Automatic cone mark deploying and controlling system for tunnel

Through the automated layout and control cone marking system, the automatic layout and control in the tunnel is achieved using electric push rods and anti-slips, which solves the problems of low efficiency and high safety risks in the tunnel, improves the safety and efficiency of tunnel management, and adapts to the narrow and complex environment of the tunnel.

CN223118923UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-18SHANDONG HI SPEED COMPANY
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Application Number
CN202422386535.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-29
Publication Date
2025-07-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-29

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Technical Problem

Vehicle accident control in existing tunnels mainly relies on labor, is inefficient and cannot cover all areas and time periods. The light in the tunnel is weak and the space is narrow, resulting in high safety risks for rescue personnel and it is difficult to deploy and control the cone marks in the tunnel.

Method used

An automated cone-laying and control system is designed, including automatic cone-laying, warning device and traffic abnormality identification device. It uses electric push rods and anti-slips to realize automatic layout and control, and combines vibration buffering device and vibration sensor to ensure stable movement and control of the cone-laying in the tunnel.

Benefits of technology

It realizes automatic and rapid layout and control in the tunnel, improves the safety and efficiency of tunnel management, adapts to the narrow and complex environment of the tunnel, reduces manual intervention, and conforms to the development direction of intelligence, digitalization and unmanned.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of tunnel safety equipment, and provides an automatic cone mark deploying and controlling system for a tunnel, which comprises an automatic cone mark, a warning device, a comprehensive controller and a traffic abnormity recognition device, the automatic cone mark comprises a shell, a balancing weight is arranged at the bottom in the shell, an electric push rod is further arranged in the shell, and the electric push rod is connected with the warning device. The output end of the electric push rod is connected with a plurality of anti-skid wheels in a liftable mode through a connecting plate, the multiple anti-skid wheels are evenly distributed outside the shell in the circumferential direction, a vibration buffering device is arranged at the tops of the multiple anti-skid wheels, a vibration sensor is arranged on the vibration buffering device, and the vibration sensor is electrically connected with the comprehensive controller. The scheme can automatically and quickly deploy and control to the accident vehicle from the tunnel portal section, adapts to the conditions of narrow tunnel space and complex road conditions, conforms to the future development direction of deployment and control in the tunnel, namely intelligentization, digitization, unmanned operation, automation and safety, optimizes the tunnel management strategy by the whole system, and improves the safety and efficiency of tunnel management.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of tunnel safety equipment, and particularly relates to an automatic layout cone marking system for tunnels. Background Technique

[0002] Tunnels are an important part of transportation, but they are also high-risk areas for accidents. By deploying in tunnels, the traffic conditions and abnormal situations inside the tunnels can be monitored in a timely manner, such as traffic jams, accidents, fires, etc., so that measures can be taken in a timely manner to reduce the probability of accidents and ensure traffic safety.

[0003] At present, the layout of vehicle accidents in tunnels generally adopts manual layout. Manual layout requires a large amount of human resources and has low efficiency. It cannot cover all areas and time periods. Moreover, the light in the tunnel is weak, the space is narrow, and the traffic flow is large. When rescue personnel enter the tunnel for rescue, their own safety also faces challenges. At present, movable cone marking technology has appeared at the tunnel entrance, which can realize the closure of the tunnel entrance. However, due to the influence of the height of the cable trench on the shoulders on both sides of the lane inside the tunnel, the cone markers are prone to tipping when moving horizontally from the shoulders to the carriageway, and automatic layout inside the tunnel cannot be realized. Content of the Utility Model

[0004] To solve the problems in the background technique, the utility model provides an automatic layout cone marking system for tunnels, which includes automatic cone markers, warning devices, a comprehensive controller, and a traffic anomaly recognition device. The warning devices are arranged in front of the tunnel entrance section. The comprehensive controller is electrically connected to the warning devices and the traffic anomaly recognition device respectively. A plurality of automatic cone markers are provided, and the plurality of automatic cone markers are arranged at the tunnel entrance and on the shoulders on both sides inside the tunnel. A plurality of traffic anomaly recognition devices are arranged at intervals along the inner wall of the tunnel. The automatic cone marker includes a housing, a counterweight block is arranged at the bottom inside the housing, an electric push rod is also arranged inside the housing, and the output end of the electric push rod is connected with a plurality of anti-slip wheels through a connecting plate in a liftable manner. The plurality of anti-slip wheels are circumferentially distributed outside the housing, and a vibration buffer device is arranged at the top of the plurality of anti-slip wheels. A vibration sensor is arranged on the automatic cone marker, and the vibration sensor and the anti-slip wheels are electrically connected to the comprehensive controller respectively.

