An automated road cone deployment and retrieval device

Abstract

This invention discloses an automated road cone deployment and retrieval device, comprising a vehicle body, an internal storage box containing several hidden cylinders, a boom inside the vehicle body with a lifting ring slidably mounted on its side, a fixing component on one side of the lifting ring, a conveyor seat slidably mounted inside the vehicle body and below a crossbeam, a laying frame symmetrically mounted at one end of the conveyor seat, a laying conveyor line between the two laying frames, a power box below the vehicle body with a follower plate slidably mounted below it, limit cylinders symmetrically mounted below the follower plate with limit frames on their extended ends, and the boom driving the fixing component to move. The overall structure is simple, requires no manual operation, and solves the problem of the danger that can easily occur when placing and retrieving road cones using a semi-automatic device with manual intervention.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of road cone deployment and retrieval technology, and more specifically to an automated road cone deployment and retrieval device. Background Technology

[0002] In daily life, roadblocks are widely used in many places such as urban traffic, military and important government gates and surrounding areas, pedestrian streets, highways, toll stations, airports, schools, banks, large clubs, and parking lots. By restricting passing vehicles, they effectively ensure traffic order and the safety of major facilities and places. At present, roadblocks are basically set up by a combination of vehicles and manual labor. This method requires manual placement of roadblock cones into semi-automatic devices on the side of vehicles, which is not only inefficient but also extremely dangerous for the people in the vehicles. In addition, the existing devices are all placed on the side of the vehicle. When placing some roadblock cones, in order to make the roadblock cones have an arc-shaped indication function, the vehicle occupies two lanes when placing the roadblock cones, affecting the passage of other vehicles. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automated road cone deployment and retraction device to solve the technical problems mentioned above.

[0004] The objective of this invention can be achieved through the following technical solutions: An automated road cone deployment and retrieval device includes a vehicle body. The vehicle body has an internal storage box containing several hidden cylinders. Crossbeams are symmetrically arranged inside the vehicle body at one end of the storage box. Suspension beams are slidably mounted on the two crossbeams, and steering sliders are slidably mounted below them. A boom is rotatably mounted below the steering slider, and a lifting ring is slidably mounted on its side. A fixing component is mounted on one side of the lifting ring. A conveyor seat is slidably mounted inside the vehicle body below the crossbeams. A laying frame is symmetrically rotatably mounted at one end of the conveyor seat. A laying conveyor line is arranged between the two laying frames. A power box is located below the vehicle body, and a follower plate is slidably mounted below it. Limit cylinders are symmetrically mounted below the follower plate, and a limit frame is mounted on its extended end.

[0005] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the fixing component includes a fixing seat fixedly disposed on one side of the lifting ring, the fixing seat having a hidden groove and a fixing cylinder rotatably disposed inside, a fixing arm rotatably disposed above one side of the fixing seat and one end rotatably connected to the extended end of the fixing cylinder, and a stabilizing arm disposed on the side of the fixing seat near the fixing arm.

[0006] As a further embodiment of the present invention: a lifting groove is provided on one side of the boom and a lifting screw is rotatably arranged inside it; a lifting motor is provided at one end of the boom and its output end is fixedly connected to one end of the lifting screw; a connecting block is provided in the middle of the lifting ring and is slidably arranged in the lifting groove and threadedly connected to the lifting screw.

[0007] As a further aspect of the present invention: a vertical frame is provided above the end of the conveyor seat near the laying frame, and a take-up and release cylinder is symmetrically and rotatably arranged on the inner side of the vertical frame. The extended ends of the take-up and release cylinders are respectively rotatably connected to two laying frames, and a limit rod is provided between the bodies of the two take-up and release cylinders and near the output end.

[0008] As a further aspect of the present invention: an upper sliding groove is provided at the bottom of the vehicle body and below the conveyor seat, and it communicates with the power box. A power screw is rotatably provided inside the power box, and a driven gear is provided at one end. A power motor is provided at the bottom of the power box and near the driven gear. A driving gear is provided on the output end of the power motor and meshes with the driven gear. A linkage block is threadedly connected to the power screw. The upper part of the linkage block passes through the upper sliding groove and is connected to the conveyor seat.

