FR2798718A1 - Adjustable support e.g. for solar panel on caravan roof comprises rotary mast with pivoted external support for panel - Google Patents

Adjustable support e.g. for solar panel on caravan roof comprises rotary mast with pivoted external support for panel Download PDF

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FR2798718A1
FR2798718A1 FR9911806A FR9911806A FR2798718A1 FR 2798718 A1 FR2798718 A1 FR 2798718A1 FR 9911806 A FR9911806 A FR 9911806A FR 9911806 A FR9911806 A FR 9911806A FR 2798718 A1 FR2798718 A1 FR 2798718A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60P—VEHICLES ADAPTED FOR LOAD TRANSPORTATION OR TO TRANSPORT, TO CARRY, OR TO COMPRISE SPECIAL LOADS OR OBJECTS
    • B60P3/00—Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects
    • B60P3/32—Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects comprising living accommodation for people, e.g. caravans, camping, or like vehicles
    • B60P3/36—Auxiliary arrangements; Arrangements of living accommodation; Details
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
    • F16M11/00—Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus or articles placed thereon Stands for scientific apparatus such as gravitational force meters
    • F16M11/02—Heads
    • F16M11/04—Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
    • F16M11/06—Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting
    • F16M11/10—Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
    • F16M11/00—Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus or articles placed thereon Stands for scientific apparatus such as gravitational force meters
    • F16M11/02—Heads
    • F16M11/18—Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
    • F16M11/00—Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus or articles placed thereon Stands for scientific apparatus such as gravitational force meters
    • F16M11/20—Undercarriages with or without wheels
    • F16M11/2007—Undercarriages with or without wheels comprising means allowing pivoting adjustment
    • F16M11/2014—Undercarriages with or without wheels comprising means allowing pivoting adjustment around a vertical axis
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S30/00—Arrangements for moving or orienting solar heat collector modules
    • F24S30/40—Arrangements for moving or orienting solar heat collector modules for rotary movement
    • F24S30/45—Arrangements for moving or orienting solar heat collector modules for rotary movement with two rotation axes
    • F24S30/452—Vertical primary axis
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02S—GENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER BY CONVERSION OF INFRARED RADIATION, VISIBLE LIGHT OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, e.g. USING PHOTOVOLTAIC [PV] MODULES
    • H02S20/00—Supporting structures for PV modules
    • H02S20/30—Supporting structures being movable or adjustable, e.g. for angle adjustment
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02S—GENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER BY CONVERSION OF INFRARED RADIATION, VISIBLE LIGHT OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, e.g. USING PHOTOVOLTAIC [PV] MODULES
    • H02S20/00—Supporting structures for PV modules
    • H02S20/30—Supporting structures being movable or adjustable, e.g. for angle adjustment
    • H02S20/32—Supporting structures being movable or adjustable, e.g. for angle adjustment specially adapted for solar tracking
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
    • Y02E10/40—Solar thermal energy, e.g. solar towers
    • Y02E10/47—Mountings or tracking
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
    • Y02E10/50—Photovoltaic [PV] energy

Abstract

The adjustable support consists of a mast (1) which passes through the roof (3) and can be rotated about its lengthwise axis. The upper, external end (4') of the mast has a pivoted supporting arm (5) for the panel's rigid supporting structure (2'). The position of the panel (2) can be adjusted from inside the vehicle by a mechanism (7') such as a rod or chain inside the hollow shaft, and a handle (7) or motorised drive connected to it. An indicator (8) shows the power output of the panel during use.

Description

DESCRIPTION La présente invention concerne le domaine de la production d'énergie, notamment la production d'électricité à partir de l'énergie solaire, et a pour objet un dispositif de support et de positionnement contrôlé pour un élément en forme de panneau, ainsi qu'un véhicule comportant un tel dispositif. DESCRIPTION The present invention relates to the field of energy production, in particular the production of electricity from solar energy, and relates to a support and controlled positioning device for a panel-shaped element, as well as 'a vehicle comprising such a device.

