EP2196581A1 - Rotatable device for supporting at least a sign plate - Google Patents

Rotatable device for supporting at least a sign plate Download PDF

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EP2196581A1
EP2196581A1 EP09305866A EP09305866A EP2196581A1 EP 2196581 A1 EP2196581 A1 EP 2196581A1 EP 09305866 A EP09305866 A EP 09305866A EP 09305866 A EP09305866 A EP 09305866A EP 2196581 A1 EP2196581 A1 EP 2196581A1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01F—ADDITIONAL WORK, SUCH AS EQUIPPING ROADS OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PLATFORMS, HELICOPTER LANDING STAGES, SIGNS, SNOW FENCES, OR THE LIKE
    • E01F9/00—Arrangement of road signs or traffic signals; Arrangements for enforcing caution
    • E01F9/60—Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs
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  • the present invention relates to a rotary device for supporting at least one sign.
  • a sign is attached to a vertical mast anchored to the ground.
  • the present invention relates more particularly to temporary traffic signs.
  • the panels are transportable and put in place according to the needs. This procedure may be appropriate when the panels are small and are installed on the edge of a roadway. However, it becomes very dangerous when the panels are bulky and / or must be installed in a dangerous area such as for example the median of a motorway.
  • the holder has developed a panel support with a rotating mast, a part of which is fixed and anchored to the ground or secured to a safety rail for example and the other part can rotate relative to the first part and supports at least one sign.
  • An actuator cylinder or motor
  • At least three consecutive signals are installed at the level of the central reservation and a command at the edge of the roadway to supply electricity to the actuators of the three signals and to control their rotation.
  • a rotatable support makes it possible to place the traffic signs in a first state according to the direction of the roadway when they are not used so as not to be seen by the motorists and to reduce the risks of shocks with the vehicles. and in a second state, perpendicular to the roadway when used to make them visible to motorists.
  • this sign support must remain operational, even if it only works occasionally and a part can seize.
  • the present invention aims to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art by providing a rotary device supporting at least one sign capable of being maneuvered in all circumstances.
  • the subject of the invention is a device for supporting at least one signaling panel comprising a mast, a sleeve to which is connected said at least one panel and an actuator for causing the rotation of said sleeve and the change of orientation of said panel, characterized in that it comprises coupling means ensuring a coupling and uncoupling of the sleeve and means for lifting said sleeve and uncoupling.
  • a rotary device supporting at least one sign 10.
  • the device can support four signs, two panels superimposed on each side.
  • longitudinal direction means the direction of the roadway and transverse direction a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.
  • the device comprises a fixed mast 12 anchored to the ground or secured to any suitable support such as for example a safety barrier of a median of a highway.
  • any suitable support such as for example a safety barrier of a median of a highway.
  • the present invention is described with respect to this application.
  • the device of the invention may be suitable for other roads requiring temporary and recurrent signaling.
  • the mast 12 comprises a lower portion 12.1 and an upper portion 12.2 disposed in the extension of one another.
  • the upper part 12.2 visible on the figure 5 comprises a hollow tube 14 of outside diameter D and a flange 16 of substantially square shape with rounded corners.
  • This collar 16 can cooperate with a substantially identical collar provided at the upper end of the lower portion 12.1 to ensure the connection between the two parts 12.1 and 12.2.
  • a plate 18 secured to the mast 12 by any appropriate means is extended by an L-shaped arm 20 extending in the longitudinal direction and supporting a panel cover 22, at least one solar panel 24 and an antenna 26 for the reception of a signal.
  • the panel cover 22 extends in a transverse plane and makes it possible to hide the road signs for the drivers coming against the direction.
  • the solar panel (s) 24 provide the energy necessary for the rotation of the device of the invention and makes it possible to reduce the civil engineering works, such as for example a bleeding in the roadway.
  • the antenna 26 makes it possible to remotely control the device in complete safety, for example from an intervention vehicle.
