Impact detecting and tracking systems and methods for vehicle crash attenuator systems

    公开(公告)号:US11417191B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-08-16

    申请号:US17119955

    申请日:2020-12-11

    IPC分类号: G08B1/08 G08B21/18

    摘要: An impact tracking system includes a sensor module that mounts to a fixed crash attenuator, sign, guardrail, or other roadway devices installed along a roadway. When the crash attenuator or other asset is impacted by an errant vehicle, the impact tracker, comprising a sensor system, senses and captures the impact data and sends an alert message to a remote receiver. The receiver may comprise known data receiving means, such as computers or phone systems, which may receive emails, text messages, photos, and the like in real or near real time. Received data may be analyzed, stored, and/or re-transmitted to additional receivers, which may include road authorities, such as transportation departments responsible for inspecting and repairing the impact attenuators.

    MODULAR TRAVEL WARNING STRIP SYSTEM AND METHODS

    公开(公告)号:US20210087760A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-25

    申请号:US17071891

    申请日:2020-10-15

    IPC分类号: E01F9/529

    摘要: A modular highway warning strip system is formed of a plurality of segments assembled together to create a warning strip assembly having a length, wherein each of the plurality of segments are spaced from adjacent ones of the segments along the warning strip length. The segments are assembled together along a cord disposed along the length of the warning strip assembly. A plurality of spacers are disposed on the cord along the length of the warning strip assembly, between adjacent ones of the segments in order to maintain a spacing between each adjacent segment.

    End treatments and transitions for water-ballasted protection barrier arrays

    公开(公告)号:US10822756B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-11-03

    申请号:US16268405

    申请日:2019-02-05

    IPC分类号: E01F15/14 E01F15/08 E01F13/00

    摘要: An end treatment array for crash attenuation includes a transition barrier module formed of side walls, end walls, a top wall, and a bottom wall, wherein the module walls together define an enclosed interior space. The end treatment array further includes a containment impact sled having an axially extending frame. The frame has a width sufficient to contain the transition barrier module within the frame when in an assembled configuration, and has an axial length which is at least one-half the length of the transition barrier module. The frame defines an interior volume, the purpose of which is to contain a substantial portion of the transition barrier module in the assembled configuration, and to contain debris caused by destruction of the plastic barrier modules in a vehicular impact. The containment impact sled is attached to the transition barrier module.

    End treatments and transitions for water-ballasted protection barrier arrays

    公开(公告)号:US10214866B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-26

    申请号:US15786499

    申请日:2017-10-17

    IPC分类号: E01F15/14 E01F15/08 E01F13/00

    摘要: An end treatment array for crash attenuation includes a transition barrier module formed of side walls, end walls, a top wall, and a bottom wall, wherein the module walls together define an enclosed interior space. The end treatment array further includes a containment impact sled having an axially extending frame. The frame has a width sufficient to contain the transition barrier module within the frame when in an assembled configuration, and has an axial length which is at least one-half the length of the transition barrier module. The frame defines an interior volume, the purpose of which is to contain a substantial portion of the transition barrier module in the assembled configuration, and to contain debris caused by destruction of the plastic barrier modules in a vehicular impact. The containment impact sled is attached to the transition barrier module.

    Methods of using a roll-up sign mounting bracket
    45.
    发明授权
    Methods of using a roll-up sign mounting bracket 有权
    使用汇总标志安装支架的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08117776B1

    公开(公告)日:2012-02-21

    申请号:US12572675

    申请日:2009-10-02

    申请人: Geoffrey B. Maus

    发明人: Geoffrey B. Maus

    IPC分类号: G09F15/00

    摘要: A bracket for mounting an article, such as a roll-up fabric sign, on a mast, includes a body and a clamp on the body for securing the bracket at a desired location on the mast. A receptacle on the body is provided for receiving a portion of the article. The bracket body may be secured in first and second different orientations on the mast at the desired location, the first operational orientation being one in which the receptacle is positioned forwardly of a forward surface of the mast, for receiving the article portion, and the second non-operational orientation being one in which substantially no portions of the bracket body are positioned forwardly of the mast forward surface.

    摘要翻译: 用于将诸如卷起织物标志的物品安装在桅杆上的支架包括在主体上的主体和夹具,用于将支架固定在桅杆上的期望位置。 身体上的容器被提供用于接收物品的一部分。 托架主体可以在所需位置处固定在桅杆上的第一和第二不同取向中,第一操作方向是其中容器位于桅杆前表面的前方,用于接收物品部分,第二操作方向 非操作方向是基本上没有支架主体的任何部分位于桅杆前表面的前方。

    Flexible marker device
    46.
    发明授权
    Flexible marker device 有权
    灵活的标记装置

    公开(公告)号:US07866914B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-01-11

    申请号:US12571584

    申请日:2009-10-01

    IPC分类号: E01F9/012

    CPC分类号: E01F9/654 E01F9/688

    摘要: A flexible marker device comprises a marker body having a bottom end and a top end, and a base for supporting the marker body. The base has an aperture in a center portion thereof and a groove extending about the aperture in an upper surface of the base. The bottom end of the marker body is at least partially disposed within the groove. A cured material, preferably polyurethane, is disposed in the groove to thereby secure the marker body to the base.

