US20090185870A1 - Retaining wall block and method of manufacture - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to retaining walls, and more particularly, but not by way of limitation, to retaining wall blocks and methods of manufacture.
- the retaining wall blocks are of selectively reduced weight and may be used with optional, select stabilizing elements and methods therewith and fabricated from concrete or other materials.
- Retaining walls of various designs have been used in general construction, and particularly in landscaping for many years.
- the design of, the weight in, and the materials used for, such retaining walls have varied over time.
- Retaining walls are typically used to support or retain soil or the like in place, but also may be used to enhance the appearance of a surrounding area.
- Such walls typically stand on a ground region and retain there behind an earthen section or other fill material, which earthen section would otherwise form a natural slope in place of the retaining wall.
- Such retaining walls are typically vertical or at a slight angle.
- a generally vertical retaining wall may begin to deform as a mass of the earth retained behind it presses against it. A wall must resist this tendency.
- designers of retaining walls are constantly striving to construct more economical and aesthetically pleasing retaining walls having greater strength and less weight.
- retaining wall construction involves the use of manually positionable individual blocks.
- the blocks may be stacked on top of the other to form a pattern on an outside face of the retaining wall. It can be very time consuming and tedious aligning numerous blocks to form the proper pattern in the retaining wall. Heavier retaining wall blocks are typically harder to handle than lighter weight blocks.
- a retaining wall may have one or more curved portions. The very design of many retaining wall blocks to assist in maintaining stability may be counter to the formation of a curved wall portion.
- certain retaining wall anchors are very cumbersome and laborious to install. Wall anchors include one end which is placed in a void of a retaining wall block.
- a block for retaining walls and a retaining wall system is needed which provides enhanced structural support for individual blocks in both curved and linear wall portions, and is simple to use as well as simple and inexpensive to manufacture.
- Dueck discloses a retaining wall block with downward-extending cylindrical knobs.
- Forsberg discloses pins and pockets for interlocking overlapping blocks.
- Woolford discloses a masonry block which has a centrally-located and dogbone-shaped, or two centrally-located circular, protrusions aligned with an opposing inset (or insets) extending partially into the block.
- Rossi discloses dry-mounted construction elements for use in a retaining wall with a series of openings within each block.
- Beretta discloses retraining wall blocks with a cambered front, tapering side walls and an abutment for engagement with an adjacent lower block.
- Sievert discloses a solid composite masonry retaining wall block with a flange extending down from the block back surface past the height of the block.
- Shatley discloses a retaining wall building block with rearward and forward aligning elements extending downward, holes extend through the blocks and pins for interlocking them together.
- Graiver discloses retaining wall blocks with an upward lateral extending front lip and a laterally extending recess.
- Dawson discloses a retaining wall block with a flange extending downward from the block's rear surface.
- the Forsberg design patent discloses a three faceted broken front face retaining wall block with a rear edge protrusion from the bottom surface of the block.
- the 384,168 Stevenson design patent discloses a retaining wall block with 2 rear protrusions from the bottom surface of the block.
- the 397,451 Stevenson design patent discloses a portion of a retaining block wall using the retaining wall blocks of the U.S. Pat. No. 384,168 design patent.
- Miller discloses a groove in the side of a block. Martin discloses an array of projections on the top face of a block that fits into an array of apertures on a bottom fact of a higher block.
- Anderson discloses vertical rods inserted through holes of the blocks in order to form reinforced columns.
- Keller discloses block having a dovetail section for fitting together with adjacent blocks.
- the Scheiwiller discloses blocks having holes for attaching with other blocks by filling the holes with concrete.
- Di Lorenzo discloses wall flanges held together by rods or cables that are held in each adjacent brick. Trahan discloses a block with a lower lip that fits into the block below it. Brown discloses a wall using a tieback to connect to a lower member. Egan discloses a modular wall block with rearward abscesses for receiving grid connectors. Cantarano discloses a wall form panel with interlocking protrusions around the edges which make the panel reversibly symmetric.
