Highway guardrail with warning and reminding structure

By integrating the distance sensor powered by solar panels and rotatable cylindrical cylinder structure on the road guardrail, the problem of single and rigid structure of the existing guardrail functions is solved, and the driver's safety warning and vehicle protection effect is improved.

CN223135036UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-22HUNAN CHANGDE ROAD & BRIDGE CONSTR GRP
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422198424.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-09
Publication Date
2025-07-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-09

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Technical Problem

The existing highway guardrail has a single function and does not have a warning function. It is difficult for novice drivers to judge the distance between the vehicle and the guardrail, and it is prone to scratches, especially on mountain roads. The rigid structure causes a large impact when the vehicle hits, making it not safe to use.

Method used

A road guardrail with a warning and reminder structure is designed. The distance sensor powered by solar panels is combined with a horn. The sensor detects the distance of the vehicle and makes a sound to remind the driver to maintain a safe distance. At the same time, the cylindrical cylinder can rotate to absorb impact force and reduce vehicle damage.

Benefits of technology

It has achieved the improvement of warning effect at night, reduced scratches between vehicles and guardrails, enhanced the driver's sense of security, and reduced the degree of damage during vehicle impact.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a road guardrail with a warning structure, which relates to the technical field of road guardrails and comprises a bottom plate, a solar panel and a cylinder, side columns are arranged on the left side and the right side of the top end of the bottom plate, a top plate covers the top ends of the side columns, a threaded rod penetrates through a round hole, and the top end of the threaded rod is provided with a groove. The solar panel is arranged at the top end of the top plate in parallel, a storage battery is arranged above the top plate, a loudspeaker is arranged on the left side of the controller, and the cylinder is arranged between the bottom plate and the top plate. The solar panel is fixed above the top plate through the support, the solar panel absorbs light energy, converts the light energy into electric energy and stores the electric energy in the storage battery, the controller is electrically connected with the storage battery, the loudspeaker and the distance sensor, when a vehicle is too close to the guardrail, the distance sensor transmits a signal to the controller, and then the controller gives an instruction to the loudspeaker. The loudspeaker makes sound to remind a driver to keep a distance from the guardrail, and accidents are avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of highway guardrails, in particular to a highway guardrail with a warning and reminder structure. Background Technique

[0002] Highway safety protection measures refer to the measures taken to ensure highway traffic safety and prevent traffic accidents. The main ones are: engineering measures, including improving the structure and performance of automobiles from the perspectives of ergonomics and the interaction principle between vehicles and roads, creating a safe, convenient and comfortable working environment for drivers, improving highway technical conditions, such as increasing highway grades, improving alignment and pavement surface characteristics, and setting up perfect safety measures, etc. Among them, highway safety guardrails are a relatively widely used highway safety protection measure.

[0003] Existing highway guardrails have a single function and do not have a warning function. Novice drivers cannot well judge the distance between the vehicle and the guardrail and are prone to rubbing against the guardrail. Especially for mountain road guardrails, after the driver fails to notice that the vehicle is too close to the guardrail and causes rubbing, it is easy to lead to accidents. Secondly, most guardrails are rigid structures, and the impact is large after the vehicle hits the guardrail, and they are not safe enough to use. Therefore, a highway guardrail with a warning and reminder structure is proposed. Content of the Utility Model

[0004] Based on this, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a highway guardrail with a warning and reminder structure to solve the problems that existing highway guardrails have a single function, do not have a warning function, novice drivers cannot well judge the distance between the vehicle and the guardrail, are prone to rubbing against the guardrail, especially for mountain road guardrails, after the driver fails to notice that the vehicle is too close to the guardrail and causes rubbing, it is easy to lead to accidents. Secondly, most guardrails are rigid structures, and the impact is large after the vehicle hits the guardrail, and they are not safe enough to use.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme: A highway guardrail with a warning and reminder structure, including a bottom plate, a solar panel and a cylindrical tube. On both the left and right sides of the top end of the bottom plate, side columns are provided, and long bolts penetrate through the bottoms of the side columns. The top ends of the side columns are covered with a top plate, and round holes are opened inside the left and right sides of the top plate. Threaded rods penetrate through the inside of the round holes, and nuts are threadedly connected to the outer sides of the top ends of the threaded rods.

[0006] The solar panel is arranged parallel to the top of the top plate, and brackets are fixed to both the left and right sides of the lower end of the solar panel. A storage battery is arranged above the top plate, a controller is arranged on the left side of the storage battery, a horn is arranged on the left side of the controller, and a distance sensor is arranged on the left side of the horn.

[0007] The cylindrical tube is arranged between the bottom plate and the top plate, and connecting rods are integrally fixed to both the upper and lower ends of the cylindrical tube. A second connecting block is fixed to the top end of the bottom plate, and a first connecting block is fixed to the bottom end of the top plate.

[0008] Preferably, the left and right ends of the bottom plate are provided with a stepped structure, and long bolts sequentially penetrate through the bottom end of the side column and the bottom plate, and the side column is arranged in an "L" shape.

