Patent ID: 9168446
Filing Date: 2015-10-27
Classification: A63B,E04H,E06B

Abstract:
1. A protective padding assembly covering a section of a barrier comprising a continuous portion and a swinging gate connected to the continuous portion by a hinge, said protective padding assembly comprising: (a) a first section connected to the continuous portion, said first section having an outer surface, an inner surface and a tapered edge; (b) a second section connected to the swinging gate, said second section having a tapered edge; (c) an intermediate portion disposed between said first and second sections, said intermediate portion being movable between a first position overlying the hinge when the gate is closed and a second position spaced apart from the hinge when the gate is swung open, said intermediate portion having an outer surface, an inner surface and a first tapered edge disposed in close proximity to said tapered edge of said first section when said intermediate portion is in said first position and a second tapered edge disposed in close proximity to said tapered edge of said second section when said intermediate portion is in said first position, wherein in said second position said second tapered edge of said intermediate portion slidably disengages said tapered edge of said second section such that said intermediate portion overlays said second section; and (d) a hinge assembly interconnecting said first section and said intermediate portion, said hinge assembly comprising: (i) a first pivot pin; (ii) a second pivot pin spaced apart from said first pivot pin; (iii) a first leaf having a first end pivotally connected to said first pivot pin and a body portion connected to said inner surface of said first section; (iv) a second leaf having a first end pivotally connected to said second pivot pin and a body portion connected to said inner surface of said intermediate portion; and (v) a connector leaf having a first end pivotally connected to said first pivot pin and a second end pivotally connected to said second pivot pin.