Il est souvent avantageux pour des véhicules de loisirs destinés servir sur de longues périodes et dans des lieux isolés d'habitacles ou d'abris de villégiature d'être autonome du point de vue énergétique, ou de disposer d'une source d'énergie d'appoint renouvelable, disponible dans la nature et non polluante, tel que par exemple l'énergie solaire. It is often advantageous for leisure vehicles intended to be used for long periods and in isolated places of cockpits or holiday shelters to be energy-independent, or to have a source of energy d renewable support, available in nature and non-polluting, such as for example solar energy.

Or, le rendement énergétique d'un panneau solaire photovoltaïque ou autre, est étroitement lié à son orientation par rapport soleil à la fois en azimut et en élévation. However, the energy efficiency of a photovoltaic or other solar panel is closely linked to its orientation relative to the sun both in azimuth and in elevation.

Il est donc nécessaire, pour optimiser ledit rendement, de disposer d'un système permettant l'orientation dudit panneau en fonction position du soleil et de la disposition du véhicule, qui peut être tout à fait aléatoire. It is therefore necessary, to optimize said yield, to have a system allowing the orientation of said panel as a function of position of the sun and of the arrangement of the vehicle, which can be entirely random.

Il existe actuellement déjà des systèmes de réglage l'orientation d'un tel panneau, mais qui généralement ne permettant de régler que l'inclinaison ou la position en rotation d'un tel panneau, nécessitent une intervention au niveau du panneau même (l'utilisateur doit monter sur le toit) et/ou qui obligent l'utilisateur à sortir de l'habitable dudit véhicule et à contrôler visuellement le réglage du positionnement panneau. Currently there are already systems for adjusting the orientation of such a panel, but which generally only make it possible to adjust the inclination or the rotational position of such a panel, require intervention at the level of the panel itself (the user must climb on the roof) and / or which oblige the user to leave the passenger compartment of said vehicle and to visually check the adjustment of the panel positioning.

La présente invention a notamment pour objet de pallier moins certains des inconvénients précités. The object of the present invention is in particular to lessen some of the above-mentioned drawbacks.

A cet effet, elle a pour objet un dispositif de support et de positionnement contrôlé pour un élément sensiblement en forme de panneau, notamment pour un panneau solaire ou analogue, monté sur un toit, notamment un toit d'un véhicule habitable tel qu'une caravane, une auto-caravane, un bateau ou analogue, caractérisé en ce qu'il consiste principalement en un mât traversant ledit toit, pouvant tourner autour de son axe longitudinal et portant, monté sur son extrémité extérieure, un bras support sur lequel est fixé le cadre ou la structure de soutien rigide dudit panneau et assemblé avec faculté de pivotement avec ledit mât, l'inclinaison dudit bras par rapport audit mât et l'orientation de ce dernier pouvant être réglées de l'intérieur de l'habitacle couvert par ledit toit. To this end, it relates to a support and controlled positioning device for an element substantially in the form of a panel, in particular for a solar panel or the like, mounted on a roof, in particular a roof of a habitable vehicle such as a caravan, motorhome, boat or the like, characterized in that it consists mainly of a mast passing through said roof, capable of rotating around its longitudinal axis and carrying, mounted on its outer end, a support arm to which is fixed the rigid support frame or structure of said panel and assembled with the ability to pivot with said mast, the inclination of said arm relative to said mast and the orientation of the latter being adjustable from the interior of the passenger compartment covered by said roof.

La présente invention sera mieux comprise, grâce à la description ci-après, qui se rapporte ' mode de réalisation préféré, donné à titre d'exemple non limitatif, et expliqué avec référence aux dessins schématiques annexés, dans lesquels La figure 1 est une perspective d'un panneau solaire monté sur un dispositif selon l'invention et installé sur un véhicule du type auto-caravane représentée en coupe partielle; La figure 2 est une vue en élévation latérale d'un panneau et de la partie externe visible du dispositif représenté sur la figure 1, et, La figure 3 est une vue élévation latérale et en coupe d'un arrangement de passage de toit faisant partie du dispositif représenté sur la figure 1. The present invention will be better understood from the description below, which relates to the preferred embodiment, given by way of nonlimiting example, and explained with reference to the appended schematic drawings, in which FIG. 1 is a perspective a solar panel mounted on a device according to the invention and installed on a vehicle of the auto-caravan type shown in partial section; Figure 2 is a side elevational view of a panel and the visible external part of the device shown in Figure 1, and, Figure 3 is a side elevational view in section of a roof passage arrangement forming part of the device shown in Figure 1.

