Prefabricated structure for use in constructing outdoor fireplaces and the like and method of making same

a technology for outdoor fireplaces and prefabricated structures, which is applied in the direction of metal-working equipment, domestic stoves or ranges, lighting and heating equipment, etc., can solve the problems of lack of structural integrity of units, cost of on-site construction, and structural failure, and achieve efficient low-cost production and quality control.

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-06-16
PAULDING RAYMOND
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[0008]In the preferred practice of the method of the present invention, conventional off-site facilities conducive to efficient quality control and efficient low cost production are provided. A first layer of blocks is provided in a desired perimeter configuration and adhesively affixed followed by a second narrow layer of blocks, which defines the shelf for receiving the frame. The frame is then affixed in secure engagement with both the first and second layers of blocks both adhesively and with suitable bolts.

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The cost of on-site construction, however, is substantial and quality control may be difficult to monitor and maintain in on-site construction resulting in a lack of structural integrity of the units and even in structural failure over time.

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[0023]Referring particularly to FIG. 1 of the drawings, an outdoor fireplace is indicated generally at 10 with a lower unit 12 and an upper unit 14, the lower unit 12 having a conventional front opening 16 and the upper unit 14 having a cap 18 and a vertical through opening internally and serving as a chimney for the lower unit which is open at the top. The fireplace is constructed of concrete blocks with exposed aesthetic surfaces and a decorative emblem 20 may be included on the face of the upper chimney unit 14.

[0024]In FIG. 2 the FIG. 1 fireplace is shown in association with left and right hand wood storage units 22, 22. The wood storage units 22, 22 are of similar construction with aesthetically pleasing concrete blocks and each is provided with a front opening 24 readily accessible for the storage of wood to be used in the fireplace.

[0025]FIG. 3 illustrates a somewhat larger unit 26 which may comprise similar units 28, 28 in side-by-side adjacent relationship with a unitary to...

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A method for off-site manufacture of prefabricated monolithic fireplaces etc comprising a plurality of concrete blocks ; the method comprising the steps of constructing a first layer of blocks, providing a steel frame and securing the same to the blocks and to a second layer of blocks constructed atop the first layer, and constructing additional layers of blocks sequentially atop the second layer each block being adhesively secured to each of its adjacent blocks.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]Outdoor fireplaces, grill units, bars and even complete outdoor kitchens have been constructed on-site from concrete blocks and the like for some time and have been generally satisfactory. The cost of on-site construction, however, is substantial and quality control may be difficult to monitor and maintain in on-site construction resulting in a lack of structural integrity of the units and even in structural failure over time.[0002]It is the general object of the present invention to provide a prefabricated monolithic structure of high structural integrity for use in the efficient construction of outdoor fireplaces and the like, and an off-site method of making the same.[0003]It is a further object of the invention to provide a structure of the type mentioned which includes an integral high strength metallic frame resulting in a high degree of structural integrity of the overall structure, and which in turn facilitates the efficient transportation an...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): F24B1/181
CPCF24B1/181
Inventor PAULDING, RAYMOND
Owner PAULDING RAYMOND
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