Reusable Anchor Bolt Mounting Latch System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for mounting anchor bolts in concrete structures are inefficient, as they often require sacrificial templates and labor-intensive threading processes, and do not effectively resist bending moments during concrete pouring and curing.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a main body with a central longitudinal axis and a latch that translates between open and closed positions to securely hold the anchor bolt in place, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly without threading, and is reusable.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If sacrificial templates are used to hold anchor bolts during concrete pouring, then the anchor bolts are securely positioned, but the templates cannot be reused and material waste increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is designed to be reusable rather than sacrificial. The main body and latch mechanism can be removed from the concrete formwork after the anchor bolt is set, allowing the same mounting system to be used for multiple anchor bolts and multiple concrete pours, eliminating material waste while maintaining positioning stability
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is divided into separable components including a main body, a removable latch, and an anchor bolt interface. This segmentation allows the mounting system to be disassembled and reused while securely holding the anchor bolt during the concrete pouring process
2Strength
If traditional threading processes are used to secure anchor bolts, then the anchor bolts are firmly attached, but the installation process becomes labor-intensive and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The traditional threading process is replaced with a latch mechanism that uses a simple translation motion to secure the anchor bolt. The latch engages with the anchor bolt through a straightforward linear movement rather than requiring rotational threading, significantly reducing installation time and labor while maintaining secure attachment
Solution Approach 2:
The latch is designed to translate between positions to dynamically adjust and secure the anchor bolt. This dynamic translation mechanism allows for quick engagement and disengagement of the anchor bolt without the time-consuming threading process
3Stability of the object's composition
If anchor bolts are securely held during concrete pouring, then bending moments are resisted, but the mounting system must be complex to prevent movement
Solution Approach 1:
The complex constraints are extracted into a dedicated latch component that handles the securing function. The main body provides simple positioning, while the removable latch provides the necessary constraints to resist bending moments during concrete pouring, separating the stabilization function from the overall mounting system structure
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AI summary
A system for mounting an anchor bolt to formwork or other structures associated with concrete construction includes a main body and latch coupled to the main body. The anchor bolt can pass through the main body and the latch can be moved so that threads formed in the latch engage threads formed in the anchor bolt to secure the anchor bolt in position as concrete is poured around the anchor bolt. The main body and the latch can have through holes for receiving a nail to lock the position of the latch with respect to the main body.