Connector strip for slab formwork

Abstract

A connector strip for slab formwork, characterized in that it has a plurality of spaced coupling regions for engagement with prop heads of formwork props. An assembly of several formwork props on which the coupled connector strip rests. A method for erecting and removing at least part of a slab formwork.

1 . A connector strip for slab formwork,
 comprising a plurality of spaced coupling regions for engagement with prop heads of formwork props.   
     
     
         2 . The connector strip according to  claim 1 ,
 comprising a plurality of spaced coupling regions for positive engagement with prop heads of formwork props.   
     
     
         3 . The connector strip according to  claim 1 ,
 comprising in each of its two longitudinal end regions an end coupling region for engagement with the prop head of a formwork prop.   
     
     
         4 . The connector strip according to  claim 3 ,
 wherein the respective end coupling region is configured such that, when coupled to the respective prop head, the connector strip either substantially covers only half the width of the prop head, measured in the longitudinal direction of the connector strip, or covers the entire width of the prop head.   
     
     
         5 . The connector strip according to  claim 3 ,
 comprising at least one intermediate coupling region for engagement with the prop head of a formwork prop between the two end coupling regions.   
     
     
         6 . The connector strip according to  claim 5 ,
 wherein the at least one intermediate coupling region has a configuration that is different from the configuration of the end coupling regions.   
     
     
         7 . The connector strip according to  claim 1 ,
 wherein at least one of the coupling regions has an insertion region for engagement with a receiving region on a prop head, or that all coupling regions each comprise an insertion region for engagement with a receiving region on a prop head.   
     
     
         8 . The connector strip according to  claim 1 ,
 wherein at least one of the coupling regions has a receiving region for engagement with an insertion region on a respective prop head, or that all coupling regions each have a receiving region for engagement with an insertion region on a prop head.   
     
     
         9 . The connector strip according to  claim 1 ,
 comprising, in the cross-section, a leg that is horizontal in use and a leg that is vertical in use; and that at least a portion of the coupling regions is positioned laterally on the leg that is vertical in use.   
     
     
         10 . The connector strip according to  claim 1 ,
 wherein it is substantially made of metal.   
     
     
         11 . The connector strip according to  claim 1 ,
 wherein a top is provided as part of the shaping surface of the slab formwork.   
     
     
         12 . The connector strip according to  claim 11 ,
 wherein it is equipped with a formwork skin on the top.   
     
     
         13 . The connector strip according to  claim 1 ,
 wherein it has at least one contact region which is provided for contact with a wall.   
     
     
         14 . The connector strip according to  claim 1 ,
 wherein the distances between the coupling regions are such that an engagement with the prop heads of formwork props, which stand in the center distance for the width of slab formwork panels, is possible.   
     
     
         15 . The connector strip according to  claim 1 ,
 wherein it is configured such that, when coupled to the respective prop head, it essentially covers only half the width of the prop head, measured across the longitudinal direction of the connector strip.   
     
     
         16 . An assembly which has at least one formwork prop for a slab formwork and a connector strip coupled to the prop head of the at least one formwork prop according to  claim 1 ,
 wherein the connector strip rests with its underside on the prop head and one of the end coupling regions of the connector strip engages with a counter-coupling region of the prop head.   
     
     
         17 . The assembly according to  claim 16 ,
 wherein two formwork props are provided for a slab formwork and the connector strip is coupled with the two formwork props;   and that at least one further formwork prop can be provided between the two formwork props, with the underside of the connector strip resting on the prop head of the further formwork prop and with an intermediate coupling region of the connector strip engaging with a counter-coupling region of the prop head of the further formwork prop.   
     
     
         18 . The assembly according to  claim 16 ,
 comprising at least one slab formwork panel, which rests, on each of its two corner sections adjacent to the connector strip, on the prop head of a respective formwork prop assigned to the connector strip and which engages with this prop head.   
     
     
         19 . The assembly according to  claim 18 ,
 wherein the height of the connector strip is such that its top and the top of the at least one slab formwork panel are essentially in one plane.   
     
     
         20 . The assembly according to  claim 16 ,
 wherein the connector strip essentially covers only half of the width of the prop head of the at least one formwork prop, which is measured transversely to the longitudinal direction of the connector strip.   
     
     
         21 . The assembly according to  claim 16 ,
 wherein the prop heads of the formwork props assigned to the connector strip have a lowering region on the side facing the at least one slab formwork panel, which can be lowered relative to the rest of the prop head to lower the two corner sections of the at least one slab formwork panel adjacent to the connector strip.   
     
     
         22 . (canceled) 
     
     
         23 . A method for construction at least a portion of a slab formwork which has a connector strip according to  claim 1 , comprising:
 (a) placement of a first formwork prop next to a wall;   (b) placement of a second formwork prop next to the wall, essentially at the center distance specified by the two end coupling regions of the connector strip; and   (c) placement of the connector strip on the first and the second formwork prop, wherein one end coupling region of the connector strip is brought in engagement with a counter-coupling region of a prop head of the respective formwork prop, and wherein said engagements define the center distance between the first and the second formwork prop in the portion of the slab formwork.   
     
     
         24 . The method according to  claim 23 , comprising:
 (d) placement of at least one further formwork prop next to the wall between the first and the second formwork prop, with an intermediate coupling region of the connector strip being brought in engagement with a counter-coupling region of a prop head of the at least one further formwork prop, and with said engagement defining the positioning of the at least one other formwork prop in the portion of the slab formwork.   
     
     
         25 . The method according to  claim 23 , comprising:
 (e) attachment of a retaining element between the wall and the connector strip, which holds the connector strip against the wall.   
     
     
         26 . The method according to  claim 23 , comprising:
 (f) that a slab formwork panel or several slab formwork panels of a row of slab formwork panels are each hung at two corner sections on the prop heads of two adjacent formwork props assigned to the connector strip, and then pivoted upwards with the two other, non-hung corner sections and that they are propped up by a formwork prop at at least one of these two other corner sections.   
     
     
         27 . A method for removing at least a portion of a slab formwork, comprising a connector strip according to  claim 1  and a slab formwork panel or several slab formwork panels of a row of slab formwork panels which are adjacent to the connector strip, comprising:
 (g) removal of the slab formwork panel or slab formwork panels that are adjacent to the connector strip; 
 (h) removal of the at least one further formwork prop which is assigned to the connector strip; and 
 (i) removal of the connector strip from the prop heads of the first and second formwork props and removal of the first and second formwork props.