Anchoring mechanism to protect against earthquake-induced motion

Details Anchoring mechanism to protect against earthquake-induced motion Anchoring mechanism to protect against earthquake-induced motion

1998-07-21

2000-06-20

Kent, Christopher T.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Assembled in situ-type anchor or tie

52 23, 52149, 52166, 52DIG11, 248499, 403 43, E04B 198

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060763264

ABSTRACT:
A turnbuckle mechanism having threaded yokes disposed at opposite ends of the turnbuckle is employed together with eyebolts disposed within the yoke portions of the threaded yokes as a means for providing a retention device for anchoring relatively heavy computer and/or other equipment in position during seismological events. The electrical equipment is disposed within a frame which preferably includes a plurality of metal plates disposed at the bottom thereof. The frame is also provided with casters which permit the equipment to be rolled conveniently into place and then anchored firmly into position using a small number of pins which extend through the threaded yokes and eyebolts. There is provided an easily assemblable and economical apparatus which preferably includes a multiplicity of energy absorption points which help to prevent damage to the expensive computer frame and which further assists in maintaining computer operations at peak levels even during certain seismological activity.

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