The conceptual 'Easy-Pull Barrier' has been designed as an effective solution for use on roadways and around public areas that's easily implemented with minimal effort. The barrier works by being installed in one section and easily opening accordion-style to cordon areas thanks to its maximum 12 meter length. The unit is crafted using durable metal-linked components, requires less manpower than traditional blockades and is thus more cost-effective more sporadic or long-term closures.
The conceptual 'Easy-Pull Barrier' is the design work of Jhe-Wei Lin and enables a single barricade to easily be used for sectioning off an entire roadway instead of traditional concrete dividers. The flexible design of the unit also allows for traffic divergence to seamlessly guide drivers into another lane.
Accordion-Style Roadway Dividers
The 'Easy-Pull Barrier' Maximizes Maintenance Cordoning
Trend Themes
1. Accordion-style Barricades - Designing barricades that can expand like accordions to cover large areas will be a major disruptive innovation opportunity
2. Cost-effective Blockades - Creating blockades that require less manpower and are thus more cost-effective will be a major trend in the industry
3. Flexible Traffic Guides - Designing flexible traffic guides to seamlessly guide drivers into another lane will be a major disruptive innovation opportunity
Industry Implications
1. Public Safety - The public safety industry can benefit from the design of easy-to-deploy barriers for sporadic closures
2. Road Construction - Road construction companies can use durable metal-linked components that require less manpower than traditional blockades, to save on costs
3. Traffic Management - The traffic management industry can develop flexible traffic guides that improve traffic flow and reduce accidents, using products like these barricades