Water diverting ground platform
View Patent ↗A water diverting ground platform includes a base plate having an interlocking edge, a plurality of tent stake apertures and a plurality of intersecting channels upon a first face. The device is configured to provide a water diverting platform for a structure such as a tent secured upon the top of the device. The interlocking nature of each platform permits a user to create as large a foundation as required by the tent of a user.
1. A modular outdoor platform base, comprising:
a flat platform surface having a plurality of platform sections interconnected by a plurality of continuous locking hinges, said continuous locking hinges are arranged in an alternating top and bottom configuration to allow the flat platform surface to fold or capsize in an accordion arrangement and a perimeter of said flat platform surface is provided with a plurality of attachment holes;
a height adjustment mechanism provided on each of four outer corners of said flat platform surface, said each of four outer corners of said flat platform surface are each provided with a pole access penetration, each said pole access penetration completely penetrates said plurality of platform sections and allows a corner pole to be anchored in a grade; and
an eyehook provided on said each of four outer corners of said flat platform surface, each said eyehook secures said modular outdoor platform base to said grade to prevent said modular outdoor platform base from being blown away.
2. The modular outdoor platform base according to claim 1 , wherein said plurality of platform sections are made of aluminum to provide structural rigidity to support loading.
3. The modular outdoor platform base according to claim 1 , wherein said height adjustment mechanism allows for leveling of said modular outdoor platform base on uneven terrain.
4. The modular outdoor platform base according to claim 1 , wherein said height adjustment mechanism allows for avoiding rises and indentations in a terrain.
5. The modular outdoor platform base according to claim 1 , wherein said height adjustment mechanism allows for elevating said modular outdoor platform base.
6. The modular outdoor platform base according to claim 1 , wherein said height adjustment mechanism allows for avoiding ground-based insects, rodents, reptiles, and other wildlife.
7. The modular outdoor platform base according to claim 1 , wherein said height adjustment mechanism allows for movement of air under said modular outdoor platform base to facilitate cooling.
8. The modular outdoor platform base according to claim 1 , wherein said height adjustment mechanism allows for keeping said modular outdoor platform base above water as a result of rain.
9. The modular outdoor platform base according to claim 1 , wherein said height adjustment mechanism includes a threaded receiver that is permanently attached to an underside of said plurality of platform sections.
10. The modular outdoor platform base according to claim 9 , wherein a threaded rod is rotationally attached to said threaded receiver and may or may not penetrate through an upper surface of said plurality of platform sections.
11. The modular outdoor platform base according to claim 1 , wherein said height adjustment mechanism attaches to an uppermost end of said threaded rod in a friction fit manner.
12. The modular outdoor platform base according to claim 10 , wherein said height adjustment mechanism is an adjustment crank which facilitates a height adjustment of said modular outdoor platform base.
13. The modular outdoor platform base according to claim 1 , wherein said height adjustment mechanism is in the range of 1 to 6 inches in height.
14. The modular outdoor platform base according to claim 1 , wherein said attachment holes are used to attach a tent, a tarp, or a guy line.
15. The modular outdoor platform base according to claim 14 , wherein said attachment holes are connected to a rope, an elastic cord, a bungee cord, or a ratcheting clamp.
16. The modular outdoor platform base according to claim 1 , wherein an edge of said plurality of platform sections are provided with an upper lapped edge and an accompanying downward facing protrusion.
17. The modular outdoor platform base according to claim 16 , wherein a boundary of said upper lapped edge and a lower lapped edge will provide a smooth trip-free junction between adjacent sections of said plurality of platform sections.
18. The modular outdoor platform base according to claim 1 , wherein each said pole access penetrations supports one of said corner poles, wherein said corner poles are part of a dining canopy, a sun cover, a rain cover, or other portable shelter utilized in an outdoor environment.
19. The modular outdoor platform base according to claim 1 , wherein said modular outdoor platform base is ten feet wide.
20. The modular outdoor platform base according to claim 1 , wherein said modular outdoor platform base is fifteen feet long.