PILE ANCHOR SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF

A pile anchor system; it has a head comprising a top and a bottom opposite the top, wherein the top comprises a leveling plate; a shaft with a pile toe at a first end, and wherein a second end of the shaft opposite the first end is connected or connectable to the bottom of the head, wherein a length of a combination of the head and the shaft is adjustable using a screw system when the head and the shaft are fitted together; and a support plate positioned over the leveling plate for receiving a structure to be installed, wherein the leveling plate is adapted to adjust an angle of a plane of the support plate contacting the head; a method of use thereof.

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Description

The present application claims priority from U.S. provisional patent application No. 63/744,793 filed on January 13, 2025, incorporated herein by reference.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates to piles anchors, and more particularly to screw piles for securing structures into the ground.

BACKGROUND

Screw piles are anchors for anchoring structures such as fences, buildings and so forth into the ground by inserting the screw piles into the ground. The structure is then installed onto and fastened to the screw piles, the weight of the structure received and transferred to the screw piles (to the shaft of the screw pile).

The installation of screw piles for receiving posts, such as the posts of a fence or for a structure such as the deck of a house, requires use of heavy machinery and trained labour in order to insure that the screw pile is being secured in a straight and level manner, and for the screw piles to be at equal height with respect to one another once inserted into the ground. As such, the installation of the screw piles requires a high degree of precision, which results in significant cost. Due to the high degree of precision required during its installation, residential, due to the difficulty in correcting a height and a level of the screw pile following its insertion into the ground. Therefore, users are often committed to retaining trained labour for the installation of the screw piles, thereby resulting in the installation of screw piles being a costly endeavour for the homeowner, due to the heavy machinery and the skilled labour required.

As such, it would be advantageous to arrive at a solution for simplifying the installation of screw piles such that a regular user such as a homeowner may install the screw piles without having to retain trained labour, thereby reducing time and costs associated with its installation.

The terms “screw piles” and “screw anchors” are used interchangeably herein, and include piles, piers and anchors.

SUMMARY

The present disclosure relates to a pile anchor system including an integrated mechanism to adjust a height of the pile anchor system and a level of a surface of the pile anchor system for receiving the structure to be installed. The mechanism for adjusting the height and the level of the pile anchor system involves a head piece of the pile anchor system. An exemplary pile anchor system is a screw pile that has been adapted in accordance with the present teachings.

The leveling head of the pile anchor system is connected to the shaft in a manner where the relative distance of the levelling head with respect to a point of the pile shaft may be increased or decreased, thereby resulting in a respective increase or decrease of the total height of the pile anchor system, measured from the support surface of the pile anchor system to the toe of the pile shaft of the pile anchor system. For instance, the head of the pile anchor system may be joined to the pile shaft of the pile anchor system through a screw mechanism, where rotating the head of the pile anchor system with respect to the pile shaft of the pile anchor system results in a vertical displacement of the levelling head of the pile anchor system with respect to the pile shaft of the pile anchor system. The inclusion of a mechanism for adjusting a height of the pile anchor system following the insertion of the pile anchor system into the ground provides for an ability to correct a height of the pile anchor system extending out of the ground, thereby permitting for correction after its insertion into the ground. This ability to correct the height of the pile anchor system while inserted into the ground necessitates less precision during its installation into the ground than with a screw pile that does not include this ability to correct the height of the screw pile after insertion into the ground.

The leveling head further includes a leveling system for adjusting a level of the structure joined to the pile anchor system following an insertion of the pile anchor system into the ground. As a result, a level of the structure connected to the pile anchor system may be corrected even after inserting the pile anchor system into the ground.

Another broad aspect is a pile anchor system. The pile anchor system includes a head including a top and a bottom opposite the top, wherein the top comprises a leveling plate; a shaft with a pile toe at a first end, and wherein a second end of the shaft opposite the first end is connected or connectable to the bottom of the head, wherein a length of a combination of the head and the shaft is adjustable using a screw system when the head and the shaft are fitted together; and a helix joined to the shaft closer to the first end than to the second end, wherein the leveling plate is adapted to adjust an angle of a base of a structure resting on the leveling plate.

