Patent ID: 6305882
Filing Date: 2001-10-23
Classification: G01V

Abstract:
An apparatus for placing auger type anchors beneath the surface of the earth, comprising:a) a machine frame;b) an elongated housing having a longitudinal bore, the housing supported by the frame;c) elongated pipe carried within the housing bore, the pipe having upper and lower ends;d) an anchor holder positioned at the lower end of the pipe for removably attaching to an auger type anchor to be placed;e) a drive mechanism that includes a plurality of wheels carried by the frame for transporting the housing between upper and lower positions, including at least some wheels that frictionally grip the housing outer surface;f) the drive mechanism including a gear train for interconnecting and driving some of the wheels so that multiple of the wheels rotate at the same rotational speed; andg) a pusher that applies lateral pressure to at least one of the wheels; andh) an elevating mechanism for moving the housing, the pipe, and anchor holder into an inclined position;i) a motor drive for rotating the pipe and an attached auger type anchor.