WO2011139180A1 - Road sign - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to technical means of organizing traffic in the operation of roads and can be used in road signs with internal lighting.
- norms are established regarding the shape of the sign, brightness values, lighting coefficient, chromaticity coordinates, uniformity of brightness distribution over the entire image field, etc.
- the road sign according to the patent RU Ne 67107U1, published 2007.10.10 which includes a housing, at least one translucent panel, an internal lighting source, an external illumination source, an external illumination power supply unit installed inside a cavity formed by translucent panels, is known.
- the source of internal lighting is made in the form of one or more fluorescent lamps.
- the source of external illumination is based on LEDs.
- the power supply is connected to the AC mains in parallel with the source of the internal illumination of the mark.
- the problem to which the invention is directed is to create a compact and economical product with enhanced performance characteristics.
- the technical result of the present invention is to reduce the overall dimensions of the product, reduce power consumption, increase service life, increase reliability, simplify the design, reduce operating costs.
- a traffic sign device comprising a housing, a translucent panel with a graphic image, an internal backlight source, a power supply,
- the source of internal illumination is made in the form of LEDs
- the layout solution of the road sign allows to reduce the thickness and weight of the product by three times. Performing a graphic image of the sign from the retroreflective material on the back surface of the light-permeable panel allows to ensure the readability of the sign in the light and dark time of the day.
- the functional purpose of the road sign is preserved for road users when the power is turned off or another freelance situation.
- the implementation of the source of internal illumination in the form of an LED matrix can significantly reduce the amount of power consumption, increase the uptime of the product. This ensures the necessary thermal conditions.
- the design of the proposed utility model is much simpler than the known one, and its technical characteristics correspond to the regulatory parameters GOST R 52290-2004.
- FIG. 1 is a left side view of a traffic sign
- FIG. 2 is a front view of a road sign.
- the road sign contains a housing 1, a translucent panel
- the source of internal illumination 3 is made in the form of an assembly of LEDs - an LED matrix installed around the perimeter on the inner walls of the housing 1.
- the LED matrix is installed so that the light radiation is directed to the end surface 7 of the translucent panel 2.
- a geometric corrugation is applied to the rear surface of the panel 2.
- the device operates as follows.
- the source of internal illumination 3 When applying voltage from the power supply 4, the source of internal illumination 3 is turned on, made in the form of an LED matrix. The radiation from the LEDs through the end surface 7 is introduced into a transparent translucent panel 2, spreads along panel 2, it is reflected from the back corrugated surface, thereby increasing the brightness of the glow of the road sign.
- the implementation of the opaque panel 2 of high impact polycarbonate increases the life of the product.
- a graphic image of the sign made of retroreflective material will also be visible when illuminated, for example, by the headlights of a vehicle.
- the inventive design of a road sign based on LEDs is economical and easy to use. This increases the reliability and efficiency of traffic management.
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Abstract
The invention relates to technical means for organizing traffic on roads and can be used in road signs having illumination. The road sign comprises a body, at least one light-permeable panel made of polycarbonate with a graphical display, an internal illumination source and a power supply unit. The graphical display of the sign uses cat's eye material on the rear knurled surface of the light-permeable panel. The internal illumination source is in the form of an array of light-emitting diodes mounted so as to be able to introduce radiation within the light-permeable panel at the end surface thereof. The technical result involves reducing the overall dimensions of the article and the power required, increasing the service life and reliability, simplifying the construction and reducing operational waste.
Description
Дорожный знак Road sign
Изобретение относится к техническим средствам организации дорожного движения при эксплуатации автомобильных дорог и может быть использовано в дорожных знаках с внутренним освещением. The invention relates to technical means of organizing traffic in the operation of roads and can be used in road signs with internal lighting.
В соответствии с требованием ГОСТ Р 52290-2004 для знаков с внутренней подсветкой установлены нормы, касающиеся формы знака, значений яркости, коэффициента освещения, координаты цветности, равномерности распределения яркости по всему полю изображения и др. In accordance with the requirement of GOST R 52290-2004, for signs with internal illumination, norms are established regarding the shape of the sign, brightness values, lighting coefficient, chromaticity coordinates, uniformity of brightness distribution over the entire image field, etc.