[0009] Preferably, the top end of the threaded rod penetrates through the top plate through a round hole, and the bottom end of the threaded rod is welded to the top end of the top plate.

[0010] Preferably, the controller is electrically connected to the horn and the distance sensor through a cable, and a protective cover semi-surrounds and covers the outside of the distance sensor.

[0011] Preferably, a reflective tape is adhesively attached to the outer surface of the cylindrical tube, and the cylindrical tubes are parallel to each other.

[0012] Preferably, the connecting rods at the upper and lower ends of the cylindrical tube are respectively inserted into the first connecting block and the second connecting block, and bearings are installed inside both the first connecting block and the second connecting block.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0014] 1. In the present utility model, the solar panel is fixed above the top plate through a bracket. The solar panel absorbs light energy and converts it into electrical energy, which is stored in the storage battery. The controller is electrically connected to the storage battery, the horn, and the distance sensor. When the distance between the vehicle and the guardrail is too close, the distance sensor transmits a signal to the controller, and then the controller issues an instruction to the horn, and the horn emits a sound to remind the driver to keep a distance from the guardrail to avoid accidents.

[0015] 2. In the present utility model, the connecting rods at the upper and lower ends of the cylindrical tube are respectively rotatably connected to the first connecting block and the second connecting block. Therefore, the cylindrical tube can rotate. When the vehicle impacts the cylindrical tube, the cylindrical tube rotates to dissipate part of the impact force, thereby achieving the effect of protecting the vehicle and the driver. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 is a front view structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 is a separated structural schematic diagram of the side column and the top plate of the present utility model.

[0019] In the figure: 1, bottom plate; 2, side column; 3, screw; 4, top plate; 5, round hole; 6, threaded rod; 7, nut; 8, bracket; 9, solar panel; 10, battery; 11, controller; 12, horn; 13, distance sensor; 14, protective cover; 15, cylindrical tube; 16, reflective tape; 17, connecting rod; 18, first connecting block; 19, second connecting block. Specific implementation manner

[0020] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention.

[0021] Next, the embodiments of the present invention will be described according to the overall structure of the present invention.

[0022] Please refer to Figures 1-3 , a highway guardrail with a warning and reminder structure, including a bottom plate 1, a solar panel 9, and a cylindrical tube 15. Side columns 2 are provided on both the left and right sides of the top end of the bottom plate 1, and long bolts 3 penetrate through the bottom of the side columns 2. The left and right ends of the bottom plate 1 are provided with a stepped structure, and the long bolts 3 sequentially penetrate through the bottom end of the side column 2 and the bottom plate 1. The side column 2 is provided with an "L" - shaped structure. Align the bottom of the side column 2 with the stepped structures on both sides of the bottom plate 1, and then fix the long bolts 3 at the four corners. Through the long bolts 3, the fixation of the bottom plate 1, the side column 2, and the ground is realized, and the operation is convenient. The top end of the side column 2 is covered with a top plate 4, and round holes 5 are opened inside the left and right sides of the top plate 4. A threaded rod 6 penetrates through the inside of the round hole 5, and a nut 7 is threadedly connected to the outer side of the top end of the threaded rod 6. The top end of the threaded rod 6 penetrates through the top plate 4 through the round hole 5, and the bottom end of the threaded rod 6 is welded to the top end of the top plate 4. After the side column 2 is fixed, align the round hole 5 on the top plate 4 with the threaded rod 6 and put it on, and then tighten the nut 7 on the outer side of the top end of the threaded rod 6, so that the top plate 4 is fixed to the top end of the side column 2. In this device, the top plate 4, the side column 2, and the bottom plate 1 are assembled separately, which is convenient for transportation.

[0023] The solar panel 9 is arranged in parallel at the top end of the top plate 4, and brackets 8 are fixed to the left and right sides of the lower end of the solar panel 9. Above the top plate 4, a storage battery 10 is arranged, and a controller 11 is arranged on the left side of the storage battery 10. A horn 12 is arranged on the left side of the controller 11, and a distance sensor 13 is arranged on the left side of the horn 12. The controller 11 is electrically connected to the horn 12 and the distance sensor 13 through cables. The outside of the distance sensor 13 is semi-surrounded and covered by a protective cover 14. The brackets 8 are fixed above the top plate 4 by screws, so that the solar panel 9 is fixed. The solar panel 9 absorbs light energy and converts it into electrical energy, which is stored in the storage battery 10. The storage battery 10 is electrically connected to the controller 11. When the vehicle is too close to the guardrail, the distance sensor 13 transmits a signal to the controller 11, and then the controller 11 issues an instruction to the horn 12, and the horn 12 makes a sound to remind the driver to keep a distance from the guardrail to avoid accidents.

