EP3617406B1 - Modular system for bridging - Google Patents

Modular system for bridging Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP3617406B1
EP3617406B1 EP19193980.0A EP19193980A EP3617406B1 EP 3617406 B1 EP3617406 B1 EP 3617406B1 EP 19193980 A EP19193980 A EP 19193980A EP 3617406 B1 EP3617406 B1 EP 3617406B1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
pillars
modular system
functional component
crossbeam
modular
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Active
Application number
EP19193980.0A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP3617406A1 (en
Inventor
Michael Fischer
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
FISCHER, MICHAEL
Original Assignee
Individual
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Individual filed Critical Individual
Publication of EP3617406A1 publication Critical patent/EP3617406A1/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP3617406B1 publication Critical patent/EP3617406B1/en
Active legal-status Critical Current
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

Links

Images

Classifications

    • 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
    • E01F9/696—Overhead structures, e.g. gantries; Foundation means specially adapted therefor

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a modular system for bridging built-up areas, in particular roads, comprising at least two pillars oriented essentially in the vertical direction, at least one crossbeam extending between the pillars, and at least one connecting unit, which one of the pillars or the at least one Traverse is assigned and set up to form an interface for adding functional components.
  • Such generic systems are from DE 20 2013 105 742 U1 , of the US 2011/250015 A1 and the CN 2 429 555 Y known, while still on the DE 103 35 041 A1 and the JP 2002 312 887 A referenced.
  • a generic modular system in which the at least one crossbeam has a modular structure, so that the dimensions of the at least one crossbeam can be adapted by choosing the number and dimensions of the crossbeam modules used.
  • at least one additional level can be created above the built-up area, which is completely free in its dimensioning and which can be used for a wide variety of purposes by providing the interfaces for adding functional components.
  • the potential for land use of areas built over by systems according to the invention is exploited much better, since in addition to the already built-up dimension on the level there is also the third dimension in which a wide variety of functional components can be arranged and operated accordingly.
  • the number of crossbars that extend between a set of pillars is not limited, but rather a plurality of crossbars can be arranged extending vertically one above the other between the pillars, with an intermediate space between the crossbars or each other can also touch or overlap, depending on the characteristics of the truss modules used.
  • several cross members could also be arranged next to one another in a plane extending between the pillars.
  • the vertically top traverse in particular can provide protection from the weather, for example by roofing the system continuously at least in sections, which not only protects the modular system itself, but also the functional components arranged on lower trusses, and finally also the actual development of the area below the traverse (s).
  • the top traverse can again be built on or planted, for example soil can be poured there that can be overgrown in a controlled or wild manner in order to further improve the ecological balance of the system.
  • the pillars provided in the system according to the invention can be permanently installed and / or of predefined dimensions, it can still be advantageous if at least one of the pillars is also modular, so that the dimensions of the at least one pillar can be determined by selecting the number and dimensions is adaptable to the pillar modules used.
  • the possibility can be created, for example, of shifting the height of a traverse extending between a pair of pillars if the height of the individual pillars and in particular of the mounting area of the said traverse is height-adjustable, and there can also be height differences between the individual pillars
  • pre-assembled pillar modules can also be used in uneven terrain and only minor adjustments are necessary.
  • At least one of the pillars and / or one or at least one of the trusses can consist at least in sections of steel, aluminum and / or composite materials.
  • the modular system further comprises at least one functional component which can be attached to one of the pillars and / or one of the cross members by means of the at least one connection unit. It goes without saying that a plurality of identical functional components can be provided in each case and a single system according to the invention can also comprise one or more components of different types.
  • the at least one functional component comprises a solar module, in particular a photovoltaic module.
  • a solar module in particular a photovoltaic module.
  • the former have the disadvantage that the installation space on the roof surfaces is often very limited and therefore the installation and system costs are relatively high, since central components have to be procured individually for the small built-up area of a single roof.
  • the at least one functional component could also comprise a wind power module.
  • a wind power module One could think of the known wind turbines, which could be installed, for example, in vertical extensions of the pillars of the system according to the invention, or other technologies that require less space in the vertical direction, such as vertical wind turbines.
  • the at least one functional component comprises an overhead line.
  • the system according to the invention has several pairs of pillars and trusses and includes one or more overhead lines which are each stretched between these pairs.
  • the system according to the invention not only carries power lines, but also power generators and / or power consumers or possibly other network infrastructure
  • the resulting synergetic effects can achieve significant cost savings in the installation of these devices.
  • roads and rail lines usually connect infrastructural nodes with one another, which means that a parallel infrastructure for traffic and energy transport can be set up that could make part of the existing power grid redundant in the long term.
  • the provision of overhead lines can also directly provide for a consumption of energy by consumers, for example by trains and / or battery-electric vehicles in order to operate their traction motors on the route sections provided with overhead lines and / or to charge batteries while driving.
  • Devices for the direct extraction of energy generated by the system according to the invention can also be provided, for example charging stations for electrically operated vehicles, and also storage devices for electrical energy provided for this purpose, such as accumulators or supercapacitors.
  • the at least one functional component could include at least one communication device, for example a display device and / or a radio device.
  • at least one communication device for example a display device and / or a radio device.
  • a display device for example a display device and / or a radio device.
  • many small radio cells are necessary for this.
  • the infrastructure required for this in the form of base stations and fiber optic cables can be easily attached in a modular system according to the invention, which could eliminate the often difficult finding of suitable locations next to highways.
  • the costs for laying the necessary cables for both communication and power supply of such radio cells are also significantly reduced by attaching them to modular systems according to the invention.
  • the infrastructure provided in this way on the system according to the invention can also be coupled to components that extend at least in sections outside of it, for example cables or lines arranged underground or suspended.
  • the at least one functional component can include at least one sensor device, for example a traffic detection device.
  • a traffic detection device Fixed traffic detection devices of this type already represent valuable input devices for evaluating and guiding traffic flows, and their importance will increase enormously in the future against the background of the perspective of autonomous driving.
  • the at least one functional component can comprise at least one lighting device, whereby, depending on the type of development of the built-up area, for example, lighting devices that are already necessary, such as street lights, could be replaced.
  • the modular system according to the invention can include a device for automated maintenance and / or retrofitting, for example a device that autonomously checks the structural state of the individual modules of the modular system and sends a signal to an entity involved in repairs of the system when an undesired state occurs issues.
  • FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a modular system according to the invention in a schematic oblique top view.
  • the Figure 1 shows a modular system according to the invention, which is designated quite generally by the reference number 10 and spans a built-up area in the form of a street S.
  • the system 10 according to the invention comprises four pillars 12, which are connected to the ground in a rectangular arrangement on both sides of the road S and extend essentially vertically upwards.
  • the pillars 12 each comprise a foundation anchored in the ground and a plurality of pillar modules 12 'arranged thereon and firmly connected to one another, with which a variable height of a pillar 12 is achieved.
  • traverses also extend in planes parallel to that of road S, of which a total of three trusses 14a, 14b and 14c are arranged one above the other in the first pair of pillars 12, while only one traverse 14d is arranged in the second pair of pillars 12 assigned.
  • the individual crossbars 14a to 14d consist of crossbar modules 14 ', which are connected to one another by means of suitable connecting devices in order to give the individual crossbars an individual shape and variable dimensions, as indicated by the different widths of the crossbars 14b and 14c, as well as by the traverse modules 14 'additionally provided laterally on the traverse 14d.
  • FIG. 14a Several traffic detection devices 18 are arranged on the lowest crossbeam 14a, communication devices 20 in the form of mobile radio base stations are arranged on the pillars 12, a vertical wind turbine 22 and corresponding power lines are assigned to the crossbeam 14b, and on the top vertical crossbeam 14c there is a planting 24 provided, as well as photovoltaic panels 26 aligned at a suitable angle to the sun.
  • a display device 28 for displaying controlled traffic signs and a lighting device 30 are also provided on the cross member 14d.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Architecture (AREA)
  • Civil Engineering (AREA)
  • Structural Engineering (AREA)
  • Road Signs Or Road Markings (AREA)
  • Photovoltaic Devices (AREA)

