Goods & Services

(1) Railcar conversion services

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(1) Autorack railcars

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Autorack railcars

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Railcar conversion services in the nature of refurbishing of railcars and repair, maintenance and modification of railcars

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(1) Railways cars; Railcars; Railway freight cars; Railcars, namely, autorack railcars; Railcars used to transport automobiles and light trucks; Railcars, namely, specialty cars equipped with interchangeable tops for the transportation of products; Railcars, namely boxcars; Railcars, namely, covered hopper cars; Railcars, namely, tank cars; Railcars, namely, spine cars. (1) Fleet management services in the nature of tracking of fleet vehicles for commercial purposes; Rail fleet and rail yard business management services; Railcar distribution services, namely, logistic management in the field of the geographic distribution of railcars; Bulk distribution services, namely, the logistical and business management of storage facilities and transportation means for the distribution of bulk products; Railway car lease business administration services; Inventory and shipment processing management for the railway industry, namely, tracking and tracing of railway cars and rail fleet, namely expediting the processing of shipments where required. (2) Repair and maintenance of railway cars; Fleet management services in the nature of maintenance of fleet vehicles; Repair, servicing, and maintenance of vehicles for locomotion by rail; Repair, maintenance, and refurbishing of railway cars. (3) Leasing of railroad flatcars; Leasing of railcars; Storage of rail cars; Transport of goods by rail; Transportation and delivery of freight by rail; Freight transportation consultation in the field of freight transportation by rail; Leasing of vehicles for locomotion by rail; Providing information in the field of rail transportation of freight via a website. (4) Custom manufacture of railway cars and parts of railway cars. (5) Computer software development in the field of freight transportation by rail; Railcar inspection services, namely, providing inspection services and the results of the inspection services to customers using a web-based platform; Railcar inspection services.

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(1) Railways cars; Railcars; Railway freight cars; Railcars, namely, autorack railcars; Railcars used to transport automobiles and light trucks; Railcars, namely, specialty cars equipped with interchangeable tops for the transportation of products; Railcars, namely boxcars; Railcars, namely, covered hopper cars; Railcars, namely, tank cars; Railcars, namely, spine cars. (1) Fleet management services in the nature of tracking of fleet vehicles for commercial purposes; Rail fleet and rail yard business management services; Railcar distribution services, namely, logistic management in the field of the geographic distribution of railcars; Bulk distribution services, namely, the logistical and business management of storage facilities and transportation means for the distribution of bulk products; Railway car lease business administration services; Inventory and shipment processing management for the railway industry, namely, tracking and tracing of railway cars and rail fleet, namely expediting the processing of shipments where required. (2) Repair and maintenance of railway cars; Fleet management services in the nature of maintenance of fleet vehicles; Repair, servicing, and maintenance of vehicles for locomotion by rail; Repair, maintenance, and refurbishing of railway cars. (3) Leasing of railroad flatcars; Leasing of railcars; Storage of rail cars; Transport of goods by rail; Transportation and delivery of freight by rail; Freight transportation consultation in the field of freight transportation by rail; Leasing of vehicles for locomotion by rail; Providing information in the field of rail transportation of freight via a website. (4) Custom manufacture of railway cars and parts of railway cars (5) Computer software development in the field of freight transportation by rail; Railcar inspection services, namely, providing inspection services and the results of the inspection services to customers using a web-based platform; Railcar inspection services.

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Manufacture of railway cars and pieces of railway cars to the order and/or specification of others Railway cars; Railcars; Railway freight cars; Railcars, namely, autorack railcars; Railcars used to transport automobiles and light trucks; Railcars, namely, specialty cars equipped with interchangeable tops for the transportation of products; Railcars, namely, boxcars; Railcars, namely, covered hopper cars; Railcars, namely, tank cars; Railcars, namely, spine cars Fleet management services in the nature of tracking of fleet vehicles for commercial purposes; Rail fleet and rail yard business management services; Railcar distribution services, namely, the logistics management of geographic distribution of railcars; Bulk distribution services, namely, the logistics and business management of storage facilities and transportation means for the distribution of bulk products; Railway car lease business administration services; Inventory and shipment processing management for the railway industry, namely, tracking and tracing of railway cars and rail fleet for business purposes, and railway logistics management in the nature of expediting the processing of shipments where required Repair and maintenance of railway cars; Fleet management services in the nature of maintenance of fleet vehicles; Repair, servicing, and maintenance of vehicles and apparatus for locomotion by rail; Repair, maintenance, and refurbishing of railway cars Computer software development in the field of freight transportation by rail; Inspection of railcars for quality control purposes, namely, providing inspection services, namely, providing inspection services and the results of the inspection services to customers using a web-based platform; Inspection of railcars for quality control purposes

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Manufacture of railway cars and pieces of railway cars to the order and/or specification of others Railway cars; Railcars; Railway freight cars; Railcars, namely, autorack railcars; Railcars used to transport automobiles and light trucks; Railcars, namely, specialty cars equipped with interchangeable tops for the transportation of products; Railcars, namely, boxcars; Railcars, namely, covered hopper cars; Railcars, namely, tank cars; Railcars, namely, spine cars Fleet management services in the nature of tracking of fleet vehicles for commercial purposes; Rail fleet and rail yard business management services; Railcar distribution services, namely, the logistics management of geographic distribution of railcars; Bulk distribution services, namely, the logistics and business management of storage facilities and transportation means for the distribution of bulk products; Railway car lease business administration services; Inventory and shipment processing management for the railway industry, namely, tracking and tracing of railway cars and rail fleet for business purposes, and railway logistics management in the nature of expediting the processing of shipments where required Repair and maintenance of railway cars; Fleet management services in the nature of maintenance of fleet vehicles; Repair, servicing, and maintenance of vehicles and apparatus for locomotion by rail; Repair, maintenance, and refurbishing of railway cars Computer software development in the field of freight transportation by rail; Inspection of railcars for quality control purposes namely, providing inspection services and the results of the inspection services to customers using a web-based platform; Inspection of railcars for quality control purposes

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Manufacture of railway cars and pieces of railway cars to the order and/or specification of others Railway cars; Railcars; Railway freight cars; Railcars, namely, autorack railcars; Railcars used to transport automobiles and light trucks; Railcars, namely, specialty cars equipped with interchangeable tops for the transportation of products; Railcars, namely, boxcars; Railcars, namely, covered hopper cars; Railcars, namely, tank cars; Railcars, namely, spine cars Fleet management services in the nature of tracking of fleet vehicles for commercial purposes; Rail fleet and rail yard business management services; Railcar distribution services, namely, the logistics management of geographic distribution of railcars; Bulk distribution services, namely, the logistics and business management of storage facilities and transportation means for the distribution of bulk products; Railway car lease business administration services; Inventory and shipment processing management for the railway industry, namely, tracking and tracing of railway cars and rail fleet for business purposes, and railway logistics management in the nature of expediting the processing of shipments where required Repair and maintenance of railway cars; Fleet management services in the nature of maintenance of fleet vehicles; Repair, servicing, and maintenance of vehicles and apparatus for locomotion by rail; Repair, maintenance, and refurbishing of railway cars Computer software development in the field of freight transportation by rail; Inspection of railcars for quality control purposes namely, providing inspection services and the results of the inspection services to customers using a web-based platform; Inspection of railcars for quality control purposes

Goods & Services

(1) Railways cars; Railcars; Railway freight cars; Railcars, namely, autorack railcars; Railcars used to transport automobiles and light trucks; Railcars, namely, specialty cars equipped with interchangeable tops for the transportation of products; Railcars, namely boxcars; Railcars, namely, covered hopper cars. (1) Fleet management services in the nature of tracking of fleet vehicles for commercial purposes; Rail fleet and rail yard business management services; Railcar distribution services, namely, logistic management in the field of the geographic distribution of railcars; Bulk distribution services, namely, the logistical and business management of storage facilities and transportation means for the distribution of bulk products; Railway car lease business administration services; Inventory and shipment processing management for the railway industry, namely, tracking and tracing of railway cars and rail fleet, namely expediting the processing of shipments where required. (2) Repair and maintenance of railway cars; Fleet management services in the nature of maintenance of fleet vehicles; Repair, servicing, and maintenance of vehicles for locomotion by rail; Repair, maintenance, and refurbishing of railway cars. (3) Leasing of railroad flatcars; Leasing of railcars; Storage of rail cars; Transport of goods by rail; Transportation and delivery of freight by rail; Freight transportation consultation in the field of freight transportation by rail; Leasing of vehicles for locomotion by rail; Providing information in the field of rail transportation of freight via a website. (4) Custom manufacture of railway cars and parts of railway cars. (5) Computer software development in the field of freight transportation by rail; Railcar inspection services, namely, providing inspection services and the results of the inspection services to customers using a web-based platform; Railcar inspection services.

