Lightweight support pier
First Claim
1. A support pier comprising:
- a base having a top surface, a bottom surface, and an outer edge;
a first flange extending upwardly from the top surface, the first flange having an inner surface and an outer surface;
a shell member having an open bottom and having an outer periphery, a top and at feast one side wall extending between the bottom and the top, the top having an upper surface and a lower surface, the shell member positioned on the top surface such that the outer periphery of the bottom abuts against the inner surface of the first flange such that the lower surface faces the top surface; and
a support member having a first end positioned on the top surface of the base and a second end abutting the lower surface.
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Abstract
A structure support pier is used to support a mobile home or other similar structure. The pier has a base with a first flange and an optional second flange extending upwardly from the top surface of the base. A support pad is positioned on the top surface of the base. A shell member is positioned on the top surface of the base such that the outer periphery of the bottom of the shell member abuts the inner surface of the first flange. A support member, which may be a honeycomb structure, a plurality of tubular members, or other similar structure, has a first end resting on the support pad and a second end abutting the lower surface of the top of the shell member either directly or via a second support pad. The support member may be positioned within appropriate slits or depressions located on the support pads.
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22 Claims
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1. A support pier comprising:
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a base having a top surface, a bottom surface, and an outer edge;
a first flange extending upwardly from the top surface, the first flange having an inner surface and an outer surface;
a shell member having an open bottom and having an outer periphery, a top and at feast one side wall extending between the bottom and the top, the top having an upper surface and a lower surface, the shell member positioned on the top surface such that the outer periphery of the bottom abuts against the inner surface of the first flange such that the lower surface faces the top surface; and
a support member having a first end positioned on the top surface of the base and a second end abutting the lower surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A support pier comprising:
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a base having a top surface, a bottom surface, and an outer edge;
a first flange extending upwardly from the top surface, the first flange having an inner surface and an outer surface;
a shell member having an open bottom and having an outer periphery, a top and at least one side wall extending between the bottom and the top, the top having an upper surface and a lower surface, the shell member positioned on the top surface such that the outer periphery of the bottom abuts against the inner surface of the first flange such that the lower surface faces the top surface;
a support pad positioned on the top surface of the base and within the outer periphery of the bottom of the shell member; and
a support member having a first end positioned on the support pad of the base and a second end abutting the lower surface. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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