Safety cone and barrell placement and retrieval apparatus

摘要

An apparatus for placing and retrieving traffic devices in an efficient manner and with improved safety features is disclosed. The apparatus is particularly suitable for use with traffic barrels and other large items needed to block off roadway construction areas. The apparatus is also suitable for use with existing trucks, reducing the need to purchase expensive and complicated equipment, and may be adapted to allow traffic devices to be placed or retrieved from either side of the truck. The time required for placing traffic devices and the safety of operators is improved with use of the apparatus according to the invention.

主权项

1. A traffic device placement and retrieval apparatus comprising:
a first operator area on the apparatus, the first operator area including a first surface on which a first operator may stand on the apparatus; a second operator area on the apparatus, the second operator area including a second surface on which a second operator may stand on the apparatus; and a movable platform to raise and lower one or more traffic devices between a vertical level near a lower end of the first operator area and a vertical level near a lower end of the second operator area; wherein the first operator area comprises: a vertically moveable lower surface; side walls located on at least three sides; a controller for raising and lowering the movable platform; at least one handle bar located at the upper end of the side wall adjacent the movable platform; and a movable shield between the handle bar and the movable platform.