摘要 |
<p>A ground anchor apparatus comprising a ground anchor 10 and a driving rod (90, figure 28) locatable in a socket provided in the anchor. There is a strap 40 securable at one end to the anchor, there is a strap ratchet provided by a set of teeth and a cap 70 having a slot through which the strap can be inserted. The cap has a cap ratchet (43, figure 10) provided by at least one cap tooth. The ground anchor can be driven to a desired depth in ground by application of force to the driving rod (90, figure 28) when located in the socket. The strap secured to the ground anchor can be dragged into the ground as the ground anchor is driven to the desired depth, with a second end of the strap left above ground level. The second end of the strap can be inserted through the slot in the cap with the cap ratchet engaging the strap ratchet.</p> |