Integrated highway toll collection device

By designing a sliding track composed of an elastic band and connecting blocks, and using a motor to drive the rope to tighten the connecting blocks, the card placement area is expanded, solving the problem of drivers having to get out of the vehicle to place toll cards, improving traffic efficiency and protecting the equipment.

CN223796965UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-13JIANGSU TONGXINGBAO INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520356348.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-03
Publication Date
2026-01-13
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-03

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In existing highway toll collection systems, drivers need to get out of their vehicles to place toll cards, which is inconvenient and affects traffic efficiency.

Method used

An integrated highway toll collection device was designed, which uses a sliding track composed of an elastic belt and connecting blocks. The connecting blocks are tightened by a motor-driven rope, which expands the card release area and reduces the need for the driver to get out of the vehicle to operate the device.

Benefits of technology

It allows drivers to place toll cards without leaving their vehicles, improving traffic efficiency, and the device has flexible protection to prevent damage in the event of a collision.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an integrated expressway toll collection device, which relates to the technical field of expressway toll collection, aims to solve the technical problem that toll cards are troublesome to place, and comprises a toll collector main body, a plurality of card placing areas with different heights are arranged on one side of the toll collector main body, and a transmission belt is arranged at the bottom of each card placing area. A scanning part is arranged above the card placing area, two symmetrically distributed straight plates are arranged in the central area in the card placing area, a connecting frame is connected between the straight plates and the card placing area, an inclined elastic bending structure is arranged on one side of each straight plate, and a pulling structure is further arranged on each elastic bending structure. Through the elastic bending design of the elastic band, the bendable design of the slope surface of the string block, the compact and clinging design of the plurality of connecting blocks and the sliding card track formed by the track seat, the sequential penetration of the rope body and the constraint of the raised head, and the winding of the winding roller, the utility model has the advantages of expanding the card placing area range, reducing the card placing of a driver when the driver gets off, and reducing the labor intensity of the driver. And the passing efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of highway toll collection technology, and more specifically, to an integrated highway toll collection device. Background Technology

[0002] Integrated highway toll collection refers to the comprehensive intelligentization and automation of highway toll stations through modern information technology and intelligent equipment. Toll collection automation requires a coordinated system of automated equipment such as automatic card issuing devices, automatic card collecting devices, and gate devices. However, existing automatic card collecting devices require drivers to place their toll cards on the scanner, scan the QR code for payment, and then a conveyor belt at the bottom of the scanner retrieves the card. In practice, to maintain a safe distance, drivers often place the card at a considerable distance from the card placement area, requiring them to get out of their vehicles to place the card, making the process cumbersome and hindering traffic efficiency. Therefore, we propose an integrated highway toll collection device. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, adapt to the needs of reality, and provide an integrated highway toll collection device to solve the technical problem of the current cumbersome placement of toll cards.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an integrated highway toll collection device, including a toll collection machine body, a plurality of card placement areas of different heights are opened on one side of the toll collection machine body, a conveyor belt is provided at the bottom of the card placement area, a scanning unit is provided above the card placement area, two symmetrically distributed straight plates are provided in the central area inside the card placement area, a connecting frame is connected between the straight plates and the card placement area, an inclined bending structure is provided on one side of the straight plate, and a pulling structure is also provided on the bending structure.

[0005] Preferably, the flexible bending structure includes an elastic band made of elastic metal, and multiple connecting blocks are connected to the outer periphery of the elastic band. The connecting blocks are bonded and fixed to the elastic band, and the connecting blocks are made of flexible rubber. The sides of the connecting blocks are designed with inclined slopes.

[0006] Preferably, a connecting block is installed on one side of the string block. The connecting block is made of a rigid material, and a track seat is installed on one side of the connecting block. The track seat has a U-shaped structure.

[0007] Preferably, the U-shaped openings of the two opposing track seats of the two elastic bending structures are arranged opposite each other to form a sliding track, and multiple ball bearings are provided on one side of the bottom of the track seat.

[0008] Preferably, the pulling structure includes a rope that passes through multiple blocks in sequence, and a protrusion is installed at the end of the rope.

[0009] Preferably, one end of the rope is provided with a winding roller that is rotatably connected to the connecting frame, the winding roller is wound around one end of the rope, and a drive motor is connected to the center of the winding roller.

[0010] Preferably, a winding roller is installed at one end of the connecting frame, and the rope passes around the winding roller.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0012] 1. This utility model utilizes the elastic bending of the elastic band and the bendable design of the block slope, along with the compact and close-fitting design of multiple connecting blocks and the sliding track formed by the track seat. Combined with the sequential passage of the rope and the constraint of the protrusion, and the winding of the winding roller, when the motor is running, it can pull the rope, causing the multiple connecting blocks to tighten sequentially, forming an extended track and expanding the card placement area. After being released, the elastic restoring force of the elastic band can return it to its original position. This design can expand the placement area, reduce the need for drivers to get out of the vehicle to place cards, solve the problem of the cumbersome placement of toll cards, and further improve traffic efficiency.

