Methods and apparatus for providing linings on concrete structures
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국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
E04G-011/02
B28B-023/02
E04B-001/04
E04B-001/68
B28B-019/00
E04B-002/86
출원번호
US-0594576
(2008-04-02)
등록번호
US-8844241
(2014-09-30)
국제출원번호
PCT/CA2008/000608
(2008-04-02)
§371/§102 date
20091029
(20091029)
국제공개번호
WO2008/119178
(2008-10-09)
발명자
/ 주소
Richardson, George David
Krivulin, Semion
Johnson, James
Breckenridge, Jaret
출원인 / 주소
CFS Concrete Forming Systems Inc.
대리인 / 주소
Oyens Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP
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Methods and apparatus are provided for lining one or more surfaces of concrete structures during fabrication thereof. A structure-lining apparatus comprises a plurality of structure-lining panels and a plurality of concrete-anchoring components. The panels, which may extend in longitudinal and trans
Methods and apparatus are provided for lining one or more surfaces of concrete structures during fabrication thereof. A structure-lining apparatus comprises a plurality of structure-lining panels and a plurality of concrete-anchoring components. The panels, which may extend in longitudinal and transverse directions, are interconnected to one another in edge-to-edge relationship at their transverse edges to line at least a portion of the interior of the structural form. The concrete-anchoring components extend in an inward/outward direction from the panels. The concrete-anchoring components may: be integrally formed with the panels; connect to the panels via suitably configured connector components; and/or connect edge-adjacent panels to one another. The concrete-anchoring components may comprise concrete-anchoring features which may extend in the longitudinal and transverse directions (e.g. in a plane parallel to the panels) to provide concrete-anchoring surfaces. In particular embodiments, the concrete-anchoring features comprise a stem which extends in the inward/outward and longitudinal directions and, at a distance spaced apart from the panels in the inward/outward direction, one or more leaves which extend in the longitudinal and transverse directions to provide anchoring surfaces. Concrete is then poured into the form on an interior of the lining panels and allowed to solidify in the form. As the concrete solidifies, the concrete-anchoring components bond the lining panels to the resultant concrete structure.
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1. A method for lining one or more surfaces of a structure formed from material that is cast as a liquid and subsequently solidifies, the method comprising: providing a structural form in which to cast the material;connecting a plurality of panels which extend in substantially orthogonal transverse
1. A method for lining one or more surfaces of a structure formed from material that is cast as a liquid and subsequently solidifies, the method comprising: providing a structural form in which to cast the material;connecting a plurality of panels which extend in substantially orthogonal transverse and longitudinal directions in edge-adjacent relationship at their respective transverse edges to provide an open-ended structure-lining surface comprising a first unconnected transverse edge of a first edge panel at a first transverse edge of the structure lining surface and a second unconnected transverse edge of a second edge panel at a second transverse edge of the structure lining surface, the first and second transverse edges of the structure lining surface opposed from one another;inserting the plurality of panels into the structural form such that at least a portion of the structure-lining surface abuts against a corresponding portion of the structural form;projecting a plurality of anchoring components from the panels in an inward/outward direction orthogonal to both the transverse and longitudinal directions, the anchoring components each comprising one or more anchoring features which extend in at least one of the longitudinal and transverse directions; andinserting liquid material into the structural form to encase the one or more anchoring features as the material solidifies and to thereby bond the anchoring components to the structure;wherein:the plurality of anchoring components comprises one or more connectable anchoring components;projecting the plurality of anchoring components in the inward/outward direction comprises connecting a connector component on the connectable anchoring component to a corresponding connector component on a corresponding panel; andthe corresponding portion of the structural form is separated from the material by the structure-lining surface. 2. A method according to claim 1 wherein the plurality of anchoring components comprises one or more connector anchoring components and wherein connecting the plurality of panels at their respective transverse edges comprises, for each pair of edge-adjacent panels, connecting a pair of connector components on the connector anchoring component to corresponding connector components on adjacent transverse edges of the pair of edge-adjacent panels to connect the pair of edge-adjacent panels in edge-adjacent relationship. 3. A method according to claim 1 wherein the plurality of anchoring components comprises one or more integral anchoring components, each integral anchoring component integrally formed with a corresponding panel. 4. A method according to claim 1 comprising providing one or more of the anchoring components with apertures which extend in the longitudinal and inward/outward directions for permitting flow of the material therethrough when the material is a liquid. 5. A method according to claim 1 wherein inserting liquid material into the form comprises inserting a proximate material layer that is located relatively close to the panels and inserting a distal material layer which is located relatively far from the panels and which is spaced apart from the proximate material layer in the inward/outward direction and wherein the anchoring features are located in the distal material layer. 6. A method according to claim 1 comprising inserting an insulation layer into the form in a location adjacent to the panels and wherein inserting liquid material into the form comprises inserting at least one layer of material spaced apart from the panels in the inward/outward direction and wherein the anchoring features are located in the at least one layer of material. 