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EP2722442A1
EP2722442A1 EP13188740.8A EP13188740A EP2722442A1 EP 2722442 A1 EP2722442 A1 EP 2722442A1 EP 13188740 A EP13188740 A EP 13188740A EP 2722442 A1 EP2722442 A1 EP 2722442A1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01F—ADDITIONAL WORK, SUCH AS EQUIPPING ROADS OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PLATFORMS, HELICOPTER LANDING STAGES, SIGNS, SNOW FENCES, OR THE LIKE
    • E01F15/00—Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact
    • E01F15/02—Continuous barriers extending along roads or between traffic lanes
    • E01F15/04—Continuous barriers extending along roads or between traffic lanes essentially made of longitudinal beams or rigid strips supported above ground at spaced points
    • E01F15/0407—Metal rails
    • E01F15/0438—Spacers between rails and posts, e.g. energy-absorbing means
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01F—ADDITIONAL WORK, SUCH AS EQUIPPING ROADS OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PLATFORMS, HELICOPTER LANDING STAGES, SIGNS, SNOW FENCES, OR THE LIKE
    • E01F15/00—Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact
    • E01F15/02—Continuous barriers extending along roads or between traffic lanes
    • E01F15/04—Continuous barriers extending along roads or between traffic lanes essentially made of longitudinal beams or rigid strips supported above ground at spaced points
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  • the present invention relates to a shock absorbing safety device for a road shoulder, for example for highway or automobile circuit, comprising at least one longitudinal longitudinal rail supported by a series of poles.
  • the devices currently used may consist of walls of concrete or be in the form of barriers made of wood or metal.
  • the barriers typically comprise one or more rails substantially parallel to the road and supported by posts spaced solidly sunk or screwed vertically into the ground.
  • the safety device is more or less distant from the edge, the posts are more or less close together, and the rails extend from the ground or at a certain height thereof.
  • the current systems are real walls in case of shock. Thus, it is the vehicle and its driver that absorb a large part of the shock due to a violent deceleration over a short distance.
  • An object of the present invention is therefore to solve the problems mentioned above, using a simple replacement solution to manufacture, inexpensive, easy to use and optimized in terms of efficiency.
  • the subject of the present invention is a roadside shock absorbing safety device, for example for a highway or automobile circuit, comprising at least one frontal longitudinal rail supported by a series of posts erected from the ground, characterized in that that each post rests on a totally disconnected pad soil so that, under the effect of a frontal impact above a certain threshold, the safety device back to the ground by sliding.
  • the figures 1 and 2 represent a safety device 1 intended to be disposed on the shoulders of roads such as national roads, motorways or automobile circuits.
  • This device 1 comprises a pad 2 resting on the ground 20 (preferably hard coating identical or similar to that of the road), for example a thick metal plate.
  • This plate 2 has a rear edge 3, and possibly before 4, curved towards the sky, away from the ground, to allow its sliding during an impact as will be explained later.
  • This post 5 supports a number of cylinders 6 superimposed vertically, in this case three in number.
  • These cylinders 6 support a safety rail 7 welded and / or firmly screwed, typically made of one or more longitudinal steel strips 7a, 7b and 7c.
  • the cylinders 6 are also made from a steel strip wound on itself and act as a means shock absorption by transverse deformation (crushing).
  • a dorsal basket 8 for receiving more or less significant ballast loads.
  • the basket 8 is fixed firmly to the post and rests on the metal pad 2.
  • the rear of the post 5 also comprises arches 9, typically at least two, forming a void area with said post 5 to receive a flexible and deformable protection member (not shown) such as a pneumatic mat.
  • the device 1 further comprises a sliding displacement limitation means such as a cable 10 (preferably relaxed) connected to the ground 20.
  • a sliding displacement limitation means such as a cable 10 (preferably relaxed) connected to the ground 20.
  • Plates 2 supporting column / cylinder assemblies are arranged for example every 10 meters on the edges of a road or a motor circuit and support a safety rail 7.
  • the device 1 reacts according to the force of the shock, and therefore in proportion to the speed (squared) and the mass of the vehicle that hits it.
  • the cylinders In case of low shock, the cylinders absorb the energy by folding by transverse crushing, without moving the whole. The vehicle then slides along the rail 7 without damage (only the "crumpled sheet").
  • the assembly closest to the shock recoils (with simultaneous crushing of the cylinders absorbing part of the energy), that is to say that the corresponding device 1 slides on the ground via the skid 2, the rail 7 acting as a non-aggressive flexible "scarf" forming a loop blank in which the vehicle will slide and slow down gradually.
  • the device 1 comprises, held by the hoops, a protective member flexible and deformable.
  • the persons behind the rails are not in direct contact with dangerous elements of the device such as the posts 5 or the basket 8 filled with its load (cast iron , breeze blocks, stones, rubble, etc.)
  • Some devices 1 may also be equipped with an element 10 limiting the recoil, this in particular to avoid that they strike people (spectators during a race) or an unshakable obstacle (wall, electricity pole, etc.).
  • the length of the cable 10 fixed to the ground 20 varies according to the available space and the position reserved for the spectators, but can be from a few centimeters / tens of centimeters to several meters.
  • the device 1 of the present invention remains independent of the ground 20 on which it rests, that is to say that it is not fixed relative to the latter, even in the presence of a means of movement limitation.
  • the solution implemented in this invention also makes it possible to avoid the phenomenon of rebound after the shock which would send an already damaged vehicle and its debris (glass, metal) towards the road or the track, which would entail major additional risks of collision for other drivers or drivers.
  • the vehicle is "soft" cushioned and is not returned to the road.
  • this solution allows, in the specific context of a motor race (mainly on a circuit provided for this purpose and equipped with the device of the invention) to save on the repairs to be made ( vehicles less damaged than in the past), to preserve the sporting interest of the race (avoid or limit stops in the event that a vehicle and its debris find themselves projected on the circuit), to bring the spectators closer to the track (because the rail is advanced compared to what is currently done where the security devices are remote in the areas where spectators are present) and offer advertising or service locations easily usable and readable (flat surface of the rail placed "more close to the track).
  • the number of cylinders can vary according to the height of the device and the posts, it can be greater or less than 3. Their diameter as well as the thickness of the used strap and their general shape can also vary.
  • the mattress can be replaced by an inflatable balloon.
  • Pieces of flame retardant fabric can be stretched between the baskets of two adjacent devices to, in the event of impact, gently push the people behind the rails.

