MXPA05001146A

MXPA05001146A - Base assemblies, methods of production and uses thereof.

Info

Publication number: MXPA05001146A
Application number: MXPA05001146A
Authority: MX
Inventors: William Dean Miller
Original assignee: Purcell Systems Inc
Priority date: 2002-08-01
Filing date: 2003-07-31
Publication date: 2005-07-27
Also published as: AU2003261327A1; EP1538952A2; EP1538952A4; WO2004013429A3; US20060086881A1; WO2004013429A2; WO2004013429A9; AU2003261327A8; CA2492766A1

Abstract

The subject matter described herein is directed to a base assembly that includes: a) a frame system; b) a plurality of receiving members coupled to the frame system; and c) at least one coupling apparatus, whereby the coupling apparatus is designed to couple or facilitate the coupling of the base assembly to a load component. The subject matter described herein also is directed to a load assembly that includes: a) a base assembly described herein; and b) a load component. Methods of producing a load assembly include a) providing a base assembly; b) providing a load component; and c) coupling the base assembly and the load component.

Description

BASE ASSEMBLIES, PRODUCTION METHODS AND USES OF THE SAME FIELD OF OBJECT MATTER The field of subject matter is base assemblies and base structures to be used as a support and transport mechanism in industrial and commercial applications.

BACKGROUND The telecommunications and data industries have grown exponentially in the last 5 to 8 years, partly because both industries have been able to expand their client base, from clients that are close to the operations / transmissions center to clients located at a significant distance from the operations / transmissions center. The expansion of data transmissions to clients located at significant distances from the operations center is facilitated by remote sites that are portable and smaller than the center of the operations site. The telecommunications and data communications industries include those utilities and industries that provide data transmission and transport in one sense and two ways. The telecommunications industry also includes wireless communications, wire communications and combinations thereof. Wireless communications include infrared, satellite, antenna, etc. The Wired communications include fiber optic cable, conventional cable, coaxial cable, twisted pair cable lined or unlined, etc. Remote sites usually contain wires and electrical and telecommunications components, such as batteries, antennas, circuit boards, keypads, and other related components that can, in many cases, be fragile, relatively inaccessible, and certainly sensitive to elements and other conditions. environmental Therefore, those remote sites should be enclosed or otherwise contained in a protective enclosure system and should be relatively easy to assemble, move and relocate, if necessary, without damaging internal components and wiring. Remote sites and enclosure systems should be verified to determine if there is a need for environmental control and what degree of environmental control should be implemented, if necessary. Enclosure systems may also need to be relocated to implement any new environmental controls c to remove any environmental hazards from the enclosure or remote site.

Also, the enclosure system, the remote enclosure system and / or the remote site should be easily accessible and easy to initially assemble and relocate. Frequently, in conventional remote enclosure systems, some components will be easily accessible for cleaning or repair; but other components will be difficult to access, if not impossible, without moving other components around or removing them together. The remote enclosure system may also need to be moved or otherwise relocated to repair or update / clean the components. The process of repair, replacement, or difficulty of access to access the components can be more difficult, depending on the location site of the remote enclosure system and the environmental conditions surrounding the remote enclosure system, so some systems Enclosure must be moved or otherwise relocated to be repaired, replaced or have access to some components. With remote enclosure systems, a conventional method of lifting and moving the system is to connect a towing device to the top of the enclosure system by means of ring bolts and lift it with a crane, truck crane or other device or apparatus big mobile Another method commonly used to lift and move the system is to use a forklift device with the cabinet or enclosure system sitting on a wooden pallet. The platforms normally used are unstable for long-term use and store the remote enclosure system and may also be unsuitable for some enclosure systems, such as those of large dimensions, unusually heavy or, otherwise, difficult to control when moving using conventional mobile systems. Another problem that is common with enclosure systems and remote cabinet systems is that, due to their restrictions or design modifications, systems need to be mounted at or closer to the remote site to accommodate design restrictions or modifications or to accommodate other problems with the cabinet and / or system. These problems can be difficult when manufactured under environmental conditions or other conditions, such as site conditions or remote location. Other industries, such as the wine, liquor, beer and food processing industries, the chemicals and armaments manufacturing industries, have problems with relocation, adjustment and / or, in other circumstances, movement of vats, processing vessels, raw materials and another team. Generally, equipment and materials are located on top of a pallet or the equipment is physically bolted to the floor. As mentioned, pallets are unstable for long-term use and storage of equipment and may also be inappropriate for some equipment and / or materials, such as larger ones, unusually heavy or otherwise difficult to control when moving using conventional mobile systems and / or that the equipment must be relocated constantly to be cleaned, repaired or used elsewhere in the process. The equipment that is bolted directly to the floor is generally more stable than the equipment located on a platform, but the equipment bolted directly to the floor can be difficult to transport once the bolts or bolts are removed, because the equipment can be very large or otherwise difficult to move due to the shape of the equipment. Therefore, there is still a need in the industry for a base assembly that a) can be coupled and / or fixed directly to the equipment and / or materials that are being supported by the base assembly; b) can remain stable despite limitations of weight and / or size of equipment and / or materials; c) can be easily used with conventional mobile equipment, such as forklifts; d) can provide consistent and reasonably dry aeration conditions under the load component; and e) can be easily expanded, as necessary, to accommodate additional equipment and / or materials.

