GB2324326A - Deflatable speed hump - Google Patents
Deflatable speed hump Download PDFInfo
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- GB2324326A GB2324326A GB9805331A GB9805331A GB2324326A GB 2324326 A GB2324326 A GB 2324326A GB 9805331 A GB9805331 A GB 9805331A GB 9805331 A GB9805331 A GB 9805331A GB 2324326 A GB2324326 A GB 2324326A
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- deflation
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
- E01F—ADDITIONAL WORK, SUCH AS EQUIPPING ROADS OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PLATFORMS, HELICOPTER LANDING STAGES, SIGNS, SNOW FENCES, OR THE LIKE
- E01F9/00—Arrangement of road signs or traffic signals; Arrangements for enforcing caution
- E01F9/50—Road surface markings; Kerbs or road edgings, specially adapted for alerting road users
- E01F9/529—Road surface markings; Kerbs or road edgings, specially adapted for alerting road users specially adapted for signalling by sound or vibrations, e.g. rumble strips; specially adapted for enforcing reduced speed, e.g. speed bumps
Abstract
A road traffic speed control device (D) which may be placed in a road, is produced from a resiliently deformable material, so that vehicles travelling within an intended speed limit cause the device (D) to deflate, minimising any inconvenience for road users. The device (D) may be produced from a extruded or compressed partially recyclable rubber compound, with perforations or apertures (3) within it to permit deflation. Valve means (13, fig. 5), in addition to or instead of the apertures (3), may be provided in the side walls to permit reinflation, and a helical spring (5, fig. 1) within the device (D) assists in the retention of the device's shape. The device (D) may be formed so that the reinflation of the device (D) is delayed until the rear wheels of a vehicle have also passed over it.
Description
IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO ROAD TRAFFIC SPEED
CONTROL DEVICES
Speed humps or Sleeping Policeman' as they are better know, are well known deterrents for speeding motorists and are becoming more widely used through the traffic calming measures being imposed by local authorities. The present speed hump can be either an asphalt or block paviour mound, which are formed directly upon the existing road surface or as an alternative can be made from a solid compound such as plastic which again can be fitted to the road surface.
According to the authorities and surveys of public opinion it is essential to reduce the speed of motorist in general especially on inner city urban carriage ways. The present systems of speed control are costly and disruptive, with the tax payer and local businesses bearing the cost.
Additionally the confusion caused to an already congested road network is totally unacceptable with journey times increasing and repairs to the roads never ending.
It is a object of the present invention to obviate or mitigate the above problems.
According to the invention there is provided a road traffic speed control device which is locatable in a roadway, is formed of a resiliently deformable material and is deflatable by the passage of a vehicle thereover at the intended speed limit of said vehicle in said roadway, in use.
The device may be formed from an extruded or compressed partially recyclable rubber compound.
The device may be generally semi-cylindrical or sinusoidal in transverse cross-section and may be formed with perforations or apertures therein to permit deflation.
Alternatively or in addition, valve means may be located in a side wall of the device to allow deflation and reinflation, in use.
One or more helical springs, which may be encased in a split sleeve, may be located within the device to assist in shape retention.
The device may be formed with perforations, apertures or valve means to provide deflation thereof with passage thereover of a vehicle travelling from a minimum speed of 5 mph through increments to a required maximum.
The device may be formed such that subsequent to deflation by the front wheels of a vehicle passing thereover, reinflation may be delayed to allow the rear wheels to pass thereover during such initial deflation.
The foregoing and further features of the invention may be more readily understood from the following description of preferred embodiments thereof, by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
Fig.l shows a schematic end sectional view of a road traffic speed control device and fixing therefor;
Fig.2 shows a plan view of the device of Fig.1;
Figs 2A and 2B show sectional views along the lines A-A and B-B respectively of Fig, 2;
Fig.3 is a schematic sectional view of devices of Figs 1 and 2 located across a road;
Fig.4 is a schematic perspective view of a device showing drainage to discharge surface water; Fig.5 is a schematic end sectional view of an alternative device including a two-way valve for controlling deflation and reinflation, in use; Fig.6 is a perspective view from above of a further alternative embodiment, and Fig.7 is a schematic side sectional view of the embodiment of Fig 7.
Referring now to the drawings a road traffic speed control device D is preferably formed from an extruded or compressed recyclable rubber compound.
The shape represents a semi-cylindrical, sectional shape in construction with a series of apertures 3 formed through the profiled casing, which allows the circulation of air under controlled circumstances to be released, thus deflating the device D into a level plane giving a smooth passage to a vehicle passing there over.
