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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
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- This invention relates to an adjustable platform.
- Objects of this invention are to provide an adjustable platform of novel construction
- Figure 2 is a'sectional view on the line 22 of Figure 1;
- Figure 3 is a sectional view on the line 3+3 of Figure 1.;
- Figure 4 is a sectional view on the line 4.-4 of Figure 1. v
- the device is composed of a supporting post 1, which is of tubular construction.
- This post or pipe carries a lower pointed end 2, which may be driven into the ground. It is provided with a plurality of apertures 3 adjacent its lower portion within which pins 4: carried by the upturned portions 5 of the horizontal supporting feet 6 are adapted to pass.
- These supporting feet are channel shape throughout their body portion, and are rounded at the upturned portions 5, as shown most clearly in Figures 1 and 3.
- Each of the members 6 or supporting feet have pins, as shown in Figure 1, and its corresponding pin 1 is slipped into the aperture 3. Thereafter, the ring 7 which is in the form ofa clamp, is positioned about the upturned lips 5, and is clamped by means of the bolt 8, thus securely locking the parts together.
- the bolt 8' forms a pivot pin for the slanting arm 9.
- This slanting arm may be adjusted at any angle desired, and as shown in Figure 2, it readlly cooperates with the slanting face of a ditch.
- the pivotallymounted arm is provided with a slidable extension 10, which is telescopic upon the portion 9. It is guided at its rear end b means of the clip 11.
- a clamp 12 is provided, as shown most clearl in Figure 4. This clamp binds the mem ers 10 and '9 rigidly together in the desiredadjusted position.
- this clamp is provided with outwardly extending arms drawn together by means of the bolt 13.
- This bolt furnishes a pivot pin for the brace 14, which extends angularly upwardly to the central post 1.
- a clamp 15 which may be. securely locked to the post-hand is provided with a clamp 15, which may be securelylocked to the post 1, after the desired adjustment has been secured.
- j i V It is to be noted from Figure 1, that each of the feet 6 is provided with a channel iron brace 16 riveted thereto, and extending upwardly and inwardly to the central post v1.
- These braces have upturned lips 17 which areprovided with pins 18 adapted to enter corresponding apertures formed in the post 1.
- a clamp 19 surrounds the lips 17 and holds them rigidly in engagement with the posts.
- the upper end of the tubularmember 1 receives the cap-like fitting 20, which is provided with an aperture through which the slidable rod or tubular member 21 projects.
- the member 21 may be either solid or tubular.
- a set screw 22 passes through the fitting 20, and may serve to lock the stem 21 against rotation.
- a collar 23 is adjustably carried by the shank 21, and is locked thereto by means of the set screw 24.
- the setscrew 22 may be loosened and the rod or shank 21 may be rotated.
- This member 21 is provided with a fitting at its upper end equipped with an outwardly extending flange 25, which is riveted, brazed, spot welded, or otherwise secured to the plate 26.
- a plurality of diagonally outwardly and upwardly extending braces 27 are secured to the rod 21, and extend outwardly to the corners of the rectangular plate 26.
- the angle irons continue upwardly, as indicated at 28, at the ends of the plate, and are provided with apertures through which longitudinal and transverse bolts or rods extend.
- These rods are indicated in Figure l by the reference characters 29 and 30 respectively. They form guide rails for the platform and prevent articles placed thereon from falling from the platform.
- the pointed central support 1 is driven into the ground at the desired point. Thereafter, staples 31 are driven into the ground and over the arms 6, the desired angular adjustment of the telescopic arms '9 and 10 is secured, and the clamps 12 and 15 are locked. Thereafter, a staple 34: is driven into the ground and straddles the projecting portion 10 of the arm.
- the device is of eminently practical and easily produced construction.
- the device may be most readily positioned and that the maximum firmness of attachment to the ground is secured by this construction.
- the device secure support from the main member 1, but also it is supported very rigidly by means of the out- Ward'ly extending arms 6, and the angular adjustable arms.
