FR2895129A1 - PORTABLE LIGHT DEVICE FOR ROAD SIGNALING - Google Patents

PORTABLE LIGHT DEVICE FOR ROAD SIGNALING Download PDF

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FR2895129A1
FR2895129A1 FR0553890A FR0553890A FR2895129A1 FR 2895129 A1 FR2895129 A1 FR 2895129A1 FR 0553890 A FR0553890 A FR 0553890A FR 0553890 A FR0553890 A FR 0553890A FR 2895129 A1 FR2895129 A1 FR 2895129A1
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L'invention concerne un dispositif lumineux portable destiné à la signalisation routière, comprenant une coque enfermant des moyens autonomes d'alimentation d'au moins une source (5) de rayonnement lumineux, ladite coque formant des moyens (9) de préhension dudit dispositif, et comprenant au moins une surface support de moyens de signalisation (10), caractérisé par le fait que ladite source lumineuse (5) constitue des moyens d'éclairage des moyens de signalisation (10) sur ladite surface.The invention relates to a portable light device for road signs, comprising a shell enclosing autonomous means for supplying at least one source (5) of light radiation, said shell forming means (9) for gripping said device, and comprising at least one signaling means supporting surface (10), characterized in that said light source (5) constitutes means for illuminating the signaling means (10) on said surface.

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La presente invention entre dans le domaine de la signalisation etThe present invention is in the field of signaling and

1'affichage de panneau signaletique de type routier. L'invention concerne plus particulierement un dispositif lumineux portable destine a la signalisation routiere, comprenant une coque enfermant des moyens autonomes d'alimentation d'au moins une source de rayonnement lumineux, ladite coque formant des moyens de prehension dudit dispositif, et comprenant au moins une surface support de moyens de signalisation. L'etat de la technique connait deje des panneaux de signalisation amovibles et transportables qu'il est possible de positionner a differents endroits de maniere ponctuelle et temporaire selon les circonstances (travaux, accidents, ralentissements de la circulation, sortie d'ecole, etc.). De tels panneaux comprennent generalement une embase lourde pour 1'assise et le maintien au sol, ladite embase etant notamment pourvue de moyens d'alimentation d'un eclairage dudit panneau. Ces panneaux signaletiques ne peuvent pas titre manipules aisement en raison de leur poids et de leur encombrement. D'autres dispositifs connus constituent simplement des lampes alimentees par piles mais ne reproduisant pas de signaletique particuliere, en dehors de differentes couleurs ou frequences de clignotement lumineux.  Roadside signage signage display. The invention more particularly relates to a portable light device intended for road signage, comprising a shell enclosing autonomous means for supplying at least one source of light radiation, said shell forming means for gripping said device, and comprising at least a support surface of signaling means. The state of the art knows de me removable and transportable signs that can be positioned in different places punctually and temporarily depending on the circumstances (work, accidents, traffic slowdowns, school leaving, etc.). ). Such panels generally comprise a heavy base for sitting and ground support, said base being in particular provided with means for supplying an illumination of said panel. These signs are not easily handled because of their weight and size. Other known devices are simply lamps powered by batteries but not reproducing any particular signal, apart from different colors or frequencies of flashing light.

L'invention a pour but de pallier les inconvenients de 1'etat de la technique en proposant un dispositif lumineux portable destine a la signalisation routiere. Un tel dispositif lumineux portable destine a la signalisation routiere, comprenant une coque enfermant des moyens autonomes d'alimentation d'au moins une source de rayonnement lumineux, ladite coque formant des moyens de prehension dudit dispositif, et comprenant au moins une surface support de moyens de signalisation. 11 se caracterise par le fait que ladite source lumineuse 35 constitue des moyens d'eclairage des moyens de signalisation sur ladite surface.  The invention aims to overcome the drawbacks of the state of the art by providing a portable light device for road signage. Such a portable light device intended for road signage, comprising a shell enclosing autonomous means for supplying at least one source of light radiation, said shell forming means for gripping said device, and comprising at least one support surface of means signaling. 11 is characterized by the fact that said light source 35 constitutes means of lighting the signaling means on said surface.

