Energy absorption structure of highway crash cushion
By introducing a combination of buffer contact devices and energy absorption devices into highway crash pads, the problems of easy compaction of gravel filling and insufficient protection of energy absorption frames are solved, achieving multi-level energy absorption and buffering, and improving the protective capability of crash pads.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520612079.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-02
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-07
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-04-02
AI Technical Summary
The existing highway crash pads filled with gravel tend to become compacted, which weakens the impact effect, while the energy-absorbing frame is difficult to achieve the ideal protective effect.
It adopts a combined structure of buffer contact device, buffer auxiliary device and energy absorption device, including contact head, buffer filling plate, buffer spring, buffer rubber plate, slide bar and energy absorption frame, which absorbs the impact energy of vehicle through multi-stage energy absorption and buffering mechanism.
It achieves multi-level buffering and energy absorption, effectively reducing damage to vehicles and passengers, improving the protective effect of the crash pad, and reducing the severity of accidents.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of highway anti-collision technology, and more specifically, to a highway anti-collision pad energy absorption structure. Background Technology
[0002] Highway crash barriers are safety protection devices installed along highways, at intersections, bridges, and other locations. Their main function is to absorb impact energy during a vehicle collision, reducing damage to the vehicle and its occupants. They typically consist of end caps, energy-absorbing material, side guardrails, crossbars, and rear supports. When a vehicle impacts a crash barrier, the end caps deform, the energy-absorbing material absorbs the collision energy, and the rear supports resist the vehicle's impact force, preventing further forward propulsion and effectively protecting the safety of passengers and reducing the severity of the accident. Highway crash barriers play a crucial role in improving highway traffic safety and reducing accident fatalities.
[0003] A search revealed an existing patent (publication number: CN220521171U) that discloses a highway crash pad structure, belonging to the field of highway crash pads. This highway crash pad structure includes a contact head, a support plate, and an energy-absorbing frame. The energy-absorbing frame includes several energy-absorbing cylinders, and the support plate includes a base plate section and a vertical plate section. Several sliding rods are fixedly installed on the contact head located at the connection between the contact head and the energy-absorbing frame. By setting the energy-absorbing structure of the highway crash pad to the frame structure of the energy-absorbing frame, when a vehicle impacts the energy-absorbing frame, the frame absorbs energy and contracts, achieving a good energy absorption effect. It also eliminates the need for protective beams, avoiding the risk of protective beams directly intruding or inserting into the passenger compartment, thus improving safety. Furthermore, the sliding rods used to limit the direction of contact head advancement move forward with the contact head, preventing reverse intrusion or insertion into the passenger compartment and avoiding interference with safety.
[0004] The aforementioned device presents two problems during use. Firstly, the gravel filling it with tends to accumulate and compact after repeated impacts, weakening its impact-resistant effect. Secondly, in the event of a severe impact, the energy-absorbing frame alone is insufficient to achieve the desired protective effect. Utility Model Content
[0005] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, this utility model provides a highway crash pad energy-absorbing structure to solve the problems that the filling of gravel is easy to become dense, which weakens the impact effect, and at the same time, it is difficult to achieve the ideal protective effect through the energy-absorbing frame.
[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a highway crash pad energy-absorbing structure, comprising: a mounting post; a supporting mounting device mounted on the mounting post, the supporting mounting device being used for installation; a buffer auxiliary device mounted on the supporting mounting device, the buffer auxiliary device being used for buffering; a buffer contact device mounted on the buffer auxiliary device, the buffer contact device being used for auxiliary buffering; and an energy-absorbing device mounted on one side of the buffer contact device, the energy-absorbing device being used for impact energy absorption.
[0007] Preferably, the support installation device includes: a first mounting plate fixedly installed on the top of the mounting column, the first mounting plate having an installation groove, a support plate fixedly installed on the first mounting plate, an extension plate fixedly installed on one side of the support plate, and a diagonal brace fixedly installed between the support plate and the extension plate.
[0008] Preferably, the buffer auxiliary device includes: a connecting column one fixedly installed inside the mounting groove, a buffer spring one movably sleeved on the outer surface of the connecting column one, a movable block movably installed on the outer surface of the connecting column one, and a connecting column two fixedly installed on the top of the movable block.
[0009] Preferably, there are two sets of connecting post one, buffer spring one, movable block and connecting post two, and the two sets of connecting post one, buffer spring one, movable block and connecting post two are symmetrically arranged on the top of the mounting plate one.
[0010] Preferably, the buffer contact device includes: a contact head fixedly installed on the top of the second connecting column, a buffer filling plate fixedly installed inside the contact head, a second buffer spring fixedly installed on one side of the buffer filling plate, a buffer rubber plate fixedly installed on one side of the second buffer spring, the buffer rubber plate being movably installed inside the contact head, and a second mounting plate fixedly installed on one side of the buffer rubber plate.
[0011] Preferably, the energy-absorbing device includes: a mounting ring fixedly installed on one side of the support plate, a sliding rod movably installed on the support plate, the other end of the sliding rod being fixedly connected to one side of the second mounting plate, an energy-absorbing frame fixedly installed between the support plate and the mounting ring, and the interior of the energy-absorbing frame being filled with cushioning foam.
