Automobile parking guide device for escalator with string ladder

By using distance measurement with the cooperation of lidar and vision cameras, as well as a lifting auxiliary mechanism, the speed control error problem when the ladder car docks with the aircraft door was solved, achieving precise and stable docking and improving safety.

CN223702961UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-23SHANGHAI ZHONGLING ELEVATOR CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520393511.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-07
Publication Date
2025-12-23
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-07

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

When existing ladder trucks dock with aircraft doors, inaccurate distance perception by ground personnel leads to large speed control errors, which can easily cause impacts to the aircraft.

Method used

The system uses a combination of lidar and vision cameras to measure distances in real time and alert drivers to slow down via distance warning lights. It also incorporates lifting assistance mechanisms and limit fixing mechanisms to ensure stable connection between the escalator and connecting corridors.

Benefits of technology

It achieves precise docking between the ladder truck and the aircraft door, avoiding impacts caused by speed control errors and improving safety and stability.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an escalator car parking guiding device with a string ladder, which relates to the technical field of string ladder car parking guiding and comprises a car body, a ladder body is rotatably connected between the inner walls of the car body, one end of the ladder body is fixedly connected with a connecting gallery, and one end of the car body is fixedly connected with a connecting plate. By means of the parking guiding mechanism, the distance between the automobile body and the airplane and the distance between the escalator body and the airplane can be accurately measured through the cooperation of a plurality of laser radars and a visual camera, meanwhile, the butt joint condition image of the automobile body and the escalator body is displayed in real time, and when the distance between the automobile body and the airplane and the distance between the escalator body and the airplane are small, the parking guiding mechanism is started. The distance warning lamps sequentially give an alarm according to the distance to prompt a driver to decelerate and slowly get close to the airplane, so that the driver can be stably butted with the cabin door of the airplane, observation is more accurate compared with human eye observation, errors are not prone to being generated, and the phenomenon that the airplane is impacted due to the fact that the moving speed of the automobile body and the escalator body is too high is avoided.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of string ladder automobile parking guidance, and particularly relates to a string ladder escalator automobile parking guidance device. BACKGROUND

[0002] The string ladder vehicle is a special vehicle for airport ground service, is provided with an escalator on the chassis, and is parked near an airplane after being guided by an airport staff, and is opposite to a cabin door of the airplane, and can safely transport passengers and crew members from the ground to the cabin door of the airplane or from the cabin door of the airplane.

[0003] At present, in the process that the string ladder vehicle is parked and docked with the bottom of the cabin door of the airplane, the airport staff on the ground observes the ground condition and informs the driver to drive along the corresponding route according to the guidance of the airport staff on the ground, and when the airport staff on the ground observes that the escalator on the string ladder vehicle approaches the airplane, the airport staff on the ground communicates with the driver to reduce the speed and slowly approach the airplane, but since the airport staff on the ground is located below the escalator, the perception of the distance is not very accurate, it is difficult to accurately judge the distance of the object far away, and errors are easily generated, so that the speed of the string ladder vehicle is not reduced, the escalator is quickly moved, and the airplane is impacted, therefore, the utility model provides a string ladder escalator automobile parking guidance device. SUMMARY

[0004] The utility model aims at making up for the defects of prior art, and provides a string ladder escalator automobile parking guidance device.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme: a string ladder escalator automobile parking guidance device, including the automobile body, the inner wall of automobile body is rotatably connected with the escalator body, and one end of escalator body is fixedly connected with the link corridor, one end of automobile body is fixedly connected with the link plate, the outer side of link corridor is equipped with the parking guidance mechanism, and the parking guidance mechanism is used for driving the automobile body.

[0006] Among them, the parking guidance mechanism includes the arched plate, the inner top end of arched plate is fixedly connected with a pair of fixed plates, and a visual camera is fixedly connected between the opposite sides of a pair of fixed plates, a pair of fixed plates is fixedly connected with the double-sided indicator between the bottom ends, the outer wall of link corridor and automobile body is fixedly connected with a plurality of laser radars, and the both sides of link corridor are fixedly connected with a plurality of distance warning lights which are evenly distributed.

