Reinforced mechanical post
A reinforced post comprises a baseplate and a reinforcement member having at least one channel, with each channel for receiving a bolt. The baseplate has a hole for each channel. For each hole a bolt is engaged with the channel through the hole to secure the reinforcement member to the baseplate. A hollow post is positioned over the reinforcement member.
1. A reinforced post comprising:
a baseplate;
a reinforcement member having at least one channel on an outer surface of said reinforcement member, each said at least one channel for receiving a bolt;
said at least one channel having an inner surface, said bolt abutting said inner surface of said at least one channel;
said baseplate having a hole for each said at least one channel;
for each said hole said bolt engaged with said at least one channel through said hole to secure said reinforcement member to said baseplate; and
a hollow post positioned over said reinforcement member.
2. The reinforced post of claim 1 further comprising each said hole is counter sunk or recessed into said baseplate for bolt clearance.
3. The reinforced post of claim 1 further comprising said baseplate is mounted to a surface.
4. The reinforced post of claim 1 further comprising said hollow post has a snug fit over said reinforcement member.
5. The reinforced post of claim 1 further comprising the outer geometry of said reinforcement member corresponds to the inner geometry of said hollow post.
6. The reinforced post of claim 1 further comprising the outer walls of said reinforcement member are at least partially in contact with the inner walls of said hollow post.
7. The reinforced post of claim 1 further comprising said hollow post is secured to said reinforcement member with screws, or bolts.
8. The reinforced post of claim 1 further comprising said hollow post has a weephole for drainage.
9. The reinforced post of claim 1 further comprising said reinforcement member is any length between 6 inches and the length of said hollow post.
10. The reinforced post of claim 1 further comprising said at least one channel has an opening for drainage.
11. The reinforced post of claim 1 further comprising said reinforcement member has grooves along its length for drainage.
12. The reinforced post of claim 1 further comprising said hollow post is connected to a railing, fence, or sign.
13. The reinforced post of claim 1 further comprising said reinforcement member having four said at least one channel.
14. The reinforced post of claim 1 further comprising said reinforcement member having four said at least one channel and said baseplate having four said holes corresponding to said channels.