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The device (1) has a front longitudinal rail that is supported by a series of posts (5) drawn from the ground. Each post is allowed to rest on a shoe (2) or thick metal plate that is completely distinct from the ground such that the device moves back on the ground while slipping under the effect of a frontal shock exceeding a certain threshold. A dorsal basket (8) is placed above the shoe, where the dorsal bracket forms a receptacle to receive more or less heavy ballasting loads. The basket is fixed firmly at the posts.

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif de sécurité à absorption de choc pour accotement de route, par exemple pour autoroute ou circuit automobile, comportant au moins un rail longitudinal frontal supporté par une série de poteaux.The present invention relates to a shock absorbing safety device for a road shoulder, for example for highway or automobile circuit, comprising at least one longitudinal longitudinal rail supported by a series of poles.

Il existe actuellement sur les bords de certaines routes, en particulier les nationales, les autoroutes ou encore les circuits automobiles, des dispositifs de sécurité formant une barrière d'arrêt permettant au véhicule (motos, voitures, utilitaires, poids-lourds), notamment en cas d'accident ou de perte de contrôle (frein et/ou direction), d'être ralenti et/ou stoppé dans sa course, notamment pour éviter une chute ou de percuter un obstacle dangereux (mur, arbre par exemple).There are currently on the edges of certain roads, especially national roads, highways or motor circuits, safety devices forming a barrier barrier to the vehicle (motorcycles, cars, utilities, trucks), including accident or loss of control (brake and / or steering), to be slowed down and / or stopped in its race, in particular to avoid a fall or to hit a dangerous obstacle (wall, tree for example).

