ES1067437U - Containment barriers for vehicle circulation roads (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Containment barrier for vehicular traffic lanes, which are formed from a series of posts anchored to the ground, on which profiles are fixed as impact elements for the vehicles, the fixing being carried out by means of screws, characterized in that said posts for fixing the profiles constituting the barrier itself, are oval profile and top closed by corresponding caps plugged on the upper end thereof; having provided two types of profiles fixed to the post, one double doubly superior and one lower curved-convex, both presenting their longitudinal edges folded inwards determining branches with holes for the passage of the fixing screws to the corresponding post, leaving those screws with its nuts hidden behind the profiles proper; having also foreseen in intermediate points of neoprene stops fixed to the own post, faced to the intermediate part of the profiles. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Containment barriers for roads vehicular.

Object of the invention

The present invention relates to a barrier of containment for roads of vehicles, whose obvious purpose is to constitute a means that in addition to absorbing Part of the impact of vehicles prevents them from deviating from the way they circulate.

The object of the invention is to increase the security of the classic containment barriers used in similar roads and roads, as well as achieve simplification of the existing ones, besides being compatible with these.

Background of the invention

On the roads of vehicles, either on roads, urban roads, etc., there are metal barriers to base of generally undulating profiles in a transverse direction, which they are fixed to posts embedded in the ground, being numerous the types of existing barriers and very different also the means that they try to put to protect the posts against which motorcyclists and cyclists often impact with serious consequences, not only traumatic, but of death.

There are numerous attempts made to in order to achieve optimal barriers in its effectiveness, although up to the moment, in some cases by its complexity, and in other cases by its weakness, and in other cases for not properly absorbing impacts, the truth is that in general the barriers present deficiencies that result in unsafe protection, not only for vehicles but also for motorists and Cyclists

Description of the invention

The recommended barrier has some particularities that fully enforce the function for which they have been planned, constituting a medium with great impact absorption power produced by vehicles, and also a medium designed for the protection of motorcyclists and cyclists.

More specifically, the barrier of the invention presents as one of its fundamental characteristics the fact that the profiles that constitute the same and that are fixed conveniently to the posts, they lack live edges, with the particularity that the posts in question instead of being based of profiles in "double T" or "C" and even cylindrical, they have the peculiarity of being oval section so that the impact of motorcyclists or cyclists against them do not suppose sectioning of members for these and avoid serious occasions traumatic problems

Structurally, the barrier of the invention, in addition to oval section posts, as stated with previously, closed superiorly by appropriate covers, It has the peculiarity of having a double profile corrugated in correspondence with a top, and a profile curved-convex in correspondence with the part lower, the latter forming a fence with remarkable elasticity, due to its configuration, to absorb possible impacts from motorcyclist impacts, when falling from your vehicle and sliding on the ground, constituting that curved-convex profile a medium capable of absorbing, or at least alleviating, the impact produced by people who suffer accidents on bicycles, motorcycles, etc.

For its part, the upper profile, doubly corrugated, it constitutes the barrier against impacts of vehicles, of so that in both cases the profiles are set to the posts by means of screws complemented with bushings metallic and neoprene bushings capable of absorbing by deformation of the impact, also provided for correspondence with the nerve that determines the double ripple of the upper fence, an intermediate stop fixed to the pole itself, stop that will be neoprene, that is facing that nerve so that at impact the stop absorb the blow, in addition to allowing to carry out a deformation of the profiles, enhancing the absorption power thereof.

The barrier is also complemented by some inserts formed by a triangular and hollow profile body, which they are located in the depression or valley that determines the double undulation of the upper profile, offering the inserts a flat front surface where an adhesive is fixed light deflector, such as catafaros.

It is also planned that in correspondence with the double ripple and on the inside of the profile twice corrugated, that is to say of the profile or upper fence, some are included cables that remain hidden and ensure that the profile does not break, preferably used in curves and areas of greatest danger, such as deep ditches, ravines, cliffs, cliffs, etc.

As for the fixing screws of the profiles to the posts, they are completely hidden since that said constituent profiles of the fences present their longitudinal edges folded inward determining bands with holes for the passage of the fixing screws, these being therefore hidden behind the profile correspondent.

Based on the referred characteristics, the containment barrier offers the following advantages and benefits compared to conventional ones.

1.- The posts, being oval, ensure their clamping on the ground, managing to dampen the rotation in the impacts, lacking sharp areas since being oval The outline is completely rounded.

2.- The metal bushings that surround the fixing screws of the profiles to the posts, are deformable and being protected with neoprene bushings, being able to these are rubber tire recovery, for example, absorb the impact progressively and without reaction, so that keep the vehicle or motorist as close as possible to the road, without projecting to the center of it.

3.- The hidden cables that are arranged in the barrier valleys or upper profile, ensure the non-breakage of the profile.

4.- Even if the loosening of the screws occurs due to dilations or any other cause, when they are hidden, they do not constitute elements of risk for the users of the roads in the impacts
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5.- The barrier as a whole is compatible with existing barriers, being able to be incorporated into these progressively

6.- It does not present any point or element sharpness that can increase damage to the biker, cyclist or light vehicle

7.- Baffles or cataphans are incorporated integrated into the barriers themselves without a sharp part and preferably materialized in retroreflective PVC sheets glued to it.

8.- Those cataphans or reflectors can be manufacture in neoprene and be glued to the barrier's own profile, detaching without harming people in case of impact.

