Spark arrestor device for reducing utility pole ignition events
The spark arrestor device on utility poles intercepts and mitigates electrical sparks using non-conductive materials, addressing the inefficiencies of vegetation clearing by reducing labor and resource demands and conflicts.
WO2026136423A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-06-25TRC SOLUTIONS INC
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- TRC SOLUTIONS INC
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-25
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing methods to mitigate electrical sparks near utility poles, such as vegetation clearing, are labor-intensive, resource-heavy, and require continuous maintenance, posing conflicts with landowners and offering temporary risk reduction.
Method used
A spark arrestor device in the form of an attachment or basket positioned above ground on utility poles, made of non-conductive materials, which can be fixed or movable, to intercept and mitigate sparks using moveable plates, flexible meshes, or encapsulating structures.
Benefits of technology
Provides effective and efficient spark mitigation with reduced maintenance needs, minimizing labor and resource investment while reducing conflicts with landowners.
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Abstract
A spark arrestor device for reducing ignition events which may occur in the vicinity of a utility pole, where the spark arrestor device is formed as an attachment which is centered on the utility pole and positioned at a height above the ground. The spark arrestor device may be circular, and may be formed as a one-piece disk or may alternatively be formed as a disk having multiple constituent elements which together make up the overall disk. The spark arrestor device may be fixed in place when attached to the utility pole, or alternatively, the spark arrestor device may be made of one or more movable pieces that may be moved into position relative to the utility pole.
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