Patent ID: 8651449
Filing Date: 2014-02-18
Classification: E04G

Abstract:
1. A concrete forming panel comprising at least first and second interlocking panel sections; the sections having a mechanical hinge connection joining said sections at an intermediate position extending in a length or width of said forming panel; said mechanical connection comprising a hook portion on said first panel received in a slot portion of said second panel and including a lip that forms a stop abutment of said hinge connection and that is engaged when said panel sections are joined by said hinge connection and aligned to form a planar forming face; wherein said concrete forming panel includes a series of brace members extending across said panel sections on a rear surface thereof, each brace member maintaining engagement of said stop abutment and providing a rear support of said mechanical connection opposing deflection of said forming face towards said brace member; wherein said second panel below said slot includes a downwardly extending web member having a bead portion at a distal end thereof, said bead portion being in engagement with said series of brace members to provide said rear support of said mechanical connection; wherein said first panel includes a downwardly extending first side rail, said second panel includes a downwardly extending second side rail, and each brace member of said series of brace members extends between said first and second side rails; and wherein said first side rail includes an inwardly extending first flange, said second side rail includes an inwardly extending second flange, said first and second flanges extend toward one another, and said first and second flanges support said brace members at opposite ends of said brace members, such that the concrete forming panel exhibits a smooth forming surface.