Selon d'autres caracteristiques de 1'invention, les moyens de signalisation comprennent au moins un dessin ou au moins un signe alphanumerique. Avantageusement, lesdits moyens d'eclairage sont conformes 5 suivant ledit dessin ou ledit signe. D'autres caracteristiques et avantages de 1'invention ressortiront de la description detaillee qui va suivre des modes de realisation non limitatifs de 1'invention, en reference aux figures annexees dans lesquelles : 10 - la figure 1 represente une vue en perspective du dispositif selon 1'invention selon un mode particulier de realisation ; et - la figure 2 est une vue eclatee du mode de realisation de la figure 1. 15 La presente invention concerne un dispositif 1 lumineux et portable destine a la signalisation routiere. Un tel dispositif trouvera son application dans les panneaux signaletiques routiers, ou non, destines a titre manipules. Selon le mode de realisation visible sur les figures 1 20 et 2, le dispositif 1 selon 1'invention reproduit la signaletique d'un panneau << STOP >> a titre d'exemple. L'invention s'adaptera a tout type de signaletique, notamment en forme et/ou en couleur. Le dispositif 1 comprend une coque 2 constituee de deux 25 parties 3A et 3B solidaires, ou non, 1'une de 1'autre. La coque 2 forme un logement enfermant des moyens autonomes d'alimentations 4 d'au moins une source de rayonnement lumineux 5. Cette coque 2 peut comprendre des moyens amovibles d'obturation, tel un bouchon 15 fixe notamment au travers de 30 vissage sur ladite coque 2 ou tout autre moyen. A ce propos, lesdits moyens d'alimentation peuvent titre de preference des batteries ou piles, prevues ou non rechargeables. Its sont relies electriquement au travers de moyens de connexion 6 a ladite source lumineuse 5. Cette 35 derniere comprend, selon le mode preferentiel de realisation visible sur les figures, au moins une diode electroluminescente 7 (LED), en particulier plusieurs. Cette source lumineuse 5 peut aussi se presenter sous la forme d'au moins une lampe, d'un ecran a cristaux liquides, d'un ecran a LED ou toute autre technologie d'affichage ou de visualisation affichant un message defilant, ou non, ou des informations parametrables. Cette source lumineuse 5 peut aussi titre prevue clignotante. Un interrupteur 8 ou tout autre moyen de mise en route est ajoute sur le circuit electrique afin d'autoriser 1'allumage ou 10 1'extinction de la source lumineuse 5. Un connecteur 16 peut titre prevu de maniere a permettre 1'alimentation ou le rechargement desdits moyens d'alimentation 4. Un avantage du dispositif 1 selon 1'invention reside dans 15 le fait que la partie 3A de la coque 2 peut formant le logement peut former des moyens de prehension 9 dudit dispositif 1, facilitant par consequent son maniement. De plus, la partie 3B comprend une surface support de moyens de signalisation 10. Cette partie 3B est conformee de 20 maniere a s'adapter a la configuration de la signaletique employee. Dans 1'exemple de realisation choisi, la partie 3B comprend une surface support de forme octogonale. On notera que les moyens de signalisation 10 peuvent titre de toute combinaison de formes et de couleurs. En particulier, 25 ils comprennent au moins un dessin ou au moins un signe alphanumerique, de preference plusieurs de maniere a former un message, alors affiche sur ladite surface support. Les moyens de signalisation 10 peuvent se presenter sous la forme d'au moins une serigraphie, ou sous toute autre forme de marquage, 30 sur la dite surface support. On notera que les moyens de signalisation 10 peuvent titre prevus sur chacune des faces de ladite surface support. De plus, les parties 3A et 3B de la coque 2 peuvent titre prevues amovibles 1'une par rapport a 1'autre de maniere a 35 changer ou intervertir plusieurs moyens de signalisation 10 differents.  According to other features of the invention, the signaling means comprise at least one drawing or at least one alphanumeric sign. Advantageously, said lighting means are in accordance with said drawing or said sign. Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments of the invention, with reference to the appended figures in which: FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the device according to 1'invention according to a particular embodiment; and FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the embodiment of FIG. 1. The present invention relates to a light and portable device 1 intended for road signage. Such a device will find its application in road signs or not, intended for manipulated. According to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the device 1 according to the invention reproduces the signaling of a "STOP" panel as an example. The invention will adapt to any type of signetique, especially in form and / or color. The device 1 comprises a shell 2 made of two parts 3A and 3B integral, or not, one of the other. The shell 2 forms a housing enclosing autonomous power supply means 4 of at least one source of light radiation 5. This shell 2 may comprise removable closure means, such as a plug 15 fixed in particular through screwing on said hull 2 or any other means. In this regard, said power supply means may preferably be batteries or batteries, planned or non-rechargeable. They are electrically connected through connection means 6 to said light source 5. The latter comprises, according to the preferred embodiment shown in the figures, at least one light emitting diode 7 (LED), in particular several. This light source 5 may also be in the form of at least one lamp, a liquid crystal display, an LED display or any other display or display technology displaying a scrolling message, or not, or parametrable information. This light source 5 can also be expected flashing. A switch 8 or any other means of start-up is added to the electrical circuit to enable the light source 5 to be turned on or off. A connector 16 may be provided in a manner intended to allow the power supply to be switched on or off. reloading said supply means 4. An advantage of the device 1 according to the invention lies in the fact that the part 3A of the shell 2 can form the housing can form gripping means 9 of said device 1, thereby facilitating its handling . In addition, the portion 3B includes a signaling means supporting surface 10. This portion 3B is conformed to adapt to the configuration of the employee signal. In the exemplary embodiment chosen, the part 3B comprises an octagonal support surface. Note that the signaling means 10 can title any combination of shapes and colors. In particular, they comprise at least one drawing or at least one alphanumerical sign, preferably several so as to form a message, then displayed on said support surface. The signaling means 10 may be in the form of at least one screen printing, or in any other form of marking, on said support surface. It will be noted that the signaling means 10 may have a title provided on each of the faces of said support surface. In addition, the parts 3A and 3B of the shell 2 may be releasably removable relative to each other so as to change or interchange a plurality of different signaling means.

