Patent ID: 8448594
Filing Date: 2013-05-28
Classification: G08G

Abstract:
1. A vehicle height restrictor and alerting device, comprising (a) an embedded mounting base having an upper end and a lower end, wherein said lower end is firmly embedded in soil, concrete, or other substance; (b) a longitudinal main post having an upper end and a lower end; (c) a collar conjointly attached to the upper end of said embedded mounting base and to the lower end of said main post thereby forming a continuous vertical structure; (d) a head connector affixed proximate the upper end of said main post said head connector having a hollow metal sphere welded to one face of said head connector; (e) a restrictor arm comprising a head assembly housing enveloping a head assembly, said head assembly housing comprising a proximal end which culminates in a reducer bushing that rotatably fits over said hollow metal sphere; (f) wherein said head assembly, said reducer bushing, and said hollow metal sphere allow said restrictor arm to rotate and pivot in any of a plurality of directions and orientations relative to a point proximate said head connector when said restrictor arm is subjected to a force received from a contacting vehicle.