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Insulating Structure

a technology of insulating structure and rafters, which is applied in the direction of structural elements, building components, roof coverings, etc., can solve the problems of limiting the amount of useable roof space and the fixing of rafters, and achieves the effects of reducing costs, smooth walls, and easy fixing

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-12-02
TURNER MICHAEL JAMES PAUL +1
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Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides an insulating structure that combines a beam and an insulating panel in a single structure, allowing for quick and easy construction of an insulated frame. The structure can be easily transported and is effective in minimizing cold bridging. The upper and lower flanges of the beam are engaged with the insulating panel, creating a continuous insulating path. The insulating panel can fill the channel between the upper and lower flanges, or only partially, and can be made of various insulating materials. The beam can be continuous or discontinuous along its length. The invention also provides a method for securely fixing the insulating panel to the beam. Overall, the invention simplifies construction and improves the integrity of the insulating structure."

Problems solved by technology

A traditional structure using roof trusses limits the amount of useable roof space.
This maximizes roof space but leads to problems with the fixing of the rafters, through the insulting layer, to counter battens on which the tiles are fixed since a typical insulating layer might be 200 mm thick.

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[0066]With reference to FIG. 1, there is illustrated an insulating structure 10 according to an embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention. This comprises an I-beam 12 and an elongate thermally insulating panel 14. The I-beam 12 comprises a longitudinal support member 16, an upper flange 18, and a lower flange 20. As such, a channel 22 is defined along two opposing sides of the I-beam 12 between the support member 16 and the upper and lower flanges 18, 20. The panel 14 includes an upper surface 28, a lower surface 30 and opposed sides 24 and 25. A side 24 of the panel 14 is engaged along the length of the I-beam 12 in one of the channels 22 thereof, abutting against the support member 16 and the upper and lower flanges 18, 20.

[0067]The upper and lower flanges 18, 20 are made from timber and each is formed from an elongate rectangular block with a central longitudinal recess 26 provided in one face thereof. The upper and lower flanges 18, 20 are arranged opposite one ano...

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An insulating structure comprises two beams (70), each having a longitudinally extending connecting means (90) and upper and lower flanges (76, 78) arranged such that a channel is defined along two opposing sides of the beam (70) between the connecting means (90) and the upper and lower flanges (76, 78); and an elongate body of insulating material (72); wherein a first side of the body is engaged along the length of one of the beams (70) in one of the channels thereof and an opposite second side of the body (72) is engaged along the length of the other of the beams (70) in one of the channels thereof.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates to an insulating structure, preferably an insulated beam construction. Particularly, but not exclusively, the invention relates to an insulated beam construction that is suitable for new build ‘room-in-the-roof’ constructions and / or structural walls and flooring.[0002]It will be understood that throughout this application the term ‘beam’ is used generally to denote an elongate load-bearing structure. In use, the beam may be elongate along any axis and may, for example, be vertical, horizontal or inclined. Accordingly, in certain applications, the beam may be considered a rail, a joist or a rafter but is not limited thereto. In addition, the term ‘beam’ need not refer to an integral structure but may relate to a structure formed from a number of discrete parts.[0003]With new build ‘room-in-the-roof’ constructions, it is desirable that certain requirements are met, these being low cost, rapid on-site installation, no need for highly s...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E04C3/29
CPCE04B1/7654E04B5/12E04D13/1625E04C3/291E04C3/292E04B7/22E04B2/7412E04B1/18E04B1/185E04B1/62E04B1/7658E04B7/00E04C3/29
Inventor TURNER, MICHAEL JAMES PAULNALBORCZYK, STEFAN MARTIN
Owner TURNER MICHAEL JAMES PAUL