Collar mount assembly

Abstract

A collar mount assembly includes a gear assembly, a first collar, a second collar, and at least one engaging assembly. The gear assembly includes a plurality of gears in a continuous transmission loop with each other sandwiched between the first collar and the second collar. The at least one engaging assembly includes a jig, a threaded rod, and an engagement pad. The threaded rod is received by the jig coaxial with one gear of the plurality of gears. External threads of the threaded rod engage with internal threads of the one gear of the plurality of gears. One gear drives each other gear, thereby causing the threaded rod to move axially according to the engagement with the internal threads of the corresponding gear and causing the engagement pad connected to the distal end of the threaded rod to move radially relative to the first collar and the second collar.

Description

COLLAR MOUNT ASSEMBLYCROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 680,317, filed August 7, 2024, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 560,934, filed March 4, 2024, the entire disclosures of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0001] This disclosure relates to prismatic mounting hardware and, more particularly, to a collar assembly for mounting to a prismatic, near prismatic, conical, or frustoconical structure.BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0002] In a streetscape, many different prismatic structures (e.g., lamp posts, utility poles, traffic signal poles, etc.) may be present along the side of a road and may be diverse in shape, size, and composition. In addition to their primary purpose, these semi-permanent structures may be used as a structural base for attaching other objects (e.g.. signs, telecommunication antenna systems, utility boxes, electric vehicle charging equipment, etc.) thereto. Common ways of affixing these objects to these structures include drilling / bolting and using signstraps, U-bolts, pole bands, or band clamps. However, none of these methods are economical when modularity and precision installation may be required. For example, drilling permanently disfigures the structure, and signstraps are not designed for supporting heavy equipment. While U-bolts, signstraps, pole bands, or band clamps can be adjustable for different size structures, they may need to be pre-measured and fit for a particular application or cut to size in the field. This hardware may not be reusable, for example, as signstraps would need to be re-cut or replaced when the object is changed or removed from the structure.

[0002] Therefore, what is needed is a mounting assembly that is non-permanent and can accommodate different shapes and sizes of structures.BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0003] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a collar mount assembly comprising a ring gear having external gear teeth, a driving assembly comprising a worm gear engaged with the external gear teeth, a first collar having a plurality of first slots arranged at rotationally symmetrical positions of the first collar, a second collar having a plurality of second slots arranged at rotationally symmetrical positions of the second collar and aligned with the plurality of first slots, and a plurality of engaging assemblies. Each engaging assembly may comprises a first pivot arm rotatably connected to the ring gear and slidable within one of the plurality of first slots of the first collar and one of the plurality of second slots of the second collar, a second pivot arm rotatably connected to the first collar and the second collar, and an engagement member rotatably connected to the first pivot arm and the second pivot arm. The driving assembly may be configured to drive the ring gear to rotate relative to the first collar and the second collar via the worm gear, thereby causing the first pivot arm of each engaging assembly to slide within respective ones the plurality of first slots and the plurality of second slots and causing the engagement member of each engaging assembly to move radially relative to the first collar and the second collar.

[0004] In some embodiments, the driving assembly may further comprise a gear housing connected to at least one of the first collar and the second collar. The worm gear may be disposed within the gear housing.

[0005] In some embodiments, the driving assembly may further comprise at least one roller connected to the gear housing. The at least one roller may be configured to engage with an inner radial surface of the ring gear as the ring gear rotates relative to the first collar and the second collar.

[0006] In some embodiments, the external gear teeth may be provided on a circumferential portion of the ring gear.

[0007] In some embodiments, the collar mount assembly may further comprise a plurality of first pins configured to rotatably connect the first pivot arm of each engaging assembly to the ring gear. The plurality of first pins may extend through the plurality of first slots and the plurality of second slots.

[0008] In some embodiments, the collar mount assembly may further comprise a plurality of second pins configured to rotatably connect the second pivot arm of each engaging assembly to the first collar and the second collar. The plurality of second pins maybe disposed in a plurality of first apertures of the first collar and a plurality of second apertures of the second collar.

[0009] In some embodiments, the driving assembly may be configured to drive the ring gear to rotate between a first position and a second position, in which the engagement member of each of the plurality of engagement assemblies is disposed radially inward in the second position compared to the first position.

[0010] In some embodiments, the ring gear, the first collar, and the second collar may be provided in two hingedly connected portions, in which each portion is configured to rotate between an open position and a closed position.

[0011] In some embodiments, the collar mount assembly may be connected to a housing. The collar mount assembly and the housing may be part of a system of the present disclosure. The collar mount assembly may be configured to connect the housing to a prismatic structure by moving the engagement member of each of plurality of engagement assemblies radially inward to contact the prismatic structure.

[0012] In some embodiments, the housing may comprise an electric vehicle charging system, a 5G antenna system, or other smart city system.

[0013] In some embodiments, the prismatic structure may comprise a lamp post or a utility pole.

[0014] Another embodiment of the present disclosure provides a collar mount assembly comprising a gear assembly, a first collar, a second collar, and at least one engaging assembly. The gear assembly may comprise a plurality of gears in a continuous transmission loop with each other, such that rotation of one gear causes a corresponding rotation of each other gear of the plurality of gears. The gear assembly may be sandwiched between the first collar and the second collar, such that each of the plurality of gears are rotatably disposed between the first collar and the second collar. The at least one engaging assembly may comprise a jig, a threaded rod, and an engagement pad. The jig may be disposed around thefirst collar and the second collar. The threaded rod may be received by the jig coaxial with one gear of the plurality of gears. External threads of the threaded rod may engage with internal threads of the one gear of the plurality of gears. The engagement pad may be connected to an end of the threaded rod distal from the jig. At least one gear of the plurality of gears may be configured to drive each other gear of the plurality7of gears, thereby causing the threaded rod of each engaging assembly to move axially according to the engagement with the internal threads of the corresponding gear of the plurality7of gears and causing the engagement pad of each engaging assembly to move radially relative to the first collar and the second collar.

[0015] In some embodiments, a plurality7of first bearing seats may be defined in the first collar and a plurality of second bearing seats may be defined in the second collar. The plurality7of gears may be sandwiched between the first collar and the second collar such that the plurality7of gears are rotatably disposed against the plurality of first bearing seats and the plurality of second bearing seats.

[0016] In some embodiments, at least one aperture may be defined by the plurality of first bearing seats and the plurality of second bearing seats in an outer circumferential surface of the first collar and the second collar. A socket may be defined in an inner axial surface of at least one gear of the plurality of gears that is accessible via the aperture.

[0017] In some embodiments, the socket may be a hexagonal recess configured to receive a hexagonal driver to drive the at least one gear of the plurality of gears.

[0018] In some embodiments, the plurality7of gears may be bevel gears in a circular arrangement.

[0019] In some embodiments, the at least one engaging assembly may further comprise a receiving bore defined in the jig. The receiving bore may be configured to axially align the threaded rod with the one gear of the plurality7of gears and prevent rotation of the threaded rod.

[0020] In some embodiments, the at least one engaging assembly may further comprise a handle connected to the jig. The threaded rod may be axially movable within thehandle and configured to engage with a driver bit within the handle to prevent rotation of the threaded rod.

[0021] In some embodiments, the at least one engaging assembly may further comprise a spring disposed within the handle. The spring may be configured to urge the driver bit into engagement with the threaded rod to prevent rotation of the threaded rod.

[0022] In some embodiments, the at least one engaging assembly may comprise a plurality7of engaging assemblies.

[0023] In some embodiments, the at least one gear of the plurality of gears may be configured to drive each other gear of the plurality of gears to axially move the threaded rod between a first position and a second position, in which the engagement pad is disposed radially inward in the second position compared to the first position.

[0024] In some embodiments, the first collar and the second collar may be provided in two separately connected portions, in which each portion is configured to separate into an open position from a closed position.

[0025] In some embodiments, the collar mount assembly may be connected to a housing. The collar mount assembly and the housing may be part of a system of the present disclosure. The collar mount assembly may be configured to connect the housing to a prismatic structure by moving the engagement pad of each engaging assembly radially inw ard to contact the prismatic structure.

[0026] In some embodiments, the housing may comprise an electric vehicle charging system a 5G antenna system, or other smart city system.

[0027] In some embodiments, the prismatic structure may comprise a lamp post or a utility pole.DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] For a fuller understanding of the nature and objects of the disclosure, reference should be made to the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0029] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a collar mount assembly of an embodiment of the present disclosure, shown in a closed position;

[0030] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the collar mount assembly of FIG. 1;

[0031] FIG. 3A is a top axial view of the collar mount assembly of FIG. 1, shown in a first position;

[0032] FIG. 3B is a bottom axial view of the collar mount assembly of FIG. 3A;

[0033] FIG. 4 A is a top axial view of the collar mount assembly of FIG. 1, shown in a second position;

[0034] FIG. 4B is a bottom axial view of the collar mount assembly of FIG. 4A;

[0035] FIG. 5 is a side view of the collar mount assembly of FIG. 1;

[0036] FIG. 6 is a top axial view of the collar mount assembly of FIG. 1, shown in an open position; FIG. 7 is a side view of the collar mount assembly of FIG. 1, shown attached to an exemplary environmental structure;

[0037] FIG. 8 is a top perspective view of a variation of the collar mount assembly of FIG. 1;

[0038] FIG. 9 is a top perspective view of a collar mount assembly of another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0039] FIG. 10 is a bottom perspective view of the collar mount assembly of FIG. 9;

[0040] FIG. 11 is an exploded view of the collar mount assembly of FIG. 9;

[0041] FIG. 12A is a bottom axial view of the collar mount assembly of FIG. 9, shown in a first position;

