Automated Self-Installing Concrete Formwork

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel form of concrete formwork for reinforced concrete that relates generally to building construction, and particularly to an improvement to reinforced concrete with an automated self-installing concrete formwork where the system allows all elements required for the concrete pour to be pre-fabricated in a modular way to reduce human error on site and ease speed with which concrete can be being poured onto the rebar for curing.

Claims

1: An automated self-installing concrete formwork: speed up the installation of reinforced concrete on the construction site by being self-installing, and automated in their function.

2: An automated self-installing concrete formwork that makes it possible to build houses, buildings and infrastructure faster.

3: An automated assembly regarding self-installing concrete formwork comprising: (1) single brushless servo hinge (2) double brushless servo hinge (two hinges back-to-back in a single housing) (3) metal tube leg prop (4) plywood/plastic composite sheet with coated steel frame reinforcement (5) metal base chassis (6) battery pack and motor controller (7) retractable wheel that pulls up once unit is set in place ready for concrete

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING

[0025] non-limiting and non-exhaustive embodiments of the present invention are described with reference to the following drawings. The system and method of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying flow chart drawing figure, in which:

[0026] FIG. 1 is a view that shows the different stages of the invention as it moves onto a construction site under its own power, opens up, and positions itself as per preferred embodiments of the invention. FIG. 1 represents the version that is used for foundation walls.

[0027] FIG. 2 is a view that shows the different stages of the invention as it moves onto a construction site under its own power, opens up, and positions itself as per preferred embodiments of the invention. FIG. 2 represents the iteration that is used for vertical columns.

[0028] FIG. 3 is a view that shows the different stages of the invention as it moves onto a construction site under its own power, opens up, and positions itself as per preferred embodiments of the invention. FIG. 3 represents the iteration that is used for horizontal floor slabs

[0029] FIG. 4 is a view that shows the different stages of the invention as it moves onto a construction site under its own power, opens up, and positions itself as per preferred embodiments of the invention. FIG. 4 represents the iteration that is used for shear walls.

[0030] Skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the features in the figures may be exaggerated relative to other elements to improve understanding of embodiments of the present invention. The apparatus and method components have been represented where appropriate by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner.

[0032] The present invention relates to an advancement in automated self-installing concrete formwork.

[0033] The present invention as per its preferred embodiments provide an automated self-installing concrete formwork that is significantly faster to deploy on the construction site than formwork that is currently available, and is capable of easy, fast, strong installation that can stably handle the weight load of concrete as it cures. The present invention has the follow features for achieving the above object.

[0034] The present invention as per its additional embodiments eliminates the need for significant manual labor for installing concrete formwork, as compared with the background art, and can reduce construction cost and can save time required for construction.

[0035] The assembly as per its additional embodiments makes it possible to rapidly install concrete.

[0036] The assembly as per its additional embodiments, make it possible to construct all foundation and superstructure elements quickly and efficiently in a safer manner and with less danger to people working on the construction site.

[0037] The assembly as per its additional embodiments allows the concrete pour to happen faster, and to reduce human error on site that can happen when formwork is being assembled on site from loose components.

[0038] FIG. 1 is a view that shows the different stages of the invention as it moves onto a construction site under its own power, opens up, and positions itself. FIG. 1 represents the iteration that is used for foundation walls. The components of the invention are: [0039] (1) single brushless servo hinge [0040] (2) double brushless servo hinge (two hinges back-to-back in a single housing) [0041] (3) metal tube leg prop [0042] (4) plywood/plastic composite sheet with coated steel frame reinforcement [0043] (5) metal base chassis [0044] (6) battery pack and motor controller [0045] (7) retractable wheel that pulls up once unit is set in place ready for concrete

[0046] FIG. 2 is a view that shows the different stages of the invention as it moves onto a construction site under its own power, opens up, and positions itself. FIG. 2 represents the iteration that is used for vertical columns. The components of the invention are: [0047] (1) single brushless servo hinge [0048] (2) double brushless servo hinge (two hinges back-to-back in a single housing) [0049] (3) metal tube leg prop [0050] (4) plywood/plastic composite sheet with coated steel frame reinforcement [0051] (5) metal base chassis [0052] (6) battery pack and motor controller [0053] (7) retractable wheel that pulls up once unit is set in place ready for concrete

[0054] FIG. 3 is a view that shows the different stages of the invention as it moves onto a construction site under its own power, opens up, and positions itself. FIG. 3 represents the iteration that is used for horizontal floor slabs. The components of the invention are: [0055] (1) single brushless servo hinge [0056] (2) double brushless servo hinge (two hinges back-to-back in a single housing) [0057] (3) metal tube leg prop [0058] (4) plywood/plastic composite sheet with coated steel frame reinforcement [0059] (5) metal base chassis [0060] (6) battery pack and motor controller [0061] (7) retractable wheel that pulls up once unit is set in place ready for concrete

[0062] FIG. 4 is a view that shows the different stages of the invention as it moves onto a construction site under its own power, opens up, and positions itself. FIG. 4 represents the iteration that is used for shear walls. The components of the invention are: [0063] (1) single brushless servo hinge [0064] (2) double brushless servo hinge (two hinges back-to-back in a single housing) [0065] (3) metal tube leg prop [0066] (4) plywood/plastic composite sheet with coated steel frame reinforcement [0067] (5) metal base chassis [0068] (6) battery pack and motor controller [0069] (7) retractable wheel that pulls up once unit is set in place ready for concrete

[0070] Having described the invention in detail, those skilled in the art will appreciate that modifications may be made to the invention without departing from its spirit. Therefore, it is not intended that the scope of the invention be limited to the specific embodiment illustrated and described. Rather, it is intended that the scope of this invention be determined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0071] The Abstract of the Disclosure is provided to allow the reader to quickly ascertain the nature of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. In addition, in the foregoing Detailed Description, it can be seen that various features are grouped together in various embodiments for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure. This method of disclosure is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed embodiments require more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive subject matter lies in less than all features of a single disclosed embodiment. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into the Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separately claimed subject matter.