AU2019101009A4 - A vehicle arrestor system and a method of using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

A VEHICLE ARRESTOR SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF USING THE SAME The present invention relates to a vehicle arrestor system and method for preventing damage to a structure. The system comprises first and second speed bumps disposed on a road in proximity of the structure to be protected, a trench, configured on said road, first and second roller rotatably disposed on first and second edge of the trench respectively, a top plate disposed on an open top of said trench, a raising and lowering mechanism operatively coupled with said top plate, and configured to displace said top plate, a controller, said raising and lowering mechanism coupled to said controller, a sensor disposed on said road, said sensor coupled to said controller and configured to generate a signal relating to a dimension of said vehicle, said signal being received by said controller. The system prevents damage to the structure, is economic and simple for build and operate. 206a 2216 208 2 12b21 2021 28 212 204 T 210 2a7-10b 206 - +206 214 212a 208a 08b 208c

Description

A VEHICLE ARRESTOR SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF USING THE SAME

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a system and a method for arresting movement of a vehicle and in particular to a vehicle arrestor system and a method for preventing damage to a structure due to collision of the vehicle with the structure.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Vehicles are and will always remain as an important a means for travelling and transporting. Roads have been and are being developed to facilitate easy movement of the vehicles thereon. In some places such as cross roads, one or more overbridges and/or underpasses are common to avoid traffic jams and facilitate quick clearance of traffic during peak time periods. Similar overbridges and/or underpasses are also built at and around railway lines for similar purposes.

However, some vehicles have dimensions (especially height) which are greater than the separation between the road and the overbridge or the underpass. In such situations, it is necessary to restrict passage of such vehicles under such constraint bridges or underpasses. Failing to prevent such passages of such vehicles result in accidents which can be and are fatal to the structure, the vehicle and the human life. In addition to this, these accidents also are responsible for traffic jams and the like issues.

Attempts have been made to prevent such collisions of the over-dimensioned vehicles with the structures such as the overbridges and/or the underpasses.

One such conventional technique includes provision of adequate number of visual signals and signposts at apposite distances prior to approaching such structures so that the driver understands he should change course of the vehicle well before the vehicle approaches the structure if the dimension of the vehicle is greater than the space available.

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However, this conventional technique though simple, easy and cheap, it often happens that the driver ignores and/or underestimate these warnings and/or visual signals and attempt to drive the vehicle through such constraint structures. The results are catastrophic. The collisions of the vehicles with the structure or a portion 5 of the structure secures permanent damage and at times the damage is beyond repair. Further, this results in traffic jams which is not desired.

Another conventional technique is to provide a structure with heavy metal barriers disposed at a location spaced apart from the structure to be protected. For example, a heavy metal barrier may be placed on a road before an overbridge (with 10 height constraint), wherein the heavy metal barrier restricts passage of vehicles having height greater than a certain height.

These heavy metal barriers are effective in preventing the possible collision of the vehicles with the structures (the overbridge or the underpass). However, these heavy metal barriers are themselves prone to damage as the vehicles collide with 15 these heavy metal barriers. This is not desired.

Further, after a collision a portion or whole of the barrier may fall on the road below which may again result in traffic jams, fatalities and other nuisances.

Additionally, repair or restoration work of these metal barriers also require that the traffic to be diverted or stopped for safety reasons and for repair or restoration 20 purpose. Also, during the repair phase itself, there is possibility of another collision event.

Thus, though the heavy metal barriers appear to be effective, they are not certainly better at preventing the collisions, accidents and traffic jams and may result in damage to the barriers, vehicles and the human life.

Yet another conventional technique to prevent damage to the structure is to provide many chains hanging from a metal structure. These chains collide with a vehicle having greater height and since the chains are flexible the damage caused to the vehicle is minimal.

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However, in practice it is observed that this technique is not completely effective and the vehicle drivers either ignore or by-pass these types of barrier easily.

Still another conventional technique is to provide a plurality of sensors disposed at certain locations at specified distances from the ground to measure the heights of 5 the vehicles passing by. A system is installed that generates warning signals which is transmitted to the driver of the vehicle via GPS or the like.

