JP2015505922A - Wall insulation panel series - Google Patents

Abstract

A wall insulation panel series for a modular wall insulation system, wherein each wall insulation panel is a continuous layer comprising at least a first protective shell, one or more intermediate VIP panels, and a second protective shell. The series of wall insulation panels includes two or more sets, each set including first and second protective shells having completely or substantially the same outer dimensions, at least first and A wall characterized in that the second set comprises either (i) a different number of identical VIP panels, (ii) different shaped VIP panels, or both (i) and (ii) Thermal insulation panel series. This can provide wall insulation panel architects, designers and / or installers with different sets of VIP wall insulation panels having a single “shape” or “outline”. Thus, designers can more easily understand, plan, or know how many and which wall insulation panels are needed, and where and for each part, location, or arrangement of each wall. Can be predicted.

Description

(Cross-reference of related applications)
This application claims priority to US Provisional Application No. 61 / 566,748, filed Dec. 5, 2011, and all its benefits, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. Incorporated.

(Field of Invention)
The invention relates to a series of wall insulation panels for a modular wall insulation system, each panel comprising one or more vacuum insulation panels, as well as a wall insulation cladding comprising said wall insulation panels.

  Vacuum Insulation Panel (VIP), often referred to as “VIP Panel”, is a very efficient and advanced insulation technology, at least 3-7 times more effective than traditional plastic foam or fibrous insulation It has a typical heat insulating property. VIP panels are used to improve the performance of static items such as refrigerators and refrigerated vehicles.

  VIP panels are increasingly being used or proposed to be used in building insulation, especially for the purpose of making buildings more thermally efficient. VIP panels are generally smaller than traditional thermal insulation panels (by being thinner), ensuring both space and energy savings. Insulation in “cavity” walls is well known, but it is increasingly desirable to improve insulation on the outside walls of buildings.

  Traditionally, building exterior insulation is provided by solid panels formed of conventional foam or fibrous insulation. Such panels can withstand handling in construction and thermal insulation processes, can be cut and shaped to any size, and can be used without deliberately or accidentally affecting their properties. To provide a strong product that can be fixed to a wall by a simple fixing method such as a nail and other fixing metal that can be penetrated.

  VIP panels are generally not very strong because they contain a vacuum, and require at least some protection during installation and fixing to withstand the associated handling. For this reason, traditionally VIP panels for architectural purposes are of only one size or shape, completely covered by a protective layer of foam in the form of a “sandwich” and do not allow any significant resizing. Such conventional panels cannot be cut or severely cut to any shape because the VIP panel itself will be cut off, negating the vacuum insulation effect. Again, in order to avoid cutting inside the VIP panel, they can also be secured to the wall except for their edges.

  Thus, other types of non-VIP filled panels must be used when coating walls that are not precisely shaped to accommodate the exact and complete number of such insulation panels. This is part of the overall effect of using vacuum insulation, especially if there are several windows in the wall and there may be significant areas where one size conventional insulation panel cannot be used. lose.

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a series of improved wall insulation panels that provide a panel set having a variable number or shape of VIP panels.

In one aspect of the invention, a series of wall insulation panels for a modular wall insulation system is provided, each wall insulation panel comprising at least a first protective shell, one or more intermediate VIP panels, and a second. A series of wall insulation panels comprising two or more sets, each set having a first or second protection having completely or substantially the same outer dimensions Including at least a first set and a second set,
(I) a different number of identical VIP panels;
It includes any one of (ii) VIP panels having different shapes, or (iii) (i) and (ii).

  This can provide architects, designers, and / or installers of wall insulation panels with different sets of VIP wall insulation panels having a single “shape” or “outline”. Designers can more easily understand, plan, or predict how many and which wall insulation panels and where they are needed, both in whole and part, location, or placement of each wall. can do. This may be based on an understanding of the construction of a wall insulation panel having different numbers and / or shapes of VIP panels therein. In particular, different wall insulation panels from the same series of VIP-based panels of the present invention are not regular or require separate gaps such as windows, doors, or other entrances for walls to be insulated. It can be used to fit the area and to the edge of the wall that may not exactly match the full dimensions of the VIP wall insulation panel.