[0042] FIG. 12B is a bottom axial view of the collar mount assembly of FIG. 9, shown in a second position;

[0043] FIG. 13 is a top axial view of the collar mount assembly of FIG. 12B;

[0044] FIG. 14 is a side view of the collar mount assembly of FIG. 9;

[0045] FIG. 15 is a top perspective view of a collar mount assembly of another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0046] FIG. 16 is a bottom perspective view of the collar mount assembly of FIG. 15;

[0047] FIG. 17 is an exploded view of the collar mount assembly of FIG. 15;

[0048] FIG. 18A is a bottom axial view of the collar mount assembly of FIG. 15. shown in a first position;

[0049] FIG. 18B is a bottom axial view of the collar mount assembly of FIG. 15, shown in a second position;

[0050] FIG. 19 is a top axial view of the collar mount assembly of FIG. 18B;

[0051] FIG. 20 is a side view of the collar mount assembly of FIG. 15;

[0052] FIG. 21 is a perspective view of a collar mount assembly according to another embodiment of the present disclosure, shown in a closed position;

[0053] FIG. 22 is an exploded view of the collar mount assembly of FIG. 21;

[0054] FIG. 23 is a top axial view of the collar mount assembly of FIG. 21, shown in a first position;

[0055] FIG. 24 is a top axial view of the collar mount assembly of FIG. 21, shown in a second position;

[0056] FIG. 25A is a top perspective view of a gear of the collar mount assembly of FIG. 21;

[0057] FIG. 25B is a bottom perspective view of the gear of FIG. 25 A;

[0058] FIG. 25C is a bottom view of the gear of FIG. 25 A;

[0059] FIG. 25D is a section view of the gear along line A-A shown in FIG. 25C;

[0060] FIG. 26A is a perspective view of an engagement assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0061] FIG. 26B is an exploded view of the engagement assembly of FIG. 26A;

[0062] FIG. 26C is an end view of the engagement assembly of FIG. 26A;

[0063] FIG. 26D is a section view of the engagement assembly along line B-B shown in FIG. 26C;

[0064] FIG. 27 is a top axial view of the collar mount assembly of FIG. 21, show n in an open position;

[0065] FIG. 28 is a side view of the collar mount assembly of FIG. 21, shown attached to an exemplary environmental structure; and

[0066] FIG. 29 is a perspective view of a variation of the collar mount assembly of FIG. 21, shown attached to an exemplary environmental structure.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0067] Although claimed subject matter will be described in terms of certain embodiments, other embodiments, including embodiments that do not provide all of the benefits and features set forth herein, are also within the scope of this disclosure. Various structural, logical, process step, material, and electronic changes may be made without departing from the scope of the disclosure. Accordingly, the scope of the disclosure is defined only by reference to the appended claims.

[0068] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a collar mount assembly 100. The collar mount assembly 100 is shown assembled in FIG. 1, and an exploded view of the collar mount assembly 100 is shown in FIG. 2. The collar mount assembly 100 may comprise a ring gear 110, a first collar 120, a second collar 130, a plurality of engaging assemblies 140, and a driving assembly 150. The ring gear 110, the first collar 120, and the second collar 130 may be coaxially arranged. The components of the collar mount assembly 100 are further described below.

[0069] The ring gear 110 may include external gear teeth 111. The external gear teeth 111 may be provided about the entire outer circumference of the ring gear 110.Alternatively, the external gear teeth 111 may be provided on a circumferential portion of the ring gear 110. In other words, the external gear teeth 111 may be provided on a portion of the outer circumference of the ring gear 110, while the remaining outer circumference is not provided with gear teeth (e.g., smooth). The ring gear 110 may further define a plurality of mounting apertures 112 arranged at rotationally symmetrical positions of the ring gear 110. In some embodiments, the plurality of mounting apertures 112 may be arranged at asymmetrical positions of the ring gear 110. The plurality of mounting apertures 112 may be defined on flared portions of the ring gear 110, so as to be arranged radially outward from the external gear teeth 111. The plurality of mounting apertures 112 may be configured to receive a corresponding plurality’ of first pins 113. The ring gear 110 may further define an inner radial surface 114. The inner radial surface 114 may be provided about the entire inner circumference of the ring gear 110. Alternatively, the inner radial surface 114 may be provided on a circumferential portion of the ring gear 110. In other words, the inner radial surface 114 may be provided on a portion of the inner circumference of the ring gear 110, which may be aligned with the portion of the external circumference provided with the external gear teeth 111. The inner radial surface 114 may be a smooth surface.

[0070] The first collar 120 may define a plurality of first slots 121 and a plurality of first apertures 122. The plurality of first slots 121 and the plurality of first apertures 122 may be arranged at rotationally symmetrical positions of the first collar 120. In some embodiments, the plurality of first slots 121 and the plurality of first apertures 122 may be arranged at asymmetrical positions of the first collar 120.

[0071] The second collar 130 may define a plurality of second slots 131 and a plurality of second apertures 132. The plurality of second slots 131 and the plurality of second apertures 132 may be arranged at rotationally symmetrical positions of the second collar 130. In some embodiments, the plurality of second slots 131 and the plurality of second apertures 132 may be arranged at asymmetrical positions of the second collar 130. The plurality of second slots 131 and the plurality of second apertures 132 of the second collar 130 may be aligned with the plurality of first slots 121 and the plurality of first apertures 122 of the first collar 120. In some embodiments, the second collar 130 may beidentical to the first collar 120. At least one spacer 125 may be disposed between the first collar 120 and the second collar 130 to space the components apart.

[0072] Although the first collar 120 and the second collar 130 are illustrated as having a circular ring structure, these elements may have different shapes. For example, the first collar 120 and the second collar 130 may have an inner perimeter and / or and outer perimeter that is non-circular or polygonal. The shape of the inner perimeter and the outer perimeter of the first collar 120 and the second collar 130 may depend on the structures that the collar mount assembly 100 is configured to be mounted to, and the housings or other loads that are configured to be mounted to the collar mount assembly 100. The shape of the plurality of first slots 121 and the plurality of second slots 131 may correspond to the shape of the inner perimeter or the outer perimeter of the first collar 120 and the second collar 130. For example, as show n in FIG. 2, the plurality of first slots 121 and the plurality7of second slots 131 may be arc shaped.

[0073] The plurality of engaging assemblies 140 may be disposed between the first collar 120 and the second collar 130. Each engaging assembly of the plurality of engaging assemblies 140 may comprise a first pivot arm 141, a second pivot arm 142, and an engagement member 144. The first pivot arm 141 may be rotatably connected to the ring gear 110. For example, the first pivot arm 141 may be rotatably connected to one of the plurality of first pins 1 13 arranged in one of the plurality of mounting apertures 112 of the ring gear 110. The first pivot arm 141 may be slidable within one of the plurality of first slots 121 of the first collar 120 and one of the plurality of second slots 131 of the second collar 130. The second pivot arm 142 may be rotatably connected to the first collar 120 and the second collar 130. For example, the second pivot arm 142 may be rotatably connected one of a plurality of second pins 143 arranged in one of the plurality of first apertures 122 of the first collar 120 and one of the plurality of second apertures 132 of the second collar 130. The engagement member 144 may be rotatably connected to the first pivot arm 141 and the second pivot arm 142 via a pivot pin 145. The engagement member 144 may have a gripping surface configured to engage a structure disposed axially within the collar mount assembly 100. The gripping surface may be textured or smooth to provide grip on the structures. The gripping surface may also be flat, curved, V-shaped, or have other profiles to conform withthe shape of the structures to be gripped. In some embodiments, the gripping surface of the engagement member 144 may be comprised of an elastomeric material.

[0074] The driving assembly 150 may comprise a worm gear 151. The worm gear 151 may be rotatably coupled to a drive shaft 154 that drives the worm gear 151 to rotate. The worm gear 151 may be engaged with the external gear teeth 111 of the ring gear 110. The worm gear 151 may be disposed in a gear housing 152. The gear housing 152 may be connected to at least one of the first collar 120 and the second collar 130. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the gear housing 152 may be connected to the first collar 120. The driving assembly 150 may further comprise at least one roller 153 connected to the gear housing 152. The at least one roller 153 may be configured to engage with the inner radial surface 114 of the ring gear 1 10.

[0075] In operation, the driving assembly 150 may be configured to drive the ring gear 110 to rotate relative to the first collar 120 and the second collar 130 via the worm gear 151. Such rotation of the ring gear 110 may cause the first pivot arm 141 of each of the plurality of engaging assemblies 140 to slide within respective ones of the plurality of first slots 121 and the plurality of second slots 131, while the second pivot arm 142 of each of the plurality of engaging assembles 140 rotates within respective ones of the plurality of first apertures 122 and the plurality of second apertures 132. Such movement may cause the engagement member 144 of each of the plurality of engaging assemblies 140 to move radially relative to the first collar 120 and the second collar 130. As worm gear 151 drives the external gear teeth 111 of the ring gear 110, the at least one roller 153 may be in rolling contact with the inner radial surface 114 of the ring gear 110, which may ensure positive engagement between the worm gear 151 and the external gear teeth 1 1 1 for smooth rotation of the ring gear 110.

