Joints and connections – Interfitted members – Clamped members
Patent
1998-09-21
2000-01-25
Kim, Harry C.
Joints and connections
Interfitted members
Clamped members
403371, 5222313, F16B 214, E04C 310
Patent
active
060171650
ABSTRACT:
An improved anchor for a post-tension system having an anchor body with an internal wedge-receiving cavity. The cavity has a first portion of constantly diminishing diameter extending inwardly from one end of the anchor body. The first portion has an angle of taper with respect to a center line of the cavity. The cavity has a second portion extending inwardly from an opposite end of the anchor body. The first portion and the second portion are coaxial and communicate with each other. The second portion has an angle of taper which is less than the first portion. The first and second portions are cast with the anchor body. The angle of taper of the second portion is less than seven degrees or a negative angle with respect to the center line.
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