![]() ![]() ![]() The connector of claim 1, wherein said breakaway shank comprises a shaft having a predetermined diameter and said single performed stress point comprises a portion of said shaft having a predetermined reduced diameter in the form of a V-shaped annular groove.ĥ. The connector of claim 1, wherein said first and said second ends comprise internally threaded sleeves.Ĥ. The connector of claim 1, wherein said first and said second ends comprise threaded shafts.ģ. A breakaway connector for attaching a support member to an anchor member, the connector comprising:Ī first end adapter to be attached to the support member Ī second end adapter to be attached to the anchor member Ī breakaway shank positioned between and connected to said first and second ends, said breakaway shank having a single performed stress point such that, when said connector is subjected to a predetermined lateral load, said connector will break only at said single performed stress point, said breakaway shank further including a circumscribing flange formed thereon at the intersection of said first end and said breakaway shank, and at the intersection of said second end and said breakaway shank.Ģ. The embodiments of the invention in which anĮxclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows:ġ. ![]()
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