High tide level protection vehicle stopper
The vehicle stopper design addresses drainage and high tide issues by using a sealed gap mechanism with a sheet member and holding member to prevent seawater intrusion, ensuring effective drainage and resilience against high tides.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- FUTURE LINE CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-27
AI Technical Summary
Existing port and fishing port vehicle stoppers face issues with drainage, sand and debris accumulation, and vulnerability to high tides and storm surges, particularly exacerbated by climate change and extreme weather events.
A vehicle stopper design featuring a wheel stop member on a base frame with a sheet member that seals the gap between the base frame and the ground, using a sheet holding member with comb-shaped portions and L-shaped fixing parts to prevent seawater intrusion and maintain drainage, while being anchored with anchor bolts.
The design ensures effective drainage, prevents sand and debris accumulation, remains user-friendly, and withstands high tides and storm surges, providing robust protection against seawater ingress.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to a high tide countermeasure vehicle stopper, and more particularly to a high tide countermeasure vehicle stopper installed in a mooring facility for a port or fishing port.
Background Art
[0002] Patent Document 1 describes a synthetic resin quay stone for a port, which is installed by pouring concrete on site at a mooring facility or a pier in a port.
[0003] The synthetic resin quay stone for a port forms a block-shaped quay stone with a hollow part inside by synthetic resin, and an injection port for filling fresh concrete is opened on the upper surface of the quay stone in communication with the hollow part, and a joint port communicating with the road surface is opened on the bottom surface of the quay stone, and fixing holes through which the tips of anchor bolts penetrate are provided on the periphery of the joint port.
[0004] Since the grounding part of the vehicle stopper for a port described in Patent Document 1 is completely closed, there are problems such as poor drainage and accumulation of garbage and sand.
[0005] To solve this problem, there is a vehicle stopper for a port and fishing port described in Non-Patent Document 1.
[0006] The vehicle stopper for a port and fishing port described in Non-Patent Document 1 places a square steel pipe serving as a vehicle stopper on a base frame that is installed floating from the ground surface so as to form a gap between the ground surface that is the surface of the mooring facility, and fixes it with anchor bolts, and covers the base frame with a cover.
Prior Art Documents
Patent Documents
[0007]
Patent Document 1
Non-Patent Documents
[0008] [Non-Patent Document 1] https: / / www.miraikouro.co.jp / infrastructure / column_stopper / [Overview of the Initiative] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]
[0009] The port and fishing port vehicle stopper described in Non-Patent Document 1 has a gap formed between the bottom surface of the square steel pipe and the ground surface, so rainwater does not accumulate, it has good drainage, and sand and debris do not accumulate, making it very convenient to use.
[0010] However, it had the problem that when high tides or climate change caused high water levels to exceed the mooring facilities, seawater would seep into the land through the gaps.
[0011] In particular, due to the effects of extreme weather events associated with recent global warming, it is expected that storm surges will become more frequent in the future. Therefore, there is a need for storm surge-resistant vehicle stoppers that maintain ease of use while also being able to withstand high tides.
[0012] In other words, the problem that the present invention aims to solve is to provide a vehicle stopper that has good drainage, does not accumulate sand or debris, is easy to use, and is also designed to withstand high tides. [Means for solving the problem]
[0013] The means for solving the problems of the present invention are as follows.
[0014] Firstly, A wheel stop is installed by placing a wheel stop member on a base frame that can be fixed in such a way that it forms a gap between the base frame and the ground surface, and then fixing it in place with fixing means. A high tide countermeasure vehicle stopper characterized by having a sheet member attached to the lower end of the landward side of the vehicle stopper member that forms a gap, which seals the gap and has its tip curled towards the sea to contact the ground surface.
[0015] Secondly, A wheel stop is installed by placing a wheel stop member on a base frame that can be fixed in such a way that it forms a gap between the base frame and the ground surface, and then fixing it in place with fixing means. A sheet member is attached to the lower end of the landward side of the vehicle stopper member that forms the gap, to seal the gap and to wrap its tip towards the seaward side so that it contacts the ground surface. A high tide countermeasure vehicle stopper characterized by having a sheet holding member attached to the lower end of the landward side of the vehicle stopper member that forms a gap, the sheet holding member having an opening that prevents the leading edge of the sheet member from being pushed outwards towards the land by seawater, and that does not obstruct rainwater from the landward side from flowing towards the sea.
