EP0083983A1
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Road barriers and road signs
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-01-10
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2003-01-10
Abstract
Abstract Support means 62,78 are provided which are releasably attachable to a crash barrier 63 at any desired point along the length of the crash barrier. The support means enable devices such as signs and road barriers to be connected to the crash barrier at any desired point. For example the post 83 of a sign may be inserted in a tube 78 forming part of the support means.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 13:41
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01F; E01F13/00; E01F13/04; E01F13/06; E01F13/02; E01F9/00; E01F9/60; E01F9/658; E01F9/669
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
41 words
A road barrier adapted to be placed across a roadway, characterised in that the barrier (302) is provided at one end with support means (1) adapted to be mounted on a crash barrier (20) extending along the side of a roadway.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
41 words
A road barrier adapted to be placed across a roadway, characterised in that the barrier (302) is provided at one end with support means (1) adapted to be mounted on a crash barrier (20) extending along the side of a roadway.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A road barrier as claimed in claim 1, in which the support means (1) is movable along the length of the crash barrier (20), enabling the road barrier to be positioned at any desired point.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A road barrier as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, in which the barrier is telescopic, allowing it to span one or more lanes of a motor way.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A road barrier as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, in which the barrier comprises extension pieces (11) with opposing spigot and socket ends which interengage and may be adapted to engage the support means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A road barrier as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, in which a signpost (201) can be secured to the support means or to the road barrier.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
A signpost characterised in that it is provided with support means (1) adapted to be mounted on a crash barrier (20) extending along the side of a road way, such that the support means (1) is movable along the crash barrier to any desired position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
A signpost characterised in that it is provided with support means (1) adapted to be mounted on a crash barrier (20) extending along the side of a road way, such that the support means (1) is movable along the crash barrier to any desired position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
A signpost as claimed in claim 6, in which the support means (1) comprises a quick release mechanism by which the support means may be attached to the crash barrier.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
48 words
A signpost as claimed in claim 7, in which the quick release mechanism comprises a member which has a connection with the support means at one end allowing pivotal movement, and is provided at its other end with a catch member for releasable engagement with the support member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
A signpost as claimed in any one of claims 6 to 8, in which the signpost is removably mounted in the support means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
A signpost as claimed in claim 9, in which the signpost is mounted by releasably securing the post in a hollow member carried on the support means.
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