Seismic baseplate
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing seismic anchoring systems require in-field leveling and cross drilling, which is time-consuming, costly, and difficult, and they need multiple baseplates for different post sizes and shapes, increasing production costs and inventory.
Innovation Solution
A seismic anchoring system with a baseplate and leveler that eliminates the need for in-field drilling, allowing a single baseplate to be used for various post sizes and shapes, featuring a socket and leveler design that adjusts the height of shelving posts to level the system without requiring cross drilling, and can be securely fastened to an immovable structure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing seismic anchoring systems are used with in-field leveling and cross drilling, then the shelving system can be anchored to the immovable structure, but the installation time and complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The baseplate is pre-drilled with multiple mounting holes during manufacturing, so that no drilling is needed in the field. The leveling feet are also pre-adjusted to provide a range of height adjustments. This preliminary preparation eliminates time-consuming field drilling operations while maintaining secure anchoring.
Solution Approach 2:
The anchoring system is divided into separate functional components: a baseplate for mounting to the immovable structure, a post for supporting the shelving, and a leveling foot for height adjustment. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and simplifies installation by eliminating the need for complex field modifications.
2Reliability
If existing seismic anchoring systems require cross drilling in the field, then the baseplate can be secured to the immovable structure, but the installation cost and difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The baseplate is pre-drilled with multiple mounting holes during manufacturing, so that no drilling is needed in the field. This transfers the drilling operation to the manufacturing stage, where it can be performed more efficiently and safely, while making field installation simple and straightforward.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple baseplates are provided for different post diameters and shapes, then various post configurations can be accommodated, but production costs and inventory complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The baseplate is designed with a universal mounting surface and multiple adjustable mounting holes that can accommodate posts of various diameters and shapes. The leveling foot incorporates a threaded insert that can engage with different post types. This multi-functional design allows a single baseplate to serve multiple post configurations, eliminating the need for multiple specialized baseplates.
Solution Approach 2:
The baseplate includes adjustable mounting holes that can be positioned at different locations to accommodate various post diameters and shapes. The leveling foot can be adjusted to different heights and angles. This adjustability provides dynamic adaptability to different post configurations without requiring multiple fixed-design baseplates.
4Stability of the object's composition
If in-field leveling is required for seismic anchoring, then the shelving system can be leveled, but the installation process becomes more complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The leveling feet are pre-manufactured with threaded inserts and adjustment mechanisms already in place. The baseplate is pre-drilled with mounting holes positioned to facilitate leveling. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for complex field leveling operations, as the components are designed to be leveled simply by adjusting the threaded inserts during assembly.
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AI summary
A mount may include a base having a socket. A leveler may be positioned within the socket and may be configured to be adjustably engaged to one of a plurality of posts of a shelving system. A fastener may secure the leveler to the socket. The leveler may be adjusted to change the height of the post in relation to other of the plurality of posts in the shelving system, and thereby level the shelving system.