Utility pole caddy
A utility pole caddy has a trapezoidal-shaped component with a base and an opposing top. The top includes a concave portion effective to receive a utility pole positioned horizontally relative to the ground. The dimensions of the utility pole caddy are effective to deny pole movement without mechanical assistance. This utility pole secures utility poles at temporary work sites and prevents rolling, reduces vandalism by requiring a machine to remove a pole from the device, and assists crews setting poles by elevating the tops of the poles prior to setting.
1. A utility pole caddy, comprising:
a trapezoidal-shaped component having a base and an opposing top;
the top including a concave parabolic portion that receives a utility pole positioned horizontally relative to the ground by two points of contact;
wherein dimensions of the utility pole caddy are effective to deny pole movement without mechanical assistance.
2. The utility pole caddy of claim 1 wherein the concave portion is a parabola sized to accommodate a range of utility pole diameters with two points of contact.
3. The utility pole caddy of claim 1 wherein a nadir of the concave portion is spaced from the base providing an opening to receive a setting strap.
4. The utility pole caddy of claim 1 further including protrusions extending from the base effective to limit movement on hard or frozen surfaces.
5. The utility pole caddy of claim 1 formed from a material capable of withstanding a compressive force of 6,000 pounds without deformation.