Infrastructure element with lockable panels

Abstract

Infrastructure element with lockable panels Infrastructure element (1) comprising: - at least two assembled main modules (3A, 3B), each main module comprising a chassis (5) and two opposing panels (7A, 7B), - at least one first end module (9), comprising a door (15), - at least one rod (17) movable between a locking position where the adjacent panels located on the same side of the element are locked, and an unlocking position where these panels are unlocked, the closing of the door of the first end module when the rod is in the unlocking position bringing the rod (17) into the locking position, the rod comprising at least two locking elements (23), said adjacent panels each comprising at least one cooperating element (25),The locking elements allow the cooperating elements to move upwards when the rod is in the unlocked position, thus enabling the adjacent panels to be detached. Figure for the abbreviation: Fig. 1,

Description

Title of the invention: Lockable panel infrastructure element. Technical field.

[0001] The present invention relates to infrastructure elements, generally used in urban environments to accommodate telecommunications network equipment and / or electric vehicle charging equipment. Previous technique

[0002] It is known to house electrical equipment in kiosk-type infrastructure elements.

[0003] Since these infrastructure elements are generally located on public roads, they are exposed to a risk of vandalism and / or theft of the equipment they contain. Furthermore, when such elements have an access locking system, this system can prove complex and relatively restrictive for operators wishing to access the equipment.

[0004] On the other hand, these infrastructure elements are generally equipped with active cooling devices such as fans to cool the equipment inside. The presence of these fans increases power consumption and makes the element relatively noisy. Furthermore, the presence of fans increases the likelihood of failure and the need for on-site intervention.

[0005] Finally, the installation of these infrastructure elements is generally carried out using a crane. Attaching them to the slings is an operation that must be performed carefully to avoid the risk of damage during lifting. This complicates the installation of the element.

[0006] French patent application FR2014207 discloses an urban infrastructure element of the kiosk type designed to house electrical equipment. This element is satisfactory in that it allows for modularity and passive cooling thanks to a double-walled structure of the facade panels, which can open like doors. These panels are relatively heavy, which places stress on the hinges. Access to the interior of the element is achieved by pivoting the panels, and under certain installation conditions, accessibility is not optimal.

[0007] There remains an interest in further perfecting existing infrastructure elements, in particular those as described in application FR2014207.

[0008] In particular, there is a need for: - Improve accessibility to the equipment present in the element, while offering the desired resistance to vandalism; - Reduce the risk of improperly closing access points to equipment; - Ensure ventilation of the equipment present in the element, without adding weight to the structure or degrading the aesthetics of the element or reducing protection against weathering or the entry of dead leaves or other undesirable foreign bodies; - Facilitate the installation of the element and reduce the risk of damage during lifting; - Facilitate the integration of various equipment, including electric vehicle charging stations, or a general low voltage switchboard ("TGBT") without unduly complicating the structure of the element. Summary of the invention

[0009] The invention aims to meet all or part of these needs and, according to a first aspect, relates to an infrastructure element comprising:

[0010] - at least two main modules assembled and intended to receive electrical equipment, each main module comprising a chassis and two opposing front panels, the chassis comprising vertical uprights, each of said panels being configured to hook onto corresponding uprights of the chassis by a downward vertical movement relative to said uprights,

[0011] - at least one first end module, comprising an end panel defining a main opening, and a door hinged on the end panel, and in particular two such end modules,

[0012] - at least one rod, movable between a locking position where the panels Adjacent facade panels located on the same side of the element are locked, and, when the door of the first end module is opened, an unlocking position where these facade panels are unlocked.

[0013] Preferably, the rod has at least two locking elements, said adjacent front panels each having at least one cooperating element, the cooperating elements coming against the locking elements when the rod is in the locked position and thus opposing the upward vertical movement of said adjacent panels, the locking elements allowing the upward movement of the cooperating elements when the rod is in the unlocked position so as to allow said adjacent panels to be unhooked.

[0014] Closing the door of the first end module, when the rod is in the unlocked position, automatically brings the rod to the locked position. This reduces the risk of the element not closing properly; by In particular, the automatic locking of the facade panels ensures the safety of the equipment and limits the number of operations to be carried out to lock the element.

[0015] On the other hand, simply pulling on the rod after opening the door is enough to simultaneously unlock the front panels. Removing the panels to access the equipment can then be done more quickly.

