Systems and methods for constructing noise reducing surfaces

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing sound dampening solutions require post-construction installation, leading to increased costs and inconsistency in sound absorption across building surfaces.

Innovation Solution

Integrally forming a sound absorption system with structural elements during the construction process by pouring construction materials over an acoustic medium, allowing the material to cure and bond with the medium.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If sound dampening materials are installed after construction, then sound absorption can be achieved, but installation costs increase and consistency across surfaces deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesound absorption consistencyVSAvoidinstallation cost

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the structural element and sound dampening material into a single integrated component. The acoustic medium is embedded within the construction material itself, eliminating the need for separate post-construction installation and ensuring uniform sound absorption across all surfaces.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The sound dampening material is incorporated into the construction process itself, before the structure is completed. The acoustic medium is placed within the construction material during pouring or application, allowing sound absorption to be built-in from the start rather than added later.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Reliability

If sound dampening materials are installed after construction, then sound absorption can be achieved, but construction scheduling complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesound absorption uniformityVSAvoidconstruction scheduling

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the sound dampening function with the structural construction process. By embedding the acoustic medium within the construction material, the patent eliminates separate installation steps and integrates sound absorption into the primary construction workflow, reducing scheduling complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The acoustic medium is positioned and integrated during the initial construction phase rather than requiring follow-up installation. This preliminary integration ensures sound absorption uniformity while streamlining the construction schedule by eliminating subsequent installation steps.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Strength

If construction material is poured over acoustic medium, then integral bonding is achieved, but material migration into the medium occurs

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebond strengthVSAvoidconstruction material migration

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSLoss of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent utilizes the porous or absorptive nature of the acoustic medium to allow controlled migration of construction material into its structure. This migration creates mechanical interlocking and chemical bonding, achieving strong integral attachment between the construction material and acoustic medium while the medium's porosity accommodates the material infiltration.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #31Porous materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a composite structure where the construction material and acoustic medium become intimately bonded through material migration. The resulting composite combines the structural properties of the construction material with the sound-absorbing properties of the acoustic medium, achieving both strength and functional performance.

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

This approach reduces installation costs, ensures uniform sound dampening, and streamlines construction scheduling by embedding sound absorption directly into building structures.

Implementation Method 1

sound absorption system integrally formed with a structural surface... absorbing sound energy

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectSound absorption: Acoustic Absorption

Implementation Method 2

curing the construction material such that the acoustic medium is integrally bonded to the construction material

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectCuring:

Data Source

PatentUS12272344B2Systems and methods for constructing noise reducing surfaces

Publication Date: 2025.04.08 NUT SHELL LLC

AI summary

Systems and methods are disclosed for a multi-layered sound absorption structure. The multi-layered sound absorption structure may include a form material, an acoustic material disposed on a surface of the form material, and a construction material disposed on the acoustic material. The acoustic material may couple to the construction material during curing of the construction material. After the construction material is cured, the form material may be removed exposing a least a portion of the acoustic material.