However, a drawback of this technique is that all vehicles, at least in India, do not have GPS or the like system installed thereon. So, it is difficult to implement such techniques.

Another conventional technique includes provision of automatic braking system in the vehicles in circumstances where there is a possibility of collision(s) with the structures due to height or dimension constraints.

However, implementation of such techniques on large scale is challenging and tedious task.

Thus, there is felt a need for overcoming one or more drawbacks associated with the conventional systems and methods for preventing collision with the structures such as overbridges and/or underpasses.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

Some of the objects of the presently disclosed invention, of which at the minimum 20 one object is fulfilled by at least one embodiment disclosed herein are as follow:

An object of the present invention is to provide an alternative, which overcomes at least one drawback encountered in the existing prior art;

Another object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle arrestor system and a method for arresting the movement of the vehicle employing same;

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle arrestor system and a method for arresting the movement of the vehicle employing the same for preventing damage to the structures such as overbridges and/or underpasses;

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Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle arrestor system and a method employing the same for preventing damage to the vehicle itself; and

Another object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle arrestor system and a method employing the same for preventing traffic jams and human fatalities.

Other objects and benefits of the present invention will be more apparent from the following description which is not intended to bind the scope of the present invention.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention provides a vehicle arrestor system and a method for 10 preventing damage to a structure due to collision of the vehicle with the structure.

In one aspect the present invention provides a vehicle arrestor system comprising at least one first speed bump and at least one second speed bump disposed on a road in proximity of a structure to be protected from damage, a trench, configured on the road, between the at least one first speed bump and the at least one second 15 speed bump, a first roller rotatably disposed on a first edge of the trench, a second roller rotatably disposed on a second edge of the trench, a top plate disposed on an open top of the trench, the top plate substantially covering the open top of the trench, an raising and lowering mechanism operatively coupled with the top plate, the raising and lowering mechanism configured to displace the top plate in an 20 operative vertical direction within the trench, a controller, the raising and lowering mechanism coupled to the controller, at least one sensor disposed on the road, the at least one sensor coupled to the controller and configured to generate at least one signal relating to at least one dimension of the vehicle, the at least one signal being received by the controller.

In one embodiment, when the dimension of the vehicle is greater than a predetermined value stored within a repository cooperating with the controller, a vehicle arresting configuration is activated, wherein, the sensor generates the first signal, the controller receives the first signal from the sensor, and generates an actuation signal, the actuation signal being received by the raising and lowering 30 mechanism, wherein the raising and lowering mechanism actuates thereby

2019101009 04 Sep 2019 displacing the top plate in an operative downward direction thereby configuring a ditch between the first speed bump and the second speed bump and the ditch receives at least one wheel of the vehicle, and the wheel contacts the first roller and the second roller, wherein the wheel rotates freely over the first roller and the 5 second roller, which restricts or impedes movement of the wheel any further on the road and hence restricts the movement of the vehicle. Thus, the damage to the structure that might be caused due to the vehicle’s collision with the structure is prevented.

In another embodiment, when the dimension of the vehicle is less than or equal to 10 the predetermined value, a vehicle non-arresting configuration is activated, wherein, the sensor generates a second signal, the controller receives the second signal from the sensor, and generates a non-actuation signal, and the nonactuation signal being received by the raising and lowering mechanism, wherein the raising and lowering mechanism do not actuates thereby retaining the top plate 15 in its position, thereby permitting movement of the at least one wheel of the vehicle and of the vehicle.

In another aspect, the present invention provides a method for arresting a vehicle, wherein the method comprising the steps of determining a dimension of the vehicle employing the at least one sensor, generating at least one signal relating to the 20 dimension of the vehicle, receiving the at least one signal by the controller, generating an actuation signal employing the controller, wherein the actuation signal is received by the raising and lowering mechanism.

In one embodiment, when the dimension of the vehicle is greater than a predetermined value, a vehicle arresting configuration is activated, wherein the 25 raising and lowering mechanism on receiving the actuation signal from the controller displaces the top plate in an operative downward direction thereby configuring a ditch, the ditch receives at least a wheel of the vehicle, wherein the wheel rotates freely over the first roller and the second roller, which restricts or impedes movement of the wheel any further on the road and hence restricts the 30 movement of the vehicle. Thus, the damage to the structure that might be caused due to the vehicle’s collision with the structure is prevented.

