Hinged outdoor luminaire for easy maintenance of a radio module and an antenna system

Abstract

A streetlight luminaire arrangement (2000) comprising a light generating system (1000), a communication system (1300), and a housing arrangement (3000); wherein: - the light generating system (1000) comprises a light generating device (100) and one or more lighting electronic components (190); - the communication system (1300) comprises an antenna system (600) and a radio system (700); wherein the antenna system (600) is configured to transmit and / or receive wireless signals; wherein the radio system (700) is communicatively coupled to the antenna system (600), and is configured to (i) control the transmission of wireless signals transmitted by the antenna system (600) and / or (ii) process wireless signals received by the antenna system (600); wherein the communication system (1300) comprises communication system electronic components (1390); wherein the antenna system (600) comprises at least one of the communication system electronic components (1390), and wherein the radio system (700) comprises at least one of the communication system electronic components (1390) - the housing arrangement (3000) comprises a first compartment (3100), a compartment closure (3150), and a support tray (3300); wherein the housing arrangement (3000) is configured to support the light generating device (100); wherein: - the first compartment (3100) is configured to host one or more of (i) at least one of the lighting electronic components (190) and (ii) at least part of the light generating device (100); wherein the compartment closure (3150) is configured moveable in the housing arrangement (3000), configurable in (a) at least a first opened compartment position, providing access to the first compartment (3100), and (b) a second closed compartment position; and - the support tray (3300) is configured to support at least one of the communication system electronic components (1390); wherein the support tray (3300) is configured hingeable in the housing arrangement (3000); wherein the support tray (3300) is configured moveable in the housing arrangement (3000), configurable in (a) at least a first opened tray position, providing access to the compartment closure (3150), and (b) a second closed tray position, wherein when the support tray (3300) is in the second closed tray position, the compartment closure (3150) cannot be in the first opened compartment position.

Description

[0001] Hinged outdoor luminaire for easy maintenance of a radio module and an antenna system

[0002] FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0003] The invention relates to a luminaire arrangement comprising a light generating system, a communication system, and a housing arrangement. The invention further relates to a streetlight comprising the luminaire arrangement and a pole.

[0004] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0005] Outdoor lighting apparatuses are known in the art. For instance, US20130188371A1 describes an outdoor LED lighting apparatus which includes a housing unit having a main body or main housing and a lower cover, and at least one LED module provided in the interior of the housing unit. The housing unit is configured to enable air to flow into and out of the interior of the unit via a convection cooling arrangement provided between the main body of housing and the lower cover of the housing.

[0006] WO 2023 / 198552 Al discloses an outdoor luminaire which comprises: a canopy on top of a luminaire frame and having a canopy enclosure; an optical chamber bounded by the luminaire frame and a light exit window; a light engine being arranged below the canopy and comprising a LED light source and comprising a first heat sink in (direct) thermal contact with said LED light source; an antenna system for transmitting and / or receiving wireless signals is at least partly arranged within the outdoor luminaire; a radio frequency transceiver comprising a second heat sink in (direct) thermal contact with the radio frequency transceiver, said radio frequency transceiver is communicatively coupled to the antenna system; a support for supporting the radio frequency transceiver. In an assembled, closed configuration the radio frequency transceiver is mounted onto the frame by the support with the radio frequency transceiver being at least partly recessed in the canopy enclosure and being arranged at a spacing S from the first heat sink.

[0007] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0008] Luminaires for streetlights have been continuously developed for a number of decades. It seems useful to integrate an antenna system and a radio frequency transceiver with a luminaire for a streetlight, e.g., for the purposes of providing wireless connectivity to individuals in the vicinity of the streetlight and / or to form a connectivity grid. Performance of such wireless connectivity in streetlights is often still quite low due to blockage of second and receiving signals by e.g. trees. Additionally, introducing such functions into streetlights brings substantial costs for hardware, software, installation, and maintenance. Therefore, it is desired to improve the performance, in terms of communication capabilities, such as via wireless connectivity, as well as to lower the cost of installation and maintenance of luminaires for streetlights.

[0009] Hence, it is an aspect of the invention to provide an alternative streetlight luminaire arrangement, which preferably further at least partly obviates one or more of above-described drawbacks. The present invention may have as object to overcome or ameliorate at least one of the disadvantages of the prior art, or to provide a useful alternative.

[0010] According to a first aspect, the invention provides a (streetlight) luminaire arrangement. In embodiments, the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement may comprise a light generating system, a communication system, and a housing arrangement. The light generating system may herein comprise a light generating device and one or more lighting electronic components. The communication system may in embodiments comprise an antenna system and a radio system. The antenna system may be configured to transmit and / or receive wireless signals. The radio system may especially be communicatively coupled to the antenna system. Further, the radio system may be configured to control the transmission of wireless signals transmitted by the antenna system. Additionally or alternatively, the radio system may be configured to process wireless signals received by the antenna system. Furthermore, the communication system may comprise non-lighting electronic components, especially communication system electronic components. The antenna system may especially comprise at least one of the communication system electronic components. Further, the radio system may comprise at least (another) one of the communication system electronics. In embodiments, the housing arrangement may comprise a first compartment, a compartment closure, and a support tray. The housing arrangement may especially be configured to support the light generating device. In embodiments, the first compartment may especially be a first lighting compartment. The first compartment may therefore be configured to host at least one of the lighting electronic components. Additionally or alternatively, the first compartment may be configured to host at least part of the light generating device. Further, the compartment closure may be configured moveable in the housing arrangement. Especially, the compartment closure may be configurable in at least a first opened compartment. The first opened compartment position may especially provide access to the first compartment. Further, the compartment closure may be configurable in a second closed compartment position. In embodiments, the support tray may be configured to support at least one of the communication system electronic components. The support tray may be configured moveable in the housing arrangement. Especially, the support tray may be configurable in at least a first opened tray position. The first support tray position may especially provide access to the compartment closure. Further, the support tray may be configurable in a second closed tray position. When the support tray is in the second closed tray position, the compartment closure cannot be in the first opened compartment position. Therefore, in embodiments, the invention provides a streetlight luminaire arrangement comprising a light generating system, a communication system, and a housing arrangement; wherein: (A) the light generating system comprises a light generating device and one or more lighting electronic components; (B) the communication system comprises an antenna system and a radio system; wherein the antenna system is configured to transmit and / or receive wireless signals; wherein the radio system is communicatively coupled to the antenna system, and is configured to (i) control the transmission of wireless signals transmitted by the antenna system and / or (ii) process wireless signals received by the antenna system; wherein the communication system comprises communication system electronic components; wherein the antenna system comprises at least one of the communication system electronic components, and wherein the radio system comprises at least one of the communication system electronic components; (C) the housing arrangement comprises a first compartment, a compartment closure, and a support tray; wherein the housing arrangement is configured to support the light generating device; wherein: (Cl) the first compartment is configured to host one or more of (i) at least one of the lighting electronic components and (ii) at least part of the light generating device; wherein the compartment closure is configured moveable in the housing arrangement, configurable in (a) at least a first opened compartment position, providing access to the first compartment, and (b) a second closed compartment position; and (C2) the support tray is configured to support at least one of the communication system electronic components; wherein the support tray is configured moveable in the housing arrangement, configurable in (a) at least a first opened tray position, providing access to the compartment closure, and (b) a second closed tray position, wherein when the support tray is in the second closed tray position, the compartment closure cannot be in the first opened compartment position. Optionally, in embodiments of the (streetlight) arrangement, the housing arrangement may further comprise a main canopy. The main canopy may be configurable in at least a first opened canopy configuration. The first opened canopy configuration may be at least partly detached from a remainder of the housing arrangement. Thereby, the first opened canopy configuration may provide access to the support tray. Further, the main canopy may be configurable in a second closed canopy configuration. The second closed canopy configuration may especially enclose at least part of the communication system. Furthermore, when the main canopy is in the second closed canopy configuration, the support tray cannot be in the first opened tray position. Therefore, in specific embodiments, the invention may further provide a (streetlight) luminaire arrangement as described above wherein the housing arrangement further comprises a main canopy, configurable in (a) at least a first opened canopy configuration, at least partly detached from a remainder of the housing arrangement, providing access to the support tray, and (b) a second closed canopy configuration, enclosing at least part of the communication system, wherein when the main canopy is in the second closed canopy configuration, the support tray cannot be in the first opened tray position.

[0011] With the present invention, a (streetlight) luminaire arrangement may be provided integrating an antenna system and radio unit with a luminaire for a streetlight for the purposes of providing wireless connectivity. Especially, in embodiments, the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement may comprise a (hinged) housing arrangement having open and closed positions (or configurations) of the “openable elements” (herein comprising at least the compartment closure and the support tray and optionally the main canopy). The open positions of the openable elements may especially facilitate access of sensitive elements (also: “accessible elements”) of the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement for maintenance (e.g., adjustment and / or replacement) by authorized individuals. Thereby, the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement may be easily maintained or adjusted, improving the efficiency and lifespan of the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement. Meanwhile, the closed positions may facilitate providing protection of sensitive elements inside the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement against ingress of dust, water, and moisture, and handling (e.g., adjustment and / or removal) by unauthorized individuals. Thereby, during general operation of the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement, the sensitive elements of the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement may be protected from such external influences, improving the efficiency and lifespan of the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement.

[0012] Herein, the luminaire arrangement is especially described in relation to streetlighting. In embodiments, the streetlight luminaire arrangement may especially be part of or may be applied in outdoor settings, e.g. garden lighting systems, theater lighting systems, field lighting systems, (outdoor) road lighting systems, urban lighting systems, green house lighting systems, or horticulture lighting, especially street lighting, highway lighting, square lighting, intersection lighting, parking lot lighting, outdoor industrial and logistics area lighting, non-motorized vehicles and sidewalk lighting, and optical communication systems. Furthermore, embodiments of the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement may also relate to (indoor) luminaire arrangements as such, e.g. for use in indoor hallways in airfields, hallways in offices, lighting of balconies, arcades, indoor halls, indoor stadiums, etc. Here below, the invention is especially described in relation to the embodiment of streetlighting, but may be interpreted broader.

[0013] The (streetlight) luminaire arrangement may especially be configured to generate (device) light for illuminating an area. Further, the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement may be configured to provide and process (wireless) communication between the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement and other communication systems, e.g., for the purposes of providing wireless connectivity to individuals in the vicinity of the streetlight and / or to form a connectivity grid (with other (streetlight) luminaire arrangements). Furthermore, the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement may comprise a housing arrangement, configurable in different opened and closed positions for providing or blocking access to the sensitive elements of the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement.

