EP2478172B1 - Verankerungspfosten - Google Patents

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EP2478172B1
EP2478172B1 EP09786337.7A EP09786337A EP2478172B1 EP 2478172 B1 EP2478172 B1 EP 2478172B1 EP 09786337 A EP09786337 A EP 09786337A EP 2478172 B1 EP2478172 B1 EP 2478172B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H12/00—Towers; Masts or poles; Chimney stacks; Water-towers; Methods of erecting such structures
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  • Anchor posts are generally known from WO 2005/010300 A1 .
  • an anchor post comprising: (a) a shaft; (b) at least one stabilising element attached to the anchor post configured to resist movement of the anchor post; and (c) at least one alignment element.
  • an anchor post comprising: (a) a shaft; (b) at least one stabilising element attached to the anchor post configured to resist movement of the anchor post; and (c) at least one alignment element that is configured to connect to at least one load post without inserting a substantial portion of the load post into the anchor post.
  • an anchor post comprising a shaft and at least one stabilising element attached to the anchor post, wherein the anchor post is configured for installation into a displaceable ground material at a drive-rate of at least about 5 millimeters of anchor post per second when about 3 kN of force is applied to the head of the anchor post.
  • an anchor post into the ground comprising driving into the ground an anchor post, wherein the anchor post comprises a shaft, at least one stabilising element attached to the anchor post configured to resist movement of the anchor post, and at least one alignment element.
  • an anchor post comprising a shaft and at least one stabilising element attached to the anchor post, wherein the anchor post is at least about 50 millimeters in length measured from head tip to tail tip.
  • an anchor post comprising a shaft and at least one stabilising element, wherein the anchor post is manufactured out of a versatile material.
  • an anchor post comprising: (a) a shaft that is configured to receive a drive rod; and (b) at least one stabilising element attached to the anchor post configured to resist movement of the anchor post.
  • the anchor post is configured for installation into the ground with a bottom-driver.
  • an anchor post comprising: (a) a shaft; and (b) at least one stabilising element attached to the anchor post configured to resist or prevent movement of the anchor post, whereby the one or more stabilising element of the anchor post described herein is attached, for example longitudinally, to the shaft of the anchor post between about 1 millimeter and about 500 millimeters measured from the head of the anchor post to the top (or closest portion) of the stabilising element.
  • an anchor post comprising: (a) a shaft; and (b) at least one stabilising element attached to the anchor post configured to resist or prevent movement of the anchor post, whereby the one or more stabilising element of the anchor post described herein is attached, for example longitudinally, to the shaft of the anchor post between about 1 millimeter and about 500 millimeters measured from the tail of the anchor post to the bottom (or closest portion) of the stabilising element.
  • an anchor post comprising a shaft and at least two stabilising elements wherein at least one stabilising element is located near the head of the anchor post and at least one different stabilising element is located near the tail of the anchor post, wherein the anchor post is configured to provide improved stability or support to a load post when installed into the ground.
  • an anchor post comprising a shaft and at least one stabilising element attached to the anchor post that is of requisite shape and exposed surface area to resist or prevent movement of the anchor post.
  • an anchor post comprising: (a) a shaft; (b) at least one stabilising element attached to the anchor post configured to resist movement of the anchor post; and (c) at least one alignment element that is configured to ensure the load post and the anchor post form between about a 175 degree angle and about a 180 degree angle relative to each other.
  • an anchor post comprising: (a) a shaft; (b) at least one stabilising element attached to the anchor post configured to resist or prevent movement of the anchor post; and (c) at least one alignment element, whereby the alignment element is configured to compensate for imprecision during the installation of the anchor post or the alignment element is configured to compensate for a ground surface that is not perpendicular with the anchor post.
  • an anchor post comprising: (a) a shaft; (b) at least one stabilising element attached to the anchor post configured to resist movement of the anchor post; and (c) at least one alignment element that is configured to connect to at least one load post without inserting the load post into the anchor post.
  • an anchor post comprising: (a) a shaft; (b) at least one stabilising element attached to the anchor post configured to resist movement of the anchor post; and (c) at least one alignment element that is configured to connect to at least one load post without inserting a substantial portion of the load post into the anchor post.
  • an anchor post comprising : (a) a shaft; and (b) at least one stabilising element attached to the anchor post configured to resist movement of the anchor post; wherein the anchor post does not contain an internal socket for insertion of a load post.
  • an anchor post comprising: (a) a shaft; (b) at least one stabilising element attached to the anchor post configured to resist movement of the anchor post; and (c) an alignment element that is configured to attach to a load post, wherein the load post is optionally connected to a lateral support.
  • the subject matter disclosed herein relates to an anchor post, such as that used for anchoring objects to the ground or other suitable surface.
  • existing anchor posts Prior to the inventive date of the subject matter described herein, existing anchor posts have been heavy duty structures which must be manually dug into the ground requiring a costly and time consuming process. For example, existing anchor posts can only be inserted into the ground by digging a pit into which the anchor posts are installed. Concrete is then poured into the pit which sets to hold and provide stability to the anchor post in position. It has been reported that existing anchor posts require in the region of 8 hours to install 5 traditional anchor posts into the ground.
  • a screw pile is formed from at least a first and a second length of tubing arranged in a telescopic relationship.
  • the first length comprises a "screwpile" which carries on its lower region helical flights to enable ground penetration by rotation of the screwpile.
  • the second length of tubing is substantially above ground to support the mast or cable supports and is engageable with the first length of tubing.
  • the screwpile is then secured using an Angel PileTM such as that marketed by Screwfast Foundations Limited.
  • the screw pile/ Angel PileTM system can only be secured and stabilized with an additional step after a standard screwpile has been driven into the ground.
  • ground anchors with internal sockets for supporting replaceable guide posts have been developed, for example, those described in PCT Publication No. WO 2005/010300 .
  • existing systems with internal sockets require that the guide post be inserted into a socket of the ground anchor, thereby limiting the types of guide posts that can be used, and also limiting the types of applications the system can be used for.
  • obstructions encountered during installation of the anchor post into the ground will cause the anchor post to be inserted into the ground at an improper angle, or an angle that is less than desirable.
  • the anchor post will be installed into an enbankment or other inclination.
  • any load post that is connected to an anchor post through insertion of the load post into a socket of the anchor post will be erected at an improper angle.
  • the internal socket of existing anchor posts will prevent any re-alignment of the load post.
  • existing systems require a retaining means for effecting release of a load post from the internal socket of the ground anchor in certain situations, e.g. when a road sign is being repaired after being struck by an automobile.
  • Existing systems also require a retaining means and latch in combination with a socket.
  • These existing systems exhibit a lack of any permanency of the load post when connected to an anchor post and the inability to use heavy-duty and versatile manufacturing materials, for example recycled steel construction and other materials as contemplated with the instant anchor post and disclosed herein.
  • Existing systems also exhibit an inability to permanently install these types of systems in an efficient manner and a lack of any capacity for these types of systems to withstand significant forces, energies and weights.
  • devices, methods and systems for installing a robust, efficient, and practical anchor post that addresses the shortcomings of prior methods, devices, and systems. Also provided herein is a completely integrated and enhanced protocol by which appropriate personnel can efficiently install an anchor post and thereby provide support and stability to a load post for various construction applications.
  • a feature of certain embodiments of the anchor posts described herein is the resistance of the anchor post to movement when the anchor post is installed into the ground.
  • an anchor post comprising: (a) a shaft; (b) at least one stabilising element (including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements) attached to the anchor post configured to resist movement of the anchor post; and (c) at least one alignment element.
  • the alignment element is configured to connect to at least one load post without inserting a substantial portion of the load post into the anchor post.
  • the anchor posts described herein comprise a shaft to which is fixed or attached at least one stabilising element (including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements) wherein the anchor post is configured to resist rotational movement.
  • the anchor posts described herein comprise at least one stabilising element providing a resistance to lateral movement.
  • the anchor posts described herein comprising one or more stabilising element attached to the anchor post, whereby the anchor posts are resistant to rotation about its own axis (or an axis parallel to the axis of the anchor post).
  • the anchor posts described herein comprising one or more stabilising element are resistant to rotation about an axis perpendicular to the axis of the anchor post.
