Building Core Slipform

Abstract

According to the invention, a system for slip forming a building core is disclosed. The system may include a form and a plurality of extendable mechanisms. The form may include an inner and outer frame. The outer frame and the inner frame may define a space between the inner frame and the outer frame. The form may also be configured to accept a hardenable substance in the space, where the hardenable substance may form the building core. Each of the plurality of extendable mechanisms may include a first end, a second end, and an extendable midsection. The first end may be coupled with the form. The second end may be configured to be supported with a wall of the building core. The extendable midsection may be configured to change the distance between the first end and the second end so the form may be moved to a different elevation.

1 . A system for slip forming a building core, the system comprising:
 a form, wherein:
 the form includes:
 an inner frame; and 
 an outer frame, wherein the outer frame and the inner frame at least partially define a space between the inner frame and the outer frame; and 
 
 the form is configured to accept a hardenable substance in the space, wherein the hardenable substance forms at least a portion of the building core; and 
   a plurality of extendable mechanisms, wherein each extendable mechanism includes:
 a first end, wherein the first end is coupled with the form; 
 a second end, wherein the second end is configured to be supported with a wall of the building core; and 
 an extendable midsection configured to change the distance between the first end and the second end such that the form is moved from a first elevation to a second elevation. 
   
   
   
       2 . The system for slip forming a building core of  claim 1 , wherein the form further includes at least one bridge member, and wherein each bridge member is coupled with the inner frame and the outer frame such that the inner frame remains substantially stationary relative to the outer frame. 
   
   
       3 . The system for slip forming a building core of  claim 2 , wherein the at least one bridge member is configured to allow a reinforcement member to be deposited beneath the at least one bridge member in the space. 
   
   
       4 . The system for slip forming a building core of  claim 1 , wherein the second end being configured to be supported with a wall of the building core comprises the second end being supported by a temporary support member at least partially inserted into a cavity defined at least in part by the wall of the building core. 
   
   
       5 . The system for slip forming a building core of  claim 4 , wherein the temporary support member comprises a member having a circular cross section. 
   
   
       6 . The system for slip forming a building core of  claim 5 , wherein the second end defines a cavity having a circular cross section. 
   
   
       7 . The system for slip forming a building core of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of extendable mechanisms includes:
 a first set of extendable mechanisms; and   a second set of extendable mechanisms; and   wherein the first end being coupled with the form comprises:
 the first end of each of the first set of extendable mechanisms coupled with the inner frame; and 
 the first end of each of the second set of extendable mechanisms coupled with the outer frame. 
   
   
   
       8 . The system for slip forming a building core of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the inner frame and the outer frame comprises a plurality of sub-frame components, and wherein the sub-frame components are configured to be reversibly assembled. 
   
   
       9 . The system for slip forming a building core of  claim 8 , wherein the plurality of sub-frame components comprises:
 a plurality of end sub-frame components;   a plurality of side sub-frame components; and   a plurality of corner sub-frame components, wherein at least one of the plurality of extendable mechanisms is coupled with at least one of the plurality of corner sub-frame components.   
   
   
       10 . The system for slip forming a building core of  claim 9 , wherein the first end being coupled with the form comprises the first end of each of the plurality of extendable mechanisms coupled with one of the plurality of end sub-frame components. 
   
   
       11 . The system for slip forming a building core of  claim 1 , wherein the hardenable substance comprises concrete. 
   
   
       12 . A method for creating a structure, the method comprising:
 providing a form, wherein the form includes:
 an inner frame; and 
 an outer frame, wherein the outer frame and the inner frame at least partially define a space between the inner frame and the outer frame; and 
   depositing a hardenable substance in the space, wherein the hardenable substance forms at least a portion of the structure;   providing a plurality of extendable mechanisms, wherein the plurality of extendable mechanisms are coupled with the form;   supporting at least some of the plurality of extendable mechanisms from one or more walls of the structure; and   extending the extendable mechanism such that the form is moved from a first elevation to a second elevation.   
   
   
       13 . The method for creating a structure of  claim 12 , the method further comprising depositing a plurality of temporary support receptacles in the space, wherein the plurality of temporary support receptacles define a plurality of cavities; and
 wherein supporting the extendable mechanism from the wall of the structure comprises supporting the plurality of extendable mechanisms with a plurality of temporary support members at least partially inserted into the plurality of cavities.   
   
   
       14 . The method for creating a structure of  claim 12 , the method further comprising depositing at least one reinforcement member in the space. 
   
   
       15 . The method for creating a structure of  claim 12 , the method further comprising depositing a first plurality of floor support receptacles in the space, wherein the first plurality of floor support receptacles are configured to at least partially support a first plurality of floor support members, and wherein the first plurality of floor support members are configured to at least partially support a first floor around the structure. 
   
   
       16 . The method for creating a structure of  claim 15 , the method further comprising:
 coupling a second plurality of floor support receptacles with the first plurality of floor support receptacles; and   depositing the second plurality of floor support receptacles in the space, wherein the second plurality of floor support receptacles are configured to at least partially support a second plurality of floor support members, and wherein the second plurality of floor support members are configured to at least partially support a second floor around the structure.   
   
   
       17 . The method for creating a structure of  claim 12 , wherein supporting the plurality of extendable mechanisms from one or more walls of the structure comprises supporting the plurality of extendable mechanisms from one or more walls of the structure at a third elevation; and
 wherein the method further comprises supporting the plurality of extendable mechanisms from a surface at a fourth elevation, wherein the third elevation is higher than the fourth elevation.   
   
   
       18 . The method for creating a structure of  claim 12 , the method further comprising:
 retracting a particular number of the extendable mechanisms, leaving a remaining number of the extendable mechanisms supported by one or more walls of the structure at a third elevation;   supporting the particular number of extendable mechanisms at a fourth elevation; and   extending the particular number of extendable mechanisms.   
   
   
       19 . A system for creating a structure, the system comprising:
 a first means for at least partially defining a space, wherein the space is configured to accept a hardenable substance, and wherein the hardenable substance forms at least a portion of the structure;   a second means for providing support from a plurality of locations on at least one wall of the structure; and   a third means for moving the first means away from the second means such that the first means is moved from a first elevation to a second elevation, wherein the third means is coupled with the first means and supported by the second means.   
   
   
       20 . The system for creating a structure of  claim 19 , wherein the first means comprises a form. 
   
   
       21 . The system for creating a structure of  claim 19 , wherein the second means comprises a plurality of temporary support members. 
   
   
       22 . The system for creating a structure of  claim 19 , wherein the third means comprises a plurality of extendable mechanisms.