Post-tension tendon pocket former with a ribbed formwork securing mechanism and method of use thereof
US10633861B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04C5/12
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A post-tension tendon pocket former includes a pocket section, a formwork securing mechanism and an anchor securing mechanism. The pocket section is configured to create a pocket in an edge of concrete. The pocket section includes a first end and a second end. The formwork securing mechanism connected to the second end of the pocket section. The formwork securing mechanism is configured to secure the second end of the pocket section to a formwork. The anchor securing mechanism is connected to the first end of the pocket section. The anchor securing mechanism is configured to secure the first end of the pocket section to an anchor. The pocket section, formwork securing mechanism and anchor securing mechanism are integrally formed to create a one-piece pocket former. Whereby, the post-tension tendon pocket former is configured so secure and align the anchor to the formwork.
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