It is particularly adaptable to use with breakaway sign post systems and allows solid sign posts to be readily retrofitted with a breakaway joint. The invention also simplifies service of a post which has been damaged in use. The invention includes a system of providing a breakaway joint which is easily installed as a retrofit to existing solid posts with minimal modification of such a post the post. The base is readily attachable to a length of bare post using a simple mechanical attachment. The present invention relates to a flanged connector and base receptacle for receiving multiple cross sectional shapes and/or sizes of posts of the type used to support roadside signs. The device of claim 8 wherein the cross-sectional configurations comprise geometric shapes. The device of claim 8 wherein the cross-sectional configurations comprise at least two from among a square, a circle, a rectangle, a pentagon, a hexagon, and an octagon.ġ4. The device of claim 8, further comprising at least one opening in the circumscribing wall adapted to receive a set screw.ġ3. The device of claim 9, comprising a breakaway fastener attaching the flange to a flange member extending from a support structure.ġ2. The device of claim 9 wherein the flange extends across the internal cavity to form a closed end.ġ1.
The device of claim 8, comprising a flange extending from the circumscribing wall and away from the internal cavity.ġ0. A device for accepting posts of different cross-sectional configurations for mounting onto a support structure, the device comprising: a wall circumscribing an internal cavity and defining an open end in communication with the internal cavity, the circumscribing wall defining a plurality of cross-sectional configurations.ĩ. The device of claim 5, further comprising fastener openings in a side wall of the receiver in communication with the opening for receiving the mounting end of the post.Ĩ. The device of claim 5, comprising a flange extending from the receiver, the flange comprising at least one attachment portion.ħ. A receptacle for holding a post having a mounting end with a geometric cross-sectional configuration, the device comprising: a receiver having an opening with a cross-sectional configuration comprising multiple overlaid geometric shapes, at least one geometric shape matching the geometric cross-sectional configuration of the mounting end of the post, the opening of the receiver sized and shaped to receive the mounting end of the post in slidable engagement.Ħ.
The joint of claim 3 wherein the first and second base receptacles are secured together with breakaway bolts.ĥ.
A joint for connecting two post sections, the joint comprising: two base receptacles, each base receptacle comprising: a flange adapted for attachment to a solid surface or a mating flange a socket oriented generally perpendicular to said flange, the socket sized and shaped to accept said post end, the socket having a cross-sectional configuration comprising a plurality of geometric shapes, of which one geometric shape corresponds to the cross-sectional shape of the post and fastening means for mechanically scuring said post end into said socket in a removable fashion.Ĥ. The base receptacle of claim 1 wherein a first geometric shape is polygon and a second geometric shape is circular.ģ. A base receptacle for receiving an end of a road sign post having a cross-sectional geometric shape, the receptacle comprising: a flanged portion adapted for attachment to a solid surface or a mating flange a socket oriented generally perpendicular to said flange portion, the socket sized and shaped to accept said post end, the socket having a cross-sectional configuration comprising a plurality of geometric shapes, of which one geometric shape corresponds to the cross-sectional shape of the post and fastening means for mechanically securing said post end into said socket in a removable fashion.Ģ.
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