U.S. patent application number 13/979576 was filed with the patent office on 2013-11-07 for reversible, thermo-acoustic panel for reversible, variable-geometry formwork.
The applicant listed for this patent is Michele Caboni. Invention is credited to Michele Caboni.
Application Number | 20130295318 13/979576 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 43975598 |
Filed Date | 2013-11-07 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130295318 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Caboni; Michele |
November 7, 2013 |
REVERSIBLE, THERMO-ACOUSTIC PANEL FOR REVERSIBLE, VARIABLE-GEOMETRY
FORMWORK
Abstract
A reversible, thermo-acoustic panel intended for a reversible,
thermo-acoustic "disposable" variable-geometry formwork, made up of
one vertical body featuring one upper surface and one lower
surface, both of them delimiting such body, the upper surface being
equipped with a plurality of engaging teeth and/or recesses and the
lower surface being equipped with a plurality of such engaging
teeth and/or such engaging recesses corresponding with such
engaging teeth and/or such recesses of the upper surface, such
plurality of engaging teeth and/or engaging recesses being
geometrically arranged according to a grid made up of the crossing
between one first distribution mode and one second distribution
mode relative to such teeth and/or such recesses.
Inventors: |
Caboni; Michele; (Oristano,
IT) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Caboni; Michele |
Oristano |
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IT |
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Family ID: |
43975598 |
Appl. No.: |
13/979576 |
Filed: |
January 10, 2012 |
PCT Filed: |
January 10, 2012 |
PCT NO: |
PCT/IT2012/000010 |
371 Date: |
July 12, 2013 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
428/99 |
Current CPC
Class: |
E04B 2/84 20130101; Y10T
428/24008 20150115; E04B 2002/8676 20130101; E04B 2/8641 20130101;
E04B 1/161 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
428/99 |
International
Class: |
E04B 2/84 20060101
E04B002/84 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Jan 13, 2011 |
IT |
TO2011A000015 |
Claims
1. A reversible, thermo-acoustic panel for variable-geometry
formwork, made up of one vertical body featuring one upper surface
and one lower surface, both of them delimiting said, body, said
upper surface being equipped with a plurality of engaging teeth
and/or recesses and said lower surface being equipped with a
plurality of said engaging teeth and/or said engaging recesses
corresponding with said engaging teeth and/or said engaging
recesses of said upper surface, said plurality of engaging teeth
and/or engaging recesses being geometrically arranged according to
a grid made up of the crossing between one first distribution mode
and one second distribution mode relative to said teeth and/or
recesses, wherein said vertical body is equipped with a plurality
of first all-purpose lock-in profiles suited to make it possible to
connect said panel with any other structural element needed for
assembling said formwork, each of said first all-purpose lock-in
profiles featuring a male or female dovetail shape.
2. The reversible, thermo-acoustic panel in accordance with claim
1, wherein at least said lower surface of said body is equipped
with at least one first transpiration groove and said upper surface
of said body is equipped with at least one second transpiration
groove.
3. The reversible, thermo-acoustic panel in accordance with claim
1, wherein said first distribution mode is made up of a plurality
of first rows of said teeth and/or said recesses placed side by
side in parallel and inclined by an angle a relative to a
longitudinal plane L-L of said panel, and that said second
distribution mode is made up of a plurality of second rows of said
teeth and/or said recesses placed side by side in parallel and
perpendicular to said longitudinal plane L-L, said second rows
being mutually offset by at least the width of one said tooth
and/or said recess.
4. The reversible, thermo-acoustic panel in accordance with claim
3, wherein a=45.degree..
5. The reversible, thermo-acoustic panel in accordance with claim
1, wherein said first all-purpose lock-in profiles are arranged,
preferably in a vertical direction, on at least both of the side
walls of said body.
