Modular Support System for Noise Barrier Construction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing noise protection barriers are costly to manufacture and construct, requiring extensive preparatory work and materials, with gabion structures being less effective in sound reduction and requiring significant space.

Innovation Solution

A support system comprising first and second support elements with recesses for formfittingly suspending horizontal mesh rods, connected by cross ties and mesh mats, forming a modular, prefabricated basket that can be filled with material, reducing material usage and construction time.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Object-affected harmful factors

If traditional noise protection barriers (concrete walls, metal structures) are used, then sound reduction effectiveness is improved, but construction cost and material expenditure increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesound reduction effectivenessVSAvoidmaterial expenditure

Core Design Contradiction:

Object-affected harmful factorsVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The support system is divided into modular components (support elements, cross ties, mesh mats) that can be assembled in segments. This allows the barrier to be constructed from standardized units, reducing overall material requirements while maintaining sound reduction effectiveness through optimized structural distribution.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs mesh mats as thin, flexible structural elements that provide sufficient support when filled with material. These thin film structures replace traditional thick concrete or metal walls, significantly reducing material expenditure while maintaining structural integrity and acoustic performance.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

2Quantity of substance

If gabion structures are used for noise protection, then material usage is reduced, but sound reduction effectiveness decreases and space requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvematerial usageVSAvoidsound reduction effectiveness

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The support elements, cross ties, and mesh mats are pre-assembled into modular units before deployment. This preliminary structuring creates an optimized framework that maximizes sound reduction efficiency per unit of material, addressing the deficiency of traditional gabion structures while maintaining low material usage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system combines different materials (support elements, mesh mats, and fill material) into a composite structure that leverages the advantages of each component. This composite approach achieves superior sound reduction compared to traditional gabions while maintaining material efficiency.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

3Stability of the object's composition

If extensive preparatory work is performed for traditional barrier construction, then structural stability is improved, but construction time and productivity decrease

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoidconstruction time

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The modular segmented design allows each unit to be pre-prepared and quality-checked independently, then rapidly assembled on-site. This segmentation maintains structural stability through standardized connections while dramatically reducing overall construction time compared to traditional monolithic barrier construction.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Support elements and mesh mats are pre-assembled into complete modular units with all necessary connections and reinforcements in place before delivery to the site. This preliminary preparation eliminates time-consuming on-site assembly steps while ensuring structural stability through factory-controlled quality standards.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

4Duration of action of stationary object

If traditional construction methods are used, then barrier durability is improved, but construction cost and complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebarrier durabilityVSAvoidconstruction complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Duration of action of stationary objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The modular segmented structure allows each component to be optimized for its specific function and durability requirements. Standardized segments simplify manufacturing and quality control while maintaining overall barrier durability, reducing construction complexity compared to custom-built traditional structures.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses standardized dimensions and connection parameters for all modular components, simplifying the construction process. Durability is maintained through careful selection of material properties and connection strengths, achieving long-lasting barriers with reduced construction complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS11608602B2Support system for constructing a privacy and noise protection barrier

Publication Date: 2023.03.21 GEOSYST GBK

AI summary

A support system for a basket filled with a filler material for creating a privacy or noise protection barrier includes first support elements arranged in side-by-side spaced-apart relationship, second support elements arranged in opposition to the first support elements, and horizontal cross ties interconnecting the first and second support elements on their insides at a distance from one another. Mesh mats are further provided to interconnect the first and second support elements in a longitudinal direction of the support system on their outsides.