ANCHOR DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING A POST

摘要

A method of installation of a post (18) in the ground which includes the steps of: (i) forming a hole in the ground; (ii) locating a ground anchor (10, 10A) in the hole having one or more internal sockets (16, 16B) wherein the or each internal socket is substantially flush with ground level; and (iii) inserting the guide post in the internal socket whereby said post is retained therein with a major part of the post extending above ground level whereby flexing of the post upon impact may occur about a hinge point (52) corresponding with ground level comprises a first "special technical feature". Also claimed is a ground anchor (10) for supporting a guide post in the ground having a body and one or more ground penetration members (12) and at least one internal socket (16) for receiving the guide post in use wherein there is provided retaining means (19) for retaining the guide post within said at least one internal socket in us wherein said retaining means is located adjacent said at least one internal socket for effecting release of the guide post from said at least one internal socket when required.