Abstract: A protective barrier includes an angle bracket having a length extending from a first end to a second end of the protective barrier. The angle bracket includes a first elongate leg member having a first edge extending along the length of the angle bracket, the first elongate member having a first side configured to be mounted to a surface, a second elongate leg member extending along the length of the angle bracket and substantially perpendicular from the first elongate leg member, and an impact absorber extending from the first end to the second end of the protective barrier, the impact absorber being compressible and configured to be disposed on the angle bracket.

Abstract: A vehicle barrier system is provided. The system includes a barrier structure integrally connected to a moment slab. The barrier structure includes a front curb section connected to two side curb sections that each extend at an angle from the front curb section in a direction toward the moment slab. The front and side curb sections are formed by a casing into which concrete is poured. The barrier structure and moment slab are cast-in-place concrete structures. The barrier structure may be installed on top of an elevated structure so that a vehicle may back up to the front curb section and dump material from the elevated structure.

Abstract: A leveling block set with a handle, leveling blocks, and a receiver for leveling a large vehicle like a camper or trailer. Each leveling block has a top surface, sidewall, bottom surface, and a void defined by the sidewall and bottom surface. An opening in the top surface creates a channel that accepts and retains a portion of the receiver and the handle. The receiver has a base and shank with a passageway forming a second engagement member. The handle has a grip and shaft with a first engagement member. The shaft can be inserted through the channel to mechanically engage with the second engagement member of the receiver. The receiver is secured in the channel by two shoulders formed in the channel. If the receiver is lost or damaged, a replacement can be inserted without replacing the leveling blocks.

Abstract: A shallow mount safety bollard assembly includes a bottom plate having a front edge, an aft edge, and a longitudinal axis extending in a front-to-aft direction and a lateral axis orthogonal to the longitudinal axis, a pair of side bars, having front ends and aft ends, attached to a top plate surface of the bottom plate, and extending generally parallel to the longitudinal axis, and a bollard connected to the bottom plate between the pair of side bars. The bollard may be permanently or removably connected to the base of the assembly.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a safety trailer has semi-tractor hitches at both ends and a safety wall that is fixed to one side of the trailer. That side, however, can be changed to the right or left side of the road, depending on the end to which the truck attaches. A caboose can be attached at the end of the trailer opposite the tractor to provide additional lighting and impact protection. Optionally, the trailer can be equipped with overhead protection, lighting, ventilation, onboard hydraulics, compressors, generators and other equipment, as well as related fuel, water, storage and restroom facilities and other amenities.

Abstract: A portable vehicle barrier is transportable to a desired location, unfolded from a compact transport configuration and deployed to provide an effective vehicle barrier that can be used temporarily and then refolded into the compact transport configuration and transported to a remote location for utilization or storage. The vehicle barrier is formed with a central base having front and rear sections that are pivotally hinged to the central base. A barrier member can be selectively activated to rise into an active position and restrain the passage of vehicles. An impact into the barrier member causes the central base to tip in order to drive pointed teeth into the tires of the vehicle and into the underlying road surface and stop the impacting vehicle. The front and rear sections have vertical bars that move into a nesting horizontal position when the front and rear sections are pivoted into the transport position.

Abstract: An intelligent vehicle capturing apparatus for a high-pier bridge includes: a double-layer metal protective net; and a support unit and an actuation unit connected to the double-layer metal protective net. The double-layer metal protective net is mounted to a backside of the high-pier bridge through the support unit. The actuation unit includes a hydraulic link mechanism. The hydraulic link mechanism is connected to one end of the double-layer metal protective net. The hydraulic link mechanism is moved to unwind the double-layer metal protective net on the backside of the high-pier bridge to capture a vehicle. In this way, the apparatus stops and buffers a vehicle that is about to rush out of a high-pier bridge.

Abstract: A barrier element composite for a barrier element arrangement of a gate of an access control system includes at least one first substantially optically transparent barrier element comprising a first side surface having a first light coupling area, a second side surface having at least one first light decoupling area and a third side surface forming a first visible surface and arranged opposite to the second side surface, at least one second substantially optically transparent barrier element comprising a first side surface having a second light coupling area, a second side surface having at least one second light decoupling area and a third side surface arranged opposite to the second side surface, wherein the third side surface of the second barrier element is connected to the second side surface of the first barrier element.

