pole

Abstract

The present invention provides a pole that can be equipped with devices of various sizes while avoiding making the appearance of the pole complicated. A pole (1) comprises shelf boards (3) that partition an internal space (2) of the pole (1), and doors (132, 161) that close partial spaces (4) separated by the shelf boards (3). The doors (132, 161) have a structure in which the size of the surface of the doors (132, 161) is variable. The size of the partial spaces (4) is changed by changing the position of the shelf boards (3). Each of the partial spaces (4) is closed by changing the size of the surface of the doors (132, 161). Devices (90) having predetermined functions are stored in the partial spaces (4).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to poles and pole units.

Background Art

[0002] As related art, Patent Document 1 discloses a pole to which a device can be attached. The pole described in Patent Document 1 has a cylindrical support column and one or more connecting poles. The connecting pole has a cylindrical body. The cylindrical body has a first connection portion provided at one end in the longitudinal direction, a second connection portion provided at the other end in the longitudinal direction, and a device attachment portion to which a device is attached. The first connection portion of each connecting pole is configured to be connectable to the second connection portion of another connecting pole. The support column has a fixing portion provided at one end in the longitudinal direction and a third connection portion provided at the other end in the longitudinal direction. The third connection portion is configured to be connectable to the first connection portion or the second connection portion of the connecting pole.

[0003] In Patent Document 1, the fixing portion of the support column has a base plate. The base plate is fixed to a foundation provided on the ground using fixing bolts. For example, the second connection portion of the connecting pole is connected to the third connection portion of the support column, and the connecting pole is connected on the support column. On the connecting pole connected to the support column, any number of connecting poles can be connected by connecting the second connection portion of one connecting pole to the first connection portion of another connecting pole. Devices such as lighting fixtures, security cameras, speakers, or automatic flashers are attached to the device attachment portion of each connecting pole.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] In Patent Document 1, the connecting pole has a device mounting portion, and in each connecting pole, the device mounted on the device mounting portion can be arbitrarily changed.

[0006] However, in Patent Document 1, devices are externally attached to the body of the connecting pole. In Patent Document 1, the more devices are attached, the more complicated the appearance becomes. Further, when the pole is provided with various devices, regardless of the size of the devices, it is preferable that the pole can be provided with the devices.

[0007] In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a pole and a pole unit that can suppress the complication of the appearance and enable the pole to be provided with devices of various sizes.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0008] To achieve the above object, the present disclosure provides a pole as a first aspect. This pole a shelf board that partitions the internal space of the pole, and a door that closes the partial space partitioned by the shelf board and has the door has a structure in which the size of the surface of the door is variable, by changing the position of the shelf board, the size of the partial space is changed, by changing the size of the surface of the door, each partial space is closed, a device having a predetermined function is accommodated in the partial space.

[0009] Further, the present disclosure provides a pole unit as a second aspect. This pole unit a shelf board that partitions the internal space of the pole unit, and a door that closes the partial space partitioned by the shelf board and has the door has a structure in which the size of the surface of the door is variable, by changing the position of the shelf board, the size of the partial space is changed, By changing the size of the surface of the door, each of the partial spaces is closed, equipment having a predetermined function is accommodated in the partial space, It is connected in a row with the other pole units and used as a single pole.

Advantages of the Invention

[0010] According to the pole or pole unit according to the present disclosure, while suppressing the appearance from becoming complicated, the pole can be provided with equipment of various sizes.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0012] Prior to the description of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the outline of the present disclosure will be described. FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a pole according to the present disclosure. The pole 1 has a space inside. That is, the pole 1 has an internal space 2. The pole 1 can accommodate various devices in this internal space 2. That is, the pole 1 is used as a housing for accommodating devices.

[0013] As shown in FIG. 1, the pole 1 has at least one shelf board 3 that partitions the internal space 2 of the pole 1, and a door 5 that closes the partial space 4 partitioned by the shelf board 3. Here, the partial space 4 is a partial space of the internal space 2 and is a space divided by the shelf board 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the internal space 2 is divided into three partial spaces 4 by two shelf boards 3. Note that in FIG. 1, two shelf boards 3 are used, but this is only an example, and the number of shelf boards 3 is not limited to 2. That is, the number of partial spaces 4 is not limited to three.

[0014] The position of the shelf board 3 is changeable, and by changing the position of the shelf board 3, the size of the partial space is changed. Note that the position of the shelf board 3 refers to the position of the shelf board 3 in the arrangement direction (vertical direction) of the partial space 4. In the example shown in FIG. 1, by changing the height at which the upper shelf board 3 out of the two shelf boards 3 is installed, the sizes of the uppermost partial space 4 and the middle partial space 4, that is, the vertical lengths of these partial spaces 4 are changed. Devices having predetermined functions are accommodated in the partial space 4. By changing the position of the shelf board 3, a partial space 4 corresponding to the size of the device to be accommodated can be set.

[0015] Also, the door 5 has a structure in which the size of the surface of the door 5 is variable. Specifically, for example, as will be described later, such a structure may be realized by a shutter, or such a structure may be realized by a plurality of unit doors that can be connected to each other. By changing the size of the surface of the door 5, each partial space 4 is closed. That is, the size of the surface of the door 5 is changed according to the size of the set partial space 4. Therefore, each space in which the device is accommodated can be appropriately closed.

