Patent ID: 6099196
Filing Date: 2000-08-08
Classification: E04C,F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
A quick connect splice for making an end-to-end splice joint, comprising:two axially aligned concrete reinforcement bars having raised surface portions;at least two shell sections radially assembled to said bars in axially interlocking relationship with said bars, each of said shell sections extending axially partially over each of said bars, said shell sections defining a tapered exterior surface;a sleeve circumferentially encompassing said shell sections against radial separation from said bars and defining a tapered interior surface opposing said tapered exterior surface;said tapered exterior surface and said tapered interior surface being adapted for frictionally engaging with each other in a taper lock responsive to axial urging of said sleeve against said shell sections without rotation of the sleeve thereby to secure the sleeve in radially containing relationship about said shell sections.