  The wall insulation panel of the present invention has at least 20%, 25%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, or 75% of its external or internal length. One or more panels having the above, or including a space that does not include one or more intermediate VIP panels, and the area of the wall insulation panel that does not include such VIP is required for the specified wall location It can be cut to provide the desired or desired final wall insulation panel shape.

  According to one embodiment of the invention, the first and second protective shells of all sets of wall insulation panels of the invention have the same outer dimensions, in particular length, height and depth.

  Preferably, the wall insulation panel of the present invention has a regular shape including, but not limited to, a square, a rectangle, or a polygon, and more preferably a shape that can be made into a mosaic pattern.

  For example, the wall insulation panel may be a rectangle having a side ratio of about 2 to 1.

  The wall insulation panel of the present invention is any wall, such as, but not limited to, an inner wall, an outer wall, a ceiling, a roof, a floor, a door, or any other surface intended to provide a similar structure. Can be used for various types, forms, and ranges. The nature, extent, design, and shape of the walls do not limit the elements of the present invention.

  Preferably, the insulation panel of the wall can be used for the outer wall of the building.

  The nature, size, shape, and design of each first protective shell is not limited to the present invention. It can be formed from any suitable material, preferably a durable plastic foam, more preferably expanded polystyrene (EPS), extruded polystyrene (XPS), polyurethane (PU) , PIR (polyisocyanurate foam), aluminum, or any hard plastic.

  Similarly, the nature, size, shape, and design of each second protective shell is not limited to the present invention and may be the same as or different from those of the first protective shell. Preferably, the second protective shell can also be formed from any suitable material, more preferably a durable plastic foam, and even more preferably expanded polystyrene (EPS). , Extruded polystyrene (XPS), polyurethane (PU), polyurethane (PU), PIR (polyisocyanurate foam), aluminum, or any hard plastic.

  Each second protective shell has a circumscribed surface. The term “outside” is used herein to mean the opposite of a wall meeting surface, as most building walls have inscribed and exterior or circumscribed surfaces. Generally, the “outer” tangent of the panel is the surface of the panel that is still visible after the panel is applied to the wall.

  Optionally, the first and second protective shells have the same or similar properties, sizes, shapes, and designs to simplify the manufacturing process. Preferably, each set includes the same first and second protective shells, optionally made of the same material.

  Typical, but not limited, wall insulation panel dimensions are “width” 0.3 meters to 2.5 meters, “height” 0.3 meters to 4 meters, “thickness” 50 millimeters to 500 millimeters. It can be in the range of meters.

  The clear benefit of the present invention is based on the easy manufacture of first and second protective shells of different shapes, etc. while still using existing shapes of VIP panels (different numbers and / or different arrangements) To provide any number, range, or combination of different shapes or smaller / larger wall insulation panels.

  Preferably, the first and second protective shells are molded or formed by a molding process including, but not limited to, blow molding and injection molding.

  The first and second protective shells may be pre-manufactured and then sandwiched (e.g., using an adhesive) between the VIP panel (s), or all insulation panels may include one or more It may be made of a rigid foam around the VIP panel.

  Alternatively, an unreacted liquid foam (possibly with shaving cream hardness) is poured onto one side of the VIP panel (s), the combination being a press machine such as a “squeeze roller” And then the same process is performed on the other side of the VIP panel (s).

  Preferably, the first and second protective shells of the present invention form a plurality of cavities therebetween to accommodate a variable number of VIP panels, a variable shape VIP panel, or both.

Thus, according to another aspect of the present invention, one or more VIP panels, a first molded protective shell, and a second molded protective shell have completely or substantially the same outer dimensions. And a wall insulation panel is provided, forming a plurality of cavities therebetween, wherein the shell is
(I) a different number of identical VIP panels;
Either (ii) VIP panels with different shapes, or (iii) (i) and (ii) can be accommodated.

