Abstract: Relatively heavy electrical equipment, such as a computer mainframe or server unit, is provided with a mechanism which prevents and/or mitigates damage to the equipment caused by seismological or other activity. In particular, the mechanism comprises a turnbuckle having threaded yokes disposed at opposite ends of the turnbuckle together with eyebolts disposed within the yoke portions of the threaded yokes as a means for providing a retention device for anchoring relatively heavy computer and/or other equipment in position during seismological events. The electrical equipment is disposed within a frame which preferably includes a plurality of metal plates disposed at the bottom thereof. The frame is also provided with casters which permit the equipment to be rolled conveniently into place and then anchored firmly into position using a small number of pins which extend through the threaded yokes and eyebolts.

Abstract: A plywood trailer pad system is provided for use with a trailer home including a plurality of trailer beams mounted thereunder and a plurality of trailer supports each mounted to one of the trailer beams and depending therefrom. Also included is a plurality of pads for being situated between a recipient surface and each trailer support of the trailer home. Each pad includes at least one piece of plywood with a planar configuration and a plurality of layers adhered with an adhesive and compacted with a predetermined force.

Abstract: A method is provided which permits easy, in-the-field installation of an earthquake damage control mechanism. In particular, the mechanism comprises a turnbuckle having threaded yokes disposed at opposite ends of the turnbuckle together with eyebolts disposed within the yoke portions of the threaded yokes as a means for providing a retention device for anchoring relatively heavy computer and/or other equipment in position during seismological events. The electrical equipment is disposed within a frame which preferably includes a plurality of metal plates disposed at the bottom thereof. The frame is also provided with casters which permit the equipment to be rolled conveniently into place and then anchored firmly into position using a small number of pins which extend through the threaded yokes and eyebolts.

Abstract: One system of mobile home (or other structure) wind protection includes a channel below ground level around the structure, the channel including a lid around its perimeter adapted to open and close. Tie-down anchor bolts are spaced along the channel around the structure. Tie-down cables extend from the roof of the structure into the channel, each cable being removably connected to one of the anchor bolts. A storm shield secured to the tie-down cables likewise extends from the roof of the structure and into the channel below ground level. Another system includes a storage channel below ground level on one side of the structure, with ground anchors spaced along it supporting a ratcheted cable windup mechanism below ground level, all covered by a housing, and an anchor channel below ground level along the opposite side of the structure, with ground anchors spaced along it.

Abstract: A turnbuckle mechanism having threaded yokes disposed at opposite ends of the turnbuckle is employed together with eyebolts disposed within the yoke portions of the threaded yokes as a means for providing a retention device for anchoring relatively heavy computer and/or other equipment in position during seismological events. The electrical equipment is disposed within a frame which preferably includes a plurality of metal plates disposed at the bottom thereof. The frame is also provided with casters which permit the equipment to be rolled conveniently into place and then anchored firmly into position using a small number of pins which extend through the threaded yokes and eyebolts. There is provided an easily assemblable and economical apparatus which preferably includes a multiplicity of energy absorption points which help to prevent damage to the expensive computer frame and which further assists in maintaining computer operations at peak levels even during certain seismological activity.

Abstract: A longitudinal stabilizing system for a premanufactured building having support joists extending along the length of the underside of the building and being supported above the ground by upright piers. The system comprises at least one foundation plate, a joist connector, a plate connector, and a rectilinear strut. The foundation plate is placed between the pier and the ground. The joist connector attaches to the joist of the building. Plate clamps may be used in conjunction with the joist connector to grasp the joist. The plate connector attaches to the foundation plate. The strut is attached to the joist connector at one end and the plate connector at the other end such that the strut slopes downward from the joist towards the ground.

Abstract: The outdoor barbecue cooking grill cover of the present invention includes a free standing cover which is designed to fit over the grill with an air space between the grill and the cover. The cover is designed to rest on the ground or a platform sitting on the ground; and is intended to cover the entire grill including the legs of the grill, and prevent the effects of whether from attacking the grill. A presently preferred outdoor barbecue cooking grill cover is made of heat resistant molded rigid plastic, has integral handles, is weighted at the bottom, includes at least one horizontal surface which can be used as a counter, and is vented in a manner to allow air to circulate between the cover and the grill but will still keep out rain and snow. According to another embodiment of the invention, tie down loops are provided on the cover so that it may be tied down to a deck, retaining rings or the like.

