| 摘要 |
A decorative pivoting mailbox assembly for road-side use which is less susceptible to damage from snow plows or automobiles. The assembly is attached to any standard vertical mailbox post and forms a platform for attaching the mailbox. Once the mailbox is attached, the invention acts as a self-centering hinge which allows the mailbox to swing in excess of 90 degrees from its original position to either side. It then returns via a spring, gravity and inherent hinge design to its original position. At all times, the mailbox is kept in a horizontal attitude and does not tilt. This invention allows the mailbox to be cantilevered out over the street to assist in mail insertion yet allows the homeowner to swing it sideways and empty the contents without venturing into the street and traffic.
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