Patent ID: 8092071
Filing Date: 2012-01-10
Classification: B28B,E04G

Abstract:
1. A vibratory grout consolidator device for attaching to a reinforcing bar that extends through grout and for substantially eliminating gaps and voids in the grout, the device comprising: a clamp which engages the reinforcing bar, the clamp includes a bar sleeve which extends around the reinforcing bar, the bar sleeve having a pair of open ends allowing the reinforcing bar to extend fully through the bar sleeve and protrude from both of the open ends, the bar sleeve has a first part and a second part that together form a cylindrical tube having a proximal end and a distal end, the pair of open ends are the proximal end and the distal end, the clamp includes a spring and a first arm pivotally attached to a second arm, the spring is coupled to the first arm and the second arm, the first arm attached to the first part of the bar sleeve and the second arm attached to the second part of the bar sleeve, the clamp having an open position and a closed position, the clamp includes a clamping mechanism connected to the first arm and second arm, the clamping mechanism providing a mechanism for opening and closing the clamp; and a vibration source attached to the clamp, the vibration source selectively producing vibration which is communicated through the bar sleeve to the reinforcing bar to consolidate grout surrounding said reinforcing bar and substantially eliminate gaps and voids therein.