Soil/sand stand unit with utilities

Abstract

The invention is an enhanced stabilization method and improved upright utility containment unit for various serviceable objects. The unit comprises of movable interior and exterior cylinders, joined by a connector. Elevating the unit's interior cylinder, until stopped, activates operation of an integrally attached propulsion mechanism and drive component, which when released impacts the connector, to achieve a controlled alignment force to sequentially hammer the exterior cylinder downward. The internally muffled consistent impact force automatically obtains depth penetration and compressed ballast weight steadiness for the unit. A fiber strap, and latch hook, are attached to the unit for convenient portability and enables flexible capabilities to tether applicable objects, to the stabilized unit, thus preventing displacement while decreasing deterioration of the object by adverse conditions. The invention's new functional characteristics are maximized by a variety of compatible unique/novel features that are associated with the unit's support for many diverse usages.

Description

[0001] Referring to the drawings and particularly to FIG. 1 is an improved method for a combination “Soil i Sand Stand” unit encompassing structural capabilities of providing a temporary secure lateral resistant movement apparatus, with dual stability enabling both depth penetration and simultaneous compressed ballast weight for an encasement containment utility stand, primarily for use, within a soil/sandy environment. The grip handle 14 enables the unit's operator to remain in a comfortable, standing, position while using the apparatus, and activating the integral operating system and simplifies the unit's operation. The connection 10, a major unit component, enables various functions of the unit to be performed, i.e., joins the unit together, provides insulating and flexibility characteristics for inserted objects, contained within the unit, enables the unit's adjustable fiber carrying strap latch hook to be attached to it, for convenient portability, and additionally reacts as a hammer, with the integrally assembled unit's penetration and material compression operating system comprising of a propulsion mechanism 20 and anvil drive component 23 housed within the unit's interior. The propulsion mechanism, in the unit's operating system, consists of an elastic velocity producing material 20, and mass anvil drive inertia component 23 to produce a linear momentum to force the invention downward while simultaneously compressing soil/sand material within the unit for anchoring stability. The propulsion mechanism 20 can be activated by manually elevating the interior cylinder 21 sliding through slide slot 27, with pull up technique 28. and releasing it to obtain the desired downward momentum product of mass and velocity. The bottom of the exterior anchoring cylinder 11 is internally sharpened and tapered 13 to expedite penetration and assure displaced material compression within the exterior anchoring cylinder 11 such that the material acts as compressed ballast for the unit. The downward momentum, of the unit, is automatically achieved by the elastic propulsion mechanism 20 communicating with the interior cylinder 21, at connection 22, and the exterior cylinder 11, at connection 12, and providing velocity to propel anvil 23 impact against hammer 10 to achieve both anchoring depth and simultaneous ballast stability quickly An initial safety stop and impact noise muffler device 40 separates the upper containment facility from the housed lower operating system portion of the unit and enables insert objects, in the interior cylinder containment, to rest upon it when the insert object is contained in a vertical position. Also, a sound damper 19 assists to deflect impact noise and as secondary safety stop to prevent material discharge from within the unit. Details of connection 10 and propulsion mechanism 20 will be elaborated upon within the following embodiments. An adjustable fiber strap 16 is connected to the movable interior cylinder 21 of the unit with a connection 17 such that it is permanently affixed and serves as a sight assist for operators to align the insulated connector 10 for vertical unit installation, a convenient carrying strap attachment, to enhance the unit's portability, and permits the strap 16 to be tethered to an inserted object by a latch type hook 18 affixed to the strap 16 opposite end. Therefore, the latch hook 18 can be connected to the insulated connector 10, when the unit is being transported, and additionally serves as a securing device for various inserted objects, contained within the unit, to enhance the unit's utility by enabling flexibility to the inserted object. An ejector tool slide slot 24 is located in one wall of exterior cylinder 11 so a compressed material ejection tool 25 can be slide within it. The utility and plurality of applications for the unit will become more apparent in the light of the following embodiments. Various compositions of connector means capable of withstanding applied impact forces and subsequently producing thrust pressure, for anchoring stability, and enabling insulating and/or flexibility characteristics for utility of serviceability insert objects while enabling jointing and portability for the unit can be practiced and such alternative connection means are within the scope and intent of the invention.

[0002] The unit consists of two cylinders FIG. 2 whereas the lower portion of the interior cylinder 21 houses the unit's operating system and the upper portion of the interior cylinder 21 is open for insertion containment of a plurality of objects. The interior cylinder 21 is encased within the exterior cylinder 11 and the two cylinders are joined together by the insulating type connector 10. The interior cylinder 21 has a slot 27 positioned into it. The slot serves multiple purposes, i.e., it allows the insulated connector to slide within it, provides a stop position so the elasticity of the propulsion mechanism 20 is maintained within recommended safe stretch tolerances and indicates, to the unit's operator, when the optimum depth penetration and soil/sand compressibility, as dictated by the stop position, has been achieved. An initial safety and muffler device 40 basically sectionalizes interior cylinder 21 into an upper utility containment & lower operating system housing, and is installed above the propulsion mechanism 20 in case of an improbable catastrophic rupture of the unit's operating system, which is housed within the interior cylinder 21. Also, a sound damper 19 is encircled around the interior cylinder 21 exterior and positioned to contact exterior cylinder 11 to deflect internal impact noise and prevent material discharge from within the unit. Also, an attachment 17 is affixed to the interior cylinder 21 to assist operators in establishing initial vertical unit penetration alignment, enhance unit portability, and maximize insert object flexibility. A pull up 28 cord technique is attached to the interior cylinder 21 so it may be conveniently elevated above the exterior cylinder 11 after the propulsion mechanism 20 has been affixed and the unit joined by insulating connector 10. An upper connection 22 is made to the propulsion mechanism 20 and affixes the propulsion mechanism 20 to the interior cylinder 21. A hole is drilled through the exterior anchoring cylinder 11 and affixes the insulating type connector 10 to it. The bottom portion of the exterior anchoring cylinder 11 is tapered 13 on an approximate sixty-degree angle, and internally sharpened, to enhance penetration and material compression of the displaced soil/sand material within the exterior cylinder 11. A hole 14 is drilled through one side of the exterior cylinder II for a comfortably positioned attachment handle. The handle 14 is provided with a secure griping technique, and can be stationary affixed or collapsible, and assists the operator in holding the unit's vertical position when being used, and for applying a downward force with the operator's body weight to counter thrust force exerted by the activated I elongated propulsion mechanism 20 when the interior cylinder 21 is elevated. A lower connection 12 affixes the propulsion mechanism 20 to the exterior cylinder 11. The affixed connection 22, within the interior cylinder 21, communicates the propulsion mechanism 20 to the exterior cylinder 11 via the affixed connection 12. Therefore, after the propulsion mechanism 20 has been affixed to the exterior cylinder 11 by connection 12 the interior cylinder 21, in addition to serving as a housing for the unit's operating system and object insertion containment cylinder, also becomes an activating drive piston, for the unit's operating system, when elevated and released. Additionally, an ejection tool slide slot 24 is positioned in one wall of the exterior cylinder 11 so a compressed material ejection tool 25 can be slide within it. Various compositions of exterior anchoring or interior containment cylinder means can be utilized and such alternatives are within the scope and intent of the invention. Also, various methods of sight alignment, unit portability and techniques of insert object flexibility may be practiced and are within the scope and intent of the invention.

