Patents Assigned to Swivelpole Patent Pty Ltd.
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Patent number: 10598359Abstract: A mechanism for lowering a pole, such as a light pole, is disclosed. The mechanism includes a base arranged to rotate about a vertical axis of a pole portion, and an engaging portion arranged to rotate about an operating axis. The operating axis is in the order of 115° relative to the vertical axis. A pole member is fixed to an arm of the engaging portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2016Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: Swivelpole Patent Pty LtdInventors: Robert John Pannekoek, Peter Pannekoek
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Patent number: 10392826Abstract: A method of installing a joint into a light pole is described. The method includes the steps of supporting the light pole during cutting, then lowering a free portion of the lightpole about a hinge. The hinge is configured such that when a free portion of the light pole is lowered, wiring internal of the light pole is not significantly stretched.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2014Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: SWIVELPOLE PATENT PTY LTDInventors: Robert John Pannekoek, Peter Pannekoek
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Publication number: 20180231224Abstract: A mechanism for lowering a pole, such as a light pole, is disclosed. The mechanism includes a base arranged to rotate about a vertical axis of a pole portion, and an engaging portion arranged to rotate about an operating axis. The operating axis is in the order of 115° relative to the vertical axis. A pole member is fixed to an arm of the engaging portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2016Publication date: August 16, 2018Applicant: Swivelpole Patent Pty LtdInventors: Robert John Pannekoek, Peter Pannekoek
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Patent number: 9945143Abstract: A swiveling joint for use in a pole such as a light pole is disclosed. The swiveling joint connects a first member mounted to a lower leg of a pole with a second member mounted to an upper leg of the pole. The second leg has a skirt which sits around an annular portion of the first member, with a bearing member located between the first and second members. The bearing member can be moved from outside the second member between a locked position where the joint is fixed, and a released position where the joint can rotate.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2014Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: Swivelpole Patent Pty LtdInventors: Robert John Pannekoek, Peter Pannekoek
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Patent number: 9534626Abstract: An environmentally robust joint for use in a lowering pole assembly comprising a lower pole section and an upper pole section. The joint includes a lower adaptor comprising a lower pivot member defining a first central wiring passage and an upper adaptor comprising an upper pivot member defining a second central wiring passage communicating with the first central wiring passage. The upper pivot member is rotationally coupled to the lower pivot member, and sharing a common axis of rotation. At least one of the lower adaptor and the upper adaptor comprises a pole adaptor mounted at an operative angle to the axis of rotation. The pole adaptor includes an open end for receiving an end of a pole section, and an internal wiring tube communicating with the first central wiring passage and the second central wiring passage.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2014Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: SWIVELPOLE PATENT PTY LTDInventors: Michael Walton, Andrew J. Grant
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Publication number: 20160312488Abstract: A swiveling joint for use in a pole such as a light pole is disclosed. The swiveling joint connects a first member mounted to a lower leg of a pole with a second member mounted to an upper leg of the pole. The second leg has a skirt which sits around an annular portion of the first member, with a bearing member located between the first and second members. The bearing member can be moved from outside the second member between a locked position where the joint is fixed, and a released position where the joint can rotate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2014Publication date: October 27, 2016Applicant: Swivelpole Patent Pty LtdInventors: Robert John Pannekoek, Peter Pannekoek
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Publication number: 20160069098Abstract: A method of installing a joint into a light pole is described. The method includes the steps of supporting the light pole during cutting, then lowering a free portion of the lightpole about a hinge. The hinge is configured such that when a free portion of the light pole is lowered, wiring internal of the light pole is not significantly stretched.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicant: SWIVELPOLE PATENT PTY LTDInventors: Robert John Pannekoek, Peter Pannekoek
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Publication number: 20150275961Abstract: An environmentally robust joint for use in a lowering pole assembly comprising a lower pole section and an upper pole section. The joint includes a lower adaptor comprising a lower pivot member defining a first central wiring passage and an upper adaptor comprising an upper pivot member defining a second central wiring passage communicating with the first central wiring passage. The upper pivot member is rotationally coupled to the lower pivot member, and sharing a common axis of rotation. At least one of the lower adaptor and the upper adaptor comprises a pole adaptor mounted at an operative angle to the axis of rotation. The pole adaptor includes an open end for receiving an end of a pole section, and an internal wiring tube communicating with the first central wiring passage and the second central wiring passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2014Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: SWIVELPOLE PATENT PTY LTDInventors: Michael Walton, Andrew J. Grant
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Publication number: 20140307452Abstract: A light clamp includes a rotating joint. The light clamp is arranged to be fixed at two locations to a light pole, which can then be cut; between the location. The cut portion of the light pole can be rotated away from the uncut portion in order for maintenance to be effected.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2012Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: Swivelpole Patent Pty LtdInventor: Robert John Pannekoek
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Patent number: 8814221Abstract: Apparatus for use in a pivoting pole assembly including a first component comprising an outside face adapted for connection with a support element, and a first inside face, and defining a first central wiring passage; and a second component defining a second central wiring passage, and comprising an outside face adapted for connection with the base end of the elongate object and an inside face rotationally coupled to the first inside face. The first central passage and the second central passage are fluidly connected and share a common axis of rotation, and the first component rotates with respect to the second component about a common axis of rotation. The apparatus also includes an annular locking mechanism including arcuate channels a radial distance from the axis; and protrusions extending into the channels such that upon respective rotation of components the protrusions travel along the channels.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2012Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Swivelpole Patent Pty Ltd.Inventor: Andrew J Grant