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US 3,941,545 AGranted
Means for curving side by side concrete curb sections
AssigneeDurastone Co.
InventorsAngelo V. Beretta, David Beretta
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AssigneeDurastone Co.
InventorsAngelo V. Beretta, David Beretta
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Apparatus has heretofore been provided for the automatic pre-casting of concrete curbing. The pre-cast curbing, in a zero slump state, emerges in spaced parallel pairs from this apparatus. The present invention provides for an initial bending of both curbs in opposite directions by the insertion of a tool between them. Then, a final bending is performed to the desired curvature. The apparatus comprises an elongated prebending member having an inverted triangular section and convex sides from end to end. The maximum curvature is at the top, and it gradually tapers away toward the bottom so that the amount of curvature to the curbs is controlled by the depth of penetration of the member between the curbs. A second, generally inverted U-shaped member is formed with the required bend. This member is forced over one of the curbs to complete the bend. It is then lifted, turned 180.degree., and forced over the companion curb to complete its bend. The entire process must be performed within the first ten minutes of leaving the pre-casting apparatus, and preferably within the first three minutes, to ensure sufficient pliability in the curb before its setting.
Apparatus for bending unset pre-cast zero slump concrete curbing emerging in paired lengths in spaced parallel relation from an automatic casting machine, said curbing having inclined sides in facing relation whereby the space between each pair of curbing is substantially V-shaped, said apparatus comprising first means for simultaneously prebending each pair of curbing, said first means comprising an elongated blade-like tool having a pair of converging side walls whereby said tool is substantially V-shaped in cross section, each of said side walls having a gentle convex curvature from end to end, said tool being dimensioned so as to wedgingly engage between said pair of curbing, first means for forcing said tool inwardly between said pair of curbing whereby said convex sides automatically and simultaneously cause bending of said spaced curbing, a second tool operable after removal of said first tool from between said curbing to finalize the bend of said curbing, said second tool comprising an elongated frame having end walls and parallel side walls curved to the desired final radius of said curbing, and second means for forcing said frame over said prebent curbing.
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