Quick release and storage machine for road cones

Abstract

The application discloses a road cone quick winding and unwinding machine, which comprises a chain tensioning mechanism, a righting mechanism arranged at the lower part of the chain tensioning mechanism, and a chain for connecting a plurality of road cones. The chain tensioning mechanism comprises a guide frame, a first driving assembly arranged at the upper part of the guide frame, and a winding drum rotatably arranged on the first driving assembly. When the first driving assembly drives the winding drum to rotate to tighten the chain, the chain drags the road cones to be horizontally placed on the guide surface of the guide frame and to ascend along the height direction of the guide frame. When the first driving assembly drives the winding drum to rotate to relax the chain, the righting mechanism abuts against the tip of the road cone descending to the ground to right the road cone in cooperation with the pulling of the chain. Only the chain tightening controlled by the chain tensioning mechanism is needed to realize the recovery of the road cones, which is different from the traditional road cone winding and unwinding machine which needs to be grabbed and placed one by one. The winding and unwinding steps of the road cones are simplified, and the winding and unwinding time of the road cones is saved.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This application relates to the field of traffic cone deployment and retrieval equipment, and in particular to a rapid traffic cone deployment and retrieval machine. [Background Technology]

[0002] Traffic cones are frequently placed in construction zones to warn vehicles of upcoming construction or other road conditions. Traditional traffic cone deployment and retrieval machines typically use a cone-grabbing mechanism to pick up the cones and then a transmission mechanism to move them to vehicles or the road surface. This process is complex and time-consuming. In some sections, especially highways, relying solely on traditional traffic cone deployment and retrieval machines can lead to high safety risks and traffic accidents due to the extended placement time, causing inconvenience to construction workers and other road users. [Summary of the Invention]

[0003] This invention discloses a rapid traffic cone deployment and retrieval machine to solve the problem that traditional traffic cone deployment and retrieval machines take too long to deploy traffic cones, resulting in high safety risks and a high risk of traffic accidents on the road section.

[0004] To solve the above problems, the present invention proposes the following solution: a traffic cone quick deployment and retraction machine, comprising a vehicle body, a chain tensioning mechanism connected to the vehicle body, a straightening mechanism disposed at the lower part of the chain tensioning mechanism, and a chain for connecting multiple traffic cones. The chain tensioning mechanism includes a guide frame and a first drive assembly disposed on the upper part of the guide frame, and a drum rotatably disposed on the first drive assembly. The first end of the chain is wound and engaged with the drum, and the end of the chain is pulled to the guide surface of the guide frame. When the first drive assembly drives the drum to rotate to tighten the chain, the chain drags the traffic cones to be placed laterally on the guide surface of the guide frame and rises along the height direction of the guide frame. When the first drive assembly drives the drum to rotate to loosen the chain, the straightening mechanism abuts against the tip of the traffic cone that has descended to the ground to cooperate with the pull of the chain to straighten the traffic cone.

[0005] The guide frame is equipped with a fixed pulley, which is engaged with the chain drive.

[0006] As described above, a traffic cone quick-release and retraction machine has a guide groove on the guide frame for placing the traffic cone, and the two sides of the guide groove are in contact with the two sides of the traffic cone base.

[0007] As described above, a traffic cone quick-release and retraction machine includes a straightening mechanism comprising a flipping frame hinged to the guide frame, a support rod mounted on the flipping frame for abutting the tip of the traffic cone, and a second drive assembly hinged to the flipping frame. The support rod is located behind the guide groove. A sensing component electrically connected to the second drive assembly is provided above the straightening mechanism to sense when the traffic cone has been straightened, thereby triggering the second drive assembly to rotate the flipping frame. The support rod rotates as the flipping frame rotates.

[0008] As described above, in a traffic cone quick-release and retraction machine, the sensing component includes a first sensor and a second sensor. The first sensor is connected to the guide frame and located near the guide groove, and the second sensor is connected to the guide frame and located near the support rod.

