Multi-Flex Forming System
OwnerDonald Sollarsinventor
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Abstract
Apparatuses and methods associated with creating a form to construct a concrete structure (e.g., a concrete building). In embodiments, an apparatus may comprise a number of forming system components, including but are not limited to a plurality of fixed or adjustable posts; a plurality of fixed or adjustable roof struts, a plurality of fixed or extensible frames; and/or a plurality of mounts. The fixed/adjustable posts, the fixed/adjustable roof struts, and the fixed/extensible frames are selectively and adjustably coupled together to create a form of selected dimensions to construct the concrete structure/building on site with reduced number of pours, e.g., a single pour. Other embodiments may be disclosed or claimed.
Claims25
An apparatus, comprising:
- a plurality of fixed or adjustable posts;
- a plurality of fixed or extensible frames;
- and
- a plurality of fixed or adjustable mounts;
- wherein the fixed or adjustable posts, the fixed or extensible frames, and the fixed or adjustable mounts are selectively and adjustably coupled together to create an adjustable, retractable or collapsible form of selected dimensions to construct a concrete structure on site with reduced number of pours.
A method for constructing a concrete building on site with reduced number of pours, comprising:
- forming support posts of various lengths or footing configurations using a plurality of fixed or adjustable posts;
- joining the various support posts with a plurality of fixed or extensible frames together to create an adjustable, retractable or collapsible form;
- removably attaching facings to the adjustable, retractable or collapsible form to form a plurality of cavities;
- and
- pouring concrete into the cavities to construct the concrete structure on site.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.