Micro-perforated Sound-absorbing Assembly with Multi-diameter Mesh

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing sound absorption technologies using passive elements and micro-perforated panels are limited by size, weight, and efficiency, particularly in their ability to absorb sound vibrations across a wide frequency spectrum.

Innovation Solution

An acoustic assembly comprising a wall element with micro-perforations of different diameters distributed in triangular and square or rectangular meshes, enhancing sound absorption by extending the effective frequency range through optimized perforation patterns and arrangements.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If a single series of micro-perforations with uniform diameter is used, then the manufacturing is simple, but the sound absorption band is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing simplicityVSAvoidsound absorption frequency range
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The single series of uniform micro-perforations is segmented into multiple series with different diameters (e.g., first series with diameter d1, second series with diameter d2 where d1 ≠ d2). Each series targets different frequency ranges, with smaller diameters absorbing lower frequencies and larger diameters absorbing higher frequencies, thereby expanding the overall sound absorption bandwidth while maintaining a relatively simple manufacturing process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Different regions of the support are assigned different perforation characteristics. The support contains multiple series of micro-perforations with locally varying diameters and distributions. For example, certain areas have smaller diameter perforations optimized for low-frequency absorption while other areas have larger diameter perforations optimized for high-frequency absorption, creating local quality variations that collectively broaden the frequency response.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Manufacturing precision

If micro-perforations are distributed evenly, then the manufacturing precision is easier to control, but the absorption coefficient at different frequencies is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveperforation distribution uniformityVSAvoidsound absorption efficiency across frequencies
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The perforation distribution transitions from uniform to non-uniform with local variations. Different series of micro-perforations are distributed with different spacing patterns - some areas have denser distributions of smaller perforations while other areas have sparser distributions of larger perforations. This local quality differentiation allows optimization for specific frequency ranges while maintaining manufacturability through standardized production techniques.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The evenly distributed single series is segmented into multiple series with different distribution patterns. Each series can have its own spacing and distribution characteristics optimized for specific frequencies. The first series might be distributed with spacing s1 while the second series is distributed with spacing s2, allowing each series to be manufactured with standard precision while collectively achieving broader frequency coverage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Device complexity

If a single diameter of micro-perforations is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the effective sound absorption band is narrow

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveperforation configuration simplicityVSAvoidfrequency absorption range
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The single diameter configuration is segmented into multiple diameter categories. The support comprises at least two series of micro-perforations with different diameters (d1, d2, etc.). Each diameter series targets specific frequency ranges, with the combination providing broad-spectrum absorption. The segmentation is implemented in a way that maintains relatively simple device structure - all perforations are through-holes in a flat support, just with varying diameters.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The support structure becomes a composite of different perforation types. Rather than a homogeneous structure with uniform holes, it is a composite configuration combining multiple series of perforations with different diameters, distributions, and potentially different depths. This composite approach allows the single support element to perform multiple absorption functions simultaneously, expanding the effective frequency band without significantly increasing device complexity.

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 significantly widens the effective sound absorption band, improving sound absorption across a broader frequency range compared to traditional methods, with enhanced absorption coefficients and extended frequency intervals.

Implementation Method 1

passive absorption elements made up of porous materials having the property of transforming into heat the sound vibrations which they receive due to the phenomena friction to which these materials were subjected due to these vibrations

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFriction: Friction

Implementation Method 2

sound-absorbing assembly intended to constitute, inside an enclosure, at least one wall element

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAcoustic absorption: Acoustic Absorption

Data Source

PatentEP2054562B1Sound-absorbing assembly
Publication Date: 2013.02.13 BREVETIX SARL
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AI summary

The present invention relates to a sound-absorbing assembly designed to form, within an enclosure, at least one wall element, the assembly comprising at least one support provided with microperforations whose diameter is less than 2 mm. The assembly is characterized in that: the support (3, 3a, 3b) extends approximately parallel to an adjacent wall (1), and the sound assembly comprises at least two series of micro-perforations (d1, d2) distributed over said support (3, 3a, 3b).