Traffic signal system

• US 7,671,760 B2
• Filed: 12/21/2006
• Issued: 03/02/2010
• Est. Priority Date: 12/21/2006
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Saul Vallejo Sr
• Original Assignee: Saul Vallejo Sr
• Inventors: Vallejo, Saul Sr.
• Primary Examiner(s): Previl; Daniel
• Application Number:
  US11/614,520
• Publication Number:
  US 20080150758A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,167 Days
• Field of Search: 907/907, 907/944, 907/916, 907/925, 907/931, 907/908, 907/908.1, 907/468, 907/471, 907/815.4, 907/815.45, 907/909, 907/641, 907/642, 907/332, 907/286.01
• US Class Current: 340/907
• CPC Class Codes: G08G 1/095 Traffic lights

Abstract

A traffic signal system for utilizing an efficient and simplistic structure to regulate vehicle and pedestrian traffic. The traffic signal system includes a support member including at least one receiver member and at least one light module including a plug member extending outwardly from the light module, wherein the plug member is positionable within a cavity of the receiver member.

Claims

1. A traffic signal system, comprising:

a support member including at least one receiver member, wherein said at least one receiver member includes at least one cavity;

at least one light module including at least one plug member extending outwardly from said at least one light module;

wherein said at least one plug member is positionable within said at least one cavity of said receiver member;

wherein said at least one light module is comprised of a traffic light configuration; and

a housing unit including at least one opening, wherein said housing unit is attached to said support member and wherein said at least one light module fits within said at least one opening;

wherein said housing unit includes at least one tab member positioned about said opening;

wherein said at least one light module includes at least one slot, wherein said at least one tab is positioned within said at least one slot.

2. The traffic signal system of claim 1, wherein said at least one tab member is positioned about a front of said housing unit.

3. The traffic signal system of claim 1, wherein said at least one light module includes at least one slot, wherein said at least one tab is extends through said at least one slot.

4. The traffic signal system of claim 1, wherein said at least one tab member comprises a first tab member and a second tab member.

5. The traffic signal system of claim 4, wherein said first tab is positioned 180 degrees about said opening from said second tab.

6. The traffic signal system of claim 4, wherein said first tab member and said second tab member are positioned about a front of said housing unit.

7. The traffic signal system of claim 4, wherein said at least one slot comprises a first slot and a second slot, wherein said first tab member extends through said first slot and wherein said second tab member extends within said second slot.

8. The traffic signal system of claim 7, wherein said first slot is positioned 180 degrees about said light module from said second slot.

9. The traffic signal system of claim 1, wherein said housing unit includes at least one shield member extending perpendicularly outward from an outer edge of said at least one opening.

10. The traffic signal system of claim 1, wherein said housing unit is comprised of a rectangular configuration.

11. The traffic signal system of claim 1, wherein said housing unit includes a plurality of vents.

12. The traffic signal system of claim 1, wherein a first diameter of said at least one opening is substantially similar to a second outer diameter of said at least one light module.

13. The traffic signal system of claim 1, wherein said support member is comprised of a tubular configuration.

14. The traffic signal system of claim 1, wherein said support member includes a first end and a second end, wherein said first end and said second end are comprised of a threaded configuration.

15. A traffic signal system, comprising:

a support member including at least one receiver member, wherein said at least one receiver member includes at least one cavity;

a housing unit including at least one opening, wherein said housing unit is attached to said support member and wherein said at least one light module fits within said at least one opening;

at least one light module including at least one plug member extending outwardly from said at least one light module;

wherein said at least one plug member is positionable within said at least one cavity of said receiver member;

wherein said at least one light module is comprised of a traffic light configuration;

wherein said housing unit includes a first tab member and a second tab member, wherein said first tab is positioned 180 degrees about said opening from said second tab;

wherein said first tab member and said second tab member are positioned about a front of said housing unit;

wherein said at least one light module includes a first slot and a second slot, wherein said first tab member extends through said first slot and wherein said second tab member extends within said second slot;

wherein said first slot is positioned 180 degrees about said light module from said second slot; and

at least one shield member extending perpendicularly outward from an outer edge of said at least one opening;

wherein said housing unit is comprised of a rectangular configuration;

wherein said housing unit includes a plurality of vents;

wherein a first diameter of said at least one opening is substantially similar to a second outer diameter of said at least one light module;

wherein said support member is comprised of a tubular configuration;

wherein said support member includes a first end and a second end, wherein said first end and said second end are comprised of a threaded configuration.

16. A traffic signal system, comprising:

a support member;

a plurality of electrical receptacles connected to said support member;

a plate member connected to said support member;

wherein said plate member includes a plurality of openings aligned with said plurality of electrical receptacles

wherein said plate member includes a first tab aligned with each of said plurality of openings; and

a plurality of light modules positioned within said plurality of openings;

wherein said plurality of light modules each include a first slot formed within an outer edge of said plurality of light modules;

wherein each of said plurality of light modules has a first rotational position;

wherein said first slot is aligned with said first tab in said first rotational position to allow said light module to electrically connect to said electrical receptacle;

wherein each of said plurality of light modules has a second rotational position;

wherein said first slot is not aligned with said first tab in said second rotational position to prevent said light module from being electrically disconnected from said electrical receptacle.

17. The traffic signal system of claim 16, wherein said plate member includes a second tab aligned with each of said plurality of openings and wherein said plurality of light modules each include a second slot formed within an outer edge of said plurality of light modules to receive said second tab.

18. The traffic signal system of claim 17, wherein said second slot includes a first portion and a second portion, wherein said second portion is separated from said first portion.

19. The traffic signal system of claim 18, wherein said second slot includes a first portion and a second portion separated by a divider portion.

20. The traffic signal system of claim 19, wherein said first portion of said second slot is aligned with said second tab in said first rotational position and wherein said second portion of said second slot is aligned with said second tab in said second rotational position.