SUMMARY OF THE OBJECT MATTER The subject matter described here is directed to a base assembly that includes: a) a frame system; b) a plurality of receiver members coupled to the system frame; and c) at least one coupling apparatus, whereby the coupling apparatus is designed to couple or facilitate the coupling of the base assembly and a load component. The subject matter described herein is also directed to a load assembly that includes: a) a base assembly described herein; and b) a load component. Methods for producing a load assembly include a) providing a base assembly; b) providing a load component and c) coupling the base assembly and the load component. Methods of using a load assembly include a) using a base assembly; b) use a charging component; c) attach a base assembly and a load component.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 shows a contemplated base mounting system. Figure 1A shows a contemplated coupling member and / or apparatus. Figure 2 shows another contemplated embodiment of a base mounting system. Figure 3 shows a frame system contemplated. Figure 4 shows another frame system contemplated. Figure 5 shows the contemplated components of a frame system.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION To facilitate the assembly and relocation of cargo components, such as remote access enclosure systems, remote enclosure systems, cabinets and radio equipment enclosures and other types of systems and similar enclosures, and equipment and materials used in the wine, beer, liquor or food processing industries, the chemical and / or pharmaceutical industry, a base mounting system has been developed that allows easy assembly, lifting, movement, relocation and placement of previously mentioned systems, equipment, materials and cabinets. The base assemblies contemplated a) can be coupled directly to the equipment and / or materials that are being supported by the base assembly; b) can remain stable despite limitations of weight and / or size of equipment and / or materials; c) can be easily used with conventional movement equipment, such as forklifts; d) can provide, consistent aeration and conditions reasonable dry under the load component; and e) can be easily expanded when necessary, and in some cases expanded on site to accommodate additional equipment and / or materials. The base mounting system contemplated herein comprises a frame system and a plurality of receiver members, such as reinforced tubes, that accommodate the forks of a forklift or other similar device, so that the enclosure cabinet system can be easily lifted. and placed in any suitable place or place. The base mounting system also comprises at least one coupling apparatus which is designed to couple the base mounting system to the load component. Load components, such as remote enclosure systems, enclosure systems, and cabinet systems, which are easily coupled to the base assemblies contemplated herein are those found in the Provisional US Application Serial Number: 60/379480, those manufactured by Purcell Systems, Inc. and similar manufacturers and those used by Nokia and similar telecommunications companies. Figure 1 shows a contemplated base mounting system 10 and is coupled to a load component 50. As shown the contemplated base mounting system 10 comprises a frame system 20 and two receiver members . The base mounting system 10 further comprises a plurality of coupling members or apparatuses 40 which, in this embodiment, are nut and hexagonal screw assemblies, wherein the nut 42, the screw 44 and the flange 46 are shown in the Figure 1A. The coupling apparatus 40 in this embodiment is placed through the holes 48 and 52 which are pierced in the frame system 20 and / or the receiving members 30. { holes 48) and the loading component 50 (holes 52). In this embodiment, the load component 50 comprises a remote enclosure or cabinet system. In the further embodiments, of the frame system 20, it can be anchored to the floor, a concrete bar or an underlying surface using any anchoring device such as anchor bolts or screws, weights, adhesives, magnets, screws or any other combination of the same (not shown). The holes 62 shown in Figure 1 are designed to be used to anchor the base assembly 10 to the floor 60, if necessary. Figure 2 shows another contemplated modality of the subject matter described here. In this figure, a contemplated load component 150 is shown, which can be described as a tub or drum with modified base mounting system 110 comprising a frame system 120, receiving members 130 