[0005] Further, the top of the connecting plate is connected to the output end of the electric push rod, and the end of the connecting plate passes through the housing and is connected to the anti-slip wheels. The number and position of the ends of the connecting plate passing through the housing correspond to the number and position of the anti-slip wheels.

[0006] Further, a moving hole for the connecting plate to move up and down is arranged on the housing, and the bottom of the moving hole is located above the counterweight block.

[0007] Furthermore, the vibration buffer device is arranged between the anti-slip wheel and the connecting plate. The vibration buffer device includes a main body structure. A positioning groove is formed by inward depression at the bottom end of the main body structure. A slider is slidably connected in the positioning groove. Convex bodies are arranged on both sides of the slider. Chute grooves matched with the convex bodies are arranged on both sides in the positioning groove. A compression spring is connected between the top of the slider and the positioning groove. One end of the compression spring away from the slider is fixedly connected to the positioning groove. The bottom of the slider is connected to the anti-slip wheel.

[0008] Furthermore, the electric push rod is fixed to the upper part inside the housing through a fixing plate.

[0009] Furthermore, at least one guiding member is arranged inside the housing. The guiding member includes a guide post. One end of the guide post is connected to the top of the counterweight block. The other end of the guide post passes through the connecting plate and is connected to the fixing plate. A buffer spring is sleeved on the outer wall of the guide post near one end of the counterweight block. The bottom of the buffer spring is connected to the top of the counterweight block. An annular cushion block is connected to the top of the buffer spring. The annular cushion block is slidably connected to the guide post.

[0010] Furthermore, a guide sleeve is arranged at the connection between the guide post and the connecting plate. The guide sleeve is fixed on the connecting plate.

[0011] Furthermore, the warning device includes a warning sign, and a warning message is displayed on the warning sign.

[0012] Furthermore, a flashing device is arranged at the top of the automatic cone marker. The flashing device is electrically connected to the integrated controller. A reflective film is attached to the outer surface of the housing.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: Through the automated cone marker layout system of the present utility model, it can automatically and quickly layout from the tunnel entrance section to the accident vehicle. Moreover, the automatic cone markers do not occupy extra space in the tunnel. They travel from the road shoulder to the traffic lane, adapting to the narrow tunnel space and complex road conditions, and conforming to the future development direction of tunnel layout, namely intelligent, digital, unmanned, automated, and safe.

[0014] In this system, first, the traffic anomaly recognition device recognizes the abnormal traffic condition and transmits the signal to the integrated controller. The integrated controller issues instructions to the automatic cone markers and the warning device. The warning device in front of the tunnel entrance section reminds passing vehicles to pay attention to the emergency situation ahead. The automatic cone markers at the tunnel entrance move to the tunnel entrance of the section where road closure is required. The automatic cone markers receiving instructions inside the tunnel move horizontally from the road shoulder to the traffic lane position where layout is required. The automatic cone markers can stably travel to the designated position by means of the anti-slip wheel with automatic lifting function and the tumbler housing, which can pass through the road shoulder that is a certain distance higher than the traffic lane. The entire system optimizes the tunnel management strategy and improves the safety and efficiency of tunnel management. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic layout cone marker system of the present utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic side view structure diagram of the automatic cone marker of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic top view structure diagram of the automatic cone marker of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic cross-sectional view structure diagram of the automatic cone marker of the present utility model.