Abstract

A crash cushion includes overlapping first and second rail sections coupled with a fastener. The first rail section is moveable relative to the second rail section from a pre-impact position to an impact position in response to an axial impact to the guardrail assembly. The first rail section includes an elongated slot aligned with the fastener and having a first length. A support post is releasably connected to the first rail section and is rotatable to a laid over position after the first rail section has moved a first travel distance, wherein the first length is greater than or equal to the first travel distance.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 15/14 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollardsArrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact specially adapted for local protection, e.g. for bridge piers, for traffic islands
• E01F 15/04 - Continuous barriers extending along roads or between traffic lanes essentially made of longitudinal beams or rigid strips

Abstract

A crash cushion includes a pair of laterally spaced and longitudinally extending rails. A diaphragm frame is move ably supported by the rails. An outer guide is coupled to the diaphragm frame and is configured to engage an outboard portion of the rail on the impact side respectively during a lateral impact. The outer guide on the impact side is releasable from the outboard portion of the rail. A pair of laterally spaced inner guides are coupled to the diaphragm frame and successively engage and release the inboard portion of the impact side and non-impact side of the rails during an impact of sufficient severity. A flexible panel may be coupled to the impact side of the diaphragm frame. A deformable energy absorbing member is moveably connected to a stationary backup.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 15/14 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollardsArrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact specially adapted for local protection, e.g. for bridge piers, for traffic islands

Goods & Services

(1) Railcar inspection services, namely providing inspection services and the results of the inspection services to customers using a web-based platform; Railcar inspection services

Goods & Services

Railcar inspection services, namely, providing inspection services and the results of the inspection services to customers using a web-based platform; Railcar inspection services

Goods & Services

(1) Rail fleet and rail yard business management services; Railway car lease business administration services; Business logistic services, namely, management of railcars and railcar fleets for usage optimization. (2) Repair and maintenance of railway cars. (3) Transportation logistics services, namely arranging transportation of goods by rail for others. (4) Custom manufacture of railway cars and component parts. (5) Online non-downloadable software for the management of railcar fleets, namely, online non-downloadable software for collecting, storing, organizing, transmitting, monitoring and analyzing railcar performance, maintenance and operational data, all for use in the transportation industry

Abstract

A crash attenuator includes a frame having a first frame member and a second frame member rigidly connected with a hinge assembly in a pre-impact configuration. The first and second frames are hingedly connected with the hinge assembly in an impact configuration. The hinge assembly includes a release plate fixedly connected to the first frame member, wherein the release plate comprises a fastener opening and a slot extending between the fastener opening and an edge of the release plate, and a fastener extending through the fastener opening and connecting the release plate to the second frame member when the first and second frames are in the pre-impact configuration. A hinge assembly, and method of using the crash attenuator, are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 15/14 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollardsArrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact specially adapted for local protection, e.g. for bridge piers, for traffic islands
• B60R 19/00 - Wheel guardsRadiator guardsObstruction removersFittings damping bouncing force in collisions
• B60R 19/14 - Bumpers, i.e. impact receiving or absorbing members for protecting vehicles or fending off blows from other vehicles or objects formed from more than one section having folding parts
• B60R 19/26 - Arrangements for mounting bumpers on vehicles comprising yieldable mounting means
• B60R 19/34 - Arrangements for mounting bumpers on vehicles comprising yieldable mounting means destroyed upon impact, e.g. one-shot type
• B62D 21/15 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted having impact absorbing means, e.g. a frame designed to permanently or temporarily change shape or dimension upon impact with another body

Goods & Services

Rail fleet and rail yard business management services; Railway car lease business administration services; Railcar fleet management services, namely, tracking of fleet railcars for commercial purposes designed to optimize the ownership and usage of railcars Repair and maintenance of railway cars Custom manufacture of railway cars and component parts Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in the field of railcar fleet management; Providing temporary use of a non-downloadable web based software application for use in the field of railcar fleet management; Providing temporary use of a non-downloadable web based software application for use in the field of railcar fleet management, namely, for providing railcar data management and analysis, railcar performance analysis, railcar tracking, locating, and monitoring and for managing the daily operations of railcars and the status of their repair, maintenance and testing; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for use in the field of railcar fleet management; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for use in the field of railcar fleet management, namely, for providing railcar data management and analysis, railcar performance analysis, railcar tracking, locating, and monitoring and for managing the daily operations of railcars and the status of their repair, maintenance and testing

Abstract

An end terminal for a guardrail system includes an elongated guardrail beam and a flattening or reshaping device defining a channel having an inlet and an outlet vertically aligned along a longitudinal axis. The guardrail beam is moveable along the longitudinal axis through the channel from the inlet to the outlet. An anchor is vertically spaced below the outlet, with a tether coupled between the anchor and an end portion of the guardrail beam. The tether is adapted to pull the guardrail beam downwardly from a first height at the outlet to a second height vertically spaced from the first height free of any engagement with any other structure once the guardrail beam exits the outlet, and with a bending of the deformed guardrail beam in only one direction after the deformed guardrail beam leaves the outlet. Methods of assembly and operation are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 15/04 - Continuous barriers extending along roads or between traffic lanes essentially made of longitudinal beams or rigid strips
• E01F 15/14 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollardsArrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact specially adapted for local protection, e.g. for bridge piers, for traffic islands

Abstract

According to some embodiments, a railcar comprises an underframe and at least one hopper. The hopper is configured to transport a lading material. A longitudinal sliding gate assembly is coupled to the hopper and comprises: a pair of side walls coupled to a pair of end walls forming a discharge opening; a pair of tracks, one coupled to each end wall; a sliding gate slidably coupled to the pair of tracks; and a threaded drive screw coupled to the sliding gate and to the pair of side walls. Rotation of the threaded drive screw in a first direction moves the sliding gate along the tracks to an open position that permits the lading material to discharge, and rotation of the threaded drive screw in an opposite direction moves the sliding gate along the tracks to a closed position that restricts the lading material from discharging.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 7/20 - Closure elements for discharge openings sliding
• B61D 7/06 - Hopper cars with openings capable of discharging both between and outside the wheels
• B61D 9/00 - Tipping wagons
• B61D 7/26 - Opening or closing means mechanical
• B61D 7/02 - Hopper cars with discharge openings in the bottoms
• B61D 3/06 - Flat-bottomed cars convertible into hoppers

Abstract

According to some embodiments, a railcar comprises an underframe and at least one hopper. The hopper is configured to transport a lading material. A longitudinal sliding gate assembly is coupled to the hopper and comprises: a pair of side walls coupled to a pair of end walls forming a discharge opening; a pair of tracks, one coupled to each end wall; a sliding gate slidably coupled to the pair of tracks; and a threaded drive screw coupled to the sliding gate and to the pair of side walls. Rotation of the threaded drive screw in a first direction moves the sliding gate along the tracks to an open position that permits the lading material to discharge, and rotation of the threaded drive screw in an opposite direction moves the sliding gate along the tracks to a closed position that restricts the lading material from discharging.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 7/20 - Closure elements for discharge openings sliding
• B61D 7/26 - Opening or closing means mechanical

Abstract

According to some embodiments, a floating cold thermal energy storage vessel comprises an ice battery. The ice battery comprises a storage tank configured to store thermal energy in the form of ice and chilled liquid, and a chiller coupled to a refrigerant loop. The refrigerant loop is coupled to the storage tank and operable to transfer thermal energy between the chiller and storage tank to form ice. The ice battery further comprises a heat exchanger coupled to the refrigerant loop, a liquid inlet, and a liquid outlet. The heat exchanger is configured to cool heated liquid received from the liquid inlet and supply cooled liquid to the liquid outlet using the thermal energy stored in the storage tank via the refrigerant loop. According to some embodiments, a regasification and cold thermal energy storage system comprises an ice battery and a liquefied gas regasification system.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25D 16/00 - Devices using a combination of a cooling mode associated with refrigerating machinery with a cooling mode not associated with refrigerating machinery
• B63J 2/12 - HeatingCooling
• B63J 2/14 - HeatingCooling of liquid-freight-carrying tanks
• F24D 11/00 - Central heating systems using heat accumulated in storage masses
• F25D 3/10 - Devices using other cold materialsDevices using cold-storage bodies using liquefied gases, e.g. liquid air

