Slip forming structures using multiple molds
OwnerHoward Cooperinventor
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Abstract
A method of slip forming a concrete structure can include using a first slip form mold that travels along a path to form a portion of a concrete structure by delivering a first flow of concrete into the first mold through a first hopper. The first hopper can be configured to receive the first flow of concrete. The portion of the concrete structure can be modified using a second slip form mold different from the first mold by advancing the second mold along the concrete structure and, while advancing the second mold, delivering a second flow of concrete into the second mold through a second hopper that is configured to receive the second flow of concrete.
Claims20
A method of slip forming a concrete structure, the method comprising:
- using a first slip form mold traveling along a path, forming a portion of a concrete structure by delivering a first flow of concrete through a top of the first mold through a first hopper, the first hopper configured to receive the first flow of concrete;
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- using a second slip form mold different from the first mold, modifying the portion of the concrete structure by:
- advancing the second mold along the concrete structure;
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- while advancing the second mold, delivering a second flow of concrete into the second mold through a second hopper configured to receive the second flow of concrete.
A system for slip molding a concrete structure, the system comprising:
- a first slip forming vehicle comprising:
- a first hopper;
- a first delivery system configured to deliver a first flow of concrete to the first hopper;
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- a first slip form mold configured to receive the flow of concrete from the first hopper through a top of the first mold;
- a second slip forming vehicle comprising:
- a second delivery system configured to deliver a second flow of concrete to the second hopper;
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- a second slip form mold configured to receive the second flow of concrete from the second hopper, the second slip form mold spaced from the first slip form mold by a following distance.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.