Dynamic insulation systems

Abstract

A dynamic insulation system suitable for deployment within an envelope or facade of a building or habitable construction is described. The system comprises one or more layers of insulation and one or more void space forming elements ( 5,12 b ). The void space forming element comprises a panel attachment means ( 6 ) for connecting this element to a layer of insulation and a spacer element ( 9 ) that provides a means for defining at least one void space within the envelope or facade to facilitate the uniform, bi-directional, actively or passively driven flow of ventilation air through the void space. The resultant dynamic insulation systems can be made directly from any commonly available insulation sheet material, or combination of materials. This reduces the costs of the system without sacrificing performance or versatility. The system can be cut to any dimension, and joined together without loss of functionality to maximise insulation coverage of the building envelope or facade.

1 . A dynamic insulation system suitable for deployment within an envelope or facade of a building or habitable construction, the dynamic insulation system comprising one or more layers of insulation and one or more void space forming elements wherein the void space forming element comprises a panel attachment means for connecting the void space forming element to the one or more layers of insulation and a spacer element that provides a means for defining at least one void space within the envelope or facade. 
     
     
         2 . A dynamic insulation system as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the dynamic insulation system further comprises two or more conduits arranged so as to provide fluid communication through the dynamic insulation system via the at least one void space. 
     
     
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         7 . A dynamic insulation system as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the one or more layers of insulation comprise a permeodynamic insulating material. 
     
     
         8 . A dynamic insulation system as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the one or more layers of insulation comprise a parietodynamic insulating material. 
     
     
         9 . A dynamic insulation system as claimed in  claim 8  wherein the parietodynamic insulating material comprises a spray on plastic foam. 
     
     
         10 . A dynamic insulation system as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the dynamic insulation system comprises two layers of an insulating material and at least two void space forming elements arranged so as to form a multiple void dynamic insulation system. 
     
     
         11 . A dynamic insulation system as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the multiple void dynamic insulation system provides a means for simultaneously supplying air to and extracting air from the internal area of a building without permitting the two air supplies to mix. 
     
     
         12 . A dynamic insulation system as claimed in  claim 10  herein the multiple void dynamic insulation system comprises two layers of a parietodynamic insulating material and at least two void space forming elements arranged so as to form a dual void dynamic insulation system. 
     
     
         13 . A dynamic insulation system as claimed in  claim 12  wherein the dual void dynamic insulation system further comprises a third layer of a parietodynamic insulating material located between the at least two void space forming elements. 
     
     
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         18 . A dynamic insulation system as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the dynamic insulation system further comprises a membrane, foil or plate. 
     
     
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         20 . A dynamic insulation system as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the dynamic insulation system further comprises a dual function layer of insulation material selected from a group comprising a phase change material layer that provides a means for thermal storage, an electrocatalytic material layer that provides a means for filtering airborne pollutants, a desiccant material that provides a means for regulating moisture content and an aerated material. 
     
     
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         22 . A dynamic insulation system as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the dynamic insulation system further comprises an additional function layer comprising a building integrated devices such as a solar collector panel, a hydrogen fuel cell plate, a reformer or energy storage assembly, heating or cooling coils. 
     
     
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         24 . A dynamic insulation system as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the spacer element comprises two radially extending formations longitudinally separated along the length of the panel attachment means. 
     
     
         25 . A dynamic insulation system as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the spacer element comprises a plate including an extruded panel engaging surfaces and a fixing hole. 
     
     
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         28 . A dynamic insulation system as claimed in  claim 25 , wherein the panel attachment means comprise at least one attachment pin located around the perimeter of the plate and at least one pin engagement means located around the perimeter of the plate, and wherein the at least one attachment pin and the at least one pin engagement means provide means for two void space forming elements to be interconnected so as to provide a bidirectional void space forming element. 
     
     
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         33 . A dynamic insulation system as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the spacer element comprises a cylindrical component concentrically attached to one end of which is a radially extending formation and wherein the radially extending formation is in the form of a circular or disc shape having a radius that is greater than a radius of the cylindrical component. 
     
     
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         35 . A dynamic insulation system as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the spacer element comprises an array of protrusions located on a backing sheet. 
     
     
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         42 . A dynamic insulation system as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the panel attachment means comprise at least one attachment pin having at least one barbed end. 
     
     
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         44 . A dynamic insulation system as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the panel attachment means comprises at least one layer of adhesive located upon at least one panel engaging surface of the spacer elements. 
     
     
         45 . A dynamic insulation system as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the void space forming elements are made from one or more materials selected from the group of materials comprising plastic, coated plastics, sprayed-on plastic foams, plastic composites, metals, metallic and non-metallic foils, ceramics, fibre-reinforced resins and water-proof pressed and/or sprayed pulps, and nano materials. 
     
     
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         57 . A dynamic insulation system as claim in  claim 1 , wherein the dynamic insulation system has been cut to a desired size for deployment within the envelope or facade of the building or habitable construction.