Anchor rod grouting amount calculating device

By designing the anchor grouting volume calculation device, including flow measurement components, the problem of inaccurate calculation of grouting volume in the prior art is solved, and accurate measurement and convenient disassembly and assembly of grouting volume are achieved.

CN223283714UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-29ZHEJIANG INST OF COMM CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422639434.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-30
Publication Date
2025-08-29
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-30

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The grouting amount cannot be accurately calculated when used, which affects the grouting effect.

Method used

An anchor grouting volume calculation device is designed, including anchor rods, connecting chambers, cover chambers, grouting pipes and flow measurement components. The flow rate in the grouting pipe is measured and displayed through the flow measurement components to ensure the accuracy of the grouting volume.

Benefits of technology

The precise measurement of grouting volume is achieved, ensuring the accuracy of grouting, and the cover chamber and the connecting chamber can be separated, which facilitates the disassembly and assembly operation of the flow measurement component.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an anchor rod grouting amount calculating device, which relates to the technical field of anchor rod grouting and comprises an anchor rod, a connecting bin, a cover bin, a grouting pipe and a flow measuring component. The grouting pipe is connected with the connecting bin, one end of the grouting pipe extends into the connecting bin, and the other end of the grouting pipe extends out of the connecting bin for grouting; the cover bin is detachably connected to the upper portion of the connecting bin, the grouting pipe is connected with the cover bin, one end of the grouting pipe extends into the cover bin and communicates with the anchor rod in a sealed mode, and the other end of the grouting pipe extends out of the cover bin. The flow measuring assembly is connected with the end, extending into the cover bin, of the grouting pipe, and the flow measuring assembly extends out of the cover bin to display the flow in the grouting pipe. According to the anchor rod grouting amount calculating device, the grouting amount can be measured, and accurate grouting is guaranteed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of anchor rod grouting, in particular to an anchor rod grouting quantity calculation device. Background Art

[0002] Grouting anchor rods are new products developed based on the actual needs of my country's tunnel projects, slope control projects, coal mine tunnel projects, etc. Through the use of grouting anchor rods, slurry can be transported to the underground action position to achieve the filling effect. However, when using existing anchor rods, the grouting volume cannot be calculated inside the anchor rod, and the specific grouting volume cannot be known, which affects the effect of its precise grouting. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an anchor rod grouting quantity calculation device, which can measure the grouting quantity and ensure accurate grouting.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0005] The utility model provides an anchor rod grouting quantity calculation device, comprising an anchor rod, a connecting chamber, a cover chamber, a grouting pipe and a flow measurement component;

[0006] The grouting pipe is connected to the connecting chamber, and one end of the grouting pipe extends into the connecting chamber, and the other end extends out of the connecting chamber for grouting;

[0007] The cover bin is detachably connected to the top of the connecting bin, the grouting pipe is connected to the cover bin, and one end of the grouting pipe extends into the cover bin and is in sealed communication with the anchor rod, while the other end extends out of the cover bin;

[0008] The flow measurement component is connected to one end of the grouting pipe extending into the cover bin, and the flow measurement component extends out of the cover bin to display the flow in the grouting pipe.

[0009] Furthermore, the cover compartment and the connecting compartment are detachably connected via a first fixing member, a second fixing member, a rotating rod and a locking member;

[0010] The first fixing member is fixed to the outer surface of the connecting compartment, and the rotating rod is rotatably engaged with the first fixing member;

[0011] The second fixing member is fixed to the outer surface of the cover bin and is arranged opposite to the first fixing member in a direction parallel to the extension direction of the anchor rod. The second fixing member is provided with a through slot for the rotating rod to rotate into so that the rotating rod passes through the second fixing member.

[0012] The locking member is movably connected to the rotating rod, and is used to press against a surface of the second fixing member facing away from the first fixing member to lock the position of the rotating rod relative to the second fixing member.

[0013] Furthermore, the locking piece is sleeved on the outside of the rotating rod and is threadably engaged with the rotating rod.

[0014] Furthermore, the flow measurement assembly includes a flow meter, a display dial and a display chamber;

[0015] The display compartment is connected to the outer surface of the cover compartment, and the display compartment is in communication with the cover compartment;

[0016] The flow meter is installed on the grouting pipe, the display dial is connected to the flow meter, and the display dial is located in the display chamber.

[0017] Furthermore, the display compartment has an opening, and the opening is movably connected to an observation door.