[0016] Furthermore, the rod provides effective protection against vandalism, as its presence is compatible with the attachment of panels at several points, which strengthens the protection. Locking rod

[0017] The infrastructure element may include two movable rods associated with respective adjacent facade panels, located on opposite sides of the element. These rods are actuated by the closing of the same door.

[0018] The end panel of the first end module may have an opening in which the rod is engaged.

[0019] The rod may include a stop that retains it through the opening in the end panel, thus limiting its travel when moving into the locked position. This stop may bear against the panel when the door is closed. It may be formed by bending the rod, preferably at a right angle, at one end.

[0020] The locking elements may include tabs with raised edges extending obliquely.

[0021] Each of the rod locking elements may include a base fixed to the rod.

[0022] In particular, the rod may include at least two locking elements fixed to the rod by a common base, the two locking elements being located opposite two cooperating elements, belonging to different facade panels, in a locking configuration.

[0023] The rod may have a length at least twice greater than the width of a facade panel.

[0024] Preferably, the rod is located behind the uprights on which the adjacent panels are hung.

[0025] The rod may comprise at least two distinct sections joined together by the aforementioned common base. Thus, it is possible to assemble several rod sections consecutively using the locking elements. This makes it easy to adapt to the number of main modules, as the rod has as many sections as there are main modules. The locking elements can therefore serve a dual function: locking the panels and assembling the rod sections.

[0026] The rod can be engaged in guides carried by the uprights of the main module chassis.

[0027] The rod may have at least one horizontal handle. The handle provides a gripping area to allow the rod to be easily slid from inside the element, thus locking and unlocking the corresponding facade panels. Alternatively, the handle may be replaced by a spherical gripping element, or any other element that allows the rod to be slid from inside the element. Hinge

[0028] The end module doors may have hinges configured each to allow the associated door to rotate around a vertical axis.

[0029] In one variant, at least one of these hinges may include an electrical connection element connected to earth. Facade panel

[0030] At least one facade panel may be generally rectangular in shape and exhibit symmetry with respect to a vertical median plane.

[0031] At least one other facade panel may be beveled at its lower edge. Beveling the facade panel makes it easier to identify and distinguish from non-beveled facade panels. The assembly and disassembly of one or more facade panels is simplified.

[0032] Each facade panel can comprise a single wall of substantially constant thickness over its entire surface, for example, a steel wall with a thickness between 1 and 3 mm, particularly between 1.3 and 2 mm. Thus, the facade panel can be relatively lightweight compared to a double-walled panel, which reduces the overall weight of the element and facilitates handling. Material costs are also reduced, and therefore the resulting environmental impact.

[0033] Each of the facade panels may include at least two cooperating elements, the rod having at least four locking elements (two per facade panel), the cooperating elements of the facade panel positioning themselves opposite respective locking elements when the rod is in the locked position, the upward movement of the facade panels then being prevented by the contact of the cooperating elements and the locking elements.

[0034] Each vertical upright may have a vertical slot, with the cooperating elements of the facade panels each engaged in a respective vertical slot. The portion of the cooperating element that has passed through the slot is positioned below a corresponding locking element of the rod when the rod is in the locked position. This prevents the facade panels from being raised, while also improving panel locking and guiding their movement during removal. Each facade panel may have raised edges around its periphery. The cooperating elements can be fixed to an adjacent raised edge of the associated facade panel, which improves their stability.

[0035] Each facade panel may include at least two, preferably four, fastening elements for attaching the facade panels to the frame uprights. Each fastening element may, for example, include a base, particularly one shaped like a stirrup, and a screw fixed to the upper part of the base. These fastening elements may be attached to an adjacent raised edge of the associated facade panel, thereby improving their stability.

[0036] Preferably, the frame uprights have notches with diverging edges outwards, in each of which the shaft of the aforementioned screw can engage so that the head of the screw blocks the front panel horizontally and forces a vertical disengagement of the panel upwards to remove it.

[0037] The cooperating elements and the hooking elements can be aligned vertically.

[0038] The door of the first end module may have one or even two locks, located respectively above and below the door. Given the absence of locks on the front panels, the number of locks is relatively low, which allows the use of security locks without excessively increasing the cost of securing access.

