Patent ID: 6668503
Filing Date: 2003-12-30
Classification: B29C,E04B

Abstract:
A connector for tying together opposed foam panels in spaced and parallel relationship to make a form for receiving flowable material, the connector comprising:a pair of anchor members, one being devised to be embedded in one of said foam panels and the other being devised to be embedded in the other one of said foam panels, each anchor member having: an elongated flange plate for extending longitudinally and deep inside the foam panel; and an elongated link element connected longitudinally to the flange plate and having a projecting end devised to come out of the foam panel once the anchor member is embedded therein, the projecting end comprising: a stabilising plate parallel to the flange plate for extending flush with an inner surface of the foam panel; a plurality of connecting elements projecting from the stabilising plate, each connecting element comprising a longitudinally extending pivot pin; and a web member for extending between said foam panels, the web member having opposite longitudinal side ends, each of said longitudinal side ends defining a plurality of arms cooperating with each of the connecting elements, each arm having an extremity pivotally connected to the pivot pin of a corresponding connecting element so as to be rotatable around an axis defined by said pivot pin, thereby allowing the web member and anchor member to pivot with respect to each other.