  • the anchor posts described herein are resistant to movement, whereby the resistance is to movement about an axis parallel to the anchor post or to an axis perpendicular to the anchor post, or a combination thereof.
  • one or more stabilising element is configured to provide resistance to lateral loads in the sub-soil strata close the ground surface.
  • the anchor posts described herein comprising one or more stabilising element is configured to resist movement whereby the resistance is to the overturning of the anchor post.
  • the anchor posts described herein comprising one or more stabilising element is resistant to any detectable movement.
  • the amount of time (in seconds) is calculated from measuring the time from the moment the requisite level of force (e.g. 3 kN) is applied to the head of the anchor post (e.g. with a percussion bottom-driver) to the moment the head of the anchor post reaches the surface level of the ground, without any interruption.
  • an anchor post comprising a shaft and at least one stabilising element (including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements) attached to the anchor post, wherein the head of the anchor post is configured for installation into displaceable ground material at a drive-rate of at least about 5 millimeters of anchor post per second when about 3 kN of force is applied to the head of the anchor post.
  • at least one stabilising element including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements
  • an anchor post comprising a shaft and at least one stabilising element (including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements) attached to the anchor post, wherein the anchor post is configured for installation into displaceable ground material when about 3 kN of force is applied to the head of the anchor post at a drive-rate of at least about 5 millimeters of anchor post per second, at least about 6 millimeters of anchor post per second, at least about 7 millimeters of anchor post per second, at least about 8 millimeters of anchor post per second, at least about 9 millimeters of anchor post per second, at least about 10 millimeters of anchor post per second, at least about 11 millimeters of anchor post per second, at least about 12 millimeters of anchor post per second, at least about 13 millimeters of anchor post per second, at least about 14 millimeters of anchor post per second, at least about 15 millimeters of anchor post per second, at least about 16 millimeters of anchor
  • the anchor post comprises a shaft and at least one stabilising element (including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements) attached to the anchor post, wherein the head of the anchor post is configured for installation into a displaceable ground material to surface level at a drive-rate of between at least about 5 millimeters of anchor post per second and at least about 50 millimeters of anchor post per second, or any numeral rate within the recited range as described herein, when about 3 kN of force is applied to the head of the anchor post, wherein the displaceable ground material is chalk, gravel, limestone, sands, silts, clays, marl, ballast, soils, fractured sandstone, peat, ash, alluvium, glacial till, miscellaneous fill, or other displaceable ground material, or a combination thereof.
  • the displaceable ground material is chalk, gravel, limestone, sands, silts, clays, marl, ballast, soils, fracture
  • an anchor post of sufficient length to provide adequate stabilization to a load post in various ground conditions, but manufactured at a short enough length to enable personnel to bottom-drive the anchor post into the ground, for example with a hand-held percussion driver.
  • an anchor post comprising a shaft and at least one stabilising element (including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements) attached to the anchor post, wherein the anchor post is at least about 50 millimeters in length, measured from head tip to tail tip.
  • an anchor post comprising a shaft and at least one stabilising element (including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements) attached to the anchor post, wherein the length of the anchor post is within the range of about 50 millimeters in length to about 2500 millimeters in length.
  • an anchor post comprising a shaft and at least one stabilising element attached to the anchor post, wherein the anchor post, when measured from head tip to tail tip, is within the range of about 75 millimeters in length to about 2475 millimeters in length, about 100 millimeters in length to about 2450 millimeters in length, about 150 millimeters in length to about 2425 millimeters in length, about 250 millimeters in length to about 2400 millimeters in length, about 300 millimeters in length to about 2375 millimeters in length, about 350 millimeters in length to about 2325 millimeters in length, about 400 millimeters in length to about 2300 millimeters in length, about 450 millimeters in length to about 2475 millimeters in length, about 500 millimeters in length to about 2450 millimeters in length, about 550 millimeters in length to about 2400 millimeters in length, about 600 millimeters in length to about 2375 mill
  • the length of the anchor post will depend on its intended use.
  • the anchor post is installed into an enbankment or into soft ground material.
  • a longer anchor post generally, but not limited to, an anchor post of a length of at least about 1200 millimeters to about 2500 millimeters, or any numerical millimeter integar within the recited range, is desirable.
  • the anchor post is installed into a hard ground material, or area with a limited amount of displaceable material in the ground sediment.
  • a shorter anchor post generally, but not limited to, an anchor post of a length of about 50 millimeters to about 1200 millimeters is desirable.
  • Figure 1 depicts an anchor post 1 that is of length 1200 millimeters or 1500 millimeters.
  • an anchor post manufactured out of a versatile material.
  • the anchor post comprises a shaft and at least one stabilising element, wherein the anchor post is manufactured out of versatile material.
  • the anchor posts described herein comprise a shaft and at least one stabilising element, wherein the anchor post is manufactured out of a versatile material and the versatile material is steel, for example, recycled steel, stainless steel, cast iron, graphite iron, glass reinforced fiber, extruded resin plastics, pulltruded plastic, molded plastic, or other suitable material(s), or a combination thereof.
  • Another feature of certain embodiments of the subject matter described herein is the efficient installation of the anchor post into the ground using a drive rod that is inserted into a shaft of the anchor post.
  • an anchor post comprising: (a) a shaft that is configured to receive a drive rod; and (b) at least one stabilising element (including, but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements) attached to the anchor post configured to resist movement of the anchor post.
  • the anchor post is configured to receive a drive rod wherein the anchor post is configured for installation into the ground with a bottom-driver.
  • the anchor post comprises a shaft and the shaft is at least 5 millimeters in diameter.
  • the anchor post comprises a shaft and the shaft is between about 5 millimeters in diameter and about 500 millimeters in diameter.
  • the anchor post comprises a shaft and the shaft is about 5 millimeters in diameter, about 6 millimeters diameter, about 7 millimeters in diameter, about 8 millimeters in diameter, about 9 millimeters in diameter, about 10 millimeters in diameter, about 11 millimeters in diameter, about 12 millimeters in diameter, about 13 millimeters in diameter, about 14 millimeters in diameter, about 15 millimeters in diameter, about 16 millimeters in diameter, about 17 millimeters in diameter, about 18 millimeters in diameter, about 19 millimeters in diameter, about 20 millimeters in diameter, about 21 millimeters in diameter, about 22 millimeters in diameter, about 27 millimeters in diameter, about 28 millimeters in diameter, about 29 millimeters in diameter, about 30 millimeters in diameter, about 31 millimeters in diameter
  • the shaft of the anchor posts described herein further comprises a crimped end at or near the tail of the anchor post.
  • the shaft of the anchor post does not comprise a crimped end.
  • the shaft of the anchor post does not comprise a crimped end but a straight end or an end of a different configuration suitable for the embodiments of the anchor post.
  • the anchor posts described herein comprising a crimped end provide improved balance of the anchor post during insertion into the ground.
  • the crimped end also ensures that the anchor post remains perpendicular to the ground during installation of the anchor post into the ground.
  • the crimped end forms a cross-configuration.
  • the anchor posts described herein comprising a cross-configuration are configured to provide control and direction during installation into the ground, thereby ensuring the anchor post enters the ground and is implanted into the ground in a desired manner, e.g. a perpendicular manner.
  • Figure 1 depicts an anchor post 1 which comprises a thin walled steel tube 2 which is shaped at a first end and pinched to form a cross configuration 3, as further depicted in Figure 2 .
  • the anchor post comprises a shaft and the shaft, e.g. about 40 to about 45 millimeters in diameter, is configured to receive a drive rod, wherein the drive rod is at least 5 millimeters in diameter.
  • the anchor post comprises a shaft and the shaft is configured to receive a drive rod that is between about 5 millimeters in diameter and about 500 millimeters in diameter.
