Flood protection gate for vehicular & pedestrian traffic

Abstract

The invention relates to a roadway flood protection and traffic barrier which provides a smooth upper surface for vehicles, pedestrians, etc. and is thin enough to be mounted to the surface of an existing roadway or parking garage ramp, for example. A hinge mechanism is disclosed which facilitates the provision of a smooth roadway surface as well as a tight seal. A locking strut is provided that keeps the gate panels raised even in case of air pressure loss and which is remotely controllable.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 ) A flood control gate with a generally smooth upper surface mounted to a roadway with a gate panel secured by a hinge flap, and actuated by one or more air bladders, wherein the hinge flap and air bladders are secured at their upstream marginal edges by clamping means in conjunction with wedge shaped inserts between reinforcing plies.