US20230366203A1 - Adjustable rod holder for concrete construction - Google Patents
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- the present invention is generally directed to rod holders for concrete construction and particularly to holders for anchor rods and concrete anchors and screed chairs.
- the present invention provides a rod holder for being embedded in concrete, comprising a body including a first opening for holding an end portion of a threaded rod, the first opening including an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion including threads for threaded connection with the threaded rod; and the body including a vertical slot in a sidewall of the lower portion of the first opening, the slot for making visible an end portion of the threaded rod to ensure minimum threaded connection of the threaded rod in the upper portion while the threaded rod is adjusted vertically.
- the present invention also provides a rod holder for being embedded in concrete, comprising a body including a first opening with a first diameter and a second opening with a second diameter for holding an end portion of a first threaded rod with the first diameter in the first opening or a second threaded rod with the second diameter in the second opening; and the first diameter being smaller than the second diameter.
- the present invention further provides a rod holder for being embedded in concrete, comprising a plastic body including leg portions to elevate the body above a formboard, and a center post with a first opening, the center post extending to the formboard; a first nut and a second nut disposed in the first opening, the first nut being above the second nut; the first opening including a bottom wall with a second opening for receiving a screw for attaching the holder to the formboard, the bottom wall being breakable from the center post with the screw when the formboard is removed; and the first nut for holding an end portion of a first threaded rod, the second nut for holding an end portion of a second threaded nut inserted into the first opening from below when the formboard is removed.
- FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a rod holder embodying the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a top view of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3 is a side view of FIG. 2 .
- FIG. 4 is a bottom perspective view of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 5 is an enlarged perspective cross-sectional view taken along line 5 - 5 in FIG. 2 .
- FIG. 6 is top perspective view of another embodiment of the rod holder shown FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 7 is a top view of FIG. 6 .
- FIG. 8 is a side view of FIG. 7 .
- FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 9 - 9 in FIG. 7 .
- FIGS. 10 - 13 are top perspective views of other embodiments of the holder of FIG. 1 .
- FIGS. 14 - 16 are perspective views of other embodiments of a rod holder embodying the present invention.
- FIGS. 17 - 23 are perspective views of the holder of FIG. 1 attached to a formboard.
- FIGS. 24 - 30 are views of the holder of FIG. 1 , showing the adjustment feature for adjusting the height of a rod while maintaining the required engagement of the rod in the holder.
- FIGS. 31 - 32 shows examples of application of the holder of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 33 is perspective view of the threads in the holder being cut by the rod threads.
- FIGS. 34 - 47 are perspective views, some in cross-sections, of other embodiments of the holder with hex nuts molded into the holder.
- FIGS. 48 - 50 illustrate the breakaway feature of the holder when attached to the formboard.
- FIG. 51 is a cross-sectional view of the holder after separation from the formboard, showing access to a bottom hex nut in the holder.
- the holder 2 is preferably molded of plastic or other suitable material.
- the rod holder 2 preferably includes several rod openings 4 for receiving an end portion of a rod, as shown in FIG. 22 .
- the openings have different diameters to advantageously accommodate different size rods, for example 1 ⁇ 2 in., 5 ⁇ 8 in. and 3 ⁇ 4 in. so that a single holder can be used for any of the three size rods, thereby simplifying manufacturing and stocking considerations.
- the openings 4 are preferably arranged around a central opening 6 , for example at 120 degrees apart. The openings 4 are offset from a vertical central axis through the opening 6 .
- the top of the openings 4 are preferably flush with a platform 5 , which advantageously provides a flat surface for supporting an anchor, such as a metal plate, hex nut, etc., that is attached to the rod being held in one of the rod openings 4 .
- an anchor such as a metal plate, hex nut, etc.
- the holder 2 includes leg portions 8 to advantageously elevate the openings 4 above a concrete formboard.
- the leg portions include screw holes 10 and nail holes 12 . It should be understood that the openings 10 may also be used for nails and the opening 12 for screws.
- the rod openings include two sets of segmented threads 14 and 16 .
- the segmented threads 14 are vertically spaced above the segmented threads 16 to advantageously provide a lever distance to hold the end of the rod securely in the opening.
- Shoulders 18 are disposed inside the openings 4 to serve as stop members for the bottom of the rod being screwed into the opening.
- the shoulders 18 advantageously ensure that the bottom of the rod is at a specified distance above the formboard to seal the rod from the outside of the concrete to prevent possible corrosion from the environment.
- the shoulders 18 are disposed below the lower segmented threads 16 and preferably at the bottom of a slot 46 (see FIG. 28 ).
- the central opening 6 further includes a bottom wall 20 with a smaller opening 22 for receiving a screw for attaching the holder to the formboard.
- the bottom wall 20 is advantageously breakable or tearable from the wall of the opening 6 to allow the screw to separate from the holder when the formboard is removed after the concrete has cured, allowing the screw to stay attached to the formboard, thus avoiding the extra work of cutting off the screw from the concrete structure.
- the screw holes 10 similarly include a bottom wall 24 and a smaller opening 26 .
- the bottom wall 24 is advantageously breakable or tearable to allow the screw to separate from the walls of the holes 10 when the formboard is removed after the concrete has cured, allowing the screws to stay attached to the formboard, thus avoiding the extra work of cutting off the screws from the concrete structure.
