WO2018189259A1 - Extending device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an extending device (1000) for extending at least one upper panel (1310) and at least one lower panel (1110), comprising at least: - a frame (1003) extending along a main extension axis (1410) and supporting an upper level (1300) and a lower level (1100); - said upper level (1300) comprising said upper panel (1310) and an upper hinging system; - said lower level (1100) comprising said lower panel (1110) and a lower hinging system; - a central shaft extending along said main extension axis; characterised in that: - the central shaft is configured to engage with said upper hinging system and said lower hinging system, respectively, so as to apply a first angular offset of said upper panel (1310) relative to the central shaft and a second angular offset of said lower panel (1110) relative to the central shaft, respectively, when the central shaft is translated.

Description

 "Deployment device"

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

 The present invention relates to the field of the deployment of useful surfaces such as for example the field of photovoltaic energy in the case of a useful surface comprising photovoltaic panels. In a broader manner, the present invention applies to all areas requiring the deployment of a surface.

STATE OF THE ART

The deployment of a so-called useful surface by its functionalities has long been a problem that Man seeks to solve for various reasons and in particular in a desire to make the systems compact and easily transportable. The space industry is very interested in this issue. The available volume in a rocket hood being limited, the satellites must be able to take a minimum of space during their launch and must then be able to deploy to take functional dimensions once in orbit. Whether in areas such as photovoltaics or telecommunications, many solutions are offered regularly without solving all the problems with highly mechanical components inherent in deployment of a surface. Many solutions offer one-time deployment. These solutions, mainly intended for the space domain, do not therefore have a reversible deployment system. Indeed, these systems focus on the problem of compactness and deployment, but not on the issue of the reversibility of said deployment.

 The reversibility of the deployment, for automation purposes, for example, is a problem encountered by surface deployment systems and for which the proposed solutions remain imperfect and have many disadvantages, be it from a point of view. view of the complexity of the deployment system or the cost of it.

 The present invention solves at least in part this problem.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

 The present invention relates to a device for deploying at least one upper panel and at least one lower panel configured to form a surface, the deployment device comprising at least:

^■ A frame extending along a main extension axis and supporting at least one upper level and at least one lower level;

^■ Said upper level comprising at least said top panel and at least one upper articulation system;

^■ Said lower level including at least said bottom panel and at least one lower joint system;

^■ A central shaft extending along said main extension axis, preferably passing through said frame;

 Characterized in that:

^■ The central shaft is movable in translation along the main axis of extension and in rotation along the main axis of extension;

^■ The central shaft is configured to cooperate respectively with said system of said upper and lower hinge articulation system so as to respectively apply a first angular displacement of said top panel relative to the central shaft and a second angular displacement of said bottom panel relative to the central shaft when the central shaft is translated along the main axis of extension, preferably the first and the second angular offset are in planes including the main axis of extension. The present invention thus allows the reversible deployment of a surface from a rest position having a small spatial space. The present invention ensures the deployment of the surface simply, reliably and inexpensively in time of installation, energy, maintenance and maintenance.

The present invention allows the deployment of a surface via the simple translation of a central shaft resulting in the deployment of panels comprising the surface. This deployment may be followed by a rotation of said central shaft so as to extend the surface circularly via the panels around the central shaft.

The present invention makes it possible, by its construction and its mechanism, the reversibility and thus the automation, of the deployment and the folding of the surface.

The present invention also relates to a system for deploying a surface comprising at least one deployment device according to the present invention and at least one motor device configured to cooperate with said at least one deployment device so as to ensure the translation and / or the rotation of a central shaft along the main axis of extension of said deployment device. The motor device may advantageously be offset relative to the deployment device which allows in particular to better control the center of gravity of the assembly. The present invention also relates to a field of deployment of a surface comprising at least a plurality of deployment systems according to the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

 The objects, objects, as well as the features and advantages of the invention will become more apparent from the detailed description of an embodiment thereof which is illustrated by the following accompanying drawings in which:

FIGS. 1a and 1b illustrate a device for deploying a useful surface according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1b is distinguished from FIG. 1a in that FIG. 1b illustrates the inside of the top of said device according to this same embodiment. FIGS. 2a to 2d illustrate the kinematics of the deployment movement of the panels relative to the frame of the device according to one embodiment.

 - Figures 3a to 3e illustrate the kinematics of the rotational movement of the panels relative to the main axis of extension of said device according to one embodiment.

 FIGS. 4a to 4h illustrate enlargements of the deployment device according to one embodiment, as well as the kinetics of deployment of the panels.

 FIGS. 5a to 5e show sectional views of the deployment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

 FIGS. 6a and 6b illustrate a device for deploying a useful surface according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6b differs from FIG. 6a in that FIG. 6b illustrates said deployment device once said surface has been deployed according to this same embodiment.

 FIGS. 7a and 7b illustrate a device for deploying a useful surface according to one embodiment of the present invention with an open access hatch. Figure 7a shows the deployed surface according to an embodiment for tracking a mobile source for example of radiation, such as the sun. FIG. 7b differs from FIG. 7a in that FIG. 7b illustrates a sectional view of said deployment device according to this same embodiment.

 The accompanying drawings are given by way of example and are not limiting of the invention. These drawings are schematic representations and are not necessarily at the scale of the practical application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

 Before starting a detailed review of embodiments of the invention, are set forth below optional features that may optionally be used in combination or alternatively:

 Advantageously, the upper panel is intended to extend in an upper plane and the lower panel to extend in a lower plane, the upper plane and the lower plane being spaced apart from each other along a main axis of 'extension.

 Advantageously, the upper level extends at least partly in the upper plane.

Advantageously, the lower level extends at least partly in the lower plane. Advantageously, the intermediate panel is intended to extend in an intermediate plane, the intermediate plane being located between the lower plane and the upper plane.

 Advantageously, the intermediate level extends at least partly in the intermediate plane

 Advantageously, the second angular offset is equal to the first angular offset.

 Advantageously, the central shaft and the upper level are configured so that the upper level is driven in a rotational movement about the central shaft along the main axis of extension when the central shaft is rotated according to the main axis of extension.

 This allows the panels to be deployed around the central shaft so as to integrally form the surface.

 Advantageously, the lower level comprises at least one stop relative to the rotational movement of the upper level configured to stop said rotation movement of the upper level.

 This stops the deployment of the panels around the central shaft. The lower level is fixed in rotation around the central shaft along the main axis of extension.

Advantageously, the deployment device comprises at least one rotary base disposed between the frame and the lower level, the rotary base being rotatable along the main axis of extension relative to the frame, preferably the rotary base and the base. lower level are configured so that the lower level is driven in a rotational movement about the central shaft along the main axis of extension when the rotating base is rotated along the main axis of extension.

 Advantageously, the rotary base is mechanically coupled to the lower level by at least one pivot connection along an axis of inclination orthogonal to the main axis of extension.

- Advantageously, the upper level comprises at least one stop relative to the rotational movement of the lower level configured to stop said rotational movement of the lower level.

 Advantageously, the upper level is integral in rotation with the central shaft along the main axis of extension.

Advantageously, during the deployment of the upper panel and the lower panel, the rotary base and the central shaft respectively have: a configuration in which the rotary base or the central shaft is rotatable along the main axis of extension relative to the frame and

 a configuration in which the central shaft or the rotary base is fixed in rotation along the main axis of extension relative to the frame.

Advantageously, in an extended position of the upper panel and the lower panel, the rotary base and the central shaft each have a configuration in which the rotary base and the central shaft are rotatable along the main axis of extension relative to the frame.

Advantageously, the deployment device comprises at least one tracking device configured to orient the surface relative to the position of at least one mobile radiation source.

 Preferably, the tracking device comprises at least one rotation module and at least one inclination module, the rotation module being configured to rotate the central shaft and the rotary base along the main axis of extension, the inclination module being configured to incline at least the upper level and at least the lower level relative to the inclination axis.

 Advantageously, the inclination module is integral with the rotary base and at least one level of the lower level and the upper level.

Advantageously, the central shaft comprises at least one rotary coupling device configured to allow the transmission of a rotational movement between the upper level and the central shaft when the upper level and / or the lower level are inclined relative to the tilt axis.

Advantageously, the upper articulation system comprises at least:

 o an upper compression plate extending around the main axis of extension and being secured mechanically and preferably directly to the central shaft;

 an upper compression support extending in a higher plane preferably substantially perpendicular to the main axis of extension;

 Advantageously, the lower articulation system comprises at least:

a lower compression plate extending around the main axis of extension and being mechanically connected and preferably indirectly to the central shaft; o a lower compression support extending in a lower plane preferably substantially perpendicular to the main axis of extension and being mechanically secured to said frame;

Advantageously, the upper compression plate comprises an upper driving device configured to drive the upper panel respectively between a passive position and an active position so as to apply said first angular offset when the upper compression plate is moved between a first position respectively. and a second position.

 Advantageously, the lower compression plate comprises a lower drive device configured to drive the lower panel respectively between a passive position and an active position so as to apply said second angular offset when the lower compression plate is moved between a first position respectively. and a second position.

 Advantageously, the central shaft, the upper compression plate and the lower compression plate are configured so that when the central shaft is translated along the main axis of extension from an elevated position to a low position, the plateau of upper compression and the lower compression plate are moved between the first position and the second position.

 The synergy of compression supports and compression trays ensures a simple and reliable panel deployment. The present invention ensures the deployment of a plurality of panels via a simple translational movement of a central shaft. The use of a refined mechanics thus allows increased reliability and simplified maintenance.

 The training device is designed to allow the implementation of this synergy.

 The drive device comprises at least one slide and at least one pad, the pad being configured to be movable relative to the slide, preferably in a movement guided by the slide.

According to one embodiment, the driving device comprises at least one rack / pinion type system being configured to rotate the lever arm and maintain its contact on the compression support. Advantageously, the upper compression support comprises at least one upper support pivot configured to articulate in rotation the panel greater relative to the main axis of extension according to said first angular offset.

 Advantageously, the lower compression support comprises at least one lower support pivot configured to articulate in rotation the lower panel relative to the main axis of extension according to said second angular offset.

 This allows the deployment of the panels when the compression plate moves towards the compression support.

Advantageously, the central shaft and the upper compression plate are configured so that the upper compression plate is driven in at least one translational movement along the main axis of extension when the central shaft is translated along the axis. main extension.

This makes it possible to print a compressive force at the level of the compression plate in the direction of the fixed compression support relative to this translational movement.

 Advantageously, the central shaft and the upper compression plate are configured so that the upper compression plate is driven in a rotational movement about the central shaft along the main axis of extension when the central shaft is in position. rotation along the main axis of extension.

 This allows the panels to be deployed around the central shaft so as to integrally form the usable area.

