Railway traffic early warning torch signal and method thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of railway traffic early warning torches, and discloses a railway traffic early warning torch signal and a method thereof.The railway traffic early warning torch signal comprises a base body, a cover for length adjustment is installed at one end of the base body, and a positioning mechanism for torch signal arrangement is installed at the other end of the base body; a storage battery for supplying power, a light-emitting module for generating a light source and a color adjusting mechanism for adjusting the illumination color are installed in the base body. The length of a torch signal is flexibly adjusted through the cooperation of the sliding groove and the clamping block, and different environment requirements are met; through multiple reflection and scattering of the light emitting module, the reflective mirror and the diffuse reflection mirror, the illumination brightness and the signal range are effectively enhanced, and the long-distance early warning requirement under the complex weather condition is met; in addition, the threaded connection design is adopted, so that the storage battery is convenient to replace, the torch signal is reused, the operation cost is reduced, and the environmental pollution is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of railway traffic early warning torches, in particular to a railway traffic early warning torch signal and a method thereof. Background Art

[0002] Railway transportation plays a vital role in the transportation industry, and its safety is directly linked to the efficient transportation of people and goods, as well as the smooth operation of the social economy. Torch signals, a traditional and effective early warning method, are widely used for train emergency braking, accident warnings, and safety reminders in construction areas. However, existing railway torch signaling devices suffer from significant technical issues and limitations, failing to meet the higher demands placed on signaling devices in real-world scenarios.

[0003] Specifically, the railway traffic torches currently on the market are usually disposable items and cannot be reused after use. This not only increases operating costs, but also causes certain pollution to the environment. In addition, the length of existing torch signal devices is fixed, and users cannot flexibly adjust the length according to actual needs, resulting in restrictions on their use in certain special terrains or scenarios (such as curved sections, ramps, etc.). More importantly, the light source or flame signal emitted by existing torch signals has a narrow range and is difficult to be clearly identified at long distances or in complex weather conditions (such as heavy fog or heavy rain), thereby reducing its reliability and effectiveness as an early warning tool.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a new type of railway traffic early warning torch signal device that can overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings, so that it has the functions of reusability, adjustable length and wider signal range, so as to better adapt to the needs of complex railway traffic scenarios. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In response to the shortcomings of the existing technology, the present invention provides a railway traffic early warning torch signal and method thereof, which solves the problem that the existing railway traffic torch is disposable, has a fixed length and a narrow signal range, and is difficult to meet the early warning needs of multiple scenarios.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solutions: a railway traffic warning torch signal, comprising a base, a cover for length adjustment is installed at one end of the base, a positioning mechanism for torch signal arrangement is installed at the other end of the base, and a battery for power supply, a light-emitting module for generating light source, and a color adjustment mechanism for adjusting the color of the light are installed inside the base.

[0007] Preferably, the base includes a shell and a reflector 1, the battery and the light-emitting module are installed inside the shell, and the reflector 1 is evenly arranged in a ring shape in the middle of the shell.

[0008] Preferably, the cover comprises an outer cover and a second reflector, the outer cover is slidably connected to the outside of the shell, and the second reflector is evenly arranged in a ring shape in the middle of the outer cover.

[0009] Preferably, a slide groove and a clamping groove are provided on the outer surface of the shell, a shell is installed inside the outer cover, a clamping block is slidably connected to the inner side of the shell, the clamping block is clamped with the slide groove, and a spring is fixedly connected to the inner side of the clamping block.

[0010] Preferably, the positioning mechanism includes an adjusting chamber, which is threadedly connected to the bottom of the shell, a threaded sleeve is fixedly connected to the bottom of the adjusting chamber, a threaded ring is threadedly connected to the outer periphery of the threaded sleeve, and a positioning pin is passed through the middle of the threaded sleeve.

[0011] Preferably, the slot includes a notch and an oblique groove, the notch and the oblique groove are both opened on the outer surface of the shell, and the notch and the oblique groove are connected.

[0012] Preferably, a battery cavity is provided inside the shell, the battery is located inside the battery cavity, a light-transmitting hole is further provided inside the shell, and the light-emitting module is located between the light-transmitting hole and the battery.

