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- the disclosure relates to a pile connection and, more particularly, to a pile connection for supporting a vertical pile for a support system (e.g., for solar panels).
- Installations may require a support structure, whether new or repaired. Such installations may require vertically driven piles, which must be driven into the ground to a required depth to provide sufficient support. Often, a pile is partially driven to a required depth but then hits an obstruction, resulting in a refusal. Other times, a preexisting pile may need further structural support, such as due to environmental changes. Processes for handling such issues are typically slow, intensive, and expensive.
- the pile connection includes a collar configured to attach to an elongated beam extending along a beam axis, the at least one collar comprising a primary collar section defining a gap, and the primary collar section is configured to partially surround the elongated beam.
- the pile connection further includes a first pile sleeve comprising a first inlet, a first outlet, and a first outer surface extending therebetween, at least a portion of the first outer surface attached to the primary collar section, and the first pile sleeve is configured to receive a first pile.
- the pile connection includes a collar configured to attach to an elongated beam extending along a beam axis, the at least one collar comprising a primary collar section defining a gap.
- the primary collar section is configured to partially surround the elongated beam.
- the pile connection further includes a first pile sleeve comprising a first inlet, a first outlet, and a first outer surface extending therebetween. At least a portion of the first outer surface attached to the primary collar section.
- the first pile sleeve is configured to receive a first pile.
- the support system includes at least one elongated beam extending along a beam axis and having a first side, a second side, a top, and a bottom surrounding the beam axis.
- the support system further includes at least one pile connection attached to the at least one elongated beam.
- the at least one pile connection includes a collar configured to attach to an elongated beam extending along a beam axis.
- the at least one collar comprises a primary collar section defining a gap.
- the primary collar section is configured to partially surround the elongated beam.
- the at least one pile connection further includes a first pile sleeve comprising a first inlet, a first outlet, and a first outer surface extending therebetween, at least a portion of the first outer surface attached to the primary collar section.
- the first pile sleeve is configured to receive a first pile.
- the support system further includes a first pile positioned within the first pile sleeve.
- Another embodiment is directed to a method for forming a support system.
- the method includes positioning an elongated beam relative to a ground, the elongated beam extending along a beam axis and having a first side, a second side, a top, and a bottom surrounding the beam axis.
- the method further includes attaching a pile connection to the elongated beam by inserting the elongated beam through a gap defined by a primary collar section of a collar.
- the primary collar section is configured to partially surround the elongated beam.
- the method further includes inserting a first pile into a first pile sleeve of the pile connection and driving the first pile into the ground to fix the elongated beam to the ground.
- the first pile sleeve is attached to the primary collar section.
- FIG. 1 A is a perspective view of a support system, including a pile connection for vertically fixing an elongated beam.
- FIG. 1 B is a perspective view of a pile connection to attach to the elongated beam of FIG. 1 A .
- FIG. 1 C is a front top view of the pile connection of FIG. 1 B .
- FIG. 1 D is a rear top view of the pile connection of FIG. 1 B .
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a support system, including the pile connection of FIGS. 1 A- 1 D .
- FIG. 3 A is a perspective view of a support system, including a pile connection for horizontally fixing an elongated beam.
- FIG. 3 B is a top view of a pile connection to attach to the elongated beam of FIG. 3 A .
- FIG. 3 C is a front view of the pile connection of FIG. 3 B .
- FIG. 3 D is a side view of the pile connection of FIG. 3 B .
- FIG. 4 is a view of another embodiment of the pile connection of FIGS. 1 A- 1 D and 3 A- 3 D .
- FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an assembly of a support system, including the pile connection of FIGS. 1 A- 1 D and 3 A- 3 D .
- the pile connection includes a collar configured to attach to an elongated beam extending along a beam axis, the at least one collar comprising a primary collar section defining a gap, and the primary collar section is configured to partially surround the elongated beam.
- the pile connection further includes a first pile sleeve comprising a first inlet, a first outlet, and a first outer surface extending therebetween, at least a portion of the first outer surface attached to the primary collar section, and the first pile sleeve is configured to receive a first pile.
- FIGS. 1 A- 1 D are views of a support system 100 , including a pile connection.
- the support system 100 includes a pile connection 102 fixing an elongated beam 104 to the ground 106 .
