TWM641237U - Smart pole assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

A smart pole assembly for a telecommunication network and a method for opening a cover assembly of the smart pole assembly are disclosed. The smart pole assembly includes a base frame having a hollow interior space for receiving at least one telecommunication device; a pole fixed to the base frame and having a pole top configured to facilitate transmitting or receiving of communications between the telecommunication device and another telecommunication device; and a cover assembly coupled to and enclosing the base frame. The cover assembly includes a telescoping mechanism that is configured to move the cover assembly between a closed state and an open state. The cover assembly fully encloses the hollow interior space in the closed state for protecting the at least one telecommunication device. The cover assembly exposes and provides access to at least a portion of the hollow interior space in the open state.

Description

Smart Pole Components

The present invention generally relates to a smart pole assembly, and more specifically relates to a cabinet and an opening mechanism of a smart pole assembly.

Smart poles provide various functions by carrying a wide range of technologies, such as cellular networks, Internet of Things (IoT), smart devices, and vehicle applications. As more and more technologies are incorporated into the smart pole, the number of devices and cables in the smart pole assembly cabinet will also increase. Generally speaking, a single door/opening is provided in a part of the cabinet of the conventional smart pole, and access through the single door/opening is difficult to install and manage the devices in the cabinet. Often, the door can be opened such that the open door is hung from the outside, or the door is completely detached from the conventional pole. This design of the conventional smart pole assembly may pose a danger to environments such as sidewalks or roads, and cause potential harm to people around the smart pole.

In addition, since most smart poles are located in outdoor environments, the cabinets of the smart pole assemblies and the doors for access should be constructed to withstand harsh conditions. Accordingly, there is a need for an improved smart pole assembly that provides easy access to devices stored therein while ensuring a weatherproof design. This disclosure points to this kind of smart pole assembly, which is a storage The storage device provides easy access while ensuring a weatherproof design.

The terms of the embodiments and similar terms (eg, implementations, configurations, features, examples, and options) are intended to broadly refer to all the subject matter of the present disclosure and the following claims. Several statements containing these terms should be understood not to limit the meaning or scope of the subject matter described herein or to limit the scope of claims below. Embodiments of the disclosure covered herein are defined by the claims below, not the subject matter of the present invention. This novel summary is a high-level overview of various features of the disclosure, and introduces some of the concepts more described in the description below. This novelty is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used on its own to determine the scope of the claimed subject matter. The subject matter should be understood by reference to the entire specification of the present disclosure, in due part, any or all drawings and claims of each application.

According to some aspects of the present disclosure, a smart pole assembly is disclosed for use in a telecommunication network. According to various embodiments, a smart pole assembly includes a base frame, a pole, and a cover assembly, the base frame has a hollow interior space for receiving at least one telecommunication device; the pole is fixed to the base frame, and has an electrical a stem top configured to facilitate communication between the transmitting or receiving telecommunications device and another telecommunications device; the cover assembly is coupled to and surrounds the base frame. The cover assembly includes a telescoping mechanism configured to move the cover assembly between a closed condition and an open condition. In the closed state, the cover assembly completely surrounds the hollow interior space to protect at least one telecommunication device. In the open state, the cover assembly is exposed to expose and provide access to at least a portion of the hollow interior space.

In some examples, the cover assembly includes a plurality of cover segments, each subset of the cover segments having a progressively smaller circumference, nested within each other. For example, the plurality of cover sections includes at least a first cover section and a second cover section slidably coupled to the first cover section. The circumference of the second cover section is smaller than the circumference of the first cover section.

In some examples, the plurality of cover sections further include a third cover section slidably coupled to the second cover section, and the perimeter length of the third cover section is smaller than the perimeter length of the second cover section. In some examples, the cover sections each have a cylindrical shape.

In some examples, the cover sections each have a wall, an upper flange coupled to or extending from a top of the wall, and a lower flange coupled to or extending from a bottom of the wall . Additionally, in some examples, the upper flange has an outer raised ridge and an inner raised ridge. Additionally, in some examples, the lower flange has an inner raised lower ridge.

