An end terminal for a guardrail system includes an elongated guardrail beam and a flattening or reshaping device defining a channel having an inlet and an outlet vertically aligned along a longitudinal axis. The guardrail beam is moveable along the longitudinal axis through the channel from the inlet to the outlet. An anchor is vertically spaced below the outlet, with a tether coupled between the anchor and an end portion of the guardrail beam. The tether is adapted to pull the guardrail beam downwardly from a first height at the outlet to a second height vertically spaced from the first height free of any engagement with any other structure once the guardrail beam exits the outlet, and with a bending of the deformed guardrail beam in only one direction after the deformed guardrail beam leaves the outlet. Methods of assembly and operation are also provided.
E01F 15/04 - Barrières continues s'étendant le long des routes ou entre les voies de circulation constituées essentiellement de poutres longitudinales ou de bandes rigides
E01F 15/14 - Dispositions de sécurité pour ralentir, maintenir sur la route ou arrêter les véhicules à la dérive, p.ex. bornes de protection ou pieux garde-fous; Dispositions pour réduire les dommages occasionnés aux structures du bord de la route par l'impact de véhicules spécialement adaptées pour une protection localisée, p.ex. pour piles de ponts, pour îlots de circulation
A crash attenuator for decelerating an impacting vehicle includes a first end that can be releasably secured to a vehicle, and a second end that is longitudinally spaced from the first end. The second end includes an impact member that is movable in the longitudinal direction from a pre-impact position to an impact position. At least a pair of spaced deformable attenuator members extend in a longitudinal direction and have a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal ends are staggered downstream from the impact member in the pre-impact position. At least a portion of the deformable attenuator members are bent in a non-outboard direction as the impact member is moved from the pre-impact position to the impact position.
B60R 19/34 - Aménagements concernant le montage des pare-chocs sur les véhicules comprenant des moyens de montage susceptibles de céder conçus pour être détruits à l'impact, p.ex. du type pare-chocs global
E01F 15/14 - Dispositions de sécurité pour ralentir, maintenir sur la route ou arrêter les véhicules à la dérive, p.ex. bornes de protection ou pieux garde-fous; Dispositions pour réduire les dommages occasionnés aux structures du bord de la route par l'impact de véhicules spécialement adaptées pour une protection localisée, p.ex. pour piles de ponts, pour îlots de circulation
F16F 7/12 - Amortisseurs de vibrations; Amortisseurs de chocs utilisant une déformation plastique de ses organes
B60R 19/00 - Protège-roues; Protège-radiateurs; Déplaceurs d'obstacles; Equipements amortissant la force de choc dans les collisions
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Self-righting flexible delineator with protective collar
A delineator system includes an anchor having an end portion and a post extending along a longitudinal direction and having an end portion overlapping with the end portion of the anchor. The overlapping end portions are coupled together with an engagement member. A protective collar is moveable relative to the post and the anchor along the longitudinal direction from a non-installed position to an installed position. The protective collar is disposed over and covers the overlapping end portions and the engagement member when in the installed position. Methods of manufacturing and installing a post, and other delineator systems and delineator posts are also provided.
E01F 9/017 - se redressant librement après flexion ou déplacement
E01F 9/627 - Aménagement des panneaux de signalisation routière ou des signaux de trafic routier; Dispositions pour imposer la prudence Éléments dressés, p.ex. poteaux indicateurs ou balises de signalisation; Supports pour les panneaux de signalisation routière caractérisés par la forme ou par la structure, p.ex. pour permettre un déplacement ou une flexion se redressant librement après flexion ou déplacement
E01F 9/608 - Aménagement des panneaux de signalisation routière ou des signaux de trafic routier; Dispositions pour imposer la prudence Éléments dressés, p.ex. poteaux indicateurs ou balises de signalisation; Supports pour les panneaux de signalisation routière spécialement adaptés à des fins de signalisation particulières, p.ex. pour indiquer des virages, des travaux sur la route ou des passages pour piétons pour guider, avertir ou contrôler le trafic, p.ex. balises de délimitation ou bornes kilométriques
E01F 9/588 - Moyens pour délimiter matériellement les voies de circulation et décourager leur franchissement sans s'y opposer physiquement
E01F 9/681 - Aménagement des panneaux de signalisation routière ou des signaux de trafic routier; Dispositions pour imposer la prudence Éléments dressés, p.ex. poteaux indicateurs ou balises de signalisation; Supports pour les panneaux de signalisation routière caractérisés par des moyens de fixation pour maintenir les poteaux de signalisation ou similaires les poteaux de signalisation étant fixés par des moyens amovibles, p.ex. des vis ou des boulons
A crash cushion includes a plurality of resilient, self-restoring tubes each having a center axis and an interior surface. At least some of the tubes are positioned such that respective ones of the center axes are spaced apart in a longitudinal direction. The center axis of at least one tube is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis extending in the longitudinal direction, with the tube defining a diametral plane intersecting and oriented substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The center axis of the tube lies in the diametral plane. One or more segments are positioned in the tube, with the segments, or portions thereof, disposed on opposite sides of the interior surface of the tube. Each of the segments or portions is symmetrically secured to the tube relative to the diametral plane, with the tube being substantially open between the opposing segments. Various methods of using and assembling the crash cushion are also provided.
