Transportation node apparatus
First Claim
1. A transit stop apparatus comprising:
- a post;
an overhead assembly mounted on the post;
one or more light emitters mounted within the overhead assembly and oriented to project the emitted light toward the ground in the immediate vicinity of the transit stop apparatus;
a rechargeable battery;
a solar energy collector;
a user-operated switch mounted on the post that enables a user to activate the light emitters; and
electrical circuitry connecting the solar energy connector, switch, the rechargeable battery, and the light emitters in a manner adapted to allow the light emitters to be turned on upon user activation of the switch and to allow the solar energy collector to recharge the battery.
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Abstract
A transit center apparatus is provided having one or more modules attachable to a transit stop pole to provide one or more of the following conveniences to a transit stop patron: information in an optionally illuminated modular display apparatus, overhead illumination, video camera surveillance, and wireless communication. These conveniences are preferably provided through an overhead assembly and a rugged information display case. The overhead assembly houses one or more of the group consisting of solar cells, a rechargeable battery pack, overhead lights, a cell phone antenna, camera, and related circuitry. The information display case provides backlighting and houses a switch assembly. The display case is preferably constructed from extruded, interlocking aluminum frame members and is easily installable on existing support poles.
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20 Claims
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1. A transit stop apparatus comprising:
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a post;
an overhead assembly mounted on the post;
one or more light emitters mounted within the overhead assembly and oriented to project the emitted light toward the ground in the immediate vicinity of the transit stop apparatus;
a rechargeable battery;
a solar energy collector;
a user-operated switch mounted on the post that enables a user to activate the light emitters; and
electrical circuitry connecting the solar energy connector, switch, the rechargeable battery, and the light emitters in a manner adapted to allow the light emitters to be turned on upon user activation of the switch and to allow the solar energy collector to recharge the battery. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A transit stop apparatus comprising:
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a post;
an overhead assembly mounted on an upper portion of the post;
a display assembly mounted on the post below the overhead assembly, the display assembly providing a display surface for displaying information;
at least one light emitter mounted on the display assembly and oriented to cast light upon the display surface of the display assembly;
a rechargeable battery operable to provide power to the at least one light emitter;
a solar panel mounted on the overhead assembly operable to recharge the battery; and
electrical circuitry connecting the solar panel, rechargeable battery, and light emitter in a manner adapted to enable illumination of the display panel. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A display apparatus comprising:
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one or more display panels; and
a plurality of interlocking frame members adapted to wrap around a support member, wherein;
the plurality of interlocking frame members includes a first interlocking frame member having a male connector and a second interlocking frame member having a corresponding female connector, the first interlocking frame member being adapted to interlock with the second interlocking frame member by inserting the male connector into the female connector;
one or more of the plurality of interlocking frame members include compartments for holding the display panels. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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