Dans le cas particulier des circuits de compétitions automobiles, ces dispositifs limitent au maximum les conséquences humaines et matérielles en cas de sortie de route à grande vitesse des véhicules.In the particular case of automobile racing circuits, these devices limit the maximum human and material consequences in case of high-speed road exit of vehicles.

Les dispositifs actuellement utilisés peuvent être constituées de murets de bétons ou se présenter sous la forme de barrières en bois ou en métal. Dans dernier cas très répandu, les barrières comprennent typiquement un ou plusieurs rails sensiblement parallèles à la route et supportés par des poteaux espacés solidement enfoncés ou vissé verticalement dans le sol.The devices currently used may consist of walls of concrete or be in the form of barriers made of wood or metal. In the last widespread case, the barriers typically comprise one or more rails substantially parallel to the road and supported by posts spaced solidly sunk or screwed vertically into the ground.

Selon le type de route (départementale, nationale, autoroute, circuit de compétition automobile), sa dangerosité (présence de virage, route potentiellement glissante, forte pente), les risques naturels environnants (arbres, plan d'eau, précipice, habitation, rochers) ou encore la vitesse autorisée, le dispositif de sécurité est plus ou moins éloigné du bord, les poteaux sont être plus ou moins rapprochés, et les rails s'étendent à partir du sol ou à une certaine hauteur de ce dernier.Depending on the type of road (departmental, national, highway, racing circuit), its dangerousness (presence of bend, potentially slippery road, steep slope), the surrounding natural hazards (trees, body of water, precipice, dwelling, rocks ) or the speed allowed, the safety device is more or less distant from the edge, the posts are more or less close together, and the rails extend from the ground or at a certain height thereof.

En cas de choc, le véhicule décélère très brutalement de sorte que toute l'énergie cinétique accumulée par la vitesse et le poids doit être absorbée dans un temps très courts. La plupart des véhicules modernes possèdent des zones de renforts ou, au contraire, des zones déformables permettant une meilleure absorption du choc afin que les occupants subissent le moins de traumatisme possible.In case of shock, the vehicle decelerates very suddenly so that all the kinetic energy accumulated by the speed and the weight must be absorbed in a very short time. Most modern vehicles have reinforcing zones or, on the contrary, deformable zones allowing a better absorption of the shock so that the occupants undergo the least possible traumatism.

Cependant, ces solutions ne donnent pas entièrement satisfaction car la sécurité des passagers des véhicules et/ou des personnes situées derrière la barrière (commissaires de courses, photographes, spectateurs) n'est pas optimisée.However, these solutions are not entirely satisfactory because the safety of passengers of vehicles and / or people behind the barrier (race stewards, photographers, spectators) is not optimized.

De plus, les systèmes actuels constituent de véritables murailles en cas de choc. Ainsi, c'est le véhicule et son conducteur qui absorbent une grande partie du choc dû à une violente décélération sur une faible distance.In addition, the current systems are real walls in case of shock. Thus, it is the vehicle and its driver that absorb a large part of the shock due to a violent deceleration over a short distance.

Un but de la présente invention est donc de résoudre les problèmes cités précédemment, à l'aide d'une solution de remplacement simple à fabriquer, peu coûteuse, facile à utiliser et optimisée en termes d'efficacité.An object of the present invention is therefore to solve the problems mentioned above, using a simple replacement solution to manufacture, inexpensive, easy to use and optimized in terms of efficiency.

Ainsi, la présente invention a pour objet un dispositif de sécurité à absorption de choc pour accotement de route, par exemple pour autoroute ou circuit automobile, comportant au moins un rail longitudinal frontal supporté par une série de poteaux dressés à partir du sol, caractérisé en ce que chaque poteau repose sur un patin totalement désolidarisé du sol de sorte que, sous l'effet d'un choc frontal dépassant un certain seuil, le dispositif de sécurité recule sur le sol en glissant.Thus, the subject of the present invention is a roadside shock absorbing safety device, for example for a highway or automobile circuit, comprising at least one frontal longitudinal rail supported by a series of posts erected from the ground, characterized in that that each post rests on a totally disconnected pad soil so that, under the effect of a frontal impact above a certain threshold, the safety device back to the ground by sliding.

