Method and System for Forming Pre-Cast Concrete Columns
AssigneeIntellectual Property Management, LLC
InventorsGale J. Stott, Tony D. Stott
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Abstract
The apparatus may include a cavity for forming pre-cast concrete structures, such as concrete columns. The cavity may be defined by a base member and two opposing side members. The two opposing side members may be pivotally interconnected to the base member such that the two opposing side members are moveable between a ready-to-use position and a release position. Projection members may be placed into the cavity to form slots in columns formed in the cavity. The slots are adapted to receive the terminal ends of concrete panels. Bulkheads may be removably installed into the cavity to vary a dimension of the concrete columns formed therein.
Claims27
An apparatus for forming pre-cast concrete structures, said apparatus comprising:
- a base member having a forming surface;
- two opposing side members, at least one of the two opposing side members pivotally engaging the base member such that the at least one of the two opposing side members is operable between a ready-to-use position and a release position;
- and
- two opposing end members;
- wherein the forming surface of the base member, the two opposing side members and the two opposing end members together define a cavity for receiving poured concrete to thereby form at least one pre-cast concrete structure.
An apparatus for forming pre-cast concrete structures, said apparatus comprising:
- a base member having a forming surface, said forming surface terminating at a first edge and a second edge;
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- two opposing side members, the two opposing side members operable between a ready-to-use position and a release position with respect to the base member, each of the two opposing side members having an inner surface;
- wherein the first edge of the forming surface engages one of the inner surfaces and the second edge of the forming surface engages the other inner surface when the two opposing side members are in the ready-to-use position.
An apparatus for forming pre-cast concrete structures, said apparatus comprising:
- a base member, said base member having a plurality of flanges;
- two opposing side members, the two opposing side members operable between a ready-to-use position and a release position with respect to the base member;
- each of the two opposing side members having a first group of posts, a second group of posts, a top lateral support member and a bottom lateral support member;
- said first group of posts extending above the top lateral support member;
- said first group of posts and second group of posts extending below the bottom lateral support member;
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- a plurality of flanges disposed on the first group of posts and the second group of posts, said plurality of flanges disposed below the bottom lateral support member;
- wherein said plurality of flanges disposed on the first group of posts and the second group of posts are pivotally coupled to the plurality of flanges of the base member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.