[0016] Thirdly, The high tide level countermeasure vehicle stopper described in the second above, The sheet holding member has a comb-shaped holding portion that holds the sheet member so as not to be pushed towards the land, a plurality of openings located between the holding portions, and an L-shaped fixing portion that is fixed to the ground surface on the land side. A floodgate designed to protect against high tides, characterized in that the tip of the holding portion does not come into contact with the ground surface.
[0017] Here, the wheel stopper member is not limited to any member that has a horizontally elongated shape and sufficient rigidity to withstand the load on the vehicle's tires; for example, a square steel pipe can be used.
[0018] The means of fastening are not limited to any means of fixing the vehicle stopper member to a mooring facility; for example, anchor bolts can be used.
[0019] The sheet material can be any sheet-like material that is weather-resistant, waterproof, and flexible; for example, tent tarpaulin fabric can be used.
[0020] The sheet holding member is a horizontally elongated member that can be fixed in close contact with the lower end of the landward side of the vehicle stopper member, with the upper end of the sheet member being fixed to the lower end of the landward side, and has comb-shaped holding parts that hold the leading end of the sheet member so as not to be pushed out to the landward side by seawater, and has openings located between the holding parts that do not obstruct rainwater from the landward side from flowing to the seaward side.
Advantages of the Invention
[0021] According to the present invention, the following effects can be achieved.
[0022] The high tide countermeasure vehicle stopper of the present invention has a seat member attached to the lower end side of the land side surface of the vehicle stopper member that forms a gap, which closes the gap and has its tip side卷入 the sea side and contacts the ground surface. Therefore, it has good drainage, sand, dust, etc. do not accumulate, it is easy to use, and it is also possible to cope with the occurrence of high tides exceeding the mooring facilities due to high tides and climate change.
[0023] In particular, the high tide countermeasure vehicle stopper provided with a seat holding member can hold the tip side of the seat member so that it is not pushed by seawater and pushed out to the land side due to the influence of seawater exceeding the mooring facilities caused by high tides and climate change.
[0024] Furthermore, the one having a comb-shaped holding part for holding the seat member, a plurality of openings, and an L-shaped fixing part, and the tip side of the holding part does not contact the ground surface is excellent in drainage effect and can also sufficiently cope with the influence of seawater exceeding the mooring facilities due to high tides and climate change.
Brief Description of the Drawings
[0025] [Figure 1] It is a perspective view of the high tide countermeasure vehicle stopper of Example 1 according to the present invention. [Figure 2] It is an explanatory view of the high tide countermeasure vehicle stopper of Example 1. [Figure 3] It is an explanatory view of the main part of the high tide countermeasure vehicle stopper of Example 1. [Figure 4] It is a perspective view of the high tide countermeasure vehicle stopper of Example 2 according to the present invention. [Figure 5] It is an explanatory view of the high tide countermeasure vehicle stopper of Example 2. [Figure 6] It is an explanatory view of the main part of the high tide countermeasure vehicle stopper of Example 2. [Figure 7] It is a perspective view of the high tide countermeasure vehicle stopper of Example 3 according to the present invention. [Figure 8] This is an explanatory diagram of the high tide countermeasure vehicle stopper for Example 3. [Modes for carrying out the invention]
[0026] Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In the attached drawings, identical components are denoted by the same reference numeral, and redundant explanations have been omitted. The description herein represents only one embodiment of the present invention, and therefore the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. [Examples]
[0027] As shown in Figure 1, the high tide bollard of this embodiment 1 is installed in a state where it is floating above the ground surface G such that a gap is formed between it and the ground surface G. A sheet member 2 that closes the gap and has its tip wrapped towards the sea side S to contact the ground surface G, and a sheet holding member 11 are attached to the lower end of the land side 1a of the square steel pipe 1.
[0028] In Figure 1, reference numeral 3 indicates a cover attached to the end of the rectangular steel pipe 1, reference numeral 4 indicates a base frame on which the rectangular steel pipe 1 is placed, reference numeral 5 indicates a mounting screw for fastening the cover 3 to the base frame 4, and reference numeral 6 indicates a sealing material to be filled between the cover 3 and the rectangular steel pipe 1.
[0029] Although not shown in the diagram, in addition to the contact points between cover 3 and the ground surface, areas where seawater may enter due to high tide levels are treated with sealing material or waterproof packing tape to prevent water ingress.