Abstract: A ballistic garage door assembly and a kit for converting a standard garage door uses sheets of ballistic material secured to the exterior shell of the standard garage door panels along with inserts at the joints between adjacent garage door panels. Joint inserts applied to the horizontal ends of the garage door panels provide bullet resistant characteristics at the joints. Aluminum sheets with multiple plies of ballistic material between the aluminum sheets are applied to the entire garage door shell. Insulated foam is place on the innermost aluminum sheet to provide additional ballistic performance for the converted garage door. Increased levels of ballistic protection will utilize thicker aluminum panels and an additional external ballistic bumper to increase ballistic performance of the joints between the garage door panels. The outward aesthetic appearance of the garage door does not change appreciably, although a door lift with greater horsepower may be required.

Abstract: A modular street barrier system comprising a plurality of L-shaped modules lying on parallel vertical planes and connected to each other by way of a plurality of rods and by a flexible thread-like element.

Abstract: A mobile barrier is shown having first and second platforms, at least one of the first and second platforms engaged with an axle and a set of wheels; a safety wall assembly, having a mechanism for translation of the safety wall from one side of the platforms to another, the safety wall further having telescoping first and second portions allowing the safety wall assembly to expand and retract in length along the longitudinal axis of the mobile barrier; a plurality of variable length braces connected to the platforms and the safety wall, which expand and retract as the safety wall moves from one side of the platforms to the other.

Abstract: Disclosed is a skirting board assembly including at least two hollow plastic skirting profiles and installation means to install adjacent skirting profiles to each other. The installation means include a first and second connecting element and in which the first connecting element includes an insertion part which is configured to be fitted in an end of a first skirting profile and includes a spherical connecting part, and the second connecting element includes an insertion part which is configured to be fitted in an end of a second adjacent skirting profile and includes a cup-shaped connecting part, so that the second skirting profile is placeable at an angle with respect to the first skirting profile due to the fact that the spherical connecting part of the first connecting element adjoins the cup-shaped connecting part of the second connecting element.

Abstract: A hazard warning device for warning of hazardous conditions on a surface, comprising a base, a stand, a sign, and a projector, the projector configured to illuminate a hazard on a surface underneath the projector. The projector comprises a light source and a lens to focus and shape the projected light into a circle on the surface, encompassing the hazard.

Abstract: A barricade includes a foundation frame, a finger wedge barrier, a hinge hingedly coupling the finger wedge barrier to the foundation frame, and an actuator mechanism coupled to the foundation frame and the finger wedge barrier. The finger wedge barrier is configured to rotate about the hinge between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration, and the actuator mechanism is configured to rotate the finger wedge barrier between the stowed configuration and the deployed configuration. The actuator mechanism includes an actuator comprising a housing and a rod configured to reciprocally move in the housing, a first linkage having a first end rotatably coupled to the rod and a second end rotatably coupled to the finger wedge barrier, and a second linkage having a first end rotatably coupled to the rod and a second end rotatably coupled to the foundation frame.

Abstract: A method and a device used to hide packages left in a publicly accessible area such as a porch that includes using a lenticular lens array printed on a translucent or transparent sheet of material and positioned such that it is between a delivered package and a potential viewer. The device can include a plurality of sections of material to which the lenticular lens array is attached to shield the package from view from more than one direction. The lens array can be printed in different orientations to provide different visual effects.

Abstract: A traffic control device, for use with a roadway receiving vehicles travelling longitudinally along the roadway, includes a housing mounted transversely across the roadway with an upper supporting surface that supports the vehicles rolling over the housing. A tire puncturing frame comprised of a shaft supporting tire puncturing members thereon is rotatable within the housing between stored and working positions of the tire puncturing members relative to the upper supporting surface of the housing. Offset counterweights are coupled to the frame to bias the tire puncture members towards the working position. A latch bolt threaded into a threaded aperture in the housing selectively retains the tire puncturing frame in the stored position.

