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Insulated Supports

a technology of supports and supports, applied in the direction of walls, coverings/linings, constructions, etc., can solve the problems of somewhat weak structures, and achieve the effect of increasing the insulation valu

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-01-15
UNITED TECH CORP
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The patent describes insulated supports that are made up of a framing member and insulated plugs that fit into cutouts on the framing member. This increases the insulation value of the support. The technical effect of this invention is to provide better insulation for supports, which can help to improve the efficiency and performance of the support system.

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However, some of this reduction in loss has resulted in somewhat weaker structures, such as those in which increased stud spacing of a wall is used in order to increase the availability for insulation placement.

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[0016]Insulated supports are provided. In this regard, several exemplary embodiments will be described that generally involve framing members. In some embodiments, a framing member is formed of dimensional lumber that incorporates one or more cutouts. Plugs of insulation are positioned within the cutouts. As such, a support with decreased weight and increased insulation properties compared to conventional timber framing is provided. Notably, at least some of these supports are capable of being worked by conventional construction tools.

[0017]Referring now to the drawings, FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram depicting an exemplary embodiment of a support. As shown in FIG. 1, support 100 includes a framing member 102. In this embodiment, the framing member is formed of a length of 2″×6″ dimensional lumber although various other dimensions and / or materials can be used in other embodiments. Framing member 102 includes opposing faces 106, 108, with sidewalls 110, 112 extending between the faces...

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Insulated supports are provided. In this regard, representative insulated support includes: a framing member having opposing faces and opposing sidewalls extending between the faces, the framing member further having a cutout positioned along a length thereof; and an insulated plug sized and shaped to be received within the cutout such that the insulated plug, when inserted into the cutout, increases an insulation (R) value of the support.

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BACKGROUND[0001]1. Technical Field[0002]This disclosure generally relates to building construction.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]Demand for electricity and other sources of energy continues to put an emphasis on the need for energy efficiency. This is particularly so in the case of building construction design. In this regard, tremendous strides have been made toward energy efficiency of structures. By way of example, heat loss from insulated wall cavities has been reduced. However, some of this reduction in loss has resulted in somewhat weaker structures, such as those in which increased stud spacing of a wall is used in order to increase the availability for insulation placement. This can also have an impact on the interior of the wall, such as by reducing locations for attaching drywall, for example.SUMMARY[0005]Insulated supports are provided. In this regard, an exemplary embodiment of an insulated support comprises: a framing member formed of a length of dimensio...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E04C1/39
CPCE04B2/7412
Inventor GREENBERG, MICHAEL D.
Owner UNITED TECH CORP