AU2015258335B2

AU2015258335B2 - Ground Anchor

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Publication number: AU2015258335B2
Application number: AU2015258335A
Authority: AU
Inventors: Andrew Bamford
Original assignee: Inostruct Pty Ltd
Current assignee: Inostruct Pty Ltd
Priority date: 2014-11-27
Filing date: 2015-11-23
Publication date: 2020-05-28
Anticipated expiration: 2035-11-23
Also published as: AU2015258335A1

Abstract

Abstract The present disclosure relates to construction equipment and devices and in particular relates to a device for securing, anchoring or tying a range of structure types. Figure I

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates to construction equipment and devices and in particular relates to a device for anchoring or tying down a range of structure types.

BACKGROUND

Traditionally a structure being permanent or temporary is anchored or grounded via a footing or foundation. A variety of different methods can be used with the common most being concrete. This method requires a hole to be formed in the ground and a post or pole to be inserted to the required depth. This process is a very time consuming method and requires skilled labour, as well as heavy machinery such as earth bores and movers to form these holes.

OBJECTS

Some of the objects of the device and/or system of the present disclosure, which satisfies at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, are as follows:

It is an object of the footing of the present disclosure to provide a sturdy and reliable anchor for varied structures.

It is a further object of the present disclosure to provide an anchor device that can be used to anchor structures of varied nature, shape, and/or dimension.

Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a support that resists upward, and sideward forces that the anchor of the present disclosure are subjected to in usual course of operation.

Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an anchor that facilitates direct attachment with the structure that is to be anchored or tied down.

An object of the present disclosure is to provide an anchor that is easy to install and saves on time and effort of a labour.

Further object of the present disclosure is to provide an anchor that eliminates the need for heavy earth moving machinery.

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Other objects and/or advantages of the present disclosure will be more apparent from the following description when read in conjunction with the accompanying figures, which are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.

It is the objective of the present invention to allow the user to install a single, or a plurality of piles driven into the ground at an angle to hold down a structure that has been placed on the ground.

SUMMARY

The present disclosure, in accordance with an embodiment, describes a device and/or system as shown in the drawings and a system implementing said constructional anchoring device.

The present invention relates to a device for securing, tying down or anchoring a structure such as temporary buildings, shipping containers, water tanks and the like;

(i) A device such as an angular member or a plurality of angular members;

(ii) the single or plurality of angular members which is/are juxapositioned in an angular arrangement and capable of being driven into the ground to provide support to the device;

(iii) the single, or plurality of angular members driven into the ground at an angle to hold down a structure that has been placed on the ground; and (iv) an engaging member to connect the angular member(s) to the structure.

Preferably, the engaging member comprises an angle style anchor to hold down a beam.

Preferably, the engaging member comprises a plate style anchor connected to a group of angular members.

Preferably, the engaging member comprises a fin type configuration which is connected to a tube style anchor.

Preferably, the structure is a temporary building.

Preferably, the device according to the present invention further comprises assembly means selected from a plate attachment assembly, a pipe attachment assembly, a beam attachment assembly, and a post attachment assembly.

Preferably, the device comprises at least one angular pipe.

Preferably, the structure is tied down by a cable/wire, chain, strap, rope or angle attached to the engaging member.

Preferably, the structure is designed to act as a tie down or holding point in the ground stopping a structure from uplifting or overturning.

Preferably, the angular memebr or pile driven into the ground can be the shape of a circle, square or rectangle and of varying thickness, size and material types depending on the application and holding capacity required of the anchor.

Preferably, the length of the pile in the ground is determined by wind loadings applied to a structure and the soil type the pile will be driven into.

Preferably, a fixing point or engaging member is attached to the pile or number of piles allowing the user to attach a wire, chain, strap, rope or angle from the pile to the structure above.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present disclosure will now be explained in relation to non-limiting accompanying drawing, in which:

Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of a constructional support device, in accordance with an embodiment.

Figure 2 shows an example and is not restricted to a transportable building been placed on blocks on the ground.

Figure 3 shows a fin type configuration which is connected to a tube style anchor as an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 shows an anchor attached to a cable to tie down a structure as an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained with reference to one or more non-limiting embodiment in the following description. Description of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.

The description hereinafter, of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.

Referring to Figure, a constructional anchor device 100 and its various components are shown. In Fig. 1, the constructional anchor device 100 is shown having an anchor means 110. The anchor 110 resists movement of a structure supported thereon in any direction due to the various forces acting on the constructional support device 100 by taking into consideration the physical phenomena of skin friction and soil strata in its design.