  • the device also comprises a sleeve 28 pivotally mounted on the upper part 12.2 of the mast, an actuator interposed between the mast and the sleeve to cause a change of orientation of the panels, in particular a motor 30 with a body integral with the mast 12 and a shaft vertical output capable of being kinematically connected to the sheath 28 in order to allow the sheath 28 to pivot.
  • a motor 30 with a body integral with the mast 12 and a shaft vertical output capable of being kinematically connected to the sheath 28 in order to allow the sheath 28 to pivot.
  • Control means 32 and a battery are also provided for storing and regulating the electrical energy as well as for controlling the motorization as a function of the signals received by the antenna 26.
  • the sleeve comprises two concentric tubes, the inner tube 34 having a hexagonal or octagonal section whose spacing between two opposite faces is adjusted to D the outer diameter of the mast 12.
  • the outer tube 36 preferably has a substantially square cross-section to allow simple attachment of the panels or panel supports, for example via U-shaped tabs 38.
  • the device comprises coupling means 40 ensuring a coupling and uncoupling of the sleeve 28 and means 42 for lifting said sleeve 28 and uncoupling.
  • This configuration allows an operator to rotate the sleeve 28 and therefore the panel 10 even in case of malfunction of the rotation control system.
  • the motorization 30 is disposed in the cylindrical hollow tube 14, the body of the motorization being immobilized in rotation with respect to the hollow tube 14, for example by means of a pin.
  • the hollow tube 14 comprises at its upper end a plate 44 comprising an opening through which the output shaft 46 of the motorization which thus protrudes above the plate 44.
  • the coupling means 40 comprise a first part integral with the sleeve and a second part integral with the mast.
  • the second part comprises a driving square 48 with a section in a substantially square bottom horizontal plane and a conical shape with a rounded end at the top, said driving square 48 being connected by any appropriate means to the output shaft 46 of the motor, for example by keying.
  • the second part comprises a hollow drive tube 50 with a square section adapted to that of the driving square 48, having at each of its ends a flange 52 and 54, one of which is connected to a flange 56 integral with the upper end of the sleeve 28, as illustrated in the Figures 8 and 9 .
  • the lower flange 54 is parallel to the plate 44, the latter comprising ball stops 58 to reduce the friction between said flange 54 and the plate 44 and facilitate the rotation of the sleeve relative to the mast.
  • Coupling system 40 operates as follows:
  • the hollow drive tube 50 When the sleeve 28 is raised the hollow drive tube 50 is disposed above the drive square 48 and is no longer driven by the latter. In this way, the rotation of the output shaft 46 of the operator does not cause the rotation of the sleeve or an operator can cause the rotation of the sleeve 28 and the orientation of the panel 10 even if the output shaft 46 is blocked .
  • the conical upper portion of the drive square 48 promotes the centering of the two parts 48 and 50 of the coupling system, especially when they must be coupled again.
  • the hollow drive tube 50 is connected to the flange 56 integral with the sleeve 28 by a flexible connection.
  • a plate 60 in the form of a star (visible on the figure 7 ) is secured on the one hand to the flange 56, and on the other hand, to the flange 52 of the hollow drive tube via at least one piece of rubber or deformable plastic material 62, for example four pieces cylindrical marketed under the brand silentbloc.
  • the device comprises means 42 in the form of a handle 64 visible on the figures 2 , 4 , 11A, 11B and 12 .
  • the handle 64 is U-shaped with two branches 66 articulated with respect to supports 68 integral with the mast (more particularly of the flange 16 of the mast disposed under the lower end of the sleeve) and connected by a operating tube 70 that can be grasped and lifted by an operator.
  • Each branch 66 comprises a roller 72 adapted to bear against the lower end of the sleeve 28.
  • the rollers 72 have shapes and surface conditions adapted to facilitate manual rotation of the sleeve 28.
  • the handle 64 comprises means for immobilizing it in the high position.
  • each support 68 is in the form of a square T with a rounded shape 74 at the pivot axis of a branch 66.
  • At least one of the branches 66 comprises at its end a protruding shape 76 capable of cooperating with the edge of the rounded shape 74.
  • This projecting shape 46 comprises a hard point 78 which keeps the handle 64 in the high position. This configuration allows the operator to have both hands free after lifting the sheath.

