Patent ID: 6983568
Filing Date: 2006-01-10
Classification: E02D

Abstract:
1. An anchor operable to couple to a structure through a connecting member to the ground, the anchor comprising: an anchor shank having a first end and a second end; the first end providing a driving surface for the anchor; a connection feature positioned proximate the first end of the anchor shank and remote from the driving surface, the connection feature having an offset from a central axis of the anchor shank; a pivot slot having a lock feature defined in part by a notch; the pivot slot positioned proximate the second end of the anchor shank; an anchor body pivotally connected to the anchor shank by a pivot pin disposed in the pivot slot the pivot pin being configured to abut the notch upon rotation of the anchor body; the anchor body having a first end and a second end, the first end of the anchor body formed with an angled portion that extends away from the central axis of the anchor shank in the same direction as the offset of the connection feature, the angled portion for engaging with the ground when the anchor is set; the pivot pin disposed intermediate the first end and the second end of the anchor body, the pivot pin formed to couple with the notch associated with the lock feature of the pivot slot; and the anchor having a first position with the anchor body operable to pivot in the pivot slot to a second position with the first end of the anchor body extending towards the first end of the anchor shank and the pivot pin couples to the lock feature of the pivot slot.