Device restricting access for a motorized two-wheeler to a specific area

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for restricting access (2) for a two-wheeled vehicle to a specific area, the device comprising: - two lateral elements delimiting a passage between them, - a central structure (18) extending between the two lateral elements, the central structure comprising a set of curved tubes (20) extending vertically and having ends (22) intended to be fixed to the ground, the curved tubes (20) being parallel to each other and extending perpendicularly to an axis (A) connecting the lateral elements, the curved tubes (20) being of a height and having a spacing from each other and from the lateral elements configured to allow the passage of bicycles and prevent the passage of motorized two-wheeled vehicles. Figure 1

Description

Title of the invention: Device for restricting access of a motorized two-wheeler to a specific area

[0001] The invention relates to a device for restricting access for a motorized two-wheeler to a specific area, in particular to a public garden or to a lane reserved for bicycles.

[0002] It is necessary to restrict access for motorized two-wheelers to certain areas, including a public garden, a square, or other similar public space. In particular, access for motorized two-wheelers to such spaces must be prohibited, while access for bicycles must be permitted.

[0003] Prior art already exists for devices restricting access to certain roads or locations for motorized two-wheelers. Document EP 1 762 658 A1, for example, discloses such an access restriction device. This device consists of a first part comprising a projection that blocks motorized two-wheelers, as well as chicanes made of city barriers or short pivoting barriers. The drawback of such a device, even though it has proven effective, is that the projection does not allow all types of bicycles to pass, while the barriers have only limited effectiveness in restricting access to motorized two-wheelers.

[0004] There are, generally speaking, devices so restrictive that they prevent the passage of certain types of bicycles or devices not restrictive enough and through which motorized two-wheelers can pass.

[0005] The invention aims to provide the most effective possible two-wheeler access restriction device against them while guaranteeing passage for all types of bicycles.

[0006] To this end, the invention relates to a device for restricting access of a two-wheeled vehicle to a specific area, the device comprising:

[0007] - two lateral elements delimiting a passage between them,

[0008] - a central structure extending between the two lateral elements, the structure central comprising a set of curved tubes extending vertically and including ends intended to be fixed to the ground, the curved tubes being parallel to each other and extending perpendicularly to an axis connecting the lateral elements, the curved tubes being of a height and having a spacing from each other and from the lateral elements configured to permit the passage of bicycles and prevent the passage of motorized two-wheelers.

[0009] Thus, an access restriction device is obtained whose action focuses on the width of the wheels of vehicles authorized or not to pass through the device. Access restrictions. This is indeed a fairly crucial factor, as bicycle wheels are narrower than motorized two-wheeler wheels. It is therefore possible to define a width range between adjacent curved tubes, or between a curved tube and an adjacent side element, that prevents the passage of a motorized two-wheeler by blocking its front wheel, while still allowing bicycle wheels to pass. The same applies to the height of the curved tubes: they can be high enough to block the passage of a two-wheeler, for example, the lower skirt located under the footrests of a scooter, but low enough not to rub against parts of a bicycle.

[0010] Consequently, the combination of the height of the curved tubes and the spacing between the curved tubes themselves and with the lateral elements considerably hinders the passage of motorized two-wheelers. The owner of such a vehicle would be forced to lift it to get it over the obstacle, encouraging them to use an alternative access route.

[0011] Depending on other optional features of the access restriction device taken alone or in combination: - The height of the bent tubes is between 130 and 170 millimeters, - The spacing between adjacent bent tubes and between an adjacent bent tube and a lateral element is between 80 and 330 millimeters - the spacing between adjacent bent tubes and between an adjacent bent tube and a lateral element are all identical, - the spacing between adjacent bent tubes and between an adjacent bent tube and a lateral element are different, - The bent tubes are connected to each other by at least one second fixing plate for the bent tubes together, - at least one of the lateral elements is formed by a passage restriction post, - at least one of the lateral elements forms a mast comprising at least one additional element chosen from: • means of displaying information, for example information on the operation of the access restriction device and / or information on access prohibition, • a handrail, - the side elements and the curved tubes are made of steel, - the access restriction device also includes at least one rail of guidance for visually impaired people - the access restriction device further includes at least one pedestrian passage device, for example a swinging barrier, cooperating with a lateral element, Brief description of the figures

[0012] The invention will be better understood upon reading the following description, given solely by way of example and made with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:

[0013] [Fig-1] is a perspective view of an access restriction device according to the invention,

