IES85116Y1 - A building structure - Google Patents
A building structureInfo
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- IES85116Y1 IES85116Y1 IE2007/0769A IE20070769A IES85116Y1 IE S85116 Y1 IES85116 Y1 IE S85116Y1 IE 2007/0769 A IE2007/0769 A IE 2007/0769A IE 20070769 A IE20070769 A IE 20070769A IE S85116 Y1 IES85116 Y1 IE S85116Y1
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- stanchions
- stanchion
- ring beam
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Classifications
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
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- E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
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Abstract
ABSTRACT A stanchion comprises a coupling at one end thereof and means for fixing the coupling to a ground surface. The fixing means is adapted to permit rotation of the coupling about a longitudinal axis of the stanchion when the coupling is in Contact with the ground surface.
Description
A Building Structure
Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a building structure. In particular, the invention
relates to a building structure for a sun room.
Summary of the Invention
A first aspect of the invention provides a stanchion having a coupling mechanism,
the coupling mechanism being engagable with a ground surface and allowing
rotational movement of said stanchion about a substantially vertical (in use) axis
relative to said ground surface.
Preferably, said coupling mechanism comprises first and second plates, one of said
plates carrying at least one lug, the other of said plates having at least one arc-
shaped, or curved, slot for receiving said at least one lug.
Preferably, means for securing the stanchion in a desired position relative to the
ground surface is provided.
A second aspect of the invention provides a roof assembly comprising at least two
ring beams and a plurality of rafters, the rafters being engaged between the ring
beams when in use.
In a preferred embodiment, batons are connectable to the rafters, engaging
adjacent rafters. Preferably, roof tiles are attachable to the batons.
A third aspect of the invention provides a building structure comprising a plurality
of stanchions of the first aspect of the invention and the roof assembly of the
second aspect of the invention, the stanchions, in use, being load bearing and
supporting the roof assembly.
According to a fourth aspect of the invention there is provided a method for
constructing the building structure of the third aspect of the invention, the method
of construction comprising the steps of: preparing the ground surface; engaging
the stanchions with the ground surface; positioning the stanchions as desired;
attaching a ring beam of the roof assembly to the stanchions; and repositioning the
stanchions if necessary to align the stanchions with the ring beam.
In a preferred embodiment, the method of construction comprises the steps of:
preparing the ground surface; engaging the stanchions with the ground surface;
positioning the stanchions as desired; attaching a first ring beam to the stanchions;
repositioning the stanchions if necessary to align the stanchions with the first ring
beam; attaching rafters to the first ring beam; attaching a second ring beam to the
rafters; positioning and securing walls and windows in the space between adjacent
stanchions; attaching batons to the rafters; attaching roof tiles to the batons; and
attaching a skylight to the second ring beam.
Further advantageous aspects of the invention will become apparent to those
ordinarily skilled in the art upon review of the following description of a specific
embodiment and with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Brief Description of the Drawings
An embodiment of the invention is now described by way of example and with
reference to the accompanying drawings in which like numerals are used to
indicate like parts and in which:
FIGURE 1 shows side and perspective views of a stanchion embodying a first
aspect of the invention;
FIGURE 2 shows the stanchion of Figure 1 and a roof structure embodying a
second aspect of the invention, incorporated into a building structure embodying a
third aspect of the invention;
FIGURE 3 shows a side view of the stanchion, first and second ring beams and
rafters included in the building structure of Figure 2;
FIGURE 4A shows a plan view of the first ring beam included in Figures 2 and 3;
FIGURE 4B shows a plan view of a guide member for use with the first ring
beam;
FIGURE 5A shows a perspective view of a rafter attached to the second ring
beam;
FIGURE 53 shows a perspective view of means for attaching a rafter to the
second ring beam;
FIGURE 6 shows a perspective view of a Iantem style skylight;
FIGURE 7 shows plan, side and sectional views of a building structure embodying
the third aspect of the invention;
FIGURE 8A shows a perspective view of a wall included in the building structure
of Figure 7;
FIGURE 8B shows a side view of a wall attached to a stanchion;
FIGURE 9 shows an altemative building structure embodying the third aspect of
the invention;
FIGURE 10 shows a side view of a building structure embodying the third aspect
of the invention and a roof panel;
FIGURE 11A illustrates the coupling of the roof panel of Figure 10 with the first
and second ring beams;
FIGURE 11B shows a partial View of the second ring beam;
FIGURE 12 shows a side view of floorjoists and a floor panel;
FIGURE 13A illustrates a marking guide;
FIGURE 13B illustrates a fixing means suitable for the guide of Figure 13A;
FIGURE 14 illustrates a ground mould;
FIGURE ISA illustrates the first ring beam placed on the ground during
construction of the building structure;
FIGURE 15B shows a guide included in Figure 15A;
FIGURE 15C shows an attachment means coupled to the ground;
FIGURE 16 is a perspective view of a first end of a stanchion according to a
second embodiment of the invention;
FIGURE 17 shows a plan view of a guide member for use with the stanchion of
Figure 16; and
FIGURE 18 shows a perspective view of a ring beam and a second end of the
stanchion of Figure 16.
