Safety mounting

A mounting bracket for supporting curtains or blinds is made up of two parts which are magnetically attachable. A first part 5 comprises a generally planar body that is affixed to a vertical surface 13 by means of screws 1. A recess in the body accommodates a permanent magnet 2. A second part forms a break away portion and comprises a body 9 with a recess accommodating a magnetically attractive material 7 that co-acts with magnet 2. Body 9 has an upper portion (11, fig 2) extending at right angles to it which serves as a support arm for various articles. Both parts have mating surfaces, with the first part having a lip 6 engaging with a lug 10 on the second part such that these two elements act together as a hinge and provide additional vertical support. A cut-out 4 on the first part engages with a protrusion 8 on the second part to resist torsional movement. The bracket is arranged to support a structure but will yield if excessive load is used. The bracket may be used for supporting a shower head or light fittings. The assembly is intended for use in places where suicide attempts may be made since it does not offer any facility for hanging any large mass.