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- a smart pole assembly network or topology is presented.
- the network or topology can include a plurality of interconnected smart pole assemblies.
- one or more of the smart pole assemblies can include a pole structure having a hollow interior and a light fixture supported by the pole structure.
- the smart pole assemblies can also include a vertical cabling structure extending through the hollow interior of the pole structure, wherein the cabling structure is connectorized at each end.
- the smart pole assemblies can also include a data-communications module supported by the pole structure and receiving the at least one vertical cabling structure.
- the smart pole assembly network or topology can include a fiber backhaul to which the vertical cabling structures of each of the plurality of smart poles is connected.
- the data-communications module includes a metro cell radio/antenna station.
- the network or topology can include an AC to DC rectifier connected to power cabling of the vertical cabling structure of each smart pole assembly.
- the vertical cabling structure or harness can include one or more of connectorized fiber optic cables, DC power cables, and connectorized Category 6 cables.
- fiber optic cables are terminated with hardened multi-fiber optical connectors at each end.
- the smart poll assembly includes a pole structure having a hollow interior, a light fixture supported by the pole structure, and at least one vertical cabling structure extending through the hollow interior of the pole structure, a data-communications module supported by the pole structure and receiving the at least one vertical cabling structure, wherein the at least one cabling structure is connectorized at each end and including at least one connectorized fiber optic cable and at least one connectorized DC power cable, and wherein the data-communications module includes one or both of a metro cell and a wireless transceiver.
- the fiber optic cables can be terminated with hardened multi-fiber optical connectors at each end.
- the smart pole assembly can include at least one connectorized jumper cable removably connecting one or both of the metro cell and wireless transceiver with the at least one vertical cabling structure.
- the vertical cabling structure can include a connectorized Category 6 cable.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of a smart pole assembly having features in accordance with the present disclosure.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic representation of the smart pole assembly shown in FIG. 1 , additionally showing components of the smart pole assembly and additional connectivity features.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic representation of examples of equipment and jumpers to equipment which can be provided with the smart pole assembly of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 4 is a schematic representation of examples of vertical connectivity components which can be provided with the smart pole assembly of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 5 is a schematic representation of a first example of connectivity components which can be provided at the base of the smart pole assembly of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 5A is a schematic representation of a second example of connectivity components which can be provided at the base of the smart pole assembly of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 5B is a schematic representation of a second example of connectivity components which can be provided at the base of the smart pole assembly of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 6 is a schematic representation of a fiber backhaul arrangement that can be provided to connect with a plurality of the smart pole assemblies shown in FIG. 1
- FIG. 7 is a schematic representation of a first topology arrangement utilizing a plurality of the smart pole assemblies shown in FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 8 is a schematic representation of a second topology arrangement utilizing a plurality of the smart pole assemblies shown in FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 9 is a schematic representation of a third topology arrangement utilizing a plurality of the smart pole assemblies shown in FIG. 1 .
- the smart pole assembly 10 can include a pole structure 12 having a hollow interior supported by a base 14 .
- a lamp or light fixture 16 can be supported by the pole structure 12 and can be powered by a power line 20 extending through the base 14 and pole structure 12 .
- the smart pole assembly 10 can also be provided with a communications module 18 supported by the pole structure 12 .
- the data-communications module 18 which can be provided with an enclosure 19 , can be provided to support and/or house a variety of data-communications equipment components 30 .
- the data-communications module 18 can be provided with a metro cell mobile phone station 30 a including one or more radio heads and antennas, a wireless transceiver 30 b , a photo-cell for sensing ambient light conditions, speakers, microphones, cameras, RFID sensors, a back-up battery system, and/or photovoltaic systems.
- FIG. 3 U.S. Pat. No. 9,106,981 entitled Aggregation enclosure for elevated outdoor conditions and issued on Aug. 11, 2015, also includes examples of data-communications components and systems, the entirety of which is incorporated by reference herein. Many other possibilities exist, depending upon the desired application and location of a particular smart pole assembly 10 .
- the data-communications module 18 may be provided with quick-disconnect jumper cabling 32 for connection with the components associated with the data-communications assembly 18 .
- a fan-out harness 32 a can be provided with multiple ruggedized or hardened connectors, for example multiple hardened multi-fiber optical connectors (FDVIFOC) can be provided for connection with the adapters of multiple components 30 .
- FDVIFOC hardened multi-fiber optical connectors
- An example of an FDVIFOC-type connection is shown and described in U.S. Pat. No. 9,348,096 entitled Passive Distribution System using Fiber Indexing and issued on May 24, 2016, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference.