On aura compris à la lecture de ces caractéristiques que le dispositif est basé sur le principe de l'absorption du choc par recul progressif et contrôlé, alors que les barrières ou murets de l'art antérieur sont conçus et installés pour ne jamais bouger, céder ou reculer, quelque soit la violence des chocs qu'ils doivent subir car ils comportent des éléments rigides et inébranlables.It will be understood from the reading of these characteristics that the device is based on the principle of shock absorption by progressive and controlled recoil, whereas the barriers or walls of the prior art are designed and installed to never move, to give way. or retreat, whatever the violence of shocks they must undergo because they have rigid and unshakeable elements.

Selon des modes de réalisation préférés, le dispositif conforme à la présente invention comprend l'une au moins des caractéristiques suivantes :

  • le patin présente des extrémités recourbées dans une direction opposée au sol ;
  • le dispositif comporte en outre un moyen frontal d'absorption des chocs par déformation disposé entre chaque poteau et le rail de sécurité ;
  • le moyen frontal d'absorption des chocs comprend au moins un cylindre déformable transversalement par écrasement ;
  • le moyen frontal d'absorption des chocs comporte une série de deux ou trois cylindres parallèles entre eux et s'étendant longitudinalement sensiblement perpendiculairement au poteau associé ;
  • chaque cylindre est constitué par une feuille de métal enroulée sur elle-même puis vissée ou soudée sur le poteau associé ;
  • un panier dorsal est disposé au-dessus du patin et forme un réceptacle pour recevoir des charges de lestage plus ou moins lourdes ;
  • le panier est fixé solidement au poteau et repose sur le patin ;
  • le dispositif comporte également au moins un arceau dorsal disposé au-dessus du patin et destiné à recevoir un organe de protection souple et déformable, en particulier dans le cas où le dispositif percute des personnes en reculant lors du choc ;
  • l'organe souple de protection est un coussin gonflable tel qu'un matelas pneumatique ;
  • le rail longitudinal comporte deux ou trois rubans métalliques superposés verticalement ;
  • le dispositif est en outre muni d'un moyen de limitation de déplacement quand il glisse ; et
  • le moyen de limitation de déplacement est un câble fixé au sol et lié à la plaque ou au poteau pour restreindre le recul du dispositif au moment du choc d'une distance réglable selon la place disponible.
According to preferred embodiments, the device according to the present invention comprises at least one of the following characteristics:
  • the shoe has curved ends in a direction opposite to the ground;
  • the device further comprises a frontal means of shock absorption by deformation disposed between each post and the safety rail;
  • the frontal shock absorbing means comprises at least one crushable transversely deformable cylinder;
  • the frontal shock absorbing means comprises a series of two or three cylinders parallel to each other and extending longitudinally substantially perpendicularly to the associated post;
  • each cylinder is constituted by a sheet of metal wound on itself and then screwed or welded to the associated pole;
  • a dorsal basket is disposed above the pad and forms a receptacle for receiving more or less heavy ballast loads;
  • the basket is firmly attached to the post and rests on the skate;
  • the device also comprises at least one dorsal hoop disposed above the pad and intended to receive a flexible and deformable protection member, in particular in the case where the device impacts on people retreating during impact;
  • the flexible protective member is an airbag such as an air mattress;
  • the longitudinal rail comprises two or three metal ribbons superposed vertically;
  • the device is further provided with a displacement limiting means when it slides; and
  • the displacement limiting means is a cable fixed to the ground and connected to the plate or the post to restrict the recoil of the device at the moment of impact by an adjustable distance depending on the space available.

L'invention va maintenant être décrite plus en détail en référence à des modes de réalisation particuliers donnés à titre d'illustration uniquement et représentés sur les figures annexées dans lesquelles :

  • La figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'un dispositif de sécurité conforme à la présente invention, et
  • La figure 2 est une autre vue en perspective partielle du dispositif.
The invention will now be described in more detail with reference to particular embodiments given by way of illustration only and represented in the appended figures in which:
  • The figure 1 is a perspective view of a safety device according to the present invention, and
  • The figure 2 is another partial perspective view of the device.

