Mounting arrangement

Abstract

A mounting arrangement ( 18 ) for mounting together components 1 ( 2, 14 ) of a gravestone ( 10 ), and for mounting the gravestone ( 10 ) to the ground. The arrangement ( 18 ) includes an elongate member ( 20 ) threaded on an upper part and mounting a nut ( 22 ). Beneath the nut ( 22 ) are engagement assemblies ( 32 ) for each component of the gravestone ( 10 ), separated by a spacer member ( 34 ). The assemblies ( 32 ) comprise a pair of engagement members ( 36 ) which together define a loose cylindrical sleeve around the elongate member ( 20 ). A diagonal cut ( 28 ) is provided between the two members ( 36 ) which causes the members ( 36 ) to move radially outwardly in opposite directions to engage opposite sides of a hole, when the assembly ( 36 ) is compressed by downward movement of the nut ( 22 ) along the elongate member ( 20 ).

1 . A mounting arrangement, the arrangement being elongate and extendable through a hole, the mounting arrangement including an elongate member and an engagement assembly mounted on the elongate member, the engagement assembly being configured such that when compressed in an axial direction of the elongate member, parts of the engagement assembly move radially outwards in at least generally opposite directions, whereby to engage opposite sides of the hole and retain the mounting arrangement therein. 
     
     
         2 . A mounting arrangement according to  claim 1 , in which a fixed member is provided on the elongate member against which one end of the engagement assembly is engageable. 
     
     
         3 . A mounting arrangement according to  claim 2 , in which a movable member is provided on the elongate member and engageable against the other end of the engagement assembly to permit compression thereof. 
     
     
         4 . A mounting arrangement according to  claim 3 , in which the movable member is threadably mounted on the elongate member. 
     
     
         5 . A mounting arrangement according to  claim 3 , in which in use, the movable member is provided above the engagement assembly. 
     
     
         6 . A mounting arrangement according to  claim 3 , in which a formation is provided on the movable member to permit rotation thereof by a tool. 
     
     
         7 . A mounting arrangement according to  claim 6 , in which the formation is a security formation only rotatable by a corresponding tool of non conventional configuration. 
     
     
         8 . A mounting arrangement according to  claim 1 , in which the engagement assembly includes a pair of engagement members located axially adjacent each other on the elongate member, with the elongate member extending through openings in the engagement members, the diameter of the openings being such that the engagement members fit loosely on the elongate member, the engagement members each having inclined cooperable engagement faces such that as the engagement members are pushed together in an axial direction, the engagement faces urge the engagement members radially outwardly in opposite directions to each other. 
     
     
         9 . A mounting arrangement according to  claim 8 , in which a resilient member extends around the engagement members to urge them radially together. 
     
     
         10 . A mounting arrangement according to  claim 9 , in which a formation such as a groove is provided on the outside of the engagement members to receive the resilient member. 
     
     
         11 . A mounting arrangement according to  claim 8 , in which a resilient member or members extend around the elongate member within the engagement members' openings to retain the engagement members substantially in a coaxial alignment at rest. 
     
     
         12 . A mounting arrangement according to  claim 1 , in which a plurality of engagement assemblies are provided on the elongate member. 
     
     
         13 . A mounting arrangement according to  claim 12 , in which one or more spacer members are provided between the engagement assemblies. 
     
     
         14 . A mounting arrangement according to  claim 13 , in which the spacer member or members is a sliding fit on the elongate member. 
     
     
         15 . A mounting arrangement according to  claim 1 , in which the arrangement includes a ground anchor which extends below the elongate member. 
     
     
         16 . A mounting arrangement according to  claim 15 , in which the ground anchor and elongate member are integral. 
     
     
         17 . A mounting arrangement according to  claim 15 , in which the ground anchor and elongate member are selectively mountable together. 
     
     
         18 . A mounting arrangement according to  claim 17 , in which the ground anchor and elongate member include respective threaded engagement formations. 
     
     
         19 . A mounting arrangement according to  claim 1 , in which a formation is provided on an upper part in use of the elongate member to permit rotation thereof by a tool to permit mounting to the ground anchor. 
     
     
         20 . A mounting arrangement according to  claim 1 , in which the external surface of the or each engagement assembly is formed so as to enhance grip with the walls of a hole. 
     
     
         21 . A mounting arrangement for a memorial, the arrangement being according to  claim 1  and configured such that the engagement assembly can engage against a part of the memorial. 
     
     
         22 . A mounting arrangement according to  claim 21 , in which the memorial has a plurality of components, and the mounting arrangement is configured to have a respective engagement assembly engageable with each of the components. 
     
     
         23 . A method of mounting a memorial, the method including locating the memorial in situ, drilling an at least generally vertical hole into the memorial, locating a mounting arrangement according to either of the preceding two paragraphs into the hole, and compressing the engagement assembly or assemblies so as to engage with the memorial. 
     
     
         24 . A method of mounting a memorial according to  claim 23 , in which where the memorial has a plurality of components, an engagement assembly is provided for each of the components, and each engagement assembly is compressed to engage with the respective component. 
     
     
         25 . A method of mounting a memorial according to  claim 23 , in which the hole is drilled into the ground below the memorial. 
     
     
         26 . A method of mounting a memorial according to  claim 23 , in which a ground anchor is located in the hole, and the mounting arrangement connected thereto. 
     
     
         27 - 30 . (canceled)