Self-erecting traffic control device
OwnerJames R. Carterinventor
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Abstract
A self-erecting control device is provided with a base member and a bracket assembly attached to the base member for receiving a movable sign support member. The movable sign support member is vertically movable and rotatable with the bracket. That is, in one position the sign support member is stationary in an upright position and in a second position, the movable sign support member is rotatable into a storage position. A flexing device, such as a spring, is mounted to the movable sign support member and a sign wherein upon impact the sign device yields in response to the impact and the coil spring returns or self-erects the sign to its original upright position.
Claims7
A self-erecting traffic control device sign comprising:
- a weighted base member;
- a bracket mounted onto said base member, said bracket having a center of gravity off-center of the base member;
- a movable sign support member pivotally attached to said bracket whereby when said member is moved from a horizontal support surface said base member and said bracket pivot to a vertical position;
- and,
- a vertically extending sign including yielding means attached to said movable sign support member whereby said sign yields upon impact and self-erects to its original vertical position when said impact is complete.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.