GROUND ANCHOR AND METHOD OF USING A GROUND ANCHOR

摘要

An anchor member, spacers, nuts, anchor kits and methods of utilizing the same are provided. The anchor member has a threaded second end configured for engagement by a nut. In use, a first end of the anchor member is inserted in the ground with the second end extending out of the ground, such as through an aperture in a plate. One or more spacers are located over the anchor member. The nut is threaded onto the second end of the anchor member into engagement with the spacer(s). The threaded length of the second end of the anchor member and the length of the nut are selected to ensure a minimum desired contact distance and, in one embodiment, permit adjustability relative to the spacers.

主权项

1. A ground anchor kit comprising:
an anchor member, said anchor member comprising an elongate body having a first end and an opposing second end, said threads not extending along said entire body but extending along said second end a distance T, where T is greater than or equal to a distance X which comprises at least a minimum distance of engagement with a nut to sustain desired loading of said anchor member; a nut, said nut comprising a body having a passage there through, said passage having threads extending at least a distance N, where N is greater than or equal to X, said threads configured to engage with said threads on said second end of said anchor member; and one or more spacers, each spacer having a first end and a second end and an interior passage for accepting a portion of said anchor member, at least two of said spacers having different lengths between their first and second ends.