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JP6043479B2
JP6043479B2 JP2011269847A JP2011269847A JP6043479B2 JP 6043479 B2 JP6043479 B2 JP 6043479B2 JP 2011269847 A JP2011269847 A JP 2011269847A JP 2011269847 A JP2011269847 A JP 2011269847A JP 6043479 B2 JP6043479 B2 JP 6043479B2
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本発明は、異形鉄筋が所定の位置まで挿入されていることを容易に人の目で確認でき、かつ、グラウト材による鉄筋との強固な接続が可能な異形鉄筋用継手に関するものである。   The present invention relates to a joint for deformed reinforcing bars that can be easily confirmed by human eyes that deformed reinforcing bars have been inserted to a predetermined position and can be firmly connected to the reinforcing bars by a grout material.

特許文献1は、次に述べる異形鉄筋用継手を開示する。その異形鉄筋用継手は、鋳造により一体成形されている。その異形鉄筋用継手は、本体がその中央部分を厚肉にした筒状体とされている。その中央部分は多角形に成形されている。その中央部分には検査孔が設けられている。異形鉄筋用継手の本体内周部には螺旋状凹溝が形成されている。その螺旋状凹溝に、異形鉄筋の螺旋状突部を本体両端方向からねじ込むことが可能である。また本体両端部の外周に回転操作用工具の係合部が設けられている。   Patent document 1 discloses the joint for deformed reinforcing bars described below. The deformed reinforcing bar joint is integrally formed by casting. In the deformed reinforcing bar joint, the main body is a cylindrical body having a thick central portion. The central part is formed into a polygon. An inspection hole is provided in the central portion. A spiral groove is formed in the inner periphery of the main body of the deformed reinforcing bar joint. It is possible to screw the helical protrusion of the deformed reinforcing bar into the spiral groove from both ends of the main body. Engaging portions for the rotary operation tool are provided on the outer periphery of both ends of the main body.

特許文献1に開示された異形鉄筋用継手によれば、次に述べる効果を得ることができる。第1の効果は、容易に量産できるという効果である。第2の効果は、異形鉄筋が所定の位置まで挿入されていることを容易に目視できるという効果である。第3の効果は、不測の転がりを抑制できるという効果である。   According to the deformed reinforcing bar joint disclosed in Patent Document 1, the following effects can be obtained. The first effect is that it can be easily mass-produced. The second effect is an effect that it can be easily visually observed that the deformed reinforcing bar is inserted to a predetermined position. The third effect is that unexpected rolling can be suppressed.

特許文献2は、次に述べる継手構造を開示する。その継手構造は、異形又は丸鋼の鉄筋と、継手本体と、一対のロックボルトとによって構成される。継手本体は管状に形成される。継手本体は一直線状の管路を有する。この管路の開口両端に互いに左右逆向きの内ねじが設けられている。この継手本体の中央部分の外周は多角形に形成されている。スパナなど締め付け工具を回り止め状に掛けるためである。その多角形に形成されている中央部分には覗き孔兼用のグラウト材注入孔が形成されている。ロックボルトは、外ねじ(この外ねじは継手本体の内ねじにねじ込まれる)を設けた中空軸部と、多角形の大頭部(この大頭部は中空軸部の一端の外周に設けられる)とを有する。   Patent document 2 discloses the joint structure described below. The joint structure includes a deformed or round steel bar, a joint body, and a pair of lock bolts. The joint body is formed in a tubular shape. The joint body has a straight pipe line. Inner threads that are opposite to each other are provided at both ends of the opening of the pipe. The outer periphery of the central portion of the joint body is formed in a polygon. This is to hang a tightening tool such as a spanner in a non-rotating manner. A grout material injection hole also serving as a peephole is formed in the central portion formed in the polygon. The lock bolt includes a hollow shaft portion provided with an external screw (this external screw is screwed into the internal screw of the joint body) and a large polygonal head portion (this large head portion is provided on the outer periphery of one end of the hollow shaft portion). ).

特許文献2に開示された継手構造は、グラウト材注入孔から注入されたグラウト材が硬化することにより、継手本体に対するロックボルトの弛み止めを図ることができる。また、特許文献2に開示された継手構造は、鉄筋の端どうしの機械的結合状態を強固に維持できる。   The joint structure disclosed in Patent Document 2 can prevent the lock bolt from loosening with respect to the joint body by hardening the grout material injected from the grout material injection hole. Moreover, the joint structure disclosed in Patent Document 2 can firmly maintain the mechanical coupling state between the ends of the reinforcing bars.

実開昭62− 79024号公報Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 62-79024 特開平9 −279768号公報JP-A-9-279768

しかしながら、特許文献1に開示された異形鉄筋用継手と特許文献2に開示された継手構造とには、次に述べる2つの効果を両立することが難しいという問題点がある。第1の効果は、鉄筋が所定の位置まで挿入されていることを容易に目視できるという効果である。第2の効果は、グラウト材によって鉄筋と継手本体との機械的な接合状態を強固に維持するという効果である。鉄筋が所定の位置まで挿入されているか否かを容易に目視するためには、検査孔を大きくする必要がある。これに対し、グラウト材によって鉄筋と継手本体との機械的な接合状態を強固に維持するためには、グラウト材の漏出口となりそうな孔はなるべく小さいことが望ましい。グラウト材が漏れ出すことを防ぐためである。   However, the joint for deformed reinforcing bars disclosed in Patent Document 1 and the joint structure disclosed in Patent Document 2 have a problem that it is difficult to achieve both of the following two effects. The first effect is an effect that it can be easily visually observed that the reinforcing bar is inserted to a predetermined position. The second effect is that the mechanical joining state between the reinforcing bar and the joint body is firmly maintained by the grout material. In order to easily visually check whether or not the reinforcing bar is inserted to a predetermined position, it is necessary to enlarge the inspection hole. On the other hand, in order to firmly maintain the mechanical joining state between the reinforcing bar and the joint body by the grout material, it is desirable that the hole that is likely to be a leakage port for the grout material is as small as possible. This is to prevent the grout material from leaking out.

本発明の目的は、異形鉄筋が所定の位置まで挿入されていることを容易に人の目で確認でき、かつ、グラウト材による鉄筋との強固な接続が可能な異形鉄筋用継手を提供することにある。   An object of the present invention is to provide a deformed bar joint that can be easily confirmed by the human eye that the deformed reinforcing bar is inserted to a predetermined position and can be firmly connected to the reinforcing bar by a grout material. It is in.

上記目的を達成するために、本発明のある局面に従うと、異形鉄筋用継手20,120は、一体かつ鋳鉄製の筒状体30,130を備える。筒状体30,130が、鉄筋進入部40,40,140,140と、孔付き筒部42,142とを有している。鉄筋進入部40,40,140,140は、筒状体30,130の両端に設けられている。鉄筋進入部40,40,140,140に異形鉄筋が進入する。孔付き筒部42,142は、鉄筋進入部40,40,140,140の間に配置される。孔付き筒部42,142には検査孔52,152が設けられている。異形鉄筋用継手は、検査孔52,152に嵌め込まれる透明部材32,132をさらに備えている。また、透明部材32,132は、透明な樹脂製の本体80,180と、シール部82,182と鍔部84,184とを有する。この場合、本体80,180は、検査孔52,152に挿入される。シール部82,182は、本体80,180の外周に配置される。シール部82,182は、検査孔52,152の内周面と密着することにより、本体80,180と検査孔52,152の内周面との間を塞ぐ。鍔部84,184は、筒状体30,130と透明部材32,132との隙間を塞ぐ。検査孔52は、深ザグリ部60と、曲面部62とを有する。深ザグリ部60は孔付き筒部42の表面側開口の縁に設けられる。曲面部62は、孔付き筒部42の表面から見て深ザグリ部60の奥に設けられる。曲面部62は、孔付き筒部42の表面から奥へ向かうにつれ次第に内径が小さくなっていく。シール部82は、透明部材32が検査孔52に嵌め込まれるし検査孔52のうち孔付き筒部42の表面から見て曲面部62より奥の位置に配置される。シール部82は、本体80と検査孔52の内周面とに挟まれる。鍔部84が、透明部材32が検査孔52に嵌め込まれると曲面部62に密着する。 In order to achieve the above object, according to an aspect of the present invention, the deformed reinforcing bar joints 20 and 120 include cylindrical bodies 30 and 130 made of cast iron. The cylindrical bodies 30 and 130 have reinforcing bar entry portions 40, 40, 140, and 140 and holed cylinder portions 42 and 142. The reinforcing bar entry portions 40, 40, 140, 140 are provided at both ends of the cylindrical bodies 30, 130. The deformed reinforcing bar enters the reinforcing bar entry part 40, 40, 140, 140. The cylindrical portions 42 and 142 with holes are disposed between the reinforcing bar entry portions 40, 40, 140, and 140. Inspection holes 52 and 152 are provided in the cylindrical portions 42 and 142 with holes. The deformed reinforcing bar joint further includes transparent members 32 and 132 fitted into the inspection holes 52 and 152. Further, the transparent member 32, 132, that Yusuke a transparent resin body 80 or 180, and a sealing portion 82 and 182 and the flange portion 84, 184. In this case, the main bodies 80 and 180 are inserted into the inspection holes 52 and 152. The seal portions 82 and 182 are disposed on the outer periphery of the main bodies 80 and 180. The seal portions 82 and 182 are in close contact with the inner peripheral surfaces of the inspection holes 52 and 152, thereby closing the space between the main bodies 80 and 180 and the inner peripheral surfaces of the inspection holes 52 and 152. The flange portions 84 and 184 close the gap between the cylindrical bodies 30 and 130 and the transparent members 32 and 132. The inspection hole 52 has a deep counterbore portion 60 and a curved surface portion 62. The deep counterbore 60 is provided at the edge of the opening on the surface side of the holed cylinder 42. The curved surface portion 62 is provided at the back of the deep counterbore portion 60 when viewed from the surface of the holed cylinder portion 42. The curved surface portion 62 has an inner diameter that gradually decreases from the surface of the holed cylinder portion 42 toward the back. The seal portion 82 is disposed at a position behind the curved surface portion 62 when the transparent member 32 is fitted into the inspection hole 52 and viewed from the surface of the holed cylinder portion 42 in the inspection hole 52. The seal portion 82 is sandwiched between the main body 80 and the inner peripheral surface of the inspection hole 52. When the transparent member 32 is fitted into the inspection hole 52, the flange portion 84 comes into close contact with the curved surface portion 62.