[0009] As described above, a traffic cone quick deployment and retraction machine has a pressure plate assembly hinged to the guide frame, and a third drive assembly on the guide frame. The drive end of the third drive assembly is rotatably engaged with the pressure plate assembly to drive the pressure plate assembly to rotate relative to the guide frame in a direction closer to or further away from the guide groove.

[0010] As described above, a traffic cone quick-release and retraction machine includes a pressure plate assembly comprising a vertical tube rotatably engaged with the third drive assembly, and a plurality of pressure plates connected to the vertical tube and hinged to the guide frame, wherein a pressing gap is formed between the pressure plates and the guide groove for pressing the traffic cone.

[0011] In the traffic cone quick-release and take-up machine described above, a third sensor electrically connected to the pressure plate assembly is provided below the pressure plate assembly.

[0012] As described above, a traffic cone quick deployment and retraction machine has guide rods on both sides below the guide frame. Each guide rod includes a guide portion and a connecting portion connected to the guide frame. One end of the guide portion is connected to the connecting portion, and the other end is inclined away from the other guide rod.

[0013] As described above, a traffic cone quick-release and take-up machine has a limiting block at the end of the chain.

[0014] As described above, a traffic cone quick-release and retraction machine has a lateral transmission mechanism on its vehicle body, and the chain tensioning mechanism is slidably engaged with the lateral transmission mechanism.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, this application has the following advantages:

[0016] In this embodiment of the invention, when it is necessary to place traffic cones on the road surface, the chain is loosened by controlling the drum in the chain tensioning mechanism, so that the traffic cone descends along the height direction of the guide frame until the base touches the ground. At this time, the straightening mechanism will press against the tip of the traffic cone, so that the traffic cone changes from a horizontally placed state to an inclined state. Because the base of the traffic cone is pulling the chain, and with the forward movement of the vehicle, the traffic cone will be straightened on the road surface due to the friction of the ground. When it is necessary to retrieve the traffic cone, the chain is tightened by controlling the chain tensioning mechanism to retrieve the traffic cone. This is different from the traditional traffic cone retrieval machine, which requires grabbing and placing one by one. The traffic cone retrieval steps are simplified, thereby saving traffic cone retrieval time, reducing the safety risks of the construction section, and facilitating construction personnel and vehicle drivers in the section. [Attached Image Description]

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a traffic cone rapid deployment and retraction machine in this embodiment;

[0019] Figure 2 This is the embodiment Figure 1 Enlarged view of A in the middle;

[0020] Figure 3 This is the embodiment Figure 1 Enlarged view of B in the middle;

[0021] Figure 4 This is in this embodiment Figure 1 A rear view viewed from behind the vehicle body, looking forward.

[0022] Figure 5 This is in this embodiment Figure 1 A right-hand view of the vehicle viewed from right to left.

Detailed Implementation Methods

[0023] To make the technical problems solved, the technical solutions, and the beneficial effects of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention.

[0024] like Figure 1-5As shown, a traffic cone quick-release and retraction machine includes a vehicle body 1, a chain tensioning mechanism 3 connected to the vehicle body 1, a straightening mechanism 4 disposed at the lower part of the chain tensioning mechanism 3, and a chain 5 for connecting multiple traffic cones. The chain tensioning mechanism 3 includes a guide frame 31 and a first drive assembly 32 disposed on the upper part of the guide frame 31, and a drum 33 rotatably disposed on the first drive assembly 32. The first end of the chain 5 is wound and engaged with the drum 33, and the end of the chain 5 is pulled to the guide surface of the guide frame 31. When the first drive assembly 32 drives the drum 33 to rotate to tighten the chain 5, the chain 5 drags the traffic cone to be placed laterally on the guide surface of the guide frame 31 and rises along the height direction of the guide frame 31. When the first drive assembly 32 drives the drum 33 to rotate to loosen the chain 5, the straightening mechanism 4 abuts against the tip of the traffic cone that has descended to the ground to cooperate with the pulling of the chain 5 to straighten the traffic cone.

