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    This document discloses a device (4) for stabilizing a monument (1), such as a tombstone. The device comprises a first connection, adapted for connection to an upper portion (51) of a ground anchor (5), a second connection, adapted for connection to a headpiece (3), or directly to the monument (1) or a monument base (2), and an arm (42) extending between and attached to the first and second connections (41, 43), the arm (42) extending substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal direction (Do) of the ground anchor (41). The first connection (41) is adapted for transferring a torque acting about a horizontal axis to the upper portion (51) of the ground anchor (5). This torque corresponds to at least 75 %, preferably at least 90 %, of a torque provided by the weight of the monument (1, 2) acting on the second connection (43).
    公开号:SE1751624A1
    申请号:SE1751624
    申请日:2016-06-29
    公开日:2017-12-22
    发明作者:Nilsson Anders；Dahlén Erik
    申请人:Grundtuben Ab；
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    专利说明:

    DEVICE FOR STABILIZING A I/|ONU|/IENT AND |/IETHOD OFSTABILIZING A I/|ONU|/IENT Technical Field The present disclosure relates to a device for stabilizing a monument,such as a tombstone, to a monument assembly comprising such a device andto a method of stabilizing a monument.
    Backgroundl/lonuments, such as, but not limited to, tombstones are generally positioned on the ground, on or near a grave. Alternatively, the tombstonemay be positioned on a base, which is more or less recessed into the ground. ln some countries, there are guidelines on what lateral loadstombstones need to be able to withstand without tipping over. lt is known from e.g. DE102007046922A1 to stabilize a tombstone bymeans of a ground anchor, which is inserted substantially vertically into theground below the tombstone. A headpiece is connected to an upper portion ofthe ground anchor and the tombstone or tombstone base is connected to theheadpiece.
    Such anchoring may be achieved, and improved, using a groundanchor according to the disclosure of WO9632544A1, the entire contents ofwhich is incorporated by reference herein.
    However, there are cases when this type of ground anchor is notsuitable, for instance when the soil at the position where the ground anchor isto be inserted is too porous. Yet another such case may be when thetombstone is to be positioned to close to a buried coffin, which has, or mayeventually, decompose, which may cause the ground to shift, andconsequently may cause the monument to become tilted or even fall over.
    WO2014111368A1 proposes one solution to such a problem.
    However, there is room for further improvements.
    Summarylt is thus a general object to provide a simple and cost effective solution to the problem of stabilizing monuments such that regulations aremet, also where it is not possible to install a ground anchor directly beneaththe monument.
    The invention is defined by the appended independent claims.Embodiments are set forth in the dependent claims, in the followingdescription and in the attached drawings.
    According to a first aspect, there is provided a device for stabilizing amonument, such as a tombstone. The device comprises a first connection,adapted for connection to an upper portion of a ground anchor, a secondconnection, adapted for connection to a headpiece, or directly to themonument or a monument base, and an arm extending between andattached to the first and second connections, the arm extending substantiallyperpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the ground anchor. The firstconnection is adapted for transferring torque acting about a horizontal axis tothe upper portion of the ground anchor. The torque corresponds to at least 50°/-.~, preferably at least 75 °/> or at least 90 °/>, of a torque provided by theweight of the monument acting on the second connection.
    Such a device can be provided at a relatively low cost and can bedesigned to accommodate a wide variety of monuments. l/loreover, itsinstallation is very simple and may completely relieve the ground directlybeneath the monument from the weight of the monument.
    The arm may present a greater stiffness in a vertical direction than in ahorizontal direction.
    The arm may be fixedly connected to the ground anchor. That is, thearm may be connected to the ground anchor by e.g. welding or rivets.
    Alternatively, the first connection may comprise a first connector, whichis adapted to connect to the upper portion of the ground anchor. Such aconnector may be releasable.
    The first connector may comprise a part which is adapted to fit insideor outside the top portion of the ground anchor, preferably with a radial play of less than 5 mm, less than 2 mm or less than 1 mm.
    The first connector may comprise a hollow member, adapted to atleast partially enclose the upper portion of the ground anchor.
