FORMWORK DEVICE

Abstract

The present invention relates to a formwork device for a battery formwork for the production of structural elements, in particular prefabricated concrete elements, which comprises at least two partition walls and the formwork device comprises two formwork panels that are connected to one another, preferably in an articulated manner, in order to be transferred from an unfolded state to a folded state, where each formwork panel comprises a formwork front side for attaching formwork elements and a formwork rear side, and the formwork rear sides of the two formwork panels face each other in the folded state and the formwork device is intended to be positioned in the folded state between the partition wall. The present invention further relates to an arrangement consisting of a battery formwork and at least one formwork device according to the invention, where the formwork device is arranged suspended in the battery formwork.

Claims

1. A formwork device for a battery formwork for production of structural elements which comprises at least two partition walls, wherein the formwork device comprises two formwork panels that are connected to one another in order to be transferred from an unfolded state to a folded state, where each formwork panel comprises a formwork front side for attaching formwork elements and a formwork rear side, wherein the formwork rear sides of the two formwork panels face each other in the folded state and the formwork device is positioned in the folded state between the partition walls.

2. The formwork device according to claim 1, wherein the formwork panels are substantially rectangular and are connected to each other.

3. The formwork device according to claim 1, wherein the formwork panels are connected to each other by way of a hinge joint.

4. The formwork device according to claim 1, wherein at least the formwork front side of the formwork panel is magnetic.

5. The formwork device according to claim 3, wherein the formwork device comprises at least one roller.

6. The formwork device according to claim 5, wherein the roller is provided on a narrow side of the formwork device.

7. The formwork device according to claim 5, wherein the roller is arranged at the hinge joint.

8. The formwork device according to claim 1, wherein a detachably mounted heating device and/or a vibrator is provided on the formwork device.

9. The formwork device according to claim 3, wherein a filler neck is provided at an end portion disposed opposite to the connection of the two formwork panels.

10. An arrangement consisting of a battery formwork and at least one formwork device, wherein the formwork device comprises two formwork panels that are connected to one another, in order to be transferred from an unfolded state to a folded state, wherein each formwork panel comprises a formwork front side for attaching formwork elements and a formwork rear side, wherein the formwork rear sides of the two formwork panels face each other in the folded state and the formwork device is positioned in the folded state between the partition walls, wherein the formwork device comprises at least one roller; and wherein the formwork device is arranged suspended in the battery formwork.

11. The arrangement according to claim 10, wherein the battery formwork comprises at least one support device for receiving the roller of the formwork device.

12. A formwork device for a battery formwork with at least two partition walls, wherein a formwork panel is arranged between the partition walls and comprises a front side and a rear side, wherein the front side is associated with one partition wall and the rear side with the other partition wall, and wherein the formwork panel with its front and rear sides and the respectively associated partition walls define at least one cavity for filling in concrete.

13. The formwork device for a battery formwork according to claim 12, wherein its front and/or rear side each comprise at least one formwork element.

14. The formwork device according to claim 12, wherein at least one formwork mold is provided between the partition walls.

15. The formwork device according to claim 1, wherein the structural elements are prefabricated concrete elements.

16. The formwork device according to claim 1, wherein the formwork panels are connected to one another in an articulated manner

17. The formwork device according to claim 2, wherein the formwork panels are connected to each other on one side.

18. The formwork device according to claim 17, wherein the formwork panels are connected on a longer longitudinal side.

19. The formwork device according to claim 6, wherein the roller is provided in a region where the two formwork panels adjoin each other.

20. The formwork device according to claim 9, wherein the filler neck is provided at the hinge joint.

21. The arrangement according to claim 11, wherein the at least one support device is a rail.

Description

[0021] These drawings show:

[0022] FIG. 1 a schematic representation of a battery formwork with formwork devices;

[0023] FIG. 2 a schematic representation of a battery formwork with one embodiment of the formwork device according to the invention and

[0024] FIG. 3 a schematic representation of a conveyor device for conveying the formwork device according to the invention.

[0025] FIGS. 4 to 7 the work steps involved in transferring the formwork device from the unfolded state to the folded state;

[0026] FIGS. 8 to 11 the formwork device according to the invention mounted between two partition walls on a chassis;

[0027] FIGS. 12 to 19 the work steps in removing the finished prefabricated concrete elements;

[0028] FIG. 20 a second embodiment of the formwork device.