[0003] Referencing FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the displaced material ejection tool 25, which is located in the exterior cylinder 11, that can be used to discharge solidly compacted compressed material, e.g., clay or mud type material compositions, if the unit is used within these environments. Various styles/adaptability of material ejection configurations, may be practiced, and such modifications are within the scope and intent of the invention.

[0004] Referring specifically to FIG. 4 which reflects the unit's operating system comprising the propulsion mechanism 20, housed within the interior driving piston cylinder 21, is tapered to a point at it's lower end. The tapering assists connection requirement of the propulsion mechanism 20 to the exterior anchoring cylinder 11 via connection 12. The upper portion of the propulsion mechanism 20, housed within the interior drive piston 21, is securely affixed to it via connection 22. A hollow metal anvil 23, drive component intensifies downward thrust force, generated by the operating system when colliding with the insulating type connector hammer 10, and minimizes direct impact & concussion forces from being directly absorbed by the interior drive piston cylinder 21. The hollow metal anvil drive component 23, also permits the propulsion mechanism to pass through it and has a slightly larger outside diameter than the inside diameter of the interior drive piston 21 cylinder. The hollow metal anvil drive component 23 is securely partially encapsulated within the interior drive piston 21 cylinder such that it slightly extends below the upper portion of the slot 27. The hollow metal anvil 23, drive component, is additionally restrained below the upper portion of slot 27 in the interior drive piston 21 by connector 26 such that two modes of securing are provided the hollow metal anvil 23, drive component, to counter reactive impact forces and assure the hollow metal anvil 23 produces an active downward momentum, upon the unit, when it strikes the insulated connector 10. That is, the hollow metal anvil drive component 23 having a slightly larger outside diameter than the inside diameter of the driving piston 21 is initially securely screwed into the drive piston cylinder 21 wall, using a specially designed wrench Then a connector 26, slightly longer than the outside diameter of the drive piston 21 cylinder, is installed through the anvil 23 which acts as a brake for the anvil 23 which is affixed against the wall of the interior cylinder 21, within slot 27, such that anvil 23 is prevented from further movement within cylinder 21. Prior to securely screwing anvil 23 into interior drive piston cylinder 21 a slit is cut in the center of 23 for connector 26 to be installed, and to restrain the propulsion mechanism 20 from possible damage from within the confined area. Also, slits are cut perpendicular to the center slit on one end of 23, which can be used to screw 23 into 21 with the special wrench. After the hollow metal anvil drive component 23 has been securely housed, within the interior of cylinder 21, then cylinder 21 in addition to being a housing & containment facility for the unit also becomes a driving piston, which is activated by the elevation, and release, of the interior cylinder 21 via elongation of the propulsion mechanism 20. The energy transfer generated by the velocity of the hollow metal anvil drive component 23, being propelled by the propulsion mechanism 20, striking the insulated connector 10 causes the insulating connector 10 to react as a hammer, on the exterior anchoring cylinder 11, consequently forcing it downward and simultaneously compressing soil/sand material within it. An initial safety and muffler device 40 is installed directly above the propulsion mechanism 20, and affixed to the interior drive cylinder 21, in case of improbable catastrophic rupture of the unit's internal operating system and to decrease external impact noise. Various styles and compositions of elastic propulsion mechanisms may be utilized, i.e., rubber straps, metallic springs, etc. and varieties/styles of propulsion mechanisms alternatives are within the scope and intent of the unit's velocity producing operating system, of the invention, and may be substituted as appropriate. In addition various methods of producing intensified downward momentum driving force, techniques of driving component installation and/or restraint within the interior cylinder means and different mass compositions, styles, sizes, characteristics, etc. of said driving anvil component means may be practiced and/or utilized, as appropriate, and such alternatives are within the scope and intent of the invention.

[0005] FIG. 5 indicates the hollow metal anvil drive component 23 slits cut into it to enable the connector 26 to be installed through the center slit, and be positioned to protect the propulsion mechanism 20. Also, the exterior slits, positioned perpendicular to the center slit, facilitate installation by use of the special wrench tool to screw the anvil 23 into slot 27, in the interior cylinder 21, and the exterior slit positions would assure a solid impact be maintained between the outside edges of hollow anvil 23, when it contacts hammer 10, such that the impact forces are closely directed toward the anchoring cylinder 11 and downward unit momentum maximized. Various techniques of adaptability/configurations of propulsion mechanism protection and drive component facilitation can be practiced and such alterations are within the scope and intent of the invention.

