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Connector for steel reinforcement

a technology of connecting rods and steel reinforcements, applied in the direction of lifting devices, structural elements, building components, etc., can solve the problems of compromising the strength of the resultant building, tedious and difficult deformation of the steel rods,

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-03-10
ADJUSTABOLT
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[0008] It is an object of the invention to provide a connector for steel reinforcement which at least minimises the disadvantages referred to above.

Problems solved by technology

The deforming of the reinforcement is tedious and difficult since the work must be carried out quickly and the location of the reinforcement closely adjacent the formwork of the floor / ceiling does not allow for easy access to the reinforcement.
The bending of the reinforcement in this way results in metal fatigue which may compromise the strength of the resultant building.

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[0027]FIG. 1 shows a connector 10 according to an embodiment of the invention. The connector 10 has a body 12, 13 with a head.

[0028] The body is formed from parts 13 and 12 which together provide a cavity 14 for receiving an end of a length of steel reinforcement

[0029] The head 11 has a receiving channel 18 which gives the head a hook shaped appearance and the channel may be hooked over reinforcement projecting from a concrete wall.

[0030] Part 12 of the body has connecting members 16 extending from it. Part 13 of the body has apertures 17 for receiving members 16 and the members 16 may be deformed such that the parts 12 and 13 may be secured to one another. The inner surface of the cavity may have complementary formations to formations the end of the length of reinforcement such that once the end is received within the cavity and the parts 12 and 13 are secured to one another, the end cannot be withdrawn from the cavity. An inner end of the cavity may be of an enlarged size.

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Abstract

A connector for steel reinforcement having a head for locating over and relative to reinforcement projecting from a wall of a building, the head having a receiving channel which gives the head a hooked shaped appearance, the channel may be hooked over reinforcement projecting from a concrete wall.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] Priority is claimed from Australian Provisional Patent Application No. PS0048 filed Jan. 21, 2002 and PCT Application No. PCT / AU03 / 00052 filed Jan. 20, 2003.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] This invention relates to a connector for steel reinforcement [0003] The invention will be described by way of example with reference to the construction of concrete floors or ceilings in multi-level concrete buildings. It should be appreciated that this is by way of example only and that the connector of the invention may also be used for other purposes. BACKGROUND ART [0004] In the construction of concrete multi-level buildings, the walls are first cast. Formwork is employed and steel reinforcement is positioned within the formwork and at the locations along the height of a wall where a floor or ceiling is to be constructed channels known by the trade name “REBOX” are positioned and imbedded in the resultant concrete wall. Each REBOX consists of ...

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IPC IPC(8): B66F19/02E04B1/41
CPCE04B1/4128
Inventor COMERFORD, ERNEST
Owner ADJUSTABOLT