Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Footing or foundation type – Framework spans footings
Patent
1978-05-01
1980-04-22
Murtagh, John E.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Footing or foundation type
Framework spans footings
52745, 52749, 254 84, 254 93R, 414 12, E04H 112, E02D 2732, B65G 702
Patent
active
041987977
ABSTRACT:
A method and fixture for lateral and longitudinal positioning of mobile home or modular housing units on the foundation site is disclosed, particularly related to positioning more than one module sometimes referred to as double wide or other structural units, such as modular subunits with respect to each other incidental to assembly operations. The method includes the procedure of initially installing one of the double wide or other structural unit on a foundation including a plurality of stanchions, positioning a second structural unit adjacent the position of the first structural unit with a clearance space therebetween for carrying out steps preparatory to joining of the units, the second unit being positioned on a series of temporary cross beams supported on the foundation stanchions and engaging the structural units underframe members. The second structural unit is shifted laterally and longitudinally into position against the first unit enabling the units to be joined together after the temporary cross beams have been removed and the second unit then secured to its foundation stanchions. The fixture includes a pair of rails having an adjustable position spacer tube and bolt assembly extending therebetween and adapted to engage a foundation stanchion or other fixed member so as to provide a reaction point for a jack mounted in bracketry secured to the opposite end of the rails, the jack positioned to engage the end of temporary cross beams and force the mobile home positioned on the cross beam laterally towards the previously installed first unit. The laterally extending rails are progressively advanced after successive adjustments of the unit equal to the stroke of the jack to allow relatively short stroke jacking mechanisms to be utilized to move the unit a distance on the order of less than one foot to more than three feet. A pair of fixtures and jacks are utilized simultaneously to allow a simultaneous shifting of the front and rear of the unit. Lengthwise or longitudinal adjustment of the position of the unit is also contemplated by means of direct engagement of the jack fixtures with the longitudinally extending underframe members. This method and fixturing facilitates controlled shifting of the lateral position of the unit without imposing stresses on the mobile home structure.
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