Anchor Bolt Bracket Assembly for Code-Compliant Concrete Pre-Setting

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for pre-setting anchor bolts in concrete foundations are inadequate, particularly for slab-on-grade foundations and when using steel or aluminum forms, and fail to accommodate various sizes and styles of anchor bolts, leading to inefficiencies and non-compliance with building codes.

Innovation Solution

The Anchor Bolt Bracket (ABB) system, comprising extenders and receivers for wood, steel, and aluminum forms, allows for precise and adjustable placement of anchor bolts before concrete pouring, ensuring compliance with building codes and enabling reuse.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If wet setting anchor bolts is used, then the process is simple and quick, but it violates building codes and compromises foundation quality

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvespeed of anchor bolt installationVSAvoidcompliance with building codes and foundation quality

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by providing a bracket system that positions anchor bolts correctly before concrete is poured. The bracket is installed on the foundation form, anchor bolts are attached to it at the proper height and location, and then concrete is poured around it. This eliminates wet setting while maintaining compliance with building codes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Manufacturing precision

If traditional presetting mechanisms are used, then anchor bolts can be positioned before concrete pouring, but they fail to accommodate various sizes and styles of anchor bolts

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprecision of anchor bolt placementVSAvoidaccommodation of different anchor bolt sizes and styles

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by designing a bracket system that can accommodate various sizes and styles of anchor bolts. The bracket includes a vertical member with multiple holes at different heights and positions, allowing it to securely hold different types of anchor bolts (L-bolts, U-bolts, J-bolts, etc.) with varying dimensions. This single bracket design serves multiple functions for different anchor bolt configurations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies dynamics by making the bracket adjustable rather than fixed. The bracket can be positioned at different locations on the foundation form, and the anchor bolts can be attached at different heights on the vertical member. This adjustability allows the same bracket to adapt to various anchor bolt requirements while maintaining precise placement.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Reliability

If presetting mechanisms are designed for specific foundation forms, then they work for that form type, but they cannot be used with steel or aluminum forms or slab-on-grade foundations

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveproper anchoring to foundation formVSAvoidcompatibility with different foundation form types

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by designing the bracket with a horizontal member that can be securely attached to different types of foundation forms (wood, steel, aluminum, and slab-on-grade). The horizontal member can be nailed to wood forms, bolted to steel or aluminum forms, or embedded in slab-on-grade foundations. This makes the same bracket system applicable across all major foundation form types.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

4Ease of manufacture

If anchor bolts are set with fixed positioning, then placement is simple, but it cannot accommodate different required heights and distances from foundation walls

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesimplicity of anchor bolt placementVSAvoidadjustability to different heights and positions

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by providing an adjustable bracket system rather than fixed positioning. The vertical member has multiple holes at different heights, allowing anchor bolts to be positioned at various elevations. The horizontal member can be placed at different distances from the foundation wall. This adjustability is achieved through simple hole alignment and attachment mechanisms, maintaining ease of use while providing versatility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS20260055624A1Systems for Setting Anchor Bolts

Publication Date: 2026.02.26 BRUNSON DERON G

AI summary

An Anchor Bolt Bracket mechanism assembly designed to attach to various types of pre-erected foundation forms in order to properly set anchor bolts to code specifications before the concrete is poured. The Anchor Bolt Bracket (“ABB”) is robust and strong in order to withstand the force of pouring concrete. Different embodiments correspond with different types of foundation and slab-on-grade foundations forms requiring the placement of anchor bolts regardless of whether or not concrete is poured to the top of the forms and support the many different sizes of anchor bolts in both width and length, and suspends these anchor bolts before the concrete is poured. This is accomplished by an anchor bolt is placed onto ABB which suspends the anchor bolt and holds the anchor bolt in place against the force of pouring concrete. The ABB is removed after the concrete is cured and may be reused many times over.