EP0896097A1 - Integral illuminated marking means for roads and highways - Google Patents

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EP0896097A1
EP0896097A1 EP98402019A EP98402019A EP0896097A1 EP 0896097 A1 EP0896097 A1 EP 0896097A1 EP 98402019 A EP98402019 A EP 98402019A EP 98402019 A EP98402019 A EP 98402019A EP 0896097 A1 EP0896097 A1 EP 0896097A1
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Michel Falcetta
Gérard Vivien
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01C—CONSTRUCTION OF, OR SURFACES FOR, ROADS, SPORTS GROUNDS, OR THE LIKE; MACHINES OR AUXILIARY TOOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR
    • E01C17/00—Pavement lights, i.e. translucent constructions forming part of the surface
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01F—ADDITIONAL WORK, SUCH AS EQUIPPING ROADS OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PLATFORMS, HELICOPTER LANDING STAGES, SIGNS, SNOW FENCES, OR THE LIKE
    • E01F9/00—Arrangement of road signs or traffic signals; Arrangements for enforcing caution
    • E01F9/20—Use of light guides, e.g. fibre-optic devices
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01F—ADDITIONAL WORK, SUCH AS EQUIPPING ROADS OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PLATFORMS, HELICOPTER LANDING STAGES, SIGNS, SNOW FENCES, OR THE LIKE
    • E01F9/00—Arrangement of road signs or traffic signals; Arrangements for enforcing caution
    • E01F9/50—Road surface markings; Kerbs or road edgings, specially adapted for alerting road users
    • E01F9/535—Kerbs or road edgings specially adapted for alerting road users
    • E01F9/547—Kerbs or road edgings specially adapted for alerting road users illuminated
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01F—ADDITIONAL WORK, SUCH AS EQUIPPING ROADS OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PLATFORMS, HELICOPTER LANDING STAGES, SIGNS, SNOW FENCES, OR THE LIKE
    • E01F9/00—Arrangement of road signs or traffic signals; Arrangements for enforcing caution
    • E01F9/60—Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs
    • E01F9/658—Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs characterised by means for fixing
    • E01F9/669—Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs characterised by means for fixing for fastening to safety barriers or the like