[0007] The link corridor is fixedly connected with a rubber block at one end away from the escalator body, and the rubber block is in the shape of a semicylindrical.

[0008] As described above, two pairs of first vertical plates are fixedly connected to the inner bottom end of the car body, and a first telescopic cylinder is rotatably connected between the pair of first vertical plates. A U-shaped plate is fixedly connected to the output end of the first telescopic cylinder. A pair of connecting blocks are fixedly connected to the lower surface of the escalator body. The U-shaped plate is sleeved on the outside of the connecting blocks, and the inner wall of the U-shaped plate is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the connecting blocks.

[0009] As described above, the top of the connecting plate is provided with a pair of lifting auxiliary mechanisms, and the lifting auxiliary mechanisms include a rectangular straight frame. Both sides of the rectangular straight frame are rotatably connected to a second vertical plate, and the bottom end of the second vertical plate is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting plate.

[0010] The rectangular straight frame is internally slidably connected to a rectangular rod. Both sides of the rectangular rod are rotatably connected to a third vertical plate, and the top of the third vertical plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting corridor. Both sides of the rectangular straight frame are fixedly connected to side plates, and one end of the side plate is fixedly connected to a second telescopic cylinder.

[0011] One end of the side plate is drilled with a round hole, and the second telescopic cylinder passes through the round hole and is fixedly connected to the limiting block. Both sides of the rectangular straight frame are drilled with a pair of rectangular through holes. Both sides of the rectangular rod are drilled with multiple evenly distributed limiting grooves, and one end of the limiting block passes through the rectangular through hole and extends into the limiting groove.

[0012] As described above, a pair of sliders are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rectangular rod, and a pair of grooves are carved into the inner wall of the rectangular straight frame, with the sliders located in the grooves and slidably connected to them.

[0013] As mentioned above, a footboard is fixedly connected to the end of the escalator body away from the connecting corridor.

[0014] As mentioned above, a pair of lifting cylinders are embedded and connected to the top of the connecting plate and the end of the car body away from the connecting plate, and the output end of the lifting cylinder is fixedly connected to the lower pressure plate.

[0015] As mentioned above, the bottom end of the lower pressure plate is flush with the bottom end of the vehicle body.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, this chord-supported escalator car parking guidance device has the following advantages:

[0017] I. This utility model, through its docking guidance mechanism, can accurately measure the distance between the vehicle body and escalator body and the aircraft using multiple lidar sensors and a vision camera. It also displays real-time images of the docking process. When the vehicle body and escalator body are close to the aircraft, multiple distance warning lights sequentially issue alarms based on the distance, prompting the driver to slow down and approach the aircraft gently to facilitate a stable docking with the aircraft door. This method is more accurate than human observation, less prone to errors, and avoids the possibility of the vehicle body and escalator body moving too fast and impacting the aircraft.

[0018] Second, this utility model, through the setting of the lifting auxiliary mechanism, enables the rectangular rod to move synchronously along the inside of the rectangular straight frame when the first telescopic cylinder drives the escalator body and the connecting corridor to adjust the lifting, thereby assisting the movement of the escalator body and the connecting corridor. After the lifting adjustment is completed, the rectangular rod and the rectangular straight frame are limited and fixed by the engagement of the limiting block and the limiting groove, thereby strengthening the support stability of the escalator body and the connecting corridor, so as to provide stable support for subsequent personnel to step on.

[0019] Other advantages, objectives and features of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the following examination or study, or may be taught from the practice of this invention. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of the present invention from another perspective;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the partial disassembly mechanism of the car body and the escalator body in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point A;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a partial cross-sectional structural diagram of the lifting auxiliary mechanism in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the partial disassembly mechanism of the rectangular straight frame and rectangular rod in this utility model;

[0026] Figure 7 This utility model Figure 6 A magnified structural diagram at point B in the middle.

