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US-12618534-B2 - Multi-functional streetlight

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Abstract

Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a multi-functional streetlight. In accordance with one aspect, the multi-functional streetlight includes a polygon shaped support structure, wherein the polygon shaped support structure includes a hexagonal segment, a first trapezoidal segment and a second trapezoidal segment; a lighting system coupled to the first trapezoidal segment; and a base flange configured to couple the hexagonal segment to the ground.

Inventors

  • Heidi Adams

Assignees

  • Heidi Adams

Dates

Publication Date
20260505
Application Date
20250505

Claims (20)

  1. 1 . A multi-functional streetlight, comprising: a polygon shaped support structure, wherein the polygon shaped support structure includes a hexagonal segment, a first trapezoidal segment and a second trapezoidal segment, wherein the hexagonal segment is coupled to the second trapezoidal segment and the second trapezoidal segment is coupled to the first trapezoidal segment, and the first trapezoidal segment is curved with respect to the second trapezoidal segment; a lighting system coupled to the first trapezoidal segment; and a base flange configured to couple the hexagonal segment to the ground.
  2. 2 . The multi-functional streetlight of claim 1 , wherein the hexagonal segment includes a first set of two equal sides and a second set of two equal sides.
  3. 3 . The multi-functional streetlight of claim 2 , wherein the first trapezoidal segment includes a first trapezoidal set of two equal sides.
  4. 4 . The multi-functional streetlight of claim 3 , wherein the second trapezoidal segment includes a second trapezoidal set of two equal sides.
  5. 5 . The multi-functional streetlight of claim 4 , wherein the lighting system includes a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) of correlated color temperature (CCT).
  6. 6 . The multi-functional streetlight of claim 5 , wherein the first trapezoidal segment includes a tip section.
  7. 7 . The multi-functional streetlight of claim 6 , wherein the tip section is constructed from Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) plastic or a non-metallic Radio Frequency (RF)-transparent material.
  8. 8 . The multi-functional streetlight of claim 5 , wherein the lighting system includes two distinct sets of LED modules.
  9. 9 . The multi-functional streetlight of claim 8 , wherein the two distinct sets of LED modules includes a primary set configured to meet a standard for general roadway and nighttime traffic illumination, and a secondary set configured to activate during late-night hours based on a pre-determined schedule or environmental conditions.
  10. 10 . The multi-functional streetlight of claim 5 , wherein the polygon shaped support structure is constructed from one or more of the following materials: High-Strength Aluminum Alloy that is Anodized or Powder-Coated Hot-Dip Galvanized Structural Steel (e.g., ASTM A500 Grade B) BFRP (Basalt Fiber Reinforced Polymer) FRP (Fiber-Reinforced Polymer or Plastic) Carbon Fiber CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer).
  11. 11 . The multi-functional streetlight of claim 1 , wherein the polygon shaped support structure includes a plurality of solar cells.
  12. 12 . The multi-functional streetlight of claim 11 , wherein the plurality of solar cells is placed on one side of the first trapezoidal segment.
  13. 13 . The multi-functional streetlight of claim 11 , wherein the plurality of solar cells is placed on one or more sides of the second trapezoidal segment.
  14. 14 . The multi-functional streetlight of claim 11 , wherein the plurality of solar cells is placed on one or more sides of the hexagonal segment.
  15. 15 . The multi-functional streetlight of claim 1 further comprising a digital banner configured to present one or more of the following: advertisement, traffic information, street signage information, consumer information, news information, and weather information, wherein the digital banner is attached to the hexagonal segment.
  16. 16 . The multi-functional streetlight of claim 15 , wherein the digital banner includes a banner rod, and wherein the banner rod comprises a structural rod and one or more of the following: an auxiliary light source, a camera and one or more sensors configured for environmental sensing.
  17. 17 . The multi-functional streetlight of claim 1 further comprising a non-digital banner configured to present one or more of the following: advertisement, traffic information, street signage information, consumer information, news information, and weather information, wherein the non-digital banner is attached to the second trapezoidal segment or the hexagonal segment.
  18. 18 . The multi-functional streetlight of claim 1 , further comprising one or more of a wireless communications node, an emergency call station, a digital interactive street portal, an alert notification.
  19. 19 . The multi-functional streetlight of claim 1 , further comprising an electric vehicle (EV) charging station, wherein the EV charging station is located on a first side of the hexagonal segment.
  20. 20 . The multi-functional streetlight of claim 19 , further comprising a portable device charging station, wherein the portable device charging station is located on a second side of the hexagonal segment.

