Reusable universal waffle-cavity molding form
OwnerDavid Van Doreninventor
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Abstract
A universally adaptable waffle-cavity form and methods for constructing a waffle panel are described. The waffle-cavity form is provided with a standard shape and size and can be easily adapted to alter the dimensions thereof. The form can be cut down and combined with one or more other cut down forms to provide a combined form with desired dimensions. The forms can also be combined without first being cut down through the use of a saddle that is placed over a joint therebetween. A plurality of the forms can be affixed to a mold decking in a desired arrangement using anchors installed therebetween to form a mold that is reusable to produce multiple waffle panels.
Claims17
A reusable adaptable universal waffle-cavity molding form, comprising:
- a first form and a second form positioned adjacent each other in abutted relationship, wherein the first form and the second form each comprise a planar top wall having a length and a width, a perimeter wall extending downwardly and outwardly from three sides of the top wall such that the top wall and the perimeter wall form a cavity for receiving material to be molded, and a plurality of longitudinal ribs and a plurality of transverse ribs extending along the length and the width of the form, respectively, the ribs attached to the top wall and the perimeter wall within the cavity, wherein one of the plurality of transverse ribs extends along a fourth side of the top wall and comprises a plurality of holes formed therethrough, and wherein the top wall, perimeter wall, and ribs are integrally formed from a flexible, resilient material such that the form can be removed from molded material and reused;
- wherein the transverse rib having holes formed therethrough of the first form is positioned adjacent the transverse rib having holes formed therethrough of the second form with fasteners inserted through the holes to attach the first form to the second form.
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