 The central shaft and the lower compression platen are configured so that the lower compression platen is driven in at least one translational movement along the main axis of extension when the central shaft is translated along the main axis of rotation. 'extension.

 The lower compression support is fixed in translation along the main axis of extension.

 Advantageously, the upper compression support is fixed in translation along the main axis of extension.

 This makes it possible to have a stop at the deployment of the panels.

Advantageously, the lower compression plate is fixed in rotation around the central shaft along the main axis of extension.

This makes it possible to have a stop to deploy the panels around the central shaft. According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the deployment device comprises at least one intermediate level disposed between said at least one lower level and said at least one upper level, said at least one intermediate level comprising at least one intermediate panel and at least one intermediate articulation system and being configured to cooperate with the central shaft so as to apply a third angular offset of the intermediate panel relative to the main axis of extension when the central shaft is translated along the main axis extension.

The third angular offset is equal to the first angular offset.

The third angular offset is equal to the second angular offset. The first, the second and the third angular offset are equal.

Said at least one intermediate hinge system comprises at least:

 an intermediate compression plate extending around the main axis of extension and mechanically connected to said at least one upper level;

 an intermediate compression support extending along an intermediate plane preferably substantially perpendicular to the main axis of extension;

The intermediate compression platen comprises an intermediate drive device configured to drive the intermediate panel respectively between a passive position and an active position when said intermediate compression platter is moved between a first position and a second position, respectively.

 The central shaft and said intermediate compression platen are configured such that when the central shaft is translated along the main axis of extension from an elevated position to a low position, said intermediate compression platter is moved between the first position and the second position.

 The intermediate compression support comprises at least one intermediate support pivot configured to articulate in rotation the intermediate panel relative to the main extension axis according to the third angular offset.

 The intermediate compression support is fixed in translation along the main axis of extension.

Said upper compression platen and said intermediate compression platen are configured such that said compression platen intermediate is driven in at least one translational movement along the main axis of extension when said upper compression plate is moved between a first position and a second position.

 Said upper compression platen and said intermediate compression platen are configured such that said intermediate compression platen is rotated about the central shaft along the major axis of extension when said upper compression platen is in position. rotation about the central shaft along the main axis of extension.

 - Said lower level comprises at least one stop relative to the rotational movement of said intermediate level and said intermediate level comprises at least one intermediate stop relative to the rotational movement of said upper level.

 The central shaft is configured to cooperate with at least one motor device disposed at the frame and / or offset relative to the frame so as to ensure the translation and / or rotation of the central shaft along the main axis of extension .

The surface comprises at least one photovoltaic panel.

 The at least one top panel comprises at least one photovoltaic panel and the at least one bottom panel comprises at least one photovoltaic panel.

 According to one embodiment, the frame comprises at least one motor device for tracking the path of the sun.

The present invention thus relates to the field of deployment of a surface applying for example to the field of telecommunications, energy through antennas, solar reflectors or concentrators or photovoltaic panels or blades of a wind turbine .

The present invention thus aims to provide a device for deploying a simple surface, reliable and easy installation. In addition, the present invention provides advantages in terms of simplicity of installation, architecture modularity, maintenance and maintenance costs relative to the solutions of the prior art.

 The present invention thus provides a simple and reliable solution to the problem of reversible deployment of a surface.

Finally, the present invention can solve many problems related to the deployment of a surface by integrating aspects related to the mobility of the surface thus deployed relative to a radiation source for example. In the case of solar energy, for example, a surface should be mobile relative to the sun over time. Thus deployment and monitoring functions should preferably be implemented without this being to the detriment of each other.

 For example in the prior art, it is known systems of deployment of a surface and tracking of the sun by this surface. However, the engine monitoring and deployment engine are designed so that the tracking system supports the deployment system and in particular the motorization responsible for the deployment of the surface, this causes a need for motive power for the system. significant follow-up, thus reducing the accuracy of the follow-up.

 The present invention, according to the embodiments comprising a tracking device, solves this problem related to the motive power by mechanically decoupling the deployment and tracking movements of a source such as the sun for example.

 Indeed, as will be explained below, the present invention, according to a preferred embodiment, uses a driving force jointly for part of the deployment of the surface and for part of the tracking of a mobile radiation source for example the sun..

 Without limitation, a mobile radiation source may for example be the sun, a star, a satellite or any element moving and able to emit radiation, for example in the form of a ray or a wave of nature and of any frequency.

In particular, according to an advantageous embodiment, the present invention is designed such that at least one stop is configured to stop the deployment of the surface generated by a motive force and that this motive force is redirected, used to partly ensure at least the tracking of a mobile source by the surface. We will now describe the present invention according to an embodiment through the figures previously introduced. For this, we will begin with a general presentation of the deployment device as presented through these figures. > General description of the deployment device:

 Figures 1a and 1b show two isometric views of a deployment device 1000 of a surface 1700, preferably useful, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

 This deployment device 1000 thus comprises a base 1001 supporting a frame 1003 extending along a main extension axis 1410. The frame 1003 advantageously supports a series of levels: a lower level 1 100, one or more intermediate levels 1200 and a higher level 1300. The upper level 1300 ending with the vertex 1002 of the deployment device 1000.

 In the present description, the term "upper level" means a level extending in a first plane, said first plane being disposed above a second plane in which extends a so-called lower level. The first plane is called the "upper plane" and the second plane is the "lower plane". A plane extending between the upper plane and the lower plane is called an "intermediate plane". Thus, a higher plane extends to a different level than a lower plane. In other words, an upper plane and a lower plane are spaced apart from each other along a vertical axis.

 According to one embodiment, the frame 1003 may have a circular column shape or not.

 Preferably, the surface 1700 to be deployed comprises a plurality of panels 1004 grouped in sector 1005.

 According to a preferred embodiment, the panels 1004 of the plurality of panels 1004 extend in a plurality of planes, preferably parallel to each other, some of the panels 1004 may or may not coplanar with each other.

 In these figures, the deployment device 1000 comprises a plurality of sectors 1005 each comprising a lower panel 11, one or more intermediate panels 1210 and an upper panel 1310.

Advantageously, when the surface 1700 is not deployed, the panels 1004 are arranged along the main extension axis 1410 of the deployment device 1000, preferably in a substantially vertical direction. In this configuration the deployment device 1000 occupies only a very small space relative to the space it occupies once the 1700 surface is deployed as it will be exposed if after. We will now describe further levels forming part of the deployment device 1000 of the present invention. o Levels:

 In all the figures of this description and by way of non-limiting example, the deployment device 1000 comprises a lower level 1100, a first intermediate level 1201, a second intermediate level 1202 and a higher level 1300.

 As will be described hereinafter, mainly through FIGS. 4a to 5e, each level comprises at least one panel 1004 and at least one articulation system. Said articulation system comprises at least one compression support and at least one compression plate. The articulation system is advantageously configured to at least partially ensure the deployment of said panel 1004, preferably by providing a mechanical connection between the compression plate and the compression support. This articulation system will be described later in more detail.

 By way of nonlimiting example, a level preferably comprises 4 panels distributed around its periphery, preferably equidistantly. Thus, according to this embodiment, a level is configured so that all the panels that it comprises are deployed simultaneously with respect to each other.

 Advantageously, each level has a geometry of revolution centered around a central shaft 1400 along the main extension axis 1410. Thus, for example, each compression support and each compression plate have a geometry of revolution centered around the central shaft 1400 along the main extension axis 1410. This central shaft 1400 preferably extends along the main extension axis 1410.

 Thus, the compression plate has an annular-type structure comprising a number of arms, extending from its center towards its end in a plane substantially perpendicular to the central shaft 1400, equal to the number of panels available at said level.

According to one embodiment, each level 1 100, 1200, except the upper level 1300, may comprise one or more supports configured to provide mechanical support to at least one panel 1210, 1310 of the upper contiguous level. This reduces the mechanical stress experienced by the articulation system 1220, 1320 described below. This or these supports may for example comprise a coplanar spatial extension to the level 1 100, 1200 compression support that carries them.

 Preferably this or these supports may be configured to be arranged below and in contact with at least one panel 1004 of an upper contiguous level 1200, 1300 when the surface 1700 is deployed. According to this embodiment, once deployed, at least a portion of the panels 1004 are cantilevered on at least one support.

 Advantageously, the deployment device 1000 has coaxiality between each compression support, and advantageously between each level. According to a preferred embodiment, this coaxiality is ensured through the central shaft 1400 along the main extension axis 1410.

 According to an advantageous embodiment, each compression support comprises a recessed structure, preferably annular, so as to allow air circulation, but also the passage of cables, in situations requiring wiring panels for example.

 According to one embodiment, each compression plate may comprise at least one slide / pivot device integral with a return element, for example a spring. This return element can be mounted in tension when the panels 1004 are not deployed. This limits the mechanical forces supported by the articulation system during the first moments of deployment.

 The deployment of the surface thus has a reduced mechanical stress, or the booster elements helping the deployment of each panel and therefore the surface.

 Advantageously, the deployment device 1000 comprises one or more contact balls disposed between each compression support, preferably at their periphery. This or these contact beads allow support and independent rotation of each compression support relative to the compression support being lower.

In order to have a plurality of levels and a plurality of panels, each level has a main dimension, preferably extending in a plane perpendicular to the central shaft 1400, different from the main dimensions of the other levels. In the present application, the main dimension of an element corresponds to its largest dimension. In the case of a level, and if its shape is preferably circular, then its main dimension corresponds to its diameter. Conversely, in the case of the central tree, its main dimension corresponds to its height. According to a preferred embodiment, the lower level has a main dimension smaller than the main dimension of the first intermediate level, the second intermediate level and the upper level.

 The first intermediate level has a main dimension smaller than the main dimension of the second intermediate level and the upper level.

 The upper level has a major dimension greater than the main dimensions of the other levels. In this configuration, the panels can be arranged vertically in the passive position.

 Preferably, the lower panels, the intermediate panels and the upper panels may all have identical dimensions to each other. This makes it possible to reduce production costs by, for example, having only one type of panel to produce. This also has advantages in terms of maintenance and maintenance. The fixing bracket is also identical for each level, it is possible to easily change the panel regardless of its position.

Preferably, each compression support, with the exception of that of the lower level, is rotatable around the central shaft 1400 along the main extension axis 1410, and is fixed relative to any movement of translation along the main extension axis 1410, this lack of translation being the result of a mechanical attachment of the compression support with the frame 1003 of the deployment device 1000.

 According to one embodiment, each compression plate, except that of the lower level, is rotatable about the central shaft 1400 along the main extension axis 1410.

