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US 2006/0141201 A1Published application
Laminated structural members
AssigneePeter Sing
InventorPeter Sing
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Abstract
Cell walls (16) made of wood form a plurality of cells in which a filler material 18 (e.g. foam insulation) is received. Facing members (12, 14) are glued to the sides of the core structure (10). The grain of the wood cell walls (16) extend sideways of the core (10), such that in grain is directed towards the facing members (12, 14). This construction may be used to form logs (L) used for making log cabins, beams, columns, etc. It may also be used for constructing panels used to form furniture elements, such as desks, cabinets, etc., and for making doors.
Claims12
A structural member, comprising:
- a cellular core having first and second sides, said core being formed by strips of wood having a grain that extends substantially perpendicular to the first and second sides of the core;
- a facing member bonded to the first side of the core;
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- a low density material in the cells of the core that is bonded to the wood strips that form the cells and to the facing member for the first side of the core.
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