[0014] During general operation, all of the openable elements of the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement may be configured in a second closed position to provide protection against ingress of water, dust, moisture, and handling by (unauthorized) individuals to the accessible elements. For maintenance of the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement, different accessible elements may require handling by (authorized) individuals. Therefore, optionally first the main canopy may be configured in a first opened canopy configuration, thereby providing access to the support tray and to accessible elements (on the support tray). Next, the support tray may be configured in a first opened tray position, thereby providing access to the compartment closure (and to accessible elements). Finally, the compartment closure may be configured in a first opened compartment position, thereby providing access to the first compartment and to accessible elements (in the first compartment). Thereby, in certain embodiments, the main canopy may need to be opened first before opening the support tray, which may need to be opened first before opening the compartment closure. As such, the different positions may provide (i) blocking for protection and (ii) access for easy maintenance to different parts and different accessible elements of the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement. Hence, the invention may provide a (double) hinged outdoor luminaire for easy maintenance of a radio module and an antenna system. Such proposed configurations may provide easy maintenance, inserting of (improved) new elements and / or providing improved protection against ingress. Especially, different (sized and positioned) openable elements may facilitate accessing the different functionalities, especially the (wireless) connectivity (such as a radio unit and antenna modules) and the lighting (such as a light source and a driver). As such, the invention may provide a (double) hinged outdoor luminaire for easy maintenance of a radio module and an antenna system. Here below, general features of the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement will be described.

[0015] In embodiments, the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement may comprise a light generating system. Especially, in embodiments, the light generating system may comprise a light generating device. Further, the light generating system may comprise one or more lighting electronic components. The light generating system may especially be configured to generate (device) light for illuminating an area, such as an outdoor area. In the following section, the light generating device and the lighting electronic components will be described.

[0016] The light generating device may be configured to generate device light. The light generating device may, in embodiments, comprise a light source. Especially, in embodiments, the light generating device may comprise a solid state light source, such as a light emitting diode (LED). Note that the term “a light source” may also refer to one or more light sources, such as a plurality of light sources. Therefore, in specific embodiments, the light generating device may comprise one or more solid state light sources, especially a plurality of solid state light sources. The light source may be configured to generate light source light. Especially, the device light may comprise (at least part of) the light source light. More especially, in embodiments, the light source light may (essentially) be fully comprised by the device light. In embodiments, the light generating device may especially be configured to generate visible device light, i.e., light with spectral power in the visible wavelength range (380-780 nm). Especially, the device light may be white light. More especially, in embodiments, the white light may have a correlated color temperature selected from the range of 1800-6500 K and / or a color rendering index of at least 60, such as at least 70, especially at least 80. However, in other embodiments, the device light may also be colored light. In yet other embodiments, the device light may have a wavelength in one of the UV and IR wavelength range. In certain embodiments, the spectral power distribution of the device light may be controllable. Further, the light generating device may comprise optics, such as an optical filter and / or a beam shaping element, etc. The optics may especially be configured downstream of the light source. Especially, the light generating device may comprise a beam shaping element, such as a lens, to provide the device light as a beam of light. Therefore, the light generating device may comprise one or more lenses. In embodiments comprising a plurality of solid state light sources, the light generating device may comprise one or more lenses. Especially, such light generating device may comprise a plurality of lenses. In particular, each of the plurality of solid state light sources may be configured upstream of at least one lens for beam shaping. Hence, the luminaire arrangement may be configured to provide device light, especially at least visible (device) light, most especially a beam of visible (device) light.

[0017] Furthermore, in embodiments, the light generating system may comprise a plurality of electronic components (or: “electronics”). The plurality of electronic components may comprise one or more lighting electronic components (especially a plurality of lighting electronic components) and one or more non-lighting electronic components (especially a plurality of non-lighting electronic components), such as a plurality of communication system electronic components. An electrical component may be a component that (directly) converts the energy from an electrical current into another form of energy, e.g., heat, light, motion, etc. An electronic component is an electrical component that may (additionally or alternatively) control the flow of electrons from an electrical current. The electronic component may include an active or a passive electronic component. In embodiments, the electronic component may comprise a sub-PCB board (or additional PCB board) comprising one or more electronic components. An active electronic component may be any type of circuit component with the ability to electrically control electron flow (electricity controlling electricity). Examples thereof are diodes, resistors, etc. In yet other embodiments, the electronic component may include a passive electronic component. Components incapable of controlling current by means of another electrical signal are called passive devices. The term “electronic components” or “electronics” may also refer to a plurality of alike or a plurality of different electronic components. In embodiments, the electronic components may be selected from the group comprising a driver, a power splitter, an electronic module, and a sensor (described further below). Further electronic components will be known to the skilled person. Herein, the one or more lighting electronic components may especially comprise electronic components functionally coupled to the light generating device, i.e., controlling the flow of electrons from an electrical current to and from the light generating device. The one or more lighting electronic components may be functionally (especially electronically) coupled to the light generating device. The one or more non-lighting electronic components may be functionally (especially electronically) coupled to other elements of the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement, such as the communication system. Thereby, the lighting electronic components provide electronic functionality to the light generating device. Hence, in embodiments the lighting electronic components may be configured to control the light generating device.

[0018] In embodiments, the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement may comprise a communication system. Especially, in embodiments, the communication system may comprise an antenna system and a radio system. Further, the communication system may comprise one or more communication system electronic components. The communication system may especially be configured to provide and process (wireless) communication between the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement and other communication systems, e.g., for the purposes of providing wireless connectivity to individuals in the vicinity of the (streetlight) and / or to form a connectivity grid (with other (streetlight) luminaire arrangements). In the section below, the antenna system, the radio system, and the communication system electronic components will be described.

[0019] In embodiments, the communication system may comprise an antenna system. Especially, in embodiments, the antenna system may be configured to transmit and / or receive wireless signals. More especially, in embodiments, the antenna system may be configured to transmit wireless signals. Further, in embodiments, the antenna system may be configured to receive wireless signals. In specific embodiments, the antenna system may be configured to both transmit and receive wireless signals. In embodiments, the antenna system may comprise at least one of the communication system electronic components, such as e.g. an antenna module. Furthermore, in embodiments, the antenna system may comprise a plurality of antenna modules, such as at least two antenna modules. In embodiments, an antenna module may comprise an electronic component (such as an electronic chip). For example, the antenna module may comprise the electronic component (e.g., the electronic chip) configured onto a printed circuit board (PCB). In embodiments, the antenna system may especially comprise two antenna modules both configured for transmitting and / or receiving the wireless signals. Hence, in such embodiments, both of the two antenna modules may be configured for both transmitting and receiving wireless signals. In other embodiments, one of the two antenna modules may be configured for transmitting wireless signals, and the other may be configured for receiving wireless signals. Especially, in such embodiments, the two antenna modules may be configured communicatively coupled (for example through the radio system).

[0020] Therefore, in embodiments, the communication system may comprise a radio system. Especially, in embodiments, the radio system may comprise at least one of the communication system electronic components, such as e.g. a radio unit. The term “radio unit” may be equally substituted by terms such as “wireless module” or “radio frequency transceiver”. The radio unit may, in embodiments, be functionally coupled to the antenna system. Especially, the radio unit may be at least one of electrically and communicatively coupled to the antenna system, such as both. In other words, the radio unit and the antenna system may have functions interacting with one another. Especially, in embodiments, the radio unit may have at least one of a controlling or processing function, such as both a controlling and processing function. Herein a controlling function may refer to controlling a transmission of wireless signals, such as electromagnetic signals like radio signals. A processing function may refer to processing of received wireless signals. More especially, the radio unit may be configured to (a) control the transmission of wireless signals transmitted by the antenna system, and to (b) process wireless signals received by the antenna system. In embodiments, the radio unit may, for instance, comprise a modem, a processing unit and / or an input / output unit. Suitable examples of radio units for handling and processing wireless signals are well established in the art, and have not been described in detail for the sake of clarity.

[0021] The wireless signals controlled by the radio unit may operate according to any known wireless communication protocol. Suitable wireless communication protocols include an infrared link, ZigBee, Bluetooth, a wireless local area network protocol such as in accordance with the IEEE 802.11 standards, a 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G or 6G telecommunication protocol, and so on. Other formats will be readily apparent to the person skilled in the art. In specific embodiments, the radio unit may be configured to operate according to a 4G or higher telecommunication protocols. Likewise, the antenna module may be configured to transmit and / or receive wireless signals, such as infrared link, ZigBee, Bluetooth, a wireless local area network protocol such as in accordance with the IEEE 802.11 standards, a 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G or 6G telecommunication protocol.

[0022] In some examples, the wireless signals transmitted and / or received by the radio system and antenna system are unrelated to the operation of the light generating device. In particular examples, the one or more antenna modules and the radio unit may act as a node for a network of nodes for providing wireless coverage within an area covered by the network of nodes. Thus, the one or more antenna modules and the radio unit may be configured to act as a node as part of a wireless mesh network. Of course, in other examples, the wireless signals transmitted and / or received by the radio system and antenna system may be related to the operation of the light generating device. Thus, the one or more antenna modules and the radio unit may act together to provide information for controlling one or more parameters or properties of the light generating device.

[0023] Furthermore, in embodiments, the communication system may comprise nonlighting electronic components, especially communication system electronic components. In particular, the communication system may comprise one or more communication system electronic components, especially a plurality of communication system electronic components. In embodiments, the communication system electronic components may comprise (non-lighting) electronic components (as described above). Further communication system electronic components will be known to the skilled person. Therefore, the communication system may comprise one or more communication devices, such as selected from the group comprising an antenna module, a radio unit, a driver, a power splitter, an electronic module, a sensor, etc. Each of such afore-mentioned device may comprise one or more of the communication system electronic components. Herein, the one or more communication system electronic components may especially be comprised by devices comprised by the communication system. Thereby, the one or more communication system electronic components provide (electronic) functionality to the communication system.

[0024] For instance, an antenna module may comprise one or more communication system electronic components. Likewise, a radio unit may comprise one or more communication system electronic components. A driver for the radio unit and / or for the antenna module(s) may comprise one or more communication system electronic components. Hence, the antenna system may comprise one or more, especially a plurality of communication system electronic components. The (one or more, more especially) plurality of communication system electronic components of the antenna system are especially configured to provide the antenna system. Likewise, the radio system may comprise one or more, especially a plurality of communication system electronic components. The (one or more, more especially) plurality of communication system electronic components of the radio system are especially configured to provide the radio system.

[0025] As mentioned above, in embodiments, the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement may be used outdoors. Therefore, it may be desired to protect the electrical elements, such as the light generating system (comprising the light generating device and the one or more lighting electronic components) and the communication system (comprising the antenna system, the radio system, and one or more communication system electronic components) against ingress of dust, water, and moisture. Furthermore, it may be desired to protect the electrical elements from handling (e.g., adjustment and / or removal) by unauthorized individuals accessing the electrical elements.

[0026] Hence, in embodiments, the luminaire arrangement may comprise a housing arrangement. Especially, in embodiments, the housing arrangement may comprise a first compartment, a compartment closure, a support tray, and optionally a main canopy. Furthermore, the compartment closure, the support tray, and the main canopy may be configurable in different positions or configurations. Here below, general features and elements of the housing arrangement will be described first. Thereafter, the different positions and / or configurations of the housing arrangement will be described.