    摘要翻译: 柔性标记装置包括具有底端和顶端的标记体和用于支撑标记体的基部。 底座在其中心部分具有一个孔,在该基部的上表面中围绕该孔延伸的槽。 标记体的底端至少部分地设置在凹槽内。 固化材料,优选聚氨酯,被设置在凹槽中,从而将标记物固定到底座上。

    Water-ballasted protection barrier
    47.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US07866913B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-01-11

    申请号:US12569170

    申请日:2009-09-29

    IPC分类号: E01F13/00

    CPC分类号: E01F15/086 E01F15/088

    摘要: A water-ballasted barrier system incorporates a concave reflective design, wherein outer walls of the barrier segment are configured in a concave manner. The concave section is designed to prevent the tire of a vehicle, impacting the barrier, from climbing up the side of the barrier segment, by pocketing the tire in the curved center portion of the barrier wall. Adjacent barrier segments are attached together using an interlocking knuckle design, having a lug pin connection system. In some embodiments, wire rope cable is internally molded into each barrier segment to strengthen the barrier system.

    Foldable traffic sign
    48.
    发明授权
    Foldable traffic sign 有权
    可折叠交通标志

    公开(公告)号:US07827717B1

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-09

    申请号:US12264776

    申请日:2008-11-04

    摘要: A foldable traffic sign system comprises a relatively rigid sign panel and a plurality of folding lines disposed in the sign panel, for permitting ready folding of the sign panel into a substantially smaller configuration. In a preferred embodiment, at least one cut is disposed partially along a dimension of the sign panel, to further facilitate ready folding of the sign panel. One of the folding lines is disposed substantially horizontally across a center region of the sign panel, and at least one of the folding lines is disposed substantially vertically on the sign panel, and intersects with the horizontal folding line. The plurality of folding lines creates a plurality of sign sections, preferably six, defined by a combination of the folding lines and cuts in the sign panel. The sign system further comprises a folding sign stand, and a tote for containing both the sign panel and sign stand.

    摘要翻译: 可折叠的交通标志系统包括相对刚性的标志牌和设置在标牌牌中的多条折叠线,以便允许标志牌轻松折叠成一个较小的构型。 在优选实施例中,至少一个切口部分地沿着符号面板的尺寸设置,以进一步便于标志牌的准备折叠。 折叠线之一基本上水平地布置在符号面板的中心区域上,并且折叠线中的至少一个基本上垂直地设置在符号面板上,并且与水平折叠线相交。 多个折叠线形成由符号面板中的折叠线和切口的组合限定的多个符号部分,优选为六个。 标志系统还包括折叠标牌架和用于容纳标志牌和标志牌架的手提箱。

    Water wall
    49.
    发明授权
    Water wall 有权
    水墙

    公开(公告)号:US07811025B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-10-12

    申请号:US12569198

    申请日:2009-09-29

    IPC分类号: E01F13/02 E01F15/02

    CPC分类号: E01F15/088 E01F15/086

    摘要: A water-ballasted barrier system incorporates a concave reflective design, wherein outer walls of the barrier segment are configured in a concave manner. The concave section is designed to prevent the tire of a vehicle, impacting the barrier, from climbing up the side of the barrier segment, by pocketing the tire in the curved center portion of the barrier wall. Adjacent barrier segments are attached together using an interlocking knuckle design, having a lug pin connection system. In some embodiments, wire rope cable is internally molded into each barrier segment to strengthen the barrier system.

    摘要翻译: 防水隔离系统包括凹面反射设计,其中阻挡段的外壁以凹形的方式构造。 该凹部被设计成通过在轮胎的阻挡壁的弯曲的中心部分中将轮胎咬合而防止车辆的轮胎撞击障碍物,从而向上攀爬障碍区段的侧面。 相邻的屏障段使用互锁转向节设计连接在一起,具有凸耳针连接系统。 在一些实施例中,钢丝绳电缆在内部模制成每个阻挡段以加强阻挡系统。

    Trailer mounted crash attenuator
    50.
    发明授权
    Trailer mounted crash attenuator 有权
    拖车安装碰撞衰减器

    公开(公告)号:US07802829B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-09-28

    申请号:US12023013

    申请日:2008-01-30

    申请人: Geoffrey B. Maus

    发明人: Geoffrey B. Maus

    IPC分类号: B60R19/24 E01F15/00

    摘要: A trailer-mounted crash impact attenuator is disclosed for attachment to a host vehicle, which comprises an anti-rotational attachment system having an internal support tube and a plurality of external support tubes. The internal support tube has a connector on its front end for attachment to a suitable receptacle on the host vehicle, and the plurality of external support tubes each have an anti-rotation support pad on a their front ends. At least one of the internal support tube and the plurality of external support tubes is comprised of a telescoping construction. A backup frame is disposed on a rear end of the attachment system, and a crash attenuator unit is disposed on an axle and pair of wheels for mobility. When the crash attenuator is impacted by an errant vehicle, the anti-rotational attachment system is actuated to prevent the trailer mounted crash impact attenuator from rotating relative to the host vehicle.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于附接到主车辆的挂车式碰撞冲击衰减器,其包括具有内部支撑管和多个外部支撑管的防旋转附接系统。 内部支撑管在其前端具有连接器,用于连接到主车辆上的合适的插座,并且多个外部支撑管每个在其前端上具有防旋转支撑垫。 内部支撑管和多个外部支撑管中的至少一个包括伸缩结构。 支撑框架设置在附接系统的后端,并且碰撞衰减器单元设置在车轴和一对车轮上以便移动。 当碰撞衰减器被错误的车辆撞击时,防旋转附接系统被致动以防止拖车安装的碰撞冲击衰减器相对于主车辆旋转。