Description

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein modulares System zur Überbrückung von bebauten Flächen, insbesondere von Straßen, umfassend wenigstens zwei im Wesentlichen in vertikaler Richtung orientierte Pfeiler, wenigstens eine sich zwischen den Pfeilern erstreckende Traverse, und wenigstens eine Verbindungseinheit, welche einem der Pfeiler oder der wenigstens einen Traverse zugeordnet und dazu eingerichtet ist, eine Schnittstelle zum Anbauen von funktionellen Komponenten zu bilden.The present invention relates to a modular system for bridging built-up areas, in particular roads, comprising at least two pillars oriented essentially in the vertical direction, at least one crossbeam extending between the pillars, and at least one connecting unit, which one of the pillars or the at least one Traverse is assigned and set up to form an interface for adding functional components.

Es ist bekannt, bebaute Flächen und insbesondere Straßen mit Hilfe von feststehenden und festinstallierten Brücken zu überspannen, an denen beispielsweise Schilder und/oder elektronisch gesteuerte Verkehrszeichen/- anzeigen angebracht sein können. Diesen in der Regel fest installierten Überbrückungen mangelt es jedoch an Flexibilität hinsichtlich ihrer Einsatzzwecke und ihrer geometrischen Gestaltung, da sie nach ihrem Aufbau nur noch schwerlich an sich ändernde Anforderungen anpassbar sind. Andererseits stellen bebaute Flächen und insbesondere Autobahnen Infrastruktureinrichtungen dar, die lediglich zu einem einzigen Zweck, nämlich dem Führen von Verkehr, eingesetzt werden und dabei einen enormen Eingriff in das Ökosystem darstellen, wobei sich die Frage stellt, ob und wie eine verbesserte Nutzung dieser überbauten Flächen zu bewerkstelligen sein könnte.It is known to span built-up areas and in particular roads with the aid of fixed and permanently installed bridges on which, for example, signs and / or electronically controlled traffic signs / displays can be attached. These bridges, which are usually permanently installed, lack flexibility with regard to their intended use and their geometric design, since they can only be adapted with difficulty to changing requirements after their construction. On the other hand, built-up areas and especially highways represent infrastructure facilities that are only used for a single purpose, namely to guide traffic, and represent an enormous intervention in the ecosystem, whereby the question arises as to whether and how an improved use of these built-up areas could be done.

Derartige gattungsgemäße Systeme sind aus der DE 20 2013 105 742 U1 , der US 2011/250015 A1 und der CN 2 429 555 Y bekannt, während des Weiteren noch auf die DE 103 35 041 A1 und die JP 2002 312 887 A verwiesen.Such generic systems are from DE 20 2013 105 742 U1 , of the US 2011/250015 A1 and the CN 2 429 555 Y known, while still on the DE 103 35 041 A1 and the JP 2002 312 887 A referenced.