Detailed Description of the Drawings
Referring now to Figure l of the drawings, there is shown, generally indicated as
16, a stanchion embodying a first aspect of the invention. The stanchion 16, in
use, is engaged with a ground surface 18 by a coupling mechanism, or attachment
means 20 described in more detail below. In a preferred embodiment, the
stanchion 16 comprises a shaft 22 having a first plate 24 attached to one end of the
shaft 22. The shaft 22 is attached to a first face 25 of the first plate 24. The
coupling mechanism 20 comprises a second plate 27, a first face (not visible) of
which is, in use, engaged with the ground 18 by fixings 28 such as screws or bolts.
The ground 18 to which the coupling mechanism 20 is engaged preferably
comprises a reinforced concrete foundation. In use, a second face (not visible) of
the first plate 24, opposite to the first face 25, is engaged with a second face 29 of
the second plate 27. The coupling mechanism 20, in use, allows the stanchion 16
to be rotated about the axis indicated as A-A’. To allow for rotational movement
of the stanchion 16, in the preferred embodiment, the first plate 24 comprises at
least one are shaped aperture 30 through which at least one lug 32 provided on the
second plate 27 is received. In use, the stanchion 16 and first plate 24 are rotated
relative to the second plate 27 and lug 32 about the axis A-A’ as indicated by
arrows B. When the stanchion 16 is rotated into a desired position, the stanchion
l6 and first plate 24 are secured relative to the second plate 27 and lug 32 by
securing means or fixings 31, such as a nut threaded onto the lug 32 so that the nut
abuts against the first face 25 of the first plate 24.
Adjusting bolts 28’ are threaded through respective holes in the first plate 24 to
bear against the upper surface of the second plate 27. Adjusting the bolts 28’
allows the stanchion 16 to be aligned relative to the ground l8, in order to achieve
vertical alignment. To achieve a desired alignment in the preferred embodiment,
the stanchion l6 and first plate 24 are, in use, angled relative to the second plate
and lug 32. When the stanchion 16 is adjusted to the desired alignment the
stanchion 16 and first plate 24 are secured relative to the second plate 27 and lug
32 by the securing means 31. In a preferred embodiment, the adjusting bolts 28’
may be arranged such that adjustment of a respective bolt 28’, ie. tuming
clockwise or anticlockwise, consequently angles the stanchion 16 and first plate 24
relative to the second plate 27 and lug 32. This mechanism of adjustment may be
used, for example, when the ground surface 18 is not horizontal. Furthermore, the
coupling mechanism 20, in use, allows the stanchion 16 to be raised and lowered
relative to the ground 18. To achieve a desired height in the preferred
embodiment, the stanchion 16 and first plate 24 are, in use, raised relative to the
second plate 27 and lug 32. When the stanchion 16 is adjusted to the desired
height the stanchion 16 and first plate 24 are secured relative to the second plate
27 and lug 32 by the securing means 31 and adjusting bolts 28’. In a preferred
embodiment, the adjusting bolts 28’ may be arranged such that adjustment of the
adjusting bolts 28’, ie. turning clockwise or anticlockwise, consequently raises
and lowers the stanchion 16 and first plate 24 relative to the second plate 27 and
lug 32.
ground surface 18 is not level. It is envisaged that the stanchion 16 may be
This mechanism of adjustment may be used, for example, when the
collectively rotated about the axis A-A’. aligned relative to the ground 18 and/or
raised and lowered relative to the ground 18 to find a desired position.
