CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS)

[0001] The present application claims the benefit of United States Provisional Application Number 63/219,454, filed on July 8, 2021 and United States Provisional Application Number 63/238,407, filed on August 30, 2021. The disclosures of the above-identified applications are herein incorporated by reference in their entirety.

FIELD

[0002] The present disclosure relates to equipment enclosures and, more particularly, to a pole topper enclosure for electronic equipment, especially telecommunications equipment.

BACKGROUND

[0003] Equipment enclosures house telecommunications equipment for protection from the environment. Generally, servicing the equipment includes opening the equipment enclosure for access to the equipment, which is followed by a subsequent reclosing of the equipment enclosure when service is complete. Equipment for telecommunications includes antennas, radios, receivers, and transponders, amongst other examples.

[0004] An issue which arises during use of an equipment enclosure is whether equipment housed by the equipment enclosure is accessible for servicing. A further issue is heat generation within the equipment enclosure caused by operation of the electronic equipment. Another issue is whether the enclosure can accommodate different pole sizes. These issues limit the functionality of equipment enclosures.

SUMMARY

[0005] In one aspect, the present application provides for a pole topper enclosure, which includes an enclosure body having a plurality of frames; a first portion of the frames supporting a first piece of telecommunications equipment within the enclosure body; a plurality of fan trays attached to a second portion of the frames below the first piece of telecommunications equipment; a plurality of supports extending from the frames and supporting a second piece of telecommunications equipment above the first piece of telecommunications equipment; and a plurality of door assemblies attached to molded hinges extending from the frames and the supports and movable between a closed position in which the door assemblies close an opening in the enclosure body, and an open position in which the first piece of telecommunications equipment and the second piece of telecommunications equipment are accessible via said opening for service.

[0006] In another aspect, the present application provides for a pole topper enclosure, which includes an enclosure body having a plurality of frames; a first portion of the frames supporting a first piece of telecommunications equipment within the enclosure body; a second portion of the frames supporting a plurality of fans below the first piece of telecommunications equipment; a tapered transition panel extending from the frames and forming a bottom end of the enclosure body; a plurality of supports extending from the frames and supporting a second piece of telecommunications equipment above the first piece of telecommunications equipment; and a plurality of door assemblies attached to molded hinges extending from the frames and the supports and movable between a closed position closing an opening in the enclosure body and an open position in which the first piece of telecommunications equipment and the second piece of telecommunications equipment are accessible via said opening for service.

[0007] In another aspect, the present application provides for a pole topper enclosure, which includes an enclosure body having a plurality of frames; a first frame of the frames supporting a first piece of telecommunications equipment within the enclosure body; a plurality of fans extending from the first frame and below the first piece of telecommunications equipment; a tapered transition panel having an adjustable diameter and extending from the frames; a plurality of supports extending from the frames and supporting a second piece of telecommunications equipment above the first piece of telecommunications equipment; and a plurality of door assemblies attached to molded hinges extending from the frames and the supports and movable between a closed position closing an opening in the enclosure body and an open position in which the first piece of telecommunications equipment and the second piece of telecommunications equipment are accessible via said opening for service.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0008] FIGS. 1A-1C illustrate a pole topper enclosure in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure. [0009] FIG. 2A-2C illustrates door assemblies of the pole topper enclosure shown in FIGS. 1A-1C.

[0010] FIGS. 3A-3J illustrate frames of the pole topper enclosure shown in FIGS. 1A-1C.

[0011] FIGS. 4A-4H illustrate supports of the pole topper enclosure shown in FIGS. 1A-1C.

[0012] FIGS. 5A-5C illustrate a panel of the pole topper enclosure shown in FIGS. 1A-1C.

[0013] FIGS. 6A-6E illustrate electronic equipment for housing by the pole topper enclosure shown in FIGS. 1A-1C.

[0014] FIGS. 7A and 7B illustrate additional electronic equipment for housing by the pole topper enclosure shown in FIGS. 1A-1C.

[0015] FIGS. 8A-8E illustrate the pole topper enclosure shown in FIGS. 1A-1C enclosing the electronic equipment of FIGS. 6A-7B.

[0016] FIGS. 9A-9K illustrate the pole topper enclosure shown in FIGS. 1A-1C mounted on a pole.

[0017] FIGS. 10A-10H illustrate the transition panel covering the pole shown in FIGS. 9A- 9K.