[0009] As a further aspect of the present invention: a downward groove is provided below the power box, and the lower part of the linkage block passes through the downward groove and is connected to the follower plate.

[0010] As a further aspect of the present invention: a dividing shaft is rotatably provided inside the storage box and above the hidden cylinder, and a spiral blade is provided on the dividing shaft.

[0011] As a further aspect of the present invention: the storage box is equipped with several receivers and transmitters, and their output ends are respectively fixedly connected to one end of the separating rotating shaft.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this invention are: (1) In this invention, the boom drives the fixed assembly to move, and then the fixed assembly clamps the bottom of the roadblock cone. Then the end of the roadblock cone is rotated outward and placed on the conveyor seat. Then the roadblock cone can be conveyed out through the conveyor seat. At this time, the roadblock cone is conveyed downward along the laying conveyor line. When the roadblock cone is conveyed to the middle along the laying conveyor line, the position of the limiting rod is just lower than the height of the roadblock cone base. At this time, the roadblock cone can be fiberized to make it change from a lying flat state to a standing state. Then it continues to be conveyed downward along the laying conveyor line. When the bottom of the roadblock cone base touches the ground, the roadblock cone is in an inclined state. At this time, the end touches the limiting frame. The limiting frame supports the end of the roadblock cone. Finally, when the bottom of the roadblock cone completely falls to the ground... After that, the vehicle continues to move forward, while the limiting frame straightens the road cone. In the design, the height of the limiting frame is slightly lower than the height of the road cone. When placing the road cone, it can straighten the road cone. When collecting the road cone, the vehicle reverses, and the limiting frame limits the end of the road cone. When the limiting frame touches the end of the road cone first, it can lift the side of the road cone that is close to the laying conveyor line. At this time, the road cone is conveyed upward along the laying conveyor line. Then the limiting rod pushes the road cone down and then conveys the road cone to the conveyor seat. Then the road cone can be placed in the storage box in sequence through the fixing component. The overall structure is simple and does not require manual operation. It solves the problem that the existing road cone placement requires manual cooperation with semi-automatic devices, which is prone to danger. (2) In this invention, the drive gear is driven to rotate by the power motor, which in turn drives the driven gear and the power screw to rotate. At this time, the linkage block can be moved. In addition, a sliding groove is provided below the power box. The lower part of the linkage block passes through the sliding groove and is connected to the follower plate. When the linkage block moves, the conveyor seat and the follower plate below move with the linkage block. When placing and collecting the road cone, the vehicle only needs to travel in one lane. In addition, the road cone can form an arc indication function during the prevention process, which solves the problem that the existing road cone is placed on the side of the vehicle, which will occupy multiple lanes and affect the passage of other vehicles. (3) In this invention, a dividing shaft is rotatably arranged inside the storage box and above the hidden cylinder. A spiral blade is arranged on the dividing shaft. Several receiving and discharging motors are arranged inside the storage box and their output ends are fixedly connected to one end of the dividing shaft. The dividing shaft is rotated by the receiving and discharging motors. At this time, the spiral blade on the dividing shaft can rotate. At this time, the road cone in the hidden cylinder can be pushed forward and backward, ensuring that the receiving and discharging of the road cone can be individually controlled without manual handling, and the degree of automation is higher. Attached Figure Description

[0013] The invention will now be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the connection structure between the fixing component and the boom in this invention; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the connection structure between the power box and the vehicle body in this invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the upright frame and the conveyor seat in this invention; Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the connection structure between the dividing pivot and the storage box in this invention.