Referring now to Figure 2 of the drawings, there is shown, generally indicated as
14, a roof assembly, embodying a second aspect of the invention. Referring to
Figures 2 to 6, the illustrated roof assembly 14 comprises first and second ring
beams, 40 and 42 respectively, and a plurality of rafters 44 engagable between the
first and second ring beams 40, 42. In a preferred embodiment, the first and
second ring beams 40, 42 both comprise planar frames. The first and second ring
beams 40, 42 are typically similar in shape but the second ring beam 42 is
dimensioned to define a smaller ring than the first. Referring to Figure 11A, the
cross section of the first ring beam 40 is preferably substantially square or
rectangular. Referring to Figure 1 1B, the cross section of the second ring beam 42
preferably comprises three flanges 99 engaged in an adjacent manner about their
longitudinal edges. Two of the flanges 99a and 99c are arranged in parallel spaced
apart relationship and one of the flanges 99b bridges the two flanges 99a, 99c.
The rafters 44 comprise first and second ends, 46 and 48 respectively, whereby the
first end 46 is attachable to or adjacent the first ring beam 40 and the second end
48 is attachable to or adjacent the second ring beam 42 such that, in use, a frame
for a typical pitched roof is created.
The first and second ends 46, 48 of the rafters 44 are connectable to the first and
second ring beams 40, 42 by any suitable, conventional fixings or engagement
means. In a preferred embodiment, the first end 46 of the rafters are connectable
to the first ring beam 40 such that they create an overhang. In a preferred
embodiment, the second end 48 of the rafters are connectable to the second ring
beam 44 by way of a male and female slideable coupling device 49 as illustrated in
Figure 5B.
In a preferred embodiment, the first and second ring beams 40, 42 are
manufactured from lightweight material, eg. steel or aluminium.
In a preferred embodiment, the rafters 44 are manufactured such that they are
lightweight. It is envisaged that the rafters 44 may be made from lightweight steel
or aluminium.
In a preferred embodiment, shown in Figure 4A, the first ring beam 40 is sectional
whereby substantially straight sections of the ring beam 40 are inter-connectable
by male and female connector or engagement means. Preferably, the male and
female engagement means, when in use, is secured in place by fixings 41, for
example bolts or screws.
In a preferred embodiment, the roof assembly 14 is covered in roof tiles 50
(illustrated in Figure 7) and/or roof windows 52 (illustrated in Figure 7). In figure
7, the roof tiles 50 are provided between the first and second ring beams 40, 42
and roof windows 52 are provided above the second ring beam 42. Alternatively
the roof assembly 14 may be completely covered in roof tiles 50 or windows 52.
Referring to Figure 3, the roof tiles 50 are attachable between the first and second
ring beams 40 by way of a plurality of batons 54 which, in use, are engaged
between adjacent rafters 44. The batons 54 are attached to the rafters 44, and
typically extend transversely across the rafters 44, substantially parallel with one
another. The roof tiles 50 are attachable to the batons 54 in any convenient
conventional manner. A membrane (not shown), preferably waterproof and
breathable is engagable with the roof assembly 14. Referring to Figure 6, the roof
windows 52, in a preferred embodiment, take the form of a skylight. In the
illustrated embodiment, the skylight is of a lantern style.
In a preferred embodiment, the roof tiles 50 are manufactured such that they are
lightweight.
In a preferred embodiment, the roof windows 52 are provided as a preformed
skylight.
In an alternative embodiment, the roof assembly 14 is covered in a plurality of
roof panels 82 (illustrated in Figure 10). A respective roof panel 82 is provided
between the first and second ring beams 40, 42. Referring to Figure 10, the roof
panel 82 comprises a plurality of rafters 44’, a plurality of batons 54 and a
plurality of roof tiles 50. A membrane, preferably waterproof and breathable, is
engagable with the roof panel 82. Lead flashing may be provided around the roof
panel 82. Preferably, the roof panels 82 are preformed. In use, the roof panels 82
are positioned between further rafters 44 engaged between the first and second
ring beams 40, 42. As shown in Figure 10, the rafters 44 engaged between the
first and second ring beams 40, 42 are preferably positioned at angled sections of
the first and second 40, 42 ring beams.
Referring to Figures 7, there is shown generally indicated as 10, a building
structure embodying a third aspect of the invention. The building structure 10
comprises the stanchions 16 of the first aspect of the invention and the roof
assembly 14 of the second aspect of the invention. In use, the stanchions 16 are
positioned such that they form a skeleton frame for the building 10. In the
embodiment illustrated in Figure 7, as an example, the building 10 comprises
twelve stanchions 16 positioned at intervals along the perimeter of the building
structure 10 to create a frame for a room that extends from an existing wall 12. It
is envisaged that this type of room is similar to a typical sun room or conservatory.