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In another embodiment, when the dimension of the vehicle is less than or equal to a predetermined value, a vehicle non-arresting configuration is activated, wherein the raising and lowering mechanism on receiving the non-actuation signal from the controller retains the position of the top plate thereby enabling movement of the 5 vehicle without any impediment.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWING

The present invention will now be described with the help of the accompanying drawing, in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of an arrestor system in accordance with an 10 aspect of the present invention;

FIG. 2A illustrates a schematic view of an arrestor system in accordance with an aspect of the present invention;

FIG. 2B illustrates another schematic view of an arrestor system in accordance with an aspect of the present invention; and

FIG. 3 illustrates a flow chart depicting the method steps involved in the method for arresting the vehicle movement employing the system of FIG. 1, FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B in accordance with another aspect of the present invention.

LIST OF NUMERALS

The following is the list of numerals and their meaning as used in the present 20 specification.

100 - System - block diagram

102 - Controller

104 - Repository

106 - Input device

108 - Display

110 - Sensor

113 - Module to generate signal

200 - Vehicle arrestor system

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202 -	First speed bump
204 -	Second speed bump
206 -	Road
206a -	Surface of the road
208 -	Trench
208a -	First side wall
208b -	Second side wall
208c -	Bottom surface
208d -	Open top
210a -	First roller
210b	Second roller
212 -	Top plate
214 -	Raising and lowering mechanism
216 -	Ditch
218 -	Wheel
220 -	Vehicle

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

All the terms and expressions, which may be technical, scientific or otherwise, as used in the present invention have the same meaning as understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs, unless and 5 otherwise explicitly specified.

In the present specification, and the claims, the articles “a”, “an”, and “the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

The term “comprising” as used in the present specification and the claims will be understood to mean that the list following is non-exhaustive and may or may not 10 include any other extra suitable features or elements or steps or constituents as applicable.

Further, the terms “about” or “approximately” used in combination with ranges relating to sizes of parts, or any other physical properties or characteristics, are meant to include small variations that may occur in the upper and/or lower limits of 15 the ranges of the sizes.

The present invention relates to a vehicle arrestor system and a method for preventing damage to a structure due to collision of the vehicle with the structure employing the arrestor system of the present invention.

More specifically, the present invention provides a vehicle arrestor system and a method for arresting a vehicle which facilitate in preventing the damage to the structure such as an overbridge below which the vehicle is about to pass, wherein the drawbacks associated with the conventional systems are obviated.

The present invention is now described with reference to the following drawings, wherein FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of an arrestor system in accordance with an aspect of the present invention, FIG. 2A illustrates a schematic view of an arrestor system in accordance with an aspect of the present invention, FIG. 2B illustrates another schematic view of an arrestor system in accordance with an aspect of the present invention, and FIG. 3 illustrates a flow chart depicting the method steps involved in the method for arresting the vehicle movement employing the system of FIG. 1, FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B in accordance with another aspect of the present invention.

The present invention is described herein below by referring to FIG. 1, FIG. 2A, and FIG. 2B.

In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, the vehicle arrestor system (100, 200) of the present invention comprises at least one first speed bump 202 and at least one second speed bump 204 disposed on a road 206 in proximity of a structure (not shown in the figures) to be protected from damage. The first speed bump 202 and the second speed bump 204 are separated from each other by a predetermined distance.

Further, FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B and the description herein is limited to two speed bumps, the number of speed bumps can be more than two. For example, in an embodiment, the number of speed bumps can be three. In another embodiment, the number of speed bumps can be four or more.

The distance between the first speed bump 202 and the second speed bump 204 depends on the diameter of the wheel of the vehicle and is chosen such that the

2019101009 04 Sep 2019 vehicle’s wheel can easily be accommodated in the space between the two speed bumps. In one embodiment, the distance between the two speed bumps is 15 cm to 100 cm.

The speed bumps (202, 204) can be disposed on the road at a safe distance from the structure, such as an overbridge or underpass, to be protected. In an embodiment, the distance between the speed bumps (202, 204) and the structure to be protected is in the range of 100 meters to 1000 meters. In another embodiment, the distance is in the range of 300 meters to 600 meters. In yet another embodiment, the distance is in the range of 450 meters to 550 meters.

