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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 25, 2011
Filed:
Jun. 16, 2005
Robert Spindler, Carol Stream, IL (US);
Robert Spindler, Carol Stream, IL (US);
Dayton Superior Corporation, Dayton, OH (US);
Abstract
A locking systemfor securing adjacent concrete form panelstogether during assembly of a concrete formis disclosed. The locking systemincludes a mounting blockwhich is removably attachable to one of the adjacent panels. A slide memberis mounted for sliding movement relative to the mounting blockbetween a first position retracted from aligned aperturesin side membersof the adjacent panelsand a second position extending through the aligned apertures. The slide memberincludes a bolt membermounted to rotate within the mounting blockin its extended position between locked and unlocked positions to secure the adjacent panelstogether. Alternatively, the bolt memberis configured to receive a wedge memberat its projecting end or has a clamping membermounted to rotate on the bolt memberfor securing the adjacent panelstogether.