  The intermediate VIP panel of the present invention may have any suitable property, size, shape, and design that can be accommodated between the first and second protective shells. The VIP panel may be formed of any suitable outer membrane, membrane, wall, coating, etc., generally referred to as “membrane material” with a vacuum in it. This vacuum can be any suitable pressure, generally lower than the “ambient” or “atmospheric” pressure, for example, 0.5 kilopascals for a fumed silica filled VIP ( Less than 5 mbar), and less than 0.1 kilopascal (1 mbar) for VIP filled with mineral wool. The vacuum pressure may be related to the size of the VIP panel and other structural parameters.

  The VIP panel may include one or more internal media. The internal medium includes materials such as airgel, silica, particularly fumed silica, glass fiber, and microglass fiber.

  According to one embodiment of the present invention, the VIP panel used in the present invention is a fumed silica VIP panel available from Dow Corning Corporation, Midland, Michigan, USA.

  Film materials such as aluminum foil have good vacuum heat resistance and are easily “sealable” in the manufacturing method of VIP panels. One or more additional layers or coatings may be present in the membrane material or without the membrane material. However, producing a complete vacuum layer is not possible, especially with the vacuum pressure used to form the VIP panel, which is the “state” of the building wall, such as temperature changes, long-term exposure, any impact, etc. And the achievement of long product life and effectiveness generally desired by building manufacturers.

  Therefore, the wall thermal insulation panel of the present invention is provided with at least one of the first and second protective shells so as to allow expansion of the VIP panel or the VIP panel without deformation of the circumscribed surface of the second panel. One or more extension areas may be further included between the intermediate VIP panel or each of the intermediate VIP panels.

  In this way, the integrity of the circumscribed surface can be maintained. This includes barriers to the environment, especially the weather, and the circumscribing surface, or any additional layers or surfaces added to the circumscribing surface, or their integrity, which will be affected by the integrity of the circumscribing surface Including, but not limited to, aesthetic appearance. For example, any deformation in the circumscribing surface will not only crush the rendering layer added on top of it, allowing moisture ingress (and the occurrence of related problems), but also making the appearance unsightly.

  The extended region includes any region or space that can accommodate the expansion of the vacuum insulation panel within the dimensions of the wall insulation panel without affecting the shape or plane of the circumscribed surface of the second protective shell. be able to.

  According to another embodiment of the present invention, the extended region includes a correction layer. The correction layer optionally includes one or more layers and / or materials, and any extension within the size of the VIP panel in two or three dimensions without deforming the circumscribed surface of the second protective shell Can be corrected.

  Preferably, the correction layer comprises one or more solid or semi-solid materials that are at least partially deformable to accommodate expansion of the VIP panel. Optionally, the correction layer may be formed from one or more materials that are the same or different, at least one of the materials being deformable, and at least one of the materials being deformed by deformation or expansion of the VIP panel. Is impossible.

  The “different” material of the correction layer may include materials having the same chemistry or material composition, having different properties such as different densities, molecular weights, etc., such as one or more plastics. Plastics such as EPS are available in different densities, molecular weights, etc. to provide plastics of the same type but with different mechanical properties, particularly strength.

  Optionally, the expansion region is formed from one or more deformable materials as defined above and one or more gaseous regions or spaces, such as one or more airspaces or pockets.

  According to another aspect of the invention, the expansion region or correction layer is one of the group consisting of ribs, tubes, springs, and soft and / or compressible materials such as, for example, very soft foams. Including the above.

  Optionally, the expansion region includes one or more of the group consisting of ribs, tubes, springs, low density soft foam, attachment ribs or tubes, extension ribs or tubes, silicone foam. Any such series of ribs or tubes, etc. can extend between the VIP interface and the VIP panel, and at least some of such ribs or tubes, eg, PU low density soft By being made from a foam, it can be deformed. Optionally, the ribs or tubes provide a corrugated surface between the VIP interface and the VIP panel. Also, optionally, ribs or tubes extend from the VIP interface to meet with the VIP panel.

