A highway toll collection device and method

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of portable toll collection technology, and discloses a highway toll collection device and method, including a telescopic unit, a flip-top unit, and an unlocking unit. The invention features a telescopic unit where the toll collector rotates a positioning sleeve, causing the internal push rod and receiving container to change position, thus adapting to vehicles of different heights and broadening its applicability. The toll collector pushes a lever, causing the push rod to move forward, which in turn moves the receiving container forward synchronously, ensuring it is positioned within reach of the driver / passenger. The flip-top unit allows the toll collector to open by rotating a push rod and pressing a connecting arm, opening the receiving container that carries the toll card, invoice, and money. Finally, the unlocking unit allows the sealing cover to rotate, moving a bottom lever and a pressing plate, creating a gap between the pressing plate and the sealing cover for holding the invoice and money. This allows drivers / passengers to complete the toll payment from inside their vehicles, making the process faster and more convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of portable toll collection technology, specifically, it relates to a highway toll collection device and method. Background Technology

[0002] As highway systems become more mature, the number of private cars increases, the logistics industry develops, and the demand for long-distance passenger and freight transport rises, highway tolls have become a common issue for people.

[0003] The existing highway toll collection system primarily uses two methods: manual toll collection and ETC (Electronic Toll Collection). ETC eliminates the cumbersome manual payment process, as vehicles no longer need to stop at highway toll booths to collect and return cards, greatly improving convenience. However, for older individuals or those who urgently need to pay in cash, manual toll collection remains equally important and therefore irreplaceable.

[0004] However, in the actual operation of manual toll collection, some drivers, due to their own driving skills, park far from the payment point when paying, but the vehicle cannot be moved left or right. As a result, when it is time to pay, the driver has to get out of the car to pay, and after paying, they have to get back in the car to fasten their seat belt again. The operation is quite troublesome and does not improve traffic efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0006] A highway toll collection device includes a telescopic unit, a flip-up unit, and an unlocking unit.

[0007] The telescopic unit includes a positioning sleeve, an installation cavity is provided inside the positioning sleeve, a top rod is slidably arranged inside the installation cavity, a receiving bucket is fixedly installed at the end of the top rod, and a sealing cover is movably covered on the surface of the receiving bucket;

[0008] The flip-top unit includes a rotating column, which is installed in the unlocking slot of the top rod. A push rod is installed at one end of the rotating column. The outer wall of the push rod is movably disposed inside the top rod and the push rod movably passes through the positioning sleeve. A spiral guide rail is provided on the rotating column. An L-shaped bracket is slidably disposed on the spiral guide rail. A synchronous pressure plate is movably disposed at the end of the L-shaped bracket. A connecting arm is slidably disposed on the synchronous pressure plate. The end of the connecting arm is installed on the outer wall of the sealing cover.