[0018] FIGS. 11A-11E illustrate embodiments of the transition panel shown in FIGS. 10A- 10H.

[0019] FIGS 12A-12B illustrate a stackable arrangement of the pole topper.

PET All ED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS [0020] The present disclosure seeks to address the problems arising from equipment enclosures. In embodiments, aspects of the invention provide for a pole topper enclosure which houses multiple pieces of electronic equipment on top of a pole. Embodiments of the pole topper enclosure address the issue of accessing the electronic equipment for servicing by providing a plurality of door assemblies surrounding the electronic equipment. In this way, multiple pieces of electronic equipment are accessible for servicing from multiple sides of the pole topper enclosure. In further embodiments, the pole tope enclosure includes frames and supports for supporting and reconfiguring the multiple pieces of electronic equipment within the pole topper enclosure. In this way, the pole topper enclosure provides flexibility in supporting the electronic equipment and reconfiguring the electronic equipment within the pole topper enclosure. [0021] The pole topper enclosure disclosed herein also addresses the issue of heat generation within the pole topper enclosure resulting from the operation of the electronic equipment. Embodiments of the pole topper enclosure address the issue of heat generation by include fan trays with fans below the electronic equipment. In further embodiments, the pole topper enclosure includes vent holes to dissipate the heat from within the pole topper enclosure. In this way, the pole topper enclosure provides heat dissipation to prevent issues with the electronic equipment from heat.

[0022] The pole topper enclosure disclosed herein also addresses the issue of accommodating different pole sizes. Embodiments of the pole topper enclosure address the issue of different pole sizes by having a tapered transition panel which has an adjustable diameter to accommodate different pole sizes. In this way, the pole topper enclosure allows for implementation with poles having various diameters.

[0023] FIGS. 1A and IB illustrate a pole topper enclosure 100 for protecting electronic equipment, especially telecommunications equipment, according to one aspect of the present disclosure. In embodiments, the pole topper enclosure 100 is an enclosure for housing electronic equipment for a 5th generation (5G) mobile network. Examples of 5G electronic equipment include antennas, radios, and multiplexers, amongst other examples. In embodiments, the pole topper enclosure 100 houses electronic equipment that needs servicing a number of times a year. [0024] As shown in FIGS. 1A and IB, the pole topper enclosure 100 includes door assemblies 105, 105a, a transition panel 160, and a top panel 180. In embodiments, the pole topper enclosure 100 has a height of 7.5 feet, amongst other examples. In further embodiments, the pole topper enclosure 100 has a height of 5.5 feet without the transition panel 160, for example. In this way, the pole topper enclosure 100 is able to house multiple pieces of electronic equipment for protection from the environment. As shown in FIGS. 1A and IB, the door assemblies 105, 105a are in a closed position 102.

[0025] In embodiments, the door assemblies 105, 105 secure to components within an interior of the pole topper enclosure 100. In embodiments, a molded hinge 130 allows for the door assemblies 105, 105a to be movable between a closed position in which the door assemblies 105, 105a enclose a first piece of telecommunications equipment and a second piece of telecommunications equipment and an open position in which the door assemblies 105, 105a enclose the first piece of telecommunications equipment and the second piece of telecommunications equipment and an open position in which the first piece of telecommunications equipment and the second piece of telecommunications equipment are accessible for service. In further embodiments, the molded hinge 130 allows for moving the door assemblies 105, 105a into a closed position. In this way, the door assemblies 105, 105a are movable into an open position and a closed position by the molded hinge 130.

[0026] FIG. 1C illustrates additional components of the pole topper enclosure 100. In embodiments, the pole topper enclosure 100 includes fan trays 140, frames 150, covers 155, mounting brackets 165, 175, and supports 170. As shown in FIG. 1C, the transition panel 160 includes panels 161, 161a, and 161b. In this way, the transition panel 160 is able to cover an upper portion of the pole which supports the pole topper enclosure 100 after the pole topper enclosure 100 is mounted to the pole by a mounting bracket. In embodiments, the transition panel 160 includes vent holes 162. In further embodiments, the transition panel 160 is a tapered transition panel in view of a diameter of the transition panel 160 gradually decreasing from a top portion of the transition panel 160 to a bottom portion of the transition panel 160.