 And preferably each compression plate is found to be movable relative to any translation movement along the main extension axis 1410, this translation being the result of a direct or indirect mechanical fastening of each compression plate with the shaft. central 1400 relative to the translational movement thereof.

Advantageously, only the compression plate of the upper level is secured mechanically and directly to the central shaft 1400 relative to the rotational movement thereof, the compression plates of the other levels, with the exception of that of the lower level , being then driven in rotation about the central shaft 1400 along the main extension axis 1410 via a mechanical coupling with the compression plate of the upper level. This coupling, realized Preferably via stops, will be discussed more extensively through Figures 5a to 5e below.

 According to one embodiment, the mechanical coupling between the compression plate of the upper level and the compression plates of the other levels, with the exception of that of the lower level, can be achieved by a system of toothed wheels for example, and more generally by any mechanical system capable of achieving this mechanical coupling.

As indicated above, each level comprises at least one drive device and preferably a drive device per panel.

 This driving device is configured to ensure the deployment of the panels 1004 resulting from the synergy between the compression plate and the compression support.

 According to a preferred embodiment, the driving device is configured to act synergistically with the compression support so as to allow the panel to be deployed in a vertical rotational movement 1006 about a support pivot relative to the shaft. central.

 Advantageously, the deployment device 1000 comprises at least one abutment system along the main extension axis 1410 so as to avoid the manual deployment of the panels by pulling the compression plates in a vertical movement.

 According to one embodiment, this stop system can be disposed at the periphery of each compression support, so as to mechanically couple each upper compression support with the corresponding lower compression support.

We will now describe more precisely the drive device on the basis of a preferred embodiment, but not limiting, which is illustrated through the figures of the present application. o articulation system:

The hinge system may have various embodiments all allowing a preferably vertical rotation movement 1006, that is to say horizontal axis of rotation, panels 1004 of the same level and their rotation around of the central shaft 1400 along the main extension axis 1410 so as to form the surface 1700. The compression support preferably comprises at least one support pivot, at least one lever arm and at least one attachment support. The mounting bracket is configured to carry at least one panel 1004. The lever arm mechanically secures the mounting bracket to the compression support via the support pivot.

 Preferably, the lever arm has a distal portion mechanically secured to the attachment support, and a proximal portion configured to cooperate with the compression plate.

 According to this embodiment, when the proximal portion moves in a movement having a vertical component, the distal portion moves in a movement having an opposite vertical component. By this configuration, a lever effect is applied to the lever arm via the support pivot so as to move the mounting bracket in a movement tending to deploy the panel carried by the mounting bracket.

Particularly advantageously, the drive device comprises at least one slide and at least one pad, the slide and the pad being configured to allow movement of the pad in the slide.

 Advantageously, the pad is disposed at the proximal portion of the lever arm and the slide is secured to the compression plate so as to be in mechanical contact with the pad. Thus when the compression plate approaches the compression support, the slide applies a force to the pad, it will then move guided by the slide and thus drive through the support pin the panel in a rotational movement vertical through the leverage previously presented corresponding to a deployment movement.

 Conversely, when the compression plate moves away from the compression support, the pad then exerts a force on the slide resulting from the weight of the panel, the pad will then move, guided by the slide, and thus drive through the support pivot panel in a vertical rotation movement in a direction opposite to the previous corresponding to a folding movement.

According to another embodiment, the drive device comprises at least one rolling system without sliding or a rack / pinion system or a groove system in which a portion of the panel can slide so that when the tray Compression closer to the compression support, the panel moves in a vertical rotational movement.

According to one embodiment, the compression plate comprises at least one drive stop configured to drive in a rotational movement around the central shaft 1400 along the main extension axis 1410, the level contiguous to the level comprising the workout stop.

 According to another embodiment, the compression support comprises at least one drive stop configured to drive in a rotational movement around the central shaft 1400 along the main extension axis 1410, the level contiguous to the level comprising the training stop.

According to one embodiment, each level 1 100, 1200, 1300 may comprise one or more drive stops centered or eccentric relative to the central shaft 1400 and configured to drive in a rotational movement about the central shaft 1400 according to the main extension axis 1410, the level or levels contiguous to the level comprising the driving abutment (s).

 According to one embodiment, the one or more drive stops are configured to allow an upper contiguous level to rotate a lower contiguous level.

 In another embodiment, the one or more driving stops are configured to allow a lower contiguous level to rotate a higher contiguous level. According to one embodiment, the compression plate or the compression support may comprise a stop stop configured to stop their rotation around the central shaft 1400 along the main extension axis 1410.

 According to another embodiment, the compression plate or the compression support may comprise a stop stop configured to stop the rotation around the central shaft 1400 along the main extension axis 1410 of the other levels.

According to one embodiment, it is for example non-limiting the case of the lower level preferably configured to stop the rotation around the central shaft 1400 along the main extension axis 1410 of the other levels. According to another embodiment, this may be the case of the upper level preferably configured to stop the rotation around the central shaft 1400 along the main extension axis 1410 of the other levels.

In order to ensure this rotational movement about the central shaft 1400 along the main axis of extension 1410, each level, except for at least one mechanically secured level of the frame 1003, preferably comprises a system of bearing 1008 ensuring its rotation around the central shaft 1400 along the main extension axis 1410.

 According to one embodiment, the rolling system 1008 may comprise a thrust ball system. This thrust ball bearing system thus makes it possible to arrange balls between two trays, one above the other, for example of the central shaft 1400, so that the upper plate rests on said balls thus ensuring the rotations of said upper plate and said lower plate independently of one another about the central shaft 1400 along the main extension axis 1410, and preferably without friction.

> Deployment of the surface:

 We will present the kinematics of deployment of a surface

1700 by the deployment device 1000 of the present invention according to a preferred embodiment through Figures 2a to 3e.

In these figures, the deployment device 1000 is configured to deploy a surface 1700 through two movements: a vertical rotation movement

1006, that is to say in vertical planes, and a horizontal rotation movement

1007, that is to say in horizontal planes. In general, it is rotations in a first direction and a second direction, perpendicular to the first. Thus, the vertical rotational movement 1006 is made in a first direction, and the horizontal rotational movement 1007 is made in a second direction, perpendicular to the first direction.

The vertical rotation movement 1006 corresponds to the change of position of the panels 1004 from a passive position to an active position, respectively from a vertical position to a horizontal position. When the panels 1004 are grouped into sectors 1005, this movement corresponds to a deployment movement of the sectors 1005. The horizontal rotational movement 1007 consists of a rotational movement around the central shaft 1400 along the main extension axis 1410 so that each panel 1004 of each sector 1005 occupies, preferably on its own, a sector angular around the main extension axis 1410.

 These two movements may or may not be performed simultaneously, this will be the case illustrated in Figure 3e which will be discussed further below.

According to a preferred embodiment, the present invention is advantageously designed so that these two movements 1005 and 1006 can be respectively performed respectively through a translation 1420 of the central shaft 1400 along the main axis of extension 1410 and its rotation 1430 along the main extension axis 1410. The translation 1420 and the rotation 1430 of the central shaft 1400 along the main extension axis 1410 may be two movements uncorrelated one of the other or on the contrary correlated with each other, even simultaneous. According to one embodiment, one of the two rotational movements can be slaved to the other rotational movement.

We will now separately describe the vertical rotation movement and the horizontal rotation movement. o Vertical rotation movement:

 Figures 2a to 2d show the vertical rotational movement 1006 configured to deploy the panels 1004, and preferably the sectors 1005 when the panels 1004 are grouped into sectors 1005 for example.

Figure 2a shows a deployment device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention comprising a first 1005a, a second 1005b, a third 1005c and a fourth 1005d sectors.

 Each sector 1005 advantageously comprises, and according to one embodiment, a lower panel 11, a first intermediate panel 1210, a second intermediate panel 1210 and an upper panel 1310.

In Figure 2b the vertical rotational movement 1006 is shown. This movement tends to apply an angular offset between the panels 1004 and the frame 1003 of the deployment device 1000. This angular offset will be further illustrated. subsequently, mainly in Figure 5c. The angular offset extends in a plane including the main extension axis 1410.

According to a preferred embodiment and illustrated by these figures, the present invention allows a simple and reliable way of deploying all the sectors 1005 simultaneously via the translation 1420 of the central shaft 1400 along the main extension axis 1410 from a high position to a low position.

 According to one embodiment, and as illustrated in Figure 7b, the central shaft 1400 can be driven in translation by a motor device 1500 comprising for example a preferably electric cylinder 1510.

In these figures, an interface 1800 control and / or diagnostic is shown. This interface makes it possible, for example, to control and / or maintain the deployment device.

 According to one embodiment, the control and / or diagnostic interface 1800 may be relocated relative to the deployment device 1000 by being for example carried by a computer system such as a computer, a portable computer unit or a computer server. This then makes it possible to remotely control the deployment device 1000.

Figures 2c and 2d show isometric views of the deployment device 1000 when the sectors 1005 are substantially positioned horizontally. This configuration corresponds to the end of the vertical rotation movement 1006.

According to an embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 2a to 2d, the deployment device 1000 may comprise a motor device 1500, preferably electric, preferably disposed at the level of the base 1001 of the frame 1003 so as to generate the driving power necessary for the deployment of the 1700 surface.

 Thus, cleverly, this motor device 1500 is configured to apply the translation movement 1420, preferably reversible, of the central shaft 1400 along the main extension axis 1410.

 This reversibility can for example be achieved by the use of an electric jack as motive force for the translation of the central shaft 1400.

Advantageously, this motor device 1500 may or may not be housed in the deployment device. Indeed, this engine device 1500 can be housed at for example remains or even be deported relative to the frame 1003 of the deployment device 1000.

 According to one embodiment, this motor device 1500 may be an electric cylinder 1510 disposed for example in the frame 1003.

According to one embodiment, the motor device 1500 may be eccentric relative to the central shaft 1400 for example.

 According to another embodiment, also illustrated in FIGS. 2a to 2d, a tracking device 1600 may be disposed at the frame 1003. This tracking device 1600 may for example be configured to track a source such as the sun by the deployment device 1000, and preferably by the surface 1700. This tracking device 1600 is configured to provide a movement in the space of the surface 1700 relative to the ground, not shown, supporting the deployment device 1000.

 According to one embodiment, the deployment of the surface 1700 and the tracking of a moving source such as the sun by said surface 1700 may comprise driving elements in common.

 Thus, for example, the present invention may comprise an electric motor 161 1 configured to drive the central shaft 1400 in translation and / or rotation relative to the main axis of extension 1410, and also to participate in the tracking of the race of the by the surface 1700, for example by rotating the surface 1700 relative to the frame 1003. According to this embodiment, the tracking device 1600 may be partly at least supplemented with another driving source intended to allow the inclination of the 1700 surface relative to the horizon. The tracking of a mobile source by the present invention will be described later. o Horizontal rotation movement:

 FIGS. 3a to 3d show the horizontal rotational movement 1007 configured to rotate the panels 1004 around the central shaft 1400 and preferably the main extension axis 1410. This horizontal rotation movement 1007 corresponds to a distribution different panels 1004 around the central shaft 1400 along the main extension axis 1410.

