EP0570284A1 - Signalling device, in particular for roadworks - Google Patents

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EP0570284A1
EP0570284A1 EP93401216A EP93401216A EP0570284A1 EP 0570284 A1 EP0570284 A1 EP 0570284A1 EP 93401216 A EP93401216 A EP 93401216A EP 93401216 A EP93401216 A EP 93401216A EP 0570284 A1 EP0570284 A1 EP 0570284A1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
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  • the present invention relates to a mobile signaling device, in particular road signaling.
  • the invention relates to a device mounted on a mobile assembly, that is to say either towable or self-propelled, which can be installed on a road or auto-road to indicate to cars that one or more lanes are no longer available to traffic.
  • such a device must be able to be moved comfortably to be put in place at the suitable place to protect, that is to say that it must be able to be moved at a normal speed of circulation and that on the other hand, it must provide effective, that is to say, clearly visible signage for motorists, both day and night.
  • this mobile device can be put into operating condition quickly whatever the environmental conditions.
  • Such mobile signaling devices are in themselves well known. They are most often mounted on a trailer towed by a vehicle and they have at their rear end a fixed signaling part and a mobile signaling part ensuring a very visible indication of the lanes on which traffic is prohibited.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates an example of a known mobile signaling device. It consists of a trailer 10 which has at its rear end 12, on the one hand, a fixed sign 14 and on the other hand, a light sign 16 which is foldable. In Figure 1, there is shown in dotted lines 18 the upper light panel in the folded position. It is understood that the upper signaling part 16 must necessarily be retractable in order, on the one hand, to ensure sufficiently visible signaling when the device is in the position of use and, on the other hand, to present a limited space during the movement phases of the mobile signaling device.
  • the known devices have a certain number of drawbacks, among which it can be indicated that the upper panel which traditionally includes the light information must be able to be implemented quickly.
  • the display light elements of the panel 16 when the latter is in its folded position 18 corresponding to the movement of the device, are subjected to all of the bad weather which can reign when using the device.
  • the upper traffic sign is possibly subject to the conditions of frost, snow, rain, etc. which can make it totally ineffective when it is put in its position of use, that is to say in its vertical position.
  • this folding movement between a horizontal rest position and a vertical active position requires a large displacement force.
  • An object of the invention is to provide a mobile signaling device of the type mentioned above which permanently ensures possibilities of operation of the device in a very short period of time.
  • the mobile signaling device in particular a motorway signaling device, according to the invention, of the type comprising a first signaling panel occupying a vertical position in signaling phase and in movement phase, and a second occupying signaling panel a substantially vertical position above the first panel in the signaling phase and a retracted position in the displacement phase, said first and second panels being mounted on a mobile platform provided with displacement means, is characterized in that it comprises means for supporting said first panel in a vertical position disposed at the rear of said platform and means integral with said platform for moving said second panel between a first position in which it is substantially vertical and disposed substantially opposite the rear face of said first panel and a second position in which it is arranged vertically substantially entirely above said first panel.
  • the second movable panel occupies both in the displacement phase and in the active phase a vertical position.
  • the second panel in its displacement position, the second panel is arranged opposite the first panel and is therefore protected by it. It follows that, when the mobile signaling device arrives in the position of use, the second mobile panel which preferably includes the luminous electrical signaling elements has been protected by the first panel during the entire phase of movement with respect to from the environment such as frost or snow. The second panel can therefore be put in its active position while in an immediate operating state.
