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By designing a pothole-crossing training device, which utilizes a support frame, measuring rod, drive assembly, and monitoring assembly, drivers can accurately determine the relative position of potholes and vehicle tires. This solves the problem of drivers being unable to make accurate judgments, improves driving skills, and reduces economic losses.

CN116312133BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-18TIANJIN FAW TOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202310315386.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-03-28
Publication Date
2025-11-18
Estimated Expiration
2043-03-28

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Technical Problem

The driver was unable to accurately determine the relative position of the deep pit and the vehicle's tires, causing the vehicle to fall into the pit, resulting in life-threatening danger and economic loss.

Method used

A pothole-crossing training device is provided, including a bracket, measuring rod, drive assembly, limit assembly, and monitoring assembly. By monitoring the relative position of the vehicle's tires and the drive assembly, it reminds the driver to adjust the vehicle's posture to avoid falling into a deep pothole.

Benefits of technology

Improve drivers' skills in navigating potholes to prevent vehicles from falling into deep pits and reduce economic losses.

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Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of driving training device, and discloses a pit passing training device, which comprises a support, a measuring rod, a driving assembly, a limiting assembly and a monitoring assembly, the measuring rod is slidably arranged on the support along a first direction, one end of the two driving assemblies is respectively hinged to the two sides of the measuring rod along a second direction, the distance between the other ends of the two driving assemblies is greater than the distance of the pit along the second direction and less than the distance between the inner edges of the two tires of the vehicle, the driving assembly is slidably connected with the support, the limiting assembly is arranged on the support, the limiting assembly makes the included angle between the driving assembly and the measuring rod less than 90 degrees, the monitoring assembly measures the displacement of the measuring rod, and the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction. Through the training of the training device, the driver can accurately determine the relative position of the deep pit and the tire of the vehicle, thereby preventing the vehicle from falling into the deep pit, improving the driving skills of the driver, and reducing the economic loss of the driver.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of driving training equipment technology, and more particularly to a training device for driving over potholes. Background Technology

[0002] When driving, drivers often encounter deep potholes. Some drivers with insufficient driving experience may not be able to perceive whether it is safe to pass through, and may not be able to accurately judge the relative position of the pothole and the vehicle's tires, which can easily cause the vehicle to fall into the pothole, resulting in the driver's life being endangered and economic losses.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for pothole training devices to train drivers to accurately determine the relative position of the pothole and the vehicle's tires when driving through deep potholes, thus enabling drivers to pass through potholes smoothly. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a pothole training device to solve the problem in related technologies where drivers cannot accurately determine the relative position of a deep pothole and the vehicle's tires, which leads to the vehicle falling into the pothole, causing life-threatening situations and economic losses for drivers.

[0005] This invention provides a pit-crossing training device, which includes:

[0006] support;

[0007] A measuring rod, which is slidably mounted on the bracket along a first direction;

[0008] Two drive components, one end of each drive component is hinged to both sides of the measuring rod along the second direction, and the distance between the other ends of the two drive components is greater than the distance of the pit along the second direction and less than the distance between the inner edges of the tires on both sides of the vehicle. The drive components are slidably engaged with the bracket.

[0009] A limiting component is disposed on the bracket, and the limiting component makes the angle between the driving component and the measuring rod less than 90°;

[0010] A monitoring component that measures the displacement of the measuring rod;

[0011] The first direction and the second direction are perpendicular.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution for the pit-crossing training device, the two drive components are symmetrically arranged along the axis of the measuring rod.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution for the pit-crossing training device, the driving assembly includes a driving rod and an auxiliary rod. One end of the driving rod is hinged to the measuring rod, and the other end of the driving rod is hinged to the middle position of the auxiliary rod.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution for the pit-crossing training device, the drive rod has a telescopic function.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution for the pit-crossing training device, the driving component further includes a torsion spring, which keeps the auxiliary rod parallel to the measuring rod when the auxiliary rod is not subjected to external force.

[0016] As a preferred technical solution for the pit-crossing training device, it also includes an elastic element, which is located within the included angle formed by the two drive components. One end of the elastic element is fixedly connected to the bracket, and the other end is fixedly connected to the measuring rod.