Les figures 1 et 2 représentent un dispositif de sécurité 1 destiné à être disposé sur les accotements 20 de routes telles que des nationales, des autoroutes ou des circuits automobiles.The figures 1 and 2 represent a safety device 1 intended to be disposed on the shoulders of roads such as national roads, motorways or automobile circuits.

Ce dispositif 1 comporte un patin 2 reposant sur le sol 20 (de préférence en revêtement dur identique ou similaire à celui de la route), par exemple une plaque métallique épaisse. Cette plaque 2 présente un bord arrière 3, et éventuellement avant 4, recourbé vers le ciel, à l'opposé du sol, pour permettre son glissement lors d'un choc comme cela sera expliqué ultérieurement.This device 1 comprises a pad 2 resting on the ground 20 (preferably hard coating identical or similar to that of the road), for example a thick metal plate. This plate 2 has a rear edge 3, and possibly before 4, curved towards the sky, away from the ground, to allow its sliding during an impact as will be explained later.

Un poteau métallique 5, par exemple à section en H, est soudé sur la plaque. Ce poteau 5 supporte un certain nombre de cylindres 6 superposés verticalement, dans le cas présent au nombre de trois. Ces cylindres 6 supportent un rail de sécurité 7 soudé et/ou fermement vissé, réalisé typiquement en un ou plusieurs rubans longitudinaux d'acier 7a, 7b et 7c. Les cylindres 6 sont également réalisés à base d'un feuillard d'acier enroulé sur lui-même et font office de moyen d'absorption des chocs par déformation (écrasement) transversale.A metal post 5, for example H-section, is welded to the plate. This post 5 supports a number of cylinders 6 superimposed vertically, in this case three in number. These cylinders 6 support a safety rail 7 welded and / or firmly screwed, typically made of one or more longitudinal steel strips 7a, 7b and 7c. The cylinders 6 are also made from a steel strip wound on itself and act as a means shock absorption by transverse deformation (crushing).

A l'arrière du poteau (5) se trouve un panier dorsal 8 destiné à recevoir des charges de lestage plus ou moins importantes. Le panier 8 est fixé fermement au poteau et repose sur le patin métallique 2.At the rear of the pole (5) is a dorsal basket 8 for receiving more or less significant ballast loads. The basket 8 is fixed firmly to the post and rests on the metal pad 2.

L'arrière du poteau 5 comporte également des arceaux 9, typiquement au moins deux, ménageant une zone vide avec ledit poteau 5 pour recevoir un organe de protection souple et déformable (non représenté) tel qu'un matelas pneumatique.The rear of the post 5 also comprises arches 9, typically at least two, forming a void area with said post 5 to receive a flexible and deformable protection member (not shown) such as a pneumatic mat.

Le dispositif 1 comporte en outre un moyen de limitation de déplacement par glissement tel qu'un câble 10 (de préférence détendu) relié au sol 20.The device 1 further comprises a sliding displacement limitation means such as a cable 10 (preferably relaxed) connected to the ground 20.

Le fonctionnement du dispositif conforme à la présente invention est le suivant.The operation of the device according to the present invention is as follows.

Des plaques 2 supportant des ensembles poteaux/cylindres sont disposés par exemple tous les 10 mètres sur les bords d'une route ou d'un circuit automobile et supportent un rail de sécurité 7. Le dispositif 1 réagit en fonction de la force du choc, et donc proportionnellement à la vitesse (au carré) et la masse du véhicule qui le percute.Plates 2 supporting column / cylinder assemblies are arranged for example every 10 meters on the edges of a road or a motor circuit and support a safety rail 7. The device 1 reacts according to the force of the shock, and therefore in proportion to the speed (squared) and the mass of the vehicle that hits it.

