US20040261333A1 - Seismic restraint apparatus - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to machine foundations, and more particularly, a seismic restraint apparatus for limiting the movement of a machine foundation with respect to a substructure upon the occurrence of a seismic event that causes movement of the machine foundation.
- the present invention provides a seismic restraint apparatus for limiting the movement of a machine foundation with respect to a substructure in response to a seismic event.
- the apparatus of the present invention provides an anchor plate connected to the substructure.
- At least one restraint is connected to the anchor plate and is engageable with the machine foundation for limiting the movement of the machine foundation and distributing a corresponding load from the movement of the machine foundation to the substructure.
- the at least one restraint may include at least one horizontal restraint connected to the anchor plate and engageable with the machine foundation for limiting the horizontal movement of the machine foundation and distributing a horizontal load from the machine foundation to the substructure.
- the at least one restraint may also include at least one vertical restraint connected to the anchor plate and connectable to the substructure wherein the vertical restraint is engageable with the machine foundation for limiting the vertical movement of the machine foundation and distributing the vertical load from the machine foundation to the substructure.
- the horizontal support may include a restraint block connected to the anchor plate, and at least one spacer connected to the restraint block and extending from the anchor plate toward the machine foundation.
- a stop rail may be connected to the spacer, and the stop rail may extend from the anchor plate toward the machine foundation.
- the spacer may be adjustable with respect to the restraint block and the stop rail to adjust the relative position of the stop rail relative to the restraint block.
- the vertical support may include a substantially cylindrical member connected to the anchor plate.
- At least one stop plate may be connect to the cylindrical member and may be engageable with the machine foundation for limiting the vertical movement of the machine foundation and distributing the vertical load from the machine foundation to the substructure.
- At least one stop plate is adjustably connected to the cylindrical member.
- FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing the apparatus of the present invention being utilized to isolate and level the foundation of a MRI machine;
- FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the apparatus of the present invention taken in the direction of arrows 2 - 2 in FIG. 3;
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the apparatus of the present invention taken in the direction of arrows 3 - 3 in FIG. 2;
- FIG. 4 is a top view of the apparatus of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is a breakaway sectional view of an alternative embodiment of the resilient member and bearing member of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a sectional view showing the support member of the present invention as an elastomeric inner core with elastomer-coated cords overlapping the inner core.
- FIG. 7 is a sectional view showing the support member of the present invention as a steel I-beam.
- FIG. 8 is a sectional view showing the support member of the present invention as an inflatable air bag.
- FIG. 9 is a sectional view showing the seismic restraint apparatus of the present invention.
- FIG. 10 is a top view of the seismic restraint apparatus of the present invention.
- FIG. 11 is a side view of the seismic restraint apparatus of the present invention.
- FIGS. 12A and 12B are a top and sectional view, respectively, of the seismic restraint apparatus of the present invention.
- FIGS. 1-5 illustrate the apparatus 10 of the present invention for isolating and leveling a machine foundation 12 with respect to a substructure 14 of a building (not shown) or the ground.
- the apparatus 10 of the present invention may be used to isolate and level the machine foundation 12 of a machine 16 .
- the apparatus 10 may be utilized to isolate the vibration of a machine 16 from the substructure 14 , or the apparatus 10 may isolate the machine 16 from the vibration of the substructure 14 wherein the machine 16 is sensitive to vibration, such as in the case of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine installed in a hospital.
- MRI magnetic resonance imaging
- the application of the present invention is not limited to MRI machines 16 , but rather, any large industrial machine which requires the isolation of vibration and shockwaves and requires the leveling of a foundation may be utilized to isolate and level the machine foundation 12 from the substructure 14 .
- the machine 16 is typically installed within a building by providing a concrete well 18 in the substructure 14 of the building.
- the machine foundation 12 is fabricated from concrete wherein the footings of the machine 16 are set in the concrete machine foundation 12 .
- a plurality of the apparatuses 10 of the present invention are set within the machine foundation 12 at strategically placed locations. For instance, the apparatuses 10 may be equally spaced within the machine foundation 12 and positioned at the corners of the machine foundation 12 .
- the machine foundation 12 is placed within the concrete well 18 of the substructure 14 , and a small space is created between the concrete well 18 and the machine foundation 12 by the apparatuses 10 .
- the apparatuses 10 utilize support members 20 and isolating members 22 to separate and isolate the machine foundation 12 from the substructure 14 . By isolating the machine foundation 12 from the substructure 14 , the apparatuses 10 provide a way to level the machine foundation 10 while also isolating vibration and shockwaves from the substructure 14 .
- the apparatus 10 of the present invention provides a substantially rectangular enclosure 24 that is set within the concrete of the machine foundation 12 and extends the entire depth or height of the machine foundation 12 .
- the enclosure 24 may also provide two cylindrical passageways or outlets 28 in the sides of the enclosure 24 that provide access to sidewalls 30 of the substructure 14 .
- the present invention is not limited to the enclosure 24 being substantially rectangular, but rather, the enclosure 24 may be constructed in any geometric configuration that will allow for the proper isolation and leveling of the machine foundation 12 .
- the enclosure 24 may be fabricated from various materials.
- a non-ferrous alloy such as aluminum
- a removable cover 31 covers the top of the enclosure 24 and is recessed just below the top surface 33 of the machine foundation 12 .
- the cover 31 should also be fabricated from a non-ferrous alloy if used in conjunction with an MRI machine.
- the enclosure 24 has an upper portion 32 and a lower portion 34 that are telescopically received within one another. Specifically, the upper portion 32 of the enclosure 24 is telescopically received within the lower portion 34 of the enclosure 24 .
- the upper portion 32 and the lower portion 34 of the enclosure 24 are adjustably connected through the use of three substantially right angle flanges 36 that are connected to and extend outward from the exterior of the upper portion 32 of the enclosure 24 .
- the flanges 36 each have an aperture extending through the outwardly extending portion of the flange 36 .
- the flanges 36 are equally spaced about the outer perimeter of the enclosure 24 .
- the lower portion 34 of the enclosure 24 has an anchor ring 38 integrally connected to the lower portion 34 of the enclosure 24 .
- the anchor ring 38 has an inner perimeter 39 and an outer perimeter 41 relative to the enclosure 24 that both extend at a substantially right angle from the lower portion 34 of the enclosure 24 .
- Three rods 40 are integrally connected to the anchor ring 38 and extend upward toward the flanges 36 of the upper portion 32 of the enclosure 24 .
- the three rods 40 correspond in location and number to the apertures in the flanges 36 of the enclosure 24 .
- the rods 40 extend through the apertures provided in the flanges 36 , and three adjustable slip joints 42 , connected to each of the flanges 36 , receive and engage the rods 40 .
- the adjustable slip joints 42 provide a releasable locking mechanism that releaseably locks the rods 40 within the adjustable slip joints 42 and allows the upper portion 32 and the lower portion 34 of the enclosure 24 to telescopically move relative to one another to provide for the desired height of the enclosure 24 .
- the apparatus 10 of the present invention provides a load bearing member 44 .
- the load bearing member 44 is a substantially flat, plate-like structure disposed within the enclosure 24 .
- Four threaded fasteners 46 connect the bearing member 44 to the inner perimeter 39 of the anchor ring 38 .
