Box number acquisition device

By designing a sliding gear and rack mechanism to control the opening and closing of the protective cover in the container number acquisition device, and equipping it with a camera cleaning component, the problem of inaccurate container number recognition under severe weather conditions is solved, achieving stability and cleanliness in container number acquisition.

CN223503166UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-31HAN HUANG RAILWAY CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202422973773.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-03
Publication Date
2025-10-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-03

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Technical Problem

Existing technology cannot accurately identify the serial numbers on containers under special weather conditions (such as sandstorms or heavy snow), leading to errors in logistics and transportation.

Method used

A container number acquisition device was designed, comprising a acquisition camera, a trigger sensor, an opening slider, a protective cover, and a cleaning component. The opening and closing of the protective cover is controlled by a sliding gear and rack mechanism, and the camera and cleaning component together ensure normal container number acquisition even in inclement weather.

Benefits of technology

Ensuring the accuracy and stability of container number collection under adverse weather conditions improves the operational reliability and imaging effect of the collection device, prevents the transmission rope from falling off, and enhances the device's protection and cleaning capabilities.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a box number acquisition device, relates to acquisition equipment technical field, including acquisition camera, trigger sensor cover and acquisition installation mechanism, acquisition installation mechanism includes installation shell, protective cover, opening motor and opening slider, installation shell internal is provided with the accommodation cavity, acquisition camera is installed in the accommodation cavity, and the opening slider is installed in the accommodation cavity. The protective cover is arranged on the mounting shell to block the opening, the top of the protective cover is hinged to the top of the mounting shell, the opening sliding part is slidably arranged on the mounting shell in the length direction of the mounting shell, a top opening vertical block is arranged on the side, close to the protective cover, of the opening sliding part, and a sliding transverse block is horizontally arranged on the opening sliding part. A sliding rack is arranged on the sliding transverse block, the starting motor is arranged in the mounting shell, a sliding gear is arranged at the output end of the starting motor, the sliding gear is meshed with the sliding rack, and the acquisition camera can be protected and stored when not working.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of data acquisition equipment technology, specifically a box number acquisition device. Background Technology

[0002] In the process of logistics transportation classification, in order to prevent errors in logistics transportation, it is necessary to number and classify each container, and identify and upload the container number of each corresponding area to achieve container differentiation. However, since containers are relatively large and are generally stacked outdoors, in some special weather conditions, the monitoring part of the data collection device may not be able to accurately identify the container number. For example, windy, sandy, or snowy weather may cause snow or dust to accumulate on the monitoring equipment, making it impossible to accurately identify the container number. Therefore, a new type of container number collection device is needed to ensure that it can still collect container number data under special weather conditions. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a container number acquisition device to address the shortcomings of existing technologies.

[0004] A box number acquisition device includes an acquisition camera, a trigger sensor cover, and an acquisition mounting mechanism. The trigger sensors are spaced apart on one side of the acquisition mounting mechanism. The acquisition mounting mechanism includes a mounting shell, a protective cover, an opening motor, and an opening sliding member. The mounting shell has an internal cavity, and the acquisition camera is installed in the cavity. One side of the mounting shell has an opening, and the protective cover is installed on the mounting shell to seal the opening. The top of the protective cover is hinged to the top of the mounting shell. The opening sliding member is slidably mounted on the mounting shell along its length. A vertical opening block is provided on the side of the opening sliding member near the protective cover. A horizontal sliding block is horizontally arranged on the opening sliding member, and a sliding rack is provided on the horizontal sliding block. The opening motor is located inside the mounting shell, and a sliding gear is provided at the output end of the opening motor. The sliding gear meshes with the sliding rack.

[0005] In some embodiments, a sealing buckle is provided on the side of the opening slider near the protective cover, and the sealing buckle contacts the outer wall of the protective cover.

[0006] In some embodiments, a camera cleaning assembly is also included, comprising a cleaning disc, a cleaning motor, an active turntable, a transmission lanyard, and a driven turntable. The cleaning motor is fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the mounting housing, the active turntable is rotatably mounted on the upper surface of the mounting housing, the cleaning motor is drively connected to the active turntable, the driven turntable is rotatably mounted on the protective cover, the cleaning disc is fixedly mounted on the protective cover and located within the receiving cavity, and the transmission lanyard is sleeved on the active and driven turntables.

[0007] In some embodiments, a guide sleeve is provided on the top of the mounting housing, and the transmission rope passes through the guide sleeve.