[0039] The door may include an electrical connection element connected to earth.

[0040] The invention also relates to a method for accessing equipment present within an infrastructure element as defined above, comprising the steps consisting of:

[0041] - open the door,

[0042] - pull on the rod to move it into the unlocked position and unlock the front panels on the corresponding side,

[0043] - move at least one of the facade panels upwards so as to unhook and remove it, thus freeing up access to the equipment. Ventilation and slinging

[0044] The invention also relates, according to a second aspect, independently or in combination with the foregoing, to an infrastructure element comprising:

[0045] - at least two main modules assembled and intended to receive electrical equipment, each main module comprising a chassis and two opposing front panels,

[0046] - two end modules assembled onto the main modules,

[0047] - a roof structure comprising:

[0048] - ventilation outlets,

[0049] - cladding profiles arranged to overlap at least partially with ventilation outlets when the infrastructure element is viewed in horizontal projection (i.e., from the side),

[0050] - end caps extending the roof structure above the modules end pieces, each assembled to the chassis of the adjacent main module.

[0051] Thanks to this aspect of the invention, the ventilation outlets are visually masked while allowing ventilation to take place satisfactorily.

[0052] Furthermore, the risk of the ventilation outlets becoming obstructed by various objects, such as leaves, is reduced. Protection against the elements is improved. Preferably, the hot air exits downwards through a gap between the lower edge of the cladding profile and the adjacent module. This further reduces the ingress of water or leaves.

[0053] Each of the end caps may include a frame defining at least one attachment point for a lifting sling.

[0054] An attachment point integrated into the end cap frame facilitates slinging, eliminates the need for unsightly lifting rings, and allows for a predetermined distribution of mechanical stresses within the structure. This reduces the risk of improper handling of the element during lifting, thus minimizing the risk of damage.

[0055] The attachment point can be defined by at least one horizontal bar, in particular two horizontal bars, the frame being, for example, connected to the chassis by means of two connecting elements on its sides. These bars can be parallel and oriented along the length of the infrastructure element, and arranged symmetrically with respect to a longitudinal median plane for the infrastructure element.

[0056] The presence of two bars allows two sling attachment points on each side, i.e. four attachment points in total, leading to good stability of the element during the lifting operation.

[0057] The roof structure may include at least two boxes (one per main module) assembled to the respective main modules, the ventilation outlets being defined by ventilation grilles assembled to the peripheral walls of the corresponding boxes or coming as one piece with them.

[0058] The boxes can be closed at the top by one or more roof panels.

[0059] The cladding profiles may have a height greater than that of the peripheral wall of a box.

[0060] Preferably, as mentioned above, the lower edge of the cladding profiles is spaced away from the main modules, allowing air to circulate between the inside of the box and the outside of the element, passing through the ventilation outlets and through the gap separating the lower edge of a profile and the corresponding main module.

[0061] The aforementioned interval can be substantially constant along straight cladding profiles.

[0062] The end caps may include a profile, with a curved longitudinal axis, defining with the straight cladding profiles a continuity along the edge of the roof structure.

[0063] The cladding profiles may include a front wall extending obliquely downwards towards the adjacent main module.

[0064] Preferably, the infrastructure element comprises a modular mast having at least one section, or even at least two sections assembled in the extension of each other by their respective ends, capable of accommodating at least one telecommunications antenna, the mast being fixed to the chassis of one of the main modules.

[0065] Preferably, the electrical equipment housed by the main modules:

[0066] - have telecommunications functionalities, including modules radios, servers, data storage equipment, and / or

[0067] - have power supply functionalities, for example charging battery, and / or

[0068] - include cameras, lighting, GPS antennas or other systems location,

[0069] and / or sensors useful for urban use, including noise, light, heat, UV or pollution sensors.

[0070] The invention also relates, independently or in combination with the foregoing, according to a third aspect, to an infrastructure element comprising:

[0071] - at least two main modules assembled and intended to receive electrical equipment, each main module comprising a chassis and two opposing facade panels, - two end modules assembled onto the main modules, - a roof structure comprising:

[0072] - end caps extending the roof structure above the modules end sections, each assembled to the chassis of the adjacent main module, each comprising a framework defining at least one attachment point for a lifting sling, including parallel bars as defined above.