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Abstract

The device has a scabbard (28) to which a signaling panel is connected, and an actuator e.g. jack, to cause rotation of the scabbard and change orientation of the panel. Coupling units (40) ensure coupling and disconnection of the scabbard, and lifting units lift the scabbard and disconnect the scabbard. The coupling units include a square spindle drive (48) linked to an output shaft (46) vertical to a motorization unit (30) whose body is connected to a mast. A hollow driving tube (50) is attached to the scabbard by a flexible link.

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La présente invention se rapporte à un dispositif rotatif pour supporter au moins un panneau de signalisation.The present invention relates to a rotary device for supporting at least one sign.

Selon un mode de réalisation largement répandu, un panneau de signalisation est rapporté sur un mât vertical ancré au sol.According to a widespread embodiment, a sign is attached to a vertical mast anchored to the ground.

La présente invention se rapporte plus particulièrement aux panneaux de signalisation temporaires.The present invention relates more particularly to temporary traffic signs.

Selon un premier mode de réalisation, les panneaux sont transportables et mis en place en fonction des besoins. Ce mode opératoire peut convenir lorsque les panneaux ont des dimensions réduites et sont installés sur le bord d'une chaussée. Toutefois, il devient très dangereux lorsque les panneaux sont volumineux et/ou doivent être installés dans une zone dangereuse comme par exemple le terre-plein central d'une autoroute.According to a first embodiment, the panels are transportable and put in place according to the needs. This procedure may be appropriate when the panels are small and are installed on the edge of a roadway. However, it becomes very dangerous when the panels are bulky and / or must be installed in a dangerous area such as for example the median of a motorway.

Pour pallier à ces inconvénients le titulaire a développé un support de panneaux avec un mât rotatif dont une partie est fixe et ancré au sol ou solidarisé à un rail de sécurité par exemple et dont l'autre partie peut pivoter par rapport à la première partie et supporte au moins un panneau de signalisation. Un actionneur (vérin ou moteur) est utilisé pour provoquer la rotation de la seconde partie par rapport à la première.To overcome these drawbacks the holder has developed a panel support with a rotating mast, a part of which is fixed and anchored to the ground or secured to a safety rail for example and the other part can rotate relative to the first part and supports at least one sign. An actuator (cylinder or motor) is used to cause rotation of the second part relative to the first.

Généralement, on installe au moins trois signalisations consécutives au niveau du terre-plein central et une commande au bord de la chaussée pour alimenter en électricité les actionneurs des trois signalisations et commander leur rotation.Generally, at least three consecutive signals are installed at the level of the central reservation and a command at the edge of the roadway to supply electricity to the actuators of the three signals and to control their rotation.

Le fait de prévoir un support rotatif permet de placer les panneaux de signalisation dans un premier état selon la direction de la chaussée lorsqu'ils ne sont pas utilisés afin de ne pas être vus par les automobilistes et de réduire les risques de chocs avec les véhicules et dans un second état, perpendiculaires à la chaussée lorsqu'ils sont utilisés afin de les rendre visibles par les automobilistes.The provision of a rotatable support makes it possible to place the traffic signs in a first state according to the direction of the roadway when they are not used so as not to be seen by the motorists and to reduce the risks of shocks with the vehicles. and in a second state, perpendicular to the roadway when used to make them visible to motorists.

Même si elle permet de réduire fortement les risques, cette installation ne donne pas pleinement satisfaction car il est nécessaire de réaliser des travaux de génie civil importants, notamment du fait que des saignées doivent être réalisées dans la chaussée pour faire passer des fils reliant les supports de panneaux à la commande.Although it can greatly reduce the risks, this installation does not give full satisfaction because it is necessary to carry out important civil works, including the fact that the slits must be made in the road to pass son connecting supports from panels to the order.

Selon une autre contrainte, ce support de panneaux de signalisation doit rester opérationnel, même s'il ne fonctionne que de manière occasionnelle et qu'une pièce peut se gripper.According to another constraint, this sign support must remain operational, even if it only works occasionally and a part can seize.

Aussi, la présente invention vise à pallier les inconvénients de l'art antérieur en proposant un dispositif rotatif supportant au moins un panneau de signalisation apte à être manoeuvré en toutes circonstances.Also, the present invention aims to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art by providing a rotary device supporting at least one sign capable of being maneuvered in all circumstances.

A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet un dispositif pour supporter au moins un panneau de signalisation comprenant un mât, un fourreau auquel est relié ledit au moins un panneau ainsi qu'un actionneur pour provoquer la rotation dudit fourreau et le changement d'orientation dudit panneau, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des moyens d'accouplement assurant un accouplement et un désaccouplement du fourreau ainsi que des moyens pour soulever ledit fourreau et le désaccoupler.For this purpose, the subject of the invention is a device for supporting at least one signaling panel comprising a mast, a sleeve to which is connected said at least one panel and an actuator for causing the rotation of said sleeve and the change of orientation of said panel, characterized in that it comprises coupling means ensuring a coupling and uncoupling of the sleeve and means for lifting said sleeve and uncoupling.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages ressortiront de la description qui va suivre de l'invention, description donnée à titre d'exemple uniquement, en regard des dessins annexés sur lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue de côté d'un dispositif selon l'invention,
  • la figure 2 est une vue de face du dispositif selon l'invention,
  • la figure 3 est une coupe illustrant les moyens d'accouplement d'un dispositif selon l'invention,
  • la figure 4 est une vue latérale illustrant les moyens de manoeuvre manuelle,
  • la figure 5 est une coupe illustrant en détails un mât fixe correspondant à la partie fixe du dispositif,
  • la figure 6 est une coupe illustrant en détails un fourreau apte à être monté pivotant autour du mât illustré sur la figure 5,
  • la figure 7 est une vue de dessus d'un élément d'une première partie des moyens d'accouplement,
  • les figures 8 et 9 sont respectivement une vue de dessus et une coupe d'un autre élément d'une première partie des moyens d'accouplement,
  • la figure 10 est un vue latérale d'une seconde partie des moyens d'accouplement,
  • la figure 11A est une vue latérale d'une poignée de commande manuelle dans un premier état,
  • la figure 11B est une vue latérale de la poignée de la figure 11A dans un second état, et
  • la figure 12 est une demi-vue de dessus d'une poignée de commande manuelle selon l'invention.
Other features and advantages will become apparent from the following description of the invention, a description given by way of example only, with reference to the appended drawings in which:
  • the figure 1 is a side view of a device according to the invention,
  • the figure 2 is a front view of the device according to the invention,
  • the figure 3 is a section illustrating the coupling means of a device according to the invention,
  • the figure 4 is a side view illustrating the means of manual operation,
  • the figure 5 is a section illustrating in detail a fixed mast corresponding to the fixed part of the device,
  • the figure 6 is a section illustrating in detail a sleeve adapted to be pivotally mounted around the mast illustrated on the figure 5 ,
  • the figure 7 is a top view of an element of a first part of the coupling means,
  • the Figures 8 and 9 are respectively a view from above and a section of another element of a first part of the coupling means,
  • the figure 10 is a side view of a second part of the coupling means,
  • the figure 11A is a side view of a manual control handle in a first state,
  • the Figure 11B is a side view of the handle of the figure 11A in a second state, and
  • the figure 12 is a half-view from above of a manual control handle according to the invention.

Sur les figures 1 et 2, on a représenté un dispositif rotatif supportant au moins un panneau de signalisation 10. Selon l'exemple illustré, le dispositif peut supporter quatre panneaux de signalisation, deux panneaux superposés de chaque côté.On the Figures 1 and 2 , there is shown a rotary device supporting at least one sign 10. In the example shown, the device can support four signs, two panels superimposed on each side.

Pour la suite de la description, on entend par direction longitudinale la direction de la chaussée et par direction transversale une direction perpendiculaire à la direction longitudinale.For the rest of the description, longitudinal direction means the direction of the roadway and transverse direction a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.

Le dispositif comprend un mât 12 fixe ancré au sol ou solidarisé à tout support adapté comme par exemple une barrière de sécurité d'un terre-plein central d'une autoroute. La présente invention est décrite au regard de cette application. Bien entendu, le dispositif de l'invention peut convenir à d'autres chaussées nécessitant une signalisation temporaire et récurrente.The device comprises a fixed mast 12 anchored to the ground or secured to any suitable support such as for example a safety barrier of a median of a highway. The present invention is described with respect to this application. Of course, the device of the invention may be suitable for other roads requiring temporary and recurrent signaling.

Selon un mode de réalisation, le mât 12 comprend une partie inférieure 12.1 et une partie supérieure 12.2 disposées dans le prolongement l'une de l'autre.According to one embodiment, the mast 12 comprises a lower portion 12.1 and an upper portion 12.2 disposed in the extension of one another.

La partie supérieure 12.2 visible sur la figure 5 comprend un tube creux 14 de diamètre extérieur D et une collerette 16 de forme sensiblement carré avec des angles arrondis. Cette collerette 16 peut coopérer avec une collerette sensiblement identique prévue à l'extrémité supérieure de la partie inférieure 12.1 pour assurer la liaison entre les deux parties 12.1 et 12.2.The upper part 12.2 visible on the figure 5 comprises a hollow tube 14 of outside diameter D and a flange 16 of substantially square shape with rounded corners. This collar 16 can cooperate with a substantially identical collar provided at the upper end of the lower portion 12.1 to ensure the connection between the two parts 12.1 and 12.2.

Une platine 18 solidarisée au mât 12 par tous moyens appropriés est prolongée par un bras 20 en forme de L s'étendant selon la direction longitudinale et supportant un cache panneau 22, au moins un panneau solaire 24 et une antenne 26 pour la réception d'un signal.A plate 18 secured to the mast 12 by any appropriate means is extended by an L-shaped arm 20 extending in the longitudinal direction and supporting a panel cover 22, at least one solar panel 24 and an antenna 26 for the reception of a signal.

Le cache panneau 22 s'étend dans un plan transversal et permet de cacher les panneaux de signalisation pour les automobilistes venant à contre-sens.The panel cover 22 extends in a transverse plane and makes it possible to hide the road signs for the drivers coming against the direction.

Le ou les panneaux solaires 24 apportent l'énergie nécessaire pour la rotation du dispositif de l'invention et permet de réduire les travaux de génie civil, comme par exemple une saignée dans la chaussée.The solar panel (s) 24 provide the energy necessary for the rotation of the device of the invention and makes it possible to reduce the civil engineering works, such as for example a bleeding in the roadway.

L'antenne 26 permet de commander à distance le dispositif en toute sécurité, par exemple depuis un véhicule d'intervention.The antenna 26 makes it possible to remotely control the device in complete safety, for example from an intervention vehicle.

Le dispositif comprend également un fourreau 28 monté pivotant sur la partie supérieure 12.2 du mât, un actionneur intercalé entre le mât et le fourreau pour provoquer un changement d'orientation des panneaux, notamment une motorisation 30 avec un corps solidaire du mât 12 et un arbre de sortie vertical susceptible d'être cinématiquement lié au fourreau 28 afin de permettre le pivotement du fourreau 28.The device also comprises a sleeve 28 pivotally mounted on the upper part 12.2 of the mast, an actuator interposed between the mast and the sleeve to cause a change of orientation of the panels, in particular a motor 30 with a body integral with the mast 12 and a shaft vertical output capable of being kinematically connected to the sheath 28 in order to allow the sheath 28 to pivot.

Des moyens de commandes 32 et une batterie sont également prévus pour stocker et réguler l'énergie électrique ainsi que pour commander la motorisation en fonction des signaux reçus par l'antenne 26.Control means 32 and a battery are also provided for storing and regulating the electrical energy as well as for controlling the motorization as a function of the signals received by the antenna 26.

Pour assurer un guidage simple et fiable du fourreau sur le mât, le fourreau comprend deux tubes concentriques, le tube intérieure 34 ayant une section hexagonale ou octogonale dont l'écartement entre deux faces opposées est ajusté à D le diamètre extérieur du mât 12. Cette configuration permet d'obtenir sur une grande partie de la hauteur du fourreau un guidage en rotation simple, tout en limitant les frottements entre le mât et le fourreau. Le tube extérieur 36 a de préférence une section sensiblement carrée pour permettre une fixation simple des panneaux ou de supports de panneaux, par exemple par l'intermédiaire de pattes 38 en forme de U.To ensure a simple and reliable guide of the sleeve on the mast, the sleeve comprises two concentric tubes, the inner tube 34 having a hexagonal or octagonal section whose spacing between two opposite faces is adjusted to D the outer diameter of the mast 12. This configuration makes it possible to obtain, over a large part of the height of the sleeve, a simple rotation guide, while limiting the friction between the mast and the sleeve. The outer tube 36 preferably has a substantially square cross-section to allow simple attachment of the panels or panel supports, for example via U-shaped tabs 38.

Selon l'invention, le dispositif comprend des moyens d'accouplement 40 assurant un accouplement et un désaccouplement du fourreau 28 ainsi que des moyens 42 pour soulever ledit fourreau 28 et le désaccoupler.According to the invention, the device comprises coupling means 40 ensuring a coupling and uncoupling of the sleeve 28 and means 42 for lifting said sleeve 28 and uncoupling.

Cette configuration permet à un opérateur de faire pivoter le fourreau 28 et donc le panneau 10 même en cas de dysfonctionnement du système de commande de la rotation.This configuration allows an operator to rotate the sleeve 28 and therefore the panel 10 even in case of malfunction of the rotation control system.

Selon un mode de réalisation, la motorisation 30 est disposée dans le tube creux cylindrique 14, le corps de la motorisation étant immobilisé en rotation par rapport au tube creux 14, par exemple grâce à une goupille.According to one embodiment, the motorization 30 is disposed in the cylindrical hollow tube 14, the body of the motorization being immobilized in rotation with respect to the hollow tube 14, for example by means of a pin.

Comme illustré sur la figure 3, le tube creux 14 comprend au niveau de son extrémité supérieure une plaque 44 comprenant une ouverture par laquelle passe l'arbre de sortie 46 de la motorisation qui vient donc en saillie au dessus de la plaque 44.As illustrated on the figure 3 , the hollow tube 14 comprises at its upper end a plate 44 comprising an opening through which the output shaft 46 of the motorization which thus protrudes above the plate 44.

