Patent Publication Number: US-2022232715-A1

Title: Apparatus for securing an electronic device to a support structure and electronic device incorporating same

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application is a continuation-in part of U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29/767,115 filed Jan. 20, 2021, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by this reference. 
    
    
     TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The present disclosure relates generally to mounting of electronic devices and, more particularly, to an apparatus for mounting an electronic device to a support structure, such as a streetlight, and an electronic device that includes such an apparatus. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Clamping structures are commonly used to mount equipment to structures. In particular, clamping structures can use opposing semi-circular halves that are bolted together on each side around a cylindrical pole section. These halves a sometimes referred to as being U-shaped or horseshoe shaped. To install these a worker generally puts one half on one side of the pole, then aligns the other half with the first half, and passes a respective bolt through each of the opposing ends. This operation generally requires both hands to do. Thus, if the equipment being mounted needs to be held during this process, another person is needed to hold the equipment, or some sort of assistance must be used to hold the equipment being mounted. One type of equipment that is being deployed presently are small cell access node devices. These devices may be mounted on existing lighting structures used to light roads and sidewalks in urban or city locales. Modern lighting structure include electrical connectors that can be used to power associated devices, like small cell access node devices. However, the use of prior art clamping structures to mount small cell access device, and other types of electronic devices, to pole sections, is inefficient, and may require multiple personnel to install the equipment. 
     Therefore, a need exists to overcome the problems with the prior art as discussed above. 
     BRIEF SUMMARY 
     Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure provide a clamp assembly for mounting a small cell access node device to a pole section of a light structure. The clamp assembly includes a coupling member that has an elongated top portion that has a first end and a second end. The coupling member also has a clamp support portion that extends from the second end of the top portion in a direction substantially normal to an elongated direction of the top portion such that the coupling member has a substantial “L” shape. The clamp assembly also includes a clamp member that has a base that is coupled to the clamp support portion. The clamp member also has a first clamp portion that has a first end fixed to the base, and a second end that is free. The first clamp portion has a semicircular shape between its first end and its second end. The clamp member also has a second clamp portion including first end that is joined to the first end of the first clamp portion by a hinge. The second clamp portion has a semicircular shape between its first end and its second end. The semicircular shape of the second clamp portion opposes the semicircular shape of the first clamp portion such that the first and second clamp portions define a circle between them when the second ends of the upper and second clamp portions are bought together. The clamp assembly also has a latch mechanism mounted at the second end of the first clamp portion that is moveable and configured to latch the second end of the second clamp portion to the second end of the first clamp portion. 
     Some exemplary embodiments of the inventive disclosure provide an electronic device mountable to a support structure. The small cell access node device includes a turn-lock electrical connector disposed on a bottom side at a front of the small cell access node device. The small cell access node device also has a pair of parallel tracks along the bottom side, each one of the pair of tracks runs in a direction from a back to the front of the small cell access node device and each have a slot along the track in which to receive a corresponding shuttle. The small cell access node device has a clamp assembly that includes a coupling member. The coupling member has an elongated top portion with a first end and a second end. The coupling member further including a clamp support portion that extends from the second end of the top portion in a direction substantially normal to an elongated direction of the top portion. The coupling member also includes a first shuttle at first end disposed on a top surface of the top portion and coupled into a first one of the pair of tracks, and a second shuttle at second end disposed on the top surface of the top portion and coupled into a second one of the pair of tracks. The shuttles are movable along the tracks and hold the clamp assembly to the bottom side of the small cell access node device. The clamp assembly of the small cell access node device further includes a clamp member that has a base, and the base is coupled to the clamp support portion of the coupling member. The clamp member further has a first clamp portion having a first end fixed to the base and a second end that is positioned closer to the top portion of the coupling member than the first end. The clamp member also has a second clamp portion that has a first end that is coupled to the first end of the first clamp portion by a hinge joint such that the second clamp portion is moveable about the hinge joint. The second clamp portion also has a second end that mates against the second end of the first clamp portion when the second clamp portion is in a closed position. The clamp assembly further includes a latch that is anchored at the second end of the first clamp portion, and that is configured to engage the second end of the lower clamp member when the lower clamp member is in the closed position. 
