Adjustable masonry arch form
US6848224B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 20, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE06B1/006
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An adjustable masonry arch form is disclosed. The adjustable masonry arch form has a planar base section to support the masonry elements which will form the masonry arch, and a plurality of attachment elements secured to the planar base for securing the form to a structure. The adjustable masonry arch form is constructed from material rigid enough to support the masonry elements, but flexible enough to be bent to conform to any given arched construction without unwanted buckling of the form. The masonry elements which form the masonry arch are placed directly on the planar base of the form in the desired configuration and secured in the masonry arch by mortar. The form is left in position permanently, obviating the need to build a temporary arch support saving time and expense and obviating waste of materials.
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