Highway rapid payment device

Through the modular design and large-diameter card-type self-service payment model, the problem of complex equipment and lane congestion of traditional self-service payment machines is solved, and fast payment and convenient payment are achieved.

CN223260204UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-22GUANGZHOU TRANSPORTATION RES INST CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421978600.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-15
Publication Date
2025-08-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-15

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional self-service payment machines have complex equipment, many faults, slow card insertion and payment, making it difficult to adapt to the fast passage of vehicles of different heights, resulting in lane congestion.

Method used

The expressway rapid payment device adopts a modular design, including a control box, a checkpoint, and a bill printing module. It adopts a large-diameter card-type self-service payment model, combined with the upper and lower scanning docks and the flip mechanism, adapts to different vehicle heights and realizes rapid payment.

Benefits of technology

Improve payment efficiency, reduce costs, improve payment experience, avoid drivers getting off the car and insert cards, adapt to different vehicle heights, and reduce lane congestion.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of highway payment, and discloses a highway rapid payment device. Comprising a base and a receiving area used for card throwing, an overall supporting area is arranged below the base, a card read-write area control box is arranged in the base, a card storage area is arranged in the base, and the card storage area is located below the card read-write area control box. According to the utility model, the receiving area, the upper code scanning head and the lower code scanning head are arranged, so that drivers of large trucks and small passenger cars can conveniently throw cards at the same time, and drivers of vehicles with different head heights can conveniently scan codes to pay tolls; rapid mobile payment is realized, a drawer mode is adopted to receive a card with successful transaction, and an operator can receive the card conveniently.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of highway toll payment, in particular to a fast highway toll payment device. Background Art

[0002] As a crucial link in urban highways, highway toll stations are an essential component of the entire urban transportation system. Self-service payment lanes, as a new toll collection model, offer significant advantages in reducing labor costs and improving lane automation, leading to their widespread adoption. However, traditional self-service payment machines suffer from complex mechanical structures, numerous failure points, slow card insertion and payment processes, and difficulty parking. They also struggle to accommodate the rapid passage of vehicles of varying heights, slowing payment times and contributing to lane congestion. Utility Model Content

[0003] (1) Technical problems solved

[0004] In response to the shortcomings of the existing technology, the utility model provides a fast highway toll payment device with a modular design. It is mainly composed of a control box, a card insertion port, a ticket printing, a mobile payment module, etc. At the same time, the product adopts a large-caliber card insertion self-service payment mode, which avoids the situation where drivers and passengers cannot reach the card insertion port or even need to get off the car to insert the card, effectively improving the highway toll payment experience, bringing convenience to drivers, while also improving efficiency and saving costs, solving the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0005] (2) Technical solution

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides the following technical solution: comprising a base and a receiving area for card insertion, characterized in that: an integral support area is provided below the base, a card reading and writing area control box is provided inside the base, a card storage area is provided inside the base, and the card storage area is located below the card reading and writing area control box;

[0007] An upper sweeping terminal is provided in the receiving area for card throwing, and a lower sweeping terminal is provided in the receiving area for card throwing.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the deployment module of the card reading and writing area control box is a pull-out card reading and writing device.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, a flip mechanism for driving the card is provided in the middle of the card reading and writing area control box, and the flip mechanism for driving the card is located above the card storage area.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, a receiving area for card insertion is provided above the base, and a large-caliber open cutout is provided above the receiving area for card insertion.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the upper sweeping terminal and the lower sweeping terminal are distributed up and down at the cutout of the receiving area for card insertion.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, a connecting circular groove is provided inside the receiving area for card insertion, and the connecting circular groove is connected to the control box of the card reading and writing area.

[0013] Compared with the existing technology, the present invention provides a fast toll payment device for highways, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. The utility model is equipped with a receiving area, an upper scanning terminal and a lower scanning terminal, and a large-diameter open incision design to facilitate drivers to insert and return cards. It can also facilitate large truck and small passenger car drivers to insert cards. The upper scanning terminal and the lower scanning terminal are set inside the receiving area for card insertion, which is used to facilitate drivers of vehicles with different head heights to scan the code to pay tolls and realize fast mobile payment.