En cas de faible choc, les cylindres absorbent l'énergie en se pliant par écrasement transversal, sans faire bouger l'ensemble. Le véhicule glisse alors le long du rail 7 sans dommage (uniquement de la « tôle froissée »).In case of low shock, the cylinders absorb the energy by folding by transverse crushing, without moving the whole. The vehicle then slides along the rail 7 without damage (only the "crumpled sheet").

En cas de choc moyen, l'ensemble le plus près du choc recule (avec écrasement simultané des cylindres absorbant une partie de l'énergie), c'est-à-dire que le dispositif 1 correspondant glisse au sol par l'intermédiaire du patin 2, le rail 7 jouant le rôle d'une « écharpe » souple non agressive en formant une ébauche de boucle dans laquelle le véhicule va glisser et ralentir progressivement.In the case of a medium impact, the assembly closest to the shock recoils (with simultaneous crushing of the cylinders absorbing part of the energy), that is to say that the corresponding device 1 slides on the ground via the skid 2, the rail 7 acting as a non-aggressive flexible "scarf" forming a loop blank in which the vehicle will slide and slow down gradually.

En cas de choc violent, plusieurs dispositifs 1 reculent par glissement, entraînés par le véhicule, qui va s'arrêter progressivement le long du rail de sécurité. Le recul du dispositif de sécurité le plus proche de l'impact entraîne le recul d'autres dispositifs voisins par l'intermédiaire des rubans métalliques les reliant les uns aux autres. Le recul sera plus ou moins important selon la vitesse/masse du véhicule et la masse de lest contenu dans le panier 8 qui engendre une sorte de « contre énergie » de recul progressif.In the event of a violent impact, several devices 1 slide backward, driven by the vehicle, which will gradually stop along the safety rail. The retreat of the safety device closest to the impact causes the recoil of other neighboring devices via the metal ribbons connecting them to each other. The decline will be more or less important depending on the speed / mass of the vehicle and the weight of ballast contained in the basket 8 which generates a kind of "against energy" of gradual decline.

Cette solution permet, selon la nature du choc, d'éviter un arrêt brutal du véhicule qui est une cause importante des séquelles des occupants (car l'absorption de l'énergie n'est pas progressive dans le temps). Le véhicule ne heurte pas un obstacle totalement rigide ou inébranlable, l'arrêt est donc progressif, tout comme l'absorption de l'énergie due au choc.This solution allows, depending on the nature of the shock, to avoid a sudden stop of the vehicle which is a significant cause of the effects of the occupants (because the absorption of energy is not progressive over time). The vehicle does not hit a completely rigid or unshakable obstacle, so stop is progressive, as the absorption of energy due to impact.

Dans le cas particulier d'un circuit de compétition automobile où la sécurité des personnes situées derrière les rails (spectateurs, commissaires de courses et leurs assistants, photographes) est très importante, le dispositif 1 comporte, maintenu par les arceaux, un organe de protection souple et déformable. Ainsi, en cas de choc, lors du recul du/des dispositif(s), les personnes derrière les rails ne sont pas en contact direct avec des éléments dangereux du dispositif tels que les poteaux 5 ou le panier 8 rempli de sa charge (fonte, parpaings, pierres, gravas, etc.)In the particular case of a motor racing circuit where the safety of people behind the rails (spectators, race marshals and their assistants, photographers) is very important, the device 1 comprises, held by the hoops, a protective member flexible and deformable. Thus, in the event of impact, during the retreat of the device (s), the persons behind the rails are not in direct contact with dangerous elements of the device such as the posts 5 or the basket 8 filled with its load (cast iron , breeze blocks, stones, rubble, etc.)

