Suspended Ceiling Panels with Vertical Gap for Acoustic Adjustment
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ceiling systems lack dynamic flexibility in adjusting noise blocking and sound dampening characteristics, failing to provide optimal acoustical performance across various environments.
Innovation Solution
A suspended ceiling system with a support grid and two panels, where the panels are vertically offset to create a gap, allowing for adjustable noise reduction and sound attenuation by modifying the offset distances based on environmental needs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If single layered structures or laminate-structures are used, then noise blocking between adjacent rooms is improved, but dynamic flexibility in adjusting noise blocking and sound dampening characteristics is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The ceiling system is divided into multiple independent layers (first ceiling layer and second ceiling layer) that can be adjusted separately. Each layer can be positioned at different heights and configured with different acoustical properties, enabling dynamic adjustment of noise blocking and sound dampening characteristics while maintaining effective noise reduction performance.
2Ease of manufacture
If fixed ceiling structures are used, then installation simplicity is maintained, but ability to modify acoustical properties is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The ceiling system incorporates adjustable and reconfigurable components that allow modification of acoustical properties after installation. The first and second ceiling layers can be repositioned vertically and horizontally, and the grid structure can be adjusted to change panel spacing, enabling dynamic adaptation to different acoustical requirements while maintaining relatively simple installation procedures.
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 effectively enhances sound attenuation and noise reduction performance by allowing for customizable panel configurations, improving acoustical properties in commercial and residential settings.
Implementation Method 1
a first panel mounted to the support grid within a first one of the plurality of grid openings, the first panel comprising a first exposed major surface opposite a second exposed major surface, the first panel exhibiting an NRC value ranging from about 0.3 to about 0.99
Implementation Method 2
a second panel mounted to the support grid within the first one of the plurality of grid openings, the second panel comprising a first exposed major surface opposite a second exposed major surface, the second panel comprising a second body formed of a sound attenuation material
Data Source
AI summary
Described herein is a ceiling system comprising: a support grid; a first panel mounted to the support grid, the first panel comprising a first body formed of a fibrous material; a second panel mounted to the support grid, the second panel comprising a second body formed of a sound attenuation material; whereby the first and second panels are supported by the support grid such that a vertical gap exists between the first panel and the second panel such that the first and second panels are not in direct contact.