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  • the present invention relates to a beaconing device light point of works or parts of civil engineering works, buildings and / or public works, and / or works truckers.
  • the technical sector of the invention is the field of construction of roads and urban development works or highway.
  • the present invention applies in particular to point marking bright directional islands, roundabouts, turns, crossings pedestrians across traffic lanes, speed bumps or speed bumps, pedestrian walkways, sidewalks, squares, playgrounds or areas petrol stations, bus stops, motorway tolls, as well as light signaling for traffic lanes equipped with runners especially security.
  • Patent application No. FR 2,686,104 describes a device safety and signaling light for traffic lanes.
  • the device consists of a luminous composite plate molded, which is connected to a light emission box by a cable optics; the plate is fixed temporarily or permanently in across a traffic lane, contains bundles of fibers plastic optics grouped in an optical cable which connects the plate to an emission box comprising for example a halogen lamp focused; the optical fibers are leveled off at the edge of the plate and continuously or intermittently deliver light signals under form of tasks to form letters or a luminous message.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a device light using a light generator connected to a beam of fiber optics, which is improved.
  • An objective of the present invention is to improve protection ends of optical fibers used in this type of structure.
  • An objective of the invention is to facilitate the implementation practical and fast of such a system and its integration into different types urban or road development works in particular.
  • the solution to the problem posed consists in providing a device for lighting of a civil engineering structure, which includes a beam sections of optical fibers connected to a light generator, in which one end of each section of optical fiber is housed in a cavity of a block or element at least partly translucent or transparent, which is fixed or integrated into the structure.
  • the ends of the optical fibers benefit mechanical protection and protection against impact resulting the presence of the block or diffusing element partially covering the minus the end of the optical fiber; thanks to the fact that the end of the optical fiber is housed in a cavity of the block, we obtain a protection of the end of the optical fiber against dirt; in in addition, thermal protection of the optical fiber is favored by avoiding accidental contact of it with hot materials usually used when making track surfaces in particular, namely products based on aggregates and bitumen type "Coated".
  • a block or translucent element allows to transmit to the outside of the work or construction, by at least part of one of its sides, the light flux coming from the light generator and transmitted by the section of optical fiber.
  • the invention consists in proposing a work civil engineering or road or urban development (such as slides) incorporating a beacon device according to the invention.
  • a result of the invention is to improve the road safety of at night, in foggy and / or rainy weather by creating punctual markup luminous inserted in traditional concrete or coated structures.
  • a result of the invention is to make it more visible at night, or in rain or fog, areas of roadways or motorways, channeled by metal or wood or concrete slides, such as turns, entrances to rest areas, exit ramps.
  • a result of the invention is to report an obstacle or a demarcation of road or motorway lane by light signs - fixed or intermittent - orange-colored, non-blinding, which is integrated at a security gate.
  • the turn or the obstacle is visible in its all, regardless of the existence and position of the lighthouses of vehicles, and safely, unlike known systems of signaling by "flash lights” which have the disadvantage of dazzling and whose the power supply is a danger in the event of an impact with the parts metallic.
  • the present invention provides a point marking device luminous adaptable to any type of traffic lane delimitation road or pedestrian.
  • a result of the invention is to improve the visibility of obstacles at risk, to attract the attention of motorists passing or waiting for pedestrians and channeling the pedestrian crossing roads or pedestrian walkways, especially for children.
  • the device may include a block or element made of semi-rigid composite (polyurethane or other) translucent hollowed out, molded in the shape of a paver, border or other depending on the adaptation and tinted in the mass.
  • This block is connected to a light generator by a fiber cable optical.
  • This light block is sealed or glued and is part of a together at the edge or across a road or pedestrian.
  • a device may include hollow elements in translucent composite flexible material (polyurethane or polyester), tinted (orange) in the mass, fixed by metal legs on or to the inside of the safety barriers or barriers and supplied by fiber optic cables attached behind the slide or barrier security ; this optical fiber carrying only light, does not presents no electrical risk in the event of an impact with the obstacle.
  • optical fibers are inserted inside the composite block in a cavity provided for this purpose and protecting the end of the fiber optics for dirt, shocks, humidity and contacts accidental with hot materials usually used when manufacture of track coverings such as asphalt of the "coated" type.
  • the routing of optical fibers between the generator and the blocks can take place in sheaths along the concrete structures.
  • the generator can be installed, depending on the environment, either recessed to the ground in a manhole, either in a metal base box or polyester on sidewalk, or built into a wall box fencing.
  • This generator can transmit in blocks or elements translucent, via optical fibers, a luminous flux continuously or intermittently to create markup at night visible by vehicles or pedestrians.
  • the device of the present invention allows, depending on the direction penetration of the optical fiber into the block or translucent element, to emit a luminous flux on the visible face of the block which is in the extension of existing complexes (such as pavers or curbs). As a result, the light flux is transmitted to the outside of the structure.
  • each translucent element or block is adapted to the external shape, which facilitates the introduction and fixing the end of the optical fiber to the block or border translucent.
  • optical fiber in the pavement or the border translucent is carried out either from below or in the side depending on the face to light up.
  • the structure modular beaconing device promotes the adaptation of the device to very variable forms of different structures which can be equipped with the beaconing device according to the invention.
  • Such devices can be obtained industrially at lower cost and be implemented quickly and therefore also at lower cost.
  • the present invention makes it possible to use a single lamp for signal an obstacle with different light elements distributed over several meters or tens of meters, along a slide especially.
  • Each of said translucent elements can be fixed on its support (metallic, wooden or concrete) by fixing lugs.
  • the invention improves the optical effect of markup thanks to a relatively large area of emission of light flux towards the exterior of the structure, in comparison with the reduced surface of sections of optical fibers used.
  • Figure 1 illustrates in simplified perspective view, the application from the invention to the marking of a raised pedestrian crossing, across a road traffic lane.
  • Figure 2 is a plan view of the device of Figure 1.
  • Figure 3 is a sectional view through a vertical plane of the same device and is a view along III / III of FIG. 2.
  • Figure 4 illustrates in schematic perspective view a first embodiment of a translucent block used in the composition of a device according to the invention.
  • Figures 5 and 6 illustrate in perspective view and in view side section a second embodiment of a translucent block hollow according to the invention in the form of a parallelepiped paving stone; the Figures 7 and 8 illustrate in perspective view and in side sectional view a third embodiment of a conformal hollow translucent block to the invention in the form of a border element; Figures 6 and 8 are respective views according to VI-VI and VIII-VIII of Figures 5 and 7.
  • Figure 9 illustrates in simplified perspective view, the application from the invention to the marking of a bend or a road.
  • Figure 10 illustrates in simplified perspective view the application from the invention to the marking of a directional or roundabout island road.
  • Figures 11 and 12 illustrate a fourth embodiment of a hollow translucent block in accordance with the invention in the form of an element border similar to that shown in Figures 7 and 8.
  • FIGS 13 and 14 illustrate the application of the invention to marking of metal road safety barriers.
  • FIGs 17 and 18 illustrate the application of the invention to road safety wooden runway signs
  • Figures 13 and 17 are simplified perspective views while that Figures 14 and 18 are side views of the devices illustrated Figures 13 and 17.
  • Figure 15 illustrates in schematic perspective view a hollow translucent element and its fixing lugs to a section of slide
  • Figure 16 illustrates in top view the attachment of the element shown in Figure 15 to a section of slide.
  • the passage pedestrian 7 extends along a longitudinal axis 35 perpendicular to the axis longitudinal 36 of pavement 30 of a road traffic lane; of border elements 32 separate the roadway 30 from the sidewalk 31, in which is housed a rectangular housing 33, for example prefabricated in concrete, receiving a light generator 3 powered by a source of electrical energy not shown.
  • the housing 33 receiving the generator 3 is closed in its part upper by a protective plate 34 mounted flush with the sidewalk surface 31; in a variant embodiment not shown, the box 33 receiving the generator can be arranged on the sidewalk and / or integrated into the wall of a construction located close to the marked work; pedestrian crossing 7 has a plurality of blocks 13 opaque, of rectangular parallelepiped shape (or as a variant of substantially frustoconical shape, of square director or rectangular), arranged in rows and columns respectively parallel to axes 35 and 36; opaque concrete blocks 13 are connected between them, for example by overmolding, by first cables metallic 14 extending parallel to the axis 35, and by second metallic cables 17 extending parallel to the axis 36 (in FIG. 2, only two cables 14 and two cables 17 are shown to facilitate the readability of the figure; however the device preferably comprises as many cables 17 as columns of elements 13 and as many cables 14 than rows of elements 13).
  • blocks or at least partially translucent paving stones 6, preferably in shape identical or similar to that of opaque blocks 13, the blocks translucent 6 being included in the matrix of the opaque blocks 13 and aligned with these; these translucent blocks 6 which are more precisely shown in Figures 4 to 8, each have a cavity 5 cylindrical, receiving the end 4 of a respective section 2 of fiber optical, which transports part of the light flux emitted by the light generator 3, from the generator to the translucent block diffusing 6; as illustrated particularly in figure 2, the sections of optical fibers 2 extend between the generator 3 and the blocks translucent 6 respective, forming a bundle (or strand of fibers) 1 to proximity to generator 3 which divides (and / or branches) nearby edges 32 (in the area of the structure forming a gutter); the end portions of bundle branches and fiber sections extend outside the pedestrian crossing 7, i.e. outside of the matrix of the blocks 13, to facilitate the maintenance of the device markup, that is to say without the need to destroy the structure of the passage pedestrian.
  • the upper face 18 of the blocks 6 extends (flush) in the extension of the upper face 12 of the opaque blocks 13 of the structure 7.
  • the translucent block 6 equipped with the cylindrical cavity 5 in the form of a blind hole receiving the end 4 of the optical fiber is of rectangular parallelepiped shape, delimited by side faces 38 square (or rectangular) and an upper face 18 square comprising at least one diffusing part 37, so that, thanks to the translucent nature of block 6 and the presence of part 18, 37 diffusing located in the upper part of it, the block can diffuse the light received from the fiber section 2 leading to the block 6, by example vertically along axis 39 or inclined relative to vertically, to allow lighting of the structure to be which the translucent block 6 is integrated.
  • Block 6 has grooves 15 and 16 in the lower part extending along respective axes perpendicular to each other, which grooves 15 and 16 open onto the underside or base 42 block 6; in this way, the cables 14, 17 forming part of the prefabricated structure of the pedestrian crossing shown in Figures 1, 3 which comprises said opaque blocks 13 connected by said cables 14, 17, can extend inside the translucent blocks 6 which are set place after the prior establishment of the structure consisting of elements 13, 14 and 17; this also allows, when sealing the translucent block 6 by known means with the rest of the structure, to promote the joining or anchoring of the translucent block 6 by compared to the rest of the structure, thanks to the mechanical connection with cables 14 and 17.
  • the end 4 of the diffuse optical fiber 2 when connected to the generator light, a light beam extending at an opening angle depending on the nature of the fiber and the material used for the realization of the translucent element 6; the end 4 of fiber 2 is secured to block 6, by a cable gland type device 8, screwed in a part of the cylindrical cavity 5 and exerting pressure around the end 4 of the optical fiber to hold it in place; the cavity 5 receiving the end 4 of the fiber is closed at one end longitudinal by a bottom wall 44; according to a variant no shown, the cavity 5 opens at its second end into a second cavity larger than cavity 5 and extending as an extension of it, so that you can insert into the second cavity, the end of a protective sheath for the section of fiber 2, surrounding said fiber section.
  • the elements 6 of translucent borders (such as those illustrated in Figures 7 and 8) are interposed between the elements 13 of concrete curbs and form an integral part of the alignment of border.
  • These light borders 6 are supplied with light by fiber penetrating optics (as illustrated in FIGS. 5 to 8) by a face side 38 of element 6 or else by its base 42.
  • the luminous part 37 is the visible part of the road and provides limit security by its increased visibility due to its brightness.
  • the translucent element 6 in composite material forming a thin-walled cover is fixed to the sections of slides 90 by lugs 92.
  • Element 6 receives the end of an optical fiber 2 which extends along the metal slide 90 ( Figures 13 and 14).
  • optical fiber 2 may walk in a sheath 99 buried at the bottom of the slide such that shown in figure 17.
  • optical fibers will be connected to a generator 3 located behind the slides and placed in a box fixed to the ground or buried.
  • the end of the optical fiber 2 can be fixed by cable gland on the slide 90 and oriented so as to illuminate the front face 98 of the translucent composite element 6.
  • the end piece 4 of the optical fiber 2 can enter the translucent element 6 from the rear of the support 91 slide 90 when passing through a reservation (port 93) in the support 91 (stake or vertical stake) for slide 2 or in the slide.
  • the end piece 4 of the fiber will therefore be directed towards the front face 98 of the translucent element 6.

