Concrete form panels, concrete wall and method of forming

A concrete form assembly for construction of structures, the assembly comprising:

• at least a first and a second rectangular insulation panel, each panel having an inner face and an outer face, the panels being disposed such that the inner faces of the respective panels are oriented toward one another,
• a plurality of studs vertically disposed on the outer face of the first panel, the studs being equidistantly spaced apart,
• a plurality of vertically spaced-apart openings being formed in each stud,
• a plurality of bridge means, each bridge means having a first end, an opposite second end and a length therebetween, a connecting means formed on each first end and an engaging means being formed on each second end, each bridge means being received in a respective one of the openings in each stud with the connecting means on the first end being exteriorly of the stud, the bridge means extending through the first panel and the engaging means on the second end being connected to the second panel, the bridge means being disposed across a desired space between the first panel and the second panel, concrete being received in the space between the panel, wherein the engaging means on the second end of the bridge means is a downwardly depending member, the inner face of the second panel having a plurality of connector members disposed thereon, the engaging means on the second end of the bridge being connected to a selected connector member on the inner panel.

A concrete form assembly for construction of structures, the assembly comprising:

• at least a first and a second rectangular insulation panel, each panel having an inner face and an outer face, the panels being disposed such that the inner faces of the respective panels are oriented toward one another,
• a plurality of studs vertically disposed on the outer face of the first panel, the studs being equidistantly spaced apart,
• a plurality of vertically spaced-apart openings being formed in each stud,
• a plurality of bridge means, each bridge means having a first end, an opposite second end and a length therebetween, a connecting means formed on each first end and an engaging means being formed on each second end, each bridge means being received in a respective one of the openings in each stud with the connecting means on the first end being exteriorly of the stud, the bridge means extending through the first panel and the engaging means on the second end being connected to the second panel, the bridge means being disposed across a desired space between the first panel and the second panel, concrete being received in the space between the panels,
• a plurality of retainer means, each end of each loop bridge receiving a respective retainer means thereon wherein the panels are secured in the desired spaced-apart distance to receive concrete therebetween, wherein each stud has a first extension leg and a spaced-apart opposite second extension leg, each extension leg being perpendicular to the stud and extending into the respective panel.

A concrete form assembly for construction of structures, the assembly comprising:

• at least a first and a second rectangular insulation panel, each panel having an inner face and an outer face, the panels being disposed such that the inner faces of the respective panels are oriented toward one another,
• a plurality of studs vertically disposed on the outer face of the first panel, the studs being equidistantly spaced apart,
• a plurality of vertically spaced-apart openings being formed in each stud,
• a plurality of bridge means, each bridge means having a first end, an opposite second end and a length therebetween, a connecting means formed on each first end and an engaging means being formed on each second end, each bridge means being received in a respective one of the openings in each stud with the connecting means on the first end being exteriorly of the stud, the bridge means extending through the first panel and the engaging means on the second end being connected to the second panel, the bridge means being disposed across a desired space between the first panel and the second panel, concrete being received in the space between the panels,
• a plurality of retainer means, each end of each loop bridge receiving a respective retainer means thereon wherein the panels are secured in the desired spaced-apart distance to receive concrete therebetween, wherein a key keeper is formed on opposite sides of each opening in each stud, wherein the retainer clip means engage the key keepers on each side of the opening.

A concrete form assembly for construction of structures, the assembly comprising:

• at least a first and a second rectangular insulation panel, each panel having an inner face and an outer face, the panels being disposed such that the inner faces of the respective panels are oriented toward one another,
• a plurality of studs vertically disposed on the outer face of the first panel, the studs being equidistantly spaced apart,
• a plurality of vertically spaced-apart openings being formed in each stud,
• a plurality of bridge means, each bridge means having a first end, an opposite second end and a length therebetween, a connecting means formed on each first end and an engaging means being formed on each second end, each bridge means being received in a respective one of the openings in each stud with the connecting means on the first end being exteriorly of the stud, the bridge means extending through the first panel and the engaging means on the second end being connected to the second panel, the bridge means being disposed across a desired space between the first panel and the second panel, concrete being received in the space between the panels,
• a plurality of retainer means, each end of each loop bridge receiving a respective retainer means thereon wherein the panels are secured in the desired spaced-apart distance to receive concrete therebetween, wherein the retainer means is a locking key having a wider base tapering to a narrower locking extension, the base having a locking slot formed at an approximate midpoint of the base such that the locking slot in the base straddles the loop bridge and the locking key is bent through approximately 180° wherein the locking extension is received in the loop in the end of the loop bridge, thereby securing the panel to the loop bridge.