[0018] Furthermore, the end of the grouting pipe close to the anchor rod includes a first connecting pipe, and the first connecting pipe has a first trumpet portion with an opening gradually increasing along the flow direction of the slurry;

[0019] The end of the anchor rod near the grouting pipe includes a second connecting pipe, and the second connecting pipe has a second trumpet portion with an opening gradually decreasing along the flow direction of the slurry. The end face of the second trumpet portion near the grouting pipe is provided with a sealing ring for abutting against the first trumpet portion to ensure a sealed connection between the anchor rod and the grouting pipe.

[0020] Furthermore, a one-way control component for controlling the slurry in the first horn portion to flow one-way into the second horn portion is provided in the first horn portion.

[0021] Furthermore, the one-way control assembly includes a control ball, a support member and a plurality of elastic members;

[0022] One end of each of the elastic members is connected to the inner surface of the first horn portion, and the other end of each of the elastic members is connected to the support member, and the support member is connected to the control ball. The end of the control ball facing away from the support member is used to block the end of the first horn portion facing away from the second horn portion under the elastic force of the elastic member.

[0023] Furthermore, the support member includes a plurality of support plates connected to the control ball, and the plurality of support plates are connected to the plurality of elastic members in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0024] Furthermore, a limit plate for limiting the grouting depth of the anchor rod is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the anchor rod.

[0025] The utility model provides an anchor grouting quantity calculation device which can produce the following beneficial effects:

[0026] When the above-mentioned anchor grouting quantity calculation device is working, the cover chamber is connected to the connecting chamber, and the end of the grouting pipe extending into the cover chamber is sealed and connected to the anchor rod. The slurry can enter the anchor rod through the grouting pipe and grouting is achieved through the anchor rod. At the same time, the flow measurement component measures the flow of the grouting pipe and displays it on the outside of the cover chamber. Therefore, the anchor grouting quantity calculation device in this application can measure the grouting quantity to ensure accurate grouting. In addition, the cover chamber and the connecting chamber in the anchor grouting quantity calculation device of this application can be disassembled to facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the flow measurement component. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0028] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of an anchor grouting quantity calculation device provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the internal three-dimensional structure of a connecting compartment and a cover compartment provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a connecting compartment and a cover compartment before docking provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A local enlarged schematic diagram of point A;

[0032] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of a second connecting pipe and a first connecting pipe when connected, provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0033] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of point B.

[0034] Icons: 1-anchor rod; 11-second connecting pipe; 111-second trumpet part; 112-sealing ring; 2-connecting chamber; 3-cover chamber; 4-grouting pipe; 41-first connecting pipe; 411-first trumpet part; 42-annular tube; 5-flow measurement assembly; 51-flow meter; 52-display dial; 53-display chamber; 54-observation door; 6-first fixing part; 7-second fixing part; 71-through groove; 8-rotating rod; 9-locking part; 10-one-way control assembly; 101-control ball; 102-support plate; 103-elastic part; 011-limiting plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The following is a clear and complete description of the technical solution of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making any creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0036] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating positions or relationships, are based on the positions or relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate the description of this utility model and simplify the description. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0037] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections, electrical connections; direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediate medium, and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on specific circumstances.

[0038] The following is a detailed description of the specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to illustrate and explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0039] This embodiment provides a device for calculating the amount of anchor grouting. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, it includes an anchor rod 1, a connecting chamber 2, a cover chamber 3, a grouting pipe 4 and a flow measurement component 5;

[0040] The grouting pipe 4 is connected to the connecting chamber 2, and one end of the grouting pipe 4 extends into the connecting chamber 2, and the other end extends out of the connecting chamber 2 for grouting;

[0041] The cover bin 3 is detachably connected to the top of the connecting bin 2. The grouting pipe 4 is connected to the cover bin 3. One end of the grouting pipe 4 extends into the cover bin 3 and is sealed and connected to the anchor rod 1. The other end extends out of the cover bin 3.

[0042] The flow measurement component 5 is connected to one end of the grouting pipe 4 extending into the cover chamber 3 , and the flow measurement component 5 extends out of the cover chamber 3 to display the flow in the grouting pipe 4 .

