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US-20260125862-A1 - VEHICLE MITIGATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF DEPLOYING A VEHICLE MITIGATION SYSTEM

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Abstract

The present disclosure relates to portable barriers and barrier haulers capable of rapidly deploying the portable barriers to protect against vehicular and military style breaches. A vehicle mitigation system contains a barrier hauler and at least one barrier. The barrier hauler contains a handle positioned at one end of a stem, at least one wheel, a lift arm having an engagement pin, and a brake system. The barrier contains a front plate horizontally extending from a base plate, a ramp extending from a forward facing side of the front plate, a kick plate extending from a rear facing side of the front plate, a storage sleeve disposed on the kick plate, and at least one wheel positioned. The barrier hauler is configured to be coupled to the storage sleeve while suspended above the ground to secure the barrier hauler in a stored position.

Inventors

  • Peter Duncan WHITFORD

Assignees

  • Peter Duncan WHITFORD

Dates

Publication Date
20260507
Application Date
20260107

Claims (20)

  1. 1 . A vehicle mitigation system, comprising: a barrier comprising: a base plate configured to extend along a ground; a front plate horizontally extending from the base plate, wherein the front plate comprises a forward facing side and a rear facing side; a ramp extending from a front portion of the base plate to the forward facing side of the front plate; a kick plate extending from the rear facing side of the front plate; a storage sleeve disposed on the kick plate; and at least one wheel positioned on the barrier; and a barrier hauler comprising: a stem; a handle positioned at one end of the stem; at least one wheel positioned near an opposite end of the stem, the wheel capable of rotating relative to the stem; a lift arm having an engagement pin, the lift arm rigidly fixed relative to the stem and disposed at an angle relative to the stem; and a brake system; wherein the barrier hauler is configured to be coupled to the storage sleeve while suspended above the ground to secure the barrier hauler in a stored position.
  2. 2 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the barrier hauler further comprises a storage arm configured to engage with the storage sleeve on the barrier to secure the barrier hauler in the stored position.
  3. 3 . The system of claim 2 , wherein the storage arm is coupled to the stem.
  4. 4 . The system of claim 2 , further comprising a pin configured to couple together the storage arm the storage sleeve.
  5. 5 . The system of claim 4 , the storage sleeve comprises an aperture, the storage arm comprises a slot, and the pin is configured to pass through the aperture of the storage sleeve and the slot of the storage arm.
  6. 6 . The system of claim 1 , wherein storage sleeve is disposed on a bottom surface of the kick plate.
  7. 7 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the brake system further comprises: a brake rod disposed substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the stem, the brake rod slidingly constrained near a first end of the brake rod to allow movement of the rod from an engaged position to a disengaged position; a handle coupled to the brake rod at the first end of the brake rod; and a pivot arm disposed at a second end of the brake rod and pivotally coupled to the brake rod, the pivot arm rigidly coupled to a brake shaft such that movement of the brake rod toward the engaged position rotates the brake shaft in one direction and movement of the brake rod toward the disengaged position rotates the brake shaft in another direction.
  8. 8 . The system of claim 7 , wherein the brake system further comprises: a brake pad coupled to the brake shaft to engage with or disengage from the wheel depending on the rotation of the brake shaft; and a bracket having a sleeve to receive the brake shaft, the sleeve allowing rotation of the brake shaft within the sleeve, the bracket adjustably mounted to the barrier hauler such that the brake shaft and the brake pad may be selectively adjusted and moved toward the wheel.
  9. 9 . The system of claim 1 , wherein: a sleeve is positioned at a second end of the barrier opposite the at least one wheel of the barrier; and an attachment bar is positioned within the sleeve, the attachment bar having an aperture to receive the engagement pin of the lift arm when the barrier hauler is engaged with the barrier.
  10. 10 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the engagement pin is curved or angled relative to a longitudinal axis of the lift arm.
  11. 11 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the barrier hauler further comprises a storage sleeve capable of receiving the attachment bar in a stored position when the barrier hauler is not engaged to the barrier.
  12. 12 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the barrier hauler further comprising: a brace arm coupled to the stem between the first end and second end, the brace arm extending from the stem in a direction opposite the lift arm; and a handle coupled to the brace arm.
  13. 13 . A method of deploying a vehicle barrier with the vehicle mitigation system of claim 1 , comprising: attaching an attachment bar to the barrier, the attachment bar having an aperture; positioning the engagement pin of the barrier hauler into the aperture of the attachment bar; rotating the stem of the barrier hauler away from the barrier to lift the barrier; and rolling the barrier hauler to move the barrier to a selected location.
  14. 14 . The method of claim 13 , further comprising engaging the brake system to prevent rolling of the barrier hauler.
  15. 15 . The method of claim 14 , further comprising lowering the barrier at the selected location.
  16. 16 . The method of claim 15 , wherein lowering the barrier at the selected location further comprises engaging a brace arm to assist in rotating the stem of the barrier hauler toward the barrier to lower the barrier.