In some examples, the first cover section has a first cover section upper flange and a first cover section lower flange, the first cover section upper flange includes a first cover section outer protruding upper The ridge and a first cover section interior projecting upper ridge, and the first cover section lower flange includes a first cover section interior projecting lower ridge. Additionally, in some examples, the second cover section has a second cover section upper flange and a second cover section lower flange, the second cover section upper flange includes a second cover section outer flange The upper ridge protrudes from the inside of the second cover section and the upper ridge protrudes from the inside of the second cover section, and the lower flange of the second cover section includes a lower ridge protruding from the inside of the second cover section. Additionally, in some examples, the second cover section outer raised upper ridge is movable between the first cover section inner raised upper ridge and the first cover section inner raised lower ridge.

In some examples, the cover assembly further includes a waterproof element located on a surface protruding from the lower ridge inside the first cover section or on a surface protruding from the upper ridge outside the second cover section, the waterproof element is positioned on the first cover section Between the first cover section internally projecting lower ridge of the segment and the second cover section externally projecting upper ridge of the second cover section. For example, the waterproof element includes an O-ring, a gasket, or a glue material.

In some examples, the open state includes a first open state and a second open state. In some examples, in the first open state, the lid assembly exposes only a portion of the hollow interior space, and in the second open state, the lid assembly exposes all of the hollow interior space.

In some examples, the smart pole assembly further includes a top fastener configured to secure the cover assembly to the base frame. Additionally, in some examples, the cover assembly includes a plurality of cover segments, and the top fastener penetrates a portion of a cover segment having a largest perimeter to secure the cover assembly to the base frame.

In some examples, the smart pole assembly further includes a bottom fastener configured to secure the cover assembly to the base frame. The bottom fastener penetrates a portion of a cover section having a minimum perimeter to secure the cover assembly to the base frame.

In some examples, the smart pole assembly further includes a side fastener configured to secure the cover assembly in an open state. When engaged with the cover assembly, the side fasteners prevent the cover assembly from being closed.

According to some aspects of the present disclosure, a smart pole cabinet is disclosed. The smart pole cabinet includes a frame and a cover assembly, the cover assembly is coupled to and surrounds the frame. According to various embodiments, the cover assembly includes at least a first cover section, and a first Two cover sections, the first cover section has a maximum diameter, and the second cover section has a minimum diameter. The cover assembly is in a fully extended configuration when the cover assembly is in a closed state. When the cover assembly is in an open state, the cover assembly is in a folded configuration. When the cover assembly is in the closed state, the first cover section is in a top position and the second cover section is in a bottom position. When the cover assembly is in the open state, the first cover section is in an outermost position and the second cover section is in an innermost position.

In some examples, the smart pole cabinet further includes a plurality of waterproof elements. The waterproof elements are each positioned between two adjacent cover sections of the plurality of cover sections. In addition, the waterproof members are each in contact with two adjacent cover sections when the cover assembly is in the closed state. In addition, the waterproof element includes an O-ring, a gasket, or a glue material.

In some examples, the open state includes a first open state and a second open state. In the first open state, the cover assembly surrounds a first portion of an inner space of the frame. In the second open state, the cover assembly surrounds a second portion of the inner space of the frame.

According to certain aspects of the present disclosure, a method for opening a cover assembly of a smart pole assembly is disclosed. According to various embodiments, the cover assembly includes a plurality of cover sections. According to various embodiments, the method includes releasing a top fastener from a first cover section of a plurality of cover sections progressively coupled to one another by a telescoping mechanism, causing the cover assembly to fold in a first direction to be in a Second open state. The method further includes releasing a bottom fastener from a second cover section of the plurality of cover sections, causing the cover assembly to fold to assume a first open state in a second direction, the second direction being opposite to the first direction .

