Bus station

Abstract

The utility model provides a bus station, which comprises a photovoltaic array, an energy storage device, an intelligent sensing device and a lighting device, and is characterized in that the photovoltaic array is used for converting solar energy into electric energy and storing the electric energy in the energy storage device; the intelligent sensing device is used for controlling on-off and brightness of the lighting device, the intelligent sensing device comprises at least one of a light sensing switch and an infrared sensing switch, and the light sensing switch is used for controlling on-off of the lighting device according to surrounding illumination brightness; the infrared induction switch is used for inducting whether a person is near the bus station or not and adjusting the brightness of the lighting device according to the inducted result. In this way, the problems of high electrical load and resource waste of the bus station are solved, and the brightness of the lighting device can be intelligently adjusted, so that effective management and distribution of electric power are ensured, the problem of resource waste is effectively solved, and the resource utilization rate is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of photovoltaic power generation technology, and in particular to a bus stop. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, bus stops in China all use municipal electricity to power their lighting and LED displays. This not only puts pressure on the power grid but also increases carbon emissions, which is detrimental to environmental protection. Furthermore, the brightness of these lights and LED displays is not adjustable, leading to wasted electricity. Meanwhile, considering the increasing frequency of smartphone use in daily life—passengers use their smartphones for payments and navigation—and the frequent occurrence of running out of battery, causing considerable inconvenience, it is also necessary to address passengers' smartphone charging needs while waiting for buses. Utility Model Content

[0003] This disclosure provides a bus stop platform that addresses the resource waste caused by existing bus stops using mains power to power their lighting devices and the inability to adjust the brightness of the lighting devices.

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this disclosure provides a bus stop, comprising: a photovoltaic array, an energy storage device, an intelligent sensing device, and a lighting device. The photovoltaic array is installed on the roof of the bus stop and is used to convert solar energy into electrical energy and store the electrical energy in the energy storage device. The energy storage device is used to power the lighting device. The intelligent sensing device is used to control the opening and closing and brightness of the lighting device. The intelligent sensing device includes at least one of the following: a light sensor switch and an infrared sensor switch. The light sensor switch is used to control the opening and closing of the lighting device according to the ambient light level. The infrared sensor switch is used to sense whether someone is near the bus stop and adjust the brightness of the lighting device according to the sensing result.

[0005] In some embodiments, the bus stop further includes a mobile terminal charging device connected to an energy storage device, which charges the mobile terminal by utilizing the electrical energy of the energy storage device.

[0006] In some embodiments, the mobile terminal charging device includes: a DC-DC converter, a charging switch, and a charging terminal; the DC-DC converter is used to convert the current output by the energy storage device into a current that can be used to charge the mobile terminal; the charging switch is connected between the DC-DC converter and the charging terminal and is used to control the power supply of the charging terminal; and the charging terminal is used to connect to the mobile terminal.

[0007] In some embodiments, the charging switch is controlled by a mobile terminal by scanning a QR code.

[0008] In some embodiments, the bus stop also includes: an advertising light box, which is powered by an energy storage device and controlled by an intelligent sensing device to open, close and brighten.

[0009] In some embodiments, the billboard lightbox includes an LED dot matrix arranged around the inside of the billboard lightbox.

[0010] In some embodiments, the photovoltaic array includes polycrystalline silicon solar photovoltaic cells.

[0011] In some embodiments, the energy storage device is a battery.

[0012] In some embodiments, the lighting device includes an LED dot matrix.

[0013] In some embodiments, the lighting device is mounted on the upper part of the street light pole.

[0014] Through the above technical solution, this disclosure provides a method for installing a photovoltaic array on the roof of a bus stop to convert solar energy into electrical energy, which is then stored in an energy storage device for powering the lighting. This method solves the problems of high electricity load and resource waste at bus stops, and can even feed excess stored energy back to the power grid to help alleviate urban power load. This method is not only highly feasible but also achieves energy conservation and emission reduction. The intelligent sensing device in this disclosure uses a light-sensitive switch to sense the ambient light level and control the opening, closing, and brightness of the lighting device. It also uses an infrared sensor switch to detect whether anyone is near the bus stop and adjusts the brightness of the lighting device accordingly based on the sensing results. This intelligent adjustment of the lighting device's brightness ensures effective management and distribution of electricity, effectively solves the problem of resource waste, and improves resource utilization. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a bus stop disclosed in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of a bus stop as disclosed in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an intelligent sensing device disclosed in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a mobile terminal charging device disclosed in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0021] 1. Photovoltaic array; 2. Energy storage device; 3. Intelligent sensing device; 4. Lighting device; 5. Mobile terminal charging device; 6. Billboard light box; 301. Light sensor switch; 302. Infrared sensor switch; 501. DC converter; 502. Charging switch; 503. Charging terminal. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The embodiments of this disclosure will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The detailed description of the embodiments and the accompanying drawings are used to illustrate the principles of this disclosure by way of example, but should not be used to limit the scope of this disclosure. This disclosure can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

