KR102014862B1 - The unit type variable message sign having ventilation structure - Google Patents

Abstract

According to the present invention, a unit type variable message sign having a ventilation structure comprises: an LED unit having a plurality of bar type LED module having a plurality of LEDs, an upper fixing bar coupled to upper sides of the back surfaces of the LED modules so that the LED modules are spaced apart from each other at a predetermined interval, a lower fixing bar coupled to a lower side of the back surfaces of the LED modules, and a controller unit connected by the LED modules and a connector having power and control cable to control the LED modules by being coupled to the upper fixing bar; and a frame formed since profiles are coupled to each other to fix the LED unit.

Description

Unit type variable message sign having ventilation structure

The present invention relates to a unit type road sign having a ventilation structure, and more particularly to a unit type road sign having a ventilation structure for easy installation and disassembly of a unit having a power supply and communication system while maintaining the ventilation structure. .

Variable message sign refers to equipment that improves traffic flow efficiency and traffic safety by providing road users with real-time information on traffic, roads, weather conditions, and construction control. Road signboards are largely divided into character expressions expressed in letters and symbols and drawing forms for increasing the ease of route selection.

In addition, the road sign is divided into a sign using a retroreflective to send the incident light back to the light source, and a sign using the light emitted from the LED (LED).

Recently, as technology related to light emitting devices such as chip light emitting diodes (hereinafter, referred to as LEDs) has been developed, text, symbols, and images are used to deliver information such as news, guidance, and traffic conditions to a large number of targets. Road signs using LEDs that can be represented are widely used.

On the other hand, in the case of the road signboard with the LED, there is a problem that the thickness of the pillar for supporting the road signboard due to the wind pressure had to be thick. In addition, there is a problem that the road sign provided with the LED is vulnerable to leakage due to rainfall, snow, moisture. If a defective LED occurs due to leakage, it may cause inconvenience to the road users, and the cost of maintenance increases for the manager.

In addition, since the power supply unit and the drive board do not have a space to be mounted, they are inserted into the structure near the corners and thus are siliconized, so that moisture may penetrate into parts such as the power supply unit and the drive board, causing frequent failures.

In addition, when a failure occurs in a part of the power supply and communication system, there is a problem that the parts must be replaced after the entire road sign is removed.

Republic of Korea Patent Registration No. 10-1012014 (January 31, 2011)

The present invention is to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a unit type road sign having a ventilation structure that can maintain the ventilation structure and maintain visibility improvement.

In addition, the present invention provides a unit road light sign having a ventilation structure that is convenient for installation and disassembly of a unit having a power supply and communication system as well as a ventilation structure.

In addition, there is provided a unit road light sign having a ventilation structure for easy maintenance.

The unit type road light cover having a ventilation structure according to an aspect of the present invention has a bar type LED module having a plurality of LEDs and a plurality of LED modules at the rear of the plurality of LED modules such that the plurality of LED modules are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined interval. An upper fixing bar coupled to an upper side, a lower fixing bar coupled to a lower rear side of the plurality of LED modules, and a connector coupled to the upper fixing bar to control the LED module and a plurality of LED modules and a power and control cable. LED unit having a controller unit connected by; And a frame in which profiles are coupled to each other to fix the LED unit.

In addition, the LED unit is provided on the rear of the lower fixing bar, the first fixing device for supporting the LED unit to rotate in the lower portion of the frame, and the LED unit is provided on the rear of the controller unit is the first unit It may be provided with a second fixing device to be detachably installed on the upper portion of the frame in a state supported by the fixing device.

In addition, the first fixing device may include an extension part extending to the rear of the lower fixing bar, and a rotation shaft provided at an end of the extension part and inserted into and supported in a support groove formed in the frame.

