Office Action 1: Notice of Allowance (2024-06-26)

CLAIMS:
WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:

\[claim 1\] A temporary earth-retaining structure using a guide bracket, comprising:a pile (110) having a H-beam shape and provided with a
first flange (112) at a backfill soil side and a second flange (114) at an excavated soil side;a ground anchor (120) provided with an anchor (122) of which one end is anchored to a lower portion of backfill soil and a tensile member (124) extending from the other end
of the anchor (122) to sequentially pass through the first flange (112) and the second flange (114); anda guide bracket (130) disposed on a ground of the backfill soil while being fixed to the first flange (112) at an upper portion of the pile (110), and changing a direction
of the tensile member (124), which is wired parallel to a longitudinal direction of the pile (110) into a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the pile (110) from a lower portion of the backfill soil so as to be guided toward the second flange (124),wherein the guide bracket (130) comprises:
a plurality of side plates (132, 133) spaced a predetermined distance from each other on the first flange (112) to protrude toward the outside of the first flange (112) and provided in a plate shape to prevent the tensile
member (124) from being separated outward from a side surface of the guide bracket (130); anda direction change rotation plate (131) disposed

between the plurality of side plates (132, 133) at outer ends of the plurality of side plates (132, 133) and having a curved contact surface with the tensile member (124) so that the tensile member (124) is changed in direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the pile (110),wherein the tensile member (124) comprises a first tensile member (124a) and a second tensile member (124b),wherein the first tensile member (124a) and the second tensile member (124b) are disposed adjacent to each other at the other end of the anchor (122) so as to be integrated with each other, wherein, as the first tensile member (124a) and the second tensile member (124b) are closer to the direction change rotation plate (131) from the other end of the anchor (122), a spaced distance therebetween increases, and the first tensile member (124a) and the second tensile member (124b) sequentially pass through the first flange (122) and the second flange (124) in a state which the spaced distance therebetween from a point that is in contact with the direction change rotation plate (131) is constantly maintained.

\[claim 2\] The temporary earth-retaining structure of claim
1, wherein the first tensile member (124a) and the second tensile member (124b) are wired to be adjacent to inner surfaces of the plurality of side plates (132, 133) so as to
be spaced at a predetermined distance from the inside of the guide bracket (130), and a rounded protrusion (135) configured to maintain the spaced distance between the first tensile member (124a) and the second tensile member (124b)
and fix positions of the first tensile member (124a) and the second tensile member (124b) on the direction change rotation plate (131) so that tensile force caused by the first tensile member (124a) and the second tensile member (124b) is equally distributed throughout a full width of the first flange (112) is provided to protrude from a top surface of the direction change rotation plate (131).

\[claim 3\] The temporary earth-retaining structure of claim 2, wherein the direction change rotation plate (131) is
seated and fixed on a bottom plate (136) disposed perpendicular to the first flange 112 between the plurality of side plates (132, 133), and the bottom plate (136) is provided to protrude in a direction perpendicular to the first flange (112) so as to be supported by a rib (137) attached to a lower portion of the bottom plate (136).

\[claim 4\]. The temporary earth-retaining structure of claim 3, wherein the rounded protrusion (135) is provided to be spaced a predetermined distance from each of the inner
surfaces of the plurality of side plates (132, 133) from a top surface of the direction change rotation plate (131).

\[claim 5\] The temporary earth-retaining structure of claim 4, wherein the rounded protrusion (135) has a curved shape that is inclined so that a protruding height of the rounded protrusion (135) on the top surface of the direction change
rotation plate (131) decreases as it moves from a central portion to an edge of the rounded protrusion (135).

\[claim 6\] The temporary earth-retaining structure of claim 5, wherein a groove is provided in the top surface of the
direction change rotation plate (131) to seat the rounded protrusion (135), and the rounded protrusion (135) is seated and assembled in the groove.