[0008] In some embodiments, two tensioning elastic arms are symmetrically arranged on the protective cover, and tensioning wheels are rotatably arranged on the two tensioning elastic arms. The transmission rope is wound around the two tensioning wheels, and the two tensioning elastic arms push the transmission rope to put it in a tensioned state.

[0009] In some embodiments, an elastic pad is provided between the cleaning disc and the driven turntable, the elastic pad pressing the cleaning disc against the acquisition camera.

[0010] In some embodiments, a top-opening vertical block and a sliding horizontal block are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the opening slider, and the opening motor is a dual-axis motor, with a sliding gear meshing with the sliding horizontal block installed at each end of the dual-axis motor.

[0011] In some embodiments, the data acquisition and installation mechanism further includes an installation support frame, which is fixed to the ground, and the installation housing is fixedly disposed on the top of the installation support frame.

[0012] The advantages of this utility model compared with the prior art are as follows:

[0013] Firstly, this solution controls the closing state of the protective cover and the mounting shell by using an opening slider. A starting motor drives a sliding gear to rotate, which in turn drives a sliding rack, causing the opening slider to move laterally on the mounting shell. The opening and closing of the protective cover is controlled by a lifting vertical block. When the opening slider moves outward, the lifting vertical block abuts against the protective cover, causing it to unfold upward. At this time, the opening is in the unfolded state, allowing the camera to capture and identify the box number in the forward direction. When the opening slider moves inward, the lifting vertical block loses its support and engagement with the protective cover. At this time, the protective cover will naturally droop under the action of gravity and cover the mounting shell, thus protecting the camera inside the cavity.

[0014] Secondly, this solution has a sealing buckle on the side of the opening slider near the protective cover. The sealing buckle contacts the outer wall of the protective cover. When the opening slider moves inward, it will drive the sealing buckle to move towards the mounting shell. The sealing buckle presses the protective cover tightly at the opening, thereby ensuring the sealing of the cavity and improving the shooting effect when the camera is unfolded.

[0015] Thirdly, this solution includes a camera cleaning assembly, which comprises a cleaning disc, a cleaning motor, an active turntable, a transmission lanyard, and a driven turntable. The cleaning motor is fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the mounting housing, and the active turntable is rotatably mounted on the upper surface of the mounting housing. The cleaning motor is driven to the active turntable, and the driven turntable is rotatably mounted on the protective cover. The cleaning disc is fixedly mounted on the protective cover and located within the receiving cavity. The transmission lanyard is looped around the active and driven turntables. The cleaning motor drives the active turntable to rotate, and the transmission lanyard transmits the power of the active turntable to the driven turntable. The rotation of the driven turntable drives the cleaning disc to clean the lens of the camera, thereby ensuring the camera's ability to capture and record the box number.

[0016] Fourthly, this solution features two symmetrically arranged tensioning elastic arms on the protective cover. Tensioning wheels are rotatably mounted on the two tensioning elastic arms, and the transmission rope is wound around the two tensioning wheels. The two tensioning elastic arms push the transmission rope to be in a tensioned state. By setting the two tensioning elastic arms, the tensioning wheels on both sides are pressed together towards the center, thereby preventing the transmission rope from falling off the active and driven turntables when the protective cover switches between open and closed states, thus improving the operational stability of the box number acquisition device. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the layout structure of the box number acquisition device;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the data acquisition and installation mechanism in this application;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure for mounting the outer casing in this application. Figure 1 ;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure for mounting the outer casing in this application. Figure 2 ;

[0021] Figure 5 Side view of the housing in this application Figure 1

[0022] Figure 6 Side view of the housing in this application Figure 2

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sliding component in the application.

[0024] Reference numerals: 1. Acquisition camera; 2. Trigger sensor; 3. Acquisition mounting mechanism; 31. Mounting housing; 32. Protective cover; 33. Opening motor; 33. Sliding gear; 34. Opening slider; 341. Top-opening vertical block; 342. Sliding horizontal block; 343. Sliding rack; 35. Sealing buckle; 36. Mounting support frame; 47. Camera cleaning assembly; 48. Cleaning disc; 49. Cleaning motor; 40. Active turntable; 41. Transmission rope; 42. Driven turntable; 43. Guide sleeve; 44. Tensioning elastic arm; 45. Tensioning wheel; 46. Detailed Implementation

