Non-Boring Utility Pole Arm Mounting for Secure Temporary Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for attaching utility line supporting arms to poles require boring holes, which compromises the integrity and lifespan of both the poles and arms, and increases costs due to the need for frequent replacements as weight changes over time.
Innovation Solution
A non-boring support system that securely attaches utility line supporting arms to poles without drilling, using a securing assembly with a housing and locking device to envelop the arm, and a mounting member that wraps around the pole with a chain for stable temporary attachment during reconducting processes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If supporting arms are permanently attached to utility poles by boring holes, then the attachment is secure and stable, but the lifespan of the poles and arms decreases and replacement costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment system is divided into separate components: a mounting member that attaches to the pole, and supporting arms that attach to the mounting member. This segmentation allows the mounting member to bear the structural load while the arms can be easily replaced or adjusted without damaging the pole, thus extending pole lifespan while maintaining secure attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from permanent fixed attachment to a configurable attachment system where the number and position of supporting arms can be changed by adjusting parameters such as arm weight, position, and configuration without re-boring the pole. This allows adaptation to changing utility line requirements while preserving the pole structure.
2Strength
If additional supporting members are added to increase weight capacity, then the arm can support heavier utility lines, but additional holes must be bored which further decreases pole lifespan
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting member serves multiple functions: it provides a secure attachment point to the pole, supports multiple supporting arms simultaneously, and allows for easy addition or removal of arms as weight requirements change. This multi-functionality enables the system to adapt to varying load requirements without additional pole modifications.
Solution Approach 2:
The system is designed to be dynamic rather than static, allowing the configuration of supporting arms to be changed over time as utility line weights change. The mounting member enables easy addition or removal of arms without permanent modifications to the pole, allowing the structure to adapt to evolving load requirements while preserving pole integrity.
3Reliability
If U-bolts and nut-and-bolt systems are used to attach arms to poles, then secure attachment is achieved, but the installation process becomes more labor intensive and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The complex U-bolt and nut-and-bolt systems are extracted and replaced with a simplified mounting member design that achieves secure attachment through a single wrapping and fastening action. This eliminates multiple components and assembly steps while maintaining attachment security.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting member uses a flexible wrapping structure that encircles the pole and arm, creating a secure attachment through friction and mechanical interlocking rather than rigid bolted connections. This flexible shell approach simplifies the attachment mechanism while maintaining reliability.
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AI summary
A non-boring support system, or a temporary arm gain, is described. The support system enables attaching a supporting arm to an existing utility pole. The support system can include a securing assembly and a mounting member. The securing assembly can define an aperture sufficiently large enough to receive and secure the supporting arm. The mounting member can be adapted to mount the securing assembly to the utility pole.