Resilient Attachment Arrangement for Building Insulation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing attachment arrangements fail to effectively reduce sound, vibration, and heat conduction between constructions, such as a framework and a false ceiling, and often require complex torque transmission mechanisms, which can be inefficient and difficult to mount.

Innovation Solution

A resilient attachment arrangement with a first partial portion interacting with a construction and a second partial portion interacting with another construction, connected via an action means that allows for axial displacement and rotation, providing improved insulation and simplified mounting by using a twist grip and key grip mechanism, and optionally incorporating helical springs or threads for enhanced vibration reduction.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Object-affected harmful factors

If a resilient attachment arrangement is used to reduce sound and vibration conduction, then sound and vibration insulation is improved, but the complexity of the arrangement increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesound and vibration conductionVSAvoidarrangement complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The attachment arrangement is divided into two separate partial portions (first and second) that are connected only by the resilient action means. This segmentation allows each portion to be optimized independently while the resilient connection provides sound and vibration insulation without requiring complex integrated designs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The resilient action means serves as an intermediary element between the two partial portions, providing the necessary connection while acting as a sound and vibration barrier. This intermediary approach isolates the two constructions acoustically and vibrationally while maintaining mechanical connection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Strength

If torque transmission connection means are used between partial portions, then connection strength is improved, but the sensitivity and difficulty in torque transmission increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection strengthVSAvoidtorque transmission difficulty
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The invention extracts the torque transmission function from the connection between partial portions. By removing the need for torque transmission mechanisms between the first and second partial portions, the design eliminates the associated sensitivity and operational difficulties while maintaining connection strength through the resilient action means.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

Instead of using active torque transmission mechanisms to ensure connection strength, the invention inverts the approach by using a resilient connection that naturally accommodates movement and maintains strength without requiring precise torque control or complex transmission mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

3Object-affected harmful factors

If a resilient means is used to reduce sound conduction, then sound insulation is improved, but heat insulation may be compromised due to potential heat bridge formation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesound conductionVSAvoidheat bridge formation
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

The resilient action means acts as a thermal intermediary that interrupts heat conduction paths. By introducing this resilient layer between the two partial portions, the design creates thermal breaks that prevent heat bridge formation while maintaining the sound insulation benefits of the resilient connection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention employs composite construction with the resilient action means having properties that provide both acoustic insulation and thermal break capabilities. The resilient material composition is selected to simultaneously address sound conduction reduction and heat bridge prevention.

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 solution effectively reduces sound, vibration, and heat transmission between constructions while facilitating easy assembly, achieving improved insulation and vibration damping without creating heat bridges, suitable for various materials and applications including building facades and internal constructions.

Implementation Method 1

damping the conduction of the sound waves by vibration movements

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVibration damping: Damping

Implementation Method 2

a thin resilent/elastic means wherein said arrangement shall punctually and well distributed cooperate with the ceiling and its construction

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Implementation Method 3

a twist grip pivotally orientated or orientable for cooperation with a key grip arranged in said partial portion

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFriction: Friction

Data Source

PatentEP2707552B1Attachment arrangement for constructions and installations of buildings
Publication Date: 2018.10.24 AKOUSTOS
  • EP2707552B1 patent drawingFigure 1~2
  • EP2707552B1 patent drawingFigure 3~4
  • EP2707552B1 patent drawingFigure 5~6

AI summary

An attachment arrangement (3, 53, 73, 83, 93) for connection to a first construction (1) and in such a connected state be able to hold a second construction (2) where the arrangement has an axial longitudinal extension and shows a first partial portion (3a, 53a, 73a, 83a, 93a), interactable with the first construction (1), and a second partial portion (3b, 53b, 73b, 83b, 93b), interactable with the second partial portion, said partial portions (3a, 53a, 73a, 83a, 93a, 3b, 53b, 73b, 83b, 93b) being connected to each other only by an action means (4, 54, 74, 84, 94), e.g. a resilient means, to allow said second construction (2) to be held at an adapted distance (D) from said first construction (1), wherein said second partial portion (3b, 53b, 73b, 83b, 93b) is provided with a through hole (6, 56, 76, 86, 96), wherein said partial portion in connection with the hole (6, 56, 76, 86, 96) is provided with a twist grip (25, 525, 77, 87, 97) pivotally orientated or orientable for cooperation with a key grip (26, 78, 88, 98) arranged in said first partial portion (3a, 53a, 73a, 83a, 93a) located in the end of said first partial portion (3a, 53a, 73a, 83a, 93a) facing towards said second partial portion (3b, 53b, 73b, 83b, 93b), and a tool (31) for maneuvering such an arrangement.