Ceiling Panel Mesh Grid Concealment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing suspended ceiling systems with mesh panels fail to effectively hide or minimize the appearance of the ceiling grid, as mesh panels are not typically installed below the grid, compromising aesthetic appeal and accessibility to the plenum space.
Innovation Solution
Development of a building panel comprising a metal mesh member with a frame member and a securing mechanism, such as a torsion spring bracket, allowing the mesh to be securely attached below the ceiling grid, providing a desired aesthetic quality and accessibility while hiding the grid's appearance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If mesh panels are installed in traditional suspended ceiling systems, then the ceiling grid remains visible, but aesthetic appeal is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the traditional installation configuration by positioning the mesh panel above the ceiling grid rather than below it. This inversion allows the mesh panel to serve as the visible ceiling surface while the grid remains hidden underneath, resolving the contradiction between aesthetic appearance and installation feasibility
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a new spatial dimension by creating a recessed cavity space between the mesh panel and the ceiling grid. This additional dimensional layer allows both components to coexist in a hierarchical arrangement where the mesh panel can be removed for access while maintaining visual concealment of the grid structure
2Shape
If mesh panels are installed below the ceiling grid, then aesthetic appeal is improved, but accessibility to plenum space is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the ceiling system into distinct functional layers: the mesh panel serves as the aesthetic ceiling surface, while the ceiling grid and plenum space remain accessible through the recessed cavity. This segmentation allows independent access to the plenum without compromising the visual appearance when the mesh panel is in place
Solution Approach 2:
By inverting the traditional installation so the mesh panel is positioned above the grid, the patent creates a removable panel system where the mesh can be taken away to access the plenum space below, while normally concealing the grid structure from view
3Strength
If traditional ceiling grids are used, then structural support is provided, but visual appearance is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the visual prominence from the ceiling grid by positioning it in a recessed cavity beneath the mesh panel. The grid maintains its structural support function while being visually concealed, separating the structural and aesthetic functions into different spatial layers
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution effectively conceals the ceiling grid, enhances aesthetic appeal, and facilitates easy access to the plenum space, improving both the visual appearance and functional accessibility of the ceiling system.
Implementation Method 1
a torsion spring bracket comprising a torsion spring having a v shape
Data Source
AI summary
Described herein are building panels, ceiling systems, and methods for using the panels and systems. Such building panels comprise a mesh member, a frame member, and a securing member.