U.S. patent application number 11/854040 was filed with the patent office on 2009-03-12 for pole mounting systems and methods.
Invention is credited to Jin Elkins.
Application Number | 20090065669 11/854040 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 40430815 |
Filed Date | 2009-03-12 |
United States Patent
Application |
20090065669 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Elkins; Jin |
March 12, 2009 |
POLE MOUNTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS
Abstract
In various embodiments of the present disclosure an system for
mounting a structure to a pole is provided. The system can include
a pole mounting bracket connectable to a pole such that the pole
mounting bracket can be affixed to the pole in a vertical
orientation within a first plane regardless of the verticality of
the pole within the first plane. The system additionally can
include a platform subassembly that comprises a structure platform
connected to a platform mounting bracket. The platform mounting
bracket can be pivotally connectable to the pole mounting bracket
and can be adjustably coupled to the pole mounting bracket in a
vertical orientation within a second plane that is orthogonal to
the first plane, regardless of the verticality of the pole within
the second plane, to thereby place the structure platform in a
substantially level orientation.
Inventors: |
Elkins; Jin; (Opelika,
AL) |
Correspondence
Address: |
HARNESS, DICKEY, & PIERCE, P.L.C
7700 Bonhomme, Suite 400
ST. LOUIS
MO
63105
US
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Family ID: |
40430815 |
Appl. No.: |
11/854040 |
Filed: |
September 12, 2007 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
248/218.4 |
Current CPC
Class: |
H01Q 1/12 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
248/218.4 |
International
Class: |
A47B 96/06 20060101
A47B096/06 |
Claims
1. A system for mounting a structure to a pole, said system
comprising: a pole mounting bracket connectable to a pole such that
the pole mounting bracket can be affixed to the pole in a vertical
orientation within a first plane regardless of the verticality of
the pole within the first plane; and a platform subassembly
including a structure platform connected to a platform mounting
bracket pivotally connectable to the pole mounting bracket such
that the platform mounting bracket can be adjustably coupled to the
pole mounting bracket in a vertical orientation within a second
plane that is orthogonal the to first plane, regardless of the
verticality of the pole within the second plane, such that the
structure platform can be placed in a substantially level
orientation.
2. The system of claim 1, wherein the pole mounting bracket
comprises a pole-side channel including a pair of legs having teeth
along a distal edge of each respective leg.
3. The system of claim 1, wherein the pole mounting bracket
comprises a platform-side channel including a pair legs and a pair
of coaxial lugs extending in opposite directions from the legs.
4. The system of claim 1, wherein the coaxial lugs comprise one of
bolts threaded into threaded apertures in end portions of the
respective platform-side channel legs, and pins fixedly connected
to the end portions of the respective platform-side channel
legs.
5. The system of claim 3, wherein the platform mounting bracket
comprises a pair of legs, each leg including a coupling slot sized
to receive a respective one of the lugs so that the platform
mounting bracket can be pivotally connected to the pole mounting
bracket.
6. The system of claim 5, wherein each leg of the pole mounting
bracket platform-side channel includes a plurality of first
positioning holes and each leg of the platform mounting bracket
includes a plurality of second positioning holes, the first and
second positioning holes arranged in a particular pattern such that
the platform mounting bracket can be pivoted about the lugs to
position the platform mounting bracket in a substantially vertical
orientation within the second plane having one of the first
positioning holes in each of the platform-side channel legs
substantially concentrically align with one of the second
positioning holes in the platform mounting bracket legs.
7. The system of claim 1 further comprising at least one support
strap connectable at a first end to the structure platform and
connectable at an opposing second end to the pole.
8. The system of claim 1 further comprising a structure top bracket
connectable to a structure mounted on the structure platform and at
least one stabilizer strap connectable at a first end to the
structure top bracket and connectable at an opposing second end to
the pole.
