US20110062398A1 - Post pulling device - Google Patents
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- E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
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- the present invention relates to a device to assist in the pulling of metal fencing posts.
- Agricultural fencing may be used to enclose or limit the movement of livestock on a ranch or farm. Fencing used for this particular purpose may be made from various materials depending on the terrain, location and types of animals being confined.
- the fences utilized on farms and ranches help to restrict the movement of livestock and prevent livestock from wandering onto state or federal highways and consequently causing a collision.
- the types of fences utilized may include wire, barbwire, wooden, woven wire and even electrical charged fencing.
- the typical fence used on a farm or ranch may be up to about 4 feet in height where a series of posts are used to mount or construct the fence.
- Posts used for the fence may include wooden posts and steel T-shaped posts. Posts may be placed about 10 to 20 feet apart depending on the style of fencing utilized. T-shaped posts usually include clips or lugs for the insertion of wire fencing.
- the present invention relates to a post-pulling device for the extraction of T-shaped posts and a method of using the same.
- the post-pulling device according to the present invention includes: an I-beam body; a pull chain, where said pull chain is permanently attached to a first end of the I-beam body; and a post insertion opening near a second end of the I-beam body, where said opening allows for the insertion of a T-shaped posted.
- the pull chain may be welded to the I-beam body.
- the I-beam body may include two beveled sidewalls and the opening may be a T-shaped opening.
- FIG. 1 depicts a post-pulling device according to the present invention.
- FIG. 2A depicts a side view of the post-pulling device according to the present invention.
- FIG. 2B shows one end of the post-pulling device according to the present invention.
- FIG. 3 depicts a prospective view of the post-pulling device according to the present invention.
- the present invention provides a post-pulling device to assist in the extraction and removal of T-shaped fencing posts.
- the post-pulling device according to the present invention provides a device designed for the pulling or extracting of the fence posts used widely on ranches and farms.
- FIG. 1 depicts a Post-Pulling Device 100 according to the present invention.
- the Post-Pulling Device 100 of the present invention includes an I-Beam Body 20 and a Pull Chain 30 .
- the Pull Chain 30 is connected to the I-Beam Body 20 a first end thereof and provides a means to pull or remove the T-posts once inserted into the Post-Pulling Device 100 .
- the Pull Chain 30 is attached to the I-Beam Body 20 by Two Welded Connections 23 a, 23 b. Near a second end of the I-Beam Body 20 , a Post Insertion Opening 22 is provided.
- the Post Insertion Opening 22 is a T-shaped opening for the insertion of a T-shaped post. Beyond the T-Shaped Opening 22 is the second end of the I-Beam Body 20 .
- FIG. 2A shows a side view of the I-Beam Body 20 with the Pull Chain 30 attached thereto.
- the side view shows a sidewall of the I-Beam Body 20 .
- FIG. 2B shows a close up of the second End 24 of the I-Beam Body 20 .
- the I-Beam Body 20 is tapered to a certain extent and is more clearly shown with beveled sidewalls of the I-beam body.
- the beveled walls are depicted clearly in FIG. 3 , which shows a perspective view of the Post-Pulling Device 100 .
- the thickness of the I-beam sidewalls begin at about 3/16 of an inch with the cross beam at 1 ⁇ 8 of an inch in thickness.
- the entire length of the Post-Pulling Device 100 and particularly the I-Beam Body 20 is about 31 ⁇ 8 inches in width and 25 ⁇ 8 inches in height.
- the Post-Pulling Device 100 provides an apparatus to extract T-shaped metal posts in order to alleviate the effort and labor associated with the removal thereof.
- the Post-Pulling Device 100 may be placed over the T-shaped posts and then hooked into the post lugs to grip the T-shaped cross-section. Once in place, a jack may be used to vertically lift the chain and consequently vertically pull the post upward out of the ground.
- the Post-Pulling Device 100 may be easily transported and interchanged through multiple posts while removing posts for a particular fencing job.
- the upward force provided by a jack attached to the Pull Chain 30 provides sufficient power and force to lift the T-shaped post from its mounted position in the ground.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a post-pulling device for the extraction of T-shaped posts and a method of using the same. The post-pulling device according to the present invention includes: an I-beam body; a pull chain, where said pull chain is permanently attached to a first end of the I-beam body; and a post insertion opening near a second end of the I-beam body, where said opening allows for the insertion of a T-shaped posted. The pull chain may be welded to the I-beam body. In one particular embodiment, the I-beam body may include two beveled sidewalls and the opening may be a T-shaped opening.
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- The present invention relates to a device to assist in the pulling of metal fencing posts.
- 2. Description of Related Art
- Agricultural fencing may be used to enclose or limit the movement of livestock on a ranch or farm. Fencing used for this particular purpose may be made from various materials depending on the terrain, location and types of animals being confined. The fences utilized on farms and ranches help to restrict the movement of livestock and prevent livestock from wandering onto state or federal highways and consequently causing a collision. The types of fences utilized may include wire, barbwire, wooden, woven wire and even electrical charged fencing. The typical fence used on a farm or ranch may be up to about 4 feet in height where a series of posts are used to mount or construct the fence. Posts used for the fence may include wooden posts and steel T-shaped posts. Posts may be placed about 10 to 20 feet apart depending on the style of fencing utilized. T-shaped posts usually include clips or lugs for the insertion of wire fencing.