- Each nail hole 12 includes a smaller diameter portion between the top and bottom of the holes for friction holding the nails prior to driving the nails to the formboard so that the holder 2 can be pre-supplied with nails held in the nail holes 12 .
- a center post 30 houses the central opening 6 .
- the center post 30 includes a sidewall 32 with slotted openings 34 to advantageously allow trapped air to escape during concrete pouring.
- a top wall 36 provides the platform 5 for an anchor, such as a hex nut, which is threaded to the rod supported by the holder 2 in one of the rod openings 4 .
- the wall 36 is advantageously vertically and horizontally spaced from the nail holes 12 and the screw holes 10 to avoid the anchor from touching the nail or screw and possibly causing corrosion.
- An anchor such as a metal plate as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 9,097,001 can extend beyond the top wall 36 and be safely spaced from the nail holes 12 .
- the bottoms of the leg portions 8 and the center post 30 are preferably on the same level for a stable and flat attachment to the formboard.
- FIG. 4 a bottom perspective view of the holder 2 is shown.
- the center post 30 is attached to the sidewalls 38 of the rod openings 4 .
- the leg portions 8 each includes sidewalls 40 attached to the respective sidewalls 38 of the rod openings 4 .
- the sidewalls 40 are also joined to the walls 42 of the screw holes 10 and the walls 44 of the nail openings 12 .
- the sidewalls 38 include slotted openings 46 to allow visual inspection of the extent of travel of the bottom of the rod inside the openings 4 .
- the rod is advantageously adjusted up or down while the bottom of the rod is visible through the slot 46 to ensure that the rod remains threaded to the threads 14 and 16 for a stable connection.
- each of the slotted openings 46 is preferably at the same level as the top of shoulders 18 .
- the top end of each of the slotted openings 46 is below the lower segmented threads 16 , ensuring that the rod engages all the segmented threads when its bottom end is visible through the slotted opening 46 .
- the sidewalls 38 also open into each rod opening 4 .
- FIG. 5 a perspective cross-sectional view through the screw hole 10 and the central opening 6 is shown.
- the bottom walls 24 and 20 are breakable or tearable at 122 to allow the bottom walls 24 and 20 to separate from the walls of the openings 10 and 6 during removal of the formboard after the concrete has cured to allow the screws to stay attached to the formboard, thereby eliminating the need to cut off the screws from the concrete structure.
- the connection 122 may have the same or thinner thickness than the thickness of the bottom walls 20 and 24 .
- FIG. 6 a top perspective view of another embodiment of a rod holder 48 is disclosed.
- the holder 48 includes the rod openings 4 with top edges disposed above a base 49 .
- the openings 4 are arranged around the central opening 6 .
- the leg portions 8 elevate the base 49 above the formboard.
- the nail holes 12 and the screw holes 10 are provided in the leg portions 8 .
- a top view of the holder 48 shows the stop members 50 that provides the same function as the shoulders 18 in the holder 2 .
- the central opening 6 includes the smaller opening 22 .
- the screw holes 10 and the nail holes 12 are shown.
- a side view of the holder 48 shows the bottoms of the leg portions 8 and the center post 30 preferably on the same level for a stable and flat attachment to the formboard.
- the bottoms of the slotted openings 46 are preferably on the same level as the stop members 50 .
- a cross-section of the holder 48 shows the central opening 6 , the screw hole 10 and the nail hole 12 .
- the bottom portions of the openings 6 and 10 are the same as shown in FIG. 5 .
- FIG. 10 a top perspective view of another embodiment of a rod holder 52 is shown.
- a ring-shaped base 54 supports the openings 4 and 6 with wall members 56 .
- the leg portions 8 are attached to the periphery of the base 54 .
- FIG. 11 a top perspective view of another embodiment of a rod holder 58 is shown.
- the holder 58 is the same as the holder 52 , except for the addition of the platform 5 , which provides a larger top surface than afforded by the top edges of the openings 4 for stabilizing an anchor, such as a metal plate or hex nut, attached to the rod in one of the openings 4 .
- an anchor such as a metal plate or hex nut
- FIG. 12 a top perspective view of another embodiment of a rod holder 60 is disclosed.
- the platform 5 is substantially triangular to accommodate the nail holes 12 .
- FIG. 16 a perspective view of another embodiment of a rod holder 68 is disclosed.
- the holder 68 is similar to the holder 64 , except that the wall members 68 and the bottom edges of the wall members 66 are disposed above the base 49 .
- This arrangement advantageously provides for more open spaces through which concrete can flow to avoid trapping bubbles during the concrete pour.
- holder 2 is shown attached to a formboard 70 with screws 72 in the screw holes 10 or with nails 74 in the nail holes 12 .
- FIG. 19 a bottom perspective view of an embodiment of a rod holder 74 similar to the holder 2 without the center post 30 is shown.
- FIG. 20 a bottom perspective view of an embodiment of a rod holder 76 similar to the holder 2 without the nail holes 12 and the screw holes 10 in the leg portions 8 . Only the center post 30 is provided for attaching the holder to the formboard with the screw 72 .
- FIGS. 21 - 23 another embodiment of a rod holder 78 is shown.
- the holder 78 is similar to the holder 2 , except that only one rod opening 4 is provided.
- the rod opening 4 is off-centered.
- a threaded rod 80 which can be a bolt or an anchor rod, is shown threaded in the opening 4 .