Abstract: A roof tie-down arrangement for preventing damage to a roof during high wind conditions of the type in which force is applied to hold down the roof via at least one cable and at least one support member. The support member has a pair of support legs for resting upon a roof surface which are connected by a channel-forming portion having a channel which runs lengthwise along the support member. This channel has a diameter that is appreciably greater than the diameter of the cable, has at least a portion which is open from above and is constructed for preventing the cable from lifting out of said the channel.

Abstract: A tornado escape capsule 10 for a house trailer 100 having a structural framework 101 which defines an interior compartment 102 dimensioned to releasably receive the escape capsule 10 which is connected to a ground engaging anchor 40 by a tether 60 whereby the escape capsule 10 will remain attached to the ground engaging anchor 40 in the event that a tornado destroys the house trailer 100 that originally surrounded the escape capsule 10.

Abstract: An apparatus releasably clamps a wheeled or castored object to the floor or other surface to thereby restrain its movement during a seismic event such as an earthquake. The apparatus comprises a pair of wheel tracks or receivers which guide the castors into position whereby a pair of horizontally projecting pins on the receivers enter corresponding openings on the object and snubbers on the receivers abut the object. An overcenter locking clamp releasably holds the object in place.

Abstract: A kit of readily assemblable parts to protect computer equipment and the like against destructive seismological motions. In particular, a turnbuckle mechanism having threaded yokes disposed at opposite ends of the turnbuckle is employed together with eyebolts disposed within the yoke portions of the threaded yokes as a means for providing a retention device for anchoring relatively heavy computer and/or other equipment in position during seismological events. The electrical equipment is disposed within a frame which preferably includes a plurality of metal plates disposed at the bottom thereof. The frame is also provided with casters which permit the equipment to be rolled conveniently into place and then anchored firmly into position using a small number of pins which extend through the threaded yokes and eyebolts.

Abstract: An apparatus for a wind resistant fastener for fastening a roof structure of a building to an upstanding exterior wall comprising a substantially vertical securing mechanism disposed adjacent to the wall to serve as an auxiliary fastener between the roof structure and the wall. Two primary preferred embodiments which may be employed separately or together include continuous vertical batten strips disposed on the wall and extending to the roof structure and the foundation, and a high tensile strength wall covering connecting the roof structure, the wall and the foundation.

Abstract: Stabilizer bars (28) and (30) extend across the lengths of the I-beam joists (12) and (14), beneath the piers (16) and (18). Tie down anchors (32) and (34) are placed in abutment with the outer ends of the stabilizer bars, so that the anchors cannot be pulled and bent toward the manufactured home due to the forces in the anchor ties (101) and (110). Tie down shoes (50) and (51) are mounted at the lower portions of the piers (16) and (18), and ties (101, 102, 104, 106, 108, 110) are connected to the tie down shoes so as to increase the resistance of the manufactured home (11) from shifting laterally and from lifting off the foundation.

Abstract: A construction for and method of building a tie-down type ground anchor for securing a structure to supporting ground. A cylindrical block formed from recycled plastic waste has a longitudinal bore and receives a tether through the bore. The tether is knotted at one end. The tether is pulled through the block until the knot lodges thereagainst, thus preventing the tether from being pulled free of the block from the unknotted end. The block is lowered into a hole dug beneath the structure being secured. The block is disposed with the free end of the tether facing away from the structure. The free end of the tether is then tied to the structure after being adequately tightened. The hole is then filled.

Abstract: A drive anchor (10) for use with a stabilizing foundation system of a manufactured home mounted upon piers includes an elongated rectilinear, C-shaped in cross section support bracket (12) that defines sets of offset holes (20 and 26, 24 and 30, and 22 and 28) that receive drive rods (31, 32, 33) which are driven through the holes and into the ground. The anchor can be installed in all densities of soil, including rock, by driving the rods through and between the rocks.

Abstract: Stabilizer bars (28) and (30) extend across the lengths of the I-beam joists (12) and (14), beneath the piers (16) and (18). Tie down anchors (32) and (34) are placed in abutment with the outer ends of the stabilizer bars, so that the anchors cannot be pulled and bent toward the manufactured home due to the forces in the anchor ties (101) and (110). Tie down shoes (50) and (51) are mounted at the lower portions of the piers (16) and (18), and ties (101, 102, 104, 106, 108, 110) are connected to the tie down shoes so as to increase the resistance of the manufactured home (11) from shifting laterally and from lifting off the foundation.

