Expandable spacer cores for panel doors and the method of making

Details Expandable spacer cores for panel doors and the method of making Expandable spacer cores for panel doors and the method of making

1997-05-12

1999-03-02

Kent, Christopher

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Composite prefabricated panel including adjunctive means

Sandwich or hollow with sheet-like facing members

52456, 527931, 527941, 428116, E04C 236, E06B 374

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058756094

ABSTRACT:
A door is provided that has a first outer skin and a second outer skin. A first and second outer skins are separated by frame to form a hollow core between the frame and the outer skins. An expandable spacer is connected to the first and second skins to hold the first and second skins a predetermined distance apart. The expandable spacer has a plurality of elongated members having a width. The elongated members are each oriented substantially perpendicular to the first and second outer skins. The expandable spacer has a plurality of expandable core liners extending between the elongated members. The expandable core liners orient the elongated members with respect to the first and second outer skins in a perpendicular direction. The elongated members having a reduced width portion formed therein that corresponds to the molded portion of the first skin. A reinforcement layer may be applied to the elongated members at the narrowed portion to support the narrowed portion.

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