\[claim 7\] The temporary earth-retaining structure of claim 2, wherein, at upper ends of the plurality of side plates (132, 133) adjacent to the first flange (112), an upper plate (134) configured to prevent the first tensile member (124a) and the second tensile member (124b) from being separated outward from an upper side of the guide bracket (130) is disposed between the plurality of side plates (132,
133).

\[claim 8\]. A method for constructing the temporary earth- retaining structure by using the guide bracket (130) of any
one of claims 1 to 7, the method comprising:forming a first drill hole inside backfill soil;
anchoring a ground anchor (120) in the first drill

hole;inserting a pile (110) into a second drill hole formed to be spaced a predetermined distance from the first drill hole;
installing the guide bracket (130) on an upper portion of the pile (110);
changing a direction of each of first tensile member (124a) and the second tensile member (124b), which are wired parallel to a longitudinal direction of the pile (110) from
a lower portion of the backfill soil, to a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the pile (110) by the guide bracket (130) so as to be guided from the first flange (112) to the second flange (114);tensioning the first tensile member (124a) and the second tensile member (124b); andallowing the first tensile member (124a) and the second tensile member (124b) to be spaced a predetermined distance from each other by a direction change rotation plate (131) and a rounded protrusion (135) of the guide
bracket (130) in the process of tensioning the first tensile member (124a) and the second tensile member (124b) so that tensile force by the first tensile member (124a) and the second tensile member (124b) is equally distributed throughout a full width of the first flange (112).
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OFFICE ACTION:
DETAILED ACTION
Notice of Pre-AIA  or AIA  Status
The present application, filed on or after March 16, 2013, is being examined under the first inventor to file provisions of the AIA .
Allowable Subject Matter
Claims 1-8 are allowed.
The following is an examiner’s statement of reasons for allowance:  Choi (KR 102315422 B1) represents the closest prior art.  Specifically, Choi discloses an H-beam pile provided with a ground anchor disposed in the retained earth, wherein the anchor connects to a guide bracket fixed on the pile comprising side plates and a direction change rotation plate to facilitate the connection between two tensile members at positioned horizontally on the outer side of the pile to the positioned vertically with the distal end of the anchor.  Jin (KR 20180060852 A) discloses a pile provided with a ground anchor, guide bracket and change of rotation plate to accommodate a single tensile member.  Lee et al. (KR 20150088406 A) discloses a pile provided with a ground anchor and a switching unit to accommodate a single tensile member.  Motoi et al. (KR 2013136921 A) discloses a pile provided with a ground anchor and a pulley to accommodate a single tensile member.  (KR 101060287 B1) and Sohn (KR 100652530 B1) disclose an angle adjustment brackets to enable a single ground anchor to be installed at an angle.  Park et al. (KR 101036173 B1) discloses a pile and waler system having a guide bracket that can accommodate multiple tensile members.  However, the prior art of record fails to disclose, teach or suggest – either alone or in combination – an H-beam pile provided with a ground anchor disposed in the retained earth, wherein the anchor connects to a guide bracket fixed on the pile comprising side plates and a direction change rotation plate to facilitate the connection between two tensile members at positioned horizontally on the outer side of the pile to the positioned vertically with the distal end of the anchor ‘wherein the state at which the spaced distance between the tensile members between the flange the members pass through/anchor to and the change of rotation plates is constantly maintained’, as explicitly recited in the instant claims.
Any comments considered necessary by applicant must be submitted no later than the payment of the issue fee and, to avoid processing delays, should preferably accompany the issue fee.  Such submissions should be clearly labeled “Comments on Statement of Reasons for Allowance.”
Conclusion



