Vehicle-mounted ETC protection device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of protection devices, and discloses a vehicle-mounted ETC protection device, which comprises an outer protection shell, a reader and a carriage, one side of the outer protection shell is provided with a through slot, the reader is inserted in the slot, an ETC card is inserted in the reader, the carriage is positioned on one side of the reader, and the reader is provided with a through hole. According to the ETC card reading device, when an ETC card downwards presses the bearing plate and penetrates through the bottom groove to be inserted into a reader, the springs in the side grooves are stressed to drive the bearing plate to downwards press to form an insertion opening, the ETC card can be inserted into the reader, and then the ETC card can be inserted into the reader through the insertion opening. And after the ETC card is inserted into the reader to be fixed, the spring resets to push the bearing plate to move upwards, so that the top of the bearing plate is attached to the bottom of the ETC card, the ETC card is clamped and fixed, and the situation that the ETC card accidentally falls off to cause scratches on the surface to affect use is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of protection device technology, and in particular to a protection device for vehicle-mounted ETC. Background Technology

[0002] ETC is a general term for Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) systems. Vehicles equipped with ETC devices can be identified, information is written, and tolls are automatically deducted from pre-linked payment accounts, effectively alleviating congestion caused by toll booths, enabling faster passage, and saving time. Onboard ETC is a device used for non-stop toll collection on highways.

[0003] An existing vehicle-mounted ETC protection device (announcement number: CN221149349U) has at least the following drawbacks: a shell is installed on the outside of the card reader for protection, but when the card reader is pulled out of the shell by multiple spring components working together, the spring ejection pushes the card reader to move, which will cause a certain impact force on the card reader. The ETC card inside the card reader is easily blown away by the impact force. The ETC card will collide with and scratch items in the vehicle, and it is also not easy for the driver to find it. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model is a protective device for vehicle-mounted ETC that is proposed to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A protective device for vehicle-mounted ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) includes an outer casing, a reader, and a carriage. A slot is formed through one side of the outer casing, into which the reader is inserted. An ETC card is inserted inside the reader. The carriage is located on one side of the reader. A bottom groove is formed at the bottom of the carriage. Side grooves are formed on both sides of the inner wall of the bottom groove. Several uprights are fixedly connected inside the side grooves. Springs and rubber tubes are provided outside the uprights. The springs are located between the uprights and the rubber tubes. The bottom ends of the springs and the rubber tubes are fixedly connected to the bottom of the side grooves. A receiving plate is provided inside the bottom groove. Both ends of the receiving plate are located within the side grooves and are slidably connected to the uprights. The bottom of the springs and the rubber tubes are fixedly connected to the bottom of one end of the receiving plate. The end of the ETC card furthest from the reader is inserted into the bottom groove.

[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the bottom of the reader is fitted and connected to the bottom of the receiving plate, and a groove is provided through the bottom of the receiving plate on the side away from the outer shell. The groove is located at the bottom of the ETC card, and sliding grooves are provided on both sides of the outer shell.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a plurality of limiting rods are fixedly connected inside the slide groove, and sliders are provided on the inner sides of both ends of the slide frame. The sliders are located inside the slide groove and are slidably connected to the limiting rods.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the tail end of the carriage is rotatably connected to the outside of the slider by a retaining bolt, and a plurality of shelves are provided on one side of the bottom of the carriage. The shelves are fixedly connected to one side of the outer shell, and the shelves and the ETC card are both located on the same side of the outer shell.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a square groove is provided through the side of the outer shell away from the shelf, the square groove is connected to the slot, the square groove is located at the tail end of the reader, and a number of adsorption devices are fixedly connected to the top of the outer shell, the adsorption devices including suction cups, threaded columns and positioning plates.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the threaded post is fixedly connected to the bottom of the suction cup, the bottom end of the threaded post is fixedly connected to the top of the outer shell, the positioning disk is located outside the suction cup, and the bottom end of the positioning disk is threadedly connected to the outside of the threaded post.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] 1. The driver presses the ETC card down onto the receiving plate and inserts it into the reader through the bottom groove. At the same time, the spring inside the side groove is forced to press the receiving plate down, creating an insertion slot, making it easy for the ETC card to be inserted into the reader. After the ETC card is inserted and secured in the reader, the spring returns to its original position and pushes the receiving plate upward, so that the top of the receiving plate fits against the bottom of the ETC card, clamping and securing the ETC card to prevent it from accidentally falling out and causing scratches on the surface, affecting its use. The driver presses the ETC card through the groove on one side of the bottom of the receiving plate and then pushes the ETC card out of the reader, making it easy for the driver to pick up the ETC card. The ETC card is still clamped by the receiving plate during the removal process to prevent the ETC card from falling out due to the driver's shaky hands.

