Apparatus and Method of Forming Molds for a Building Foundation

Abstract

A mold for the foundation of a building is constructed through the use of a plurality of forms. The forms having first and second connectors providing connection of the forms to create the mold when the connectors are aligned. One of the plurality of forms having a bend allowing the form to various angles. The mold may form a variety of shapes, such as squares and circles. The forms are connected together by a releasable locking mechanism that passes through openings located in the connectors on the form when the connectors are aligned. The release locking mechanism connects the forms and provides stability to the mold to resist the pressure exerted when the foundation is formed.

1 . A mold for constructing a foundation of a building with hardenable material, comprising:
 a plurality of forms surrounding an area for the foundation, each having first and second ends with first and second connectors respectively; and   a releasable locking mechanism for connecting and disconnecting the first and second connectors of adjacent ones of the plurality of forms.   
   
   
       2 . The mold of  claim 1 , wherein the first connector includes a first bracket attached to the first end of each of the plurality of forms. 
   
   
       3 . The mold of  claim 2 , wherein the second connector includes a second bracket attached to the second end of each of the plurality of forms. 
   
   
       4 . The mold of  claim 3 , wherein the releasable locking mechanism includes a rod inserted through an opening in the first bracket and through an opening in the second bracket. 
   
   
       5 . The mold of  claim 3 , wherein the releasable locking mechanism includes a nut and bolt for connecting and disconnecting the first and second brackets. 
   
   
       6 . The mold of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of forms include one form selected from the group consisting of straight form, fixed angled form, adjustable angle form, adjustable length form, and curved form. 
   
   
       7 . The mold of  claim 1 , wherein one of the plurality of forms is made of material selected from the group consisting of metal, plastic, graphite, stone, concrete, composite, and wood. 
   
   
       8 . A form for constructing a foundation of a building, comprising:
 a set of castings surrounding an area for the foundation, each casting having first and second ends; and   a releasable locking mechanism coupled to the first and second ends of each of the set of castings, the releasable locking mechanism providing for the first and second ends of adjacent ones of the set of castings to be connected and disconnected.   
   
   
       9 . The form of  claim 8 , wherein the releasable locking member includes a first connector attached to the first end of each of the set of castings. 
   
   
       10 . The form of  claim 9 , wherein the releasable locking member includes a second connector attached to the second end of each of the plurality of forms. 
   
   
       11 . The form of  claim 10 , wherein the releasable locking mechanism includes a rod inserted through an opening in the first connector and through an opening in the second connector. 
   
   
       12 . The form of  claim 10 , wherein the releasable locking mechanism includes a nut and bolt for connecting and disconnecting the first and second connectors. 
   
   
       13 . The form of  claim 8 , wherein the plurality of forms include one form selected from the group consisting of straight form, fixed angled form, adjustable angle form, adjustable length form, and curved form. 
   
   
       14 . The form of  claim 8 , wherein one of the plurality of forms is made of material selected from the group consisting of metal, plastic, graphite, stone, concrete, composite, and wood. 
   
   
       15 . A method of forming a foundation of a building, comprising:
 providing a plurality of forms surrounding an area for the foundation, each having first and second ends with first and second connectors respectively; and   providing a releasable locking mechanism for connecting and disconnecting the first and second connectors of adjacent ones of the plurality of forms.   
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 15 , further including attaching a first bracket to the first connector of each of the plurality of forms. 
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 16 , further including attaching a second bracket to the second connector of each of the plurality of forms. 
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 17 , further including inserting a member through an opening in the first bracket and through an opening in the second bracket. 
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 17 , further including connecting and disconnecting a nut and bolt through an opening in the first and second brackets. 
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the plurality of forms include one form selected from the group consisting of straight form, fixed angled form, adjustable angle form, adjustable length form, and curved form. 
   
   
       21 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein one of the plurality of forms is made of material selected from the group consisting of metal, plastic, graphite, stone, concrete, composite, and wood. 
   
   
       22 . A building structure having a foundation formed by a process comprising the steps of:
 providing a plurality of forms surrounding an area for the foundation, each having first and second ends with first and second connectors respectively; and   providing a releasable locking mechanism for connecting and disconnecting the first and second connectors of adjacent ones of the plurality of forms.   
   
   
       23 . The process of  claim 22 , wherein the first connector includes a first bracket attached to the first end of each of the plurality of forms. 
   
   
       24 . The process of  claim 23 , wherein the second connector includes a second bracket attached to the second end of each of the plurality of forms. 
   
   
       25 . The process of  claim 24 , wherein the releasable locking mechanism includes a member inserted through an opening in the first bracket and through an opening in the second bracket. 
   
   
       26 . The process of  claim 24 , wherein the releasable locking mechanism includes a nut and bolt for connecting and disconnecting the first and second brackets. 
   
   
       27 . The process of  claim 22 , wherein the plurality of forms include one form selected from the group consisting of straight form, fixed angled form, adjustable angle form, adjustable length form, and curved form. 
   
   
       28 . The process of  claim 22 , wherein one of the plurality of forms is made of material selected from the group consisting of metal, plastic, graphite, stone, concrete, composite, and wood. 
   
   
       29 . A mold for constructing a foundation upon ground, comprising:
 a plurality of forms surrounding a perimeter for the foundation, each having first and second ends with first and second connectors respectively, one of the plurality of forms having a bend for providing a change of direction, one of the plurality of forms is made of material selected from the group consisting of metal, plastic, graphite, stone, concrete, composite, and wood; and   a member for connecting and disconnecting the first and second connectors of adjacent ones of the plurality of forms, the member having length to be inserted into the ground.