     Some other exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure provide a clamp assembly for mounting on a pole section of a lighting structure that includes a coupling member having a top portion. The top portion has a first end, a second end, and a top surface. The coupling member also has a clamp support portion that extends from the top portion at the second end of the top portion, opposite the top surface, at substantially a right angle to the top portion. The clamp assembly further includes a clamp member that has a base that is slidably coupled to the clamp support portion. The clamp member has a first clamp portion having a first end which is fixed to the base, and a second end that is closer to the top portion of the coupling member than the first end of the first clamp portion is to the top portion. The first clamp portion has a semi-circular inner face between the first and second ends of the first clamp portion. The clamp member further has a second clamp portion that has a first end connected to the first end of the first clamp portion at a hinge joint. The second clamp portion is movable about the hinge joint between an open and a closed position. In the closed position a second end of the second clamp portion is against the second end of the first clamp portion. The second clamp portion has a semi-circular inner face between the first and second ends of the second clamp portion. The clamp assembly further has a latch member with a first end anchored at a hinge joint at the second end of the first clamp portion. The latch member is movable about the hinge joint between an unlatched position and a latched position, and is configured to latch the second end of the second clamp portion against the second end of the first clamp portion. 
     Although the present disclosure illustrates and describes a clamp assembly for mounting a small cell access node device on an outdoor light fixture, it is, nevertheless, not intended to be limited to the details shown because various modifications and structural changes may be made therein without departing from the spirit of the disclosure and while remaining within the scope and range of equivalents of the claims. Additionally, well-known elements of the invention will not be described in detail or will be omitted so as not to obscure the relevant details of the invention. 
     Features that are considered characteristic of the invention are set forth in the appended claims. As required, detailed embodiments of the small cell housing are disclosed herein; however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary, and the housing may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one of ordinary skill in the art to variously employ the claimed invention in appropriately detailed structures. Further, the terms and phrases used herein are not intended to be limiting; but rather, to provide an understandable description of the disclosure. While the specification concludes with claims defining the features of the invention, it is believed that the claimed invention will be better understood from a consideration of the following description in conjunction with the drawing figures, in which like reference numerals are carried forward. The figures of the drawings are not drawn to scale. 
     The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. The terms “a” or “an,” as used herein, are defined as one or more than one. The term “plurality,” as used herein, is defined as two or more than two. The term “another,” as used herein, is defined as at least a second or more. The terms “including” and/or “having,” as used herein, are defined as comprising (i.e., open language). The term “coupled,” as used herein, is defined as connected, although not necessarily directly, and not necessarily mechanically. The term “providing” is defined herein in its broadest sense, e.g., bringing/coming into physical existence, making available, and/or supplying to someone or something, in whole or in multiple parts at once or over a period of time. 
     As used in this description, unless otherwise specified, azimuth or positional relationships indicated by terms such as “up”, “down”, “left”, “right”, “inside”, “outside”, “front”, “back”, “head”, “tail” and so on, are azimuth or positional relationships based on the drawings, which are only to facilitate description of the embodiments of the present invention and simplify the description, but not to indicate or imply that the devices or components must have a specific azimuth, or be constructed or operated in the specific azimuth, which thus cannot be understood as a limitation to the embodiments of the present invention. Furthermore, terms such as “first”, “second,” “third,” and so on are only used for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. 