7. A method according to claim 1 comprising: inserting insulation into the form; providing a plurality of insulation-anchoring components which project from the panels in the inward/outward direction, the insulation-anchoring components each comprising one or more insulation-anchoring features; and projecting the one or more insulation-anchoring features into the insulation to thereby bond the insulation to the insulation-anchoring components. 8. A method according to claim 7 wherein the plurality of insulation-anchoring components comprises one or more connectable insulation-anchoring components, and wherein projecting the one or more insulation-anchoring features into the insulation comprises connecting a connector component on the connectable anchoring component to a corresponding connector component on a corresponding panel. 9. A method according to claim 7 wherein inserting insulation into the form comprises locating an insulation layer adjacent to the panels and wherein inserting liquid material into the form comprises inserting at least one layer of material in a location spaced apart from the panels in the inward/outward direction. 10. A method according to claim 1 wherein connecting the plurality of panels in edge-adjacent relationship comprises making at least one direct connection between a first connector component on a first transverse edge of a first panel and a second connector component on a second transverse edge of a second panel. 11. A method according to claim 10 wherein making the at least one direct connection between the first and second connector components comprises deforming at least one of the first and second connector components, such that when the connection is made, restorative forces associated with the deformation cause the at least one of the first and second connector components to snap back to a less deformed state. 12. A method according to claim 11 wherein deforming the at least one of the first and second connector components comprises effecting relative pivotal movement between the first and second panels. 13. A structure-lining apparatus for lining one or more surfaces of a structure formed from material that is cast as a liquid in a structural form and subsequently solidifies, the apparatus comprising: a structural form for retaining the liquid material in an interior thereof until the material subsequently solidifies;a plurality of panels which extend in substantially orthogonal transverse and longitudinal directions, the panels connected at their respective transverse edges in edge-adjacent relationship to provide an open-ended structure-lining surface comprising a first unconnected transverse edge of a first edge panel at a first transverse edge of the structure-lining surface and a second unconnected transverse edge of a second edge panel at a second transverse edge of the structure-lining surface, the first and second transverse edges of the structure-lining surface opposed from one another, at least a portion of the structure-lining surface abutting against a corresponding portion of the interior of the structural form during fabrication of the structure;a plurality of anchoring components which project from the panels in an inward/outward direction orthogonal to both the transverse and longitudinal directions and into the material during fabrication of the structure when the material is a liquid, the anchoring components each comprising one or more anchoring features which extend in at least one of the longitudinal and transverse directions and which are encased in the material as the material solidifies to thereby bond the anchoring components to the structure;wherein:the plurality of anchoring components comprises one or more connectable anchoring components, each connectable anchoring component comprising a connector component for connecting to a corresponding connector component on a corresponding panel; andthe corresponding portion of the interior of the structural form is separated from the material by the structure-lining surface. 14. An apparatus according to claim 13 wherein the plurality of anchoring components comprises one or more connector anchoring components, each connector anchoring component comprising a pair of connector components for connecting to corresponding connector components on adjacent transverse edges of a corresponding pair of edge-adjacent panels to connect the pair of edge-adjacent panels in edge-adjacent relationship. 15. An apparatus according to claim 13 wherein the plurality of anchoring components comprises one or more integral anchoring components, each integral anchoring component integrally formed with a corresponding panel. 16. An apparatus according to claim 13 comprising a plurality of braces, each brace connected at one end to a corresponding panel and at its opposing end to a corresponding anchoring component for reinforcing the connection between the corresponding panel and the corresponding anchoring component. 17. An apparatus according to claim 13 wherein one or more of the anchoring features comprises: a stem extending in the longitudinal direction and in the inward/outward direction; and one or more leaves extending in the longitudinal and transverse directions at one or more locations spaced apart from the panels in the inward/outward direction. 18. An apparatus according to claim 13 wherein one or more of the anchoring features comprises a rotated anchoring feature, the rotated anchoring feature comprising: a stem extending in the longitudinal direction and in the transverse direction from a first portion of the anchoring component which extends in the inward/outward direction; and one or more leaves extending in the longitudinal and inward/outward directions at one or more locations spaced apart from the first portion of the anchoring component in the transverse direction. 19. An apparatus according to claim 13 wherein one or more of the anchoring components are apertured with apertures which extend in the longitudinal and inward/outward directions for permitting flow of the liquid material therethrough. 20. An apparatus according to claim 13 wherein the structure comprises a plurality of layers of the material, the plurality of layers comprising a proximate material layer that is located relatively close to the panels and a distal material layer which is located relatively far from the panels and which is spaced apart from the proximate material layer in the inward/outward direction and wherein the anchoring features are located in the distal material layer. 