公开(公告)号：US07396184B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-08

申请号：US11223471

申请日：2005-09-08

Applicant: John F. La Turner ,  Michael H. Oberth ,  Douglas E. Wilkinson

Inventor： John F. La Turner ,  Michael H. Oberth ,  Douglas E. Wilkinson

IPC: E01F13/00 ,  E01F13/12 ,  E01F15/00 ,  E01F15/14

CPC classification number: E01F15/146

Abstract: A vehicle crash cushion for decelerating a vehicle includes front and rear anchors spaced along a longitudinal direction and at least one deformable attenuator member extending in the longitudinal direction and having a first end coupled to the front anchor and a second end coupled to the rear anchor. A support member is positioned adjacent the attenuator member and is moveable in the longitudinal direction relative thereto between at least an initial position and an impact position toward the rear anchor and away from the front anchor. At least one deforming member is mounted on the support member and is engaged with at least a portion of the attenuator member. In another aspect, a vehicle crash cushion includes first and second side panels each having at least one longitudinally extending ridge and at least one longitudinally extending valley. The first side panel is moveable relative to the second side panel in response to an axial force being applied to the elongated frame. A connector includes at least one first strap portion disposed in the valley of and connected to the first side panel and at least one second strap portion disposed adjacent to and connected to at least one ridge of the second side panel.

Abstract translation: 用于减速车辆的车辆碰撞缓冲器包括沿着纵向方向间隔开的前锚固件和后锚定件以及沿纵向方向延伸的至少一个可变形的衰减器构件，并且具有联接到前锚固件的第一端和联接到后锚杆的第二端。 支撑构件邻近衰减器构件定位，并且可以在至少初始位置和朝向后锚固件的远离前锚的冲击位置之间沿纵向相对于其移动。 至少一个变形构件安装在支撑构件上并与衰减器构件的至少一部分接合。 在另一方面，一种车辆撞击缓冲垫包括第一和第二侧板，每个侧板具有至少一个纵向延伸的脊和至少一个纵向延伸的谷部。 响应于施加到细长框架的轴向力，第一侧板可相对于第二侧板移动。 连接器包括设置在第一侧板的谷部并连接到第一侧板的至少一个第一带部分和与第二侧板的至少一个脊相邻并连接到第二侧板的至少一个脊部的至少一个第二带部分。

公开(公告)号：US08647012B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-11

申请号：US13095309

申请日：2011-04-27

Applicant: Douglas E. Wilkinson ,  Anthony R. Van Brocklin ,  Barry D. Stephens

Inventor： Douglas E. Wilkinson ,  Anthony R. Van Brocklin ,  Barry D. Stephens

IPC: E01F13/00

CPC classification number: E01F15/12

Abstract: A gate for providing an opening in a barrier system includes a gate barrier segment and a connector having first and second connector segments. The first connector segment is coupled to the gate barrier segment. The first and second connector segments are releasably coupled, and may be hingedly connected on at least one of a first and second side thereof. The second connector segment is configured to be coupled to a stationary barrier segment.

Abstract translation: 用于在屏障系统中提供开口的门包括栅极阻挡段和具有第一和第二连接器段的连接器。 第一连接器段耦合到栅极阻挡段。 第一和第二连接器段可释放地联接，并且可以铰接地连接在其第一和第二侧中的至少一个上。 第二连接器段被配置为耦合到固定屏障段。

公开(公告)号：US20120128418A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-24

申请号：US13363725

申请日：2012-02-01

Applicant: James B. Welch ,  Douglas E. Wilkinson ,  Patrick A. Leonhardt ,  Michael H. Oberth ,  Barry D. Stephens ,  Sean Thompson ,  Donald L. Crothers

Inventor： James B. Welch ,  Douglas E. Wilkinson ,  Patrick A. Leonhardt ,  Michael H. Oberth ,  Barry D. Stephens ,  Sean Thompson ,  Donald L. Crothers

IPC: E01F13/04

CPC classification number: B66F9/18 ,  B66C1/427 ,  B66C1/62 ,  B66C1/68 ,  B66C23/44 ,  B66F9/065 ,  E01F15/006

Abstract: A method for transferring a barrier includes providing a barrier having first and second sides and a plurality of barrier modules connected end-to-end, driving a transfer vehicle along a path on the first side of the barrier, wherein the vehicle is supported entirely by a support surface on the first side of the barrier and is free of any engagement with the support surface on the second side of the barrier. The transfer vehicle includes a barrier transfer device with a support disposed above the barrier and a carriage coupled to the support. The method further includes sequentially engaging the plurality of barrier modules with the carriage, sequentially moving the plurality of barrier modules in a lateral direction with the carriage, and sequentially releasing the plurality of barrier modules from the carriage.