[0027] In embodiments, the door assemblies 105, 105a, the covers 155, the frames 150, the transition panel 160, the supports 170, and the top panel 180 are all made from a moldable material which provides structure to protect the electronic equipment. In embodiments, the moldable material is a nylon 6,6 material, amongst other examples. Benefits of implementing nylon 6,6 material include a careful tolerance control of thickness for these components. In this way, the door assemblies 105, 105a, the covers 155, the frames 150, the transition panel 160, the supports 170, and the top panel 180 have thicknesses which do not interfere with the transmission of signals transmitted from and received by the electronic equipment, thereby preventing transmission issues.

[0028] Additional benefits of nylon 6,6 include an ability to curve the door assemblies 105, 105a, the covers 155, the transition panel 160, and the top panel 180. In this way, nylon 6,6 allows for curved surfaces so that the pole topper enclosure 100 has a diameter which accommodates multiple pieces of electronic equipment. As an example, the pole topper enclosure 100 has a diameter of 26 inches, amongst other examples. Accordingly, the pole topper enclosure 100 is capable of accommodating electronic equipment with relatively larger sizes. [0029] In embodiments, the nylon 6,6 material also allows for the pole topper enclosure 100 to have a relatively lighter weight in view of other enclosures. As an example, the door assemblies 105, 105a, the covers 155, the frames 150, the transition panel 160, the supports 170, and the top panel 180 all together have a total weight of 33.7 kg. In this way, the relatively lighter weight of pole topper enclosure 100 allows for support by a larger number of poles in view of other enclosures. Further benefits of nylon 6,6 include a decrease in parts, an ability to be colorable, and an ability to provide surface texture on the door assemblies 105, 105a, the covers 155, the frames 150, the transition panel 160, the supports 170, and the top panel 180, amongst other benefits.

[0030] FIGS. 2A-2C illustrate the door assemblies 105, 105a of the pole topper enclosure 100. In embodiments, the door assemblies 105, 105a include vent holes 135, which enable air to flow from an outside environment to an interior the pole topper enclosure 100. In this way, the vent holes 135 allow for cooling of the electronic equipment housed within an interior of the pole topper enclosure 100. In further embodiments, the vent holes 135 allow for heat dissipation from within the interior of the pole topper enclosure 100. The vent holes 135 are any number of openings and in any pattern which facilitates air flow for cooling the electronic equipment housed by the pole topper enclosure 100. In embodiments, screen assemblies may be secured to the door assemblies 105, 105a for covering the vent holes 135 so as to prevent objects from entering into the pole topper enclosure 100 through the vent holes 135. In further embodiments, the door assemblies 105, 105a do not include the vent holes 135, as shown in FIG. 2B.

[0031] Continuing with FIGS. 2A-2C, each door of the door assemblies 105, 105a include a door latch frame 110, a door hinge frame 115, and a door rail 125. In this way, each door of the door assemblies 105, 105a contain three latching mechanisms for securing each door of the door assemblies 105, 105a. In further embodiments, each door of the door assemblies 105, 105a also include a locking mechanism for further securing each door of the door assemblies 105, 105a. [0032] Continuing with FIGS. 2A-2C, each of the door assemblies 105, 105a also include a rubber seal 120 for sealing an interior of the pole topper enclosure 100, thereby preventing environmental conditions from interfering with the electronic equipment housed within the interior of the pole topper enclosure 100. In embodiments, the rubber seal 120 is placed above or below the door rail 125. In further embodiments, the door latch frame 110, the door hinge frame 115, the rubber seal 120, and the door rail 125 are all made from nylon 6,6.

[0033] FIGS. 3A-3J illustrate frames 150 of the pole topper enclosure 100. In embodiments, the frames 150 include openings 151 and projections 151a for accommodating accessories for the electronic equipment. In embodiments, the accessories include a wire spool and a wire comb. In further embodiments, the covers 155 of FIG. 1C cover the openings 151 and projections 151a when not being utilized by an accessory.

[0034] Continuing with FIG. 3 A, the frames 150 include molded hinges 154 which secure the door assemblies 105, 105a to the frames 150. As an example, each frame of the frames 150 includes at least four molded hinges 154. In embodiments, the frames 150 include a plurality of projections 154a for attaching the frames 150 to a mounting bracket for securing to a pole.

