GB2599103A

GB2599103A - Universal column bracket

Info

Publication number: GB2599103A
Application number: GB2015017.3A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Alec Anwyl Taylor James; Kingston Wayne
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2020-09-23
Filing date: 2020-09-23
Publication date: 2022-03-30
Also published as: WO2022064165A1; GB202015017D0

Abstract

A bracket 1 suitable for mounting devices such as CCTV cameras, sirens, signs, and lighting to a post 2. The bracket 1, which can be made of galvanised steel, has a convex plate 4 with four holes 3 and 5 that receive bolts/screws for attachment to a post 2; and the post-facing side of the plate 4 has a rubber seal (21C, Figure 4). A tube 6 is attached to the outer surface of the plate 4; and a removable device bracket 10, to which a device can be attached via through holes 13, 14, is attached to the other end of the tube 6. The tube 6 can be hollow to allow cables to pass from the inside of a post 2 to the device bracket 10 for attachment to a device.

Description

PATENT APPLICATION OF

JAMES ALEC ANVVYL TAYLOR AND WAYNE KINGSTON

FOR

UNIVERSAL COLUMN BRACKET

Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to column brackets which are attached to vertical posts, sign posts or lamp posts to hold items such as CCTV, lighting, signage or sirens.

Background

The use of brackets on vertical posts is known and they provide the means to hold items to the post such as CCTV, lighting, signage or sirens, for example.

Many of these have a piece of wire or bracket part which wraps around the entire post circumference and attaches where the two ends of the 'collar' or 'loop' meet, this can usually be adjusted and tightened or secured using a closure method. A flat mounting face or bracket is then commonly located to this loop fitting on which the desired item is attached using threaded bolt methods.

Other methods include more solid clamp devices which are tightened around said post to hold it in place having the facing bracket provided as aforementioned onto which the item or device is bolted.

Examples of these are shown in patents as follows: This is shown in patent US6766992 (Parker) which discloses a mounting bracket is defined by three pairs of parallel planes. Each pair is orthogonal to the other two pair. The first pair provides a first plane for the mounting of an object thereto and a second plane for the attaching of the mounting bracket to a flat surface. The second and third pair are configured for use in a cooperative fashion when attaching the mounting bracket to a cylindrical surface.

Patent US3559941 (HOLZMAN) discloses a mounting assembly for securing a measuring device requiring a specific orientation to a variety of structures. The device includes a pair of ad ustable, spaced mounting blocks, secured to a base plate, which are adapted to conform to a variety of supporting shapes. Serrations on the hardened steel mounting blocks provide secure placement when the assembly is clamped to the supporting structure. The combination of an angled bracket including appropriately placed arcuate slots provide even greater versatility in orienting the device.

Patent US3888446 (O'BRIEN, HAVRANEK) discloses a bracket for mounting a traffic signal or like, device on a pole failing within a given diameter range, comprising a flat steel plate: cut and bent to form two pole-engaging wedges extending angularly from one plate surface and having a series of rounded retainer flanges on the opposite side of the plate, and a flexible cable looped around one retainer flange; the free ends of the cable extend around the pole, to the wedge side of the plate and are bolted to the plate, Patent U5141 3818 (WILKINSON) discloses a hose clamp that comprises a yoke or saddle 10 of relatively narrow width, having a concave inner surfyture as the hose and having outwardly directed ends 12 that are each provided with a perforation 13 that is preferably flattened on one -or more sides, the perforation in one end 12 being offset to one side of the center line of the yoke 1,0 and the perforation in the other end 12 being offset to the other side of the center line of the yoke to compensate for the wrapping of the cable around the hose as hereinafter explained.

Patent US3824724 (MILLER: FRlEDRICHSON) discloses a pole banner sign construction which has rugged permanent hardware for supporting a flexible banner generally in a fixed position on a pole. The hardware except for simple mounting plates at the upper and lower ends of the banner may be removed from the pole. A simple rectangular flexible banner is supported under tension on the hardware and is adapted to be foided into a small package for shipment in an envelope. Rigid pull rods are located in the hems at the upper and icAver edges of the flexible banner. The hardware support means at the upper and lower ends of the flexible banner positions the pull rods endwise, holds the pull rods against rotation, holds the pull rods in parallelism, and maintains longitudinal tensional pull on the flexible banner between the rigid parallel pull rods. The hardware in maintaining the pull rod parallelism under tension also holds the pull rods against pivotal movement on, or twisting and turning movement about, the pole. A pair of flexible banners may be mounted in the same way on opposite sides of the pole, and any banner may be changed from time to time without the use of any tools merely by detaching the pull rods from the support means, then transferring pull rods from an initial banner to a replacement banner, and then reengagina the pull rods of the replacement banner in place.