[0027] In embodiments, the housing arrangement may have a (hollow) shape. Especially, in embodiments, the housing arrangement may have one of a (hollow) cuboid shape, a (hollow) prismatic shape, a (hollow) cone shape, a (hollow) ovoid shape, or a (hollow) spheroid shape. More especially, in specific embodiments, the housing arrangement may have an ‘umbrella-head’ or ‘cobra-head’ shape. Thereby, the (device) light emitted by the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement may especially be emitted downwards, i.e., towards the ground, thereby reducing light pollution. However, other shapes may be possible as well. Therefore, in embodiments, the housing arrangement may especially comprise one or more walls. The one or more walls may in embodiments at least partially form one or more sides of the housing arrangements. Especially, the one or more walls and either the support tray or the main canopy may form the (overall) shape of the housing arrangement. Furthermore, the (elements comprised by the) housing arrangement may, in embodiments, comprise one or more materials selected from the group comprising a (bio)plastic, a glass, and a metal.

[0028] In specific embodiments, the housing arrangement may further comprise a light exit window. The light exit window may especially be transmissive for at least part of the device light, such as all of the device light. Hence, in embodiments, the housing arrangement may comprise a light exit window being transmissive for at least part of the device light. The light exit window may comprise a window panel that may be at least partially translucent, especially at least partially transparent. The light exit window may, for example, comprise a material selected from the group comprising polymeric material and glass. Furthermore, in embodiments, the light exit window may comprise a plurality of smaller light exit windows (or “plates”).

[0029] The light generating device may, in embodiments, be at least partially configured in the housing arrangement. In some embodiments, the light generating device may be essentially fully configured in the housing arrangement. Especially, the housing arrangement may be configured to support the light generating device. Further, the light generating device may (at least partially) be configured between the one or more walls and the light exit window. In specific embodiments, the light generating device may be at least partially configured in the first compartment. For example, one or more solid state light sources of the plurality of solid state light sources may be configured in the first compartment. In further embodiments, the light generating device may be (essentially) entirely configured in the first compartment. In such embodiments, the first compartment may comprise the light exit window. In other embodiments, the light generating device may be at least partially configured in (such as enclosed by) another compartment (e.g., a light generating device compartment). In such embodiments, the light generating device compartment may comprise the light exit window. In other embodiments, the light generating device may be at least partially configured in the first compartment. Optionally, the light generating device (compartment) may be configured adjacent to the first compartment, especially adjacent to the compartment closure. Hence, as such, the housing arrangement, especially the one or more walls, the support tray or the main canopy, and the light exit window may be configured to support the light generating device and provide protection of the light generating device against ingress of dust, water, and moisture. Further, in specific embodiments, the housing arrangement may (also) comprise additional optics known to the skilled person, such as for example a light mixing chamber or one or more reflectors. Such optics may provide features such as beam shaping.

[0030] As described above, the light generating device may be functionally (especially electronically) coupled to one or more lighting electronic components. Therefore, in embodiments, the one or more lighting electronic components may be at least partially configured in (such as enclosed by) the housing arrangement, more especially, may be fully configured in (such as enclosed by) the housing arrangement. As the lighting electronic components may be sensitive to dust, water, moisture, and handling (e.g., adjustment and / or removal), it may be desired to provide protection of the lighting electronic components against ingress of dust, water, and moisture, as well as provide protection against handling by (unauthorized) individuals. Moreover, it may be desired to provide easy access to the lighting electronic components for handling by (authorized) individuals. Hence, in embodiments, the housing arrangement may comprise a lighting electronics compartment, herein also referred to as a “first compartment” or a “lighting compartment”. The first compartment may be at least partially configured in (such as enclosed by) the housing arrangement. Especially, the first compartment may be fully configured in (such as enclosed by) the housing arrangement, most especially enclosed by the one or more walls. Furthermore, the first compartment may be configured in the housing arrangement adjacent to the light generating device to minimize a distance between the lighting electronic components and the light generating device. Additionally or alternatively, the first compartment may be configured to at least partially host or provide access to the light generating device. Thereby, in specific embodiments, the first compartment may be configured to host a light engine, i.e., the first compartment may be configured to at least partially host both (i) the lighting electronic components and (ii) the light generating device. The first compartment may have a (hollow) shape. The first compartment may comprise one or more compartment walls. Further, in embodiments, the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement may comprise a compartment closure (also: “first compartment closure” or “lighting compartment closure”). The compartment closure may be configurable in at least a first compartment position and a second compartment position. Especially, the one or more compartment walls and the compartment closure may form the (overall) shape of the first compartment.

[0031] Thereby, in embodiments, the first compartment may be configured to host at least one of the one or more lighting electronic components. In embodiments, the first compartment may in embodiments be configured to host one or more of (i) at least one of the lighting electronic components and (ii) at least part of the light generating device. In certain embodiments comprising a plurality of lighting electronic components, another one of the lighting electronic components may be configured outside of the first compartment (especially adjacent to the light generating device or the communication system). Yet in other embodiments comprising a plurality of lighting electronic components, the first compartment may be configured to host all of the one or more lighting electronic components. In such embodiments, the one or more lighting electronic components may especially be configured in the first compartment. The one or more lighting electronic components may in such embodiments be functionally (especially electronically) coupled to the light generating device. Especially, electrical wiring may provide the functional (especially electronical) coupling of the lighting electronic components with the light generating device. Optionally, the light generating device may be at least partially hosted (or accessible via) the first compartment. Hence, in embodiments, the first compartment may provide (additional) ingress protection and ease of access for at least one of the lighting electronic components.

[0032] Further, in embodiments, the housing arrangement may (also) at least partially enclose the communication system. The communication system may be at least partially configured in the housing arrangement. Further, in embodiments, the communication system may (even) be fully configured in the housing arrangement. Moreover, in certain embodiments, the communication system may (even) be fully enclosed by the housing arrangement. Hence, in embodiments, the housing arrangement may provide protection against ingress and unauthorized access.

[0033] Further, in embodiments, the antenna system (e.g., the antenna modules) may especially be at least partially configured in (such as enclosed by) the housing arrangement. In some embodiments, the antenna system may especially be (essentially) fully configured in (such as enclosed by) the housing arrangement. However, in other embodiments, at least part of the antenna system may be configured outside of the housing arrangement. For example, in embodiments where the one or more walls or the main canopy of the housing arrangement may be metal, the walls may be less transmissive for wireless signals. Therefore, in such embodiments, the antenna modules may be (at least partially) configured outside of the housing arrangement. For example, in such embodiments, the walls of the housing arrangement (especially the main canopy (or the support tray)) may comprise one or more holes. Especially, in embodiments, the antenna modules may be configured protruding through the one or more holes, such that wireless signals may not need to pass through the one or more walls. Therefore, in embodiments, the housing arrangement may be provided such that it provides protection against ingress and unauthorized access to the antenna system, but also so that it may be possible for wireless signals to reach the antenna system, especially the antenna modules.

[0034] Further, in embodiments, the radio system, similarly to the antenna system, may be at least partially configured in (such as enclosed by) the housing arrangement. Especially, in some embodiments, the radio system (and thus the radio unit) may especially be essentially fully configured in the housing arrangement. However, in other embodiments, at least part of the radio system may be configured outside of the housing arrangement. Moreover, at least one of the communication system electronic components may be at least partially configured in (such as enclosed by) the housing arrangement. Especially, in some embodiments, (essentially) all of the communication system electronic components may be fully configured in (such as enclosed by) the housing arrangement. However, in other embodiments, another one of the communication system electronic components may be configured outside of the housing arrangement. Hence, as such, the housing arrangement may be configured to support the radio system and to provide protection of the radio system against ingress and unauthorized access. In embodiments, the communication system may be at least partially supported by the support tray. The support tray may be at least partially configured in (such as enclosed by) the housing arrangement. Especially, in embodiments having a main canopy, the support tray may be fully configured in (such as enclosed by) the housing arrangement, most especially enclosed by the one or more walls and the main canopy (depending on the main canopy configuration). However, in other embodiments not having a main canopy, the support tray may not be enclosed by the housing arrangement, or may be only partially enclosed by the housing arrangement. In such embodiments, the support tray may at least partially form one or more sides of the (outer) housing arrangement. Especially, in such embodiments, the support tray may partially enclose the communication system.

[0035] The support tray may be arranged adjacent to the compartment closure in the housing arrangement. Further, the support tray may be configured covering the compartment closure (especially in the second closed tray position). Especially, the support tray may be configured to support at least one of the communication system electronic components. In specific embodiments, the support tray may be configured to support (essentially) all of the communication system electronic components. The support tray may be configured to support the communication system electronic components comprised by the antenna system (especially the antenna module) and / or the radio system (such as the radio unit). However, in other embodiments, another one of the communication system electronic components may not be supported by the support tray (e.g., may be hosted by the first compartment). The support tray may in embodiments comprise a printed circuit board (PCB). Especially, in such embodiments, those elements of the communication system supported by the support tray may be functionally coupled, such as physically and / or electrically coupled, to the PCB. Moreover, the support tray may be configurable in at least a first opened tray position and a second closed tray position.

[0036] The support tray may in embodiments have a flat shape, especially a plate shape (in the second closed tray position); yet other shapes may be possible. The support tray may especially have a top face and a bottom face. In general, in an outside streetlight setting, the top face may be facing upwards and the bottom face may be facing downwards. Especially, (when in the closed compartment position) the bottom face may be directed to the first compartment, especially towards the light generating device. Especially in embodiments comprising a main canopy, the top face may be configured to support the communication system, especially the at least one of the communication system electronic components. Yet, in embodiments not comprising a main canopy, the bottom face may be configured to support the communication system, especially the at least one of the communication system electronic components. Especially, in such embodiments, in the second closed tray position, the support tray may at least partially enclose at least part of the communication system, such as at least one of the communication system electronic components. In such embodiments, the support tray may optionally be configured as a support canopy, i.e., the support tray may be shaped and positioned within the housing arrangement similar to main canopy. Therefore, in such embodiments, the support tray may enclose a second compartment of the housing arrangement.

[0037] Optionally, in embodiments, the housing arrangement may comprise a main canopy. The main canopy may especially provide cover for other parts of the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement against ingress of dust, water, and moisture, as well as provide protection against handling by (unauthorized) individuals. The main canopy may be configured to provide cover for other parts of the housing arrangement, such as the first compartment, the compartment closure, and the support tray, especially the support tray. Furthermore, the main canopy may be configured to provide cover for elements of the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement, such as the light generating system and the communication system, most especially the communication system. Most especially, the main canopy may be configured to provide cover for parts of the communication system configured on the support tray. Therefore, the main canopy may be arranged on top of the housing arrangement, especially on top of the support tray. In such embodiments, the main canopy may enclose a second compartment of the housing arrangement.

