Abstract: A piering device includes a shaft having a polygonal cross-section with a series of notches spaced at intervals along the vertices of the shaft. For example, the shaft can have a square cross-section with rounded corners. The helical plate has a passageway with a cross-section to slide along the shaft when the helical plate is in a first rotational position on the shaft. However, notches within the passageway of the helical plate engage the notches on the shaft when the helical plate is rotated to a second rotational position, thereby preventing the helical plate from sliding along the shaft. A key is inserted between the shaft and helical plate to hold the helical plate in the second rotational position and thereby fix the axial position of the helical plate on the shaft.

Abstract: A perimeter weighted foundation has a central pier pedestal and a base extending outwardly from and below the pier pedestal. The base includes an outer perimeter wall section and a radially extending, disk-shaped spread section interconnecting the bottom of the pier pedestal and the top of the perimeter wall section with the top surface of the spread section being positioned substantially below the top of the pier pedestal. The pier pedestal includes vertical post tensioned anchor bolts in accordance with U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,586,417 and 5,826,387. The spread section includes two layers of sleeved post tensioned bolts which extend through the bottom of the pier pedestal, through the spread section and into the top of the perimeter wall section to post tension the perimeter wall section, the spread section and the pier pedestal.

Abstract: An above ground tower foundation uses embedded tension/compression components secured to a ground level cap. The components each terminate distally in a below ground soil or rock anchoring structure. The components embed without deep wide area site excavation or dewatering. The components with their distal anchoring structure provide exceptional bearing and tension capacity to the foundation, and high resistance to overturning moments acting on the tower. The tension/compression components may be straight or tapered piles with distal end helical fins, piles with a distal end grouted soil or rock anchor, caissons with a distal belled section, caissons with a distal end grouted soil or rock anchor, helical screw anchors or any combinations thereof Construction of this foundation comprises the following steps. A minimal ground-level excavation is established for the cap. The tension/compression components embed into deep, high-strength soil layers without deep below ground excavation. The cap is formed.

Abstract: A helical pier assembly having a helix mounted on the end of a pier shaft. A pier-cap stabilizer is driven with force down over the pier shaft until the top of the pier meets a stop pin secured in the pier cap. A platform screw jack is placed op top of the pier cap under the footing or foundation. The jack screws are extended down onto the pier cap until the platform jack comes into contact with the bottom of the footing or foundation. The jack screws are turned until the required support contact is achieved between the pier cap stabilizer and the footing or foundation. A bag of concrete is placed between the screw jack and the bottom of the footing to prepare the footing.

Abstract: A pier or dock adjustment method permits adjustment of a height of a pier platform relative to a pier structure, the pier structure including at least a first post. The method includes the step of providing a platform height adjustment apparatus, the platform height adjustment apparatus including a platform support member and a height positioning mechanism. The platform height adjustment apparatus is slidably mounted on the first post. The post position of the platform height adjustment apparatus is fixed relative to the first post, the post position being situated above and proximate the pier platform. The platform support member is moved into a platform supporting position relative to the platform. The height positioning mechanism is actuated to thereby one of lower and lift the pier platform.

Abstract: A piering member includes a generally tubular body that has a flarable end so that when the piering member is inserted into the ground, the flarable end of the piering member can be flared outward to increase the area of support for the foundation that rests upon the piering members. The flarable pier includes slits formed in the body to allow a flaring member to force the segments of body, formed by the slits, outward. The flaring member may be inserted from the top of the piering member or may include a conically shaped flaring member inserted into the bottom of the pier.

Abstract: An elongated pilot member is forced into the ground and an auger with a hollow stem is positioned around the pilot member and rotated to move the auger into the ground. A second elongated member is coupled to the pilot member and an upward force is applied to the auger stem or to an extension thereof to enable a downward force to be applied to the second elongated member to force the second elongated member and the pilot member into the ground. The second elongated member and the auger stem then are attached together and to a foundation support member for providing support for a foundation.