上述した異形鉄筋用継手20,120を用いれば、透明部材32,132を介して検査孔52,152の中を覗くことで、異形鉄筋が適切に捩じ込まれているか否かを容易に確認することができる。このため、異形鉄筋を接続しようとする者が熟練工でなくとも、異形鉄筋を容易に接続することができる。しかも、検査孔52,152が透明部材32,132によって塞がれている。このため、検査孔52,152からグラウトが大量に漏れ出すことはない。グラウトが大量に漏れ出すことがないので、従来の異形鉄筋用継手と同様にグラウトを注入して異形鉄筋用継手20,120と異形鉄筋とを接続することができる。その結果、異形鉄筋が所定の位置まで挿入されていることを容易に人の目で確認でき、かつ、グラウト材による鉄筋との強固な接続が可能な異形鉄筋用継手を提供できる。   If the above-described deformed bar joints 20 and 120 are used, it is easily confirmed whether or not the deformed bar is properly screwed by looking into the inspection holes 52 and 152 through the transparent members 32 and 132. can do. For this reason, even if the person who is going to connect a deformed reinforcing bar is not a skilled worker, it can connect a deformed reinforcing bar easily. Moreover, the inspection holes 52 and 152 are closed by the transparent members 32 and 132. For this reason, a large amount of grout does not leak from the inspection holes 52 and 152. Since a large amount of grouting does not leak, it is possible to connect the deformed reinforcing bar joints 20 and 120 and the deformed reinforcing bars by injecting the grout in the same manner as the conventional deformed reinforcing bar joints. As a result, it is possible to easily provide a deformed reinforcing bar inserted to a predetermined position with the human eye and provide a deformed reinforcing bar joint that can be firmly connected to the reinforcing bar by the grout material.

シール部82,182が設けられていると、透明部材32,132と検査孔52,152の内周面との隙間がシール部82,182によって塞がれることとなる。その隙間が塞がれることで、その隙間が塞がれていない場合に比べ、検査孔52,152から漏れ出すグラウトの量を大幅に抑えることができる。   When the seal portions 82 and 182 are provided, the gap between the transparent members 32 and 132 and the inner peripheral surfaces of the inspection holes 52 and 152 is blocked by the seal portions 82 and 182. By closing the gap, the amount of grout leaking from the inspection holes 52 and 152 can be significantly reduced as compared to the case where the gap is not closed.

もしくは、上述したシール部82,182が樹脂製であることが望ましい。   Alternatively, the above-described seal portions 82 and 182 are desirably made of resin.

シール部82,182が樹脂製であると、透明部材32,182と検査孔52,152の内周面との隙間を塞ぐ際、シール部82,182の一部が潰れることによりその隙間が塞がれる。これにより、検査孔52,152の内周面の鋳肌にシール部82,182が密着することとなる。その結果、検査孔52,152からのグラウトの漏れをよく抑えることができる。   When the seal portions 82 and 182 are made of resin, when the gap between the transparent members 32 and 182 and the inner peripheral surfaces of the inspection holes 52 and 152 is closed, the seal portions 82 and 182 are partially crushed so that the gap is closed. Can be removed. As a result, the seal portions 82 and 182 are in close contact with the casting surface of the inner peripheral surface of the inspection holes 52 and 152. As a result, leakage of grout from the inspection holes 52 and 152 can be suppressed well.

また、上述した透明部材132が、抜落防止部188,188をさらに有していることが望ましい。この場合、抜落防止部188,188は、検査孔152からの透明部材132の抜落を防止する。   Moreover, it is desirable that the transparent member 132 described above further includes drop prevention portions 188 and 188. In this case, the drop prevention portions 188 and 188 prevent the transparent member 132 from dropping from the inspection hole 152.

透明部材132が抜落防止部188,188を有しているので、そうでない場合に比べ、透明部材132が検査孔152から脱落する可能性が低くなる。その脱落の可能性が低くなるので、建設現場などで異形鉄筋用継手120が使用されるまでに透明部材132が脱落したことが原因となって異形鉄筋用継手120が使用できなくなる可能性も低くなる。その結果、使用できない可能性が低い異形鉄筋用継手を提供できる。   Since the transparent member 132 has the drop prevention portions 188 and 188, the possibility that the transparent member 132 is dropped from the inspection hole 152 is lower than that when the transparent member 132 is not. Since the possibility of the dropout is reduced, the possibility that the deformed reinforcing bar joint 120 cannot be used due to the drop of the transparent member 132 before the use of the deformed bar joint 120 at the construction site or the like is also low. Become. As a result, it is possible to provide a deformed bar joint that is unlikely to be used.

また、上述した抜落防止部188,188が、係合部188の対を有することが望ましい。この場合、孔付き筒部142は、対向平面160の対と、引掛部164の対とを有する。係合部188は、互いに対向するよう配置される。係合部188は、孔付き筒部142のうち検査孔152を形成する箇所のいずれかに引掛かる。対向平面160は、検査孔152を形成している。対向平面160は、互いに対向するよう配置される。引掛部164は、孔付き筒部142の外側から見て対向平面160の奥にそれぞれ設けられる。引掛部164には、係合部188が引掛かる。   Further, it is desirable that the above-described drop prevention portions 188 and 188 have a pair of engaging portions 188. In this case, the holed cylinder part 142 has a pair of opposed flat surfaces 160 and a pair of hooking parts 164. The engaging portions 188 are arranged to face each other. The engaging portion 188 is hooked to any one of the hole-formed cylindrical portions 142 where the inspection hole 152 is formed. The opposing plane 160 forms an inspection hole 152. The opposing planes 160 are arranged to face each other. The hooking portions 164 are respectively provided in the back of the facing flat surface 160 when viewed from the outside of the holed cylindrical portion 142. The engaging portion 188 is hooked on the hook portion 164.

引掛部164の対には係合部188がそれぞれ引掛かる。引掛部164の対は、孔付き筒部142の外側から見て対向平面160の奥に設けられる。対向平面160は、検査孔152を形成している。対向平面160は、互いに対向するよう配置される。これにより、係合部188は対向平面160に沿う部分に配置されることとなる。係合部188が対向平面160に沿う部分に配置されると、例えば曲面に沿う位置に配置された場合に比べ、係合部188が引掛部164に引掛かり易くなる。係合部188が引掛部164に引掛かり易くなると、そうでない場合に比べ、透明部材132が検査孔152から脱落する可能性が低くなる。その結果、使用できない可能性がより低い異形鉄筋用継手を提供できる。   Engaging portions 188 are hooked on the pair of hook portions 164, respectively. The pair of hook portions 164 is provided at the back of the opposed plane 160 when viewed from the outside of the holed cylinder portion 142. The opposing plane 160 forms an inspection hole 152. The opposing planes 160 are arranged to face each other. As a result, the engaging portion 188 is disposed at a portion along the opposing plane 160. When the engaging portion 188 is disposed at a portion along the opposing flat surface 160, the engaging portion 188 is easily hooked on the hooking portion 164 as compared with a case where the engaging portion 188 is disposed at a position along the curved surface. If the engaging portion 188 is easily hooked to the hooking portion 164, the possibility that the transparent member 132 drops from the inspection hole 152 is reduced compared to the case where the engaging portion 188 is not easily hooked. As a result, it is possible to provide a deformed reinforcing bar joint that is less likely to be unusable.

