KR20110085368A

KR20110085368A - Bollard for preventing vehicle from entering into for example bicycle way

Info

Publication number: KR20110085368A
Application number: KR1020100005119A
Authority: KR
Inventors: 김동수; 김희성
Original assignee: 김동수; 김희성
Priority date: 2010-01-20
Filing date: 2010-01-20
Publication date: 2011-07-27

Abstract

The present invention relates to a bollard for blocking vehicle entry, for example to prevent a vehicle from entering a sidewalk or a bicycle path. Bollard according to the invention U-shaped bollard body; And at least one impact relieving rotating member that is provided rotatably with respect to the U-shaped bollard body and rotates in accordance with the lateral frictional contact of the vehicle in progress. The bollard according to the present invention cancels the impact on the vehicle due to the shock absorbing structure of the rotating member itself which induces a rotational movement at the same time converting the linear movement of the vehicle into a rotational movement when the vehicle hits the bollard. In addition, even when the bicycle driver is pedaled to the bollard, for example, the rotating member rotates so that the pedal can be easily exited if it does not interfere with the progress, thereby promoting safety for the bicycle driver.

Description

Bollards for vehicle entrance blocking {BOLLARD FOR PREVENTING VEHICLE FROM ENTERING INTO FOR EXAMPLE BICYCLE WAY}

The present invention relates to a bollard for blocking vehicle entry, for example to prevent a vehicle from entering a sidewalk or a bicycle path.

Bollard means, for example, a structure that is installed at regular intervals at the boundary between a driveway and a bicycle road or sidewalk to block entry of a vehicle or a bicycle road.

In general, the bollard is embedded in the ground in a cylindrical shape, the inside of which is filled with cement, or the whole is made of a solid of plastic material.

Such ordinary bollards faithfully perform a role of protecting a pedestrian or a cyclist when a vehicle collides, but the driver of the vehicle has not only a serious damage to the vehicle but also a second accident. In recent years, the need for bollards has become more and more important as the bicycle-only roads have been operated on the general roads, and thus the possibility of causing a second accident after a serious damage of the vehicle and a collision due to the bollards is increasing. In addition, the drivers of bicycles are entangled in the bollard and fall with the bicycle.

Korean Patent No. 10-0876159 discloses a rotary bollard. The bollard according to this patent document has a rotating plate at the bottom and a rotating body rotating by the rotating plate at the top. The bollard having this configuration prevents the rotation because the rotating plate causing the rotation is installed in the lower part of the bollard, so that the entire rotor is subjected to the rotational direction rather than the rotational movement of the upper part when the vehicle collides. It is expected to. That is, the lower part is fixed, and when the upper part is applied only in the rotating structure, the force of the upper rotating plate is biased in one direction, so that the rotation is not smooth.

The present invention has been made to solve the problems of the prior art, the object of the present invention is to minimize the damage to the vehicle during the collision of the vehicle, bollard of the structure that can be easily escaped even when the pedal, such as a bicycle ( to provide a bollard).

In order to achieve the above and other objects,

U-shaped bollard body; And at least one impact relieving rotating member which is provided to be rotatable with respect to the U-shaped bollard body and rotates according to the lateral frictional contact of the vehicle in progress.

In the present invention, the shock absorbing member is further provided inside or outside the rotating member.

In the present invention, the buffer member is characterized in that it has one or more air pockets for shock absorption.

In the present invention, each of the shock-absorbing rotating member is installed at regular intervals by an inner ring which is fixed to the U-shaped bollard body, an outer ring that rotates with respect to the inner ring, and a retainer between the inner ring and the outer ring. It characterized in that it comprises a thrust ball bearing consisting of a plurality of rotating balls to help rotate about the inner ring.

In the present invention, the thrust ball bearings are each provided at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the impact member rotating member.

In the present invention, each said rotating member is rotated independently.

In the present invention, both ends of the U-shaped bollard body and the exposed end of the bollard holder embedded in the ground is characterized in that it has a rotational coupling portion that is rotatably coupled to each other.

