Collapsible Acoustic Bracket and Panel System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing acoustic modification devices for enclosures are bulky, heavy, expensive, and difficult to install, remove, transport, and store, while also reducing usable space and being costly.
Innovation Solution
A modular system comprising a bracket and acoustic panel that can be easily assembled, disassembled, and mounted on walls or ceilings, allowing for flexible orientation and configuration to modify acoustic properties without occupying excessive space, using a combination of sound absorption and reflection elements, including a low-frequency trap.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If large volume panels are used for acoustic modification, then acoustic effectiveness is improved, but device bulk and weight increase
Solution Approach 1:
The acoustic modification device is divided into separate functional components: a bracket structure and an acoustic panel. The bracket can be collapsed into a flat configuration for storage and transport, while the panel can be detached and stored separately. This segmentation allows each component to be compact when not in use, resolving the contradiction between acoustic effectiveness and device bulk.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket is designed with dynamic characteristics, allowing it to be collapsed into a flat configuration for storage and then deployed into its operational three-dimensional configuration when installed. This dynamic transformation enables the device to occupy minimal space during storage and transport while providing adequate acoustic modification volume when deployed.
2Reliability
If large volume panels are used for acoustic modification, then acoustic effectiveness is improved, but installation and removal difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the acoustic panel from the bracket structure, the system allows for independent handling and installation of each component. The panel can be easily attached to or removed from the bracket without requiring disassembly of the entire acoustic modification assembly, significantly easing installation and removal operations while maintaining acoustic effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The dynamic collapse capability of the bracket allows installers to work with a compact, flat configuration during installation, reducing the size and weight they must handle. After installation, the bracket can be deployed to its full three-dimensional configuration to provide the necessary acoustic modification volume.
3Reliability
If large volume panels are used for acoustic modification, then acoustic effectiveness is improved, but transport and storage difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The separation of the acoustic panel from the bracket allows both components to be packaged and transported independently in compact forms. The bracket can be collapsed into a flat configuration that is easy to store and transport, while the panel can be rolled or folded into a compact bundle, significantly improving transport and storage ease compared to a monolithic structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket's dynamic collapse feature transforms it from a bulky three-dimensional structure into a flat, space-efficient configuration for transport and storage. This dynamic transformation enables the device to occupy minimal space during handling and storage while providing adequate acoustic volume when deployed at the installation location.
4Reliability
If large volume panels are used for acoustic modification, then acoustic effectiveness is improved, but cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
By dividing the acoustic modification system into separate bracket and panel components, the invention enables independent manufacturing and assembly of simpler, potentially less expensive parts. The bracket can be manufactured as a simple metallic structure that can be collapsed, while the panel can be produced as a separate acoustic treatment element, reducing overall construction complexity and cost compared to a monolithic design.
Solution Approach 2:
The dynamic collapse capability of the bracket allows for simplified construction and assembly procedures. The bracket can be manufactured as a flat pattern that is easily formed and assembled, reducing manufacturing complexity. The dynamic nature of the structure allows for simpler connection methods and reduces the need for complex support structures, thereby reducing overall construction cost.
5Reliability
If floor standing structures are used for acoustic modification, then acoustic effectiveness is improved, but usable floor space is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The invention transitions from floor-standing three-dimensional structures to wall-mounted or ceiling-mounted configurations. By mounting the acoustic modification device on vertical surfaces rather than occupying floor space, the system maintains acoustic effectiveness while preserving usable floor area. The bracket can be collapsed to a flat configuration for easy wall or ceiling installation.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system effectively improves acoustic quality by reducing reverberation, echoes, and uneven sound distribution while being easy to deploy, transport, and store, maintaining usable space and offering cost-effective acoustic modification.
Implementation Method 1
an acoustical panel (148)
Implementation Method 2
sound reflective elements
Implementation Method 3
an acoustical device which comprises sound absorption elements and alternatively or concurrently sound reflective elements, Still yet another object of the invention is to provide an acoustical device comprising a low frequency trap
Data Source
AI summary
The instant art comprises a bracket that can be easily broken down into a substantially flat sheet, and a panel, both of relatively small volume, thereby enabling easy storage and/or transport. The combination is easily installed or removed and the panel is easily attached to the bracket and/or removed from the bracket. Said combination may modify the acoustical properties of an area.