Pole base cabinet
11674327 · 2023-06-13
Assignee
Inventors
- Steven Victor Ducros (Yorba Linda, CA, US)
- Nathan Ross Mowery (Costa Mesa, CA, US)
- Ryan Smith (Mission Viejo, CA, US)
Cpc classification
F21S8/086
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
International classification
E04H12/00
FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
F21S8/08
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
Abstract
This disclosure relates to pole bases, specifically to light pole base cabinets that can house items. The pole base cabinets can be positioned between a light pole and a footing. The pole base cabinets provide a base to a light pole while adding additional functionality. The cabinets can include a main opening allowing access to a cavity in which items can be stored. Access to the cavity can be restricted with a door that uncovers and covers the main opening. The pole base cabinets can include support panels, internal stiffening panels, external stiffening panels, support tabs, flanges, tabs, a peripheral wall, and other features to provide structural support and enclose the contents in the pole base cabinet.
Claims
1. A pole base cabinet, the cabinet comprising: a top plate configured to be coupled to a pole; a bottom plate spaced away from and parallel to the top plate, the bottom plate configured to be coupled to a base; a first panel connected to and extending between the top plate and the bottom plate; a second panel connected to and extending between the top plate and the bottom plate, wherein the first panel and the second panel are offset from each other and parallel, wherein the first panel and second panel are configured to support a load of the pole; a first brace connected to and extending between the first panel and the second panel; a second brace disposed between, offset from, and parallel to the first panel and the second panel; a third brace connected to and extending between the first panel and the second brace; a fourth brace connected to and extending between the second panel and the second brace; and a peripheral wall extending from a periphery of the top plate to a periphery of the bottom plate, the peripheral wall comprising an opening providing access into a cavity configured to house one or more items between the first panel, the second panel, the top plate, and the bottom plate, the cavity configured to be accessible with the cabinet disposed between the pole and the base; wherein each of the first brace, the second brace, the third brace, and the fourth brace are connected to and extend from the top plate toward the bottom plate a distance that is less than one-fourth of a distance between the top plate and the bottom plate.
2. The cabinet of claim 1, wherein the third brace and the fourth brace are offset from and parallel to the first brace.
3. The cabinet of claim 1, wherein the second brace is perpendicular relative to the first brace.
4. The cabinet of claim 1, wherein the third brace is perpendicular relative to the first panel.
5. The cabinet of claim 1, wherein the fourth brace is perpendicular relative to the second panel.
6. The cabinet of claim 1, wherein the second brace is connected to and extends from the first brace.
7. The cabinet of claim 1, wherein the bottom plate comprises a central hole, the central hole comprising a polygonal periphery.
8. The cabinet of claim 1, wherein the peripheral wall defines a circular periphery.
9. The cabinet of claim 1, wherein the peripheral wall defines a rectangular periphery.
10. The cabinet of claim 1, wherein the top plate is circular.
11. The cabinet of claim 1, wherein the first panel and the second panel are connected to the top plate inward of a periphery of the top plate.
12. A pole base cabinet, the cabinet comprising: a top plate configured to be coupled to a pole; a bottom plate spaced away from and parallel to the top plate, the bottom plate configured to be coupled to a base; a first panel connected to and extending between the top plate and the bottom plate; a second panel connected to and extending between the top plate and the bottom plate, the first panel and the second panel are configured to support a load of the pole; a first brace connected to and extending between the first panel and the second panel; a second brace connected to and extending between the first panel and the second panel, the second brace offset from and parallel to the first brace; and a space between the top plate, the bottom plate, the first panel, and the second panel for housing one or more items; wherein the first brace and the second brace extend from the top plate toward the bottom plate a distance that is less than half of a distance between the top plate and the bottom plate.
13. The cabinet of claim 12, further comprising a third brace disposed between the first panel and the second panel, wherein the third brace is offset from and parallel to the first panel and the second panel.
14. The cabinet of claim 13, wherein the second brace is connected to the third brace.
15. The cabinet of claim 13, wherein the third brace is connected to and extends from the first brace.
16. The cabinet of claim 13, further comprising a fourth brace connected to the second panel and the third brace, the fourth brace offset from and parallel to the first brace, wherein the second brace is connected to the first panel and the third brace.
17. The cabinet of claim 12, further comprising a fourth brace connected to the second panel and extending between the first panel and the second panel, the fourth brace offset from and parallel to the first brace.
18. The cabinet of claim 12, wherein the first brace and the second brace are connected to the top plate.
19. A base cabinet, the cabinet comprising: a top plate; a first panel connected to and extending from the top plate; a second panel connected to and extending from the top plate, wherein the first panel and the second panel are offset from each other; a first brace connected to and extending between the first panel and the second panel; a second brace connected to the first brace, the second brace disposed between the first panel and the second panel, and wherein the second brace is offset from and parallel to the first panel and the second panel; a third brace connected to and extending between the first panel and the second brace; a fourth brace connected to and extending between the second panel and the second brace; and a peripheral wall extending from a periphery of the top plate, the peripheral wall comprising an opening providing access into a cavity for housing one or more items that are between the first panel and the second panel; wherein each of the first brace, the second brace, the third brace, and the fourth brace extend from the top plate a distance that is less than half of a length of each of the first panel and the second panel.
20. The cabinet of claim 19, wherein the first brace, the second brace, the third brace, and the fourth brace are connected to the top plate.
21. The cabinet of claim 19, a bottom plate spaced away from and parallel to the top plate, the bottom plate configured to be coupled to a base, wherein the first panel is connected to and extends between the top plate and the bottom plate, and wherein the second panel connected to and extends between the top plate and the bottom plate.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
(1) The abovementioned and other features of the embodiments disclosed herein are described below with reference to the drawings of the embodiments. The illustrated embodiments are intended to illustrate, but not to limit, the scope of protection. Various features of the different disclosed embodiments can be combined to form further embodiments, which are part of this disclosure. In the drawings, similar elements may have reference numerals with the same last two digits.
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION
(54) Although certain embodiments and examples are described below, this disclosure extends beyond the specifically disclosed embodiments and/or uses and obvious modifications and equivalents thereof. Thus, it is intended that the scope of this disclosure should not be limited by any particular embodiments described below. Furthermore, this disclosure describes many embodiments in reference to light poles but any embodiment and modifications or equivalents thereof should not be limited to lighting fixtures. For example, embodiments disclosed herein may be used with stoplight poles, traffic sign poles, billboard poles, electricity poles, etc.
(55) Overview
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(57) First Pole Base Cabinet Configuration—
(58) With reference to
(59) As shown in
(60) The top plate 204 can have an opening 210. The opening 210 can used to allow wiring, cords, optical fibers, and/or other devices through the top plate 204 and into and/or out of a cavity 220 of the pole base cabinet 200. The opening 210 can be centrally located. In a configuration, the opening 210 can be located at any position on the top plate 204. The opening 210 can have a circular, polygonal, irregular, and/or other shape. In a configuration, a periphery defining the opening 210 can be rounded to reduce abrasion on devices extending therethrough. In a configuration, a periphery defining the opening 210 can be coated or covered with a non-abrasive material to reduce abrasion on devices extending therethrough. In a configuration, the apertures 212 can be distributed around the opening 210, which can include circumferentially or radially distributed. In a configuration, the opening 210 can be located centered relative to the plurality of apertures 212. The opening 210 can be larger than each of the apertures 212.
(61) The pole base cabinet 200 can have a bottom or second plate, disc, sheet 206. The bottom plate 206 can have a periphery 232 that is circular, as shown in
(62) The bottom plate 206 can have an opening 211. The opening 211 can used to allow wiring, cords, optical fibers, and/or other devices through the bottom plate 206 and into and/or out of the cavity 220 of the pole base cabinet 200. For example, wiring and/or cables can be routed through conduits in a footing or base upon which the pole base cabinet 200 is mounted and extend through the opening 211 and into the cavity 220. The wiring and/or cables can be used to supply electrical power to components/items stored in the cavity 220, components/items stored outside the cavity 220, and/or a light source mounted on a pole that is coupled to the pole base cabinet 200. The opening 211 can be centrally located. In a configuration, the opening 211 can be located at any position on the bottom plate 206. The opening 211 can have a circular, polygonal, irregular, and/or other shape. In a configuration, a periphery defining the opening 211 can be rounded to reduce abrasion on devices extending therethrough. In a configuration, a periphery defining the opening 211 can be coated or covered with a non-abrasive material to reduce abrasion on devices extending therethrough. In a configuration, the apertures 254 can be distributed around the opening 211, which can include circumferentially or radially distributed. In a configuration, the opening 211 can be located centered relative to the plurality of apertures 254. The opening 211 can be larger than each of the apertures 254. The opening 211 can be the same as or different than the opening 210. In a configuration, the opening 211 is larger than the opening 210.
(63) The top plate 204 and the bottom plate 206 can be offset and/or parallel from each other, as shown in
(64) The pole base cabinet 200 can have a peripheral wall, side, surface 208, which can also be referred to as a skin and/or wall 208, as illustrated in
(65) The peripheral wall 208 can define a main opening 218, as shown in
(66) The main opening 218 can be covered with a door 202, as shown in
(67) As shown in
(68) The plurality of support panels can include a first support panel, plank, girder, joist, pillar, plank, brace, beam 234, second support panel, plank, girder, joist, pillar, plank, brace, beam 236, and/or a third support panel, plank, girder, joist, pillar, plank, brace, beam 238. As shown in
(69) The pole base cabinet 200 can include a plurality of internal stiffening panels, planks, girders, joists, pillars, planks, braces, beams, which can include the first internal stiffening panel 240, second internal stiffening panel 242, third internal stiffening panel 244, and/or fourth internal stiffening panel 246. The first internal stiffening panel 240, second internal stiffening panel 242, third internal stiffening panel 244, and/or fourth internal stiffening panel 246 can be coupled, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, to the top plate 204. The first internal stiffening panel 240, second internal stiffening panel 242, third internal stiffening panel 244, and/or fourth internal stiffening panel 246 can extend equidistantly or to different distances away from the top plate 204. The first internal stiffening panel 240, second internal stiffening panel 242, third internal stiffening panel 244, and/or fourth internal stiffening panel 246 can extend to a position between the top plate 204 and the bottom plate 206, providing room for items to be store in the cavity 220. The first internal stiffening panel 240, second internal stiffening panel 242, third internal stiffening panel 244, and/or fourth internal stiffening panel 246 can be rectangular, square, and/or other shaped panels. The first internal stiffening panel 240, second internal stiffening panel 242, third internal stiffening panel 244, and/or fourth internal stiffening panel 246 can be straight or curved.
(70) The first internal stiffening panel 240 can extend between and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the first support panel 234 and the second support panel 236. The first internal stiffening panel 240 can extend between and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, ends or proximate ends of the first support panel 234 and the second support panel 236. The first internal stiffening panel 240 can be positioned proximate the main opening 218. The first internal stiffening panel 240 can be positioned opposite the third support panel 238. The first internal stiffening panel 240 can be offset from and/or parallel to the third support panel 238. The first internal stiffening panel 240 can be parallel to the third support panel 238. The opening 210 and/or plurality of apertures 212 can be positioned between the first internal stiffening panel 240 and the third support panel 238. The first internal stiffening panel 240 can be a length that can be longer than that of the second internal stiffening panel 242, third internal stiffening panel 244, and/or fourth internal stiffening panel 246.
(71) The second internal stiffening panel 242 can extend between and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the first internal stiffening panel 240 and the third support panel 238. The second internal stiffening panel 242 can extend from and/or be coupled, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, to a middle portion of the first internal stiffening panel 240 to a middle portion of the third support panel 238. The second internal stiffening panel 242 can extend through a central longitudinal axis of the pole base cabinet 200. The second internal stiffening panel 242 can extend across the opening 210 of the top plate 204. The second internal stiffening panel 242 can extend between the plurality of apertures 212. The second internal stiffening panel 242 can extend between the plurality of apertures 212, such that two of the plurality of apertures 212 are on one side of the second internal stiffening panel 242 and two of the plurality of apertures 212 are on another side of the second internal stiffening panel 242. The second internal stiffening panel 242 can be positioned between the first support panel 234 and the second support panel 236. The second internal stiffening panel 242 can be offset from and/or parallel to the first support panel 234 and the second support panel 236. The second internal stiffening panel 242 can be equidistantly spaced away from the first support panel 234 and the second support panel 236. The second internal stiffening panel 242 can have a length that can be smaller than that of the first internal stiffening panel 240 and/or longer than that of the third internal stiffening panel 244 and/or fourth internal stiffening panel 246.