[0023] These embodiments are provided in this disclosure to make the disclosure thorough and complete, and to fully express the scope of the disclosure to those skilled in the art. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement of components and steps, the composition of materials, numerical expressions and values ​​set forth in these embodiments should be interpreted as exemplary only and not as limiting.

[0024] It should be noted that, in the description of this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationship, are only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this disclosure. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0025] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in this disclosure do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different parts. "Vertical" is not strictly vertical, but within the permissible margin of error. "Parallel" is not strictly parallel, but within the permissible margin of error. Terms such as "including" or "contains" mean that the element preceding the word encompasses the element listed after the word, and do not exclude the possibility of encompassing other elements as well.

[0026] It should also be noted that, in the description of this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure depending on the specific circumstances. When a particular device is described as being located between a first device and a second device, an intermediary device may or may not be present between the particular device and the first or second device.

[0027] All terms used in this disclosure have the same meaning as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains, unless otherwise specifically defined. It should also be understood that terms defined in general dictionaries should be interpreted as having meanings consistent with their meanings in the context of the relevant art, and not as idealized or highly formalized, unless expressly defined herein.

[0028] Techniques, methods, and equipment known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, they should be considered part of the specification.

[0029] Example

[0030] Photovoltaic technology refers to the technology of directly converting sunlight into electrical energy using the photovoltaic effect. Photovoltaic modules are typically composed of multiple solar cells connected in series or parallel, and these cells are mostly made of silicon. Photovoltaic panels can be installed on building roofs, the ground, or even the roofs of bus stops to capture sunlight and convert it into electricity. However, due to the intermittent nature of solar energy—generating electricity during the day when there is sunlight but not at night—energy storage devices are needed to store excess energy for unforeseen needs. Energy storage devices can effectively store excess electricity generated during the day for use at night or on cloudy or rainy days. Therefore, this disclosure proposes a bus stop design from the perspective of photovoltaic power generation. Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a bus stop disclosed in an embodiment of this publication. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of a bus stop according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Combined with... Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the bus stop provided in this embodiment includes: a photovoltaic array 1, an energy storage device 2, an intelligent sensing device 3, and a lighting device 4. The photovoltaic array 1 is installed on the roof of the bus stop and is used to convert solar energy into electrical energy and store the electrical energy in the energy storage device 2. The energy storage device 2 is used to supply power to the lighting device 4. The intelligent sensing device 3 is used to control the opening and closing and brightness of the lighting device 4. The intelligent sensing device 3 includes at least one of the following: a light sensor switch 301 and an infrared sensor switch 302. The light sensor switch 301 is used to control the opening and closing of the lighting device 4 according to the ambient light intensity. The infrared sensor switch 302 is used to sense whether someone is near the bus stop and adjust the brightness of the lighting device 4 according to the sensing result.

[0031] Specifically, by installing a photovoltaic array 1 on the roof of the bus stop, solar energy is received and converted into electrical energy. This electrical energy is then used to power the lighting device 4 at the bus stop, achieving energy self-sufficiency and eliminating the need for grid power. This addresses the problems of high electricity load and resource waste at bus stops. Furthermore, excess electricity generated can be fed back to the grid, helping to alleviate the city's power load. In some embodiments, the lighting device 4 includes an LED matrix installed on the upper part of the streetlight pole. Of course, those skilled in the art can use other components instead of an LED matrix to achieve the lighting purpose according to the actual application scenario. The LED matrix here is merely an example and not a limitation. The installation location of the lighting device 4 can also be changed to meet the needs of actual use.

[0032] In some embodiments, the photovoltaic array 1 includes polycrystalline silicon solar photovoltaic cells. The photovoltaic array 1 refers to the arrangement of solar cell modules in a certain manner (such as a square array, a circular array, etc.) to better collect light energy for power generation and improve light energy utilization. The solar cells are connected in series and parallel to form a photovoltaic module. However, the voltage and current of a single module are relatively small and cannot meet the normal operation requirements of the photovoltaic system. Therefore, multiple photovoltaic modules need to be connected in series and parallel to form the photovoltaic array 1 to meet the voltage and current values ​​required for normal system operation. The embodiments of this disclosure use polycrystalline silicon solar photovoltaic cells. Those skilled in the art can choose to use other types of solar cells, such as monocrystalline silicon cells, amorphous silicon cells, or thin-film solar cells, according to actual needs to achieve the function of converting solar energy into electrical energy.

