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US 11,891,807 B2Granted
Mobile modular foundation systems and methods for transporting same
OwnerKenneth L Neatherlininventor
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Abstract
A modular foundation system comprises a concrete reinforced matrix having embedded pre-tensioned components and a recessed tension bolster region adjacent the lower surface of the foundation at each end, and a pair of lifting safety bars partially embedded in the foundation within the recess and terminating at the end of the foundation.
Claims21
A system for transporting a modular foundation, comprising:
- a load frame;
- a load arm operatively coupled to the load frame;
- a force-producing device operatively coupled between the load frame and the load arm;
- the load arm engages a tension reaction point on an end of the modular foundation;
- the load arm also engages a compression reaction point on the end of the modular foundation;
- a load frame leg depending from the load frame and coupled to the load arm so that the load arm can rotate in relation to the load frame leg;
- and
- wherein the force-producing device is energized to apply a compressive force at the compression reaction point, apply a tension force at the tension reaction point, and lift the modular foundation while the modular foundation is in compression.
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A system for transporting a modular foundation, the modular foundation having two ends opposite each other, the system comprising:
- a pair of load frames, wherein each load frame comprises at least one load frame leg depending from the load frame;
- a plurality of load frame arms, each load frame arm having a first end and a second end, each load frame arm rotatably coupled to the at least one load frame leg at a pivot point that is closer to the second end than to the first end;
- a force-producing device operatively coupled to the first end of each load frame arm;
- each load frame arm operatively engages adjacent the second end a tension reaction point on one of the two ends of the modular foundation;
- each load frame arm also operatively engages between the pivot point and the first end a compression reaction point on the one end of the modular foundation;
- and
- wherein the force-producing device is energized to apply a compressive force to the modular foundation at the compression reaction point, a tension force to the modular foundation at the tension reaction point, and lift the modular foundation while the compressive force is applied to the modular foundation.
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A system for transporting a modular foundation, comprising:
- a load frame;
- a load arm operatively coupled to the load frame;
- a load frame leg depending from the load frame and coupled to the load arm so that the load arm can rotate relative to the load frame leg;
- a force-producing device comprising a hydraulic ram or a linear motor operatively coupled between the load frame and the load arm;
- wherein the load arm engages a tension reaction point on an end of the modular foundation;
- wherein the load arm also engages a compression reaction point on the end of the modular foundation;
- and
- wherein the force-producing device is energized to apply a compressive force at the compression reaction point, apply a tension force at the tension reaction point, and lift the modular foundation while the modular foundation is in compression.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.