and coupling apparatus 140. It should be understood that that, especially in figure 1, the receiving members, together with the system of frame, provide some support to the load component. In other words, in most of the contemplated embodiments, some of the downward force of the load component, when it is parked or when it is being transported, is distributed along the frame system in the receiving members. Both Figures 1 and 2 show several contemplated frame systems; however, the frame system can generally comprise any suitable design, as long as the design goals of the frame system are met. The design goals are: a) support or lock in the place of the receiving members; b) load component support during movement; c) support of the load component when stationary and d) allow expansion capacity when additional load components of the different load components are used. For example, the frame system may comprise a rectangular, square, triangular, diamond, pentagon, hexagon or other suitable shape and may further comprise at least one transverse beam, as shown in Figure 3. Figure 3 shows a frame system 220 comprising 4 beams 222 coupled to form a rectangular frame system, as opposed to the parallel beam frame system shown in Figure 1. Transverse beam 224 was added to frame system 220 to provide additional support to a load component (not shown). Figure 4 shows a frame system 320 comprising 6 beams 322 coupled to form a hexagonal frame system. Transverse beams 224 were added to frame system 320 to provide additional support to a load component (not shown). It should be appreciated that all beams can be coupled together by any suitable means, including welding, bolts or screws, adhesives, moldings, fasteners or a combination thereof. It should be further appreciated that although several contemplated embodiments are listed, for example, (4) four beams 222 and 322, which can be coupled together before mounting the frame system to form (1) a square or rectangular frame. As used herein, the term "mold" or "mold" is used to describe the process by which the material is physically formed or poured into a mold to form a particular and / or non-contemplated component shape or structure. The one that appears in the frame system must also be appreciated as (4) four beams 222 or 322 can be (4) four beams 422, (2) two sets of beams at 90 ° angles coupled together 432 or (1) a square or rectangular beam assembly 434. (See Figure 5). As used herein the term "coupled" can be defined as the fastening or, otherwise, the joining of two or more components together. HE aims that the action of "coupling" the base mounting system to another component can take place using any suitable device, composition, compound or coupling apparatus, such as screws, adhesives, Sailboat, clamps, fasteners, screws, nails, magnets, suction cups, and any and all related components, such as washers and nuts. The base assemblies and base mounting systems contemplated comprise a plurality of receiver members, such as tubes or reinforced channels, that effectively and efficiently allow a transfer device, such as a forklift or other lifting device, to engage with the base mounting system so that the base mounting system and the load component can be lifted, moved or otherwise relocated simultaneously. The receiver members are designed as a female portion "engaging" a "male" portion of a transfer / lifting device or apparatus, since the male portion engages within the female receiver member. The receiving members are coupled to the frame system by any suitable device or apparatus, such as those previously mentioned coupling devices. In addition, the plurality of receiving members can be placed at any suitable place on the frame system, as long as the receiving members are placed to receive at least part of the lift mechanism of the hoist or other lifting device, equipment or machinery. Another frame system is contemplated is similar to that shown in Figure 3, except that there are two additional parallel receiver members that are located perpendicular to the receiver members 230. This configuration allows easy placement of the base mount-load component pair without worrying about keeping the receiving members open to be used. If another load component is placed on the side with a set of receiver members, the other set of receiver members can be used to lift and transport the base mount-load component pair. This configuration works well with frame systems that have more than 4 sides, such as square, rectangular or hexagonal frame systems. It