Advantageously, the number as well as the dimensions of the panels 1004 are configured to approximately form a disk once the horizontal rotation movement 1007 is complete. According to one embodiment, the present invention is configured so that the upper level 1300 is integral with the central shaft 1400 so that when the central shaft 1400 rotates along the main axis of extension 1410, the upper level 1300 also rotates along the main extension axis 1410. Advantageously, the upper level comprises a bearing system 1008 configured to rotate about the central shaft 1400 along the main axis of extension. 1410.

 In this configuration, and preferably, the upper level 1300 is configured to rotate the intermediate levels 1200 through for example a drive abutment 1322b which will be detailed later.

 Advantageously, the lower level 1 100 is fixed in rotation around the central shaft 1400 along the main extension axis 1410.

 According to one embodiment, the lower compression support 1 121 is integral with the frame 1003 so as not to be movable neither in rotation nor in translation relative to the central shaft 1400.

 According to another embodiment, the lower compression support 1 121 is partially at least integral with a rotary base 1630 relative to the frame 1003, said rotary base 1630 being disposed between the lower level 1 100 and the frame 1003. Preferably said rotary base is rotatable along the main axis of extension 1410 so as to drive in rotation about the main axis of extension at least the lower level 1 100, and preferably also the upper level 1300 and all another intermediate level 1200 located between the lower level 1100 and the upper level 1300.

 According to an advantageous embodiment, the lower level 1100 comprises a stopper 122b configured to stop the rotation of the intermediate levels 1200 and the upper level 1300. This stopping of the rotation is configured to be performed when the 1004 panels were distributed around the central shaft 1400 along the main extension axis 1410 and thus around the deployment device 1000.

According to one embodiment, the deployment device 1000 may comprise at least one module for measuring the degree of deployment of the surface 1700. For example, it may be a potentiometer configured to convert a number of rotations. central shaft 1400 for example, in at least one electrical signal so as to measure the degree of deployment of the surface 1700. Figures 3c and 3d show, according to a preferred embodiment, the 1700 fully deployed surface. This surface 1700 consists at least in part of upper panels 1310, intermediate panels 1210 and lower panels 1 1 10.

 In this configuration, the surface 1700 has a substantially circular shape. Indeed, the shape of the 1700 surface in these two figures is not a perfect ring. Due to the relative position of the panels and their identical dimensions, an offset between each panel exists at the periphery of the surface 1700. Thus, for example, the distal end of the top panel 1310 will be further away from the central shaft 1400 for example that the distal end of the lower panel 1 1 10.

 Indeed, each panel 1004 of the same sector 1005 is on a different level, therefore during the vertical rotation movement 1006 and the horizontal rotation movement 1007, each panel 1004 aligns with the plane of the level with which it is integral, therefore a height difference exists between each panel 1004 of the same sector 1005. Thus the surface 1700 comprises variations in height between certain panels 1004, this variation being preferably periodic in view of the symmetry of revolution of the present invention. According to one embodiment, the vertical rotational movement 1006 and the horizontal rotational movement 1007 can be performed simultaneously as shown in FIG. 3e. This embodiment thus allows a rapid deployment of the 1700 surface. Particularly advantageously, the vertical rotation movement

1006 and the horizontal rotational movement 1007 are made reliably and easily possible by the use of the central shaft 1400 which, by its translation 1420 along the main axis of extension 1410, allows the vertical rotation movement 1006 sectors and which, by a rotational movement 1430 along the main extension axis 1410, provides the horizontal rotation movement 1007 of the upper level 1300 configured to drive the intermediate levels 1200 so as to form the surface 1700.

According to a preferred embodiment, when the rotation of the central shaft 1400 is performed, the upper level 1300 rotates with the central shaft 1400. Once a rotation equivalent to 90 / n degrees, with n being equal to the number of levels of the deployment device 1000, the higher level 1300 rotates the contiguous level, for example the second intermediate level 1202, and so on until reaching the lower level 1 100. This transmission of both the rotation and its stop is performed via one or more stops.

 According to one embodiment, the lower level 1 100 is fixed in rotation via a connection with the frame 1003, all levels stop rotating.

According to one embodiment, the deployment device 1000 comprises at least one rotary base 1630 disposed between the frame 1003 and at least the lower level 1 100.

 Advantageously, this rotary base 1630 can be rotatable about the main extension axis 1410 relative to the frame 1003.

 Preferably, this rotary base 1630 is integral, at least partly, at the lower level

 Advantageously, this connection is made by a pivot connection 1631. This pivot connection allows the lower level 1 100, and preferably all other levels 1200 and 1300, to be inclined relative to a tilt axis orthogonal to the axis In other words, this pivot link 1631 allows the surface 1700 to be inclined relative to the horizon. According to one embodiment, the lower level 1 100 is configured to cause the rotation of all the levels 1 100, 1200, 1300 to stop once the lower level 1 100 has been reached.

According to one embodiment, the rotary base 1630 may alternatively have a configuration in which it is fixed in rotation along the main extension axis 1410 during the deployment phase of the surface 1700. Then once this deployment phase is completed , the rotary base 1630 may have a configuration in which it is rotatable along the main extension axis 1410.

 Thus, according to this embodiment, the central shaft 1400 is translated from top to bottom, resulting in the vertical deployment of the panels 1004 of each level 1 100, 1200, 1300.

Then, or at the same time, the central shaft 1400 is rotated along the main extension axis 1410 relative to the frame 1003. The central shaft 1400 being secured to the upper level 1300, this causes the upper level 1300 to rotate. along the main axis of extension 1410. Through one or a plurality of drive stops, the upper level 1300 rotates the contiguous level, for example the second intermediate level 1202, and so on until it reaches the lower level. 1,100.

 According to this embodiment, the lower level 1 100 is secured, at least in part, to the rotary base 1630 at this time in a configuration where it is fixed in rotation, the rotation movement of the upper level is stopped by at least one stopper located for example at the lower level 1 100. According to another embodiment, it is the central shaft may alternatively present a configuration in which it is fixed in rotation along the main axis of extension 1410 when the deployment phase of the surface 1700. Then once this phase of deployment completed, the central shaft 1400 may have a configuration in which it is rotatable along the main axis of extension 1410.

 Thus, according to this embodiment, the central shaft 1400 is translated from top to bottom, resulting in the vertical deployment of the panels 1004 of each level 1 100, 1200, 1300.

 Then, or at the same time, the rotary base 1630 is rotated along the main axis of extension 1410 relative to the frame 1003. The rotary base 1630 being integral, at least in part, with the lower level 1 100, this results in rotation the lower level 1 100 according to the main extension axis 1410.

 Through one or a plurality of drive stops, the lower level 1 100 rotates the contiguous level, for example the first intermediate level 1201, and so on until the level is reached. higher 1300.

 According to this embodiment, the upper level 1300 being secured to the central shaft 1400 at this time in a configuration where it is fixed in rotation, the rotational movement of the lower level 1 100 is stopped by at least one stop stop located for example at the top level 1300

According to one embodiment, once the deployment of the surface 1700 is performed, the central shaft 1400 and the rotary base 1630 are rotatable along the main extension axis 1410 relative to the frame. This then allows, as described later, to track a moving source by the surface 1700. The tilting of the central shaft 1400 and / or of the rotary base 1630 in a fixed or rotatable configuration along the main extension axis 1400 can be achieved by various methods, such as, but not limited to, the use of a retractable stop, an electromagnet ...

Operation of the Present Invention According to a Preferred Embodiment

 We will now describe the operation of the present invention according to a preferred embodiment through Figures 4a to 5e.

FIG. 4a shows the top 1002 of the deployment device 1000 as well as the lower level 1100, the two intermediate levels 1200 and the upper level 1300. Each level preferably comprises 4 panels 1004 evenly distributed around the deployment device 1000 and preferably around the main extension axis 1410 and preferably around the central shaft 1400.

In FIGS. 4b and 4c, the top 1002 of the deployment device 1000 having been removed, the articulation systems specific to each level are visible.

 In these figures, it is noted that the upper level 1300 comprises an upper articulation system 1320 comprising at least one upper compression support 1321 and an upper compression plate 1322. Advantageously, the upper compression support 1321 is fixed in translation. relatively to the central shaft 1400. In contrast, the upper compression plate 1322 is movable in translation along the main axis of extension 1410, this translation being induced by a translation of the central shaft 1400. Thus, on these figures and according to this embodiment, the central shaft 1400 is mechanically secured to the upper compression plate 1322.

According to the embodiment illustrated by these figures, the upper compression plate 1322 comprises 4 arms. These four arms are each connected to a panel 1004 via an upper drive device 1322a. This upper driving device 1322a comprises for example an upper slide 1322a1 and an upper pad 1322a2 configured to slide inside the upper slide 1322a1. In order to ensure the deployment of the upper panels 1310, the upper attachment support 1321 c is mechanically secured to the upper lever arm 1321 b whose proximal portion comprises the upper pad 1322a2. This upper lever arm 1321 b is mechanically connected to the upper compression support 1321 via an upper pivot 1321 a. In this way, when the upper compression plate 1322 bears on the upper shoe 1322a2, it slides at the upper slide 1322a1 so as to apply a leverage on the upper lever arm 1321b via the upper pivot 1321 and thus move the upper attachment support 1321 c from a passive position to an active position, ie from a substantially vertical position to a substantially horizontal position.

 As previously presented, the upper level 1300 is configured to be integral in rotation with the central shaft 1400 around the main extension axis 1410. The upper level 1300 comprises at least one drive abutment 1322b configured to engage the second intermediate level 1200 so as to drive it in a rotational movement about the main extension axis 1410.

Similarly to the case of the upper level 1300, the two intermediate levels 1200 include the same elements. The intermediate levels 1200 thus each comprise an intermediate compression plate 1222 and an intermediate compression support 1221. Each intermediate compression plate 1222 comprises at least one intermediate drive device 1322a comprising an intermediate slide 1222a1 for example, an intermediate shoe 1222a2 and at least one drive stop 1222b, 1222c.

 The first intermediate level 1200 comprises a lower drive stop 1222c configured to engage the lower level 1100 so as to stop the rotation of the first intermediate level 1200 about the central shaft 1400 along the main extension axis 1410. .