6. The reversible, thermo-acoustic panel in accordance with claim
5, wherein at least one first wall of said body is equipped with a
plurality of said first all-purpose lock-in profiles featuring a
male dovetail shape, whereas one second wall of said body opposite
said first wall is equipped with a corresponding plurality of said
first all-purpose lock-in profiles featuring a female dovetail
shape.
7. The reversible, thermo-acoustic panel in accordance with claim
1, wherein said vertical body is equipped with a plurality of
second lock-in profiles, preferably arranged in a vertical
direction, suited to make it possible to insert elements of the IPE
or "T" type.
8. The reversible, thermo-acoustic panel in accordance with claim
1, wherein said vertical body is equipped with a plurality of
surface score lines arranged by multiple pitches.
9. The reversible, thermo-acoustic panel in accordance with claim
1, wherein it is suited to be operatively connected with another
panel by placing a plurality of brackets and/or a plurality of
connectors in between, both such brackets and such connectors being
supported by a plurality of connectors and being suited to support
respective oblong reinforcement irons.
10. The reversible, thermo-acoustic panel in accordance with claim
9, wherein it also features a plurality of conical supports for
orientation and diagonal arrangement of said reinforcement
irons.
11. The reversible, thermo-acoustic panel in accordance with claim
1, wherein it is suited to support ornamental capitals made of
polystyrene foam, said capitals including continuous insulating
leather and being suited to contain the additional concrete cast.
Description
[0001] This invention pertains to a reversible, thermo-acoustic
panel intended for variable-geometry formwork.
[0002] Notedly, a formwork is a structure used in the building and
construction trade to build the reinforced concrete works. It
provides a casing into which the additional concrete in the liquid
state is cast, after the reinforcement irons have been properly
positioned, where the concrete stays until the completion of the
setting process and after the cast has, once the hardening phase
has started, achieved such mechanical strength as to guarantee the
absorption of the stress which the structure has to withstand soon
after the formwork itself has been taken apart.
[0003] Formworks can be made of several materials; in particular,
formworks are currently available, which are made up of polystyrene
foam panels made by means of the technique generally referred to as
Insulated Concrete Form (ICF), as well as of their respective
spacing connectors, which are disposable items needed for the
assembling and internal blocking of the various aforesaid panels
making up the shuttering mould of a reinforced concrete wall.
[0004] In particular, the existing polystyrene panels feature,
along their upper and lower edges, a plurality of engaging teeth
and/or corresponding recesses suited to allow several such panels
to be connected by stacking. The arrangement of such known teeth
and recesses makes, however, it possible to connect such panels by
stacking in mutually co-planar or orthogonal positions, whereas as
regards their mutual connection at different angles, special
connectors shall be used, which require some time in order to be
installed.
[0005] Moreover, all of the formwork systems featuring polystyrene
foam panels pose serious transpiration problems, which may lead to
building reinforced concrete construction structures that will,
especially in case of civil buildings, give rise to the well-known
causes of SBS (Sick Building Syndrome).
[0006] Furthermore, the "disposable" formwork systems featuring
polystyrene foam panels, generally referred to by the term
"Insulated Concrete Form" (ICF), of American or Canadian origin,
still pose sound-proofing problems since they are not able to
adequately break and dissipate the noise from the outside.
[0007] Thus, the aim of this invention is to solve the
above-mentioned problems relative to the older "Insulated Concrete
Form" (ICF) method, by providing a reversible, thermo-acoustic
panel for thermo-acoustic, disposable variable-geometry formwork,
which will make it possible to connect several panels themselves by
stacking, both in mutually co-planar or orthogonal positions and in
mutually sloping positions.
[0008] One further aim of this invention is to provide a
reversible, thermo-acoustic panel for thermo-acoustic, "disposable"
variable-geometry formwork, equipped with lock-in profiles that
will make it possible to insert junction bridles both inside and
outside the formwork featuring multiple pitches of 1.25 cm and 2.5
cm.
[0009] One further aim of this invention is to provide a reversible
panel for thermo-acoustic, "disposable" variable-geometry formwork,
which will be able to create several formworks joined to one
another through variable sections, in order to contribute either
structurally joint or separated from one another according to
calculation needs.
