COMPOSITE STREET SIGN WITH INTEGRAL ELECTRICAL WIRING AND INTEGRATED POWER SUPPLY

摘要

A street sign assembly is fabricated from a composite material having at least one panel for displaying indicia such as street names. Electrical conductors are embedded into the panel to permit attachment and electrical coupling of an integrated power supply module, lights and other electrical devices thereto. The integrated power supply module includes a solar panel and battery in a single weatherproof enclosure that is attachable to the panel. The battery is recharged by the solar panel and power is provided from the module through electrical leads that contact the embedded electrical conductors in the panel.

主权项

1. A sign comprising:
a first panel for displaying indicia, said first panel having a first surface and a second surface, said indicia displayed on said first surface; a second panel securable to said first panel such that said first panel extends below said second panel in a generally perpendicular fashion; a pair of electrical conductors embedded in said second panel, an illuminating member electrically coupled to said pair of electrical conductors for illuminating said indicia on said first panel; and an integrated power supply module comprising a solar panel and a battery in communication with a pair of electrical leads, said electrical leads in communication with said pair of electrical conductors to provide power to said illuminating member.