The second fixing device may include a support coupled to a rear surface of the controller unit, a housing supported by the support, an elastic spring inserted into the housing and elastically supported at one end thereof, and elastic to the elastic spring. A latch which is supported and forms a rounded inclined surface so that the head part is inserted into the locking groove formed in the frame and the locking latch is slidably installed in the sliding groove formed in the housing so as to be released from the locking groove. It may be provided with a release button.

The frame may include a front frame to which the LED unit is fixed, a rear frame installed to be spaced apart from the front frame by a predetermined distance, and an upper bracket and a lower bracket respectively coupling the upper and lower sides of the front frame and the rear frame. It may be provided.

In addition, the upper bracket may include a plurality of bolting holes formed in the front-rear direction so that the installation angle of the LED unit can be adjusted in a state where the lower portion of the front frame and the rear frame are fastened to the lower bracket.

According to the unit type road sign having a ventilation structure according to the present invention, since the wind pressure is reduced because of the ventilation structure can be reduced in the size of the pillar for supporting the road sign.

In addition, since the power supply and communication system can be installed and disassembled in the unit form, it is convenient to maintain and replace only the power supply and communication system when the power supply and communication system fails.

In addition, each part is unitized to prevent moisture from penetrating into the part, which is convenient for maintenance.

1 is a perspective view of a unit type road sign having a ventilation structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a front view of the unit type road sign shown in Figure 1;
Figure 3 is a side view of the unit type road sign shown in Figure 1;
4 is a rear perspective view of the LED unit constituting the unit type road sign shown in FIG.
FIG. 5 is a side view of the LED unit shown in FIG. 4. FIG.
6 is a cross-sectional view of a second fixing device provided in the LED unit shown in FIG.
7 and 8 is a view showing a state in which the LED unit is coupled to the frame.
9 is a conceptual view showing a unit type road sign shown in Figure 1 connected to each other to form a road sign system.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described an embodiment of the present invention; However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments and may be modified in various forms.

In the drawings, illustrations of parts not related to the description are omitted in order to clearly and briefly describe the present invention, and the same reference numerals are used for the same or extremely similar parts throughout the specification. In the drawings, the thickness, the width, etc. of the present invention are enlarged or reduced in order to clarify the description.

And when any part of the specification "includes" other parts, unless otherwise stated, other parts are not excluded, and may further include other parts.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings for a unit type road sign having a ventilation structure according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

1 is a perspective view of a unit road light sign having a ventilation structure according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view of the unit road light sign shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a unit shown in FIG. Type side view of road sign.

The unit type road sign 10 having a ventilation structure according to an embodiment of the present invention is for fixing the LED unit 200 and the LED unit 200 displayed in letters, figures, etc. to inform the driver of road information. The frame 100 is provided.

The frame 100 fixing the LED unit 200 may be formed by combining the aluminum profiles 101 with each other.

The frame 100 includes a front frame 110 to which the LED unit 200 is fixed, a rear frame 120 installed to be spaced apart from the front frame 110 by a predetermined distance, and the front frame 110 and the rear frame 120. The upper bracket 130 and the lower bracket 140 are coupled to the upper and lower sides, respectively.

The LED unit 200 is detachably fixed to the front frame 110. The structure of the LED unit 200 detachably fixed to the front frame 110 will be described while explaining the structure of the LED unit 200 to be described later. It will be described in detail.

The rear frame 120 is spaced apart from the front frame 110 by a predetermined interval, so that the front frame 110 can stably support the LED unit 200.

As such, the frame 100 formed by coupling the front frame 110 and the rear frame 120 to each other may be supported on the ground by a pillar (not shown).

Both sides of the front frame 110 and the rear frame 120 are coupled to each other by the upper bracket 130 and the lower bracket 140. On the other hand, in general, since the road sign is displayed on a high place of the road, it is preferable that the LED unit 200 is slightly inclined downward so that the road information displayed on the road sign is well received by the driver's eyes. In this case, the angle at which the LED unit 200 is installed to be inclined downward may be about 5 degrees.

