Concrete form attachment system and assembly

Abstract

An attachment system for use with a concrete form for securing an object within concrete as it cures is described. The attachment system comprises a sacrificial securing element and a tie rod with a first end and a second end. The first end removably engages the sacrificial securing element. Together, the tie rod and the sacrificial securing element jointly secure the object to the inside face of the concrete form. Moreover, the attachment system secures an object by using a single form and can be used when adding siding or exterior designs. In another aspect, a method of securing an object within a concrete wall using a concrete form is described. The method includes the steps of positioning the object in contact with an inner face of the concrete form and positioning a sacrificial securing element proximate the object and amidst a channel. The method also includes pouring cement within the channel and curing the cement to form the concrete wall.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . An attachment system for use with a concrete form, for securing an object within concrete as it cures, the attachment system comprising: 
 a sacrificial bearing plate; and    a tie rod having a first end and a second end, said first end being adapted for removably engaging said sacrificial bearing plate, said tie rod and said sacrificial bearing plate being jointly operative for securing the object to the inside face of the concrete form as the concrete cures.    
     
     
         2 . The attachment system of  claim 1  further comprising a removable securing element for securing said second end of said tie rod to an outside face of the concrete form.  
     
     
         3 . The attachment system of  claim 2  wherein said removable securing element includes a nut.  
     
     
         4 . The attachment system of  claim 3  wherein said nut includes a throughbore for receiving said second end of said tie rod.  
     
     
         5 . The attachment system of  claim 1  wherein said sacrificial bearing plate comprises a nut for receiving said first end of said tie rod.  
     
     
         6 . The attachment system of  claim 5  wherein said sacrificial bearing plate comprises at least one a flange extending into the concrete.  
     
     
         7 . The attachment system of  claim 1  wherein said tie rod is threaded.  
     
     
         8 . The attachment system of  claim 1  wherein the object includes an object selected from the group comprises an electrical box or foam insulation.  
     
     
         9 . An attachment system for securing an object within concrete, the attachment system comprising: 
 a sacrificial securing element; and    a tie rod having a first end for removably engaging the sacrificial securing element, the tie rod and the sacrificial securing element jointly operative for securing the object within the concrete.    
     
     
         10 . A concrete form assembly for use in constructing a concrete wall comprising the attachment system of  claim 9 .  
     
     
         11 . The attachment system of  claim 9  further comprising a removable securing element for securing a second end of said tie rod to a concrete form.  
     
     
         12 . The attachment system of  claim 11  wherein said removable securing element comprises a wing nut and washer.  
     
     
         13 . The attachment system of  claim 9  wherein said sacrificial securing element comprises a nut plate.  
     
     
         14 . The attachment system of  claim 9  wherein said sacrificial securing element comprises at least one of flange or at least one shaft extending into the concrete wall.  
     
     
         15 . The attachment system of  claim 9  wherein said sacrificial securing element comprises a ring.  
     
     
         16 . The attachment system of  claim 9  wherein said object includes either an electrical box or foam insulation.  
     
     
         17 . A method of securing an object within concrete wall using a concrete form, comprising the steps of: 
 positioning the object in contact with an inner face of the concrete form;    positioning a sacrificial securing element proximate the object and amidst a channel;    pouring cement within the channel; and    curing the cement to form the concrete wall.    
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17  wherein the step of removably securing the position of the sacrificial securing element includes using an attachment system.  
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 18  wherein the attachment system comprises a tie rod having a first end for removably engaging said sacrificial securing element, the tie rod and the sacrificial securing element jointly operative for securing the object within the concrete wall.  
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 19  wherein said sacrificial securing element comprises a nut plate or a ring.