[0017] As a preferred technical solution for the pit-crossing training device, the limiting component includes two first limiting members, both of which are disposed on the bracket, and the first limiting members are provided with a first sliding groove along the second direction;

[0018] The two drive rods are located in the first grooves of the two first limiting members and slide in cooperation with the corresponding first limiting members.

[0019] As a preferred technical solution for the pit-crossing training device, the limiting component further includes at least two second limiting members, which are spaced apart on the bracket along the first direction. Each second limiting member has a second sliding groove along the first direction. The measuring rod is disposed in the second sliding groove of the plurality of second limiting members and slides in cooperation with the plurality of second limiting members.

[0020] As a preferred technical solution for the pit-crossing training device, the limiting component further includes a stop member, which is fixed on one side of the measuring rod along the second direction, and the stop member can engage with the second limiting member along the first direction.

[0021] As a preferred technical solution for the pit-crossing training device, it also includes an audible and visual alarm, which is electrically connected to the monitoring component.

[0022] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0023] This invention provides a pothole-crossing training device, which includes a support, a measuring rod, a drive assembly, a limiting assembly, and a monitoring assembly. The measuring rod is slidably mounted on the support along a first direction. One end of each of the two drive assemblies is hinged to one side of the measuring rod along a second direction, and the distance between the other ends of the two drive assemblies is greater than the distance of the pothole along the second direction and less than the distance between the inner edges of the two tires on the vehicle. The drive assemblies are slidably engaged with the support. The limiting assembly is mounted on the support, and the limiting assembly ensures that the angle between the drive assembly and the measuring rod is less than 90°. The monitoring assembly measures the displacement of the measuring rod. The first and second directions are perpendicular. When using this pothole-crossing training device for practice, the driver places the device at one end of the pothole along the first direction. The drive components are adjusted so that the distance between the other ends of the two drive components is greater than the distance of the pothole along the second direction but less than the distance between the inner edges of the vehicle's tires. The other ends of the two drive components are not directly opposite the pothole along the first direction. The driver then moves the vehicle towards the pothole. When the front of the vehicle covers the pothole, the driver cannot observe its location. At this point, if either tire of the pothole-crossing training device contacts its opposite drive component, the tire will drive the other end of the drive component to move along the second direction towards the measuring rod. Since the angle between the drive component and the measuring rod is less than 90°, the drive component pushes the measuring rod. The monitoring component measures the displacement of the measuring rod, which can then alert the driver to reverse the vehicle and repeat the pothole-crossing training. If the monitoring component does not detect any displacement of the measuring rod, the driver can safely pass the pothole. This training device enables drivers to accurately determine the relative position of the pothole and the vehicle's tires, thus preventing the vehicle from falling into the pothole. This improves driving skills and reduces economic losses for drivers. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pit-crossing training device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bracket and limiting component in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] In the picture:

[0027] Y, first direction; X, second direction;

[0028] 1. Support; 2. Measuring rod;

[0029] 3. Drive assembly; 31. Drive rod; 32. Auxiliary rod;

[0030] 41. First limiting component; 411. First slide groove; 42. Second limiting component; 421. Second slide groove; 43. Stop component;

