| 摘要 |
A support structure (10) for supporting a load (C) comprises a core (12) of connected strips (14) including spacer strips (16) of corrugated material and at least one bent strip (18) having a plurality of laminated layers (20). The bent strip (18) is disposed between opposing spacer strips (16) and secured at bend surfaces (22) along the bent strip (18). The bent strip (18) and the opposing spacer strips (16) have edge surfaces (A) for supporting the load (C). The edge surfaces (A) define a plane (B) substantially perpendicular to the bend surfaces (22). The spacer strips (16) and bent strips (18) are preferably formed of material selected from plastic, paper, and metal. The opposing spacer strips (16) may be substantially parallel, curved, or any combination of the two to provide a variety of desired shapes. The bent strip (18) may be creased at substantially equal intervals to form bend surfaces (22) along opposite sides of the bent strip (18). An adhesive is applied along the bend surfaces (22) for securing the bent strip (18) to opposing spacer strips (16) and for holding the bent strip (18) at a predetermined pitch angle (P). A cover (24) may be wrapped around a substantial portion of the core (12) for further reinforcing and restricting movement of the strips (14). The cover (24) is preferably adhesively secured to the core (12). |
