State of the Art
[0001] Currently, the state of the art offers products crumbling, inadequate to withstand
the environmental conditions of the cemetery areas characterized by particularly severe
climatic variations capable of eroding any media inserted, in its context as it happens
even to the metal such as bronze.
[0002] It should also be borne in mind that the votive lamps are supplied with electricity
with plants too dilapidated, dangerous and polluting, or powered by rechargeable electric
batteries replaced after a short time of exposure to the elements and therefore unusable
within a very reduced, not fitted with EEC certification, unreliable, then, crumbling
and also highly polluting areas cemetery.
[0003] The "light votive perennial" solves all the above problems faced by the products
used above giving the end user quality and reliability for an unlimited period of
time, certainly superior to a minimum period of fifteen years.
[0004] The application of the invention of the "perennial votive lamp", has already been
tried for several years, it solves the serious and long-standing problems of many
cemeteries of Municipalities and Provinces of the country from north to south islands.
[0005] With the innovative votive lamp replacement without perennial batteries will be carried
out the slaughter of all the costs of both conventional electrical installations and
photovoltaic, connection and maintenance for the illumination of spaces cemetery with
zero environmental impact, but before everything will be assured their loved ones
a steady light 24-24h, without the risk of "cemeteries in the dark."
[0006] The light votive perennial, is composed of a single monolithic body as indicated
in the table produced and relied 1a which comprises inside:
1) Isolation Chamber (monolithic block):
characterized by a monolithic monoblock cylindrical diameter of 3.00 cm and a height
of cm. 7.00 polyester resin, catalyzed at commissioning operates as a catalyst based
on peroxide resistant to atmospheric agents, high reactivity, rapid hardening (1 -
6%), good chemical inertness and high durability. High inertia and homogeneity of
the artifact.
This "piece" monolithic is designed to protect the components referred to in paragraphs
2, 3.5.
2) Number two rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NL-MH),
allocated within the isolation chamber (in resin polyester) referred to in point 1)
with a nominal voltage of 1.2 V each and amperage available: 750, 800, 900 or 1000
mA, hermetically protected inside the chamber isolation (block) from the degradation
caused by weather and wear, do not allow the heavy metals with which they are dispersed
in Build it harmful dust or liquids from spilling harmful to human health and environmental
pollution
3) Resistance from 280 Ω
inside the piece polyester referred to in point 1) for the limitation of the power
supply to the LED
4) A photovoltaic cell outside the block
referred to in point 1), characterized by a mini photovoltaic solar panel capable
of delivering 6V and 45mA. The panel made of monocrystalline silicon is characterized
by the size 40mm x 70mm x 28mm and coated with transparent plastic material for protection
from atmospheric agents.
5) number 1 LED light,
weather-resistant exterior, yellow, red or flashing red with a diameter of 5 mm.
6) Cables strips
for the connection of the parts.
[0007] The votive light is fed in an innovative way, replacing the most common mode current
(Such as the repeated application of the batteries are changed to produce new electricity
to the public grid or the use of the cemetery complex) permanently abolishing the
repeated replacement over time of rechargeable batteries that in the present case
do not stop and do not change their constant supply of energy to the LED, for an unlimited
time;
[0008] Unlike similar products currently using the same components and the use of which
is currently very limited in time, beyond the necessary replacement of batteries whose
duration does not exceed necessarily a few months, for the exposure of the components
to agents atmospheric, losing more their original functionality specified in the technical
specifications of these products, the votive lamp solar "Votive lamp perennial" is
absolute mind innovative and unique because:
- 1) it exerts its function indefinitely even if immersed in water while preserving
its prerogatives techniques of production, as well as the solar panel waterproof which
prevents the fiberglass to lose its functionality originating in contact with atmospheric
agents.
- 2) the experiments conducted by the inventor of "Votive lamp perennial" for humbug
detect the user of the same products marketed today compared to the technical bids.