     As used in this description, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, terms such as “installed”, “coupled”, “connected” should be broadly interpreted, for example, it may be fixedly connected, or may be detachably connected, or integrally connected; it may be mechanically connected, or may be electrically connected; it may be directly connected or may be indirectly connected via an intermediate medium. As used herein, the terms “about” or “approximately” apply to all numeric values, whether or not explicitly indicated. These terms generally refer to a range of numbers that one of skill in the art would consider equivalent to the recited values (i.e., having the same function or result). In many instances these terms may include numbers that are rounded to the nearest significant figure. In this document, the term “longitudinal” should be understood to mean in a direction corresponding to an elongated direction of the device. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above-mentioned terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure according to the specific circumstances. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The accompanying figures, where like reference numerals refer to identical or functionally similar elements throughout the separate views and which together with the detailed description below are incorporated in and form part of the specification, serve to further illustrate various embodiments and explain various principles and advantages all in accordance with the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 1  is a front elevational view of a clamp assembly with its clamp member in an open position, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 2  is a front elevational view of the clamp assembly of  FIG. 1  with the clamp member in a closed position, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 3  is a perspective view of the clamp assembly of  FIG. 1  with the clamp member in the closed position, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 4  is an exploded view of a coupling member of the clamp assembly of  FIG. 1 , in accordance with an additional exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 5  is an exploded view of a clamp member of the clamp assembly of  FIG. 1 , in accordance with a further exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 6  shows an exemplary electronic device that includes the clamp assembly of  FIG. 1  in a position prior to securing the electronic device to a streetlight, in accordance with some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 7  shows the exemplary electronic device of  FIG. 6  as connected to a light fixture of the streetlight with the clamp assembly open and positioned around a section of a light pole, in accordance with some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 8  shows the exemplary electronic device of  FIG. 6  secured to the streetlight with the clamp closed, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       FIG. 1  is a front elevational view of a clamp assembly with its clamp member in an open position, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. The clamp assembly  100  includes a coupling member  102  and a clamp member  104 . The coupling member  102  couples the clamp assembly  100  to the bottom of an electronic device, such as an aerially-mountable small cell access node or other electronic device, and the clamp member  104  is configured to encircle or surround, and clamp to, a support structure, such as pole of a streetlight.  FIGS. 2 and 3  show alternative views of the clamp assembly  100  with the clamp member  104  closed as it would be when clamped to a pole section of a lighting fixture.  FIG. 4  shows an exploded sub-assembly view of the coupling member  102 , and  FIG. 5  shows and exploded sub-assembly view of the clamp member  104 . Some of the features referenced herein may be viewable in one or more of  FIGS. 1-5  but not necessarily all of the drawings. 
     The coupling member  102  includes an electronic device support portion  106  having a generally flat, top surface  107 . The electronic device support portion  106  has a first end  108  and a second end  110  opposite the first end  108 . The first and second ends  108 ,  110  generally have a width in a direction normal to a direction from the first end  108  to the second end  110 , and the widths of the first and second ends  108 ,  110  are substantially less than a length between the first and second ends  108 ,  110 . As a result, the top surface  107  can be generally rectangular, but can also be elliptical or oval or have another shape. In some applications the top portion  106  is oriented to be generally horizontal with the top surface  107  being generally flat. The electronic device support portion  106  at the first end  108 , has a bottom  116  that may be generally flat and parallel to the top surface  107  along some of the electronic device support portion  106  from the first end  108  toward the second end  110 . A first opening  112  at the first end passes through the electronic device support portion  106 , from the top surface  107  to the bottom  116 . Likewise, a second opening  114  at the second end  110  passes through the electronic device support portion  106  as well. The first and second openings  112 ,  114  allow fasteners to pass through the electronic device support portion  106  to facilitate attachment to the bottom of an electronic device. 
     A clamp support portion  118  extends from the electronic device support portion  106  at a generally right angle to the elongated direction of the electronic device support portion  106  (i.e., the direction between the ends  108 ,  100 ). In particular, the clamp support portion  118  extends from the electronic device support portion  106  opposite the top surface  107  near the second end  110 , and is off center, relative to the first and second ends  108 ,  110  of the electronic device support portion  106 . The clamp support portion  118  may depend from or be attached to the electronic device support portion  106 . The clamp support portion  118  has a distal end or bottom  120  that terminates the clamp support portion  118 , and the clamp support portion  118  is configured couple to the clamp member  104  and support the clamp member  104 . Thus, when the clamp member  104  is clamped to a pole section of a light fixture, the electronic device support portion  106  can be coupled to the bottom of the electronic device, and the clamp assembly  100  acts to secure the electronic device to the support structure (e.g., a pole section of a streetlight). 