[0031] 5. Elastic components. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The technical solution of the present invention will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0033] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. The terms "first position" and "second position" refer to two different positions. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the first feature in relation to the second feature includes the first feature directly above and diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "under," and "below" the first feature in relation to the second feature includes the first feature directly below and diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0034] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0035] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0036] like Figure 1 and 2As shown, this embodiment provides a pothole-crossing training device, which includes a bracket 1, a measuring rod 2, a drive assembly 3, a limiting assembly, and a monitoring assembly. The measuring rod 2 is slidably mounted on the bracket 1 along a first direction Y. One end of each of the two drive assemblies 3 is hinged to both sides of the measuring rod 2 along a second direction X. The distance between the other ends of the two drive assemblies 3 is greater than the distance of the pothole along the second direction X and less than the distance between the inner edges of the tires on both sides of the vehicle. The drive assemblies 3 are slidably engaged with the bracket 1. The limiting assembly is mounted on the bracket 1, and the limiting assembly makes the angle between the drive assembly 3 and the measuring rod 2 less than 90°. The monitoring assembly measures the displacement of the measuring rod 2. The first direction Y and the second direction X are perpendicular. When using this pothole-crossing training device for training, the driver places the device along the first direction Y to one end of the pothole. The drive components 3 are adjusted so that the distance between the other ends of the two drive components 3 is greater than the distance of the pothole along the second direction X but less than the distance between the inner edges of the tires on both sides of the vehicle. The other ends of the two drive components 3 are not opposite the pothole along the first direction Y. The driver then drives the vehicle towards the pothole. When the front of the vehicle covers the pothole, the driver cannot observe its location. At this time, if either tire on either side of the pothole-crossing training device contacts its opposite drive component 3, the tire will drive the other end of the drive component 3 to move along the second direction X towards the measuring rod 2. Since the angle between the drive component 3 and the measuring rod 2 is less than 90°, the drive component 3 pushes the measuring rod 2. The monitoring component measures the displacement of the measuring rod 2, which can then remind the driver to reverse the vehicle and repeat the pothole-crossing training. If the monitoring component does not detect any displacement of the measuring rod 2, the driver can safely pass the pothole. This training device enables drivers to accurately determine the relative position of a deep pit and the vehicle's tires, thereby preventing the vehicle from falling into the pit. This not only improves the driver's driving skills but also reduces the driver's economic losses.

[0037] Since the angle between the drive assembly 3 and the measuring rod 2 is less than 90°, the drive assembly 3 can drive the measuring rod 2 to slide relative to the bracket along the first direction Y.

[0038] Optionally, the two drive components 3 are symmetrically arranged along the axis of the measuring rod 2. In this embodiment, the measuring rod 2 is located on the center line of the pit, and the two drive components 3 are located on both sides of the center line of the pit. The two drive components 3 are symmetrically arranged along the axis of the measuring rod 2, thereby ensuring that the other ends of the two drive components 3 are not opposite to the pit.

[0039] Optionally, the drive assembly 3 includes a drive rod 31 and an auxiliary rod 32. One end of the drive rod 31 is hinged to the measuring rod 2, and the other end of the drive rod 31 is hinged to the middle position of the auxiliary rod 32. In this embodiment, when the wheel contacts the auxiliary rod 32, since the auxiliary rod 32 is hinged to the drive rod 31, the auxiliary rod 32 can adjust its angle according to the change of the wheel position, thereby preventing the drive rod 31 from damaging the wheel.

[0040] Optionally, the drive rod 31 has a telescopic function. In this embodiment, since the wheel inner edge spacing of different vehicles is different and the size of different pits is different, the telescopic function of the drive rod 31 can make the pit-crossing training device applicable to more scenarios.

[0041] Optionally, the drive assembly 3 also includes a torsion spring. When the auxiliary rod 32 is not subjected to external force, the torsion spring keeps the auxiliary rod 32 parallel to the measuring rod 2. In this embodiment, the auxiliary rod 32 and the drive rod 31 are hinged together by a hinge shaft. A torsion spring is sleeved on the hinge shaft. One support of the torsion spring is fixedly connected to the drive rod 31, and the other support 1 of the torsion spring is fixedly connected to the auxiliary rod 32. The torsion spring ensures that the auxiliary rod 32 remains parallel to the measuring rod 2 when not subjected to external force. The parallelism between the auxiliary rod 32 and the measuring rod 2 prevents the wheel from contacting only one end of the auxiliary rod 32 instead of the entire rod body during wheel movement.

[0042] Optionally, the pothole-crossing training device also includes an elastic element 5, located within the angle formed by the two drive components 3. One end of the elastic element 5 is fixedly connected to the bracket 1, and the other end is fixedly connected to the measuring rod 2. In this embodiment, after the vehicle passes through the pothole-crossing training device or exits the pothole-crossing training device, this setting allows the measuring rod 2 to return to its initial position. Specifically, the elastic element 5 is a tension spring.

