Method (100) for calibrating an internal coordinate system (11) of a mobile device (1) against an absolute coordinate system (21) of a construction site (2), comprising the steps:
Images and/or scans (3a-3c) showing at least part of the construction site (2) are taken (110), and/or positions (4a-4c) of the mobile device (1) in a fixed coordinate system (4) are determined (120) using a terrestrial or satellite positioning system;
the position (12a-12c) and/or orientation (13a-13c) of the mobile device (1) in the internal coordinate system (11) of the mobile device (1) is additionally sensed (111, 121);
equations (51-56) are established (130) with unknowns (5a-5c) characterizing the sought transformation between the internal coordinate system (11) of the mobile unit (1) and the absolute coordinate system (21) of the site (2) by recognizing (131) geometric features (22), and/or by comparing (132) positional determinations;
the unknowns (5a-5c) are determined as solutions of a system of equations (5) formed from the equations (51-56) set up (140).
Method (100) for calibrating an internal coordinate system (11) of a mobile device (1) against an absolute coordinate system (21) of a construction site (2), comprising the steps:
Images and/or scans (3a-3c) showing at least part of the construction site (2) are taken (110), and/or positions (4a-4c) of the mobile device (1) in a fixed coordinate system (4) are determined (120) using a terrestrial or satellite positioning system;
the position (12a-12c) and/or orientation (13a-13c) of the mobile device (1) in the internal coordinate system (11) of the mobile device (1) is additionally sensed (111, 121);
equations (51-56) are established (130) with unknowns (5a-5c) characterizing the sought transformation between the internal coordinate system (11) of the mobile unit (1) and the absolute coordinate system (21) of the site (2) by recognizing (131) geometric features (22), and/or by comparing (132) positional determinations;
the unknowns (5a-5c) are determined as solutions of a system of equations (5) formed from the equations (51-56) set up (140).
Method (200) for quality control of a formwork and/or a scaffold.
G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads
G06T 7/80 - Analysis of captured images to determine intrinsic or extrinsic camera parameters, i.e. camera calibration
A frame (100) of a formwork panel (200) is disclosed. The frame (100) includes at least one stiffener profile (204) formed between two opposite edges (214) of the frame (100) and having a slanted profile. The at least one stiffener profile (204) includes a first edge (216-1) adjacent to a flat portion (202) of the formwork panel (200), and a second edge (216-2) distal from the first edge (216-1). A surface (218) of the at least one stiffener profile (204) is sloping outwards from the first edge (216-1) towards the second edge (216-2) to form the slanted profile.
A connector assembly (400) for connecting a pair of formwork panels (200) with each other is disclosed. The connector assembly (400) includes a base component (402) having an arm, a first opening (602) formed on the arm, and a locking portion (406) formed at an end of the arm and adapted to be removably inserted in a second opening formed by alignment of respective slots (204) of the pair of formwork panels (200). The connector assembly (400) further includes a handle component (404) adapted to be partially disposed in the base component (402) through the first opening (602) formed on the arm. The handle component (404) is adapted to be operated to rotate the arm such that the locking portion (406) is rotated within the first opening (602) to partially lock the base component (402) in the first opening (602) for connecting the pair of formwork panels (200).
Method (100) for training an artificial neural network, KNN (1), which predicts and/or classifies at least one quality measure (23a, 23b) for the usability of a batch of concrete (2) on a construction site.
Method (100) for training an artificial neural network, KNN (1), which predicts and/or classifies at least one quality measure (23a, 23b) for the usability of a batch of concrete (2) on a construction site.
A method (200) for predicting and/or classifying the usability of a batch of concrete (2) on a construction site, comprising the steps of:
a set of characteristics (21) characterising the material composition of the batch (2) is determined (210);
at least one measure (22) of the mechanical consistency of the batch (2) is determined (220);
the characteristics (21) and the measure (22) of mechanical consistency are fed (230) to a trained KNN (1) as inputs (11);
at least one prediction and/or classification (23a*, 23b*) for a quality measure (23a, 23b) for the usability of the batch (2) for at least one intended use on the construction site is retrieved (240) as an output (13) from the KNN (1).
Method (100) for training an artificial neural network, KNN (1), which predicts and/or classifies at least one quality measure (23a, 23b) for the usability of a batch of concrete (2) on a construction site.