  The present invention provides a set of similarly shaped, preferably regularly shaped wall insulation panels, including VIP panels of either different numbers, different shapes, or both. For example, a first set of wall insulation panels that serve as templates for “sufficient” or “complete” panels may be provided, such as two, three, four, five, six, etc. A VIP panel of the same shape or similar shape can be included, and the space or cavity between the first and second protective shells, usually a geometric pattern or shape, can be completely filled. Thus, when there is a wealth of knowledge, a second set of wall insulation panels is provided without having at least one or more of the VIP panels in a specific location (s) within the wall insulation panel. obtain. For example, a “complete” first set of wall insulation panels may be able to accommodate two or four intermediate VIP panels at a particular location, with the second set of panels being on the same template Although at least one VIP panel can be based, it is not located in the same regular location as a “full” wall insulation panel.

  Similarly, a wall insulation panel having one shape of a VIP panel, such as a square or rectangle in it, which can fill the space between the first and second protective shells as a whole or substantially completely. A first set can be provided, and a second set of wall insulation panels having one or more intermediate VIP panels of different shapes can be provided.

Thus, according to another embodiment of the present invention, the series of wall insulation panels of the present invention comprises:
(A) a first set of wall insulation panels comprising two identically shaped VIP panels;
(B) a second set of wall insulation panels including one VIP panel;
(C) at least a third set of wall insulation panels comprising two differently shaped VIP panels.

  Optionally, the second set of wall insulation panels has only one of the VIP panels (or does not have one of the two VIP panels) and is based on the first set of wall insulation panels. And a third set of wall insulation panels includes two VIP panels of different shapes that are intermediate between the first and second sets. For example, the third set can include a wall insulation panel with one VIP panel similar to that of the first and second sets, with an additional VIP panel of a smaller size than the original VIP panel.

  Thus, according to another embodiment of the present invention, one VIP panel of the first set, the second set, and optionally the third set has the shape of the same VIP panel. Optionally, the third set of VIP panels includes a first VIP panel having a first shape, and the second VIP panel is half the width and / or height of the shape of the first VIP panel. is there.

  Thus, the present invention, for example, in the form of a complete VIP “domino”, a first set of panels having two VIP panels therein and a second wall insulation panel that is “half VIP domino”. A series of wall insulation panels having a set of and a third set of wall insulation panels intermediate between the first and second sets by having one and a half VIP “domino” panels Can do.

  The series of the present invention may include an additional set of wall insulation panels having different numbers and / or different shapes of VIP panels.

  The series of the present invention may also include markings or indicia on the outer surface, generally the outer surface of the first or second protective shell, or both, the location of each intermediate VIP panel, and One of the intermediate VIP panels, or part of the wall insulation panel (s) that can be cut without cutting both. Such markings or indicia include colored lines, dents, etc., to reliably cut the wall insulation panel during installation without cutting the intermediate VIP panel.

  According to another embodiment of the present invention, one or both of the first and second protective shells further includes a longitudinal spline recess, the series adapted to an intermediate abutting wall insulation panel. Including multiple splines.

  The spline can be formed of the same or different material as the material of the first and second protective shells and can provide direct and easy alignment of the two abutting wall insulation panels. If all the wall insulation panels in this series have the same shape or outline, most notably the same outside dimensions, these spline recesses are each aligned to align with the spline recesses in the other wall insulation panels. It can be most easily placed in a corresponding position around the wall insulation panel.

  In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, each wall insulation panel is comprised of several, preferably one wall fastening openings at the corners of each panel and one wall fastening through an offset center point from the VIP panel. Each opening extending laterally to a continuous panel layer.

  The wall fixing openings at the corners of each panel may not be fully complete, i.e., only a portion of the panel corners may be cut off, and the panels may be of similar abutting wall insulation panels. When matched with the number, it finally makes a full opening. The opening can accommodate any suitable wall fastening device, such as a pin, and the pin optionally has a flanged head that secures the wall insulation panel in use.