  • the anchor post comprises a shaft and the shaft is configured to receive a drive rod that is about 5 millimeters in diameter, about 6 millimeters diameter, about 7 millimeters in diameter, about 8 millimeters in diameter, about 9 millimeters in diameter, about 10 millimeters in diameter, about 11 millimeters in diameter, about 12 millimeters in diameter, about 13 millimeters in diameter, about 14 millimeters in diameter, about 15 millimeters in diameter, about 16 millimeters in diameter, about 17 millimeters in diameter, about 18 millimeters in diameter, about 19 millimeters in diameter, about 20 millimeters in diameter, about 21 millimeters in diameter, about 22 millimeters in diameter, about 27 millimeters in diameter, about 28 millimeters in diameter, about 29 millimeters in diameter, about 30 millimeters in diameter, about 31 millimeters in diameter, about 32 millimeters in diameter, about 33 millimeters in diameter, about 34 millimeters
  • the anchor post further comprises a shaft and the shaft is configured to receive a drive rod to facilitate bottom-driving with a bottom driver.
  • the anchor post is percussion-driven into the ground, thereby providing for quicker installation than with use of heavy duty machinery.
  • the bottom driver is an anti-vibrational hammer.
  • anchor posts utilizing one or more stabilising element provide greater stability to withstand external forces acting upon the anchor post when installed into the ground.
  • an anchor post configured with at least one stabilising element provides greater stability to withstand vortex created by automotive vehicles traveling at high speeds, e.g. a train, when anchor posts are used in applications adjacent to automotive vehicles, e.g. rail side purposes.
  • an anchor post configured with at least one stabilising element provides stability in extreme weather conditions, including snow, rain sleet, tornados, hurricanes, fire, and the like.
  • an anchor post configured with at least two stabilising elements provides greater stability when compared to an anchor post configured with zero stabilising elements or one stabilising element.
  • an anchor post utilizing three stabilising elements provides greater stability when compared to an anchor post utilizing zero stabilising elements, one stabilising element or two stabilising elements.
  • an anchor post comprising: (a) a shaft; and (b) at least one stabilising element (including, but not limited to, one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements) attached to the anchor post configured to resist or prevent movement of the anchor post.
  • one or more stabilising element is attached to the shaft of the anchor post.
  • the anchor posts described herein contain at least two stabilising elements.
  • the anchor posts described herein contain at least three stabilising elements.
  • the anchor posts described herein contain at least four stabilising elements.
  • the anchor posts described herein contain at least five stabilising elements.
  • the anchor posts described herein contain at least six stabilising elements.
  • the anchor posts described herein contain more than six stabilising elements.
  • an anchor post comprising a shaft and at least one stabilising element (including, but not limited to, one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements) wherein the stabilising element is located longitudinally along the shaft in relation to the head of the anchor post to improve the stability of the anchor post when installed into the ground.
  • the stabilising element is located longitudinally along the shaft in relation to the head of the anchor post to improve the stability of the anchor post when installed into the ground.
  • one or more stabilising element located near the head of the anchor post will improve stability of the anchor post when installed into the ground.
  • the one or more stabilising element (including, but not limited to, one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements) of the anchor post described herein is attached, for example longitudinally, to the shaft of the anchor post between about 1 millimeter and about 500 millimeters measured from the head of the anchor post to the top (or closest portion) of the stabilising element.
  • any portion of the stabilising element is between the recited lengths, but the entire portion of the stabilising element need not be.
  • the one or more stabilising element is attached between about 1 millimeter and about 500 millimeters measured from the head of the anchor post, and it is understood that any portion of the one or more stabilising element is located between 1 millimeter and about 500 millimeters measured from the head of the anchor post and the entire length of the stabilising element may be located between 1 millimeter and about 500 millimeters measured from the head but it need not be.
  • the one or more stabilising element (including one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements) of the anchor post described herein is attached to the shaft of the anchor post between about 2 millimeters and about 499 millimeters measured from the head of the anchor post, between about 3 millimeters and about 498 millimeters measured from the head of the anchor post, between about 4 millimeters and about 497 millimeters measured from the head of the anchor post, between about 5 millimeters and about 496 millimeters measured from the head of the anchor post, between about 6 millimeters and about 495 millimeters measured from the head of the anchor post, between about 7 millimeters and about 494 millimeters measured from the head of the anchor post, between about 8 millimeters and about 493 millimeters measured from the head of the anchor post, between about 9 millimeters and about 492 millimeters measured from the head of the anchor post, between about 10 millimeters and about 491 millimeters
  • FIG. 11 and 12 depicted in Figures 11 and 12 is an anchor post of about 1200 millimeters comprising three stabilising elements 4 (only two for each anchor post is depicted). Each stabilising element is formed into an about an 8 millimeter thick plate comprised of recycled steel.
  • Figures 11 and 12 further depict a "toe" plate 3 that is about 5 millimeters thick and is composed of recycled steel. The toe plate 3 is about 135 millimeters in length.
  • the toe plate 3 forms a crimped end.
  • the toe plate 3 further comprises a drainage hole to assist with galvanizing.
  • an alignment plate 6a of about 200 millimeters in diameter and about 10 millimeters in thickness.
  • the alignment plate is a hemispherical domed plate that is of convex shape.
  • the alignment element is configured to attach to a load post.
  • an anchor post comprising a shaft and at least one stabilising element (including, but not limited to, one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements) wherein the stabilising element is located longitudinally along the shaft in relation to the tail of the anchor post to improve the stability of the anchor post when installed into the ground.
  • the stabilising element is located longitudinally along the shaft in relation to the tail of the anchor post to improve the stability of the anchor post when installed into the ground.
  • one or more stabilising element located near the tail of the anchor post will improve stability of the anchor post when installed into the ground.
  • the one or more stabilising element (including, but not limited to, one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements) of the anchor post described herein is attached, for example longitudinally, to the shaft of the anchor post between about 1 millimeter and about 500 millimeters measured from the tail of the anchor post to the bottom (or closest portion) of the stabilising element.
  • any portion of the stabilising element is between the recited lengths, but the entire portion of the stabilising element need not be.
  • the one or more stabilising element is attached between about 1 millimeter and about 500 millimeters measured from the tail of the anchor post, and it is understood that any portion of the one or more stabilising element is located between 1 millimeter and about 500 millimeters measured from the tail of the anchor post and the entire length of the stabilising element may be located between 1 millimeter and about 500 millimeters measured from the tail but it need not be.
  • the one or more stabilising element (including one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements) of the anchor post described herein is attached to the shaft of the anchor post between about 2 millimeters and about 499 millimeters measured from the tail of the anchor post, between about 3 millimeters and about 498 millimeters measured from the tail of the anchor post, between about 4 millimeters and about 497 millimeters measured from the tail of the anchor post, between about 5 millimeters and about 496 millimeters measured from the tail of the anchor post, between about 6 millimeters and about 495 millimeters measured from the tail of the anchor post, between about 7 millimeters and about 494 millimeters measured from the tail of the anchor post, between about 8 millimeters and about 493 millimeters measured from the tail of the anchor post, between about 9 millimeters and about 492 millimeters measured from the tail of the anchor post, between about 10 millimeters and about 491 millimeters
  • an anchor post comprising a shaft and at least two stabilising elements (including, but not limited to, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements) wherein at least one stabilising element (including, but not limited to, one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements) is located near the head of the anchor post and at least one different stabilising element (including, but not limited to, one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements) is located near the tail of the anchor post, wherein the anchor post is configured for improved stability when installed into the ground.
  • stabilising elements including, but not limited to, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements
  • two or more stabilising elements where at least one stabilising element is located near the head of the anchor post and at least one stabilising element is located near the tail of the anchor post will provide an improved stability of the anchor post when installed into the ground.
  • any portion of the stabilising element is between the recited lengths, but the entire portion of the stabilising element need not be.
  • a stabilising element located between about 2 millimeters and 499 millimeters means that any portion of the stabilising element is located between that range, but the entire stabilising element need not be.
