FR3024172A1 - AUTONOMOUS DEVICE COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE WITH MAST IN TWO PARTS - Google Patents

Abstract

The autonomous device (400) comprises: - at least one energy source (410, 420) transforming renewable energy into electrical energy and - a mast composed of at least one removable upper part (470) which comprises each source of energy. energy and a lower part (465) forming a support of the removable part. In preferred embodiments: the removable upper portion (470) is connected to the support portion (465) via a fastener (445) forming a lockable ball joint in position and / or the attachment of the support portion (465). ) on a fixed foot (460) has a ball joint (480) lockable in position.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention aims at an autonomous device. It applies, in particular, to poles, street lamps, parking meters and connected terminals.

STATE OF THE ART Systems that are autonomous in energy because they use only renewable energies, particularly the sun or the wind, are more and more envisaged for public lighting functions. This is made possible by the use of light-emitting diodes ("LED" or "LED" for light emitting diode) which have a high efficiency. Photovoltaic panels and wind turbines of small dimensions, thus inexpensive, can thus feed such devices. However, these devices remain passive and annoying outside lighting periods. Other devices, such as timestamps (or "parking meters"), only serve certain users and are troublesome for all other users. And, even for the users who make them work, these devices are troublesome outside the very short periods of use. The market demand for solar and wind powered masts is for masts of different heights, leading to complexity in inventory management and product maintenance. Moreover, depending on the latitude of the pole installation area, the orientation of the solar panels must be optimized according to the position of the sun. OBJECT OF THE INVENTION The present invention aims to remedy all or part of these disadvantages. For this purpose, according to a first aspect, the present invention aims at an autonomous device which comprises: at least one energy source transforming a renewable energy into electrical energy, a mast composed of at least one removable upper part which comprises each energy source and a lower part forming a support of the removable part. Thanks to these provisions, the manufacturer of the device can keep only one removable top model and different models of support part, 5 adapted to different final heights of the device, or even a support part cut on demand for the device reaches the desired height. This reduces manufacturing costs and inventory management costs. And it facilitates maintenance or repair operations. In embodiments, the removable top portion is connected to the support portion through a lockable ball joint attachment. Thanks to these arrangements, when the fastener is unlocked, it is possible to rotate the upper part according to the main orientation of the sun and the upper part can be lowered downwards, which allows easier access to its components. especially for maintenance or repair work.

In embodiments, the removable top portion is recessed on a support portion. Manufacturing costs are thus reduced. In embodiments, the device further comprises a fixed foot to which the support part is connected, the fixing of the support part on the fixed foot 20 comprises a ball joint connection that can be locked in position. Thanks to these provisions, it can cut down the assembly formed by the support part and the removable part to facilitate maintenance or repair operations or in anticipation of destructive weather. In embodiments, the removable top includes at least one solar panel and a wind turbine at its top. Thanks to these provisions, the hours of production of electrical energy are not limited to periods of sunshine or windy periods. In embodiments, the attachment of each solar panel to the removable top has an adjustable tilt. Thanks to these provisions, it is possible to adapt the orientation of the solar panel to the main direction of the sun or during operation of each solar panel to give it maximum sunlight, depending on the season or the season. time of day. In embodiments, the support portion carries a light source powered by at least one power source.

Thanks to these arrangements, the device provides public lighting. In embodiments, the support part comprises, supplied with electrical energy by the energy source: a signal transmission means intended for users close to the autonomous device, a processing unit for controlling the transmission of signals by the signal transmission means; - information communication means for remotely transmitting the information provided by the processing unit and / or providing the processing unit with information to broadcast locally.

With these provisions, the autonomous device object of the present invention communicates information on its state or the state of its environment, which allows a better management of the lighting network or the area where the mast is located, and / or broadcast signals to users. In embodiments, the means for transmitting signals intended for users close to the autonomous device comprises a communication antenna with a communicating portable terminal and receiving, from the communicating portable terminal, requests identifying the information to be transmitted to the communicating portable terminal. Thanks to these provisions, the autonomous device object of the present invention 25 can serve as a relay for the consultation of sites of the web ("web" in English) or data captured by a network of masts objects of the present invention, by l intermediate of communicating portable terminals, such as smartphones, tablets, laptops or dedicated terminals. In embodiments, the autonomous device object of the present invention comprises at least one sensor of a physical quantity, the information communication means remotely transmitting information representative of the sensed physical quantity.

Thanks to these provisions, the autonomous device provides, remotely, information on its environment or its operation, thus making it faster to intervene and less expensive monitoring of this environment or operation.