     The clamp member  104  includes a base portion  122  and two pivotally or hingeably coupled clamp portions  128 ,  136 . The base portion  122  includes a protrusion  124  (shown in an exemplary rectangular shape in  FIG. 5 ) along its side opposite the side to which the base portion is coupled to a first clamp portion  128 , which may be a first clamp portion. The protrusion is configured to fit within a corresponding recess, slot, or channel  126  in the clamp support portion  118 . In one exemplary embodiment, the protrusion  24  is shorter than the length of its corresponding channel  126  in the clamp support portion  118  to allow the base portion  122  to be height-adjustable relative to the top portion  106 . The channel  126  may be implemented using a slotted opening in the clamp support portion  118 , which runs in an elongated direction of the clamp support portion  118  and is longer than the base portion protrusion  124  to allow the position of the clamp member  104  to be adjusted relative to the top portion  106  of the coupling member  102 . That is, the base portion  122  can slide along the clamp support portion  118  in some embodiments and be fixed at a desired position to allow leveling of an electronic device secured to the couple member  102  by adjusting the distance between the top portion  106  of the coupling member  102  and the clamp member  104 . The base portion  122  is joined to the first clamp portion  128  that defines an arched (e.g., semi-circular) engagement surface  130 , which may include a first bushing component  514  or may accommodate attachment of a first bushing component  514 . The first bushing component  514  may be made of metal, such as aluminum, or any other material having a high coefficient of friction and being slightly compressible or resilient. The first clamp portion  128  has a first end  132  that is proximate to the bottom or lower end of the base portion  122 . From the first end  132 , the first clamp portion  128  follows an arched path to a second end  134 . The second end  134  of the first clamp portion  128  is closer to the top portion  106  of the coupling member  102  than is the first end  132  of the first clamp portion  128 . As such, a line  135  from the first end  132  to the second end  134  of the first clamp portion  128  may be at about a forty-five degree angle to either the elongated direction of the top portion  106  of the coupling member  102  or the elongated direction of the clamp support portion  118 , since they are at a generally right angle to each other. As a result, the clamp assembly  100  only needs to be moved or slid a small distance, as indicated by dashed line  202 , in order to pass over a support structure, such as a section of a pole, as compared to line  204  if the first ends  132 ,  140  of the clamp portions  128 ,  136  were at the same height as their respective second ends  134 ,  142 . 
     The second clamp portion  136 , which may be positioned lower than the first clamp portion  134  during use of the clamp assembly  100 , is likewise arched and may include or accommodate attachment of a second bushing component  516 . The second bushing component  516  may be made of metal, such as aluminum, or any other material having a high coefficient of friction and optionally being slightly compressible or resilient. The material used and the geometric shape selected for implementing the bushing components  514 ,  516  should be sufficient to resist movement or rotation of the clamp member  104  relative to the support structure to which the clamp member  104  is secured. The second clamp portion  136  has a first end  138  that is proximate the first end  132  of the first clamp portion  128  and is hingeably joined to the first clamp portion  128  by an interleaving member  140  that extends from the first end  138  of the second clamp portion  136  between one or more extensions  502 , which extend from the first end  132  of the first clamp portion  128 . A hinge pin  504  may be included to pass through lateral openings  506  and  508  of the interleaving member  140  and the extension(s)  502 , respectively. Thus, the second clamp portion  136  is moveable relative to the first clamp portion  128  to open and close the clamp member  104 . In the closed position the second end  142  of the second clamp portion  136  will be against the second end  134  of the upper clamp member  128 . The second clamp portion  136  is movable, about the hinge pin  504 , relative to the first clamp portion  128 , between a closed position as shown in  FIG. 2 , and an open position.  FIG. 1  shows the second clamp portion  136  in a partially open position, and it can be opened further to allow a light fixture pole to fit within the clamp member  104 , and then closed to clamp the clamp member  104  on the pole. Thus, the second clamp portion  136  is moveable between an open position, such as that shown in  FIG. 1 , and which can be opened further than that shown. In particular, the lower clamp member  136  is movable such that a distance between the second ends  134 ,  142  is larger than the diameter of the circle defined between the first and second clamp portions when the second clamp portion is closed, as shown in  FIG. 2 , with the second end  134 ,  142  against each other. 
