NL2020981A - Barrier system for controlling the passage of vehicles - Google Patents
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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
- E01F13/00—Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades ; Preventing passage of vehicles of selected category or dimensions
- E01F13/12—Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades ; Preventing passage of vehicles of selected category or dimensions for forcibly arresting or disabling vehicles, e.g. spiked mats
- E01F13/123—Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades ; Preventing passage of vehicles of selected category or dimensions for forcibly arresting or disabling vehicles, e.g. spiked mats depressible or retractable below the traffic surface, e.g. one-way spike barriers, power-controlled prong barriers
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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
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Abstract
Barrier system for controlling the passage of vehicles; characterized in that it comprises at least one module including: at least one longitudinal shaft, rotating' between. a first initial stable position. and a second final stable position, and that is provided with a series of spikes arranged along the longitudinal shaft; a mechanism which actuates the rotation of the longitudinal shaft, in order to place it in the first or the second position. In the first position of the longitudinal shaft, the spikes stay hidden in the nmdule and in the second position they protrude in order to deflate the wheels of a vehicle that passes over the barrier system. Furthermore, it comprises a rotating actuator that actuates the mechanism that rotates at least one longitudinal shaft. It enables a barrier to be obtained that is made up of interconnectable independent modules that can be folded/expanded, the barrier occupying as little space as possible during the storage and transportation thereof.
Description
BARRIER SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE PASSAGE OF VEHICLES DESCRIPTION
OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
The present invention, as expressed in the title of this specification, relates to a barrier system for controlling the passage of vehicles that has a barrier with a configuration made up of interconnectable independent modules in order to obtain a barrier system with variable length based on the needs required in each control to be performed.
Furthermore, the invention has the object of enabling the barrier to be foldable/expandable, allowing it, during the storage and transportation thereof, to occupy as little space as possible.
Another object of the invention is to provide the barrier system with a mechanism that enables spikes included in each module to be deployed/hidden so that, if activating the mechanism is necessary, the spikes that are hidden in the module may be situated in a protruding position, which produces the deflation of the wheels thereof as they pass over the barrier system.
TECHNICAL PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
In the state of the art the use of barriers which extend in the route along which the vehicles must circulate in an area in which a security, alcohol control etc. is to be performed, is known.
To this end, there is a type of barrier that is able to be rolled and is made up of segments that enable the rolling thereof to be carried out when the transportation and storage of the barrier needs to be carried out, in a manner that occupies as little space as possible.
These barriers are provided with retractable spikes arranged in corresponding shafts that are actuated by two motors, such that the spikes are hidden between two segments and are deployed by means of the rotation of the motor when the passage of vehicles is to be hindered. When the spikes are hidden the barrier carries out speed control functions.
This configuration has the disadvantage of that the constitution of the segments that make up the barrier are secured and, therefore, cannot be made independent. The length thereof cannot be modified based on the needs of the type of controls for which it will be intended.
Furthermore, this configuration has the disadvantage that when performing the unrolling it occurs that sometimes the mechanical joints between the shafts of each module break apart, since the unrolling subjects them to tensions, for which reason the barrier system is unusable starting from the breakage point.
Furthermore, the barriers of the state of the art, principally the fixed barriers, are made of rubber and there is no barrier system with an elastic cover. The mentioned barrier that is able to be rolled uses a rigid polymer, reinforced with fiber or similar, in order to have sufficient hardness without excessive weight. The invention, unlike the state of the art, provides a smooth and elastic inner surface that establishes a high level of adherence with the road surface, preventing the vehicles from moving the barrier system.
DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
In order to meet the objects and resolve the previously mentioned disadvantages, the invention provides a novel barrier system that is made up of at least one module that is provided with at least one longitudinal shaft, which is able to be rotated between a first stable position and a second stable position, and that, in turn, is provided with a series of spikes arranged along said longitudinal shaft.
Furthermore, the module includes a mechanism which actuates the rotation of the longitudinal shaft, in order to place it in the first or second stable position. In the first stable position of said longitudinal shaft, the spikes stay hidden in the module and in the second position they protrude to the outside, such that, if the operator of the barrier system sends an activation signal, the spikes puncture the wheels.
Another element that the module includes is a rotating actuator, preferably in a novel manner, has two stable positions, by means of which the mechanism that actuates the rotation of at least the longitudinal shaft is actuated, in order to produce the rotation of said longitudinal shaft, placing it in one of the two stable positions. The rotating actuator is, preferably, electromechanical, and can be made up of any mechanism of those known in the state of the art, such as for example a motor coupled to a speed reduction gear that moves at least the longitudinal shaft. In a novel manner, the invention provides for the rotating actuator to be in two stable positions.
