Temporary support system

Abstract

A temporary tripod support system for use during preparation of the home foundation of concrete piers and the like. At locations along the sidewalls and mate line of home the tripod supports may be installed in a number significantly less than conventional design supports. The tripod support system comprises multiple tripods each having a triangular transverse frame to support an extended undercarriage area. Due to its triangle top, each tripod makes two separate supporting abutments with its overlying straight perimeter or mating line joist at the same time thereby reducing the total number of supporting installations and labors in half.

1 . A support system comprising: 
 a. at least three piers;    b. at least three horizontal beams for support, each having at least two joints, which is at least one on each end; and    c. at least three saddle jacks, one mounted on each pier having a vertically adjustable level, wherein each saddle jack releasably fastens to a pair of horizontal beams at the horizontal beam joints, whereby the saddle jacks and piers are releasably assembled to suspend the horizontal beams in a triangular framework for buttressing a load.    
   
   
       2 . The support system of  claim 1 , wherein the piers each comprise four legs forming a square base.  
   
   
       3 . The support system of  claim 2 , wherein each of the piers further has a base of wooden plank fixed to a bottom frame.  
   
   
       4 . The support system of  claim 1 , wherein the saddle jack vertically adjustable level is a threaded rod engaged with a nut rotatably mounted to receive the threaded rod.  
   
   
       5 . The support system of  claim 1 , wherein the saddle jack is open at a top end and connects horizontal beams at a 60 degree angle, wherein horizontal beam joints are formed as horizontally disposed holes providing a bolted secure connection between the saddle jack and horizontal beam.  
   
   
       6 . The support system of  claim 1 , wherein each saddle jack is open at a top end and connects a left and right horizontal beam at a 60 degree angle, wherein an interior horizontal beam joint is formed on the saddle jack left side as horizontally disposed holes providing a bolted secure connection between the saddle jack and the left horizontal beam, wherein an exterior horizontal beam joint is formed on the saddle jack right side as horizontally disposed holes providing a bolted secure connection between the saddle jack and the right horizontal beam.  
   
   
       7 . The support system of  claim 1 , wherein each saddle jack is open at a top end and connects a left and right horizontal beam at a 60 degree angle, wherein an interior horizontal beam joint is formed on the saddle jack right side as horizontally disposed holes providing a bolted secure connection between the saddle jack and the right horizontal beam, wherein an exterior horizontal beam joint is formed on the saddle jack left side as horizontally disposed holes providing a bolted secure connection between the saddle jack and the left horizontal beam.  
   
   
       8 . A tripod support system for a manufactured home comprising: 
 a. piers having multiple legs connected to a bottom frame and converged at the upper ends and a leveling element at the top of the upper ends of the legs;    b. horizontal beams for supporting the bottom portion of the home, the beams being disposed in a horizontal plane so that the trailing edge of each beam makes an angled joint with the leading edge of the next beam at its side; and    c. saddle jacks for releasably fastening and holding up the horizontal beams at their joints to an adjustable level, the saddle jack having a second leveling element for mating with the first leveling element of one of the piers, whereby the saddle jacks and piers are releasably assembled to suspend the horizontal beams in a triangular horizontal framework for buttressing the home during its foundation process.    
   
   
       9 . The tripod support system for a manufactured home of  claim 8 , wherein each of the piers further has a base of wooden plank fixed to the bottom frame.  
   
   
       10 . The tripod support system for a manufactured home of  claim 8 , wherein the first leveling member is a threaded rod and the second leveling member is a nut rotatably mounted to receive the threaded rod.  
   
   
       11 . The tripod support system for a manufactured home of  claim 8 , wherein each saddle jack is open at a top end and connects horizontal beams at a 60 degree angle, wherein horizontal beam joints are formed as horizontally disposed holes providing a bolted secure connection between the saddle jack and horizontal beam.  
   
   
       12 . The tripod support system for a manufactured home of  claim 8 , wherein each saddle jack is open at a top end and connects a left and right horizontal beam at a 60 degree angle, wherein an interior horizontal beam joint is formed on the saddle jack left side as horizontally disposed holes providing a bolted secure connection between the saddle jack and the left horizontal beam, wherein an exterior horizontal beam joint is formed on the saddle jack right side as horizontally disposed holes providing a bolted secure connection between the saddle jack and the right horizontal beam.  
   
   
       13 . The tripod support system for a manufactured home of  claim 8 , wherein each saddle jack is open at a top end and connects a left and right horizontal beam at a 60 degree angle, wherein an interior horizontal beam joint is formed on the saddle jack right side as horizontally disposed holes providing a bolted secure connection between the saddle jack and the right horizontal beam, wherein an exterior horizontal beam joint is formed on the saddle jack left side as horizontally disposed holes providing a bolted secure connection between the saddle jack and the left horizontal beam.  
   
   
       14 . A support system comprising: 
 a. a pier;    b. at least two horizontal beams for support, each having a joints, at one end; and    c. a saddle jack mounted on the pier having a vertically adjustable level, wherein the saddle jack releasably fastens to a pair of horizontal beams at the horizontal beam joints, whereby the saddle jacks and piers are releasably assembled to suspend the horizontal beams for buttressing a load, wherein each saddle jack is open at a top end and connects a left and right horizontal beam at a 60 degree angle, wherein an interior horizontal beam joint is formed on the saddle jack left side as horizontally disposed holes providing a bolted secure connection between the saddle jack and the left horizontal beam, wherein an exterior horizontal beam joint is formed on the saddle jack right side as horizontally disposed holes providing a bolted secure connection between the saddle jack and the right horizontal beam.    
   
   
       15 . The support system of  claim 14 , wherein the pier comprises four legs forming a square base.