To assist in the shape retention a helical spring 4 encased in a suitable split sleeve 5 is installed at the centre of the device D. To secure the unit a spreader plate or washer 6 is inserted at the base of the protective shroud during the curing procedure to help relieve the impact force when in operation. Also to assist in the distribution of the impact forces, the device D is tapered into a fillet 7 at each end of the base line thereof.
The device D is preferably produced in 750 mm sections accompanied by tailor made inserts 8 to complete a road crossing (determined during the on site survey). To assist in the equal spacing of the device D a 50mm spacer 9 is moulded onto the end of the unit which is interlocked at 10 to provide an overall 05mm expansion gap giving added rigidity to the whole structure.
The device D is attached to a road surface by bolts 2 engaging into anchoring devices 1 located in the road surface.
The idea profile is 750mm in width and 100mm in height. This is uniform throughout the entire structure which enables vehicle manufacturers to work to a stated height restriction from the top of the hump to the underside of the vehicle similar to the restriction placed on high sided vehicles.
Should damage occur, the section in question can be simply unbolted and replaced by a standard length of device causing minimal disruption and with no road excavation taking place
The number and size of apertures 3 is determined to allow the device D to be deflated by the front wheels of a vehicle passing thereover, providing the vehicle is not exceeding a predetermined speed.
Should the vehicle be travelling at a speed exceeding the predetermined maximum; the device does not deflate and acts substantially as a rigid hump.
Fig.3 shows a device D with drainage apertures 12 covered with mesh to prevent the ingress of leaves or other debris into device D.
Fig.5 shows an alternative device D having a two-way valve 13 provided to control deflation and reinflation and may be adjustable to control maximum speed at which deflation does not occur. Such valve 13 may be provided in addition to apertures 3 or as on alternative thereto.
Figures 6 and 7 show a further alternative embodiment in which the cross section of the device is generally sinusoidal so as to provide a relatively smooth passage over a solid run up portion 14 of the device prior to a vehicle traversing the deflatable portion D.
The device provides a relatively smooth passage to vehicles travelling within a stipulated speed limit which is particularly important for emergency vehicles carrying injured passengers. Furthermore damaged portions of the device can be replaced easily without the requirement for excavation.
Claims (9)
1. A road traffic speed control device which is locatable in a roadway, is formed of a resiliently deformable material and is deflatable by the passage of a vehicle thereover at the intended speed limit, in use.
2. A device as claimed in claim 1 formed from an extruded or compressed partially recyclable rubber compound.
3. A device as claimed in claim 1 or 2 which has a semi-cylindrical or generally sinusoidal transverse cross-section.
4. A device as claimed in any preceeding claim formed with perforations or apertures therein to permit deflation, in use.
5. A device as claimed in any preceeding claim including valve means located in a side wall of the device to allow deflation and reinflation, in use.
6. A device as claimed in any preceding claim wherein one or more helical springs are located within the device to assist in shape retention.
7. A device as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the device is formed with perforations, apertures or valve means to provide deflation thereof with passage thereover of a vehicle
travelling from a minimum speed of 5 mph through increments to a required maximum, in use.
8. A device as claimed in any preceeding claim wherein the device is formed such that subsequent to deflation by the front wheels of a vehicle passing thereover, reinflation may be delayed to allow the rear wheels to pass thereover during such initial deflation, in use.
9. A road traffic speed control device substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GBGB9705078.5A GB9705078D0 (en) | 1997-03-12 | 1997-03-12 | Improvements relating to road traffic speed control devices |
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GB9805331D0 GB9805331D0 (en) | 1998-05-06 |
GB2324326A true GB2324326A (en) | 1998-10-21 |
GB2324326B GB2324326B (en) | 2001-12-19 |
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GBGB9705078.5A Pending GB9705078D0 (en) | 1997-03-12 | 1997-03-12 | Improvements relating to road traffic speed control devices |
GB9805331A Revoked GB2324326B (en) | 1997-03-12 | 1998-03-12 | Improvements relating to road traffic speed control devices |
