ES2255439B1 - ELECTRONIC DEVICE ACCESS TO MOTORWAY FOR GROUND FAUNA. - Google Patents

Abstract

Electronic deterrent of access to highways for terrestrial fauna. It consists of a transverse plastic band (1) crossed by thin metal lines that, when put in contact with each other by the footsteps of an animal, transmit through the interconnection (2) and from the pulse generator (3) a current harmless, but very unpleasant, which rejects backwards and discourages the intention of the animal from accessing the main road (6) by way of access (5), from where the exit is already impossible because of the lateral fencing that accompanies The way forward. The pulse generator is powered by a photovoltaic solar panel (4) that provides the system with complete autonomy, so that it can operate on any section of road no matter how isolated it is. Protects users of highways and highways against the permanent threat of accidental entry of wild or lost animals, becoming a danger that, almost always, results in tragic consequences for drivers and the animals themselves.

Description

Electronic highway access deterrent for terrestrial fauna

Access of loose animals to the highways It constitutes a very serious problem, being the cause of innumerable claims that have tragic consequences. Although laterally the highways are closed by means of fences, the junctions of adjacent roads represent the origin of animal entrances They never get out anymore.

Technical sector

The device that in this description is presents is framed and defined within the range of industrial electrical protection mechanisms, which they should be mandatory in road infrastructure, such as highways and highways.

Background of the invention

Making a considerable market analysis with branch specialists, no reference was found for a apparatus similar to that described in this application.

Anticipating this exposure to the risk of sinister, and neutralizing its effect on the road beforehand, we add great effectiveness to the prevention mechanisms of traffic accidents.

Description of the invention

The system operates through a band transverse arranged on the road. The band is furrowed by metal lines that, when stepped on by an animal, transmit low intensity electrical impulses, but considerable voltage, which come from the generator through interconnection between it and the band arranged from side to side of the track. He generator is automatically powered by a power panel Solar photovoltaic.

The objective is to prevent the access of animals loose roads to highways, from the access lanes, by deterrence caused by the tread of the band of electrical impulses that generates low electrical discharges intensity and that does not hinder the bearing of the vehicles.

It may happen that a episode of rain or occasional waterlogging of the road by any reason, this situation that would cause the voltage drop of the generator by short circuit, so that the deterrent impulses would be neutralized by being in contact, through the water, the metallic lines of the transverse band that transmits them. In such situation, the special arrangement of the band structure transverse that holds the impulse transmitting lines deterrent, which independently isolates each of these lines, avoid this situation, leaving the device operating deterrence in any weather circumstance.

Brief description of the drawings

For the best understanding of the content of this memory, the parts of which the device, referring to its corresponding notations numerical, both in figure 1 and in figure 2.

It consists of a transverse plastic band (1, Fig 1) crossed by thin metal lines that, when placed in contact with each other by the footsteps of an animal, transmit, to through the interconnection (2, Fig 1) and from the generator impulses (3, Fig 1), a harmless electric current, but very unpleasant, which rejects back and discourages the intention of animal entering through the access road (5, Fig 1) to the main road (6, Fig 1), from where the exit is already impossible because of the lateral fencing that accompanies the track in its advance. Generator impulses feeds on a photovoltaic solar panel (4, Fig 1) that it gives the system total autonomy, so that it can function in any stretch of road no matter how isolated it is.

In figure 2, in detail, you can see the transverse band that receives the impulses from the generator with all the necessary components to carry out its mission adequately. These are, namely, the enlarged transverse band and in detail itself, of synthetic material placed transversely on the track (1, Fig 2), the recesses (2, Fig 2) made between the support plugs (3, Fig 2) to avoid electrical contact that could cause water, between the conductive metal sheets of electrical impulses, in case of rain or any source of humidity and, finally, the metal sheet lines (4, Fig 2) of electrical conduction to supply electrical impulses to eventual animals that try to cross it stepping on it, to Make them go back.

Description, assembly, installation and operation

The box containing the generator (3, Fig 1) has from being fireproof and waterproof plastic. It has to have two holes for cable outlet, one corresponding to the power outlet from the photovoltaic solar panel (4, Fig 1), which is acquired by a cable and carried inside the circuit, which consists of discrete electronic components, such as capacitors, diodes and resistors.

The electronic circuit is the one that manages the generator action (3, Fig 1), making it provide the electrical impulses, or not, depending on the possible presence of a animal stepping on the transverse band (1, Fig 1) arranged wide on the road. From the other hole of the waterproof case comes a special electrical insulation cable (2, Fig 1), so that the prolonged contact with water and sun do not degrade its composition in the course of time. At its end, the cable joins the cross band (1, Fig 1) arranged on the road (5, Fig one).

When you step on the device, the animal receives the current impulse, causing the rejection of the latter and deterrence to access from the peripheral route (5, Fig 1) to the main route (6, Fig 1). The electrical consumption of this device, while not entering in operation, it is null, and when it does it is completely negligible.

Protect users from highways and highways in the face of the permanent threat of accidental entry of wild or lost animals, becoming a danger that, almost  always, it results in tragic consequences for drivers and The animals themselves.

Claims (3)

1. Electronic deterrent of access to highways for terrestrial fauna, consisting of an electronic system composed of a transverse band that crosses the highway of the highway and that emits harmless electrical impulses, but that prevents the access of wild or loose animals to it stepped on by these, being the application of these impulses produced by a generator that obtains its energy from a photovoltaic solar panel, so that its operation can be carried out in a situation of total isolated operation, being negligible electricity consumption, joining the generator and the transverse band through an interconnection not requiring any additional power supply and characterized in that it incorporates a circuit for checking the correct functioning of the generator in the connection to the pulse generating band, activatable by touching a metal plate arranged in the same housing , thus avoiding periodic maintenance Performed by a technical service. 2. An electronic highway access deterrent for terrestrial fauna as contained in the 1st claim and further characterized in that it is prepared to prevent rain and water in the transverse band provided on the road shorting the metal lines that transmit to the animal that steps on the electrical impulses coming from the generator and thus cancels its proper functioning. 3. An electronic deterrent for access to highways for terrestrial fauna as contained in any one of the two preceding claims and further characterized in that the generator housing is sealed and is made of a flame retardant plastic.