A method (200) for predicting and/or classifying the usability of a batch of concrete (2) on a construction site, comprising the steps of:
a set of characteristics (21) characterising the material composition of the batch (2) is determined (210);
at least one measure (22) of the mechanical consistency of the batch (2) is determined (220);
the characteristics (21) and the measure (22) of mechanical consistency are fed (230) to a trained KNN (1) as inputs (11);
at least one prediction and/or classification (23a*, 23b*) for a quality measure (23a, 23b) for the usability of the batch (2) for at least one intended use on the construction site is retrieved (240) as an output (13) from the KNN (1).
A method (300) for tracking the use of a batch of concrete (2) with a blockchain (4) and a smart contract (5) operating thereon.
A locking mechanism (102) for locking an inner tube (104) with an outer tube (106) of an adjustable telescopic push-pull prop assembly (100) is disclosed. The locking mechanism (102) includes a slotted prop nut (112) having a slot (302) and adapted to move in either direction when rotated on the outer tube (106) having threads, a guiding ring (116) adapted to be accommodated in the slot (302) of the slotted prop nut (112), and a captive grooved pin assembly (114) adapted to be accommodated in the guiding ring (116) for locking and unlocking the inner tube (104) and the outer tube (106) such that the slotted prop nut (112) encases the guiding ring (116) and the captive grooved pin assembly (114). The positioning of the captive grooved pin assembly (114) is such that it does not hinder the rotation of the slotted prop nut (112).
The invention relates to a coupler (200) for a modular scaffold (100), comprising - a coupling tube (210) which, for coupling to at least one standard (300), has at least at one end, preferably at both ends, a tubular portion (211) having a greater external and/or internal diameter, and - a coupling element (220) which, for coupling to at least one ledger (400) and/or a diagonal brace (500), has at least one receiving recess (221, 222), the coupling element (220) being fastened indirectly, via a bracket (230), or directly to the outer circumference of the coupling tube (210). Furthermore, the invention relates to a modular scaffold, a method for producing such a modular scaffold and use of a coupler within the modular scaffold.
E04G 7/30 - Scaffolding bars or members with non-detachably fixed coupling elements
E04G 7/32 - Scaffolding bars or members with non-detachably fixed coupling elements with coupling elements using wedges
E04G 7/34 - Scaffolding bars or members with non-detachably fixed coupling elements with coupling elements using positive engagement, e.g. hooks or pins
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LIGHT BUS IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS WITH FORMWORK PANELS
The present invention relates to a system for light-based signal exchange between a plurality of formwork panels (P). The formwork panels (P) are equipped with a light hub (LH) which serve to transmit light pulses in a light channel inside the formwork panel (P) to the directly adjacent panels. Respective acknowledgment signals are received in order to discover the existence of the other light hubs (LH) being present in the constructional setting. All the signals are aggregated in one master light hub (mLH) which is in data exchange to a main unit (MU), which may serve as gateway to a secondary computer system (2C). The data transmission is executed according to a predefined protocol.
G02B 6/00 - Light guidesStructural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
E04G 11/14 - Forms which are completely dismantled after setting of the concrete and re-built for the next pouring of elements and beams with beams arranged in alignment with, and between the, elements
G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
E04G 9/10 - Forming or shuttering elements for general use with additional peculiarities such as surface shaping, insulating or heating, permeability to water or air
E04G 11/08 - Forms which are completely dismantled after setting of the concrete and re-built for the next pouring
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RAILING BAR, MODULAR SCAFFOLDING, METHOD FOR ERECTING MODULAR SCAFFOLDING, AND USE OF A RAILING BAR IN MODULAR SCAFFOLDING
11) of the railing bar (10), which hook elements can be selectively brought into engagement with a perforated disk (40) disposed on the standard (30). The invention also relates to modular scaffolding (100) having a railing bar (10) according to the invention, to a method for erecting modular scaffolding (100), and to a use of a railing bar (10) according to the invention.
E04G 7/34 - Scaffolding bars or members with non-detachably fixed coupling elements with coupling elements using positive engagement, e.g. hooks or pins
E04G 7/30 - Scaffolding bars or members with non-detachably fixed coupling elements
E04G 1/06 - Scaffolds primarily resting on the ground composed essentially of members elongated in one dimension only, e.g. poles, lattice masts, with or without end portions of special form, connected together by any means the members being exclusively poles, rods, beams, or other members of similar form and simple cross-section comprising members with rod-like or tubular portions fitting together end to end, with or without separate connecting pieces
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SELF-CLIMBING SYSTEM FOR A CONCRETE STRUCTURAL BODY, AND SELF-CLIMBING METHOD
The invention relates to a self-climbing system (1) for a concrete structural body (2), having a climbing rail (10) and having a climbing unit (12) which is axially movable along the climbing rail (10), wherein a control rod (24) is designed, in predetermined positions (18a, 18b) of a linear drive (18), to apply a torque (D) to at least one of the actuating elements (20, 22). The invention also relates to a self-climbing method.