(72) The third internal stiffening panel 244 can extend between and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the first support panel 234 and the second internal stiffening panel 242. The third internal stiffening panel 244 can extend between and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, a middle portion of the first support panel 234 and a middle portion of the second internal stiffening panel 242. The third internal stiffening panel 244 can be positioned between the first internal stiffening panel 240 and the third support panel 238. The third internal stiffening panel 244 can be offset from and/or parallel to the first internal stiffening panel 240 and the third support panel 238. The third internal stiffening panel 244 can be equidistantly spaced from the first internal stiffening panel 240 and the third support panel 238. The third internal stiffening panel 244 can couple to the second internal stiffening panel 242 at a position below and/or proximate the opening 210. The third internal stiffening panel 244 can extend between the plurality of apertures 212. The third internal stiffening panel 244 can extend between the plurality of apertures 212, such that one of the plurality of apertures 212 is on one side of the third internal stiffening panel 244 and another of the plurality of apertures 212 is on another side of the third internal stiffening panel 244.
(73) The fourth internal stiffening panel 246 can extend between and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the second support panel 236 and the second internal stiffening panel 242. The fourth internal stiffening panel 246 can extend between and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, a middle portion of the second support panel 236 and a middle portion of the second internal stiffening panel 242. The fourth internal stiffening panel 246 can be positioned between the first internal stiffening panel 240 and the third support panel 238. The fourth internal stiffening panel 246 can be offset from and/or parallel to the first internal stiffening panel 240 and the third support panel 238. The fourth internal stiffening panel 246 can be equidistantly spaced from the first internal stiffening panel 240 and the third support panel 238. The fourth internal stiffening panel 246 can be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the second internal stiffening panel 242 at a position below and/or proximate the opening 210. The fourth internal stiffening panel 246 can extend between the plurality of apertures 212. The fourth internal stiffening panel 246 can extend between the plurality of apertures 212, such that one of the plurality of apertures 212 is on one side of the fourth internal stiffening panel 246 and another of the plurality of apertures 212 is on another side of the fourth internal stiffening panel 246. The fourth internal stiffening panel 246 can be positioned on an opposing side of the second internal stiffening panel, relative to the third internal stiffening panel 244. The fourth internal stiffening panel 246 can be the same size and/or shape as the third internal stiffening panel 244.
(74) The pole base cabinet 200 can include a plurality of external stiffening panels, planks, girders, joists, pillars, planks, braces, beams, which can include a first external stiffening panel 248, second external stiffening panel 252, and/or a third external stiffening panel 250. The first external stiffening panel 248, second external stiffening panel 252, and/or a third external stiffening panel 250 can extend between and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the top plate 204 and the bottom plate 206. The first external stiffening panel 248, second external stiffening panel 252, and/or a third external stiffening panel 250 can be positioned outside the cavity 220. The first external stiffening panel 248, second external stiffening panel 252, and/or a third external stiffening panel 250 can be the same, similar, or different size and shape. In a configuration, the first external stiffening panel 248, second external stiffening panel 252, and/or a third external stiffening panel 250 can be rectangular panels. In a configuration, the first external stiffening panel 248, second external stiffening panel 252, and/or a third external stiffening panel 250 can be the same length. In a configuration, the first external stiffening panel 248 and second external stiffening panel 252 can be the same size and shape. In a configuration, the third external stiffening panel 250 has a width that can be greater than a width of the first external stiffening panel 248 and/or second external stiffening panel 252.
(75) The first external stiffening panel 248 can extend from and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the first support panel 234 to the periphery 230 of the top plate 204 and/or the periphery 232 of the bottom plate 206. The first external stiffening panel 248 can extend between and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the first support panel 234 and the peripheral wall 208. The first external stiffening panel 248 can be positioned at and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, a middle portion of the first support panel 234. The first external stiffening panel 248 can be positioned on and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, an opposing side of the first support panel 234, relative to the third internal stiffening panel 244.
(76) The second external stiffening panel 252 can extend from and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the second support panel 236 to the periphery 230 of the top plate 204 and/or the periphery 232 of the bottom plate 206. The second external stiffening panel 252 can extend between and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the second support panel 236 and the peripheral wall 208. The second external stiffening panel 252 can be positioned at and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, a middle portion of the second support panel 236. The second external stiffening panel 252 can be positioned on and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, an opposing side of the second support panel 236, relative to the fourth internal stiffening panel 246.
(77) The third external stiffening panel 250 can extend from and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the third support panel 238 to the periphery 230 of the top plate 204 and/or the periphery 232 of the bottom plate 206. The third external stiffening panel 250 can extend between the third support panel 238 and the peripheral wall 208. The third external stiffening panel 250 can be positioned at and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, a middle portion of the third support panel 238. The third external stiffening panel 250 can be positioned on and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, an opposing side of the third support panel 238, relative to the second internal stiffening panel 242.
(78) The pole base cabinet 200 can have a top tab, projection, protrusion, boss, stiffener 256 and/or a bottom tab, projection, protrusion, boss, stiffener 258, as shown in
(79) As detailed above, the pole base cabinet can have a first flange 224 and/or second flange 222. The first flange 224 and/or second flange 222 can extend between and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the top plate 204 and the bottom plate 206. The first flange 224 and/or second flange 222 be positioned proximate the main opening 218 such that at least a portion of the first flange 224 and/or second flange 222 extends into the main opening 218. The first flange 224 and/or second flange 222 can have flange apertures 226 that correspond to door apertures 228 of the door 202. The first flange 224 and/or the second flange 222 can each have one, two, three, four, five, six, or more flange apertures 226. The first flange 224 can be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the first support panel 234. The first flange 224 can be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, an end or proximate an end of the first support panel 234. The second flange 222 can be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the second support panel 236. The second flange 222 can be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, an end or proximate an end of the second support panel 236. In a configuration, the first flange 224 and/or second flange 222 can be coupled to—such as directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, proximate, and/or engaging with the peripheral wall 208. In a configuration, the first flange 224 and/or second flange 222 can be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, external surfaces of the first support panel 434 and the second support panel 436.
(80) The top tab 256, bottom tab 258, second internal stiffening panel 242, and/or third external stiffening panel 250 can be coplanar with a central plane of the pole base cabinet 200. The second external stiffening panel 252, fourth internal stiffening panel 246, third internal stiffening panel 244, and/or first external stiffening panel 248 can be coplanar with another central plane of the pole base cabinet 200. In a configuration, any one or multiple of the first support panel 234, second support panel 236, third support panel 238, first internal stiffening panel 240, second internal stiffening panel 242, third internal stiffening panel 244, fourth internal stiffening panel 246, first external stiffening panel 248, second external stiffening panel 252, third external stiffening panel 250, top tab 256, and/or bottom tab can be omitted from the pole base cabinet 200.
(81) As shown in
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(83) The first external stiffening panel 248, second external stiffening panel 252, and third external stiffening panel 250 can be positioned between and/or coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the top plate 204 and the bottom plate 206 in a configuration detailed herein. The first external stiffening panel 248 can be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the first support panel 234 in a configuration detailed herein. The second external stiffening panel 252 can be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the second support panel 236. The third external stiffening panel 250 can be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the third support panel 238 in a configuration detailed herein. The top tab 256 can be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the top plate 204 in a configuration detailed herein. The bottom tab 258 can be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the bottom plate 206 in a configuration detailed herein. The peripheral wall 208 can be formed, bent, curved, manipulated, deformed, and/or otherwise treated to wrap around the periphery 230 of the top plate 204 and the periphery 232 of the bottom plate 206. The peripheral wall 208 can be fixed in the formed, bent, curved, manipulated, deformed, and/or otherwise treated state by coupling the peripheral wall 208 to itself at top joint 214 and bottom joint 216, as shown in
(84) The thickness and/or material of the varying components of the pole base cabinet 200 can vary depending on the desired structural integrity. For example, materials such as metals (such as steel, high strength steel, aluminum, and/or others), metal alloys, polymers (such as plastic), ceramics, and/or others can be used. For example, each of the plurality of support panels can have a thickness of less than 1/16, 1/16-¼, ¼-½, ½-¾, ¾-1, 1-1¼, 1¼-1½, 1½-1¾, 1¾-2, 2-2¼, 2¼-2½, 2½-2¾, 2¾-3, 3-3¼, 3¼-3½, 3½-3¾, 3¾-4, and/or greater than 4 inches. Each of the plurality of internal stiffening panels can have a thickness of less than 1/16, 1/16-¼, ¼-½, ½-¾, ¾-1, 1-1¼, 1¼-1½, 1½-1¾, 1¾-2, 2-2¼, 2¼-2½, 2½-2¾, 2¾-3, 3-3¼, 3¼-3½, 3½-3¾, 3¾-4, and/or greater than 4 inches. Each of the plurality of external stiffening panels can have a thickness of less than 1/16, 1/16-¼, ¼-½, ½-¾, ¾-1, 1-1¼, 1¼-1½, 1½-1¾, 1¾-2, 2-2¼, 2¼-2½, 2½-2¾, 2¾-3, 3-3¼, 3¼-3½, 3½-3¾, 3¾-4, and/or greater than 4 inches. The peripheral wall can have a thickness of less than 1/16, 1/16-¼, ¼-½, ½-¾, ¾-1, 1-1¼, 1¼-1½, 1½-1¾, 1¾-2, 2-2¼, 2¼-2½, 2½-2¾, 2¾-3, 3-3¼, 3¼-3½, 3½-3¾, 3¾-4, and/or greater than 4 inches. Each of the plurality of tabs can have a thickness of less than 1/16, 1/16-¼, ¼-½, ½-¾, ¾-1, 1-1¼, 1¼-1½, 1½-1¾, 1¾-2, 2-2¼, 2¼-2½, 2½-2¾, 2¾-3, 3-3¼, 3¼-3½, 3½-3¾, 3¾-4, and/or greater than 4 inches. The top plate and/or bottom plate can have thicknesses of less than 1/16, 1/16-¼, ¼-½, ½-¾, ¾-1, 1-1¼, 1¼-1½, 1½-1¾, 1¾-2, 2-2¼, 2¼-2½, 2½-2¾, 2¾-3, 3-3¼, 3¼-3½, 3½-3¾, 3¾-4, and/or greater than 4 inches. Relatedly, the components listed above can have varying widths, heights, and/or lengths to provide a desired size. For example, the pole base cabinet 200 can have an overall diameter or width of less than 6, 6-12, 12-18, 18-24, 24-30, 30-36, 36-42, 42-48, 48-54, 54-60, 60-66, 66-72, 72-78, 78-84, 84-90, 90-96, or greater than 96 inches and/or height or length of less than 6, 6-12, 12-18, 18-24, 24-30, 30-36, 36-42, 42-48, 48-54, 54-60, 60-66, 66-72, 72-78, 78-84, 84-90, 90-96, or greater than 96 inches. These are example ranges, such that other dimensions can be employed that are not explicitly listed herein.
(85) Second Pole Base Cabinet Configuration—
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(89) The top plate 304 can have an opening 310. The opening 310 can used to allow wiring, cords, optical fibers, and/or other devices through the top plate 304 and into and/or out of a cavity of the pole base cabinet 300. The opening 310 can be centrally located. In a configuration, the opening 310 can be located at any position on the top plate 304. The opening 310 can have a circular, polygonal, irregular, and/or other shape. In a configuration, a periphery defining the opening 310 can be rounded to reduce abrasion on devices extending therethrough. In a configuration, a periphery defining the opening 310 can be coated or covered with a non-abrasive material to reduce abrasion on devices extending therethrough. In a configuration, the apertures 312 can be distributed around the opening 310, which can include circumferentially or radially distributed. In a configuration, the opening 310 can be located centered relative to the plurality of apertures 312. The opening 310 can be larger than each of the apertures 312.
