SHOCK ABSORBING ANGLE BARRIER
An impact absorbing barrier for attachment to a surface includes an elongate member including a first elongate section configured to rest on the surface, the first elongate section including a number of through holes disposed along its length, and a second elongate section extending from the first elongate section in a direction substantially away from the surface. The impact absorbing barrier also includes a number of impact absorbing fastening mechanisms, each including a fastener configured to extend through a corresponding through hole of the first elongate section and into the surface.
1 . An impact absorbing barrier for attachment to a surface, the impact absorbing barrier comprising:
an elongate member including:
a first elongate section configured to rest on the surface, the first elongate section including a plurality of through holes disposed along its length, and
a second elongate section extending from the first elongate section in a direction substantially away from the surface; and
a plurality of impact absorbing fastening mechanisms, each including a fastener configured to extend through a corresponding through hole of the first elongate section and into the surface.
2 . The impact absorbing barrier of claim 1 wherein the second elongate section extends transverse to the surface.
3 . The impact absorbing barrier of claim 1 wherein each impact absorbing fastening mechanism of the plurality of impact of impact absorbing fastening mechanisms includes a shock absorber including a through hole and configured for placement on the second elongate section.
4 . The impact absorbing barrier of claim 4 wherein each impact absorbing fastening mechanism of the plurality of impact of impact absorbing fastening mechanisms further includes a washer disposed on the shock absorber.
5 . The impact absorbing barrier of claim 5 wherein the fastener is configured to extend through the washer, the shock absorber, and the second elongate section such that a distal end of the fastener is secured in the surface and a flange disposed at a proximal end of the fastener is prevented from passing through the shock absorber by the washer.
6 . The impact absorbing barrier of claim 1 wherein the fastener is a concrete anchor.
7 . The impact absorbing barrier of claim 3 wherein the shock absorber is made of an elastomeric material.
8 . The impact absorbing barrier of claim 1 wherein the elongate member has a substantially “L” shaped cross-sectional profile.
9 . The impact absorbing barrier of claim 1 wherein the elongate member is made of steel.
10 . The impact absorbing barrier of claim 1 wherein the elongate member is made of plastic.
11 . The impact absorbing barrier of claim 1 wherein the first elongate section has a first edge and a second edge and the second elongate section has a third edge and a fourth edge, the first edge of the first elongate section is mechanically connected to the third edge of the second elongate section.