- the threaded fasteners 46 can be adjusted to adjust the distance between the bearing member 44 and the anchor ring 38 , thereby adjusting the load applied to the support member 20 and the distance between the machine foundation 12 and a floor 26 of the substructure 14 .
- the bearing member 44 can only be lowered to a point in which the upper portion 32 of the enclosure 24 bottoms out or engages the anchor ring 38 .
- the present invention anticipates other means of adjusting the distance between the bearing member 44 and the anchor ring 38 beside the fasteners 46 .
- hydraulic jacks may be utilized to adjust the height of the bearing member 44 .
- the load of the bearing member 44 is applied to the support member 20 by having the support member 20 positioned between and in contact with a bottom surface 50 of the bearing member 44 and the floor 26 of the substructure 14 .
- the support member 20 may be a substantially rectangular block of rubber material that allows for a certain amount of compressibility. This compressibility not only isolates the vibration and shock of the machine foundation 12 from the substructure 14 , but also allows for the adjustment of the fasteners 46 so as to level the machine 16 and its foundation 12 .
- the fasteners 46 can also adjust the vertical stiffness of the machine foundation 12 by compressing the support members 20 more to increase the stiffness and less to reduce the stiffness of the machine foundation 12 .
- the apparatus 10 of the present invention and the application thereof described may be best suited for a support member 20 fabricated from a rubber material, the present invention is not limited to the support member 20 being fabricated from a rubber material.
- the support member 20 may be fabricated from various springs, such as steel springs, or air bags. If the isolation of vibration is not a concern, then the support member 20 may be fabricated from a solid steel block in order to provide a more stable material for leveling the machine foundation 12 .
- the structure of the support member 20 may be modified in order to stabilize the support member 20 by reducing the amount of horizontal movement of the support member 20 .
- the support member 20 provides a recess formed in substantially the center of a top surface 56 of the support member 20 .
- the recess 52 may have a frusto-conical shape extending downward into the top surface 56 of the support member 20 .
- a complementarily engaging structure 57 is connected to the bottom surface 50 of the bearing member 44 through the use of a threaded fastener 58 .
- the complementarily engaging member 57 is connected to the end of a threaded fastener 58 .
- the threaded fastener extends through an aperture provided in the bearing member 44 and is secured to the bearing member 44 by the use of a threaded nut 60 .
- the complementarily engaging member 57 has a frusto-conical shape which matingly engages the recess 52 provided in the top surface 56 of the support member 20 . As the load is applied through the bearing member 44 to the support member 20 , the complementarily engaging member 57 works to reduce the amount of horizontal movement of the support member 20 .
- the complementarily engaging member 57 may be fabricated from a rubber material similar to the support member 20 or may be fabricated from any other substantially high strength material.
- the apparatus 10 of the present invention may also provide horizontal stabilizers 61 in order to stabilize the machine foundation 12 in a horizontal direction while also providing a stiffness adjustment along the horizontal or Y axis.
- the enclosure 24 is located relatively close to one of the sidewalls 30 of the substructure 14 so that the horizontal stabilizer 61 can engage the sidewall 30 of the substructure 14 .
- the horizontal stabilizer 61 may be utilized on adjacent sidewalls 30 of the substructure 14 , as seen in FIG. 4.
- the horizontal stabilizer 61 is disposed within the outlet or passageway 28 of the enclosure 24 . Since the horizontal stabilizer 61 engages the sidewalls 30 of the substructure 14 , the passageway 28 of the enclosure 24 has a longitudinal axis 64 that is substantially perpendicular to a vertical, longitudinal axis 65 of the enclosure 24 .
- the passageway 28 of the enclosure 24 is substantially cylindrical and provides an inner portion 66 and an outer portion 68 that are telescopically adjustable so that the length of the passageway 28 may be adjusted to correspond to the length of the machine foundation 12 that extends between the enclosure 24 and an end of the machine foundation 12 .
- the inner portion 66 and the outer portion 68 of the passageway 28 have a slip joint feature that allows for easy telescopic adjustment of the inner portion 66 and the outer portion 68 .
- the telescopic arrangement of the passageway 28 is such that the outer portion 68 has a segment that is inside a segment of the inner portion 66 of the passageway 28 . It should be noted that the invention is not limited to a cylindrical passageway 28 , but rather, the passageway 28 may utilize any geometry that provides for a horizontal stabilizer 61 , as described in the present invention.
- each substantially rectangular tabs 69 extend radially inward from the inner circumference of the outer portion 68 of the passageway 28 .
- the four tabs 69 are spaced substantially 90° from one another.
- An anchor plate 70 has a substantially diamond configuration with four fingers 72 corresponding in position to the tabs 69 in the outer portion 68 of the passageway 28 .
- the anchor plate 70 provides a “twist lock” feature by having the four fingers 72 of the anchor plate 70 engage the tabs 69 on the outer portion 68 of the passageway 28 in a specific configuration. When the anchor plate 70 is rotated 45°, the four fingers 72 of the anchor plate 70 disengage the tabs 69 of the outer portion 68 of the passageway 28 .
- the anchor plate 70 provides a threaded aperture for threadably receiving a bolt or rod 76 , and a substantially cylindrical isolator plate 78 is connected to the end of the rod 76 .
- the isolating member 22 also has a substantially cylindrical configuration and is positioned between and in contact with the isolator plate 78 and the sidewall 30 of the substructure 14 .
- the rod 76 may be threadably adjusted with respect to the anchor plate 70 so that the amount of preload applied to the isolating member 22 by the isolator plate 78 may be adjusted by adjusting the length of the rod 76 .
- Threaded nut 79 secures the rod 76 in a predetermined position.
- the isolating member 22 is fabricated from a rubber material, but the isolating member 22 may also be fabricated from a spring or air bag.
- the support member 20 may include a substantially cylindrical elastomeric member 90 that extends between the bearing member 44 and the floor 26 of the concrete well 18 , as seen in FIG. 6.
- the cylindrical member 90 provides a substantially cylindrical inner core 92 fabricated from an elastomeric material, such as rubber.
- the inner core 92 has a throughbore 94 coaxially aligned with a longitudinal axis 96 of the cylindrical member 90 .
- the throughbore 94 allows the inner core 92 to expand into the bore 94 of the cylindrical member 90 upon the realization of compressive forces along the longitudinal axis 96 .
- the cylindrical member 90 also provides an outer layer of elastomer-coated cords 98 that overlap the inner core 92 .
- the elastomer-coated cords 98 are spirally wound about the inner core 92 and are integrally bonded layer-to-layer to the inner core 92 wherein each layer of the elastomer-coated cords 98 are substantially parallel to one another and extend at an angle to the longitudinal axis 96 of the inner core 92 .
- the elastomer-coated cords 98 resist radial expansion of the inner core 92 in response to compressive forces along the longitudinal axis 96 of the elastomeric member 90 .
- the height of the cylindrical member 90 is such that the inner core 92 and the outer cords 98 have a height to width ratio of approximately 2:1 in an unstressed condition.
- the support member 20 may be fabricated from a high-strength, rigid material, such as a steel I-beam 100 , as seen in FIG. 7.
- the high-strength, rigid support member 100 is adaptable to be removably disposed between the bearing member 44 and the floor 26 of the concrete well 18 so that the rigid support member 100 may be replaced with other support members (not shown) should the need arise.
