Patent ID: 6939087
Filing Date: 2005-09-06
Classification: E02D

Abstract:
1. A retaining wall system for stabilizing an earthen wall comprising: at last one panel structure comprising at least one anchor mesh panel comprising at least one tension member defining at least one lock member; whereby the anchor mesh panel is arranged such that the first edge portion of the tension member is adjacent to the rear face of the panel structure and at least a portion of the bearing portion of the at least one tension member is located within the lock opening; the at least one lock member is inserted through the at least one lock opening to engage the bearing portion of the at least one tension member and the second portion of the insert to inhibit relative movement between the anchor mesh panel and the wall panel; one of the bearing portion and the return portion of the at least one tension member engages the rear face of the wall panel; the lock member engages the engaging portion of the at least one tension member at the edge portion to prevent the bearing portion from being withdrawn from the lock opening; and a gap is formed between the rear face of the wall panel and the lock member, where the gap is too small to allow a structure formed by the bearing portion and return portion of the at least one tension member to pass through the gap.