Acoustic wall using compressed fiber panels
OwnerJohn Burginventor
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Abstract
A sound insulating wall construction for improving acoustics in commercial buildings, theaters and the like having a multi-layer construction formed from at least three compressed strawboard panels in adjacent and generally parallel planar alignment and defining spaces in between which can be hollow or filled with insulating medium. Each panel is held in place by opposed edge bracket assemblies positioned to clasp the ends of each panel. The bracket assemblies include a resilient material acting to isolate or decouple each panel. The strawboard panels are positioned so that horizontal panel to panel joints in each layer are offset to eliminate easy burn through areas. Edge brackets are generally mounted to vertical I-beams and can be adapted for use with a variety of beam types.
Claims27
An improved building structure comprising:
- a plurality of parallel support beams positioned along a wall line and further defining a first and second wall face, each beam further comprising two opposed lateral flange members and a center web member therebetween;
- a plurality of resilient flange pads, said pads substantially covering the outer surface of lateral flange members of said support beams;
- a first face panel having a substantially rectangular shape with a top, bottom, front and rear edge, and an inner and outer face, said first panel positioned against and partially overlapping the lateral flange member of two adjacent support beams along said first wall face;
- a second face panel having a substantially rectangular shape with a top, bottom, front and rear edge, and an inner and outer face, said second panel positioned against and partially overlapping the lateral flange members of two adjacent support beams along said second wall face and in juxtaposed relation to said first face panel;
- panel attachment means for attaching said first and second panels to said adjacent support beams;
- a center panel having a substantially rectangular shape with a top, bottom, front and rear edge, and an inner and outer face, said center panel positioned to span between the center web members of two adjacent support beams and further positioned between said first and second face panels;
- a plurality of resilient edge pads, said edge pads substantially covering the front and rear edges of said center panel;
- a front edge connection means for attaching said front edge of said center panel to a support beam;
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- a rear edge connection means for attaching said rear edge of said center panel to a support beam.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.