System and method for concrete forming
AssigneesTecozam USA Corp, Gestion Y Actividades Secozam, S.L.
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.
Claims21
A formwork system comprising:
- at least one formwork machine, the formwork machine in turn at least 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, and
- a lifting system supported by the formwork supporting structure.
A method for constructing a capital on top of a pillar installed on the ground, the method comprising the followings steps:
- coupling first and second formwork supporting structures to each other at ground level,
- raising the first and second formwork supporting structures together up to the upper end of the pillar,
- coupling the first and second formwork supporting structures to the pillar,
- attaching formwork panels to the first and second formwork supporting structures to configure a mould having the shape of the capital to be constructed,
- lifting from the ground a rebar cage by means of a lifting system supported in the first and second formwork supporting structures, and placing the rebar cage inside the mould with the lifting system,
- pouring concrete inside the mould, and
- once the concrete is cured, removing the formwork panels and lowering the first and second formwork supporting structures.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.