In fact, a few months after the end-user is located in front of a product, the solar
panel is crumbling and eroded by weathering, forks irreversibly blighted disastrously
led, rechargeable batteries, whose contacts exposed to climatic variations, however,
do not allow the transmission of energy to the LED, the conductors of electricity
useless because attacked by adverse weather conditions.
[0009] The "Light Votive perennial", solving all the dynamics of electric power transmission
is well exposed to any thermal variation and in adverse weather conditions, it doesn't
require battery replacement for an unlimited time, provides the user with a high quality
product, ecological and maintains the technical prerogatives specified by the manufacturer
for an unlimited time.
[0010] Two batteries V1, 2, led a perfectly assembled, the electrical conductors be properly
safeguarded in a monolithic block which also includes a resistor for limiting the
power supply, set to the shelter from the elements specific components of the product
preserving them for an unlimited time to its original state, not allowing for the
more heavy metals that manufactures batteries dispersed in harmful dust or liquids
from spilling harmful to human health.
[0011] Lab tests have shown that "Light Votive perennial" does not alter its original quality
Factory for an unlimited time even in the presence of various environmental factors
found in cemeteries where all the elements present in the atmosphere contribute to
the deterioration of heavy any product currently on the market today.
[0012] The "Light Votive perennial" also allows the recording of used batteries allowing
recovery of a corresponding number of batteries than those used by favoring not only
the disposal, by personnel from this, the same protected from monolithic block which
includes integral but also mini photovoltaic panels to protecting the environment
from pollution by batteries and mini solar panels scattered in the external environment
in an uncontrolled manner.
[0013] "Light votive perennial", is able to resist even in cemeteries to external factors
that determine the atmospheric deterioration of bronze and steel procuring in turn
serious damage to any external support in cemeteries and then to the lamps votive
cemeterial currently in trade.
Product Innovation "Light Votive perennial":
[0014] The patented innovation of the product "Eternal Light" mentioned in the patent application
and allocation of patent for invention, as specified above, is the use of a LED lamp,
rechargeable electric batteries and a mini solar panel, all assembled in one body
from the outside unchangeable, fully waterproof which resists for its compactness
to any atmospheric agents, maintaining the energy charge of the rechargeable battery
for an unlimited time, without any need for maintenance (except for manufacturing
defects that require necessarily the total replacement of the building) resisting
perfectly natural sources of heat such as sunlight and temperature changes related
to all weather conditions and all corrosive agents in the external environment that
do not alter the original condition of the product, while keeping its ability energy,
for an unlimited time, without the need for maintenance, replacement of the rechargeable
batteries in support of the photovoltaic panel energy, overcoming the insecurity of
all existing products on the market and widespread.
[0015] All components are assembled into a block of simple but elegant that can be placed
on the tombstone of our deceased loved ones in the many versions produced by the home
user of industrial invention patent which will be granted a license to use the patent.
"Light Votive perennial" not subject over time to replace the batteries:
[0016] The essential prerogative of the product is, as stated above, the absence of the
necessity of replacement of batteries which, moreover, including in one monoblock,
could not in any case be replaced.
[0017] Their source of accumulation of energy resides exclusively in the capacity of the
photovoltaic panel that provides the same amount of energy calculated previously for
a time of at least thirty consecutive days, in the total absence of light.
[0018] As soon restated to light the LED, and then the group as a whole, resumes its normal
operation for an unlimited time without replacing the battery pack.
[0019] The "Eternal Light" doesn't require a battery change is certainly not just a process
of innovation in technology but also, and above all, an innovative process in the
context of environmental protection in a social context, the cemetery, where the repeated
replacement of exhausted batteries, considered the products currently in the market,
could further aggravate environmental degradation in a country where the collection
is still struggling to absorb two-thirds of toxic waste, especially in the southern
provinces, and especially in cemeteries.
"Light Votive perennial" to protect the environment:
[0020] "Is a product aimed at reducing chemical pollution given by the excess of synthetic
substances in the environment, put into circulation as a result of human activities,
particularly industrial ones. These are a great danger to human health and of all
forms of life.
[0021] Heavy metals, normally present in the environment, such as cadmium, become potentially
harmful at levels higher than normal and the control of their use is of primary importance
for human health.
