Tunnel emergency flood prevention monitoring system

By installing water level monitoring units and traffic control units inside the tunnel, the water accumulation in the tunnel can be monitored and controlled in real time, solving the problem that existing technologies cannot effectively control tunnel traffic and ensuring tunnel safety and smooth traffic.

CN224020321UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-20THE SECOND ENG COMPANY OF CCCC FOURTH HARBOR ENG
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Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2024-12-25
Publication Date
2026-03-20

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Technical Problem

While existing technologies can monitor water accumulation in tunnels in real time and issue automatic alarms, they cannot effectively control tunnel traffic, posing a safety hazard.

Method used

A tunnel emergency flood control monitoring system was designed, including a water level monitoring unit, a management center, and a traffic control unit. The system monitors the tunnel water accumulation in real time through a video monitoring module, a water immersion monitoring module, and a data transmission module, and controls the tunnel traffic using lane indicators, displays, traffic lights, and interception devices in the traffic control unit.

Benefits of technology

It enables effective control of traffic flow when tunnels are flooded, maximizes public safety, avoids traffic disruptions and vehicle entrapment, and improves the ability to cope with extreme weather.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of tunnel flood situation monitoring, in particular to a tunnel emergency flood prevention monitoring system. The tunnel emergency flood prevention monitoring system comprises a water level monitoring unit used for monitoring the water accumulation condition in a tunnel; the management center can be used for an administrator to check the tunnel water accumulation state and the equipment operation state; and the traffic control unit is used for adjusting the traffic condition of the monitored tunnel. The water level monitoring unit is in communication connection with the management center and the traffic control unit. The water level monitoring unit is used for monitoring the water accumulation condition of the water accumulation area in the tunnel, when the real-time water inflow of the tunnel exceeds the real-time water discharge of the tunnel, the tunnel enters the flood state, and the traffic control unit can control the passage condition of the tunnel according to the water accumulation condition monitored by the water level monitoring unit. Specific management and control measures include reminding and guiding vehicles in the tunnel to drive out of the tunnel, closing a tunnel entrance to prevent vehicles outside the tunnel from driving into the tunnel and the like, and public safety is protected to the maximum extent.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to tunnel flood monitoring technical field, concretely relates to a tunnel emergency flood prevention monitoring system. BACKGROUND

[0002] Due to its unique structural characteristics, the sunken tunnel is prone to accumulate a large amount of rainwater in the low-lying area because of poor drainage system or limited drainage capacity when facing short-time heavy rain weather. This situation not only may cause traffic congestion and affect the traffic efficiency, but also may pose a serious threat to the safety of passing vehicles and pedestrians once the water depth is too deep. More specifically, when encountering sudden heavy rain, the bottom section of the sunken tunnel may quickly accumulate water, and if the drainage facilities cannot timely and effectively drain these excess water, it will cause the water level to rise rapidly. In mild cases, this will cause traffic interruption, and the tunnel needs to be temporarily closed to ensure safety; in more serious cases, deep water may cause vehicles to be trapped or even submerged, thereby endangering the life safety of people in the vehicles and increasing the difficulty of rescue.

[0003] Therefore, for the sunken tunnel, it is particularly important to establish an efficient and reliable flood monitoring and early warning mechanism, ensure the normal operation of the drainage system, and develop a perfect emergency response plan.

[0004] A Chinese patent with publication number CN219716217U discloses a sunken tunnel flood prevention automatic monitoring and control system. Its technical solution includes a front-end monitoring device for monitoring the water accumulation in the tunnel and transmitting the monitoring data to an information collection and control system; the information collection and control system for collecting monitoring data and then transmitting it to a monitoring platform, and sending corresponding warning signals to an alarm device and corresponding operations to a pump house according to the feedback of the tunnel water accumulation state from the monitoring platform; the alarm device for making corresponding warning signals according to different warning signals sent by the information collection and control system; the monitoring platform for receiving, analyzing and storing monitoring data, and obtaining tunnel water accumulation state feedback to the information collection and control system according to the analysis result, which can be used by the administrator to check the tunnel water accumulation state and the equipment operation state.