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The road marker comprises a component such as a block (6) of at least partially translucent material, e.g. glass or a plastics material such as polyurethane or polyester, with a cavity (5) containing one end of an optical fibre (2). The fibre is connected with others in a bundle to a light generator. A marker can be made up of a number of identical or similar blocks which can be rectangular parallelepiped, truncated cone or cube, and each one has a mechanical coupling between its cavity and the end of the optical fibre, e.g. in the form of a packer. The cavity is preferably cylindrical in shape and has its axis pointing towards at least one visible, light-diffusing face of the block.

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La présente invention a pour objet un dispositif de balisage ponctuel lumineux d'ouvrages ou parties d'ouvrages de génie civil, de bâtiments et/ou d'ouvrages de travaux publics, et/ou d'ouvrages routiers.The present invention relates to a beaconing device light point of works or parts of civil engineering works, buildings and / or public works, and / or works truckers.

Le secteur technique de l'invention est le domaine de la construction de voirie et d'ouvrages d'aménagement urbain ou autoroutier.The technical sector of the invention is the field of construction of roads and urban development works or highway.

La présente invention s'applique notamment au balisage ponctuel lumineux d'ílots directionnels, de giratoires, de virages, de passages piétons en travers de voies de circulation routière, de dos d'âne ou ralentisseurs, d'allées piétonnes, trottoirs, places, aires de jeux ou aires de stations services, arrêts de bus, péages autoroutiers, ainsi qu'à la signalisation lumineuse pour voies de circulation équipées de glissières de sécurité notamment.The present invention applies in particular to point marking bright directional islands, roundabouts, turns, crossings pedestrians across traffic lanes, speed bumps or speed bumps, pedestrian walkways, sidewalks, squares, playgrounds or areas petrol stations, bus stops, motorway tolls, as well as light signaling for traffic lanes equipped with runners especially security.

La demande de brevet N° FR 2.686.104 décrit un dispositif lumineux de sécurité et de signalisation pour voies de circulation.Patent application No. FR 2,686,104 describes a device safety and signaling light for traffic lanes.

Le dispositif est constitué d'une plaque composite lumineuse moulée, qui est reliée à une boíte d'émission de lumière par un câble optique ; la plaque est fixée temporairement ou définitivement en travers d'une voie de circulation, contient des faisceaux de fibres optiques plastiques regroupés en un câble optique qui relie la plaque à une boíte d'émission comportant par exemple une lampe halogène focalisée ; les fibres optiques sont arasées en bordure de plaque et délivrent de façon continue ou intermittente des signaux lumineux sous forme de tâches pour former des lettres ou un message lumineux.The device consists of a luminous composite plate molded, which is connected to a light emission box by a cable optics; the plate is fixed temporarily or permanently in across a traffic lane, contains bundles of fibers plastic optics grouped in an optical cable which connects the plate to an emission box comprising for example a halogen lamp focused; the optical fibers are leveled off at the edge of the plate and continuously or intermittently deliver light signals under form of tasks to form letters or a luminous message.

La présente invention a pour objet de proposer un dispositif lumineux utilisant un générateur lumineux raccordé à un faisceau de fibres optiques, qui soit amélioré.The object of the present invention is to provide a device light using a light generator connected to a beam of fiber optics, which is improved.

Un objectif de la présente invention est d'améliorer la protection des extrémités de fibres optiques utilisées dans ce type de structure. An objective of the present invention is to improve protection ends of optical fibers used in this type of structure.

Un objectif de l'invention est de faciliter la mise en oeuvre pratique et rapide d'un tel système et son intégration à différents types d'ouvrages d'aménagement urbain ou routier notamment.An objective of the invention is to facilitate the implementation practical and fast of such a system and its integration into different types urban or road development works in particular.

La solution au problème posé consiste à procurer un dispositif de balisage lumineux d'un ouvrage de génie civil, qui comporte un faisceau de tronçons de fibres optiques raccordé à un générateur de lumière, dans lequel une extrémité de chaque tronçon de fibre optique est logée dans une cavité d'un bloc ou élément en partie au moins translucide ou transparent, qui est fixé ou intégré à l'ouvrage.The solution to the problem posed consists in providing a device for lighting of a civil engineering structure, which includes a beam sections of optical fibers connected to a light generator, in which one end of each section of optical fiber is housed in a cavity of a block or element at least partly translucent or transparent, which is fixed or integrated into the structure.

Grâce à l'invention, les extrémités des fibres optiques bénéficient de la protection mécanique et de la protection contre les chocs résultant de la présence du bloc ou élément diffusant recouvrant en partie au moins l'extrémité de la fibre optique ; grâce au fait que l'extrémité de la fibre optique est logée dans une cavité du bloc, on obtient une protection de l'extrémité de la fibre optique contre les salissures ; en outre on favorise une protection thermique de la fibre optique en évitant le contact accidentel de celle-ci avec des matériaux chauds habituellement utilisés lors de la confection de revêtements de voies notamment, à savoir des produits à base d'agrégats et de bitume de type « enrobé ».Thanks to the invention, the ends of the optical fibers benefit mechanical protection and protection against impact resulting the presence of the block or diffusing element partially covering the minus the end of the optical fiber; thanks to the fact that the end of the optical fiber is housed in a cavity of the block, we obtain a protection of the end of the optical fiber against dirt; in in addition, thermal protection of the optical fiber is favored by avoiding accidental contact of it with hot materials usually used when making track surfaces in particular, namely products based on aggregates and bitumen type "Coated".

Conformément à un aspect de l'invention, l'utilisation d'un bloc ou élément translucide permet de transmettre vers l'extérieur de l'ouvrage ou de la construction, par une partie au moins d'une de ses faces, le flux lumineux provenant du générateur de lumière et transmis par le tronçon de fibre optique.In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the use of a block or translucent element allows to transmit to the outside of the work or construction, by at least part of one of its sides, the light flux coming from the light generator and transmitted by the section of optical fiber.