[0073] The infrastructure element according to this aspect of the invention may incorporate all or part of the characteristics mentioned above. In particular, the roof structure may include a locking rod according to the first aspect of the invention and / or a ventilation system according to the second aspect of the invention. Modularity

[0074] The invention also relates, independently or in combination with the above, to an assembly comprising an infrastructure element comprising a linear assembly of at least two main modules and at least one end module, and a stele module having at least partially the same structure as one of said end modules.

[0075] The main module is intended to receive electrical equipment and comprises a chassis and two opposing removable front panels, assembled to the chassis.

[0076] The end module includes an end panel defining a main opening for accessing electrical equipment, and a door hinged on this end panel.

[0077] The stele module includes at least one electric vehicle charging station, a screen and a means of payment.

[0078] The infrastructure element comprises, for example, two, three or four main modules.

[0079] Thanks to the invention according to this fourth aspect, it is possible to achieve economies of scale in the manufacture of the modules by reusing for the manufacture of the stele module the same structure as that of an end module, or at least part of the components of this structure.

[0080] The stele module is separated from the infrastructure element, and receives its own cover element.

[0081] The end module, in the absence of a stele module, or additionally, may include the same charging station, and / or the same screen, and / or the same means of payment as the stele module.

[0082] The stele module may include a panel having external dimensions identical to those of the end module.

[0083] The infrastructure element may include a main module supporting a mast, in particular a modular mast as defined above. The infrastructure element may include another main module, without a mast, assembled laterally to the main module supporting the mast.

[0084] The modules of the infrastructure element can be assembled to each other by screwing, welding, riveting or otherwise. Brief description of the drawings

[0085] The invention will be better understood upon reading the detailed description that follows, the non-limiting examples of embodiments thereof, and upon examination of the accompanying drawing, in which:

[0086] [Fig-1] Fig. 1 is an overview of an example of an infrastructure element according to at least one aspect of the invention,

[0087] [Fig.2] Fig.2 is an enlarged perspective view of the infrastructure element of the [Fig.l],

[0088] [Fig.3] Fig.3 is a perspective view of the infrastructure element of the [Fig.2], without the facade panels,

[0089] [Fig.4] Fig.4 is another perspective view of the infrastructure element of the [Fig.2], without the facade panels,

[0090] [Fig.5] Fig.5 is a view of the chassis of the main modules of the element infrastructure,

[0091] [Fig. 6] Fig. 6 is a schematic view of each side of a module end,

[0092] [Fig.7] Fig.7 shows a detail of the infrastructure element with the gate of the first open-end module,

[0093] [Fig.8] Fig.8 is a view of the rod in the locked position, observed from the opposite side of the infrastructure element,

[0094] [Fig.9] Fig.9 is a view of the opening in which the rod is engaged,

[0095] [Fig. 10] The [Fig. 10] illustrates the locking and unlocking configurations of the rod,

[0096] [Fig. 11] The [Fig. 11] represents in perspective a facade panel;

[0097] [Fig. 12] [Fig. 12] shows two facade panels in isolation, viewed from the front adjacent and the rod,

[0098] [Fig. 13] [Fig. 13] is an enlarged view of a cooperating element and a fastening element of a facade panel,

[0099] [Fig. 14] Fig. 14 illustrates the blocking of cooperating elements by locking elements,

[0100] [Fig. 15] Fig. 15 shows a detail of one of the frame uprights,

[0101] [Fig. 16] Fig. 16 shows a detail of the rod assembly,

[0102] [Fig. 17] The [Fig. 17] is an overview of the rod for an infrastructure element comprising two main modules,

[0103] [Fig. 18] Fig. 18 shows a detail of the connection between two rod sections,

[0104] [Fig. 19] Fig. 19 represents a hinge of a door on an end module,

[0105] [Fig.20] Fig.20 is viewed with transparency through the end module door,

[0106] [Fig.21] Fig.21 is a perspective view of the infrastructure element without the neither mast nor roof panels nor end caps,

[0107] [Fig.22] Fig.22 is a perspective view of the roof structure of the element infrastructure,

[0108] [Fig.23] The [Fig.23] is a view from below of the roof structure of the [Fig.22],

[0109] [Fig.24] Fig.24 is an enlarged view of the infrastructure element without the roof panels of one of the main modules,