  17. 17 . A vehicle mitigation system, comprising: a barrier comprising: a base plate configured to extend along a ground; a front plate horizontally extending from the base plate, wherein the front plate comprises a forward facing side and a rear facing side; a ramp extending from a front portion of the base plate to the forward facing side of the front plate; a kick plate extending from the rear facing side of the front plate; a storage sleeve disposed on the kick plate; and at least one wheel positioned on the barrier; and a barrier hauler comprising: a stem; a handle positioned at one end of the stem; at least one wheel positioned near an opposite end of the stem, the wheel capable of rotating relative to the stem; and a lift arm having an engagement pin, the lift arm rigidly fixed relative to the stem and disposed at an angle relative to the stem; a storage arm coupled to the stem; wherein the barrier hauler is configured to be coupled to the storage sleeve via the storage arm while suspended above the ground to secure the barrier hauler in a stored position.
  18. 18 . The system of claim 17 , further comprising a pin configured to couple together the storage arm the storage sleeve.
  19. 19 . The system of claim 18 , the storage sleeve comprises an aperture, the storage arm comprises a slot, and the pin is configured to pass through the aperture of the storage sleeve and the slot of the storage arm.
  20. 20 . The system of claim 17 , wherein storage sleeve is disposed on a bottom surface of the kick plate.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 18/140,618, filed on Apr. 28, 2023, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 17/035,704, filed on Sep. 29, 2020, which claims the benefit of U.S. Prov. Appl. No. 62/880,012, filed Jul. 29, 2019; and wherein U.S. application Ser. No. 18/140,618, filed on Aug. 28, 2023, also claims the benefit of U.S. Prov. Appl. No. 63/336,288, filed on Apr. 28, 2022, all of which are hereby incorporated by reference herein. TECHNICAL FIELD The present disclosure relates generally to the field of vehicle mitigation systems, and specifically to portable barriers and barrier haulers capable of rapidly deploying the portable barriers to protect against vehicular and military style breaches. BACKGROUND Vehicle intrusions into restricted, protected or unwanted areas are troublesome due to the damage that can be caused, both in terms of property damage and injury or loss of life. There are many scenarios in which it is desired to restrict vehicular traffic in an area. Examples include road construction and other construction sites in order to protect construction workers and equipment. Others include high-profile or highly attended events like parades, sporting events, and political gatherings, where it is desired to keep unauthorized vehicles away from certain areas, especially those that have large gatherings of pedestrians. Still others include secure facilities such as military bases, governmental facilities or areas designated as restricted by law enforcement. While it is possible in some instances to install permanent barriers, many events or situations require that protection against vehicular intrusion be quickly provided and then removed following an event or situation calling for such protection. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Illustrative examples of the present disclosure are described in detail below with reference to the attached drawing figures, which are incorporated by reference herein, and wherein: FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a barrier hauler in accordance with one or more examples described herein; FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the barrier hauler of FIG. 1; FIG. 3 is a right side view of the barrier hauler of FIG. 1; FIG. 4 is a rear view of the barrier hauler of FIG. 1; FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional side view of the barrier hauler of FIG. 4 taken at 5-5; FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional side view of the barrier hauler of FIG. 4 taken at 6-6; FIG. 7 is an enlarged perspective view of a wheel and brake pad of the barrier hauler of FIG. 1; FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of a barrier in accordance with one or more examples described herein; FIG. 9 is a rear perspective view of a vehicle mitigation system in accordance with one or more examples described herein, the vehicle mitigation system including a barrier hauler moving a barrier; FIG. 10 is a front perspective view of the vehicle mitigation system of FIG. 9 with the barrier hauler positioned in a stored position; FIG. 11 is a right side view of the vehicle mitigation system of FIG. 9 with the barrier hauler positioned in the stored position; and FIG. 12 is an enlarged perspective view of a vehicle mitigation system in accordance with one or more examples described herein, the vehicle mitigation system including a barrier hauler positioned in a stored position on a barrier. The illustrated figures are only exemplary and are not intended to assert or imply any limitation with regard to the environment, architecture, design, or process in which different examples may be implemented. DETAILED DESCRIPTION In the following detailed description of several illustrative examples, reference is made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific examples that may be practiced. These examples are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice them, and it is to be understood that other examples may be utilized, and that logical structural, mechanical, electrical, and chemical changes may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the disclosed examples. To avoid detail not necessary to enable those skilled in the art to practice the examples described herein, the description may omit certain information known to those skilled in the art. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the illustrative examples are defined only by the appended claims. In the following discussion and in the claims, the terms “including” and “comprising” are used in an open-ended fashion, and thus should be interpreted to mean “including, but not limited to.” Unless otherwise indicated, as used throughout this document, “or” does not require mutual exclusivity. The present disclosure relates generally to the field of vehicle mitigation systems, and specifically to portable barriers and barrier hau