Hexagonal Satellite Dish Pole Prevents Spin and Heaving
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing satellite dish support poles lack flexibility in accommodating different sizes, are prone to spin and heaving due to round shapes, and often fail to maintain alignment in freezing conditions, leading to installation challenges and structural integrity issues.
Innovation Solution
A hexagonal-shaped pole with adjustable mount sections and indentations to prevent spin and heaving, allowing for secure installation and alignment adjustments, while reducing the need for multiple pole sizes and depths.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a round pole is used for supporting satellite dishes, then the installation is simple, but the pole is prone to spin and heaving, leading to alignment issues
Solution Approach 1:
The pole transitions from a symmetric round cross-section to an asymmetric hexagonal cross-section. The hexagonal shape prevents rotational spin by providing flat sides that interface with mounting brackets, while the rounded portions maintain ground engagement. This asymmetric geometry eliminates the spinning problem inherent in round poles while preserving installation simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
Different portions of the pole have different cross-sectional geometries optimized for their specific functions. The upper portion has a hexagonal cross-section for preventing spin and providing mounting surfaces, while the lower portion maintains a rounded cross-section for ground engagement and preventing heaving. This local differentiation resolves the contradiction between installation simplicity and alignment stability.
2Manufacturing precision
If multiple pole sizes are used to accommodate different satellite dish sizes, then the fit is precise, but the inventory complexity and installation choices increase
Solution Approach 1:
The hexagonal pole design serves multiple functions with a single standardized component. The hexagonal geometry provides flat sides that can accommodate various mounting bracket configurations for different satellite dish sizes, eliminating the need for multiple pole diameters. This universal design reduces inventory complexity while maintaining precise fit through the geometric properties of the hexagonal shape.
3Reliability
If the pole is installed deeper in freezing conditions to prevent heaving, then the structural stability improves, but the installation difficulty and material usage increase
Solution Approach 1:
The pole's asymmetric cross-section with flat sides and rounded portions provides mechanical interlocking with the ground and mounting structures. This geometric interlocking prevents heaving without requiring excessive installation depth, as the flat sides resist upward movement while the rounded portions maintain soil engagement. This reduces both installation difficulty and material usage compared to traditional round poles requiring deeper installation.
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AI summary
A device having first and second ends and a body extending therebetween for supporting an object. A first mount section is closer to the first end than the second end, has a first cross-section, and is configured to be coupled to the object. A second mount section is closer to the second end than the first end, has a second cross-section, and is configured to be coupled to the object. A main section between the first mount section and the second mount section has a main cross-section. A first indentation in the body is closer to the first end than to the second end and a second indentation in the body is closer to the second end than to the first end. The first cross-section is different than the main cross-section and the device is configured to be installed such that the first or second indentation is below the ground.