Traffic control system and kit
US6107941A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 20, 1997 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G1/0955
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In order to minimize the risk to fire department and rescue vehicles as they enter into traffic, a traffic control system is provided. It includes a traffic signal assembly having a center light housing and a pair of outer light housings disposed on opposite sides thereof. The traffic control system includes a traffic sign assembly having warning information for vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic on one side thereof for mounting below the center housing of the traffic signal assembly. The traffic control system includes a solar panel to be mounted for maximizing solar energy collection in order to collect solar energy for delivery to and storage in a battery for illuminating bulbs in the housings. A sign light visually enhances the warning information on the sign. The traffic control system includes a programmable central control panel operatively associated with the battery for controlling the traffic signal assembly and delivering power from the battery to the traffic signal assembly responsive to a signal from a remote location. A modular arrangement of components is provided for rapidly connecting and disconnecting the traffic signal assembly, battery, solar panel, sign light …
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