A coupled shaft assembly for a foundation support system includes inner and outer couplers with mating helical ribs and grooves, and spring element that resiliently interlocks the inner and outer couplers in an axial direction. Built-in anti- reverse rotation elements in each coupler accommodates a limited degree of relative rotation of the couplers and thereafter precludes further relative rotation that could otherwise negatively impact the spring element and lead to an undesirable disengagement of the inner and outer couplers.
A coupled shaft assembly for a foundation support system includes inner and outer couplers with mating helical ribs and grooves, and spring element that resiliently interlocks the inner and outer couplers in an axial direction. Built-in anti-reverse rotation elements in each coupler accommodates a limited degree of relative rotation of the couplers and thereafter precludes further relative rotation that could otherwise negatively impact the spring element and lead to an undesirable disengagement of the inner and outer couplers.
A coupled shaft assembly for a foundation support system includes conical-shaped inner and outer couplers with mating helical ribs and grooves, and an anti-reverse element extending through different shaped openings in the inner and outer couplers that accommodates a limited degree of relative rotation of the couplers and thereafter precludes further relative rotation and an undesirable disengagement of the inner and outer couplers when subjected to reverse rotation.
A coupled shaft assembly for a foundation support system includes conical-shaped inner and outer couplers with mating helical ribs and grooves, and an anti-reverse element extending through different shaped openings in the inner and outer couplers that accommodates a limited degree of relative rotation of the couplers and thereafter precludes further relative rotation and an undesirable disengagement of the inner and outer couplers when subjected to reverse rotation.
Coupled shaft assemblies for a foundation support system include shafts provided with profiled distal end edges that may be directly engaged to one another to realize an interlocking torque transmitting relationship with one another along a curved engagement surface. A coupler sleeve may snugly receive the distal ends of the directly engaged shafts and may fasten the shafts to one another through the coupler sleeve with ease in an economical manufacture that does not require non-uniform wall thickness in the shafts to establish torque transmission capability.
Coupled shaft assemblies for a foundation support system include shafts provided with profiled distal end edges that may be directly engaged to one another to realize an interlocking torque transmitting relationship with one another along a curved engagement surface. A coupler sleeve may snugly receive the distal ends of the directly engaged shafts and may fasten the shafts to one another through the coupler sleeve with ease in an economical manufacture that does not require non-uniform wall thickness in the shafts to establish torque transmission capability.
A modular foundation support system includes modular foundation support components including shafts provided with integrally formed coupler features on their respective distal ends. The coupler features are configured with a non-uniform wall thickness defining a plurality of sections of respectively different diameter to matingly couple the shafts to one another in a torque transmitting relationship. The coupler features may be integrally formed and fabricated on the distal end of each respective shaft.
E02D 27/48 - Foundations inserted underneath existing buildings or constructions
E02D 35/00 - Straightening, lifting, or lowering of foundation structures or of constructions erected on foundations
E04G 23/06 - Separating, lifting, removing of buildings; Making a new sub-structure
E21B 17/04 - Couplings; Joints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod
E21B 17/046 - Couplings; Joints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod with ribs, pins, or jaws, and complementary grooves or the like, e.g. bayonet catches
A modular foundation support system includes modular foundation support components including self-aligning and torque transmitting coupler features wherein a plurality of \ elongated ribs are aligned with a plurality of elongated grooves to rotationally interlock the modular foundation support components to one another.
E02D 27/48 - Foundations inserted underneath existing buildings or constructions
E04G 23/06 - Separating, lifting, removing of buildings; Making a new sub-structure
E21B 17/04 - Couplings; Joints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod
E21B 17/046 - Couplings; Joints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod with ribs, pins, or jaws, and complementary grooves or the like, e.g. bayonet catches
E04G 23/04 - Propping of endangered or damaged buildings or building parts, e.g. with respect to air-raid action
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Apparatus and method for lifting building foundations
A lift bracket system for lifting a building structure such as a foundation and the like comprising a lift plate having a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface for insertion under the building structure; a generally cylindrical housing affixed to the lift plate and extending perpendicularly from the top surface and the bottom surface of the lift plate, the housing defining a generally circular opening through the lift plate, the opening being disposed away from the center of the lift plate; and at least one gusset for supporting the lift plate, the gusset having a first end and a second end, the gusset disposed beneath the lift plate, wherein the first end of the gusset is attached to the bottom surface of the lift plate and the second end of the gusset is attached to the housing.
Improved couplers for a building foundation support system include helical ribs and helical grooves in combination with an integrated spring retainer element that automatically snaps into place as the couplers are engaged. Rotational and axial interlocking attachment of support piles is therefore possible without utilizing separately provided fasteners such as bolts.
Improved couplers for a building foundation support system include helical ribs and helical grooves in combination with an integrated spring retainer element that automatically snaps into place as the couplers are engaged. Rotational and axial interlocking attachment of support piles is therefore possible without utilizing separately provided fasteners such as bolts.
Improved couplers for a building foundation support system include helical ribs and helical grooves in combination with an integrated spring retainer element that automatically snaps into place as the couplers are engaged. Rotational and axial interlocking attachment of support piles is therefore possible without utilizing separately provided fasteners such as bolts.
A modular foundation support system includes modular foundation support components including self-aligning and torque transmitting coupler features wherein a plurality of axially elongated ribs are aligned with a plurality of axially elongated ribs to rotationally interlocke the modular foundation support components to one another.