[0027] In the diagram: 1. Car body; 2. Escalator body; 3. Connecting corridor; 4. Connecting plate; 5. Parking guidance mechanism; 501. Arched plate; 502. Fixed plate; 503. Vision camera; 504. Double-sided sign; 505. LiDAR; 506. Distance warning light; 6. Rubber block; 7. First telescopic cylinder; 8. U-shaped plate; 9. Connecting block; 10. Lifting auxiliary mechanism; 1001. Rectangular frame; 1002. Rectangular rod; 10021. Slider; 10022. Slide groove; 1003. Side plate; 1004. Second telescopic cylinder; 1005. Limiting block; 1006. Limiting groove; 11. Pedal; 12. Lifting cylinder; 13. Lower pressure plate. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution: a car parking guidance device for an escalator with a chord, including a car body 1, an escalator body 2 rotatably connected between the inner walls of the car body 1, a connecting corridor 3 fixedly connected to one end of the escalator body 2, a connecting plate 4 fixedly connected to one end of the car body 1, a parking guidance mechanism 5 provided on the outer side of the connecting corridor 3, and the parking guidance mechanism 5 is used for guiding the car body 1.

[0030] The parking guidance mechanism 5 includes an arched plate 501, with a pair of fixed plates 502 fixedly connected to the inner top of the arched plate 501, and a vision camera 503 fixedly connected between the opposite sides of the pair of fixed plates 502. A double-sided sign 504 is fixedly connected between the bottom ends of the pair of fixed plates 502. Multiple laser radars 505 are fixedly connected to both the connecting corridor 3 and the outer wall of the vehicle body 1. Multiple evenly distributed distance warning lights 506 are fixedly connected to both sides of the connecting corridor 3.

[0031] According to the overall structure of the device, when the vehicle body 1 drives the escalator body 2 and the connecting corridor 3 to dock with the bottom of the aircraft door, multiple lidar sensors 505 are distributed around the vehicle body 1. They can cover a wider field of view from different angles and provide more comprehensive environmental perception, so that the vehicle body 1 can drive stably along the planned route. When approaching the aircraft, the system can accurately measure the distance between the vehicle body 1, the escalator body 2, the connecting corridor 3 and the aircraft. After reaching the deceleration distance set by the distance warning light 506, the distance warning light 506 will illuminate to issue an alarm and remind the driver. The system decelerates the vehicle, which is more accurate than human distance perception and less prone to error. It can slowly move the vehicle body 1, escalator body 2, and connecting corridor 3 towards the aircraft, reducing the risk of impact on the aircraft due to excessive speed and improving safety. During the docking process between the connecting corridor 3 and the bottom of the aircraft door, the visual camera 503 captures docking image information in real time to facilitate precise operation by the driver. After docking, the aircraft door is opened after safety checks by the staff. Following the instructions of the double-sided sign 504, passengers can board or disembark along the escalator body 2 and connecting corridor 3.

[0032] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a rubber block 6 is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting corridor 3 away from the escalator body 2, and the rubber block 6 is semi-cylindrical in shape.

[0033] With the installation of rubber block 6, when the connecting corridor 3 comes into contact with the bottom of the aircraft door, the rubber block 6 can replace the contact end to contact the bottom of the aircraft door, reducing the impact force generated when in contact with the aircraft fuselage and protecting the paint on the aircraft surface from scratches and wear.

[0034] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 Figure 4 As shown, two pairs of first vertical plates are fixedly connected to the inner bottom of the car body 1, and a first telescopic cylinder 7 is rotatably connected between the pair of first vertical plates. A U-shaped plate 8 is fixedly connected to the output end of the first telescopic cylinder 7. A pair of connecting blocks 9 are fixedly connected to the lower surface of the escalator body 2. The U-shaped plate 8 is sleeved on the outside of the connecting block 9, and the inner wall of the U-shaped plate 8 is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the connecting block 9.

[0035] By extending the first telescopic cylinder 7, the U-shaped plate 8 can be pushed to move to the upper right, causing it to rotate the escalator body 2 along the upper right via the connecting block 9, thereby adjusting the height of the escalator body 2 and the connecting corridor 3 to facilitate subsequent docking.