In some examples, a first diameter of the first cover section is a plurality of The largest of the diameters of the cover segments. Additionally, in some examples, a second diameter of the second cover section is the smallest of the diameters of the plurality of cover sections.

In some examples, the method further includes causing the side fastener to contact a bottom surface of the second cover section. The cover assembly is maintained in the first open position when the side fastener engages the second cover section after the cover assembly is placed in the first open position.

The above novel content is not intended to present each embodiment or every feature of the present disclosure. Rather, the foregoing novel disclosures merely provide examples of some of the novel features and characteristics set forth herein. The above and other features and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description of representative embodiments and modes for carrying out the present invention when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and the appended claims. Additional features of the present disclosure will become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the detailed description of various embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, the simplified description of symbols provided below.

100:Smart pole components

101: Base frame

102: Pole

103: Top of pole

104: cover assembly

105: Top fastener

106: Bottom fastener

107: side fasteners

108: waterproof element

114a: first cover section

114b: second cover section

114c: the third cover section

114d: fourth cover section

121a: first wall

121b: Second wall

121c: third wall

121d: Fourth wall

122a: first upper flange

122b: second upper flange

122c: The third upper flange

122d: Fourth upper flange

124a: First inner convex upper ridge

124b: Second inner convex upper ridge

124c: Third inner convex upper ridge

124d: Fourth inner convex upper ridge

125a: First outer convex upper ridge

125b: Second outer convex upper ridge

125c: third outer convex upper ridge

125d: Fourth outer convex upper ridge

126a: First lower flange/first inner raised lower ridge

126b: Second lower flange/second inner raised lower ridge

126c: 3rd Lower Flange/3rd Inner Raised Lower Ridge

126d: 4th lower flange/4th inner raised lower ridge

127d: Fourth outer convex lower ridge

The present disclosure and its advantages will be better understood from the following description of exemplary embodiments when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The drawings depict exemplary embodiments only, and therefore should not be considered limiting of the various embodiments or of the scope of the claims.

FIG. 1A shows a smart pole assembly without a cover assembly, according to certain aspects of the present disclosure.

FIG. 1B shows a cover assembly of the smart pole assembly of FIG. 1A according to certain aspects of the present disclosure.

Figure 2A shows a smart pole assembly with a cover assembly in accordance with certain aspects of the present disclosure A closed state.

FIG. 2B shows the smart pole assembly of FIG. 2A with the cover assembly in a first open state according to certain aspects of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2C shows the smart pole assembly of FIG. 2A with the cover assembly in a second open state according to certain aspects of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3A is a schematic diagram of a cover assembly of a smart pole assembly in a folded configuration, according to certain aspects of the present disclosure.

3B is a schematic illustration of the lid assembly of FIG. 3A in a fully extended configuration, according to certain aspects of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4A is a schematic diagram of two cover sections of a cover assembly of a smart pole assembly according to certain aspects of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4B is a schematic diagram of two cover sections of a cover assembly of a smart pole assembly, with a waterproof element positioned between the two cover sections, according to certain aspects of the present disclosure.

5A is a schematic illustration of a portion of a smart pole assembly with the cover assembly in a closed state, according to certain aspects of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5B is a schematic diagram of a portion of the smart pole assembly shown in FIG. 5A with the cover assembly in a first open state, according to certain aspects of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5C is a schematic diagram of a portion of the smart pole assembly shown in FIG. 5A with the cover assembly in a second open state, according to certain aspects of the present disclosure.

While the disclosure is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments have been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described in further detail herein. It should be understood, however, that the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the particular disclosed set the form. On the contrary, the disclosure is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the disclosure as defined by the appended claims.

The disclosure relates to a smart pole assembly, which has a cover assembly, and the cover assembly includes a telescopic mechanism. The cover assembly includes a plurality of cover sections, allowing easy access to a desired interior space within the smart pole assembly without affecting the surrounding environment of the smart pole assembly.

