Abstract: A method of securing a bolt to a concrete structure without the necessity of turning the bolt during the installation process. A first set of hardware is provided for use during the forming and casting phases of creating the concrete structure. The first set of hardware is used to embed a bolt retainer in the finished cast concrete with a passage leading from the bolt retainer to the exterior of the cast concrete. A bolt is then placed in this passage and a portion of the bolt is driven through the bolt retainer to secure it.

Abstract: An edge-lift anchor for tilt-up lifting of a concrete component has, at a lower part of its head an element for anchoring the head against shear forces acting during the tilt-up phase of lifting. Such element comprises an aperture to receive concrete, an aperture to receive a reinforcing bar, or a shear plate welded to the lower edge of the head.

Abstract: A support bracket is provided for fastening to a concrete molding form. The bracket has a first and second distal end connected by a middle portion. The distal ends are generally in a first plane and the middle portion extends from a side of each distal end at an obtuse angle relative to that plane. The distal ends are releasably fastened to the form during use of the bracket, with the middle portion extending to be embedded in the concrete. After removal of the form, one or both of the distal ends are bent away from the concrete during use, with pipes being inserted through the openings in the distal ends. The support bracket may incorporate an internally-threaded and generally tubular structure attached to the middle portion of the support bracket, with one end of the tubular structure embedded in the concrete during use and the other end exposed at the plane of the concrete surface for useful access to the internal threads.

Abstract: A ground anchor assembly includes at least two threaded studs, an anchor plate having at least two openings sized and shaped to receive the at least two threaded studs. The assembly further includes a first fastener for each of the at least two threaded studs attached to the respective stud and bearing against a first side of the anchor plate, and a break-away fastener for each of the at least two threaded studs and attached to the respective stud on an opposite side of the anchor plate. Each break-away fastener cooperates with the corresponding first fastener to retain the corresponding stud in position relative to the anchor plate and the other of the at least two studs.

Abstract: A shear plate for application to the outer end portion of a ferrule to be cast into a concrete component such as a wall panel, the shear plate having an outer portion engageable with the ferrule and, beyond the outer portion, a portion shaped to incline away from the adjacent surface of the concrete component to which the outer end of the ferrule is to be exposed. The shear plate enables the ferrule to be situated close to an edge of the component in a situation in which it will be subjected to shear loading in a direction towards that edge.

Abstract: A lifting mechanism for a concrete structure is provided through means of a void former and anchor assembly which it cast in place to provide an accurate recess in the structure having two or more spaced divergent anchors therein. The anchors define annularly aligned apertures within the recess. A lifting shackle of an arcuate configuration complimental with that of the recess is received within the recess and carries an arcuate locking bolt extendable through the aligned apertures.

Abstract: A system and method for resisting catastrophic wind damage to a structure is provided. At least a pair of anchoring devices are fixed to a foundation of the structure at opposite positions adjacent to sidewalls of the structure. A first cable and a second cable are attached to the anchoring devices, respectively. A tensioning member is provided under a roof of the structure and between the sidewalls of the structure. The tensioning member, such as a turnbuckle, is further attached to both the first and second cables for applying a tension force to the cables. Cable guides can be further provided to route the cables along the roof and sidewalls of the structure.

Abstract: A device for joining a first building element to a second building element has a bridge element that is in contact with the first and second building elements to connect the first and second building elements when in a working position, and a first element secured to the first building element by being embedded therein. The first element cooperates with the bridge element. An elastic sleeve is arranged between the first element and the first building element. The elastic sleeve has at least one internal groove, thereby forming at least one cavity between the elastic sleeve and the first element.

Abstract: An insert for embedment in a concrete component during casting, having a tubular cavity for receiving a threaded anchorage member, the tubular cavity having an opening arranged to face outward of the concrete component when cast for insertion of the threaded anchorage member, wherein the insert is externally tapered such that, when the insert is embedded in the concrete component and the anchorage member is threadedly engaged within the tubular cavity, axial loading applied to the anchorage member in a sense to withdraw the anchorage member from the insert causes reactional force from the surrounding concrete to be applied to the insert in a direction radially inwardly of the insert, and wherein the insert is formed of deformable plastic material such that said reactional force in turn causes the insert to exert force radially inwardly upon the anchorage member.

