Breakaway bracket for use with modular tree guard
US8955250B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04H17/1452
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Various embodiments related to a tree guard are disclosed. One embodiment provides an L shaped breakaway bracket for use with a modular tree guard assembly. The L shaped breakaway bracket includes a horizontal member extending substantially perpendicularly from a vertical member, wherein the vertical member is thinner and longer than the horizontal member. At least one fastener hole is provided in the horizontal member for receiving a fastener for securing the horizontal member to a rail. At least one fastener hole is provided in the vertical member for receiving a fastener for securing the vertical member to a post. The breakaway bracket is adapted to break along the intersection of the horizontal member and the vertical member and separate the rail from the post when a force that would otherwise be sufficient to deform the rail is applied to the rail.
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