- the rod 80 is threaded to the upper thread segments 14 and the lower thread segments 16 .
- Thread ribs 82 extend vertically below the lower thread segments 16 (see also FIG. 4 ). The ribs 82 are cut by the rod threads and serve to provide frictional engagement with the rod threads to hold the rod securely in place.
- the rod 80 has engaged the upper segmented threads 14 and the lower segmented threads 16 .
- the bottom of the rod 80 will become visible through the slotted opening 46 with further advancement of the rod 80 into the opening 4 .
- the top of the rod 80 is at its highest level of adjustment when the rod engages the lower segmented threads.
- the rod 80 can be advanced until it hits the shoulder 18 , cutting the rib threads 82 along the way.
- the top of the rod 80 is at its lowest position of adjustment when it hits the shoulder 18 .
- the thread of the rod 80 will have cut the rib threads 82 between the highest level and the lowest level of the rod.
- the top of the rod is advantageously adjustable between the highest level and the lowest level before pouring concrete. Adjustments to the rod provides an advantageous way of making the top of a number of rods supported in the respective holders at the same level before concrete is poured.
- the bottom of the rod 80 is between the bottom thread 16 and the shoulder 18 .
- FIGS. 27 and 28 the bottom 84 of the rod 80 is visible through the slot 46 . This indicates that the rod has engaged the threads 14 and 16 , since the top of the slot 46 is below the lower threads 16 . Engaging the threads 14 and 16 provides the minimum depth of the rod inside the opening 4 for a stable and secure connection.
- FIG. 28 is a cross-sectional view of the holder 2 , showing the top of the slot 46 being below the lower segmented threads. When the rod is visible in the slot 46 , the rod is also engaged with the thread ribs 82 , providing additional holding strength in the opening 4 in securing the rod in place.
- the thread ribs 82 are configured to be cut by the rod threads as the rod advances downwardly, providing additional threads to hold the rod. Vertical adjustment of the rod within the limit of the slot 46 advantageously ensures the continued engagement of the threads 14 and 16 with the rod for a stable and secure connection.
- the bottom 84 of the rod 80 is visible through the slot 46 and is in contact with the shoulder 18 .
- the holder 2 may be used to position a screed chair 86 above the formboard 70 prior to concrete pouring.
- the rod 80 may be adjusted within the range of visibility through the slot 46 to ensure that the top of the rod 80 is at the same level as the other rods supporting another screed chair.
- the holder 2 is used to support the rod 80 with a coupler 88 .
- the rod 80 is used as an anchor rod, which is to be attached to a load via the coupler 88 after the concrete 90 has cured.
- the coupler 88 has a cap 92 to keep the concrete slurry from entering the inside of the coupler.
- the thread segments 14 and 16 are made larger than the rod threads so that the rod threads cut into the thread segments 14 and 16 when the rod 80 is installed, thereby providing a tight fit for a stable connection inside the opening 4 .
- Surface areas 94 and 96 on the thread 14 had been cut by the thread of the rod 80 when rod was installed in the opening 4 .
- FIGS. 34 - 36 another embodiment of a rod holder 98 is disclosed.
- the holder 98 is similar to the holder 2 , except that the holder 98 has a single opening 4 provided with a hex nut 100 , which provides the function of the segmented threads 14 and 16 .
- the hex nut 100 also advantageously serves as an anchor body.
- the hex nut 100 is molded into the holder such that the top surface 104 of the hex nut 100 is exposed and only the corners 102 are covered in plastic.
- the corners formed by the intersection of the top surface 104 and the flat side 106 of the hex nut remain exposed so as to grab the concrete and generate a breakout or shear cone when load is applied to the hex nut.
- Other threaded anchor bodies such as those disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 8,943,777 and 9,097,001 may also be used in lieu of or in addition to the hex nut 100 .
- the opening 4 continues into an opening 108 in the body of the holder 98 .
- Stop member 50 (see FIG. 36 ) is disposed across the bottom of the opening 108 .
- Thread ribs 82 may be provided on the inside surface of the opening 108 to advantageously provide additional attachment of the rod 80 to the holder.
- the inspection slotted opening 46 may be provided in the wall of the opening 108 as a visual check to ensure that the rod is fully threaded to the nut 100 .
- the thread ribs 82 are provided on the inner surface of the opening 108 .
- the center post 30 is provided to the holder 98 .
- the shoulder 18 at the top of the center post 30 provides the stop members for the bottom of the rod 80 .
- FIGS. 34 - 39 are further modified as a rod holder 110 with the addition of hex nuts 112 and 114 underneath the hex nut 100 .
- the hex nuts 100 , 112 and 114 are preferably stacked on top of each other and have different hole diameters, the hex nut 100 having the largest diameter, the hex nut 114 having the smallest diameter, and the hex nut 112 having an intermediate size diameter.
- the holder is configured to accept different diameter rods.
- the hex nuts are advantageously molded into the plastic body of the holder 110 .
- FIGS. 41 - 43 the embodiments of FIGS. 34 - 39 are modified as a rod holder 116 wherein the hex nut 100 is positioned off-center from the central opening 6 .
- the opening 50 below the nut 110 may be provided with the thread ribs 82 .
- FIGS. 44 - 47 the embodiments of FIGS. 40 - 43 are modified as a rod holder 118 wherein the hex nuts 100 , 112 and 114 are positioned around the central opening 6 .