Abstract: A connector and method for joining one end of a first wood member such as a wood log or beam to a side of a second wood member involving metal sleeves secured in aligned holes in a respective member with a protruding one of the sleeve slidable into the other sleeve. A bolt is threaded into an internally threaded element on the inner end of the sleeve in the first member and advanced to pull the members together. The sleeves are secured in the holes with spike features driven out into the surrounding wood. Alternatively, a tee connector has a plate portion fitting into a slot extending through aligned holes in the plate and one end of the first member. A cross plate is held against the one side of the other member with thread fasteners.

Abstract: A support shoe for a concrete pillar has a base plate and two lateral plates arranged at lateral edges of the base plate and projecting upwardly at a right angle from the base plate. At least one reinforcement bar is connected to the support shoe for introducing forces into the concrete pillar. The two lateral edges and thus also the lateral plates connected thereto are arranged at an acute angle relative to one another, wherein the two lateral plates are formed as separate components connected to the base plate.

Abstract: A lifting mechanism for a concrete structure is provided through means of a void former and anchor assembly which it cast in place to provide an accurate recess in the structure having two or more spaced divergent anchors therein. The anchors define annularly aligned apertures within the recess. A lifting shackle of an arcuate configuration complimental with that of the recess is received within the recess and carries an arcuate locking bolt extendable through the aligned apertures.

Abstract: An arrangement is provided for attaching an automotive surface component, such as a carpet and/or trim, to a primary surface on an automotive panel forming a wall of an automotive structural member, such as a rocker panel. The automotive panel has a space therebehind and holes therethrough. Plug portions of plug fastener assemblies having hollow bodies are pressed through the holes prior to filling the space behind the panel with foam. Fastener insert portions of the plug fastener assemblies for retaining carpet and/or other automotive surface components, such as trim strips, are inserted into the hollow bodies of the plug portions. Cooperating shoulders and flanges hold the plug portions in the panel and cooperating shoulders and flanges hold the fastener insert portions in the hollow bodies of the plug portions. While the use described is for rockers in automotive vehicles, the plug fastener arrangement is usable as fasteners for other purposes.

Abstract: A deck anchor insert for use in multi-story building structures with a deck form comprising an embedment portion comprising a generally round head and a threaded shaft extending from said head, an attachment assembly comprising a wing nut engaging said shaft proximal to said head; a deck retaining nut engaging said shaft adjacent to said wing nut; and a washer engaging said shaft between said wing nut and said deck retaining nut; and a coupling nut with a first end engaging said shaft adjacent to said deck retaining nut, and a second end. In some embodiments, a stop means is incorporated to prevent the stem from completely penetrating the coupling nut.

Abstract: A device for fastening facade plates, includes a threaded bar which extends from a holding element. The holding element is provided with an annular space at the first end thereof, which is located near the threaded bar. The annular space encompasses a wall that is made of an elastic material. A channel extends from the annular space to a second end which is located at a distance from the threaded bar while a valve, by means of which the channel can be sealed, is provided at the second end.

Abstract: Safety coupling consisting of a base part and a coupling part. The base part is designed to be fitted on a building construction, such as a roof, window frame and the like. Furthermore, the safety coupling comprises a coupling part that can be connected to a facility. A facility is understood to be a ladder, scaffolding, but also a person's harness. The coupling part consists of a protruding part designed to be accommodated with a tight fit in a seat in the base part. To prevent the protruding part releasing from the seat, there is also a locking part that can be made active and inactive with a button. Preferably the construction is designed such that in the unlocked position the coupling part is completely free of the base part and also drops out of the latter. The intention is to fit a large number of base parts on buildings and other building constructions, whilst coupling to a facility by means of the coupling part is always easily possible.

Abstract: A device for affixing a building element to a supporting element, comprising a guide housing for attachment to the building element or the supporting element. Mounted in the guide housing are at least one movable telescopic member and at least one pull-out cable which is fastened to an attachment point in the telescopic member. The attachment device further comprises at least one return cable fastened to the telescopic member and passed round a winding point to a location for operation of the attachment device or a stop strip for restriction of the extended length of the telescopic member. The attachment device may advantageously be used for affixing concrete elements or affixing staircase elements.

