Adjustable Rebar Connector

• US 20130180200A1
• Filed: 01/12/2012
• Published: 07/18/2013
• Est. Priority Date: 01/12/2012
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Polylok Incorporated
• Original Assignee: Polylok Incorporated
• Inventors: Gavin, Peter W.
• Application Number:
  US13/349,023
• Publication Number:
  US 20130180200A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 52/677
• CPC Class Codes: E04C 5/167 Connection by means of clips or other resilient elements
• CPC Class Codes: E04C 5/168 Spacers connecting parts for reinforcements and spacing the reinforcements from the form

Abstract

An adjustable rebar connector for joining rebar rods is disclosed. In some embodiments, the connector includes the following: a first portion including one or more arms, each of the one or more arms including a male portion extending therefrom and a first notch having a first longitudinal axis, the first notch being configured to releasably retain a first rebar rod; a second portion including a second notch formed therein and one or more female portions for receiving and retaining the male portion extending from a corresponding one of the one or more arms, the second notch having a second longitudinal axis that is not parallel to the first longitudinal axis, the second notch being configured to releasably retain a second rebar rod; a chair portion extending outwardly from one or more of the first and second portions; and a hinge portion joining the first and second portions.

Claims

1. An adjustable rebar connector comprising:

a first portion including one or more arms, each of said one or more arms including a male portion extending therefrom and a first notch having a first longitudinal axis;

a second portion including a second notch formed therein and one or more female portions for receiving and retaining said male portion extending from a corresponding one of said one or more arms, said second notch having a second longitudinal axis that is not parallel to said first longitudinal axis; and

a hinge portion joining said first and second portions.

2. An adjustable rebar connector according to claim 1, further comprising a chair portion extending outwardly from one or more of said first and second portions.

3. An adjustable rebar connector according to claim 1, wherein one of said male portions and one of said female portions form an adjustable and releasable connection.

4. An adjustable rebar connector according to claim 3, wherein said connection is a ratchet mechanism.

5. An adjustable rebar connector according to claim 3, wherein said one or more female portions include a release button for allowing said male portion to be released.

6. An adjustable rebar connector according to claim 1, wherein said first and second longitudinal axes are substantially perpendicular.

7. An adjustable rebar connector according to claim 1, wherein one or more of said first and second portions include tabbed portions configured for enhancing grip.

8. An adjustable rebar connector according to claim 1, wherein said male portions is curved.

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17. An adjustable rebar connector for joining rebar rods to one another, said connector comprising:

a first portion including one or more arms, each of said one or more arms including a male portion extending therefrom and a first notch having a first longitudinal axis, said first notch being configured to releasably retain a first rebar rod;

a second portion including a second notch formed therein and one or more female portions for receiving and retaining said male portion extending from a corresponding one of said one or more arms, said second notch having a second longitudinal axis that is not parallel to said first longitudinal axis, said second notch being configured to releasably retain a second rebar rod;

a chair portion extending outwardly from one or more of said first and second portions; and

a hinge portion joining said first and second portions.

18. A connector according to claim 17, wherein one of said male portions and one of said female portions form an adjustable and releasable connection.

19. A connector according to claim 18, wherein said connection is a ratchet mechanism.

20. A connector according to claim 17, wherein said first and second longitudinal axes are substantially perpendicular.