[0012] Preferably, multiple sets of the energy-absorbing frame and the cushioning foam are provided, and the multiple sets of the energy-absorbing frame and the cushioning foam are equidistantly arranged on the inner side of the slide bar.
[0013] Preferably, four sets of mounting rings and slide rods are provided, and the four sets of mounting rings and slide rods are equidistantly arranged on one side of the support plate and the mounting ring.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0015] This invention utilizes a road crash barrier energy-absorbing structure. When a vehicle impacts the barrier, the first point of contact is the contact head in the buffer contact device. Upon impact, the contact head moves backward, compressing the internal buffer filling material and buffer spring two, providing initial cushioning. Simultaneously, the buffer rubber plate also participates in the cushioning, transferring the force to the mounting plate two. The mounting plate two, via a sliding rod, moves the energy-absorbing frame in the energy-absorbing device backward. During compression, the buffer filling foam inside the energy-absorbing frame absorbs a significant amount of impact energy, achieving secondary energy absorption. Simultaneously, the movable block in the buffer auxiliary device slides on the connecting column one, compressing the buffer spring one, further cushioning the vehicle's impact force, reducing damage to the vehicle and its occupants, effectively protecting the safety of passengers and reducing the severity of accidents. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the support and installation device structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the buffer auxiliary device of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the buffer contact device of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the energy absorption device of this utility model.
[0021] [Figure Labels]
[0022] 1. Mounting column; 2. Support mounting device; 3. Buffer auxiliary device; 4. Buffer contact device; 5. Energy absorption device; 201. Mounting plate one; 202. Mounting groove; 203. Support plate; 204. Extension plate; 205. Diagonal brace; 301. Connecting column one; 302. Buffer spring one; 303. Movable block; 304. Connecting column two; 401. Contact head; 402. Buffer filling plate; 403. Buffer spring two; 404. Buffer rubber plate; 405. Mounting plate two; 501. Mounting ring; 502. Slide rod; 503. Energy absorption frame; 504. Buffer filling foam. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model. Example 1
[0024] A preferred embodiment of the energy-absorbing structure for highway crash pads provided by this utility model is, for example... Figures 1 to 5 As shown: including: mounting column 1; support mounting device 2 mounted on mounting column 1, the support mounting device 2 is used for installation; buffer auxiliary device 3 mounted on support mounting device 2, the buffer auxiliary device 3 is used for buffering; buffer contact device 4 mounted on buffer auxiliary device 3, the buffer contact device 4 is used for auxiliary buffering; energy absorption device 5 mounted on one side of buffer contact device 4, the energy absorption device 5 is used for impact energy absorption.
[0025] In this embodiment, the support installation device 2 includes: an installation plate 201 fixedly installed on the top of the installation column 1, an installation groove 202 is provided on the installation plate 201, a support plate 203 is fixedly installed on the installation plate 201, an extension plate 204 is fixedly installed on one side of the support plate 203, and a diagonal brace 205 is fixedly installed between the support plate 203 and the extension plate 204.
[0026] In this embodiment, the buffer auxiliary device 3 includes: a connecting column 301 fixedly installed inside the mounting groove 202, a buffer spring 302 movably sleeved on the outer surface of the connecting column 301, a movable block 303 movably installed on the outer surface of the connecting column 301, and a connecting column 304 fixedly installed on the top of the movable block 303.
[0027] In this embodiment, two sets of connecting post 301, buffer spring 302, movable block 303, and connecting post 304 are provided, and the two sets of connecting post 301, buffer spring 302, movable block 303, and connecting post 304 are symmetrically arranged on the top of mounting plate 201.
[0028] In this embodiment, the buffer contact device 4 includes: a contact head 401 fixedly installed on the top of the connecting column 304; a buffer filling plate 402 fixedly installed inside the contact head 401; a buffer spring 403 fixedly installed on one side of the buffer filling plate 402; a buffer rubber plate 404 fixedly installed on one side of the buffer spring 403; the buffer rubber plate 404 movably installed inside the contact head 401; and a mounting plate 405 fixedly installed on one side of the buffer rubber plate 404. Example 2
[0029] Based on Embodiment 1, a preferred embodiment of the highway crash pad energy-absorbing structure provided by this utility model is as follows: Figures 1 to 5 As shown: The energy absorption device 5 includes: a mounting ring 501 fixedly installed on one side of the support plate 203, a slide rod 502 movably installed on the support plate 203, the other end of the slide rod 502 being fixedly connected to one side of the mounting plate 405, an energy absorption frame 503 fixedly installed between the support plate 203 and the mounting ring 501, and the interior of the energy absorption frame 503 being filled with cushioning foam 504.
[0030] In this embodiment, multiple sets of energy-absorbing frames 503 and buffer filling foam 504 are provided, and multiple sets of energy-absorbing frames 503 and buffer filling foam 504 are equidistantly arranged on the inner side of slide bar 502.