[0033] Due to the intermittent nature of the photovoltaic array 1, it can generate electricity during the day when there is sunlight, but cannot generate electricity at night. Therefore, an energy storage device 2 is added to store the electrical energy generated during the day for use at night and on cloudy or rainy days. In some embodiments, the energy storage device 2 is a battery. The battery can be a lithium battery, lead-acid battery, etc. The output of the energy storage device 2 is divided into three paths: output one is connected to the billboard light box 6, output two is connected to the lighting device 4, and output three is connected to the mobile charging device 5, providing power to each of them.

[0034] The existing bus stop lighting device 4 remains constantly on at night, which results in unnecessary waste of electricity. Therefore, this disclosure provides an intelligent sensing device for controlling the lighting device 4 and the advertising light box 6, specifically as follows: Figure 3 As shown, this intelligent sensing device uses a light sensor switch 301 to sense the brightness of the ambient light and control the opening and closing of the lighting device 4 and the billboard light box 6. By setting a brightness value in the light sensor switch 301, when the ambient light intensity is higher than or equal to the set brightness value, the light sensor switch 301 controls the lighting device 4 and the billboard light box 6 to turn off, and when the ambient light intensity is lower than the set brightness value, the light sensor switch 301 controls the lighting device 4 and the billboard light box 6 to turn on. This method ensures the rational use of resources and avoids the lighting device 4 and the billboard light box 6 from remaining on even when the light intensity is high, thus preventing resource waste.

[0035] The brightness of the lighting device 4 and the billboard light box 6 is adjusted by using an infrared sensor switch 302. When the infrared sensor switch 302 detects someone near the bus stop, it controls the lighting device 4 and the billboard light box 6 to increase their brightness. When the infrared sensor switch 302 does not detect anyone nearby, it controls the lighting device 4 and the billboard light box 6 to return to their original brightness. In this way, energy saving can be achieved by adjusting the brightness of the lighting device 4 and the billboard light box 6 when no one is around.

[0036] In some embodiments, the bus stop further includes a mobile terminal charging device 5, which is connected to the energy storage device 2 and uses the electrical energy of the energy storage device 2 to charge the mobile terminal. Specifically, the mobile terminal is usually a mobile phone, which has become an indispensable part of people's daily lives. Mobile phones can be used for payment and navigation, but mobile phones often run out of power. Therefore, adding a mobile terminal charging device 5 to the bus stop can bring convenience to people's travel and meet their mobile phone charging needs in public places.

[0037] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a mobile terminal charging device disclosed in an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 4As shown, the mobile terminal charging device 5 includes: a DC-DC converter 501, a charging switch 502, and a charging terminal 503. The DC-DC converter 501 converts the current output by the energy storage device 2 into a current suitable for charging the mobile terminal. The charging switch 502 is connected between the DC-DC converter 501 and the charging terminal 503 to control the power supply to the charging terminal 503. The charging terminal 503 is used to connect to the mobile terminal. Specifically, since the current output by the energy storage device is mostly AC, while the mobile terminal requires DC for charging, the DC-DC converter 501 is needed to convert the current into a current suitable for charging the mobile terminal. Furthermore, multiple charging terminals 503 are provided to meet the charging needs of different mobile terminals; for example, they can be configured to support different interfaces such as USB and Type-C. In some embodiments, the mobile terminal charging device 5 can be optimized, for example, by using fast charging technology to shorten charging time and intelligent management of the charging process, such as remotely viewing the charging status and scheduling charging via an app. Meanwhile, to ensure safety, the mobile terminal charging device 5 must have multiple protection mechanisms such as overcurrent, overvoltage, and short circuit to ensure that the mobile terminal or passengers will not be damaged during the charging process.

[0038] In some embodiments, the charging switch 502 is controlled by a mobile terminal to open and close by scanning a QR code. Specifically, when the QR code is scanned using the mobile terminal's app, the charging switch 502 closes, the circuit is connected, and charging begins; when the charging is stopped by clicking "stop charging" within the mobile terminal's app, the charging switch 502 opens, the circuit is disconnected, and charging stops. Those skilled in the art can also configure the charging switch 502 as a push-button switch, allowing manual toggle to control the circuit's on / off state.

