Support stand device for rebar bender

A support stand device for a rebar bender featuring a base with a rebar bender mount; three leg mounts disposed in the base in a symmetrical configuration, three legs removably engagable in the leg mounts; securing means for securing the legs in the respective leg mounts; spike shafts disposed near the bottom ends of each leg; a spike slidably disposed in each spike shaft, the spikes can slide between at least a down position wherein the spike is extended downwardly toward and optionally into a ground surface and an up position wherein the spike is pulled upwardly in the spike shaft and out of the ground surface; securing means for securing the spikes in a position; and striking blocks disposed on the top end of each spike.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is directed to a support stand for devices including but not limited to rebar benders, more particularly to an adjustable tripod-like support stand for stabilizing rebar benders.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Rebar is a type of bar used to reinforce concrete. Manipulating (e.g., bending) of rebar can be physically difficult and requires a rebar bending device. The present invention features a support stand device for a rebar bender, allowing the rebar bender to be stabilized and secured. The support stand device of the present invention also allows for increased portability of rebar benders. The present invention is not limited to use with rebar benders.

SUMMARY

The present invention features a support stand device for a rebar bender or other device. In some embodiments, the support stand device comprises a base having a top surface and a bottom surface; a rebar bender mount extending upwardly from the top surface of the base, the rebar bender mount functions to engage a support beam of a rebar bender; a first leg mount, a second leg mount, and a third leg mount each disposed in the base in a symmetrical configuration; a first leg, a second leg, and a third leg adapted to removably engage the first leg mount, the second leg mount, and the third leg mount, respectively; a first securing means disposed in the first leg mount, a second securing means disposed in the second leg mount, and a third securing means disposed in the third leg mount, the securing means each function to secure the leg in the respective leg mount; a first spike shaft disposed near a bottom end of the first leg, a second spike shaft disposed near a bottom end of the second leg, and a third spike shaft disposed near a bottom end of the third leg; a first spike slidably disposed in the first spike shaft, a second spike slidably disposed in the second spike shaft, and a third spike slidably disposed in the third spike shaft, the spikes can slide between multiple positions in their respective spike shafts including a down position wherein the spike is extended downwardly toward and optionally into a ground surface and an up position wherein the spike is pulled upwardly in the spike shaft and out of the ground surface, the spikes function to secure the support stand device in the ground surface; a fourth securing means disposed in the first spike shaft, a fifth securing means disposed in the second spike shaft, and a sixth securing means disposed in the third spike shaft, the securing means each function to secure the spike in the respective spike shaft; and a striking block disposed on each top end of the spikes, the striking blocks provide a means of moving the spikes from the up position to the down position.

In some embodiments, the base has a generally triangular shape with flattened tips. In some embodiments, the support stand device further comprises floor brackets disposed on the bottom ends of each of the legs, the floor brackets function to help provide an even fit on a ground surface and allow the legs to be secured to the ground surface if desired. In some embodiments, the first securing means is a first locking knob, the second securing means is a second locking knob, and the third securing means is a third locking knob. In some embodiments, the support stand device further comprises a strike pad is disposed atop each of the striking blocks. In some embodiments, the fourth securing means is a fourth locking knob, the fifth securing means is a fifth locking knob, and the sixth securing means is a sixth locking knob.

DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Referring now toFIGS. 1-5, the present invention features a support stand device100for a rebar bender101, allowing the rebar bender101to be stabilized and secured. The support stand device of the present invention also allows for increased portability of rebar benders101. The present invention is not limited to use with rebar benders.

The support stand device100of the present invention comprises a base110having a top surface and a bottom surface. In some embodiments, the base110has a generally triangular shape or variation thereof. For example, as shown inFIG. 1andFIG. 2, the base has a generally triangular shape wherein the tips of the triangular shape are flattened. The base110is not limited to the aforementioned shape. For example, in some embodiments, the base110is generally rectangular, circular, pentagonal (or other geometrical shape), an irregular shape, the like, or a combination thereof.

Extending upwardly from the top surface of the base110is a rebar bender mount120. The rebar bender mount120functions to engage the rebar bender101. For example, in some embodiments the rebar bender mount120is generally hollow and is adapted to snugly receive a support beam of the rebar bender101. In some embodiments, the rebar bender mount120is adapted to snugly fit inside the support beam of the rebar bender101(seeFIG. 5, for example). The rebar bender mount120is not limited to the aforementioned mechanisms for engaging the rebar bender101.

Disposed in the base110in a symmetrical configuration are a first leg mount130a, a second leg mount130b, and a third leg mount130c(seeFIG. 2). The first leg mount130a, a second leg mount130b, and a third leg mount130ceach function to engage (e.g., removably) and support a first leg140a, a second leg140b, and a third leg140c, respectively. The leg mounts130and legs140are positioned symmetrically so as to provide an even and balanced support for the rebar bender101mounted to the mount120. The bottom ends of the legs (e.g., floor brackets142) are generally slanted with respect to the axis of the legs so as to provide an even fit on a ground surface (seeFIG. 4). The floor brackets142may be securable to the ground surface.

The legs140can be secured in the respective leg mounts130via securing means. The securing means may include a locking knob150disposed in the leg mounts130. For example, a first securing means (e.g., a first locking knob150a) is disposed in the first leg mount130a, a second securing means (e.g., a second locking knob150b) is disposed in the second leg mount130b, and a third securing means (e.g., a third locking knob150c) is disposed in the third leg mount130c. Locking knobs are well known to one of ordinary skill in the art. For example, locking knobs comprise a screw that can be tightened and loosened to either secure or release the leg in the leg mount.

Disposed near the bottom ends of each of the legs140is a spike160, for example a first spike160ais disposed near the bottom end of the first leg140a, a second spike160bis disposed near the bottom end of the second leg140b, and a third spike160cis disposed near the bottom end of the third leg140c. The spikes160function to secure the support stand device100in a ground surface, for example the spikes160are driven into the ground surface to provide stability to the support stand device100. Each of the spikes160are slidably disposed in a spike shaft (e.g., the first spike160ais disposed in a first spike shaft, the second spike160bis disposed in a second spike shaft, and the third spike160cis dispose din a third spike shaft) disposed on the legs near the bottom ends. The spikes160can slide between multiple positions (in the respective spike shafts) including but not limited to a down position wherein the spike160is driven into the ground surface and an up position wherein the spike160is pulled upwardly in the spike shaft and out of the ground surface (seeFIG. 1).

Disposed on the top end of each of the spikes160is a striking block170(e.g., a first striking block170a, a second striking block170b, and a third striking block170c). The striking block170provides an easy means of pushing down on the spikes160into the ground surface. In some embodiments, a strike pad172is disposed atop each of the striking blocks170(e.g., to provide durability, for example). The spikes160can be secured in a position (e.g., an up position, a down position, a position in between) via a securing means. In some embodiments, the securing means includes a locking knob disposed in each of the spike shafts. For example, a fourth securing means (e.g., a fourth locking knob150d) is disposed in the first spike shaft, a fifth securing means (e.g., a fifth locking knob150e) is disposed in the second spike shaft, and a sixth securing means (e.g., a sixth locking knob150f) is disposed in the third spike shaft. Locking knobs are well known to one of ordinary skill in the art. For example, locking knobs comprise a screw that can be tightened and loosened to either secure or release the spike in the spike shaft.

The disclosures of the following U.S. patents are incorporated in their entirety by reference herein: U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/366,631.