Modular infrastructure element

Abstract

Disclosed is a unit (2) comprising an infrastructure element (1) having a linear assembly of at least two main modules (3A, 3B) and at least one end module (9, 10), and a stand module (110) having at least partially the same structure as one of the end modules (9, 10), the main module (3A, 3B) being intended to receive electrical equipment and comprising a frame (5) and two opposite removable facade panels (6A, 6B, 7A, 7B) assembled to the frame (5), the end module (9, 10) comprising an end panel (11) defining a main opening (13) allowing access to the electrical equipment, and a door (15) hinged to this end panel (11), wherein the stand module (110) comprises at least one of an electric vehicle charging station (114), a screen and a payment means.

Description

[0001] Description

[0002] Title: Modular Infrastructure Element

[0003] technical field

[0004] The present invention relates to infrastructure elements, generally used in urban environments to accommodate telecommunications network equipment and / or electric vehicle charging equipment.

[0005] Previous technique

[0006] It is known to house electrical equipment in kiosk-type infrastructure elements.

[0007] Because these infrastructure elements are generally located on public roads, they are exposed to a risk of vandalism and / or theft of the equipment they contain. Furthermore, when such elements have an access control system, this system can be complex and relatively restrictive for operators wishing to access the equipment.

[0008] On the other hand, these infrastructure components are generally equipped with active cooling systems, such as fans, to cool the equipment inside. The presence of these fans increases power consumption and makes the component relatively noisy. Furthermore, the presence of fans increases the likelihood of breakdowns and the need for on-site intervention.

[0009] Finally, the installation of these infrastructure elements is generally carried out using a crane. Attaching the elements to the slings is an operation that must be performed with care to avoid the risk of damage during lifting. This complicates the installation process.

[0010] Application FR2014207 describes a kiosk-type urban infrastructure element designed to house electrical equipment. This element is satisfactory in that it allows for modularity and passive cooling thanks to a double-walled structure of the facade panels, which can open like doors. These panels are relatively heavy, which places stress on the hinges. Access to the interior of the element is achieved by rotating the panels, and under certain installation conditions, accessibility is not optimal. This remains of interest for further improving existing infrastructure elements, particularly those described in application FR2014207.

[0011] In particular, there is a need for:

[0012] Improve accessibility to the equipment present in the element, while offering the desired resistance to vandalism;

[0013] Reduce the risk of improperly closing access points to equipment;

[0014] Ensure ventilation of the equipment present in the element, without adding weight to the structure or degrading the aesthetics of the element or reducing protection against weathering or the entry of dead leaves or other undesirable foreign bodies;

[0015] Facilitate the installation of the element and reduce the risk of damage during lifting;

[0016] Facilitating the integration of various equipment, including electric vehicle charging stations, or even a general low voltage switchboard ("TGBT") without unduly complicating the structure of the element.

[0017] Summary of the invention

[0018] The invention aims to meet all or part of these needs and, according to one of its aspects, concerns an infrastructure element comprising:

[0019] - at least two main modules assembled and intended to receive electrical equipment, each main module comprising a chassis and two opposing front panels, the chassis comprising vertical uprights, each of said panels being configured to hook onto corresponding uprights of the chassis by a downward vertical movement relative to said uprights,

[0020] - at least one first end module, comprising an end panel defining a main opening, and a door hinged to the end panel, and in particular two such end modules,

[0021] - at least one rod, movable between a locking position where the adjacent facade panels located on the same side of the element are locked, and, when the door of the first end module is opened, an unlocking position where these facade panels are unlocked. Preferably, the rod has at least two locking elements, said adjacent facade panels each having at least one cooperating element, the cooperating elements abutting the locking elements when the rod is in the locked position and thus opposing the upward vertical movement of said adjacent panels, the locking elements allowing the upward movement of the cooperating elements when the rod is in the unlocked position so as to allow said adjacent panels to be unhooked.

