B28B7/0014

RAPID CONNECTION SYSTEM FOR DETACHABLY HOLDING A FORMWORK SHELL AND FORMWORK BEAM
20230220690 · 2023-07-13 · ·

The invention relates to a formwork module for a formwork for a building part comprising at least one formwork carrier and at least one formwork shell, wherein at least one connector is situated between the formwork carrier and the formwork shell. The connector comprises at least one carrier element which is fastened on or in the formwork carrier, and at least one formwork shell element which is fastened in or on the formwork shell. The carrier element and the formwork shell element can be reversibly interconnected and form the connector by means of which the formwork shell can be reversibly connected to the formwork carrier. The invention also relates to the use of a connector for detachably connecting a formwork carrier to a formwork shell and to a method for connecting a formwork shell to a formwork carrier of a formwork module. Finally, the invention relates to a method for separating a formwork shell from a formwork carrier of a formwork module.

Corner shuttering element for shuttering and deshuttering of inner corners
11536041 · 2022-12-27 · ·

A corner shuttering element with two limbs arranged at an angle to each other, on the outer edge of which limbs, edge strips are arranged that can be retracted and extended by means of articulated levers, wherein the edge strips can each be aligned and fixed in their position by means of a plurality of locking elements arranged distributed over the height of the corner shuttering element, and wherein the locking elements are arranged on guides for pull-out webs of the edge strips.

Mold device for molding a waffle slab and method of manufacturing a waffle slab having chamfers

The present disclosure is related to a mold device for molding a waffle slab, wherein a plurality of connecting structures made of steel bars protrude from the sides of the waffle slab, the mold device comprising: a plurality of steel molds provided at both sides of each of the plurality of connecting structures and surrounding the waffle slab, each of the plurality of steel molds having a top surface, which has a hole therein; a plurality of auxiliary devices respectively disposed at the sides of the waffle slab and having through holes corresponding to holes in the plurality of steel molds; and a plurality of fasteners; wherein the plurality of fasteners respectively pass through the through holes of the plurality of auxiliary devices and are fixed into the holes of the plurality of steel molds so that each of the plurality of auxiliary device transversely connects the top surfaces of the plurality of steel molds.

Configurable steel form system for fabricating precast panels
11571834 · 2023-02-07 · ·

A configurable steel form system for creating precast concrete panels is disclosed. The configurable steel form system can be used to create precast panels for both commercial tilt panels and highway noise barrier walls, among other applications. A plurality of steel form system sections are preferably fabricated from steel plate bent into a J-channel member. The configurable steel form system can be designed in sections that are quickly assembled. To suit a particular application, a section can be extended by sequentially attaching extension members to a primary member. A quick-release mechanism can be implemented for ease and speed of connection. Each section can have the panel depth and contour fabricated into the steel form profile. Anchoring holes and corner miters can also be cut into the form's framework.

Cement forms having pin connected form sections
09731433 · 2017-08-15 ·

A form for curable construction materials, comprising an elongated, substantially planar wall having a selected thickness, the wall having inner and outer surfaces, a flange region extending from the wall, the flange region having a flange substantially running the length of the wall, wherein a bore substantially running the length of the wall is formed adjacent the wall and the flange, the flange region further having first and second angled surfaces extending therefrom, wherein a channel extending to the bore is formed between the first and second angled surfaces, wherein one form may be assembled with other forms using pins inserted into respective bores to create a containment system for construction materials.

FORMWORK FOR PRODUCING CONCRETE TUBBING IN A TUNNEL LINING SYSTEM
20220168921 · 2022-06-02 ·

The invention relates to formwork for producing concrete tubbing (500) for a tunnel lining system, with a concrete tub to receive a volume of concrete required to produce the tubbing and, if necessary, to receive the intended reinforcement for the concrete tubbing (500), wherein the concrete tub has at least one base and walls (14, 15) on the base adapted to the mould, wherein at least one wall is arranged detachably from the base and can be pivoted relative to the base between a closed position and an opened position. According to the invention, the formwork has at least one drive system for pivoting the at least one wall between the open and the closed position and for holding same in the relevant position, and the drive system has at least one actuator for pivoting the at least one wall between the open and the closed position.