[0019] Reference numerals in the figure: 1, automatic cone marker; 101, housing; 102, counterweight; 103, electric push rod; 104, connecting plate; 105, anti-slip wheel; 106, moving hole; 107, guide post; 108, guide sleeve; 109, buffer spring; 110, annular cushion block; 111, fixing plate; 2, warning device; 3, traffic anomaly recognition device; 4, road shoulder; 5, tunnel; 6, suspended solar panel; 7, carriageway; 8, vibration buffer device; 801, positioning groove; 802, slider; 803, convex body; 804, chute; 805, compression spring; 9, flasher; 10, reflective film. Detailed Embodiment

[0020] In order to make the present utility model clearer and more understandable, the following further detailed description of the present utility model is provided in conjunction with the description of the drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the given embodiments are only one of the implementation manners and do not represent all embodiments.

[0021] Embodiment 1

[0022] Combined with Figures 1-4, this embodiment provides an automated warning cone system for tunnels, including automatic warning cones 1, warning devices 2, a comprehensive controller, and traffic anomaly recognition devices 3. The warning device 2 is arranged in front of the entrance section of the tunnel 5. The comprehensive controller is electrically connected to the warning device 2 and the traffic anomaly recognition device 3 respectively. A plurality of automatic warning cones 1 are provided, and the plurality of automatic warning cones 1 are arranged at the entrance of the tunnel 5 and on the road shoulders 4 on both sides inside the tunnel 5. A plurality of traffic anomaly recognition devices 3 are arranged at intervals along the inner wall of the tunnel 5. The automatic warning cone 1 includes a housing 101. A counterweight 102 is provided at the bottom inside the housing 101. An electric push rod 103 is also provided inside the housing 101. The output end of the electric push rod 103 is connected with a plurality of anti-slip wheels 105 in a liftable manner through a connecting plate 104. The plurality of anti-slip wheels 105 are circumferentially distributed outside the housing 101. A vibration buffering device 8 is provided at the top of the plurality of anti-slip wheels 105. A vibration sensor is also provided on the automatic warning cone 1. The vibration sensor and the anti-slip wheels 105 are electrically connected to the comprehensive controller respectively. In this system, first, the traffic anomaly recognition device 3 recognizes abnormal traffic conditions and transmits the signals to the comprehensive controller. The comprehensive controller issues instructions to the automatic warning cones 1 and the warning device 2. The warning device 2 in front of the entrance section of the tunnel 5 reminds passing vehicles to pay attention to the emergency ahead. The automatic warning cones 1 at the entrance of the tunnel 5 receive the instructions and move to the entrance of the tunnel 5 at the section where the road needs to be closed. The automatic warning cones 1 inside the tunnel 5 that receive the instructions move horizontally from the road shoulder 4 to the positions where traffic control is required on the carriageway 7. Moreover, after traffic control, due to the relatively high wind speed inside the tunnel 5 and the influence brought by passing vehicles, a strong air flow impact will be generated. The tumbler-like automatic warning cones 1 can adapt to this air flow environment without tipping over. The entire system optimizes the tunnel 5 management strategy and improves the safety and efficiency of tunnel 5 management.

[0023] Specifically, the top of the connecting plate 104 is connected to the output end of the electric push rod 103. The end of the connecting plate 104 passes through the housing 101 and is connected to the anti-slip wheels 105. The number and position of the ends of the connecting plate 104 passing through the housing 101 correspond to the number and position of the anti-slip wheels 105. As a preference, there are four anti-slip wheels 105 in this embodiment, and there are four ends of the connecting plate 104 extending out of the housing 101. The connecting plate 104 can be two plate bodies intersecting at the center. The electric push rod 103 is fixed to the upper part of the housing 101 through a fixing plate 111. The electric push rod 103 is connected to the center of the two plate bodies, which is beneficial to the stability of the entire device. A moving hole 106 for the connecting plate 104 to move up and down is provided on the housing 101. The bottom of the moving hole 106 is located above the counterweight 102. It should be understood that the length of the moving hole 106 needs to meet the distance for the electric push rod 103 to move down to ensure that the anti-slip wheels 105 touch the ground. A driving system is provided inside the comprehensive controller. The anti-slip wheels 105 are electrically connected to the driving system to drive the anti-slip wheels 105 to move.