[0022] Closing the door of the first end module, when the rod is in the unlocked position, automatically moves the rod to the locked position. This reduces the risk of the element not closing properly; in particular, the automatic locking of the front panels ensures the safety of the equipment and limits the number of operations required to lock the element.

[0023] On the other hand, simply pulling on the rod after opening the door simultaneously unlocks the front panels. Removing the panels to access the equipment can then be done more quickly.

[0024] Furthermore, the rod provides effective protection against vandalism, as its presence is compatible with attaching the panels at several points, which strengthens the protection.

[0025] Locking rod

[0026] The infrastructure element may include two movable rods associated with respective adjacent facade panels, located on opposite sides of the element. These rods are operated by the closing of the same door.

[0027] The end panel of the first end module may have an opening into which the rod is engaged.

[0028] The rod may include a stop that holds it through the opening in the end panel, thus limiting its travel when moving into the locked position. This stop can rest against the panel when the door is closed. It can be formed by bending the rod, preferably at a right angle, at one end.

[0029] The locking elements may have tabs with raised edges extending obliquely. Each of the rod's locking elements may have a base fixed to the rod.

[0030] In particular, the rod may include at least two locking elements fixed to the rod by a common base, the two locking elements being located opposite two cooperating elements, belonging to different facade panels, in a locking configuration.

[0031] The curtain rod can be at least twice as long as the width of a facade panel.

[0032] Preferably, the rod is located behind the uprights on which the adjacent panels are hung.

[0033] The curtain rod can consist of at least two separate sections joined together by the aforementioned common base. This allows for the assembly of multiple rod sections consecutively using the locking elements. This makes it easy to adapt to the number of main modules, as the rod has as many sections as there are main modules. The locking elements thus serve a dual purpose: locking the panels and assembling the rod sections.

[0034] The rod can be engaged in guides supported by the uprights of the main module frames.

[0035] The rod may have at least one horizontal handle. The handle provides a gripping area to easily slide the rod from inside the element, thus locking and unlocking the corresponding facade panels. Alternatively, the handle may be replaced by a spherical gripping element, or any other element that allows the rod to slide from inside the element.

[0036] Hinge

[0037] The end module doors may have hinges configured each to allow the associated door to rotate around a vertical axis.

[0038] In one variant, at least one of these hinges may include an electrical connection element connected to earth.

[0039] Facade panel At least one facade panel may be generally rectangular in shape and exhibit symmetry with respect to a vertical median plane.

[0040] At least one other facade panel can be beveled at its lower edge. Beveling the facade panel makes it easier to identify and distinguish from non-beveled facade panels. The installation and removal of one or more facade panels is simplified.

[0041] Each facade panel can consist of a single wall of virtually constant thickness across its entire surface, for example, a steel wall between 1 and 3 mm thick, particularly between 1.3 and 2 mm. This allows the facade panel to be relatively lightweight compared to a double-walled panel, reducing the overall weight of the element and facilitating handling. Material costs are also reduced, and consequently, so is the resulting environmental impact.

[0042] Each of the facade panels may include at least two cooperating elements, the rod having at least four locking elements (two per facade panel), the cooperating elements of the facade panel positioning themselves opposite respective locking elements when the rod is in the locked position, the upward movement of the facade panels then being prevented by the contact of the cooperating elements and the locking elements.

[0043] Each vertical post may have a vertical slot, with the cooperating elements of the facade panels each engaged in their respective vertical slot. The portion of the cooperating element that has passed through the slot is positioned below a corresponding locking element of the rod when the rod is in the locked position. This prevents the facade panels from being lifted, while also improving panel locking and guiding their movement during removal. Each facade panel may have raised edges around its perimeter. The cooperating elements can be fixed to an adjacent raised edge of the associated facade panel, which improves their stability.