Abstract: The present application relates to a method of installing a pre-cast pile in the ground which involves applying an enlarged head forming tool to the ground until a volume of soil has been displaced or removed so as to form a void at the surface of the ground. The pre-cast pile is then driven into the ground to a predetermined depth below the void and the void is then filled with concrete or grout to form a cast-in-situ pile head. The diameter of the pile head is greater than the diameter of the pile shaft.

Abstract: A foundation repair piling made up of segments is post tensioned by a cable fed into the segments after the piling is installed. A cable anchor serves as a base segment of multiple concrete piling segments. After installing all the concrete segments on top of the base segment, a cable is inserted into passages in the segments. The cable is threaded through the completely installed piling segments and into the cable anchor. After the cable bottoms out in the cable anchor, upward tension is applied to the cable. As the cable is pulled, cable lock members in the cable anchor increase gripping pressure even as the cable tension increases, thereby solidly anchoring the end of the cable in the cable anchor. After the desired tension is reached, the cable is terminated at the top of the last segment. The tension is held by a termination lug at the top end of the cable.

Abstract: A drilling and anchoring device comprises a drilling pipe (8), a drilling tool (12) mounted at the end of the pipe, and one or several cables (4) and/or other anchoring reinforcements. The cables and/or other anchoring reinforcements are so attached to the drilling tool that the drilling tool remains in a grout body (7) formed by cement injection in the ground surrounding a drilling hole (6).

Abstract: Connection devices to improve utilization of synthetic deformed bars to transfer tensile loads. Attachment devices for connection of thin wall face panels to mechanically stablized earth walls with minimal tensile loads. Horizontally disposed synthetically deformed bars or other tensionable members utilized to combine precast retaining wall elements.

Abstract: An arrangement for connecting tubular articles, particularly piles and pile sleeves, in which a first tube (4) fits into a second tube (2), the first tube having a first circumferential recess (10) and a second circumferential recess (12), and the second tube has a first set of latches (8) and a second set of latches (8′) which are resiliently biased to engage in the first and second recesses respectively. When the latches and the recesses are mutually engaged, axial movement is prevented by abutments in the recesses and the latches by one set of latches in one direction and the other set of latches in the opposite axial direction. Latching engagement is only possible when the first set of latches is opposite the first recess and the second set opposite the second recess. This ensures positive connection and the use of preferred elements (30) which extend from one set of latches through the outer casing of the second tube. A mechanism can be provided to readily unlatch the tubes.

Abstract: A connector is provided for removably attaching a space frame to the hull of a floating offshore platform. The connector comprises a socket attached to the hull of the platform. The socket has an open bore therein. A stabbing member is attached to the space frame. The stabbing member has a lower end insertable into the socket. An expandable locking ring is carried by the lower end of the stabbing member. The locking ring comprises a plurality of ring segments for removably seating within the socket bore. A backup ring is slidable along the stabbing member. The backup ring removably mates to the locking ring.

Abstract: A foundation for a tower is formed of a plurality of prefabricated slabs coupled together so as to function as a monolithic foundation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening system with an anchoring device (1) and a method for fastening an object (2) in the form of a stake or post projecting up from the ground, with an anchoring portion (4) which can be introduced into the earth of the ground and can be removed again from it, or can be releasably fastened on the surface of the ground, and with a holding portion (5) for receiving the object, the holding portion having a cup-shaped or tubular filling portion (6), provided with a filling opening (12), for receiving a filler (7). The filler (7) comprises a coarse-grained, hard material in the form of sand, loose chippings or rock.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for leveling a building foundation including excavating a cavity below the portion of the foundation to be raised at regular intervals and using and an oversized screw anchor driven under the foundation at approximately 15 degrees relative to the foundation edge at each of the excavated cavities, the anchor having relatively large helical screw flighting or auger plate to insure support at relatively shallow depths. Each excavated cavity is provided with a bed of dry cement mix.