[0016] As described above, the pole 1 has a shelf board 3 whose position can be changed and a door 5 whose size can be changed, and devices are accommodated in the partial space 4 divided by the shelf board 3. Therefore, according to the size of the device, the size of the partial space 4 (that is, the accommodation space) can be changed, and the partial space 4 is appropriately closed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the appearance from becoming complicated compared to the case where a plurality of external devices are attached to the pole, and it is possible to appropriately accommodate the devices according to the size of the devices. Therefore, according to the pole 1, while suppressing the complication of the appearance of the pole, the pole can be provided with devices of various sizes. For example, when the pole is installed in a park or the like, it is possible to prevent the pole from being incompatible with the landscape at the installation location and damaging the landscape.

[0017] Note that the pole 1 may be formed by connecting a plurality of units as described later, or the pole may be formed by a single structural member (a single unit) instead of such a plurality of units.

[0018] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that, for the sake of clarity of explanation, the following description and the drawings are appropriately omitted and simplified. Also, in each drawing, the same elements and similar elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions are omitted as necessary.

[0019] <Embodiment 1> FIGS. 2A and 2B show a multi-functional pole 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, the multi-functional pole 100 constitutes a traffic signal. FIG. 2A is a front view of the multi-functional pole 100 as a traffic signal seen from the front, and FIG. 2B is an exploded perspective view of the multi-functional pole 100 as a traffic signal seen from an oblique direction. The multi-functional pole 100 has a plurality of units 101 to 109 connected to each other. The units 101 to 109 may also be referred to as pole units, partial poles, modules, or ASSYs (assemblies).

[0020] Unit 101 is a unit that constitutes a shared part, for example. That is, Unit 101 has devices shared for various functions that the multifunctional pole 100 has. For example, Unit 101 has devices such as a power supply device and a network device inside. The power supply device supplies power to the devices mounted on Units 101 to 109. The network device is connected to an external network. The devices mounted on Units 102 to 109 can be configured to communicate with the external network through the network device of Unit 101. In this way, Unit 101 houses one or more devices in the internal space of Unit 101. Note that Unit 101 may house one or more devices for the same function in the internal space, or may house a plurality of devices for a plurality of different functions in the internal space. Unit 101 is not particularly limited, but for example, at least a part thereof may be buried underground. Alternatively, Unit 101 may be connected to a foundation arranged on the ground using fastening bolts or the like. Unit 101 may be connected to a pillar buried underground.

[0021] Unit 102 is a unit that has, for example, a digital signage function. Unit 102 has, for example, a display and a control unit (controller). Unit 102 may have a speaker and a microphone. Further, Unit 102 may have an edge computer (MEC (Multi-access / Mobile Edge Computing) server). Unit 102 houses one or more devices in the internal space of Unit 102. Note that Unit 102 may house one or more devices for the same function (for example, the digital signage function) in the internal space, or may house a plurality of devices for a plurality of different functions in the internal space.

[0022] Units 103 and 104 are units having the functions of a traffic signal. Unit 103 is a unit having the function of a pedestrian signal. Unit 104 is a unit having the function of a vehicle signal. Since the configuration of Unit 103 having the function of a pedestrian signal is the same as that of Unit 104 except that the traffic signal device becomes for pedestrians, Unit 104 will be described and the description of Unit 103 will be omitted.

[0023] Figure 3 shows a configuration example of Unit 104. In Unit 104, a traffic signal device 192 is attached to a body 191. The traffic signal device 192 has green (blue), yellow, and red light devices. The body 191 has an attachment to which a fixture 194 is attached. The arm of the traffic signal device 192 is attached to the body 191 via the fixture 194. A camera used for controlling the traffic signal device may be built into the body 191. A transparent cover 193 for protecting the camera may be attached to the body 191. Unit 103 houses one or more devices in the internal space of Unit 103. Note that Unit 103 may house one or more devices for the same function (for example, the function of a traffic signal) in the internal space, or may house a plurality of devices for a plurality of different functions in the internal space.

[0024] Unit 104 may have, for example, a control device for controlling the traffic signal device 192 in the internal space of Unit 104 (inside the body 191). Note that this control device does not necessarily have to be arranged in Unit 104 and may be arranged in another unit. Also, the traffic signal device control circuit does not necessarily have to be arranged in any of the units of the multifunctional pole 100. For example, the traffic signal device control circuit may be arranged outside the multifunctional pole 100. In that case, the traffic signal device control circuit may communicate with Unit 104 via a network and control the traffic signal device 192 via the network.

[0025] Unit 105 is a unit having the function of a security camera. Unit 105 has, for example, a camera for photographing the surroundings and a camera control circuit. Unit 105 houses one or more devices in the internal space of Unit 105. Note that Unit 105 may house one or more devices for the same function (for example, the function of a security camera) in the internal space, or may house a plurality of devices for a plurality of different functions in the internal space.

[0026] Units 106 to 108 are units for adjusting the height or length of the pole. For this reason, devices may not be housed in Units 106 to 108, but one or more devices may be housed as in other units.

