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Column assembly for use in building foundation systems and methods of assembling same

US9217248B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

Morton Buildings, Inc. · US

Inventors

Wayne A. Knepp · Morton, US
Paul Remmele · Morton, US
John H. Leesman · Groveland, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 20, 2014
Grant date	Dec 22, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 20, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE04C3/29
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A column assembly for use in a building foundation system is described herein. The column assembly includes a height adjustment assembly for use in adjusting an overall length of the column assembly. The height adjustment assembly includes an access tube assembly and a rod assembly. The access tube assembly includes a tube cavity that extends along a longitudinal axis. The rod assembly is rotatably coupled to the access tube assembly and extends outwardly from the access tube assembly along the longitudinal axis. A reinforcement assembly is coupled to the height adjustment assembly. A column connector assembly is coupled to the reinforcement assembly and includes a baseplate that is coupled to the access tube assembly. The baseplate includes an access opening extending therethrough that provides access to the tube cavity through the access opening.

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