(90) For example, as shown in
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(92) The bottom plate 306 can have an opening 311. The opening 311 can used to allow wiring, cords, optical fibers, and/or other devices through the bottom plate 306 and into and/or out of the cavity 320 of the pole base cabinet 300. For example, wiring and/or cables can be routed through conduits in a footing or base upon which the pole base cabinet 300 is mounted and extend through the opening 311 and into the cavity. The wiring and/or cables can be used to supply electrical power to components/items stored in the cavity, components/items stored outside the cavity, and/or a light source mounted on a pole that is coupled to the pole base cabinet 300. The opening 311 can be centrally located. In a configuration, the opening 311 can be located at any position on the bottom plate 306. The opening 311 can have a circular, polygonal, irregular, and/or other shape. In a configuration, a periphery defining the opening 311 can be rounded to reduce abrasion on devices extending therethrough. In a configuration, a periphery defining the opening 311 can be coated or covered with a non-abrasive material to reduce abrasion on devices extending therethrough. In a configuration, the apertures 354 can be distributed around the opening 311, which can include circumferentially or radially distributed. In a configuration, the opening 311 can be located centered relative to the plurality of apertures 354. The opening 311 can be larger than each of the apertures 354. The opening 311 can be the same as or different than the opening 310. In a configuration, the opening 311 is larger than the opening 310.
(93) The top plate 304 and the bottom plate 306 can be offset and/or parallel from each other. The top plate 304 and the bottom plate 306 can define ends and/or opposing ends of the pole base cabinet 300. The top plate 304 and the bottom plate 306 can be flat. In a configuration, the top plate 304 and the bottom plate 306 can include recesses, curves, and/or contours. The top plate 304 and the bottom plate 306 can be positioned on a center-longitudinal axis of the pole base cabinet 300. The top plate and the bottom plate 306 can be centered on a center-longitudinal axis of the pole base cabinet 300. In a configuration, the top plate 304 can be the same as the bottom plate 306. This can be advantageous when more wiring or cables are directed into the cavity through the bottom plate 306 than out of the cavity through the top plate 306. In a configuration, the top plate 304 does not have an opening 310 and/or the bottom plate 306 does not have an opening 311.
(94) As shown in
(95) The pole base cabinet 300 can have a peripheral wall, side, surface 308, which can also be referred to as a skin and/or wall 308. The peripheral wall 308 can extend and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, from the top plate 304 to the bottom plate 306. The peripheral wall 308 can extend from and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the periphery 330 of the top plate 304 to and/or proximate a periphery 332 of the bottom plate 306. The peripheral wall 308 can extend from a bottom surface of the top plate 304 to a top surface of the bottom plate 306. The peripheral wall 308 can define a periphery of the pole base cabinet 300, which can be circular, polygonal, irregular, and/or other shapes. The peripheral wall 308 can define a periphery of the pole base cabinet 300 that can be the same as or similar to the shape of the periphery 330 of the top plate 204 and/or periphery 332 of the bottom plate 306. The peripheral wall 308 can define a rounded periphery of the pole base cabinet 300, which can be similar to a tube. The peripheral wall 308 can define a main opening. The main opening can provide access into a cavity of the pole base cabinet 300. The cavity can be centrally located in the pole base cabinet 300. The cavity can house items and/or components, which can include the items and/or components detailed herein. The main opening can be varying sizes and shapes, which can include circular, polygonal, irregular, and/or others. In a configuration, the main opening can be rectangular in shape. The main opening can extend to or proximate the top plate 304 and proximate the bottom plate 306.
(96) The main opening can be covered with a door 302, as shown in
(97) The pole base cabinet 300 can have a frame which can include a plurality of support panels and/or one or more internal stiffening panels. In a configuration, the peripheral wall 308 can be coupled to the frame, which can include being coupled, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, such as being welded and spot welded to the portions of the frame. The plurality of support panels can include a first support panel, plank, girder, joist, pillar, plank, brace, beam 334, second support panel, plank, girder, joist, pillar, plank, brace, beam 336, and/or a third support panel, plank, girder, joist, pillar, plank, brace, beam 338, as shown in
(98) The first support panel 334, second support panel 336, and/or a third support panel 338 can at least partially define a cavity, similar to cavity 220. The first support panel 334, second support panel 336, and/or a third support panel 338 can extend between and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the top plate 304 and the bottom plate 306. The first support panel 334, second support panel 336, and/or a third support panel 338 can form three sides of a rectangular-like structure surrounding or at least partially surrounding the cavity. The first support panel 334, second support panel 336, and/or a third support panel 338 can be the same or similar size and shape. The first support panel 334, second support panel 336, and/or a third support panel 338 can be different sizes and shapes. The first support panel 334, second support panel 336, and/or a third support panel 338 can be rectangular panels. The first support panel 334 can be offset from the second support panel 336. The first support panel 334 and second support panel 336 can be parallel to each other. The third support panel 338 can extend between and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the first support panel 334 and second support panel 336. The third support panel 338 can extend between and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, ends or proximate ends of the first support panel 334 and second support panel 336. The third support panel 338 can extend between and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, ends or proximate ends of first support panel 334 and second support panel 336 that are opposite a main opening. The third support panel 238 can be positioned opposite the main opening. As shown in
(99) The frame of the pole base cabinet 300 can have one more internal stiffening panels, which can include a first internal stiffening panel, plank, girder, joist, pillar, plank, brace, beam 340, as shown in
(100) The first internal stiffening panel 340 can be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the top plate 304. The first internal stiffening panel 340 can extend perpendicularly away from the top plate 304. The first internal stiffening panel 340 can extend to a position between the top plate 304 and the bottom plate 306, providing room for items to be store in the cavity. The first internal stiffening panel 340 can be a rectangular panel. The first internal stiffening panel 240 can be straight or curved. The first internal stiffening panel 340 can extend between, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the first support panel 334 and the second support panel 336. The first internal stiffening panel 340 can extend between and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, ends or proximate ends of the first support panel 334 and the second support panel 336. The first internal stiffening panel 340 can be positioned proximate the main opening and/or door 302. The first internal stiffening panel 340 can be positioned opposite the third support panel 338. The first internal stiffening panel 340 can be offset from and/or parallel to the third support panel 338. The plurality of apertures 312 can be positioned between the first internal stiffening panel 340 and the third support panel 338. The first internal stiffening panel 340 can be a width that is the same as the third support panel 338. As shown in
(101) The thickness and/or material of the varying components of the pole base cabinet 300 can vary depending on the desired structural integrity. For example, materials such as metals (such as steel, high strength steel, aluminum, and/or others), metal alloys, polymers (such as plastic), ceramics, and/or others can be used. For example, each of the plurality of support panels can have a thickness of less than 1/16, 1/16-¼, ¼-½, ½-¾, ¾-1, 1-1¼, 1¼-1½, 1½-1¾, 1¾-2, 2-2¼, 2¼-2½, 2½-2¾, 2¾-3, 3-3¼, 3¼-3½, 3½-3¾, 3¾-4, and/or greater than 4 inches. The internal stiffening panel can have a thickness of less than 1/16, 1/16-¼, ¼-½, ½-¾, ¾-1, 1-1¼, 1¼-1½, 1½-1¾, 1¾-2, 2-2¼, 2¼-2½, 2½-2¾, 2¾-3, 3-3¼, 3¼-3½, 3½-3¾, 3¾-4, and/or greater than 4 inches. The peripheral wall can have a thickness of less than 1/16, 1/16-¼, ¼-½, ½-¾, ¾-1, 1-1¼, 1¼-1½, 1½-1¾, 1¾-2, 2-2¼, 2¼-2½, 2½-2¾, 2¾-3, 3-3¼, 3¼-3½, 3½-3¾, 3¾-4, and/or greater than 4 inches. The top plate and/or bottom plate can have thicknesses of less than 1/16, 1/16-¼, ¼-½, ½-¾, ¾-1, 1-1¼, 1¼-1½, 1½-1¾, 1¾-2, 2-2¼, 2¼-2½, 2½-2¾, 2¾-3, 3-3¼, 3¼-3½, 3½-3¾, 3¾-4, and/or greater than 4 inches. Relatedly, the components listed above can have varying widths, heights, and/or lengths to provide a desired size. For example, the pole base cabinet 300 can have an overall diameter or width of less than 6, 6-12, 12-18, 18-24, 24-30, 30-36, 36-42, 42-48, 48-54, 54-60, 60-66, 66-72, 72-78, 78-84, 84-90, 90-96, or greater than 96 inches or height or length of less than 6, 6-12, 12-18, 18-24, 24-30, 30-36, 36-42, 42-48, 48-54, 54-60, 60-66, 66-72, 72-78, 78-84, 84-90, 90-96, or greater than 96 inches. These are example ranges, such that other dimensions can be employed that are not explicitly listed herein.
(102) Third Pole Base Cabinet Configuration—
(103) With reference to
(104) As shown in
(105) The pole base cabinet 400 can have a bottom plate or second, disc, sheet 406. The bottom plate 406 can be the same or similar to the top plate 404. The bottom plate 406 can have an opening 411. The bottom plate 406 can have a periphery 432, as shown in
(106) The pole base cabinet 400 can have a peripheral wall, side, surface 408. The peripheral wall 408 can extend from and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the top plate 404 to the bottom plate 406. The peripheral wall 408 can extend from and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the periphery 430 of the top plate 404 to the periphery 432 of the bottom plate 406. The peripheral wall 408 can define a periphery of the pole base cabinet 400, which can be circular, polygonal, irregular, and/or other shapes. In a configuration, similar to the peripheral wall 208, the peripheral wall 408 can be manipulated from a disassembled state to the treated or manipulated state shown in
(107) The peripheral wall 408 can define a main opening 418. The main opening 418 can provide access into a cavity 420 of the pole base cabinet 400. The cavity 420 can house or contain items and/or components, which can include the items and components detailed herein.
(108) The main opening 418 can be covered with a door 402, as shown in
(109) As shown in
(110) As shown in
(111) As shown in
(112) The first top support tab 488 can be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the top plate 404. The first top support tab 488 can be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the first support panel 434. As shown in
(113) The second top support tab 490 can be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the top plate 404. The second top support tab 490 can be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the second support panel 436. As shown in
(114) The first bottom support tab 484 can be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the bottom plate 406. The first bottom support tab 484 can be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the first support panel 434. As shown in
(115) The second bottom support tab 486 can be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the bottom plate 406. The second bottom support tab 486 can be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the second support panel 436. The second bottom support tab 486 can be positioned at a middle portion of the second support panel 436. The second bottom support tab 486 can be centered in the width direction of the second support panel 436.
(116) The pole base cabinet 400 can have a top tab projection, protrusion, boss, stiffener 456 and/or a bottom tab projection, protrusion, boss, stiffener 458, as shown in
(117) The thickness and/or material of the varying components of the pole base cabinet 400 can vary depending on the desired structural integrity. For example, each of the plurality of support panels can have a thickness of less than 1/16, 1/16-¼, ¼-½, ½-¾, ¾-1, 1-1¼, 1¼-1½, 1½-1¾, 1¾-2, 2-2¼, 2¼-2½, 2½-2¾, 2¾-3, 3-3¼, 3¼-3½, 3½-3¾, 3¾-4, and/or greater than 4 inches. Each of the plurality of support tabs can have a thickness of less than 1/16, 1/16-¼, ¼-½, ½-¾, ¾-1, 1-1¼, 1¼-1½, 1½-1¾, 1¾-2, 2-2¼, 2¼-2½, 2½-2¾, 2¾-3, 3-3¼, 3¼-3½, 3½-3¾, 3¾-4, and/or greater than 4 inches. The peripheral wall can have a thickness of less than 1/16, 1/16-¼, ¼-½, ½-¾, ¾-1, 1-1¼, 1¼-1½, 1½-1¾, 1¾-2, 2-2¼, 2¼-2½, 2½-2¾, 2¾-3, 3-3¼, 3¼-3½, 3½-3¾, 3¾-4, and/or greater than 4 inches. Each of the plurality of tabs can have a thickness of less than 1/16, 1/16-¼, ¼-½, ½-¾, ¾-1, 1-1¼, 1¼-1½, 1½-1¾, 1¾-2, 2-2¼, 2¼-2½, 2½-2¾, 2¾-3, 3-3¼, 3¼-3½, 3½-3¾, 3¾-4, and/or greater than 4 inches. The top plate and/or bottom plate can have thicknesses of less than 1/16, 1/16-¼, ¼-½, ½-¾, ¾-1, 1-1¼, 1¼-1½, 1½-1¾, 1¾-2, 2-2¼, 2¼-2½, 2½-2¾, 2¾-3, 3-3¼, 3¼-3½, 3½-3¾, 3¾-4, and/or greater than 4 inches. Relatedly, the components listed above can have varying widths, heights, and/or lengths to provide a desired size. For example, the pole base cabinet 400 can have an overall diameter or width of less than 6,6-12, 12-18, 18-24, 24-30, 30-36, 36-42, 42-48, 48-54, 54-60, 60-66, 66-72, 72-78, 78-84, 84-90, 90-96, or greater than 96 inches and/or height or length of less than 6,6-12, 12-18, 18-24, 24-30, 30-36, 36-42, 42-48, 48-54, 54-60, 60-66, 66-72, 72-78, 78-84, 84-90, 90-96, or greater than 96 inches. These are example ranges, such that other dimensions can be employed that are not explicitly listed herein.