- Each of the openings of the nuts 100 , 112 and 114 continue to the opening 108 (see FIG. 42 ) where the inside surface of the opening may be provided with the thread ribs 82 .
- the holder 118 may include the center post 30 , as shown in FIG. 45 , or without it, as shown in FIGS. 46 - 47 .
- the holder 110 is attached to the formboard 70 through the center post 30 .
- the screw 72 goes through the openings 6 and 22 and the head is supported on the bottom wall 20 (see FIG. 5 ).
- the head of the screw 72 is supported on the bottom wall 20 , which is supported underneath by a circumferential member 120 , which is spaced from the wall of the opening 6 , except at a circumferential connection 122 , which is thinner than the thickness of the wall.
- the bottom wall 20 with the underlying member 120 advantageously supports the head of the screw 72 .
- the formboard is separated from the concrete.
- the bottom wall 20 is torn from the wall of the opening 6 at the connection 122 , with the screw 72 remaining attached to the formboard.
- the breakaway feature of the holder 110 advantageously eliminates the task of cutting off the screw from the cured concrete were the screw to remain attached to the holder after removal of the formboard.
- the breakaway feature of central opening 6 works the same way with the opening 10 in the leg portions 8 .
- the head of the screw 72 is supported by the bottom wall 24 , which is supported by the circumferential member 120 .
- the bottom wall 24 is attached to the wall of the opening 10 at the connection 122 with a thickness of material smaller than the thickness of the wall of the opening 10 .
- breakaway feature described above works the same way for all the other embodiments of the holder for attaching the holder to the formboard.
- the central opening 6 in the center post 30 may be used to access the bottom hex nut 114 to attach another rod 124 for attaching a load below the concrete 90 .
- the opening 60 becomes accessible through which the rod 124 may be inserted and threaded to the hex nut 114 .
- the rod 124 may be used to support a load below the concrete structure.
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A rod holder for being embedded in concrete includes a body including a first opening for holding an end portion of a threaded rod, the first opening including an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion including threads for threaded connection with the threaded rod; and the body including a vertical slot in a sidewall of the lower portion of the first opening, the slot for making visible an end portion of the threaded rod to ensure minimum threaded connection of the threaded rod in the upper portion while the threaded rod is adjusted vertically.
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- This is a nonprovisional application of Provisional Application Ser. No. 63/341,713, filed May 13, 2022, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
- The present invention is generally directed to rod holders for concrete construction and particularly to holders for anchor rods and concrete anchors and screed chairs.
- The present invention provides a rod holder for being embedded in concrete, comprising a body including a first opening for holding an end portion of a threaded rod, the first opening including an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion including threads for threaded connection with the threaded rod; and the body including a vertical slot in a sidewall of the lower portion of the first opening, the slot for making visible an end portion of the threaded rod to ensure minimum threaded connection of the threaded rod in the upper portion while the threaded rod is adjusted vertically.
- The present invention also provides a rod holder for being embedded in concrete, comprising a body including a first opening with a first diameter and a second opening with a second diameter for holding an end portion of a first threaded rod with the first diameter in the first opening or a second threaded rod with the second diameter in the second opening; and the first diameter being smaller than the second diameter.
- The present invention further provides a rod holder for being embedded in concrete, comprising a plastic body including leg portions to elevate the body above a formboard, and a center post with a first opening, the center post extending to the formboard; a first nut and a second nut disposed in the first opening, the first nut being above the second nut; the first opening including a bottom wall with a second opening for receiving a screw for attaching the holder to the formboard, the bottom wall being breakable from the center post with the screw when the formboard is removed; and the first nut for holding an end portion of a first threaded rod, the second nut for holding an end portion of a second threaded nut inserted into the first opening from below when the formboard is removed.