[0013] Preferably, the color adjustment mechanism includes a rotating disk, which is rotatably connected to the inside of the shell, and a plurality of color disks 1 and 2 are fixedly connected to the inside of the shell, and the color disks 1 and 2 are distributed alternately. A shift block is fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating disk, and a positioning groove is opened in the middle of the shell, and the shift block is slidably connected to the middle of the positioning groove.

[0014] Preferably, a diffuse reflector is fixedly connected to the inner top wall of the cover, and the shell and the outer cover are both made of transparent material.

[0015] A method for using a railway traffic early warning torch signal comprises the following steps:

[0016] S1. Adjust the length by rotating the cover so that the block enters the slot. Then, adjust the cover to the appropriate length and rotate the cover in the opposite direction so that the block returns to the slot.

[0017] S2 starts, and the switch causes the battery to power the light module to emit light, and the light is reflected along the reflector and diffuse reflector to the inside of the torch signal;

[0018] S3 color adjustment, fluctuations from the outside of the housing dial, causing the dial to slide inside the positioning groove, so that the rotating disk and its internal color disk one, the color disk two rotates, changing the color disk one, the color disk two and the relative position of the light hole;

[0019] S4. Install: Turn the threaded ring to open the threaded sleeve, remove the positioning pin, reverse the threaded ring, and tighten it to position the positioning pin. Then, insert the signal device into the soil around the desired warning location using the positioning pin.

[0020] S5. Recycling: After use, the torch signal can be recycled by reversing the above steps. After recycling, the torch signal can be replaced by unscrewing the regulating chamber and the shell.

[0021] Working principle: When in use, first lift the cover as a whole and rotate it. At this time, the card block reaches the inclined slot position. When the cover rotates, the card block enters the inside of the slide slot, and then adjust the position of the cover up and down along the slide slot. In this way, the overall length of the torch signal is adjusted to adapt to different environmental needs. After adjusting to the appropriate position, rotate the cover to cause the card block to re-enter the inside of the slot, and with the cooperation of the spring, complete the card connection and positioning.

[0022] After the length adjustment is completed, the battery is turned on by the switch, so that the battery supplies power to the light-emitting module. When the light-emitting module emits light, the light passes through the color adjustment mechanism and the light-transmitting hole, and shines on the inside of the base, and is reflected by the internal reflective surface of the reflector, causing the brightness to become higher. Because the top of the shell is through, after the position of the cover is adjusted, the light emitted by the light-emitting module is directly directed upward on the surface of the diffuse reflector, and the light is diffusely reflected by the diffuse reflector, causing the light to be scattered on the inside of the outer cover and reflected again, thereby achieving another increase in the brightness of the light and being able to adapt to changes in the overall length of the torch signal.

[0023] After adjusting the length of the torch signal and turning on the light, rotate the threaded ring to open the threaded sleeve. Pull the positioning pin downward to extend it, then flip the threaded ring over and tighten it to complete the positioning pin installation. Finally, insert the assembled torch signal into the ground where the warning is needed via the positioning pin to complete the safety reminder. The adjustment chamber and the housing are connected by threads. After recycling, the battery can be replaced through this structure, allowing the torch signal to be reused and reducing operating costs.

[0024] The present invention provides a railway traffic early warning torch signal and method thereof. It has the following beneficial effects:

[0025] 1. The present invention can flexibly adjust the overall length of the torch signal through the cooperation of the slide groove and the block to adapt it to different environmental requirements, such as complex terrain or scenes with limited vision, overcoming the limitation of the fixed length of the traditional torch signal.

[0026] 2. The light-emitting module of the present invention cooperates with the color adjustment mechanism, reflector and diffuse reflector to reflect and scatter light multiple times, effectively improving the brightness and visible range of the torch signal, and meeting the long-distance warning needs under complex weather conditions.