  • At least one stabilising element (including one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements) of the anchor post described herein is attached to the shaft of the anchor post between about 2 millimeters and about 499 millimeters measured from the head of the anchor post and at least one stabilising element (including one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements) of the anchor post described herein is attached to the shaft of the anchor post between about 2 millimeters and about 499 millimeters measured from the tail of the anchor post, at least one stabilising element is attached between about 3 millimeters and about 498 millimeters measured from the head of the anchor post and at least one stabilising element is attached to the shaft of the anchor post between about 3 millimeters and about 498 millimeters measured from the tail of the anchor post, at least one stabilising element is attached between about 4 millimeters and about 497 millimeters measured from the head of the anchor post and at least one stabilising element is attached between about 4 millimeters
  • At least one stabilising element (including one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements) is attached to the shaft of the anchor post at a distance measured from the head
  • at least one different stabilising element (including one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements) is attached to the shaft of the anchor post at a distance measured from the tail
  • the distance is between about 12 millimeters and about 489 millimeters measured, between about 13 millimeters and about 488 millimeters, between about 14 millimeters and about 487 millimeters, between about 15 millimeters and about 486 millimeters, between about 16 millimeters and about 485 millimeters, between about 20 millimeters and about 450 millimeters, between about 25 millimeters and about 430 millimeters, between about 30 millimeters and about 420 millimeters, between about 35 millimeters and about 410 millimeters, between about 40 millimeters and
  • an anchor post 1 comprising a "toe" fin arrangement located near the tail of the anchor post.
  • three stabilising elements e.g. "fin” elements 14, are welded to the surface of the tube closer to the "tail” than the "head” of the anchor post.
  • the anchor post comprises one or more stabilising elements, e.g. "fin” element 4, near the head of the anchor post.
  • one or more stabilising element is attached near the "tail", e.g., a “toe” stabilising plate 14, of a shape to resist movement of the anchor post when inserted into the ground of the anchor post in the same manner as for the "head".
  • a stabilising element attached near the "tail" of the anchor post e.g. a “toe” stabilising plate 14 is smaller than the "head” stabilising plates 4 located near the "head” of the anchor post.
  • the one or more stabilising element located near the tail of the anchor post is larger than the one or more stabilising element located near the "head” of the anchor post.
  • the one or more stabilising element located near the "head” of the anchor post is about the same size as the one or more stabilising element located near the "tail” of the anchor post.
  • the dimensions and position of the stabilising plates, including stabilising elements attached near the "tail” of the anchor post and stabilising elements attached near the "head” of the anchor post will vary depending on the ground conditions - i.e. the substrate of the displaceable material located within the ground.
  • the "head” fins 4 are at least 50mm from the first end, or the "head” end of the anchor post 1 which opposes the "tail” end 5.
  • an anchor post comprising a shaft and at least one stabilising element (including, but not limited to, one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements) attached to the anchor post that is of requisite shape and exposed surface area to resist movement of the anchor post.
  • an anchor post with at least one stabilising element shaped to resist extraction improves the stability of the anchor post.
  • the at least one stabilising element (including one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements) is a geometric shape of a prism, for example a trapezoidal prism.
  • the at least one stabilising element (including one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements) is in the form a rectangular prism, a triangular prism, a cube, a pyramid, a hemisphere, or other three-dimensional geometric shape with sufficient surface area.
  • the at least one stabilising element (including one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements) is in the form of a three dimensional "fin" shape.
  • the at least one stabilising element (including one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements) is a barb.
  • the surface area of the at least one stabilising element is at least about 2,000 mm 2 .
  • the surface area of the at least one stabilising element is at least about 3,000 mm 2 , is at least about 4,000 mm 2 , is at least about 5,000 mm 2 , is at least about 6,000 mm 2 , at least about 7,000 mm 2 , at least about 8,000 mm 2 , at least about 9,000 mm 2 , at least about 10,000 mm 2 , at least about 11,000 mm 2 , at least about 12,000 mm 2 , at least about 13,000 mm 2 , at least about 14,000 mm 2 , at least about 15,000 mm 2 , at least about 16,000 mm 2 , at least about 17,000 mm 2 , at least about 18,000 mm 2 , at least about 19,000 mm 2 , at least about 10,000 mm 2 , at least about 11,000 mm 2 , at least about 12,000 mm 2 , at least about 13,000 mm 2 , at least about 14,000 mm
  • the anchor posts described herein further comprise one or more stabilising element (including, but not limited to, one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements) whereby the one or more stabilising element is about 1 millimeter thick, about 2 millimeters thick, about 3 millimeters thick, about 4 millimeters thick, about 5 millimeters thick, about 6 millimeters thick, about 7 millimeters thick, about 8 millimeters thick, about 9 millimeters thick, about 10 millimeters thick, about 11 millimeters thick, about 12 millimeters thick, about 13 millimeters thick, about 14 millimeters thick, about 15 millimeters thick, about 16 millimeters thick, about 17 millimeters thick, about 18 millimeters thick, about 19 millimeters thick, or about 20 millimeters thick.
  • the one or more stabilising element is about 1 millimeter thick, about 2 millimeters thick, about 3 millimeters thick, about 4 millimeters thick, about 5 mill
  • each stabilising plate 4 is generally of a three-dimensional trapezoidal configuration and has a height of about 300 millimeters and side lengths of about 75 to about 100 millimeter and about 10 millimeter.
  • the dimensions of each stabilising plate 4 and the position of each stabilising plate 4 will vary depending on the ground conditions, i.e. the substrate into which the anchor post is fixed, as described herein.
  • an anchor post comprising a shaft and at least one stabilising element (including, but not limited to, one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements) attached to the anchor post wherein the one or more spatially located stabilising element is configured to resist movement of the anchor post.
  • at least one stabilising element including, but not limited to, one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements
  • the anchor post comprises a shaft and at least two stabilising elements, wherein the closest degree of separation of any stabilising element in relation to a different stabilising element about the circumference of the shaft is about 5 degrees, about 10 degrees, about 15 degrees, 20 degrees, about 25 degrees, about 30 degrees, about 35 degrees, about 40 degrees, about 45 degrees, about 50 degrees, about 55 degrees, about 60 degrees, about 65 degrees, about 70 degrees, about 75 degrees, about 80 degrees, about 85 degrees, about 90 degrees, about 95 degrees, about 100 degrees, about 105 degrees, about 110 degrees, about 115 degrees, about 120 degrees, about 125 degrees, about 130 degrees, about 135 degrees, about 140 degrees, about 145 degrees, about 150 degrees, about 155 degrees, about 160 degrees, about 165 degrees, about 170 degrees, about 175 degrees, or about 180 degrees around the circumference of the shaft.
  • the anchor post comprises a shaft and two stabilising elements, wherein the two stabilising elements are separated by about 180 degrees around the circumference of the shaft.
  • the anchor post comprises a shaft and at least three stabilising elements, wherein the closest degree of separation of any two of the at least three stabilising elements about the shaft is about 5 degrees, about 10 degrees, about 15 degrees, 20 degrees, about 25 degrees, about 30 degrees, about 35 degrees, about 40 degrees, about 45 degrees, about 50 degrees, about 55 degrees, about 60 degrees, about 65 degrees, about 70 degrees, about 75 degrees, about 80 degrees, about 85 degrees, about 90 degrees, about 95 degrees, about 100 degrees, about 105 degrees, about 110 degrees, about 115 degrees, about 120 degrees, about 125 degrees, about 130 degrees, about 135 degrees, about 140 degrees, about 145 degrees, about 150 degrees, about 155 degrees, about 160 degrees, about 165 degrees, about 170 degrees, about 175 degrees, or about 180 degrees around the circumference of the shaft.
  • the anchor post comprises a shaft and three stabilising elements, wherein the three stabilising elements are separated by about 120 degrees around the circumference of the shaft.
  • a stabilising element e.g. a "fin" element, is welded around the circumference of a tubular shaft 2 and each stabilising element is separated from the adjacent fin by about 120 degrees.
  • an anchor post that is configured to align with a load post, wherein the anchor post provides support to one or more load post.
  • An additional feature of certain embodiments of the subject matter described herein is an anchor post that is configured to align with a load post, wherein the anchor post provides support to one or more load post by forming about a 180 degree angle between the load post and the anchor post.
  • an anchor post comprising: (a) a shaft; (b) at least one stabilising element (including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements) attached to the anchor post configured to resist movement of the anchor post; and (c) at least one alignment element or attachment means.
  • the alignment element is configured to ensure the load post and the anchor post form between about a 175 degree angle and about a 180 degree angle with each other. The angle measurements are calculated by measuring the angle formed by the shaft of the anchor post and the shaft of the load post using a protractor or similar device.
