H02G3/0493

Pole structure suitable for providing a smart pole
11491592 · 2022-11-08 · ·

A pole module for attachment to one or more adjacent pole modules to provide a pole assembly comprising two or more pole modules is disclosed here. The pole module comprises an elongated body that defines a cavity extending from a first end of the pole module to a second end of the pole module. The pole module further comprises a first installation interface for attaching the first end of the pole module to a second end of a first adjacent pole module and a second installation interface for attaching the second end of the pole module to a first end of a second adjacent pole module. The pole module further comprises a first connection interface and a second connection interface. A cabling arrangement is arranged in the cavity. The cabling arrangement comprises a plurality of cables connecting the first connection interface to the second connection interface.

Electrically interlocked receptacles in power pedestals

A power pedestal is described. The power pedestal includes a plurality of receptacles that are configured to connect to external devices. The plurality of receptacles includes a first receptacle and a second receptacle of the plurality of receptacles. The first receptacle and the second receptacle are electrically interlocked with one another. The power pedestal includes a first circuit breaker connected to the first receptacle and a second circuit breaker connected to the second receptacle, and a shunt trip circuit that is configured to trip the first circuit breaker to disable power to the first receptacle of the power pedestal, responsive to the second circuit breaker associated with the second receptacle of the power pedestal being in an active state. Related devices and methods are also described.

Furniture system and method for arranging the same
09737142 · 2017-08-22 ·

The present invention relates to a furniture system and a method for arranging the same capable of improving a space efficiency using a rectangular pillar. In accordance with the present invention, a plurality of tables can be arranged efficiently in a limited space without sacrificing the convenience and privacy of the users of the tables.

MediaLink interconnection box

Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing MediaLink Interconnection Boxes (“MIBs”). In some embodiments, a plurality of MediaLink Interconnection Boxes (“MIBs”) or media interconnection devices, which may be disposed throughout a recreational vehicle (“RV”) park or other bulk service provider application sites, or the like, may serve as demarcation units designed to each provide an accessible indoor or outdoor interface where long-term or temporary/transient customers can directly connect to land line service (e.g., POTS service), video or television service, and/or Ethernet or Internet services provided by one or more service providers. Fiber-to-Drop-Point (“FTDP”) and/or point-to-point fiber insertion within a passive optical network (“PON”) communications system may be implemented using apical conduit systems in conjunction with the MIBs. Alternatively, traditional ground-based or buried line interconnections (or a combination of the apical conduit system and such traditional interconnections) may be implemented in conjunction with the MIBs.

Enclosure for cable distribution assembly
09742176 · 2017-08-22 · ·

An enclosure for breaking out a trunk cable includes: a base having a generally flat surface adapted for mounting to a mounting surface; a shell having a front and two side walls extending from opposite sides of the front and two opposed end walls, the side walls of the shell mounted to the base to form a cavity; a plurality of connectors mounted to each of the side walls; and a trunk cable routed into the cavity through one of the end walls, the trunk cable comprising a plurality of power conductors and/or a plurality of optical fibers. The power conductors and the optical fibers are connected with respective ones of the plurality of connectors.

Sloped-top protective hood for outdoor electrical outlets
11456568 · 2022-09-27 · ·

A protective hood for outdoor electrical outlets or receptacles has an angled top surface, two side panels, and an angled bottom surface having an aperture. In one variant of the protective hood, the aperture in is configured to receive power cords for connection to an electrical outlet over which the protective hood has been mounted, such as an existing electrical outlet installed on a building wall or a power pedestal. In another variant of the protective hood, the aperture in the angled bottom surface is configured to allow an electrical outlet to be installed directly therein, but with the protective hood still being mountable over an electrical outlet on a building wall or power pedestal instead of having an electrical outlet installed in the aperture.

Precast block for housing and routing electrical power cables, an electric vehicle charging station using the block and a manufacturing method
20220234460 · 2022-07-28 ·

A preformed block is used for housing and routing electrical power cables, and comprises a central cavity. At least two adjacent faces of the block have an opening which connects to the central cavity. Electrical power cables can thus be routed within the block between those openings, from a side face (leading to a trench) to the top face (leading to an electrical installation on top). There is also provided an electric vehicle charging station using the precast block and a method of casting a block.

CURB POWER SOURCE
20220228324 · 2022-07-21 ·

The present disclosure is directed to a curb for providing electricity to one or more devices on a street or a sidewalk. The curb includes a rigid curb housing for storing at least one power source or power source connector configured to be electrically coupled to a power source. The curb additionally includes a top plate removably attached to the rigid curb housing, the top plate configured to electrically couple at least one power outlet to the at least one power source or power source connector.

HIGH-VOLTAGE JUNCTION BOX WIRE TRAY

An electronic module is provided with a housing with an inlet to conduct alternating current (AC) power and an outlet to conduct direct current (DC) power to charge a vehicle battery, the housing defining a cavity. A circuit board assembly is supported within the cavity to convert the AC power to DC power. At least two power distribution wires are connected between the circuit board assembly and the outlet. A base is supported by the housing and extends between the at least two power distribution wires and the circuit board assembly to shield the DC power from electromagnetic interference generated by the circuit board assembly. A plurality of walls extend transversely from the base and are spaced apart from each other to define at least two channels, each channel is sized to receive one of the at least two power distribution wires.

Light fixture assembly for a street light fixture

A street light fixture includes a street light pole having a base and a head end opposite the base supporting a street light head. The street light fixture includes a light fixture assembly having a head assembly, a base assembly and a wire assembly. The head assembly is received in the street light head and includes a light engine. The base assembly is received in a base cavity of the base of the street light pole and includes a power controller that receives power from power feed wires. The wire assembly has power supply wires extending between the street light head and the base of the street light pole. The power supply wires are coupled to the power controller and are coupled to the light engine to supply power from the power controller to the light engine.