- the present invention relates to retaining wall blocks of reduced weight and methods of manufacture. More particularly, one aspect of the present invention includes a retaining wall block and method of manufacture incorporating a recessed mounting surface for reducing weight and/or receiving a stabilizing element facilitating securement of the stabilizing element with an anchoring element, thereby providing additional support and sturdiness to the retaining wall block system.
- the recessed mounting surface is contiguous to a hollow central section of the type conventional in certain retaining wall block manufacture.
- FIGS. 1A and 1B illustrate two embodiments of an improved retaining wall block in accordance with principles of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a flow diagram illustrating one embodiment of the manufacture of the wall block of FIGS. 1A and 1B ;
- FIGS. 3A and 3B are diagrammatic schematics of a representative illustration of sections of male and female molds illustrating aspects of the molding of the retaining wall blocks of FIG 1 A and 1 B;
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a prior art retaining wall assembly as set forth in U.S. Pat. No. 6,464,432 B1 for reference purposes;
- FIG. 5 is a diagrammatic schematic side elevation of one embodiment of a portion of a retaining wall 300 of the present invention utilizing a plurality of the blocks of FIG. 1A and methods in accordance with certain of the principles of the present invention.
- FIG. 1A and 1B there are shown perspective views of retaining wall blocks constructed in accordance with certain embodiments of the principles of the present invention.
- the blocks 10 may preferably be stacked into a retaining wall in a position “upside down” to that shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B .
- the blocks 10 will, however, be described in the orientation seen in FIGS. 1A and 1B .
- block 10 is formed with a frontal surface 12 and first side surface 14 disposed in spaced relationship from a second side surface 16 connected by a top surface 18 (again, top surface 18 will, in the preferred assembly, be a bottom area as seen in FIG. 5 ).
- the top surface 18 includes an upstanding aligning element or region 20 at the rear end of the block 10 and an indentation 22 extending across the top surface 18 of the block.
- a large, hollow void 24 is formed herethrough which void 24 may be seen in the prior art blocks of FIG. 4 below.
- the blocks 10 may be formed of, for example, concrete, injection molded plastic, or any other material.
- the indentation 22 of FIGS. 1A and 1B is provided in an innovative manner for weight reduction, but is also adapted for receipt of an optional stabilization member, in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
- Indentation 22 reduces weight of the retaining wall block 10 of the present invention and may be formed of varying sizes in order to reduce more weight. Since weight is a significant aspect of the handling, shipping and cost of retaining wall blocks, reduction in weight is an important criteria. One problem in forming weight reducing areas is to maintain the structural integrity of the block while meeting capacity requirements of the molding machines.
- the shape of the recess 22 is shown with certain sides sloping forming a generally trapezoidal indentation. Other shapes facilitating formation of the block 10 may also be used as described below.
- the recess 22 has a first, generally orthogonal side wall 30 contiguous angulated side wall 32 which is likewise contiguous on angulated sidewall 34 extended oppositely thereof and finally terminating in an upstanding side wall 36 which is generally orthogonal to top surface 18 and in generally parallel spaced relationship with first side wall 30 .
- first, generally orthogonal side wall 30 contiguous angulated side wall 32 which is likewise contiguous on angulated sidewall 34 extended oppositely thereof and finally terminating in an upstanding side wall 36 which is generally orthogonal to top surface 18 and in generally parallel spaced relationship with first side wall 30 .
- the utilization of the indentation 22 in the configuration presented with optional hollow region 24 provides a retaining wall block with improved characteristics both in fabrication and handling.
- other angular shapes facilitating the molding operation are contemplated.
- the other angular shapes would, in accordance with the present invention have tapered sides facilitating penetration of the molded material such as concrete during the molding operation.
- the weight of the retaining wall block is critical in both cost of materials as well as shipping and handling. Techniques to reduce weight and improve efficiency in manufacture are important.
- the angulated configuration of indentation 22 in the trapezoidal configuration referred to herein provides an improvement in retaining wall blocks by improving the ease with which such indentations may be made by a molding machine. For example, in the situation where an indentation is generally only rectangular in shape, the amount of pressure necessary to impart such an indentation in a retaining wall block during molding is much greater than with the present design having the angulated walls 32 and 34 . Because of this design aspect, the capacity of select molding machines may be met with larger block sizes.
