Sealing connector for post tensioned anchor system
AssigneeLugo Designs LLC
InventorAndrea Taylor
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Abstract
A sealing connector cover for a tendon in an encapsulated post-tensioning reinforcement system includes a plurality of circumferential cover segments each comprising a circumferential part of a female connector housing at one longitudinal end, and a male connector housing at another longitudinal end. Each segment has a locking element to engage a corresponding locking element on a longitudinally corresponding segment. Each circumferential segment comprises a circumferential part of a locking element in the female connector housing configured to engage the male connector housing of a longitudinally adjacent sealing connector cover or a connector on an encapsulated anchor.
Claims13
An encapsulated post-tensioning reinforcement system, the system comprising:
- a sealing connector cover configured to cover a tendon, the sealing connector cover comprising:
- a plurality of circumferential cover segments each comprising a circumferential part of a female connector housing located at one longitudinal end, the female connector housing having an interior and an exterior, and a circumferential part of a male connector housing located at another longitudinal end, each circumferential cover segment having a first locking element configured to engage a corresponding first locking element on a longitudinally corresponding circumferential cover segment;
- wherein at least one of the plurality of circumferential cover segments comprises a part of a second locking element located in the female connector housing;
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- wherein the interior of the female connector housing is configured to externally engage either (1) a male connector housing of a longitudinally adjacent, additional sealing connector cover or (ii) one side of an encapsulation on an encapsulated anchor, the exterior of the female connector housing is configured to internally engage an opposed side of the encapsulation.
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