[0043] Optionally, the limiting assembly includes two first limiting members 41, both of which are disposed on the bracket 1. Each first limiting member 41 has a first sliding groove 411 along the second direction X. Two drive rods 31 are correspondingly located within the first sliding grooves 411 of the two first limiting members 41 and slide in cooperation with their respective first limiting members 41. In this embodiment, the first limiting members 41 are two limiting posts spaced apart along the first direction Y on the bracket 1. The first limiting members 41 can satisfy the sliding of the drive rods 31 relative to the bracket 1 and their rotation on the bracket 1.

[0044] Optionally, the limiting assembly further includes at least two second limiting members 42, which are spaced apart on the bracket 1 along the first direction Y. Each second limiting member 42 has a second sliding groove 421 along the first direction Y. The measuring rod 2 is disposed within the second sliding grooves 421 of the multiple second limiting members 42 and slides in cooperation with them. In this embodiment, the second limiting members 42 are two limiting posts spaced apart on the bracket 1 along the second direction X. The measuring rod 2 is located within the multiple second limiting grooves, thus allowing the measuring rod 2 to slide only along the first direction Y.

[0045] Optionally, the limiting component further includes a stop member 43, which is fixed to one side of the measuring rod 2 along the second direction X. The stop member 43 can engage with the second limiting member 42 along the first direction Y. In this embodiment, when the driving component 3 is not subjected to external force, the elastic member 5 drives the measuring rod 2 to move towards its initial position. When the stop member 43 abuts against one of the plurality of second limiting members 42, the measuring rod 2 is located at its initial position.

[0046] Optionally, the obstacle-crossing training device also includes an audible and visual alarm, which is electrically connected to the monitoring component. In this embodiment, when the monitoring device detects the position of the measuring rod 2, the monitoring device sends a signal to the audible and visual alarm, which then activates to remind the driver to reverse the vehicle.

[0047] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A training device for navigating pits, characterized in that, include: Support (1); Measuring rod (2), which is slidably disposed on the bracket (1) along the first direction (Y); Two drive components (3), one end of each drive component (3) is hinged to both sides of the measuring rod (2) along the second direction (X), the distance between the other ends of the two drive components (3) is greater than the distance of the pit along the second direction (X) and less than the distance between the inner edges of the tires on both sides of the vehicle, and the drive components (3) are slidably engaged with the bracket (1). A limiting component is provided on the bracket (1), and the limiting component makes the angle between the driving component (3) and the measuring rod (2) less than 90°; A monitoring component that measures the displacement of the measuring rod (2); The first direction (Y) and the second direction (X) are perpendicular; The drive assembly (3) includes a drive rod (31) and an auxiliary rod (32). One end of the drive rod (31) is hinged to the measuring rod (2), and the other end of the drive rod (31) is hinged to the middle position of the auxiliary rod (32). The drive rod (31) has a telescopic function; The limiting component includes two first limiting members (41), both of which are disposed on the bracket (1). The first limiting members (41) are provided with a first groove (411) along the second direction (X). The two drive rods (31) are located in the first grooves (411) of the two first limiting members (41) respectively and slide in cooperation with the corresponding first limiting members (41); The limiting component further includes at least two second limiting members (42), which are spaced apart on the bracket (1) along the first direction (Y). The second limiting members (42) are provided with second sliding grooves (421) along the first direction (Y). The measuring rod (2) is disposed in the second sliding grooves (421) of the plurality of second limiting members (42) and slides in cooperation with the plurality of second limiting members (42).

2. The pit-crossing training device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two drive components (3) are arranged symmetrically along the axis of the measuring rod (2).

3. The pit-crossing training device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive assembly (3) also includes a torsion spring, which makes the auxiliary rod (32) parallel to the measuring rod (2) when the auxiliary rod (32) is not subjected to external force.

4. The pit-crossing training device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an elastic element (5), which is located within the angle formed by the two drive components (3). One end of the elastic element (5) is fixed to the bracket (1), and the other end is fixed to the measuring rod (2).

5. The pit-crossing training device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting component also includes a stop member (43), which is fixed to one side of the measuring rod (2) along the second direction (X) and can engage with the second limiting member (42) along the first direction (Y).

6. The obstacle-crossing training device according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, It also includes an audible and visual alarm, which is electrically connected to the monitoring component.

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