Elevated modular hose hanger
The invention involves a modular elevated hose hanger system. The system includes a vertical support member suitable for insertion into a ground surface for elevating the hose hanger and preventing unwanted rotation of the hose hanger about the vertical axis of the vertical support member. The hose hanger is constructed of a cylindrical segment having features for interlocking with the vertical support member. A modular face plate cooperates with the cylindrical segment to provide structural support to the cylindrical segment while being easily removable and replaceable.
1. A modular elevated hose hanger system comprising:
a vertical support member, said vertical support member having a first end for engagement with a ground surface, said first end including a ground penetrating spike member, an outrigger member positioned adjacent and above said ground penetrating spike member, a distal end of said outrigger member including a second ground penetrating spike member, a second end of said vertical support member including a finial portion, and a mount assembly secured to a sidewall of said vertical support member, said mount assembly spaced away from said finial portion so that a top portion of said vertical support member functions as a rear limiter, said mount assembly constructed and arranged to secure a cylindrical segment in a perpendicular relationship to said vertical support member;
said cylindrical segment formed from metal, including an inner surface and an outer surface, a front portion of said inner surface including at least three tabs secured thereto, said tabs spaced apart and including an aperture for cooperation with a fastener to secure a face plate to the front portion of said cylindrical segment, a rear portion of said cylindrical segment includes a rear support member, said rear support member extending from one distal end of the rear portion of said cylindrical segment to another distal end of said cylindrical segment, said rear support member to provide structural support to said cylindrical segment;
a face plate, said face plate including a front surface and a rear surface, said rear surface including a plurality of fasteners secured to and positioned on said rear surface to align with said tabs secured to said front portion of said cylindrical segment, said face plate providing a structural support to the front portion of said cylindrical segment when secured to the at least three tabs.
2. The modular hose hanger of claim 1 including a plurality of strengthening beads formed into said metal to add rigidity to said cylindrical segment; said strengthening beads defined as permanent elongated displacement of the material forming said cylindrical segment.
3. The modular hose hanger of claim 1 further including a cylindrical segment vertical support member, said cylindrical segment vertical support member secured to and extending between a central portion of said rear support member and an uppermost portion of said inner surface.
4. The modular hose hanger of claim 1 wherein said plurality of said fasteners secured to the rear surface of said face plate are threaded fasteners.
5. The modular hose hanger of claim 4 wherein said threaded fasteners include wing nuts for hand attachment and removal of said face plate.
6. The modular hose hanger of claim 4 wherein said threaded fasteners are welded to said rear surface.
7. The modular hose hanger of claim 4 wherein said threaded fasteners are integrally formed to said rear surface.
8. The modular hose hanger of claim 1 wherein said face plate extends above an uppermost surface of said cylindrical segment to form a front limiter for said hose hanger.
9. The modular hose hanger of claim 1 wherein said outrigger is a U-shaped member, legs of said U-shaped member oriented to engage said ground surface to resist rotation of said modular hose hanger during use.
10. The modular hose hanger of claim 1 wherein a distal end of said first ground penetrating spike includes a blade portion for penetration of hard ground surfaces.
11. The modular hose hanger of claim 1 wherein said second ground penetrating spike is a blade.
12. The modular hose hanger of claim 1 wherein said first ground penetrating spike includes at least one gusset extending along the length of said first ground penetrating spike and secured to a lower surface of said outrigger to provide structural support to said first ground penetrating spike, said gusset also providing further resistance to rotation of the elevated modular hose hanger during use.
13. The modular hose hanger of claim 1 wherein said finial portion is removable and replaceable.