Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Apparatus for isolating and leveling a machine foundation
- Patent Title (中): 用于隔离和调平机器基座的装置
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Application No.: US10692442Application Date: 2003-10-23
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Publication No.: US08528261B2Publication Date: 2013-09-10
- Inventor: Wayne H. Whittaker , Patrick D. Carl , Timothy L. Spahr , David L. Curtis
- Applicant: Wayne H. Whittaker , Patrick D. Carl , Timothy L. Spahr , David L. Curtis
- Applicant Address: US MI Jackson
- Assignee: Unisorb, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Unisorb, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US MI Jackson
- Agency: Young Basile Hanlon & MacFarlane P.C.
- Main IPC: E04H15/20
- IPC: E04H15/20 ; E04B1/98

Abstract:
An apparatus for isolating and leveling a machine foundation with respect to a substructure of a building or the ground. The apparatus of the present invention provides an enclosure connectable to the machine foundation. A load bearing member is disposed within and adjustably connected to the enclosure. A support member is positioned between and in contact with the bearing member and the substructure for supporting and isolating the machine foundation from the substructure and providing a leveling mechanism to level the machine foundation. The support member may include an elastomeric inner core having elastomer-coated cords overlapping the inner core to resist radial expansion of the inner core upon the realization of a compressive force along a longitudinal axis of the inner core. The support member may also include a high-strength, rigid material, such as a steel I-beam, that is replaceable with other support members. Lastly, the support member may include an adjustable air bag having a conduit in communication with a pressurized air source.
Public/Granted literature
- US20040163333A1 Apparatus for isolating and leveling a machine foundation Public/Granted day:2004-08-26
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