Abstract

According to some embodiments, a compression strut comprises a first strut body comprising a threaded end and a hollow end, and a second strut body comprising a threaded end and a shaped end. The hollow end of the first strut body is slidably coupled to the shaped end of the second strut body. A spring is disposed between the first strut body and the second strut body configured to resist longitudinal compression of the compression strut. The first strut body is rotationally coupled to the second strut body so that rotation of the first strut body also rotates the second strut body and rotation of the second strut body also rotates the first strut body. A first ball end is threaded to the first strut body and a second ball end is threaded to the second strut body.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 7/18 - Closure elements for discharge openings pivoted
• F16F 3/04 - Spring units consisting of several springs, e.g. for obtaining a desired spring characteristic with springs made of steel or of other material having low internal friction composed only of wound springs
• B61D 7/20 - Closure elements for discharge openings sliding
• B61D 7/26 - Opening or closing means mechanical
• B61D 7/28 - Opening or closing means hydraulic or pneumatic
• F16F 9/32 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium Details
• F16B 7/06 - Turnbuckles
• B61D 7/24 - Opening or closing means
• F16F 1/12 - Attachments or mountings
• F16C 7/06 - Adjustable connecting-rods

Abstract

A crash attenuator for decelerating an impacting vehicle includes a first end that can be releasably secured to a vehicle, and a second end that is longitudinally spaced from the first end. The second end includes an impact member that is movable in the longitudinal direction from a pre-impact position to an impact position. At least a pair of spaced deformable attenuator members extend in a longitudinal direction and have a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal ends are staggered downstream from the impact member in the pre-impact position. At least a portion of the deformable attenuator members are bent in a non-outboard direction as the impact member is moved from the pre-impact position to the impact position.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 19/34 - Arrangements for mounting bumpers on vehicles comprising yieldable mounting means destroyed upon impact, e.g. one-shot type
• E01F 15/14 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollardsArrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact specially adapted for local protection, e.g. for bridge piers, for traffic islands
• F16F 7/12 - Vibration-dampersShock-absorbers using plastic deformation of members
• B60R 19/00 - Wheel guardsRadiator guardsObstruction removersFittings damping bouncing force in collisions

Abstract

According to some embodiments, a flexible regasification system comprises a floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage vessel; a LNG vaporizer disposed on a jetty proximate the LNG storage vessel to vaporize the LNG into natural gas; and a thermal fluid source. The LNG storage vessel is coupled to the LNG vaporizer and supplies LNG to the LNG vaporizer. The thermal fluid source is coupled to the LNG vaporizer and sends heated thermal fluid to the LNG vaporizer for converting the LNG to natural gas, which converts the heated thermal fluid to a cooled thermal fluid. The cooled thermal fluid is discharged back to the thermal fluid source, comprising a closed loop. In particular embodiments, the thermal fluid storage comprises a floating vessel disposed near the jetty. In some embodiments, the cooled thermal fluid from the LNG vaporizer is first sent to a power plant or refrigeration plant.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 7/04 - Discharging liquefied gases with change of state, e.g. vaporisation
• B63B 21/00 - Tying-upShifting, towing, or pushing equipmentAnchoring
• B63B 25/16 - Load-accommodating arrangements, e.g. stowing or trimmingVessels characterised thereby for bulk goods fluid closed heat-insulated
• B63B 27/25 - Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers of pipe-lines for fluidised bulk material
• B63B 27/34 - Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers for transfer at sea between ships or between ships and off-shore structures using pipe-lines
• B63B 35/28 - Barges or lighters

Abstract

According to some embodiments, a railcar comprises an interior wall and guard strips magnetically coupled to the interior wall. Each of the guard strips comprises a cushioning material for absorbing impact. The guard strips are configured to prevent an object loaded in the railcar from contacting the interior wall. The railcar further comprises protected magnetic fastening systems coupling each of the guard strips to the interior wall. Each of the protected magnetic fastening systems comprises a magnet and a rod comprising a first end and a second end. The first end is coupled to the magnet, and the second end extends through the guard strip. The protected magnetic fastening system may further comprise a cup washer coupled to the second end of the rod and secured with a fastener. The cup washer partially surrounds the fastener to restrict objects larger than the cup washer from contacting the fastener.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61F 11/00 - Rail vehicles characterised by rail-engaging elements other than wheels, e.g. balls
• B61D 3/18 - Wagons or vans adapted for carrying special loads for vehicles
• B60L 13/00 - Electric propulsion for monorail vehicles, suspension vehicles or rack railwaysMagnetic suspension or levitation for vehicles
• B60L 13/06 - Means to sense or control vehicle position or attitude with respect to railway
• B61F 9/00 - Rail vehicles characterised by means for preventing derailing, e.g. by use of guide wheels
• E01B 25/30 - Tracks for magnetic suspension or levitation vehicles

Abstract

A system (100) for restraining a vehicle (103) includes a deck (108) of a transport (102). The deck includes a track assembly (104) comprising a plurality of plates (112). The system also includes a strap assembly (120) configured to secure a vehicle to the deck of the transport. The strap assembly is also configured to be coupled to the deck of the transport through a first plate of the plurality of plates of the track assembly and a second plate of the plurality of plates of the track assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 3/18 - Wagons or vans adapted for carrying special loads for vehicles
• B61D 45/00 - Means or devices for securing or supporting the cargo, including protection against shocks

Abstract

A delineator system includes an anchor having an end portion and a post extending along a longitudinal direction and having an end portion overlapping with the end portion of the anchor. The overlapping end portions are coupled together with an engagement member. A protective collar is moveable relative to the post and the anchor along the longitudinal direction from a non-installed position to an installed position. The protective collar is disposed over and covers the overlapping end portions and the engagement member when in the installed position. Methods of manufacturing and installing a post, and other delineator systems and delineator posts are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 9/017 - self-righting after deflection or displacement
• E01F 9/627 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollardsSupports for road signs characterised by form or by structural features, e.g. for enabling displacement or deflection self-righting after deflection or displacement
• E01F 9/608 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollardsSupports for road signs specially adapted for particular signalling purposes, e.g. for indicating curves, road works or pedestrian crossings for guiding, warning or controlling traffic, e.g. delineator posts or milestones
• E01F 9/685 - Subsoil means, e.g. foundations
• E01F 9/588 - Lane delineators for physically separating traffic lanes and discouraging but not preventing crossing
• E01F 9/681 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollardsSupports for road signs characterised by means for fixing for holding sign posts or the like the sign posts being fastened by removable means, e.g. screws or bolts
• E02D 5/80 - Ground anchors

Abstract

A system includes a strap assembly positioned on a portion of a tire of a vehicle and configured to be coupled to a deck of a transport, and a mandrel assembly operable to be coupled to the strap assembly. The system also includes a winch assembly configured to be coupled to the deck of the transport including a winch assembly axel configured to be coupled to the mandrel assembly. The winch assembly is configured to engage the winch assembly axel to prevent rotation of the mandrel assembly in a first rotational direction to produce a tension force to secure the strap assembly around the portion of the tire. The system further includes a tightening assembly configured to rotate the mandrel assembly in a second rotational direction to produce a tightening force to tighten the strap assembly around the portion of the tire. The system additionally includes a release mechanism.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 7/08 - Securing to vehicle floor or sides
• B60P 3/077 - Wheel cradles, chocks, or wells
• B60P 3/075 - Vehicle retainers for wheels, hubs, or axle shafts

Abstract

A system for monitoring railcars includes a memory operable to store data associated with monitoring a location of a train. The system also includes a processor communicatively coupled to the memory and operable to receive location signals from a plurality of location devices. Each location device is associated with a respective railcar of a plurality of railcars. The plurality of railcars form the train. The processor is further operable to monitor the location of the train based on received location signals from one or more of the plurality of location devices.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61L 25/02 - Indicating or recording positions or identities of vehicles or trains
• G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications

Abstract

A system (1) for reinforcing a connection mounting a transmission pole arm (112) to a transmission pole (116) includes at least one substantially L-shaped brace (102) comprising two legs. The at least one brace is configured to reinforce an arm bracket (114) of the transmission pole arm. A leg of the at least one brace comprises a cut-out section (106) substantially corresponding to an exterior shape of the transmission pole arm.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04H 12/24 - Cross-arms

Abstract

A crash cushion includes a plurality of resilient, self-restoring tubes each having a center axis and an interior surface. At least some of the tubes are positioned such that respective ones of the center axes are spaced apart in a longitudinal direction. The center axis of at least one tube is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis extending in the longitudinal direction, with the tube defining a diametral plane intersecting and oriented substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The center axis of the tube lies in the diametral plane. One or more segments are positioned in the tube, with the segments, or portions thereof, disposed on opposite sides of the interior surface of the tube. Each of the segments or portions is symmetrically secured to the tube relative to the diametral plane, with the tube being substantially open between the opposing segments. Various methods of using and assembling the crash cushion are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 15/08 - Continuous barriers extending along roads or between traffic lanes essentially made of walls or wall-like elements
• E01F 15/14 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollardsArrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact specially adapted for local protection, e.g. for bridge piers, for traffic islands

