GB2444331A - Support base for a structural element - Google Patents

Support base for a structural element Download PDF

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GB2444331A
GB2444331A GB0624125A GB0624125A GB2444331A GB 2444331 A GB2444331 A GB 2444331A GB 0624125 A GB0624125 A GB 0624125A GB 0624125 A GB0624125 A GB 0624125A GB 2444331 A GB2444331 A GB 2444331A
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Rodolphe Morize
Xavier Guerin
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Simpson Strong Tie International Inc
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H12/00—Towers; Masts or poles; Chimney stacks; Water-towers; Methods of erecting such structures
    • E04H12/22—Sockets or holders for poles or posts
    • E04H12/2253—Mounting poles or posts to the holder
    • E04H12/2261—Mounting poles or posts to the holder on a flat base
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
    • E04B1/18—Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons
    • E04B1/26—Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons the supporting parts consisting of wood
    • E04B1/2604—Connections specially adapted therefor
    • E04B1/2612—Joist hangers
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H12/00—Towers; Masts or poles; Chimney stacks; Water-towers; Methods of erecting such structures
    • E04H12/22—Sockets or holders for poles or posts
    • E04H12/2292—Holders used for protection, repair or reinforcement of the post or pole
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
    • E04B1/18—Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons
    • E04B1/26—Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons the supporting parts consisting of wood
    • E04B1/2604—Connections specially adapted therefor
    • E04B2001/268—Connection to foundations
    • E04B2001/2684—Connection to foundations with metal connectors

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Abstract

The support base, for use with a structural element such as a post 80, beam, joist, comprises at least two spaced apart support elements 10, each of which comprises a ground engaging portion for anchoring the element to a support surface, an upper portion which, in use engages with the structural element, and a seat portion which extends between the ground engaging portion and the upper portion and which, in use, receives, supports and spaces the base of the structural element above the support surface. At least one support element is preferably formed from a single strip of metal, preferably steel or aluminium, which may be galvanised. The support elements are preferably formed with three bends within the strip and with each portion at right angles to those adjacent to it. The support element may include reinforcing ribs and one or more bolts 60, ties or other articles may be used to tie at least two spaced apart support elements together.