[0044] Each facade panel may include at least two, and preferably four, hanging elements for attaching the facade panels to the frame uprights. These hanging elements may each consist of a base, such as a stirrup-shaped bracket, and a screw fixed to the top of the base. These hanging elements can be attached to an adjacent raised edge of the associated facade panel, which improves their stability.

[0045] Preferably, the frame uprights have notches with diverging edges outwards, in each of which the shaft of the aforementioned screw can engage so that the head of the screw blocks the front panel horizontally and forces a vertical disengagement of the panel upwards to remove it.

[0046] The cooperating elements and the attachment elements can be aligned vertically.

[0047] The door of the first end module can have one or even two locks, located above and below the door respectively. Given the absence of locks on the facade panels, the number of locks is relatively low, allowing the use of security locks without excessively increasing the cost of access security.

[0048] The door may include an electrical connection element that is connected to earth.

[0049] The invention also relates to a method for accessing equipment located within an infrastructure element as defined above, comprising the steps of:

[0050] - open the door,

[0051] -Pull on the rod to move F into the unlocked position and unlock the facade panels on the corresponding side.

[0052] - move at least one of the facade panels upwards so as to unhook and remove it, thus freeing access to the equipment.

[0053] Ventilation and slinging

[0054] The invention also relates, according to a second aspect, independently or in combination with the above, to an infrastructure element comprising:

[0055] - at least two assembled main modules intended to house electrical equipment, each main module comprising a chassis and two opposing front panels,

[0056] - two end modules assembled onto the main modules,

[0057] - a roof structure comprising: ventilation outlets,

[0058] - cladding profiles arranged to overlap at least partially the ventilation outlets when the infrastructure element is viewed in horizontal projection (i.e., from the side),

[0059] - end caps extending the roof structure over the end modules, each assembled to the chassis of the adjacent main module.

[0060] Thanks to this aspect of the invention, the ventilation outlets are visually masked while still allowing ventilation to occur satisfactorily.

[0061] Furthermore, the risk of ventilation outlets becoming clogged by objects such as leaves is reduced. Weather protection is improved. Preferably, the hot air exits downwards through a gap between the lower edge of the cladding profile and the adjacent module. This further reduces the ingress of water or leaves.

[0062] Each of the end caps may include a frame defining at least one attachment point for a lifting sling.

[0063] An integrated attachment point in the end cap frame facilitates slinging, eliminates the need for unsightly lifting rings, and allows for a predetermined distribution of mechanical stresses within the structure. This reduces the risk of improper handling of the element during lifting, thus minimizing the potential for damage.

[0064] The attachment point can be defined by at least one horizontal bar, or in particular two horizontal bars, the frame being, for example, connected to the chassis by means of two connecting elements on its sides. These bars can be parallel and oriented along the length of the infrastructure element, and arranged symmetrically with respect to a longitudinal median plane for the infrastructure element.

[0065] The presence of two bars allows for two sling attachment points on each side, i.e. four attachment points in total, leading to good stability of the element during the lifting operation.

[0066] The roof structure may include at least two boxes (one per main module) assembled to the respective main modules, the ventilation outlets being defined by ventilation grilles assembled to the peripheral walls of the corresponding boxes or coming as one piece with them.

[0067] The boxes can be closed at the top by one or more roof panels.

[0068] The cladding profiles may have a height greater than that of the peripheral wall of a box.

[0069] Preferably, as mentioned above, the lower edge of the cladding profiles is spaced away from the main modules, allowing air to circulate between the inside of the box and the outside of the element, passing through the ventilation outlets and through the gap separating the lower edge of a profile and the corresponding main module.

[0070] The aforementioned interval can be substantially constant along straight cladding profiles.

[0071] The end caps may include a profile, with a curved longitudinal axis, defining with the straight cladding profiles a continuity along the edge of the roof structure.

[0072] The cladding profiles may include a front wall extending obliquely downwards towards the adjacent main module.