21. An apparatus according to claim 13 wherein the structure comprises at least one layer of insulation located adjacent to the panels and at least one layer of material spaced apart from the panels in the inward/outward direction and wherein the anchoring features are located in the at least one layer of material. 22. An apparatus according to claim 13 wherein the structure comprises insulation and the apparatus comprises a plurality of insulation-anchoring components which project from the panels in the inward/outward direction, the insulation-anchoring components each comprising one or more insulation-anchoring features which project into the insulation to thereby bond the insulation to the insulation-anchoring components. 23. An apparatus according to claim 22 wherein the plurality of insulation-anchoring components comprises one or more connectable insulation-anchoring components, each connectable insulation-anchoring component comprising a connector component for connecting to a corresponding connector component on a corresponding panel. 24. An apparatus according to claim 22 wherein one or more of the insulation-anchoring features comprises a pointed portion and one or more barbs. 25. An apparatus according to claim 22 wherein one or more of the insulation-anchoring components are apertured with apertures which extend in the longitudinal and inward/outward directions for permitting flow of the liquid material therethrough. 26. An apparatus according to claim 13 wherein one or more of the anchoring features comprise attachment units, each attachment unit comprising: an attachment surface which is located at or near a surface of the structure opposing the panels; and one or more fastener-receiving channels which extend away from the attachment surface and into the structure for receiving fasteners which project through the attachment surface and into the fastener-receiving channels. 27. An apparatus according to claim 26 wherein each fastener-receiving channel comprises one or more break-through elements which span the channel at one or more corresponding locations spaced apart from the attachment surface and wherein fasteners which project sufficiently far into the fastener-receiving channels project through the one or more break-through elements. 28. An apparatus according to claim 27 wherein one or more break-through elements are V-shaped in one or more of: a transverse cross-section; and a longitudinal cross-section. 29. An apparatus according to claim 13 comprising one or more corner panels, each corner panel having a first portion which extends in the longitudinal and transverse directions and a second portion which extends in the longitudinal and inward/outward directions. 30. An apparatus according to claim 29 wherein the second portion of at least one corner panel comprises a plurality of indents into the structure in the transverse direction. 31. An apparatus according to claim 30 wherein the structure comprises a plurality of segments and the apparatus comprises an interface plug connected between corresponding pairs of segments, the interface plug comprising: an outer surface which extends in the longitudinal and transverse directions;a plug stem which extends in the longitudinal and inward-outward directions into a space between the corresponding pair of segments; anda plurality of plug leaves which extend in opposing transverse directions and project into the indents of the corner panels of each of the corresponding pair of segments. 32. An apparatus according to claim 13 wherein at least one connection between the transverse edges of the panels comprises a direct connection between a first connector component on a first transverse edge of a first panel and a second connector component on a second transverse edge of a second panel. 33. An apparatus according to claim 32 wherein the first and second connector components are shaped such that effecting the connection between the first and second connector components comprises deformation of at least one of the first and second connector components, such that when the connection is made, restorative forces associated with the deformation cause the at least one of the first and second connector components to snap back to a less deformed state. 34. An apparatus according to claim 33 wherein the first and second connector components are shaped such that effecting the connection between the first and second connector components comprises relative pivotal movement between the first and second panels. 35. A structure-lining apparatus for lining one or more surfaces of a structure formed from material that is cast as a liquid in a structural form and subsequently solidifies, the apparatus comprising: a structural form for retaining the liquid material in an interior therefor until the material subsequently solidifies;a plurality of panels which extend in substantially orthogonal transverse and longitudinal directions, the panels connected at their respective transverse edges in edge-adjacent relationship to provide an open-ended structure-lining surface comprising a first unconnected transverse edge of a first edge panel at a first transverse edge of the structure-lining surface and a second unconnected transverse edge of a second edge panel at a second transverse edge of the structure-lining surface, the first and second transverse edges of the structure-lining surface opposed from one another, at least a portion of the structure-lining surface abutting against a corresponding portion of the interior of the form during fabrication the structure;a plurality of anchoring components which project from the panels in an inward/outward direction orthogonal to both the transverse and longitudinal directions and into the material during fabrication of the structure when the material is a liquid, the anchoring components each comprising one or more anchoring features which extend in at least one of the longitudinal and transverse directions and which are encased in the material as the material solidifies to thereby bond the anchoring components to the structure;wherein:one or more of the anchoring features comprises: a stem extending in the longitudinal direction and in the inward/outward direction; and one or more leaves extending in the longitudinal and transverse directions at one or more locations spaced apart from the panels in the inward/outward direction; andthe corresponding portion of the interior of the structural form is separated from the material by the structure-lining surface.
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