[0076] In the example shown in FIG. 3 A and 3B, the collar mount assembly 100 is shown in a first position, in which each engagement member 144 of the plurality of engaging assemblies 140 is arranged in a most-radially-outward position relative to the first collar 120 and the second collar 130. In the first position, each engagement member 144 of the plurality of engaging assemblies 140 may provide a first radius R1 of space within the first collar 120 and the second collar 130. By rotating the ring gear 110 in a clockwise direction, the collar mount assembly 100 can be moved to a second position, as shown in FIG. 4A and 4B. In thesecond position, each engagement member 144 of the plurality of engaging assemblies 140 is arranged in a most-radially-inward position relative to the first collar 120 and the second collar 130, which provides a second radius R2 of space within the first collar 120 and the second collar 130. The collar mount assembly 100 can be returned to the first position by rotating the ring gear 110 in a counterclockwise direction, and the collar mount assembly 100 can be positioned at any position between the first position and the second position by varying degrees of clockwise or counterclockwise rotations. The accommodation range of the collar mount assembly 100 may be defined by the first radius R1 and the second radius R2, which may be limited by the range of rotation of the ring gear 110 due to the lengths of the first slots 121 and second slots 131 and the portion of the ring gear 110 provided with the external gear teeth 111. The lengths of the first pivot arm 141 and the second pivot arm 142 of each of the plurality of engaging assemblies 140 may also define the accommodation range of the collar mount assembly 100. In some embodiments, the collar mount assembly 100 may accommodate mounting to structures 5.5 inches to 7.5 inches in diameter, but the particular range is not limited herein.

[0077] In the embodiments shown in FIGS. 1-6, the collar mount assembly 100 includes four engaging assemblies 140, and also includes: four mounting apertures 112 and four first pins 113 of the ring gear 110; four first slots 121 and four first apertures 122 of the first collar 120; and four second slots 131 and four second apertures 132 of the second collar 130 corresponding thereto. However, different numbers of engaging assemblies 140 may be provided (along with the corresponding structures of the ring gear 110, the first collar 120, and the second collar 130), and the particular number of engaging assemblies 140 is not limited herein. For example, the collar mount assembly 100 may include less than four engaging assemblies 140 (i.e. , 1 to 3) or more than four engaging assemblies 140. The number of engaging assemblies 140 may correspond to the sides of the shapes of the first collar 120 and the second collar 130. For example, a rectangular first collar 120 and second collar 130 may have two or four engaging assemblies 140, a hexagonal first collar 120 and second collar 130 may have three or six engaging assemblies 140, etc.

[0078] As shown in FIG. 7, the collar mount assembly 100 can be adjusted to surround various prismatic structures 102 (e.g., lamp post, utility pole, traffic signal pole, etc.). Furthermore, the collar mount assembly 100 can be used to connect a housing 105(e.g., an electric vehicle charging system, a 5G antenna system, lighting fixtures, solar panels, decor, flower pots, birdhouses, seasonal municipal installations, street furniture, etc.) to various prismatic structures 102 having different shapes and sizes. For example, prismatic structures 102 may have circular cross-section (i.e., cylindrical) or a non-circular crosssection (e.g., square, rectangular, octagonal, fluted, etc.). In some embodiments, the housing 105 may hang from the collar mount assembly 100 when secured to a prismatic structure 102. The collar mount assembly 100 may further include mounting and alignment features and / or a leveling plate for micro-adjustments of the housing 105 for precise installation. When mounted on a prismatic structure 102, the collar mount assembly 100 may be coaxial with the prismatic structure 102 for a streamlined appearance. In some embodiments, the collar mount assembly 100 may be off-axis from the prismatic structure 102, where the housing 105 is unaffected from being non-coaxial (e.g., flower pots, birdhouses, lighting fixtures, etc.) or where there is the plurality of engaging assemblies 140 includes only one engaging assembly. To adjust the collar mount assembly 100, the worm gear 151 of the driving assembly 150 can be driven either directly or indirectly by hand or using a tool (e.g., screwdriver, impact driver, power drill, etc.) that can drive the drive shaft 154. Tool-less adjustment may be feasible when the plurality of engaging assemblies 140 are not tightly clamped around the prismatic structure 102. Using a tool such as a torque wrench can set the plurality of engaging assemblies 140 with a sufficient torque for mounting the housing 105 under heavy load conditions, and may provide a quick and convenient means to clamp / unclamp the collar mount assembly 100. Due to the engagement of the worm gear 151 with the external gear teeth 111 of the ring gear 110, the collar mount assembly 100 cannot be back-driven (i.e., rotation of the ring gear 110 is driven by the w orm gear 151, but the external gear teeth 111 of the ring gear 110 cannot drive the worm gear 151), and thus the collar mount assembly 100 may be self-locking when secured to a prismatic structure 102. Accordingly, the collar mount assembly 100 can provide a non-permanent and secure means for affixing devices to various prismatic structures 102 of different diameters and may be easily sw apped out for high modularity.

[0079] In the embodiment shown in FIG. 8, the collar mount assembly 100 includes only one engaging assembly 140 configured to secure the collar mount assembly 100 to a prismatic structure 102.

[0080] In some embodiments, the collar mount assembly 100 may have a hinged structure. For example, each of the ring gear 110. the first collar 120. and the second collar 130 may be provided in two hingedly connected portions. As shown in FIG. 2, the ring gear 110 may comprise a upper ring portion 110a and a lower ring portion 110b, the first collar 120 may comprise a first upper collar portion 120a and a first lower collar portion 120b, and the second collar 130 may comprise a second upper collar portion 130a and a second low er collar portion 130b. Each hingedly connected portion may be configured to rotate between an open position (shown in FIG. 6) and a closed position (shown in FIG. 1). In the open position, the collar mount assembly 100 may be wrapped around a prismatic structure 102, and then the collar mount assembly can be rotated to the closed position and the plurality of engaging assemblies can be moved from the first position to the second position to be secured to the prismatic structure 102. At least one fastener 135 may be secured between the first collar 120 and the second collar 130 to retain the collar mount assembly 100 in the closed position and to release the collar mount assembly 100 into the open position. For example, two fasteners 135 may hold the respective upper and lower portions of the first collar 120 and the second collar 130 together, and removing one of the fasteners 135 allows the collar mount assembly 100 to be moved to the open position and rotate based on the other fastener 135. Accordingly, the hinged structure of the collar mount assembly 100 may be useful in situations where the collar mount assembly 100 cannot be sleeved over the prismatic structure 102.

[0081] Another embodiment of the present disclosure provides a collar mount assembly 200, as shown in FIGS. 9-14. The collar mount assembly 200 may function similarly to the collar mount assembly 100 described above, and may be configured to connect a housing 105 to various prismatic structures 102, similar to what is illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 8. The collar mount assembly 200 is shown assembled in FIGS. 9 and 10, and an exploded view' of the collar mount assembly 200 is shown in FIG. 11. The collar mount assembly 200 may comprise a linkage assembly 210, a first collar 220, a second collar 230, a plurality of engaging assemblies 240, and a driving assembly 250. The linkage assembly 210, the first collar 220, and the second collar 230 may be coaxially arranged. The components of the collar mount assembly 200 are further described below'.

[0082] The linkage assembly 210 may comprise a plurality of first linkage members 215 and a plurality of second linkage members 216 alternately connected in a ring shape. The plurality of first linkage members 215 and the plurality of second linkage members 216 may define a plurality of mounting apertures 212 that align to receive a corresponding plurality of first pins 213. Accordingly, the plurality of first linkage members 215 and the plurality of second linkage members 216 may be rotatably connected at one end via the plurality of first pins 213. The other ends of the plurality of first linkage members 215 and the plurality of second linkage members 21 may be rotatably connected by a plurality of linkage pins 217. The plurality of linkage pins 217 may be part of one of the plurality of first linkage members 215 or the plurality of second linkage members 216 and received by a corresponding aperture in the other of the plurality of first linkage members 215 or the plurality of second linkage members 216. Alternatively, the plurality of linkage pins 217 may be a separate component received in corresponding apertures of the plurality' of first linkage members 215 and the plurality of second linkage members 216. With the plurality of first linkage members 215 and the plurality of second linkage members 216 rotatably connected via the plurality of first pins 213 and the plurality’ of linkage pins 217. the linkage assembly 210 may move based on movement of one of its elements.

[0083] The first collar 220 may define a plurality of first slots 221 and a plurality of first apertures 222. The plurality of first slots 221 and the plurality of first apertures 222 may be arranged at rotationally symmetrical positions of the first collar 220. In some embodiments, the plurality' of first slots 221 and the plurality of first apertures 222 may be arranged at asymmetrical positions of the first collar 220.

[0084] The second collar 230 may define a plurality of second slots 231 and a plurality of second apertures 232. The plurality of second slots 231 and the plurality of second apertures 232 may be arranged at rotationally symmetrical positions of the second collar 230. In some embodiments, the plurality of second slots 231 and the plurality of second apertures 232 may be arranged at asymmetrical positions of the second collar 230. The plurality of second slots 231 and the plurality of second apertures 232 of the second collar 230 may be aligned with the plurality’ of first slots 221 and the plurality of first apertures 222 of the first collar 220. In some embodiments, the second collar 230 may be identical to the first collar 220.

[0085] Although the first collar 220 and the second collar 230 are illustrated as having a rectangular structure, these elements may have different shapes. For example, the first collar 220 and the second collar 230 may have an inner perimeter and / or an outer perimeter that is circular, non-circular, or polygonal. The shape of the inner perimeter and the outer perimeter of the first collar 220 and the second collar 230 may depend on the structures that the collar mount assembly 200 is configured to be mounted to. and the housings or other loads that are configured to be mounted to the collar mount assembly 200. The shape of the plurality of first slots 221 and the plurality of second slots 231 may correspond to the shape of the inner perimeter or the outer perimeter of the first collar 220 and the second collar 230. For example, as shown in FIG. 11, the plurality of first slots 221 and the plurality of second slots 231 may be straight.

