Apparatus for safely securing radiation-transparent panels covering the antenna service bays of wireless telecommunication towers and methods of installing the same
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국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
H01Q-001/12
H01Q-001/42
F16B-002/08
출원번호
US-0599939
(2015-01-19)
등록번호
US-9634386
(2017-04-25)
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/ 주소
Dundorf, Christopher C.
Melvin, Patrick
Dundorf, David M.
출원인 / 주소
Dundorf, Christopher C.
대리인 / 주소
Perkowski, Esq., PC, Thomas J.
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Improved radio-transparent communication tower panel security devices that can be easily mounted to and strapped around the cover panels of communication towers, including flag-supporting cellular communication towers, so as to band and secure the cover panels thereto and prevent them from falling o
Improved radio-transparent communication tower panel security devices that can be easily mounted to and strapped around the cover panels of communication towers, including flag-supporting cellular communication towers, so as to band and secure the cover panels thereto and prevent them from falling off in high winds and/or other adverse weather conditions, while preventing wear and tear of flags and their lanyards.
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1. A communication tower panel security device for use in securing a plurality of radio-transparent cover panels covering an antenna service bay of a communication tower, said communication tower panel security device comprising: a length of flexible plastic tubing having a first end and a second en
1. A communication tower panel security device for use in securing a plurality of radio-transparent cover panels covering an antenna service bay of a communication tower, said communication tower panel security device comprising: a length of flexible plastic tubing having a first end and a second end;a length of flexible cord passing through said length of plastic tubing and having a first end and a second end,wherein said length of flexible plastic tubing and said length of flexible cord form a flexible plastic tubing and cord assembly; anda connecting/tensioning assembly for interconnecting the first and second ends of said length of flexible plastic tubing wrapping around the circumference of said antenna service bay and securely retaining said radio-transparent cover panels in place under tension, during expected weather conditions;wherein said connecting/tensioning assembly further comprises:(A) an end connector module having a head portion and a first connector portion for connecting to the first end of said length of flexible cord, and also the to first end of said length of flexible plastic tubing,wherein said length of flexible cord and said length of plastic tubing are capable of surrounding the circumference of said antenna service bay of said communication tower;(B) a pair of flexible side panels, wherein each said flexible side panel has a first end and a second end;(C) a first end module having (i) an exterior connection channel for releasably receiving the head portion of said end connector module, (ii) a first pair of side panel supports for supporting the first ends of said pair of flexible side panels, (iii) a first cord input port in communication with a first cord output port, (iv) at least a first pulley, and (v) a first internal cord passageway extending between said first cord input port and said first cord output port and along which said at least first pulley is mounted;(D) a second end module having (i) a central passageway for passage of said flexible plastic tubing, (ii) a second pair of side panel supports for supporting the second ends of said pair of flexible side panels, (iii) a first cord retaining mechanism for retaining said flexible cord, and (iv) a first excess cord windup fixture for winding up excess flexible cord; and(E) a sliding module having (i) a first upper surface,(ii) a second connector portion for connecting to the second end of said length of flexible plastic tubing,(iii) a first central bore formed through said second connector portion and extending through said sliding module and allowing for the passage of the free end of the flexible cord through said sliding module and exiting from a central output port aligned with said first central bore,(iv) a second cord input port in communication with a second cord output port,(v) at least a second pulley,(vi) a second cord retaining mechanism mounted on said first upper surface for retaining said flexible cord,(vii) a pair of side panel supports for slidably supporting said sliding module between said pair of flexible side panels,(viii) a second internal cord passageway extending between the second cord input and output ports in said sliding module, and along which said at least a second pulley is mounted, and(ix) a second excess cord windup fixture for winding up excess cord after a selected portion of the flexible cord is retained in said first cord retaining mechanism;wherein the free end of said flexible cord is passed through said first central bore of said sliding module and into the first cord input port of said first end module and along said first internal cord passageway and about said at least a first pulley and then out the first cord output port of said first end module and into the second cord input port of said sliding module, and along said second internal cord passageway and about said at least a second pulley, and then out said second cord output port and releasably retained in said second cord retaining mechanism on said sliding module; andwherein any excess flexible cord extending beyond said second cord retaining mechanism can be wrapped about said first and second cord excess windup fixtures and then the free end of the flexible cord securely retained in said first cord retaining mechanism supported on said second end module. 2. The communication tower panel security device of claim 1, in combination with said communication tower. 3. The communication tower panel security device of claim 1, wherein said connecting/tensioning assembly allows the degree of tension along said communication tower panel security device to be manually adjusted by tensioning said length of flexible cord, without the use of tools. 4. The communication tower panel security device of claim 1, wherein said flexible plastic tubing and cord assembly prevents fraying, ripping or abrasion of a flag and lanyards mounted on the top portion of said communication tower using a truck assembly. 5. The communication tower security device of claim 1, wherein said communication tower is a cellular communication tower. 6. The communication tower security device of claim 5, wherein said sliding module comprises: a frame portion; andwherein said second connector portion includes a first barbed connector extending from said frame portion and having an outer surface with barbs for engaging with said second end of the length of plastic tubing;wherein said second pair of side panel supports support said pair of flexible side panels, and allow said sliding module to slide up and down the spaced apart parallel pair of flexible side panels during flexible cord tensioning and un-tightening operations. 