Description

CLAIM OF PRIORITY This application is continuation-in-part application of patent application Ser. No. 18/674,886 filed May 26, 2024 entitled “MULTI-FUNCTIONAL STREETLIGHT” which is a continuation application of patent application Ser. No. 18/328,748 filed Jun. 4, 2023 entitled “MULTI-FUNCTIONAL STREETLIGHT”, issued as U.S. Pat. No. 12,031,696 on Jul. 9, 2024, which is a continuation application of patent application Ser. No. 17/577,310 filed Jan. 17, 2022 entitled “MULTI-FUNCTIONAL STREETLIGHT”, issued as U.S. Pat. No. 11,703,198 on Jul. 18, 2023, which is a continuation application of patent application Ser. No. 17/183,999 filed Feb. 24, 2021, entitled “MULTI-FUNCTIONAL STREETLIGHT”, issued as U.S. Pat. No. 11,255,500 on Feb. 22, 2022, the entire contents of the prior application are incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth below in its entirety and for all applicable purposes. TECHNICAL FIELD This disclosure relates generally to the field of streetlights, and, in particular, to a multi-functional streetlight. BACKGROUND Streetlights are ubiquitous throughout the world as light sources along roadways of all types. One common variety of streetlight uses light emitting diodes (LEDs) as a light source. For proper geometric illumination over a desired area, the streetlight needs a support structure, e.g., a pole, of a certain height above the ground surface. A typical streetlight employs a circular shaped pole to support the light source. SUMMARY The following presents a simplified summary of one or more aspects of the present disclosure, in order to provide a basic understanding of such aspects. This summary is not an extensive overview of all contemplated features of the disclosure, and is intended neither to identify key or critical elements of all aspects of the disclosure nor to delineate the scope of any or all aspects of the disclosure. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts of one or more aspects of the disclosure in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later. In one aspect, the disclosure provides a multi-functional streetlight. Accordingly, a multi-functional streetlight, including a hexagonal shaped support structure, wherein the hexagonal shaped support structure includes an arm segment and wherein the arm segment includes a luminaire on an under side of the arm segment; and a base flange configured to couple the hexagonal shaped support structure to the ground. In one example, the hexagonal shaped support structure further includes a lower segment and an intermediate segment, wherein the lower segment is coupled to the intermediate segment and the intermediate segment is coupled to the arm segment. In one example, a planar cut out of each of the lower segment, the intermediate segment and the arm segment is hexagonal in shape. In one example, the multi-functional streetlight further includes a digital banner configured to present one or more of the following: advertisement, traffic information, street signage information, consumer information, news information, and weather information, wherein the digital banner is attached to the hexagonal shaped support structure. In one example, the digital banner is attached to the intermediate segment. In one example, the digital banner includes a banner rod, and wherein the banner rod comprises a structural rod and one or more of the following: an auxiliary light source, a camera and one or more sensors configured for environmental sensing. In one example, the auxiliary light source comprises one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs). In one example, the multi-functional streetlight further includes a non-digital banner configured to present one or more of the following: advertisement, traffic information, street signage information, consumer information, news information, and weather information, wherein the non-digital banner is attached to the hexagonal shaped support structure. In one example, the non-digital banner is attached to the lower segment. In one example, the multi-functional streetlight further includes a pedestrian arm, wherein the pedestrian arm is configured to provide shading from the sun to a pedestrian near the multi-function streetlight. In one example, the pedestrian arm includes a plurality of light sources. In one example, the luminaire includes a plurality of illumination modules, and wherein each of the plurality of illumination modules is configured for replacement without affecting illumination output of a remaining of the plurality of illumination modules. In one example, the multi-functional streetlight further includes an electric vehicle (EV) charging station, wherein the EV charging station is located on the lower segment. In one example, the multi-functional streetlight further includes a portable device charging station, wherein the portable device charging station is located on the lower segment. In one example, the multi-functional streetlight further includ