Mobile traffic light
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1. A mobile traffic light comprising:
- a platform for attachment to a vehicle to transport said traffic light to a desired location;
an actuated arm connected to said platform and capable of receiving at least two traffic light units, said actuated arm comprising;
a second member operatively connected to said platform for obtaining height;
a first member operatively connected to said second member for obtaining reach; and
a pivot point to swing said actuated arm out over a portion of a road;
wherein said first member and said second member collapse on top of each other and are substantially horizontal when said actuated arm is folded for transport.
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Abstract
A mobile traffic light adaptable for a solar panel. An actuated arm is provided on a platform, the actuated arm having a first member and a second member collapsible on top of each other so that they can be folded for transport. The actuated arm is lifted to provide height and reach of the device and pivoted to position the device in a desired position. A solar panel mounted to the platform is provided under the collapsed actuated arm. The solar panel also tilts and rotates.
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1. A mobile traffic light comprising:
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a platform for attachment to a vehicle to transport said traffic light to a desired location; an actuated arm connected to said platform and capable of receiving at least two traffic light units, said actuated arm comprising; a second member operatively connected to said platform for obtaining height; a first member operatively connected to said second member for obtaining reach; and a pivot point to swing said actuated arm out over a portion of a road; wherein said first member and said second member collapse on top of each other and are substantially horizontal when said actuated arm is folded for transport. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 55)
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23. A mobile traffic light comprising:
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a platform for attachment to a vehicle to transport said traffic light to a desired location; a powering module on said platform for powering said mobile traffic light; an actuated arm connected to a first end of said platform and capable of receiving at least two traffic light units; and a solar panel mounted substantially centrally said platform, such that said actuated arm collapses above said solar panel when folded for transport. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 56)
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36. A method for deploying a mobile traffic light, the method comprising:
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providing a mobile traffic light comprising; a platform for attachment to a vehicle to transport said traffic light to a desired location; an actuated arm connected to said platform comprising a second member and a first member operatively connected together and that can collapse on top of each other substantially horizontally when said actuated arm is folded for transport; and a pivot point; pivoting said actuated arm to set a position thereof; and lifting said actuated arm to set a height and a reach thereof. - View Dependent Claims (37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 57)
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- 58. A mobile traffic light apparatus comprising a first member operatively connected to a strut and to a second member, said strut pivotally connected to a wheeled platform wherein said first member and said second member are adaptable to substantially horizontally collapse when said apparatus is prepared for transport.
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