[0009] The unlocking unit includes an unlocking top block and a pressing plate. The unlocking top block is installed at the end of a top rod, and a pull rod is installed on the pressing plate. The pull rod moves through the sealing cover, and a top plate is installed at the end of the pull rod. The pressing plate is located inside the sealing cover, and the top plate is located outside the sealing cover.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a second mounting seat is installed on the side wall of the positioning sleeve, and a first mounting seat is movably disposed on the second mounting seat. The outer wall of the first mounting seat is fixedly installed on the surface of the toll booth window. The length of the positioning sleeve is less than the length of the toll booth window. A positioning clamp is installed on the outer wall of the toll booth window. The positioning clamp and the positioning sleeve are located on the same vertical plane, and the bottom of the positioning sleeve is flush with the positioning clamp.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a limiting slider is installed on the outer wall of the top rod, the outer wall of the limiting slider is slidably disposed on the limiting groove, the limiting groove is opened inside the mounting cavity, a slot is opened on the surface of the limiting slider, and a plug rod is movably inserted into the slot, with both sides of the plug rod installed on the inner wall of the mounting cavity.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a reset spring is sleeved on the outer wall of the insertion rod, one side of the reset spring is engaged with the inner wall of the mounting cavity, and the other side of the reset spring is engaged with the side wall of the limiting slider.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a locking groove is formed on the inner wall of the top rod, and a push rod penetrates the inside of the locking groove. A positioning assembly is installed inside the locking groove. The positioning assembly includes two positioning plates and two tension springs. The two positioning plates are installed on the side wall of the push rod and are respectively attached to the inner walls on both sides of the locking groove. One side of the two tension springs is installed on the inner wall of the locking groove, and the other side is installed on the push rod. The two tension springs are located on the same straight line.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, horizontal plates are installed at both ends of the rotating column, the diameter of the horizontal plates being larger than the diameter of the rotating column, a bearing is snapped onto the outer wall of the push rod, the outer wall of the bearing is snapped into the inside of the top rod, and a push handle is installed at the end of the push rod located outside the positioning sleeve, and an anti-slip sleeve is installed on the push handle.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a positioning protrusion is installed at the bottom of the L-shaped bracket, the positioning protrusion is slidably disposed on the spiral guide rail, a positioning guide rail is slidably disposed at the top of the synchronous pressure plate, the positioning guide rail is installed on the unlocking groove, and two connecting plates are installed on the back of the synchronous pressure plate, each of the two connecting plates having a strip-shaped groove, the strip-shaped groove being a through groove.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a rotating shaft is fixedly installed on the connecting arm, the side wall of the rotating shaft is movably disposed on the top rod, and a torsion spring is snapped between the connecting arm and the top rod. A sliding rod is installed at the end of the connecting arm, the curve formed by the connecting arm and the sliding rod is tangent to the surface of the synchronous pressure plate, the connecting arm is inserted into the groove of the two connecting plates, and the sliding rod is slidably disposed on the strip groove.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an insert is installed on the inner wall of the sealing cover, a baffle is slidably disposed in the cavity of the inner wall of the sealing cover, a pull rod is disposed through the inside of the baffle, and a compression spring is sleeved on the outer wall of the pull rod. One side of the compression spring is engaged in the cavity, and the other side is engaged in the side wall of the baffle.

[0018] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the highway toll collection method comprises the following steps:

[0019] Step 1: Angle adjustment. The toll collector rotates the positioning sleeve, which causes the internal top rod and receiving bucket to change position, thus adapting to vehicles of different heights for toll collection.

[0020] Step 2: Length adjustment. The toll collector pushes the push lever, which in turn causes the connected top rod to change position. The top rod begins to move forward, which in turn moves the bucket forward in sync, ensuring that the bucket is moved to a position that the driver and passengers can reach with their arms.

[0021] Step 3: Open the receiving hopper. The toll collector rotates the push rod, which drives the rotating column at the end to rotate. The rotating column drives the synchronous pressure plate to move synchronously. Pressing the connecting arm drives the sealing cover to open, opening the receiving hopper for transporting highway cards, invoices and money.

[0022] Step 4: Open the ticket holder, rotate the sealing cover, causing the top plate and unlocking block to press together, which in turn moves the bottom lever and push plate, creating a gap between the push plate and the sealing cover to hold the tickets and paper money.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0024] This invention, by incorporating a telescopic unit, allows the toll collector to rotate a positioning sleeve, which in turn shifts the position of the internal top rod and receiving bucket, adapting to vehicles of varying heights and thus broadening its applicability. The toll collector also pushes a lever, which in turn moves the connected top rod forward, causing the receiving bucket to move synchronously forward, ensuring it is within reach of the driver or passenger. A flip-top unit is also included; rotating the push rod causes a rotating column at its end to rotate, which in turn moves a synchronous pressure plate, pressing the connecting arm to open the sealing cover and release the receiving bucket carrying the toll card, invoice, and money. Finally, an unlocking unit is installed; rotating the sealing cover causes the top plate and unlocking block to press against each other, moving the bottom pull rod and pressing plate, creating a gap between the pressing plate and the sealing cover for holding the tickets and money. This ensures that the toll collector can complete the toll collection operation while seated inside the booth, and that drivers can pay from inside their vehicles without needing to get out.

[0025] The specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0026] In the attached diagram:

[0027] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a highway toll collection device;

[0028] Figure 2 A side view of a highway toll collection device;

[0029] Figure 3 A three-dimensional diagram of a telescopic unit for a highway toll collection device;

[0030] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of a telescopic unit of a highway toll collection device;

[0031] Figure 5 A highway toll collection device Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0032] Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of the top rod of a highway toll collection device;

[0033] Figure 7 A highway toll collection device Figure 5 Enlarged view at point B in the middle;

[0034] Figure 8 A three-dimensional diagram of the top lever of a highway toll collection device;

[0035] Figure 9 A highway toll collection device Figure 8 Enlarged view of a portion of the image;

[0036] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view of the sealing cover of a highway toll collection device.

