Safety attachment for utility pole transport
First Claim
1. A safety attachment for utility pole transport, the utility pole having an underside, a top surface, a rear end, and a standard circumference, said attachment comprising:
- an end bracket positionable at the rear end of the pole;
an end plate connected to the end bracket, said end plate extending vertically downward from the bracket;
a horizontal impact beam positioned below the pole end plate at least one vertical support member, said support member extending between the end plate and the horizontal impact beam and connecting said beam to the end plate;
a mid bracket positionable along the pole away from the pole rear end, said mid bracket comprising an upper brace and a bottom brace, the upper brace for extending around the upper surface of the pole, and the bottom brace for extending around the underside of the pole; and
at least one diagonal arm extending from the bottom brace of the mid bracket to the horizontal impact beam.
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Abstract
A safety attachment for utility pole transport having a mid bracket and an end bracket that attach around a utility pole. The mid bracket is situated along the unsupported length of the pole, and the end bracket is positioned at the rear end of the pole. A plate is attached to the end bracket, covering the end of the utility pole. A horizontal impact beam is situated below the pole, and is attached to the plate with a plurality of vertical members. A pair of diagonal arms extend from the mid bracket to the impact beam and help distribute impact forces on the utility pole. Accordingly, if a vehicle were to collide with the pole, the bumper of the vehicle would strike the impact beam, reducing the severity of damage. Reflectors or lighting devices are positioned along the impact beam to help reduce the chance of a collision.
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7 Claims
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1. A safety attachment for utility pole transport, the utility pole having an underside, a top surface, a rear end, and a standard circumference, said attachment comprising:
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an end bracket positionable at the rear end of the pole;
an end plate connected to the end bracket, said end plate extending vertically downward from the bracket;
a horizontal impact beam positioned below the pole end plate at least one vertical support member, said support member extending between the end plate and the horizontal impact beam and connecting said beam to the end plate;
a mid bracket positionable along the pole away from the pole rear end, said mid bracket comprising an upper brace and a bottom brace, the upper brace for extending around the upper surface of the pole, and the bottom brace for extending around the underside of the pole; and
at least one diagonal arm extending from the bottom brace of the mid bracket to the horizontal impact beam. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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