Full-automatic water level induction control bridge and culvert mark

By using fully automatic water level sensing to control bridge and culvert signs, the signs can be automatically flipped using water level detection and electronic drive components. Combined with solar power and 4G communication, this solves the problem of manual sign replacement and ensures the safety of ship navigation and the convenience of sign switching.

CN223497052UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-31CHANGJIANG LUZHOU WATERWAY BUREAU
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Application Number
CN202421715301.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-19
Publication Date
2025-10-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-19

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Technical Problem

The existing bridge and culvert signs require manual replacement during periods of frequent water level changes, which increases the workload and safety risks for waterway workers, fails to meet the signage requirements of the increasing number of bridges, and affects the safety of ship navigation.

Method used

Design a fully automatic water level sensing control bridge and culvert sign, which adopts a water level detection device and an electronically controlled drive component. The sign is automatically switched by flipping the bridge and culvert sign. Combined with a solar power supply system and a 4G communication control system, it realizes remote control and sign display.

Benefits of technology

The system enables automatic switching of bridge and culvert signs, reducing the workload of employees, ensuring the safety of ship navigation, and improving the convenience and reliability of sign switching.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a full-automatic water level induction control bridge and culvert mark, which comprises a water level detection device and a bridge and culvert mark label assembly, the bridge and culvert mark label assembly comprises a bridge and culvert mark label and a driving piece, a rotatable bridge and culvert mark is arranged in the bridge and culvert mark label, the driving piece is assembled on the bridge and culvert mark label, and the driving piece is connected with the bridge and culvert mark label. The driving part drives the bridge and culvert mark to turn over, and the water level detection device is electrically connected with the driving part. When the bridge and culvert mark needs to be replaced, the driving part drives the bridge and culvert mark to turn over, so that the bridge and culvert mark is conveniently replaced, the workload of workers is reduced, and meanwhile the safety of ship navigation is guaranteed.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bridge and culvert sign technology, and in particular to a fully automatic water level sensing and control bridge and culvert sign. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the economy and society, the number of bridges across the Yangtze River has increased rapidly, and it is necessary to install bridge and culvert markers on the bridges. Bridge and culvert markers are one of the navigation marks of China's inland waterway navigation marks, and they are set in the center of the bridge on the side of the navigable bridge opening facing the ship.

[0003] During periods of frequent water level changes, manual intervention is required to replace the positions of bridge and culvert signs, which greatly increases the workload of waterway workers.

[0004] According to patent document CN208183575U, a solar-integrated bridge marker includes a bridge body. A fixing plate is provided on the outer wall of the bridge body. Two fastening bolts are provided on the upper end of the fixing plate on the side away from the bridge body. The ends of the two fastening bolts near the fixing plate pass through the fixing plate and are inserted into the interior of the bridge body. A support plate is fixedly connected to the lower end of the fixing plate on the side away from the bridge body. Four threaded rods are symmetrically fixedly connected to the upper end of the support plate. A box is provided on the upper end of the support plate. A marker plate is fixedly connected to the end of the box away from the fixing plate. Two sliders are symmetrically fixedly connected to both ends of the box. Each slider has two through holes.

[0005] The aforementioned solar-powered bridge and culvert markers can only provide power, and do not reduce the workload and safety risks for waterway workers. In order to meet the demand for a large number of bridge and culvert markers, ensure the safety of ship navigation, and reduce the workload of waterway workers, a utility model of a fully automatic 4G water level sensing and control bridge and culvert marker has been invented. Utility Model Content

[0006] To address the aforementioned technical problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a fully automatic water level sensing control bridge and culvert marker that can automatically switch markers during periods of frequent water level changes, thereby ensuring safe navigation of ships and reducing the workload of waterway workers.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows: A fully automatic water level sensing and control bridge and culvert marker, comprising a water level detection device and a bridge and culvert marker assembly, wherein the bridge and culvert marker assembly comprises a bridge and culvert marker and an electronically controlled drive component, wherein a rotatable bridge and culvert marker is provided inside the bridge and culvert marker, and the electronically controlled drive component is mounted on the bridge and culvert marker and connected to the bridge and culvert marker for driving the bridge and culvert marker to rotate, and the water level detection device is electrically connected to the electronically controlled drive component.

