EZ transponder fixing device

Abstract

The utility model relates to an EZ transponder fixing device. The EZ transponder fixing device comprises an upper shell, a lower shell and a suction cup. An accommodating space is defined by the upper shell and the lower shell; the accommodating space is used for accommodating the EZ transponder and comprises a main body part and an avoiding part; the main body part is arranged on the upper shell, one side of the main body part is of an opening structure, and an insertion opening for insertion of the main body of the EZ transponder is formed; the receding part is arranged on the lower shell and communicated with the main body part, the receding part penetrates through the side face of the lower shell on the same side of the insertion opening and is used for providing a space for a hasp of the EZ transponder to pass through when the main body of the EZ transponder is inserted into the main body part from the insertion opening, and the width of the receding part is smaller than that of the main body part; the suction cup is installed on the lower shell. The EZ transponder fixing device is easy to disassemble and assemble on the basis of a suction cup adsorption fixing mode, and no trace is left on a front windshield; based on the arrangement of the avoiding part, the hasp of the EZ transponder does not need to be removed during installation, the EZ transponder can be directly installed, and the installation convenience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of vehicles, and in particular to an EZ transponder fixing device. Background Art

[0002] EZ pass is a toll collection system used in cities in the northeastern United States that uses radio frequency identification technology to allow drivers to pay tolls without stopping when passing through toll booths. Typically, drivers attach a radio transponder (EZ transponder) to the inside of their windshield. When it is time to pay, the EZ pass driver passes through a special booth equipped with an antenna to collect the toll.

[0003] The antenna emits a radio frequency field to activate the driver's radio transponder (EZ transponder), which then sends the amount back to the driver's account through the antenna. The toll is then deducted from the driver's prepaid account. The electronic toll collection system greatly reduces the manual labor of toll collection and makes traffic smoother.

[0004] like Figure 8 As shown, the existing EZ transponder includes a main body and a buckle. The buckle is usually set on the back of the main body. The EZ transponder is fixed on the front windshield of the vehicle by the buckle bonding method. Once fixed, it is difficult to remove it. Even if it is removed, it will leave bonding marks on the front windshield, which is very difficult to clean. The above problems need to be solved urgently. Summary of the invention

[0005] The invention discloses an EZ transponder fixing device, aiming to solve the technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0006] The present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] The present invention provides an EZ transponder fixing device, which comprises an upper shell, a lower shell and a suction cup; the upper shell and the lower shell are arranged to form a accommodating space; the accommodating space is used to accommodate the EZ transponder, and comprises a main body and an avoidance portion; the main body is arranged on the upper shell, and one side is an opening structure, forming an insertion port for inserting the main body of the EZ transponder; the avoidance portion is arranged on the lower shell and connected to the main body, the avoidance portion passes through the side surface of the lower shell on the same side as the insertion port, and is used to provide a space for the buckle of the EZ transponder to pass through when the main body of the EZ transponder is inserted from the insertion port into the main body, and the width of the avoidance portion is smaller than that of the main body; the suction cup is installed on the lower shell.

[0008] In the EZ transponder fixing device of the present invention, the insertion port is located at one side in the length direction of the accommodating space.

[0009] In the EZ transponder fixing device of the present invention, the accommodating space has the same shape as the EZ transponder.

[0010] In the EZ transponder fixing device of the present invention, the lower shell includes: a lower shell body, the lower shell body is a groove-type shell structure; at least two guide members, the guide members are arranged in parallel and spaced apart in the groove of the lower shell body, and the avoidance portion is formed between the guide members.

[0011] In the EZ transponder fixing device of the present invention, the extending direction of the guide member is parallel to the inserting direction of the EZ transponder.

[0012] In the EZ transponder fixing device of the present invention, the lower shell further comprises at least one abutting member, the abutting member is arranged in a groove of the lower shell body and adjacent to a side where the avoidance portion passes through the side surface of the lower shell, and the top end of the abutting member is higher than the top end of the guide member.

[0013] In the EZ transponder fixing device of the present invention, the number of the abutting members is two, which are symmetrically arranged and located in the groove of the lower shell body outside the avoidance portion.

[0014] In the EZ transponder fixing device of the present invention, the bottom of the lower shell body is a tapered boss-like structure; the suction cup is arranged on the bottom surface of the boss-like structure.

