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Break-away post

a technology of breakaway posts and breakaway posts, which is applied in the direction of buildings, buildings, constructions, etc., can solve the problems of high cost, relatively high cost, and difficult to meet the needs of construction workers, and achieves the effect of improving the quality of construction and reducing the cost of construction

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-09-28
GRAND HAVEN PLASTICS
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However, current delineators are problematic because of the relatively high cost, both in materials and manpower, which is required to install and / or replace the delineator.
For example, when such a delineator is first installed, a relatively expensive steel post must be driven approximately four feet into the ground and the reflectors or signage then assemble thereto.
These operations are both time consuming and require relatively expensive materials.
Further, when such a delineator is hit by a car, plow or other object, the delineator can become irreversibly bent requiring replacement of the entire post.
Replacing the entire delineator is also time consuming and costly.

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[0017] The present invention may be understood and appreciated by those skilled in the art with reference to the following written specification, claims and appended drawings.

[0018] For the purposes of description herein, the terms “upper,”“lower,”“right,”“left,”“rear,”“front,”“vertical,”“horizontal” and derivatives thereof shall relate to the inventions as oriented in FIG. 1. However, it is to be understood that the invention may assume various alternative orientations and step sequences, except where expressly specified to the contrary. It is also to be understood that the specific devices and processes illustrated in the attached drawings, and described in the following specification are exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. Hence, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics related to the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly state otherwise.

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Abstract

A break-away post includes a post portion, a base portion, and a shear pin. The post portion includes a mounting base and an aperture disposed through the mounting base. The base portion includes a mounting head having an aperture disposed therethrough. The shear pin includes a compressible ring portion adapted to be inserted through the aperture of the mounting head when the mounting head is disposed through the aperture of mounting base thereby coupling the post portion to the base portion.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The invention generally relates to sign posts and delineators, and more particularly, to break-away sign posts and delineators. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Sign posts and delineators typically include a base portion which is driven into the ground, and an upwardly extending post portion, which extends from the base portion above the ground. A sign or a reflector is often attached to the upper post to advise oncoming traffic of necessary information and / or to delineate the roadway from a median, gully, or other off road surface. [0003] Sign posts and delineators which are currently available typically comprise an eight foot steel post which is driven into the ground to a final exposed height of approximately 48 inches, where colored reflectors and / or signage are installed thereon. However, current delineators are problematic because of the relatively high cost, both in materials and manpower, which is required to install and / or replace the delinea...

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IPC IPC(8): E04H17/22E04H12/20E01F9/619
CPCE01F9/0111E01F9/0182E04H12/2215E01F9/608E01F9/635
Inventor CHAPEL, KARL
Owner GRAND HAVEN PLASTICS