Embedded Concrete Anchors for Faster Installation Without Drilling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current construction methods require drilling into cured concrete to embed fasteners for electrical, plumbing, and other installations, which is time-consuming and can affect the structural integrity of the concrete.
Innovation Solution
A system and methodology using anchor apparatuses embedded in concrete forms before pouring concrete, allowing for precise installation and easy access for supporting construction materials and equipment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If fasteners are drilled into cured concrete after construction, then electrical and plumbing installations can be secured, but the installation process becomes time-consuming and labor-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by embedding anchor apparatuses into the concrete during the pouring process rather than drilling into cured concrete later. The anchors are positioned in forms before concrete is poured, allowing them to be set while the concrete is still pliable, which dramatically reduces installation time and effort compared to post-construction drilling.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent inverts the conventional sequence by installing anchors before the concrete cures rather than after. Instead of drilling into hardened concrete, the system embeds anchors in the wet concrete, reversing the traditional timeline and making installation significantly easier and faster.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple contractors drill into concrete beams for their respective installations, then all construction supplies can be secured, but the structural integrity of the concrete is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent embeds multiple anchor apparatuses during the initial concrete pouring process, allowing all contractors (electrical, plumbing, HVAC) to access pre-positioned anchors without needing to drill into the cured concrete. This preliminary placement of anchors eliminates subsequent drilling operations that would compromise structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the installation process by providing dedicated anchor points for different contractors (electrical, plumbing, HVAC) at predetermined locations. Each contractor can access their specific anchors without interfering with others' work or requiring additional drilling, thus maintaining concrete integrity while accommodating multiple installation needs.
3Reliability
If anchors are embedded in cured concrete, then fastening points are available, but the installation process becomes arduous and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent embeds anchor apparatuses during the concrete pouring process when the concrete is still pliable, ensuring reliable fastening points are available while dramatically improving installation efficiency. The anchors are set in place before the concrete cures, eliminating the need for arduous drilling operations into hardened concrete.
Data Source
AI summary
A system, method and apparatus include generating a building model of a building to be constructed at a construction site, identifying within the building model positional locations for installation of one or more anchor apparatuses within structural elements of the building model, transmitting the building model to a portable computing device at the construction site and identifying the location of the portable computing device to a given positional location. At least the generating, identifying, transmitting and identifying steps are implemented via at least one processing device comprising a processor and a memory.