Adjustable bollard
US7507051B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 4, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01F15/141
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An adjustable bollard protects structures from collisions with objects and limits access to particular areas. The bollard includes a rigid post body and a leg structure secured to the rigid body. The leg structure includes at least two leg portions adapted to support the rigid post body, where the two leg portions are separated by a predetermined distance. The bollard further includes an adjustment mechanism coupled to the rigid body, the two leg portions, or both. The adjustment mechanism is configured to apply a force to the rigid post body to flex the rigid body to adjust the predetermined distance for installation of the at least two leg portions. The bollard is constructed of material with sufficient strength and toughness to withstand collisions with heavier industrial type equipment.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.