Patent ID: 6407351
Filing Date: 2002-06-18
Classification: F16M,G01G

Abstract:
An adjustable support foot assembly, comprising:a base portion for resting upon a support surface; a threaded shaft extending from the base portion; a first thread cover positioned around the threaded shaft between the base portion and an end of the threaded shaft, and having at least one wall portion spaced from the threaded shaft forming a gap therebetween, the gap facing the base portion; a second thread cover positioned around the threaded shaft between the base portion and the first thread cover, and having at least one wall portion shaped and sized to fit within the gap between the at least one wall portion of the first thread cover and the threaded shaft; at least the first thread cover threaded for movement along the threaded shaft to permit the first and second thread covers to be adjusted relative to each other in a telescoping manner for selectively covering different lengths of the threaded shaft; and wherein at least a portion of the first thread cover includes a hexagonal outer surface shape for receiving a wrench for facilitating rotation of the first thread cover to act as a locking nut for the support foot assembly.