[0086] The plurality of engaging assemblies 240 may be disposed between the first collar 220 and the second collar 230. Each engaging assembly of the plurality of engaging assemblies 240 may comprise a first pivot arm 241, a second pivot arm 242, and an engagement member 244. The first pivot arm 241 may be rotatably connected to the linkage assembly 210. For example, the first pivot arm 241 may be rotatably connected to one of the plurality of first pins 213 arranged in one of the plurality of mounting apertures 212 of the linkage assembly 210. The first pivot arm 241 may be slidable within one of the plurality of first slots 221 of the first collar 220 and one of the plurality of second slots 231 of the second collar 230. The second pivot arm 242 may be rotatably connected to the first collar 220 and the second collar 230. For example, the second pivot arm 242 may be rotatably connected one of a plurality of second pins 243 arranged in one of the plurality of first apertures 222 of the first collar 220 and one of the plurality of second apertures 232 of the second collar 230. The engagement member 244 may be rotatably connected to the first pivot arm 241 and the second pivot arm 242 via a pivot pin 245. The engagement member 244 may have a gripping surface configured to engage a structure disposed axially within the collar mount assembly 200. The gripping surface may be textured or smooth to provide grip on the structures. The gripping surface may also be flat, curved, V-shaped, or have other profiles to conform with the shape of the structures to be gripped. In some embodiments, the gripping surface of the engagement member 244 may be comprised of an elastomeric material.

[0087] The driving assembly 250 may comprise a worm gear 251. The worm gear 251 may be rotatably coupled to a drive shaft 254 that drives the worm gear 251 to rotate. The worm gear 251 may be engaged with external gear teeth 256 of a sliding block 255. The worm gear 251 may be disposed in a gear housing 252. The gear housing 252 may be connected to at least one of the first collar 220 and the second collar 230. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, the gear housing 252 may be connected to the second collar 230. The sliding block 255 may be connected to one of the plurality of first pins 213 to be slidable within one of the plurality of first slots 221 and one of the plurality of second slots 231.

[0088] In operation, the driving assembly 250 may be configured to drive the sliding block 255 to slide within one of the plurality of first slots 221 and one of the plurality of second slots 231 via the rotation of worm gear 151 engaged with the external gear teeth 256. Such sliding of the sliding block 255 may cause the first pivot arm 241 of each of the plurality of engaging assemblies 240 to slide within respective ones of the plurality of first slots 221 and the plurality of second slots 231, while the second pivot arm 242 of each of the plurality of engaging assembles 240 rotates within respective ones of the plurality of first apertures 222 and the plurality of second apertures 232. Such movement may cause the engagement member 244 of each of the plurality of engaging assemblies 240 to move radially relative to the first collar 220 and the second collar 230. Based on the connections of the linkage assembly 210, each of the plurality of engaging assemblies 240 may be configured to move in unison as the sliding block 255 is driven by the driving assembly 250.

[0089] In the example shown in FIG. 12A, the collar mount assembly 200 is shown in a first position, in which each engagement member 244 of the plurality of engaging assemblies 240 is arranged in a most-radially-outward position relative to the first collar 220 and the second collar 230. In the first position, each engagement member 244 of the plurality of engaging assemblies 240 may provide a first radius R1 of space within the first collar 220 and the second collar 230. By sliding the sliding block 255 in a downward direction (relative to the axial view shown in FIG. 12A), the collar mount assembly 200 can be moved to a second position, as shown in FIG. 12B and 13. In the second position, each engagement member 244 of the plurality of engaging assemblies 240 is arranged in a most-radially- inward position relative to the first collar 220 and the second collar 230, which provides a second radius R2 of space within the first collar 220 and the second collar 230. The collarmount assembly 200 can be returned to the first position by sliding the sliding block 255 in an upward direction (relative to the axial view shown in FIG. 12B). and the collar mount assembly 200 can be positioned at any position between the first position and the second position by varying degrees of sliding movements. The accommodation range of the collar mount assembly 200 may be defined by the first radius R1 and the second radius R2, which may be limited by the range of movement of the sliding block 255 due to the lengths of the first slots 221 and second slots 231. The lengths of the first pivot arm 241 and the second pivot arm 242 of each of the plurality of engaging assemblies 240 may also define the accommodation range of the collar mount assembly 200. In some embodiments, the collar mount assembly 200 may accommodate mounting to structures 5.5 inches to 7.5 inches in diameter, but the particular range is not limited herein.

[0090] In the embodiments shown in FIGS. 9-14, the collar mount assembly 200 includes four engaging assemblies 240, and also includes: four first linkage members 215, four second linkage members 216. four mounting apertures 212, four first pins 213, and four linkage pins 217 of the linkage assembly 210; four first slots 221 and four first apertures 222 of the first collar 220; and four second slots 231 and four second apertures 232 of the second collar 230 corresponding thereto. How ever, different numbers of engaging assemblies 240 may be provided (along with the corresponding structures of the linkage assembly 210, the first collar 220, and the second collar 230), and the particular number of engaging assemblies 240 is not limited herein. For example, the collar mount assembly 200 may include less than four engaging assemblies 240 (i.e., 1 to 3) or more than four engaging assemblies 240. The number of engaging assemblies 240 may correspond to the sides of the shapes of the first collar 220 and the second collar 230. For example, a rectangular first collar 220 and second collar 230 may have one, two, or four engaging assemblies 240, a hexagonal first collar 220 and second collar 230 may have one, tw o, three, or six engaging assemblies 240, etc.

[0091] The collar mount assembly 200 can be adjusted to surround various prismatic structures 102 (e.g., lamp post, utility pole, traffic signal pole, etc.) and can be used to connect a housing 105 (e.g., an electric vehicle charging system, a 5G antenna system, lighting fixtures, solar panels, decor, flower pots, birdhouses, seasonal municipal installations, street furniture, etc.) to various prismatic structures 102 having different shapes and sizes, similar to the collar mount assembly 100 described above. The collar mountassembly 200 may further include mounting and alignment features and / or a leveling plate for micro-adjustments of the housing 105 for precise installation. When mounted on a prismatic structure 102, the collar mount assembly 200 may be coaxial with the prismatic structure 102 for a streamlined appearance. In some embodiments, the collar mount assembly 200 may be off-axis from the prismatic structure 102, where the housing 105 is unaffected from being non-coaxial (e.g., flower pots, birdhouses, lighting fixtures, etc.) or where there is the plurality of engaging assemblies 240 includes only one engaging assembly. To adjust the collar mount assembly 200, the worm gear 251 of the driving assembly 250 can be driven either directly or indirectly by hand or using a tool (e.g., screwdriver, impact driver, power drill, etc.) that can drive the drive shaft 254. Tool-less adjustment may be feasible when the plurality of engaging assemblies 240 are not tightly clamped around the prismatic structure 102. Using a tool such as a torque wrench can set the plurality of engaging assemblies 240 with a sufficient torque for mounting the housing 105 under heavy load conditions, and may provide a quick and convenient means to clamp / unclamp the collar mount assembly 200. Due to the engagement of the worm gear 251 with the external gear teeth 256 of the sliding block 255. the collar mount assembly 200 cannot be back-driven (i.e., movement of the sliding block 255 is driven by the worm gear 251, but the external gear teeth 256 of the sliding block 255 cannot drive the worm gear 251), and thus the collar mount assembly 200 may be self-locking when secured to a prismatic structure 102. Accordingly, the collar mount assembly 200 can provide a non-permanent and secure means for affixing devices to various prismatic structures 102 of different diameters and may be easily swapped out for high modularity.

[0092] Another embodiment of the present disclosure provides a collar mount assembly 300, as shown in FIGS. 15-20. The collar mount assembly 300 may function similarly to the collar mount assembly 100 described above, and may be configured to connect a housing 105 to various prismatic structures 102, similar to what is illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 8. The collar mount assembly 300 is shown assembled in FIGS. 15 and 16, and an exploded view of the collar mount assembly 300 is shown in FIG. 17. The collar mount assembly 300 may comprise a linkage assembly 310, a first collar 320, a second collar 330, a plurality of engaging assemblies 340, and a driving assembly 350. The linkage assembly 310, the first collar 320, and the second collar 330 may be coaxially arranged. The components of the collar mount assembly 300 are further described below.

[0093] The linkage assembly 310 may comprise a plurality of first linkage members 315 and a plurality of second linkage members 316 alternately connected in a ring shape. The plurality of first linkage members 315 and the plurality of second linkage members 316 may define a plurality of mounting apertures 312 that align to receive a corresponding plurality of first pins 313. Accordingly, the plurality of first linkage members 315 and the plurality of second linkage members 316 may be rotatably connected at one end via the plurality of first pins 313. The other ends of the plurality of first linkage members 315 and the plurality of second linkage members 31 may be rotatably connected by a plurality of linkage pins 317. The plurality of linkage pins 317 may be part the plurality of first linkage members 315 and received by a corresponding linkage slot 318 of the plurality of second linkage members 316. With the plurality of first linkage members 315 and the plurality of second linkage members 316 rotatably connected via the plurality' of first pins 313 and the plurality of linkage pins 317, the linkage assembly 310 may move based on movement of one of its elements. Compared to the collar mount assembly 200, the linkage slots 318 of the plurality of second linkage members 316 may provide smoother movement of the linkage assembly 310 due to the additional freedom of movement of the linkage pins 317 in the linkage slots 318.

[0094] The first collar 320 may define a plurality of first slots 321 and a plurality of first apertures 322. The plurality of first slots 321 and the plurality of first apertures 322 may be arranged at rotationally symmetrical positions of the first collar 320. In some embodiments, the plurality of first slots 321 and the plurality of first apertures 322 may be arranged at asymmetrical positions of the first collar 320.

