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High tension cable to metal beam guide fence transition

US7556243B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 2006
Grant dateJul 7, 2009
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE01F15/0423
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An apparatus for preventing a collision between a vehicle and an end of a Metal Beam Guide Fence. A transition device is attached to a modified section of the Metal Beam Guide Fence. The transition device and modified section are configured to allow passage of cables of a High Tension Cable Barrier through the Metal Beam Guide Fence and the transition device. The High Tension Cable Barrier redirects the colliding vehicle away from the end of the Metal Beam Guide Fence. The transition device and modified section are also configured to interact with the cables of the High Tension Cable Barrier to transfer and spread the collision load from the high tension cables to the Metal Beam Guide Fence.

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