Patent ID: 6932327

Claim:
A cable guardrail release system, comprising: a first number of anchor posts for installation adjacent a roadway, each of the first number of anchor posts being configured to secure an end of a respective cable; wherein each anchor post is configured to release the respective cable upon a vehicle impact to the anchor post; wherein each of the first number of anchor posts comprises: an upper portion comprising a first shape, the upper portion retaining a first slanted plate at a lower end of the upper portion, the first slanted plate having a first cutout at its lower end; a lower portion coupled to the upper portion for installation at least partially below grade adjacent the roadway, the lower portion comprising a second shape, the lower portion retaining a second slanted plate at an upper end of the lower portion, the second slanted plate having a second cutout at its upper end; wherein the first slanted plate is adjacent the second slanted plate such that the first cutout of the upper portion and the second cutout of the lower portion align together to form an opening through which the end of the respective cable is disposed; and wherein the upper portion is operable to move relative to the lower portion and release the respective cable upon the vehicle impact to the anchor post.