[0022] In fact, the cadmium is used mainly in the manufacture of batteries, solar panels
and electric cables and enters the circulation in the atmosphere causing diseases
of the kidneys, bone marrow and lung emphysema.
[0023] When handling cadmium and its compounds is therefore important to work under a fume
hood so as not to inhale the vapors. The long-term exposure to cadmium produces serious
toxicity problems. The powders of cadmium is absorbed mainly by inhalation and through
the skin and mucous membrane fraction. Once absorbed, cadmium binds to red blood cells
and plasma proteins then accumulate in the liver and kidneys. In these organs can
persist for several years, making it difficult biological monitoring of acute exposure.
Once filed, the cadmium is disposed of very slowly through the fecal and urinary incontinence.
[0024] Avoid handling batteries by non-experts, that is the user, and to avoid the possible
abandonment of spent batteries into complexes cemetery is a matter of primary importance
for the creator of this project, which aims to control production More and more polluting
batteries and dispose of those no longer be used with proper contract with companies
authorized by the Ministry of Environment, specialized disposal of products "Light
Votive perennial" that have become unusable for any manufacturing defect, without
manipulation part of the staff at the disposal of heavy metals, such as cadmium, which
will remain so sealed inside the product "light votive perennial" without possibility
of release of harmful dust to the external environment.
[0025] The cooling of cadmium and then inside the "Light Votive perennial" and the impenetrability
of the latter will not allow the escape of dust into the atmosphere that heavy metal
and therefore the product will not be even harmful to the health of user.
Protection from cadmium mini photovoltaic panels
[0026] The mini solar panels like those in normal format necessary for the realization of
a photovoltaic plant capable of supplying electricity to an entire cemetery area containing
an active layer in the CdTe CdTe. The presence of cadmium in the manufacture of solar
panels is harmful to health, considering for more than the mini solar panels leaves
Cadmium essential part of the photovoltaic panel are not even protected by the layer
of glass which protects the hand from contact with CdTe external environment. It must
remember in this regard that the European Council has revised directive on hazardous
substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
[0027] It is a breakthrough that will lead to greater protection from chemicals and improve
the safety of products such as mobile phones, refrigerators and electronic games.
The list includes also cadmium, but the manufacturers of solar panels can rest assured
that they can still use it, at least for now.
[0028] Adopted in 2003, the law bans 6 special substances indicated in point a) of the following
paragraph, including mercury and cadmium, as part of Community production. The revision
now extends this invitation to more types of uses, including the production of cables
and components or spare parts for the aforementioned objects of daily use, will have
to do less of hazardous substances.
[0029] "Light Votive perennial" provided for the resolution of the fragility of mini solar
panel exposed to climatic variations and not protected by glass, properly protecting
the integrity and endurance, over time, the mini solar panel and electric cables connected
to it by treating entire panel with protective cover.
[0030] Heavy metal pollution protection from the pond of the welds and the components of
the batteries.
a) General:
[0031] The "Light Votive perennial" to protect the sources of pollution that could harm
your health and the environment.
[0032] It is a group of heavy metals, highly harmful content in rechargeable batteries and
particularly pollutants, which in the present case are absolutely isolated from the
external environment having a density above 5 g/cm3, even if the category includes
light metals and non- metals similar to them in origin, source of pollution, the mechanism
of action in organisms.
[0033] Many of these metals are essential in small amounts (micro-nutrients) to the development
of animal and plant organisms (iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc, copper,
selenium, molybdenum). Other if taken in doses higher than a certain threshold are
toxic (cadmium, mercury, lead, nickel, ...).
b) Sources of pollution:
[0034] These elements are of natural origin and may be present in the environment in the
form of salts, complexes, organic and inorganic, of gas. At the concentrations originally
present in nature did not constitute a risk to the living, but the extraction of the
mineral deposits and utilization in industry and agriculture has led to the production
of gaseous emissions in the atmosphere, the production of solid waste and wastewater
containing heavy metals.
c) Consequences of:
[0035] The danger is due to the fact that they are not biodegradable and can accumulate
in food chains. They can accumulate in soil rich in humus and clay. The waters that
contain heavy metals are dangerous to human health and of all the living.
