A bracket for embedment in a surface of a concrete construction

Abstract

The present invention relates to a bracket (1) for embedment in a surface of a concrete construction, said bracket comprising: a receiving portion (10) with an opening (12) adapted for receiving a connecting end (52) of a rod (50) when inserted in an insertion direction, and an embedding portion (20) adapted for being embedded in the concrete construction, said embedding portion comprises: a plate (22) configured to be aligned with a surface of the concrete construction when embedded, and one or more embedding protrusions (24) protruding into the concrete acting as barbs when embedded, wherein the opening is accessible for insertion of the rod after embedment. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for embedding a bracket.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a bracket for embedment in a surface of a concrete construction, said bracket comprising: a receiving portion with an opening adapted for receiving a connecting end of a rod when inserted in an insertion direction, and an embedding portion adapted for being embedded in the concrete construction, said embedding portion comprises: a plate configured to be aligned with a surface of the concrete construction, when embedded, and one or more embedding protrusions protruding into the concrete acting as barbs when embedded, wherein the opening is accessible for insertion of the rod after embedment.

[0002] Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for embedding a bracket, wherein said method comprises steps of: providing a bracket comprising an embedding portion having one or more embedding protrusions, providing fluid concrete, said fluid concrete preferably being in a mould, inserting at least one embedding protrusion of the embedding portion into the fluid concrete for embedding the protrusion, leveling a front surface of the embedding portion, preferably being a plate, in relation to a surface of the fluid concrete, preferably said front surface being leveled to at least substantially the same level as the surface of the fluid concrete, and drying the fluid concrete into a solid concrete. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Within the area of brackets for being embedded into a concrete element, some solutions of such brackets are available, however none of those brackets provides an effective, reliable and secure solution for being embedded in the concrete before mounting / arrangement / installation of the concrete element in a construction.

[0004] Also, none of the known solutions of a bracket provides the easiness and convenience of an arrangement of a rod in the bracket.

[0005] Thereby, the brackets available today have an unacceptable reliability and are being inconvenienced for the user.

[0006] Hence, an improved bracket being efficient and reliable would be advantageous, and further a resistant, mechanical strong, economically, sustainable bracket with longevity would be advantageous.OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

[0007] It is an object of the present invention to provide an alternative to the prior art.

[0008] In particular, it may be seen as an object of the present invention to provide a system that solves the above-mentioned problems.DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] Thus, the above-described object and several other objects are intended to be obtained in a first aspect of the invention by providing a bracket for embedment in a surface of a concrete construction, said bracket comprising: a receiving portion with an opening adapted for receiving a connecting end of a rod when inserted in an insertion direction, and an embedding portion adapted for being embedded in the concrete construction, said embedding portion comprises: a plate configured to be aligned with a surface of the concrete construction, when embedded, and one or more embedding protrusions protruding into the concrete acting as barbs when embedded, wherein the opening is accessible for insertion of the rod after embedment.

[0010] The invention is particularly, but not exclusively, advantageous for providing an effective and secure solution for a bracket being embedded in the concrete before mounting / arrangement / installation of the concrete element in a construction, and wherein the bracket can easily receive a rod like element and secure the rod efficiently to the concrete element via the bracket.

[0011] Furthermore, the bracket provides a straightforward and convenience installation of such as for safety measures e.g. fall protection via fencing, barrier, shielding, such that the end of the rod not being connected to a bracket is connected to e.g. a fence.

[0012] Or alternatively for scaffolding arrangement, a covering of a construction, or the like.

[0013] Moreover, the bracket is made as being suitable for being left in the concrete element, meaning that the bracket(s) does not necessarily have to be removed after use.

[0014] This advantage saves a lot of extra working time for the craftsman.

[0015] In one embodiment of the invention, the embedding portion, preferably the plate, comprises one or more apertures for assessing the correct depth of the bracket in the concrete when embedding.

[0016] The embodiment is particularly, but not exclusively, advantageous for ensuring that the bracket is installed in the correct depth in the concrete and advantageous for avoiding trapping of air behind the plate.

[0017] In one embodiment of the invention, wherein the one or more embedding protrusions are protruding in at least substantially perpendicular direction in relation to the plate and preferably that at least one of the one or more embedding protrusions are protruding from the plate.

