AU2011100545A4

AU2011100545A4 - The GNC Shoc Block

Info

Publication number: AU2011100545A4
Application number: AU2011100545A
Authority: AU
Inventors: Stephen James Easton
Original assignee: STEPHEN EASTON
Current assignee: STEPHEN EASTON
Priority date: 2011-05-13
Filing date: 2011-05-13
Publication date: 2011-06-16
Anticipated expiration: 2019-05-13

Description

Editorial Note 2011100545 There is 4 pages of description Australia Patents Act 1990 Complete Specification Innovation Patent The GNC Shoc Block The following statement is a full description of this invention, including the best method of performing it known to me: GNC Shoc Block Most concreting companies use the excess concrete which comes back into their yard from agitator truck deliveries; mostly due to customers over ordering the quantity required or canceling their order - making this into concrete blocks. These are then sold to the public for various uses including retaining walls, landscaping etc. The standard blocks have no safety lifters and no safe work loads when making retaining walls and are possibly able to collapse. This invention has been specifically designed to improve a standard concrete block to an interlocking system where each block is "locked" together by a unique leggo type format. Protruding nipples are locked into corresponding cavities on the joining block. The blocks can be made to various sizes however they have to be half the width and height as they are long. The number of nipples will vary depending on the size of the block. Each GNC Shoc Block has two hollow cavities - the vertical cavities- ranging from 50mm to 400mm in size depending on the block size. There are various uses for the cavities; to run services i.e. power or plumbing through the blocks, reinforcing steel can be inserted and core filled to increase the strength. If the application called for a lighter block, the cavity size can be increased to reduce the amount of concrete used hence making the block lighter. Chamber cavities are also on a cross section of the top of the block. The end of these can easily be knocked out if being used to run more services or reo bar through. The GNC Shoc Block has a minimum of one certified lifting point - more depending on the size of the block. Some lifting points are centralised, some are on side. The blocks can be picked up with a bobcat, small digger or crane and the nipples locate themselves on the next block and slide easily into place because of the unique dome system. The GNC Shoc Block can be dry laid which means no mortar is required. This saves a lot of time when assembling the blocks and they can also be reused, saving money. The saving is approximately 40% to make a wall made with the GNC Shoc Block rather than formed insitu concrete walls. Instead of needing qualified carpenters to build the formwork with formed insitu concrete walls, you only need one tradesman and a machine operator. It also eliminates working at heights and a lot of other safety issues. One face side of the GNC Shoc Block is A Class 1 finish, the other side can be any number of finishes from sponge finish, stamped like slate or marble, poured with GNC Shoc Block reconstituted limestone, any colour or painted later. The joins can also be flush if preferred. Half blocks are used to finish the ends of walls as well as various angled block including 45 degrees. A capping block is used for feature walls and can also be made to suit - flat, diamond, rounded for decorative use or barbed wire and reinforcing for security applications. The applications for the GNC Shoc Block are endless. Retaining walls and landscaping, material buckers (like in a concrete yard for storing aggregates, sand etc), mining applications with rom pads, whole sheds and houses, divider walls, sea walls and breakwaters, iron ore storage sheds etc. The GNC Shoc Block mould is made from steel and comes in various sizes depending on the block size and application. Some blocks will be made with 4 nipples, bigger blocks have 8, etc but all have an even number. These are laser cut in with reinforced gussets on the back of the mould to stop bowing. The invention may be better understood with reference to the photos of embodiments of the invention which: Figure - shows the convex interlocking nipples which lock into the concave nipple on the adjoining blocks and certified lifting points used to lift the blocks into place. These can be centralised or on the side depending on the block size. Figure 2 - shows the hollow vertical cavities which can accommodate power or plumbing services, reinforcing steel, core filled or be left hollow. Figure 3 - show the rebated chamber fillet and joint with no mortar required. The blocks assembled together and the join. The join can be filled in for aesthetic purposes. Figure 4 - shows the convex interlocking nipples which lock into the concave nipple on the adjoining blocks. Figure 5 - shows the steel mould used to make the block with the void formers which create the hollow cavity. Figure 6 - shows view of part of the steel block mould with the hollow cavities and concave nipples in view.

GNC Shoc Block Figure 7 - shows the side view of the block mould with convex (male) interlocking nipples Figure 8 - shows cavity channel on top of block with knock out section at the ends for running services and reo. It will also have another channel running adjacent to this which shown as a dotted line. Figure 9 - shows the knocked out section of the cavity channel used to run services through. Again, dotted lines show where other horizontal channels will run. Figure 10 - Shows the top view of assembled blocks and horizontal cavity for services. Again, dotted lines show where other horizontal channels will run. Figure 11 - shows a view of the block clearly showing the concave and convex nipples Figure 12 - Top view of horizontal channel and hollow chamber on assembled blocks. Again, dotted lines show where other horizontal channels will run.

Claims

1. The GNC Shoc Block has various concave and convex nipples which lock the blocks together.

2. The GNC Shoc Block as claimed in claim 1, has hollow vertical and horizontal cavities ranging from 50mm to 400mm.

3. The GNC Shoc Block as claimed in claims 1 and 2, have a minimum of one certified lifting point depending on the block size to maneuver the blocks into place safely.

4. The GNC Shoc Block as claimed in claims 1 - 3, are various sizes and designs depending on the application however all have the interlocking nipples and hollow cavities.

5. The GNC Shoc Block can substantially as herin before described with reference to figures 1 - 5 on the accompanying drawings. Stephen Easton Date t