[0027] 3. The present invention facilitates battery replacement through the threaded connection structure design, and realizes the recovery and reuse of torch signals with the adjustable structure, which greatly reduces operating costs and reduces environmental pollution. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the present invention in a folded state;

[0029] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the present invention in an unfolded state;

[0030] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the explosion of the structure of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the housing of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the housing in the present invention;

[0033] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the structure of the color adjustment mechanism of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the structure of the card slot in the present invention;

[0035] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the installation position of the diffuse reflector in the present invention;

[0036] Figure 9 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0037] Among them, 1. base; 11. shell; 12. reflector 1; 13. slide groove; 14. card slot; 141. notch; 142. inclined groove; 15. shell; 16. spring; 17. card block; 2. cover; 21. outer cover; 22. reflector 2; 3. positioning mechanism; 31. adjustment chamber; 32. threaded sleeve; 33. threaded ring; 34. positioning pin; 4. color adjustment mechanism; 41. rotating disk; 42. color disk 1; 43. color disk 2; 44. dial block; 45. positioning groove; 5. battery cavity; 6. battery; 7. light-emitting module; 8. light-transmitting hole; 9. diffuse reflector. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the drawings in the specification of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments of the present invention without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0039] Example:

[0040] Please see the attached Figure 1 -Attached Figure 9 An embodiment of the present invention provides a railway traffic warning torch signal, comprising a base 1, with a cover 2 for adjusting the length and a color adjustment mechanism 4 for adjusting the color of the light installed at one end of the base 1. The base 1 comprises a housing 11 and a reflector 12. The reflector 12 is evenly arranged in a ring shape in the middle of the housing 11. The side of the reflector 12 close to the center of the housing 11 is a mirror reflection surface, which can reflect light after receiving light. The cover 2 comprises an outer cover 21 and a reflector 22. The outer cover 21 is slidably connected to the outside of the housing 11. The reflector 22 is evenly arranged in a ring shape in the middle of the outer cover 21. The side of the reflector 22 close to the center of the outer cover 21 is a mirror reflection surface, which can reflect light after receiving light. A positioning mechanism 3 for arranging the torch signal is installed at the other end of the base 1. After the torch signal is assembled, the torch signal is inserted into the open space around the warning position through the positioning mechanism 3. The base body 1 is internally installed with a battery 6 for powering and a light-emitting module 7 for generating a light source. The battery 6 supplies power to the light-emitting module 7 to ensure normal use of the illumination. The battery 6 and the light-emitting module 7 are both installed inside the housing 11. A diffuse reflector 9 is fixedly connected to the inner top wall of the cover 2. The housing 11 and the outer cover 21 are both made of transparent materials. The light generated by the light-emitting module 7 is reflected by the reflector 1 12 and the reflector 2 22, and then illuminates the surrounding reflector 2 22 or the reflector 1 12, and is reflected again. At the same time, the light emitted by the light-emitting module 7 passes through the gap between the housing 11 and the reflector 1 12 to achieve a warning. Secondly, the vertically upward light emitted by the light-emitting module 7 is affected by the diffuse reflector 9 and diffusely reflected to various places inside the cover 2 and the base body 1, thus avoiding the situation where the light becomes weak due to the extension of the cover 2.

[0041] Please see the attached Figure 2 , Attachment Figure 3 , Attachment Figure 4 , Attachment Figure 5 and attached Figure 7The outer surface of the housing 11 is provided with a slide 13 and a clamping groove 14. The slide 13 and the clamping groove 14 cooperate to adjust the position of the cover 2. A shell 15 is installed inside the outer cover 21. A clamping block 17 is slidably connected to the inner side of the shell 15. The clamping block 17 is clamped to the slide 13. A spring 16 is also fixed to the inner side of the clamping block 17. The elastic force of the spring 16 pushes the clamping block 17 outward, so that the slide 13 and the clamping groove 14 cooperate to adjust the extension length of the cover 2. The clamping groove 14 includes a notch 141 and an oblique groove 142. The notch 141 and the oblique groove 142 are both provided on the outer surface of the housing 11, and the notch 141 and the oblique groove 142 are connected. When adjusting the position of the cover 2, it is necessary to first lift the cover 2 upward so that the clamping block 17 reaches the position of the oblique groove 142. Then, the clamping block 17 is guided by the oblique groove 142 and enters the interior of the slide 13 more quickly to cooperate with the cover 2 to change its position.