Selon des modes préférés de réalisation de l'invention :

  • ledit dispositif comporte une pluralité de blocs ou éléments translucides de forme identique ou similaire, adaptée à celle de l'ouvrage, de préférence de dimensions identiques ou similaires et ne dépassant que rarement 15 centimètres de côté, par exemple de forme sensiblement parallélépipédique rectangle, tronconique ou cubique, qui comportent chacun une cavité recevant respectivement une extrémité de chacun des tronçons de fibre optique ;
  • ledit dispositif comporte un moyen de liaison mécanique amovible entre l'extrémité de la fibre optique et la cavité du bloc ou élément, tel qu'un presse-étoupe ;
  • lesdits blocs ou éléments diffusants sont moulés en matière translucide diffusante et teintée dans la masse ; de préférence les blocs ou éléments sont réalisés en une matière composite, une matière plastique, notamment du polyuréthane ou du polyester, ou bien en verre ;
  • la cavité prévue dans chaque bloc ou élément peut être de forme sensiblement cylindrique, ce qui permet de faciliter l'introduction et la fixation de l'extrémité de la fibre optique au bloc (en forme d'élément de bordure ou de pavé) translucide ;
  • chacun desdits blocs ou éléments translucides comporte une cavité cylindrique dont l'axe longitudinal est disposé de sorte que l'extrémité de la fibre soit dirigée vers au moins une face visible diffusante du bloc ou élément translucide, par exemple dirigée vers le haut du bloc ;
  • chacun desdits blocs ou éléments translucides comporte ladite cavité cylindrique s'étendant selon un axe horizontal ou vertical, et débouchant sur la base ou sur une face latérale du bloc translucide pour permettre l'introduction de l'extrémité de la fibre dans la cavité, de sorte que l'extrémité de la fibre soit dirigée vers le haut ou la face diffusante du pavé ou bloc ou élément translucide ;
  • chacun desdits blocs translucides est monté sensiblement affleurant par rapport à une face externe de l'ouvrage.
According to preferred embodiments of the invention:
  • said device comprises a plurality of blocks or translucent elements of identical or similar shape, adapted to that of the structure, preferably of identical or similar dimensions and rarely exceeding 15 centimeters on a side, for example of substantially rectangular, frustoconical shape or cubic, which each comprise a cavity respectively receiving one end of each of the sections of optical fiber;
  • said device comprises a removable mechanical connection means between the end of the optical fiber and the cavity of the block or element, such as a cable gland;
  • said diffusing blocks or elements are molded in translucent diffusing material and tinted in the mass; preferably the blocks or elements are made of a composite material, a plastic material, in particular polyurethane or polyester, or else of glass;
  • the cavity provided in each block or element may be of substantially cylindrical shape, which makes it easier to introduce and fix the end of the optical fiber to the translucent block (in the form of an edge element or block);
  • each of said blocks or translucent elements comprises a cylindrical cavity whose longitudinal axis is arranged so that the end of the fiber is directed towards at least one visible diffusing face of the block or translucent element, for example directed towards the top of the block;
  • each of said blocks or translucent elements comprises said cylindrical cavity extending along a horizontal or vertical axis, and opening onto the base or on a lateral face of the translucent block to allow the introduction of the end of the fiber into the cavity, so that the end of the fiber is directed upwards or the diffusing face of the block or block or translucent element;
  • each of said translucent blocks is mounted substantially flush with an external face of the structure.

Selon un autre aspect, l'invention consiste à proposer un ouvrage de génie civil ou d'aménagement routier ou urbain (tel que des glissières) incorporant un dispositif de balisage selon l'invention.According to another aspect, the invention consists in proposing a work civil engineering or road or urban development (such as slides) incorporating a beacon device according to the invention.

Selon un aspect particulier, l'invention consiste à procurer une structure d'aménagement et de balisage d'une voie (routière ou piétonne particulièrement) ou d'une construction, qui comporte :

  • une pluralité de fibres optiques, de préférence de fibres optiques plastiques, dont une extrémité est logée dans une cavité d'un bloc ou élément translucide correspondant qui est intégré ou fixé à la structure d'aménagement.
According to a particular aspect, the invention consists in providing a structure for planning and marking a track (particularly road or pedestrian) or of a construction, which comprises:
  • a plurality of optical fibers, preferably plastic optical fibers, one end of which is housed in a cavity of a corresponding block or translucent element which is integrated or fixed to the arrangement structure.

Selon des modes préférés de réalisation de telles structures :

  • la structure comporte une pluralité de premiers blocs opaques, par exemple en forme d'éléments de bordure ou en forme de pavés,
  • lesdits blocs opaques sont des blocs standards ou sur mesure assemblés sur place, en béton ;
  • la structure comporte une pluralité de liens filiformes s'étendant au travers desdits blocs opaques, et solidaires desdits blocs opaques, et chacun desdits blocs translucides est muni de rainures autorisant le passage desdits liens filiformes et favorisant l'ancrage dudit bloc translucide par rapport aux blocs opaques et à la structure ;
  • lesdits liens ou tronçons de liens d'ancrage des blocs opaques sont dotés d'une surface extérieure rugueuse, sont de préférence essentiellement constitués par des tronçons de câble métallique, et sont régulièrement espacés ;
  • la structure comporte plusieurs premiers liens parallèles entre eux et coplanaires, plusieurs deuxièmes liens parallèles entre eux, coplanaires et sensiblement perpendiculaires aux premiers liens.
According to preferred embodiments of such structures:
  • the structure comprises a plurality of first opaque blocks, for example in the form of border elements or in the form of paving stones,
  • said opaque blocks are standard or custom blocks assembled on site, in concrete;
  • the structure comprises a plurality of filiform links extending through said opaque blocks, and integral with said opaque blocks, and each of said translucent blocks is provided with grooves allowing the passage of said filiform links and favoring the anchoring of said translucent block relative to the blocks opaque and structured;
  • said links or sections of anchoring links of the opaque blocks are provided with a rough outer surface, are preferably essentially constituted by sections of metal cable, and are regularly spaced;
  • the structure comprises several first links that are parallel to each other and coplanar, several second links that are parallel to each other, coplanar and substantially perpendicular to the first links.

Un résultat de l'invention est d'améliorer la sécurité routière de nuit, par temps de brouillard et/ou pluie en créant un balisage ponctuel lumineux inséré dans les structures béton ou enrobé traditionnelles.A result of the invention is to improve the road safety of at night, in foggy and / or rainy weather by creating punctual markup luminous inserted in traditional concrete or coated structures.

Un résultat de l'invention est de rendre plus visible de nuit, ou par temps de pluie ou de brouillard, des secteurs de voies routières ou autoroutières, canalisés par glissières métalliques ou bois ou béton, tels que virages, entrées d'aires de repos, bretelles de sortie.A result of the invention is to make it more visible at night, or in rain or fog, areas of roadways or motorways, channeled by metal or wood or concrete slides, such as turns, entrances to rest areas, exit ramps.

Un résultat de l'invention est de signaler un obstacle ou une délimitation de voie routière ou autoroutière par un balisage lumineux - fixe ou intermittent - de couleur orangée, non aveuglant, qui est intégré à une barrière de sécurité.A result of the invention is to report an obstacle or a demarcation of road or motorway lane by light signs - fixed or intermittent - orange-colored, non-blinding, which is integrated at a security gate.

Grâce à l'invention, le virage ou l'obstacle est visible dans sa totalité, indépendamment de l'existence et de la position des phares de véhicules, et en toute sécurité, contrairement aux systèmes connus de signalisation par « feux flash » qui ont l'inconvénient d'éblouir et dont l'alimentation électrique est un danger en cas de choc avec les parties métalliques.Thanks to the invention, the turn or the obstacle is visible in its all, regardless of the existence and position of the lighthouses of vehicles, and safely, unlike known systems of signaling by "flash lights" which have the disadvantage of dazzling and whose the power supply is a danger in the event of an impact with the parts metallic.

La présente invention procure un dispositif de balisage ponctuel lumineux adaptable à tout type de délimitation de voies de circulation routière ou piétonne.The present invention provides a point marking device luminous adaptable to any type of traffic lane delimitation road or pedestrian.