[0073] Preferably, the infrastructure element includes a modular mast comprising at least one section, or even at least two sections assembled in line with each other by their respective ends, capable of accommodating at least one telecommunications antenna, the mast being fixed to the chassis of one of the main modules.

[0074] Preferably, the electrical equipment housed by the main modules

[0075] - feature telecommunications functionalities, including radio modules, servers, data storage equipment, and / or

[0076] - feature power supply functionalities, for example battery charging, and / or

[0077] - include cameras, lighting, GPS antennas or other location systems, and / or sensors useful for urban use, including noise, brightness, heat, UV, or pollution sensors. The invention also relates, independently or in combination with the foregoing, according to a third aspect, to an infrastructure element comprising:

[0078] - at least two assembled main modules intended to house electrical equipment, each main module comprising a chassis and two opposing front panels,

[0079] - two end modules assembled onto the main modules,

[0080] - a roof structure comprising:

[0081] - end caps extending the roof structure over the end modules, each assembled to the chassis of the adjacent main module, each comprising a framework defining at least one attachment point for a lifting sling, including parallel bars as defined above.

[0082] The infrastructure element according to this aspect of the invention may incorporate all or part of the characteristics mentioned above. In particular, the roof structure may include a locking rod according to the first aspect of the invention and / or a ventilation system according to the second aspect of the invention.

[0083] Modularity

[0084] The invention also relates, independently or in combination with the above, to an assembly comprising an infrastructure element comprising a linear assembly of at least two main modules and at least one end module, and a stele module having at least partially the same structure as one of said end modules.

[0085] The main module is designed to house electrical equipment and consists of a chassis and two opposing removable front panels, assembled to the chassis.

[0086] The end module includes an end panel defining a main opening for accessing electrical equipment, and a door hinged on this end panel.

[0087] The stele module includes at least one electric vehicle charging station, a screen and a means of payment.

[0088] The infrastructure element comprises, for example, two, three, or four main modules. Thanks to the invention according to this fourth aspect, it is possible to achieve economies of scale in the manufacture of the modules by reusing the same structure as an end module, or at least part of the components of that structure, for the manufacture of the stele module.

[0089] The stele module is separate from the infrastructure element, and receives its own cover element.

[0090] The end module, in the absence of a stele module, or additionally, may include the same charging station, and / or the same screen, and / or the same means of payment as the stele module.

[0091] The stele module may include a panel having external dimensions identical to those of the end module.

[0092] The infrastructure element may include a main module supporting a mast, in particular a modular mast as defined above. The infrastructure element may also include another main module, without a mast, assembled laterally to the main module supporting the mast.

[0093] The main module may include a roof element comprising:

[0094] - at least one box with a peripheral wall and a lower wall having at least one opening communicating with the interior space of the main modules, the peripheral wall having ventilation grilles, added or made in one piece with the peripheral wall of each box.

[0095] - at least two cladding profiles overhanging the facade panels and concealing the ventilation grilles when the infrastructure element is viewed from the side.

[0096] The modules of the infrastructure element can be assembled to each other by screwing, welding, riveting or otherwise.

[0097] Brief description of the drawings

[0098] The invention will be better understood upon reading the detailed description that follows, the non-limiting examples of its embodiment, and upon examination of the attached drawing, on which:

[0099] [Fig 1] Figure 1 is an overview of an example of an infrastructure element according to at least one aspect of the invention, [Fig 2] Figure 2 is an enlarged perspective view of the infrastructure element of Figure 1,

[0100] [Fig 3] Figure 3 is a perspective view of the infrastructure element of Figure 2, without the facade panels,

[0101] [Fig 4] Figure 4 is another perspective view of the infrastructure element in Figure 2, without the facade panels,

[0102] [Fig 5] Figure 5 is a view of the chassis of the main modules of the infrastructure element,

[0103] [Fig 6] Figure 6 is a schematic view of each side of an end module,

[0104] [Fig 7] Figure 7 shows a detail of the infrastructure element with the door of the first end module open,