Es ist ein Verdienst der Erfinder der vorliegenden Erfindung, erkannt zu haben, dass bebaute Flächen hinsichtlich ihrer Nutzung ein großes unausgeschöpftes Potential darstellen, da sie lediglich zweidimensional genutzt werden und somit die Möglichkeit besteht, mittels geeigneter Systeme eine wesentlich verbesserte Nutzung der ohnehin bebauten Flächen zu erzielen, indem Mittel geschaffen werden, durch die auch die dritte Dimension oberhalb der bebauten Fläche einer Verwendung zugeführt wird.It is to the merit of the inventors of the present invention to have recognized that built-up areas represent a great untapped potential in terms of their use, since they are only used two-dimensionally and thus there is the possibility of using suitable systems for a significantly improved use of the already built-up areas by creating means through which the third dimension above the built-up area is also put to use.

Hierzu ist erfindungsgemäß ein gattungsgemäßes modulares System bereitgestellt, in dem die wenigstens eine Traverse modular aufgebaut ist, so dass die Dimensionen der wenigstens einen Traverse durch Wahl der Anzahl und Abmessungen der verwendeten Traversenmodule anpassbar ist. Auf diese Weise kann oberhalb der bebauten Fläche wenigstens eine zusätzliche Ebene geschaffen werden, die völlig frei in ihrer Dimensionierung ist, und die durch das Vorsehen der Schnittstellen zum Anbauen von funktionellen Komponenten für verschiedenste Zwecke genutzt werden kann. Auf diese Weise wird das Potential zur Flächennutzung von durch erfindungsgemäße Systeme überbauten Flächen wesentlich besser ausgeschöpft, da neben der ohnehin bebauten Dimension in der Ebene noch die dritte Dimension hinzukommt, in der dementsprechend verschiedenste funktionelle Komponenten angeordnet und betrieben werden können.For this purpose, according to the invention, a generic modular system is provided in which the at least one crossbeam has a modular structure, so that the dimensions of the at least one crossbeam can be adapted by choosing the number and dimensions of the crossbeam modules used. In this way, at least one additional level can be created above the built-up area, which is completely free in its dimensioning and which can be used for a wide variety of purposes by providing the interfaces for adding functional components. In this way, the potential for land use of areas built over by systems according to the invention is exploited much better, since in addition to the already built-up dimension on the level there is also the third dimension in which a wide variety of functional components can be arranged and operated accordingly.

Insbesondere ist die Anzahl der Traversen, die sich zwischen einem Satz von Pfeilern erstrecken, nicht begrenzt, sondern es können sich vielmehr eine Mehrzahl von Traversen vertikal übereinander zwischen den Pfeilern erstreckend angeordnet sein, wobei jeweils ein Zwischenraum zwischen den Traversen vorgesehen sein kann oder sich diese auch berühren oder überlappen können, je nach Ausprägung der verwendeten Traversenmodule. In ähnlicher Weise könnten bei entsprechenden Abmessungen der Pfeiler auch mehrere Traversen sich nebeneinander in einer Ebene zwischen den Pfeilern erstreckend angeordnet sein.In particular, the number of crossbars that extend between a set of pillars is not limited, but rather a plurality of crossbars can be arranged extending vertically one above the other between the pillars, with an intermediate space between the crossbars or each other can also touch or overlap, depending on the characteristics of the truss modules used. In a similar way, given the appropriate dimensions of the pillars, several cross members could also be arranged next to one another in a plane extending between the pillars.

Im Fall von übereinander angeordneten Traversen kann insbesondere die vertikal oberste Traverse einen Witterungsschutz darstellen, beispielsweise durch eine wenigstens abschnittsweise durchgehende Bedachung des Systems, wodurch nicht nur das modulare System selbst geschützt werden kann, sondern auch die an tiefer liegenden Traversen angeordneten funktionellen Komponenten und zuletzt auch die eigentliche Bebauung der Fläche unterhalb der Traverse(n). In einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform kann die oberste Traverse erneut an ihrer Oberseite bebaut oder bepflanzt werden, beispielsweise kann dort Erdreich aufgeschüttet werden, das in kontrollierter oder in wilder Weise bewachsen werden kann, um die Ökobilanz des Systems weiter zu verbessern.In the case of trusses arranged one above the other, the vertically top traverse in particular can provide protection from the weather, for example by roofing the system continuously at least in sections, which not only protects the modular system itself, but also the functional components arranged on lower trusses, and finally also the actual development of the area below the traverse (s). In a particularly preferred embodiment, the top traverse can again be built on or planted, for example soil can be poured there that can be overgrown in a controlled or wild manner in order to further improve the ecological balance of the system.

Wenngleich die in dem erfindungsgemäßen System vorgesehenen Pfeiler fest installiert und/oder von vordefinierten Abmessungen sein können, so kann es doch vorteilhaft sein, wenn wenigstens einer der Pfeiler ebenfalls modular aufgebaut ist, so dass die Dimensionen des wenigstens einen Pfeilers durch Wahl der Anzahl und Abmessungen der verwendeten Pfeilermodule anpassbar ist. Auf diese Weise kann beispielsweise die Möglichkeit geschaffen werden, eine sich zwischen einem Paar von Pfeilern erstreckende Traverse in ihrer Höhe zu verlagern, wenn die Höhe der einzelnen Pfeiler und insbesondere des Anbringungsbereichs der genannten Traverse höhenveränderbar ist, und es können ebenfalls Höhenunterschiede zwischen den einzelnen Pfeilern ausgeglichen werden, wodurch vorkonfektionierte Pfeilermodule auch in unebenem Terrain verwendet werden können und nur geringe Anpassungen daran notwendig sind.Although the pillars provided in the system according to the invention can be permanently installed and / or of predefined dimensions, it can still be advantageous if at least one of the pillars is also modular, so that the dimensions of the at least one pillar can be determined by selecting the number and dimensions is adaptable to the pillar modules used. In this way, the possibility can be created, for example, of shifting the height of a traverse extending between a pair of pillars if the height of the individual pillars and in particular of the mounting area of the said traverse is height-adjustable, and there can also be height differences between the individual pillars This means that pre-assembled pillar modules can also be used in uneven terrain and only minor adjustments are necessary.

