Embedded Pole Adapter Assembly for Foundation-Free Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
The installation of structures onto embedded poles is time-consuming and requires large equipment, including concrete foundations, which can cause environmental issues and delays due to curing times and limited access for concrete trucks.
Innovation Solution
An embedded pole adapter assembly comprising pier caps, threaded rods, and an assembly frame that allows structures to be mounted directly onto embedded poles without a concrete foundation, enabling quicker installation and reducing waste generation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a concrete foundation is used to install structures onto embedded poles, then the structure can be securely mounted, but the installation process becomes time-consuming and requires large equipment such as concrete trucks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and eliminates the concrete foundation from the installation system, replacing it with a direct mounting interface that couples structures to embedded poles without requiring concrete pouring, curing, or related equipment
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary mounting interface or adapter assembly that facilitates direct coupling between embedded poles and structures, eliminating the need for concrete foundations while maintaining secure mounting
2Reliability
If a concrete foundation is installed, then the structure can be securely mounted, but curing time of twenty-eight days introduces at least a one-month delay before installation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the concrete foundation step entirely from the installation process, eliminating the 28-day curing period and associated one-month delay, allowing for immediate installation of structures onto embedded poles
3Ease of manufacture
If concrete trucks are needed to provide concrete to the job site, then a concrete foundation can be installed, but limited access at some job sites prevents truck access and requires removal of other equipment
Solution Approach 1:
The patent eliminates the requirement for concrete trucks and large construction equipment by removing the concrete foundation process, allowing installation at job sites with limited access where other equipment may be present
4Ease of manufacture
If digging holes for concrete foundations creates spoils, then the foundation can be installed, but backfilling and spoil disposal create environmental issues and additional work
Solution Approach 1:
The patent eliminates the need to dig holes for concrete foundations, thereby preventing soil spoil generation and eliminating the associated backfilling and environmental disposal issues
Data Source
AI summary
A device that includes pier caps. Each pier cap is configured to couple to a pole that is at least partially embedded below a surface of a ground. The device further includes threaded rods coupled with the pier caps. The device further includes an assembly frame that includes a base plate and coupling arms. The base plate includes a first plurality of openings that are configured to interface with a structure that is installed onto the base plate. The first plurality of openings are configured to allow a position of the structure to be adjusted radially about the base plate. Each coupling arm includes a second plurality of openings that are configured to allow a position of the assembly frame to be adjusted along a horizontal plane. Each coupling arm is coupled to a threaded rod and a position for each coupling arm is adjustable vertically along the threaded rod.