Patent ID: 6164609
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: H02G

Abstract:
An anchor for affixing a restoration cable to a pole, the anchor comprisinga non-conductive, cylindrical hinged housing defined by a first half and a second half, the first and second halves joined at a first end by at least one hinge the opposing, second ends of said first and second halves terminating in a flanged end portion, such that said hinged housing may be disposed to surround a pole, the flanged end portions connected with at least one clamp to provide attachment of said anchor to the pole;at least one pair of non-conductive wheels axially attached to said hinged housing and adapted to engage the pole;a pulley assembly attached to an outer surface of said hinged housing, said pulley assembly for accommodating a non-conductive rope attached to a restoration cable;a push bracket attached to an outer surface of said hinged housing for accommodating a rod for causing upward movement of said anchor along a pole; anda plurality of grabbing teeth disposed around a bottom periphery of said cylindrical, hinged housing for maintaining contact between said anchor and the pole.