Un autre avantage de la presente invention reside dans le fait que la source de rayonnement lumineux 5 constitue des moyens d'eclairage des moyens de signalisation 10. En particulier, ces moyens d'eclairage sont conformes suivant le dessin ou le signe des moyens de signalisation 10. Dans 1'exemple du mode de realisation visible sur les figures 1 et 2, les moyens d'eclairages comprennent une source lumineuse 5 sous la forme de plusieurs diodes 7 disposees selon la forme du mot << STOP >>. Les LED 7 peuvent titre alors solidaires d'une plaque 11 au travers laquelle elles sont alimentees. Cette plaque 11 peut titre un circuit imprime. ** Comme visible sur la figure 2, la coque 2 comprend deux demies coques 12A et 12B destinees a cooperer entre elles par emboitement et/ou recouvrement, lesdites demies coques 12A et 12B etant solidarisees et fixees entre elles par collage ou tout autre moyen. Les deux demies coques 12A et 12B sont destinees a recevoir, dans 1'exemple, la source de rayonnement lumineux 5. A ce propos, la demie coque 12A (reciproquement 12B) peut titre prevue ajouree en tout ou partie de maniere a laisser au moins un espace pour le passage de la lumiere provenant de la source 5. Selon un autre mode de realisation, chaque demie coque 12A et 12B est ajouree en tout ou partie de maniere a laisser au moins un espace pour le passage de la lumiere provenant de la source lumineuse 5. Cette derniere est alors prevue en consequence de maniere a eclairer les faces des deux coques 12A et 12B. A ce propos, chacune de ces faces 12A,12B peut comprendre des moyens de signalisation 10 comme precedemment decrits. Selon le mode de realisation visible sur les figures, la demie coque 12A (et/ou 12B) comprend des orifices 14 menages de maniere a laisser, en tout ou partie, saillir les diodes 7 de la source lumineuse 5. Ainsi, ces orifices 14 sont disposes en vis-a-vis des diodes 7 fixees sur la plaque 11. Les demies coques 12A et 12B peuvent titre realisees en toute matiere, par moulage ou tout autre moyen de realisation. Elles peuvent aussi titre realisees en plastique pour la solidite et la legerete de ce materiau. Bien entendu, 1'invention n'est pas limitee aux exemples illustres et decrits precedemment qui peuvent presenter des variantes et modifications sans pour autant sortir du cadre de 1'invention.  Another advantage of the present invention lies in the fact that the source of light radiation 5 constitutes lighting means of the signaling means 10. In particular, these lighting means are compliant according to the drawing or the sign of the signaling means. 10. In the example of the embodiment shown in Figures 1 and 2, the lighting means comprises a light source 5 in the form of several diodes 7 arranged according to the form of the word "STOP". The LEDs 7 may then be integral with a plate 11 through which they are fed. This plate 11 may title a printed circuit. ** As shown in Figure 2, the shell 2 comprises two half-shells 12A and 12B for cooperating with each other by interlocking and / or overlap, said half-shells 12A and 12B being secured and fixed together by gluing or any other means. The two half-shells 12A and 12B are intended to receive, in the example, the source of light radiation 5. In this regard, the half-shell 12A (reciproquement 12B) may be provided openwork all or part of such a way to leave at least a space for the passage of light from the source 5. According to another embodiment, each half shell 12A and 12B is perforated in whole or in part so as to leave at least one space for the passage of light from the light source 5. The latter is then planned accordingly in order to light the faces of the two shells 12A and 12B. In this regard, each of these faces 12A, 12B may comprise signaling means 10 as previously described. According to the embodiment shown in the figures, the half-shell 12A (and / or 12B) comprises orifices 14 arranged so as to leave, in all or part, projecting the diodes 7 of the light source 5. Thus, these orifices 14 are arranged vis-à-vis the diodes 7 fixed on the plate 11. The half shells 12A and 12B can title made in any material, by molding or any other means of realization. They can also be made of plastic for the strength and lightness of this material. Of course, the invention is not limited to the examples illustrated and described above which may have variations and modifications without departing from the scope of the invention.