La présente invention concerne un dispositif 1 de support et de positionnement contrôlé pour un élément 2 sensiblement en forme de panneau, notamment pour un panneau solaire ou analogue, monté sur un toit 3, notamment un toit d'un véhicule habitable tel qu'une caravane, une auto-caravane, un bateau ou analogue. The present invention relates to a device 1 for controlled positioning and support for an element 2 substantially in the form of a panel, in particular for a solar panel or the like, mounted on a roof 3, in particular a roof of a habitable vehicle such as a caravan. , a caravan, a boat or the like.

Comme le montre notamment la figure 1 des dessins annexés, ledit dispositif 1 consiste principalement en un mât 4 traversant ledit toit 3, pouvant tourner autour de son axe longitudinal et portant, monté sur son extrémité extérieure 4', un bras support 5 sur lequel est fixé le cadre ou la structure de soutien rigide 2' dudit panneau 2 et assemblé avec faculté de pivotement avec ledit mât 3, l'inclinaison dudit bras 5 par rapport audit mât 4 et l'orientation de ce dernier pouvant être réglées de l'intérieur de l'habitacle 6 couvert par ledit toit 3. As shown in particular in Figure 1 of the accompanying drawings, said device 1 mainly consists of a mast 4 passing through said roof 3, which can rotate about its longitudinal axis and carrying, mounted on its outer end 4 ', a support arm 5 on which is fixed the rigid support frame or structure 2 ′ of said panel 2 and assembled with the option of pivoting with said mast 3, the inclination of said arm 5 relative to said mast 4 and the orientation of the latter being adjustable from the inside of the passenger compartment 6 covered by said roof 3.

Pour assurer un maintien rigide du panneau 2 en position inclinée, le bras support 5 s'étend préférentiellement sur toute ou la majorité de la largeur dudit panneau 2 (voir figure 2). To ensure rigid support of the panel 2 in the inclined position, the support arm 5 preferably extends over all or most of the width of said panel 2 (see FIG. 2).

Conformément à un mode de réalisation préférentiel de l'invention, le bras support 5 est monté sur le mât tubulaire 4 à structure creuse par l'intermédiaire d'un mécanisme 7 de pivotement contrôlé avec blocage amovible en position, par exemple d'un renvoi d'angle dont l'organe d'actionnement, par exemple sous forme d'une tige, d'une chaîne ou analogue 7', s'étend dans le mât creux 4 jusqu'à l'intérieur de l'habitacle 6 et est pourvu, à son extrémité intérieure, ou au niveau d'une portion intermédiaire, d'un organe de commande à actionnement manuel 7" ou d'un actionneur motorisé. In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, the support arm 5 is mounted on the tubular mast 4 with a hollow structure by means of a controlled pivoting mechanism 7 with removable locking in position, for example a return angle whose actuating member, for example in the form of a rod, a chain or the like 7 ', extends in the hollow mast 4 to the interior of the passenger compartment 6 and is provided, at its inner end, or at an intermediate portion, with a 7 "manual actuation control member or with a motorized actuator.

Le mécanisme 7 de renvoi d'angle connu pourra exemple consister en un mécanisme à crémaillère, un arrangement d'engrenages, éventuellement connecté à une poulie à chaîne, un mécanisme ' joint, à cordon ou analogue, connu de l'homme du métier. The known angle transmission mechanism 7 could for example consist of a rack mechanism, an arrangement of gears, possibly connected to a chain pulley, a joint, cord or similar mechanism known to those skilled in the art.

La partie du mât 4 s'étendant au dessus du toit 3 pourra avantageusement être constitue de deux parties assemblées niveau de collerettes d'assemblage coopérantes 4", une partie portant le bras support 5 et l'autre partie se prolongeant dans l'habitacle 6. The part of the mast 4 extending above the roof 3 may advantageously consist of two parts assembled at the level of cooperating assembly flanges 4 ", one part carrying the support arm 5 and the other part extending into the passenger compartment 6 .