[0025] In this embodiment, when it is necessary to place the traffic cone 100 on the road surface, the chain is simply loosened by the chain tensioning mechanism, so that the traffic cone 100 descends along the height direction of the chain tensioning mechanism until the base touches the ground. At this time, the straightening mechanism will press against the tip of the traffic cone 100, so that the traffic cone 100 changes from a horizontally placed state to an inclined state. Because the base of the traffic cone 100 is pulling the chain, and with the forward movement of the vehicle, the traffic cone 100 will be straightened on the road surface due to the friction of the ground. When it is necessary to retrieve the traffic cone 100, the chain is simply tightened by the chain tensioning mechanism. This is different from the traditional traffic cone 100 retrieval machine, which requires grabbing and placing each one individually. The retrieval and placement steps of the traffic cone 100 are simplified, thereby saving the retrieval and placement time of the traffic cone 100, reducing the safety risks of the construction section, and facilitating construction personnel and vehicle drivers in the section.

[0026] Furthermore, the vehicle body 1 is provided with a transverse transmission mechanism 2, and the chain tensioning mechanism 3 is slidably engaged with the transverse transmission mechanism 2.

[0027] Preferably, the function of the transverse transmission mechanism 2 is to place the traffic cone 100 obliquely by moving the chain tensioning mechanism 3, because the traffic cone 100 in the construction section is usually closed by oblique lines, otherwise it would be a construction section with a large opening, which could easily mislead vehicles and drivers.

[0028] Furthermore, the guide frame 31 is provided with a guide groove 34 for placing the traffic cone. The two sides of the guide groove 34 are in contact with the two sides of the traffic cone base to stabilize the horizontally placed traffic cone.

[0029] Furthermore, the chain tensioning mechanism 3 includes a guide frame 31 and a first drive assembly 32 disposed on the upper part of the guide frame 31, and a drum 33 rotatably disposed on the first drive assembly 32. The guide frame 31 is provided with a guide groove 34. The first end of the chain 5 is wound and engaged with the drum 33, and the end of the chain 5 is pulled to the guide groove 34. When the first drive assembly 32 drives the drum 33 to rotate, the chain 5 drags the road cone 100 up and down on the guide groove 34.

[0030] In this embodiment, the guide groove 34 is vertically arranged. When the traffic cone 100 is retrieved, the base of the traffic cone 100 will be close to the guide groove 34 and can move on the guide groove 34. The chain 5 is like a measuring tape, and the measuring tape itself is equivalent to the drum 33. The chain 5 will be wound around the drum 33. When the drive end of the first drive component 32 rotates, it will drive the drum 33 to rotate forward or backward, which will in turn drive the chain 5 to loosen or tighten. Moreover, the first drive component 32 is a motor, which rotates very fast. Therefore, the speed of retrieving or placing the traffic cone 100 will be very fast.

[0031] Furthermore, the straightening mechanism 4 includes a flipping frame 41 hinged to the guide frame 31, a support rod 42 mounted on the flipping frame 41 for abutting the tip of the traffic cone 100, and a second drive assembly 43 hinged to the flipping frame 41. The support rod 42 is located behind the guide groove 34. A sensing assembly 6 electrically connected to the second drive assembly 43 is provided above the straightening mechanism 4 to sense that the traffic cone 100 has been straightened, thereby triggering the second drive assembly 43 to drive the flipping frame 41 to rotate. The support rod 42 rotates as the flipping frame 41 rotates.

[0032] Furthermore, the sensing component 6 includes a first sensor 61 and a second sensor 62. The first sensor 61 is connected to the guide frame 31 and is located near the guide groove 34. The second sensor 62 is connected to the guide frame 31 and is located near the support rod 42.

