Patent ID: 6254056
Filing Date: 2001-07-03
Classification: E04G

Abstract:
A clamp/waler bracket used in concrete form construction, the clamp/waler bracket is used to releasably engage a tie-rod extending outwardly from an outside of a plywood panel, the bracket used to compress a wood brace against the side of the plywood panel, the bracket comprising:a tie-rod connecting arm having an upper portion, a lower portion and a center portion, the center portion having a hole therein adapted for receiving a portion of the tie-rod therethrough;a handle attached to said connecting arm and adapted for engaging a portion of the tie-rod;an angle arm having a first end attached to a lower end of said connecting arm, said angle arm extending downwardly and at an angle from said connecting arm;a pair of gussets, opposite ends of said gussets attached to said angle arm and said connecting arm for adding strength to said angle arm;a vertical panel arm having a lower end attached to a second end of said angle arm, said vertical panel arm adapted for receipt next to the outside of the plywood panel, an upper portion of said vertical panel arm bent outwardly at 90 degrees forming a brace ledge; anda brace tab formed in the center portion of said connecting arm and bent inwardly at 90 degrees from said connection arm, said brace ledge and said brace tab adapted for receiving a portion of the wood brace thereon.