[0005] Although the prior art such as CN219716217U can monitor the water accumulation in the tunnel in real time and automatically alarm, it cannot regulate the traffic situation of the tunnel. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0006] The utility model aims at overcoming the deficiency that the prior art can monitor the water accumulation in the tunnel in real time and automatically alarm, but cannot regulate the traffic situation of the tunnel, and provides a tunnel emergency flood prevention monitoring system.

[0007] The utility model provides a tunnel emergency flood prevention monitoring system, it is including: water level monitoring unit, management center and traffic control unit. Water level monitoring unit is used for monitoring the waterlogging situation in the tunnel. Management center can be used for administrator to check tunnel waterlogging state and equipment operation state. Traffic control unit is used for adjusting the traffic condition of monitoring tunnel. Water level monitoring unit is connected with management center and traffic control unit communication respectively.

[0008] According to a preferred embodiment, the water level monitoring unit comprises a video monitoring module, a water immersion monitoring module and a data transmission module. The video monitoring module is used to obtain water level image data in the tunnel. The water immersion monitoring module is used to obtain water level data in the tunnel. The data transmission module is used to transmit the data obtained by the video monitoring module and the water immersion monitoring module. The data transmission module is connected with the video monitoring module and the water immersion monitoring module communication respectively; and the data transmission module is connected with the management center and the traffic control unit communication respectively. The data obtained by the video monitoring module and the water immersion monitoring module is uploaded to the management center and the traffic control unit through the data transmission module.

[0009] According to a preferred embodiment, the video monitoring module comprises a plurality of first cameras. The water immersion monitoring module comprises a measurement and control device and a plurality of sensors. The measurement and control device is connected with a plurality of sensors communication; the sensors comprise ultrasonic liquid level meter and electronic water gauge. The first camera and the measurement and control device are connected with the data transmission module communication respectively. Wherein, the data transmission module adopts internet of things wireless network router.

[0010] According to a preferred embodiment, the first camera is arranged inside the tunnel to obtain the image of the water accumulation area. The ultrasonic liquid level meter is arranged at the top of the water accumulation area. The electronic water gauge is arranged at the side wall of the water accumulation area.

[0011] According to a preferred embodiment, the traffic control unit comprises a lane indicator, a display, a signal lamp, an interception device and a traffic control station. The lane indicator is used to indicate the tunnel traffic state. The display is used to display the tunnel water information and traffic information. The signal lamp is used to indicate the tunnel traffic state. The interception device is used to close or open the tunnel passage. The traffic control station is used to receive the monitoring data of the water level monitoring unit and control the working state of the lane indicator, the display, the signal lamp and the interception device. The traffic control station is connected with the water level monitoring unit communication. And the traffic control station is connected with the lane indicator, the display, the signal lamp and the interception device communication respectively.

[0012] According to a preferred embodiment, the lane indicator is arranged above the lane, and the lower edge of the lane indicator is higher than 4.5 m from the ground.

[0013] According to a preferred embodiment, the display is arranged at the entrance and exit of the tunnel.

[0014] According to a preferred embodiment, the intercepting device is a lifting barrier, and the intercepting device is provided with a second camera, which is used to monitor the traffic flow under the barrier.

[0015] According to a preferred embodiment, the communication connection includes a wireless communication connection realized by a wireless network and a wired communication connection realized by a data cable.