[0018] The embodiment is particularly, but not exclusively, advantageous for providing an efficient embedding of the bracket in the concrete, since the concrete will surround the protrusions.

[0019] In one embodiment of the invention, the one or more embedding protrusions comprise one or more holes and / or recesses.

[0020] The embodiment is particularly, but not exclusively, advantageous for even more efficient embedding of the bracket in the concrete, since the concrete will surround the holes / recesses.

[0021] In one embodiment of the invention, the receiving portion protrudes away from the plate and the embedding portion, said receiving portion comprises a cavity configured for receiving and holding the connecting end of the rod, preferably said cavity comprises a recess acting as an end stop for the rod when arranged in the cavity.

[0022] The embodiment is particularly, but not exclusively, advantageous for providing a bracket, wherein the receiving portion protrudes away from the plate and the concrete wall.

[0023] The bracket and the rod may in this embodiment be connected square fitting (with the rod).

[0024] In one embodiment of the invention, the receiving portion protrudes from the plate and into the embedding portion, said receiving portion comprises a cavity configured for receiving and holding the connecting end of the rod, preferably said cavity comprises a recess acting as an end stop for the rod when arranged in the cavity.

[0025] The embodiment is particularly, but not exclusively, advantageous for providing a bracket, wherein the receiving portion protrudes in an inwards direction and / or protrudes into the concrete.

[0026] The bracket and the rod may in this embodiment be connected by a wedge attachment.

[0027] In one embodiment of the invention, the cavity is tubular shaped with an upper end comprising the opening for receiving the connecting end of the rod and a lower end with the recess, wherein the tubular shape is preferably rectangular, square, cylindrical or conical.

[0028] The embodiment is particularly, but not exclusively, advantageous for providing a reliable attachment of the rod to the bracket.

[0029] Furthermore, the attachment can be made easily, fast and by one person.

[0030] In one embodiment of the invention, the cavity has a wedge-like shape with an upper end comprising the opening for receiving the connecting end of the rod and wherein the cavity narrows from the upper end to a lower end of the cavity.

[0031] The embodiment is particularly, but not exclusively, advantageous for providing a reliable attachment of the rod to the bracket.

[0032] Furthermore, the attachment can be made easily, fast and by one person.

[0033] In one embodiment of the invention, the cavity is wedge-shaped in a direction perpendicular to the insertion direction and the and the construction surface, so that the cavity has a doble wedge-shaped form.

[0034] The embodiment is particularly, but not exclusively, advantageous for ensuring that when the rod is attached to the bracket, the rod cannot tilt out of the bracket.

[0035] The cavity of the bracket may in this embodiment be described as having double wedge-shape.

[0036] In one embodiment of the invention, the receiving portion comprises locking means for locking the rod to the bracket, said locking means being a snap-fit unit interacting with the connecting end of the rod, which locking means is releasable by applying a force to the rod in a direction opposite to the insertion direction.

[0037] In one embodiment of the invention, the locking function is released by applying a force above a certain threshold.

[0038] In one embodiment of the invention, the connecting end comprises a locking feature for interacting with the snap-fit unit of the receiving portion.

[0039] In one embodiment of the invention, the locking feature and snap-fit unit being complementary in shape.

[0040] The embodiments of locking are particularly, but not exclusively, advantageous for ensuring a reliable an efficient attachment of the rod to the bracket, and further provide a solution, wherein the rod can easily be detached from the bracket again.

[0041] In one embodiment of the invention, the bracket further comprising an indicator portion for indicating the position of the bracket when embedding and after embedding in the concrete construction, said indicator portion being one or more indicator protrusions protruding from the plate in the insertion direction and indicator means configured to be arranged visible on an edge of the concrete construction.

[0042] The embodiment is particularly, but not exclusively, advantageous for ensuring an easy and reliable indication of the position of the bracket when embedding and after embedding in the concrete construction

[0043] In one embodiment of the invention, comprised is further a rod with a connecting end adapted for being inserted into the receiving portion of the bracket in the insertion direction, wherein the connecting end has a shape complementary to the cavity.

[0044] The embodiment is particularly, but not exclusively, advantageous for providing and easy and secure attachment / connection of the bracket and the rod.