[0015] In the diagram: 1. Vehicle body; 10. Upper slide rail; 11. Crossbeam; 12. Suspension beam; 13. Steering slider; 2. Crane arm; 20. Lifting groove; 21. Lifting ring; 211. Connecting block; 22. Lifting motor; 23. Lifting screw; 3. Fixing assembly; 31. Fixing seat; 310. Hidden groove; 32. Fixing cylinder; 33. Fixing arm; 34. Stabilizing arm; 4. Power box; 40. Lower slide rail; 41. Power screw; 42. Driven gear; 43. Power motor; 44. Drive gear; 45. Linkage block; 5. Conveyor seat; 51. Stand; 52. Retracting / releasing cylinder; 53. Limiting rod; 54. Laying frame; 55. Laying conveyor line; 6. Follower plate; 61. Limiting cylinder; 62. Limiting frame; 7. Storage box; 70. Hidden cylinder; 71. Dividing shaft; 72. Spiral blade; 73. Retracting / releasing motor. Detailed Implementation

[0016] 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.

[0017] Please see Figure 1 - Figure 5As shown, this invention is an automated road cone deployment and retrieval device, comprising a vehicle body 1, an internal storage box 7 containing several hidden cylinders 70, an internal boom 2 with a slidably mounted lifting ring 21 on the side, a fixing component 3 on one side of the lifting ring 21, a slidably mounted conveyor seat 5 inside the vehicle body 1 and below a crossbeam 11, a symmetrically rotatably mounted laying frame 54 at one end of the conveyor seat 5, a laying conveyor line 55 between the two laying frames 54, and a power box 4 with a slidably mounted lower part below the vehicle body 1. A follower plate 6 is symmetrically equipped with limit cylinders 61 below it and a limit bracket 62 on its extended end. The boom 2 drives the fixing component 3 to move, and then the bottom of the road cone is clamped by the fixing component 3. The end of the road cone is then rotated outward and placed on the conveyor seat 5, and then the road cone can be conveyed out through the conveyor seat 5. At this time, the road cone is conveyed downward along the laying conveyor line 55. When the road cone is conveyed to the middle along the laying conveyor line 55, the position of the limit rod 53 is exactly lower than the height of the road cone base. At this time, the road cone can be... The fibers are processed to change the cone from a lying to an upright position, and then continue to be conveyed downwards along the laying conveyor line 55. When the bottom of the cone base touches the ground, the cone is tilted, and at this time, the end touches the limiting frame 62. The limiting frame 62 supports the end of the cone. Finally, after the bottom of the cone is completely on the ground, the vehicle body 1 continues to move forward, while the limiting frame 62 straightens the cone. In the design, the height of the limiting frame 62 is slightly lower than the height of the cone, which can straighten the cone when it is placed. When the cone is retrieved, the vehicle... The limit frame 62 moves backward and limits the end of the road cone. When the limit frame 62 touches the end of the road cone first, it can lift the side of the road cone close to the laying conveyor line 55. At this time, the road cone is conveyed upward along the laying conveyor line 55. Then the limit rod 53 pushes the road cone down and conveys it to the conveyor seat 5. Then the road cone can be placed in the storage box 7 in sequence through the fixing component 3. The overall structure is simple and does not require manual operation. It solves the problem that the existing road cone placement requires manual cooperation with semi-automatic devices, which is prone to danger.

[0018] Inside the vehicle body 1, at one end of the storage box 7, there are symmetrically arranged crossbeams 11. Suspension beams 12 are slidably arranged on the two crossbeams 11, and steering sliders 13 are slidably arranged below them. The boom 2 is rotatably arranged below the steering slider 13. The movement of the suspension beams 12 on the crossbeams 11 can be controlled by screw transmission. Similarly, the steering slider 13 below the suspension beams 12 can also adopt this method. The boom 2 is rotatably arranged below the steering slider 13 and controlled by its internal motor. The above structure can all adopt existing technology, which will not be elaborated on here.

[0019] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the fixing component 3 includes a fixing seat 31 fixedly disposed on one side of the lifting ring 21. The fixing seat 31 has a hidden groove 310 and a fixing cylinder 32 is rotatably disposed inside. A fixing arm 33 is rotatably disposed on the upper side of one side of the fixing seat 31, and one end is rotatably connected to the extended end of the fixing cylinder 32. A stabilizing arm 34 is disposed on the side of the fixing seat 31 near the fixing arm 33. When the fixing component 3 approaches the tilted road cone, when the stabilizing arm 34 contacts the base of the road cone, the fixing cylinder 32 extends to push the fixing arm 33. At this time, the fixing arm 33 fixes the bottom of the road cone. Then, with the help of the boom 2, the road cone can be placed in the storage box 7 for stacking or removal. The structure is simple.