  • FIG. 2 we will describe the entire mobile signaling device. It essentially consists of a trailer 20 fitted with wheels 24 mounted on a platform 26 which, at its front end, includes a towing arm 28 as well as a retractable caster 30. As can be seen better in FIG. 3, the platform 26 also includes stabilizers such as 32.
  • the lower signaling panel 34 is supported by a frame 36 comprising a horizontal upper crosspiece 38 on which the lower panel 34 is effectively mounted.
  • the panel 34 preferably can pivot around the upright 38 to occupy a vertical working position (panel 34 in solid lines) or a raised position (panel 34 in dotted lines in FIG. 2).
  • a second mechanical chassis 40 is mounted on which the upper luminous signaling panel 42 is articulated. More specifically, the panel 42 is mounted on the chassis 40 by two arms 44 and 46 which can pivot around the 'horizontal axis 48. A first end of the arms 44, 46, referenced 50, is articulated on the rear face of the panel 42 near its lower edge. The second free end 52 of the arms 44 and 46 can be used for manual control of the movements of the panel 42. For this purpose, it is advantageously provided with a counterweight.
  • the mounting of the panel 42 on the chassis 40 is completed by a pair of rods 54 which are respectively articulated on the chassis 40 and on the rear face of the upper panel 42.
  • each rod 54 associated with half of the corresponding arm 44 or 46 forms a deformable parallelogram which allows the arms 44 and 46 to pivot around the horizontal axis 48 to move the panel 42 in vertical translation between an upper working position shown in solid lines in FIG. 2 and a retracted position shown in dotted lines in FIG. 2.
  • the pivoting of the arms 44 and 46 is preferably controlled by a jack such as 58.
  • the lower panel 34 In the moving position of the mobile device, the lower panel 34 is in the vertical position and the upper panel 42 is in its retracted position shown in dotted lines in FIG. 2. It is understood that, in this position, the upper panel 42 with its light elements signaling device 60 is disposed behind the lower panel 34. In this position, the upper panel 42 and its signaling light elements 60 are thus protected from the weather by the presence of the panel 34. Consequently, the light elements 60 are not subject to the unfavorable effect of snow, frost, etc.
  • the maintenance operations on the upper panel 42 are easy. These are of course carried out when the panel 42 is in the low or retracted position. To carry out these operations, the lower panel 34 is raised in its dotted position using a jack such as 62. It thus has easy access to the different light sources of the panel 42. Symmetrically, if one wishes to intervene on other parts of the trailer, it is possible to put the panel 42 in the raised position as well as the bottom panel 34 in order to have convenient access to the various components of the trailer.
  • FIG. 4 shows the rear of the mobile signaling device when the upper signaling panel 42 is raised, that is to say in the signaling position.
  • the panel 42 comprises, in addition to the luminous elements 60 which make it possible to define one of two signaling arrows as desired, luminous elements of higher intensity 64 arranged at the upper part of the upper panel 42.
  • the lower panel 34 may include a disc 66 carrying an arrow 67 rotatably mounted with respect to the whole of the panel 34 in order to clearly indicate to motorists the lanes of traffic which should be taken with respect to the position of the signaling device .
  • FIG. 5a shows the rear of the signaling vehicle in its traveling position, that is to say that the lower panel 34 is in a vertical position, while the upper panel 42 is completely hidden by the lower panel 34.
  • the lower panel 34 may comprise two circular orifices such as 70. These circular orifices 70 are arranged in such a way that, when the upper panel 42 is in its lower position, the higher intensity light sources 64 are arranged opposite the orifices 70. In this position corresponding to the movement of the signaling device, the light sources 64 are therefore visible at the rear of the vehicle, which further improves safety during movements of the signaling trailer.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a mobile signalling device, in particular for roads. It comprises, mounted on a platform (26), a lower signalling panel (34) and a luminous upper signalling panel (42). The second panel can be moved in translation between an active upper position (solid lines) and a lower position (dashes) corresponding to the position for movement. In this second position, the luminous panel (42) is protected from the weather by the lower panel (34). <IMAGE>