Abstract: The invention provides an anchoring device for anchoring an elongate guide element of an architectural covering. The anchoring device includes a body having a rear surface. The body is suitable for attachment to a support structure with the rear surface in close contact with the support structure. The body includes a receiving cavity for receiving the elongate guide element, a first entrance to the receiving cavity and a second entrance to the receiving cavity. The receiving cavity can receive the elongate guide element selectively either through the first entrance, with the rear surface having a first orientation with respect to the elongate guide element, or through the second entrance, with the rear surface having a second orientation with respect to the elongate guide element, and wherein the second orientation is substantially different from the first orientation.

Abstract: An expansion anchor includes an anchor bolt, a nut, a spring washer, first and second outer metal plates, and first to fifth inner metal plates. Each of the first and second outer plates is subjected to the dovetail-correspondence elevation-angle bending-processing. The width of the first to fifth inner metal plates is set larger in the order of the fifth inner metal plate to the first inner metal plate, and the upper portions or the whole surfaces of the four side surfaces of the first to fifth inner metal plates are subjected to the chamfering-processing so that they become the continuation surfaces with the same inclination angle as the side-wall of the dovetail when the first to fifth inner metal plates are piled up in the same direction.

Abstract: The current invention is a concrete post anchor and method of using comprising two substantially vertical side brackets, side brackets operatively connected opposite one another and spaced apart with a base bracket, forming a U-shaped bracket. A portion of the side bracket extends below the base bracket forming a tab. An anchor rod is operatively connected to the tab extending away from the base bracket in a direction opposite the U-shaped bracket. The anchor can be embedded in a concrete pier and then a post can be fastened to the anchor. This allows for post built-type buildings to be constructed without wood directly contacting the soil, thereby creating substantially stronger and longer-lasting posts buildings.

Abstract: A wall anchoring system is used to secure a stud wall to a foundation of a building. An anchor has an open bottom for receiving a connector which threadably receives an anchor bolt and an open top that is covered by a removable seal tab, the seal tab having a depth gauge to control the level of anchor bolt insertion. A clip is attached to the anchor and is used to secure the device to a concrete block header prior to foundation pour. Once the foundation is poured, the seal tab is removed, either by being detached along a frangible connection or by being punctured in order to expose the open top of the anchor. A securement bolt is passed through the base plate of the stud wall and is received within the anchor.

Abstract: The current invention is a concrete post anchor and method of using comprising two substantially vertical side brackets, side brackets operatively connected opposite one another and spaced apart with a base bracket and a back bracket forming a U-shaped bracket. A pair of front brackets is removably attached to the side brackets. An anchor and a portion of the side brackets extend below the base bracket forming an anchor tab and a side bracket tab. A pair of anchor rods is operatively connected to each side bracket tab. The anchor can be embedded in a concrete pier and then a post can be secured within the concrete post anchor with the front brackets and fastened to the anchor. The concrete post anchor withstands increased loads and forces associated with post built-type buildings without permitting the wood post to directly contact the soil, thereby creating substantially stronger and longer-lasting post buildings.

Abstract: A fastening arrangement of a machine base (8) of a machine on foundations (1). The fastening arrangement includes a foundation recess (3), filled with concrete (71, 72) and having an inner anchor shank (4), a foundation plate (2) of steel on the foundation (1), the machine base (8) on the foundation plate (2), an anti-fatigue bolt/stud bolt (9) restraining the machine against the foundation (1), the anti-fatigue bolt/stud bolt (9) being screwed into the anchor shank (4). The anchor shank (4) has at least two threaded disks (5) arranged offset from one another. The anti-fatigue bolt/stud bolt (9) screwed into the anchor shank (4) is passed through the foundation plate (2) and the machine base (8).

Abstract: An anchor system and method to provide support in concrete construction including a concrete-embeddable body having an aperture, one or more concrete anchor legs situated on a first plane, and one or more concrete anchor members situated on a second plane that is different from the first plane, and a strap having a matable head and an elongated strap body, wherein the matable head of the strap lockingly engages the aperture of the concrete-embeddable body.