[0015] In the EZ transponder fixing device of the present invention, the upper shell and the lower shell are detachably connected via a buckle and a slot; the bottom edge of the upper shell partially overlaps with the top edge of the lower shell; the buckle and the slot are arranged at the overlapping part of the upper shell and the lower shell, and the slot can accommodate the buckle.

[0016] The EZ transponder fixing device of the present invention also includes a limiter; the limiter is arranged on the lower shell, and a through groove capable of accommodating a part of the bottom edge of the upper shell is formed between the limiter and the lower shell; the through groove is used to limit the buckle from detaching from the slot.

[0017] In the EZ transponder fixing device of the present invention, the limiting member is located at a position adjacent to the buckle or the slot.

[0018] In the EZ transponder fixing device of the present invention, the number of the limiting members is plural, and the plurality of limiting members are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the top edge of the lower shell.

[0019] In the EZ transponder fixing device of the present invention, the suction cup includes a suction cup body, a connecting piece and a fixing piece; one end of the connecting piece is fixed to the suction cup body, and the other end is screwed to the fixing piece; a through hole for the connecting piece to pass through is opened on the lower shell.

[0020] In the EZ transponder fixing device of the present invention, the upper shell is a slot-shaped shell structure with one side penetrated; the penetrated side forms the insertion port.

[0021] In the EZ transponder fixing device of the present invention, a push-out port is provided on a side of the upper shell opposite to the insertion port.

[0022] The technical solution adopted by the present invention can achieve the following beneficial effects:

[0023] The present invention mainly provides an EZ transponder fixing device, which fixes the EZ transponder on the front windshield of a vehicle based on the cooperation of an upper shell, a lower shell and a suction cup, wherein the upper shell and the lower shell are used to install the EZ transponder, and the suction cup is connected to the lower shell, and is used to fix the upper shell and the lower shell on the front windshield. Based on the method of fixing with suction cups, the EZ transponder fixing device of the present invention is easy to disassemble and assemble, and will not leave any traces on the front windshield; the disassembly, assembly and replacement of the EZ transponder is also convenient by the way of accommodating space and EZ transponder plug-in; based on the setting of the avoidance part, there is no need to remove the buckle of the EZ transponder during installation, and it can be directly installed, thereby improving the convenience of installation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for describing the embodiments, which constitute a part of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions explain the present invention and do not constitute improper limitations on the present invention. In the drawings:

[0025] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of an EZ transponder fixing device of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of an EZ transponder fixing device of the present invention when an EZ transponder is installed;

[0027] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of an EZ transponder fixing device of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the upper shell of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the lower housing of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the suction cup of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 7 It is another three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of an EZ transponder fixing device of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the EZ transponder structure in the prior art.

[0033] Description of reference numerals:

[0034] 11. Upper shell; 12. Lower shell; 121. Lower shell body; 122. Guide member; 123. Abutment member; 124. Through hole; 13. Accommodation space; 131. Main body; 132. Avoidance portion; 14. Insertion port; 15. Suction cup; 151. Suction cup body; 152. Connecting member; 153. Fixing member; 16. Buckle; 17. Slot; 18. Limiting member; 19. Through slot; 101. Ejection port; A. EZ transponder. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention clearer, the technical solution of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the specific embodiments of the present invention and the corresponding drawings. In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the term "or" is usually used in the sense of including "and / or", unless the content clearly indicates otherwise.

[0036] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or a magnetic connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be a connection between the two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances. In addition, in the description of the present application, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used to distinguish the description and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "multiple" is at least two, such as two, three or more, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically limited.

[0037] Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0038] In order to solve the problems existing in the prior art, an embodiment of the present application provides an EZ transponder fixing device.