The number and position of the stanchions 16 determines the size and shape of the
building structure 10. It will be appreciated that the building structure 10 may
alternatively be a freestanding structure. In use, the stanchions 16 are load bearing
and support the roof assembly 14. The first ring beam 40 is shaped and
dimensioned such that, in use, it corresponds to the position of, and is attachable
to, a second end 33 of the stanchions 16. The first ring beam 40 is connectable to
the second ends 33 of the stanchions 16 by any suitable coupling mechanism. In a
preferred embodiment, sockets or housings 35 are provided on the first ring beam
40, shaped and dimensioned to accept the second end 33 of the stanchions 16. The
housings 35 may extend from or be recessed within the first ring beam 40. In a
preferred embodiment, means for securing the first ring beam 40 to the stanchions
16, such as screws, bolts or other fixings are provided. It will be appreciated that
other conventional attachment means may be used to secure the first ring beam 40
to the stanchions 16.
The building structure 10 also comprises walls 34 or and/or windows 36. A more
detailed description of the walls 34 and/or windows 36 is described hereafter. In
use, the walls 34 and/or windows 36 are positioned in the spaces between adjacent
stanchions 16. The stanchions 16 are preferably positioned where two adjacent
walls 34 and/or windows 36 meet, in particular where two adjacent walls 34
and/or windows 36 which are angled relative to each other meet. Where a
particular section of the building structure 10 is over a certain length, a plurality of
stanchions 16 may be placed at intervals along that section. For example in Figure
7, four stanchions 16 are positioned at intervals along the longest walls. In use,
the walls 34 and windows 36 are non-load bearing.
Referring to Figure 8, the walls 34 comprise a combination of dwarf walls 34A
and full walls 34B. In a preferred embodiment, the walls 34 are modular. As
illustrated in Figure 8, the modular walls 34A, 34B comprise two ring boxes 60
lined with insulation 62. Preferably the ring boxes 60 are arranged to form a
cavity type wall. The external face of the wall 34 is covered with a panel 64.
preferably manufactured from galvanised steel, and then a mesh 66, preferably
manufactured from galvanised metal. Brick slips 68 or plates are fixed to the
mesh 66 to create the facade of the wall 34. A range of facades may be provided.
The interior face of the wall 34 is covered with a panel (not shown), preferably a
sound insulating panel and plaster (not shown). The windows 36 may take the
form of conventional window structures. In use, the modular walls 34A. 34B
and/or windows 36 are placed in the space between adjacent stanchions 16 and
secured to the stanchions 16. As illustrated in Figure 8B the walls 34A, 34B are
fixed to the stanchions 16 by comer brackets 70. A full wall 34B is engaged
between the ground 18, stanchions 16 and first ring beam 40 while a dwarf wall
34A may be fixed to the ground 18 and stanchions 16 and support a window sill
(not shown) and window 36. In a preferred embodiment, a door 72 (shown in
Figure 7) is provided, positionable between adjacent stanchions 16.
Referring to Figure 12, the building structure 10, also comprises floor joists 86.
The floor joists 86 are positionable in parallel spaced apart relationship adjacent
the ground 18 and are attachable to the walls 34. In use, the floor joists 86
increase the rigidity of the building structure 10. A floor panel 88 or plurality of
floor panels 88 are attachable to the floor joists 86 to provide a floor surface. In a
preferred embodiment, insulating material (not shown) is provided between
adjacent floor joists 86.
Referring to Figure 13A, a marking guide 90 may be provided for marking the
desired cut-out shape on the existing wall. In a preferred embodiment, the guide
90 is formed in detachable sections which may be inter-connectable by male and
female engagement means.
Referring to Figure 14, the building structure 10, also preferably comprises a
ground mould 92. In use, the ground mould 92 provides a mould within which the
ground 18 is prepared i.e. the concrete foundations. In a preferred embodiment,
the ground mould 92 is sectional and the sectional pieces are inter-connectable by
a male and female engagement means. As illustrated in Figure 14, the ground
mould 92 is preferably shaped and dimensioned to include any steps which may be
added to the building structure 10 at doorways. The ground mould 92 is
preferably manufactured from aluminium.
Referring to Figure 9 an alternative building 10 is shown whereby the layout of the
building 10 has been altered by simply repositioning the walls 34A, 34B, windows
36 and doors 72 in relation to the stanchions 16. It is envisaged that multiple
building layouts may be created using the components of the first and second
aspects of the invention.