Abstract: A hanger assembly for attaching to framing. The framing has a first vertical wall and a second vertical wall. The framing also has a top and a bottom. The framing has two bearing surfaces that form a plane that is located between the top of the framing and the bottom of the framing. The two bearing surfaces form a slot that allows access to the interior of the framing. The hanger assembly includes a nut that engages the two bearing surfaces of the framing. The nut has a first thread. The hanger assembly also includes a threaded rod that contains a second thread that engages the first thread. The hanger assembly also includes a coupler that contains a third thread that engages the second thread. The distance between the nut and the coupling changes when the coupling is rotated with respect to the nut.

Abstract: An industrial hanger assembly for attaching to a truss. The industrial hanger assembly includes a first member, a portion of which is operable to fit within a gap between the inner surface of a first angle iron and the inner surface of a second angle iron. The first member can contact the upper surface(s) of the first angle iron and/or the second angle iron. The first member can contact an outer surface(s) of the first angle iron and/or the second angle iron. The industrial hanger assembly also includes a second member that is coupled (directly or indirectly) to the first member. The first member can contact a lower surface(s) of the first angle iron and/or the second angle iron.

Abstract: A concentric holdown connection joining a held building structural member to a holding building structural member including a holdown connector having at least one upright portion operably connected to the held building structural member and a seat portion. A combination member having a threaded opening therethrough connects the holdown member to a threaded anchor member connected to the holding building structural member. In a preferred form the combination member has a donut-like configuration.

Abstract: An anchor system for attaching a series of structural members to a wall comprises an elongate horizontal track and a plurality of anchor plates. The horizontal track has a pair of spaced apart sidewalls defining therebetween an upwardly facing channel with a restricted opening. The anchor plates each include an enlarged head portion, nailing plate and a relatively narrow strap extending between the head portion and the nailing plate. The head portion is sized to fit within the channel and engage the sidewalls to retain the anchor plates at selected longitudinal positions. The strap is sized to pass between the sidewalls to position the nailing plate normal to the track for attaching a structural member thereto.

Abstract: A bracket for supporting a structural element, such as a precast concrete beam, on a concrete pile or similar support structure in a building includes a first support part (1) which is cast at least partly into the concrete pile. The first support part (1) includes a bracket part (5) for supporting the structural element so that the structural element bears against the concrete pile. The bracket part (5) is movably fastened to the first support part (1), which is cast at least partly into the concrete pile, such that the position of the bracket part (5) with regard to the concrete pile can be changed.

Abstract: An object handling device includes a support body, and an elongate anchor body mounted at the inner end thereof to the support body so as to project from the support body for insertion into an undercut cavity in an object to be handled. At least one anchor lug at or adjacent to the outer end of the anchor body is movable with the anchor body between a first position in which the anchor body is able to be inserted into or withdrawn from the cavity, and a second position in which the lug(s) engage respective undercut shoulder portions in the cavity. Means on the anchor body is engagable for moving the anchor body to move the anchor lug(s) between the first and second positions. Lift means on the support body is engagable by a crane to lift the object. Lock means is provided to block movement of the anchor lug(s) from the second position. In one aspect, the anchor body is rotatable to effect said movement of the anchor lug(s).

Abstract: A concrete anchor. The concrete anchor can be embedded within a concrete member to enhance lifting of the concrete member. The concrete anchor of the present invention can include a bar having a top, bottom and first and second sides, at least one attachment aperture, at least one reinforcement bar aperture, and at least one passthrough aperture. The concrete anchor can further include a projection positioned adjacent the second side of the bar. The projection can include an upwardly projecting top face, a downwardly projecting bottom face, a forwardly projecting front face and a rearwardly projecting rear face.

Abstract: The present invention provides a connection having a plurality of parallel structural members. The structural members are bridged by strap member, preferably light gauge steel. The end of the strap member is held in place by an overlapping strap holder. Fasteners hold the strap holder and the strap to the underlying structural member, with at least one passing through only the strap holder into the first side of the the first structural member.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention there is provided an insert for placement in a mold for forming a concrete jar to form holes in the interior of the concrete jar for receiving steps and a method for forming holes in the interior of a concrete jar or manhole casing for receiving steps to enable a worker to climb into and out of said concrete jar or manhole casing, the insert including two hollow tubular anchors, each of the anchors having a first end and a second end, each of the anchors being equal in length, a rigid frame connected to the first end of each of the two anchors, the frame having a front side and a back side, the two hollow anchors extending from the front side of the frame, the anchors being parallel to each other, and the anchors being closed at the first end and open at the second end.

