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Method of construction for a grain bin floor support

US7877878B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 2, 2009
Grant dateFeb 1, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 2, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49629
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of constructing a grain bin floor support system having a plurality of interconnected support members. The support members are constructed from a monolithic sheet of structural metal stamped and formed having upper and lower horizontal rails spanning across and integrally connected by a plurality of transverse support columns. The rails include a longitudinally extending center segment and a stabilizing portion adjacent each end thereof. The stabilizing portions are configured to be folded out in opposite directions forming a non-planar self-supporting structure.

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