A rotating conductor holder includes at least a first and second conductor retainer, which are mounted to and spaced apart along a rotating base member at a distance substantially corresponding to the separation distance between the two or more existing sub-conductors that are to be replaced during
A rotating conductor holder includes at least a first and second conductor retainer, which are mounted to and spaced apart along a rotating base member at a distance substantially corresponding to the separation distance between the two or more existing sub-conductors that are to be replaced during a restringing procedure. The base member is rotatably attached to a support, which may be mounted on at least one insulator. The at least one insulator may be mounted on an arm on the end of a boom. An actuator and linkage may be provided to rotate the base member about its support.
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1. An electrical conductor holding apparatus adaptable to be mounted to an end of a boom comprising: a first conductor retainer and a second conductor retainer;a base member defining a through-hole, said first conductor retainer and second conductor retainer mounted to said base member;a pin;a pylon
1. An electrical conductor holding apparatus adaptable to be mounted to an end of a boom comprising: a first conductor retainer and a second conductor retainer;a base member defining a through-hole, said first conductor retainer and second conductor retainer mounted to said base member;a pin;a pylon defining a through-hole at a first end, said base member pivotably mounted to said pylon by said pin passing through said through-hole in said pylon and said through-hole in said base member;a support plate to which a second end of said pylon is mounted; andat least one insulator mounted to said support plate. 2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said at least one insulator has a first insulator end and a second insulator end, and wherein said first insulator end is mounted to said support plate. 3. The apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising a lifter base to which said second insulator end mounts. 4. The apparatus according to claim 3, further comprising: a boom adapter, said boom adapter pivotably mounted to said lifter base. 5. The apparatus according to claim 4, further comprising: a first actuator having a first actuator first end and a first actuator second end, said first actuator first end mounted to said boom adapter, and said first actuator second end mounted to said lifter base. 6. The apparatus according to claim 5, wherein said first actuator controls angular movement of said lifter base. 7. The apparatus according to claim 5, further comprising: a linkage pivotably mounted to said lifter plate; anda second actuator having a second actuator first end and a second actuator second end, said second actuator first end mounted to said lifter base, and said second actuator second end mounted to said linkage. 8. The apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the second actuator drives said linkage. 9. The apparatus according to claim 7, further comprising: an actuating rod having an actuating rod first end and an actuating rod second end, said actuating rod first end pivotably connected to said linkage, and said actuating rod second end pivotably connected to said base member. 10. The apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the actuating rod is electrically insulating. 11. The apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the actuating rod is at least as long as said at least one insulator. 12. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said first conductor retainer and said second conductor retainer are completely closeable. 13. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said base member is rotatable through at least 90 degrees. 14. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said through-hole in said base member is between said first conductor retainer and second conductor retainer. 15. A rotating conductor holder for capturing and rotating the orientation of a plurality of sub-conductors having a pre-determined spacing between them, the apparatus comprising: at least a first and second conductor retainer mounted to and spaced apart along a base member at substantially the pre-determined spacing therebetween,a support mounted atop at least one insulator, said base member rotatably mounted on said support. 16. The apparatus of claim 15 further comprising a remotely actuated actuator cooperating with said base member whereby, upon actuation of said actuator said base member is selectively rotatable through an arc of rotation relative to said support. 17. The apparatus of claim 16 wherein said actuator includes a linkage member having an insulator electrically insulating opposite ends of said linkage member from each other. 18. The apparatus of claim 16 wherein a range of motion of said arc of rotation is governed by a corresponding range of actuation of said actuator. 19. The apparatus of claim 18 wherein said base member is a cross-arm, and wherein said support includes a pylon, and wherein said cross-arm has at least one of said conductor retainers mounted on each of opposite ends of said cross-arm and wherein said cross-arm is pivotally mounted on one end of said pylon, an opposite end of said pylon said adapted for mounting on said at least one insulator. 20. The apparatus of claim 19 wherein said cross-arm is said pivotally mounted on said pylon at substantially a mid-way long said cross-arm. 21. The apparatus of claim 20 wherein said conductor retainers include u-shaped conductor retainers having openings into said retainers, and wherein said range of motion is substantially 90 degrees between a vertical position wherein said cross-arm is substantially vertical and a horizontal position wherein said cross arm is substantially horizontal, and wherein said retainers are oriented 45 degrees on said cross-arm so that said openings are open upwardly when said cross-arm is in both said vertical and horizontal positions and across said range of motion. 22. The apparatus of claim 21 wherein said linkage member includes an elongate electrically insulated rod between upper and lower driven linkages. 23. The apparatus of claim 22 wherein said upper and lower driven linkages are linkage driven by a linear actuator. 24. The apparatus of claim 23 wherein said rod is substantially parallel to said at least one insulator, and wherein said pylon is mounted at an upper end of said at least one insulator and wherein a lower end of said at least one insulator is mounted on a levelable lifter base adapted to be mounted onto an end of a boom. 25. The apparatus of claim 24 wherein said retainers include conductor retention covers over said openings, and said retainers are inclined substantially 45 degrees relative to said cross-arm. 26. A rotating conductor holder for capturing and rotating the orientation of a plurality of sub-conductors having a pre-determined spacing between them, the apparatus comprising: at least a first and second conductor retainer mounted to and spaced apart along a base member at substantially the pre-determined spacing therebetween,a support adapted to be mountable atop at least one insulator, said base member rotatably mounted on said support,wherein said conductor retainers include u-shaped conductor retainers having openings into said retainers, and wherein said retainers are oriented 45 degrees on said cross-arm so that said openings are open upwardly when said cross-arm is in vertical and horizontal positions and across a range of motion therebetween. 27. The apparatus of claim 26 further comprising a remotely actuated actuator cooperating with said base member whereby, upon actuation of said actuator said base member is selectively rotatable through an arc of rotation relative to said support. 28. The apparatus of claim 27 wherein said actuator includes a linkage member having an insulator electrically insulating opposite ends of said linkage member from each other. 29. The apparatus of claim 28 wherein a range of motion of said arc of rotation is governed by a corresponding range of actuation of said actuator. 30. The apparatus of claim 29 wherein said base member is a cross-arm, and wherein said support includes a pylon, and wherein said cross-arm has at least one of said conductor retainers mounted on each of opposite ends of said cross-arm and wherein said cross-arm is pivotally mounted on one end of said pylon, an opposite end of said pylon said adapted for mounting on said at least one insulator. 31. The apparatus of claim 30 wherein said cross-arm is said pivotally mounted on said pylon at substantially a mid-way long said cross-arm. 32. The apparatus of claim 31 wherein said linkage member includes an elongate electrically insulated rod between upper and lower driven linkages. 33. The apparatus of claim 32 wherein said upper and lower driven linkages are linkage driven by a linear actuator. 34. The apparatus of claim 33 wherein said rod is substantially parallel to said at least one insulator, and wherein said pylon is mounted at an upper end of said at least one insulator and wherein a lower end of said at least one insulator is mounted on a levelable lifter base adapted to be mounted onto an end of a boom. 35. The apparatus of claim 34 wherein said retainers include conductor retention covers over said openings, and said retainers are inclined substantially 45 degrees relative to said cross-arm. 36. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said base member is selectively rotatable about a vertical axis of rotation. 37. The apparatus of claim 15 wherein said base member is selectively rotatable about a vertical axis of rotation.
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