CA2080806A1 - Apparatus for attaching objects to poles - Google Patents

Apparatus for attaching objects to poles

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CA2080806A1
CA2080806A1 CA002080806A CA2080806A CA2080806A1 CA 2080806 A1 CA2080806 A1 CA 2080806A1 CA 002080806 A CA002080806 A CA 002080806A CA 2080806 A CA2080806 A CA 2080806A CA 2080806 A1 CA2080806 A1 CA 2080806A1
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pole
frame
gate member
gate
poles
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Mike Karas
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    • GPHYSICS
    • G09EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09FDISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F7/00Signs, name or number plates, letters, numerals, or symbols; Panels or boards
    • G09F7/18Means for attaching signs, plates, panels, or boards to a supporting structure
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01FADDITIONAL WORK, SUCH AS EQUIPPING ROADS OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PLATFORMS, HELICOPTER LANDING STAGES, SIGNS, SNOW FENCES, OR THE LIKE
    • E01F9/00Arrangement of road signs or traffic signals; Arrangements for enforcing caution
    • E01F9/60Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs
    • E01F9/623Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs characterised by form or by structural features, e.g. for enabling displacement or deflection
    • E01F9/65Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs characterised by form or by structural features, e.g. for enabling displacement or deflection with rotatable, swingable or adjustable signs or signals
    • GPHYSICS
    • G09EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09FDISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F7/00Signs, name or number plates, letters, numerals, or symbols; Panels or boards
    • G09F7/18Means for attaching signs, plates, panels, or boards to a supporting structure
    • G09F2007/1804Means for attaching signs, plates, panels, or boards to a supporting structure for fastening to a post
    • GPHYSICS
    • G09EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09FDISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F7/00Signs, name or number plates, letters, numerals, or symbols; Panels or boards
    • G09F7/18Means for attaching signs, plates, panels, or boards to a supporting structure
    • G09F2007/1804Means for attaching signs, plates, panels, or boards to a supporting structure for fastening to a post
    • G09F2007/1808Means for attaching signs, plates, panels, or boards to a supporting structure for fastening to a post using tensioned bonds, e.g. metallic

Abstract

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
An apparatus for attaching objects to poles consisting of a frame structure defining an enclosure. The frame structure has a movable gate member whereby access is provided to the enclosure enabling the frame to be placed around a pole.
A movable pressure member is attached to the gate member such that, upon activation, the pressure member moves to exert a pressure upon the pole clamping the pole between the pressure member and the frame. An attachment bracket is used to attach an object to the frame.

Description

2080~6 The present invention relates to an apparatus for attaching objects to poles.

Every municipality has innumerable poles within its boundaries; power poles, light standards, etc. It is often desirable to attach or suspend objects from these poles. Signs are attached to inform the public of parking restrictions.
Banners are suspended to celebrate municipal activities. Plant holders are attached to beautify the municipality.

The installation and subsequent removal of objects from poles for festivals and the like is labour intensive and time consuming. Such installation requires workers to work at a height above traffic level with tools, which poses a potential danger to the public.

SUMMaRY OF THE INVENTION
What is required is an apparatus for attaching objects to poles which enables an object to be affixed to a pole in a timely manner without the use of tools.

According to the present invention there is provided an apparatus for attaching objects to poles which is comprised of a frame structure defining an enclosure. The frame structure has a movable gate member whereby access is provided to the enclosure enabling the frame to be placed around a pole. A
movable pressure member is attached to the gate member such 30 that, upon activation, the pressure member moves to exert a pressure upon the pole clamping the pole between the pressure member and the frame. Means are provided for attaching an object to the frame.

Although beneficial results may be obtained through use of the apparatus as described, poles come in a variety of sizes and shapes; circular, hexagonal, octagonal, square, etc. It is preferred that the apparatus be capable of fitting all shapes and sizes of poles. Even more beneficial results may ~80~

therefore be obtained when the frame has a generally triangular nose portion, thereby adapting the frame for a "universal"
application to poles of varying size and shape.