should be understood that there may be sets of two parallel receiving members, where each set is located at an angle of about 30 degrees as an angle of about 45 degrees or an angle e about 60 degrees of another set of parallel receiving members. These examples show the flexibility with which sets of parallel receiving members can be placed on or in a frame system. Reinforcements or reinforcement devices or devices for the receiving members comprise interlaced support structures, beams or support bars screwed or otherwise coupled and / or any other suitable structural arrangement that allows the receiving members to be a) effectively coupled to the load component and b) sufficient support - when are coupled with the reinforcement apparatus or scheme - for the load component at the specific interior and / or exterior site or location. The contemplated base assemblies also comprise at least one coupling apparatus which is designed to couple a base assembly to a load component. As already mentioned above, holes may be drilled or otherwise formed in the frame system and the load component of the nut / bolt / washer assemblies may be used as the coupling apparatus for coupling the base assembly to the load component. In a more specific example, the corresponding holes and coupling holes are drilled, drilled or otherwise formed in the beams of the frame assembly and a portion of the load component. A winch, such as a 0.63 centimeter (¼ ") derrick, with a bolt or bolt is placed in each hole, the bolt or bolt is coupled with a PE ® nut that is placed in the corresponding coupling hole. centimeters (¾ ") controls the compression of the joint. As used here, A PEM® nut or PEM® fastener are specific fasteners that can also be described as automatic rivet fasteners, a captive fastener or a threaded insert. This method of coupling and joining components ensures that there will be little or no damage to the joint in the field and also ensures that the compression can be controlled within a desired specification. An insulating tape or other method of insulation may also be attached to the frame system in the coupling interface, if necessary. These coupling devices are similar to and include those described in PCT Application Serial No. PCT / US02 / 34800 filed on October 30, 2002, which is commonly owned and incorporated herein in its entirety. In some embodiments, it was contemplated that the "coupling apparatus" could be the weight of the load component, for example, the load component can rest on the base assembly, and by virtue of its weight and shape, the load component it can be very stable and may not need an additional coupling device to stay attached to the base assembly. It was also contemplated that "at least one coupling apparatus" may comprise any combination of methods and coupling apparatuses described herein. A load component can comprise any suitable piece of equipment or collection of materials that a) need or have to be stored away from the ground or the underlying surface; b) are moved / relocated at least once or occasionally; c) can not be moved or relocated easily without an underlying support system, such as a pallet. The load components contemplated include remote access enclosure systems, remote enclosure systems, cabinets and radio equipment enclosures and other types of systems and similar enclosures, and equipment and materials used in the wine, beer, liquor or wine processing industries. food, the chemical industry and / or the pharmaceutical industry. Any of these charge components can comprise any number of electronic and / or semiconductor components. As used herein, the term "electronic component" also means any device or part that can be used in the circuit to obtain some desired electrical action. The electronic components contemplated here can be classified in many different forms, including classification into active components and passive components. Active components are electronic components capable of performing some dynamic function, such as amplification, oscillation or control of signals, which usually require a source of energy for their operation. Examples are bipolar transistors, field effect transistors and integrated circuits. The Passive components are electronic components that are static in operation, that is, they are commonly unable to perform amplifications or oscillations, and usually do not require energy for their characteristic operation. Examples are resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, rectifiers and conventional fuses.