The speed bumps (202, 204) extends across the width of the road 206 or at least a substantial portion thereof. In an embodiment, the speed bumps (202, 204) extends substantially orthogonal to the width of the road 206 and along the complete width of the road 206. In another embodiment, the speed bumps (202, 204) only extends along one of the lanes through which heavy vehicles pass.

The speed bumps (202, 204) can be made of any material that is employed conventionally. For example, the speed bumps (202, 204) can be made of cementconcrete, plastic, rubber or tar mixed with suitable sized aggregate and the like.

The length and height of the speed bumps (202, 204) can be like those used conventionally. For example, the length of the speed bump can be in the range of 20 10 cm to 50 cm and height of the speed bump can be in the range of 10 cm to 20 cm. The shape of the speed bumps can be rounded or parabolic. In some embodiments the shape can be rounded with grooves configured on an upper operative surface of the speed bumps. The provision of the speed bumps (202, 204) facilitates in reducing the speed of the vehicle passing on the road.

In between the two speed bumps (202, 204), a trench 208 is configured on the road, such that the trench 208 extends downwardly from the surface 206a of the road 206. The dimensions of the trench depend on the dimensions of the mechanism to installed therein. In an embodiment, the trench 208 extends across the width of the road or at least a substantial portion thereof such that every vehicle passing over the road must pass over the trench 208. Whereas in another

2019101009 04 Sep 2019 embodiment, only one of the lanes over which the speed bumps (202, 204) are disposed, is the trench 208 configured.

In some embodiments the length across which the speed bumps (202, 204) extend on the road and the length across which the trench 208 extends is exactly same.

In some other embodiments, the length can differ.

The trench 208 is defined by a first side wall 208a, a second side wall 208b, a bottom surface 208c, and an open top 208d, wherein the first side wall 208a, at its operative lower end is connected to the bottom surface 208c at its first end, and the second side wall 208b at is operative lower end is connected to the bottom 10 surface 208c at is second end, whereas the operative top ends of the first side wall

208a and the second side wall 208b are free and define the open top 208d of the trench 208.

The trench 208 can be constructed employing cement concrete or metal or a combination thereof. Any other known methods of constructing the trench 208 can 15 be employed. For example, a ditch is dug in to the road and between the two speed bumps (202, 204). Within the ditch so dug, a layer of cement concrete is disposed along with iron bars to obtain the trench.

In an embodiment the trench 208 is rectangular in cross section (see FIG. 2A and

FIG. 2B). In another embodiment the trench 208 has a square shaped cross 20 section. Any other cross section is also well within the ambit of the present invention and the present invention is not limited by rectangular or square shaped cross-sections.

Further, on first end or the free end of the first side wall 208a of the trench 208, a first roller 210a is rotatably disposed and on the second end or the free end of the 25 second side wall 208b of the trench 208, a second roller 210b is rotatably disposed.

In an embodiment, the rollers (210a, 210b) extends across the width of the road and/or the trench 208. In another embodiment, the rollers (210a, 210b) are having short lengths and these short length rollers are disposed adjacent to each other across the width of the road and/or the trench 208. In yet another embodiment, the 30 rollers (210a, 210b) are having short lengths and these short length rollers are disposed in selective sections of the width of the road 206 and/or the trench 208.

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In one embodiment, the rollers (210a, 210b) can be made of a metal such as iron or steel and may be covered with a hard rubber sleeve. In another embodiment, the rollers (210a, 210b) can be made of metals only without any sleeves thereover.

In an embodiment, the rollers (210a, 210b) can be rotatably disposed on a support (not shown in the figures), the support being secured to the first side wall 208a and the second side wall 208b of the trench 208. The rollers (210a, 210b) are disposed such that the rollers (210a, 210b) just peeps above the surface of the road 206.

The support has to be strong to withstand the weight and the impact of heavy vehicles such as trucks. Also, the trench 208 and rollers (210a, 210b) have to be 10 strong enough to withstand the weight and the impact of heavy vehicles such as trucks.

