Browsing by Subject "E01F 15/146"
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Advanced dynamic impact extension module
(United States. Patent and Trademark OfficeTexas A&M University. Libraries, 1989-04-18)An advanced dynamic impact extension module, used to protect occupants of vehicles from the adverse effects of instantaneous deacceleration of a vehicle when the vehicle impacts an end of a concrete barrier wall is disclosed. ... -
Advanced dynamic impact extension module
(United States. Patent and Trademark OfficeTexas A&M University. Libraries, 1990-03-20)An advanced dynamic impact extension module, used to protect occupants of vehicles from the adverse effects of extremely rapid deacceleration of a vehicle when the vehicle impacts an end of a concrete barrier wall is ... -
Barrel crash cushions
(United States. Patent and Trademark OfficeTexas A&M University. Libraries, 2000-10-03)Apparatus and methods are described relating to barrel crash cushions which readily collapse when impacted from a substantially end-on direction, and are more capable than conventional designs of substantially redirecting ... -
Energy absorbant module
(United States. Patent and Trademark OfficeTexas A&M University. Libraries, 2000-07-04)A novel energy absorbing module is described which is relatively inexpensive, easy to make and provides for a relatively consistent crush resistance along its length when impacted axially. The module is made up of a generally ... -
Energy absorbing device having notches and pre-bent sections
(United States. Patent and Trademark OfficeTexas A&M University. Libraries, 2008-06-24)According to one embodiment of the invention, an energy-absorbing device includes a section of material having a plurality of crush zones along a longitudinal length thereof, a first crush zone of the plurality of crush ... -
Gandy dancer: end piece for crash cushion or rail end treatment
(United States. Patent and Trademark OfficeTexas A&M University. Libraries, 1994-09-20)A method of cushioning highway vehicle impacts and an improved end piece for a highway crash cushion or rail end treatment for concrete barriers or for guard rail terminals. The end piece has means to trap the bumper or ... -
Hybrid energy absorbing reusable terminal
(United States. Patent and Trademark OfficeTexas A&M University. Libraries, 2006-09-26)An energy absorbing terminal is described that is made up of a plurality of cells partially defined by cambered panels made of thermoplastic or another suitable material. The panels are supported upon rectangular frames. ... -
Hybrid energy absorbing reusable terminal
(United States. Patent and Trademark OfficeTexas A&M University. Libraries, 2007-07-24)An energy absorbing terminal is described that is made up of a plurality of cells partially defined by cambered panels made of thermoplastic or another suitable material. The panels are supported upon rectangular frames. ... -
Hybrid energy absorbing reusable terminal
(United States. Patent and Trademark OfficeTexas A&M University. Libraries, 2009-10-06)An energy absorbing terminal is described that is made up of a plurality of cells partially defined by cambered panels made of thermoplastic or another suitable material. The panels are supported upon rectangular frames. ... -
Module for use in a crash barrier and crash barrier
(United States. Patent and Trademark OfficeTexas A&M University. Libraries, 2016-08-02)A module suitable for use in a crash barrier has a diaphragm with opposite first and second sides. First and second cellular foam blocks are coupled to the first and second sides of the diaphragm respectively. A wrap layer ... -
Pipe rack crash cushion
(United States. Patent and Trademark OfficeTexas A&M University. Libraries, 2001-01-30)A collapsible crash barrier for use as and end treatment for a commonly known "Jersey Barrier" provides a frame assembly having a tubular construction and circular guides to control axial collapse of the barrier. A saddle ...