| 摘要 |
A post mounting arrangement for ground installation of a post comprising a tubular body portion ( 6 ) which is adapted to be installed into the ground and has an open end adapted to receive a post ( 2 ) to be supported. The open end of the tubular body portion comprises an enlarged flange portion defining a head portion ( 14 ) of the tubular main body portion ( 6 ). The head flange portion ( 14 ) includes a resilient retaining collar ( 12, 12 ') adapted to receive and engage the post, and a strengthening band ( 8 ). The head portion ( 14 ) comprises a first recess ( 22 ) defined therein within which the said collar ( 12, 12 ') is engaged and mounted, and a second recess ( 20 ) defined in the head portion adapted to receive the said strengthening band ( 8 ). The collar may comprise a shock absorbing element ( 12 ') having a groove ( 42 ) capable of receiving an expansion ring ( 44 ) to lock the element into place and seal it both to the post ( 2 ) and the head portion ( 14 ). Alternatively, the head portion ( 14 ) further comprises a separate cap ( 10 ) which is adapted to be fitted to and engages with said head portion ( 14 ) to enclose said recesses ( 20, 22 ) and secure said collar ( 12 ) and strengthening ring ( 8 ) within said recesses. |