Abstract

A ground anchor for a delineator includes a unitary plastic body having a receptacle shaped and configured for connection to a delineator post and a ground engaging portion extending from the receptacle along a longitudinal axis. The ground engaging portion includes a plurality of tapered blades. Delineator assemblies using the ground anchor, and methods of installing the ground anchor, are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04H 12/22 - Sockets or holders for poles or posts
• E02D 27/42 - Foundations for poles, masts, or chimneys
• E04H 12/34 - Arrangements for erecting or lowering towers, masts, poles, chimney stacks, or the like

Abstract

A crash attenuator includes a frame having a first frame member and a second frame member rigidly connected with a hinge assembly in a pre-impact configuration. The first and second frames are hingedly connected with the hinge assembly in an impact configuration, wherein the hinge assembly comprises a living hinge when the hinge assembly is in the impact configuration. A method of using the crash attenuator is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 21/00 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted
• B62D 21/15 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted having impact absorbing means, e.g. a frame designed to permanently or temporarily change shape or dimension upon impact with another body

Abstract

A crash attenuator includes a frame having a first frame member and a second frame member rigidly connected with a hinge assembly in a pre-impact configuration. The first and second frames are hingedly connected with the hinge assembly in an impact configuration, wherein the hinge assembly comprises a living hinge when the hinge assembly is in the impact configuration. A method of using the crash attenuator is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 21/00 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted
• B62D 21/15 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted having impact absorbing means, e.g. a frame designed to permanently or temporarily change shape or dimension upon impact with another body

Abstract

A crash attenuator includes a frame having a first frame member and a second frame member rigidly connected with a hinge assembly in a pre-impact configuration. The first and second frames are hingedly connected with the hinge assembly in an impact configuration, wherein the hinge assembly comprises a living hinge when the hinge assembly is in the impact configuration. A method of using the crash attenuator is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 15/14 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollardsArrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact specially adapted for local protection, e.g. for bridge piers, for traffic islands
• B60R 19/38 - Arrangements for mounting bumpers on vehicles adjustably or movably mounted, e.g. horizontally displaceable for securing a space between parked vehicles
• B60R 19/00 - Wheel guardsRadiator guardsObstruction removersFittings damping bouncing force in collisions

Abstract

A system includes a strap assembly positioned on a portion of a tire of a vehicle and configured to be coupled to a deck of a transport, and a mandrel assembly operable to be coupled to the strap assembly. The system also includes a winch assembly configured to be coupled to the deck of the transport including a winch assembly axel configured to be coupled to the mandrel assembly. The winch assembly is configured to engage the winch assembly axel to prevent rotation of the mandrel assembly in a first rotational direction to produce a tension force to secure the strap assembly around the portion of the tire. The system further includes a tightening assembly configured to rotate the mandrel assembly in a second rotational direction to produce a tightening force to tighten the strap assembly around the portion of the tire. The system additionally includes a release mechanism.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 3/075 - Vehicle retainers for wheels, hubs, or axle shafts
• B60P 3/077 - Wheel cradles, chocks, or wells

Abstract

A system includes a strap assembly positioned on a portion of a tire of a vehicle and configured to be coupled to a deck of a transport, and a mandrel assembly operable to be coupled to the strap assembly. The system also includes a winch assembly configured to be coupled to the deck of the transport including a winch assembly axel configured to be coupled to the mandrel assembly. The winch assembly is configured to engage the winch assembly axel to prevent rotation of the mandrel assembly in a first rotational direction to produce a tension force to secure the strap assembly around the portion of the tire. The system further includes a tightening assembly configured to rotate the mandrel assembly in a second rotational direction to produce a tightening force to tighten the strap assembly around the portion of the tire. The system additionally includes a release mechanism.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 3/075 - Vehicle retainers for wheels, hubs, or axle shafts
• B60P 3/077 - Wheel cradles, chocks, or wells

Abstract

In one embodiment, a system includes a first door assembly operable to at least partially cover an opening of a rail car. The system also includes an actuator. A first common linkage is coupled to the actuator and is operable to reciprocally move in a longitudinal direction relative to the actuator. In particular embodiments, a first secondary linkage is coupled to the first common linkage and is coupled to an exterior surface of the first door assembly, wherein the first secondary linkage cooperates with the first common linkage to move the first door assembly between an open position and a closed position over the top hatch of the rail car.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 39/00 - Wagon or like coversTarpaulinsMovable or foldable roofs
• B61D 7/00 - Hopper cars
• E05F 15/53 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using fluid-pressure actuators for swinging wings

Abstract

A pavement marker includes a plastic base having an exposed upper surface, a reflector supported by the plastic base, and a metal rub rail coupled to the plastic base. The rub rail has an exposed rub surface positioned above the exposed upper surface of the plastic base. Methods of making and installing a pavement marker are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 9/06 - Traffic studs; Marking blocks

Abstract

A barrier system includes a plurality of elongated barriers each having longitudinally spaced ends, each configured with a connector having a pair of laterally spaced openings. The barriers are arranged in an end-to-end configuration, wherein at least two adjacent barriers are arranged with both of the pairs of openings of adjacent connectors being aligned. In one embodiment, at least two other adjacent barriers may be arranged with only one of the openings in each pair of adjacent connectors being aligned. A barrier and methods of assembling a barrier system are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 13/02 - Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades free-standing
• E01F 13/04 - Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades movable to allow or prevent passage
• E01F 15/02 - Continuous barriers extending along roads or between traffic lanes

Abstract

A delineator system includes an anchor having an end portion and a post extending along a longitudinal direction and having an end portion overlapping with the end portion of the anchor. The overlapping end portions are coupled together with an engagement member. A protective collar is moveable relative to the post and the anchor along the longitudinal direction from a non-installed position to an installed position. The protective collar is disposed over and covers the overlapping end portions and the engagement member when in the installed position. Methods of manufacturing and installing a post, and other delineator systems and delineator posts are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 9/00 - Arrangement of road signs or traffic signalsArrangements for enforcing caution
• E01F 9/017 - self-righting after deflection or displacement

Abstract

A pavement marker includes a plastic base having an exposed upper surface, a reflector supported by the plastic base, and a metal rub rail coupled to the plastic base. The rub rail has an exposed rub surface positioned above the exposed upper surface of the plastic base. Methods of making and installing a pavement marker are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 9/06 - Traffic studs; Marking blocks

Abstract

A method of shipping automobiles, railcars for shipping automobiles, and methods of manufacturing railcars for shipping automobiles to enable more efficient shipping of automobiles by facilitating conversion of autorack cars between unilevel, bi-level and tri-level configurations, and/or by providing increased load factors. For many years, autorack railcars have been used to ship new automotive vehicles from their places of manufacture to distribution centers. Shipping by rail can significantly reduce the cost of shipping such vehicles over long distances as compared with shipping by tractor-trailer.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 3/18 - Wagons or vans adapted for carrying special loads for vehicles

Abstract

A method of shipping automobiles, railcars for shipping automobiles, and methods of manufacturing railcars for shipping automobiles to enable more efficient shipping of automobiles by facilitating conversion of autorack cars between unilevel, bi-level and tri-level configurations, and/or by providing increased load factors. For many years, autorack railcars have been used to ship new automotive vehicles from their places of manufacture to distribution centers. Shipping by rail can significantly reduce the cost of shipping such vehicles over long distances as compared with shipping by tractor-trailer.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 3/18 - Wagons or vans adapted for carrying special loads for vehicles

Abstract

A guardrail system includes a guardrail, a support post, and a fastener joining the guardrail and the support post. The support post includes a hole receiving the fastener, a fastener retention mechanism, and a slot for the movement of the fastener during an impact. The fastener retention mechanism retains the fastener in the hole until a predetermined level of force is attained during an impact, after which the fastener is released and moves into the slot. Methods of moving the guardrail relative to the post are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 15/00 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollardsArrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact

Abstract

A frangible post captures and holds a cable anchor to a guardrail. The post breaks when struck by a vehicle, releasing the cable. The frangible post may include hinge members, which bias the post so that weakened sections are put in tension when the post is struck, thereby ensuring that the post breaks cleanly and the cable is released when the post is struck. A method of releasing a cable anchor includes impacting the post, biasing the weakened sections so that they are in tension, breaking the post, and releasing the cable anchor. The post may be configured with a notch to engage the cable anchor, which is then released from the notch as the post is broken.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 15/02 - Continuous barriers extending along roads or between traffic lanes

