Kinetic energy absorbing barrier structure

Abstract

A kinetic energy absorbing barrier structure, characterized in that it comprises a shell designed to contain a frame in which multiple weights are suitably positioned and which surrounds a tank; the tank is designed to contain a volume of water, gel or other material and defines one or more compartments designed to contain soil for plants; the frame is characterized by having a high capacity of deformation so that the structure is able to absorb the energy deriving from a possible impact, minimizing the movements.

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         16 . A kinetic energy absorbing barrier structure ( 1 ), characterized in that it comprises a shell ( 2 ) containing a frame ( 3 ) that surrounds a tank ( 4 ); a plurality of weights ( 20 ) being associated with said frame ( 3 ); said tank ( 4 ) being configured to contain a volume of water, gel or other material ( 10 ) and defining one or more compartments ( 5 ) designed to contain soil ( 6 ) for plants ( 7 ); said shell ( 2 ) and frame ( 3 ) having a high capacity of deformation, capable of stopping a vehicle and preventing devastating effects of a possible attack; said structure being characterized in that it comprises a saw-toothed lateral edge ( 21 ) that extends along the lower outer perimeter of the base of the shell ( 2 ); said saw-toothed edge ( 21 ) being configured to puncture the tyres of a vehicle that hits said structure; said structure further comprising an orthogonal saw-toothed lateral edge ( 24 ) on the side of the shell ( 2 ) opposite to the side on which possible impact of a vehicle is expected; said orthogonal saw-toothed lateral edge ( 24 ) being capable of biting into the ground if the impact of the vehicle causes said structure to tilt. 
     
     
         17 . The structure according to  claim 16 , characterized in that said tank ( 4 ) has at least one filler plug ( 8 ) and one or more discharge plugs ( 9 ) for respectively introducing and discharging the water, gel or other material ( 10 ). 
     
     
         18 . The structure according to  claim 16 , characterized in that it comprises deformable rubber supports ( 11 ) with a high coefficient of friction associated with said frame ( 3 ) and/or shell ( 2 ). 
     
     
         19 . The structure according to  claim 16 , characterized in that it is rigidly connected to one or more similar structures ( 1 ) by quick-connection means ( 12 ). 
     
     
         20 . The structure according to  claim 19 , characterized in that said quick-connection means ( 12 ) comprise T-couplings ( 13 ) inserted in guides ( 14 ) made in a wall ( 15 ) of said shell ( 2 ) and capable of engaging a connection element ( 16 ) provided with shaped slots ( 17 ). 
     
     
         21 . The structure according to  claim 16 , characterized in that it comprises a trolley system ( 18 ,  19 ) to facilitate the handling of the structure. 
     
     
         22 . The structure according to  claim 21 , characterized in that said trolley system comprises a trolley ( 18 ) that can be associated with said shell ( 2 ) and is fitted with retractable wheels ( 19 ). 
     
     
         23 . The structure according to  claim 16 , characterized in that it comprises auxiliary functional elements such as day and night signs, seats, folding seats, tables, lamps, shelters, bike racks, etc. 
     
     
         24 . The structure according to  claim 16 , characterized in that it comprises mechanical anchoring means ( 22 ) associated with the lower support surface of said structure ( 1 ). 
     
     
         25 . The structure according to  claim 24 , characterized in that said mechanical anchoring means comprise saw-toothed elements ( 22 ) fastened to the bottom of said shell ( 2 ). 
     
     
         26 . The structure according to  claim 16 , characterized in that it comprises a chemical support base ( 23 ) configured to fasten said structure to continuous smooth surfaces, such as marble, sett, and the like. 
     
     
         27 . The structure according to  claim 26 , characterized in that said chemical support base is constituted by a biadhesive gel ( 23 ) applied to the bottom of said shell ( 2 ). 
     
     
         28 . The structure according to  claim 16 , characterized in that it comprises hidden props ( 25 ); each of said props ( 25 ) being hinged to the structure at a hinge point ( 26 ) and arranged inside said structure; said props being capable of bursting through said structure and being driven into the ground in the event of the impact of a vehicle causing deformation of the structure.