Acoustical panel
AssigneeGallagher-Kaiser Corporation
InventorRichard A. Rutledge
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Abstract
A sandwich type acoustical panel comprising a fibrous matrix, a diaphragmatic plastic skin overlying the matrix, a perforated metal face sheet spaced from the plastic skin, and means disposed between the metal sheet and plastic skin creating an air space therebetween. The space permits sound-activated air to be distributed over the plastic skin.
Claims4
A sandwich type acoustical panel comprising a frame, a fibrous matrix disposed within said frame, a plastic skin of thin, limp, flexible air- and water-tight protective material overlying and engaging the front face of said matrix, said skin having marginal portions overlying the edges of said matrix and fitting between said matrix and said frame, a metal face sheet secured along its opposite edges to the front of said frame and in spaced relation with said skin, said face sheet being perforated so that a substantial portion of its area is open, a solid metal back sheet secured to the back of said frame, and a grid spacer disposed in the air space between said face sheet and skin.
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