Trim block drying rack and method
US5704134A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 16, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF26B25/185
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A rack assembly for drying short lumber pieces is provided. The rack assembly includes unitary racks for supporting each tier of lumber pieces in a stack. Each rack includes transverse stickers to separate it from the preceding tier and a number of longitudinal tracks to guide the placement of the short lumber pieces. The pieces are arranged end-to-end in rows extending the length of the rack and the rows are arranged side-by-side across the width of the rack. A method of using such a rack to facilitate the drying of lumber is also provided.
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