[0105] [Fig 8] Figure 8 is a view of the rod in the locked position, observed from the opposite side of the infrastructure element,

[0106] [Fig 9] Figure 9 is a view of the opening in which the rod is engaged,

[0107] [Fig 10] Figure 10 illustrates the locking and unlocking configurations of the rod,

[0108] [Fig 11] Figure 11 represents a facade panel in perspective;

[0109] [Fig 12] Figure 12 shows in isolation, in front view, two adjacent facade panels and the curtain rod,

[0110] [Fig 13] Figure 13 is an enlarged view of a cooperating element and a hanging element of a facade panel,

[0111] [Fig 14] Figure 14 illustrates the blocking of cooperating elements by locking elements,

[0112] [Fig 15] Figure 15 shows a detail of one of the frame uprights,

[0113] [Fig 16] Figure 16 shows a detail of the rod assembly,

[0114] [Fig 17] Figure 17 is an overview of the rod for an infrastructure element comprising two main modules,

[0115] [Fig 18] Figure 18 shows a detail of the connection between two sections of rod,

[0116] [Fig 19] Figure 19 represents a hinge of a door on an end module, [Fig 20] Figure 20 is a transparent view of the end module door,

[0117] [Fig 21] Figure 21 is a perspective view of the infrastructure element without the mast, roof panels, or end caps.

[0118] [Fig 22] Figure 22 is a perspective view of the roof structure of the infrastructure element,

[0119] [Fig 23] Figure 23 is a view from below of the roof structure of Figure 22,

[0120] [Fig 24] Figure 24 is an enlarged view of the infrastructure element without the roof panels of one of the main modules,

[0121] [Fig 25] Figure 25 is a cross-sectional view of the roof structure illustrating the passive ventilation of the infrastructure element,

[0122] [Fig 26] Figure 26 is a view of the framework of an end cap,

[0123] [Fig 27] Figure 27 is another view of the end cap frame of Figure 26,

[0124] [Fig 28] Figure 28 is a perspective view of the base of the modular mast,

[0125] [Fig 29] Figure 29 shows an example of a modular installation according to the invention, and

[0126] [Fig 30] [Fig 31] [Fig 32] [Fig 33] [Fig 34] Figures 30 to 34 represent other examples of modular installations according to the invention.

[0127] Detailed description

[0128] Figures 1 to 2 illustrate an example of infrastructure element 1 according to the invention.

[0129] Element 1 in the example considered comprises two main modules 3A,3B, as well as a first end module 9 and a second end module 10.

[0130] The first 9 and second 10 end modules each have a 15-door.

[0131] As shown in the figures, each of the main modules comprises two opposing facade panels, referenced 6A, 6B for the first module, and 7A, 7B for the second, respectively, supported by metal frames 5. The facade panels are preferably made of metal, such as galvanized steel, or of plastic, or even of composite material.

[0132] Element 1 comprises a modular mast 100 assembled to the frame 5 of one of the main modules 3A, referred to as the main load-bearing module. The modular mast 100 comprises, for example, at least one section 102, in particular two sections 102 joined end to end. In Figure 1, the modular mast 100 comprises three sections joined end to end. In one embodiment, the modular mast may comprise more than three sections 102 joined end to end.

[0133] In the illustrated example, the facade panels 6B,7B of the main module 3B not carrying the mast 100 are beveled in an S shape in the lower part, over part of their width, their vertical dimension decreasing as they approach the adjacent end module.

[0134] Element 1 may include upper facings 14A and lower facings 14B, allowing in particular to conceal fixing means present on the surface of element 1. The lower facing 14B is perforated to allow air to pass through for cooling the equipment present inside element 1.

[0135] Element 1 includes a roof structure 60, horizontally covering the main modules 3A, 3B and the end modules 9 and 10.