Abstract: A woodpile connector has a tubular body defined by an open-end lower portion and an open-end upper portion. The upper portion and the lower portion are fixedly connected, at their free ends, to a separating plate, which forms a transverse flange extending outwardly from an exterior periphery of the connector body. The open ends of the connector body have beveled edges to facilitate engagement of the connector portions with abutting sections of the woodpile. By aligning the connector portions in relation to the pile sections, while forcing the connector portions into the pile sections, alignment of the pile sections is achieved even when the pile sections do not have evenly cut connecting surfaces.

Abstract: A post anchor comprising a ground engaging portion in the form of fins and a post receiving portion in the form of deflectable collets that are clamped against a post by a clamping member. A damaged post can be easily replaced by removing the clamping member, replacing the post and reapplying the clamping member.

Abstract: A tubular anchor includes a tubular member (1, 21) with a drilling head (2, 22) at one of its end, a load application element (3) extending along a portion of the tubular member opposite the one end, opening (5, 23) provided in a region of the drilling head. The tubular anchor also includes at least one, substantially cylindrical, hollow element (7, 24, 25) for receiving a mortar mass (4, 37, 38) and closed, at its opposite ends, with two displaceable pistons (8, 9; 31, 32, 33, 39), respectively, with one of the pistons being received in a piston-receiving region of the at least one mortar-mass receiving element and facing in a setting direction (S), (6, 35) and at least one through-opening (11, 34) spaced from a free end of the piston-receiving region (6, 35) by a distance (a, b) corresponding at least to a length (l) of the piston (8, 32) received therein.

Abstract: The present invention particularly relates to a foundation body and method of disposing additional reinforcing materials in foundations formed with a reinforced base which obtains a high underpinning strength with respect to detaching loads. The natural ground 4 is excavated. A plurality of rod shaped additional reinforcing materials are fixed in the peripheral earth which extend radially from the formed main foundation body and which are disposed at fixed intervals in the radial direction. The additional reinforcing materials are disposed so as to be corresponded with the direction of minimum principal strain in the earth peripheral with respect to the foundation body when a detaching force acts.

Abstract: A device and method are provided for leveling and supporting a slab foundation on a column of piling sections. A vertical hole is bored through the slab foundation and an anchoring cylinder is inserted in the hole. An adhesive is used to adhere the outer surface of the anchoring cylinder to a portion of the foundation. The cylinder has a plurality of downward-facing load shoulders which are engaged by upward-facing shoulders of a reacting member positioned across and above the hole. Piling sections are inserted into the anchoring cylinder and forced into the earth with a driving device that reacts against the reacting member. The anchoring cylinder is then supported on the piling sections to maintain the desired level of the foundation.

Abstract: An apparatus for lifting and supporting a foundation of a structure under tension and compression relative to a pier anchored into the ground. The apparatus comprises a support member connected to the foundation by a plate and a V-shaped brace. A rod passes through the support member and is connected to the pier. Two fasteners threadably engage the rod above and below the support member, respectively, so that the central support member remains slidable along the rod between the first and second fasteners. A lift bracket is removably connected to the support member and a jack is inserted between the rod and the lift bracket. The jack is operated to exert a force between the rod and the lift bracket so that the support member slides along the rod between the first and second anchors as the foundation is lifted. The first and second anchors are then tightened against the support member so that it is held firmly in place relative to the rod to support the foundation under tension and compression.

Abstract: A ground stake is disclosed having a plurality of blades extending outwardly from a longitudinal axis. The blades are connected along the length of the axis by at least one conical rib to promote retention of the stake within the ground.

Abstract: A method and jacking assembly used for forming a concrete foundation pierhead. The pierhead is attached integrally to a foundation and/or floor system. A plurality of pierheads are used for leveling the foundation and floor system. Each of the pierheads include a jacking assembly which is used for jacking the pierhead on top of a vertical support member. The vertical support member may be a helix pipe pier, steel beams, posts, piers and the like. The pier pipe is installed into a ground surface and next to the foundation. The method steps include excavating a hole next to the foundation and installing the vertical support to a selected depth in the ground surface. The jacking assembly is then attached to the foundation and to a top of the vertical support. The pierhead is then poured around the jacking assembly and next to the foundation and floor system and allowed to cure.

