Patent ID: 7278247
Filing Date: 2007-10-09
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
1. A method for replacing a pole of a utility wire support structure of the type comprising an H-frame arrangement of at least two vertical poles supporting a cross arm member on which overhead electrical wires are carried transversely to a plane defined by said H-frame arrangement, said method comprising steps for: a) erecting a replacement pole adjacent to a standing pole to be repaired and transversely to said plane defined by said H-frame arrangement, b) providing a support arm member on said replacement pole, c) placing said support arm member into position to transfer support of said cross arm member from said standing pole to be repaired to said replacement pole, said support arm member being adapted to provide variable lifting support to said cross arm member, d) removing said pole to be repaired once said cross arm member is supportively engaged on said support arm member laterally of said replacement pole, said support arm being pivotally attached to said replacement pole to adapt said support arm for lifting said cross arm member from its supportive position on said pole to be repaired.