DE202019000189U1 - Pillar for providing electricity - Google Patents

Abstract

Column (1) for providing electrical current with at least one electrical connector (15) for a corresponding connector (16) of a power cable (17), the column (1) being a housing (2) with an interior space sealed against the ingress of water when immersed ( 3), in which electronics (21) of the column (1) are arranged, and wherein the column (1) or its housing (2) has an at least substantially cylindrical basic shape and / or wherein a side wall (4) of the housing ( 3) is made from a tube.

Description

The present invention relates to a column for providing electrical current, in particular for watercraft. In particular, the present invention relates to a shore power column or shore connection column, which is installed near the water to supply watercraft with electrical power.

A shore connection pillar is used to supply the electrical system of a watercraft via the shore power network while it is in port or a shipyard. This is particularly advantageous in the case of smaller watercraft, such as yachts, whose electrical system can otherwise only be supplied with electrical energy when the engine is switched on. However, such a connection is also advantageous for larger ships, which generally use diesel generators to generate electricity, for example to reduce environmental pollution.

A particular challenge with such pillars is that due to their proximity to the water, they have to be adequately protected against flooding and flooding. A known solution here are degradable columns that can be dismantled if there is a risk of flooding or flooding. However, such disassembly is complex, in particular time-consuming, which can be problematic in the event of acute flooding.

Another known solution are pillars that can be lowered into the floor and so-called underfloor devices that are installed stationary below a floor level, for example on an edge of a bank or quay. However, such devices can only be used at designated locations, and their installation is complex.

It is therefore desirable to design the column so that it can be left standing even in the event of flooding or flooding, so that it does not have to be dismantled or driven into the ground. Waterproof cabinets are known for this purpose, that is to say at least essentially cuboid cabinets with a door or flap. The connectors for connecting a power cable and all the electronics are located inside the cabinet. If there is a risk of flooding or flooding, the cabinet doors can be closed so that the interior of the cabinet is sealed. The disadvantage here is that the shape of the cabinet cannot optimally withstand an increased water pressure, in particular the door or flap forms a weak point that should not be neglected. Here, on the one hand, sufficient tightness must be ensured between the door and the cabinet housing, on the other hand, the door must also be easy to open in order to access the plug connector inside. Opening and closing the door also places a heavy load on the seal and may lose its sealing performance. Access to the connector is also difficult because it is arranged inside the cabinet.

In addition, the well-known watertight cabinets must be disconnected from the power supply in the event of flooding or flooding, as otherwise no water resistance can be achieved. It is therefore not possible to leave the cabinets in the electrically connected state in the event of flooding or flooding.

It is also known from charging stations for electric vehicles to equip charging stations of this type with radio technology, so that they can communicate with an external device, such as a server or a mobile terminal, for example in order to control the column, to bill the electricity used or the like. First of all, known charging stations are generally not watertight in the event of flooding or flooding. With a pillar that is to be protected against flooding and flooding, the installation of radio technology is also difficult. For example, no radio antenna could be used in the waterproof cupboards, as this would be shielded by the outer shell of the cupboard.

Against this background, it is an object of the present invention to provide a column for providing electrical power that is simple to install and handle and that can also be used in particular in ports or other areas at risk of flooding and flooding.

This object is achieved by a column according to claim 1, 4 or 7. Advantageous further developments are the subject of the subclaims.

A proposed column has at least one electrical connector for a corresponding connector of a power cable. In particular, the connector can be a CEE connector. When the power cable is connected, electrical power or energy is preferably transmitted from the column via the power cable to a customer, for example the electrical system of a ship, via the plug connector.

The column preferably has two or more plug connectors. In this way, several power cables or corresponding connectors can be connected to the column at the same time, which is conducive to particularly efficient use.

Furthermore, a proposed column has a housing that delimits or defines an interior. Electronics of the column are preferably arranged completely in this interior.

The column or the housing preferably has a cover element, a base element and / or at least one side wall which (in each case) delimit or define the interior. In particular, the interior is enclosed or enclosed by the cover element, base element and side wall / side walls.

The floor element and / or cover element preferably defines / define a position of use or mounting position of the column, in particular the floor element limits the interior in the position of use downwards and / or the cover element limits the interior in the position of use upwards. In particular, in the position of use, the base element and / or the cover element are / are preferably at least substantially horizontally oriented and / or the side wall or side walls are preferably at least substantially vertically oriented. The following description preferably refers to this position of use, even if this is not explicitly mentioned.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, the interior is sealed against the ingress of water during, in particular, permanent immersion. In particular, no water gets into the interior, even if the column is partially or completely submerged. In this way, the electronics in the interior of the column are protected, especially in the event of flooding or flooding. The column or its housing is in particular highly watertight or pressurized water-tight, very particularly preferably also in the electrically connected state of the column.

This is to be understood in particular to mean that the interior of the column is also protected against water ingress if the column is permanently immersed, in particular also if the column is submerged to more than 2 m, 5 m or 10 m. A “permanent immersion” is preferably an immersion for longer than 30 min, in particular longer than two hours, particularly preferably longer than a day, very particularly preferably over any period of time. The column particularly preferably fulfills the protection class IP68 according to ISO 20653 or DIN EN 60529. The terms used in the description “when immersed”, “permanently”, “highly watertight” and “watertight” are preferably to be understood accordingly.

In this way, a particularly easy-to-use column for providing electrical power is implemented, which can be used in ports or other areas at risk of flooding and flooding and in particular does not have to be dismantled, even in the event of impending flooding or flooding, but can be left standing, in particular even when electrically connected.

Particularly preferably, the column is also watertight or pressurized water-tight or the interior of the column is sealed against water ingress when immersed, if or while the column is connected to an electrical power supply and / or the column is preferably not necessary in the event of flooding or flooding from To disconnect electricity. In this way, a particularly simple handling of the column is made possible, which can also be left in the electrically connected state in the event of flooding or flooding.

The column preferably has a flange with mounting devices in order to fasten the column to the floor or ground. The base element particularly preferably has or forms the flange. The assembly devices can be designed, for example, as boreholes.

In this way, a particularly simple installation or attachment of the column to the floor or subsurface is made possible, in which the column is attached to the floor or subsurface via the flange and / or the mounting devices. The mounting devices, for example boreholes, are advantageously arranged on the flange, so that the part of the floor element which delimits the interior is free of such mounting devices. This is particularly beneficial for the tightness of the interior. In particular, there is no need to seal the assembly devices, since these are arranged outside the interior.

The base plate preferably has a bushing through which a connecting line, for example a cable, is sealingly guided into the interior of the housing. In particular, the column can be supplied with power via the connecting line, connected to a communication network or the like. The feedthrough is designed such that it seals the connecting line, for example sealingly wraps around the connecting line, so that there is no space between the feedthrough and the connecting line remains. In this way, a connecting line can be fed from the outside to the interior, in particular to the electronics, while at the same time sealing the interior. In particular, the preferred watertightness of the column is realized in a particularly simple manner even in the electrically connected state.

According to a further aspect of the present invention, which can also be implemented independently, the column or its housing has an at least essentially cylindrical basic shape. This shape is particularly advantageous since the water pressure on the column, if it is partially or completely submerged, is or can be distributed more evenly over the surface of the column.

An axial direction and a radial direction are preferably defined by the cylindrical basic shape. The axial direction runs in the main direction of extension or along the longitudinal axis of the column. The radial direction is perpendicular to this. In particular, in the position of use, the axial direction preferably runs at least substantially vertically and the radial direction preferably runs at least essentially horizontally.

An “at least essentially cylindrical basic shape” is understood here to mean that the column has a cylindrical shape in principle, but can deviate from it at certain points. For example, the column or its housing, in particular a curved side wall of the housing, can have recesses and / or depressions. Furthermore, it is also possible for the column or the housing or the side wall to differ in cross section from a circular shape, for example to be oval or to follow an arc only in sections.

The housing or its side wall particularly preferably has a cross section which runs along an arc with a center angle of more than 180 °.

A “cross-section” of the column, the housing or the side wall is understood to mean a section which runs in the radial direction or perpendicular to the main direction of extension or the longitudinal axis of the column, the housing or the side wall. In particular, such a cut runs horizontally in the position of use.

The column or the housing or the side wall preferably has at least one cylindrical section.

The side wall particularly preferably has a cylindrical upper section to which the cover element is connected and / or a cylindrical lower section to which the base element is connected. This in particular increases the stability of the column.

According to a further aspect of the present invention, which can also be implemented independently, the side wall of the housing is made from a tube, preferably with an oval or circular cross section.

In particular, the at least substantially cylindrical basic shape of the housing is realized in a particularly simple manner by a tube with an oval or circular cross section.

The recesses and / or depressions, which the side wall may have, are preferably introduced into the tube.

In this way, the column or its housing can be produced in a particularly simple manner, in particular so that it is (highly) watertight, or so that the interior is sealed against ingress of water even when immersing, in particular permanently. In particular, parts of the housing only have to be connected to one another at certain points, namely at the recesses and depressions and at the pipe ends, to which the base element or cover element are or are preferably attached. Weak points or pressure-sensitive points of the housing, in particular where parts are connected by welding, screws or the like, can be reduced in this way. This is conducive to particularly good tightness.