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REVENDICATIONS 1. Dispositif (1) lumineux portable destine a la signalisation routiere, comprenant une coque (2) enfermant des moyens (4) autonomes d'alimentation d'au moins une source (5) de rayonnement lumineux, ladite coque (2) formant des moyens (9) de prehension dudit dispositif (1), et comprenant au moins une surface support de moyens de signalisation (10), caracterise par le fait que ladite source lumineuse (5) constitue des moyens d'eclairage des moyens de signalisation (10) sur ladite surface.  1. Device (1) portable light for road signage, comprising a shell (2) enclosing means (4) autonomous supply of at least one source (5) of light radiation, said shell (2) forming means (9) for gripping said device (1), and comprising at least one signaling means supporting surface (10), characterized in that said light source (5) constitutes means for illuminating the signaling means (10). ) on said surface. 2. Dispositif (1) selon la revendication 1, caracterise par le fait que ladite source de rayonnement lumineux (5) comprend au moins une diode electroluminescente (7) ou au moins une lampe ou ensemble de lampe ou diode.  2. Device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that said source of light radiation (5) comprises at least one light emitting diode (7) or at least one lamp or lamp assembly or diode. 3. Dispositif (1) selon 1'une quelconque des revendications 1 ou 2, caracterise par le fait que les moyens de signalisation (10) comprennent au moins un dessin ou au moins un signe alphanumerique.  3. Device (1) according to any one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the signaling means (10) comprise at least one drawing or at least one alphanumeric sign. 4. Dispositif (1) selon la revendication 3, caracterise par le fait que lesdits moyens d'eclairage sont conformes suivant ledit dessin ou ledit signe.  4. Device (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that said illumination means are conforming to said drawing or said sign. 5. Dispositif (1) selon 1'une quelconque des revendications precedentes, caracterise par le fait que lesdits moyens de signalisation (10) se presentent sous la forme d'au moins une serigraphie sur ladite surface support.  5. Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said signaling means (10) are in the form of at least one screen on said support surface. 6. Dispositif (1) selon 1'une quelconque des revendications precedentes, caracterise par le fait que ladite coque (2) comprend deux demies coques (12A,12B) fixees entre elles, notamment par collage. 6  6. Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said shell (2) comprises two half-shells (12A, 12B) fixed together, in particular by gluing. 6
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