[0010] Furthermore, one aim of this invention is to provide a
reversible, thermo-acoustic panel for thermo-acoustic, "disposable"
variable-geometry formwork, equipped with lock-in profiles that
will make it possible to insert elements of the IPE or "T" type as
well as the assembling, inside and/or outside, of ventilated walls
or any other panel, by guaranteeing the structural strength thereof
even in seismic areas.
[0011] One further aim of this invention is to provide a
reversible, thermo-acoustic panel for thermo-acoustic, "disposable"
variable-geometry formwork, equipped with lock-in profiles that
will make it possible to insert any one structural element of the
ICF systems available on the market, and also the various profiles
made of steel alloy, aluminum and structural fibre-composite
plastics produced especially for structural needs, with no shape
constraint at all.
[0012] One further aim of this invention is to provide a reversible
panel for thermo-acoustic, "disposable" variable-geometry formwork,
equipped with lock-in profiles that will make it possible to insert
any one structural element, that is to say, oblong profiles made of
steel alloy, aluminum and structural fibre-composite plastics
produced especially for structural needs, with no shape constraint
at all, including reticular brackets to be fitted as a constraint
to the profiles themselves, both at the bottom and the top.
[0013] Moreover, one further aim of this invention is to provide a
reversible, thermo-acoustic panel for thermo-acoustic, "disposable"
variable-geometry formwork, which will make it possible to
facilitate the transpiration process inside the formwork
itself.
[0014] Furthermore, one aim of this invention is to provide a
reversible, thermo-acoustic panel for thermo-acoustic, "disposable"
variable-geometry formwork, which will make it possible to obtain
better sound-proofing of the formwork itself during the entire
service life thereof.
[0015] The above and the other aims and advantages of the
invention, as detailed in the description hereafter, will be
obtained by means of a reversible, thermo-acoustic panel for
reversible, thermo-acoustic "disposable" variable-geometry
formwork, like the one described under claim 1. Preferred
embodiment designs and original variants of this invention will be
the object of the relevant claims.
[0016] It is obvious that a number of variants and modifications
can be made to the described items (e.g. variants and modifications
concerning the dimensions, that is to say, height, length and
thickness, and also the shape, as well as the arrangements and the
parts performing similar functions) without departing from the
scope of protection of the invention, as referred to in the
enclosed claims.
[0017] This invention will be best described by a few preferred
embodiments, which will be provided by way of example and with no
limitation thereto, with reference to the enclosed drawings, in
which:
[0018] FIG. 1 shows perspective top views of a few preferred
embodiments of the reversible, thermo-acoustic panel for
reversible, thermo-acoustic "disposable" variable-geometry formwork
in accordance with the present invention;
[0019] FIG. 2 shows plan views of the reversible thermo-acoustic
panels shown in FIG. 1;
[0020] FIG. 3 shows a front view of a reversible, thermo-acoustic
panel shown in FIG. 1;
[0021] FIG. 4 shows a side view of a reversible, thermo-acoustic
panel shown in FIG. 1;
[0022] FIG. 5 shows an enlarged view relative to the detail of box
`A` of the reversible, thermo-acoustic panel shown in FIG. 1;
[0023] FIG. 6 shows a plan view of another preferred embodiment of
the reversible, thermo-acoustic panel in accordance with the
present invention;
[0024] FIG. 7 shows a perspective top view of a plurality of
reversible thermo-acoustic panels in accordance with the present
invention, in a possible assembling configuration, used for making
a reversible, thermo-acoustic "disposable" variable-geometry
formwork;
[0025] FIG. 8 shows a perspective top view of a plurality of
reversible thermo-acoustic panels in accordance with the present
invention, in another possible assembling configuration, used for
making a reversible, thermo-acoustic "disposable" variable-geometry
formwork;
[0026] FIGS. 9 to 12 show perspective views of other preferred
embodiments of the reversible thermo-acoustic panels referred to in
the present invention, in their operating configurations;
[0027] FIGS. 13 and 14 show perspective views of an application of
the inventive reversible, thermo-acoustic panel used for supporting
structural, ornamental capitals free from thermal bridges,
integrating connectors, oblong rod elements and structural brackets
with an additional reinforced concrete cast;
[0028] FIGS. 15 to 19 show perspective views of other preferred
embodiments of the reversible thermo-acoustic panels referred to in
the present invention, in their operating configurations.