[0024] The cylindrical tube 15 is arranged between the bottom plate 1 and the top plate 4, and connecting rods 17 are integrally fixed to the upper and lower ends of the cylindrical tube 15. A reflective tape 16 is adhesively attached to the outer surface of the cylindrical tube 15, and the cylindrical tubes 15 are parallel to each other. The reflective tape 16 improves the night warning effect of the guardrail and reduces the probability of accidents. A second connecting block 19 is fixed to the top end of the bottom plate 1, and a first connecting block 18 is fixed to the bottom end of the top plate 4. The connecting rods 17 at the upper and lower ends of the cylindrical tube 15 are respectively inserted into the first connecting block 18 and the second connecting block 19, and bearings are installed inside the first connecting block 18 and the second connecting block 19. This setting enables the connecting rods 17 to be rotatably connected to the first connecting block 18 and the second connecting block 19. Therefore, the cylindrical tube 15 can rotate. When the vehicle hits the cylindrical tube 15, the cylindrical tube 15 can relieve part of the impact force through rotation, so as to achieve the effect of protecting the vehicle and the driver.

[0025] Working principle: When in use, align the bottom of the side column 2 with the stepped structures on the left and right sides of the bottom plate 1, and fix the bottom plate 1 and the side column 2 to the ground through long bolts 3. Align the round hole 5 on the top plate 4 with the threaded rod 6 and put it on, and then tighten the nut 7 on the outer side of the top end of the threaded rod 6, so that the top plate 4 is fixed to the top end of the side column 2. The cylindrical tube 15 is installed between the top plate 4 and the bottom plate 1, and the cylindrical tube 15 has a rotation function under the cooperation of the connecting rod 17, the first connecting block 18 and the second connecting block 19. When the vehicle hits the cylindrical tube 15, the cylindrical tube 15 can relieve part of the impact force through rotation. The solar panel 9 is fixed above the top plate 4 through the bracket 8. The solar panel 9 absorbs light energy and converts it into electrical energy, which is stored in the storage battery 10. The storage battery 10 is electrically connected to the controller 11. When the vehicle is too close to the guardrail, the distance sensor 13 transmits a signal to the controller 11, and then the controller 11 issues an instruction to the horn 12, and the horn 12 makes a sound to remind the driver to keep a distance from the guardrail to avoid accidents.

[0026] The control mode of the device is automatically controlled by the controller 11. The control circuit of the controller 11 can be implemented by simple programming by those skilled in the art and belongs to the common general knowledge in the art. Therefore, the control mode and circuit connection of the device will not be explained in detail.

[0027] The content not described in detail in this specification belongs to the prior art known to those skilled in the art.

[0028] The orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model in a simplified manner, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as a limitation on the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements on some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. Highway guardrail with a warning reminder structure, comprising a bottom plate (1), a solar panel (9) and a cylindrical barrel (15), characterized in that: On both the left and right sides of the top end of the bottom plate (1), side columns (2) are provided, and long bolts (3) penetrate through the bottom of the side columns (2). The top ends of the side columns (2) are covered with a top plate (4), and round holes (5) are formed in the left and right sides of the top plate (4). A threaded rod (6) penetrates through the inside of the round hole (5), and a nut (7) is threadedly connected to the outer side of the top end of the threaded rod (6). The solar panel (9) is arranged parallel to the top end of the top plate (4), and brackets (8) are fixed to both the left and right sides of the lower end of the solar panel (9). A storage battery (10) is arranged above the top plate (4), a controller (11) is arranged on the left side of the storage battery (10), a horn (12) is arranged on the left side of the controller (11), and a distance sensor (13) is arranged on the left side of the horn (12). The cylindrical tube (15) is arranged between the bottom plate (1) and the top plate (4), and connecting rods (17) are integrally fixed to both the upper and lower ends of the cylindrical tube (15). A second connecting block (19) is fixed to the top end of the bottom plate (1), and a first connecting block (18) is fixed to the bottom end of the top plate (4).

2. The highway guardrail with a warning reminder structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the left and right ends of the bottom plate (1) are of a stepped structure, and the long bolt (3) sequentially penetrates through the bottom end of the side column (2) and the bottom plate (1), and the side column (2) is of an "L" shaped structure.

3. The highway guardrail with a warning reminder structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top end of the threaded rod (6) penetrates through the top plate (4) through the round hole (5), and the bottom end of the threaded rod (6) is welded to the top end of the top plate (4).

4. The highway guardrail with a warning reminder structure according to claim 1, wherein: The controller (11) is electrically connected to the horn (12) and the distance sensor (13) through cables, and a protective cover (14) semi-surroundingly covers the outer side of the distance sensor (13).

5. The highway guardrail with a warning and reminder structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A reflective tape (16) is adhesively attached to the outer surface of the cylindrical tube (15), and the cylindrical tubes (15) are parallel to each other.

6. The highway guardrail with a warning reminder structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting rods (17) at the upper and lower ends of the cylindrical tube (15) are respectively inserted into the first connecting block (18) and the second connecting block (19), and bearings are installed inside both the first connecting block (18) and the second connecting block (19).