[0008] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: when it is necessary to replace the bridge and culvert markings, the bridge and culvert markings can be flipped by a driving component, thereby realizing convenient replacement of the bridge and culvert markings, reducing the workload of employees, and ensuring the safety of ship navigation.

[0009] Based on the above technical solution, the present invention can be further improved as follows.

[0010] Furthermore, the bridge and culvert sign includes an outer frame, an inner frame, and multiple rectangular flip bars. The inner frame is embedded inside the outer frame, and the multiple flip bars are distributed vertically at intervals within the inner frame and extend horizontally. The flip bars are rotatably connected to the inner frame, arranged vertically, and rotatably mounted to the inner frame via a rotating component. Both sides of the flip bars are provided with identification graphics. The electronically controlled drive component is connected to the multiple flip bars and is used to drive the multiple flip bars to flip to the same plane or to flip to form an angle with each other. When the multiple flip bars flip to the same plane, the identification graphics on the surfaces of the multiple flip bars together form a complete bridge and culvert sign.

[0011] The above technical solution rotates and mounts multiple flip bars inside the outer frame. The multiple flip bars rotate and form a plane to display bridge and culvert signs. By switching the rotation angle of the multiple flip bars, different bridge and culvert signs can be displayed, enabling the device to switch bridge and culvert signs.

[0012] Furthermore, the inner frame has cavities at both ends, and the two ends of the flip bar are rotatably connected to the two ends of the inner frame through rotating columns, with the rotating columns extending horizontally into the cavities of the inner frame. The electronically controlled drive unit is connected to the rotating columns.

[0013] The above technical solution achieves convenient control of the rotating bar to rotate 180 degrees by setting a rotating column and a flip bar, assembling a gear on the rotating column, and using the gear and transmission components to cooperate.

[0014] Furthermore, the electrically controlled drive component includes multiple gears, a rack, and an electrically controlled push device. The multiple gears are respectively mounted on a rotating column at the same end of multiple flip bars, and each gear passes through the side of one end of the inner frame. The rack is located on the side of one end of the inner frame and meshes with the multiple gears. The electrically controlled push device is mounted on one end of the outer frame and connected to the rack, for driving the rack to move up and down.

[0015] The above technical solution uses a rack and pinion mechanism, which meshes with a gear to easily drive the gear to rotate, thereby deflecting and rotating the rack.

[0016] Furthermore, the electrically controlled actuating device includes an electric push rod, the telescopic rod of which is connected to the rack.

[0017] The above technical solution uses an electric push rod to drive the rack to move up and down, thereby facilitating the control of gear rotation.

[0018] Furthermore, the telescopic end of the electric push rod is connected to the rack via a connecting rod.

[0019] The above technical solution sets up a connecting rod, which allows the drive rod of the electric push rod to move the connecting rod up and down. Then, through the cooperation between the rack and gear, the flip bar is rotated.

[0020] Furthermore, the water level detection device is used to control the flipping of bridge and culvert signs. The water level detection device includes a single-point capacitive liquid level switch and a water level controller. The water level controller is electrically connected to the single-point capacitive liquid level switch and is connected to the electrically controlled actuating device.

[0021] The above technical solution uses a single-point capacitive level switch and a water level controller. When the water level is detected to be at the threshold value for the bridge and culvert level indicator, an action command is issued, and the single-point capacitive level switch is activated.

[0022] Furthermore, it also includes a solar dual-mode power supply system, which includes solar photovoltaic panels, a shore power source, and a solar dual-mode lithium battery storage and control distribution box. The solar photovoltaic panels and the shore power source are both electrically connected to the solar dual-mode lithium battery storage and control distribution box, which is connected to the water level controller.

[0023] The above technical solution, by setting up a dual-mode solar power supply system, utilizes solar energy and conventional energy storage shore power in combination to ensure stable power supply to the device while saving energy.

[0024] Furthermore, it also includes bridge and culvert lights and a photosensitive sensor, wherein the bridge and culvert lights are mounted on the outer frame and electrically connected to the photosensitive sensor.

[0025] The above technical solution uses photosensitive sensors and bridge lights to detect light intensity, so that the bridge lights turn on at night, serving as a reminder and warning.