[0045] In one embodiment of the invention, the bracket is made in Polypropylene, preferably PP6, and preferably being reinforced with fiberglass.

[0046] The embodiment is particularly, but not exclusively, advantageous for providing a robust and efficient bracket.

[0047] In one embodiment of the invention, the rod is made in metal, preferably steel, and preferably being reinforced with fiberglass.

[0048] The embodiment is particularly, but not exclusively, advantageous for providing a robust and efficient rod.

[0049] In a second aspect, the invention further relates to a method for embedding a bracket, preferably a bracket according to the first aspect, wherein said method comprises steps of: providing a bracket comprising an embedding portion having one or more embedding protrusions, providing fluid concrete, said fluid concrete preferably being in a mould, inserting at least one embedding protrusion of the embedding portion into the fluid concrete for embedding the protrusion, leveling a front surface of the embedding portion, preferably being a plate, in relation to a surface of the fluid concrete, preferably said front surface being leveled to at least substantially the same level as the surface of the fluid concrete, drying the fluid concrete into a solid concrete, wherein the steps of the method can be executed in any order and / or executed simultaneously.

[0050] The second aspect of the invention is particularly, but not exclusively, advantageous for providing a method being reliable, efficient and easy to perform.

[0051] In one embodiment of the invention, further comprising a step of: connecting the rod (50) to the bracket (1), preferably by inserting a connection end of the rod into a receiving portion of the bracket wherein the connecting end and the receiving end are complementary shaped preferably a wedge-like shape.

[0052] The embodiment is particularly, but not exclusively, advantageous for providing a straightforward and convenience installation of such as a scaffolding arrangement, a covering of a construction, or the like.

[0053] The first and second aspect of the present invention may each be combined with any of the other aspects. These and other aspects of the invention will be apparent from and elucidated with reference to the embodiments described hereinafter.

[0054] Embodiments from the system / product should be seen as applicable to the method, and embodiments from the method should be seen as applicable for the product / system.DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

[0055] Various examples are described hereinafter with reference to the figures. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout. Like elements will, thus, not be described in detail with respect to the description of each figure. It should also be noted that the figures are only intended to facilitate the description of the examples. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the claimed invention or as a limitation on the scope of the claimed invention. In addition, an illustrated example need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. An aspect or an advantage described in conjunction with a particular example is not necessarily limited to that example and can be practiced in any other examples even if not so illustrated, or if not so explicitly described.

[0056] Exemplary embodiments of the invention are described in the figures, whereon: Figure 1a-d illustrate a bracket with an inwards protruding receiving portion Figure 2a-b illustrate a rod comprising a wedge-shaped connecting end Figure 3a-b illustrate a bracket with an outwards protruding receiving portion Figure 4a-b illustrate pictures of a bracket connected to a rod Figure 5a illustrates a picture of a bracket Figure 5b illustrates a picture of a rod with a connecting end DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0057] Exemplary examples will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this regard, the present examples may have different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the descriptions set forth herein. Accordingly, the examples are merely described below, by referring to the figures, to explain aspects.

[0058] Throughout the specification, when an element is referred to as being "connected" to another element, the element is "directly connected" to the other element, "electrically connected", "fluidic connected" or "communicatively connected" to the other element with one or more intervening elements interposed there between.

[0059] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular examples only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the terms "comprises" "comprising" "includes" and / or "including" when used in this specification specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

[0060] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein (including technical and scientific terms) have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains. It will be further understood that terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined in the present specification.

[0061] FIG 1a-d illustrate a bracket with an inwards protruding receiving portion.

[0062] Said bracket 1 being for embedment in a surface of a concrete construction (not shown), said bracket comprising: a receiving portion 10 with an opening 12 adapted for receiving a connecting end 52 of a rod 50 (not shown, see FIG. 4a-b and 5a-b) when inserted in an insertion direction, and an embedding portion 20 adapted for being embedded in the concrete construction, said embedding portion comprises: a plate 22 configured to be aligned with a surface of the concrete construction, when embedded, and one or more embedding protrusions 24 protruding into the concrete acting as barbs when embedded, wherein the opening 12 is accessible for insertion of the rod after embedment.

