Flashing system in no-signal environment

Abstract

The invention belongs to the field of navigation lights, and particularly relates to a flashing system in a signal-free environment. The invention provides a flashing system in a no-signal environment, comprising: at least three lamps arranged in sequence; the communication range of the radio frequency serial port communication module covers all the lamps, and the radio frequency serial port communication module simultaneously sends flash instructions to all the lamps at set intervals; the time delay device is connected with the lamp; and after receiving the radio frequency serial port communication, the time delay device controls the lamps to flash according to set time intervals, so that the lamps flash according to an arrangement sequence. The invention discloses a flashing system in a signal-free environment, which can be adapted to special scenes without external power supply and signal coverage, such as fields and mountainous areas, realizes long-distance ordered flashing and meets the core requirements of runway navigation illumination in the scenes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of navigation lights, specifically relating to a flashing system in a signalless environment. Background Technology

[0002] Navigation lights, as crucial equipment for ensuring safety in various traffic scenarios, are widely used in diverse outdoor environments. Their stable operation relies on specific application environments, primarily consisting of two core components: the power supply environment and the communication environment. The power supply environment is the fundamental prerequisite for the continuous operation of navigation lights, referring to the power system that provides a stable and continuous power supply to the equipment, ensuring that the lights can emit light stably for extended periods and fulfill their warning and guidance functions. The communication environment is key to the orderly operation of navigation lights, used to transmit control signals so that multiple navigation lights can flash sequentially according to preset logic, thereby creating a clear and standardized warning and guidance effect and ensuring traffic safety.

[0003] In conventional applications, a continuous power supply and stable communication signals are readily available, fully meeting the operational requirements of navigation lights and enabling them to function properly. However, in certain special scenarios, such as remote mountainous areas, the deployment of navigation lights faces numerous practical challenges due to their unique geographical environment and remote location. In such remote mountainous environments, limitations imposed by terrain and infrastructure development prevent the provision of a continuous and stable power supply, failing to meet the long-term power demands of the navigation lights. Simultaneously, the lack of effective communication signal coverage in these areas hinders the establishment of communication links for controlling the sequential flashing of the navigation lights, preventing them from achieving their preset sequential flashing function.

[0004] However, remote mountainous areas often have a real need for navigation lights, as their traffic safety also requires the warning and guidance of navigation lights. Existing navigation lights, which rely on conventional power and communication environments, cannot adapt to the special scenarios of such remote mountainous areas where there is no continuous power supply or communication signal. This makes it difficult to meet the navigation light needs in these areas, thus affecting traffic safety. Therefore, there is an urgent need for navigation light technologies adapted to such special environments to overcome the limitations of existing navigation light applications. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present invention provides a flashing system for use in signal-free environments, which can effectively solve the problems in the background art.

[0006] This invention provides a flashing system for use in signal-free environments, comprising:

[0007] There shall be at least three light fixtures arranged in sequence;

[0008] The radio frequency serial communication module has a communication range that covers all lamps and sends flashing commands to all lamps simultaneously at set intervals.

[0009] And a delay device, connected to the lamps; after receiving the radio frequency serial communication, the delay device controls the lamps to flash according to the set time interval, so that the lamps flash in a sequence.

[0010] The present invention also provides another solution, including:

[0011] The light assembly consists of no fewer than three groups arranged in sequence; each light assembly contains no fewer than three light fixtures arranged in sequence.

[0012] The radio frequency serial communication module is located inside the light group. Its communication range is greater than the distance between adjacent light groups but less than the distance between the light groups in between. The radio frequency serial communication module transmits the flashing command sequentially according to the order of the light groups, so that the light groups flash in the order they are arranged.

[0013] And a delay device, which is located in the lamp group and connected to the lamps; after receiving radio frequency serial communication, the delay device controls the lamps in the lamp group to flash according to their respective set time intervals, so that the lamps flash in a sequence.

[0014] As a further optimization of the present invention, the spacing between lamps in each lamp group is 30-50m.

[0015] As a further optimization of the present invention, the radio frequency serial communication module is located at the very end of the lamp arrangement sequence.

[0016] As a further optimization of the present invention, it also includes a power generation device for supplying power to the lamps, wherein the power generation device adopts one or a combination of two or three of the following: a photovoltaic power generation device, a wind power generation device, or a hydrogen power generation device.

[0017] As a further optimization of the present invention, the lamp is powered by AC mains voltage; the power generation device is a photovoltaic power generation device, including:

[0018] Photovoltaic panels collect solar energy and convert it into electrical energy;

[0019] And energy storage inverters convert the electrical energy from the photovoltaic panels into mains voltage to power the lights.

