DE102011001381A1 - Boundary for cart race tracks, has individual elements connected in form of building blocks and arranged in series one behind other, where elements are designed as fillable containers, foamed intermediate elements and collision guards - Google Patents

Abstract

The boundary (1) has individual elements connected in form of building blocks and arranged in series one behind the other. The elements are designed as fillable containers (2), foamed intermediate elements (3) and collision guards (4). The containers are pushed away against a flexible element. The containers are designed as canister for accommodating a medium i.e. water. A rope (21) is provided for supporting the containers. The individual elements are interfused by anchoring elements (5). The anchoring elements have a damping element with telescopic pipes in which a spring is arranged.

Description

TECHNICAL AREA

The invention relates to a limitation, in particular for racetracks, according to the features of the preamble of claim 1.

STATE OF THE ART

As a limitation, especially for racetracks or kart tracks, stacked car tires are used according to the prior art. These are usually connected by ropes or nets. Unfortunately, these limitations are often not very safe and not very forgiving. Limitations that are more stable and safer, are usually so heavy that often od heavy equipment, such as forklifts od. Like. Must be used to transport the individual boundary elements. Thus, the limitations are not really mobile and are not suitable for the rapid construction, dismantling and / or conversion of boundaries at racetracks, especially kart tracks. Especially for open-air events or racing events, the use of mobile but nevertheless safe limits for racetracks is very suitable and popular.

The DE 90 04 489 U1 discloses a kit for a transportable and demountable impact wall for mobile use in road races. The impact wall comprises a plurality of cuboid sliding wall elements which have a high dead weight. This results in two disadvantages. On the one hand, the individual sliding wall elements are very heavy and can only be transported with auxiliary means. On the other hand, the impact wall from the heavy sliding wall elements is not yielding.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The object of the invention is the o. G. Disadvantages to fix or at least minimize and create a limitation, especially for racetracks, which can be easily transported and up, down and / or rebuilt and is very flexible.

SOLUTION OF THE TASK

To achieve the object, the features of the characterizing part of claim 1.

A limitation, in particular for a racetrack, preferably comprises a plurality of individual elements, which can be combined with each other in a modular manner and are preferably embodied differently impact-absorbing. Conveniently, at least a plurality of fillable containers is provided. This has the advantage that the containers can be transported and positioned empty and easy. When the containers are positioned, they can be filled. This makes them heavier and a safe limit.

In typical embodiments, the containers can be filled with a liquid, in particular water. This is particularly advantageous because water is cheap and available in many places. In addition, the containers can be easily filled by means of hoses.

It is also conceivable that the containers can be filled with granules or other compressible medium.

The containers are preferably lockable. This has the advantage that the container, if they fluctuate or fall over, do not leak.

Advantageously, the containers are not completely filled. Preferably, the containers are filled only up to about ¾. This results in the advantage that the liquid or other filling material can move in the container. This is particularly advantageous when vehicles or the like bounce on the boundary. Then, impact energy from the impact can be converted into kinetic energy of the water or the filler of the container.

Conveniently, the containers are designed as commercial canisters. This results in the advantage that the containers are very inexpensive to procure and also easy to replace. One Another advantage is that commercial canisters have a handle. As a result, the containers or canisters can be transported very easily.

In typical embodiments, the restriction comprises a cable suitable for supporting the containers. This results in the advantage that the container can not be moved or tilted at a shock arbitrary. Preferably, the containers are only loosely supported by the rope, so that the containers are not fixed firmly, but only relatively loose with a game of the rope are held. If there is a shock on the boundary, it is therefore possible that the containers can be moved within a certain frame. This results in the advantage that the impact energy is converted into kinetic energy of the container. At least two ropes are preferably provided, which support the containers above and below.

In typical embodiments, the boundary comprises a series of intermediate elements. Preferably, each intermediate element is formed from foam. Particularly preferably, the foam of the intermediate element is packed in a film. Particularly preferably, the film is a fabric film which is particularly tear-resistant. This has the advantage that the intermediate element can not be easily damaged even in an impact.

In typical embodiments, the intermediate element is arranged in the boundary between a collision protection and the containers. This results in the advantage that forces that act on the collision protection are first mitigated by a deformation of the intermediate elements and then act only on the container.

The collision protection is preferably made of plastic. Particularly preferably, the collision protection is designed as a very thin plate. More preferably, the collision protection extends over an entire length of the boundary. This results in the advantage that in an impact, the impact force or the load is distributed over the entire surface area.