[0014] [Fig.2] is a front view of an access restriction device according to the invention,

[0015] [Fig.3] is a side view of an access restriction device according to the invention,

[0016] [Fig.4] is a perspective view of an access restriction device according to a second embodiment of the invention,

[0017] [Fig.5] is a perspective view of an access restriction device according to a third embodiment of the invention,

[0018] [Fig.6] is a perspective view of an access restriction device according to a fourth embodiment of the invention, and

[0019] [Fig.7] is a perspective view of an access restriction device according to a fifth variant of the invention. Detailed description

[0020] Reference is now made to [Fig. 1] illustrating a device restricting access 2 for a motorized two-wheeler to a particular space. This may be, firstly, a lane reserved for bicycles, or a public space accessible to bicycles but not to motorized two-wheelers.

[0021] The access restriction device 2 comprises, firstly, two lateral elements, a post 4 and a bollard 6, for example with a domed base, as in the embodiment shown in [Fig. 1]. The nature of the lateral elements can vary; they could also be a wall, a low wall, a barrier, a lighting pole, etc. The combination of the lateral elements can also vary (a bollard with a post, two posts, two bollards as seen in [Fig. 7], a low wall and a post, a bollard and a wall, etc.). The essential point is to create a passage between two lateral elements, delimited by them. They therefore define the desired width of a passage, for example, between 900 and 1100 millimeters, depending on the type of bicycles whose passage must be permitted.

[0022] The mast 4 can be formed from a steel tube, for example with a diameter of 76 millimeters and a thickness of 3 millimeters, the bottom of which can be mounted on a mounting plate 14, for example forming a square with sides of 200 millimeters and a thickness of 8 millimeters. The mast 4 can have a height of between 2.3 meters and 3 meters.

[0023] The post 6 can be formed from a steel tube, for example with a diameter of 76 millimeters and a thickness of 3 millimeters, the bottom of which can be mounted on a first fixing plate 14, for example forming a square of 200 millimeters on each side and 8 millimeters thick. All these dimensions can obviously vary.

[0024] In the case of a mast 4, the latter may comprise at least one of the following elements: - Means of displaying information 8, for example information on the operation of the access restriction device 2 and / or information on access prohibition. This could, for example, be pictograms. - A handrail 10.

[0025] These elements are optional as well as being cumulative or mutually exclusive.

[0026] The information display means 8 can take the form of a sheet of steel, for example 3 millimeters thick and cut out so as to display the desired information.

[0027] Each handrail 10 can be formed, as in the example shown in Figures 1 to 4, from a curved tubular structure fixed to the mast 4 and extending in a direction parallel to a direction of travel through the passage delimited by the lateral elements (two curved structures aligned in Figures 1 to 4). Each curved structure can be formed from a steel tube, for example with a diameter of 48.3 millimeters and a thickness, for example, of 2.6 millimeters. The dimensions of the handrail 10, as well as the number of handrails 10 or their arrangement, may differ from the example shown.

[0028] As can be seen in [Fig. 5], the access restriction device 2 may further include at least one guide rail 12 for visually impaired persons (two in [Fig. 5]). The guide rails 12 in [Fig. 5] are arranged on either side of the mast 4, in particular the first mounting plate 14, and are fixed to the ground, for example bolted to the ground (for example, in a concrete slab, for example, with a mix design of 350 kg / m³). The total length of the guide rails 12 can be approximately 1,500 millimeters, taking into account the width of the first mounting plate 14. Again, the dimensions of the guide rail(s) 12, as well as the number of elements forming them or their arrangement, may differ from the example shown.

[0029] Advantageously, and as can be seen in [Fig. 4], the access restriction device 2 may further comprise a pedestrian passage element, for example a swing barrier 16, cooperating, for example, with a lateral element, here the post 6. In the illustrated example, the swing barrier 16 cooperates with the post 6 to form two passage lanes of adjustable width (by swinging the swing barrier 16). Such swing barriers are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in further detail.

[0030] The access restriction device 2 further comprises a central structure 18 extending between the two lateral elements, the central structure 18 comprising a set of curved tubes 20 extending vertically (meaning that they form projections extending vertically from the ground) and comprising ends 22 intended to be fixed to the ground, the curved tubes 20 being parallel to each other and extending perpendicularly to an axis A connecting the lateral elements (illustrated in [Fig.7]), the curved tubes 20 being of a height and having a spacing from each other and from the lateral elements configured to allow the passage of bicycles and prevent the passage of motorized two-wheelers.

