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- the present invention relates to the field of agriculture, and, more particularly, to an agricultural stake to support plants and associated methods.
- Stakes are generally formed of wood for the physical support of plants.
- the availability of wood for the stakes has been reduced over the years as demand for wood has increased.
- wooden stakes have a limited life span in the field requiring the constant replacement as the wood stakes degrade over time.
- Metal stakes have been introduced as a replacement to the wood stakes.
- the cost of metal stakes is high and the metal stakes rust over time and must also be replaced periodically.
- the agricultural stake includes a fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) elongated member comprising a top end and a bottom end, and may include a cap secured over the top end of the elongated member that is configured to withstand a force used to drive the elongated member into a ground surface.
- the agricultural stake also includes an exterior coating impregnated with an aggregate and covering an exterior surface of the elongated member. The exterior coating is configured to provide purchase to a line attached to the elongated member.
- the elongated member may have one of an ellipse cross section, an oval cross section, a rectangular cross section, an octagonal cross section, and a polygon cross section.
- a method of making an agricultural stake to support plants includes extruding an elongated member comprised of fiberglass reinforced plastic, and applying a coating impregnated with an aggregate to an exterior of the elongated member.
- the method may also include securing a cap to a top end of the elongated member.
- FIG. 1 is an elevational view of an agricultural stake in accordance with a particular embodiment of the invention
- FIG. 2 is a cross sectional view taken in the direction of line 2 - 2 of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is a detailed elevational view of a top end of the agricultural stake of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the agricultural stake taken in the direction of line 4 - 4 of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 5 is a top view of the agricultural stake taken in the direction of line 5 - 5 of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 6 is a cross sectional view of the agricultural stake of FIG. 1 in accordance with an alternative embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 7 is a cross sectional view of the agricultural stake of FIG. 1 in accordance with yet another alternative embodiment of the invention.
- a stake 100 is shown that is used to support plants in the field.
- the stake 100 is relatively lightweight but strong enough to have wire, line, string, or similar material strung between successive stakes 100 in the field. Accordingly, the stake 100 may be advantageously formed of extruded fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) material, for example.
- FRP fiberglass reinforced plastic
- the stake 100 comprises little to no flex memory but does allow some flex in order to bend during bad weather and high winds while under a full production weight load without breaking.
- the stake 100 includes an elongated member 102 that is generally a thin walled tube.
- the elongated member 102 is generally consistent over the length so that it may be readily extruded. This minimizes the cost of items formed in accordance with this invention.
- the stake 100 may have an outside diameter of 3 ⁇ 4 inches with a wall thickness 110 of approximately 4 mm. Those of ordinary skill in the art can appreciate that other dimensions and relative dimensions of the elongated member 102 may be employed.
- the diameter of the stake 100 is selected to handle various weight loads through the growth of a plant up to fill maturity.
- a pattern of seventy-five inch long stakes 100 dispersed within a field may withstand a 75,000-80,000 pound weight load per acre.
- the length of the stakes 100 may vary between forty to seventy-five inches, for example, depending on the plants to support.
- An individual stake 100 may withstand to over fifty-five plus pounds, which equates to over 190,000 pounds per acre.
- the exterior surface of the elongated member as shown in FIG. 2 comprises a textured exterior coating 112 impregnated with an aggregate.
- the aggregate may be fine sand, quartz, or other hard material that provides an exterior surface that provides purchase for a line attached thereto.
- the aggregate may be 60 to 80 grit size, for example, and the textured coating 112 is sprayed onto an exterior surface of the elongated member 102 of the stake 100 .
- the stakes 100 may be installed in a field in rows with a line extending laterally between stakes 100 that is used to support growing plants, such as tomatoes.
- the textured exterior coating 112 is important so that the line does not slip down the stake 100 in the field.