    As an alternative, or supplement, the first connector may comprise anelongate member, adapted to be received in the upper portion of the groundanchon The second connection may comprise a second connector, which isadapted for connection to the headpiece, or directly to the monument or themonument base. ln one embodiment, the second connector is adapted to be connectedto a vertical side of the monument or the monument base. The connectionmay thus differ from the embodiment wherein the connection is done underthe monument. ln this way, increased flexibility may be obtained duringinstallation. A specific example for this use is when reinforcement of analready existing monument is necessary. lt is then possible to install theground anchor and connect the mounting device directly to an existingmonument, without having to uninstall the monument beforehand, prepare themonument and reinstall. This is a great advantage since it is complicated andexpensive to remove monuments such as tombstones. Another scenarioduring installation of a new tombstone, is that it may appear that the groundprevents installation of the mounting device close to or far under the ground.Further, in a graveyard, old tombstones may not be possible to removecompletely. ln order to facilitate installation, it is therefore an advantage to beable to install the new monument without having to remove old monuments inits entirety. Parts of the old monument may thus be left underground, and thenew monument installed above the old monument. The arm of the mountingdevice may extend towards a vertical side of the monument and can beconnected to the vertical side without the risk of colliding with stony ground orold monuments. The mounting device can be arranged as far undergroundas allowed by the surroundings. Thus, the arm may be placed under groundor under a thin layer of soil. Alternatively, the arm and/or connector plate mayat least partly be visual from above ground. The mounting device may beprovided with or without a headpiece. The arm may be provided with aconnector plate in order to allow for connection to the vertical side of a monument. Alternatively, a headpiece comprising a connector plate may beprovided. The headpiece may thus be connected to the arm in a suitablemanner, for instance by a telescoping arrangement. The connector plate maybe a plate to be arranged parallel onto a vertical side surface of themonument. Alternatively, the connector plate may be adapted to be arrangedin a groove or a recess in the monument. The second connection can be ofany shape suitable. lt may be in the shape of a plate, studs, or anything thatprovides a secure connection to the monument. For practical installationpurposes, the connector plate may be arranged at a height on the tombstoneto allow for proper installation. That is, a person must be able to reach thesecond connection and perform the installation in a suitable manner. Thesecond connection may be adapted to blend in with the monument and cantherefore be made in any material strong enough, and/or may be providedwith a coating or color. As another alternative, the mounting device may befurther provided with a vertical arm, extending upwards from the arm at anopposite end relative to the ground anchor. The vertical arm may be arrangedwith a connector plate or the like for connection to a vertical side of themonument.
    The second connector may comprise a hollow member, adapted to atleast partially enclose an elongate member forming part of, or integrated with,the headpiece, monument or monument base. As an alternative, orsupplement, the first connector may comprise an elongate member, adaptedto be received in a hollow member forming part of, or integrated with, theheadpiece, monument or monument base.
    The second connection may be integrated with the headpiece.
    A length of the arm may be variable. That is, the arm may be formed ofat least two parts which are movable relative each other such that the lengthof the arm can vary. The arm may be arranged to hold a length of about 2-5times the diameter of the ground anchor. By properly dimensioning the lengthof the arm, it may be ensured that the torque provided on the connections iskept at a suitable level. A long arm may generally affect the first connectionwith higher torque than a short arm. lt may therefore be suitable to keep thelength of the arm as short as allowable. However, a large diameter provides for a longer arm to be used. ln that way the length may be dimensioned toalmost any length necessary.According to a second aspect, there is provideda monument assembly, comprising at least one monument, at least oneground anchor, and at least one mounting device comprising a device asdescribed above, wherein the first connection of the device is connected to anupper portion of the ground anchor and the monument is connected to thesecond connection of the mounting device, such that at least 50 °/-.~, preferablyat least 75 °/-.~ of a weight of the monument is transferred via the arm to theground anchor.
    According to a third aspect, there is provided a method of stabilizing amonument. The method comprises inserting a ground anchor into the ground,spaced from a vertical line through a center of gravity of the monument,providing an arm extending substantially horizontally from an upper portion ofthe ground anchor, connecting a proximal portion of the arm to the upper portion of theground anchor, such that said arm extends from the ground anchor to saidvertical line, and connecting a distal portion of the arm to the headpiece, ordirectly to the monument or monument base, such that it will carry at least 75°/> of a weight of the monument. ln the method, a connection between the armand the ground anchor is arranged to transfer torque acting about a horizontalaxis to the upper portion of the ground anchor. The torque corresponds to atleast 50 °/>, preferably at least 75 °/>or at least 90 °/>, of a torque provided bythe weight of the monument acting on the distal portion of the arm.
