Safes – bank protection – or a related device – Supports and mountings – Detachable from interior only
Patent
1992-11-19
1995-01-03
Safavi, Michael
Safes, bank protection, or a related device
Supports and mountings
Detachable from interior only
52698, 5274521, E05G 100, E05G 2100, E04B 138
Patent
active
053776020
DESCRIPTION:
BRIEF SUMMARY
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates to a method of installing in-floor safes. Whilst the invention is according to one embodiment directed towards and is primarily to be described with reference to a method for installing in-floor safes, it is anticipated that the method is suitable for use with portable strong boxes and the like and may be used domestically or in commercial and office situations.
BACKGROUND
Typically in-floor safes are cast permanently in concrete and become part of the building or structure. Another known method of installing in-floor safes is to cut into a concrete base and create the necessary void into which the in-floor safe is concreted. Certain disadvantages are associated with both these methods. Firstly, the permanently casting in of a safe generally results in the owner having to abandon a valuable safe when moving premises. Secondly, the labour and machinery involved in the cutting of a void into a concrete base makes this form of installation expensive.
DISCLOSURE OF INVENTION
The fundamental purpose of the present invention is to provide a device and method for the removable installation of infloor or in-wall safes by casting a void in concrete and fastening the safe therein.
In one broad form the present invention comprises a formwork device for the casting of a void in concrete, said void adapted for the removable installation of a safe or strongbox, said formwork device comprising: forming part thereof, wherein when concrete is cast around said formwork device said anchorage means is embedded in said concrete, said safe or strongbox adapted to be secured within said void by fastening to said anchorage means.
In another form the present invention is a method of removably installing a safe or strongbox in concrete, said method comprising the steps of: least one anchorage means secured thereto or forming part thereof; anchorage means in said concrete; member and securing said safe to said anchorage means.
In a further form the invention comprises a formwork device for the casting of a void in concrete, said void adapted for the removable installation of a safe or strongbox, said formwork device comprising: portion with a cavity protruding therefrom, wherein an anchorage means is placed in said cavity of said at least one portion and said formwork member is adapted to receive said safe or strongbox and be fastened to said anchorage means by at least one securing means which is positioned in the interior of the safe or strongbox and protrudes therethrough to engage said anchorage means.
In an even further form the invention comprises a method of removably installing a safe in concrete, said method comprising the steps of: hollow interior and one open end and at least one portion with a cavity protruding therefrom; said ancorage means.
The invention will now be described by way of a non-limiting example with reference to the following drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the formwork device of the present invention.
FIG. 2 illustrates a partial cross sectional view of the formwork device of FIG. 1 and a concrete insert set in concrete.
FIG. 3 illustrates the concrete insert as depicted in FIG. 2 with the formwork device removed.
FIG. 4 illustrates a partial cross sectional view of a safe or the like being fitted to the void created by the formwork device.
FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of a second embodiment of the formwork device of the present invention.
FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective view of a third embodiment of the formwork device of the present invention.
FIG. 7 illustrates a partial cross sectional view of the formwork device of FIG. 6 set in concrete.
FIG. 8 illustrates a partial cross sectional view of the formwork device of FIGS. 6 and 7 with anchorage means being fitted.
FIG. 9 illustrates a partial cross sectional view of the formwork device of FIG. 6, 7 and 8 and the attachment of a safe thereto.
FIG. 10 illustrates an embodiment of a safe or strongbox suitable for use with a
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Litman Richard C.
Safavi Michael
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