9. A method for mounting a structure to a pole, said method
comprising: connecting a first end of a pole mounting bracket to a
pole; positioning the pole mounting bracket in a substantially
vertical orientation within a first plane, regardless of the
verticality of the pole within the first plane, and connecting a
second end of the pole mounting bracket to the pole to affix the
pole mounting bracket to the pole in the substantially vertical
orientation within the first plane; connecting a platform
subassembly including a structure platform connected to a platform
mounting bracket to the pole mounting bracket by pivotally
connecting the platform mounting bracket to the pole mounting
bracket; positioning the platform mounting bracket in a
substantially vertical orientation within a second plane that is
orthogonal to the first plane, regardless of the verticality of the
pole within the second plane, such that the structure platform is
placed in a substantially level orientation; and affixing the
platform mounting bracket to the pole mounting bracket by inserting
fasteners through at least two of a plurality of first positioning
holes in the pole mounting bracket and at least two of a plurality
of second positioning holes in the platform mounting bracket that
substantially concentrically align with the at least two first
positioning holes when the platform mounting bracket is positioned
in the substantially vertical orientation and fastening the
fasteners.
10. The method of claim 9, further comprising engaging teeth along
a distal edge of each of a pair of legs of a pole-side channel of
the pole mounting bracket with the pole when the pole mounting
bracket is affixed to the pole.
11. The method of claim 9, wherein pivotally connecting the
platform mounting bracket to the pole mounting bracket comprises
pivotally engaging a coupling slot in each of a pair of legs of the
platform mounting bracket with a corresponding lug coaxially
extending in opposite directions from a pair of legs of a
platform-side channel of the pole mounting bracket
12. The method of claim 11, wherein affixing the platform mounting
bracket to the pole mounting bracket comprises inserting a fastener
through one of the plurality of first positioning holes in a first
one of the platform-side channel legs and through one of the
plurality of second positioning holes in a corresponding first one
of the platform mounting bracket legs: and inserting a fastener
through one of the plurality of first positioning holes in a second
one of the platform-side channel legs and through one of the
plurality of second positioning holes in a corresponding second one
of the platform mounting bracket legs, wherein the first and second
positioning holes are arranged in a particular pattern such that
the platform mounting bracket can be pivoted about the lugs to
position the platform mounting bracket in a substantially vertical
orientation within the second plane having one of the first
positioning holes in each of the platform-side channel legs
substantially concentrically align with one of the second
positioning holes in the platform mounting bracket legs
13. The method of claim 9 further comprising connecting a first end
of at least one support strap to the structure platform and
connecting an opposing second end of the at least one support to
the pole.
14. The method of claim 9 further comprising: mounting a structure
top bracket to a structure mounted on the structure platform; and
connecting a first end of at least one stabilizer strap to the
structure top bracket and connecting an opposing second end of the
at least one stabilizer strap to the pole.
15. An system for mounting a structure to a pole, said system
comprising: a pole mounting bracket including a pole-side channel
coupled to a platform-side channel and connectable to a pole such
that the pole mounting bracket can be affixed to the pole in a
vertical orientation within a first plane regardless of the
verticality of the pole within the first plane, the pole-side
channel including a pair of legs having teeth along a distal edge
of each respective leg that engage the pole when the pole mounting
bracket is affixed to the pole; and a platform subassembly
including a structure platform connected to a platform mounting
bracket pivotally connectable to the pole mounting bracket such
that the platform mounting bracket can be adjustably coupled to the
pole mounting bracket in a vertical orientation within a second
plane that is orthogonal to the first plane, regardless of the
verticality of the pole within the second plane, such that the
structure platform can be placed in a substantially level
orientation.
16. The system of claim 15, wherein the pole mounting bracket
comprises a platform-side channel including a pair legs and a pair
of coaxial lugs extending in opposite directions from the legs.
17. The system of claim 16, wherein the platform mounting bracket
comprises a pair of legs, each leg including a coupling slot sized
to receive a respective one of the lugs so that the platform
mounting bracket can be pivotally connected to the pole mounting
bracket.
18. The system of claim 17, wherein each leg of the pole mounting
bracket platform-side channel includes a plurality of first
positioning holes and each leg of the platform mounting bracket
includes a plurality of second positioning holes, the first and
second positioning holes arranged in a particular pattern such that
the platform mounting bracket can be pivoted about the lugs to
position the platform mounting bracket in a substantially vertical
orientation within the second plane having one of the first
positioning holes in each of the pole-side channel legs
substantially concentrically align with one of the second
positioning holes in the platform mounting bracket legs.
19. The system of claim 15 further comprising at least one support
strap connectable at a first end to the structure platform and
connectable at an opposing second end to the pole.
20. The system of claim 15 further comprising a structure top
bracket connectable to a structure mounted on the structure
platform and at least one stabilizer strap connectable at a first
end to the structure top bracket and connectable at an opposing
second end to the pole.
