Modular acoustic pod

Abstract

A modular pod includes a door, walls, and a ceiling, with the walls containing an insulation product for acoustic insulation. The exterior surface of the walls can be covered in a recycled non-woven felt material. A ventilation system is provided, including a ventilation plinth located at the base of at least one wall inside the pod and at least one exhaust fan in the ceiling for exhausting air out of the pod. The ventilation plinth is an elongated channel with openings on both the exterior and interior sides of the pod. The interior walls of the channel of the ventilation plinth are lined with an acoustic dampener to minimize the entry of noise through the air inlet of the ventilation. The pod's construction allows for assembly entirely from the interior, allowing it to be installed against a wall or in a corner.

1 . A modular acoustic pod, comprising:
 a plurality of wall panels, a door, and a top panel configured to collectively enclose the pod;   wherein each of the wall panels comprises a first insulation layer for enhancing thermal and acoustic performance, the first insulation layer comprising a material derived from post-consumer fabric for environmental sustainability; and   wherein each of the wall panels further comprises an exterior surface layer and an interior surface layer, the exterior surface layer and the interior surface layer each being fabricated from a material selected from the group consisting of felt, fabric, wood, and laminate.   
     
     
         2 . The modular acoustic pod of  claim 1 , wherein each of the wall panels further comprises a second insulation layer and a panel is disposed between the first insulation layer and the second insulation layer, the second insulation layer comprising a material derived from post-consumer fabric. 
     
     
         3 . The modular acoustic pod of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the exterior surface layer or the interior surface layer is fabricated from a nonwoven felt material, the nonwoven felt material being derived from a post-consumer fabric. 
     
     
         4 . The modular acoustic pod of  claim 1 , wherein each of the wall panels further comprises a backing panel that supports the exterior surface layer, the backing panel providing additional structural integrity and facilitating attachment of the exterior surface layer. 
     
     
         5 . The modular acoustic pod of  claim 3 , wherein the nonwoven felt material includes recycled denim. 
     
     
         6 . The modular acoustic pod of  claim 2 , wherein both the first insulation layer and the second insulation layer comprise a material derived from used denim. 
     
     
         7 . The modular acoustic pod of  claim 2 , wherein at least one of the exterior surface layer or the interior surface layer is fabricated from a nonwoven felt material, the nonwoven felt material being derived from a post-consumer fabric. 
     
     
         8 . A modular acoustic pod, comprising:
 a plurality of wall panels, a top panel, a door, a doorframe, and a plurality of struts;   wherein the plurality of struts are configured to assemble the wall panels, top panel, door, and doorframe into an enclosed structure;   wherein a plurality of C-channels are employed at the junctions of the components to assist with assembly and to eliminate air gaps between the components to increase sound deadening within the pod; and   wherein the design of the pod is modular, allowing for the components to be assembled, disassembled, and reconfigured with ease to adapt to various spatial requirements and user preferences.   
     
     
         9 . The modular acoustic pod of  claim 8 , wherein the modularity is further facilitated by the plurality of struts being configured to engage with the wall panels, top panel, door, and doorframe without the use of permanent fasteners. 
     
     
         10 . The modular acoustic pod of  claim 9 , wherein the C-channels are designed to receive edges of the wall panels, top panel, and doorframe, ensuring a tight fit and alignment while maintaining the structural integrity of the pod. 
     
     
         11 . The modular acoustic pod of  claim 10 , further comprising at least one window panel, wherein the window panel is constructed with an integrated frame that aligns with and attaches to the C-channels, maintaining the modularity and air gap elimination features of the pod. 
     
     
         12 . The modular acoustic pod of  claim 8 , further comprising at least one window panel, wherein the window panel is constructed with an integrated frame that aligns with and attaches to the C-channels, maintaining the modularity and air gap elimination features of the pod. 
     
     
         13 . The modular acoustic pod of  claim 12 , wherein the at least one window panel is interchangeable with the wall panels and is designed to be repositioned within the pod structure to customize the exterior views and interior lighting conditions. 
     
     
         14 . A modular acoustic pod, comprising:
 a plurality of wall panels, a top panel, and a door, wherein the top panel includes a roof and a ceiling separated by a gap that is in fluid communication with air inside the pod;   a ventilation plinth located at a base of at least one of the wall panels, the ventilation plinth being configured to allow air to enter the pod;   an exhaust fan mounted to the roof of the top panel, the exhaust fan configured to draw air out of the pod through the gap between the roof and the ceiling;   wherein the ventilation system is designed to facilitate a continuous flow of air from the ventilation plinth through the pod to the exhaust fan.   
     
     
         15 . The modular acoustic pod of  claim 14 , wherein the ventilation plinth comprises an elongated channel, a plurality of inlet openings on an exterior side at one end, and a plurality of outlet openings on an interior side at an opposite end, such that air enters through the inlet openings, travels down the channel, and passes through the outlet openings to enter the pod. 
     
     
         16 . The modular acoustic pod of  claim 14 , wherein the ventilation plinth includes interior walls along the channel, the interior walls being lined with an acoustic dampener. 
     
     
         17 . The modular acoustic pod of  claim 15 , wherein the ventilation plinth includes interior walls along the channel, the interior walls being lined with an acoustic dampener. 
     
     
         18 . The modular acoustic pod of  claim 14 , wherein the exhaust fan is configured to move air through the pod at a flow rate of at least 50 cubic meters per hour. 
     
     
         19 . The modular acoustic pod of  claim 14 , wherein the ceiling is positioned to define a gap opening with the wall panel, the gap opening being proximate to the wall panel, and wherein the exhaust fan is located centrally from the wall panel such that air enters into the gap at a side of the pod and then flows across the top panel to the exhaust fan. 
     
     
         20 . The modular acoustic pod of  claim 14 , wherein the gap between the roof and the ceiling is substantially 1 cm tall.