Abstract: A specification of a honeycomb based crash barrier including a cell is received in a computer system. The cell contains trapped air. A model representing the honeycomb based crash barrier is generated. The trapped air in the cell is represented as a compressible element, which is characterized by a force-deflection relationship between an air pressure in the cell and a crush-distance of a compression of the cell. Physical behaviors of the honeycomb based crash barrier are simulated using the model. The physical behaviors include numerical behaviors of the trapped air based on the force-deflection relationship.

Abstract: A high-grade post or pile system for the foundation of a solar array, which may facilitate the installation of a solar array rack in more corrosive soils. Such a post may also satisfy the need for a foundation able to resist ground forces, in particular the effects of wind on the exterior of the array, and may reduce problems with beam refusal. The post may be used in other applications such as guardrail posts. In contrast to existing posts for solar arrays, the high-grade post may be formed from higher-grade steel.

Abstract: A parking space lock, as well as a system and a method are disclosed, which provide a vehicle with a parking service. The parking space lock includes a fixing portion fixed in a parking space; a movable portion structured to move between a first position and a second position with respect to the fixing portion so as to make the parking space lock change between a locked state and an open state, wherein no vehicle is allowed to enter the parking space when the parking space lock is in the locked state, and a vehicle is allowed to enter the parking space when the parking space lock is in the open state; a first communication portion configured to communicate with a service device; a control portion configured to, when receiving a first signal from the service device by the first communication portion, control the movable portion to move to/to be at the first position and maintain the parking space lock in the locked state.

Abstract: A barrier apparatus includes a barrier post mounted to a base and extending upwardly from the base. A brace of the barrier apparatus is configured to restrict relative movement between the barrier post and the base. The brace can be mounted to the base so that it extends upwardly and obliquely toward the barrier post. The brace can include block. A reinforcing tube can extend around the block. A mated connection to the front of the brace can include a first mating protrusion extending into a first mating hole, and a mated connection to the bottom of the brace can include a second mating protrusion extending into a second mating hole. The brace or another brace can extend into a rear corner positioned between the barrier post and the base.

Abstract: Road safety barrier comprising: concrete bottom parts (1); concrete top parts (2) coupled on the bottom parts (1), and attaching means (3, 31) of the successive top parts (2) at their opposite ends. The bottom parts (1) have an upper surface provided with a longitudinal channel (11) for coupling in the longitudinal direction and with the possibility of limited vertical displacement of a longitudinal extension (21) protruding from a lower surface of the top parts (2); the channel (11) and the extension (21) have similar cross-sections and dimensions calculated so that the top part performs a lateral rotation of a determined amplitude, in the event of a vehicle impact, and absorbs a significant part of its kinetic energy.

Abstract: A vehicle barrier gate system which is positioned above a roadway through which vehicles pass. Some of the various embodiments of the present disclosure include a gate comprised of an arm and barrier which is adjustable between a raised position in which a vehicle may pass and a lowered position in which a vehicle is prevented from passing. The gate may be movably connected to a ceiling or an overhead support structure positioned above the roadway. Various types of actuators may be utilized to adjust the gate along a linear and/or angular path between the raised and lowered positions. A control unit may be in communication with one or more sensors and/or an authorization system to control the actuator. The gate may include a breakaway mechanism which allows the gate to be manually raised or lowered in the event of actuator failure or a vehicle ramming through the gate.

Abstract: A barricade includes a foundation frame, a finger wedge barrier, a hinge hingedly coupling the finger wedge barrier to the foundation frame, and an actuator mechanism coupled to the foundation frame and the finger wedge barrier. The finger wedge barrier is configured to rotate about the hinge between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration, and the actuator mechanism is configured to rotate the finger wedge barrier between the stowed configuration and the deployed configuration. The actuator mechanism includes an actuator comprising a housing and a rod configured to reciprocally move in the housing, a first linkage having a first end rotatably coupled to the rod and a second end rotatably coupled to the finger wedge barrier, and a second linkage having a first end rotatably coupled to the rod and a second end rotatably coupled to the foundation frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a module for a road safety barrier (11) comprising essentially a main protection body (12) adapted to be coupled and constrained to at least two support uprights (13) fixed and constrained to the road surface or in the ground immediately adjacent to said road surface, in which said main protection body (12) has an upturned L shaped section to be arranged on said uprights (13) and fixed to them and in which said main protection body (12) has, in its front surface facing outwards, opposite to that facing said uprights (13), at least two wave-shaped enlargements (14) which proceed horizontally and parallel to the ground, said main protection body (12) being made from a special composite material, in which the matrix used for its realisation comes from raw materials recycled from used tyres, that is from the mixing of rubber powder and/or granules containing other recycled plastic materials and their related binders.

