Insulating Structure

Abstract

An insulating structure comprises two beams ( 70 ), each having a longitudinally extending connecting means ( 90 ) and upper and lower flanges ( 76, 78 ) arranged such that a channel is defined along two opposing sides of the beam ( 70 ) between the connecting means ( 90 ) and the upper and lower flanges ( 76, 78 ); and an elongate body of insulating material ( 72 ); wherein a first side of the body is engaged along the length of one of the beams ( 70 ) in one of the channels thereof and an opposite second side of the body ( 72 ) is engaged along the length of the other of the beams ( 70 ) in one of the channels thereof.

1 - 54 . (canceled) 
     
     
         55 . An insulating structure comprising:
 two beams, each having a longitudinally extending connecting means and upper and lower flanges arranged such that a channel is defined along two opposing sides of the beam between the connecting means and the upper and lower flanges; and   an elongate body of insulating material;   wherein a first side of the body is engaged along the length of one of the beams in one of the channels thereof and an opposite second side of the body is engaged along the length of the other of the beams in one of the channels thereof.   
     
     
         56 . An insulating structure according to  claim 55  wherein fixing means is provided to secure the body of insulating material to each beam. 
     
     
         57 . An insulating structure according to  claim 56  wherein the fixing means comprises an adhesive. 
     
     
         58 . An insulating structure according to  claim 55  wherein the insulating body is a container filled with insulating material. 
     
     
         59 . An insulating structure according to  claim 55  wherein the connecting means comprises an insulating material. 
     
     
         60 . An insulating structure according to  claim 55  wherein the insulating body is integral with one or more of the longitudinal connecting means. 
     
     
         61 . An insulating structure according to  claim 55  further comprising a beam disposed intermediate said two beams, the beam comprising upper and lower flanges engaging respective opposite surfaces of the body and fixing means of the beam extending between the upper and lower flanges to secure the flanges together. 
     
     
         62 . An insulating structure comprising an elongated panel of insulating material, upper and lower flanges of a beam engaging respective opposite surfaces of the panel, and fixing means of the beam extending between the upper and lower flanges to secure the flanges together. 
     
     
         63 . An insulating structure according to  claim 62  wherein the fixing means passes through the panel to secure the flanges together. 
     
     
         64 . An insulating structure according to  claim 62  wherein the fixing means lies adjacent to or spaced from an edge of the panel. 
     
     
         65 . An insulating structure according to  claim 62  wherein the fixing means comprises a bolt or screw. 
     
     
         66 . An insulating structure according to  claim 62  wherein respective opposite ends of the panel are formed with the components of a tongue and groove arrangement. 
     
     
         67 . An insulating structure according to  claim 62  wherein one end of the structure defines a channel to receive an opposite end of a further identical structure. 
     
     
         68 . An insulating structure comprising a beam having a longitudinal support member and upper and lower flanges arranged such that a channel is defined along two opposing sides of the beam between the support member and the upper and lower flanges; and an elongate panel of insulating material; wherein a side of the panel is engaged along the length of the beam in one of the channels thereof. 
     
     
         69 . An insulating structure according to  claim 68  wherein the panel is arranged to completely or substantially completely fill the channel between the upper and lower flanges of the beam. 
     
     
         70 . An insulating structure according to  claim 68  wherein the upper and lower flanges each comprise an elongate rectangular block with a longitudinal recess provided in one face thereof, and the support member is arranged to extend between the recess in the upper flange and the recess in the lower flange. 
     
     
         71 . An insulating structure according to  claim 68  wherein the support member comprises insulating material. 
     
     
         72 . An insulating structure according to  claim 68  wherein the panel and the support member are integral. 
     
     
         73 . An insulating structure according to  claim 68  wherein the panel is bonded to the support member by an adhesive. 
     
     
         74 . An insulating structure according to  claim 68  wherein the panel is bonded to the upper and/or lower flanges by an adhesive.