[0037] In the picture:

[0038] 100. Telescopic unit; 101. Toll booth window; 1011. Positioning clamp; 1012. First mounting base; 102. Positioning sleeve; 1021. Second mounting base; 1022. Mounting cavity; 1023. Limiting slide groove; 103. Top rod; 1031. Push rod; 1032. Push handle; 1033. Limiting slider; 1034. Slot; 1035. Locking slot; 1036. Unlocking slot; 104. Receiving bucket; 105. Sealing cover; 1051. Connecting arm; 1052. Slide rod; 1053. Rotating shaft; 1054. Torsion spring; 1055. Inserting bucket; 106. Inserting rod; 1061. Return spring;

[0039] 200. Flip-top unit; 201. Rotating column; 2011. Spiral guide rail; 2012. Horizontal plate; 202. Positioning protrusion; 2021. L-shaped bracket; 2022. Synchronous pressure plate; 2023. Positioning guide rail; 203. Connecting plate; 2031. Strip groove;

[0040] 300. Unlocking unit; 301. Button; 3011. Pull rod; 3012. Top plate; 302. Unlocking top block; 303. Compression spring; 3031. Baffle;

[0041] 400. Positioning component; 401. Positioning plate; 402. Tension spring. Detailed Implementation

[0042] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention.

[0043] Example 1:

[0044] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, a highway toll collection device includes a telescopic unit 100, a flip-up unit 200, and an unlocking unit 300.

[0045] The telescopic unit 100 includes a positioning sleeve 102, an installation cavity 1022 is provided inside the positioning sleeve 102, a top rod 103 is slidably arranged inside the installation cavity 1022, a receiving bucket 104 is fixedly installed at the end of the top rod 103, and a sealing cover 105 is movably covered on the surface of the receiving bucket 104; when the toll collector rotates the positioning sleeve 102, the rotation of the positioning sleeve 102 causes the top rod 103 and the receiving bucket 104 inside to change position, thereby adapting to the toll collection of vehicles of different heights; and pushes the push rod 1031, which pushes the connected top rod 103 to change position, the top rod 103 begins to move forward, thereby causing the receiving bucket 104 to move forward synchronously, ensuring that the receiving bucket 104 is moved to a position that the driver's arm can reach.

[0046] The flip-top unit 200 includes a rotating column 201, which is installed in the unlocking slot 1036 of the top rod 103. A push rod 1031 is installed at one end of the rotating column 201. The outer wall of the push rod 1031 is movably disposed inside the top rod 103, and the push rod 1031 movably passes through the positioning sleeve 102. A spiral guide rail 2011 is provided on the rotating column 201. An L-shaped bracket 2021 is slidably disposed on the spiral guide rail 2011. A synchronous pressure plate 2022 is movably disposed at the end of the L-shaped bracket 2021. A connecting arm 1051 is slidably disposed on the synchronous pressure plate 2022. The end of the connecting arm 1051 is installed on the outer wall of the sealing cover 105. When the toll collector rotates the push rod 1031, the rotating column 201 at the end of the push rod 1031 rotates. The rotating column 201 drives the synchronous pressure plate 2022 to move synchronously. Pressing the connecting arm causes the sealing cover 105 to open, opening the receiving hopper 104 for transporting the toll card, invoice and money.

[0047] The unlocking unit 300 includes an unlocking top block 302 and a push plate 301. The unlocking top block 302 is installed at the end of the top rod 103. A pull rod 3011 is installed on the push plate 301, which movably passes through the sealing cover 105. A top plate 3012 is installed at the end of the pull rod 3011. The push plate 301 is located inside the sealing cover 105, and the top plate 3012 is located outside the sealing cover 105. When the sealing cover 105 rotates, it causes the top plate 3012 and the unlocking top block 302 to press together, which in turn causes the pull rod 3011 and the push plate 301 at the bottom to move, creating a gap between the push plate 301 and the sealing cover 105 for holding tickets and paper money.