  • an anchor post comprising an alignment element whereby the alignment element is configured to ensure the anchor post and the load post form about a 175 degree angle with each other, about a 175.1 degree angle with each other, about a 175.2 degree angle with each other, about a 175.2 degree angle with each other, about a 175.3 degree angle with each other, about a 175.4 degree angle with each other, about a 175.5 degree angle with each other, about a 175.6 degree angle with each other, about a 175.7 degree angle with each other, about a 175.8 degree angle with each other, about a 175.9 degree angle with each other, about a 176 degree angle with each other, about a 176.1 degree angle with each other, about a 176.2 degree angle with each other, about a 176.3 degree angle with each other, about a 176.4 degree angle with each other, about a 176.5 degree angle with each other, about a 176.6 degree angle with each other, about a 176.7 degree angle with each other, about a 176.8 degree angle with
  • the alignment plate is a plate, for example a self-alignment plate.
  • a self-alignment plate is configured to receive one end of a load post with little or no human involvement.
  • the self-alignment plate is designed as a female end whereby the load post is a male end, and together the female and male end form a tight connection with each other.
  • an anchor post containing an alignment plate is configured to maintain a load post in a vertical position.
  • the alignment plate as described herein is configured to prevent movement, including rotational movement, lateral movement and overturning of the load post.
  • an anchor post comprising an alignment plate whereby the alignment plate is convex.
  • the convex alignment plate is designed to connect to a concave alignment element of a load post. It has been determined that an anchor post with a convex alignment element is advantageous in certain damp or wet environments. For example, in environments prone to precipitation or moisture or potentially prone to precipitation or moisture, a convex plate is utilized to avoid the collection of water at the alignment element connecting the load post and anchor post. In these situations, the convex feature of the alignment element avoids the accumulation of water by facilitating the run-off of the water into, e.g., the surrounding ground material.
  • an anchor post comprising an alignment plate whereby the alignment plate is concave.
  • the concave alignment plate is designed to connect to a convex alignment element of an anchor post. It has been determined that an anchor post with a concave alignment element is advantageous in certain conditions. For example, in certain soil conditions, it may be desirable to keep small animals and insects away from infestation of the connection of the load post and anchor post. In these situations, the concave feature of the alignment element of the anchor post protects the alignment of the anchor post and the anchor post.
  • a convex alignment plate of the anchor post mates or aligns with a concave alignment plate of a load post.
  • a concave alignment plate of the anchor post mates or aligns with a convex alignment plate of the load post.
  • the convex and concave alignment plates as described herein are configured to be "self-aligning.”
  • an anchor post comprising an alignment element whereby the alignment element is configured to connect to a load post with a screw cap.
  • an anchor post comprising an alignment element whereby the alignment element is configured to connect to a load post with a cam.
  • the cam is a locking device that enables connection of an anchor post and load post when the load post is twisted into a locking position.
  • the alignment element for connecting the load post to the anchor post is a clip.
  • the alignment element is a device suitable to connect a load post to an anchor post.
  • an anchor post comprising: (a) a shaft; (b) at least one stabilising element (including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements) attached to the anchor post configured to resist movement of the anchor post; and (c) at least one attachment means.
  • the attachment means is convex. In further or additional embodiments, the attachment means is concave.
  • an alignment plate or attachment means 6a is welded to the "head" 5 of the anchor post 1 and comprises an alignment plate which is of thickness of about 1 millimeter to about 100 millimeters, including any integer within the range, for example, 1 millimeter, 2 millimeters, 3 millimeters, 4 millimeters, 5 millimeters, 6 millimeters, 7 millimeters, etc.
  • the alignment element is drilled with holes, slots or apertures to receive about a 16 millimeter diameter bolt.
  • the alignment element is attached to the anchor post dependent on its intended use of the anchor post.
  • an alignment element e.g. the alignment plate, is attached to an anchor post by bracketing.
  • the bracketing will ensure the load post will remain vertical and prevents rotational movement.
  • one or more aperture is drilled around the alignment plate with about a 10, about a 20, about a 30, about a 40, about a 50, about a 60, about a 70, about a 80, about a 90, about a 100, about a 110, about a 120, about a 130, about a 140 , about a 150, about a 160, about a 170, about a 175, or about 180 degree separation between adjacent apertures.
  • each aperture is equidistant from the center of the plate. In some embodiments, each aperture is not equidistant from the center of the plate.
  • the alignment plate contains a central aperture as depicted in Figure 7 as 7a, which in further embodiments is filled with cement once the anchor post is installed into the ground.
  • the central aperture is covered with a patch of bitumen- based material.
  • the alignment plate does not contain a central aperture or if it does contain a central aperture, it is not filled with cement once it is installed into ground.
  • the alignment plate 6a and 6b are attached to the anchor post 1 and load post 10, respectively.
  • the anchor post 1 and the load post 10 are configured to be self-aligning.
  • the anchor post 1 and alignment plate 6a comprises a convex plate.
  • the load post 10 alignment element comprises a concave plate.
  • the anchor post 1 is fixed in position below the ground and the load post 10 is mounted above the anchor post 1.
  • a concave plate 6b is attached to a load post 10, whereby the concave plate connects to a convex plate 6a, thereby aligning the two alignment plates.
  • the alignment plate 6a and 6b are then connected, for example with bolts, thereby ensuring the load post 10 is aligned with the anchor post.
  • Figure 13 depicts an alignment plate in the form of a hemispherical domed plate, whereby the hemispherical dome plate contains nine apertures configured for connection to a load post with use of additional hardware, e.g. bolts, washers, nuts, etc.
  • additional hardware e.g. bolts, washers, nuts, etc.
  • Figure 14 depicts an alignment plate in the form of a hemispherical domed plate, whereby the hemispherical dome plate contains three slots configured for connection to a load post with use of additional hardware, e.g. bolts, washers, nuts, etc.
  • additional hardware e.g. bolts, washers, nuts, etc.
  • an anchor post is configured to connect with a load post whereby the connection is made possible with an alignment element.
  • an anchor post that is configured to connect to a load post whereby the connection is made possible without inserting the load post into the anchor post or without inserting a substantial portion of the load post into the anchor post.
  • the anchor posts described herein comprise an aligmnent element that is configured to connect to at least one load post without inserting a substantial portion of the load post into the anchor post.
  • the anchor posts provided herein are configured to connect to a load post without inserting any or a substantial portion of the load post into an internal socket, thereby preventing re-alignment problems in the event the anchor post was inserted into the ground at a less than desirable angle, e.g. an angle less than 180 degrees with the desired angle of the load post.
  • an anchor post comprising: (a) a shaft; (b) at least one stabilising element (including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements) attached to the anchor post configured to resist movement of the anchor post; and (c) at least one alignment element that is configured to connect to at least one load post without inserting the load post into the anchor post.
  • at least one stabilising element including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements
  • an anchor post comprising: (a) a shaft; (b) at least one stabilising element (including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements) attached to the anchor post configured to resist movement of the anchor post; and (c) at least one alignment element that is configured to connect to at least one load post without inserting a substantial portion of the load post into the anchor post.
  • at least one stabilising element including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements
  • a "substantial" portion of the load post is from about 0.1 millimeters to about 100 millimeters, including every millimeter integer of anchor post in between, for example, 1 millimeter, 2 millimeters, 3 millimeters, 4 millimeters, 5 millimeters, 6 millimeters, etc.
  • an anchor post comprising an alignment element is configured to connect to a load post while inserting less than about 100 millimeters of load post into the anchor post, less than about 98 millimeters of load post into the anchor post, less than about 96 millimeters of load post into the anchor post, less than about 94 millimeters of load post into the anchor post, less than about 92 millimeters of load post into the anchor post, less than about 90 millimeters of load post into the anchor post, less than about 88 millimeters of load post into the anchor post, less than about 86 millimeters of load post into the anchor post, less than about 84 millimeters of load post into the anchor post, less than about 82 millimeters of load post into the anchor post, less than about 80 millimeters of load post into the anchor post, less than about 78 millimeters of load post into the anchor post, less than about 76 millimeters of load post into the anchor post, less than about 74 millimeters of load post
  • an anchor post comprising: (a) a shaft; (b) at least one stabilising element (including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements) attached to the anchor post configured to resist movement of the anchor post; and (c) at least one alignment element that is configured to connect to at least one load post, whereby a substantial portion of the load post is inserted into the anchor post.
