Patent ID: 6457291
Filing Date: 2002-10-01
Classification: B62D,E04B

Abstract:
A floor frame structural support assembly comprising:a pair of substantially parallel, longitudinal support members, each longitudinal support member having an inside-directed and an outside-directed wall surface, the inside wall surfaces of the support members being substantially parallel; a plurality of spaced apart substantially rigid non linear, compression-resistive cross members, the cross members being disposed between the support members and fixed to the inside surfaces thereof so as to prevent the inside surfaces of the longitudinal support members from moving from their substantially parallel relationship during handling, transportation and final assembly; a plurality of spaced apart outriggers, each outrigger having a generally Z-shaped cross-section with a truncated triangular body, an upper edge lip and a lower edge lip, all of which extend between a pair of opposed ends, the outriggers being substantially perpendicularly fixed to the outside surfaces of the longitudinal support members such that pairs of the outriggers are respectively substantially collinear with a selected one of the plurality of cross members, whereby the longitudinal support members, rigid cross members, and outriggers cooperate to provide rigidity to the floor frame structural support assembly during handling, transportation, on-site deployment and subsequent use; a plurality of support legs, one for each outrigger, each support leg being fitted under the upper edge lip, extend along the body, and project beyond the lower edge lip of the associated outrigger, each support leg including a bearing surface which extends generally perpendicular to the associated outrigger and which is adapted for placement on a load bearing support member of a load bearing support system; and wherein said floor frame structural support assembly is positionable upon the load bearing support system, such that at least a plurality of the support legs are placed upon at least one load bearing support member of the load bearing support system, the load bearing support system being arranged in such a way that stresses may be unevenly applied to each of said longitudinal support members, and wherein said cross members are of sufficient strength to prevent damage from occurring to said floor frame structural support assembly as a result of the uneven load bearing forces which may be applied to said longitudinal support members.