- the elongated beam 104 may include a first end 107 A and a second end 107 B opposite the first end 107 A with a cross-section extending between the first end 107 A and the second end 107 B along axis Z.
- the elongated beam 104 is positioned on the ground 106 , so that axis Z is generally perpendicular to the ground 106 .
- the elongated beam 104 is positioned on the ground 106 so that axis Z is generally parallel to the ground 106 .
- the support system 100 includes at least one elongated beam 104 , at least one pile connection 102 , and at least one pile 108 A, 108 B. It is noted that any reference to “pile” is inclusive of “micropiles” (may also be referred to as mini piles, pin piles, need piles, root piles, etc.), which are deep foundation elements, typically with a diameter between 3-10 inches. Further, any reference to “pile” may instead be specific to “micropiles” instead.
- the at least one pile connection 102 is attached to the elongated beam 104 .
- the pile connection 102 includes a first pile sleeve 110 A, a second pile sleeve 110 B, and a collar 112 configured to attach the first pile sleeve 110 A and the second pile sleeve 110 B to the elongated beam 104 .
- the collar 112 , first pile sleeve 110 A, and/or second pile sleeve 110 B includes at least one of a circular cross-section, a rectangular cross-section, or a square cross-section.
- the first pile sleeve 110 A defines a first axis A 1 and the second pile sleeve 110 B defines a second axis A 2 .
- the first pile sleeve 110 A is configured to receive a first pile 108 A (along the first axis A 1 )
- the second pile sleeve 110 B is configured to receive a second pile 108 B (along the second axis A 2 ).
- the first pile 108 A is positioned within the first pile sleeve 110 A
- the second pile 108 B is positioned within the second sleeve 110 B.
- the pile connection 102 only includes one pile sleeve 110 A, 110 B.
- the pile connection 102 only includes two pile sleeves 110 A, 110 B.
- the first pile sleeve 110 A and the second pile sleeve 110 B are non-parallel to each other.
- the at least one elongated beam 104 extends along a beam axis Z and has a plurality of sides 114 surrounding the beam axis Z and defining a channel 120 .
- the elongated beam 104 includes structural steel, such as circular tubing, rectangular tubing, square tubing, I-Beam, or W-Beam. In such a configuration, the elongated beam 104 defines a central channel 120 .
- the elongated beam 104 includes timber (e.g., rectangular cross-section, square cross-section, etc.).
- the pile connection includes a collar 112 and two pile sleeves 110 A, 110 B.
- the collar 112 is configured to attach to the elongated beam 104 extending along a beam axis Z.
- the collar 112 has at least one of a circular cross-section, a rectangular cross-section, or a square cross-section.
- the collar 112 includes a primary collar section 130 defining a gap 132 .
- the primary collar section 130 is configured to partially surround the elongated beam 104 .
- the primary collar section 130 includes a base wall 134 , a first sidewall 136 A extending from the base wall 134 , a second sidewall 136 B extending from the base wall 134 .
- the gap 132 is defined between a first front edge 138 A of the first sidewall 136 A and a second front edge 138 B of the second sidewall 136 B.
- the gap 132 is larger than the elongated beam 104 such that primary collar section 130 is configured to receive the elongated beam 104 through the gap 132 .
- the first sidewall 136 A includes at least one first mounting hole 140 A proximate the first front edge 138 A
- the second sidewall 136 B includes at least one second mounting hole 140 B proximate the second front edge 138 B.
- the first pile sleeve 110 A includes a first inlet 150 A, a first outlet 152 A, and a first outer surface 154 A extending therebetween. At least a portion of the first outer surface 154 A is attached to the primary collar section 130 .
- the first pile sleeve 110 A is configured to receive a first pile 108 A.
- the second pile sleeve 110 B includes a second inlet 150 B, a second outlet 152 B, and a second outer surface 154 B extending therebetween. At least a portion of the second outer surface 154 B is attached to the primary collar section 130 .
- the second pile sleeve 110 B is configured to receive a second pile 108 B.
- the pile connection 102 includes two pile sleeves 110 A, 110 B.
- Each of the first and second pile sleeves 110 A, 110 B may have a rectangular cross-section.
- the first and second pile sleeves 110 A, 110 B are non-parallel to each other.
- the first and second pile sleeves 110 A, 110 B are aligned in a common plane.
