Ceramic Thermal Insulation Waterproof Board for Exterior Walls

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current building exterior walls lack comprehensive solutions for thermal insulation, fire prevention, waterproofing, noise reduction, and humidity adjustment, while also causing environmental pollution due to the disposal of industrial solid wastes and not effectively addressing air dryness issues.

Innovation Solution

A multifunctional ecological exterior wall system utilizing ceramic thermal insulation waterproof boards and sound-absorbing boards made from industrial waste materials, integrated with a water discharging component and greening layer, which adjusts humidity and temperature, and incorporates a screw-thread steel bolt for secure installation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Temperature

If polystyrene board is used as thermal insulation layer, then thermal insulation performance is improved, but fire prevention requirement cannot be met

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvethermal insulation performanceVSAvoidfire prevention
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the material parameters from organic polystyrene to inorganic ceramic materials, fundamentally altering the fire resistance properties while maintaining thermal insulation performance through controlled porosity and cellular structure

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses composite ceramic materials combining multiple inorganic components (fly ash, slag, limestone) to achieve both thermal insulation and fire resistance properties that single materials cannot provide

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If rock wool is used as thermal insulation layer, then fire prevention requirement is met, but waterproof requirement cannot be met

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefire preventionVSAvoidwaterproof
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies the material structure from fibrous rock wool to dense ceramic boards with controlled porosity, achieving both fire resistance and waterproofing through the unique cellular structure and hydrophobic surface properties of sintered ceramic materials

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Device complexity

If traditional exterior wall structure is used, then structure is simple, but multiple functions (thermal insulation, fire prevention, waterproofing, noise reduction, humidity adjustment) cannot be achieved simultaneously

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructure simplicityVSAvoidmulti-functionality
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent designs the ceramic board to perform multiple functions simultaneously: thermal insulation through cellular structure, fire resistance through inorganic composition, waterproofing through hydrophobic surface, and noise reduction through sound-absorbing layers, all integrated in a single wall system

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent combines previously separate functions (insulation, protection, decoration) into an integrated ceramic wall board system that delivers all required performance in one component, reducing overall system complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

4Ease of manufacture

If industrial solid wastes are disposed of by landfill, then disposal is simple, but environmental pollution occurs and resources are not fully utilized

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisposal simplicityVSAvoidenvironmental pollution
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms harmful industrial waste (fly ash, slag) into valuable building materials by incorporating them as primary raw materials in ceramic board production, converting environmental pollutants into functional construction components that provide thermal insulation and structural properties

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

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 system provides integrated functions of thermal insulation, fire prevention, waterproofing, noise reduction, and humidity adjustment, while being environmentally friendly and cost-effective, with a stable structure and long lifespan, and promotes resource saving and industrialization.

Implementation Method 1

preparing a ceramic thermal insulation waterproof board as a ceramic thermal insulation waterproof layer

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal insulation: Thermal Insulation

Implementation Method 2

preparing a ceramic sound-absorbing board as a sound-absorbing layer

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSound absorption: Acoustic Absorption

Implementation Method 3

the pipe is evenly spaced with circular holes with a diameter of 5 mm to 10 mm on its surface, the pipe is closed at one end and is connected to tap water and/or a mist outlet of a water storage device

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectEvaporation: Evaporation

Implementation Method 4

provided with an ultrasonic atomizer inside, which is connected to a power source by a wire

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectUltrasonic vibration: Ultrasonic Vibration

Data Source

PatentUS12018479B2Multi-function ecological exterior wall and preparation method therefor
Publication Date: 2024.06.25 SHANXI TIANHE NEW MATERIAL TECH CO LTD
  • US12018479B2 patent drawing
  • US12018479B2 patent drawing
  • US12018479B2 patent drawing

AI summary

The disclosure discloses a method for preparing a multifunctional ecological exterior wall, including: preparing a ceramic board of a ceramic thermal insulation waterproof layer; preparing a ceramic sound-absorbing board of a sound-absorbing layer; and installing a ecological exterior wall: leveling a surface of the wall of a building with cement slurry, and applying a cement bonding layer thereon; laying the ceramic thermal insulation waterproof board on the cement bonding layer, and applying the cement bonding layer on the ceramic board; laying the ceramic sound-absorbing board on the cement bonding layer and reserving a gap used to place a pipe; driving the screw-thread steel bolt from the surface of the ceramic sound-absorbing board into the wall obliquely; installing and fixing the pipe in the gap, which is reserved at the upper of the ceramic sound-absorbing board; planting a green plant on the surface of the ceramic board of the sound-absorbing layer.