Provided is a sign assembly for use in conjunction with a traffic signal. The sign assembly includes an internal power source for powering a lowering mechanism, such as a motor in driven connection with a pulley, and a sign lowering mechanism such as a standard stop sign. The sign assembly further includes a control circuit in electrical communication with the internal circuitry of the traffic signal having a sensor configured to monitor the traffic signal for power loss. The control circuit is configured to lower the stop sign when a loss of power to the traffic signal is detected and raise the stop sign when power is restored to the traffic signal. The stop sign reduces accident risk by reminding drivers to always stop at a four-way traffic signal intersection when the traffic signals lose power and become inoperable.


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    Title :

    Automatic Responsive Sign Assembly


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2016-07-07


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    G08G Anlagen zur Steuerung, Regelung oder Überwachung des Verkehrs , TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS / E01F ADDITIONAL WORK, SUCH AS EQUIPPING ROADS OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PLATFORMS, HELICOPTER LANDING STAGES, SIGNS, SNOW FENCES, OR THE LIKE , Zusätzliche Baumaßnahmen, wie die Ausstattung von Straßen oder die bauliche Ausbildung von Bahnsteigen, Landeplätzen für Hubschrauber, Wegweisern, Schneezäunen oder dgl.



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