Combination lift and anchor connector for fabricated wall and floor panels

a technology of fabricated wall and floor panels and anchor connectors, which is applied in the field of low density prefabricated concrete building panels, can solve the problems of increasing the odds of cracking or otherwise changing the floor panel, the method of interconnecting the wall panel with the floor panel is slightly more labor-intensive, etc., and achieves the effect of simple and cost-effective installation
US20060236627A1Inactive Publication Date: 2006-10-26OLDCASTLE PRECAST
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Current Assignee / Owner
OLDCASTLE PRECAST
Publication Date
2006-10-26
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

An apparatus and method for interconnecting concrete precast floor and wall panels is provided. More specifically, one embodiment of the present invention includes an adjustable connector with a captive nut that is embedded into a wall panel. A floor panel that includes an aperture integrated therethrough is placed adjacent to the adjustable connector wherein the captive nut therein may be positioned in line with the aperture. A threaded rod is then placed through the aperture of the floor panel and a nut is placed thereon thus providing a secure interconnection between the floor panel and the wall panel.
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[0001] This application claims the benefit of pending U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60 / 667,590, filed on Apr. 1, 2005, the application being incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention relates to low density prefabricated concrete building panels, and more specifically an apparatus and method for interconnecting prefabricated concrete floor and roof panels to wall panels, and which utilizes a selectively adjustable connector. More specifically, one embodiment of the invention employs an adjustable captive nut in conjunction with a threaded rod to interconnect adjoining floor and wall panels. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Precast concrete panels are well known in the art and have been used for decades as cost effective building components. More specifically, Precast concrete panels are commonly found in office buildings, parking garages, homes, bridges, etc., and are desirable for their resistance to fire, w...

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