- the high-strength, rigid support member 100 may be utilized to support the weight of the machine foundation 12 wherein the isolation of vibration from the machine foundation 12 is not desired. Although vibrations from the machine foundation may not be isolated, the apparatus 10 of the present invention may still be utilized to provide the benefits of leveling the machine foundation 12 .
- the support member 20 of the present invention may include an adjustable air bag or bellows 110 , as shown in FIG. 8.
- the air bag 110 is sealably mounted to the bearing member 44 and the floor 26 of the concrete well 18 and is in communication with a conduit 112 for communicating pressurized air to and from the air bag 110 .
- the conduit 112 extends from the air bag 110 , through the housing 24 , and into the machine foundation 12 wherein the conduit 112 communicates with a pressurized air source (not shown). Pressurized air may be supplied to and from the air bag 110 to provide an adjustable amount of pressure to the bearing member 44 .
- a gauge (not shown) may also be utilized to monitor and determine the air pressure within the air bag 110 .
- the enclosure 24 is set within the concrete of the machine foundation 12 .
- the apparatuses 10 of the present invention are placed in strategic locations within the machine foundation 12 in order to properly isolate vibration from the machine foundation 12 to the substructure 14 , as well as provide specific leveling adjustments to the machine foundation 12 .
- the length of the enclosure 24 must be properly adjusted for the height or depth of the machine foundation 12 by adjusting the upper portion 32 and the lower portion 34 of the enclosure 24 through the use of the adjustable slip joint 42 .
- the machine foundation 12 is placed in the concrete well 18 of the substructure 14 .
- the support member 20 is placed on the bottom of the enclosure 24 , and the bearing member 44 is secured to the anchor ring 38 through the use of the fasteners 46 .
- the fasteners 46 are tightened until a sufficient load is applied to the support member 20 such that the machine foundation 12 lifts off the floor 26 of the substructure 14 .
- Gauges or gauge pins 80 may be installed through corresponding apertures in the bearing member 44 and the anchor ring 38 .
- the gauges 80 extend to the floor 26 of the substructure 14 to determine the distance between the bearing member 44 and the floor 26 of the substructure 14 .
- the gauges 80 provide the user with an indication as to whether the machine foundation 12 is level.
- the stiffness of the machine foundation 12 along the vertical axis 65 may be adjusted by compacting the support member 20 further if greater stiffness is desired and reducing the amount of compactness of the support member 20 if less stiffness is desired.
- the natural frequency of the machine foundation 12 can also be altered by adjusting the amount of vertical stiffness in the support member 20 or varying the amount of vertical stiffness among the various resilient members.
- the horizontal stabilizers 61 may be installed.
- the rod 76 along with the anchor plate 70 and isolator plate 78 are inserted into the passageway 28 of the enclosure 24 .
- the isolating member 22 is positioned between the isolator plate 78 and the sidewall 30 of the substructure 14 .
- the anchor plate 70 is inserted such that the four fingers 72 of the anchor plate 70 do not engage the tabs 69 located in the outer portion 28 of the passageway 28 . Force is applied to the anchor bolt 70 so as to preload the isolating member 22 .
- a sufficient amount of deformation of the isolating member 22 must occur to allow the anchor plate 70 to extend beneath the tabs 69 in the outer portion 68 of the passageway 28 in a locked position.
- the anchor plate 70 is then rotated 45° so that the four fingers 72 of the anchor plate 70 may engage the tabs 69 in the outer portion 68 of the passageway 28 .
- the bias from the isolating member 22 forces the anchor plate 70 against the tabs 69 so that a preload is applied and maintained against the sidewall 30 of the substructure 14 .
- the horizontal stiffness of the machine foundation 12 may be adjusted by threadably adjusting the length of the rod 76 .
- the rod 76 is threaded outward toward the sidewall 30 of the substructure 14 such that the isolator plate 78 deflects or deforms the isolating member 22 to a greater degree. If a lesser amount of horizontal stiffness is desired, the rod 76 is threaded inward toward the enclosure 24 such that the isolator plate 70 decreases the amount of deflection or deformation to the isolating member 22 .
- the machine foundation 12 and the apparatuses 10 may be utilized in conjunction with the new machine.
- the old machine 16 is removed from the machine foundation 12 , and the new machine is set within the machine foundation.
- the support members 20 may need to be replaced with new support members (not shown) fabricated from the same or different materials as the previous support members 20 , depending on the application.
- the set up for the new machine is the same procedure as noted above.
- FIGS. 9-12B illustrate a seismic restraint apparatus 100 of the present invention for limiting the movement of the machine foundation 12 with respect to the substructure 14 in response to a seismic event such as an earthquake or a large load applied to the machine foundation 12 .
- the seismic restraining apparatus 100 includes an anchor plate 112 connected to the substructure 14 .
- At least one restraint 113 is connected to the anchor plate 112 for limiting the movement of the machine foundation 12 and distributing a load from the machine foundation 12 to the substructure 14 in response to a seismic event.
- the restraints 113 may include a horizontal restraint 114 for limiting horizontal movement of the machine foundation 12 and distributing a horizontal load from the machine foundation 12 to the substructure 14 in response to a seismic event.
- the restraint 113 may also include a vertical restraint 116 which may limit the vertical movement of the machine foundation 12 as well as distribute a vertical load of the machine foundation 12 to the substructure 14 in response to a seismic event.
- the seismic restraint apparatus 100 includes four horizontal restraints 114 which are mounted along sides 124 of the anchor plate 112 .
- four horizontal restraints 114 are disclosed in the specification, the present invention is not limited to four horizontal restraints 114 , but rather, the invention may encompass any number of horizontal restraints 114 which are needed to limit the horizontal movement of the machine foundation 12 .
- the specification also discloses only one vertical restraint 116 .
- the present invention is not limited to one vertical restraint 116 , but rather, the present invention may encompass any number of vertical restraints 116 needed to limit the vertical movement and distribute the vertical load of the machine foundation 12 relative to the substructure 14 .
- the anchor plate 112 is fabricated from a substantially square plate of hardened steel.
- the anchor plate may be fabricated in any shape necessary to correspond with the leveling and isolating apparatus 10 of the present invention.
- the anchor plate 112 is secured to the substructure through the use of three capsule anchor bolts 118 , as seen in FIGS. 9-11.
- the capsule anchor bolts 118 provide a capsule 119 is seated in an aperture provided in the substructure 114 and designed to receive the bolt portion 121 of the capsule anchor bolt 118 .
- the present invention is not limited to three capsule anchor bolts 118 , but rather, the present invention anticipates any number of capsule anchor bolts 118 required to secure the anchor plate 112 to the substructure 14 .
- the anchor bolts 118 extend through corresponding apertures provided in the anchor plate 112 and thread into the capsules 119 of the capsule anchor bolts 118 .
- a jam nut 120 secures the capsule anchor bolts 118 to the anchor plate 112 .
- the horizontal restraints 114 provide a substantially rectangular restraint block 122 fabricated from a hardened steel.
- the restraint block 122 is welded to the sides 124 of the anchor plate 112 but may be secured to the anchor plate 112 in any conventional fashion
- a similar, substantially rectangular stop rail 126 is connected to the restraint block 122 by dowel guide pins 128 .
- the dowel guide pins 128 are received by corresponding apertures provided in both the restraint block 122 and the stop rail 126 .
