Wall Insulation Panel Series

Abstract

A series of wall insulating panels (“WIPs”) for a modular wall insulating system, each WIP comprising at least the successive layers of: a first protective shell, one or more intermediate VIP panels; and a second protective shell. The WIPs of the series comprise two or more sets, each set comprising first and second protective shells having wholly or substantially the same outer dimensions, and at least first and second sets comprising a different number of the same VIP panels and/or differently shaped VIP panels. In this way, there can be provided to an architect, designer and/or installer of the WIPs, different sets of VIP wall insulation panels having a single ‘shape’ or ‘outer shape’. The designer, etc. can then more easily work out, plan or otherwise predict how many and which WIPs are required and where, both overall, and for each wall section, position or location, etc.

1 . A series of wall insulating panels for a modular wall insulating system, each wall insulating panel comprising at least the successive layers of:
 a first protective shell,   one or more intermediate VIP panels; and   a second protective shell;   wherein the wall insulating panels of the series comprise two or more sets, each set comprising first and second protective shells having wholly or substantially the same outer dimensions, and at least first and second sets comprising either:   (i) a different number of the same VIP panels; or   (ii) differently shaped VIP panels; or   (iii) both (i) and (ii).   
     
     
         2 . The series as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein one or more of the wall insulating panels further include one or more expansion regions between at least one of the first and second protective shells and a VIP panel to allow for expansion of the or each VIP panel without deformation of an outward facing surface of the second protective shell. 
     
     
         3 . The series as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the expansion region includes a compensation layer. 
     
     
         4 . The series as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the expansion region comprises a series of ribs or tubes extending between a VIP facing surface and a VIP panel, at least a portion of which ribs or tubes are deformable. 
     
     
         5 . The series as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein each VIP panel is a fumed silica VIP panel. 
     
     
         6 . The series as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the wall insulating panels are rectangular at an approximately 2 to 1 side ratio. 
     
     
         7 . The series as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the first and second protective shells form a multiple cavity thereinbetween for the accommodation of:
 i) a variable number of VIP panels;   ii) variable shaped VIP panels; or   iii) both i) and ii).   
     
     
         8 . The series as claimed in  claim 1 , comprising at least:
 (a) a first set of wall insulating panels comprising two same-shaped VIP panels;   (b) a second set of wall insulating panels comprising one VIP panel; and   (c) a third set of wall insulating panels comprising two differently shaped VIP panels.   
     
     
         9 . The series as claimed in  claim 8 , wherein the VIP panels of the first set, the second set, and optionally of one of the third set, have the same VIP panel shape. 
     
     
         10 . The series as claimed in  claim 8 , wherein the VIP panels of the third set comprise a first VIP panel having a first shape, and a second VIP panel being half the width and/or height of the shape of the first VIP panel. 
     
     
         11 . The series as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein each set comprises the same first and second protective shells, optionally formed of the same material. 
     
     
         12 . The series as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the first and second protective shells are moulded. 
     
     
         13 . The series as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein one or both of the first and second protective shells further comprise longitudinal spline recesses, and wherein the series includes a plurality of splines to fit intermediate abutting wall insulating panels. 
     
     
         14 . The series as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein each wall insulating panel includes wall fixing apertures at each panel corner, and one wall fixing aperture through a centrepoint offset from a VIP panel, each aperture extending transversely to the successive panel layers. 
     
     
         15 . A wall insulating panel including one or more VIP panels, and comprising first and second moulded protective shells having wholly or substantially the same outer dimensions and forming a multiple cavity thereinbetween, said shells able to accommodate either:
 (i) a different number of the same VIP panels; or   (ii) differently shaped VIP panels; or   (iii) both (i) and (ii).   
     
     
         16 . The wall insulating panel as claimed in  claim 15 , wherein the first and second protective shells are able to accommodate one or more VIP panels having a first shape, and one or more VIP panels being half the width and/or height of the shape of the first VIP panel. 
     
     
         17 . A wall insulation cladding comprising an abutting series of two or more wall insulation panels as defined in  claim 1 . 
     
     
         18 . A modular wall insulation system comprising two or more different wall insulating panels as defined in  claim 15 . 
     
     
         19 . The series as claimed in  claim 3 , wherein the expansion region comprises a series of ribs or tubes extending between a VIP facing surface and a VIP panel, at least a portion of which ribs or tubes are deformable.