In some embodiments, the pile anchor system may include a support plate adapted to be positioned over the leveling plate, and adapted to be positioned between the leveling plate and the base of the structure, wherein an angle of a plane defining the leveling plate may be adjustable using the leveling plate, whereby also permitting a leveling of the structure positioned over the support plate.

In some embodiments, the leveling plate may be a point system utilizing threaded fasteners as the points, wherein rotating of one or more of the threaded fasteners may cause a corresponding change in verticality of the one or more rotated threaded fasteners following the rotating of the one or more threaded fasteners.

In some embodiments, the levelling plate may include a four-point system for adjusting the angle of the plane of the support plate.

In some embodiments, the pile anchor system may include at least two wings, the at least two wings located on the shaft at a location that is closer to the second end of the shaft than the first end of the shaft.

In some embodiments, the wings may be soldered onto the shaft.

In some embodiments, the bottom of the head may include a threaded protrusion for inserting into a threaded opening at the second end of the shaft, the threaded opening mating with the threaded protrusion.

In some embodiments, the head may be detachable from the shaft.

Another broad aspect is a levelling head for joining to a pile shaft, including a leveling plate located at a top of the levelling head; and a protrusion located at a bottom of the levelling head opposite the top of the levelling head, wherein an end of the protrusion includes threads for securing the levelling head to a pile shaft.

In some embodiments, the levelling head may include a support plate positioned over the levelling head, wherein an angle of a plane defining the support plate is adjustable through use of the leveling plate.

In some embodiments, the leveling plate may be a point system comprising threaded fasteners located at different positions with respect to one another, wherein a rotation of one or more of the threaded fasteners may cause a vertical displacement of the one or more of the threaded fasteners.

Another broad aspect is a kit including the levelling head as defined herein, and the pile shaft.

Another broad aspect is a method of installing a ground a pile anchor system including adjusting a distance of a head of the pile anchor system and a shaft of the pile anchor system that is extending from the ground, the pile anchor system inserted into the ground, to increase or decrease a height of the pile anchor system extending from the ground, by moving the head further or closer to a base of the shaft of the pile anchor system; and adjusting a level of a structure fastened or a levelling plane of the structure to be fastened to the pile anchor system by manipulating a levelling system of the head of the pile anchor system.

In some embodiments, the method may include inserting the pile anchor system into the ground prior to the adjusting and the levelling.

In some embodiments, the levelling may be performed by manipulating a threaded-fastener point system of the head of the pile anchor system.

In some embodiments, the adjusting the distance may be performed by screwing the head with respect to the shaft, wherein the screwing may cause a vertical displacement of the head along a length of the shaft.

In some embodiments, the adjusting the distance may be performed until the distance is equal to a distance of a head of a second pile anchor system and a shaft of the second pile anchor system that is extending from the ground, the second pile anchor system equally inserted into the ground.

In some embodiments, the method may include affixing the structure to be installed to the support surface of the pile anchor system.

In some embodiments, the structure to be installed may be a fence post.

Another broad aspect is a pile anchor system installed in the ground by performing the method as defined herein.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention will be better understood by way of the following detailed description of embodiments of the invention with reference to the appended drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a drawing of a front view of an exemplary pile anchor system;

FIG. 2 is a drawing of a perspective view of the pile anchor system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3A is a drawing of a top portion of the pile anchor system of FIG. 1, showing an exemplary levelling head of the pile anchor system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3B is a drawing of a perspective view of an exemplary levelling head, without thread fasteners, that is disconnected from a pile shaft of the pile anchor system;

FIG. 3C is a drawing of a perspective view of a top part of an exemplary pile shaft for connecting with a levelling head of an exemplary pile anchor system;

FIG. 4 is a drawing of a top view of the exemplary pile anchor system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of an exemplary method of installing an exemplary pile anchor system;

FIG. 6 is a drawing of a perspective view of an exemplary levelling head, without thread fasteners, that is disconnected from a pile shaft of the pile anchor system;

FIG. 7 is a drawing of a perspective view of a top part of an exemplary pile shaft for connecting with a levelling head of an exemplary pile anchor system; and

FIG. 8 is a drawing of a perspective view of an exemplary pile shaft for connecting with a levelling head of an exemplary pile anchor system.

 DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present disclosure relates to a pile anchor system, namely a screw pile, wherein a height of the pile anchor system is adjustable, as well as the level of the head of the pile anchor system, even following the insertion of the pile anchor system into the ground, for facilitating installation of the structure to be joined to the pile anchor system received at the head of the pile anchor system.

The adjustability of the height of the pile anchor system and of the level of the head of the pile anchor system permits a refinement of the configuration of the pile anchor system following its insertion into the ground, thereby reducing the precision needed when installing the pile anchor systems into the ground. This reduction in precision facilitates installation of the pile anchor systems for households, such as when serving as the anchors for fence posts.

The pile anchor system includes a head with a leveling system, and wherein the distance of insertion of the shaft with respect to the head may be adjusted in order to increase or decrease a length measured from a top of the head of the pile anchor system to a top of the shaft.

Unless the context requires otherwise, throughout the specification and claims which follow, the word “comprise” and variations thereof, such as, “comprises” and “comprising” are to be construed in an open, inclusive sense, that is as “including, but not limited to.”

Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment.  Thus, the appearances of the phrases “in one embodiment” or “in an embodiment” in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment.  Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.

As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural referents unless the content clearly dictates otherwise.  It should also be noted that the term “or” is generally employed in its sense including “and/or” unless the content clearly dictates otherwise.

From the foregoing it will be appreciated that, although specific embodiments have been described herein for purposes of illustration, various modifications may be made without deviating from the spirit and scope of the teachings.  Accordingly, the claims are not limited by the disclosed embodiments.

In the present disclosure, by “structure to be installed”, it includes fence posts, decks, cabins, cement pads, stairs, grade beams, etc.

EXEMPLARY PILE ANCHOR SYSTEM

Reference is now made to FIGS. 1 to 4, illustrating an exemplary pile anchor system 100 in accordance with the present teachings.

The pile anchor system 100 includes a levelling head 150 and a pile shaft 101. The pile anchor system 100 may include one or more wings 102 joined or for joining to the pile shaft 101. The pile anchor system 100 includes a helix 103.

As shown in FIG. 8, the pile shaft 101 is an elongated rod that may end, at a second end 105, with an angled or pointed tip, the toe shaft 104. At a first end 106 of the pile shaft 101 opposite the second end 105 of the pile shaft 101, the pile shaft 101 connects to the levelling head 150.

The first end 106 of the pile shaft 101 for connecting to the levelling head 150 may be threaded.

The pile shaft 101 may be hollow. The pile shaft 101 may be made from metal, such as steel. The pile shaft 101 may be a pipe with an angled tip at the second end 105.

It will be understood that a length and width of the pile shaft 101 may vary depending on the purpose of the pile anchor system 100 (e.g. the structure that is to be received and anchored by the pile anchor system 100).

Reference is made to FIGS. 3A, 3B and 6, illustrating the levelling head 150. The levelling head 150 includes a protrusion 152 for connecting with the first end 106 of the pile shaft 101. In one embodiment, the protrusion 152 may be hollow, defining an inner space for mating with the first end 106 of the pile shaft 101. In this example, the inner surface of the inner space of the protrusion may include threads for matching and mating with the threads located at the second end 105 of the pile shaft 101. In another example, the protrusion 152 may include threads located on an outer surface of the protrusion 152, the protrusion 151 adapted to fit and mate with threads located on an inner surface of an inner channel of the pile shaft 101.

FIGS. 3C and 7 illustrate threads located on an inner surface of the pile shaft 101, the inner surface defining an inner channel of the pile shaft 101 for receiving the protrusion 152 of the levelling head 150.

In some instances, a hollow adapter may be provided for connecting the levelling head 150 to the pile shaft 101. The inner surface at one end of the adapter may be threaded for connecting with the protrusion 152 of the leveling head 152. The other end of the adapter may have a width sufficient for receiving and mating with the pile shaft, or for fitting into an inner channel of the pile shaft 101.