Um eine ausreichende Lebensdauer und Korrosionsbeständigkeit sowie kostengünstige Herstellung des erfindungsgemäßen Systems sicherstellen zu können, kann wenigstens einer der Pfeiler und/oder die eine oder wenigstens eine der Traversen wenigstens abschnittsweise aus Stahl, Aluminium und/oder Verbundmaterialien bestehen.In order to be able to ensure a sufficient service life and corrosion resistance as well as cost-effective production of the system according to the invention, at least one of the pillars and / or one or at least one of the trusses can consist at least in sections of steel, aluminum and / or composite materials.

Erfindungsgemäß umfasst das modulare System ferner wenigstens eine funktionelle Komponente, welche mittels der wenigstens einen Verbindungseinheit an einem der Pfeiler und/oder einer der Traversen anbringbar ist. Es versteht sich hierbei, dass jeweils eine Mehrzahl von gleichen funktionellen Komponenten vorgesehen sein kann und ein einzelnes erfindungsgemäßes System auch eine oder mehrere Komponenten von verschiedenen Typen umfassen kann.According to the invention, the modular system further comprises at least one functional component which can be attached to one of the pillars and / or one of the cross members by means of the at least one connection unit. It goes without saying that a plurality of identical functional components can be provided in each case and a single system according to the invention can also comprise one or more components of different types.

Wenngleich die Anzahl und Typen der verwendeten funktionellen Komponenten praktisch keiner Einschränkung unterliegen, so stellt es eine besonders vorteilhafte Ausführungsform dar, wenn die wenigstens eine funktionelle Komponente ein Solarmodul umfasst, insbesondere ein Fotovoltaik-Modul. Derzeit ist es nämlich gängig, derartige Solarmodule insbesondere auf Dach- und Freiflächen zu installieren. Hierbei haben erstere den Nachteil, dass der Bauraum auf den Dachflächen oft sehr begrenzt ist und daher die Installations- und Systemkosten verhältnismäßig hoch sind, da zentrale Komponenten für die kleine bebaute Fläche eines einzelnen Daches individuell beschafft werden müssen. Außerdem ist es in diesem Zusammenhang für Investoren schwierig, ausreichende passende Dächer für eine Installation von Solarmodulen überhaupt zu finden.Although the number and types of the functional components used are practically not subject to any restriction, it represents a particularly advantageous embodiment if the at least one functional component comprises a solar module, in particular a photovoltaic module. This is because it is currently common to install solar modules of this type, in particular on roofs and open spaces. The former have the disadvantage that the installation space on the roof surfaces is often very limited and therefore the installation and system costs are relatively high, since central components have to be procured individually for the small built-up area of a single roof. In addition, in this context it is difficult for investors to even find sufficient suitable roofs for installing solar modules.

Andererseits hat die Freiflächentechnik den Nachteil der Flächenversiegelung und des Verlusts von Grünland, weswegen derartige Projekte bereits heute ohnehin zumeist in der Nähe von Autobahnen oder Bahnstrecken realisiert werden. Indem nun ein Solarmodul an einem erfindungsgemäßen modularen System angebracht wird, wird es ermöglicht, bereits ohnehin versiegelte Flächen synergetisch zu nutzen, so dass keine zusätzliche Belastung der Umwelt durch weitere Baumaßnahmen in der Ebene entsteht.On the other hand, open space technology has the disadvantage of surface sealing and the loss of grassland, which is why projects of this kind are already mostly implemented near motorways or railways. By now attaching a solar module to a modular system according to the invention, it is possible to use already sealed surfaces synergistically, so that no additional pollution of the environment arises from further construction work on the level.

Ferner können durch die Verwendung eines erfindungsgemäßen Systems zur Anbringung von Solarmodulen auch die Installationskosten für derartige Module gesenkt werden, da zwar einmalig in die Pfeiler und Traversen investiert werden muss, die Flächen jedoch bereits anderweitig genutzt werden und somit nicht exklusiv für die Solarmodule erworben oder gepachtet werden müssen. Zudem ist in Kooperation mit den oben angesprochenen bestehenden Freiflächen-Solaranlagen in der Nähe von Autobahnen oder ähnlicher Infrastruktur ein Zugang zum Stromnetz bereits mit geringem Aufwand und geringen Kosten realisierbar.Furthermore, through the use of a system according to the invention for attaching solar modules, the installation costs for such modules can also be reduced, since a one-off investment is made in the pillars and trusses must be used, but the areas are already being used for other purposes and therefore do not have to be acquired or leased exclusively for the solar modules. In addition, in cooperation with the above-mentioned existing open-space solar systems in the vicinity of motorways or similar infrastructure, access to the power grid can be achieved with little effort and at low cost.

