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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 30, 2012
Filed:
Aug. 03, 2009
Myron Gordin, Oskaloosa, IA (US);
David L. Barker, Ottumwa, IA (US);
Timothy J. Boyle, Oskaloosa, IA (US);
Christopher T. Chantos, Davenport, IA (US);
Philip D. Hol, New Sharon, IA (US);
Darrell D. Rogers, Oskaloosa, IA (US);
Kenneth G. Lewis, Jr., New Sharon, IA (US);
Timothy D. Mcgill, Pleasantville, IA (US);
Myron Gordin, Oskaloosa, IA (US);
David L. Barker, Ottumwa, IA (US);
Timothy J. Boyle, Oskaloosa, IA (US);
Christopher T. Chantos, Davenport, IA (US);
Philip D. Hol, New Sharon, IA (US);
Darrell D. Rogers, Oskaloosa, IA (US);
Kenneth G. Lewis, Jr., New Sharon, IA (US);
Timothy D. McGill, Pleasantville, IA (US);
Musco Corporation, Oskaloosa, IA (US);
Abstract
Methods and apparatuses are provided that can be utilized for accurate pre-aiming and installation of devices. The devices are pre-set to an aiming orientation relative to a universal reference plane. The reference plane is then correlated to a feature of a pole, tower, or other structure that will be used to elevate or suspend the devices. A position sensing subsystem is utilized to inform a worker when each device is correctly angularly oriented to the reference plane. The worker simply moves the mounting structure for the device to the correct three-dimensional angular orientation, uses the position sensor to confirm the correct orientation to within a highly accurate margin of error, and either locks the device in that orientation or marks the orientation. The pole, tower, or other elevating structure is then preliminarily erected at its pre-designed location and pre-designed rotational orientation with the pre-aimed devices.