E01F 15/08 - Barrières continues s'étendant le long des routes ou entre les voies de circulation constituées essentiellement par des murs ou des éléments analogues à des murs
E01F 15/14 - Dispositions de sécurité pour ralentir, maintenir sur la route ou arrêter les véhicules à la dérive, p.ex. bornes de protection ou pieux garde-fous; Dispositions pour réduire les dommages occasionnés aux structures du bord de la route par l'impact de véhicules spécialement adaptées pour une protection localisée, p.ex. pour piles de ponts, pour îlots de circulation
A ground anchor for a delineator includes a unitary plastic body having a receptacle shaped and configured for connection to a delineator post and a ground engaging portion extending from the receptacle along a longitudinal axis. The ground engaging portion includes a plurality of tapered blades. Delineator assemblies using the ground anchor, and methods of installing the ground anchor, are also provided.
A crash attenuator includes a frame having a first frame member and a second frame member rigidly connected with a hinge assembly in a pre-impact configuration. The first and second frames are hingedly connected with the hinge assembly in an impact configuration, wherein the hinge assembly comprises a living hinge when the hinge assembly is in the impact configuration. A method of using the crash attenuator is also provided.
B62D 21/00 - Châssis, c. à d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée
B62D 21/15 - Châssis, c. à d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée comportant des moyens amortisseurs de chocs, p.ex. châssis conçus pour changer de forme ou de dimensions d'une façon définitive ou temporaire à la suite d'une collision avec un autre corps
A crash attenuator includes a frame having a first frame member and a second frame member rigidly connected with a hinge assembly in a pre-impact configuration. The first and second frames are hingedly connected with the hinge assembly in an impact configuration, wherein the hinge assembly comprises a living hinge when the hinge assembly is in the impact configuration. A method of using the crash attenuator is also provided.
B62D 21/00 - Châssis, c. à d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée
B62D 21/15 - Châssis, c. à d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée comportant des moyens amortisseurs de chocs, p.ex. châssis conçus pour changer de forme ou de dimensions d'une façon définitive ou temporaire à la suite d'une collision avec un autre corps
A crash attenuator includes a frame having a first frame member and a second frame member rigidly connected with a hinge assembly in a pre-impact configuration. The first and second frames are hingedly connected with the hinge assembly in an impact configuration, wherein the hinge assembly comprises a living hinge when the hinge assembly is in the impact configuration. A method of using the crash attenuator is also provided.
E01F 15/14 - Dispositions de sécurité pour ralentir, maintenir sur la route ou arrêter les véhicules à la dérive, p.ex. bornes de protection ou pieux garde-fous; Dispositions pour réduire les dommages occasionnés aux structures du bord de la route par l'impact de véhicules spécialement adaptées pour une protection localisée, p.ex. pour piles de ponts, pour îlots de circulation
B60R 19/38 - Aménagements concernant le montage des pare-chocs sur les véhicules montés de façon réglable ou mobile, p.ex. mobiles horizontalement pour ménager un espace entre les véhicules parqués
B60R 19/00 - Protège-roues; Protège-radiateurs; Déplaceurs d'obstacles; Equipements amortissant la force de choc dans les collisions
A pavement marker includes a plastic base having an exposed upper surface, a reflector supported by the plastic base, and a metal rub rail coupled to the plastic base. The rub rail has an exposed rub surface positioned above the exposed upper surface of the plastic base. Methods of making and installing a pavement marker are also provided.
A delineator system includes an anchor having an end portion and a post extending along a longitudinal direction and having an end portion overlapping with the end portion of the anchor. The overlapping end portions are coupled together with an engagement member. A protective collar is moveable relative to the post and the anchor along the longitudinal direction from a non-installed position to an installed position. The protective collar is disposed over and covers the overlapping end portions and the engagement member when in the installed position. Methods of manufacturing and installing a post, and other delineator systems and delineator posts are also provided.
A pavement marker includes a plastic base having an exposed upper surface, a reflector supported by the plastic base, and a metal rub rail coupled to the plastic base. The rub rail has an exposed rub surface positioned above the exposed upper surface of the plastic base. Methods of making and installing a pavement marker are also provided.
A guardrail system includes a guardrail, a support post, and a fastener joining the guardrail and the support post. The support post includes a hole receiving the fastener, a fastener retention mechanism, and a slot for the movement of the fastener during an impact. The fastener retention mechanism retains the fastener in the hole until a predetermined level of force is attained during an impact, after which the fastener is released and moves into the slot. Methods of moving the guardrail relative to the post are also provided.
E01F 15/00 - Dispositions de sécurité pour ralentir, maintenir sur la route ou arrêter les véhicules à la dérive, p.ex. bornes de protection ou pieux garde-fous; Dispositions pour réduire les dommages occasionnés aux structures du bord de la route par l'impact de véhicules
A frangible post captures and holds a cable anchor to a guardrail. The post breaks when struck by a vehicle, releasing the cable. The frangible post may include hinge members, which bias the post so that weakened sections are put in tension when the post is struck, thereby ensuring that the post breaks cleanly and the cable is released when the post is struck. A method of releasing a cable anchor includes impacting the post, biasing the weakened sections so that they are in tension, breaking the post, and releasing the cable anchor. The post may be configured with a notch to engage the cable anchor, which is then released from the notch as the post is broken.
A frangible post captures and holds a cable anchor to a guardrail. The post breaks when struck by a vehicle, releasing the cable. The frangible post may include hinge members, which bias the post so that weakened sections are put in tension when the post is struck, thereby ensuring that the post breaks cleanly and the cable is released when the post is struck. A method of releasing a cable anchor includes impacting the post, biasing the weakened sections so that they are in tension, breaking the post, and releasing the cable anchor. The post may be configured with a notch to engage the cable anchor, which is then released from the notch as the post is broken.
