Interconnected Utility Pole Repair Plates for Rapid Reinforcement
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for repairing utility poles are time-consuming and costly due to the need for customized solutions for each pole's unique geometry and damage, which can vary significantly in size, shape, and configuration, requiring extensive engineering and measurement.
Innovation Solution
The use of standardized utility pole repair plates with interconnecting designs that can fit various geometries, such as 8-sided, 12-sided, and 16-sided poles, allowing for quick repair and reinforcement without the need for customized engineering, by using multiple plates that can be positioned and affixed to cover the entire circumference or specific areas of the pole.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If customized repair solutions are used for each pole's unique geometry and damage, then repair reliability is improved, but repair time and cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The repair plate is designed with a universal geometry that can accommodate multiple pole configurations (different numbers of sides, various diameters) through a single standardized design. The plate's angular segments and arc-shaped features allow it to fit different pole geometries without requiring customized engineering for each pole, thus reducing repair time while maintaining reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The repair plate is divided into multiple angular segments that can be configured to match different pole geometries. This segmentation allows the same plate design to be adapted to various numbers of sides by rearranging or selecting appropriate segments, eliminating the need for completely customized plates for each pole type.
2Manufacturing precision
If customized repair solutions are engineered for each pole, then repair precision is improved, but manufacturing complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
A single standardized repair plate design serves multiple pole types and damage configurations. The plate incorporates geometric features (angular segments, arc shapes, varying radii) that can be universally applied to different pole geometries, eliminating the need for complex customized engineering while maintaining precise fit and repair quality.
3Productivity
If standardized repair plates are used for various pole geometries, then productivity is improved, but adaptability to specific pole configurations may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The standardized repair plate achieves universality through its geometric design incorporating multiple angular segments and arc-shaped features that can accommodate different numbers of sides and diameters. This allows rapid deployment across various pole types without sacrificing adaptability, as the same plate design can be configured for different geometries.
Solution Approach 2:
The plate's segmented angular design allows it to be configured for different pole geometries by selecting and arranging appropriate segments. This segmentation enables the standardized plate to adapt to various numbers of sides while maintaining quick installation and high productivity.
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AI summary
The disclosed technology includes utility pole repair plates for repairing a pole, such as a utility pole. One or more utility pole repair plates may be attached to a utility pole in an interconnected fashion to cover a portion or the entire circumference of a utility pole. A utility pole repair plate may include multiple substantially planar interconnected plate segments disposed at angles designed to accommodate a particular pole geometry.