[미국특허]
Pole mount and methods of installation and application
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
A47H-001/00
E04G-021/24
E04G-021/30
A47H-013/00
E04G-025/06
출원번호
US-0597641
(2015-01-15)
등록번호
US-9663962
(2017-05-30)
발명자
/ 주소
Whittemore, Jeffrey P.
출원인 / 주소
Zipwall, LLC.
대리인 / 주소
Onello & Mello, LLP
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초록▼
A pole mount includes a telescoping, length-adjustable pole having a head end and a foot end, a coarse length-adjustment mechanism, and a fine length-adjustment mechanism. The fine length-adjustment mechanism is proximal to the foot end of the pole and the coarse length-adjustment mechanism is at an
A pole mount includes a telescoping, length-adjustable pole having a head end and a foot end, a coarse length-adjustment mechanism, and a fine length-adjustment mechanism. The fine length-adjustment mechanism is proximal to the foot end of the pole and the coarse length-adjustment mechanism is at an end of a segment of the telescoping pole nearest the head end of the pole.
대표청구항▼
1. A pole mount, comprising: a telescoping, length-adjustable pole having a head end and a foot end;a coarse length-adjustment mechanism; anda fine length-adjustment mechanism,wherein the fine length-adjustment mechanism is proximal to the foot end of the pole and the coarse length-adjustment mechan
1. A pole mount, comprising: a telescoping, length-adjustable pole having a head end and a foot end;a coarse length-adjustment mechanism; anda fine length-adjustment mechanism,wherein the fine length-adjustment mechanism is proximal to the foot end of the pole and the coarse length-adjustment mechanism is at an end of a segment of the telescoping pole nearest the head end of the pole,wherein the fine length-adjustment mechanism comprises: a quick-release mechanism that engages and disengages a female threaded portion having female threads, the quick-release mechanism fixedly coupled to the foot end of the pole; anda threaded rod having a male thread corresponding to the female thread, such that when the quick release mechanism is in an engaged position the threaded rod slides freely through the female threaded portion and such that when the quick-release mechanism is in a disengaged position, the male thread and female threaded portion are engaged and can be rotated relative to each other,wherein the quick release mechanism further comprises a pedal that causes the female threaded portion to engage and disengage the threaded rod, andwherein, when the pedal is engaged, the pedal pivots relative to the threaded rod to release the female threaded portion from engagement with the threaded rod, and, when the pedal is released, the pedal pivots relative to the threaded rod to engage the male thread and the female threaded portion. 2. The pole mount of claim 1, wherein the pole comprises a plurality of telescoping segments. 3. The pole mount of claim 2, wherein the pole mount further comprises a foot, the fine length-adjustment mechanism being positioned between the foot and an outermost segment of the plurality of telescoping segments. 4. The pole mount of claim 1, wherein the coarse length-adjustment mechanism comprises an anchor secured to and within a narrowest segment of the pole, at a position proximal to the head end of the pole. 5. The pole mount of claim 4, wherein the coarse length-adjustment mechanism further comprises a head extending from the head end of the pole and traveling in a direction along the longitudinal axis of the pole relative to the anchor position within the pole. 6. The pole mount of claim 5, wherein the head comprises: a first portion, a portion of the first portion extending into an interior of the pole; anda second portion that extends transverse to the first portion; anda compression mechanism that biases the position of the head in an outward direction away from the anchor. 7. The pole mount of claim 6, wherein the anchor is constructed and arranged to limit outward extension of the head in the outward direction, and wherein the head comprises a stop that travels in relative motion with the head in the direction along the longitudinal axis of the pole, wherein the stop interfaces with the anchor to limit the outward extension of the head in the outward direction. 8. The pole mount of claim 1 further comprising: a foot coupled to an end of the threaded rod; anda pivot between the foot and threaded rod so that the foot and threaded rod pivot relative to each other. 9. The pole mount of claim 1 wherein the quick release mechanism further comprises the pedal that engages and disengages the female threaded portion. 10. The pole mount of claim 1, wherein the fine adjustment mechanism provides micro-adjustment of the pole length. 11. The pole mount of claim 1, wherein the fine adjustment mechanism provides for fine control of the amount of outward extension of the foot relative to a foot end of a widest segment of the pole. 12. The pole mount of claim 1 further comprising a compression meter indicating when a maximum longitudinal force is exceeded. 13. The pole mount of claim 5, further comprising a compression meter indicating when a maximum longitudinal force is exceeded, wherein the maximum longitudinal force is applied when the head is in a position where a lower surface of a portion of the head is in direct contact with an upper surface of a head end of the narrowest segment of the pole. 14. The pole mount of claim 12, wherein the compression meter comprises a spring and a visual indicator such that, when the spring of the compression meter is compressed to a predefined point, the visual indicator indicates that a predetermined longitudinally oriented compression force has been applied to the pole system. 15. The pole mount of claim 14, wherein the visual indicator comprises a painted ring that becomes obstructed when the maximum force is applied. 16. The pole mount of claim 14, wherein the visual indicator comprises a reflective material that becomes obstructed when the maximum force is applied. 17. The pole mount of claim 1, wherein the pole comprises a plurality of telescoping segments and locking mechanisms between pole segments for locking positions of adjacent segments relative to each other. 