WO1997021873A1 - Illuminated arrow mounted on a van for directing traffic - Google Patents

Illuminated arrow mounted on a van for directing traffic Download PDF

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WO1997021873A1
WO1997021873A1 PCT/FR1996/001985 FR9601985W WO9721873A1 WO 1997021873 A1 WO1997021873 A1 WO 1997021873A1 FR 9601985 W FR9601985 W FR 9601985W WO 9721873 A1 WO9721873 A1 WO 9721873A1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01F—ADDITIONAL WORK, SUCH AS EQUIPPING ROADS OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PLATFORMS, HELICOPTER LANDING STAGES, SIGNS, SNOW FENCES, OR THE LIKE
    • E01F9/00—Arrangement of road signs or traffic signals; Arrangements for enforcing caution
    • E01F9/60—Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs
    • E01F9/658—Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs characterised by means for fixing
    • E01F9/662—Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs characterised by means for fixing mounted on vehicles, e.g. service vehicles; Warning vehicles travelling along with road-maintenance, e.g. remotely controlled

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  • the present invention relates to a light boom with variable geometry mounted on a utility van.
  • the present invention overcomes this drawback by providing a luminous arrow with variable geometry which makes it possible to mount on a utility vehicle a luminous folding arrow conforming to the legislation when it is in the signaling position, and which when it is in the transport position. is reduced in height and width to fit into the template of the van.
  • the present invention makes it possible, with a completely innovative approach, to make up for the shortcomings of the different types of towed trailers, while still improving the perception of the signal by motorists when this new device is used on a random event.
  • This luminous arrow is composed as in EP-A-0 362 608, of a lower part arranged against the rear of the van and of an upper part arranged on the roof of this van.
  • the upper part is carried by a chassis which can occupy a signaling position, in which it is vertical, and a transport position in which it is folded against the roof of the van, this part being composed of a central fixed panel which fits into the template of the van and of two retractable lateral blades which can occupy a signaling position, in which they are on either side of the central panel, and a folded position, in which they fit into the template of the van, while the lower part is carried by a frame and is composed of a fixed central panel, s' registered in the template of the van, and two blades retractable side which can occupy a signaling position, in which they are on either side of the central panel and a retracting position, in which they fit into the template of the van.
  • This device makes it possible to obtain, in the signaling position, a signaling surface projecting beyond the template of the vehicle and, in the transport position after retraction and folding, an assembly not exceeding the template and allowing the free movement of the van.
  • the passage from one position to the other takes place automatically by the control center which also controls the light functions.
  • the chassis of the upper part is articulated on the van so that, in the retracted transport position, the central panel leaves visible a luminous display panel with variable messages, installed transversely on the roof of the van with its screen facing back.
  • Figure 1 is a side elevational view of the light boom with variable geometry when it is in the signaling position.
  • Figure 2 is an elevational view from the rear of the van when the light boom is deployed.
  • Figure 3 is an elevational view from the rear of the van when the light arrow is folded, and reveals the variable message panel.
  • Figure 4 is a side elevational view of the van showing a variant of folding the blades.
  • Figures 5 and 6 are schematic views from above showing a variant of the retraction kinematics of the blades.
  • Figures 7 and 8 are schematic views from above showing another variant of the retraction kinematics of the blades.
  • Figure 1 shows that the light boom with variable geometry 1 is fixed to the van 8 by means of fixing lugs 2a. It consists of two parts, a lower part 5 and an upper part 4.
  • the lower part 5 is carried by a low chassis 2 supporting a regulatory signaling panel 5a with a directional arrow rotatably mounted in the chassis 2 and connected to an electric motor 5b.
  • the upper part 4 is carried by a high chassis 3 supporting a regulatory light arrow, equipped with xenon flash lamps 4a of large diameter and halogen lamps 4b.
  • the movements of the two upper 4 and lower 5 parts of the arrow 1 are fully synchronized, both at the electro-mechanical level and in the programming of the light signals, by means of a control unit 6, so as to coordinate the set of commands necessary to fully open the light boom with variable geometry 1 and thus deliver a light signal in accordance with the standards in force, or fold the whole boom 1, to register it in the template of the van 8.
  • the frame 3 of the upper part 4 of the boom 1 is articulated on the van 8 so, when the boom is in the folded transport position against the roof of the van, leaving visible a variable message panel 7 arranged transversely on the roof of the van .