- the retaining wall block of the present invention provides not only reduced weight (an advantage for shipping and handling) but also an indentation design featuring angulated walls 32 and 34 which maximize the capacity of molding machines selected to mold the block 10 of the present invention.
- Other angulation designs are, of course, contemplated by the inventors of the present invention.
- a female form or mold 180 is formed having a capacity for containing the necessary amount of material such as, for example, concrete, injection molded plastic, or other such material for the formation of the retaining wall block 10 of the present invention and defining the outside configuration thereof.
- a male form or mold 182 A or 182 B is provided having a tapered male portion 183 extending thereacross adapted for forming the indentation as shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B across the top surface 18 of the block 10 formed therewith.
- step 84 the appropriate amount of material such as, for example, concrete, is placed in the female mold 180 and in step 86 the male mold 182 A or 182 B is inserted therein to form the block 10 with embeded indentation 22 thereacross.
- step 88 the male mold 182 A or 182 B is removed and in step 90 the molding and curing process is completed and a retaining wall block 10 having an indentation 22 as shown in FIG. 1A is provided.
- the mold may include a form adapted to form a central void therethrough and in contiguous engagement with the indentation as further shown in FIG. 1B .
- materials other than concrete are contemplated in the present invention.
- FIGS. 3A and 3B there are shown diagrammatic schematics of portions of male and female form members illustrating the fabrication of the indentation in the block 10 of FIGS. 1A and 1B .
- the male member 183 is most clearly shown having the tapered configuration necessary forming one embodiment of the indentation 22 shown in FIG. 1A .
- various tapered configurations and/or sizes of the male member 183 are possible depending on the size of the indentation 22 desired for both weight and strength considerations.
- FIGS. 3A and 3B indicate by the cut-off line drawn thereacross, only portions of the male mold are illustrated in this diagrammatic schematic illustration of the forms. In that regard, the upstanding region 20 being in FIG.
- FIG. 1A is, for example, required to be formed by a portion of the mold not shown herein and, additionally, the exact shape of the female form 180 may vary and, in particular, but may be seen that the corner region shown in FIG. 1A are not illustrated herein for purposes of simplicity.
- a male member section 183 may be seen to extend out opposite sides of the male member 182 B which further includes a central region 182 C in a position to form the central void 24 illustrated in FIG. 1B .
- the size, shape, and other parameters of such a central void 24 may vary and the present drawings are for purposes of illustration only, as variations thereof are contemplated within the spirit and scope of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is thus a perspective view of a retaining wall 3 utilizing a plurality of blocks 1 according to the teachings of the '432 patent.
- the blocks 1 are stacked one on top of another to form a retaining wall 3 .
- the placement of a block 1 is centered upon the top of two lower blocks, by staggering the top block one half unit.
- the extension 11 of an upper block 1 is placed upon the slot 15 of a lower block 1 . Since the extension is wider than the slot 15 , when the blocks 1 are stacked, a vertical offset is achieved. This offset increases the overall stability and strength of the walls.
- the extensions and slots 15 provides an interlocking means between the blocks, allowing a greater strength in the retaining wall 3 .
- a geo-grid 19 may also be placed between each layer of blocks.
- the geo-grid 19 is commonly used in retaining walls to provide additional support to the retaining wall 3 .
- an increased frictional coefficient is achieved between the geo-grid 10 and the blocks 1 , which provides a stronger support for the retaining wall 3 .
- Aggregate may be placed within each void 5 of the blocks 1 , again enhancing the overall strength of the retaining wall 3 .
- the retaining wall 3 provides both increased strength as well as a pleasing appearance.
- FIG. 5 there is shown one embodiment of a portion of a retaining wall 300 utilizing a plurality of blocks 10 of FIG. 1A . It may be seen that “top surface 18 ” is actually positioned as a “bottom surface” in this particular installation. As may be seen herein, the retaining wall blocks 10 of FIG. 5 further include the utilization of mesh 301 extending behind the stacked blocks 10 in order to secure the retaining wall 300 in its position relative to earthen formation. FIG. 5 is, however, only illustrative of one method of assembly and mesh 301 may or may not be used.
