Patent ID: 6191355
Filing Date: 2001-02-20
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
A multi-sectional utility pole comprising:a. a lower pole support section comprising a top end, a bottom end, a top region which comprises the top end, a middle region, and a bottom region which comprises the bottom end, wherein the middle region is not tapered, and the top region is tapered so that its circumference is decreased toward the top end; andb. an upper pole support section comprising a top end, a bottom end, a top region which comprises the top end, a middle region, and a bottom region which comprises the bottom end, wherein the middle region is not tapered, and the bottom region is tapered so that its circumference is increased toward the bottom end such that it can receive at least a portion of the top region of the lower pole support section and thereby be axially mounted, further comprising at least one fastening means for fastening the upper pole support section to the lower pole support section,wherein the means for fastening the upper pole support section to the lower pole support section comprises:a. three openings formed in the top region of the lower pole support section, wherein the three openings are in the same perpendicular cross-section of the top region and are placed at a substantially equal distance of approximately 120 degrees apart from each other when viewed from the top and are threaded to each accept a common type bolt; andb. three openings formed in the bottom region of the upper pole support section, wherein the three openings are in the same perpendicular cross-section of the bottom region and are placed at a substantially equal distance of approximately 120 degrees apart from each other when viewed from the top, and wherein the three openings are disposed such that they can be aligned with the three openings of the top region of the lower pole support section and are of a large enough size so as to allow the bolts to pass through.