Road cone inspection device
By designing a traffic cone inspection device that includes a raised frame, connecting plate, synchronous belt structure and motor, the problems of difficult and high cost of manual inspection in traffic cone production line are solved, realizing fully automated inspection, reducing costs and improving production efficiency and safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-10
AI Technical Summary
The existing traffic cone production line inspection suffers from difficulties in manual operation, high costs, low automation, and significant safety hazards. Furthermore, the existing robotic arm equipment is costly, difficult to operate, and has poor adaptability.
A traffic cone inspection device was designed, comprising a raised frame, a connecting plate, a synchronous belt structure, a motor, and a linear electric track. The motor is used as the power source, and the automatic rotation and linear movement of the traffic cone are achieved through synchronous belt transmission. The support frame is constructed using profiles to reduce costs and improve structural strength.
It has achieved fully automated inspection of the traffic cone production line, reduced costs, avoided environmental pollution caused by hydraulic or pneumatic drives, simplified the installation process, and improved production efficiency and safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of conveying devices, and in particular relates to a device for inspecting traffic cones. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, in my country, the smooth surface of traffic cones makes them difficult to handle, often requiring manual labor or robotic arms. However, robotic arms are expensive and difficult to operate. To address the problems of low transportation efficiency, significant safety hazards, and high costs associated with manual inspection and robotic arms, some traffic cone production lines have emerged in recent years. However, these lines primarily rely on manual rotation for inspection, resulting in poor adaptability and high costs, failing to meet the demands for automation and efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0003] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a traffic cone inspection device, including: a raised frame, a connecting plate, a synchronous belt structure, a third motor, a first motor, a transverse connecting plate, a carbon tube, a carbon tube mounting frame, and a linear electric track.
[0004] The synchronous belt structure includes: a driving pulley, a synchronous belt, and a driven pulley;
[0005] The slider of the linear electric track is hinged to one end of the connecting plate. The upper end of the raised frame is fixedly connected to one end of the carbon tube, and the other end of the carbon tube is fixedly connected to the upper end of the carbon tube mounting frame. The housing of the first motor is fixedly connected to the connecting plate. The output shaft of the first motor passes through the transverse connecting plate and is connected to the driving wheel. The driving wheel and the driven wheel are connected by a synchronous belt. The motor bracket is fixedly connected to the driven wheel. The motor bracket is fixedly connected to the housing of the third motor. The output shaft of the third motor has holes for connecting bolts. The holes are connected to the road cone by installing bolts and nuts.
[0006] Preferably, the elevation frame is fixed to the carbon tube via a first pipe clamp, and the carbon tube is fixed to the carbon tube mounting frame via a second pipe clamp.
[0007] Preferably, there are two carbon nanotubes arranged parallel to each other; there are two carbon nanotube mounting frames, and a second tube clamp is fixedly connected to the upper end of each carbon nanotube mounting frame.
[0008] Preferably, a circular shaft is fixedly mounted on the motor bracket, and the circular shaft is connected to the connecting plate through a bearing. After passing through the bearing, the circular shaft is fixedly connected to the driven wheel.
[0009] Preferably, there are four sets of connecting plates and synchronous belt structures; the four sets of connecting plates are installed at equal intervals on the upper end of the linear electric track, and one end of the connecting plates located on both sides of the linear electric track is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the second motor.
[0010] Preferably, the slider of the linear electric track is fixedly connected to the support base, the support base is hinged to one end of the connecting plate, and the support bases located on both sides of the linear electric track are fixedly connected to their corresponding second motors.
[0011] In summary, compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0012] This utility model's traffic cone inspection device features a simple structure that facilitates installation and inspection. The materials used are mostly common and readily available, making them inexpensive and significantly reducing costs. This utility model fully automates the inspection process of the traffic cone production line. It utilizes an electric motor as the power source, avoiding potential leakage, noise, and other environmental pollution issues associated with hydraulic or pneumatic drives. The overall structural design prioritizes the use of profiles for the support frame, combined with synchronous belt transmission. The use of transverse connecting plates reduces the need for motors while enhancing overall integrity, aiming to lower manufacturing costs during actual processing. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 The overall assembly of a traffic cone inspection device according to this utility model Figure 1 ;
[0014] Figure 2 The overall assembly of a traffic cone inspection device according to this utility model Figure 2 ;
[0015] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the linear electric track of a traffic cone inspection device according to this utility model;
[0016] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the synchronous belt structure of a traffic cone inspection device according to the present invention;
[0017] Figure 5 This is a partial enlarged view of the control module for conveying and controlling the movement of traffic cones in a traffic cone inspection device according to this utility model.
[0018] In the figure, the components are: 1. First pipe clamp; 2. Elevation frame; 3. Road cone; 4. Second motor; 5. Connecting plate; 6. Support base; 7. Synchronous belt structure; 701 driving wheel; 702 synchronous belt; 703 driven wheel; 8. First motor; 9. Third motor; 901 circular shaft; 902 bearing; 903 motor bracket; 10. Horizontal connecting plate; 11. Carbon tube; 12. Carbon tube mounting frame; 13. Second pipe clamp; 14. Linear electric track. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0020] like Figure 1-5 As shown, a traffic cone inspection device of this utility model includes: a raised frame 2, a connecting plate 5, a synchronous belt structure 7, a third motor 9, a first motor 8, a transverse connecting plate 10, a carbon tube 11, a carbon tube mounting frame 12, and a linear electric track 14.