A concrete form assembly for construction of structures, the assembly comprising:

• at least a first and a second rectangular insulation panel, each panel having an inner face and an outer face, the panels being disposed such that the inner faces of the respective panels are oriented toward one another,
• a plurality of studs vertically disposed on the outer face of the first panel, the studs being equidistantly spaced apart,
• a plurality of vertically spaced-apart openings being formed in each stud,
• a plurality of bridge means, each bridge means having a first end, an opposite second end and a length therebetween, a connecting means formed on each first end and an engaging means being formed on each second end, each bridge means being received in a respective one of the openings in each stud with the connecting means on the first end being exteriorly of the stud, the bridge means extending through the first panel and the engaging means on the second end being connected to the second panel, the bridge means being disposed across a desired space between the first panel and the second panel, concrete being received in the space between the panels,
• a plurality of retainer means, each end of each loop bridge receiving a respective retainer means thereon wherein the panels are secured in the desired spaced-apart distance to receive concrete therebetween, wherein the retainer means is a rotating retainer having a base and a pair of parallel legs on opposite sides of the base extending perpendicularly from the base, each leg having an opening therein distal from the base, a slot having a center line being formed in the base between the legs, the height of the base between the legs along the center line of the slot being less than the length of the base perpendicular to the center line of the slot, such that the loop on the loop bridge may be received in the slot in the base and the retainer means rotated through 90°, such that the openings in the legs of the rotating retainer are aligned with the loop of the loop bridge, a key keeper being formed on opposite sides of each opening in each stud, such that the base of the rotating retainer engages the key keepers and the rotating retainer is secured therein, a spring key being inserted through the openings in the legs of the rotating retainer and through the loop of the loop bridge thereby securing the panel to the loop bridge.

A concrete form assembly for construction of structures, the assembly comprising:

• at least a first and a second rectangular insulation panel, each panel having an inner face and an outer face, the panels being disposed such that the inner faces of the respective panels are oriented toward one another,
• a plurality of studs vertically disposed on the outer face of the first panel, the studs being equidistantly spaced apart,
• a plurality of vertically spaced-apart openings being formed in each stud,
• a plurality of bridge means, each bridge means having a first end, an opposite second end and a length therebetween, a connecting means formed on each first end and an engaging means being formed on each second end, each bridge means being received in a respective one of the openings in each stud with the connecting means on the first end being exteriorly of the stud, the bridge means extending through the first panel and the engaging means on the second end being connected to the second panel, the bridge means being disposed across a desired space between the first panel and the second panel, concrete being received in the space between the panels,
• a plurality of retainer means, each end of each loop bridge receiving a respective retainer means thereon wherein the panels are secured in the desired spaced-apart distance to receive concrete therebetween, wherein the retainer means are tab legs, the stud having a first lanced out portion above and a second lanced out portion below each opening in each stud, the first and the second lanced out portions being folded through approximately 90° outwardly from the stud such that the lanced out portions are approximately parallel to each other and to the loop of the loop bridge, a hole being formed in each of the first lanced out portion and the second lanced out portion, the holes being aligned with each other and with the loop in the loop bridge, a plurality of spring keys, one spring key being disposed respectively through the holes in each of the lanced out portions and through each of the loops in the ioop bridges thereby securing the panel to each loop bridge.

A concrete form assembly for construction of structures, the assembly comprising:

• at least a first and a second rectangular insulation panel, each panel having an inner face and an outer face, the panels being disposed such that the inner faces of the respective panels are oriented toward one another,
• a plurality of studs vertically disposed on the outer face of the first panel, the studs being equidistantly spaced apart,
• a plurality of vertically spaced-apart openings being formed in each stud,
• a plurality of bridge means, each bridge means having a first end, an opposite second end and a length therebetween, a connecting means formed on each first end and an engaging means being formed on each second end, each bridge means being received in a respective one of the openings in each stud with the connecting means on the first end being exteriorly of the stud, the bridge means extending through the first panel and the engaging means on the second end being connected to the second panel, the bridge means being disposed across a desired space between the first panel and the second panel, concrete being received in the space between the panels,
• a plurality of retainer means, each end of each loop bridge receiving a respective retainer means thereon wherein the panels are secured in the desired spaced-apart distance to receive concrete therebetween, wherein each loop bridge has two relief notches formed therein, each relief notch being a predetermined distance from the respective opposite ends of the loop bridge, the relief notches facilitating breaking of the loop bridge if desired.

