Abstract: A cross arm is provided, for use in a support structure for conductors within an electrical grid. The cross arm is made of weather resistant glass fibre reinforced two component polyurethane based polymers and has a āCā cross sectional shape typically arranged in a double configuration. Pairs of the cross arms are attached to utility poles in a parallel position on opposite sides of the utility pole to meet predefined design conditions. Alternatively, a single cross arm may be attached to a utility pole.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 22, 2014
Publication date:
May 15, 2014
Applicants:
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority, FRP Transmissions Inc.
Inventors:
Grant Robert Lockhart, Ralph Walter Ulm, Adelana Gilpin-Jackson, Janos Csaba Toth