[0095] The second collar 330 may define a plurality of second slots 331 and a plurality of second apertures 332. The plurality of second slots 331 and the plurality of second apertures 332 may be arranged at rotationally symmetrical positions of the second collar 330. In some embodiments, the plurality of second slots 331 and the plurality of second apertures 332 may be arranged at asymmetrical positions of the second collar 330. The plurality of second slots 331 and the plurality of second apertures 332 of the second collar 330 may be aligned with the plurality of first slots 331 and the plurality of first apertures 322 of the first collar 320. In some embodiments, the second collar 330 may be identical to the first collar 320.

[0096] Although the first collar 320 and the second collar 330 are illustrated as having a rectangular structure, these elements may have different shapes. For example, the first collar 320 and the second collar 330 may have an inner perimeter and / or an outer perimeter that is circular, non-circular, or polygonal. The shape of the inner perimeter and the outer perimeter of the first collar 320 and the second collar 330 may depend on the structures that the collar mount assembly 300 is configured to be mounted to. and the housings or other loads that are configured to be mounted to the collar mount assembly 300. The shape of the plurality of first slots 321 and the plurality of second slots 331 may correspond to the shape of the inner perimeter or the outer perimeter of the first collar 320 and the second collar 330. For example, as shown in FIG. 17, the plurality of first slots 321 and the plurality of second slots 331 may be straight.

[0097] The plurality of engaging assemblies 340 may be disposed between the first collar 320 and the second collar 330. Each engaging assembly of the plurality of engaging assemblies 340 may comprise a first pivot arm 341, a second pivot arm 342, and an engagement member 344. The first pivot arm 341 may be rotatably connected to the linkage assembly 310. For example, the first pivot arm 341 may be rotatably connected to one of the plurality of first pins 313 arranged in one of the plurality of mounting apertures 312 of the linkage assembly 310. The first pivot arm 341 may be slidable within one of the plurality of first slots 321 of the first collar 320 and one of the plurality of second slots 331 of the second collar 330. The second pivot arm 342 may be rotatably connected to the first collar 320 and the second collar 330. For example, the second pivot arm 342 may be rotatably connected one of a plurality of second pins 343 arranged in one of the plurality of first apertures 322 of the first collar 320 and one of the plurality of second apertures 332 of the second collar 330. The engagement member 344 may be rotatably connected to the first pivot arm 341 and the second pivot arm 342 via a pivot pin 345. The engagement member 344 may have a gripping surface configured to engage a structure disposed axially within the collar mount assembly 300. The gripping surface may be textured or smooth to provide grip on the structures. The gripping surface may also be flat, curved, V-shaped, or have other profiles to conform with the shape of the structures to be gripped. In some embodiments, the gripping surface of the engagement member 344 may be comprised of an elastomeric material.

[0098] The driving assembly 350 may comprise a worm gear 351. The worm gear 351 may be rotatably coupled to a drive shaft 354 that drives the worm gear 351 to rotate. The worm gear 351 may be engaged with external gear teeth 356 of a sliding block 355. The worm gear 351 may be disposed in a gear housing 352. The gear housing 352 may be connected to at least one of the first collar 320 and the second collar 330. For example, as shown in FIG. 20, the gear housing 352 may be connected to the second collar 330. The sliding block 355 may be connected to one of the plurality of first pins 313 to be slidable within one of the plurality of first slots 321 and one of the plurality of second slots 331.

[0099] In operation, the driving assembly 350 may be configured to drive the sliding block 355 to slide within one of the plurality of first slots 321 and one of the plurality of second slots 331 via the rotation of worm gear 351 engaged with the external gear teeth 356. Such sliding of the sliding block 355 may cause the first pivot arm 341 of each of the plurality of engaging assemblies 340 to slide within respective ones of the plurality of first slots 321 and the plurality of second slots 331, while the second pivot arm 342 of each of the plurality of engaging assembles 340 rotates within respective ones of the plurality of first apertures 322 and the plurality of second apertures 332. Such movement may cause the engagement member 344 of each of the plurality of engaging assemblies 340 to move radially relative to the first collar 320 and the second collar 330. Based on the connections of the linkage assembly 310, each of the plurality of engaging assemblies 340 may be configured to move in unison as the sliding block 355 is driven by the driving assembly 350.

[0100] In the example shown in FIG. 18A, the collar mount assembly 300 is shown in a first position, in which each engagement member 344 of the plurality of engaging assemblies 340 is arranged in a most-radially-outward position relative to the first collar 320 and the second collar 330. In the first position, each engagement member 344 of the plurality of engaging assemblies 340 may provide a first radius R1 of space within the first collar 320 and the second collar 330. By sliding the sliding block 355 in a leftward direction (relative to the axial view shown in FIG. 18 A), the collar mount assembly 300 can be moved to a second position, as shown in FIG. 18B and 19. In the second position, each engagement member 344 of the plurality of engaging assemblies 340 is arranged in a most-radially-inward position relative to the first collar 320 and the second collar 330. which provides a second radius R2 of space within the first collar 320 and the second collar 330. The collar mount assembly 300can be returned to the first position by sliding the sliding block 355 in a rightward direction (relative to the axial view shown in FIG. 18B), and the collar mount assembly 300 can be positioned at any position between the first position and the second position by varying degrees of sliding movements. The accommodation range of the collar mount assembly 300 may be defined by the first radius R1 and the second radius R2, which may be limited by the range of movement of the sliding block 355 due to the lengths of the first slots 321 and second slots 331. The lengths of the first pivot arm 341 and the second pivot arm 342 of each of the plurality of engaging assemblies 340 may also define the accommodation range of the collar mount assembly 300. In some embodiments, the collar mount assembly 300 may accommodate mounting to structures 5.5 inches to 7.5 inches in diameter, but the particular range is not limited herein.

[0101] In the embodiments shown in FIGS. 15-20, the collar mount assembly 300 includes four engaging assemblies 340, and also includes: four first linkage members 315, four second linkage members 316. four mounting apertures 312, four first pins 313, four linkage pins 317, and four linkage slots 318 of the linkage assembly 310; four first slots 321 and four first apertures 322 of the first collar 320; and four second slots 331 and four second apertures 332 of the second collar 330 corresponding thereto. However, different numbers of engaging assemblies 340 may be provided (along with the corresponding structures of the linkage assembly 310, the first collar 320. and the second collar 330). and the particular number of engaging assemblies 340 is not limited herein. For example, the collar mount assembly 300 may include less than four engaging assemblies 340 (i.e., 1 to 3) or more than four engaging assemblies 340. The number of engaging assemblies 340 may correspond to the sides of the shapes of the first collar 320 and the second collar 330. For example, a rectangular first collar 320 and second collar 330 may have one, two, or four engaging assemblies 340, a hexagonal first collar 320 and second collar 330 may have one, two, three, or six engaging assemblies 340, etc.

[0102] The collar mount assembly 300 can be adjusted to surround various prismatic structures 102 (e.g., lamp post, utility pole, traffic signal pole, etc.) and can be used to connect a housing 105 (e.g., an electric vehicle charging system, a 5G antenna system, lighting fixtures, solar panels, decor, flower pots, birdhouses, seasonal municipal installations, street furniture, etc.) to various prismatic structures 102 having different shapesand sizes, similar to the collar mount assembly 100 described above. The collar mount assembly 300 may further include mounting and alignment features and / or a leveling plate for micro-adjustments of the housing 105 for precise installation. When mounted on a prismatic structure 102, the collar mount assembly 300 may be coaxial with the prismatic structure 102 for a streamlined appearance. In some embodiments, the collar mount assembly 300 may be off-axis from the prismatic structure 102, where the housing 105 is unaffected from being non-coaxial (e.g.. flower pots, birdhouses, lighting fixtures, etc.) or where there is the plurality of engaging assemblies 340 includes only one engaging assembly. To adjust the collar mount assembly 300, the w orm gear 351 of the driving assembly 350 can be driven either directly or indirectly by hand or using a tool (e.g., screwdriver, impact driver, power drill, etc.) that can drive the drive shaft 354. Tool-less adjustment may be feasible when the plurality of engaging assemblies 340 are not tightly clamped around the prismatic structure 102. Using a tool such as a torque wrench can set the plurality of engaging assemblies 340 with a sufficient torque for mounting the housing 105 under heavy load conditions, and may provide a quick and convenient means to clamp / unclamp the collar mount assembly 300. Due to the engagement of the worm gear 351 with the external gear teeth 356 of the sliding block 355, the collar mount assembly 300 cannot be back-driven (i.e., movement of the sliding block 355 is driven by the w orm gear 351, but the external gear teeth 356 of the sliding block 355 cannot drive the worm gear 351), and thus the collar mount assembly 300 may be self-locking when secured to a prismatic structure 102. Accordingly, the collar mount assembly 300 can provide a non-permanent and secure means for affixing devices to various prismatic structures 102 of different diameters and may be easily sw apped out for high modularity.

[0103] Another embodiment of the present disclosure provides a collar mount assembly 400, as shown in FIGS. 21-29. The collar mount assembly 400 is shown assembled in FIG. 21, and an exploded view' of the collar mount assembly 400 is shown in FIG. 22. The collar mount assembly 400 may comprise a gear assembly 410, a first collar 420, a second collar 430. and at least one engaging assembly 440. The first collar 420 and the second collar 430 may be coaxially arranged. The components of the collar mount assembly 400 are further described below.

