Abstract:
A road-marking system has at least a first lighting module (4) provided in a road surface (1). The lighting module (4) is provided with a plurality of light emitting surfaces (14, 14′, . . . ). The lighting module (4) has connection means (7, 7) for providing electrical connection between the lighting module (4) and the electrical current supply conductor (6). Preferably, the current supply conductor (6) is provided in a duct (8) provided with an opening (8′) at the location of the lighting module (4).
Abstract:
Apparatus for dispensing and applying a nested collated array of permanent raised pavement markers (RPMs), wherein portions of a release sheet are folded between successive ones of the permanent raised pavement markers (RPMs), and successive permanent raised pavement markers (RPMs) are disposed atop one another with an undersurface portion of one of the permanent raised pavement markers (RPMs) being disposed in contact with a successive one of the permanent raised pavement markers (RPMs), is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a stripper plate, an indexable roller, a drive motor, and a program logic controller (PLC).
Abstract:
The dynamic road marking system for influencing a flow of traffic comprises a plurality of road marking units (3, 3′, 3″, . . . ) provided with a light source emitting light in the direction of a driver of a vehicle (6, 6′) traveling over a roadway (10). The road marking unit includes detection means (2) for detecting the intensity of the flow of traffic, and conversion means for converting the detected traffic intensity to a desired traffic intensity with a desired mutual distance between the vehicles (6, 6′) and/or a desired velocity of the vehicles (6, 6′). According to the invention, the road marking system generates a guidance light (1, 1′, . . . ) which seemingly moves along with the flow of traffic by suitably switching on and off the light source in the road marking units (3, 3′, 3″, . . . ). The flow of traffic moves along with the moving guidance light (1, 1′, . . . ). The speed of the guidance light (1, 1′, . . . ) is adapted to the desired mutual distance between the vehicles (6, 6′) and/or to the desired velocity of the vehicles (6, 6′). Preferably, guidance lights (1, 1′, . . . ) are created between each of the vehicles. The dynamic road marking system enables higher traffic intensities on roadways and improved traffic safety. In addition, the road marking system including guidance lights (1, 1′, . . . ) facilitates interweaving of vehicles.
Abstract:
Apparatus is disclosed for forming a serial array of temporary raised pavement markers (TRPMs), which are disposed upon a single, common release liner, into a collated and nested array of the temporary raised pavement markers (TRPMs) such that the collated and nested array of temporary raised pavement markers (TRPMs) can be supplied to apparatus for dispensing and applying the temporary raised pavement markers (TRPMS) onto pavement surfaces. In accordance with a first embodiment of the apparatus, the plurality of temporary raised pavement markers (TRPMs) are formed from a single temporary raised pavement marker (TRPM) extrusion, the extrusion is cut, and subsequently, the markers are mounted upon the single, common release sheet or release liner which has a plurality of adhesive patches previously disposed thereon. The assembly, comprising the plurality of temporary raised pavement markers (TRPMS) and the common release liner, is then formed into a collated and nested array. In accordance with a second embodiment of the apparatus, a plurality of pre-formed temporary raised pavement markers (TRPMs), having adhesive patches already disposed thereon, are serially deposited and adhered onto a single, common release liner, and subsequently, the assembly, comprising the plurality of temporary raised pavement markers (TRPMs) and the common release sheet or release liner, are formed into a collated and nested array.
Abstract:
An apparatus and method of lighted ground curbing, flatwork and other structures having a recessed channel formed therein for receiving a length of flexible sheathed lighting. The separately sheathed lighting is adequately protected independent of the curbing, flatwork or other structure, and is powered by a power source residing separately and independently of the curbing, to thereby eliminate any need for electrical sockets or protective covering to be included as part of the curbing or flatwork portion. The lighting operates to project a substantially continuous stream of light extending continuously along the recess formed in the curbing, flatwork or other structure.
Abstract:
An illuminated safety curbing construction which utilizes a diving bell configuration to protect illuminators from damage by water entering the structure and employing hidden fastening means to secure its translucent cover to its base. Single- or doublefaced elongated illuminated curbing sections are adapted to be combined in various configurations with a nose section to form curbings and dividers for different traffic separator situations. Special fastening means provide flexibility and ruggedness to withstand the impact of vehicle wheels.
Abstract:
A cable guide system and method are disclosed for a mold forming and extruding machine. The machine has a pair of spaced apart vertical members. The cable guide system includes a support shaft secured to the pair of vertical members. The support shaft retains a first stop member, a tensioning device, a spool loaded with a flexible reinforcement cable, and a second stop member. The spool cooperates with the tensioning device to prevent the cable from prematurely unraveling. The cable guide system further includes a guide member located below and forward of the spool and in horizontal alignment with a plunger. The guide member is capable of changing the direction of the flexible reinforcement cable as it is unwound from the spool. The plunger is capable of extruding a moldable substance from the machine while allowing the flexible reinforcement cable to pass through an aperture formed therein.