The second intermediate level 1200 comprises an upper drive stop 1222b configured to engage the first intermediate level 1200 so as to drive it in a rotational movement about the central shaft 1400 along the main extension axis 1410 4b to 4e show detailed views of the deployment kinematics of the sectors 1005. Indeed, through these figures, the central shaft 1400 translates in a translation movement 1420 along the main extension axis 1410 from a high position to a low position. Advantageously, a motor device 1500 may be permanently disposed or may be offset relative to the deployment device 1000 to perform this translational movement 1420. The term "engine" means any means of training including electrical or hydraulic and includes geared motors and cylinders.

 During this translation movement 1420, the upper compression plate 1322 mechanically secured to the central shaft 1400 is also driven in a translation movement 1006d so as to approach the upper compression support 1321 fixed relative to the frame 1003. When this translational movement 1006d, the upper compression plate 1322 exerts leverage on the upper lever arm 1321b. This leverage is applied via the upper driver 1322a.

 The translational movement 1006d thus allows the displacement of each compression plate between a first position and a second position. The first position having a distance from each compression plate of their corresponding compression support and the second position having a comparison of each compression plate of their corresponding compression support.

 According to a preferred embodiment, the upper slide 1322a1 exerts this leverage on the upper lever arm 1321b via the upper pad 1322a2 configured to cooperate with the upper slide 1322a1 so as to slide thereon. Via the upper support pin 1321 located at the upper compression support 1321, this lever force allows the upper panel 1300 to move in accordance with the vertical rotational movement 1006 via the deployment of the upper lever arm 1321 b mechanically connected to the support. upper fastener 1321 c configured to accommodate the upper panel or panels 1310.

 Similarly, during this translation movement 1420, the lower compression plate 122 integral with the central shaft 1400 is also driven in a translation movement 1006d so as to approach the lower compression support 1 121 fixed relative to the 1003. In this translational movement 1006d, the lower compression plate 122 exerts leverage on the lower lever arm 121b. This leverage is applied via the lower drive device 122a.

According to a preferred embodiment, the lower slide 122a1 exerts this leverage on the upper lever arm 121B via the lower pad 122a2 configured to cooperate with the lower slide 122a1 so as to slide on it. Via the lower support pin 121a located at the lower compression support 1112, this lever force enables the lower panel 1100 to be displaced in accordance with the vertical rotational movement via the deployment of the lower lever arm. 1 121 b mechanically connected to the lower mounting bracket 1 121 c configured to accommodate the lower panel (s) 1 1 10.

 Similarly and valid for the first as for the second intermediate level 1200, during this translational movement 1420, the intermediate compression plates 1222 mechanically secured to the central shaft 1400 are also driven in a translational movement 1006d so as to each approaching their intermediate compression support 1221 fixed relative to the frame 1003. During this translational movement 1006d, the intermediate compression plates 1222 each exert a leverage on their respective intermediate lever arm 1221 b. This leverage is applied via each intermediate driver 1222a.

 According to a preferred embodiment, the intermediate slide 1222a1 exerts this leverage on the intermediate lever arm 1221b via the intermediate pad 1222a2 configured to cooperate with the intermediate slide so as to slide thereon. Via the intermediate support pin 1221 located at the level of the intermediate compression support 1221, this leverage enables the displacement of the intermediate panels 1200 according to the vertical rotation movement via the deployment of the intermediate lever arms 1221 b each mechanically connected to the support intermediate fastener 1221 c configured to receive the intermediate panel or panels 1210.

FIGS. 4f, 4g and 4h show kinematically the horizontal rotational movement 1007 configured to form the surface 1700, preferably symmetrically distributing all the panels 1004 around the central shaft 1400 along the main extension axis 1410 .

 As previously described, the horizontal rotational movement 1007 consists of a rotation of the central shaft 1400 along the main extension axis 1410 driving the upper level 1300.

According to a preferred embodiment, and as previously indicated, since the upper level rotates 90 / n degrees with n being the number of levels of the deployment device 1000, the upper level 1300 rotates around the central shaft 1400 along the extension main axis 1410 the second intermediate level 1202 via one or more drive stops 1322b. Once the second intermediate level 1202 has also achieved a rotation equal to an angle of 90 / n degrees, it then causes the first intermediate level 1201 in rotation around the central shaft 1400 along the main axis extension 1410 via one or more upper drive stops 1222b. Equivalently, since the first intermediate level 1201 has achieved a rotation equal to an angle of 90 / n degrees, it comes into contact with the lower level 1 100 via one or more lower drive stops 1222a. Due to the non-mobility in rotation around the central shaft 1400 along the main extension axis 1410 of the lower level 1 100, the first intermediate level 1201 is then stopped in its horizontal rotation movement 1007. This stop is then transmitted to the second intermediate level 1202 and the upper level 1300 via the various stops indicated above. This stop of the horizontal rotation movement 1007 thus concerns all the mobile levels according to this horizontal rotation movement 1007.

 According to one embodiment, this stop can be transmitted to the second intermediate level 1202 and the upper level 1300 via one or more toothed wheels for example.

We will now detail further the different levels of the deployment device 1000 according to a preferred embodiment through Figures 5a to 5e.

 In Figures 5a and 5b, the deployment device is shown in the rest position, that is to say when the 1700 surface is not yet deployed. In this configuration, the panels 1004 of each level are in a substantially vertical position.

 In these figures, a stopper 1122b located at the level of the lower level 1100 is shown. This stop 1 122b advantageously stops the vertical rotational movement 1006. This stop 1 122b is configured to operate in synergy with the stop finger 1 122c preferably located on the lower lever arm 1 121 b . This stop finger 1 122c is configured to be movable relative to the lower slide 1 122a1 so as to come into contact with the stopper 1 122b since the lower lever arm is in a substantially horizontal position so as to stop the vertical rotation movement 1006.

According to another embodiment, the dimensions and the spacing between each compression plate can be optimized so that the pads of each level abut on the compression plate of the lower level to the pad considered. This allows for example to prevent a panel can be deployed manually. Indeed, all the panels must be deployed otherwise the pad corresponding to the manually pulled panel abuts on the corresponding lower compression plate remained fixed. FIG. 5c represents the deployment device 1000 during the vertical rotation movement 1006.

 As previously indicated, during this movement, the central shaft 1400 translates from a high position to a low position via a translational movement 1420. By the direct connection between the upper compression plate 1322 and the central shaft 1400 and in view of the indirect mechanical fastening of the other compression plates 1222 and 1122, the compression plates 1322, 1222 and 1122 are translated to the compression supports 1321, 1221 and 1 121 via a translational movement 1006d.

 In addition, during this movement, and through the clever use of the drive devices 1322a, 1222a and 122a, the panels 1004 tend to deviate from the frame 1003 by forming an angular offset relative to the main axis of extension 1410.

 Thus in this figure, it is noted that the upper panels 1310 form a first angular offset 1006a with a first axis 1410a parallel to the main extension axis 1410, the lower panels 1 1 10 form a second angular offset 1006b with a second axis 1410b parallel to the main extension axis 1410, the panels 1210 of the first intermediate level 1201 form a third angular offset 1006c with a fourth axis 141 Od parallel to the main extension axis 1410 and the panels 1210 of the second intermediate level 1202 form a third angular offset 1006c with a third axis 1410c parallel to the main extension axis 1410.

Figures 5d and 5e show sectional views of the levels of the deployment device 1000 when the vertical rotational movement 1006 is complete. In this position, the panels of each level are substantially arranged in horizontal planes. The stop finger 122c is in contact with the stopper 122b thereby defining the active position of the panels and thus the maximum angular offset of the panels relative to the main extension axis 1410, ie about 90.degree. degrees.

We have described according to various embodiments the deployment of the surface 1700 via at least two movements, which may or may not be performed simultaneously and without preference in the order of execution. We will now have several advantages conferred by the present invention.

Additional Potential Benefits of the Present Invention:

 The present invention allows the deployment of a surface from a deployment device whose occupied space is small when the surface is not yet deployed. This deployment device is configured to deploy any type of surface, flexible as rigid, active as passive. We will, through some non-limiting examples, present certain advantages that the present invention includes.

 The following embodiments as well as the advantages they present are all derived from the synergy between the vertical, horizontal rotation movements and the structure of the levels of the present invention. o Electric power generator:

 According to one embodiment of the present invention, the deployment device 1000 can be used as an electrical energy generator for example by arranging photovoltaic panels in place of panels 1004 previously described. The surface 1700 thus formed is configured to convert solar radiation into electrical energy. It may be conceivable to have one or more electrical energy storage module 1830 inside and / or outside the deployment device 1000. An inverter may also be provided inside and / or outside the frame 1003. It should be noted that an electronic device 1820 management, control, communication or other, may be disposed within the frame 1003.

 It will be noted in Figures 6a, 6b and 7a the presence of one or more power supply outputs 1840 for powering electrical appliances.

 In Figure 7a, there is the presence of two 1830 electrical energy storage modules, which can be batteries for example. o Deployment device field:

According to one embodiment of the present invention, a field of deployment devices can be formed by arranging according to an ordered organization or not a plurality of deployment devices according to the invention. This plurality of deployment devices may or may not operate synchronously to define a surface whose extent is multiplied by the number of devices. deployment. For this purpose, and according to an advantageous embodiment, a single motor device can be configured to generate a driving force sufficient for the deployment of the surfaces of a plurality of deployment devices, the motor device is thus preferably deported relative to the plurality of deployment devices. According to another embodiment, each deployment device may comprise a motor device. o Mobility of the deployment device:

 According to one embodiment, the present invention may comprise a locomotion device so as to make the deployment device mobile. Thus the deployment device may be movable so as to serve for example backup generator when the surface is for example a surface comprising photovoltaic panels.

 According to another embodiment, illustrated in FIGS. 6a, 6b and 7a for example, the deployment device 1000 may comprise one or more wheels 1009 intended to allow its transport and more generally its displacement.

 Likewise, the deployment device 1000 may comprise a handle 1010 intended to facilitate its handling and its movement. This handle 1010 may advantageously be retractable.

 Note also in Figures 6b and 7a, the presence of a ground fastening system 1020 for increasing the stability of the deployment device 1000, also allowing it to withstand certain weather conditions and, but also to adapt to certain irregularities of ground.

 According to one embodiment, this ground fastening system 1020 is foldable along the frame 1003 and may include feet, which can be telescopic.

 Note also that according to one embodiment, these feet can be secured to the ground via all types of fasteners.

 The deployment of the ground fixing system 1020 can be manual or automated.