18. The pole of mount of claim 17, wherein at least one of the pole segments comprises at least one flat surface configured to mate with a flat inner surface of the locking mechanism. 19. A method of installing the pole mount of claim 14, comprising: coupling a curtain to the head end of the pole;mounting the pole such that the coarse adjustment mechanism adjusts the length of the pole;adjusting the length of the pole using the fine adjustment mechanism until the visual indicator indicates that a predetermined longitudinally oriented compression force has been applied to the pole system. 20. A pole mount, comprising: a telescoping, length-adjustable pole having a head end and a foot end;a coarse length-adjustment mechanism, wherein the coarse length-adjustment mechanism comprises: an anchor secured to and within a narrowest segment of the pole, at a position proximal to the head end of the pole;a head extending from the head end of the pole and traveling in a direction along the longitudinal axis of the pole relative to the anchor position within the pole; anda compression mechanism that biases the position of the head in an outward direction away from the anchor,wherein the anchor is constructed and arranged to limit outward extension of the head in the outward direction, and wherein the head comprises a stop that travels in relative motion with the head in the direction along the longitudinal axis of the pole, wherein the stop interfaces with the anchor to limit the outward extension of the head in the outward direction;a fine length-adjustment mechanism, wherein the fine length-adjustment mechanism is proximal to the foot end of the pole and the coarse length-adjustment mechanism is at an end of a segment of the telescoping pole nearest the head end of the pole, the fine length-adjustment mechanism comprising: a quick-release mechanism that engages and disengages a female threaded portion having female threads, the quick-release mechanism fixedly coupled to a foot end of the pole; anda threaded rod having a male thread corresponding to the female thread, such that when the quick release mechanism is in an engaged position the threaded rod slides freely through the female threaded portion and such that when the quick-release mechanism is in a disengaged position, the male thread and female threaded portion are engaged and can be rotated relative to each other,wherein the quick release mechanism further comprises a pedal that causes the female threaded portion to engage and disengage the threaded rod, andwherein, when the pedal is engaged, the pedal pivots relative to the threaded rod to release the female threaded portion from engagement with the threaded rod, and, when the pedal is released, the pedal pivots relative to the threaded rod to engage the male tread and the female threaded portion, anda compression meter indicating when a maximum applied longitudinal force is exceeded, wherein the compression meter comprises a spring and a visual indicator such that, when the spring of the compression meter is compressed to a predefined point, the visual indicator indicates that a predetermined longitudinally oriented compression force has been applied to the pole system,wherein the visual indicator becomes entirely obstructed when the maximum force is applied. 21. The pole mount of claim 20, wherein the head comprises: a first portion, a portion of the first portion extending into an interior of the pole; anda second portion that extends transverse to the first portion. 22. The pole mount of claim 20 further comprising: a foot coupled to an end of the threaded rod; anda pivot between the foot and threaded rod so that the foot and threaded rod pivot relative to each other. 23. The pole mount of claim 20, wherein the maximum longitudinal force is applied when the head is in a position where a lower surface of a portion of the head is in direct contact with an upper surface of a head end of the narrowest segment of the pole. 24. The pole mount of claim 23, wherein the visual indicator comprises a painted ring or reflective material that becomes obstructed when the maximum force is applied. 25. The pole mount of claim 20, wherein the compression meter further comprises a cap and a bottom portion; wherein, when the spring of the compression meter is compressed, the spring is compressed between the cap and the bottom portion; andwherein the visual indicator becomes entirely obstructed by at least one of the cap and the bottom portion when the maximum force is applied. 26. A pole mount, comprising: a length-adjustable pole;a length-adjustment mechanism that adjusts a length of the pole;a compression meter indicating when a maximum applied longitudinal force is exceeded, wherein the compression meter comprises a spring and a visual indicator such that, when the spring of the compression meter is compressed to a predefined point, the visual indicator indicates that a predetermined longitudinally oriented compression force has been applied to the pole by the length-adjustment mechanism,wherein the compression meter further comprises a cap and a bottom portion;wherein, when the spring of the compression meter is compressed, the spring is compressed between the cap and the bottom portion; andwherein the visual indicator becomes entirely obstructed by at least one of the cap or the bottom portion when the maximum force is applied wherein the visual indicator comprises a painted ring or reflective material that becomes obstructed when the maximum force is applied. 27. The pole mount of claim 26, wherein the length-adjustment mechanism comprises: a quick-release mechanism that engages and disengages a female threaded portion having female threads, the quick-release mechanism fixedly coupled to the pole; anda threaded rod having a male thread corresponding to the female thread, such that when the quick release mechanism is in an engaged position the threaded rod slides freely through the female threaded portion and such that when the quick-release mechanism is in a disengaged position, the male thread and female threaded portion are engaged and can be rotated relative to each other.
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