Post driving guide
US11859402B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04H17/263
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus including mechanisms for holding or guiding a fence post (or other type of post), in an essentially vertical orientation and in a relatively loose manner so that the apparatus can readily be removed part way through the post-driving activity and so that the downward driving force does not damage the apparatus. The apparatus is expandable from a compact transport configuration to a free-standing use configuration, and includes an assembly head having a connecting means for connecting a pair of pivotable 1st and 2nd support legs (each having a foot end and having an apex end pivotably connected to the assembly head and essentially opposing the apex end of the other support leg); a 3rd pivotable support leg having a 3rd foot end and a 3rd apex end pivotably connected to the assembly head (and enabling the apparatus to stand when all three support legs are pivoted outwardly); and a stabilizer support downstanding from the assembly head, and including a lower connection end. The apparatus also includes a stabilizer guide member having a middle portion pivotably connected to said lower connection end of said stabilizer support; a stabilizer end pivotably connected to said 3r…
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