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La présente invention a pour objet un dispositif mobile de signalisation, notamment routière.The present invention relates to a mobile signaling device, in particular road signaling.

De façon plus précise, l'invention concerne un dispositif monté sur un ensemble mobile, c'est-à-dire soit tractable, soit automoteur, qui peut être mis en place sur une voie routière ou auto-routière pour indiquer aux automobiles qu'une voie ou plusieurs voies ne sont plus disponibles à la circulation.More specifically, the invention relates to a device mounted on a mobile assembly, that is to say either towable or self-propelled, which can be installed on a road or auto-road to indicate to cars that one or more lanes are no longer available to traffic.

On comprend qu'un tel dispositif doit pouvoir être déplacé commodément pour être mis en place à l'endroit convenable à protéger, c'est-à-dire qu'il doit pouvoir être déplacé à une vitesse normale de circulation et que, d'autre part, il doit assurer une signalisation efficace, c'est-à-dire bien visible, pour les automobilistes aussi bien de jour que de nuit.It is understood that such a device must be able to be moved comfortably to be put in place at the suitable place to protect, that is to say that it must be able to be moved at a normal speed of circulation and that on the other hand, it must provide effective, that is to say, clearly visible signage for motorists, both day and night.

Il est également souhaitable que ce dispositif mobile puisse être mis en état de fonctionnement rapidement quelles que soient les conditions d'environnement.It is also desirable that this mobile device can be put into operating condition quickly whatever the environmental conditions.

De tels dispositifs mobiles de signalisation sont en eux-mêmes bien connus. Ils sont le plus souvent montés sur une remorque tractée par un véhicule et ils comportent à leur extrémité arrière une partie de signalisation fixe et une partie de signalisation mobile assurant une indication très visible des voies sur lesquelles la circulation est interdite.Such mobile signaling devices are in themselves well known. They are most often mounted on a trailer towed by a vehicle and they have at their rear end a fixed signaling part and a mobile signaling part ensuring a very visible indication of the lanes on which traffic is prohibited.

La figure 1 illustre un exemple de dispositif mobile de signalisation connu. Il est constitué par une remorque 10 qui comporte à son extrémité arrière 12, d'une part, un panneau fixe 14 de signalisation et, d'autre part, un panneau 16 lumineux de signalisation qui est rabattable. Sur la figure 1, on a représenté en pointillés 18 le panneau lumineux supérieur de signalisation en position rabattue. On comprend que la partie supérieure de signalisation 16 doit nécessairement être escamotable afin, d'une part, d'assurer une signalisation suffisamment visible lorsque le dispositif est en position d'utilisation et, d'autre part, de présenter un encombrement limité lors des phases de déplacement du dispositif mobile de signalisation.FIG. 1 illustrates an example of a known mobile signaling device. It consists of a trailer 10 which has at its rear end 12, on the one hand, a fixed sign 14 and on the other hand, a light sign 16 which is foldable. In Figure 1, there is shown in dotted lines 18 the upper light panel in the folded position. It is understood that the upper signaling part 16 must necessarily be retractable in order, on the one hand, to ensure sufficiently visible signaling when the device is in the position of use and, on the other hand, to present a limited space during the movement phases of the mobile signaling device.

Les dispositifs connus comportent un certain nombre d'inconvénients parmi lesquels on peut indiquer que le panneau supérieur qui comporte traditionnellement les informations lumineuses doit pouvoir être mis en oeuvre rapidement. Or, dans le type de réalisation connu illustré par la figure 1, les éléments lumineux d'affichage du panneau 16, lorsque celui-ci est dans sa position 18 rabattue correspondant au déplacement du dispositif, sont soumis à l'intégralité des intempéries qui peuvent régner lors de l'utilisation du dispositif. En particulier, dans cette position 18 rabattue, le panneau de signalisation supérieure est soumis éventuellement aux conditions de gel, de neige, de pluie, etc. qui peuvent le rendre totalement inefficace lorsqu'il est mis dans sa position d'utilisation, c'est-à-dire dans sa position verticale. En outre, ce mouvement de rabattement entre une position de repos horizontal et une position active verticale nécessite une force de déplacement importante.The known devices have a certain number of drawbacks, among which it can be indicated that the upper panel which traditionally includes the light information must be able to be implemented quickly. However, in the known type of embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1, the display light elements of the panel 16, when the latter is in its folded position 18 corresponding to the movement of the device, are subjected to all of the bad weather which can reign when using the device. In particular, in this folded position 18, the upper traffic sign is possibly subject to the conditions of frost, snow, rain, etc. which can make it totally ineffective when it is put in its position of use, that is to say in its vertical position. In addition, this folding movement between a horizontal rest position and a vertical active position requires a large displacement force.

Enfin, le fait que le panneau supérieur dans sa position de repos soit horizontal entraîne une occupation de surface importante que ne justifient pas les autres parties du dispositif mobile de signalisation.Finally, the fact that the upper panel in its rest position is horizontal results in a significant surface occupation that the other parts of the mobile signaling device do not justify.