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FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a rod holder embodying the present invention. -
FIG. 2 is a top view ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is a side view ofFIG. 2 . -
FIG. 4 is a bottom perspective view ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 5 is an enlarged perspective cross-sectional view taken along line 5-5 inFIG. 2 . -
FIG. 6 is top perspective view of another embodiment of the rod holder shownFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 7 is a top view ofFIG. 6 . -
FIG. 8 is a side view ofFIG. 7 . -
FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 9-9 inFIG. 7 . -
FIGS. 10-13 are top perspective views of other embodiments of the holder ofFIG. 1 . -
FIGS. 14-16 are perspective views of other embodiments of a rod holder embodying the present invention. -
FIGS. 17-23 are perspective views of the holder ofFIG. 1 attached to a formboard. -
FIGS. 24-30 are views of the holder ofFIG. 1 , showing the adjustment feature for adjusting the height of a rod while maintaining the required engagement of the rod in the holder. -
FIGS. 31-32 shows examples of application of the holder ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 33 is perspective view of the threads in the holder being cut by the rod threads. -
FIGS. 34-47 are perspective views, some in cross-sections, of other embodiments of the holder with hex nuts molded into the holder. -
FIGS. 48-50 illustrate the breakaway feature of the holder when attached to the formboard. -
FIG. 51 is a cross-sectional view of the holder after separation from the formboard, showing access to a bottom hex nut in the holder. - Referring to
FIG. 1 , a top perspective view of arod holder 2 embodying the present invention is disclosed. Theholder 2 is preferably molded of plastic or other suitable material. Therod holder 2 preferably includesseveral rod openings 4 for receiving an end portion of a rod, as shown inFIG. 22 . The openings have different diameters to advantageously accommodate different size rods, for example ½ in., ⅝ in. and ¾ in. so that a single holder can be used for any of the three size rods, thereby simplifying manufacturing and stocking considerations. Theopenings 4 are preferably arranged around acentral opening 6, for example at 120 degrees apart. Theopenings 4 are offset from a vertical central axis through theopening 6. The top of theopenings 4 are preferably flush with aplatform 5, which advantageously provides a flat surface for supporting an anchor, such as a metal plate, hex nut, etc., that is attached to the rod being held in one of therod openings 4. - The
holder 2 includesleg portions 8 to advantageously elevate theopenings 4 above a concrete formboard. The leg portions includescrew holes 10 andnail holes 12. It should be understood that theopenings 10 may also be used for nails and the opening 12 for screws. - Referring to
FIG. 2 , a top view of theholder 2 is shown. The rod openings include two sets of segmentedthreads threads 14 are vertically spaced above the segmentedthreads 16 to advantageously provide a lever distance to hold the end of the rod securely in the opening.Shoulders 18 are disposed inside theopenings 4 to serve as stop members for the bottom of the rod being screwed into the opening. Theshoulders 18 advantageously ensure that the bottom of the rod is at a specified distance above the formboard to seal the rod from the outside of the concrete to prevent possible corrosion from the environment. Theshoulders 18 are disposed below the lower segmentedthreads 16 and preferably at the bottom of a slot 46 (seeFIG. 28 ). - The
central opening 6 further includes abottom wall 20 with asmaller opening 22 for receiving a screw for attaching the holder to the formboard. Thebottom wall 20 is advantageously breakable or tearable from the wall of theopening 6 to allow the screw to separate from the holder when the formboard is removed after the concrete has cured, allowing the screw to stay attached to the formboard, thus avoiding the extra work of cutting off the screw from the concrete structure. - The
screw holes 10 similarly include abottom wall 24 and asmaller opening 26. Thebottom wall 24 is advantageously breakable or tearable to allow the screw to separate from the walls of theholes 10 when the formboard is removed after the concrete has cured, allowing the screws to stay attached to the formboard, thus avoiding the extra work of cutting off the screws from the concrete structure. - Each
nail hole 12 includes a smaller diameter portion between the top and bottom of the holes for friction holding the nails prior to driving the nails to the formboard so that theholder 2 can be pre-supplied with nails held in thenail holes 12. - Referring to
FIG. 3 , theholder 2 is shown in side-view. Acenter post 30 houses thecentral opening 6. Thecenter post 30 includes asidewall 32 with slottedopenings 34 to advantageously allow trapped air to escape during concrete pouring. Atop wall 36 provides theplatform 5 for an anchor, such as a hex nut, which is threaded to the rod supported by theholder 2 in one of therod openings 4. Thewall 36 is advantageously vertically and horizontally spaced from thenail holes 12 and thescrew holes 10 to avoid the anchor from touching the nail or screw and possibly causing corrosion. An anchor, such as a metal plate as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 9,097,001 can extend beyond thetop wall 36 and be safely spaced from thenail holes 12. - The bottoms of the
leg portions 8 and thecenter post 30 are preferably on the same level for a stable and flat attachment to the formboard. - Referring to
FIG. 4 , a bottom perspective view of theholder 2 is shown. Thecenter post 30 is attached to thesidewalls 38 of therod openings 4. Theleg portions 8 each includessidewalls 40 attached to therespective sidewalls 38 of therod openings 4. Thesidewalls 40 are also joined to thewalls 42 of thescrew holes 10 and thewalls 44 of thenail openings 12. Thesidewalls 38 includeslotted openings 46 to allow visual inspection of the extent of travel of the bottom of the rod inside theopenings 4. The rod is advantageously adjusted up or down while the bottom of the rod is visible through theslot 46 to ensure that the rod remains threaded to thethreads threads openings 46 is preferably at the same level as the top ofshoulders 18. The top end of each of the slottedopenings 46 is below the lowersegmented threads 16, ensuring that the rod engages all the segmented threads when its bottom end is visible through the slottedopening 46. Thesidewalls 38 also open into eachrod opening 4. - Referring to
