Anti-falling device for ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) door frame

By introducing springs and damping parts into the ETC gantry anti-fall device to alleviate the impact force of falling, and limiting the lock through rods and slots to prevent accidental opening, the problem of excessive force at the moment of falling in the existing technology is solved, and the comfort and safety of the staff are improved.

CN223390128UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-26HENAN ZHONGYUAN EXPRESSWAY
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Application Number
CN202422915989.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-28
Publication Date
2025-09-26
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-28

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Technical Problem

The existing ETC gantry anti-fall device cannot effectively alleviate the large force generated at the moment of falling, causing impact on the workers and affecting their comfort and safety.

Method used

An ETC gantry anti-fall device is designed, which includes a protective mechanism and an anti-slip mechanism. The first spring and damping member are used to alleviate the impact force of falling, and the lock is restricted by the cooperation of the plug rod and the slot to prevent accidental opening, thereby ensuring the stability of the hook connection.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the impact force during falling, improves the comfort and safety of workers, enhances the stability and safety of the fall arrester, reduces distractions caused by concerns about safety issues, and improves inspection efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of ETC door frames, in particular to an ETC door frame anti-falling device which comprises a column body, the column body comprises a door frame supporting column, a box body is arranged on the surface of the door frame supporting column, an anti-falling device is fixedly installed on the inner side of the box body, a hook is connected to the bottom end of the anti-falling device, and a lock catch is movably connected to the surface of the hook. When the steel wire rope falls accidentally, in the process that the falling protector locks the steel wire rope, the stress of the box body is reduced, the movable rod moves on the inner side of the sleeve, the elastic property of the first spring and the arrangement of the damping piece are matched, force generated by sudden falling can be relieved to a certain degree, and then impact and influence on workers can be reduced; the safety of workers can be better guaranteed, the comfort level of the workers can be improved, meanwhile, the influence of force on the falling protector can be reduced, the falling protector can be better used, and therefore falling prevention can be better carried out.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ETC gantry frames, in particular to an ETC gantry anti-falling device. Background Art

[0002] An ETC gantries is a facility installed on highways or urban expressways to implement the Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) system. It typically consists of a gantry equipped with ETC antennas, cameras, and signal lights. These gantries identify vehicles' ETC tags and automatically complete the toll collection process, thereby improving road efficiency and reducing traffic congestion. During inspections of ETC gantries, workers often need to work at heights, such as climbing onto the gantry for inspection or maintenance. To ensure worker safety, they often use fall arrest devices. Fall arrest devices are personal protective equipment designed to prevent workers from falling from heights. They quickly lock and arrest the worker in the event of an accidental fall, effectively preventing falls from height and protecting workers' lives. Using fall arrest devices can also provide greater peace of mind for workers working at heights, reducing distractions caused by safety concerns and improving work efficiency.

[0003] In the prior art, when using the anti-fall device, it is usually necessary to connect the hook of the worker's anti-fall rope and the hook of the anti-fall device. When a sudden fall occurs, the anti-fall device automatically locks the wire rope to prevent the fall. Since a large force is generated at the moment of falling, it is impossible to alleviate this force or protect the worker well, which will cause a certain impact on the worker, which is not conducive to ensuring the comfort of the worker. Therefore, in order to solve the above problems, an ETC gantry anti-fall device is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the present utility model is to provide an ETC gantry anti-fall device to solve the problem mentioned in the above background technology that a large force will be generated at the moment of falling, and this force cannot be well alleviated or the staff can be protected, which will cause a certain impact on the staff, thereby being not conducive to ensuring the comfort of the staff.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following technical solution: an ETC gantry anti-fall device, comprising a column, the column comprising a gantry support column, a box body provided on the surface of the gantry support column, a fall arrester fixedly mounted on the inner side of the box body, a hook connected to the bottom end of the fall arrester, a lock buckle movably connected to the surface of the hook;

[0006] A protective mechanism is provided on the surface of the portal support column, and the protective mechanism includes a mounting plate, which is fixedly connected to the surface of the portal support column, a sleeve is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the mounting plate, a first spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sleeve, the bottom end of the first spring is fixedly connected to a connecting block, the bottom end of the connecting block is fixedly connected to a movable rod, and a damping member is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the connecting block.

[0007] Preferably, one end of the first spring is fixedly connected to the sleeve, and the other end of the first spring is fixedly connected to the connecting block.

[0008] Preferably, the movable rod is fixedly connected to an end of the connecting block away from the first spring, and the movable rod moves inside the sleeve.

