Pole pulling apparatus and method

Patent · 31 December 1988

OSTI ID:866919

McIntire, Gary L ^[1]

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1. 12 Honeybee La., Idaho Falls, ID 83402

An apparatus for removal of embedded utility-type poles which removes the poles quickly and efficiently from their embedded position without damage to the pole or surrounding structures. The apparatus includes at least 2 piston/cylinder members equally spaced about the pole, and a head member affixed to the top of each piston. Elongation of the piston induces rotation of the head into the pole to increase the gripping action and reduce slippage. Repeated actuation and retraction of the piston and head member will "jack" the pole from its embedded position.

• Research Organization: EG & G IDAHO INC
• DOE Contract Number: AC07-76ID01570
• Assignee: McIntire, Gary L. (12 Honeybee La., Idaho Falls, ID 83402)
• Patent Number(s): US 4822006
• OSTI ID: 866919
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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