  • the pivoting movements of the upper chassis 3 are ensured by jacks visible in FIG. 1.
  • the light arrow 4 folds back inside a fairing 9 on the roof of the van to improve its aerodynamics.
  • the lower part 5 is liftable to completely release the rear part of the van 8 and thus give access to the rear doors of the van when they exist.
  • the light boom with variable geometry 1 is fully deployed and exceeds the size of the van 8.
  • the lower part 5 is composed of a fixed central panel 5c and of two lateral and retractable blades
  • the blades 5d supporting a signal chevron. This chevron is complete, when the blades 5d are placed on the same plane, and on either side of the central panel 5c.
  • the blades 5d are linked to the chassis 2 by links. They retract or deploy thanks to the action of two cylinders
  • the upper part 4 is carried by a high chassis 3 supporting a regulatory light arrow 4, equipped with xenon flashing lamps 4a of large diameter and halogen lamps 4b forming light arrows to indicate the direction of neutralization of the channel put in place (pavement drawdown on the right or on the left).
  • the upper part 4 is composed of a central panel 4c and side and retractable blades 4d supporting a signal chevron. This is complete when the blades are placed on the same plane, on either side of the central panel 4c.
  • the retractable blades 4d are connected to the chassis by connecting rods. They retract or deploy thanks to the action of two 4th cylinders fixed on the chassis 3. This makes it possible, respectively, to reduce the gauge of the van the folded upper part of the boom 1, or to obtain, in the deployed position, the top of the light arrow signal 1.
  • the upper part 4 When the upper part 4 is raised, it completely hides the variable message panel 7 (fig. 3).
  • the light arrow with variable geometry 1 is folded over and reveals the variable message panel 7.
  • the upper part 4 is folded in a fairing 9.
  • the retractable blades 4d are folded over the central panel 4c; it is the same for the retractable blades 5d of the lower part which are folded over the central panel 5c.
  • FIG. 4 which represents a variant of the retraction kinematics, the mobile blades 4d and 5d, instead of folding over the fixed panels 4c and 5c, fold back at 90 ° relative to these panels 4c and 5c for come in the direction of the van and follow the outline of the van 8.
  • the front deflector 9a constitutes part of the fairing 9 of the arrow 4.
  • FIG. 1 The blade assembly 4d and 5d and the deflector 9a forms the complete top and bottom fairing 9 of the boom 1. This considerably improves the aerodynamics and aesthetics of the van and its equipment.
  • Figures 5 and 6 show a variant of the deployment mode of the retractable blades 4d.
  • the chassis 2 comprises two extensible parts 2a which support the retractable blades 4d.
  • the width 2 of the chassis is conditioned by the lifting of the upper part of the arrow 1, which actuates rods to synchronize the opening movements of the movable parts of chassis 2a.
  • This embodiment also applies to chassis 3.
  • FIGS. 7 and 8 show, as a variant, the lower part 5 of the arrow, the retractable blades 5d of which fold back onto the central panel 5c and, optionally, onto the arrow 5b to make a complete cover of the lower part 5.

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Abstract

An illuminated arrow mounted on a van (8) for directing traffic. The arrow includes an upper portion (4) supported on a frame (3) and movable between an operative position in which it is vertical and capable of being used to direct traffic, and a transport position in which it is folded down onto the roof of the van. Said upper portion consists of a stationary central panel (4c) that does not project beyond the sides of the van, and two retractable side flaps that are movable between an operative position in which they lie on either side of the central panel (4c), and a folded position in which they do not project beyond the sides of the van, whereas the lower portion (5) is supported on a frame (2) and consists of a stationary central panel (5c) that does not project beyond the sides of the van, and two retractable side flaps that are movable between an operative position in which they lie on either side of the central panel (5c), and a retracted position in which they do not project beyond the sides of the van.

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FLECHE LUMINEUSE DE SIGNALISATION ROUTIERE MONTEE SUR ROAD SIGNALING LIGHT ARROW MOUNTED ON
FOURGONVAN
La présente invention concerne une flèche lumineuse à géométrie variable montée sur un fourgon utilitaire.The present invention relates to a light boom with variable geometry mounted on a utility van.