- the dowel guide pins 128 guide and stabilize the restraint block 122 relative to the stop rail 126 .
- a pair of threaded bolts 130 may extend through threaded apertures provided in the restraint blocks 122 and the stop rail 126 .
- the bolts 130 are threadably adjustable so as to provide adjustment to the position of the stop rail 126 relative to the restraint block 122 .
- the present invention also anticipates that the bolts 130 may not be adjustable or not present such that the stop rail 126 is fixedly positioned with respect to the restraint block 122 .
- the stop rail 126 may have an elastic bumper material 132 on the outside surface of the stop rail 126 .
- the bumper material 132 is designed to engage the machine foundation 12 when moving in response to a seismic event.
- the vertical restraint 116 provides a cylindrical member 134 that is connected to the top portion of the capsule anchor bolt 118 through the use of a connector nut 136 .
- the substantially cylindrical member 134 has a threaded outer diameter for receiving a pair of stop plates 138 .
- the stop plates 138 are substantially circular and substantially parallel and provide a threaded aperture 142 therethrough for receiving the cylindrical member 134 .
- the stop plates 138 are positioned along the cylindrical member 134 such that the cylindrical member 134 extends through an aperture 135 provided in the anchor ring, and the stop plates 138 are located on opposite sides of the anchor ring 38 .
- a jam nut 144 is threaded onto the end of the cylindrical member 34 to secure the upper stop plate 138 in a predetermined position.
- the stop plates 138 may provide adjustment throughholes 146 to aid in the positioning of the stop plates 138 .
- the anchor plate 112 is placed onto the substructure 14 prior to the creation of the machine foundation 12 .
- the anchor plate 112 is not secured to the substructure 14 at this time.
- the leveling and isolating apparatus 10 is placed on the substructure 14 , and the desired clearances of the horizontal restraints 114 and the vertical restraints 116 are determined.
- the cement of the machine foundation 12 is then poured and allowed to cure.
- the anchor plate 112 , the horizontal restraints 114 , and the vertical restraints 116 are placed in proper position, and the anchor bolts 118 are installed to secure the anchor plate 112 to the substructure 14 .
- the leveling and isolating apparatus 10 is properly adjusted, and the industrial machine is properly connected to the machine foundation 12 .
Abstract
A seismic restraint apparatus for limiting the movement of a machine foundation with respect to a substructure in response to a seismic event. The apparatus of the present invention provides an anchor plate connected to the substructure. At least one restraint is connected to the anchor plate and is engageable with the machine foundation for limiting the movement of the machine foundation and distributing a corresponding load from the movement of the machine foundation to the substructure. The at least one restraint may include at least one horizontal restraint connected to the anchor plate and engageable with the machine foundation for limiting the horizontal movement of the machine foundation and distributing a horizontal load from the machine foundation to the substructure. The at least one restraint may also include at least one vertical restraint connected to the anchor plate and connectable to the substructure wherein the vertical restraint is engageable with the machine foundation for limiting the vertical movement of the machine foundation and distributing the vertical load from the machine foundation to the substructure.
Description
- The present invention is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/692,442 filed on Oct. 3, 2003, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/280,446 filed on Oct. 25, 2002.
- The present invention relates to machine foundations, and more particularly, a seismic restraint apparatus for limiting the movement of a machine foundation with respect to a substructure upon the occurrence of a seismic event that causes movement of the machine foundation.
- When installing and setting up heavy-duty industrial machinery (i.e., machinery, equipment, presses, etc.), it is difficult to properly isolate a machine from the substructure (i.e., floor, ground, etc.) of a building or facility or from the ground or soil of the earth. Such isolation may be desired to isolate vibration from a machine that is sensitive to vibration, as in the case of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine. In the alternative, such isolation may be required to isolate the vibration created by a machine from a substructure. The shock and vibration generated or realized by these machines may create misalignments of the machine due to the forces and the settling of the substructure or the machine's foundation. Proper alignment, including leveling, flatness, and the like, is essential in order to operate the machinery efficiently, economically and safely.
- Prior designs have attempted to isolate a machine foundation from a substructure by providing a concrete well in the substructure. Sand or other fill materials line the walls of the concrete well and create a barrier between the machine's concrete foundation and the substructure. Springs have also been utilized between the substructure and the machine's concrete foundation to isolate and support the machine foundation from the substructure. However, these designs do not provide a method or apparatus for easily and effectively leveling the machine.
- Other past designs have utilized machine foundations that are integral with a substructure. Although some of these designs have provided leveling mechanisms between the machine and the foundation, the design of the machine foundation and the substructure must be completely re-engineered when replacing the existing industrial machinery. Re-engineering a machine foundation and a substructure is a costly proposition that is undesirable in the field of industrial machinery.
- Larger seismic events, such as earthquakes or large loads applied to the machine foundation, may cause the machine foundation to move or shift with respect to the substructure. When this occurs, leveling and isolating mechanisms between the machine foundation and substructure may be damaged. This may require replacement of the machine foundation which is a costly operation.
- Thus, it would be desirable to provide an apparatus for isolating and leveling a machine foundation with respect to a substructure. It would also be desirable to have an apparatus for isolating and leveling a machine foundation wherein the apparatus and foundation could be reused with respect to a replacement machine. In addition, it would be desirable to provide an apparatus that could limit the movement and distribute the load of a machine foundation that moves with respect to a substructure in response to a seismic event.
- The present invention provides a seismic restraint apparatus for limiting the movement of a machine foundation with respect to a substructure in response to a seismic event. The apparatus of the present invention provides an anchor plate connected to the substructure. At least one restraint is connected to the anchor plate and is engageable with the machine foundation for limiting the movement of the machine foundation and distributing a corresponding load from the movement of the machine foundation to the substructure. The at least one restraint may include at least one horizontal restraint connected to the anchor plate and engageable with the machine foundation for limiting the horizontal movement of the machine foundation and distributing a horizontal load from the machine foundation to the substructure. The at least one restraint may also include at least one vertical restraint connected to the anchor plate and connectable to the substructure wherein the vertical restraint is engageable with the machine foundation for limiting the vertical movement of the machine foundation and distributing the vertical load from the machine foundation to the substructure.
- The horizontal support may include a restraint block connected to the anchor plate, and at least one spacer connected to the restraint block and extending from the anchor plate toward the machine foundation. A stop rail may be connected to the spacer, and the stop rail may extend from the anchor plate toward the machine foundation. The spacer may be adjustable with respect to the restraint block and the stop rail to adjust the relative position of the stop rail relative to the restraint block.
- The vertical support may include a substantially cylindrical member connected to the anchor plate. At least one stop plate may be connect to the cylindrical member and may be engageable with the machine foundation for limiting the vertical movement of the machine foundation and distributing the vertical load from the machine foundation to the substructure. At least one stop plate is adjustably connected to the cylindrical member.
- The description herein makes reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout several views and wherein:
- FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing the apparatus of the present invention being utilized to isolate and level the foundation of a MRI machine;
- FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the apparatus of the present invention taken in the direction of arrows2-2 in FIG. 3;
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the apparatus of the present invention taken in the direction of arrows3-3 in FIG. 2;
- FIG. 4 is a top view of the apparatus of the present invention;
- FIG. 5 is a breakaway sectional view of an alternative embodiment of the resilient member and bearing member of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a sectional view showing the support member of the present invention as an elastomeric inner core with elastomer-coated cords overlapping the inner core.
