Transparent Partition Wall with Sealed Profile Frame for Acoustic Insulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing transparent partition walls made of single glass pane elements lack sound insulation and thermal insulation due to the absence of a soundproofing device and inadequate sealing, which is a limitation in public spaces like shops and banks where noise separation is required.
Innovation Solution
A partition wall design featuring two transparent glass pane elements arranged parallel at a distance within a profile frame, incorporating a sound insulation device that seals against the floor and ceiling, and optionally using double glazing for enhanced thermal insulation, with a profile frame that minimizes visual obstruction and maximizes soundproofing by maintaining a distance of at least 80 mm between the panes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If single transparent pane elements are used in a partition wall, then transparency and visual clarity are improved, but sound insulation and thermal insulation are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The partition wall is segmented into multiple transparent pane elements (at least two panes per wall element) arranged in a multi-pane configuration. This segmentation allows the wall to maintain transparency while creating air gaps between panes that provide sound and thermal insulation, resolving the contradiction between visual clarity and acoustic performance.
Solution Approach 2:
The wall element combines multiple transparent materials (glass panes) with air gaps and sealing elements to create a composite structure. This composite approach maintains the transparency of individual panes while the combined structure provides sound insulation through the air gaps and sealing mechanisms, addressing both transparency and acoustic requirements.
2Shape
If pane elements are arranged close together to minimize frame width, then the filigree appearance is improved, but sound insulation effectiveness is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The profile frame is designed with non-uniform thickness: thin at the sides to maintain the filigree appearance and wide at the top and bottom to accommodate sound insulation devices. This local variation in frame quality allows the structure to simultaneously achieve aesthetic goals and acoustic performance without compromising either aspect.
Solution Approach 2:
The sound insulation function is transferred from the horizontal plane (between panes) to the vertical dimension (at top and bottom of the wall element). By placing sound insulation devices in the vertical profile frame, the solution maintains horizontal thinness for aesthetics while providing acoustic insulation through vertical sealing mechanisms.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If a sound insulation device is integrated into the fittings enclosing pane elements, then sound insulation is improved, but the complexity of the fitting structure increases
Solution Approach 1:
The profile frame serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural support, contains the transparent panes, incorporates sound insulation devices through its top and bottom sections, and provides sealing mechanisms. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, thereby limiting the increase in overall structural complexity while achieving sound insulation.
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 effectively enhances sound insulation and thermal insulation while maintaining transparency and a filigree appearance, with improved soundproofing and thermal performance achieved by the increased distance between the glass panes and the integration of a sound insulation device within the profile frame.
Implementation Method 1
a sound insulation device (5) which is arranged in the profile frame (4) in order to seal the wall elements (1) in a sound-insulating manner at least against a floor (11) and against a ceiling
Implementation Method 2
the plane-parallel arrangement of two transparent pane elements (3) at a distance from one another contributes to the sound insulation. Due to the given distance between the two transparent pane elements, the effect of the sound insulation is intensified
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AI summary
The invention relates to a partition comprising several wall elements (1) that are movably held by means of a guide unit (2), the wall elements (1) having two parallel transparent pane elements (3) at a distance from one another. The wall elements (1) have a profiled frame (4) for receiving the pane elements (3) and said frame also holds a soundproofing unit (5) in order to seal the wall element (1) at least against a floor and a ceiling in a soundproofing manner.