Rotatable mailbox pedestal
US4667918A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 2, 1985 |
| Grant date | May 26, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47G29/1216
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A rotatable mailbox pedestal is disclosed having a locking mechanism configured such that after being unlocked to permit rotation, it can be relocked in a forward orientation automatically, i.e. without further manipulation of the lock. The locking mechanism comprises a bail member pivotally mounted to the rotatable portion of the pedestal and having a notch positioned such that when rotation of the pedestal brings the notch in alignment with the bolt of the lock, the bail member pivots downward under the force of gravity to engage the notch with the lock bolt. Means are provided for conveniently and securely mounting a lock of the type commonly used in postal applications so that a postal worker may unlock the pedestal for rotation, withdraw the key for use on a mailbox mounted on the pedestal, and relock the pedestal in a forward position without further use of the key.
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