WO2014184581A1 - Appareil d'éclairage et procédé d'utilisation de celui-ci - Google Patents

Appareil d'éclairage et procédé d'utilisation de celui-ci Download PDF

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WO2014184581A1
WO2014184581A1 PCT/GB2014/051514 GB2014051514W WO2014184581A1 WO 2014184581 A1 WO2014184581 A1 WO 2014184581A1 GB 2014051514 W GB2014051514 W GB 2014051514W WO 2014184581 A1 WO2014184581 A1 WO 2014184581A1
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housing
access point
wireless access
lighting apparatus
outdoor lighting
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David Johnston
Michael King
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North Lighting Limited
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S8/00—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation
    • F21S8/08—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation with a standard
    • F21S8/085—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation with a standard of high-built type, e.g. street light
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S8/00—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation
    • F21S8/08—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation with a standard
    • F21S8/085—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation with a standard of high-built type, e.g. street light
    • F21S8/086—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation with a standard of high-built type, e.g. street light with lighting device attached sideways of the standard, e.g. for roads and highways
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04W—WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
    • H04W88/00—Devices specially adapted for wireless communication networks, e.g. terminals, base stations or access point devices
    • H04W88/08—Access point devices
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V15/00—Protecting lighting devices from damage
    • F21V15/01—Housings, e.g. material or assembling of housing parts
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V33/00—Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21W—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO USES OR APPLICATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS
    • F21W2131/00—Use or application of lighting devices or systems not provided for in codes F21W2102/00-F21W2121/00
    • F21W2131/10—Outdoor lighting
    • F21W2131/103—Outdoor lighting of streets or roads
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO THE FORM OR THE KIND OF THE LIGHT SOURCES OR OF THE COLOUR OF THE LIGHT EMITTED
    • F21Y2105/00—Planar light sources
    • F21Y2105/10—Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO THE FORM OR THE KIND OF THE LIGHT SOURCES OR OF THE COLOUR OF THE LIGHT EMITTED
    • F21Y2115/00—Light-generating elements of semiconductor light sources
    • F21Y2115/10—Light-emitting diodes [LED]