[0033] In this embodiment, when a traffic cone 100 needs to be placed on a road section, the first drive assembly 32 first drives the drum 33 to rotate clockwise, the chain 5 loosens, and the traffic cone 100 closest to the ground descends until its base touches the ground. However, during the descent, because the support rod 42 is higher than the ground, it will press against the tip of the traffic cone 100, causing the entire traffic cone 100 to tilt. Because the vehicle body 1 is always moving forward, and the chain 5 pulls the traffic cone 100, the traffic cone 100 will slowly return from the tilted state to the upright state. Furthermore, because the detection path of the first sensor 61 is aligned with the base of the traffic cone 100 when it is placed horizontally, while the detection path of the second sensor 62 is aligned with... The tip of the traffic cone 100 when placed horizontally. After the traffic cone 100 is aligned, the first sensor 61 will detect that the base of the traffic cone 100 has left the detection path of the first sensor 61, and the second sensor 62 will detect that the base of the traffic cone 100 has not left the detection path of the second sensor 62. Then, the second drive component 43 will be controlled to pull the flipping frame 41 to rotate relative to the guide frame 31. The support rod 42 will also rotate with the rotation of the flipping frame 41, thereby preventing the support rod 42 from knocking over the traffic cone 100. When the traffic cone 100 needs to be retrieved, the support rod 42 is always in an open state. In short, the function of the support rod 42 is to assist in aligning the horizontally placed traffic cone 100.

[0034] Preferably, the second drive component 43 is a cylinder.

[0035] Furthermore, the guide frame 31 is provided with a pressure plate assembly 36 that is hinged to it, and the guide frame 31 is provided with a third drive assembly 7. The drive end of the third drive assembly 7 is rotatably engaged with the pressure plate assembly 36 to drive the pressure plate assembly 36 to rotate relative to the guide frame 31 in a direction closer to or farther from the guide groove 34.

[0036] Furthermore, the pressure plate assembly 36 includes a vertical tube 361 that rotates with the third drive assembly 7, and a plurality of pressure plates 362 that are connected to the vertical tube 361 and hinged with the guide frame 31. A pressing gap is formed between the pressure plate 362 and the guide groove 34 for pressing the road cone 100.

[0037] In this embodiment, the third drive component 7 is a cylinder. The third drive component 7 will drive the vertical tube 361 to rotate, which in turn will drive the pressure plate component 36 to rotate. When all the traffic cones 100 are retracted, the pressure plate component 36 will press the base of the traffic cone 100 to prevent the traffic cone 100 from becoming unstable in the guide groove 34.

[0038] Furthermore, a third sensor 8 electrically connected to the pressure plate assembly 36 is provided below it.

[0039] In this embodiment, the third sensor 8 is located between the two traffic cones 100 closest to the ground, so the tip of the traffic cone 100 will pass through the detection path of the third sensor 8. When the penultimate traffic cone 100 passes through and a preset time is reached, the third sensor 8 will trigger the pressure plate assembly 36 to press the traffic cone 100.

[0040] Furthermore, a limiting block 51 is provided at the end of the chain 5.

[0041] In this embodiment, when the road cone 100 is recovered, the limiting block 51 will abut against the road cone 100 closest to the ground to ensure that each road cone 100 is closely arranged and not too loose, so as to prevent it from falling easily.

[0042] Furthermore, guide rods 35 are respectively provided on both sides below the guide frame 31. Each guide rod 35 includes a guide portion 351 and a connecting portion 352 connected to the guide frame 31. One end of the guide portion 351 is connected to the connecting portion 352, and the other end is inclined away from the other guide rod 35.

[0043] In this embodiment, the guide rod 35 serves to guide the road cone 100 to easily enter the guide groove 34.

[0044] Furthermore, the guide frame 31 is provided with a fixed pulley 9, which is in transmission cooperation with the chain 5.

[0045] In this embodiment, the fixed pulley 9 serves as an auxiliary transmission chain 5.