[0006] Referencing FIG. 6 has similarities to FIG. 4 in that the lower portion of the unit's interior cylinder 21 housing the unit's operating system is indicated. FIG. 6 basically illustrates a larger diameter interior driving piston cylinder 21. However, FIG. 6 elaborates on the various styles and compositions of elastic propulsion mechanisms, as previously outlined in FIG. 4, and consistency of the unit's operating system. An initial safety and muffler device 40 is affixed, similarly as outlined in FIG. 4, to the interior drive piston cylinder 21 The propulsion mechanism 20 is affixed to the interior drive piston cylinder 21 via connection 22, and the exterior anchoring cylinder 11 is affixed to the propulsion mechanism 20 via connection 12. Therefore, the propulsion mechanism 20 continues to communicate the interior drive piston cylinder 21 with the exterior anchoring cylinder 21. The interior drive piston cylinder 21 has a multiple purpose slot 27, cut within it, and continues to be encased within the exterior drive piston 11. The hollow metal anvil drive component 23 is securely partially encapsulated within the interior drive piston 21 cylinder, as previously detailed in FIG. 4, and additionally restrained with connector 26. However, two propulsion mechanisms 20 are utilized, to compound and increase impact velocity, which further expand propulsion mechanism 20 alternatives as being within the scope and intent of the unit's velocity producing operating system and may be substituted as appropriate. Various styles and compositions of elastic propulsion mechanisms may be substituted, as appropriate, and additionally pertains to various configurations of the propulsion mechanism means by supplementing the invention's operating system with compounded methods of generating impact velocity, and energy transfer, to the insulating connector hammer means and such modifications are within the scope and intent of the invention.

[0007] FIG. 7 portrays the utility and versatility of the unit's interior drive piston cylinder 21 in that the upper containment portion of the interior cylinder 21 is notched, and appropriately cushioned 44, as a fishing rod receptacle to permit object insertion to be either vertically inserted and/or contained at various angles within it. The cushioned notch receptacle of the upper portion of the containment cylinder 21 is primarily beneficial relating to inserted objects associated to fishing activities, i.e., large surfing rod and reel insertion usage where the rod may be as long as 15′. The cushioned notch receptacle configuration, in the interior containment cylinder 21, permits angled containment that assists to assure the drag setting of the reel, on the rod, is permitted to operate properly and accordingly protects the rod from damage. In addition, the cushioned receptacle notches are configured, i.e., comprises an upper cut out section with a lower cut out section opposite from it, such that if the rod is sustained on a 45 degree angle, within the unit, and a fish strikes the rod it may be pulled into a semi-vertical, upright, position without removal from the unit, thusly assisting in initial setting of the hook, prior to actual rod vertical removal from the unit and reel engagement. Also, a substitute pull up technique 28, in the form of a solidly affixed or collapsible grip handle, and similar to the grip handle 14 attached to the external anchoring cylinder 11, is indicated, and comparably attached to the internal drive piston cylinder 21. The substitute pull up technique 28, attached to the interior drive piston cylinder 21, is particularly useful for activating the propulsion mechanism 20 if the operating mechanism impact velocity intensity is compounded, e.g., comprises of more than one elastic propulsion mechanisms 20, as outlined in FIG. 6. The alternative styles, substitutes, etc. of pull up technique 28 for which the unit is susceptible is within the scope and intent of the invention. However, the similarity and consistency of enabling an adjustable fiber strap 16 to be connected to the unit's interior cylinder 21, at point 17, and have a latch type hook 18 affixed to the strap's end, a sound damper 19, as outlined in FIG. 1, remains consistent. Various styles of flexible or rigid material and configurations of said pull up/operating system activation techniques may be utilized and such alternatives are within the scope and intent of the invention's functionality. Also, various forms of cushioning can be applied to the perimeter of the said notch configuration and such alternatives are within the scope and intent on the invention.

[0008] FIG. 8 characteristics are similar to FIG. 7 and indicate consistency of enabling an adjustable fiber strap 16 to be connected to the unit's interior cylinder 21, at point 17, and have a latch type hook 18 affixed to it's other end and a sound damper 19 positioned as outlined in FIG. 1. Also, the pull up technique 2$, stationary affixed or collapsible, and grip handle 14 is similar to the previously described technique in FIG. 1. However, FIG. 8 indicates a unique capability by attaching 29, a smaller diameter holder cylinder 43, to the exterior anchoring cylinder 11 by an attachment 42. The outside diameter of holder cylinder 43 is smaller than the inside diameter of the interior driving piston containment cylinder 21 and enables small objects to be inserted such that their maneuverability is restricted, e.g., a small beach umbrella is limited to the amount of sway, etc. it can have within the holder cylinder 43, which is encased within the interior containment driving cylinder 21, and consequential limits umbrella shad displacement, on the surface, without compromising the unit's flexibility utility. In addition, an exterior hook type device is attached to the holder cylinder 43. The hook type device can be hooked around the unit's grip handle 14 and permits the unit to be used for multiple purposes simultaneously, i.e., a fishing rod could be inserted within the interior cylinder 21 while an umbrella could also be connected within the holder cylinder 43 and both objects would be supported simultaneously by the unit's stable installation in the soil/sand. Various methods of affixing I attaching a holder cylinder, to the invention, can be practiced and such alternatives are within the scope and intent of the invention's versatility and utility of application plurality. FIG. 9 demonstrates various aspects of primarily the exterior anchoring cylinder 11, i.e., illustrates a top & side view of the cylinder reflecting the relative positions of the insulating type connector 10, the lower propulsion mechanism connection 12, compressed material ejection tool 25, ejection tool slide slot 24, unit grip handle 14, collapsible unit grip handle attachment 15, and exterior anchoring cylinder taper 13. Details of the collapsible unit grip handle attachment 15 and the anchoring cylinder taper 13 are indicated, e.g., the collapsible grip handle attachment is shown (Detail “A”-“A”) as a stub type connection affixed to the exterior cylinder 11. The stub has a hole through it, which is on the outside of the cylinder 11. The unit grip handle 14 also has a hole through it. The grip handle is hollow and slid over the stub and when the holes align a connector is installed through the holes which joints the handle 14 to the stub, affixed to cylinder 11, and the upper portion is grooved, such that the handle may be folded or collapsed against the cylinder's body for compactness of the unit. A rotational lock type attachment is permanently connected to cylinder 11, below the handle 14, which is used to stationary hold the handle in an unfolded or stationary position, i.e., perpendicular to cylinder's 11 body when the unit is used in conjunction with the sports bar risers 32 & 33 and their corresponding elastic strap attachments 37 & 38, as illustrated in FIG. 16. The lock attachment may be rotated, to release the stationary positioned handle 14, when the handle is to be positioned in a folded/collapsed compact unit condition. Depending upon the type propulsion mechanism activation method used the collapsible handle 14 can also be incorporated for the interior drive piston cylinder 21 and such a modification is within the scope and intent of the invention. Detail (“B”-“B”) of the cylinder penetration taper 13 shows the significance of the internal sharpening of the anchoring cylinder to facilitate the compressing of the displaced material into the interior of the exterior anchoring cylinder 11 such that it becomes a ballast that assists to maintain the unit's stability, and resist lateral movement from within the sand/soil environment. Also, the internal compression, of the displaced material, within the inside of the exterior cylinder 11 enables simple vertical removal of the unit because the displaced material is not forced to tightly compact against the exterior surface of the cylinder, as the cylinder 11 is expediently being driven down, and the internal sharpening of the cylinder 11, taper 13, is an important attribute to the unit's stability and functionality of merging both penetration depth and ballasted weight in a singularly performed automatic operation. Various methods may be utilized to enable collapsibility, locking capability and/or securing of the said handle means and such alterations are within the scope and intent of the invention.