- the bottom row of blocks 10 must either have the lower alignment element 20 extending from surface 18 removed or a groove across formed in the underlying surface area 303 in order for the lower block 305 to remain level.
- the retaining wall blocks 10 of the present invention may be fabricated in virtually identical configurations for a single, retaining wall. Some modification, such as removing element 20 may be required during installation. Likewise the utilization of the stabilizing element and/or mesh 301 extending rearwardly thereof is optional in accordance with then principles of the present invention.
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An interlocking segmental retaining wall. The wall includes a plurality of blocks stacked upon each other. Each block includes a recess formed thereacross. The recess is formed with tapered walls to facilitate molding.
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- The present application claims priority to, and incorporates by reference the entirety of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/021956 filed Jan. 18, 2008.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates to retaining walls, and more particularly, but not by way of limitation, to retaining wall blocks and methods of manufacture. The retaining wall blocks are of selectively reduced weight and may be used with optional, select stabilizing elements and methods therewith and fabricated from concrete or other materials.
- 2. History of Related Art
- Retaining walls of various designs have been used in general construction, and particularly in landscaping for many years. The design of, the weight in, and the materials used for, such retaining walls have varied over time. Retaining walls are typically used to support or retain soil or the like in place, but also may be used to enhance the appearance of a surrounding area. Such walls typically stand on a ground region and retain there behind an earthen section or other fill material, which earthen section would otherwise form a natural slope in place of the retaining wall. Such retaining walls are typically vertical or at a slight angle. A generally vertical retaining wall may begin to deform as a mass of the earth retained behind it presses against it. A wall must resist this tendency. In addition, designers of retaining walls are constantly striving to construct more economical and aesthetically pleasing retaining walls having greater strength and less weight.
- One of the most popular, and aesthetically pleasing forms of retaining wall construction involves the use of manually positionable individual blocks. The blocks may be stacked on top of the other to form a pattern on an outside face of the retaining wall. It can be very time consuming and tedious aligning numerous blocks to form the proper pattern in the retaining wall. Heavier retaining wall blocks are typically harder to handle than lighter weight blocks. In addition, a retaining wall may have one or more curved portions. The very design of many retaining wall blocks to assist in maintaining stability may be counter to the formation of a curved wall portion. In addition, certain retaining wall anchors are very cumbersome and laborious to install. Wall anchors include one end which is placed in a void of a retaining wall block. The block is then filled with concrete or similar substance in order to secure the anchor attachment. The concrete must then dry or settle before the assembly of the retaining wall can continue. A block for retaining walls and a retaining wall system is needed which provides enhanced structural support for individual blocks in both curved and linear wall portions, and is simple to use as well as simple and inexpensive to manufacture.
- Related art references discussing subject matter bearing some relations to matters discussed herein include U.S. Pat. No. 5,941,042 to Dueck (Dueck), U.S. Pat. No. Re. 37,278 to Forsberg (Forsberg), U.S. Pat. No. 5,704,183 to Woolford (Woolford), U.S. Pat. No. 4,964,761 to Rossi (Rossi), U.S. Pat. No. 5,214,898 to Beretta (Beretta), U.S. Pat. No. 5,294,216 to Sievert (Seivert), U.S. Pat. No. 5,711,130 to Shatley (Shatley), U.S. Pat. No. 5,484,236 to Gravier (Gravier), German Gebrauschsmuster DE 295 00 694 U1 to Ming Su (Ming Su), U.S. Pat. No. 5,865,006 to Dawson (Dawson), U.S. Pat. No. 380,560 to Forsberg, U.S. Design Pat. No. 384,168 to Stevenson, U.S. Design Pat. No. 397,451 to Stevenson, U.S. Pat. No. 5,540,525 to Miller (Miller), U.S. Pat. No. 5,800,097 to Martin (Martin), U.S. Pat. No. 5,487,623 to Anderson et al (Anderson), U.S. Pat. No. 5,881,511 to Keller, Jr. (Keller), U.S. Pat. No. 5,524,551 to Scheiwiller (Scheiwiller), U.S. Pat. No. 6,260,320 B1 to Di Lorenzo (Di Lorenzo), U.S. Pat. No. 5,226,275 to Trahan (Trahan), U.S. Pat. No. 4,824,293 to Brown (Brown), U.S. Pat. No. 5,522,682 to Eagan (Egan), and U.S. Pat. No. 6,176,059 B1 to Cantarano et al (Cantarano).