[0039] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 8 As shown, an EZ transponder fixing device comprises an upper shell 11, a lower shell 12 and a suction cup 15; the upper shell 11 and the lower shell 12 are arranged to form a receiving space 13; the receiving space 13 is used to receive the EZ transponder, preferably, the receiving space 13 has the same shape as the EZ transponder A, and since the side of the EZ transponder A is a convex arc shape, the EZ transponder A will not be separated from the receiving space 13 after installation, and preferably, the receiving space 13 receives more than half of the convex arc shape of the side of the EZ transponder A; the receiving space 13 comprises a main body 131 and an avoidance portion 132; the main body 131 is arranged on the upper shell 11, and one side is an opening structure, forming an insertion port 14 for inserting the main body of the EZ transponder; the avoidance portion 132 is provided The avoidance portion 132 is on the lower shell 12 and connected to the main body 131. The avoidance portion 132 passes through the side of the lower shell 12 on the same side as the insertion port 14, and is used to provide a space for the buckle of the EZ transponder A to pass through when the main body of the EZ transponder A is inserted into the main body 131 from the insertion port. The width of the avoidance portion 132 is smaller than the main body 131, that is, the top plane of the avoidance portion 132 is used to support the bottom surface of the main body of the EZ transponder A; preferably, the through side of the avoidance portion 132 is a flared structure to facilitate the alignment of the buckle of the EZ transponder A during installation, and the length of the avoidance portion 132 is equal to the length of the main body of the EZ transponder A; the suction cup 15 is installed on the lower shell 12, and the suction cup mouth is set away from the lower shell 12, and is used to fix the EZ transponder fixing device on the front windshield of the vehicle.

[0040] An EZ transponder fixing device of the present invention fixes the EZ transponder A on the front windshield of a vehicle based on the cooperation of an upper shell 11, a lower shell 12 and a suction cup 15, wherein the upper shell 11 and the lower shell 12 are used to install the EZ transponder A, and the suction cup 15 is connected to the lower shell 12, and is used to fix the upper shell 11 and the lower shell 12 on the front windshield. Based on the adsorption and fixation method of the suction cup 15, the EZ transponder fixing device of the present invention is easy to disassemble and assemble, and will not leave any traces on the front windshield; the EZ transponder A is also easy to disassemble, assemble and replace by plugging in the accommodating space 13 and the EZ transponder A; based on the setting of the avoidance portion 132, there is no need to remove the buckle of the EZ transponder A during installation, and it can be directly installed, thereby improving the convenience of installation.

[0041] In some preferred embodiments, Figure 1 and 3 As shown, the insertion port 14 is located at one side of the length direction of the accommodating space 13 , that is, when the EZ transponder A is inserted into the accommodating space 13 , the EZ transponder A is inserted from the insertion port 14 on the side of the upper shell 11 along the length direction.

[0042] In some preferred embodiments, Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the lower shell 12 includes: a lower shell body 121, the lower shell body 121 is a groove-type shell structure; at least two guide members 122, the guide members 122 are arranged in parallel and spaced in the groove of the lower shell body 121, preferably, the top surface of the guide member 122 is not higher than the surface where the notch of the lower shell body 121 is located, and optimally, the top surface of the guide member 122 is flush with the surface where the notch of the lower shell body 121 is located; an avoidance portion 132 is formed between the guide members 122; based on the arrangement of the guide members 122, when the EZ transponder A is installed, not only is it provided that the buckle of the EZ transponder A passes through The guide member 122 is a plate-like structure, which is arranged in parallel and spaced relation in the groove of the lower shell body 121, and is perpendicular to the surface where the groove is located. The guide member 122 is arranged as a plate-like structure, which can play a guiding role on the one hand, and can also serve as a reinforcing rib plate on the other hand to improve the structural strength of the lower shell body 121. Preferably, the guide member 122 is connected to the groove bottom surface and the side surface of the lower shell body 121.

[0043] Preferably, the extending direction of the guide member 122 is parallel to the insertion direction of the EZ transponder A, that is, the length direction of the EZ transponder A. Based on this arrangement, the difficulty of installation is further reduced.

[0044] Preferably, the lower shell 12 also includes at least one push piece 123; the push piece 123 is arranged in the groove of the lower shell body 121, and is adjacent to the side of the avoidance portion 132 that passes through the side of the lower shell 12; the top of the push piece 123 is higher than the top of the guide piece 122; based on the setting of the push piece 123, when the EZ transponder A is installed, one side of the bottom surface of the main body of the EZ transponder A is lifted to a certain height by the push piece 123, and the edge of the other side contacts the guide piece 122. On the one hand, when the bottom surface of the main body of the EZ transponder A fits and moves relative to the top surface of the guide piece 122, it avoids scratching the sprayed information (such as a bar code, etc.) on the bottom surface of the main body of the EZ transponder A, thereby affecting the integrity of the information; on the other hand, it further reduces the contact area of ​​the bottom surface of the main body of the EZ transponder A during installation, thereby improving the convenience of installation. Preferably, there are two supporting members 123 symmetrically arranged and located in the groove of the lower shell body 121 outside the avoidance portion 132; the two supporting members 123 jointly lift the bottom surface of the main body of the EZ transponder A, and support the bottom surface of the main body of the EZ transponder A at multiple points during the insertion of the EZ transponder A, making the installation process smoother.