[0029] FIG. 1 shows a schematic representation of a battery formwork 1 with formwork devices 5. Battery formwork 1 is used for the production of structural elements, not shown, and in particular of prefabricated concrete elements for buildings. Battery formwork 1 comprises a support frame 2 with bearing sections 3 spaced from each other. The number of bearing sections 3 in FIG. 1 is only by way of example and can be adapted to the circumstances. Furthermore, battery formwork 1 comprises two support devices 4 in which partition walls 5 (bulkhead walls) and formwork devices 5 are received in a suspended and movable manner, i.e. in the present embodiment, in a slidable manner Formwork devices 5 are there located between the partition walls 5. A cavity to be filled with concrete is formed between at least one partition wall 5 and one formwork device 5, where formwork device 5 preferably supports formwork elements 18 which define the contour of the prefabricated concrete element. Formwork elements 18 can define e.g. door or window openings and also seal the cavity filled with concrete when concrete is poured. Formwork elements 18 can be fastened to formwork device 5 e.g. with magnetic supports. In addition, a heating device and/or a vibrator can further be mounted on formwork device 5.

[0030] In the embodiment of FIG. 1, formwork device 5 can be plate-shaped and be provided with respective formwork elements 18 on one side or on both sides. If formwork device 5 is provided with formwork elements 18 on both sides, it can serve to produce different prefabricated concrete elements 27, 28 on each side. Formwork device 5 equipped with formwork elements on both sides, as well as formwork device 5 equipped with formwork elements 18 on one side, are inserted between two partition walls 5 and clamped thereto when concrete is poured.

[0031] The number of support devices 4, partition walls 5 and formwork devices 5 is to be regarded as only by way of example and can be varied depending on the circumstances. E.g. formwork devices 5 can be provided for the outer walls, inner walls, the floor and the roof of a house, so that the structural elements for an entire building can be produced at the same time with battery formwork 1. Partition walls 5 and formwork devices 5 can be clamped between two strut devices 6. The number of strut devices 6 is also to be considered as being by way of example only, and can be varied according to requirements. At least one strut device 6 is received movably, i.e. slidably in the present embodiment, in support devices 4. For stabilization, formwork devices 5 and strut devices 6 can be connected and clamped to each other in the concrete pouring position by one or more rod-shaped connecting devices 10. The number of connecting devices 10 can be adapted to the circumstances. Also hydraulic connecting devices are possible instead of rod-shaped connecting devices 10. However, rod-shaped connecting devices 10 are particularly robust and easy to handle.

[0032] FIGS. 4 to 7 show how a formwork device 5 according to the invention is transferred from the unfolded state to the folded state. FIG. 4 shows formwork device 5 in the unfolded state with formwork elements 18 and schematically illustrated reinforcement 18. Lifting device 7 is raised e.g. by way of a support cable 22 in the region of the hinge joint and transferred to the state shown in FIG. 6. According to FIG. 7, formwork device 5 is raised and inserted into battery formwork 1 between two partition walls 5.

[0033] In the illustration according to FIGS. 8 to 11, formwork device 5 according to the invention is drawn in between two partition walls 5. It can be seen how formwork elements 18 together with partition walls 5 and formwork device 5 define (delimit) two cavities which are open to the top and can be filled with concrete. Before filling in concrete, partition walls 5 are clamped against each other, thereby ensuring the tightness of the cavity. In the illustration according to FIGS. 8 to 11, the two partition walls 5 are disposed on a chassis 23. According to the invention, however, partition walls 5 can also be arranged in a suspended manner. The invention prefers the suspended arrangement. However, FIGS. 8 to 11 illustrate that also an arrangement is possible, in principle, in which partition walls 5 rest on chassis 23 on the ground. Formwork devices 5 are connected to partition walls 5 by way of fastening devices 24 to 26. Fastening devices 26, such as a bolt connection, are provided in the lower region of partition walls 5 which are arranged in an upright manner. Disposed in the upper region are pivotable fastening elements 24 and 25, with which formwork device 5 can be detachably connected to partition walls 5.

