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US 10,815,731 B2Granted
Method and apparatus for emplacing columns
OwnerJohn Powers, IIIinventor
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Abstract
A sonic drilling apparatus with adapter for emplacing columns includes a sonic drilling apparatus generating vibrational waves and having a fitting. An adapter is coupled to the fitting for removably attaching a column to the sonic drill apparatus. A centering assembly is positioned below the adaptor for receipt of a column therethrough.
Claims2
A method of emplacing a column comprising the steps of:
- providing a sonic drilling apparatus generating vibrational waves and including a fitting;
- providing an adapter coupled to the fitting for removably attaching a column to the sonic drill apparatus;
- providing a centering assembly positioned below the adaptor and laterally adjustable in relation thereto, for receipt of a column therethrough;
- providing a track carried by the sonic drill apparatus;
- providing a carriage carried by and reciprocally moveable along the track;
- providing a centering frame including a base coupled to and extending from the carriage;
- providing a column;
- attaching the adapter to the column;
- positioning the centering assembly around the column to prevent lateral movement thereof;
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- driving the column into a supporting substrate to a depth sufficient to provide stability to the column.
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