公开(公告)号：US20130140791A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-06

申请号：US13753136

申请日：2013-01-29

Applicant: Bret Eckert ,  Michael J. Buehler ,  James B. Welch

Inventor： Bret Eckert ,  Michael J. Buehler ,  James B. Welch

IPC: B60D1/24 ,  B62D63/08 ,  B60D1/14

CPC classification number: B60D1/243 ,  B60D1/14 ,  B60D1/167 ,  B60D1/30 ,  B60D1/50 ,  B60D1/58 ,  B62D63/08 ,  E01F15/148

Abstract: A crash attenuator includes a crash cushion having a front end, a rear end, and a trailer hitch component disposed adjacent the front end. The trailer hitch component is capable of being secured to a mating hitch component located on the towing vehicle, such that hitch components are capable of being rotated relative to each other about a substantially vertical axis. The crash attenuator further includes at least one wheel supporting the crash cushion. The wheel is rotatable about a substantially horizontal axis and is spaced rearwardly from hitch component. A pair of tethers are positioned on opposite sides of the hitch component and are moveable relative to one or more guides connected to the crash cushion.

Abstract translation: 撞击衰减器包括具有前端，后端和靠近前端设置的拖车牵引部件的碰撞缓冲器。 拖车牵引部件能够被固定到位于牵引车辆上的配合牵引部件，使得牵引部件能够围绕基本垂直的轴线相对于彼此旋转。 碰撞衰减器还包括支撑碰撞缓冲垫的至少一个车轮。 车轮可围绕基本上水平的轴线旋转并且与搭接部件向后间隔开。 一对系绳定位在联结部件的相对侧上，并且可相对于连接到碰撞缓冲器的一个或多个引导件移动。

公开(公告)号：US08136830B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-20

申请号：US12976210

申请日：2010-12-22

Applicant: Michael J. Buehler ,  Bret Eckert ,  James B. Welch

Inventor： Michael J. Buehler ,  Bret Eckert ,  James B. Welch

IPC: A01B59/041 ,  B60D1/155 ,  B62D63/06

CPC classification number: B60D1/243 ,  B60D1/14 ,  B60D1/167 ,  B60D1/30 ,  B60D1/50 ,  B60D1/58 ,  B62D63/08 ,  E01F15/148

Abstract: A crash attenuator includes a crash cushion having a front end and a rear end, and a restraint element disposed adjacent the front end and capable of being coupled to a towing vehicle. The crash attenuator further includes at least one wheel supporting the crash cushion. The restraint element is operable between at least an impact condition and a non-impact condition.

Abstract translation: 碰撞衰减器包括具有前端和后端的碰撞缓冲器，以及邻近前端设置并能够联接到牵引车辆的约束元件。 碰撞衰减器还包括支撑碰撞缓冲垫的至少一个车轮。 约束元件可在至少冲击条件和非冲击条件之间操作。

公开(公告)号：US07874572B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-25

申请号：US11272352

申请日：2005-11-10

Applicant: Michael J. Buehler ,  Bret Eckert ,  James B. Welch

Inventor： Michael J. Buehler ,  Bret Eckert ,  James B. Welch

IPC: A01B59/041 ,  B60D1/155 ,  B60R19/22

CPC classification number: B60D1/243 ,  B60D1/14 ,  B60D1/167 ,  B60D1/30 ,  B60D1/50 ,  B60D1/58 ,  B62D63/08 ,  E01F15/148

Abstract: A crash attenuator includes a crash cushion having a front end, a rear end, and a trailer hitch component disposed adjacent the front end. The trailer hitch component is capable of being secured to a mating hitch component located on the towing vehicle, such that hitch components are capable of being rotated relative to each other about a substantially vertical axis. The crash attenuator further includes at least one wheel supporting the crash cushion. The wheel is rotatable about a substantially horizontal axis and is spaced rearwardly from the substantially vertical axis. The crash attenuator further includes at least one restraint element operable between at least a disengaged condition, wherein the crash cushion is capable of rotating about the substantially vertical axis, and an engaged condition, wherein the at least one restraint element constrains rotation of the crash cushion about the substantially vertical axis.

Abstract translation: 撞击衰减器包括具有前端，后端和靠近前端设置的拖车牵引部件的碰撞缓冲器。 拖车牵引部件能够被固定到位于牵引车辆上的配合牵引部件，使得牵引部件能够围绕基本垂直的轴线相对于彼此旋转。 碰撞衰减器还包括支撑碰撞缓冲垫的至少一个车轮。 车轮可围绕基本上水平的轴线旋转并且从基本垂直的轴线向后间隔开。 碰撞衰减器还包括至少一个约束元件，该至少一个限制元件可在至少一个脱离状态之间操作，其中所述碰撞缓冲器能够围绕所述基本垂直的轴线旋转，以及接合状态，其中所述至少一个限制元件限制所述碰撞缓冲器的旋转 围绕基本垂直的轴线。

公开(公告)号：US06427983B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-06

申请号：US09689382

申请日：2000-10-12

Applicant: Patrick A. Leonhardt ,  James B. Welch

Inventor： Patrick A. Leonhardt ,  James B. Welch

IPC: A01K300

CPC classification number: E01F15/146 ,  E01F15/0469

Abstract: A highway crash attenuator includes an array of resilient self-restoring polymeric tubes. Adjacent tubes are secured together by threaded fasteners, and the tubes of the rear row of the array are secured to a rigid object by threaded fasteners. The tubes form a rectangular array, without cables, frameworks or panels between the exterior surfaces of the array and oncoming traffic. The tubes of the front row of the array are provided with a greater wall thickness than the remaining tubes of the array to increase the mass and stiffness of the front of the array.

Abstract translation: 高速公路碰撞衰减器包括一组弹性自恢复聚合物管。 相邻的管通过螺纹紧固件固定在一起，并且阵列的后排的管通过螺纹紧固件固定到刚性物体。 管形成矩形阵列，在阵列的外表面和迎面而来的交通之间没有电缆，框架或面板。 阵列的前排的管被设置有比阵列的剩余管更大的壁厚，以增加阵列的前部的质量和刚度。

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：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：US07037029B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-02

申请号：US10865219

申请日：2004-06-10

Applicant: Michael J. Buehler ,  James B. Welch

Inventor： Michael J. Buehler ,  James B. Welch

IPC: E01F15/00

CPC classification number: E01F15/148 ,  E01F15/146

Abstract: A crash cushion including a side portion extending in a longitudinal direction and having an outer surface defined at least in part by a plurality of convex cambered portions. At least one deflector skin has an inner surface, an outer surface, a leading edge and a trailing edge. The deflector skin is mounted to the outer surface of the side portion in an overlying relationship with at least one of the convex cambered portions.

Abstract translation: 一种碰撞缓冲垫，其包括沿纵向方向延伸的侧部并且具有至少部分地由多个凸弧形部分限定的外表面。 至少一个偏转器表面具有内表面，外表面，前缘和后缘。 偏转器皮肤以与凸起的弧形部分中的至少一个的上覆关系安装到侧部的外表面。

公开(公告)号：US06173943B1

公开(公告)日：2001-01-16

申请号：US09064443

申请日：1998-04-22

Applicant: James B. Welch ,  Owen S. Denman

Inventor： James B. Welch ,  Owen S. Denman

IPC: E01F1500

CPC classification number: E01F15/143

Abstract: A guardrail includes an array of vehicle-deflecting rails secured to an array of posts extending along a roadway. An impact-receiving element is slidably mounted to the forward end of the array of rails, and this impact-receiving element includes a vehicle-engaging portion having a first frontal area that is substantially greater than a second frontal area characteristic of the first end of the array of rails. A column is interposed between a forward portion of the impact-receiving element and the first post to apply initial compressive forces in a collision directly to the first post.

Abstract translation: 护栏包括固定在沿道路延伸的一排柱的车辆偏转轨道的阵列。 冲击接收元件可滑动地安装在轨道阵列的前端，并且该冲击接收元件包括车辆接合部分，该车辆接合部分具有大体上大于第一正面区域的第一正面区域 轨道阵列。 在冲击接收元件的前部和第一柱之间插入一个柱，以将冲击中的初始压缩力直接施加到第一柱。

公开(公告)号：US4583716A

公开(公告)日：1986-04-22

申请号：US379868

申请日：1982-05-19

Applicant: Barry D. Stephens ,  Peter B. Morehead ,  James B. Welch

Inventor： Barry D. Stephens ,  Peter B. Morehead ,  James B. Welch

IPC: F16F7/00 ,  E01F15/14 ,  A01K3/00 ,  E01F15/00

CPC classification number: E01F15/146

Abstract: A universal front anchoring system for reusable impact attenuation devices is provided. Buffer elements are positioned in an ordered array extending forwardly of a rigid backing member adjacent to a fixed structure. Diaphragm members are interposed in the array and extend laterally outward of the array at fixed intervals. Fender panels are pivotally coupled to laterally extending ends of the diaphragm members and extend rearwardly from their associated diaphragm members and partially overlap the fender panels coupled to the succeeding diaphragm members. Nonrigid means such as restraining cables and secondary cables interconnects the backing member and the diaphragm members. A pair of laterally spaced anchor assemblies is connected to the nonrigid means at the forward end of the impact attenuation device. The anchor assemblies are adapted for fixing to the ground and are symmetrical, identical and interchangeable with each other. Preferably, the anchor assemblies have a large central mounting bracket for securing one of the restraining cables and two smaller mounting brackets laterally spaced on opposite sides of the central mounting bracket, one of which is used to secure one of the secondary cables.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于可重复使用的冲击衰减装置的通用前锚固系统。 缓冲元件被定位在与固定结构相邻的刚性背衬构件向前延伸的有序阵列中。 隔膜构件插入阵列中并且以固定的间隔横向向外延伸。 翼子板可枢转地联接到隔膜构件的横向延伸的端部并且从其相关联的隔膜构件向后延伸，并且部分地重叠联接到后续隔膜构件的翼子板。 诸如限制电缆和二次电缆的非刚性装置将背衬构件和隔膜构件互连。 一对横向间隔开的锚固组件在冲击衰减装置的前端处连接到非刚性装置。 锚固组件适于固定到地面并且彼此对称，相同和可互换。 优选地，锚固组件具有大的中心安装支架，用于固定约束缆索中的一个和在中心安装支架的相对侧上横向间隔开的两个较小的安装支架，其中一个固定支架用于固定一个辅助电缆。

公开(公告)号：US08556286B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-15

申请号：US13753136

申请日：2013-01-29

Applicant: Bret Eckert ,  Michael J. Buehler ,  James B. Welch

Inventor： Bret Eckert ,  Michael J. Buehler ,  James B. Welch

IPC: A01B59/041 ,  B60D1/14 ,  B62D63/06

CPC classification number: B60D1/243 ,  B60D1/14 ,  B60D1/167 ,  B60D1/30 ,  B60D1/50 ,  B60D1/58 ,  B62D63/08 ,  E01F15/148

Abstract: A crash attenuator includes a crash cushion having a front end, a rear end, and a trailer hitch component disposed adjacent the front end. The trailer hitch component is capable of being secured to a mating hitch component located on a towing vehicle, such that the hitch components are capable of being rotated relative to each other about a substantially vertical axis. The crash attenuator further includes at least one wheel supporting the crash cushion. The wheel is rotatable about a substantially horizontal axis and is spaced rearwardly from the hitch component. A pair of tethers are positioned on opposite sides of the hitch component and are moveable relative to one or more retraction mechanisms connected to the crash cushion.

Abstract translation: 撞击衰减器包括具有前端，后端和靠近前端设置的拖车牵引部件的碰撞缓冲器。 拖车牵引部件能够被固定到位于牵引车辆上的配合牵引部件，使得牵引部件能够围绕基本垂直的轴线相对于彼此旋转。 碰撞衰减器还包括支撑碰撞缓冲垫的至少一个车轮。 车轮可围绕基本上水平的轴线旋转并且与牵引部件向后间隔开。 一对系绳定位在牵引部件的相对侧上，并且可相对于连接到碰撞缓冲器的一个或多个缩回机构移动。