Advantageously, the boundary comprises a plurality of anchoring elements. It is particularly advantageous that each anchoring element is suitable to connect the boundary with the ground. This results in the advantage that the boundary can be fixed so that it can not be completely pushed away in an impact. More preferably, the anchoring elements are distributed between the containers and the intermediate elements of the boundary such that a plurality of containers, although secured by a rope with a clearance between two anchoring elements, constitute a resilient region.

In typical embodiments, the anchoring element via fastening elements, in particular screws, dowels and / or hooks set in a substrate. This results in the advantage that the anchoring element can be easily detached again from the substrate.

However, the collision protection also works without anchoring, especially when anchoring is not possible in the ground.

Preferably, the anchoring element is designed as an angle. Particularly preferred are attached to a leg which protrudes substantially horizontally from the ground, the ropes for supporting the canisters.

Conveniently, the anchoring element comprises a damping element. Preferably, the damping element is formed from at least one telescopic tube, wherein between the two telescopic parts of the tube, a damper, in particular a spring, a piston, an elastic member od. Like. Is introduced. Particularly preferably, the damping element protrudes in the approach direction of the boundary of the anchoring element. This results in the advantage that a shock or impact is damped and intercepted on the fixed anchoring element via the damping element.

Advantageously, the collision protection is also applied to the damper elements of the anchoring element. This results in the advantage that the collision can yield damped.

Particularly advantageous in the inventive limitation is that all elements that make up the limit are relatively easy and handy. This has the advantage that the construction of the limit no heavy working equipment, such as wheel loader od. Like., Must be used. Therefore, the limitation of the invention is particularly suitable for use on racetracks, the different places, such as parking lots, airfields or company premises and dismantled again. The inventive limit can be used particularly mobile. As a result, the inventive limit is also particularly well for racetracks that are often rebuilt.

Furthermore, the inventive limit in maintenance, in the manufacture and purchase is particularly cost, since all components are readily available in stores.

DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

The invention will be briefly described with reference to the accompanying drawings; this shows in

1 a schematic representation of a plan view of an inventive boundary, in particular for kart tracks;

2 a schematic sectional view of the boundary along the section line AA according to 1 ,

As in 1 shown, includes the limitation 1 a plurality of canisters 2 , a plurality of intermediate elements 3 , a collision protection 4 and a plurality of anchoring elements 5 ,

Each of the canisters 2 is according to 2 a container with an interior 7 , Furthermore, everyone has canisters 2 an opening, not shown. The opening of the container 2 is about a closure 8th locked. Each canister includes a handle 6 , The handle 6 is at a top of the canister 2 arranged. Preferably, the canister exists 2 made of plastic.

At the intermediate elements 3 These are rectangular foam blocks. The foam blocks are approximately the height of the canisters 2 on. Particularly preferably, the foam blocks are wrapped with a not shown, relatively tear-resistant, preferably fabric-reinforced film.

The collision protection 4 is a thin plate that has a slightly lower height than the canisters 2 and the intermediate elements 3 having. Particularly preferred is the collision protection 4 made so thin that it deforms in a collision of a vehicle. Conveniently, a plurality of thin plates as Auffahrschutz 4 be used. The collision protection 4 has a length equal to the length of the entire boundary 1 equivalent.

The anchoring element 5 includes an angle 9 , as in 2 shown. The angle 9 includes a bottom leg 10 and a canister leg 11 , About a in 1 illustrated fastener 20 can the bottom leg 10 of the anchoring element 5 be set on a surface.

Furthermore, the anchoring element comprises 5 a damping element 12 , The damping element 12 closes on the canister leg 11 and in the present embodiment comprises two telescopic tubes 13 and 14 , In each of the pipes 13 and 14 is each a spring 15 and 16 arranged. At one to the canister leg 11 opposite end of the tubes 13 . 14 is a plate 17 intended.

In the canister leg 11 of the anchoring element 5 is an upper rope mount 18 and a lower rope mount 19 intended.

The operation of the present invention is as follows:
For the construction of the inventive limitation 1 Become a majority of canisters 2 in a row, like in 1 shown, arranged. The canisters 2 are arranged to each other so that touch their short sides.

Conveniently, always after a predetermined number of canisters 2 an anchoring element 5 positioned so that the short side of the canister 2 , which is next to the anchoring element 5 is positioned on the canister leg 11 of the anchoring element 5 adjoined. Here is a back 22 the canister 2 substantially parallel to the canister leg 11 aligned.

The anchoring elements 5 Be about fasteners 20 , as in 1 represented anchored in a subsoil. Suitable fasteners are, for example, screws, dowels, bolts and / or hooks.

The number of canisters and anchoring elements used depends on the length of the boundary. How many canisters are placed between two anchoring elements depends on the intended use, the vehicles used, the possible speeds and the forces which may occur.