Description
FIELD
[0001] The present teachings relate to systems and methods for
mounting structures to a pole.
BACKGROUND
[0002] The statements in this section merely provide background
information related to the present disclosure and may not
constitute prior art.
[0003] Many environments or terrains are not aesthetically or
physically conducive or desirable for locating equipment/utility
enclosures or cabinets, such as telecom electronic enclosures, on
the ground. Therefore, such enclosures or cabinets are often
mounted above ground on poles. More particularly, typically, the
enclosures or cabinets are coupled to, or mounted on, a mounting
platform that is coupled to the pole. However, the mounting poles
can frequently be out-of-plumb, i.e., canted or angled slightly
from a substantially vertical orientation. Consequently, when a
mounting platform is coupled to an out-of-plumb pole, the mounting
platform is subsequently out-of-level and provides a non-level
platform or surface on which to mount the enclosure. Accordingly, a
pole mounted enclosure or cabinet can reside in the non-level
orientation, which can cause stress on, and/or misalignment of,
components of the enclosure, e.g., doors, shelves, cover plates,
component mountings within the enclosure, etc.
SUMMARY
[0004] In accordance with various embodiments of the present
disclosure a system for mounting a structure to a pole is provided.
The system can include a pole mounting bracket connectable to a
pole such that the pole mounting bracket can be affixed to the pole
in a vertical orientation within a first plane regardless of the
verticality of the pole within the first plane. The system
additionally can include a platform subassembly that comprises a
structure platform connected to a platform mounting bracket. The
platform mounting bracket can be pivotally connectable to the pole
mounting bracket and can be adjustably coupled to the pole mounting
bracket in a vertical orientation within a second plane that is
orthogonal to the first plane, regardless of the verticality of the
pole within the second plane, to thereby place the structure
platform in a substantially level orientation.
[0005] In accordance with various other embodiments of the present
disclosure, a method for mounting a structure to a pole is
provided. The method includes connecting a first end of a pole
mounting bracket to a pole. The method additionally includes
positioning the pole mounting bracket in a substantially vertical
orientation within a first plane, regardless of the verticality of
the pole within the first plane, and connecting a second end of the
pole mounting bracket to the pole to affix the pole mounting
bracket to the pole in the substantially vertical orientation. The
method further includes connecting a platform subassembly that
includes a structure platform to a platform mounting bracket. The
platform mounting bracket is pivotally connected to the pole
mounting bracket. Still further, the method includes positioning
the platform mounting bracket in a substantially vertical
orientation within a second plane that is orthogonal to the first
plane, regardless of the verticality of the pole within the second
plane, such that the structure platform is placed in a
substantially level orientation. The method further yet includes
affixing the platform mounting bracket to the pole mounting bracket
by inserting fasteners through at least two of a plurality of first
positioning holes in the pole mounting bracket and at least two of
a plurality of second positioning holes in the platform mounting
bracket. The at least two second positioning holes substantially
concentrically align with the at least two first positioning holes
when the platform mounting bracket is positioned in the
substantially vertical orientation.
[0006] Further areas of applicability of the present teachings will
become apparent from the description provided herein. It should be
understood that the description and specific examples are intended
for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the
scope of the present teachings.
DRAWINGS
[0007] The drawings described herein are for illustration purposes
only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present
teachings in any way.
[0008] FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a pole mounting system for
mounting a structure to a pole, in accordance with various
embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0009] FIG. 2A is an isometric view of a pole mounting bracket
included in the pole mounting system shown in FIG. 1, in accordance
with various embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0010] FIG. 2B is an isometric view of a pole mounting bracket
included in the pole mounting system shown in FIG. 1, in accordance
with various other embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0011] FIG. 3 is an isometric view of a platform subassembly of the
pole mounting system shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with various
other embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0012] FIG. 4 is an isometric view of the platform subassembly
coupled to a pole mounting bracket, in accordance with various
embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0013] FIG. 5 is an isometric view of a structure mounted on a pole
utilizing the pole mounting system shown in FIG. 1, and
illustrating a top bracket included in the pole mounting system, in
accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0014] FIG. 6 is a flow chart illustrating a method for mounting a
structure to a pole utilizing the pole mounting system shown in
FIG. 1, in accordance with various embodiments.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0015] The following description is merely exemplary in nature and
is in no way intended to limit the present teachings, application,
or uses. Throughout this specification, like reference numerals
will be used to refer to like elements.