[0038] Especially, the main canopy may have a hollow shape, such as a hollow cuboid shape, a hollow prismatic shape, a hollow cone shape, or a hollow spheroid shape; however, other shapes may be possible as well. Especially, in embodiments, the main canopy may comprise one or more canopy walls. The one or more canopy walls, may, in embodiments, especially form the main canopy. In some embodiments, the canopy wall material may provide a barrier, i.e., the material may reduce the efficiency of transmission and reception of wireless signals between the antenna modules and an external device or apparatus. Hence, in such embodiments, the one or more canopy walls may comprise a material less transmissive for wireless signals, for example the one or more (second) walls may comprise a metal. Especially, in such embodiments, the main canopy, especially the one or more canopy walls may comprise one or more antenna module openings, such that wireless signals may pass through the one or more antenna module openings. Such embodiments may provide the benefit of improved wireless connectivity as the negative effect of the barrier is reduced substantially or even removed completely. Furthermore, the main canopy may be configurable in at least a first canopy configuration and a second canopy configuration (described below).

[0039] In embodiments, the lighting electronic components may all be configured in the first compartment. Alternatively or additionally, a second compartment, at least partly enclosed by the main canopy or support canopy, may host all communication system electronic components. However, as described herein, other embodiments may also be possible.

[0040] In embodiments, the compartment closure may have a third largest cross- sectional area A3. Likewise, in embodiments, the support tray may have a second largest cross-sectional area A2. Optionally, the main canopy may have a first largest cross-sectional area Al. The largest cross-sectional areas Al, A2 and A3 may herein be defined in parallel planes(i.e., the cross-sectional areas may be configured parallel to each other), especially when the openable elements are configured in the second closed position (or configuration). In embodiments, the largest cross-sectional areas may be individually selected from the range of 5-150 cm, such as 5-100 cm, such as from the range of 5-50 cm. In other embodiments, the largest cross-sectional areas may be individually selected from the range of 5-35 cm, like from the range of 10-25 cm, especially from the range of 15-25 cm. In embodiments, the largest cross-sectional areas may be different. Especially, the second largest cross-sectional area A2 may be larger than the third largest cross-sectional area A3. The third largest cross- sectional area A3 may in embodiments be selected from the range of 10 - 90% of the second largest cross-sectional area A2, such as from the range of 20 - 80%, especially from the range of 30 - 70%. Therefore, in embodiments, the following may apply: A3<A2. Hence, the support tray may cover the first compartment (especially the compartment closure). In specific embodiments having a main canopy, the first largest cross-sectional area Al may be larger than the second largest cross-sectional area A2. The second largest cross-sectional area A2 may in embodiments be selected from the range of 15 - 98% of the first largest cross- sectional area Al, such as from the range of 25 - 95%, especially from the range of 35 - 90%. In such embodiments, the following may apply: A3<A2<A1. Hence, the main canopy may cover (especially enclose) the support tray. Thereby, the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement may comprise different sized openable elements. Especially, the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement may have a cover-on-cover configuration. That is, the main canopy may be larger than, and may cover the support tray, which may be larger than, and may cover the compartment closure. In further embodiments, the openable elements (especially the main canopy or the support tray relative to the compartment closure) may be arranged on the same side of the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement (especially a top side of the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement). The (moveable) connection of the compartment closure may especially be arranged at a mutual angle (P) with respect to the (partially detachable) connection of the main canopy. The mutual angle (P) may be selected from the range of 90 - 270°, such as from the range of 135 - 225°, especially from the range of 170 - 190°. With such an arrangement having a mutual angle (P) between the openable elements, maintenance of different accessible elements (in the first compartment or on the support tray) may be performed from different sides. Hence, maintenance may be focused on different accessible elements, and may even be performed simultaneously. Thereby, the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement may comprise different positioned openable elements. Hence, the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement may in specific embodiments comprise different sized and different positioned openable elements.

[0041] As mentioned above, in embodiments, a plurality of elements of the housing arrangement may be configurable in different positions (or configurations) that will be outlined below. These elements of the housing arrangement (herein referred to as “openable elements”) may comprise the compartment closure, the support tray, and the optional main canopy. The different positions (or configurations) of the openable elements may share general features that will be described first. Hence, the following description of embodiments of openable elements may apply to each of the openable elements individually within a single embodiment of a (streetlight) luminaire arrangement.

[0042] The openable elements may each be configurable in at least two different positions (or configurations). The at least two different positions may comprise (a) at least a first opened position (or configuration) and (b) a second closed position (or configuration), respectively (a) providing or (b) blocking access to other elements of the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement. These other elements of the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement (herein referred to as “accessible elements” or “sensitive elements”) may in embodiments comprise at least the first compartment, the compartment closure, and the support tray. Especially, different openable elements may provide or block access to different accessible elements. Furthermore, opening of one or more openable elements may in embodiments provide access to further elements of the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement, e.g., the communication system and the lighting electronic components. Therefore, in such embodiments, the accessible elements may comprise these further elements of the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement.

[0043] In the first opened position (or configuration), the openable elements may provide access to their respective accessible elements. In embodiments, an openable element may be configurable in at least a first opened position, such as one first opened position, especially two first opened positions, or even three or more first opened positions (or configurations). In certain embodiments of an openable element with a plurality of first opened positions, the different first opened positions may provide (ease of) access to a different set of accessible elements. Hence, the first opened position of an openable element may provide access to the respective accessible elements for maintenance by (authorized) individuals. Additionally or alternatively, the first opened position of one openable element may provide access to a different (openable) element. Thereby, the one openable element may allow for positioning a different openable element from a second closed position into a first opened position (and vice versa).

[0044] In general, an openable element may be configurable in one second closed position (or configuration). In the second closed position (or configuration), an openable element may essentially block access to their respective accessible elements. Hence, the second closed position of an openable element may provide protection against ingress of water, moisture, dust, and handling by (unauthorized) individuals for the respective accessible elements. Additionally or alternatively, the second closed position of one openable element may block access to a different openable element. Especially, the second closed position of one openable element may block positioning a different openable element into a first opened position, i.e., the second closed position of one openable element may block a first opened position of a different openable element. Therefore, the second closed position of one openable element may ensure that a different openable element is configured in the second closed compartment position.

[0045] In certain embodiments, the one openable element and the different openable element may be associated (such as coupled) when both the one openable element and the different openable element are configured in the second closed position. In further embodiments, the one openable element and the different openable element may be associated (such as coupled) when both the one openable element and the different openable element are configured in at least a first opened position. In some embodiments, the one openable element and the different openable element may be associated (such as coupled) such that they are only configurable together, i.e., the one openable element and the different openable element may be (essentially) associated at each of their respective positions.

[0046] Further, an openable element may be configurable in the housing arrangement or away from a remainder of the housing arrangement (especially in a first opened position). An openable element may be configurable in the housing arrangement when, in at least one first opened position, an openable element may remain attached and configured in the housing arrangement. An openable element may be configurable away from a remainder of the housing arrangement when, in at least one first opened position, the openable element may be at least partially (such as entirely) detached from the housing arrangement. In some embodiments, when the openable element has a plurality of first opened positions, one or more first opened positions may be configurable in the housing arrangement, and another one first opened position may be configurable away from a remainder of the housing arrangement.

[0047] In embodiments, the openable elements may be configured moveable in their different positions (or configurations). That is, the openable elements may be moved relative to another element (by an authorized individual). In further embodiments, the openable elements may be configured rotatable, i.e., the openable element may be rotated relative to another element. Especially, the openable elements may be configured hingeable in their different positions (or configurations). That is, the openable elements may be hingeably associated with other elements of the housing arrangement (herein referred to as “hinged elements”). The openable elements may especially be hingeably associated with one of their respective accessible (hinged) elements. However, the openable elements may additionally or alternatively be hingeably associated with a different (hinged) element of the housing arrangement. In specific embodiments, openable elements may be double-hinged (i.e., hinged at two locations movable away from each other). Specifically, the openable elements may be rotated and / or tilted with respect to their respective hinged elements. Openable elements may be hingeable associated by various types of hinging, such as butt hinges, pivot hinges, continuous hinges, piano hinges, concealed hinges, European hinges, etc. Here below, general features of hinging are elaborated.

[0048] In embodiments, the openable elements may further comprise a moveable element. Especially, the moveable element may functionally couple the openable elements with their respective hinged elements. As such, in embodiments, the moveable element may be configured to rotate the openable elements with respect to their respective hinged elements. However, in alternative embodiments, the moveable element may be configured to slow down or stop the rotation of the openable elements with respect to their respective hinged elements. Hence, in specific embodiments, the openable elements may comprise a moveable element configured to fixate the openable elements relative to their respective hinged elements. The moveable element may comprise one or more components configured to allow rotation of the openable elements with respect to their respective hinged elements, such as gear wheels, hinges, and bearings. Other components capable of facilitating a rotating or hinging motion will be readily apparent to the person skilled in the art. Further, in embodiments, the moveable element may comprise one or more components configured to slow down or stop the rotation of the openable elements with respect to their respective hinged elements, such as notches, pins, and bolts. Other components capable of preventing a rotating or hinging motion will be readily apparent to the person skilled in the art.

[0049] Further yet, the openable elements may be configured detachable. That is, the openable elements may be attached (especially coupled) to other elements of the housing arrangement (herein referred to as “anchor elements”) in the second closed position, yet may be at least partially detachable from other elements of the housing arrangement in the first opened position. In the second closed position, the openable elements may be attached to one or more other elements of the housing arrangement via e.g., magnetic coupling, screw-and- bolts coupling, screw-on coupling, spring-loaded connections, releasable pins, releasable latches, releasable clamps, etc.. Other methods of attachment that allow for (partial) detachment will be readily apparent to the person skilled in the art. In specific embodiments, the openable elements may be entirely detachable from other elements of the housing arrangement. The openable elements may especially be at least partly (such as entirely) detachable from their respective accessible elements. However, the openable elements may additionally or alternatively be at least partly (such as entirely) detachable from another element of the housing arrangement. Specifically, the openable elements may comprise one or more attachment elements, such as magnets, screws, bolts, springs, pins, latches, clamps, etc.. The one or more attachment elements may be configured to (reversibly) attach the openable element to the anchor elements in the second closed position. Furthermore, the one or more attachment elements may be configured to (reversibly) detach the openable element from the anchor elements in the first opened position. Other components capable of facilitating a reversible attachment will be readily apparent to the person skilled in the art. In some embodiments, an openable element may be configurable both hingeable and at least partially (such as entirely) detachable. The general features of embodiments of openable elements may apply to each of the openable elements individually within a single embodiment of a (streetlight) luminaire arrangement. For example, a (streetlight) luminaire arrangement may comprise: (i) a compartment closure being hingeably associated in the housing arrangement and having one first opened compartment position, (ii) a support tray being at least partially detachable in the housing arrangement and having two first opened positions (one of which is associated with the one first opened compartment position, and the other is entirely detached from the housing arrangement), and (iii) a main canopy being entirely detachable from a remainder of the housing arrangement and having one first opened position. Here below, embodiments of the individual openable elements will be further outlined.