- the stake 100 may also include a fire-retardant additive that allows the stake 100 to withstand the commercial burning process after harvesting. Torch heat can be excessive and the stake 100 is configured to handle the extreme temperature without melting or loss of memory. Further, the stake 100 may have an ultraviolet (UV) protection additive that contributes to the relatively long field life of twelve to fifteen years.
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- a cap 104 may be secured over a top end of the stake 100 as shown best in FIG. 3 .
- a top view of the cap 104 is shown in FIG. 5 having a circular shape in this particular aspect.
- a bottom end 106 of the stake 100 as shown in FIG. 4 is configured to be driven into the ground using mechanical means without damaging the structural integrity of the stake 100 itself.
- the cap 104 may be comprised of FRP or a different material than the elongated member 102 .
- the cap 104 may be comprised of a metal such as aluminum and secured to the top end of the elongated member 102 using an adhesive.
- the cap 104 may also be ASA plastic or other plastic.
- the stakes 100 formed in accordance with the present invention may be driven into the ground and placed in spaced relation in a row of stakes 100 . Wires or lines are then strung between the stakes 100 to support vines and conventional connectors may be employed for connecting them to the stakes 100 .
- the stakes 100 are inexpensive and substantially impervious to sprays, fertilizers and atmospheric conditions.
- the cross-section shape of the stake 100 is not limited to a cylindrical or circular shape. Indeed, the cross-sectional shape can be rectangular, as shown in FIG. 6 , octagonal as shown in FIG. 7 , or any other shape that can be extruded.
- a method of making the agricultural stake 100 to support plants described above includes extruding an elongated member comprised of fiberglass reinforced plastic, and applying a coating impregnated with an aggregate to an exterior of the elongated member. The method may also include securing a cap to a top end of the elongated member.
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- This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 16/514,257 filed Jul. 17, 2019, now U.S. Pat. No. 10,999,979 issued May 11, 2021 which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62/699,248 filed on Jul. 17, 2018, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference in their entirety.
- The present invention relates to the field of agriculture, and, more particularly, to an agricultural stake to support plants and associated methods.
- Stakes are generally formed of wood for the physical support of plants. The availability of wood for the stakes has been reduced over the years as demand for wood has increased. In addition, wooden stakes have a limited life span in the field requiring the constant replacement as the wood stakes degrade over time.
- Metal stakes have been introduced as a replacement to the wood stakes. However, the cost of metal stakes is high and the metal stakes rust over time and must also be replaced periodically.
- Accordingly, what is needed in the art is an agricultural stake that is cost effective, does not require periodic replacement, and can be easily implemented in the field with existing stake driving equipment.
- In view of the foregoing background, it is therefore an object of the present invention to provide an improved agricultural stake. The agricultural stake includes a fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) elongated member comprising a top end and a bottom end, and may include a cap secured over the top end of the elongated member that is configured to withstand a force used to drive the elongated member into a ground surface. The agricultural stake also includes an exterior coating impregnated with an aggregate and covering an exterior surface of the elongated member. The exterior coating is configured to provide purchase to a line attached to the elongated member.
- The elongated member may have one of an ellipse cross section, an oval cross section, a rectangular cross section, an octagonal cross section, and a polygon cross section.
- In another aspect, a method of making an agricultural stake to support plants is disclosed. The method includes extruding an elongated member comprised of fiberglass reinforced plastic, and applying a coating impregnated with an aggregate to an exterior of the elongated member. The method may also include securing a cap to a top end of the elongated member.
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FIG. 1 is an elevational view of an agricultural stake in accordance with a particular embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 2 is a cross sectional view taken in the direction of line 2-2 ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a detailed elevational view of a top end of the agricultural stake ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the agricultural stake taken in the direction of line 4-4 ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 5 is a top view of the agricultural stake taken in the direction of line 5-5 ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 6 is a cross sectional view of the agricultural stake ofFIG. 1 in accordance with an alternative embodiment of the invention; and -
FIG. 7 is a cross sectional view of the agricultural stake ofFIG. 1 in accordance with yet another alternative embodiment of the invention. - The present invention will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which preferred embodiments of the invention are shown. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.