[0029] By referring to the Figures, you can notice that the
reversible, thermo-acoustic panel 1 intended for reversible,
thermo-acoustic "disposable" variable-geometry formwork, as
referred to in the present invention, is made up of a vertical body
3 featuring one upper surface 5 and one lower surface 7, both of
them delimiting such body 3, said upper surface 5 being equipped
with a plurality of engaging teeth 9 and/or engaging recesses 10,
and said lower surface 7 being equipped with a plurality of such
engaging teeth and/or such engaging recesses 10 corresponding with
such engaging teeth 9 and/or engaging recesses 10 of upper surface
5.
[0030] As you can notice in FIG. 5 in particular, such plurality of
engaging teeth 9 and/or engaging recesses 10 is geometrically
arranged in accordance with a grid made up of the crossing between
one first distribution mode and one second distribution mode
relative to said teeth 9 and/or recesses 10: in particular, the
first distribution mode consists of a plurality of first rows 11 of
such teeth 9 and/or recesses 10 placed side by side in parallel and
also inclined by an angle .alpha. relative to the longitudinal
plane L-L of panel 1, such, angle .alpha. being preferably equal to
45.degree..
[0031] Furthermore, the second distribution mode consists of a
plurality of second rows 13 of such teeth 9 and/or recesses 10
placed side by side in parallel and also perpendicular to the
longitudinal plane L-L of panel 13, such second rows 13 being
mutually offset by at least the width of one such tooth 9 and/or
recess 10.
[0032] The reversible, thermo-acoustic panel 1 referred to in the
present invention and described above will therefore make it
possible to connect several panels 1 themselves by stacking, by
locking together the engaging teeth 9 and/or the recesses of the
respective upper surfaces 5 and lower surfaces 7 both in mutually
co-planar or orthogonal positions and in positions mutually
inclined by the aforesaid angle .alpha.: please note that if
.alpha.=45.degree., panels 1 can be stacked onto one another in
parallel by subtending 45.degree. angles among the respective
longitudinal planes L-L.
[0033] In addition, vertical body 3 may be equipped with a
plurality of first all-purpose lock-in profiles 15, preferably
featuring a male or female dovetail shape, suited to make it
possible to connect the reversible, thermo-acoustic panel 1
referred to in the present invention with any other structural
element needed for assembling a reversible, thermo-acoustic
"disposable" variable-geometry formwork, such as, for instance,
spacing connectors, other panels 1 or made from known methods,
ventilated panels, junction bridles, and so on, usually employed in
the building and construction trade. Please note that such first
all-purpose lock-in profiles 15 are productively arranged
preferably in a vertical direction, on at least both of the side
walls of body 3 in such a manner that the aforesaid structural
elements can be connected both inside and outside to the
reversible, thermo-acoustic "disposable" variable-geometry formwork
made up of such reversible thermo-acoustic panels 1.
[0034] Still more preferably--and in order to allow full
reversibility of the panel 1 referred to in the present
invention--at least one first wall of body 3 is equipped with a
plurality of first all-purpose lock-in profiles 15 featuring a male
dovetail shape, whereas the second wall of body 3 opposite the
first one is equipped with a corresponding plurality of first
all-purpose lock-in profiles 15 featuring a female dovetail shape,
so as to allow co-planar connection of several panels 1 referred to
in the present invention, without having to use other external
connecting elements. Thus, by connecting two or several reversible
thermo-acoustic panels 1 referred to in the present invention with
one another and, if necessary, by connecting also other layers made
of different materials (such as, for instance, bricks, shards,
stone, and so on) with one another, the formwork wall thickness can
be increased and, also, an increase can be achieved in the noise
breaking along the junction lines among such reversible
thermo-acoustic panels 1.
