Vehicle self-adaptive compatible open island type elevated BRT station system

Abstract

The invention provides a vehicle self-adaption compatible open island type elevated BRT station system which comprises an open island type elevated station structure, the elevated station structure comprises a ground layer and a two-layer composite layer arranged above the ground layer, and the two-layer composite layer comprises an open pedestrian overpass and an island type platform. The open type pedestrian overpass and the island type platform are of an integrated station-hall-free structure. The elevated station structure further comprises a central vertical traffic core connected with the ground layer and the two-layer composite layer. Passenger doors are arranged on the left side and the right side of a vehicle body of the BRT vehicle, a vehicle control system and an in-vehicle fare collection system are arranged in the BRT vehicle, and the vehicle control system is configured to automatically or manually control the passenger door on the corresponding side to be opened or closed according to the type of a stop platform. Through cooperation of station structure innovation, operation mode opening and vehicle configuration intelligence, the problems that a traditional BRT system is large in occupied area, poor in compatibility and rigid in dispatching can be solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of urban public transportation systems and intelligent transportation technology, specifically to a vehicle adaptive and compatible open island elevated BRT station system. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of the national economy, the vigorous development of public transportation, especially urban transportation, has been put into practice. Against this backdrop, BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) has gradually developed. As a new type of public passenger transport system between rapid rail transit and conventional buses, BRT has a much lower investment and operating cost than rail transit (for example, the construction cost of BRT in a certain city is about 45 million RMB per kilometer, while the cost of subway is generally 500-800 million RMB per kilometer), while its operating effect is close to that of rail transit.

[0003] However, existing elevated BRT systems suffer from significant drawbacks due to their fixed station layouts and vehicle configurations. Specifically: First, side-platform stations require vertical transportation systems (stairs, elevators, etc.) to be built on both sides of the road, resulting in high construction costs and large land areas. They also make it inconvenient for passengers to transfer on the same platform and are difficult to effectively handle tidal passenger flows. Second, while traditional island-platform stations save space, they typically require buses with doors opening on the left. This single vehicle configuration prevents left-hand-opening buses from operating on existing side-platform lines (which require right-hand-opening doors), severely limiting the scalability of the entire network and the flexibility of vehicle dispatching. Third, traditional elevated stations rely on enclosed concourses for ticketing, inspection, and passenger flow management, increasing not only civil engineering investment and operation and maintenance costs but also hindering the organic integration of transportation facilities with urban public spaces. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a vehicle-adaptive and compatible open island elevated BRT station system.

[0005] The specific technical solution is as follows: A vehicle-adaptive and compatible open island elevated BRT station system, comprising: An open island-platform elevated station structure, comprising a ground level and a second-level composite layer above the ground level, the second-level composite layer including an open pedestrian bridge and an island platform, the open pedestrian bridge and the island platform being an integrated concourse-free structure; the elevated station structure also includes a central vertical transportation core connecting the ground level and the second-level composite layer; and The BRT vehicle is an adaptive dual-side door vehicle, with passenger doors on both the left and right sides of the vehicle body. The BRT vehicle is equipped with a vehicle control system and an in-vehicle fare collection system. The vehicle control system is configured to automatically or manually control the opening or closing of the passenger doors on the corresponding side according to the type of station it stops at. When the BRT vehicle stops at the island platform of the open island elevated station structure, the vehicle control system controls the opening of the left passenger door, and passengers complete the ticketing process through the in-vehicle ticketing system.

[0006] Optionally, the central vertical transportation core is located in the center of the road or at a corresponding location, and includes only one set of vertical transportation facilities, including at least one of stairs, escalators and accessible vertical elevators.

[0007] Optionally, transparent platform safety doors are provided on both sides of the island platform, and the platform safety doors correspond to the positions of the passenger doors of the BRT vehicle.

[0008] Optionally, it also includes a bidirectional data transmission system based on identifier resolution, which is used to realize the communication linkage between the BRT vehicle and the platform safety door to ensure that the passenger door on the corresponding side and the platform safety door open synchronously after the vehicle stops.

[0009] Optionally, the net width of both the left and right passenger doors of the BRT vehicle shall not be less than 1.3 meters.

[0010] Optionally, the vehicle control system includes a positioning module and a signal recognition module; the positioning module is used to obtain the real-time geographical location of the vehicle and determine the type of the station where it is currently stopped; the signal recognition module is used to receive radio frequency signals or photoelectric signals set on the station side to assist in confirming the door opening side.

[0011] Optionally, the in-vehicle ticketing system includes an NB-IoT-based communication module, a ticket checking module, and a central processing unit. The ticket checking module is located inside the carriage of the BRT vehicle and supports multiple payment methods.

[0012] Optionally, the open pedestrian overpass extends to both ends and connects to the ground-level sidewalks or surrounding buildings on both sides of the road, thus also serving as a municipal pedestrian overpass.

[0013] Optionally, the adaptive dual-side door BRT vehicle is configured to operate on a hybrid network line; when the BRT vehicle is dispatched to an existing BRT line with a side platform, the vehicle control system controls the right-side passenger door to open.