In embodiments, at least one sensor of a physical magnitude is configured to sense: - a human presence near the mast, - a human intrusion into a monitored area and / or - a video image.

Thanks to these provisions, it is possible to monitor, remotely, an area and / or to be informed, away from the traffic of persons or vehicles close to the mast. In embodiments, at least one sensor of a physical quantity is configured to capture: a rate of particles suspended in the air, a gas in the air, a heat radiated below the height of the mast, a rate of smoke in the air. Thanks to these provisions, abnormal pollution, gas leakage or fire can be detected from the public road where the mast is located, even if the surrounding premises are not occupied. In embodiments, the information communication means includes a communication antenna on a mobile telephone network. In embodiments, the information communication means 25 includes a communication antenna on a local area network. Thanks to each of these provisions, the mast uses an already deployed network, mobile telephony, Wi-Fi, Li-Fi, Wimax or Bluetooth, and therefore requires, for its communication, limited investments. In embodiments, the information communication means 30 includes a communication antenna with communicating portable terminals.

The communicating portable terminals include, for example, mobile phones, particularly smartphones, tablets, laptops and dedicated terminals. Thanks to these provisions, users equipped with such terminals can obtain information from the mast, such as very local information, such as the proximity of public services, restaurants, hotels, shops. In addition, agents can, with such terminals, interrogate the mast to know its operating status, perform maintenance or reprogram the systems on the field.

In embodiments, the information communication means is adapted to relay alarm signals from a home security system. With these provisions, the triggering of an alarm in a home can be relayed by the mast to a central call for a rapid intervention is triggered. In embodiments, the information communication means is adapted to relay alarm signals from a portable personal security system. Thanks to these provisions, a person equipped with such a system, for example a fall detector, can be rescued more quickly. In embodiments, the information communication means is adapted to relay alarm signals from a security system on a vehicle. Thanks to these provisions, in case of breakdown or accident of a vehicle or aggression of an occupant, a rapid intervention can be made. In embodiments, the autonomous device object of the present invention comprises an information display screen and a user interface for receiving from a user, information choices to be displayed on the screen. Thanks to these provisions, a passerby can obtain information from the mast, such as very local information, such as the proximity of public services, restaurants, hotels, shops. In addition, agents can, with this interface, interrogate the mast to know its operating state and to carry out its maintenance.

In embodiments, said screen is positioned on the back of a photovoltaic panel. This reinforces the shell of these two components and protects the screen from solar radiation.

In embodiments, the communication means comprises a communication antenna with a communicating portable terminal and receiving, from the communicating portable terminal, information to be displayed on the display screen. With these provisions, operators can download messages, for example information or advertising, to be displayed on the screen. In embodiments, the autonomous device object of the present invention comprises an image projection means on a surface. Thanks to these provisions, information or advertisements can be made available to passers-by.

In embodiments, the self-contained device object of the present invention comprises a fogger. Thanks to these provisions, a passer can be refreshed, especially during periods of heat wave. In embodiments, the image projecting means and the misting zo are arranged for the image to be projected into the mist (345) formed by the fogger. With these provisions, messages or images, possibly animated, can be made available to passersby. In embodiments, the autonomous device object of the present invention comprises a perfume diffusion means. With these provisions, the street can be more pleasant for passersby. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES Other particular advantages, aims and characteristics of the invention will emerge from the following nonlimiting description of at least one particular embodiment of the autonomous device that is the subject of the present invention, with reference to the appended drawings. in which: - Figure 1 shows, schematically and in perspective, a first particular embodiment of the autonomous device object of the present invention, - 2 shows, in the form of a block diagram, the first embodiment In particular, in the form of a partial section, a second particular embodiment of the device forming the subject of the present invention is illustrated in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 represents, in elevation, a third embodiment. particular embodiment of the autonomous device object of the present invention. DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION It is noted that the figures are not to scale. In the figures, there is shown a communicating public autonomous mast 10 in the form of an autonomous public lighting device communicating, or floor lamp. However, the present invention is not limited to this type of mast but extends, on the contrary, to all the devices made available to the public and likely to include a mast, for example, the time stamps or public terminals connected.