[0009] FIG. 10 illustrates a sport riser 30 type cylinder, which can be easily inserted into the unit such that the unit provides a moderate sports facility enabling simplified capabilities for connecting 31 a badminton net, and suspending it approximately five feet above grade, by use of two units within a soil/sandy environment. Various techniques for net connections can be performed and such alternative methods are within the scope and intent of the invention.

[0010] FIG. 11 is also a base riser and/or upright sport bar 32 type cylinder, which can be easily inserted into the unit such that the unit provides a containment device for intensified styles of sporting activities. To accommodate the potential increased activity, the units may be subjected to, and provide flexibility to compensate for potential transference of reactive forces exerted upon the units the base upright sports bar 32 has a coupling 35 attached to it. The coupling 35 is of an equivalent inside diameter as the outside diameter of the unit and has a nut, which can be loosened, so the coupling can be slid up or down on the sports bar 32. Prior to the sports bar 32 being inserted into the unit the coupling 35 is slid up to an elastic strap 37, which is physically affixed to the sports bar 32. Two spacers 36 are permanently secured on the sports bar 32. The sport's bar 32 is inserted into the unit's interior cylinder 21, as illustrated in FIG. 16, such that both spacers 36 will be contained within the cylinder. The coupling 35 can then be slid over the outside of the unit's interior cylinder 21, and encapsulate the unit, after the unit has been independently secured in the soil/sand, and the nut on coupling 35 tightened to prevent the sports bar 32 from twisting within the coupling 35 if influenced by adverse torque. To constrain the base sports bar 32, within the unit's interior cylinder 21, the affixed elastic strap 37 can be stretched and hooked around the unit's grip handle 14 such that potential adverse forces are not directly transferred to the unit's anchoring cylinder 11 and consequently have minimal impact on the unit's stability and security in the soil/sand. Connection technique 31 provides five-feet badminton net elevation, to be installed, and enables for the lower connection of a volleyball net and for attachment of adjustable guy ropes, as may be required for intensified sports activities, and appropriately affixed to grade level with wide fluted, screw type, sport's anchor augers. In addition, the height of the sports bar 32 is sufficient to facilitate an adapter 41 to be utilized for other sporting activities, e.g., tether ball, etc. The adapter 41 has a round-headed attachment secured to it such that various objects can be connected to it. Also, the inside diameter of the adapter 41 is the same as the sport's bar 32 outside diameter and can be easily slid on and off it without requiring physical connection to be made. Various forms and configurations of adaptability of the riser/upright sports bar, to the unit, can be practiced and such alternatives are within the scope and intent of the invention. Also, various compositions and techniques for accomplishing securing of the said adapter means to the riser/upright means is within the scope and intent of the invention's utility.

[0011] FIGS. 12 & 13 are similar in characteristics and therefore will be addressed as a single entity, i.e., both figures are riser extensions, which may be attached to the base sports bar riser 32 as described in FIG. 11. FIGS. 12 & 13 both comprise of adapter fittings or connection attachments 39 which have respective similar inside diameters as to the corresponding outside diameter of the riser and/or extension they are to be affixed to, and can be attached, by firmly sliding them onto their corresponding size riser. However, FIG. 12 comprising of a slightly smaller cylinder 33 that would be the first extension connected to the base sports bar riser 32. This first extension cylinder 33 has connection capabilities 31 provided to enable a top volleyball net attachment to be suspended eight feet above grade level, and enables attachment of adjustable guy ropes, which can be appropriately affixed to grade level with wide fluted, screw type, sport's anchor augers. Also, the first extension cylinder 33 has connected to it an adjustable guy cord 38 with an elastic strap and hook which can be stretched and hooked around the unit's grip handle 14, as illustrated in FIG. 16, to assist in maintaining the vertical erection of the sports bar assemblies within the unit. In addition, a ridged support member is installed within connection attachment 39, and adequately fastened thereto, to assist in maintaining the extensions upright stability. If additional elevation is desired extension 34, comprising of a still smaller cylinder than 33, could then further be extended to achieve additional height for various applications encompassing ceremonial communications or moderate signaling techniques between personnel on the beach and personnel in the water, etc. The extensions can comprise of various material compositions and may be telescopic, i.e., inserted within one another, appropriately connected, and housed within the base riser/upright, etc. or separated, as illustrated, and such an alternative is within the scope and intent of the unit's utility attachments.