[0014] Optionally, the island platform is provided with a transparent canopy on top, which covers the island platform and part of the elevated track area.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: This invention significantly reduces civil engineering work and urban road footprint by eliminating the traditional enclosed station hall and merging the two-sided vertical transportation into a single central vertical transportation core. Simultaneously, the high versatility of the vehicles reduces the need for redundant fleet configurations due to different platform types, thus lowering the total lifecycle cost. The design of vehicles with doors on both sides breaks the physical constraints of station layouts on vehicle operating range. A single vehicle can freely switch between the island main line and the side branch line, enabling cross-line operation, temporary detours, and emergency dispatch, giving the BRT network unprecedented operational flexibility. Island platforms naturally possess the advantage of handling tidal passenger flows and provide a seamless same-platform transfer experience. Combined with in-train ticketing and accessibility design, passenger flow into and out of the station is more direct and smooth. By liberating island platforms from enclosed management and structurally integrating them with municipal pedestrian overpasses, a new paradigm of "public passageway as station hall" has been created. The station is not only a transportation node but also a vibrant public space that promotes the connection of the city's slow-moving traffic system, resulting in significant social benefits. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a vehicle adaptive and compatible open island elevated BRT station system according to the present invention; Figure 2 This is another structural schematic diagram of an open island elevated BRT station system that is adaptively compatible with vehicles, according to the present invention.

[0017] The following are the labels in the attached diagram: 1. Ground floor; 2. Two-story composite floor; 21. Open pedestrian bridge; 22. Island platform; 3. Central vertical transportation core; 31. Stairs; 32. Escalator; 33. Barrier-free vertical elevator; 4. BRT vehicle; 5. Platform screen door; 6. Transparent roof. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. 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.

[0019] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, but this is not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0021] This invention provides a vehicle-adaptive and compatible open island elevated BRT station system, with reference to... Figures 1-2 ,include: The elevated station structure is an open island platform. The elevated station structure includes a ground level 1 and a second-level composite level 2 located above the ground level 1. The second-level composite level 2 includes an open pedestrian bridge 21 and an island platform 22. The open pedestrian bridge 21 and the island platform 22 are an integrated concourse-free structure. The elevated station structure also includes a central vertical transportation core 3 connecting the ground level 1 and the second-level composite level 2; and The BRT vehicle 4 is an adaptive dual-side door vehicle. Passenger doors are provided on both the left and right sides of the vehicle body. The BRT vehicle 4 is equipped with a vehicle control system and an in-vehicle fare collection system. The vehicle control system is configured to automatically or manually control the opening or closing of the passenger doors on the corresponding side according to the type of station it stops at. When BRT vehicle 4 stops at the island platform 22 of the open island elevated station structure, the vehicle control system controls the opening of the passenger door on the left, and passengers complete the ticketing process through the ticketing and inspection system inside the vehicle.

[0022] like Figure 1 As shown, the elevated station structure provided in this embodiment is based on the main urban road. The station eliminates the traditional enclosed ticket hall and adopts a two-layer minimalist architecture. The ground floor 1 consists of the existing urban road and sidewalks, while the second-floor composite floor 2 seamlessly connects the municipal pedestrian overpass with the BRT island platform 22. A central vertical transportation core 3 is set up in the median strip of the road, which compactly houses escalators 32, descending stairs 31, and a barrier-free vertical elevator 33 with a transparent shaft. Passengers can walk directly to the second floor from the sidewalks on both sides of the road via the extension of the overpass, or reach the center of the road via the ground zebra crossing and then ascend to the second floor through the vertical transportation core.

[0023] The second-floor island platform 22 is equipped with a transparent steel canopy 6, which provides shelter from wind and rain while ensuring natural lighting. Half-height or full-height transparent platform screen doors 5 are installed along both sides of the platform to ensure passenger safety. Without the obstruction of a concourse, the entire second-floor space offers unobstructed views and excellent air circulation, greatly improving the waiting environment.

[0024] To adapt to the aforementioned open island platform 22 and be compatible with existing network side platforms, this embodiment is equipped with a specially designed BRT vehicle 4. The vehicle has passenger doors arranged symmetrically or staggered on both the left and right sides of the carriage. The net width of a single door is preferably more than 1.3 meters to meet the needs of rapid boarding and alighting of large passenger flows.

[0025] The vehicle is equipped with an advanced vehicle control system, which includes a high-precision positioning module (such as BeiDou / GPS fusion positioning) and a signal recognition module. When the vehicle enters the platform area, the positioning module automatically determines whether the current platform is an island or a side platform based on the preset electronic fence and route map. Simultaneously, the signal recognition module receives the radio frequency (RFID) signal installed at the end of platform safety door 5 for secondary verification. After confirmation, the control system automatically unlocks and opens the corresponding side door (e.g., the left side when stopping at island platform 22 of this invention) when the vehicle comes to a complete stop. Furthermore, the driver's cab is equipped with a manual control button, allowing the driver to manually select the door opening side in special circumstances.