FIG. 5 , a perspective cross-sectional view through thescrew hole 10 and thecentral opening 6 is shown. Thebottom walls bottom walls openings connection 122 may have the same or thinner thickness than the thickness of thebottom walls - Referring to
FIG. 6 , a top perspective view of another embodiment of arod holder 48 is disclosed. Theholder 48 includes therod openings 4 with top edges disposed above abase 49. Theopenings 4 are arranged around thecentral opening 6. Theleg portions 8 elevate thebase 49 above the formboard. The nail holes 12 and the screw holes 10 are provided in theleg portions 8. - Referring to
FIG. 7 , a top view of theholder 48 shows thestop members 50 that provides the same function as theshoulders 18 in theholder 2. Thecentral opening 6 includes thesmaller opening 22. The screw holes 10 and the nail holes 12 are shown. - Referring to
FIG. 8 , a side view of theholder 48 shows the bottoms of theleg portions 8 and thecenter post 30 preferably on the same level for a stable and flat attachment to the formboard. The bottoms of the slottedopenings 46 are preferably on the same level as thestop members 50. - Referring to
FIG. 9 , a cross-section of theholder 48 shows thecentral opening 6, thescrew hole 10 and thenail hole 12. The bottom portions of theopenings FIG. 5 . - Referring to
FIG. 10 , a top perspective view of another embodiment of arod holder 52 is shown. A ring-shapedbase 54 supports theopenings wall members 56. Theleg portions 8 are attached to the periphery of thebase 54. - Referring to
FIG. 11 , a top perspective view of another embodiment of arod holder 58 is shown. Theholder 58 is the same as theholder 52, except for the addition of theplatform 5, which provides a larger top surface than afforded by the top edges of theopenings 4 for stabilizing an anchor, such as a metal plate or hex nut, attached to the rod in one of theopenings 4. - Referring to
FIG. 12 , a top perspective view of another embodiment of arod holder 60 is disclosed. Theplatform 5 is substantially triangular to accommodate the nail holes 12. - Referring to
FIG. 13 , a top perspective view of another embodiment of aholder 62 is shown. Theholder 62 is similar to theholder 2, except that the screw holes 10 are open toward the inside. - Referring to
FIGS. 14 and 15 , a top perspective view and a bottom perspective view, respectively, of another embodiment of arod holder 64 is disclosed. Theholder 64 includes asingle rod opening 4 and acenter post 30 that include the same features as found in theholder 2 and the other embodiments. Therod opening 4 is supported bywall members 66 to thebase 49. Theleg portions 8 include the nail holes 12 and the screw holes 10.Wall members 68 provide reinforcement to thewall members 66. - Referring to
FIG. 16 , a perspective view of another embodiment of arod holder 68 is disclosed. Theholder 68 is similar to theholder 64, except that thewall members 68 and the bottom edges of thewall members 66 are disposed above thebase 49. This arrangement advantageously provides for more open spaces through which concrete can flow to avoid trapping bubbles during the concrete pour. - Referring to
FIGS. 17 and 18 ,holder 2 is shown attached to aformboard 70 withscrews 72 in the screw holes 10 or withnails 74 in the nail holes 12. - Referring to
FIG. 19 , a bottom perspective view of an embodiment of arod holder 74 similar to theholder 2 without thecenter post 30 is shown. - Referring to
FIG. 20 , a bottom perspective view of an embodiment of arod holder 76 similar to theholder 2 without the nail holes 12 and the screw holes 10 in theleg portions 8. Only thecenter post 30 is provided for attaching the holder to the formboard with thescrew 72. - Referring to
FIGS. 21-23 , another embodiment of arod holder 78 is shown. Theholder 78 is similar to theholder 2, except that only onerod opening 4 is provided. Therod opening 4 is off-centered. A threadedrod 80, which can be a bolt or an anchor rod, is shown threaded in theopening 4. Therod 80 is threaded to theupper thread segments 14 and thelower thread segments 16.Thread ribs 82 extend vertically below the lower thread segments 16 (see alsoFIG. 4 ). Theribs 82 are cut by the rod threads and serve to provide frictional engagement with the rod threads to hold the rod securely in place. - Referring to
FIG. 24 , therod 80 has engaged the uppersegmented threads 14 and the lowersegmented threads 16. The bottom of therod 80 will become visible through the slottedopening 46 with further advancement of therod 80 into theopening 4. The top of therod 80 is at its highest level of adjustment when the rod engages the lower segmented threads. Therod 80 can be advanced until it hits theshoulder 18, cutting therib threads 82 along the way. The top of therod 80 is at its lowest position of adjustment when it hits theshoulder 18. The thread of therod 80 will have cut therib threads 82 between the highest level and the lowest level of the rod. The top of the rod is advantageously adjustable between the highest level and the lowest level before pouring concrete. Adjustments to the rod provides an advantageous way of making the top of a number of rods supported in the respective holders at the same level before concrete is poured. - Referring to
FIG. 25 , the bottom of therod 80 is between thebottom thread 16 and theshoulder 18. - Referring to
FIG. 26 , the bottom of therod 80 engages theshoulder 18, preventing the rod from going any further. - Referring to
FIGS. 27 and 28 , the bottom 84 of therod 80 is visible through theslot 46. This indicates that the rod has engaged thethreads slot 46 is below thelower threads 16. Engaging thethreads opening 4 for a stable and secure connection.FIG. 28 is a cross-sectional view of theholder 2, showing the top of theslot 46 being below the lower segmented threads. When the rod is visible in theslot 46, the rod is also engaged with thethread ribs 82, providing additional holding strength in theopening 4 in securing the rod in place. Thethread ribs 82 are configured to be cut by the rod threads as the rod advances downwardly, providing additional threads to hold the rod. Vertical adjustment of the rod within the limit of theslot 46 advantageously ensures the continued engagement of thethreads - Referring to
