公开(公告)号：WO2014043114A2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-20

申请号：PCT/US2013/059024

申请日：2013-09-10

Applicant: ENERGY ABSORPTION SYSTEMS, INC.

Inventor： COX, Aaron, J. ,  SINDORF, Brent, S.

IPC: E01F15/04 ,  F16G11/10

CPC classification number: E01F15/0461 ,  E01F15/025 ,  E01F15/04 ,  E01F15/143 ,  F16G11/10 ,  Y10T24/3982

Abstract: A guardrail system includes a plurality of posts spaced apart along a longitudinal direction and a plurality of rail sections extending between and coupled to the spaced apart posts. Each of the rail sections includes an uppermost surface. A cable extends along the longitudinal direction and is coupled to the rail sections and/or posts. The cable is vertically spaced above the uppermost surface of the rail sections. A guardrail retrofit kit includes a front anchor bracket, a rear anchor bracket, an intermediate bracket and a cable having end portions adapted to be coupled to the front and rear anchor brackets. The intermediate bracket is configured to releasably capture the cable. Methods of retrofitting a guardrail system and arresting a vehicle impacting a guardrail system are also provided.

Abstract translation: 护栏系统包括沿着纵向方向间隔开的多个支柱以及在间隔开的支柱之间延伸并联接到间隔开的支柱的多个轨道部分。 每个轨道部分包括最上面的表面。 电缆沿着纵向方向延伸并且联接到导轨部分和/或支柱。 电缆垂直间隔在导轨部分的最上表面之上。 护栏改装套件包括前部锚定支架，后部锚定支架，中间支架和具有适于结合到前部和后部锚定支架的端部的缆线。 中间支架被配置为可释放地捕获电缆。 还提供了改装护栏系统和拦截车辆撞击护栏系统的方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2011130197A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-20

申请号：PCT/US2011/032019

申请日：2011-04-12

Applicant: ENERGY ABSORPTION SYSTEMS, INC. ,  THOMPSON, Sean ,  COX, Aaron, J. ,  LEONHARDT, Patrick, A.

Inventor： THOMPSON, Sean ,  COX, Aaron, J. ,  LEONHARDT, Patrick, A.

IPC: E01F15/04

CPC classification number: E01F15/146 ,  E01F15/02 ,  E01F15/145 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: An energy absorbing vehicle barrier includes a frame defining a compartment. In one embodiment, the frame includes a nose. An energy absorbing cartridge is disposed within the compartment. A retaining device is coupled to the frame, with the retaining device disposed above and extending over at least a portion of an upper surface of the cartridge. The retaining device may contact and engage the upper surface of the cartridge when the barrier is impacted by a vehicle. In this way, the retaining device substantially prevents movement of the cartridge in at least a vertical direction during the impact. Methods of using and assembling the barrier are also provided.

Abstract translation: 能量吸收车辆障碍物包括限定隔室的框架。 在一个实施例中，框架包括鼻子。 能量吸收筒设置在隔间内。 保持装置联接到框架，其中保持装置设置在盒的上表面的至少一部分上方并且延伸到盒的上表面的至少一部分上。 当障碍物被车辆撞击时，保持装置可以接触并接合盒的上表面。 以这种方式，保持装置在冲击期间基本上防止盒在至少垂直方向上的移动。 还提供了使用和组装屏障的方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2012067960A2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-24

申请号：PCT/US2011/060344

申请日：2011-11-11

Applicant: ENERGY ABSORPTION SYSTEMS, INC. ,  BUEHLER, Michael, J. ,  COX, Aaron, J.

Inventor： BUEHLER, Michael, J. ,  COX, Aaron, J.

IPC: E01F15/00

CPC classification number: E01F15/086 ,  E01F15/08 ,  E01F15/088 ,  E01F15/146

Abstract: A crash cushion includes a plurality of resilient, self-restoring tubes each having a center axis and an interior surface. At least some of the tubes are positioned such that respective ones of the center axes are spaced apart in a longitudinal direction. The center axis of at least one tube is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis extending in the longitudinal direction, with the tube defining a diametral plane intersecting and oriented substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The center axis of the tube lies in the diametral plane. One or more segments are positioned in the tube, with the segments, or portions thereof, disposed on opposite sides of the interior surface of the tube. Each of the segments or portions is symmetrically secured to the tube relative to the diametral plane, with the tube being substantially open between the opposing segments. Various methods of using and assembling the crash cushion are also provided.

Abstract translation: 碰撞缓冲垫包括多个具有中心轴线和内表面的弹性自恢复管。 至少一些管被定位成使得相应的中心轴在纵向方向上间隔开。 至少一个管的中心轴线基本上垂直于在纵向方向上延伸的纵向轴线，其中管子限定了一个与该纵向轴线基本垂直相交并定向的直径面。 管的中心轴位于直径平面内。 一个或多个段定位在管中，其中段或其部分设置在管的内表面的相对侧上。 每个段或部分相对于直径面对称地固定到管，其中管在相对的段之间基本上敞开。 还提供了使用和组装碰撞缓冲垫的各种方法。