SECTIONAL REINFORCED CONCRETE SEAWALL
20220025597 · 2022-01-27 ·

A seawall section includes a central hub having an axis extending in a longitudinal direction and three circumferentially spaced walls extending radially from the central hub. Each of the walls is made of cast concrete reinforced with a rebar cage having a plurality of longitudinally spaced pairs of parallel rebars extending radially from the central hub to an end rebar that extends perpendicularly relative to the parallel rebars. Each end rebar is connected to radially outer ends of one of the pairs of parallel rebars. A seawall comprises a plurality of the seawall sections connected together end-to-end with a cable, and connecting plates fastened to adjacent sections. A form for manufacturing the seawall section encloses connected rebars and is filled with concrete.

Adjustable mold and method for manufacturing drainage channels
11173628 · 2021-11-16 · ·

An adjustable mold capable of making castings of various configuration is provided. The adjustable mold has an adjustable die with a core and an adapter, a protrusion, a cavity, and an outer portion with at least two sidewalls, at least two endwalls, and a base therebetween, which outer portion at least partially surrounds the adjustable die to thereby define a mold. During casting, molding material is poured in the mold and allowed to cure to make a casting. The adapter is replaceable to enable castings of multiple configurations to be cast suing the adjustable mold.

WALL BLOCK, RANGE OF WALL BLOCKS, AND FORMWORK FOR PRODUCING A WALL BLOCK
20210348383 · 2021-11-11 ·

Wall block (2) made of artificial stone material; it has an overall elongate form and a first seating surface (10); an opposing second seating face (12); a first end face (14); an opposing second end face (16); a first wall surface side (18); an opposing second wall surface side (20); it has, on its first seating face, a first seating surface (4) and, on its second seating face, a second seating surface (6); it has a lateral surface (8) and a plurality of extension arrangements (30) arranged in a row on its first seating face (10) and a plurality of receiving arrangements (40) arranged in a row on its second seating face (12), these arrangements each being complementary to one another such that a particular extension arrangement fits in form-fitting engagement with a particular receiving arrangement of a third further wall block which is designed as a receiving arrangement of the claimed wall block, and such that a particular receiving arrangement fits in form-fitting engagement with a particular extension arrangement of a fourth further wall block which is designed as an extension arrangement of the claimed wall block, the particular extension arrangement and the particular receiving arrangement being designed such that the form-fitting engagement—considered per se—is possible both when the longitudinal central axes of the claimed wall block and of the third further or fourth further wall block are parallel to one another and when the longitudinal central axes of the claimed wall block and of the third further or fourth further wall block—seen in plan view of the first seating face or the second seating face of the claimed wall block—extend at an angle (81) to one another; and it is formed having a fin (60) at the transition between its first end face and its first wall surface side, and/or at the transition between its first end face and its second wall surface side, which fin protrudes beyond a virtual flat surface (61) located at the center of the first end face at a right angle to the longitudinal axis of the wall block.

Sectional reinforced concrete seawall
11773553 · 2023-10-03 ·

A seawall section includes a central hub having an axis extending in a longitudinal direction and three circumferentially spaced walls extending radially from the central hub. Each of the walls is made of cast concrete reinforced with a rebar cage having a plurality of longitudinally spaced pairs of parallel rebars extending radially from the central hub to an end rebar that extends perpendicularly relative to the parallel rebars. Each end rebar is connected to radially outer ends of one of the pairs of parallel rebars. A seawall comprises a plurality of the seawall sections connected together end-to-end with a cable, and connecting plates fastened to adjacent sections. A form for manufacturing the seawall section encloses connected rebars and is filled with concrete.