[0014] 2. The driver pushes the carriage, which moves the slider within the groove, moving the carriage away from the outer casing. Then, the carriage is rotated downwards around the retaining bolt on the slider, making it perpendicular to the outer casing. This prevents the carriage from obstructing the slot on one side of the outer casing and affecting the disassembly of the reader. The carriage and slider are rotatably connected by the retaining bolt. The carriage cannot rotate without external force, preventing pressure on the ETC card due to inertia, which could cause the ETC card to bend and deform, affecting its use. Furthermore, the shelf on one side of the outer casing supports the receiving plate, reducing pressure on one end of the receiving plate and preventing the heavier end of the receiving plate from sagging and affecting the ETC card. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a protective device for an on-board ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) system proposed in this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the outer casing of a protective device for an on-board ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) system proposed in this utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the slide groove of a protective device for vehicle-mounted ETC proposed in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structural components of the slide frame of the protective device for vehicle-mounted ETC proposed in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the adsorption device of the protective device for vehicle-mounted ETC proposed in this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Outer casing; 101. Slot; 102. Square groove; 103. Shelf; 2. Reader; 201. ETC card; 3. Carriage; 301. Bottom groove; 302. Side groove; 303. Upright pole; 304. Spring; 305. Rubber tube; 4. Receiving plate; 401. Groove; 5. Slide; 501. Limiting rod; 502. Slider; 6. Adsorption device; 601. Suction cup; 602. Threaded post; 603. Positioning plate. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," and "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within 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.

[0024] Reference Figures 1-5 A protective device for an on-board ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) system includes an outer casing 1, a reader 2, and a slide 3. A slot 101 is formed through one side of the outer casing 1, into which the reader 2 is inserted. An ETC card 201 is inserted inside the reader 2. The slide 3 is located on one side of the reader 2. A bottom groove 301 is formed at the bottom of the slide 3. Side grooves 302 are formed on both sides of the inner wall of the bottom groove 301. Several uprights 303 are fixedly connected inside the side grooves 302. Springs 304 are provided on the outside of the uprights 303. The spring 304 is located between the upright 303 and the hose 305. The bottom ends of the spring 304 and the hose 305 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the side groove 302. The bottom groove 301 is provided with a receiving plate 4. Both ends of the receiving plate 4 are located in the side groove 302. The two ends of the receiving plate 4 are slidably connected to the upright 303. The bottom of the spring 304 and the hose 305 are fixedly connected to the bottom of one end of the receiving plate 4. The end of the ETC card 201 away from the reader 2 is inserted into the bottom groove 301.

[0025] In use, the driver presses the ETC card 201 down onto the receiving plate 4 and inserts it into the reader 2 through the bottom groove 301. Simultaneously, the spring 304 inside the side groove 302 is forced down, creating an insertion slot on the receiving plate 4, facilitating the insertion of the ETC card 201 into the reader 2. After the ETC card 201 is inserted and secured in the reader 2, the spring 304 returns to its original position, pushing the receiving plate 4 upwards so that the top of the receiving plate 4 fits against the bottom of the ETC card 201, clamping and securing the ETC card 201 to prevent accidental drops that could cause scratches and affect its use. The driver can then insert the ETC card 201 through the groove 401 on one side of the bottom end of the receiving plate 4. Press the ETC card 201 and then push it out of the reader 2 to facilitate the driver's access to the ETC card 201. The ETC card 201 is still held by the receiving plate 4 during the extraction process to prevent it from falling due to driver's hand shaking. The rubber tube 305 on the outside of the spring 304 is made of rubber material and has a certain degree of elasticity. When the spring 304 deforms and presses down, the rubber tube 305 follows the spring 304 and deforms. The upright 303 has a limiting effect on the spring 304 to prevent displacement when the spring 304 is deformed and affects the lifting and lowering of the receiving plate 4.