L'évolution de la signalisation des chantiers sur routes et autoroutes, compte-tenu de l'évolution de la moyenne des vitesses des véhicules, et de la banalisation des signalisations classiques de chantier, a conduit, en France, les responsables de la Direction de la Sécurité et de la Circulation Routière à mettre au point de nouveaux modes de balisages lumineux. Ceux-ci ont l'avantage d'être visibles de très loin, entre 200 m et 1000 m et de prévenir très tôt les automobilistes qu'ils vont aborder une zone de travaux ou une zone présentant un danger.The evolution of the signaling of construction sites on roads and motorways, taking into account the evolution of the average speed of vehicles, and the trivialization of classic signals of construction site, led, in France, the managers of the Direction of Safety and Road Traffic to develop new modes of lighting. These have the advantage of being visible from very far away, between 200 m and 1000 m and of warning motorists very early that they are going to approach a work area or an area presenting a danger.
Pour que cette signalisation soit pertinente, les services de la Direction de la Sécurité et de la Circulation Routière ont établi des schémas rigoureux de construction de ces nouveaux dispositifs lumineux, dont notamment les dimensions en termes de largeur hors tout (2,2 m obligatoire) , hauteur hors tout (4,2 m obligatoire), nombre de feux à éclats, nombre de chevrons, diamètre des panneaux circulaires réglementaires, etc.. Chaque produit nouveau qui sera construit sur ce type devra être homologué pour être utilisé sur les routes et autoroutes.In order for this signage to be relevant, the services of the Directorate of Safety and Road Traffic have drawn up rigorous construction diagrams for these new light devices, including in particular the dimensions in terms of overall width (2.2 m mandatory) , overall height (4.2 m obligatory), number of flashing lights, number of rafters, diameter of regulatory circular panels, etc. Each new product which will be built on this type will have to be approved for use on roads and highways.
Les deux dimensions essentielles imposées par les services de la Direction de la Sécurité et de la Circulation Routière sont la largeur hors tout et la hauteur hors tout. Le gabarit autorisé des fourgons utilitaires étant de 1,95 m de largeur au maximum, il n'était pas possible de monter de tels équipements sur ces véhicules. Aussi, plusieurs types de remorques tractées comportant des flèches lumineuses de rabattement sont apparues sur le marché, soit montées à raison d'une flèche lumineuse par remorque, soit montées à raison de deux flèches lumineuses de rabattement par remorque pour créer un biseau mobile de sécurité comme décrit dans FR-A-2 706 923.The two essential dimensions imposed by the services of the Directorate of Safety and Road Traffic are overall width and overall height. The authorized size of the utility vans being 1.95 m wide at most, it was not possible to mount such equipment on these vehicles. Also, several types of towed trailers with luminous drawdown arrows have appeared on the market, either mounted with one light arrow per trailer, or mounted with two light drawdown arrows per trailer to create a mobile safety bevel as described in FR-A-2 706 923.
Ces équipements ne donnent pas entière satisfaction car pour être utilisés en permanence pour intervention sur des événements aléatoires, il serait nécessaire que chaque fourgon de sécurité tracte en permanence une remorque équipée d'un tel dispositif, ou soit équipé d'une flèche lumineuse de rabattement qui rend hors gabarit le véhicule et nécessite des dérogations au code de la route qui ne seraient pas nécessairement délivrées. Ceci est incompatible pour la sécurité que l'on veut obtenir avec cet équipement, pour une utilisation intensive, et prive ainsi les agents des services d'exploitation des routes et autoroutes d'un précieux équipement.This equipment is not entirely satisfactory because to be used permanently for intervention on random events, it would be necessary for each safety van to permanently tow a trailer equipped with such a device, or to be equipped with a luminous drawdown boom which makes the vehicle oversized and requires derogations from the highway code which would not necessarily be issued. This is incompatible with the safety that one wants to obtain with this equipment, for intensive use, and thus deprives the agents of the road and highway operating services of precious equipment.
La présente invention remédie à cet inconvénient en fournissant une flèche lumineuse à géométrie variable qui permet de monter sur un véhicule utilitaire une flèche lumineuse de rabattement conforme à la législation quand elle est en position de signalisation, et qui lorsqu'elle est en position de transport se réduit en hauteur et largeur pour venir s'inscrire dans le gabarit du fourgon.The present invention overcomes this drawback by providing a luminous arrow with variable geometry which makes it possible to mount on a utility vehicle a luminous folding arrow conforming to the legislation when it is in the signaling position, and which when it is in the transport position. is reduced in height and width to fit into the template of the van.