The apparatus as described is capable of fitting a wide range of poles sizes and shapes. The triangular nose portion can accommodate poles of varying thickness and of varying shape. The apparatus has also proven suitable for use with tapered poles.
It is preferred that the gate member has a substantially centrally positioned threaded aperture and the movable pressure member is in the form of a screw clamp which extends - transversely through the aperture. The screw clamp has a contact member at one end which extends into the enclosure and a handle at an opposed end whereby the screw clamp is turned to bring the contact member into contact with the pole. The screw clamp style of movable member, is simple to install on poles. Installation merely involves assembling the frame around the pole and then tightening the screw clamp by means of the handle. No tools are required. This reduces installation time resulting in a significant saving in labour costs. It also eliminates the need to work at a considerable height with tools, which alleviates the potential public safety hazard.

It is preferred that the gate member extend through openings in the ~rame structure. The gate member has a shoulder at each end which confine movement of the gate member and prevent the gate from being withdrawn from one of the openings when the pressure member engages the pole. This is an extremely simple and inexpensive gate structure. No special gate locking mechanism is required; the pressure exerted by the pressure member maintains the gate in position.
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It is also preferred that the triangular nose portion and the contact member be padded. This avoids scarring the paint finish of metal poles, which exposes the pole to rust.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
These and other features of the invention will become more apparent from the following description in which reference is made to the appended drawings, wherein:
FIGURE 1 is a top plan view of an apparatus for attaching objects to poles constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention, attached to a circular pole.
FIGURE 2 is a top plan view of the apparatus illustrated in FIGURE 1 attached to a hexagonal pole.
FIGURE 3 is a top plan view of the apparatus illustrated in FIGURE 1 attached to an octagonal pole.
FIGURE 4 is a top plan view of the apparatus illustrated in FIGURE 1 attached to a square pole.
FIGURE 5 is a side elevation view of an apparatus for attaching objects to poles constructed in accordance with the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
The preferred embodiment, an apparatus for attaching objects to poles generally identified by reference numeral 10, will now be described with reference to FIGURES 1 through 5.

Apparatus 10 has a frame structure 12 consisting of a generally "U" shaped body 14 which together with a gate member 24 defines an enclosure 20. "U" shaped body 14 has a first end 16 and a second end 18. Gate member 24 extends between first end 16 and second end 18 of "U" shaped body 14. Frame structure 12 has a generally triangular nose portion 22. Gate member 24 is movable to provide access to enclosure 20 whereby frame structure 12 is placed around a pole 26. A movable pressure member 28 is attached to gate member 24. An attachment bracket 30 is secured to frame structure 12 whereby an object (not shown) is attached to frame structure 12. It 208~

is preferred that gate member 24 have a substantially centrally positioned threaded aperture 32, and that movable pressure member 28 is a screw clamp which extends transversely through aperture 32. Screw clamp (movable pressure member) 28 has a first end 34 which extends into enclosure 20 and a second end 36. A contact member 38 is positioned at first end 34. A
handle 40 is positioned at second end 36. It is preferred that first end 16 and second end 18 of "U" shaped body 14 have openings 42. Gate member 24 extends through openings 42. Gate member 24 has opposed ends 46 and 48. A shoulder 44 is positioned at each of ends 46 and 48. It is also preferred that triangular nose portion 22 and contact member 38 having padding 50.

The use and operation of apparatus 10 will now be described with reference to FIGURES 1 through 5. Gate member 24 is removed to provide access to enclosure 20 so that frame structure 12 is placed around a pole 26. Gate member 24 is removed by pushing gate member 24 toward triangular nose portion 22 until shoulders 44 are clear of frame structure 12 adjacent openings 42, and then removing ends 46 and 48 of gate member 24 from `openings 42, one at a time. Once frame structure 12 has been placed around pole 26, endæ 46 and 48 of gate member 24 are placed back into openings 42. Shoulder 44 should be oriented to they face away from triangular nose portion 22. This is important to the locking of gate member 24 as will hereinafter be further described. Referring to FIGURES 1 through 4, triangular nose portion 22 engages pole 26 regardless of the size or shape of pole 26. By turning handle 40, screw clamp style pressure member 28 is turned to bring contact member 38 into contact with pole 26, thereby clamping pole 26 between screw clamp style pressure member 28 and triangular nose portion 22 of frame structure 12. Padding 50 serves a dual function of preventing slippage and preventing marring of any paint finish on pole 26. Shoulders 44 engage "U~ shaped body 14 adjacent openings 42 to confine movement of gate member 24 and prevent gate member 24 from being withdrawn ~8~g~

from one of openings 42 when screw clamp style pressure member 28 engages pole 26. No special gate locking mechanism is required as pressure exerted by screw clamp style pressure member 28 maintains gate member 24 in position. Once frame structure 12 is in position an object can be attached by means of attachment bracket 30.

