Vehicle catch systems and methods
US9677234B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 8, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01F15/065
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Vehicle restraints and fence systems that offer better protection to the driver and vehicle in the event of an accident where the car becomes airborne and leaves the road or track, and catch fences for halting the overrun of a car leaving a racetrack. The catch fences may have pivotable poles and a cable extending between the poles. Net or fencing is installed between the poles, supported by the cable. The poles may be angled or curved, with a plurality of cables extending therebetween or with a net extending from the poles and attached to a Steel and Foam Energy Reduction barrier.
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