[0035] FIG. 3C illustrates a top view of the frames 150, while FIG. 3D is a cross-sectional view along an A-A axis of FIG. 3B. In embodiments, the frames 150 are fastened to one another by a fastener 152 and a fitting 153. Examples of the fastener 152 include bolts, screws, and pins, amongst other examples. Examples of the fitting 153 include a lug nut, amongst other examples. As shown in FIG. 3D, an opening 151b is formed between each frame of the frames 150. In embodiments, a mounting bracket secures to the frames 150 by utilizing the opening 151b.

[0036] FIGS. 3E and 3F illustrate a fan tray 140 in accordance with aspects of the invention. In embodiments, each fan tray includes a plurality of fans 145 for cooling electronic equipment housed by the pole topper enclosure. As shown in FIGS. 3E and 3F, the fan tray 140 supports two fans 145. However, it is also contemplated that the fan tray 140 supports any number of fans 145, depending on heat dissipation needs of the electronic equipment. In embodiments, a fan tray 140 is attached at a bottom region of each frame of the frames 150. As an example, the fan tray 140 is attached at projections of the frames 150. In this way, a first portion of the frames 150 supports a first piece of telecommunications equipment within an enclosure body, and a second portion of the frames 150 supports a plurality of fans 145 below the first piece of telecommunications equipment. In embodiments, the fans 145 are able to directly cool the electronic equipment supported by the frames 150 by being positioned beneath the electronic equipment.

[0037] FIGS. 3G-3J illustrate a mounting bracket 165 attached to the frames 150, with FIG. 31 illustrating a cross-sectional view along a B-B axis of FIG. 3H, while FIG. 3J illustrates a cross-sectional view along a C-C axis of FIG. 3H. In embodiments, the mounting bracket 165 allows for the supports 170 of FIG. 1C to attach over the frames 150 by extending from the mounting bracket 165. In this way, the supports 170 extend from the mounting bracket 165, thereby allowing additional electronic equipment to be placed over the electronic equipment supported by the frames 150. In further embodiments, the mounting bracket 165 is made of a metal material and includes projections 166 for securing the mounting bracket 165 to the frames 150.

[0038] Continuing with FIGS. 31 and 3J, a fastener 167 passes through an opening in each projection of the projections 166. A fitting 168 fastens to the fastener 167, thereby securing the mounting bracket 165 to the frames 150 by the fastener 167. Examples of the fastener 167 include bolts, screws, and pins, amongst other examples. Examples of the fitting 168 include a lug nut, amongst other examples. As shown in FIG. 3J, the mounting bracket 165 includes an opening 169 for receiving a projection of the supports 170.

[0039] FIGS. 4A-4H illustrate supports 170 of the pole topper enclosure 100. In embodiments, the supports 170 support electronic equipment over the frames 150. As shown in FIG. 4A, each support of the supports 170 the supports 170 include molded hinges 174 which secure the door assemblies 105, 105a to the supports 170. As an example, each support of the supports 170 includes at least six molded hinges 174. In this way, there are ten molded hinges 154, 174 for securing the door assemblies 105, 105a to the frames 150 and supports 170. In embodiments, each support of the supports 170 include projections 171 for securing to the mounting bracket 165, with FIG. 4B illustrating the supports 170 secured to the mounting bracket 165 and over the frames 150.

[0040] FIGS. 4C and 4D illustrate cross-sectional views of FIG. 4B. Specifically, FIG. 4C illustrates a cross-sectional view along a D-D axis of FIG. 4B, while FIG. 4D illustrates a cross- sectional view along a E-E axis of FIG. 4B. As shown in FIG. 4C, the projections 171 are received by the opening 169 of the mounting bracket 165. In embodiments, fasteners 172, 172a pass through openings in each projection of the projections 171. Fittings 173, 173a fasten to the fasteners 172, 172a, thereby securing the supports 170 to the mounting bracket 165 by the fasteners 172, 172a. Examples of the fasteners 172, 172a include bolts, screws, and pins, amongst other examples. Examples of the fittings 173, 173a include a lug nut, amongst other examples.

[0041] FIGS. 4E-4H illustrate a mounting bracket 175 attached to the supports 170, with FIG. 4G illustrating a cross-sectional view along a F-F axis of FIG. 4F, while FIG. 4H illustrates a cross-sectional view along a G-G axis of FIG. 4F. In embodiments, the mounting bracket 175 is made of a metal material and includes projections 176 for securing the mounting bracket 175 to the supports 170.

