Patent ID: 8043024
Filing Date: 2011-10-25
Classification: E01F

Abstract:
1. A portable barrier system for allowing or denying vehicle passage through first and second end support structures, wherein the portable barrier system is adapted to receive a vehicle impact to deny passage, the portable barrier system comprising: a longitudinal support device having a first end pivotally connected to the first end support structure; a cable barrier supported by said longitudinal support device to stop an oncoming vehicle, wherein said cable barrier defines a loop that projects from an end of said cable barrier; a force equalization device connected to the second end support structure; a curved member extending from said force equalization device and fitting entirely through a perimeter of said loop defined by said cable barrier, said curved member defining an open hook projecting from said force equalization device, wherein said curved member is in a fixed position relative to the second end support structure and maintains the fixed position before, during, and after a vehicle impacts said cable barrier; a cinching cable defining an eye at one end of said cinching cable, said cinching cable wrapping around said second end support structure, passing back through said eye, and connecting to said force equalization device such that said cinching cable tightens entirely around said second end support structure during a vehicle impact on said cable barrier.