B21F27/08

ROBOTIC MESH STRUCTURE GENERATION FOR CONCRETE FORMWORK AND REINFORCEMENT

In one aspect the invention relates to a mobile robotic end-effector tool for generating a mesh structure for use in reinforced concrete building systems. The tool comprises: —at least one robotic end-effector (EE), being movable in six degrees of freedom for applying an endless secondary mesh structure (2 ms) to the provided primary mesh structure (1 ms) continuously by roll spot welding, —wherein the at least one robotic end-effector (EE) further comprises: —a welding unit (W), in particular a resistance welding unit, configured for welding the secondary mesh structure (2 ms) to the primary mesh structure (1 ms) at predefined connection positions to generate cross-wire connections; —contact force sensors, configured for measuring the contact force of the robotic end-effector (EE), being applied to the primary mesh structure (1 ms) during rolling over the primary mesh structure (1 ms); —a processor (P) for closed loop control of the at least one robotic end-effector (EE) by means of control signals, wherein the control signals are generated at least in part in response to the measured contact force.

A STRUCTURE FOR THE REINFORCEMENT OF PAVEMENTS

The invention relates to a structure for the reinforcement of pavements. The structure is provided at predetermined positions with interruptions or with weakened zones. The invention further relates to a method of manufacturing such a structure and to a method of breaking up a pavement reinforced with such a structure.

A STRUCTURE FOR THE REINFORCEMENT OF PAVEMENTS

The invention relates to a structure for the reinforcement of pavements. The structure is provided at predetermined positions with interruptions or with weakened zones. The invention further relates to a method of manufacturing such a structure and to a method of breaking up a pavement reinforced with such a structure.

SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, AND METHODS OF ADJUSTABLY BUILDING REBAR STRUCTURE
20220305544 · 2022-09-29 ·

Feed segments within an adjustable feed matrix may be vertically adjusted, horizontally adjusted, and adjusted for rebar thickness. The adjustable feed matrix may be used in rebar structure building. A feed column may include a plurality of feed segments. Each feed segment may include a feed input and a feed output connected by a feed cavity. The feed cavity can include a feed mechanism and/or stabilizing mechanism that allows different thicknesses of rebar to consistently pass through the feed segment to the feed output. A vertical adjustment may adjust vertical spacing of the segments and increase or decrease vertical spacing of the feed outputs, enabling different vertical spacing between rebar passing through segments of the feed column. The feed column may attach to a rail through a coupling. The coupling may be released through a horizontal adjustment, enabling the feed column to slide along the rail and adjust horizontal spacing of the feed outputs.

Rebar Tying Robot
20220143678 · 2022-05-12 ·

A rebar tying system including a main body with a central opening that passes from top to bottom of the main body, two or more propulsion members coupled to the main body and configured to propel the rebar tying system over a rebar mat, and a plurality of rebar tying gun holders coupled to the main body, the rebar tying gun holders configured to each receive a rebar tying gun, and configured to be selectively positionable both horizontally and vertically in the central opening to perform rebar tying operations

Reinforcement Cage Rolling Machine
20230302526 · 2023-09-28 ·

A reinforcement cage rolling machine has a driving mechanism; an earth axis connected to a driving end of the driving mechanism; a stable feeding mechanism, connected to the earth axis; a main flange arranged on the earth axis; a secondary flange arranged on the earth axis; a spacing regulating mechanism arranged on the main flange and the secondary flange.

The spacing regulating mechanism arranged on the main flange and the secondary flange can regulate the spacing between the reinforcements, so as to improve the overall stability of the reinforcement cage meets the quality standard and avoid potential safety hazards.

Reinforcement Cage Rolling Machine
20230302526 · 2023-09-28 ·

A reinforcement cage rolling machine has a driving mechanism; an earth axis connected to a driving end of the driving mechanism; a stable feeding mechanism, connected to the earth axis; a main flange arranged on the earth axis; a secondary flange arranged on the earth axis; a spacing regulating mechanism arranged on the main flange and the secondary flange.

The spacing regulating mechanism arranged on the main flange and the secondary flange can regulate the spacing between the reinforcements, so as to improve the overall stability of the reinforcement cage meets the quality standard and avoid potential safety hazards.

Wire Tying Tool
20220023933 · 2022-01-27 ·

An apparatus for twist tying wire around intersecting rebar bars. The apparatus is configured to receive and discharge precut wire segments, form and wrap the wire around the rebar, and twist the wire securely around the rebar. The user merely positions the tool at the rebar intersection, release a wire segment into the work end of the tool, and with a single fluid motion move a slide mechanism up to bend the wire segment around the rebar and twist it about itself to tie the rebar together.

Wire Tying Tool
20220023933 · 2022-01-27 ·

An apparatus for twist tying wire around intersecting rebar bars. The apparatus is configured to receive and discharge precut wire segments, form and wrap the wire around the rebar, and twist the wire securely around the rebar. The user merely positions the tool at the rebar intersection, release a wire segment into the work end of the tool, and with a single fluid motion move a slide mechanism up to bend the wire segment around the rebar and twist it about itself to tie the rebar together.

PROTECTIVE CABLE NETS SYSTEM (PCNS)
20230321715 · 2023-10-12 ·

A combined net structure is disclosed that comprises a non-planar coarse net with a grid-like structure comprising a plurality of coarse cables wherein longitudinal coarse cables intersect with latitudinal coarse cables to form a plurality of coarse cells and cutouts of a fine net attached to the coarse net, wherein the fine net comprises a plurality of adjacent fine cables. Each non-edge fine cable is attached to two adjacent fine cables on each of its sides at a plurality of locations along their lengths forming attachment points, wherein the fine net is arranged in a form of an array of fine quadrangular cells with said attachment points constituting the vertices of the fine quadrangular cells. System that comprises the combined net structures are disclosed as well.