     To hold the lower clamp member  136  in the closed position, a latch is provided that includes a threaded rod  152  that is anchored at one end in a transverse cylinder  154 , which has a threaded opening  510  through the cylinder  154  to receive the threaded end of the threaded rod  152 . The cylinder  154  is held by a boss  155  at the second end  134  of the first clamp portion  128  to form a hinge joint at the second  134  of the first clamp portion. The hinge joint allows the threaded rod  152 , acting as a latch member, to rotate about the hinge joint, meaning the free end or latching end of the threaded rod  152  can rotate around the hinge joint location. The boss  155  has a corresponding transverse hole  512  in which the cylinder sits, allowing the cylinder to rotate in place. The boss  155  includes a slot  162  along its top to allow the threaded rod  152  to rotate about the transverse axis of the cylinder  154 . The boss  155  is adjacent an outward extension  150  at the second end  134  through with the slot  162  passes. The second clamp portion  136 , at its second end  142 , includes an outward or radial extension  150  that abuts the radial extension  150  of the first clamp portion  128  when the lower claim portion  136  is in the closed position (e.g., as illustrated in  FIG. 2 ). The slot  164  of the radial extension  150  of the second clamp portion  136  aligns with the slot  162  of the radial extension  150  of the first clamp portion  128 . As a result, the threaded rod  152  can be positioned in an extended position as shown in  FIG. 1 , when the second clamp portion  136  is in an open position, and then rotated to a latch position as shown in  FIGS. 2-3  to latch the second clamp portion  136  in the closed position. A latch nut  156  disposed on the threaded rod  152  is retained on the threaded rod  152 , which is tightened against the backside of the radial extension  160  to retain the second clamp portion  136  in the closed position. A retaining cap  158  can be placed at the distal end of the threaded rod  152  to prevent the latch nut  156  from coming off that the threaded rod  152 . 
     In  FIG. 4 , additional features of the coupling member  102  are shown, in accordance with some alternative embodiments. For example, a non-conductive spacer  402  can be placed over the top surface  107  of the top portion  106  of the coupling member  102  to provide electrical isolation between the top surface  107  of the top portion  106  of the coupling member  102  and a pair of shuttles  404 ,  406  that support an electronic device mounted to the top portion  106  of the coupling member  102 . The pair of shuttles  404 ,  406  may be disposed at the first end  108  and second end  110 , respectively, of the top portion  106 . The shuttles sit on top of the top portion  106 , over the top surface  107 , and have an outward extending top portion  405 ,  407  over a connecting portion  408 ,  410 , respectively. The outward extending portions fit into captured rails in the bottom of the small cell access node device. Pins  412 ,  414  sit partly in the connecting portions  408 ,  410 , and partly in the top portion  106  at the top surface  107  to prevent the shuttles  404 ,  406  from turning. A threaded fastener  420  can pass through opening  112  at the first end  108  of the top portion to retain shuttle  404 . A washer  422  can be disposed on the threaded shank of the threaded fastener  420  at the bottom of the top portion  106 , while a C clip  424  is used on the distal end of the threaded shank to retain the shuttle  404  on the threaded shank of the threaded fastener  420 . Another threaded fastener  420  can be used to retain shuttle  406 , passing through opening  114  at the second end  110  of the top portion  106  of the coupling member  104 . 
