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：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：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。

公开(公告)号：US6142452A

公开(公告)日：2000-11-07

申请号：US344149

申请日：1999-06-24

Applicant: Owen S. Denman ,  Patrick A. Leonhardt ,  Michael H. Oberth ,  James B. Welch ,  Lincoln C. Cobb

Inventor： Owen S. Denman ,  Patrick A. Leonhardt ,  Michael H. Oberth ,  James B. Welch ,  Lincoln C. Cobb

IPC: E01F15/04 ,  E01F15/14 ,  F01F15/04

CPC classification number: E01F15/143 ,  E01F15/0476

Abstract: A highway guardrail includes an elongated metal plate that forms at least one ridge. The plate includes weakened regions extending at least partially across the plate, and these weakened regions are oriented obliquely to the longitudinal direction to form at least one elongated fold region at which the plate tends to buckle when subjected to a sufficiently large column load. This fold region is oriented obliquely to the longitudinal direction to push the forward end of the guardrail downwardly in an axial collapse. The forward end of the guardrail includes a cable that passes through an opening in the forward support post. A split washer is positioned around this cable adjacent to the forward support post. The split washer includes first and second load transferring members that readily separate from one another after the first support post breaks at the opening in an axial impact.

Abstract translation: 公路护栏包括形成至少一个脊的细长金属板。 板包括至少部分地延伸穿过板的弱化区域，并且这些弱化区域相对于纵向方向倾斜地定向，以形成至少一个细长的折叠区域，当经受足够大的柱负载时，板倾向于弯曲。 该折叠区域相对于纵向方向倾斜地定向，以在轴向塌缩中向下推动护栏的前端。 护栏的前端包括穿过前支撑柱中的开口的电缆。 分离式洗衣机位于该电缆附近，靠近前支撑柱。 分离垫圈包括第一和第二负载传递构件，其在第一支撑柱在轴向冲击的开口处断裂之后彼此容易地分离。

公开(公告)号：US5967497A

公开(公告)日：1999-10-19

申请号：US990468

申请日：1997-12-15

Applicant: Owen S. Denman ,  Patrick A. Leonhardt ,  Michael H. Oberth ,  James B. Welch ,  Lincoln C. Cobb

Inventor： Owen S. Denman ,  Patrick A. Leonhardt ,  Michael H. Oberth ,  James B. Welch ,  Lincoln C. Cobb

IPC: E01F15/04 ,  E01F15/14 ,  E10F15/04

CPC classification number: E01F15/143 ,  E01F15/0476

Abstract: A highway guardrail includes an elongated metal plate that forms at least one ridge. The plate includes weakened regions extending at least partially across the plate, and these weakened regions are oriented obliquely to the longitudinal direction to form at least one elongated fold region at which the plate tends to buckle when subjected to a sufficiently large column load. This fold region is oriented obliquely to the longitudinal direction to push the forward end of the guardrail downwardly in an axial collapse. The forward end of the guardrail includes a cable that passes through an opening in the forward support post. A split washer is positioned around this cable adjacent to the forward support post. The split washer includes first and second load transferring members that readily separate from one another after the first support post breaks at the opening in an axial impact.

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：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。

公开(公告)号：US08388012B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-05

申请号：US13397277

申请日：2012-02-15

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

Inventor： Michael J. Buehler ,  Bret Eckert ,  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 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. One or more 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。 一个或多个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垫的一个或多个引导件运动。

公开(公告)号：US06942263B2

公开(公告)日：2005-09-13

申请号：US10821404

申请日：2004-04-09

Applicant: James B. Welch ,  Doug E. Wilkinson

Inventor： James B. Welch ,  Doug E. Wilkinson

IPC: A01K3/00 ,  B60R20060101 ,  B60R19/00 ,  B60R19/16 ,  B60R19/34 ,  B60R19/38 ,  B60R19/40 ,  B60R19/48 ,  E01F9/00 ,  E01F15/14 ,  F16F7/12

CPC classification number: E01F15/148 ,  B60R2019/005 ,  F16F7/121

Abstract: A truck mounted attenuator includes an interface structure comprising a pivot mount at a first location and a bearing surface at a second location vertically spaced from the first location. The pivot mount is adapted to be pivotally mounted to a pivotable truck component and the bearing surface is adapted to slidably engage an understructure of the truck. A backup structure is pivotally mounted to the interface structure at a third location and is engaged with the interface structure at a fourth location spaced from the third location. A crash cushion is supported at least in part by said backup structure. This crash cushion can be implemented as described in detail below to provide carefully tailored decelerating loads on the impacting vehicle. In other aspects, a truck outfitted with an impact attenuator and a method for mounting a truck mounted attenuator on a truck are also provided.

Abstract translation: 卡车安装的衰减器包括接口结构，该接口结构包括在第一位置处的枢转安装件和在与第一位置垂直间隔开的第二位置处的支承表面。 枢轴安装件适于枢转地安装到可枢转的卡车部件上，并且支承表面适于可滑动地接合卡车的下部结构。 支撑结构在第三位置处枢转地安装到接口结构，并且在与第三位置间隔开的第四位置处与接口结构接合。 至少部分地由所述备用结构支撑碰撞缓冲垫。 这种碰撞缓冲垫可以如下面详细描述的那样被实现，以便在撞击车辆上提供精心调节的减速负载。 在其他方面，还提供了配备有冲击衰减器的卡车和用于将卡车装载的衰减器安装在卡车上的方法。