Abstract: An impact tracking system includes a sensor module that mounts to a fixed crash attenuator, sign, guardrail, or other roadway devices installed along a roadway. When the crash attenuator or other asset is impacted by an errant vehicle, the impact tracker, comprising a sensor system, senses and captures the impact data and sends an alert message to a remote receiver. The receiver may comprise known data receiving means, such as computers or phone systems, which may receive emails, text messages, photos, and the like in real or near real time. Received data may be analyzed, stored, and/or re-transmitted to additional receivers, which may include road authorities, such as transportation departments responsible for inspecting and repairing the impact attenuators.

Abstract: Examples described herein provide a computer-implemented method that includes detecting a loss of power to a motor of the gate crossing mechanism. The motor is operably coupled to a gate of the gate crossing mechanism. The method further includes, responsive to detecting the loss of the power, providing, by at least one supercapacitor, power to the motor to initiate the gate moving from an open position to a closed position.

Abstract: A crash cushion includes a number of spaced-apart supports or bulkheads; energy-absorbing modules positioned between the supports; overlapping side panels that interconnect the supports; front and rear fixed anchors; and reinforcing cables extending between the anchors. The crash cushion also includes indexing structure that permits each hinge to be selectively mounted in several different positions with respect to its support; angle set structure that allows the hinges to pivot relative to the supports up to a defined pivot range.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a friction-increasing element for attachment to a roadblock, comprising: a friction-increasing element body for attachment to the roadblock, and at least one tapered contact edge, which tapered contact edge is carried by the friction-increasing element body such that the tapered contact edge is facing away from the friction-increasing element body. The invention also relates to a roadblock provided with a least one of such friction-increasing element.

Abstract: A kerb barrier includes: a first barrier member having a length, the first barrier defining a cavity; and a second barrier member in the cavity of the first barrier that extends substantially along the length of the first barrier member, wherein a base of the second barrier member is fixable to a base of the first barrier member, wherein, upon side impact, a region of the first barrier member is configured to bend relative to the second barrier member about a first bending point defined by the first barrier member, wherein the first barrier member is configured to act on the second barrier member such that the region of the first barrier member and a region of the second barrier member are configured to bend about a second bending point defined by the second barrier member, wherein the second bending point is spaced apart from the first bending point.

Abstract: Barriers, such as vehicle impact barriers for placing upon an existing surface such as a road surface, or a paved surface, or a pedestrian surface. Surface-mountable and removable barriers are described for use as vehicle impact barriers. Such barriers may be employed for rapid deployment in a street, causeway or other route.

Abstract: A ram-resistant bollard system for prevention of ingress of vehicles onto a sensitive area that will completely stop a 15000 lb. truck, travelling at 30 mph in less than 3.3 ft wherein the bollard system comprises an upright element inserted into a base-plate which is secured onto a foundation structure made from two H-beams each made from a one-piece extruded metal form, wherein the two H-beams are connected to each other via at least one lower connector plate, partially overlapping and connected to the flanges on the lower surface of both H-beams, and wherein the base-plate is positioned above the flanges of the upper surface of the two H-beams, so as to be to be partially overlapping and connected to the top side of both H-beams via a plurality of small rectangular connection plates that are orthogonally positioned between the base-plate and the flanges of the H-beams.

Abstract: A vehicle restraint device has an outer housing. An inner housing is positioned within the outer housing. A plurality of spikes is removably attached to the inner housing.

Abstract: Vehicle impact barrier system (300) comprising a series of impact barrier units (310) and at least one linkage means (332). A first impact barrier unit is linked to at least one other impact barrier unit by said at least one linkage means.