[0026] Furthermore, the bridge and culvert sign includes an outer frame and an LED display screen, with the LED display screen embedded in the inner wall of the outer frame.

[0027] The above technical solution improves the ease of switching signs by setting up an outer frame and a display screen, and using a whole display screen to replace the flip bar to display different bridge and culvert signs. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the outer frame in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a top sectional view of the structure in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0032] 1. Bridge and culvert signs; 2. Electrically controlled propulsion device; 3. Water level controller; 4. 4G telemetry terminal; 5. Single-point capacitor level switch; 6. Solar dual-mode lithium battery storage and control distribution box; 7. Solar dual-mode power supply system; 11. Flip bar; 13. Outer frame; 14. Inner frame; 15. Gear; 16. Rack; 17. Connecting rod. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The principles and features of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The examples given are only for explaining this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.

[0034] Example

[0035] like Figure 1-3 As shown, a fully automatic water level sensing and control bridge and culvert marker includes a water level detection device and a bridge and culvert marker assembly. The bridge and culvert marker assembly includes a bridge and culvert marker 1 and an electric control drive component. The bridge and culvert marker 1 has a rotatable bridge and culvert marker inside. The electric control drive component is mounted on the bridge and culvert marker 1 and connected to the bridge and culvert marker to drive the bridge and culvert marker to rotate. The water level detection device is electrically connected to the electric control drive component.

[0036] It also includes a 4G communication control system, which is used to control the flipping of bridge and culvert markers and the opening and closing of bridge and culvert lights, and to receive the voltage signal from the photosensitive sensor in real time. The 4G communication control system includes a 4G telemetry terminal 4, a voltage sensor and a display screen, which are electrically connected to each other.

[0037] The working principle is as follows: when it is necessary to switch the bridge and culvert signs, the bridge and culvert signs are flipped by activating the drive component, thereby realizing the switching of bridge and culvert signs and improving the convenience of switching bridge and culvert signs. In addition, by setting up a 4G communication control system, the device can be remotely controlled by a computer or mobile phone to flip the flip bar or display the LED screen, which improves the ease of use of the device.

[0038] The above-mentioned technical solution can drive the bridge and culvert markings to flip when they need to be replaced, thereby realizing convenient replacement of bridge and culvert markings, reducing the workload of employees, and ensuring the safety of ship navigation.

[0039] Preferably, the bridge and culvert sign 1 includes an outer frame 13, an inner frame 14, and a plurality of rectangular flip bars 11. The inner frame 14 is embedded inside the outer frame 13. The plurality of flip bars 11 are distributed vertically at intervals in the inner frame 14 and extend horizontally. The flip bars 11 are rotatably connected to the inner frame, arranged vertically, and rotatably assembled to the inner frame 14 by a rotating component. Both sides of the flip bars 11 are provided with identification graphics. The electronically controlled drive component is connected to the plurality of flip bars 11 and is used to drive the plurality of flip bars 11 to flip to be on the same plane or to be at an angle to each other. When the plurality of flip bars 11 are flipped to the same plane, the identification graphics on the surfaces of the plurality of flip bars 11 together form a complete bridge and culvert sign.

[0040] The working principle is as follows: by setting the outer frame and the flip bar 11, when it is necessary to switch the bridge and culvert sign, the flip bar 11 rotates 180 degrees, and at this time the flip bar 11 switches from one bridge and culvert sign to another, thus realizing the convenient switching of bridge and culvert signs.

[0041] The above technical solution rotates and mounts multiple flip bars 11 inside the outer frame 13. The multiple flip bars 11 rotate and form a plane to display bridge and culvert markings. By switching the rotation angle of the multiple flip bars 11, different bridge and culvert markings can be displayed, so that the device can switch bridge and culvert markings.

[0042] Preferably, the inner frame 14 has cavities at both ends, and the two ends of the flip bar 11 are rotatably connected to the two ends of the inner frame 14 through rotating columns, and the rotating columns extend horizontally into the cavities of the inner frame 14, and the electronically controlled drive unit is connected to the rotating columns.

[0043] The working principle is as follows: by setting a rotating column, when the flip bar 11 needs to be flipped to switch the bridge and culvert signs, the rotating column can ensure the stability of the rotation of the flip bar 11, while the gear 15 meshes with the rack, which facilitates the flip bar 11 to be flipped 180°.