La présente invention permet, avec une approche totalement novatrice, de pallier aux carences des différents types de remorques tractées, tout en améliorant encore la perception du signal par les automobilistes en cas d'utilisation de ce nouveau dispositif sur événement aléatoire.The present invention makes it possible, with a completely innovative approach, to make up for the shortcomings of the different types of towed trailers, while still improving the perception of the signal by motorists when this new device is used on a random event.
Cette flèche lumineuse est composée comme dans EP-A-0 362 608, d'une partie inférieure disposée contre l'arrière du fourgon et d'une partie supérieure disposée sur le toit de ce fourgon.This luminous arrow is composed as in EP-A-0 362 608, of a lower part arranged against the rear of the van and of an upper part arranged on the roof of this van.
Selon l'invention, la partie supérieure est portée par un châssis pouvant occuper une position de signalisation, dans laquelle il est vertical, et une position de transport dans laquelle il est replié contre le toit du fourgon, cette partie étant composée d'un panneau fixe central s ' inscrivant dans le gabarit du fourgon et de deux pales latérales escamotables pouvant occuper une position de signalisation, dans laquelle elles sont de part et d'autre du panneau central, et une position rabattue, dans laquelle elles s'inscrivent dans le gabarit du fourgon, tandis que la partie inférieure est portée par un châssis et est composée d'un panneau central fixe, s' inscrivant dans le gabarit du fourgon, et de deux pales latérales escamotables pouvant occuper une position de signalisation, dans laquelle elles sont de part et d'autre du panneau central et une position d'escamotage, dans laquelle elles s'inscrivent dans le gabarit du fourgon. Ce dispositif permet d'obtenir, en position de signalisation, une surface de signalisation débordant du gabarit du véhicule et, en position de transport après escamotage et repliement, un ensemble ne dépassant pas du gabarit et permettant la libre circulation du fourgon. Le passage d'une position à l'autre s'effectue automatiquement par la centrale de commande qui régit également les fonctions lumineuses.According to the invention, the upper part is carried by a chassis which can occupy a signaling position, in which it is vertical, and a transport position in which it is folded against the roof of the van, this part being composed of a central fixed panel which fits into the template of the van and of two retractable lateral blades which can occupy a signaling position, in which they are on either side of the central panel, and a folded position, in which they fit into the template of the van, while the lower part is carried by a frame and is composed of a fixed central panel, s' registered in the template of the van, and two blades retractable side which can occupy a signaling position, in which they are on either side of the central panel and a retracting position, in which they fit into the template of the van. This device makes it possible to obtain, in the signaling position, a signaling surface projecting beyond the template of the vehicle and, in the transport position after retraction and folding, an assembly not exceeding the template and allowing the free movement of the van. The passage from one position to the other takes place automatically by the control center which also controls the light functions.
Dans une forme de réalisation, le châssis de la partie supérieure est articulé sur le fourgon de manière que, en position escamotée de transport, le panneau central laisse visible un panneau d'affichage lumineux à messages variables, installé transversalement sur le toit du fourgon avec son écran tourné vers l'arrière. Cela permet d'utiliser le même fourgon pour d'autres fonctions. De toute façon l'invention sera bien comprise à l'aide de la description qui suit, en référence aux dessins schématiques annexés représentant à titre d'exemples non limitatifs plusieurs formes d'exécution de ce nouveau dispositif. La figure 1 est une vue de côté en élévation de la flèche lumineuse à géométrie variable lorsqu'elle est en position de signalisation.In one embodiment, the chassis of the upper part is articulated on the van so that, in the retracted transport position, the central panel leaves visible a luminous display panel with variable messages, installed transversely on the roof of the van with its screen facing back. This allows the same van to be used for other functions. In any case, the invention will be well understood with the aid of the description which follows, with reference to the appended schematic drawings showing by way of nonlimiting examples several embodiments of this new device. Figure 1 is a side elevational view of the light boom with variable geometry when it is in the signaling position.
La figure 2 est une vue en élévation par l'arrière du fourgon lorsque la flèche lumineuse est déployée.Figure 2 is an elevational view from the rear of the van when the light boom is deployed.