[0016] According to a preferred embodiment, the management center is provided with a plurality of communication interfaces, which are used to communicate with the water level monitoring unit.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the beneficial effects that:

[0018] The water level monitoring unit is used for monitoring the water accumulation in the water accumulation area in the tunnel, when the real-time water inflow of the tunnel is greater than the real-time water outflow of the tunnel, the tunnel enters the flood season state, and the traffic control unit can control the traffic condition of the tunnel according to the water accumulation monitored by the water level monitoring unit. The specific control measures include reminding and guiding the vehicles in the tunnel to drive out of the tunnel, closing the tunnel entrance to prevent the vehicles outside the tunnel from driving into the tunnel, and the like, so that the safety of the public is protected to the maximum extent. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 The figure is a schematic diagram of the system communication architecture of one preferred embodiment of the utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 The figure is a schematic diagram of the lane indicator of one preferred embodiment of the utility model.

[0021] The figure is a schematic diagram of the lane indicator of one preferred embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The utility model will be described in further detail below in combination with specific embodiments. However, this should not be understood as limiting the scope of the above-mentioned subject matter of the utility model to the following embodiments only, and any technology realized based on the content of the utility model falls within the scope of the utility model.

[0023] In the description of the embodiments of the utility model, the terms indicating the orientation or position relationship of "up", "down", "left", "right", "center", "inner", "outer", etc. are expressed based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or position relationship when the product / equipment / device of the utility model is usually used. These terms of orientation or position relationship are only used to facilitate the description of the utility model scheme or simplify the description in the embodiments, so as to enable the skilled person to quickly understand the scheme, and therefore cannot be understood as indicating or implying that a specific device / component / element must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific position relationship, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the utility model.

[0024] In addition, if the terms "horizontal", "vertical", "overhanging", "parallel", etc. appear, it does not mean that the corresponding device / component / element must be absolutely horizontal or vertical or overhanging or parallel, but can be slightly inclined or deviated. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical", and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly inclined. Alternatively, it can be simplified to understand that the corresponding device / component / element is arranged in the direction of "horizontal", "vertical", "overhanging", "parallel", etc., and can have an error / deviation of ±10% relative to the corresponding direction, more preferably an error / deviation of ±8% or less, more preferably an error / deviation of ±6% or less, more preferably an error / deviation of ±5% or less, and more preferably an error / deviation of ±4% or less. As long as the corresponding device / component / element is within the error / deviation range, it can still achieve its role in the scheme of the utility model.

[0025] In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. appearing in the terms are only used to distinguish the description of the same or similar parts, and should not be understood as emphasizing or implying the relative importance of a specific part.

[0026] In addition, in the description of the embodiments of the utility model, "several", "a plurality of", "several" represent at least 2. It can be 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, etc. in any case, or even more than 9.

[0027] Furthermore, in the description of the technical solutions of the utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified / limited / limited, the terms "set", "install", "connect", "connect", "set", "lay", "arrange" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or it can be integrally connected, which can be welding, riveting, bolting, screwing and other commonly used connection means in the art. The connection can be mechanical connection, electrical connection or communication connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be connected inside two elements.

[0028] Embodiment 1

[0029] The embodiment provides a tunnel emergency flood prevention monitoring system. Referring to Figure 1 , the tunnel emergency flood prevention monitoring system comprises a water level monitoring unit 100, a management center 200 and a traffic control unit 300. The water level monitoring unit 100 is used for monitoring the water accumulation condition in the tunnel. The management center 200 can be used for an administrator to check the tunnel water accumulation state and the equipment operation state. The traffic control unit 300 is used for adjusting the passing condition of the monitored tunnel. The water level monitoring unit 100 is in communication connection with the management center 200 and the traffic control unit 300 respectively.

[0030] The embodiment monitors the water accumulation condition of the water accumulation area in the tunnel through the water level monitoring unit 100. When the real-time water inflow of the tunnel exceeds the real-time water outflow of the tunnel, the tunnel enters the flood state, and the traffic control unit 300 can control the passing condition of the tunnel according to the water accumulation condition monitored by the water level monitoring unit 100. The specific control measures include reminding and guiding the vehicles in the tunnel to drive out of the tunnel, closing the tunnel entrance to prevent the vehicles outside the tunnel from driving into the tunnel, and the like, so as to maximize the protection of the safety of the public.