[0016] Referring to FIG. 1, in accordance with various embodiments
of the present disclosure a pole mounting system 10 is provided for
mounting a structure, such as a utility or equipment cabinet or
enclosure, to a pole, such as a telephone pole. Generally, the pole
mounting system 10 includes a pole mounting bracket 14 and a
structure platform subassembly 18 that includes a structure
platform 26 connected to a platform mounting bracket 30 via braces
34.
[0017] The pole mounting bracket 14 is structured to be affixed to
a pole 22 in a substantially vertical orientation within a first
plane .theta. regardless of the verticality of the pole 22 within
the first plane .theta.. Additionally, the platform mounting
bracket 30 is pivotally connectable to the pole mounting bracket 14
such that the platform mounting bracket 30 can be adjustably
coupled to the pole mounting bracket 14 in a substantially vertical
orientation within a second plane .alpha. regardless of the
verticality of the pole within the second plane .alpha.. The second
plane .alpha. is orthogonal to the first plane .theta.. Therefore,
when the pole mounting bracket 14 is affixed to the pole 22 in a
substantially vertical orientation within a first plane .theta. and
the platform mounting bracket 30 is coupled to pole mounting
bracket 14 in a substantially vertical orientation within a second
plane .alpha., the structure platform 26 is placed in a
substantially level orientation.
[0018] More specifically, when the pole 22 is off-vertical within
the first plane .theta., i.e., canted away from the vertical line V
in the X.sup.+ or X.sup.- direction, the pole mounting bracket 14
can be affixed to the pole 22 in a vertical orientation within the
first plane .theta., i.e., parallel with the vertical line
V.sub..theta.. Additionally, when the pole 22 is off-vertical
within the second plane .alpha., i.e., canted away from the
vertical line V in the Y.sup.+ or Y.sup.- direction, the platform
mounting bracket 30 can be coupled to the pole 22 in a vertical
orientation within the second plane .alpha., i.e., parallel with
the vertical line V.sub..alpha.. By vertically aligning the pole
mounting bracket 14 within the first plane .theta. and vertically
aligning the platform mounting bracket 30 within the second plane
.alpha., as described herein, the structure platform 26 will be
suspended from the pole 22 in a substantially level orientation,
regardless of the verticality of the poll 22. Accordingly, a
structure 38 (shown in FIG. 5), e.g., a utility or equipment
cabinet or enclosure, mounted on structure platform 26 will also
have a substantially level orientation, regardless of the
verticality of the pole 22.
[0019] Referring now to FIGS. 2A and 2B, in various embodiments the
pole mounting bracket comprises a pole-side channel 42 coupled to a
platform-side channel 46. The pole-side and platform-side channels
42 and 46 can be coupled together using any means suitable to
fixedly couple pole-side and platform-side channels 42 and 46
together. For example, pole-side and platform-side channels 42 and
46 can be fixedly coupled together via welding, riveting, bolting,
screwing, etc. The pole-side channel 42 includes a pair of legs 42A
and 42B, and the platform-side channel includes a pair of legs 46A
and 46B. In various embodiments, one or more of the pole-side
channel legs 42A and 42B include one or more teeth 50 along a
distal edge 54 of the respective pole-side channel legs 42A and/or
42B. Although, the teeth 50 are illustrated in FIGS. 2A and 2B as
being saw-tooth-like teeth, it is envisioned that the teeth 50 can
be of any shape, size and frequency, e.g., number, along the
respective distal edges 54, and remain within the scope of the
present disclosure.
[0020] In accordance with various embodiments, the platform-side
channel legs 46A and 46B each include a lug 58 located at an end
portion 62 of the respective legs 46A and 46B. The lugs 58 are used
to pivotally couple the platform mounting bracket 30 to the pole
mounting bracket 14, as described below, and can be any lug
suitable for such purpose. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 2A,
in various embodiments, the lugs 58 can be bolts that are threaded
into threaded apertures 66 formed in the end portions 62 of the
respective platform-side channel legs 46A and 46B. Or, as
illustrated in FIG. 2B, in various embodiments, the lugs 58 can be
pins or capped pins that are fixedly connected to the end portions
62 of the respective platform-side channel legs 46A and 46B via
welding, soldering, riveting, etc. In various implementations, the
lugs 58 coaxially extend in opposite directions from the respective
platform-side channel legs 46A and 46B.