- FIG. 7 is a sectional view showing the support member of the present invention as a steel I-beam.
- FIG. 8 is a sectional view showing the support member of the present invention as an inflatable air bag.
- FIG. 9 is a sectional view showing the seismic restraint apparatus of the present invention.
- FIG. 10 is a top view of the seismic restraint apparatus of the present invention.
- FIG. 11 is a side view of the seismic restraint apparatus of the present invention.
- FIGS. 12A and 12B are a top and sectional view, respectively, of the seismic restraint apparatus of the present invention.
- Referring to the drawings, the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the disclosed embodiments.
- FIGS. 1-5 illustrate the
apparatus 10 of the present invention for isolating and leveling amachine foundation 12 with respect to asubstructure 14 of a building (not shown) or the ground. As seen in FIG. 1, theapparatus 10 of the present invention may be used to isolate and level themachine foundation 12 of amachine 16. Theapparatus 10 may be utilized to isolate the vibration of amachine 16 from thesubstructure 14, or theapparatus 10 may isolate themachine 16 from the vibration of thesubstructure 14 wherein themachine 16 is sensitive to vibration, such as in the case of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine installed in a hospital. The application of the present invention is not limited toMRI machines 16, but rather, any large industrial machine which requires the isolation of vibration and shockwaves and requires the leveling of a foundation may be utilized to isolate and level themachine foundation 12 from thesubstructure 14. - The
machine 16 is typically installed within a building by providing aconcrete well 18 in thesubstructure 14 of the building. Themachine foundation 12 is fabricated from concrete wherein the footings of themachine 16 are set in theconcrete machine foundation 12. A plurality of theapparatuses 10 of the present invention are set within themachine foundation 12 at strategically placed locations. For instance, theapparatuses 10 may be equally spaced within themachine foundation 12 and positioned at the corners of themachine foundation 12. Themachine foundation 12 is placed within theconcrete well 18 of thesubstructure 14, and a small space is created between theconcrete well 18 and themachine foundation 12 by theapparatuses 10. Theapparatuses 10 utilizesupport members 20 and isolatingmembers 22 to separate and isolate themachine foundation 12 from thesubstructure 14. By isolating themachine foundation 12 from thesubstructure 14, theapparatuses 10 provide a way to level themachine foundation 10 while also isolating vibration and shockwaves from thesubstructure 14. - As seen in FIGS. 2-4, the
apparatus 10 of the present invention provides a substantiallyrectangular enclosure 24 that is set within the concrete of themachine foundation 12 and extends the entire depth or height of themachine foundation 12. Theenclosure 24 may also provide two cylindrical passageways oroutlets 28 in the sides of theenclosure 24 that provide access tosidewalls 30 of thesubstructure 14. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to theenclosure 24 being substantially rectangular, but rather, theenclosure 24 may be constructed in any geometric configuration that will allow for the proper isolation and leveling of themachine foundation 12. In addition, theenclosure 24 may be fabricated from various materials. However, if theapparatus 10 is used in conjunction with a MRI machine, then a non-ferrous alloy, such as aluminum, should be utilized to construct theenclosure 24 so that theenclosure 24 will not affect the operation of theMRI machine 16. Aremovable cover 31 covers the top of theenclosure 24 and is recessed just below thetop surface 33 of themachine foundation 12. Thecover 31 should also be fabricated from a non-ferrous alloy if used in conjunction with an MRI machine. - In order to adjust the depth or height of the
enclosure 24 to correspond to the depth or height of themachine foundation 12, theenclosure 24 has anupper portion 32 and alower portion 34 that are telescopically received within one another. Specifically, theupper portion 32 of theenclosure 24 is telescopically received within thelower portion 34 of theenclosure 24. Theupper portion 32 and thelower portion 34 of theenclosure 24 are adjustably connected through the use of three substantiallyright angle flanges 36 that are connected to and extend outward from the exterior of theupper portion 32 of theenclosure 24. Theflanges 36 each have an aperture extending through the outwardly extending portion of theflange 36. Theflanges 36 are equally spaced about the outer perimeter of theenclosure 24. Thelower portion 34 of theenclosure 24 has ananchor ring 38 integrally connected to thelower portion 34 of theenclosure 24. Theanchor ring 38 has aninner perimeter 39 and anouter perimeter 41 relative to theenclosure 24 that both extend at a substantially right angle from thelower portion 34 of theenclosure 24. Threerods 40 are integrally connected to theanchor ring 38 and extend upward toward theflanges 36 of theupper portion 32 of theenclosure 24. The threerods 40 correspond in location and number to the apertures in theflanges 36 of theenclosure 24. Therods 40 extend through the apertures provided in theflanges 36, and three adjustable slip joints 42, connected to each of theflanges 36, receive and engage therods 40. The adjustable slip joints 42 provide a releasable locking mechanism that releaseably locks therods 40 within the adjustable slip joints 42 and allows theupper portion 32 and thelower portion 34 of theenclosure 24 to telescopically move relative to one another to provide for the desired height of theenclosure 24. - To apply the load of the
machine 16 and themachine foundation 12 to thesupport member 20, theapparatus 10 of the present invention provides aload bearing member 44. Theload bearing member 44 is a substantially flat, plate-like structure disposed within theenclosure 24. Four threadedfasteners 46 connect the bearingmember 44 to theinner perimeter 39 of theanchor ring 38. The threadedfasteners 46 can be adjusted to adjust the distance between the bearingmember 44 and theanchor ring 38, thereby adjusting the load applied to thesupport member 20 and the distance between themachine foundation 12 and afloor 26 of thesubstructure 14. However, the bearingmember 44 can only be lowered to a point in which theupper portion 32 of theenclosure 24 bottoms out or engages theanchor ring 38. This prevents the overloading of thesupport member 20. It should be noted that the present invention anticipates other means of adjusting the distance between the bearingmember 44 and theanchor ring 38 beside thefasteners 46. For instance, hydraulic jacks may be utilized to adjust the height of the bearingmember 44. - The load of the bearing
member 44 is applied to thesupport member 20 by having thesupport member 20 positioned between and in contact with abottom surface 50 of the bearingmember 44 and thefloor 26 of thesubstructure 14. Thesupport member 20 may be a substantially rectangular block of rubber material that allows for a certain amount of compressibility. This compressibility not only isolates the vibration and shock of themachine foundation 12 from thesubstructure 14, but also allows for the adjustment of thefasteners 46 so as to level themachine 16 and itsfoundation 12. Thefasteners 46 can also adjust the vertical stiffness of themachine foundation 12 by compressing thesupport members 20 more to increase the stiffness and less to reduce the stiffness of themachine foundation 12. Although theapparatus 10 of the present invention and the application thereof described may be best suited for asupport member 20 fabricated from a rubber material, the present invention is not limited to thesupport member 20 being fabricated from a rubber material. Thesupport member 20 may be fabricated from various springs, such as steel springs, or air bags. If the isolation of vibration is not a concern, then thesupport member 20 may be fabricated from a solid steel block in order to provide a more stable material for leveling themachine foundation 12. - In an alternative embodiment, the structure of the
support member 20 may be modified in order to stabilize thesupport member 20 by reducing the amount of horizontal movement of thesupport member 20. As seen in FIG. 5, thesupport member 20 provides a recess formed in substantially the center of atop surface 56 of thesupport member 20. Therecess 52 may have a frusto-conical shape extending downward into thetop surface 56 of thesupport member 20. Acomplementarily engaging structure 57 is connected to thebottom surface 50 of the bearingmember 44 through the use of a threadedfastener 58. Thecomplementarily engaging member 57 is connected to the end of a threadedfastener 58. The threaded fastener extends through an aperture provided in the bearingmember 44 and is secured to the bearingmember 44 by the use of a threadednut 60. Thecomplementarily engaging member 57 has a frusto-conical shape which matingly engages therecess 52 provided in thetop surface 56 of thesupport member 20. As the load is applied through the bearingmember 44 to thesupport member 20, thecomplementarily engaging member 57 works to reduce the amount of horizontal movement of thesupport member 20. Thecomplementarily engaging member 57 may be fabricated from a rubber material similar to thesupport member 20 or may be fabricated from any other substantially high strength material. - The