According to one embodiment and in order to protect the deployment device 1000 when the surface 1700 is folded, it may comprise a foldable covering, for example a mesh. This coating advantageously forms a preferably telescopic protection and can be deployed from or to the top 1002 of the deployment device 1000 and the base 1001 of the deployment device 1000. According to one embodiment, the deployment of this protection can be manual or automated. o Energy interconnection between deployment devices:

 According to one embodiment, each deployment device is configured to convert solar energy into electrical energy and comprises, within the frame, all the components necessary for the conversation and storage of this energy. The assembly may also have an energy interconnection device so as to allow the energy networking of a plurality of deployment devices according to the present invention. o Cleaning the surface:

 The present invention provides a simple and clever way of cleaning the deployed surface or at least a portion of this surface. Indeed, given the difference in height between the panels of different levels, it is then possible according to one embodiment to have a system type "brush" below each panel and according to the main dimension of each panel.

Thus during the horizontal rotation movement, each panel except the top panels is swept by the brush of the panel above it. This sweep then makes it possible to clean the surface of each panel.

 According to one embodiment, a cleaning solution supply device can be envisaged so as to distribute between each panel a jet of solution thus allowing an increased cleaning.

 These advantages in terms of cleaning are directly derived from the configuration of the deployment device and in particular from the height offset existing between each panel.

 According to another embodiment compatible with the preceding, the panels may comprise a brush disposed at their end so as to clean at least partially the panels are underneath during the vertical rotation movement.

According to one embodiment, the cleaning of the surfaces of the panels can also be achieved by a blower system, which can be placed around the main axis of extension, configured to emit a breath of air flowing between each level and s' evacuating between each panel, sweeping across their surfaces. This The blower system also ensures the non-penetration into the device of deployment of external elements such as dust for example. o Surface maintenance:

 The deployment device, according to one embodiment, comprises individual panels, grouped by sectors.

 Thus, when a panel must be changed or cleaned, it is possible to separate a sector or even only a panel of the deployment device in so far as to impact the other panels. It is then sufficient to separate the support brackets of the support arms or to remove the panel of the mounting bracket directly. o Cooling of the surface:

 The present invention is configured to deploy a surface that may in certain circumstances and depending on the embodiments be exposed to a heat source such as the sun for example or to a source of cold as in the case of a low temperature environment . Thus, in these non-limiting cases, the surface will vary in temperature, these variations being critical for the surface itself and its functionalities. In order to overcome problems of temperature rise and temperature drop, the present invention makes it possible to have at the center of the frame an air conditioning system, in the form of a turbine for example, configured to generate a current of ascending and / or descending air, cold and / or hot as needed. Indeed, by the configuration of the levels, a flow of air can flow between each level so as to escape the deployment device at each level, and in particular between each level. This convection phenomenon then allows a heat exchange between the air and the panels that it is by the upper face and / or lower panels. This embodiment works particularly well when the horizontal rotation movement has not yet taken place. o Prevention of the surface:

In the case of external aggressions of the surface, aggressions which can be of various forms, thermal, environmental, etc., the present invention allows according to a very particular embodiment to actuate a rotation of the central shaft even though the surface is expanded so that a plurality of panels are shaded by another plurality of panels. So by these alternate shading and preferably synchronized beforehand, the surface of each panel, with the exception of the upper panels, is exposed only a reduced time while maintaining a substantially constant useful surface. According to this embodiment, the driving abutments such as rolling systems can be controlled so as to join or not the levels between them or the levels with the central shaft relative to the vertical rotation movement.

 According to one embodiment, the deployment device may comprise an electrostatic system configured to generate an electrostatic field at the surface of the panels so as to attract and / or repel particles and dust, for example. o Cabling the surface:

 The configuration of the present invention makes it possible, in the case of a surface requiring a hydraulic or electrical connection for example, to arrange this connection, and the electrical lines or cables involved in it, through the frame passing directly to the level each level of the deployment appliance. Indeed, the configuration of the present invention invalidates, according to a preferred embodiment, the possibility that cables or conduits, preferably flexible, are entangled during the deployment of the surface, the amplitudes of movement being known and previously controlled via in particular stops. It should also be noted that all the wiring can be concealed inside the levels and the frame, leaving only the panels outside. o Tracking a source by the surface:

 The present invention allows the deployment of a surface so for example to follow a source of radiation, whether it is the sun or another star or a satellite, etc.

 This tracking device may for example be alta-azimuthal, thus requiring the presence of two tracking engines, or equatorial, then using only one engine preferably.

The present invention allows the decoupling of the deployment mechanism and the tracking mechanism, at least in part, thus making each of these mechanisms optimal for their role. Thus, the present invention makes it possible to ensure accurate monitoring of a mobile source via a different monitoring motorization of the deployment engine. According to one embodiment, the driving force of the deployment may be partly common to the driving force of follow-up. This simplifies the design of the present invention and reduces the number of parts.

 The present invention nevertheless retains a portion of the motorization monitoring distinct from that of the deployment in order to have a more precise motorization for tracking than for deployment, the mechanical forces involved are substantially different.

According to one embodiment, the base of the deployment device may be arranged on a tracking device for example so as to control the tracking of a source by the entire deployment device via the tracking device directly.

 According to another embodiment, the tracking device is located between the base of the frame and the lower level so as to drive in motion only the levels, and therefore the deployed surface.

 Such an embodiment is represented in FIGS. 7a and 7b which represent the tracking of the sun for example by the deployed surface.

According to an embodiment illustrated in FIG. 7b, the tracking device 1600 advantageously comprises at least one rotation module 1610 and at least one inclination module 1620.

 According to one embodiment, the rotation module 1610 can also be used for the deployment of the surface 1700.

 Indeed, this rotation module 1610 may comprise at least one electric motor 161 1 configured to rotate the central shaft 1400 and / or the rotary base 1630 along the main extension axis 1410 relative to the frame 1003, for example by a gear system 161 1 a.

Thus, in the case where the rotation module 1610 rotates the central shaft 1400 along the main axis of extension 1410, the rotary base 1630 is disposed in a fixed configuration in rotation along the main extension axis 1410 , as previously described, the time that the surface 1700 is deployed.

The rotation module 1610 then drives the central shaft 1400 in rotation before, after or at the same time as it is driven in translation for example by an electric jack 1510, so as to vertically deploy the panels 1004. The rotation applied to the central shaft 1400 then allows the horizontal deployment of the panels 1004 as previously presented. This rotation, and therefore this deployment, is stopped as previously presented via a stopper for example disposed at the lower level 1 100, integral at least in part with the rotary base 1630.

 Then the rotary base 1630 is tilted in rotationally movable configuration along the main extension axis 1410 relative to the frame 1003.

 Thus, the rotational drive of the central shaft 1400 by the electric motor 161 1 can continue and therefore rotate the entire surface 1700 along the main extension axis 1410, also driving the rotary base 1630 in rotation along the main extension axis 1410 relative to the frame 1003.

According to another embodiment, in the case where the rotation module 1610 is configured to rotate the rotary base 1630 along the main extension axis 1410 relative to the frame 1003, the central shaft 1400 is arranged in a configuration in which it fixes in rotation along the main extension axis 1410, the time that the surface 1700 is deployed.

 The rotation module 1610 then drives the rotating base 1630 in rotation before, after or at the same time as the central shaft is driven in translation for example by an electric jack 1510, so as to vertically deploy the panels 1004. The rotation applied to the rotary base 1630 then allows the horizontal deployment of the panels 1004, as presented above.

 This rotation, and therefore this deployment, is stopped as previously presented via a stopper for example disposed at the upper level (1300), integral with the central shaft 1400.

 Then the central shaft 1400 is rotated in a rotatable configuration along the main extension axis 1410 relative to the frame 1003.

 Thus, the rotational drive of the rotary base 1630 by the electric motor 161 1 can continue and therefore rotate the entire surface 1700 along the main extension axis 1410, also rotating the same. central shaft 1400 along the main extension axis 1410 relative to the frame 1003.

Note in Figure 7b that according to a preferred embodiment, the central shaft 1400 may comprise a first portion 1450, a second portion 1460 and a third portion 1470.

The first portion 1450 extends from the motor device 1500, comprising the electric cylinder 151 1, to a rotary decoupling device 1440 allowing the second portion 1460 to be rotatable along the main extension axis 1410 independently of the first portion 1450, preferably secured to the electric cylinder 151 1.

 Thus this second portion 1460 extends from the rotary decoupling device 1440 to a rotary coupling device 1480 for transmitting a rotational movement of the central shaft 1400, preferably the second portion 1460 of the central shaft 1400, according to the main extension axis 1410, the third portion 1470 of the central shaft 1400 being integral with the upper level 1300.

 Preferably, the rotary coupling module 1480 may for example comprise a universal joint.

This therefore makes it possible to apply a rotation to the entire surface 1700 even though it is inclined relative to the horizon.

Indeed, according to one embodiment, the tracking device 1600 comprises at least one inclination module 1620. This makes it possible to monitor the surface 1700 of a mobile source, for example radiation such as the sun.

 This inclination module 1620 comprises for example a tilt cylinder 1621, preferably electronic.

 This inclination module 1620 is preferably arranged between the lower level 1 100 and the rotary base 1630.

 Advantageously, at least one end of the inclination module 1620 is integral with the rotary base 1630 and at least one other end is integral with at least one level and preferably the lower level 1 100.

 Advantageously, the lower level 1 100 is integral with the rotary base 1630 through a pivot connection 1631 allowing the inclination of the lower level 1 100 and preferably all levels according to a tilt axis orthogonal to the main axis extension 1410.

 Thus, when the inclination module 1620 tilts the levels and therefore the surface 1700, the latter forms a non-zero angle with the horizon by rotating around the axis of inclination, the latter being orthogonal to the axis main extension 1410.

FIGS. 7a and 7b illustrate a case of non-zero inclination of the surface 1700 with respect to the horizon.

In this inclined position, tracking the race of the sun in the sky for example, can be conducted according to several embodiments. Indeed, according to an embodiment described above, the rotation module 1610 rotates the central shaft 1400 along the main extension axis 1410. This rotational movement is advantageously applied to the second portion 1460 of the shaft central 1400 and transmitted to the third portion 1470 of the central shaft 1400 by the rotary coupling device 1480.

 The rotation of the third portion 1470 of the central shaft 1400 causes rotation of the upper level 1300, thereby causing the rotation of each contiguous level. The surface being deployed, each level is in abutment position relative to the contiguous level.

 The fact that the rotary base 1630 is in a rotatable configuration along the main axis of extension 1410 relative to the frame 1003, the rotational movement of the central shaft 1400 is transmitted from the second portion 1460 of the shaft central 1400 to the rotary base 1630 which then rotates about the main extension axis 1410 to move the extended and inclined surface 1700 around the main extension axis 1410 to follow a moving source such as the sun for example.

According to another embodiment also described above, the rotation module 1610 rotates the rotary base 1630 along the main extension axis 1410. This rotational movement is advantageously transmitted to the lower level 1 100.