- the first and second pile sleeves 110 A, 110 B extend from a top edge of the collar 112 to a bottom edge of the collar 112 .
- the first and second pile sleeves 110 A, 110 B are both angled to extend from the base wall 134 to the first and second front edges 138 A, 138 B. In other words, the first and second pile sleeves 110 A, 110 B are angled in the same direction.
- first pile sleeve 110 A relative to the first sidewall 136 A is at a same angle as the second pile sleeve 110 B relative to the second sidewall 136 B. Further, the first pile sleeve 110 A relative to the base wall 134 is at a same angle as the second pile sleeve 110 B relative to the base wall 134 .
- FIG. 2 is a view of a support system 100 including the pile connection 102 of FIGS. 1 A- 1 D .
- the elongated beam 104 extends along a beam axis Z.
- the at least one pile connection 102 is attached to the at least one elongated beam 104 .
- the pile connection 102 includes a collar 112 configured to attach to the elongated beam 104 .
- the collar 112 includes a primary collar section 130 defining a gap 132 .
- the primary collar section 130 partially surrounds the elongated beam 104 .
- the pile connection 102 includes a first pile sleeve 110 A having a first inlet 150 A, a first outlet 152 A, and a first outer surface 154 A extending therebetween.
- the pile connection 102 includes a second pile sleeve 110 B having a second inlet 150 B, a second outlet 152 B, and a second outer surface 154 B extending therebetween. At least a portion of the second outer surface 154 B is attached to the primary collar section 130 .
- a first pile 108 A is positioned within the first pile sleeve 110 A, and a second pile 108 B is positioned within the second pile sleeve 110 B.
- the elongated beam may be hollow and include mounting holes to receive fasteners.
- a fastener may be inserted through the mounting holes 140 A, 140 B of the pile connection 102 and the elongated beam 104 to attach the pile connection 102 to the elongated beam 104 .
- FIGS. 3 A- 3 D are views of another embodiment of a pile connection 102 ′ of FIGS. 1 A- 1 D for attachment to an elongated beam 104 ′.
- the elongated beam 104 ′ is configured to be mounted horizontally relative to the ground 106 .
- first and second pile sleeves 110 A′, 110 B′ extend from a base wall 134 to top edge of the collar 112 .
- the first and second pile sleeves 110 A′, 110 B′ extend in opposite directions from one another (i.e., front to back).
- a first axis of the first pile sleeve 110 A′ is non-parallel to a first plane defined by the first sidewall 136 A.
- a second axis of the second pile sleeve 110 B′ is non-parallel to a second plane defined by the second sidewall 136 B.
- the inlets 150 A, 150 B of the first and second pile sleeves 100 A′, 110 B′ are closer to the first and second sidewalls 136 A, 136 B, respectively, than the outlets 152 A, 152 B of the first and second pile sleeves 110 A′, 110 B′.
- FIG. 4 is a view of another embodiment of the pile connection 102 of FIGS. 1 A- 1 D and 3 A- 3 D .
- the pile connection 102 includes a collar 112 having a primary collar section 130 and a secondary collar section 300 .
- Fasteners 302 are used to connect the primary collar section 130 and the secondary collar section 300 .
- the primary collar section 130 and the secondary collar section 300 fully surround the elongated beam 104 .
- Such a configuration may be used to attach the pile connection 102 to the elongated beam 104 when a fastener 302 cannot be attached directly to the elongated beam 104 , such as when using a solid (non-hollow) elongated beam 104 .
- FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an assembly of a support system including the pile connection of FIGS. 1 A- 1 D and 3 A- 3 D .
- the method includes positioning an elongated beam 104 relative to a ground ( 500 ).
- the elongated beam 104 extends along a beam axis Z.
- the method further includes attaching a pile connection 102 to the elongated beam 104 by inserting the elongated beam 104 through a gap 132 defined by a primary collar section 130 of a collar 112 ( 502 ).
- the primary collar section 130 is configured to partially surround the elongated beam 104 .
- the method further includes inserting a first pile 108 A into a first pile sleeve 110 A of the pile connection 102 and driving the first pile 108 A into the ground 106 to fix the elongated beam 104 to the ground 106 ( 504 ).
- the first pile sleeve 110 A is attached to the primary collar section 130 .