Patent U36116556 (ROTH) discloses a "twin-mount" pole mounting assembly for use with a pole mounting "bracket" is disclosed, useful to hold or support lighting, security equipment (such as cameras and microphones), safety mirrors, electrical transmission lines and insulators, and the like accessories, the mounting assembly consisting of a mounting sleeve having a plurality of tubular sections, arranged so that a user may mount the bracket on poles of either circular or square cross-section, or on a tenon of circular or square cross-section affixed to such poles.

Patent US8037630 (CROOKHAM, ROGERS, JOHNSON; GULER, WITT) discloses an apparatus: method: and system for holding a device along the side of a relatively tall pole. The apparatus includes, in one aspect, a hanger bracket adapted to removably mount to the pole. A frame to which the device can be mounted is attached to the hanger bracket. In one embodiment, the frame has first and second cross-arms and an elongated member spacing the cross-arms from each other. In another aspect, a second hanger bracket can be used to further connect the frame to a pole A locking device can be used to lock at least one of the hanging brackets to the pole. In a further aspect of the invention, the device is a banner or sheet-like device. In another aspect of the invention: the bracket and/or banner is in combination with the pole and/or device.

Patent U820080245938 (MALY, RUBY, WAYMAN) discloses a pole mount bracket which is provided. The bracket includes at least one extruded portlon: a pole mounting portion and a band. The at least one extruded portion has an engaging surface. The engaging surface has a plurality of grooves that allow the extruded portion to bend to the form of a pole. The pole mounting portion is connected to the at least one extruded portion. Moreover, the pole mounting portion is further configured to be selectively coupled to a device. The band is configured to deform the at least one extruded portion about the pole to attach the pole mount bracket to the pole.

The prior art therefore shows that there is a need for a more effective column bracket which is universal in its fitting and provides fixture to the post through screwing or bolting onto the posts outer surface.

The present invention aims to provide an improved universal column bracket which is able to be fitted to most post sizes and provides a holding bracket for a wide range of items and devices therefore.

Summary of the invention

According to the present invention there is provided a universal column bracket which is able to be fitted directly onto the exterior area of a pole by way of a convex post mounting plate. The post mounting plate is made of a galvanized steel which may also be powder coated as a surface finish and weather protector. The convex post mounting plate has four bolt or screw through holes to each of its corners and a rubber seal located to its post facing side, this rubber seal prevents water entering and allows for bolt or screw fittings and wires to pass through it from inside the post; with cables passing via aligned holes provided in the post, each end of the upper device tube and in the surface of the device bracket. The said post mounting plate generally covers half of the posts circumference when fitted but may also cover less of the circumference in other embodiments. To the centre of the convex surface on the exterior of the post mounting plate are two horizontal device bracket tubes, which are columnar and hollow.

These are made of the same galvanised steel as the remainder of the universal column bracket having a wall thickness of at least 3mm or more. These are spaced equally apart as shown in Figure 1, 6 and 7, with the wiring (Not shown) from within the post 2 able to pass through them for fitting into the device (not shown) mounted on the frontal device bracket 10. The frontal edges of the device bracket tubes are adhered to the said device bracket using a heat weld.

The device bracket tubes connect the frontal device bracket to the post mounting plate and are horizontally opposed to the device bracket which is rectangular and vertically located to them. The device bracket also has four through holes to each of its corners for the fixture bolts or screws from the device, which is to be fitted to it, which are inserted through; to be bolt or screw tightened or tightened via a self-tapping thread type, locating the device, for example; a light, to the device bracket front. As shown in Figure 2.

To provide alignment of the through holes to the differing hole mounting positions found on the various devices which are to be attached, the device bracket is able to have said through holes drilled in any point. The size of the post mounting plate is generally smaller than that of the device bracket in front of it; these sizes may vary in relation to each other to ensure that the device bracket is suitable for variable types of item / device which is being attached to it. Therefore; should a much larger device require fitting to the bracket, it may require a larger device bracket size to provide sufficient support and fitting means thereto.

In a further embodiment the universal column bracket may have a single horizontal device bracket tube positioned centrally to the mounting plate, with a centre through hole for wires to pass, as aforementioned.

A circular fixture plate is located to the end of the horizontal device bracket tube; the fixture plate has four equally dispersed bolt through holes to enable the device bracket to be attached to said circular fixture plate using bolts.

This enables different sizes and shapes of device brackets to be fixed and changed to the bracket to accommodate all attached devices such as CCTV and lighting as aforementioned.

