Integrated Ground Anchoring Stake with Monolithic Locking Mechanism

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing anchoring apparatuses for securing items to the ground are inconvenient due to the need for carrying a key or device, and they often degrade in sandy environments as sand penetrates small parts, causing wear and reliability issues.

Innovation Solution

A modular stake/peg apparatus with a monolithically integrated mechanical locking mechanism that uses a special code-encryption mechanism, preventing external forces from unlocking or disassembling it, and featuring a spiral blade and hollow tip for secure anchoring in various ground types without requiring a separate key or device.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a key or separate locking device is used, then security is improved, but convenience deteriorates due to the need to carry additional items

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovesecurityVSAvoidconvenience

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent integrates the locking mechanism directly into the stake body, combining the anchoring function and security function into a single unit. The locking mechanism includes a lock chamber formed within the stake, eliminating the need for separate keys or external locking devices while maintaining security through the integrated design

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Adaptability or versatility

If small parts such as springs and screws are used in the locking mechanism, then functionality is improved, but reliability deteriorates due to sand penetration and wear

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovefunctionalityVSAvoidreliability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent removes vulnerable small parts like springs and screws from the locking mechanism design. The locking system operates through a cam-based mechanical advantage system with a lever arm that engages directly with the lock chamber, eliminating components that are susceptible to sand penetration and wear while maintaining full locking functionality

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs a cam surface with a curved profile that works with a lever arm to create mechanical advantage. This cam-based system uses continuous curved surfaces rather than discrete small parts, creating a more robust mechanism that resists sand infiltration and component wear while maintaining smooth operational movement

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

3Reliability

If the locking mechanism has multiple components, then security is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovesecurityVSAvoidcomplexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple locking components into a unified integrated structure. The lock chamber, cam mechanism, and stake body are formed as a single integrated unit, reducing the number of separate parts while maintaining security through the mechanical advantage system and direct engagement features

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS11717075B2Apparatus for secured ground anchoring

Publication Date: 2023.08.08 COHEN NOAM

AI summary

An apparatus for secured ground anchoring, including a stake that has a locking section at one end of the stake, an intermediate elongated portion and an anchoring section, a locking mechanism attached to the locking section, and a handle insertable into avoid within the stake, the handle is topped by a locking head connectable on top of the locking mechanism when the handle is inserted into the void.