[0063] In FIG. 1 the receiving portion 10 protrudes from the plate and into the embedding portion 20, said receiving portion comprises a cavity 14 configured for receiving and holding the connecting end of the rod.

[0064] The cavity 14 has a wedge-like shape with an upper end 18 comprising the opening 12 for receiving the connecting end of the rod and wherein the cavity narrows from the upper end to a lower end 19 of the cavity.

[0065] The cavity 14 is wedge-shaped in a direction perpendicular to the insertion direction and the and the construction surface, so that the cavity has a doble wedge-shaped form.

[0066] Furthermore, in FIG. 1 the receiving portion 10 comprises locking means 30 for locking the rod 50 to the bracket 1, said locking means being a snap-fit unit 32 interacting with the connecting end of the rod, which locking means 30 is releasable by applying a force to the rod in a direction opposite to the insertion direction 54.

[0067] Moreover, in FIG. 1 the embedding portion 20, being the plate 22 comprises a plurality of apertures 26 for assessing the correct depth of the bracket in the concrete when embedding.

[0068] In FIG. 1 eight apparatus are illustrates. The eight apparatus are arrangement as four in one side of the bracket plate and four in the other side of the bracket.

[0069] The specific number of apparatus and the specific position / placement of the apparatus should not necessarily be seen as limiting to the invention.

[0070] Also, in FIG. 1 is illustrated the embedding protrusions 24 are protruding in at least substantially perpendicular direction in relation to the plate and preferably that at least one of the one or more embedding protrusions are protruding from the plate.

[0071] In FIG. 1 ten protrusions are illustrates. The ten protrusions are arrangement as five on one side of the bracket and five in the other side of the bracket.

[0072] The specific number of protrusions and the specific position / placement of the protrusions should not necessarily be seen as limiting to the invention.

[0073] Additionally, is illustrated in FIG. 1 a bracket 1 comprising an indicator portion 40 for indicating the position of the bracket when embedding and after embedding in the concrete construction, said indicator portion being one or more indicator protrusions 42 protruding from the plate in the insertion direction and indicator means 44 configured to be arranged visible on an edge of the concrete construction.

[0074] FIG 2a-b illustrate a rod comprising a wedge-shaped connecting end.

[0075] FIG. 2a illustrates the rod in a 3D perspective and FIG. 2b illustrates the rod from a top view.

[0076] The connecting end 52 of the rod 50 illustrated in FIG. 2 is adapted for being inserted into a receiving portion of a bracket (not shown - see FIG. 1a-b). The connecting end 52 being wedge shaped. Preferably the receiving portion to receive the connecting end 52 of the rod 50 is also being wedge-shaped as in FIG. 1a-b.

[0077] By inserting the rod, a connection of the rod 50 to the bracket 1 is provided.

[0078] FIG 3a-b illustrate a bracket with an outwards protruding receiving portion.

[0079] FIG. 3a illustrates the bracket in a 3D perspective and FIG. 3b illustrates the bracket from a top view.

[0080] In FIG. 3 the receiving portion 10 protrudes away from the plate 22 and the embedding portion 20, said receiving portion comprises a cavity 14 configured for receiving and holding the connecting end of the rod, preferably said cavity 14 comprises a recess 16 acting as an end stop for the rod when arranged in the cavity.

[0081] The cavity 14 is tubular shaped with an upper end 18 comprising the opening 12 for receiving the connecting end of the rod and a lower end 19 with the recess 16, wherein the tubular shape is preferably rectangular, square, cylindrical or conical.

[0082] The receiving portion 10 preferably comprises a bottom 17 in the lower end 19, such as a bottom plate, for stopping the rod 50 from moving in a downwards direction when arranged in the receiving portion 10 and supported on the bottom 17.

[0083] Moreover, in FIG. 3a is illustrated an aperture 15 in the receiving portion 10 for ensuring that the rod connecting end 52 is inserted far enough into the receiving portion.

[0084] Also, in FIG. 3a-b is illustrated the embedding protrusions 24 are protruding in at least substantially perpendicular direction in relation to the plate and that at least one of the one or more embedding protrusions are protruding from the plate.

[0085] FIG 4a-b illustrate pictures of a bracket connected to a rod.