[0034] FIGS. 12 to 19 show the sequence of demolding the prefabricated concrete elements after having cured. Lifting device 7 first supports prefabricated concrete element 27 shown in the illustration on the right-hand side and prevents it from falling down when partition wall 5 on the right-hand side is removed, as shown in FIG. 13. In this embodiment, formwork element 18 is respectively fastened to partition walls 5. Formwork elements 18, however, are preferably disposed on formwork device 5. In FIG. 14, prefabricated concrete element 27 on the right-hand side is now removed. Formwork device 5 is subsequently raised with lifting device 7 and connection 26 is released to allow formwork device 5 to be removed. Prefabricated concrete element 28 in the illustration on the left-hand side has previously been secured to partition wall 5 by way of fastening device 24. Prefabricated concrete element 28 is then raised and lock 24 is released. The prefabricated concrete element can now be removed as shown in FIG. 19.

[0035] In battery formwork 1 according to the invention, formwork devices 5 are suspended from above into support devices 4, so that, in the suspended state, they are spaced from the ground between bearing sections 3 in a concrete pouring position. Furthermore, battery formwork 1 comprises a lifting device 7 with which at least one of formwork devices 5 can be transferred from the lowered concrete-pouring position to a raised transport position in which formwork device 5 can be conveyed via a formwork device 5, that is in the concrete-pouring position, in a direction substantially perpendicular to lifting direction X. The configuration of lifting device 7 can be adapted to the requirements. If necessary, several lifting devices 7 can be employed.

[0036] Lifting device 7 is movable in a tensioning direction of formwork devices 5 on two spaced guide devices 8, which are presently configured as runner rails 8. Furthermore, guide devices 8 are arranged above support devices 4 and in parallel thereto. In order to configure battery formwork 1 in a more compact manner, formwork devices 5 are attached to the support devices 4 at their upper end.

[0037] Battery formwork 1 can comprise at least one weighting device, not shown, with a cavity which can preferably be filled with sand, water and/or concrete. Furthermore, the weighting device can be designed to be emptied and/or it can be removable. This can increase the stability and sturdiness of battery formwork 1.

[0038] The filling process can be adapted to the respective conditions at the sites where battery formwork 1 is set up. E.g. filling with sand can be advantageous in desert regions. Battery formwork 1 can be easily transported by emptying the weighting device when filled with sand or water, or when removing the weighting device e.g. when it is filled with concrete.

[0039] The fact that battery formwork 1 is modular and can be disassembled, so that each modular component can be transported in a standard 20 feet or 40 feet container also contributes to the transportation of battery formwork 1 being facilitated. In this manner, battery formwork 1 can be rapidly taken to places where living space is quickly needed, e.g. refugee camps.

[0040] Battery formwork 1 can be equipped with formwork devices 5 which are configured such that the parts (floor, side walls, inner walls, roof) for the production of an entire building, consisting e.g. of 12 parts, can be produced simultaneously with battery formwork 1.

[0041] Battery formwork 1 is configured such that the lifting height of a formwork device 5 or a partition wall 5 with lifting device 7 corresponds to at least twice the height, preferably 2.5 times the height of formwork device 5.

[0042] Formwork devices 5 and strut devices 6 can be arranged such that sufficient space for storing or loading the demolded prefabricated concrete elements or formwork elements 5 remains between a strut device 6 and bearing sections 3, which are arranged on one side of battery formwork 1.

[0043] Battery formwork 1 shown in FIG. 1 comprises yet further parts, such as a staircase or a handrail. These parts, their number and arrangement are to be regarded as being by way of example only. Such parts may be added or omitted as required.

[0044] FIG. 2 shows a schematic representation of a battery formwork 1 with an embodiment of a formwork device 5 according to the invention for the production of structural elements, not shown, in particular prefabricated concrete elements. Battery formwork 1 of FIG. 2 is similar to battery formwork 1 of FIG. 1. For reasons of clarity, the attachments such as stairs, handrail, etc., and lifting device 7 of FIG. 1 have been omitted. Same structural elements have the same reference numerals. Battery formwork 1 of FIG. 2 differs from battery formwork 1 of FIG. 1 substantially only by the different configuration of formwork devices 5.