もしくは、係合部188が凸部を有していることが望ましい。この場合、引掛部164が凹部164を有している。   Alternatively, it is desirable that the engaging portion 188 has a convex portion. In this case, the hooking portion 164 has a recess 164.

本発明によれば、異形鉄筋が所定の位置まで挿入されていることを容易に人の目で確認でき、かつ、グラウト材による鉄筋との強固な接続が可能な異形鉄筋用継手を提供できる。   ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the joint for deformed rebars which can confirm easily that the deformed rebar is inserted to the predetermined position with the human eye, and can be firmly connected with the rebar by a grout material can be provided.

本発明の第1実施例にかかる異形鉄筋用継手を示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows the coupling for deformed reinforcing bars concerning 1st Example of this invention. 本発明の第1実施例にかかる異形鉄筋用継手の中央部分付近についての軸方向の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of the axial direction about the center part vicinity of the joint for deformed reinforcing bars concerning 1st Example of this invention. 本発明の第1実施例にかかる透明部材の斜視図である。It is a perspective view of the transparent member concerning 1st Example of this invention. 本発明の第1実施例にかかる異形鉄筋用継手において透明部材が検査孔に嵌め込まれている状況を示す検査孔付近の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of inspection hole vicinity which shows the condition where the transparent member is engage | inserted in the inspection hole in the joint for deformed reinforcing bars concerning 1st Example of this invention. 本発明の第2実施例にかかる異形鉄筋用継手を示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows the coupling for deformed reinforcing bars concerning 2nd Example of this invention. 本発明の第2実施例にかかる異形鉄筋用継手の孔付き筒部のうち検査孔付近の斜視図である。It is a perspective view near an inspection hole among cylindrical parts with a hole of a joint for deformed reinforcing bars concerning the 2nd example of the present invention. 本発明の第2実施例にかかる透明部材の斜視図である。It is a perspective view of the transparent member concerning 2nd Example of this invention. 図6のA−A断面図である。It is AA sectional drawing of FIG.

以下、図面を参照しつつ、本発明の実施例について説明する。以下の説明では、同一の部品には同一の符号を付してある。それらの名称および機能も同一である。したがって、それらについての詳細な説明は繰返さない。   Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals. Their names and functions are also the same. Therefore, detailed description thereof will not be repeated.

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図1は、本実施例にかかる異形鉄筋用継手20の斜視図である。図1を参照しつつ、本実施例にかかる異形鉄筋用継手20の構成について説明する。
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[Structure of deformed bar joint]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a deformed reinforcing bar joint 20 according to the present embodiment. The configuration of the deformed reinforcing bar joint 20 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

本実施例にかかる異形鉄筋用継手20は、「ねじふし鉄筋」と呼ばれる異形鉄筋に接続される。「ねじふし鉄筋」は「ねじ鉄筋」とも呼ばれる。これは、鉄筋のうち外周の突部が螺旋を形成しているもののことである。以下の説明では、この螺旋を形成している突部のことを「螺旋状突部」と称する。また、以下の説明では、特に説明がない場合、「異形鉄筋」とはねじふし鉄筋を意味する。   The deformed reinforcing bar joint 20 according to the present embodiment is connected to a deformed reinforcing bar called “screw-reinforcing bar”. “Screw rebar” is also called “screw rebar”. This is what the outer peripheral protrusion forms a spiral among the reinforcing bars. In the following description, the protrusions forming the spiral are referred to as “spiral protrusions”. Moreover, in the following description, unless otherwise specified, “deformed bar” means a threaded reinforcing bar.

本実施例にかかる異形鉄筋用継手20は、筒状体30と、透明部材32とを備える。筒状体30は、鋳造により一体成形された鋳鉄製の筒状体である。透明部材32は、筒状体30の検査孔52に嵌め込まれる。検査孔52については後述する。   The deformed reinforcing bar joint 20 according to the present embodiment includes a cylindrical body 30 and a transparent member 32. The cylindrical body 30 is a cylindrical body made of cast iron that is integrally formed by casting. The transparent member 32 is fitted into the inspection hole 52 of the cylindrical body 30. The inspection hole 52 will be described later.

[筒状体の構成]
筒状体30は、鉄筋進入部40,40と、孔付き筒部42とを有する。鉄筋進入部40,40の形状は六角錐の先端部分を切り取ったような形状である。孔付き筒部42の外周の断面形状は六角柱状である。孔付き筒部42は鉄筋進入部40,40に比べて太い。筒状体30には鉄筋捩込孔50が設けられている。鉄筋捩込孔50は鉄筋進入部40,40と孔付き筒部42とを貫通する。鉄筋捩込孔50の内径は異形鉄筋用継手20に接続されるべき図示しない異形鉄筋の外径より若干大きい。
[Configuration of cylindrical body]
The tubular body 30 includes reinforcing bar entry portions 40 and 40 and a tubular portion 42 with a hole. The shape of the reinforcing bar entry portions 40, 40 is such that the tip of the hexagonal pyramid is cut off. The cross-sectional shape of the outer periphery of the holed cylinder portion 42 is a hexagonal column shape. The holed cylinder part 42 is thicker than the reinforcing bar entry parts 40, 40. The cylindrical body 30 is provided with a reinforcing bar screw hole 50. The reinforcing bar screw hole 50 penetrates the reinforcing bar entry parts 40 and 40 and the holed cylinder part 42. The inner diameter of the reinforcing bar screw hole 50 is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the deformed reinforcing bar (not shown) to be connected to the deformed reinforcing bar joint 20.

鉄筋捩込孔50の内周には、螺旋状凹溝70が形成されている。螺旋状凹溝70は、異形鉄筋の外周に設けられた螺旋状突部とかみ合う。この螺旋状凹溝70は、その螺旋方向が筒状体30の一端から他端にかけて連続するようにしても良い。この螺旋状凹溝70は、筒状体30の中央位置を境として逆方向(いわゆる逆ねじタイプ)となるようなものでもよい。螺旋状凹溝70の形状は、異形鉄筋の螺旋状突部と密にかみ合うものである必要はない。むしろ、螺旋状凹溝70の形状は、異形鉄筋の螺旋状突部とある程度の遊びをもってかみ合うものであることが望ましい。その第1の理由は筒状体30を鋳造するための中子の製作を容易にするためである。第2の理由は螺旋状凹溝70自体の強度向上を図るためである。   A spiral groove 70 is formed on the inner periphery of the reinforcing bar screw hole 50. The spiral groove 70 meshes with a spiral protrusion provided on the outer periphery of the deformed reinforcing bar. The spiral groove 70 may have a spiral direction continuous from one end to the other end of the cylindrical body 30. The spiral groove 70 may be in a reverse direction (so-called reverse screw type) with the central position of the cylindrical body 30 as a boundary. The shape of the spiral groove 70 need not be closely meshed with the helical protrusion of the deformed reinforcing bar. Rather, it is desirable that the shape of the spiral groove 70 engages with the helical protrusion of the deformed reinforcing bar with a certain amount of play. The first reason is to facilitate the manufacture of a core for casting the cylindrical body 30. The second reason is to improve the strength of the spiral groove 70 itself.

なお、筒状体30の肉厚は、異形鉄筋に作用することが予想される最大引張り力に対して充分に耐え得る厚みとする。特に孔付き筒部42の厚みは検査孔52を設けたことによる強度低下を補い得る厚さとする。   In addition, the thickness of the cylindrical body 30 is set to a thickness that can sufficiently withstand the maximum tensile force that is expected to act on the deformed reinforcing bar. In particular, the thickness of the cylindrical portion 42 with a hole is set to a thickness that can compensate for a decrease in strength caused by providing the inspection hole 52.

