Patent ID: 6229948
Filing Date: 2001-05-08
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A bracket for mounting a splice closure to a pole, the splice closure having first and second pairs of mounting ribs extending therefrom, each of the mounting ribs having a mounting rib hole formed therethrough, the pole having a longitudinal axis, said bracket comprising:an elongated base member having a longitudinal axis, said base member having first and second base portions and first and second side walls, said first and second base portions engaging each other and being angled relative to each other along a centerline of said base member such that said longitudinal axis of said base member is configured to align with the longitudinal axis of the pole, said first side wall extending outwardly from said first base portion, said second side wall extending outwardly from said second base portion, each of said side walls having a first slot formed therethrough, each of said first slots being adapted to receive a strap therethrough such that said bracket is mountable to the pole by engaging the pole with said bracket, inserting the strap through said first slots, and then securely fastening the strap about the pole, each of said side walls having arm segments, each of said arm segments being configured to engage one of the mounting ribs of the splice closure, each of said arm segments having a mounting hole formed therethrough, each mounting hole being arranged to align with one of the mounting rib holes of the splice closure such that the splice closure is securable to said bracket by inserting a mechanical fastener through each of said mounting holes and the mounting rib hole corresponding thereto, said bracket being configured to secure the splice closure to the pole by being positioned between the splice closure and the pole.