[0110] [Fig.25] Fig.25 is a cross-sectional view of the roof structure illustrating the passive ventilation of the infrastructure element,

[0111] [Fig.26] The [Fig.26] is a view of the framework of an end cap,

[0112] [Fig.27] Fig.27 is another view of the end cap framework of the [Fig.26]

[0113] [Fig.28] Fig.28 is a perspective view of the base of the modular mast,

[0114] [Fig.29] Fig.29 represents an example of a modular installation according to the invention, and

[0115] [Fig.30] [Fig.31] [Fig.32] [Fig.33] [Fig.34] Figures 30 to 34 represent other examples of modular installations according to the invention. Detailed description

[0116] Figures 1 to 2 illustrate an example of infrastructure element 1 according to the invention.

[0117] Element 1 in the example considered comprises two main modules 3A,3B, as well as a first end module 9 and a second end module 10.

[0118] The first 9 and second 10 end modules each have a gate 15.

[0119] As can be seen in the figures, each of the main modules has Two opposing facade panels, referenced 6A,6B for the first module, and 7A,7B for the second, respectively, supported by metal frames 5. The facade panels are preferably made of metal, such as galvanized steel, or of plastic material, or even of composite material.

[0120] Element 1 comprises a modular mast 100 assembled to the chassis 5 of one of the main modules 3A, referred to as the main load-bearing module. The modular mast 100 comprises, for example, at least one section 102, in particular two sections 102 joined end to end. In [Fig. 1], the modular mast 100 comprises three sections joined end to end. In one embodiment, the modular mast may comprise more than three sections 102 joined end to end.

[0121] In the illustrated example, the facade panels 6B,7B of the main module 3B not carrying the mast 100 are beveled in an S shape in the lower part, over part of their width, their vertical dimension decreasing as they approach the adjacent end module.

[0122] Element 1 may include upper facings 14A and lower facings 14B, allowing in particular to conceal fastening means present on the surface of element 1. The lower facing 14B is perforated to allow the passage of air used for cooling the equipment present inside element 1.

[0123] Element 1 comprises a roof structure 60, horizontally covering the main modules 3A, 3B and the end modules 9 and 10.

[0124] The roof structure 60 may include, as illustrated, two end caps 78, of which the one located on the side of the beveled facade panels may be deeper than the other.

[0125] Element 1 in this example comprises straight cladding profiles 76 extending along the main modules 3A,3B, and curved profiles 90 extending along the first and second end modules 9,10.

[0126] As can be seen in Figures 3 to 5, each frame 5 has four vertical uprights 8. The uprights 8 can be connected as illustrated by horizontal cross members, upper 12A, intermediate 12B and lower 12C.

[0127] The chassis 5 can define passages P at its base, allowing the element 1 to be lifted by the forks of a forklift, as seen in [Fig.5].

[0128] The vertical uprights 8 and the upper cross members 12A and lower cross members 12C can be made from the same piece of metal by bending and thus form a monolithic frame 50. This facilitates the manufacture of the chassis 5 and limits the number of component parts.

[0129] The vertical uprights 8 have vertical slots 35 in their upper part, on their external face turned towards the outside of the element 1, as can be seen more particularly on [Fig. 15], the role of which will be specified later.

[0130] The vertical uprights 8 also have on their face facing the front panels notches 47 with guide edges 49 converging downwards and towards the bottom of the notch 47, as seen in [Fig.15].

[0131] The first 9 and second 10 end modules each include, as illustrated in [Fig.6], an end panel 11 defining a main opening 13.

[0132] The first end module 9 may include, as illustrated in [Fig.6], two locks 55 located on the panel 11 above and below the opening 13.

[0133] As illustrated in Figures 11 and 12, the facade panels 7A, 7B each have two long vertical sides 51 and two short horizontal sides 53, formed by raised edges 37 of the panel wall. The panels located on the same side of the element are mounted so that they are substantially joined along their adjacent long sides.

[0134] The panels are fixed to the uprights 8 by means of hooking elements 39 carried by the panels, visible in particular on [Fig. 13], which engage in corresponding housings in the uprights 8. These hooking elements 39 are for example at least four in number per front panel, with two at the top and two at the bottom.

