Suspended Ceiling Grid With L-Shaped Panels for Flexible Layouts

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing suspended ceiling grid systems are restrictive in terms of visual appearances that can be created, limiting creativity and flexibility in design.

Innovation Solution

A ceiling system with parallel main beams and cross tees connected by right-angle brackets forms a unique grid design that allows for the use of multiple tile shapes and textures, including L-shaped, U-shaped, and square or rectangular tiles.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional grid systems with main beams and cross members are used, then structural support is provided, but visual appearance options are limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevisual appearance optionsVSAvoidgrid system structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The grid system is segmented into modular components including main beams, cross members, and decorative panels that can be independently selected and assembled. This segmentation allows for multiple configuration options while maintaining structural integrity, directly addressing the contradiction by enabling visual variety without requiring a completely different structural system for each appearance.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The main beams and cross members are designed with universal connection mechanisms that can accommodate multiple panel types and configurations. The structural components serve both load-bearing functions and aesthetic functions, allowing the same structural framework to support various visual appearances through different panel selections, thus resolving the contradiction between versatility and complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple tile shapes and textures are used, then creative flexibility is enhanced, but installation complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetile shape and texture varietyVSAvoidinstallation process

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

Different panel shapes and textures are applied to specific locations within the grid system based on design requirements. The standardized connection mechanisms allow installers to selectively install various panel types in specific positions without requiring different installation procedures for each panel type, thus enabling creative flexibility while maintaining installation simplicity through localized application of diversity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The system allows for dynamic reconfiguration of panels within the grid framework. Panels can be easily added, removed, or replaced at different locations without affecting the overall structural integrity or requiring complex reinstallation procedures. This dynamic capability enables creative flexibility while keeping the installation process manageable through standardized, repeatable operations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS20250333961A1Suspended ceiling systems having a plurality of l-shaped panels

Publication Date: 2025.10.30 WORTHINGTON ARMSTRONG VENTURE

AI summary

A ceiling system is provided for use in a building space. The ceiling system includes a grid system may extend to a plurality of walls and separates the building space into an occupiable space below the grid system and a plenum space above the grid system; and a plurality of ceiling tiles that are supported by the grid system. The grid system includes main beams connected to cross tees connected to right angle brackets with clips for easy installation.