Water control gate anchoring system and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9957681
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15327354

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The present invention relates to inflatable bladder actuated water control gates for control of open channels such as rivers and canals and for control of dam spillways without the need for intermediate piers. The air bladder and hinge flap wedge clamping system includes hinged engagement of the upstream edge of the clamps to the foundation so as to prevent the application of bending and shear loads to the anchor bolts. The resulting configuration facilitates the use of high strength alloy steel anchor bolts in a corrosion protected environment and also prevents tensile loading of the concrete foundation and associated cracking of the concrete foundation.

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OBERMEYER HENRY KWELLINGTON CO

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Obermeyer, Henry K Wellington, US 48 848

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