E04G 11/28 - Climbing forms, i.e. forms which are not in contact with the poured concrete during lifting from layer to layer
B66F 1/08 - Devices, e.g. jacks, for lifting loads in predetermined steps with locking elements, e.g. washers, co-operating with posts the posts being toothed and the devices being operated by fluid pressure
E04G 11/24 - Construction of lifting jacks or climbing rods for sliding forms
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FRAME FORMWORK ELEMENT AND FRAME FORMWORK SYSTEM, AND USE OF A STRIP IN A FRAME FORMWORK SYSTEM
The invention relates to a frame formwork element (100) for a frame formwork system (300) for producing a wall portion of concrete construction, comprising: a plurality of, in particular four, edge profiles (101) which form a frame (102) with a frame inner side (103) and a frame outer side (104), wherein at least one edge profile (101) is a hollow profile and has, in cross section, a profile portion on the frame inner side with a groove-forming fastening bead (107) and a profile portion on the frame outer side with a groove-forming stiffening bead (105), wherein, in cross section of the edge profile (101), the fastening bead (107) and the stiffening bead (105) are situated opposite one another and have the same shape. The invention also relates to a frame formwork system (300) having such a frame formwork element (100) and a strip (200). Also proposed is the use of a strip (200) in a frame formwork system (300).
E04G 11/14 - Forms which are completely dismantled after setting of the concrete and re-built for the next pouring of elements and beams with beams arranged in alignment with, and between the, elements
E04G 9/04 - Forming boards or similar elements the form surface being of wood
E04G 11/06 - Forms, shutterings, or falsework for making walls, floors, ceilings, or roofs for walls, e.g. curved
E04G 17/14 - Bracing or strutting arrangements for formwallsDevices for aligning forms
E04G 17/04 - Connecting or fastening means for metallic forming or stiffening elements
E04G 17/065 - Tying means, the tensional elements of which are threaded to enable their fastening or tensioning
E04G 17/12 - Tying meansSpacers with arms engaging the forms
A first locking mechanism (102) and a second locking mechanism (402) for locking and unlocking an inner tube (104) and an outer tube (106) of an adjustable prop assembly (100) to be in a predefined position are disclosed. The first locking mechanism (102) includes a slotted prop nut (112) and a captive pin (114) adapted to be accommodated in the slotted prop nut (112). The first locking mechanism (102) also includes a wire rope (116) adapted to support the captive pin (114) for locking the inner tube (104) and the outer tube (106). The second locking mechanism (402) includes a prop nut (404) having a top rim, an interlocking sleeve (406), and a captive U-pin (408) adapted to be accommodated in the interlocking sleeve (406). The prop nut (404) having the top rim and the interlocking sleeve (406) are operated in conjunction to effect a push-pull action of the inner tube (104). The captive U-pin (408) has a collapsible construction such that the captive U-pin (408) does not protrude beyond safe limits.
A climbing support subsystem usable with a self-climbing system for multi-sided cores having three walls or an otherwise non-rectangular or non-square building core.
A formwork system (100), including a plurality of side formwork elements (102a, b) configured to confront a concrete structure, a horizontal formwork panel (108) configured to to support the concrete structure, and at least one working platform (106a, b), wherein the system (100) is configured to be split in a longitudinal direction and stricken or cycled from the concrete structure in two discrete parts.
A multi-head bolt (10) having a bolt shaft (12) defining a longitudinal axis (14) of the multi-head bolt and a multi-head (16) disposed at a first end of the bolt shaft, the multi-head having at least three pawls (18), each pawl having a fixed radial orientation relative to the bolt shaft and having a primary plane being aligned with the longitudinal axis of the bolt shaft and having a support surface (20).
