Ceiling Panel Structure With Diagonal Reinforcement Against Sagging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ceiling panel apparatuses are costly, harmful to health due to asbestos, have low strength leading to surface damage, poor fire resistance, and environmental concerns, necessitating eco-friendly alternatives.
Innovation Solution
A ceiling panel apparatus using a cork-based base with diagonal bamboo reinforcing members made of eco-friendly materials to enhance strength, thermal insulation, and fire resistance, preventing sagging and warping.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If glass wool and non-combustible sheet are used to form ceiling panels, then fire resistance is improved, but strength is reduced and surface is easily damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a composite structure combining glass wool (for fire resistance) with a reinforced sheet layer containing wooden or plastic reinforcement members (for strength). This composite approach allows both materials to contribute their advantageous properties to the final product, resolving the contradiction between fire resistance and surface strength.
2Strength
If asbestos is used in ceiling panels, then strength is improved, but harmful substances are released causing health issues
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces asbestos with safer, environmentally friendly materials such as glass wool combined with reinforcement members. This substitution eliminates the harmful asbestos fibers while maintaining or improving the structural strength through the reinforcement network embedded in the glass wool matrix.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses a composite material system where glass wool provides base structure and fire resistance, while embedded wooden or plastic reinforcement members provide additional strength. This composite approach achieves the desired strength without relying on harmful asbestos materials.
3Reliability
If non-combustible paint is coated on the surface, then fire resistance is improved, but appearance and health are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of relying solely on non-combustible paint coatings, the patent incorporates fire-resistant properties directly into the panel structure itself through the glass wool and reinforcement member composite. This intrinsic fire resistance eliminates the need for harmful paint coatings while maintaining both fire safety and aesthetic quality.
4Strength
If reinforcing members are added to prevent sagging, then strength is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the reinforcement function with the panel structure itself by embedding reinforcement members directly into the glass wool matrix during manufacturing. This integration creates a unified composite structure where the reinforcement is an inherent part of the panel, reducing installation complexity while maintaining structural strength.
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AI summary
Provided is an eco-friendly ceiling panel apparatus mountable on the ceiling of a building, and a method of manufacturing the same, the ceiling panel apparatus including a base substantially having a rectangular plate shape and made of a first material, and one or more reinforcing members substantially having a rod shape, made of a second material, and provided in the base to prevent sagging of the base, wherein the reinforcing members are disposed in a diagonal direction of the base.