- rod and tubular member are used synonymously in this description.
- a supporting platform comprising a central standard adapted to be driven into the ground, a plate of rectangular contour carried by the upper end of said standard, a plurality of braces secured at one end to said standard and secured adjacent the other end to the corners of said plate, said braces having upwardly extending corner portions, and a plurality of longitudinally and laterally extending rods joining said corner portions.
- a supporting platform comprising a central standard, a supporting member carried by the upper end of saidstandard, a plurality of horizontally extending feet adapted to be rigidly secured to said'standard, and a third foot adjustably locked to said standard and adapted to extend at an angle to the plane of the other feet.
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G. J. OBERMEYER, JR
MAIL BOX POST Oct. 18, 1927. 1,646,064
Filed Aug 9, 1926 @WM V %0ya g5;//// I Patented Oct. 18, 192 7.
UNITEDM'STATES GEORGE J. OBERMEYER, 13.,
OF WEST BEND, WISCONSIN.
MAIL-Box ros'r.
Application filed August e, 1926. Serial No. 128,012.
This invention relates to an adjustable platform.
Objects of this invention are to provide an adjustable platform of novel construction,
which may be securely anchored in the ground, and which willsupport a mall box, with parcel post matter, milk bottles, or other articles, as desired. I
Further objects are toprovide a novel form of metal platformsupported by a tubular post-like member of, telescopic construction, and providedwith channel iron supports to secure the utmost strength with a minimum amount of material. Furtherobjects are to provide a novel form of adjustable platform, which is so constructed that it may be securely attached to the ground adjacent a roadway, and in which provision is made for supporting the platform and post not only by the flat surface of the ground, but also by theslanting surface adjacent the usual ditch on the side of the roadway; f 6
An embodiment ofthe invention is shown in the accompanying drawings in which Figure 1 is a sideelevation partly in section of the apparatus; 7
Figure 2 is a'sectional view on the line 22 of Figure 1;
Figure 3 is a sectional view on the line 3+3 of Figure 1.;
Figure 4 is a sectional view on the line 4.-4 of Figure 1. v
Referring to the drawings, it will be seen that the device is composed of a supporting post 1, which is of tubular construction. This post or pipe carriesa lower pointed end 2, which may be driven into the ground. It is provided with a plurality of apertures 3 adjacent its lower portion within which pins 4: carried by the upturned portions 5 of the horizontal supporting feet 6 are adapted to pass. These supporting feet are channel shape throughout their body portion, and are rounded at the upturned portions 5, as shown most clearly in Figures 1 and 3.
Each of the members 6 or supporting feet have pins, as shown in Figure 1, and its corresponding pin 1 is slipped into the aperture 3. Thereafter, the ring 7 which is in the form ofa clamp, is positioned about the upturned lips 5, and is clamped by means of the bolt 8, thus securely locking the parts together.
It is to be noted that the bolt 8' forms a pivot pin for the slanting arm 9. This slanting arm may be adjusted at any angle desired, and as shown in Figure 2, it readlly cooperates with the slanting face of a ditch. The pivotallymounted arm is provided with a slidable extension 10, which is telescopic upon the portion 9. It is guided at its rear end b means of the clip 11. At the outer end 0 the member 9, a clamp 12 is provided, as shown most clearl in Figure 4. This clamp binds the mem ers 10 and '9 rigidly together in the desiredadjusted position.
'Further, this clamp is provided with outwardly extending arms drawn together by means of the bolt 13. This bolt furnishes a pivot pin for the brace 14, which extends angularly upwardly to the central post 1. At the upper end, it is provided with a clamp 15, which may be. securely locked to the post-hand is provided with a clamp 15, which may be securelylocked to the post 1, after the desired adjustment has been secured. j i V It is to be noted from Figure 1, that each of the feet 6 is provided with a channel iron brace 16 riveted thereto, and extending upwardly and inwardly to the central post v1. These braces have upturned lips 17 which areprovided with pins 18 adapted to enter corresponding apertures formed in the post 1. A clamp 19 surrounds the lips 17 and holds them rigidly in engagement with the posts.