The housing or its side wall preferably has an (access) opening, which was introduced into the tube in particular during manufacture and which can be reversibly closed or closed with a closure element. In particular, the access opening can be closed with the closure element or is thus closed such that the interior is sealed against the ingress of water during, in particular permanent, immersion, so that no water can get into the interior through the access opening.

The access opening can be exposed again by removing the closure element. In this way you can access the electronics in the interior, for example for maintenance, servicing and / or repairs. However, it is preferably not provided that the access opening is opened or the closure element is removed during normal use. In particular, the closure element can only be removed with a (special) tool.

The access opening is particularly preferably located in one plane and / or the closure element is at least essentially flat or planar, in particular as an at least substantially rectangular plate. This preferred embodiment of the access opening and / or the closure element is preferably also in the case of a column or a housing with a cylindrical basic shape realized. In particular, the essentially cylindrical housing in this case has a correspondingly flat recess in which the access opening is formed. This is conducive to a particularly tight closure of the access opening with the closure element.

According to a further aspect of the present invention, which can also be implemented independently, the plug connector protrudes through the housing. The housing here preferably has a recess or depression in which the plug connector or a plug device of the plug connector is arranged in a sealing manner. The plug-in device is preferably designed to produce an electrical plug-in connection with a corresponding plug connector.

Preferably, all connectors protrude through the housing, or if there are several connectors provided on the column, the housing has a correspondingly large number of recesses or depressions, in each of which a connector or its respective plug device is arranged in a sealing manner.

The following aspects and features are described using a connector of the column, but preferably apply to all connectors of the column.

The plug connector or its plug device is preferably arranged such that the plug device is accessible from the outside. Thus, a user can directly connect a power cable or the like to the column without first having to expose the interior, for example opening a flap or the like. This is particularly easy to use. In addition, there are no flaps, doors or the like on the column, which reduces possible weak points against water ingress in the event of flooding or flooding.

If no corresponding plug connector is connected, the plug connector or its plug device is particularly preferably closed or closable from the outside, so that the interior is sealed against the ingress of water during, in particular, permanent immersion.

In this way, particularly efficient flood and flood protection is implemented. In the event of an impending flood or impending flood, only the plug connector or its plug-in device must be closed in a watertight or pressure-water-tight manner. The column can then be left standing and no further measures, such as a complete dismantling of the column, are necessary.

The plug connector or its plug device is preferably sealed even when the power cable or corresponding plug connector is connected, so that no dust, rain water, splash water, jet water or the like can penetrate. In particular, the plug connection produced in this way fulfills at least protection class IP55 ISO 20653 or DIN EN 60529.

The plug device of the plug connector is preferably arranged in a recess in the housing. This ensures that the plug device is arranged on the outside of the column, but does not protrude from it, but is arranged in the recess in a protected manner, for example against the effects of force or rain. In the case of a column with several plug connectors, these can be arranged in the same or in separate recesses.

The plug connector or its plug device preferably specifies a plug direction with which a corresponding plug connector can be inserted. This direction of insertion is preferably inclined to the horizontal and / or vertical and / or to the floor in the position of use or when the column is mounted on the floor. As a result, the force acting on the plug connection and the power cable is reduced, in particular tensile and bending forces acting on the power cable are avoided. Forces occurring in particular act at least essentially only along the plug-in direction or the power cable, but not transversely thereto. In addition, the insertion process is made easier for a user, since the user can connect the corresponding plug connector of the power cable from obliquely below or at a particularly convenient insertion angle. In addition, the selected plug-in direction prevents water from running into the plug connector or plug device from above.

The connector preferably has a securing device. The corresponding plug connector of the power cable can preferably be secured or secured against loosening, in particular in a form-fitting manner, via the securing device. The securing device can be designed, for example, as a bayonet catch. This ensures that the power cable cannot be accidentally disconnected from the column.

Alternatively or additionally, the connector can have an electronically controlled or controllable locking device in order to secure the corresponding connector of the power cable against loosening.

The locking is particularly preferably triggered electronically or the plug connection is locked when the corresponding plug connector is completely inserted, in particular as soon as it is secured via the securing device, and / or if the column for providing electricity is activated and / or if electricity is emitted via the plug connection.

The lock can preferably only be released electronically or the plug connection can only be unlocked electronically. In particular, it is not possible to remove the corresponding connector before the lock has been released electronically.

According to a further aspect of the present invention, which can also be implemented independently, the column has an upper part which has or forms a chamber separate from the interior. An antenna is preferably arranged in the upper part. For this purpose, the upper part has a window which is transparent to signals that can be transmitted and / or received by the antenna.

In this way it is preferably possible to establish a radio data connection between the column and an external device, preferably a server, stationary computer system or mobile terminal.

In particular, an antenna arranged in the interior of the housing could not easily establish a radio connection since the housing would shield the antenna.

The interior of the housing is preferably sealed off from the chamber of the upper part. In particular, the cover element of the housing can have a bushing through which a connecting line can be sealingly guided, in particular in order to supply the antenna with current. The bushing is preferably designed in the same way as the bushing in the base element.

Because of the required window, it is difficult to seal the chamber in such a way that no water can enter even if it is permanently immersed. Such a seal can be avoided due to the proposed construction. Even if the chamber of the upper part fills with water when immersed, the interior of the housing is still sealed against water ingress. The (sensitive) electronics in the interior are therefore protected, while the antenna, which is insensitive to water ingress, can be arranged outside the interior.

In the position of use, the top of the upper part is preferably inclined with respect to the horizontal. In this way it is ensured that the window remains free and is not covered by objects placed on it, snow or the like, so that the radio connection to the antenna is guaranteed.

According to a further aspect of the present invention, which can also be implemented independently, the electronics have power electronics which are arranged on a first mounting unit and control electronics which are arranged on a second mounting unit. The electronics are preferably distributed over two assembly units. The assembly units are arranged in the interior of the housing and are preferably at least substantially parallel to one another and / or to the access opening and / or to the closure element.

The electronics preferably have power electronics on the one hand and control electronics on the other hand, the power electronics and the control electronics being arranged or formed on different mounting units.

The (assembly unit with) the power electronics is preferably arranged, seen from the access opening, behind the (assembly unit with the) control electronics, and / or the (assembly unit with the) control electronics is between the access opening on the one hand and the (assembly unit with the) power electronics on the other arranged.

The assembly units are therefore preferably arranged such that the control electronics are directly accessible through the access opening, in particular after the closure element has been removed. This has the advantage that repairs, maintenance work or repairs can be carried out on the control electronics without needing access to the power electronics, which as a rule carry high current. This is conducive to particularly safe handling of the column during maintenance, servicing or repair.

The electronics preferably have a power module, a fuse module, a charge controller, a control module, a locking module, an on / off switch module, an electricity meter module, a billing module, a communication module, an access module, the antenna and / or cabling or wiring. Furthermore, the electronics can have further modules.

The power module preferably supplies the electronics and / or a current collector connected to the column with electrical energy, power or current.

The fuse module preferably secures the column or a consumer connected to the column against overvoltages, overcurrent or the like. Preferably, the fuse module can also operated mechanically or manually to interrupt the corresponding circuit.

The security module is particularly preferably arranged or formed on the assembly unit, which is arranged between the access opening on the one hand and the assembly unit with the power electronics or the power module on the other. In this way it is ensured that the fuse module is easily accessible in order to switch off the power supply to the control electronics by (manual) actuation of the fuse module, for example to carry out maintenance, servicing or repairs, or to restore it.

The charge controller preferably regulates the charging process of an accumulator connected to the column.

The control module preferably controls the electronics or the other modules.

The locking module preferably controls the electronic locking device, so it can in particular lock or unlock it.

The on / off module preferably switches the current flow on or off to a consumer connected to the column.

The electricity meter module preferably registers the electricity delivered by the column to the connected customer, while the billing module calculates the costs incurred thereby for a user.

A data connection between the column and an external operating device, preferably a server, stationary computer system or mobile terminal, can preferably be established by means of the antenna and / or the communication module.

The switch-on / switch-off module, the locking module and / or further modules can preferably be controlled or called up via the external operating device, or these modules can be accessed by means of the operating device. In particular, the current flow can be switched on or off by means of the operating device via the switch-on / switch-off module, and the locking can be locked or unlocked via the locking module.

The access module is preferably designed to enable or block access by the operating device to certain or all modules and / or to certain functions of the modules.

The proposed column is particularly preferably a land connection or shore power column for watercraft and / or on a bank or near a body of water, in particular in a port. However, it is also possible to use the proposed column for other purposes, for example as a charging station for electrically operated vehicles or their batteries, in particular for electric cars, particularly preferably in areas at risk of flooding.

The above-mentioned aspects of the present invention, explained below with the aid of an exemplary embodiment, can be implemented independently of one another and in any combination with one another and also in any combination with further aspects and features of the present invention and can be advantageous.