Abstract: A method for making piles and apparatus for practising the method of the invention are disclosed. The invention may be used to support the foundation of a structure, such as a building. The method draws one or more soil displacing members on a shaft down through a body of soil by turning a screw at the lower end of the shaft. The soil displacing members force soil out of a cylindrical region around the shaft. The cylindrical region is filled with grout to encapsulate and strengthen the shaft. The grout may be fed by gravity from a bath of grout around the shaft. The methods of the invention may be used to make stepped piers at much lower cost than existing methods. The invention provides methods for coating the screw portion of a screw pier with grout to protect the screw from the action of corrosive soils and to reinforce helical screws.

Abstract: A method in or relating to piling of e.g. tubular bases which are placed and, possibly, casted within a hole drilled out in earth mass in ground or the like is described. One uses a generally known drilling rig, in which a bit is assigned a drilling hammer, and drills a hold having a depth approximately corresponding to the base pipe. If there exists a need for piling, the drill string is swung aside, away from the hole, after having been pulled up, and one or, possibly, a plurality of piles is/are rammed down with a starting point at the bottom level of the bore hole. In order to drive the pile(s) down, the drilling hammer of the drilling rig is used.

Abstract: An intelligent multi-functional hydraulic expanding apparatus includes a hydraulic expanding head, an automatic control hydraulic center, and a depth measuring system. The expanding head includes a hydraulic positioning device, an automatic hydraulic revolving device, a bi-directional cylinder uni-directional pulling type cylinder, and expanding arms that are rigidly connected. As the expanding apparatus adopts steel rope connection, the automatic reviving device performs transfer of torque, multi-arm expanding arms are installed in the same circular cross-section with displacement sensors, computer, and depth measuring system, the present invention provides a solution to the drag problem, increasing efficiency of construction of concrete piles for various foundations of buildings, bridges and obtain pressure angles and depth values so as to improve quality of the construction project.

Abstract: A mechanical ground anchor is provided including an anchor body having a plurality of parts forming a cylindrical shape. The parts forming the cylindrical shape are mounted to be opened and closed in the horizontal direction by a slide mechanism and a drive mechanism for opening and/or closing the anchor body on a core material. Thus, it is possible to enlarge the section performance of the slide mechanism between the core material and anchor body, it thus is also possible to increase rotational torque and/or tensile strength, and in case of self-boring, hard soil foundation boring and extremely deep evacuation can be easily performed as a result.

Abstract: A lifting assembly for raising and supporting the foundation of a structure made of a bracket that secures to the base of the building foundation, a pier driven into the ground to a layer bedrock, a pier support secured to the bracket through which the pier extends, two shafts which secure a pier plate and a hydraulic plate to the pier support, the pier plate rests on the top end of the pier, a hydraulic jack is placed on top of the pier plate, the hydraulic plate is rigidly secured to the shafts whereby when the hydraulic jack is activated, the hydraulic jack held in a fixed position by the hydraulic plate forces the pier plate down driving the pier into the ground.

Abstract: The method for engaging a geosynthetic or erosion mat including a soil engaging layer to underlying ground includes the steps of feeding a length of twine out over the soil engaging layer of the mat, and pressing a loop of the twine into the ground at intermittent points therealong. If required, an enhancing step of compressing the ground over the pressed in twine may be incorporated into the method.

Abstract: In a process for drilling, in particular rotary percussion or percussion drilling, and lining holes in the ground or rocks, a hole is percussion and/or rotation drilled by a cutter mounted on boring rods and a lining is formed by a jacket tube. During drilling, at least one jacket tube coupled to the cutter is drawn in the axial direction by the cutter into the bore hole and once drilling is finished, the cutter is at least partially removed from the jacket tube together with the boring rods. In a device for drilling, in particular percussion or rotary percussion drilling, and lining holes in the ground or rocks, a cutter mounted on boring rods drills a bore hole by percussion and/or rotary drilling. The cutter is divided in the radial direction.