In the preferred embodiment of the invention it is envisaged that it comprises a plurality of independent modules joined by the ends thereof by means of hinges for folding/expanding said modules. The hinges are configured such that, in the folded position, the modules form a vertical alignment, in which it alternates a module in the non-inverted horizontal position, on a module in the inverted horizontal position and so on, such that the modules in the folded position occupy as little space as possible when carrying out the transportation and storage of the barrier system.
In one embodiment, each module comprises at least one tubular body made of rigid material, for example aluminum, which is covered by a series of tubular ribs, preferably trapezoid- or hump-shaped, made of elastomeric material, and the juxtaposition thereof forms spans through which the spikes cross when passing from the first stable position to the second stable position; and through which they pass upon being hidden from the second stable position to the first stable position. This configuration enables the weight of heavy vehicles to be supported without being damaged.
In order to provide a greater robustness to the modules, the tubular body of each module is closed off on the ends thereof by means of a cover, which in turn closes off the end ribs of each module. This cover is further configured to support the longitudinal shafts with possibility of rotation. Additionally, the closing of the cover on the ends of the tubular body is carried out by means of an airtight closing seal.
The described configuration of cover and rib modules provides a smooth and elastic (elastomeric) lower surface which establishes a high level of adherence with the road surface, preventing the vehicles from moving the barrier system, unlike those in the state of the art in which, mainly the fixed barriers, are made of rubber and there is no barrier system with an elastic cover. The aforementioned barrier that is able to be rolled uses a rigid polymer, reinforced with fiber, in order to have sufficient hardness without excessive weight. The invention has a contained weight thanks to the aluminum frame formed by the tubular body and the covers, which enables the flexible ribs to be hollow.
In the preferred embodiment of the invention, each module comprises a pair of rotating longitudinal shafts, in order to enable the operations thereof in both directions of traffic circulation, which are related to each other by means of the actuation mechanism that rotates both shafts simultaneously, placing them in a position selected from among the first stable position and the second stable position, such that the spikes are hidden or deployed simultaneously in each of the modules that make up the barrier.
The mechanism that actuates the rotation of the longitudinal shafts comprises a wheel, actuated by the rotating actuator. Said wheel is joined to corresponding connecting rods, by means of rods. Furthermore, each connecting rod is joined to one of the rotating longitudinal shafts, such that the simultaneous rotation of the two longitudinal shafts is produced when the wheel is rotated, as mentioned previously.
The spikes preferably have a hollow configuration, so that the self-sealing tires are also deflated, with the beveled end thereof; and they are covered with a cap that is configured to break when a wheel passes over the spikes. The spikes are joined to the longitudinal shaft by means of an elastic element that enables the spikes to be lifted off the barrier and stay stuck in the wheel.
The rotating actuators of each module are interconnected by means of wiring that runs throughout each module, and that are interconnected with the ones from the contiguous modules by means of fittings, such that all the rotating actuators are actuated simultaneously and they enable them to respond to external control signals. To do so in the preferred embodiment, each actuator is associated with a control circuit, mounted inside the tubular body of each module.
Each module can include one or several reflecting strips to facilitate the visualization thereof, above all at nighttime.
The actuators can be powered by means of at least one battery that can be outside the barrier or can be included in one or several independent modules.
Furthermore, in order to provide greater robustness and consistence to the independent modules, as well as greater length, the invention provides that each module comprises two tubular bodies covered by the tubular ribs, such that each of said tubular bodies is closed on the ends thereof by means of a cover, described previously, in which the longitudinal shafts are placed with possibility of rotation. Furthermore, the second tubular body enables the connecting fittings between modules to be collected on the inside thereof after said connection, staying protected and hidden. All of the mechanism of the module stays closed and protected between the covers of the tubular bodies.
In order to regulate the length of the barrier system according to the needs that are required, it is envisaged that the hinges can be disassembled and be fastened in an articulated manner on supports that are envisaged on the ends of the modules, such that the number of consecutive modules that makes up the barrier is able to be modified and consequently it enables the length of the barrier system to vary, which also enables a module to be removed if it is damaged. In this manner the barrier system with all the length thereof can still be used, except the damaged module, until it can be repaired.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
To complete the description, and for the purpose of helping to make the characteristics of the invention more readily understandable, the present specification is accompanied by a set of figures constituting an integral part of the same, which by way of illustration and not limitation represent the following:
Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of the configuration of an exemplary embodiment of the independent module of the invention starting from which the barrier system of the invention is made.
Figure 2 is a perspective view of the module of figure 1 mounted, in which the spikes are in the outer stable location of the module in order to puncture the wheels of a vehicle if necessary.
Figure 3 is a view equivalent to the previous figure with the spikes in the hidden position, carrying out the function of speed control.