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GBGB9705078.5A Pending GB9705078D0 (en) | 1997-03-12 | 1997-03-12 | Improvements relating to road traffic speed control devices |
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EP (1) | EP0923661B1 (en) |
AT (1) | ATE257198T1 (en) |
AU (1) | AU744744B2 (en) |
CA (1) | CA2289921C (en) |
DE (1) | DE69820842T2 (en) |
ES (1) | ES2214700T3 (en) |
GB (2) | GB9705078D0 (en) |
HK (1) | HK1022005A1 (en) |
WO (1) | WO1998040563A1 (en) |
Cited By (6)
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WO2001063051A1 (en) | 1998-03-12 | 2001-08-30 | Autospan Limited | Valve arrangement and traffic calming device incorporating such an arrangement |
US6726399B2 (en) | 1998-03-12 | 2004-04-27 | Autospan Limited | Valve arrangement and traffic calming device incorporating such an arrangement |
GB2403758A (en) * | 2003-07-09 | 2005-01-12 | Fabian Acker | Deformable speed hump |
GB2409698A (en) * | 2003-12-31 | 2005-07-06 | Alan Martin Walker | Variable traffic calming system |
AU2001235769B2 (en) * | 2000-02-25 | 2005-10-06 | Autospan Limited | Valve arrangement and traffic calming device incorporating such an arrangement |
NL1028461C2 (en) | 2005-03-04 | 2006-09-06 | Alfred Spijkerman | Speed bump. |
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US4362424A (en) * | 1980-07-30 | 1982-12-07 | Barber Gerald L | Speed bump |
EP0370154A1 (en) * | 1988-11-25 | 1990-05-30 | Dominique Mareau | Deterrent device prompting motor vehicle drivers to slow down |
GB2288419A (en) * | 1994-04-11 | 1995-10-18 | Benjamin Beveridge | Deformable speed bump |
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1997
- 1997-03-12 GB GBGB9705078.5A patent/GB9705078D0/en active Pending
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1998
- 1998-03-12 DE DE69820842T patent/DE69820842T2/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1998-03-12 WO PCT/GB1998/000748 patent/WO1998040563A1/en active IP Right Grant
- 1998-03-12 GB GB9805331A patent/GB2324326B/en not_active Revoked
- 1998-03-12 ES ES98909614T patent/ES2214700T3/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1998-03-12 EP EP98909614A patent/EP0923661B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1998-03-12 AT AT98909614T patent/ATE257198T1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1998-03-12 AU AU64101/98A patent/AU744744B2/en not_active Ceased
- 1998-03-12 CA CA002289921A patent/CA2289921C/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
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US4362424A (en) * | 1980-07-30 | 1982-12-07 | Barber Gerald L | Speed bump |
EP0370154A1 (en) * | 1988-11-25 | 1990-05-30 | Dominique Mareau | Deterrent device prompting motor vehicle drivers to slow down |
GB2288419A (en) * | 1994-04-11 | 1995-10-18 | Benjamin Beveridge | Deformable speed bump |
Cited By (9)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US7004193B2 (en) | 1997-03-12 | 2006-02-28 | Autospan Limited | Valve arrangement and traffic calming device incorporating such an arrangement |
WO2001063051A1 (en) | 1998-03-12 | 2001-08-30 | Autospan Limited | Valve arrangement and traffic calming device incorporating such an arrangement |
US6726399B2 (en) | 1998-03-12 | 2004-04-27 | Autospan Limited | Valve arrangement and traffic calming device incorporating such an arrangement |
EP2055839A2 (en) | 1998-03-12 | 2009-05-06 | Autospan Limited | Valve arrangement and traffic calming device incorporating such an arrangement |
EP1257710B1 (en) * | 1998-03-12 | 2010-07-28 | Autospan Limited | Traffic calming device incorporating a valve arrangement |
AU2001235769B2 (en) * | 2000-02-25 | 2005-10-06 | Autospan Limited | Valve arrangement and traffic calming device incorporating such an arrangement |
GB2403758A (en) * | 2003-07-09 | 2005-01-12 | Fabian Acker | Deformable speed hump |
GB2409698A (en) * | 2003-12-31 | 2005-07-06 | Alan Martin Walker | Variable traffic calming system |
NL1028461C2 (en) | 2005-03-04 | 2006-09-06 | Alfred Spijkerman | Speed bump. |
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AU6410198A (en) | 1998-09-29 |
HK1022005A1 (en) | 2000-07-21 |
CA2289921A1 (en) | 1998-09-17 |
GB9705078D0 (en) | 1997-04-30 |
CA2289921C (en) | 2005-12-20 |
GB9805331D0 (en) | 1998-05-06 |
GB2324326B (en) | 2001-12-19 |
WO1998040563A1 (en) | 1998-09-17 |
DE69820842D1 (en) | 2004-02-05 |
EP0923661B1 (en) | 2004-01-02 |
DE69820842T2 (en) | 2004-12-30 |
ATE257198T1 (en) | 2004-01-15 |
EP0923661A1 (en) | 1999-06-23 |
ES2214700T3 (en) | 2004-09-16 |
AU744744B2 (en) | 2002-02-28 |
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732E | Amendments to the register in respect of changes of name or changes affecting rights (sect. 32/1977) | ||
732E | Amendments to the register in respect of changes of name or changes affecting rights (sect. 32/1977) | ||
773K | Patent revoked under sect. 73(2)/1977 |
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