US4258897A
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Structure for forming concrete troughs in the ground
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-10-15
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Granted: 1981-03-31
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Expires: 1999-10-15
Abstract
Abstract A method and structure in which a Y- or V-shaped trench is dug in the ground for spatially receiving a smaller, complentarily shaped form that is supported in the trench by re-enforcing rods or the like that remain in the set-up concrete when the form is removed. The form has retractible side walls to facilitate removal from the finished trough and further includes removable gutter and drain means that are left as integral parts of the trough when the form is removed.
Inventors
- 👤 Gene R. Stees
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:07
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/01; A01K1/0103
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A variable-angle Y-shaped mold structure for use in forming a V-shaped concrete trough in a larger, pre-formed V-shaped trench in the earth, comprising a pair of horizontally elongated side boards, each having upper and lower edges and opposite upright end edges, said boards being arranged with their lower edges spaced laterally apart to provide an elongated bottom opening; means hingedly connecting the boards together at their lower edges on a horizontal axis to enable the boards to move relative to each other and thus to provide a variable-angle Y; means cross-connecting the boards adjacent to their upper edges for selectively moving the boards about the hinge axis to establish a preselected angle of the Y; elongated gutter means attached to the boards at their lower edges to close the aforesaid bottom opening; and a pair of V-shaped end wall members received respectively at the opposite end edges of the boards.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A variable-angle Y-shaped mold structure for use in forming a V-shaped concrete trough in a larger, pre-formed V-shaped trench in the earth, comprising a pair of horizontally elongated side boards, each having upper and lower edges and opposite upright end edges, said boards being arranged with their lower edges spaced laterally apart to provide an elongated bottom opening; means hingedly connecting the boards together at their lower edges on a horizontal axis to enable the boards to move relative to each other and thus to provide a variable-angle Y; means cross-connecting the boards adjacent to their upper edges for selectively moving the boards about the hinge axis to establish a preselected angle of the Y; elongated gutter means attached to the boards at their lower edges to close the aforesaid bottom opening; and a pair of V-shaped end wall members received respectively at the opposite end edges of the boards.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The structure of claim 1, characterized in that the gutter means is detachable from the boards to remain in the trough when the mold structure is removed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The structure of claim 1, further characterized in that the gutter means is provided with a drain outlet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The structure of claim 1, further characterized in that an elongated, support strip is attached to each side board adjacent to its upper edge.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The structure of claim 4, further characterized in that each support strip is attached to its side board at an angle to the horizontal to enable support of the structure in a sloping position in the trench.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
80 words
The structure of claim 1, further characterized in that the hinge means includes a pair of generally upright elements within the V and having the hinge axis at their lower ends, said elements rising from said axis to a level generally that of the side board upper edges, each of said elements being cross-braced to its associated side board, and the means for selecting the angle between the side boards is connected between the upper end portions of said elements.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The structure of claim 6, further characterized in that there are a plurality of similar elements spaced apart lengthwise of the structure and there are a plurality of means for selecting the angle between the side boards.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
The structure of claim 1, further characterized in that at least one end wall member is made up of a pair of laterally coplanar members, each attached to a side board for movement therewith as the angle of the Y is varied.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
The structure of claim 8, further characterized in that the aforesaid end wall members have confronting edges spaced apart to leave a Y-shaped opening between them, a removable cover means is attachable to said end wall members to close said opening.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
The structure of claim 1, further characterized in that at least one end wall member has a bottom portion including a depending circular projection for attachment thereto of a drain conduit.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
The structure of claim 10, further characterized in that the aforesaid end wall member includes an upright lifting attachment for lifting said end wall member from the finished trough.
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