CITED REFERENCE SUMMARIES: Ref KR102315422B1: Claims:
An anchor installed in the back soil of a pile installed for temporary retaining facilities, one side being fixed in the ground while the other side is fixed to the pile to tension the pile to have resistance to the earth pressure of the back soil; It is fixed to the back surface of the pile and includes a direction change bracket for guiding the tension member of the anchor to be wired up and down in the vertical direction in the back soil, and then change the direction from the ground to the pile, The tension member is a primary tension member installed in the direction changing bracket and a secondary tension member installed in a pile behind the primary tension member. .
The method according to claim 1, Including a direction changing roller installed in the direction changing bracket, the anchor tension member is for a temporary retaining facility using a direction change bracket and upright anchor, characterized in that the direction is changed along the direction change roller pile reinforcement.
The method according to claim 1 or 2, comprising a fixed beam fixed to the pile, and the direction change bracket is for retaining temporary facilities using a turning bracket and upright anchor, characterized in that it is installed on the fixed beam so as to be able to move forward and backward. pile reinforcement.
The method according to claim 1, wherein the direction change bracket includes a horizontal portion fixed to the pile and an inclined portion formed to be inclined on an upper portion of the horizontal portion, and the tension member is wired at a right angle or at an angle to at least one side of the horizontal portion and the inclined portion A pile reinforcement device for retaining temporary facilities using a direction change bracket and an upright anchor.
and piles installed at a certain distance from each other; earth plates installed between the piles; An anchor installed in the back soil of the pile and having one side fixed in the ground while the other side is fixed to the pile to tension the pile so as to have resistance to the earth pressure of the back soil; It is fixed to the back surface of the pile and includes a direction change bracket for guiding the tension member of the anchor to be wired up and down in the vertical direction in the back soil, and then change the direction from the ground to the pile, The tension member is a primary tension member fixed to the direction changing bracket and a secondary tension member installed on a pile behind the primary tension member. Temporary earth retaining facility comprising a.
As a construction method of a temporary retaining facility comprising a pile reinforcement device for a retaining temporary facility using the direction change bracket according to claim 6 and an upright anchor, A first step of installing a pile; a second step of installing an anchor in the ground behind the pile; A third step of installing by converting the tension member of the anchor, which is wired along the longitudinal direction in the ground, in the transverse direction toward the pile through a direction change bracket installed on the pile; Including a fourth step of tensioning the tension material to tension the pile with a tension force to resist the earth pressure of the back soil, The third step is to install a primary tension member in the direction change bracket and install a secondary tension member to the pile, and the fourth step is to tension the secondary tension member after first tensioning the primary tension member Temporary retaining facility construction method comprising a pile reinforcement device for retaining temporary facilities using a direction change bracket and an upright anchor.
Ref KR20180060852A: Claims:
Drilling the ground according to the installation position of the earth retaining wall 100 to form a punched hole 10; Forming an anchor-perforation hole (20) deeper than the depth of the pierce hole (10); Inserting an earth anchor (30) into the anchor-perforation hole (20) and exposing a steel wire (31) connected to the earth anchor (30) to the ground; Providing a tension pipe (41) for forming a tension hole in the reinforcing bar assembly (40); Inserting a rebar assembly (40) into the punched-through hole (10); Pouring concrete into the pile-hole 10; And And a step of passing the steel wire (31) through the tension pipe (41) and tightening the steel wire (31) with a support plate (33).
The method according to claim 1, The anchor-perforation hole 20 extends under the ground at the bottom of the punched-through hole 10, The tension pipe (41) is arranged to penetrate in the longitudinal direction of the pile-hole (10) The steel wire (31) is fixed after being tensed by the pressure plate (33) on a file formed by curing concrete through the tension pipe (41). The steel wire (31) Method.
