Mounting brackets and systems
A mounting assembly for cellular communication components includes a support mast and a mast bracket with w-shaped geometry. The mast bracket includes a central body defining a groove to receive the support mast. The mast bracket also includes a first support tab extending from the central body opposite the groove in a first direction. The first support tab defines a first slot. A second support tab extends from the central body opposite the groove in the first direction with the second support tab substantially parallel to the first support tab and defining a second slot. A device bracket is coupled to the mast bracket and comprises an elongated body to receive cellular equipment. A third support tab extends from the elongated body opposite the mating surface and defines a fifth slot. A fastener extends through the first slot, the second slot, and the fifth slot.
1. A cellular communication assembly comprising:
a support mast having a first diameter;
a mast bracket having a w-shaped geometry and coupled to the support mast, the mast bracket comprising:
a central body defining a groove to receive the support mast;
a first support tab extending from the central body opposite the groove in a first direction, the first support tab defining a first slot; and
a second support tab extending from the central body opposite the groove in the first direction, wherein the second support tab is substantially parallel to the first support tab and defines a second slot;
a device bracket coupled to the mast bracket, the device bracket comprising:
an elongated body defining a third slot through a first end of a mating surface of the elongated body, the elongated body defining a fourth slot through a second end of the mating surface opposite the first end; and
a third support tab extending from the elongated body opposite the mating surface, the third support tab defining a fifth slot; and
a fastener disposed through the first slot, the second slot, and the fifth slot.
2. The cellular communication assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:
a transceiver radio unit coupled adjacent to the mating surface of the device bracket;
a second fastener extending through the third slot and into the transceiver radio unit; and
a third fastener extending through the fourth slot and into the transceiver radio unit.
3. The cellular communication assembly of claim 1 , wherein the mast bracket further comprises:
a first weld joint between the central body and the first support tab; and
a second weld joint between the central body and the first support tab.
4. The cellular communication assembly of claim 1 , wherein the central body of the mast bracket defines a first opening through a first distal end of the mast bracket and a second opening through a second distal end of the mast bracket.
5. The cellular communication assembly of claim 4 , further comprising a spacer disposed between the first support tab and the second support tab with the fastener extending through the spacer.
6. The cellular communication assembly of claim 1 , wherein the device bracket is formed by stamping a sheet of metal and bending the third support tab orthogonal to the elongated body.
7. The cellular communication assembly of claim 1 , wherein the third slot and the fourth slot define a minimum mounting pitch and a maximum mounting pitch.
8. The cellular communication assembly of claim 1 , wherein the fastener translates within the first slot, the second slot, and the fifth slot to adjust a position of the mating surface.
9. A mounting assembly comprising:
a mast bracket having a w-shaped geometry and comprising:
a central body defining a groove configured to receive a support mast;
a first support tab extending from the central body opposite the groove in a first direction, the first support tab defining a first slot; and
a second support tab extending from the central body opposite the groove in the first direction, the second support tab substantially parallel to the first support tab and defining a second slot;
a spacer disposed between the first support tab and the second support tab, the spacer defining a passage;
a fastener extending through the first slot, the second slot, and the passage;
a device bracket coupled to the mast bracket, the device bracket comprising:
an elongated body defining a third slot through a first end of a mating surface of the elongated body, the elongated body defining a fourth slot through a second end of the mating surface opposite the first end; and
a third support tab extending from the elongated body opposite the mating surface, the third support tab defining a fifth slot with the fastener extending through the fifth slot.
10. The mounting assembly of claim 9 , wherein the mast bracket further comprises:
a first weld joint between the central body and the first support tab; and
a second weld joint between the central body and the first support tab.
11. The mounting assembly of claim 9 , wherein the central body of the mast bracket defines a first opening through a first end of the mast bracket and a second opening through a second end of the mast bracket.
12. The mounting assembly of claim 9 , wherein the fastener translates along the first slot and the second slot to adjust a position of the fastener relative to the central body.
13. The mounting assembly of claim 9 , wherein the spacer contacts the first support tab and the second support tab.
14. The mounting assembly of claim 9 , wherein the first support tab is pressed between a head of the fastener and the spacer.
15. The mounting assembly of claim 14 , wherein the second support tab is pressed between a nut of the fastener and the spacer.
16. A mast bracket, comprising:
a central body with a w-shaped geometry and defining a central a groove shaped to receive a support mast;
a first support tab extending from the central body opposite the groove in a first direction, the first support tab defining a first elongated slot aligned with a central peak of the w-shaped geometry; and
a second support tab extending from the central body opposite the groove in the first direction, the second support tab substantially parallel to the first support tab and defining a second elongated slot aligned with the central peak of the w-shaped geometry.
17. The mast bracket of claim 16 , further comprising a spacer disposed between the first support tab and the second support tab, the spacer defining a passage.
18. The mast bracket of claim 17 , further comprising a fastener extending through the first elongated slot, the passage, and the second elongated slot.
19. The mast bracket of claim 18 , wherein the fastener translates along the first slot and the second slot to adjust a position of the fastener and the spacer relative to the central body.