Dustproof Acoustic Wall with Micro-Perforated Outer Fabric

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional false walls with stretched flexible layers have poor acoustic properties, leading to significant sound wave reflection and reverberation, and existing solutions like micro-perforated sheets are not airtight, dustproof, or moisture-proof, while solid fabrics compromise acoustic performance for frequencies above 300 Hz.

Innovation Solution

A sound-absorbing assembly comprising two parallel canvases, where a solid internal canvas without perforations is paired with a micro-perforated external canvas at a distance of 30-200 mm, with the micro-perforated canvas visible from the room, forming a sealed and acoustically absorbent system with a sound wave absorption coefficient greater than 0.35 for frequencies above 300 Hz, and incorporating luminous means between the canvases for a backlit effect.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If micro-perforated sheets are used to increase sound absorption, then acoustic performance is improved, but the assembly loses airtightness, dustproofing, and moisture-proofing

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveacoustic performanceVSAvoiddust and moisture penetration
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The assembly is divided into two distinct fabric layers: a micro-perforated outer fabric for acoustic absorption and a solid inner fabric for sealing. This segmentation allows each layer to perform its specific function optimally without compromising the other.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The solid inner fabric acts as an intermediary barrier between the micro-perforated outer fabric and the interior space, preventing dust and moisture penetration while allowing the acoustic function of the outer fabric to remain effective.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Object-affected harmful factors

If solid fabric is used to ensure airtightness and dustproofing, then sealing performance is improved, but acoustic performance for frequencies above 300 Hz deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedust and moisture preventionVSAvoidacoustic performance above 300 Hz
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The assembly is divided into two distinct fabric layers: a micro-perforated outer fabric for acoustic absorption and a solid inner fabric for sealing. This segmentation allows each layer to perform its specific function optimally without compromising the other.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Device complexity

If taut flexible layers are used for false walls, then structural simplicity is maintained, but acoustic properties deteriorate due to sound wave reflection

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural simplicityVSAvoidacoustic properties
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The micro-perforated outer fabric introduces porosity to the assembly, enabling sound wave absorption rather than reflection. The micro-perforations allow sound energy to enter the fabric structure and be dissipated, fundamentally changing the acoustic behavior from reflective to absorptive.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #31Porous materials

Solution Approach 2:

The assembly combines two different fabric types with complementary properties: a micro-perforated fabric for acoustic absorption and a solid fabric for sealing. This composite structure achieves both acoustic performance and sealing functionality that neither fabric could provide alone.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

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 solution provides improved acoustic performance for a wide range of frequencies, including those above 300 Hz, while maintaining a sealed and aesthetically pleasing backlit wall, addressing the limitations of previous technologies.

Implementation Method 1

the external fabric (11) is placed at a distance from the internal fabric (12) of between 30 and 200 millimeters, and characterized in that said outer fabric (11) comprises micro-perforations (2) with a density greater than 1000 micro-perforations/m2 having a diameter less than 0.1 millimeters and arranged to form an acoustic fabric so as to form a sound absorbing assembly

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSound absorption: Acoustic Absorption

Implementation Method 2

wherein said wall (1) comprising at least said sound-absorbing assembly (10) further comprises luminous means (50, 51, 52) placed between the wall and the inner fabric (11) of the sound-absorbing assembly (10) so as to form a backlit wall

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight emission: Light Emitting Diode

Data Source

PatentEP2938793B1Wall comprising a dustproof acoustically absorbing assembly
Publication Date: 2020.05.27 SCHERRER JEAN MARC
  • EP2938793B1 patent drawingFigure 1~2
  • EP2938793B1 patent drawingFigure 3

AI summary

The invention relates to an acoustic absorbent assembly (10) used to form a wall element inside a building, that can be fixed to at least one wall in order to form false walls, comprising two parallel fabrics (11, 12) that are assembled on the periphery on an attachment means, said fabrics (11, 12) respectively defining an inner fabric (12) and an outer fabric (11) when the assembly is fixed to the wall, one of the fabrics (12, 11) being free of perforations, the acoustic absorbent assembly (109 being characterised in that the outer fabric (11) is arranged at a determined distance from the inner fabric (12) and comprises micro-perforations (2) arranged so as to form an acoustic fabric.