The open top 208d of the trench 208 is covered by a top plate 212, wherein the top plate 212 substantially covers the trench 208. In an embodiment the top plate 212 is made of stainless steel or iron or any other material which can withstand the 15 weight and the impact of heavy vehicles such as trucks. The top plate 212 has a thickness such that it withstands the weight and the impact of heavy vehicles. The top plate 212 protects the trench 208 and the mechanism housed within the trench 208.

A raising and lowering mechanism 214 is operatively coupled with the top plate 20 212. The raising and lowering mechanism 214, is housed within the trench 208. In an embodiment, the raising and lowering mechanism 214 is securely disposed on the bottom surface 208c of the trench 208. The raising and lowering mechanism 214 can be connected to operative lower surface 212a of the top plate 212, whereas the operative top surface 212b of the top plate 212 is substantially plain.

The raising and lowering mechanism 214, is configured to raise the top plate 212 connected or coupled thereto. The raising or lowering of the top plate 212, in one embodiment, is substantially in an operative vertical direction. The lowering of the top plate 212 configures a ditch 216 (see FIG. 2B) between the two speed bumps (202, 204), whereas when the top plate 212 flushes with the edges of the trench

208, there is plain path configured between the two speed bumps (202, 204).

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The raising and lowering mechanism 214 can be a hydraulics-based mechanism or can be mechanical mechanism driven by electric motors or any other suitable mechanism which can raise or lower the top plate 212 operatively upward or downward. In one embodiment, the raising and lowering mechanism 214 can be a 5 single mechanism disposed within the trench 208. In another embodiment, more than one raising and lowering mechanisms 214 can be disposed, with the more than one top plate 212 across the width of the road 206. Thus, instead of having a single top plate 212 and single mechanism 214, there can be more than one top plate 212 and mechanisms 214 corresponding to each top plate 212. All the top 10 plates 212 can be raised or lowered at a time or some may be selectively raised or lowered depending upon the vehicle size and number of wheels of the vehicle.

In order to control the movement of the top plate 212 using the lowering and raising mechanism 214 depending on whether the dimension of the vehicle greater than or less than the height a structure (such as the overbridge or the underpass) from 15 the road 206, an electronic module is provided, wherein the electronic module includes a controller 102 which is basically a processor for executing various commands and process signals.

At least one sensor 110 is provided at a location on the road such that the sensor 110 generates a signal if the height of the vehicle passing over the road is greater 20 than a predetermined value. The predetermined value is determined based on the height of the structure (not shown in the figure) from the road 206. The sensor 110 is coupled with the controller 102. The signal generated by the sensor 110 is received by the controller 102.

A repository 104 is provided, wherein the repository 104 cooperates with the 25 controller 102. The repository 104 stores the codes and executables along with the predetermined values of the height of the vehicles and the height of the structure from the road 206. The signal received from the sensor 110 is processed by the controller 102 and at least one signal relating to the at least one dimension (which may be height) of the vehicle is generated by the controller 102. The so generated 30 signal is received by the raising and lowering mechanism 214 and the raising and lowering mechanism 214 raises or lowers the top plate 212.

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More specifically, the sensor 110 includes a radiation emitting part and a radiation detecting part. The radiation emitting part is disposed on a suitable support at a certain distance above the road surface. The radiation detecting part is disposed on another suitable support at the same level or distance as the radiation emitting 5 part above the road surface. The radiation emitting part and the radiation detecting part are disposed opposite to each other such that the radiation emitter from the radiation emitting part is received and detected by the radiation detecting part. This is done in continuous manner.

Further, a display unit 108 and an input device 106 are also coupled with the 10 controller 102 wherein the display 108 aids in viewing various data and details of the system and the input device 106 is used to input commands and/or data by a user.