Un objet de l'invention est de fournir un dispositif mobile de signalisation du type mentionné ci-dessus qui assure en permanence des possibilités de fonctionnement du dispositif dans un très court laps de temps.An object of the invention is to provide a mobile signaling device of the type mentioned above which permanently ensures possibilities of operation of the device in a very short period of time.

Pour atteindre ce but, le dispositif mobile de signalisation, notamment auto-routière, selon l'invention, du type comprenant un premier panneau de signalisation occupant une position verticale en phase de signalisation et en phase de déplacement, et un deuxième panneau de signalisation occupant une position sensiblement verticale au-dessus du premier panneau en phase de signalisation et une position escamotée en phase de déplacement, lesdits premier et deuxième panneaux étant montés sur une plate-forme mobile munie de moyens de déplacement, se caractérise en ce qu'il comprend des moyens de supportage en position verticale dudit premier panneau disposé à l'arrière de ladite plate-forme et des moyens solidaires de ladite plate-forme pour déplacer ledit deuxième panneau entre une première position dans laquelle il est sensiblement vertical et disposé sensiblement en regard de la face arrière dudit premier panneau et une deuxième position dans laquelle il est disposé verticalement sensiblement entièrement au-dessus dudit premier panneau.To achieve this aim, the mobile signaling device, in particular a motorway signaling device, according to the invention, of the type comprising a first signaling panel occupying a vertical position in signaling phase and in movement phase, and a second occupying signaling panel a substantially vertical position above the first panel in the signaling phase and a retracted position in the displacement phase, said first and second panels being mounted on a mobile platform provided with displacement means, is characterized in that it comprises means for supporting said first panel in a vertical position disposed at the rear of said platform and means integral with said platform for moving said second panel between a first position in which it is substantially vertical and disposed substantially opposite the rear face of said first panel and a second position in which it is arranged vertically substantially entirely above said first panel.

On comprend que, grâce au dispositif selon l'invention, le deuxième panneau mobile occupe aussi bien dans la phase de déplacement que dans la phase active une position verticale. En outre, dans sa position de déplacement, le deuxième panneau est disposé en regard du premier panneau et est donc protégé par celui-ci. Il en découle que, lorsque le dispositif mobile de signalisation arrive en position d'utilisation, le deuxième panneau mobile qui comporte de préférence les éléments électriques lumineux de signalisation a été protégé par le premier panneau durant toute la phase de déplacement vis-à-vis de l'environnement tel que le gel ou la neige. Le deuxième panneau peut donc être mis dans sa position active en étant dans un état de fonctionnement immédiat.It is understood that, thanks to the device according to the invention, the second movable panel occupies both in the displacement phase and in the active phase a vertical position. In addition, in its displacement position, the second panel is arranged opposite the first panel and is therefore protected by it. It follows that, when the mobile signaling device arrives in the position of use, the second mobile panel which preferably includes the luminous electrical signaling elements has been protected by the first panel during the entire phase of movement with respect to from the environment such as frost or snow. The second panel can therefore be put in its active position while in an immediate operating state.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de la présente invention apparaîtront mieux à la lecture de la description qui suit de plusieurs modes de réalisation de l'invention donnés à titre d'exemples non limitatifs. La description se réfère aux figures annexées sur lesquelles:

  • la figure 1, déjà décrite, est une vue en élévation d'un dispositif mobile de signalisation selon l'art antérieur;
  • la figure 2 est une vue en élévation du dispositif mobile de signalisation selon l'invention, le deuxième panneau étant représenté en position active;
  • la figure 3 est une vue de dessus du dispositif mobile de signalisation de la figure 2;
  • la figure 4 est une vue de l'arrière du dispositif mobile de signalisation, le deuxième panneau étant en position active;
  • la figure 5a est une vue du dispositif mobile de signalisation selon l'invention, le deuxième panneau de signalisation étant en position escamotée; et
  • la figure 5b est une vue partielle correspondant à la figure 5a montrant une variante de réalisation du dispositif mobile de signalisation.
Other characteristics and advantages of the present invention will appear better on reading the following description of several embodiments of the invention given by way of nonlimiting examples. The description refers to the appended figures in which:
  • Figure 1, already described, is an elevational view of a mobile signaling device according to the prior art;
  • Figure 2 is an elevational view of the mobile signaling device according to the invention, the second panel being shown in the active position;
  • Figure 3 is a top view of the mobile signaling device of Figure 2;
  • Figure 4 is a rear view of the mobile signaling device, the second panel being in the active position;
  • FIG. 5a is a view of the mobile signaling device according to the invention, the second signaling panel being in the retracted position; and
  • Figure 5b is a partial view corresponding to Figure 5a showing an alternative embodiment of the mobile signaling device.