The method of claim 2, The reinforcing bar assembly 40 is laid so as to be exposed to the pile, CAP concrete is laid and cured on the plurality of files to connect the plurality of files to form a CAP finishing portion 60, The tension pipe 41 is arranged to expose a tensile hole on the CAP finish 60, Wherein the steel wire (31) passes through the tension pipe (41) and is tightened on the CAP finishing portion (60) with the pressure plate (33) Method.
The method according to claim 1, The anchor-perforation hole 20 is formed in the ground at the back surface of the punched-through hole 10, The tension pipe (41) is arranged to penetrate laterally from the upper end of the punched-through hole (10) The steel wire (31) is fixed after being tensed by the pressure plate (33) on the side of the pile which is generated by passing concrete through the tension pipe (41), and is fixed to the pile of the underground structure having a narrow edge margin space Wall construction method.
The method of claim 4, The reinforcing bar assembly 40 is laid so as to be exposed to the pile, CAP concrete is laid and cured on the plurality of files to connect the plurality of files to form a CAP finishing portion 60, The tension pipe 41 is disposed to expose a tensile hole at the side of the CAP finishing portion 60, Wherein the steel wire (31) passes through the tension pipe (41) and is fixed to the side of the CAP finishing portion (60) after being tensed by the pressure plate (33) Construction method.
The method according to claim 1, The reinforcing bar assembly 40 is coupled with a bonded steel plate portion 43 corresponding to the inner periphery of the punched hole 10, Characterized in that the joining steel plate portions (43) are bound by joining a steel wale band (70) to the joining steel plate portion (43) exposed while the soil surrounded by the cured retaining wall (100) Construction Method of Retaining Wall for Underground Structures with Free Space.
Drilling the ground according to the installation position of the earth retaining wall 100 to form a punched hole 10; Forming an anchor-perforation hole (20) deeper than the depth of the pierce hole (10); Inserting an earth anchor (30) into the anchor-perforation hole (20) and exposing a steel wire (31) connected to the earth anchor (30) to the ground; Inserting the file into the file-perforation hole (10) with the steel wire (31) passed through the through hole (81) in the PHC file (80) having the through hole (81) in the longitudinal direction; And And fixing the steel wire (31) by tilting the steel wire (31) with the support plate (33) on the file, and fixing the steel wire (31).
The method of claim 7, Mounting a CAP closure part (60) on the plurality of files to connect the plurality of files, Wherein the steel wire (31) is fixed on the CAP finishing part (60) after being tensed by the support plate (33), and then the steel wire (31) is fixed on the CAP finishing part (60).
The method of claim 8, The CAP finisher 60 includes an arc-shaped insertion portion 61 corresponding to a side portion of the plurality of files and a plurality of insertion portions 61 at the upper end of the insertion portion 61, And a CAP plate (63) formed with a tensile hole corresponding to the through hole (81) of the bottom wall.
The method of claim 7, In the file, a bonded steel plate 43 is inserted at a predetermined interval in the longitudinal direction to be inserted into the punched-through hole 10, Characterized in that the joining steel plate portions (43) are bound by joining a steel wale band (70) to the joining steel plate portion (43) exposed while the soil surrounded by the cured retaining wall (100) Construction Method of Retaining Wall for Underground Structures with Free Space.
The method of claim 10, Wherein the exposed bonded steel plate part (43) is adjusted to match the horizontal height between the adjacent bonded steel plate parts (43), and is fixed to the pile by bolting. The floor panel of an underground structure having a narrow frame clearance space Construction method.
Ref KR20150088406A: Claims:
(100) which is vertically erected so that one side thereof is in close contact with the side wall (2) of the excavation site (1); A direction changing unit (200) extending in a horizontal direction from one surface of a ground exposed portion of the earth retaining wall body (100); An inflator 310 which is embedded in a ground at a vertically downward point of the end of the direction switching unit 200 and a second inflator 310 which extends over the direction switching unit 200 and whose one side in the longitudinal direction extends vertically downward, A tensioning wire 320 extending in the longitudinal direction on the other side in the longitudinal direction and passing through the securing wall body 100 and a fastening member 320 for fastening the other end of the tensioning wire 320 in the longitudinal direction to the securing wall body 100, (330); Wherein the first and second retaining members are formed of an elastic material.
