Inventors:
Joseph S. Johnson - Springfield MO
Carl A. Stiles - Springfield MO
Assignee:
Dayco Corporation - Dayton OH
International Classification:
A47G 2912
Abstract:
A mailbox and method of making same are provided wherein such mailbox comprises a plurality of enclosing walls, shear pins fastening the enclosing walls together, and a readily opened and closed access door with each of the shear pins having a strength which is substantially less than the strength of the enclosing walls and door so that upon subjecting the mailbox to high impact loads the shear pins shear resulting in disassembly of the mailbox while keeping the enclosing walls and door substantially intact.