En se référant tout d'abord aux figures 2 et 3, on va décrire l'ensemble du dispositif mobile de signalisation. Il est essentiellement constitué par une remorque 20 munie de roues 24 montées sur une plate-forme 26 qui, à son extrémité avant, comporte un bras de remorquage 28 ainsi qu'une roulette escamotable 30. Comme on le voit mieux sur la figure 3, la plate-forme 26 comporte également des stabilisateurs tels que 32. Le panneau inférieur de signalisation 34 est supporté par un cadre 36 comportant une traverse supérieure horizontale 38 sur laquelle est monté effectivement le panneau inférieur 34. Le panneau 34 de préférence peut pivoter autour du montant 38 pour occuper une position verticale de travail (panneau 34 en traits pleins) ou une position relevée (panneau 34 en pointillés sur la figure 2).Referring first to Figures 2 and 3, we will describe the entire mobile signaling device. It essentially consists of a trailer 20 fitted with wheels 24 mounted on a platform 26 which, at its front end, includes a towing arm 28 as well as a retractable caster 30. As can be seen better in FIG. 3, the platform 26 also includes stabilizers such as 32. The lower signaling panel 34 is supported by a frame 36 comprising a horizontal upper crosspiece 38 on which the lower panel 34 is effectively mounted. The panel 34 preferably can pivot around the upright 38 to occupy a vertical working position (panel 34 in solid lines) or a raised position (panel 34 in dotted lines in FIG. 2).

Sur la plate-forme 26, est monté un deuxième châssis mécanique 40 sur lequel est articulé le panneau supérieur lumineux de signalisation 42. Plus précisément, le panneau 42 est monté sur le châssis 40 par deux bras 44 et 46 qui peuvent pivoter autour de l'axe horizontal 48. Une première extrémité des bras 44, 46, référencée 50, est articulée sur la face postérieure du panneau 42 à proximité de son bord inférieur. La deuxième extrémité libre 52 des bras 44 et 46 peut servir à la commande manuelle des déplacements du panneau 42. Dans ce but, elle est avantageusement munie d'un contre-poids. Le montage du panneau 42 sur le châssis 40 est complété par une paire de biellettes 54 qui sont respectivement articulées sur le châssis 40 et sur la face postérieure du panneau supérieur 42. On comprend qu'ainsi chaque biellette 54 associée à la moitié du bras correspondant 44 ou 46 forme un parallélogramme déformable qui permet par pivotement des bras 44 et 46 autour de l'axe horizontal 48 de déplacer en translation verticale le panneau 42 entre une position supérieure de travail représentée en traits pleins sur la figure 2 et une position escamotée représentée en pointillés sur la figure 2. Le pivotement des bras 44 et 46 est de préférence commandé par un vérin tel que 58.On the platform 26, a second mechanical chassis 40 is mounted on which the upper luminous signaling panel 42 is articulated. More specifically, the panel 42 is mounted on the chassis 40 by two arms 44 and 46 which can pivot around the 'horizontal axis 48. A first end of the arms 44, 46, referenced 50, is articulated on the rear face of the panel 42 near its lower edge. The second free end 52 of the arms 44 and 46 can be used for manual control of the movements of the panel 42. For this purpose, it is advantageously provided with a counterweight. The mounting of the panel 42 on the chassis 40 is completed by a pair of rods 54 which are respectively articulated on the chassis 40 and on the rear face of the upper panel 42. It is understood that thus each rod 54 associated with half of the corresponding arm 44 or 46 forms a deformable parallelogram which allows the arms 44 and 46 to pivot around the horizontal axis 48 to move the panel 42 in vertical translation between an upper working position shown in solid lines in FIG. 2 and a retracted position shown in dotted lines in FIG. 2. The pivoting of the arms 44 and 46 is preferably controlled by a jack such as 58.