[0026] In this embodiment, the bottom of the reader 2 is attached to the bottom of the receiving plate 4. The bottom of the receiving plate 4 away from the outer shell 1 has a through groove 401. The groove 401 is located at the bottom of the ETC card 201. The outer shell 1 has sliding grooves 5 on both sides.

[0027] When in use, the driver pushes the slide 3, which causes the slider 502 to move within the slide groove 5, moving the slide 3 away from the outer housing 1. Then, the slide 3 is rotated downwards around the retaining bolt on the slider 502, making the slide 3 perpendicular to the outer housing 1. This prevents the slide 3 from blocking the slot 101 on one side of the outer housing 1, thus affecting the disassembly of the reader 2.

[0028] In this embodiment, a number of limiting rods 501 are fixedly connected inside the slide groove 5, and sliders 502 are provided on the inner sides of both ends of the slide 3. The sliders 502 are located inside the slide groove 5 and are slidably connected to the limiting rods 501.

[0029] During use, the slide 3 and the slider 502 are rotatably connected by a retaining bolt. The slide 3 cannot rotate without external force, so as to avoid putting pressure on the ETC card 201 due to inertia and causing the ETC card 201 to bend and deform, thus affecting its use.

[0030] In this embodiment, the tail end of the slide 3 is rotatably connected to the outside of the slider 502 by a retaining bolt. Several shelves 103 are provided on one side of the bottom of the slide 3. The shelves 103 are fixedly connected to one side of the outer shell 1. The shelves 103 and the ETC card 201 are both located on the same side of the outer shell 1.

[0031] During use, the shelf 103 on one side of the outer casing 1 supports the receiving plate 4, reducing the pressure on one end of the receiving plate 4 and preventing the heavier end of the receiving plate 4 from falling and affecting the ETC card 201.

[0032] In this embodiment, a square groove 102 is provided through the side of the outer shell 1 away from the shelf 103. The square groove 102 is connected to the slot 101. The square groove 102 is located at the tail end of the reader 2. Several adsorption devices 6 are fixedly connected to the top of the outer shell 1. The adsorption devices 6 include a suction cup 601, a threaded post 602 and a positioning plate 603.

[0033] When in use, the reader 2 has a data connection port at its tail end. The driver inserts the data plug through the square slot 102 into the data connection port at the tail end of the reader 2 to connect the reader 2 to the vehicle's system. The top of the outer shell 1 is transparent, which ensures that the reader 2 can sense the toll station's detection equipment and complete solar charging.

[0034] In this embodiment, the threaded post 602 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the suction cup 601, the bottom end of the threaded post 602 is fixedly connected to the top of the outer shell 1, the positioning plate 603 is located outside the suction cup 601, and the bottom end of the positioning plate 603 is threadedly connected to the outside of the threaded post 602.

[0035] In use, the positioning plate 603 has a fixing effect on the suction cup 601. The driver brings the outer protective shell 1 close to the windshield of the vehicle and presses the outer protective shell 1 so that the suction cup 601 is attached to one side of the windshield. In order to prevent the suction cup 601 from falling off, the driver rotates the positioning plate 603. The positioning plate 603 rotates and moves upward to squeeze the suction cup 601, so that the air inside the suction cup 601 is expelled and it is firmly attached to the windshield.

