Security gate post
First Claim
1. A security device for detachably fastening the free end of a cantilever member rigidly to an upright post comprising a pedestal attached to the top of said post, a pair of U-shaped arms pivotally mounted at their ends on said pedestal, the open sides of said arms facing each other in clam-shell fashion, a closure in the free end of each said arm, and an opening in each said closure, said openings together encompassing the end of said member to connect it to said post when said arms are closed together.
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Abstract
A clamping mechanism for receiving the free end of a swinging gate or the like including a pair of pivoted, clam-like arms, carried by a pedestal capable of being mounted upon a hollow cylindrical support via an expandible sleeve forming a part of the pedestal, the aforesaid arms being U-shaped in cross section with the open sides facing in such a manner that when closed only an opening formed by their ends is accessible to admit the aforementioned gate end. A locking mechanism is provided internal of the arms.
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4 Claims
- 1. A security device for detachably fastening the free end of a cantilever member rigidly to an upright post comprising a pedestal attached to the top of said post, a pair of U-shaped arms pivotally mounted at their ends on said pedestal, the open sides of said arms facing each other in clam-shell fashion, a closure in the free end of each said arm, and an opening in each said closure, said openings together encompassing the end of said member to connect it to said post when said arms are closed together.
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