Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Machine or implement
Patent
1996-04-08
1997-06-17
Wood, Wynn E.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Machine or implement
264293, 264162, 404 97, 404118, 15 791, E04F 2124
Patent
active
056386567
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and methodology for smoothing relatively small pads of freshly laid concrete. In one embodiment the smoothing apparatus comprises a pair of broom assemblies joined by a gang bar structure and each pivotally movable on the gang bar structure between first and second angularly displaced positions. With the broom assemblies in their first angular positions, the smoothing apparatus is moved in one direction across a first section of the pad by a first worker pulling on a first rope and a second worker commensurately letting out a second rope, whereafter the smoothing apparatus may be moved laterally on the pad to overlie a second section of the pad laterally adjacent the first pad section and the smoothing apparatus may be moved in the opposite direction across the second section of the pad with the broom assemblies in their second angular positions, the second worker pulling on the second rope, and the first worker commensurately letting out the first rope. In a second embodiment, the smoothing apparatus comprises a forward fresno assembly and a rearward broom assembly, the apparatus is moved back and forth across the pad utilizing a single rope swivelly secured to the apparatus, and the apparatus is swiveled 180.degree. as it is moved laterally on the pad between successive lateral sections so that the fresno is always in the lead.
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Kang Timothy B.
Wood Wynn E.
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