Ground anchor for flexible delineator

摘要

A ground anchor for a delineator includes a unitary plastic body having a receptacle shaped and configured for connection to a delineator post and a ground engaging portion extending from the receptacle along a longitudinal axis. The ground engaging portion includes a plurality of tapered blades. Delineator assemblies using the ground anchor, and methods of installing the ground anchor, are also provided.

主权项

1. A ground anchor for a delineator, the ground anchor comprising:
a unitary plastic body comprising:
a receptacle shaped and configured for connection to a delineator post; anda ground engaging portion extending from said receptacle along a longitudinal axis, said ground engaging portion comprising a plurality of tapered blades each having a linear edge, wherein at least two of said tapered blades each comprise at least one cutout interrupting and extending inwardly from said linear edge and defining at least one barb, wherein said linear edge is positioned on and extends from opposite sides of said cutout, wherein said at least one barb defined on each of said at least two tapered blades does not extend outwardly from said linear edge of said blade, and wherein said at least one barb on one of said at least two blades is longitudinally offset from said at least one barb on the other of said at least two tapered blades along said longitudinal axis, and wherein said at least one barb on said one of said at least two tapered blades is not longitudinally aligned with any barbs on said other of said at least two tapered blades.