Rotating linear adjustment bracket for screw ground piers

Abstract

A rotating linear adjustment bracket (RLAB) for use in providing connective support between construction building materials and a ground mounted pier includes a base plate mounted to a sleeve. The RLAB includes one or more gussets bridging the base to the sleeve to increase its strength. A bracket is then attached to the base plate for connecting various construction materials to the base plate. The bracket can be configured in various sizes and shapes as needed for attachment to the building construction materials.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A rotating linear adjustment bracket (RLAB) for use in providing connective support between building construction materials and a ground mounted pier comprising:
 a cylindrical sleeve;   a base plate mounted on top of the sleeve;   at least one gusset bridging the base to the cylindrical sleeve; and   a bracket attached to the base plate for connecting construction materials to the base plate.   
     
     
         2 . A RLAB as in  claim 1 , wherein at least one of screws, clamps, adhesives are used to join the RLAB to a pier. 
     
     
         3 . A RLAB as in  claim 1 , where the bracket is sized to accommodate 4 in×4 in lumber. 
     
     
         4 . A RLAB as in  claim 1 , where the bracket is sized to accommodate 6 in×6 in lumber. 
     
     
         5 . A RLAB as in  claim 1 , where the bracket is configured to a round shaped pier. 
     
     
         6 . A RLAB as in  claim 1 , where the bracket is configured to accommodate a standard sized shipping container. 
     
     
         7 . A RLAB as in  claim 1 , where the bracket is configured as an adapter for accommodating non-standard sized construction materials. 
     
     
         8 . A bracket for use in providing connective support between building construction materials and a ground mounted pier comprising:
 a cylindrical sleeve;   a base plate mounted on top of the sleeve;   at least one gusset bridging the base to the cylindrical sleeve;   a bracket attached to the base plate for connecting construction materials to the base plate; and   wherein the bracket is linearly rotatable allowing the bracket to be adjusted relative to the ground mounted pier.   
     
     
         9 . A bracket as in  claim 8 , wherein at least one of screws, clamps, adhesives are used to join the bracket to a pier. 
     
     
         10 . A bracket as in  claim 8 , where the bracket is sized to accommodate 4 in×4 in lumber. 
     
     
         11 . A bracket as in  claim 8 , where the bracket is sized to accommodate 6 in×6 in lumber. 
     
     
         12 . A bracket as in  claim 8 , where the bracket is configured to a round shaped pier. 
     
     
         13 . A bracket as in  claim 8 , where the bracket is configured to accommodate a standard sized shipping container. 
     
     
         14 . A bracket as in  claim 8 , where the bracket is configured as an adapter for accommodating non-standard sized construction materials. 
     
     
         15 . A bracket for use in providing connective support between building construction materials and a ground mounted pier comprising:
 a cylindrical sleeve for mounting in the ground;   a base plate mounted on top of the sleeve having a slot therein;   at least one gusset bridging the base to the cylindrical sleeve;   a U-shaped bracket attached to the base plate for connecting construction materials to the base plate; and   wherein the bracket is adjustable in both a linear and rotatable fashion for allowing the bracket to be adjusted regardless of position of the cylindrical sleeve.   
     
     
         16 . A bracket as in  claim 15 , wherein at least one of screws, clamps, adhesives are used to join the bracket to a pier. 
     
     
         17 . A bracket as in  claim 15 , where the bracket is sized to accommodate 4 in×4 in lumber. 
     
     
         18 . A bracket as in  claim 15 , where the bracket is sized to accommodate 6 in×6 in lumber. 
     
     
         19 . A bracket as in  claim 15 , where the bracket is configured as an adapter for accommodating non-standard sized construction materials.