- In broad terms, and not to be interpreted as comprehensive, the above patents may be said to disclose the following: Dueck discloses a retaining wall block with downward-extending cylindrical knobs. Forsberg discloses pins and pockets for interlocking overlapping blocks. Woolford discloses a masonry block which has a centrally-located and dogbone-shaped, or two centrally-located circular, protrusions aligned with an opposing inset (or insets) extending partially into the block. Rossi discloses dry-mounted construction elements for use in a retaining wall with a series of openings within each block. Beretta discloses retraining wall blocks with a cambered front, tapering side walls and an abutment for engagement with an adjacent lower block. Sievert discloses a solid composite masonry retaining wall block with a flange extending down from the block back surface past the height of the block. Shatley discloses a retaining wall building block with rearward and forward aligning elements extending downward, holes extend through the blocks and pins for interlocking them together. Graiver discloses retaining wall blocks with an upward lateral extending front lip and a laterally extending recess. Dawson discloses a retaining wall block with a flange extending downward from the block's rear surface. The Forsberg design patent discloses a three faceted broken front face retaining wall block with a rear edge protrusion from the bottom surface of the block. The 384,168 Stevenson design patent discloses a retaining wall block with 2 rear protrusions from the bottom surface of the block. The 397,451 Stevenson design patent discloses a portion of a retaining block wall using the retaining wall blocks of the U.S. Pat. No. 384,168 design patent. Miller discloses a groove in the side of a block. Martin discloses an array of projections on the top face of a block that fits into an array of apertures on a bottom fact of a higher block. Anderson discloses vertical rods inserted through holes of the blocks in order to form reinforced columns. Keller discloses block having a dovetail section for fitting together with adjacent blocks. The Scheiwiller discloses blocks having holes for attaching with other blocks by filling the holes with concrete. Di Lorenzo discloses wall flanges held together by rods or cables that are held in each adjacent brick. Trahan discloses a block with a lower lip that fits into the block below it. Brown discloses a wall using a tieback to connect to a lower member. Egan discloses a modular wall block with rearward abscesses for receiving grid connectors. Cantarano discloses a wall form panel with interlocking protrusions around the edges which make the panel reversibly symmetric.
- The present invention relates to retaining wall blocks of reduced weight and methods of manufacture. More particularly, one aspect of the present invention includes a retaining wall block and method of manufacture incorporating a recessed mounting surface for reducing weight and/or receiving a stabilizing element facilitating securement of the stabilizing element with an anchoring element, thereby providing additional support and sturdiness to the retaining wall block system. In one embodiment, the recessed mounting surface is contiguous to a hollow central section of the type conventional in certain retaining wall block manufacture.
- A more complete understanding of the method and apparatus of the present invention may be obtained by reference to the following Detailed Description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying Drawings wherein:
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FIGS. 1A and 1B illustrate two embodiments of an improved retaining wall block in accordance with principles of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a flow diagram illustrating one embodiment of the manufacture of the wall block ofFIGS. 1A and 1B ; -
FIGS. 3A and 3B are diagrammatic schematics of a representative illustration of sections of male and female molds illustrating aspects of the molding of the retaining wall blocks of FIG 1A and 1B; -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a prior art retaining wall assembly as set forth in U.S. Pat. No. 6,464,432 B1 for reference purposes; and -
FIG. 5 is a diagrammatic schematic side elevation of one embodiment of a portion of aretaining wall 300 of the present invention utilizing a plurality of the blocks ofFIG. 1A and methods in accordance with certain of the principles of the present invention. - Various embodiments of the present invention will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. The invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be constructed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, the embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.
- Applicant of the present patent application has discovered that the use of hollow, lighter weight retaining wall blocks with a specially formed surface recess is an advantage from both cost and handling standpoints. In certain instances, the retaining wall block must be positioned in a configuration necessitating special attention in the stabilization of the individual retaining wall blocks. The present retaining wall blocks have been particularly configured for both lighter weight, ease of manufacture and receipt of a stabilization bar.