Abstract: A battery-powered sensing apparatus adapted for embedding in concrete comprises a housing having a base portion and a removable lid, the housing providing a scaled enclosure, and at least one sensor for monitoring one or more environmental conditions for the concrete. The sensing apparatus further comprises a control module; a wireless communication module; and a battery. The control module, wireless communication module and battery are mounted on the lid so as to be located within the sealed enclosure as internal components, and so as to be removable with the lid after the sensing apparatus has been embedded in concrete.

Abstract: Guardrail, guardrail terminal, and support post designs that improve control of a vehicle during collisions are described. The disclosed designs also reduce the likelihood of intrusion into vehicle systems and the occupant compartment(s). Embodiments include folding and/or flattening of the guardrail and controlling the folded and flattened guardrail to avoid intrusion into the vehicle. Other embodiments include containing the guardrail in an impact head of a guardrail terminal, which also avoids vehicle intrusion.

Abstract: A crash cushion includes a number of spaced-apart supports or bulkheads, energy-absorbing modules positioned between the supports; and overlapping side panels that interconnect the supports and envelop the energy-absorbing modules. The crash cushion collapses upon itself in an accordion fashion when struck by a vehicle so as to transfer and absorb vehicle impact energy over a predetermined distance. The side panels are attached to the supports and to each other with fastener assemblies. Each fastener assembly comprises a slider bolt, a nut, and a spacer shim. The spacer shim maintain gaps between the slider bolts and the side panels so that the overlapping edges of adjacent side panels are not compressed together regardless of the torque applied to the slider bolt to allow the side panels to collapse and telescope together smoothly when the crash cushion is struck by a vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle gate assembly includes a first post and a latch post comprising a J-slot formed along a face of the latch post, the J-slot comprising a primary vertical slot extending from an open top end of the primary vertical slot at a top side of the latch post to a bottom end of the primary vertical slot, a horizontal slot extending from the bottom end toward the first post, and the horizontal slot comprising a trap extending toward the top side of the latch post and a beam movable between an open position to allow vehicles to drive through a vehicle passage and a closed position blocking the vehicle passage, and a pin extending from the beam, the pin disposed in the J-slot when the beam is in the closed position.

Abstract: An impact tracking system includes a sensor module that mounts to a fixed crash attenuator, sign, guardrail, or other roadway devices installed along a roadway. When the crash attenuator or other asset is impacted by an errant vehicle, the impact tracker, comprising a sensor system, senses and captures the impact data and sends an alert message to a remote receiver. The receiver may comprise known data receiving means, such as computers or phone systems, which may receive emails, text messages, photos, and the like in real or near real time. Received data may be analyzed, stored, and/or re-transmitted to additional receivers, which may include road authorities, such as transportation departments responsible for inspecting and repairing the impact attenuators.

Abstract: A road safety rail system comprising at least one continuous rail, or a plurality of sequentially connected system rails, forming a main body of a barrier, which are supported above ground by one or more ground engaging posts, wherein the system also comprises a terminal end section (TES) having an upstream end and a downstream end, the TES including: a stationary component comprising one or more standard terminal end (STE)-rails at the downstream end connected to at least one formed terminal end (FTE)-rail located at the upstream end of the TES, the STE rails being supported at a set horizontal axis height above ground level by a plurality of posts; wherein the at least one FTE-rail(s)-include(s) a twist from a primarily vertical orientation to a primarily horizontal orientation; Wherein the at least one FTE rail(s) bends down from a set horizontal axis height Y above ground level to a horizontal axis height being at, or near ground level; a moving energy absorbing component comprising an impact head incl

Abstract: A system to improve the management of through traffic and vehicles entering and exiting a multilane roadway. The lanes are separated by at least one lane separator which should not be crossed by traffic along a designated portion of the roadway, such as within a predetermined distance from a roadway entrance or exit. The at least one lane separator may be any lane marking, barrier, or the like. The at least one lane separator can be any length and located anywhere with respect to the lanes.

Abstract: A cable anchor deflector bracket includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is coupled to a guardrail at a location adjacent to a cable anchor bracket, which is an attachment point where a cable couples to the guardrail. The second portion slopes outwardly away from the guardrail and is proximate to an end of the cable anchor bracket and the end of the cable anchor assembly.