[0048] like Figures 1 to 10As shown, in a specific embodiment, a second mounting base 1021 is installed on the side wall of the positioning sleeve 102. A first mounting base 1012 is movably disposed on the second mounting base 1021. The outer wall of the first mounting base 1012 is fixedly installed on the surface of the toll booth window 101. The length of the positioning sleeve 102 is less than the length of the toll booth window 101. A positioning clamp 1011 is installed on the outer wall of the toll booth window 101. The positioning clamp 1011 and the positioning sleeve 102 are located on the same vertical plane, and the bottom of the positioning sleeve 102 is flush with the positioning clamp 1011. By rotating the positioning sleeve 102, the second mounting base 1021 on the side wall of the positioning sleeve 102 rotates around the first mounting base 1012, thereby causing the top rod 103 and the receiving bucket 104 at the top to change position synchronously, thus accommodating drivers at different angles, i.e., vehicles of different heights.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, further, a limiting slider 1033 is installed on the outer wall of the top rod 103. The outer wall of the limiting slider 1033 is slidably disposed on the limiting groove 1023, which is opened inside the mounting cavity 1022. A slot 1034 is opened on the surface of the limiting slider 1033. A plug rod 106 is movably inserted into the slot 1034, and both sides of the plug rod 106 are installed on the inner wall of the mounting cavity 1022. A return spring 1061 is sleeved on the outer wall of the plug rod 106. One side of the return spring 1061 is engaged with the inner wall of the mounting cavity 1022, and the other side of the return spring 1061 is engaged with the side wall of the limiting slider 1033. After the push rod 103 moves inside the positioning sleeve 102, the limiting slider 1033 on the side wall of the push rod 103 slides on the limiting groove 1023, ensuring that the push rod 103 as a whole will not rotate during the movement, thus ensuring the position of the receiving bucket 104. During the movement of the limiting slider 1033, it pushes the return spring 1061 at the end to compress. The already compressed return spring 1061 allows the push rod 103 to automatically reset after being released, making its operation simpler.

[0050] Example 2:

[0051] The difference between the above embodiments and this embodiment is that: Figures 1 to 10As shown, the inner wall of the push rod 103 further includes a locking groove 1035, through which the push rod 1031 penetrates. A positioning assembly 400 is installed inside the locking groove 1035. The positioning assembly 400 includes two positioning plates 401 and two tension springs 402. The two positioning plates 401 are mounted on the side wall of the push rod 1031 and respectively abut against the inner walls of both sides of the locking groove 1035. One side of each tension spring 402 is mounted on the inner wall of the locking groove 1035, and the other side is mounted on the push rod 1031. The two tension springs 402 are located on the same straight line. After the push rod 1031 rotates, the tension springs 402 can be pulled back to their original position by tension, and the positioning plates 401 ensure that the push rod 1031 can push the push rod 103 to move.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, horizontal plates 2012 are installed at both ends of the rotating column 201. The diameter of the horizontal plates 2012 is larger than that of the rotating column 201. A bearing is snapped onto the outer wall of the push rod 1031. The outer wall of the bearing is snapped into the inside of the top rod 103. A push handle 1032 is installed at the end of the push rod 1031 located outside the positioning sleeve 102. An anti-slip sleeve is installed on the push handle 1032. A positioning protrusion 202 is installed at the bottom of the L-shaped bracket 2021. The positioning protrusion 202 is slidably mounted on the spiral guide rail 2011. A positioning guide rail 2023 is slidably mounted on the top of the synchronous pressure plate 2022. The positioning guide rail 2023 is installed on the unlocking groove 1036. Two connecting plates 203 are installed on the back of the synchronous pressure plate 2022. Both connecting plates 203 have a strip groove 2031. The strip groove 2031 is a through groove. After the push rod 1031 rotates, it drives the rotating column 201 at the end of the push handle 1032 to rotate synchronously. The rotating column 201 has a spiral guide rail 2011 on its surface. At this time, the position of the spiral guide rail 2011 changes. The spiral guide rail 2011 drives the positioning protrusion 202 and the L-shaped bracket 2021 to move outward, pushing the synchronous pressure plate 2022 at the end to move along the positioning guide rail 2023 to the receiving bucket 104.

