Patent ID: 9091037
Filing Date: 2015-07-28
Classification: E02D,E04H,F03D,H01Q

Abstract:
1. A support assembly, comprising: a plurality of support arms coupled to a pole or tower structure, wherein the plurality of support arms project radially from the pole or tower structure in a spaced relationship; a plurality of adjustable foot assemblies coupled to respective distal ends of the plurality of support arms, wherein each of the plurality of adjustable foot assemblies is configured for coupling to an embedded helical pier, wherein each of the plurality of adjustable foot assemblies is capable of movement in each of three dimensions relative to the respective support arm to which the adjustable foot assembly is coupled during installation of the support assembly, wherein the pole or tower structure comprises: a plurality of mounting plates coupled to the base structure, wherein the plurality of support arms are coupled to the plurality of mounting plates, wherein the plurality mounting plates are configured as a plurality of doublers, with each doubler comprising two of the plurality of mounting plates, wherein the plurality of support arms are coupled to the plurality of doublers, wherein the plurality of support arms each comprise: a pair of polygonal plates coupled together by a plurality of support gussets, wherein the polygonal plates each include a foot assembly mounting slot for enabling movement of the adjustable foot assembly in a first direction relative to the respective support arm during installation, wherein each of the plurality of adjustable foot assemblies comprise: a foot structure having a bottom and at least one side, wherein the bottom of the foot structure includes an anchor bolt mounting slot for enabling movement of the helical pier in a second direction relative to the foot structure during installation, wherein the at least one side includes a mounting hole configured to align with the foot assembly mounting slots in the polygonal plates, wherein the foot structure is coupled to the respective support arm via a bolt or pin inserted into the mounting hole and the foot assembly mounting slots, wherein each of the plurality of adjustable foot assemblies further comprise: