Adjustable rigid corner guard
US7587790B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 5, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01F15/0469
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A rigid corner guard protects a corner of a structure from collisions with objects. The corner guard includes a rigid body having a base, an upper end, and a wall extending between the base and the upper end that is configured to surround the corner of the structure. The corner guard also includes a leg structure secured to the rigid body including at least two leg portions adapted to support the rigid body of the corner guard. The separation between the at least two leg portions is at a predetermined distance. The corner guard further includes an adjustment mechanism coupled to the rigid body. The adjustment mechanism is configured to apply a force to the rigid body to flex the rigid body to adjust the predetermined distance for installation of the at least two leg portions. The corner guard is constructed of material with sufficient strength and toughness to withstand collisions with heavier industrial type equipment.
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