Patent ID: 9052140
Filing Date: 2015-06-09
Classification: F26B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for converting an existing kiln to a multi-pass kiln, comprising: coupling at least a first chamber to the existing kiln to form an elongated enclosure with a first end that includes the first chamber, a generally opposite second end, and first and second sides defined by a longitudinal axis that extends through the first and second ends; and providing a guide member configured to guide a lumber charge at least partially through both of said sides of the elongated enclosure along a reciprocal path of flow, wherein a first portion of the guide member extends along the first side of the elongated enclosure, a generally parallel second portion of the guide member extends along the second side of the elongated enclosure, and a connector portion of the guide member extends between the first portion and the second portion across the longitudinal axis, wherein the connector portion is configured to guide the lumber charge from the first portion to the second portion, and the reciprocal path of flow has a first direction on from the first side and a generally opposite second direction on the the second side.