[0045] In some preferred embodiments, Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, the bottom of the lower shell body 121 is a tapered boss-like structure; the suction cup 15 is arranged on the bottom surface of the boss-like structure; the bottom of the lower shell body 121 is arranged as a tapered boss-mounted structure, and the suction cup 15 is arranged on the smaller bottom surface of the boss, which can increase the distance between the suction cup mouth of the suction cup 15 and the bottom surface of the lower shell body 121, providing a larger space for the installation of the EZ transponder fixing device, and avoiding collision with the front windshield during installation.

[0046] In some preferred embodiments, Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the upper shell 11 and the lower shell 12 are detachably connected by a buckle 16 and a slot 17; the bottom edge of the upper shell 11 overlaps with the top edge of the lower shell 12; the buckle 16 and the slot 17 are arranged at the overlapping part of the upper shell 11 and the lower shell 12; the slot 17 can accommodate the buckle 16; the buckle 16 and the slot 17 are matched and connected to facilitate the assembly of the upper shell 11 and the lower shell 12; preferably, the material of the upper shell 11 and the lower shell 12 can be selected as a transparent plastic material; optionally, the buckle 16 is arranged at the bottom edge of the upper shell 11, and the buckle part protrudes from the surface of the upper shell 11; the slot 17 is arranged on the inner surface of the top edge of the lower shell 12, corresponding to the position of the buckle 16, or The buckle 16 is set on the lower shell 12, and the slot 17 is set on the upper shell 11. The setting method is similar to the above and will not be repeated; preferably, multiple groups of buckles 16 and slots 17 are set, and they are spaced along the edges of the upper shell 11 and the lower shell 12. The connection between the upper shell 11 and the lower shell 12 is realized based on multiple buckles 16 and slots 17, so that the connection between the upper shell 11 and the lower shell 12 is more stable and firm; optionally, the edges of the upper shell 11 and the lower shell 12 are rectangular structures, in which three groups of buckles 16 and slots 17 are set on the long side, one group of buckles 16 and slots 17 is set on the short side, and two groups of buckles 16 and slots 17 are set on the other long side. Of course, other setting methods can also be selected and are not limited here.

[0047] Preferably, if Figure 5 As shown, the EZ transponder fixing device also includes a limit member 18; the limit member 18 is arranged on the lower shell 12, and forms a through groove 19 between the limit member 18 and the lower shell 12, which can accommodate a part of the bottom edge of the upper shell 11; the through groove 19 is used to limit the buckle 16 from being separated from the slot 17; by setting the limit member 18, the distance between the overlapping edges of the upper shell 11 and the lower shell 12 can be limited, and then the buckle 16 can be restricted in the slot 17 to prevent the buckle 16 from being separated from the slot 17; specifically, the limit member 18 is located at a position adjacent to the buckle 16 or the slot 17.

[0048] Further preferably, there are multiple limit members 18, and the multiple limit members 18 are arranged at circumferential intervals along the top edge of the lower shell 12; for example, limit members 18 are respectively arranged at both sides of each group of buckles 16 and slots 17 to better ensure the buckle connection between the buckles 16 and the slots 17, and multiple through grooves 19 are formed by the multiple limit members 18, and the multiple through grooves 19 respectively accommodate a part of the bottom edge of the upper shell 11, which can limit the width of the overlap between the upper shell 11 and the lower shell 12, ensuring that the size of the formed accommodating space 13 can accommodate the EZ transponder A, and based on the common limitation of the multiple limit members 18, the relative movement of the upper shell 11 and the lower shell 12 in the horizontal direction is avoided, so that the shape of the formed accommodating space 13 is stable, ensuring smooth installation of the EZ transponder A.