[0039] In some embodiments, the bus stop further includes an advertising light box 6, powered by an energy storage device 2 and controlled by an intelligent sensing device 3 to open, close, and adjust its brightness. Specifically, the advertising light box 6 can be used to display advertisements and information, such as real-time bus route information and vehicle arrival status, helping passengers accurately grasp travel information and improve travel efficiency. It can also serve as lighting. In some embodiments, the advertising light box includes an LED dot matrix arranged around the inside of the advertising light box.

[0040] This embodiment of the invention provides a bus stop that uses a photovoltaic array 1 to convert solar energy into electrical energy. This avoids the energy consumption and carbon emissions associated with traditional bus stop lighting relying on mains power. Furthermore, the addition of an energy storage device 2 stores excess electricity generated by the photovoltaic array 1, providing continuous power to the lighting device 4 during nighttime or cloudy / rainy days when sunlight is insufficient, thus improving energy efficiency and reducing energy waste. An intelligent sensing device 3 automatically controls the lighting based on ambient light levels, automatically turning it on when the ambient light is low and turning it off when the light is sufficient, eliminating the need for manual operation, saving labor costs, and preventing energy waste caused by prolonged, pointless operation of the lighting. An infrared sensor switch detects whether anyone is near the bus stop, appropriately brightening the lighting when someone approaches and dimming or turning it off when no one is present. This ensures sufficient lighting for passengers when needed and further optimizes lighting energy consumption, making the bus stop lighting more user-friendly. Passengers can clearly see station information and bus routes at night or in low light, providing a more convenient and comfortable waiting environment.

[0041] The embodiments of this disclosure have now been described in detail. To avoid obscuring the concept of this disclosure, some details known in the art have not been described. Those skilled in the art can fully understand how to implement the technical solutions disclosed herein based on the above description.

[0042] While specific embodiments of this disclosure have been described in detail by way of examples, those skilled in the art should understand that the examples are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can be made to the above embodiments or equivalent substitutions can be made to some technical features without departing from the scope and spirit of this disclosure. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the technical features mentioned in the various embodiments can be combined in any manner.

Claims

1. A bus stop, characterized in that The bus stop includes: a photovoltaic array (1), an energy storage device (2), an intelligent sensing device (3), and a lighting device (4). The photovoltaic array (1) is installed on the roof of the bus stop to convert solar energy into electrical energy and store the electrical energy in the energy storage device (2); The energy storage device (2) is used to supply power to the lighting device (4); and The intelligent sensing device (3) is used to control the opening and closing and brightness of the lighting device (4). The intelligent sensing device (3) includes at least one of the following: a light sensor switch (301) and an infrared sensor switch (302). The light sensor switch (301) is used to control the lighting device (4) to open and close according to the ambient light intensity; The infrared sensor switch (302) is used to sense whether someone is near the bus stop and adjust the brightness of the lighting device (4) based on the sensing result.

2. The bus stop of claim 1, wherein, The bus stop also includes a mobile terminal charging device (5), which is connected to the energy storage device (2) and uses the electrical energy of the energy storage device (2) to charge the mobile terminal.

3. The bus stop of claim 2, wherein, The mobile terminal charging device (5) includes: a DC converter (501), a charging switch (502), and a charging terminal (503). The DC-DC converter (501) is used to convert the current output by the energy storage device (2) into a current that can be used to charge the mobile terminal; The charging switch (502) is connected between the DC-DC converter (501) and the charging terminal (503) for controlling the power supply to the charging terminal (503); and The charging terminal (503) is used to connect to the mobile terminal.

4. The bus stop of claim 3, wherein, The charging switch (502) is controlled by the mobile terminal to open and close by scanning a QR code.

5. The bus stop of claim 1, wherein, The bus stop also includes: billboard light boxes (6). The energy storage device (2) supplies power to the billboard light box (6), and the intelligent sensing device (3) controls the opening, closing and brightness of the billboard light box (6).

6. The bus stop of claim 5, wherein, The billboard light box (6) includes an LED dot matrix, which is arranged around the inside of the billboard light box (6).

7. The bus stop of claim 1, wherein, The photovoltaic array (1) includes polycrystalline silicon solar photovoltaic cells.

8. The bus stop of claim 1, wherein, The energy storage device (2) is a battery.

9. The bus stop of claim 1, wherein, The lighting device (4) includes an LED dot matrix.

10. The bus stop of claim 1, wherein, The lighting device (4) is installed on the upper part of the street light pole.

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