[0012] FIG. 14 indicates a schematic diagram of the unit's utility, after it has been independently secured in soil/sand, by the exterior anchoring cylinder 11, rapid automatically achieved depth penetration, and soil/sand displaced material compressed within it by the internally sharpened exterior cylinder, and taper 13, acted upon by propulsion mechanism 20 being activated by restraining the unit, with the comfortably positioned, solidly affixed or collapsible 15 attachment handle 14 and simultaneously manually elevating the pull up activating technique 28 then releasing it. The unit's operating system is prevented from being accidentally discharged, out of interior cylinder 21 housing, by safety stop 40 and internal impact noise, generated when anvil 23 strikes hammer connector 10, is muffled. Also, illustrated is an object, e.g., a beach umbrella contained above grounding potential by insulated connector 10, within the unit's interior cylinder 21. Upward displacement of the insert object, from the interior cylinder 21, is restricted by tethering the adjustable fiber carrying strap 16 latch type hook 18 above the insert object's standard shaft fastener, and the physical connection of 16, to the unit's movable interior cylinder 21, at point 17, to maximize the flexibility characteristics of the unit. The connection point 17, to the movable interior cylinder 21, assists in sight alignment, for unit operators, to establish initial vertical unit installation, limits adverse pull out forces from directly being transferred to the anchoring cylinder 11, when movement of the insert object occurs, because of the elasticity provided the propulsion mechanism 20 by connections 12 and 22 communicating cylinders 11 and 21. The tethered upward displacement restriction, from the unit, to the inserted object enables the inserted object flexibility to rotate, sway, etc. but cannot be displaced or lifted out of the unit's interior containment cylinder 21 if directly effective by upward lifting adverse wind conditions etc., i.e., the latch hook 18 prevents the inserted objects dislodgement and decreases wear and tear of the insert object. Also, a slide retainer appurtenance 60 is indicated as being fastened to the exterior cylinder 11 and can be used as a small table to keep food, etc. above grade level. Various configurations, tethering techniques and connection capabilities of strapping and hooking capabilities may be practiced and such alternatives are within the scope and intent of the invention.

[0013] FIG. 15 is a cross sectional view of FIG. 14 (Section “A”-“A”) and indicates the relative positions of the exterior anchoring cylinder 11, interior containment drive piston cylinder 21, solidly affixed or collapsible 15 grip handle 14 used to comfortably restrain the unit in a vertical position and connection 17 for the adjustable fiber carrying strap 16, with latch type hook 18 affixed to it s end. Also, indicated is the insulating type connector 10, joining interior & exterior cylinders 11 & 21 together, and the relativity of the connector 10 use as a drive hammer on the exterior anchoring cylinder 11, when impacted by anvil 23. In addition, the unit's operating system, comprising the propulsion mechanism 20, etc. is referenced, and illustrated as being protected from being accidentally discharged outside the housing of interior cylinder 21 by safety stop 40 which also muffles internal impact noise. Various compositions, and styles, of safety stops, sound muffler and/or deflector can be utilized and such alternatives are within the scope and intent of the invention.

[0014] FIG. 16 also indicates a schematic diagram of the unit's utility, after it has been independently secured in soil/sand, by depth penetration taper 13 of the exterior anchoring cylinder 11, and displaced soil/sand material compressed within the interior of exterior cylinder 11 by it's internal sharpening. The unit's operating system, comprising the Propulsion mechanism 20, etc. enables rapid stability to be achieved and can be activated by restraining the unit with the solidly affixed or collapsible 15 handle 14 and simultaneously elevating pull up handle 28 then releasing it to force anvil 23 to strike hammer connection 10. The unit's operating system is prevented from being accidentally discharged out of the housing of interior cylinder 21, and impact-striking noise muffled, by safety stop 40. The adjustable fiber-carrying strap 16 is illustrated to reflect the convenient portability, of the unit, when being transported. Also, illustrated is an object, e.g., the sports bar base upright riser 32, as indicated in FIG. 11, which is inserted and contained above grounding potential by insulating type connector 10, within it's interior cylinder 21. Elastic straps 37 & 38, attached to the upright riser 32 & extension 33, are illustrated as being stretched and hooked around the stationary restrained unit's grip handle 14. Therefore, potential adverse forces exerted by the upright risers are not directly transferred to the unit, because the upright risers are not physically connected to the unit, but the elasticity of straps 37 & 38 permits riser freedom of movement, within the unit, while maintaining their insertion in the interior containment cylinder 21. Also, indicated is a smaller diameter holder cylinder 43, with an attached exterior hook, which is physically attached, to the unit and can be inserted into interior cylinder 21 containment capabilities and further enhances the unit's utility as, described in FIG. 8. In addition, a slide retainer appurtenance 60 can be fastened to the exterior cylinder 11 such that after the unit is secured the retainer 60 can be slid to grade level to assist in limiting excessive angular movement of the unit or as an accommodation the slide retainer appurtenance 60 could remain, in an elevated position, on the exterior cylinder 11 and serve as a small table to keep food, etc. out of contact with the sand, etc. primarily when used with umbrella applications, or as a bait cutting surface when used with fishing applications. Various techniques for accomplishing adaptability of the riser/upright means, and decreasing twist/torque action of the riser, to the interior cylinder means of the invention is within the scope and intent of the invention's versatility and utility.

[0015] FIG. 17 Is a sketch of the appurtenance 60 that indicates a support brace member 61 for surface area and backup support for the fastener clamps 62 Tightening fasteners 63 are installed through the clamps and the fasteners are used to apply pressure against the anchoring cylinder 11, of the unit, when the appurtenance is to be held in a stationary position on the external unit cylinder and the tightening fasteners 63 may be loosened to permit the appurtenance to be slid, or removed, from the unit cylinder 11. A support clip 64 is attached on to the appurtenance so it may be attached to the unit when being transported. Various sizes, styles, fasteners, clamps, methods, etc. of configuring and fastening a said appurtenance slide retainer means to the unit may be accomplished and such alternatives are within the scope and intent of the invention.

