Supports – Stand – Standard type
Patent
1985-07-02
1987-05-26
Machado, Reinaldo P.
Supports
Stand
Standard type
248553, 248417, 248131, 232 17, 232 39, B65D 9100
Patent
active
046679189
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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Chin-Shue A.
Machado Reinaldo P.
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