     To hold the clamp member  104  to the coupling member  102  threaded fasteners  428 ,  430  pass through slot  126  into holes  427 ,  431  on base  122  of the clamp member  102  (see  FIG. 5 ). Washers  432 ,  436 , and C clips  434 ,  438  can be used to retain the threaded fasteners  428 ,  430  in place, once adjusted. The threaded fasteners  428 ,  430  can be loosened to allow the base  122  of the clamp member  104  to move vertically along the clamp support portion  118  to an optimum position and then the threaded fasteners  428 ,  430  can be tightened to hold the clamp member  104  in place. A clamp cover screw  440  can be used to hold a cover (not shown) over the threaded fasteners  428 ,  430  and the exterior side of the clamp support portion  118 . A retaining clip  442  can be used to retain the clamp cover screw  440 . 
       FIG. 5  is an exploded view of the exemplary clamp member  104  of the clamp assembly  100 , in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. In  FIG. 5 , the bushing components  514 ,  516  are secured in their respective clamp portions  128 ,  136 . The first and second bushing components  514 ,  516  can be selected to fit the clamp onto a variety of sizes and shapes of support structures, such as light poles. That is, light poles are generally cylindrical or have a rounded rectangular shape but may vary in diameter. To obtain a proper clamp force on the pole section, the characteristics, such as shape and thickness, of the bushing components  514 ,  516  may be selected for an optimum fit. That is, the bushing components  514 ,  516 , when together (i.e., when the clamp is closed), will form a hoop, ring, rounded rectangle or other desired shape around the support structure, such that the bushing formed by the bushing components  514 ,  516  has an inner diameter or other inner dimension that is about equal to the outer diameter or dimension of the support structure, and has an outer diameter or other dimension that is the same size as the diameter or dimension of the opening formed be the first and second clamp portions  128 ,  136  (without the bushing components  514 ,  516 ). In some embodiments, the bushing components  514 ,  516  can be made of aluminum and are aligned and secured in their respective clamp portion  128 ,  136 . For example, second bushing component  516  has an alignment hole  520  that aligns with a corresponding alignment hole  522  in the inner face of the second clamp portion  136 . A pin  518  extends through both of the alignment holes  520 ,  522  to align the bushing component  516  against the inner face of the second clamp portion  136 . A clamp insert bolt  524  also passes through the bushing component  516  and into the clamp portion to secure the bushing component  516  to the second clamp portion  136 . Similarly, alignment pin  526  passes through alignment hole  530  in the first bushing component  514 , which is further secured to the first clamp portion by clamp insert bolt  528  which screws into a threaded hole in the first clamp portion and passes through the first bushing component  514 . To further secure the clamp to the light pole, the bushing components  514 ,  516 , which generally providing a circular inner diameter or shape, can have one or more flat facets  532  which can further ensure secure clamping in view of the tolerance range of light pole diameters. 
       FIGS. 6-8  shows an electronic device, such as, but not limited to, a small cell access node device, using a clamp assembly  100  being installed on a streetlight, in sequence.  FIG. 6  shows the clamp assembly  100  open, and prior to connecting the electronic device  602  to the streetlight;  FIG. 7  shows the electronic device  602  connected to a light fixture of the streetlight but with the clamp assembly  100  still open; and  FIG. 8  shows the electronic device  602  connected to the streetlight and with the clamp assembly  100  closed. The electronic device  602  may be a wireless telecommunications device that provides a local cell of communication access for nearby mobile devices, and connects to a telecommunications network for both voice and data communications. For example, the electronic device  602  may provide a wireless air interface in accordance with the standard known as “5G,” which supports a fifth generation of mobile wireless communication. According to one exemplary embodiment, the streetlight may have a substantially vertical pole section  612  that is terminated by a light fixture  610 . The light fixture  610  may include an electrical connector  614  on its top side. The pole section  612  can be mounted to a building, or joined to a vertical pole section that is erected from a ground base. 