Embodiments of the present invention will now be described by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 2 is an expanded and closed perspective view of a set of wall insulation panels, respectively, in a series according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an expanded and closed perspective view of a set of wall insulation panels, respectively, in a series according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a perspective view of some of the wall insulation panels shown in FIGS. 1a and 1b. FIG. FIG. 3 is a sectional side view taken along line AA in FIG. 2. FIG. 5 is a plan view of three wall insulation panels representing the first, second, and third sets of a wall insulation panel series according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a front view of a wall covered by a series of wall insulation panels of FIG. 4 to form a wall insulation cladding according to another embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to the drawings, FIGS. 1 a and 1 b show a wall insulation panel 2 as representing a wall insulation panel that can provide a series of wall insulation panels for a modular wall insulation system according to an embodiment of the present invention. .

  FIGS. 1 a and 1 b show a wall insulation panel 2 having a first protective shell 4, an intermediate VIP panel 6 and a second protective shell 8.

  The first and second protective shells 4, 8 are formed from EPS as a molded product having the same or substantially the same dimensions, in particular the same length, height and depth. Optionally, as shown in FIG. 1b, when the first and second shells 4, 8 are closed, the first and second protective shells 4, 8 face each other to provide shoulder overlap. There may be some variation between the shoulders. Also, optionally, one or both of the first and second protective shells 4, 8 may include a number of spline recesses 10, described in more detail below.

  The first and second protective shells 4, 8 form a plurality of cavities therebetween, which are within the two push-down tray portions 12 shown in the first protective shell 4 and the second protective shell 8. A similar opposing push-down tray (not shown) is represented in FIG.

  An intermediate VIP panel 6 is disposed between the first and second protective shells 4 and 8, and the intermediate VIP panel 6 is formed by a tray recess 12 in the first and second protective shells 4 and 8. Shaped and dimensioned to fit into one of the cavities to be formed.

  The VIP panel 6 can be formed from an aluminum film and an internal fumed silica medium available from Dow Corning Corporation, Midland, Michigan, USA.

  An extended region is provided or formed between the VIP panel 6 and the opposing inner surface of the second protective shell 8, and without deformation of the circumscribed surface 8 a of the second protective shell 8, Enable expansion. The extended region includes a correction layer, which forms a sheet-like material 14 having a corrugated structure, such as a wave that continues laterally to the surface of the VIP panel 6 that is adjacent on the surface. For this purpose, it is formed from a face sheet having several extruded ribs extending regularly across it.

  The ribs are deformable so that leakage of the VIP panel 6 that increases the size of the VIP panel 6 can be accommodated by fracture of the ribs in the region of the expansion region, so that the second protective shell 8 faces away. The influence of the VIP panel 6 extending on the inner surface is avoided.

  As a result, deformation of the circumscribed surface of the second protective shell 8 is also avoided. Therefore, the integrity of the circumscribed surface can be maintained. This integrity includes, but is not limited to, barriers to the environment, particularly the weather, as well as the outer surface, or any additional layers or surfaces added on the outer surface, or the aesthetic appearance of the material. For example, any deformation in the circumscribing surface, with its known associated problems, will allow moisture ingress and break up the rendering layer added on it, as well as permanently unsightly.

  FIG. 1 a shows first and second protective shells 4, 8 forming a second cavity as a second recessed tray 12 of the same size and dimensions as the first cavity, in which Except for certain optional VIP panels. The empty cavity may be a foam filled with the same material as the first and second protective shells.

  FIG. 1 b shows the wall insulation panel in a closed shape and the addition of splines 16 in each spline recess 10. The closed shape of the wall insulation panel 2 is a rectangle with a side ratio of about 2 to 1.

  FIGS. 1 a and 1 b show a wall insulation panel 2 having a wall fixing opening 18 with a portion cut off at each corner and one complete wall fixing opening 20 passing through a center point offset from the VIP panel 6. Each opening is shown extending laterally to a continuous panel layer. The fixing openings 18 and 20 may have different diameters in accordance with a particularly suitable fixing pin 22 shape. The fixing pin 22 has an enlarged head or a flanged head so that the fixing openings 18 and 20 include a dish part, and in this dish part, it is fixed over the plane of the circumscribed surface 8a of the wall insulation panel 2 together at once. The flanged head of the pin 22 can be accommodated.