[0044] The above technical solution achieves convenient control of the rotating bar 11 to rotate 180 degrees by setting a rotating column and a flip bar 11, mounting a gear 15 on the rotating column, and using the gear 15 to cooperate with the transmission component.

[0045] Preferably, the electrically controlled drive component includes a plurality of gears 15, a rack 16, and an electrically controlled push device 2. The plurality of gears 15 are respectively mounted on a rotating column at the same end of a plurality of flip bars 11, and the gears 15 all pass through the side of one end of the inner frame 14. The rack 16 is disposed on the side of one end of the inner frame 14 and meshes with the plurality of gears 15. The electrically controlled push device 2 is mounted on one end of the outer frame 13 and connected to the rack 16, for driving the rack 16 to move up and down.

[0046] The working principle is as follows: By setting rack 16, rack 16 moves up and down and meshes with gear 15, thereby driving gear 15 to rotate. The rotation of gear 15 in turn drives the rotating column to rotate, and the rotating column drives the flipping bar to rotate, thus enabling the device to transform from linear motion to the rotational motion of the flipping bar.

[0047] The above technical solution achieves the purpose of conveniently driving the gear 15 to rotate by setting a rack 16 and using the meshing of the rack 16 and the gear 15, so as to deflect and rotate the rack 11.

[0048] Preferably, the electrically controlled push device 2 includes an electric push rod, the telescopic rod of which is connected to the rack 16.

[0049] The working principle is as follows: by setting an electric push rod, when controlling the rack 16 to move up and down, the electric push rod drives the rack 16 to move up and down, making the movement of the rack 16 more convenient and efficient.

[0050] The above technical solution uses an electric push rod to drive the rack 16 to move up and down, thereby facilitating the control of the gear 15 to rotate.

[0051] Preferably, the telescopic end of the electric push rod is connected to the rack 16 via a connecting rod 17.

[0052] The working principle is as follows: when the electric push rod drives the connecting rod 17 to move up and down, the connecting rod 17 drives the rack 16 to move up and down, which facilitates the rack 16 to cooperate with the gear so that the flip bar 11 can flip.

[0053] Preferably, the water level detection device is used to control the flipping of bridge and culvert signs. The water level detection device includes a single-point capacitive liquid level switch 5 and a water level controller 3. The water level controller 3 is electrically connected to the single-point capacitive liquid level switch 5 and is connected to the electric control push device 2.

[0054] The working principle is as follows: when the water level reaches the action threshold set by the device, the water level controller 3 controls the single-point capacitor level switch 5 to act and activates the electric control drive device 2, thereby improving the automation capability of the device.

[0055] The above technical solution uses an electrically controlled push device 2 to drive the connecting rod 17 to move up and down, thereby allowing the rack 16 to move up and down, which facilitates the control of the gear 15 to rotate.

[0056] Preferably, the system also includes a solar dual-mode power supply system 7, which includes a solar photovoltaic panel, a shore power source, and a solar dual-mode lithium battery storage and control distribution box 6. The solar photovoltaic panel and the shore power source are electrically connected to the solar dual-mode lithium battery storage and control distribution box 6, and the solar dual-mode lithium battery storage and control distribution box 6 is connected to the water level controller 3.

[0057] The working principle is as follows: by setting up a solar dual-mode lithium battery storage and control distribution box 6, it can simultaneously allocate the power converted from solar energy and the power inside the battery, thus ensuring the stability of the device's power output.

[0058] The above technical solution, by setting up a solar dual-mode power supply system 7, utilizes solar energy and conventional energy storage shore power in combination to ensure stable power supply to the device while saving energy.

[0059] Preferably, the system also includes a bridge culvert light and a photosensitive sensor, wherein the bridge culvert light is mounted on the outer frame 13 and is electrically connected to the photosensitive sensor.

[0060] The working principle is as follows: By setting up bridge and culvert lights and photosensitive sensors, when the ambient light intensity decreases, the photosensitive sensors sense the light intensity and turn on the bridge and culvert lights to provide illumination and alert passing ships.

[0061] Preferably, the bridge and culvert sign includes an outer frame 13 and an LED display screen, wherein the LED display screen is embedded in the inner wall of the outer frame 13.

