Truss structure for a utility pole

Abstract

A utility pole constructed from composite material. The pole has a triangular shaped first composite member which has an inner channel defined by three walls that intersect at three corresponding apexes. Within the first composite member is a second triangular shaped composite member that has three walls that intersect at three corresponding apexes. The apexes of the second member intersect with the walls of the first member so that the second member walls extend across the inner channel. The extension of the second member walls across the inner channel provides structural support for the walls of the first member and creates a relatively rigid composite utility pole. The utility pole may have additional triangular shaped composite members that are nested within the second member to further increase the stiffness of the pole.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.