[0086] Thereby is illustrated bracket arrangement 70 in FIG. 4a-b, said arrangement comprising a bracket 1 and a rod 50 with a connecting end 52 adapted for being inserted into the receiving portion 10 of the bracket in the insertion direction, wherein the connecting end 52 has a shape complementary to the cavity 14.

[0087] The arrangement illustrated in FIG. 4a-b comprises a wedge-shaped receiving portion 10 and a corresponding wedge-shaped connecting end 52 of the rod 50.

[0088] Furthermore, in FIG. 4a-b there is one embedding protrusion 24. The embedding protrusion is in the embodiment positioned in substantially the middle part, such as in the center section, of the plate 22.

[0089] Moreover, the embedding protrusion comprises holes / apertures 26.

[0090] FIG 5a illustrates a picture of a bracket and FIG 5b illustrates a picture of a rod with a connecting end.

[0091] In FIG. 5a the bracket comprises: a wedge-shaped receiving portion 10 with an opening 12 adapted for receiving a connecting end 52 of a rod 50 when inserted in an insertion direction 54, and an embedding portion 20 adapted for being embedded in the concrete construction, said embedding portion comprises: a plate 22 configured to be aligned with a surface of the concrete construction, when embedded, and one or more embedding protrusions protruding (not shown) into the concrete acting as barbs when embedded, wherein the opening 12 is accessible for insertion of the rod after embedment.

[0092] The receiving portion 10 protrudes from the plate and into the embedding portion 20, said receiving portion comprises a cavity 14 configured for receiving and holding the connecting end 52 of the rod 50.

[0093] In FIG. 5b is illustrated a wedge-shaped connecting end 52 of the rod 50.

[0094] The connecting end 52 having a wedge-shaped form.

[0095] The bracket and the rod illustrated in FIG. 5a-b is adapted for being used in a method (not shown) for embedding a bracket, wherein said method comprises steps of: providing a bracket 1 comprising an embedding portion having one or more embedding protrusions, providing fluid concrete, said fluid concrete preferably being in a mould, inserting at least one embedding protrusion of the embedding portion into the fluid concrete for embedding the protrusion, leveling a front surface of the embedding portion, preferably being a plate, in relation to a surface of the fluid concrete, preferably said front surface being leveled to at least substantially the same level as the surface of the fluid concrete, drying the fluid concrete into a solid concrete, and connecting the rod 50 to the bracket 1, preferably by inserting a connection end of the rod into a receiving portion of the bracket wherein the connecting end and the receiving end are complementary shaped preferably a wedge-like shape.

[0096] Although the present invention has been described in connection with the specified embodiments, it should not be construed as being in any way limited to the presented examples. The scope of the present invention is set out by the accompanying claim set. In the context of the claims, the terms "comprising" or "comprises" do not exclude other possible elements or steps. Also, the mentioning of references such as "a" or "an" etc. should not be construed as excluding a plurality. The use of reference signs in the claims with respect to elements indicated in the figures shall also not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention. Furthermore, individual features mentioned in different claims, may possibly be advantageously combined, and the mentioning of these features in different claims does not exclude that a combination of features is not possible and advantageous.REFERENCE LIST

[0097] Bracket (1) Receiving portion (10) Opening (12) Cavity (14) Aperture (15) Recess (16) Bottom (17) Upper end (18) Lower end (19) Embedding portion (20) Plate (22) Embedding protrusions (24) Apertures (26) Holes (28) Locking means (30) Snap-fit unit (32) Indicator portion (40) Indicator protrusions (42) Indicator means (44) Rod (50) Connecting end (52) Insertion direction (54) Bracket arrangement (70)

Claims

1. A bracket (1) for embedment in a surface of a concrete construction, said bracket comprising: - a receiving portion (10) with an opening (12) adapted for receiving a connecting end (52) of a rod (50) when inserted in an insertion direction (54), and - an embedding portion (20) adapted for being embedded in the concrete construction, said embedding portion comprises: - a plate (22) configured to be aligned with a surface of the concrete construction, when embedded, and - one or more embedding protrusions (24) protruding into the concrete acting as barbs when embedded, wherein the opening (12) is accessible for insertion of the rod after embedment.