[0009] Preferably, one end of the movable rod away from the connecting block is fixedly connected to the box body, the damping members are arranged in four groups on the inner side of the sleeve, and the two ends of the damping members are respectively connected to the connecting block and the sleeve.

[0010] Preferably, the surface of the hook is provided with an anti-slip mechanism, and the anti-slip mechanism includes a fixed block, which is fixedly connected to the surface of the hook, and an insert rod is movably connected to the inner side of the fixed block, a slot is provided on the inner side of the lock, and a second spring is fixedly connected to the surface of the insert rod.

[0011] Preferably, one end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the fixed block, and the other end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the insertion rod.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0013] 1. When an unexpected fall occurs, the box is subjected to a force that decreases while the fall arrester is locking the wire rope, causing the movable rod to move inside the sleeve. Combined with the elastic properties of the first spring and the setting of the damping member, the force generated by the sudden fall can be alleviated to a certain extent, thereby reducing the impact and influence on the staff, better ensuring the safety of the staff, and improving the comfort of the staff. At the same time, it can also reduce the influence of the force on the fall arrester, allowing the fall arrester to be better used, thereby facilitating better fall prevention.

[0014] 2. Through the movement of the plug rod in the fixed block and the elastic properties of the second spring, the plug rod can be inserted into the slot, thereby restricting the lock, making the lock less likely to move and preventing the hook from being accidentally opened. The connection between the staff's anti-fall rope and the hook can be more stable, the anti-fall safety is better, and the inspection of the ETC gantry is safer. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1It is a schematic front view of the structure of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a front exploded schematic diagram of the structure of the box and the mounting plate of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a side sectional exploded schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting plate and the movable rod of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a front exploded schematic diagram of the structure of the hook and the fixing block of the utility model.

[0019] In the figure: 1. Mast support column; 11. Box body; 12. Anti-fall device; 13. Hook; 14. Lock; 2. Mounting plate; 21. Sleeve; 22. First spring; 23. Connecting block; 24. Movable rod; 25. Damping element; 3. Fixed block; 31. Insert rod; 32. Slot; 33. Second spring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] See also Figure 1-4 , an embodiment provided by the utility model:

[0022] An ETC gantry anti-fall device comprises a column, which comprises a gantry support column 1. A box body 11 is provided on the surface of the gantry support column 1. A fall arrester 12 is fixedly mounted on the inner side of the box body 11. A hook 13 is connected to the bottom end of the fall arrester 12. A lock buckle 14 is movably connected to the surface of the hook 13. By connecting the climber's fall arrester rope to the hook 13, the steel wire rope in the fall arrester 12 will automatically shrink during the climbing process. When subjected to external force or sudden falling, the steel wire rope in the fall arrester 12 will be automatically locked, thereby preventing the person from falling suddenly, thereby avoiding the person from falling and ensuring the safety of the ETC gantry inspection work.

[0023] A protective mechanism is provided on the surface of the gantry support column 1, which includes a mounting plate 2, which is fixedly connected to the surface of the gantry support column 1, and a sleeve 21 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the mounting plate 2, and a first spring 22 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sleeve 21, and the bottom end of the first spring 22 is fixedly connected to a connecting block 23, and the bottom end of the connecting block 23 is fixedly connected to a movable rod 24, and a damping member 25 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the connecting block 23. When the staff falls, the anti-fall device 12 is locked and the movable rod 24 is forced to move and the first spring 22 is deformed. In combination with the action of the damping member 25, the impact force of the fall can be reduced, the impact on the staff can be reduced, and the staff can better inspect the ETC gantry.

[0024] Furthermore, one end of the first spring 22 is fixedly connected to the sleeve 21, and the other end of the first spring 22 is fixedly connected to the connecting block 23. Through the setting of the first spring 22 and the action of the damping member 25, the force of the worker's falling can be alleviated, thereby reducing the burden on the fall arrester 12 and the hook 13, making the use of the fall arrester 12 more stable and safe.

[0025] Furthermore, the movable rod 24 is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting block 23 away from the first spring 22, and the movable rod 24 moves on the inner side of the sleeve 21. Through the setting of the movable rod 24, when the staff falls, the movable rod 24 will move in the sleeve 21 and cooperate with the setting of the first spring 22 and the damping member 25 to alleviate the impact force of falling.

[0026] Furthermore, one end of the movable rod 24 away from the connecting block 23 is fixedly connected to the box body 11, and the damping members 25 are arranged in four groups on the inner side of the sleeve 21. The two ends of the damping members 25 are respectively connected to the connecting block 23 and the sleeve 21. The sleeve 21 and the connecting block 23 are connected through the damping members 25, so that when the staff suddenly falls and the wire rope is locked, the impact force of the fall can be alleviated, thereby improving the safety and comfort of the staff in inspecting the ETC gantry.