- attaching a pile connection 102 to the elongated beam 104 further comprises inserting a fastener 302 through a mounting hole 140 A, 140 B in the primary collar section 130 of the collar 112 and through a mounting hole 140 A, 140 B of the elongated beam 104 , and attaching a pile connection 102 to the elongated beam 104 by inserting the elongated beam 104 through a gap 132 defined by a primary collar section 130 of a collar 112 .
- the primary collar section 130 is configured to partially surround the elongated beam 104 .
- the method further includes inserting a second pile 108 B into a second pile sleeve 110 B of the pile connection 102 and driving the second pile 108 B into the ground 106 to fix the elongated beam 104 to the ground 106 .
- the second pile sleeve 110 B is attached to the primary collar section 130 .
- the method further includes attaching a secondary collar section 300 to the primary collar section 130 such that the primary collar section 130 and the secondary collar section 300 fully surround the elongated beam 104 .
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Disclosed is a pile connection with an open collar section. The pile connection includes a collar configured to attach to an elongated beam extending along a beam axis, the collar comprising a primary collar section defining a gap, the primary collar section configured to partially surround the elongated beam. The pile connection further includes a first pile sleeve comprising a first inlet, a first outlet, and a first outer surface extending therebetween, at least a portion of the first outer surface attached to the primary collar section, the first pile sleeve configured to receive a first pile.
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- The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 63/255,617 entitled “PILE CONNECTION WITH OPEN COLLAR SECTION,” filed on Oct. 14, 2021, which is incorporated hereby by reference in its entirety.
- The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 63/239,472 entitled “MICROPILE CONNECTION WITH OPEN COLLAR SECTION,” filed on Sep. 1, 2021, which is incorporated hereby by reference in its entirety.
- The disclosure relates to a pile connection and, more particularly, to a pile connection for supporting a vertical pile for a support system (e.g., for solar panels).
- Installations may require a support structure, whether new or repaired. Such installations may require vertically driven piles, which must be driven into the ground to a required depth to provide sufficient support. Often, a pile is partially driven to a required depth but then hits an obstruction, resulting in a refusal. Other times, a preexisting pile may need further structural support, such as due to environmental changes. Processes for handling such issues are typically slow, intensive, and expensive.
- No admission is made that any reference cited herein constitutes prior art. Applicant expressly reserves the right to challenge the accuracy and pertinency of any cited documents.
- Disclosed is a pile connection with an open collar section. The pile connection includes a collar configured to attach to an elongated beam extending along a beam axis, the at least one collar comprising a primary collar section defining a gap, and the primary collar section is configured to partially surround the elongated beam. The pile connection further includes a first pile sleeve comprising a first inlet, a first outlet, and a first outer surface extending therebetween, at least a portion of the first outer surface attached to the primary collar section, and the first pile sleeve is configured to receive a first pile.
- One embodiment is directed to a pile connection. The pile connection includes a collar configured to attach to an elongated beam extending along a beam axis, the at least one collar comprising a primary collar section defining a gap. The primary collar section is configured to partially surround the elongated beam. The pile connection further includes a first pile sleeve comprising a first inlet, a first outlet, and a first outer surface extending therebetween. At least a portion of the first outer surface attached to the primary collar section. The first pile sleeve is configured to receive a first pile.
- Another embodiment is directed to a support system. The support system includes at least one elongated beam extending along a beam axis and having a first side, a second side, a top, and a bottom surrounding the beam axis. The support system further includes at least one pile connection attached to the at least one elongated beam. The at least one pile connection includes a collar configured to attach to an elongated beam extending along a beam axis. The at least one collar comprises a primary collar section defining a gap. The primary collar section is configured to partially surround the elongated beam. The at least one pile connection further includes a first pile sleeve comprising a first inlet, a first outlet, and a first outer surface extending therebetween, at least a portion of the first outer surface attached to the primary collar section. The first pile sleeve is configured to receive a first pile. The support system further includes a first pile positioned within the first pile sleeve.