[0031] Embodiment 2

[0032] The embodiment is a further improvement of the embodiment 1, and the repeated content will not be described herein. Referring to Figure 1 , the water level monitoring unit 100 comprises a video monitoring module 110, a water immersion monitoring module 120 and a data transmission module 130. The video monitoring module 110 is used for acquiring water level image data in the tunnel. The water immersion monitoring module 120 is used for acquiring water level data in the tunnel. The data transmission module 130 is used for transmitting the data acquired by the video monitoring module 110 and the water immersion monitoring module 120. The data transmission module 130 is in communication connection with the video monitoring module 110 and the water immersion monitoring module 120 respectively; and the data transmission module 130 is in communication connection with the management center 200 and the traffic control unit 300 respectively. The data acquired by the video monitoring module 110 and the water immersion monitoring module 120 is uploaded to the management center 200 and the traffic control unit 300 through the data transmission module 130.

[0033] Preferably, the video monitoring module 110 comprises several first cameras 111. Preferably, the first cameras 111 adopt spherical high-definition cameras with a resolution of no less than 2560x1440, a pixel of no less than 4 million, a frame rate of no less than 25 frames / second, and an infrared irradiation distance of no less than 50 meters.

[0034] The water immersion monitoring module 120 comprises a measurement and control device 121 and several sensors 122. The measurement and control device 121 is in communication connection with the several sensors 122. The sensors 122 comprise ultrasonic liquid level meters and electronic water gauges. The first cameras 111 and the measurement and control device 121 are respectively in communication connection with the data transmission module 130. Preferably, the data transmission module 130 adopts an Internet of Things wireless network router.

[0035] Preferably, the first cameras 111 are arranged inside the tunnel for acquiring images of the water accumulation area. The ultrasonic liquid level meters are arranged at the top of the water accumulation area. The electronic water gauges are arranged at the sidewall of the water accumulation area.

[0036] Preferably, the configuration parameters of the ultrasonic liquid level meters are as follows: having an RS485 interface, an output current of 4-20 milliamperes, a waterproof level of IP68, a measuring range of 0-5 meters, having an LCD field display, and having an SS304 stainless steel protective cover.

[0037] Preferably, the configuration parameters of the electronic water gauges are as follows: having an RS485 interface, an output current of 4-20 milliamperes, a waterproof level of IP68, a measuring range of 0-2 meters, and having an SS304 stainless steel protective cover.

[0038] Preferably, the traffic control unit 300 comprises a lane indicator 310, a display 320, a traffic signal lamp 330, an intercepting device 340, and a traffic control station 350. The lane indicator 310 is used for indicating the tunnel passing state. The display 320 is used for displaying the tunnel water regime information and passing information. The traffic signal lamp 330 is used for indicating the tunnel passing state. The intercepting device 340 is used for closing or opening the tunnel passage. The traffic control station 350 is used for receiving the monitoring data of the water level monitoring unit 100 and controlling the working states of the lane indicator 310, the display 320, the traffic signal lamp 330, and the intercepting device 340. The traffic control station 350 is in communication connection with the water level monitoring unit 100. And the traffic control station 350 is respectively in communication connection with the lane indicator 310, the display 320, the traffic signal lamp 330, and the intercepting device 340.

[0039] Preferably, the lane indicator 310 is arranged above the lane. The lower edge of the lane indicator 310 is away from the ground by a distance of greater than 4.5 m. Referring to Figure 2 , the lane indicator 310 is provided with an arrow pattern representing passing and a cross pattern representing prohibition of passing. The size of the lane indicator 310 is 0.6 meters x 0.6 meters.

[0040] Preferably, the display 320 is arranged at the tunnel entrance.