  • at least one stabilising element including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements
  • an anchor post comprising: (a) a shaft; and (b) at least one stabilising element (including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements) attached to the anchor post configured to resist movement of the anchor post; wherein the anchor post does not contain an internal socket for insertion of a load post.
  • the anchor posts described herein does not contain an internal socket for receiving a load post or guide post.
  • the anchor posts described herein do not contain an internal socket containing a retaining means located adjacent to the internal socket for effecting release of a guide post or load post from the internal socket.
  • the anchor posts described herein do not contain an engageable latch projection to effectuate release of a retaining means.
  • An additional feature of certain embodiments of the subject matter described herein is an anchor post that is configured to align with a load post, wherein the anchor post provides support to one or more load post by forming about a 180 degree angle with the load post.
  • an anchor post comprising: (a) a shaft; (b) at least one stabilising element (including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements) attached to the anchor post configured to resist movement of the anchor post; and (c) at least one alignment element, whereby the alignment element is configured to compensate for imprecision during the installation of the anchor post or the alignment element is configured to compensate for a ground surface angle that is not perpendicular with the anchor post.
  • at least one stabilising element including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements
  • the anchor post is installed into the ground in a less than desirable manner, or is installed in a difficult ground area or surroundings.
  • the anchor post is installed into the ground in a manner where the anchor post is not perpendicular with the ground surface, but a load post that is perpendicular with the surface is desired.
  • the anchor post may be installed into an enbankment or other ground surface whereby it is not desirable to have a load post erected that is perpendicular with the surface, but rather it is desirable to erect a load post that forms an angle with the embankment.
  • a convex alignment plate of the anchor post mates or aligns with a concave alignment plate of a load post.
  • a concave alignment plate of the anchor post mates or aligns with a convex alignment plate of the load post.
  • the convex and concave alignment plates as described herein are configured to be "self-aligning.”
  • the anchor posts described herein comprise an alignment element that contains one or more aperture.
  • the anchor posts described herein contain an alignment element with one aperture, two apertures, three aperture, four apertures, five apertures, six apertures, seven apertures, either apertures, nine apertures, ten apertures, eleven or more apertures.
  • the apertures are configured for connection to an alignment element anchor post with use of additional hardware, e.g. bolts, washers, nuts, etc.
  • the anchor posts described herein contain an alignment element that contains one or more slot. In further embodiments, the anchor posts described herein comprise an alignment element that contains one slot, two slots, three slots, four slots, five slots, six slots, seven slots, or eight or more slots. In still further embodiments, the anchor posts described herein are configured to connect to a load post containing an alignment element with an adjustable hinge or joint. In still further embodiments, provided herein is an alignment element comprising an anchor post containing a hemispheric ball-joint.
  • an anchor post comprising an adjustable joint or hinge, whereby the adjustable joint or hinge is configured to ensure the anchor post and the load post form less than a 180 degree angle.
  • an anchor post comprising an adjustable joint or hinge, whereby the adjustable joint or hinge is configured to ensure the anchor post and the load post form an angle between about 160 degrees and about 180 degrees. The angle measurements are calculated by measuring the angle formed by the shaft of the anchor post and the shaft of the load post using a protractor or similar device.
  • an anchor post comprising an adjustable joint or hinge, whereby the adjustable joint or hinge is configured to ensure the anchor post and the load post form about a 160 degree angle with each other, about a 160.1 degree angle with each other, about a 160.2 degree angle with each other, about a 160.2 degree angle with each other, about a 160.3 degree angle with each other, about a 160.4 degree angle with each other, about a 160.5 degree angle with each other, about a 160.6 degree angle with each other, about a 160.7 degree angle with each other, about a 160.8 degree angle with each other, about a 160.9 degree angle with each other, about a 161 degree angle with each other, about a 161.1 degree angle with each other, about a 161.2 degree angle with each other, about a 161.3 degree angle with each other, about a 161.4 degree angle with each other, about a 161.5 degree angle with each other, about a 161.6 degree angle with each other, about a 161.7 degree angle with each other, about a 161.8 degree angle with
  • an anchor post comprising an alignment element whereby the alignment element is configured to ensure the anchor post and the load post form about a 166.1 degree angle with each other, about a 166.2 degree angle with each other, about a 166.2 degree angle with each other, about a 166.3 degree angle with each other, about a 166.4 degree angle with each other, about a 166.5 degree angle with each other, about a 166.6 degree angle with each other, about a 166.7 degree angle with each other, about a 166.8 degree angle with each other, about a 166.9 degree angle with each other, about a 167 degree angle with each other, about a 167.1 degree angle with each other, about a 167.2 degree angle with each other, about a 167.3 degree angle with each other, about a 167.4 degree angle with each other, about a 167.5 degree angle with each other, about a 167.6 degree angle with each other, about a 167.7 degree angle with each other, about a 167.8 degree angle with each other,
  • an anchor post comprising an alignment element whereby the alignment element is configured to ensure the anchor post and the load post form about a 171.1 degree angle with each other, about a 171.2 degree angle with each other, about a 171.2 degree angle with each other, about a 171.3 degree angle with each other, about a 171.4 degree angle with each other, about a 171.5 degree angle with each other, about a 171.6 degree angle with each other, about a 171.7 degree angle with each other, about a 171.8 degree angle with each other, about a 171.9 degree angle with each other, about a 172 degree angle with each other, about a 172.1 degree angle with each other, about a 172.2 degree angle with each other, about a 172.3 degree angle with each other, about a 172.4 degree angle with each other, about a 172.5 degree angle with each other, about a 172.6 degree angle with each other, about a 172.7 degree angle with each other, about a 172.8 degree angle with each other, about a 172.9 degree angle with each other,
  • an anchor post comprising an alignment element whereby the alignment element is configured to ensure the anchor post and the load post form about a 176.1 degree angle with each other, about a 176.2 degree angle with each other, about a 176.3 degree angle with each other, about a 176.4 degree angle with each other, about a 176.5 degree angle with each other, about a 176.6 degree angle with each other, about a 176.7 degree angle with each other, about a 176.8 degree angle with each other, about a 176.9 degree angle with each other, about a 177 degree angle with each other, about a 177.1 degree angle with each other, about a 177.2 degree angle with each other, about a 177.3 degree angle with each other, about a 177.4 degree angle with each other, about a 177.5 degree angle with each other, about a 177.6 degree angle with each other, about a 177.7 degree angle with each other, about a 177.8 degree angle with each other, about a 177.9 degree angle with
  • the adjustable joint or hinge comprises a convex alignment plate.
  • the convex alignment plate of the anchor post mates or aligns with a concave alignment plate of a load post.
  • the convex and concave alignment plates as described herein are configured to be "self-aligning" adjustable joint.
  • the adjustable joint or hinge comprises a concave alignment plate.
  • the concave alignment plate of the anchor post mates or aligns with a convex alignment plate of the load post.
  • the convex and concave alignment plates as described herein are configured to form a "self-aligning" adjustable joint.
  • an alignment element comprising an adjustable joint wherein the adjustable joint is a ball joint.
  • the adjustable joint is a hemispheric ball-joint or similar device.
  • a load post that is configured to connect to an anchor post whereby the anchor post can provide stability and support to the load post.
  • an anchor post comprising: (a) a shaft; and (b) at least one stabilising element (including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements) attached to the anchor post configured to resist movement of the anchor post; wherein the anchor post is configured to connect to a load post.
  • at least one stabilising element including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements
  • the load post is a support device used in railroad construction or support, highway construction or support, residential construction or support, commercial construction or support, recreational construction or support, or any other construction or support application.
  • the load post is, forms, is attached to, or is used to support, a cable post, a gabion support, a barrier, a rockfall barrier, a mooring bollard, a buoy, a seabed matting, a floating dock, a park bench, a covered recreational facility (e.g.