    For example, the ground anchor may be inserted into the ground by alength exceeding a frost-free depth, which depending on climate at the site ofinstallation. This may be e.g. 50 cm, 1 m, 1.5 m or 2 m.
    The arm may be fixedly connected to the upper portion of the groundanchon The method may further comprise providing a mounting devicecomprising a first connector for connection to the upper portion of the groundanchor, a second connector for connection to the headpiece, or directly to themonument or a monument base, and the arm, whereby the first connector is connected to the upper portion of the ground anchor and the secondconnector is connected to the headpiece, monument or monument base.
    The second connector or headpiece may be adapted for connection toa bottom side of the tombstone or monument base. ln that way, theheadpiece/connector is not visual from above ground.
    The second connector or headpiece is adapted for connection to avertical side of the monument or the monument base to allow post installationof the device to an existing monument _ ln that way, lt mau be possible toinstall the mounting device and connect it to an existing tombstone. This is anadvantage is the current tombstone or monument need to be reinforced. lnthat case it is a great advantage to be able to reinforce and stabilize thetombstone without having to remove the tombstone and later reinstall it. Thecurrent tombstone may thus be left in position, and the mounting device beinstalled separately and connected to the vertical side of the monument ormonument base.
    Alternatively, the headpiece may be fixedly connected to the arm. That may provide a more steady arrangement in some cases.
    Brief Description of the Drawinqs Fig. 1 is a schematic exploded perspective view of a tombstone, Fig. 2 is a schematic side view of the tombstone mounted on a groundanchon Fig. 3 is a schematic front view of the tombstone of Figs 1-2, Fig. 4 is a schematic sectional view taken in a horizontal plane at lineA-A of Fig. 3, Fig. 5 is a perspective view of a mounting device according to anembodiment, and Fig. 6 is a schematic side view of a tombstone connected to a mounting device according to an embodiment.
    Detailed Description Referring to Fig. 1, there is disclosed an exploded view of a tombstoneassembly comprising a tombstone 1, a tombstone base 2, a headpiece 3, amounting device 4 and a ground anchor 5.
    While the present description makes reference to a tombstone, it isunderstood that the claimed invention may be used for any type ofmonument, statue or the like.
    While the drawings indicate some measures in mm of the specificexample disclosed, such measurements are not intended to limit the claimedinvention. lt is understood that the mounting device 4, which will be furtherdescribed in the following, can be used alone or together (e.g. in parallel) withone or more further mounting devices 4 and ground anchors to secure amonument of arbitrary size.
    Additionally, the dimensions of the ground anchor 5, the mountingdevice 4 and the headpiece 3 may be adapted to the specific monument to besecured. For example, the present applicant provides, as non-limitingexamples, ground anchors of a length ranging from 500 mm to 9000 mm anda diameter ranging from 40 mm to 300 mm. Hence, it is understood that awide range of monuments may be stabilized using a mounting deviceaccording to the present disclosure, provided that adequate adaptation isdone with regard to the connections between the mounting device and theground anchor.
    Typically, the ground anchor should be inserted into the ground to afrost-free depth. Moreover the ground anchor should be inserted to suchdepth as to enable it to receive the weight and torque of the tombstone whenmounted as will be described below.
    The tombstone 1 may be attached to a base 2, which may be made ofthe same material as the tombstone, or from a different material. The base 2may be arranged entirely above ground, partly recessed into the ground,recessed with its upper surface flush with the ground or completely recessedinto the ground.
    The headpiece 3 may comprise an attachment plate 31, which isadapted to receive fasteners 33 that attach the tombstone 1 or the base 2.Such fasteners 33 may be in the form of bolts with nuts. As an option, the attachment plate 31 may present holes, slots or edge recesses for receivingsuch bolts. As yet another option, such holes may be threaded, such that theattachment plate 31 can receive a bolt without the need for a nut.
    As yet another option, bolts, nuts or a similar structure providingthreads may be fixedly attached to the attachment plate 31, e.g. by welding orbrazing.
    The headpiece 3 further comprises a headpiece connector 32, which isadapted for connection to the mounting device 4. ln one embodiment, theconnector 32 may be adapted for connection to an upper portion 51 of aground anchor 5.
