Bollard Anchor System

Abstract

An anchor system for anchoring a bollard. Some of the various embodiments of the present disclosure include a base and a rod. The rod is inserted into the ground to secure the rod to the ground. The base is connected to the rod to secure the base to the ground. The bollard is connected to the base to secure the bollard to the ground. Some other embodiments include the base, the rod, and/or a helical member, a nut, a washer, one or more prongs, and one or more set screws.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An anchor system for a bollard comprising:
 a tube having a channel therethrough;   an upper support connected to the tube;   a lower support connected to the tube, wherein the upper support and the lower support are positioned a distance apart from each other leaving a space therebetween;   a rod extending through the channel of the tube, wherein the rod is adapted to be partially inserted into a ground thereby positioning an upper portion of the rod above the ground and a lower portion of the rod in the ground; and   at least one prong positioned at least partially in the space between the upper support and the lower support, wherein the at least one prong is connected to at least one of the upper support, the tube or the lower support, wherein the at least one prong is adapted to be surrounded by a mass of concrete.   
     
     
         2 . The anchor system of  claim 1 , further comprising a helical member connected to the lower portion of the rod. 
     
     
         3 . The anchor system of  claim 1 , further comprising a grip connected to the upper portion of the rod. 
     
     
         4 . The anchor system of  claim 3 , wherein the grip comprises a nut threadably connected to the rod. 
     
     
         5 . The anchor system of  claim 1 , wherein the space between the upper support and the lower support is adapted to be filled with a mass of concrete. 
     
     
         6 . The anchor system of  claim 1 , wherein an upper surface of the upper support is adapted to be level with an upper surface of a mass of concrete. 
     
     
         7 . The anchor system of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one set screw threadably connected through a side of the tube, wherein the at least one set screw is adapted to contact the upper portion of the rod positioned in the channel and connect the tube to the rod. 
     
     
         8 . The anchor system of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of set screws threadably connected through a side of the tube, wherein the plurality of set screws are each adapted to contact the upper portion of the rod positioned in the channel and connect the tube to the rod. 
     
     
         9 . The anchor system of  claim 1 , wherein an inner diameter of the tube is greater than an outer diameter of the rod. 
     
     
         10 . The anchor system of  claim 1 , wherein the upper support includes a planar upper surface. 
     
     
         11 . An anchor system for a bollard comprising:
 a tube having a channel therethrough;   an upper support connected to the tube;   a lower support connected to the tube, wherein the upper support and the lower support are positioned a distance apart from each other leaving a space therebetween;   a rod extending through the channel of the tube, wherein the rod is adapted to be partially inserted into a ground thereby positioning an upper portion of the rod above the ground and a lower portion of the rod in the ground; and   a plurality of prongs positioned at least partially in the space between the upper support and the lower support, wherein the plurality of prongs are each connected to at least one of the upper support, the tube or the lower support, wherein the plurality of prongs are adapted to be surrounded by a mass of concrete.   
     
     
         12 . The anchor system of  claim 11 , further comprising a helical member connected to the lower portion of the rod. 
     
     
         13 . The anchor system of  claim 11 , further comprising a grip connected to the upper portion of the rod. 
     
     
         14 . The anchor system of  claim 13 , wherein the grip comprises a nut threadably connected to the rod. 
     
     
         15 . The anchor system of  claim 11 , wherein the space between the upper support and the lower support is adapted to be filled with a mass of concrete. 
     
     
         16 . The anchor system of  claim 11 , wherein an upper surface of the upper support is adapted to be level with an upper surface of a mass of concrete. 
     
     
         17 . The anchor system of  claim 11 , further comprising at least one set screw threadably connected through a side of the tube, wherein the at least one set screw is adapted to contact the upper portion of the rod positioned in the channel and connect the tube to the rod. 
     
     
         18 . The anchor system of  claim 11 , further comprising a plurality of set screws threadably connected through a side of the tube, wherein the plurality of set screws are each adapted to contact the upper portion of the rod positioned in the channel and connect the tube to the rod. 
     
     
         19 . The anchor system of  claim 11 , wherein an inner diameter of the tube is greater than an outer diameter of the rod. 
     
     
         20 . An anchor system for a bollard comprising:
 a tube having a channel therethrough;   an upper support connected to the tube;   a lower support connected to the tube, wherein the upper support and the lower support are positioned a distance apart from each other leaving a space therebetween, and wherein the space between the upper support and the lower support is adapted to be filled with a mass of concrete;   a rod extending through the channel of the tube, wherein the rod is adapted to be partially inserted into a ground thereby positioning an upper portion of the rod above the ground and a lower portion of the rod in the ground, and wherein an inner diameter of the tube is greater than an outer diameter of the rod;   a plurality of set screws threadably connected through a side of the tube, wherein the plurality of set screws are each adapted to contact the upper portion of the rod positioned in the channel and connect the tube to the rod; and   a plurality of prongs positioned at least partially in the space between the upper support and the lower support, wherein the plurality of prongs are each connected to at least one of the upper support, the tube or the lower support, wherein the plurality of prongs are adapted to be surrounded by a mass of concrete.