Figure 4 is a perspective view of a barrier made up of a plurality of modules connected to each other, in the extended position on a floor in order to carry out a control.
Figure 5 is a view equivalent to the previous figure with the modules folded to perform the transportation and storage thereof.
PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION
What follows is a description of the invention based on the figures commented above.
The barrier comprises at least one independent module 1 that is provided with at least one tubular body 2, which is covered by a series of ribs 3, also with a tubular configuration. The ends of the tubular body 1 are sealed by means of covers 4 in which at least one longitudinal shaft 5 is supported with the possibility of rotation, which runs along the outside of the tubular body 2. In the exemplary embodiment the tubular body has a rigid configuration, for example made of aluminum, and has a rectangular cross section; and the ribs are made of elastomeric material with a trapezoidal cross section, for which reason the covers also have a trapezoidal configuration that is complementary to that of the ribs 3, such that the covers 4 carry out the closing, both of said end ribs 3 of the module 1, and of the tubular body 2. The closing of the covers 4 on the tubular body 2 is performed by means of an airtight closing seal 6 that keeps it sealed. The module is manufactured to support the weight of heavy vehicles without being damaged.
The longitudinal shaft 5 has a plurality of spikes 7 inserted, preferably hollow and made of stainless steel, the free end thereof is cut with bevels and is covered by a protective cap 8 that breaks when the wheel of a vehicle passes over the spike, enabling it to deflate said wheel.
The fastening of the spikes on the longitudinal shaft is performed in a conventional manner by means of an elastic element that enables the spikes to be lifted off the barrier and stay stuck in the wheel.
The barrier enables the circulation of vehicles in both directions, for which reason in the preferred embodiment the module comprises two longitudinal shafts 5, arranged on each side of the tubular body 2, and supported, with the possibility to rotate in the covers 4.
The ends of the longitudinal shafts 5 are fastened in a connecting rod 9, which by means of rods 10 are joined to a wheel 11, which is actuated by an electromagnetic rotating actuator 12 with two stable positions, such that the first position keeps the spikes 7 hidden inside the ribs 3 and in the second position the spikes protrude to the outside of the ribs 3 through spans 13, in a tilted position perpendicular to the tilted surface segments of the ribs 3. The actuator 12 is housed in the tubular body 2 and is connected to the wheel 11 through the seal 6 and cover 4, in order to carry out the simultaneous movement of the longitudinal shafts 5 as described.
The activation of the rotating actuator 12 is carried out from the outside of the module, for which reason wiring 14 is provided with a conventional fitting 15, for connecting the actuator 12 to the outside, in order to direct the position of the spikes on behalf of a security agent, for example by means of the actuation of a button that activates the actuator 12. It can be powered by means of a battery, outside the modules or directly from the electrical grid. In the example, the inside of each tubular body 2, of each module, includes a supply battery 18 for the rotating actuator 12 and a circuit 19 by means of which the operations are controlled from a command post.
In the embodiment of the invention, the module 1 comprises two tubular bodies 2, one being, in the example, longer than the other. Both include the corresponding covers 4 and ribs 3 thereof, such that this configuration enables a greater length of the module to be achieved and provides greater resistance. The second tubular body, further enables the fittings 15, for connecting between modules, to be collected on the inside thereof after having carried out said connection, staying protected and hidden. All of the mechanism of the module stays closed and protected between the covers of the tubular bodies. In this case the longitudinal shafts 5 are made up of two segments, corresponding to the length of each tubular body, and that are interconnected in order to achieve the described operations.
The invention envisages that the system comprises a plurality of modules 1 interconnected with each other by means of hinges 16, which are retained in supports 17, which are in turn fastened on the covers 4. The hinges 16 can be disassembled such that they can join a variable number of modules, based on the barrier length required in the control, such as for example could be obtaining a length of the barrier system that crosses the entirety of the width of the road in which said control is established. The different rotating actuators 12 of each module 1 are interconnected to each other through the fittings 15 and by means of the wiring 14, such that they are all activated at once, with a minimal offset, as explained. Furthermore, the hinges 16 and supports 17 enable a module that is damaged to be disassembled.
The configuration of the hinges 16 enables, besides varying the number of modules that make up the barrier system, the folding/expansion thereof to be performed. The folding is done as shown in figure 5, in which the modules 1 are arranged to be aligned vertically, alternating a module in the inverted horizontal position on a module in the non-inverted horizontal position and so on such that it occupies as little space as possible during the storage and transportation thereof. Figure 4 shows the barrier system in the extended position and figure 5 shows it in the folded position.
Finally, it indicates that the modules 1 comprise a strip of reflecting material 20, in order to facilitate the visualization thereof, above all at nighttime.
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