E01F 15/02 - Barrières continues s'étendant le long des routes ou entre les voies de circulation
E01F 15/04 - Barrières continues s'étendant le long des routes ou entre les voies de circulation constituées essentiellement de poutres longitudinales ou de bandes rigides
E01F 15/14 - Dispositions de sécurité pour ralentir, maintenir sur la route ou arrêter les véhicules à la dérive, p.ex. bornes de protection ou pieux garde-fous; Dispositions pour réduire les dommages occasionnés aux structures du bord de la route par l'impact de véhicules spécialement adaptées pour une protection localisée, p.ex. pour piles de ponts, pour îlots de circulation
A guardrail system includes a plurality of posts spaced apart along a longitudinal direction and a plurality of rail sections extending between and coupled to the spaced apart posts. Each of the rail sections includes an uppermost surface. A cable extends along the longitudinal direction and is coupled to the rail sections and/or posts. The cable is vertically spaced above the uppermost surface of the rail sections. A guardrail retrofit kit includes a front anchor bracket, a rear anchor bracket, an intermediate bracket and a cable having end portions adapted to be coupled to the front and rear anchor brackets. The intermediate bracket is configured to releasably capture the cable. Methods of retrofitting a guardrail system and arresting a vehicle impacting a guardrail system are also provided.
E01F 15/00 - Dispositions de sécurité pour ralentir, maintenir sur la route ou arrêter les véhicules à la dérive, p.ex. bornes de protection ou pieux garde-fous; Dispositions pour réduire les dommages occasionnés aux structures du bord de la route par l'impact de véhicules
An energy absorbing vehicle barrier includes a frame defining a compartment. In one embodiment, the frame includes a nose. An energy absorbing cartridge is disposed within the compartment. A retaining device is coupled to the frame, with the retaining device disposed above and extending over at least a portion of an upper surface of the cartridge. The retaining device may contact and engage the upper surface of the cartridge when the barrier is impacted by a vehicle. In this way, the retaining device substantially prevents movement of the cartridge in at least a vertical direction during the impact. Methods of using and assembling the barrier are also provided.
E01F 15/14 - Dispositions de sécurité pour ralentir, maintenir sur la route ou arrêter les véhicules à la dérive, p.ex. bornes de protection ou pieux garde-fous; Dispositions pour réduire les dommages occasionnés aux structures du bord de la route par l'impact de véhicules spécialement adaptées pour une protection localisée, p.ex. pour piles de ponts, pour îlots de circulation
E01F 15/02 - Barrières continues s'étendant le long des routes ou entre les voies de circulation
A crash attenuator includes a crash cushion having a front end, a rear end, and a trailer hitch component disposed adjacent the front end. The trailer hitch component is capable of being secured to a mating hitch component located on a towing vehicle, such that the hitch components are capable of being rotated relative to each other about a substantially vertical axis. The crash attenuator further includes at least one wheel supporting the crash cushion. The wheel is rotatable about a substantially horizontal axis and is spaced rearwardly from the hitch component. A pair of tethers are positioned on opposite sides of the hitch component and are moveable relative to one or more retraction mechanisms connected to the crash cushion.
A01B 59/041 - Dispositifs particuliers pour l'attelage des animaux ou des tracteurs aux machines ou instruments agricoles pour machines tirées ou poussées par tracteurs avec prévention ou limitation du jeu latéral des instruments
B60D 1/14 - Organes de traction ou organes de remorquage caractérisés par leur type
A barrier system includes at least a pair of adjacent barriers each having opposite exterior sides and opposite end portions, with adjacent end portions of the adjacent barriers being coupled at a connection joint. At least a pair of coupler assemblies is connected to the exterior sides of the adjacent barriers, each positioned at an intermediate location between the end portions of the respective barrier. A unitary deflector member extends continuously between the pair of coupler assemblies across the connection joint and has opposite ends secured to the coupler assemblies. In another aspect, adjacent barriers are connected with an asymmetric exterior reinforcement structure. The deflector member may be provided with a unique hole pattern to accommodate various length and assembly variations. Methods of assembly and operation are also provided.
E01F 15/08 - Barrières continues s'étendant le long des routes ou entre les voies de circulation constituées essentiellement par des murs ou des éléments analogues à des murs
An end terminal for a guardrail system includes an elongated guardrail beam and a flattening or reshaping device defining a channel having an inlet and an outlet vertically aligned along a longitudinal axis. The guardrail beam is moveable along the longitudinal axis through the channel from the inlet to the outlet. An anchor is vertically spaced below the outlet, with a tether coupled between the anchor and an end portion of the guardrail beam. The tether is adapted to pull the guardrail beam downwardly from a first height at the outlet to a second height vertically spaced from the first height free of any engagement with any other structure once the guardrail beam exits the outlet, and with a bending of the deformed guardrail beam in only one direction after the deformed guardrail beam leaves the outlet. Methods of assembly and operation are also provided.
E01F 15/04 - Barrières continues s'étendant le long des routes ou entre les voies de circulation constituées essentiellement de poutres longitudinales ou de bandes rigides
E01F 15/14 - Dispositions de sécurité pour ralentir, maintenir sur la route ou arrêter les véhicules à la dérive, p.ex. bornes de protection ou pieux garde-fous; Dispositions pour réduire les dommages occasionnés aux structures du bord de la route par l'impact de véhicules spécialement adaptées pour une protection localisée, p.ex. pour piles de ponts, pour îlots de circulation
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Guardrail assembly, breakaway support post for a guardrail and methods for the assembly and use thereof
A guardrail assembly includes first and second rail sections, with a deforming member deforming the first rail section as it moves relative to the second rail section. Methods of using and assembling a guardrail assembly are also provided.