[0016] FIGS. 18 & 19 are front and side views of an attachment which further expand upon the utility of the unit, i.e., permits it to potentially be used for gardening and/or home recreational use not necessarily associated to a soil/sandy environment. The attachment can be snugly slid over the unit's base anchoring cylinder 11 with coupling 50 that comprises of the same material composition as the unit is constructed of An internally sharpened metallic cylinder 51 is attached to coupling 50 with a connector 56. The metallic cylinder 51 is slotted, on both sides, to enable a fabricated component 52 to be slid within metallic cylinder 51. The fabricated component 52 is securely attached, at each lower end 55, by an elastic strapping material 53 which is also physically connected to coupling 50 at upper points 54 which allows component 52 to slide up & down within metallic cylinder 51. Therefore, if the unit is used in conjunction to gardening applications the coupling 50 is initially slid over the Soil/Sand Stand cylinder base 11, and procedures as previously discussed within the embodiments, for securing the unit within a soil/sandy environment are replicated. The operating mechanism of the unit is activated and drives the gardening attachment downward, while simultaneously compressing earth, within it. After the desired depth of the gardening metallic cylinder 51 has been achieved the unit and attachment can be simultaneously removed by pulling the unit directly straight up. The metallic cylinder 51 will be filled with earth and leave an empty void, in the ground, where it was driven down. Flowers, etc. can then be planted within the empty void and then the fabricated component 52 can be slid down the metallic cylinder 51 to discharge the plug of earth contained within it. The plug of earth can then be easily reinserted, into the empty void, to complete the planting application. In addition, if ground conditions are favorable the attachment coupling 50 could be used to expedite the unit's installation and then enable the unit to be used for the various applications as previously outlined, i.e., a plurality of recreational leisure activities. The attachment may be configured in various styles, material compositions, types, lengths, etc. and such an alternative is within the scope and intent of the unit's plurality of applications, versatility and utility.

[0017] FIG. 20 demonstrates a mechanical lift device 70, which enhances elevation requirements of the interior drive piston cylinder 21 for unit operators with lifting difficulties and/or restricted upper body strength. That is, the mechanical lift assist device may be attached to the “Soil/Sand Stand” unit by lowering fastening clip 71 around the unit's grip handle 14 and simultaneously inserting lift rod 75 into the containment section of the interior cylinder 21 such that the mechanical lift assist device 70 rests upon the upper lip of the exterior cylinder 11. After the mechanical lift assist device 70 is attached the unit operator can simply apply a downward force to lever 72, while holding handle 73, and this action will project lift rod 75 upward and elevate the interior drive piston 21. This action may be repeated until the interior drive piston 21 stop position is encountered, via slot 27, by the propulsion mechanism 20. The action between lever 72 and handle 73 causes an angular motion, of component 77 and simultaneously compression and expansion of springs 76 & 78. The angular motion of component 77 projects the lift rod 75 upward and the lift rod 75 is held stationarily in place by wedge 79 and expands it's attached spring frictional resistance drive. After the interior drive piston 21 stop position has been encountered, via slot 27, release trigger 74 can be squeezed and will release wedge 79, and the unit's propulsion mechanism 20, and spring resistance drive will contract the stationary position of lift rod 75 such that the unit's operating system will produce a downward linear momentum of the unit by striking anvil 23 against insulating connector hammer 10. The mechanical lift assist device can be configured, permanently or temporally attached, and mechanically altered to the unit as appropriate and such modifications are within the scope and intent of the invention.

[0018] FIG. 21 is a composite illustration of two Soil/Sand Stand unit installations with various serviceable utilities depicting the versatility, and plurality of applications of them, e.g., a fishing rod and/or umbrella could be restrained within the unit's interior containment cylinder 21. The inserted object is separated from grounding potential by the interior and exterior cylinder connecting joint 10, which acts as a drive hammer when impacted by anvil 23 being propelled by propulsion mechanism 20. The exterior anchoring cylinder 11 has been secured to resist lateral movement by activation of the integral propulsion mechanism 20, and protected from accidental discharge, and muffled internal impact noise, by safety stop 40. Internally sharpened penetration taper 13 assists downward piercing ability, of the unit's exterior cylinder 11, and displaced material compressions within the cylinder. Also indicated is potential of inserting sports bar upright risers, i.e., 30 into the independently secured units interior containment cylinder 21 and attaching a net 31, e.g., badminton net, to them, ceremonial signaling device i technique, or connecting an adapter 41 for perhaps tether ball use relative to recreational leisure activities within a soil/sandy environment.

[0019] In conclusion, the invention can be comfortably, conveniently and safely used by a consumer for a multitude of purposes and is a durable and reliable “Sound Stand” temporary structure for many diverse applications, i.e., providing a secure umbrella containment and because of it's stabilizing characteristics even if displaced from it's upright stand position by wind gusts, would add resistance to an umbrella from becoming a dangerous projectile and flying down a beach, enables a sturdy fishing rod & reel containment and provides a less labor intensive technique for many sporting/camping activities, etc.

[0020] As can be readily understood from the foregoing Specification of the Preferred Embodiment, relative to the Soil/Sand Stand Unit with Utilities, the present structure of the unit can be configured in different modes to provide the versatility and utility or to perform the various functional operations and features that have been mentioned.

[0021] Accordingly, modifications and variations in which the invention is susceptible may be practiced without departing from the scope and intent of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A functional operating Soil/Sand Stand Unit with Utilities comprising an insulating connector hammer means. Said insulating connector hammer means attributes to various functions of the invention i.e., joins the exterior and movable interior cylinders of the invention, reacts with the unit's working operating system to become a downward force driving hammer device, provides insulating and flexibility characteristics for objects inserted/contained above it from direct ground contact, assists the unit operator to align, by sight, the lower initial vertical unit installation, and enables the unit's adjustable fiber strap and latch hook to be attached to it for unit portability.

A cylinder means comprising the exterior of the invention. The said exterior cylinder means is utilized for anchoring the invention's lateral resistant movement stability, with both simultaneously achieved depth and ballast weight characteristics, in predominately a sandy soil environment. Said exterior cylinder means is securely affixed to the preceding said insulating connector hammer means. The said exterior cylinder means has an internally sharpened angled tapered bottom means to enhance depth penetration capabilities and maximize displaced material to be simultaneously forced into the said exterior anchoring cylinder means for compressed ballast weight within it, when acted upon by the invention's operating system. Additionally, the said exterior anchoring cylinder means has a compressed material ejection tool means that can be movably slide within the cylinder means, via a slotted cavity within a section of it, and the ejection tool used to discharge solidly compacted type compressed ballast materials from within the said exterior cylinder upon removal of the unit from it's environmental lateral movement resistant stabilized position.