Abstract: A modular fence unit integrates a base, a pair of end posts extending through slots formed in the base, and a fence panel design resting above the base between the pair of end posts. A tongue and groove combination provides the joint used to situate the fence panel design between the posts. The joint enables the fence panels to be releasably attachable to the end posts. The fence unit can incorporate a single panel, multiple vertically-oriented panels arranged horizontally, or multiple horizontally-oriented panels arranged vertically. The base includes an interior compartment space capable of holding fluid, such as liquid, to enable the base to serve as stabilizing ballast.

Abstract: A terminal element (100) of a traffic barrier device (1), having a longitudinal axis, comprising a guide element (10) and an impact element (20). The impact element (20) is pivotally mounted on the guide element (10) about a vertical axis (A) so as to be rotatable or pivotable about a vertical axis. The impact element has a connecting side, for connection to an adjacent traffic barrier device, and an impact side, for damping or repelling an impact. The vertical axis is arranged between the connecting side and the impact side.

Abstract: An exemplary bollard fence includes bollards having bottom ends secured in a concrete base, the bollards spaced apart and extending axially from the concrete base; an elongated member moveably disposed inside of each of the bollards, and a header member laterally interconnecting the upper ends of the bollards.

Abstract: A flap for an asphalt hopper of an asphalt paver includes a sheet of a first material arranged to, in a non-deformed configuration, extend upwards from a base of the asphalt hopper and at least partially enclose one end of the asphalt hopper. The flap further includes a support member of a memory metal material coupled to the sheet. The support member has a deformed configuration and a non-deformed configuration. The support member experiences shape memory effect above a transition temperature that causes the support member in the deformed configuration to transition to the non-deformed configuration in response to heating at or above a transition temperature and also urges the sheet to return to the non-deformed configuration from a deformed configuration.

Abstract: Multipurpose tactile warning panels for use in pedestrian walkways, and in particular tactile warning panels that are designed and built with multifunction/multipurpose capabilities that serve the visually impaired and enable the deployment of smart city technology by integrating tactile warning systems and subsurface enclosures that can withstand pressures of five (5) tons up to and exceeding sixty (60) tons and incorporate small cells, beacons, sensors, Fog Computing, electric energy generation, rechargeable power supplies, wireless M2M communication and a plethora of other smart city technologies.

Abstract: A system for impeding shore erosion includes a sea-facing barrier wall penetrated by large holes that allow water with entrained sand to enter the apparatus. Smaller holes provided in a rear wall allow the water to drain into an underlying reservoir after the entrained sand has settled. An extension can be abutted to a top of the barrier wall to enhance sand collection during a storm. Water that flows over the barrier wall is caused to flow over a top of the extension, whereby water with entrained sand falls through openings in the extension top. Sand collected by the extension remains on the shore when the extension is removed. The apparatus can include plywood, metal, or plastic. Embodiments can be disassembled and/or folded for transport and storage. Internal reinforcing partition walls can extend between the barrier and rear walls. The apparatus can be further anchored by stakes.

Abstract: An anti-ramming truck device may include at least one substantially horizontal arresting bar, at least one pivot bar. The pivot bar(s) and arresting bar(s) form, in a vertical plane, an angle of at least 100°. Each arresting bar is rigidly connected to a corresponding pivot bar. The arresting bar(s) are removably fitted into connectors, into which the pivot bar(s) are removably fitted. The connectors maintain a fixed angle of greater than 100° between the arresting bar(s) and the pivot bar(s).

Abstract: Molded plastic barrier segments, typically water or sand-ballasted, are engineered to be attached together, end-to-end, in a barrier array, with innovative features which result in low rotation between attached barrier segments. Such a low rotation barrier array will, upon impact by a vehicle, act as a re-directive barrier, rather than a capturing barrier, which is an important safety feature in some crash scenarios, particularly with respect to more recent safety specifications required by many governmental highway agencies.

Abstract: An anchorless crash cushion apparatus having a plurality of interconnected water-filled crash cushion elements and a non-water filled forward-most cushion element includes vehicle capture structure resisting upward tilting of an impacting vehicle and ramping of the impacting vehicle and stabilizing structure including a midnose structure resisting relative rotation between crash cushion elements in both vertical and lateral planes during vehicle impact.