Un résultat de l'invention est d'améliorer la visibilité d'obstacles à risques, d'attirer l'attention des automobilistes au passage ou à l'attente de piétons et de canaliser l'acheminement piéton en traversée de voies routières ou en allées piétonnes, notamment pour les enfants.A result of the invention is to improve the visibility of obstacles at risk, to attract the attention of motorists passing or waiting for pedestrians and channeling the pedestrian crossing roads or pedestrian walkways, especially for children.

Le dispositif peut comporter un bloc ou élément en matière composite semi-rigide (polyuréthane ou autre) translucide évidé, moulé en forme de pavé, bordure ou autre selon l'adaptation et teinté dans la masse. Ce bloc est relié à un générateur de lumière par un câble fibre optique. Ce bloc lumineux est scellé ou collé et fait partie d'un ensemble en bordure ou en travers d'une voie de circulation routière ou piétonne.The device may include a block or element made of semi-rigid composite (polyurethane or other) translucent hollowed out, molded in the shape of a paver, border or other depending on the adaptation and tinted in the mass. This block is connected to a light generator by a fiber cable optical. This light block is sealed or glued and is part of a together at the edge or across a road or pedestrian.

Un dispositif selon l'invention peut comporter des éléments creux en matière souple composite (polyuréthane ou polyester) translucide, teintée (orangée) dans la masse, fixés par des pattes métalliques sur ou à l'intérieur des glissières ou barrières de sécurité et alimentés par des câbles de fibres optiques fixés derrière la glissière ou la barrière de sécurité ; cette fibre optique ne transportant que de la lumière, ne présehte aucun risque électrique en cas de choc avec l'obstacle.A device according to the invention may include hollow elements in translucent composite flexible material (polyurethane or polyester), tinted (orange) in the mass, fixed by metal legs on or to the inside of the safety barriers or barriers and supplied by fiber optic cables attached behind the slide or barrier security ; this optical fiber carrying only light, does not presents no electrical risk in the event of an impact with the obstacle.

Les fibres optiques sont insérées à l'intérieur du bloc composite dans une cavité prévue à cet effet et protégeant le bout de la fibre optique des salissures, des chocs, de l'humidité et des contacts accidentels avec des matériaux chauds habituellement utilisés lors de la confection de revêtement de voies tel que bitume de type « enrobé ». Le cheminement des fibres optiques entre le générateur et les blocs peut s'effectuer sous fourreaux le long des structures béton.The optical fibers are inserted inside the composite block in a cavity provided for this purpose and protecting the end of the fiber optics for dirt, shocks, humidity and contacts accidental with hot materials usually used when manufacture of track coverings such as asphalt of the "coated" type. The routing of optical fibers between the generator and the blocks can take place in sheaths along the concrete structures.

Le générateur peut être installé, selon l'environnement, soit encastré au sol dans un regard, soit dans un coffret socle métal ou polyester sur trottoir, soit encastré avec un coffret dans un mur de clôture. Ce générateur peut transmettre dans les blocs ou éléments translucides, par l'intermédiaire des fibres optiques, un flux lumineux de façon continue ou intermittente pour créer de nuit un balisage visible par les véhicules ou piétons.The generator can be installed, depending on the environment, either recessed to the ground in a manhole, either in a metal base box or polyester on sidewalk, or built into a wall box fencing. This generator can transmit in blocks or elements translucent, via optical fibers, a luminous flux continuously or intermittently to create markup at night visible by vehicles or pedestrians.

Le générateur peut être alimenté :

  • soit à partir d'un réseau d'éclairage public voisin dans une zone urbaine,
  • soit à partir d'un panneau solaire et d'une batterie rechargeable dans les zones isolées ou rurales.
The generator can be powered:
  • either from a neighboring public lighting network in an urban area,
  • either from a solar panel and a rechargeable battery in isolated or rural areas.

Le dispositif de la présente invention permet, en fonction du sens de pénétration de la fibre optique dans le bloc ou élément translucide, d'émettre un flux lumineux sur la face visible du bloc qui se trouve dans le prolongement des ensembles existants (tels que pavés ou bordures). De ce fait, le flux lumineux est transmis vers l'extérieur de l'ouvrage.The device of the present invention allows, depending on the direction penetration of the optical fiber into the block or translucent element, to emit a luminous flux on the visible face of the block which is in the extension of existing complexes (such as pavers or curbs). As a result, the light flux is transmitted to the outside of the structure.

La cavité prévue dans chaque élément ou bloc translucide est adaptée à la forme extérieure, ce qui permet de faciliter l'introduction et la fixation de l'extrémité de la fibre optique au pavé ou bordure translucide.The cavity provided in each translucent element or block is adapted to the external shape, which facilitates the introduction and fixing the end of the optical fiber to the block or border translucent.

La pénétration de la fibre optique dans le pavé ou la bordure translucide s'effectue, soit par le dessous, soit dans le côté selon la face à éclairer.The penetration of optical fiber in the pavement or the border translucent is carried out either from below or in the side depending on the face to light up.

Parmi les avantages procurés par l'invention, la structure modulaire du dispositif de balisage favorise l'adaptation du dispositif à des formes très variables de différentes structures qui peuvent être équipées du dispositif de balisage selon l'invention.Among the advantages provided by the invention, the structure modular beaconing device promotes the adaptation of the device to very variable forms of different structures which can be equipped with the beaconing device according to the invention.

De tels dispositifs peuvent être obtenus industriellement à moindre coût et être mis en oeuvre rapidement et par conséquent également à moindre coût.Such devices can be obtained industrially at lower cost and be implemented quickly and therefore also at lower cost.

La présente invention permet d'utiliser une seule lampe pour signaler un obstacle avec différents éléments lumineux répartis sur plusieurs mètres ou dizaines de mètres, le long d'une glissière notamment. Chacun desdits éléments translucides peut être fixé sur son support (métallique, en bois ou béton) par des pattes de fixation.The present invention makes it possible to use a single lamp for signal an obstacle with different light elements distributed over several meters or tens of meters, along a slide especially. Each of said translucent elements can be fixed on its support (metallic, wooden or concrete) by fixing lugs.

L'invention améliore l'effet optique du balisage grâce à une relativement grande surface d'émission du flux lumineux vers l'extérieur de l'ouvrage, par comparaison avec la surface réduite des sections des fibres optiques utilisées.The invention improves the optical effect of markup thanks to a relatively large area of emission of light flux towards the exterior of the structure, in comparison with the reduced surface of sections of optical fibers used.

Les avantages procurés par l'invention seront mieux compris au travers de la description suivante qui se réfère aux dessins annexés, qui illustrent sans aucun caractère limitatif des modes préférentiels de réalisation de l'invention.The advantages of the invention will be better understood from through the following description which refers to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate without any limiting character preferential modes of realization of the invention.

Dans les dessins, les éléments identiques ou similaires portent, sauf indication contraire, les mêmes références d'une figure à l'autre.In the drawings, identical or similar elements bear, unless otherwise indicated, the same references from one figure to another.

La figure 1 illustre en vue en perspective simplifiée, l'application de l'invention au balisage d'un passage piétonnier surélevé, en travers d'une voie de circulation routière.Figure 1 illustrates in simplified perspective view, the application from the invention to the marking of a raised pedestrian crossing, across a road traffic lane.

La figure 2 est une vue en plan du dispositif de la figure 1.Figure 2 is a plan view of the device of Figure 1.

La figure 3 est une vue en coupe par un plan vertical du même dispositif et est une vue selon III/III de la figure 2.Figure 3 is a sectional view through a vertical plane of the same device and is a view along III / III of FIG. 2.

