Traffic sign and road paving devices for improving road safety conditions

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device designed for use with traffic signs and road paving, for providing better road conditions, which comprises an outer framework which can be embedded in the road subgrade, with its top edge flush with the road paving, the outer framework being removably coupled to an inner framework supporting a panel made of a glossy, anti-slipping and wear-resistant material.

1 . A traffic sign and paving device, designed for improving road safety conditions, characterized in that said device comprises an outer framework, which can be embedded in a road subgrade, said outer framework having a top edge adapted to be flush arranged with the road paving, said outer framework being removably coupled to an inner framework, supporting a panel made of a glossy, anti-slipping and wear-resistant material.  
     
     
         2 . A device, according to  claim 1 , characterized in that said outer framework is made of L-shape section members.  
     
     
         3 . A device, according to  claim 1 , characterized in that said device further comprises, between said outer framework and the road subgrade, a middle filling arrangement.  
     
     
         4 . A device, according to  claim 1 , characterized in that said device further comprises, sealing means arranged between said outer framework and inner framework.  
     
     
         5 . A device, according to  claim 1 , characterized in that said panel is, made of rubber, polystyrene, a plastic material, linoleum, either polished or not.  
     
     
         6 . A device, according to  claim 1 , characterized in that said device further comprises coupled to said outer framework, a middle layer comprising a grid.  
     
     
         7 . A device, according to  claim 6 , characterized in that said device comprises a light source arranged under said grid for illuminating a panel made of an opaline material having a transparence up to 90%.  
     
     
         8 . A device, according to  claim 1 , characterized in that said inner framework as a LT-shape cross section, with a projecting head overlapping said outer framework.  
     
     
         9 . A road paving device, according to  claim 1 , characterized in that said device further comprises a covering closure element, made of a metal panel having foot elements for bearing on an existing manhole cover and designed to be applied in a ring-like recess formed in a concrete paving portion.  
     
     
         10 . A device, according to  claim 9 , characterized in that said device comprises a sealing gasket encompassing said ring-like recess.