Patent ID: 6769833
Filing Date: 2004-08-03
Classification: E01F

Abstract:
A deflectable sign mounting, comprising upper and lower body portions:a tube portion, having an outer surface and upper and lower ends, for supporting the sign; an extension spring secured within the tube portion; a rocking base at the lower end of the tube portion; said tube portion, said extension spring and said rocking base together comprising an upper assembly with said tube portion and said rocking base comprising a unitary one-piece upper body portion; a stand-off member having an upper end which is hollow and cylindrical and which has an outer surface; the rocking base including a cylindrical part received in the upper end of the stand-off member and a circular disc extending outwardly from the cylindrical part so as to contact said stand off member, extending outwardly beyond the outer surfaces of said tube portion and said stand off member; a tether member engaging said extension spring, supporting said extension spring in an extended position; the rocking base and the upper end of the stand-off member cooperating such that the upper assembly rocks about the stand-off member upon application of a lateral force to the tube portion, causing a bias energy to be stored within said extension spring, biasing the rocking base toward its rest position upon removal of the dislodging force; and said stand off member and said rocking base each defining a central cross-shaped opening forming a passageway for receiving said tether member, confining said tether member so as to preserve the angular position of the tether member.