- Referring now to
FIG. 1A and 1B in combination, there are shown perspective views of retaining wall blocks constructed in accordance with certain embodiments of the principles of the present invention. It should be noted that theblocks 10 may preferably be stacked into a retaining wall in a position “upside down” to that shown inFIGS. 1A and 1B . Theblocks 10 will, however, be described in the orientation seen inFIGS. 1A and 1B . In that regard, block 10 is formed with afrontal surface 12 andfirst side surface 14 disposed in spaced relationship from asecond side surface 16 connected by a top surface 18 (again,top surface 18 will, in the preferred assembly, be a bottom area as seen inFIG. 5 ). It may be seen that thetop surface 18 includes an upstanding aligning element orregion 20 at the rear end of theblock 10 and anindentation 22 extending across thetop surface 18 of the block. InFIG. 1B a large,hollow void 24 is formed herethrough whichvoid 24 may be seen in the prior art blocks ofFIG. 4 below. According to exemplary embodiment, theblocks 10 may be formed of, for example, concrete, injection molded plastic, or any other material. - The
indentation 22 ofFIGS. 1A and 1B is provided in an innovative manner for weight reduction, but is also adapted for receipt of an optional stabilization member, in accordance with the principles of the present invention.Indentation 22 reduces weight of theretaining wall block 10 of the present invention and may be formed of varying sizes in order to reduce more weight. Since weight is a significant aspect of the handling, shipping and cost of retaining wall blocks, reduction in weight is an important criteria. One problem in forming weight reducing areas is to maintain the structural integrity of the block while meeting capacity requirements of the molding machines. In the present invention, the shape of therecess 22 is shown with certain sides sloping forming a generally trapezoidal indentation. Other shapes facilitating formation of theblock 10 may also be used as described below. As shown herein, therecess 22 has a first, generallyorthogonal side wall 30 contiguousangulated side wall 32 which is likewise contiguous on angulatedsidewall 34 extended oppositely thereof and finally terminating in anupstanding side wall 36 which is generally orthogonal totop surface 18 and in generally parallel spaced relationship withfirst side wall 30. It has been found by the inventor of the present application that the utilization of theindentation 22 in the configuration presented with optionalhollow region 24 provides a retaining wall block with improved characteristics both in fabrication and handling. As referenced above, however, other angular shapes facilitating the molding operation are contemplated. The other angular shapes would, in accordance with the present invention have tapered sides facilitating penetration of the molded material such as concrete during the molding operation. - As referenced above, the weight of the retaining wall block is critical in both cost of materials as well as shipping and handling. Techniques to reduce weight and improve efficiency in manufacture are important. The angulated configuration of
indentation 22 in the trapezoidal configuration referred to herein, provides an improvement in retaining wall blocks by improving the ease with which such indentations may be made by a molding machine. For example, in the situation where an indentation is generally only rectangular in shape, the amount of pressure necessary to impart such an indentation in a retaining wall block during molding is much greater than with the present design having the angulatedwalls FIG. 1B ) contiguous theindentation 22 is of similar advantage (though hollow central areas are known; see U.S. Pat. No. 6,464,432, assigned to the assignee of the present invention) in allowing the removal of mass which contributes to the weight of the block. It should further be noted that the relative sizes ofindentation 22 and any optionalhollow region 24 may vary in accordance with the principles of the present invention. - It may thus be seen from
FIGS. 1A and 1B that the retaining wall block of the present invention provides not only reduced weight (an advantage for shipping and handling) but also an indentation design featuring angulatedwalls block 10 of the present invention. Other angulation designs are, of course, contemplated by the inventors of the present invention. - Referring now to
FIG. 2 , there is shown a flow diagram illustrating one embodiment of the manufacture of one embodiment of the present invention. Instep 80, a female form ormold 180 is formed having a capacity for containing the necessary amount of material such as, for example, concrete, injection molded plastic, or other such material for the formation of theretaining wall block 10 of the present invention and defining the outside configuration thereof. Instep 82, a male form or mold 182A or 182B is provided having a taperedmale portion 183 extending thereacross adapted for forming the indentation as shown inFIGS. 1A and 1B across thetop surface 18 of theblock 10 formed therewith. Instep 84 the appropriate amount of material such as, for example, concrete, is placed in thefemale mold 180 and instep 86 the male mold 182A or 182B is inserted therein to form theblock 10 withembeded indentation 22 thereacross. Instep 88 the male mold 182A or 182B is removed and instep 90 the molding and curing process is completed and aretaining wall block 10 having anindentation 22 as shown inFIG. 1A is provided. As shown inFIGS. 3A and 3B the mold may include a form adapted to form a central void therethrough and in contiguous engagement with the indentation as further shown inFIG. 1B . As referenced above, materials other than concrete are contemplated in the present invention. - Referring now to