- Due to regular maintenance or particular fencing configurations it may be necessary to move or repair a wire fence. Such a repair or movement requires the removal of the T-shaped posts from their position. When T-posts are installed they are embedded or driven into the ground in order to provide a sturdy means for the mounting or assembly of the fence. Consequently, the extracting or removal of the fencing posts can be a challenging endeavor. Various means have been developed to assist in the removal of fencing posts through the use of attachments or machine-lifting devices. It would therefore be advantageous to have a simple tool or device to assist in the removal of a T-shaped fence post.
- The present invention relates to a post-pulling device for the extraction of T-shaped posts and a method of using the same. The post-pulling device according to the present invention includes: an I-beam body; a pull chain, where said pull chain is permanently attached to a first end of the I-beam body; and a post insertion opening near a second end of the I-beam body, where said opening allows for the insertion of a T-shaped posted. The pull chain may be welded to the I-beam body. In one particular embodiment, the I-beam body may include two beveled sidewalls and the opening may be a T-shaped opening.
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FIG. 1 depicts a post-pulling device according to the present invention. -
FIG. 2A depicts a side view of the post-pulling device according to the present invention. -
FIG. 2B shows one end of the post-pulling device according to the present invention. -
FIG. 3 depicts a prospective view of the post-pulling device according to the present invention. - The present invention provides a post-pulling device to assist in the extraction and removal of T-shaped fencing posts. The post-pulling device according to the present invention provides a device designed for the pulling or extracting of the fence posts used widely on ranches and farms.
FIG. 1 depicts aPost-Pulling Device 100 according to the present invention. The Post-PullingDevice 100 of the present invention includes an I-BeamBody 20 and aPull Chain 30. ThePull Chain 30 is connected to the I-Beam Body 20 a first end thereof and provides a means to pull or remove the T-posts once inserted into thePost-Pulling Device 100. - The
Pull Chain 30 is attached to the I-BeamBody 20 by TwoWelded Connections Body 20, aPost Insertion Opening 22 is provided. ThePost Insertion Opening 22 is a T-shaped opening for the insertion of a T-shaped post. Beyond the T-ShapedOpening 22 is the second end of the I-BeamBody 20. -
FIG. 2A shows a side view of the I-BeamBody 20 with thePull Chain 30 attached thereto. The side view shows a sidewall of the I-BeamBody 20.FIG. 2B shows a close up of thesecond End 24 of the I-BeamBody 20. The I-BeamBody 20 is tapered to a certain extent and is more clearly shown with beveled sidewalls of the I-beam body. The beveled walls are depicted clearly inFIG. 3 , which shows a perspective view of thePost-Pulling Device 100. In one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the thickness of the I-beam sidewalls begin at about 3/16 of an inch with the cross beam at ⅛ of an inch in thickness. The entire length of thePost-Pulling Device 100 and particularly the I-Beam Body 20 is about 3⅛ inches in width and 2⅝ inches in height. - The Post-Pulling
Device 100 provides an apparatus to extract T-shaped metal posts in order to alleviate the effort and labor associated with the removal thereof. ThePost-Pulling Device 100 may be placed over the T-shaped posts and then hooked into the post lugs to grip the T-shaped cross-section. Once in place, a jack may be used to vertically lift the chain and consequently vertically pull the post upward out of the ground. The Post-PullingDevice 100 may be easily transported and interchanged through multiple posts while removing posts for a particular fencing job. The upward force provided by a jack attached to thePull Chain 30 provides sufficient power and force to lift the T-shaped post from its mounted position in the ground. The instant invention has been shown and described in what it considers to be the most practical and preferred embodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made there from within the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a person skilled in the art.
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1. A post-pulling device for the extraction of T-shaped posts comprising:
a. an I-beam body;
b. a pull chain, where said pull chain is permanently attached to a first end of the I-beam body; and
c. a post insertion opening near a second end of the I-beam body, where said opening allows for the insertion of a T-shaped posted.
2. The post-pulling device according to claim 1 , where said chain is welded to the I-beam body.
3. The post-pulling device according to claim 1 , where said I-beam body includes two side walls and said side walls are beveled.
4. The post-pulling device according to claim 1 , where said opening is a T-shaped opening.
5. A method of extracting a T-shaped post comprising the steps of:
a. placing a post-pulling device onto a T-shaped post, where said pulling device includes a I-beam body, a pull chain attached to a first end of the I-beam body and a post insertion opening near a second end of the I-beam body;
b. hooking the post-pulling device to a post lug along the T-shaped post;
c. connecting a jack to the pull chain; and
d. vertically raising the jack in order to extract the T-shaped post.
6. The method of extracting according to claim 5 , where said chain is welded to the I-beam body.
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