A degree of insertion of the protrusion 152 into the inner space of the pile shaft 101 may be controlled through rotation of the levelling head 150 with respect to the pile shaft 101, through manipulation by a user. By rotating the levelling head 150 with respect to the pile shaft 101, thereby resulting in vertical movement of the levelling head 150 with the respect to the pile shaft 101, a length defined by a top of the levelling head 150 to the second end 105 of the pile shaft 101 may be adjusted by the user.

It will be understood that other methods for adjusting a vertical position of the levelling head 150 with respect to the pile shaft 101 may be used, such as the use of a vertical row of holes found along a side of the pile shaft 101 and a matching row of holes running vertically along a side of the protrusion 152 may be used with a rod that passes through a hole of the pile shaft 101 that is aligned with a hole of the protrusion 152, but the precision of the mechanism for adjusting the length of the levelling head 150 joined to the pile shaft 101 may differ depending on the mechanism used (e.g. where the mechanism of the row of holes offers a different level of granularity that the screw mechanism).

The protrusion 152 may be received in the pile shaft 101, resulting in a male-female coupling between the protrusion 152 and the pile shaft 101.

The levelling head 150 includes a levelling system located at a top 153 of the levelling head 150. In one example, the levelling system is a leveling plate with a point system enabled by a series of threaded fasteners 151 (e.g. bolts) joined to the top 153 (e.g. running through the top 153). In some instances, the threaded fasteners 151 may be equidistant with respect to one another. In some embodiments, there may be four threaded fasteners 151. Each threaded fastener 151 may be located at a different edge of the top 153. However, it will be understood that the number of points of the point system (e.g. the number of threaded fasteners 151) may vary without departing from the present teachings. For instance, in one embodiment, there may be three threaded fasteners, each equidistant with respect to one another, where each threaded fastener defines a tip of an equilateral triangle.

In some instances, the levelling system may be one or more wedges or inserts adapted to fit between the top 152 and the support plate 160, positioned along the edges of the top 153, where the combined height of the stacked inserts or wedges affects the angle of the plane defining the support plate 160 resting on the one or more wedges or inserts.

In some instances, as in the example of FIG. 3, the top 153 may be shaped as a parallelogram (e.g. a square). However, it will be understood that the shape of the top 153 may vary (e.g. may be a disc, a pentagon, a hexagon, etc.) without departing from the present teachings.

In some instances, the pile anchor system 100 may include a support plate 160. The support plate 160 is adapted to receive a structure that is to be supported and anchored (e.g. a post for a fence, a cement pad, a balcony, etc.) by the pile anchor system 100. The support plate 160 rests on the levelling system of the levelling head 150, to be located between the top 153 and the structure to be received.

The support plate 160 may have a shape that matches the shape of the top 153 of the levelling head 150. In some embodiments, the support plate 160 may have a shape that differs from the shape of the top 153 of the levelling head 150. In some embodiments, the support plate 160 has a parallelogram shape (e.g. square shape). In some instances, the shape of the support plate 160 is that of a disc, a triangle, a hexagon, a pentagon, etc.

The support plate 160 may be detachable from the levelling head 150. In some embodiments, when the structure is to be fixed to the pile anchor system 100, a shaft (a bolt) may be provided for connecting the structure to the support plate 160, in turn connected to the top 153 of the levelling head 150, the structure joined to the support plate 160 that is in turn joined to the top 153 of the levelling head 150. The bolt or shaft may run through the structure, the support plate 160 and the levelling head 150.

In some embodiments, the support plate 160 may include an opening for receiving a protrusion of the structure to be supported and anchored by the pile anchor system 100, the protrusion of the structure fitting into the opening of the support plate 160 further securing the structure to the pile anchor system 100.

A vertical position of the points of the point system may be adjusted to cause an adjustment of the angle of the support plate 160, or the base of the structure to be installed, resting thereon. For instead, when the points are threaded fasteners 151, rotation of the threaded fastener(s) 151 with respect to the top 153 causes a vertical displacement of the threaded fastener(s) 151, where a height of each threaded fastener 151 above the top 153 may be adjusted. As the support plate 160 or the base of the structure to be installed rests on each point on the point system (on the tops of the threaded fasteners 151), changing the relative height of each threaded fastener 151 with respect to the top 153 causes a change in the angle of the plane that is defined by the flat surface of the support plate 160. Therefore, by rotating the threaded fasteners 151, a user may precisely correct the level (the angle) of the support plate 160 (adjusting the pitch and/or roll of the support plate 160) that is to receive the structure to be installed and anchored, such as a base of a shed, stairs, a fence, a deck, etc. , or adjust the level of the structure itself when the structure is directly joined to the top 153 without the presence of a support plate 160.