[0053] Example 3:

[0054] The difference between the above embodiments and this embodiment is that: Figures 1 to 10As shown, a rotating shaft 1053 is fixedly mounted on the connecting arm 1051. The side wall of the rotating shaft 1053 is movably mounted on the top rod 103, and a torsion spring 1054 is engaged between the connecting arm 1051 and the top rod 103. A slide rod 1052 is mounted at the end of the connecting arm 1051. The curve formed by the connecting arm 1051 and the slide rod 1052 is tangent to the surface of the synchronous pressure plate 2022. The connecting arm 1051 is inserted into the grooves of the two connecting plates 203, and the slide rod 1052 is slidably mounted on the strip groove 2031. The synchronous pressure plate 2022 presses the connecting arm 1051, pushing the connecting arm 1051 to rotate around the rotating shaft 1053. The torsion spring 1054 on the rotating shaft 1053 also rotates. The torsion spring 1054 facilitates the later reset of the rotating shaft 1053. After the connecting arm 1051 rotates, the sealing cover 105 at the end can be rotated, thereby opening the receiving bucket 104.

[0055] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, a hopper 1055 is installed on the inner wall of the sealing cover 105. A baffle 3031 is slidably disposed in the cavity of the inner wall of the sealing cover 105. A pull rod 3011 is disposed through the inside of the baffle 3031. A compression spring 303 is sleeved on the outer wall of the pull rod 3011. One side of the compression spring 303 is engaged in the cavity, and the other side is engaged in the side wall of the baffle 3031. After the sealing cover 105 is rotated, the top plate 3012 on the sealing cover 105 contacts the unlocking top block 302, pushing the top plate 3012 and the pull rod 3011 to move inward, opening the gap between the button plate 301 and the sealing cover 105. The operator can place tickets or cards in it, and coins on the hopper. When released, the button plate 301 is lifted by the compression spring 303, so that the button plate 301 and the sealing cover 105 lock the held items, and the hopper 104 seals simultaneously, improving the sealing effect.

[0056] This invention also discloses a method for toll collection on highways, the steps of which are as follows:

[0057] Step 1: Angle adjustment. The toll collector rotates the positioning sleeve 102. The rotation of the positioning sleeve 102 causes the internal top rod 103 and the receiving bucket 104 to change position, thereby adapting to the toll collection of vehicles of different heights.

[0058] Step 2: Length adjustment. The toll collector pushes the push rod 1031, which in turn causes the connected top rod 103 to change position. The top rod 103 begins to move forward, which in turn drives the receiving bucket 104 to move forward in sync, ensuring that the receiving bucket 104 is moved to a position that the driver and passengers can reach with their arms.

[0059] Step 3: Open the receiving hopper. The toll collector rotates the push rod 1031, which drives the rotating column 201 at the end to rotate. The rotating column 201 drives the synchronous pressure plate 2022 to move synchronously. Pressing the connecting arm drives the sealing cover 105 to open, opening the receiving hopper 104 for transporting highway cards, invoices and money.

[0060] Step 4: Open the bill holder, rotate the sealing cover 105, causing the top plate 3012 and the unlocking top block 302 to press together, which in turn causes the bottom pull rod 3011 and the push plate 301 to move, leaving a gap between the push plate 301 and the sealing cover 105 for holding the bills and paper money.

[0061] The implementation principle of a highway toll collection device and method in this embodiment is as follows:

[0062] When toll collection is required, the operator of the toll booth needs to collect the highway card and collect the fee, which requires the use of this device.

[0063] The operator first rotates the positioning sleeve 102, causing the second mounting seat 1021 on the side wall of the positioning sleeve 102 to rotate around the first mounting seat 1012, thereby causing the top rod 103 and the receiving bucket 104 to change position synchronously, thus accommodating drivers at different angles, i.e., vehicles of different heights.

[0064] Next, the operator needs to push the push handle 1032, which drives the push rod 1031 and the push rod 103 at the end to move outward synchronously. The push rod 103 can move inside the positioning sleeve 102, and thus can move to different positions, so that the relative distance between the push rod 103 and the positioning sleeve 102 becomes longer, which is suitable for drivers who need to park at a long distance.

[0065] After the push rod 103 moves inside the positioning sleeve 102, the limiting slider 1033 on the side wall of the push rod 103 slides on the limiting groove 1023, ensuring that the push rod 103 as a whole will not rotate during the movement, thus ensuring the position of the receiving bucket 104. During the movement of the limiting slider 1033, the return spring 1061 at the end is pushed to compress. The already compressed return spring 1061 allows the push rod 103 to automatically reset after being released, making its operation simpler.