[0020] Specifically, a lifting groove 20 is provided on one side of the boom 2, and a lifting screw 23 is rotatably installed inside it. A lifting motor 22 is provided at one end of the boom 2, and its output end is fixedly connected to one end of the lifting screw 23. A connecting block 211 is provided in the middle of the lifting ring 21 and is slidably installed in the lifting groove 20 and threadedly connected to the lifting screw 23. The lifting screw 23 is driven to rotate by the lifting motor 22. At this time, the lifting ring 21 can be controlled to move up and down, thereby allowing the road cones to be picked up and placed.

[0021] A support frame 51 is provided above the end of the conveyor seat 5 near the laying frame 54. A take-up and release cylinder 52 is symmetrically rotated on the inner side of the support frame 51. The extended ends of the take-up and release cylinder 52 are rotatably connected to the two laying frames 54 respectively. A limit rod 53 is provided between the bodies of the two take-up and release cylinders 52 and near the output end. The laying conveyor line 55 can be lowered or raised by extending and retracting the take-up and release cylinder 52.

[0022] Reference Figure 3As shown, an upper sliding groove 10 is provided at the bottom of the vehicle body 1, below the conveyor seat 5, and communicates with the power box 4. A power screw 41 is rotatably mounted inside the power box 4, with a driven gear 42 at one end. A power motor 43 is located at the bottom of the power box 4, near the driven gear 42. A drive gear 44 is mounted on the output end of the power motor 43 and meshes with the driven gear 42. A linkage block 45 is threaded onto the power screw 41. The upper part of the linkage block 45 passes through the upper sliding groove 10 and connects to the conveyor seat 5. The power motor 43 drives the drive gear 44 to rotate, which in turn drives the driven gear. When the power screw 41 and the drive screw 42 rotate, the linkage block 45 can be moved. In addition, a sliding groove 40 is provided below the power box 4. The lower part of the linkage block 45 passes through the sliding groove 40 and is connected to the follower plate 6. When the linkage block 45 moves, the conveyor seat 5 and the follower plate 6 below it move with the linkage block 45. When placing and collecting the road cones, the vehicle body 1 only needs to travel in one lane. In addition, the road cones can form an arc-shaped indicator during the prevention process, which solves the problem that the existing road cones placed on the side of the vehicle will occupy multiple lanes and affect the passage of other vehicles.

[0023] Additionally, refer to Figure 5 As shown, a dividing shaft 71 is rotatably installed inside the storage box 7 and above the hidden cylinder 70. A spiral blade 72 is installed on the dividing shaft 71. Several collectors and distributors 73 are installed inside the storage box 7, and their output ends are fixedly connected to one end of the dividing shaft 71. The collectors and distributors 73 drive the dividing shaft 71 to rotate. At this time, the spiral blade 72 on the dividing shaft 71 can rotate. This allows the road cones in the hidden cylinder 70 to be pushed forward and backward, ensuring that the opening and closing of the road cones can be controlled individually without manual handling, resulting in a higher degree of automation.

[0024] Working principle of the invention: When placing the road cone, the vehicle body 1 travels along the lane. Then, the fixing component 3 clamps the bottom of the road cone, rotates the end of the road cone outward, and places it on the conveyor seat 5. The conveyor seat 5 then conveys the road cone outward. At this time, the road cone is conveyed downward along the laying conveyor line 55. When the road cone is conveyed to the middle along the laying conveyor line 55, the position of the limiting rod 53 is just below the height of the road cone base. At this time, the road cone can be fiberized, so that it changes from a lying flat state to a standing state. Then it continues to be conveyed downward along the laying conveyor line 55. When the bottom of the road cone base touches the ground, the road cone is in an inclined state. At this time, the end touches the limiting frame 62. The limiting frame 62 supports the end of the road cone. Finally, after the bottom of the road cone completely lands on the ground, the vehicle body 1 continues to move forward, and the road cone is placed on the ground. During the placement process, the conveyor seat 5 can move inside the vehicle body 1 to meet the requirements of the road cone arc guide indication.