(118) Fourth Pole Base Cabinet Configuration—
(119) With reference to
(120) As shown in
(121) The pole base cabinet 500 can have a bottom or second plate, disc, sheet 506. The bottom plate 506 can be the same as the top plate 504, having a first bottom cutout 531 and/or second bottom cutout 533. The bottom plate 506 can have an opening 511 and/or a plurality of apertures 554. The first bottom cutout 531 and/or second bottom cutout 533 can be notches in the periphery 532 of the bottom plate 506. The first top cutout 539, the second top cutout 537, first bottom cutout 531, and/or second bottom cutout 533 can receive ends of a first flange, rim, border, frame, lip 524 and/or second flange, rim, border, frame, lip 522, shown in
(122) A peripheral wall, side, surface 508 can extend between and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the top plate 504 and the bottom plate 506. Specifically, the peripheral wall 508 can extend from and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the periphery 530 of the top plate 504 to the periphery 532 of the bottom plate 506. The peripheral wall 508 can extend from and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, a bottom surface of the secondary top plate 505 to a top surface of the secondary bottom plate 507.
(123) As shown in
(124) The plurality of external stiffening panels can include a first external stiffening panel, plank, girder, joist, pillar, plank, brace, beam 548, second external stiffening panel, plank, girder, joist, pillar, plank, brace, beam 552, and/or a third external stiffening panel, plank, girder, joist, pillar, plank, brace, beam 550. The first external stiffening panel 548, second external stiffening panel 552, and/or a third external stiffening panel 550 can be configured the same as the first external stiffening panel 248, second external stiffening panel 252, and/or a third external stiffening panel 250 of the pole base cabinet 200. The first external stiffening panel 548, second external stiffening panel 552, and/or a third external stiffening panel 550 can each, respectively, be connected to a side of the first support panel 534, second support panel 536, and/or the third support panel 538 that is opposite another side upon which the plurality of top support tabs (first top support tab 588, second top support tab 590, and/or third top support tab 591) and the plurality of bottom support tabs (first bottom support tab 584, second bottom support tab 586, and/or third bottom support tab 587) are connected.
(125) As shown in
(126) The first top support tab 588 can be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the top plate 504. The first top support tab 588 can be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the first support panel 534. As shown in
(127) The second top support tab 590 can be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the top plate 504. The second top support tab 590 can be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the second support panel 536. As shown in
(128) The third top support tab 591 can be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the top plate 504. The third top support tab 591 can be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the third support panel 538. As shown in
(129) The first bottom support tab 584 can be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the bottom plate 506. The first bottom support tab 584 can be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the first support panel 534. The first bottom support tab 584 can be positioned at a middle portion of the first support panel 534. The first bottom support tab 584 can be centered in the width direction of the first support panel 534.
(130) The second bottom support tab 586 can be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the bottom plate 506. The second bottom support tab 586 can be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the second support panel 536. The second bottom support tab 586 can be positioned at a middle portion of the second support panel 536. The second bottom support tab 586 can be centered in the width direction of the second support panel 536.
(131) The third bottom support tab 587 can be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the bottom plate 506. The third bottom support tab 587 can be positioned at a middle portion of the third support panel 538. The third bottom support tab 587 can be centered in the width direction of the third support panel 538.
(132) The thickness and/or material of the varying components of the pole base cabinet 500 can vary depending on the desired structural integrity. For example, each of the plurality of support panels can have a thickness of less than 1/16, 1/16-¼, ¼-½, ½-¾, ¾-1, 1-1¼, 1¼-1½, 1½-1¾, 1¾-2, 2-2¼, 2¼-2½, 2½-2¾, 2¾-3, 3-3¼, 3¼-3½, 3½-3¾, 3¾-4, and/or greater than 4 inches. Each of the plurality of support tabs can have a thickness of less than 1/16, 1/16-¼, ¼-½, ½-¾, ¾-1, 1-1¼, 1¼-1½, 1½-1¾, 1¾-2, 2-2¼, 2¼-2½, 2½-2¾, 2¾-3, 3-3¼, 3¼-3½, 3½-3¾, 3¾-4, and/or greater than 4 inches. Each of the plurality of external stiffening panels can have a thickness of less than 1/16, 1/16-¼, ¼-½, ½-¾, ¾-1, 1-1¼, 1¼-1½, 1½-1¾, 1¾-2, 2-2¼, 2¼-2½, 2½-2¾, 2¾-3, 3-3¼, 3¼-3½, 3½-3¾, 3¾-4, and/or greater than 4 inches. The peripheral wall can have a thickness of less than 1/16, 1/16-¼, ¼-½, ½-¾, ¾-1, 1-1¼, 1¼-1½, 1½-1¾, 1¾-2, 2-2¼, 2¼-2½, 2½-2¾, 2¾-3, 3-3¼, 3¼-3½, 3½-3¾, 3¾-4, and/or greater than 4 inches. The top plate and/or bottom plate can have thicknesses of less than 1/16, 1/16-¼, ¼-½, ½-¾, ¾-1, 1-1¼, 1¼-1½, 1½-1¾, 1¾-2, 2-2¼, 2¼-2½, 2½-2¾, 2¾-3, 3-3¼, 3¼-3½, 3½-3¾, 3¾-4, and/or greater than 4 inches. Relatedly, the components listed above can have varying widths, heights, and/or lengths to provide a desired size. For example, the pole base cabinet 500 can have an overall diameter or width of less than 6, 6-12, 12-18, 18-24, 24-30, 30-36, 36-42, 42-48, 48-54, 54-60, 60-66, 66-72, 72-78, 78-84, 84-90, 90-96, or greater than 96 inches and/or height or length of less than 6, 6-12, 12-18, 18-24, 24-30, 30-36, 36-42, 42-48, 48-54, 54-60, 60-66, 66-72, 72-78, 78-84, 84-90, 90-96, or greater than 96 inches. These are example ranges, such that other dimensions can be employed that are not explicitly listed herein.
(133) Fifth Pole Base Cabinet Configuration—
(134) With reference to
(135) As shown in
(136) A peripheral wall, side, surface 608 can extend between and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the top plate 604 and the bottom plate 606. The peripheral wall 608 can define a main opening 618 that allows access to a cavity 620. The peripheral wall 608 can be formed in a similar manner described in reference to the peripheral wall 208, resulting in the top joint 614 and/or the bottom joint 616. In a configuration, the peripheral wall 608 is manufactured or formed without creating a top joint 614 and/or bottom joint 616.
(137) The main opening 618 can be covered by a door 602. The door 602 can releasably couple to the pole base cabinet 600, periphery of the main opening 618, and/or first flange, rim, border, frame, lip 624 and/or the second flange, rim, border, frame, lip 622. The door 602 can cover the main opening 618, restricting access to the cavity 620. The door 602 can uncover the main opening 618, as illustrated in
(138) The pole base cabinet, as shown in
(139) The first top support tab 688, second top support tab 691, third top support tab 690, and/or fourth top support tab 689 can extend radially inward from the periphery 630 of the top plate 604. The first bottom support tab 684, second bottom support tab 687, third bottom support tab 686, and/or fourth bottom support tab 685 can extend radially inward from the periphery 632 of the bottom plate 606.
(140) The first top support tab 688 can be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the first bottom support tab 684 such that the first top support tab 688 and first bottom support tab 684 together extend between the top plate 604 and the bottom plate 606. The second top support tab 691 can be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the second bottom support tab 687 such that the second top support tab 691 and the second bottom support tab 687 together extend between the top plate 604 and the bottom plate 606. The third top support tab 690 can be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the third bottom support tab 686 such that the third top support tab 690 and the third bottom support tab 686 together extend between the top plate 604 and the bottom plate 606. The fourth top support tab 689 and the fourth bottom support tab 685 can be coupled together, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, such that the fourth top support tab 689 and the fourth bottom support tab 685 together extend between the top plate and the bottom plate 606.
(141) The first top support tab 688, first bottom support tab 684, third top support tab 690, and/or third bottom support tab 686 can be coplanar. A first plane can extend through the first top support tab 688, first bottom support tab 684, third top support tab 690, third bottom support tab 686, and/or two of the apertures 654. The second top support tab 691, second bottom support tab 687, fourth top support tab 689, and/or fourth bottom support tab 685 can be coplanar. A second plane can extend through the second top support tab 691, second bottom support tab 687, fourth top support tab 689, fourth bottom support tab 685 and/or two of the apertures 654. The first plane and the second plane can be perpendicularly oriented relative to each other.
(142) The first top support tab 688 and first bottom support tab 684 can be positioned proximate the main opening 618, as shown in
(143) The first flange 624 can be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the first top support tab 688 and first bottom support tab 684. The second flange 622 can be coupled to the fourth top support tab 689 and fourth bottom support tab 685. The first flange 624 and the second flange 622 can extend into the opening 618. The first flange 624 and the second flange 622 extend between the top plate 604 and the bottom plate 606. The first flange 624 and/or the second flange 622 can be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the top plate 604 and/or the bottom plate 606. The first flange 624 and/or the second flange 622 can be positioned proximate the periphery 630 of the top plate 604 and/or the periphery 632 of the bottom plate 606. The first flange 624 and the second flange 622 can be the same size and shape.
(144) As shown in
(145) The thickness and/or material of the varying components of the pole base cabinet 600 can vary depending on the desired structural integrity. For example, each of the plurality of support tabs can have a thickness of less than 1/16, 1/16-¼, ¼-½, ½-¾, ¾-1, 1-1¼, 1¼-1½, 1½-1¾, 1¾-2, 2-2¼, 2¼-2½, 2½-2¾, 2¾-3, 3-3¼, 3¼-3½, 3½-3¾, 3¾-4, and/or greater than 4 inches. The peripheral wall can have a thickness of less than 1/16, 1/16-¼, ¼-½, ½-¾, ¾-1, 1-1¼, 1¼-1½, 1½-1¾, 1¾-2, 2-2¼, 2¼-2½, 2½-2¾, 2¾-3, 3-3¼, 3¼-3½, 3½-3¾, 3¾-4, and/or greater than 4 inches. The top plate and/or bottom plate can have thicknesses of less than 1/16, 1/16-¼, ¼-½, ½-¾, ¾-1, 1-1¼, 1¼-1½, 1½-1¾, 1¾-2, 2-2¼, 2¼-2½, 2½-2¾, 2¾-3, 3-3¼, 3¼-3½, 3½-3¾, 3¾-4, and/or greater than 4 inches. Relatedly, the components listed above can have varying widths, heights, and/or lengths to provide a desired size. For example, the pole base cabinet 600 can have an overall diameter or width of less than 6, 6-12, 12-18, 18-24, 24-30, 30-36, 36-42, 42-48, 48-54, 54-60, 60-66, 66-72, 72-78, 78-84, 84-90, 90-96, or greater than 96 inches and/or height or length of less than 6, 6-12, 12-18, 18-24, 24-30, 30-36, 36-42, 42-48, 48-54, 54-60, 60-66, 66-72, 72-78, 78-84, 84-90, 90-96, or greater than 96 inches. These are example ranges, such that other dimensions can be employed that are not explicitly listed herein.
(146) Sixth Pole Base Cabinet Configuration—
(147) With reference to
(148) As shown in
(149) As shown in
(150) The pole base cabinet 700 can have a frame for structural support which can include a plurality of support structures or structural supports, which can include a first support structure, support structure 786, second support structure, support structure 784, and/or third support structure, support structure 788. The first support structure 786, second support structure 784, and/or third support structure 788 can be the same or different size and shape. The first support structure 786, second support structure 784, and/or third support structure 788 can at least partially define the cavity of the pole base cabinet. The first support structure 786, second support structure 784, and/or third support structure 788 can extend between the top plate 704 and the bottom plate 706. The first support structure 786, second support structure 784, and/or third support structure 788 can be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the top plate 704 and/or the bottom plate 706.