FIG. 1 shows the first embodiment of the communicating public lighting device 100 which is the subject of the present invention. This device 100 has as bearing structure, a mast 105 of known type per se, for example metal or composite material. The mast 105 carries, from top to bottom, a wind turbine 120, of which only the generator housing is shown, for the sake of clarity of FIG. 1, a photovoltaic panel 110, a light source 135, an electronic circuit 140, and A storage battery 155. The turbine 120 is mounted on a pivot link 125 which allows the wind turbine 120 to rotate, depending on the wind, in the direction where the wind turbine 120 has the best performance. The photovoltaic panel 110, of known type, is held in position by a set of rods 115 supported by a collar 145. The position of the photovoltaic panel 110 corresponds to the maximum amount of sunshine, according to a relationship known per se. The wind turbine 120 and the photovoltaic panel 110 supply electricity to a battery 155, preferably positioned at the bottom of the mast 105. The light source 135 is supported by rods 130 (in the form of arcs of circles, in FIG. is oriented towards the area to be illuminated. Preferably, the light source 135 is turned on, that is to say powered by the battery 155, only when the ambient lighting is less than a predetermined value or depending on the time. Preferably, the light source 135 has, as light-emitting components, light-emitting diodes, whose efficiency is high. The composition and operation of the electronic circuit 140 are described with reference to FIG. 2. FIG. 2 shows the photovoltaic panel 110, the wind turbine 120, the battery 155 and the electronic circuit 140. The electronic circuit 140 comprises a power management circuit 150 connected: at the input, to the photovoltaic panel 110, to the wind turbine 120 and to the battery 155 and at the output, to the battery 155, to at least one surveillance camera 170, at least one intrusion detector 175, at least one sound sensor 180, at least one pollution sensor 185, at least one smoke or fire detector 190, at least one distress signal sensor 195, a data server 160, and A radio telecommunication circuit 165. The power management circuit 150 controls the recharging of the battery 155 according to the electrical energy supplied by the photovoltaic panel 110 and the wind turbine 120 and the power supply of the components 160. 195. The components 165-195 connect and operate, preferably, on the server 160, "plug and play" mode. It is recalled that "plug and play" means "connect and play" or "branch and uses", a procedure allowing recent peripherals to be recognized quickly and automatically by the operating system as soon as the hardware is connected, and without restarting. from the computer. This procedure allows the installation by requiring a minimum of intervention by the user, without installing dedicated software, and thus minimizing handling and parameterization errors.

Each surveillance camera 170 has an optical field whose image can be captured, either on command of the server 160, or continuously, the stream of data representative of the captured images ("video" stream) then being stored, for a period of time. predetermined, by the server 160. Optionally, at least one additional illumination, for example emitting infrared (e.g. light-emitting diode) is associated or integrated with a camera 170. Each intrusion detector 175 receives at least one signal from a sensor, for example a camera 170, a sound sensor 180, a phototransistor (not shown) illuminated by a source of visible radiation or, preferably, invisible, a contact sensor, and processes each signal received for determine if an intrusion is in progress. Each intrusion detector 175 operates on the control of the server 160, or continuously, the stream of data representative of the sensed signals is then stored, for a predetermined duration, by the server 160. Each sound sensor 180 has a transducer acousto-electric to transform a sound signal into an electrical signal. Each sound sensor operates, either on command of the server 160, or continuously, the stream of data representative of the sounds picked up ("audio" stream) being then stored, for a predetermined duration, by the server 160. Pollution 185 receives at least one signal from a sensor, for example a gas or smoke sensor and processes each received signal to determine if a threshold value ("threshold") of pollution is crossed. Each pollution sensor 185 operates on command from the server 160, or continuously, the stream of data representative of the sensed signals is then stored, for a predetermined duration, by the server 160. Each smoke or fire detector 190 receives at least one signal from a sensor, for example an optical smoke sensor and processes each received signal to determine if a limit value is crossed. Each sensor sensor 190 operates on the control of the server 160, or continuously, the stream of data representative of the captured signals is then stored, for a predetermined duration, by the server 160. Each distress or alarm signal sensor 195 operates continuously and determines whether a signal emitted by a distress signaling device or alarm, personal, portable, domestic or mounted in a vehicle, emits such a signal. The distress or alarm signal sensor 195 transmits a detection signal to the server 160, in the event of receiving a distress or alarm signal. The data server 160 organizes the data it receives and the communication with the users on the one hand and the remote servers 200 on the other hand. The radio telecommunication circuit 165 uses a long distance communication network, for example a mobile telephone network, a Wimax (registered trademark) network or a Sigfox (registered trademark) data network. FIG. 3 shows the lower part of a second embodiment of the communicating lighting device 300 which is the subject of the present invention. The wind turbine 5 and / or the photovoltaic panel which feed it with electrical energy being positioned in the upper part, they are not shown in FIG. 3. The device 300 comprises, carried by a mast 305: an induction battery charger 310 , a pedestrian communication touch screen 315, a visible light emitting or reflective surface 320, an internet access terminal and / or a local area network 325, a perfume diffuser 330, a video projector 335 and a mist maker 340 which emits a cloud of water droplets 345.