- Another embodiment is directed to a method for forming a support system. The method includes positioning an elongated beam relative to a ground, the elongated beam extending along a beam axis and having a first side, a second side, a top, and a bottom surrounding the beam axis. The method further includes attaching a pile connection to the elongated beam by inserting the elongated beam through a gap defined by a primary collar section of a collar. The primary collar section is configured to partially surround the elongated beam. The method further includes inserting a first pile into a first pile sleeve of the pile connection and driving the first pile into the ground to fix the elongated beam to the ground. The first pile sleeve is attached to the primary collar section.
- Additional features and advantages will be set forth in the detailed description which follows and, in part, will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art from that description or recognized by practicing the embodiments as described herein, including the detailed description which follows, the claims, as well as the appended drawings.
- It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are merely exemplary and are intended to provide an overview or framework for understanding the nature and character of the claims. The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate one or more embodiment(s) and, together with the description, serve to explain principles and operation of the various embodiments.
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FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a support system, including a pile connection for vertically fixing an elongated beam. -
FIG. 1B is a perspective view of a pile connection to attach to the elongated beam ofFIG. 1A . -
FIG. 1C is a front top view of the pile connection ofFIG. 1B . -
FIG. 1D is a rear top view of the pile connection ofFIG. 1B . -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a support system, including the pile connection ofFIGS. 1A-1D . -
FIG. 3A is a perspective view of a support system, including a pile connection for horizontally fixing an elongated beam. -
FIG. 3B is a top view of a pile connection to attach to the elongated beam ofFIG. 3A . -
FIG. 3C is a front view of the pile connection ofFIG. 3B . -
FIG. 3D is a side view of the pile connection ofFIG. 3B . -
FIG. 4 is a view of another embodiment of the pile connection ofFIGS. 1A-1D and 3A-3D . -
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an assembly of a support system, including the pile connection ofFIGS. 1A-1D and 3A-3D . - Reference will now be made in detail to the presently preferred embodiments, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Whenever possible, the same reference numerals will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts.
- Terms such as “left,” “right,” “top,” “bottom,” “front,” “back,” “horizontal,” “parallel,” “perpendicular,” “vertical,” “lateral,” “coplanar,” and similar terms are used for convenience of describing the attached figures and are not intended to limit this description. For example, terms such as “left side” and “right side” are used with specific reference to the drawings as illustrated, and the embodiments may be in other orientations in use. Further, as used herein, terms such as “horizontal,” “parallel,” “perpendicular,” “vertical,” “lateral,” etc., include slight variations that may be present in working examples.
- It will be understood that, although the terms first, second, etc., may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another. For example, a first element could be termed a second element, and, similarly, a second element could be termed a first element without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
- It will be understood that when an element is referred to as being “connected” or “coupled” to another element, it can be directly connected or coupled to the other element, or intervening elements may be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly connected” or “directly coupled” to another element, there are no intervening elements present.
- The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the disclosure. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes,” and/or “including” when used herein specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.
- Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. It will be further understood that terms used herein should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of this specification and the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
- Disclosed is a pile connection with an open collar section. The pile connection includes a collar configured to attach to an elongated beam extending along a beam axis, the at least one collar comprising a primary collar section defining a gap, and the primary collar section is configured to partially surround the elongated beam. The pile connection further includes a first pile sleeve comprising a first inlet, a first outlet, and a first outer surface extending therebetween, at least a portion of the first outer surface attached to the primary collar section, and the first pile sleeve is configured to receive a first pile.