Abstract: A reinforced building structure having a multiplicity of steel reinforcement rods for reinforcing the wall and the roof of a building and a method for constructing reinforced building structures so they may withstand strong winds. The method involves installing vertical tie rods to bolts anchored in the foundation of the building structure. The rods tie the horizontal beams, such as ceiling joists of the building structure, to the anchor bolts through nuts and washers secured to the removed end of the anchored tie rod.

Abstract: A tie connector for joining a modular type building or the like to the ground. One version of the tie connector having a substantially L-shaped body with an elongated slot through one side. The elongated slot provides an attachment site for a hurricane type strap to be inserted and coupled to a buckle. The opposite end of the tie connectors are attached to horizontal support members around the perimeter of the modular building. The hurricane straps are then inserted through the elongated slots and secured to a ground anchor. Another version of the tie connector provides a Substantially L-shaped body with an additional vertical flap that can be affixed to vertical support members giving additional stability. The elongated slot has the unique feature of rounded edges of sufficient radius thereby omitting any type of cutting effect that might occur when the straps are under high stress conditions.

Abstract: A manufactured home stabilizing foundation system includes a plurality of soil anchors (18) arranged on the outside of the foundation connected by ties (20) to I-beams (16) on the underside of the manufactured home (12). A plurality of cleated plates (22a, 22b) are arranged under the piers upon which the home is supported and the cleated plates are connected to the anchors (18) by outer stabilizer bars (24). The cleated plates are further connected to each other by an intermediate stabilizer bar (90). The resulting system is a plurality of stabilizer systems crosswise of the home, each including a pair of opposed anchors, a pair of outer stabilizer bars, a pair of piers, cleated plates, and an intermediate stabilizer bar. With the system, forces on one side of the home can be transferred through the system to the anchor on the other side of the home. A bracket (140) connects the outer stabilizer bar to the anchor.

Abstract: A lockdown system for a low rise building including a roof structure with sheathing disposed over a plurality of roof rafters, the roof structure forming eaves around the periphery thereof, the system comprises a loop of rafter cable for being secured around the eaves of the roof; and a plurality of anchor cables operably secured to the rafter and to the ground, the anchor cables being adapted to exert a downward force on the rafter such that lift forces generated during high winds are counteracted.

Abstract: A frame structure is strengthned against earthquake shock and disastrous winds by extending some of the foundation rebars above the foundation walls and clamping on extension lengths of rebar and securing them to the ceiling joists. Special clamps are used which tightly secure the rebar and which also may be attached to other frame members of the structure.

Abstract: A roof anchoring apparatus includes roof-pressing assemblies for placement on a roof of a building structure. The roof-pressing assemblies are arrayed on the roof from one edge of the roof to another edge of the roof. Each roof-pressing assembly includes a roof-pressing portion which has a top side and a bottom side. One or more cable locking assemblies project upward from the top side of the roof-pressing portion. First cables are connected between neighboring roof-pressing assemblies. Second cable assemblies are provided, and each second cable assembly has a first end and a second end. The first end of each second cable assembly is connected to one of the roof-pressing assemblies located at an edge of the roof. Ground-engaging assemblies are provided, and each ground-engaging assembly is connected to a second end of a second cable assembly. The roof-pressing portions may be in the form of plates or L-shaped brackets. Crosspiece members may be placed between the L-shaped brackets and the roof.

Abstract: A roof stabilization system for securing the roof of buildings to prevent loss during storms and other natural disasters. A plurality of metal bands are provided which extend across the roof of the building and down the sides to be secured in or near the foundation of the building. For installation in new constructions utilizing footers, an anchor is embedded in the foundation and extends through the sill. The metal bandings are attached to the anchors between the foundation and the sill. For installation in new structures which do not utilize footer, for example, buildings with cinderblock walls, the anchors are embedded into the foundation and extend through the bottom of the wall. In this case, the metal bandings are secured to the anchors between the wall and the foundation. For installation onto existing structures, footers are buried below the ground level running the length of the building with anchors embedded therein which extend above ground.

Abstract: Method for shielding, anchoring and containing an object such as a trailer or motor home in gale-force winds. A wind-permeable perforate sheet extends downwardly and outwardly from the top of the object or the roof of a home at an acute angle so as to surround a substantial portion of each of the sides with an inclined wind-permeable planar surface. The sheet is anchored to helical ground anchors via mechanical attachments which may also be used to tighten the sheet over the object or home. Apparatus for shielding, anchoring and containing an object such as a trailer or motor home in gale-force winds is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for reinforcing building structures so they may withstand strong winds. The method involves installing vertical tie rods to bolts anchored in the foundation of the building structure. The rods tie the horizontal beams, such as ceiling joists of the building structure, to the anchor bolts through nuts and washers secured to the removed end of the anchored tie rod.