(151) The first support structure 786, second support structure 784, and third support structure 788 can each include a center panel, plank, girder, joist, pillar, plank, brace, beam 770, a first panel wing, plank, girder, joist, pillar, plank, brace, beam 772, and a second panel wing, plank, girder, joist, pillar, plank, brace, beam 774. The center panel 770 can extend between the first panel wing 772 and the second panel wing 774. The center panel 770 of each of the first support structure 786, second support structure 784, and third support structure 788 can cooperate to define a square or rectangular shape that at least partially defines a cavity 720 of the pole base cabinet 700. The center panel 770 of each of the first support structure 786, second support structure 784, and third support structure 788 can be offset from and/or at least partially surround the opening 711 of the bottom plate 706 and opening 710 of the top plate. The center panel 770 of the first support structure 786 can be offset from and/or parallel to the center panel 770 of the second support structure 784. The center panel 770 of the third support structure 788 can extended between the center panels 770 of the first support structure 786 and the second support structure 784. The center panel 770 of the third support structure 788 can be perpendicular to the center panel 770 of each of the first support structure 786 and the second support structure 784. The center panel 770 can have a top opening 778 and/or a bottom opening 776. The top opening 778 and/or bottom opening 776 can be elongate openings with rounded ends. The top opening 778 and/or the bottom opening 776 can enable wires, cords, optical fibers, and other similar devices to be routed therethrough.
(152) The first panel wing, first wing panel 772 and the second panel wing, second panel wing 774 can extend away from the center/central panel 770 at an angle, which can be the same or different angle. In a configuration, the first panel wing 772 and the second panel wing 774 extend to or proximate the periphery 730 of the top plate 704 and the periphery 732 of the bottom plate 706. In a configuration, the first panel wing 772 and the second panel wing 774 extend, couple (such as directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected), or be proximate to the peripheral wall 708. In a configuration, the top plate 704, bottom plate 706, first panel wing 772 of the first support structure 786, and second panel wing 774 of the second support structure 784 define the main opening of the pole base cabinet 700. In a configuration, the peripheral wall 708 extends from and/or can be coupled to (which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected) the first panel wing 772 of the first support structure 786 to the second panel wing 774 of the second support structure 784 to define a periphery of the pole base cabinet 700 and/or the main opening. One of the plurality of apertures 712 and/or one of the plurality of apertures 754 can be positioned between the first panel wing 772 and the second panel wing 774 of each of the support structures.
(153) The first support structure 786, second support structure 784, and third support structure 788 can be proximate and/or coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, each other. The second panel wing 774 of the first support structure 786 and the first panel wing 772 of the third support structure 788 can be proximate, adjacent, and/or coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, each other. The second panel wing 774 of the second support structure 784 and the first panel wing 772 of the third support structure 788 can be proximate, adjacent, and/or coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, each other. In a configuration, a fastener or clip 780 can be used to join the first support structure 786, second support structure 784, and/or third support structure 788. In a configuration, the first support structure 786, second support structure 784, and/or third support structure 788 can be coupled, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, via welding, a threaded connection, rivets, adhesion, and/or other similar mechanisms.
(154) The thickness and/or material of the varying components of the pole base cabinet 700 can vary depending on the desired structural integrity. For example, each of the plurality of structural supports can have a thickness of less than 1/16, 1/16-¼, ¼-½, ½-¾, ¾-1, 1-1¼, 1¼-1½, 1½-1¾, 1¾-2, 2-2¼, 2¼-2½, 2½-2¾, 2¾-3, 3-3¼, 3¼-3½, 3½-3¾, 3¾-4, and/or greater than 4 inches. The peripheral wall can have a thickness of less than 1/16, 1/16-¼, ¼-½, ½-¾, ¾-1, 1-1¼, 1¼-1½, 1½-1¾, 1¾-2, 2-2¼, 2¼-2½, 2½-2¾, 2¾-3, 3-3¼, 3¼-3½, 3½-3¾, 3¾-4, and/or greater than 4 inches. The top plate and/or bottom plate can have thicknesses of less than 1/16, 1/16-¼, ¼-½, ½-¾, ¾-1, 1-1¼, 1¼-1½, 1½-1¾, 1¾-2, 2-2¼, 2¼-2½, 2½-2¾, 2¾-3, 3-3¼, 3¼-3½, 3½-3¾, 3¾-4, and/or greater than 4 inches. Relatedly, the components listed above can have varying widths, heights, and/or lengths to provide a desired size. For example, the pole base cabinet 700 can have an overall diameter or width of less than 6, 6-12, 12-18, 18-24, 24-30, 30-36, 36-42, 42-48, 48-54, 54-60, 60-66, 66-72, 72-78, 78-84, 84-90, 90-96, or greater than 96 inches and/or height or length of less than 6, 6-12, 12-18, 18-24, 24-30, 30-36, 36-42, 42-48, 48-54, 54-60, 60-66, 66-72, 72-78, 78-84, 84-90, 90-96, or greater than 96 inches. These are example ranges, such that other dimensions can be employed that are not explicitly listed herein.
(155) Seventh Pole Base Cabinet Configuration—
(156) With reference to
(157) The pole base cabinet 400 can have a top or first plate, disc, sheet 804. The top plate 804 can include a plurality of apertures 812 that can be used to couple the top plate 804 to the base of a pole, such as a pole base plate. The top plate 804 can have a periphery 830. The top plate 804 can have one or more openings 809, which can include one, two, three, four, five, six, and/or more openings 809. The one or more openings 809 can be similar to the opening 210. The one or more openings 809 can be at any position of the top plate 804. The one or more openings 809, similar to opening 210, can be used to allow wiring, cords, optical fibers, and/or other devices through the top plate 804 and into a cavity 820 of the pole base cabinet 800.
(158) The pole base cabinet 800 can have a bottom or second plate, disc, sheet 806. The bottom plate 806 can be the same as the top plate 804. The bottom plate 806 has a plurality of apertures 854 that can be used to couple the bottom plate 806 to a footing (also referred to as a base). The bottom plate 806 can have one or more openings 819, which can include one, two, three, four, five, six, and/or more openings 819. The one or more openings 819 can be similar to the opening 211 and/or one or more openings 809. The one or more openings 819 can be at any position of the bottom plate 806. The one or more openings 819, similar to opening 211, can be used to allow wiring, cords, optical fibers, and/or other devices through the bottom plate 806 and into a cavity 820 of the pole base cabinet 800.
(159) The pole base cabinet 800 can have a peripheral wall, side, surface 808 that can extend from and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the top plate 804 to the bottom plate 806. The peripheral wall 808 can extend from and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the periphery 830 of the top plate 804 to the periphery of the bottom plate 806. The peripheral wall 808 can have a main opening that is covered and uncovered by the door 802 allowing access into the cavity 820.
(160) The pole base cabinet 800 can have a column 813. The column 813 can have a cross-section that is circular, polygonal, irregular, and/or another shape. The column 813 can extend from and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the bottom plate 806 to the top plate 804. A central longitudinal axis of the pole base cabinet 800 can extend through the column 813. The column 813 can extend from and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, a center of the top plate 804 to the bottom plate 806. In a configuration, the column 813 is not positioned along the central longitudinal axis of the pole base cabinet 800 or at the center of the top plate 804 and/or the bottom plate 806. The column 813 can be a load bearing feature of the pole base cabinet 800.
(161) The thickness and/or material of the varying components of the pole base cabinet 800 can vary depending on the desired structural integrity. For example, the column 813 can have a diameter or cross-sectional width of less than 1, 1-1½, 1½-2, 2-2½, 2½-3, 3-3½, 3½-4, 4-4½, 4½-5, 5-5½, 5½-6, 6½-7, 7½-8, 8½-9, 9½-10, or greater than 10 inches. The peripheral wall can have a thickness of less than 1/16, 1/16-¼, ¼-½, ½-¾, ¾-1, 1-1¼, 1¼-1½, 1½-1¾, 1¾-2, 2-2¼, 2¼-2½, 2½-2¾, 2¾-3, 3-3¼, 3¼-3½, 3½-3¾, 3¾-4, and/or greater than 4 inches. The top plate and/or bottom plate can have thicknesses of less than 1/16, 1/16-¼, ¼-½, ½-¾, ¾-1, 1-1¼, 1¼-1½, 1½-1¾, 1¾-2, 2-2¼, 2¼-2½, 2½-2¾, 2¾-3, 3-3¼, 3¼-3½, 3½-3¾, 3¾-4, and/or greater than 4 inches. Relatedly, the components listed above can have varying widths, heights, and/or lengths to provide a desired size. For example, the pole base cabinet 800 can have an overall diameter or width of less than 6, 6-12, 12-18, 18-24, 24-30, 30-36, 36-42, 42-48, 48-54, 54-60, 60-66, 66-72, 72-78, 78-84, 84-90, 90-96, or greater than 96 inches and/or height or length of less than 6, 6-12, 12-18, 18-24, 24-30, 30-36, 36-42, 42-48, 48-54, 54-60, 60-66, 66-72, 72-78, 78-84, 84-90, 90-96, or greater than 96 inches. These are example ranges, such that other dimensions can be employed that are not explicitly listed herein.
(162) Eighth Pole Base Cabinet Configuration—
(163) With reference to
(164) The thickness and/or material of the varying components of the pole base cabinet 900 can vary depending on the desired structural integrity. For example, the tube 915 can have an outer diameter or cross-sectional width of less than 1, 1-1½, 1½-2, 2-2½, 2½-3, 3-3½, 3½-4, 4-4½, 4½-5, 5-5½, 5½-6, 6½-7, 7½-8, 8½-9, 9½-10, or greater than 10 inches and/or a tubular wall thickness of less than 1/16, 1/16-¼, ¼-½, ½-¾, ¾-1, 1-1¼, 1¼-1½, 1½-1¾, 1¾-2, 2-2¼, 2¼-2½, 2½-2¾, 2¾-3, 3-3¼, 3¼-3½, 3½-3¾, 3¾-4, and/or greater than 4 inches. The peripheral wall can have a thickness of less than 1/16, 1/16-¼, ¼-½, ½-¾, ¾-1, 1-1¼, 1¼-1½, 1½-1¾, 1¾-2, 2-2¼, 2¼-2½, 2½-2¾, 2¾-3, 3-3¼, 3¼-3½, 3½-3¾, 3¾-4, and/or greater than 4 inches. The top plate and/or bottom plate can have thicknesses of less than 1/16, 1/16-¼, ¼-½, ½-¾, ¾-1, 1-1¼, 1¼-1½, 1½-1¾, 1¾-2, 2-2¼, 2¼-2½, 2½-2¾, 2¾-3, 3-3¼, 3¼-3½, 3½-3¾, 3¾-4, and/or greater than 4 inches. Relatedly, the components listed above can have varying widths, heights, and/or lengths to provide a desired size. For example, the pole base cabinet 900 can have an overall diameter or width of less than 6,6-12, 12-18, 18-24, 24-30, 30-36, 36-42, 42-48, 48-54, 54-60, 60-66, 66-72, 72-78, 78-84, 84-90, 90-96, or greater than 96 inches or height or length of less than 6,6-12, 12-18, 18-24, 24-30, 30-36, 36-42, 42-48, 48-54, 54-60, 60-66, 66-72, 72-78, 78-84, 84-90, 90-96, or greater than 96 inches. These are example ranges, such that other dimensions can be employed that are not explicitly listed herein.
(165) Ninth Pole Base Cabinet Configuration—
(166) With reference to
(167) The thickness and/or material of the varying components of the pole base cabinet 1000 can vary depending on the desired structural integrity. The peripheral wall can have a thickness of less than 1/16, 1/16-¼, ¼-½, ½-¾, ¾-1, 1-1¼, 1¼-1½, 1½-1¾, 1¾-2, 2-2¼, 2¼-2½, 2½-2¾, 2¾-3, 3-3¼, 3¼-3½, 3½-3¾, 3¾-4, and/or greater than 4 inches. The top plate and/or bottom plate can have thicknesses of less than 1/16, 1/16-¼, ¼-½, ½-¾, ¾-1, 1-1¼, 1¼-1½, 1½-1¾, 1¾-2, 2-2¼, 2¼-2½, 2½-2¾, 2¾-3, 3-3¼, 3¼-3½, 3½-3¾, 3¾-4, and/or greater than 4 inches. Relatedly, the components listed above can have varying widths, heights, and/or lengths to provide a desired size. For example, the pole base cabinet 1000 can have an overall diameter or width of less than 6, 6-12, 12-18, 18-24, 24-30, 30-36, 36-42, 42-48, 48-54, 54-60, 60-66, 66-72, 72-78, 78-84, 84-90, 90-96, or greater than 96 inches or height or length of less than 6, 6-12, 12-18, 18-24, 24-30, 30-36, 36-42, 42-48, 48-54, 54-60, 60-66, 66-72, 72-78, 78-84, 84-90, 90-96, or greater than 96 inches. These are example ranges, such that other dimensions can be employed that are not explicitly listed herein.