As such, the upper bracket 130 has a lower portion of the front frame 110 and the rear frame 120 fastened by the bolt 141 to the lower bracket 140 in order to adjust the angle at which the LED unit 200 is installed. In order to adjust the installation angle of the LED unit 200 is provided with a plurality of bolt fastening holes 131 formed in the front and rear directions.

In this embodiment, in order for the LED unit 200 to be installed slightly inclined downward, the bolt is fastened to the bolt fastening hole 131 formed in front of the plurality of bolt fastening holes 131, but the LED unit 200 is In order to install slightly inclined upward, the bolt may be fastened to the bolt fastening hole 131 formed at the rear of the plurality of bolt fastening holes 131.

As illustrated in FIG. 2, the LED unit 200 installed in the frame is installed such that the plurality of LED modules 210 are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance, so that the wind is blown between the plurality of LED modules 210 when the wind is blowing. Because of the structure that passes through it can reduce the wind pressure applied to the road sign. Accordingly, the frame 100 may reduce the thickness of the supporting pillar (not shown), and may prevent heat from occurring in the LED module 210 by easily dissipating heat generated from the LED module 210. Can be. In addition, when a failure occurs in some of the LED module 210, only the failed LED module 210 can be replaced, it is convenient to manage the road sign.

Next, a detailed structure of the LED unit 200 fixed to the frame 100 will be described.

4 is a rear perspective view of the LED unit 200 constituting the unit road sign 10 shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 5 is a side view of the LED unit 200 shown in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 4, the plurality of LED modules 210 used in the unit type road sign 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined interval.

As described above, the LED modules 210 are formed in a bar type such that the plurality of LED modules 210 are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined interval. The bar type LED module 210 has a plurality of LEDs. In the plurality of LEDs, red LEDs, blue LEDs, and green LEDs may be sequentially arranged to emit light of various colors.

The LED module 210 includes a light emitting unit 211 that emits light through a plurality of LEDs, and a fixing unit 212 that is provided at a rear surface of the light emitting unit 211 and fixed to fixing bars 220 and 230 to be described later. .

On the other hand, the plurality of LED module 210 is coupled to the upper fixing bar 220 is coupled to the upper side of the rear of the plurality of LED modules 210 so as to be spaced apart from each other at a predetermined interval, the plurality of LED modules 210 are coupled to the lower rear The lower fixing bar 230 is provided.

The upper fixing bar 220 and the lower fixing bar 230 are coupled to the respective LED modules 210 while crossing the plurality of LED modules 210, respectively. When the upper fixing bar 220 and the lower fixing bar 230 are coupled to the respective LED modules 210, the fixing bars 220 and the lower fixing bars 230 may be fastened to the fixing unit 212 of the LED module 210 by using fastening means such as screws.

On the other hand, the upper fixing bar 220 has a form in which the center is open. This is to allow the controller unit 240 and each of the LED modules 210 to be electrically and controllably coupled to each other when the controller unit 240 to be described later is fixed to the upper fixing bar 220.

The plurality of LED modules 210 are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined interval and are coupled to the upper fixing bar 220 and the lower fixing bar 230 so that the LED unit 200 has a ventilation structure.

On the other hand, the rear of the upper fixing bar 220 is coupled to the controller unit 240 for supplying power to each LED module 210 and for controlling each LED module 210.

When the controller unit 240 is fixed to the upper fixing bar 220, a male connector (not shown) including a power supply and a control cable provided in the controller unit 240 may include a power supply provided in each LED module 210. And are respectively connected to female connectors (not shown) having control cables. Therefore, simply fixing the controller unit 240 to the upper fixing bar 220, the controller unit 240 and each of the LED module 210 is automatically and electrically connected. On the other hand, a female connector may be provided in the controller unit 240, and male connectors may be provided in each of the LED modules 210.