9.- Under the configuration of the profiles that constitute both the upper part and the part lower of the barrier, several deformations originate Progressives that achieve impact deceleration, absorbing kinetic energy so that bounce does not occur and the vehicle or person is projected on public roads as it happens conventionally.

10.- The barrier assembly allows the passage of water and / or sludge, avoiding deposits that produce Aqua-planning or ice plates.

Description of the drawings

To complement the description that then it will be done and in order to help a better understanding of the features of the invention, according to a preferred example of practical realization thereof, is accompanied as an integral part of that description, a set of drawings in where illustrative and not limiting, it has been represented the next:

Figure 1.- Shows an elevation view side, according to a section by a vertical plane, of the barrier of containment made in accordance with the object of the invention.

Figure 2.- Shows a representation according to an overview of a double ripple profile that constitutes the fence or upper part of the barrier represented in the previous figure.

Figure 3.- Shows a representation according to an overview of the element corresponding to the deflector or Cataphans object of the invention.

Figure 4.- Shows a perspective view top of the lid that closes the upper end of the posts which form part of the barrier of the invention.

Preferred Embodiment of the Invention

As you can see in the referred figures, the barrier of the invention is constituted from a post (1) of oval cross section, which at its lower end is anchored to the ground and its upper end is closed by a lid (2), of oval contour and presenting a lower section (2 ') that it is coupled by plugging on the upper end of the post (1) corresponding, as clearly represented in the figure one.

Two types of profiles, one upper and double corrugated (3) and one lower and curved-convex (4), constituting the superior or profile (3) the medium that will receive the impact of the vehicles, while the lower one (4) is the one that closes the lower step to prevent bikers, cyclists or people who leave goodbyes from the vehicles, can impact on the posts (1), being that curved-convex profile (4) who receives the impact.

Both the top profile (3) and the profile lower (4), have their longitudinal edge with wings (5) projected inwards, with respective holes (6) for the passage of corresponding screws (7) fixing to the post (1), so that both the screw and the corresponding nut (8) are completely hidden. The screws (7) are complemented by  a metal bushing (9) on which a turn is mounted neoprene bush (10), existing in the headrests screw (7) and nut (8), both on the post (1) and on the profile (3 6 4), respective washers (10 ').

A stop is also provided on the post (1) neoprene (11) fixed by a screw (12), stop (11) that faces the outgoing nerve (13) established in the double profile undulation (3), when it comes to this profile doubly wavy, so if it's the profile curved-convex (4) the neoprene stop (11) will be facing the most protruding or convex point of the profile (4), as represented in figure 1.

The barrier thus constituted is complemented by inserts or baffles (14) that are positioned in the incoming determined by the double undulation of the upper profile (3), inserts (14) which, as can be seen in Figure 3, are hollow, triangular contour and have a flat front face (14 ') on which it will be fixed by gluing or any other system a reflective sheet to constitute a cataphous for retroreflective lighting; can be said deflector or catafaros (14) constituted in PVC so that in case of impact on the barrier does not cause damage to people, vehicles, etc.

Finally, say that the barrier is complemented also with cables (15) located in the internal part of the valleys corresponding to the double undulation of the profile (3), is say leaving your cables (15) hidden and fixed by profiles (15 '), to determine a means that prevents breakage of the profile (3) in case of impact on it.

Based on the characteristics already mentioned, the described barrier will offer a first resistance to an impact that produces the deformation of it, so when that deformation ends, caps begin to deform metallic (9) and neoprene (10), to then yield the posts (1), all determining a medium with a great power of impact absorption and therefore partially alleviating consequences of impacts against the barrier thus constituted.

Finally say that, as shown in the Figure 2, where a general perspective of the doubly wavy profile (3), the longitudinal and internal branches thereof (5) are affected from respective holes (5 ') for the passage of the fixing screws (7) to the post (1), screws that they have been referenced and shown in that same figure 2 with their corresponding nuts (8), also showing holes (5 '') for the passage of fixing screws between the profiles (3) to along the barrier that form a continuity between them in its fixation on the posts (1).

Claims (4)

1. Containment barrier for vehicle traffic lanes, which being constituted from a series of posts anchored to the ground, on which profiles are fixed as impact elements for vehicles, fixing them by means of screws, is characterized in that said posts for fixing the constituent profiles of the barrier itself, are oval profile and are closed superiorly by means of corresponding caps plugged on the upper end thereof; having provided two types of profiles fixed to the post, one superior doubly corrugated and another lower curved-convex, both presenting their longitudinal edges folded inwards, determining branches with holes for the passage of the fixing screws to the corresponding post, these screws remaining its nuts hidden behind the profiles themselves; having also been provided at intermediate points of neoprene stops fixed to the post itself, facing the intermediate part of the profiles. 2. Containment barrier for vehicle traffic lanes, according to claim 1, characterized in that the fixing screws of the profiles to the posts are complemented by a metal bushing on which a neoprene bushing is located, determining that before an impact is produced by a first deformation of the profiles and subsequently a deformation of the screw casings, ending with the demolition of the posts in case of strong impacts. 3. Containment barrier for vehicle traffic routes, according to previous claims, characterized in that on the valleys that determine the double undulations of the upper profile are fixed by means of adhesive or any other means, triangular and hollow inserts with a flat front face on which provides a reflective sheet, constituting in each case a catafaro for retroreflective illumination of the barrier. 4. Containment barrier for vehicle traffic routes, according to previous claims, characterized in that in the zones corresponding to the valleys that determine the double undulation of the upper profile, cables are provided internally and hiddenly ensuring the non-breakage of the own profile.