Patent ID: 9228692
Filing Date: 2016-01-05
CPC Classification: F16M,F24F

Claim Text:
1. An adjustable equipment curb, comprising: a lower frame having opposed first and second length-adjustable frame sides and opposed length-adjustable first and second ends, each of said sides and ends consisting of a plurality of interconnecting members, interconnected by corner brackets to form a rigid frame, the members of at least one of the frames sides and the frame ends comprising first and second panels c-shape in cross-section with vertical returns slidably interconnected to be interconnected-length adjustable over a range of lengths and to adjust to a desired overall length; the sides and ends of the lower frame having upper surfaces to support and mount a piece of equipment thereon and having means for mounting the curb to a support surface; the lower frame further including at least one housing for an upper frame mounting assembly, the housing being U shape in plan, having a pair of vertical mounting wings for attachment to a first or second panel and having a top horizontal plate located to generally align with a top surface of the panel to which it is attached; and means associated with the lower frame sides and ends for rigidly joining the interconnecting members to maintain the sides and ends at the desired overall length.