apparatus 10 of the present invention may also providehorizontal stabilizers 61 in order to stabilize themachine foundation 12 in a horizontal direction while also providing a stiffness adjustment along the horizontal or Y axis. In order to utilize thehorizontal stabilizers 61, theenclosure 24 is located relatively close to one of thesidewalls 30 of thesubstructure 14 so that thehorizontal stabilizer 61 can engage thesidewall 30 of thesubstructure 14. In addition, if theenclosure 24 is located within a corner of themachine foundation 12, thehorizontal stabilizer 61 may be utilized onadjacent sidewalls 30 of thesubstructure 14, as seen in FIG. 4. - As seen in FIGS. 2-4, the
horizontal stabilizer 61 is disposed within the outlet orpassageway 28 of theenclosure 24. Since thehorizontal stabilizer 61 engages thesidewalls 30 of thesubstructure 14, thepassageway 28 of theenclosure 24 has a longitudinal axis 64 that is substantially perpendicular to a vertical,longitudinal axis 65 of theenclosure 24. Thepassageway 28 of theenclosure 24 is substantially cylindrical and provides aninner portion 66 and anouter portion 68 that are telescopically adjustable so that the length of thepassageway 28 may be adjusted to correspond to the length of themachine foundation 12 that extends between theenclosure 24 and an end of themachine foundation 12. Theinner portion 66 and theouter portion 68 of thepassageway 28 have a slip joint feature that allows for easy telescopic adjustment of theinner portion 66 and theouter portion 68. The telescopic arrangement of thepassageway 28 is such that theouter portion 68 has a segment that is inside a segment of theinner portion 66 of thepassageway 28. It should be noted that the invention is not limited to acylindrical passageway 28, but rather, thepassageway 28 may utilize any geometry that provides for ahorizontal stabilizer 61, as described in the present invention. - In order to horizontally stabilize the
machine foundation 12, four substantiallyrectangular tabs 69 extend radially inward from the inner circumference of theouter portion 68 of thepassageway 28. The fourtabs 69 are spaced substantially 90° from one another. Ananchor plate 70 has a substantially diamond configuration with fourfingers 72 corresponding in position to thetabs 69 in theouter portion 68 of thepassageway 28. Theanchor plate 70 provides a “twist lock” feature by having the fourfingers 72 of theanchor plate 70 engage thetabs 69 on theouter portion 68 of thepassageway 28 in a specific configuration. When theanchor plate 70 is rotated 45°, the fourfingers 72 of theanchor plate 70 disengage thetabs 69 of theouter portion 68 of thepassageway 28. Theanchor plate 70 provides a threaded aperture for threadably receiving a bolt or rod 76, and a substantially cylindrical isolator plate 78 is connected to the end of the rod 76. The isolatingmember 22 also has a substantially cylindrical configuration and is positioned between and in contact with the isolator plate 78 and thesidewall 30 of thesubstructure 14. The rod 76 may be threadably adjusted with respect to theanchor plate 70 so that the amount of preload applied to the isolatingmember 22 by the isolator plate 78 may be adjusted by adjusting the length of the rod 76. Threadednut 79 secures the rod 76 in a predetermined position. The isolatingmember 22 is fabricated from a rubber material, but the isolatingmember 22 may also be fabricated from a spring or air bag. - In an alternative embodiment, the
support member 20 may include a substantially cylindrical elastomeric member 90 that extends between the bearingmember 44 and thefloor 26 of theconcrete well 18, as seen in FIG. 6. The cylindrical member 90 provides a substantially cylindricalinner core 92 fabricated from an elastomeric material, such as rubber. Theinner core 92 has athroughbore 94 coaxially aligned with alongitudinal axis 96 of the cylindrical member 90. Thethroughbore 94 allows theinner core 92 to expand into thebore 94 of the cylindrical member 90 upon the realization of compressive forces along thelongitudinal axis 96. The cylindrical member 90 also provides an outer layer of elastomer-coatedcords 98 that overlap theinner core 92. The elastomer-coatedcords 98 are spirally wound about theinner core 92 and are integrally bonded layer-to-layer to theinner core 92 wherein each layer of the elastomer-coatedcords 98 are substantially parallel to one another and extend at an angle to thelongitudinal axis 96 of theinner core 92. The elastomer-coatedcords 98 resist radial expansion of theinner core 92 in response to compressive forces along thelongitudinal axis 96 of the elastomeric member 90. The height of the cylindrical member 90 is such that theinner core 92 and theouter cords 98 have a height to width ratio of approximately 2:1 in an unstressed condition. - In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the
support member 20 may be fabricated from a high-strength, rigid material, such as a steel I-beam 100, as seen in FIG. 7. The high-strength,rigid support member 100 is adaptable to be removably disposed between the bearingmember 44 and thefloor 26 of theconcrete well 18 so that therigid support member 100 may be replaced with other support members (not shown) should the need arise. The high-strength,rigid support member 100 may be utilized to support the weight of themachine foundation 12 wherein the isolation of vibration from themachine foundation 12 is not desired. Although vibrations from the machine foundation may not be isolated, theapparatus 10 of the present invention may still be utilized to provide the benefits of leveling themachine foundation 12. - In even yet another embodiment, the
support member 20 of the present invention may include an adjustable air bag or bellows 110, as shown in FIG. 8. Theair bag 110 is sealably mounted to the bearingmember 44 and thefloor 26 of theconcrete well 18 and is in communication with aconduit 112 for communicating pressurized air to and from theair bag 110. Theconduit 112 extends from theair bag 110, through thehousing 24, and into themachine foundation 12 wherein theconduit 112 communicates with a pressurized air source (not shown). Pressurized air may be supplied to and from theair bag 110 to provide an adjustable amount of pressure to the bearingmember 44. A gauge (not shown) may also be utilized to monitor and determine the air pressure within theair bag 110. - In operation, the
enclosure 24 is set within the concrete of themachine foundation 12. Theapparatuses 10 of the present invention are placed in strategic locations within themachine foundation 12 in order to properly isolate vibration from themachine foundation 12 to thesubstructure 14, as well as provide specific leveling adjustments to themachine foundation 12. In setting theenclosures 24 within the concrete of themachine foundation 12, the length of theenclosure 24 must be properly adjusted for the height or depth of themachine foundation 12 by adjusting theupper portion 32 and thelower portion 34 of theenclosure 24 through the use of the adjustable slip joint 42. Once theenclosures 24 are set in themachine foundation 12, themachine foundation 12 is placed in the concrete well 18 of thesubstructure 14. Thesupport member 20 is placed on the bottom of theenclosure 24, and the bearingmember 44 is secured to theanchor ring 38 through the use of thefasteners 46. Thefasteners 46 are tightened until a sufficient load is applied to thesupport member 20 such that themachine foundation 12 lifts off thefloor 26 of thesubstructure 14. Gauges or gauge pins 80 may be installed through corresponding apertures in the bearingmember 44 and theanchor ring 38. Thegauges 80 extend to thefloor 26 of thesubstructure 14 to determine the distance between the bearingmember 44 and thefloor 26 of thesubstructure 14. Thegauges 80 provide the user with an indication as to whether themachine foundation 12 is level. By reading thegauges 80 from all of theapparatuses 10 in themachine foundation 12, proper adjustments may be made to thefasteners 46 in the bearingmember 44 and theanchor ring 38 by lowering or raising certain areas of themachine foundation 12 so as to properly level themachine foundation 12. In addition, the stiffness of themachine foundation 12 along thevertical axis 65 may be adjusted by compacting thesupport member 20 further if greater stiffness is desired and reducing the amount of compactness of thesupport member 20 if less stiffness is desired. The natural frequency of themachine foundation 12 can also be altered by adjusting the amount of vertical stiffness in thesupport member 20 or varying the amount of vertical stiffness among the various resilient members. - After the proper adjustments are made to the bearing