    The headpiece connector 32 may comprise a sleeve or cage which issized and adapted to fit over an outside of the ground anchor 5. Such asleeve or cage may extend along 10-50 °/> of a length of the ground anchor,preferably along 15-30 °/> of the length. Hence, the upper portion of theground anchor 5 is received in the sleeve or cage.
    As an alternative, or even a supplementary, attachment, the headpiececonnector 32 may comprise a sleeve, rod or beam, which is sized andadapted to fit inside the upper portion of the ground anchor, and extend along10-50 °/-.~ of a length of the ground anchor, preferably along 15-30 °/-.~ of thelength. Hence, the connector 32 is received in the upper portion 51 of theground anchor 5. ln either case, the fit on the inside and/or outside may provide a play ofless than 5 mm, preferably less than 2 mm or less than 1 mm.
    The ground anchor illustrated in the present disclosure is a groundanchor of the type disclosed in WO9632544A1 and which presents a lowerportion 52 which is horizontally expandable. However, it is understood thatthe principles disclosed herein may be used together with any type of groundanchor, including expanding or non-expanding ground anchors, groundanchors which are inserted by a linear motion and ground anchors which areinserted by a rotary motion. This ground anchor is based on a substantiallytubular body, which is provided with a slit at its lower portion, for enabling theground anchor to expand so as to secure it in the ground. l/loreover, while the ground anchor 5 of the present disclosurepresents a generally tubular shape, and the headpiece 3 and mounting device4 are adapted to fit an upper portion of such a tubular shape, othergeometries of the ground anchor are conceivable, and the headpiece 3 andmounting device will thus need to be adapted for such geometries.
    The mounting device 4 comprises a first connector 411 for connectionto the ground anchor 5, an arm 42 and a second connector 431 forconnection to the headpiece 3 (or directly to the base or directly to themonument).
    The first connector 411 is adapted for connection to an upper portion51 of a ground anchor 5.
    The first connector 411 may comprise a s|eeve or cage which is sizedand adapted to fit over an outside of the upper portion 51 of the groundanchor 5. Such a s|eeve or cage may extend along 10-50 °/> of a length of theground anchor, preferably along 15-30 °/> of the length. Hence, the upperportion 51 of the ground anchor 5 is received in the s|eeve or cage, asillustrated in Figs 2 and 3.
    As an alternative, or even a supplementary, attachment, the firstconnector 411 may comprise a s|eeve, rod or beam, which is sized andadapted to fit inside the upper portion 51 of the ground anchor 5, and extendalong 10-50 °/> of a length of the ground anchor, preferably along 15-30 °/-.~ ofthe length. Hence, the first connector 411 is received in the upper portion 51of the ground anchor 5. ln either case, the fit on the inside and/or outside may provide a play ofless than 5 mm, preferably less than 2 mm or less than 1 mm.
    Extending from the first connector 411 is an arm 42, a proximal end ofwhich may be permanently connected to the first connector by e.g. welding.As other options, the arm may be connected in a non-permanent manner,such as by a form fit or friction fit arrangement.
    When the ground anchor is inserted into the ground, typically in avertical direction, the arm may extend substantially horizontally from the firstconnector 411, for example horizontally +/- 15°, preferably horizontally +/- 5°or horizontally +/- 1°.
    Expressed differently, the arm 42 may extend substantiallyperpendicular to the ground anchor 5, for example perpendicular +/- 15°,preferably perpendicular +/- 5° or perpendicular +/- 1°.
    A distal end of the arm 42 may present a second connector 431, whichalso may be permanently connected to the arm 42 in one of the mannersdescribed above, with reference to the first connector 411.
    The second connector 431 may be adapted for receiving theheadpiece connector 32.
    Hence, the second connector 431 may be designed in a mannersimilar or identical to an upper portion of a ground anchor of the type to whichthe headpiece 3 is adapted to be mounted.
    The arm 42 may be formed from a beam, such as an l-beam or a T-beam, a pipe having e.g. square, rectangular, circular or elliptic cross sectionor a rod having e.g. square, rectangular, circular or elliptic cross section. ln the event that the arm presents anisotropic properties with respect tomoment of inertia, the arm may advantageously be arranged such that thegreatest moment of inertia is exhibited in the vertical direction, such that thearm has greater stiffness in the vertical direction than in a horizontal direction. ln any event, the arm 42 should be connected to the first and secondconnectors 41, 42 in such manner that a torque operating about a horizontalaxis perpendicular to the arm 42 can be transferred from the arm to the firstconnector 411 and further to the upper portion 51 of the ground anchor 5.