[0104] The gear assembly 410 may comprise a plurality of gears 411. The plurality of gears 411 may be in a continuous transmission loop with each other, such that rotation of one gear causes a corresponding rotation of each other gear of the plurality of gears 411. In other words, the gear teeth of each gear may be engaged with the gear teeth of the immediately preceding gear and the immediately subsequent gear of the plurality' of gears 411 in the continuous transmission loop. The continuous transmission loop may be substantially circular and defined by an axis that is coaxial with the first collar 420 and the second collar 430. In some embodiments, the plurality of gears 41 1 may be bevel gears in a circular arrangement. The number of gears in the plurality7of gears 411 may depend on the pitch angle and module of the bevel gears to form the continuous transmission loop. In an instance, the plurality of gears 411 may comprise 24 identical bevel gears, each having a pitch angle of 15 degrees and a module of 3 mm, forming a circular arrangement with a diameter of about 260 mm. In some embodiments, the plurality7of gears 411 may comprise different sized gears and / or gears having different shapes or parameters to produce different arrangements and diameters. For example, the plurality of gears 411 may comprise a combination of spur gears and bevel gears to produce various shapes (e.g., square, hexagon, etc.). Different gear ratios can be used in alternating patterns to change the torque / speed ratio of a particular driving gear vs. other driven gears of the plurality7of gears 411 for a mechanical advantage.

[0105] Although the first collar 420 and the second collar 430 are illustrated as having a circular ring structure, these elements may have different shapes. For example, the first collar 420 and the second collar 430 may have an inner perimeter and / or an outer perimeter that is non-circular or polygonal. The shape of the inner perimeter and the outer perimeter of the first collar 420 and the second collar 430 may depend on the structures that the collar mount assembly7400 is configured to be mounted to, and the housings or other loads that are configured to be mounted to the collar mount assembly 400, but is not limited herein.

[0106] The first collar 420 and the second collar 430 may7have symmetrical U-shaped profiles. For example, the first collar 420 may be defined by a first annular strip 421, a first inner flange 422 extending from the inner perimeter of the first annular strip 421, and a first outer flange 423 extending from the outer perimeter of the first annular strip 421. Similarly.the second collar 430 may be defined by a second annular strip 431, a second inner flange 432 extending from the inner perimeter of the second annular strip 431. and a second outer flange 433 extending from the outer perimeter of the second annular strip 431. When assembled, the first inner flange 422 may abut the second inner flange 432, and the first outer flange 423 may abut the second outer flange 433.

[0107] The first collar 420 may define a plurality of first bearing seats 424. For example, the plurality of first bearing seats 424 may be semicircular depressions in the circumferential edges of the first inner flange 422 and the first outer flange 423. The plurality of bearing seats 424 may be arranged at rotationally symmetrical positions of the first collar 420.

[0108] The second collar 430 may define a plurality of second bearing seats 434. For example, the plurality' of second bearing seats 434 may be semicircular depressions in the circumferential edges of the second inner flange 432 and the second outer flange 433. The plurality of second bearing seats 434 may be arranged at rotationally symmetrical positions of the second collar 430. The plurality of second bearing seats 434 of the second collar 430 may be aligned with the plurality of first bearing seats 424 of the first collar 420. In some embodiments, the second collar 430 may be identical to the first collar 420. When assembled, the plurality of gears 411 may be sandwiched between the first collar 420 and the second collar 430, such that the plurality' of gears 411 are rotatably disposed against the plurality' of first bearing seats 424 and the plurality' of second bearing seats 434.

[0109] In some embodiments, each of the plurality of gears 411 may have a gear hub defined on each side. For example, each gear may have an inner protrusion 412 extending radially inward relative to the continuous transmission loop (as shown in FIG. 25 A) and an outer protrusion 413 extending radially outw ard relative to the continuous transmission loop (as shown in FIG. 25B). The inner protrusion 412 and the outer protrusion 413 may be integrally formed with each gear. Alternatively, the inner protrusion 412 and / or the outer protrusion 413 may be separate components attached to or mated w ith each side of the gear in order to rotate as a single unit. Each inner protrusion 412 may be rotatably disposed between one of the first bearing seats 424 defined in the first inner flange 422 of the first collar 420 and one of the second bearing seats 434 defined in the second inner flange 432 of the second collar 430. Each outer protrusion 413 may be rotatably disposed between one of the firstbearing seats 424 defined in the first outer flange 423 of the first collar 420 and one of the second bearing seats 434 defined in the second outer flange 433 of the second collar 430.

[0110] In some embodiments, at least one aperture may be defined by the plurality of first bearing seats 424 and the plurality of second bearing seats 434 in an outer circumferential surface of the first collar 420 and the second collar 430. For example, the at least one aperture may be defined by at least one of the lurality of first bearing seats 424 defined in the first outer flange 423 of the first collar 420 and by at least one of the plurality of second bearing seats 434 defined in the second outer flange 433 of the second collar 430. A socket 414 may be defined in an inner axial surface of at least one gear of the plurality of gears 411 that is accessible via the aperture. For example, the socket 414 may be defined in the outer protrusion 413 of at least one gear of the plurality of gears 41 1 , as shown in FIG. 25B. In some embodiments, the socket 414 may be a hex hub having a hexagonal recess configured to receive a hexagonal bit of a driver inserted via the aperture. The socket 414 may have different shapes for engagement with other suitable t pes of drivers (e.g., square hub, etc.) and is not limited herein. Accordingly, the driver may be configured to drive the gear and each other gear of the plurality of gears 41 1 by the continuous transmission loop.[OHl] Each engaging assembly 440 may comprise a jig 441, a threaded rod 442. a receiving bore 443, and an engagement pad 444. The jig 441 may be disposed around the first collar 420 and the second collar 430. For example, the jig 441 may be disposed on the first annular strip 421 of the first collar 420 and the second annular strip 431 of the second collar 430, and the jig 441 may wrap around the outer circumferential surface of the first collar 420 and the second collar 430 defined by the first outer flange 423 and the second outer flange 433. In some embodiments, the jig 441 may be removably connected to the first collar 420 and the second collar 430. For example, the jig 441 may be connected to the first collar 420 and the second collar 430 when the collar mount assembly 400 is being attached to an environmental structure, and then the jig 441 can be removed after the collar mount assembly 400 is successfully clamped to the environmental structure.

[0112] The threaded rod 442 may be a cylindrical or non-cylindrical member having continuous or discontinuous threads on at least a portion of its shaft. The threaded rod 442 may be connected to the jig 441 and coaxial with one gear of the plurality of gears 411. For example, the receiving bore 443 may be aligned with the aperture defined by one of theplurality of first bearing seats 424 and one of the plurality of second bearing seats 434, and the threaded rod 442 may be disposed within the receiving bore 443. The receiving bore 443 may include a recess or socket configured to prevent rotation of the threaded rod 442. For example, the receiving bore 443 may include a hex socket configured to receive a hex head of the threaded rod 442. The threaded rod 442 may have external threads that engage with internal threads 415 of the one gear of the plurality of gears 411. The internal threads 415 may be defined within the inner protrusion 412 of the gear 411. as shown in FIG. 25C and FIG. 25D. The threaded rod 442 may extend from the receiving bore 443 through the aperture of the first outer flange 423 and the second outer flange 433 to engage with the internal threads 415 of the one gear of the plurality of gears 411. Accordingly, rotation of the one gear of the plurality of gears 411 may cause axial movement of the threaded rod 442, while the receiving bore 443 prevents rotation of the threaded rod 442. The threaded rod 442 may further extend through another aperture defined by one of the plurality of first bearing seats 424 of the first inner flange 422 and one of the plurality of second bearing seats 434 of the second inner flange 432 to extend radially inward relative to the first collar 420 and the second collar 430.

[0113] In some embodiments, the engaging assembly 440 may further comprise a handle 446 connected to the jig 441, as shown in FIG. 26 A. The handle 446 may be used for mounting the jig 441 to the first collar 420 and the second collar 430 when the collar mount assembly 400 is being attached to an environmental structure. The threaded rod 442 may be axially movable within the handle 446, via the receiving bore 443, as shown in FIG. 26C. The threaded rod 442 may further define an internal recess 449 configured to engage with a driver bit 447 within the receiving bore 443. as shown in FIG. 26D. The driver bit 447 may be configured to prevent rotation of the threaded rod 442. The engaging assembly 440 may further comprise a spring 448 disposed within the handle 446 that is configured to urge the driver bit 447 into engagement with the internal recess 449 of the threaded rod 442, as shown in FIG. 26B.

[0114] The engagement pad 444 may be connected to an end of the threaded rod 442 distal from the jig 441. For example, the engagement pad 444 may be located radially inward relative to the first collar 420 and the second collar 430. The engagement pad 444 may be made of an elastomeric material or a metal. In an instance, the engagement pad 444 may bemade of aluminum. In some embodiments, the engagement pad 444 may be connected to the end of the threaded rod 442 by a swivel mount 445. Accordingly, the engagement pad 444 may be rotatable relative to the end of the threaded rod 442 in a ball-and-socket like manner provided by the swivel mount 445.

[0115] In operation, at least one gear of the plurality of gears 411 may be configured to drive each other gear of the plurality of gears 411 thereby causing the threaded rod 442 of each engaging assembly 440 to move axially according to the engagement of the internal threads of the corresponding gear of the plurality7of gears 411 (under the rotational constraints of the receiving bore 443 and / or driver bit 447), and causing the engagement pad 444 of each engaging assembly 440 to move radially relative to the first collar 420 and the second collar 430. For example, the plurality of gears 41 1 may be driven using a driver inserted into the aperture of the first collar 420 and the second collar 430 to engage with the socket 414 of one gear, which causes corresponding rotation of each other gear in the continuous transmission loop. With the plurality of gears 411 having equally sized gears connected to each threaded rod 442, each threaded rod 442 may move axially at the same rate.