In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the Patent Office and the public generally, and especially the scientists, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application. The abstract is neither intended to define the invention of the application, which is measured by the claims, nor is it intended to be limiting as to the scope of the invention in any way.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved universal column bracket which has all the advantages of the prior art post brackets and none of the disadvantages.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a new universal column bracket which may be easily and efficiently manufactured arid marketed, It is -further object of the present invention to provide a new and improved universal column bracket which is of durable and reliable construction.

An even further object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved universal column bracket which is susceptible of a low cost of manufacture with regard to both materials and labour, and which accordingly is then susceptible of low prices of sale to the consuming public, thereby makir * such a product available to the buying public.

Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved universal column bracket which provides in the apparatuses and methods of the prior art some of the advantages thereof, while simultaneously overcoming some of the disadvantages normally associated therewith.

These together with other objects of the invention, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the invention, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be had to the accompanying drawings and detailed descriptive matter in which there is illustrated preferred embodiments of the invention,

Brief description of ficlures

Figure 1 shows a dimensional view of the universal column bracket.

Figure 2 shows a dimensional view of the universal column bracket with a device being fitted.

Figure 3 shows a front elevation of the universal column bracket.

Figure 4 shows a sectional plan view of the post and the universal column bracket with a smaller post mounting bracket.

Figure 5 shows a side elevation view of the universal column bracket.

Figure 6 shows a dimensional view of the universal column bracket a dWferen device being fitted.

Figure 7 shows a sectional plan view of the post and the universal column bracket, showing the rubber seal and with a larger post mounting bracket.

Figure 8 shows a side elevation view of the universal column bracket; with a Larger convex post mounting plate.

Figure 9 shows a dimensional view of the universal column bracket with removable device bracket attached to a circular fixture plate.

Figure 10 shows a side elevation view of the universal column bracket with removable device bracket attached to a circular fixture plate.

Detailed description of figures

A typical embodiment of the universal column bracket for screwing or bolting to a post is shown in Figure 1. It comprises the bracket 1, which has a convex post mounting plate 4 which is curved to attach correctly onto the exterior surface of a post 2. The convex post mounting plate 4 is secured to said post 2 using through bolts in holes 3 and 5 which pass into the post surface and secure using a self-tapping thread. There are at least four bolt holes in the corners of the convex post mounting plate 4 and a rubber seal is positioned between the rear fitting side of the convex post mounting plate 4 and the post 2 covering at least the perimeter edge of said mounting plate 4 or in a further example, covering the whole of the rear fitting side of the mounting plate 4. As shown in Figure 2, 21.

The said convex post mounting plate 4 generally covers half of the post circumference when fitted but may also cover less of the post circumference in other embodiments.

The bracket 1 is made of a galvanized steel which may also be powder coated as a surface finish to provide suitable protection against the elements and to create a long lasting lifetime of the bracket 1, as it may have to be installed at a height and position that does not allow regular maintenance to it.

To the frontal face of the convex curve are attached two hollow horizontal device bracket tubes 6 and 7 which have openings through the convex post mounting plate 4 to allow electrical and other cables to pass from inside the post 2 and through the hollow interior of said device bracket tubes and through holes to the frontal edges of the device bracket tubes 8 and 9, to enable said cables to pass into the device for connection, as shown in Figure 2.

In a further example; only the upper device bracket tube 6 is hollow and is used for the passing of cables from inside the post 2 through its hollow interior through said opening 8 and into the device mounted onto the device bracket 10.

The device bracket 10 is connected to the device bracket tubes 6 and 7 using a heat weld and is a planar vertical plate with four through holes in each of its corners for the attachment of devices, such as CCTV cameras or sirens. As shown in Figure 2.

Figure 2 shows the universal column bracket attached to the post 2A via its convex post mounting plate 4A. Cables 11 pass from inside the post 2A and through horizontal device bracket tube 6A and through into the device 12. Device 12 is bolted onto device bracket 10 as shown.

In Figure 3 we can see a frontal view of the universal column bracket 1B with the frontal edges of the device bracket tubes 6B and 7B having the bottom tube end 9B without a hollow but instead as a single solid columnar piece.

The second device bracket tube 6B has a frontal edge 8B which has a through hole 22 for the provision and passing through of cables from the post interior (not shown) and as aforementioned; through a hole correspondingly positioned in the convex post mounting plate 4B and aligned with said tube hole in the frontal edge 8B in device bracket 6B.

The device bracket 10B has four bolt or screw through holes 3, 5, 13 and 14 for attachment of a device to its planar frontal face. Device bracket 10B is fixed to the frontal edge 8B and 9B of device bracket tubes 6B and 7B, which in turn are attached to convex post mounting plate 4B.