 The rotation of the lower level 1 100 then causes the rotation of each contiguous level. The 1700 surface being deployed, each level is in abutment position relative to the contiguous level.

The fact that the central shaft 1400 is in a rotationally movable configuration along the main extension axis 1410 relative to the frame 1003, the rotational movement of the rotary base 1630 is transmitted from the lower level to the third 1470 portion of the central shaft 1400 and then to the second portion 1460 of the central shaft 1400 through the rotary coupling device 1480. This then allows to move the 1700 surface, deployed and inclined, around the main axis extension 1410 to follow a mobile source. Preferably, the rotary decoupling device 1440 allows rotation along the main extension axis 1410 of the second portion 1460 of the central shaft 1400 independently of the first portion 1450 of the central shaft 1400. In Figures 7a and 7b note the presence of an access door 1810 for accessing the interior of the frame 1003.

 Note the presence of an electronic device 1820 configured to allow local or remote management of the deployment device 1000, as well as the presence of a plurality of electrical energy storage modules 1830 such as batteries.

 It should be noted that this electronic device 1820 may be in communication with one or more sensors for detecting or evaluating the position of a mobile source, for example radiation such as the sun, in order to control the orientation in real time. of the surface 1700 relative to the position of this mobile source.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 1820 may comprise any type of modules or electronic systems necessary for the operation of the present invention.

 Preferably, the electronic device 1820 may comprise for example a non-limiting modem or a telecommunication relay.

Particularly advantageously, the present invention allows the use of a single driving force to carry out part of the deployment and part of the tracking of a mobile source.

 Then, in order to discriminate the power required for two motor actions very different from each other, the present invention uses a motor device to allow the translation of the central shaft and a tilt module to allow tilting the surface relative to the horizon line.

 These two motor actions require different driving powers, so the present invention makes it possible to use a very precise inclination module for monitoring a mobile source and to use a more powerful motor device to carry out part of the deployment of the surface. o Electromechanical safety system for self-locking and obstacle detection:

According to one embodiment, the present invention may comprise an obstacle detection system by contact and / or optical detection so as to stop the deployment of the surface in the event that an obstacle is detected. Thus, via an electromechanical safety system for self-locking, and at least one sensor of contacts and / or at least one optical sensor, the deployment can be stopped automatically. o Evacuation of rainwater:

 According to one embodiment, the present invention allows the evacuation of accumulated rainwater for example or accumulation through a deployment or a partial folding of the surface so as to form a cone, allowing the evacuation by simple gravity rainwater. o Limitation of wind resistance:

 According to one embodiment, the present invention makes it possible to limit the winding of the deployed surface by simply folding the horizontal rotational movement so as, for example, to retain only the deployment of the sectors. In this configuration, only the top panels are exposed. The wind gain is thus reduced. o Angular offset adjustment system in rest position:

 According to one embodiment, the present invention may comprise a system for automatic and / or manual adjustment of the angular offset of each panel relative to the central shaft in the rest position according to the needs of the user whether in compactness or in deployment time. Indeed, by defining a rest position close to the deployment position of the surface, then the deployment time is reduced.

Examples of Embodiments, Sizing and Materials: By way of non-limiting example, the following materials, numerical values and dimensions may be adapted to the various elements of the present invention:

 o Deployment device:

The deployment device comprises at least two levels, preferably at least three levels and preferably at least four levels. The deployment device comprises at least one, preferably at least two and preferably at least four sectors.

 A sector comprises at least one, preferably at least two is preferably at least four panels.

- The frame has a height between 10cm and 5m, preferably between 50cm and 2m and preferably between 1 m and 1.5m.

 According to one embodiment, the frame may comprise a pylon or a pillar extending vertically over several meters.

 The frame comprises at least one material selected from at least the following materials: Aluminum and aluminum alloys, Steel and iron alloys, Composite materials (carbon fiber), Bronze. o Panel:

 The panels include at least one of: a solar reflector, a photovoltaic panel, a metal panel, a solar concentrator, an antenna, a harvest net, a water collector.

 The panels may have an outer end curved and / or straight.

 The distance separating two panels of two contiguous levels is between 5 mm and 20 cm, preferably between 1 cm and 5 cm and advantageously between

1 cm and 2 cm.

The main dimension of a panel is between 5 cm and 2 m, preferably between 50 cm and 1 m 50 and advantageously between 90 cm and 1 m 20. According to one embodiment, the panels have non-zero flexibility. - The surface of a panel has a surface between 10cm ² and 2m ² , preferably between 50cm ² and 1 m ² .

 According to one embodiment, the surface of a panel is adapted to the functionality of the panel itself

 The amplitude of the vertical rotation movement of a panel is between 0 and 180 °, preferably between 0 and 90 °.

 The amplitude of the horizontal rotation movement of a panel is between 0 ° and 907n, where n is the number of panels per level. o Level:

- The main dimension of a level is between 10cm and 2m, preferably between 20cm and 50cm. The thickness according to a dimension perpendicular to the main dimension of a level is between 2 cm and 20 cm, preferably between 2 cm and 10 cm and advantageously between 3 cm and 5 cm.

 Preferably, a level comprises at least a number of training devices equal to the number of sectors, preferably the number of panels of the same level.

 Advantageously, the attachment supports comprise a number of arms at least equal to the number of sectors, preferably the number of panels of the same level.

the fixing supports comprise at least one material chosen from at least the following materials: Aluminum and aluminum alloys, Composite materials (carbon fiber), Bronze, Polymers and plastic assemblies.

 the lever arms comprise at least one material selected from at least the following materials: aluminum and aluminum alloys, steel and iron alloys,

Composite materials (carbon fiber), polymers (PVC).

 the compression plates comprise at least one material selected from at least the following materials: aluminum and aluminum alloys, steel and iron alloys.

the compression supports comprise at least one material chosen from at least the following materials: aluminum and aluminum alloys, steel and iron alloys, cast iron and / or metal assembly.

 Each driving device comprises at least one device for guiding at least one moving part, the guiding device being taken from at least one slide, a rack, and the moving part being taken from at least one pad, one gear wheel, a pinion.

 The upper level comprises at least one bearing system, said bearing system being selected from at least: a ball bearing, a ball stop, an axial stop, a self-lubricating stop.

- The intermediate level or levels comprise at least one rolling system, said bearing system being selected from at least: a ball bearing, a ball stop, an axial stop, a self-lubricating stop. o Surface:

The surface has a deployed surface of between 50 cm ² and 10 m ² , preferably between 1 m ² and 6 m ² and advantageously between ² m ² and ⁴ m ² . According to one embodiment, the surface is configured to absorb solar energy.

 In another embodiment, the surface is configured to reflect solar radiation.

According to another embodiment, the surface is configured to concentrate radiation towards a device for receiving said radiation for example. o Central tree:

 The central shaft has a main dimension of between 10 cm and 5 m, preferably between 50 cm and 2 m and advantageously between 1 m and 1.5 m.

 The central shaft comprises at least one material selected from at least the following materials: Aluminum and aluminum alloys, Bronze, Steel and iron alloys, Composite materials (carbon fiber). o Engine device:

 According to one embodiment, the deployment device comprises at least one motor device disposed inside the frame.

 According to another embodiment, the deployment device comprises at least one motor device disposed outside the frame

- The engine device is taken from among one of the following engine devices: endless screw, cylinder, motor and geared motors, rack and pinion system. o Tracking device:

 According to one embodiment, the deployment device comprises at least one tracking device disposed inside the frame.

 According to another embodiment, the deployment device comprises at least one tracking device disposed outside the frame.

 According to another embodiment, the deployment device comprises at least one photoelectric sensor.

- The engine device is taken from among one of the following engine devices: a motor, a servomotor, one or more electric cylinders. REFERENCES

Deployment device

 1001. Base of the deployment device

 1002. Deployment Device Summit

 1003. Deployment Device Mount

 1004. Panel (x)

 1005. Sector (s)

 1005a. First sector

 1005b. Second sector

 1005c. Third sector

 1005d. Fourth sector

 1006. Vertical rotation movement

 1006a. First angular offset

 1006b. Second angular offset

 1006c. Third angular offset

 1006d. Translation movement of the compression plate

1007. Horizontal rotation movement

 1008. Rolling system

 1009. Wheel

 1010. Retractable handle

1020. Ground fastening

Lower level

 1 1 10. Bottom panel

 1 120. Lower articulation system

 1 121. Lower compression support

 1 121 a. Lower support swivel

 1 121 b. Lower lever arm

 1 121 c. Lower mounting bracket

 1,121 d. Extension axis of the bottom panel

1 122. Lower compression plate

 1 122a. Lower drive device 122a1. Bottom slide

 122a2. Lower skid

1 122b. Stop stop 1 122c. Finger stop

1200. Intermediate level (s)

 1201. First intermediate level

1202. Second intermediate level

 1210. Intermediate panel

 1220. Intermediate articulation system

 1221. Intermediate Compression Support

 1221 a. Intermediate support pivot 1221 b. Intermediate lever arm

 1221 c. Intermediate mounting bracket

 1221 d. 1 121 d.Axe extension of the intermediate panel

1222. Intermediate Compression Tray

 1222a. Intermediate drive

 1222a1. Intermediate slide

 1222a2. Intermediate skating

 1222B. Upper training stop

 1222c. Lower drive stop

Higher level

 1310. Top panel

 1320. Upper articulation system

 1321. Superior compression support

 1321 a. Upper support swivel

 1321 b. Upper lever arm

 1321 c. Upper mounting bracket

1321 d. Extension axis of the top panel

 1322. Upper compression plate

 1322a. Upper training device

 1322a1. Upper slide

 1322a2. Upper pad

 1322b. Training stop

1400. Central tree

 1410. Main extension axis

1410A. First axis parallel to the main axis of extension 1410A. Second axis parallel to the main extension axis 1410a. Third axis parallel to the main extension axis 1410a. Fourth axis parallel to the main axis of extension

