Separated Member Wood Framing
First Claim
1. A wood framing assembly comprising a first chord having outer and inner surfaces;
- a second chord having outer and inner surfaces;
wherein said outer surface of said second chord is substantially parallel to said outer surface of said first chord and spaced apart therefrom; and
a plurality of separated connecting members between the said inner surfaces of said first and second chords.
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Abstract
A family of manufactured framing assemblies primarily constructed of wood products that fit together to produce a wall with superior thermal characteristics, reduced wood content, improved straightness, reduced labor requirements, and other benefits when compared with conventional wood frame construction. Framing assemblies including wall stud assemblies and top and bottom plate assemblies that are each composed of two separated chords firmly connected by a combination of connecting members that include pegs and/or blocks. King jack stud assemblies replace 2 studs on each side of a window, door, or other opening and have slots to receive the core extending from a horizontal support assembly. Horizontal support assemblies with superior thermal characteristics include a header assembly and a window base assembly. Nails, adhesives, press fit, and other methods are used as desired for attachment.
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20 Claims
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1. A wood framing assembly comprising a first chord having outer and inner surfaces;
- a second chord having outer and inner surfaces;
wherein said outer surface of said second chord is substantially parallel to said outer surface of said first chord and spaced apart therefrom; and
a plurality of separated connecting members between the said inner surfaces of said first and second chords. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
- a second chord having outer and inner surfaces;
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14. A horizontal support assembly comprising of a center load bearing wood product core having opposite sides;
- a first insulating foam layer having opposite surfaces, were one surface is affixed to one of said side of said core;
a second insulating foam layer having opposite surfaces, where one surface is affixed to the opposite said side of said core;
a first wood product face layer affixed to the opposite surface of said first foam layer;
a second wood product face layer affixed to the opposite surface of said second foam layer.
- a first insulating foam layer having opposite surfaces, were one surface is affixed to one of said side of said core;
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15. A wall comprising:
- a first horizontal wood framing assembly, a second horizontal wood framing assembly, a plurality of vertical wood framing assemblies, between said first and second horizontal wood framing assemblies. First and second horizontal wood frame assemblies comprise of blocks.
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16. A wall 15 further comprising:
- a diagonal brace fastened to inner surfaces of chords of a plurality of wood framing assemblies
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17. A wall 15 further comprising:
- a horizontal support assembly.
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18. A wall 15 further comprising:
- a vertical king jack stud comprises slots positioned in said vertical king jack stud and a horizontal support assembly with ends of said core of said support assembly that extend beyond the remaining portions of said support assembly and wherein said end of said horizontal support assembly is positioned in said slot of said vertical king jack stud.
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19. A wall of 15 wherein a connecting member is placed between said chords of said vertical wood framing assembly, such that it extends beyond said chords of said vertical wood framing assembly, such that said vertical connecting member is adapted to fit between said chords of said horizontal wood framing assembly.
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20. A wall of 19, wherein said extended connecting member contacts a connecting member of said horizontal wood framing assembly.
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