Polymer Core Cladding with Adhesive Fastening

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing floor, wall, and ceiling coverings require numerous time-consuming and costly installation steps, and are often limited to specific applications, lacking versatility and efficient insulation and acoustic performance.

Innovation Solution

A floor, wall, and ceiling cladding system comprising a lightweight panel with a polymer sandwiched between two aluminum layers, coated with a polyurethane, polyurea, or epoxy resin top coating and an adhesive attachment, which simplifies installation by eliminating on-site coating processes and provides enhanced insulation, impact resistance, and noise reduction.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If conventional floor, wall, and ceiling coverings are used, then specific applications are covered, but installation requires numerous time-consuming and costly steps

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinstallation simplicityVSAvoidinstallation time
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple functional layers (carrier layer, topcoat, adhesive fastening) into a single integrated cladding element. The adhesive fastening is directly applied to the carrier layer, and the topcoat is applied to the opposite side, creating a pre-assembled unit that eliminates the need for separate installation steps for coating and adhesive application, thereby reducing installation time and complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The cladding elements are pre-assembled with adhesive fastening already applied to the carrier layer before installation. This preliminary preparation allows the elements to be installed directly without requiring on-site coating processes or additional adhesive application steps, significantly reducing installation time and complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Adaptability or versatility

If conventional floor, wall, and ceiling coverings are used, then basic coverage is provided, but they are limited to specific applications lacking versatility

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveapplication versatilityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The cladding system is designed with a modular structure where the carrier layer can be combined with different topcoat materials (polyurethane, polyurea, epoxy resin) and adhesive types to suit various applications. The same basic structure serves multiple functions: structural support, adhesion, and protective/coating functions, making the system versatile across different installation scenarios without requiring complex specialized components

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

3Reliability

If conventional floor, wall, and ceiling coverings are used, then coverage is provided, but insulation and acoustic performance are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinsulation and acoustic performanceVSAvoidconstruction complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The carrier layer itself is constructed as a composite material (such as fiber-reinforced plastic, metal composite, or wood composite) that provides inherent insulation and acoustic properties. Additionally, the multi-layer structure with topcoat and adhesive fastening creates a composite assembly that enhances thermal and acoustic insulation without requiring separate insulation layers, thereby improving performance without significantly increasing construction complexity

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

The system significantly reduces installation complexity, offers high mechanical strength and thermal insulation, and enhances noise insulation, while being adaptable to various applications with a low weight, ensuring durability and ease of installation.

Implementation Method 1

a core layer (24) of a polymer foam

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal insulation: Thermal Insulation

Implementation Method 2

a carrier layer (2) with a first surface (20) and a second surface (22), wherein the carrier layer comprises a lightweight panel

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectStructural support:

Implementation Method 3

a first topcoat (3) arranged on the first surface (20), the first topcoat comprising a polyurethane, polyurea, and/or epoxy resin

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectProtective coating: Coatings

Implementation Method 4

an adhesive fastening (4) arranged on the second surface (22)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAdhesion: Adhesive

Implementation Method 5

for protective, insulating and soundproofing purposes

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSound absorption: Acoustic Absorption

Data Source

PatentEP3568541B1Floor, wall and ceiling cladding
Publication Date: 2021.06.30 LOHMANN GMBH & CO KG
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AI summary

The present invention relates to a floor, wall and ceiling cladding (1) for protection, damping and insulation purposes, comprising a combination of a carrier layer (2) having a first surface (20) and a second surface (22), said carrier layer (2) comprising a lightweight building board, of a first cover coating (3) arranged on the first surface (20), said first cover coating (3) comprising a polyurethane, a polyurea and/or an epoxy resin, and of an adhesive fastening (4) arranged on the second surface (22). The present invention further relates to a method for producing a floor, wall and ceiling cladding.