La figure 4 illustre en vue en perspective schématique un premier mode de réalisation d'un bloc translucide entrant dans la composition d'un dispositif conforme à l'invention.Figure 4 illustrates in schematic perspective view a first embodiment of a translucent block used in the composition of a device according to the invention.

Les figures 5 et 6 illustrent en vue en perspective et en vue en coupe latérale un deuxième mode de réalisation d'un bloc translucide creux conforme à l'invention en forme de pavé parallélépipédique ; les figures 7 et 8 illustrent en vue en perspective et en vue en coupe latérale un troisième mode de réalisation d'un bloc translucide creux conforme à l'invention en forme d'élément de bordure ; les figures 6 et 8 sont des vues respectives selon VI-VI et VIII-VIII des figures 5 et 7.Figures 5 and 6 illustrate in perspective view and in view side section a second embodiment of a translucent block hollow according to the invention in the form of a parallelepiped paving stone; the Figures 7 and 8 illustrate in perspective view and in side sectional view a third embodiment of a conformal hollow translucent block to the invention in the form of a border element; Figures 6 and 8 are respective views according to VI-VI and VIII-VIII of Figures 5 and 7.

La figure 9 illustre en vue en perspective simplifiée, l'application de l'invention au balisage d'un virage ou d'une voie routière.Figure 9 illustrates in simplified perspective view, the application from the invention to the marking of a bend or a road.

La figure 10 illustre en vue en perspective simplifiée l'application de l'invention au balisage d'un ílot directionnel ou giratoire de voie routière. Figure 10 illustrates in simplified perspective view the application from the invention to the marking of a directional or roundabout island road.

Les figures 11 et 12 illustrent un quatrième mode de réalisation d'un bloc translucide creux conforme à l'invention en forme d'élément de bordure similaire à celui représenté figures 7 et 8.Figures 11 and 12 illustrate a fourth embodiment of a hollow translucent block in accordance with the invention in the form of an element border similar to that shown in Figures 7 and 8.

Les figures 13 et 14 illustrent l'application de l'invention au balisage de glissières métalliques de sécurité routière.Figures 13 and 14 illustrate the application of the invention to marking of metal road safety barriers.

Les figures 17 et 18 illustrent l'application de l'invention au balisage de glissières en bois de sécurité routièreFigures 17 and 18 illustrate the application of the invention to road safety wooden runway signs

Les figures 13 et 17 sont des vues en perspective simplifiées tandis que les figures 14 et 18 sont des vues de côté des dispositifs illustrés figures 13 et 17.Figures 13 and 17 are simplified perspective views while that Figures 14 and 18 are side views of the devices illustrated Figures 13 and 17.

La figure 15 illustre en vue en perspective schématique un élément translucide creux et ses pattes de fixation à un tronçon de glissière ; la figure 16 illustre en vue de dessus la fixation de l'élément représenté figure 15 à un tronçon de glissière.Figure 15 illustrates in schematic perspective view a hollow translucent element and its fixing lugs to a section of slide; Figure 16 illustrates in top view the attachment of the element shown in Figure 15 to a section of slide.

Par référence aux figures 1 à 3 particulièrement, le passage piétonnier 7 s'étend selon un axe longitudinal 35 perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal 36 de la chaussée 30 d'une voie de circulation routière ; des éléments 32 de bordure séparent la chaussée 30 du trottoir 31, dans lequel est logé un boítier parallélépipédique 33, par exemple préfabriqué en béton, recevant un générateur 3 de lumière alimenté par une source d'énergie électrique non représentée.With reference to Figures 1 to 3 in particular, the passage pedestrian 7 extends along a longitudinal axis 35 perpendicular to the axis longitudinal 36 of pavement 30 of a road traffic lane; of border elements 32 separate the roadway 30 from the sidewalk 31, in which is housed a rectangular housing 33, for example prefabricated in concrete, receiving a light generator 3 powered by a source of electrical energy not shown.

Le boítier 33 recevant le générateur 3 est fermé dans sa partie supérieure par une plaque 34 de protection montée affleurante à la surface du trottoir 31 ; dans une variante de réalisation non représentée, le boítier 33 recevant le générateur peut être disposé sur le trottoir et/ou intégré au mur d'une construction disposée à proximité de l'ouvrage balisé ; le passage piétonnier 7 comporte une pluralité de blocs 13 opaques, de forme parallélépipédique rectangle (ou en variante de forme sensiblement tronconique, de directrice carrée ou rectangulaire), disposés en lignes et en colonnes respectivement parallèles aux axes 35 et 36 ; les blocs opaques en béton 13 sont reliés entre eux, par exemple par surmoulage, par des premiers câbles métalliques 14 s'étendant parallèlement à l'axe 35, et par des deuxièmes câbles métalliques 17 s'étendant parallèlement à l'axe 36 (sur la figure 2, seuls deux câbles 14 et deux câbles 17 sont représentés pour faciliter la lisibilité de la figure ; cependant le dispositif comporte de préférence autant de câbles 17 que de colonnes d'éléments 13 et autant de câbles 14 que de rangées d'éléments 13).The housing 33 receiving the generator 3 is closed in its part upper by a protective plate 34 mounted flush with the sidewalk surface 31; in a variant embodiment not shown, the box 33 receiving the generator can be arranged on the sidewalk and / or integrated into the wall of a construction located close to the marked work; pedestrian crossing 7 has a plurality of blocks 13 opaque, of rectangular parallelepiped shape (or as a variant of substantially frustoconical shape, of square director or rectangular), arranged in rows and columns respectively parallel to axes 35 and 36; opaque concrete blocks 13 are connected between them, for example by overmolding, by first cables metallic 14 extending parallel to the axis 35, and by second metallic cables 17 extending parallel to the axis 36 (in FIG. 2, only two cables 14 and two cables 17 are shown to facilitate the readability of the figure; however the device preferably comprises as many cables 17 as columns of elements 13 and as many cables 14 than rows of elements 13).

A la périphérie du passage piétonnier 7, sont disposés des blocs ou pavés en partie au moins translucides 6, de préférence de forme identique ou similaire à celle des blocs opaques 13, les blocs translucides 6 étant inclus dans la matrice des blocs opaques 13 et alignés avec ceux-ci ; ces blocs translucides 6 qui sont plus précisément représentés aux figures 4 à 8, sont chacun dotés d'une cavité 5 cylindrique, recevant l'extrémité 4 d'un tronçon respectif 2 de fibre optique, qui transporte une partie du flux lumineux émis par le générateur de lumière 3, du générateur jusqu'au bloc translucide diffusant 6 ; comme illustré particulièrement à la figure 2, les tronçons de fibres optiques 2 s'étendent, entre le générateur 3 et les blocs translucides 6 respectifs, en formant un faisceau (ou toron de fibres) 1 à proximité du générateur 3 qui se divise (et/ou se ramifie) à proximité des bordures 32 (dans la zone de l'ouvrage formant un caniveau) ; les parties terminales des branches du faisceau et des tronçons de fibres s'étendent à l'extérieur du passage piétonnier 7, c'est-à-dire à l'extérieur de la matrice des blocs 13, pour faciliter la maintenance du dispositif de balisage, c'est-à-dire sans nécessiter de détruire la structure du passage piétonnier.At the periphery of the pedestrian crossing 7, are arranged blocks or at least partially translucent paving stones 6, preferably in shape identical or similar to that of opaque blocks 13, the blocks translucent 6 being included in the matrix of the opaque blocks 13 and aligned with these; these translucent blocks 6 which are more precisely shown in Figures 4 to 8, each have a cavity 5 cylindrical, receiving the end 4 of a respective section 2 of fiber optical, which transports part of the light flux emitted by the light generator 3, from the generator to the translucent block diffusing 6; as illustrated particularly in figure 2, the sections of optical fibers 2 extend between the generator 3 and the blocks translucent 6 respective, forming a bundle (or strand of fibers) 1 to proximity to generator 3 which divides (and / or branches) nearby edges 32 (in the area of the structure forming a gutter); the end portions of bundle branches and fiber sections extend outside the pedestrian crossing 7, i.e. outside of the matrix of the blocks 13, to facilitate the maintenance of the device markup, that is to say without the need to destroy the structure of the passage pedestrian.