[0136] The roof structure 60 may include, as illustrated, two end caps 78, of which the one located on the side of the beveled facade panels may be deeper than the other.

[0137] Element 1 in this example includes straight cladding profiles 76 extending along the main modules 3A,3B, and curved profiles 90 extending along the first and second end modules 9,10.

[0138] As can be seen in figures 3 to 5, each frame 5 has four vertical uprights 8. The uprights 8 can be connected as illustrated by horizontal cross members: upper 12A, intermediate 12B and lower 12C.

[0139] The chassis 5 can define passages P at its base, allowing the element 1 to be lifted by the forks of a forklift, as seen in Figure 5.

[0140] The vertical uprights 8 and the upper cross members 12A and lower cross members 12C can be made from a single piece of metal by bending and thus form a monolithic frame 50. This facilitates the manufacture of the chassis 5 and limits the number of component parts.

[0141] The vertical uprights 8 have vertical slots 35 in their upper part, on their external face turned towards the outside of the element 1, as can be seen more particularly in figure 15, the role of which will be specified later.

[0142] The vertical uprights 8 also have notches 47 on their face facing the front panels with guide edges 49 converging downwards and towards the bottom of the notch 47, as seen in Figure 15.

[0143] The first 9 and second 10 end modules each include, as illustrated in Figure 6, an end panel 11 defining a main opening 13.

[0144] The first end module 9 may include, as illustrated in figure 6, two locks 55 located on the panel 11 above and below the opening 13.

[0145] As illustrated in Figures 11 and 12, the facade panels 7A, 7B each have two long vertical sides 51 and two short horizontal sides 53, formed by raised edges 37 of the panel wall. The panels on the same side of the element are mounted so that they are substantially joined along their adjacent long sides.

[0146] The panels are fixed to the uprights 8 by means of hooking elements 39 carried by the panels, visible in particular in Figure 13, which engage in corresponding housings in the uprights 8. These hooking elements 39 are for example at least four in number per facade panel, with two at the top and two at the bottom.

[0147] In the example considered, the fastening elements 39 comprise, as illustrated in Figure 13, screws 43 supported by stirrup-shaped bases 41, fixed to the sheet metal of the facade panel in question. The axis of the screw 43 is substantially perpendicular to the plane of the panel.

[0148] The corresponding housing units of the amounts 8 are defined by the aforementioned notches 47.

[0149] When the front panel 7 A is assembled to the main module 3 A, the shanks of the screws 43 of the fastening elements 39 of this panel are engaged in the notches 47, the heads of the screws 43 thus preventing any horizontal outward movement of the panel 7A. The same applies to the other front panels.

[0150] The assembly of the facade panels is carried out by engaging the screws 43 in the notches 47 by a downward sliding movement, and the dismantling of the panels by the reverse movement.

[0151] The dismantling of the adjacent facade panels located on the same side of element 1 is normally prevented by a locking mechanism comprising a movable rod 17, which carries locking elements 23 interacting with cooperating elements 25 of the facade panels, as illustrated in particular in Figure 14.

[0152] These cooperating elements 25 are for example like the attachment elements 39 fixed to the adjacent vertical raised edge 37, as well as to the main wall of the panel.

[0153] As illustrated in Figure 8, the rod 17 is guided horizontally in its movement by guides 29, visible in particular in Figure 8, which are attached to plates fixed to the uprights. These guides 29 include, for example, vertical guide slots, the width of which corresponds approximately to the thickness of the rod 17.

[0154] The rod 17 is engaged at one end in an opening 19 in the end panel 11. The second end module may not have such an opening 19.

[0155] The rod 17 has a stop 21 formed by a right-angled return inwards, which holds the rod 17 in the opening 19. This stop 21 also allows automatic movement of the rod 17 to its locking position when the door 15 is closed, which secures the prohibition of access to the equipment as soon as the door 15 is closed, and limits the risk of forgetting by an operator in charge of a maintenance operation on equipment located inside the element 1.