FIGS. 3A and 3B there are shown diagrammatic schematics of portions of male and female form members illustrating the fabrication of the indentation in theblock 10 ofFIGS. 1A and 1B . InFIG. 3A , themale member 183 is most clearly shown having the tapered configuration necessary forming one embodiment of theindentation 22 shown inFIG. 1A . As stated above, various tapered configurations and/or sizes of themale member 183 are possible depending on the size of theindentation 22 desired for both weight and strength considerations. It should further be noted that as bothFIGS. 3A and 3B indicate by the cut-off line drawn thereacross, only portions of the male mold are illustrated in this diagrammatic schematic illustration of the forms. In that regard, theupstanding region 20 being inFIG. 1A is, for example, required to be formed by a portion of the mold not shown herein and, additionally, the exact shape of thefemale form 180 may vary and, in particular, but may be seen that the corner region shown inFIG. 1A are not illustrated herein for purposes of simplicity. Likewise, inFIG. 3B , amale member section 183 may be seen to extend out opposite sides of the male member 182B which further includes a central region 182C in a position to form thecentral void 24 illustrated inFIG. 1B . Again, the size, shape, and other parameters of such acentral void 24 may vary and the present drawings are for purposes of illustration only, as variations thereof are contemplated within the spirit and scope of the present invention. - Referring now to the above referenced U.S. Pat. No. 6,464,432 B1 (the '432 patent) there is shown a retaining wall block with a central section which is hollow.
FIG. 5 of the '432 patent is reproduced herein asFIG. 4 for purposes of illustrating both the prior art and one embodiment of stacking of retaining wall blocks into a retaining wall.FIG. 4 is thus a perspective view of a retaining wall 3 utilizing a plurality of blocks 1 according to the teachings of the '432 patent. - The blocks 1 are stacked one on top of another to form a retaining wall 3. However, as illustrated in
FIG. 4 , the placement of a block 1 is centered upon the top of two lower blocks, by staggering the top block one half unit. By staggering the blocks 1, a running bond pattern can be achieved, which provides an appealing design. Theextension 11 of an upper block 1 is placed upon theslot 15 of a lower block 1. Since the extension is wider than theslot 15, when the blocks 1 are stacked, a vertical offset is achieved. This offset increases the overall stability and strength of the walls. Additionally, the extensions andslots 15 provides an interlocking means between the blocks, allowing a greater strength in the retaining wall 3. A geo-grid 19 may also be placed between each layer of blocks. The geo-grid 19 is commonly used in retaining walls to provide additional support to the retaining wall 3. However, with the addition of theslots 15 and theextensions 11, an increased frictional coefficient is achieved between the geo-grid 10 and the blocks 1, which provides a stronger support for the retaining wall 3. Aggregate may be placed within eachvoid 5 of the blocks 1, again enhancing the overall strength of the retaining wall 3. The retaining wall 3 provides both increased strength as well as a pleasing appearance. - Referring now to
FIG. 5 , there is shown one embodiment of a portion of aretaining wall 300 utilizing a plurality ofblocks 10 ofFIG. 1A . It may be seen that “top surface 18” is actually positioned as a “bottom surface” in this particular installation. As may be seen herein, the retaining wall blocks 10 ofFIG. 5 further include the utilization ofmesh 301 extending behind the stackedblocks 10 in order to secure theretaining wall 300 in its position relative to earthen formation.FIG. 5 is, however, only illustrative of one method of assembly and mesh 301 may or may not be used. Likewise, the bottom row ofblocks 10 must either have thelower alignment element 20 extending fromsurface 18 removed or a groove across formed in theunderlying surface area 303 in order for thelower block 305 to remain level. As may be seen here, the retaining wall blocks 10 of the present invention may be fabricated in virtually identical configurations for a single, retaining wall. Some modification, such as removingelement 20 may be required during installation. Likewise the utilization of the stabilizing element and/or mesh 301 extending rearwardly thereof is optional in accordance with then principles of the present invention. - It is thus believed that the operation and construction of the present invention will be apparent from the foregoing description. While the method and apparatus shown or described has been characterized as being preferred it will be obvious that various changes and modifications may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the following claims.
