Pre-fabricated anchor block and rotatable anchor rod

Abstract

A pre-fabricated anchor block is disclosed. The anchor block includes structure that forms at least one multi-facetted channel to receive and capture a rotatable, removable anchor rod.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A pre-fabricated anchor block comprising forming at least one multi-facetted channel to receive and capture an anchor rod. 
     
     
         2 . The anchor block of  claim 1  comprising corrosion resistant material. 
     
     
         3 . The anchor block of  claim 1  comprising glass-reinforced plastic. 
     
     
         4 . The anchor block of  claim 1  comprising re-bar or other structural material as reinforcement. 
     
     
         5 . The anchor block of  claim 1  comprising reinforced pre-cast concrete or pre- or post-tensioned pre-cast concrete. 
     
     
         6 . The anchor block of  claim 1  wherein the at least one multi-facetted channel of the anchor block creates at least one T-shaped portion, at least one J-shaped portion, and at least one trapezoidal portion in said channel;
 wherein the at least one T-shaped portion, at least one J-shaped portion, and at least one trapezoidal portion extend into or through one another. 
 
     
     
         7 . The anchor block of  claim 1  wherein the channel is configured to allow an anchor rod to rotate in at least one direction. 
     
     
         8 . The anchor block of  claim 1  wherein a seal covers at least one channel. 
     
     
         9 . The anchor block of  claim 1  comprising ribs. 
     
     
         10 . The anchor block of  claim 1  comprising a base plate. 
     
     
         11 . An anchor rod comprising:
 at least one shaft,   a first end that is enlarged to engage and to couple with a channel of an anchor block, and   a second end with at least one connection location;   wherein the anchor rod is configured to be rotatable within and removable from the channel of the anchor block.   
     
     
         12 . The anchor rod of  claim 11  wherein the enlarged end forms a perpendicular shape with respect to the at least one shaft of the anchor rod. 
     
     
         13 . The anchor rod of  claim 11  wherein the enlarged end is formed from the same material as the at least one shaft. 
     
     
         14 . The anchor rod of  claim 11  wherein the at least one connection location on the second end is a hole suited to couple with a guy cable. 
     
     
         15 . The anchor rod of  claim 11  wherein all or a portion of the anchor rod is covered by a corrosion resistant coating or surface finish. 
     
     
         16 . A method for preparing a pre-fabricated anchoring system, the method comprising the following steps:
 a first step of installing a pre-fabricated anchor block; and   a second step of inserting and securing one enlarged end of an anchor rod within the pre-fabricated anchor block; wherein the rod remains rotatable and removable with respect to the block.   
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 16 , further comprising: coupling one or more guy cables to the anchor rod. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 16 , further comprising:
 determining a prescribed depth and a first angle for installing the pre-fabricated anchor block;   determining a prescribed second angle for installing the anchor rod;   adjusting the anchor block to the prescribed depth and first angle during installation; and   adjusting the anchor rod to the prescribed second angle during installation.   
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 16 , further comprising: preparing a site for installation. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 16 , further comprising: installing a seal over at least a portion of the pre-fabricated anchor block.