[0024] Specifically, the vibration buffer device 8 is arranged between the anti-slip wheel 105 and the connecting plate 104. The vibration buffer device 8 includes a main body structure. A positioning groove 801 is formed by inward depression at the bottom end of the main body structure. A slider 802 is slidably connected in the positioning groove 801. Convex bodies 803 are arranged on both sides of the slider 802. Chute grooves 804 matched with the convex bodies 803 are arranged on both sides in the positioning groove 801. A compression spring 805 is connected between the top of the slider 802 and the positioning groove 801. One end of the compression spring 805 away from the slider 802 is fixedly connected to the positioning groove 801. The bottom of the slider 802 is connected to the anti-slip wheel 105. As a preferred solution, the vibration sensor is arranged at a position in the positioning groove in contact with the top of the slider, so as to receive vibration signals more quickly. When the automatic cone marker 1 descends from the high road shoulder 4 to the low vehicle lane 7, the vibration buffer device 8 can buffer the impact force when the wheel touches the ground. At the same time, the vibration sensor transmits the vibration signal to the comprehensive controller, and the comprehensive controller issues a wheel retracting signal, and the anti-slip wheel 105 is lifted, and the tumbler-shaped housing 101 of the automatic cone marker 1 plays a role, so that it will not fall down.

[0025] Specifically, at least one guiding member is arranged in the housing 101. The guiding member includes a guide post 107. One end of the guide post 107 is connected to the top of the counterweight 102. The other end of the guide post 107 passes through the connecting plate 104 and is connected to the fixing plate 111. A buffer spring 109 is sleeved on the outer wall of the guide post 107 near one end of the counterweight 102. The bottom of the buffer spring 109 is connected to the top of the counterweight 102. The top of the buffer spring 109 is connected with an annular cushion block 110. The annular cushion block 110 is slidably connected to the guide post 107. The guiding member plays a role in stabilizing the connecting plate 104, and further can ensure the stability when the anti-slip wheel 105 moves. As an optimization, a guiding member is respectively arranged on two plate bodies of the connecting plate 104. A guide sleeve 108 is arranged at the connection position of the guide post 107 and the connecting plate 104. The guide sleeve 108 is fixed on the connecting plate 104, and the guide sleeve 108 makes the relative sliding of the guide post 107 and the connecting plate 104 smoother. During the downward movement of the connecting plate 104, the buffer spring 109 can play a certain buffering role.

[0026] Since the light in the tunnel 5 is dim and the visibility is low, as a preference, a flash device 9 is arranged at the top of the automatic cone marker 1. The flash device 9 is electrically connected to the comprehensive controller, and its function is started when the automatic cone marker 1 moves. A reflective film 10 is attached to the outer surface of the housing 101.

[0027] Specifically, the warning device 2 includes a warning sign on which a warning message is displayed. The warning message can be: Please slow down. There is an accident ahead. This warning sign can be set 1 kilometer away from the entrance of the tunnel 5 outside the tunnel 5, so that passing vehicles can easily judge the road conditions ahead in advance, which is conducive to safe driving and plays a warning role. Preferably, a suspendable solar panel 6 can be connected to the outer side wall of the upper part of the automatic cone marker 1. The suspendable solar panel 6 is a prior art, and its advantage is that it is convenient to install, especially suitable for the automatic cone marker 1 located outside the entrance of the tunnel 5.

[0028] During operation, the traffic anomaly recognition device 3 recognizes the abnormal traffic condition and transmits the signal to the integrated controller. The integrated controller issues instructions to the automatic cone marker 1 and the warning device 2. The warning device 2 in front of the entrance section of the tunnel 5 issues a reminder of "Please slow down. There is an accident ahead" to alert passing vehicles of the emergency ahead. The automatic cone marker 1 at the entrance of the tunnel 5 receives the signal and moves to the entrance of the tunnel 5 in the section where the road needs to be closed. The automatic cone marker 1 in the tunnel 5 that receives the instruction moves the anti-skid wheel 105 down to the road surface to support the entire housing 101. When the anti-skid wheel 105 travels horizontally and lands on the carriageway 7, the vibration buffer device 8 buffers the vibration of the anti-skid wheel 105. After the vibration sensor transmits the signal to the integrated controller, the anti-skid wheel 105 is retracted, completing the non-toppling conversion of the automatic cone marker 1. After the automatic cone marker 1 automatically restores the upright balance through the counterweight 102, the anti-skid wheel 105 moves down to the ground again and moves to the designated position.