Abstract: A pile for anchoring a floating structure in deep water includes an elongated body provided with a tapered pointed tip at the lower end thereof and a closure disc at the upper end thereof. A plurality of radially and axially extending fins are secured to the pile adjacent the upper end thereof. The elongated body of the pile is filled with material having a high specific gravity distributed in such a manner that the center of gravity of the pile is located well below its center of buoyancy. The process for installing the pile uses the potential energy generated by the free fall of the pile from a vessel in order to ensure that the pile penetrates the ocean floor.

Abstract: An adjustable foundation piering system in which piers are used to support a building foundation in highly expansive soil. The adjustable pier is partially incapulated in the foundation of the building when said foundation is poured. Upon settling of the foundation, the adjustable pier can be raised without an expensive piering device or substantial excavation around the foundation.

Abstract: A novel piling comprises a tubular member containing a plurality of passages therein. The piling includes a first rod longitudinally placed within the inner diameter of the tubular member, with the first rod having a first plurality of blades attached thereon. The first plurality of blades will be aligned with the plurality of passages. The piling also includes a gripping member adapted for rotating the blades from the inner diameter of the tubular member to an extended position protruding through the passages. The gripping member consist of a first gripping surface formed on the first end of the first rod and a rod holder, operatively attached to the second end of the tubular member. The rod holder will contain the second end of the rod so that the first rod may be rotated by a turning of the first gripping surface. The novel piling may also include a second plurality of passages therein, along with a second rod longitudinally placed within the inner diameter of the tubular member and adjacent the first rod.

Abstract: Method and arrangement for anchorage in the soil by means of a ground anchor (1) in the form of a tube (2) in which at least two axial slots (3a, 3b) are arranged along at least one region of a tube wall in a part of the tube which is to be driven into the soil. This tube (2) is driven into the soil by cooperating with a pike (4) which is arranged in the tube (2) and which, after the tube has been driven in, is removed therefrom. The method according to the invention is characterized in that the tube (2) in at least one region with axial slots (3a, 3b) is subjected to a radial load by means of a tool (5) which is sunk into the tube and which is actuated so as to exert a controllable expansion of the tube is brought about in this region. The tool is removed from the tube when a predetermined degree of expansion has been attained.

Abstract: A ground stabilization apparatus and method for using the same in the installation of an elongated post such as a fence post, mailbox post, or sign post. The ground stabilization apparatus has a central ground support collar to which a plurality of radially extending stabilization arms are attached. By changing the position of the stabilization arm when it is inserted into the central ground support collar, a variety of post sizes and shapes can be installed using the apparatus. The ground stabilization apparatus is used to maintain the post in its upright and plumb position over time by distributing the force action on the post to a large area surrounding the post near the surface of the ground. The method of using the ground stabilization apparatus describes installing the device in a shallow channel that surrounds the post hole into which the post is to be placed.

Abstract: A seismic shock absorbing pier including a cylindrical column having an upper end and a lower end; a slide stop having a load bearing surface, the slide stop being fixedly attached to the cylindrical column so that its load bearing surface is upwardly oriented; a shock absorbing spring having an upper end and a lower end, the shock absorbing spring being mounted upon the pier so that its lower end is in contact with the load bearing surface of the slide stop; and a foundation supporting I-beam having an upper load bearing surface, a lower end, a forward end, and a rearward end, the rearward end of the foundation supporting I-beam being adapted for slidable mounting over the cylindrical column, the foundation supporting I-beam being slidably mounted over the cylindrical column so that its upper load bearing surface is upwardly oriented and so that its lower end is in contact with the upper end of the shock absorbing spring.