[0116] In the example shown in FIG. 23, the collar mount assembly 400 is shown in a first position, in which each engagement pad 444 of the at least one engaging assembly 440 is arranged in a most-radially-outward position relative to the first collar 420 and the second collar 430. In the first position, each engagement pad 444 may provide a first radius R1 of space within the first collar 420 and the second collar 430. By driving the gear assembly 410 in a first rotational direction, the collar mount assembly 400 can be moved to a second position, as shown in FIG. 24. In the second position, each engagement pad 444 is arranged in a most-radially-imvard position relative to the first collar 420 and the second collar 430, which provides a second radius R2 of space within the first collar 420 and the second collar 430. The collar mount assembly 400 can be returned to the first position by rotating the gear assembly 410 in a second rotational direction, and the collar mount assembly 400 can be positioned at any position between the first position and the second position by varying degrees of rotations in both the first rotational direction and the second rotational direction. The accommodation range of the collar mount assembly 400 may be defined by the first radius R1 and the second radius R2, which may be limited by the length of the threaded rod442 due to the engagement between external threads of the threaded rod 442 and the internal threads of one gear of the plurality of gears 411. The accommodation range of the collar mount assembly 400 may be further defined by the thickness and shape of the engagement pad 444. In some embodiments, the collar mount assembly 400 may accommodate mounting to structures 5.0 inches to 7.5 inches in diameter, but the particular range is not limited herein.

[0117] In the embodiments shown in FIGS. 21-27, the collar mount assembly 400 includes four engaging assemblies 440. However, different numbers of engaging assemblies 440 may be provided, and the particular number of engaging assemblies 440 is not limited herein. For example, the collar mount assembly 400 may include less than four engaging assemblies 440 (i.e., 1 to 3) or more than four engaging assemblies 440. In an instance, the number of engaging assemblies 440 may be equal to the number of faces of the structure that the collar mount assembly 400 is sought to be attached to. For example, four engaging assemblies 440 can be used to attach to a four-sided structure, six engaging assemblies 440 can be used to attach to a six-sided structure, etc. In general, increasing the number of engaging assemblies 440 increases the number of contact points and decreases the pressure and or stress in the threaded rod 442, allowing for an increase of the clamping force between the collar mount assembly 400 and the structure, which can increase the possible load carried by the collar mount assembly 400. In an instance, the number of engaging assemblies 440 may be equal to the number of gears of the plurality of gears 41 1 , such that one threaded rod 442 is engaged with each gear. When engagement assemblies 440 are connected to adjacent gears of the plurality of gears 411, the external threading of the threaded rods 442 may be inverted due to the inverse rotation of the adjacent gears, such that each threaded rod 442 moves axially in the same radial direction. In some embodiments, the engaging assemblies 440 may be equally spaced around the circumference of the first collar 420 and the second collar 430 in rotationally symmetrical positions. For example, the four engaging assemblies 440 shown in FIGS. 21-27 are arranged 90 degrees relative to each other around the circumference of the first collar 420 and the second collar 430. However, the engaging assemblies 440 may be provided in other, unequal arrangements, and is not limited herein. In some embodiments, the arrangement of the engaging assemblies 440 may be preset for connecting to a particular shaped structure. Alternatively, the arrangement of the engagingassemblies 440 may be adjustable during installation, so as to conform to different shapes or asymmetries of a particular shaped structure.

[0118] As shown in FIG. 28, the collar mount assembly 400 can be adjusted to surround various prismatic structures 402 (e.g., lamp post, utility pole, traffic signal pole, etc.). The prismatic structure 402 may be prismatic, near prismatic, conical, frustoconical, or other regular or irregular shapes and is not limited herein. The engagement pad 444 of each engaging assembly 440 may contact the prismatic structure 402 when the collar mount assembly 400 is mounted. Alternatively, the threaded rod 442 of each engaging assembly 440 may directly contact the prismatic structure 402 when the collar mount assembly 400 is mounted. Furthermore, the collar mount assembly 400 can be used to connect a housing 405 (e.g., an electric vehicle charging system, a 5G antenna system, lighting fixtures, solar panels, smart city systems, decor, flower pots, birdhouses, seasonal municipal installations, street furniture, etc.) to various prismatic structures 402 having different shapes and sizes. For example, prismatic structures 402 may have circular cross-section (i.e., cylindrical) or a non- circular cross-section (e.g., square, rectangular, octagonal, fluted, etc.). The particular type and structure of the housing 405 is not limited herein. In some embodiments, the housing 405 may hang from the collar mount assembly 400 when secured to a prismatic structure 402. The collar mount assembly 400 may further include mounting and alignment features and / or a leveling plate for micro-adjustments of the housing 405 for precise installation. When mounted on a prismatic structure 402, the collar mount assembly 400 may be coaxial with the prismatic structure 402 for a streamlined appearance. In some embodiments, the collar mount assembly 400 may be off-axis from the prismatic structure 402, where the housing 405 is unaffected from being non-coaxial (e.g., flower pots, birdhouses, lighting fixtures, etc.) or where there is only one engaging assembly 440.

[0119] To adjust the collar mount assembly 400, the gear assembly 410 can be driven either directly or indirectly by hand or using a tool (e.g., screwdriver, impact driver, power drill, etc.) that can directly drive one gear of the plurality of gears 411, which drives each of the plurality of gears 411 in the continuous transmission loop and each engaging assembly 440. Tool-less adjustment may be feasible when the at least one engaging assembly 440 is not tightly clamped around the prismatic structure 402. Using a tool such as a torque wrench can set the at least one engaging assembly 440 with a sufficient torque for mounting thehousing 405 under heavy load conditions, and may provide a quick and convenient means to clamp / unclamp the collar mount assembly 400. In some instances, the threaded rods 442 can be first adjusted by hand to proper starting positions, and then a tool can be used to tighten the collar mount assembly 400 around the prismatic structure 402. Due to the engagement of external threads of the threaded rod 442 with the internal thread 415 of one gear of the plurality of gears 411, the collar mount assembly 400 cannot be back-driven (i.e., rotation of the threaded rod 442 is driven by the plurality of gears 411. but axial movement of the threaded rod 442 cannot drive the plurality of gears 411 ), and thus the collar mount assembly 400 may be self-locking when secured to a prismatic structure 402. Accordingly, the collar mount assembly 400 can provide a non-permanent and secure means for affixing devices to various prismatic structures 402 of different diameters and may be easily swapped out for high modularity.

[0120] In the embodiment shown in FIG. 29, the collar mount assembly 400 includes only one engaging assembly 440 configured to secure the collar mount assembly 400 to a prismatic structure 402.

[0121] In some embodiments, the collar mount assembly 400 may have a separatable structure. For example, each of the first collar 420 and the second collar 430 may be provided in two separately connected portions. As shown in FIG. 22. the first collar 420 may comprise a first upper collar portion 420a and a first lower collar portion 420b, and the second collar 430 may comprise a second upper collar portion 430a and a second lower collar portion 430b. The first upper collar portion 420a may be connected to the second upper collar portion 430a, and the first lower collar portion 420b may be connected to the second lower collar portion 430b, with some of the plurality of gears 41 1 sandwiched between each of the upper and lower portions. Each separately connected portion may be separated into an open position (shown in FIG. 27) and connected in a closed position (shown in FIG. 21). In the open position, one of the halves of the collar mount assembly 400 may be wrapped around a prismatic structure 402, and the other half of the collar mount assembly 400 can be connected to the other to the closed position, in which the plurality of gears 411 are engaged in the continuous transmission loop, and then the at least one engaging assembly 440 can be moved from the first position to the second position to be secured to the prismatic structure 402. At least one fastener may be secured between the first collar 420 and the second collar430 to retain the collar mount assembly 400 in the closed position and to release the collar mount assembly 400 into the open position. For example, two fasteners may hold the respective upper and lower portions of the first collar 420 and the second collar 430 together, and removing both fasteners allows the collar mount assembly 400 to be moved to the open position with the two portions separated from each other. In some embodiments, removing one of the fasteners may allow rotation of the two portions about the other fastener to reach the open position. Accordingly, the separatable structure of the collar mount assembly 400 may be useful in situations where the collar mount assembly 400 cannot be sleeved over the prismatic structure 402.

[0122] In another embodiment of the present disclosure, one of the first collar 420 or the second collar 430 may comprise a ring gear, and the plurality of gears 41 1 may comprise at least two conical spur gears engaged with the ring gear. The other of the first collar 420 or the second collar 430 may be configured to support the ring gear with the plurality of gears 411 disposed therebetween. Alternatively, both the first collar 420 and the second collar 430 may comprise ring gears. At least one engaging assembly 440 may be provided, in which the threaded rod 442 is engaged with one of the conical spur gears. In this arrangement, driving one gear of the plurality of gears 411 may drive the other gears to rotate via the ring gear, and rotation of the gear that houses the threaded rod 442 causes the threaded rod 442 to move axially in the manner described above. Accordingly, this arrangement may reduce the number of components used to produce the continuous transmission loop.

[0123] The following Statements describe various embodiments of the present disclosure:

[0124] Statement 1. A collar mount assembly comprising: a ring gear having external gear teeth; a driving assembly comprising a worm gear engaged with the external gear teeth; a first collar having a plurality of first slots arranged at rotationally symmetrical positions of the first collar; a second collar having a plurality of second slots arranged at rotationally symmetrical positions of the second collar and aligned with the plurality of first slots; and a plurality7of engaging assemblies, wherein each engaging assembly comprises: a first pivot arm rotatably connected to the ring gear and slidable within one of the plurality of first slots of the first collar and one of the plurality of second slots of the second collar; a second pivot arm rotatably connected to the first collar and the second collar; and an engagement memberrotatably connected to the first pivot arm and the second pivot arm; wherein the driving assembly is configured to drive the ring gear to rotate relative to the first collar and the second collar via the worm gear, thereby causing the first pivot arm of each engaging assembly to slide within respective ones the plurality of first slots and the plurality of second slots and causing the engagement member of each engaging assembly to move radially relative to the first collar and the second collar.