In the present invention, the U-shaped bollard body side rotational coupling portion and the bollard fixed side-side rotational coupling portion is characterized in that the coupling is rotatably coupled arbitrarily.

In the present invention, it is characterized in that the hollow cylindrical cap is covered on the rotational coupling site.

In the present invention, the cylindrical cap is characterized in that the step is selectively configured to be fixed to the U-shaped bollard body.

In the present invention, the rotational direction of the rotational coupling portion and the rotational direction of the U-shaped bollard body 10 is characterized in that provided alternately.

In the present invention, the rotational direction of the rotational coupling portion is characterized in that the angle of about 45 ° with respect to the extension line connecting both ends of the U-shaped bollard body.

In the present invention, the rotation of the rotational coupling site is characterized in that it is fixed by snap fastening on the shaft.

In the present invention, the both ends of the U-shaped bollard body and the exposed end of the bollard holder embedded in the ground is fitted to each other, characterized in that the connecting member in the form of a string is connected between the both ends do.

In the present invention, the U-shaped bollard body and the bollard fixture is characterized in that coupled by fastening by bolts and nuts.

The bollard according to the present invention cancels the impact on the vehicle due to the shock absorbing structure of the rotating member itself which induces a rotational movement at the same time converting the linear movement of the vehicle into a rotational movement when the vehicle hits the bollard. In addition, even when the bicycle driver is pedaled to the bollard, for example, the rotating member rotates so that the pedal can be easily exited if it does not interfere with the progress, thereby promoting safety for the bicycle driver.

1 is an exploded perspective view of a bollard in accordance with one preferred embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a cross sectional view of the bollard shown in FIG. 1; FIG.
3A is an enlarged partial cross-sectional view of the rotating member of the bollard shown in FIG. 2;
FIG. 3B is a partial cross-sectional view of adding a configuration of the shock absorbing member to the bollard shown in FIG. 2; FIG.
4A and 4B show an example of operation of a bollard;
5 is an exploded perspective view of a bollard in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 6 is an installation sectional view of the bollard shown in FIG. 5; FIG.
7 is an enlarged partial cross-sectional view of the rotating member of the bollard shown in FIG.
8 and 9 show the operation of laying down on the road surface as needed, for example when cleaning the road;
10 and 11 are diagrams showing a modification of the rotating part of the bollard shown in FIG.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying exemplary drawings.

1 to 4b show a bollard according to one preferred embodiment of the present invention. In particular, Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of a bollard (bollard) according to one preferred embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the bollard shown in Figure 1, Figure 3a is a rotating member of the bollard shown in Figure 2 3 is an enlarged partial cross-sectional view, and FIG. 3B is a partial cross-sectional view in which a configuration of a shock absorbing member is added to the bollard shown in FIG.

1 to 4b, the bollard (bollard) according to one preferred embodiment of the present invention is a U-shaped bollard body (10), the impact relief for being provided rotatably with respect to the bollard body (10) Rotating member 30 and, if necessary, the bollard fixture 20 embedded in the ground to secure the bollard body 10 to the ground.

The U-shaped bollard body 10 is made of a strength and a material capable of withstanding the impact of the collision of the vehicle, preferably in the form of a steel pipe that can cushion the impact from the vehicle.

The bollard body 10 is provided on its side with an impact relief rotating member 30 that can rotate about the bollard body 10. The rotating member 30 serves to alleviate the impact that the vehicle receives by frictional contact between the vehicle's side, particularly the side of the vehicle, in frictional contact, that is, by converting the linear movement of the vehicle into a rotational movement. . This reduces the damage to the vehicle and serves to protect not only the pedestrian or cyclist but also the driver of the vehicle.