La face supérieure 18 des blocs 6 s'étend (affleurante) dans le prolongement de la face 12 supérieure des blocs opaques 13 de la structure 7.The upper face 18 of the blocks 6 extends (flush) in the extension of the upper face 12 of the opaque blocks 13 of the structure 7.

Par référence à la figure 4, le bloc translucide 6 équipé de la cavité 5 cylindrique en forme de trou borgne recevant l'extrémité 4 de la fibre optique, est de forme parallélépipédique rectangle, délimité par des faces latérales 38 carrées (ou rectangulaires) et une face supérieure 18 carrée comportant au moins une partie 37 diffusante, de sorte que, grâce au caractère translucide du bloc 6 et à la présence de la partie 18, 37 diffusante située en partie supérieure de celui-ci, le bloc peut diffuser la lumière reçue du tronçon de fibre 2 aboutissant au bloc 6, par exemple verticalement selon l'axe 39 ou de manière inclinée par rapport à la verticale, afin de permettre un balisage lumineux de la structure à laquelle le bloc translucide 6 est intégré.With reference to FIG. 4, the translucent block 6 equipped with the cylindrical cavity 5 in the form of a blind hole receiving the end 4 of the optical fiber, is of rectangular parallelepiped shape, delimited by side faces 38 square (or rectangular) and an upper face 18 square comprising at least one diffusing part 37, so that, thanks to the translucent nature of block 6 and the presence of part 18, 37 diffusing located in the upper part of it, the block can diffuse the light received from the fiber section 2 leading to the block 6, by example vertically along axis 39 or inclined relative to vertically, to allow lighting of the structure to be which the translucent block 6 is integrated.

Le bloc 6 comporte en partie inférieure des rainures 15 et 16 s'étendant selon des axes respectifs perpendiculaires entre eux, lesquelles rainures 15 et 16 débouchent sur la face inférieure ou base 42 du bloc 6 ; de cette manière, les câbles 14, 17 faisant partie de la structure préfabriquée du passage piétonnier représentée aux figures 1, 3 qui comporte lesdits blocs opaques 13 reliés par lesdits câbles 14, 17, peuvent s'étendre à l'intérieur des blocs 6 translucides qui sont mis en place après la mise en place préalable de la structure constituée des éléments 13, 14 et 17 ; ceci permet également, lors du scellement du bloc translucide 6 par des moyens connus avec le reste de la structure, de favoriser la solidarisation ou ancrage du bloc translucide 6 par rapport au reste de la structure, grâce à la liaison mécanique avec les câbles 14 et 17.Block 6 has grooves 15 and 16 in the lower part extending along respective axes perpendicular to each other, which grooves 15 and 16 open onto the underside or base 42 block 6; in this way, the cables 14, 17 forming part of the prefabricated structure of the pedestrian crossing shown in Figures 1, 3 which comprises said opaque blocks 13 connected by said cables 14, 17, can extend inside the translucent blocks 6 which are set place after the prior establishment of the structure consisting of elements 13, 14 and 17; this also allows, when sealing the translucent block 6 by known means with the rest of the structure, to promote the joining or anchoring of the translucent block 6 by compared to the rest of the structure, thanks to the mechanical connection with cables 14 and 17.

Par référence à la figure 4 particulièrement, l'extrémité 4 de la fibre optique 2 diffuse, lorsqu'elle est raccordée au générateur de lumière, un faisceau lumineux s'étendant selon un angle d'ouverture dépendant de la nature de la fibre et du matériau utilisé pour la réalisation de l'élément translucide 6 ; l'extrémité 4 de la fibre 2 est solidarisée du pavé 6, par un dispositif 8 de type presse-étoupe, vissé dans une partie de la cavité cylindrique 5 et exerçant une pression autour de l'extrémité 4 de la fibre optique pour la maintenir en place ; la cavité 5 recevant l'extrémité 4 de la fibre est fermée à une extrémité longitudinale par une paroi de fond 44 ; selon une variante non représentée, la cavité 5 débouche à sa deuxième extrémité dans une deuxième cavité de plus grandes dimensions que la cavité 5 et s'étendant dans le prolongement de celle-ci, de manière à permettre d'insérer dans la deuxième cavité, l'extrémité d'une gaine de protection du tronçon de fibre 2, entourant ledit tronçon de fibre. With reference to FIG. 4 in particular, the end 4 of the diffuse optical fiber 2, when connected to the generator light, a light beam extending at an opening angle depending on the nature of the fiber and the material used for the realization of the translucent element 6; the end 4 of fiber 2 is secured to block 6, by a cable gland type device 8, screwed in a part of the cylindrical cavity 5 and exerting pressure around the end 4 of the optical fiber to hold it in place; the cavity 5 receiving the end 4 of the fiber is closed at one end longitudinal by a bottom wall 44; according to a variant no shown, the cavity 5 opens at its second end into a second cavity larger than cavity 5 and extending as an extension of it, so that you can insert into the second cavity, the end of a protective sheath for the section of fiber 2, surrounding said fiber section.

Par référence à la figure 9, les éléments 6 de bordures translucides (tels que ceux illustrés figures 7 et 8) sont interposés entre les éléments 13 de bordures en béton et font partie intégrante de l'alignement de bordure.With reference to FIG. 9, the elements 6 of translucent borders (such as those illustrated in Figures 7 and 8) are interposed between the elements 13 of concrete curbs and form an integral part of the alignment of border.

Ces bordures lumineuses 6 sont alimentées en lumière par fibre optique pénétrant (comme illustré aux figures 5 à 8) par une face latérale 38 de l'élément 6 ou bien par sa base 42.These light borders 6 are supplied with light by fiber penetrating optics (as illustrated in FIGS. 5 to 8) by a face side 38 of element 6 or else by its base 42.

De ce fait, la partie lumineuse 37 est la partie visible de la route et assure une sécurité de limite par sa visibilité accrue du fait de sa luminosité.Therefore, the luminous part 37 is the visible part of the road and provides limit security by its increased visibility due to its brightness.

Par référence aux figures 13 à 18, l'élément translucide 6 en matière composite formant un capot à parois minces, est fixé sur les tronçons de glissières 90 par des pattes 92.With reference to FIGS. 13 to 18, the translucent element 6 in composite material forming a thin-walled cover, is fixed to the sections of slides 90 by lugs 92.

