20240026617. SEISMIC DAMPING PEIR FOUNDATION SYSTEM FOR SEISMIC ISOLATION simplified abstract (Cover Technologies, Inc.)

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SEISMIC DAMPING PEIR FOUNDATION SYSTEM FOR SEISMIC ISOLATION

Organization Name

Cover Technologies, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Craig Derian of Gardena CA (US)

Alexis Xavier Rivas of Gardena CA (US)

Gregory Nielsen of Gardena CA (US)

Hamahito Hokyo of Gardena CA (US)

SEISMIC DAMPING PEIR FOUNDATION SYSTEM FOR SEISMIC ISOLATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240026617 titled 'SEISMIC DAMPING PEIR FOUNDATION SYSTEM FOR SEISMIC ISOLATION

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a foundation system that includes a pier, a collar, a thrust bearing, a thrust plate, cables, and spring assemblies. The system is designed to support and stabilize a structure.

  • The pier supports the bottom surface of the structure.
  • The collar on the pier defines two cable guides.
  • The thrust bearing is located on the collar opposite the pier.
  • The thrust plate on the bottom surface of the structure mates with the thrust bearing.
  • The first cable extends through the first cable guide along a horizontal axis.
  • The second cable extends through the second cable guide along a horizontal axis.
  • The first spring assembly is coupled to the bottom surface of the structure and the first cable, providing tension to return the structure to a center position.
  • The second spring assembly is coupled to the bottom surface of the structure and the second cable, providing tension to return the structure to the center position.

Potential Applications:

  • Residential buildings
  • Commercial buildings
  • Bridges
  • Industrial structures

Problems Solved:

  • Provides stability and support to structures
  • Helps prevent structural damage from ground movement or settling

Benefits:

  • Increased structural stability
  • Improved resistance to ground movement
  • Reduces the risk of structural damage
  • Allows for easy adjustment and realignment of the structure


Original Abstract Submitted

a foundation system includes: a pier supporting a bottom surface of a structure; a collar on the pier defining a first and second cable guide; a thrust bearing on the collar opposite the pier; a thrust plate on the bottom surface of the structure configured to mate with the thrust bearing; a first cable extending through the first cable guide along a first horizontal axis; a second cable extending through the second cable guide along a second horizontal axis; a first spring assembly coupled to the bottom surface of the structure and to the first cable configured to tension the first cable along the first horizontal axis to return the structure to a center position; and a second spring assembly coupled to the bottom surface of the structure, and configured to tension the second cable along the first horizontal axis to return the structure to the center position.

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