E01F 15/00 - Dispositions de sécurité pour ralentir, maintenir sur la route ou arrêter les véhicules à la dérive, p.ex. bornes de protection ou pieux garde-fous; Dispositions pour réduire les dommages occasionnés aux structures du bord de la route par l'impact de véhicules
An end terminal for a guardrail system includes an elongated guardrail beam and a flattening or reshaping device defining a channel having an inlet and an outlet vertically aligned along a longitudinal axis. The guardrail beam is moveable along the longitudinal axis through the channel from the inlet to the outlet. An anchor is vertically spaced below the outlet, with a tether coupled between the anchor and an end portion of the guardrail beam. The tether is adapted to pull the guardrail beam downwardly from a first height at the outlet to a second height vertically spaced from the first height free of any engagement with any other structure once the guardrail beam exits the outlet, and with a bending of the deformed guardrail beam in only one direction after the deformed guardrail beam leaves the outlet. Methods of assembly and operation are also provided.
A crash attenuator includes a crash cushion having a front end, a rear end, and a trailer hitch component disposed adjacent the front end. The trailer hitch component is capable of being secured to a mating hitch component located on the towing vehicle, such that hitch components are capable of being rotated relative to each other about a substantially vertical axis. The crash attenuator further includes at least one wheel supporting the crash cushion. The wheel is rotatable about a substantially horizontal axis and is spaced rearwardly from hitch component. One or more tethers are positioned on opposite sides of the hitch component and are moveable relative to one or more guides connected to the crash cushion.
A01B 59/041 - Dispositifs particuliers pour l'attelage des animaux ou des tracteurs aux machines ou instruments agricoles pour machines tirées ou poussées par tracteurs avec prévention ou limitation du jeu latéral des instruments
B60D 1/14 - Organes de traction ou organes de remorquage caractérisés par leur type
A crash cushion includes a plurality of resilient, self-restoring tubes each having a center axis and an interior surface. At least some of the tubes are positioned such that respective ones of the center axes are spaced apart in a longitudinal direction. The center axis of at least one tube is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis extending in the longitudinal direction, with the tube defining a diametral plane intersecting and oriented substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The center axis of the tube lies in the diametral plane. One or more segments are positioned in the tube, with the segments, or portions thereof, disposed on opposite sides of the interior surface of the tube. Each of the segments or portions is symmetrically secured to the tube relative to the diametral plane, with the tube being substantially open between the opposing segments. Various methods of using and assembling the crash cushion are also provided.
E01F 15/14 - Dispositions de sécurité pour ralentir, maintenir sur la route ou arrêter les véhicules à la dérive, p.ex. bornes de protection ou pieux garde-fous; Dispositions pour réduire les dommages occasionnés aux structures du bord de la route par l'impact de véhicules spécialement adaptées pour une protection localisée, p.ex. pour piles de ponts, pour îlots de circulation
E01F 15/00 - Dispositions de sécurité pour ralentir, maintenir sur la route ou arrêter les véhicules à la dérive, p.ex. bornes de protection ou pieux garde-fous; Dispositions pour réduire les dommages occasionnés aux structures du bord de la route par l'impact de véhicules
A crash cushion includes a plurality of resilient, self-restoring tubes each having a center axis and an interior surface. At least some of the tubes are positioned such that respective ones of the center axes are spaced apart in a longitudinal direction. The center axis of at least one tube is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis extending in the longitudinal direction, with the tube defining a diametral plane intersecting and oriented substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The center axis of the tube lies in the diametral plane. One or more segments are positioned in the tube, with the segments, or portions thereof, disposed on opposite sides of the interior surface of the tube. Each of the segments or portions is symmetrically secured to the tube relative to the diametral plane, with the tube being substantially open between the opposing segments.
E01F 15/00 - Dispositions de sécurité pour ralentir, maintenir sur la route ou arrêter les véhicules à la dérive, p.ex. bornes de protection ou pieux garde-fous; Dispositions pour réduire les dommages occasionnés aux structures du bord de la route par l'impact de véhicules
A method for transferring a barrier includes providing a barrier having first and second sides and a plurality of barrier modules connected end-to-end, driving a transfer vehicle along a path on the first side of the barrier, wherein the vehicle is supported entirely by a support surface on the first side of the barrier and is free of any engagement with the support surface on the second side of the barrier. The transfer vehicle includes a barrier transfer device with a support disposed above the barrier and a carriage coupled to the support. The method further includes sequentially engaging the plurality of barrier modules with the carriage, sequentially moving the plurality of barrier modules in a lateral direction with the carriage, and sequentially releasing the plurality of barrier modules from the carriage.
A crash cushion includes a plurality of resilient, self-restoring tubes each having a center axis and an interior surface. At least some of the tubes are positioned such that respective ones of the center axes are spaced apart in a longitudinal direction. The center axis of at least one tube is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis extending in the longitudinal direction, with the tube defining a diametral plane intersecting and oriented substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The center axis of the tube lies in the diametral plane. One or more segments are positioned in the tube, with the segments, or portions thereof, disposed on opposite sides of the interior surface of the tube. Each of the segments or portions is symmetrically secured to the tube relative to the diametral plane, with the tube being substantially open between the opposing segments. Various methods of using and assembling the crash cushion are also provided.
E01F 15/00 - Dispositions de sécurité pour ralentir, maintenir sur la route ou arrêter les véhicules à la dérive, p.ex. bornes de protection ou pieux garde-fous; Dispositions pour réduire les dommages occasionnés aux structures du bord de la route par l'impact de véhicules
E01F 15/14 - Dispositions de sécurité pour ralentir, maintenir sur la route ou arrêter les véhicules à la dérive, p.ex. bornes de protection ou pieux garde-fous; Dispositions pour réduire les dommages occasionnés aux structures du bord de la route par l'impact de véhicules spécialement adaptées pour une protection localisée, p.ex. pour piles de ponts, pour îlots de circulation
A crash attenuator for decelerating an impacting vehicle includes a first end that can be releasably secured to a vehicle, and a second end that is longitudinally spaced from the first end. The second end includes an impact member that is movable in the longitudinal direction from a pre-impact position to an impact position. At least a pair of spaced deformable attenuator members extend in a longitudinal direction and have a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal ends are staggered downstream from the impact member in the pre-impact position. At least a portion of the deformable attenuator members are bent in a non-outboard direction as the impact member is moved from the pre-impact position to the impact position.