[0042] As shown in FIGS. 4G and 4H, a fastener 177 passes through an opening in each projection of the projections 176. A fitting 178 fastens to the fastener 177, thereby securing the mounting bracket 175 to the supports 170 by the fastener 177. Examples of the fastener 177 include bolts, screws, and pins, amongst other examples. Examples of the fitting 178 include a lug nut, amongst other examples. In embodiments, the mounting bracket 175 allows for securing the top panel 180 of the pole topper enclosure 100. As shown in FIG. 4G, the mounting bracket 175 includes an opening 179 for receiving a projection of the top panel 180.

[0043] FIGS. 5A-5C illustrate the top panel 180 of the pole topper enclosure 100, with FIG. 5C illustrating a cross-sectional view along a H-H axis of FIG. 5B. In embodiments, the top panel 180 is made from the nylon 6,6 material and covers the electronic equipment housed within an interior of the pole topper enclosure 100. As shown in FIG. 5C, the top panel 180 includes projections 181 for securing to the mounting bracket 175. Specifically, a fastener 182 passes through an opening in each projection of the projections 181. A fitting 183 fastens to the fastener 182, thereby securing the top panel 180 to the mounting bracket 175 by the fastener 182. Examples of the fastener 182 include bolts, screws, and pins, amongst other examples. Examples of the fitting 183 include a lug nut, amongst other examples.

[0044] FIGS. 6A-6E show insertion of a piece of electronic equipment into the frame 170 of the pole topper enclosure 100. Examples of electronic equipment include antennas, radios, receivers, and transponders. As shown in FIGS. 6B-6E, the electronic equipment include radios 185 for a 5th generation (5G) mobile network. In embodiments, each radio of the radios 185 is supported by a frame of the frames 150 by a plate 186. In further embodiments, the plate 186 is attached to the frames 150 using fasteners through openings in the frames 150. In further embodiments, the fans 145 of the fan tray 140 cool the radios 185 for cooling. In this way, the fans cool the electronic equipment housed by the pole topper enclosure 100, thereby allowing for heat dissipation.

[0045] In embodiments, the pole topper enclosure 100 includes accessories 190 for the radio 185. As shown in FIG. 6C, the accessories 190 include a wire spool 190a and a wire comb 190b, amongst other examples. In embodiments, the wire spool 190a and the wire comb 190b cover the openings 151 and attach to the frames 150 by the projections 151a of FIG. 3B. In further embodiments, wires are feed to the wire spool 190a and the wire comb 190b through the openings 151. In embodiments, wires for use by the radios 185 are accessible at wire access locations 195. As shown in FIG. 6C, the openings 151 of FIG. 3A are coverable by cover 155. [0046] It should be appreciated that the invention is not limited to any particular type of electronic equipment or any particular combination of equipment. As can be seen from the figures, the tri-partite construction allows for three pieces of equipment to be mounted 120 degrees apart, while the from openings permit pieces of equipment to be interconnected and the hollow central core formed by the three frame parts facilitates heat dissipation.

[0047] FIGS. 7A and 7B illustrate additional electronic equipment for housing by the pole topper enclosure 100. In embodiments, the additional electronic equipment includes an antenna 200 for use by the radios 185 in a 5G mobile network. In embodiments, the antenna 200 is supported by the mounting bracket 165 over the frames 150. More specifically, the antenna 200 is supported by a bracket 201, which is attached to mounting bracket 165. In this way, the mounting bracket 165 supports the antenna 200. As shown in FIG. 7B, the bracket 201 is fastened to the mounting bracket 165 by the fasteners 202 and fittings 203. In further embodiments, the antenna 200 is fastened directly to each support of the supports 170, in addition to being secured to the mounting bracket 165. In this way, the supports 170 also support the antenna 200. Examples of the fasteners 202 include bolts, screws, and pins, amongst other examples. Examples of the fittings 203 include a lug nut, amongst other examples.