[0043] When the above anchor grouting quantity calculation device is working, if Figure 1 As shown, the cover chamber 3 is connected to the connecting chamber 2, and the end of the grouting pipe 4 extending into the cover chamber 3 is sealed and connected to the anchor rod 1. The slurry can enter the anchor rod 1 through the grouting pipe 4 and grouting is achieved through the anchor rod 1. At the same time, Figure 2 As shown, the flow measurement assembly 5 measures the flow of the grouting pipe 4 and displays it on the outside of the cover bin 3.

[0044] Therefore, the anchor grouting amount calculation device in this embodiment can measure the grouting amount to ensure accurate grouting. Figure 3 As shown, the cover chamber 3 and the connection chamber 2 in the anchor grouting quantity calculation device provided in this embodiment can be disassembled to facilitate the disassembly and assembly operations of the flow measurement component.

[0045] The interiors of the cover bin 3 and the connecting bin 2 are both hollow, and there are various ways to detachably connect the cover bin 3 and the connecting bin 2, such as snapping the cover bin 3 and the connecting bin 2 together, or connecting the cover bin 3 and the connecting bin 2 through bolts and nuts.

[0046] In an optional embodiment, if Figure 4 As shown, the cover bin 3 and the connecting bin 2 are detachably connected by a first fixing member 6, a second fixing member 7, a rotating rod 8 and a locking member 9, wherein: the first fixing member 6 is fixed to the outer surface of the connecting bin 2, and the rotating rod 8 rotates with the first fixing member 6; the second fixing member 7 is fixed to the outer surface of the cover bin 3 and is arranged opposite to the first fixing member 6 along an extension direction parallel to the anchor rod 1, and a through groove 71 is provided on the second fixing member 7 for the rotating rod 8 to be rotated in so that the rotating rod 8 passes through the second fixing member 7; the locking member 9 is movably connected to the rotating rod 8, and the locking member 9 is used to press on the surface of the second fixing member 7 away from the first fixing member 6 to lock the position of the rotating rod 8 relative to the second fixing member 7.

[0047] When in use, the position of the locking piece 9 can be adjusted so that the locking piece 9 cancels the surface of the second fixing piece 7 away from the first fixing piece 6, and then the rotating rod 8 is rotated so that the rotating rod 8 exits the through slot 71, canceling the penetration of the rotating rod 8 into the second fixing piece 7, and the cover bin 3 can be removed from the connecting bin 2; when it is necessary to lock the position of the cover bin 3 relative to the connecting bin 2, the cover bin 3 can be aligned with the connecting bin 2, and then the rotating rod 8 is rotated so that the rotating rod 8 enters the through slot 71. At this time, the rotating rod 8 penetrates the second fixing piece 7, and then the position of the locking piece 9 is adjusted so that the locking piece 9 presses the surface of the second fixing piece 7 away from the first fixing piece 6, and the position of the cover bin 3 relative to the connecting bin 2 can be locked.

[0048] The above structure can ensure the stable connection between the cover compartment 3 and the connecting compartment 2, and is easy to assemble and disassemble, which is convenient for users to operate.

[0049] In an optional embodiment, in order to enable the locking member 9 to stably press against the surface of the second fixing member 7 facing away from the first fixing member 6 , the locking member 9 is sleeved on the outside of the rotating rod 8 and threadedly engaged with the rotating rod 8 .

[0050] The above arrangement allows the user to adjust the position of the locking member 9 by simply rotating the locking member 9, which is convenient for the user's operation and makes the locking of the locking member 9 more stable.

[0051] Specifically, the rotating rod 8 can be a screw rod, and the locking member 9 can be a nut.

[0052] In addition, a connecting seat may be provided on the first fixing member 6, and the rotating rod 8 is hinged to the connecting seat.

[0053] In an optional embodiment, if Figure 2 As shown, the flow measurement assembly 5 includes a flow meter 51, a display dial 52 and a display compartment 53, wherein:

[0054] The display compartment 53 is connected to the outer surface of the cover compartment 3, and the display compartment 53 is in communication with the cover compartment 3, so that other structures of the flow measurement assembly 5 can extend out of the cover compartment 3;

[0055] The flow meter 51 is installed on the grouting pipe 4 to measure the flow of the slurry in the grouting pipe 4. The display dial 52 is connected to the flow meter 51 to display the flow measured by the flow meter 51. The display dial 52 is located in the display compartment 53 for easy viewing by the user.

[0056] The display dial 52 and the flow meter 51 are existing products, and their principles are existing technologies, so no further explanation is given here.