Известен дорожный знак по патенту RU Ne 67107U1 , опубликованный 2007.10.10, который содержит корпус, по меньшей мере, одну светопроницаемую панель, источник внутреннего освещения, источник внешней подсветки, блок питания источника внешней подсветки, установленный внутри полости, образованной светопроницаемыми панелями. Источник внутреннего освещения выполнен в виде одной или нескольких люминесцентных ламп. Источник внешней подсветки выполнен на основе светодиодов. Блок питания подключен к сети переменного тока параллельно с источником внутреннего освещения знака. The road sign according to the patent RU Ne 67107U1, published 2007.10.10, which includes a housing, at least one translucent panel, an internal lighting source, an external illumination source, an external illumination power supply unit installed inside a cavity formed by translucent panels, is known. The source of internal lighting is made in the form of one or more fluorescent lamps. The source of external illumination is based on LEDs. The power supply is connected to the AC mains in parallel with the source of the internal illumination of the mark.
Недостатками данного устройства являются: The disadvantages of this device are:
- сложная технология исполнения, предусматривающая как внешнее освещение с использованием светодиодов, так и внутреннее освещение с использованием люминесцентных ламп; - a sophisticated technology of execution, providing for both external lighting using LEDs and internal lighting using fluorescent lamps;
- небольшой срок службы из-за использования в качестве источника внутренней подсветки люминесцентных ламп; - short service life due to the use of fluorescent lamps as a source of internal illumination;
- увеличенные затраты на эксплуатацию, связанные с большим количеством используемых деталей.
Задачей, на решение которой направлено заявляемое изобретение, является создание компактного и экономичного изделия с повышенными эксплуатационными характеристиками. - increased operating costs associated with a large number of used parts. The problem to which the invention is directed is to create a compact and economical product with enhanced performance characteristics.
Технический результат настоящего изобретения заключается в уменьшении массогабаритных показателей изделия, уменьшении потребляемой мощности, увеличении срока службы, повышении надежности, упрощении конструкции, снижении эксплуатационных расходов. The technical result of the present invention is to reduce the overall dimensions of the product, reduce power consumption, increase service life, increase reliability, simplify the design, reduce operating costs.
Для достижения указанного технического результата в устройстве дорожного знака, содержащем корпус, светопроницаемую панель с графическим изображением, источник внутренней подсветки, блок питания, To achieve the specified technical result in a traffic sign device comprising a housing, a translucent panel with a graphic image, an internal backlight source, a power supply,
- графическое изображение знака выполнено с использованием световозвращающего материала на задней поверхности светопроницаемой панели, - a graphic image of the sign is made using retroreflective material on the rear surface of the translucent panel,
- источник внутренней подсветки выполнен в виде светодиодов, - the source of internal illumination is made in the form of LEDs,
- светопроницаемая панель выполнена из поликарбоната,- translucent panel made of polycarbonate,
- светодиоды, установлены, по меньшей мере, на одной торцевой поверхности корпуса с возможностью введения излучения внутрь светопроницаемой панели, - LEDs mounted on at least one end surface of the housing with the possibility of introducing radiation into the translucent panel,
- для улучшения равномерности свечения знака на заднюю поверхность пластины нанесено геометрическое рифление. - to improve the uniformity of the glow of the sign on the back surface of the plate applied geometric corrugation.
Компоновочное решение дорожного знака позволяет снизить в три раза толщину и массу изделия. Выполнение графического изображения знака из световозвращающего материала на задней поверхности светопроницаемой панели позволяет обеспечить читаемость знака в светлое и темное время суток. Сохраняется функциональное назначение дорожного знака для участников движения на дорогах при отключении питания или другой внештатной
ситуации. Выполнение источника внутренней подсветки в виде светодиодной матрицы позволяет существенно снизить величину потребляемой мощности, увеличить срок безотказной работы изделия. При этом обеспечивается необходимый тепловой режим. Конструкция предлагаемой полезной модели значительно проще известной, а ее технические характеристики соответствуют нормативным параметрам ГОСТ Р 52290-2004. The layout solution of the road sign allows to reduce the thickness and weight of the product by three times. Performing a graphic image of the sign from the retroreflective material on the back surface of the light-permeable panel allows to ensure the readability of the sign in the light and dark time of the day. The functional purpose of the road sign is preserved for road users when the power is turned off or another freelance situation. The implementation of the source of internal illumination in the form of an LED matrix can significantly reduce the amount of power consumption, increase the uptime of the product. This ensures the necessary thermal conditions. The design of the proposed utility model is much simpler than the known one, and its technical characteristics correspond to the regulatory parameters GOST R 52290-2004.
Сущность предложенного технического решения поясняется чертежами, где The essence of the proposed technical solution is illustrated by drawings, where
- на фиг. 1 изображен вид слева дорожного знака; - in FIG. 1 is a left side view of a traffic sign;
- на фиг. 2 изображен вид спереди дорожного знака. - in FIG. 2 is a front view of a road sign.