Selon un mode de réalisation, les moyens d'accouplement 40 comprennent une première partie solidaire du fourreau et une seconde partie solidaire du mât.According to one embodiment, the coupling means 40 comprise a first part integral with the sleeve and a second part integral with the mast.

Comme illustré en détails sur la figure 10, la seconde partie comprend un carré d'entrainement 48 avec une section selon un plan horizontal sensiblement carrée en partie basse et une forme conique avec un bout arrondi en partie haute, ledit carré d'entrainement 48 étant lié par tous moyens appropriés à l'arbre de sortie 46 de la motorisation, par exemple par clavetage.As illustrated in detail on the figure 10 the second part comprises a driving square 48 with a section in a substantially square bottom horizontal plane and a conical shape with a rounded end at the top, said driving square 48 being connected by any appropriate means to the output shaft 46 of the motor, for example by keying.

En complément, la seconde partie comprend un tube creux d'entrainement 50 avec une section carrée adaptée à celle du carré d'entrainement 48, comportant à chacune de ses extrémités une collerette 52 et 54 dont une est reliée à un flasque 56 solidaire de l'extrémité supérieure du fourreau 28, comme illustré sur les figures 8 et 9.In addition, the second part comprises a hollow drive tube 50 with a square section adapted to that of the driving square 48, having at each of its ends a flange 52 and 54, one of which is connected to a flange 56 integral with the upper end of the sleeve 28, as illustrated in the Figures 8 and 9 .

La collerette inférieure 54 est parallèle à la plaque 44, cette dernière comportant des butées à bille 58 pour réduire les frottements entre ladite collerette 54 et la plaque 44 et faciliter la rotation du fourreau par rapport au mât.The lower flange 54 is parallel to the plate 44, the latter comprising ball stops 58 to reduce the friction between said flange 54 and the plate 44 and facilitate the rotation of the sleeve relative to the mast.

Le système d'accouplement 40 fonctionne de la manière suivante :Coupling system 40 operates as follows:

Lorsque la collerette 54 est plaquée contre la plaque 44, le carré d'entrainement 48 est en prise avec le tube creux d'entrainement 50 et la rotation de l'arbre de sortie 46 de la motorisation provoque la rotation du fourreau et donc la modification de l'orientation du panneau 10.When the flange 54 is pressed against the plate 44, the drive square 48 is engaged with the hollow drive tube 50 and the rotation of the output shaft 46 of the actuator causes the rotation of the sleeve and therefore the modification the orientation of the panel 10.

Lorsque le fourreau 28 est soulevé le tube creux d'entrainement 50 est disposé au dessus du carré d'entrainement 48 et n'est plus entrainé par ce dernier. De la sorte, la rotation de l'arbre de sortie 46 de la motorisation ne provoque pas la rotation du fourreau ou un opérateur peut provoquer la rotation du fourreau 28 et l'orientation du panneau 10 même si l'arbre de sortie 46 est bloqué.When the sleeve 28 is raised the hollow drive tube 50 is disposed above the drive square 48 and is no longer driven by the latter. In this way, the rotation of the output shaft 46 of the operator does not cause the rotation of the sleeve or an operator can cause the rotation of the sleeve 28 and the orientation of the panel 10 even if the output shaft 46 is blocked .

La partie supérieure conique du carré d'entrainement 48 favorise le centrage des deux parties 48 et 50 du système d'accouplement, notamment lorsqu'elles doivent être de nouveau accouplées.The conical upper portion of the drive square 48 promotes the centering of the two parts 48 and 50 of the coupling system, especially when they must be coupled again.

Avantageusement, le tube creux d'entrainement 50 est relié au flasque 56 solidaire du fourreau 28 par une liaison souple.Advantageously, the hollow drive tube 50 is connected to the flange 56 integral with the sleeve 28 by a flexible connection.

Selon un mode de réalisation, une plaque 60 en forme d'étoile (visible sur la figure 7) est solidarisée d'une part au flasque 56, et d'autre part, à la collerette 52 du tube creux d'entrainement par l'intermédiaire d'au moins une pièce en caoutchouc ou en matière plastique déformable 62, par exemple quatre pièces cylindriques commercialisées sous la marque silentbloc.According to one embodiment, a plate 60 in the form of a star (visible on the figure 7 ) is secured on the one hand to the flange 56, and on the other hand, to the flange 52 of the hollow drive tube via at least one piece of rubber or deformable plastic material 62, for example four pieces cylindrical marketed under the brand silentbloc.