[0031] In this embodiment, four sets of mounting rings 501 and slide rods 502 are provided, and the four sets of mounting rings 501 and slide rods 502 are equidistantly arranged on one side of the support plate 203 and the mounting rings 501.
[0032] When a vehicle impacts the energy-absorbing structure of the road crash barrier, the first point of contact is the contact head 401 in the buffer contact device 4. Upon impact, the contact head 401 moves backward, compressing the internal buffer filling plate 402 and the second buffer spring 403, providing initial cushioning. Simultaneously, the buffer rubber plate 404 also participates in the cushioning, transferring the force to the second mounting plate 405. The second mounting plate 405, via the slide rod 502, moves the energy-absorbing frame 503 in the energy-absorbing device 5 backward. The buffer filling foam 504 inside the energy-absorbing frame 503 absorbs a large amount of impact energy during compression, achieving secondary energy absorption. At the same time, the movable block 303 in the buffer auxiliary device 3 slides on the connecting column 301, compressing the first buffer spring 302, further cushioning the impact force of the vehicle, reducing damage to the vehicle and its occupants, effectively protecting the safety of passengers and reducing the severity of the accident.
[0033] Finally, the following points should be noted: First, in the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "linkage" should be interpreted broadly, and can be mechanical or electrical connections, or internal connections between two components, or direct connections. "Up", "down", "left", "right", etc. are only used to indicate relative positional relationships. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may change.
[0034] Secondly: The accompanying drawings of the embodiments disclosed in this utility model only involve the structures involved in the embodiments disclosed in this utility model. Other structures can refer to the general design. In the absence of conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.
[0035] Finally: The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A highway crash pad energy-absorbing structure, characterized in that, include: Mounting column (1); A support mounting device (2) is assembled on the mounting column (1), the support mounting device (2) being used for installation; A buffer auxiliary device (3) is mounted on the support mounting device (2), the buffer auxiliary device (3) being used for buffering; A buffer contact device (4) is mounted on the buffer auxiliary device (3), the buffer contact device (4) is used for auxiliary buffering, and the buffer contact device (4) includes: The contact head (401) at the top of the buffer auxiliary device (3) is assembled. A buffer filling plate (402) is fixedly installed inside the contact head (401). A second buffer spring (403) is fixedly installed on one side of the buffer filling plate (402). A buffer rubber plate (404) is fixedly installed on one side of the second buffer spring (403). The buffer rubber plate (404) is movably installed inside the contact head (401). A second mounting plate (405) is fixedly installed on one side of the buffer rubber plate (404). An energy-absorbing device (5) is mounted on one side of the buffer contact device (4), and the energy-absorbing device (5) is used for impact energy absorption.
2. The energy-absorbing structure for a highway crash pad according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support mounting device (2) includes: A mounting plate (201) is fixedly installed on the top of the mounting column (1). The mounting plate (201) has a mounting groove (202). A support plate (203) is fixedly installed on the mounting plate (201). An extension plate (204) is fixedly installed on one side of the support plate (203). A diagonal brace (205) is fixedly installed between the support plate (203) and the extension plate (204).
3. The energy-absorbing structure of a highway crash pad according to claim 2, characterized in that, The buffer auxiliary device (3) includes: A connecting column 1 (301) is fixedly installed inside the mounting groove (202). A buffer spring 1 (302) is movably sleeved on the outer surface of the connecting column 1 (301). A movable block (303) is movably installed on the outer surface of the connecting column 1 (301). A connecting column 2 (304) is fixedly installed on the top of the movable block (303).
4. The energy-absorbing structure of a highway crash pad according to claim 3, characterized in that, Two sets of the connecting post one (301), buffer spring one (302), movable block (303), and connecting post two (304) are provided. The two sets of the connecting post one (301), buffer spring one (302), movable block (303), and connecting post two (304) are symmetrically arranged on the top of the mounting plate one (201). The contact head (401) is fixedly installed on the connecting post two (304).
5. The energy-absorbing structure of a highway crash pad according to claim 2, characterized in that, The energy absorption device (5) includes: A mounting ring (501) is fixedly installed on one side of the support plate (203). A sliding rod (502) is movably installed on the support plate (203). The other end of the sliding rod (502) is fixedly connected to one side of the second mounting plate (405). An energy-absorbing frame (503) is fixedly installed between the support plate (203) and the mounting ring (501). The interior of the energy-absorbing frame (503) is filled with cushioning foam (504).
6. The energy-absorbing structure of a highway crash pad according to claim 5, characterized in that, Multiple sets of the energy-absorbing frame (503) and the buffer filling foam (504) are provided, and the multiple sets of the energy-absorbing frame (503) and the buffer filling foam (504) are equidistantly arranged on the inner side of the slide bar (502).
7. The energy-absorbing structure of a highway crash pad according to claim 6, characterized in that, The mounting ring (501) and slide bar (502) are provided in four sets, and the four sets of mounting ring (501) and slide bar (502) are equidistantly arranged on one side of the support plate (203) and mounting ring (501).
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Road crash pad structure
CN220521171U
