Modular Panel With Permeable Structural Layers For Air Channels
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current modular panels for walls, ceilings, and floors lack structural integrity to withstand loads, and they fail to provide effective air circulation, sound absorption, and integrated air conditioning while maintaining permeability for air exchange.
Innovation Solution
A modular panel design featuring inner and outer sheets with permeable structural layers creating independent air channels for circulation, combined with sound-absorbing and thermoelectric heat pump systems, and connectors for interconnection, allowing for structural support and efficient air exchange.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If sound-absorbing material is used to plug holes in the panel, then sound absorption is improved, but air circulation is blocked
Solution Approach 1:
The panel is divided into multiple functional layers: a perforated sheet for air intake, a sound-absorbing layer with cellular structure for sound absorption, and a second perforated sheet for air output. This segmentation allows each layer to perform its specific function without interfering with others, enabling both sound absorption and air circulation simultaneously
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the panel have different properties: the first perforated sheet has holes for air intake, the sound-absorbing layer has cellular structures for sound absorption, and the second perforated sheet has holes for air output. Each local region is optimized for its specific function, allowing the panel to achieve multiple objectives at once
2Temperature
If Peltier cells are embedded in sound-absorbing material, then heating/cooling function is improved, but air passage is completely blocked
Solution Approach 1:
The panel structure is segmented into distinct functional zones: perforated sheets for air circulation, sound-absorbing cellular layers for sound absorption, and integrated Peltier cells for thermal regulation. This segmentation ensures that air can flow through the perforated sheets while Peltier cells embedded in the sound-absorbing layer provide heating/cooling without blocking the air passage
Solution Approach 2:
The panel integrates multiple functions into a single structure: air circulation through perforated sheets, sound absorption through cellular layers, and heating/cooling through Peltier cells. The sound-absorbing layer serves dual purposes: absorbing sound and housing Peltier cells for thermal regulation, demonstrating multi-functionality
3Object-affected harmful factors
If micro-perforated panel is used for air purification, then air purification is improved, but structural strength is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The panel uses a composite structure combining perforated sheets with sound-absorbing cellular materials. The perforated sheets provide structural strength while the cellular sound-absorbing material provides air purification through its porous structure. This composite approach allows the panel to maintain both structural integrity and air purification capabilities
4Ease of manufacture
If modular panel design is used, then ease of installation is improved, but structural integrity to withstand loads is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The panel is designed as a modular unit with standardized dimensions and connection interfaces. The segmentation into functional layers (perforated sheets, sound-absorbing layers, Peltier cell integrations) allows for easy manufacturing and installation while maintaining structural integrity through the rigid cellular structure and robust connection mechanisms
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 modular panel effectively absorbs sound, circulates air for temperature regulation, and supports structural loads while maintaining permeability, enhancing the functionality of enclosures in buildings and vehicles.
Implementation Method 1
outer sheet and said first septum are coupled each other through a first permeable structural layer, so to realize a first air channel between the outer sheet and the first septum, and said inner sheet and said first septum are coupled each other through a second permeable structural layer so to realize a second air channel between the inner sheet and the first septum
Implementation Method 2
sound-absorbing panel equipped with a honeycomb structure topped by a perforated panel, to allow sound entering through the holes in the panel
Implementation Method 3
panels which, in addition to being sound-absorbing, comprise a refrigeration or heating system provided by means of Peltier cells
Data Source
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AI summary
A modular panel (1) for realizing an enclosure (10) of a space (20) comprising: an inner sheet (2) facing the space (20) comprising a plurality of holes (3); an outer sheet (4) arranged on the opposite face of the panel (1) with respect to the inner sheet (2); a first septum (5) arranged between the inner and outer sheets (2,4); said outer sheet (4) and said first septum (5) being coupled each other through a first permeable structural layer (7) so to realize a first air channel (11) between the outer sheet (4) and the first septum (5); and said inner sheet (2) and said first septum (5) being coupled each other through a second permeable structural layer (6) so to realize a second air channel (9) between the inner sheet (2) and the first septum (5) fluidly connected to the ambient (20) through the holes (3) of the inner sheet (2); the first air channel (11) being isolated by the second air channel (9); a first transversal channel (13) fluidly connecting the first air channel (11) and the space (20) through the holes (3) of the inner sheet (2). Vehicle (35) comprising a plurality of permeable modular panels (1) to form at least a part of an enclosure (10) of said space (20).