[0025] The foregoing has provided a detailed description of one embodiment of the present invention, but this description is merely a preferred embodiment and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention. All equivalent variations and modifications made within the scope of the claims of this invention should still fall within the patent coverage of this invention.

Claims

1. An automated roadblock cone deployment device comprising a vehicle body (1), characterised in that, The inside of the vehicle body (1) is provided with a storage box (7), and the inside of the storage box (7) is provided with a plurality of hidden barrels (70). The inside of the vehicle body (1) and one end of the storage box (7) are symmetrically provided with cross beams (11). Two cross beams (11) are provided with sliding beams (12) and are provided with steering sliding blocks (13) below. The lower side of the steering sliding block (13) is provided with a hanging arm (2) and is provided with a lifting ring (21) on the side. One side of the lifting ring (21) is provided with a fixing assembly (3). The inside of the vehicle body (1) and below the cross beam (11) are provided with a conveying seat (5). One end of the conveying seat (5) is symmetrically provided with a laying rack (54). Two laying racks (54) are provided with a laying conveying line (55) therebetween. The lower side of the vehicle body (1) is provided with a power box (4) and is provided with a follow-up plate (6). The lower side of the follow-up plate (6) is symmetrically provided with a limiting air cylinder (61), and the extending end is provided with a limiting rack (62).

2. The automated roadblock cone deployment apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The fixing assembly (3) comprises a fixing seat (31) fixed to one side of the lifting ring (21). The fixing seat (31) is provided with a hidden groove (310) and is internally provided with a fixing air cylinder (32). The upper side of one side of the fixing seat (31) is provided with a fixing arm (33), and one end is rotatably connected with the extending end of the fixing air cylinder (32). The side of the fixing seat (31) close to the fixing arm (33) is provided with a stabilizing arm (34).

3. The automated roadblock cone deployment apparatus of claim 1, wherein, One side of the hanging arm (2) is provided with a lifting groove (20) and is internally provided with a lifting screw (23). One end of the hanging arm (2) is provided with a lifting motor (22), and the output end is fixedly connected with one end of the lifting screw (23). The middle part of the lifting ring (21) is provided with a connecting block (211) and is slidably arranged in the lifting groove (20) and is threadedly connected with the lifting screw (23).

4. The automated roadblock cone deployment apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The upper side of one end of the conveying seat (5) close to the laying rack (54) is provided with a vertical rack (51). The inner side of the vertical rack (51) is symmetrically provided with a retracting air cylinder (52). The extending ends of the retracting air cylinders (52) are respectively rotatably connected with the two laying racks (54). The bodies of the two retracting air cylinders (52) are provided with a limiting rod (53) between the bodies and one end close to the output end.

5. The automated roadblock cone deployment apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The bottom of the vehicle body (1) and below the conveying seat (5) is provided with an upper sliding groove (10) and penetrates the power box (4). The inside of the power box (4) is rotatably provided with a power screw (41) and is provided with a driven gear (42) at one end. The bottom of the power box (4) and one end close to the driven gear (42) are provided with a power motor (43). The output end of the power motor (43) is provided with a driving gear (44) and is meshingly connected with the driven gear (42). The power screw (41) is threadedly connected with a linkage block (45). The upper side of the linkage block (45) penetrates the upper sliding groove (10) and is connected with the conveying seat (5).

6. An automated road barrier cone deployment apparatus according to claim 5, wherein, The power box (4) is provided with a lower sliding groove (40) below, the linkage block (45) passes through the lower sliding groove (40) and is connected with the follow-up plate (6).

7. The automated roadblock cone deployment apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The inside of the storage box (7) is provided with a partition rotating shaft (71) rotatably arranged above the hidden cylinder (70), and the partition rotating shaft (71) is provided with a spiral blade (72).

8. The automated roadblock cone deployment apparatus of claim 7, wherein, The inside of the storage box (7) is provided with a plurality of storage and release motors (73), and the output ends are fixedly connected with one end of the partition rotating shaft (71).

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