Apparatus, Systems and Methods for Anchoring a Structure
The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to an improved support post.
This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/347,400, filed Jun. 8, 2016 and entitled “Apparatus, Systems And Methods For Anchoring A Structure,” which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety under 35 U.S.C. §119(e).
TECHNICAL FIELDThe various embodiments herein relate to an improved anchoring post for use with a temporary structure.
BACKGROUNDThe disclosure relates to apparatus, systems and methods for anchoring a support structure, such as a ground blind. Ground blinds are designed to be easy to move and place, but are typically light and provide insufficient anchoring in strong winds and extreme weather. The improved post 10 addresses this shortcoming in the art.
BRIEF SUMMARYDiscussed herein are various implementations of an improved post for anchoring a temporary structure, such as a hunting blind, pergola or other structure.
One Example includes a support post, including a hollow, elongate shaft including a lumen and a base plate including a mating opening, where the elongate shaft and base plate are configured to allow support rod passage into the mating opening and lumen. Implementations of this Example may include one or more of the following features. The post further including a mating opening flange. The post where the elongate shaft has first and second ends, and the mating opening flange is constructed and arranged to couple to the shaft at the first or second end. The post further including a support rod. The post where the support rod is a T-post. The post further including a structure. The system further including a base plate configured to be attached to the elongate shaft.
Another Example includes a support system for a structure, including at least one support post, each support post including an elongate shaft including a lumen, and an elongate support rod configured to be anchored in ground, where the support post is configured to be attached to the structure, and where the support post is mounted on the support rod via the lumen. Implementations of this Example may include one or more of the following features. The system further including a base plate configured to be attached to the elongate shaft. The system where the base plate includes a mating opening. The system further including a mating opening flange. The system where the elongate shaft has first and second ends, and the mating opening flange is constructed and arranged to couple to the shaft at the first or second end. The system where the elongate shaft and base plate are configured to allow support rod passage into the mating opening and lumen. The system further including a base plate configured to be attached to the elongate shaft. The system where the base plate includes a mating opening and flange constructed and arranged to couple to the elongate shaft. The system where the elongate shaft and base plate are configured to accommodate the advancement of the support rod into the mating opening and lumen. The system where structure is a hunting blind. The system where structure is a pergola. The system where the support rod is a T-post. The system where the base plate includes at least one hole.
Another Example includes a support system, including at least one support post, each support post including an elongate shaft including a lumen; an elongate support rod configured to be anchored in ground; and a structure, where the at least one support post is configured to be attached to the structure, and where the support rod is configured to prevent movement of the structure via the at least one elongate shaft. Implementations according to this Example may include one or more of the following features. The system further including a base plate configured to be attached to the elongate shaft. The system where the base plate includes a mating opening and flange constructed and arranged to couple to the elongate shaft. The system where the elongate shaft and base plate are configured to accommodate the advancement of the support rod into the mating opening and lumen. The system where structure is a hunting blind. The system where structure is a pergola. The system where the support rod is a T-post. The system where the base plate includes at least one hole.
While multiple embodiments are disclosed, still other embodiments of the disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which shows and describes illustrative embodiments of the disclosed apparatus, systems and methods. As will be realized, the disclosed apparatus, systems and methods are capable of modifications in various obvious aspects, all without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. Accordingly, the drawings and detailed description are to be regarded as illustrative in nature and not restrictive.
The various embodiments disclosed and contemplated herein relate to methods and devices for anchoring a temporary structure, such as a hunting blind. In various implementations, the devices and methods relate to an improved post 10 and securing a temporary structure 1 such as the ground blind shown in the implementation of
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Accordingly, as would be understood by a skilled artisan, in exemplary embodiments the flange 15 and opening 16 are sized to be snugly fitted within the lumen 18 on the inner lumen surface 18A, and in alternate embodiments the flange 15 and opening 16 are sized to be snugly fitted outside the lumen 18 by the inner mating surface 17. While the implementations of
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Other implementations of known construction techniques are possible, and it is understood that in each of these implementations, the rods 20 can be placed or otherwise settled into the ground prior to, or during, erection of the structure so as to secure the structure to the anchoring support rods 20. It is further understood that the rod 20 is advanced into the mating opening 16 and lumen 18 during insertion according to certain implementations. It will be appreciated that once the support rod 20 is advanced into position inside the lumen 18, the support rod 20 will prevent lateral movement of the structure 1.
In various of these implementations, the outer rod surface 20A is able to prevent significant post 10 movement by abutting against the inner shaft surface 18A and/or inner mating opening surface 16A, as would be understood by one of skill in the art. In various implementations, the cross-sectional size of the inner shaft surface 18A and/or inner mating opening surface 16A can be set so as to accommodate a variety of rods 20, such as T-posts, rebar, and the like, and to permit some degree of sway and ease of assembly, as described above.
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Although the disclosure has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, persons skilled in the art will recognize that changes may be made in form and detail without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosed apparatus, systems and methods.
Claims
1. A support post, comprising:
- a. a hollow, elongate shaft comprising a lumen; and
- b. a base plate comprising a mating opening,
- wherein the elongate shaft and base plate are configured to allow support rod passage into the mating opening and lumen.
2. The post of claim 1, further comprising a mating opening flange.
3. The post of claim 2, wherein the elongate shaft has first and second ends, and the mating opening flange is constructed and arranged to couple to the shaft at the first or second end.
4. The post of claim 3, further comprising a support rod.
5. The post of claim 4, wherein the support rod is a T-post.
6. The post of claim 5, further comprising a structure.
7. A support system for a structure, comprising:
- a. at least one support post, each support post comprising an elongate shaft comprising a lumen; and
- b. an elongate support rod configured to be anchored in ground,
- wherein the support post is configured to be attached to the structure, and
- wherein the support post is mounted on the support rod via the lumen.
8. The system of claim 7, further comprising a base plate configured to be attached to the elongate shaft.
9. The system of claim 8, wherein the base plate comprises a mating opening.
10. The system of claim 9, further comprising a mating opening flange.
11. The system of claim 10, wherein the elongate shaft has first and second ends, and the mating opening flange is constructed and arranged to couple to the shaft at the first or second end.
12. The system of claim 11, wherein the elongate shaft and base plate are configured to allow support rod passage into the mating opening and lumen.
13. A support system, comprising:
- a. at least one support post, each support post comprising an elongate shaft comprising a lumen;
- b. an elongate support rod configured to be anchored in ground; and
- c. a structure,
- wherein the at least one support post is configured to be attached to the structure, and
- wherein the support rod is configured to prevent movement of the structure via the at least one elongate shaft.
14. The system of claim 13, further comprising a base plate configured to be attached to the elongate shaft.
15. The system of claim 14, wherein the base plate comprises a mating opening and flange constructed and arranged to couple to the elongate shaft.
16. The system of claim 15, wherein the elongate shaft and base plate are configured to accommodate the advancement of the support rod into the mating opening and lumen.
17. The system of claim 15, wherein structure is a hunting blind.
18. The system of claim 15, wherein structure is a pergola.
19. The system of claim 15, wherein the support rod is a T-post.
20. The system of claim 15, wherein the base plate comprises at least one hole.
Type: Application
Filed: Jun 8, 2017
Publication Date: Dec 14, 2017
Inventors: Robert Stewart (Peoria, IL), Jordan Snider (Peoria, IL), Tom Grime (Quincy, IL)
Application Number: 15/617,915