[0156] The rod 17 can comprise two substantially identical sections 18A and 18B, as shown in Figure 17. The number of sections corresponds to the number of main modules associated within element 1. The rod can be installed after the main modules have been assembled.

[0157] The locking elements 23 may include, as seen in particular in Figure 14, at least one horizontal tab having raised lateral edges 24, inclined obliquely upwards, this horizontal tab being connected at the rear by a right-angle elbow to a vertical base 27 fixed on the rod 17. The presence of the raised edges 24 reduces the risk of the locking elements 23 being blocked by abutment against the cooperating elements 25 when the rod 17 slides towards its locking position.

[0158] As can be seen in Figure 17, the rod 17 can carry simple locking elements 23 near each of its ends, and a double locking element 23 substantially in its middle, the horizontal tabs with raised edges 24 of the locking elements 23 being connected for the double element 23 to a common base 27 which provides the link between the two rod sections 18A and 18B.

[0159] When the rod 17 is in the locked position, the stop 21 is against the panel 11 and the locking elements 23 are opposite the cooperating elements 25 of the facade panels 7A,7B, as illustrated in Figure 14. This blocks the vertical movement of the facade panels, and therefore their removal.

[0160] Conversely, when the rod 17 is in the unlocked position, the locking elements 23 are laterally offset relative to the cooperating elements 25, and the latter can move up a sufficient distance to allow the screws 43 to be released from the notches 47.

[0161] As illustrated in Figure 16, the cooperating elements 25 are positioned on the facade panels so as to fit into corresponding vertical slots 35 in the vertical uprights 8. This helps guide the movement of the facade panels and improves the locking security.

[0162] As can be seen in Figure 18, the common base 27 of the double locking element 23 provides a gap between the two locking tabs it supports.

[0163] This interval allows, when the rod 17 is in the unlocked position, the raising of the associated cooperating element 25, when the facade panels 6B,7B are moved upwards to be removed.

[0164] Each of the doors 15 of the first 9 and second 10 end modules may include at least one hinge 31 as illustrated in figures 19 and 20.

[0165] This hinge 31 may include a fixed hinge 32 assembled to the end panel 11, and a movable hinge 33 assembled to the door 15.

[0166] The roof structure 60 of element 1 is illustrated in figures 21 to 24.

[0167] This roof structure comprises two boxes 64 each having a peripheral wall 68 and a lower wall 70, as seen in figure 23. Each box 64 is closed at the top by one or more roof panels 96.

[0168] Support plates 66 can be assembled to the boxes 64 to support the cladding profiles 76.

[0169] Each box 64 has an opening, for example rectangular in shape, communicating with the interior of the underlying main module.

[0170] A circular opening 72 allows the modular mast 100 to pass through the roof panels 96.

[0171] This mast 100 can be fixed to the frame 5 of one of the main modules 3A using a support plate 204 and fastening means 206. The support plate 204 can be positioned, at least partially, inside the housing 64 that supports the mast 100. The fastening means 206 are visible, in particular, in Figures 24 and 28. The mast 100 is thus fixed by attaching the support plate 204 to brackets 200, 201 arranged on the frame 5, as shown in Figures 5 and 24.

[0172] Each box 64 has ventilation grilles 74 arranged on the peripheral wall 68 along the associated facade panels. These grilles are, for example, separate grilles, but could alternatively be made as a single unit with the peripheral wall 68.

[0173] The ventilation grilles 74 allow air circulation between the inside of element 1 and the outside, as illustrated in Figure 25. The air from the lower inlets of element 1 can thus, after sweeping vertically through the equipment present in it, pass through the lower opening of each box 64, through the ventilation grilles 74, and then circulate vertically downwards through the gap 88 defined between the lower edge 66 of the cladding profiles 76 and the adjacent facade panels.

