Articulated parking barrier

Abstract

The Articulated Parking Barrier, when deployed, prevents un-authorized automobile entry to adjacent parking spaces. This unique device is attached at the centerline dividing two adjacent parking spaces to prohibit unauthorized parking at one or both adjacent spaces. By this placement the opposing, right and left, articulated arms can be deployed independently as barriers to adjacent unoccupied parking spaces. When not deployed, the Articulated Parking Barrier appears to be nothing more than a metal divider post between two automobile parking spaces. Deployment and retraction of the articulated arms can be by hand or a remote-controlled, motor-driven mechanism.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A parking barrier device, Articulated Parking Barrier, is comprised of: 
 a vertically positioned housing structure;    a stationed vertical post dividing two parking spaces;    two lockable independent articulating arms;    a device that is easily articulated from stowed to deployed condition.    
     
     
         2 . The combination Articulated Parking Barrier of    claim 1   , wherein the vertical positioning of each device allows independent barrier deployment for two adjacent parking spaces.  
     
     
         3 . The combination Articulated Parking Barrier of    claim 1   , wherein the visual obviousness of the device, stowed or deployed, provides a pedestrian and vehicle safe environment.  
     
     
         4 . Each arm articulates about an independent pivot shaft.  
     
     
         5 . Each articulated arm can be independently stowed or deployed.  
     
     
         6 . Each articulated arm can be independently locked in either position.  
     
     
         7 . The combination Articulated Parking Barrier of    claim 1   , wherein maintenance or replacement of all element(s) can be quickly, independently and inexpensively accomplished.