If a vehicle having height greater than the height at which the radiation emitting part and the radiation detecting part are disposed passes between the two parts, 15 the radiation from the radiation emitting part does not reach the radiation detecting part and a suitable circuit is activated, which generates a signal, which is received by the controller 102. The controller 102 processes the signal received from the sensor 110 and generates a signal which activates the raising and lowering mechanism 214, which lowers the top plate 212, thereby configuring the ditch 216. 20 The vehicle which is passing over the road, once passes the sensor 110, slows down due to presence of the speed bumps and as the top plate 212 is lowered, with the ditch being configured, the wheels or tyres 218 of the vehicle are received in the ditch 216, which abuts the rollers (210a, 210b), wherein the wheel rotates freely over the first roller and the second roller, which restricts or impedes 25 movement of the wheel any further on the road and hence restricts the movement of the vehicle. Thus, the damage to the structure that might be caused due to the vehicle’s collision with the structure is prevented. Further, the depth of the ditch 216 can be adjusted as per the size of the wheels of the vehicle. Since, the rollers (210a, 210b) are rotatable, there is little or no damage caused to the vehicle or any 30 parts thereof.

Further, the controller 102 includes a module 113 which generates a signal, which can include a message or alert or an alarm which is received by authorities such

2019101009 04 Sep 2019 as police informing them that a vehicle having a height greater than the permitted height has attempted to pass on the road and has been immobilized. The police can take appropriate action of penalizing the vehicle driver and then releasing the vehicle. Thereafter, the top plate 212 can be raised and flushed with the road 5 surface once the police has penalized the vehicle driver and asked to divert the vehicle’s course to another suitable road.

However, if the height of the vehicle passing between the radiation emitting part and the radiation detecting part is less than the height at which the radiation emitting part and the radiation detecting part are disposed, the radiation from the 10 radiation emitting part to the radiation detecting part is not obstructed and there is no cut off. Accordingly, a signal is generated by the circuit which is received by the controller 102 and the raising and lowering mechanism 214 maintains the top plate 212 flushed with the edges of the trench 208. Thus, the vehicle keeps on moving.

Thus, employing the presently disclosed invention, it is possible to prevent damage 15 to the structure and to the vehicle also. Further, it is possible to aptly penalize the wrong doer and at the same time prevent traffic jams and other nuisances.

In another aspect, the present invention provides a method for arresting a vehicle employing the system as disclosed herein above. The method is described herein below referring to FIG. 3, wherein FIG. 3 illustrates a flow chart 300 depicting the 20 steps involved in the method for arresting the vehicle movement employing the system of FIG. 1, FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B in accordance with the present invention. The method includes the following steps, wherein at first the dimension of the vehicle is determined employing the at least one sensor (302), at least one signal relating to the dimension of the vehicle is generated (304a, 304b), the at least one 25 signal is received by the controller (306a, 306b) and the controller generates an actuation or non-actuation signal (308a, 308b), wherein the actuation or nonactuation signal is received by the raising and lowering mechanism 214 (310a, 310b).

If the dimension of the vehicle is greater than a predetermined value, a vehicle 30 arresting configuration is activated, wherein the raising or lowering mechanism 214 on receiving the actuation signal from the controller 102 displaces the top plate 212 in an operative downward direction thereby configuring a ditch 216 (312b), the ditch 216 receives at least a wheel 218 of the vehicle (314b), wherein the first and second rollers (210a, 210b) abuts the at least one wheel 218, wherein the wheel 218 rotates freely over the first roller and the second roller, which restricts or impedes movement of the wheel any further on the road and hence restricts the movement of the vehicle. Thus, the damage to the structure that might be caused due to the vehicle’s collision with the structure is prevented.

Further, if the dimension of the vehicle is less than or equal to a predetermined value, a vehicle non-arresting configuration is activated (308a), wherein the raising and lowering mechanism on receiving the non-actuation signal (310a) from the controller retains the position of the top plate (312a) thereby enabling movement of the vehicle without any impediment (314a).

TECHNICAL ADVANCES AND ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION

The presently disclosed invention, as described herein above, provides several technical advances and advantages including, but not limited to, a system and a method for arresting movement of a vehicle, wherein the system and the method:

- prevents collision of the vehicle with the structure and hence is effective in preventing damage to the structure by the vehicle;

- prevents traffic jams which may be caused due to damage caused to the structure;

- does not damage the vehicle;

- provides an effective way to penalize the wrong doer;

- is simple; and

- is economic.