In some instances, the pile anchor system 100 does not include a support plate 160, such as when the base of the structure to be installed is flat. The structure to be installed may then be directly fastened to the top 153, where manipulation of the leveling system of the top 153 results in a correction of the level of the structure joined to the top 153.

In some instances, the pile anchor system 100 may include one or more wings 102. The wings 102 may be closer to the first end 106 than to the second end 105 of the pile shaft 101. In some instances, there may be two wings 102 each placed on an opposite side of the pile shaft 101 and at a same vertical distance along the pile shaft 101 with respect to one another, where the angle between the two wings 102 may be of 180 degrees. Each wing 102 may have a (e.g. right-angled) trapezoidal shape.

It will be understood that the number of wings 102 may vary depending on the use of the pile anchor system 100. For instance, there may be three wings, four wings, etc., where the positions of the wings 102 around the pile shaft 101 may also vary.

In some instances, the one or more wings 102 are integrated (e.g. fused or welded) to the pile shaft 101. In some instances, the one or more wings 102 may be detachably joined to the pile shaft 101 (e.g. where a wing 102 may securely slide and fasten into an opening located on the pile shaft 101 for receiving the wing 102).

The helix 103 is located closer to the second end 105 than to the first end 106. The helix 103 may have a helical shape, wrapping around the pile shaft 101. The helix 103 may help with the insertion, the digging and the securing of the pile anchor system 100 into the ground. The helix 103 permits the screwing of the pile anchor system 100 into the ground.

Once the pile anchor system 100 is secured into the ground, a height of the pile anchor system 100 may be adapted by adjusting the vertical position of the levelling head 150 with respect to the pile shaft 101 (e.g. by rotating or screwing the levelling head 150 with respect to the pile shaft 101). A level of the structure to be installed with respect to the ground may also be adjusted by manipulating the leveling system of the leveling head (e.g. by causing a vertical displacement of the threaded fasteners 151 of the leveling head). By providing such adjustability, the initial inserting of the pile anchor system 100 into the ground may be less carefully performed than with conventional screw piles not benefiting from such adjustment mechanisms, as the receiving surface (the support plate 160) of the pile anchor system 100 or the structure to be installed joined to the top 153 of the pile anchor system 100 may be leveled after its insertion using the leveling system, and the height of the pile anchor system 100 may also be tuned (e.g. to ensure that all of the pile anchor systems 101 inserted into the ground for receiving a structure are at a same height, such that the received structure is level with respect to the ground.)

EXEMPLARY METHOD OF INSTALLING A PILE ANCHOR SYSTEM

Reference is now made to FIG. 5, illustrating an exemplary method 500 of installing in the ground a pile anchor system. For illustrative purposes, method 500 may involve the installation of the pile anchor system 100. However, it will be understood that any other pile anchor system in accordance with the present teachings may be used.

The pile anchor system is inserted into the ground at step 510. The pile anchor system may be screwed into the ground, where the helix displaces the earth as the pile anchor system is screwed into the ground. When the pile anchor system includes one or more wings located on the pile shaft, the wings may further secure the pile anchor system into the ground.

A height of the portion of the pile anchor system protruding from the ground may be measured. The measured height may be compared to a target height and/or to the heigh of other pile anchor system that have also been inserted into the ground.

If the height of the portion of the pile anchor system protruding from the ground requires adjusting (i.e. increasing or decreasing the height of the portion of the pile anchor system protruding from the ground), the vertical position of the levelling head of the pile anchor system with respect to the pile shaft of the pile anchor system may be adjusted. For instance, when the pile shaft and the levelling head are connected through a screw mechanism (using threads), the vertical position of the levelling head with respect to the pile shaft may be adjusted by rotating the levelling head with respect to the pile shaft, resulting in a change in a vertical position of the levelling head with respect to the pile shaft and to the ground that is proportion to the amount of rotating performed.

