Hexagonal Satellite Dish Pole Anti-Spin Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing satellite dish support poles are inflexible, prone to spinning, and difficult to install correctly, especially in regions with ground freezing, leading to alignment issues and increased costs due to the need for multiple pole sizes and depths.
Innovation Solution
A hexagonal-shaped pole with adjustable mount sections and indentations to prevent spinning and heaving, allowing for a single pole to accommodate different satellite dish sizes and providing anti-heave protection, along with a secondary pipe for added strength and sight lines for proper installation depth guidance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a round pole is used to support satellite dishes, then the pole is easy to manufacture and install, but the pole is prone to spinning and alignment issues
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies asymmetry by changing the pole cross-section from a symmetric circular shape to an asymmetric shape with flat sides and rounded corners. This asymmetric geometry prevents spinning by providing stable resting positions on flat surfaces, while the rounded corners maintain ease of manufacture through standard forming processes. The asymmetric shape creates natural stopping points that prevent rotation during installation and operation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple pole sizes and depths are used to accommodate different satellite dish sizes and ground conditions, then the system is more adaptable, but the device complexity and installation costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements universality by designing a single pole size that can accommodate multiple satellite dish sizes and configurations. The asymmetric shape with specific dimensional relationships (flat sides, rounded corners, overall proportions) allows the same pole to work with various dish mounting arrangements. This universal design eliminates the need for multiple pole sizes while maintaining adaptability to different installation requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by creating specific geometric features at different locations on the pole - flat sides for stable ground contact, rounded corners for ease of handling and manufacturing, and specific dimensional proportions for compatibility with various dish sizes. Each local feature serves a specific function that contributes to the overall versatility of the single pole design.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the pole is installed deeper in the ground to prevent heaving in freezing regions, then the stability improves, but the installation difficulty and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The asymmetric pole shape with flat sides and rounded corners provides stable orientation and reduced installation difficulty. The flat sides allow the pole to be easily oriented and positioned during installation, while the rounded corners facilitate handling. This geometric design enables shallower installation depths while maintaining stability, reducing the need for deep burial to prevent heaving.
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AI summary
A device configured to support an object above the ground. The device includes a first end and an opposite second end, an axis being defined between the first end and the second end. A body surrounds the axis and extends from the first end to the second end. A mount section of the body is closer to the first end than to the second end. The mount section has a first cross-section and is configured to be coupled to the object. The first cross-section has a circular shape. A main section of the body is located between the mount section and the second end, which has a main cross-section having a hexagonal shape. An indentation in the body is closer to the second end than to the first end. The device is configured to be installed in the ground such that the indentation is below the ground.