Multi-stage extending ground anchor assembly
AssigneeJangpyoung Construction Co., Ltd.
InventorsYoung-Su Yun, Byeong-Kwan Na
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Abstract
In general, embodiments of the present invention relate to ground anchor assemblies. Specifically, the present invention provides a multi-stage extending ground anchor assembly including wing members that are coupled to a fixing member of the ground anchor assembly. The wing members are configured to make contact with an inner wall of a ground hole such that the earth anchor assembly can be used in surfaces of any consistency, including both bedrock and soft surfaces.
Claims20
A multi-stage extending earth anchor assembly for installing in a ground hole, comprising:
- a fixing member, the fixing member having an elongated body portion and at least one channel oriented substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis;
- a moving member being oriented along the longitudinal axis of the fixing member and being coupled to the fixing member via the at least one channel, the moving member having a base portion and an elongated portion, wherein the elongated portion includes at least one inclined surface;
- a primary compressor configured to provide a first movement of the moving member in a direction of the fixing member along a longitudinal axis formed by the combination of the fixing member and moving member such that the fixing member and moving member become compressed;
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- a plurality of wing members pivotally coupled to the fixing member, wherein each of the plurality of wing members include one or more fixing latches on its outer surface, and wherein the compression the plurality of wing members to contact the at least one inclined surface and to move along the at least one inclined surface, causing the plurality of wing members to move laterally outward from the longitudinal axis based on the contact between the plurality of wing members and the at least one inclined surface and causing the one or more fixing couplers to make contact with an inner wall of the ground hole.
A method for installing an earth anchor assembly in a ground hole, comprising:
- inserting the earth anchor assembly into the ground hole, wherein the earth anchor assembly includes a fixing member and a moving member, wherein the fixing member configured to receive at least a portion of a moving member, wherein the moving member is positioned below the fixing member, wherein the moving member includes a base portion and an elongated portion, wherein the elongated portion includes at least one inclined surface;
- providing a first movement of the moving member in a direction of the fixing member along a longitudinal axis formed by the combination of the fixing member and moving member such that the fixing member and moving member become compressed, wherein the compression causes a contact between the plurality of wing members and the at least one inclined surface;
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- moving the plurality of wing members laterally away from the longitudinal axis based on the contact between the plurality of wing members and the at least one inclined surface causing the one or more fixing latches to make contact with an inner wall of the ground hole.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.