• 1 eine schematische, perspektivische Darstellung einer vorschlagsgemäßen Säule;
• 2 eine schematische Frontansicht der Säule gemäß 1;
• 3 einen schematischen Schnitt der Säule gemäß 1 entlang einer Längsachse der Säule;
• 4 einen schematischen Schnitt der Säule gemäß 1 senkrecht zur Längsachse;
• 5 eine schematische, perspektivische Explosionsdarstellung der Säule gemäß 1;
• 6A eine schematische Vergrößerung der Säule gemäß 1 im Bereich eines Steckverbinders bei geöffneter Abdeckung des Steckverbinders;
• 6B eine zu 6A korrespondierende Darstellung mit angeschlossenem Stromkabel;
• 7 eine schematische, perspektivische Darstellung einer Verriegelung des Steckverbinders;
• 8 eine schematische Darstellung von Elektronik der Säule; und
• 9 eine schematische Darstellung einer weiteren Ausführungsform der Elektronik der Säule.

Further features, properties, advantages and aspects of the present invention result from the claims and the following description of preferred embodiments with reference to the drawing. It shows:

• 1 is a schematic, perspective view of a proposed column;
• 2nd is a schematic front view of the column 1 ;
• 3rd a schematic section of the column 1 along a longitudinal axis of the column;
• 4th a schematic section of the column 1 perpendicular to the longitudinal axis;
• 5 is a schematic, perspective exploded view of the column according to 1 ;
• 6A a schematic enlargement of the column according 1 in the area of a connector with the connector cover open;
• 6B one too 6A corresponding representation with connected power cable;
• 7 is a schematic, perspective view of a lock of the connector;
• 8th a schematic representation of electronics of the column; and
• 9 is a schematic representation of a further embodiment of the electronics of the column.

In the figures, the same reference numerals are used for the same and similar parts and components, and corresponding properties, advantages and features can result, even if a repeated description is dispensed with.

1 shows a schematic perspective view of a proposed column 1 to provide electrical current, especially three-phase alternating current. 2nd shows the pillar 1 in a schematic front view or from the front. 3rd shows the pillar 1 in a schematic section along the main direction of extension of the column 1 or in the vertical direction. For a clearer view, wiring, wiring and. Like. in 3rd not shown.

The front side is to be understood here as the side, which is preferably a pantograph A is facing. If electricity is provided for watercraft, the front side is therefore preferably the side which faces the water or water body. The side of the column opposite the front is corresponding 1 the backside.

The pillar 1 preferably has a housing 2nd on that an interior 3rd bounded, defined, includes or encloses. In particular, the interior 3rd through the housing 2nd separated from the environment.

The housing 2nd preferably has at least one side wall 4th , a cover element 5 and / or a floor element 6 on.

The interior is preferably 3rd , especially completely, from the side wall 4th or the side walls 4th , the cover element 5 and the floor element 6 limited, enclosed or enclosed.

In the intended use position of the column 1 or if the pillar 1 is mounted on the ground or floor, is the floor element 6 preferably at the lower end of the housing 2nd arranged and / or the cover element 5 at the top of the case 2nd . In particular, the cover element limits 5 the interior 3rd upwards and / or the floor element 6 the interior 3rd down and / or the side wall or side walls 4th the interior 3rd to the side. The cover element preferably runs 5 and / or the floor element 6 in the position of use at least essentially horizontally and / or the side wall or side walls 5 at least essentially vertically. The further description preferably refers to this position of use, even if this is not explicitly mentioned.

The housing 2nd , in particular cover element 5 , Floor element 6 and / or side wall / side walls 4th , is preferably made of metal, in particular stainless steel, particularly preferably stainless steel, material number 1.4301.

The cover element is particularly preferred 5 and / or the floor element 6 thicker, in particular about twice or three times, than the side wall / side walls 4th . However, it is also possible for the cover element 5 and / or floor element 6 at least substantially the same thickness as the sidewall / sidewalls 4th has or have.

In particular, the side wall / side walls 4th , the cover element 5 and / or the floor element 6 sufficiently thick to withstand an increased water pressure, in particular a water pressure of more than 0.1 bar, 0.2 bar, 0.5 bar or 1 bar.

The thickness of the side wall / side walls 4th is preferably more than 2 mm, particularly preferably more than 4 mm and / or less than 10 mm, in particular less than 7 mm, and / or at least essentially 5 mm.

The thickness of the cover element 5 and / or the floor element 6 is preferably more than 5 mm, in particular more than 10 mm, and / or less than 25 mm, in particular less than 20 mm.

The height or length of the housing 2nd , Interior 3rd or the side wall 4th , in particular the (vertical) distance between the cover element 5 and the floor element 6 , is preferably more than 1 m, in particular more than 1.2 m, and / or less than 2 m, in particular less than 1.6 m.

The side wall 4th is preferably at least essentially to the interior 3rd concave or convex to the outside.

The column particularly preferably has 1 , the housing 2nd and / or the side wall 4th an at least substantially cylindrical basic shape.

An axial direction and a radial direction are preferably defined by the cylindrical basic shape. The axial direction runs in the direction of the longitudinal axis or cylinder axis or main extension direction of the column 1 , the housing 2nd and / or the side wall 4th . The radial direction is perpendicular to this longitudinal axis or cylinder axis or main extension direction. In the use position or with the column mounted on the floor 1 The axial direction is preferably vertical and the radial direction is preferably horizontal.

The pillar 1 , the housing 2nd or the side wall 4th is at least substantially circular or oval in cross section or in a horizontal section in the position of use. The cross section is preferably a section perpendicular to axial direction or in the radial direction, as in 4th shown.

The pillar 1 , the housing 2nd or the side wall 4th However, in particular in sections, it can deviate from a cylindrical shape, for example have one or more depressions, recesses and / or openings.

4th shows an example of a cross section of the column 1 where the side wall 4th deviates from a circular shape. The side wall 4th preferably does not describe a complete circular arc here, but only partially follows it. The side wall particularly preferably describes 4th a circular arc with a center angle greater than 180 °. In particular, it goes from the side wall 4th described arc beyond a semicircle. The side wall is particularly preferred 4th here on average at least essentially the shape of a circular arc with a central angle greater than 180 ° and a circular chord adjoining it. The side wall 4th encloses in the in 4th Cut shown preferably a circle segment or forms the circumference of a circle segment.

The side wall preferably has 4th however, at least one section which is cylindrical or has no depression, recess or opening or is circular or oval in cross section. The side wall particularly preferably has 4th two such sections, in particular an upper section 4A and a lower section 4B , such as in 1 shown.

The top section 4A preferably connects to the cover element 5 on or is connected to it in a form-fitting and / or integral manner.

The lower section 4B preferably joins the floor element 6 on or is connected to it in a form-fitting and / or integral manner.

In particular, the cover element closes 5 an upper, preferably at least substantially circular, opening in the side wall 4th and / or closes the base element 6 a lower, preferably at least substantially circular, opening in the side wall 4th . In particular, the cover element 5 and / or the floor element 6 at least essentially designed as disks or circular plates.

The cover element is particularly preferably closed 5 and / or the floor element 6 the respective openings so that the interior 3rd sealed against water ingress, especially permanent immersion.

In the example shown, the cover element is 5 with the side wall 4th (sealing) screwed or to the side wall 4th screwed on. However, other solutions are also possible here.

In the example shown, the floor element is 6 with the side wall 4th welded or to the side wall 4th welded on. However, other solutions are also possible here.

The diameter of the column 1 , the housing 2nd or the side wall 4th , especially the upper section 4A and / or the lower section 4B is preferably greater than 20 cm, in particular greater than 30 cm and / or less than 1 m, in particular less than 70 cm.

The column preferably has 1 , the housing 2nd or the floor element 6 a flange 7 on. The flange is particularly preferred 7 through the floor element 6 educated. In particular, the diameter of the bottom element 6 larger than the diameter of the cover element 5 or the side wall 4th , especially the lower section 4B .

The floor element preferably has 6 or the flange 7 Assembly facilities 8th on to the pillar 1 to be attached to a floor or surface.

The assembly facilities are shown in the example 8th through holes or bores in the flange 7 formed over which the pillar 1 can be screwed to the surface or floor. However, other solutions are also possible here.

The assembly devices are particularly preferred 8th accessible from outside or outside of the interior 3rd arranged.

The cover element 5 and / or the floor element 6 preferably have an implementation 5A respectively. 6A through which a connection line (not shown), such as a power cable or data cable, into the interior 3rd is or can be managed. In particular, the implementations 5A respectively. 6A trained the connecting line or the interior 3rd seal so that the interior 3rd , especially in the case of (permanent) immersion, is protected or sealed against the ingress of water.

The column is particularly preferred 1 and / or implementation 6A or a connecting line passed through it in such a way that the column 1 or the interior 3rd is also protected or sealed in the electrically connected state against (permanent) immersion against water ingress.

The connection for the connecting line through which the column 1 is connected or can be connected to a power supply, is preferably in the interior sealed against water ingress 3rd arranged.

The column is electrically connected 1 in the sense of the present invention when there is an electrical connection to the power grid or parts of the column 1 are energetic.

The implementations 5A respectively. 6A are preferably elastic. In particular, the respective implementation 5A , 6A a smaller diameter than a connecting line passed through it, so that the implementation 5A , 6A is pressed apart by the connecting line passing through it and presses against the connecting line, whereby the preferred seal is produced.

