| 摘要 |
The invention relates to a masonry fireplace and a masonry fireplace log box fitted with a door (interior or exterior) or doors (both interior and exterior) that permits firewood to be loaded into the log box without need to carry wood through the interior of the home. Many masonry fireplaces that are constructed in new homes include a built-in log box (or firewood box) as part of the masonry structure. The log box consists of a recessed chamber with sufficient depth to allow a supply of firewood to be stored convenient to the fireplace without need to stack the wood on the hearth or the floor near the fireplace (or stove insert). With the present invention, the firewood is stocked into the log box from the exterior of the home and removed as needed from the interior opening of the log box. In the case of the single interior or exterior door, the door is insulated for energy efficiency and fitted with a locking mechanism to prevent entry by an intruder. For the case where both interior and exterior doors are provided, one door would be insulated and that door or the other would be provided with a locking mechanism. Hinge locations and bolts that attach the door(s) to the masonry structure are also designed to prevent intruder entry. A second embodiment is disclosed wherein the fireplace and the log box are non-masonry pre-asembled units providing the same advantages as the masonry embodiment.
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