[0050] In embodiments, the openable elements may comprise the compartment closure. The compartment closure may especially be configured hingeable. The compartment closure may be configured moveable in the housing arrangement. Especially, the compartment closure may be configured hingeable in the housing arrangement. The compartment closure may be configurable in at least a first opened compartment position and a second closed compartment position. The first opened compartment position may especially provide access to the first compartment. Thereby, the first opened compartment position may provide access to at least one of the lighting electronic components (in the first compartment). Additionally or alternatively, the first opened compartment position may provide access to at least part of the lighting device (in the first compartment). In specific embodiments, the first opened compartment position may provide access to at least one communication system electronic component (in the first compartment). Hence, the first opened compartment position may provide access to accessible elements in the first compartment for maintenance. Thereby, the compartment closure may especially be configured hingeably associated with the first compartment (or with another part of the housing arrangement adjacent to the first compartment). The second closed compartment position may block access to the first compartment. Therefore, the first compartment may provide protection for accessible elements in the first compartment. Yet, other options as described above for openable elements are herein not excluded for the compartment closure. Therefore, in some embodiments, at least part of the compartment closure may be hingeably connected by a hinge, and may have at least a first opened compartment position and a second closed compartment position. Via said compartment closure, the first compartment may be opened. Thereby, accessible elements in the first compartment may be accessed, such as one or more selected from at least one of the lighting electronic components, at least one of the communication system electronic components, a (LED) light source, and a (LED) driver. Abovementioned embodiments may provide improved maintenance.

[0051] Further, the openable elements may comprise the support tray. The support tray may especially be configured hingeable. The support tray may be configured moveable in the housing arrangement. Especially, the support tray may be configured hingeable in the housing arrangement. The support tray may be configurable in at least a first opened tray position and a second closed tray position. The first opened tray position may especially provide access to the compartment closure, i.e., the first opened tray position may allow positioning the compartment closure into the first opened compartment position. Therefore, the support tray may especially be configured hingeably associated with the compartment closure (or with another part of the housing arrangement adjacent to the compartment closure, e.g., the first compartment). The second closed tray position may especially block access to the compartment closure, i.e., when the support tray is in the second closed tray position , the compartment closure cannot be in the first opened compartment position. In the second support tray position (especially the second closed compartment position), the bottom face of the support tray may be directed to the first compartment, especially towards the light generating device. In embodiments not having a main canopy, in the second closed tray position, the support tray may at least partially enclose at least part of the communication system, such as at least one of the communication system electronic components. Yet, other options as described above for openable elements are herein not excluded for the support tray. Abovementioned embodiments may provide improved maintenance.

[0052] Optionally, in embodiments, the openable elements may comprise the main canopy. The main canopy may especially be configured at least partially (such as entirely) detachable. The main canopy may be configured at least partially (such as entirely) detachable from a remainder of the housing arrangement. The main canopy may be configurable in at least a first opened canopy configuration and a second closed canopy configuration. The first opened canopy configuration may especially provide access to the support tray. Thereby, the first opened canopy configuration may provide access to at least one of the communication system electronic components (supported by the support tray). In specific embodiments, the first opened canopy configuration may provide access to other parts of the communication system (supported by the support tray), especially the radio system (such as the radio unit) and the antenna system (such as the antenna modules). In further embodiments, the first opened canopy configuration may provide access to further parts of the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement, such as the light generating device and at least one of the lighting electronic components. Hence, the first opened canopy configuration may provide access to accessible elements on the support tray for maintenance. Further, the first opened canopy configuration may allow positioning the support tray into the first opened tray position. Therefore, the main canopy may especially be configured partially (such as entirely) detachable with the support tray (or with another part of the housing arrangement adjacent to the support tray, e.g., the one or more walls). In embodiments, the second closed canopy configuration may enclose at least part (such as the entirety) of the support tray. Thereby, the second closed canopy configuration may enclose at least part (such as the entirety) of the communication system (supported by the support tray), such as the radio system and the antenna system, especially the at least one of the communication system electronic components. In further embodiments, the second closed canopy configuration may enclose at least part (such as the entirety) of further parts of the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement, such as the light generating device and at least one of the lighting electronic components. Hence, the main canopy may provide protection for accessible elements (on the support tray). Further, the second closed canopy configuration may block access to the support tray, i.e., when the main canopy is in the second closed tray position, the support tray cannot be in the first opened tray position. Yet, other options as described above for openable elements are herein not excluded for the main canopy. Therefore, in some embodiments, at least part of the main canopy may be (hingely) connected (by a hinge) and may have at least a first opened canopy position and a second closed canopy position. Via said main canopy, the support tray may be accessed. Thereby, accessible elements on the support tray may be accessed, such as one or more selected from at least one of the communication system electronic components, a radio unit, an antenna system (especially comprising one or more antenna modules), and at least one of the lighting electronic components.

[0053] During general operation, all of the openable elements of the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement may be configured in the second closed position (or configuration). For maintenance of the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement, different accessible elements may be configured in a first opened position (or configuration). Hence, the different positions may provide (i) blocking for protection and (ii) access for easy maintenance to different parts and different accessible elements of the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement. Thereby, the invention having the general features as described above may in embodiments provide a (double) hinged outdoor luminaire for easy maintenance of a radio module and an antenna system. Here below, some additional features of the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement are described by way of specific embodiments. In certain embodiments, the first compartment may be configured as IP54 or higher rated compartment (for protection against ingress of dust, water, and moisture). Herein, the phrase “protection against ingress of dust, water, and moisture”, and similar phrases, may especially refer to an IP54 rating, though higher ratings are herein not excluded, like IP55 or IP64, or IP65. Especially, however, the protection is an IP65 protection. Especially, IP ratings may be defined by the international standard EN 60529 (British Standard BS EN 60529: 1992). Hence, the first compartment may provide adequate protection against ingress for the one or more lighting electronic components.

[0054] In some embodiments, the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement may further comprise an optical sensor (for daylight sensing). The optical sensor may especially be configured to detect illuminance of daylight. In embodiments, the optical sensor may be functionally coupled, especially communicatively coupled, with at least the light generating device. Hence, if the illuminance of daylight falls below a predetermined threshold, the sensor may provide a signal to the light generating device, such that the light generating device may be turned on. Likewise, if the illuminance of daylight rises above another predetermined threshold, the sensor may provide a signal to the light geniting device or the light generating device, such that the light generating device may be turned off. The optical sensor may further be functionally coupled to the compartment closure. Further, the optical sensor may be configured such that it protrudes from the compartment closure. The optical sensor may especially be supported by the compartment closure. However, the optical sensor may be hosted in the first compartment. In such embodiments, the compartment closure may comprise one or more third openings such that the optical sensor may protrude through the compartment closure. Moreover, in embodiments not having a main canopy, the support tray may comprise one or more second openings configured to allow access of daylight. Further, in embodiments having a main canopy, the support tray may comprise one or more second openings, such that the optical sensor may extend beyond the support tray in the second closed tray position. Moreover, the main canopy may comprise one or more first openings. The one or more first openings may especially be configured to allow access of daylight. Hence, in such embodiments, the optical sensor may be arranged within the housing arrangement of the luminaire arrangement, but openly accessible to the illuminance of daylight. Especially, the optical sensor may, in a (streetlight) luminaire arrangement employed outdoors, be configured facing the sky.

[0055] As described above, in specific embodiments, the antenna system may comprise one or more antenna modules (functionally coupled to the support tray) for transmitting and / or receiving the wireless signals. In such embodiments, the antenna system may especially comprise n antenna modules. Especially, n may be selected from the range of 1-8, such as from the range of 2-6, especially from the range of 2-4; although other numbers are herein not excluded. Therefore, in specific embodiments, the antenna system may comprise 2 antenna modules, i.e., n=2. Having at least 2 antenna modules may facilitate picking up wireless signals from at least two different angles and positions. Hence, having at least 2 antenna modules may improve diversity reception to improve signal quality and reliability by mitigating interference, facing, and multipath propagation. Yet in other embodiments, the antenna system may especially comprise 4 antenna modules, i.e., n=4. Having 4 antenna modules may especially facilitate improved signal coverage and reduce dead zones.

[0056] Therefore, in embodiments, the n antenna modules may be arranged facing different directions relative to the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement to improve signal coverage. The n antenna modules may each comprise an antenna boresight axis (AM). Furthermore, the n antenna modules may have field of view (FOV), i.e., the area around the antenna boresight axis (AM) wherein signals may be received and / or transmitted by a (single) antenna module. Especially, the n antenna modules may have mutual angles (y) between their respective antenna boresight axes (AM). In embodiments, the mutual angles (y) may be 360° / n ± 10°, such as 360° / n ± 5°, especially 360° / n ±3°. As such, when n=2, the mutual angles (y) may be selected from the range of 30 - 180°, such as from the range of 30 - 170°, especially from the range of 45 - 110°. Moreover, when n=4, the mutual angles (y) may be selected from the range of 80 - 100°, such as from the range of 85 - 95°, especially from the range of 87 - 93°. Hence, in embodiments with antenna modules having a FOV covering around 90°, four antenna modules may be able to cover signals being received and / or transmitted from (essentially) any direction.

[0057] Furthermore, the housing arrangement (especially the support tray or the main canopy) may comprise one or more antenna module openings. At least one antenna module may at least partially be configured in one of the one or more antenna module openings. Especially, there may be one antenna module opening for each of the antenna modules, e.g., there may be 2 antenna module openings when n=2 and there may be 4 antenna module openings when n=4. Antenna module opening may be useful for propagation of radio signals, but may e.g. not be necessary when the second canopy comprises a material allowing relatively good propagation of radio signals. Hence, when the housing arrangement comprises a metal material, then the housing arrangement may comprise antenna module openings. However, when the housing arrangement comprises a polymeric material, the housing arrangement may comprise or may not comprise antenna module openings.

[0058] In some embodiments, the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement may comprise one or more communication system electronic components functionally coupled to the support tray (especially to be functionally coupled to other elements of the communication system). In further embodiments, the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement may comprise two or more communication system electronic components, such as three or more communication system electronic components, especially five or more communication system electronic components. In such embodiments, at least one of the two or more communication system electronic components may be functionally coupled to the support tray. Yet, at least another one of the two or more communication system electronic components may be configured in the first compartment. Especially, the two or more communication system electronic components may comprise at least one driver. In other embodiments, the two or more communication system electronic components may comprise at least one power splitter. Yet further, the communication system electronic components may comprise at least a driver and at least a power splitter.

[0059] In embodiments, a driver may especially be functionally coupled to one or more of the light generating device and / or the radio system. Especially, the first driver may be configured to control one or more of the light generating device and the radio system. In embodiments, the driver may be configured supported by the support tray or in the first compartment. Further, in embodiments, the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement may comprise a power splitter. The power splitter may be configured to split power provided to the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement into separate parts. Especially, in embodiments, the power splitter may be configured to direct part of the power to the light generating device, and to direct another part to the radio system. In further embodiments, the power splitter may be configured supported by the support tray or in the first compartment.