En position de déplacement du dispositif mobile, le panneau inférieur 34 est en position verticale et le panneau supérieur 42 est dans sa position escamotée représentée en pointillés sur la figure 2. On comprend que, dans cette position, le panneau supérieur 42 avec ses éléments lumineux de signalisation 60 est disposé derrière le panneau inférieur 34. Dans cette position, le panneau supérieur 42 et ses éléments lumineux de signalisation 60 sont ainsi protégés vis-à-vis des intempéries par la présence du panneau 34. En conséquence, les éléments lumineux 60 ne sont pas soumis à l'effet défavorable de la neige, du gel, etc...In the moving position of the mobile device, the lower panel 34 is in the vertical position and the upper panel 42 is in its retracted position shown in dotted lines in FIG. 2. It is understood that, in this position, the upper panel 42 with its light elements signaling device 60 is disposed behind the lower panel 34. In this position, the upper panel 42 and its signaling light elements 60 are thus protected from the weather by the presence of the panel 34. Consequently, the light elements 60 are not subject to the unfavorable effect of snow, frost, etc.

En outre, on comprend que les opérations de maintenance sur le panneau supérieur 42 sont aisées. Celles-ci sont effectuées bien entendu lorsque le panneau 42 est en position basse ou escamotée. Pour effectuer ces opérations, le panneau inférieur 34 est relevé dans sa position en pointillés à l'aide de Vérin tels que 62. On a ainsi facilement accès aux différentes sources lumineuses du panneau 42. Symétriquement, si on veut intervenir sur d'autres parties de la remorque, il est possible de mettre le panneau 42 en position relevée ainsi que le panneau inférieur 34 afin d'avoir un accès commode aux différents organes de la remorque.In addition, it is understood that the maintenance operations on the upper panel 42 are easy. These are of course carried out when the panel 42 is in the low or retracted position. To carry out these operations, the lower panel 34 is raised in its dotted position using a jack such as 62. It thus has easy access to the different light sources of the panel 42. Symmetrically, if one wishes to intervene on other parts of the trailer, it is possible to put the panel 42 in the raised position as well as the bottom panel 34 in order to have convenient access to the various components of the trailer.

La figure 4 montre l'arrière du dispositif mobile de signalisation lorsque le panneau supérieur de signalisation 42 est relevé, c'est-à-dire en position de signalisation. Le panneau 42 comporte, outre les éléments lumineux 60 qui permettent de définir au choix une parmi deux flèches de signalisation, des éléments lumineux de plus forte intensité 64 disposés à la partie supérieure du panneau supérieur 42. Comme cela est bien connu, le panneau inférieur 34 peut comporter un disque 66 portant une flèche 67 montée rotative par rapport à l'ensemble du panneau 34 afin d'indiquer clairement aux automobilistes les voies de circulation qu'il y a lieu d'emprunter par rapport à la position du dispositif de signalisation.FIG. 4 shows the rear of the mobile signaling device when the upper signaling panel 42 is raised, that is to say in the signaling position. The panel 42 comprises, in addition to the luminous elements 60 which make it possible to define one of two signaling arrows as desired, luminous elements of higher intensity 64 arranged at the upper part of the upper panel 42. As is well known, the lower panel 34 may include a disc 66 carrying an arrow 67 rotatably mounted with respect to the whole of the panel 34 in order to clearly indicate to motorists the lanes of traffic which should be taken with respect to the position of the signaling device .

