Anchoring apparatus

Abstract

Disclosed is an anchoring apparatus for use in anchoring structures to the ground by use of elongated flexible straps. The anchoring apparatus has a lower ground engaging portion for attaching the apparatus to the ground; a threaded shaft extending from the lower portion; and an upper portion attached to the threaded shaft for attaching the straps to the apparatus. In one embodiment, the upper portion is provided with one or more heads, each of which has first and second flanges which extend at an angle with respect to each other. One of these flanges is provided with a bore through which the head is attached to the shaft by means of a threaded fastener. The other of these flanges is provided with means for attaching a strap thereto. In this embodiment, the attachment means comprise an elongated slot in the other flange with a flat-sided bar attached to extend across the slot. In another embodiment, a round knurled pin is used in place of the flat-sided bar. In a third embodiment, two parallel elongated slots are provided in the second flange. In a fourth embodiment, the upper portion is U-shaped and is attached to the shaft at its base and is held in place by a threaded fastener. At least one pair of aligned bores is provided in the parallel legs of the U-shaped upper portion. A flat-sided pin is positioned in each of the bores. Each of the bores is provided with a protrusion which will prevent rotation of the pin in one direction. A clamp is provided on the pin for attaching the strap thereto.

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