[0042] Please see the attached Figure 3 , Attachment Figure 9 The positioning mechanism 3 includes an adjustment chamber 31, which is threadedly connected to the bottom of the housing 11. After use, the internal battery 6 can be replaced by unscrewing the adjustment chamber 31 from the housing 11. A threaded sleeve 32 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the adjustment chamber 31. A threaded ring 33 is threadedly connected to the outer periphery of the threaded sleeve 32, and a positioning pin 34 is inserted into the middle of the threaded sleeve 32. The threaded ring 33 is rotated to open the threaded sleeve 32. After removing the positioning pin 34, the threaded ring 33 is reversed and tightened to complete the position of the positioning pin 34. The torch signal can then be inserted into the soil around the location where the warning is required through the positioning pin 34.

[0043] The housing 11 has a battery cavity 5, and the battery 6 is located inside the battery cavity 5. The housing 11 also has a light hole 8, and the light emitting module 7 is located between the light hole 8 and the battery 6. The light generated by the light emitting module 7 passes through the light hole 8 and the color adjustment mechanism 4 and is then discharged. The light hole 8 is used to position and guide the light of the light emitting module 7 to avoid excessive divergence.

[0044] Please see the attached Figure 3 , Attachment Figure 5 and attached Figure 6The color adjustment mechanism 4 includes a rotating disk 41, which is rotatably connected to the inside of the shell 11. A plurality of color disks 1 42 and 2 43 are fixedly connected to the inside of the shell 11, and the color disks 1 42 and 2 43 are distributed alternately. A shift block 44 is fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating disk 41. A positioning groove 45 is opened in the middle of the shell 11, and the shift block 44 is slidably connected to the middle of the positioning groove 45. By moving the dial block 44 from the outside of the shell 11, the dial block 44 slides inside the positioning groove 45, thereby driving the rotating disk 41 and the color disk 1 42 and color disk 2 43 inside it to rotate, changing the relative positions of the color disk 1 42, color disk 2 43 and the light-transmitting hole 8. At this time, the light emitted by the light-emitting module 7 changes color after passing through the color disk 1 42 or the color disk 2 43. This can be applied to different usage scenarios. The opening position and number of the light-transmitting holes 8 correspond to the color disk 1 42 or the color disk 2 43. When the positioning groove 45 is moved to one side, multiple color disks 1 42 are aligned with the light-transmitting holes 8. At this time, the light emitted by the light-emitting module 7 becomes red. In this way, when the positioning groove 45 is adjusted to the other side, the color of the light emitted by the light-emitting module 7 can be changed to the corresponding color to meet different warning needs.

[0045] As part of this application, the present invention also provides an embodiment: a method for using a railway traffic warning torch signal, comprising the following steps:

[0046] S1. Adjust the length by rotating the outer cover 21 so that the block 17 enters the chute 13, and then adjust the outer cover 21 to the appropriate length, and then rotate the outer cover 21 in the opposite direction so that the block 17 returns to the inside of the slot 14;

[0047] S2 starts, through the switch causing the battery 6-phase light module 7 is powered to emit light, the light is reflected along the reflector 12 and the diffuse reflector 9 to the inside of the torch signal;

[0048] S3 color adjustment, from the outside of the housing 11 toggle the dial 44, causing the dial 44 to slide inside the positioning groove 45, thus driving the rotating disk 41 and its internal color disk 42, the color disk 43 rotates, changing the relative position of the color disk 42, the color disk 43 and the light hole 8;

[0049] S4. Installation: Turn the threaded ring 33 to open the threaded sleeve 32, remove the positioning pin 34, reverse the threaded ring 33, and tighten it to complete the position limit of the positioning pin 34. Then, insert the signal device through the positioning pin 34 into the soil around the location where the warning is required;

[0050] S5. Recycling. After the torch signal is used up, the above steps can be reversed to complete the recycling. After the torch signal is recycled, the battery 6 can be replaced by unscrewing the regulating chamber 31 and the housing 11.

[0051] While embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, and that the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A railway traffic warning torch signal, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: A cover (2) for adjusting the length is installed at one end of the base (1), a positioning mechanism (3) for arranging a torch signal is installed at the other end of the base (1), and a storage battery (6) for power supply, a light-emitting module (7) for generating a light source, and a color adjustment mechanism (4) for adjusting the color of illumination are installed inside the base (1).