[0060] In specific embodiments, the support tray and the compartment closure may be connected to each other in at least one first opened position, to facilitate accessing the accessible elements in the first compartment. Therefore, the support tray and the compartment closure may additionally comprise connection elements, such as magnets, screws, bolts, springs, pins, latches, clamps, etc.. Other components capable of facilitating a (reversible) connection will be readily apparent to the person skilled in the art. The connection elements may be configured to (reversibly) connect the support tray to the compartment closure in the first opened position via e.g., magnetic coupling, screw-and-bolts coupling, screw-on coupling, spring-loaded connections, releasable pins, releasable latches, releasable clamps, etc.. Thereby, the support tray and the compartment closure may be physically connectable or connected to each other via the connection elements, when the support tray is configured in the first opened tray position and the compartment closure is configured in the first opened compartment position. Hence, the support tray and the compartment closure may be stably kept in the opened position and facilitate easy access to the accessible elements in the first compartment during maintenance. Yet, this connection via the connection element may be reversible, thereby facilitating positioning the support tray and the compartment closure in the second closed position after maintenance.

[0061] In certain embodiments, the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement may be lockable. Especially, the support tray or main canopy may be lockable in the second closed position or configuration. The main canopy may therefore comprise a locking element, such as a key lock, a combination lock, a cam lock, a padlock, a lever lock, etc.. The locking element may especially attach the support tray or the main canopy to the (remainder of the) housing arrangement in the second closed canopy configuration. The locking element may be unlocked by an (authorized) individual. As such, the support tray or the main canopy in the second closed position or configuration may be comprised in a locked arrangement by the housing arrangement. When the support tray or main canopy in the second closed position or configuration is locked, the first canopy configuration may be blocked. Thereby, the accessible elements of the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement may be protected against handling by (unauthorized) individuals. The support tray or main canopy may be (configured) configurable in the first opened position or configuration only after unlocking the support tray or main canopy from the (remainder of the) housing arrangement by opening the locking element. Hence, the accessible elements in the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement may be accessible to (authorized) individuals, and may be protected against (unauthorized) individuals. Thereby, the invention may provide a (streetlight) luminaire arrangement with restricted access via a locking mechanism.

[0062] The housing arrangement may comprise electrical circuitry (for providing electrical currents between electrical and electronic components). The electrical circuitry may especially comprise electrical wiring. Moreover, the electrical circuitry may comprise electrical and / or electronic components. The electrical circuitry may be configured to facilitate providing an electrical current (to the communication system, such as to the radio system and / or the antenna system and / or light generating device, especially to at least one lighting electronic). Furthermore, the housing arrangement may comprise one or more electrical circuitry disconnectors. The electrical circuitry disconnectors may be configurable to prevent the electrical circuitry from providing an electrical current. Especially, the electrical circuitry disconnectors may prevent the electrical circuitry from providing an electrical current in different positions (or configurations) of the openable elements. In the first opened tray position or in the first opened canopy configuration, at least one of the electrical circuitry disconnectors may be configured to prevent providing an electric current via the electrical circuitry to the accessible elements (supported by the support tray). Such accessible elements (supported by the support tray) may be one or more selected from at least one communication system electronic component, at least one lighting electronic, optionally a radio unit, and optionally an antenna module. Especially, the at least one of the electrical circuitry disconnectors may be configured to prevent providing an electric current via the electrical circuitry to (essentially) all of the accessible elements (supported by the support tray). In the first opened compartment position, at least one of the electrical circuitry disconnectors may be configured to prevent providing an electric current via the electrical circuitry to the accessible elements (in the first compartment). Such accessible elements (in the first compartment) may be one or more selected from at least one communication system electronic component and at least one lighting electronic. Especially, the at least one of the electrical circuitry disconnectors may be configured to prevent providing an electric current via the electrical circuitry to (essentially) all of the accessible elements (in the first compartment). Thereby, the one or more electrical circuitry disconnectors may prevent an electrical current being provided to the accessible elements upon opening of an openable element. Hence, the accessible elements may be safely handled by (authorized) individuals during maintenance. Thereby, the invention may provide a (streetlight) luminaire arrangement with electrical disconnection of specific functionalities when opening openable elements, such as the main canopy and the compartment closure.

[0063] Additionally, certain embodiments of the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement may comprise a control system. The control system may especially control aspects of the light generating system and the communication system, such as the device light being provided by the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement and the transmission and processing of wireless signals by the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement.

[0064] The term “controlling” and similar terms especially refer at least to determining the behavior or supervising the running of an element. Hence, herein “controlling” and similar terms may e.g. refer to imposing behavior to the element (determining the behavior or supervising the running of an element), etc., such as e.g. measuring, displaying, actuating, opening, shifting, changing temperature, etc.. Beyond that, the term “controlling” and similar terms may additionally include monitoring. Hence, the term “controlling” and similar terms may include imposing behavior on an element and also imposing behavior on an element and monitoring the element. The controlling of the element can be done with a control system, which may also be indicated as “controller”. The control system and the element may thus at least temporarily, or permanently, functionally be coupled. The element may comprise the control system. In embodiments, the control system and element may not be physically coupled. Control can be done via wired and / or wireless control. The term “control system” may also refer to a plurality of different control systems, which especially are functionally coupled, and of which e.g. one control system may be a master control system and one or more others may be slave control systems. A control system may comprise or may be functionally coupled to a user interface.

[0065] The control system may also be configured to receive and execute instructions from a remote control. In embodiments, the control system may be controlled via an App on a device, such as a portable device, like a Smartphone or I-phone, a tablet, etc.. The device is thus not necessarily coupled to the lighting system, but may be (temporarily) functionally coupled to the lighting system.

[0066] The system, or apparatus, or device may execute an action in a “mode” or “operation mode” or “mode of operation” or “operational mode”. The term “operational mode may also be indicated as “controlling mode”. Likewise, in a method an action or stage, or step may be executed in a “mode” or “operation mode” or “mode of operation” or “operational mode”. This does not exclude that the system, or apparatus, or device may also be adapted for providing another controlling mode, or a plurality of other controlling modes. Likewise, this may not exclude that before executing the mode and / or after executing the mode one or more other modes may be executed.

[0067] However, in embodiments a control system may be available, that is adapted to provide at least the controlling mode. Would other modes be available, the choice of such modes may especially be executed via a user interface, though other options, like executing a mode in dependence of a sensor signal or a (time) scheme, may also be possible. The operation mode may in embodiments also refer to a system, or apparatus, or device, that can only operate in a single operation mode (i.e. “on”, without further tunability). Hence, in embodiments, the control system may control in dependence of one or more of an input signal of a user interface, a sensor signal (of a sensor), and a timer. The term “timer” may refer to a clock and / or a predetermined time scheme.

[0068] The present disclosure (also) provides a luminaire with an “add-on” or additional element, compared to conventional luminaires, for wireless communications. Conventional luminaires may comprise the first enclosure as described herein. The additional element is formed from the main canopy that covers the upper portion of a conventional luminaire (which holds the light source). The main canopy may further enclose additional components for the add-on element, especially at least a radio system and an antenna system.

[0069] The (streetlight) luminaire arrangement may be part of or may be applied in e.g. garden lighting systems, theater lighting systems, field lighting systems, (outdoor) road lighting systems, urban lighting systems, green house lighting systems, or horticulture lighting, especially street lighting, highway lighting, square lighting, intersection lighting, parking lot lighting, outdoor industrial and logistics area lighting, non-motorized vehicles and sidewalk lighting, and optical communication systems.

[0070] Hence, in an aspect the invention also provides a streetlight. Especially, the invention may provide a streetlight comprising: a pole (or mast); and the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement as described herein. In embodiments, the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement may be functionally coupled to the pole (or mast). Especially, the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement may be mechanically mounted to the pole (or mast). Furthermore, in embodiments, the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement may be functionally coupled, such as electrically connected, to a power source. For example, the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement may be electrically coupled to an urban power grid.

[0071] Typically the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement is a(n outdoor) streetlight luminaire. A dominant architecture of the streetlight may be a pole with a ‘lantern’ based design. Yet another architecture of the streetlight may be a disc shaped design. Hence, in specific embodiments, the invention may provide a streetlight comprising the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement as described herein and a pole, wherein the luminaire arrangement may be functionally coupled to the pole and a power source.

[0072] In a yet further aspect, the invention provides a streetlight system. Especially, the invention may provide a streetlight system comprising a plurality of streetlights as described above and a control system. More especially, the control system may be configured to control the plurality of streetlights. For example, in embodiments, the control system may control the light generating devices of the plurality of streetlights, i.e., turn the light generating devices on or off. The control system may also, in embodiments, control the antenna system and / or the radio system, i.e., the control system may control the transmission and / or reception of wireless signals among the streetlights and other devices (such as mobile phones or transmission towers).

[0073] In a yet further aspect, the invention may also provide a method for conveying a radio signal. Especially, the method may comprise using a plurality of streetlights as described herein. More especially, the method may comprise conveying a radio signal along a plurality of streetlights, wherein the radio signal is sequentially transmitted from one streetlight to another streetlight. Hence, in embodiments, the method may comprise employing a streetlight system as described above for conveying a radio signal from one location (especially streetlight) to another location (especially streetlight).

[0074] In yet a further aspect, the invention provides a method for maintaining a (streetlight) luminaire arrangement.

[0075] The term “controlling” and similar terms especially refer at least to determining the behavior or supervising the running of an element. Hence, herein “controlling” and similar terms may e.g. refer to imposing behavior to the element (determining the behavior or supervising the running of an element), etc., such as e.g. measuring, displaying, actuating, opening, shifting, changing temperature, etc.. Beyond that, the term “controlling” and similar terms may additionally include monitoring. Hence, the term “controlling” and similar terms may include imposing behavior on an element and also imposing behavior on an element and monitoring the element. The controlling of the element can be done with a control system, which may also be indicated as “controller”. The control system and the element may thus at least temporarily, or permanently, functionally be coupled. The element may comprise the control system. In embodiments, the control system and element may not be physically coupled. Control can be done via wired and / or wireless control. The term “control system” may also refer to a plurality of different control systems, which especially are functionally coupled, and of which e.g. one control system may be a master control system and one or more others may be slave control systems. A control system may comprise or may be functionally coupled to a user interface.

[0076] Hence, in embodiments the control system may (also) be configured to be controlled by an App on a remote device. In such embodiments the control system of the lighting system may be a slave control system or control in a slave mode. For instance, the lighting system may be identifiable with a code, especially a unique code for the respective lighting system. The control system of the lighting system may be configured to be controlled by an external control system which has access to the lighting system on the basis of knowledge (input by a user interface of with an optical sensor (e.g. QR code reader) of the (unique) code. The lighting system may also comprise means for communicating with other systems or devices, such as on the basis of Bluetooth, Thread, WIFI, LiFi, ZigBee, BLE or WiMAX, or another wireless technology.

[0077] The system, or apparatus, or device may execute an action in a “mode” or “operation mode” or “mode of operation” or “operational mode”. The term “operational mode may also be indicated as “controlling mode”. Likewise, in a method an action or stage, or step may be executed in a “mode” or “operation mode” or “mode of operation” or “operational mode”. This does not exclude that the system, or apparatus, or device may also be adapted for providing another controlling mode, or a plurality of other controlling modes. Likewise, this may not exclude that before executing the mode and / or after executing the mode one or more other modes may be executed.