- One or more Category 6 (CAT6) power over Ethernet (POE) jumper cables 32 b can also be provided.
- AC and/or DC power jumper cabling 32 c can also be provided for powering the components 30 .
- the jumper cabling 32 can be connected to vertical connectivity cabling structures or harnesses 50 which are routed through the pole structure 12 .
- a cable 50 a can be provided with fiber optic cables with hardened multi-fiber optical connectors (HMFOC) at each end.
- the cabling structures 50 can be characterized as being connectorized at both ends.
- One or more Category 6 (Cat 6) power over Ethernet (POE) cables 50 b can also be provided, for example a cable including a plurality of copper-based twisted-pair cables.
- AC and/or DC power cabling 50 c can also be provided. In the particular example shown at FIG.
- a 12 fiber HMFOC cable 50 a is provided and routed through the pole structure 12 and connected to the associated jumper cables 32 .
- the cabling structures 50 can remain in place when components 30 are added, removed, and/or replaced since the required jumper cables 32 can be likewise added, removed, and/or replaced instead of the entire cabling run from the base 14 to the data-communications module.
- cabling can be added, removed, and/or replaced within the hollow interior of the pole structure 12 at any time, if desired.
- the data-communications module 18 or the pole structure 12 can include an organized connectivity box 34 , panel, or enclosure receiving the jumper cabling 32 and the vertical cabling structures 50 such that they can be interconnected.
- the organized connectivity box 34 can include an adapter arrangement including one or more adapters into which the connectorized optical fibers of the jumper cabling 32 and vertical cabling structures 50 can be received.
- the organized connectivity box 34 can also include strain relief features such that the weight of the vertical cabling structures 50 does not exert stress onto the connections with the jumper cabling 32 .
- the base 14 can be additionally provided with base connectivity cabling and equipment 70 for connection with the connectivity structures 50 .
- a HMFOC fiber splice cable 70 a a splice closure 70 b , and power supply cabling 70 c are provided.
- HMFOC fanout cabling 70 d HMFOC fanout cabling 70 d
- demarcation box 70 e demarcation box 70 e
- power supply cabling 70 c HMFOC hardened fanout 70 f
- a hardened pretermination box 70 g a hardened pretermination box 70 g
- power supply cabling 70 c are provided.
- the modularity of the base cabling and equipment 70 allows for the cabling and equipment 70 a - 70 g to be easily installed, removed, and/or replaced without requiring replacement of the vertical cabling structures 50 .
- the splice closure 70 b , demarcation box 70 e , and/or the hardened pretermination box can be housed in a separate substructure from the base 14 , such as a vault or a stand-alone enclosure, and can function as a fiber backhaul 90 , as shown in FIG. 6 .
- the power cabling 70 c can also be fed through the substructure that houses the fiber back-haul 90 .
- the substructure can also include a battery back-up for providing power to the connected light pole assemblies 10 .
- FIG. 7 a schematic representation of a first topology arrangement 100 utilizing a plurality of smart pole assemblies 10 is presented.
- the smart pole assemblies 10 are installed with traditional street light wiring 102 where AC power is fed and controlled from a central point.
- One or more of the smart pole assemblies 10 are each provided with a vertical connectivity cabling structure 50 such that the smart pole assemblies 10 are ready for installation of any desired data-communications equipment 30 at a later time.
- a schematic representation of a second topology arrangement 200 utilizing a plurality of smart pole assemblies 10 is presented.
- a master smart pole assembly 10 A is installed along with one or more standard smart pole assemblies 10 B.
- Each of the smart pole assemblies 10 i.e. 10 A and 10 B
- the master smart pole assembly 10 A is provided with metro cell equipment 30 A equipment and a fiber fanout or splitter 32 A inside or adjacent.
- Each smart pole assembly 10 B also has a vertical connectivity cabling structure 50 inside the pole 12 making the poles 10 B “smart” ready.
- the incumbent only needs to work on the top of the pole 12 and the fanout or splitter 32 A at the master pole 10 A to provide connectivity between the smart pole assemblies 10 A, 10 B.
- This work can be accomplished by a single installer which is an advantage over poles of the type where cabling must be entirely installed, removed, and/or replaced through the pole structure 12 which generally requires two installers with a fish tape.
- the exact count of vertical fibers within the vertical connectivity cabling structure 50 can be provided to handle a predetermined number of connections.
- the vertical connectivity cabling structures 50 can be provided with at least twelve fibers per cable. Twenty four fibers per cable is also possible.
- the third topology arrangement 300 includes a master smart pole assembly 10 A is installed along with one or more standard smart pole assemblies 10 B.