[0030] At the end of the horizontally elongated rectangular steel pipe 1, which is a vehicle stopper member, a work hole 1b, indicated by a dotted line, is formed on the upper surface hidden by the cover 3, for inserting a nut 7 to be attached to the anchor bolt shown in Figures 2 and 3.
[0031] As shown in Figure 3, inside the cover 3, a rectangular steel pipe 1 is placed on a base frame 4 that can be fixed in such a way that a gap C is formed between it and the ground surface, and is fixed to the port mooring facility by anchor bolts.
[0032] [Sheet material]
[0033] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the sheet member 2 is a long, narrow sheet made of Ultramax®, a tarpaulin fabric used for tents. When not pressed by seawater, its tip is folded in a curved shape towards the sea side S, and it is sized to contact the ground surface G (see Figure 1).
[0034] As shown in Figure 3(b), the sheet member 2 is attached to the lower end of the landward side 1a (see Figure 1) of the rectangular steel pipe 1 by a thick adhesive member 13 formed on both sides of an adhesive material that is waterproof.
[0035] [Sheet holding member]
[0036] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the sheet holding member 11, which has an elongated shape with its upper end bent toward the sea side S, has a comb-shaped holding portion 11a that holds the tip of the sheet member 2 so as not to be pushed toward the land side by seawater, a plurality of openings 11b provided adjacent to the holding portion 11a that do not obstruct rainwater from the land side flowing toward the sea side S, three L-shaped fixing portions 11c that are fixed to the ground surface G on the land side, and an L-shaped top portion 11d that contacts the lower end of the land side 1a (see Figure 1) of the rectangular steel pipe 1.
[0037] The tip of the holding portion 11a is formed in a semicircular shape.
[0038] In Figure 1, reference numeral 12 denotes a concrete screw that fixes the sheet holding member 11 to the ground surface G via an L-shaped fixing part 11c.
[0039] Referring to (e), which is an enlarged view of the part indicated by "e" in (b) of Figure 2, an opening 11b is formed between the comb-shaped holding parts 11a and the part forming the L-shaped fixing part 11c, and the semicircular tip portion formed on the tip side of each holding part 11a is formed so as not to come into contact with the ground surface.
[0040] In this way, by forming each holding portion 11a so that its tip does not come into contact with the ground surface, it becomes possible to provide at a higher level both the function of holding the tip of the sheet member 2 so that it is not pushed towards the land by seawater, and the function of not obstructing the flow of rainwater from the land side to the sea side S.
[0041] [Effect]
[0042] The high tide barrier in Example 1 functions as a barrier under normal conditions, with the rectangular steel pipe 1 acting as a barrier, and also has excellent drainage, preventing the accumulation of sand and debris, making it very user-friendly.
[0043] Furthermore, since the upper end of the sheet holding member 11 is formed as an L-shaped top portion 11d, even if the rectangular steel pipe 1 has a long shape, rigidity is maintained and it can be uniformly fitted to the lower end of the rectangular steel pipe 1 without bending.
[0044] During high tide, as shown in Figure 3, seawater attempting to enter the land side from the sea side through gap C is effectively prevented from entering the land side because a watertight wall is formed at the land-side exit of gap C, where the sheet member 2 bends at a right angle so as to be in close contact with the sheet holding member 11. [Examples]
[0045] As shown in Figure 4, the high tide bollard in this embodiment 2 is similar to embodiment 1 in that a sheet member 2 that seals the gap and has its tip wrapped towards the sea side S to contact the ground surface G and a sheet holding member 21 are attached to the lower end of the land side 1a of the rectangular steel pipe 1, which is installed floating above the ground surface G so that a gap is formed between it and the ground surface G.
[0046] In the following section, the explanation of parts of Example 2 that are the same as in Example 1 will be omitted.
[0047] [Sheet material]
[0048] As shown in Figure 6(b), the sheet member 2 is attached to the lower end of the landward side 1a (see Figure 1) of the rectangular steel pipe 1 by a sheet member 23 formed of an adhesive material with waterproof properties on both sides.
[0049] [Sheet holding member]
[0050] As shown in Figure 4, the sheet holding member 21 has a comb-shaped holding portion 21a, multiple openings 21b adjacent to the holding portion 21a that do not obstruct rainwater from the land side from flowing to the sea side S, and three L-shaped fixing portions 21c that are fixed to the ground surface G on the land side.
[0051] The tip end of the holding portion 21a is formed in a straight line.
[0052] In Figure 4, reference numeral 22 indicates a concrete screw that fixes the sheet holding member 21 to the ground surface G via an L-shaped fixing part 21c.
