Crowd Control Barrier Support Device for Uneven Ground
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing crowd control barrier systems are not flexible enough to be effectively deployed on uneven or broken ground and do not provide adequate safety and stability for pedestrians and bicyclists, particularly in situations where the ground is not level.
Innovation Solution
A support device with a foot and connection means that allows for multiple mounting positions and angles of connection posts, including an elongated compartment for horizontal and vertical adjustments, along with a base plate that is wide and heavy enough to withstand pedestrian and bicycle loads, and features a rough surface to prevent slipping and tripping, combined with a barrier panel with a mesh size less than 5 cm and a reflecting device for visibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If a robust construction is used for crowd control barriers, then strength and stability are improved, but adaptability to uneven ground deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The connection means incorporates an elongated compartment that allows dynamic adjustment of connection post position and angle, enabling the barrier to adapt to uneven ground while maintaining structural strength. The compartment's geometry (elongated in one direction, restricted in another) provides controlled degrees of freedom for adaptation.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the geometric parameters of the connection means by providing an elongated compartment with specific dimensional constraints. This allows the connection post to be positioned at multiple locations and angles, transforming a rigid structure into one that can accommodate ground variations while preserving overall strength.
2Ease of manufacture
If a fixed mounting system is used for barriers, then manufacturing simplicity is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The connection means is segmented into distinct functional zones within the compartment: an elongated region allowing post movement in one direction and a restricted region preventing movement in perpendicular directions. This segmentation enables simple manufacturing of each zone while providing complex adaptive functionality when assembled.
3Stability of the object's composition
If connection posts are rigidly fixed, then stability is improved, but adaptability to different mounting positions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The elongated compartment creates a dynamic connection system where the connection post can move along a controlled path while remaining securely positioned. The compartment's geometry provides stable support at multiple discrete locations and angles, combining rigidity where needed with flexibility where required.
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AI summary
There is disclosed a crowd barrier system comprising a multiple of barriers 101 which are interconnected forming a barrier by means of connection posts 114 and support devices 120 as shown herein. A support device 120 comprises a foot 122 for engaging with the ground, and a connection means 130 arranged for connecting at least one connection post 114 of a respective barrier 101 to the foot. The connection means provides at least three selectable mounting positions to allow side by side and overlapping mounting of the barriers thereby providing a flexible system which allows mounting on broken ground and which is further adapted to provide an improved safety for pedestrians and bicyclists.