Abstract: An apparatus for strengthening building structure against hurricanes and wind storms. Several support beams are removably mounted adjacent to the building structure. A net member is positioned over the roof of the building structure. Cables are used to interconnect the support beam members and to keep the net in place. Anchorage assemblies keep support beam members in place. Tension adjusting devices are used to tighten the cables against the structure being protected.

Abstract: A pier foundation system provides for a preformed building structure to be erected on site in a final position level to ground. The system includes first and second elongated cylindrical members telescopically engaged with one another defining a longitudinally extendable load bearing member with first and second ends. The second cylindrical member is installable extending below ground level. The first member includes a plurality of longitudinally spaced first apertures extending through diametrically opposed side walls. The second member includes a plurality of longitudinally spaced and equally angularly spaced second apertures extending through diametrically opposed side walls. The first and second cylindrical members are movable longitudinally and rotatably relative to one another to bring one of the first apertures into coaxial alignment with one of the second apertures.

Abstract: A device for anchoring a mobile home in position above the ground. The device comprises a bracket pair which can be mounted on an existing stanchion and mobile home without requiring modification of the stanchion or removal of the stanchion from position underneath the mobile home.

Abstract: An apparatus for tying down and anchoring a building structure such as a mobile home (12). The apparatus comprises an elongated threaded rod assembly (16) which is anchored at its lower end (34) to a concrete base (14) and extends upwardly, first through the floor joist (22) and then up to the roof structure where it is connected to the rafters (48). The elongated rod assembly (16) includes a hold-down block (32) that connects upper threaded rod (30) and lower threaded road (28) together in an end-to-end relationship. The hold-down block (32) applies a downward force firmly holding the floor joist (22). The upper threaded rod 30 extends upwardly through a frame board (26) and an elongated bracket (40). An internally threaded lock-block (46) is screwed onto the end of the upper threaded rod (30) extending past the frame board (26) and bracket (40), firmly holding the roof structure.

Abstract: An anchor for stabilizing a mobile home during an earthquake or windstorm has a moving post with an attachment plate that attaches to a frame member of the mobile home. The anchor also has a base unit that includes a stationary post, which has a retention sleeve lining a portion of the interior. The moving post is positioned inside the stationary post to slide along the retention sleeve. A damping mechanism dampens any vertical motion of the moving post. The anchor may also include a mechanism to limit the range of vertical displacement. A hold-down strap may wrap around the mobile home and may be fixedly attached to a base unit at either end of the strap. The anchor may attach to rectangular tube frame members, "I"-shaped frame members, "["-shaped frame members, and a variety of other frame members.

Abstract: A roof having an underlayment of sheathing attached to rafters and a group of discrete roofing elements attached to and substantially covering the underlayment. The roof also includes a net having an open weave and a multiplicity of openings. The openings are smaller than at least one dimension of the discrete roofing elements. The net is secured to the roof in contact with the group of discrete roofing elements and covers at least a portion thereof.

Abstract: A method for securing residential and low rise commercial structures during periods of high wind employing mooring apparatus having a mooring cable (20), a ground anchor (22), and a tightening means (24). One end of the mooring cable (20) is permanently attached to a structural roof member, the remainder being stowed with the tightening means (24) in a roof housing (26). The ground anchor (22) is strategically installed exterior to the structure. Prior to the onset of a hurricane or other high wind condition, the mooring cable (20) is released from its roof housing (26), detachably fastened to the ground anchor (22), and made taught using the tightening means (24). A number of mooring apparatus are used to secure a given structure. Different ways of housing the stowed mooring cable in different types of structures are described.

Abstract: An anchor structure for fixedly securing a mobile home or trailer tongue relative to an underlying ground support is provided, wherein the organization includes respective right and left parallel legs mounted to a base arranged for subsequent mounting in a subterranean orientation relative to the associated trailer, with each leg pivotally mounting a respective right and left pivot leg and the pivot legs arranged for latching an upper and lower support plate relative to one another, wherein the upper and lower support plates each include a mirror image concave semi-cylindrical recess arranged to receive the trailer tongue therethrough. A modification of the invention includes spaced confronting members, each mounted to a central plate arranged for securement, or alternatively bedding within a cementious or other suitable base material.