E02D 27/48 - Foundations inserted underneath existing buildings or constructions
E21B 17/046 - Couplings; Joints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod with ribs, pins, or jaws, and complementary grooves or the like, e.g. bayonet catches
A modular foundation support system includes modular foundation support components including self-aligning and torque transmitting coupler features wherein a plurality of axially elongated ribs are aligned with a plurality of axially elongated ribs on a second distal end to rotationally interlocked the modular foundation support components to one another. First and second pair of fastener holes are self-aligning with one another to receive a fastener therethrough such that the fastener is mechanically isolated from rotational torque transmission.
A modular foundation support system comprises a shaft with opposing distal ends and a coupler extending on one of the opposing distal ends. The coupler comprises a hollow body having a non-uniform wall thickness and a round inner surface. The round inner surface includes: an open-ended first section having a first axial length, a first wall thickness, and a first uniform inner diameter extending along the first axial length. The first uniform inner diameter is sized to receive a distal end of a second shaft. A second section has a second axial length and is formed with a seating surface for the distal end of the second shaft and with a second wall thickness that is different from the first wall thickness. The second section includes a second uniform inner diameter smaller than the first unform inner diameter and an axial length that is less than the first axial length.
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Modular foundation support systems and methods including shafts with interlocking, self-aligning and torque transmitting couplings
A modular foundation support system includes modular foundation support components including self-aligning and torque transmitting coupler features wherein a plurality of axially elongated ribs are aligned with a plurality of axially elongated ribs on a second distal end to rotationally interlocked the modular foundation support components to one another. First and second pair of fastener holes are self-aligning with one another to receive a fastener therethrough such that the fastener is mechanically isolated from rotational torque transmission.
E02D 5/52 - Piles composed of separable parts, e.g. telescopic tubes
E21B 17/046 - Couplings; Joints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod with ribs, pins, or jaws, and complementary grooves or the like, e.g. bayonet catches
E02D 35/00 - Straightening, lifting, or lowering of foundation structures or of constructions erected on foundations
Interlocking, self-aligning and torque transmitting coupler assembly, systems and methods for connecting, installing, and supporting foundation elements
A self-aligning and torque transmitting coupler assembly includes an outer coupler coupled to a first shaft of and an inner coupler coupled to a second shaft. The outer coupler comprises an inner surface having primary and secondary alignment and torque transmitting features, and the inner coupler comprises an outer surface having primary and secondary alignment features. The primary and secondary alignment features are configured to interlock and facilitate alignment of the first and second shafts along a common axis in an exemplary application of a foundation support system.
E02D 27/48 - Foundations inserted underneath existing buildings or constructions
E04G 23/06 - Separating, lifting, removing of buildings; Making a new sub-structure
E21B 17/046 - Couplings; Joints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod with ribs, pins, or jaws, and complementary grooves or the like, e.g. bayonet catches
E04G 23/04 - Propping of endangered or damaged buildings or building parts, e.g. with respect to air-raid action
Interlocking, self-aligning and torque transmitting coupler assembly, systems and methods for connecting, installing, and supporting foundation elements
A self-aligning and torque transmitting coupler assembly includes an outer coupler coupled to a first shaft of and an inner coupler coupled to a second shaft. The outer coupler comprises an inner surface having primary and secondary alignment and torque transmitting features, and the inner coupler comprises an outer surface having primary and secondary alignment features. The primary and secondary alignment features are configured to interlock and facilitate alignment of the first and second shafts along a common axis in an exemplary application of a foundation support system.
E02D 5/52 - Piles composed of separable parts, e.g. telescopic tubes
E02D 35/00 - Straightening, lifting, or lowering of foundation structures or of constructions erected on foundations
E21B 17/04 - Couplings; Joints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod
E21B 17/046 - Couplings; Joints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod with ribs, pins, or jaws, and complementary grooves or the like, e.g. bayonet catches
INTERLOCKING, SELF-ALIGNING AND TORQUE TRANSMITTING COUPLER ASSEMBLY, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONNECTING, INSTALLING, AND SUPPORTING FOUNDATION ELEMENTS
A self-aligning and torque transmitting coupler assembly includes an outer coupler coupled to a first shaft of and an inner coupler coupled to a second shaft. The outer coupler comprises an inner surface having primary and secondary alignment and torque transmitting features, and the inner coupler comprises an outer surface having primary and secondary alignment features. The primary and secondary alignment features are configured to interlock and facilitate alignment of the first and second shafts along a common axis in an exemplary application of a foundation support system.
INTERLOCKING, SELF-ALIGNING AND TORQUE TRANSMITTING COUPLER ASSEMBLY, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONNECTING, INSTALLING, AND SUPPORTING FOUNDATION ELEMENTS
A self-aligning and torque transmitting coupler assembly includes an outer coupler coupled to a first shaft of and an inner coupler coupled to a second shaft. The outer coupler comprises an inner surface having primary and secondary alignment and torque transmitting features, and the inner coupler comprises an outer surface having primary and secondary alignment features. The primary and secondary alignment features are configured to interlock and facilitate alignment of the first and second shafts along a common axis in an exemplary application of a foundation support system.
A self-aligning and torque transmitting coupler assembly includes an outer coupler coupled to a first shaft of and an inner coupler coupled to a second shaft. The outer coupler comprises an inner surface having primary and secondary alignment and torque transmitting features, and the inner coupler comprises an outer surface having primary and secondary alignment features. The primary and secondary alignment features are configured to interlock and facilitate alignment of the first and second shafts along a common axis in an exemplary application of a foundation support system.
E02D 5/52 - Piles composed of separable parts, e.g. telescopic tubes
E02D 35/00 - Straightening, lifting, or lowering of foundation structures or of constructions erected on foundations
E21B 17/04 - Couplings; Joints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod
E21B 17/046 - Couplings; Joints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod with ribs, pins, or jaws, and complementary grooves or the like, e.g. bayonet catches
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