Abstract: A device for protecting lifting inserts having a tubular body during embedding in a concrete component, comprising an elastically deformable element insertable in the axial end of the tubular body of the lifting insert directed toward the outside of the prefabricated component engageable for lifting the prefabricated component. The elastically deformable element occupies an axial portion of the tubular body starting from axial end. The device comprises expansion elements, which act on the elastically deformable element to cause a radial expansion thereof through the elastically deformable element engaging whereby the inside walls of the tubular body to prevent infiltration of concrete through the axial end of the tubular body of the lifting insert.

Abstract: One preferred embodiment of an improved concrete anchor designed in accordance with the present invention for embedment in a concrete panel or the like includes an elongated bar having substantially flat parallel faces, an inner end disposed within the panel, an outer end disposed within a recess in the surface of the concrete panel and side edges extending between the faces. The side edges extend in continuously diverging relationship from adjacent the outer end to adjacent the inner end. In accordance with another embodiment, the preferred concrete anchor includes an elongated bar having substantially flat parallel faces; an inner end disposed within the panel; an outer end disposed within a recess in the surface of the concrete panel; and side edges, preferably substantially straight, which extend in a substantially parallel relationship between the faces. The outer end includes spaced, outwardly-projecting extensions disposed adjacent the side edges of the bar and, preferably, an elongated opening.

Abstract: An object handling device includes a support body (32), and an elongate anchor body (40) mounted at the inner end thereof to the support body so as to project from the support body for insertion into an undercut cavity (28) in an object to be handled. At least one anchor lug (48a, 48b) at or adjacent to the outer end of the anchor body is movable with the anchor body between a first position in which the anchor body is able to be inserted into or withdrawn from the cavity, and a second position in which the lug(s) engage respective undercut shoulder portions (29) in the cavity. Means (42) on the anchor body is engagable for moving the anchor body (40) to move the anchor lug(s) between the first and second positions. Lift means (60) on the support body is engagable by a crane to lift the object. Lock means (50, 51) is provided to block movement of the anchor lug(s) from the second position. In one aspect, the anchor body (40) is rotatable to effect said movement of the anchor lug(s).

Abstract: An erection anchor having a forged unitary body that includes a substantially cylindrical shank with one end embedable in a concrete panel and an opposite end extending into a recess in an end of the concrete panel. The forged unitary body also has a substantially cylindrical foot integrally formed with the one end of the shank and a shackle-engageable, planar head integrally formed with the opposite end of the shank. The planar head has first and second opposed substantially planar surfaces and a boss integrally formed with the planar head and extending outward from the first planar surface. The boss provides bearing surfaces that interlock the erection anchor with the concrete panel.

Abstract: A locking device of a latticed reinforce member used to the concrete structure includes a spacer and a rivet-type anchor pin, with a groove for inserting reinforcing composite is lengthily formed at the thickness portion of the spacer and a hole for inserting reinforcing composite formed at the center of the spacer, while the anchor pin has a ground plate head formed at its upper portion and the hitting (tension) rod projected at its center and its expansion part at its bottom portion.

Abstract: A fixing member (1) designed for at least partially interlocking axial securement in a solid body (4) by means of an initially fluid setting material (2) introduced into a blind borehole (3), and is intermediately mechanically fixed and adjustable. The fixing member (1) is a peripherally closed medium to thickwalled tubular member (5), at least in part radially deformed and of uniform wall thickness having an axial passageway (6) extending through it.

Abstract: An object handling device including a support body, and an elongate anchor body, having a proximal end, a distal end and a longitudinal dimension extending between the proximal and distal ends, the body is mounted at the inner proximal end thereof to the support body so as to project from the support body for insertion into an undercut cavity extending into an object from an edge or face of the object to be handled. At least one anchor lug at or adjacent to the outer distal end of the anchor body movable by rotation of the anchor body between a first position in which the anchor body is able to be inserted into or withdrawn from the cavity, and a second position in which at least one anchor lug engages a respective undercut shoulder portion in the cavity. Lever arm on the anchor body is engagable for moving the anchor body to move the at least one anchor lug between the first and second positions. A lift bar on the support body engagable by a crane to lift the object.