A movable cylinder means comprising the interior of the invention. The said movable interior cylinder means comprising the interior of the invention, and is encased within the said exterior cylinder means. The said movable interior cylinder means is sectionalized into an upper containment means and lower housing means. The upper containment means permits a plurality of objects to be inserted within it and enhances its utility and versatility of applications, as recited in claim 2, variety of unique features. The lower housing means occupies the apparatus's operating system and the bottom end of the lower housing means is tapered to a point to facilitate housing of the propulsion mechanism means, of the operating system, to the said exterior cylinder means and maintains the said insulating connector hammer means above grounding potential. The preceding said insulating connector hammer means, passes freely through the said movable interior cylinder means via a slot cut within the movable interior cylinder, and permits the interior cylinder to be easily slid within the exterior cylinder means. The slot means, within the lower portion of the movable interior cylinder housing means, in addition to permitting the interior cylinder means to be slid within the said exterior cylinder means encasement, also provides a stop position for the said insulating connector hammer means when the said interior cylinder means is elevated, so the elasticity of the propulsion mechanism means, of the unit's operating system, is maintained within recommended stretch tolerances, and indicates to the unit's operator when the optimum depth penetration and merged soil/sand material compressibility has been achieved. The upper containment and lower housing means, of the said movable interior cylinder means, are separated by an initial safety stop and muffler means securely affixed to the said movable interior cylinder means. The initial safety stop and muffler means is installed above the propulsion mechanism means in case of an improbable catastrophic rupture of the unit's operating system and to muffle internal impact noise generated when the velocity of the drive anvil device means, propelled by the propulsion mechanism means, collides with the said insulating connector hammer means. Also, a sound damper encircles the upper portion of the outside of the said movable interior containment cylinder's means surface, and is positioned, to deflect internal impact noise and as a secondary safety stop to prevent improbable discharge of materials out of the unit when the said movable interior cylinder means is activated and released and comes in contact with the said exterior cylinder means outside, upper, distal end. In addition, an affixed means is attached to the said movable interior cylinder to enhance the unit's portability, by connecting the adjustable fiber strap, maximize flexibility for serviceable items inserted into the unit's movable interior containment means and assist the unit operator to align, by sight, the upper vertical unit installation with the lower said insulating connector hammer means.

A propulsion mechanism comprising the unit's working operating system. The said propulsion mechanism is affixed to and communicates with both the said movable interior and anchoring exterior cylinders. The propulsion mechanism, is enclosed within the said movable interior cylinder means and comprises of an elastic material such that the invention's operating system when activated, and released, propels the movable interior cylinder, at a high velocity, within the said exterior cylinder such that the movable interior cylinder becomes a driving piston for the anchoring exterior cylinder means to produce an automatic, rapid, downward driven linear momentum penetration and displaced material compressed ballast apparatus.

A high-density metallic hollow anvil, mass, driving component comprising the unit's working operating system. The said hollow anvil driving component means is within the unit's operating system and comprises of solid mass edges positioned to produce maximum inertia movement to the insulating connector hammer means, affixed to the exterior anchoring cylinder means, and intensify velocity transmitted impact forces from the propulsion mechanism means, for optimum downward momentum and displaced material compression stability of the invention The said hollow metal anvil driving component means, is securely encased and additionally restrained within the interior cylinder means such that the solid mass edges, of the anvil drive means, extends slightly below the upper portion of the slot means, and the mass body is located below the upper portion of the said propulsion mechanism means. The said propulsion mechanism means passes through the said hollow metal anvil driving component means and is secured to the interior cylinder means. Depending upon the physical size of the said hollow anvil driving component means, and said interior cylinder means, a central slit and/or orifice is cut into the hollow anvil means to accommodate a braking connector restraint means, such that the brake connector means may be positioned to accordingly protect the said propulsion mechanism means, and restrain the said anvil driving component means from movement, within the said interior cylinder means. Also, external slits are cut into the outside said anvil driving component means to simplify it's encasement installation within the said movable interior cylinder means. The said hollow anvil driving component means is positioned above, and in direct contact with, the said insulating connector hammer means when the propulsion mechanism is in an inactive state. The direct contact of the said hollow anvil driving component means and said insulating connector means are maintained by the said propulsion mechanism means inactive state thusly keeping the said movable interior and exterior cylinders in a stationary position prior to the activation of the unit's operating system. However, when the propulsion mechanism means is activated, i.e., the said movable interior drive piston cylinder is elevated, and released, the hollow anvil driving component, within the said interior cylinder means, rapidly slides through the said exterior cylinder means and generates a energy transfer by striking the said insulating connector hammer means. The energy transferred by the unit's internally propelled concussion of the said hollow anvil driving component means and said insulated connector hammer means causes the said insulating connector hammer means to react as a thrust force, on the said exterior cylinder means. The produced thrust force, exerted against the said exterior cylinder means, by the said insulated connector hammer means, produces an automatic downward linear momentum of the said exterior cylinder means and simultaneous soil/sand ballast material compression within the interior of the exterior cylinder means, assisted by the said internally sharpened exterior cylinder penetration taper means, such that it becomes an anchoring means, to resist lateral movement, within a soil/sandy environment.

A comfortably positioned, solidly affixed or collapsible, secure grip handle means. The said grip handle means is secured to the said exterior cylinder means to assist the unit's operator in holding the assembled unit in an upright vertical position, in preparation of depth penetration/material compression. Also, the said solidly affixed or collapsible, secure grip handle means is used to counter thrust forces exerted by the unit's operating system and facilitates the necessary initial vertical installation of the invention to obtain a secure, lateral movement resistant, environment stand structure. Additionally, a rotational type locking means affixed to the said exterior cylinder means, and below the said grip handle means, to assure the grip handle is maintained in a perpendicular position to the invention's body when the grip handle is folded away from the unit's body.

A pull up/activation grasp technique means, being capable of elevating the said movable interior cylinder means above the said exterior cylinder means, is attached to the upper distal end of the said movable interior cylinder means so it may be conveniently slid and elevated above the said exterior cylinder means to elongate the propulsion mechanism means, within the lower portion housing means, of the said interior cylinder means for preparation of an energy transfer to be applied to the said insulating hammer connector means by the said anvil driving component means. Thusly, upon manual elevation, and release, of the said interior cylinder means, in addition to being both a containment and housing means it also becomes a said activating drive piston means for the unit's operating system.