"Light Votive perennial" and the problem of energy from underground Cadmium
[0036] Light votive perpetual to protect subsoil pollution derived from electrical cables
from electrical room or solar power generation
[0037] From studies carried out worldwide by the Amateur Astronomers Astronomers and, initially
in the United States by the International Dark Sky Association, showed that a major
fraction of the electricity used for the operation of outdoor lighting systems (at
least 30 ¬ 35%) is used to directly illuminate the sky.
[0038] Dark sky, in agreement with the IAU and the IDA Italy, is particularly committed
and involved, through its technicians and experts in the study of this phenomenon
and identifying the means to limit it.
[0039] The data collected to date (certainly incomplete but rounded down) confirm in dramatic
and worrying that, only in Italy, are squandered every year about 400 billion lire
for defects design, construction or operation of plants of external illumination or
for the use of light fixtures that are excessively dispersants or for installations
dilapidated made not to rule.
[0040] According to data provided by ENEL in 1997, only for the public lighting have been
used as something
4,800 million kWh (this figure includes approximately even small producers of electricity).
[0041] This value should be increased by about 5% per year, it should be added about 30%
to the private outdoor lighting of any kind.
[0042] In 1998, therefore in our country have been used approximately 6,240,000,000 Wh dik
to illuminate streets, monuments, cemeteries and more.
[0043] However, as mentioned previously, at least 30-35% (2,184 million kWh) of this energy
is sent, without any sense, directly towards the sky producing, for the consequent
waste of fuel, approximately 1.2 million tons of carbon dioxide that are unnecessarily
being released into the atmosphere we breathe. The elimination of this waste would
be in the benefit provided, the budget of carbon dioxide, by an extension of forest
trees of nearly 200,000 hectares.
[0044] The use of votive lamp solar "Light Votive perennial" is an alternative waste fuel
by providing an additional contribution of alternative and ecological restoration
that will change the face of the cemeteries that citizens become more functional,
but also considered the safest that will be deleted the dense network of electric
wires concealed along the avenues and around all the tombs. The modern electrical
system, which will replace the existing one was old and dilapidated, in almost all
complexes cemetery, must necessarily provide for the placement of new solar LED lamps,
ecological, permanent light to protect the environment with each powered mini solar
panel in order to eliminate energy waste and unnecessary investment by the PA and
a considerable economic burden for the traditional user.
"Light Votive perennial" in place of "photovoltaic" Autonomous"
[0045]
- 1) "Light votive perennial" is the only product, compared to those currently on the
market, able to replace the stand-alone photovoltaic (with accumulation or stand alone,
ie not connected to the network) or connected to the network (or grid connected) not
only for its unlimited duration but also because it exceeds the bureaucratic implications
involved in the authorizations of PV, also does not require public interventions aimed
at infrastructure necessary for the installation of bulky solar panels, with huge
cost savings for the same public bodies involved in the maintenance of cemeteries,
who will be responsible only the task of monitoring products "Light Votive perennial"
installed and it intervene where there has been a malfunction for any manufacturing
defect. For this assistance, the managing body of the cemeteries may charge a fee
certainly negligible (about three euros) for the user by increasing the economic resources
of the same public authority in respect of a service rendered to citizens at no cost.
- 2) "Light Votive perennial" is zero environmental impact
because it doesn't require any kind of connection to the autonomous photovoltaic power
plant (with storage tank or stand alone, ie not connected to the network) or connected
to the network (or grid connected) so as to avoid pollution of the subsoil of the
cemetery areas with the installation of pipes and electrical cables that now constitute
the subsoil humus cemetery dangerous for any electrical leakage avoiding more against
intrusion by third parties into the electrical circuitry public, non-compliant, and
often in the "blackout".
[0046] It's 'to consider, however, that in Italy 80% of the electrical cemeteries are not
compliant with EU directives.
