Decorative Acoustic Building Panels With 3D Channels and Grooves
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing building panels often lack aesthetic appeal while maintaining desired acoustical performance.
Innovation Solution
The development of acoustic building panels featuring a first major exposed surface with three-dimensional panel aesthetic features, including channels and grooves, which are formed into the surface to enhance visual appeal without compromising sound attenuation characteristics.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If building panels use traditional flat surfaces, then manufacturing is simple and cost-effective, but aesthetic characteristics are poor
Solution Approach 1:
The panel surface is segmented into multiple functional layers: a first layer with channels formed into it, a second layer with grooves extending across it, and discrete second bodies spaced apart. This segmentation creates three-dimensional aesthetic features while maintaining manufacturability through modular construction
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from flat two-dimensional surfaces to three-dimensional structures by forming channels with depth into the first layer and grooves that extend through both layers. This adds vertical dimensionality to create visual interest and aesthetic appeal
2Shape
If building panels add three-dimensional features for aesthetics, then aesthetic characteristics improve, but sound attenuation performance may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
Different regions of the panel serve different functions: the channels and grooves provide aesthetic three-dimensional features on the exposed surface, while the core layers maintain acoustic absorption properties. The discrete second bodies are spaced to allow sound transmission to the absorptive first layer
Solution Approach 2:
The panel uses a composite structure combining a first layer (providing acoustic absorption), a second layer (providing aesthetic grooves), and discrete second bodies (providing structural support and additional aesthetic elements). This composite approach allows simultaneous achievement of aesthetic and acoustic performance
3Shape
If building panels use discrete spaced bodies, then aesthetic characteristics improve through visual interest, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The panel is manufactured as segmented components (first layer with channels, second layer with grooves, and discrete second bodies) that can be produced separately and then assembled. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while simplifying overall manufacturing
Solution Approach 2:
The channels are formed into the first layer and the grooves are formed into the second layer before final assembly. This preliminary formation of aesthetic features allows for precise control of geometric parameters and simplifies the final assembly process
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 panels achieve improved aesthetic qualities while maintaining high sound attenuation, offering a visually appealing solution for commercial and residential construction.
Implementation Method 1
acoustic building panels having noise reducing and high sound attenuation characteristics
Data Source
AI summary
Described herein is a building panel having a first major exposed surface opposite a second major exposed surface, the building panel comprising a first layer comprising a first major surface opposite a second major surface, a second layer comprising a first major surface opposite a second major surface, plurality of channels formed into the first major exposed surface, a floor of each of the plurality of channels, the floor comprising at least a first portion of the first major surface of the first layer; and a plurality of grooves formed into the first major exposed surface, each of the plurality of grooves extending across the first major surface of the first layer and the first portion of the first major surface of the second layer.