Pour soulever le fourreau 28, le dispositif comprend des moyens 42 sous forme d'une poignée 64 visible sur les figures 2, 4, 11A, 11B et 12.To lift the sleeve 28, the device comprises means 42 in the form of a handle 64 visible on the figures 2 , 4 , 11A, 11B and 12 .

Selon un mode de réalisation, la poignée 64 a une forme en U avec deux branches 66 articulées par rapport à des supports 68 solidaires du mât (plus particulièrement de la collerette 16 du mât disposée sous l'extrémité inférieure du fourreau) et reliées par un tube de manoeuvre 70 susceptible d'être saisi et soulevé par un opérateur.According to one embodiment, the handle 64 is U-shaped with two branches 66 articulated with respect to supports 68 integral with the mast (more particularly of the flange 16 of the mast disposed under the lower end of the sleeve) and connected by a operating tube 70 that can be grasped and lifted by an operator.

Chaque branche 66 comprend un galet 72 adapté pour prendre appui contre l'extrémité inférieure du fourreau 28. Lorsque la poignée est en position basse, comme illustré sur la figure 11A, le fourreau est en position basse et le carré d'entrainement 48 est accouplé avec le tube creux d'entrainement 50 comme illustré sur les figures 2 et 4.Each branch 66 comprises a roller 72 adapted to bear against the lower end of the sleeve 28. When the handle is in the lower position, as shown in FIG. figure 11A , the sleeve is in the low position and the drive square 48 is coupled with the hollow drive tube 50 as illustrated in FIGS. figures 2 and 4 .

Lorsque l'opérateur saisit la poignée 64 et la soulève comme illustré sur la figure 11B, les galets 72 prennent appui contre l'extrémité inférieure du fourreau 28 et le soulèvent comme illustré en pointillés sur la figure 4. Le fourreau 28 étant soulevé, le carré de manoeuvre 48 n'est plus en prise avec le tube creux d'entrainement 50 et l'opérateur peut sans difficulté faire pivoter le fourreau 28.When the operator grasps the handle 64 and lifts it as illustrated on the Figure 11B , the rollers 72 bear against the lower end of the sleeve 28 and lift it as shown in dotted lines on the figure 4 . The sleeve 28 being raised, the operating square 48 is no longer engaged with the hollow drive tube 50 and the operator can easily rotate the sleeve 28.

Les galets 72 ont des formes et des états de surface adaptés pour faciliter la rotation manuelle du fourreau 28.The rollers 72 have shapes and surface conditions adapted to facilitate manual rotation of the sleeve 28.

De préférence, la poignée 64 comprend des moyens pour l'immobiliser en position haute.Preferably, the handle 64 comprises means for immobilizing it in the high position.

Selon un mode de réalisation, chaque support 68 se présente sous la forme d'un T en équerre avec une forme arrondie 74 au niveau de l'axe de pivotement d'une branche 66.According to one embodiment, each support 68 is in the form of a square T with a rounded shape 74 at the pivot axis of a branch 66.

Au moins une des branches 66 comprend au niveau de son extrémité une forme en saillie 76 susceptible de coopérer avec le chant de la forme arrondie 74. Cette forme en saillie 46 comprend un point dur 78 qui permet de maintenir la poignée 64 en position haute. Cette configuration permet à l'opérateur d'avoir ses deux mains libres après avoir soulevé le fourreau.At least one of the branches 66 comprises at its end a protruding shape 76 capable of cooperating with the edge of the rounded shape 74. This projecting shape 46 comprises a hard point 78 which keeps the handle 64 in the high position. This configuration allows the operator to have both hands free after lifting the sheath.