    The torque is provided by the weight of the tombstone 1 and the base2, as the case may be, operating at the distal end of the arm 42.
    Hence, the connectors 41, 43, 32 and the arm 42 should be sized,adapted and mounted or fixed, as the case may be, in order to transfer atleast 75 °/> of the weight of the tombstone (and any base) to the groundanchor. Preferably the parts 41, 42, 43, 32 should be sized adapted andmounted/fixed to transfer at least 95 °/> of such weight, at least 99 °/>, or about100 % of such weight. ln other words, little or no weight from the tombstone 1and any base 2 will be transferred to the ground beneath them. lnstead, all, oralmost all, of the weight will be transferred via the mounting device 4 to theground anchor 5. 11 The arm may be dimensioned to have a length of about 2-5 times thediameter of the ground anchor. ln that way, the torque provided from themass of the monument may be kept at a suitable level for the connections tocarry.
    As a non-limiting example, and as illustrated in the attached drawings,the connectors 411, 431 may have the form of sleeves. The first connector411 may have the form of a sleeve having an inner diameter which is adaptedto fit over the outside of the upper portion of the ground anchor 5. The secondconnector 431 may have the form of a sleeve having an inner diameter whichis substantially identical to an inner diameter of the ground anchor 5, thusenabling the use of a headpiece 3 which can be mounted either directly in theground anchor 5 or in the mounting device 4.
    The mounting device 4 may be designed such that an uppermost partof the second connector 431, when installed, is on substantially the samevertical level as an uppermost part of the ground anchor 5. Optionally, theuppermost part of the second connector 431 may be on the same level as theuppermost part of the ground anchor +/- 5 °/> of the length of the groundanchor, +/- 2 °/> of the length of the ground anchor or +/- 1 °/> of the length ofthe ground anchor. ln one alternative embodiment, mounting device 4 may serve as anadaptor for connecting a headpiece of having a connector 32 of a first type toa ground anchor requiring a different type or size of connector. ln yet another alternative embodiment, the headpiece may beintegrated with the mounting device 4, thus abolishing the need for aconnection between the mounting device 4 and the headpiece 3.
    The parts described herein may be formed from a metallic material.Preferably metallic materials comprising at least 50 °/> by weight of iron arecontemplated. Examples of materials include galvanized steel and stainlesssteel. lt is contemplated to provide mounting devices 4 having arms 42 ofdifferent lengths, for example in the range of 150-1000 mm, preferably about300-500 mm. 12 lt is conceivable to provide an arm having a variable length, forexample by forming the arm from a pair of telescopingly mating parts. Suchtelescopingly mating parts may be freely movable, i.e. without any Iockingmechanism as the torque transfer function will still be possible. As analternative, there may be a Iocking device for Iocking the telescopingly matingparts in a fixed position relative each other.
    As an alternative, the arm may be formed from a pair of threaded parts.
    For example, the arm may be formed by at least two parts which areinterconnected with a threaded connection, such that their relative position,and thus the length of the arm, may be altered.ln figs. 5 and 6, an alternative embodiment of the mounting device 4 is illustrated. ln this embodiment, the second connector 431 is adapted to beconnected to a vertical side 25 of the monument 1 or base 2. ln this particularinstallation, the mounting device 4 is connected to the back of the monument1. ln that way, the connection is not visually obstructing, as well as the forcesfrom the monument is equally _ As can be seen, the mounting devicecomprises as first connector and an arm as previously described. Theconnection 43 is further an extension of the arm 42 and the connection isdone in the length of the extension of the arm 42 via the connector 431 in theform of a connector plate. ln the example in fig. 6 the mounting device 4 isconnected to the base 2. The mounting device can equally be connecteddirectly to the monument 1. Depending on the size of the monument andthereby the amount of torque anticipated, the connection 431 can be providedanywhere suitable on the monument. The connector plate can be fixed to thearm or made integral with a removable headpiece 3, which may then beconnected via a telescope type connection to the arm 42. ln either way, theconnector plate provides connection to the vertical side 25 of a monument 1.Also the connector plate can be dimensioned accordingly. As anotheralternative, the mounting device 4 may be further provided with a vertical arm,not shown, extending from the arm 42 at an opposite end relative to theground anchor 5. The vertical arm may thus, when installed, extend upwardsand connected to the vertical side 25 of the monument 1 above ground. Thevertical arm may thus suitably be arranged with a connector plate or the like 13 for connection to a vertical side 25 of the monument. The arm 42 may have avariable length. ln that way, the length of the arm may be adapted to suit thespecific environment. The arm 42 may be variable for instance via atelescoping arrangement so that the ground anchor can be installed at asuitable position relative to the tombstone. The variable arm may provideflexibility during installation.