member 44, thehorizontal stabilizers 61 may be installed. The rod 76 along with theanchor plate 70 and isolator plate 78 are inserted into thepassageway 28 of theenclosure 24. The isolatingmember 22 is positioned between the isolator plate 78 and thesidewall 30 of thesubstructure 14. Theanchor plate 70 is inserted such that the fourfingers 72 of theanchor plate 70 do not engage thetabs 69 located in theouter portion 28 of thepassageway 28. Force is applied to theanchor bolt 70 so as to preload the isolatingmember 22. A sufficient amount of deformation of the isolatingmember 22 must occur to allow theanchor plate 70 to extend beneath thetabs 69 in theouter portion 68 of thepassageway 28 in a locked position. Theanchor plate 70 is then rotated 45° so that the fourfingers 72 of theanchor plate 70 may engage thetabs 69 in theouter portion 68 of thepassageway 28. The bias from the isolatingmember 22 forces theanchor plate 70 against thetabs 69 so that a preload is applied and maintained against thesidewall 30 of thesubstructure 14. The horizontal stiffness of themachine foundation 12 may be adjusted by threadably adjusting the length of the rod 76. If a greater amount of horizontal stiffness is desired, the rod 76 is threaded outward toward thesidewall 30 of thesubstructure 14 such that the isolator plate 78 deflects or deforms the isolatingmember 22 to a greater degree. If a lesser amount of horizontal stiffness is desired, the rod 76 is threaded inward toward theenclosure 24 such that theisolator plate 70 decreases the amount of deflection or deformation to the isolatingmember 22. - If the
machine 16 is replaced with another machine (not shown), themachine foundation 12 and theapparatuses 10 may be utilized in conjunction with the new machine. Theold machine 16 is removed from themachine foundation 12, and the new machine is set within the machine foundation. Depending on the length of time theapparatuses 10 have been in use, thesupport members 20 may need to be replaced with new support members (not shown) fabricated from the same or different materials as theprevious support members 20, depending on the application. The set up for the new machine is the same procedure as noted above. - FIGS. 9-12B illustrate a
seismic restraint apparatus 100 of the present invention for limiting the movement of themachine foundation 12 with respect to thesubstructure 14 in response to a seismic event such as an earthquake or a large load applied to themachine foundation 12. Theseismic restraining apparatus 100 includes ananchor plate 112 connected to thesubstructure 14. At least onerestraint 113 is connected to theanchor plate 112 for limiting the movement of themachine foundation 12 and distributing a load from themachine foundation 12 to thesubstructure 14 in response to a seismic event. Therestraints 113 may include ahorizontal restraint 114 for limiting horizontal movement of themachine foundation 12 and distributing a horizontal load from themachine foundation 12 to thesubstructure 14 in response to a seismic event. In addition, therestraint 113 may also include avertical restraint 116 which may limit the vertical movement of themachine foundation 12 as well as distribute a vertical load of themachine foundation 12 to thesubstructure 14 in response to a seismic event. As seen in FIG. 10, theseismic restraint apparatus 100 includes fourhorizontal restraints 114 which are mounted alongsides 124 of theanchor plate 112. Although fourhorizontal restraints 114 are disclosed in the specification, the present invention is not limited to fourhorizontal restraints 114, but rather, the invention may encompass any number ofhorizontal restraints 114 which are needed to limit the horizontal movement of themachine foundation 12. The specification also discloses only onevertical restraint 116. The present invention is not limited to onevertical restraint 116, but rather, the present invention may encompass any number ofvertical restraints 116 needed to limit the vertical movement and distribute the vertical load of themachine foundation 12 relative to thesubstructure 14. - In order to secure the
seismic restraint apparatus 100 to thesubstructure 14, theanchor plate 112 is fabricated from a substantially square plate of hardened steel. The anchor plate may be fabricated in any shape necessary to correspond with the leveling and isolatingapparatus 10 of the present invention. Theanchor plate 112 is secured to the substructure through the use of threecapsule anchor bolts 118, as seen in FIGS. 9-11. Thecapsule anchor bolts 118 provide a capsule 119 is seated in an aperture provided in thesubstructure 114 and designed to receive thebolt portion 121 of thecapsule anchor bolt 118. The present invention is not limited to threecapsule anchor bolts 118, but rather, the present invention anticipates any number ofcapsule anchor bolts 118 required to secure theanchor plate 112 to thesubstructure 14. Theanchor bolts 118 extend through corresponding apertures provided in theanchor plate 112 and thread into the capsules 119 of thecapsule anchor bolts 118. A jam nut 120 secures thecapsule anchor bolts 118 to theanchor plate 112. - To limit horizontal movement of the
machine foundation 12 with respect to thesubstructure 14 in light of a seismic event, thehorizontal restraints 114 provide a substantiallyrectangular restraint block 122 fabricated from a hardened steel. Therestraint block 122 is welded to thesides 124 of theanchor plate 112 but may be secured to theanchor plate 112 in any conventional fashion A similar, substantiallyrectangular stop rail 126 is connected to therestraint block 122 by dowel guide pins 128. The dowel guide pins 128 are received by corresponding apertures provided in both therestraint block 122 and thestop rail 126. The dowel guide pins 128 guide and stabilize therestraint block 122 relative to thestop rail 126. A pair of threadedbolts 130 may extend through threaded apertures provided in the restraint blocks 122 and thestop rail 126. Thebolts 130 are threadably adjustable so as to provide adjustment to the position of thestop rail 126 relative to therestraint block 122. The present invention also anticipates that thebolts 130 may not be adjustable or not present such that thestop rail 126 is fixedly positioned with respect to therestraint block 122. Thestop rail 126 may have anelastic bumper material 132 on the outside surface of thestop rail 126. Thebumper material 132 is designed to engage themachine foundation 12 when moving in response to a seismic event. - In order to limit the vertical movement of the
machine foundation 12 in response to a seismic event, thevertical restraint 116 provides acylindrical member 134 that is connected to the top portion of thecapsule anchor bolt 118 through the use of a connector nut 136. The substantiallycylindrical member 134 has a threaded outer diameter for receiving a pair ofstop plates 138. As seen in FIGS. 9-12B, thestop plates 138 are substantially circular and substantially parallel and provide a threadedaperture 142 therethrough for receiving thecylindrical member 134. Thestop plates 138 are positioned along thecylindrical member 134 such that thecylindrical member 134 extends through an aperture 135 provided in the anchor ring, and thestop plates 138 are located on opposite sides of theanchor ring 38. Ajam nut 144 is threaded onto the end of thecylindrical member 34 to secure theupper stop plate 138 in a predetermined position. Thestop plates 138 may provideadjustment throughholes 146 to aid in the positioning of thestop plates 138. - In operation, the
anchor plate 112 is placed onto thesubstructure 14 prior to the creation of themachine foundation 12. Theanchor plate 112 is not secured to thesubstructure 14 at this time. The leveling and isolatingapparatus 10 is placed on thesubstructure 14, and the desired clearances of thehorizontal restraints 114 and thevertical restraints 116 are determined. The cement of themachine foundation 12 is then poured and allowed to cure. Theanchor plate 112, thehorizontal restraints 114, and thevertical restraints 116 are placed in proper position, and theanchor bolts 118 are installed to secure theanchor plate 112 to thesubstructure 14. The leveling and isolatingapparatus 10 is properly adjusted, and the industrial machine is properly connected to themachine foundation 12. - While the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to those disclosed embodiments, but to the contrary, it is intended to cover various modifications and equivalents arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. The scope is to be accorded the broadest interpretation so as to encompass all such modifications on equivalent structures as is permitted under the law.