La figure 5a montre l'arrière du véhicule de signalisation dans sa position de déplacement, c'est-à-dire que le panneau inférieur 34 est en position verticale, alors que le panneau supérieur 42 est totalement caché par le panneau inférieur 34. Sur la figure 5a, on voit seulement la partie supérieure du châssis 40. Selon une variante de réalisation, le panneau inférieur 34 peut comporter deux orifices circulaires tels que 70. Ces orifices circulaires 70 sont disposés de telle manière que, lorsque le panneau supérieur 42 est dans sa position inférieure, les sources lumineuses de plus forte intensité 64 soient disposées en regard des orifices 70. Dans cette position correspondant au déplacement du dispositif de signalisation, les sources lumineuses 64 sont donc visibles à l'arrière du véhicule, ce qui permet d'améliorer encore la sécurité lors des déplacements de la remorque de signalisation.FIG. 5a shows the rear of the signaling vehicle in its traveling position, that is to say that the lower panel 34 is in a vertical position, while the upper panel 42 is completely hidden by the lower panel 34. On Figure 5a, we see only the upper part of the chassis 40. According to an alternative embodiment, the lower panel 34 may comprise two circular orifices such as 70. These circular orifices 70 are arranged in such a way that, when the upper panel 42 is in its lower position, the higher intensity light sources 64 are arranged opposite the orifices 70. In this position corresponding to the movement of the signaling device, the light sources 64 are therefore visible at the rear of the vehicle, which further improves safety during movements of the signaling trailer.

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Dispositif mobile de signalisation, notamment routière du type comprenant un premier panneau de signalisation (34) occupant une position verticale en phase de signalisation et en phase de déplacement, et un deuxième panneau de signalisation (42) occupant une position sensiblement verticale au-dessus du premier panneau en phase de signalisation et une position escamotée en phase de déplacement, lesdits premier et deuxième panneaux étant montés sur une plate-forme (26) mobile munie de moyens de déplacement (24), caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des moyens de supportage (36, 38) en position verticale dudit premier panneau disposé à l'arrière de ladite plate-forme et des moyens (40, 44, 46, 54) solidaires de ladite plate-forme (26) pour déplacer ledit deuxième panneau (42) entre une première position dans laquelle il est sensiblement vertical et disposé sensiblement en regard de la face arrière dudit premier panneau et une deuxième position dans laquelle il est disposé verticalement sensiblement entièrement au-dessus dudit premier panneau.Mobile signaling device, in particular for road traffic, of the type comprising a first traffic sign (34) occupying a vertical position in the signaling phase and in displacement phase, and a second traffic sign (42) occupying a substantially vertical position above the first panel in signaling phase and a retracted position in displacement phase, said first and second panels being mounted on a mobile platform (26) provided with displacement means (24), characterized in that it comprises means of support (36, 38) in vertical position of said first panel disposed at the rear of said platform and means (40, 44, 46, 54) integral with said platform (26) for moving said second panel (42 ) between a first position in which it is substantially vertical and disposed substantially opposite the rear face of said first panel and a second position in which it is disposed vertically substantially entirely above said first panel. Dispositif mobile de signalisation selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de déplacement dudit deuxième panneau (42) comprennent un châssis fixe (40) solidaire de ladite plate-forme (26) et un ensemble formant parallélogramme déformable (44, 46, 54) articulé d'une part sur la face postérieure dudit deuxième panneau et d'autre part sur ledit châssis (40).Mobile signaling device according to claim 1, characterized in that the means for moving said second panel (42) comprise a fixed frame (40) integral with said platform (26) and an assembly forming a deformable parallelogram (44, 46, 54) articulated on the one hand on the rear face of said second panel and on the other hand on said chassis (40). Dispositif mobile selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 et 2, caractérisé en ce que ledit premier panneau de signalisation (34) est monté pivotant autour d'un axe horizontal (38) solidaire de ladite plate-forme.Mobile device according to any one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that said first signaling panel (34) is pivotally mounted about a horizontal axis (38) integral with said platform. Dispositif mobile selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que ledit deuxième panneau (42) est muni sur sa face antérieure d'éléments lumineux (62) de signalisation.Mobile device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that said second panel (42) is provided on its front face with light elements (62) for signaling. Dispositif mobile de signalisation selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que l'ensemble formant parallélogramme peut être déformé sous l'effet de vérins (58).Mobile signaling device according to claim 2, characterized in that the parallelogram assembly can be deformed under the effect of jacks (58). Dispositif mobile selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que lesdits moyens de déplacement (40, 44, 46, 54) sont munis de moyens de préhension (52) pour permettre une manoeuvre manuelle dudit deuxième panneau (42).Mobile device according to any one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the said displacement means (40, 44, 46, 54) are provided with gripping means (52) to allow manual operation of the said second panel (42) .
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