[0053] Referring to (e), which is an enlarged view of the part indicated by "e" in (b) of Figure 5, an opening 21b is formed between the comb-shaped holding parts 21a and the part forming the L-shaped fixing part 21c, and the straight part at the tip of each holding part 21a is formed so as not to come into contact with the ground surface.
[0054] In this way, by forming each holding portion 21a so that its tip does not come into contact with the ground surface, it is possible to provide both a high level of functionality in holding the tip of the sheet member 2 so that it is not pushed towards the land by seawater, and a high level of functionality in not hindering rainwater from the land side from flowing to the sea side S.
[0055] [Effect]
[0056] The high tide barrier in Example 2 functions as a barrier under normal conditions, with the square steel pipe 1 providing good drainage and preventing the accumulation of sand and debris, making it highly user-friendly.
[0057] During high tides, as shown in Figure 6, seawater attempting to enter the land side from the sea side through gap C is effectively prevented from entering the land side because a watertight wall is formed at the land-side exit of gap C, where the sheet member 2 bends at a right angle so as to be in close contact with the sheet holding member 21. [Examples]
[0058] As shown in Figure 7, the high tide bollard of this embodiment 3 is installed in a state where it is floating above the ground surface G, such that a gap is formed between it and the ground surface G. A sheet member 2 that closes the gap and has its tip wrapped towards the sea side S to contact the ground surface G, and a sheet holding member 31 are attached to the lower end of the land side 1a of the square steel pipe 1.
[0059] The high tide protection vehicle stopper of this embodiment 3 differs from the high tide protection vehicle stoppers of embodiments 1 and 2 in the shape of the sheet holding member 31, but otherwise has the same configuration, so the explanation of the similar components will be omitted.
[0060] As shown in Figure 8(d), the sheet member 2 of Example 3 is attached to the lower end of the landward side 1a (see Figure 1) of the rectangular steel pipe 1 by an adhesive sheet 33 formed on both sides of an adhesive material that is waterproof.
[0061] [Sheet holding member]
[0062] As shown in Figures 7 and 8, the sheet holding member 31 has a comb-shaped holding portion 31a that holds the leading edge of the sheet member 2 so as not to be pushed out toward the land by seawater, a plurality of L-shaped openings 31b provided adjacent to the holding portion 11a that do not obstruct rainwater from the land side from flowing toward the sea side S, and an L-shaped fixing portion 31c that is fixed to the ground surface G on the land side. [Explanation of Symbols]
[0063] 1. Rectangular steel pipe 1a Land side 1b working hole 2 Sheet members 3 Cover 4 Base Frame 5 Mounting screws 6. Sealant 7 nuts 11 Sheet holding member 11a Holding part 11b opening 11c L-shaped fixed part 11d L-shaped top 12 Concrete screws 13 Adhesion Member 21 Sheet holding member 21a Holding part 21b opening 21c L-shaped fixed part 22 Concrete screws 23 Adhesive Sheet 31 Sheet holding member 31a Holding part 31b opening 31c L-shaped fixed part 32 Concrete screws 33 Adhesive Sheet G ground plane S sea side C Gap
Claims
1. A wheel stop that is fixed and installed so as to create a gap between it and the ground surface, A high tide countermeasure vehicle stopper characterized by having a sheet member attached to the lower end of the landward side of the vehicle stopper member that forms a gap, which seals the gap and has its tip curled towards the sea to contact the ground surface.
2. A wheel stop that is fixed and installed so as to create a gap between it and the ground surface, A sheet member is attached to the lower end of the landward side of the vehicle stopper member that forms the gap, to seal the gap and to wrap its tip towards the seaward side so that it contacts the ground surface. A high tide countermeasure vehicle stopper characterized by having a sheet holding member attached to the lower end of the landward side of the vehicle stopper member that forms a gap, the sheet holding member having an opening that prevents the leading edge of the sheet member from being pushed outwards towards the land by seawater, and that does not obstruct rainwater from the landward side from flowing towards the sea.
3. A high tide countermeasure vehicle stopper according to claim 2, The sheet holding member has a comb-shaped holding portion that holds the sheet member so as not to be pushed towards the land, a plurality of openings located between the holding portions, and an L-shaped fixing portion that is fixed to the ground surface on the land side. A floodgate designed to protect against high tides, characterized in that the tip of the holding portion does not come into contact with the ground surface.