La figure 3 est une vue en élévation par l'arrière du fourgon lorsque la flèche lumineuse est repliée, et laisse apparaître le panneau à messages variables.Figure 3 is an elevational view from the rear of the van when the light arrow is folded, and reveals the variable message panel.
La figure 4 est une vue de côté en élévation du fourgon montrant une variante de repliement des pales.Figure 4 is a side elevational view of the van showing a variant of folding the blades.
Les figures 5 et 6 sont des vues schématiques par dessus montrant une variante de la cinématique d'escamotage des pales.Figures 5 and 6 are schematic views from above showing a variant of the retraction kinematics of the blades.
Les figures 7 et 8 sont des vues schématiques par- dessus montrant une autre variante de la cinématique d'escamotage des pales.Figures 7 and 8 are schematic views from above showing another variant of the retraction kinematics of the blades.
La figure 1 montre que la flèche lumineuse à géométrie variable 1 est fixée au fourgon 8 par l'intermédiaire de pattes de fixation 2a. Elle est constituée de deux parties, une partie inférieure 5 et une partie supérieure 4.Figure 1 shows that the light boom with variable geometry 1 is fixed to the van 8 by means of fixing lugs 2a. It consists of two parts, a lower part 5 and an upper part 4.
La partie inférieure 5 est portée par un châssis bas 2 supportant un panneau de signalisation réglementaire 5a avec une flèche directionnelle monté rotatif dans le châssis 2 et relié à un moteur électrique 5b.The lower part 5 is carried by a low chassis 2 supporting a regulatory signaling panel 5a with a directional arrow rotatably mounted in the chassis 2 and connected to an electric motor 5b.
La partie supérieure 4 est portée par un châssis haut 3 supportant une flèche lumineuse réglementaire, équipée de lampes à éclats au xénon 4a de grand diamètre et de lampes halogènes 4b. Les mouvements des deux parties supérieure 4 et inférieure 5 de la flèche 1, sont entièrement synchronisées, tant au niveau électro-mécanique que de la programmation des signaux lumineux, par l'intermédiaire d'une centrale de commande 6, de manière à coordonner l'ensemble des ordres nécessaires pour ouvrir en totalité la flèche lumineuse à géométrie variable 1 et délivrer ainsi un signal lumineux conforme aux normes en vigueur, ou replier l'ensemble de la flèche 1, pour l'inscrire dans le gabarit du fourgon 8.The upper part 4 is carried by a high chassis 3 supporting a regulatory light arrow, equipped with xenon flash lamps 4a of large diameter and halogen lamps 4b. The movements of the two upper 4 and lower 5 parts of the arrow 1 are fully synchronized, both at the electro-mechanical level and in the programming of the light signals, by means of a control unit 6, so as to coordinate the set of commands necessary to fully open the light boom with variable geometry 1 and thus deliver a light signal in accordance with the standards in force, or fold the whole boom 1, to register it in the template of the van 8.
Le châssis 3 de la partie haute 4 de la flèche 1 est articulé sur le fourgon 8 pour, lorsque la flèche est en position rabattue de transport contre le toit du fourgon, laisser visible un panneau à messages variables 7 disposé transversalement sur le toit du fourgon. Les mouvements de pivotement du châssis supérieur 3 sont assurés par des vérins visibles sur la figure 1. La flèche lumineuse 4 se replie à l'intérieur d'un carénage 9 sur le toit du fourgon pour améliorer son aérodynamique. La partie inférieure 5 est relevable pour libérer entièrement la partie arrière du fourgon 8 et donner ainsi l'accès aux portes arrière du fourgon quand elles existent.The frame 3 of the upper part 4 of the boom 1 is articulated on the van 8 so, when the boom is in the folded transport position against the roof of the van, leaving visible a variable message panel 7 arranged transversely on the roof of the van . The pivoting movements of the upper chassis 3 are ensured by jacks visible in FIG. 1. The light arrow 4 folds back inside a fairing 9 on the roof of the van to improve its aerodynamics. The lower part 5 is liftable to completely release the rear part of the van 8 and thus give access to the rear doors of the van when they exist.
A la figure 2, la flèche lumineuse à géométrie variable 1 est déployée en totalité et dépasse le gabarit du fourgon 8.In FIG. 2, the light boom with variable geometry 1 is fully deployed and exceeds the size of the van 8.