[0046] The above description is one implementation method provided in conjunction with specific content, and does not imply that the specific implementation of this application is limited to these descriptions. Any methods or structures that are similar to or identical to those of this application, or any technical deductions or substitutions made based on the concept of this application, should be considered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A rapid traffic cone deployment and retraction machine, characterized in that, The system includes a vehicle body (1), a chain tensioning mechanism (3) connected to the vehicle body (1), a straightening mechanism (4) located at the lower part of the chain tensioning mechanism (3), and a chain (5) for connecting multiple traffic cones. The chain tensioning mechanism (3) includes a guide frame (31) and a first drive assembly (32) located on the upper part of the guide frame (31), and a drum (33) rotatably mounted on the first drive assembly (32). The first end of the chain (5) is wound around the drum (33), and the end of the chain (5) is pulled to... On the guide surface of the guide frame (31), when the first drive assembly (32) drives the drum (33) to rotate to tighten the chain (5), the chain (5) drags the traffic cone to be placed laterally on the guide surface of the guide frame (31) and rises along the height direction of the guide frame (31). When the first drive assembly (32) drives the drum (33) to rotate to loosen the chain (5), the straightening mechanism (4) abuts against the tip of the traffic cone that has descended to the ground to cooperate with the pull of the chain (5) to straighten the traffic cone. The chain tensioning mechanism (3) is provided with a fixed pulley (9), which is in transmission cooperation with the chain (5); The guide frame (31) is provided with a guide groove (34) for placing the traffic cone, and the two sides of the guide groove (34) are in contact with the two sides of the traffic cone base. The straightening mechanism (4) includes a flipping frame (41) hinged to the guide frame (31), a support rod (42) mounted on the flipping frame (41) and used to abut against the tip of the traffic cone, and a second drive assembly (43) hinged to the flipping frame (41). The support rod (42) is located behind the guide groove (34). A sensing assembly (6) electrically connected to the second drive assembly (43) is provided above the straightening mechanism (4) to sense that the traffic cone has been straightened, thereby triggering the second drive assembly (43) to drive the flipping frame (41) to rotate. The support rod (42) rotates with the rotation of the flipping frame (41). The sensing component (6) includes a first sensor (61) and a second sensor (62). The first sensor (61) is connected to the guide frame (31) and located near the guide groove (34). The second sensor (62) is connected to the guide frame (31) and located near the support rod (42).

2. The traffic cone rapid deployment and retraction machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide frame (31) is provided with a pressure plate assembly (36) that is hinged to it. The guide frame (31) is provided with a third drive assembly (7). The drive end of the third drive assembly (7) is rotatably engaged with the pressure plate assembly (36) to drive the pressure plate assembly (36) to rotate relative to the guide frame (31) in a direction closer to or farther from the guide groove (34).

3. A traffic cone rapid deployment and retraction machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pressure plate assembly (36) includes a vertical tube (361) that rotates with the third drive assembly (7), and a plurality of pressure plates (362) that are connected to the vertical tube (361) and hinged with the guide frame (31). A pressing gap for pressing the traffic cone is formed between the pressure plate (362) and the guide groove (34).

4. A traffic cone rapid deployment and retraction machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, A third sensor (8) electrically connected to the pressure plate assembly (36) is provided below it.

5. A traffic cone rapid deployment and retraction machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, Guide rods (35) are provided on both sides below the guide frame (31). Each guide rod (35) includes a guide part (351) and a connecting part (352) connected to the guide frame (31). One end of the guide part (351) is connected to the connecting part (352), and the other end is inclined away from the other guide rod (35).

6. A traffic cone rapid deployment and retraction machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The chain (5) is provided with a limiting block (51) at its end.

7. A traffic cone rapid deployment and retraction machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle body (1) is provided with a transverse transmission mechanism (2), and the chain tensioning mechanism (3) is slidably engaged with the transverse transmission mechanism (2).

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