The various embodiments are described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference characters are used to designate similar or equivalent elements throughout. The drawings are not drawn to scale and are provided solely to illustrate features and characteristics of the present disclosure. It should be understood that numerous specific details, relationships, and methods are set forth in order to provide a comprehensive understanding. However, it will be readily apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that the various embodiments may be practiced without one or more of the specific details or otherwise. In some instances, well-known structures or operations are not shown in detail for illustrative purposes. The various embodiments are not limited by the order in which acts or events are presented, as some acts may occur in different orders and/or concurrently with other acts or events. In addition, not all shown acts or events are required to implement some of the features and characteristics of the present disclosure.

For purposes of this embodiment, the singular includes the plural and vice versa unless expressly stated otherwise. The term "including" means "including without limitation". In addition, similar words such as "about (about, almost, substantially, approximately)" and similar words may mean here such as "at (at)", "near, nearly at", "within 3-5% of", "within acceptable manufacturing tolerances", or any logical combination thereof . Additionally, the terms "vertical" or "horizontal" are intended to additionally include "within 3-5%" of vertical or horizontal directions, respectively. Furthermore, directional words such as "top," "bottom," "left," "right," "above," and "below" are intended to relate to equivalent directions depicted in referenced drawings; understood from the context, for example, from the common location of an object or element; or other descriptions of such.

Referring to Figure 1A, a smart pole assembly 100 is used in a telecommunication network. The smart pole assembly 100 includes a base frame 101 and a pole 102. The base frame 101 has a hollow interior space for receiving at least one telecommunications The device, pole 102 is secured to the base frame 101 and has a pole top 103 configured to facilitate communication between a transmitting or receiving telecommunications device and another telecommunications device. Referring to FIG. 1B and FIG. 2A , the smart pole assembly 100 further includes a cover assembly 104 coupled to and surrounding the base frame 101 . The cover assembly 104 includes a telescoping mechanism configured to move the cover assembly between a closed state (shown in FIG. 2A ) and an open state (shown in FIGS. 2B and 2C ). As shown in FIG. 2A, in the closed state, the cover assembly 104 completely surrounds the hollow interior space to protect at least one telecommunication device. As shown in Figures 2B and 2C, in the open state, the lid assembly 104 exposes and provides access to at least a portion of the hollow interior space.

To achieve the telescoping mechanism, the cover assembly 104 includes a plurality of cover segments 114a, 114b, 114c, 114d, each subset of the cover segments having progressively smaller perimeters, nested within each other, as shown in Figure 1B. For example, the cover assembly 104 may be in a fully extended configuration, as shown in Figure 2A, or may be in a collapsed configuration, as shown in Figures 2B and 2C.

For example, as shown in Figure 1B, Figure 2A, Figure 3A, and Figure 3B, the plurality of cover sections include a first cover section 114a, a second cover section 114b, a third cover section 114c, and a fourth cover section 114d, are slidably coupled to each other. When the cover assembly 104 is in the collapsed configuration, as shown in FIGS. 2B, 2C, and 3A, all or most of the second cover section 114b, the third cover section 114c, and the fourth cover section 114d Partially enclosed within the first cover section 114a, the second cover section 114b surrounds the third cover section 114c, and the fourth cover section 114d, and the third cover section 114c surrounds the fourth cover section 114d. That is, the diameters decrease in the order of the first cover section 114a, the second cover section 114b, the third cover section 114c, and the fourth cover section 114d such that when the cover assembly 104 is in the folded state, the second All or most of the cover section 114b, the third cover section 114c, and the fourth cover section 114d are not visible from the outside, while the first cover section 114a is fully visible from the outside. See Figure 2B and Figure 2C.

According to some embodiments, when the lid assembly 104 is in the closed state, the first lid section 114a is in a top position and the fourth lid section 114d is in a bottom position, as shown in Figure 2A. In addition, when the cover assembly 104 is in the open state, the first cover section 114a is at an outermost position, and the fourth cover section 114d is at an innermost position, as shown in FIG. 2B and FIG. 2C .