L'élément 6 reçoit l'extrémité d'une fibre optique 2 qui s'étend le long de la glissière 90 métallique (figures 13 et 14).Element 6 receives the end of an optical fiber 2 which extends along the metal slide 90 (Figures 13 and 14).

Pour les glissières en bois notamment, la fibre optique 2 pourra cheminer dans un fourreau 99 enterré en pied de glissière tel que représenté sur la figure 17.For wooden slides in particular, optical fiber 2 may walk in a sheath 99 buried at the bottom of the slide such that shown in figure 17.

Les fibres optiques seront reliées à un générateur 3 situé derrière les glissières et placé dans un coffret fixé au sol ou enterré.The optical fibers will be connected to a generator 3 located behind the slides and placed in a box fixed to the ground or buried.

L'embout de la fibre optique 2 pourra être fixé par presse étoupe sur la glissière 90 et orienté de façon à éclairer la face avant 98 de l'élément translucide composite 6.The end of the optical fiber 2 can be fixed by cable gland on the slide 90 and oriented so as to illuminate the front face 98 of the translucent composite element 6.

Dans le cas des glissières en bois, l'embout 4 de la fibre optique 2 pourra pénétrer dans l'élément translucide 6 par l'arrière du support 91 de glissière 90 en passant dans une réservation (orifice 93) dans le support 91 (piquet ou pieu vertical) de glissière 2 ou dans la glissière. L'embout 4 de la fibre sera de ce fait dirigé vers la face avant 98 de l'élément translucide 6.In the case of wooden slides, the end piece 4 of the optical fiber 2 can enter the translucent element 6 from the rear of the support 91 slide 90 when passing through a reservation (port 93) in the support 91 (stake or vertical stake) for slide 2 or in the slide. The end piece 4 of the fiber will therefore be directed towards the front face 98 of the translucent element 6.

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Dispositif de balisage lumineux d'un ouvrage de génie civil, qui comporte un faisceau (1) de tronçons (2) de fibres optiques raccordé à un générateur (3) de lumière, caractérisé en ce qu'une extrémité (4) de chaque tronçon de fibre optique est logée dans une cavité (5) d'un élément tel qu'un bloc (6) en partie au moins translucide qui est intégré ou fixé à l'ouvrage (7).Light beaconing device for a civil engineering structure, which comprises a bundle (1) of sections (2) of optical fibers connected to a light generator (3), characterized in that one end (4) of each section of optical fiber is housed in a cavity (5) of a element such as a partially translucent block (6) which is integrated or fixed to the structure (7). Dispositif selon la revendication 1, qui comporte une pluralité d'éléments ou blocs (6) translucides de forme identique ou similaire, par exemple de forme parallélépipédique rectangle, tronconique ou cubique.Device according to claim 1, which comprises a plurality of translucent elements or blocks (6) of identical shape or similar, for example of rectangular parallelepiped shape, frustoconical or cubic. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 2, qui comporte un moyen de liaison mécanique entre l'extrémité (4) de la fibre optique et la cavité (5) de l'élément ou bloc (6), tel qu'un presse-étoupe (8).Device according to any one of claims 1 to 2, which comprises a mechanical connection means between the end (4) of the optical fiber and the cavity (5) of the element or block (6), such as a cable gland (8). Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, dans lequel lesdits éléments ou blocs sont moulés dans une matière translucide diffusante et teintée, de préférence constituée par une matière composite, une matière plastique ou par du verre, notamment en polyuréthane ou polyester.Device according to any one of Claims 1 to 3, wherein said elements or blocks are molded from a material translucent diffusing and tinted, preferably consisting of a composite material, a plastic material or by glass, in particular in polyurethane or polyester. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, dans lequel la cavité (5) prévue dans chaque élément ou bloc (6) est de forme sensiblement cylindrique, ce qui permet de faciliter l'introduction et la fixation de l'extrémité de la fibre optique à l'élément ou bloc translucide.Device according to any one of Claims 1 to 4, in which the cavity (5) provided in each element or block (6) is substantially cylindrical shape, which facilitates the introduction and fixing of the end of the optical fiber to the translucent element or block. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 2 à 5, dans lequel chacun desdits blocs ou éléments translucides comporte une cavité cylindrique dont l'axe (9) est disposé de sorte que l'extrémité de la fibre soit dirigée vers au moins une face visible (18, 37) diffusante du bloc ou élément translucide.Device according to any one of Claims 2 to 5, in which each of said translucent blocks or elements comprises a cylindrical cavity, the axis (9) of which is arranged so that the end of the fiber is directed towards at least one visible face (18, 37) diffusing from the translucent block or element. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, dans lequel chacun desdits blocs ou éléments translucides (6) est monté sensiblement affleurant par rapport à une face externe (12) de l'ouvrage (7).Device according to any one of Claims 1 to 6, in which each of said blocks or translucent elements (6) is mounted substantially flush with an external face (12) of the structure (7). Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7, dans lequel l'élément translucide (6) est creux de telle sorte qu'il puisse recevoir l'embout de fibre optique à l'intérieur et dirigé vers la face avant de l'élément.Device according to any one of Claims 1 to 7, in which the translucent element (6) is hollow so that it can receive the fiber optic tip inside and directed towards the face before the item. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, dans lequel l'élément translucide est fixé par au moins une patte de fixation métallique galvanisée (92) sur une glissière (90) de sécurité métallique, en bois ou béton.Device according to any one of Claims 1 to 8, in which the translucent element is fixed by at least one tab of galvanized metal fixing (92) on a safety slide (90) metallic, wooden or concrete. Structure d'aménagement et de balisage d'une voie ou d'une construction, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comporte une pluralité de fibres optiques dont une extrémité (4) est logée dans une cavité (5) d'un élément ou bloc (6) translucide qui est intégré ou fixé à la structure.Structure and marking of a track or a construction, characterized in that it comprises a plurality of fibers optics of which one end (4) is housed in a cavity (5) of a translucent element or block (6) which is integrated or fixed to the structure. Structure selon la revendication 10, qui comporte en outre : une pluralité de premiers blocs (13) opaques, une pluralité de liens (14, 17) filiformes s'étendant au travers desdits blocs opaques, et solidaires desdits éléments ou blocs, et dans laquelle chacun desdits éléments ou blocs translucides est muni de rainures (15, 16) autorisant le passage desdits liens filiformes. The structure of claim 10, which further comprises: a plurality of first opaque blocks (13), a plurality of filiform links (14, 17) extending through said opaque blocks, and integral with said elements or blocks, and in which each of said translucent elements or blocks is provided with grooves (15, 16) allowing the passage of said filiform links. Structure selon la revendication 11, dans laquelle lesdits blocs opaques sont en béton, lesdits liens ou tronçons de liens d'ancrage des blocs opaques sont dotés d'une surface extérieure rugueuse, de préférence essentiellement constitués par des tronçons de câble métallique qui sont régulièrement espacés, laquelle structure comporte plusieurs premiers liens (14) parallèles entre eux et coplanaires, plusieurs deuxièmes liens (17) parallèles entre eux, coplanaires et sensiblement perpendiculaires aux premiers liens.The structure of claim 11, wherein said opaque blocks are made of concrete, said links or sections of anchor links opaque blocks have a rough exterior surface, preferably mainly consisting of cable sections which are regularly spaced, which structure has several first links (14) parallel to each other and coplanar, several second links (17) parallel to each other, coplanar and substantially perpendicular to the first links.
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