[0047] 3) "Light Votive perennial", solving all the dynamics of electric power transmission
is well exposed to any thermal variation and in adverse weather conditions, it doesn't
require battery replacement for an unlimited time, provides the user with a high quality
product, ecological and maintains the technical prerogatives specified by the manufacturer
for an unlimited time.
[0048] - Two batteries of V1, 2, led a perfectly assembled, the electrical conductors be
properly safeguarded in a monolithic block which also includes a resistor for limiting
the power supply, set to the shelter from the elements specific components of the
product preserving them for an unlimited time to the original state, not allowing
for more, as already said, to the heavy metals with which the batteries are built
the dispersion of harmful dust in the air or the discharge of liquid harmful to human
health. and laboratory tests have shown that "Light Votive perennial" doesn't alter
its original quality Factory for an unlimited time even in the presence of various
environmental factors found in cemeteries where all the elements present in the atmosphere
contribute to the deterioration of heavy any product currently on the market today.
[0049] 4) "Light Votive perennial" also allows the recording of used batteries allowing
recovery of a corresponding number of batteries than those used by favoring not only
the disposal, by personnel involved in this, the same protected from monolithic block
of which they are an integral part but also mini solar panels to protect the environment
from pollution by batteries and mini solar panels to the batteries together that otherwise
would surely be scattered in the environment outside in an uncontrolled manner.
[0050] The characteristics of the device invented are singular:
- The light is able to exert its function even if immersed in water while preserving
its prerogatives origin techniques.
- The solar panel is sealed so as to prevent the fiberglass to lose its original functionality
for contact with atmospheric agents, therefore eliminating the factor of environmental
pollution photovoltaic panels)
- The two batteries, the LED, the electrical leads are properly safeguarded in a monolithic
block which also includes a resistor for limiting the power supply, so as to shelter
from the elements specific components of the invented device.
[0051] The working procedure of the device invented already provided permitting and marking
CE, the industry is particularly interesting for large-scale production of the invention
of the present invention "Light Votive perennial"
Processing steps:
Use of Invention "Light Votive perennial":
[0053]
- The product is supplied with rechargeable batteries discharged, then the first use
is necessary to proceed with the full battery recharge:
∘ Expose the solar panel or solar outdoor light or artificial
∘ In the case of exposure to external light, fully charge the battery takes about
8 hours;
∘ or In the case of exposure to artificial light, the full charge of the battery occurs
in about 16-24 hours variable in function of the amount of light available to the
photovoltaic panel;
- in the absence of light to power the solar panel, batteries, when fully charged, can
keep the LED lighting for at least thirty days;
- In case of malfunction, the end user will contact only qualified personnel: the user
should not attempt any kind of repair or modification to direct;
- all components are assembled and protected in order to protect the product from weather
and wear, it is still to avoid prolonged contact with water or other liquids;
- operating temperature: -25 ° C + 65 = "C -
- The product must not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of the life
cycle. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled
waste disposal, the user is encouraged to separate this from other types of wastes
and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources;
- The product will be covered by a warranty for manufacturing defects, valid for ten
years.
Standards Applied in the embodiment of the invention "Light Votive perennial"
[0054] The certification has been obtained in accordance with the provisions to' Annex II
of Directive 2008/104/CE (on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating
to electromagnetic compatibility and repealing Directive 89/336/CEE), which provides
a "Internal control of production" that meets all the requirements of Article 5 and
Annex I of the Directive.
- DIRECTIVE 2008/104/EC of 15 December 2004 on the approximation of the laws of the
Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and repealing Directive 89/336/CEE
- DIRECTIVE 2011/65/EU of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of use of certain hazardous
substances in electrical and electronic equipment
- IEC 61547: 2010 Equipment for general lighting purposes - EMC immunity requirements
- IEC 55015: 2008 Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics
of electrical lighting and similar equipment
- IEC 62471: 2010 Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems
[0055] The invention has achieved the CEE approval mark and is therefore in possession of
all the requirements for its production in industrial and marketed as part of the
whole territory of the CEE.
