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With a world wide
focus on alternative energy sources and the necessity of alternative transportation,
the electric bike has been proven as a realistic and affordable source of
transportation. this applies not only to commuters
but also recreation and the law enforcement field.
Solar Charging Stations for electric assisted bikes are based on the popular BIKE-SHELL® 352 all fiberglass lockers which were redesigned to accommodate a solar powered generating system to give that boost the electric bike commuter needs when they are away from home.
The Solar-Shell™ charging stations incorporate PV (Photovoltaic)
panels, electronics and plug in accommodation for battery charging. The
lockers arrive with the panels preset at the proper angle for optimum
exposure at your latitude. ABSCo (American
Bicycle Security Co.) has international patents pending on the solar
charging station.
- The Solar-Shell™ is
our best made bike locker, more durable, more attractive, and lower
maintenance than all others.
- It uses PV (Photovoltaic)
panels, controller unit, a Solar/Cell maintenance free sealed gel
battery and 12 VDC to 110 VAC inverter outlet
to accommodation battery charging.
- The construction of
fiberglass reinforced plastic is highly resistant to impact and
scratching.
- The finish never needs
painting, will not rust or corrode and is extremely resistant to most
stains.
- The standard key-lock
mechanism is completely internal and resists tampering.
- The new, exclusive Card
Swipe System for more on our "stand alone" system that will
manage up to 20 lockers, can be integrated
into your existing transit card system and more!
Reduced
costs due to low maintenance and long life.
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Solar-Shell™ Charging
Station
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Solar-Shell™ Charging Station for
Electric Bikes Drawings.
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Specifications:
System
The basic unit is composed of a PV (photovoltaic) panel,
controller unit, 12V to 1120V inverter and a Solar/Cell maintenance free
sealed gel battery (for photovoltaic applications). In simple terms, the PV
panel maintains the charge in the battery, the 12V
battery power is converted to 110V through the inverter which powers the
internal battery charger on the bike. By having the battery, there is power
available to charge in low sun light conditions. All of these components
were designed as an integrated system for this application to provide
maximum output and battery charging capability. These components are all
integrated into the new Solar-Shell™ locker.
Design
One of the unique features of the new Solar-Shell™ locker is
that the angle of the PV panel can be adjusted to optimize year-round sun
based on the the geographic latitude at which the
locker is located. You provide the latitude of the location and our
technicians will see that the PV panel is set when it arrives. Our current
locker top allows PV panel angle adjustment to accommodate latitudes of the
continental
United States
and other countries which
fall into the same latitude band in both the Northern & Southern
hemisphere. Other latitudes can be accommodated upon request.
Circuitry
Electrical building codes are not a problem with the system
operating at a safe 12 volts DC. The bike charging unit plugs directly into
a U.L. approved inverter. For protection to the electrical components of
the system we have a controller module with automatic shut down circuitry
which prevents damage to the electronic components under a number of
situations. And should the system go into an automatic shut down, it is
self initializing which means it will resume charging on it's
own. Other voltages can be readily accommodated for International
applications.
Optional Features
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Heavy Duty pad lock
system that will accommodate high security pad locks.
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"Shell-View"
- View contents of locker with window on the locker door - Lexan or expanded metal window. Comes in 3 sizes.
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Coin and Token operated locks for collection or return.
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Colors:
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White
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Sandstone
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Brown
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Teal Green
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Hunter Green
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Spectrum Blue
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Gray Cloud
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352 other colors (7
of them offered above) and designs available on special request.
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