[0041] Preferably, the intercepting device 340 adopts a lifting barrier; and the intercepting device 340 is configured with a second camera. The second camera is used to monitor the traffic flow under the barrier. The barrier adopts a barrier configured with automatic induction anti-collision and reverse escape opening functions.

[0042] Preferably, the traffic control unit 300 further comprises a plurality of sound and light alarms. The sound and light alarms include indicator lights, loudspeakers, buzzers, etc. Preferably, the communication connection includes wireless communication connection realized by using a wireless network and wired communication connection realized by using a data cable. Preferably, the management center 200 is configured with a plurality of communication interfaces. The communication interfaces are used to communicate with the water level monitoring unit 100.

[0043] Embodiment 3

[0044] The embodiment provides a use method of the tunnel emergency flood prevention monitoring system, which is realized by using the tunnel emergency flood prevention monitoring system as described in Embodiments 1 and 2.

[0045] Preferably, after the tunnel emergency flood prevention monitoring system is laid out, the monitoring devices of the water level monitoring unit 100 collect the water accumulation situation in the tunnel. After the first camera 111 collects the image of the water accumulation area, the image data are transmitted to the data transmission module 130. The measurement and control device 121 collects the water level data of the water accumulation area by using the ultrasonic liquid level meter and the electronic water gauge, and transmits the collected water level data to the data transmission module 130.

[0046] The data transmission module 130 transmits the image of the water accumulation area and the water level data of the water accumulation area to the management center 200 and the traffic control unit 300, respectively.

[0047] The administrator of the management center 200 can view the flood situation according to the image of the water accumulation area and the water level data of the water accumulation area, and make timely decisions. In addition, while the data transmission module 130 communicates the devices in the water level monitoring unit 100 with the management center 200, the data transmission module 130 also transmits the working states of the devices in the water level monitoring unit 100 to the management center 200, so that the administrator of the management center 200 can view the working states of the devices in the water level monitoring unit 100 and troubleshoot faults.

[0048] Preferably, the plurality of communication interfaces configured in the management center 200 can communicate with the water level monitoring unit 100. The relevant functional departments can obtain the monitoring data of the water level monitoring unit 100 through the communication interfaces configured in the management center 200.

[0049] The traffic control station 350 of the traffic control unit 300 is in communication connection with the data transmission module 130 of the water level monitoring unit 100, so as to receive the monitoring data of the water level monitoring unit 100.

[0050] The traffic control station 350 can control the working states of the sound-light alarm, the lane indicator 310, the display 320, the traffic signal lamp 330 and the intercepting device 340 according to the monitoring data of the water level monitoring unit 100.

[0051] When the traffic control station 350 determines that the tunnel is flooded according to the monitoring data of the water level monitoring unit 100, the sound-light alarm warns the vehicles in the tunnel to drive out of the tunnel in the form of alarm light, voice broadcast and the like; the display of the lane indicator 310 is switched to prohibit the passage in the lane where the water depth affects the driving safety; the display 320 at the entrance and exit of the tunnel displays the word "prohibit the passage"; the traffic signal lamp 330 is also adjusted to the mode of prohibiting the passage of the tunnel; the intercepting device 340 locks the entrance of the tunnel to prohibit the vehicles from driving into the tunnel, and locks the exit of the tunnel after all the vehicles in the tunnel drive out.

[0052] Through the above operation, the traffic control unit 300 can control the passage of the tunnel while issuing the tunnel flooding warning, which not only improves the ability to cope with extreme weather, but also maximally protects the safety of the public.

[0053] Preferably, the management center 200 is in communication connection with the traffic control unit 300. The traffic control unit 300 transmits the working states of the sound-light alarm, the lane indicator 310, the display 320, the traffic signal lamp 330 and the intercepting device 340 to the management center 200.

[0054] The management center 200 can determine whether the working states of the sound-light alarm, the lane indicator 310, the display 320, the traffic signal lamp 330 and the intercepting device 340 are normal according to the monitoring data of the water level monitoring unit 100.