[0057] In an optional embodiment, if Figure 5 As shown, the display chamber 53 has an opening, and the opening is movably connected to an observation door 54.

[0058] Specifically, the observation door 54 is in the shape of a plate and is pivotally connected to the opening of the display chamber 53. Under the action of the observation door 54, it is convenient to observe the data displayed on the display dial 52, so as to achieve the effect of precise quantity control.

[0059] The material of the observation door 54 can be glass or transparent plastic.

[0060] In an optional embodiment, if Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the end of the grouting pipe 4 close to the anchor rod 1 includes a first connecting pipe 41, and the first connecting pipe 41 has a first trumpet portion 411 with an opening gradually increasing along the flow direction of the slurry; the end of the anchor rod 1 close to the grouting pipe 4 includes a second connecting pipe 11, and the second connecting pipe 11 has a second trumpet portion 111 with an opening gradually decreasing along the flow direction of the slurry, and the end face of the second trumpet portion 111 close to the grouting pipe 4 is provided with a sealing ring 112 for abutting against the first trumpet portion 411 to ensure a sealed connection between the anchor rod 1 and the grouting pipe 4.

[0061] When the connecting chamber 2 and the cover chamber 3 are snap-fitted together, the second trumpet portion 111 can extend into the first trumpet portion 411, and the sealing ring 112 at the top of the second trumpet portion 111 can abut against the inner wall of the first trumpet portion 411, thereby sealing the bottom of the first trumpet portion 411 and the top of the second trumpet portion 111, ensuring that the slurry can be smoothly transferred from the first trumpet portion 411 to the second trumpet portion 111.

[0062] Specifically, the material of the sealing ring 112 may be, but is not limited to, rubber, and the sealing ring 112 may be in a circular shape.

[0063] In an optional embodiment, if Figure 5 As shown, the flow meter 51 is connected to the top end of the first connecting pipe 41 , and the top end of the flow meter 51 is connected to the annular pipe 42 in the grouting pipe 4 .

[0064] In an optional embodiment, a one-way control component 10 for controlling the slurry in the first horn portion 411 to flow unidirectionally into the second horn portion 111 is provided in the first horn portion 411 .

[0065] The one-way control component 10 can make the slurry flow into the second horn portion 111 in one direction, thereby improving the safety performance and effect of grouting.

[0066] In an optional embodiment, if Figure 6As shown, the one-way control component 10 includes a control ball 101, a support member and multiple elastic members 103; one end of each elastic member 103 is connected to the inner surface of the first horn portion 411, and the other end of each elastic member 103 is connected to the support member, and the support member is connected to the control ball 101. The end of the control ball 101 that is away from the support member is used to block the end of the first horn portion 411 that is away from the second horn portion 111 under the elastic force of the elastic member 103.

[0067] During grouting, the grouting pressure can overcome the elastic force of each elastic member 103, pushing the control ball 101 downward, so that the control ball 101 stops blocking the end of the first horn portion 411 away from the second horn portion 111, and the slurry can flow from the first horn portion 411 into the second horn portion 111. When grouting is canceled, under the elastic force of the elastic member 103, the support member gives the control ball 101 an upward thrust, thereby driving the control ball 101 to block the end of the first horn portion 411 away from the second horn portion 111.

[0068] The elastic member 103 may be a tension spring, one end of which is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the first horn portion 411 , and the other end of which is fixedly connected to the support member, which may be fixedly connected to the control ball 101 .

[0069] Specifically, the control ball 101 can be hemispherical in shape, and the end thereof away from the second horn portion 111 is a first plane, and the end of the first horn portion 411 away from the second horn portion 111 has a second plane. The first plane can offset the second plane to achieve blocking of the end of the first horn portion 411 away from the second horn portion 111 by the control ball 101.

[0070] Of course, the control ball 101 may also be spherical, and the blocking effect is achieved by abutting the end of the first horn portion 411 away from the second horn portion 111 with its spherical surface.

[0071] The support member can adopt an integrated structure or a split structure.

[0072] In an optional embodiment, the support member includes a plurality of support plates 102 connected to the control ball 101 , and the plurality of support plates 102 are connected to the plurality of elastic members 103 in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0073] Multiple support plates 102 can be evenly spaced around the axis of the control ball 101. One end of the support plate can be fixedly connected to the control ball 101 by welding, bonding, etc., and the other end can be fixedly connected to the elastic member 103 by hooking, welding, bonding, etc.