Abstract: A pile assembly which is driven into the earth for building foundations of engineering and construction employs a leading pile comprising a hollow column having a plurality of openings formed in a side wall thereof and a lower sharpened tip end and an open upper end, a wedge component having a plurality of elongated wedge members. The wedge component is movable downwardly in a space within the column. The leading pile has a guide component for guiding said elongated wedge members through the openings of the column into the earth when the wedge means is depressed.

Abstract: A portable anchor for tethering to on the shelf of a rock quarry includes an elongated lower post adapted into slip charge holes drilled in the quarry shelf, a stop plate connected to the post and rotatably resting on the shelf, and hook receiving means for connection of one end of a tether line that is connected at the other end to a harness or belt worn by the worker. A method for anchoring to said quarry shelf includes providing an anchor adapted to slip into the charge receiving holes formed in the shelf, and having a stop plate for positioning the depth of the anchor in the charge hole.

Abstract: A ground anchor device for securing a building foundation and other structures to a ground surface using the subject anchor device. The anchor device is designed to be self advancing when rotated into the ground surface to depths of 10 to 30 feet and greater. The device includes one or more hollow pipe sections coupled together and connected to a pipe extension with drill point. The pipe extension includes a helice therearound for helping advance the anchor device into the ground surface. The pipe extension and hollow pipe sections are driven into the ground using a kelly bar. The kelly bar includes one end having a square drive section which is received inside a square opening in a drive collar. The drive collar is mounted to an inner circumference of the pipe extension. When the kelly bar is rotated, the square drive section of the kelly bar engages the sides of the drive collar for rotating the pipe extension and pipe sections.

Abstract: A method for and inserting a ground anchor into the ground, comprising the step of screwing an elongated anchor body into the ground by means of an extension tube that is to be connected to the proximal end of the anchor body. The distal end of a tension line is connected to the anchor body above the screw blade turns. A pipe sleeve is slid onto the extension tube, while guiding the tension line via an eyelet at the pipe sleeve adjacent to the distal end of the pipe sleeve, from the anchor body along the pipe sleeve. The anchor body is then screwed downwardly by turning the extension tube and the pipe sleeve jointly to a predetermined depth. Finally, the pipe sleeve together with the line extending there along are rotated around the stationary anchor body/extension tube assembly.

Abstract: A ground anchor device for securing a building foundation and other structures to a ground surface using the subject anchor device. The anchor device is designed to be self advancing when rotated into the ground surface to depths of 10 to 30 feet and greater and to engage and penetrate an underground rock formation for providing greater anchor stability. The device includes a plurality of external hollow pipe sections and a plurality of internal pipe sections. The external pipe sections are joined together with helix couplings. Each helix coupling includes a helix around the exterior surface of the helix coupling. The helice are used for driving the external pipe sections into the ground. The internal pipe sections are coupled together and have a hollow cross section with a lower end of one of the internal pipe sections attached to a rock bit.

Abstract: A ground anchor includes a planar drive head with a shank extending therefrom. The shank includes a plurality of inline segments with each segment including a cylindrical shaft portion and a cone-shaped tapered portion. The tapered portion of each upstream segment is connected to a shaft portion of an adjacent downstream segment. This relationship presents a plurality of indentations along the length of the shaft. Upon penetration of the shank into the ground, the earth collapses into the indentations which resist withdrawal of the anchor from the ground due to forces acting on the structure secured to the anchor such as a tarpaulin or the like. The planar drive head lies adjacent the ground to preclude above ground interference.

Abstract: A foundation pier for supporting a movable dwelling, such as a mobile home or commercial coach, is provided with an anchor assembly for positively anchoring the pier to the ground. The invented pier includes a plurality of force distribution members affixed to a base and an adjustment mechanism of the pier. The force distribution members are coupled to the adjustment mechanism for distributing force, including temporarily increased environmental forces applied to the dwelling and to the pier, to prevent the pier from failing. The adjustment mechanism adjusts the height of the pier and includes coupling members for securing the pier to a support beam of the dwelling. Clamp members are affixed to the force distribution members for causing the force distribution members to cooperate with the adjustment mechanism to increase the pier's ability to withstand increased environmental forces.