Such a rotating member 30 belonging to some of the configurations of the present invention is preferably a thrust ball bearing as shown in Figs. 2 and 3A. The inner ring 32 of the thrust ball bearing is forcibly fitted and fixed to the bollard body 10 as shown in these figures, and the outer ring 34 is forcibly fitted to the inside of the rotating body of the cylinder. Thrust ball bearings are also provided with retainers, which are not shown but which allow the balls to be held at regular intervals between the inner ring 32 and the outer ring 34 so that rotation of the outer ring 34 relative to the inner ring 32 is not impeded. .

In the drawing, an oil seal is installed at an upper part of the upper thrust ball bearing and a lower part of the lower thrust ball bearing, and a lid is preferably installed so that dirt or rainwater does not invade the inside.

In addition, the circumferential surface of the rotating member 30 is further provided with a shock absorbing member of a material, for example, a polyurethane material to cushion the impact. Even more preferably, the cushioning member is provided with a plurality of air bags 42 which can absorb the impact of the vehicle.

When the pedal of the vehicle or bicycle in operation hits the rotating member, the shock is primarily cushioned by the buffer member provided on the circumferential surface of the rotating member 30, and the shock is absorbed by the air bag formed therein. As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, rotation of the outer ring 34 with respect to the inner ring 32 of the thrust ball bearing is induced to minimize the damage of the vehicle due to the collision of the vehicle or to protect the bicycle driver.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the bollard body 10 is fixed to the bollard fixture 20 as shown in the coupling is made by fastening by bolts and nuts after fitting. Although not shown in the drawings, in order to prepare for the theft of the bollard body 10, the bollard body 10 and the bollard fixture 20 may be connected by a connection such as a chain.

5 to 8 show a bollard according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention. In particular, Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view of a bollard (bollard) according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the installation of the bollard shown in Figure 5, Figure 7 is a part of the rotating member and the rotating part 8 and 9 are views showing an operation of laying down and standing on a road surface as needed when cleaning a road, for example.

5 to 8, a bollard according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention is a U-shaped bollard body 10, the shock-absorbing rotating member 30 is provided to be rotatable relative to the bollard body 10 And a bollard holder 20 embedded in the ground to fix the bollard body 10 to the ground.

U-shaped bollard body 10 is made of a strength and a material that can withstand the impact of a vehicle collision, as in the above embodiment, preferably a hollow steel pipe shape of the shape that can cushion the impact from the vehicle Is manufactured.

Such a rotating member 30 belonging to some of the configurations of the present invention is preferably a thrust ball bearing as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7. The inner ring of the thrust ball bearing is forcibly fitted and fixed to the bollard body 10 as shown in these figures, and the outer ring is forcibly fitted to the inside of the rotating body of the cylinder. Thrust ball bearings are also provided with retainers, although not shown, which allow the balls to be held at regular intervals between the inner and outer rings so that rotation of the outer ring relative to the inner ring is not impeded.

When the vehicle in operation hits the rotating member, the shock is first buffered by a cushioning member provided on the circumferential surface of the rotating member 30, and the shock is absorbed by the air bag formed therein, and at the same time, the thrust ball bearing Rotation of the outer ring relative to the inner ring is induced to minimize the damage of the vehicle due to the collision of the vehicle.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the bollard body 10 has a bollard body side pivot portion provided at the lower end of the bollard body 10 and a bollard fixture side pivot portion provided at the upper end of the bollard holder 20 as shown. It is rotatably coupled to each other and installed on the bollard fixture 20 in a rotatable manner. These rotational portions are covered with a hollow cylindrical cap 50 for the purpose of hindering the usual rotation as shown. For example, when cleaning a road or having to lay the bollard body on the road for any purpose, the operator lifts the cap 50 upwards and then secures the bollard body by means of fastening means such as a snap fastening method. Allow it to pivot about the fixture. Such rotational moisturization is well illustrated in FIGS. 8 and 9. The application of such a rotational part is expected to reduce the labor time of the worker, which is expected to greatly increase the productivity.

10 and 11 show modifications of the above-described rotational site.