    The mounting device 4 may be used as follows.
    When the positions of the tombstone 1 and the ground anchor 5 havebeen determined, the ground anchor 5 is installed.
    Optionally, an upper layer of soil may be removed around the groundanchor and in the area where the mounting device 4 and the headpiece 3 areto be positioned.
    After installation of the ground anchor, the mounting device 4 isconnected to the ground anchor 5 using the first connector 411. Typically, thefirst connector 411 is connected to the upper portion 51 of the ground anchorby a linear motion in a mounting direction Dc, which may be substantiallyvertical, and the arm 42 is aligned so as to position the second connector 431at the position of the tombstone 1. The second connector may be placed at avertical line through a center of gravity of the tombstone 1, as shown in fig. 1-4, or on the vertical side 25 of a tombstone already in place, as shown in fig.
    At this point, the headpiece 3, if available, may be mounted to thesecond connector 431.
    The base 2 may then be mounted to the headpiece 3 andsubsequently, the tombstone 1 is mounted to the base 2. lf a headpiece 3 isnot available, the second connection may be provided directly to the verticalside 25 of the base 2 or the tombstone 1. The installation can thus be done intwo different ways. A first procedure, for instance when installing a newtombstone or monument, the tombstone can be arranged on top of themounting device as previously described. The ground anchor 5, arm 42 andheadpiece 3 may be adapted to receive a tombstone 1 on top of theheadpiece 3. The second installation procedure may be such, for instancewhen there is a need to reinforce an existing tombstone due to decay or 14 ground damage. Then the tombstone 1 is already in place. The groundanchor 5 may then be installed as previously described. The arm 42 and/orheadpiece 3 may however be designed to be allowed to be connected to avertical side 25 of the tombstone 1, for example at the back so that the visualappearance of the tombstone is not ruined. ln that way, the existingtombstone 1 can be left in its original position, and the ground anchor 1 andmounting device 4 be arranged as a retro fit installation when needed.Alternatively, the arm and/or headpiece may be connected to a base 2, andthe tombston connected to the base. lt should be understood that the currentsituation determines the size and shape of the mounting device. Also, thequality of the ground and the surrounding environment may need to be takeninto account.
    Soil and surface coating (e.g. grass, gravel, pebbles or tiles) may beprovided on the ground and covering the ground anchor 5 and the mountingdevice 4 at any time after the installation of the mounting device 4. ln an alternative embodiment, the arm may be integrated with theground anchor. For example a proximal portion of the arm may be weldedand/or riveted directly to the upper portion of the ground anchor. ln yet another alternative embodiment, the headpiece may beintegrated with a distal portion of the arm. This may be the case regardless ofwhether the arm form parts of a separate mounting device, or is integratedwith the ground anchor.
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    [1] 1. A device (4) for stabilizing a monument (1), such as atombstone, comprising: a first connection (41) to an upper portion (51) of a ground anchor (5), a second connection (43), adapted for connection to a headpiece (3),or directly to the monument (1) or a monument base (2), and an arm (42) extending between and attached to the first and secondconnections (41, 43), the arm (42) extending substantially perpendicular to alongitudinal direction (Dc) of the ground anchor (5), wherein the first connection (41) is adapted for transferring torqueacting about a horizontal axis to the upper portion (51) of the ground anchor(5), said torque corresponding to at least 50 °/> preferably at least 75 °/> orat least 90 °/>, of a torque provided by a weight of the monument (1, 2) actingon the second connection (43).
    [2] 2. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the arm (42) presentsa greater stiffness in a vertical direction than in a horizontal direction.
    [3] 3. The device as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the arm (42) isfixedly connected to the ground anchor (5).
    [4] 4. The device as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the firstconnection (41) comprises a first connector (411), which is adapted toconnect to the upper portion (51) of the ground anchor (5).