L'organe de commande 7" pourra, par exemple, présenter sous la forme d'une poignée, d'une molette, d'une manivelle ou analogue. Toutefois, l'orientation en azimut, ainsi que l'élévation ou l'inclinaison du panneau 2, pourront également être ajustées par moteurs pas à pas pourvus de moyens de transmission adéquats. The controller 7 "may, for example, be in the form of a handle, a thumbwheel, a crank or the like. However, the orientation in azimuth, as well as the elevation or the inclination of panel 2, can also be adjusted by stepping motors provided with adequate transmission means.

En vue de permettre à l'utilisateur d'optimiser le positionnement du panneau 2, autant en termes d'inclinaison que d'orientation cardinale, sans contact visuel avec ledit panneau 2 et en demeurant dans l'habitacle 6 pendant la manoeuvre de réglage, le dispositif 1 comprend avantageusement un moyen 8 de mesure, temporaire ou permanente, de l'intensité délivrée et/ou de la différence de potentiel fournie par le panneau solaire 2 en utilisation, par exemple reliée aux fils ou câbles 8' transportant l'électricité générée par le panneau 2 dans l'habitacle 6 et s'étendant dans le bras support et le mât4. In order to allow the user to optimize the positioning of the panel 2, both in terms of inclination and of cardinal orientation, without visual contact with said panel 2 and while remaining in the passenger compartment 6 during the adjustment maneuver, the device 1 advantageously comprises a means 8 for measuring, temporary or permanent, the intensity delivered and / or the potential difference provided by the solar panel 2 in use, for example connected to the wires or cables 8 'transporting the electricity generated by the panel 2 in the passenger compartment 6 and extending in the support arm and the mast 4.

Il pourra éventuellement être prévu un dispositif electronique d'asservissement modifiant, de manière continue ou à intervalles réguliers, positionnement du panneau 7 pour maximaliser en permanence la valeur mesurée par l'ampèremètre, le voltmètre ou le wattmètre 8 relié aux fils ou ^bles 8' qui sont eux-mêmes connectés à un régulateur de charge. It may be possible to provide an electronic servo device modifying, continuously or at regular intervals, positioning of the panel 7 in order to permanently maximize the value measured by the ammeter, the voltmeter or the wattmeter 8 connected to the wires or cables 8 '' which are themselves connected to a charge controller.

Pour obtenir une solidarisation résistante entre le mât 4 et le toit 3, il peut être prévu que le mât 4 traverse le toit 3 de l'habitacle 6 niveau d'un arrangement 9 de passage et de maintien avec faculté rotation, comprenant, d'une part, un manchon tubulaire 10 recevant ledit mât 4 et prolongé par un flasque ou une collerette annulaire extérieur(e) 10' destiné(e) à venir en appui sur ledit toit 3 et, d'autre part, un flasque ou une collerette annulaire séparé(e) 11 pourvu(e) d'un filetage interne et pouvant être vissé(e) sur ledit manchon tubulaire 10 portant un filetage externe 10" de telle manière que lesdits flasques 10' et 11 viennent respectivement en appui sur les faces externe et interne dudit toit 3, autour de l'orifice de passage 3' recevant ledit manchon tubulaire 10, lors de l'installation dudit arrangement de passage 9. To obtain a resistant connection between the mast 4 and the roof 3, provision may be made for the mast 4 to pass through the roof 3 of the passenger compartment 6 at the level of an arrangement 9 for passage and holding with the faculty of rotation, comprising, of on the one hand, a tubular sleeve 10 receiving said mast 4 and extended by a flange or an external annular flange 10 'intended to come to bear on said roof 3 and, on the other hand, a flange or flange separate annular ring 11 provided with an internal thread and which can be screwed onto said tubular sleeve 10 carrying an external thread 10 "so that said flanges 10 ′ and 11 come to bear respectively on the faces external and internal of said roof 3, around the passage orifice 3 ′ receiving said tubular sleeve 10, during the installation of said passage arrangement 9.