[0045] Formwork device 5 according to the invention shown in FIG. 2 comprises two formwork panels 11 which are connected to each other in an articulated manner in order to be transferred from an unfolded state to a folded state. Formwork panels 11 outside battery formwork 1 show the unfolded state, and formwork devices 5 disposed within battery formwork 1 show the folded state. Each formwork panel 11 has a formwork front side 12 for attaching formwork elements 18, as shown in FIG. 3, and a formwork rear side 13. In the folded state, the formwork rear sides 13 of the two formwork panels 11 face each other. Formwork panels 11 are shaped substantially rectangular, so that also the formwork device is shaped substantially rectangular. Such a shape facilitates handling formwork device 5. However, the shape of formwork device 5 depends on the component to be produced. Therefore, the shape of formwork device 5 shown is only by way of example and can be adapted to the circumstances. The dimension of a formwork panel 11 preferably corresponds to the dimension of a partition wall 5.

[0046] Formwork panels 11 are connected to one another on one side at the longer longitudinal side 16. Handling of formwork device 5 can be simplified if formwork panels 11 are connected to each other by way of a hinge joint 14. At least formwork front side 12 of formwork panel 11 can be magnetic in order to facilitate fitting formwork elements 18, as shown in the example in FIG. 3.

[0047] As already mentioned above, the configuration of formwork device 5 depends on the component to be produced. Therefore, formwork panels 11 can also be connected to each other on one side other than the longer longitudinal side 16, and can comprise a connection that is different from a hinge joint 14. If an attachment e.g. with bolts instead of the magnetic option is selected as the attachment of formwork elements 18 to formwork panel 11, then it is not necessary that formwork front side 12 of formwork panel 11 be magnetic.

[0048] In contrast to formwork device 5 shown in FIG. 1, formwork device 5 according to the invention of FIG. 2 comprises two formwork panels 11, which are connected to one another in an articulated manner. In addition, formwork device 5 according to the invention shown in FIG. 2 has a roller 15 on each narrow side 17 in the region where the two formwork panels 11 adjoin each other. Rollers 15 are arranged at hinge joint 14. The number and arrangement of rollers 15 can be varied depending on the circumstances.

[0049] Formwork devices 5 can be moved easier with rollers 15 in battery formwork 1.

[0050] FIG. 3 shows a schematic representation of battery formwork 1 and of a conveyor belt 9 for conveying formwork device 5 according to the invention.

[0051] A soiled formwork device 5 is placed from battery formwork 1 in the unfolded state and with formwork front side 12 facing upwardly onto a receiving region 19 of conveyor belt 9. From there, formwork device 5 is conveyed in the conveying direction Y to a cleaning region 20 where formwork device 5 is cleaned and, in particular, freed from concrete residue. Formwork elements 18 that are no longer needed later can also be removed there.

[0052] Formwork device 5 is subsequently conveyed to a fitting region 21 where new formwork elements 18 can be mounted.

[0053] Formwork device 5 is conveyed from fitting region 21 back to battery formwork 1 into which it is then subsequently suspended. This sequence is to be regarded as being by way of example only and can be adapted as needed. In particular, the number, arrangement and configuration of regions 19, 20, 21 can be varied according to requirements.

[0054] Fastening device 24 is intended to temporarily secure prefabricated concrete elements 28 when formwork device 5 is removed. Fastening device 25 is intended to temporarily secure formwork device 5 to partition wall 5 on the left-hand side in the illustration, while prefabricated concrete element 27 is removed. Fastening devices 24 and 25 are there configured as a folding brackets to allow formwork device 5 or prefabricated concrete element 28 to be temporarily secured. In the illustration according to FIGS. 12 to 19, partition walls 5 are mounted on chassis. As already explained above, the same sequence of operations can also be performed with such partition walls 5 that are suspended.

[0055] FIG. 20 shows a second embodiment of formwork device 5 in which formwork elements 18 are arranged on both sides of formwork device 5.

[0056] Handling of formwork device 5 is significantly facilitated due to the fact that formwork device 5 according to the invention comprises two formwork panels 2 which are connected to each other in an articulated manner to be transferred from an unfolded state to a folded state. Formwork device 5 according to the invention can be used more efficiently than conventional formwork devices, whereby the production costs for structural elements can be reduced.