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Dispositif pour supporter au moins un panneau de signalisation comprenant un mât (12), un fourreau (28) auquel est relié ledit au moins un panneau (10) ainsi qu'un actionneur pour provoquer la rotation dudit fourreau (28) et le changement d'orientation dudit panneau (10), caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des moyens d'accouplement (40) assurant un accouplement et un désaccouplement du fourreau (28) ainsi que des moyens (42) pour soulever ledit fourreau (28) et le désaccoupler.Device for supporting at least one signaling panel comprising a mast (12), a sleeve (28) to which is connected said at least one panel (10) and an actuator for causing rotation of said sleeve (28) and the change of orientation of said panel (10), characterized in that it comprises coupling means (40) ensuring a coupling and uncoupling of the sleeve (28) and means (42) for lifting said sleeve (28) and the uncouple. Dispositif pour supporter au moins un panneau de signalisation selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les moyens d'accouplement (40) comprennent d'une part un carré d'entrainement (48) lié à un arbre de sortie (46) vertical d'une motorisation (30) dont le corps est relié au mât (12), et d'autre part un tube creux d'entrainement (50) avec une section adaptée à celle du carré d'entrainement (48) relié au fourreau (28).Device for supporting at least one traffic sign according to Claim 1, characterized in that the coupling means (40) comprise on the one hand a driving square (48) connected to a vertical output shaft (46). an engine (30) whose body is connected to the mast (12), and on the other hand a hollow drive tube (50) with a section adapted to that of the driving square (48) connected to the sleeve (28). ). Dispositif pour supporter au moins un panneau de signalisation selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que le carré d'entrainement (48) comprend en partie basse une section selon un plan horizontal sensiblement carrée et en partie haute une forme conique avec un bout arrondi.Device for supporting at least one sign according to claim 2, characterized in that the drive square (48) comprises in the lower part a section in a substantially square horizontal plane and in the upper part a conical shape with a rounded tip. Dispositif pour supporter au moins un panneau de signalisation selon la revendication 2 et 3, caractérisé en ce que le tube creux d'entrainement (50) a une section carrée adaptée à celle du carré d'entrainement (48) et comprend en partie basse une collerette (54) parallèle à une plaque (44) prévue à l'extrémité du mât (14) et supportant des butées à bille (58) pour réduire les frottements entre ladite collerette (54) et la plaque (44) et faciliter la rotation du fourreau (28) par rapport au mât (14).Device for supporting at least one signaling panel according to claim 2 and 3, characterized in that the hollow drive tube (50) has a square section adapted to that of the drive square (48) and comprises in the lower part a flange (54) parallel to a plate (44) provided at the end of the mast (14) and supporting ball stops (58) to reduce friction between said flange (54) and the plate (44) and facilitate rotation the sleeve (28) relative to the mast (14). Dispositif pour supporter au moins un panneau de signalisation selon l'une quelconque des revendications 2 à 4, caractérisé en ce que le tube creux d'entrainement (50) est relié au fourreau (28) par une liaison souple.Device for supporting at least one signaling panel according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the hollow drive tube (50) is connected to the sleeve (28) by a flexible connection. Dispositif pour supporter au moins un panneau de signalisation selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le mât (14) comprend un tube creux de diamètre extérieur D et en ce que le fourreau (28) comprend au moins un tube creux (34) ayant une section hexagonale ou octogonale dont l'écartement entre deux faces opposées est ajusté à D le diamètre extérieur du mât.Device for supporting at least one sign according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the mast (14) comprises a hollow tube of outside diameter D and in that the sleeve (28) comprises at least one hollow tube (34) having a hexagonal or octagonal section whose spacing between two opposite faces is adjusted to D the outer diameter of the mast. Dispositif pour supporter au moins un panneau de signalisation selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que le fourreau comprend deux tubes concentriques, un tube intérieur (34) hexagonal ou octogonal et un tube extérieur (36) de section sensiblement carrée.Device for supporting at least one sign according to claim 6, characterized in that the sleeve comprises two concentric tubes, an inner tube (34) hexagonal or octagonal and an outer tube (36) of substantially square section. Dispositif pour supporter au moins un panneau de signalisation selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les moyens (42) pour soulever le fourreau (28) comprennent une poignée (64) en U avec deux branches (66) articulées par rapport à des supports (68) solidaires du mât sous l'extrémité inférieure du fourreau et reliées par un tube de manoeuvre (70) susceptible d'être saisi et soulevé par un opérateur, chaque branche (66) comprenant un galet (72) adapté pour prendre appui contre l'extrémité inférieure du fourreau (28).Device for supporting at least one sign according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the means (42) for lifting the sleeve (28) comprise a U-shaped handle (64) with two branches (66) articulated by relative to supports (68) secured to the mast under the lower end of the sheath and connected by an operating tube (70) capable of being grasped and lifted by an operator, each branch (66) comprising a roller (72) adapted to bear against the lower end of the sleeve (28). Dispositif pour supporter au moins un panneau de signalisation selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que la poignée (64) comprend des moyens pour l'immobiliser en position haute correspondant à l'état désaccouplé du fourreau (28).Device for supporting at least one sign according to claim 8, characterized in that the handle (64) comprises means for immobilizing it in the up position corresponding to the uncoupled state of the sleeve (28). Dispositif pour supporter au moins un panneau de signalisation selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend au moins un panneau solaire (24) et une antenne (26) pour la réception d'un signal.Device for supporting at least one traffic sign according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that comprises at least one solar panel (24) and an antenna (26) for receiving a signal.
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