FIG. 29 , the bottom 84 of therod 80 is visible through theslot 46. The bottom of the rod is not engaging theshoulder 18. - Referring to
FIG. 30 , the bottom 84 of therod 80 is visible through theslot 46 and is in contact with theshoulder 18. - Referring to
FIG. 31 , theholder 2 may be used to position ascreed chair 86 above theformboard 70 prior to concrete pouring. Therod 80 may be adjusted within the range of visibility through theslot 46 to ensure that the top of therod 80 is at the same level as the other rods supporting another screed chair. - Referring to
FIG. 32 , theholder 2 is used to support therod 80 with acoupler 88. Therod 80 is used as an anchor rod, which is to be attached to a load via thecoupler 88 after the concrete 90 has cured. Thecoupler 88 has acap 92 to keep the concrete slurry from entering the inside of the coupler. - Referring to
FIG. 33 , thethread segments thread segments rod 80 is installed, thereby providing a tight fit for a stable connection inside theopening 4.Surface areas thread 14 had been cut by the thread of therod 80 when rod was installed in theopening 4. - Referring to
FIGS. 34-36 , another embodiment of arod holder 98 is disclosed. Theholder 98 is similar to theholder 2, except that theholder 98 has asingle opening 4 provided with ahex nut 100, which provides the function of thesegmented threads hex nut 100 also advantageously serves as an anchor body. Thehex nut 100 is molded into the holder such that thetop surface 104 of thehex nut 100 is exposed and only thecorners 102 are covered in plastic. The corners formed by the intersection of thetop surface 104 and theflat side 106 of the hex nut remain exposed so as to grab the concrete and generate a breakout or shear cone when load is applied to the hex nut. Other threaded anchor bodies, such as those disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 8,943,777 and 9,097,001 may also be used in lieu of or in addition to thehex nut 100. - Referring to
FIG. 35 , theopening 4 continues into anopening 108 in the body of theholder 98. Stop member 50 (seeFIG. 36 ) is disposed across the bottom of theopening 108.Thread ribs 82 may be provided on the inside surface of theopening 108 to advantageously provide additional attachment of therod 80 to the holder. The inspection slottedopening 46 may be provided in the wall of theopening 108 as a visual check to ensure that the rod is fully threaded to thenut 100. - Referring to
FIGS. 36-37 , thethread ribs 82 are provided on the inner surface of theopening 108. - Referring to
FIGS. 38-39 , thecenter post 30 is provided to theholder 98. Theshoulder 18 at the top of thecenter post 30 provides the stop members for the bottom of therod 80. - Referring to
FIG. 40 , the embodiments ofFIGS. 34-39 are further modified as arod holder 110 with the addition ofhex nuts hex nut 100. Thehex nuts hex nut 100 having the largest diameter, thehex nut 114 having the smallest diameter, and thehex nut 112 having an intermediate size diameter. With different size hex nuts, the holder is configured to accept different diameter rods. The hex nuts are advantageously molded into the plastic body of theholder 110. - Referring to
FIGS. 41-43 , the embodiments ofFIGS. 34-39 are modified as arod holder 116 wherein thehex nut 100 is positioned off-center from thecentral opening 6. Theopening 50 below thenut 110 may be provided with thethread ribs 82. - Referring to
FIGS. 44-47 , the embodiments ofFIGS. 40-43 are modified as arod holder 118 wherein thehex nuts central opening 6. Each of the openings of thenuts FIG. 42 ) where the inside surface of the opening may be provided with thethread ribs 82. Theholder 118 may include thecenter post 30, as shown inFIG. 45 , or without it, as shown inFIGS. 46-47 . - Referring to
FIG. 48 , theholder 110 is attached to theformboard 70 through thecenter post 30. Thescrew 72 goes through theopenings FIG. 5 ). The head of thescrew 72 is supported on thebottom wall 20, which is supported underneath by acircumferential member 120, which is spaced from the wall of theopening 6, except at acircumferential connection 122, which is thinner than the thickness of the wall. Thebottom wall 20 with the underlyingmember 120 advantageously supports the head of thescrew 72. - Referring to
FIG. 49 , after the concrete 90 has cured, the formboard is separated from the concrete. Thebottom wall 20 is torn from the wall of theopening 6 at theconnection 122, with thescrew 72 remaining attached to the formboard. The breakaway feature of theholder 110 advantageously eliminates the task of cutting off the screw from the cured concrete were the screw to remain attached to the holder after removal of the formboard. - The breakaway feature of
central opening 6 works the same way with theopening 10 in theleg portions 8. For example, referring toFIGS. 5 and 23 , the head of thescrew 72 is supported by thebottom wall 24, which is supported by thecircumferential member 120. Thebottom wall 24 is attached to the wall of theopening 10 at theconnection 122 with a thickness of material smaller than the thickness of the wall of theopening 10. When the formboard is separated from the concrete, the screw stays attached to the formboard and separates thebottom wall 24 from the wall of theopening 10. - The breakaway feature described above works the same way for all the other embodiments of the holder for attaching the holder to the formboard.
- Referring to
FIGS. 50-51 , thecentral opening 6 in thecenter post 30 may be used to access thebottom hex nut 114 to attach anotherrod 124 for attaching a load below the concrete 90. After the formboard is removed, with thescrew 72 tearing away thebottom wall 20 in thecentral opening 6, theopening 60 becomes accessible through which therod 124 may be inserted and threaded to thehex nut 114. Therod 124 may be used to support a load below the concrete structure. - Although the embodiments shown includes one or three
rod openings 4, it should be understood that two or more than three openings may be used. - It should be understood that the various features shown in a particular combination in an embodiment of the rod holder are equally applicable and may be interchanged with the other features shown in another configuration of the rod holder to arrive at different configurations even though not specifically disclosed in combination with the other embodiments.