The induction battery charger 310 allows a user to recharge the battery of a portable device, for example a mobile phone, a tablet computer or a laptop, according to techniques known per se. Alternatively, the charger 310 is supplemented or replaced by a connector of the type "Universal Serial Bus" (or USB) to provide the electric charging power. This allows you to reload temporarily. A system of "Watt hour payment" or "on time" can be provided, this option can go hand in hand with a "Hot Spot Wifi" option implementing terminal 325. The touch screen 315 serves as communication interface with pedestrians, for example to provide them with information, advertising or offer them services, free or paid. The emitting or reflective surface of visible light 320 is, for example, fluorescent or catadioptric. For example, the surface 320 is made by painting. The access point to the internet 325 is of known type. It communicates with at least one communicating portable device, for example by implementing one of the protocols Wi-Fi, Li-Fi, Wimax or Bluetooth (registered trademarks). The perfume diffuser 330 is of a type known per se.

The video projector 335 is configured to project an image on the ground and / or, preferentially, in the cloud of droplets 345. The energy available autonomously and in a decentralized manner thus enables the device that is the subject of the present invention to provide, beyond the lighting, 5 telecommunication functions, remotely remote management by coupling to a mobile network, including cellular and / or a data network, for example compliant with Wi-Fi, Li-Fi standards , Wimax or Bluetooth (registered trademarks). In embodiments, such as that illustrated in FIG. 3, the device 10 which is the subject of the present invention also provides an interface with connected objects, communicating portable terminals, smartphones, drinking computers and / or or tablets. The proximity or remote security functions include: - presence detection, close to trigger the lighting, 15 - intrusion detection in a monitored area, video surveillance, remote alarm, pollution detection, particularly by microparticles, fire detection, by heat and / or IR radiation, gas detection, smoke detection, transmission of fall alarms, transmission of accident alarms. The remote management functions of the device that is the subject of the present invention comprise: the collection of information by sensors, the transmission of visual or audio information, remote maintenance, guiding passers-by, tourist information, especially municipal information. The television advertising functions of the device that is the subject of the present invention comprise: remote advertising remote management from a control room, either on a mobile basis with agents equipped with communicating portable terminals, thus eliminating the advertising display steps, for example, periodic replacement of glued posters, 5 - the display on a flat screen, preferably on the back of solar panels, - the projection, thanks to the lighting function, of commercial messages on any screen surface (ground, walls, ...), - projection on or within three-dimensional and ephemeral virtual screens, thanks to misting beams.

The public comfort functions of the device that is the subject of the present invention comprise: the cooling of the air by misting, the emission of music, the multicolored and animated lighting for parties, the diffusion of perfume, - warning of proximity of rain, - guiding the visually impaired. In addition, totems or "kakemonos" can be attached to the masts of the devices.

In embodiments, a parking meter, or time stamp, is integrated in the device object of the present invention. In embodiments, the mast is provided with a tag (which can be translated as "tag") NFC (acronym for "Near Field Communication") public, that is to say that everyone can use. This NFC tag detectable with a smartphone makes it possible to recover coupons, offers, information. For maximum ease of use, an internet connection is implemented for updates of offers and information. In embodiments, the mast also supports a loudspeaker, for broadcasting music, local information, information on a route 30 in a historic place, a zoo ... We see, in Figure 4, an autonomous device 400 which comprises: at least one energy source (a solar panel 410 and a wind turbine 420) transforming a renewable energy into electrical energy; a mast composed of at least one removable high portion 470 which comprises each source of energy; 460. As a result of the constitution of the mast in two such parts, the manufacturer of the device can keep only one removable top model and different part models. support, adapted to different final heights of the device, or even to a support portion cut on demand for the device to reach the desired height. This reduces manufacturing costs and inventory management costs. And it facilitates maintenance or repair operations.

In its upper portion, the support portion 465 is of a standard diameter and design that interfaces with the removable top portion 470 having only the power supply functions. Preferably, the section of the support portion 465 perpendicular to the main axis of this support portion 465 is constant on its upper end, for example on the upper half of its height. Thus, the support portion 465 can be cut at different heights without modifying its section and therefore its mechanical adaptation to the upper part 470. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 4, the removable upper part 470 is connected to the support part 465 by via a fastener forming ball 445 lockable in position.

