Inserts for hollow structural members
Abstract
A pre-formed insert with stable dimensions for mechanical insertion into a hollow member and that reduces the Nusselt number and convection across the hollow member. The insert may be formed of a low heat conducting material like PVC and have extensions and internal voids that impede convection in the hollow and conduction through the insert. The inserts may be used in heads and sills of aluminum windows, doors and frames. In one embodiment, an insert is received in an open hollow and may cooperate with an insert in a frame hollow to decrease convection at the head end of a sliding window or door. An insert may be placed within the hollow of a window or door beside a roller assembly.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Arconic Inc., Pittsburgh, PA (United States)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1492049
- Patent Number(s):
- 10113356
- Application Number:
- 15/061,050
- Assignee:
- Arconic Inc. (Pittsburgh, PA)
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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E - FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS E04 - BUILDING E04B - GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS
E - FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS E05 - LOCKS E05D - HINGES OR OTHER SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
- DOE Contract Number:
- EE0004012
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 2016 Mar 04
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 42 ENGINEERING
Citation Formats
Lenox, Ronald M., and Kumar, Sneh. Inserts for hollow structural members. United States: N. p., 2018.
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Lenox, Ronald M., & Kumar, Sneh. Inserts for hollow structural members. United States.
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"Inserts for hollow structural members". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1492049.
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