- the third topology arrangement 300 additionally includes an AC to DC power converter or rectifier 92 at the fiber backhaul 90 that is connected to the AC power feed 302 .
- the rectifier 92 is connected to the backhaul 90 which then feeds DC power to each smart pole assembly 10 A, 10 B via power supply cabling 70 c .
- Power supply cabling 70 c is connected to power supply cabling 50 c and power jumper cabling 32 c , as described above.
- the current power feed from the rectifier 92 can be 48VDC, power over ethernet (POE) power, or both.
- the master smart pole assembly 10 A can house the backhaul fiber splitters and power unit/rectifier 92 inside or adjacent to the master pole, for example within the base 14 . These components could also be remotely located, such as in a vault or separate enclosure.
- the power rectifier 92 can also include provisions for a backup power source (like batteries).
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- This application is a continuation of and claims priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/647,453, filed on Mar. 13, 2020, now U.S. Pat. No. 11,209,603, which is a 35 U.S.C. § 371 national phase application of PCT/US2018/051127, filed on Sep. 14, 2018, which claims priority from and the benefit of U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 62/559,283, filed on Sep. 15, 2017, the disclosure of each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- In recent years, the telecommunications industry has experienced rapid growth by offering a variety of new and improved services to customers. This growth has been particularly notable in the area of wireless communications, e.g., cellular, personal communication services (PCS) and other mobile radio systems. The technology is continually evolving as consumer needs change and new ideas are developed. As new wireless technologies are developed, companies must invest large amounts of time and resources to upgrade all their existing hardware so that it is compatible with the new technology. Often a change in one component of a system requires time and labor intensive removal and installation of component-specific cabling. In this ever changing environment, system design flexibility is a significant advantage.
- In one aspect of the disclosure a smart pole assembly network or topology is presented. The network or topology can include a plurality of interconnected smart pole assemblies.
- In some examples, one or more of the smart pole assemblies can include a pole structure having a hollow interior and a light fixture supported by the pole structure.
- In some examples, the smart pole assemblies can also include a vertical cabling structure extending through the hollow interior of the pole structure, wherein the cabling structure is connectorized at each end. [0006] In some examples, the smart pole assemblies can also include a data-communications module supported by the pole structure and receiving the at least one vertical cabling structure.
- In some examples, the smart pole assembly network or topology can include a fiber backhaul to which the vertical cabling structures of each of the plurality of smart poles is connected.
- In some examples, the data-communications module includes a metro cell radio/antenna station.
- In some examples, the network or topology can include an AC to DC rectifier connected to power cabling of the vertical cabling structure of each smart pole assembly.
- In some examples, the vertical cabling structure or harness can include one or more of connectorized fiber optic cables, DC power cables, and connectorized Category 6 cables.
- In some examples, fiber optic cables are terminated with hardened multi-fiber optical connectors at each end.
- In one example, the smart poll assembly includes a pole structure having a hollow interior, a light fixture supported by the pole structure, and at least one vertical cabling structure extending through the hollow interior of the pole structure, a data-communications module supported by the pole structure and receiving the at least one vertical cabling structure, wherein the at least one cabling structure is connectorized at each end and including at least one connectorized fiber optic cable and at least one connectorized DC power cable, and wherein the data-communications module includes one or both of a metro cell and a wireless transceiver. As with other examples, the fiber optic cables can be terminated with hardened multi-fiber optical connectors at each end. As with other examples, the smart pole assembly can include at least one connectorized jumper cable removably connecting one or both of the metro cell and wireless transceiver with the at least one vertical cabling structure. As with other examples, the vertical cabling structure can include a connectorized Category 6 cable.
- A variety of additional aspects will be set forth in the description that follows. The aspects can relate to individual features and to combinations of features. It is to be understood that both the forgoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the broad inventive concepts upon which the examples disclosed herein are based.
- The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the description, illustrate several aspects of the present disclosure. A brief description of the drawings is as follows:
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FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of a smart pole assembly having features in accordance with the present disclosure. -
FIG. 2 is a schematic representation of the smart pole assembly shown inFIG. 1 , additionally showing components of the smart pole assembly and additional connectivity features. -
FIG. 3 is a schematic representation of examples of equipment and jumpers to equipment which can be provided with the smart pole assembly ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 4 is a schematic representation of examples of vertical connectivity components which can be provided with the smart pole assembly ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 5 is a schematic representation of a first example of connectivity components which can be provided at the base of the smart pole assembly ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 5A is a schematic representation of a second example of connectivity components which can be provided at the base of the smart pole assembly ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 5B is a schematic representation of a second example of connectivity components which can be provided at the base of the smart pole assembly ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 6 is a schematic representation of a fiber backhaul arrangement that can be provided to connect with a plurality of the smart pole assemblies shown inFIG. 1 -
FIG. 7 is a schematic representation of a first topology arrangement utilizing a plurality of the smart pole assemblies shown inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 8 is a schematic representation of a second topology arrangement utilizing a plurality of the smart pole assemblies shown inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 9 is a schematic representation of a third topology arrangement utilizing a plurality of the smart pole assemblies shown inFIG. 1 . - Various examples will be described in detail with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals represent like parts and assemblies throughout the several views. Reference to various examples does not limit the scope of the claims attached hereto. Additionally, any examples set forth in this specification are not intended to be limiting and merely set forth some of the many possible examples for the appended claims. Referring to the drawings wherein like reference numbers correspond to like or similar components throughout the several figures.