     According to one exemplary embodiment, the electronic device  602  may include, on its bottom side, an electrical connector site  606  that has turn-lock prongs  608  that mate with corresponding electrical connector features in the connector  614  of the light fixture  610 . In general, the connector  614  and mating connector site  606  are configured to come together vertically such that the prongs  608  enter receptacles in the connector  614 , and then the electronic device  602  is rotated about the connector in a plane normal to the vertical direction to lock the prongs  608  in place. In some embodiments, the connector  614  can be a socket as specified by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) in accordance with standard C136.4 or C136.55 of the American National Standard Institute (ANSI). Thus, in  FIG. 6 , the clamp assembly  100  is shown in an exemplary manner, above the pole section  612 , but also to the side, while connection site  606  is directly over and vertically aligned with connector  614  so that prongs  608  will properly engage with mating electrical connector features in the connector  614  as shown in  FIG. 7 . 
     The clamp assembly  100  is mounted on the bottom  604  of the electronic device  602 . On the bottom  604  of the electronic device  602  there are two parallel tracks  616  that are configured to receive therein the top portion  405 ,  407  of the shuttles  404 ,  406  while the connecting portions  408 ,  410  of the shuttles  404 ,  406  pass through a slot along each track  616 . The shuttles  404 ,  406  can move along the track  6161 , which allows the coupling member  102  of the clamp assembly  100  (and therefore the clamp assembly  100  itself) to be positioned at an optimum or desired point along the tracks  616 . In  FIG. 6 , with the electronic device  602  positioned over the light fixture, and turned such that, while the connection site  606  is directly over the connector  614 , the back end of the electronic device  602  and the clamp assembly  100  are offset to the side of the pole section  612 . Further, the second clamp portion  136  of the clamp member  104  is open, substantially as shown in  FIG. 1  so that the pole section can fit between the upper and lower claim portion  128 ,  136 . Accordingly, from the position shown in  FIG. 6 , the electronic device  602  is lowered such the electrical connection at connection site  606  and the connector  614  on the lamp  610  is made, and then the electronic device  602  is rotated to lock the prong  608  into the connector  614 , and at the same time, move the first clamp portion  128  over the pole section  612 , and the second clamp portion  136  under the pole section  612  to the position shown in  FIG. 7 . In the position shown in  FIG. 7 , electrical power is provided to the electronic device  602  from the lamp  610  through connector  614 . The locking aspect of the prongs  608  and connector  614  provide a mechanical lock prevents the front end of the electronic device  602  from separating away from the lamp  610 . To complete the mounting of the electronic device  602  onto the light fixture, the second clamp portion  136  is raised to close the clamp member  104 , and the threaded rod  152  is moved so that the latch nut  156  can be tightened against radial extension  160  to close the clamp portion  128 ,  136  together, such that the clamp assembly is substantially in the state shown in  FIG. 2 . The position of the clamp member  104  in the coupling member  102  can then be adjusted to level the electronic device  602 . With the clamp assembly  100  clamped onto the pole section  612 , the electronic device  602  can then be levelled and is then ready for operation. 
     The clamp assembly  100  therefore provides the benefit of being able to adjust the position of the clamp assembly  00  relative to the electronic device  602 , and to adjust the position of the clamp member on the coupling member to be able to level the electronic device  602 . The configuration of the first and second clamp portions  128 ,  136  allows for single handed closure of the clamp; an installer can lift the second clamp portion  136  to close the clamp portions  128 ,  136  together with the fingers of one hand and while holding the second clamp portion in the closed position, use their thumb to move the threaded rod  152  into the latch position, and the tighten the latch nut  156  with their thumb as well. One the latch nut is “thumb tight,” the installer can let go of the lower clamp member  136  and use a tool (wrench) to tighten the latch nut  156  to a desired torque. Thus, the inventive clamp assembly  100  allows for simple mounting, including levelling, of the small cell access node device onto a light fixture. By positioning the first clamp portion with the first end lower than the second (free) end, the height that the small cell access node device needs to be lifted for the second end of the first clamp portion to pass over the pole section is reduced, which puts less torque and stress on the electrical connectors when mounting the small cell access node device. 
     The claims appended hereto are meant to cover all modifications and changes within the scope and spirit of the present disclosure.