Spring assembly for reshore posts

Abstract

A metal reshore post for concrete forming systems is described. The reshore post includes an end plate to which is releasably attached a leaf spring. Clips formed in the leaf spring engage corresponding notches in the end plate. The spring retains the reshore post in its upright position during installation and prevents the reshore post from falling over upon release of the load.

1 . A metal reshore post of concrete forming apparatus, comprising: 
 (a) a post member of adjustable height;    (b) an end plate attached to the post member and having an first attachment structure; and    (c) a spring having a second attachment structure releasably secured to the first attachment structure of the end plate.    
   
   
       2 . A reshore post as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the first attachment structure of the end plate comprises a notch and wherein the second attachment structure comprises a clip releasably engaged to the notch.  
   
   
       3 . A reshore post as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the spring is a leaf spring.  
   
   
       4 . A reshore post as defined in  claim 3 , wherein the leaf spring comprises a web section having two sides and two ends and a pair of curved spring sections extended upwardly and outwardly from either side of the web section.  
   
   
       5 . A reshore post as defined in  claim 4 , wherein the web section is in contact engagement with the end plate.  
   
   
       6 . A reshore post as defined in  claim 4 , wherein the clip is formed on an end of the web section.  
   
   
       7 . A reshore post as defined in  claim 4 , wherein the end plate includes a pair of spaced apart notches and wherein the spring includes a pair of spaced apart clips formed on either end of the web section and engaged one each to a corresponding one of the notches.