B60R 19/34 - Aménagements concernant le montage des pare-chocs sur les véhicules comprenant des moyens de montage susceptibles de céder conçus pour être détruits à l'impact, p.ex. du type pare-chocs global
E01F 15/14 - Dispositions de sécurité pour ralentir, maintenir sur la route ou arrêter les véhicules à la dérive, p.ex. bornes de protection ou pieux garde-fous; Dispositions pour réduire les dommages occasionnés aux structures du bord de la route par l'impact de véhicules spécialement adaptées pour une protection localisée, p.ex. pour piles de ponts, pour îlots de circulation
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GATE FOR BARRIER SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR THE ASSEMBLY AND USE THEREOF
A gate for providing an opening in a barrier system includes a gate barrier segment and a connector having first and second connector segments. The first connector segment is coupled to the gate barrier segment. The first and second connector segments are releasably coupled, and may be hingedly connected on at least one of a first and second side thereof. The second connector segment is configured to be coupled to a stationary barrier segment.
E01F 13/00 - Dispositions pour interdire ou limiter la circulation, p.ex. portes, barrières
E01F 13/04 - Dispositions pour interdire ou limiter la circulation, p.ex. portes, barrières pouvant être déplacées pour permettre ou empêcher le passage
29.
Gate for barrier system and methods for the assembly and use thereof
A gate for providing an opening in a barrier system includes a gate barrier segment and a connector having first and second connector segments. The first connector segment is coupled to the gate barrier segment. The first and second connector segments are releasably coupled, and may be hingedly connected on at least one of a first and second side thereof. The second connector segment is configured to be coupled to a stationary barrier segment.
A gate for providing an opening in a barrier system includes a gate barrier segment and a connector having first and second connector segments. The first connector segment is coupled to the gate barrier segment. The first and second connector segments are releasably coupled, and may be hingedly connected on at least one of a first and second side thereof. The second connector segment is configured to be coupled to a stationary barrier segment.
E01F 13/04 - Dispositions pour interdire ou limiter la circulation, p.ex. portes, barrières pouvant être déplacées pour permettre ou empêcher le passage
An energy absorbing vehicle barrier includes a frame defining a compartment. In one embodiment, the frame includes a nose. An energy absorbing cartridge is disposed within the compartment. A retaining device is coupled to the frame, with the retaining device disposed above and extending over at least a portion of an upper surface of the cartridge. The retaining device may contact and engage the upper surface of the cartridge when the barrier is impacted by a vehicle. In this way, the retaining device substantially prevents movement of the cartridge in at least a vertical direction during the impact. Methods of using and assembling the barrier are also provided.
E01F 15/04 - Barrières continues s'étendant le long des routes ou entre les voies de circulation constituées essentiellement de poutres longitudinales ou de bandes rigides
E01F 15/00 - Dispositions de sécurité pour ralentir, maintenir sur la route ou arrêter les véhicules à la dérive, p.ex. bornes de protection ou pieux garde-fous; Dispositions pour réduire les dommages occasionnés aux structures du bord de la route par l'impact de véhicules
An energy absorbing vehicle barrier includes a frame defining a compartment. In one embodiment, the frame includes a nose. An energy absorbing cartridge is disposed within the compartment. A retaining device is coupled to the frame, with the retaining device disposed above and extending over at least a portion of an upper surface of the cartridge. The retaining device may contact and engage the upper surface of the cartridge when the barrier is impacted by a vehicle. In this way, the retaining device substantially prevents movement of the cartridge in at least a vertical direction during the impact. Methods of using and assembling the barrier are also provided.
An energy absorbing vehicle barrier includes a frame defining a compartment. In one embodiment, the frame includes a nose. An energy absorbing cartridge is disposed within the compartment. A retaining device is coupled to the frame, with the retaining device disposed above and extending over at least a portion of an upper surface of the cartridge. The retaining device may contact and engage the upper surface of the cartridge when the barrier is impacted by a vehicle. In this way, the retaining device substantially prevents movement of the cartridge in at least a vertical direction during the impact. Methods of using and assembling the barrier are also provided.
E01F 15/04 - Barrières continues s'étendant le long des routes ou entre les voies de circulation constituées essentiellement de poutres longitudinales ou de bandes rigides
A non-lethal energy absorbing vehicle barrier for decelerating an impacting vehicle a gate member disposed between first and second gate receivers that is deformable from a pre-impact configuration to an impact configuration. The gate member may include a first deformable energy absorption member having a first end coupled to the first gate receiver and a second end extending inward toward a center of the gate member; a second deformable energy absorption member having a first end coupled to the second gate receiver and a second end extending inward toward the center of the gate member; and a deforming member connecting the first and second deformable energy absorption members in an overlapping configuration. The deforming member is configured to engage and deform the first and second deformable energy absorption members as the gate member is deformed from the pre-impact configuration to the impact configuration.
A crash attenuator includes a crash cushion having a front end and a rear end, and a restraint element disposed adjacent the front end and capable of being coupled to a towing vehicle. The crash attenuator further includes at least one wheel supporting the crash cushion. The restraint element is operable between at least an impact condition and a non-impact condition.