[0029] The specific embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above in conjunction with the drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments. For those skilled in the art, without departing from the principle and spirit of the present invention, various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations to these embodiments still fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automated layout cone marker system for tunnels, characterized in that: It includes an automatic cone marker (1), a warning device (2), a comprehensive controller, and a traffic anomaly recognition device (3). The warning device (2) is arranged in front of the entrance section of a tunnel (5). The comprehensive controller is electrically connected to the warning device (2) and the traffic anomaly recognition device (3) respectively. A plurality of the automatic cone markers (1) are provided, and the plurality of automatic cone markers (1) are arranged at the entrance of the tunnel (5) and on the road shoulders (4) on both sides inside the tunnel (5). A plurality of the traffic anomaly recognition devices (3) are arranged at intervals along the inner wall of the tunnel (5). The automatic cone marker (1) includes a housing (101). A counterweight (102) is provided at the bottom inside the housing (101). An electric push rod (103) is also provided inside the housing (101). The output end of the electric push rod (103) is connected with a plurality of anti-slip wheels (105) through a connecting plate (104) in a liftable manner. The plurality of anti-slip wheels (105) are circumferentially arranged outside the housing (101). A vibration buffer device (8) is provided at the top of the plurality of anti-slip wheels (105). A vibration sensor is provided on the automatic cone marker (1). The vibration sensor and the anti-slip wheels (105) are electrically connected to the comprehensive controller respectively.

2. The automatic layout cone marker system for tunnels according to claim 1, wherein: The top of the connecting plate (104) is connected to the output end of the electric push rod (103). The end of the connecting plate (104) passes through the housing (101) and is connected to the anti-slip wheels (105). The number and position of the ends of the connecting plate (104) passing through the housing (101) correspond to the number and position of the anti-slip wheels (105).

3. The automatic layout cone marker system for tunnels according to claim 2, characterized in that: A moving hole (106) for the connecting plate (104) to move up and down is provided on the housing (101). The bottom of the moving hole (106) is located above the counterweight (102).

4. An automated layout cone marking system for tunnels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vibration buffer device (8) is arranged between the anti-slip wheels (105) and the connecting plate (104). The vibration buffer device (8) includes a main body structure. A positioning groove (801) is formed by inward depression at the bottom end of the main body structure. A slider (802) is slidably connected in the positioning groove (801). Convex bodies (803) are provided on both sides of the slider (802). Chutes (804) matching the convex bodies (803) are provided on both sides inside the positioning groove (801). A compression spring (805) is connected between the top of the slider (802) and the positioning groove (801). One end of the compression spring (805) away from the slider (802) is fixedly connected to the positioning groove (801). The bottom of the slider (802) is connected to the anti-slip wheels (105).

5. The automatic layout cone marker system for tunnels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electric push rod (103) is fixed to the upper part inside the housing (101) through a fixing plate (111).

6. The automatic layout cone marker system for tunnels according to claim 5, characterized in that: At least one guiding member is provided inside the housing (101). The guiding member includes a guide post (107). One end of the guide post (107) is connected to the top of the counterweight (102). The other end of the guide post (107) passes through the connecting plate (104) and is connected to the fixing plate (111). A buffer spring (109) is sleeved on the outer wall of the guide post (107) near one end of the counterweight (102). The bottom of the buffer spring (109) is connected to the top of the counterweight (102). The top of the buffer spring (109) is connected with an annular cushion block (110), and the annular cushion block (110) is slidably connected with the guide post (107).

7. The automated layout cone marker system for tunnels according to claim 6, characterized in that: A guide sleeve (108) is provided at the connection between the guide post (107) and the connecting plate (104), and the guide sleeve (108) is fixed on the connecting plate (104).

8. An automatic layout cone marker system for tunnels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The warning device (2) includes a warning sign, and a warning message is displayed on the warning sign.

9. An automatic layout cone marker system for tunnels according to claim 1, characterized in that: A flashing device (9) is provided at the top of the automatic cone marker (1). The flashing device (9) is electrically connected to the integrated controller, and a reflective film (10) is attached to the outer surface of the housing (101).