[検査孔の構造]
図2は、孔付き筒部42付近についての軸方向の断面図である。図2を参照しつつ、孔付き筒部42に設けられている検査孔52について説明する。図1から明らかなように、孔付き筒部42には検査孔52が設けられている。上述したように、検査孔52には透明部材32が嵌め込まれている。本実施例にかかる異形鉄筋用継手20を用いて異形鉄筋を接続しようとする作業者は、透明部材32を介してこの検査孔52の中を覗くことにより、異形鉄筋が正しく接続されているか否かを検査する。検査孔52は、孔付き筒部42の表面から鉄筋捩込孔50まで貫通している。
[Inspection hole structure]
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view in the axial direction around the cylindrical portion 42 with a hole. With reference to FIG. 2, the inspection hole 52 provided in the holed cylinder portion 42 will be described. As is apparent from FIG. 1, the holed cylinder portion 42 is provided with an inspection hole 52. As described above, the transparent member 32 is fitted in the inspection hole 52. An operator who intends to connect a deformed reinforcing bar using the deformed reinforcing bar joint 20 according to the present embodiment looks into the inspection hole 52 through the transparent member 32 to determine whether the deformed reinforcing bar is correctly connected. Inspect. The inspection hole 52 penetrates from the surface of the holed cylinder part 42 to the reinforcing bar screw hole 50.

検査孔52は、深ザグリ部60と、曲面部62とを有する。深ザグリ部60は孔付き筒部42の表面側開口の縁に設けられる。曲面部62は、孔付き筒部42の表面から見て深ザグリ部60の奥に設けられる。図2から明らかなように、曲面部62は、検査孔52のうち、孔付き筒部42の表面から奥へ向かうにつれ次第に内径が小さくなっていく部分である。   The inspection hole 52 has a deep counterbore portion 60 and a curved surface portion 62. The deep counterbore 60 is provided at the edge of the opening on the surface side of the holed cylinder 42. The curved surface portion 62 is provided at the back of the deep counterbore portion 60 when viewed from the surface of the holed cylinder portion 42. As apparent from FIG. 2, the curved surface portion 62 is a portion of the inspection hole 52 whose inner diameter gradually decreases from the surface of the holed cylinder portion 42 toward the back.

[透明部材の構成]
図3は、透明部材32の斜視図である。図3を参照しつつ、透明部材32について説明する。本実施例にかかる透明部材32は、本体80と、シール部82と、鍔部84と、隔離壁部86とを有する。本実施例にかかる透明部材32は、筒状体30の素材である鋳鉄より柔らかな樹脂を素材としている。本実施例にかかる透明部材32の場合、本体80と、シール部82と、鍔部84と、隔離壁部86とは一体である。本体80は検査孔52に挿入される筒状の部分である。シール部82は本体80の外周に配置される。シール部82は、検査孔52の内周面に密着することにより、本体80と検査孔52の内周面との間を塞ぐ。なお、シール部82のうち筒状体30の内部側(図3における下側)にテーパ面100が設けられている。鍔部84は、本体80の端に設けられる。鍔部84は検査孔52の縁に接触する。これにより筒状体30と透明部材32との隙間が塞がれる。そのため、鍔部84はシール部82と共に検査孔52からグラウトが漏れることを防ぐこととなる。隔離壁部86は、本体80の内部に設けられる。隔離壁部86は筒状体30の中と外とを隔離する。隔離壁部86にはグラウト注入孔90が設けられている。図示しないグラウト注入ノズルはこのグラウト注入孔90に挿入される。
[Configuration of transparent member]
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the transparent member 32. The transparent member 32 will be described with reference to FIG. The transparent member 32 according to the present embodiment includes a main body 80, a seal portion 82, a flange portion 84, and an isolation wall portion 86. The transparent member 32 according to the present embodiment is made of a resin softer than cast iron that is a material of the cylindrical body 30. In the case of the transparent member 32 according to the present embodiment, the main body 80, the seal portion 82, the flange portion 84, and the isolation wall portion 86 are integral. The main body 80 is a cylindrical portion that is inserted into the inspection hole 52. The seal portion 82 is disposed on the outer periphery of the main body 80. The seal portion 82 closes the space between the main body 80 and the inner peripheral surface of the inspection hole 52 by being in close contact with the inner peripheral surface of the inspection hole 52. Note that a tapered surface 100 is provided on the inner side (lower side in FIG. 3) of the cylindrical body 30 in the seal portion 82. The collar portion 84 is provided at the end of the main body 80. The flange 84 contacts the edge of the inspection hole 52. As a result, the gap between the cylindrical body 30 and the transparent member 32 is closed. Therefore, the flange portion 84 prevents the grout from leaking from the inspection hole 52 together with the seal portion 82. The isolation wall portion 86 is provided inside the main body 80. The isolation wall part 86 isolates the inside of the cylindrical body 30 from the outside. The isolation wall portion 86 is provided with a grout injection hole 90. A grout injection nozzle (not shown) is inserted into the grout injection hole 90.

[検査孔のシール状況]
図4は透明部材32が検査孔52に嵌め込まれている状況を示す検査孔52付近の断面図である。図4を参照しつつ、透明部材32と検査孔52の内周面との間がどのように塞がれているかということについて具体的に説明する。上述したように、透明部材32が検査孔52に嵌め込まれている。透明部材32のシール部82は、検査孔52のうち孔付き筒部42の表面から見て曲面部62より奥の位置に配置される。この位置において、シール部82は、本体80と検査孔52の内周面とに挟まれている。このため、本体80と検査孔52の内周面との隙間にグラウトが入っても、そのグラウトは孔付き筒部42の外へ漏れない。さらに、透明部材32の鍔部84は、検査孔52の曲面部62に密着している。このため、シール部82だけではグラウトの漏れが防げなかったとしても、そのグラウトが孔付き筒部42の外へ漏れることを防ぐことができる。しかも、シール部82と検査孔52の内周面との間に生じる摩擦力により、シール部82がない場合に比べ、鍔部84は曲面部62から離れがたくなっている。その分、グラウトが孔付き筒部42の外へ漏れることを防ぐことができる。
[Inspection hole seal status]
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the vicinity of the inspection hole 52 showing a state in which the transparent member 32 is fitted in the inspection hole 52. With reference to FIG. 4, how the gap between the transparent member 32 and the inner peripheral surface of the inspection hole 52 is blocked will be specifically described. As described above, the transparent member 32 is fitted in the inspection hole 52. The seal portion 82 of the transparent member 32 is disposed at a position behind the curved surface portion 62 when viewed from the surface of the holed cylinder portion 42 in the inspection hole 52. At this position, the seal portion 82 is sandwiched between the main body 80 and the inner peripheral surface of the inspection hole 52. For this reason, even if a grout enters the gap between the main body 80 and the inner peripheral surface of the inspection hole 52, the grout does not leak out of the cylindrical portion 42 with a hole. Further, the flange portion 84 of the transparent member 32 is in close contact with the curved surface portion 62 of the inspection hole 52. For this reason, even if the seal part 82 alone cannot prevent leakage of the grout, it is possible to prevent the grout from leaking out of the holed cylinder part 42. Moreover, the flange portion 84 is less likely to be separated from the curved surface portion 62 than the case where there is no seal portion 82 due to the frictional force generated between the seal portion 82 and the inner peripheral surface of the inspection hole 52. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the grout from leaking out of the holed cylinder portion 42.

[異形鉄筋の接続手順]
次に、上述した異形鉄筋用継手20を用いて2本の異形鉄筋を接続させる手順を説明する。
[Procedure for connecting deformed bars]
Next, a procedure for connecting two deformed reinforcing bars using the deformed reinforcing bar joint 20 will be described.

まず、接続しようとずる各異形鉄筋の端部を筒状体30に捻じ込ませてゆく。この際、筒状体30の鉄筋進入部40,40をスパナなどの図示しない工具で掴む。これにより異形鉄筋を効率よく捩じ込むことができる。   First, the ends of the deformed reinforcing bars to be connected are screwed into the cylindrical body 30. At this time, the reinforcing bar entry portions 40, 40 of the cylindrical body 30 are gripped with a tool (not shown) such as a spanner. Thereby, the deformed reinforcing bar can be screwed in efficiently.

このとき、作業者は、透明部材32を介して検査孔52の中を覗く。異形鉄筋が適切に捩じ込まれている場合、両異形鉄筋の端部が筒状体30の中央部位で軽く接触している。作業者は、検査孔52を介してその状況を見ることができる。このため、作業者が熟練工でなくとも、筒状体30内部に両異形鉄筋を適切に捩じ込むことができる。   At this time, the operator looks into the inspection hole 52 through the transparent member 32. When the deformed reinforcing bars are properly screwed in, the ends of both deformed reinforcing bars are in light contact with each other at the central portion of the cylindrical body 30. The operator can see the situation through the inspection hole 52. For this reason, even if an operator is not a skilled worker, both deformed reinforcing bars can be appropriately screwed into the cylindrical body 30.