Similarly, it will be seen that the invention is applicable to structures that don’t
necessarily have a lantern style top portion. For example, the invention can be
used for structures having otherwise conventional solid roofs with single ridge
beam at the apex of the roof and having the rafters extending up to the ridge beam
from the ring beam 40.
In a preferred embodiment, the building structure 10 described above is provided
as a kit, the kit comprising all necessary components to produce the building
structure 10. It is therefore envisaged that all the components are preformed or
pre-fabricated as standard pieces. In a preferred embodiment, the kit is provided
as a “flat pack” kit.
As an example, it is envisaged that the kit may comprise a plurality of stanchions
16 and coupling mechanisms 20 needed to create a particular size and shape of
building 10; first and second ring beams 40, 42, to create a particular size and
shape of roof assembly 14, the size and shape of the roof assembly 14
corresponding the layout of the stanchions 16; rafters 44; batons 52; modular full
walls 34B, modular dwarf walls 34A, windows 36; doors 72; roof tiles 50 and a
skylight 52 plus all attachment and securing means required to assemble the
building 10.
A fourth aspect of the invention comprises a method for constructing the building
of the third aspect of the invention. The preferred method comprises the
following steps.
First the ground 18 is prepared. The ground mould 92 is assembled, if needed and
is firstly used as a guide for the position, size and shape of the building 10 and
thus the area and shape of the ground 18 preparation. Secondly the ground mould
92 is used as a mould in which to prepare the foundations. The ground 18 within
and around the building 10 is prepared to create a substantially level and even
surface such that the foundations are located directly in line with and, in use,
substantially underneath the stanchions 16. Once the ground 18 is prepared the
first ring beam 40 is assembled, if needed, and is placed on the foundations and
used as a guide for making the shape of the building, in particular where adjacent
walls are angled relative to each other and thus the positioning of the stanchions
16. Referring to Figure 4B and 15B, a guide 80 is provided, preferably shaped and
dimensioned to define the sections of the first ring beam 40 where the respective
stanchions l6 are attachable, in particular, as shown, the guide 80 is shaped to
define angled sections of the first ring beam 40. The guide 80 comprises an
aperture 43 that corresponds to where the centre of the stanchions 16 engage with
the ring beam 40 and thus where the centre of the stanchions 16 must engage with
the foundations. The position of the apertures 43 is marked on the ground 18 to
indicate the position of the stanchions 16. When the position of stanchions 16 is
marked, the respective coupling mechanisms 20 are connected to the foundations
and the respective stanchions 16 are then connected to the coupling mechanism 20.
In a preferred embodiment, the position of the stanchions 16 are marked by boring
a hole 98 in the foundations (shown in Figure 15C). The hole 98 is then used to
engage the coupling mechanism 20 with the ground 18.
Once the stanchions 16 are engaged with the foundations, each respective
stanchion 16 may be adjusted in position with respect to the ground 18, as
described previously, to obtain a desired alignment. When a desired alignment is
found each respective stanchion 16 is secured in the desired position. Thus
vertical alignment of the stanchions 16 and/or a desired height can be achieved
when the ground 18 is uneven or not horizontal.
The wall attachment 90 is, if applicable, assembled and/or attached to an existing
wall 12 such that the building structure 10 is connectable to the existing wall 12.
The wall attachment 90 provides a guide which, in use, marks where conventional
lead flashing should be engaged with the existing wal112.
Once the stanchions 16 are positioned and secured the first ring beam 40 is
assembled, if needed, and connected to the second end 33 of the stanchions 16 by
the attachment means. If the stanchions 16 have been positioned and aligned
correctly the first ring beam 40 and, in particular the attachment means, will
automatically align with the second end 33 of the stanchions 16. If the stanchions
16 are not positioned correctly then the first ring beam 40 will not automatically
align with the second end 33 of the stanchions 16. If misalignment occurs, a
misaligned stanchion 16 may be repositioned as previously described such that the
second end 33 of the stanchion is connectable with the first ring beam 40. Thus
the stanchions 16 and first ring beam 40 may be assembled without the need to
remove and reposition the stanchions 16. Once the first ring beam 40 is engaged
with the stanchions 16, the rafters 44 and second ring beam 42 may be attached to
create the roof frame. In an embodiment where the building 10 is attached to an
existing wall 12 conventional means for securing and sealing the building 10 to the
existing wall 12 are used.