Description

* . 2444331
A SUPPORT BASE FOR A STRUCTURAL MEMBER
The present invention re!ates to a support base for a structural member such as a post, joist or beam, and in particular to a support base which maintains the supported structural member in an elevated position relative to the ground or other supporting surface or support structure to prevent moisture ingress into the structural member.
It is well known for posts to be set in and supported by the ground or a concrete foundation. However, moisture is readily absorbed by the post from the ground or surface of the concrete and, over time, the structural integrity of the post is compromised as the post rots or corrodes. Alternatively, it is known to use a metal post spike to support a post. The spike is sunk into the ground or set in a concrete foundation and has an integrated close fitting support "cup" which receives and envelops the entire base of the post. Whilst this extends the life of the post to a certain degree by providing a level of additional shielding, moisture is nevertheless entrained from the surrounding ground levels and the post rots or corrodes.
To address this moisture ingress problem, a number of post bases have been proposed which elevate the close fitting support cup above ground level to * prevent moisture ingress. These have proved more successful, but are :.. complicated by the need to have an over engineered close fitting cup which fully 0e** *** envelops and grips the base of the post to provide sufficient support to the post at :.5 the elevated position. This complicates the resulting post base which must cope with greater loads, requiring higher tolerance fits and additional gripping elements or fasteners to provide the necessary level of support A further problem is that :.:. each such post base is sized to closely fit the dimensions of the post to be *::::* supported, requiring many different sizes of post base to be manufactured.
The present invention addresses the above problems and does so with a greatly simplified design which is cheap and easy to manufacture, easy to install and caters for all sizes of posts. Furthermore, the present invention goes further in providing a support base which is not limited to supporting posts, but additionally caters for joists, beams and other structural members.
The present invention provides, in a first aspect, a support base for a structural member such as a post, beam or joist, the support base comprising: at least two spaced apart support elements, each support element comprising: a ground engaging portion for anchoring the support element to the ground, support surface or other support structure; an upper portion which, in use, engages with the structural member; and a seat portion extending between the ground engaging portion and the upper portion which, in use, receives, supports and spaces the base of the structural member above the ground or support surface or other support structure.
P referred embodiments of the present invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view from above of a pair of support elements which together form a support base according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention; * ,* Figure 2 is a schematic perspective view from below of a post supported by the pair of support elements of Figure 1; Figure 3 is a schematic perspective view from above of a pair of support elements bolted together to form a support base according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 is a schematic perspective view from below of a post supported :.:. by the pair of support elements of Figure 3; S...
Figure 5 is a schematic perspective view from below of a post supported by an arrangement of four support elements which together form a support base according to a third preferred embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 is a schematic perspective view from below of a post comprising two like timbers supported by an arrangement of four support elements which together form a support base according to a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 is a schematic perspective view from below of one end of a beam supported by just one support element according to a fifth preferred embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 is a schematic perspective view from above of a pair of support elements similar to those shown in Figure 1, but without strengthening embossments, according to a further preferred embodiment of the present invention; and Figure 9 is a schematic perspective view from below of a post supported by the pair of support elements of Figure 8.
Referring first to Figure 1, there is shown a pair of support elements 10 which together form a support base according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention. Each support element 10 is formed from a single strip of sheet metal, preferably steel, and preferably galvanised. A first end of each support element 10 comprises a ground engaging portion 20 for anchoring the support element to the ground, a support surface or other support structure. An aperture 22 is provided in the ground engaging portion 20 for receiving a bolt or other fastener to engage and anchor the ground engaging portion 20 to the ground, support surface or support structure. A second end of each support 0SS* ... element 10 comprises an upper portion 30 which, in use, engages with the :.5 structural member (not shown) to be supported. The upper portion 30 is arranged substantially perpendicular to the ground engaging portion 20. A number of apertures 32, 34 are provided in the upper portion 30 for receiving a bolt, nail or other fastener to engage and anchor the structural member to the upper portion 30. Extending between the ground engaging portion 20 and the upper portion 30 of each support element 10 is a seat portion 40. A first part 41 of the seat portion 40 extends substantially perpendicularly from the upper portion 30 and, in use, receives and supports the base of the structural member to be supported. A second part 42 of the seat portion 40 extends between the first part 41 and the ground engaging portion 20, spacing the base of the structural member above the ground, support surface or support structure.
Preferably, the first part 41 and second part 42 extend in directions substantially perpendicular to the other, although this is by no means essential. Optionally, apertures 50 may be provided for a bolt, tie rod, or other element 60 (as shown in Figures 3 and 4) to bolt, tie or Jock the two spaced apart support elements 10 together. This can provide extra structural integrity to the support base. Optional reinforcing or strengthening ribs/embossments 50 may be provided on each support element 10 to give further structural integrity to the support base.
Referring next to Figure 2, there is illustrated a post 80 supported by the pair of support elements 10 described above.
Figures 3 and 4 illustrate the use a bolt 60 to tie the two spaced apart support elements 10 together.
Referring now to Figure 5, there is illustrated a post 80 supported by an arrangement of four support elements 10, which together form a support base according to a third preferred embodiment of the present invention, Again, a bolt, tie rod, or other element 60 (as shown in Figures 3 and 4) can be used to bolt, tie or lock the four (or two pairs of) spaced apart support elements 10 together. -S.. S.. * S S.-.
Figure 6 illustrates a post comprising two Uke timbers 82 supported by an *:*.:5 arrangement of four support elements 10 which together form a support base ":-according to a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention. Again, a bolt, tie rod, or other element 60 (as shown in Figures 3 and 4) can be used to bolt, tie or Jock the four (or two pairs of) spaced apart support elements 10 together Figure 7 illustrates schematically one end of a beam supported by just one support element according to a fifth preferred embodiment of the present invention. This arrangement may be appropriate where the beam is lightweight, not subject to significant loading, or where part of the beam is otherwise supported or built into a structure at the other end.
Finally, Figures 8 and 9 illustrate a pair of support elements similar to those shown in Figures 1 and 2, but without strengthening embossments, according to a further preferred embodiment of the present invention.
It will be appreciated that the present invention is not limited to supporting posts. The present invention may be used to support beams, joists or any other structural members of any material. Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to supporting structural members in a vertical orientation. The present invention can be used to support structural members in a horizontal or inclined orientation.
Whilst preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above and illustrated in the drawings, these are by way of example only and non-limiting. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that many alternatives are possible within the ambit of the invention, For example, the support members may be formed in different shape configurations. The support members could be formed from separate parts or made from alternative : ** materials. The number of apertures provided in each support member for 0*I fastening and anchoring may be increased, and their relative positions, varied.
Indeed, each seat portion of a support member may comprise a single part *sj5 simply angled between the upper portion and the ground engaging portion (but . . not normal to either). As such, the true scope of the invention is that as set out in : * the appended claims. *.* S * *