[0027] Unit 109 is a unit having the function of a base station. Unit 109 may have, for example, the function of a public WiFi (registered trademark) base station, or may be a unit having the function of a 5G (5th Generation) antenna base station. For this reason, for example, Unit 109 may have a wireless communication device (transceiver). Note that the communication method of the wireless communication function mounted on the multi-functional pole 100 is not limited to 5G and public WiFi. The multi-functional pole 100 may have a unit including a wireless communication device using a communication method such as MCA (Multi-Channel Access) advance or C-V2X (Cellular V2X (Vehicle to X)). Also, the wireless communication is not limited to 5G, and may be wireless communication conforming to a next-generation communication standard. Unit 109 houses one or more devices in the internal space of Unit 109. Note that Unit 109 may house one or more devices for the same function (for example, the function of a base station of one communication method) in the internal space. Also, Unit 109 may house a plurality of devices for a plurality of different functions (for example, the functions of a plurality of base stations for different communication methods) in the internal space.

[0028] In the multifunctional pole 100, a device that generates electricity using renewable energy, such as a solar panel 110, is attached above the unit 109.

[0029] FIG. 4 shows units that can be used for the units 101 to 109. Hereinafter, when referring to these units without particularly distinguishing them, these units will be referred to as unit 120. The unit 120 has a cylindrical body 123. The body 123 is formed of a material such as metal, for example. The body 123 can be formed of various materials according to the strength required for the unit and the weight allowed for the unit. For example, in the multifunctional pole 100, a unit that is assumed to be installed at a high place may be formed of a light material such as carbon fiber.

[0030] The unit 120 can incorporate devices for providing a predetermined function inside the body 123. In particular, in the present embodiment, at least one of the units 120 is provided with a configuration for accommodating a plurality of devices in the internal space. Details of such a configuration will be described later. The cross-sectional shape of the unit 120 in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction is not particularly limited, but may be an ellipse or an oblong. When the cross-sectional shape is an ellipse or an oblong, devices can be efficiently accommodated as compared with the case where the cross-sectional shape is a circle. Also, the visual impression can be improved. The lengths (the lengths in the pole longitudinal direction) of the respective units may be different from each other or the same.

[0031] The unit 120 has a first connection portion 121 at one end in the longitudinal direction and a second connection portion 122 at the other end in the longitudinal direction. A plurality of units can be connected by connecting the first connection portion 121 of one unit (the first unit) 120 and the second connection portion 122 of another unit (the second unit) 120.

[0032] The first unit (its first connection portion) and the second unit (its second connection portion) may be directly connected. Alternatively, the first connection portion and the second connection portion may be connected via a connection member for connecting them.

[0033] Note that the order of units 101 to 109 shown in FIG. 2B is an example, and the order of units in the multifunctional pole 100 is not particularly limited. Each unit has a first connection portion 121 and a second connection portion 122, and the arrangement order of the units in the multifunctional pole 100 can be arbitrarily changed. Further, in the multifunctional pole 100, the unit arranged at the bottommost may have the second connection portion 122 and may not have the first connection portion 121.

[0034] In the present embodiment, the pole of the multifunctional pole 100 is formed by appropriately combining a plurality of units 101 to 109. Each unit has a predetermined function, and various functions can be added to the multifunctional pole 100 by appropriately selecting the units used as the pole of the multifunctional pole 100. In the present embodiment, the units 101 to 109 forming the pole have the functions provided by the multifunctional pole 100. Therefore, the multifunctional pole 100 can prevent the appearance from becoming complicated as compared with the case where various devices are attached to the outside of the pole.

[0035] Next, in the present embodiment, a configuration for accommodating a plurality of devices in the internal space of the unit 120 will be specifically described. Note that the configuration of the unit 120 shown below may be adopted in all of the above-described units 101 to 109, or may be adopted only in some of the units.

[0036] FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the configuration of the unit 120 for accommodating a plurality of devices 90 in the internal space 150. In FIG. 5, in order to facilitate understanding of the internal structure of the unit 120, illustration of a shutter 132 and an outer door 140, which will be described later, is omitted.

[0037] As shown in FIG. 5, the unit 120 has a space inside. That is, the unit 120 has an internal space 150. The unit 120 can accommodate various devices 90 in this internal space 150. That is, the unit 120 is used as a housing for accommodating the devices 90. As shown in FIG. 5, the unit 120 has at least one shelf board 130 that partitions the internal space 150. The shelf board 130 is provided so as to divide the internal space 150. Therefore, due to the presence of the shelf board 130, the internal space 150 is divided into a plurality of partial spaces 151. In the example shown in FIG. 5, the unit 120 has two shelf boards 130, and the internal space 150 is divided into three partial spaces 151. Note that in FIG. 5, two shelf boards 130 are used, but this is only an example, and the number of shelf boards 130 is not limited to two. That is, the number of partial spaces 151 is not limited to three. Therefore, the unit 120 only needs to have at least one shelf board 130.