When multiple pile anchor systems are inserted into the ground, the length of the portion of the pile anchor system protruding from the ground may be adjusted for one or more of the inserted pile anchor systems.

A level of the surface for receiving the structure (i.e. the support plate of the pile anchor system) to be installed may be verified (e.g. using a leveller). The relative angle of the plane defining the support plate with respect to the ground may also be determined. When multiple pile anchor systems are inserted into the ground for receiving a structure to be installed, the level of one or more of the inserted pile anchor systems may be measured.

The level (e.g. the pitch and/or roll) of the support plate or of the structure to be installed may be adjusted at step 530 using the levelling system of the pile anchor system. When the leveling system includes a point system composed of a plurality of threaded fasteners joined to the top of the pile anchor system, the vertical position of one or more threaded fasteners may be adjusted (e.g. by rotating the threaded fasteners to cause a vertical displacement that is related to direction and amount of the rotating) with respect to one another to adjust the level of the support plate that is resting on the tops of the threaded fasteners, or of the structure to be installed that is directly contacting the leveling system. Following an adjustment of the level, as this level may have resulted in an altering of the length of the pile anchor system that is protruding from the ground, a further adjustment of the height of the portion of the pile anchor system that is protruding from the ground may be performed by performing step 530.

In some instances, the structure to be installed may be directly fastened to the top of the pile anchor system, without the use of a support plate located between the top of the pile anchor system and a base of the structure to be installed, such as when (but not limited to when) the base of structure to be installed is flat or possesses a flat surface for connecting to the top of the pile anchor system.

Once the height of the portion of the pile anchor system that is protruding from the ground and/or the level offered by the pile anchor system for receiving once the structure to be installed has been received by the pile anchor system have been adjusted, the structure to the installed may be secured to the one or more inserted pile anchor systems at step 540. The pile anchor system(s) thereby anchors the structure to the ground, level and at a desired height achieved through the adjustment of the level and the height extending from the ground of the pile anchor system.

A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A PILE ANCHOR SYSTEM

A pile anchor system in accordance with the present teaching, such as pile anchor system 100, may be manufactured by performing the following method of manufacturing a pile anchor system.

The head of pile anchor system is joined to the pile shaft of the pile anchor system. When the head of the pile anchor system and the pile shaft of the pile anchor system are connected using a threaded connection, the head of the pile anchor system may be screwed onto the pile shaft of the pile anchor system, the threads of the pile shaft of the pile anchor system mating with the threads of the head of the pile anchor system.

A support plate of the pile anchor system may be joined to the head of the pile anchor system, e.g. the support plate resting on the top surfaces of the points (e.g. threaded fasteners) of the point system of the head. The support plate may be fastened to the head using a shaft running from the support plate of the pile anchor system to the head of the pile anchor system. The fastener between the support plate of the pile anchor system and the head of the pile anchor system may provide the support plate with enough freedom or tolerance to pivot, shift or tip depending on the pressure applied by the point system to the support plate.

In some instances, the pile anchor system may be offered as a kit, the kit including the pile shaft of the pile anchor system, the head of the pile anchor system and the support plate of the pile anchor system, for assembly.

Although the invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, it is to be understood that modifications may be resorted to as will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Such modifications and variations are to be considered within the purview and scope of the present invention. 

Representative, non-limiting examples of the present invention were described above in detail with reference to the attached drawing. This detailed description is merely intended to teach a person of skill in the art further details for practicing preferred aspects of the present teachings and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, each of the additional features and teachings disclosed above and below may be utilized separately or in conjunction with other features and teachings.

Moreover, combinations of features and steps disclosed in the above detailed description, as well as in the experimental examples, may not be necessary to practice the invention in the broadest sense, and are instead taught merely to particularly describe representative examples of the invention. Furthermore, various features of the above-described representative examples, as well as the various independent and dependent claims below, may be combined in ways that are not specifically and explicitly enumerated in order to provide additional useful embodiments of the present teachings.