According to some embodiments, cover assembly 104 does not require 101 is completely removed or separated to expose the interior space of the base frame. That is, the cover assembly 104 can be opened to expose the inner space of the base frame 101 by sliding the plurality of cover sections 114 a , 114 b , 114 c , 114 d upward or downward. Accordingly, the cover assembly 104 remains coupled to the base frame 101 even when the cover assembly is in an open state.

Although the number of cover sections is illustrated as four in various illustrations, the number of cover sections is not limited to four. The number of cover segments may be two, three, four or five. Furthermore, in some embodiments, the number of cover segments may be greater than five.

Referring to FIG. 4A, the second cover section 114b is slidably coupled to the first cover section 114a. The circumference or diameter of the second cover section 114b is smaller than the circumference or diameter of the first cover section 114a. 3A, 3B, and 5A-5C, the third cover section 114c is slidably coupled to the second cover section 114b, and the fourth cover section 114d is slidably coupled to the third cover section 114d. Cover section 114c. The circumference or diameter of the third cover section 114c is smaller than the circumference or diameter of the second cover section 114b, and the circumference or diameter of the fourth cover section 114d is smaller than the circumference or diameter of the third cover section 114c. In some examples, cover sections 114a/114b/114c/114d each have a cylindrical shape, as illustrated in the drawings. However, the shape of the cover section is not limited to a cylindrical shape, and the cover section may have any suitable shape, such as a cube, a rectangular column, a cuboid, a cone, a triangular prism or a pentagonal prism.

Referring to Figure 4A, the first cover section 114a has a first wall 121a, a first upper flange 122a, and a first lower flange 126a, the first upper flange 122a is coupled to a side of the first wall 121a. The top or extends from the top of the first wall 121a, and the first lower flange 126a is coupled to a bottom of the first wall 121a or extends from the bottom of the first wall 121a extend. Similarly, the second cover section 114b has a second wall 121b, a second upper flange 122b, and a second lower flange 126b, and the second upper flange 122b is coupled to a top or top of the second wall 121b. Extending from the top of the second wall 121b, the second lower flange 126b is coupled to or extends from a bottom of the second wall 121b. 3A and 3B, the third cover section 114c has a third wall 121c, a third upper flange 122c, and a third lower flange 126c, the third upper flange 122c is coupled to the third A top of the wall 121c extends or extends from the top of the third wall 121c, and the third lower flange 126c is coupled to or extends from a bottom of the third wall 121c. In addition, the fourth cover section 114d has a fourth wall 121d, a fourth upper flange 122d, and a fourth lower flange 126d, and the fourth upper flange 122d is coupled to a top of the fourth wall 121d or removed from the fourth wall 121d. The top of the fourth wall 121d extends, and the fourth lower flange 126d is coupled to or extends from a bottom of the fourth wall 121d.

With further reference to FIG. 4A, the first upper flange 122a of the first cover section 114a has a first inner raised upper ridge 124a and a first outer raised upper ridge 125a. The second upper flange 122b of the second cover section 114b has a second inner raised ridge 124b and a second outer raised ridge 125b. Furthermore, according to some embodiments, the first lower flange 126a of the first cover section 114a is a first inner raised lower ridge 126a and the second lower flange 126b of the second cover section 114b is a second inner raised ridge 126a. Out the lower ridge 126b. In addition, referring to FIG. 3B, the third upper flange 122c of the third cover section 114c includes a third inner raised ridge 124c and a third outer raised ridge 125c. In addition, the fourth upper flange 122d of the fourth cover section 114d includes a fourth inner raised ridge 124d and a fourth outer raised ridge 125d. According to some embodiments, the third cover section 114c The third lower flange 126c is a third inner raised lower ridge 126c, and the fourth lower flange 126d of the fourth cover section 114d is a fourth inner raised lower ridge 126d.