[0048] FIGS. 8A-8E illustrate connections between the door assemblies 105, 105a and the frames 150 and the supports 170. Specifically, FIG. 8D illustrates a cross-sectional view along a J-J axis of FIG. 8B, while FIG. 8E illustrates a cross-sectional view along a K-K axis of FIG. 8B. In FIG. 8D, the molded hinges 154 receives projections 116 from the door hinge frame 115. In this way, the door assemblies 105, 105a secure directly to the frames 150 by the door hinge frame 115 connecting to the molded hinges 154. In embodiments, a molded hinge 130 extending from the door hinge frame 115 allows for the door assemblies 105, 105a to swing into an open position, thereby allowing access to the electronic equipment supported by the frames 150. In further embodiments, the molded hinge 130 allows for moving the door assemblies 105, 105a into a closed position. In this way, the door assemblies 105, 105a are movable into an open position and a closed position by the molded hinge 130. [0049] Continuing with FIG. 8E, the supports 170 receive a projection 111 from a door latch 107 extending from the door latch frame 110 of the door assemblies 105, 105a. In this way, the door assemblies 105, 105a further secure directly to the supports 170 by the door latch frame 110 connecting to the supports 170 by the projection 111 of the door latch 107. In embodiments, the projections 111 are retractable to allow the door assemblies 105, 105a to open, thereby allowing access to the electronic equipment supported by the supports 170. In further embodiments, the projections 116 of the door hinge frame 115 extend through the molded hinges 174 of the supports 170 and are received by latches of the door latch frame 110, as shown in FIG. 8E.

[0050] FIGS. 9A-9K illustrate the pole topper enclosure 100 supported by a pole 205. As shown in FIGS. 9 A and 9B, a mounting bracket 210 of the pole topper enclosure 100 secures the pole topper enclosure 100 to the pole 205. Specifically, FIG. 9 A illustrates the pole topper enclosure 100 having the door assemblies 105, 105a, while FIG. 9B illustrates the pole topper enclosure 100 without the door assemblies 105, 105a. As shown in FIG. 9B, the frames and supports form an enclosure body 101. In this way, the enclosure body 101 of the pole topper enclosure 100 allows for stacking of pieces of electronic equipment over other pieces of electronic equipment.

[0051] FIG. 9D illustrates a cross-sectional view along a K-K axis of FIG. 9C. As shown in FIG. 9D, the mounting bracket 210 secures to the pole 205 by a plurality of fasteners 211 and fittings 212. Examples of the fasteners 211 include bolts, screws, and pins, amongst other examples. Examples of the fittings 212 include a lug nut, amongst other examples. In this way, the pole topper enclosure 100 secures to the pole 205 by the mounting bracket 210.

[0052] As shown in FIGS. 9E and 9F, the mounting bracket 210 includes a plurality of openings 213 for receiving the projections 154a of the frames 150. In this way, the frames 150 secure to the mounting bracket 210 by the projections 154a received from the openings 213. More specifically, FIG. 9K illustrates a cross-sectional view along a L-L axis of FIG. 9J. As shown in FIG. 9K, the projections 154a are received by the openings 213 of the mounting bracket 210. In embodiments, fasteners 211a secure the frames 150 to the mounting bracket 210 by passing through the openings 213 of the mounting bracket 210 and the projections 154a. In further embodiments, the fasteners 211a are secured by the fittings 212a. As shown in FIGS. 9G- 91, the fan tray 140 and fans 145 extend over the mounting bracket 210 and the pole 205. [0053] FIGS. 10A-10H illustrate the transition panel 160 covering the mounting bracket 210 and the pole 205. As shown in FIGS. 10D and 10E, the transition panel 160 includes openings 163 to receive the mounting bracket 210. Specifically, FIG. 10E illustrates a cross-sectional view along a Q-Q axis of FIG. 10D. In embodiments, the openings 163 of the transition panel 160 receive projections 214 of the mounting bracket 210. In this way, each panel 161, 161a, 161b of transition panel 160 includes openings 163 for receiving the projections 214 of the mounting bracket 210. In embodiments, the transition panel 160 extends from the frames 150 by being attached to the mounting bracket 210.

[0054] In embodiments, the door assemblies 105, 105a, are attached to the molded hinges 154, 174 extending from the frames 150 and the supports 170 and are movable between a closed position 102 as shown in FIG. 1A in which the door assemblies 105, 105a close an opening in the enclosure body 101, and an open position 103 as shown in FIG. 10B. In embodiments, in the open position, the first piece of telecommunications equipment and the second piece of telecommunications equipment are accessible via the opening for service. As an example, the first piece of telecommunications equipment is the radio 185 and the second piece of telecommunications equipment is the antenna 200. As shown in FIG. 10B, the transition panel 160 forms a bottom end of the enclosure body 101.