[0174] Figures 26 and 27 represent the framework 80 of the end caps 78 of the end modules 9, 10.

[0175] These 80 frames are preferably identical, as illustrated.

[0176] The frame 80 comprises a metal frame, elongated in the depth direction of element 1, with two parallel metal lifting bars 82 connecting the long sides of this frame, near its short sides. The frame 80 is connected to the adjacent chassis 5 by means of two connecting elements 84, each connecting element 84 being, for example, screwed to the chassis 5 of the adjacent main module 3A,3B.

[0177] The end cap 78 includes a cap panel 79, which notably allows the lifting bars 80 to be hidden.

[0178] The end caps 78 have curved profiles 90 arranged in continuity with the straight cladding profiles 76.

[0179] The infrastructure element 1 just described can be installed alone or as a set 2 of an element 1 and a stele module 110 comprising an electric vehicle charging station, as illustrated in Figures 29 to 34.

[0180] Element 1 can comprise two, three, or four main modules 3A, 3B, 3B' assembled linearly, as shown respectively in Figures 29, 30 and 31. The capacity of element 1 can thus be easily adapted to the number of equipment to be received.

[0181] Infrastructure element 1 may include two end modules 9,10 without charging station, as seen in figures 29 to 31.

[0182] Alternatively, element 1 includes an end module having a charging terminal 114, as illustrated in Figure 33.

[0183] The stele module 110 preferably replicates the structure of an end module 9, meaning it includes a panel 11S with the same external dimensions. In particular, the door 15, the lower and upper facings 14A, 14B, the end cap 78, the frame 80, and the hinges 31 can be identical, i.e., common to both the stele module 110 and the end module 9. Furthermore, the screws, rivets, and even support elements of a low-voltage main switchboard can be identical.

[0184] The stele panel 11S of the stele module 110 may be different from the end panel 11 of the end module 9. It should be noted that the description of the figures has been made in relation to one of the sides of the element 1, but this description is valid for the other side, also equipped with a rod 17, the mounting of the front panels being identical.

[0185] The invention is not limited to the examples described. For example, the rod can be guided in another way, as can the panels being hung.

Claims

Demands 1. Assembly (2) comprising an infrastructure element (1) comprising a linear assembly of at least two main modules (3A,3B) and at least one end module (9,10), and a stele module (110) having at least partially the same structure as one of said end modules (9,10), the main module (3A,3B) being intended to receive electrical equipment and comprising a chassis (5) and two opposing removable front panels (6A,6B,7A,7B) assembled to the chassis (5), the end module (9,10) comprising an end panel (11) defining a main opening (13) allowing access to the electrical equipment, and a door (15) hinged on this end panel (11), the stele module (110) comprising at least one electric vehicle charging station (114), a screen and a means of payment.

2. Assembly (2) according to claim 1, the stele module (110) receiving its own cover element (112).

3. Assembly (2) according to claim 1 or 2, the end module (9,10) having the same charging station (114), and / or the same screen, and / or the same means of payment as the stele module (110).

4. Infrastructure assembly (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, the infrastructure element (1) comprising a main module (3A) carrying a mast (110), the mast (100) being fixed to the chassis (5) of this main module.

5. Assembly (2) according to the preceding claim, the infrastructure element (1) comprising another main module (3B) without a mast (100), assembled laterally to the main module carrying the mast.

6. Assembly (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, the main module (3A,3B) comprising a roof element comprising: - at least one box (64) with a peripheral wall (68) and a lower wall (70) having at least one opening communicating with the interior space of the main modules (3A,3B), the peripheral wall (68) having ventilation grilles (74), added or made in one piece with the peripheral wall of each box. - at least two cladding profiles (76) overhanging the facade panels (6A,6B,7A,7B) and concealing the ventilation grilles (74) when the infrastructure element (1) is viewed from the side.

7. Assembly (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, the modules of the infrastructure element (1) being assembled to each other by screwing, welding or riveting.

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