It is thus possible, when the fastener is unlocked, to rotate the upper part 470 according to the main orientation of the sun and the upper part 470 can be lowered downwards, which allows easier access to its components, in particular particularly for maintenance or repair work. In other embodiments (not shown), the removable upper portion 470 is embedded on a support portion 465. The manufacturing costs are thus reduced. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 4, the device 400 further comprises a fixed foot 460 to which the support part 465 is connected, the fixing of the support part 465 on the fixed foot 460 comprising a locking ball joint 480 in 30 position. It is thus possible to cut down the assembly formed by the support portion 465 and the removable portion 470 to facilitate maintenance or repair operations or in anticipation of destructive weathering. The stand 460 preferably comprises electric batteries 475 storing the electrical energy supplied by the solar panel 3024172 14 410 and the wind turbine 420 and restoring it to the electrical and electronic components of the device 400. The stand 460 can be fixed to the surface of the ground or, as shown in FIG. 4, buried beneath the surface 485 of the ground. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 4, the removable upper portion 470 comprises at least one solar panel 410 and a wind turbine 420 at the top of the device 400. The electric energy production time slots are thus not limited to the periods of time. sunshine or windy periods. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 4, the fastening 415 of each solar panel 410 on the removable upper part 470 has an adjustable inclination. We can adapt the orientation of the solar panel to the main direction of the sun or during operation of each solar panel to give him maximum sunlight, depending on the season or the time of day. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 4, the support portion 465 carries a light source 435, for example a light-emitting diode, powered by at least one energy source 410 or 420 and supported by rods 430. Preferably, the Device 400 comprises the components and systems set forth with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. In particular, the support portion 465 preferably comprises, supplied with electrical energy by the power source: a means for transmitting signals intended for users close to the autonomous device 400, - a processing unit for controlling the transmission of signals by the signal transmission means, - an information communication means for remotely transmitting the information provided by the unit. processing and / or providing the processing unit with information to be broadcast locally. In embodiments, the means for transmitting signals intended for users close to the autonomous device 400 comprises a communication antenna with a communicating portable terminal and receiving, from the communicating portable terminal, requests identifying the user. information to be transmitted to the communicating portable terminal.

In some embodiments, the autonomous device 400 includes at least one sensor of a physical quantity, the information communication means remotely transmitting information representative of the sensed physical quantity.

Claims (10)

REVENDICATIONS1. An autonomous device (400) comprising: at least one energy source (410, 420) transforming a renewable energy into electrical energy, characterized in that it further comprises a mast composed of at least one upper part removable (470) which comprises each energy source and a lower portion (465) forming a support of the removable part. The stand-alone device (400) of claim 1, wherein the removable top portion (470) is connected to the support portion (465) through a lockable ball-lock mount (445). 3. Autonomous device according to claim 1, wherein the removable upper part is embedded on the support part. 4. autonomous device (400) according to one of claims 1 or 2, which further comprises a fixed foot (460) which is connected to the support portion (465), fixing the support portion on the fixed foot comprising a ball joint (480) lockable in position. 5. autonomous device (400) according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the removable upper portion (470) comprises at least one solar panel (410) and a wind turbine (420) at its top. 6. An autonomous device (400) according to claim 5, wherein the attachment (415) of each solar panel (410) on the removable high portion has an adjustable inclination. 7. autonomous device (400) according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the support portion (465) carries a light source (435) powered by at least one energy source (410, 420). 3024172 17 8. autonomous device (400) according to one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the support portion (465) comprises, supplied with electrical energy by the energy source (410, 420): - a means (140, 135 , 325) for transmitting signals to users close to the autonomous device, - a processing unit (140, 160) for controlling the transmission of signals by the signal transmitting means, - a means (140, 160) for , 165) for transmitting information remotely from the information provided by the processing unit and / or providing the information processing unit to be broadcast locally. An autonomous device (400) according to claim 8, wherein the means (140, 325) for transmitting signals to users near the autonomous device comprises a communication antenna with a communicating and receiving portable terminal, from the communicating mobile terminal, requests identifying information to be transmitted to the communicating portable terminal. 10. An autonomous device (400) according to one of claims 8 or 9, which comprises at least one sensor (170, 175, 180, 185, 190, 195) of a physical quantity, the means (140, 165) communicating information remotely transmitting information representative of the sensed physical quantity.