[0027] Furthermore, the surface of the hook 13 is provided with an anti-slip mechanism, which includes a fixed block 3, which is fixedly connected to the surface of the hook 13, and a rod 31 is movably connected to the inner side of the fixed block 3. A slot 32 is provided on the inner side of the lock buckle 14, and a second spring 33 is fixedly connected to the surface of the rod 31. By opening the slot 32, when the rod 31 moves and engages with the slot 32, the lock buckle 14 cannot move, thereby preventing the hook 13 from being accidentally opened under the action of external force, so that the connection between the hook 13 and the staff's anti-fall rope can be more stable and safe.

[0028] Furthermore, one end of the second spring 33 is fixedly connected to the fixed block 3, and the other end of the second spring 33 is fixedly connected to the insertion rod 31. Through the setting of the second spring 33, the insertion rod 31 can be reset, and then the insertion rod 31 can be reset and inserted into the slot 32, which can realize the limitation of the lock buckle 14.

[0029] Working principle: When in use, when an accidental fall occurs, the box body 11 is forced to move, and the movable rod 24 moves inside the sleeve 21, and then the first spring 22 is deformed. In conjunction with the setting of the damping member 25, the force generated by the fall can be alleviated to a certain extent, thereby protecting the staff;

[0030] When the hook 13 and the worker's anti-fall rope are connected, the rod 31 is pulled to make the rod 31 move in the fixed block 3 and separate from the slot 32. At this time, the second spring 33 is in a stretched state, and the lock buckle 14 is pinched to make the lock buckle 14 move, so that the hook 13 is opened. After the connection, the lock buckle 14 is released to close the hook 13, and then the rod 31 is released. The rod 31 will reset under the rebound action of the second spring 33, and then the rod 31 and the slot 32 can be inserted, thereby limiting the lock buckle 14 and making it difficult for the hook 13 to be opened.

[0031] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not constitute any form of limitation to the present invention. Any ordinary technician in this industry can smoothly implement the present invention as shown in the drawings and above. However, any equivalent changes, modifications and evolutions made by technicians familiar with this profession without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention using the technical content disclosed above are all equivalent embodiments of the present invention. At the same time, any equivalent changes, modifications and evolutions made to the above embodiments based on the essential technology of the present invention are still within the scope of protection of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. An ETC gantry anti-falling device, comprising a column, wherein the column comprises a gantry support column (1), a box (11) is provided on the surface of the gantry support column (1), an anti-falling device (12) is fixedly installed on the inner side of the box (11), a hook (13) is connected to the bottom end of the anti-falling device (12), and a lock buckle (14) is movably connected to the surface of the hook (13); It is characterized by: The surface of the portal support column (1) is provided with a protective mechanism, and the protective mechanism includes a mounting plate (2), the mounting plate (2) is fixedly connected to the surface of the portal support column (1), the lower surface of the mounting plate (2) is fixedly connected to a sleeve (21), the inner wall of the sleeve (21) is fixedly connected to a first spring (22), the bottom end of the first spring (22) is fixedly connected to a connecting block (23), the bottom end of the connecting block (23) is fixedly connected to a movable rod (24), and the lower surface of the connecting block (23) is fixedly connected to a damping member (25).

2. The ETC gantry anti-falling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the first spring (22) is fixedly connected to the sleeve (21), and the other end of the first spring (22) is fixedly connected to the connecting block (23).

3. The ETC gantry anti-falling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable rod (24) is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting block (23) away from the first spring (22), and the movable rod (24) moves inside the sleeve (21).

4. The ETC gantry anti-falling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the movable rod (24) away from the connecting block (23) is fixedly connected to the box body (11); the damping members (25) are arranged in four groups on the inner side of the sleeve (21); and the two ends of the damping members (25) are respectively connected to the connecting block (23) and the sleeve (21).

5. The ETC gantry anti-falling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the hook (13) is provided with an anti-slip mechanism, and the anti-slip mechanism comprises a fixed block (3), the fixed block (3) is fixedly connected to the surface of the hook (13), an insert rod (31) is movably connected to the inner side of the fixed block (3), a slot (32) is provided on the inner side of the lock buckle (14), and a second spring (33) is fixedly connected to the surface of the insert rod (31).

6. The ETC gantry anti-falling device according to claim 5, characterized in that: One end of the second spring (33) is fixedly connected to the fixed block (3), and the other end of the second spring (33) is fixedly connected to the insertion rod (31).