[0038] The position of the shelf board 130 (the height at which the shelf board 130 is installed) can be changed, and by changing the position of the shelf board 130, the size of the partial space 151 is changed. Specifically, each shelf board 130 is arranged so as to form a horizontal plane, and the shelf board 130 moves in the vertical direction (the vertical direction) along the rails 131 provided on both sides of the internal space 150. That is, in the configuration example shown in the figure, the shelf board 130 is supported by the rails 131 provided on both sides of the internal space 150, and the support position can be changed. Note that in FIG. 5, two rails 131 provided on one side of the shelf board 130 are shown, but there are also rails on the other side of the shelf board 130 in the same manner. Here, as an example, a configuration using rails is shown, but any other structure capable of supporting the shelf board 130 may be used. Devices 90 having a predetermined function are accommodated in the partial space 151. Therefore, by changing the position of the shelf board 130, a partial space 151 corresponding to the size of the accommodated device 90 can be set. The shelf board 130 is arranged at any one of a plurality of predetermined positions set at a predetermined interval in the moving direction of the shelf board 130, for example, but the shelf board 130 may be arranged at an arbitrary position.

[0039] Incidentally, the position of the shelf board 130 may be changed by the work of a user such as an administrator, or may be automatically changed. When the position of the shelf board 130 is automatically changed, for example, the multifunctional pole 100 may have a control unit 180 that controls the operation of the unit 120 regarding the partial space 151. Incidentally, in the example shown in FIG. 5, the control unit 180 is provided at a location within the unit 120 and at a location other than the internal space 150, but may be provided in the internal space 150. Further, the control unit 180 may be provided in another unit. The control unit 180 is a control circuit that controls the operation of the unit 120 regarding the partial space 151. For example, the control unit 180 outputs a control signal to an actuator that moves the position of the shelf board 130 along the rail 131. Incidentally, the control unit 180 may perform control according to an instruction of a user input via a user interface device provided at an arbitrary position (for example, the unit 101 that constitutes the shared part) within the multifunctional pole 100. Further, the control unit 180 may perform control according to an instruction transmitted from a device outside the multifunctional pole 100.

[0040] The unit 120 may further have a door that closes the partial space 151 partitioned by the shelf board 130. As described above, the size of the partial space 151 is variable. For this reason, the door for closing the partial space 151 has a structure in which the size of the surface covering the partial space 151 is variable. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, such a structure is realized by using the shutter 132. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the configuration of the unit 120 for accommodating a plurality of devices 90 in the internal space 150. FIG. 6 is different from the schematic diagram shown in FIG. 5 in that the configuration of the door for closing the partial space 151 is shown. In FIG. 6, in order to make it easier to understand the structure of the door, the outer door 140 described later is not shown.

[0041] As shown in FIG. 6, in the present embodiment, the unit 120 has a shutter 132 as a door for closing the partial space 151. The shutter 132 can freely change the size of the surface covering the partial space 151 according to the length of the slats (shutter curtain) 132b wound in the case 132a and drawn out from the case 132a. That is, in the present embodiment, by using the shutter 132, a configuration is realized in which the size of the surface of the door for closing the partial space 151 is variable. By changing the size of the surface of the door, each partial space 151 is closed. That is, the size of the surface of the door is changed according to the size of the set partial space 151. Therefore, each space in which the device 90 is accommodated can be appropriately closed.

[0042] Note that the door may have a ventilation opening. In the example shown in FIG. 6, a ventilation opening 135 is provided in the shutter 132 (slats 132b). The ventilation opening 135 may be, for example, a mesh-like filter. Further, the ventilation opening 135 may be provided with a small fan. In order for the ventilation opening 135 to function regardless of the size of the partial space 151, the ventilation opening 135 is preferably provided on the tip side of the shutter 132 (slats 132b). That is, even when the length of the slats 132b drawn out from the case 132a is short, it is preferable that the ventilation opening 135 is provided so that the ventilation opening 135 faces the partial space 151. Having the ventilation opening 135 contributes to appropriately maintaining the temperature environment of the partial space 151. Therefore, for example, the occurrence of a failure of the device 90 accommodated in the partial space 151 is suppressed.

[0043] In the present embodiment, the unit 120 has the same number of shutters 132 as the number of partial spaces 151. Therefore, in particular, the shelf board 130 has a shutter 132 for covering the partial space 151 directly below the shelf board 130. Thereby, the unit 120 can be provided with the shutters 132 corresponding to the number of the partial spaces 151.

[0044] FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing an example of the configuration of the shelf board 130 having the shutter 132. On the front surface of the shelf board 130 (i.e., the surface on the opening side of the internal space 150), there is provided a case 132a for winding and accommodating the slats 132b. Further, a stopper 136 is provided on the front surface of the shelf board 130. The stopper 136 is, for example, a plate, and is disposed adjacent to the shutter 132 provided on the shelf board 130, that is, it receives the tip of the slat 132b of the shutter 132 that covers the partial space 151 directly above the shelf board 130. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 7, on the front surface of the shelf board 130, the stopper 136 is provided above to receive the shutter 132 that covers the partial space 151 directly above, and the shutter 132 is provided below to cover the partial space 151 directly below.

[0045] Note that, since the shutter 132 provided on the shelf board 130 is used to block the partial space 151 directly below the shelf board 130, the uppermost partial space 151 is blocked by another shutter 132. Specifically, in order to block the uppermost partial space 151, the unit 120 is also provided with a shutter 132 at the upper part of the front surface of the internal space 150 (the surface on the opening side of the internal space 150).