A01B 59/041 - Dispositifs particuliers pour l'attelage des animaux ou des tracteurs aux machines ou instruments agricoles pour machines tirées ou poussées par tracteurs avec prévention ou limitation du jeu latéral des instruments
B60D 1/155 - Organes de traction ou organes de remorquage caractérisés par leur type constitués d'une seule barre ou d'un seul tube allongés comprenant des parties téléscopiques ou repliables
A post assembly includes a post having a bottom and defining a longitudinal axis and a mounting member extending from the bottom of the post along the longitudinal axis. A securing member is moveable between an engaged position, wherein the securing member couples the mounting member to the post in a non-rotatable relationship, and a disengaged position, wherein the mounting member is decoupled and removable from the post. A method of assembling a post assembly is also provided.
A breakaway support post for a guardrail includes an upper post member and a lower post member. The upper and lower post members are overlapping and configured such that the upper and lower post members are non-rotatable relative to each other about an axis extending in an axial impact direction. In one embodiment, a tensile fastener extends in the axial impact direction and connects overlapping portions of the upper and lower post members. In another embodiment, a shear fastener extends transversely to the axial impact direction and is the only connection between the upper and lower post members. In another aspect, a guardrail assembly includes first and second rail sections, with a deforming member deforming the first rail section as it moves relative to the second rail section. Methods of using and assembling a guardrail assembly are also provided.
E01F 15/00 - Dispositions de sécurité pour ralentir, maintenir sur la route ou arrêter les véhicules à la dérive, p.ex. bornes de protection ou pieux garde-fous; Dispositions pour réduire les dommages occasionnés aux structures du bord de la route par l'impact de véhicules
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GUARDRAIL ASSEMBLY, BREAKAWAY SUPPORT POST FOR A GUARDRAIL AND METHODS FOR THE ASSEMBLY AND USE THEREOF
A breakaway support post for a guardrail includes an upper post member and a lower post member. The upper and lower post members are overlapping and configured such that the upper and lower post members are non-rotatable relative to each other about an axis extending in an axial impact direction. In one embodiment, a tensile fastener extends in the axial impact direction and connects overlapping portions of the upper and lower post members. In another embodiment, a shear fastener extends transversely to the axial impact direction and is the only connection between the upper and lower post members. In another aspect, a guardrail assembly includes first and second rail sections, with a deforming member deforming the first rail section as it moves relative to the second rail section. Methods of using and assembling a guardrail assembly are also provided.
E01F 15/00 - Dispositions de sécurité pour ralentir, maintenir sur la route ou arrêter les véhicules à la dérive, p.ex. bornes de protection ou pieux garde-fous; Dispositions pour réduire les dommages occasionnés aux structures du bord de la route par l'impact de véhicules
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Guardrail assembly, breakaway support post for a guardrail and methods for the assembly and use thereof
A breakaway support post for a guardrail includes an upper post member and a lower post member. The upper and lower post members are overlapping and configured such that the upper and lower post members are non-rotatable relative to each other about an axis extending in an axial impact direction. In one embodiment, a tensile fastener extends in the axial impact direction and connects overlapping portions of the upper and lower post members. In another embodiment, a shear fastener extends transversely to the axial impact direction and is the only connection between the upper and lower post members. In another aspect, a guardrail assembly includes first and second rail sections, with a deforming member deforming the first rail section as it moves relative to the second rail section. Methods of using and assembling a guardrail assembly are also provided.
E01F 15/00 - Dispositions de sécurité pour ralentir, maintenir sur la route ou arrêter les véhicules à la dérive, p.ex. bornes de protection ou pieux garde-fous; Dispositions pour réduire les dommages occasionnés aux structures du bord de la route par l'impact de véhicules
A crash attenuator for decelerating an impacting vehicle includes a first end that can be releasably secured to a vehicle, and a second end that is longitudinally spaced from the first end. The second end includes an impact member that is movable in the longitudinal direction from a pre-impact position to an impact position. At least a pair of deformable attenuator members are spaced laterally and extend longitudinally between the first and second ends. At least a portion of the attenuators are bent in a non-outboard direction when the impact member moves from the pre-impact position to the impact position.
B60R 19/34 - Aménagements concernant le montage des pare-chocs sur les véhicules comprenant des moyens de montage susceptibles de céder conçus pour être détruits à l'impact, p.ex. du type pare-chocs global
E01F 15/14 - Dispositions de sécurité pour ralentir, maintenir sur la route ou arrêter les véhicules à la dérive, p.ex. bornes de protection ou pieux garde-fous; Dispositions pour réduire les dommages occasionnés aux structures du bord de la route par l'impact de véhicules spécialement adaptées pour une protection localisée, p.ex. pour piles de ponts, pour îlots de circulation
A vehicle crash cushion for decelerating a vehicle includes first, second and third bays. The first bay is positioned forwardly of the second bay and the second bay is positioned forwardly of the third bay. The first, second and third bays each have energy absorbing structures with first, second and third impact strengths respectively. The first impact strength is greater than the third impact strength, which is greater than the second impact strength.
E01F 15/14 - Dispositions de sécurité pour ralentir, maintenir sur la route ou arrêter les véhicules à la dérive, p.ex. bornes de protection ou pieux garde-fous; Dispositions pour réduire les dommages occasionnés aux structures du bord de la route par l'impact de véhicules spécialement adaptées pour une protection localisée, p.ex. pour piles de ponts, pour îlots de circulation
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Barrier transfer device, system and method for the use thereof
A barrier transfer device includes a cantilevered support arm and a carriage coupled to the support arm. The carriage includes at least a pair of barrier interface members extending downwardly from the support arm. The barrier interface members are configured to engage a barrier on opposite sides thereof when the barrier. A system for transferring a barrier includes a transfer vehicle having an outermost portion on each of first and second opposite sides of the transfer vehicle. The cantilevered support arm is coupled to the transfer vehicle and extends laterally outwardly past the outermost portion of the transfer vehicle on the first side of the transfer vehicle. A moveable barrier system includes at least one barrier having first and second sides and a bottom adapted to be supported by a ground surface and a transfer vehicle having a barrier interface element engaging only a first side of said barrier. Methods for transferring a barrier are also provided.