  FIG. 2 shows three wall insulation panels 22 with spline recesses 24 along the sides, similar to the wall insulation panel 2 of FIGS. 1a and 1b, some splines 26 being two adjacent wall insulation panels. 22 are adjusted to be received in opposing spline recesses 24, thereby assisting in positioning and overall combination once abutted against each other.

  FIG. 3 shows a cross-sectional view along line AA of FIG. 2 showing the alignment of the spline 26 between the two wall insulation panels 22. FIG. 3 also shows the first and second protective shells 28, 30, the VIP panel 32, and the extended region 34 of the wall insulation panel 22.

FIG. 4 shows three representative wall insulation panels that form a wall insulation panel series according to an embodiment of the present invention, the series comprising:
(A) a first set 40 of wall insulation panels comprising two identical VIP panels 46;
(B) a second set 42 of wall insulation panels including one VIP panel 46;
(C) a third set 44 of wall insulation panels comprising two differently shaped VIP panels.

  A first set 40 of wall insulation panels may be defined as having a “complete” or “complete template” of VIP panels 46 therein, wherein the VIP panel is substantially the first of the wall insulation panels. Cover the plane of one set 40.

  The second set 42 of wall insulation panels includes only one VIP panel 46 on one side, the same as the VIP panel 46 in the first set 40 of wall insulation panels. Thereby, it can be seen that the second set 42 of wall insulation panels has less than 50% of the plane of the wall insulation panel covered by the VIP panel 46. The remaining portion 43 of the second set 42 of wall insulation panels effectively exists as a “blank” and does not affect the VIP panel 46 at any particular cut, optionally or as desired by the installer. Can be molded.

  The third set 44 of wall insulation panels has a VIP panel 46 having the same shape as the VIP panel 46 in the first and second sets of wall insulation panels 40, 42. The third set of wall insulation panels 44 also includes a second VIP panel 48 having a width and / or height that is half the shape of the first VIP panel 46. The remaining “blank” portions 49 of the third set of wall insulation panels 44 can be cut or shaped without affecting the VIP panels 46 and 48 as described above.

  In particular, it can be seen from FIG. 4 that first and second protective shells having the same dimensions allow them to be formed from the same molding process and the same material. Thus, a feature of the present invention is that each set comprises the same first and second protective shells, but can provide several different sets of wall insulation panels. This reduces the number of different components required to form a series of wall insulation panels, thereby reducing manufacturing costs and simplifying transportation costs. More importantly, it provides architects, designers, and / or installers with a regular shape of wall insulation panels, and details of the walls, most notably any windows, doors or other entrances, And simplifies the process of placing, designing and / or installing wall insulation panels to adapt the edges of the walls, or the edges of the insulated portions of the walls.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the first and second sets 40, 42 and the third set 44 are connected by using the same shaped VIP panel 46 in all three sets 40, 42, 44. There are minimal manufacturing changes required to provide the only additional VIP shape 48 required to form. The simplicity of manufacture, ease of transport, and simplicity for designers, installers, etc. of the three sets 40, 42, 44 of the wall insulation panel shown in FIG. Contrast with conventional wall insulation panel systems using panels. Such a conventional wall insulation panel not only cannot be cut beyond the minimum trimming around its edges, but also in order to complete the required insulation range over the wall, in particular windows, Filler pieces are required to fit the complete paneling around the door and edges.

