Patent ID: 8272824
Filing Date: 2012-09-25
Classification: A01G,B66F

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for installing poles for pole buildings comprising: a frame adapted to be attached to a prime mover; a mounting plate operatively slideably attached to the frame along a first axis; a first member having a second axis, the first member being operatively pivotally attached to the mounting plate for pivoting about a third and a fourth axis; a second member operatively attached to the first member; a third member operatively attached to the second member for movement in a direction along an axis substantially perpendicular to the second axis; a fourth member operatively pivotally attached to the third member about a fifth axis substantially parallel to the second axis; a first clamping device operatively attached to the fourth member, the first clamping device having at least a first powered roller thereon; and a second clamping device having a second roller thereon, the second clamping device being operatively attached to the fourth member; and one of the first and second clamping devices being operatively mounted to the fourth member for movement between a first position and a second position, the first position being closer to the other clamping device than the second position is to the other clamping device, whereby a post to be inserted into a post hole can be clamped between the first and second rollers and held by the first and second clamping devices.