[0026] To achieve precise linkage between the vehicle doors and the platform safety door 5, the system introduces bidirectional data transmission technology based on identifier resolution. Low-latency wireless communication is established between the vehicle and the platform control unit to ensure that the vehicle side doors and the platform safety door 5 open and close synchronously, preventing accidents of people being trapped.

[0027] Since the station has eliminated the physical station hall, this system moves the ticketing process to the inside of the carriages. Each BRT vehicle is equipped with a smart ticket checking module near its doors. This module uses NB-IoT (Narrowband Internet of Things) technology to communicate in real-time with the cloud server, supporting various payment methods such as bus IC cards, NFC, and QR code scanning. Furthermore, the ticket checking device integrates an acoustic modulation module, which modulates the digital identification code into a specific frequency acoustic signal for interactive verification.

[0028] Entering the station: Passengers can reach the second floor from either side of the road via the overpass or the central vertical transportation core 3, and enter the island platform 22 waiting area directly without going through any turnstiles. This "public passage as station hall" design allows non-passengers to use the overpass to cross the street, improving the utilization rate of the facility.

[0029] Boarding and Transfers: When the train arrives at the station, the left-side doors and safety doors open simultaneously. After boarding, passengers can complete payment by swiping their card or scanning a QR code at the ticket gate. If passengers need to transfer to the opposite line, they only need to wait for the train on the same island platform 22, achieving true "zero-distance" same-platform transfer and greatly improving transfer efficiency.

[0030] Cross-line dispatching: During morning and evening rush hours or in case of emergencies, the bus dispatch center can directly dispatch this double-door bus to other regular BRT lines that use side platforms. When arriving at a side platform, the vehicle control system automatically switches to open the right-side door. This network-wide versatility completely breaks the constraints of hardware specifications on operational organization.

[0031] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the implementation methods and protection scope of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should recognize that any equivalent substitutions and obvious changes made based on the description and illustrations of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle-adaptive and compatible open island elevated BRT station system, characterized in that, include: An open island-platform elevated station structure, comprising a ground level and a second-level composite layer above the ground level, the second-level composite layer including an open pedestrian bridge and an island platform, the open pedestrian bridge and the island platform being an integrated concourse-free structure; the elevated station structure also includes a central vertical transportation core connecting the ground level and the second-level composite layer; and The BRT vehicle is an adaptive dual-side door vehicle, with passenger doors on both the left and right sides of the vehicle body. The BRT vehicle is equipped with a vehicle control system and an in-vehicle fare collection system. The vehicle control system is configured to automatically or manually control the opening or closing of the passenger doors on the corresponding side according to the type of station it stops at. When the BRT vehicle stops at the island platform of the open island elevated station structure, the vehicle control system controls the opening of the left passenger door, and passengers complete the ticketing process through the in-vehicle ticketing system.

2. The vehicle-adaptive and compatible open island elevated BRT station system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The central vertical transportation core is located in the center of the road or at a corresponding location, and contains only one set of vertical transportation facilities, including at least one of stairs, escalators and accessible vertical elevators.

3. The vehicle-adaptive and compatible open island elevated BRT station system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The island platform is equipped with transparent platform safety doors on both sides, and the platform safety doors are located in positions corresponding to the passenger doors of the BRT vehicles.

4. The vehicle-adaptive and compatible open island elevated BRT station system according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a bidirectional data transmission system based on identifier resolution, which is used to realize the communication linkage between the BRT vehicle and the platform safety door to ensure that the passenger door on the corresponding side and the platform safety door open synchronously after the vehicle stops.

5. The vehicle-adaptive and compatible open island elevated BRT station system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The net width of both the left and right passenger doors of the BRT vehicle shall not be less than 1.3 meters.

6. A vehicle-adaptive and compatible open island elevated BRT station system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle control system includes a positioning module and a signal recognition module; the positioning module is used to obtain the real-time geographical location of the vehicle and determine the type of the station where it is currently stopped; the signal recognition module is used to receive radio frequency signals or photoelectric signals set on the station side to help confirm the door opening side.

7. A vehicle-adaptive and compatible open island elevated BRT station system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The in-vehicle ticketing system includes an NB-IoT-based communication module, a ticket checking module, and a central processing unit. The ticket checking module is located inside the BRT vehicle and supports multiple payment methods.

8. A vehicle-adaptive and compatible open island elevated BRT station system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The open pedestrian overpass extends to both ends and connects to the ground-level sidewalks or surrounding buildings on both sides of the road, thus also serving as a municipal pedestrian overpass.

9. A vehicle-adaptive and compatible open island elevated BRT station system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adaptive dual-side door BRT vehicle is configured to operate on a hybrid network of lines. When the BRT vehicle is dispatched to an existing BRT line with a side platform, the vehicle control system controls the opening of the right-side passenger door.

10. A vehicle-adaptive and compatible open island elevated BRT station system according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The island platform is equipped with a transparent canopy on top, which covers the island platform and part of the elevated track area.

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