Structural thermal break
AssigneeThermal B Solutions Inc.
InventorsBorna HAJIMIRAGHA, Dritan TOPUZI
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Abstract
A load-bearing thermal break construction element for use in buildings, particularly with overhangs or extensions projecting from the exterior building envelope, comprises a concrete and insulation-filled shell with rebar extending therethrough. The shell has an interior space and a plurality of shafts extending through the interior space. The shafts are shaped to receive rebar in an interference fit, and may be shaped to permit the rebar to pivot while retained in place in the shell. The interior of the shell is filled with insulation and concrete prior to installation in a building.
Claims20
A thermal break, comprising:
- a shell, comprising:
- an interior space defined by exterior walls;
- and
- a plurality of shafts extending through the interior space between a first wall and an opposing second wall of the exterior walls, the plurality of shafts shaped to receive and retain corresponding pieces of rebar;
- the corresponding pieces of rebar, retained in the plurality of shafts;
- the interior space being filled with concrete and insulation.
A shell for a thermal break, comprising:
- an interior space defined by exterior walls;
- and
- a plurality of shafts extending through the interior space between a first wall and an opposing second wall of the exterior walls, the plurality of shafts shaped to receive and retain corresponding pieces of rebar.
A method of manufacturing a thermal break, the method comprising:
- inserting rebar through shafts provided in a shell, the shafts extending between opposing walls of the shell through an interior space of the shell, such that the rebar extends through the shell and protrudes from either opposing wall;
- inserting insulation in the interior space of the shell;
- and
- filling the interior space with concrete.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.