Barrier device for a traffic bollard to protect detached movable objects during contact
US5487618A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01F15/0469
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A barrier device for a traffic bollard to protect movable secondary objects, such a vehicle doors, from damage during contact, such as when the doors are opened. Devices are provided which circumferentially span and connect to the bollard. Various attachment methods are taught, including the incorporation of the attachment device embedded in the device during the molding process. Alternatively, a trench design is disclosed to provide concealment of the attachment device following installation. The use of panels cut from the tread section of used vehicular tire casings is disclosed. One embodiment of this design bonds two such panels together placing the attachment apparatus secured longitudinally therebetween. Draw straps are disclosed as a practical attachment device. Printed images may be applied to the exterior surface to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the device or provide a platform for advertisement material. Similarly, a raised section in the exterior surface caused by a heat stamp process or during the molding process is possible, to form similar images.
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