Abstract

This invention relates to a process for the lifting of a dual concrete panel composite truss and especially to the process of lifting of a composite truss having a pair of spaced apart prestressed concrete panels. A lifting assembly can be rolled on the surface of a generally flat concrete panel to position a plurality of sling hooks for connection to a plurality of said lifting eye members on the generally flat concrete panel for lifting the concrete panel.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04G 21/14 - Conveying or assembling building elements
• E04B 5/04 - Load-carrying floor structures formed substantially of prefabricated units with beams of concrete or other stone-like material, e.g. asbestos cement
• B66F 9/00 - Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes
• B66C 1/14 - Slings with hooks
• B66C 1/10 - Load-engaging elements or devices attached to lifting, lowering, or hauling gear of cranes, or adapted for connection therewith for transmitting forces to articles or groups of articles by mechanical means
• E04G 21/16 - Tools or apparatus
• E04B 5/10 - Load-carrying floor structures formed substantially of prefabricated units with metal beams or girders, e.g. with steel lattice girders

Abstract

This invention relates to the lifting of a concrete panel and especially to a composite truss having a pair of spaced apart prestressed concrete panels and having a plurality of built-in lifting eye members in the end portion of one concrete panel positioned for lifting the composite truss. The lifting eyes are integrated into the composite truss to have the strength to support the two concrete panel truss during the lifting thereof without damage to the concrete panels.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04B 5/10 - Load-carrying floor structures formed substantially of prefabricated units with metal beams or girders, e.g. with steel lattice girders
• E04B 5/04 - Load-carrying floor structures formed substantially of prefabricated units with beams of concrete or other stone-like material, e.g. asbestos cement

Abstract

This invention relates to the lifting of a concrete panel and especially to a method and apparatus for lifting a concrete panel and to lifting a composite truss having a pair of spaced apart prestressed concrete panels.

IPC Classes  ?

• B66F 9/00 - Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes
• B66F 11/00 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for
• B66F 19/00 - Hoisting, lifting, hauling, or pushing, not otherwise provided for

Abstract

A truss lifting process and apparatus for coupling a lifting truss to a load to be lifted especially for lifting a large prefabricated concrete panel in the making of a dual panel truss having a pair of spaced apart concrete panels. A lifting truss has a plurality of spaced hydraulic cylinders hanging therefrom with each hydraulic cylinder having a grappling hook attached thereto for attaching to an attachment member on an object to be lifted. The plurality of hydraulic cylinders are actuated simultaneously to pull each coupled grappling hook and attachment member taut and then locked for the lifting truss to lift the attached object.

IPC Classes  ?

• B66C 1/00 - Load-engaging elements or devices attached to lifting, lowering, or hauling gear of cranes, or adapted for connection therewith for transmitting forces to articles or groups of articles
• B66C 1/28 - Duplicate, e.g. pivoted, members engaging the loads from two sides

Abstract

This invention relates to a method of making a dual panel composite truss having a pair of spaced apart prestressed concrete panels. The process includes assembling a truss frame, which includes connecting a plurality of steel posts and bent rod truss members and reinforcing rods and lifting and placing the assembled truss frame in a panel form for pouring a first prestressed concrete panel on one side of the truss frame. The truss frame with the first concrete panel is then stripped, lifted and placed on a turntable and turned to place the other side of the truss frame in the panel form for pouring a second concrete panel, to form a dual panel composite truss having parallel spaced prestressed concrete panels.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04B 2/00 - Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildingsWall construction with regard to insulationConnections specially adapted to walls

Abstract

This invention relates to a dual panel composite truss having a pair of spaced apart prestressed concrete panels having a versatile and adaptive structurally supporting end bearing truss on the ends thereof. The end bearing truss incorporates a versatile and adaptive structural support on each end of the composite truss. The end bearing truss is formed as an integral part of the composite truss for supporting the ends of the composite truss when the composite truss is used for the floors or ceiling of a building. The end bearing truss advantageously forms each end of each concrete panel form for the concrete pour when making each concrete panel.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04B 1/18 - Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons

Goods & Services

Construction of precast concrete structures, namely, building construction; construction management and general building contractor services for residential, commercial and mixed-use facilities

Goods & Services

Construction of precast concrete structures, construction management and general contractor services for residential, commercial and mixed-use facilities

Goods & Services

Construction of precast concrete structures, construction management and general contractor services for residential, commercial and mixed-use facilities

Abstract

A composite truss includes a pair of spaced apart concrete panels and a plurality of substantially vertical members spanning between the pair of spaced apart concrete panels, a first end portion of each vertical member embedded in one of the pair, and a second end portion of each vertical member embedded in an opposite one of the pair. The truss also includes a diagonal member spanning between the first end of a first vertical member and the second end of a second vertical member linearly adjacent to the first vertical member and non-structurally engaging the first end portion of the first vertical member and the second end portion of the second vertical member during an assembly of the truss. The diagonal member also includes a first development length portion embedded in the first concrete panel and a second development length portion embedded in the second concrete panel.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04B 1/18 - Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons
• E04B 1/22 - Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons the supporting parts consisting of concrete, e.g. reinforced concrete, or other stone-like material with parts being prestressed

Goods & Services

Construction of precast concrete structures, construction management and general contractor services for residential, commercial and mixed-use facilities

Goods & Services

construction of precast concrete structures, construction management and general contractor services for residential, commercial and mixed-use facilities manufacture of precast, prestressed concrete structures design for others of precast, prestressed concrete structures