Systems and methods for determining an effective wind speed are disclosed. A system includes a first detector, a second detector and a processing unit. The first detector includes a heated temperature-sensing element having a heater and a first temperature sensor, and a first housing at least partially housing the heated temperature-sensing element. The second detector includes a non-heated temperature-sensing element having a second temperature sensor, a second housing at least partially housing the non-heated temperature-sensing element. The processing unit can be adapted to determine the effective wind speed according to a temperature at the heated temperature-sensing element, a temperature at the non-heated temperature-sensing element, and/or a difference between these temperatures and in accordance with an algorithm or table of values. The heated and non-heated temperature-sensing elements and their respective first housing and second housing are collinear, proximal and parallel to the conductor, and protected from precipitation by a shield.

A device for supporting a first overhead cable intended to be fixed to a hollow pole is described, the device including a first counterweight intended to be disposed inside the hollow pole, and a second cable for adjusting a mechanical tension of the first cable, the second cable being anchored, at its first end, to the first cable and being fixed, at its second end, to the first counterweight. A system for an overhead cable network configured to manage an electrical signal is also described, the system including such a support device and a generator of an electrical signal under the action of a displacement of the first counterweight in the hollow pole caused by a variation in the mechanical tension of the first cable.

A device for supporting a first overhead cable intended to be fixed to a hollow pole is described, the device including a first counterweight intended to be disposed inside the hollow pole, and a second cable for adjusting a mechanical tension of the first cable, the second cable being anchored, at its first end, to the first cable and being fixed, at its second end, to the first counterweight. A system for an overhead cable network configured to manage an electrical signal is also described, the system including such a support device and a generator of an electrical signal under the action of a displacement of the first counterweight in the hollow pole caused by a variation in the mechanical tension of the first cable.

A linkage includes a first portion for connecting to a structure, and a second portion to retain a cable therein such that the cable is supported by the structure. The cable runs between a main service connection and a user connection. The linkage is formed such that the cable detaches from the structure at a predetermined load value applied to the cable.

A linkage includes a first portion for connecting to a structure, and a second portion to retain a cable therein such that the cable is supported by the structure. The cable runs between a main service connection and a user connection. The linkage is formed such that the cable detaches from the structure at a predetermined load value applied to the cable.

A breakaway coupler includes a main body and a secondary body, removably attached to the main body. First and second attachment features are formed on the main and secondary bodies to permit attachment to first and second structures. A breakaway member connects the main and secondary bodies. A guide channel passes through an overlapped portion of the main and secondary bodies and accepts a cable therein. A blade passes across the guide channel to sever the cable when the secondary body is detached from the main body. In operation, a cable clamp frictionally holds the cable. The cable clamp is connected to the breakaway coupler, which is in turn connected to a fixed structure, e.g., a pole. When an excess force is applied to the cable, the main and secondary bodies of the breakaway coupler separate and the blade cuts the cable in the guide channel.

A breakaway coupler includes a main body and a secondary body, removably attached to the main body. First and second attachment features are formed on the main and secondary bodies to permit attachment to first and second structures. A breakaway member connects the main and secondary bodies. A guide channel passes through an overlapped portion of the main and secondary bodies and accepts a cable therein. A blade passes across the guide channel to sever the cable when the secondary body is detached from the main body. In operation, a cable clamp frictionally holds the cable. The cable clamp is connected to the breakaway coupler, which is in turn connected to a fixed structure, e.g., a pole. When an excess force is applied to the cable, the main and secondary bodies of the breakaway coupler separate and the blade cuts the cable in the guide channel.