Post support apparatus
View Patent ↗A post, column or pile support apparatus for fixing a post end to a substrate which includes support member between upper and lower plate members. The support member is connected between the upper and lower plate members and includes a central post member and at least two wall plate member. The upper plate member provides an upper outer planar surface to support at least an end of a post. A wall member is provided which is connected to the upper plate member opposite to the support member to provide an upwardly oriented perimeter wall forming at least one recess therein for the sliding receipt of an end of a post, column or pile. The lower plate member is shaped to be supported by and connected to the substrate. The wall plate members have at least one aperture being adapted to allow reinforcing there through and around.
1. A post, column or pile support apparatus for fixing a post end to a substrate and vertical support loading of the post, column or pile, the apparatus including at least one support member, upper plate member, and lower plate member, the support member is connected between the upper and lower plate members and includes at least one central post member and at least two wall plate members, the upper plate member provides an upper outer planar surface for the resting thereon and supporting of at least an end of a post, a wall member is provided which is connected to the upper plate member opposite to the support member to provide an upwardly oriented perimeter wall forming at least one recess therein for the sliding receipt of an end of a post, column or pile, the at least one central post member or the at least two wall plate members of the apparatus when in use is capable of structurally vertically supporting the post end prior to receiving concrete and/or reinforcing there around and there through, wherein at least the perimeter wall of the recess is shaped to provide surrounding wall, and the wall plate members radiate vertically outwardly from the central post support member and the central post member and wall plate members extend only between the upper and lower plate members.
2. A post, column or pile support apparatus for fixing to a substrate as claimed in claim 1 wherein ribs or protrusions are provided at a lower end of wall support members ( 41 ) wherein one rib or protrusion is provided on each side of the wall support members.
3. A post, column or pile support apparatus for fixing to a substrate as claimed in claim 2 wherein the upper and lower plate members have a major plane oriented in a substantial horizontal plane.
4. A post, column or pile support apparatus for fixing to a substrate as claimed in claim 3 wherein, the central post member has a square cross section with side faces and corners wherein the wall plate members extend vertically from each corner.
5. A post, column or pile support apparatus for fixing to a substrate as claimed in claim 4 wherein, the lower plate member is larger in area than the upper plate member wherein the wall plate members have an outwardly sloping end edge wall.
6. A post, column or pile support apparatus for fixing to a substrate as claimed in claim 4 wherein the upper plate member and lower plate member are square shaped and the support member has a square cross section, having corners and end edges.
7. A post, column or pile support apparatus for fixing to a substrate as claimed in claim 4 wherein the upper plate member and lower plate member are circular shaped and the support member has a circular cross section.
8. A post, column or pile support apparatus for fixing to a substrate as claimed in claim 5 wherein the perimeter wall is a planar member which is vertically oriented.
9. A post, column or pile support apparatus for fixing to a substrate as claimed in claim 5 wherein the wall member is provided by at least two L shaped members are movably attached to the upper plate member which are positioned to provide a wall forming a space there between for the receipt of the end of the post wherein at least one of the L shaped members is adjustable in position to allow for a difference in diameter or width of a post.
10. A post, column or pile support apparatus for fixing to a substrate as claimed in claim 9 wherein the L shaped members are provided as corner members.
11. A post, column or pile support apparatus for fixing to a substrate as claimed in claim 10 wherein each L shaped member is formed having a vertical arm hingedly attached to a horizontal arm, whereby the vertical arm is a flap member.
12. A post, column or pile support apparatus for fixing to a substrate as claimed in claim 8 wherein, the wall member includes at least one fastening aperture there through which is adapted to provide means for a fastener to be connected through the post support apparatus, to the post.
13. A post, column or pile support apparatus for fixing to a substrate as claimed in claim 3 wherein, the central post member has a circular cross section with side faces wherein the wall plate members extend vertically from the side faces being spaced peripherally there around.
14. A post, column or pile support apparatus for fixing to a substrate as claimed in claim 13 wherein at least one drainage aperture is provided in, at least the lower plate member and/or in the upper plate member.
15. A post, column or pile support apparatus for fixing to a substrate as claimed in claim 14 wherein the recess as located between the perimeter wall includes a floor as represented by a portion of the upper plate member which extends between a base of the perimeter wall.
16. A post, column or pile support apparatus for fixing to a substrate as claimed in claim 15 wherein the central post member is a hollow member providing an open end in through the upper plate member.