Adjustable, telescoping structural support system
US5515655A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 8, 1994 |
| Grant date | May 14, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/7084
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A pier foundation system provides for a preformed building structure to be erected on site in a final position level to ground. The system includes first and second elongated cylindrical members telescopically engaged with one another defining a longitudinally extendable load bearing member with first and second ends. The second cylindrical member is installable extending below ground level. The first member includes a plurality of longitudinally spaced first apertures extending through diametrically opposed side walls. The second member includes a plurality of longitudinally spaced and equally angularly spaced second apertures extending through diametrically opposed side walls. The first and second cylindrical members are movable longitudinally and rotatably relative to one another to bring one of the first apertures into coaxial alignment with one of the second apertures. A fastener member is engageable through the aligned first and second apertures for locking the first and second members in a fixed position relative to one another at a selected position of telescopic extension to level the structure with respect to the ground in a final position.
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