7. The communication tower security device of claim 1, wherein said at least a first pulley comprises a first set of pulleys including a first pulley and a second pulley; wherein said at least a second pulley comprises a second set of pulleys including a third pulley and a fourth pulley;wherein said first end module further comprises a third cord input port and a third cord output port; andwherein said sliding module further comprises a fourth cord input port and a fourth cord output port;wherein the flexible cord runs out said first central bore of said sliding module and into said first cord input port of said first end module, around said first pulley, to gain the mechanical advantage of said first pulley, then the flexible cord runs out said first chord output port. 8. The communication tower security device of claim 7, wherein one free end of the flexible cord extends long said flexible plastic tubing, and travels the length of the flexible plastic tubing and enters into said first central bore in said sliding module; thereafter, the flexible cord passes through said sliding module and travels an internal path through said first central bore and out the central cord exit, and travels between said flexible side panels and into the first cord input port and around the first pulley and exits the first cord output port and travels between the flexible side panels and enters the second input port of said sliding module, then around the second pulley and exits the second cord output port, and travels between said flexible side panels to the third cord input port in said first end module and travels around the third pulley and exits the third cord output port and travels between said flexible side panels and enters the fourth cord input port of said sliding module and travels around the fourth pulley and then finally exits the fourth cord output port of said sliding module, and the excess length of flexible cord is pulled outwardly along its path by the installer until the desired cord tension is created within said flexible plastic tubing and cord assembly and about said communication tower, so that adequate forces are created around said flexible plastic tubing and cord assembly installed about the circumference of said communication tower. 9. The communication tower security device of claim 7, wherein after the installer has tightened the flexible cord using said connecting/tensioning assembly, the flexible cord is pulled up and retained into the pathway traveling through said second cord retaining mechanism on the first upper surface of said sliding module, and any excess flexible cord extending beyond said second cord retaining mechanism is wrapped about said first and second cord excess windup fixtures, and the free end of the flexible cord is finally securely retained in said first cord retaining mechanism supported on said second end module. 10. The communication tower security device of claim 1, wherein said side panel support in said second end module, closest to said communication tower, allows the free end of the inner flexible side panel to freely slide in said side panel support when said communication tower security device is being installed thereabout so that said pair of flexible side panels can flex and adapt to the curvature of said communication tower. 11. The communication tower security device of claim 1, wherein said first end module has an exterior side wall surface provided with a slight degree of curvature so that the side wall surface closely adapts and fits against the curved surfaces of said radio-transparent cover panels, against which said communication tower security device is mounted. 12. The communication tower security device of claim 1, wherein said second end module comprises: a frame portion supporting said central passageway and allowing the passage of said flexible plastic tubing and cord assembly to freely pass therethough during normal operations;a second upper surface for supporting said first excess cord windup fixture; anda narrow planar exterior mounting surface facing said radio-transparent cover panel, for mounting thereagainst during installation;wherein said second pair of side panel supports comprise a second pair of side panel support channels for supporting the second ends of said flexible side panels, respectively, with the innermost end of the flexible side panel to freely slide within said side support channel so that said flexible side panels can bend together, and adapt to the surface curvature of said radio-transparent cover panels, against which said communication tower security device is mounted; andwherein said second cord retaining mechanism is realized by spaced apart clips between which the end of the wound up flexible cord can be pressed by the installer and retained therein. 13. The communication tower security device of claim 1, wherein said end connector module comprises: a body portion formed from first and second end connector halves, having an internal post structure, about which to tie one free end of the flexible cord used in constructing said communication tower security device;wherein said first connector portion includes a second barbed connector having barbed surface for securely receiving the first end of the flexible plastic tubing once pushed and slid thereover, once the flexible cord has been cut to the appropriate length during installation, and further secured using a fastening device;a second central bore for receiving the first end of said flexible cord;said head portion disposed at its distal end, and having substantially block-like geometry and fitting within said exterior connection channel of said first end module; anda connector engaging channel disposed between the head portion and said second barbed connector. 14. A communication tower panel security device for surrounding the circumference of the communication tower and securing the cover panels supported thereon, said communication tower panel security device comprising: a first end module having a connector channel, a first set of cord input and output ports, and containing a first set of pulleys;a second end module;a sliding module containing a second set of pulleys;a pair of flexible side panels;wherein said pair of flexible side panels are supported in a parallel relationship between said first end module and said second end module to form a connecting/tensioning framework, along which said sliding module is slidably mounted so as to freely slide between said first end module and said second end module;an end connector having a head portion adapted to slide into and be received by said connector channel formed in said first end module;a length of flexible cord encased in a length of flexible plastic tubing and having a first end connected to said end connector, and wrapping about the circumference of said communication tower, and passing through said sliding module and being routed through said first end module and about said first set of pulleys, and into said sliding module and about said second set of pulleys, so as to gain the mechanical advantage thereof when tensioning said flexible cord encased in said flexible plastic tubing; anda first cord retaining mechanism provided on said sliding module for retaining the free end of said flexible cord. 15. The communication tower panel security device of claim 14, which further comprises a first excess cord wind-up fixture provided on said sliding module and a second excess cord windup fixture provided on said second end module. 16. The communication tower panel security device of claim 14, which further comprises a second cord retaining mechanism provided on said second end module for retaining the free end of said flexible cord after excess flexible cord has been wound up around said first and second excess cord windup fixtures.
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