The method according to claim 1, The reinforcing steel (100) is arranged so that the longitudinal direction thereof is directed to the width direction of the earth retaining wall body (100), and the reinforcing steel (100) 120, &lt; / RTI &gt; And the other side of the tension wire (320) passing through the securing wall (100) is fastened to the fastening member (330) after passing through the reinforcing steel (120).
The method of claim 2, Further comprising a support bracket (110) coupled to be protruded from the other surface of the earth retaining wall body (100) so that the reinforcing steel (120) is seated on the upper surface.
The method according to claim 1, Wherein the direction switching unit (200) is formed with a curved corner at which the tension wire (320) extends.
The method according to claim 1, Wherein the direction switching unit (200) is a roller that is rotatably mounted on one surface of the earth retaining wall body (100).
A first step of down-excavating the ground to form excavation ground 1; A second step of vertically erecting the earth retaining wall body (100) so that one side of the securing wall body (100) is in close contact with the side wall (2) of the excavation site (1); An expansion body 310 provided at one side of the anchor 300 is buried in a ground at a position spaced a certain distance from the other side of the earth retaining wall 100 and then an expansion material is injected into the interior of the expansion body 310 A third step of expanding the inflator 310; A direction changing unit 200 extending vertically upward from one side of a point exposed to the ground of the earth retaining wall body 100 by extending a tension wire 320 connected to the inflating body 310 on one side in the longitudinal direction, A fourth step of passing through the earth retaining wall body 100 after the extension direction is changed so that the extension direction is directed to the horizontal direction so as to cover the earth retaining wall body 100; A fifth step of coupling the other side of the tension wire 320 penetrating the earth retaining wall body 100 to the earth retaining wall body 100 in a state that the tension wire 320 is pulled; Wherein the retaining structure is formed of a metal.
Ref JP2013136921A: Claims:
A ground anchor is placed on the ground on the back side of the retaining wall, and a guide is installed on the ground on the back side of the retaining wall to change the direction of the tension material of the ground anchor so as to face the head of the retaining wall, A method of supporting a retaining wall, wherein a tension material is fixed to the head of the retaining wall to apply a load to the back side of the head of the retaining wall.
The method for supporting a retaining wall according to claim 1, wherein the ground anchor is placed so as to be inclined with respect to a vertical line.
The method for supporting a mountain retaining wall according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a fixing body for fixing the ground anchor to the ground is provided at a position deeper than a ground slip line on the back side of the mountain retaining wall.
A ground anchor is placed on the ground on the back side of the retaining wall, and a guide is installed on the ground on the back side of the retaining wall to change the direction of the tension material of the ground anchor so as to face the head of the retaining wall, Applying a load to the back side of the head of the retaining wall by fixing a tendon to the head of the retaining wall; Drilling a region inside the retaining wall; Building a basement in the excavated area to be a support for the retaining wall; Removing the load from the head of the retaining wall after construction of the underground structure; A construction method of an underground structure characterized by comprising:
A ground anchor placed in the ground on the back side of the retaining wall, A guide that is installed on the ground on the back side of the retaining wall and changes the direction of the tension material of the ground anchor so as to face the head of the retaining wall; A support structure for a retaining wall, wherein the tendon is fixed to the head of the retaining wall.
Ref KR101060287B1: Claims:
Regarding the earth anchor bracket supported by the belt (1) for fixing the earth anchor (inserted in the ground to prevent ground collapse), A plate member having an arc portion 11 having a predetermined radius R, the side plate 10 of which a guide hole 12 having the same curvature as the arc portion 11 is formed on the plate surface so that the pair face each other. ; A pipe-shaped member installed between the side plates 10, the fixing hole 21 is provided in the body, the fastener is coupled to the guide hole 12 and the fixing hole 21, the radius of the circular arc (11) An angle adjusting rod 20 fixed to the center of rotation by the rotation axis freely; An upper plate 30 coupled to the upper end of the angle adjusting rod 20 and moving along the arc portion 11, the plate having a through portion 31 communicating with the angle adjusting rod 20; Angle adjustment bracket 100, characterized in that comprising a.
