Mounting bracket having flexible locking arm
US6402106B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 20, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47B57/42
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A molded bracket for mounting a sign to a post includes a locking arrangement to lock the bracket to the post. The bracket includes a main body portion having first and second retaining elements spaced from one another configured for engagement with the post by insertion into first and second post slots. The retaining elements engage an interior surface of the post at the slots. The main body portion is formed from a resilient material in an arcuate shape and extends away from the post intermediate the first and second retaining elements. A flexible locking arm extends from the main body intermediate the first and second retaining elements. The locking arm has a portion that extends non-linearly from the body and includes a head for insertion into a third slot in the post intermediate the first and second post slots and a latching element for engagement with the third slot. The latching element engages the post at the slot to maintain the bracket secured to the post. The bracket includes a coupling portion for mounting the sign to the bracket.
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