[0078] However, in embodiments a control system may be available, that is adapted to provide at least the controlling mode. Would other modes be available, the choice of such modes may especially be executed via a user interface, though other options, like executing a mode in dependence of a sensor signal or a (time) scheme, may also be possible. The operation mode may in embodiments also refer to a system, or apparatus, or device, that can only operate in a single operation mode (i.e. “on”, without further tunability).

[0079] Hence, in embodiments, the control system may control in dependence of one or more of an input signal of a user interface, a sensor signal (of a sensor), and a timer. The term “timer” may refer to a clock and / or a predetermined time scheme.

[0080] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0081] Embodiments of the invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying schematic drawings in which corresponding reference symbols indicate corresponding parts, and in which:

[0082] Fig. 1 A-C schematically depict cross-sectional views of embodiments of the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement.

[0083] Fig. 2A-C schematically depict top-down views of embodiments of (streetlight) luminaire arrangement.

[0084] Fig. 3 A-B schematically depict cross-sectional views of further embodiments of the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement. Fig. 4A-C schematically depict top-down views of further embodiments of the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement.

[0085] The schematic drawings are not necessarily to scale.

[0086] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0087] The embodiments depicted in Fig. 1 A-C and Fig. 2A-C depict embodiments of the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement 2000 comprising a main canopy 3550.

[0088] Fig. 1 A schematically depicts a cross-sectional view of the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement 2000 comprised by a streetlight 1200 with the openable elements 3150,3300,3550 in a second closed position (or configuration). Fig. IB schematically depicts a cross-sectional view of the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement 2000 with the openable elements 3150,3300,3550 in a first opened position (or configuration). Fig. 1C schematically depicts a zoomed-in view on the compartment closure 3150 and the support tray 3300 in the first opened positions.

[0089] Fig. 1 A-B schematically depict embodiments of the invention providing a (streetlight) luminaire arrangement 2000 comprising a light generating system 1000, a communication system 1300, and a housing arrangement 3000. In embodiments, the light generating system 1000 may comprise a light generating device 100 and one or more lighting electronic components 190. Especially, the communication system 1300 may comprise an antenna system 600 and a radio system 700. Further, the antenna system 600 may be configured to transmit and / or receive wireless signals. Moreover, the radio system 700 may be communicatively coupled to the antenna system 600, and may be configured to (i) control the transmission of wireless signals transmitted by the antenna system 600 and / or (ii) process wireless signals received by the antenna system 600. In embodiments, the communication system 1300 may comprise one or more communication system electronic components 1390. Especially, the antenna system 600 may comprise at least one of the communication system electronic components 1390. Further, the radio system may comprise at least another one of the communication system electronic components 1390. The housing arrangement 3000 may comprise a first compartment 3100, a compartment closure 3150 and a support tray 3300. Especially, the housing arrangement 3000 may be configured to support the light generating device 100. Further, the first compartment 3100 may be configured to host at least one of the lighting electronic components 190. The compartment closure 3150 may be configured moveable in the housing arrangement 3000. In embodiments, the support tray 3300 may be configured to support at least one of the communication system electronic components 1390. Further, the support tray 3300 may be configured moveable in the housing arrangement 3000.

[0090] Furthermore, the housing arrangement 3000 may comprise a main canopy 3550. In embodiments, the main canopy 3550 may be configurable at least partly detachable from a remainder of the housing arrangement 3000. Herein, the main canopy may enclose a second compartment 3500. Moreover, the compartment closure 3150 and the support tray 3300 may be individually configured hingeable in the housing arrangement.

[0091] Especially, the light generating device 100 may comprise one or more solid state light sources. In particular, the one or more lighting electronic components 190 may be configured in the first compartment 3100.

[0092] Moreover, the first compartment 3100 may be configured as IP54 or higher rated compartment (for the one or more lighting electronic components 190).

[0093] Furthermore, the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement 2000 may comprise an optical sensor 890. In embodiments, the optical sensor 890 may be functionally coupled to the compartment closure 3150. As such, the optical sensor 890 may be configured such that it protrudes from the compartment closure 3150. Furthermore, the main canopy 3550 may comprise one or more first openings 525 (configured to allow access of daylight).

[0094] In specific embodiments, the antenna system 600 may comprise one or more antenna modules 610 for transmitting and / or receiving the wireless signals. Especially, the one or more antenna modules 610 may be functionally coupled to the support tray 3300.

[0095] Especially, the main canopy 3550 may comprise one or more antenna module openings 625. Herein, at least one antenna module 610 may at least partially be configured in one of the one or more antenna module openings 625.

[0096] In certain embodiments, the one or more communication system electronic components 1390 may be functionally coupled to the support tray 3300.

[0097] Further, the housing arrangement 3000 may comprise (i) electrical circuitry 910 configured to facilitate providing an electrical current to one or more of (a) at least one communication system electronic component 1390, and (b) at least one lighting electronic 190, and (ii) one or more electrical circuitry disconnectors 915.

[0098] As depicted in Fig. 1 A, the compartment closure 3150 may be configurable in a second closed compartment position. Further, the support tray 3300 may be configurable in a second closed tray position, wherein when the support tray 3300 is in the second closed tray position, the compartment closure 3150 may not be in the first opened compartment position. Furthermore, the main canopy 3550 may be configurable in a second closed canopy configuration, enclosing at least part of the communication system 1300 and when the main canopy 3550 is in the second closed canopy configuration, the support tray 3300 may not be in the first opened tray position.

[0099] In such configuration, the optical sensor 890 may be configured such that it extends beyond the support tray 3300 when arranged in the second closed tray position.

[0100] Further, the main canopy 3550 in the second closed main canopy configuration may be comprised in a locked arrangement by the housing arrangement 3000.

[0101] Especially, the invention may provide a streetlight 1200 comprising the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement 2000 according to any one of the preceding claims and a pole 400. In embodiments, the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement 2000 may be functionally coupled to the pole 400 and a power source.

[0102] The light generating device 100 may provide device light 101. The one or more openings 525 may provide daylight 21.

[0103] Further, the support tray 3300 may comprise a bottom face 3301 and a top face 3302. Especially, the at least one communication device 1390 may be supported by the support tray 3300 on the top face 3302.

[0104] As depicted in Fig. IB, the compartment closure 3150 may be configurable in at least a first opened compartment position, providing access to the first compartment 3100. Further, the support tray 3300 may be configurable in at least a first opened tray position, providing access to the compartment closure 3150.

[0105] Furthermore, the main canopy 3550 may be configurable in at least a first opened canopy configuration, at least partly detached from a remainder of the housing arrangement 3000, providing access to the support tray 3300.

[0106] Further, the main canopy 3550 may be (configured) configurable in the first opened canopy configuration after unlocking the main canopy 3550 from the (remainder of the) housing arrangement 3000.

[0107] In particular, the main canopy 3550 may be configured fully detachable relative to a remainder of the housing arrangement 3000. In an alternative embodiment, not depicted, the main canopy 3550 may be configured hingeably associated to a remainder of the housing arrangement 3000.

[0108] In the first opened canopy configuration, at least one of the one or more electrical circuitry disconnectors 917 may be configured to prevent providing an electric current via the electrical circuitry 910 to one or more of (a) at least one communication system electronic component 1390, and (b) at least one lighting electronic component 190 (especially on the support tray 3300). Further, in the first opened compartment position, at least one of the one or more electrical circuitry disconnectors 917 may be configured to prevent providing an electric current via the electrical circuitry 910 to the one or more of (a) at least one communication system electronic component 1390, and (b) at least one lighting electronic component 190 (especially in the first compartment 3100).

[0109] Fig. 1C provides a zoomed-in view on the hingeably configured support tray 3300 and the compartment closure 3150 in the first opened positions. The support tray 3300 and the compartment closure 3150 may comprise connection elements 3301,3151. In embodiments, the support tray 3300 and the compartment closure 3150 may be physically connectable or connected to each other via the connection elements 3301,3151 when the support tray 3300 may be configured in the first opened tray position and the compartment closure 3150 may be configured in the first opened compartment position.

[0110] Fig. 2A schematically depicts a top-down view of embodiments of the first compartment 3100. Fig. 2B schematically depicts a top-down view of embodiments of the support tray 3300. Fig. 2C schematically depicts a top-down view of embodiments of the main canopy 3550.

[0111] Fig. 2A-C schematically depict embodiments wherein the main canopy 3550 may have a first largest cross-sectional area Al. Further, the support tray 3300 may have a second largest cross-sectional area A2. Furthermore, the compartment closure 3150 may have a third largest cross-sectional area A3. Especially, in depicted embodiments, the following may apply: A3<A2<A1. The largest cross-sectional areas Al, A2 and A3 may be configured in parallel planes when the main canopy 3550, support tray 3300 and compartment closure 3150 are configured in the second closed position (or configuration). As herein depicted, the largest cross-sectional areas Al, A2 and A3 may be configured in horizontal planes.

[0112] Further, the communication system 1300 may comprise two or more communication system electronic components 1390. Especially, the two or more communication system electronic components 1390 may comprise at least one driver 1395.

[0113] As schematically depicted in Fig. 2A, the one or more lighting electronic components 190 may be configured in the first compartment 3100. In specific embodiments as depicted, the first compartment 3100 may comprise only the lighting electronic components 190. In further embodiments (see Fig. 4A) the first compartment 3100 may comprise both the lighting electronic components 190 and the light generating device 100. In other embodiments (not depicted), the first compartment 3100 may comprise only the light generating device 100.

[0114] Especially, at least one of the two or more communication system electronic components 1390 may be configured in the first compartment 3100.

[0115] Further, the at least one driver 1395 may be configured in the first compartment 3100.

[0116] As schematically depicted in Fig. 2B, at least another one of the two or more communication system electronic components 1390 may be functionally coupled to the support tray 3300. The open part in the support tray 3300 may allow the optical sensor 890 to effectively extend from a plane of the support tray 3300.

[0117] Furthermore, the antenna system 600 may comprise n antenna modules 610. Especially, n may be selected from the range of 2-4. In embodiments, the n antenna modules may be arranged facing different directions relative to the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement 2000, having mutual angles (y) (between respective line of sights). In embodiments, the mutual angles (y) may be 360° / n ± 5°.

[0118] As schematically depicted in Fig. 2B, n=4, and therefore the mutual angles (y) may be 90° ± 5°.

[0119] As schematically depicted in Fig. 2C, the main canopy 3550 may comprise one or more first openings 525 (configured to allow access of daylight).

[0120] Furthermore, the main canopy 3550 may comprise one or more antenna module openings 625. Herein, at least one antenna module 610 may at least partially be configured in one of the one or more antenna module openings 625.

[0121] The embodiments depicted in Fig. 3 A-B and Fig. 4A-C depict embodiments of the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement 2000 without a main canopy 3550.

[0122] Fig. 3 A schematically depicts a cross-sectional view of the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement 2000 with the openable elements 3150,3300 in a second closed position (or configuration). Fig. 3B schematically depicts a cross-sectional view of the (streetlight) luminaire arrangement 2000 with the openable elements 3150,3300 in a first opened position (or configuration).