The electronic components contemplated here can also be classified as conductors, semiconductors or insulators. Here, conductors are components that allow charge carriers (such as electrons) to move easily between atoms like an electric current. Examples of conductive components are traces of circuits and tracks comprising metals. Insulators are components where the function is substantially related to the ability of a material to be extremely resistant to current conduction, with a material used to electrically separate other components, while semiconductors are components that have a function that is substantially related with the ability of a material to conduct current with a natural resistivity between conductors and insulators. Examples of semiconductor components are transistors, diodes, some lasers, rectifiers, thyristors and photosensors. The electronic components contemplated here They can also be classified as energy sources or energy consumers. The power source components are typically used to power other components, and include batteries, capacitors, coils and power cells. The components that consume energy include resistors, transistors, IC, detectors and the like. Moreover, the electronic components contemplated here can also be classified as discrete or integrated. Discrete components are devices that offer a particular electrical property concentrated in one place in a circuit. Examples are resistors, capacitors, diodes and transistors. Integrated components are combinations of components that can provide multiple electrical properties at a place in a circuit. The examples are CI, that is, integrated circuits in which multiple components and connection traces are combined to perform multiple or complex functions as logic. Telecom components include fiber optic cables and other optical materials, such as waveguides, wires and data transmission lines, copper wire, coaxial cable, keyboards and monitors, and the like. As mentioned, the cargo component may also comprise equipment and / or materials that can be used in the wine, beer, liquor and wine processing industries. food, such as vats, barrels, drums, raw materials, refigerators, ice, etc. The charging component may also comprise equipment and / or materials that can be used in the chemical and / or pharmaceutical industries, such as vats, mixing drums, refrigerators, raw materials, finished products, etc. The base mounting system can comprise any suitable material based on the requirements of the base assembly with respect to a) the load component to be coupled b) the cost and availability of the materials, c) the environment in which the assembly base and cargo component will be placed and / or stored, d) manufacturers' requirements, and e) any other appropriate requirements, such as local, state and / or federal regulations, and heat dissipation needs, and insulation needs . Some contemplated modalities were formulated with non-corrosive steel, however, any metal, alloy, composite material, polymer or plastic material, fiberglass or appropriate or suitable material or combination of materials may be used, as long as the material or materials is / are able to successfully and efficiently meet the needs of the base mounting system with respect to the load component, such as the enclosure system or cabinet system, as described above. As used here, the term "metal" means those elements that are in block d and block f of the Periodic Table of the Elements, together with those elements that have properties similar to those of metals, such as silicon and germanium. As used herein, the phrase "block d" means those elements that have electrons that fill the 3d, 4d, 5d and 6d orbitals that surround the nucleus of the element. As used herein, the phrase "block f" means those elements that have electrons that fill the orbitals 4f and 5f that surround the core of the element, including the lanthanides and actinides. Preferred metals include titanium, silicon, cobalt, copper, nickel, zinc, vanadium, aluminum, chromium, platinum, gold, silver, tungsten, molybdenum, cerium, promised, and thorium. The most preferred metals include titanium, silicon, copper, nickel, platinum, gold, silver and tungsten. Most preferred metals include titanium, silicon, copper and nickel. The term "metal" also includes alloys, metal / metal compositions, metallized ceramic compounds, metallized polymer compounds, as well as other metallized compounds. A load assembly comprising a base assembly and a load component can be produced by a) providing a base assembly, such as those described herein; b) providing a charging component; and c) coupling the base assembly and the load component. A "Loading" assembly as used herein means a assembly comprising a base assembly and a loading component, such as those described herein. The steps for providing a load assembly and / or a load component may comprise a) ordering the base assembly and / or the load component of an external source; b) producing the base assembly and / or the load component at home; or c) a combination thereof. A load assembly comprising a base assembly and a load component can be used a) using the base assembly such as those described herein; b) using a charging component; and c) coupling the base assembly and the load component. The base mounting system contemplated herein also offers at least one of the following benefits / sales (which do not necessarily intend to be the objects of the invention): a. The load components can be mounted anywhere and easily transported to the remote site in an alternative location. b. The installation process in the total field can be accelerated with most of the work steps being completed before the installation process begins in the field. c. Space can be used effectively of ambiently controlled work before the load component is moved to another site that may not be environmentally controlled. d. The costs of remote assembly and installation in the field can be minimized. and. The load components are provided with a stable base that can support the system and can also provide ease of lifting and relocation. In some cases, the mounting systems contemplated herein will comprise two or more of the benefits and advantages listed above, but it should be appreciated that the base mounting systems completed herein may comprise only one of the benefits / advantages shown above, and that of No way limit the inherent utility of the base mounting system. In this way, the modalities and specific applications of the compositions and methods for constructing and producing base mounting systems have been described. It will be apparent, however, to those skilled in the art that many more modifications are possible in addition to those already described without departing from the concepts of the invention. The subject matter of the invention therefore should not be restricted, except within the spirit of the appended claims. In addition, in the interpretation of the specification and the claims, all the terms they should be interpreted in the broadest possible form consistent with the context. In particular, the terms "comprises" and "comprising" shall be construed as referring to elements, components or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the elements, components or steps referred to may be present, or be used, combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referred. It is noted that in relation to this date, the best method known to the applicant to carry out the aforementioned invention, is that which is clear from the present description of the invention.