Дорожный знак содержит корпус 1 , светопроницаемую панель The road sign contains a housing 1, a translucent panel
2, источник внутренней подсветки 3, блок питания 4 (фиг. 1 ). 2, the source of internal illumination 3, the power supply 4 (Fig. 1).
Графическое изображение 5 (фиг. 2), нанесенное на заднюю поверхности 6 (фиг. 1 ) светопроницаемой панели 2, выполнено из световозвращающей пленки, а светопроницаемая панель 2 выполнена из поликарбоната. / The graphic image 5 (Fig. 2), deposited on the rear surface 6 (Fig. 1) of the light-transmitting panel 2, is made of retroreflective film, and the light-transmitting panel 2 is made of polycarbonate. /
Источник внутренней подсветки 3 выполнен в виде сборки светодиодов - светодиодной матрицы, установленной по периметру на внутренних стенках корпуса 1. Светодиодная матрица установлена так, что световое излучение направлено в торцевую поверхность 7 светопроницаемой панели 2. The source of internal illumination 3 is made in the form of an assembly of LEDs - an LED matrix installed around the perimeter on the inner walls of the housing 1. The LED matrix is installed so that the light radiation is directed to the end surface 7 of the translucent panel 2.
Для улучшения равномерности свечения дорожного знака на заднюю поверхность панели 2 нанесено геометрическое рифление. To improve the uniformity of the glow of the road sign, a geometric corrugation is applied to the rear surface of the panel 2.
Устройство работает следующим образом. The device operates as follows.
При подаче напряжения от блока питания 4 включается источник внутренней подсветки 3, выполненный в виде светодиодной матрицы. Излучение от светодиодов через торцевую поверхность 7 вводится в прозрачную светопроницаемую панель 2, распространяется
вдоль панели 2, отражается от задней рифленой поверхности, увеличивая, таким образом, яркость свечения дорожного знака. When applying voltage from the power supply 4, the source of internal illumination 3 is turned on, made in the form of an LED matrix. The radiation from the LEDs through the end surface 7 is introduced into a transparent translucent panel 2, spreads along panel 2, it is reflected from the back corrugated surface, thereby increasing the brightness of the glow of the road sign.
Выполнение светонепроницаемой панели 2 из ударопрочного поликарбоната повышает срок службы изделия. The implementation of the opaque panel 2 of high impact polycarbonate increases the life of the product.
В случае аварийного отключения блока питания 4 или другой внештатной ситуации графическое изображение знака, выполненное из световозвращающего материала, также будет видно при освещении, например, фарами транспортного средства. In the event of an emergency shutdown of the power supply unit 4 or other emergency situation, a graphic image of the sign made of retroreflective material will also be visible when illuminated, for example, by the headlights of a vehicle.
Замена люминисцентных ламп на светодиоды повышает компактность и ресурс работы изделия, снижает энергозатраты, Replacing fluorescent lamps with LEDs increases the compactness and life of the product, reduces energy consumption,
Заявляемая конструкция дорожного знака на основе светодиодов является экономичной и удобной в эксплуатации. При этом повышается надежность и эффективность управления дорожным движением.
The inventive design of a road sign based on LEDs is economical and easy to use. This increases the reliability and efficiency of traffic management.
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1. Дорожный знак, содержащий корпус, по меньшей мере, одну светопроницаемую панель с графическим изображением, источник внутренней подсветки, блок питания, отличающийся тем, что графическое изображение знака выполнено с использованием световозвращающего материала на задней поверхности светопроницаемой панели, а источник внутренней подсветки выполнен в виде светодиодов. 1. A road sign comprising a housing, at least one translucent panel with a graphic image, an internal illumination source, a power supply, characterized in that the graphic image of the sign is made using retroreflective material on the rear surface of the translucent panel, and the internal illumination source is made in LEDs.
2. Дорожный знак, по п. 1 , отличающийся тем, что светопроницаемая панель выполнена из поликарбоната. 2. The road sign according to claim 1, characterized in that the translucent panel is made of polycarbonate.
3. Дорожный знак, по п. 1 , отличающийся тем, что светодиоды установлены, по меньшей мере, на одной торцевой поверхности корпуса с возможностью введения излучения внутрь светопроницаемой панели. 3. The road sign according to claim 1, characterized in that the LEDs are installed on at least one end surface of the housing with the possibility of introducing radiation into the translucent panel.
4. Дорожный знак, по п. 1 , отличающийся тем, что для улучшения равномерности свечения знака на заднюю поверхность светопроницаемой панели нанесено геометрическое рифление. 4. The road sign according to claim 1, characterized in that in order to improve the uniformity of the glow of the sign, a geometric corrugation is applied to the rear surface of the translucent panel.
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