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1. A seismic restraint apparatus for limiting the movement of a machine foundation with respect to a substructure in response to a seismic event, comprising:
an anchor plate connectable to said substructure; and
at least one restraint connected to said anchor plate and engageable with said machine foundation for limiting the movement of said machine foundation and distributing a corresponding load from said movement of said machine foundation to said substructure.
2. The seismic restraint apparatus stated in claim 1 , further comprising:
at least one horizontal restraint connected to said anchor plate and engageable with said machine foundation for limiting the horizontal movement of said machine foundation and distributing a horizontal load from said machine foundation to said substructure; and
at least one vertical restraint connected to said anchor plate and connectable to said substructure, and said at least one vertical restraint engageable with said machine foundation for limiting the vertical movement of said machine foundation and distributing a vertical load from said machine foundation to said substructure.
3. The seismic restraint apparatus stated in claim 2 , wherein said at least one horizontal support further comprises:
a restraint block connected to said anchor plate;
at least one spacer connected to said restraint block and extending from said anchor plate toward said machine foundation; and
a stop rail connected to said at least one spacer, and said stop rail extending from said anchor plate toward said machine foundation.
4. The seismic restraint apparatus stated in claim 3 , further comprising:
said at least one spacer adjustable with respect to said restraint block and said stop rail to adjust the relative position between said stop rail and said restraint block.
5. The seismic restraint apparatus stated in claim 2 , wherein said at least one vertical support further comprises:
a cylindrical member connected to said anchor plate; and
at least one stop plate connected to said cylindrical member and engageable with said machine foundation for limiting the vertical movement of said machine foundation and distributing said vertical load from said machine foundation to said substructure.
6. The seismic restraint apparatus stated in claim 5 , further comprising:
said at least one stop plate adjustably connected to said cylindrical member.
7. The seismic restraint apparatus stated in claim 1 , further comprising:
at least one anchor bolt extending through said anchor plate and engageable with said substructure.
8. A seismic restraint apparatus for limiting the movement of a machine foundation with respect to a substructure in response to a seismic event, comprising:
an anchor plate connectable to said substructure;
at least one restraint block connected to said anchor plate;
at least one stop rail coupled to said restraint block and engageable with said machine foundation for limiting horizontal movement of said machine foundation and distributing a horizontal load from said machine foundation to said substructure;
at least one cylindrical member connected to said anchor plate; and
at least one stop plate connected to said cylindrical member and engageable with said machine foundation for limiting the vertical movement of said machine foundation and distributing a vertical load from said machine foundation to said substructure.
9. The seismic restraint apparatus stated in claim 8 , further comprising:
at least one anchor bolt extending through said anchor plate and engageable with said substructure.
10. The seismic restraint apparatus stated in claim 8 , further comprising:
at least one spacer coupled to said restraint block and said stop rail for spacing said stop rail from said anchor plate toward said machine foundation.
11. The seismic restraint apparatus stated in claim 10 , wherein said at least one spacer further comprises:
a threaded fastener for adjustably connecting said stop rail to said restraint block.
12. The seismic restraint apparatus stated in claim 10 , said at least one spacer further comprising:
a dowel rod.
13. The seismic restraint apparatus stated in claim 8 , further comprising:
said cylindrical member extending through said anchor plate and engageable with said substructure; and
said at least one stop plate adjustably connected to said cylindrical member.
14. The seismic restraint apparatus stated in claim 13 , further comprising:
a pair of stop plates adjustably spaced along a longitudinal axis of said cylindrical member, and said pair of stop plates adjustably positionable on opposite sides of an anchor ring wherein said anchor ring is engageable with said machine foundation, and said pair of stop plates engageable with said anchor ring to limit the vertical movement of said machine foundation.
15. A seismic restraint apparatus for limiting the movement of a machine foundation with respect to a substructure in response to a seismic event, comprising:
an anchor plate connected to said substructure;
at least one restraint block connected to said anchor plate;
at least one spacer connected to said restraint block and extending outwardly from said anchor plate toward a machine foundation;
at least one stop rail connected to said at least one spacer, and said stop rail extending outwardly from said anchor plate toward said machine foundation, and said stop rail engageable with said machine foundation for limiting horizontal movement of said machine foundation;
at least one cylindrical member connected to and through said anchor plate and engageable with said substructure; and
at least one stop plate adjustably connected to said cylindrical member and engageable with said machine foundation for limiting the vertical movement of said machine foundation and distributing a vertical load from said machine foundation to said substructure.
16. The seismic restraint apparatus stated in claim 15 , further comprising:
at least one anchor bolt extending through said anchor plate and engageable with said substructure.
17. The seismic restraint apparatus stated in claim 15 , wherein said at least one spacer further comprises:
a threaded fastener for adjustably connecting said stop rail to said restraint block.
18. The seismic restraint apparatus stated in claim 17 , wherein said at least one spacer further comprises:
a dowel rod.
19. The seismic restraint apparatus stated in claim 15 , further comprising:
a pair of stop plates adjustably spaced along a longitudinal axis of said cylindrical member, and said pair of stop plates adjustably positionable on opposite sides of an anchor ring wherein said anchor ring is engageable with said machine foundation, and said pair of stop plates engageable with said anchor ring to limit vertical movement of said machine foundation.
20. The seismic restraint apparatus stated in claim 15 , further comprising:
an elastomeric material connected to at least one stop rail and engageable with said machine foundation.
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