[0125] Statement 2. The collar mount assembly of Statement 1 , wherein the driving assembly further comprises a gear housing connected to at least one of the first collar and the second collar, and the worm gear is disposed within the gear housing.

[0126] Statement 3. The collar mount assembly of Statement 2, wherein the driving assembly further comprises at least one roller connected to the gear housing, and the at least one roller is configured to engage with an inner radial surface of the ring gear as the ring gear rotates relative to the first collar and the second collar.

[0127] Statement 4. The collar mount assembly of any one of the preceding Statements, wherein the external gear teeth are provided on a circumferential portion of the ring gear.

[0128] Statement 5. The collar mount assembly of any one of the preceding Statements, further comprising a plurality of first pins configured to rotatably connect the first pivot arm of each engaging assembly to the ring gear, wherein the plurality of first pins extend through the plurality of first slots and the plurality of second slots.

[0129] Statement 6. The collar mount assembly of any one of the preceding Statements, further comprising a plurality of second pins configured to rotatably connect the second pivot arm of each engaging assembly to the first collar and the second collar, wherein the plurality of second pins are disposed in a plurality of first apertures of the first collar and a plurality of second apertures of the second collar.

[0130] Statement 7. The collar mount assembly of any one of the preceding Statements, wherein the driving assembly is configured to drive the ring gear to rotate between a first position and a second position, in which the engagement member of each ofthe plurality of engagement assemblies is disposed radially inward in the second position compared to the first position.

[0131] Statement 8. The collar mount assembly of any one of the preceding Statements, wherein the ring gear, the first collar, and the second collar are provided in two hingedly connected portions, in which each portion is configured to rotate between an open position and a closed position.

[0132] Statement 9. A system comprising: the collar mount assembly of any one of the preceding Statements; and a housing connected to the collar mount assembly; wherein the collar mount assembly is configured to connect the housing to a prismatic structure by moving the engagement member of each of plurality of engagement assemblies radially inward to contact the prismatic structure.

[0133] Statement 10. The system of Statement 9, wherein the housing comprises an electric vehicle charging system, a 5G antenna system, or other smart city' system.

[0134] Statement 11. The system of Statement 9 or 10, wherein the prismatic structure comprises a lamp post or a utility’ pole.

[0135] Statement 12. A collar mount assembly comprising: a gear assembly comprising a plurality of gears in a continuous transmission loop with each other, such that rotation of one gear causes a corresponding rotation of each other gear of the plurality of gears; a first collar and a second collar, wherein the gear assembly is sandwiched between the first collar and the second collar, such that each of the plurality of gears are rotatably disposed between the first collar and the second collar; and at least one engaging assembly comprising: a jig disposed around the first collar and the second collar; a threaded rod received by the jig coaxial with one gear of the plurality of gears, wherein external threads of the threaded rod engage with internal threads of the one gear of the plurality of gears; and an engagement pad connected to an end of the threaded rod distal from the jig; wherein at least one gear of the plurality of gears is configured to drive each other gear of the plurality of gears, thereby causing the threaded rod of each engaging assembly to move axially according to the engagement with the internal threads of the corresponding gear of the plurality of gearsand causing the engagement pad of each engaging assembly to move radially relative to the first collar and the second collar.

[0136] Statement 13. The collar mount assembly of Statement 12, wherein a plurality of first bearing seats are defined in the first collar and a plurality of second bearing seats are defined in the second collar, and the plurality of gears are sandwiched between the first collar and the second collar such that the plurality of gears are rotatably disposed against the plurality of first bearing seats and the plurality of second bearing seats.

[0137] Statement 14. The collar mount assembly of Statement 13, wherein at least one aperture is defined by the plurality of first bearing seats and the plurality of second bearing seats in an outer circumferential surface of the first collar and the second collar, and a socket is defined in an inner axial surface of at least one gear of the plurality of gears that is accessible via the aperture.

[0138] Statement 15. The collar mount assembly of Statement 14, wherein the socket is a hexagonal recess configured to receive a hexagonal driver to drive the at least one gear of the plurality of gears.

[0139] Statement 16. The collar mount assembly of any one of Statements 12 to 15, wherein the plurality of gears are bevel gears in a circular arrangement.

[0140] Statement 17. The collar mount assembly of any one of Statements 12 to 16, wherein the at least one engaging assembly further comprises a receiving bore defined in the jig and configured to axially align the threaded rod with the one gear of the plurality of gears and prevent rotation of the threaded rod.

[0141] Statement 18. The collar mount assembly of any one of Statements 12 to 17, wherein the at least one engaging assembly further comprises a handle connected to the jig, the threaded rod being axially movable within the handle and configured to engage with a driver bit within the handle to prevent rotation of the threaded rod.

[0142] Statement 19. The collar mount assembly of Statement 18, wherein the at least one engaging assembly further comprises a spring disposed within the handle, whereinthe spring is configured to urge the driver bit into engagement with the threaded rod to prevent rotation of the threaded rod.

[0143] Statement 20. The collar mount assembly of any one of Statements 12 to 19, wherein the at least one engaging assembly comprises a plurality of engaging assemblies.

[0144] Statement 21. The collar mount assembly of any one of Statements 12 to 20, wherein the at least one gear of the plurality of gears is configured to drive each other gear of the plurality of gears to axially move the threaded rod between a first position and a second position, in which the engagement pad is disposed radially inward in the second position compared to the first position.

[0145] Statement 22. The collar mount assembly of any one of Statements 12 to 21, wherein the first collar and the second collar are provided in two separately connected portions, in which each portion is configured to separate into an open position from a closed position.

[0146] Statement 23. A system comprising: the collar mount assembly of any one of Statements 12 to 22; and a housing connected to the collar mount assembly; wherein the collar mount assembly is configured to connect the housing to a prismatic structure by moving the engagement pad of each engaging assembly radially inward to contact the prismatic structure.

[0147] Statement 24. The system of Statement 23, wherein the housing comprises an electric vehicle charging system, a 5G antenna system, or other smart city system.

[0148] Statement 25. The system of Statement 23 or 24, wherein the prismatic structure comprises a lamp post or a utility' pole.

[0149] Although the present disclosure has been described with respect to one or more particular embodiments, it will be understood that other embodiments of the present disclosure may be made without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Hence, the present disclosure is deemed limited only by the appended claims and the reasonable interpretation thereof.

Claims

WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:

1. A collar mount assembly comprising: a gear assembly comprising a plurality of gears in a continuous transmission loop with each other, such that rotation of one gear causes a corresponding rotation of each other gear of the plurality’ of gears; a first collar and a second collar, wherein the gear assembly is sandwiched between the first collar and the second collar, such that each of the plurality of gears are rotatably disposed between the first collar and the second collar; and at least one engaging assembly comprising: ajig disposed around the first collar and the second collar; a threaded rod received by the jig coaxial with one gear of the plurality of gears, wherein external threads of the threaded rod engage with internal threads of the one gear of the plurality' of gears; and an engagement pad connected to an end of the threaded rod distal from the jig; wherein at least one gear of the plurality of gears is configured to drive each other gear of the plurality of gears, thereby causing the threaded rod of each engaging assembly to move axially according to the engagement with the internal threads of the corresponding gear of the plurality of gears and causing the engagement pad of each engaging assembly to move radially relative to the first collar and the second collar.

2. The collar mount assembly of claim 1, wherein a plurality' of first bearing seats are defined in the first collar and a plurality of second bearing seats are defined in the second collar, and the plurality of gears are sandwiched between the first collar and the second collar such that the plurality of gears are rotatably disposed against the plurality' of first bearing seats and the plurality of second bearing seats.

3. The collar mount assembly of claim 2. wherein at least one aperture is defined by the plurality of first bearing seats and the plurality' of second bearing seats in an outer circumferential surface of the first collar and the second collar, and a socket is defined in an inner axial surface of at least one gear of the plurality' of gears that is accessible via the aperture.

4. The collar mount assembly of claim 3, wherein the socket is a hexagonal recess configured to receive a hexagonal driver to drive the at least one gear of the plurality of gears.

5. The collar mount assembly of claim 1, wherein the plurality of gears are bevel gears in a circular arrangement.

6. The collar mount assembly of claim 1, wherein the at least one engaging assembly further comprises a receiving bore defined in the jig and configured to axially align the threaded rod with the one gear of the plurality of gears and prevent rotation of the threaded rod.

7. The collar mount assembly of claim 1, wherein the at least one engaging assembly further comprises a handle connected to the jig, the threaded rod being axially movable within the handle and configured to engage with a driver bit within the handle to prevent rotation of the threaded rod.

8. The collar mount assembly of claim 7, wherein the at least one engaging assembly further comprises a spring disposed within the handle, wherein the spring is configured to urge the driver bit into engagement with the threaded rod to prevent rotation of the threaded rod.

9. The collar mount assembly of claim 1, wherein the at least one engaging assembly comprises a plurality of engaging assemblies.

10. The collar mount assembly of claim 1, wherein the at least one gear of the plurality of gears is configured to drive each other gear of the plurality' of gears to axially move the threaded rod between a first position and a second position, in which the engagement pad is disposed radially inward in the second position compared to the first position.

11. The collar mount assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first collar and the second collar are provided in two separately connected portions, in which each portion is configured to separate into an open position from a closed position.

12. A system comprising: the collar mount assembly of claim 1; and a housing connected to the collar mount assembly;wherein the collar mount assembly is configured to connect the housing to a prismatic structure by moving the engagement pad of each engaging assembly radially inward to contact the prismatic structure.

13. The system of claim 12, wherein the housing comprises an electric vehicle charging system a 5G antenna system, or other smart city system.

14. The system of claim 12, wherein the prismatic structure comprises a lamp post or a utility pole.

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