Le passage du mât 4 s'opérera préférentiellement au niveau d'une zone sensiblement plane du toit 3 et le pincement avec serrage du matériau dudit toit 3 Entre les deux flasques 10' et 11 est réalisé avec un appui surfacique entraînant une répartition des efforts. The passage of the mast 4 will preferably take place at a substantially flat area of the roof 3 and the clamping with clamping of the material of said roof 3 Between the two flanges 10 'and 11 is carried out with a surface support causing a distribution of the forces.

Afin d'assurer une bonne étanchéité au niveau du passage du mât 4, l'arrangement de passage 9 est pourvu d'un joint interne 12, 12' à chacune des deux extrémités du manchon tubulaire 10, le flasque annulaire extérieur 10' étant également muni d'un joint 12" sur sa face inférieure venant en contact avec la face externe du toit 3. In order to ensure a good seal at the passage of the mast 4, the passage arrangement 9 is provided with an internal seal 12, 12 ′ at each of the two ends of the tubular sleeve 10, the external annular flange 10 ′ also being fitted with a 12 "seal on its underside coming into contact with the outer face of the roof 3.

Les joints 12 et 12' consistent avantageusement en des joints autorisant une rotation aisée dudit mat 4 tout en assurant une bonne étanchéité longitudinale (par exemple joint à compression, joints toriques, double joint à lèvre monté sur ressort ou analogues). The seals 12 and 12 ′ advantageously consist of seals allowing easy rotation of said mat 4 while ensuring good longitudinal tightness (for example compression seal, O-rings, double lip seal mounted on a spring or the like).

En outre, la portion du mât s'étendant dans l'habitacle 6 peut quant à elle être maintenue et guidée en rotation par au moins un palier 13 fixé sur un élément structurel 6' dudit habitable 6, tel que par exemple une cloison ou une paroi, et pourvu, le cas echéant, d'un moyen 13' de blocage amovible en rotation dudit mât 4. In addition, the portion of the mast extending in the passenger compartment 6 can in turn be maintained and guided in rotation by at least one bearing 13 fixed to a structural element 6 ′ of said living space 6, such as for example a partition or a wall, and provided, if necessary, with a means 13 'for detachably rotating the said mast 4.

Avantageusement, la portion interne du mât 4 sera logée dans un réduit de rangement et donc non visible dans la partie habitée de l'habitacle 6. Advantageously, the internal portion of the mast 4 will be housed in a storage space and therefore not visible in the inhabited part of the passenger compartment 6.

En fonction de la conformation du mécanisme 7 de réglage ou inclinaison du panneau 2, il sera le cas echéant également possible de faire reposer (avec guidage en rotation) l'extrémité inférieure du mât 4 dans un support ou une embase (non représentée). Depending on the conformation of the mechanism 7 for adjusting or tilting the panel 2, it will also be possible to rest (with guiding in rotation) the lower end of the mast 4 in a support or a base (not shown).

La présente invention a egalement pour objet un véhicule terrestre ou maritime, motorisé ou non, comprenant notamment un habitacle 6 couvert par un toit 3 portant un élément 2 formant panneau de production d'énergie solaire, caractérisé en ce il est pourvu d'un dispositif 1 de support et de positionnement contrôlé que décrit ci-dessus. The present invention also relates to a land or sea vehicle, motorized or not, comprising in particular a passenger compartment 6 covered by a roof 3 carrying an element 2 forming a panel for producing solar energy, characterized in that it is provided with a device 1 of support and controlled positioning as described above.

Pour assurer une bonne solidarisation du panneau 2 et son maintien lors des déplacements du 'hicule, ce dernier peut également comporter un moyen de soutien de calage et/ou de blocage amovible du panneau 2 en position repliée de utilisation. To ensure good connection of the panel 2 and its maintenance during movement of the 'hicule, the latter may also include a wedging support means and / or removable blocking of the panel 2 in the folded position for use.