[0135] In the example considered, the fastening elements 39 comprise, as illustrated in [Fig. 13], screws 43 carried by stirrup-shaped bases 41, fixed to the sheet metal of the facade panel concerned. The axis of the screw 43 is substantially perpendicular to the plane of the panel.

[0136] The corresponding housings of the amounts 8 are defined by the aforementioned notches 47.

[0137] When the front panel 7A is assembled to the main module 3A, the shanks of the screws 43 of the fastening elements 39 of this panel are engaged in the notches 47, the heads of the screws 43 thus preventing any horizontal outward movement of the panel 7A. The same applies to the other front panels.

[0138] The assembly of the facade panels is carried out by engaging the screws 43 in the notches 47 by a downward sliding movement, and the dismantling of the panels by the reverse movement.

[0139] The dismantling of the adjacent facade panels located on the same side of the element 1 is normally prevented by a locking mechanism comprising a movable rod 17, which carries locking elements 23 interacting with cooperating elements 25 of the facade panels, as illustrated in particular in [Fig. 14].

[0140] These cooperating elements 25 are for example such as the attachment elements 39 fixed to the adjacent vertical raised edge 37, as well as to the main wall of the panel.

[0141] As illustrated in [Fig.8], the rod 17 is guided horizontally in its movement is achieved by means of guides 29, visible in Figure 8, which are attached to plates fixed to the uprights. These guides 29 include, for example, vertical guide slots, the width of which corresponds approximately to the thickness of the rod 17.

[0142] The rod 17 is engaged at one end in an opening 19 in the end panel 11. The second end module may not have such an opening 19.

[0143] The rod 17 has a stop 21 formed by a right-angled return inwards, which retains the rod 17 in the opening 19. This stop 21 also allows the rod 17 to move automatically to its locking position when the door 15 is closed, thus securing the prohibition of access to the equipment as soon as the door 15 is closed, and limiting the risk of the user forgetting to close it. of an operator in charge of a maintenance operation on equipment located inside element 1.

[0144] The rod 17 may comprise two substantially identical sections 18A, 18B, as can be seen in particular in [Fig. 17]. The number of sections corresponds to the number of main modules associated within element 1. The rod can be installed after the main modules have been assembled.

[0145] The locking elements 23 may include, as seen in [Fig. 14] in particular, at least one horizontal tab having raised lateral edges 24, inclined obliquely upwards, this horizontal tab being connected at the rear by a right-angle elbow to a vertical base 27 fixed on the rod 17. The presence of the raised edges 24 reduces the risk of the locking elements 23 blocking by abutment against the cooperating elements 25 when the rod 17 slides towards its locking position.

[0146] As can be seen in [Fig. 17], the rod 17 can carry simple locking elements 23 near each of its ends, and a double locking element 23 substantially in its middle, the horizontal tabs with raised edges 24 of the locking elements 23 being connected for the double element 23 to a common base 27 which provides the link between the two rod sections 18A and 18B.

[0147] When the rod 17 is in the locked position, the stop 21 rests against the panel 11 and the locking elements 23 are opposite the cooperating elements 25 of the facade panels 7A, 7B, as illustrated in [Fig. 14]. This blocks the vertical movement of the facade panels, and therefore their removal.

[0148] Conversely, when the rod 17 is in the unlocked position, the locking elements 23 are laterally offset relative to the cooperating elements 25, and the latter can move up a sufficient distance to allow the screws 43 to be released from the notches 47.

[0149] As illustrated in [Fig.16], the cooperating elements 25 are positioned on the facade panels so as to fit into corresponding vertical slots 35 in the vertical uprights 8. This contributes to guiding the movement of the facade panels, and improves the locking security.

[0150] As can be seen in [Fig. 18], the common base 27 of the double locking element 23 provides a gap between the two locking lugs it supports.

[0151] This interval allows, when the rod 17 is in the unlocked position, the raising of the associated cooperating element 25, when the front panels 6B,7B are moved upwards to be removed.

[0152] Each of the doors 15 of the first 9 and second 10 end modules may include at least one hinge 31 as illustrated in Figures 19 and 20.

[0153] This hinge 31 may include a fixed hinge 32 assembled to the end panel 11, and a movable hinge 33 assembled to the door 15.

[0154] The roof structure 60 of element 1 is illustrated in figures 21 to 24.

