Pile guide with replaceable inserts
OwnerSean Barnes, Michael Kirbyinventors
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Abstract
A pile guide has a body formed of thermoplastic polymer, such as polyethylene. The body has an internal area constructed and arranged to receive and retain a pile in the internal area of the body. A plurality of inserts formed of thermoplastic polymer, such as polyethylene, are attached to the internal area of the body and extend outwardly from the internal area of the body so that contact of the pile is with the inserts. The inserts are replaceable so that as the inserts wear due to frictional engagement with the pile, worn inserts may be replaced without replacement of the other components of the pile guide. The inserts are preferred to be formed of a corrosion resistant, low friction, chemical resistant, high impact and low moisture absorbing thermoplastic material.
Claims25
A pile guide, comprising:
- a body having an internal area constructed and arranged to receive and retain a pile therein,
- a plurality of spaced apart inserts formed of thermoplastic polymer, wherein the plurality of spaced apart inserts are attached to the internal area of the body and extend outwardly from the internal area of the body,
- wherein the body comprises a plurality of spaced apart slots formed in the body, and each slot of the plurality of spaced apart slots is formed and arranged to receive an insert of the plurality of inserts, and each insert of the plurality inserts is held in a slot of the plurality of spaced apart slots.
A pile guide, comprising:
- a body having an internal area constructed and arranged to receive and retain a pile therein,
- a plurality of spaced apart inserts formed of thermoplastic polymer, wherein the plurality of spaced apart inserts are attached to the internal area of the body and extend outwardly from the internal area of the body,
- wherein the body comprises a plurality of spaced apart slots formed in an upper surface of the body, and each slot of the plurality of spaced apart slots is formed and arranged to receive an insert of the plurality of inserts, and each insert of the plurality inserts occupies a slot of the plurality of spaced apart slots.
A pile guide, comprising:
- a body having an internal area constructed and arranged to receive and retain a pile therein,
- a plurality of spaced apart inserts formed of thermoplastic polymer, wherein the plurality of spaced apart inserts are positioned in the internal area of the body,
- wherein an insert of the plurality of inserts is shaped as an inverted “L” having a first leg and a second leg that meet at substantially a 90° angle, and the second leg extends over a top of the body, and the first leg extends downwardly into the internal area of the body.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.