Abstract translation: 一种用于传送屏障的方法包括提供具有第一和第二侧面的屏障以及端对端连接的多个屏障模块，沿着屏障的第一侧上的路径驱动传输车辆，其中车辆完全由 在屏障的第一侧上的支撑表面，并且与屏障的第二侧上的支撑表面没有任何接合。 传送车辆包括具有设置在屏障上方的支撑件的阻挡传递装置和联接到支撑件的滑架。 所述方法还包括使所述多个屏障模块与所述滑架顺序地接合，使所述多个屏障模块沿着所述滑架沿横向依次移动，并且从所述滑架顺序地释放所述多个屏障组件。

公开(公告)号：US07758277B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-20

申请号：US12356833

申请日：2009-01-21

Applicant: John F. La Turner ,  Michael H. Oberth ,  Douglas E. Wilkinson

Inventor： John F. La Turner ,  Michael H. Oberth ,  Douglas E. Wilkinson

IPC: E01F15/14

CPC classification number: E01F15/146

Abstract: A vehicle crash cushion for decelerating a vehicle includes first, second and third bays. The first bay is positioned forwardly of the second bay and the second bay is positioned forwardly of the third bay. The first, second and third bays each have energy absorbing structures with first, second and third impact strengths respectively. The first impact strength is greater than the third impact strength, which is greater than the second impact strength.

Abstract translation: 用于减速车辆的车辆碰撞缓冲器包括第一，第二和第三舱。 第一个海湾位于第二个海湾的前方，第二个海湾位于第三个海湾的前方。 第一，第二和第三托架各自具有分别具有第一，第二和第三冲击强度的能量吸收结构。 第一冲击强度大于第三冲击强度，其大于第二冲击强度。

公开(公告)号：US20090074507A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-19

申请号：US12231007

申请日：2008-08-28

Applicant: James B. Welch ,  Douglas E. Wilkinson ,  Patrick A. Leonhardt ,  Michael H. Oberth ,  Barry D. Stephens ,  Sean Thompson ,  Donald L. Crothers

Inventor： James B. Welch ,  Douglas E. Wilkinson ,  Patrick A. Leonhardt ,  Michael H. Oberth ,  Barry D. Stephens ,  Sean Thompson ,  Donald L. Crothers

IPC: E01F13/00

CPC classification number: B66F9/18 ,  B66C1/427 ,  B66C1/62 ,  B66C1/68 ,  B66C23/44 ,  B66F9/065 ,  E01F15/006

Abstract: A barrier transfer device includes a cantilevered support arm and a carriage coupled to the support arm. The carriage includes at least a pair of barrier interface members extending downwardly from the support arm. The barrier interface members are configured to engage a barrier on opposite sides thereof when the barrier. A system for transferring a barrier includes a transfer vehicle having an outermost portion on each of first and second opposite sides of the transfer vehicle. The cantilevered support arm is coupled to the transfer vehicle and extends laterally outwardly past the outermost portion of the transfer vehicle on the first side of the transfer vehicle. A moveable barrier system includes at least one barrier having first and second sides and a bottom adapted to be supported by a ground surface and a transfer vehicle having a barrier interface element engaging only a first side of said barrier. Methods for transferring a barrier are also provided.

