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C:\Interwo n\NRPortbl\DCC\EJL\18144378_l.docx-24/01/2019 A coupler for mounting to externally threaded reinforcing bar for use in concrete construction, the fitting comprising a body having a portion with an internal thread for engagement with the thread of the reinforcing bar, wherein a thread form of the internal thread has a taper which narrows toward an outer end of the fitting such that the thread of the reinforcing bar is wedged into engagement with the taper as the thread of the reinforcing bar is driven outwardly relative to the internal thread of the fitting. Figure 1 Figure
C:\Interwo n\NRPortbl\DCC\EJL\18144378_l.docx-24/01/2019 A coupler for mounting to externally threaded reinforcing bar for use in concrete construction, the fitting comprising a body having a portion with an internal thread for engagement with the thread of the reinforcing bar, wherein a thread form of the internal thread has a taper which narrows toward an outer end of the fitting such that the thread of the reinforcing bar is wedged into engagement with the taper as the thread of the reinforcing bar is driven outwardly relative to the internal thread of the fitting. Figure 1 Figure
Coupler for threaded reinforcing bar
KENNEDY BRYAN (author)
2023-10-19
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC:
E04C
STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS
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Bauelemente
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