In one embodiment, a self-restoring crash cushion including multiple diaphragms spaced along a length direction of the cushion, an elongated track adapted to be anchored to the ground that extends along the length direction under the cushion, the diaphragms being mounted to the track in a manner in which they can slide along the track when impacted by a moving vehicle or when the cushion is being restored, and means for dissipating energy of the moving vehicle.


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    Title :

    SELF-RESTORING CRASH CUSHIONS


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2017-01-19


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    E01F ADDITIONAL WORK, SUCH AS EQUIPPING ROADS OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PLATFORMS, HELICOPTER LANDING STAGES, SIGNS, SNOW FENCES, OR THE LIKE , Zusätzliche Baumaßnahmen, wie die Ausstattung von Straßen oder die bauliche Ausbildung von Bahnsteigen, Landeplätzen für Hubschrauber, Wegweisern, Schneezäunen oder dgl. / B66D Haspeln , CAPSTANS



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