1. Light Votive perennial characterized by Chamber of insulation made of monolithic monoblock cylindrical with a diameter of
3.00 cm and a height of cm. 7.00 polyester resin, catalyzed at the time of installation
by a peroxide-based catalyst resistant to weathering, high reactivity, rapid hardening
(1-6%), good chemical resistance and high durability. High inertia and homogeneity
of the artifact.
2. Light votive perennial according to claim 1, characterized by polyester resin with a high reactivity, rapid hardening, hardening modest shrinkage
(1-6%) capable of good chemical inertia and high durability in time for the realization
of the inseparable monoblock (room insulation) cylindrical, referred to in point 1),
which holds, at its core, as stated in paragraph 5), 8) and 10) and at the top with
regard to point 6), prepared by mixing the putty with 2 - 3% of catalyst (dibenzoyl
peroxide) whose version in paste facilitates dosing and homogeneous mixture which
favors uniform catalysis.
3. Light Votive perennial according to claim 1 and 2, characterized by Hardener - dibenzoyl peroxide catalyst for organic mastics polyester, used for the
isolation chamber (block) referred to in point 1) and characterized by a usage amount of 2% - 3% of the mastic used - physical paste, white color specific
gravity 1.20 grammi/c3 active substance of which 50% catalysis speed is influenced
by temperature and the amount of catalyst / hardener.
4. Light Votive perennial according to claims 1,2,3, characterized by four carved eaves side exhaust outside the isolation room (in resin polyester) referred
to in point 1) characterized by drip for disposal along the circumference external and along the length of the cylinder
block moisture is caused by environmental phenomena of exudation of the product or
rainwater to safeguard the LED lighting referred to in point 6).
5. Light Votive perennial according to claims 1,2,3 characterized by number two rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NL-MH), allocated within the isolation
chamber (monoblock polyester resin) according to claim 1) with nominal voltage of
1.2 V each and amperage available: 750, 800, 900 or 1000 mA, hermetically protected
inside the isolation chamber (monoblock) from deterioration caused by weather and
wear, do not allow the heavy metals with Build it which they are dispersed in harmful
dust or liquids from spilling harmful to human health and environmental pollution
6. Light Votive perennial according to claims 1,2,3 characterized by one LED light outside the block of claims in point 1), 2), 3) yellow, red or flashing
red, with a diameter of 5 mm.
7. Light votive perennial according to claims 1,2,3 characterized by a photovoltaic cell outside the monoblock referred to in point 1), 2), 3), consisting
of a mini photovoltaic solar panel capable of delivering 6V and 45mA. The panel made
of monocrystalline silicon is characterized by the size 40mm x 70mm x 28mm and covered with transparent plastic material for protection
from atmospheric agents.
8. Light votive perennial according to claims 1,2,3 characterized by a resistance of 280 Ω internal piece polyester according to claims 1,2,3
9. Light Votive perennial according to claims 1,2,3,7,10 characterized by transparent protective varnish for professional application used for vaporization
for photovoltaic cell characterized by colorless liquid mixture suitable to prevent the fiberglass to lose its original
functionality in contact with atmospheric agents and prolonged exposure to sunlight.
10. Light votive perennial according to claims 1,2,3, characterized by electrical cables for the connection of the internal parts of the engine block in
polyester resin of claim 1,2,3 and external parts for connection to the photovoltaic
cell of claim 7 strips polarized type 2 x 1.50 mm Cu CuSn PVC.
11. a method of realization of "Light votive perennial" according to claims 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
characterized by successive stages of the construction process of the invention thus identifiable:
connect the LED light with rechargeable batteries, use straps to connect the rechargeable
batteries with solar panel, do the welding, producing the shape on the mold, insert
the LED light with rechargeable batteries inside the form, make casting with mastic
resin and catalyst (about 40 ge 2-3% of catalyst and mix homogeneously, control the
rate of catalysis, insert the artifact in water to cool for about 10 - 15 minutes,
to wait for the hardening and then drying the product (about 1 day).