Mobile barrier
AssigneeConcaten, Inc.
InventorKevin K. Groeneweg
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Abstract
In one embodiment, a safety trailer has semi-tractor hitches at both ends and a safety wall that is fixed to one side of the trailer. That side, however, can be changed to the right or left side of the road, depending on the end to which the truck attaches. A caboose can be attached at the end of the trailer opposite the tractor to provide additional lighting and impact protection. Optionally, the trailer can be equipped with overhead protection, lighting, ventilation, onboard hydraulics, compressors, generators and other equipment, as well as related fuel, water, storage and restroom facilities and other amenities.
Claims20
A mobile barrier for use in military, riot control, and terrorism prevention operations, said mobile barrier comprising:
- first and second platforms;
- first and second axles operatively connected to the first and second platforms;
- a plurality of interconnected wall sections positioned between and connected to the first and second platforms, said plurality of wall sections defining a protected work area on a side of the barrier;
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- first and second air bags operatively connected to the first and second axles, wherein by inflating and deflating the first and second air bags, the plurality of interconnected wall sections may respectively be raised from and lowered into contact with a travel surface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.