The floor element 6 preferably has two bushings 6A on how especially in 4th shown. The implementations 6A can have a different diameter, so that connecting lines with different diameters seal into the interior 3rd can be performed. One of the bushings is particularly preferred 6A trained to use a power cable to power the column 1 in the interior 3rd to perform sealing and / or is the other implementation 6A trained to have a data line in the interior 3rd to perform sealing. However, other solutions are also possible here, for example a combined power-data connection line could be carried out by only one implementation 6A be performed.

The bushings are preferred 5A , 6A can also be sealed without passing through a connecting line, in particular so that the interior 3rd in the case of (permanent) immersion is sealed against the ingress of water, for example by inserting it into the respective bushing 5A , 6A inserted plug or the like (not shown).

The column preferably has 1 , the housing 2nd or the side wall 4th at least one access opening 4C on over which the interior 3rd is accessible.

The access opening is particularly preferred 4C in a recess 4D the side wall 4th arranged or formed.

The recess is preferably 4D or access opening 4C on the back of the column 1 , the housing 2nd or the side wall 4th arranged, so when installing / assembling near the water on the side facing away from the water.

The following is a preferred construction of the recess 4D , especially with reference to 4th and 5 , described. 4th shows a cross section of the column 1 , i.e. a section perpendicular to the main direction of extension of the column 1 or in the horizontal direction, in the region of the recess 4D . 5 is a schematic exploded view of the proposed column 1 .

The recess 4D is preferably by two sections which extend at least essentially in the radial direction or horizontally 4E and a section extending in the axial direction or vertically 4F the side wall 4th formed, especially in 5 shown.

The recess is preferably 4D , especially their sections 4E , 4F , integral with the side wall 4th , in particular a cylindrical portion of the side wall 4th , trained or connected.

The section 4F is preferably between the sections 4E arranged and / or integrally connected to them. In particular, the recess 4D formed in one piece.

The sections 4E preferably each have the shape of a segment of a circle, in particular with a center angle less than 180 °.

The section 4F is preferably at least essentially flat or planar and / or has no curvature. In particular, the section 4F at least essentially rectangular.

The access opening 4C is preferably in the section 4F educated. In particular, the access opening 4C arranged in a (vertical) plane and / or at least substantially rectangular.

However, other solutions are also possible here. For example, the access opening 4C also in a cylindrical section of the side wall 4th be educated. On the recess 4D can be omitted in this case.

Preferably the section 4F or the access opening 4C an axial or vertical extension of more than 40 cm, in particular more than 60 cm and / or less than 120 cm, in particular less than 100 cm.

Preferably the section 4F and / or the access opening 4C a horizontal extension of more than 10 cm, in particular more than 20 cm, and / or less than 50 cm, in particular less than 40 cm.

The access opening 4C is preferably by a closure element 9 locked or lockable. In particular, the closure element corresponds 9 to the access opening 4C , is with a flat access opening 4C also preferably at least essentially flat or even.

Is the access opening 4C in a cylindrical section of the side wall 4th formed, the closure element corresponds 9 preferably a corresponding cylindrical section, is in particular curved.

In order to achieve a particularly good seal, however, the flat or flat design of the access opening is required 4C or the closure element 9 prefers. The recess 4D is preferably provided for this flat or flat design also for the column 1 , the housing 2nd or the side wall 4th to be realized with a cylindrical basic shape.

The housing preferably has 2nd or the side wall 4th the closure element 9 on.

The closure element particularly preferably closes 9 the access opening 4C so that the interior 3rd in the case of permanent immersion in particular, is sealed against water ingress, that is to say no water through the access opening 4C in the interior 3rd can reach. In particular, the closure element 9 withstand an increased water pressure as defined at the beginning.

Optionally, the closure element 9 a reinforcement 9A have the closure element 9 reinforced in such a way that it also withstands increased water pressure, as defined in the introduction, in particular so that the closure element 9 not deformed due to the increased water pressure.

The reinforcement 9A is preferably by horizontal and / or vertical reinforcing struts on the interior 3rd facing side of the closure element 9 educated.

The closure element is preferably 9 about fasteners 10th on the side wall 4th , especially the section 4F , attached or attachable. The fastening means are particularly preferred 10th Screws, especially special screws that can only be removed with a special tool.

The closure element 9 is preferably reversible with the side wall 4th , especially the section 4F , connected or connectable, especially screwable. If necessary, it is therefore preferably possible for the closure element 9 to remove or the access opening 4C to expose. However, this is preferably not necessary in the state of use or the column can 1 with the fastener fastened 9 or closed access opening 4C to be used. The access opening is preferably 4C or the closure element 9 only intended to service, maintenance and / or repairs the column 1 in the interior 3rd to be able to make.

The closure element preferably has 9 a seal 9B on when the access opening is closed 4C sealing on the side wall 4th , especially the section 4F , particularly preferably one through the side wall 4th or the section 4F formed frame 4G , is present. The seal is particularly preferred 9B to the side wall 4th or the section 4F or the frame 4G pressed, particularly preferably by means of the fastening means 10th .

However, other solutions are also possible here, for example the seal 9B also on the side wall 4th or the section 4F be arranged and the closure element 9 or a (rigid) frame of the closure element 9 against the seal 9B be pressed.

Optionally, the side wall 4th or their section 4F and / or the closure element 9 a tour 4H exhibit. The leadership 4H is preferably designed to the closure element 9 to be positioned so that it can be sealingly attached, especially so that the seal 9B on the section 4F or frame 4G is arranged.

In the example shown, the cover element is 5 reversible on the side wall 4th , especially the top section 4A , attached, especially screwed. In this sense, the cover element 5 preferably a (further) closure element 9 , which reversibly closes an opening accessible from above. In particular, the pillar 1 or the housing 2nd in the example shown two closure elements 9 on, each opening to the interior 3rd seal tightly and are removable if necessary. However, other solutions are also possible here, for example a column 1 that are just a fastener 9 having.

The column particularly preferably has 1 a top 11 on. The top 11 is preferably on the housing 2nd or its cover element 5 put on / attachable or attached / attachable.

The upper part is in the representation example 11 to the cover element 5 , especially laterally or in the radial direction. However, other solutions are also possible here, for example the upper part 11 additionally or alternatively on the side wall 4th attached / attachable to the housing 2nd to be glued or the like

Preferably limits the upper part 11 and / or cover element 5 a chamber 12th . Preferably the chamber 12th from below through the cover element 5 and / or from above and laterally through the upper part 11 limited. In particular, the chamber 12th from the top 11 and the cover element 5 limited, defined, enclosed or enclosed.

Preferably the chamber 12th from the interior 3rd of the housing 2nd separately or only through the implementation 5A of the cover element 5 with the interior 3rd connected. The interior is particularly preferred 3rd opposite the chamber 12th sealed or sealable, especially if a connecting line through the bushing 5A is conducted or if the implementation 5A is closed by a stopper or the like, as already described.

The upper part preferably has 11 a top 11A on that the chamber 12th capped or the cover element 5 opposite. The top 11A preferably also forms an upper side of the column 1 limits the column 1 upwards or is the side of the column 1 with the greatest distance from the ground or floor or floor element 6 .

Preferably the top is 11A inclined with respect to the radial direction or in the use position with respect to the horizontal direction or includes an acute angle with the corresponding direction.

The top is particularly preferred 11A opposite the cover element 5 inclined or forms an acute angle with it. In particular, the chamber 12th in the in 3rd shown section bounded by a, preferably rectangular, triangle.

An antenna is preferred 13 in the chamber 12th arranged, especially on the cover element 5 or on the top 11 assembled.

The upper part preferably has 11 , especially its top 11A , a window 14 on. The window 14 is preferably transparent to signals passing through the antenna 13 can be sent and / or received. In particular, the window 14 so permeable to radio waves.

Preferably the window 14 in the top 11 , especially the top 11A glued in. However, other solutions are also possible here.

The window is in the display example 14 at least essentially designed as a circular disk. However, other solutions are also possible here.

Preferably the window 14 made from a hard plastic that is permeable to radio waves.

Preferably the top is 11 , except the window 14 , made of metal, especially stainless steel.

Preferably the column 1 , especially the top 11 or the window 14 trained to receive signals from the antenna 13 can be sent or received in or from a variety of different directions. In particular, the diameter of the window 14 dimensioned accordingly.

However, it is also possible to use the entire top part 11 form from a material that is used for signals from the antenna 13 can be sent or received, is permeable.

Preferably the chamber 12th sealed so that no rain or splashing water into the chamber 12th can reach. However, the chamber is preferably not provided or required 12th to seal against water ingress during immersion. In particular, a seal on the chamber 12th before water enters the chamber 12th protects when immersed, can be dispensed with.

When the column is submerged 1 it is preferably provided that water in the chamber 12th can occur. The chamber 12th is, however, as described at the beginning, in relation to the interior 3rd sealed so that the interior 3rd is sealed against water ingress during (permanent) immersion, even if water is in the chamber 12th should occur.

6A and 6B show an enlargement of the column 1 in the area of a connector 15 .