[0020] As a further optimization of the present invention, the lamp is powered by AC mains voltage; the power generation device is a wind power generation device, including:

[0021] Wind turbines collect wind energy and convert it into electrical energy;

[0022] The charging controller converts the electrical energy from the wind turbine into high-voltage direct current.

[0023] High-voltage battery stores the high-voltage DC power output from the charging controller;

[0024] And an energy storage inverter, which converts the high-voltage DC power from the high-voltage battery into AC voltage to power the lights.

[0025] As a further optimization of the present invention, the lamp is powered by AC mains voltage; the power generation device is a hydrogen energy power generation device, including:

[0026] A hydrogen generator converts hydrogen energy from a hydrogen tank into electrical energy.

[0027] And an inverter, which converts the electrical energy from the hydrogen generator into mains voltage to power the lights.

[0028] As a further optimization of the present invention, the lamp is powered by DC; it also includes a low-voltage battery for storing electrical energy collected by the power generation device and powering the lamp.

[0029] This invention discloses a flashing system for signal-free environments. This system is adaptable to special scenarios such as wilderness and mountainous areas where there is no external power supply and no signal coverage, enabling the orderly sequential flashing of runway lights and meeting the core requirements of runway navigation lighting in such scenarios. This invention also addresses the technical shortcomings of existing RF serial communication modules, which have limited signal coverage. In practical deployments, there are often situations where the spacing between lights is too large, creating a mismatch that prevents traditional solutions from achieving stable sequential flashing control in signal-free environments. This invention specifically addresses this pain point, effectively solving the compatibility problem between the small signal coverage of the RF serial communication module and the large spacing of the lights, ensuring the stable implementation of sequential flashing functionality in special environments with no power supply and no signal. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Example 1;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the power generation device in Example 1;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Example 2;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the power generation device in Example 2;

[0034] The components include: lamp group 1, lamp 1a, RF serial communication module 2, main control cabinet 3, and communication line 4. Detailed Implementation

[0035] Example 1

[0036] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment is specifically applied to a sequential flash lamp, including a lamp 1a, an RF serial communication module 2, and a delay device.

[0037] The light fixture 1a is specifically a navigation light. There are usually 20-30 light fixtures 1a. In this embodiment, there are 20 light fixtures 1a. The 20 light fixtures 1a are arranged linearly in sequence with the same spacing.

[0038] An RF serial communication module 2 is provided, and it can communicate with all lamp groups 1 simultaneously. For an RF serial communication module 2 to communicate simultaneously with all lamps 1a, all lamps 1a must fall within the signal coverage range of the RF serial communication module 2. It should be noted that lamps 1a also have RF serial ports for communication with the RF serial communication module 2.

[0039] This embodiment also includes a main control cabinet 3, with the radio frequency serial communication module 2 located inside the main control cabinet 3. The main control cabinet 3 is located at the tail end of the 20 lamps 1a, and all lamps 1a should fall within the maximum radius of the radio frequency serial communication module 2.

[0040] In embodiments where there are a large number of other lamps 1a, the main control cabinet 3 can also be located in the middle of all lamps 1a, and all lamps 1a should fall within the maximum diameter range of the radio frequency serial communication module 2.

[0041] In this embodiment, a delay device is provided for each lamp 1a. The delay device is connected to the corresponding lamp 1a and controls each lamp 1a to flash at a set time interval. That is, after synchronously receiving the flashing command from the RF serial communication module 2, the flashing time of different lamps 1a is different. For example, the first lamp 1a flashes first, the second lamp 1a flashes after a 0.05-second interval, the third lamp 1a flashes after a 0.1-second interval, and so on, until the last twentieth lamp 1a flashes after a 0.95-second interval. Thus, sequential flashing from front to back can be achieved. Of course, in other embodiments, the interval time can be arbitrarily set according to actual needs.

[0042] In this embodiment, the radio frequency serial communication module 2 sends flashing commands to all lamps 1a at set intervals, for example, once every 1 second. Then, after the twentieth lamp 1a flashes, the first lamp 1a in the first position flashes again, and the other lamps 1a repeat the previous steps, thus achieving continuous flashing in sequence.

[0043] like Figure 2 As shown, considering that there is no power source available in the mountains, this embodiment also includes a dedicated power generation device, which is used to provide stable power to the lamp 1a.

[0044] The power generation device in this embodiment integrates a photovoltaic power generation device, a wind power generation device, and a hydrogen power generation device. In other embodiments, any one or a combination of two of the photovoltaic power generation device, wind power generation device, and hydrogen power generation device may be used.

[0045] In this embodiment, the lamp group 1 adopts a 220V AC mains voltage power supply mode, and the photovoltaic power generation device specifically includes a photovoltaic power generation panel and an energy storage inverter.

