Multi-piece underground base for a static structure
AssigneeFastepc, Inc.
InventorRyan Ayers
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Abstract
A clamshell underground base configured for supporting an above-ground static structure includes a pair of clamshell sections configured to removably connect to each other to define a pipe portion having an open top end, an open bottom end, and an opening extending therebetween. Each of the clamshell sections has a distal end, a proximal end, and a body portion between the distal end and the proximal end. At least one reinforcement plate is connected to the each of the clamshell sections and extends across the opening. Each of the clamshell sections is made from a first material, and the at least one reinforcement plate is made from a second material different from the first material. The first material is a fiber-reinforced polymer composite material, and the second material is steel.
Claims20
A clamshell underground base configured for supporting an above-ground static structure, the clamshell underground base comprising:
- a pair of clamshell sections configured to removably connect to each other to define a pipe portion having an open top end, an open bottom end, and an opening extending therebetween, each of the clamshell sections having a distal end, a proximal end, and a body portion between the distal end and the proximal end;
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- at least one reinforcement plate connected to the each of the clamshell sections and extending across the opening,
- wherein each of the clamshell sections is made from a first material,
- wherein the at least one reinforcement plate is made from a second material different from the first material, and
- wherein the reinforcement plate is clamped between the clamshell portions and extends along the opening in a direction from the open top end to the open bottom end.
A clamshell underground base configured for supporting an above-ground static structure, the clamshell underground base comprising:
- a pair of clamshell sections configured to removably connect to each other to define a pipe portion having an open top end, an open bottom end, and an opening extending therebetween, each of the clamshell sections having a distal end, a proximal end, and a body portion between the distal end and the proximal end;
- at least one reinforcement plate connected to the each of the clamshell sections and extending across the opening;
- at least one side support structure removably connected to at least one of the clamshell portions;
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- an end cap connected to the proximal end of the clamshell portions and covering at least a portion of the open top end of the pipe portion,
- wherein each of the clamshell sections is made from a fiber-reinforced polymer composite material,
- wherein the at least one reinforcement plate is made from steel, and
- wherein the reinforcement plate is clamped between the clamshell portions and extends along the opening in a direction from the open top end to the open bottom end.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.