Flood protection gate for vehicular & pedestrian traffic

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-06-20
OBERMEYER HENRY K
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[0003]Accordingly, it is the object of this invention to provide a water control gate system that provides for easy an

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Conventional bottom hinged water control gates are fitted with irregularly shaped hinges and reinforcing rib

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[0021]Referring now to FIG. 1a, automobile 1 transmits by its tire 2 a portion of its weight to gate panel 3 which in turn compresses spacer 4 onto air bladder 5 which in turn transmits its load to roadway surface 6.

[0022]Referring now to FIG. 1b, a detailed cross section is shown, in the gate-raised position, of the gate assembly of FIG. 1a. Hinge flap 8 is clamped to gate panel 3 by means of hinge retainer 7 and hinge retainer bolts 17. Hinge flap 8 is secured on its upstream end by clamp 9.

[0023]Referring to FIG. 1c, hinge flap 8 is preferably molded in its gate-lowered configuration in which position it presents a flush flat surface to pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Clamp 9 is secured to roadway 6 by means of anchors 10. Spacer 4 is bolted to gate panel 3 by means of bolts 16. The air connection to the air bladder 5 is comprised of upper fitting portion 26 and lower fitting portion 27. The air connection is connected to air supply hose 28.

[0024]Referring to FIG. 1d, locking s...

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The invention relates to a roadway flood protection and traffic barrier which provides a smooth upper surface for vehicles, pedestrians, etc. and is thin enough to be mounted to the surface of an existing roadway or parking garage ramp, for example. A hinge mechanism is disclosed which facilitates the provision of a smooth roadway surface as well as a tight seal. A locking strut is provided that keeps the gate panels raised even in case of air pressure loss and which is remotely controllable.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This system relates to bottom hinged gates which may act as a barrier to water flow or may, alternatively or additionally be used as a barrier to vehicles. The gate in its lowered position provides may be configured to provide a smooth weight bearing continuation of the roadway surface or, alternatively, may be configured to mount on an existing roadway surface.PRIOR ART[0002]Conventional bottom hinged water control gates are fitted with irregularly shaped hinges and reinforcing ribs which do not obstruct water flow but do pose a hazard or even a barrier to vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Conventional bottom hinged traffic barriers have utilized mechanical hinges which are subject to leakage of water and corrosion and mechanical actuators which are subject to corrosion. Prior disclosures by this inventor have required deeper excavation depths and have not incorporated wedge connected air bladders and hinge flaps which provide superior economy and durabil...

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IPC IPC(8): E02B7/44
CPCE02B3/104E02B7/44E02B7/005
Inventor OBERMEYER, HENRY K.
Owner OBERMEYER HENRY K
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