ES1207718U - Device for the neutralization of vehicles in exclusively pedestrian areas. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Device for the neutralization of vehicles in exclusively pedestrian areas, characterized by being formed by the following components: - Main plate (1). - Spacer plate (2). - Anchoring screw (3). - Protective parts (4). - Nuts with self-locking (5). - Screws with cylindrical head (6). - Short head screws (7). - Long head screws (8). - Washers (9). - Bushings (10). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

TITLE

Device for the neutralization of vehicles in areas of exclusively pedestrian use.

SECTOR OF THE TECHNIQUE

The present invention, as expressed in the statement of this specification, refers to a device whose function is to neutralize vehicles that voluntarily or involuntarily invade an exclusively pedestrian use zone.

The main differentiating factor with respect to other existing devices is that the device described here is completely harmless to pedestrians, and can be removed quickly if it is necessary to allow passage to emergency vehicles.

The described invention is intended for use in any space where the circulation of vehicles is prohibited because it is a pedestrian zone.

The invention presented here has been designed so that it has important advantages over other existing devices of similar purpose.

STATE OF THE TECHNIQUE

Several devices are known to prevent vehicles from invading pedestrian areas.

In some of the current devices, metal parts in the form of spikes are used to puncture the tires of the car and thus prevent its progress. The two most used devices of this type are the chain of skewers with tetrahedron shapes and the nail mesh, both systems used by the forces and security forces of numerous countries. These types of devices are effective but, because the skewers do not have any protection, they are dangerous systems for pedestrians, because anyone who steps on one of these skewers, or accidentally falls on them, can suffer serious injuries.

There are also other devices based on placing large obstacles that impede the passage of vehicles. The most used are large planters, concrete barriers and plastic fences filled with water or sand, but all of them are very heavy devices that would need a crane or similar to install and remove them, so that they would be difficult to remove in a way fast if it is necessary to allow the passage to emergency vehicles.

Other devices currently used are fixed bollards, which require installation work and are permanently fixed, so that they could not be removed quickly if necessary.

Therefore, current devices are not suitable for use in pedestrian use areas, precisely because of the danger posed to pedestrians themselves or because it is impossible to remove them quickly to allow emergency vehicles (ambulances, police and firefighters).

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The purpose of the invention presented here is the same as described above, that is, to neutralize vehicles that invade pedestrian zones, by means of a system that is completely harmless to pedestrians and which at the same time can be quickly removed.

The device consists of two main pieces in the form of plates that are screwed together, and that are located on the floor, so that one of them protrudes vertically two skewers.

Each of these skewers has a piece attached that protects its tip, thus preventing anyone from being injured if they accidentally touch the device. The piece that protects the skewer is designed so that if a vehicle steps on the device, that part breaks and leaves the skewer exposed, so that said skewer will automatically puncture the tires of the vehicle. However, if it is a person who steps on or touches the device, said piece of protection does not break so that the skewer is still protected and therefore the person will not suffer any damage.

The spacing between skewers is such that it is ensured that each tire will be nailed at least one skewer (for this the different tire widths on the market have been studied), thus guaranteeing the puncture of all the wheels of the vehicle, and therefore its complete neutralization.

The device is modular, that is, the set already described can be coupled over and over again until the desired length is obtained. Therefore, this system is valid for use in both small and large spaces (for example large pedestrian avenues).

Each section is fixed to the ground by means of an anchor to ensure that said device is fixed and does not slip when a vehicle steps on it.

To remove the device it is enough to remove the anchors and undock the different sections that have been mounted, for which no machinery is needed. In this way, the device could be removed quickly if an emergency were necessary to allow the passage to ambulances, police cars or fire trucks.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the device, showing a single section.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the device, showing a single section and indicating the numerical reference of each component.

Figure 3 is a perspective view of the device, showing a single section and indicating the numerical references of the components that were not appreciated in the previous figure.

Figure 4 is a perspective view of the device, showing a single section and having removed the protective parts of the skewers.

Figure 5 is a perspective view of the device, showing two sections joined together.

DETAILED EXHIBITION OF AN EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

As can be seen in the figures herein, each section consists of several pieces. The piece (1) is shaped like a plate and from it two vertical skewers protrude, and in its central part it has a hole. The pieces (4) are screwed to the piece (1) and its function is to protect the skewers. The piece (2) is screwed to the piece (1), is shaped like a plate and acts as a spacer. The rest of the pieces are various hardware components whose function is to join the previous pieces.

To use the device, several sections would be joined together by introducing the pivots that protrude from one end of each section into the grooves they have at the other end, so that a rigid device with the desired length would be obtained.

Said device would be placed on a concrete floor, completely smooth and without slope.

To ensure that the device is well fixed, the anchors (3) inserted in the hole that the piece (1) has in its central part would be used, so that these anchors would be anchored in the concrete of the floor.

In this way all the sections would be well fixed and therefore the device as a whole would not move, thus being able to correctly fulfill its function.

Claims (6)

one.

Device for the neutralization of vehicles in areas of exclusively pedestrian use, characterized by being formed by the following components:

-Main plate (1). -Spacer plate (2). -Anchor bolt (3). -Protective pieces (4). -Nuts with self-locking (5). -Cylindrical head screws (6). -Short-head short screws (7). -Long head screws (8). - Washers (9). -Casquillos (10).

2.

Device for the neutralization of vehicles in areas of exclusively pedestrian use, according to the preceding claim, characterized by having two vertical skewers on the main plate (1).

3.

Device for the neutralization of vehicles in areas of exclusively pedestrian use, according to all the preceding claims, characterized by having the protective parts (4) attached to the main plate (1) by means of the cylindrical head screws (6) and the nuts with self-locking (5).

Four.

Device for the neutralization of vehicles in areas of exclusively pedestrian use, according to all the preceding claims, characterized by having the spacer plate (2) attached to the main plate (1) by means of the short screws with alomada head (7) and the self-locking nuts (5).

5.

Device for the neutralization of vehicles in areas of exclusively pedestrian use, in accordance with all the preceding claims, characterized by having protruding pivots of the main plate (1), which are composed of the long screws with a pommel head (8), the washers (9), the bushings (10) and the nuts with self-locking (5).

6.

Device for the neutralization of vehicles in areas of exclusively pedestrian use, according to all the preceding claims, characterized by having an anchor screw (3) located in the central part of the main plate (1).

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