As such, the LED units 200 formed by coupling the plurality of LED modules 210, the upper fixing bar 220, the lower fixing bar 230, and the controller unit 240 to each other are unitized, and thus, when each component is broken. Therefore, the convenience of management of the road sign can be increased because only the defective parts are replaced.

Referring to FIG. 5, a first fixing device 300 and a second fixing device 400 are provided to mount the LED unit 200 to the frame 100.

The first fixing device 300 is provided on the rear of the lower fixing bar 230 to allow the LED unit 200 to rotate while supporting the lower portion of the front frame 110.

In addition, the second fixing device 400 is provided at the rear of the controller unit 240 so that the LED unit 200 is detachably attached to the upper portion of the front frame 110 in a state supported by the first fixing device 300. To be installed.

As described above, the LED unit 200 includes the first fixing device 300 and the second fixing device 400 so that the LED unit 200 can be detachably mounted to the frame 100. After the 200 is easily separated from the frame 100, the LED unit 200 may be easily repaired.

The first fixing device 300 is an extension 310 extending to the rear of the lower fixing bar 230, and the supporting hardware 111 is provided at the end of the extension 310 to be coupled to the lower portion of the front frame 110 It is provided with a rotating shaft 320 is inserted into the support groove (111a) formed in the).

6 is a cross-sectional view of the second fixing device 400 provided in the LED unit shown in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 6, the second fixing device 400 includes a support 410 coupled to the rear of the controller unit 240, a housing 420 supported by the support 410, and an interior of the housing 420. Is inserted into the elastic spring 430 is elastically supported at one end, and the elastic spring 430 is elastically supported and the upper end 441 is rounded so as to be inserted into the engaging groove 112 formed in the front frame 110 Release button 450 is installed to be able to slide up and down in the latch 440 and the sliding groove 421 formed in the housing 420 so that the latch 440 is released from the locking groove 112 to form a slope. It is provided.

On the other hand, the head portion 441 of the latch 440 includes an inclined portion 441a forming a rounded inclined surface and a locking portion 441b at one end of the inclined portion 441a.

7 and 8 are views showing the state that the LED unit is coupled to the frame.

In order to couple the LED unit 200 to the front frame 110, the support shaft coupled to the lower portion of the front frame 110 of the rotating shaft 320 of the first fixing device 300 provided in the lower portion of the LED unit 200 Supported by inserting into the support groove (111a) formed in the iron (111).

As such, when the rotary shaft 320 of the first fixing device 300 is inserted into the support groove 111a formed in the support hardware 111 coupled to the lower portion of the front frame 110, the lower portion of the LED unit 200 is located at the front side. Supported by the lower portion of the frame 110 is in a state that can be rotated.

In this state, when the upper portion of the LED unit 200 is pushed in the direction of the front frame 110, the head part 441 of the latch 440 forming the second fixing device 400 is formed in the upper profile ( 101). At this time, since the inclined portion 441a of the head portion 441 of the latch 440 has a rounded shape, the inclined portion 441a of the head portion 441 is pushed by the upper profile 101 of the front frame 110. You are forced to move downward. By this force, the latch 440 is moved to the lower side to overcome the elastic force of the elastic spring 430.

Accordingly, the second fixing device 400 may move toward the front frame 110 without being caught by the upper profile 101 of the front frame 110. On the other hand, when the second fixing device 400 is located below the locking groove 112 formed in the front frame 110 through the upper profile 101, the head portion 441 is because there is no catching part of the elastic spring ( By the elastic force of the 430, the latch 440 is subjected to a force moving upward.

When the latch 440 moves upward, the head portion 441 of the latch 440 is inserted into the locking groove 112 formed in the front frame 110. When the head 441 of the latch 440 is inserted into the locking groove 112, the locking portion 441b of the head 441 is caught by the locking groove 112, so that the second fixing device 400 has a front frame. It is fixed stably to the upper profile 101 of the (110). As such, the LED unit 200 may be easily fixed to the front frame 110 by using the first fixing device 300 and the second fixing device 400.

