Multi-functional streetlight
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.
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 . 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 . The multi-functional streetlight of claim 2 , wherein the first trapezoidal segment includes a first trapezoidal set of two equal sides.
4 . The multi-functional streetlight of claim 3 , wherein the second trapezoidal segment includes a second trapezoidal set of two equal sides.
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 . The multi-functional streetlight of claim 5 , wherein the first trapezoidal segment includes a tip section.
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 . The multi-functional streetlight of claim 5 , wherein the lighting system includes two distinct sets of LED modules.
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 . 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 . The multi-functional streetlight of claim 1 , wherein the polygon shaped support structure includes a plurality of solar cells.
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 . 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 . 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 . 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 . 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 . 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 . 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 . 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 . 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.