De même, ledit véhicule peut comporter en outre un moyen amovible de protection du panneau 2 en cas de non utilisation, tel que par exemple une housse, une coque analogue. Likewise, said vehicle may further comprise a removable means for protecting the panel 2 in the event of non-use, such as for example a cover, a similar shell.

Grâce à l'invention, est donc possible de réaliser un dispositif 1 simple de maintien et de réglage en position d'un panneau 2 sur un toit de véhicule, permettant un ajustement en position optimisée de l'intérieur dudit véhicule. Thanks to the invention, it is therefore possible to produce a simple device 1 for holding and adjusting the position of a panel 2 on a vehicle roof, allowing adjustment in an optimized position of the interior of said vehicle.

Bien entendu, l'invention n'est pas limitée au mode de réalisation décrit et représenté dessins annexés. Des modifications restent possibles, notamment du point de vue de la constitution des divers éléments ou par substitution d'équivalents techniques, sans sortir pour autant du domaine de protection de l'invention.Of course, the invention is not limited to the embodiment described and shown in the accompanying drawings. Modifications remain possible, in particular from the point of view of the constitution of the various elements or by substitution of technical equivalents, without thereby departing from the scope of protection of the invention.

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REVENDICATIONS 1. Dispositif de support et de positionnement contrôlé pour un élément sensiblement en forme de panneau, notamment pour un panneau solaire ou analogue, monté sur un toit, notamment un toit d'un véhicule habitable tel qu'une caravane, une auto-caravane, un bateau ou analogue, caractérisé en ce qu'il consiste principalement en un mât (4) traversant ledit toit (3), pouvant tourner autour de son axe longitudinal et portant, monte sur son extrémité extérieure (4'), un bras support (5) sur lequel est fixé le cadre ou la structure de soutien rigide (2') dudit panneau (2) et assemblé avec faculté de pivotement avec ledit mât (3), l'inclinaison dudit bras par rapport audit mât (4) et l'orientation de ce dernier pouvant être réglées de l'intérieur de l'habitacle (6) couvert par ledit toit (3).1. Support and controlled positioning device for an element substantially in the form of a panel, in particular for a solar panel or the like, mounted on a roof, in particular a roof of a habitable vehicle such as a caravan, a motor caravan, a boat or the like, characterized in that it mainly consists of a mast (4) passing through said roof (3), which can rotate around its longitudinal axis and carrying, mounted on its outer end (4 '), a support arm ( 5) on which is fixed the frame or the rigid support structure (2 ') of said panel (2) and assembled with the option of pivoting with said mast (3), the inclination of said arm relative to said mast (4) and the 'orientation of the latter can be adjusted from the interior of the passenger compartment (6) covered by said roof (3). 2. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce le bras support (5) est monté sur le mât tubulaire (4) â structure creuse par l'intermédiaire d'un mécanisme (7) de pivotement contrôlé avec blocage amovible en position, par exemple d'un renvoi d'angle dont l'organe d'actionnement, par exemple sous la forme d'une tige, d'une chaine ou analogue (7'), s'étend dans le mât creux (4) jusqu'à l'intérieur de l'habitacle (6) et est pourvu, à son extrémité intérieure, ou au niveau d'une portion intermédiaire, d'un organe de commande â actionnement manuel (7") ou d'un actionneur motorisé.2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the support arm (5) is mounted on the tubular mast (4) with hollow structure by means of a controlled pivoting mechanism (7) with removable locking in position, by example of a bevel gear, the actuating member of which, for example in the form of a rod, a chain or the like (7 ′), extends in the hollow mast (4) up to the interior of the passenger compartment (6) and is provided, at its inner end, or at an intermediate portion, with a manually actuated control member (7 ") or with a motorized actuator. 3. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 2, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un moyen (8) de mesure, temporaire ou permanente, de l'intensité délivrée et/ou de la différence de potentiel fournie par le panneau solaire (2) en utilisation, par exemple reliée aux fils ou câbles (8') transportant l'électricité générée par le panneau (2) dans l'habitacle (6) et s'étendant dans le bras support (5) et le mât (4).3. Device according to any one of claims 1 2, characterized in that it comprises a means (8) for measuring, temporary or permanent, the intensity delivered and / or the potential difference provided by the solar panel (2) in use, for example connected to wires or cables (8 ') transporting the electricity generated by the panel (2) in the passenger compartment (6) and extending in the support arm (5) and the mast ( 4). 4. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 3, caractérisé en ce que le mât (4) traverse le toit (3) de l'habitacle au niveau d'un arrangement (9) de passage et de maintien avec faculté de rotation, comprenant, d'une part, un manchon tubulaire (10) recevant ledit mât et prolongé par un flasque ou une collerette annulaire extérieur(e) (10') destiné(e) à venir en appui sur ledit toit (3) et, d'autre part, un flasque ou une collerette annulaire séparé(e) (11) pourvu(e) d'un filetage interne et pouvant être vissé(e) sur ledit manchon tubulaire (10) portant un filetage externe (10") de telle manière que lesdits flasques (10' et 11) viennent respectivement en appui sur les faces externe et interne dudit toit (3), autour de l'orifice de passage (3') recevant ledit manchon tubulaire (10), lors de l'installation dudit arrangement de passage (9).4. Device according to any one of claims 1 3, characterized in that the mast (4) passes through the roof (3) of the passenger compartment at the level of an arrangement (9) for passage and holding with faculty of rotation , comprising, on the one hand, a tubular sleeve (10) receiving said mast and extended by a flange or an external annular flange (e) (10 ') intended (e) to bear on said roof (3) and, on the other hand, a separate annular flange or flange (11) provided with an internal thread and which can be screwed onto said tubular sleeve (10) carrying an external thread (10 ") of such that said flanges (10 'and 11) come to bear respectively on the external and internal faces of said roof (3), around the orifice (3') receiving said tubular sleeve (10), during the installation of said passage arrangement (9). 5. Dispositif selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que l'arrangement de passage (9) est pourvu d'un joint interne (12, 12') à chacune deux extrémités du manchon tubulaire (10), le flasque annulaire extérieur (10') étant également muni d'un joint (12") sur sa face inférieure venant en contact avec la face externe du toit (3). Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 2 à 5, caractérisé en ce que la portion du mât (4) s'étendant dans l'habitacle (6) est maintenue et guidée en rotation par au moins un palier (13) fixé sur élément structurel (6') dudit habitable (6), tel que par exemple une cloison ou une paroi, et pourvu, le cas échéant, d'une moyen (13') de blocage amovible en rotation dudit mât (4). 7. Véhicule terrestre ou maritime, motorisé ou non, comprenant notamment un habitacle couvert par un toit portant un élément formant panneau de production d'énergie solaire, caractérisé en ce qu'il est pourvu d'un dispositif (1) de support et de positionnement contrôlé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6. 8. Véhicule selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce qu comporte également un moyen de soutien, de calage et/ou de blocage amovible du panneau (2) en position repliée de non utilisation. 9. Véhicule selon l'une quelconque des revendications 7 et caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte, en outre, un moyen amovible de protection du panneau (2) en cas de non utilisation.5. Device according to claim 4, characterized in that the passage arrangement (9) is provided with an internal seal (12, 12 ') at each two ends of the tubular sleeve (10), the outer annular flange (10 ') being also provided with a seal (12 ") on its underside coming into contact with the outer face of the roof (3). Device according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that the portion of the mast (4) extending in the passenger compartment (6) is maintained and guided in rotation by at least one bearing (13) fixed on structural element (6 ') of said living space (6), such as for example a partition or a wall , and provided, where appropriate, with a means (13 ′) for releasably locking in rotation of said mast (4) 7. Land or sea vehicle, motorized or not, comprising in particular a passenger compartment covered by a roof carrying a forming element solar energy production panel, characterized in that it is provided with a device (1) for Support and controlled positioning according to any one of Claims 1 to 6. 8. Vehicle according to Claim 7, characterized in that it also comprises a removable support, wedging and / or blocking means for the panel (2) in position folded up when not in use. 9. Vehicle according to any one of claims 7 and characterized in that it further comprises a removable means for protecting the panel (2) in the event of non-use.
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