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Vehicle crash attenuator apparatus

US8491216B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 27, 2009
Grant dateJul 23, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 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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