(168) Tenth Pole Base Cabinet Configuration—
(169) With reference to
(170) As shown in
(171) The top plate 2004 can have an opening 2010. The opening 2010 can used to allow wiring, cords, optical fibers, and/or other devices through the top plate 2004 and into and/or out of a cavity 2020 of the pole base cabinet 2000. The opening 2010 can be centrally located. In a configuration, the opening 2010 can be located at any position on the top plate 2004. The opening 2010 can have a circular, polygonal, irregular, and/or other shape. In a configuration, a periphery defining the opening 2010 can be rounded to reduce abrasion on devices extending therethrough. In a configuration, a periphery defining the opening 2010 can be coated or covered with a non-abrasive material to reduce abrasion on devices extending therethrough. In a configuration, the apertures 2012 can be distributed around the opening 2010, which can include circumferentially or radially distributed. In a configuration, the opening 2010 can be located centered relative to the plurality of apertures 2012. The opening 2010 can be larger than each of the apertures 2012.
(172) As shown in
(173) The apertures 2054 can be arranged in different configurations. The apertures 2054 can cooperate to form a square with each aperture 2054 forming a corner thereof. The apertures 2054 can cooperate to form a circular, polygonal, irregular, and/or other shape depending on what configuration is required to couple to a corresponding footing or bolt arrangement. In a configuration, the top plate 2004 can be the same as the bottom plate 2006. The apertures 2054 can be elongate with rounded ends. The apertures 2054 can be oversized relative to a bolt that will extend therethrough. Having over-sized apertures 2054 relative to the bolt can be advantageous for convenient alignment. Apertures 2054 can be oversized relative to corresponding apertures of a footing or base, such as a concrete base or other support or structure (e.g., a footing above grade or below grade), which can be advantageous for convenient alignment.
(174) The bottom plate 2006 can have a plurality of apertures 2055, which can include two, three, four, five, six, or more apertures 2055. The apertures 2055 can be used to secure the bottom plate 2006 to a footing or base, such as a concrete base or other support or structure, which can include a footing above grade or below grade. In some embodiments, conduits, tubing, and/or wiring extend through apertures 2055 and into the cavity 2020. In some embodiments, bolts or an anchor attached to the footing and/or rebar can extend through the apertures 2055 and be secured with nuts, washers, and/or other similar devices, coupling the bottom plate 2006 and the pole base cabinet 2000 to the footing. The apertures 2055 can have a circular, polygonal, irregular, and/or other shape. The apertures 2055 can all be the same or have varying shapes and/or sizes. The apertures 2055 can be arranged in different configurations. Each of the apertures 2055 can be positioned between adjacent apertures 2054. Each of the apertures 2055 can be positioned along a side of a square defined by the apertures 2054. In some embodiments, each of the apertures 2055 can be positioned along a side of a square defined by the apertures 2054, excluding the side closest to a door 2002 and/or main opening 2018 of the pole base cabinet 2000. In some embodiments, a longitudinal axis of each of the apertures 2055 can be perpendicular to each other. In some embodiments, a longitudinal axis of each of the apertures 2055 can be respectively parallel to a first support panel 2034, second support panel 2036, and third support panel 2038 of the pole base cabinet 2000.
(175) The apertures 2055 can cooperate to form a circular, polygonal, irregular, and/or other shape depending on what configuration is required to couple to a corresponding footing or bolt arrangement. The apertures 2055 can be elongate with rounded ends. The apertures 2055 can be oversized relative to a bolt that will extend therethrough. Having over-sized apertures 2055 relative to the bolt can be advantageous for convenient alignment. Apertures 2055 can be oversized relative to corresponding apertures of a footing or base, such as a concrete base or other support or structure (e.g., a footing above grade or below grade), which can be advantageous for convenient alignment. In some embodiments, apertures 2055 can be larger than apertures 2054.
(176) The bottom plate 2006 can have an opening 2011. The opening 2011 can be used to allow wiring, cords, optical fibers, and/or other devices through the bottom plate 2006 and into and/or out of the cavity 2020 of the pole base cabinet 2000. For example, wiring and/or cables can be routed through conduits in a footing or base upon which the pole base cabinet 2000 is mounted and extend through the opening 2011 and into the cavity 2020. The wiring and/or cables can be used to supply electrical power to components/items stored in the cavity 2020, components/items stored outside the cavity 2020, and/or a light source mounted on a pole that is coupled to the pole base cabinet 2000. The opening 2011 can be centrally located. In a configuration, the opening 2011 can be located at any position on the bottom plate 2006.
(177) The opening 2011 can have a circular, polygonal, irregular, and/or other shape. In a configuration, a periphery defining the opening 2011 can be rounded to reduce abrasion on devices extending therethrough. In a configuration, a periphery defining the opening 2011 can be coated or covered with a non-abrasive material to reduce abrasion on devices extending therethrough. In a configuration, the apertures 2054 and/or apertures 2055 can be distributed around the opening 2011, which can include circumferentially or radially distributed. In a configuration, the opening 2011 can be centrally located relative to the plurality of apertures 2054 and/or apertures 2055. The opening 2011 can be larger than each of the apertures 2054 and/or apertures 2055. The opening 2011 can be the same as or different than the opening 2010. In a configuration, the opening 2011 is larger than the opening 2010.
(178) The top plate 2004 and the bottom plate 2006 can be offset and/or parallel from each other. The top plate 2004 and the bottom plate 2006 can define ends and/or opposing ends of the pole base cabinet 2000. The top plate 2004 and the bottom plate 2006 can be flat. In a configuration, the top plate 2004 and/or the bottom plate 2006 can include recesses, curves, and/or contours. The top plate 2004 and the bottom plate 206 can be positioned on a center-longitudinal axis of the pole base cabinet 2000. The top plate 2004 and the bottom plate 2006 can be centered on a center-longitudinal axis of the pole base cabinet 2000. In a configuration, the top plate 2004 can be the same as the bottom plate 2006. In a configuration, the top plate 2004 does not have an opening 2010 and/or the bottom plate 2006 does not have an opening 2011.
(179) As shown in
(180) The peripheral wall 2008 can define a periphery of the pole base cabinet 2000, which can be circular, polygonal, square, rectangular, irregular, and/or other shapes. The peripheral wall 2008 can define a periphery of the pole base cabinet 2000 that can be the same as or similar to the shape of the periphery 2030 of the top plate 2004 and/or periphery 2032 of the bottom plate 2006. The peripheral wall 2008 can define a rounded or circular periphery of the pole base cabinet 2000, which can be similar to a tube. In a configuration, the peripheral wall 2008 can be manipulated from a disassembled configuration to the configuration shown in
(181) The peripheral wall 2008 can define a main opening 2018. The main opening 2018 can provide access into a cavity 2020 of the pole base cabinet 2000. The cavity 2020 can be centrally located in the pole base cabinet 2000. The cavity 2020 can house items and/or components, which can include the items and/or components detailed herein. The main opening 2018 can be varying sizes and shapes, which can include circular, polygonal, irregular, and/or others. In a configuration, the main opening 2018 can be rectangular in shape with rounded corners. The main opening 2018 can extend to proximate the top plate 2004 and proximate the bottom plate 2006.
(182) As shown in
(183) In some embodiments, the door frame 2086 can be a door stop. The door frame 2086 can be positioned inside the cavity 2020 and/or on an interior side of the peripheral wall 2008. The door frame 2086 can be coupled, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, to the peripheral wall 2008, a portion of the peripheral wall 2008 proximate the main opening 2018, and/or an interior surface of the peripheral wall 2008. In some embodiments, the door frame 2086 is coupled, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, to a hinge 2080 and/or shim 2082 that are coupled, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, to the peripheral wall 2008. As described above, the opening 2089 can be smaller than the main opening 2018. A portion of the door frame 2086 that is proximate the opening 2089 can extend into the main opening 2018.
(184) The door 2002, described in more detail elsewhere herein, can interface (e.g., engage) with the door frame 2086. In some embodiments, the door 2002 can engage with the portion of the door frame 2086 that is proximate the opening 2089 and extending into the main opening 2018. In some embodiments, the door 2002 can engage with a gasket (e.g., seal) positioned on the portion of the door frame 2086 that is proximate the opening 2089 and extending into the main opening 2018. The door 2002 can be coupled to the pole base cabinet 2000 with a hinge 2080 such that the door 2002 can rotate closed to block access to the cavity 2020 or open to allow access to the cavity 2020. The door 2002 can cover the opening 2089 and the main opening 2018. As described elsewhere herein, the hinge 2080 can be coupled, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, to the door frame 2086 and/or peripheral wall 2008. As described elsewhere herein, the shim 2082 can be coupled, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, to the door frame 2086 and/or peripheral wall 2008. In some embodiments, the hinge 2080 and shim 2082 can offset the door frame 2086 from the inner surface of the peripheral wall 2008, which can enable the door 2002 to engage with the door frame 2086 and/or a gasket attached to the door frame 2086 while being flush with the outer surface of the peripheral wall. In some embodiments, the hinge 2080 and/or the shim 2082 can offset the door frame 2086 from the inner surface of the peripheral wall 2008, which can enable the door 2002 to engage with a gasket (e.g., seal) to provide a sealed interface. In some embodiments, the hinge 2080 and/or the shim 2082 can offset the door frame 2086 from the inner surface of the peripheral wall 2008 to enable a gasket to be positioned between the door frame 2086 and the peripheral wall 2008 that engages with the door 2002.
(185) In a closed configuration, the door 2002 can interface with the portion of the door frame 2086 and/or a gasket coupled to the door frame 2086 that is proximate the opening 2089 and extending into the main opening 2018. The door frame 2086 can stop the door 2002 from rotating inward toward the cavity 2020. The door frame 2086 can physically impede rotation of the door 2002 in one direction. In the closed configuration, the door 2002 can be flush with the peripheral wall 2008 (e.g., outer surface of the peripheral wall 2008) while interfacing with the door frame 2086 and/or a gasket coupled to the door frame 2086. In the closed configuration, the door 2002 can be positioned within the inner periphery of the peripheral wall 2008 that defines the main opening 2018. In the closed configuration, the door 2002 can be positioned within the main opening 2018. The periphery of the door 2002 can be the same or similar shape, which can include smaller, as the periphery defining the main opening 2018. The door frame 2086 and the door 2002 can engage to form a seal (e.g., a sealed interface), which can advantageously inhibit particulate (e.g., dust), fluid, and/or other matter from entering the cavity 2020. The door frame 2086, peripheral wall 2008, and/or door 2002 can engage to form a seal (e.g., a sealed interface), which can advantageously inhibit particulate (e.g., dust), fluid, and/or other matter from entering the cavity 2020. In some embodiments, the periphery of the door 2002 can interface and/or be proximate the inner periphery of the peripheral wall defining the main opening 2018 to form a seal (e.g., a sealed interface), which can advantageously inhibit particulate (e.g., dust), fluid, and/or other matter from entering the cavity 2020. In some embodiments, a gasket can be positioned between the door 2002, door frame 2086, and/or portion of the peripheral wall defining the main opening 2018 to provide a seal (e.g., a sealed interface), which can advantageously inhibit particulate (e.g., dust), fluid, and/or other matter from entering the cavity 2020. The gasket can be made from a variety of materials, such as polymers (e.g., rubber, silicone, etc.) and or other suitable materials. Providing a sealed interface can protect the contents of the pole base cabinet 2000, such as electronics and/or other equipment. The door frame 2086 can be made of a variety of materials, such as metals, polymers (e.g., rubber, silicone, etc.), and/or other materials.