  FIG. 5 shows the first and second of the wall insulation panels 40, 42, and 44 shown in FIG. 4 over the entire range of the wall (not shown in FIG. 5) having a window 52 and side edges 54. And the use of the third set. In particular, FIG. 5 shows the application of a first set 40 of several wall insulation panels, where such cutting of the wall insulation panels is not required to align the windows 52 or edges 54. FIG. 5 also shows the application of a second set of wall insulation panels 42 and knowing that such a cut does not cut the VIP panel 46, the blank portion 43 is shaped in the shape of the window 52. Can be cut out to match. FIG. 5 also illustrates the application of a third set 44 of several wall insulation panels, specifically configured to use the second VIP panel shape 48 along the wall edge 54.

  FIG. 5 is based on the single profile of the wall insulation panel, how the wall insulation panel series of the present invention can provide a modular wall insulation system, as well as the shape of the wall to be insulated. And variations in the number and / or shape of VIP panels therein to best accommodate the exclusion zone. Once all the wall insulation panels have been integrated, FIG. 5 illustrates the complete wall insulation cladding 56 and the two or more different, including the series of abutting two or more wall insulation panels described. Figure 2 shows a modular wall insulation system using wall insulation panels.

Claims (18)

A wall insulation panel series for a modular wall insulation system, each wall insulation panel comprising at least a first protective shell;
One or more intermediate VIP panels;
A continuous layer comprising a second protective shell,
The wall insulation panels of the series include two or more sets, each set including first and second protective shells having completely or substantially the same outer dimensions, at least first and second Set of
(I) a different number of identical VIP panels;
A wall insulation panel series comprising any one of (ii) VIP panels of different shapes, or (iii) (i) and (ii).   In order for one or more of the wall insulation panels to allow expansion of the or each VIP panel without deformation of the circumscribing surface of the second protective shell, the first and second The series of claim 1, further comprising one or more extension regions between at least one of the protective shells and the VIP panel.   The series of claim 2, wherein the extended region includes a correction layer.   4. A series according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the extension region comprises a series of ribs or tubes extending between the VIP interface and the VIP panel, at least a portion of the ribs or tubes being deformable.   The series according to claim 1, wherein each VIP panel is a fumed silica VIP panel.   The series according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the wall insulation panel is a rectangle with a side ratio of about 2 to 1.   7. The method according to claim 1, wherein the first and second protective shells form a plurality of cavities therebetween to accommodate a variable number of VIP panels, a variable shape VIP panel, or both. Series described in the section. (A) a first set of wall insulation panels comprising two identically shaped VIP panels;
(B) a second set of wall insulation panels including one VIP panel;
The series according to any one of claims 1 to 7, comprising at least (c) a third set of wall insulation panels comprising two different shaped VIP panels.   9. The series of claim 8, wherein the VIP panel of one of the first set, the second set, and optionally the third set has the same VIP panel shape.   The VIP panel of the third set has a first VIP panel having a first shape, and a second VIP panel that is half the width and / or height of the shape of the first VIP panel; The series according to claim 8 or 9, comprising:   11. A series according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each set comprises identical first and second protective shells, optionally formed from the same material.   12. A series according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first and second protective shells are molded.   The one or both of the first and second protective shells further comprise a longitudinal spline recess, and the series includes a plurality of splines that fit in an intermediate abutting wall insulation panel. The series as described in any one of 1-12.   Each wall insulation panel includes a wall fixing opening at each panel corner and one wall fixing opening passing through a center point offset from the VIP panel, each opening extending laterally to the continuous panel layer The series according to any one of claims 1 to 13. A wall insulation panel comprising one or more VIP panels, comprising first and second molded protective shells having completely or substantially the same outer dimensions and forming a plurality of cavities therebetween, The shell is
(Iv) a different number of identical VIP panels;
(V) A VIP panel having a different shape, or (vi) A wall thermal insulation panel that can accommodate either (i) and (ii).   One or more VIP panels in which the first and second protective shells have a first shape, and one or more VIP panels that are half the width and / or height of the shape of the first VIP panel The wall insulation panel according to claim 15, capable of accommodating a wall.   A wall insulation cladding comprising two or more series of wall insulation panels abutting as defined in any one of claims 1-14.   A modular wall insulation system comprising two or more different wall insulation panels as defined in claim 15 or 16.

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