Traffic Channelizer

Abstract

A system for separating traffic into discrete zones includes a plurality of mounts that may be quickly installed and de-installed from a road surface, and a separator panel secured to the mounts. The overall system therefore provides a physical barrier system that is easily installed and easily modifiable into desired arrangements. The separator panels define visible and aesthetically pleasing physical separation of the traffic into discrete zones.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A system for separating traffic into discrete zones, said system comprising:
 a plurality of mounts anchorable to a road surface, each defining a mount axis substantially perpendicular to the road surface;   a first bracket having a first mount portion and a first connection flange angularly extending from the first mount portion, wherein the first mount portion includes a first mount opening, and the first connection flange includes a first mounting feature;   a second bracket having a second mount portion and a second connection flange angularly extending from the second mount portion, wherein the second mount portion includes a second mount opening, and the second connection flange includes another first mounting feature;   a first fastener for securing the first bracket to a first one of the mounts through the first mount opening;   a second fastener for securing the second bracket through the second mount opening; and   a separator panel having a main body portion extending between a first end flange and a second end flange, with each of the first and second end flanges including a second mounting feature that is configured and arranged to coordinate with the first mounting feature for securing the separator panel to the first and second brackets, the separator panel exhibiting graphics.   
     
     
         2 . The system as in  claim 1  wherein the second fastener is arranged to secure the second bracket to a second one of the mounts through the second mount opening. 
     
     
         3 . The system as in  claim 1  wherein the first connection flange extends perpendicularly from the first mount portion, and the second connection flange extends perpendicularly from the second mount portion. 
     
     
         4 . The system as in  claim 3  wherein the first and second mount openings include open-ended slots. 
     
     
         5 . The system as in  claim 3  wherein the first and second fasteners include bolts. 
     
     
         6 . The system as in  claim 3  wherein the main body portion of the separator panel is substantially planar between the first and second end flanges. 
     
     
         7 . The system as in  claim 6  wherein the first and second end flanges extend perpendicularly from the main body portion. 
     
     
         8 . The system as in  claim 7  wherein the first end flange extends oppositely from the second end flange. 
     
     
         9 . The system as in  claim 8  wherein the first mounting feature includes a first set of two or more first receptacles and the second mounting feature includes a second receptacle, wherein at least one of the first receptacles is operably alignable with the second receptacle. 
     
     
         10 . The system as in  claim 9 , including mounting screws for engagement with the first and second mounting features to secure the separator panel to the first and second brackets. 
     
     
         11 . The system as in  claim 8  wherein the separator panel is formed from a wire mesh. 
     
     
         12 . The system as in  claim 11  wherein the graphics are defined by cut-out regions of the separator panel. 
     
     
         13 . The system as in  claim 12 , including a rail segment pivotally securable to the first and second mounts for pivoting about respective said mount axes, the rail segment supporting the first and second brackets. 
     
     
         14 . The system as in  claim 13  wherein at least one of the first and second brackets are securable to a respective mount receptacle of the rail segment. 
     
     
         15 . The system as in  claim 14  wherein the mounts include a plate anchorable to the road surface and a post extending from the plate along the mount axis.