Tie-down system and method for semipermanent structure

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-09-14
NALE MELVIN +2
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[0004] It is a further object of the present invention is to provide a method and system for securing mobile homes, trailers, other movable dwellings and smaller fixed or transportable structures during high wind conditions so the structure remains on its foundation or at its original originally stored position.
[0005] Another object of the present invention is to provide a method and a system which are relatively quickly installed for securing mobile homes, trailers, other movable dwellings and smaller fixed or transportable structures and can be readily removed once the high wind conditions have subsided.
[0006] A further object of the present invention is to provide a method and system for securely anchoring mobile homes, trailers, other movable dwellings and smaller fixed or transportable structures to the ground to ensure that such structures are less likely to be removed from their foundation or originally stored and stationary position during high wind conditions.

Problems solved by technology

High winds, such as those generated during hurricanes, tornadoes, twisters, etc., can typically cause devastation to a variety of different structures.
Damage frequently occurs to these structures when the winds either blow or topple the structure over or lift the structure from its foundation or other originally stored position and carry the structure to another location.
In either instance, once the structure is moved from foundation or its originally stored position, generally significant damage or complete destruction of the structure will occur.

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[0022] Turning now to FIG. 1-4, the present invention will now be described. As can be seen in this embodiment, the anchor system is generally designated as 2 and comprises a plurality of separate anchoring components 4. Each one of the anchoring components 4 generally comprises a pair of spaced apart and opposed anchor stakes or elements 6 which, during use, are embedded in the ground G and interconnected or coupled to one another via an elongate strap 8 which has a conventional ratchet-type strap tensioning mechanism 10 which facilitates length adjustment of the strap 8 (see FIG. 11). Each opposed end of the adjustable strap 8 terminates in a looped configuration or end 12 which is conventional and well known in the art. The strap 8 is typically a flexible member manufactured from nylon, polyester, polypropylene, Fiberglass®, etc. and has a tensile strength of preferably at least 3,000 p.s.i. Each strap 8 typically has a length of between about 15 feet and about 120 feet, and more...

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[0037] With reference now to FIGS. 9 and 10, a detailed description concerning a third embodiment will now be provided. As this embodiment is somewhat similar to the previous embodiments, identical elements will be given identical reference numerals and only the differences between this embodiment and the prior embodiment will be discussed in detail.

[0038] As can be seen in these Figures, the anchor elements 6′″ comprises a deflatable component which has an inlet 42 communicating with an interior of the anchor elements 6′″ which has an internal storage capacity of between 8 and 200 gallons more preferably between about 30 and about 100 gallons. Each one of these anchor elements 6′″ can be either be releasably or permanently connected to one (looped) end 12 of the elongate strap 8. According to this embodiment, each anchoring component 4 comprises a pair of opposed anchoring elements 6′″ with an interconnection strap 8 and a ratchet-type strap tensioning mechanism 10.

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Abstract

An anchoring system for facilitating anchoring of a semipermanent structure during high wind conditions and associated method. The anchoring system comprising an elongate strap having opposed first and second ends, and the strap having an adjusting mechanism to facilitate adjustment of a length of the strap. A pair of opposed anchor elements, each one of the pair of anchor elements being coupled to one of the first and second ends of the strap, and each anchor element contacting a ground surface to facilitate anchoring of the anchor element to the ground. Following embedding the anchor elements in the ground, the length of the strap is adjusted to provide sufficient tension to the semipermanent structure and anchor the semipermanent structure to the ground during the high wind conditions.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to a system and method for securing mobile homes, trailers, other movable dwellings and smaller fixed or transportable structures during high winds such as hurricanes, tornadoes, twisters, etc. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] High winds, such as those generated during hurricanes, tornadoes, twisters, etc., can typically cause devastation to a variety of different structures. This is particularly true with respect to mobile homes, trailers, other movable dwellings and smaller fixed or transportable structures. Damage frequently occurs to these structures when the winds either blow or topple the structure over or lift the structure from its foundation or other originally stored position and carry the structure to another location. In either instance, once the structure is moved from foundation or its originally stored position, generally significant damage or complete destruction of the structure will occur. SUMMARY OF THE...

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IPC IPC(8): E04B7/00
CPCE04H9/14Y02A50/00
InventorNALE, MELVINNALE, MARK J.NALE, JOHN E.
OwnerNALE MELVIN