Zuletzt sind bebaute Flächen, wie Autobahnen, Straßen- und Bahnstrecken und ggf. auch Gewerbe- und Logistikflächen oder Parkplätze, zumeist bereits weitreichend von Vegetation befreit, wodurch Verschattungen der Solarmodule gering ausfallen werden. Dieser Vorteil wird durch die Anbringung der Solarmodule an den Traversen und/oder Pfeilern in einer Höhe über dem Erdboden noch weiter verstärkt. Des Weiteren kann durch das modulare Konzept der vorliegenden Erfindung an einen Einsatz bereits existierender Typen von Solarmodulen aus der Dach- und Freiflächentechnik gedacht werden, wobei eine optimale Ausrichtung zur Sonne durch die Wahl von geeigneten Verbindungseinheiten stets einfach zu erzielen ist. Da es sich insbesondere bei Straßen um signifikante zusammenhängende Flächen handelt, lassen sich durch den Einsatz des erfindungsgemäßen Systems auch sehr große Projekte realisieren, welche die Investitionskosten pro Solarmodul weiter senken.Finally, built-up areas such as motorways, roads and railways and possibly also commercial and logistics areas or parking spaces are mostly already largely cleared of vegetation, which means that there is little shadowing of the solar modules. This advantage is further enhanced by attaching the solar modules to the trusses and / or pillars at a height above the ground. Furthermore, through the modular concept of the present invention, the use of already existing types of solar modules from roof and open space technology can be thought of, with an optimal alignment to the sun always being easy to achieve by choosing suitable connection units. Since streets in particular are significant contiguous areas, the use of the system according to the invention also enables very large projects to be implemented which further reduce the investment costs per solar module.

In ähnlicher Weise wie ein Solarmodul könnte die wenigstens eine funktionelle Komponente auch ein Windkraft-Modul umfassen. Hierbei könnte einerseits an die bekannten Windturbinen gedacht werden, die beispielsweise in vertikalen Verlängerungen der Pfeiler des erfindungsgemäßen Systems installiert sein könnten, oder auch an andere Technologien, die einen geringeren Bauraum in vertikaler Richtung benötigen, wie beispielsweise vertikale Windturbinen.In a manner similar to a solar module, the at least one functional component could also comprise a wind power module. One could think of the known wind turbines, which could be installed, for example, in vertical extensions of the pillars of the system according to the invention, or other technologies that require less space in the vertical direction, such as vertical wind turbines.

Erfindungsgemäß umfasst die wenigstens eine funktionelle Komponente eine Oberleitung.According to the invention, the at least one functional component comprises an overhead line.

Dazu weist das erfindungsgemäße System mehrere Paare von Pfeilern und Traversen auf und umfasst ein oder mehrere Oberleitungen welche jeweils zwischen diesen Paaren gespannt sind.For this purpose, the system according to the invention has several pairs of pillars and trusses and includes one or more overhead lines which are each stretched between these pairs.

Insbesondere in Ausführungsformen, in denen das erfindungsgemäße System nicht nur Stromleitungen, sondern auch Stromerzeuger und/oder Stromverbraucher oder ggf. weitere Infrastruktur des Netzes trägt, kann durch die hierdurch entstehenden synergetischen Effekte eine deutliche Kostenersparnis bei der Installation dieser Einrichtungen erzielt werden. Hierbei ist insbesondere daran zu denken, dass Straßen und Bahnlinien in der Regel infrastrukturelle Knoten miteinander verbinden, wodurch eine parallele Infrastruktur für Verkehr und Energietransport errichtet werden kann, die langfristig einen Teil des bestehenden Stromnetzes redundant machen könnte. In diesem Zusammenhang kann durch das Vorsehen von Oberleitungen auch direkt eine Abnahme von Energie durch Verbraucher vorgesehen werden, beispielsweise durch Züge und/oder batterieelektrische Fahrzeuge, um deren Traktionsmotoren auf den mit Oberleitungen versehenen Streckenabschnitten zu betreiben und/oder Akkumulatoren während der Fahrt aufzuladen. Auch Einrichtungen zum direkten Entnehmen von durch im Bereich des erfindungsgemäßen Systems erzeugter Energie können vorgesehen werden, beispielsweise Ladestationen für elektrisch betriebene Fahrzeuge, und überdies auch zu diesem Zweck vorgesehene Speicher für elektrische Energie, wie beispielsweise Akkumulatoren oder Superkondensatoren.Particularly in embodiments in which the system according to the invention not only carries power lines, but also power generators and / or power consumers or possibly other network infrastructure, the resulting synergetic effects can achieve significant cost savings in the installation of these devices. In particular, it should be remembered that roads and rail lines usually connect infrastructural nodes with one another, which means that a parallel infrastructure for traffic and energy transport can be set up that could make part of the existing power grid redundant in the long term. In this context, the provision of overhead lines can also directly provide for a consumption of energy by consumers, for example by trains and / or battery-electric vehicles in order to operate their traction motors on the route sections provided with overhead lines and / or to charge batteries while driving. Devices for the direct extraction of energy generated by the system according to the invention can also be provided, for example charging stations for electrically operated vehicles, and also storage devices for electrical energy provided for this purpose, such as accumulators or supercapacitors.

Weiterhin könnte die wenigstens eine funktionelle Komponente wenigstens eine Kommunikationsvorrichtung umfassen, beispielsweise eine Anzeigevorrichtung und/oder eine Funkvorrichtung. Insbesondere hinsichtlich der Perspektive von autonom fahrenden Fahrzeugen wird es notwendig sein, Autobahnen und auch Bahnstrecken mit Hochgeschwindigkeits-Internetanbindungen auszurüsten, die zusätzlich eine möglichst kurze Latenz aufweisen sollten. Hierzu sind nach derzeitigem Stand der Technik viele kleine Funkzellen notwendig. Die hierfür benötigte Infrastruktur in Form von Basisstationen und Glasfaserkabeln lässt sich ohne weiteres in einem erfindungsgemäßen modularen System anbringen, wodurch das häufig schwierige Finden geeigneter Standorte neben Autobahnen entfallen könnte. Auch die Kosten für die Verlegung der notwendigen Kabel sowohl für die Kommunikation und auch die Stromversorgung derartiger Funkzellen wird durch die Anbringung an erfindungsgemäßen modularen Systemen deutlich verringert. Selbstverständlich kann die derart an dem erfindungsgemäßen System vorgesehene Infrastruktur auch mit Komponenten gekoppelt sein, die sich wenigstens abschnittsweise außerhalb davon erstrecken, beispielsweise im Untergrund oder hängend angeordneten Kabeln oder Leitungen.Furthermore, the at least one functional component could include at least one communication device, for example a display device and / or a radio device. Particularly with regard to the perspective of autonomous vehicles, it will be necessary to equip motorways and railways with high-speed Internet connections, which should also have the shortest possible latency. According to the current state of the art, many small radio cells are necessary for this. The infrastructure required for this in the form of base stations and fiber optic cables can be easily attached in a modular system according to the invention, which could eliminate the often difficult finding of suitable locations next to highways. The costs for laying the necessary cables for both communication and power supply of such radio cells are also significantly reduced by attaching them to modular systems according to the invention. Of course, the infrastructure provided in this way on the system according to the invention can also be coupled to components that extend at least in sections outside of it, for example cables or lines arranged underground or suspended.