The upper end of the tubularmember 1 receives the cap-like fitting 20, which is provided with an aperture through which the slidable rod or tubular member 21 projects. The member 21 may be either solid or tubular.
A set screw 22 passes through the fitting 20, and may serve to lock the stem 21 against rotation. However, a collar 23 is adjustably carried by the shank 21, and is locked thereto by means of the set screw 24. Thus, if it is desired, the setscrew 22 may be loosened and the rod or shank 21 may be rotated.
This member 21 is provided with a fitting at its upper end equipped with an outwardly extending flange 25, which is riveted, brazed, spot welded, or otherwise secured to the plate 26. A plurality of diagonally outwardly and upwardly extending braces 27 are secured to the rod 21, and extend outwardly to the corners of the rectangular plate 26. The angle irons continue upwardly, as indicated at 28, at the ends of the plate, and are provided with apertures through which longitudinal and transverse bolts or rods extend. These rods are indicated in Figure l by the reference characters 29 and 30 respectively. They form guide rails for the platform and prevent articles placed thereon from falling from the platform.
It is to be understood that although this device is eminently suited for holding mail boxes, that nevertheless, other articles may be carried by the platform, as desired.
In using the device, the pointed central support 1 is driven into the ground at the desired point. Thereafter, staples 31 are driven into the ground and over the arms 6, the desired angular adjustment of the telescopic arms '9 and 10 is secured, and the clamps 12 and 15 are locked. Thereafter, a staple 34: is driven into the ground and straddles the projecting portion 10 of the arm.
It Will be seen, therefore, that the device is of eminently practical and easily produced construction.
It Will be seen further that the device may be most readily positioned and that the maximum firmness of attachment to the ground is secured by this construction.
Not only does the device secure support from the main member 1, but also it is supported very rigidly by means of the out- Ward'ly extending arms 6, and the angular adjustable arms.
It Will be seen, therefore, that a very simple and serviceable type of device has been provided, which may be used for any number of different purposes.
It is to be distinctly understood that the terms rod and tubular member are used synonymously in this description.
Although the invention has been described in considerable detail, such description is intended as illustrative rather than limiting as the invention may be variously embodied and as the scope of such invention is to be determined as claimed.
I claim:
1. A supporting platform, comprising a central standard adapted to be driven into the ground, a plate of rectangular contour carried by the upper end of said standard, a plurality of braces secured at one end to said standard and secured adjacent the other end to the corners of said plate, said braces having upwardly extending corner portions, and a plurality of longitudinally and laterally extending rods joining said corner portions.
2. A supporting platform, comprising a central standard, a supporting member carried by the upper end of saidstandard, a plurality of horizontally extending feet adapted to be rigidly secured to said'standard, and a third foot adjustably locked to said standard and adapted to extend at an angle to the plane of the other feet.
In testimony that I claim the foregoingI have hereunto set my hand at WVest Bend, in the county of WVashington and State of isconsin.
GEORGE J. OBERMEYER, JR.