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  • the present invention relates to the provision of street lighting units equipped with at least one Wireless Access Point or Node.
  • WAP Wireles s Access Point
  • Wireless Access Points are secured on the outside of lampposts to provide the aforementioned access, hence they are visible and often unsightly, as well as being vulnerable to the elements and in particular criminal damage.
  • a lighting apparatus suitable for lighting at least part of a street, thoroughfare or public area, said apparatus including a housing, at least one lighting means and at least one power supply means connected to the same, wherein said housing includes at least one Wireless Access Point or Node and the power supply means provides power to both the lighting means and the Wireless Access Point or Node.
  • the lighting apparatus is for lighting an outdoor area.
  • the invention provides a street lantern head unit which contains a light unit and a Wireless Internet Access Point or Node entirely within the same.
  • the Wireless Access Point or Node allows access to the Internet via a wireless local area network (WLAN) . Further typically the apparatus allows Internet access to the public via at least one WLAN.
  • WLAN wireless local area network
  • the Wireless Access Point of Node is connected to a Local Area Network (LAN) .
  • LAN Local Area Network
  • the Wireless Access Point or Node is connected or wired to the LAN.
  • the LAN provides access to the Internet.
  • the WLAN and/or LAN provides access to the Internet via one or more Internet Service Providers.
  • the Wireless Access Point or Node includes at least one antenna. Typically as least part of the one or more antennae are located inside the housing. Further typically the one or more antennae are located substantially inside the housing. Preferably the antennae are located entirely within the housing. This has the advantage of eliminating the need for a gland and reduces the chance of the ingress of water. In one embodiment at least one of the antennae is located substantially in a hori2ontal plane.
  • At least part of the antenna extends from the housing.
  • at least part of the antenna extends from the housing through an aperture in the same.
  • at least one antenna extends in a substantially upward or vertical direction from an upward facing surface of the housing.
  • the lighting means is located substantially inside the housing.
  • the housing includes at least one substantially transparent or semi opaque portion.
  • the transparent or semi-opaque portion allows at least some of the light generated by the lighting means to be transmitted through and/or directed by the same.
  • the lighting means includes a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) .
  • the lighting means includes any one or any combination of lamps, fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps, halogen lamps and/or the like.
  • the housing includes a head portion.
  • the head portion includes the lighting means and the at least one substantially transparent or semi-opaque portion.
  • the head potion includes the Wireles s Access Point or Node.
  • the head portion is the housing.
  • the head portion includes the one or more antennae and/or LAN connection.
  • the apparatus and/or the head portion is mounted on a lamppost and/or pole in use.
  • the apparatus in enclosed within the lantern portion of an illumination unit, lamppost, street light and/or the like.
  • the Wireless Access Point or Node is powered by the power supply means of the lighting means.
  • the Wireless Access Point or Node only uses the power supply for the lighting means and does not have an independent power supply.
  • the incoming electricity supply is divided to supply electricity to the lighting means and the Wireless Access Point or Node.
  • At least the Wireless Access Point of the apparatus is mounted on a frame means.
  • the frame means is a bracket and/or the like.
  • the frame means provides a location on which to mount the Wireless Access Point.
  • the frame means and/or the Wireless Access Point can be removed or is detachably inserted into the housing.
  • the Wireless Access Point can be retrofitted to existing lantern and street lantern unit.
  • the frame means is movable from a first storage or transport condition to an in-use or support condition.
  • the Wireless Access Point or Node is attached to the frame using one or more fixing means.
  • the fixing means include clamping clips.
  • the clamping clips include serrations and/or teeth.
  • At least part of the housing can be opened such that the user can obtain access to the inside of the housing.
  • the housing includes at least two portions. Typically the housing includes an upper portion and a lower portion. Further typically the housing includes at least one hinge means.
  • the hinge means is located along an edge of the housing.
  • the upper and lower portions of the housing can be moved between a first open condition and a second closed condition.
  • the portions of the housing are arranged in a 'clam-shell' like arrangement and can be opened and closed as such.
  • a method of providing an apparatus including a Wireless Access Point or Node and a lighting means wherein said method includes the steps of; locating the Wireless Access Point or Node inside a housing including a lighting means and positioning the housing in an outdoor area.
  • a bracket means for location of at least one Wireless Access Point or Node within a lighting unit In a further aspect of the invention there is provided a bracket means for location of at least one Wireless Access Point or Node within a lighting unit.
  • a lighting unit suitable for use outdoors as a street light, said lighting unit including at least one Wireless Access Point or Node.
  • the lighting unit is a street light or lantern.
  • the Wireless Access Point or Node is powered by the same power source that powers the lighting means.
  • the Wireless Access Point is connected to a network.
  • the Wireless Access Point shares the street lantern power input.
  • the power source is divided into at least two channels in the lantern head. Further typically one channel provides power for the light and the other for the Wireless Access Point.
  • Figure 1 illustrates the inside of a lighting unit housing in accordance with one embodiment of the invention
  • Figure 2 shows the housing in a closed or in use condition in accordance with one embodiment of the invention
  • Figure 3 shows an open street lighting unit in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention
  • Figure 4a shows a WiFi node and LED power supply unit removed from the lantern casing
  • Figure 4b shows the lantern casing with the WiFi node and LED power supply unit removed.
  • the present invention relates to a support bracket which enables the fitting of Wireless Access Points and 4G Antenna inside Street Lanterns.
  • This 'Smart Lantern' enables the Wireless Access Point to be safely and securely fitted and powered inside the street lantern head unit. Thus reducing the risk of accidental and criminal damage as well as being more pleasing on the eye.
  • the Smart Lantern Bracket is usually pre-fitted at the build stage with each lighting manufacturer, requiring space of at least substantially 35mm in height and 66mm in length and breadth.
  • the bracket can be made to house multiple antennae, to enable WiFi, 4G and back haul of data and can allow the existing power supply to power the access point / node.
  • a street lantern 2 which includes a head unit housing 4 in an open condition and an illumination means 6 that produces light which shines through a partially transparent wall 8 in the housing 4. Also within the housing is a Wireless Access Point 10 which is powered by the same power unit 12 that powers the illumination means 6.
  • the housing 4 also includes a support frame that securely holds the Wireless Access Point / Node.
  • the support frame is foldable from an erected condition to a folded condition for ease of transportation and storage.
  • the frame includes a pair of spring loaded clamping clips to hold the node securely into the correct arrangement and orientation.
  • the top portion 14 and bottom portion 16 of the housing 4 are brought together and the housing is closed.
  • the head unit is then usually attached to a building, post or lamppost in use.
  • the housing is substantially weather proof when closed in the in-use position.
  • a resilient seal 18 around the edge of the lower portion of the housing prevents the ingress of moisture and ensures that the lantern complies with IP65, the international standard for weather proofing and ingress protection.
  • the lighting or illumination means 6 in this example comprises a plurality of LEDs.
  • the person skilled in the art will appreciate that other illumination means can be used such as halogen lamps and the like. LEDs are preferred because of their relatively low power consumption.
  • the illumination means and the Node are powered from the same electricity supply and preferably the same electrical cable feeding the street lantern.
  • FIG 2 shows the head unit 4 in a closed condition.
  • An aperture 20 in the top portion 14 of the housing allows the antenna 22 to protrude through the same.
  • a bulk head fitting in combination with a nut and gasket/O-ring arrangement around the antenna prevents the ingress of moisture through the aperture 20.
  • the protrusion of the antenna 22 in this manner allows wireless signals to be sent and received over a wide area.
  • FIG 3 wherein there is shown a preferred example of the invention that comprises a street lantern head unit 4 in an open condition. Inside the head unit is an array of LEDs 6 powered and controlled by an LED power control/distribution unit 30.
  • the power for the head unit 4 is introduced via a single electricity supply cable 32.
  • This supply is divided with a first conduit 34 supplying the power to the LED distribution unit 30 and a second conduit or cable 36 supplying power to the Wireless Access Point power pack or transformer 38.
  • the power from the pack 38 is fed to the Wireless Access Point 10 via a further cable 40.
  • the WiFi antenna 22 is located entirely within the housing and in this example is placed parallel to a side wall of the same. This arrangement is particularly useful in preventing the ingress of moisture.
  • FIG 4a shows this preferred embodiment with the lighting and WiFi unit removed from the housing 4.
  • This arrangement is particularly useful as at least the Wireless Access Point 10 can be retrofitted to existing lamp head units.
  • the Wireless Access Point can be wired to an existing network and/or wirelessly connected to the same to provide the user access to the network and/or Internet.
  • Figure 4b shows the housing 4 with the lighting and WiFi unit. Within the same is shown a centrally located mounting bracket 42 and the power supply 32 which is divided to provide a supply 34 to the lighting unit and a supply 36 to the Wireless Access Point.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un appareil d'éclairage d'extérieur (2) convenant comme réverbère. Cet appareil comprend un logement (4), au moins un organe d'éclairage (6), et au moins un organe d'alimentation électrique (12) connecté à l'organe d'éclairage (6). Le logement (4) comporte au moins un point d'accès radio (10), l'organe d'alimentation électrique (12) alimentant en électricité, à la fois l'organe d'éclairage (6) et le point d'accès radio (10).
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