[0035] In addition, the vertical body 3 may be equipped with a
plurality of second lock-in profiles 17, the latter too being
preferably arranged in a vertical direction, suited to make it
possible to insert elements of the IPE or "T" types 19. Obviously,
such elements 19 may be made of any one material suitable for the
purpose, such as, for instance, steel, another metal or plastic
materials. As an alternative--and in order to obtain significant
weight reduction--such elements 19 may be made of a composite
material such as, for instance, carbon fibre.
[0036] In addition, at least the lower surface 7 of body 3 of panel
1 referred to in the present invention may be equipped with at
least one first transpiration groove 21 parallel with the
longitudinal plane L-L, which will make it possible to form a
transpiration grid when several panels 1 referred to in the present
invention are stacked onto one another. Obviously, it can be
anticipated that also the upper surface 5 of body 3 of the
reversible, thermo-acoustic panel 1 referred to in the present
invention will be equipped with at least one second transpiration
groove 23 parallel with the longitudinal plane L-L, pursuing a
similar technical aim.
[0037] The vertical body 3 (obviously featuring varying shapes,
thicknesses and forms to adapt to the various building and
construction requirements known in the building trade) shall
preferably be made of polystyrene foam suitable for use according
to the Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) method: obviously, it can be
anticipated that the vertical body 3 will be made of any other
material (which may be a plastic one) suitable for the purpose,
without therefore departing from the scope of protection of this
invention.
[0038] Furthermore, the body 3 of the reversible, thermo-acoustic
panel 1 may obviously feature any one shape relative to its plan
other than the essentially rectangular one shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.
In fact, as you can notice in FIG. 6 by way of example, the
reversible, thermo-acoustic panel 1 referred to in the present
invention may be adapted to an angular element, such that it will
connect with other thermo-acoustic panels 1 by means of the
respective lock-in profiles and also determine the final closing of
a reversible, thermo-acoustic "disposable" variable-geometry
formwork.
[0039] Obviously, as you can notice in FIGS. 7 and 8 by way of
example, the mutual connection and/or the stacking of a plurality
of reversible thermo-acoustic panels 1 referred to in the present
invention make it possible to make, in a simple, cost-effective,
quick and convenient manner, any one formwork 30 featuring the
desired dimensions and shapes (even complex ones).
[0040] Furthermore, by thus connecting two or several panels 1
referred to in the present invention with one another and, if
necessary, by connecting also other layers made of different
materials (such as, for instance, raw bricks, shards, stone, and so
on) with one another, the thickness of the walls of reversible,
thermo-acoustic "disposable" variable-geometry formwork 30 can be
increased and, also, an increase can be achieved in the noise
breaking along the junction lines among such panels 1.
[0041] In addition, the vertical body 3 may be equipped with a
plurality of surface score lines arranged by multiple pitches, in
order to be able to be partitioned to measure by mere manual
effort.
[0042] FIGS. 9 to 12 and 15 to 19 show perspective views of other
preferred embodiments of panels referring to this invention, in
their operating configurations. These Figures show two pairs of
panels 1, placed side by side and separated by a plurality of
brackets 80 and a plurality of spacers 82, both such brackets 80
and connectors 82 being supported by a plurality of connectors 81
and also being suited to support respective reinforcement irons 84.
FIG. 16 shows, moreover, a configuration featuring new conical
supports 86 for orientation and diagonal arrangement of irons
84.
[0043] Finally, FIGS. 13 and 14 show perspective views of an
application relative to the inventive reversible, thermo-acoustic
panel 1 for the ornamental, monolith capitals 100, the latter being
preferably made of polystyrene foam, too.
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