[0036] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, a pair of lifting auxiliary mechanisms 10 are provided at the top of the connecting plate 4. Each lifting auxiliary mechanism 10 includes a rectangular straight frame 1001. A second vertical plate is rotatably connected to both sides of the rectangular straight frame 1001, and the bottom end of the second vertical plate is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting plate 4. A rectangular rod 1002 is slidably connected inside the rectangular straight frame 1001. A third vertical plate is rotatably connected to both sides of the rectangular rod 1002, and the top end of the third vertical plate is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the connecting corridor 3. Side connecting plates 1003 are fixedly connected to both sides of the rectangular straight frame 1001, and a second telescopic cylinder 1004 is fixedly connected to one end of each side connecting plate 1003. A round hole is drilled at one end of the side plate 1003, and the second telescopic cylinder 1004 passes through the round hole and is fixedly connected to the limiting block 1005. A pair of rectangular through holes are drilled on both sides of the rectangular straight frame 1001. Multiple evenly distributed limiting grooves 1006 are drilled on both sides of the rectangular rod 1002, and one end of the limiting block 1005 passes through the rectangular through hole and extends into the limiting groove 1006. A pair of sliders 10021 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rectangular rod 1002. A pair of sliding grooves 10022 are drilled on the inner wall of the rectangular straight frame 1001, and the sliders 10021 are located in the sliding grooves 10022 and are slidably connected to them.

[0037] With the lifting auxiliary mechanism 10, during the lifting and adjustment of the connecting corridor 3, a pair of rectangular rods 1002 move synchronously along the inside of the rectangular straight frame 1001 with the sliding assistance of the slider 10021 and the slide groove 10022. After the movement is completed, a pair of second telescopic cylinders 1004 drive a pair of limit blocks 1005 to move towards each other and insert into the corresponding pair of limit grooves 1006 to limit and fix them, providing stable support for the connecting corridor 3 and reinforcing the support stability of the escalator body 2 and the connecting corridor 3, so as to provide stable support for subsequent personnel to step on.

[0038] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the escalator body 2 is fixedly connected to a step 11 at the end away from the connecting corridor 3.

[0039] The step 11 provides a more stable transition zone for people with mobility impairments, making it easier for them to get on and off the escalator body 2.

[0040] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a pair of lifting cylinders 12 are embedded and connected to the top of the connecting plate 4 and the end of the car body 1 away from the connecting plate 4, and the output end of the lifting cylinder 12 is fixedly connected to the lower pressure plate 13. The bottom end of the lower pressure plate 13 is flush with the bottom end of the car body 1.

[0041] Two pairs of lifting cylinders 12 drive two pairs of lower pressure plates 13 to contact the ground, assisting in fixing the car body 1, which can improve the stability of the car body 1 and ensure stability when passengers board and disembark.

[0042] Working principle: As the vehicle body 1 moves, driving the escalator body 2 and connecting corridor 3 towards the aircraft, multiple lidar sensors 505 comprehensively perceive the environment from different angles, ensuring the vehicle body 1 travels stably along the planned route. During the approach to the aircraft, the lidar sensors 505 measure the distance between the vehicle body 1, escalator body 2, connecting corridor 3, and the aircraft. Once the distance warning light 506 reaches the deceleration distance set by the distance warning light 506, the distance warning light 506 illuminates to alert the driver to slow down. Simultaneously, the first telescopic cylinder 7 extends, pushing the U-shaped plate 8 to move upwards and to the right. This causes the connecting block 9 to rotate the escalator body 2 upwards and to the right, adjusting the height of the escalator body 2 and connecting corridor 3 to correspond with the bottom of the aircraft door. During this adjustment process, a pair of rectangular rods... With the sliding assistance of slider 10021 and slide 10022, 1002 moves synchronously with the connecting corridor 3. After adjustment, a pair of second telescopic cylinders 1004 drive a pair of limit blocks 1005 to move towards each other and insert into the corresponding pair of limit grooves 1006 for limiting and fixing, providing stable support for the connecting corridor 3. Then, under the real-time monitoring of the vision camera 503, the car body 1 is driven to move slowly, so that it drives the connecting corridor 3 and rubber block 6 to contact the bottom of the aircraft door. Immediately afterwards, two pairs of lifting cylinders 12 drive two pairs of lower pressure plates 13 to move downward until they contact the ground, assisting in fixing the car body 1. After the aircraft door is opened, personnel follow the instructions of the double-sided sign 504 to board or disembark along the escalator body 2 and connecting corridor 3.