Abstract: A plurality of spaced, rigid support pedestals that are vertically adjustable are employed to support manufactured buildings. The pedestals have a truncated pyramid or frusto-conical shape to provide both lateral and vertical support for the manufactured building. An adjustable connector between the base of the pedestal and the upper end allow the height of each pedestal to be independently varied to support the manufactured home in a dead level position. The upper ends of the support pedestals are clamped to the flanges of I-beams of the building chassis so as to prevent the building from shifting relative to the foundation.

Abstract: A two-part clamping assembly and method for applying the clamping assembly to intersecting I-beams is disclosed. The clamping assembly is particularly beneficial at uniting the undercarriage I-beams of a mobile dwelling to intersectingly smaller I-beams of an auxiliary support system, during moderate and/or severe seismic disturbances. The clamping assembly includes a two-part connector designed to tightly engage the upper flange of the lower and smaller I-beam in such a manner that a clamp-lip horizontally protrudes over and is parallel to the bottom flange of the upper undercarriage I-beam. The clamp-lip is engaged at the bottom flange to the undercarriage I-beam, in the event of an earthquake, enabling the undercarriage I-beams to pickup the auxiliary support system. At the cessation of quake conditions, the undercarriage I-beams are reposited to the I-beam of the auxiliary and emergency support system.

Abstract: A support to provide earthquake resistance for structures, such as a mobile home, which have a long metal bottom beam on the underside of the structure, can be provided by a system of long wooden cross beams at about right angles to the bottom beams, where the cross beams rest on at least two units of cribbing. The cribbing can itself rest on a bottom platform, a pad, or the ground. A bottom platform can function as a shim or leveling device. The cribbing can consist of two or more layers of elongated blocks, such as rough cut 6".times.8" or 8".times.8" wooden timbers. The cribbing units can be attached to themselves and to the main beam by metal anchors and ties, and the main beam can be attached to the bottom beam of the supported structure by metal clamps.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for anchoring a mobile home utilizes an extender strap. The extender strap connects between a conventional anchor buried in the ground and an overhead tie that has ends that have been cut off too short. The extender strap secures to an extender plate by a loop that passes through a slot in the extender plate. The loop is crimped. The shortened end of the overhead tie loops through another slot in the extender plate. This end is also crimped. Reinforcing plates will be bent and located in the loops prior to crimping. The lower end of the extender strap connects to an anchor in a conventional manner.

Abstract: An adjustable height stanchion, secured to a concrete member by a tensional anchor, supports a segment of a manufactured structure at its up end. Its design permits its insertion after the anchor is in place and the structure has been placed in its final location and elevation, with very little loss of height adjustment capability. All forms of the invention accommodate misallignment of the structure's longitudinal support member with respect to the previously installed anchor. A preferred form accommodates misallignment by rotating the stanchion around its single anchor bolt for perfect allignment, thereby affording a much needed larger vertical adjustment capability.

Abstract: A support member for use in a support system wherein the support member is positioned under a beam of a structure is shown. The support member includes a planar base and a bottom member operatively coupled to the planar base. The bottom member has a vertically extending portion defining a thrust bearing member receiving cavity. A raised locking boss is attached to the planar base and is positioned adjacent the vertically extending portion within the thrust bearing member receiving cavity. A support member which has a planar support plate is passed through the vertically extending portion of the bottom member into mating position with the raised locking boss to lock the same in position and to prohibit rotation thereof about an axis passing perpendicular to the plane of the planar support plate. The support member includes a vertically extending support shaft which is affixed to the planar support plate and includes first coacting surface located around the periphery thereof.

Abstract: A roofing framework for permanently mounting on top of mobile homes. Means of support are added under the mobile home. Cripple walls are used in a form of the invention to carry a portion of the roof load. The roofing framework remains permanently attached when the mobile home is moved. In another form of the invention, gussets are used and/or a scissors truss is used for the roofing framework.

Abstract: A mobile home anchor apparatus that withstands high wind loading and other forces in any direction includes a pylon-mounted support member for supporting a frame flange of a mobile building structure. The support member has a bladed clamped member that permanently deforms a flange portion of the frame when it it tightened against the support member, and a stop member that receives an opposite side portion of the flange. The clamp member is mountable in selected locations on the support member for accommodating variant flange widths of the frame, blade members of the clamp member extending in sloped relation to the support member across an edge of the first flange portion.

Abstract: A mobile home support system is disclosed which uses a plurality of stepped elongated supports, preferably made of railroad ties secured together. The individual supports are placed beneath a mobile home with the mobile home support beams preferably secured to the supports. The supports are disposed at various angles beneath the mobile home structure to provide effective resistance to loss of support by lateral movement of the mobile home under the influence of displacement forces generated by ground tremors, regardless of the direction from which the displacement force is generated. The system has received approval for earthquake resistance support from the State of California. Also disclosed is the corresponding method of providing support to a mobile home in the presence of displacement forces generated by ground tremors.