両異形鉄筋の捩じ込みが完了したら、図示しないグラウト注入ノズルを透明部材32のグラウト注入孔90に挿入する。挿入が完了したら、筒状体30の内部にグラウトを注入する。筒状体30両端の鉄筋捩込孔50の開口からグラウトが漏れ出したら、異形鉄筋の接続作業は終了である。   When the screwing of both deformed reinforcing bars is completed, a grout injection nozzle (not shown) is inserted into the grout injection hole 90 of the transparent member 32. When the insertion is completed, grout is injected into the cylindrical body 30. When the grout leaks from the opening of the reinforcing bar screw hole 50 at both ends of the cylindrical body 30, the connection work of the deformed reinforcing bar is completed.

[本実施例にかかる効果の説明]
以上のようにして、本実施例にかかる異形鉄筋用継手20を用いれば、作業者が熟練工でなくとも、筒状体30内部に異形鉄筋を適切に捩じ込むことができる。しかも、グラウトの漏れを最小限に抑えることができる。その結果、異形鉄筋が所定の位置まで挿入されていることを容易に人の目で確認でき、かつ、グラウト材による鉄筋との強固な接続が可能な異形鉄筋用継手を提供できる。
[Explanation of effects according to this embodiment]
As described above, if the deformed reinforcing bar joint 20 according to the present embodiment is used, the deformed reinforcing bar can be appropriately screwed into the cylindrical body 30 even if the operator is not a skilled worker. Moreover, grout leakage can be minimized. As a result, it is possible to easily provide a deformed reinforcing bar inserted to a predetermined position with the human eye and provide a deformed reinforcing bar joint that can be firmly connected to the reinforcing bar by the grout material.

また、本実施例の場合、透明部材32と検査孔52の内周面との隙間がシール部82によって塞がれているので、その隙間が塞がれていない場合に比べ、検査孔52から漏れ出すグラウトの量を大幅に抑えることができる。   In the case of the present embodiment, the gap between the transparent member 32 and the inner peripheral surface of the inspection hole 52 is closed by the seal portion 82, so that the gap from the inspection hole 52 is smaller than that in the case where the gap is not closed. The amount of grout that leaks out can be greatly reduced.

また、本実施例の場合、シール部82が樹脂製なので、透明部材32と検査孔52の内周面との隙間を塞ぐ際、シール部82の一部が潰れる。シール部82の一部が潰れるので、検査孔52の内周面の鋳肌にシール部82が密着する。その結果、検査孔52からのグラウトの漏れをよく抑えることができる。   In the case of the present embodiment, since the seal portion 82 is made of resin, when the gap between the transparent member 32 and the inner peripheral surface of the inspection hole 52 is closed, a part of the seal portion 82 is crushed. Since a part of the seal portion 82 is crushed, the seal portion 82 comes into close contact with the casting surface of the inner peripheral surface of the inspection hole 52. As a result, leakage of grout from the inspection hole 52 can be well suppressed.

また、本実施例の場合、透明部材32が鍔部84を有する。このため、検査孔52からのグラウトの漏れを抑えることができる。   In the case of the present embodiment, the transparent member 32 has a flange portion 84. For this reason, leakage of grout from the inspection hole 52 can be suppressed.

<第2実施例>
[異形鉄筋用継手の構成]
図5は、本実施例にかかる異形鉄筋用継手120の斜視図である。図5を参照しつつ、本実施例にかかる異形鉄筋用継手120の構成について説明する。
<Second embodiment>
[Structure of deformed bar joint]
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the deformed reinforcing bar joint 120 according to the present embodiment. The configuration of the deformed reinforcing bar joint 120 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

本実施例にかかる異形鉄筋用継手120は異形鉄筋に接続される。   The joint 120 for deformed reinforcing bars according to the present embodiment is connected to the deformed reinforcing bars.

本実施例にかかる異形鉄筋用継手120は、筒状体130と、透明部材132とを備える。筒状体130は鋳造により一体成形される。筒状体130は鋳鉄製である。透明部材132は、筒状体130の検査孔152に嵌め込まれる。検査孔152については後述する。   The deformed reinforcing bar joint 120 according to the present embodiment includes a cylindrical body 130 and a transparent member 132. The cylindrical body 130 is integrally formed by casting. The cylindrical body 130 is made of cast iron. The transparent member 132 is fitted into the inspection hole 152 of the cylindrical body 130. The inspection hole 152 will be described later.

[筒状体の構成]
筒状体130は、鉄筋進入部140,140と、孔付き筒部142とを有する。鉄筋進入部140,140の形状は円柱状である。孔付き筒部142の外周の断面形状は角柱状(角柱の辺にあたる箇所には面取りが施されている)である。孔付き筒部142は鉄筋進入部140,140に比べて太い。筒状体130には鉄筋捩込孔150が設けられている。鉄筋捩込孔150は鉄筋進入部140,140と孔付き筒部142とを貫通する。鉄筋捩込孔150の内径は異形鉄筋用継手120に接続されるべき図示しない異形鉄筋の外径より若干大きい。
[Configuration of cylindrical body]
The tubular body 130 has reinforcing bar entry portions 140 and 140 and a tubular portion 142 with a hole. The shape of the reinforcing bar entry portions 140 and 140 is a columnar shape. The cross-sectional shape of the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion 142 with a hole is a prismatic shape (a portion corresponding to the side of the prism is chamfered). The cylindrical portion 142 with a hole is thicker than the reinforcing bar entry portions 140 and 140. The cylindrical body 130 is provided with a reinforcing bar screw hole 150. The reinforcing bar screw hole 150 passes through the reinforcing bar entry parts 140 and 140 and the holed cylinder part 142. The inner diameter of the reinforcing bar screw hole 150 is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the deformed reinforcing bar (not shown) to be connected to the deformed reinforcing bar joint 120.

鉄筋捩込孔150の内周には、螺旋状凹溝170が形成されている。螺旋状凹溝170は、異形鉄筋の外周に設けられた螺旋状突部とかみ合う。この螺旋状凹溝170は、その螺旋方向が筒状体130の一端から他端にかけて連続するようにしても良い。この螺旋状凹溝170は、筒状体130の中央位置を境として逆方向(いわゆる逆ねじタイプ)となるようなものでもよい。螺旋状凹溝170の形状は、異形鉄筋の螺旋状突部と密にかみ合うものである必要はない。むしろ、螺旋状凹溝170の形状は、異形鉄筋の螺旋状突部とある程度の遊びをもってかみ合うものであることが望ましい。その第1の理由は筒状体130を鋳造するための中子の製作を容易にするためである。第2の理由は螺旋状凹溝170自体の強度向上を図るためである。   A spiral groove 170 is formed on the inner periphery of the reinforcing bar screw hole 150. The spiral groove 170 engages with a spiral protrusion provided on the outer periphery of the deformed reinforcing bar. The spiral groove 170 may have a spiral direction continuous from one end to the other end of the cylindrical body 130. The spiral groove 170 may be in a reverse direction (so-called reverse screw type) with the central position of the cylindrical body 130 as a boundary. The shape of the spiral groove 170 does not need to be closely meshed with the spiral protrusion of the deformed reinforcing bar. Rather, it is desirable that the shape of the spiral groove 170 engages with the helical protrusion of the deformed reinforcing bar with a certain amount of play. The first reason is to facilitate the manufacture of a core for casting the cylindrical body 130. The second reason is to improve the strength of the spiral groove 170 itself.

なお、筒状体130の肉厚は、異形鉄筋に作用することが予想される最大引張り力に対して充分に耐え得る厚みとする。特に孔付き筒部142の厚みは検査孔152を設けたことによる強度低下を補い得る厚さとする。   The thickness of the cylindrical body 130 is set to a thickness that can sufficiently withstand the maximum tensile force expected to act on the deformed reinforcing bar. In particular, the thickness of the cylindrical portion 142 with a hole is set to a thickness that can compensate for the strength reduction due to the provision of the inspection hole 152.

