CA2201561A1 - Compression members for use in partition walls - Google Patents
Compression members for use in partition wallsInfo
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- CA2201561A1 CA2201561A1 CA 2201561 CA2201561A CA2201561A1 CA 2201561 A1 CA2201561 A1 CA 2201561A1 CA 2201561 CA2201561 CA 2201561 CA 2201561 A CA2201561 A CA 2201561A CA 2201561 A1 CA2201561 A1 CA 2201561A1
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- Prior art keywords
- blocks
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- lateral supports
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- compression members
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Classifications
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04C—STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS; BUILDING MATERIALS
- E04C3/00—Structural elongated elements designed for load-supporting
- E04C3/30—Columns; Pillars; Struts
- E04C3/36—Columns; Pillars; Struts of materials not covered by groups E04C3/32 or E04C3/34; of a combination of two or more materials
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
- E04B2/00—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls
- E04B2/74—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge
- E04B2/80—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge with framework or posts of wood
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04C—STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS; BUILDING MATERIALS
- E04C3/00—Structural elongated elements designed for load-supporting
- E04C3/02—Joists; Girders, trusses, or trusslike structures, e.g. prefabricated; Lintels; Transoms; Braces
- E04C3/12—Joists; Girders, trusses, or trusslike structures, e.g. prefabricated; Lintels; Transoms; Braces of wood, e.g. with reinforcements, with tensioning members
- E04C3/16—Joists; Girders, trusses, or trusslike structures, e.g. prefabricated; Lintels; Transoms; Braces of wood, e.g. with reinforcements, with tensioning members with apertured web, e.g. trusses
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Abstract
Described herein is a compression member comprising first and second lateral supports and a plurality of spacer blocks. The lateral supports and the spacer blocks include cooperating tongue and groove elements that are maintaine together with glue.
Description
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-TITLE OF THE INVENTION
COMPRESSION MEMBERS FOR USE IN PARTITION WALLS
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to compression members which are used in the construction of partition walls.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Compression members, also known as spaced compression members, consist of two individual members which are joined with spacer and end blocks which are vertically spaced from one another to define openings allowing the passage of electrical wire and plumbing therethrough.
The connection of the blocks with the individual members is accomplished either by gluing or fastening (screws or nails); in some cases, the connection is accomplished by means of a metallic plate which surround and are secured to the parts to be connected.
However, it has been found that presently used spaced compression members with jointed or glued connectors lack in compression strength as a result of their particular connection.
OBJECTS AND STATEMENT OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to overcome the above problems stated with respect to presently available compression members.
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-TITLE OF THE INVENTION
COMPRESSION MEMBERS FOR USE IN PARTITION WALLS
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to compression members which are used in the construction of partition walls.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Compression members, also known as spaced compression members, consist of two individual members which are joined with spacer and end blocks which are vertically spaced from one another to define openings allowing the passage of electrical wire and plumbing therethrough.
The connection of the blocks with the individual members is accomplished either by gluing or fastening (screws or nails); in some cases, the connection is accomplished by means of a metallic plate which surround and are secured to the parts to be connected.
However, it has been found that presently used spaced compression members with jointed or glued connectors lack in compression strength as a result of their particular connection.
OBJECTS AND STATEMENT OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to overcome the above problems stated with respect to presently available compression members.
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This is achieved by providing an improved connection arrangement between the individual pieces and the connecting blocks.
The present invention therefore relates to a compression member which consists of a pair of lateral supports spaced from one another 5 by means of blocks including end blocks and intermediate blocks which are, in turn, spaced from one another to provide open spaces therebetween. The connection of the blocks to the lateral supports is effected by means of a round joint groove arrangement extending longitudinally along the inner face of the lateral supports and on both opposite side faces of the end and 10 intermediate blocks.
Preferably, the round joint connection is secured by means of an adhesive such as a resorcinol or a phenol-resorcinol resin especially adapted for wood.
And another object of the present invention is to provide a 15 novel method of making and assembling the various components which form part of the compression member.
Other objects and further scope of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description given hereinafter. It should be understood however that this detailed description, 20 while indicating preferred embodiments of the invention, is given by way of illustration only since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art.
DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a spaced compression member such as found in the prior art;
Figure 2 is a perspective view showing part of a compression member made in accordance with the present invention;
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Figure 3 is an enlarged elevational view showing two supports prior to a longitudinal connection to form a lateral support;
Figure 4 is an enlarged view showing the dimensions of the grooves of a lateral support;
Figure 5 is an end view showing the groove arrangement of a block and of two lateral supports;
Figure 6 is an end view showing the lateral supports and an intermediate block being connected;
Figures 7-11 show the various steps in the method of making and assembling a space compression member in accordance with the present invention.
DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Referring to Figure 1, there is shown a space compression member, generally denoted 10, forming part of the prior art of the present invention. It consists of a pair of lateral supports 12 and 14 which are horizontally spaced from one another by means of a series of blocks consisting of a pair of end blocks 16 and 18 and of a plurality of intermediate blocks 20 (four being shown in the present embodiment). The blocks are vertically spaced from one another so as to define open spaces 22 which, when present in a partition wall, serve to allow passage of electrical wiring and/or plumbing conduits therethrough.
