20240052668. FLEXIBLE CABLE GUIDE LINK ASSEMLBY FOR A HINGED TOWER simplified abstract (Great Plains Towers, Inc.)
FLEXIBLE CABLE GUIDE LINK ASSEMLBY FOR A HINGED TOWER
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Kevin Reski of West Fargo ND (US)
FLEXIBLE CABLE GUIDE LINK ASSEMLBY FOR A HINGED TOWER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240052668 titled 'FLEXIBLE CABLE GUIDE LINK ASSEMLBY FOR A HINGED TOWER
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a tower with a base section and a tower section hinged together, allowing the tower section to pivot relative to the base section. A flexible cable guide link assembly is attached to the tower section, extending across the hinge axis and into the base section.
- Tower with base section and hinged tower section
- Hinge assembly allows tower section to pivot
- Flexible cable guide link assembly attached to tower section
- Extends across hinge axis and into base section
Potential Applications
- Telecommunication towers
- Wind turbines
- Observation towers
Problems Solved
- Facilitates maintenance and repair of tower sections
- Allows for easier installation of equipment on tower
Benefits
- Increased flexibility in tower design
- Simplified maintenance procedures
- Improved safety during tower operations
Original Abstract Submitted
a tower includes a base section; a tower section hinged to the base section; a hinge assembly between the base section and the tower section, the hinge assembly defines a hinge axis about which the tower section hinges relative to the base section; and a flexible cable guide link assembly attached to the tower section such that the flexible cable guide link assembly extends across the hinge axis and into the base section.