[0046] Note that the door for closing the partial space 151 may have a locking mechanism for locking the door when the door is closed. That is, the door may have a locking mechanism for locking so that the door cannot be opened. For example, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, a locking mechanism 137 for engaging the tip of the slat 132b and the stopper 136 may be provided. By having the locking mechanism, the security of the device 90 housed in the partial space 151 can be ensured. Note that the control unit 180 that controls the operation of the unit 120 related to the partial space 151 may control the operation of the locking mechanism. In this case, for example, the control unit 180 outputs a control signal to an actuator that operates the locking mechanism. Note that the control unit 180 may perform such control according to an instruction from a user input via a user interface device provided at an arbitrary position (for example, the unit 101 that constitutes the shared part) within the multifunctional pole 100. For example, the user inputs a password to the user interface device and instructs unlocking, and accordingly, the control unit 180 unlocks the locking mechanism. Further, the control unit 180 may perform control according to an instruction transmitted from a device outside the multifunctional pole 100. The control unit 180 may control to automatically lock when a predetermined time has elapsed after the closing is completed. Note that the unlocking and locking of the locking mechanism do not have to be performed automatically and may be performed by the user using a physical key.

[0047] Note that the control unit 180 may control the opening and closing operation of the shutter 132. In this case, for example, the control unit 180 outputs a control signal to an actuator that takes in and out the slat 132b from the case 132a. Note that the control unit 180 may perform such control according to an instruction from a user input via a user interface device provided at an arbitrary position (for example, the unit 101 that constitutes the shared part) within the multifunctional pole 100. Further, the control unit 180 may perform control according to an instruction transmitted from a device outside the multifunctional pole 100.

[0048] In order to make the length of the slat 132b drawn out from the case 132a correspond to the size of the partial space 151, the control unit 180 may stop the closing operation based on the position information of the shelf board 130. Here, the closing operation is an operation of drawing out the slat 132b from the case for closing the partial space 151. The position of the shelf board 130 may be managed in advance or may be detected by a sensor provided in the unit 120 or the like. The size (the vertical length of the opening) of each partial space 151 is specified by the position of the shelf board 130. Therefore, the control unit 180 may specify the size of each partial space 151 based on the position information of the shelf board 130 and control the closing operation of the shutter 132 for closing each partial space 151. In this way, by the control unit 180 stopping the closing operation based on the position information of the shelf board 130, the partial space 151 can be automatically and appropriately closed.

[0049] Also, in order to make the length of the slat 132b drawn out from the case 132a correspond to the size of the partial space 151, the control unit 180 may stop the closing operation based on the detection that the shutter 132 (more specifically, the tip of the slat 132b) has reached the boundary of the partial space 151. Here, the boundary of the partial space 151 means the boundary portion between adjacent partial spaces 151 or the end portion of a series of partial spaces 151 (the lower end of the internal space 150). In other words, the boundary of the partial space 151 means the end of the partial space 151 in the arrangement direction of the partial spaces 151. For example, the control unit 180 may stop the closing operation based on the detection that the shutter 132 (the tip of the slat 132b) has reached the stopper 136. Also, the unit 120 may have a sensor for detecting that the shutter 132 has reached the boundary of the partial space 151. By such control as well, the partial space 151 can be automatically and appropriately closed.

[0050] In this way, by the control as described above, the partial space 151 can be automatically and appropriately closed. Therefore, convenience can be improved. However, the opening and closing operation of the shutter 132 does not have to be performed automatically and may be performed manually by the user.

[0051] Further, the unit 120 may have an outer door that covers all the partial spaces from the outside of the door that closes the partial space. FIGS. 8 and 9 are schematic views showing an example of the configuration of the unit 120 for accommodating a plurality of devices 90 in the internal space 150. FIGS. 8 and 9 are different from the schematic view shown in FIG. 6 in that the outer door 140 is shown. FIG. 8 shows a state in which the outer door 140 is open, and FIG. 9 shows a state in which the outer door 140 is closed.

[0052] The outer door 140 may have a lock mechanism 141 that locks the outer door 140 when the outer door 140 is closed. That is, the outer door 140 may have a lock mechanism 141 that locks so that the outer door 140 cannot be opened. By having the lock mechanism 141, the crime prevention performance can be further improved. Note that the control unit 180 may control the operation of the lock mechanism 141. In this case, for example, the control unit 180 outputs a control signal to an actuator that operates the lock mechanism 141. Note that the control unit 180 may perform such control in accordance with an instruction of a user input via a user interface device provided at an arbitrary position (for example, the unit 101 that constitutes the shared part) in the multifunctional pole 100. For example, the user inputs a password to the user interface device and instructs unlocking, and in response thereto, the control unit 180 unlocks the lock mechanism 141. Further, the control unit 180 may perform control in accordance with an instruction transmitted from a device outside the multifunctional pole 100. Further, the control unit 180 may control to automatically lock when a predetermined time has elapsed after the outer door 140 is closed. Note that the unlocking and locking of the lock mechanism 141 do not have to be performed automatically, and may be performed by the user using a physical key. By having the outer door 140, the dustproofness, waterproofness, crime prevention performance, etc. of the internal space can be enhanced. Also, from the viewpoint of design, there are advantages in providing the outer door 140. For this reason, it is preferable for the unit 120 to include the outer door 140, but it does not necessarily have to include the outer door 140.