(186) As described above, the main opening 2018 can be covered with the door 2002, as shown in
(187) The door 2002 can open via a hinge (e.g., piano hinge) 2080, illustrated in
(188) In some embodiments, a shim 2082, illustrated in
(189) As shown in
(190) In some embodiments, the door 2002 can include one or more vents 2075. Unlike as illustrated in
(191) In some embodiments, the peripheral wall 2008 can include one or more vents 2079. Unlike as illustrated in
(192) The door 2002 can be locked and/or unlocked. In some embodiments, the door 2002 can include an aperture 2029. The aperture 2029 can be used to lock the door 2002. For example, the aperture 2029 can receive a lock. The lock received by the aperture 2029 can have a component that engages with the peripheral wall 2008, door frame 2086, and/or another component of the pole base cabinet 2000 to prevent the door 2002 from being opened. In some embodiments, the aperture 2029 can receive a handle.
(193) As shown in
(194) The plurality of support panels can include a first support panel, plank, girder, joist, pillar, plank, brace, beam 2034, second support panel, plank, girder, joist, pillar, plank, brace, beam 2036, and/or a third support panel, plank, girder, joist, pillar, plank, brace, beam 2038. In some embodiments, the pole base cabinet 2000 does not have a third support panel 2038. As shown in
(195) The first support panel 2034, second support panel 2036, and/or a third support panel 2038 can form three sides of a rectangular-like structure surrounding or at least partially surrounding the cavity 2020. The first support panel 2034, second support panel 2036, and/or a third support panel 2038 can be the same, similar, or different size and shape. The first support panel 2034, second support panel 2036, and/or a third support panel 2038 can be rectangular panels. The first support panel 2034, second support panel 2036, and/or a third support panel 2038 can be straight or curved. The first support panel 2034, second support panel 2036, and/or third support panel 2038 can have ends (e.g., edges, longitudinal edges) that are proximate the periphery 2030 of the top plate 2004 and/or the periphery 2032 of the bottom plate 2006. The first support panel 2034, second support panel 2036, and/or third support panel 2038 can extend and/or be coupled, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected (e.g., welded), to the peripheral wall 2008.
(196) The first support panel 2034 can be offset from and/or parallel to the second support panel 2036. The third support panel 2038 can extend between and/or be coupled, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, to the first support panel 2034 and the second support panel 2036. The third support panel 2038 can extend between and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, ends or proximate ends (e.g., edges, longitudinal edges) of the first support panel 2034 and second support panel 2036. The third support panel 2038 can extend between and/or be coupled, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, to ends or proximate ends (e.g., edges, longitudinal edges) of the first support panel 2034 and second support panel 2036 that are opposite the main opening 2018. The third support panel 2038 can be positioned opposite the main opening 2018. The third support panel 2038 can be perpendicular to the first support panel 2034 and/or second support panel 2036. The first support panel 2034, second support panel 2036, and third support panel 2038 can cooperate to form three sides of a box.
(197) The first support panel 2034, second support panel 2036, and/or a third support panel 2038 can each respectively have a first aperture (e.g., hole, opening, port) 2076, second aperture (e.g., hole, opening, port) 2078, and/or third aperture (e.g., hole, opening, port) 2077. In a configuration, respective peripheries defining the first aperture 2076, second aperture 2078, and/or third aperture 2077 can be rounded to reduce abrasion on devices extending therethrough. In a configuration, respective peripheries defining the first aperture 2076, second aperture 2078, and/or third aperture 2077 can be coated or covered with a non-abrasive material to reduce abrasion on devices extending therethrough. The first aperture 2076 can be centered on the first support panel 2034. The second aperture 2078 can be centered on the second support panel 2036. The third aperture 2077 can be centered on the third support panel 2038.
(198) The first aperture 2076, second aperture 2078, and/or third aperture 2077 can be circles, polygons, irregular shaped, and/or other shapes. The first aperture 2076, second aperture 2078, and/or third aperture 2077 can be the same size and/or shape. The first aperture 2076 and second aperture 2078 can be coaxially aligned. The third aperture 2077 can have an axis that intersects and/or is perpendicular to a shared central axis of the first aperture 2076 and second aperture 2078. The first aperture 2076, second aperture 2078, and/or third aperture 2077 can increase, respectively, the rigidity of the first support panel 2034, second support panel 2036, and/or a third support panel 2038. The first aperture 2076, second aperture 2078, and/or third aperture 2077 can provide access to the main cavity 2020 for wiring, cords, optical fibers, and/or other devices.
(199) The pole base cabinet 2000 can include a plurality of internal stiffening panels, planks, girders, joists, pillars, planks, braces, beams, which can include the first internal stiffening panel 2040, second internal stiffening panel 2042, and/or third internal stiffening panel 2044. In some embodiments, the pole base cabinet 2000 can have fewer than three (e.g., one or two) or more than three (e.g., four, five, six, seven, etc.) internal stiffening panels. In some embodiments, the first internal stiffening panel 2040, second internal stiffening panel 2042, and/or third internal stiffening panel 2044 are the same. In some embodiments, the first internal stiffening panel 2040, second internal stiffening panel 2042, and/or third internal stiffening panel 2044 provide structural integrity (e.g., rigidity, strength) to the pole base cabinet 2000, while allowing the cavity 2020 to have sufficient space to house items described herein.
(200) The first internal stiffening panel 2040, second internal stiffening panel 2042, and/or third internal stiffening panel 2044 can be coupled, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, to the top plate 2004. In some embodiments, the first internal stiffening panel 2040, second internal stiffening panel 2042, and/or third internal stiffening panel 2044 can be spaced away from the top plate 2004. The first internal stiffening panel 2040, second internal stiffening panel 2042, and/or third internal stiffening panel 2044 can extend equidistantly or to different distances away from (e.g., relative to) the top plate 2004. The first internal stiffening panel 2040, second internal stiffening panel 2042, and/or third internal stiffening panel 2044 can have a length that is the same as the width of the third support panel 2038. The first internal stiffening panel 2040, second internal stiffening panel 2042, and/or third internal stiffening panel 2044 can extend to a position between the top plate 2004 and the bottom plate 2006, providing room for items to be store in the cavity 2020 while providing structural support. In some embodiments, the first internal stiffening panel 2040, second internal stiffening panel 2042, and/or third internal stiffening panel 2044 extend from the top plate 2004 and/or a top edge of the first support panel 2034 and/or second support panel 2036 a distance that that is less than 1/20, 1/20- 1/10, 2/20- 3/20, 3/20-⅕, ⅕-¼, ¼- 6/20, 6/20- 7/20, 7/20-⅖, 9/20-½, and/or greater than ½ the height of the cavity 2020, distance between the top plate 2004 and the bottom plate 2006, and/or length (e.g., height) of the first support panel 2034, second support panel 2036, and/or third support panel 2038. In some embodiments, the first internal stiffening panel 2040, second internal stiffening panel 2042, and/or third internal stiffening panel 2044 extend from the top plate 2004 and/or a top edge of the first support panel 2034 and/or second support panel 2036 a distance that that is less than 1/20, 1/19, 1/18, 1/17, 1/16, 1/15, 1/14, 1/13, 1/12, 1/11, 1/10, 1/9, ⅛, 1/7, ⅙, ⅕, ¼, ⅓, and/or ½ the height of the cavity 2020, distance between the top plate 2004 and the bottom plate 2006, and/or length (e.g., height) of the first support panel 2034, second support panel 2036, and/or third support panel 2038. In some embodiments, the first internal stiffening panel 2040, second internal stiffening panel 2042, and/or third internal stiffening panel 2044 have a width (e.g., height) that is less than 1/20, 1/19, 1/18, 1/17, 1/16, 1/15, 1/14, 1/13, 1/12, 1/11, 1/10, 1/9, ⅛, 1/7, ⅙, ⅕, ¼, ⅓, and/or ½ the height of the cavity 2020, distance between the top plate 2004 and the bottom plate 2006, and/or length (e.g., height) of the first support panel 2034, second support panel 2036, and/or third support panel 2038. The first internal stiffening panel 2040, second internal stiffening panel 2042, and/or third internal stiffening panel 2044 can be rectangular, square, and/or other shaped panels. The first internal stiffening panel 2040, second internal stiffening panel 2042, and/or third internal stiffening panel 2044 can be straight or curved. The first internal stiffening panel 2040, second internal stiffening panel 2042, and/or third internal stiffening panel 2044 can be the same size (e.g., same length, width, and/or thickness).
(201) The first internal stiffening panel 2040, second internal stiffening panel 2042, and/or third internal stiffening panel 2044 can extend between and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the first support panel 2034 and the second support panel 2036. In some embodiments, the first internal stiffening panel 2040, second internal stiffening panel 2042, and/or third internal stiffening panel 2044 are coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the first support panel 2034 and the second support panel 2036 proximate the top plate 2004 and/or top portion of the first support panel 2034 and the second support panel 2036. In some embodiments, the first internal stiffening panel 2040, second internal stiffening panel 2042, and/or third internal stiffening panel 2044 are positioned at the same elevation. In some embodiments, the first internal stiffening panel 2040, second internal stiffening panel 2042, and/or third internal stiffening panel 2044 can extend between and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the first support panel 2034 and the second support panel 2036 at the same elevation. In some embodiments, the first internal stiffening panel 2040, second internal stiffening panel 2042, and/or third internal stiffening panel 2044 extend perpendicularly relative to a central axis of the pole base cabinet 2000. The first internal stiffening panel 2040, second internal stiffening panel 2042, and/or third internal stiffening panel 2044 can be parallel to the third support panel 2044 and/or each other. The first internal stiffening panel 2040, second internal stiffening panel 2042, and/or third internal stiffening panel 2044 can be perpendicular relative to the first support panel 2034 and the second support panel 2036. The first internal stiffening panel 2040, second internal stiffening panel 2042, and/or third internal stiffening panel 2044 can be spaced apart (e.g., offset) from each other. In some embodiments, the first internal stiffening panel 2040 and third internal stiffening panel 2044 are on opposite sides of the second internal stiffening panel 2042. In some embodiments, the first internal stiffening panel 2040 and third internal stiffening panel 2044 are equally spaced from the second internal stiffening panel 2042. In some embodiments, the first internal stiffening panel 2040 and third internal stiffening panel 2044 are unequally spaced away from the internal stiffening panel 2042. The first internal stiffening panel 2040, second internal stiffening panel 2042, and/or third internal stiffening panel 2044 can be positioned between the top plate 2004 and the bottom plate 2006.
(202) The first internal stiffening panel 2040 can extend between and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, ends and/or proximate ends (e.g., edges, longitudinal edges) of the first support panel 2034 and second support panel 2036 that are proximate the opening 2018. The first internal stiffening panel 2040 can be positioned between the second internal stiffening panel 2042 and the main opening 2018. The first internal stiffening panel 2040 can be positioned proximate the main opening 2018. The first internal stiffening panel 2040 can be offset from the second internal stiffening panel 2042.
(203) The second internal stiffening panel 2042 can be positioned, which can include equidistantly positioned, between the first internal stiffening panel 2040 and third internal stiffening panel 2044. The second internal stiffening panel 2042 can be positioned along a median plane of the pole base cabinet 2000. The second internal stiffening panel 2042 can be positioned on a common plane as a central axis that extends between the aperture 2076 and the aperture 2078. The second internal stiffening panel 2042 can be positioned between and/or offset from the first internal stiffening panel 2040 and third internal stiffening panel 2044. The second internal stiffening panel 2042 can be positioned between and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, midpoints and/or portions of the first support panel 2034 and second support panel 2036. The second internal stiffening panel 2042 can intersect a central axis of the pole base cabinet 2000. The second internal stiffening panel 2042 can extend across the opening 2010.
(204) The third internal stiffening panel 2044 can be positioned between the second internal stiffening panel 2042 and the third support panel 2038. The third internal stiffening panel 2044 can be offset from the second internal stiffening panel 2042 and the third support panel 2038. The third internal stiffening panel 2044 can be positioned at and/or proximate a midpoint between the second internal stiffening panel 2042 and the third support panel 2038. In some embodiments, the third internal stiffening panel 2044 can be positioned closer to the second internal stiffening panel 2042 or third support panel 2038.
(205) The pole base cabinet 2000 shown in
(206) The first internal brace 2071, second internal brace 2073, third internal brace 2081, fourth internal brace 2083, fifth internal brace 2085, and/or sixth internal brace 2087 can be coupled, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, to the top plate 2004. In some embodiments, the first internal brace 2071, second internal brace 2073, third internal brace 2081, fourth internal brace 2083, fifth internal brace 2085, and/or sixth internal brace 2087 can be spaced away from the top plate 2004. The first internal brace 2071, second internal brace 2073, third internal brace 2081, fourth internal brace 2083, fifth internal brace 2085, and/or sixth internal brace 2087 can extend equidistantly or to different distances away from (e.g., relative to) the top plate 2004.