[0055] Continuing with FIGS. 10F-10H, FIG. 10G illustrates a cross-sectional view along a R-R axis of FIG. 10F, while FIG. 10H illustrates a close-up view of FIG. 10F. In embodiments, fasteners 211a further secure the transition panel 160 to an insert flange 214a of the mounting bracket 210. Specifically, the fasteners 211a engage teeth of the insert flange 214a, thereby further securing the transition panel 160 to the mounting bracket 210. As an example, the fasteners 211a are screws and threads of the fasteners 211a engage the teeth of the insert flange 212a.

[0056] FIGS. 11A-11E show transition panel 160 that is provided annular notches 164 for adjusting the diameter of the opening at the bottom end of transition panel 160 to accommodate poles of different diameters. The transition panel 160 is in the shape of an inverted cone, with annular notches spaced along the height of the connector 160. In this way, by severing the transition panel 160 at a selected one of the annular notches 164, the diameter of its mounting opening can be adjusted to accommodate various poles of different diameters. As an example, the transition panel 160 can be severed at the selected annular notch 164 using a utility knife. Advantages of the adjustability of the connector 160 include reducing tooling cost by allowing a single transition panel to accommodate various pole diameters. An additional advantage is that pole diameter sizing can be performed on site.

[0057] As an example, FIG. 11B illustrates a connector 160a with annular notches 164 for accommodating a pole diameter in a range of about 4 to 8 inches. As another example, FIG. 11C illustrates a pole connector 160b with annular notches 164 for accommodating a pole diameter in a range of about 9 to 12.75 inches. As a further example, FIG. 11D illustrates a pole connector 160c with annular notches 164 for accommodating a pole diameter in a range of about 14 to 18 inches. FIG. 1 IE, an example of annular notch having a V-shape that reduces the thicknesses of the wall of the pole connector 160 to a value D that can vary between 0.06 inches to 0.02 inches. In this way, a user can cut through the wall at the bottom of the notch one of the notches 164 to accommodate the diameter of the pole 205 to be used. In this regard, the above described plastic material used to form the connector 160a facilitates the cutting of connector wall.

[0058] FIGS. 12A-2B illustrate am alternative pole topper in which a single elongated enclosure is replaced by an assembly comprised one or more cylindrical sub-enclosures 400, 400a, 400b that are attachable to one another to form a stacked arrangement. In this way, the pole topper can be adapted to the particular installation by changing the number cylindrical sub enclosures 400, 400a, 400b that are used, and while only three sub-enclosures are shown for illustrative purposes, more than three sub-enclosures could be provided.

[0059] In embodiments, each cylindrical enclosure of the cylindrical enclosures 400, 400a, 400b include shrouds 405, 405a, 405b. In further embodiments, a cylindrical enclosure of the cylindrical enclosures 400, 400a, 400b includes a cap 425 and connector 430, in addition to the shrouds 405, 405a, 405b. The cap 425 and connector 430, are the same as described for the preceding embodiments. The connector 430 can have threads or other fasteners for securing to a support pole can be constructed as described relative to Figs. 11A and 11B to adapted the connector to fit a plurality of support poles of different diameters.

[0060] In embodiments, the shrouds 405, 405a, 405b include vent holes 410 for the dissipation of heat. In further embodiments, the connector 430 includes vent holes 410a for further dissipation of heat. As shown in FIG. 4C, each cylindrical enclosure of the cylindrical enclosures 400, 400a, 400b includes a plurality of brackets 415, 415a, 415b with openings 420 for supporting and organizing equipment 435. In this way, each cylindrical enclosure of the cylindrical enclosures 400, 400a, 400b has a plurality of sections for the equipment 435, e.g., radios, diplexers, antennas, etc. In embodiments, implementing brackets 415 and 415a allows for a 2-section cylindrical enclosure with more interior room available for the equipment 435.

[0061] Similar to the enclosures 100, 100a, 100b, 200, 300, 300a of FIGS. 1A-3I, the shrouds 405, 405a, 405b, the cap 425, and the connector 430 are all made from a moldable and durable material, such as nylon 6,6, and provides all of the same benefits for protection of equipment 435 as described for enclosures 100, 100a, 200.