Once the framework of the building 10 is created the walls 34, windows 36 and
doors 72 are installed. The walls 34, windows 36 and doors 72 are positioned in
the spaces between the stanchions 16 and secured to the surrounding ground 18,
stanchions l6 and first ring beam 40 as described above. The combination and
layout of the walls 34, windows 36 and doors 72 is determined by the user.
In one embodiment described above the batons 54 are attached to the rafters 44
and the roof tiles 52 are connected to batons 54. The skylight 50 is then attached
and secured to the second ring beam 42.
In an alternative embodiment, initial rafters 44 are attached and roof panels 82 are
engaged between the rafters 44. Referring to Figure 11A, the roof panels 82 are
preferably engagable by way of temporary guides 98, which in use, are positioned
between the first and second ring beams 40, 42. Rollers 97 are fitted to the rafters
44’ of the roof panel 82 and are engaged with a bearer 96 on the respective guides
98. The rollers 97 on the roof panels 82 are then guided along the bearers 96 such
that the roof panel 82 is guided into position and the rafters 44’ of the roof panel
82 engage with corresponding attachment means. The attachment means may for
example comprise a threaded bar and securing nut or a male and female slideable
coupling device 49 as illustrated in Figure 5B. The guides 98 are then removed.
The roof panels 82 are first temporarily secured in position to brace the building
structure 10 and then permanently secured in place.
The floor joists 86 are positioned and attached to the walls 34. Insulating material
is provided between the joists 86 and the floor panels 88 are secured to the joists
Once assembled, conventional construction practices may be applied to, for
example, seal the joins, prepare the interior floor and walls etc, to finish the
building and make it habitable.
In the above described embodiments, the coupling mechanism 20 has a plate 29
set into the concrete and the lugs 32, which co—operate with the arc-shaped slots
, project up from the base plate.
Referring now to Figure 16, in an alternative embodiment, a base plate is not used
as it may be considered unstable. Instead, the anchors/lugs 32 are placed directly
in the concrete floor surface. To do this, holes are drilled in the set concrete and
the anchors 32 are dropped into the holes. These are typically rawl type bolts
sometimes referred to as chemical anchors that expand to anchor themselves in the
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In this embodiment, a spigot 95 is added to the underside of the plate 24’ which is
in turn attached to the stanchion 16’. The spigot fits into a further hole formed in
the concrete floor.
With the embodiment of Figure 16, mild steel grommets (not shown) can be
placed with one closed end into the holes for receiving the adjusting nuts 28’ on
the base plate 24’. These are released upon tightening the nuts 28’ to ensure that
the adjusting nuts 28’ do not become embedded in the concrete floor when tilting
the stanchions 16’.
Referring now to Figure 17, the guide of Figure 4b is modified to comprise a guide
80’ including markings 43’ for drilling the holes for receiving the spigot and
anchors.
Referring now to Figure 18, in a variation of the plug/socket 33/35 arrangement of
Figure 2, the stanchions 16’ include an L-shaped plate 97 on which the ring beam
40 can be located. The plate and beam included threaded holes 98 lying in register
with one another allowing toggle bolts 99 to fix the stanchion 16‘ and ring beam
together. Again, this improves structural stability.
The present invention is not limited to the embodiment(s) described herein, which
may be amended or modified without departing from the scope of the present
invention.
Claims (5)
1. A stanchion comprising a coupling at one end thereof; means for fixing the coupling to a ground surface, the fixing means being adapted to permit rotation of the coupling about a longitudinal axis of the stanchion when the coupling is in contact with the ground surface.
2. The stanchion of claim 1 wherein the fixing means comprises at least one lug securable to the ground surface, and a corresponding at least one arcuate slot provided in the coupling for receiving the lug.
3. The stanchion of claim 1 or 2 comprising means for tilting the coupling relative to the ground surface when in contact therewith.
4. The stanchion of claim 3 wherein the tilting means comprises at least one height adjustable foot extendable from an underside of the coupling.
5. The stanchion of any preceding claim wherein the coupling comprises a plate. 885116 E38‘:/‘.36 Fl .3 In V ‘\-O ';:>+- L /\ 30 K \/ 45 \\ / ‘a W FIG. 43 yr‘ raw’ 885116 885116 885116 H3» W’ FIG. 8B 344 S85116 885116 FIG. 10 885116 FIG. 11A “|‘\a ‘H19 ‘(Ck FIG. 11B FIG. 13A 885116 885116 FIG. 14 FIG. 15c 3. $85116 C .9“. .9. M: .9”.
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