Les flèches en traits mixtes montrent que la rotation de la flèche motorisée 5b permet d'indiquer le sens de la neutralisation de voie mise en placeThe arrows in dashed lines show that the rotation of the motorized boom 5b makes it possible to indicate the direction of neutralization of the track put in place.
(respectivement au neutre, rabattement de chaussée par la droite ou par la gauche) .(respectively in neutral, drawdown of roadway on the right or on the left).
La partie inférieure 5 est composée d'un panneau central fixe 5c et de deux pales latérales et escamotablesThe lower part 5 is composed of a fixed central panel 5c and of two lateral and retractable blades
5d supportant un chevron de signalisation. Ce chevron est complet, quand les pales 5d sont placées sur un même plan, et de part et d'autre du panneau central 5c. Les pales 5d sont liées au châssis 2 par des biellettes. Elles rétractent ou se déploient grâce à l'action de deux vérins5d supporting a signal chevron. This chevron is complete, when the blades 5d are placed on the same plane, and on either side of the central panel 5c. The blades 5d are linked to the chassis 2 by links. They retract or deploy thanks to the action of two cylinders
5e, hydrauliques ou électriques, fixés sur le châssis 2, pour, respectivement, réduire au gabarit du fourgon, la partie inférieure repliée de la flèche lumineuse 1, ou pour obtenir, en position dépliée, le bas du signal de la flèche lumineuse 1. Dans les pales 5d sont aménagées des réservations 5f et 5g pour laisser visibles, respectivement, les équipements lumineux arrière 8a et la plaque d'immatriculation 8b du fourgon 8.5th, hydraulic or electric, fixed to the chassis 2, to, respectively, reduce to the size of the van, the folded lower part of the light arrow 1, or to obtain, in the unfolded position, the bottom of the signal of the light arrow 1. In the 5d blades are arranged reservations 5f and 5g to leave visible, respectively, the rear lighting equipment 8a and the license plate 8b of the van 8.
La partie supérieure 4 est portée par un châssis haut 3 supportant une flèche lumineuse réglementaire 4, équipée de lampes à éclats au xénon 4a de grand diamètre et de lampes halogènes 4b formant des flèches lumineuses pour indiquer le sens de la neutralisation de voie mise en place (rabattement de chaussée par la droite ou par la gauche) . La partie supérieure 4 est composée d'un panneau central 4c et de pales latérales et escamotables 4d supportant un chevron de signalisation. Celui-ci est complet lorsque les pales sont placées sur un même plan, de part et d'autre du panneau central 4c. Les pales escamotables 4d sont reliées au châssis par des biellettes. Elles se rétractent ou se déploient grâce à l'action de deux vérins 4e fixés sur le châssis 3. Ceci permet, respectivement, de réduire au gabarit du fourgon la partie supérieure repliée de la flèche 1, ou d'obtenir, en position déployée, le haut du signal de la flèche lumineuse 1. Quand la partie supérieure 4 est relevée, elle cache entièrement le panneau à messages variables 7 (fig. 3) .The upper part 4 is carried by a high chassis 3 supporting a regulatory light arrow 4, equipped with xenon flashing lamps 4a of large diameter and halogen lamps 4b forming light arrows to indicate the direction of neutralization of the channel put in place (pavement drawdown on the right or on the left). The upper part 4 is composed of a central panel 4c and side and retractable blades 4d supporting a signal chevron. This is complete when the blades are placed on the same plane, on either side of the central panel 4c. The retractable blades 4d are connected to the chassis by connecting rods. They retract or deploy thanks to the action of two 4th cylinders fixed on the chassis 3. This makes it possible, respectively, to reduce the gauge of the van the folded upper part of the boom 1, or to obtain, in the deployed position, the top of the light arrow signal 1. When the upper part 4 is raised, it completely hides the variable message panel 7 (fig. 3).