(207) The first internal brace 2071, second internal brace 2073, third internal brace 2081, fourth internal brace 2083, fifth internal brace 2085, and/or sixth internal brace 2087 can extend to a position between the top plate 2004 and the bottom plate 2006, providing room for items to be stored in the cavity 2020 while providing structural support. In some embodiments, the first internal brace 2071, second internal brace 2073, third internal brace 2081, fourth internal brace 2083, fifth internal brace 2085, and/or sixth internal brace 2087 extend from the top plate 2004 and/or a top edge of the first support panel 2034 and/or second support panel 2036 a distance that that is less than 1/20, 1/20- 1/10, 2/20- 3/20, 3/20-⅕, ⅕-¼, ¼- 6/20, 6/20- 7/20, 7/20-⅖, 9/20-½, and/or greater than ½ the height of the cavity 2020, distance between the top plate 2004 and the bottom plate 2006, and/or length (e.g., height) of the first support panel 2034, second support panel 2036, and/or third support panel 2038. In some embodiments, the first internal brace 2071, second internal brace 2073, third internal brace 2081, fourth internal brace 2083, fifth internal brace 2085, and/or sixth internal brace 2087 extend from the top plate 2004 and/or a top edge of the first support panel 2034 and/or second support panel 2036 a distance that that is less than 1/20, 1/19, 1/18, 1/17, 1/16, 1/15, 1/14, 1/13, 1/12, 1/11, 1/10, 1/9, ⅛, 1/7, ⅙, ⅕, ¼, ⅓, and/or ½ the height of the cavity 2020, distance between the top plate 2004 and the bottom plate 2006, and/or length (e.g., height) of the first support panel 2034, second support panel 2036, and/or third support panel 2038. In some embodiments, the first internal brace 2071, second internal brace 2073, third internal brace 2081, fourth internal brace 2083, fifth internal brace 2085, and/or sixth internal brace 2087 have a width (e.g., height) that is less than 1/20, 1/19, 1/18, 1/17, 1/16, 1/15, 1/14, 1/13, 1/12, 1/11, 1/10, 1/9, ⅛, 1/7, ⅙, ⅕, ¼, ⅓, and/or ½ the height of the cavity 2020, distance between the top plate 2004 and the bottom plate 2006, and/or length (e.g., height) of the first support panel 2034, second support panel 2036, and/or third support panel 2038. The first internal brace 2071, second internal brace 2073, third internal brace 2081, fourth internal brace 2083, fifth internal brace 2085, and/or sixth internal brace 2087 can be rectangular, square, and/or other shaped panels. The first internal brace 2071, second internal brace 2073, third internal brace 2081, fourth internal brace 2083, fifth internal brace 2085, and/or sixth internal brace 2087 can be straight or curved. The first internal brace 2071, second internal brace 2073, third internal brace 2081, fourth internal brace 2083, fifth internal brace 2085, and/or sixth internal brace 2087 can be the same thickness.
(208) The first internal brace 2071, second internal brace 2073, third internal brace 2081, fourth internal brace 2083, fifth internal brace 2085, and/or sixth internal brace 2087 can be parallel and/or offset from the first support panel 2034 and the second support panel 2036. The first internal brace 2071, second internal brace 2073, third internal brace 2081, fourth internal brace 2083, fifth internal brace 2085, and/or sixth internal brace 2087 can be perpendicular to the third support panel 2038. The first internal brace 2071, third internal brace 2081, and/or fifth internal brace 2085 can be equidistantly spaced away from the first support panel 2034 and the second support panel 2036. The first internal brace 2071, third internal brace 2081, and/or fifth internal brace 2085 can be coplanar. The second internal brace 2073, fourth internal brace 2083, and/or sixth internal brace 2087 can be equidistantly spaced away from the first support panel 2034 and the second support panel 2036. The second internal brace 2073, fourth internal brace 2083, and/or sixth internal brace 2087 can be coplanar.
(209) The first internal brace 2071 and second internal brace 2073 can be the same size and shape. In some embodiments, the first internal brace 2071, second internal brace 2073, fifth internal brace 2085, and sixth internal brace 2087 are the same size and shape. In some embodiments, the first internal brace 2071, second internal brace 2073, third internal brace 2081, fourth internal brace 2083, fifth internal brace 2085, and/or sixth internal brace 2087 are the same size and shape. The first internal brace 2071 and second internal brace 2073 can be spaced apart from and parallel to each other. The first internal brace 2071 and second internal brace 2073 can extend between and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the first internal stiffening panel 2040 and the second internal stiffening panel 2042. The first internal brace 2071 and second internal brace 2073 can be positioned between at least two of the apertures 2012 of the top plate 2004.
(210) The third internal brace 2081 and fourth internal brace 2083 can be spaced apart from and parallel to each other. The third internal brace 2081 and fourth internal brace 2083 can extend between and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the second internal stiffening panel 2042 and the third internal stiffening panel 2044. The opening 2010 of the top plate 2010 can be positioned between the third internal brace 2081 and fourth internal brace 2083. A central axis of the opening 2010 of the top plate 2010 can be positioned between the third internal brace 2081 and fourth internal brace 2083. In some embodiments, the opening 2010 and/or the central axis of the opening 2010 can be positioned between the third internal brace 2081, fourth internal brace 2083, second internal stiffening panel 2042, and third internal stiffening panel 2044. In some embodiments, the third internal brace 2081, fourth internal brace 2083, second internal stiffening panel 2042, and third internal stiffening panel 2044 can define a square and/or rectangle through which the central axis of the opening 2010 extends.
(211) The fifth internal brace 2085 and sixth internal brace 2087 can be spaced apart from and parallel to each other. The fifth internal brace 2085 and sixth internal brace 2087 can extend between and/or be coupled to, which can include directly, rigidly, or fixedly connected, the third internal stiffening panel 2044 and the third support panel 2038. The fifth internal brace 2085 and sixth internal brace 2087 can be positioned between at least two of the apertures 2012 of the top plate 2004. The same distance can separate the first internal brace 2071 from the second internal brace 2073, the third internal brace 2081 from the fourth internal brace 2083, and the fifth internal brace 2085 from the sixth internal brace 2087.
(212) As shown in
(213) The bracket 2088 can receive the fan 2084 such that the fan 2084 directs air toward the top plate 2004, bottom plate 2006, and/or one or more of the plurality of support panels and/or internal stiffening panels. As shown in
(214) The thickness and/or material of the varying components of the pole base cabinet 2000 can vary depending on the desired structural integrity. For example, materials such as metals (such as steel, high strength steel, aluminum, and/or others), metal alloys, polymers (such as plastic), ceramics, and/or others can be used. For example, each of the plurality of support panels can have a thickness of less than 1/16, 1/16-¼, ¼-½, ½-¾, ¾-1, 1-1¼, 1¼-1½, 1½-1¾, 1¾-2, 2-2¼, 2¼-2½, 2½-2¾, 2¾-3, 3-3¼, 3¼-3½, 3½-3¾, 3¾-4, and/or greater than 4 inches. Each of the plurality of internal stiffening panels and/or internal braces can have a thickness of less than 1/16, 1/16-¼, ¼-½, ½-¾, ¾-1, 1-1¼, 1¼-1½, 1½-1¾, 1¾-2, 2-2¼, 2¼-2½, 2½-2¾, 2¾-3, 3-3¼, 3¼-3½, 3½-3¾, 3¾-4, and/or greater than 4 inches. The peripheral wall can have a thickness of less than 1/16, 1/16-¼, ¼-½, ½-¾, ¾-1, 1-1¼, 1¼-1½, 1½-1¾, 1¾-2, 2-2¼, 2¼-2½, 2½-2¾, 2¾-3, 3-3¼, 3¼-3½, 3½-3¾, 3¾-4, and/or greater than 4 inches. The top plate and/or bottom plate can have thicknesses of less than 1/16, 1/16-¼, ¼-½, ½-¾, ¾-1, 1-1¼, 1¼-1½, 1½-1¾, 1¾-2, 2-2¼, 2¼-2½, 2½-2¾, 2¾-3, 3-3¼, 3¼-3½, 3½-3¾, 3¾-4, and/or greater than 4 inches. Relatedly, the components listed above can have varying widths, heights, and/or lengths to provide a desired size. For example, the pole base cabinet 2000 can have an overall diameter or width of less than 6, 6-12, 12-18, 18-24, 24-30, 30-36, 36-42, 42-48, 48-54, 54-60, 60-66, 66-72, 72-78, 78-84, 84-90, 90-96, or greater than 96 inches and/or height or length of less than 6, 6-12, 12-18, 18-24, 24-30, 30-36, 36-42, 42-48, 48-54, 54-60, 60-66, 66-72, 72-78, 78-84, 84-90, 90-96, or greater than 96 inches. These are example ranges, such that other dimensions can be employed that are not explicitly listed herein. [0239] The pole base cabinets and components thereof can be made of a variety of materials such metals (such as steel, aluminum, and/or others), metal alloys, polymers (such as plastic), ceramics, and/or other suitable materials. The pole base cabinets can be galvanized, pained, zinc coated, powder coated, vinyl coated, plasti dripped, or finished with other materials or methods.
(215) Although the systems and methods have been disclosed in the context of certain embodiments and examples, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the systems and methods extend beyond the specifically disclosed embodiments to other alternative embodiments and/or uses of the embodiments and certain modifications and equivalents thereof. Various features and aspects of the disclosed embodiments can be combined with or substituted for one another in order to form varying modes of the conveyor. The scope of this disclosure should not be limited by the particular disclosed embodiments described herein.
(216) Certain features that are described in this disclosure in the context of separate implementations can also be implemented in combination in a single implementation. Conversely, various features that are described in the context of a single implementation can also be implemented in multiple implementations separately or in any suitable subcombination. Moreover, although features may be described above as acting in certain combinations, one or more features from a claimed combination can, in some cases, be excised from the combination, and the combination may be claimed as any subcombination or variation of any subcombination.
(217) Moreover, while operations may be depicted in the drawings or described in the specification in a particular order, such operations need not be performed in the particular order shown or in sequential order, and all operations need not be performed, to achieve the desirable results. Other operations that are not depicted or described can be incorporated in the example methods and processes. For example, one or more additional operations can be performed before, after, simultaneously, or between any of the described operations. Further, the operations may be rearranged or reordered in other implementations. Also, the separation of various system components in the implementations described above should not be understood as requiring such separation in all implementations, and it should be understood that the described components and systems can generally be integrated together in a single product or packaged into multiple products. Additionally, other implementations are within the scope of this disclosure.
(218) Conditional language, such as “can,” “could,” “might,” or “may,” unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain embodiments include or do not include, certain features, elements, and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements, and/or steps are in any way required for one or more embodiments.
(219) Conjunctive language, such as the phrase “at least one of X, Y, and Z,” unless specifically stated otherwise, is otherwise understood with the context as used in general to convey that an item, term, etc. may be either X, Y, or Z. Thus, such conjunctive language is not generally intended to imply that certain embodiments require the presence of at least one of X, at least one of Y, and at least one of Z.
(220) Some embodiments have been described in connection with the accompanying drawings. Components can be added, removed, and/or rearranged. Orientation references such as, for example, “top” and “bottom” are for ease of discussion and may be rearranged such that top features are proximate the bottom and bottom features are proximate the top. Further, the disclosure herein of any particular feature, aspect, method, property, characteristic, quality, attribute, element, or the like in connection with various embodiments can be used in all other embodiments set forth herein. Additionally, it will be recognized that any methods described herein may be practiced using any device suitable for performing the recited steps.
(221) In summary, various embodiments and examples of juicing devices and methods have been disclosed. Although the systems and methods have been disclosed in the context of those embodiments and examples, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that this disclosure extends beyond the specifically disclosed embodiments to other alternative embodiments and/or other uses of the embodiments, as well as to certain modifications and equivalents thereof. This disclosure expressly contemplates that various features and aspects of the disclosed embodiments can be combined with, or substituted for, one another. Accordingly, the scope of this disclosure should not be limited by the particular disclosed embodiments described above, but should be determined only by a fair reading of the claims that follow.