Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Assembled in situ-type anchor or tie
Patent
1999-12-09
2000-10-24
Ramirez, Ramon O.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Assembled in situ-type anchor or tie
52 23, 52149, 52166, 52DIG11, 248499, 248500, 403 43, E04B 138
Patent
active
061348589
ABSTRACT:
Relatively heavy electrical equipment, such as a computer mainframe or server unit, is provided with a mechanism which prevents and/or mitigates damage to the equipment caused by seismological or other activity. In particular, the mechanism comprises a turnbuckle having threaded yokes disposed at opposite ends of the turnbuckle 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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Gutelius, Jr. James B.
McIntosh Steven C.
Notohardjono Budy D.
Cutter Lawrence D.
Gonzalez Floyd A.
International Business Machines - Corporation
Ramirez Ramon O.
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