As shown in FIG. 4A, the second outer raised upper ridge 125b is movable between the first inner raised upper ridge 124a and the first inner lower raised ridge 126a. In some embodiments, the surfaces of the first inner lower raised ridge 126a and the second outer raised upper ridge 125b are flat. The design of the cover assembly 104 protects electronic components (eg, a telecommunications device) stored in the base frame 101 from rain and/or dirt that may cause corrosion and rust. Referring to FIG. 4B, in some embodiments, the cover assembly 104 further includes a waterproof element 108 positioned on a surface of the first inner raised lower ridge 126a or a surface of the second outer raised upper ridge 125b, so that the waterproof element 108 is positioned between the first inner raised lower ridge 126a of the first cover section 114a and the second outer raised upper ridge 125b of the second cover section 114b. In some embodiments, a plurality of waterproof elements 108 are provided, and each waterproof element 108 is positioned between two adjacent cover sections in the plurality of cover sections 114a, 114b, 114c, 114d. In addition, when the lid assembly 104 is in the closed state, the waterproof elements 108 each contact two adjacent lid sections, thereby providing a tighter seal against external elements such as rain and dust.

For example, the waterproof element 108 includes an O-ring, a gasket, or a glue material. Adding a waterproof element 108 to the cover assembly 104 can more effectively protect the base frame 101 from harsh weather conditions.

Referring to Figure 2B, Figure 2C, Figure 5B, and Figure 5C, the open state of the cover assembly 104 includes a first open state (Figure 2B and Figure 5B) and a second open state (Figure 2C and Figure 5B). Figure 5C). Based on a different open state, The cover assembly 104 exposes a different portion of the hollow interior space within the base frame 101 . For example, in the first open state, only a part of the hollow interior space is exposed, as shown in Fig. 2B, while in the second open state, different parts of the entire hollow interior space are exposed according to the viewpoint, as shown in Fig. 2C. That is, the cover assembly 104 in the folded configuration may be positioned near the top portion of the base frame 101, as shown in FIG. 2B, or may be positioned near the bottom portion of the base frame 101, as shown in FIG. 2C. The first or second open state may be selected based on a position of an electronic component within the base frame 101 to allow easy access to the electronic component.

Referring to FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B , the smart pole assembly 100 further includes a top fastener 105 configured to fasten the cover assembly 104 to the base frame 101 . For example, the top fastener 105 penetrates a portion of the first cover section 114a having the largest circumference to secure the cover assembly 104 to the base frame 101 . In some embodiments, the top fastener 105 penetrates a portion of the first outer raised ridge 125a and is inserted into the top portion of the base frame 101, as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B. It should be noted that the top fastener 105 secures the cover assembly 104 to the base frame 101 when the cover assembly 104 is in the closed state (FIG. 5A) or in the first open state (FIG. 5B). Note also that the top fastener 105 is released from the lid assembly 104 and the base frame 101 to place the lid assembly 104 in the second open state, as shown in Figure 5C. For example, top fastener 105 includes a screw or pin.

Referring to FIG. 5A and FIG. 5C , the smart pole assembly 100 further includes a bottom fastener 106 configured to fasten the cover assembly 104 to the base frame 101 . For example, the bottom fastener 106 penetrates a portion of the fourth cover section 114d having the smallest circumference to secure the cover assembly 104 to the base frame 101 . For example, referring to Figure 5B, the The fourth upper flange 122d of the four cover section 114d includes a fourth inner protruding upper ridge 124d and a fourth outer protruding upper ridge 125d. In addition, the fourth lower flange 126d of the fourth cover section 114d includes a fourth inner raised lower ridge 126d and a fourth outer raised lower ridge 127d. In some embodiments, the bottom fastener 106 penetrates a portion of the fourth outer raised lower ridge 127d and is inserted into the bottom portion of the base frame 101, as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5C. Note that the fourth outer raised lower ridge 127d is not shown in Figures 3A and 3B, which show the fourth cover section 114d. In some embodiments, the fourth cover section 114d does not have the fourth outer raised lower ridge 127d, as shown in Figures 3A and 3B. In this case, as shown in FIG. 3B , the cover assembly 104 is held closed by the gravity of the cover assembly 104 even though no fasteners are required to secure the cover assembly 104 to the bottom portion of the base frame 101 . In this case, the cover assembly 104 can be opened without the need to release the fasteners. That is, there is no locking mechanism for the lid assembly 104 illustrated in FIGS. 3A and 3B. In some embodiments, the lower flanges 126a, 126b, 126c of the first, second, and third cover sections 114a, 114b, 114c do not have an outer protruding lower ridge, as shown in FIGS. 5A-5C .