Certains dispositifs 1 peuvent également être équipés d'un élément 10 limitant le recul, ceci afin d'éviter notamment qu'ils percutent des personnes (spectateurs lors d'une course) ou un obstacle inébranlable (mur, poteau électrique, etc.). La longueur du câble 10 fixé au sol 20 varie selon la place disponible et la position réservée aux spectateurs, mais peut être de quelques centimètres/dizaines de centimètres à plusieurs mètres. Cependant, selon le principe de l'invention, le dispositif 1 de la présente invention reste indépendant du sol 20 sur lequel il repose, c'est-à-dire qu'il n'est pas fixe par rapport à ce dernier, même en présence d'un moyen de limitation de mouvement.Some devices 1 may also be equipped with an element 10 limiting the recoil, this in particular to avoid that they strike people (spectators during a race) or an unshakable obstacle (wall, electricity pole, etc.). The length of the cable 10 fixed to the ground 20 varies according to the available space and the position reserved for the spectators, but can be from a few centimeters / tens of centimeters to several meters. However, according to the principle of the invention, the device 1 of the present invention remains independent of the ground 20 on which it rests, that is to say that it is not fixed relative to the latter, even in the presence of a means of movement limitation.

La solution mise en oeuvre dans cette invention permet en outre d'éviter le phénomène de rebond après le choc qui expédierait un véhicule déjà endommage et ses débris (verre, métal) vers la route ou la piste, ce qui occasionnerait des risques supplémentaires majeurs de collision pour les autres conducteurs ou pilotes. Dans le cas présent, le véhicule est amorti « en douceur » et n'est pas renvoyé sur la route.The solution implemented in this invention also makes it possible to avoid the phenomenon of rebound after the shock which would send an already damaged vehicle and its debris (glass, metal) towards the road or the track, which would entail major additional risks of collision for other drivers or drivers. In this case, the vehicle is "soft" cushioned and is not returned to the road.

Enfin, de manière secondaire mais néanmoins non négligeable, cette solution permet, dans le cadre spécifique d'une course automobile (principalement sur un circuit prévu à cet effet et équipé du dispositif de l'invention) d'économiser sur les réparations à effectuer (véhicules moins abîmés que par le passé), de préserver l'intérêt sportif de la course (évite ou limite les arrêts dans le cas où un véhicule et ses débris se retrouvent projetés sur le circuit), de rapprocher les spectateurs de la piste (car le rail est avancé par rapport à ce qui se fait actuellement où les dispositifs de sécurités sont éloignés dans les zones om les spectateurs sont présents) et d'offrir des emplacements publicitaires ou de service facilement utilisables et lisibles (surface plane du rail placé « plus proche de la piste).Finally, in a secondary but nevertheless non-negligible manner, this solution allows, in the specific context of a motor race (mainly on a circuit provided for this purpose and equipped with the device of the invention) to save on the repairs to be made ( vehicles less damaged than in the past), to preserve the sporting interest of the race (avoid or limit stops in the event that a vehicle and its debris find themselves projected on the circuit), to bring the spectators closer to the track (because the rail is advanced compared to what is currently done where the security devices are remote in the areas where spectators are present) and offer advertising or service locations easily usable and readable (flat surface of the rail placed "more close to the track).

Il va de soi que la description détaillée de l'objet de l'invention, donnée uniquement à titre d'illustration, ne constitue en aucune manière une limitation, les équivalents techniques étant également compris dans le champ de la présente invention.It goes without saying that the detailed description of the object of the invention, given solely by way of illustration, does not in any way constitute a limitation, the technical equivalents also being included in the scope of the present invention.

Ainsi, le nombre de cylindres peut varier selon la hauteur du dispositif et des poteaux, il peut être supérieur ou inférieur à 3. Leur diamètre ainsi que l'épaisseur du feuillard utilisé et leur forme générale peut également varier.Thus, the number of cylinders can vary according to the height of the device and the posts, it can be greater or less than 3. Their diameter as well as the thickness of the used strap and their general shape can also vary.

Le matelas peut être remplacé par un ballon gonflable.The mattress can be replaced by an inflatable balloon.

Des pièces de tissu ignifuge peuvent être tendues entre les paniers de deux dispositifs voisins pour, en cas de choc, repousser en douceur les personnes situées derrière les rails.Pieces of flame retardant fabric can be stretched between the baskets of two adjacent devices to, in the event of impact, gently push the people behind the rails.