A la figure 3, la flèche lumineuse à géométrie variable 1 est repliée et laisse apparaître le panneau à messages variables 7. La partie supérieure 4 est repliée dans un carénage 9. Les pales escamotables 4d sont repliées sur le panneau central 4c ; il en est de même pour les pales escamotables 5d de la partie inférieure qui sont repliées sur le panneau central 5c. A la figure 4, qui représente une variante de la cinématique d'escamotage, les pales mobiles 4d et 5d, au lieu de se replier sur les panneaux fixes 4c et 5c, se replient à 90° par rapport à ces panneaux 4c et 5c pour venir en direction du fourgon et épouser le contour de fourgon 8. Le déflecteur avant 9a constitue une partie du carénage 9 de la flèche 4. L'ensemble pales 4d et 5d et le déflecteur 9a forme le carénage 9 complet haut et bas de la flèche 1. Ceci améliore considérablement l'aérodynamique et l'esthétique du fourgon et de son équipement. Les figures 5 et 6 montrent une variante du mode de déploiement des pales escamotables 4d. Dans cette réalisation, le châssis 2 comporte deux parties extensibles 2a qui supportent les pales escamotables 4d. La largeur 2 du châssis est conditionnée par la levée de la partie supérieure de la flèche 1, qui met en action des biellettes pour synchroniser les mouvements d'ouverture des parties mobiles de châssis 2a. Cette réalisation s'applique également au châssis 3.In FIG. 3, the light arrow with variable geometry 1 is folded over and reveals the variable message panel 7. The upper part 4 is folded in a fairing 9. The retractable blades 4d are folded over the central panel 4c; it is the same for the retractable blades 5d of the lower part which are folded over the central panel 5c. In FIG. 4, which represents a variant of the retraction kinematics, the mobile blades 4d and 5d, instead of folding over the fixed panels 4c and 5c, fold back at 90 ° relative to these panels 4c and 5c for come in the direction of the van and follow the outline of the van 8. The front deflector 9a constitutes part of the fairing 9 of the arrow 4. The blade assembly 4d and 5d and the deflector 9a forms the complete top and bottom fairing 9 of the boom 1. This considerably improves the aerodynamics and aesthetics of the van and its equipment. Figures 5 and 6 show a variant of the deployment mode of the retractable blades 4d. In this embodiment, the chassis 2 comprises two extensible parts 2a which support the retractable blades 4d. The width 2 of the chassis is conditioned by the lifting of the upper part of the arrow 1, which actuates rods to synchronize the opening movements of the movable parts of chassis 2a. This embodiment also applies to chassis 3.
Les figures 7 et 8 représentent, en variante, la partie inférieure 5 de la flèche dont les pales escamotables 5d se replient sur le panneau central 5c et, éventuellement, sur la flèche 5b pour réaliser un cache complet de la partie inférieure 5.FIGS. 7 and 8 show, as a variant, the lower part 5 of the arrow, the retractable blades 5d of which fold back onto the central panel 5c and, optionally, onto the arrow 5b to make a complete cover of the lower part 5.
La description qui précède met en évidence l'intérêt que peut avoir ce nouveau type de flèche lumineuse à géométrie variable 1, partout où il est nécessaire d'avoir en permanence une possibilité de baliser, en urgence et 24h/24, des voies avec une signalisation lumineuse. The foregoing description highlights the advantage that this new type of luminous arrow with variable geometry 1 can have, wherever it is necessary to have a permanent possibility of marking out, in emergency and 24 hours a day, tracks with a light signaling.

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1/ Flèche lumineuse de signalisation routière montée sur fourgon, comprenant une partie inférieure (5) disposée contre l'arrière du fourgon (8) et une partie supérieure (4) disposée sur le toit de ce fourgon caractérisée en ce que la partie supérieure (4) est portée par un châssis (3) pouvant occuper une position de signalisation, dans laquelle il est vertical, et une position de transport dans laquelle il est replié contre le toit du fourgon (8), cette partie étant composée d'un panneau fixe central (4c) s 'inscrivant dans le gabarit du fourgon et de deux pales latérales escamotables (4d) pouvant occuper une position de signalisation, dans laquelle elles sont de part et d'autre du panneau central (4c) , et une position rabattue, dans laquelle elles s'inscrivent dans le gabarit du fourgon, tandis que la partie inférieure (5) est portée par un châssis (2) et est composée d'un panneau central fixe (5c), s ' inscrivant dans le gabarit du fourgon, et de deux pales latérales escamotables (5d) pouvant occuper une position de signalisation, dans laquelle elles sont de part et d'autre du panneau central (5c) et une position d'escamotage, dans laquelle elles s'inscrivent dans le gabarit du fourgon.1 / Light arrow for road signs mounted on a van, comprising a lower part (5) disposed against the rear of the van (8) and an upper part (4) disposed on the roof of this van, characterized in that the upper part ( 4) is carried by a chassis (3) which can occupy a signaling position, in which it is vertical, and a transport position in which it is folded against the roof of the van (8), this part being composed of a panel central fixed (4c) in the template of the van and two retractable side blades (4d) that can occupy a signaling position, in which they are on either side of the central panel (4c), and a folded position , in which they fit into the template of the van, while the lower part (5) is carried by a frame (2) and is composed of a fixed central panel (5c), which fits into the template of the van , and two lat blades retractable rales (5d) can occupy a signaling position, wherein they are on either side of the central panel (5c) and a retracted position, wherein they are embedded in the van of the template.
