Tool driving or impacting – With vehicle support for drive – Nontransporting means to support vehicle during tool operation
Patent
1996-06-26
1998-08-18
Smith, Scott A.
Tool driving or impacting
With vehicle support for drive
Nontransporting means to support vehicle during tool operation
173 49, 173193, E21B 724
Patent
active
057947163
ABSTRACT:
A system for allowing elongate members such as piles, caissons, and casings to be driven into the earth at inaccessible locations. The system comprises a structural assembly having a support assembly and a bracing assembly. The structural assembly is arranged on a ground engaging assembly. The bracing assembly engages the caisson as it is being driven to make sure that it is plumb as it is being driven and when it is subsequently in the earth. The ground engaging assembly is adjustable to alter the orientation of the structural assembly to maintain the caisson in a plumb orientation. The bracing assembly comprises a guide portion and an extension portion. The extension portion may be retracted and extended relative to the support assembly. The system employs a conventional vibratory hammer to drive the elongate member. The system may also include a helicopter to lift the various components and the elongate member to the desired location.
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American Piledriving Equipment, Inc.
Schacht Michael R.
Smith Scott A.
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