1420. Movement of translation of the central tree

 1430. Rotational movement of the central shaft

 1440. Rotary decoupling device

 450. First part of the central tree

 1460. Second part of the central tree

 1470. Third part of the central tree

 1480. Rotating coupling device

1500. Motor device

 1510. Electric actuator

1600. Tracking device

 1610. Rotation module

 161 1. Electric motor

 161 1 a. gears

 1620. Tilt module

 1621. Electric tilt cylinder

 1630. Rotating base

 1631. Pivot link

1700. Useful surface area

1800. Interface

 1810. Access hatch

 1820. Electronic device

 1830. Electric energy storage module

 1840. Power supply output

Claims

 Device for deploying (1000) at least one upper panel (1310) for extending in an upper plane and at least one lower panel (1 1 10) for extending in a lower plane, the plane upper and lower plane being spaced from each other along a main extension axis (1410), the upper panel (1310) and the lower panel (11) being configured to form a surface (1700), the deployment device (1000) comprising at least: ^■ a frame (1003) extending along the main axis of extension (1410) and supporting at least one upper level (1300) and at least one lower level (1100); ^■ Said upper level (1300) extending at least partly in the upper plane and comprising at least said top panel (1310) and at least one upper articulation system (1320); ^■ Said lower level (1100) extending at least partly in the lower plane and comprising at least said bottom panel (1 1 10) and at least one lower joint system (1 120); ^■ A central shaft (1400) extending along said main extension axis (1410);  Characterized in that: ^■ The central shaft (1400) is movable in translation along the main axis of extension (1410) and in rotation along the main axis of extension (1410) relative to the frame (1003); ^■ The central shaft (1400) is configured to cooperate respectively with said upper hinge system (1320) and said lower hinge system (1120) so as to respectively apply a first angular offset (1006a) of said top panel ( 1310) relative to the central shaft (1400) and a second angular offset (1006b) of said lower panel (1 1 10) relative to the central shaft (1400) when the central shaft (1400) is translated along the axis main extension (1410). Device (1000) according to the preceding claim wherein the central shaft (1400) and the upper level (1300) are configured so that the upper level (1300) is driven in a rotational movement around the shaft central (1400) along the main axis of extension (1410) when the central shaft (1400) is rotated along the main axis of extension (1410). Device (1000) according to the preceding claim wherein the lower level (1 122) comprises at least one stop relative to the rotational movement of the upper level (1300) configured to stop said rotation movement of the upper level. Device (1000) according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the lower level (1 100) is fixed in rotation around the central shaft (1400) along the main axis of extension (1410). Device (1000) according to any one of the preceding claims comprising at least one rotary base (1630) disposed between the frame (1003) and the lower level (1 100), the rotary base (1630) being rotatable according to the extension main axis (1410) relative to the frame (1003), and wherein the rotatable base (1630) and the lower level (1,100) are configured so that the lower level (1,100) is driven in a motion rotating about the central shaft (1400) along the main axis of extension (1410) when the rotary base (1630) is rotated along the main axis of extension (1410). Device (1000) according to the preceding claim wherein the rotary base (1630) is mechanically coupled to the lower level (1 100) by at least one pivot connection (1631) along an axis of inclination orthogonal to the main axis of extension (1410). Device (1000) according to any of the two preceding claims wherein the upper level (1300) comprises at least one stop relative to the rotational movement of the lower level (1 100) configured to stop said rotation movement of the lower level (1 100). Device (1000) according to any of the three preceding claims wherein, during the deployment of the upper panel (1310) and the lower panel (1 1 10), the rotary base (1630) and the central shaft (1400) have respectively : ^■ a configuration in which the rotatable base (1630) or the central shaft (1400) is mobile in rotation along the main extension axis (1410) relatively to the frame (1003); and ^■ a configuration in which the central shaft (1400) or the rotary base (1630) is fixed in rotation the main axis of extension (1410) relatively to the frame (1003). Device (1000) according to the preceding claim wherein, in an extended position of the upper panel (1310) and the lower panel (1 1 10), the rotary base (1630) and the central shaft (1400) each have a configuration in wherein the rotatable base (1630) and the central shaft (1400) are rotatable along the main extension axis (1410) relative to the frame (1003). 10. Device (1000) according to any preceding claim wherein: ^■ The upper joint system (1320) comprises at least:  an upper compression platen (1322) extending around the main extension axis (1410) and being mechanically integral with the central shaft (1400);  an upper compression support (1321) extending in the upper plane; ^■ The lower articulation system (1120) comprises at least:  a lower compression platen (122) extending around the main extension axis (1410) and being mechanically connected to the central shaft (1400);  a lower compression support (1 121) extending in the lower plane and being mechanically integral with said frame (1003); ^■ The upper compression plate (1322) comprising a top drive (1322a) configured to drive the top panel (1310) respectively between a passive position and an active position so as to apply said first angular offset (1006a) when the upper compression platen (1322) is moved between a first position and a second position, respectively; ^■ The lower compression plate (1122) comprising a lower drive (1 122a) configured to drive the lower panel (1 1 10) respectively between a passive position and an active position so as to apply said second angular offset ( 1006b) when the lower compression platen (1 122) is moved between a first position and a second position, respectively; ^■ The central shaft (1400), the upper compression plate (1322) and the lower compression plate (1 122) are configured so that when the central shaft (1400) is translated along the main axis of extension (1410) from a high position to a low position, the upper compression platen (1322) and the lower compression platen (1122) are moved between the first position and the second position. 1 1. Device (1000) according to the preceding claim wherein: ^■ The upper compression support (1321) comprises at least an upper supporting pin (1321) configured to articulate rotating the top panel (1310) relative to the main extension axis (1410) in said first angular offset ( 1006a); ^■ The lower compression support (1121) comprises at least a lower supporting pin (1 121a) configured to articulate rotating the bottom panel (1 1 10) relative to the main extension axis (1410) according to said second angular offset (1006b). 12. Device according to any one of the two preceding claims wherein the central shaft (1400) and the upper compression plate (1322) are configured so that the upper compression plate (1322) is driven in at least one movement translationally along the main axis of extension (1410) when the central shaft (1400) is translated along the main axis of extension (1410). A device (1000) according to any one of the three preceding claims wherein the central shaft (1400) and the upper compression platen (1322) are configured so that the upper compression platen (1322) is driven in accordance with a rotational movement around the central shaft (1400) according to the main extension axis (1410) when the central shaft (1400) is rotated along the main axis of extension (1410). The apparatus (1000) of any one of the preceding claims wherein the central shaft (1400) and the lower compression platen (122) are configured such that the lower platen (122) is driven. in at least one translation movement along the main axis of extension (1410) when the central shaft (1400) is translated along the main axis of extension (1410). 15. Device (1000) according to any one of the five preceding claims wherein the lower compression support (1 121) is fixed in translation along the main axis of extension (1410). 16. Device (1000) according to any one of the six preceding claims wherein the upper compression support (1321) is fixed in translation along the main axis of extension (1410). The apparatus (1000) of any one of the preceding claims wherein the lower compression platen (1,122) is rotatably mounted about the central shaft (1400) along the major axis of extension (1410). . 18. Device (1000) according to any preceding claim comprising at least one intermediate level (1200) extending at least partly in an intermediate plane and disposed between said at least one lower level (1 100) and said at at least one upper level (1300), the intermediate plane being located between the lower plane and the upper plane, said at least one intermediate level (1200) comprising at least one intermediate panel (1210) intended to extend in the intermediate plane and at least one intermediate hinge system (1220) and being configured to cooperate with the central shaft (1400) so as to apply a third angular offset (1006c) of the intermediate panel (1210) relative to the main axis of extension (1410) when the central shaft (1400) is translated along the main extension axis (1410). 19. Device (1000) according to the preceding claim wherein said an intermediate hinge system (1220) comprises at least: an intermediate compression platen (1222) extending about the main extension axis and mechanically connected to said at least one upper level;  an intermediate compression support (1221) extending in the intermediate plane;  Said intermediate compression platen (1222) comprising an intermediate drive device (1222a) configured to drive the intermediate panel (1210) respectively between a passive position and an active position when said intermediate compression platen (1222) is moved respectively between a first position and second position;  The central shaft (1400) and said intermediate compression platen (1222) being configured so that when the central shaft (1400) is translated along the main extension axis (1410) from an elevated position to a low position said intermediate compression platen (1200) is moved between the first position and the second position. 20. Device (1000) according to the preceding claim wherein the intermediate compression support (1221) comprises at least one intermediate support pivot (1221 a) configured to articulate in rotation the intermediate panel (1210) relative to the main axis d extension (1410) according to the third angular offset (1006c). 21. Device (1000) according to any one of the two preceding claims wherein the intermediate compression support (1221) is fixed in translation along the main axis of extension (1410). Apparatus (1000) according to any one of the three preceding claims in combination with any one of claims 10 to 17 wherein said upper compression platen (1322) and said intermediate compression platen (1222) are configured so said intermediate compression platen (1222) is driven in at least one translational movement along the main axis of extension (1410) when said upper compression platen (1322) is moved between a first position and a second position. Apparatus (1000) according to any of the four preceding claims in combination with any one of claims 10 to 17 wherein said upper compression platen (1322) and said intermediate compression platen (1222) are configured so said intermediate compression platen (1222) is rotated about the central shaft (1400) along the main axis of extension (1410) when said upper compression platen (1322) is rotated about the central shaft (1400) along the main axis of extension (1410). 24. Device (1000) according to the preceding claim wherein said lower level (1 122) comprises at least one stop relative to the rotational movement of said intermediate level (1200) and wherein said intermediate level (1200) comprises at least one intermediate stop relative to the rotational movement of said upper level (1300). 25. Device (1000) according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the central shaft (1400) is configured to cooperate with at least one motor device (1500) disposed at the frame (1003) and / or deported relative to the frame (1003) so as to ensure the translation and / or rotation of the central shaft (1400) along the main axis of extension (1410). The device (1000) according to any of the preceding claims comprising at least one tracking device (1600) configured to orient the surface (1700) relative to the position of at least one mobile radiation source. 27. Device (1000) according to the preceding claim in combination with any one of claims 5 to 9 wherein the tracking device (1600) comprises at least one rotation module (1610) and at least one inclination module ( 1620), the rotation module (1610) being configured to rotate the central shaft (1400) and the rotary base (1630) along the main extension axis (1410), the inclination module (1620) being configured to incline at least the upper level (1300) and at least the lower level (1 100) relative to the inclination axis. 28. Device (1000) according to the preceding claim wherein the inclination module (1620) is integral with the rotary base (1630) and at least one level of the lower level (1 100) and the upper level (1300). ). 29. Device (1000) according to any one of the two preceding claims wherein the central shaft (1400) comprises at least one rotary coupling device (1480) configured to allow the transmission of a rotational movement between the upper level (1300) and the central shaft (1400) when the upper level (1300) and / or the lower level (1 100) are inclined relative to the inclination axis. 30. Device (1000) according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the surface (1700) comprises at least one photovoltaic panel. 31. A system for deploying a surface (1700) comprising at least one deployment device (1000) according to any one of the preceding claims and at least one motor device (1500) configured to cooperate with said at least one deployment device (1000 ) so as to ensure the translation and / or rotation of a central shaft (1400) along the main axis of extension (1410) of said deployment device (1000). 32. Deployment field of a surface comprising at least a plurality of deployment systems according to the preceding claim.