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  1. CLAIMS: 1. A support base for a structural member such as a post, beam
    or joist, the support base comprising: at least two spaced apart support elements, each support element comprising: a ground engaging portion for anchoring the support element to the ground, support surface or other support structure; an upper portion which, in use, engages with the structural member; and a seat portion extending between the ground engaging portion and the upper portion which, in use, receives, supports and spaces the base of the structural member above the ground or support surface or other support structure.
  2. 2. A support base as claimed in claim 1 wherein at least one support element is formed from a single strip of material.
  3. 3. A support base as claimed in claim I or claim 2 wherein at least one support element is formed from sheet metal.
  4. 4. A support base as claimed in any one of the preceding claims wherein at : ,*, least one support element is formed from steel or aluminium SI..
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  5. 5. A support base as claimed in claim 4 wherein the at least one support :.,25 element is galvanised.
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  6. 6. A support base as claimed in any one of the preceding claims wherein the upper portion of at least one support element is arranged substantially perpendicular to at least part of the seat portion.
  7. 7 A support base as claimed in any one of the preceding claims wherein the upper portion of at least one support element is arranged substantially perpendicular to the ground engaging portion.
  8. 8. A support base as claimed in any one of the preceding claims wherein the upper portion of at least one support element is arranged substantially parallel to at least part of the seat portion.
  9. 9. A support base as claimed in any one of the preceding claims wherein at least one support element is formed from a single strip of material with only three bend lines in its plane
  10. 10. A support base as claimed in any one of the preceding claims wherein at least one support element is provided with reinforcing/strengthening ribs or embossments.
  11. 11. A support base as claimed in any one of the preceding claims further comprising a bolt, tie or other member to bolt, tie or lock the at least two spaced apart support elements together.
  12. 12. A support base as claimed in any one of the preceding claims for use with a timber structural member. * .* * * *
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  13. 13. Use of the support base as claimed in any one of the preceding claims to *:*. support a post.
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  14. 14. Use of the support base as claimed in any one of claims ito 12 to support * * abeam * * * S.. S S...
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  15. 15. Use of the support base as claimed in any one of claims ito 12 to support a joist.
  16. 16. Use of the support base as claimed in any one of the preceding claims to support a structural member in a substantially vertical orientation.
  17. 17. Use of the support base as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 15 to support a structural member in a substantially horizontal orientation.
  18. 18. Use of the support base as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 15 to support a structural member in an orientation not normal to the vertical or the horizontal
  19. 19. Use of the support base of any one of the preceding claims to support a timber structural member.
  20. 20. A support base substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to or as shown in the accompanying drawings. * ** * S * *S.S S... * S S... S. S * . S * ..
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