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FIG. 1 , asmart pole assembly 10 is shown. In one aspect, thesmart pole assembly 10 can include apole structure 12 having a hollow interior supported by abase 14. A lamp orlight fixture 16 can be supported by thepole structure 12 and can be powered by apower line 20 extending through thebase 14 andpole structure 12. - The
smart pole assembly 10 can also be provided with acommunications module 18 supported by thepole structure 12. The data-communications module 18, which can be provided with anenclosure 19, can be provided to support and/or house a variety of data-communications equipment components 30. For example, the data-communications module 18 can be provided with a metro cellmobile phone station 30 a including one or more radio heads and antennas, awireless transceiver 30 b, a photo-cell for sensing ambient light conditions, speakers, microphones, cameras, RFID sensors, a back-up battery system, and/or photovoltaic systems. Some examples are shown atFIG. 3 . U.S. Pat. No. 9,106,981 entitled Aggregation enclosure for elevated outdoor conditions and issued on Aug. 11, 2015, also includes examples of data-communications components and systems, the entirety of which is incorporated by reference herein. Many other possibilities exist, depending upon the desired application and location of a particularsmart pole assembly 10. - Due to the wide variety and combinations of potential components that could be associated with the data-
communications module 18, it is desirable to have a system which is adaptable such that a plug and play environment exists for connections between the components and the cabling within thepole structure 12. Such flexibility allows for components to be easily installed onto a pole without requiring a new run of cable through theentire pole structure 12. Also, such an arrangement avoids needing to remove existing cabling associated with a removed component through thepole structure 12. The disclosed system is flexible in all of the aforementioned ways. To this end, and as shown atFIGS. 2 3, the data-communications module 18 may be provided with quick-disconnect jumper cabling 32 for connection with the components associated with the data-communications assembly 18. For example, a fan-out harness 32 a can be provided with multiple ruggedized or hardened connectors, for example multiple hardened multi-fiber optical connectors (FDVIFOC) can be provided for connection with the adapters ofmultiple components 30. An example of an FDVIFOC-type connection is shown and described in U.S. Pat. No. 9,348,096 entitled Passive Distribution System using Fiber Indexing and issued on May 24, 2016, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference. One or more Category 6 (CAT6) power over Ethernet (POE)jumper cables 32 b can also be provided. AC and/or DCpower jumper cabling 32 c can also be provided for powering thecomponents 30. - Referring to
FIGS. 2 and 4 , thejumper cabling 32 can be connected to vertical connectivity cabling structures or harnesses 50 which are routed through thepole structure 12. For example, a cable 50 a can be provided with fiber optic cables with hardened multi-fiber optical connectors (HMFOC) at each end. As such, thecabling structures 50 can be characterized as being connectorized at both ends. One or more Category 6 (Cat 6) power over Ethernet (POE)cables 50 b can also be provided, for example a cable including a plurality of copper-based twisted-pair cables. AC and/orDC power cabling 50 c can also be provided. In the particular example shown atFIG. 4 , a 12 fiber HMFOC cable 50 a, two CAT6 cables, and threeDC power cables 50 c are provided and routed through thepole structure 12 and connected to the associatedjumper cables 32. With such a configuration, thecabling structures 50 can remain in place whencomponents 30 are added, removed, and/or replaced since the requiredjumper cables 32 can be likewise added, removed, and/or replaced instead of the entire cabling run from the base 14 to the data-communications module. However, it should be understood that cabling can be added, removed, and/or replaced within the hollow interior of thepole structure 12 at any time, if desired. - In one aspect, the data-
communications module 18 or thepole structure 12 can include an organizedconnectivity box 34, panel, or enclosure receiving thejumper cabling 32 and thevertical cabling structures 50 such that they can be interconnected. Where thejumper cabling 32 andvertical cabling structures 50 include optical fibers, the organizedconnectivity box 34 can include an adapter arrangement including one or more adapters into which the connectorized optical fibers of thejumper cabling 32 andvertical cabling structures 50 can be received. The organizedconnectivity box 34 can also include strain relief features such that the weight of thevertical cabling structures 50 does not exert stress onto the connections with thejumper cabling 32. - Referring to
