Concrete panel, panel kit, and concrete panel connector structure for forming reinforced concrete building components
US9546484B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 11, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04B2002/0228
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A concrete panel system includes first, second, and third rectangular precast concrete panels, each defining a respective top edge, bottom edge, and first and second lateral edges. A first type connector is formed in the concrete material at least along the top edge of the first panel and along the first lateral edge of the first panel. A second type connector is formed in the concrete material at least along the second lateral edge of the second panel, and along the bottom edge of the third panel. The first type connector and the second type connector are configured to connect together, and a cavity is formed between the respective panel edges. This cavity extends along both the top edge of the first panel and the first lateral edge of the first panel to facilitate positioning reinforcing bar traversing a corner of the first or second panel.
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