Dowel bar assembly and mechanical connector

摘要

A mechanical connector for securing a dowel rod to a frame of a dowel bar assembly as well as a dowel bar assembly are detailed. Each embodiment of the mechanical connector includes a portion to receive the dowel bar. A second portion of the mechanical connector engages the frame of the dowel bar assembly. A third portion of the mechanical connector engages a separate part of the frame further stabilizing the mechanical connector and frame.

主权项

1. A connecting device for a dowel bar and frame wherein the frame includes a U-shaped portion over the dowel bar and the frame also includes a horizontal cross-member, the connecting device comprising:
a spring coil wire; the spring coil wire comprising at least one circular member; the at least one circular member forming a cavity; wherein the cavity is capable of receiving the dowel bar; wherein the at least one circular member secures the dowel bar; the spring coil wire having a first end and a second end; wherein the second end has a hook for engaging the horizontal cross-member of the frame; the spring coil wire comprising an arm longitudinally extending from the at least one circular member; wherein a longitudinal axis of the arm is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the dowel bar; wherein the arm prevents movement of the U-shaped portion of the frame toward the at least one circular member; wherein the connecting device secures the dowel bar and the frame without utilizing welds; the spring coil wire bendable wherein the second end can be selectively moved to disengage the spring coil wire from the frame.