Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a self-closing bracket (20) for use in mounting an object, such as a perch guard, on elevated structures, such as power lines. The self-closing bracket (20) has an upper member (24) and a lower member (28). The lower member (28) is rotatably connected to the upper member (24) and has a closure member (60) that extends into the interior of the bracket (20) when the bracket (20) is in an open position. As the bracket (20) is moved towards the object to be clamped, the lower member (28) pivots relative to the upper member (24) as the closure member (60) engages the object to be clamped, thereby urging the bracket (20) to an at least partially closed position.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a self-closing bracket for use in mounting objects on elevated structures such as power lines and to a perch guard for mounting on the bracket. The self-closing bracket has a closure member that extends into the interior of the bracket when the bracket is open to engage the object to be clamped by the bracket as the bracket is moved towards the object. The closure member thereby at least partially closes the bracket when the bracket's upper surface is engaged with the object.