[0053] The above described Embodiment 1. As described above, at least one unit 120 constituting the multifunctional pole 100 has a shelf board 130 whose position can be changed and a door (shutter 132) whose size can be changed. The device 90 is accommodated in the partial space 151 divided by the shelf board 130. Therefore, according to the size of the device 90, the size of the partial space 151 can be changed, and the partial space 151 is properly closed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the appearance from becoming complicated compared to the case where a plurality of external devices are attached to the pole, and the device can be properly accommodated according to the size of the device. That is, according to the above-described configuration, while suppressing the appearance of the pole from becoming complicated, the pole can be provided with devices of various sizes. Further, the multifunctional pole 100 provides a predetermined function by accommodating a device 90 having a predetermined function in the internal space 150. Therefore, there is also an advantage that the introduction and maintenance of the device are easier than in the case where the device is integrally embedded in the pole.

[0054] Note that the above-described multifunctional pole 100 is configured as a single pole by a plurality of units 120 connected in a row in the height direction, and at least one of the plurality of units 120 has an internal space 150. However, instead of such a plurality of units, the pole may be constituted by one structural member. That is, the above-described shelf board 130 and shutter 132 may be provided in the internal space of a pole composed of one cylindrical structural member.

[0055] <Embodiment 2> Next, Embodiment 2 will be described. In Embodiment 1, the shutter 132 is used as a door having a structure in which the size of the surface covering the partial space 151 is variable. In the present embodiment, another configuration realizes a structure in which the size of the surface covering the partial space 151 is variable. Note that the present embodiment is the same as Embodiment 1 except that the structure of the door for closing the partial space 151 is different. Therefore, the structure of the door will be specifically described, and the description of other configurations will be omitted as appropriate.

[0056] In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the above-described structure is realized by using a plurality of unit doors 160. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the configuration of a unit 120 for accommodating a plurality of devices 90 in an internal space 150. In FIG. 10, the outer door 140 is not shown in order to facilitate understanding of the door structure. However, in the present embodiment, the unit 120 may also have an outer door 140. Of course, in the present embodiment, the unit 120 does not necessarily have to have an outer door 140.

[0057] As shown in FIG. 10, in the present embodiment, the unit 120 has a plurality of unit doors 160 as doors for closing the partial space 151. The unit door 160 is a door for closing each unit space. Here, the unit space is the smallest partial space that can be set based on the position of the shelf board 130. For example, assume that the shelf board 130 is arranged at any one of a plurality of predetermined positions set at a predetermined interval L in the moving direction of the shelf board 130. In this case, the partial space having a length of L in the moving direction of the shelf board 130 (that is, the arrangement direction of the partial spaces 151) corresponds to the unit space. That is, the unit door 160 is a door for closing the partial space with the minimum size. For this reason, as shown in the figure, the plurality of unit doors 160 are arranged side by side in the arrangement direction of the partial spaces 151. The unit door 160 is, for example, a single-opening door as shown in FIG. 10, but may also be a double-opening door.

[0058] By connecting any number of unit doors 160 arranged in succession to each other, the plurality of connected unit doors 160 can block a partial space 151 of any size. That is, by changing the number of unit doors 160 to be connected, the size of the surface covering the partial space 151 can be freely changed. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, by connecting five successive unit doors 160 to form a single connected door 161, the partial space 151 corresponding to five unit spaces is blocked. Thus, in this embodiment, a configuration is realized in which the size of the surface of the door for blocking the partial space 151 is made variable by using a plurality of connected unit doors 160. In other words, in this embodiment, the door for blocking the partial space is a door in which a number of unit doors 160 corresponding to the size of the partial space are connected and integrated. Thus, also in this embodiment, each partial space 151 is blocked by changing the size of the surface of the door. That is, the size of the surface of the door is changed according to the size of the set partial space. For this reason, blocking can be appropriately performed for each space in which the device 90 is housed.

[0059] FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a configuration for realizing the connection of the unit doors 160. The unit door 160 has a protruding member 162 (for example, a pin) that can protrude in the arrangement direction of the unit doors (that is, the direction adjacent to other unit doors 160), and a hole 163 for receiving the protruding member 162 of another unit door 160. The position of the protruding member 162 changes between a state in which it protrudes from the unit door 160 and a state in which it retracts into the unit door 160. In such a configuration of the unit door 160, the unit doors 160 are connected by inserting the protruding member 162 of one of the adjacent unit doors 160 into the hole 163 of the other unit door 160.

[0060] In this embodiment, the partial space 151 is closed by the unit door 160 instead of the shutter 132. Therefore, the shelf board 130 does not need to have the shutter 132 and the stopper 136. However, the shelf board 130 may have the stopper 136 in order to prevent connection errors such as a plurality of unit doors 160 being connected across two adjacent partial spaces 151. That is, the stopper 136 may prevent one door (connected door 161) composed of a plurality of connected unit doors 160 from exceeding the position of the shelf board 130. In other words, the stopper 136 may prevent the range closed by the connected door 161 from covering two or more partial spaces 151. In this case, the stopper 136 provided on the door side of the shelf board 130 receives the protruding member 162. That is, the stopper 136 receives the protruding member 162 so that the protruding member 162 is not inserted into the hole 163. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent incorrect connection.

