Pole-Mount Bracket With Spherical Adjustment for Outdoor Radios
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounting brackets for communication devices like 5G and 4G radios on utility poles are complex, difficult to adjust, and not durable enough to withstand harsh outdoor environments, leading to potential degradation of radio signal quality and short service lifespan.
Innovation Solution
A bracket design featuring a base with pivotably mounted holding plates, a shaft with a spherical member for adjustable orientation, and a mounting plate, allowing for easy installation and secure positioning of communication devices across various angles and environments, including high winds and snow loads.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If existing mounting brackets are used, then the radio can be mounted on utility poles, but the brackets are complicated in construction and difficult to adjust in the field
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket is divided into distinct functional segments: a base for pole mounting, holding plates for device attachment, and a shaft for positioning. Each segment can be independently adjusted or replaced, simplifying the overall construction and making field adjustments more manageable without requiring complex disassembly of the entire structure.
2Productivity
If existing mounting brackets are used, then the radio can be mounted, but the brackets are time-consuming to adjust in the field
Solution Approach 1:
The holding plates are pre-configured with multiple aperture positions and the shaft includes pre-marked orientation indicators. This preliminary preparation allows installers to quickly select and set the desired orientation without time-consuming calculations or complex alignment procedures during field installation.
3Reliability
If existing mounting brackets are used, then the radio can be mounted, but the brackets may not survive harsh outdoor environments without degradation
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket employs composite construction combining corrosion-resistant metals for the base and holding plates with weather-resistant polymers for protective coatings and mounting components. This composite material strategy ensures the bracket can withstand harsh outdoor conditions including moisture, temperature extremes, and UV exposure without degradation that would affect its ability to maintain radio positioning over years of service.
4Strength
If existing mounting brackets are used, then the radio can be mounted, but the brackets cannot immobilize the radio under high winds and snow loads
Solution Approach 1:
The base design incorporates a wide footprint and positioning features that distribute environmental forces from high winds and snow loads across a larger area of the utility pole. The spherical member and aperture mechanism create a stable geometric configuration that resists displacement, effectively counteracting the forces exerted by harsh weather conditions to keep the radio firmly immobilized.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The bracket provides a simple, uncomplicated installation process, ensures stable radio signal quality by withstanding harsh conditions, and extends the service lifespan of the communication device by allowing for wide range adjustments and secure mounting on poles.
Implementation Method 1
a spherical member disposed on the first end of the shaft, wherein the spherical member is configured to be rotatably coupled to the pair of apertures of the pair of holding plates
Implementation Method 2
a pair of holding plates pivotably mounted to the base with a pivot
Data Source
AI summary
A bracket for supporting an object, the bracket including a base; a pair of holding plates pivotably mounted to the base with a pivot; a pair of apertures, each aperture disposed on each holding plate; and a shaft including a first end, a second end and a spherical member disposed on the first end of the shaft, the spherical member is configured to be rotatably coupled to the pair of apertures of the pair of holding plates, wherein the object is configured to be supported on the second end of the shaft.