Vehicle crash attenuator apparatus
US8491216B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 27, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01F15/146
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Crash attenuator guardrail apparatus includes an impact head and a backstop having a cable and guardrails supported by guardrail supports located between the impact head and the backstop. Frictional forces are applied to the cable to control and resist movement of the impact head toward the backstop and provide lateral resistance.
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