[0021] Referring now to FIGS. 1, 3 and 4, in various embodiments,
the platform mounting bracket 30 includes a pair of legs 30A and
30B that each include a coupling slot 70 formed in an end portion
72 of the respective legs 30A and 30B. As illustrated in FIG. 3,
each coupling slot 70 has an open end 70A that opens along a distal
edge 74 of the respective platform mounting bracket legs 30A and
30B. Additionally, each coupling slot 70 terminates at a distal end
70B that is nearer the platform 26 than the open end 70A. Thus, the
slots 70 are formed within the respective platform mounting bracket
legs 30A and 30B, having an upward orientation. Furthermore, the
coupling slots 70 are sized to receive a respective one of the lugs
58 such that the platform mounting bracket 30 can be pivotally
connected to the pole mounting bracket 14.
[0022] Referring also to FIGS. 2A and 2B, in various embodiments,
each leg 46A and 46B of the pole mounting bracket platform-side
channel 46 includes a plurality of first positioning holes 78
formed in an end portion 82 of the legs 46A and 46B opposite the
end portions 62 of the legs 46A and 46B having the lugs 58.
Additionally, each leg 30A and 30B of the platform mounting bracket
30 includes a plurality of second positioning holes 82 formed in an
end portion 86 of the legs 30A and 30B opposite the end portions 72
of the legs 30A and 30B having the coupling slots 70. In various
embodiments, the first and second positioning holes 78 and 82 are
arranged in the respective legs 46A, 46B, 30A and 30B in a
particularly articulated or formulated pattern. More specifically,
the first positioning holes 78 are formed in a first specific
pattern within the pole mounting bracket platform-side channel legs
46A and 46B, and the second positioning holes 82 are formed in a
second specific pattern within the platform mounting bracket legs
30A and 30B. The first and second patterns are designed so that
when platform mounting bracket 30 is placed in the substantially
vertical orientation within the second plane .alpha., one of the
first positioning holes in each of the platform-side channel legs
46A and 46B substantially concentrically aligns with one of the
second positioning holes in the corresponding platform mounting
bracket legs 30A and 30B. Subsequently, one or more fasteners 90
(shown in FIG. 4) can be inserted through the concentrically
aligned first and second positioning holes 78 and 82, to affix the
platform mounting bracket 30 to the pole mounting bracket 14.
[0023] Referring now to FIG. 1, in various embodiments, the
platform subassembly 18 includes one or more supports straps 94
connectable at a first end 94A to the structure platform 26 and
connectable at an opposing second end 94B to the pole 22. The
support strap(s) 94 can be utilized to provide additional support,
strength and stability to the platform subassembly 18 once the
platform subassembly 18 is fixedly coupled to the pole mounting
bracket 14.
[0024] Referring now to FIG. 5, in various embodiments, the pole
mounting system 10 can further include a structure top bracket 98
that can be connected to the structure 38 after the structure 38 is
mounted on the structure platform 26. In such embodiments, the pole
mounting system 10 can also include at least one stabilizer strap
102 that is connectable at a first end 102A to the structure top
bracket 98 and connectable at an opposing second end 102B to the
pole 22. The stabilizer strap(s) 102 can be utilized to provide
support and stability to the top of the structure 38 after the
structure 38 is mounted on the structure platform 26.
[0025] FIG. 6 shows a flow chart 200 illustrating a method for
mounting the structure 26 to the pole 22 utilizing the pole
mounting system 10 shown in FIGS. 1-5, in accordance with various
embodiments. Once the location on the pole 22 where the structure
38 is to be mounted is determined, a first end of a pole mounting
bracket 14 is connected to the pole 22, as indicated at 202. The
first end can be either end of the pole mounting bracket 14. The
pole mounting bracket 14 is then positioned in a substantially
vertical orientation within the first plane .theta., as indicated
at 204. Note that pole mounting bracket 14 is positioned in a
substantially vertical orientation within the first plane .theta.