[0036] From the above description, it can be seen that the above embodiments of this utility model achieve the following technical effects: The driver presses the ETC card 201 down onto the receiving plate 4 and inserts it into the reader 2 through the bottom groove 301. Simultaneously, the spring 304 inside the side groove 302 is forced to press the receiving plate 4 down, creating an insertion slot, facilitating the insertion of the ETC card 201 into the reader 2. After the ETC card 201 is inserted and secured in the reader 2, the spring 304 resets and pushes the receiving plate 4 upward, causing the top of the receiving plate 4 to adhere to the bottom of the ETC card 201, clamping and securing the ETC card 201, preventing accidental drops and scratches that could affect its use. The driver presses the ETC card 201 through the groove 401 on one side of the bottom of the receiving plate 4, and then pushes the ETC card 201 out of the reader 2, facilitating the driver's removal of the ETC card 201. During the process, the ETC card 201 is still held by the receiving plate 4 to prevent it from falling due to driver tremors during extraction. The driver pushes the slide 3, which moves the slider 502 within the slide groove 5, moving the slide 3 away from the outer shell 1. Then, the slide 3 is rotated downwards around the retaining bolt on the slider 502, making the slide 3 perpendicular to the outer shell 1. This prevents the slide 3 from blocking the slot 101 on one side of the outer shell 1, which would affect the disassembly of the reader 2. The slide 3 and the slider 502 are rotatably connected by the retaining bolt. The slide 3 cannot rotate without external force, preventing pressure on the ETC card 201 due to inertia, which could cause the ETC card 201 to bend and deform, affecting its use. Furthermore, the shelf 103 on one side of the outer shell 1 supports the receiving plate 4, reducing the pressure on one end of the receiving plate 4 and preventing the heavier end of the receiving plate 4 from falling and affecting the ETC card 201.

[0037] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model.

Claims

1. A protective device for vehicle-mounted ETC, comprising an outer casing (1), a reader (2), and a carriage (3), characterized in that, The outer casing (1) has a slot (101) through one side, and the reader (2) is inserted into the slot (101). An ETC card (201) is inserted inside the reader (2). The slide (3) is located on one side of the reader (2). The bottom of the slide (3) has a bottom groove (301). Side grooves (302) are opened on both sides of the inner wall of the bottom groove (301). Several uprights (303) are fixedly connected inside the side grooves (302). Springs (304) and rubber tubes (305) are provided on the outside of the uprights (303). The springs (304) are located on the uprights (305). Between the spring (303) and the hose (305), the bottom ends of the spring (304) and the hose (305) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the side groove (302). The bottom groove (301) is provided with a support plate (4). Both ends of the support plate (4) are located in the side groove (302). Both ends of the support plate (4) are slidably connected to the upright (303). The bottom of the spring (304) and the hose (305) are fixedly connected to the bottom of one end of the support plate (4). The end of the ETC card (201) away from the reader (2) is inserted into the bottom groove (301).

2. The protection device for vehicle-mounted ETC according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the reader (2) is attached to the bottom of the receiving plate (4). The bottom of the receiving plate (4) away from the outer shell (1) is provided with a groove (401). The groove (401) is located at the bottom of the ETC card (201). The outer shell (1) is provided with sliding grooves (5) on both sides.

3. The protection device for vehicle-mounted ETC according to claim 2, characterized in that, The slide groove (5) is fixedly connected with several limiting rods (501). The slide frame (3) is provided with sliders (502) on the inner sides of both ends. The sliders (502) are located inside the slide groove (5) and are slidably connected to the limiting rods (501).

4. The protection device for vehicle-mounted ETC according to claim 3, characterized in that, The tail end of the slide (3) is rotatably connected to the outside of the slider (502) by a retaining bolt. Several shelves (103) are provided on one side of the bottom of the slide (3). The shelves (103) are fixedly connected to one side of the outer shell (1). The shelves (103) and the ETC card (201) are both located on the same side of the outer shell (1).

5. The protection device for an on-board ETC according to claim 4, characterized in that, The outer shell (1) has a through-hole (102) on the side away from the shelf (103), the through-hole (102) is connected to the slot (101), the through-hole (102) is located at the tail end of the reader (2), and a number of adsorption devices (6) are fixedly connected to the top of the outer shell (1). The adsorption device (6) includes a suction cup (601), a threaded column (602) and a positioning plate (603).

6. The protection device for an on-board ETC according to claim 5, characterized in that, The threaded post (602) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the suction cup (601), the bottom end of the threaded post (602) is fixedly connected to the top of the outer shell (1), the positioning plate (603) is located outside the suction cup (601), and the bottom end of the positioning plate (603) is threadedly connected to the outside of the threaded post (602).

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