Claims (5)

1. I CLAIM:

   1. A vehicle arrestor system comprising:

   - at least one first speed bump and at least one second speed bump disposed on a road in proximity of a structure to be protected from damage;

   - a trench, configured on said road, between said at least one first speed bump and said at least one second speed bump;

   - a first roller rotatably disposed on a first edge of said trench;

   - a second roller rotatably disposed on a second edge of said trench;

   - a top plate disposed on an open top of said trench, said top plate substantially covering said open top of said trench;

   - a raising and lowering mechanism operatively coupled with said top plate, said raising and lowering mechanism configured to displace said top plate in an operative vertical direction within said trench;

   - a controller;

   - said raising and lowering mechanism coupled to said controller;

   - at least one sensor disposed on said road, said at least one sensor coupled to said controller and configured to generate at least one signal relating to at least one dimension of said vehicle, said at least one signal being received by said controller;

   wherein if the dimension of said vehicle is greater than a predetermined value stored within a repository cooperating with said controller, a vehicle arresting configuration is activated, wherein, said sensor generates said first signal;

   said controller receives said first signal from said sensor, and generates an actuation signal;

   said actuation signal being received by said raising and lowering mechanism, wherein said raising and lowering mechanism actuates thereby displacing said top plate in an operative downward direction thereby configuring a ditch between said first speed bump and said second speed bump; and said ditch receives at least one wheel of said vehicle, and said wheel contacts said first roller and said second roller, wherein the wheel rotates freely over said first roller and said second roller, thereby preventing damage to said structure; and wherein, if the dimension of said vehicle is less than or equal to said predetermined value, a vehicle non-arresting configuration is activated, wherein, said sensor generates a second signal;

   said controller receives said second signal from said sensor, and generates a non-actuation signal; and said non-actuation signal being received by said raising and lowering mechanism, wherein said raising and lowering mechanism do not actuates thereby retaining said top plate in its position, thereby permitting movement of said at least one wheel of said vehicle and of the vehicle.
2. 2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of the following conditions is satisfied:

   - wherein said at least one first speed bump and said at least one second speed bump being disposed on said road at a first predetermined distance from said structure;

   - wherein said at least one first speed bump and said at least one second speed bump being separated from each other by a second predetermined distance;

   - wherein said trench being defined by a first side wall, a second side wall, a bottom surface and said open top, said open top having said first edge and said second edge opposite to said first edge;

   - wherein said raising and lowering mechanism being disposed operatively below said top plate within said trench and secured to said bottom surface of said trench;

   - wherein at least one display unit coupled to said controller and configured to display data and/or information relating to said system and/or vehicle or and/or display warning messages to a driver of said vehicle;

   - said repository configured to receive, store, and/or fetch information and/or data relating to said system, and said vehicle; and

   - an input device coupled with said controller for inputting data and/or information to said controller and to said repository.
3. 3. The system as claimed in claim 2, wherein at least one of the following conditions is satisfied:

   - wherein said first predetermined distance being in the range of 100 meters to 1000 meters; and

   - wherein said second predetermined distance being in the range of 15 cm to 100 cm.
4. 4. The system as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein said dimension is height of said vehicle and said structure is an overbridge.
5. 5. A method for arresting a vehicle employing said system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said method comprising the following steps:

   - determining a dimension of said vehicle employing said at least one sensor;

   - generating at least one signal relating to said dimension of said vehicle;

   - receiving said at least one signal by said controller;

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   - generating an actuation signal employing said controller, wherein said actuation signal is received by said raising and lowering mechanism, o wherein when the dimension of said vehicle is greater than a predetermined value, a vehicle arresting configuration is activated,

   5 wherein said raising and lowering mechanism on receiving said actuation signal from said controller displaces said top plate in an operative downward direction thereby configuring a ditch, said ditch receives at least a wheel of said vehicle, wherein said first and second rollers abuts said at least one wheel, wherein said wheel 10 rotates freely over said first roller and said second roller, which impedes movement of said vehicle any further and prevent damage to the structure; and o wherein when the dimension of said vehicle is less than or equal to a predetermined value, a vehicle non-arresting configuration is 15 activated, wherein said raising and lowering mechanism on receiving said non-actuation signal from said controller retains the position of said top plate thereby enabling movement of said vehicle without any impediment.