[0046] Photovoltaic panels efficiently collect sunlight from nature and convert it directly into electrical energy, providing the initial power source for the entire power supply system.

[0047] One end of the energy storage inverter is connected to the photovoltaic panel, which receives the electrical energy output by the photovoltaic panel, converts it into AC power consistent with the mains voltage, and then directly supplies power to lamp 1a. At the same time, it can realize temporary energy storage to ensure the stability of the power supply to lamp 1a.

[0048] Wind power generation equipment includes wind turbines, charge controllers, high-voltage batteries, and energy storage inverters in shared photovoltaic power generation systems.

[0049] Wind turbines are used to capture wind energy from nature, converting the mechanical kinetic energy of wind into electrical energy, thus completing the initial energy conversion.

[0050] The charging controller is connected to the wind turbine, receives the electrical energy output from it, converts it into stable high-voltage DC power, and at the same time plays a role in voltage stabilization and current limiting, protecting the subsequent energy storage and conversion components.

[0051] The high-voltage battery is connected to the charging controller to store the high-voltage DC power output by the charging controller, solving the problem of unstable wind power supply and realizing peak-shifting storage and retrieval of electrical energy.

[0052] The energy storage inverter is connected to the high-voltage battery, converting the high-voltage DC power stored in the high-voltage battery into AC power that is consistent with the mains voltage, providing a stable AC power supply for lamp 1a.

[0053] Hydrogen power generation devices include hydrogen generators and inverters.

[0054] Hydrogen generators consist of hydrogen tanks, which are used to convert the hydrogen stored in the tanks into electrical energy. The power generation process is clean, efficient, and produces no pollutants.

[0055] The inverter is connected to the hydrogen generator, receives its output electrical energy, and converts it into AC power consistent with the mains voltage to meet the power supply requirements of lamp 1a and ensure the normal operation of lamp 1a.

[0056] In this optimized solution, lamp 1a is directly powered by AC mains voltage, which is compatible with the aforementioned photovoltaic power generation device, wind power generation device, hydrogen power generation device and various combined power generation devices. The power output of the power generation device is converted into AC mains voltage through the corresponding inverter, so as to achieve stable power supply for lamp 1a. There is no need to add additional voltage conversion components, which simplifies the system structure.

[0057] In this embodiment, when solar energy is insufficient, wind energy can be used to supplement it; similarly, when wind energy is insufficient, solar energy can be used to supplement it; when both solar and wind energy are insufficient, hydrogen energy can also be used to supplement it, ensuring that the system has sufficient power.

[0058] Example 2

[0059] like Figure 3 As shown, this embodiment is specifically applied to runway entrance lights, including light group 1, radio frequency serial communication module 2 and delay device.

[0060] In this embodiment, each lamp group 1 is equipped with an RF serial communication module 2.

[0061] The lamp group 1 has no less than three groups, and in this embodiment, five groups are specifically used, and the five groups of lamp groups 1 are arranged in sequence.

[0062] The communication range of the RF serial communication module 2 is greater than the spacing between adjacent light groups 1 but less than the spacing between intervening light groups 1. In this embodiment, the spacing between all light groups 1 is set to be equal. Therefore, the spacing between adjacent light groups 1 is greater than half the radius of the signal coverage range of the RF serial communication module 2, and less than the radius of the signal coverage range of the RF serial communication module 2.

[0063] In this way, adjacent light groups 1 can communicate through the RF serial communication module 2, but light group 1 cannot communicate with light groups 1 further away across adjacent light groups 1. This is suitable for scenarios where the distance between adjacent light groups 1 is large.

[0064] In this embodiment, after the first light group 1 flashes, it sends a flashing command to the second light group 1 via the radio frequency serial communication module 2. After the second light group 1 flashes, it sends a flashing command to the third light group 1, and so on, until the last fifth light group 1 flashes. Then, commands are sent forward step by step until the first light group 1 receives the command from the fifth light group 1 and flashes again. Then, the commands flash in sequence, thus achieving a continuous and sequential flashing effect.

[0065] Each lamp group 1 has at least three lamps 1a. In this embodiment, each lamp group 1 has three lamps 1a, which are arranged linearly with a spacing of 50m. In other embodiments, the spacing between the lamps 1a in each lamp group 1 can also be set to 30m or 40m.

[0066] In this scheme, each lamp 1a is equipped with a delay device. After receiving the flashing command, the radio frequency serial communication module 2 of each lamp group 1 simultaneously sends the flashing command to all lamps 1a in the lamp group 1. After receiving the command, the lamp 1a lights up according to the time interval set by the corresponding delay device, so that the lamps 1a in the lamp group 1 light up in the set order. This process is similar to that in embodiment 1.