Abstract: An earth anchor is made from a length of tubing that has angle-cut ends and a pulling attachment pivotally attached to an axle attached across the tubing at right angles to the length of the tubing. The anchor is lowered into an earth bore in a relatively vertical position to be rotated axially via a pull-tension applied to link attached to the pulling attachment. Upward motion causes the anchor to rotate about the axle, burrowing into the surrounding earth until the anchor is lodged in a horizontal position in the earth bore. The link extends to above ground and has a suitable fixture for securing to an object to be anchored. A double-cone effect produced by the compacting action of the angled cut-outs and the continued upward pull via the pull rod, compacts the earth above the anchor in continually expanding cones, and fills the inside of the main body of the anchor with compacted ground.

Abstract: Damaged sections of existing piles are replaced with a replacement pile section that includes various segments, including a jack section for sizing and preloading the replacement pile section to original design loads and strengths. The replacement pile section includes at least one coupler having a jack section, which includes a jack for applying a design load to the pile and a plurality of jack screws that are adjusted to accept the design pile load; the hydraulic jack is removed through an access opening, so that the jack screws carry the load; the cavity in the jack section is filled with grout, such as concrete through the access opening, which is then sealed. Other sections of the replacement pile section include, for example, intermediate pile sections, shock absorbing sections, and additional couplers. An alternative embodiment employs two or more balanced hydraulic jacks bearing against external jack flanges fastened to the pile above and below the replaced section.

Abstract: Anchoring devices for securing diverse types of structures to the earth or soil, or to rock walls and formations, such as are frequently employed for anchoring gas and petroleum-product pipelines, guy-supported towers, utility poles, large-sized retaining walls and building foundations, among numerous other types of application. In order to render each of the above-described anchoring devices more user-friendly and compatible with the environment, while facilitating the installation thereof in the applicable bore holes, drilled holes or earth trenches, while also reducing the production and assembling steps required in the manufacture of the various anchoring devices, a suitable retentive encompassing packaging structure tightly encases each of the anchoring devices which will maintain the components of the respective anchoring devices in their assembled pre-installed and retracted condition.

Abstract: A ground engaging stake used to anchor and support equipment with respect to the soil includes an I-beam and a spring assembly which engages the I-beam. The I-beam includes a web plate and a pair of end plates which extend perpendicularly to the web plate at opposite edges thereof. A pair of guide plates are spaced from and parallel to a middle portion of the web plate. A pair of cams are mounted on each side of the web plate adjacent a bottom end thereof. The spring assembly includes a pair of spaced parallel springs rigidly attached to one another at a top thereof by a center stop. A pair of side stop blocks are attached to the top outer surface of each spring. Springs 32 extend between a slot formed between the guide plates and web plate of the I-beam. The spring is driven downwardly causing the springs to deflect against an angled top surface of each cam and bend slightly outwardly away from the I-beam.

Abstract: A ground anchoring system that prevents lateral movement of an anchoring post. The system is characterized by an anchor plate removably mounted upon a cylindrical anchoring post. Opposing channels are formed on the post and extend along the longitudinal axis of the post to a stop located within each of the respective channels. The anchor plate includes first, a second, and a third portion. The first and third portions project from the plate in a direction opposite to the second portion to form two generally diamond shaped apertures in the anchor plate when viewed along its longitudinal axis. The diamond shaped apertures are sized to allow the post to pass through when the longitudinal axis of the post is in line with the longitudinal axis of the plate. The second and third portions of the plate include tabs to fit within the channels and engage the stops of the post.

Abstract: A ground anchor for use in securing a desired object adjacent the ground is described. The ground anchor consists of a one-piece unitary molded plastic body member having a reinforcing rod extending through a mid portion thereof. The ground anchor includes an annular shoulder surface to which a driving force is translated. A cable or other tie member links an embedded ground anchor to the desired object. The anchor is configured so that tension on the cable tends to rotate the anchor within the ground to increase the resistance against pulling out of the ground.