Abstract:
A roadside barrier includes a frame characterized by a plurality of legs and an assembly extending between the legs. The frame and the assembly have a first surface and a second surface. The frame is configurable to provide a barrier separating a vehicle or individual from vehicular traffic. The roadside barrier further includes one or more visible indicators disposed on at least the first surface of the assembly. The one or more visible indicators are arranged to form one or more indicia visible to vehicular traffic even in an absence of daylight. The one or more indicia include a light-reflective element, a light-emitting element, or a combination thereof.
Abstract:
A cover assembly including: first, second, and third substantially rectangular panel sections in a parallel relationship and the second panel being interposed between the first and third panels. The foldable cover assembly also includes the first, second, and third panels being pivotally connected such that the panels can fold in relation to one another so as to form the cover assembly into a triangular configuration or the panels can fold open to bring the panels to have a common plane. The foldable cover assembly also includes a fastening device for temporarily holding the cover assembly in the triangular configuration. The foldable cover assembly also includes where at least one of the panels having established thereon a hazard sign for signaling distress in situations involving motor vehicle traffic; and where the hazard sign can be directed towards the surrounding environment when the cover assembly is in the triangular configuration.
Abstract:
A retractable bollard system for installation in a support surface that includes pavement includes a shell that when installed in the support surface extends below an upper surface of the pavement. The bollard system includes a post to be telescopically coupled to the shell. The post is axially movable relative to the shell selectively to an upper area and a lower area. The post extends farther above the shell when the post is in the upper area than when the post is in the lower area. The bollard system further includes a shock absorber to encircle the shell. The shock absorber is made of a polymeric material.
Abstract:
An example bollard system includes a post extension to extend upward from a floor, and a first collar to encircle the post extension. The example bollard system includes a first connector to encircle the post extension adjacent to the first collar, and a first handrail to be connected to the first connector. The example bollard system includes a second connector to encircle the post extension adjacent to the first connector, and a second handrail to be connected to the second connector. The example bollard system includes a second collar to encircle the post extension adjacent to the second connector. The first collar is invertible selectively to a first lock position and a first release position, the first connector having greater freedom to rotate relative to the first collar when the first collar is in the first release position than when the first collar is in the first lock position.
Abstract:
A plastic barricade includes improved hinges which can be freely opened to an almost flat position so that no unwanted forces cause breakage of the hinges. Limiting bolts are placed in recesses on each face of the barricade so that the bolts in the normal active position will limit the opening or unfolding of the frame units of the barricade to, for example, 40.degree., but when closed will still present a planar surface with the bolt heads being recessed so that stacking of one barricade on the other will not be interfered with. In addition, a slot is cut in the middle panel member to allow insertion of a road warning sign and horizontal support platform for warning lights is also provided.
Abstract:
A quick release mechanism for locking a tubular leg member to a supporting structure whereby a >-shaped flat metal spring exerts upward pressure on the handle end of a lever arm causing the lower operating end of the lever arm to force a locking pin into the locked position in the supporting structure. The pin is unlocked by pressing down on the handle end of the lever arm. The quick release mechanism may be secured to legs of a supporting device so that the legs can be readily pivoted into a number of positions, particularly an extended position for support and a spaced parallel arrangement for storage.
Abstract:
A barrier system includes a handrail, and a connector to couple the handrail to a post extension that extends upward from a floor. The handrail has and end with a width measured in a direction transverse to an elongate length of the handrail. The connector includes a socket to hold the end of the handrail. The socket is defined by an elongate channel that extends in a direction substantially parallel to the post extension when the connector is attached to the post extension. The channel has a length that is greater than the width of the end of the handrail.
Abstract:
A bollard system may includes a bollard, a carrier device, a lock plate, and a cover plate. The bollard may be rotatable between a deployed configuration and a stowed configuration. The carrier device may have a recess adapted to carry the bollard in the stowed configuration, and may be adapted to be recessed within the ground. The lock plate may be adapted to maintain the bollard in the deployed configuration. The cover plate may be carried by the carrier device and adapted to cover a portion of the recess. The cover plate may be moveable between an opened position and a closed position. When the cover plate is in the opened position, the bollard may be rotatable between the deployed configuration and the stowed configuration. When the cover plate is in the closed position, the cover plate may be configured to be flush with the ground.