Ground fixation device

Abstract

The present invention relates to a ground fixation device for fixating posts such as lamps, flagpoles, signs and similar substantially vertical objects to a substantially flat ground surface. The ground fixation device comprises an elongated rail extending along the ground surface, at least one fastening device located at said rail and at least one anchoring mechanism located at said rail for entering the surface of the ground.

1 . A ground fixation device for fixating posts such as lamps, flagpoles, signs and similar substantially vertical objects to a substantially flat ground surface comprising:
 an elongated rail defining a first end and an opposite second end and a longitudinal dimension along said ground surface between said first end and said second end,   at least one fastening device located at said rail, and   at least one removable anchoring mechanism located at said rail near said first end and/or said second end for entering the surface of the ground, said anchoring mechanism being a spike or screw or similar which is driven into the ground by a vertical force such as by the use of a hammer or alternatively screwed into the ground by a rotational movement so as to fixate the rail to the ground.   
     
     
         2 . The ground fixation device according to  claim 1 , wherein said fastening device comprises an outwards extending threaded rod, or alternatively a rod having an interior threaded channel, for attaching said post. 
     
     
         3 . The ground fixation device according to  claim 1 , wherein said rail comprises:
 a rectangular bottom surface juxtaposed said ground surface extending between said first and second ends,   a rectangular top surface opposite said bottom surface extending between said first and second ends, said top surface having a gap extending between said first and second end.   two rectangular side surfaces perpendicular to said top and bottom surfaces extending between said first and second ends.   
     
     
         4 . The ground fixation device according to  claim 3 , wherein said fastening device may be translated in said longitudinal dimension and said fastening device includes means for fixating said fastening device to said rail. 
     
     
         5 . The ground fixation device according to  claim 1 , wherein said fastening device is permanently fixated to said rail. 
     
     
         6 . The ground fixation device according to  claim 1 , further comprising a second rail extending perpendicular outwards from said elongated rail. 
     
     
         7 . The ground fixation device according to  claim 1 , wherein said fastening device comprise an extension plate. 
     
     
         8 . The ground fixation device according to  claim 1 , further comprising at least one holder tube placed on the rail at said first end and/or second end, said holder tube being arranged for inserting and fixating said anchoring mechanism. 
     
     
         9 . The ground fixation device according to  claim 8 , wherein said holder tube is positioned in a vertical direction in relation to the ground. 
     
     
         10 . The ground fixation device according to  claim 8 , wherein said holder tube is inclined in relation to the vertical plane. 
     
     
         11 . The ground fixation device according to  claim 8 , wherein said holder tube is movable. 
     
     
         12 . (canceled) 
     
     
         13 . The ground fixation device according to  claim 8 , wherein the holder tube comprises a screw or similar for clamping the anchoring mechanism to the rail. 
     
     
         14 . A method of fixating posts such as lamps, flagpoles, signs and similar substantially vertical objects to a substantially flat ground surface comprising the steps of:
 attaching a ground fixation device according to  claim 8  to said post   raising the post to a vertical position,   the anchoring mechanism is then plugged into the ground deep enough for providing a hold.   
     
     
         15 . A method according to  claim 14 , wherein screws in the holder tubes around the spikes are tightened to fasten the ground fixation device in an appropriate preferably horizontal alignment.