[0061] Note that the control unit 180 that controls the operation of the unit 120 regarding the partial space 151 may control the connection operation of the unit door 160. In this case, for example, the control unit 180 outputs a control signal to an actuator that operates the protruding member 162. Note that the control unit 180 may perform such control according to an instruction of a user input via a user interface device provided at an arbitrary position (for example, the unit 101 that constitutes the shared part) in the multifunctional pole 100. Further, the control unit 180 may perform control according to an instruction transmitted from a device outside the multifunctional pole 100. Further, the control unit 180 may control the protruding operation of the protruding member 162 based on the position information of the shelf board 130. In this case, the control unit 180 controls, for example, to connect the unit doors 160 that close the respective unit spaces corresponding to the partial space 151 specified by the position of the shelf board 130. According to such a configuration, it is possible to automatically configure a door that appropriately closes the set partial space 151, improving convenience. Further, after the connection, the control unit 180 may control to lock so that the protruding member 162 does not come out of the hole 163 when a predetermined time has elapsed. However, the connection of the unit doors 160 does not have to be performed automatically and may be performed manually by the user.

[0062] Note that, also in this embodiment, the door for closing the partial space 151 may have a locking mechanism for locking the door when the door is closed. Specifically, each unit door 160 may include a locking mechanism 164 that engages with the housing constituting the internal space 150. When a plurality of unit doors 160 are connected, the locking mechanism 164 of any one of the unit doors 160 may be used. Further, the operation of the locking mechanism 164 may be controlled by the control unit 180 in the same manner as the other locking mechanisms described above. Of course, unlocking and locking of the locking mechanism 164 may not be performed automatically, and may be performed by the user using a physical key. Also, similar to Embodiment 1, the unit door 160 may have a ventilation opening 135.

[0063] Also, in the above description, the unit doors 160 are connected by protruding members 162 such as pins, but the above-described configuration for connection is merely an example. For example, the unit doors 160 may be connected by other components such as screws or other configurations.

[0064] The above describes Embodiment 2. Also in this embodiment, at least one unit 120 constituting the multifunctional pole 100 has a shelf board 130 whose position can be changed and a door (connected unit doors 160) whose size can be changed. Then, the device 90 is accommodated in the partial space 151 divided by the shelf board 130. Therefore, according to the size of the device 90, the size of the partial space 151 can be changed and the partial space 151 can be appropriately closed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the appearance from becoming complicated compared to the case where a plurality of external devices are attached to the pole, and the device can be appropriately accommodated according to the size of the device. That is, according to the above-described configuration, while suppressing the appearance of the pole from becoming complicated, the pole can be provided with devices of various sizes.

[0065] In addition, in this embodiment, a pole may be constituted by one structural member (one unit). That is, the above-described shelf board 130 and unit door 160 may be provided in the internal space of a pole composed of one cylindrical structural member.

[0066] In the above-described embodiment, the multifunctional pole 100 to which the traffic signal device 192 is externally attached is exemplified. However, no device or the like may be externally attached to the multifunctional pole 100. Further, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, any device such as a lighting lamp 195 may be externally attached to the multifunctional pole 100 together with or in place of the traffic signal device 192.

[0067] Note that the various controls described above may be realized by the following configuration. That is, the control unit 180 may have the following configuration. FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the control unit 180. As shown in FIG. 14, the control unit 180 includes an input / output interface 181, a memory 182, and a processor 183.

[0068] The input / output interface 181 is an interface for communicably connecting to other devices as necessary.

[0069] The memory 182 is constituted by, for example, a combination of a volatile memory and a non-volatile memory. The memory 182 is used to store software (computer program) including one or more instructions executed by the processor 183, and data used for various processes.

[0070] The processor 183 reads and executes software (computer program) from the memory 182 to perform the above-described control processing. The processor 183 may be, for example, a microprocessor, an MPU (Micro Processor Unit), or a CPU (Central Processing Unit). The processor 183 may include a plurality of processors. Thus, the control unit 180 may have functions as a computer.

[0071] When the program is loaded into a computer, it includes a set of instructions (or software code) for causing the computer to perform one or more functions described in the embodiments. The program may be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium or a tangible storage medium. By way of example and not limitation, the computer-readable medium or tangible storage medium includes random-access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), flash memory, solid-state drive (SSD), or other memory technologies, CD-ROM, digital versatile disc (DVD), Blu-ray (registered trademark) disc, or other optical disc storage, magnetic cassette, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage, or other magnetic storage devices. The program may be transmitted on a transitory computer-readable medium or a communication medium. By way of example and not limitation, the transitory computer-readable medium or communication medium includes electrical, optical, acoustic, or other forms of propagated signals.

[0072] As described above, the embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail, but the present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments. The present disclosure also includes those obtained by making changes and modifications to the above embodiments without departing from the spirit of the present disclosure.

[0073] For example, some or all of the above embodiments may be described as follows, but are not limited thereto.