  • a gymnasium, tennis court, basketball court, or a volleyball court a bicycle path sign, a railroad sign, a highway sign, a road sign, railroad fencing, motorway fencing, a railroad fence, a railroad trackside cable, a retaining post, a retaining fence, a road sign, a road fence, playground equipment, a park bench, a handrail, a pipeline anchor, a pedestrian sign, a sheet pile, a trench sheet, a retaining wall, a secant wall, a road embankment, a rail embankment, a sloping ground, a lock wall, a canal wall, a tunnel lining, a gabion basket, a revetment matting, a coastal defense structure, a cliff stabilizer, an overhead gantry, a geotextile support, a scaffold, a guyed structure, a mast, a temporary re-locatable structure, a pipeline, a tree kit, a ski mat, a security chain, a security lock,
  • the load posts provided herein further comprise an alignment element or attachment means for connection to an anchor post as described herein, including all of the specific embodiments of the alignment element and attachment means as provided herein with respect to the alignment element of the anchor post.
  • the load posts described herein contain an alignment element that is configured to connect to a corresponding alignment element of the anchor post.
  • a convex alignment plate of a load post mates or aligns with a concave alignment plate of an anchor post.
  • a concave alignment plate of a load post mates or aligns with a convex alignment plate of the anchor post.
  • the convex and concave alignment plates as described herein are configured to be "self-aligning.”
  • the load posts described herein comprise an alignment element that contains one or more aperture.
  • the load posts described herein contain an alignment element with one aperture, two apertures, three aperture, four apertures, five apertures, six apertures, seven apertures, either apertures, nine apertures, ten apertures, eleven or more apertures.
  • the apertures are configured for connection to an alignment element anchor post with use of additional hardware, e.g. bolts, washers, nuts, etc.
  • the load posts described herein contain an alignment element that contains one or more slot. In further embodiments, the load posts described herein comprise an alignment element that contains one slot, two slots, three slots, four slots, five slots, six slots, seven slots, or eight or more slots. In still further embodiments, the load posts described herein are configured to connect to an anchor post containing an alignment element with an adjustable hinge or joint. In still further embodiments, provided herein is an alignment element comprising a load post containing a hemispheric ball-joint.
  • the anchor post 1 is installed into the ground, whereby the load post 9 is mounted above the ground.
  • the respective alignment plates or attachment means 6a and/or 6b of the anchor post 1 and the load post 9 are utilized to connect the anchor post to the load post, thereby utilizing the anchor post 1 to provide stability and support to the load post 9.
  • a load post 9 comprising a steel tube and an optional hoop 11 of about 10 degrees, about 20 degrees, about 30 degrees, about 40 degrees, or about 50 degrees that is welded to one end 12 of the load post.
  • the hoop 11 in one embodiment depicted in Figure 3 is about 60 millimeters, about 70 millimeters, about 80 millimeters, about 90 millimeters, about 100 millimeters, about 110 millimeters, about 120 millimeters, about 130 millimeters, about 140 millimeters, about 150 millimeters or about 160 millimeters wide and about 40 millimeters, about 50 millimeters, about 60 millimeters, about 70 millimeters, about 80 millimeters, about 90 millimeters, about 100 millimeters, about 110 millimeters, or about 120 millimeters wide and about 40 millimeters, about 50 millimeters, about 60 millimeters, about 70 millimeters, about 80 millimeters, about 90 millimeters, about 100 millimeters, about 110 millimeters, or about 120 millimeters in height.
  • an alignment plate or attachment means (not shown in Figure 3 ) is welded to the end 13 of the load post 11.
  • the load posts described herein are comprised of steel, for example, recycled steel, stainless steel, cast iron, graphite iron, glass reinforced fiber, extruded resin plastics, pulltruded plastic, molded plastic, or other suitable material(s), or a combination thereof.
  • Figures 15, 16, 17 and 18 depict several non-limiting embodiments of the subject matter described herein.
  • Figures 15 and 16 depict a load post of length of about 1250 millimeters comprising an alignment plate 6b.
  • Figure 17 depicts a view of one embodiment of the alignment plate of a load post, whereby the plate is a hemispherical domed plate and contains about nine apertures that are configured for connection to an anchor post with use of additional hardware, e.g. bolts, washers, nuts, etc. See also Figure 7 , depicting an alignment element with nine apertures, whereby each aperture is located 40 degrees from the next in a circumferential manner around the alignment plate.
  • Figure 18 depicts a view of one embodiment of the alignment element of a load post, whereby the element is a hemispherical domed plate and contains three curved slots that are configured for connection to an anchor post with use of additional hardware, e.g. bolts, washers, nuts, etc. See also Figure 8 , depicting an alignment element with three slots.
  • additional hardware e.g. bolts, washers, nuts, etc.
  • An additional feature of certain embodiments of the subject matter described herein is a load post that is configured to connect with one or more lateral support.
  • an anchor post comprising: (a) a shaft; (b) at least one stabilising element (including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements) attached to the anchor post configured to resist movement of the anchor post; and (c) an alignment element that is configured to attach to a load post, wherein the load post is optionally connected to a lateral support.
  • at least one stabilising element including but not limited to one, two, three, four, five, six, or more stabilising elements
  • the one or more lateral support is a rail optionally comprising an angle bracket.
  • a lateral support that is configured to attach to a load post, whereby the lateral support is designed to provide flexibility.
  • the brackets connecting one or more lateral support to one or more load post is configured in a flexible manner to permit bending of the lateral support, load post, or combination thereof.
  • the one or more lateral support as described herein is configured for installation on an inclination in an upward or downward plane without causing undue stress on any structural component, for example an anchor post, a lateral support, or a load post.
  • FIG. 19 provided is an overview of the anchor post system as described herein. Depicted is an anchor post 1 installed into the ground, one or more stabilising element 4 attached to the shaft of the anchor post, a load post 9, an alignment element 6a attached to the anchor post, an alignment element 6b attached to the load post, whereby the alignment elements 6a and 6b connect to each other, and a lateral support 15.
  • Another feature of certain embodiments of the subject matter described herein is a fully integrated system comprising an anchor post that further comprises a shaft and at least one stabilising element whereby the system optionally comprises one or more additional component.
  • a system comprising (a) an anchor post comprising a shaft and at least one stabilising element attached to the anchor post configured to resist movement of the anchor post, and (b) a load post that is configured to connect to an anchor post.
  • the load post is configured to attach or connect to an anchor post without inserting a substantial portion of the load post into the anchor post.
  • the load post is configured to attach or connect to the anchor post using one or more self-aligning plate.
  • a system comprising an anchor post, including aspects of anchor systems described in the multitude of embodiments herein, a load post, including aspects of the load post described in the multitude of embodiments herein, and optionally one or more additional component.
  • the one or more additional component is a lateral support device, including aspects described in the multitude of embodiments described herein.
  • the one or more component is a scanning device to detect for objects underground that may impede the driving of the anchor post into the ground (e.g. a CAT scanner), a device to bottom-drive anchor posts into the ground (e.g. an anti-vibrational hammer with optional hose), a drive-rod, an extraction winch, or a power pack, or similar devices.
  • the anchor posts described herein is installed into the ground by a method of driving into the ground an anchor post, wherein the anchor post comprises a shaft, at least one stabilising element attached to the anchor post configured to resist movement of the anchor post, and at least one alignment element that is configured to connect to at least one load post.
  • the alignment element of the anchor post is configured to connect to a load post without inserting a substantial portion of the load post into the anchor post.
  • the alignment plate is used to connect an anchor post to a load post at ground level. In other embodiments, the alignment plate is configured to connect an anchor post to a load post below ground level. In further or additional embodiments, the alignment plate is used to connect an anchor post above ground level.
  • anchor post that resists or prevents movement can be percussion driven, thereby allowing for quicker installation by a professional crew without the use of heavy duty machinery. It is estimated that the anchor post of the present invention could be installed at a rate of at least 15 posts per hour, which is more time and cost effective and is a specific advantage over the prior art as described herein.
  • the anchor posts described herein are installed into the ground using a percussion driven device.
  • a hand-held device is used to install an anchor post into the ground.
  • the percussion-driven device or the hand-held device is an electronic hammer, an anti-vibration hammer, a hydraulic hammer, a pneumatic hammer, a jack-hammer, a breaker, or a similar device.