[検査孔の構造]
図6は、孔付き筒部142のうち検査孔152付近の斜視図である。図6を参照しつつ、孔付き筒部142に設けられている検査孔152について説明する。図5および図6から明らかなように、孔付き筒部142には検査孔152が設けられている。上述したように、検査孔152には透明部材132が嵌め込まれている(図6は透明部材132が取外された状況での検査孔152付近を示す)。本実施例にかかる異形鉄筋用継手120を用いて異形鉄筋を接続しようとする作業者は、透明部材132を介してこの検査孔152の中を覗くことにより、異形鉄筋が正しく接続されているか否かを検査する。検査孔152は、孔付き筒部142の表面から鉄筋捩込孔150まで貫通している。
[Inspection hole structure]
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the vicinity of the inspection hole 152 in the cylindrical portion 142 with a hole. With reference to FIG. 6, the inspection hole 152 provided in the holed cylinder portion 142 will be described. As apparent from FIGS. 5 and 6, the holed cylinder portion 142 is provided with an inspection hole 152. As described above, the transparent member 132 is fitted into the inspection hole 152 (FIG. 6 shows the vicinity of the inspection hole 152 in a state where the transparent member 132 is removed). An operator who intends to connect the deformed reinforcing bar using the deformed reinforcing bar joint 120 according to the present embodiment looks through the inspection hole 152 through the transparent member 132 to check whether the deformed reinforcing bar is correctly connected. Inspect. The inspection hole 152 penetrates from the surface of the holed cylinder part 142 to the reinforcing bar screw hole 150.

本実施例の場合、検査孔152は、一対の対向平面160と、一対の対向曲面162と、一対の凹部164とによって形成される。対向平面160は、互いに対向するよう配置される。対向曲面162も、互いに対向するよう配置される。図6に示すように、凹部164は、孔付き筒部142の外側から見て対向平面160の奥にそれぞれ設けられる。本実施例の場合、凹部164が引掛部(後述する係合部188が引掛かる部分)として機能する。   In the case of the present embodiment, the inspection hole 152 is formed by a pair of opposed flat surfaces 160, a pair of opposed curved surfaces 162, and a pair of concave portions 164. The opposing planes 160 are arranged to face each other. The opposing curved surfaces 162 are also arranged to face each other. As shown in FIG. 6, the recesses 164 are respectively provided in the back of the opposed plane 160 when viewed from the outside of the holed cylinder portion 142. In the case of the present embodiment, the concave portion 164 functions as a hooking portion (a portion where an engaging portion 188 described later is hooked).

[透明部材の構成]
図7は、透明部材132の斜視図である。図7において、透明部材132はその一部が破断された状態で示されている。図7を参照しつつ、透明部材132について説明する。本実施例にかかる透明部材132は、本体180と、シール部182と、鍔部184と、隔離壁部186と、一対の係合部188とを有する。本実施例にかかる透明部材132は、筒状体130の素材である鋳鉄より柔らかな樹脂を素材としている。本実施例にかかる透明部材132の場合、本体180と、シール部182と、鍔部184と、隔離壁部186と、係合部188とは一体である。本体180は検査孔152に挿入される筒状の部分である。シール部182は本体180の外周に配置される。シール部182は、検査孔152の内周面に密着することにより、本体180と検査孔152の内周面との間を塞ぐ。なお、シール部182のうち筒状体30の内部側(図7における下側)にテーパ面200が設けられている。鍔部184は、本体180の端に設けられる。鍔部184は検査孔152の縁に接触する。これにより筒状体130と透明部材132との隙間が塞がれる。そのため、鍔部184はシール部182と共に検査孔152からグラウトが漏れることを防ぐこととなる。隔離壁部186は、本体180の内部に設けられる。隔離壁部186は筒状体130の中と外とを隔離する。係合部188は凹部164に引掛かる。
[Configuration of transparent member]
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the transparent member 132. In FIG. 7, the transparent member 132 is shown in a partially broken state. The transparent member 132 will be described with reference to FIG. The transparent member 132 according to the present embodiment includes a main body 180, a seal portion 182, a flange portion 184, an isolation wall portion 186, and a pair of engaging portions 188. The transparent member 132 according to the present embodiment is made of a resin softer than the cast iron that is the material of the cylindrical body 130. In the case of the transparent member 132 according to the present embodiment, the main body 180, the seal portion 182, the flange portion 184, the isolation wall portion 186, and the engaging portion 188 are integral. The main body 180 is a cylindrical portion that is inserted into the inspection hole 152. The seal portion 182 is disposed on the outer periphery of the main body 180. The seal portion 182 closes the space between the main body 180 and the inner peripheral surface of the inspection hole 152 by being in close contact with the inner peripheral surface of the inspection hole 152. A tapered surface 200 is provided on the inner side (lower side in FIG. 7) of the cylindrical body 30 in the seal portion 182. The collar portion 184 is provided at the end of the main body 180. The flange 184 contacts the edge of the inspection hole 152. As a result, the gap between the cylindrical body 130 and the transparent member 132 is closed. Therefore, the flange part 184 prevents the grout from leaking from the inspection hole 152 together with the seal part 182. The isolation wall 186 is provided inside the main body 180. The isolation wall 186 isolates the inside and outside of the cylindrical body 130. The engaging portion 188 is hooked on the recess 164.

図7から明らかなように、係合部188の対は互いに対向する位置に設けられている。本実施例の場合、係合部188の対が検査孔152からの抜落を防止する抜落防止部として機能している。係合部188は、片持梁部196と、凸部198とを有している。片持梁部196は本体180の一部(より具体的に述べるとシール部182の真下)から突出している。片持梁部196は凸部198を検査孔152の内周面(より具体的には凹部164の内周面)に押付ける。また片持梁部196は凸部198が検査孔152から受ける反力を支える。凸部198は凹部164内に嵌まる。   As is clear from FIG. 7, the pair of engaging portions 188 are provided at positions facing each other. In the case of the present embodiment, the pair of engaging portions 188 functions as a drop-out preventing portion that prevents drop-out from the inspection hole 152. The engaging part 188 has a cantilever part 196 and a convex part 198. The cantilever beam portion 196 protrudes from a part of the main body 180 (more specifically, just below the seal portion 182). The cantilever portion 196 presses the convex portion 198 against the inner peripheral surface of the inspection hole 152 (more specifically, the inner peripheral surface of the concave portion 164). The cantilever portion 196 supports the reaction force that the convex portion 198 receives from the inspection hole 152. The convex part 198 fits in the concave part 164.

隔離壁部186にはグラウト注入孔190が設けられている。図示しないグラウト注入ノズルはこのグラウト注入孔190に挿入される。   A grout injection hole 190 is provided in the isolation wall portion 186. A grout injection nozzle (not shown) is inserted into the grout injection hole 190.

[検査孔のシール状況]
図8は図6のA−A断面図である。図8を参照しつつ、透明部材132と検査孔152の内周面との間がどのように塞がれているかということについて具体的に説明する。上述したように、透明部材132が検査孔152に嵌め込まれている。透明部材132のシール部182は、本体180と検査孔152の内周面とに挟まれている。このため、本体180と検査孔152の内周面との隙間にグラウトが入っても、そのグラウトは孔付き筒部142の外へ漏れない。さらに、透明部材132の鍔部184は、検査孔152の縁に密着している。このため、シール部182だけではグラウトの漏れが防げなかったとしても、そのグラウトが孔付き筒部142の外へ漏れることを防ぐことができる。しかも、シール部182と検査孔152の内周面との間に生じる摩擦力により、シール部182がない場合に比べ、鍔部184は検査孔152の縁から離れがたくなっている。その分、グラウトが孔付き筒部142の外へ漏れることを防ぐことができる。その際、凸部198が凹部164内に嵌まっているので、グラウトの圧力によって透明部材132が検査孔152から押し出されることも防止できる。
[Inspection hole seal status]
8 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. With reference to FIG. 8, how the gap between the transparent member 132 and the inner peripheral surface of the inspection hole 152 is blocked will be specifically described. As described above, the transparent member 132 is fitted in the inspection hole 152. The seal portion 182 of the transparent member 132 is sandwiched between the main body 180 and the inner peripheral surface of the inspection hole 152. For this reason, even if a grout enters the gap between the main body 180 and the inner peripheral surface of the inspection hole 152, the grout does not leak out of the cylindrical portion 142 with a hole. Further, the flange portion 184 of the transparent member 132 is in close contact with the edge of the inspection hole 152. For this reason, even if the seal part 182 alone cannot prevent leakage of the grout, it is possible to prevent the grout from leaking out of the holed cylinder part 142. In addition, the flange portion 184 is difficult to separate from the edge of the inspection hole 152 due to the frictional force generated between the seal portion 182 and the inner peripheral surface of the inspection hole 152 compared to the case where there is no seal portion 182. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the grout from leaking out of the cylindrical portion 142 with a hole. At this time, since the convex portion 198 is fitted in the concave portion 164, the transparent member 132 can be prevented from being pushed out of the inspection hole 152 by the pressure of the grout.

