Anchor Bolt Setter for Foundation Form Compatibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for setting anchor bolts in concrete foundations, such as wet setting, are discouraged by building codes and lack versatility to accommodate different types of concrete foundation forms and concrete slabs.
Innovation Solution
The Anchor Bolt Setter (ABS) apparatus, which includes a bolt holder, top plate, lock slider, compression nuts, bushings, and a wall plate, allows for the secure setting of anchor bolts before concrete pouring, accommodating various foundation forms and concrete slabs, and enabling easy removal after curing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If wet setting method is used to set anchor bolts, then the process is simple and quick, but it violates building code requirements and compromises structural reliability
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus positions and secures anchor bolts in the correct location before concrete is poured, ensuring proper setting without relying on wet concrete. The bolt holder and suspension system pre-establish bolt positions, and the locking mechanism pre-secures them in place, eliminating the need for wet setting while maintaining code compliance and structural reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus introduces intermediate components (bolt holder, suspension system, locking mechanism) between the anchor bolt and the concrete foundation form. These intermediaries enable proper bolt positioning and securing without direct wet setting, resolving the contradiction by providing a code-compliant alternative that maintains both reliability and efficiency
2Adaptability or versatility
If existing anchor bolt setting mechanisms are used, then they work for specific foundation form types, but they lack versatility to accommodate different foundation forms and concrete slabs
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus is designed with universal components that can accommodate multiple foundation form types (wooden forms, steel forms, concrete forms) and various concrete slab configurations. The adjustable suspension system, modular bolt holder, and adaptable locking mechanism enable a single device to perform multiple functions across different application scenarios without requiring complex specialized designs for each form type
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus incorporates dynamic and adjustable elements including an adjustable suspension system that can accommodate different foundation form heights and configurations, and a modular locking mechanism that can be configured for various bolt sizes and positions. This dynamic adaptability allows the device to handle diverse foundation forms without increasing overall design complexity
3Reliability
If anchor bolts are set before concrete pouring, then building code compliance is achieved, but the setting mechanism must be removed after curing which adds operational steps
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus is divided into separable components including the bolt holder, suspension system, and locking mechanism that can be easily detached from each other and from the foundation form. This segmentation enables straightforward removal of the setting mechanism after concrete curing while leaving the anchor bolts permanently set in the foundation, reducing operational complexity despite the additional removal step
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus is designed as a reusable tool where the setting mechanism (bolt holder, suspension system, locking mechanism) is temporarily used during concrete pouring, then easily removed and recovered for reuse on subsequent projects. The design facilitates efficient recovery and reuse of the apparatus components while maintaining code compliance through proper pre-pouring bolt setting
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AI summary
An Anchor Bolt Setter mechanism assembly designed to attach to various different types of pre-erected foundation forms in order to properly set anchor bolts to code specifications before the concrete is poured. The Anchor Bolt Setter (“ABS”) is robust and strong in order to withstand the force of pouring concrete. Different embodiments correspond with different types of foundation forms regardless of whether or not concrete is poured to the top of foundation forms, and support the many different sizes of anchor bolts in both width and length, suspending these anchor bolts before the concrete is poured. An anchor bolt is placed into the ABS bolt holder that corresponds with the desired location of the anchor bolt, and the ABS suspends and holds the anchor bolt in place against the force of pouring concrete. The ABS is removed after the concrete is cured and may be reused.