Abstract: Tubular columns of approximately rectangular cross section secured and supported at their lower ends by deformable sockets, pre-cast in concrete at grade level or floor level, and support a structure at their upper ends and/or along their length. The socket has three vertical sides and one sloping side, to receive the column and a wedge, which is driven to secure the column. All forces between the wedge, column, and socket are passed through the socket and retained by the concrete, so that bending loads upon the column are limited only by the bending strength of the column itself. Vertical movement of the column out of the socket is restricted by friction from the extreme pressure generated by the driven wedge upon the column, socket, and concrete.

Abstract: A support member for use in a support system wherein the support member is positioned under a beam of a structure is shown. The support member includes a planar base and a bottom member operatively coupled to the planar base. The bottom member has a vertically extending portion defining a thrust bearing member receiving cavity. A raised locking boss is attached to the planar base and is positioned adjacent the vertically extending portion within the thrust bearing member receiving cavity. A support member which has a planar support plate is passed through the vertically extending portion of the bottom member into mating position with the raised locking boss to lock the same in position and to prohibit rotation thereof about an axis passing perpendicular to the plane of the planar support plate. The support member includes a vertically extending support shaft which is affixed to the planar support plate and includes first coacting surface located around the periphery thereof.

Abstract: A stabilizing support for mobile homes and other transportable buildings is disclosed which protects against damage caused by the building slipping off its piers in an earthquake. A base on the ground underneath the building is connected to the building frame by support arms and a stabilizer arm. In one embodiment, the support arms are connected in the form of an X. In another embodiment, two structures are connected via the stabilizer arms. Several embodiments may be constructed from the same basic components, and adjustment can be made for the varying height of buildings.

Abstract: An anchor stand supports a vehicle above a floor surface and connects to an anchor pot device installed in a floor. The anchor stand includes an anchor bolt and nut to longitudinally draw the bolt and securely attach the stand to the anchor pot. An adjustable clamp is mounted on an uppermost portion of the stand for selectively attaching the anchor stand to a vehicle frame. Various frame straightening tools are then used to correct damage or misalignment of body and frame members.

Abstract: A system for restraining a building having I-beams secured to the bottom of the building from moving laterally from supporting positioned beneath the I-beams. The system includes a plurality of tongues secured to and extending vertically from the tops of a corresponding plurality of the piers; and a corresponding plurality of socket members defining horizontally enclosed vertical sockets secured to the I-beams for receiving the vertically extending tongues for restraining lateral movement of the building from the piers.

Abstract: A mobile house support system is described which provides an adjustable foundation for mobile homes which is resistant to earth movements such as is caused by earthquakes and to high wind forces. The support system unitizes a double wide mobile home by securing each section of the structure to the support members. Multiple I-beams are secured at right angles to the main support structure of the mobile home, a plurality of adjustable legs are carried by the support beam and connected to the main support structure of the mobile home and bearing blocks support the legs.

Abstract: An improved anchor is provided for use with a mobile home having an underframe and wherein the mobile home is mounted above a base. The anchor comprises a clamping member which engages the mobile home underframe and a chain which is connected at one end to the clamp member and depends downwardly towards the base. The other end of the chain is secured to the parallel legs of a first clevis by a bolt while the base leg of the clevis is secured by a bolt to one end of a turnbuckle. A further bolt extends through the base leg of a second clevis and is in turn secured to the other end of the turnbuckle. The base leg of a third clevis is secured to the mobile home base and is dimensioned so that the parallel legs of the third clevis can slidably receive the parallel legs of the second clevis therebetween.

Abstract: A support system for mobile home having a chassis formed of a plurality of spaced, parallel support beams having an "I"-shaped cross section comprising a plurality of support member assemblies each of which has a planar base, a vertically extending portion having a predetermined external dimension and shape, aligned base tabs which extend from the vertically extended support member and spaced a predetermined distance from the vertically extending portion of the base, an adjustment ring which has an internal dimension and shape to enable the ring to be slideably positioned circumferentially around the exterior of the vertically extending portion of the base wherein the wall thickness of the ring is about equal to the distance between the vertically extending portion of the base and tab members; a top member which has an extended lower portion formed to have an internal geometrical dimension which is shaped to receive and slide over the vertically extending portion of the base and into contact with the edge of