Pipe supporting element for use on form boards used in concrete pouring operations
US5125619A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB28B23/0056
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pipe supporting element is releasably mounted on a top rim of a form board used to contain and support concrete during a drying and set up stage of a concrete pouring operation. The pipe supporting element supports a pipe away from the form board so concrete can ompletely surround the pipe whereby the pipe will be completely embedded in the hardened concrete. The pipe support element is monolithic and includes a rectangular base attached to the form board by a fastener, such as a nail, and a C-shaped section which abuttingly engages the pipe. A strap, such as a wire, is wound around the pipe and around the nail to further attach the pipe to the pipe supporting element. The pipe supporting element can be removed from the form board for re-use.
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