The pillar 1 has at least one connector 15 to which a corresponding connector 16 or a power cable 17th can be connected as in 6B shown. In particular, the connector 15 and the corresponding connector 16 an electrical connector is made through which the column 1 with a pantograph A , for example the electrical system of a ship, is connected or connectable, so that electricity to the customer A can be transferred.

The output power at the connector 15 is preferably 44 kW or 63 A, particularly preferably at a voltage of 400 V and / or frequency of 50 Hz. However, depending on the field of application, other values are also possible here.

The connector is particularly preferred 15 a CEE connector, in particular according to the DIN EN 60309 or IEC 60309 standard, very particularly preferably in the 63 A and / or 400 V and / or 6h version. However, depending on the area of application, other versions are also possible.

The connector 15 preferably has at least protection class IP55, particularly preferably IP67 or IP68.

The column preferably has 1 multiple connectors 15 on, especially two connectors 15 , each with a corresponding connector 16 or a power cable 17th can be connected, as in particular in 2nd shown.

The following is the structure and arrangement for a connector 15 described in more detail. The explanations preferably apply accordingly to other connectors 15 the pillar 1 . In principle, however, it is possible to use different connectors 15 on the pillar 1 to provide, for example connectors 15 which have different genders, nominal voltages, rated currents or the like.

The connector 15 preferably has a cover 15A on. The cover preferably closes 15A the connector 15 or one from the connector 15 formed plug device 15B when the pillar 1 is not in use and / or if no power cord 17th to the pillar 1 is connected and / or if there is no corresponding connector 16 with the connector 15 connected is. This condition is particularly in the 1 to 5 shown.

The cover 15A can preferably be opened, especially the cover 15A via a hinge on the connector 15 or its connector 15B appropriate. However, other solutions are also possible here, for example the cover 15A on the connector 15 or its connector 15B be screwed on.

6A shows the connector 15 in the open state or with the cover open 15A .

The plug device 15B is preferably designed to provide an electrical connector between the connector 15 and the corresponding connector 16 to manufacture. In particular, the corresponding connector has 16 a corresponding connector on (not shown), so that the two connectors 15 , 16 or their plug devices can be plugged together.

In the representation example according to 6A is the connector 15B formed as a socket or has inwardly facing contact openings 15C on. The connector is in the illustration example 15 preferably female.

The corresponding connector is shown in the example 16 formed accordingly male or as a connector or has outwardly facing contact pins (not shown), which in the contact openings 15C can be inserted.

However, it is also possible that the connector 15 the pillar 1 or its connector 15B Has contact pins or is male and, accordingly, the corresponding connector 16 Has contact openings or is female. It is also possible that the connector 15 the pillar 1 and the corresponding connector 16 of the power cord 17th Plug elements, so contact pins and contact openings, of both genders.

The connector is particularly preferred 15 or its connector 15B with the cover closed 15A and / or when the corresponding connector is inserted or connected 16 or when the power cable is connected 17th Protected or sealed against the ingress of dust, rain water, splash water and / or water jets, in particular at least according to protection class IP55 or higher.

The connector is preferably 15 or its connector 15B sealable against ingress of water during, in particular permanent, immersion, in particular sealable. In particular, the connector 15 or its connector 15B be sealed so that it is protected or sealed against the ingress of water in the event of permanent immersion to more than 2 m, 5 m or 10 m, in particular in accordance with protection class IP68.

The connector preferably has 15 or its connector 15B a security device 15D on. The corresponding connector is preferably 16 of the power cord 17th form-fitting with the connector 15 the pillar 1 can be secured against loosening. In particular, the safety device prevents 15D that by pulling the power cord 17th or on the corresponding connector 16 the connector can be released.

The corresponding connector preferably has 16 a corresponding security device (not shown). In particular can the fuse devices of the connectors 15 , 16 interlock positively.

Preferably the connectors 15 , 16 plugged together and then by turning the corresponding connector 16 relative to the connector 15 by means of the safety device 15D secured against loosening. Accordingly, the security device 15 or plug-in connection preferably only by rotating the corresponding plug connector 16 be solved in the opposite direction.

The securing devices of the plug connectors are particularly preferred 15 , 16 designed as a bayonet catch.

The electrical plug connection is preferably only made when the securing device 15D was pressed. In other words, no current can flow when the fuse device 15D is not actuated or if the corresponding connector 16 was not secured against loosening.

The connector 15 preferably protrudes through the housing 2nd or the side wall 4th through, especially so that the cover 15A and / or plug device 15B is / are accessible from the outside. In particular, the cover 15A and / or the plug device 15B on the outside of the column 1 , so on the interior 3rd opposite side, arranged.

The connector 15 or the connector 15B is preferably sealing in the side wall 4th kept, especially so the interior 3rd is protected against water ingress during immersion.

It is preferably provided that the corresponding connector 16 or the power cable 17th from the outside to the column 1 or the connector 15 , especially the connector 15B , is or is connected as in 6B shown.

Through the plug device 15B is preferably an insertion direction R for the corresponding connector 16 given. In particular, the direction of insertion R in the direction of the longitudinal extent of the contact pins and / or contact openings 15C the plug device 15B .

The connector is preferably 15 or the connector 15B arranged so that the direction of insertion R to the radial and / or axial direction, or in the use position to the horizontal and / or vertical, and / or to the ceiling element 5 , Floor element 6 or is inclined to the ground. In particular, shows the direction of insertion R in use position from the floor upwards.

The insertion direction is particularly preferred R in one direction, in the tensile and / or bending forces on the power cable 17th with plugged connectors 15 , 16 be reduced or avoided.

The pillar 1 , the housing 2nd or the side wall 4th preferably has at least one depression 4y on. Preferably in the recess 4y the connector 15 , especially the cover 15A and / or plug device 15B , arranged or can be arranged.

Each connector is particularly preferred 15 one (own) specialization each 4y assigned. In the example, the column shows 1 , the housing or the side wall 4th preferably two wells 4y on each of which a connector 15 assigned or arranged therein, as in 2nd shown. However, other solutions are also possible here. For example, multiple connectors 15 a single well 4y assigned or arranged therein.

The connector (s) are particularly preferred 15 and / or the specialization (s) 4y in the upper area of the housing 2nd or an area near the cover element 5 or (directly) below the upper section 4A arranged or formed. With multiple connectors 15 and / or recesses 4y they are preferably at the same height or at the same (vertical) distance from the floor or floor element 6 or cover element 5 arranged or formed. However, other solutions are also possible here.

The following is a deepening 4y described in more detail. The explanations preferably apply accordingly to further specializations 4y the pillar 1 .

The depression is preferably 4y from the side wall 4th formed and / or with the side wall 4th cohesively connected. In particular, the side wall 4th in one piece with the recess 4y educated.

The depression preferably has 4y a receiving wall 4K on in which the connector 15 is added through which the connector 15 protrudes through and / or on the plug device 15B is arranged. The receiving wall 4K preferably runs perpendicular to the direction of insertion R .

The depression preferably has 4y one of the receiving walls 4K opposite guide wall 4L on, preferably in the direction of insertion R runs or to the direction of insertion R parallel is. In particular, the guide wall serves 4L as a guide when inserting the corresponding connector 16 .

The receiving wall 4K and the guide wall 4L preferably form an acute angle with each other.

The deepening 4y preferably has two (vertical) side walls 4M on that the receiving wall 4K and guide wall 4L connect laterally. In particular, the side walls 4M at least essentially triangular. The walls 4K , 4L and 4M are preferably formed in one piece or integrally connected to one another, in particular welded.

The deepening 4y is preferably through the receiving wall 4K , Guide wall 4L and side walls 4M educated. The side wall preferably has 4th the deepening 4y or receiving wall 4K , Guide wall 4L and / or side walls 4M on.

In particular, the side wall 4th also in the area of deepening 4y closed or limits the interior here 3rd . In particular, the deepening 4y or the walls 4K , 4L , 4M cohesively with the adjoining preferably cylindrical section of the side wall 4th connected, especially welded.

The deepening 4y , especially walls 4K , 4L and or 4M , preferably protrude or extend into the interior 3rd , as in 3rd shown. In the area of deepening 4y gives way to the side wall 4th preferably from the cylindrical basic shape.

The connector 15 preferably has a lock 18th on. 7 shows such a lock 18th , in which 7 a perspective view of the interior 3rd facing side of the connector 15 is. For a clearer view, wiring, wiring and. Like. The connector 15 not shown.

Each connector preferably has 15 one lock each 18th on. The following explanations therefore preferably apply accordingly to other plug connectors 15 the pillar 1 .

The lock 18th is preferably designed to the corresponding connector 16 against loosening from the connector 15 to secure, alternatively or particularly preferably in addition to the safety device 15D .

The lock 18th preferably has a locking element 18A on. The locking element 18A is preferably designed to the corresponding connector 16 if this with the connector 15 is connected, especially only when the safety device 15D was pressed to reach behind or block.

The locking position of the lock 18th or the locking element 18A is preferably the position in which the corresponding connector 16 is blocked or engaged or in which the locking 18th is activated.

