Lighted sign and warning device

Communications: electrical – Traffic control indicator – Portable

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3409081, 340321, G08G 1095

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061509574

ABSTRACT:
The invention describes a lighted traffic control device which can be used to warn approaching motorists to areas of road construction or repair. Traffic control is very important at construction and repair sites, because laborers are working in close proximity to moving vehicles. A sign that can be remotely operated to display various traffic signals, such as "SLOW" or "STOP", eliminates the need for a worker to operate such a multi-faced sign near oncoming traffic. The device consists of a mobile base with a telescoping pole supporting a multi-faced traffic control sign. Outriggers level the base and prevent unwanted movement. A strobe light attracts the attention of approaching motorists at a sufficient distance to provide adequate warning, while also illuminating the face of the sign. The light is powered by a sufficiently large battery so as to operate for long periods of time. A servo motor located on the base may be remotely operated to rotate the pole so that the face of the sign displayed to traffic can be changed as required.

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