B60P 3/40 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux pour porter des charges longues, p.ex. avec des éléments séparés munis de roues portant la charge
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BARRIER TRANSFER DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE USE THEREOF
A barrier transfer device includes a cantilevered support arm and a carnage coupled to the support arm. The carriage includes at least a pair of barner interface members extending downwardly from the support arm. The barrier interface members are configured to engage a barrier on opposite sides thereof when the barrier. A system for transfernng a barrier includes a transfer vehicle having an outermost portion on each of first and second opposite sides of the transfer vehicle. The cantilevered support arm is coupled to the transfer vehicle and extends laterally outwardly past the outermost portion of the transfer vehicle on the first side of the transfer vehicle. A moveable barrier system includes at least one barrier having first and second sides and a bottom adapted to be supported by a ground surface and a transfer vehicle having a barrier interface element engaging only a first side of said barrier.
B66C 23/00 - Installations comportant essentiellement un palonnier, une flèche ou une structure triangulaire agissant comme bras de levier, montées de façon à permettre des mouvements de translation ou d'orientation dans des plans verticaux ou horizontaux, ou bie
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Self-righting post and method for the assembly and use thereof
A self-righting post assembly includes an elastomeric hinge tube and an elastomeric inner member is disposed in the hinge tube. In one embodiment, an extension post is disposed over the hinge tube. A sign panel can be secured to the extension post. In one embodiment, the inner member is free of any engagement with the hinge tube. In one embodiment, the hinge tube is secured to a base, preferably with a vertically oriented fastener. A method of assembling the post assembly is also provided.
A vehicle crash cushion for decelerating a vehicle includes first, second and third bays. The first bay is positioned forwardly of the second bay and the second bay is positioned forwardly of the third bay. The first, second and third bays each have energy absorbing structures with first, second and third impact strengths respectively. The first impact strength is greater than the third impact strength, which is greater than the second impact strength. In another aspect, a deformable tube is at least partially filled with a secondary component, which filled portion has a greater deformation strength than unfilled portions of the tube. In another aspect, a vehicle crash cushion includes first and second side panels. A connector includes a first strap portion disposed in a valley of and connected to the first side panel and a second strap portion disposed adjacent to and connected to a ridge of the second side panel.
E01F 13/00 - Dispositions pour interdire ou limiter la circulation, p.ex. portes, barrières
E01F 15/00 - Dispositions de sécurité pour ralentir, maintenir sur la route ou arrêter les véhicules à la dérive, p.ex. bornes de protection ou pieux garde-fous; Dispositions pour réduire les dommages occasionnés aux structures du bord de la route par l'impact de véhicules
A crash attenuator includes a crash cushion having a front end, a rear end, and a trailer hitch component disposed adjacent the front end. The trailer hitch component is capable of being secured to a mating hitch component located on the towing vehicle, such that hitch components are capable of being rotated relative to each other about a substantially vertical axis. The crash attenuator further includes at least one wheel supporting the crash cushion. The wheel is rotatable about a substantially horizontal axis and is spaced rearwardly from the substantially vertical axis. The crash attenuator further includes at least one restraint element operable between at least a disengaged condition, wherein the crash cushion is capable of rotating about the substantially vertical axis, and an engaged condition, wherein the at least one restraint element constrains rotation of the crash cushion about the substantially vertical axis.
B60R 19/34 - Aménagements concernant le montage des pare-chocs sur les véhicules comprenant des moyens de montage susceptibles de céder conçus pour être détruits à l'impact, p.ex. du type pare-chocs global
A crash attenuator includes a crash cushion having a front end, a rear end, and a trailer hitch component disposed adjacent the front end. The trailer hitch component is capable of being secured to a mating hitch component located on the towing vehicle, such that hitch components are capable of being rotated relative to each other about a substantially vertical axis. The crash attenuator further includes at least one wheel supporting the crash cushion. The wheel is rotatable about a substantially horizontal axis and is spaced rearwardly from the substantially vertical axis. The crash attenuator further includes at least one restraint element operable between at least a disengaged condition, wherein the crash cushion is capable of rotating about the substantially vertical axis, and an engaged condition, wherein the at least one restraint element constrains rotation of the crash cushion about the substantially vertical axis.
A01B 59/041 - Dispositifs particuliers pour l'attelage des animaux ou des tracteurs aux machines ou instruments agricoles pour machines tirées ou poussées par tracteurs avec prévention ou limitation du jeu latéral des instruments
B60D 1/155 - Organes de traction ou organes de remorquage caractérisés par leur type constitués d'une seule barre ou d'un seul tube allongés comprenant des parties téléscopiques ou repliables
B60R 19/22 - Moyens pour absorber le choc situés à l'intérieur du pare-chocs contenant un matériau cellulaire, p.ex. de la mousse solide
A method of applying an anti-icing solution to a roadway includes providing a plurality of spaced apart spray nozzles defining a system length. The plurality of spray nozzles are coupled to a plurality of spray valves. The method further includes supplying a pressurized anti-icing solution to each of the plurality of spray valves from a source of the anti-icing solution positioned upstream of the plurality of said spray valves. The method also includes opening the plurality of spray valves for a plurality of predetermined time periods, wherein the predetermined time periods at least some other of the plurality of spray valves positioned upstream therefrom. In another aspect, an anti-icing assembly includes an anti-icing solution source, a valve in fluid communication with the anti-icing solution source, a nozzle connected to the valve, and a pressure detecting device coupled between the nozzle and the valve.
