Somero Enterprises. has been granted a patent for a machine designed to efficiently remove formwork from beneath concrete slabs. The machine features a wheeled base, a raisable structure, and a pneumatic gripper that secures and separates the formwork using suction, facilitating the removal process. GlobalData’s report on Somero Enterprises gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Somero Enterprises, Concrete conveying safety equipment was a key innovation area identified from patents. Somero Enterprises's grant share as of June 2024 was 59%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Machine for removing formwork from concrete slabs
The patent US12006707B2 describes a specialized machine designed for the efficient removal of formwork from beneath concrete slabs. The machine features a wheeled base that is supported by a structure, allowing for mobility. Central to its operation is a raisable and lowerable structure that supports a formwork-removal device. This device includes an arm with at least one pneumatic gripper at its distal end. The gripper is designed to engage with the formwork by applying suction when activated, securing it for removal. Once the formwork is secured, the gripper can be lowered to apply a separating force, effectively detaching the formwork from the concrete slab.
Additional claims detail various operational features of the machine, including the ability to deactivate the pneumatic gripper to release the formwork. The raisable and lowerable structure can take different forms, such as an extendable arm, an articulating arm, or a scissor lift, enhancing its versatility. The machine can be operated remotely or via an onboard interface, accommodating different user preferences. The wheeled base is equipped with at least three wheels, with options for steerable or driven wheels, and may also include tracks for improved movement. Furthermore, the machine incorporates a receptacle for collecting removed formwork and can utilize a laser-leveling system to ensure precise positioning during operation, including the placement of formwork at support beams prior to concrete curing.
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