[0066] Next, the operator needs to open the sealing cover 105 and rotate the push handle 1032. The push handle 1032 drives the push rod 1031 to rotate. After the push rod 1031 rotates, the tension spring 402 on the push rod 1031 twists, which helps the push rod 1031 return to its initial position. After the push rod 1031 rotates, it drives the rotating column 201 at the end of the push handle 1032 to rotate synchronously. The rotating column 201 has a spiral guide rail 2011 on its surface. At this time, the position of the spiral guide rail 2011 changes, and the spiral guide rail 2011 drives the positioning protrusion 202 and the L-shaped bracket 202. 1. Move outwards, pushing the end synchronous pressure plate 2022 along the positioning guide rail 2023 towards the receiving bucket 104. The synchronous pressure plate 2022 is fitted with a connecting arm 1051, and the connecting arm 1051 is in an inclined state. The synchronous pressure plate 2022 squeezes the connecting arm 1051, pushing the connecting arm 1051 to start rotating around the rotating shaft 1053. The torsion spring 1054 on the rotating shaft 1053 also rotates. The torsion spring 1054 facilitates the later reset of the rotating shaft 1053. After the connecting arm 1051 rotates, the end sealing cover 105 can be rotated, thereby opening the receiving bucket 104.

[0067] When the sealing cover 105 is rotated, the top plate 3012 on the sealing cover 105 contacts the unlocking top block 302, pushing the top plate 3012 and the pull rod 3011 to move inward, opening the gap between the button plate 301 and the sealing cover 105. The operator can place tickets or cards inside, and coins on the receiving hopper. When released, the button plate 301 is lifted by the compression spring 303, so that the button plate 301 and the sealing cover 105 lock the held items, and the receiving hopper 104 seals simultaneously, improving the sealing effect.

Claims

1. A highway toll collection device, comprising a telescopic unit (100), a flip-up unit (200), and an unlocking unit (300), characterized in that, The telescopic unit (100) includes a positioning sleeve (102), the positioning sleeve (102) has an installation cavity (1022) inside, a top rod (103) is slidably arranged inside the installation cavity (1022), a receiving bucket (104) is fixedly installed at the end of the top rod (103), and a sealing cover (105) is movably covered on the surface of the receiving bucket (104). The flip-top unit (200) includes a rotating column (201), which is installed in the unlocking slot (1036) opened in the top rod (103). A push rod (1031) is installed at one end of the rotating column (201). The outer wall of the push rod (1031) is movably disposed inside the top rod (103), and the push rod (1031) movably passes through the positioning sleeve (102). A spiral guide rail (2011) is opened on the rotating column (201). An L-shaped bracket (2021) is slidably disposed on the spiral guide rail (2011). A synchronous pressure plate (2022) is movably disposed at the end of the L-shaped bracket (2021). A connecting arm (1051) is slidably disposed on the synchronous pressure plate (2022). The end of the connecting arm (1051) is installed on the outer wall of the sealing cover (105). The unlocking unit (300) includes an unlocking top block (302) and a push plate (301). The unlocking top block (302) is installed at the end of the top rod (103). A pull rod (3011) is installed on the push plate (301). The pull rod (3011) moves through the sealing cover (105). A top plate (3012) is installed at the end of the pull rod (3011). The push plate (301) is located inside the sealing cover (105), and the top plate (3012) is located outside the sealing cover (105). The inner wall of the top rod (103) is provided with a locking groove (1035), and the inside of the locking groove (1035) is penetrated by the push rod (1031). A positioning component (400) is installed inside the locking groove (1035). The positioning component (400) includes two positioning plates (401) and two tension springs (402). The two positioning plates (401) are installed on the side wall of the push rod (1031), and the two positioning plates (401) are respectively attached to the inner walls of both sides of the locking groove (1035). One side of the two tension springs (402) is installed on the inner wall of the locking groove (1035), and the other side is installed on the push rod (1031). The two tension springs (402) are located on the same straight line. The rotating column (201) has horizontal plates (2012) installed at both ends. The diameter of the horizontal plates (2012) is larger than that of the rotating column (201). The outer wall of the push rod (1031) is fitted with a bearing. The outer wall of the bearing is fitted inside the top rod (103). The end of the push rod (1031) located outside the positioning sleeve (102) is fitted with a push handle (1032). The push handle (1032) is fitted with an anti-slip sleeve. The L-shaped bracket (2021) has a positioning protrusion (202) installed at the bottom, which is slidably mounted on the spiral guide rail (2011). The synchronous pressure plate (2022) has a positioning guide rail (2023) slidably mounted on the top, which is mounted on the unlocking groove (1036). The synchronous pressure plate (2022) has two connecting plates (203) installed on the back, and each of the two connecting plates (203) has a strip groove (2031) which is a through groove. A rotating shaft (1053) is fixedly installed on the connecting arm (1051). The side wall of the rotating shaft (1053) is movably mounted on the top rod (103). A torsion spring (1054) is snapped between the connecting arm (1051) and the top rod (103). A slide rod (1052) is installed at the end of the connecting arm (1051). The curve formed by the connecting arm (1051) and the slide rod (1052) is tangent to the surface of the synchronous pressure plate (2022). The connecting arm (1051) is inserted into the groove of the two connecting plates (203), and the slide rod (1052) is slidably mounted on the strip groove (2031). The inner wall of the sealing cover (105) is equipped with a hopper (1055). A baffle (3031) is slidably arranged in the cavity of the inner wall of the sealing cover (105). A pull rod (3011) is inserted through the baffle (3031). A compression spring (303) is sleeved on the outer wall of the pull rod (3011). One side of the compression spring (303) is engaged in the cavity, and the other side is engaged in the side wall of the baffle (3031).