The present invention relates to a method for alignment, a casing (12) and an alignment system (100) for calculating an alignment dataset (ADS) for alignment of a constructive component (P), in particular a formwork panel, comprising: - An attachment unit (10), which is configured to be non-permanently attached at the constructive component (P) and which is further configured to engage with a casing (12); - the casing (12), which cases: - an electronic accelerometer unit (14) and - a pendulum unit (16) being attached at a bottom part of the electronic accelerometer unit (14) so that the pendulum unit (16) can swing with two degrees of freedom around a pivot point, and wherein at the bottom part of the pendulum support structure (165), a laser emitter (164) is attached which is configured to emit a laser beam - a receiver unit (18), mounted at a base plate (20) and which is configured to receive the laser beam spatially resolved; - a processing unit (22) for calculating the alignment dataset (ADS), wherein the processing unit (22) is in data connection with the receiver unit (18) and with the electronic accelerometer unit (14); and - an output device (24) for providing the alignment dataset (ADS).
A trussed girder for the construction industry, having an upper flange and having a lower flange made of square timber, which extend along the longitudinal axis of the trussed girder and which are connected to one another by a plurality of struts, which are each arranged so as to extend obliquely to the flanges. The struts are formed by at least one strut run, the upper side and underside of which are formed in an undulating manner in the axial direction and are arranged so as to extend parallel to one another with radii corresponding to one another. The strut run is mortised or dovetailed in the axial direction alternately by means of the upper flange and the lower flange and is formed as a single-piece wood material part. The invention additionally relates to a method for producing trussed girders of this kind, in particular on a mass scale.
E04C 3/16 - JoistsGirders, trusses, or truss-like structures, e.g. prefabricatedLintelsTransoms of wood, e.g. with reinforcements, with tensioning members with apertured web, e.g. trusses
A safety device for securing a person to a floor panel of a shuttering system. A base element secures a safety post. The base element can be placed on a floor panel of a shuttering system. The safety post has a personal safety element, to which the person can be selectively secured. A securing mechanism has a securing carrier, on which at least one engaging element is arranged, wherein the securing carrier is coupled to the base element. The engaging element can be adjusted into a securing position and a release position, wherein the engaging element can be engaged with the shuttering system in the securing position in order to fix the base element to the floor panel, and wherein the engaging element can be decoupled from the shuttering system in the release position in order to decouple the base element from the floor panel.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
E04G 21/32 - Safety or protective measures for persons during the construction of buildings
F16B 2/10 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action using pivoting jaws
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Self-climbing system, self-climbing unit and method for moving such a self-climbing unit on a concrete building structure
A self-climbing system with a self-climbing unit in which the climbing brackets and the working brackets each have anchor receptacles which each correspond with one another in their pattern with respect to their relative positions, with the result that, after freeing the anchor holes, which are used by the working brackets, of an anchor point of a concrete wall section of a concrete building structure, the climbing brackets can be anchored in precisely these freed anchor holes of the anchor point. Moreover, a self-climbing unit for an aforementioned self-climbing system and to a method for moving such a self-climbing unit on a concrete building structure.
A fastening element which can be mounted on the upper side of a positionable formwork wall of a formwork system. The fastening element has an angular element with a first leg and a second leg. The first leg can take the form of a mounting part which can be fastened in a reversibly releasable manner to the positionable formwork wall. As an alternative to this, the first leg can be arranged directly or indirectly on the mounting part. The free end of the second leg has a connection possibility for a push-pull prop or is connected to a push-pull prop. The angular element is preferably designed to be pivotable with respect to the mounting part. With the positionable formwork wall set up, the positionable formwork wall can form, together with the fastening element and the push-pull prop, an arch into which a closing formwork wall can be inserted.
A hydraulic arrangement. The hydraulic arrangement has multiple hydraulic units, the control units of which are connected, in particular in series, via a data connection. The control units are preferably designed to control selectively only hydraulic cylinders directly associated with said units, or also indirectly control, via the data connection and the control unit of an additional hydraulic unit, the hydraulic cylinders associated with said additional hydraulic unit. A climbing formwork having at least one climbing unit, in particular multiple climbing units. The hydraulic units can be linked via the data connection such that synchronous lifting and/or lowering of all climbing units can be or is achieved. The hydraulic units are preferably connected in a master-slave arrangement or are preferably controlled in a master-slave mode. Also preferably, the hydraulic units are designed to switch from the master-slave mode to the stand-alone mode.
A method and a climbing device for lowering a climbing rail, i.e. for climbing downwards. The climbing rail, which is placed on a climbing head by means of an upper protrusion, is lowered in that a climbing cylinder is retracted. The climbing cylinder can be spaced from the climbing rail by completely retracting the climbing cylinder at the upper end by means of a distancing device prior to extending the climbing cylinder again. Thus, the climbing cylinder can be extended again without the climbing rail engaging or hooking below the climbing head at the now central protrusion in that the distancing device moves the climbing head around the central protrusion.
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