Entangled Net With Crumb For Sound Deadening
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current sound deadening products in flooring systems, including those using entangled nets, do not meet the higher sound isolation standards required for multi-family dwellings, as they fail to adequately absorb acoustical energy and prevent sound transmission between living spaces.
Innovation Solution
An entangled net product with crumb dispersed throughout, where the crumb can be rubber, foam, natural, or synthetic elastic materials, and is adhered to the net, optionally with barrier layers to enhance sound absorption and prevent crumb loss, is used as a sound deadening material in flooring systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional entangled net products are used for sound deadening, then installation is simplified, but sound isolation performance is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines entangled net with crumb rubber particles to create a composite material that maintains the installation advantages of the net while significantly improving sound isolation performance. The crumb rubber particles are distributed within the net structure, creating a multi-component system that addresses both ease of installation and acoustic performance requirements
2Reliability
If gypsum material is used for sound deadening, then sound isolation is improved, but the weight of the flooring system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the material parameters by using crumb rubber particles with specific size ranges (0.5mm to 5mm diameter) and controlling their distribution density within the entangled net. This allows optimization of acoustic performance while maintaining a lightweight structure compared to traditional gypsum solutions
3Reliability
If more crumb material is added to enhance sound absorption, then sound deadening improves, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The crumb rubber particles are pre-mixed with the entangled net material during the manufacturing process, creating a homogeneous composite before installation. This preliminary mixing action simplifies the overall manufacturing process by eliminating the need for separate application steps, while still achieving the desired sound absorption enhancement through controlled crumb distribution
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 entangled net with crumb effectively absorbs acoustical energy, providing improved sound deadening properties that exceed previous solutions, reducing sound transmission between living spaces and facilitating easy installation without additional fastening methods.
Implementation Method 1
The entangled net with crumb effectively absorbs acoustical energy, providing improved sound deadening properties
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AI summary
An entangled net having a crumb dispersed therein may be used as a sound deadening material in a flooring system. The crumb may be adhered to said entangled net. The entangled net may include a first barrier layer affixed to an upper surface of said entangled net and/or a second barrier layer affixed to a lower surface of said entangled net. The crumb may be selected from the group consisting of: rubber; foam; natural elastic materials; synthetic elastic materials; fibers; and combinations thereof. The method of use and manufacture are also disclosed.