2. A railway traffic early warning torch signal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (1) comprises a shell (11) and a reflector (12); the battery (6) and the light-emitting module (7) are both installed inside the shell (11); and the reflector (12) is evenly arranged in a ring shape in the middle of the shell (11).

3. A railway traffic early warning torch signal according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cover (2) comprises an outer cover (21) and a second reflector (22); the outer cover (21) is slidably connected to the outside of the housing (11); and the second reflector (22) is evenly arranged in a ring shape in the middle of the outer cover (21).

4. A railway traffic early warning torch signal according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer surface of the shell (11) is provided with a slide groove (13) and a clamping groove (14); a shell (15) is installed inside the outer cover (21); a clamping block (17) is slidably connected to the inner side of the shell (15); the clamping block (17) is clamped with the slide groove (13); and a spring (16) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the clamping block (17).

5. A railway traffic early warning torch signal according to claim 2, characterized in that: The positioning mechanism (3) comprises an adjusting chamber (31), the adjusting chamber (31) being threadedly connected to the bottom of the housing (11), a threaded sleeve (32) being fixedly connected to the bottom of the adjusting chamber (31), a threaded ring (33) being threadedly connected to the outer periphery of the threaded sleeve (32), and a positioning pin (34) being passed through the middle of the threaded sleeve (32).

6. A railway traffic early warning torch signal according to claim 4, characterized in that: The card slot (14) comprises a notch (141) and an oblique groove (142); the notch (141) and the oblique groove (142) are both provided on the outer surface of the shell (11), and the notch (141) and the oblique groove (142) are communicated with each other.

7. A railway traffic early warning torch signal according to claim 2, characterized in that: A battery cavity (5) is provided inside the housing (11), the storage battery (6) is located inside the battery cavity (5), a light-transmitting hole (8) is also provided inside the housing (11), and the light-emitting module (7) is located between the light-transmitting hole (8) and the storage battery (6).

8. The railway traffic early warning torch signal according to claim 2, characterized in that: The color adjustment mechanism (4) comprises a rotating disk (41), the rotating disk (41) being rotatably connected to the interior of the housing (11), a plurality of color disks 1 (42) and 2 (43) being fixedly connected to the interior of the housing (11), and the color disks 1 (42) and 2 (43) being alternately distributed, a shifting block (44) being fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating disk (41), a positioning groove (45) being provided in the middle of the housing (11), and the shifting block (44) being slidably connected to the middle of the positioning groove (45).

9. The railway traffic early warning torch signal according to claim 3, characterized in that: A diffuse reflector (9) is fixedly connected to the inner top wall of the cover (2), and the shell (11) and the outer cover (21) are both made of transparent material.

10. A method for using a railway traffic early warning torch signal, characterized in that: A railway traffic early warning torch signal according to any one of claims 1 to 9 comprises the following steps: S1. Adjust the length, rotate the outer cover (21) so that the block (17) enters the chute (13), then adjust the outer cover (21) to the appropriate length, and then rotate the outer cover (21) in the opposite direction, so that the block (17) returns to the inside of the slot (14); S2 starts, through the switch causing the battery (6) to power the light module (7) to emit light, the light along the reflector (12) and the diffuse reflector (9) is reflected to the inside of the torch signal; S3. Color adjustment, the dial block (44) is moved from the outside of the housing (11), causing the dial block (44) to slide inside the positioning groove (45), thereby driving the rotating disk (41) and its internal color disk (42), color disk (43) to rotate, changing the relative positions of the color disk (42), color disk (43) and the light-transmitting hole (8); S4. Installation: Turn the threaded ring (33) to open the threaded sleeve (32), remove the positioning pin (34), reverse the threaded ring (33), and tighten it to complete the position limit of the positioning pin (34). Then, insert the signal device through the positioning pin (34) into the soil around the location where the warning is required; S5. Recycling. After the torch signal is used up, the above steps can be reversed to complete the recycling. After the torch signal is recycled, the battery (6) can be replaced by unscrewing the regulating chamber (31) and the housing (11).

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