[0013] 2. This utility model also incorporates a flexible and bendable design of the elastic band and a soft rubber material design of the connecting block. As a result, it will bend on its own when subjected to external force or vehicle collision, without causing damage to the equipment or vehicle, thus further solving the problem that the extended track may be damaged by vehicle collision. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the bending structure and the tensioning structure in the bending state of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the spring bending structure and the tensioning structure in the tensioned state of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 In this utility model Figure 2 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0018] The labels in the diagram are as follows: 1. Main body of the payment machine; 2. Card dispensing area; 3. Conveyor belt; 4. Straight plate; 5. Connecting frame; 6. Spring bending structure; 7. Pulling structure; 8. Winding roller;

[0019] 601. Elastic band; 602. String block; 603. Connecting block; 604. Track seat; 605. Ball bearing;

[0020] 701. Rope body; 702. Protrusion; 703. Winding roller; 704. Drive motor. Detailed Implementation

[0021] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this utility model relates to an integrated highway toll collection device, including a toll machine body 1. A scanning payment screen is located on one side of the toll machine body 1, and a fault alarm button is located on the other side of the scanning payment screen. Several card placement areas 2 of different heights are located on one side of the toll machine body 1. A conveyor belt 3 is located at the bottom of each card placement area 2, and a scanning unit is located above each card placement area 2. Two symmetrically distributed straight plates 4 are located in the central area inside each card placement area 2. A connecting frame 5 connects the straight plates 4 to the card placement areas 2. An inclined bend is located on one side of each straight plate 4. Structure 6, the flexible bending structure 6 includes an elastic band 601, which is made of elastic metal and designed similarly to a torsion spring. Multiple connecting blocks 602 are connected to the outer periphery of the elastic band 601 and are bonded and fixed to the elastic band 601. The connecting blocks 602 are made of flexible rubber and have sloping sides that curve in the direction of bending of the elastic band 601, ensuring that bending of the connecting blocks 602 is not affected. A connecting block 603 is installed on one side of the connecting block 602. Made of rigid material, multiple connecting blocks 603 are designed to fit together at one corner, with adjacent sides being straight, so that they form a straight line when tightened. A track seat 604 is installed on one side of each connecting block 603. The track seat 604 has a U-shaped structure, and the U-shaped openings of the two opposing track seats 604 are arranged opposite each other to form a sliding track. Multiple ball bearings 605 are provided on one side of the bottom of the track seat 604. A pulling structure 7 is also provided on the flexible structure 6, including a rope 701, which is made of metal, etc. Made of a relatively tough material, the connecting frame 5 has a winding roller 8 installed at one end. The rope 701 passes around the winding roller 8 and then passes through multiple string blocks 602 in sequence. A protrusion 702 is installed at the end of the rope 701. A winding roller 703 is provided at one end of the rope 701 and is rotatably connected to the connecting frame 5. The winding roller 703 is wound around one end of the rope 701. A drive motor 704 is connected to the center of the winding roller 703. A sensor can be installed on one side of the toll machine body 1 to cooperate with the internal control module. When a vehicle enters, the drive motor 704 can run automatically.

[0022] Working principle: When a vehicle arrives at the toll station, the sensor is activated, and the internal control module of the toll machine 1 controls the drive motor 704 to run, which drives the winding roller 703 to rotate, winding the rope 701 and pulling the protrusion 702 to move. This further tightens the rope 701, causing multiple connecting blocks 603 to tighten and achieve a tight fit. At this time, the track seat 604 forms a card sliding track, thereby expanding the card release area and reducing the need for the driver to get out of the vehicle to release the card.

[0023] The embodiments disclosed herein are preferred embodiments, but are not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art can readily grasp the spirit of this utility model based on the above embodiments and make different extensions and variations. However, as long as they do not depart from the spirit of this utility model, they are all within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An integrated highway toll collection device, characterized by, Including the toll machine main body (1), the toll machine main body (1) one side is provided with several different height card area (2), the card area (2) bottom is the transmission belt (3), the card area (2) top is provided with scanning part, the card area (2) inside center area is provided with two symmetrical distribution straight board (4), the straight board (4) is connected with the connecting frame (5) between card area (2), the straight board (4) one side is provided with the inclined elastic bending structure (6), the elastic bending structure (6) is also provided with the pull structure (7) on.

2. The integrated highway toll collection device of claim 1, wherein The elastic bending structure (6) includes an elastic belt (601), the elastic belt (601) is made of elastic metal material, a plurality of string blocks (602) are connected to the outer periphery of the elastic belt (601), the string blocks (602) are adhesively fixed to the elastic belt (601), the string blocks (602) are made of flexible rubber material, and the side of the string blocks (602) is designed as an inclined slope surface.

3. An integrated highway toll collection device according to claim 2, wherein, The connecting block (603) is made of hard material, the track seat (604) is installed on one side of the connecting block (603), and the track seat (604) is in a U-shaped structure.

4. An integrated highway toll collection device according to claim 3, wherein, The U-shaped openings of the two track seats (604) opposite to the two elastic bending structures (6) are oppositely arranged and form a sliding card track, and a plurality of ball bearings (605) are arranged on one side of the inner bottom of the track seat (604).

5. An integrated highway toll collection device according to claim 4, wherein, The pull structure (7) includes a rope body (701), the rope body (701) sequentially passes through a plurality of string blocks (602), and a convex head (702) is installed at the end of the rope body (701).

6. An integrated highway toll collection device according to claim 5, wherein, One end of the rope body (701) is provided with a winding roller (703) rotatably connected with the connecting frame (5), the winding roller (703) is wound with one end of the rope body (701), and a driving motor (704) is connected to the center of the winding roller (703).

7. An integrated highway toll collection apparatus as claimed in claim 6, wherein, One end of the connecting frame (5) is provided with a winding roller (8), and the rope body (701) passes through the winding roller (8).