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Abstract

A bracket assembly to support a traffic control device or other object on a mast arm or other support. The bracket assembly generally includes male and female tubular members. The female tubular member is split longitudinally, and clamped around the male tubular member by means of bolts or the like. The two halves of the split female member are identically formed, which simplifies manufacturing as only one mold is required. Further, each of the female member halves is provided with attachment means for using either cable or steel band to mount the bracket to the mast arm. Each half of the female member has a notch or pawl to which the band/cable screw assembly is inserted. When the two identical halves are placed around the male tubular member, the paw is on opposite sides of the anchor plate. In this way, the tension on half is exerted in a direction opposite to the tension on the other half. Still further, because the female member is clamped around the male member, rather than the male member being inserted in female member telescopically, no separate parts are required to axially secure the connection. Instead, in the preferred embodiment, a shoulder integrally formed in the female member engages a flange integrally formed on the end of the male member. Thus, installation is simplified; there are no small set screws or snap rings to manipulate.

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