[0155] This roof structure comprises two boxes 64 each comprising a wall peripheral 68 and a lower wall 70, as seen in [Fig.23]

[0156] Each box 64 is closed at the top by one or more roof panels 96.

[0157] Support plates 66 can be assembled to the boxes 64 to support 76 cladding profiles.

[0158] Each box 64 has an opening, for example rectangular in shape, communicating with the interior of the underlying main module.

[0159] A circular opening 72 allows the modular mast 100 to pass through the roof panels 96.

[0160] This mast 100 can be fixed to the frame 5 of one of the main modules 3A by means of a support plate 204 and fastening means 206. The support plate 204 can be positioned at least partially inside the housing 64 which carries the mast 100. The fastening means 206 are visible in particular in Figures 24 and 28. The mast 100 is thus fixed by attaching the support plate 204 to brackets 200, 201 arranged on the frame 5, as shown in Figures 5 and 24.

[0161] Each box 64 includes ventilation grilles 74 arranged on the peripheral wall 68 along the associated facade panels. These grilles are, for example, separate grilles, but could alternatively be made as a single unit with the peripheral wall 68.

[0162] The ventilation grilles 74 allow air circulation between the inside of element 1 and the outside, as illustrated in [Fig.25]. The air from the lower inlets of element 1 can thus, after sweeping vertically through the equipment present in it, pass through the lower opening of each box 64, through the ventilation grilles 74, and then circulate vertically downwards through the gap 88 defined between the lower edge 66 of the cladding profiles 76 and the adjacent facade panels.

[0163] Figures 26 and 27 represent the framework 80 of the end caps 78 of the end modules 9, 10.

[0164] These frames 80 are preferably identical, as illustrated.

[0165] The framework 80 comprises a metal frame, elongated in the direction of the depth of the element 1, with two parallel metal sling bars 82, connecting the long sides of this frame, near its short sides.

[0166] The frame 80 is connected to the adjacent chassis 5 via two connecting elements 84, each connecting element 84 being for example screwed to the chassis 5 of the adjacent main module 3A,3B.

[0167] The end cap 78 includes a cap panel 79, which in particular allows the lifting bars 80 to be hidden.

[0168] The end caps 78 have curved profiles 90 arranged in continuity with the straight cladding profiles 76.

[0169] The infrastructure element 1 just described can be installed alone or as an assembly 2 of an element 1 and a stele module 110 comprising an electric vehicle charging station, as illustrated in Figures 29 to 34.

[0170] Element 1 can comprise two, three, or four main modules 3A, 3B, 3B' assembled linearly, as shown respectively in Figures 29, 30 and 31. The capacity of element 1 can thus be easily adapted to the number of equipment to be received.

[0171] Infrastructure element 1 may include two end modules 9,10 without charging station, as seen in Figures 29 to 31.

[0172] Alternatively, element 1 comprises an end module having a charging terminal 114, as illustrated in [Fig.33].

[0173] The stele module 110 preferably adopts the structure of an end module 9, that is to say, it includes a panel 11S having the same external dimensions. In particular, the door 15, the lower and upper facings 14A,14B, the end cap 78, the frame 80, and the hinges 31 can be identical, that is to say, common to the stele module 110 and the end module 9. In addition, the screws, rivets, or even support elements of a general low-voltage switchboard can be identical.

[0174] The stele panel 11S of the stele module 110 may be different from the end panel 11 of the end module 9. It should be noted that the description of the figures has been made with respect to one of the sides of the element 1, but this description is valid for the other side, also equipped with a rod 17, the mounting of the front panels being identical.

[0175] The invention is not limited to the examples described. For example, the rod can be guided in another way, as can the panels being attached.