The corresponding connector can be particularly preferred 16 in the locking position of the locking element 18A or if it is from the locking element 18A is attacked or blocked or when the lock is activated 18th , not from the connector 15 be solved. The securing device can be particularly preferred 15D in the locking position of the locking element 18th or when the lock is activated 18th not be unlocked.

The locking element 18A is preferably pivotally mounted so that it is in the locking position, ie in the position in which the corresponding connector 16 is blocked, can pivot and pivot out of it again. 7 shows the locking element 18A in the swiveled out or unlocked position.

The locking element 18A is preferably at least substantially L-shaped. In particular, one leg engages behind the locking element 18A the corresponding connector 16 in the locked position.

Locking is particularly preferred 18th electronically controllable or electronically operated.

The locking preferably has 18th a magnet arrangement 18B on. The magnet arrangement 18B is preferably designed to lock 18th to actuate or to activate, in particular the locking element 18A to bring into the locking position or to pivot.

The lock 18th preferably has a coupling 18C on the locking element 18A with the magnet arrangement 18B is coupled or connected.

With electronic control of the magnet arrangement 18B a magnetic force is preferably exerted on the magnet arrangement 18B or parts thereof in motion. This movement is preferably via the coupling 18C on the locking element 18A transmitted so that it is moved or pivoted, in particular from the unlocked position to the locking position or the other way around. However, other solutions are also possible here.

The connector preferably has 15 or the lock 18th a damper 18D on the movement of the locking element 18A dampens, especially when moving to the unlocked position. The damper 18D preferably forms an elastic stop for the locking element 18A .

The connector can optionally be used 15 or the lock 18th a tactile element 18E have, in particular a micro button.

The probe element 18E is preferably intended to register whether a (complete) plug connection between connectors 15 and corresponding connector 16 is produced, in particular by means of the securing device 15D is secured. Locking is particularly preferred 18th only actuated, activated or locked when the probe element 18E the plug connection and / or fuse by the fuse device 15D registered.

The column preferably has 1 at least one assembly unit, particularly preferably a first assembly unit 19th and a second assembly unit 20th , on which electronics 21 the pillar 1 is arranged.

The assembly units 19th , 20th are in 3rd and 4th shown in the installed state. 8th shows a schematic representation of the electronics 21 .

The Electronic 21 preferably has power electronics 21A on, which is designed to provide power or electricity and control electronics 21B that is designed to support the pillar 1 , in particular to control the power or current output.

The power electronics is preferably 21A on the first assembly unit 19th arranged and / or the control electronics 21B on the second assembly unit 20th .

The first assembly unit is particularly preferred 19th and / or the second assembly unit 20th designed as flat plates.

The first assembly unit 19th , second assembly unit 20th and / or electronics 21 , especially power electronics 21A and / or control electronics 21B , is or are preferably in the interior 3rd the pillar 1 arranged.

The column preferably has 1 , the housing 2nd or the side wall 4th at least one holding element 4N on, which is designed to the first assembly unit 19th and / or the second assembly unit 20th to keep.

The holding elements 4N are preferably in one piece with the side wall 4th formed or on the side wall 4th molded.

In the example shown, the holding elements are 4N formed as opposing projections on which the first assembly unit 19th and / or second assembly unit 20th can be fastened, in particular screwed, as in particular in 4th shown. 5 shows an example of a holding element 4N or the pillar 1 without assembled assembly units 19th , 20th .

In the example, the column shows 1 , the housing 2nd or the side wall 4th preferably four holding elements 4N on, two holding elements each 4N for holding the first or second assembly unit 19th , 20th are trained. However, other solutions are also possible here.

The first assembly unit is particularly preferred 19th and the second assembly unit 20th in the interior 3rd arranged or can be arranged so that their main extension planes are at least substantially parallel.

The first assembly unit is particularly preferred 19th and / or the second assembly unit 20th in the interior 3rd arranged or can be arranged so that their main extension plane (s) preferably at least substantially parallel to the main extension plane of the closure element 9 or the access opening 4C is / are.

In particular, these are the holding elements 4N provided such that the preferred at least substantially parallel alignment of the assembly units 19th , 20th to each other and / or to the closure element 9 or to the access opening 4C is made possible.

The control electronics are particularly preferred 21B or second assembly unit 20th closer to the access opening 4C or the closure element 9 arranged, and / or is the control electronics 21B or second assembly unit 20th between the access opening 4C or the closure element 9 on the one hand and power electronics 21A or first assembly unit 19th otherwise arranged.

So, in particular, is power electronics 21A or first assembly unit 19th on the of the access opening 4C opposite side of the control electronics 21B or second assembly unit 20th arranged. In particular, the power electronics 21A or first assembly unit 19th of the Access opening 4C seen from behind the control electronics 21B or second assembly unit 20th .

However, it is also possible to use the assembly units 19th , 20th to swap so that, from the access opening 4C seen from, the control electronics 21B or second assembly unit 20th behind the power electronics 21A or first assembly unit 19th is arranged.

The Electronic 21 preferably has a power module 22 , a fuse module 23 , a charge controller 24th , a control module 25th , a locking module 26 , an on / off switch module 27 , an electricity meter module 28 , a billing module 29 , a communication module 30th , an access module 31 , the antenna 13 , Wiring or cabling and / or other modules.

The power module is preferably 22 on the first assembly unit 19th arranged or formed and / or has the power electronics 21A the power module 22 on.

Security modules are preferred 23 , Charge controller 24th , Control module 25th , Locking module 26 , On / off module 27 , Electricity meter module 28 , Billing module 29 , Communication module 30th and / or access module 31 on the second assembly unit 19th arranged or formed and / or has the control electronics 21B these modules on.

Only the power module is particularly preferred 22 on the first assembly unit 19th arranged or formed and / or has the power electronics 21A only the power module 22 on. All further modules are preferably on the second assembly unit 20th arranged or formed and / or has the control electronics 21B all other modules.

However, other solutions are also possible here, in which the first assembly unit 19th or power electronics 21A one or more of the modules 23 to 31 and / or has further modules.

The power module 22 is preferably designed to provide electrical current or energy or power, in particular for the column 1 connected customers A , and / or the pillar 1 , especially the electronics 21 or control electronics 21B to supply electricity.

The power module is preferably 22 to an external power supply V , in particular connected to or connected to the main supply network.

The power module 22 is preferably via a connecting line that leads through 6A from the outside into the interior 3rd is led with the power supply V connected.

The power module is particularly preferred 22 formed or has one or more electrically conductive bodies, in particular copper. In particular, the electrically conductive bodies can be rail-shaped, strand-shaped or the like.

The security module 23 is preferably an overcurrent protection device or designed to the column 1 or the customer A secure against overvoltage or overcurrent. In particular, the security module 23 designed to interrupt an electrical circuit when a certain current is exceeded for a predetermined time, for example in the event of a short circuit.

The security module preferably has 23 one or more mechanical switches on in the event of the fuse module tripping 23 are operated automatically and thus interrupt the circuit. Preferably, the switches must be operated manually to restore the power connection.

The corresponding circuit can be particularly preferably via the fuse module 23 be interrupted manually, in particular by flipping the mechanical switch or switches.

The security module 23 preferably has a residual current circuit breaker (Fl switch) and / or circuit breaker or the like.

The power module is preferably 22 or the power electronics 21A only via the fuse module 23 with the control electronics 21B , especially for the power supply of the other modules.

The power module is preferably 22 or the power electronics 21A only via the fuse module 23 with the connector (s) 15 , in particular to provide electricity to a customer A , connected.

The charge controller 24th is preferably designed to load the one onto the column 1 , especially through power connectors 15 to regulate electrically connected accumulator (not shown), for example to prevent overcharging.

Alternatively or additionally, the charge controller 24th but also for the regulation of electricity delivery to the customer A be trained or used.

The charge controller is preferably 24th also for reshaping the power supply V , the power electronics 21A and / or the power module 22 provided electrical energy, so can be used for example as a converter, frequency converter, transformer or the like. However, it is also possible to provide additional modules for converting electrical energy.

The control module 25th is preferably used to control the column 1 and / or the control electronics 21B and / or one or more of the modules 24th to 31 and / or other modules are formed or provided.

8th shows an example of connecting lines between the control module 25th and the charge controller 24th , the locking module 26 , the on / off switch module 27 and the access module 31 . However, solutions are also possible here in which the control module has connecting lines to further modules. Preferably, the security module 23 but not through the control module 25th are controlled, but only manually operated by a user or automatically in the event of an overcurrent or overvoltage.

The locking module 26 is preferably designed to lock (s) 18th to control or actuate electronically, in particular to lock or unlock. The locking module is particularly preferred 26 trained to the magnet assembly 18B the lock 18th head for.

The lock 18th , in particular the touch element 18E is preferably designed to send a signal to the locking module 26 to send if a corresponding connector 16 or a plug connection, in particular securing by means of the securing device 15D , is registered.

The locking module is preferably 26 trained to lock 18th lock automatically as soon as a corresponding connector 16 or a plug connection is registered, in particular by the pushbutton element 18E , particularly preferably after the corresponding connector 16 by means of the safety device 15D is secured.

