Method and apparatus for mounting network devices
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1. A system comprising:
- a plurality of mounting brackets connectable with a distal end of a cross member that is fixably attached to a utility pole, wherein each of the plurality of mounting brackets includes at least one of a plurality of lugs;
a cylindrical member having a curved shape;
clamping brackets connecting the cylindrical member with the plurality of lugs; and
a mounting carriage connectable with the cylindrical member, wherein the mounting carriage includes an opening for receiving an antenna mount of an antenna, wherein the mounting carriage when in an unlocked state slides via a core bearing along the cylindrical member and rotates about the core bearing enabling rotation with respect to the cylindrical member, wherein the mounting carriage when in a locked state does not slide along the cylindrical member and does not rotate about the core bearing, and wherein the antenna, when received in the mounting carriage, is suspended beyond the distal end of the cross member.
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Abstract
Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, an antenna including a dielectric antenna and a mounting carriage connectable with a mounting bracket. Wireless signals can be transmitted by electromagnetic waves that propagate without requiring an electrical return path, where the electromagnetic waves are guided by a dielectric core of a cable coupled to a feed point of the dielectric antenna. The mounting bracket is connectable with a cross member of a utility pole, where the mounting carriage includes an opening for receiving an antenna mount, and where, when received in the mounting carriage, the antenna is suspended beyond distal ends of the cross member. Other embodiments are disclosed.
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1. A system comprising:
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a plurality of mounting brackets connectable with a distal end of a cross member that is fixably attached to a utility pole, wherein each of the plurality of mounting brackets includes at least one of a plurality of lugs; a cylindrical member having a curved shape; clamping brackets connecting the cylindrical member with the plurality of lugs; and a mounting carriage connectable with the cylindrical member, wherein the mounting carriage includes an opening for receiving an antenna mount of an antenna, wherein the mounting carriage when in an unlocked state slides via a core bearing along the cylindrical member and rotates about the core bearing enabling rotation with respect to the cylindrical member, wherein the mounting carriage when in a locked state does not slide along the cylindrical member and does not rotate about the core bearing, and wherein the antenna, when received in the mounting carriage, is suspended beyond the distal end of the cross member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method comprising:
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connecting a plurality of mounting brackets with a distal end of a cross member that is fixable attached to a utility pole; connecting a mounting carriage to a curved member; connecting the curved member to first and second mounting brackets of the plurality of mounting brackets; and connecting an antenna to the mounting carriage to suspend the antenna beyond the distal ends of the cross member. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A system comprising:
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an antenna comprising a dielectric antenna, wherein wireless signals are transmitted by electromagnetic waves that propagate without requiring an electrical return path, and wherein the electromagnetic waves are guided by a dielectric core of a cable coupled to a feed point of the dielectric antenna; and a mounting carriage connectable with a mounting bracket, wherein the mounting bracket is connectable with a cross member of a utility pole, wherein the mounting carriage includes an opening for receiving an antenna mount, and wherein when received in the mounting carriage, the antenna is suspended beyond distal ends of the cross member. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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