CONNECTING MEANS AND METHOD FOR FORMING REINFORCING ROD CONNECTION

摘要

A mechanical connecting means and method for forming a reinforcing rod connection between aligned end-to-end metallic reinforcing rods formed with threaded convergently tapered connecting end sections is disclosed. The connecting means includes a pair of couplers mounted in threaded engagement with the connecting sections on the rods and coupler linking means formed to extend between the couplers and formed for releasable securement to both of the couplers solely by manipulation of the linking means. The connecting means enables the formation of a high strength connection in situations in which the reinforcing rods themselves cannot be rotated. The linking means is preferably formed as a sleeve having a cylindrical threaded bore which mates with threads on the external surface of the couplers to enable the couplers to be pulled together with a positive securement force by rotating the sleeve. Other structures for linking the couplers together are disclosed including a split sleeve.