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FIG. 1 , astake 100 is shown that is used to support plants in the field. Thestake 100 is relatively lightweight but strong enough to have wire, line, string, or similar material strung betweensuccessive stakes 100 in the field. Accordingly, thestake 100 may be advantageously formed of extruded fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) material, for example. Thestake 100 comprises little to no flex memory but does allow some flex in order to bend during bad weather and high winds while under a full production weight load without breaking. - The
stake 100 includes anelongated member 102 that is generally a thin walled tube. Theelongated member 102 is generally consistent over the length so that it may be readily extruded. This minimizes the cost of items formed in accordance with this invention. Thestake 100 may have an outside diameter of ¾ inches with awall thickness 110 of approximately 4 mm. Those of ordinary skill in the art can appreciate that other dimensions and relative dimensions of theelongated member 102 may be employed. - In particular, the diameter of the
stake 100 is selected to handle various weight loads through the growth of a plant up to fill maturity. For example, a pattern of seventy-five inchlong stakes 100 dispersed within a field may withstand a 75,000-80,000 pound weight load per acre. The length of thestakes 100 may vary between forty to seventy-five inches, for example, depending on the plants to support. Anindividual stake 100 may withstand to over fifty-five plus pounds, which equates to over 190,000 pounds per acre. - The exterior surface of the elongated member as shown in
FIG. 2 , comprises a texturedexterior coating 112 impregnated with an aggregate. The aggregate may be fine sand, quartz, or other hard material that provides an exterior surface that provides purchase for a line attached thereto. The aggregate may be 60 to 80 grit size, for example, and thetextured coating 112 is sprayed onto an exterior surface of theelongated member 102 of thestake 100. As explained above, thestakes 100 may be installed in a field in rows with a line extending laterally betweenstakes 100 that is used to support growing plants, such as tomatoes. The texturedexterior coating 112 is important so that the line does not slip down thestake 100 in the field. - The
stake 100 may also include a fire-retardant additive that allows thestake 100 to withstand the commercial burning process after harvesting. Torch heat can be excessive and thestake 100 is configured to handle the extreme temperature without melting or loss of memory. Further, thestake 100 may have an ultraviolet (UV) protection additive that contributes to the relatively long field life of twelve to fifteen years. - In addition, a
cap 104 may be secured over a top end of thestake 100 as shown best inFIG. 3 . A top view of thecap 104 is shown inFIG. 5 having a circular shape in this particular aspect. Accordingly, abottom end 106 of thestake 100 as shown inFIG. 4 is configured to be driven into the ground using mechanical means without damaging the structural integrity of thestake 100 itself. Thecap 104 may be comprised of FRP or a different material than theelongated member 102. For example, thecap 104 may be comprised of a metal such as aluminum and secured to the top end of theelongated member 102 using an adhesive. Thecap 104 may also be ASA plastic or other plastic. - Thus, the
stakes 100 formed in accordance with the present invention may be driven into the ground and placed in spaced relation in a row ofstakes 100. Wires or lines are then strung between thestakes 100 to support vines and conventional connectors may be employed for connecting them to thestakes 100. Thestakes 100 are inexpensive and substantially impervious to sprays, fertilizers and atmospheric conditions. - The cross-section shape of the
stake 100 is not limited to a cylindrical or circular shape. Indeed, the cross-sectional shape can be rectangular, as shown inFIG. 6 , octagonal as shown inFIG. 7 , or any other shape that can be extruded. - A method of making the
agricultural stake 100 to support plants described above includes extruding an elongated member comprised of fiberglass reinforced plastic, and applying a coating impregnated with an aggregate to an exterior of the elongated member. The method may also include securing a cap to a top end of the elongated member. - Many modifications and other embodiments of the invention will come to the mind of one skilled in the art having the benefit of the teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings. Therefore, it is understood that the invention is not to be limited to the specific embodiments disclosed, and that modifications and embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of the appended claims.
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