2/ Flèche lumineuse selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que chacune des pales escamotables (4d, 5d) est reliée au châssis correspondant (4c, 5c) par des biellettes et par un vérin (4e, 5e) , hydraulique ou électrique, dont l'alimentation est régie par une centrale de commande commune (6) . 3/ Flèche lumineuse selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que, en position escamotée, chaque pale (4d, 5d) est repliée à 180° contre le panneau central (4c, 5c) correspondant.2 / light arrow according to claim 1, characterized in that each of the retractable blades (4d, 5d) is connected to the corresponding chassis (4c, 5c) by rods and by a jack (4th, 5th), hydraulic or electric, including the power supply is governed by a common control unit (6). 3 / light arrow according to claim 1, characterized in that, in the retracted position, each blade (4d, 5d) is folded 180 ° against the corresponding central panel (4c, 5c).
4/ Flèche lumineuse selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que, en position escamotée, chaque pale (4d, 5d) est repliée à 90° par rapport au panneau central (4c, 5c) correspondant et en direction du fourgon (8) , en formant un carénage de protection des moyens de signalisation, tandis qu'un déflecteur frontal (9a) est fixé sur le toit du fourgon, devant la zone de rabattement de la partie supérieure (4) de la flèche lumineuse.4 / light arrow according to claim 1, characterized in that, in the retracted position, each blade (4d, 5d) is folded at 90 ° relative to the central panel (4c, 5c) corresponding and in the direction of the van (8), forming a protective fairing for the signaling means, while a front deflector (9a) is fixed on the roof of the van, in front of the drawdown zone of the upper part (4) of the light arrow.
5/ Flèche lumineuse selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que le châssis (3) de la partie supérieure (4) est articulé sur le fourgon (8) de manière que, en position escamotée de transport, le panneau central (4c) laisse visible un panneau (7) d'affichage lumineux à messages variables, installé transversalement sur le toit du fourgon avec son écran tourné vers l'arrière.5 / light arrow according to claim 1, characterized in that the frame (3) of the upper part (4) is articulated on the van (8) so that, in the retracted transport position, the central panel (4c) leaves visible a panel (7) of luminous display with variable messages, installed transversely on the roof of the van with its screen turned towards the rear.
6/ Flèche lumineuse selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que la partie supérieure (4) supporte une flèche lumineuse (4a, 4b) , composée de lampes à diode et de lampes à éclats, tandis que la partie inférieure (5) porte un panneau de signalisation à chevrons et que la partie centrale (5c) de la partie inférieure (5) porte un panneau (5a) à flèche directionnelle, rotatif et motorisé, panneau dont le moteur électrique (5b) est sous la commande et le contrôle d'une centrale de commande commune (6) régissant la signalisation lumineuse et les mouvements des pales. 7/ Flèche lumineuse selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que les pales escamotables (4d) sont portées par des parties (2a) du châssis inférieur (2), qui sont extensibles transversalement par rapport à ce châssis. 6 / light arrow according to claim 1, characterized in that the upper part (4) supports a light arrow (4a, 4b), composed of diode lamps and flashing lamps, while the lower part (5) carries a herringbone traffic sign and that the central part (5c) of the lower part (5) carries a panel (5a) with directional arrow, rotary and motorized, panel whose electric motor (5b) is under the command and control of 'a common control center (6) governing the light signaling and the movements of the blades. 7 / light arrow according to claim 1, characterized in that the retractable blades (4d) are carried by parts (2a) of the lower frame (2), which are extendable transversely with respect to this frame.
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