[異形鉄筋の接続手順]
次に、上述した異形鉄筋用継手120を用いて2本の異形鉄筋を接続させる手順を説明する。
[Procedure for connecting deformed bars]
Next, a procedure for connecting two deformed reinforcing bars using the above-described deformed reinforcing bar joint 120 will be described.

まず、接続しようとずる各異形鉄筋の端部を筒状体130に捻じ込ませてゆく。この際、筒状体130の鉄筋進入部140,140をスパナなどの図示しない工具で掴む。これにより異形鉄筋を効率よく捩じ込むことができる。   First, the ends of the deformed reinforcing bars to be connected are screwed into the cylindrical body 130. At this time, the reinforcing bar entry portions 140 and 140 of the cylindrical body 130 are gripped with a tool (not shown) such as a spanner. Thereby, the deformed reinforcing bar can be screwed in efficiently.

このとき、作業者は、透明部材132を介して検査孔152の中を覗く。異形鉄筋が適切に捩じ込まれている場合、両異形鉄筋の端部が筒状体130の中央部位で軽く接触している。作業者は、検査孔152を介してその状況を見ることができる。このため、作業者が熟練工でなくとも、筒状体130内部に両異形鉄筋を適切に捩じ込むことができる。   At this time, the operator looks into the inspection hole 152 through the transparent member 132. When the deformed reinforcing bars are properly screwed in, the ends of both deformed reinforcing bars are in light contact with each other at the central portion of the tubular body 130. The operator can see the situation through the inspection hole 152. For this reason, even if an operator is not a skilled worker, both deformed reinforcing bars can be appropriately screwed into the cylindrical body 130.

両異形鉄筋の捩じ込みが完了したら、図示しないグラウト注入ノズルを透明部材132のグラウト注入孔190に挿入する。挿入が完了したら、筒状体130の内部にグラウトを注入する。筒状体130両端の鉄筋捩込孔150の開口からグラウトが漏れ出したら、異形鉄筋の接続作業は終了である。   When the screwing of both deformed reinforcing bars is completed, a grout injection nozzle (not shown) is inserted into the grout injection hole 190 of the transparent member 132. When the insertion is completed, grout is injected into the cylindrical body 130. When the grout leaks from the opening of the reinforcing bar screw hole 150 at both ends of the cylindrical body 130, the connection work of the deformed reinforcing bar is completed.

[本実施例にかかる効果の説明]
以上のようにして、本実施例にかかる異形鉄筋用継手120を用いれば、作業者が熟練工でなくとも、筒状体130内部に異形鉄筋を適切に捩じ込むことができる。しかも、グラウトの漏れを最小限に抑えることができる。その結果、異形鉄筋が所定の位置まで挿入されていることを容易に人の目で確認でき、かつ、グラウト材による鉄筋との強固な接続が可能な異形鉄筋用継手を提供できる。
[Explanation of effects according to this embodiment]
As described above, if the deformed reinforcing bar joint 120 according to the present embodiment is used, the deformed reinforcing bar can be appropriately screwed into the tubular body 130 even if the operator is not a skilled worker. Moreover, grout leakage can be minimized. As a result, it is possible to easily provide a deformed reinforcing bar inserted to a predetermined position with the human eye and provide a deformed reinforcing bar joint that can be firmly connected to the reinforcing bar by the grout material.

また、本実施例の場合、透明部材132が抜落防止部として係合部188の対を有している。係合部188の対を有しているので、そうでない場合に比べ、透明部材132が検査孔152から脱落する可能性が低くなる。その脱落の可能性が低くなるので、建設現場などで異形鉄筋用継手120が使用されるまでに透明部材132が脱落したことが原因となって異形鉄筋用継手120が使用できなくなる可能性も低くなる。その結果、使用できない可能性が低い異形鉄筋用継手を提供できる。   In the case of the present embodiment, the transparent member 132 has a pair of engaging portions 188 as a drop-off preventing portion. Since it has the pair of engaging parts 188, compared with the case where it is not so, possibility that the transparent member 132 will fall out from the test | inspection hole 152 becomes low. Since the possibility of the dropout is reduced, the possibility that the deformed reinforcing bar joint 120 cannot be used due to the drop of the transparent member 132 before the use of the deformed bar joint 120 at the construction site or the like is also low. Become. As a result, it is possible to provide a deformed bar joint that is unlikely to be used.

また、本実施例の場合、孔付き筒部142が、対向平面160の対と、凹部164の対(すなわち引掛部の対)とを有する。凹部164の対には係合部188がそれぞれ引掛かる。凹部164の対は、孔付き筒部142の外側から見て対向平面160の奥に設けられる。対向平面160は、互いに対向するよう配置される。これにより、係合部188は対向平面160に沿う部分に配置されることとなる。係合部188が対向平面160に沿う部分に配置されると、例えば曲面に沿う位置に配置された場合に比べ、係合部188が凹部164に引掛かり易くなる。係合部188が凹部164に引掛かり易くなると、そうでない場合に比べ、透明部材132が検査孔152から脱落する可能性が低くなる。その結果、使用できない可能性がより低い異形鉄筋用継手を提供できる。   In the case of the present embodiment, the cylindrical portion 142 with a hole has a pair of opposed flat surfaces 160 and a pair of concave portions 164 (that is, a pair of hooking portions). Engaging portions 188 are hooked on the pair of concave portions 164, respectively. The pair of recesses 164 is provided in the back of the opposed plane 160 when viewed from the outside of the holed cylinder portion 142. The opposing planes 160 are arranged to face each other. As a result, the engaging portion 188 is disposed at a portion along the opposing plane 160. When the engaging portion 188 is disposed at a portion along the opposing plane 160, the engaging portion 188 is easily caught by the concave portion 164 as compared with a case where the engaging portion 188 is disposed at a position along the curved surface, for example. If the engaging portion 188 is easily caught by the concave portion 164, the possibility that the transparent member 132 is dropped from the inspection hole 152 is reduced compared to the case where the engaging portion 188 is not easily caught. As a result, it is possible to provide a deformed reinforcing bar joint that is less likely to be unusable.

また、本実施例の場合、透明部材132が、透明な樹脂製の本体180と、シール部182とを有する。本体180は、検査孔152に挿入される。シール部182は、本体180の外周に配置される。シール部182は、検査孔152の内周面と密着する。透明部材132と検査孔152の内周面との隙間がシール部182によって塞がれているので、その隙間が塞がれていない場合に比べ、検査孔152から漏れ出すグラウトの量を大幅に抑えることができる。   In the present embodiment, the transparent member 132 includes a transparent resin main body 180 and a seal portion 182. The main body 180 is inserted into the inspection hole 152. The seal portion 182 is disposed on the outer periphery of the main body 180. The seal portion 182 is in close contact with the inner peripheral surface of the inspection hole 152. Since the gap between the transparent member 132 and the inner peripheral surface of the inspection hole 152 is closed by the seal portion 182, the amount of grout leaking from the inspection hole 152 is significantly larger than when the gap is not closed. Can be suppressed.

また、本実施例の場合、シール部182が樹脂製である。シール部182が樹脂製であると、透明部材132と検査孔152の内周面との隙間を塞ぐ際、シール部182の一部が潰れる。シール部182の一部が潰れるので、検査孔152の内周面の鋳肌にシール部182が密着する。その結果、検査孔152からのグラウトの漏れをよく抑えることができる。   In the present embodiment, the seal portion 182 is made of resin. When the seal part 182 is made of resin, a part of the seal part 182 is crushed when the gap between the transparent member 132 and the inner peripheral surface of the inspection hole 152 is closed. Since a part of the seal part 182 is crushed, the seal part 182 adheres to the casting surface of the inner peripheral surface of the inspection hole 152. As a result, leakage of grout from the inspection hole 152 can be suppressed well.

また、本実施例の場合、透明部材132が鍔部184を有する。この鍔部184は、筒状体130と透明部材132との隙間を塞ぐ。このため、検査孔152からのグラウトの漏れを抑えることができる。   In the case of the present embodiment, the transparent member 132 has the flange portion 184. The flange portion 184 closes the gap between the cylindrical body 130 and the transparent member 132. For this reason, leakage of grout from the inspection hole 152 can be suppressed.