Abstract

A frangible post captures and holds a cable anchor to a guardrail. The post breaks when struck by a vehicle, releasing the cable. The frangible post may include hinge members, which bias the post so that weakened sections are put in tension when the post is struck, thereby ensuring that the post breaks cleanly and the cable is released when the post is struck. A method of releasing a cable anchor includes impacting the post, biasing the weakened sections so that they are in tension, breaking the post, and releasing the cable anchor. The post may be configured with a notch to engage the cable anchor, which is then released from the notch as the post is broken.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 15/02 - Continuous barriers extending along roads or between traffic lanes
• E01F 15/04 - Continuous barriers extending along roads or between traffic lanes essentially made of longitudinal beams or rigid strips
• E01F 15/14 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollardsArrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact specially adapted for local protection, e.g. for bridge piers, for traffic islands

Abstract

A guardrail system includes a plurality of posts spaced apart along a longitudinal direction and a plurality of rail sections extending between and coupled to the spaced apart posts. Each of the rail sections includes an uppermost surface. A cable extends along the longitudinal direction and is coupled to the rail sections and/or posts. The cable is vertically spaced above the uppermost surface of the rail sections. A guardrail retrofit kit includes a front anchor bracket, a rear anchor bracket, an intermediate bracket and a cable having end portions adapted to be coupled to the front and rear anchor brackets. The intermediate bracket is configured to releasably capture the cable. Methods of retrofitting a guardrail system and arresting a vehicle impacting a guardrail system are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 15/00 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollardsArrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact

Abstract

A system for covering a railcar includes a first set and a second set of structural members coupled to a railcar. The structural members are configured to move between a loading position, an unloading positing, and a covered position. The system includes a plurality of cover portions, each coupled to a structural member of the first set and a structural member of the second set. In the loading position, at least one of the first set and at least one of second set are proximate longitudinal sides of the railcar. In the unloading position, at least one of the first set and at least one of second set are proximate a longitudinal center line of the railcar. In the covered position, the first set are proximate the longitudinal center line of the railcar, and the second set are proximate the longitudinal sides of the railcar.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 39/00 - Wagon or like coversTarpaulinsMovable or foldable roofs

Abstract

A gusset (50) is capable of providing reinforcement in tank cars (10), particularly for nozzles in tank cars. A tank car includes a body (12) having a curved wall portion, a nozzle opening (40) formed in the wall, a reinforcing pad (60) disposed on the wall, adjacent to the nozzle, and a gusset (50) configured to support the nozzle (40). The gusset (50) includes a portion of a cylinder having a predetermined radius (R). The portion of the cylinder includes a first edge disposed adjacent to a circumferential surface of the nozzle (40) and a second edge disposed adjacent to a circumferential surface of the reinforcing pad (60), such that an axis of the portion of the cylinder intersects an axis of the nozzle at a predetermined angle (A). The predetermined radius (R) and the predetermined angle (A) are configured such that an arc of the portion of the cylinder extends less than approximately 180 degrees around the circumference of nozzle (40).

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 5/06 - Mounting of tanksIntegral bodies and frames
• B65D 90/00 - Component parts, details or accessories for large containers

Abstract

A gusset (50) is capable of providing reinforcement in tank cars (10), particularly for nozzles in tank cars. A tank car includes a body (12) having a curved wall portion, a nozzle opening (40) formed in the wall, a reinforcing pad (60) disposed on the wall, adjacent to the nozzle, and a gusset (50) configured to support the nozzle (40). The gusset (50) includes a portion of a cylinder having a predetermined radius (R). The portion of the cylinder includes a first edge disposed adjacent to a circumferential surface of the nozzle (40) and a second edge disposed adjacent to a circumferential surface of the reinforcing pad (60), such that an axis of the portion of the cylinder intersects an axis of the nozzle at a predetermined angle (A). The predetermined radius (R) and the predetermined angle (A) are configured such that an arc of the portion of the cylinder extends less than approximately 180 degrees around the circumference of nozzle (40).

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 5/06 - Mounting of tanksIntegral bodies and frames
• B65D 90/00 - Component parts, details or accessories for large containers

Abstract

A gusset is capable of providing reinforcement in tank cars, particularly for nozzles in tank cars. A tank car includes a body having a curved wall portion, a nozzle opening formed in the wall, a reinforcing pad disposed on the wall, adjacent to the nozzle, and a gusset configured to support the nozzle. The gusset includes a portion of a cylinder having a predetermined radius. The portion of the cylinder includes a first edge disposed adjacent to a circumferential surface of the nozzle and a second edge disposed adjacent to a circumferential surface of the reinforcing pad, such that an axis of the portion of the cylinder intersects an axis of the nozzle at a predetermined angle. The predetermined radius and the predetermined angle are configured such that an arc of the portion of the cylinder extends less than approximately 180 degrees.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 5/06 - Mounting of tanksIntegral bodies and frames
• B65D 90/00 - Component parts, details or accessories for large containers

Abstract

A system for covering a railcar (10) includes a first set of structural members (40) coupled to a railcar and a second set of structural members (50) coupled to the railcar. The first set and second set of structural members are configured to move between a loading position, an unloading positing, and a covered position. The system includes a plurality of cover portions (60). Each cover portion of the plurality of cover portions is coupled to a structural member of the first set of structural members and a structural member of the second set of structural members. In the loading position, at least one of the first set and at least one of second set of structural members are proximate longitudinal sides of the railcar. In the unloading position, at least one of the first set and at least one of second set of structural members are proximate a longitudinal center line of the railcar. In the covered position, the first set of structural members are proximate the longitudinal center line of the railcar, and the second set of structural members are proximate the longitudinal sides of the railcar.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 39/00 - Wagon or like coversTarpaulinsMovable or foldable roofs

Abstract

In a tie down system and method for securing a vehicle tire to a wire grate, a slotted overlay panel rest on top of the wire grate. A clevis assembly having one end of a tire trap assembly attached thereto is provided along with the winch assembly having a winch for receiving an opposite end of the tire strap assembly. Each of the clevis assembly and winch assembly have a T hook with a T portion which is insertable through a respective slot of the overlay panel.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 3/06 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects for carrying vehicles

Abstract

A method comprising removing a roof from a railcar, the railcar comprising a plurality of top chords, coupling an outer portion of a replacement roof to one or more of the plurality of top chords, the outer portion comprising a frame and a first plurality of panels, and coupling an inner portion of the replacement roof to the frame of the outer portion of the replacement roof after coupling the outer portion to one or more of the plurality of top chords, the inner portion comprising a second plurality of panels.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 17/12 - Roofs
• B61D 3/00 - Wagons or vans
• B61D 49/00 - Other details

Abstract

An energy absorbing vehicle barrier includes a frame defining a compartment. In one embodiment, the frame includes a nose. An energy absorbing cartridge is disposed within the compartment. A retaining device is coupled to the frame, with the retaining device disposed above and extending over at least a portion of an upper surface of the cartridge. The retaining device may contact and engage the upper surface of the cartridge when the barrier is impacted by a vehicle. In this way, the retaining device substantially prevents movement of the cartridge in at least a vertical direction during the impact. Methods of using and assembling the barrier are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 15/14 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollardsArrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact specially adapted for local protection, e.g. for bridge piers, for traffic islands
• E01F 15/02 - Continuous barriers extending along roads or between traffic lanes

Abstract

A crash attenuator includes a crash cushion having a front end, a rear end, and a trailer hitch component disposed adjacent the front end. The trailer hitch component is capable of being secured to a mating hitch component located on a towing vehicle, such that the hitch components are capable of being rotated relative to each other about a substantially vertical axis. The crash attenuator further includes at least one wheel supporting the crash cushion. The wheel is rotatable about a substantially horizontal axis and is spaced rearwardly from the hitch component. A pair of tethers are positioned on opposite sides of the hitch component and are moveable relative to one or more retraction mechanisms connected to the crash cushion.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 59/041 - Devices specially adapted for connection between animals or tractors and agricultural machines or implements for machines pulled or pushed by a tractor preventing or limiting side-play of implements
• B60D 1/14 - Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type
• B62D 63/06 - Trailers

Abstract

A system for coupling equipment components includes a magnetic coupling assembly. The magnetic coupling assembly couples a tooth point (15) to an adapter (3). The magnetic coupling assembly is received at least partially within a recess formed in the adapter (3). The magnetic coupling assembly includes an insert (41) and a magnetic coupler (61). The insert (41) is placed within the recess of the adapter (3), and the insert (41) includes an internal recess (43). The magnetic coupler (61) is received within the internal recess (43) of the insert (41).