10 and 11, the bollard body side rotational portion and the bollard fixture side rotational portion has a structure that rotates itself as well as the rotation with respect to each other. Each rotating part has a structure which cannot be rotated without a physical force by an operator by a component composed of a combination of a ball and a spring on the side.

Due to the construction of this pivoting portion configured to allow axial rotation, the cap 50 as described above can be omitted from the essential components. For example, after the bollard body 10 is rotatably installed on the bollard holder 20, the pivoting part rotates at an angle of 45 °, for example, as shown in FIG. Is left in the drawing, but the direction of rotation by the rotational part becomes a diagonal direction, so that the bollard body 10 is fixed in a state in which the bollard holder 20 is upright. In other words, by adopting a configuration that enables the rotation to the rotational portion, it is advantageous not only to the operator performing the cleaning service, but also economically advantageous because it does not require the cap 50 described above.

10: U-shaped bollard body 14: (U-shaped bollard body side) rotating part
16a: Bolt 16b: Nut
20: Bollard holder 24: (Bollard holder) side rotating part
30: rotating member 32: inner ring
34: paddle 36: ball
40: buffer member 18: elastic fixture

Claims

U-shaped bollard body 10; And at least one impact relief rotating member (30) provided rotatably with respect to the U-shaped bollard body (10) and rotating in accordance with the lateral frictional contact of the vehicle in progress. Bollard.

2. The bollard for vehicle entrance blocking of claim 1, wherein a cushioning member (40) is further provided inside or outside the rotating member (30).

3. The bollard of claim 2, wherein the shock absorbing member has at least one air bag for shock absorption.

The inner ring 32 and the inner ring 32 which are fixed to the U-shaped bollard body 10 according to any one of claims 1 to 3, respectively. A plurality of rotating balls 36 are installed at regular intervals by a retainer between the outer ring 34 and the inner ring 32 and the outer ring 34 that rotate, so that the outer ring 34 rotates about the inner ring 32. Bollard for vehicle access blocking, characterized in that comprises a thrust ball bearing comprising a).

5. The bollard for vehicle entrance blocking according to claim 4, wherein the rotary ball (36) is provided at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the impact relief rotating member (30), respectively.

5. A bollard for vehicle entrance blocking according to claim 4, wherein each said rotating member (30) rotates independently.

The rotating coupling portion (14) (24) according to claim 1, wherein both ends of the U-shaped bollard body (10) and the exposed ends of the bollard holders (20) embedded in the ground are rotatably coupled to each other. Bollard for vehicle entrance blocking, characterized in that having.

8. The bollard for vehicle access blocking according to claim 7, wherein the U-shaped bollard body side pivotal coupling portion (14) and the bollard holder side pivotal coupling portion (24) are engaged with each other to be arbitrarily axially rotatable.

9. A bollard for vehicle entrance blocking according to claim 8, wherein a hollow cylindrical cap (50) is covered on said pivotal coupling portion (14) (24).

10. The bollard of claim 9, wherein the cylindrical cap (50) is configured to be selectively fixed to the U-shaped bollard body (10).

8. The bollard for vehicle entrance blocking of claim 7, wherein the rotational direction of the rotational engagement portion (14) (24) and the rotational direction of the U-shaped bollard body (10) are provided alternately.

8. The vehicle access blocking system according to claim 7, wherein the rotation direction of the rotation engaging portions (14, 24) is at an angle of about 45 ° with respect to the extension line connecting both ends of the U-shaped bollard body (10). Bollard.

13. A bollard according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that the rotation of the pivotal engagement site (14) is fixed by an elastic fixture (18) on the shaft.

According to claim 1, wherein both ends of the U-shaped bollard body 10 and the exposed end of the bollard holder 20 embedded in the ground are fitted to each other, the connecting member of the form of a string between the both ends Bollard for vehicle entrance blocking, characterized in that is connected.

15. The bollard of claim 14, wherein the U-shaped bollard body (10) and the bollard holder (20) are coupled by fastening by bolts (16a) and nuts (16b).