The anchor means 110, or angular member, in an embodiment, may include tubular pipes or “batter piles” to secure or tie down various structures such as temporary buildings,

2015258335 23 Nov 2015 storage containers, park benches and tables, etc. In one embodiment, the anchor means is attached to an engaging member 108 also known as a “pile cap”. The engaging member

108 is connected to the structure such as a beam 106 to secure the structure.

The system has been designed to be used to tie down items, but not limited to, the following applications.

Park benches and tables

Water tanks shipping containers

Temporary housing structures

Newly planted trees

Grape trestles for vineyards

Boat anchoring to shore line

Shade sail and tensile structures

Anti-theft of building site equipment

Playground equipment.

In severe adverse weather conditions, a structure can be blown away. The present invention enables the structure to stay firmly grounded. In the event or high chance of theft, a structure can also be tied down or attached to the system also.

The system has not been designed as a bearing type foundation but rather it is to act as a 20 tie down or holding point in the ground stopping a structure from uplifting or overturning.

The pile driven into the ground can be the shape of a circle, square or rectangle and of varying thickness, size and material types depending on the application and holding capacity required of the anchor. The length of the pile in the ground is determined by wind loadings applied to a structure and the soil type the pile will be driven into. A fixing 25 point or engaging member is attached to the pile or number of piles allowing the user to attach a wire, chain, strap, rope or angle from the pile to the structure above.

Figure 2 shows an example and is not restricted to a transportable building been placed on blocks on the ground. The pile has been driven by the user at an angle. A fixing point or engaging member is then attached to the pile allowing a wire rope to be connected from the angular pile to the building above. When the pile is installed into the ground at an angle it creates a wedge like hold in the ground, pressing against the soil around it and along the length of the pile. This in turn stops the building from uplifting or overturning as it pulls on the anchor above in a weather event. In order for the pile to be withdrawn it would need to rotate in the ground. However, the soils surrounding the pile prevent withdrawal of the pile from the ground.

Figure 3 shows a fin type configuration 118 which is connected to a tube style anchor as an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 shows an anchor attached to a cable 116 to tie down a structure as an embodiment of the present invention.

TECHNICAL ADVANCEMENTS AND ECONOMICAL SIGNIFICANCE

The technical advancements offered by the constructional foundation device as described in the present disclosure, which add to the economic significance of the disclosure, include the realization of:

a) A more stable and reliable constructional anchor system for use in varied construction applications;

b) A comparatively less expansive constructional anchor system as compared to conventional constructional footings or foundation supports;

c) An easy to implement constructional anchoring support system that is less affected by soil condition.

d) Providing an anchor that is easy to install and saves on time and effort of a labour and costs of installation.

e) Providing an anchor that eliminates the need for heavy earth moving machinery.

Claims

Claims

The claims defining the invention are as follows:

Claim 1

A device for tying down a building structure, the device comprising:

5 (i) a hollow, tubular member;

(ii) the tubular member which is juxtapositioned in an angular arrangement and capable of being driven into the ground to secure the device;

(iii) bottom hollow end of the tubular member driven into the ground at an angle to hold down the structure that has been placed on the ground;

.0 (iv) an engaging member; and (v) a tie down member connecting the tubular member and engaging member to the structure wherein the top hollow end of the tubular member is adapted to fit over the engaging member 15 which is adapted as a pile cap and is configured to receive the tie down member.
Claim 2

The device according to claim 1 wherein the engaging member comprises a fin type configuration which is connected to a tube style anchor.

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Claim 3

The device according to claim 1 wherein the structure is a temporary building.
Claim 4

The device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 wherein the structure is tied down by a

5 cable/wire, chain, strap or rope attached to the engaging member.
Claim 5

The device according to claim 1 wherein the device is designed to act as a tie down or holding point in the ground stopping the structure from uplifting or overturning.

Claim 6 .0 The device according to claim 5 wherein the length of the tubular member in the ground is determined by wind loadings applied to the structure and the soil type the tubular member will be driven into.

Claim 7

The device according to claim 6 wherein the structure is tied down by a cable/wire, chain,

15 strap or rope attached to the engaging member.

Claim 8

A device for tying down a building structure, the device comprising:

(i) a hollow, tubular member;

2015258335 08 May 2020 (ii) the tubular member which is juxtapositioned in an angular arrangement and capable of being driven into the ground to secure the device;

(iii) bottom hollow end of the tubular member driven into the ground at an angle to hold down the structure that has been placed on the ground; and

5 (iv) an engaging member; and (v) a tie down member connecting the tubular member and engaging member to the structure wherein the top hollow end of the tubular member is adapted to fit over the engaging member which is configured to receive the tie down member .0 wherein the structure is tied down by a cable/wire, chain, strap or rope attached to the engaging member.

Claim 9

A method of securing, tying down or anchoring the structure comprising use of the device according to any one of claims 1-8.