System and method for concrete forming
AssigneesTecozam USA Corp, Grupo Empresarial Tecozam SL
InventorsRubén Gómez Rojo, Carlos Hipólito Fernández, David Castuera Pinto, Fernando Tapiador Gutiérrez
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Abstract
A system and a method for concrete forming uses a self-driven formwork machine. The self-driven machine is provided with a lifting system, for lifting objects from the ground like a rebar reinforcing cage. The present invention avoids the use of cranes, such that construction cost and execution time, are greatly reduced. The present invention is preferably used for constructing a capital or lintel on top of a pillar, although it can also be used for constructing other overhanging concrete structures.
Claims11
A formwork system for constructing a capital on top of a pillar, the formwork system comprising:
- a first formwork machine and a second formwork machine, each formwork machine in turn comprising:
- a self-driven vehicle,
- an extendable and retractable mechanism mounted on the self-driven vehicle,
- a formwork supporting structure mounted on the extendable and retractable mechanism, such that the formwork supporting structure can be raised and lowered above the self-driven vehicle, wherein the formwork supporting structure is fitted with coupling means configured for coupling the formwork supporting structure with the pillar, and wherein the formwork supporting structure is configured as a self-supporting structure such that it can remain coupled by itself to the pillar after uncoupling the formwork supporting structure from the extendable and retractable mechanism,
- the formwork system further comprising:
- formwork panels supported by the formwork supporting structures of the first and second formwork machines, when the first and second formwork machines are coupled to the pillar for forming the capital on top of the pillar, and
- a lifting system supported by the formwork supporting structure, wherein the lifting system is configured for lifting objects above the formwork supporting structure.
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