Convex post mounting plate 4B is located behind device bracket 10B and has four bolt or screw through holes 15, 16, 17 and 18, as shown. These are, as aforementioned, for fixture to the post (not shown).

A rubber seal 21B is shown located behind the rear of the convex post mounting plate 4B to provide a seal between itself and the outer post surface onto which it is mounted; to prevent water passing into the whole area of said convex bracket mounting plate 4B and thus into the fixture and wire passage holes as aforementioned.

Figure 4 shows a cross section in a plan view of the pole 2C, which has a through hole 20 to enable cables from inside the post 2C to pass inside the hollow 19 of the device bracket tube 6C and still further though the opening 22C in the end of device bracket tube 6C through the surface of device bracket 10C, to attach inside the device, attached to said device bracket 10C (not shown) using bolts through said bolt or screw through holes 3C and 13C The convex bracket mounting plate 4C is shown in a smaller size in this example; the sizes of said plate 4C vary providing the plate is sufficient for the installation and has provision of strength when mounted to the post 2C. The bolt holes 15C and 16C are shown at their angle in relation to said post 2C, with the rubber seal 21C located between 4C and 20 thereto.

The bracket 1D is shown from a side view in Figure 5 with the convex post mounting plate 4D showing bolt or screw through holes 15D and 17D and rubber seal 21D. Device bracket tubes 6D and 7D are extended forward from the convex surface of 4D to attach to the rear of device bracket 10D, as shown. Device bracket 10D showing two through holes 3D and 5D.

Figure 6 shows a device being installed onto the bracket 1E.

In Figure 7 the larger convex post mounting plate 4F is shown, which covers 50% of the post diameter when fitted, with the rubber seal 21F, shown separate from it and in its position between the rear of plate 4F and the post 2F.

A larger device bracket 1OF is also shown; these vary in size to accommodate different device fixture needs.

This larger convex post mounting plate 4G is shown in Figure 8 as a side elevation view of the universal column bracket 1G; with a larger convex post mounting plate 4G with rubber seal 21G thereto.

The universal column bracket may have a single horizontal device bracket tube positioned centrally to the mounting plate, with a centre through hole for wires to pass, as aforementioned.

A circular fixture plate 28 is located centrally of the convex post mounting plate 4H and further to the hollow end 25 of the horizontal device bracket tube 29, the fixture plate 28 has four equally dispersed bolt though holes 22, 23, 26 and 27 to enable the device bracket 10H to be attached to said circular fixture plate 28 using bolts 24, as shown in Figure 9.

This enables different sizes and shapes of device brackets 10H to be fixed and changed onto the bracket 1H to accommodate all attached devices such as CCTV, alarms sirens and lighting; as aforementioned.

Figure 10 shows a side elevation view of the device 11, having convex post mounting plate 41 with horizontal device bracket tube 291 affixed centrally to circular fixture plate 281 with device bracket 101 mounted onto circular fixture plate 281 using removable bolts.

Claims

Claims 1) A universal column bracket, for screwing or bolting into a post comprising; a convex post mounting plate with four bolt or screw through holes to attach it to a post and a rubber seal; has at least one horizontal device tube attached to its frontal surface: with a vertical planar removable device bracket attached to the ends of said device tubes, directly or using a circular fixture plate, said removable device bracket has through holes for the attachment of various devices.
2) A universal column bracket according to claim 1 wherein said universal column bracket is made of galvanized steel.
3) A universal column bracket according to claim 1 wherein said convex post mounting plate is attached to a post exterior by screwing or bolting.
4) A universal column bracket according to claim 1 wherein said rubber seal is located between the convex post mounting plate and the post exterior.
5) A universal column bracket according to claim 1 wherein at least one horizontal device tube is hollow for cable passage from a post to a device mounted on said universal column device bracket.
6) A universal column bracket according to claim 5 wherein said cables pass through aligned holes provided in the post, each end of at least one device tube and in the surface of the device bracket.
7) A universal column bracket according to claim 1 wherein at least one horizontal device tube attaches said convex post mounting plate directly to a device bracket thereto.
8) A universal column bracket according to claim 7 wherein at least one horizontal device tube is attached to a removable device bracket by bolting the device bracket onto a circular fixture plate located to the hollow end of said horizontal device tube.
9) A universal column bracket according to any preceding claim; including a convex post mounting plate which is screwed or bolted onto a post and is attached to a frontal device bracket by means of at least one horizontal device tube said device tube enables cables to pass from within a post and through to a device which is attached to the aforementioned changeable device bracket at the front.