Noise Insulation Element With Perpendicular Channels

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing noise protection elements and walls fail to effectively absorb noise due to unsatisfactory absorption capabilities.

Innovation Solution

The noise protection element features channels on the surface facing the noise source that lead into the interior, where sound waves are absorbed by a sound-absorbing material, minimizing reflections and optimizing noise absorption by varying channel shape, size, and length to adapt to different noise frequencies.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Object-affected harmful factors

If traditional noise protection elements with solid walls are used, then structural strength is maintained, but noise absorption capability is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenoise absorption capabilityVSAvoidstructural strength
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies porous materials by incorporating channels with through-holes in the noise protection element walls. These channels create a porous structure that allows sound waves to penetrate through the element, significantly improving noise absorption capability while maintaining structural integrity through the controlled distribution of channels within the wall framework

Inventive Principle:
Principle #31Porous materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the solid wall structure by introducing multiple channels with through-holes distributed throughout the noise protection element. This segmentation divides the continuous wall into multiple pathways for sound transmission, enhancing noise absorption while preserving the overall structural strength through the distributed channel arrangement

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Object-affected harmful factors

If channels with through-holes are introduced to improve noise absorption, then noise destruction capability increases, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenoise destruction capabilityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The complexity is managed by segmenting the noise protection element into standardized modules, each containing a specific pattern of channels with through-holes. This modular segmentation allows for systematic production and assembly, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining effective noise destruction capability through the distributed channel network

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The channels with through-holes serve multiple functions simultaneously: they act as sound transmission pathways for noise absorption, provide structural reinforcement when properly distributed, and can be configured in standardized patterns for easy manufacturing. This multi-functionality reduces device complexity by eliminating the need for separate components for each function

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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 design significantly enhances noise absorption and destruction, making it suitable for various applications, including traffic routes, buildings, machines, and furniture, while avoiding sound reflections and allowing for customizable noise absorption properties.

Implementation Method 1

Sound waves are received in the channels and passed through the channels to the insulating material (layer of sound-absorbing material) located inside the noise protection elements according to the invention, where they are destroyed.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAcoustic absorption: Acoustic Absorption

Data Source

PatentEP1845200A1Noise insulation element
Publication Date: 2007.10.17 OFFNER OKO PROD
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  • EP1845200A1 patent drawing
  • EP1845200A1 patent drawing

AI summary

The element is included in a wall having openings and arranged inside to provide a sound absorbing position. The openings have channels (27) which are arranged near sound-absorbing location. In the channels, tubes (29) are formed. The tubes (29) are oriented perpendicular to the noise source of the wall of the noise element.