[変形例]
なお、今回開示された実施例はすべての点で例示である。本発明の範囲は上述した実施例に基づいて制限されるものではなく、本発明の趣旨を逸脱しない範囲で種々の設計変更をしてもよいのはもちろんである。
[Modification]
In addition, the Example disclosed this time is an illustration in all the points. The scope of the present invention is not limited based on the above-described embodiments, and it is needless to say that various design changes may be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

例えば、筒状体30の外形は上述したものに限定されない。筒状体30の断面形状が上述したものとは異なる多角形であってもよいし、円形であってもよい。   For example, the outer shape of the cylindrical body 30 is not limited to that described above. The cross-sectional shape of the cylindrical body 30 may be a polygon different from that described above, or may be a circle.

また、透明部材32は一体である必要はない。また、透明部材32と検査孔52の内周面との隙間を塞ぐことができるのであれば、シール部82の素材は特に限定されない。言うまでもないことであるが、透明部材32の素材となる樹脂としてアクリル樹脂その他任意の樹脂が選択され得る。   Further, the transparent member 32 need not be integral. Further, the material of the seal portion 82 is not particularly limited as long as the gap between the transparent member 32 and the inner peripheral surface of the inspection hole 52 can be closed. Needless to say, an acrylic resin or any other resin can be selected as the resin that is the material of the transparent member 32.

また、異形鉄筋用継手は、ねじふし鉄筋以外の異形鉄筋を接続できるものであってもよい。すなわち、鉄筋捩込孔50の内周の螺旋状凹溝70は本発明において必要不可欠なものとは言えない。これは異形鉄筋用継手が接続の対象とする異形鉄筋の種類によっては必要になるものに過ぎない。   Further, the deformed reinforcing bar joint may be capable of connecting deformed reinforcing bars other than the threaded reinforcing bar. That is, the spiral groove 70 on the inner periphery of the reinforcing bar screw hole 50 is not essential in the present invention. This is only necessary depending on the type of deformed bar to which the deformed bar joint is to be connected.

また、係合部188は凸部198を有するものに限定されない。引掛部は凹部164から構成されるものに限定されない。例えば、係合部188が凹部から構成され引掛部が凸部から構成されてもよい。このような場合の具体例として、係合部が貫通孔が設けられている部分を有し引掛部がその貫通孔を貫通する突起を有するというものがある。さらに、係合部188が引掛かる箇所は凹部164に限定されない。その箇所の例には、孔付き筒部142のうち検査孔152を形成する箇所のいずれかがある。   Further, the engaging portion 188 is not limited to the one having the convex portion 198. The hooking portion is not limited to the one constituted by the concave portion 164. For example, the engaging part 188 may be constituted by a concave part and the hooking part may be constituted by a convex part. As a specific example in such a case, there is one in which the engaging portion has a portion in which a through hole is provided and the hooking portion has a protrusion penetrating the through hole. Furthermore, the location where the engaging portion 188 is hooked is not limited to the recess 164. Examples of the location include any of the locations where the inspection hole 152 is formed in the cylindrical portion 142 with a hole.

20,120…異形鉄筋用継手
30,130…筒状体
32,132…透明部材
40,140…鉄筋進入部
42,142…孔付き筒部
50,150…鉄筋捩込孔
52,152…検査孔
60…深ザグリ部
62…曲面部
70,170…螺旋状凹溝
80,180…本体
82,182…シール部
84,184…鍔部
86,186…隔離壁部
90,190…グラウト注入孔
100,200…テーパ面
160…対向平面
162…対向曲面
164…凹部
188…係合部
196…片持梁部
198…凸部
20, 120 ... Joints for deformed reinforcing bars 30, 130 ... Cylindrical bodies 32, 132 ... Transparent members 40, 140 ... Reinforcing bar entry parts 42, 142 ... Cylindrical parts 50, 150 ... Reinforcing bar screw holes 52, 152 ... Inspection holes 60 ... Deep counterbore part 62 ... Curved surface part 70, 170 ... Spiral concave groove 80, 180 ... Main body 82, 182 ... Seal part 84, 184 ... Gutter part 86, 186 ... Isolation wall part 90, 190 ... Grout injection hole 100, 200 ... tapered surface 160 ... opposing flat surface 162 ... opposing curved surface 164 ... concave portion 188 ... engaging portion 196 ... cantilever portion 198 ... convex portion

Claims (5)

一体かつ鋳鉄製の筒状体を備え、
前記筒状体が、
前記筒状体の両端に設けられており、異形鉄筋が進入する、鉄筋進入部と、
前記鉄筋進入部の間に配置され、かつ、検査孔が設けられている孔付き筒部とを有している異形鉄筋用継手であって、
前記異形鉄筋用継手は、前記検査孔に嵌め込まれる透明部材をさらに備えており、
前記透明部材が、
前記検査孔に挿入される透明な樹脂製の本体と、
前記本体の外周に配置され、前記検査孔の内周面と密着することにより、前記本体と前記検査孔の内周面との間を塞ぐシール部と、
前記筒状体と前記透明部材との隙間を塞ぐ鍔部とを有しており、
前記検査孔が、
前記孔付き筒部の表面側開口の縁に設けられる深ザグリ部と、
前記孔付き筒部の表面から見て前記深ザグリ部の奥に設けられ、かつ、前記孔付き筒部の表面から奥へ向かうにつれ次第に内径が小さくなっていく曲面部とを有しており、
前記シール部が、前記透明部材が前記検査孔に嵌め込まれると前記検査孔のうち前記孔付き筒部の表面から見て前記曲面部より奥の位置に配置され、かつ、前記本体と前記検査孔の内周面とに挟まれ、
前記鍔部が、前記透明部材が前記検査孔に嵌め込まれると前記曲面部に密着することを特徴とする、異形鉄筋用継手。
It has an integral and cast iron cylindrical body,
The cylindrical body is
Reinforcing bar entry part, provided at both ends of the tubular body, into which a deformed reinforcing bar enters,
It is a joint for deformed reinforcing bars that is arranged between the reinforcing bar entry parts and has a holed cylinder part in which an inspection hole is provided,
The deformed reinforcing bar joint further includes a transparent member fitted in the inspection hole,
The transparent member is
A transparent resin body inserted into the inspection hole;
A seal portion that is disposed on the outer periphery of the main body and closes between the inner peripheral surface of the inspection hole by closely contacting the inner peripheral surface of the inspection hole;
It has a flange that closes the gap between the cylindrical body and the transparent member ,
The inspection hole is
A deep counterbore part provided at the edge of the surface side opening of the cylindrical part with holes,
A curved surface portion that is provided at the back of the deep counterbore portion as viewed from the surface of the holed cylinder part, and has an inner diameter that gradually decreases from the surface of the holed cylinder part toward the back,
When the transparent member is fitted into the inspection hole, the seal portion is disposed at a position deeper than the curved surface portion when viewed from the surface of the holed cylinder portion of the inspection hole, and the main body and the inspection hole Between the inner peripheral surface of
The deformed reinforcing bar joint, wherein the flange portion is in close contact with the curved surface portion when the transparent member is fitted into the inspection hole .
前記シール部が樹脂製であることを特徴とする請求項1に記載の異形鉄筋用継手。   The joint for deformed reinforcing bars according to claim 1, wherein the seal portion is made of resin. 前記透明部材が、前記検査孔からの抜落を防止する抜落防止部をさらに有していることを特徴とする請求項1に記載の異形鉄筋用継手。   2. The deformed reinforcing bar joint according to claim 1, wherein the transparent member further includes a drop prevention portion that prevents the drop from the inspection hole. 前記抜落防止部が、互いに対向するよう配置される係合部の対を有しており、
前記係合部は前記孔付き筒部のうち前記検査孔を形成する箇所のいずれかに引掛かり、
前記孔付き筒部は、
前記検査孔を形成しており、かつ、互いに対向するよう配置される対向平面の対と、
前記孔付き筒部の外側から見て前記対向平面の奥に設けられ、かつ、前記係合部が引っ掛かる引掛部の対とを有していることを特徴とする請求項に記載の異形鉄筋用継手。
The drop-off prevention part has a pair of engaging parts arranged to face each other;
The engaging portion is hooked to any of the holes to form the inspection hole,
The cylindrical portion with holes is
A pair of opposing planes forming the inspection hole and arranged to face each other;
4. The deformed reinforcing bar according to claim 3 , further comprising a pair of hook portions that are provided at a depth of the opposed plane when viewed from the outside of the cylindrical portion with holes and on which the engaging portions are hooked. Fittings.
前記係合部が凸部を有しており、
前記引掛部が凹部を有していることを特徴とする請求項に記載の異形鉄筋用継手。
The engaging portion has a convex portion;
The deformed reinforcing bar joint according to claim 4 , wherein the hook portion has a recess.
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