Patent ID: 6439801
Filing Date: 2002-08-27
Classification: E01F

Abstract:
A protective or delimiting barrier for road traffic comprising:a plurality of hollow separating elements; each of the separating elements comprising a cylindro-convex end and a cylindro-concave end; each of the separating elements being capable of containing a shock absorbing volume of air; a lower flexible member being one of a strap and a band, and extending through at least one separating element and into an adjacent separating element; an upper flexible member being one of a strap and a band, and extending through at least one separating element and into an adjacent separating element, whereby the upper flexible member is arranged above the lower flexible member; and the plurality of separating elements being connected end-to-end such that the cylindro-convex end of one separating element is disposed adjacent the cylindro-concave end of another separating element, wherein an articulation is formed between the cylindro-convex end of one separating element and the cylindro-concave end of an adjacent separating element.