Claims

Demands

1. Infrastructure element (1) comprising: - at least two assembled main modules (3A, 3B) intended to house electrical equipment, each main module (3A, 3B) comprising a chassis (5) and two opposing front panels (7A, 7B), the chassis (5) comprising vertical uprights (8), each of said panels (7A, 7B) being configured to hook onto corresponding uprights (8) of the chassis by a downward vertical movement relative to said uprights, - at least one first end module (9), comprising an end panel (11) defining a main opening (13), and a door (15) hinged to the end panel (11), and in particular two such end modules, - at least one rod (17) movable between a locked position where the adjacent front panels (7A, 7B) located on the same side of the element (1) are locked, and, when the door (15) of the first module end (9) is open,an unlocking position where these facade panels (7A,7B) are unlocked, the closing of the door of the first end module (9) when the rod (17) is in the unlocking position bringing the rod (17) into the locking position, the rod (17) carrying at least two locking elements (23), said adjacent facade panels (7A,7B) each having at least one cooperating element (25), the cooperating elements (25) abutting against the locking elements (23) when the rod (17) is in the locking position and thus opposing the upward vertical movement of said adjacent panels (7A,7B), the locking elements (23) allowing the upward movement of the cooperating elements (25) when the rod (17) is in the unlocking position so as to allow said adjacent panels (7A,7B) to be unhooked.

2. Infrastructure element (1) according to the preceding claim, comprising two movable rods (17) associated with respective adjacent facade panels, located on opposite sides of the element.

3. Infrastructure element (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, the end panel (11) of the first module end panel (9) having an opening (19) in which the rod (17) is engaged, the latter having a stop (21) which retains it through the opening (19) of the end panel (11), thus limiting the travel of said rod when it passes into the locking position.

4. Element according to any one of the preceding claims, the locking elements (23) having tabs with raised edges 24 extending obliquely.

5. Infrastructure element (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, the rod (17) having a length at least twice the width of a facade panel (7A,7B), the rod (17) being located behind the uprights on which the adjacent panels are hung.

6. An element according to any one of the preceding claims, the rod (17) comprising at least two locking elements (23) fixed to the rod (17) by a common base (27), the two locking elements (23) being located opposite two cooperating elements (25), belonging to different respective facade panels (7A,7B), when the rod is in the locked configuration.

7. Infrastructure element (1) according to the preceding claim, the rod (17) comprising at least two distinct sections (18) jointly fixed by the common base (27).

8. Infrastructure element (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, the rod (17) being engaged in guides (29) carried by the uprights (8) of the frames (5) of the main modules (3A,3B).

9. Infrastructure element according to any one of the preceding claims, the rod (17) having at least one horizontal handle (22).

10. Infrastructure element (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, the doors (15) of the end modules (9; 10) having hinges (31), each configured to permit rotation of the associated door (15) about a vertical axis of rotation.

11. Infrastructure element (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, at least one of the facade panels (7A,8A) being generally rectangular in shape and symmetrical with respect to a vertical median plane for that panel.

12. Infrastructure element according to any one of the preceding claims, each of the facade panels (7A,7B) comprising at least two cooperating elements (25), the rod comprising at least four locking elements (23), said cooperating elements (25) each positioning themselves opposite one of the locking elements (23) when the rod (17) is in the locked position, upward movement of the facade panels (7A,7B) being prevented by the contact of the cooperating elements (25) and the locking elements (23).

13. Infrastructure element (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, the vertical uprights (8) each having a vertical slot (35), the cooperating elements (25) of the facade panels (7A,7B) each being engaged in a respective vertical slot (35), the part of the cooperating element (25) having passed through the slot (35) being positioned below a corresponding locking element (23) of the rod (17), when the latter is in the locked position.

14. Infrastructure element (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, each of the facade panels (7A,7B) comprising at least two, preferably four, attachment elements (39), the latter each comprising a base (41) in particular in the form of a stirrup, and a screw (43) fixed to the upper part of the base (41).

15. Infrastructure element (1) according to the preceding claim, the facade panel (7A,7B) having raised edges (37) on its periphery, the cooperating elements (25) and the hooking elements (39) being fixed each to a corresponding adjacent raised edge (37).

16. Infrastructure element according to one of the two preceding claims, the frame uprights (8) having notches (47) with diverging edges (49) outwards (45), in each of which the shank of the screw (43) can engage so that the head of the screw (43) blocks the front panel (6A,6B,7A,7B) horizontally and requires a vertical disengagement of the panel to remove it.

17. Infrastructure element (1) according to one of the two preceding claims, the cooperating elements (25) and the hooking elements being vertically aligned.

18. A method for accessing equipment within an infrastructure element (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising the steps of: - opening the door (15), - pulling on the rod (17), in order to move it into the unlocked position and unlock the facade panels (7A,7B) on the corresponding side, - moving at least one of the facade panels (7A,7B) upwards so as to unhook and remove it, thereby freeing access to the equipment.

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