Modular foundation system
US6176055A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 17, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02D27/16
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A modular foundation system having a punch pad; pre-formed, ring-shaped modular foundation units; and an axial column and a pole that extend through the modular foundation units. The modular foundation system may be used to support any type of structure, such as a pole building type structure; or may be used to provide pier footings for any non-pole building type structure, such as a terrace and wall type structure. The modular foundation system may have a modular foundation unit locking means for aligning and locking together adjacent modular foundation units; an axial column locking means for locking together the axial column and the modular foundation units; a modular foundation unit ground locking means for locking together the modular foundation units and the surrounding ground; an axial column connecting means for connecting together the punch pad and the axial column; a punch pad locking means for aligning and locking together the punch pad and the adjacent modular foundation unit; and punch pad ground locking means for locking together the punch pad and the surrounding ground. The punch pad and/or the modular foundation units may comprise a ring-shaped core and a used tire …
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