In diesem Zusammenhang und auch davon unabhängig könnte ferner daran gedacht werden, dass die wenigstens eine funktionelle Komponente wenigstens eine Sensorvorrichtung umfassen kann, beispielsweise eine Verkehrserfassungs-Vorrichtung. Derartige fest installierte Verkehrserfassungs-Vorrichtungen stellen bereits wertvolle Eingabevorrichtungen für das Auswerten und Führen von Verkehrsströmen dar, wobei ihre Bedeutung in der Zukunft vor dem Hintergrund der Perspektive des autonomen Fahrens noch einmal enorm anwachsen wird.In this context, and also independently thereof, it could also be thought that the at least one functional component can include at least one sensor device, for example a traffic detection device. Fixed traffic detection devices of this type already represent valuable input devices for evaluating and guiding traffic flows, and their importance will increase enormously in the future against the background of the perspective of autonomous driving.

Weiterhin kann die wenigstens eine funktionelle Komponente wenigstens eine Beleuchtungsvorrichtung umfassen, wodurch je nach Typ der Bebauung der bebauten Fläche beispielsweise ohnehin notwendige Beleuchtungsvorrichtungen, wie z.B. Straßenbeleuchtungen, ersetzt werden könnten.Furthermore, the at least one functional component can comprise at least one lighting device, whereby, depending on the type of development of the built-up area, for example, lighting devices that are already necessary, such as street lights, could be replaced.

Zuletzt kann das erfindungsgemäße modulare System eine Vorrichtung zur automatisierten Wartung und/oder Nachrüstung umfassen, beispielsweise eine Vorrichtung, die autonom den strukturellen Zustand der einzelnen Module des modularen Systems überprüft und bei einem Eintreten eines unerwünschten Zustands ein Signal an eine mit Reparaturen des Systems befasste Instanz ausgibt.Finally, the modular system according to the invention can include a device for automated maintenance and / or retrofitting, for example a device that autonomously checks the structural state of the individual modules of the modular system and sends a signal to an entity involved in repairs of the system when an undesired state occurs issues.

Weitere Merkmale und Vorteile der vorliegenden Erfindung werden aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung einer Ausführungsform deutlich, wenn diese zusammen mit der beiliegenden Figur 1 betrachtet wird. Diese Figur 1 zeigt eine Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen modularen Systems in einer schematischen schrägen Draufsicht.Further features and advantages of the present invention will become clear from the following description of an embodiment when this is taken together with the enclosed Figure 1 is looked at. These Figure 1 shows an embodiment of a modular system according to the invention in a schematic oblique top view.

Die Figur 1 zeigt ein erfindungsgemäßes modulares System, das ganz allgemein mit dem Bezugszeichen 10 bezeichnet ist und eine bebaute Fläche in Form einer Straße S überspannt. Hierzu umfasst das erfindungsgemäße System 10 vier Pfeiler 12, die in einer Rechteckanordnung beiderseits der Straße S mit dem Untergrund verbunden sind und sich im Wesentlichen vertikal nach oben erstrecken.The Figure 1 shows a modular system according to the invention, which is designated quite generally by the reference number 10 and spans a built-up area in the form of a street S. For this purpose, the system 10 according to the invention comprises four pillars 12, which are connected to the ground in a rectangular arrangement on both sides of the road S and extend essentially vertically upwards.

Hierbei umfassen die Pfeiler 12 jeweils ein im Boden verankertes Fundament und eine Mehrzahl von daran angeordneten und untereinander fest verbundenen Pfeilermodulen 12', mit denen eine variable Höhe eines Pfeilers 12 erreicht wird.The pillars 12 each comprise a foundation anchored in the ground and a plurality of pillar modules 12 'arranged thereon and firmly connected to one another, with which a variable height of a pillar 12 is achieved.