A vehicle crash cushion for decelerating a vehicle includes front and rear anchors spaced along a longitudinal direction and at least one deformable attenuator member extending in the longitudinal direction and having a first end coupled to the front anchor and a second end coupled to the rear anchor. A support member is positioned adjacent the attenuator member and is moveable in the longitudinal direction relative thereto between at least an initial position and an impact position toward the rear anchor and away from the front anchor. At least one deforming member is mounted on the support member and is engaged with at least a portion of the attenuator member. In another aspect, a vehicle crash cushion includes first and second side panels each having at least one longitudinally extending ridge and at least one longitudinally extending valley. The first side panel is moveable relative to the second side panel in response to an axial force being applied to the elongated frame. A connector includes at least one first strap portion disposed in the valley of and connected to the first. side panel and at least one second strap portion disposed adjacent to and connected to at least one ridge of the second side panel.
E01F 9/018 - spécialement adaptés pour se briser, se dégager, se rétracter ou se déformer de façon permanente après flexion ou déplacement, p.ex. suite au choc d'un véhicule
A vehicle crash cushion for decelerating a vehicle includes front and rear anchors spaced along a longitudinal direction and at least one deformable attenuator member extending in the longitudinal direction and having a first end coupled to the front anchor and a second end coupled to the rear anchor. A support member is positioned adjacent the attenuator member and is moveable in the longitudinal direction relative thereto between at least an initial position and an impact position toward the rear anchor and away from the front anchor. At least one deforming member is mounted on the support member and is engaged with at least a portion of the attenuator member. In another aspect, a vehicle crash cushion includes first and second side panels each having at least one longitudinally extending ridge and at least one longitudinally extending valley. The first side panel is moveable relative to the second side panel in response to an axial force being applied to the elongated frame. A connector includes at least one first strap portion disposed in the valley of and connected to the first side panel and at least one second strap portion disposed adjacent to and connected to at least one ridge of the second side panel.
E01F 13/00 - Dispositions pour interdire ou limiter la circulation, p.ex. portes, barrières
E01F 13/12 - Dispositions pour interdire ou limiter la circulation, p.ex. portes, barrières pour arrêter de force les véhicules ou les rendre inutilisables, p.ex. tapis cloutés
E01F 15/00 - Dispositions de sécurité pour ralentir, maintenir sur la route ou arrêter les véhicules à la dérive, p.ex. bornes de protection ou pieux garde-fous; Dispositions pour réduire les dommages occasionnés aux structures du bord de la route par l'impact de véhicules
E01F 15/14 - Dispositions de sécurité pour ralentir, maintenir sur la route ou arrêter les véhicules à la dérive, p.ex. bornes de protection ou pieux garde-fous; Dispositions pour réduire les dommages occasionnés aux structures du bord de la route par l'impact de véhicules spécialement adaptées pour une protection localisée, p.ex. pour piles de ponts, pour îlots de circulation
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REMOVABLE DELINEATOR POST AND METHOD FOR THE USE THEREOF
A delineator includes a post having a bottom portion and a stem extending from the bottom portion. At least a portion of the post is moveable in a lateral direction between an at-rest position and an impact position. An anchor includes a top and an elongated receptacle. In one aspect, the stem is removably inserted in the receptacle and is moveable in a longitudinal direction between at least a first position and a second position relative to the receptacle as the flexible post is moved between the at-rest position and the impact position respectively. A first portion of the length of the stem is disposed in the receptacle when the stem is in the first position and a second portion of the length of the stem remains disposed in the receptacle when the stem is in the second position, wherein the first portion is greater than the second portion. Methods of removably retaining a boundary in a pathway and of installing a boundary in a pathway are also provided.
E01F 9/011 - Eléments dressés, p.ex. poteaux indicateurs, balises de signalisation; Supports pour les panneaux de signalisation routière (poteaux ou pylônes en général E04H 12/00; moyens pour fixer des panneaux de signalisation sur une structure de support en général G09F 7/18)
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Removable delineator post and method for the use thereof
A delineator includes a post having a bottom portion and a stem extending from the bottom portion. At least a portion of the post is moveable in a lateral direction between an at-rest position and an impact position. An anchor includes a top and an elongated receptacle. In one aspect, the stem is removably inserted in the receptacle and is moveable in a longitudinal direction between at least a first position and a second position relative to the receptacle as the flexible post is moved between the at-rest position and the impact position respectively. A first portion of the length of the stem is disposed in the receptacle when the stem is in the first position and a second portion of the length of the stem remains disposed in the receptacle when the stem is in the second position, wherein the first portion is greater than the second portion. Methods of removably retaining a boundary in a pathway and of installing a boundary in a pathway are also provided.
E01F 9/00 - Aménagement des panneaux de signalisation routière ou des signaux de trafic routier; Dispositions pour imposer la prudence
E01F 9/011 - Eléments dressés, p.ex. poteaux indicateurs, balises de signalisation; Supports pour les panneaux de signalisation routière (poteaux ou pylônes en général E04H 12/00; moyens pour fixer des panneaux de signalisation sur une structure de support en général G09F 7/18)
E01F 9/012 - se tenant debout tout seuls, p.ex. cônes de circulation, dispositifs repliables ou gonflables
E01F 9/013 - prévus pour être rapidement retirés, p.ex. par introduction dans des douilles noyées dans la route (E01F 9/12 a priorité);;
