Patent ID: 8282869
Filing Date: 2012-10-09
Classification: B28B,E02D

Abstract:
1. A method of fabricating a meter pit, said meter pit comprising elongated precast wall sections of generally cylindrical configuration in end-to-end relation to one another, said pit being made from the steps comprising: (a) securing a slip ring within a concentric jacket; (b) positioning a pallet having said concentric jacket attached thereto on a turntable; (c) lowering a packerhead assembly within said jacket, said packerhead assembly having a concentric rollerhead provided with a trowel, said trowel having a radially inwardly and downwardly inclined lower edge; (d) injecting concrete into an annular space between said jacket and said rollerhead for downward flow until the space is entirely filled; (e) raising said rollerhead and trowel as said annular space is being filled followed by removing said jacket; and (f) removing said slip ring from said wall sections.