Composite Wall Beam with Detachable Panels for Acoustic Absorption
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current composite wall designs are limited to eight feet in height, are aesthetically unpleasing due to use of plastic-based materials like PVC and PP, and have poor sound-absorbing properties compared to traditional wood and brick walls.
Innovation Solution
A lightweight composite wall system featuring a sound-absorbing wall assembly with a hollow beam made of fiberglass or similar materials, detachable panels with grill openings, and insulation to achieve improved sound absorption and aesthetic appeal, allowing for heights greater than eight feet.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If plastic-based materials (PVC, PP) are used for composite wall panels, then the walls can be manufactured with lightweight properties and modular design, but the aesthetic appeal and sound-absorbing properties deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies composite materials by combining fiberglass-reinforced plastic for the beam structure with wood or wood-composite materials for the panel faces. This creates a hybrid construction that maintains the lightweight and modular advantages of plastic-based materials while achieving the aesthetic appeal and sound-absorbing properties of traditional wood and brick walls.
2Ease of manufacture
If plastic-based materials are used for composite wall panels, then modular and pre-fabricated construction is enabled, but sound-absorbing properties worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by using different materials for different functional requirements: fiberglass-reinforced plastic for the structural beam portions that require strength and modularity, and wood or wood-composite materials for the panel faces where sound absorption and aesthetics are priorities. This localized material selection allows each component to optimize its specific function.
3Ease of manufacture
If traditional composite wall designs are used, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but wall height is limited to eight feet
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the wall into modular components (beams and detachable panels) that can be assembled in various configurations. The beam structure is designed with corrugated ribs and flanges that allow for standardized connection points, enabling walls to be extended beyond eight feet by stacking multiple modular sections while maintaining manufacturing simplicity through repeated use of standard components.
4Strength
If fiberglass-reinforced plastic is used for the beam structure, then structural strength and lightweight properties are improved, but aesthetic appeal deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses fiberglass-reinforced plastic for the beam portions where structural strength is critical, while covering the panel faces with wood or wood-composite materials that provide aesthetic appeal. This composite approach allows each material to be used where its properties are most beneficial, resolving the contradiction between strength and aesthetics.
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 enhanced sound absorption with a Noise Rating Coefficient greater than 0.85 and Sound Transmission Class above 30, while offering aesthetic flexibility and extended height capabilities.
Implementation Method 1
insulation material which is enclosed between the wall beam and the face panel to absorb sound
Implementation Method 2
securing the upper clip over the upper connecting flange to create a frictional fit
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention provides a light weight, composite wall system. According to a preferred embodiment, the present invention includes a sound absorbing wall assembly system which includes a wall beam with detachably mounted wall panels. According to further aspects of the present invention, the wall beam preferably includes an upper surface, a lower surface and a back beam surface which is connected between the upper and lower surfaces. According to further aspects of the present invention, the upper surface of the wall beam includes a corrugated rib and an upper connecting flange, and the lower surface includes a lower corrugated rib and a lower connecting flange.