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1. An interlocking retaining wall block, adapted for assembly into a retaining wall system including a plurality of stacked rows of at least a plurality of said blocks, said block comprising:
left, right, front and rear body portions, said front and rear body portions of said blocks being connected by said left and right body portions, defining a first surface;
a substantially planar second, opposite surface of said block;
at least one indentation formed across said first surface, the indentation having at least two angulated side walls facilitating fabrication thereof; and
at lease one aligning element extending from said first surface of said block.
2. The interlocking retaining wall block of claim 1 , wherein the at least one aligning element extends in generally parallel spaced relationship from the at least one indentation formed across said first surface.
3. The interlocking retaining wall block of claim 1 , further comprising a central void formed through said retaining wall block to reduce weight thereof.
4. The interlocking retaining wall block of claim 3 , wherein the central void extending through said block is defined by wall portions in generally parallel spaced relationship with the left and right body portions of said block.
5. The interlocking retaining wall block of claim 1 , wherein the at least one indentation comprises first and second wall sections in generally parallel spaced relationship contiguous a bottom surface comprised of angulated walls extending therefrom and extending into said block.
6. The interlocking retaining wall block of claim 5 , wherein said first and second wall portions are in generally parallel spaced relationship with said the at least one aligning element extending from said first surface of said block.
7. The interlocking retaining wall block of claim 1 , further comprising at least two angulated corner regions between said front and said left and right body portions of said block.
8. The interlocking retaining wall block of claim 1 , further comprising said at least one aligning element extending substantially across said first surface along said rear body portion to serve as an alignment element during installation of said block one atop another.
9. The interlocking retaining wall block of claim 1 , wherein said block is formed of concrete.
10. The interlocking retaining wall block of claim 1 , wherein said block is formed of injection molded plastic.
11. A method of manufacturing an interlocking retaining wall block, adapted for assembly into a retaining wall system including a plurality of stacked rows of at least a plurality of said blocks, said method comprising:
forming male and female molds adapted to form left, right, front and rear body portions of a block, said front and rear body portions of said blocks being connected by said left and right body portions, defining a first surface;
molding said block with a substantially planar second, opposite surface from said first surface;
molding at least one indentation formed across said first surface, the indentation having at least two angulated side walls facilitating fabrication thereof; and
molding at least one aligning element extending from said first surface of said block.
12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the at least one aligning element extends in generally parallel spaced relationship from the at least one indentation formed across set first surface.
13. The method of claim 11 , further comprising forming a central void through said retaining wall block to reduce the weight thereof.
14. The method of claim 13 , wherein the central void extends through said block, defined by certain wall portions in generally parallel spaced relationship with the left and right body portions of said block.
15. The method of claim 11 , wherein the at least one indentation is formed with first and second wall sections in generally parallel spaced relationship contiguous a bottom surface comprised of angulated walls extending therefrom and extending into said block.
16. The method of claim 15 , wherein said first and second wall portions are formed in generally parallel spaced relationship with the at least one aligning element extending from said first surface of said block.
17. The method of claim 11 , further comprising forming at least two angulated corner regions between said front and said left and right body portions of said block.
18. The method of claim 11 , further comprsing forming said at least one aligning element in a position extending substantially across said first surface along said rear body portion to serve as an alignment element during installation of said block one atop another.
19. The method of claim 11 , wherein said block is formed of concrete.
20. The method of claim 11 , wherein said block is formed of injection molded plastic.
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