regardless of the verticality of the pole within the first plane
.theta.. The opposing second end of the pole mounting bracket 14 is
then connected to the pole 22 to affix the pole mounting bracket 14
to the pole 22 in the substantially vertical orientation within the
substantially vertical orientation within the first plane .theta.,
as indicated at 206. The first and second ends of the pole mounting
bracket can be connected to the pole 22 using any suitable
connecting means. For example, in various embodiments, a first hole
can be drilled through the pole 22 to connect the pole mounting
bracket 14 first end, then the pole mounted bracket 14 is
vertically oriented, as described above, and a second hole can be
drilled through the pole 22 to affix the pole mounting bracket 14
to the hole in the substantially vertical orientation within the
first plane .theta.. It should also be noted that the teeth 50
along the distal edges 54 of pole mounting bracket pole-side
channel legs 42A and 42B will engage the pole 22 when the pole
mounting bracket 14 is affixed to the pole 22. Engagement of the
teeth 50 provide additional stability and rigidity of the vertical
orientation of the pole mounting bracket 14 on the pole 22.
[0026] The platform subassembly 18 is then pivotally connected to
the pole mounting bracket 14 by hooking the coupling slots 70 of
the platform mounting bracket 30 on the lugs 58 of the pole
mounting bracket, as illustrated at 208. That is, the platform
subassembly 18 is hung from the pole mounting bracket 14, i.e.,
hung from the lugs 58, by inserting the lugs 58 into the
corresponding coupling slots 70 and allowing the weight of the
platform subassembly 18 to position the lugs 58 at the distal ends
70B of the coupling slots 70. Thus, the platform subassembly is
pivotally connected to the pole mounting bracket 14. Note that if
the lugs 58 are threaded bolts that thread into threaded apertures
66, as exemplarily illustrated in FIG. 2A, the threaded lugs 58
must be loosely threaded into the threaded apertures 66 prior to
the platform subassembly 18 being hung on the lugs 58.
[0027] The platform mounting bracket 30 is then positioned in a
substantially vertical orientation within the second plane .alpha.,
as indicated at 210. Note that the platform mounting bracket 30 is
positioned in the substantially vertical orientation within the
second plane .alpha. regardless of the verticality of the pole 22
within the second plane .alpha.. It should also be noted that
positioning the platform mounting bracket 30 in the substantially
vertical orientation within the second plane .alpha. places the
structure platform 26 in a substantially level orientation.
[0028] When the platform mounting bracket 30 is positioned in the
substantially vertical orientation within the second plane .alpha.,
at least one of the first positioning holes 78 in each pole
mounting bracket platform-side channel leg 46A and 46B will
substantially concentrically align with at least one of the second
positioning holes 82 in the corresponding platform mounting bracket
legs 30A and 30B. As described above, the patterns of the first and
second positioning holes 78 and 82 are specifically designed so
that at least one first positioning hole 78 will substantially
concentrically align with a corresponding second positioning hole
82 when platform mounting bracket 30 is placed in the substantially
vertical orientation within the second plane .alpha..
[0029] The platform mounting bracket 30 is then affixed to the pole
mounting bracket 14 by inserting fasteners through the at least two
pairs of the concentrically aligned first and second positioning
holes 78 and 82, as indicated at 212. Accordingly, the platform
subassembly 18 is fixedly mounted to the pole 22 with the structure
platform 26 in a substantially level position.
[0030] In various embodiments, once the platform subassembly 18 is
fixedly mounted to the pole mounting bracket 22, the support
strap(s) 94 can be connected to the structure platform 26 and the
pole 22 to provide additional support, strength and stability to
the platform subassembly 18, as indicated at 214.
[0031] Subsequently, the structure 38, such as a utility or
equipment cabinet or enclosure, is mounted to the structure
platform 26, as indicated at 216. Thus, the pole mounting system 10
can be installed as described herein to mount or suspended the
structure 38 to or from the pole 22 is a substantially level
orientation, regardless of the verticality of the pole 22.
[0032] In various embodiments, once the structure 38 is mounted on
the structure platform 26, the structure top bracket 98 can be
connected to the structure 38 and the stabilizer strap(s) 102 can
be connected to the top bracket 98 and pole 22 to provide stability
to the structure 38, as indicated at 218.
[0033] The description herein is merely exemplary in nature and,
thus, variations that do not depart from the gist of that which is
described are intended to be within the scope of the teachings.
Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the
spirit and scope of the teachings.
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