Claims

CLAIMS Having described the invention as above, the content of the following claims is claimed as property. 1. A base assembly, characterized in that it comprises: a frame system; a plurality of receiver members coupled to the frame system; and at least one coupling apparatus, whereby the coupling apparatus is designed to engage or facilitate the coupling of the base assembly to a load component.
2. The base assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that the frame system comprises at least two parallel beams.
3. The base assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that the frame system comprises at least one transverse beam.
4. The base assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that the frame system comprises a square, rectangular, triangular or hexagonal configuration.
5. The base assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that the frame system It comprises a rectangular configuration.
The base assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that it also comprises at least one additional frame system coupled to a base assembly.
7. The base assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that the receiving members comprise tubes or channels.
The base assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that the receiving members are structurally reinforced.
The base assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that the base assembly comprises steel.
The base assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that the coupling apparatus comprises at least one of a welded joint, a bolt or screw / flange / flange apparatus, an adhesive component, a molded component, a component of fastening or a combination thereof.
The base assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that the coupling apparatus comprises at least one nut / bolt or screw / washer apparatus.
12. The base assembly in accordance with the claim 11, characterized in that the coupling apparatus further comprises a winch.
13. The base assembly according to claim 12, characterized in that the winch is 6.35 millimeters (1/4 inch) in height.
The base assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that the load component comprises a remote enclosure system.
15. The base assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that the loading component is a barrel or drum of wine, liquor or beer.
16. A load assembly, characterized in that it comprises: a base assembly in accordance with claim 1; and a load component.
17. The load assembly according to claim 16, characterized in that the load component comprises a remote enclosure system.
18. The load assembly according to claim 16, characterized in that the loading component is a barrel or drum of wine, liquor or beer.
19. A method for producing a load assembly, characterized in that it comprises: providing the base assembly in accordance with claim 1; provide a charging component; and couple the base assembly and the load component.
20. The method of compliance with the claim 19, characterized in that the frame system comprises at least two parallel beams.
21. The method according to the claim 20, characterized in that the frame system comprises at least one transverse beam.
22. The method according to claim 19, characterized in that the frame system comprises a square, rectangular, triangular or hexagonal configuration.
23. The method according to claim 22, characterized in that the frame system comprises a rectangular configuration.
24. The method according to claim 19, characterized in that it further comprises coupling at least one additional frame system to the base assembly.
25. The method of compliance with the claim 19, characterized in that the receiving members comprise tubes or channels.
26. The method according to claim 19, characterized in that the receiving members are structurally reinforced.
27. The method according to claim 19, characterized in that the base assembly comprises steel.
28. The method according to claim 19, characterized in that the coupling apparatus comprises at least one of a weld joint, a bolt or screw / flange / flange apparatus, an adhesive component, a molded component, a fastening component or a combination of them.
29. The method of compliance with the claim 28, characterized in that the coupling apparatus comprises at least one nut / bolt or screw / washer apparatus.
30. The method of compliance with the claim 29, characterized in that the coupling apparatus further comprises a winch.
31. The method of compliance with the claim 30, characterized in that the winch is 6.35 millimeters (1/4 inch) in height.
32. The method according to claim 19, characterized in that the charging component comprises a remote enclosure system.
33. The method according to claim 19, characterized in that the charging component is a barrel or drum of wine, liquor or beer.
34. A method for using a load assembly, characterized in that it comprises: use the base assembly in accordance with indication 1; use a charging component; and attach the base assembly and the load component.