US Patent:
20210262248, Aug 26, 2021
Inventors:
- Hickory NC, US
Ulrich Gienger - Fairview TX, US
International Classification:
E04H 12/22
H01Q 1/12
E04H 12/08
Abstract:
A base assembly for a monopole includes: an elongate monopole with a lower end; a base plate with a hole, the lower end of the monopole inserted into the hole; and a reinforcing ring encircling the lower end of the monopole, the reinforcing ring having upper and lower ends. A first weld is present between the upper end of the reinforcing ring and the monopole; a second weld is present between the lower end of the reinforcing ring, the base plate, and the monopole, and a third weld is present between the lower end of the monopole and an outer surface of the hole.