A concrete form assembly for construction of structures, the assembly comprising:

• at least a first and a second rectangular insulation panel, each panel having respectively a top, a bottom, a first side, an opposite second side, an inner face and an outer face, the panels being disposed opposite to one another wherein the inner faces of the respective panels are oriented toward one another,
• a plurality of studs vertically disposed on the outer face of the first panel, the studs being equidistantly spaced apart,
• a plurality of vertically spaced-apart pairs of openings being formed in each stud, one opening of each pair having a greater length than the length of the second opening of said pair,
• a plurality of bridge clips, each bridge clip having a substantially U-shape with a base and a first and a second parallel leg, the first leg having a greater width than the second leg, each leg having at least one barb formed thereon, each leg further having an aperture formed therein distal from the base of the bridge clip,
• each bridge clip being disposed in a respective pair of openings in a respective stud, the first wider leg being received in the opening with the greater length and the second leg being received in the second opening, the distal ends of each leg having the openings therein extending beyond the inner face of the insulation panel, wherein the barbs on the legs engage the insulated panel and prevent removal of the bridge clip,
• a U-shaped wire bridge having an arm at opposite ends thereof, one arm of the wire bridge being received in the apertures in the distal ends of the legs of the bridge clip, the other arm of the wire bridge being connected to the second panel, wherein the panels are spaced apart by the wire bridge and concrete is received in the space between the panels.

A concrete form assembly for construction of structures, the assembly comprising:

• at least a first and a second rectangular insulation panel, each panel having respectively a top, a bottom, a first side, an opposite second side, an inner face and an outer face, the panels being disposed opposite to one another wherein the inner faces of the respective panels are oriented toward one another,
• a plurality of studs vertically disposed on the outer face of each panel, the studs being equidistantly spaced apart,
• a plurality of vertically spaced-apart openings being formed in each stud,
• a plurality of prongs, each having a head at a first end and a through opening formed transversely at an opposite second end,
• a respective prong being disposed in a respective opening in each stud in each panel, wherein the head of the prong is near the outer face of the panel and the through opening of the prong extends from the inner face of the panel,
• a plurality of bridges, each bridge being U-shaped having a first end, an opposite second end and a length therebetween, the first end of each bridge being received in a respective through opening in the prong in one of the panels and the second end of each bridge being received in a respective through opening in the prong in the opposite panel, the bridge being disposed across a desired space between the opposite panels, and concrete is received in the space between the opposite panels.

A concrete wall for construction of structures, the wall comprising:

• at least a first and a second rectangular insulation panel, each panel having an inner face and an outer face, the panels being disposed such that the inner faces of the respective panels are oriented toward one another,
• a plurality of studs vertically disposed on the outer faces of each of the panels, the studs being equidistantly spaced apart, each stud being embedded in the insulation panel,
• a plurality of vertically spaced-apart openings being formed in each stud,
• a plurality of bridge means, each bridge means having a first end, an opposite second end and a length therebetween, the first end of each bridge means being received in a respective opening in the studs in the first panel, the second end of each bridge means being received in a respective opening in the studs in the second panel, the bridge means being disposed across a desired space between the first panel and the second panel,
• a plurality of retainer means, each end of each bridge means receiving a respective retainer means thereon wherein the panels are secured in the desired spaced-apart disposition,
• the concrete wall being disposed between the panels, the bridge means serving as reinforcing means for the concrete.

A concrete wall for construction of structures, the wall comprising:

• a plurality of rectangular insulation panels, each having atop, a bottom a first side, a second side, an inner face and an outer face, the panels being interconnected forming a wall,
• a plurality of studs vertically disposed on the outer face of each of the panels, the studs being equidistantly spaced,
• a plurality of bridge means disposed in each stud in each panel extending approximately perpendicularly from the inner face of each panel,
• the concrete wall being connected to the panel by the bridge means which serve as reinforcing means for the concretes
• each bridge means having a member extending outwardly from each respective stud,
• a plurality of removable retainer means, each member of each bridge means receiving a retainer means thereon,
• wherein, the insulation panel is retained on the concrete wall and the insulation panel may be removed from the concrete wall by removal of the removable retaining means after the concrete has set.