[0123] Especially, in Fig. 3 A-B, the support tray 3300 may be depicted configured as a support canopy 3350. Thereby, the support canopy 3350 may enclose the second compartment 3500. The bottom face 3301 may especially be configured to support at least one of the communication system electronic components 1390. As depicted in Fig. 3 A, the compartment closure 3150 may be configurable in a second closed compartment position. Further, the support tray 3300 may be configurable in a second closed tray position, blocking the first opened compartment position. Especially, in the second closed tray position, the bottom face 3301 of the support tray 3300 may be directed to the first compartment 3100 comprising the lighting electronic components 190 and the light generating device 100 (in the second closed compartment position). Furthermore, in the second closed tray position, the second tray 3300 may at least partially enclose at least part of the communication system 1300.

[0124] As depicted in Fig. 3B, the compartment closure 3150 may be configurable in at least a first opened compartment position, providing access to the first compartment 3100comprising the lighting electronic components 190 and the light generating device 100. Further, the support tray 3300 may be configurable in at least a first opened tray position, providing access to the compartment closure 3150.

[0125] In Figs. 3 A-B, the first compartment 3100 may host the lighting electronic components 190 and the light generating device 100.

[0126] Fig. 4A schematically depicts a top-down view of embodiments of the first compartment 3100. Fig. 4B schematically depicts a bottom-up view of embodiments of the support tray 3300. Fig. 4C schematically depicts a top-down view of embodiments of the support tray 3300.

[0127] Fig. 4A-C schematically depict embodiments wherein the support tray 3300 may have a second largest cross-sectional area A2. Furthermore, the compartment closure 3150 may have a third largest cross-sectional area A3. Especially, in depicted embodiments, the following may apply: A3<A2.

[0128] As schematically depicted in Fig. 4A, the first compartment 3100 may comprise both the lighting electronic components 190 and the light generating device 100.

[0129] As schematically depicted in Fig. 4B, at least another one of the two or more communication system electronic components 1390 may be functionally coupled to the bottom face 3301 of the support tray 3300.

[0130] As schematically depicted in Fig. 4C, the support tray 3300 may comprise one or more first openings 525 (configured to allow access of daylight).

[0131] Furthermore, the support tray 3300 may comprise one or more antenna module openings 625. Herein, at least one antenna module 610 may at least partially be configured in one of the one or more antenna module openings 625. The term “plurality” refers to two or more. The terms “substantially” or “essentially” herein, and similar terms, will be understood by the person skilled in the art. The terms “substantially” or “essentially” may also include embodiments with “entirely”, “completely”, “all”, etc. Hence, in embodiments the adjective substantially or essentially may also be removed. Where applicable, the term “substantially” or the term “essentially” may also relate to 90% or higher, such as 95% or higher, especially 99% or higher, even more especially 99.5% or higher, including 100%. The term “comprise” also includes embodiments wherein the term “comprises” means “consists of’. The term “and / or” especially relates to one or more of the items mentioned before and after “and / or”. For instance, a phrase “item 1 and / or item 2” and similar phrases may relate to one or more of item 1 and item 2. The term "comprising" may in an embodiment refer to "consisting of but may in another embodiment also refer to "containing at least the defined species and optionally one or more other species".

[0132] Furthermore, the terms first, second, third and the like in the description and in the claims, are used for distinguishing between similar elements and not necessarily for describing a sequential or chronological order. It is to be understood that the terms so used are interchangeable under appropriate circumstances and that the embodiments of the invention described herein are capable of operation in other sequences than described or illustrated herein.

[0133] The devices, apparatus, or systems may herein amongst others be described during operation. As will be clear to the person skilled in the art, the invention is not limited to methods of operation, or devices, apparatus, or systems in operation.

[0134] It should be noted that the above-mentioned embodiments illustrate rather than limit the invention, and that those skilled in the art will be able to design many alternative embodiments without departing from the scope of the appended claims.

[0135] In the claims, any reference signs placed between parentheses shall not be construed as limiting the claim.

[0136] Use of the verb "to comprise" and its conjugations does not exclude the presence of elements or steps other than those stated in a claim. Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, throughout the description and the claims, the words “comprise”, “comprising”, and the like are to be construed in an inclusive sense as opposed to an exclusive or exhaustive sense; that is to say, in the sense of “including, but not limited to”.

[0137] The article "a" or "an" preceding an element does not exclude the presence of a plurality of such elements. The invention may be implemented by means of hardware comprising several distinct elements, and by means of a suitably programmed computer. In a device claim, or an apparatus claim, or a system claim, enumerating several means, several of these means may be embodied by one and the same item of hardware. The mere fact that certain measures are recited in mutually different dependent claims does not indicate that a combination of these measures cannot be used to advantage. In yet a further aspect, the invention (thus) provides a software product, which, when running on a computer is capable of bringing about (one or more embodiments of) the method as described herein.

[0138] The invention also provides a control system that may control the device, apparatus, or system, or that may execute the herein described method or process. Yet further, the invention also provides a computer program product, when running on a computer which is functionally coupled to or comprised by the device, apparatus, or system, controls one or more controllable elements of such device, apparatus, or system.

[0139] The invention further applies to a device, apparatus, or system comprising one or more of the characterizing features described in the description and / or shown in the attached drawings. The invention further pertains to a method or process comprising one or more of the characterizing features described in the description and / or shown in the attached drawings.

[0140] The various aspects discussed in this patent can be combined in order to provide additional advantages. Further, the person skilled in the art will understand that embodiments can be combined, and that also more than two embodiments can be combined. Furthermore, some of the features can form the basis for one or more divisional applications.

Claims

CLAIMS:

1. A streetlight luminaire arrangement (2000) comprising a light generating system (1000), a communication system (1300), and a housing arrangement (3000); wherein: the light generating system (1000) comprises a light generating device (100) and one or more lighting electronic components (190); the communication system (1300) comprises an antenna system (600) and a radio system (700); wherein the antenna system (600) is configured to transmit and / or receive wireless signals; wherein the radio system (700) is communicatively coupled to the antenna system (600), and is configured to (i) control the transmission of wireless signals transmitted by the antenna system (600) and / or (ii) process wireless signals received by the antenna system (600); wherein the communication system (1300) comprises communication system electronic components (1390); wherein the antenna system (600) comprises at least one of the communication system electronic components (1390), and wherein the radio system (700) comprises at least one of the communication system electronic components (1390); the housing arrangement (3000) comprises a first compartment (3100), a compartment closure (3150), and a support tray (3300); wherein the housing arrangement (3000) is configured to support the light generating device (100); wherein: the first compartment (3100) is configured to host one or more of (i) at least one of the lighting electronic components (190) and (ii) at least part of the light generating device (100); wherein the compartment closure (3150) is configured moveable in the housing arrangement (3000), configurable in (a) at least a first opened compartment position, providing access to the first compartment (3100), and (b) a second closed compartment position; and the support tray (3300) is configured to support at least one of the communication system electronic components (1390); wherein the support tray (3300) is configured hingeable in the housing arrangement (3000); wherein the support tray (3300) is configured moveable in the housing arrangement (3000), configurable in (a) at least a first opened tray position, providing access to the compartment closure (3150), and (b) a second closed tray position, wherein when the support tray (3300) is in the second closed tray position, the compartment closure (3150) cannot be in the first opened compartment position.

2. The streetlight luminaire arrangement (2000) according to claim 1, wherein the compartment closure (3150) is configured hingeable in the housing arrangement (3000).

3. The streetlight luminaire arrangement (2000) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the housing arrangement (3000) further comprises a main canopy (3550), configurable in (a) at least a first opened canopy configuration, at least partly detached from a remainder of the housing arrangement (3000), providing access to the support tray (3300), and (b) a second closed canopy configuration, enclosing at least part of the communication system (1300), wherein when the main canopy (3550) is in the second closed canopy configuration, the support tray (3300) cannot be in the first opened tray position.

4. The streetlight luminaire arrangement (2000) according to claim 3, wherein the main canopy (3550) is configured fully detachable relative to a remainder of the housing arrangement (3000).

5. The streetlight luminaire arrangement (2000) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the light generating device (100) comprises one or more solid state light sources; wherein the one or more lighting electronic components (190) are configured in the first compartment (3100).

6. The streetlight luminaire arrangement (2000) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first compartment (3100) is configured as IP54 or higher rated compartment.

7. The streetlight luminaire arrangement (2000) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising an optical sensor (890); wherein the optical sensor (890) is functionally coupled to the compartment closure (3150); wherein the optical sensor (890) is configured such that it protrudes from the compartment closure (3150).

8. The streetlight luminaire arrangement (2000) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the antenna system (600) comprises one or more antenna modules (610) for transmitting and / or receiving the wireless signals; wherein the one or more antenna modules (610) are functionally coupled to the support tray (3300).

9. The streetlight luminaire arrangement (2000) according to claim 8, comprising n antenna modules (610), wherein n=4; wherein the n antenna modules are arranged facing different directions relative to the streetlight luminaire arrangement (2000), having mutual angles (y)), wherein the mutual angles (y) are 90° / n ± 5°.

10. The streetlight luminaire arrangement (2000) according to any one of the preceding claims 1-8, wherein the communication system electronic components (1390) are functionally coupled to the support tray (3300).

11. The streetlight luminaire arrangement (2000) according to any one of the preceding claims 1-9, comprising two or more communication system electronic components (1390), wherein at least one of the two or more communication system electronic components (1390) is functionally coupled to the support tray (3300), and wherein at least another one of the two or more communication system electronic components (1390) is configured in the first compartment (3100).

12. The streetlight luminaire arrangement (2000) according to claim 11, wherein the two or more communication system electronic components (1390) comprise a driver (1395); wherein the driver (1395) is configured in the first compartment (3100).

13. The streetlight luminaire arrangement (2000) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the support tray (3300) comprises a bottom face (3301) directed to the first compartment (3100), and wherein the bottom face (3301) is configured to support at least one of the communication system electronic components (1390); and wherein the second closed tray position encloses at least part of the communication system (1300).

14. The streetlight luminaire arrangement (2000) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the housing arrangement (3000) comprises (i) electrical circuitry (910) configured to facilitate providing an electrical current to one or more of (a) at least one communication system electronic component (1390), and (b) at least one lighting electronic component (190), and (ii) one or more electrical circuitry disconnectors (915); wherein one or more of the following applies:in the first opened canopy configuration according to claim 2, at least one of the one or more electrical circuitry disconnectors (917) is configured to prevent providing an electric current via the electrical circuitry (910) to one or more of (a) at least one communication system electronic component (1390), and (b) at least one lighting electronic component (190); and in the first opened compartment position, at least one of the one or more electrical circuitry disconnectors (917) is configured to prevent providing an electric current via the electrical circuitry (910) to one or more of (a) at least one communication system electronic component(1390); and (b) at least one lighting electronic component (190).

15. A streetlight (1200) comprising the streetlight luminaire arrangement (2000) according to any one of the preceding claims and a pole (400), wherein the streetlight luminaire arrangement (2000) is functionally coupled to the pole (400) and a power source.

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