2. A highway toll collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning sleeve (102) is equipped with a second mounting base (1021) on its side wall. A first mounting base (1012) is movably mounted on the second mounting base (1021). The outer wall of the first mounting base (1012) is fixedly mounted on the surface of the toll booth window (101). The length of the positioning sleeve (102) is less than the length of the toll booth window (101). A positioning clamp (1011) is installed on the outer wall of the toll booth window (101). The positioning clamp (1011) and the positioning sleeve (102) are located on the same vertical plane, and the bottom of the positioning sleeve (102) is flush with the positioning clamp (1011).

3. A highway toll collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top rod (103) is equipped with a limiting slider (1033) on its outer wall. The limiting slider (1033) is slidably disposed on the limiting groove (1023) on its outer wall. The limiting groove (1023) is opened inside the mounting cavity (1022). The limiting slider (1033) is provided with a slot (1034) on its surface. A plug rod (106) is movably inserted into the slot (1034), and the plug rod (106) is installed on both sides on the inner wall of the mounting cavity (1022).

4. A highway toll collection device according to claim 3, characterized in that, A reset spring (1061) is sleeved on the outer wall of the insert rod (106). One side of the reset spring (1061) is engaged with the inner wall of the mounting cavity (1022), and the other side of the reset spring (1061) is engaged with the side wall of the limiting slider (1033).

5. A method for toll collection on highways, characterized in that, The highway toll collection device and method described in any one of claims 1 to 4, comprising the following steps: Step 1: Angle adjustment. The toll collector rotates the positioning sleeve (102). The rotation of the positioning sleeve (102) causes the internal top rod (103) and the receiving bucket (104) to change position, thereby adapting to the toll collection of vehicles of different heights. Step 2: Length adjustment. The toll collector pushes the push rod (1031), which in turn pushes the connected top rod (103) to change position. The top rod (103) begins to move forward, which in turn drives the receiving bucket (104) to move forward in sync, ensuring that the receiving bucket (104) is moved to a position that the driver's arm can reach. Step 3: Open the receiving bucket. The cashier rotates the push rod (1031), which drives the rotating column (201) at the end to rotate. The rotating column (201) drives the synchronous pressure plate (2022) to move synchronously. Pressing the connecting arm drives the sealing cover (105) to open, opening the receiving bucket (104) for transporting the high-speed card, invoice and money. Step 4: Open the ticket holder. The sealing cover (105) rotates, which drives the top plate (3012) and the unlocking top block (302) to squeeze, which drives the bottom pull rod (3011) and the pressing plate (301) to move, so that there is a gap between the pressing plate (301) and the sealing cover (105) for holding the ticket and paper money.

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