Regarding the earth anchor bracket supported by the belt (1) for fixing the earth anchor (inserted in the ground to prevent ground collapse),
A plate member having an arc portion 11 having a predetermined radius R, the side plate 10 of which a guide hole 12 having the same curvature as the arc portion 11 is formed on the plate surface so that the pair face each other. ;
A pipe-shaped member installed between the side plates 10, the fixing hole 21 is provided in the body, the fastener is coupled to the guide hole 12 and the fixing hole 21, the radius of the circular arc (11) An angle adjusting rod 20 fixed to the center of rotation by the rotation axis freely;
An upper plate 30 coupled to the upper end of the angle adjusting rod 20 and moving along the arc portion 11, the plate having a through portion 31 communicating with the angle adjusting rod 20; Angle adjustment bracket 100, characterized in that comprising a.
Ref KR101036173B1: Claims:
An acupressure device that is fastened to an anchor embedded in the ground behind the earth wall to support the earth wall, wherein both ends are opened at the center of the support beam 20 in close contact with the earth wall, and a spherical part 41 is formed therein. 40 is provided, and the support sphere 30 is formed in the spherical portion 41 of the concrete housing 40, the through hole 31 penetrating the center as a sphere whose inner diameter and outer diameter of the spherical portion 41 coincide. In the spherical support acupressure device that is coupled, the fixing head 16 is coupled to the anchor is fastened to the front of the through hole 31 of the support sphere 30, At the end of the support beam 20 side of the concrete housing 40, a housing plate 43 protruding in a direction perpendicular to the central axis of the concrete housing 40 is formed; Between the concrete housing 40 and the support beam 20 is installed a moving plate 45 having an opening 47 in the center; A pair of parallel housing slits 44 are formed in the housing plate 43 to be screwed with the moving plate 45, and the moving plate 45 has a pair of moving plate slits 46 perpendicular to the housing slit 44. ) Is formed and screwed with the support beam 20, the spherical support acupressure apparatus, characterized in that the installation position of the concrete housing 40 is adjusted in the horizontal and vertical directions.
Ref KR100652530B1: Claims:
A bracket supported by a horizontal beam coupled to a side surface of an earth wall to fix a free field of an anchor body inserted into a hole formed in an earth wall according to an earth anchor method. Two side plates including a slope of a curve and facing each other; A rail member fixed between the inclined sides of the side plates, the rail member having a longitudinal guide hole and having the same curvature as the inclined sides of the both side plates; An acupressure plate having a drawing hole for drawing out the anchor body and capable of adjusting the position according to the tension angle of the anchor body by moving along the rail member; Earth anchor bracket including
A bracket supported by a horizontal beam coupled to a side surface of an earth wall to fix a free field of an anchor body inserted into a hole formed in an earth wall according to an earth anchor method.
Two side plates including a slope of a curve and facing each other;
A rail member fixed between the inclined sides of the side plates, the rail member having a longitudinal guide hole and having the same curvature as the inclined sides of the both side plates;
An acupressure plate having a drawing hole for drawing out the anchor body and capable of adjusting the position according to the tension angle of the anchor body by moving along the rail member;
Earth anchor bracket including
The method of claim 2, A cylinder member communicating with the outlet hole is coupled to one surface of the acupressure plate, and the acupressure plate may move along the rail member while the cylinder member is inserted into the guide hole of the rail member. Anchor bracket
The method of claim 2,
A cylinder member communicating with the outlet hole is coupled to one surface of the acupressure plate, and the acupressure plate may move along the rail member while the cylinder member is inserted into the guide hole of the rail member. Anchor bracket
The method of claim 3, An auxiliary support plate larger than the outer diameter of the cylinder member is formed at the lower end of the cylinder member, Earth anchor bracket, characterized in that for supporting the auxiliary support plate between the two side plates, an auxiliary rail member having a curvature of the same curvature as the rail member is installed.
The method of claim 3,
An auxiliary support plate larger than the outer diameter of the cylinder member is formed at the lower end of the cyli
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