[0074] (Appendix 1) A pole, a shelf board partitioning the internal space of the pole, and a door closing the partial space partitioned by the shelf board and having, the door having a structure in which the size of the surface of the door is variable, wherein the size of the partial space is changed by changing the position of the shelf board, By changing the size of the surface of the door, each of the partial spaces is closed, and a device having a predetermined function is accommodated in the partial space pole. (Appendix 2) The shelf board has a shutter for covering the partial space directly below the shelf board, and the door is a shutter The pole described in Appendix 1. (Appendix 3) The pole has shutter control means for controlling the opening and closing operation of the shutter, and the shutter control means stops the closing operation based on the position information of the shelf board The pole described in Appendix 2. (Appendix 4) The pole has shutter control means for controlling the opening and closing operation of the shutter, and the shutter control means stops the closing operation based on the detection that the shutter has reached the boundary of the partial space The pole described in Appendix 2. (Appendix 5) It has a plurality of unit doors that close for each unit space, which is the smallest settable partial space, and the door that closes the partial space is formed by connecting a number of the unit doors corresponding to the size of the partial space The pole described in Appendix 1. (Appendix 6) The unit door has a protruding member that can protrude in the arrangement direction of the unit door and a hole for receiving the protruding member of another unit door, and when the protruding member of one unit door is inserted into the hole of the other unit door, the unit doors are connected to each other The pole described in Appendix 5. (Appendix 7) The shelf board has a stopper for receiving the protruding member on the door side The pole described in Appendix 6. (Appendix 8) It further has connection control means for controlling the protruding operation of the protruding member based on the position information of the shelf board The pole described in Supplementary Note 6 or 7. (Supplementary Note 9) The door has a locking mechanism for locking the door when the door is closed. The pole described in any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 8. (Supplementary Note 10) The door has a ventilation opening. The pole described in any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 9. (Supplementary Note 11) From the outside of the door that closes the partial space, there is an outer door that covers all the partial spaces. The pole described in any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 10. (Supplementary Note 12) The pole is composed of a plurality of pole units connected in a row as one pole, At least one of the plurality of pole units has the internal space. The pole described in any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 11. (Supplementary Note 13) A pole unit, A shelf board that partitions the internal space of the pole unit, A door that closes the partial space partitioned by the shelf board, and has, The door has a structure in which the size of the surface of the door is variable, By changing the position of the shelf board, the size of the partial space is changed, By changing the size of the surface of the door, each partial space is closed, Equipment having a predetermined function is accommodated in the partial space, It is connected in a row with other said pole units and used as one pole. Pole unit. (Supplementary Note 14) The shelf board has a shutter for covering the partial space directly below the shelf board, The door is a shutter. The pole unit described in Supplementary Note 13. (Supplementary Note 15) It has a plurality of unit doors that close for each unit space which is the smallest settable partial space. The door that closes the partial space is formed by connecting a number of the unit doors corresponding to the size of the partial space. The pole unit described in Supplementary Note 13.

Explanation of Signs

[0075] 1 Pole 2 Inner space 3 Shelf board 4 Partial space 5 Door 90 Equipment 100 Multifunctional pole 101 - 109, 120 Unit 110 Solar panel 121 First connection part 122 Second connection part 123 Body 130 Shelf board 131 Rail 132 Shutter 132a Case 132b Slat 135 Vent 136 Stopper 137 Lock mechanism 140 Outer door 141 Lock mechanism 150 Inner space 151 Partial space 160 Unit door 161 Connected door 162 Protruding member 163 Hole 164 Lock mechanism 180 Control unit 181 Input / output interface 182 Memory 183 Processor 191 Body 192 Traffic signal device 193 Cover 194 Fitting 195 Lighting lamp

Claims

1. A pole, comprising: a shelf board partitioning an internal space of the pole; a door closing a partial space partitioned by the shelf board; wherein the door has a structure in which the size of the surface of the door is variable; by changing the position of the shelf board, the size of the partial space is changed; by changing the size of the surface of the door, each partial space is closed; and a device having a predetermined function is accommodated in the partial space. The pole.

2. The shelf board has a shutter for covering the partial space directly below the shelf board; the door is a shutter. The pole according to claim 1.

3. The pole has shutter control means for controlling the opening and closing operation of the shutter; the shutter control means stops the closing operation based on the position information of the shelf board. The pole according to claim 2.

4. The pole has shutter control means for controlling the opening and closing operation of the shutter; the shutter control means stops the closing operation based on detection that the shutter has reached the boundary of the partial space. The pole according to claim 2.

5. The pole has a plurality of unit doors for closing each unit space which is the smallest settable partial space; the door for closing the partial space is formed by connecting a number of the unit doors corresponding to the size of the partial space. The pole according to claim 1.

6. Each unit door has a protruding member that can protrude in the arrangement direction of the unit doors and a hole for receiving the protruding member of another unit door; when the protruding member of one unit door is inserted into the hole of the other unit door, the unit doors are connected to each other. The pole according to claim 5.

7. The shelf board has a stopper for receiving the protruding member on the door side. The pole according to claim 6.

8. The pole further has connection control means for controlling the protruding operation of the protruding member based on the position information of the shelf board. The pole according to claim 6 or 7.

9. The door has a locking mechanism for locking the door when the door is closed. The pole according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The door has a ventilation opening. The pole according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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