Solar panel and antenna mounted on an explosion-proof enclosure
First Claim
1. A structure for mounting electronic devices comprising:
- an explosion-proof housing, at least one electronic device mounted within the explosion-proof housing;
a mast mechanically connected to the explosion proof housing;
a solar panel array mechanically connected to the mast;
a radio antenna; and
a plurality of wires coupled to the solar panel array and radio antenna, the wires pass through a bore axially through the mast to enter the explosion-proof housing.
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Abstract
The specification discloses a system for mounting a communications antenna and a solar panel on an explosion-proof housing that does not require the use of conduit ports of the explosion-proof housing. More particularly, a mast couples to the housing by way of a prescribed number of threads, the mast having a circular cross-section and an internal cavity extending along its axis. Wires extending from inside the explosion-proof housing through the mast couple to the radio antenna and the solar panel. The void within the internal diameter of the mast not occupied by the wires for the radio and solar panel is filled with a sealing compound rated for explosive environments.
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50 Claims
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1. A structure for mounting electronic devices comprising:
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an explosion-proof housing, at least one electronic device mounted within the explosion-proof housing;
a mast mechanically connected to the explosion proof housing;
a solar panel array mechanically connected to the mast;
a radio antenna; and
a plurality of wires coupled to the solar panel array and radio antenna, the wires pass through a bore axially through the mast to enter the explosion-proof housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A system for housing electronic devices in potentially explosive environments, the system comprising:
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an electrical panel with an internal cavity, the electrical panel having an explosion-proof rating;
an antenna mast mechanically connected to the electrical panel, the antenna mast having an internal passage in communication with the internal cavity of the electrical panel;
a plurality of electrical wires extending from the internal cavity of the electrical panel through the internal passage of the antenna mast;
a sealing compound sealing at least part of the internal passage of the antenna mast, the plurality of electrical wires extending through the sealing compound;
a solar panel mechanically connected to the antenna mast by way of an adjustable mounting system, the solar panel also electrically coupled to at least one of the plurality of wires; and
a electromagnetic communication antenna mechanically connected to the antenna mast, the electromagnetic communication antenna electrically coupled to at least one of the plurality of wires. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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35. A structure comprising:
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a housing means for mounting at least one electronic device in potentially explosive environments;
a solar panel means for generating electrical energy from energy of the sun;
an antenna means for facilitating electromagnetic communication with distant devices; and
a mast means for mounting the solar panel means and providing a passage for wires from an internal cavity of the housing means to the solar panel means and the antenna means, the mast means mechanically connected to the housing means. - View Dependent Claims (36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50)
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Specification