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FIGS. 1A-1D are views of asupport system 100, including a pile connection. Thesupport system 100 includes apile connection 102 fixing anelongated beam 104 to theground 106. Theelongated beam 104 may include afirst end 107A and asecond end 107B opposite thefirst end 107A with a cross-section extending between thefirst end 107A and thesecond end 107B along axis Z. In certain embodiments, theelongated beam 104 is positioned on theground 106, so that axis Z is generally perpendicular to theground 106. In certain embodiments, theelongated beam 104 is positioned on theground 106 so that axis Z is generally parallel to theground 106. - The
support system 100 includes at least oneelongated beam 104, at least onepile connection 102, and at least onepile - The at least one
pile connection 102 is attached to theelongated beam 104. Thepile connection 102 includes afirst pile sleeve 110A, asecond pile sleeve 110B, and acollar 112 configured to attach thefirst pile sleeve 110A and thesecond pile sleeve 110B to theelongated beam 104. Thecollar 112,first pile sleeve 110A, and/orsecond pile sleeve 110B includes at least one of a circular cross-section, a rectangular cross-section, or a square cross-section. - The
first pile sleeve 110A defines a first axis A1 and thesecond pile sleeve 110B defines a second axis A2. Thefirst pile sleeve 110A is configured to receive afirst pile 108A (along the first axis A1), and thesecond pile sleeve 110B is configured to receive asecond pile 108B (along the second axis A2). Thefirst pile 108A is positioned within thefirst pile sleeve 110A, and thesecond pile 108B is positioned within thesecond sleeve 110B. In certain embodiments, thepile connection 102 only includes onepile sleeve pile connection 102 only includes twopile sleeves first pile sleeve 110A and thesecond pile sleeve 110B are non-parallel to each other. - In certain embodiments, the at least one
elongated beam 104 extends along a beam axis Z and has a plurality ofsides 114 surrounding the beam axis Z and defining achannel 120. In certain embodiments, theelongated beam 104 includes structural steel, such as circular tubing, rectangular tubing, square tubing, I-Beam, or W-Beam. In such a configuration, theelongated beam 104 defines acentral channel 120. In certain embodiments, theelongated beam 104 includes timber (e.g., rectangular cross-section, square cross-section, etc.). - The pile connection includes a
collar 112 and twopile sleeves collar 112 is configured to attach to theelongated beam 104 extending along a beam axis Z. Thecollar 112 has at least one of a circular cross-section, a rectangular cross-section, or a square cross-section. - The
collar 112 includes aprimary collar section 130 defining agap 132. Theprimary collar section 130 is configured to partially surround theelongated beam 104. - The
primary collar section 130 includes abase wall 134, afirst sidewall 136A extending from thebase wall 134, asecond sidewall 136B extending from thebase wall 134. Thegap 132 is defined between a firstfront edge 138A of thefirst sidewall 136A and a secondfront edge 138B of thesecond sidewall 136B. Thegap 132 is larger than theelongated beam 104 such thatprimary collar section 130 is configured to receive theelongated beam 104 through thegap 132. Thefirst sidewall 136A includes at least onefirst mounting hole 140A proximate the firstfront edge 138A, and thesecond sidewall 136B includes at least onesecond mounting hole 140B proximate the secondfront edge 138B. - The
first pile sleeve 110A includes afirst inlet 150A, afirst outlet 152A, and a firstouter surface 154A extending therebetween. At least a portion of the firstouter surface 154A is attached to theprimary collar section 130. Thefirst pile sleeve 110A is configured to receive afirst pile 108A. Thesecond pile sleeve 110B includes asecond inlet 150B, asecond outlet 152B, and a secondouter surface 154B extending therebetween. At least a portion of the secondouter surface 154B is attached to theprimary collar section 130. Thesecond pile sleeve 110B is configured to receive asecond pile 108B. - In certain embodiments, the
pile connection 102 includes twopile sleeves second pile sleeves second pile sleeves second pile sleeves second pile sleeves collar 112 to a bottom edge of thecollar 112. The first andsecond pile sleeves base wall 134 to the first and second front edges 138A, 138B. In other words, the first andsecond pile sleeves - In certain embodiments, the
first pile sleeve 110A relative to thefirst sidewall 136A is at a same angle as thesecond pile sleeve 110B relative to thesecond sidewall 136B. Further, thefirst pile sleeve 110A relative to thebase wall 134 is at a same angle as thesecond pile sleeve 110B relative to thebase wall 134. -
FIG. 2 is a view of asupport system 100 including thepile connection 102 ofFIGS. 1A-1D . Theelongated beam 104 extends along a beam axis Z. The at least onepile connection 102 is attached to the at least oneelongated beam 104. Thepile connection 102 includes acollar 112 configured to attach to theelongated beam 104. Thecollar 112 includes aprimary collar section 130 defining agap 132. Theprimary collar section 130 partially surrounds theelongated beam 104. Thepile connection 102 includes afirst pile sleeve 110A having afirst inlet 150A, afirst outlet 152A, and a firstouter surface 154A extending therebetween. At least a portion of the firstouter surface 154A is attached to theprimary collar section 130. Thepile connection 102 includes asecond pile sleeve 110B having asecond inlet 150B, asecond outlet 152B, and a secondouter surface 154B extending therebetween. At least a portion of the secondouter surface 154B is attached to theprimary collar section 130. Afirst pile 108A is positioned within thefirst pile sleeve 110A, and asecond pile 108B is positioned within thesecond pile sleeve 110B. - It is noted that the elongated beam may be hollow and include mounting holes to receive fasteners. In particular, a fastener may be inserted through the mounting