However, in some embodiments, a locking mechanism is provided to protect the smart pole assembly 100 from unauthorized access. For example, as illustrated in FIGS. 5A and 5B , the bottom fastener 106 secures the cover assembly 104 to the base frame 101 when the cover assembly 104 is in a closed state (FIG. 5A) or a second open state (FIG. 5C). Note also that the bottom fastener 106 is released from the lid assembly 104 and the base frame 101 to place the lid assembly 104 in the first open state, as shown in Figure 5B. For example, bottom fastener 106 includes a screw or pin. Thus, depending on the first or second open state, the top fastener 105 and One of the bottom fasteners 106 needs to be released or unlocked to open the lid assembly 104 .

Referring to FIGS. 5A to 5C , the smart pole assembly 100 further includes a side fastener 107 configured to fasten the cover assembly 104 in an open state. Specifically, the side fasteners 107 need to engage the lid assembly 104 in the first open state to prevent the folded lid assembly 104 from being extended closed, as shown in FIG. 5B. For example, side fastener 107 is a screw, pin, or latch that, when engaged with lid assembly 104, prevents lid assembly 104 from closing. For example, the side fastener 107 is provided at a portion of the base frame 101 and is configured to be pushed in to engage the cover assembly 104 or pulled out to disengage the cover assembly 104 .

According to certain aspects of the present disclosure, a method for opening the cover assembly 104 of the smart pole assembly 100 is disclosed. 5A and 5C, the method includes releasing the top fastener 105 from a first cover section 114a of a plurality of cover sections 114a, 114b, 114c, 114d, causing the cover assembly 104 to fold in a first direction to be in the second open state. Referring to Figures 5A and 5B, the method further includes releasing the bottom fastener 106 from the fourth cover section 114d, causing the cover assembly 104 to be folded in a second direction to be in a first open state, the second direction being the same as the first One goes in the opposite direction.

Referring to Figures 1B, 3A, and 3B, the perimeter of the first cover section 114a is the largest of the perimeters of the plurality of cover sections 114a, 114b, 114c, 114d. Furthermore, the perimeter of the fourth cover section 114d is the smallest of the perimeters of the plurality of cover sections.

In some embodiments, the method further includes causing the side fastener 107 to contact a bottom surface of the fourth cover section 114d, as shown in FIG. 5B. When the cover assembly 104 is placed in the first open state, the side fastener 107 is engaged with the fourth cover section 114d , the cover assembly 104 can maintain the first open state, as shown in FIG. 5B.

While various embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above, it should be understood that they have been presented by way of example only, and not limitation. Various changes may be made in accordance with the disclosed embodiments of the present disclosure without departing from the spirit or scope of the present disclosure. Thus, the breadth and scope of the present disclosure should not be limited by any of the above-described embodiments. Instead, the scope of the disclosure should be defined in accordance with the following claims and their equivalents.

One or more elements or features or steps from any one or more of the following claims, or any part thereof, may be combined with one or more elements or features or steps from other one or more claims or combinations thereof, or any combination thereof to form one or more additional embodiments and/or claims of the present disclosure.

