System and methods for demolding concrete blocks and reinserting mold inserts
AssigneeRosetta Hardscapes, LLC
InventorsJacob Paul Kloss, Gabrielle Grace Heinz
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Abstract
A forming system and methods that can more efficiently, safely, and economically produce pre-cast modular blocks having desired shapes and surfaces, such as those having reverse tapered shapes. The forming system and methods disclosed herein allow for quick, easy, and efficient demolding and reinstalling of inserts for the production of reverse tapered pre-cast modular blocks.
Claims19
A forming system comprising:
- a form assembly configured to cast a concrete block, wherein the form assembly comprises:
- a plurality of sides defining one or more openings;
- a mold liner selectively inserted within the one or more openings, wherein the mold liner includes a plurality of sides and one or more cavities;
- a rigid support member surrounding the mold liner;
- and
- one or more insert assemblies configured to selectively insert into the one or more cavities in the mold liner;
- and
- a reaction frame, wherein the reaction frame comprises one or more extending arms configured to selectively engage with the one or more insert assemblies.
A method for demolding one or more concrete blocks from a form assembly, the method comprising:
- providing a form assembly comprising:
- a mold liner inserted within one or more openings in the form assembly,
- wherein the mold liner includes one or more cavities;
- a rigid support member surrounding the mold liner;
- one or more concrete blocks in the cavities of the mold liner;
- and
- one or more inserts positioned within the mold liner;
- aligning the form assembly with respect to a reaction frame;
- engaging one or more portions of the reaction frame with portions of one or more of the inserts;
- removing the one or more inserts from the mold liner by pulling the form assembly away from one or more portions of the reaction frame;
- moving the rigid support member with the mold liner and one or more concrete blocks therein away from the reaction frame;
- rotating the rigid support member with the mold liner and one or more concrete blocks;
- and
- releasing the one or more concrete blocks from the mold liner.
A method for inserting one or more inserts into a form assembly, the method comprising:
- providing a reaction frame having one or more extending arms, wherein one or more inserts are engaged to the one or more extending arms;
- translating a mold liner into a rigid support member on a form assembly, wherein the mold liner includes one or more cavities;
- aligning the form assembly with the reaction frame such that the one or more inserts are positioned over the cavities in the mold liner;
- inserting one or more of the inserts into the cavities;
- and
- removing the form assembly from the reaction frame such that the inserts are no longer engaged with the reaction frame.
A form assembly configured to cast a concrete block, the form assembly comprising:
- a plurality of sides defining one or more openings;
- a mold liner selectively inserted within the one or more openings, wherein the mold liner includes one or more tapered sides and one or more cavities;
- a rigid support member surrounding the mold liner;
- and
- one or more inserts positioned in the one or more cavities of the mold liner.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.