    [5] 5. The device as claimed in claim 4, wherein the first connector(41) comprises a part which is adapted to fit inside or outside the upperportion (51) of the ground anchor (5), preferably with a radial play of less than5 mm, less than 2 mm or less than 1 mm. 16
    [6] 6. The device as claimed in claim 4 or 5, wherein the firstconnector (41) comprises a hollow member, adapted to at least partiallyenclose the upper portion (51) of the ground anchor (5).
    [7] 7. The device as claimed in any one of claims 4-6, wherein the firstconnector (41) comprises an elongate member, adapted to be received in theupper portion (51) of the ground anchor (5).
    [8] 8. The device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims,wherein the second connection (43) comprises a second connector (431 ),which is adapted for connection to the headpiece (3), or directly to themonument (1) or the monument base (2).
    [9] 9. The device as claimed in claim 8, wherein the second connector(431) or headpiece (3) is adapted for connection to a bottom side (20) of thetombstone (1) or monument base (2).
    [10] 10. The device as claimed in claim 8, wherein the second connector(431) or headpiece (3) is adapted for connection to a vertical side (25) of themonument (1) or the monument base (2) to allow post installation of thedevice (4) to an existing monument (1).
    [11] 11. The device as claimed in any of the claims 8-10, wherein thesecond connector (431) comprises a hollow member, adapted to at leastpartially enclose an elongate member (32) forming part of, or integrated with,the headpiece (3), monument (1) or monument base (2).
    [12] 12. The device as claimed in claim 8 or 10, wherein the secondconnector (431) comprises an elongate member, adapted to be received in ahollow member forming part of, or integrated with, the headpiece (3), monument (1) or monument base (2). 17
    [13] 13. The device as claimed in any one of claims 1-7 or 9, wherein thesecond connection is formed by the headpiece.
    [14] 14. The device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims,wherein a length of the arm is variable.
    [15] 15. A monument assembly, comprising: at least one monument (1 ), at least one ground anchor (5), and at least one mounting device (4) comprising a device as claimed in anyone of claims 1, 2 or 4-1 1, wherein the first connection of the mounting deviceis connected to an upper portion (51) of the ground anchor (5) and themonument (1) is connected to the second connection of the mounting device,such that at least 75 °/> of a weight of the monument is transferred via the arm(42) to the ground anchor (5).
    [16] 16. A method of stabilizing a monument, comprising: inserting a ground anchor (5) into the ground, spaced from a verticalline through a center of gravity of the monument (1 ), providing an arm (42) extending substantially horizontally from anupper portion of the ground anchor (5), connecting a proximal portion of the arm (42) to the upper portion (51)of the ground anchor (51 ), such that said arm extends from the ground anchor(5) to said vertical line, and connecting a distal portion of the arm (42) to the headpiece (3), ordirectly to the monument (1) or monument base (2), such that it will carry atleast 50 °/>, preferably at least 75 °/> or at least 90 °/-.~ of a weight of themonument (1). wherein a connection between the arm and the ground anchor isarranged to transfer a torque acting about a horizontal axis to the upperportion (51) of the ground anchor (5), 18 said torque corresponding to at least 50 °/>, preferably at least 75 °/> orat least 90 °/>, of a torque provided by the weight of the monument (1) actingon the distal portion of the arm (42).
    [17] 17. The method as claimed in claim 16, wherein the ground anchoris inserted into the ground by a length exceeding a frost-free depth.
    [18] 18. The method as claimed in claim 16 or 17, wherein the arm isfixedly connected to the upper portion of the ground anchor (5).
    [19] 19. The method as claimed in claim 16 or 17, further comprisingproviding a mounting device (4) comprising a first connector (411) forconnection to the upper portion (51) of the ground anchor (5), a secondconnector (431) for connection to the headpiece (3), or directly to themonument (1) or a monument base (2), and the arm (42), whereby the firstconnector is connected to the upper portion of the ground anchor (5) and thesecond connector is connected to the headpiece, monument or monumentbase.
    [20] 20. The method as claimed in claim 19, wherein the secondconnector (431) or headpiece 3 is adapted for connection to a bottom side(20) of the tombstone (1) or monument base (2).
    [21] 21. The method as claimed in claim 19, wherein the secondconnector (431) or headpiece is adapted for connection to a vertical side (25)of the monument (1) or the monument base (2) to allow post installation of thedevice (4) to an existing monument (1).
    [22] 22. The method as claimed in any one of claims 16-21, wherein theheadpiece is fixedly connected to the arm (42).
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