Jeweils zwischen Paaren der Pfeiler 12 erstrecken sich ferner in Ebenen parallel zu derjenigen der Straße S Traversen, von denen beim ersten Paar von Pfeilern 12 insgesamt drei Traversen 14a, 14b und 14c übereinander angeordnet sind, während dem zweiten Paar von Pfeilern 12 lediglich eine Traverse 14d zugeordnet ist. Die einzelnen Traversen 14a bis 14d bestehen hierbei aus Traversenmodulen 14', die mittels geeigneter Verbindungseinrichtungen miteinander verbunden sind, um den einzelnen Traversen jeweils eine individuelle Form und variable Abmessungen zu verleihen, wie durch die unterschiedlichen Breiten der Traversen 14b und 14c angedeutet ist, sowie durch die zusätzlich seitlich vorgesehenen Traversenmodule 14' an der Traverse 14d. Ferner sei darauf hingewiesen, dass zwischen der Traverse 14a und der Traverse 14d zwei Oberleitungen 16 gespannt sind, die in der Darstellung aus Fig. 1 aus Gründen der Übersichtlichkeit durch Strichlinien dargestellt sind, mit denen beispielsweise speziell ausgerüstete, elektrisch betriebene Lastkraftwagen mittels eines Stromabnehmers in Eingriff treten können, um während der Fahrt ihre Traktionsmotoren zu versorgen und ihre Ackumulatoren aufzuladen.Between pairs of pillars 12, traverses also extend in planes parallel to that of road S, of which a total of three trusses 14a, 14b and 14c are arranged one above the other in the first pair of pillars 12, while only one traverse 14d is arranged in the second pair of pillars 12 assigned. The individual crossbars 14a to 14d consist of crossbar modules 14 ', which are connected to one another by means of suitable connecting devices in order to give the individual crossbars an individual shape and variable dimensions, as indicated by the different widths of the crossbars 14b and 14c, as well as by the traverse modules 14 'additionally provided laterally on the traverse 14d. It should also be pointed out that two overhead lines 16 are stretched between the traverse 14a and the traverse 14d, which in the illustration Fig. 1 for the sake of clarity are shown by dashed lines with which, for example, specially equipped, electrically operated Trucks can intervene by means of a pantograph to supply their traction motors and recharge their Ackumulatoren while driving.

Des Weiteren sind an den Traversen 14a bis 14d noch andere funktionelle Komponenten jeweils mittels nicht dargestellter Verbindungseinheiten angebracht, wobei die einzelnen funktionellen Komponenten lediglich schematisch dargestellt sind. So sind an der untersten Traverse 14a mehrere Verkehrserfassungsvorrichtungen 18 angeordnet, an den Pfeilern 12 Kommunikationsvorrichtungen 20 in Form von Mobilfunk-Basisstationen angeordnet, der Traverse 14b eine vertikale Windturbine 22 und entsprechende Stromleitungen zugeordnet, und auf der vertikalen obersten Traverse 14c ist einerseits eine Bepflanzung 24 vorgesehen, sowie in einem geeigneten Winkel zur Sonne ausgerichtete Photovoltaik-Paneele 26.Furthermore, other functional components are also attached to the cross members 14a to 14d by means of connecting units (not shown), the individual functional components being shown only schematically. Several traffic detection devices 18 are arranged on the lowest crossbeam 14a, communication devices 20 in the form of mobile radio base stations are arranged on the pillars 12, a vertical wind turbine 22 and corresponding power lines are assigned to the crossbeam 14b, and on the top vertical crossbeam 14c there is a planting 24 provided, as well as photovoltaic panels 26 aligned at a suitable angle to the sun.

Zuletzt sind an der Traverse 14d noch eine Anzeigevorrichtung 28 zum Anzeigen von gesteuerten Verkehrszeichen und eine Beleuchtungsvorrichtung 30 vorgesehen.Finally, a display device 28 for displaying controlled traffic signs and a lighting device 30 are also provided on the cross member 14d.

Claims (11)

  1. Modular system for bridging built-up areas (S), in particular roads, comprising:
    - at least two pillars (12) that are oriented substantially in the vertical direction;
    - at least one crossbeam (14a-14d) that extends between the pillars; and
    - at least one connection unit which is associated with one of the pillars (12) or the at least one crossbeam (14a-14d) and is designed to form an interface for adding functional components (16-30),
    the at least one crossbeam (14a-14d) having a modular design such that the dimensions of the at least one crossbeam (14a-14d) can be adjusted by selecting the number and measurements of the crossbeam modules (14') used, the system also comprising at least one functional component (16-30) which can be attached to one of the pillars (12) and/or one of the crossbeams (14a-14d) by means of the at least one connection unit, characterised in that the at least one functional component (16-30) comprises an overhead line (16), and in that the system comprises a plurality of pairs of pillars (12) and crossbeams (14a-14d), the at least one overhead line (16) being stretched between these pairs.
  2. Modular system according to claim 1, characterised in that a plurality of crossbeams (14a-14d) is provided, which crossbeams are arranged vertically one above the other so as to extend between the pillars (12).
  3. Modular system according to claim 2, characterised in that the vertically uppermost crossbeam (14c) is a weather protection means.
  4. Modular system according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that at least one of the pillars (12) also has a modular design such that the dimensions of the at least one pillar (12) can be adjusted by selecting the number and measurements of the pillar modules (12') used.
  5. Modular system according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that at least one of the pillars (12) and/or the at least one crossbar (14a-14d) consist, at least in portions, of steel, aluminium and/or composite materials.
  6. Modular system according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the at least one functional component (16-30) comprises a solar module (26), in particular a photovoltaic module (26).
  7. Modular system according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the at least one functional component (16-30) comprises a wind power module (22).
  8. Modular system according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the at least one functional component (16-30) comprises at least one communication device (20, 28), for example a display device (28) and/or a radio device (20).
  9. Modular system according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the at least one functional component (16-30) comprises at least one sensor device (18), for example a traffic detection device (18).
  10. Modular system according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the at least one functional component (16-30) comprises at least one lighting device (30).
  11. Modular system according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that it comprises a device for automated maintenance and/or retrofitting.
EP19193980.0A 2018-08-29 2019-08-28 Modular system for bridging Active EP3617406B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE102018214594.6A DE102018214594A1 (en) 2018-08-29 2018-08-29 Modular bridging system

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP3617406A1 EP3617406A1 (en) 2020-03-04
EP3617406B1 true EP3617406B1 (en) 2021-02-24

Family

ID=67777130

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP19193980.0A Active EP3617406B1 (en) 2018-08-29 2019-08-28 Modular system for bridging

Country Status (2)

Country Link
EP (1) EP3617406B1 (en)
DE (1) DE102018214594A1 (en)

Families Citing this family (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CH718840A1 (en) 2021-07-19 2023-01-31 Planair Sa Modular photovoltaic system.

