Patent ID: 6216414
Filing Date: 2001-04-17
Classification: E04C,E04H,F21V

Abstract:
A hinge base for light poles comprising a stationary base member adapted to be mounted on the top of a suitable foundation,a plurality of threaded anchoring bolts fixed in upstanding relation to the foundation,a stationary base plate connected to said anchoring bolts and having attachment nuts for securing the plate to the anchoring bolts and foundation,a hinged pole mounting member pivotally mounted on the base plate and adapted to be fixed to the bottom of a pole mounted thereon,a plurality of hold down pole anchoring bolts connecting the pole to the base plate,a plurality of non-corrosive sleeve inserts fixed to the base plate and positioned to respectively receive the hold down pole anchoring bolts, said hold down pole anchoring bolts being readily removable without corrosion to permit the pole attached to the hinged mounting member to be tilted down for servicing the light fixture mounted thereon.