Abstract translation: 阻挡传递装置包括悬臂支撑臂和联接到支撑臂的托架。 滑架包括从支撑臂向下延伸的至少一对阻挡界面构件。 阻挡界面构件构造成在屏障的相对侧上接合阻挡层。 用于传送障碍物的系统包括在转运车辆的第一和第二相对侧中的每一个上具有最外侧部分的转运车辆。 悬臂支撑臂联接到转运车辆，并且在转运车辆的第一侧上横向向外延伸穿过转运车辆的最外部分。 可移动屏障系统包括具有第一和第二侧面的至少一个屏障和适于被地面支撑的底部和具有仅与所述屏障的第一侧相接合的屏障界面元件的传送车辆。 还提供了传送屏障的方法。

公开(公告)号：US08348546B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-08

申请号：US13363725

申请日：2012-02-01

Applicant: James B. Welch ,  Douglas E. Wilkinson ,  Patrick A. Leonhardt ,  Michael H. Oberth ,  Barry D. Stephens ,  Sean Thompson ,  Donald L. Crothers

Inventor： James B. Welch ,  Douglas E. Wilkinson ,  Patrick A. Leonhardt ,  Michael H. Oberth ,  Barry D. Stephens ,  Sean Thompson ,  Donald L. Crothers

IPC: E01C19/52

CPC classification number: B66F9/18 ,  B66C1/427 ,  B66C1/62 ,  B66C1/68 ,  B66C23/44 ,  B66F9/065 ,  E01F15/006

Abstract: A method for transferring a barrier includes providing a barrier having first and second sides and a plurality of barrier modules connected end-to-end, driving a transfer vehicle along a path on the first side of the barrier, wherein the vehicle is supported entirely by a support surface on the first side of the barrier and is free of any engagement with the support surface on the second side of the barrier. The transfer vehicle includes a barrier transfer device with a support disposed above the barrier and a carriage coupled to the support. The method further includes sequentially engaging the plurality of barrier modules with the carriage, sequentially moving the plurality of barrier modules in a lateral direction with the carriage, and sequentially releasing the plurality of barrier modules from the carriage.

Abstract translation: 一种用于传送屏障的方法包括提供具有第一和第二侧面的屏障以及端对端连接的多个屏障模块，沿着屏障的第一侧上的路径驱动传输车辆，其中车辆完全由 在屏障的第一侧上的支撑表面，并且与屏障的第二侧上的支撑表面没有任何接合。 传送车辆包括具有设置在屏障上方的支撑件的阻挡传递装置和联接到支撑件的滑架。 所述方法还包括使所述多个屏障模块与所述滑架顺序地接合，使所述多个屏障模块沿着所述滑架沿横向依次移动，并且从所述滑架顺序地释放所述多个屏障组件。

公开(公告)号：US20110271597A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-10

申请号：US13095309

申请日：2011-04-27

Applicant: Douglas E. Wilkinson ,  Anthony R. Van Brocklin ,  Barry D. Stephens

Inventor： Douglas E. Wilkinson ,  Anthony R. Van Brocklin ,  Barry D. Stephens

IPC: E06B11/06 ,  E05D7/00 ,  E06B11/00

CPC classification number: E01F15/12

Abstract: A gate for providing an opening in a barrier system includes a gate barrier segment and a connector having first and second connector segments. The first connector segment is coupled to the gate barrier segment. The first and second connector segments are releasably coupled, and may be hingedly connected on at least one of a first and second side thereof. The second connector segment is configured to be coupled to a stationary barrier segment.

Abstract translation: 用于在屏障系统中提供开口的门包括栅极阻挡段和具有第一和第二连接器段的连接器。 第一连接器段耦合到栅极阻挡段。 第一和第二连接器段可释放地联接，并且可以铰接地连接在其第一和第二侧中的至少一个上。 第二连接器段被配置为耦合到固定屏障段。

公开(公告)号：US20090129860A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-21

申请号：US12356833

申请日：2009-01-21

Applicant: JOHN F. LATURNER ,  MICHAEL H. OBERTH ,  DOUGLAS E. WILKINSON

Inventor： JOHN F. LATURNER ,  MICHAEL H. OBERTH ,  DOUGLAS E. WILKINSON

IPC: E01F13/00

CPC classification number: E01F15/146

Abstract: A vehicle crash cushion for decelerating a vehicle includes first, second and third bays. The first bay is positioned forwardly of the second bay and the second bay is positioned forwardly of the third bay. The first, second and third bays each have energy absorbing structures with first, second and third impact strengths respectively. The first impact strength is greater than the third impact strength, which is greater than the second impact strength.