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Dispositif de sécurité à absorption de choc (1) pour accotement de route, par exemple pour autoroute ou circuit automobile, comportant au moins un rail longitudinal frontal (7) supporté par une série de poteaux (5) dressés à partir du sol, chaque poteau (5) reposant sur un patin (2) totalement désolidarisé du sol de sorte que, sous l'effet d'un choc frontal dépassant un certain seuil, le dispositif de sécurité (1) recule sur le sol en glissant, caractérisé en ce qu'un panier dorsal (8) est disposé au-dessus du patin (2) et forme un réceptacle pour recevoir des charges de lestage plus ou moins lourdes.A shock absorbing safety device (1) for a road shoulder, for example for motorway or automobile circuit, comprising at least one frontal longitudinal rail (7) supported by a series of posts (5) erected from the ground, each post (5) resting on a shoe (2) completely disengaged from the ground so that, under the effect of a frontal impact exceeding a certain threshold, the safety device (1) retreats on the ground by sliding, characterized in that a back cart (8) is arranged above the runner (2) and forms a receptacle for receiving ballast loads more or less heavy. Dispositif selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que le panier (8) est fixé solidement au poteau (5) et repose sur le patin (2).Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the basket (8) is firmly fixed to the post (5) and rests on the pad (2). Dispositif selon la revendication 1 ou la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que le patin (1) présente des extrémités recourbées (3, 4) dans une direction opposée au sol.Device according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that the shoe (1) has curved ends (3, 4) in a direction opposite to the ground. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte en outre un moyen frontal (6) d'absorption des chocs par déformation disposé entre chaque poteau (5) et le rail de sécurité (7).Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it further comprises a frontal means (6) of shock absorption by deformation disposed between each post (5) and the safety rail (7). Dispositif selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que le moyen frontal d'absorption des chocs comprend au moins un cylindre (6) déformable transversalement par écrasement.Device according to claim 4, characterized in that the frontal shock absorbing means comprises at least one cylinder (6) transversely deformable by crushing. Dispositif selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que le moyen frontal d'absorption des chocs comporte une série de deux ou trois cylindres (6) parallèles entre eux et s'étendant longitudinalement sensiblement perpendiculairement au poteau (5) associé.Device according to claim 5, characterized in that the frontal shock absorption means comprises a series of two or three cylinders (6) parallel to each other and extending longitudinally substantially perpendicular to the post (5) associated. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 4 à 6, caractérisé en ce que chaque cylindre (6) est constitué par une feuille de métal enroulée sur elle-même puis vissée et/ou soudée sur le poteau (5) associé.Device according to any one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that each cylinder (6) is constituted by a sheet of metal wound on itself and then screwed and / or welded to the associated post (5). Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte également au moins un arceau dorsal (9) disposé au-dessus du patin (2) et destiné à recevoir un organe de protection souple et déformable, en particulier dans le cas où le dispositif percute des personnes en reculant lors du choc.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it also comprises at least one dorsal hoop (9) disposed above the pad (2) and intended to receive a flexible and deformable protection member, in particular in the case where the device hits people while backing up during the shock. Dispositif selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que l'organe souple de protection est un coussin gonflable tel qu'un matelas pneumatique.Device according to claim 8, characterized in that the flexible protective member is an airbag such as a pneumatic mat. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le rail longitudinal (7) comporte deux ou trois rubans métalliques superposés verticalement.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the longitudinal rail (7) comprises two or three metal ribbons superposed vertically. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il est en outre muni d'un moyen (10) de limitation de déplacement par glissement.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is further provided with means (10) for limiting displacement by sliding. Dispositif selon la revendication 11, caractérisé en ce que le moyen de limitation de déplacement est un câble fixé au sol (20) et lié à la plaque (2) ou au poteau (5) pour restreindre le recul du dispositif (1) au moment du choc d'une distance réglable selon la place disponible.Device according to claim 11, characterized in that the displacement limiting means is a cable fixed to the ground (20) and connected to the plate (2) or the post (5) to restrict the recoil of the device (1) at the moment shock of an adjustable distance depending on the available space.
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