IPC Classes  ?

• E02F 9/28 - Small metalwork for digging elements, e.g. teeth
• E21C 35/18 - Mining picksHolders therefor

Abstract

A safety barrier comprising is disclosed. The safety barrier comprises a plurality of posts spaced from each other and disposed adjacent to a roadway, each post having a cross section defined in part by a web and a pair of legs extending therefrom. Additionally, each post has one slot formed in the web of the post extending from an upper end of the post. A first cable and a second cable are releasably engaged with and supported by the posts and disposed within each slot between the respective legs of each post. A third cable and a fourth cable are each coupled to an exterior surface of the posts. The posts and the first, second, third and fourth cables cooperate to prevent a vehicle from leaving the roadway.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 9/60 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollardsSupports for road signs
• E01F 15/00 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollardsArrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact
• E01F 15/06 - Continuous barriers extending along roads or between traffic lanes essentially made of cables, nettings or the like

Abstract

A safety barrier comprises a plurality of posts spaced from each other and disposed adjacent to a roadway, each post having a cross section defined in part by a web and a pair of legs extending therefrom. Additionally, each post has one slot formed in the web of the post extending from an upper end of the post. A first cable and a second cable are releasably engaged with and supported by the posts and disposed within each slot between the respective legs of each post. A third cable and a fourth cable are each coupled to an exterior surface of the posts. The posts and the first, second, third and fourth cables cooperate to prevent a vehicle from leaving the roadway.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 15/06 - Continuous barriers extending along roads or between traffic lanes essentially made of cables, nettings or the like
• E04H 17/12 - Wire fencing, e.g. made of wire mesh characterised by the way of connecting wire to the postsDroppers the wire being placed in slots, grooves, or the like

Abstract

A safety barrier comprising is disclosed. The safety barrier comprises a plurality of posts spaced from each other and disposed adjacent to a roadway, each post having a cross section defined in part by a web and a pair of legs extending therefrom. Additionally, each post has one slot formed in the web of the post extending from an upper end of the post. A first cable and a second cable are releasably engaged with and supported by the posts and disposed within each slot between the respective legs of each post. A third cable and a fourth cable are each coupled to an exterior surface of the posts. The posts and the first, second, third and fourth cables cooperate to prevent a vehicle from leaving the roadway.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 15/06 - Continuous barriers extending along roads or between traffic lanes essentially made of cables, nettings or the like
• E01F 9/011 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs (posts or poles in general E04H 12/00; means for attaching signs to a supporting structure in general G09F 7/18)

Abstract

A barrier system includes at least a pair of adjacent barriers each having opposite exterior sides and opposite end portions, with adjacent end portions of the adjacent barriers being coupled at a connection joint. At least a pair of coupler assemblies is connected to the exterior sides of the adjacent barriers, each positioned at an intermediate location between the end portions of the respective barrier. A unitary deflector member extends continuously between the pair of coupler assemblies across the connection joint and has opposite ends secured to the coupler assemblies. In another aspect, adjacent barriers are connected with an asymmetric exterior reinforcement structure. The deflector member may be provided with a unique hole pattern to accommodate various length and assembly variations. Methods of assembly and operation are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 15/08 - Continuous barriers extending along roads or between traffic lanes essentially made of walls or wall-like elements

Abstract

An end terminal for a guardrail system includes an elongated guardrail beam and a flattening or reshaping device defining a channel having an inlet and an outlet vertically aligned along a longitudinal axis. The guardrail beam is moveable along the longitudinal axis through the channel from the inlet to the outlet. An anchor is vertically spaced below the outlet, with a tether coupled between the anchor and an end portion of the guardrail beam. The tether is adapted to pull the guardrail beam downwardly from a first height at the outlet to a second height vertically spaced from the first height free of any engagement with any other structure once the guardrail beam exits the outlet, and with a bending of the deformed guardrail beam in only one direction after the deformed guardrail beam leaves the outlet. Methods of assembly and operation are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 15/04 - Continuous barriers extending along roads or between traffic lanes essentially made of longitudinal beams or rigid strips
• E01F 15/14 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollardsArrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact specially adapted for local protection, e.g. for bridge piers, for traffic islands

Abstract

A guardrail assembly includes first and second rail sections, with a deforming member deforming the first rail section as it moves relative to the second rail section. Methods of using and assembling a guardrail assembly are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 15/00 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollardsArrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact

Abstract

An end terminal for a guardrail system includes an elongated guardrail beam and a flattening or reshaping device defining a channel having an inlet and an outlet vertically aligned along a longitudinal axis. The guardrail beam is moveable along the longitudinal axis through the channel from the inlet to the outlet. An anchor is vertically spaced below the outlet, with a tether coupled between the anchor and an end portion of the guardrail beam. The tether is adapted to pull the guardrail beam downwardly from a first height at the outlet to a second height vertically spaced from the first height free of any engagement with any other structure once the guardrail beam exits the outlet, and with a bending of the deformed guardrail beam in only one direction after the deformed guardrail beam leaves the outlet. Methods of assembly and operation are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 15/02 - Continuous barriers extending along roads or between traffic lanes

Abstract

A crash attenuator includes a crash cushion having a front end, a rear end, and a trailer hitch component disposed adjacent the front end. The trailer hitch component is capable of being secured to a mating hitch component located on the towing vehicle, such that hitch components are capable of being rotated relative to each other about a substantially vertical axis. The crash attenuator further includes at least one wheel supporting the crash cushion. The wheel is rotatable about a substantially horizontal axis and is spaced rearwardly from hitch component. One or more tethers are positioned on opposite sides of the hitch component and are moveable relative to one or more guides connected to the crash cushion.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 59/041 - Devices specially adapted for connection between animals or tractors and agricultural machines or implements for machines pulled or pushed by a tractor preventing or limiting side-play of implements
• B60D 1/14 - Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type
• B62D 63/06 - Trailers

Abstract

Systems and methods for powered rail car doors are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system includes a first door assembly operable to at least partially cover an opening of a rail car. The system also includes an actuator. A first common linkage is coupled to the actuator and is operable to reciprocally move in a longitudinal direction relative to the actuator. In particular embodiments, a first secondary linkage is coupled to the first common linkage and is coupled to an exterior surface of the first door assembly, wherein the first secondary linkage cooperates with the first common linkage to move the first door assembly between an open position and a closed position over the top hatch of the rail car.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 7/00 - Hopper cars
• B61D 17/16 - Hatches in roofs
• B61D 39/00 - Wagon or like coversTarpaulinsMovable or foldable roofs

Abstract

Systems and methods for powered rail car doors are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system includes a first door assembly operable to at least partially cover an opening of a rail car. The system also includes an actuator. A first common linkage is coupled to the actuator and is operable to reciprocally move in a longitudinal direction relative to the actuator. In particular embodiments, a first secondary linkage is coupled to the first common linkage and is coupled to an exterior surface of the first door assembly, wherein the first secondary linkage cooperates with the first common linkage to move the first door assembly between an open position and a closed position over the top hatch of the rail car.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 7/00 - Hopper cars
• B61D 17/16 - Hatches in roofs
• B61D 39/00 - Wagon or like coversTarpaulinsMovable or foldable roofs

Abstract

A crash cushion includes a plurality of resilient, self-restoring tubes each having a center axis and an interior surface. At least some of the tubes are positioned such that respective ones of the center axes are spaced apart in a longitudinal direction. The center axis of at least one tube is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis extending in the longitudinal direction, with the tube defining a diametral plane intersecting and oriented substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The center axis of the tube lies in the diametral plane. One or more segments are positioned in the tube, with the segments, or portions thereof, disposed on opposite sides of the interior surface of the tube. Each of the segments or portions is symmetrically secured to the tube relative to the diametral plane, with the tube being substantially open between the opposing segments. Various methods of using and assembling the crash cushion are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 15/00 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollardsArrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact
• E01F 15/14 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollardsArrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact specially adapted for local protection, e.g. for bridge piers, for traffic islands

Abstract

A crash cushion includes a plurality of resilient, self-restoring tubes each having a center axis and an interior surface. At least some of the tubes are positioned such that respective ones of the center axes are spaced apart in a longitudinal direction. The center axis of at least one tube is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis extending in the longitudinal direction, with the tube defining a diametral plane intersecting and oriented substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The center axis of the tube lies in the diametral plane. One or more segments are positioned in the tube, with the segments, or portions thereof, disposed on opposite sides of the interior surface of the tube. Each of the segments or portions is symmetrically secured to the tube relative to the diametral plane, with the tube being substantially open between the opposing segments.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 15/00 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollardsArrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact

Abstract

ABSTRACT The present invention discloses a system that includes a door assembly operable to at least partially cover an opening of a rail car and a hydraulic motor operable to move the door assembly between a first open position and a second closed position, wherein the hydraulic motor is powered by air pressure. Date Recue/Date Received 2020-11-02

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 7/00 - Hopper cars
• B61D 17/16 - Hatches in roofs
• B61D 39/00 - Wagon or like coversTarpaulinsMovable or foldable roofs

Abstract

A method for transferring a barrier includes providing a barrier having first and second sides and a plurality of barrier modules connected end-to-end, driving a transfer vehicle along a path on the first side of the barrier, wherein the vehicle is supported entirely by a support surface on the first side of the barrier and is free of any engagement with the support surface on the second side of the barrier. The transfer vehicle includes a barrier transfer device with a support disposed above the barrier and a carriage coupled to the support. The method further includes sequentially engaging the plurality of barrier modules with the carriage, sequentially moving the plurality of barrier modules in a lateral direction with the carriage, and sequentially releasing the plurality of barrier modules from the carriage.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01C 19/52 - Apparatus for laying individual preformed surface elements, e.g. kerbs

Abstract

Systems and methods for powered rail car doors are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system includes a first door assembly operable to at least partially cover an opening of a rail car. The system also includes an actuator. A first common linkage is coupled to the actuator and is operable to reciprocally move in a longitudinal direction relative to the actuator. In particular embodiments, a first secondary linkage is coupled to the first common linkage and is coupled to an exterior surface of the first door assembly, wherein the first secondary linkage cooperates with the first common linkage to move the first door assembly between an open position and a closed position over the top hatch of the rail car.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 7/00 - Hopper cars
• B61D 39/00 - Wagon or like coversTarpaulinsMovable or foldable roofs

Abstract

A crash cushion includes a plurality of resilient, self-restoring tubes each having a center axis and an interior surface. At least some of the tubes are positioned such that respective ones of the center axes are spaced apart in a longitudinal direction. The center axis of at least one tube is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis extending in the longitudinal direction, with the tube defining a diametral plane intersecting and oriented substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The center axis of the tube lies in the diametral plane. One or more segments are positioned in the tube, with the segments, or portions thereof, disposed on opposite sides of the interior surface of the tube. Each of the segments or portions is symmetrically secured to the tube relative to the diametral plane, with the tube being substantially open between the opposing segments. Various methods of using and assembling the crash cushion are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 15/00 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollardsArrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact
• E01F 15/14 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollardsArrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact specially adapted for local protection, e.g. for bridge piers, for traffic islands

Abstract

In one embodiment, a system includes a first door assembly operable to at least partially cover an opening of a rail car. The system also includes an actuator. A first common linkage is coupled to the actuator and is operable to reciprocally move in a longitudinal direction relative to the actuator. In particular embodiments, a first secondary linkage is coupled to the first common linkage and is coupled to an exterior surface of the first door assembly, wherein the first secondary linkage cooperates with the first common linkage to move the first door assembly between an open position and a closed position over the top hatch of the rail car.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 7/02 - Hopper cars with discharge openings in the bottoms
• B61D 39/00 - Wagon or like coversTarpaulinsMovable or foldable roofs

Abstract

A crash attenuator for decelerating an impacting vehicle includes a first end that can be releasably secured to a vehicle, and a second end that is longitudinally spaced from the first end. The second end includes an impact member that is movable in the longitudinal direction from a pre-impact position to an impact position. At least a pair of spaced deformable attenuator members extend in a longitudinal direction and have a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal ends are staggered downstream from the impact member in the pre-impact position. At least a portion of the deformable attenuator members are bent in a non-outboard direction as the impact member is moved from the pre-impact position to the impact position.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 19/34 - Arrangements for mounting bumpers on vehicles comprising yieldable mounting means destroyed upon impact, e.g. one-shot type
• E01F 15/14 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollardsArrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact specially adapted for local protection, e.g. for bridge piers, for traffic islands

Abstract

A draft sill with special rear draft lug for a railcar is disclosed. In some embodiments, a rear draft lug comprises a metallic body. The rear draft lug further comprises a boss extending along a transverse portion of the metallic body. The boss is configured to be coupled to a first vertical reinforcement plate. The rear draft lug also comprises an overhang portion extending from the boss along the transverse portion. The overhang portion configured to be coupled to the first vertical reinforcement plate. In some embodiments, the boss and the overhang portion are configured to be coupled to the first vertical reinforcement plate with a weld.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61G 7/10 - Mounting of the couplings on the vehicle

Abstract

A draft sill with special rear draft lug for a railcar is disclosed. In some embodiments, a rear draft lug comprises a metallic body. The rear draft lug further comprises a boss extending along a transverse portion of the metallic body. The boss is configured to be coupled to a first vertical reinforcement plate. The rear draft lug also comprises an overhang portion extending from the boss along the transverse portion. The overhang portion configured to be coupled to the first vertical reinforcement plate. In some embodiments, the boss and the overhang portion are configured to be coupled to the first vertical reinforcement plate with a weld.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61F 1/10 - End constructions

Abstract

A gate for providing an opening in a barrier system includes a gate barrier segment and a connector having first and second connector segments. The first connector segment is coupled to the gate barrier segment. The first and second connector segments are releasably coupled, and may be hingedly connected on at least one of a first and second side thereof. The second connector segment is configured to be coupled to a stationary barrier segment.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 13/00 - Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades
• E01F 13/04 - Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades movable to allow or prevent passage

Abstract

A gate for providing an opening in a barrier system includes a gate barrier segment and a connector having first and second connector segments. The first connector segment is coupled to the gate barrier segment. The first and second connector segments are releasably coupled, and may be hingedly connected on at least one of a first and second side thereof. The second connector segment is configured to be coupled to a stationary barrier segment.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 13/00 - Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades

Abstract

A gate for providing an opening in a barrier system includes a gate barrier segment and a connector having first and second connector segments. The first connector segment is coupled to the gate barrier segment. The first and second connector segments are releasably coupled, and may be hingedly connected on at least one of a first and second side thereof. The second connector segment is configured to be coupled to a stationary barrier segment.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 13/04 - Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades movable to allow or prevent passage

Abstract

An energy absorbing vehicle barrier includes a frame defining a compartment. In one embodiment, the frame includes a nose. An energy absorbing cartridge is disposed within the compartment. A retaining device is coupled to the frame, with the retaining device disposed above and extending over at least a portion of an upper surface of the cartridge. The retaining device may contact and engage the upper surface of the cartridge when the barrier is impacted by a vehicle. In this way, the retaining device substantially prevents movement of the cartridge in at least a vertical direction during the impact. Methods of using and assembling the barrier are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 15/00 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollardsArrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact
• E01F 15/04 - Continuous barriers extending along roads or between traffic lanes essentially made of longitudinal beams or rigid strips

Abstract

A combined guardrail and cable safety system is disclosed. In one aspect, a safety barrier incorporating the teachings of the present disclosure may include a plurality of cable posts spaced from each other and disposed adjacent to a roadway. At least two cables may be releasably engaged with and supported by the cable posts. The cable posts and the at least two cables may cooperate with each other to prevent a vehicle from leaving the roadway. A plurality of guardrail posts may also spaced from each other and disposed adjacent to the roadway longitudinally spaced from the plurality of cable post. A box beam guardrail beam may be attached to the plurality of guardrail posts. The at least two cables may operably extend from the cable posts to engage respective cable anchor brackets attached to the box beam guardrail beam.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 15/00 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollardsArrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact

Abstract

An energy absorbing vehicle barrier includes a frame defining a compartment. In one embodiment, the frame includes a nose. An energy absorbing cartridge is disposed within the compartment. A retaining device is coupled to the frame, with the retaining device disposed above and extending over at least a portion of an upper surface of the cartridge. The retaining device may contact and engage the upper surface of the cartridge when the barrier is impacted by a vehicle. In this way, the retaining device substantially prevents movement of the cartridge in at least a vertical direction during the impact. Methods of using and assembling the barrier are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 13/00 - Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades

Abstract

An energy absorbing vehicle barrier includes a frame defining a compartment. In one embodiment, the frame includes a nose. An energy absorbing cartridge is disposed within the compartment. A retaining device is coupled to the frame, with the retaining device disposed above and extending over at least a portion of an upper surface of the cartridge. The retaining device may contact and engage the upper surface of the cartridge when the barrier is impacted by a vehicle. In this way, the retaining device substantially prevents movement of the cartridge in at least a vertical direction during the impact. Methods of using and assembling the barrier are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 15/04 - Continuous barriers extending along roads or between traffic lanes essentially made of longitudinal beams or rigid strips