[0043] Although 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 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 appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A car parking guidance device for an escalator with a chord, comprising a car body (1), characterized in that: An escalator body (2) is rotatably connected between the inner walls of the vehicle body (1), and a connecting corridor (3) is fixedly connected to one end of the escalator body (2). A connecting plate (4) is fixedly connected to one end of the vehicle body (1). A parking guide mechanism (5) is provided on the outside of the connecting corridor (3), and the parking guide mechanism (5) is used for guiding the driving of the vehicle body (1). The parking guidance mechanism (5) includes an arched plate (501), a pair of fixed plates (502) are fixedly connected to the inner top of the arched plate (501), and a vision camera (503) is fixedly connected between the opposite sides of the pair of fixed plates (502). A double-sided sign (504) is fixedly connected between the bottom ends of the pair of fixed plates (502). Multiple laser radars (505) are fixedly connected to the outer walls of the connecting corridor (3) and the vehicle body (1). Multiple evenly distributed distance warning lights (506) are fixedly connected to both sides of the connecting corridor (3).

2. The car parking guidance device for a chord-driven escalator according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rubber block (6) is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting corridor (3) away from the escalator body (2), and the rubber block (6) is semi-cylindrical in shape.

3. The car parking guidance device for a chord-equipped escalator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner bottom of the car body (1) is fixedly connected to two pairs of first vertical plates, and a first telescopic cylinder (7) is rotatably connected between the pair of first vertical plates. The output end of the first telescopic cylinder (7) is fixedly connected to a U-shaped plate (8). The lower surface of the escalator body (2) is fixedly connected to a pair of connecting blocks (9). The U-shaped plate (8) is sleeved on the outside of the connecting block (9), and the inner wall of the U-shaped plate (8) is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the connecting block (9).

4. The car parking guidance device for a chord-driven escalator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the connecting plate (4) is provided with a pair of lifting auxiliary mechanisms (10), and the lifting auxiliary mechanism (10) includes a rectangular straight frame (1001). The two sides of the rectangular straight frame (1001) are rotatably connected with a second vertical plate, and the bottom end of the second vertical plate is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting plate (4).

5. A car parking guidance device for a chord-driven escalator according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rectangular straight frame (1001) is internally slidably connected to a rectangular rod (1002). Both sides of the rectangular rod (1002) are rotatably connected to a third vertical plate, and the top of the third vertical plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting corridor (3). Both sides of the rectangular straight frame (1001) are fixedly connected to a side plate (1003), and one end of the side plate (1003) is fixedly connected to a second telescopic cylinder (1004).

6. A car parking guidance device for a chord-driven escalator according to claim 5, characterized in that: One end of the side plate (1003) is drilled with a round hole, and the second telescopic cylinder (1004) passes through the round hole and is fixedly connected to the limiting block (1005). Both sides of the rectangular straight frame (1001) are drilled with a pair of rectangular through holes. Both sides of the rectangular rod (1002) are drilled with multiple evenly distributed limiting grooves (1006). One end of the limiting block (1005) passes through the rectangular through hole and extends into the limiting groove (1006).

7. A car parking guidance device for a chord-driven escalator according to claim 6, characterized in that: A pair of sliders (10021) are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rectangular rod (1002), and a pair of sliding grooves (10022) are carved into the inner wall of the rectangular straight frame (1001), with the sliders (10021) located in the sliding grooves (10022) and slidably connected to them.

8. A car parking guidance device for a chord-driven escalator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The escalator body (2) is fixedly connected to a step (11) at the end away from the connecting corridor (3).

9. A car parking guidance device for a chord-driven escalator according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pair of lifting cylinders (12) are embedded and connected to the top of the connecting plate (4) and the end of the car body (1) away from the connecting plate (4), and the output end of the lifting cylinder (12) is fixedly connected to the lower pressure plate (13).

10. A car parking guidance device for a chord-driven escalator according to claim 9, characterized in that: The bottom end of the lower pressure plate (13) is flush with the bottom end of the car body (1).