Adjustable Leveling Pedestal

Abstract

The present invention provides a pedestal for use in raised access flooring, such as for magnetic resonance imaging rooms and computer rooms. The pedestal includes a base, a head, first and second support members, a threaded support shaft, and first and second threaded nuts. The invention is easy to install and can be made of all non-metalic parts. The base and the head can be constructed identically to minimize the type of parts needed for manufacturing and inventory. The first and second support members can also be constructed identically, further minimizing the parts needed.

1 . A pedestal to support access flooring, comprising:
 a base;   a head;   first and second support members, wherein the first support member is inserted into the base and the second support member is inserted into the head;   a threaded support shaft removably inserted into the first and second support members; and   first and second threaded nuts rotatably attached to the support shaft, wherein the first threaded nut abuts the second support member and the second threaded nut abuts the first threaded nut, and wherein the first threaded nut can be rotated to move the second support member.   
     
     
         2 . The pedestal of  claim 1 , further comprising a channel attachable to the head configured to abut the access flooring. 
     
     
         3 . The pedestal of  claim 2 , further comprising a layer of soft material between the channel and the access flooring. 
     
     
         4 . The pedestal of  claim 1 , wherein the base and the head are substantially identical. 
     
     
         5 . The pedestal of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second support members are substantially identical. 
     
     
         6 . The pedestal of  claim 1 , wherein the support member is constructed of fiberglass. 
     
     
         7 . An access flooring system, comprising:
 a channel;   a base;   a head attached to the channel;   first and second support members, wherein the first support member is inserted into the base and the second support member is inserted into the head;   a threaded support shaft removably inserted into the first and second support members; and   first and second threaded nuts rotatably attached to the support shaft, wherein the first threaded nut abuts the second support member and the second threaded nut abuts the first threaded nut, and wherein the first threaded nut can be rotated to move the second support member.   
     
     
         8 . The access flooring system of  claim 7 , wherein the channel is configured to abut a floor panel. 
     
     
         9 . The access flooring system of  claim 8 , further comprising a soft layer of material between the channel and the floor panel. 
     
     
         10 . The access flooring system of  claim 7 , wherein the first and second support members are substantially identical. 
     
     
         11 . The access flooring system of  claim 7 , wherein the base and the head are substantially identical. 
     
     
         12 . The access flooring system of  claim 7 , wherein the support shaft is constructed of fiberglass. 
     
     
         13 . The access flooring system of  claim 7 , constructed of only non-metalic substances. 
     
     
         14 . The access flooring system of  claim 7 , wherein the second threaded nut is a flange nut. 
     
     
         15 . An access flooring system, comprising:
 floor panel;   a channel configured to abut the floor panel;   a base configured to engage a first support member;   a head configured to engage a second support member and attached to the channel;   a threaded shaft inserted into a bore in the first and second support members; and   first and second threaded nuts, wherein the first threaded nut abuts the second support member and is configured to move the second support member up and down when rotated about the threaded shaft, and wherein the second threaded nut abuts the first threaded nut.   
     
     
         16 . The access flooring system of  claim 15 , wherein the floor panel is constructed of fiberglass. 
     
     
         17 . The access flooring system of  claim 15 , wherein the head and the base are substantially identical. 
     
     
         18 . The access flooring system of  claim 15 , wherein the first and second support members are substantially identical. 
     
     
         19 . The access flooring system of  claim 15 , wherein the channel includes a soft material that abuts the flooring panel. 
     
     
         20 . The access flooring system of  claim 15 , constructed of only non-metalic materials.