Subsequently, the positioned canisters 2 filled. Possible materials for filling the canisters 2 are: gravel; Granules, liquid, water and / or viscous liquids or gels. The canisters are preferred 2 filled with water. Water is cheap, with hoses easy to handle, almost everywhere available and easy to empty and dispose of.

After filling, the containers are 2 by means of the lock 8th locked.

Particularly preferred are the canisters 2 not completely filled, preferably only up to three quarters of its total volume. This results in the advantage that the filling material, especially water in the canisters 2 can move. As a result, for example, the energy from an impact is at least partially converted into kinetic energy of the filling material, and bursting of the container is avoided.

Furthermore, a rope 21 , as in 1 represented by the upper cable shots 18 the fasteners 5 guided, so the canisters 2 with her backside 22 on the rope 21 issue. Analog is also due to the lower rope mount 19 an unillustrated rope for attaching the canisters 2 with a game on the anchoring elements 5 guided.

Then be on a front 23 the canister 2 the intermediate elements 3 arranged. The number of intermediate elements 3 between two anchoring elements 5 , results from the distance between the anchoring elements 5 ,

Finally, the collision protection 4 from a starting side 24 arranged out. The collision protection 4 is arranged so that it is seen from the approach side in front of the intermediate elements 3 and the anchoring elements 5 or the plates 17 the anchoring elements 5 lies. Purpose of the collision protection 4 it is, on the one hand, the force of an impact flat in the boundary 1 to guide and on the other hand, the intermediate elements 3 to protect against damage.

The sequence of assembly steps of the inventive limitation 1 is purely exemplary. The assembly or the structure of the inventive limitation 1 can also be done in a different order.

Especially advantageous at the boundary 1 is that the canister 2 or all elements of the boundary 1 can also be arranged in a curved or curved shape. Furthermore, it is advantageous that all elements are relatively easy to transport, because they have handy sizes. It is a modular system that can be adapted to different requirements.

If now a vehicle, such as a kart, from the approach side 24 out to the limit 1 bounces, transmits the collision protection 4 the impact on the intermediate elements 3 and the damping elements 12 the anchoring elements 5 , As a result, some of the impact energy is already converted into deformation energy. Depending on the severity of the impact may also be the canisters 2 moved between the anchoring elements against the ropes. In the process, further impact energy is converted into kinetic energy. Also, the filling material in the containers starts to vibrate, this works particularly well with liquid, and converts further impact energy into kinetic energy. LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS 1 limit 2 canister 3 intermediate element 4 collision 5 anchoring element 6 Handle 7 inner space 8th shutter 9 angle 10 bottom leg 11 canister leg 12 damping element 13 pipe 14 pipe 15 feather 16 feather 17 plate 18 Rope or rope intake 19 lower rope receptacle 20 fastener 21 rope 22 Backside canister 23 front 24 approach side

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Cited patent literature

• DE 9004489 U1 [0003]

Claims (12)

Limitation ( 1 ), in particular for a kart track, comprising a plurality of individual elements which are connected to each other in a modular manner, characterized in that a plurality of different elements ( 2 . 3 . 4 ) are arranged in series one behind the other. Limitation ( 1 ), in particular for a kart track, comprising a plurality of individual elements, which are connected to one another in a modular manner, characterized in that the plurality of elements comprises a plurality of fillable containers ( 2 ), which are supported against at least one flexible element. A limitation according to claim 2, characterized in that the containers canister ( 2 ) for receiving a medium, in particular water. Limiting device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least one cable ( 21 ) for supporting the containers ( 2 ). Restriction according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one row consists of fillable containers to which a series of intermediate elements ( 3 ), preferably made of foam, is provided. Boundary according to claim 5, characterized in that the intermediate elements ( 3 ) a collision protection ( 4 ). Limitation according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the series of elements ( 2 . 3 . 4 ) of anchoring elements ( 5 ), which are set on a subsoil, are interspersed. Limitation according to claim 7, characterized in that the at least one anchoring element ( 5 ) a damping element ( 12 ). A limitation according to claim 8, characterized in that the damping element consists of telescopic tubes ( 13 . 14 ) in which a spring ( 15 . 16 ) is arranged. Boundary according to at least one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that the rope ( 21 ) with the anchoring element ( 5 ) is connected by appropriate cable receptacles ( 18 . 19 ). Limitation according to one of claims 6 to 10, characterized in that the collision protection ( 4 ) against the damping element ( 12 ) of the at least one anchoring element ( 5 ) is supported. Use of a refillable container ( 2 ) for producing a boundary ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 11.

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