Abstract

A non-lethal energy absorbing vehicle barrier for decelerating an impacting vehicle a gate member disposed between first and second gate receivers that is deformable from a pre-impact configuration to an impact configuration. The gate member may include a first deformable energy absorption member having a first end coupled to the first gate receiver and a second end extending inward toward a center of the gate member; a second deformable energy absorption member having a first end coupled to the second gate receiver and a second end extending inward toward the center of the gate member; and a deforming member connecting the first and second deformable energy absorption members in an overlapping configuration. The deforming member is configured to engage and deform the first and second deformable energy absorption members as the gate member is deformed from the pre-impact configuration to the impact configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 13/00 - Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades

Abstract

A crash attenuator includes a crash cushion having a front end and a rear end, and a restraint element disposed adjacent the front end and capable of being coupled to a towing vehicle. The crash attenuator further includes at least one wheel supporting the crash cushion. The restraint element is operable between at least an impact condition and a non-impact condition.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 59/041 - Devices specially adapted for connection between animals or tractors and agricultural machines or implements for machines pulled or pushed by a tractor preventing or limiting side-play of implements
• B60D 1/155 - Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type consisting of an elongated single bar or tube comprising telescopic or foldable parts
• B62D 63/06 - Trailers

Abstract

A vehicle restraint system includes a strap assembly configured to be positioned on a portion of a tire of a vehicle to secure the vehicle to a configurable track assembly, such that the strap assembly is configured to be coupled to the configurable track assembly on inboard side of the tire of the vehicle. System includes a pin assembly configured to be coupled to the configurable track assembly on outboard side of the tire of the vehicle, such that the pin assembly is operable to receive the strap assembly. System also includes a winch assembly configured to be coupled to the configurable track assembly and to a second end of the strap assembly, such that the winch assembly is uncoupled from the pin assembly and operable to tighten the strap assembly around a portion of the tire.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 7/08 - Securing to vehicle floor or sides

Abstract

A railway car includes a railway car underframe having a first longitudinal side sill and a second longitudinal side sill with at least one sidewall assembly disposed along the first longitudinal side sill of the railway car underframe. The sidewall assembly is formed in part from a side sheet, an interior vertical support post, and an exterior vertical support post. A first end of the interior vertical support post and a first end of the exterior vertical support post are each respectively disposed adjacent to the first longitudinal side sill of the railway car underframe. The exterior vertical support post is coupled to an exterior surface of the side sheet. The interior vertical support post is coupled to an interior surface of the side sheet.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 17/00 - Construction details of vehicle bodies

Abstract

Systems and methods for accumulating air in an auxiliary reservoir of a railroad car are disclosed. In some embodiments, the method may include charging an air brake system. Air pressure in the air brake system may reach a predetermined value. Once this predetermined value is reached, additional or excess air may be bled from the air brake system and the additional or excess air may accumulate in an auxiliary reservoir. The auxiliary reservoir may be adapted to supply air to an auxiliary cylinder or other types of pneumatic components or equipment.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 13/00 - Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or driveBrake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems
• B61D 7/02 - Hopper cars with discharge openings in the bottoms
• B60T 15/48 - Other control devices or valves characterised by definite functions for filling reservoirs
• B61D 7/28 - Opening or closing means hydraulic or pneumatic
• B60T 8/66 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force responsive to a speed condition, e.g. acceleration or deceleration responsive to speed and another condition or to plural speed conditions using electrical circuitry for controlling the braking action, the circuitry deriving a control function relating to the dynamic of the braked vehicle or wheel wherein the braking action is responsive to the difference between a computed or other theoretical vehicle speed and an actual speed of a wheel thereof
• B60T 13/36 - Compressed-air systems direct, i.e. brakes applied directly by compressed air
• B60T 13/26 - Compressed-air systems
• B60T 15/30 - Triple or other relay valves which allow step-wise application or release and which are actuated by brake-pipe pressure variation to connect brake cylinders or equivalent to compressed-air or vacuum source or atmosphere controlled by three fluid pressures with a quick braking action

Abstract

An apparatus for reinforcing a railway tank car includes a tank shell. A plurality of attachment pads are welded to the tank shell to form a tank assembly. The tank assembly is subjected to a post-weld heat treatment. A plurality of shield plates may each be welded directly to at least one of the plurality of attachment pads. The shield plates are not subjected to the post-weld heat treatment.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 5/00 - Tank wagons for carrying fluent materials

Goods & Services

(1) The retail sale of equipment relating to the oil and gas industry, namely, separators, tanks, dehydrators, gas sweeteners, compressors, treaters, line heaters, pump jacks, free water knockout vessels and refurbished oil and gas industry equipment.

Abstract

A post assembly includes a post having a bottom and defining a longitudinal axis and a mounting member extending from the bottom of the post along the longitudinal axis. A securing member is moveable between an engaged position, wherein the securing member couples the mounting member to the post in a non-rotatable relationship, and a disengaged position, wherein the mounting member is decoupled and removable from the post. A method of assembling a post assembly is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 9/013 - intended to be readily removable, e.g. for insertion into road-stud sockets (E01F 9/12 takes precedence);;

Abstract

Hopper cars both open and covered and discharge control systems are disclosed. Each hopper car may include at least one hopper and a center sill which defines in part a longitudinal axis of the hopper car. At least one discharge opening may be formed proximate a lower portion of each hopper. A respective door assembly may be pivotally mounted adjacent to each discharge opening to control the flow of lading from the respective discharge opening. Each discharge control system may include a common linkage and associated secondary linkages operable to move associated door assemblies between a first position and a second position. A power source including a motor, an air cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder may be disposed on the railway car to move the common linkage. For other hopper cars a wayside drive system may be releasably engaged with a capstan operable coupled to the common linkage.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 3/00 - Wagons or vans
• B61D 7/24 - Opening or closing means

Abstract

A breakaway support post for a guardrail includes an upper post member and a lower post member. The upper and lower post members are overlapping and configured such that the upper and lower post members are non-rotatable relative to each other about an axis extending in an axial impact direction. In one embodiment, a tensile fastener extends in the axial impact direction and connects overlapping portions of the upper and lower post members. In another embodiment, a shear fastener extends transversely to the axial impact direction and is the only connection between the upper and lower post members. In another aspect, a guardrail assembly includes first and second rail sections, with a deforming member deforming the first rail section as it moves relative to the second rail section. Methods of using and assembling a guardrail assembly are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 15/00 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollardsArrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact

Abstract

A breakaway support post for a guardrail includes an upper post member and a lower post member. The upper and lower post members are overlapping and configured such that the upper and lower post members are non-rotatable relative to each other about an axis extending in an axial impact direction. In one embodiment, a tensile fastener extends in the axial impact direction and connects overlapping portions of the upper and lower post members. In another embodiment, a shear fastener extends transversely to the axial impact direction and is the only connection between the upper and lower post members. In another aspect, a guardrail assembly includes first and second rail sections, with a deforming member deforming the first rail section as it moves relative to the second rail section. Methods of using and assembling a guardrail assembly are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 15/00 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollardsArrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact

Abstract

A breakaway support post for a guardrail includes an upper post member and a lower post member. The upper and lower post members are overlapping and configured such that the upper and lower post members are non-rotatable relative to each other about an axis extending in an axial impact direction. In one embodiment, a tensile fastener extends in the axial impact direction and connects overlapping portions of the upper and lower post members. In another embodiment, a shear fastener extends transversely to the axial impact direction and is the only connection between the upper and lower post members. In another aspect, a guardrail assembly includes first and second rail sections, with a deforming member deforming the first rail section as it moves relative to the second rail section. Methods of using and assembling a guardrail assembly are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 15/00 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollardsArrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact

Abstract

A vehicle restraint system includes a strap assembly configured to be positioned on a portion of a tire of a vehicle to secure the vehicle to a configurable track assembly, such that the strap assembly is configured to be coupled to the configurable track assembly on inboard side of the tire of the vehicle. System includes a pin assembly configured to be coupled to the config-urable track assembly on outboard side of the tire of the vehicle, such that the pin assembly is operable to receive the strap assem-bly. System also includes a winch assembly configured to be coupled to the configurable track assembly and to a second end of the strap assembly, such that the winch assembly is uncoupled from the pin assembly and operable to tighten the strap assembly around a portion of the tire.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 3/075 - Vehicle retainers for wheels, hubs, or axle shafts
• B60P 3/079 - Tie-downs