Claims

1. A pile anchor system comprising:

a head comprising a top and a bottom opposite the top, wherein the top comprises a leveling plate;
a shaft with a pile toe at a first end, and wherein a second end of the shaft opposite the first end is connected or connectable to the bottom of the head, wherein a length of a combination of the head and the shaft is adjustable using a screw system when the head and the shaft are fitted together; and
a helix joined to the shaft closer to the first end than to the second end, wherein the leveling plate is adapted to adjust an angle of a base of a structure resting on the leveling plate.

2. The pile anchor system according to claim 1, further comprising a support plate adapted to be positioned over the leveling plate, and adapted to be positioned between the leveling plate and the base of the structure, wherein an angle of a plane defining the leveling plate is adjustable using the leveling plate, whereby also permitting a leveling of the structure positioned over the support plate.

3. The pile anchor system according to claim 1, wherein the leveling plate is a point system utilizing threaded fasteners as the points, wherein rotating of one or more of the threaded fasteners causes a corresponding change in verticality of the one or more rotated threaded fasteners following the rotating of the one or more threaded fasteners.

4. The pile anchor system according to claim 3, wherein the levelling plate comprises a four-point system for adjusting the angle of the plane of the support plate.

5. The pile anchor system according to claim 1, further comprising at least two wings, the at least two wings located on the shaft at a location that is closer to the second end of the shaft than the first end of the shaft.

6. The pile anchor system according to claim 5, wherein the wings are soldered onto the shaft.

7. The pile anchor system according to claim 1, wherein the bottom of the head comprises a threaded protrusion for inserting into a threaded opening at the second end of the shaft, the threaded opening mating with the threaded protrusion.

8. The pile anchor system according to claim 1, wherein the head is detachable from the shaft.

9. A levelling head for joining to a pile shaft, comprising:

a leveling plate located at a top of the levelling head; and
a protrusion located at a bottom of the levelling head opposite the top of the levelling head, wherein an end of the protrusion includes threads for securing the levelling head to a pile shaft.

10. The leveling head according to claim 9, further comprising a support plate positioned over the levelling head, wherein an angle of a plane defining the support plate is adjustable through use of the leveling plate.

11. The levelling head according to claim 9, wherein the leveling plate is a point system comprising threaded fasteners located at different positions with respect to one another, wherein a rotation of one or more of the threaded fasteners causes a vertical displacement of the one or more of the threaded fasteners.

12. A kit comprising:

the levelling head according to claim 9; and
the pile shaft.

13. A method of installing into a ground a pile anchor system comprising:

adjusting a distance of a head of the pile anchor system and a shaft of the pile anchor system that is extending from the ground, the pile anchor system inserted into the ground, to increase or decrease a height of the pile anchor system extending from the ground, by moving the head further or closer to a base of the shaft of the pile anchor system; and
adjusting a level of a structure fastened to the pile anchor system or a levelling plane of the structure to be fastened to the pile anchor system by manipulating a levelling system of the head of the pile anchor system.

14. The method according to claim 13, further comprising inserting the pile anchor system into the ground prior to the adjusting and the levelling.

15. The method according to claim 13, wherein the levelling is performed by manipulating a threaded-fastener point system of the head of the pile anchor system.

16. The method according to claim 13, wherein the adjusting the distance is performed by screwing the head with respect to the shaft, wherein the screwing causes a vertical displacement of the head along a length of the shaft.

17. The method according to claim 13, wherein the adjusting the distance is performed until the distance is equal to a distance of a head of a second pile anchor system and a shaft of the second pile anchor system that is extending from the ground, the second pile anchor system equally inserted into the ground.

18. The method according to claim 13, further comprising affixing the structure to be installed to the support surface of the pile anchor system.

19. The method according to claim 13, wherein the structure to be installed is a fence post.

20. A pile anchor system installed in the ground by performing the method according to claim 13.

Patent History
Publication number: 20260201668
Type: Application
Filed: Jan 9, 2026
Publication Date: Jul 16, 2026
Inventors: Martin Perron (Québec), Guy Proulx (St-marc sur richelieu)
Application Number: 19/445,034
Classifications
International Classification: E02D 5/56 (20060101);