In the example, the column knows 1 preferably two interlocks 18th on, corresponding to the two connectors 15 . In 8th is an example of one of the two connectors 15 a corresponding connector 16 connected. This is preferably to this connector 15 corresponding locking 18th , in 8th the right latch 18th , locked and / or the other lock, in 8th the left latch 18th , unlocked.

The locking module can preferably 26 through the control module 25th be controlled, especially around the lock 18th to unlock.

The locking module is preferably 26 trained to lock 18th lock automatically when a corresponding connector 16 is registered and (only) unlock when an unlock command from the control module 25th Will be received. However, it is possible to provide an emergency release, for example in the event of a power failure, in which the locking 18th is also unlocked automatically.

The on / off switch module 27 is preferably designed to deliver the current, energy or power output to the connector (s) 15 or to the customer A to switch on or to start or to switch off or to stop, in particular electronically.

The on / off switch module is preferably 27 designed to open or close an assigned switch or to close or interrupt the assigned circuit, in particular electronically.

Preferably, the on / off switch module 27 through the control module 25th to be controlled.

The electricity meter module 28 is preferably designed to that of the column 1 or via the respective connector 15 or to the customer A emitted electricity or the corresponding energy to count or register. In particular, the on / off switch module 27 trained to the electricity meter module 28 with the corresponding values for switch-on and switch-off times.

The electricity meter module 28 can have a memory in which the determined values for the emitted current or the emitted energy are stored.

The billing module 29 is preferably designed to over the respective connector 15 or to the customer A delivered electricity or the corresponding output, in particular to calculate the resulting costs. In particular, the electricity meter module 28 trained to supply the billing module with the appropriate values for the electricity or power consumed.

The billing module 28 can have a memory in which the calculated calculations, Billing, costs and Like. are saved.

The communication module 30th is preferably designed to provide a data connection to an external control device B to manufacture. The data connection can be a wired connection D and / or a wireless connection F , in particular radio connection.

The wired data connection D is or is produced in particular by a connecting line that leads from the outside through the bushing 6A in the interior 3rd the pillar 1 is led.

The wireless data connection F is or is in particular through the antenna 13 produced. In particular, the antenna 13 via a connecting line through the implementation 5A in the interior 3rd is performed with the control electronics 21B , especially the communication module 30th , connected.

With the control device B it can be a stationary or a mobile device. In particular, the operating device B at the location of the pillar 1 or near the pillar 1 or on one of the pillars 1 distant place.

For example, the operating device B a mobile device, in particular a smartphone, of a user of the column 1 be. This can either be done directly via the wireless connection F with the pillar 1 communicate, or indirectly through a (remote) server that communicates with the column 1 over a wired and / or wireless data connection D , F connected is.

A (remote) server can additionally or alternatively as an operating device B be provided, for example for remote maintenance of the column 1 .

It is also possible that a stationary computer system in the vicinity of the column 1 as an operating device B is provided, for example in a control center of the port, in which the column 1 is mounted.

Preferably the column 1 or one or more modules via the operating device B operated or controlled.

The operating device can be particularly preferred B on the control module 25th or locking module 26 access the latch 18th to unlock.

The operating device can be particularly preferred B on the control module 25th or on / off module 27 access to selectively start or stop the delivery of electricity, energy or power.

The operating device can be particularly preferred B to the billing module 29 access to receive accounts, cost overviews or the like and / or to pay bills.

The access module is preferably 31 trained to access the control device B on the electronics 21 , especially control electronics 21B or their modules, to allow or to release or to prohibit or to block.

For example, the access module 31 prohibit access when the operating device B compared to the access module 31 cannot identify.

It is also possible that different operating devices B Different accesses are allowed or granted, in particular accesses to different modules and / or accesses to different functionalities of the modules. For example, the port control center could be granted more access rights than a user's smartphone.

9 shows a particularly preferred structure of the electronics 21 according to a further embodiment. The aspects, properties and features described above preferably apply accordingly, even if they are not explicitly repeated.

Preferably, the in 9 illustrated electronics 21 several, especially two, connectors 15 , the control electronics 21B and / or implementation 6A for the power and / or data line. The power electronics are not shown 21A which, however, is preferably also provided.

The control electronics 21B according to the in 9 The embodiment shown preferably has one or more security module (s) 23 , Charge controller 24th , Electricity meter module (s) 28 and / or power supply (s) 32 on. The control electronics 21B can also have further modules, not shown, for example one or more control module (s) 25th , Locking module (s) 26 , On / off module (s) 27 , Billing module (s) 29 , Communication module (s) 30th , Access module (s) 31 and / or further modules, as previously described. Modules can also be designed as sub-modules or components of other modules, for example some or all of the aforementioned ones, not in 9 modules shown in the charge controller 24th be integrated.

The column preferably has 1 or electronics 21 , especially control electronics 21B , several, in particular different, security modules 23 on and / or is the fuse module 23 made up of several, in particular different, components.

In the example, the column shows 1 , Electronics 21 , Control electronics 21B or the fuse module 23 a circuit breaker 23A and / or a Fl switch 23B on.

The column particularly preferably has 1 or electronics 21 or control electronics 21B at least one fuse module each 23 , especially a circuit breaker 23A and / or a Fl switch 23B , for the respective connector 15 on.

Each connector is preferably 15 with its own fuse module 23 , especially a separate circuit breaker 23A and / or FI switch 23B , secured. Each connector is particularly preferred 15 with two separate security modules each 23 secured, in particular by a circuit breaker 23A and an FI switch 23B .

In the example shown with two connectors 15 shows the electronics 21 or control electronics 21B so preferably four fuse modules 23 , especially two circuit breakers 23A and two Fl switches 23B on, preferably a circuit breaker 23A and an FI switch 23B a connector 15 assigned.

It is also possible to have a circuit breaker 23A and a fl switch 23B a common security module 23 or components of a security module 23 form, or that a fuse module 23 each from a circuit breaker 23A and a fl switch 23B is constructed. In this case, the representation example has two security modules 23 on, namely a fuse module 23 per connector 15 .

The fuse modules are preferably 23 or the circuit breakers 23A and / or FI switch 23B arranged parallel to each other, especially on the second assembly unit 20th .

The column preferably has 1 , Electronics 21 or control electronics 21B for every connector 15 a separate or separate electricity meter module 28 on. In the representation example according to 9 points the pillar 1 , Electronics 21 or control electronics 21B So preferably two electricity meter modules 28 on.

The electricity metering modules are preferably 28 arranged parallel to each other, especially on the second assembly unit 20th .

The electricity meter modules 28 are preferably electronic household meters.

The pillar 1 , Electronics 21 or control electronics 21B preferably has at least one power supply 32 on, in particular for the power supply of the control electronics 21B or modules of electronics 21 or control electronics 21B is designed or provided.

The power supply 32 is preferably designed to carry out an implementation 6A or from the power electronics 21A convert the supplied input voltage or input current into an output voltage or an output current, which is used to operate the control electronics 21B or the control electronics modules 21B are needed. In particular, the power supply converts 32 convert a higher input voltage into a lower output voltage and / or an AC voltage into a DC voltage.

Optionally, the power supply 32 also be designed to work on the connectors 15 to provide applied voltage. However, the charge controller is preferred for this purpose 24th or one in the charge controller 24th integrated power supply used. It is also possible to carry out directly on the 6A or from the power electronics 21A delivered voltage or current at the connectors 15 without providing conversion, or such conversion on the power electronics 21A to provide.

In the example, the column shows 1 , Electronics 21 or control electronics 21B preferably several, in particular two, power supplies 32A , 32B on, which are preferably designed to provide different voltages or currents. For example, the first power supply 32A to provide a 12 V voltage and the second power supply 32B be designed to provide a 24 V voltage. It is also possible that one of the power supplies 32A , 32B to provide a DC voltage and the other power supply 32B , 32A is designed to provide an AC voltage. The number and / or respective training of the power supplies 32 is preferably based on the voltages or currents required in the various control electronics modules 21B .

The following is a particularly preferred method for producing a proposed column 1 described. Individual steps can be carried out in a different order or can also be omitted if necessary.

The column is particularly preferred 1 or the housing 2nd , especially the side wall 4th , made from a pipe.

The tube is preferably cylindrical, but if necessary can also have a different shape, for example an oval or angular cross section.

The tube preferably has the preferred and previously described material properties and dimensions of the housing 2nd , especially the side wall 4th , on, especially with regard to diameter, page thickness and. Like. The tube is preferably made of metal, especially stainless steel.

The tube preferably has the preferred longitudinal extent of the housing 2nd or the side wall 4th on, but can also be brought to the desired length in an additional step if necessary.

The desired depressions are preferably in the tube 4y and / or recesses 4D brought in. For this purpose, a part of the tube wall is first removed, for example cut out. Subsequently, further sections or walls, in particular sections, are attached to the holes thus created 4E , 4F and / or walls 4K , 4L , 4M , molded onto the tube or connected to it in a materially integral manner, in particular welded on, so that the desired depressions 4y or recesses 4D be shaped.

At one of the pipe ends, especially the pipe end, which is the lower section 4B the side wall 4th forms or should form, preferably the bottom element 6 molded, especially welded.

