Heavy duty surface mount post system
AssigneeSleek Fence Inc.
InventorBenjamin Mitchell
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Abstract
A heavy-duty surface mount post system includes a post base with a mounting member and a post designed to slide over the tube. Shims are mounted between the mounting member and the post to create a tighter fit and to resist galvanic corrosion when the base and post are made of different materials, such as steel and aluminum. Optional decorative skirts provide additional stability and aesthetic appeal. The system is ideal for fencing installations on concrete or other solid surfaces, accommodating a range of tolerances while simplifying assembly.
Claims19
A heavy-duty surface mount post system comprising:
- a steel post base having a base plate and a vertically extending mounting member secured to the base plate,
- an aluminum post for mounting to the post base,
- at least one shim configured to fit between the mounting member and said post,
- whereby said aluminum post is separated from said steel post base to inhibit galvanic corrosion and to provide a tight fit between said steel post base and said aluminum post, restricting movement between said steel post base and said aluminum post.
A shim for a heavy-duty surface mount post system the heavy duty mounting surface mount post system having a mounting member configured for mounting to a foundation and a post tube made of a different material than the mounting member configured to said mounting member, said shim comprising:
- a body configured to be mounted between said mounting member and said post tube,
- said shim is pliable and self-forming when compressed between said post and the mounting member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.