Abstract translation: 用于减速车辆的车辆碰撞缓冲器包括第一，第二和第三舱。 第一个海湾位于第二个海湾的前方，第二个海湾位于第三个海湾的前方。 第一，第二和第三托架各自具有分别具有第一，第二和第三冲击强度的能量吸收结构。 第一冲击强度大于第三冲击强度，其大于第二冲击强度。

公开(公告)号：US07484906B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-03

申请号：US11950066

申请日：2007-12-04

Applicant: John F. La Turner ,  Michael H. Oberth ,  Douglas E. Wilkinson

Inventor： John F. La Turner ,  Michael H. Oberth ,  Douglas E. Wilkinson

IPC: E01F13/00 ,  E01F15/00

CPC classification number: E01F15/146

Abstract: A vehicle crash cushion for decelerating a vehicle includes first, second and third bays. The first bay is positioned forwardly of the second bay and the second bay is positioned forwardly of the third bay. The first, second and third bays each have energy absorbing structures with first, second and third impact strengths respectively. The first impact strength is greater than the third impact strength, which is greater than the second impact strength. In another aspect, a deformable tube is at least partially filled with a secondary component, which filled portion has a greater deformation strength than unfilled portions of the tube. In another aspect, a vehicle crash cushion includes first and second side panels. A connector includes a first strap portion disposed in a valley of and connected to the first side panel and a second strap portion disposed adjacent to and connected to a ridge of the second side panel.

Abstract translation: 用于减速车辆的车辆碰撞缓冲器包括第一，第二和第三舱。 第一个海湾位于第二个海湾的前方，第二个海湾位于第三个海湾的前方。 第一，第二和第三托架各自具有分别具有第一，第二和第三冲击强度的能量吸收结构。 第一冲击强度大于第三冲击强度，其大于第二冲击强度。 在另一方面，可变形管至少部分地填充有次级部件，该填充部分具有比管的未填充部分更大的变形强度。 另一方面，一种车辆撞击缓冲垫包括第一和第二侧板。 连接器包括设置在第一侧面板的谷部并连接到第一侧面板的第一带部分和邻近并连接到第二侧板的脊部的第二带部分。

公开(公告)号：US08109692B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-07

申请号：US12231007

申请日：2008-08-28

Applicant: James B. Welch ,  Douglas E. Wilkinson ,  Patrick A. Leonhardt ,  Michael H. Oberth ,  Barry D. Stephens ,  Sean Thompson ,  Donald L. Crothers

Inventor： James B. Welch ,  Douglas E. Wilkinson ,  Patrick A. Leonhardt ,  Michael H. Oberth ,  Barry D. Stephens ,  Sean Thompson ,  Donald L. Crothers

IPC: B60P3/40

CPC classification number: B66F9/18 ,  B66C1/427 ,  B66C1/62 ,  B66C1/68 ,  B66C23/44 ,  B66F9/065 ,  E01F15/006

Abstract: A barrier transfer device includes a cantilevered support arm and a carriage coupled to the support arm. The carriage includes at least a pair of barrier interface members extending downwardly from the support arm. The barrier interface members are configured to engage a barrier on opposite sides thereof when the barrier. A system for transferring a barrier includes a transfer vehicle having an outermost portion on each of first and second opposite sides of the transfer vehicle. The cantilevered support arm is coupled to the transfer vehicle and extends laterally outwardly past the outermost portion of the transfer vehicle on the first side of the transfer vehicle. A moveable barrier system includes at least one barrier having first and second sides and a bottom adapted to be supported by a ground surface and a transfer vehicle having a barrier interface element engaging only a first side of said barrier. Methods for transferring a barrier are also provided.

Abstract translation: 阻挡传递装置包括悬臂支撑臂和联接到支撑臂的托架。 滑架包括从支撑臂向下延伸的至少一对阻挡界面构件。 阻挡界面构件构造成在屏障的相对侧上接合阻挡层。 用于传送障碍物的系统包括在转运车辆的第一和第二相对侧中的每一个上具有最外侧部分的转运车辆。 悬臂支撑臂联接到转运车辆，并且在转运车辆的第一侧上横向向外延伸穿过转运车辆的最外部分。 可移动屏障系统包括具有第一和第二侧面的至少一个屏障和适于被地面支撑的底部和具有仅与所述屏障的第一侧相接合的屏障界面元件的传送车辆。 还提供了传送屏障的方法。