Method of tying a rebar tie

Abstract

Method for Tool Free Rebar TieA method for securing rebar prior to concrete pour. The method consists of tying by hand, in a series of unique steps, a piece of 16 gauge steel wire with 2 inch loops on either end around the rebar at joints where the rebar sections come together. This method is used in place of a mechanical system as required in prior art, and requires no tools or other devices. Application of the method is up to 4 times faster and twice as strong when compared to the methods currently in use, providing substantial savings in manpower and time on any construction job where reinforced concrete is required. Being entirely manipulated by hand, this method produces an extraordinary and unexpected result over the prior art.

Claims

1. A method for securing rebar prior to concrete pour consisting of tying completely by hand, in a series of unique steps, a piece of 16 gauge steel wire with 2 inch loops on either end around the rebar intersections. This method increases the efficiency for securing the rebar sections, being up to 4 times faster per tie and twice as strong than the traditional method, while eliminating the need for tools or other mechanical devices. The method is illustrated by the figures included in this application as follows. (All references to direction, ie up, down, counter clockwise, assume the operator is applying the tie from above the joint)

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0011] Various other features and attendant advantages of the present invention will become fully appreciated as the same become better understood when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference characters designate the same or similar parts throughout the several views. (All references to direction, ie up, down, counter clockwise, assume the operator is applying the tie from above the joint)

[0012] FIG. 1 is a top view of the Tie with specific listings of wire gauge and material.

[0013] FIG. 2 is an end view of the Tie with specific listings of wire gauge and material.

[0014] FIG. 3 is a front view of the Tie with specific listings of wire gauge and material.

[0015] FIG. 4 is a top view of the wire placed over a rebar joint as the wire should be placed to begin the tie as described in Step 1 of the tying procedure. Loops are marked A and B and arrows indicate downward motion for the next step.

[0016] FIG. 5 is a top view showing the wire has been pushed down over the rebar as described in Step 2 of the tying procedure. Loops are marked A and B and arrows indicate counter clockwise motion for the next step.

[0017] FIG. 6 is a top view showing the wire has been twisted tight below the rebar as described in Step 3 of the tying procedure. Loops are marked A and B and arrows indicate upward motion for the next step.

[0018] FIG. 7 is a top view showing the loops have been pulled up above the rebar as described in Step 4 of the tying procedure. Loops are marked A and B and arrows indicate counter clockwise motion for the next step.

[0019] FIG. 8 is a top view showing the loops have been twisted twice above the rebar as described in Step 5 of the tying procedure. Loops are marked A and B and arrows indicate downward motion for the next step.

[0020] FIG. 9 is a top view showing the loops have been pushed down below the rebar as described in Step 6 of the tying procedure. Loops are marked A and B.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0021] (All references to direction, ie up, down, counter clockwise, assume the operator is applying the tie from above the joint) Turning now to the first image, FIG. 1 illustrates a top view of a tie to join rebar sections in reinforced concrete projects, said tie consisting of a single section of 16 gauge steel wire with a 2 inch diameter loop at each end. The single section is between 8 and 12 inches long to allow for different size rebar which may be found on construction sites.

[0022] FIG. 2 is an end view of the Tie with specific listings of wire gauge and material as described in FIG. 1.

[0023] FIG. 3 is a front view of the Tie with specific listings of wire gauge and material as described in FIG. 1.

[0024] FIG. 4 begins to show the tying process.

[0025] Step 1) Lay Y Knot diagonal across rebar intersection.

[0026] FIG. 5:

[0027] Step 2) Push Y Knot loops straight down beneath rebar intersection

[0028] FIG. 6:

[0029] Step 3) Twist the Y Knot loops counter clockwise under the rebar 180 degrees. Release Y Knot loops and regrip from above twisting tightly Y Knot 90 degrees counter clockwise beneath rebar intersection.

[0030] FIG. 7:

[0031] Step 4) Pull up Y Knot loops on opposite empty rebar intersection corners.

[0032] FIG. 8:

[0033] Step 5) Twist Y Knot loops 180 degrees twice tight. Twist tight

[0034] FIG. 9:

[0035] Step 6) Tuck Y Knot loops down and away.

[0036] Generally the user wraps the wire around the rebar joint (anyplace where the two pieces of rebar intersect) and using the loops as fingerholds, twists the wire tightly around the joint to secure the rebar and ensure integrity of the grid so the rebar does not move when the concrete is poured. This method for tying the unique tie with large loops for fingers, produces an extraordinary and unexpected result over the prior art.