[0015] 2. The utility model is equipped with a card reading and writing area and a card storage area. When the card used for payment falls from the receiving area for card insertion into the card reading and writing area, the information recorded in the card is read and the card is stored in the card storage area using a flip mechanism. The card storage area adopts a drawer mode to receive cards with successful transactions, making it convenient for operators to collect them. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom-up structure of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the inverted structure of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 It is a side structural schematic diagram of the present utility model.

[0020] Among them: 1. Base; 2. Overall support area; 3. Card storage area; 4. Card reading and writing area control box (including flip mechanism); 5. Receiving area; 6. Upper scanning dock; 7. Lower scanning dock. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The following embodiments of the present invention are described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "head," "tail," etc., indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate the description of this utility model and simplify the description. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed, or operate in a specific direction, and therefore should not be construed as limiting this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "connected" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integral connection; mechanical connection, electrical connection; direct connection, or indirect connection through an intermediary. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0024] See also Figure 1-4 The card reader 3 is a card reader-writer unit that is used to read and write cards, and the card reader 3 is a card reader-writer unit that is used to read and write cards.

[0025] An upper scanning terminal 6 is provided in the receiving area 5 for card throwing, and a lower scanning terminal 7 is provided in the receiving area 5 for card throwing. A receiving area 5 for card throwing is provided above the base 1, and the upper part of the receiving area 5 for card throwing is a large-diameter open incision. The upper scanning terminal 6 and the lower scanning terminal 7 are distributed up and down at the incision of the receiving area 5 for card throwing. A connecting circular groove is provided inside the receiving area 5 for card throwing, and the connecting circular groove is connected to the card reading and writing area control box 4. After the driver drives to the toll station on the highway, the card for payment is put into the interior of the receiving area 5 for card throwing. The design of the large-diameter open incision is convenient for the driver to throw the card and return the pass card, which can facilitate large truck and small passenger car drivers to throw the card. The interior of the receiving area 5 for card throwing is provided with an upper scanning terminal 6 and a lower scanning terminal 7, which is used to facilitate vehicle drivers with different vehicle head heights to scan the code to pay the toll, thereby realizing fast mobile payment.

[0026] When in use, the card for payment is placed into the receiving area 5 for card insertion. The large-diameter open incision design makes it convenient for the driver to insert the card and return the pass card. The upper scanning terminal 6 and the lower scanning terminal 7 are provided inside the receiving area 5 for card insertion, which are used to facilitate drivers of vehicles with different head heights to scan the code to pay the toll. When the card for payment falls from the receiving area 5 for card insertion to the inside of the card reading and writing area control box 4, the information recorded in the card is read, and the card is stored in the card storage area 3 using a flip mechanism. The card storage area 3 adopts a drawer mode to receive cards with successful transactions.

[0027] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A fast toll payment device for highways, comprising a base (1) and a receiving area (5) for inserting a card, characterized in that: An integral support area (2) is provided below the base (1), a card reading and writing area control box (4) is provided inside the base (1), a card storage area (3) is provided inside the base (1), and the card storage area (3) is located below the card reading and writing area control box (4); An upper sweeping terminal (6) is provided in the receiving area (5) for card insertion, and a lower sweeping terminal (7) is provided in the receiving area (5) for card insertion.

2. The expressway toll payment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The deployment module of the card reading and writing area control box (4) is a pull-out card reading and writing device.

3. The expressway toll payment device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A flip mechanism for driving the card is provided in the middle of the card reading and writing area control box (4), and the flip mechanism for driving the card is located above the card storage area (3).

4. The expressway toll payment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A receiving area (5) for card insertion is provided above the base (1), and a large-caliber open cutout is provided above the receiving area (5) for card insertion.

5. The expressway rapid toll payment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper sweeping terminal (6) and the lower sweeping terminal (7) are distributed up and down at the cutout of the receiving area (5) for card insertion.

6. The expressway toll payment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A communicating circular groove is provided inside the receiving area (5) for inserting a card, and the communicating circular groove is connected to the card reading and writing area control box (4).