While examples of the present disclosure have been shown and described with respect to one or more implementations, equivalents and modifications will occur to others skilled in the art upon the reading and understanding of this specification and the annexed drawings. Additionally, while a particular feature of the present disclosure may have been disclosed with respect to only one of several embodiments, such feature may be combined with one or more of the other embodiments as may be desirable and advantageous for any given or particular application. combination of other features.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As used herein, the singular forms "a, an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In addition, the terms "including (including, includes)", "having, has, with" or their variants used in the embodiments and/or scope of the patent application are intended to be similar to "comprising (comprising) )" is included.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. Furthermore, terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, shall be construed to have meanings consistent with their meanings in the relevant art, and unless expressly so defined, shall not be used herein in an idealized or overly formal sense explain.

100:Smart pole components

102: Pole

103: Top of pole

104: cover assembly

114a: first cover section

114b: second cover section

114c: the third cover section

114d: fourth cover section

Claims (10)

A smart pole assembly for a telecommunication network, the smart pole assembly includes: a base frame with a hollow inner space for receiving at least one telecommunication device; a pole fixed to the base frame and having a pole top configured to facilitate transmitting or receiving communications between the telecommunications device and another telecommunications device; and a cover assembly coupled to and surrounding the base frame, the cover assembly including a telescoping mechanism configured to close in a Move the cover assembly between a state in which the cover assembly completely surrounds the hollow interior to protect the at least one telecommunications device and an open state in which the cover assembly exposes and provides access to the hollow interior At least a portion of the interior space. The smart pole assembly according to claim 1, wherein the cover assembly includes a plurality of cover sections, and the circumference of each subset of the cover sections gradually decreases, and are nested within each other. The smart pole assembly according to claim 2, wherein the plurality of cover sections include at least a first cover section and a second cover section, and the second cover section is slidably coupled to the first cover section, the circumferential length of the second cover section is smaller than the circumferential length of the first cover section. The smart pole assembly according to claim 3, wherein the plurality of cover sections further include a third cover section slidably coupled to the second cover section, and the circumference of the third cover section is less than The circumference of the second cover section. Such as the smart pole assembly of claim 2, wherein each of the cover sections has There is a wall, an upper flange coupled to or extending from a top of the wall, and a lower flange coupled to or extending from a bottom of the wall. The smart pole assembly according to claim 5, wherein the upper flange has an outer protruding upper ridge and an inner protruding upper ridge. The smart pole assembly according to claim 3, wherein: the first cover section has an upper flange on the first cover section and a lower flange on the first cover section, and the upper flange on the first cover section includes a The first cover section externally protruding upper ridge and a first cover section internally protruding upper ridge, and the first cover section lower flange includes a first cover section internally protruding lower ridge; and the second The cover section has a second cover section upper flange and a second cover section lower flange, the second cover section upper flange includes a second cover section outer protruding upper ridge and a second cover section The section internally protrudes the upper ridge, and the second cover section lower flange includes a second cover section internally protruding lower ridge; the second cover section externally protruding upper ridge can be on the first cover section The inner raised upper ridge moves between the first cover section inner raised lower ridge. The smart pole assembly as claimed in claim 7, wherein: the cover assembly further includes a waterproof element, located on a surface of the first cover section protruding from the lower ridge or on a surface of the second cover section protruding from the upper ridge surface, the waterproof element is positioned between the first cover section inner raised lower ridge of the first cover section and the second cover section outer raised upper ridge of the second cover section; and the waterproof Elements include an O-ring, a gasket, or an adhesive material. Such as the smart pole assembly of claim 1, wherein the open state includes A first open state and a second open state, in the first open state, the cover assembly only exposes a part of the hollow interior space, in the second open state, the cover assembly exposes the entire hollow interior space . The smart pole assembly according to claim 1, wherein: the cover assembly includes at least a first cover section and a second cover section, the first cover section has a maximum diameter, and the second cover section has a a minimum diameter; when the lid assembly is in the closed state, the lid assembly is in a fully extended configuration; when the lid assembly is in the open state, the lid assembly is in a collapsed configuration; when the lid assembly is in the closed state , the first cover section is in a top position and the second cover section is in a bottom position; and when the cover assembly is in the open state, the first cover section is in an outermost position and the second cover section is in an outermost position The two cover sections are at an innermost position.

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