[0025] Combined with appendix Figure 1-7 As shown, a container number acquisition device includes a acquisition camera 1, a trigger sensor 2, and an acquisition mounting mechanism 3. The trigger sensors 2 are spaced apart on one side of the acquisition mounting mechanism 3 to acquire the position of the container passing by. The acquisition mounting mechanism 3 includes a mounting housing 31, a protective cover 32, an opening motor 33, and an opening slider 34. The mounting housing 31 has an internal cavity, and the acquisition camera 1 is installed in the cavity. One side of the mounting housing 31 has an opening, and the protective cover 32 is installed on the mounting housing 31 to seal the opening. The top of the protective cover 32 is hinged to the top of the mounting housing 31. The opening slider 34 runs along the length of the mounting housing 31. The opening sliding member 34 is slidably mounted on the mounting housing 31. A vertical opening block 341 is provided on the side of the opening sliding member 34 near the protective cover 32. A horizontal sliding block 342 is provided on the opening sliding member 34. A sliding rack 343 is provided on the horizontal sliding block 342. The opening motor 33 is located inside the mounting housing 31. A sliding gear 331 is provided at the output end of the opening motor 33. The sliding gear 331 meshes with the sliding rack 343. The starting motor drives the sliding gear 331 to rotate. The sliding gear 331 drives the sliding rack 343, causing the opening sliding member 34 to move laterally on the mounting housing 31. The opening vertical block 341 controls the opening and closing of the protective cover 32.

[0026] When the sliding member 34 moves outward, the protective cover 32 is opened upward by the mutual contact between the opening vertical block 341 and the protective cover 32. At this time, the opening is in the open state, and the acquisition camera 1 can collect and identify the box number in the positive direction.

[0027] When the sliding member 34 moves inward, the vertical block 341 loses its support and engagement with the protective cover 32. At this time, the protective cover 32 will naturally droop under the action of gravity and cover the mounting shell 31, thereby protecting the acquisition camera 1 inside the cavity.

[0028] The trigger sensor 2 in this scheme can be a laser emitter and a laser receiver. The laser emitter emits light towards the container and the laser receiver on the opposite side receives the light signal. When the laser receiver receives the light signal, it identifies that there is no container in the current area. When the container moves between the laser emitter and the laser receiver, the light is blocked by it, and the laser receiver cannot receive the light signal at this time.

[0029] Alternatively, in this solution, several trigger sensors 2 are deployed on both sides of the acquisition camera 1. When the container moves to the direction of the acquisition device, the trigger sensor 2 will receive the trigger signal first. At this time, the position information of the container is transmitted to the acquisition installation mechanism 3, which controls the acquisition installation mechanism 3 to unfold the protective cover 32. After the container number data acquisition is completed, the protective cover 32 is closed.

[0030] In some embodiments, the opening slider 34 is provided with a sealing buckle 35 on the side near the protective cover 32. The sealing buckle 35 contacts the outer wall of the protective cover 32. When the opening slider 34 moves inward, it will drive the sealing buckle 35 to move towards the mounting housing 31. The sealing buckle 35 presses the protective cover 32 at the opening, thereby ensuring the sealing of the cavity and improving the shooting effect when the acquisition camera 1 is unfolded.

[0031] In some embodiments, a camera cleaning assembly 4 is also included. The camera cleaning assembly 4 includes a cleaning disc 41, a cleaning motor 42, an active turntable 43, a transmission rope 44, and a driven turntable 45. The cleaning motor 42 is fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the mounting housing 31. The active turntable 43 is rotatably mounted on the upper surface of the mounting housing 31. The cleaning motor 42 is driven to the active turntable 43. The driven turntable 45 is rotatably mounted on the protective cover 32. The cleaning disc 41 is fixedly mounted on the protective cover 32 and is located in the receiving cavity. The transmission rope 44 is sleeved on the active turntable 43 and the driven turntable 45. The cleaning motor 42 drives the active turntable 43 to rotate, and the transmission rope 44 transmits the power of the active turntable 43 to the driven turntable 45. The rotation of the driven turntable 45 drives the cleaning disc 41 to clean the lens part of the acquisition camera 1, thereby ensuring the acquisition effect of the acquisition camera 1 in capturing the box number.

[0032] In some embodiments, a guide sleeve 46 is provided on the top of the mounting housing 31, and the transmission rope 44 passes through the guide sleeve 46. The guide sleeve 46 can guide the transmission rope 44, thereby ensuring the transmission stability of the transmission rope 44 and preventing the transmission rope 44 from detaching from the driving turntable 43 and the driven turntable 45.

[0033] In some embodiments, two tensioning elastic arms 47 are symmetrically arranged on the protective cover 32, and tensioning wheels 48 are rotatably arranged on the two tensioning elastic arms 47. The transmission rope 44 is wound around the two tensioning wheels 48. The two tensioning elastic arms 47 push the transmission rope 44 to be in a tensioned state. By setting the two tensioning elastic arms 47, the tensioning wheels 48 on both sides are pressed towards the center, thereby preventing the transmission rope 44 from falling off the active turntable 43 and the driven turntable 45 when the protective cover 32 switches between open and closed states, thereby improving the operational stability of the box number acquisition device.