A fiber strap, with adjustable capabilities, and latch hook means providing both unit portability and inserted object flexibility for the invention. The adjustable fiber strap carrying and latch hook means provides enhancement for the unit's convenient transportability, and one end of the fiber strap means is physically affixed to the movable interior cylinder means too capitalize on increased flexibility provided inserted objects by the elasticity motion afforded the said movable interior cylinder by the said propulsion mechanism. Attached to the other end of the adjustable fiber strap carrying means is a latch type hook means. The latch type hook means in addition to providing a connection for attachment, of the adjustable fiber strap carrying means, to the said invention's insulating connector means, also serves as a securing tether device, for various objects inserted within the said movable interior cylinder means of the invention, i.e., the said latch type hook means is fastened/clipped around a plurality of the inserted objects shafts, after the unit has been environmentally stabilized, which permits flexibility for the objects, while they are anchored in place, and decreases wear/tear of them but assures restraint of the inserted objects within the invention's said movable interior containment cylinder means.

2. A variety of unique features associated to the upper containment movable interior cylinder of a Soil/Sand Stand Unit with Utilities functionality, as recited in claim 1, encompassing a cushioned notch receptacle means within the upper portion of the said movable interior containment cylinder means such that it enables numerous objects to be inserted either vertically or at various angles and securely contained within it. The said cushioned notching means is of primary utility pertaining to insert objects having their own form of operation, e.g., fishing reels and their corresponding rods being of such length to assure the inserted object's individual operation performs satisfactorily, and is not compromised by direct vertical erection, within the said interior containment cylinder means. The said notched configuration comprising an upper cut out section and a lower cut out section within the cylinder. The lower notched section is positioned directly opposite, i.e., 180 degree and below, from the upper-notched section, within the said interior cylinder. The cut out, notched, sections are then adequately cushioned to assist in protection of the fishing rod handle, from possible abrasion or scratching effects, during potential consequential fish catches and the stability of the rod, within the unit, enables and maintains tension on the fishing line to possibly assist in setting of the hook, if a fish strikes.

A holder means, which reduces the inside diameter of the movable interior containment cylinder means, thus enabling a multitude of various size smaller diameter serviceable insert objects to have their movement and/or displacement limited, within the movable interior containment means and the said holder means to be affixed to the said exterior containment cylinder means such that the said holder means may be inserted and/or removed from the said interior cylinder means containment. The use of the said holder means permits various size objects to be utilized with the invention, such that it expands the containment characteristics, and increase the versatility and utility of the invention by permitting various diameter objects to be used within the invention's containment means. Also, an exterior hook type device is attached to the said holder cylinder means to enable the unit to be used for multiple applications simultaneously, e.g., the combined usage of a fishing rod and beach umbrella together which further expand the invention's many diverse applications.

A suitable base riser/upright means comprising a torque eliminating coupling and spacers to be inserted within the said movable interior cylinder containment means to further enhance the inventions versatility and utility. The said riser upright means comprising suitable connection means for suspending various athletic sport equipment to be attached, e.g., nets associated to badminton, etc. Suitability of the said riser/upright means to be flexibly affixed to the stationary positioned said unit grip handle means, which is physically attached to the said exterior cylinder means, for restraining the riser/upright within the interior containment cylinder means of the invention.

A temporally secured adapter means which can be installed on the said base riser/upright means comprising a cap and eye type connection to facilitate increased utility of the invention by enabling such sporting events as tether ball to be play ed.

A riser/extension means upright which can be attached to the said riser/upright base means to facilitate increased versatility and utility of the invention by suspending various athletic, sport equipment and/or moderate communication, signaling techniques to be attached, i.e., nets associated to volley ball play, communication techniques, ceremonial purposes, etc. The said initial riser/upright extension means is equipped with an adjustable guy cord and elastic strap with hook to assist in maintaining the vertical erection and both riser/upright extension means have a rigid support member and adapter attachment to enhance stability in the upright position.

A detachable or affixed mechanical lift assist device to simplify manual elevation of the said movable interior cylinder that can be used by unit operators with restricted liking capabilities. The said mechanical lift assist device comprises a lift rod, which is used to activate the unit's operating system, by elevating the interior drive piston cylinder through mechanical advantage of compressed and expansion springs. The principal of leverage is used to make easier the force required to activate the unit's operating system. After activation the unit's operating system can be discharged by a trigger mechanism to release the drive piston and cause consequential impact of the unit's anvil and insulating connector means to achieve downward linear momentum, and stability, or the unit's anchoring cylinder for simultaneous depth penetration and compression of displaced material.

3. A combination of novel features associated to the exterior anchoring cylinder of a Soil/Sand Stand Unit with Utilities functionality, as recited in claim 1, consisting of a snugly fitting attachment means, which can be slid over the said exterior cylinder means, to further expand upon the versatility and utility of the invention by enabling it to be used for home shallow surface penetration associated to gardening applications. The attachment means comprises two cylinders. The upper cylinder means is of comparable composition as the exterior cylinder means and the lower cylinder means is of a hardened metallic substance. The cylinder means are physically connected together and the hardened metallic cylinder means is slotted such that a fabricated component means can be slid within it for discharge of compacted surface material and the discharged material used to fill the penetrated shallow void. The fabricated component means is secured to both cylinders means by an elastic material means.

A slide retainer appurtenance means which can be fastened to the said exterior cylinder means, thus containing it, and enabling it to slide along the outside diameter of the said exterior cylinder means such that after the unit has been independently secured, in the soil/sand, the said appurtenance slide retainer means can be slid to grade level and loose soil/sand placed above and/or around it too assist in limiting excessive angular unit movement. This capability may be mostly beneficial for intensified sporting recreational activities. In addition, the said slide retainer appurtenance means can be affixed in an elevated position, on the said exterior unit cylinder, such that it is a small table to accommodate food, etc. enabling the soil/sand stand to become a portable shaded serving unit, when primarily used with umbrella applications, or as a bait cutting surface when used in conjunction with fishing applications, etc. This quality may be most advantageous during leisure activities, e.g., relaxation on a beach, etc. where it is desirable to avoid contamination with surface material.