  • an anchor post is bottom-driven into the ground when a drive rod is inserted into the shaft.
  • an anchor post is hand driven into the ground using a small power pack and hand held hammer.
  • an anchor post is machine driven into the ground using a small excavator fitted with a hammer head.
  • the percussion driven device provides about 50 Joules of energy, about 60 Joules of energy, about 70 Joules of energy, about 80 Joules of energy, about 90 Joules of energy, about 100 Joules of energy, about 110 Joules of energy, about 120 Joules of energy, about 130 Joules of energy, about 140 Joules of energy, about 150 Joules of energy, about 160 Joules of energy, about 170 Joules of energy, about 180 Joules of energy, about 190 Joules of energy, about 200 Joules of energy, about 210 Joules of energy, about 220 Joules of energy, about 210 Joules of energy, about 220 Joules of energy, about 230 Joules of energy, or about 240 Joules of energy.
  • the controlled displaceable ground material was prepared by making a uniform mixture of wet clay, broken bricks and concrete rubble reasonably well compacted.
  • a 3.0 kN load was applied at 1.2m above ground level.
  • the drive time to a working depth for an anchor post length of 1200mm was found to be about 60 seconds. After the anchor post was installed into the ground, a 3.0 kN load force was applied and sustained for five minutes, whereby the installed anchor post provided support to the load force.
  • the controlled displaceable ground material was prepared by making a uniform mixture of composed of wet clay, broken bricks and concrete rubble reasonably well compacted. In controlled tests, a 3.0 kN load was applied at 1.2m above ground level. The drive time to a working depth for an anchor post length of 1500mm was found to be about 180 seconds. After the anchor post was installed into the ground, a 3.0 kN load force was applied and sustained for five minutes, whereby the installed anchor post provided support to the load force.
  • an adjustable alignment element is advantageous.
  • a 160 joule force hydraulic jack-hammer was used to install a 1200 millimeter anchor post into displaceable ground material comprising chalk with flints the size of about 40 millimeters in diameter dispersed throughout the ground material. The flints did cause deflection during the installation of the anchor post, resulting in the anchor post installed into the ground forming less than a 90 degree angle whereby the angle is the angle formed between the anchor post and the surface of the ground.
  • the convex alignment plate of the anchor post was connected to the concave anchor plate of the load post. The concave/convex connection between the anchor post and the load post was utilized to ensure the load post was erected in a vertical manner, whereby the angle formed between the anchor post and the load post after connection and fastening was about 175 degrees.
  • an adjustable alignment element is advantageous.
  • a 160 joule force hydraulic jack-hammer was used to install a 1200 millimeter anchor post into an enbankment.
  • the convex alignment plate of the anchor post was connected to the concave anchor plate of the load post.
  • the concave/convex connection between the anchor post and the load post was utilized to ensure the load post was erected in a vertical manner, whereby the angle formed between the anchor post and the load post after connection and fastening was about 170 degrees.
  • the anchor posts were installed into the ground. In some situations, a circular shallow pit was formed in the ground where the anchor post was inserted. In other situations, a shallow pit was not formed.
  • a CAT scanner was utilized to survey the ground material to determine whether any objects were located within the ground material that may hinder the bottom-driving of the anchor post into the ground.
  • a drive rod was then inserted into the shaft of an anchor post.
  • a percussion-driven hand-held device was then used to bottom-drive the drive rod, which was inserted into the anchor post, into the ground.
  • the anchor post was then driven into the ground until the alignment plate of the anchor post was at ground level.
  • the percussion-driver was then removed, and the drive rod was subsequently removed from the anchor post.
  • a load post was then attached to the alignment plate of the anchor post.
  • the load post was then fastened to the anchor post using bolts, washers and nuts.
  • the shallow pit was back-filled with the same material that was removed prior to installation.
  • a right angle is used to ensure the anchor post and/or load post is positioned in a proper manner.

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  1. Ein Verankerungspfosten (1) aufweisend:
    (a) einen Schaft (2) mit einem Kopfende (5) und einem geschlossenen Ende (3), wobei der Schaft (2) einen Hohlraum aufweist, der eingerichtet ist, um eine Antriebsstange innerhalb des Schafts (2) aufzunehmen, wobei der Schaft (2) zum Verbinden mit einem Lastpfosten (9) eingerichtet ist,
    (b) mindestens ein an dem Verankerungspfosten (1) befestigtes Stabilisierungselement (4), das eingerichtet ist, um Bewegung des Verankerungspfostens (1) zu widerstehen, und
    (c) mindestens ein erstes Ausrichtungselement (6), das mit dem Kopfende (5) des Schafts (2) verbunden ist und das zum Verbinden mit mindestens einem Lastpfosten (9) eingerichtet ist.
  2. Der Verankerungspfosten (1) gemäß Anspruch 1, wobei das erste Ausrichtungselement (6) zum Verbinden mit dem Lastpfosten (9) ohne Einführen eines erheblichen Teils des Lastpfostens (9) in den Verankerungspfosten (1) eingerichtet ist.
  3. Der Verankerungspfosten (1) gemäß einem der Ansprüche 1 oder 2, aufweisend mindestens drei Stabilisierungselemente (4).
  4. Der Verankerungspfosten (1) gemäß Anspruch 3, wobei die drei Stabilisierungselemente (4) an dem Schaft (2) zwischen etwa 1 Millimeter und etwa 500 Millimeter gemessen vom Kopfende (5) des Verankerungspfostens (1) aus befestigt sind, oder wobei die drei Stabilisierungselemente (4) an dem Schaft (2) zwischen etwa 1 Millimeter und etwa 500 Millimeter gemessen vom geschlossenen Ende (3) des Verankerungspfostens (1) aus befestigt sind.
  5. Der Verankerungspfosten (1) gemäß einem der Ansprüche 1 - 4, wobei das geschlossene Ende (3) des Verankerungspfostens (1) ein gequetschtes Ende aufweist, optional wobei das gequetschte Ende eine Kreuzkonfiguration bildet.
  6. Der Verankerungspfosten (1) gemäß einem der Ansprüche 1 - 5, wobei das erste Ausrichtungselement (6) konvex ist.
  7. Der Verankerungspfosten (1) gemäß einem der Ansprüche 1 - 5, wobei das erste Ausrichtungselement (6) konkav ist.
  8. Der Verankerungspfosten (1) gemäß einem der Ansprüche 1 - 7, wobei das erste Ausrichtungselement (6) ein einstellbares Gelenk oder optional ein halbkugelförmiges Kugelgelenk ist.
  9. Der Verankerungspfosten (1) gemäß einem der Ansprüche 1 - 8, wobei der Verankerungspfosten (1) zur Installation im Boden mit einer tragbaren Bodentreiber-Vorrichtung eingerichtet ist.
  10. Der Verankerungspfosten (1) gemäß einem der Ansprüche 1 - 9, wobei der Schaft (2) einen Durchmesser von mindestens etwa 5 Millimeter hat.
  11. Der Verankerungspfosten (1) gemäß einem der Ansprüche 1 - 10, wobei der Verankerungspfosten (1) eingerichtet ist zur Installation in ein verlagerbares Bogenmaterial bei einer Treiberrate von mindestens etwa 5 Millimeter Verankerungspfosten pro Sekunde, wenn eine Kraft von etwa 3 kN auf das Kopfende (5) des Verankerungspfostens (1) einwirkt.
  12. Der Verankerungspfosten (1) gemäß Anspruch 11, wobei die Treiberrate mindestens etwa 20 Millimeter Verankerungspfosten pro Sekunde oder mindestens etwa 25 Millimeter Verankerungspfosten pro Sekunde beträgt.
  13. Ein Verfahren zur Installation des Verankerungspfostens (1) gemäß einem der Ansprüche 1 - 12 im Boden, welches Treiben des Verankerungspfostens (1) in den Boden aufweist, wobei der Verankerungspfosten (1) eingerichtet ist, Bewegung zu widerstehen.
  14. Das Verfahren gemäß Anspruch 13, wobei eine tragbare Vorrichtung zum Treiben des Verankerungspfostens (1) in den Boden verwendet wird.
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