[0067] In this embodiment, the lamp 1a uses a 12-60V DC power supply mode, so a low-voltage battery is additionally provided.

[0068] like Figure 4 As shown, the power generation device in this embodiment is similar to that in embodiment 1, and also integrates a photovoltaic power generation device, a wind power generation device, and a hydrogen power generation device.

[0069] The difference is that in this embodiment, the photovoltaic panel and the wind generator are connected to the charging controller at the same time. The charging controller can convert light energy and wind energy into DC power, and also store some of the electrical energy in the low-voltage battery.

[0070] In this embodiment, the electrical energy generated by the hydrogen power generation device is sent to the low-voltage battery through a charging controller.

[0071] Examples 1 and 2 offer the following advantages through flexible configuration of power generation devices and adaptation to corresponding power supply modes: First, the power generation devices are flexible in selection, and can be adapted to a single new energy source or a combination of multiple new energy sources according to the scenario, which is energy-saving and environmentally friendly; second, the power supply mode can be matched with both AC and DC lamp groups, which is highly adaptable; third, the power supply is ensured by energy storage components such as high-voltage batteries, low-voltage batteries, and energy storage inverters, which solves the pain point of unstable new energy power generation and improves the working reliability of lamp 1a.

[0072] In yet another embodiment, the AC power supply from Embodiment 1 is applied to the runway entrance lights in Embodiment 2.

[0073] In yet another embodiment, the DC power supply from Embodiment 2 is applied to the sequential flash lamp from Embodiment 1.

[0074] It should be understood that the descriptions of directions or positional relationships such as up, down, left, right, front, back, top, bottom, tail, horizontal, and vertical in this application are all based on the accompanying drawings in the specification and are only used to more clearly express the technical solution and simplify the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this application.

[0075] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of the present invention without departing from the essence and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention.

Claims

1. A flashing system for use in signal-free environments, characterized in that, include: There shall be at least three light fixtures arranged in sequence; The radio frequency serial communication module has a communication range that covers all lamps and sends flashing commands to all lamps simultaneously at set intervals. And a delay device, connected to the lamps; after receiving the radio frequency serial communication, the delay device controls the lamps to flash according to the set time interval, so that the lamps flash in a sequence.

2. A flashing system for use in signal-free environments, characterized in that, include: The light assembly consists of no fewer than three groups arranged in sequence; each light assembly contains no fewer than three light fixtures arranged in sequence. The radio frequency serial communication module is located inside the light group. Its communication range is greater than the distance between adjacent light groups but less than the distance between the light groups in between. The radio frequency serial communication module transmits the flashing command sequentially according to the order of the light groups, so that the light groups flash in the order they are arranged. And a delay device, which is located in the lamp group and connected to the lamps; after receiving radio frequency serial communication, the delay device controls the lamps in the lamp group to flash according to their respective set time intervals, so that the lamps flash in a sequence.

3. A flashing system in a signal-free environment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The spacing between lamps in each lamp group is 30-50m.

4. A flashing system in a signal-free environment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The radio frequency serial communication module is located at the very end of the lamp arrangement sequence.

5. A flashing system in a signal-free environment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, It also includes power generation devices that supply power to lighting fixtures, which may be one or a combination of two or three of photovoltaic power generation devices, wind power generation devices, or hydrogen power generation devices.

6. A flashing system in a signal-free environment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lighting fixtures are powered by AC mains voltage; the power generation device is a photovoltaic power generation unit, including: Photovoltaic panels collect solar energy and convert it into electrical energy; And energy storage inverters convert the electrical energy from the photovoltaic panels into mains voltage to power the lights.

7. A flashing system in a signal-free environment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lighting fixtures are powered by AC mains voltage; the power generation unit is a wind power generation unit, including: Wind turbines collect wind energy and convert it into electrical energy; The charging controller converts the electrical energy from the wind turbine into high-voltage direct current. High-voltage battery stores the high-voltage DC power output from the charging controller; And an energy storage inverter, which converts the high-voltage DC power from the high-voltage battery into AC voltage to power the lights.

8. A flashing system in a signal-free environment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lighting fixtures are powered by AC mains voltage; the power generation device is a hydrogen energy power generation unit, including: A hydrogen generator converts hydrogen energy from a hydrogen tank into electrical energy. And an inverter, which converts the electrical energy from the hydrogen generator into mains voltage to power the lights.

9. A flashing system in a signal-free environment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lamps are powered by DC; they also include low-voltage batteries to store the electrical energy collected by the power generation device and to power the lamps.

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