US20240167294A1 - Utility pole - Google Patents

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US20240167294A1
US20240167294A1 US18/281,758 US202118281758A US2024167294A1 US 20240167294 A1 US20240167294 A1 US 20240167294A1 US 202118281758 A US202118281758 A US 202118281758A US 2024167294 A1 US2024167294 A1 US 2024167294A1
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Wataru Kokubo
Hidenobu HIROTA
Tatsuya MOKI
Kenji Inoue
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H12/00—Towers; Masts or poles; Chimney stacks; Water-towers; Methods of erecting such structures
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03B—INSTALLATIONS OR METHODS FOR OBTAINING, COLLECTING, OR DISTRIBUTING WATER
    • E03B3/00—Methods or installations for obtaining or collecting drinking water or tap water
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03B—INSTALLATIONS OR METHODS FOR OBTAINING, COLLECTING, OR DISTRIBUTING WATER
    • E03B3/00—Methods or installations for obtaining or collecting drinking water or tap water
    • E03B3/02—Methods or installations for obtaining or collecting drinking water or tap water from rain-water

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  • the present invention relates to a utility pole to which a communication cable or a power cable is attached.
  • FIG. 1 - 1 A photograph of a currently used utility pole is illustrated in FIG. 1 - 1 .
  • FIG. 1 - 1 A photograph of a currently used utility pole is illustrated in FIG. 1 - 1 .
  • FIG. 1 - 1 one end of a utility pole 50 is protected by a cap 51 .
  • FIG. 1 - 2 A cross-sectional diagram of the utility pole is illustrated in FIG. 1 - 2 .
  • the utility pole 50 has a cylindrical structure, and the cylindrical structure is mainly made of concrete 52 and reinforced by reinforcing bars 53 .
  • FIG. 2 illustrates an erected utility pole.
  • a large number of power cables and communication cables are attached to the tip of the utility pole protruding from the ground surface. These cables are not directly attached to the utility pole, but are attached via a metal member called power cable hardware or communication cable hardware. 30 million or more such utility poles are installed across the country (see, for example, Non Patent Literature 3).
  • FIG. 3 is a photograph describing a situation at the time of disaster. At the time of disaster, as illustrated in FIG. 3 , a line for items is formed. There is a problem that if the arrival of a water supply vehicle is delayed, sufficient water cannot be supplied in an emergency.
  • an object of the present disclosure is to provide a utility pole capable of supplying rainwater to residents.
  • the utility pole of the present disclosure has a water storage function inside the cylindrical structure, and includes a water draining mechanism for stored water.
  • the utility pole of the present disclosure includes a cylindrical structure having one end opened and the other end closed, and a water draining mechanism that discharges water inside the cylindrical structure on a side surface on a side of the other end.
  • the utility pole of the present disclosure in which at least a part of the cylindrical structure is transparent.
  • the utility pole of the present disclosure includes a tapered mechanism having a cylindrical shape having an open end wider than one end of the cylindrical structure at the one end.
  • the utility pole of the present disclosure includes a filtration filter that blocks passage of a solid material at the one end.
  • the utility pole of the present disclosure includes a heating element in an internal space of the cylindrical structure.
  • the utility pole of the present disclosure in which the water draining mechanism includes a purification device that purifies water to be discharged.
  • FIG. 1 - 1 is a photograph of a utility pole used.
  • FIG. 1 - 2 is a cross-sectional diagram of a utility pole used.
  • FIG. 2 is a diagram describing an erected utility pole.
  • FIG. 3 is a photograph describing a situation at the time of disaster.
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram describing a structure of the utility pole of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 5 is a diagram describing a structure of a utility pole capable of efficiently storing water.
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram describing a structure of a utility pole capable of supplying water hygienically.
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram describing a structure of a utility pole capable of checking an internal water storage amount.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a structure of a utility pole having a water storage function.
  • reference numeral 10 denotes a utility pole
  • reference numeral 12 denotes a water draining mechanism
  • reference numeral 62 denotes rainwater.
  • An upper portion of a normal utility pole is covered with a cap.
  • One end of the utility pole 10 having a cylindrical structure is opened without attaching the cap, and the rainwater 62 can be guided from the upper portion of the utility pole 10 .
  • the other end of the utility pole 10 on the ground surface side is closed.
  • the rainwater 62 enters the inside of the utility pole 10 and can be stored inside the utility pole 10 .
  • rain may be directly guided to the inside of the utility pole 10 , or those stored in anything may be guided to the inside of the utility pole 10 .
  • the water draining mechanism 12 is provided on a side surface on the side of the other end of the utility pole 10 .
  • the water draining mechanism 12 discharges water stored inside the utility pole 10 .
  • An example of the water draining mechanism 12 is a water faucet. When water is required, water inside the utility pole 10 can be taken out by turning the faucet.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates a structure capable of efficiently storing water inside the utility pole 10 .
  • reference numeral 10 denotes a utility pole
  • reference numeral 13 denotes a tapered mechanism
  • reference numeral 62 denotes rainwater.
  • the tapered mechanism 13 having a cylindrical shape may be provided at one end of the utility pole 10 .
  • one end of the tapered mechanism 13 is an open end and is wider than the one end of the utility pole 10 , that is, in the case of an inverse tapered shape, rain can be efficiently collected.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates a structure capable of hygienically storing water inside the utility pole 10 and hygienically supplying water.
  • reference numeral 10 denotes a utility pole
  • reference numeral 12 denotes a water draining mechanism
  • reference numeral 13 denotes a tapered mechanism
  • reference numeral 14 denotes a filtration filter
  • reference numeral 15 denotes heating wires
  • reference numeral 16 denotes a purification device.
  • the filtration filter 14 that blocks passage of a solid material may be provided at one end of the utility pole 10 .
  • the tapered mechanism 13 may include the filtration filter 14 that blocks passage of a solid material.
  • the filtration filter 14 prevents animals and insects from entering the inside of the utility pole.
  • a heating element may be provided in the internal space of the utility pole 10 .
  • the heating wires 15 such as nichrome wires can be exemplified as the heating element. It is sufficient if the heating element can heat stored water, and any form may be used as long as it generates heat. By applying an electric current from the outside to heat the water, the stored water can be disinfected.
  • the water draining mechanism 12 may include the purification device 16 that purifies water to be discharged. By providing the purification device 16 , clean water can be discharged.
  • the utility pole 10 may have a structure capable of checking an internal water storage amount.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates a structure in which the water storage amount inside the utility pole 10 can be checked.
  • reference numeral 10 denotes a utility pole.
  • the inside of a typical utility pole cannot be seen from the outside. Therefore, it is difficult to check the water storage amount.
  • at least a part of the utility pole 10 is made transparent.
  • a part is made of acrylic, glass, or the like. Through the transparent portion, the internal water storage amount can be visually observed.
  • the entire utility pole 10 may be transparent.
  • the transparent portion may have a window shape or a shape of a plurality of windows.
  • a transparent window is provided at a predetermined height, it is possible to visually check whether water is stored up to the predetermined height.
  • the utility pole of the present disclosure can provide the residents with water in an emergency.
  • the present disclosure can be applied to information and communication industries.

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