Adjustable Joist Support Base for Stable Overhead Reinforcement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional joist supports for overhead building structures lack effective mechanisms for stable and adjustable reinforcement between the ground and the overhead structure, particularly in terms of resisting movement and providing fine length adjustments.
Innovation Solution
A support apparatus comprising a base with a planar circular base plate, featuring fastener apertures, recesses, and ribs, which is coupled to the ground using fasteners, and a support member with adjustable ends for telescopic extension and fine adjustment, ensuring stable and adjustable support.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a base with fastener apertures is used to operatively couple the support apparatus to the floor, then stability and resistance to movement is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The base is segmented into functional zones: a generally planar circular base plate providing overall stability, raised platforms providing localized support and fastening points, and ribs providing structural reinforcement. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently while contributing to overall stability without excessive complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The base is designed with pre-positioned fastener apertures in strategic locations (on the base plate and on raised platforms) that allow for preliminary anchoring to the floor before the support member is installed. This preliminary action ensures stability is established early in the installation process.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a support member with adjustable length is used to provide fine adjustment, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support member incorporates telescopic sections that allow dynamic adjustment of length. The member can be extended or retracted to accommodate varying distances between the floor and overhead structure, providing adaptability while using a relatively simple telescopic mechanism rather than complex adjustment systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The support member allows change in the physical parameter of length through telescopic adjustment. By varying the extended length of the support member, the apparatus can adapt to different installation scenarios and overhead structure heights without requiring multiple different sized components.
3Strength
If raised platforms and ribs are added to the base for structural support, then strength is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The base is manufactured as an integrated component with raised platforms and ribs formed as part of the single base structure. This segmentation into functional zones (base plate, platforms, ribs) allows for optimized manufacturing processes while maintaining structural strength. The features are designed to be formed in a single casting or molding operation rather than requiring multiple assembly steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The raised platforms and ribs are merged with the base plate to form a single integrated base component. This merging provides structural reinforcement and multiple fastening locations without requiring separate reinforcement pieces to be attached, thereby maintaining strength while simplifying manufacturing.
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AI summary
A support apparatus having a base to support a support member which, in turn, supports a structure (e.g., a building joist, overhead structure, combinations thereof). The support apparatus may be used to provide reinforcement between a floor (e.g., ground, substrate, or the like) and the structure. The base of the support apparatus is in the form of a generally planar circular base, but may have any shape. The base may include one or more platforms, recesses, or ribs in order to provide structural support to the base and/or locations for one or more fastener apertures. The one or more fastener apertures are configured to receive one or more fasteners for operatively coupling the base to the floor in order to resist movement of the base during installation and/or use of the support apparatus.