[0055] When the management center 200 determines that the sound-light alarm, the lane indicator 310, the display 320, the traffic signal lamp 330 and the intercepting device 340 are abnormal, the management center 200 can control the working states of the sound-light alarm, the lane indicator 310, the display 320, the traffic signal lamp 330 and the intercepting device 340 instead of the traffic control station 350.

[0056] The above merely describes the preferred embodiments of the present application and is not used to limit the present application, and any modification, equivalent replacement and improvement made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A tunnel emergency flood control monitoring system, comprising: The water level monitoring unit (100), management center (200), and traffic control unit (300) are characterized in that, Water level monitoring unit (100) is used to monitor water accumulation in the tunnel; The management center (200) allows administrators to view the tunnel water accumulation status and equipment operating status; Traffic control unit (300) is used to adjust and monitor traffic conditions in the tunnel; The traffic control unit (300) includes: Lane indicator (310) is used to indicate the tunnel traffic status; Display (320) is used to display tunnel water information and passage information; Signal light (330) is used to indicate the tunnel passage status; An interception device (340) is used to close or open a tunnel passage; the interception device (340) is a rising barrier; Traffic control station (350) is used to receive monitoring data from the water level monitoring unit (100) and control the working status of the lane indicator (310), the display (320), the traffic light (330) and the interception device (340); The traffic control station (350) is communicatively connected to the water level monitoring unit (100); Furthermore, the traffic control station (350) is communicatively connected to the lane indicator (310), the display (320), the traffic light (330), and the interceptor (340); The water level monitoring unit (100) is communicatively connected to the management center (200) and the traffic control unit (300), respectively; The management center (200) and the traffic control unit (300) are connected in communication.

2. The tunnel emergency flood control monitoring system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water level monitoring unit (100) includes: The video monitoring module (110) is used to acquire water level image data inside the tunnel; The water immersion monitoring module (120) is used to acquire water level data inside the tunnel; The data transmission module (130) is used to transmit the data acquired by the video surveillance module (110) and the water immersion monitoring module (120); The data transmission module (130) is communicatively connected to the video surveillance module (110) and the water immersion monitoring module (120); and the data transmission module (130) is communicatively connected to the management center (200) and the traffic control unit (300); The data acquired by the video surveillance module (110) and the water immersion monitoring module (120) are uploaded to the management center (200) and the traffic control unit (300) via the data transmission module (130).

3. The tunnel emergency flood control monitoring system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The video surveillance module (110) includes a plurality of first cameras (111). The water immersion monitoring module (120) includes a measurement and control device (121) and several sensors (122); the measurement and control device (121) is communicatively connected to several of the sensors (122); the sensors (122) include an ultrasonic level gauge and an electronic water level gauge; The first camera (111) and the measurement and control device (121) are respectively connected to the data transmission module (130); wherein the data transmission module (130) is an Internet of Things wireless network router.

4. The tunnel emergency flood control monitoring system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first camera (111) is set inside the tunnel to acquire images of the flooded area; The ultrasonic level gauge is installed at the top of the water accumulation area; The electronic water level gauge is installed on the side wall of the water accumulation area.

5. The tunnel emergency flood control monitoring system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lane indicator (310) is positioned above the lane; the lower edge of the lane indicator (310) is more than 4.5m above the ground.

6. The tunnel emergency flood control monitoring system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display (320) is located at the tunnel entrance / exit.

7. A tunnel emergency flood control monitoring system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The interception device (340) is equipped with a second camera; the second camera is used to monitor the traffic flow below the fence.

8. The tunnel emergency flood control monitoring system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The communication connection includes a wireless communication connection implemented using a wireless network and a wired communication connection implemented using a data cable.

9. A tunnel emergency flood control monitoring system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The management center (200) is equipped with several communication interfaces; the communication interfaces are used to communicate with the water level monitoring unit (100).

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