On the contrary, in order to separate the LED unit 200 from the front frame 110, when the release button 450 of the second fixing device 400 is pulled downward, the locking portion 441b of the head 441 is It is not caught out of the locking groove 112. Therefore, when the LED unit 200 is pulled, the LED unit 200 is rotated about the second fixing device 400. Lifting the LED unit 200 in this state can completely separate the LED unit 200 from the front frame 110.

On the other hand, the unit type road sign 10 having the ventilation structure described above may have a certain size. For example, the horizontal and vertical lengths of the unit type road sign 10 may be 60 cm. The road signs used for roads vary in size and in order to form a large road signs, it is necessary to connect the above-described unit type road signs 10 to form a road signs system.

FIG. 9 is a conceptual view showing a unit type road sign having a ventilation structure shown in FIG. 1 connected to each other to form a road sign system.

Referring to FIG. 9, the unit type road signs having the ventilation structure described above may be connected to each other in a horizontal or vertical direction.

For example, in order to form a road sign with a width of 6 meters and a length of 1.2 meters, the above-described unit type road sign 10 must be connected to each other in the horizontal direction with the two upper and lower stages.

In this case, each unit type road sign 10 may be electrically and controllably coupled to each other. On the other hand, it is possible to control the entire unit type road sign 10 by connecting the computer 1 to one unit type road sign 10.

By using the above method, the unit type road sign 10 having a ventilation structure can be connected to each other to form a road sign system of various sizes.

The above has described the unit type road sign having a ventilation structure according to an embodiment of the present invention. However, features, structures, effects, and the like as described above are included in at least one embodiment of the present invention, and are not necessarily limited to only one embodiment. In addition, the features, structures, effects, and the like illustrated in the embodiments may be combined or modified with respect to other embodiments by those skilled in the art to which the embodiments belong. Therefore, contents related to such combinations and modifications should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention.

10: unit road sign 100: frame
110: front frame 120: rear frame
200: LED unit 210: LED module
220: upper fixing bar 230: lower fixing bar
240: controller unit 300: first fixing device
400: second fixing device

Claims (6)

A bar type LED module having a plurality of LEDs, an upper fixing bar coupled to a rear upper side of the plurality of LED modules such that the plurality of LED modules are spaced apart from each other at predetermined intervals, and a lower rear side of the plurality of LED modules An LED unit having a lower fixed bar coupled to the upper side and a controller unit coupled to the upper fixed bar and connected by a plurality of LED modules and a connector including a power source and a control cable to control the LED module; And
And a frame formed by coupling profiles to each other to fix the LED unit.
The LED unit is provided on the rear of the lower fixing bar, the first fixing device for supporting the LED unit to be rotated to the lower portion of the frame, and is provided on the rear of the controller unit, the LED unit is the first fixing device It is provided with a second fixing device detachably installed on the upper portion of the frame in a state supported by,
The first fixing device has an extension that extends to the rear of the lower fixing bar, and a rotary shaft provided at the end of the extension portion is inserted into the support groove formed in the frame and supported;
The second fixing device includes a support coupled to the rear surface of the controller unit, a housing supported by the support, an elastic spring inserted into the housing and elastically supported at one end thereof, and elastically supported by the elastic spring. A latch for forming a rounded inclined surface so that the head portion is inserted into the locking groove formed in the frame, and a locking release button installed to be able to slide upward and downward in a sliding groove formed in the housing so that the latch is released from the locking groove. And
The frame includes a front frame to which the LED unit is fixed, a rear frame installed to be spaced apart from the front frame by a predetermined distance, and an upper bracket and a lower bracket that couple upper and lower sides of the front frame and the rear frame, respectively. and,
The upper bracket includes a plurality of bolting holes formed in the front-rear direction to adjust the installation angle of the LED unit in a state where the lower portion of the front frame and the rear frame is fastened to the lower bracket,
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