[0049] In some preferred embodiments, Figure 1 and Figure 6 As shown, the suction cup 15 includes a suction cup body 151, a connecting piece 152 and a fixing piece 153; one end of the connecting piece 152 is fixed to the suction cup body 151, and the other end is screwed to the fixing piece 153; a through hole 124 is provided on the lower shell 12 for the connecting piece 152 to pass through; the suction cup body 151 is formed into a detachable connection structure by cooperating with the connecting piece 152 and the fixing piece 153, so that the suction cup body 151 can be easily disassembled.

[0050] In some preferred embodiments, Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the upper shell 11 is a groove-shaped shell structure with one side penetrated; an insertion port 14 is formed on the penetrated side; preferably, the upper shell 11 covers the top and side surfaces of the EZ transponder A, and the lower shell 12 supports the bottom surface of the EZ transponder A. This method has better coverage for the EZ transponder A, and the formed accommodating space 13 is more in line with the shape of the EZ transponder A.

[0051] Preferably, if Figure 1 As shown, the width of the insertion port 14 is wider than the slot width of the slot-shaped shell structure; that is, the surface where the insertion port 14 is located is set at an angle to the slot length direction of the slot structure of the upper shell 11. This arrangement ensures the covering effect of the slot EZ transponder A, and when installing, the EZ transponder A has more exposed parts in the length direction for pushing the EZ transponder A during installation, thereby facilitating the installation of the EZ transponder A.

[0052] In some preferred embodiments, Figure 7 As shown, a push-out port 101 is provided on a side of the upper shell 11 opposite to the insertion port 14 ; based on the setting of the push-out port 101 , the EZ transponder A can be pushed out of the accommodating space 13 for easy disassembly.

[0053] The embodiments of the present invention are described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned specific implementation modes, which are merely illustrative rather than restrictive. Under the guidance of the present invention, ordinary technicians in this field can also make many forms without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention and the claims, all of which are within the protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An EZ transponder fixing device, characterized in that: It includes an upper shell, a lower shell and a suction cup; The upper shell and the lower shell are arranged to form a containing space; The accommodating space is used to accommodate the EZ transponder and includes a main body and an avoidance portion; The main body is disposed on the upper shell, and one side is an opening structure, forming an insertion port for inserting the main body of the EZ transponder; The avoidance portion is disposed on the lower shell and communicates with the main body. The avoidance portion passes through the side surface of the lower shell on the same side as the insertion port, and is used to provide a space for the buckle of the EZ transponder to pass through when the main body of the EZ transponder is inserted from the insertion port into the main body. The width of the avoidance portion is smaller than that of the main body. The suction cup is mounted on the lower shell.

2. The EZ transponder fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower housing comprises: A lower shell body, wherein the lower shell body is a groove-type shell structure; At least two guide members are arranged in parallel and spaced apart in the groove of the lower shell body, and the avoidance portion is formed between the guide members.

3. The EZ transponder fixing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lower shell further comprises at least one abutting member; The push member is arranged in the groove of the lower shell body and is adjacent to the side where the avoidance portion passes through the side surface of the lower shell. The top end of the push member is higher than the top end of the guide member.

4. The EZ transponder fixing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of the lower shell body is a tapered boss-like structure; The suction cup is arranged on the bottom surface of the boss-shaped structure.

5. The EZ transponder fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper shell and the lower shell are detachably connected via a buckle and a slot; The bottom edge of the upper shell partially overlaps with the top edge of the lower shell; The buckle and the slot are arranged at the overlapping part of the upper shell and the lower shell, and the slot can accommodate the buckle.

6. The EZ transponder fixing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: Also includes a limiter; The limiting member is arranged on the lower shell, and a through groove capable of accommodating a part of the bottom edge of the upper shell is formed between the limiting member and the lower shell; The through slot is used to limit the buckle from being separated from the slot.

7. The EZ transponder fixing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: There are multiple limiting members, and the limiting members are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the top edge of the lower shell.

8. The EZ transponder fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The suction cup comprises a suction cup body, a connecting piece and a fixing piece; One end of the connecting member is fixed to the suction cup body, and the other end is screwed to the fixing member; The lower shell is provided with a through hole for the connecting member to pass through.

9. The EZ transponder fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper shell is a groove-shaped shell structure with one side penetrated; The through side forms the insertion port.

10. The EZ transponder fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A push-out port is arranged on a side of the upper shell body opposite to the insertion port.

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