[0034] In some embodiments, an elastic pad is provided between the cleaning disc 41 and the driven turntable 45, the elastic pad pressing the cleaning disc 41 against the acquisition camera 1, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency of the cleaning disc 41 on the acquisition camera 1.

[0035] In some embodiments, the opening sliding member 34 is symmetrically provided with a top opening vertical block 341 and a sliding horizontal block 342 on both sides. The opening motor 33 is a dual-axis motor. A sliding gear 331 that meshes with the sliding horizontal block 342 is installed at each end of the dual-axis motor. This enables the starting motor to evenly transmit the driving wheel to both sides of the opening sliding member 34, thereby driving the protective cover 32 to unfold synchronously on both sides of the opening sliding member 34.

[0036] In some embodiments, the acquisition and installation mechanism 3 further includes an installation support frame 36, which is fixed to the ground, and the installation housing 31 is fixedly installed on the top of the installation support frame 36, so that the installation support frame 36 can support the installation housing 31.

[0037] 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," and "circumferential," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not 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. Furthermore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0038] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0039] In the description of this utility model, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. 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.

[0040] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A container number acquisition device, comprising an acquisition camera (1) and a trigger sensor (2), characterized in that, It also includes a data acquisition and installation mechanism (3), wherein the trigger sensors (2) are spaced apart on one side of the data acquisition and installation mechanism (3). The data acquisition and installation mechanism (3) includes a mounting housing (31), a protective cover (32), an opening motor (33), and an opening slider (34). The mounting housing (31) has an internal cavity, and the data acquisition camera (1) is installed in the cavity. One side of the mounting housing (31) has an opening, and the protective cover (32) is installed on the mounting housing (31) to seal the opening. The top of the protective cover (32) is hinged to the top of the mounting housing (31). The opening sliding member (34) is slidably disposed on the mounting housing (31) along the length direction of the mounting housing (31). The opening sliding member (34) has a top opening vertical block (341) on the side near the protective cover (32). A sliding horizontal block (342) is horizontally disposed on the opening sliding member (34). A sliding rack (343) is disposed on the sliding horizontal block (342). The opening motor (33) is disposed inside the mounting housing (31). A sliding gear (331) is disposed at the output end of the opening motor (33). The sliding gear (331) meshes with the sliding rack (343).

2. The container number acquisition device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The opening sliding member (34) is provided with a sealing buckle (35) on the side near the protective cover (32), and the sealing buckle (35) contacts the outer wall of the protective cover (32).

3. The container number acquisition device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a camera cleaning assembly (4), which includes a cleaning disc (41), a cleaning motor (42), an active turntable (43), a transmission rope (44), and a driven turntable (45). The cleaning motor (42) is fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the mounting housing (31), the active turntable (43) is rotatably mounted on the upper surface of the mounting housing (31), the cleaning motor (42) is driven to the active turntable (43), the driven turntable (45) is rotatably mounted on the protective cover (32), the cleaning disc (41) is fixedly mounted on the protective cover (32) and is located in the receiving cavity, and the transmission rope (44) is sleeved on the active turntable (43) and the driven turntable (45).

4. The container number acquisition device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the mounting housing (31) is provided with a guide sleeve (46), and the transmission rope (44) passes through the guide sleeve (46).

5. The container number acquisition device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two tensioning elastic arms (47) are symmetrically arranged on the protective cover (32). Tensioning wheels (48) are rotatably arranged on the two tensioning elastic arms (47). The transmission rope (44) is wound around the two tensioning wheels (48). The two tensioning elastic arms (47) push the transmission rope (44) to put it in a tensioned state.

6. The container number acquisition device according to claim 1, characterized in that, An elastic pad is provided between the cleaning disc (41) and the driven turntable (45), and the elastic pad presses the cleaning disc (41) against the acquisition camera (1).

7. The container number acquisition device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The opening sliding member (34) is symmetrically provided with a top opening vertical block (341) and a sliding horizontal block (342) on both sides. The opening motor (33) is a dual-axis motor, and a sliding gear (331) that meshes with the sliding horizontal block (342) is installed at each end of the dual-axis motor.

8. The container number acquisition device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The acquisition and installation mechanism (3) also includes an installation support frame (36), which is fixed to the ground, and the installation shell (31) is fixedly installed on the top of the installation support frame (36).