The connector or connectors 15 are preferably through a pipe end, in particular the pipe end that the upper section 4A forms or should form, in the interior 3rd , which is formed in the interior of the tube, introduced and arranged or fastened so that their plug devices 15B are accessible from the outside or in the respective recesses 4y are arranged.

It is particularly preferred between the plug connector 15 and the side wall 4th formed a seal, in particular so that the interior 3rd is sealed against the ingress of water when immersed.

Then the cover element 5 on the top section 4A sealed, especially screwed.

On the cover element 5 will preferably be the antenna 13 attached or assembled.

On the cover element 5 will preferably be the top 11 , especially with a glued-in window 14 , attached or fastened, especially screwed.

The Electronic 21 is preferably through the recess 4D or their access opening 4C in the interior 3rd introduced, especially on the respective assembly units 19th , 20th . The assembly units 19th , 20th are preferably on the respective holding elements 4N attached, especially screwed.

After attaching, especially wiring and wiring, the electronics 21 preferably the access opening 4C closed, in particular by the closure element 9 . Here, the closure element 9 preferably about the leadership 4H in front of the access opening 4C positioned and then using the fasteners 10th attached sealingly.

At the installation site, the required connecting lines are preferably routed through the bushing (s) 6A in the interior 3rd managed and accordingly with the electronics 21 connected.

The pillar 1 is preferably at the assembly site via the assembly facilities 8th mounted on the floor or underground.

The assembled column 1 is preferably protected against flooding and flooding or can be left standing in the event of flooding and flooding. If necessary, however, the connectors 15 or plug devices 15B be tightly sealed to guarantee flood protection.

With sealed connectors 15 or plug devices 15B can the pillar 1 preferably permanently immerse or be under water, in particular to more than 2 m, 5 m or 10 m, without water in the interior 3rd can occur, especially so that the electronics 21 is protected from damage by water.

Different aspects of the present invention can be implemented independently of one another and in any combination with one another and can be advantageous.

Reference list

1

pillar

2nd

casing

3rd

inner space

4th

Side wall

4A

upper section

4B

lower section

4C

Access opening

4D

Recess

4E

Section (horizontal)

4F

Section (vertical)

4G

frame

4H

guide

4y

deepening

4K

Receiving wall

4L

Guide wall

4M

Side wall

4N

Holding element

5

Cover element

5A

execution

6

Floor element

6A

execution

7

flange

8th

Assembly facility

9

Closure element

9A

Reinforcement

9B

poetry

10th

Fastener

11

Top

11A

Top

12th

chamber

13

antenna

14

window

15

Connectors

15A

cover

15B

Plug-in device

15C

Contact opening

15D

Security device

16

corresponding connector

17th

Power cord

18th

Interlock

18A

Locking element

18B

Magnet arrangement

18C

coupling

18D

damper

18E

Probe element

19th

first assembly unit

20th

second assembly unit

21

electronics

21A

Power electronics

21B

Control electronics

22

Power module

23

Fuse module

23A

Circuit breaker

23B

FI switch

24th

Charge controller

25th

Control module

26

Locking module

27

On / off module

28

Electricity metering module

29

Accounting module

30th

Communication module

31

Access module

32

power adapter

32A

first power supply

32B

second power supply

A

customer

B

Operating device

D

wired connection

F

wireless connection

R

Insertion direction

V

Power supply

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Non-patent literature cited

• ISO 20653 [0042]

Claims (32)

Column (1) for providing electrical current with at least one electrical connector (15) for a corresponding connector (16) of a power cable (17), wherein the column (1) has a housing (2) with an interior space (3) which is sealed against water ingress and in which electronics (21) of the column (1) are arranged, and wherein the column (1) or its housing (2) has an at least substantially cylindrical basic shape and / or wherein a side wall (4) of the housing (3) is made from a tube. Pillar after Claim 1 , characterized in that the side wall (4) is made of a tube with an oval or circular cross section. Pillar after Claim 1 or 2nd , characterized in that the side wall (4) has one or more recesses (4D) and / or depressions (4J) which have been introduced into the tube. Column (1) for providing electrical current with at least one electrical connector (15) for a corresponding connector (16) of a power cable (17), preferably according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the column (1) has a housing (2) with an interior space (3) which is sealed against water ingress and in which electronics (21) of the column (1) are arranged, and the electronics (21) having power electronics (21A) arranged on a first mounting unit (19) and control electronics (21B) arranged on a second mounting unit (20), the first and second mounting units (20) are each arranged in the interior (3) of the housing (2) and are at least substantially parallel to one another. Pillar after Claim 4 , characterized in that the control electronics (21B) between an access opening (4C) of the housing (2) and the power electronics (21A) is arranged. Column according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the column (1) has an upper part (11) with a chamber (12) separate from the interior (3), in which an antenna (13) is arranged, the upper part (11 ) has a window (14) which is transparent to signals which can be transmitted and / or received by the antenna (13). Column (1) for providing electrical current with at least one electrical connector (15) for a corresponding connector (16) of a power cable (17), preferably according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the column (1) has a housing (2) with an interior (3) in which electronics (21) of the column (1) are arranged, and wherein the column (1) has an upper part (11) with a chamber (12) separate from the interior (3), in which an antenna (13) is arranged, the upper part (11) having a window (14) which is suitable for Signals that can be transmitted and / or received by the antenna (13) are transparent. Column according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the column (1) has a cover element (5), a base element (6) and / or a side wall (4) which (in each case) delimit the interior (3). Column according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing (2) or its side wall (4) has a cross section which runs along an arc with a center angle of more than 180 °. Column according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing (2) or its side wall (4) has an access opening (4C) which is reversibly closed or closable with a closure element (9), so that the interior (3rd ) is sealed against the ingress of water when immersed. Pillar after Claim 10 , characterized in that the access opening (4C) lies in a vertical plane and / or the closure element (9) has a flat basic shape. Column according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the column (1) has a flange (7) with mounting devices (8) in order to fasten the column (1) to the substrate. Pillar after Claim 8 and 12th , characterized in that the base element (6) has or forms the flange (7). Pillar after one of the Claims 8 to 13 , characterized in that the cover element (5) and / or bottom element (6) has / have a passage (5A, 6A) through which (in each case) a connecting line is sealingly guided into the interior of the housing, so that the Interior (3) or the (respective) bushing (5A, 6A), in particular also in the electrically connected state of the column (1), is sealed. Pillar after one of the Claims 8 to 14 , characterized in that the side wall (4) has at least one cylindrical section (4A, 4B). Pillar after Claim 15 , characterized in that the side wall (4) has a cylindrical upper section (4A) to which the cover element (5) is connected and / or a cylindrical lower section (4B) to which the base element (6) is connected. Pillar after one of the Claims 6 to 16 , characterized in that the interior (3) of the housing (2) is sealed off from the chamber (12) of the upper part (12). Pillar after Claim 17 , characterized in that the sealing takes place via a connecting line which connects the antenna (13) to the electronics (21). Pillar after one of the Claims 6 to 18th , characterized in that the top (11A) of the upper part (11) is inclined to the horizontal in the position of use. Column according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the plug connector (15) has a plug device (15B) for establishing an electrical plug connection with the corresponding plug connector (16), the plug connector (15) protruding through the housing (2), so that the plug device (15B) is accessible from the outside. Pillar after Claim 20 , characterized in that the plug device (15B) of the plug connector (15) is arranged in a recess (4J) of the housing (2). Column according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the plug connector (15) or its plug-in device (15B) specifies a plug-in direction (R) which, in the position of use, is inclined to the horizontal and / or vertical and / or to the floor. Column according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the plug connector (15) has a securing device (15D) with which the corresponding plug connector (16) of the power cable (17) can be positively secured against loosening with the plug connector (15). Column according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the plug connector (15) or its plug-in device (15B) is closed or closable from the outside, so that the interior (3) is sealed against the ingress of water when immersed. Column according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the column has two connectors (15) for corresponding connectors (16). Column according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the electronics (21) a power module (22), a fuse module (23), a charge controller (24), a control module (25), a locking module (26), an on / off Switch-off module (27), an electricity metering module (28), a billing module (29), a communication module (30), an access module (31) and / or the antenna (13). Pillar after Claim 26 , characterized in that the plug connector (15) has a lock (18) for securing the plug connector (16) corresponding to the plug connector (15) against loosening, the lock (18) being lockable or unlockable by means of the locking module (26) . Pillar after Claim 26 or 27 , characterized in that a data connection (D, F) between the column (1) and an external control device (B) can be established by means of the antenna (13) and / or the communication module (30). Pillar after Claim 28 , characterized in that the external control device (B) is a server, a stationary computer system and / or a mobile terminal. Pillar after Claim 28 or 29 , characterized in that one or more modules (25, 26, 27, 29) can be accessed by means of the operating device (B). Pillar after Claim 30 , characterized in that the access module (31) is designed to enable or block access by the operating device (B) to certain or all modules (22-30) and / or to certain functions of the modules (22-30). Column according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the interior (3) in the electrically connected state of the column (1) is designed to prevent the ingress of water when immersed.

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