System and method for carbon fiber pole construction
US11939783B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B7/027
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A unique carbon fiber structure that achieves the strength and durability of steel tower alternatives at 90% less weight and a lower total installed cost, providing affordable carbon fiber telecommunication towers that are engineered for peak strength to weight performance wherein the carbon fiber structure is a vertical elongated tower body of decreasing area with an internal installation shaft provided therein to house one or more radio base stations wherein the tower may be made of multiple cylindrical or cone shaped hollow segments with a shaved upper portion whereby the segments are created with carbon fiber and fiberglass hoop windings.
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