FIGS. 5-5B , thebase 14 can be additionally provided with base connectivity cabling andequipment 70 for connection with theconnectivity structures 50. In the example shown atFIG. 5 , a HMFOCfiber splice cable 70 a, asplice closure 70 b, andpower supply cabling 70 c are provided. In the example shown atFIG. 5 A,HMFOC fanout cabling 70 d, ademarcation box 70 e, andpower supply cabling 70 c are provided. In the example shown atFIG. 5B , a HMFOChardened fanout 70 f, ahardened pretermination box 70 g, andpower supply cabling 70 c are provided. The modularity of the base cabling andequipment 70 allows for the cabling andequipment 70 a-70 g to be easily installed, removed, and/or replaced without requiring replacement of thevertical cabling structures 50. - In some examples, the
splice closure 70 b,demarcation box 70 e, and/or the hardened pretermination box can be housed in a separate substructure from thebase 14, such as a vault or a stand-alone enclosure, and can function as afiber backhaul 90, as shown inFIG. 6 . In such a configuration, thepower cabling 70 c can also be fed through the substructure that houses the fiber back-haul 90. In one example, the substructure can also include a battery back-up for providing power to the connectedlight pole assemblies 10. - Referring to
FIG. 7 , a schematic representation of afirst topology arrangement 100 utilizing a plurality ofsmart pole assemblies 10 is presented. In this configuration, thesmart pole assemblies 10 are installed with traditionalstreet light wiring 102 where AC power is fed and controlled from a central point. One or more of thesmart pole assemblies 10 are each provided with a verticalconnectivity cabling structure 50 such that thesmart pole assemblies 10 are ready for installation of any desired data-communications equipment 30 at a later time. - Referring to
FIG. 8 , a schematic representation of asecond topology arrangement 200 utilizing a plurality ofsmart pole assemblies 10 is presented. In this configuration, a mastersmart pole assembly 10A is installed along with one or more standardsmart pole assemblies 10B. Each of the smart pole assemblies 10 (i.e. 10A and 10B) is configured with traditionalstreet light wiring 202 where AC power is fed and controlled from a central point. The mastersmart pole assembly 10A is provided with metro cell equipment 30A equipment and a fiber fanout or splitter 32A inside or adjacent. Eachsmart pole assembly 10B also has a verticalconnectivity cabling structure 50 inside thepole 12 making thepoles 10B “smart” ready. Thus in the future, the incumbent only needs to work on the top of thepole 12 and the fanout or splitter 32A at themaster pole 10A to provide connectivity between thesmart pole assemblies pole structure 12 which generally requires two installers with a fish tape. The exact count of vertical fibers within the verticalconnectivity cabling structure 50 can be provided to handle a predetermined number of connections. For example, the verticalconnectivity cabling structures 50 can be provided with at least twelve fibers per cable. Twenty four fibers per cable is also possible. - Referring to
FIG. 9 , a schematic representation of a third topology arrangement 300 utilizing a plurality ofsmart pole assemblies 10 is presented. Similarly to the arrangement shown atFIG. 8 , the third topology arrangement 300 includes a mastersmart pole assembly 10A is installed along with one or more standardsmart pole assemblies 10B. However, the third topology arrangement 300 additionally includes an AC to DC power converter or rectifier 92 at thefiber backhaul 90 that is connected to the AC power feed 302. The rectifier 92 is connected to thebackhaul 90 which then feeds DC power to eachsmart pole assembly power supply cabling 70 c.Power supply cabling 70 c is connected topower supply cabling 50 c andpower jumper cabling 32 c, as described above. The current power feed from the rectifier 92 can be 48VDC, power over ethernet (POE) power, or both. In one example, the mastersmart pole assembly 10A can house the backhaul fiber splitters and power unit/rectifier 92 inside or adjacent to the master pole, for example within thebase 14. These components could also be remotely located, such as in a vault or separate enclosure. The power rectifier 92 can also include provisions for a backup power source (like batteries). - From the forgoing detailed description, it will be evident that modifications and variations can be made in the aspects of the disclosure without departing from the spirit or scope of the aspects. While the best modes for carrying out the many aspects of the present teachings have been described in detail, those familiar with the art to which these teachings relate will recognize various alternative aspects for practicing the present teachings that are within the scope of the appended claims.
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