2. A bracket (1) according to any claim 1, wherein the embedding portion (20), preferably the plate (22) comprises one or more apertures (26) for assessing the correct depth of the bracket in the concrete when embedding.

3. The bracket (1) according to any one or more of the preceding claims, wherein the one or more embedding protrusions (24) comprise one or more holes and / or recesses.

4. The bracket (1) according to any one or more of the preceding claims, wherein the one or more embedding protrusions (24) are protruding in at least substantially perpendicular direction in relation to the plate and preferably that at least one of the one or more embedding protrusions are protruding from the plate.

5. The bracket (1) according to any one or more of the preceding claims, wherein the receiving portion (10) protrudes away from the plate (22) and the embedding portion (20), said receiving portion comprises a cavity (14) configured for receiving and holding the connecting end (52) of the rod (50), preferably said cavity (14) comprises a recess (16) acting as an end stop for the rod when arranged in the cavity.

6. The bracket (1) according to any one or more of the preceding claims 1-4, wherein the receiving portion (10) protrudes from the plate and into the embedding portion (20), said receiving portion comprises a cavity (14) configured for receiving and holding the connecting end (52) of the rod (50), preferably said cavity (14) comprises a recess (16) acting as an end stop for the rod when arranged in the cavity.

7. The bracket according to claim 5 or 6 wherein the cavity (14) is tubular shaped with an upper end (18) comprising the opening (12) for receiving the connecting end of the rod and a lower end (19) with the recess (16), wherein the tubular shape is preferably rectangular, square, cylindrical or conical.

8. The bracket (1) according to claim 5 or 7 wherein the cavity (14) has a wedge-like shape with an upper end (18) comprising the opening (12) for receiving the connecting end of the rod and wherein the cavity narrows from the upper end to a lower end (19) of the cavity.

9. The bracket (1) according to claim 8 wherein the cavity (14) is wedge-shaped in a direction perpendicular to the insertion direction and the and the construction surface, so that the cavity has a doble wedge-shaped form.

10. The bracket (1) according to any one or more of the preceding claims, wherein the receiving portion (10) comprises locking means (30) for locking the rod (50) to the bracket (1), said locking means being a snap-fit unit (32) interacting with the connecting end of the rod, which locking means (30) is releasable by applying a force to the rod in a direction opposite to the insertion direction (54).

11. The bracket (1) according to one or more of the preceding claims, comprising an indicator portion (40) for indicating the position of the bracket when embedding and after embedding in the concrete construction, said indicator portion being one or more indicator protrusions (42) protruding from the plate in the insertion direction (54) and indicator means (44) configured to be arranged visible on an edge of the concrete construction.

12. A bracket arrangement (70) comprising a bracket (1) according to any one or more of the preceding claims, and a rod (50) with a connecting end (52) adapted for being inserted into the receiving portion (10) of the bracket in the insertion direction (54), wherein the connecting end (52) has a shape complementary to the cavity (14).

13. A bracket arrangement (70) according to claim 12 wherein the connecting end (52) comprises a locking feature (34) for interacting with the snap-fit unit (32) of the receiving portion.

14. A method (100) for embedding a bracket, preferably a bracket (1) according to one or more of claim 1 to 11, wherein said method comprises steps of: - providing a bracket (1) comprising an embedding portion having one or more embedding protrusions, - providing fluid concrete, said fluid concrete preferably being in a mould, - inserting at least one embedding protrusion of the embedding portion into the fluid concrete for embedding the protrusion, - levelling a front surface of the embedding portion, preferably being a plate, in relation to a surface of the fluid concrete, preferably said front surface being levelled to at least substantially the same level as the surface of the fluid concrete, - drying the fluid concrete into a solid concrete, wherein the steps of the method can be executed in any order and / or executed simultaneously.

15. A method (100) for embedding a bracket arrangement (70), preferably a bracket arrangement (70) according to one or more of claim 12 to 13 comprising the steps of embedding a bracket according to claim 14 and further comprising a step of: - connecting the rod (50) to the bracket (1), preferably by inserting a connection end of the rod into a receiving portion of the bracket wherein the connecting end and the receiving end are complementary shaped preferably a wedge-like shape.

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