It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that apparatus 10 is suitable for use with a wide variety of shapes and sizes of poles 26. It will also be apparent to one skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the illustrated embodiment without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the claims.

Claims (9)

THE EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION IN WHICH AN EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY
OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
1. An apparatus for attaching objects to poles, comprising:
a. a frame structure defining an enclosure, the frame structure having a movable gate member whereby access is provided to the enclosure enabling the frame to be placed around a pole;
b. a movable pressure member attached to the gate member such that upon activation the pressure member moves to exert a pressure upon the pole clamping the pole between the pressure member and the frame; and c. means for attaching an object to the frame.
2. The apparatus for attaching objects to poles as defined in Claim 1, the frame having a generally triangular nose portion
3. The apparatus for attaching objects to poles as defined in Claim 1, the gate member having a substantially centrally positioned threaded aperture and the movable pressure member being a screw clamp which extends transversely through the aperture, the screw clamp having a contact member at one end which extends into the enclosure and a handle at an opposed end whereby the screw clamp is turned to bring the contact member into contact with the pole.
4. An apparatus for attaching objects to poles as defined in Claim 1, the frame structure being generally "U" shaped with openings at each end adapted to receive the gate member, the gate member having a shoulder at each end, the shoulders confining movement of the gate member and preventing the gate from being withdrawn from one of the openings in the frame structure when the pressure member engages the pole.
5. An apparatus for attaching objects to poles as defined in Claim 2, the triangular nose portion and the contact member being padded thereby preventing marring of the pole.
6. An apparatus for attaching objects to poles, comprising:
a. a frame structure defining an enclosure, the frame having a generally triangular nose portion, the frame structure having a movable gate member positioned opposite the generally triangular nose portion whereby access is provided to the enclosure enabling the frame to be placed around a pole, the gate member having a substantially centrally positioned threaded aperture;
b. a movable pressure member attached to the gate member such that upon activation the pressure member moves to exert a pressure upon the pole clamping the pole between the pressure member and the triangular nose portion of the frame, the movable pressure member being a screw clamp which extends transversely through the threaded aperture in the gate member, the screw clamp having a contact member at one end which extends into the enclosure and a handle at an opposed end whereby the screw clamp is turned to bring the contact member into contact with the pole; and c. an attachment bracket secured to the frame whereby an object is attached to the frame.
7. An apparatus for attaching objects to poles as defined in Claim 6, the frame structure being generally "U" shaped with openings at each end adapted to receive the gate member, the gate member having a shoulder at each end, the shoulders confining movement of the gate member and preventing the gate from being withdrawn from one of the openings in the frame structure when the pressure member engages the pole.
8. An apparatus for attaching objects to poles as defined in Claim 6, the triangular nose portion and the contact member being padded thereby preventing marring of the pole.
9. An apparatus for attaching objects to poles, comprising:
a. a frame structure defining an enclosure, the frame having a generally triangular nose portion, the frame structure having a movable gate member positioned opposite the generally triangular nose portion whereby access is provided to the enclosure enabling the frame to be placed around a pole, the frame structure being generally "U" shaped with openings at each end adapted to receive the gate member, the gate member having a shoulder at each end and a substantially centrally positioned threaded aperture;
b. a movable pressure member attached to the gate member such that upon activation the pressure member moves to exert a pressure upon the pole clamping the pole between the pressure member and the triangular nose portion of the frame, the movable pressure member being a screw clamp which extends transversely through the threaded aperture in the gate member, the screw clamp having a contact member at one end which extends into the enclosure and a handle at an opposed end whereby the screw clamp is turned to bring the contact member into contact with the pole such that the shoulders of the gate member confine movement of the gate member and preventing the gate member from being withdrawn from one of the openings in the frame structure;
c. the triangular nose portion and the contact member being padded thereby preventing marring of the pole; and d. an attachment bracket secured to the frame whereby an object is attached to the frame.
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