Patent ID: 7802672

Claim:
A diverter gate comprising: a bracket configured to pivot about a pivot axis in response to actuation by an actuator, the bracket being configured to connect to the actuator, the bracket having a top end and a bottom end; and a flag having a forward surface and a rear surface, the forward surface being configured to divert items traveling along a flow path from the flow path, the flag being releasably engaged with the bracket via at least a first cooperating engagement member and a second cooperating engagement member, the first and second cooperating engagement members being engaged with each other in a positive interference fit between mating surfaces of the first and second cooperating engagement members, which surfaces are configured to define alignment and a secure fit between the flag and the bracket, wherein the flag may pivot with the bracket about the pivot axis when the bracket is actuated by the actuator, and further wherein the flag may be removed from the bracket without disconnecting the bracket from the actuator.