- While this invention has been described as having preferred design, it is understood that it is capable of further modifications, uses and/or adaptations following in general the principle of the invention and including such departures from the present disclosure as come within known or customary practice in the art to which the invention pertains, and as may be applied to the essential features set forth, and fall within the scope of the invention or the limits of the appended claims.
Claims (27)
1. A rod holder for being embedded in concrete, comprising:
a) a body including a first opening for holding an end portion of a threaded rod, the first opening including an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion including threads for threaded connection with the threaded rod; and
b) the body including a vertical slot in a sidewall of the lower portion of the first opening, the slot for making visible an end portion of the threaded rod to ensure minimum threaded connection of the threaded rod in the upper portion while the threaded rod is adjusted vertically.
2. The rod holder as in claim 1 , wherein the first opening is offset from a vertical central axis of the body.
3. The rod holder as in claim 1 , wherein the body includes leg portions to elevate the body above a formboard.
4. The rod holder as in claim 1 , wherein the threads are segmented.
5. The rod holder as in claim 1 , wherein shoulder portion extends into the first opening to provide a stop for a bottom of the threaded rod.
6. The rod holder as in claim 3 , wherein the body includes a center post with a second opening, the center post extends to the formboard.
7. The rod holder as in claim 6 , wherein:
a) the second opening includes a bottom wall with a third opening for receiving a screw for attaching the holder to the formboard; and
b) the bottom wall is breakable from the center post with the screw when the formboard is removed.
8. The rod holder as in claim 3 , wherein:
a) the leg portions each includes a second opening with a bottom wall with a third opening for attaching the holder to the formboard with a screw; and
b) the bottom wall is breakable from the center post with the screw when the formboard is removed.
9. The rod holder as in claim 1 , wherein:
a) the slot includes a top end below the upper portion of the first opening; and
b) vertical ribs are disposed inside the lower portion of the first opening to engage the threaded rod.
10. The rod holder as in claim 1 , wherein 1, wherein:
a) the body includes a top wall; and
b) the first opening includes a sidewall extending upwardly from the top wall.
11. The rod holder as in claim 10 , wherein the slot extends above the top wall.
12. The rod holder as in claim 1 , wherein:
a) the body includes a second opening for holding an end portion of another threaded rod; and
b) the second opening includes a diameter different from the first opening.
13. The rod holder as in claim 1 , wherein the body includes openings for nails for attaching the body to the formboard.
14. The holder as in claim 3 , wherein the leg portions include openings for screws for attaching the body to the formboard.
15. The holder as in claim 1 , wherein the upper portion of the first opening includes nut molded into the body.
16. A rod holder for being embedded in concrete, comprising:
a) a body including a first opening with a first diameter and a second opening with a second diameter for holding an end portion of a first threaded rod with the first diameter in the first opening or a second threaded rod with the second diameter in the second opening; and
b) the first diameter being smaller than the second diameter.
17. The rod holder as in claim 16 , wherein:
a) the first opening includes a first upper portion and a first lower portion, the first lower portion includes a vertical first slot in a sidewall of the first lower portion to make visible an end portion of the first threaded rod to ensure minimum threaded connection of the threaded rod in the first upper portion while the first threaded rod is adjusted vertically;
b) the second opening includes a second upper portion and a second lower portion, the second lower portion includes a vertical second slot in a sidewall of the second lower portion to make visible an end portion of the second threaded rod to ensure minimum threaded connection of the second threaded rod in the second upper portion while the second threaded rod is adjusted vertically.
18. The rod holder as in claim 16 , wherein the body includes leg portions to elevate the body above a formboard.
19. The rod holder as in claim 16 , wherein the first upper opening the second upper portion are threaded.
20. The rod holder as in claim 16 , wherein a first nut and a second nut are molded in the first upper portion and the second upper portion, respectively.
21. The rod holder as in claim 17 , wherein the first lower portion and the second lower portion include respective vertical ribs to engage the respective first threaded rod and the second threaded rod.
22. The rod holder as in claim 16 , wherein the body includes a center post with a third opening, the center post extends to the formboard.
23. The rod holder as in claim 22 , wherein:
a) the third opening includes a bottom wall with a fourth opening for receiving a screw for attaching the holder to the formboard; and
b) the bottom wall is breakable from the center post with the screw when the formboard is removed.
24. The rod holder as in claim 18 , wherein:
a) the leg portions each includes a third opening with a bottom wall with a fourth opening for attaching the holder to the formboard with a screw; and
b) the bottom wall is breakable from the center post with the screw when the formboard is removed.
25. A rod holder for being embedded in concrete, comprising:
a) a plastic body including leg portions to elevate the body above a formboard, and a center post with a first opening, the center post extending to the formboard;
b) a first nut and a second nut disposed in the first opening, the first nut being above the second nut;
c) the first opening including a bottom wall with a second opening for receiving a screw for attaching the holder to the formboard, the bottom wall being breakable from the center post with the screw when the formboard is removed; and
d) the first nut for holding an end portion of a first threaded rod, the second nut for holding an end portion of a second threaded nut inserted into the first opening from below when the formboard is removed.
26. The rod holder as in claim 25 , wherein a third nut is disposed in the first opening between the first nut and the second nut.
27. The rod holder as in claim 25 , wherein the first nut has a larger diameter than the second nut.
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