Safety Cone Caution Tape Attachment

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The inspiration for this device stems from nearly a decade of experience working in the security sector. Some clients were too frugal to invest in specialized safety equipment designed specifically for caution tape, prompting officers to resort to using standard 18-inch tall safety cones to block off parking areas or encircle hazards like construction holes. Struggling to thread caution tape through and around a full cone, or attempting to secure it using packing tape, proved to be an arduous task. Securing the tape looked awkward, and it often failed to adhere due to the cones' grimy surfaces or stuck too strongly, making removal difficult. To produce optimal results, suggest printing with at least 30% infill at a 0.2mm layer height, accompanied by supports. The device screws directly into the top of a safety cone featuring a 1 1/4-inch diameter hole, and the quality of this opening is crucial for effective attachment. It's likely not the most ideal design for cones that have been extensively used and stacked on poles, as wear will result in significantly enlarged holes. Moreover, stacking cones atop one another with the device in place is not recommended, as it will negate the original purpose of the hole – preventing suction cup adherence to adjacent cones. This design allows for attachment of a bicycle-style blinker light (as depicted, using the rear unit from Bell). Caution tape can be threaded through the hook and either tied directly or wrapped for use as a mid-point holder.