Patent ID: 6622977
Filing Date: 2003-09-23
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
In a conduit system subject to twisting of a conduit around a longitudinal axis, a staking device for fixing the conduit in position on a ground surface, comprising:a clamping apparatus having gripping elements on an inside surface of an opening substantially the size and shape of a cross section of the conduit, the clamping apparatus openable to fit over the conduit and closable to clamp to the conduit such that the conduit may not rotate relative to the clamping apparatus; a stake adapter mounted to the clamping apparatus, the stake adapter having a sleeve opening of a first diameter and a longitudinal axis substantially tangential to the clamping apparatus; and a stake having a length and substantially the first diameter of the sleeve opening, and comprising an upper portion having a shape following the shape of the clamping apparatus, such that with the stake inserted the upper portion of the stake engages the clamping apparatus to aid in pinning the clamping apparatus and the captured conduit to the ground surface, the stake for sliding into the sleeve opening and into the ground surface, to pin the conduit securely to the ground surface, preventing rotation of the conduit; charaterized in that the clamping apparatus is formed of a first and a second portion, the first joined to the second by a hinge to make the clamping apparatus openable, and wherein the clamping apparatus further comprises a latching mechanism opposite the hinge for latching the clamping apparatus closed to grip the conduit.