Abstract: A removable and reusable insert assembly for positioning and supporting a lifting system within a panel to be formed from cast concrete, the insert assembly having a left and right portion which are detachably removable from each other, and a lid that is secured over the insert. The lid protects an interior space of the insert assembly.

Abstract: A wall anchor for reinforcing and/or securing walls, comprising an elongated anchor section, which is constructed to pass through an opening of one or more bricks and at which at least one abutment is provided, which can be pushed into the opening or over which a brick can be pushed and which is braced in the opening against movement of the wall anchor or of the brick in the opposite direction.

Abstract: A sandwich panel is manufactured-by providing: a first step (a), (b) of attaching another end portion of an insert 1 whose one end portion is made sharp to an inner side of a facing member 2 in which a hole is cut in advance; a second step (c) of pressing the insert 1 into the core member 4 such that the one end portion of the insert 1 force-cuts a core member 4; and a third step (d) of attaching another facing member 2 to a side of the core member 4 opposing the insert-inserting side thereof.

Abstract: An anchoring member is provided for anchoring an object to a supporting surface having a bore for receiving the anchoring member. The anchoring member comprises an elongate cylindrical body having a penetrating end arranged to be embedded in the bore and an exposed end opposite the penetrating end. The exposed end is configured differently than the penetrating end for distinguishing which end is to be embedded into the bore. At least part of the outer surface of the body is threaded adjacent the exposed end. An adhesive compound arranged to be coated about the penetrating end of the body secures the body within the bore. A heat generating compound located within a chamber in the body generates ambient heat for assisting in setting and curing the adhesive compound for anchoring the body in the bore.

Abstract: An anchoring device for prefabricated concrete components comprises an anchoring insert, for embedding in the concrete body of a prefabricated component and has a slot in one of its portions, a connecting element provided with a head insertable through the slot and movable to engage or disengage the face of the anchoring insert lying opposite with respect to the insertion face by rotation, of the head and elements for locking rotation of the head in the engagement condition. The locking elements allow sliding of the connecting element, with the head engaged, along the slot with respect to the anchoring insert.

Abstract: A removable and reusable insert assembly for positioning and supporting a lifting system within a panel to be formed from cast concrete, the insert assembly having a left and right portion which are detachably removable from each other, and a lid that is secured over the insert. The lid protects an interior space of the insert assembly.

Abstract: An adhesive anchor system having a ribbed anchor member with a threaded opening therein, a tube member having a first end portion connected to an end of the anchor member in alignment with the opening thereof, and a cap covering the opening at another opposite end of the anchor member. In some embodiments the tube member includes measurement indicia thereon for accurate depth placement, and may include a severable portion protruding beyond the work surface and/or a removable tube cover to prevent contamination of the threaded opening of the anchor member.

Abstract: A two-piece bracket adapted to resist forces in both tension and compression. The tension/compression bracket is formed from stamped, plate steel and is preassembled by clinching. The tension/compression bracket provides a range of adjustability of attachment to allow for a limited range of placement of other components that attach to the tension/compression bracket. In one embodiment, the tension/compression bracket includes a resilient resistance to tension forces. The resilient resistance is provided by a high spring constant coil spring. The resilient resistance provides a limited degree of movement under tension. The limited degree of movement is chosen by component selection to be non-damaging.

Abstract: A wall plate for attaching a structural beam to a masonry wall is disclosed. The wall plate has a flat plate having at least two bolt holes and an absence of nail holes therethrough. At least one anchor is fixed to the flat plate and extends from one side of it. Means are welded to that side which have at least two threaded apertures therethrough, where each aperture is aligned with a bolt hole. There is a removable covering over the means.

Abstract: An anchoring element for lifting prefabricated components, made of concrete, comprising a hollow body of a bayonet coupling device which forms a female seat with an access opening; the hollow body is embeddable in a component proximate to a perimetric side of the component so that the access opening is directed outward.