Citations (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US9590555B2 (en) * 2014-08-12 2017-03-07 Aximum Structure of variable light display for vehicle traffic lane(s) electrically power supplied by photovoltaic panels

Family Cites Families (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CN2429555Y (en) * 2000-07-14 2001-05-09 北京深华科交通工程有限公司 Gantry for traffic sign
JP2002312887A (en) * 2001-04-17 2002-10-25 Kansai Electric Power Co Inc:The Information providing unit
DE10335041B4 (en) * 2003-08-01 2005-08-04 Siemens Ag Sign bridge for traffic control over a roadway
PT104272A (en) * 2008-12-01 2010-06-01 Paulo Alexandre Cardoso MULTIFUNCTIONAL STRUCTURES, SECTIONS OF TRAFFIC INFRASTRUCTURES INCLUDING THESE STRUCTURES AND MANAGEMENT PROCESS OF THESE SECTIONS
DE202013105742U1 (en) * 2013-12-17 2014-02-06 Horst Luther Mobile portal structure for the attachment of traffic control elements

Patent Citations (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US9590555B2 (en) * 2014-08-12 2017-03-07 Aximum Structure of variable light display for vehicle traffic lane(s) electrically power supplied by photovoltaic panels

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
DE102018214594A1 (en) 2020-03-05
EP3617406A1 (en) 2020-03-04

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
EP2508694B1 (en) Carport
DE102007021438A1 (en) Energy system for using regenerative energy mode for recovery of energy for e.g. solar energy, wind energy, potential energy of rainfall water, has roof support frame arranged with shifting system
DE3412584A1 (en) Solar-power installation
CH714595A1 (en) Photovoltaic system.
WO2019210914A1 (en) Charging station for electric vehicles having a roof
EP3617406B1 (en) Modular system for bridging
DE102009031256A1 (en) Floating platform for arranging solar modules on a body of water
WO2012110506A1 (en) Roof, in particular gas station roof
DE4431154A1 (en) Compound converter using electrical or thermal solar energy
DE20321844U1 (en) Device for generating electricity from wind power
DE102010033702A1 (en) Solar energy collector box installed at multi-track motorway, has support that is provided with upper node point and lower node point with preset spacing so as to form column-free space
WO1998009072A9 (en) Masts for wind power installations
EP2870308B1 (en) System for retrofitting local energy modules in rail networks
DE102012021697B4 (en) Support system for the stabilization of at least one mast
EP2653803A1 (en) Photovoltaic unit
DE102007024993A1 (en) Vehicle restraint system on traffic routes
WO2019210913A1 (en) Charging station for electric vehicles, comprising a foundation portion and a functional portion
DE102010009698B4 (en) Soundproof wall equipped with solar modules
EP2535459A2 (en) Device for enclosing a street
EP0802324A1 (en) Wind turbine installation
DE202011102826U1 (en) SolarCarport
EP3800346A1 (en) Photovoltaic installation for wind energy installations as power generation system and independent system without wind energy installation and method for operating the same
DE202011106407U1 (en) Mobile power generator
EP3961027B1 (en) Multiple turbine wind drive for using the oncoming air of motor vehicles
DE202011101447U1 (en) Covered bicycle and / or walkway with solar panels

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN PUBLISHED

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: BA ME

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: REQUEST FOR EXAMINATION WAS MADE

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20200608

RBV Designated contracting states (corrected)

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: GRANT OF PATENT IS INTENDED

INTG Intention to grant announced

Effective date: 20201120

GRAS Grant fee paid

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: THE PATENT HAS BEEN GRANTED

RAP1 Party data changed (applicant data changed or rights of an application transferred)

Owner name: FISCHER, MICHAEL

RIN1 Information on inventor provided before grant (corrected)

Inventor name: FISCHER, MICHAEL

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: AT

Ref legal event code: REF

Ref document number: 1364586

Country of ref document: AT

Kind code of ref document: T

Effective date: 20210315

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: LANGUAGE OF EP DOCUMENT: GERMAN

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R096

Ref document number: 502019000863

Country of ref document: DE

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: NL

Ref legal event code: FP

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: LT

Ref legal event code: MG9D

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210224

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210525

Ref country code: BG

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210524

Ref country code: HR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210224

Ref country code: PT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210624

Ref country code: NO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210524

Ref country code: LT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210224

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: PL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210224

Ref country code: LV

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210224

Ref country code: SE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210224

Ref country code: RS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210224

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210624

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SM

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210224

Ref country code: EE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210224

Ref country code: CZ

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210224

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R097

Ref document number: 502019000863

Country of ref document: DE

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210224

Ref country code: SK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210224

Ref country code: RO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210224

PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210224

Ref country code: AL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210224

26N No opposition filed

Effective date: 20211125

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210224

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MC

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210224

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210224

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210624

Ref country code: LU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20210828

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20210828

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: PL

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20220831

Ref country code: CH

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20220831

P01 Opt-out of the competence of the unified patent court (upc) registered

Effective date: 20230504

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CY

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210224

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: HU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT; INVALID AB INITIO

Effective date: 20190828

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: NL

Payment date: 20230821

Year of fee payment: 5

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FR

Payment date: 20230828

Year of fee payment: 5

Ref country code: DE

Payment date: 20230731

Year of fee payment: 5

Ref country code: BE

Payment date: 20230821

Year of fee payment: 5

GBPC Gb: european patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee

Effective date: 20230828

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210224