[0062] The working principle is as follows: by setting up an LED display screen instead of a flip bar, the bridge and culvert signs are displayed and switched using the LED display screen, which facilitates the switching of the bridge and culvert signs.

[0063] The above technical solution improves the ease of switching signs by setting up an outer frame 13 and a display screen, and using the whole display screen to replace the flip bar 11 to display different bridge and culvert signs.

[0064] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0065] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0066] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0067] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0068] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0069] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A fully automatic water level sensing control bridge and culvert marker, characterized in that, The device includes a water level detection device and a bridge and culvert sign assembly. The bridge and culvert sign assembly includes a bridge and culvert sign (1) and an electric control drive. The bridge and culvert sign (1) has a rotatable bridge and culvert sign inside. The electric control drive is mounted on the bridge and culvert sign (1) and connected to the bridge and culvert sign to drive the bridge and culvert sign to rotate. The water level detection device is electrically connected to the electric control drive.

2. The fully automatic water level sensing control bridge and culvert marker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bridge and culvert sign (1) includes an outer frame (13), an inner frame (14), and multiple rectangular flip bars (11). The inner frame (14) is embedded inside the outer frame (13). The multiple flip bars (11) are distributed vertically and horizontally in the inner frame (14). The flip bars (11) are rotatably connected to the inner frame (14), arranged vertically, and rotatably assembled to the inner frame (14) by a rotating component. Both sides of the flip bars (11) are provided with identification graphics. The electric control drive component is connected to the multiple flip bars (11) and is used to drive the multiple flip bars (11) to flip to the same plane or to flip to form an angle with each other. When the multiple flip bars (11) are flipped to the same plane, the identification graphics on the surface of the multiple flip bars (11) together form a complete bridge and culvert sign.

3. The fully automatic water level sensing control bridge and culvert marker according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner frame (14) has cavities at both ends. The two ends of the flip bar (11) are rotatably connected to the two ends of the inner frame (14) through rotating columns. The rotating columns extend horizontally into the cavities of the inner frame (14). The electric control drive is connected to the rotating columns.

4. The fully automatic water level sensing control bridge and culvert marker according to claim 3, characterized in that, The electrically controlled drive unit includes multiple gears (15), a rack (16), and an electrically controlled push device (2). The multiple gears (15) are respectively mounted on the rotating column at the same end of multiple flip bars (11), and the gears (15) all pass through the side of one end of the inner frame (14). The rack (16) is located on the side of one end of the inner frame (14) and meshes with the multiple gears (15). The electrically controlled push device (2) is mounted on one end of the outer frame (13) and connected to the rack (16) to drive the rack (16) to move up and down.

5. The fully automatic water level sensing control bridge and culvert marker according to claim 4, characterized in that, The electrically controlled push device (2) includes an electric push rod, the telescopic rod of which is connected to the rack (16).

6. The fully automatic water level sensing control bridge and culvert marker according to claim 5, characterized in that, The telescopic end of the electric push rod is connected to the rack (16) via a connecting rod (17).

7. The fully automatic water level sensing control bridge and culvert marker according to claim 5, characterized in that, The water level detection device is used to control the flipping of bridge and culvert signs. The water level detection device includes a single-point capacitor level switch (5) and a water level controller (3). The water level controller (3) is electrically connected to the single-point capacitor level switch (5) and is connected to the electric control push device (2).

8. The fully automatic water level sensing control bridge and culvert marker according to claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes a solar dual-mode power supply system (7), which includes a solar photovoltaic panel, a shore power supply and a solar dual-mode lithium battery storage and control distribution box (6). The solar photovoltaic panel and the shore power supply are electrically connected to the solar dual-mode lithium battery storage and control distribution box (6), and the solar dual-mode lithium battery storage and control distribution box (6) is connected to the water level controller (3).

9. A fully automatic water level sensing control bridge and culvert marker according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes bridge lights and a photosensitive sensor, the bridge lights being mounted on the outer frame (13) and electrically connected to the photosensitive sensor.

10. A fully automatic water level sensing control bridge and culvert marker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bridge and culvert sign includes an outer frame (13) and an LED display screen, the LED display screen being embedded in the inner wall of the outer frame (13).

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