The Automatic Alternative to Emergency Intersection Control

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In the Event of a Power Outage

   Auto-Stop will instantly and automatically turn an uncontrolled intersection into a controlled environment by displaying a stop sign affixed to a location close to the traffic signal. The sign can be mounted to any type of traffic signal configuration.
   The sign does not rely on battery power to be effective therefore allowing indefinite effectiveness. It does provide LED illumination for evening outages provided by batteries that are recharged through a solar paned located at the top of the unit.
   The totally sealed unit is built from heavy gauge extruded aluminum and has been weather tested in winds up to 120mph. It has a 25 year expected life with minimal maintenance.

    The product design is made to work effectively to prevent accidents.

The Auto-Stop prototype was patented in the US.

How does it work?

When the power goes out, one solenoid pulls the latch down, and the second solenoid's spring loaded plunger locks the latch in the down position allowing the shade to fall and revealing the sign.
If the light sensor detects that it is night, an LED light powered by a backup battery turns on.
Once power has been restored, a motor spins the gears on the shaft, rotating the pulleys which wind up the cables attached to the top of the shade to drop until the latch mechanism catches and the stop sign is concealed using little to no power.


Advantages of Auto-Stop

  • Sign will deploy instantly when there is an interuption of power.
  • Motorists eyes are focused overhead when approaching intersections not on the side of the road where temporary signs are usually placed therefore, making the Auto-Stop Sign more visible.
  • Frees police, fire, and municipal personnel from putting up temporary stop signs so they can focus on more pressing emergencies during storms and disasters.
  • Reduces liability to villages, traffic signal manufacturers, and insurance companies.
  • Saves lives.
  • Low cost per unit.
  • Ease of installation. Traffic signal has existing wiring already in place.
  • Does not rely on expensive and high maintenance battery powered flashing signals that are effective for a limited amount of time.

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  Auto Stop Inc. asked Build My Product a sunsidiary of IAS Corp to help them develop the product.  

This product was designed and manufactured by

a subsidiary of IAS Corp.
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