[0021] The synchronous belt structure 7 includes: a driving pulley 701, a synchronous belt 702, and a driven pulley 703; the slider of the linear electric track 14 is hinged to one end of the connecting plate 5; the upper end of the shim 2 is fixedly connected to one end of the carbon tube 11; the other end of the carbon tube 11 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the carbon tube mounting frame 12; the housing of the first motor 8 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 5; the output shaft of the first motor 8 passes through the transverse connecting plate 10 and is connected to the driving pulley 701; the driving pulley 701 and the driven pulley 703 are connected by the synchronous belt 702; the motor bracket 903 is fixedly connected to the driven pulley 703; the motor bracket 903 is fixedly connected to the housing of the third motor 9; the output shaft of the third motor 9 has a hole for connecting bolts; the road cone 3 also has a connecting hole for connection; the road cone 3 is connected by installing bolts and nuts; the bolts and nuts facilitate the disassembly of the road cone 3.
[0022] As described above, when using this device, the second motor 4, the first motor 8, the third motor 9, and the linear electric track 14 are energized, and the second motor 4, the first motor 8, and the third motor 9 are simply controlled. When the first motor 8 is working, it will drive the drive wheel 701 to rotate, and the rotation of the drive wheel 701 will drive the driven wheel 703 to rotate synchronously.
[0023] The aforementioned raised frame 2 and carbon tube mounting frame 12 are both formed by splicing profiles; the carbon tube 11 is made of carbon fiber.
[0024] Furthermore, the elevation frame 2 is fixed to the carbon tube 11 through the first pipe clamp 1, and the carbon tube 11 is fixed to the carbon tube mounting frame 12 through the second pipe clamp 13.
[0025] As mentioned above, the first pipe clamp 1 and the second pipe clamp 13 have the same structure.
[0026] Furthermore, there are two carbon nanotubes 11 arranged in parallel to each other; there are two carbon nanotube mounting frames 12, and a second tube clamp 13 is fixedly connected to the upper end of each carbon nanotube mounting frame 12.
[0027] Furthermore, a circular shaft 901 is fixedly mounted on the motor bracket 903. The circular shaft 901 is connected to the connecting plate 5 via a bearing 902. After passing through the bearing 902, the circular shaft 901 is fixedly connected to the driven wheel 703. This design aims to achieve a rotatable connection between the motor bracket 903 and the connecting plate 5, and a fixed connection between the motor bracket 903 and the driven wheel 703. Therefore, when the driven wheel 703 rotates, it can drive the motor bracket 903 to rotate, thereby achieving the overall rotation of the third motor 9.
[0028] Furthermore, there are four sets of connecting plates 5 and synchronous belt structures 7; the four sets of connecting plates 5 are installed at equal intervals on the upper end of the linear electric track 14, and one end of the connecting plates 5 located on both sides of the linear electric track 14 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the second motor 4. The slider of the linear electric track 14 is fixedly connected to the support base 6, and the support base 6 is hinged to one end of the connecting plate 5. The support bases 6 located on both sides of the linear electric track 14 are fixedly connected to their corresponding second motors 4.
[0029] The above-mentioned device can drive the traffic cone 3 to rotate when the third motor 9 is working, and the carbon tube 11 is used to protect the two sides of the traffic cone 3. When the second motor 4 is working, it can drive the traffic cone 3 to move in a straight line.
[0030] This utility model aims to design a set of architectures that can be installed and disassembled on the corresponding workshop production line to achieve manual inspection of traffic cones. It simplifies the structure while achieving full automation of rotating traffic cones, facilitating inspection work. Its simple structure is easy to install and adaptable to workshop location arrangements.
[0031] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principle of this utility model should be included within the scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A device for inspecting road cones, characterized in that, Include: The cushion frame (2), the connecting plate (5), the synchronous belt structure (7), the third motor (9), the first motor (8), the transverse connecting plate (10), the carbon tube (11), the carbon tube setting frame (12), the linear motor track (14), the motor support (903); The synchronous belt structure (7) comprises: driving wheel (701), synchronous belt (702), driven wheel (703); The slider of the linear motor track (14) is hingedly connected to one end of the connecting plate (5), the upper end of the cushion frame (2) is fixedly connected to one end of the carbon tube (11), and the other end of the carbon tube (11) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the carbon tube setting frame (12); the housing of the first motor (8) is fixedly connected with the connecting plate (5); the output shaft of the first motor (8) is connected with the driving wheel (701) after penetrating through the transverse connecting plate (10), the driving wheel (701) and the driven wheel (703) are connected through the synchronous belt (702), the motor support (903) is fixedly connected with the driven wheel (703), the motor support (903) is fixedly connected with the housing of the third motor (9), a hole for connecting bolts is formed in the output shaft of the third motor (9), and the hole is connected with the road cone (3) by means of mounting bolts and nuts.
2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The fixing of the cushion frame (2) and the carbon tube (11) is connected through the first pipe clamp (1), and the fixing of the carbon tube (11) and the carbon tube setting frame (12) is connected through the second pipe clamp (13).
3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein, The carbon tube (11) is two, and the two carbon tubes (11) are arranged in parallel with each other; the carbon tube setting frame (12) is two, and each carbon tube setting frame (12) is fixedly connected with one second pipe clamp (13) at the upper end.
4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The motor support (903) is fixedly provided with a circular shaft (901), the circular shaft (901) is connected between the connecting plate (5) through a bearing (902), and the circular shaft (901) is fixedly connected with the driven wheel (703) after penetrating through the bearing (902).
5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The connecting plate (5) and the synchronous belt structure (7) are all four groups; four connecting plates (5) are installed at equal intervals on the upper end of the linear motor track (14), and one end of the connecting plate (5) located on both sides of the linear motor track (14) is fixedly connected with the output shaft of the second motor (4).
6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein, The slider of the linear motor track (14) is fixedly connected with the support base (6), the support base (6) is hingedly connected to one end of the connecting plate (5), and the support base (6) located on both sides of the linear motor track (14) is fixedly connected with the corresponding second motor (4).