Vertical panel traffic channelizer
AssigneeTraffix Devices, Inc.
InventorsJack H. Kulp, Felipe Almanza, Geoffrey B. Maus
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Abstract
A vertical panel delineator system is capable of withstanding high winds without rotating from a preferred orientation wherein the full width of the device is perpendicular to the direction of oncoming traffic, is stackable without sticking or jamming, and is capable of accommodating multiple reflective sheeting configurations fully within recessed receiving panels on the delineator device. The vertical panel delineator further accommodates, in a secure manner, warning barricade lights of any known construction, and is uniquely capable of retaining secure engagement of the panel body with its ballasting base when being transported or during ordinary deployment, yet readily disengaging body and base upon impact by a vehicle.
Claims28
A delineator for channelizing traffic, comprising:
- a body having a face for displaying a warning to passersby, said face including a recessed area for accommodating reflective sheeting, said recessed area comprising a first portion and a second portion, wherein the two recessed portions are contiguous, with the first portion being disposed above the second portion;
- wherein the first portion is trapezoidally shaped and is defined by protruding edges disposed along at least three full sides of the trapezoid and portions of the fourth trapezoidal side, and the second portion has a width and a length, the width of the second portion being substantially constant along the entire length of the second portion wherein the second recessed portion is defined by protruding edges disposed along at least three full sides of the second portion, and portions of the fourth side thereof;
- whereby the recessed portions of said delineator face are adapted to accommodate reflective sheeting having a minimum display area of 270 square inches and having either a rectangular shape or a trapezoidal shape.
A delineator for channelizing traffic, comprising:
- a body having a face for displaying a warning to passersby, and a flange at a lower end thereof;
- said flange having a first predetermined width and extending about a first portion of a periphery of the lower end of said body, wherein a second portion of the periphery of the lower end of said body includes a flange having a second predetermined width substantially less than said first predetermined width;
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- a ballasting collar having an opening therein, said collar being adapted to fit over said body and to rest on said flange.
A delineator for channelizing traffic, comprising:
- a body having opposing faces for displaying a warning to passersby, each of said faces having a plurality of stacking lugs disposed thereon, said stacking lugs comprising indentations extending inwardly from each of said faces toward a center-line of said body;
- wherein the stacking lugs disposed on each of said opposing faces are disposed in a predetermined pattern, the predetermined pattern on each face being substantially identical and substantially co-located, so that corresponding ones of the lugs extending inwardly from each of said faces approach one another to create a down stop in an interior of said body, thus preventing sticking and jamming when multiple ones of said delineator are stacked one upon another.
A delineator for channelizing traffic, comprising:
- a body having a face for displaying a warning to passersby;
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- edges disposed on said body defining said face;
- wherein along a first length extending from an upper end of said body, each of said edges has a constant radius blending into a tangent flat surface for forming an end panel of said body;
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- along a second length extending from a lower end of said first length toward a bottom end of said body, each of said edges comprises a varying full radius.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.