At present, the manner of joining the blocks to the lateral supports is either by fastening means, such as screws or nails, or by an adhesive; in some cases, a metallic plate surrounds the blocks and the lateral supports, the plate being nailed or otherwise secured to the wood pieces.
Referring to Figure 2, the spaced compression member of the present invention, generally denoted 30, consists of a pair of lateral supports 32 and 34 which are spaced by blocks, such as end block 36 and intermediate block 38.
Referring to Figures 3 and 4, each lateral support 32, 34 may be formed of a series of wood studs 32a and 32b. These supports are jointed at their facing ends by means of a tongue and groove arrangement 40,42. Preferred dimensions on such tongue and groove arrangement is indicated in Figure 4.
Referring to Figures 5 and 6, the interconnection of the blocks with the lateral support will now be given. As can be seen, the inner faces 43 and 44 of respective lateral supports 32 and 34 include a round tongue and groove configuration which is adapted to engage the round tongue and groove arrangement which is displayed of both opposite side faces 46 and 48 of the intermediate block 36. Figure 6 shows parts 32, 34 and 36 after connection.
In order to secure the connection, adhesive is used in the tongue and groove arrangements 50 and 52. All parts are made of wood, which may be pieces of spruce, pine and/or fir wood, preferably have a grade 2 or better. These wood pieces may be jointed with an adhesive which is standard for this type of wood material, such as a resorcinol or phenol-resorcinol resin.
The present invention is also concerned with a novel method of making and assembling the compression member of the present invention.
Referring to Figures 7 and 8, a piece of lumber 100 has its opposite faces 102 and 104 machined to have the round tongue and groove configuration illustrated as 106 and 108, respectively. Referring to Figure 9, the piece of lumber is longitudinally cut along line 110 to form two distinct supports 112 and 114. Other pieces 100 are not longitudinally cut but are laterally cut so as to form blocks, such as block 116 in Figure 10. A coating ~ 7 ~
of adhesive is then applied to the round tongue and groove configuration.
Finally, the assembly of the two lateral supports 112 and 114 with a series of intermediate blocks 116 is accomplished by applying pressure on the outside of the supports, as indicated by arrows 120 and 122 in Figure 11.
The two lateral supports 112 and 114 may be formed of a plurality of supports which are then jointed with a tongue and groove arrangement 40 and 42 (see Figure 3) in cases where the support requires a length greater than that available.
As will be understood by one of ordinary skilled in the art, the lateral supports and the blocks may be formed of recuperated small pieces of lumber that have been joined as illustrated in Figure 3. This presents two major advantages: the recuperation of small pieces of lumber that are usually thrown away and the construction of compression members that are less prone to distortion under adverse temperature and/or humidity conditions.
Another advantage of the present invention is that the pieces of wood used to form the compression members according to the present invention are up graded since the weak portion, for example bods, are eliminated before the members are jointed and killed dry to about 19~ or less humidity. A stronger structural piece of wood results since nearly all possibility of wood distorsion are eliminated.
Although the invention has been described with respect to one specific form, it will be evident to the person skilled in the art that it may be refined and modified in various ways. It is therefore wished to have it understood that the present invention should not be limited in interpretation, except by the terms of the following claims.
The present invention therefore relates to a compression member which consists of a pair of lateral supports spaced from one another 5 by means of blocks including end blocks and intermediate blocks which are, in turn, spaced from one another to provide open spaces therebetween. The connection of the blocks to the lateral supports is effected by means of a round joint groove arrangement extending longitudinally along the inner face of the lateral supports and on both opposite side faces of the end and 10 intermediate blocks.
Preferably, the round joint connection is secured by means of an adhesive such as a resorcinol or a phenol-resorcinol resin especially adapted for wood.
And another object of the present invention is to provide a 15 novel method of making and assembling the various components which form part of the compression member.
Other objects and further scope of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description given hereinafter. It should be understood however that this detailed description, 20 while indicating preferred embodiments of the invention, is given by way of illustration only since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art.
DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a spaced compression member such as found in the prior art;
Figure 2 is a perspective view showing part of a compression member made in accordance with the present invention;
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Figure 3 is an enlarged elevational view showing two supports prior to a longitudinal connection to form a lateral support;
Figure 4 is an enlarged view showing the dimensions of the grooves of a lateral support;
Figure 5 is an end view showing the groove arrangement of a block and of two lateral supports;
Figure 6 is an end view showing the lateral supports and an intermediate block being connected;
Figures 7-11 show the various steps in the method of making and assembling a space compression member in accordance with the present invention.
DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Referring to Figure 1, there is shown a space compression member, generally denoted 10, forming part of the prior art of the present invention. It consists of a pair of lateral supports 12 and 14 which are horizontally spaced from one another by means of a series of blocks consisting of a pair of end blocks 16 and 18 and of a plurality of intermediate blocks 20 (four being shown in the present embodiment). The blocks are vertically spaced from one another so as to define open spaces 22 which, when present in a partition wall, serve to allow passage of electrical wiring and/or plumbing conduits therethrough.
At present, the manner of joining the blocks to the lateral supports is either by fastening means, such as screws or nails, or by an adhesive; in some cases, a metallic plate surrounds the blocks and the lateral supports, the plate being nailed or otherwise secured to the wood pieces.
Referring to Figure 2, the spaced compression member of the present invention, generally denoted 30, consists of a pair of lateral supports 32 and 34 which are spaced by blocks, such as end block 36 and intermediate block 38.
Referring to Figures 3 and 4, each lateral support 32, 34 may be formed of a series of wood studs 32a and 32b. These supports are jointed at their facing ends by means of a tongue and groove arrangement 40,42. Preferred dimensions on such tongue and groove arrangement is indicated in Figure 4.
Referring to Figures 5 and 6, the interconnection of the blocks with the lateral support will now be given. As can be seen, the inner faces 43 and 44 of respective lateral supports 32 and 34 include a round tongue and groove configuration which is adapted to engage the round tongue and groove arrangement which is displayed of both opposite side faces 46 and 48 of the intermediate block 36. Figure 6 shows parts 32, 34 and 36 after connection.
In order to secure the connection, adhesive is used in the tongue and groove arrangements 50 and 52. All parts are made of wood, which may be pieces of spruce, pine and/or fir wood, preferably have a grade 2 or better. These wood pieces may be jointed with an adhesive which is standard for this type of wood material, such as a resorcinol or phenol-resorcinol resin.
The present invention is also concerned with a novel method of making and assembling the compression member of the present invention.
Referring to Figures 7 and 8, a piece of lumber 100 has its opposite faces 102 and 104 machined to have the round tongue and groove configuration illustrated as 106 and 108, respectively. Referring to Figure 9, the piece of lumber is longitudinally cut along line 110 to form two distinct supports 112 and 114. Other pieces 100 are not longitudinally cut but are laterally cut so as to form blocks, such as block 116 in Figure 10. A coating ~ 7 ~
of adhesive is then applied to the round tongue and groove configuration.
Finally, the assembly of the two lateral supports 112 and 114 with a series of intermediate blocks 116 is accomplished by applying pressure on the outside of the supports, as indicated by arrows 120 and 122 in Figure 11.
The two lateral supports 112 and 114 may be formed of a plurality of supports which are then jointed with a tongue and groove arrangement 40 and 42 (see Figure 3) in cases where the support requires a length greater than that available.
As will be understood by one of ordinary skilled in the art, the lateral supports and the blocks may be formed of recuperated small pieces of lumber that have been joined as illustrated in Figure 3. This presents two major advantages: the recuperation of small pieces of lumber that are usually thrown away and the construction of compression members that are less prone to distortion under adverse temperature and/or humidity conditions.
Another advantage of the present invention is that the pieces of wood used to form the compression members according to the present invention are up graded since the weak portion, for example bods, are eliminated before the members are jointed and killed dry to about 19~ or less humidity. A stronger structural piece of wood results since nearly all possibility of wood distorsion are eliminated.
Although the invention has been described with respect to one specific form, it will be evident to the person skilled in the art that it may be refined and modified in various ways. It is therefore wished to have it understood that the present invention should not be limited in interpretation, except by the terms of the following claims.
Claims (2)
1. A compression member comprising:
first and second lateral supports;
a plurality of spacer blocks;
wherein said lateral supports and said spacer blocks include cooperating tongue and groove elements.
first and second lateral supports;
a plurality of spacer blocks;
wherein said lateral supports and said spacer blocks include cooperating tongue and groove elements.
2. A method for forming a compression member comprising the steps of:
forming tongue and groove elements on opposite faces of a lumber;
splitting said lumber;
forming tongue and groove elements on a spacer block;
coating said tongue and groove elements with adhesive;
joining said block to said splitting lumber;
applying pressure.
forming tongue and groove elements on opposite faces of a lumber;
splitting said lumber;
forming tongue and groove elements on a spacer block;
coating said tongue and groove elements with adhesive;
joining said block to said splitting lumber;
applying pressure.
Priority Applications (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA 2201561 CA2201561A1 (en) | 1997-04-02 | 1997-04-02 | Compression members for use in partition walls |
| CA 2227424 CA2227424A1 (en) | 1997-04-02 | 1998-04-01 | Spaced compression member |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA 2201561 CA2201561A1 (en) | 1997-04-02 | 1997-04-02 | Compression members for use in partition walls |
Publications (1)
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| CA2201561A1 true CA2201561A1 (en) | 1998-10-02 |
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| CA 2201561 Abandoned CA2201561A1 (en) | 1997-04-02 | 1997-04-02 | Compression members for use in partition walls |
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- 1997-04-02 CA CA 2201561 patent/CA2201561A1/en not_active Abandoned
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