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Breakaway mast

  • US 9,559,410 B2
  • Filed: 09/30/2014
  • Issued: 01/31/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/30/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A sensor mounting bracket for attachment to a vehicle comprising:

  • a mast configured to support a sensor at a first end;

    a base, pivotably connected to the mast at a second end;

    a shock absorber, attached between the mast and the base;

    a channel disposed between the mast and the base wherein the channel is attached to the base at a pivot point and the shock absorber is attached to the mast at one end and the channel at its other end;

    a breakaway connection wherein the breakaway connection comprises fasteners connecting the base to the channel, wherein the fasteners are comprised of material which is weaker than material forming the base and channel; and

    wherein, the base is attached to a vehicle and the shock absorber predisposes the mast to either a deployed position or a stowed position.

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