System, kit and method for seismic restraint of large electrical equipment
OwnerRandy Bick, Frank Dunn +1inventors
InventorsRandy Bick, Frank Dunn, Ryson Kuga
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Abstract
A seismic restraint system, kit and method for restraining electrical equipment weighing up to 2000 pounds, or greater, in an earthquake. The kit allows for facile installation of the seismic restraint system at any site. Importantly, the system allows the electrical equipment to be reconfigured without redrilling of a concrete sub-floor which is used as an anchor point for the restraint system attached to the electrical equipment. The restraint system is particularly suitable for restraining large computer units in a seismic event.
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A seismic-resistant system for electrical equipment in a building, the building having a floor and a sub-floor, the system comprising:
- a) a housing having a bottom and at least three support assemblies on the bottom, the housing containing electrical equipment that is subject to seismic damage, the housing being on the floor;
- b) at least two tracks affixable to the sub-floor with fasteners;
- c) at least three tie downs, each tie down comprising:
- i) a tethering anchor secured to the track;
- ii) a connector connected directly to a respective one of the support assemblies;
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- iii) a flexible wire extending between the tethering anchor and the connector.
A seismic anchoring kit for a housing in a building, the building having a floor and a sub-floor, the housing having a bottom and at least three support assemblies on the bottom, the housing containing electrical equipment that is subject to seismic damage, the kit comprising:
- a) at least two tracks for mounting on the sub-floor;
- b) fasteners for securely holding the tracks in place on the sub-floor;
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- c) at least three tie downs, each tie down comprising:
- i) a tethering anchor adjustably securable to one of the tracks;
- ii) a connector for connection directly to a respective one of the support assemblies;
- iii) a flexible wire for placement extending between the anchor and the connector;
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- vi) a tension adjuster for adjusting the tension on the wire.
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