holes pile connection 102 and theelongated beam 104 to attach thepile connection 102 to theelongated beam 104. -
FIGS. 3A-3D are views of another embodiment of apile connection 102′ ofFIGS. 1A-1D for attachment to anelongated beam 104′. In this configuration, theelongated beam 104′ is configured to be mounted horizontally relative to theground 106. - In this embodiment, first and
second pile sleeves 110A′, 110B′ extend from abase wall 134 to top edge of thecollar 112. The first andsecond pile sleeves 110A′, 110B′ extend in opposite directions from one another (i.e., front to back). A first axis of thefirst pile sleeve 110A′ is non-parallel to a first plane defined by thefirst sidewall 136A. A second axis of thesecond pile sleeve 110B′ is non-parallel to a second plane defined by thesecond sidewall 136B. Further, in this embodiment, theinlets second sidewalls outlets second pile sleeves 110A′, 110B′. -
FIG. 4 is a view of another embodiment of thepile connection 102 ofFIGS. 1A-1D and 3A-3D . Thepile connection 102 includes acollar 112 having aprimary collar section 130 and asecondary collar section 300.Fasteners 302 are used to connect theprimary collar section 130 and thesecondary collar section 300. In this way, theprimary collar section 130 and thesecondary collar section 300 fully surround theelongated beam 104. Such a configuration may be used to attach thepile connection 102 to theelongated beam 104 when afastener 302 cannot be attached directly to theelongated beam 104, such as when using a solid (non-hollow) elongatedbeam 104. -
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an assembly of a support system including the pile connection ofFIGS. 1A-1D and 3A-3D . The method includes positioning anelongated beam 104 relative to a ground (500). Theelongated beam 104 extends along a beam axis Z. The method further includes attaching apile connection 102 to theelongated beam 104 by inserting theelongated beam 104 through agap 132 defined by aprimary collar section 130 of a collar 112 (502). Theprimary collar section 130 is configured to partially surround theelongated beam 104. The method further includes inserting afirst pile 108A into afirst pile sleeve 110A of thepile connection 102 and driving thefirst pile 108A into theground 106 to fix theelongated beam 104 to the ground 106 (504). Thefirst pile sleeve 110A is attached to theprimary collar section 130. - In certain embodiments, attaching a
pile connection 102 to theelongated beam 104 further comprises inserting afastener 302 through a mountinghole primary collar section 130 of thecollar 112 and through a mountinghole elongated beam 104, and attaching apile connection 102 to theelongated beam 104 by inserting theelongated beam 104 through agap 132 defined by aprimary collar section 130 of acollar 112. Theprimary collar section 130 is configured to partially surround theelongated beam 104. - In certain embodiments, the method further includes inserting a
second pile 108B into asecond pile sleeve 110B of thepile connection 102 and driving thesecond pile 108B into theground 106 to fix theelongated beam 104 to theground 106. Thesecond pile sleeve 110B is attached to theprimary collar section 130. - In certain embodiments, the method further includes attaching a
secondary collar section 300 to theprimary collar section 130 such that theprimary collar section 130 and thesecondary collar section 300 fully surround theelongated beam 104. - It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention.
- Many modifications and other embodiments of the embodiments set forth herein will come to mind to one skilled in the art to which the embodiments pertain having the benefit of the teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings. Therefore, it is to be understood that the description and claims are not to be limited to the specific embodiments disclosed and that modifications and other embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of the appended claims. It is intended that the embodiments cover the modifications and variations of the embodiments, provided they come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents. Although specific terms are employed herein, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation.
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1. A pile connection, comprising:
a collar configured to attach to an elongated beam extending along a beam axis, the at least one collar comprising a primary collar section defining a gap, the primary collar section configured to partially surround the elongated beam; and
a first pile sleeve comprising a first inlet, a first outlet, and a first outer surface extending therebetween, at least a portion of the first outer surface attached to the primary collar section, the first pile sleeve configured to receive a first pile.