[0074] In an optional embodiment, if Figure 1 As shown, a limit plate 011 for limiting the grouting depth of the anchor rod 1 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the anchor rod 1 .

[0075] Specifically, the limiting plate 011 may be disc-shaped.

[0076] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the above embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. An anchor grouting quantity calculation device, characterized in that: It comprises an anchor rod (1), a connecting chamber (2), a cover chamber (3), a grouting pipe (4) and a flow measurement component (5); The grouting pipe (4) is connected to the connecting chamber (2), and one end of the grouting pipe (4) extends into the connecting chamber (2), and the other end extends out of the connecting chamber (2) for grouting; The cover bin (3) is detachably connected to the top of the connection bin (2), the grouting pipe (4) is connected to the cover bin (3), and one end of the grouting pipe (4) extends into the cover bin (3) and is in sealed communication with the anchor rod (1), while the other end extends out of the cover bin (3); The flow measurement component (5) is connected to one end of the grouting pipe (4) extending into the cover bin (3), and the flow measurement component (5) extends out of the cover bin (3) to display the flow in the grouting pipe (4).

2. The anchor grouting amount calculation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover compartment (3) and the connecting compartment (2) are detachably connected via a first fixing member (6), a second fixing member (7), a rotating rod (8) and a locking member (9); The first fixing member (6) is fixed to the outer surface of the connecting compartment (2), and the rotating rod (8) is rotationally engaged with the first fixing member (6); The second fixing member (7) is fixed to the outer surface of the cover bin (3) and is arranged opposite to the first fixing member (6) in a direction parallel to the extension direction of the anchor rod (1). The second fixing member (7) is provided with a through groove (71) for the rotating rod (8) to rotate in so that the rotating rod (8) passes through the second fixing member (7); The locking member (9) is movably connected to the rotating rod (8), and the locking member (9) is used to press against the surface of the second fixing member (7) facing away from the first fixing member (6) to lock the position of the rotating rod (8) relative to the second fixing member (7).

3. The anchor grouting amount calculation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The locking member (9) is sleeved on the outside of the rotating rod (8) and is threadably engaged with the rotating rod (8).

4. The anchor grouting amount calculation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flow measurement assembly (5) comprises a flow meter (51), a display dial (52) and a display chamber (53); The display compartment (53) is connected to the outer surface of the cover compartment (3), and the display compartment (53) is in communication with the cover compartment (3); The flow meter (51) is installed on the grouting pipe (4), the display dial (52) is connected to the flow meter (51), and the display dial (52) is located in the display chamber (53).

5. The anchor grouting amount calculation device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The display chamber (53) has an opening, and the opening is movably connected to an observation door (54).

6. The anchor grouting amount calculation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the grouting pipe (4) close to the anchor rod (1) includes a first connecting pipe (41), and the first connecting pipe (41) has a first trumpet portion (411) with an opening gradually increasing along the flow direction of the slurry; The end of the anchor rod (1) close to the grouting pipe (4) includes a second connecting pipe (11), the second connecting pipe (11) has a second trumpet portion (111) with an opening gradually decreasing along the flow direction of the slurry, and the end surface of the second trumpet portion (111) close to the grouting pipe (4) is provided with a sealing ring (112) for abutting against the first trumpet portion (411) to ensure a sealed connection between the anchor rod (1) and the grouting pipe (4).

7. The anchor grouting amount calculation device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A one-way control component (10) for controlling the slurry in the first horn portion (411) to flow one-way into the second horn portion (111) is provided in the first horn portion (411).

8. The anchor grouting amount calculation device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The one-way control assembly (10) comprises a control ball (101), a support member and a plurality of elastic members (103); One end of each elastic member (103) is connected to the inner surface of the first horn portion (411), and the other end of each elastic member (103) is connected to the support member, and the support member is connected to the control ball (101). The end of the control ball (101) facing away from the support member is used to block the end of the first horn portion (411) facing away from the second horn portion (111) under the elastic force of the elastic member (103).

9. The anchor grouting amount calculation device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The support member comprises a plurality of support plates (102) connected to the control ball (101), and the plurality of support plates (102) are connected to the plurality of elastic members (103) in a one-to-one correspondence.

10. The anchor grouting amount calculation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting plate (011) for limiting the grouting depth of the anchor rod (1) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the anchor rod (1).