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US2777657A (en) * | 1955-12-22 | 1957-01-15 | Hettrick Mfg Co | Tractor mounted support for umbrellas |
US2794554A (en) * | 1954-07-09 | 1957-06-04 | Irvin W Donner | Flower pot stand |
US2927755A (en) * | 1957-02-13 | 1960-03-08 | Edward E Goforth | Holders for containers |
US4366940A (en) * | 1980-10-06 | 1983-01-04 | Roderick Vargas | Survey tripod |
US4395012A (en) * | 1981-11-20 | 1983-07-26 | Rance Frederick K | Support for a mailbox |
US4852847A (en) * | 1987-08-11 | 1989-08-01 | Pagel John R | Releasable mailbox mounting apparatus |
US20030226941A1 (en) * | 2002-04-19 | 2003-12-11 | Crain Enterprises, Inc. | Modular geomatic pole support system |
US20030234326A1 (en) * | 2002-04-19 | 2003-12-25 | Crain Enterprises, Inc. | Geomatic support having hinged legs with hinge lock |
US20040000622A1 (en) * | 2002-04-19 | 2004-01-01 | Crain Enterprises, Inc. | Telescoping leg lock with thumb actuator |
US20040075031A1 (en) * | 2002-04-19 | 2004-04-22 | Crain Enterprises, Inc. | Geomatic pole support wtih telescoping legs and locks |
US7207534B2 (en) | 2002-04-19 | 2007-04-24 | Crain Enterprises, Inc. | Geomatic pole support and foot therefor |
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US20160166049A1 (en) * | 2013-08-28 | 2016-06-16 | Sun Ho Hwang | Support frame |
US20200011475A1 (en) * | 2018-07-05 | 2020-01-09 | Clark Construction Group, Llc | Device and method for use thereof for facilitating substantially leveled attachment of construction tool |
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US2794554A (en) * | 1954-07-09 | 1957-06-04 | Irvin W Donner | Flower pot stand |
US2777657A (en) * | 1955-12-22 | 1957-01-15 | Hettrick Mfg Co | Tractor mounted support for umbrellas |
US2927755A (en) * | 1957-02-13 | 1960-03-08 | Edward E Goforth | Holders for containers |
US4366940A (en) * | 1980-10-06 | 1983-01-04 | Roderick Vargas | Survey tripod |
US4395012A (en) * | 1981-11-20 | 1983-07-26 | Rance Frederick K | Support for a mailbox |
US4852847A (en) * | 1987-08-11 | 1989-08-01 | Pagel John R | Releasable mailbox mounting apparatus |
US7048241B2 (en) | 2002-04-19 | 2006-05-23 | Crain Enterprises, Inc. | Geomatic support having hinged legs with hinge lock |
US7222827B2 (en) | 2002-04-19 | 2007-05-29 | Crain Enterprises, Inc. | Telescoping leg lock with thumb actuator |
US20040000622A1 (en) * | 2002-04-19 | 2004-01-01 | Crain Enterprises, Inc. | Telescoping leg lock with thumb actuator |
US20040075031A1 (en) * | 2002-04-19 | 2004-04-22 | Crain Enterprises, Inc. | Geomatic pole support wtih telescoping legs and locks |
US20030226941A1 (en) * | 2002-04-19 | 2003-12-11 | Crain Enterprises, Inc. | Modular geomatic pole support system |
US7124985B2 (en) | 2002-04-19 | 2006-10-24 | Crain Enterprises, Inc. | Geomatic pole support with telescoping legs and locks |
US7207534B2 (en) | 2002-04-19 | 2007-04-24 | Crain Enterprises, Inc. | Geomatic pole support and foot therefor |
US20030234326A1 (en) * | 2002-04-19 | 2003-12-25 | Crain Enterprises, Inc. | Geomatic support having hinged legs with hinge lock |
US7240881B2 (en) | 2002-04-19 | 2007-07-10 | Crain Enterprises, Inc. | Geomatic support having hinged legs with hinge lock |
US7374140B2 (en) | 2002-04-19 | 2008-05-20 | Crain Enterprises, Inc. | Geomatic pole support with telescoping legs and locks |
US7631842B2 (en) | 2002-04-19 | 2009-12-15 | Seco Manufacturing Company, Inc. | Modular geomatic pole support system |
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US20160166049A1 (en) * | 2013-08-28 | 2016-06-16 | Sun Ho Hwang | Support frame |
US9687065B2 (en) * | 2013-08-28 | 2017-06-27 | Sun Ho Hwang | Support frame |
US20200011475A1 (en) * | 2018-07-05 | 2020-01-09 | Clark Construction Group, Llc | Device and method for use thereof for facilitating substantially leveled attachment of construction tool |
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