Soundproof enclosure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing soundproof enclosures are complex to assemble, disassemble, and relocate, compromising sound isolation and environmental sustainability, especially in outdoor and indoor public spaces, and lack effective fresh air circulation without air ducts.
Innovation Solution
A modular soundproof enclosure system featuring interconnectable acoustical wall panels with a multilayer decoupling ceiling unit that includes vertically spaced ceiling layers and a decoupling element for improved sound insulation, along with a floor base unit that allows easy relocation and assembly, incorporating air flow passages for ventilation without mechanical ducts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If mechanical ventilation systems with air ducts or hoses are used in soundproof enclosures, then air circulation is improved, but construction complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the air ducts and hoses from the ventilation system, extracting the harmful complexity while retaining the air circulation function. The ceiling panel integrates the air outlet directly, eliminating the need for separate ductwork components.
Solution Approach 2:
The air outlet is merged directly into the ceiling panel structure itself, combining the ventilation function with the structural element. This integration eliminates the need for separate air ducts and hoses, simplifying the overall construction.
2Use of energy by moving object
If natural ventilation with air gaps is provided in soundproof enclosures, then air circulation is improved, but sound isolation quality deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a flexible acoustic sealant or gasket material around the air outlet in the ceiling panel to maintain sound isolation. This flexible sealing element allows air to pass through while blocking sound transmission, resolving the contradiction between ventilation and sound isolation.
3Reliability
If complex construction methods are used to achieve effective soundproofing, then sound isolation is improved, but ease of assembly and relocation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The soundproof enclosure is divided into modular components including wall panels, ceiling panels, and floor bases that can be independently assembled and disassembled. This segmentation maintains effective sound isolation at each interface while enabling easy assembly and relocation of the entire structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The ceiling panel serves multiple functions: it provides the structural ceiling, integrates the air outlet for ventilation, and incorporates sound isolation features. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed, simplifying assembly and relocation while maintaining soundproofing effectiveness.
4Ease of manufacture
If conventional ceiling panels are used without decoupling elements, then construction simplicity is maintained, but sound absorption and insulation characteristics deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The decoupling element acts as an intermediary between the ceiling panel and the wall panels, preventing direct sound transmission paths while maintaining the simplicity of the modular assembly system. This intermediate component significantly improves sound isolation without complicating the overall construction approach.
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 system enhances soundproofing and insulation while facilitating easy assembly, disassembly, and relocation, conserving resources and improving air quality with filtered and silenced fresh air circulation.
Implementation Method 1
a decoupling element interposed between contacting surfaces of the intermediate core layer and the top flanges for isolating and decoupling the ceiling unit from the acoustical wall panels to provide the soundproof enclosure with a desired sound impedance, and to enhance the sound absorption and insulation characteristics
Implementation Method 2
The plurality of ceiling layers includes at least one upper covering layer raised and suspended over the intermediate core layer by bracket means for defining at least one air flow passages therebetween, and at least one lower suspended layer disposed suspended beneath the intermediate core layer by bracket means for defining at least one air flow passage therebetween
Implementation Method 3
A modular soundproof enclosure system featuring interconnectable acoustical wall panels with a multilayer decoupling ceiling unit that includes vertically spaced ceiling layers and a decoupling element for improved sound insulation
Data Source
AI summary
A method for building a soundproof enclosure (10) in the form of an independent structure with acoustic properties for isolating noise and vibration is disclosed. The soundproof enclosure (10) comprised a plurality of acoustical wall panels (12) interconnectable each to another at opposing sides for enclosing an interior space (41) of various sizes. The soundproof enclosure (10) further comprised one or more modular multilayer ceiling unit(s) (13) assembled onto the top edges of the acoustical wall panels (12) to form the enclosure. The ceiling unit (13) comprised a plurality of ceiling layers (17), each ceiling layer (17) being vertically spaced apart with one another by brackets to topographically form the multiple guided spaces necessary for air flow circulation within the enclosure (10). These guided spaces can also house multiple implements such as circulation fan, air filter and sound silencer. Sound insulating material layer(s) are interposed between the contacting surfaces of the ceiling unit (13) and the acoustical wall panels (12) and/or all around the surfaces to isolate and decouple the ceiling unit (13) from the acoustical wall panels (12) from vibrations. A sound barrier cover (16a or 79) is interposed at the openings (25) of the air passages (24) to further reduce the sound level emitted into and exiting from the enclosure. In addition, a construction method by elevating the heavy acoustical wall panels (12) and the ceiling units (13) until they fall into precise assembly location for ease of assembly of the components of the enclosure (10) and a floor base unit 11 that enabled the enclosure (10) to about easily in whole is also disclosed. Furthermore, a method to ease assembly of the enclosure (10) by use of removable heavy-duty handles (87) is disclosed.