Adjustable Form Panel System for Concrete Construction
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing form panel systems for constructing concrete structures require numerous wooden braces and kickers, leading to significant wood waste and labor-intensive processes for assembly and disassembly, as they are typically not adjustable or reusable.
Innovation Solution
The development of an adjustable and reusable form panel system comprising extensible frames with male and female couplings, hinges, and capping members that allow for flexible coupling of panels to form various shapes and dimensions, reducing the need for extensive bracing and enabling easy disassembly and reuse.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If traditional wooden braces and kickers are used to support form panels, then the form structure achieves sufficient strength to sustain liquid concrete, but significant wood waste occurs and labor intensity increases due to repeated assembly and disassembly
Solution Approach 1:
The form panel system is divided into modular components including adjustable form panels with integrated bracing elements, allowing selective assembly and disassembly. The bracing system is segmented into adjustable arms and connectors that can be configured for specific structural requirements, enabling reuse of components across different projects.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracing system incorporates adjustable and movable elements rather than fixed wooden braces. The bracing arms can be adjusted in position and configuration to match different form panel arrangements, and the system allows dynamic assembly and disassembly without requiring complete dismantling, reducing material waste.
2Strength
If numerous wooden braces and kickers are used to support form panels, then the form structure achieves sufficient strength, but labor intensity increases due to time-consuming assembly and disassembly processes
Solution Approach 1:
The form panel system merges the bracing function with the form panel structure itself. Bracing elements are integrated into the form panel assembly, combining support functionality with the form structure. This integration eliminates the need for separate, time-consuming brace installation and removal operations while maintaining structural strength.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates adjustable and movable bracing elements that can be quickly positioned and locked into place. The dynamic adjustment capability allows operators to configure bracing for specific structural requirements without time-consuming custom fabrication or assembly, and disassembly is simplified through designed connection mechanisms.
3Strength
If fixed-length wooden braces are used, then the form structure achieves sufficient strength, but adaptability decreases when different form panel configurations are required
Solution Approach 1:
The bracing system uses adjustable-length arms and movable connectors that can be reconfigured for different form panel arrangements. The adjustable mechanism allows the same bracing components to adapt to various form configurations without requiring custom-length braces for each application, significantly improving versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracing components are designed as universal, multi-functional elements that can serve multiple purposes across different form configurations. The adjustable arms and connectors can be used with various form panel sizes and arrangements, making a single set of bracing components applicable to multiple construction scenarios.
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AI summary
A system for constructing a form for forming a concrete structure is disclosed herein. The system may include a number of extensible form panels. An extensible form panel may be constituted with a basis frame having a basis frame section and an extensible frame section extensible for a variable amount in at least one direction, along one axis. The frame sections may be configured to respectively accept and support basis and filler facings. The extensible frame section may include male/female endings. The system may also include a capping member with male and/or female endings. A form panel may include hinges, which may be swivelable, drive screws, and/or electronic motors. The system may further include a stub free to facilitate vertical coupling of form panels. In various embodiments, the parts may be formed with reusable material or materials.