[0031] The number of bent tubes 20, forming a comb, may differ from the examples of the invention illustrating four bent tubes 20.

[0032] In the illustrated example, each curved tube 20 comprises two ends 22 extending substantially vertically and a central portion 24 extending substantially horizontally (references to [Fig. 7]). This allows, for example, the formation of a large and effective wheel passage area in terms of its access restriction capabilities. It would also be possible for the shape of each curved tube 20 to be different, for example, in the shape of an arc of a circle.

[0033] The bent tubes 20 can, for example, be steel tubes, with a diameter, for example, of 42.4 millimeters, and a thickness, for example, of 2.6 millimeters. These dimensions can obviously vary.

[0034] Advantageously, the height of the curved tubes 20 can be between 130 and 170 millimeters. Such a range of heights makes it possible to obtain the desired technical effect, namely blocking the passage of two motorized wheels lower than bicycles.

[0035] Advantageously, the spacing between adjacent bent tubes 20 and between an adjacent bent tube 20 and a lateral element can be between 80 and 330 millimeters. Such a range of spacings makes it possible to effectively lock the wheels of motorized two-wheelers.

[0036] The spacings between adjacent bent tubes 20 and between an adjacent bent tube 20 and a lateral element can all be identical or different (all different from each other or with the existence of groups of different spacings), and this depending on the overall shape taken by the access restriction device 2 and in order to effectively restrict access to motorized two-wheelers.

[0037] Like the mast 4 and the post 6 in the embodiments of the invention, the bent tubes 20 can be connected to each other by at least one second fixing plate 14' of the bent tubes 20. Two second fixing plates 14' are used in the embodiments of the invention. A single fixing plate could also be used. The second fixing plate(s) 14' allow the bent tubes 20 to be fixed in the ground, for example by bolting into a concrete slab such as the one described above. It is possible, as can be seen in [Fig.6], to embed the fixings in the ground, for example by pouring a concrete base, so as to prevent any dismantling of the bent tubes 20.

[0038] The second fixing plate(s) 14' can be formed from sheets of a thickness, for example, equal to 8 millimeters. This can obviously vary.

[0039] The invention is not limited to the embodiments shown, and other embodiments will be obvious to a person skilled in the art. In particular, it is possible to vary all the dimensions listed above, the shape of the bent tubes, or the nature of the lateral elements. List of references

[0040] 2: access restriction device 4: mast 6: post

[0041] 8: means of displaying information

[0042] 10: handrail

[0043] 12: guide rail

[0044] 14: first fixing plate

[0045] 14': second fixing plate

[0046] 16: oscillating barrier

[0047] 18: central structure

[0048] 20: curved tubes

[0049] 22: extremities

[0050] 24: central portions

[0051] A: axis of connection of the lateral elements

Claims

Demands

1. Access restriction device (2) for a two-wheeler to a defined area, the device comprising: - two lateral elements delimiting a passage between them, - a central structure (18) extending between the two lateral elements, the central structure comprising a set of curved tubes (20) extending vertically and comprising ends (22) intended to be fixed to the ground, the curved tubes (20) being parallel to each other and extending perpendicularly to an axis (A) connecting the lateral elements, the curved tubes (20) being of a height and having a spacing from each other and from the lateral elements configured to allow the passage of bicycles and prevent the passage of motorized two-wheelers.

2. Access restriction device (2) according to claim 1, wherein the height of the bent tubes (20) is between 130 and 170 millimeters.

3. Access restriction device (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the spacing between adjacent bent tubes (20) and between an adjacent bent tube (20) and lateral element is between 80 and 330 millimeters.

4. Access restriction device (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the spacings between adjacent bent tubes (20) and between an adjacent bent tube (20) and lateral element are all identical.

5. Access restriction device (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the spacings between adjacent bent tubes (20) and between an adjacent bent tube (20) and lateral element are different.

6. An access restriction device (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one of the lateral elements forms a mast (4) comprising at least one additional element selected from: - means for displaying information (8), for example, operating information of the device

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9. access restriction (2) and / or access prohibition information, - a handrail (10). Access restriction device (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising at least one guide rail (12) for visually impaired persons. Access restriction device (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising at least one pedestrian passage element, for example a swinging barrier (16), cooperating with a lateral element. Access restriction device (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the bent tubes (20) are connected to each other by at least one second fixing plate (14') of the bent tubes (20) together.

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