Modular road barrier

Abstract

A road barrier module is disclosed. The module includes a first longitudinal beam comprising a first hollow portion along its length and a second longitudinal beam disposed below the first longitudinal beam, the second longitudinal beam comprising a second hollow portion along its length. The module includes a first upright connected to a first end of the first longitudinal beam and a first end of the second longitudinal beam and a second upright connected to a second end of the first longitudinal beam and a second end of the second longitudinal beam, the second longitudinal beam has a width greater than any of the first upright and second upright. The module includes a connection system constructed and arranged to connect to adjacent modules. The module further includes protective elements spanning the first longitudinal beam and second longitudinal beam. Modular road barrier systems including one or more modules are also disclosed.

1 . A road barrier module, comprising:
 a first longitudinal beam comprising a first hollow portion along its length;   a second longitudinal beam disposed below the first longitudinal beam, the second longitudinal beam comprising a second hollow portion along its length;   a first upright connected to a first end of the first longitudinal beam and a first end of the second longitudinal beam;   a second upright connected to a second end of the first longitudinal beam and a second end of the second longitudinal beam, the second longitudinal beam has a width that is greater than any of the first upright and second upright;   a connection system disposed on the first upright and the second upright, the connection system constructed and arranged to provide for mechanical connections to adjacent road barrier modules; and   protective elements spanning the length of the first longitudinal beam and second longitudinal beam and connected to the first upright and second upright.   
     
     
         2 . (canceled) 
     
     
         3 . The module of  claim 1 , wherein the second longitudinal beam has an outward tapered profile. 
     
     
         4 . The module of  claim 1 , wherein the protective elements are connected to the outward tapered profile of the second longitudinal beam. 
     
     
         5 . The module of  claim 1 , further comprising a source of electrical power disposed in the first longitudinal beam or second longitudinal beam. 
     
     
         6 . The module of  claim 5 , wherein the source of power comprises a connection to an electrical grid or photovoltaic panel. 
     
     
         7 .- 9 . (canceled) 
     
     
         10 . The module of  claim 1 , wherein the connection system further provides electrical continuity between adjacent modules. 
     
     
         11 . The module of  claim 1 , further comprising one or more lighting devices positioned on the first longitudinal beam, second longitudinal beam, or the protective elements. 
     
     
         12 . The module of  claim 11 , wherein the one or more lighting devices are positioned horizontally along the protective elements or along the first horizontal beam. 
     
     
         13 .- 14 . (canceled) 
     
     
         15 . The module of  claim 1 , further comprising one or more electrical devices attached to the first longitudinal beam, second longitudinal beam, or the protective elements. 
     
     
         16 . The module of  claim 1 , wherein the first hollow portion of the first longitudinal beam or the second hollow portion of the second longitudinal beam are constructed and arranged to house the one or more electrical devices. 
     
     
         17 .- 26 . (canceled) 
     
     
         27 . A modular road barrier system, comprising:
 one or more road barrier modules, each module comprising:   a first longitudinal beam comprising a first hollow portion along its length;   a second longitudinal beam disposed below the first longitudinal beam, the second longitudinal beam comprising a second hollow portion along its length;   a first upright connected to a first end of the first longitudinal beam and a first end of the second longitudinal beam;   a second upright connected to a second end of the first longitudinal beam and a second end of the second longitudinal beam, the second longitudinal beam of each module has a width that is greater than any of the first upright and second upright;   a connection system disposed on the first upright and the second upright, the connection system constructed and arranged to provide for mechanical connections to adjacent road barrier modules;   protective elements spanning the length of the first longitudinal beam and second longitudinal beam and connected to the first upright and second upright,   one or more lighting devices operatively connected to the module;   one or more electrical devices positioned to measure one or more parameters around the module;   a photovoltaic panel disposed on a top surface of the module operatively coupled to the one or more lighting devices or the one or more electrical devices; and   a control unit constructed and arranged to operate the one or more lighting devices and the one or more electrical devices.   
     
     
         28 . (canceled) 
     
     
         29 . The system of  claim 27 , wherein the second longitudinal beam of each module has an outward tapered profile. 
     
     
         30 . The system of  claim 27 , wherein the protective elements are connected to the outward tapered profile of the second longitudinal beam. 
     
     
         31 . The system of  claim 27 , wherein each module further comprises a connection to an electrical grid or a battery. 
     
     
         32 . (canceled) 
     
     
         33 . The system of  claim 27 , wherein the connection system of each module further provides electrical continuity between adjacent modules. 
     
     
         34 . The system of  claim 27 , wherein the one or more lighting devices of each module are positioned on the first longitudinal beam, second longitudinal beam, or the protective elements. 
     
     
         35 . The system of  claim 34 , wherein the one or more lighting devices of each module are positioned horizontally along the protective elements of each module or horizontally along the first horizontal beam of each module. 
     
     
         36 .- 37 . (canceled) 
     
     
         38 . The system of  claim 27 , wherein the one or more electrical devices are positioned on the first longitudinal beam, second longitudinal beam, or the protective elements of each module. 
     
     
         39 . The system of  claim 27 , wherein the first hollow portion of the first longitudinal beam or the second hollow portion of the first longitudinal beam of each module are constructed and arranged to house the one or more electrical devices. 
     
     
         40 .- 42 . (canceled) 
     
     
         43 . The system of  claim 27 , wherein the control unit is constructed and arranged to operate the one or more lighting devices responsive to a measurement of a parameter from one or more sensors. 
     
     
         44 .- 47 . (canceled)