2. The pile connection of claim 1 , wherein the collar comprises at least one of a circular cross-section, a rectangular cross-section, or a square cross-section.
3. The pile connection of claim 1 , wherein the primary collar section comprises a base wall, a first sidewall extending from the base wall, and a second sidewall extending from the base wall, the gap defined between a first front edge of the first sidewall and a second front edge of the second sidewall.
4. The pile connection of claim 1 , wherein the gap is larger than the elongated beam such that the primary collar section is configured to receive the elongated beam through the gap.
5. The pile connection of claim 3 , wherein the first sidewall comprises at least one first mounting hole proximate the first front edge, and the second sidewall comprises at least one second mounting hole proximate the second front edge.
6. The pile connection of claim 1 ,
further comprising a secondary collar section configured to attach to the primary collar section and partially surround the elongated beam;
wherein the primary collar section and the secondary collar section fully surround the elongated beam.
7. The pile connection of claim 1 ,
further comprising a second pile sleeve comprising a second inlet, a second outlet, and a second outer surface extending therebetween, at least a portion of the second outer surface attached to the primary collar section, the second pile sleeve configured to receive a second pile;
wherein the coupling is configured to attach the first pile sleeve to the elongated beam at a first side of the elongated beam, and attach the second pile sleeve to the elongated beam at a second side of the elongated beam.
8. The pile connection of claim 7 , wherein the pile connection comprises only two pile sleeves.
9. The pile connection of claim 7 , wherein the first pile sleeve and the second pile sleeve each comprise a rectangular cross-section.
10. The pile connection of claim 7 , wherein the first pile sleeve and the second pile sleeve are non-parallel to each other.
11. The pile connection of claim 7 , wherein the first pile sleeve and the second pile sleeve are aligned in a common plane.
12. The pile connection of claim 7 ,
wherein the primary collar section comprises a base wall, a first sidewall extending from the base wall, and a second sidewall extending from the base wall, the gap defined between a first front edge of the first sidewall and a second front edge of the second sidewall;
wherein the first pile sleeve relative to the first sidewall is at a same angle as the second pile sleeve relative to the second sidewall; and
wherein the first pile sleeve relative to the base wall is at a same angle as the second pile sleeve relative to the second sidewall.
13. A support system, comprising:
at least one elongated beam extending along a beam axis;
at least one pile connection attached to the at least one elongated beam, the at least one pile connection comprising:
a collar configured to attach to the elongated beam, the at least one collar comprising a primary collar section defining a gap, the primary collar section configured to partially surround the elongated beam;
a first pile sleeve comprising a first inlet, a first outlet, and a first outer surface extending therebetween, at least a portion of the first outer surface attached to the primary collar section; and
a first pile positioned within the first pile sleeve.
14. The support system of claim 13 ,
wherein the at least one pile connection further comprises a second pile sleeve comprising a second inlet, a second outlet, and a second outer surface extending therebetween, at least a portion of the second outer surface attached to the primary collar section;
wherein the support system further comprises a second pile positioned within the second pile sleeve.
15. The support system of claim 13 , wherein the elongated beam comprises structural steel.
16. The support system of claim 13 , wherein the structural steel comprises circular tubing, rectangular tubing, square tubing, I-Beam, or W-Beam.
17. A method for forming a support system, comprising:
positioning an elongated beam relative to a ground, the elongated beam extending along a beam axis;
attaching a pile connection to the elongated beam by inserting the elongated beam through a gap defined by a primary collar section of a collar, the primary collar section configured to partially surround the elongated beam; and
inserting a first pile into a first pile sleeve of the pile connection and driving the first pile into the ground to fix the elongated beam to the ground, the first pile sleeve attached to the primary collar section.
18. The method of claim 17 , wherein attaching a pile connection to the elongated beam further comprises:
inserting a fastener through a mounting hole in the primary collar section of the collar and through a mounting hole of the elongated beam.
19. The method of claim 17 , wherein the method further comprises inserting a second pile into a second pile sleeve of the pile connection and driving the second pile into the ground to fix the elongated beam to the ground, the second pile sleeve attached to the primary collar section.
20. The method of claim 17 , further comprising attaching a secondary collar section to the primary collar section such that the primary collar section and the secondary collar section fully surround the elongated beam.
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