Station passenger flow monitoring device

By introducing adjustment and storage mechanisms into the station passenger flow monitoring device, the automatic rotation and lens cleaning of the infrared camera were achieved, solving the problems of blind spots and contaminant adhesion, and improving the accuracy and coverage of the monitoring device.

CN224065186UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-31HUNAN INST OF INFORMATION TECH
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-05-27
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

Existing station passenger flow monitoring devices have shortcomings in terms of angle adjustment and environmental pollutant adhesion, resulting in monitoring blind spots and reduced identification accuracy.

Method used

A station passenger flow monitoring device was designed, which includes an adjustment mechanism and a power storage mechanism. It can automatically rotate to cover multiple areas and remove contaminants from the lens through a spray pipe, ensuring the cleanliness and accuracy of the monitoring device.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic cleaning of infrared cameras and multi-area monitoring, improving the accuracy of monitoring data and the efficiency of full-area monitoring.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a station passenger flow monitoring device, and particularly relates to the technical field of flow monitoring, the lower end of a mounting disc is fixedly connected with an adjusting mechanism, the lower end of the adjusting mechanism is fixedly connected with an infrared camera, the rear part of the lower end of the infrared camera is fixedly connected with an electric telescopic cylinder, and the electric telescopic cylinder is fixedly connected with a motor. A force storage mechanism is fixedly connected to the front side of the middle of the lower end of the infrared camera, and a spraying pipe is fixedly connected to the front end of the force storage mechanism. According to the station passenger flow monitoring device, the infrared camera can be automatically cleaned through the arranged force storage mechanism, pollutants can be effectively prevented from being accumulated on the surface of the lens, the lens is kept clean all the time, and therefore the recognition accuracy of the monitoring device is ensured, and the service life of the station passenger flow monitoring device is prolonged. Through the arranged adjusting mechanism, the infrared camera can rotate, a program or a real-time instruction can be preset, automatic rotation covers multiple areas, the infrared camera can automatically adjust the monitoring direction according to the real-time visitor flow rate data, and therefore the station global monitoring efficiency is greatly improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of traffic flow monitoring technology, and in particular to a station passenger flow monitoring device. Background Technology

[0002] With the acceleration of urbanization and the expansion of rail transit networks, stations, as core transportation hubs, are experiencing a continuous increase in daily passenger flow. Accurate passenger flow monitoring has become crucial for ensuring operational safety and optimizing service efficiency. Existing station passenger flow monitoring devices have significant shortcomings in terms of structural adaptability and long-term stability. Regarding angle adjustment mechanisms, traditional devices mostly employ manual adjustment in a single dimension, making it difficult to meet the monitoring needs of multiple scenarios such as entrance gates, waiting corridors, and transfer passages. Furthermore, the complex environment of stations poses severe challenges to equipment maintenance. Suspended particulate matter, humid air, and pollutants such as dust and debris carried by passengers easily adhere to the surface of monitoring sensors (such as infrared detectors and camera lenses), significantly reducing monitoring accuracy.

[0003] Chinese Patent Publication No. CN219414085U discloses a smart pedestrian flow monitoring and shooting device, including a shooting body, a connecting rod installed below the shooting body, a slider installed at one end of the connecting rod, a fixing plate connected to the slider, and fixing bolts connecting the fixing plate to a wall. The fixing plate has a T-shaped limiting groove on the side near the slider, and the slider is slidably connected to the T-shaped limiting groove. This smart pedestrian flow monitoring and shooting device achieves its fixing purpose by inserting the slider downwards from above the T-shaped limiting groove. After connecting to an external power source, the shooting body can then be opened to take pictures.

[0004] However, the above-mentioned patent documents still have the following defects in practice;

[0005] Although the aforementioned patented device can monitor passenger flow, it lacks a mechanism to adjust the angle and range of the device during use, which easily creates blind spots and fails to cover more areas, thus reducing the efficiency of station-wide monitoring. Furthermore, dust, moisture, and debris carried by passengers (such as food scraps and paper scraps) in the station environment easily adhere to the lens surface, causing image blurring or infrared signal attenuation, resulting in the accumulation of pollutants that affects the accuracy of recognition. Utility Model Content

[0006] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide a station passenger flow monitoring device that can effectively solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0008] A station passenger flow monitoring device includes a mounting plate, an adjustment mechanism fixedly connected to the lower end of the mounting plate, an infrared camera fixedly connected to the lower end of the adjustment mechanism, an electric telescopic cylinder fixedly connected to the rear lower end of the infrared camera, a power storage mechanism fixedly connected to the front side of the middle lower end of the infrared camera, and a spray pipe fixedly connected to the front end of the power storage mechanism.

[0009] Preferably, the adjustment mechanism includes a slide rail one, which is fixedly connected to the lower end of the mounting plate. A slide rail two is rotatably connected to the lower part of the slide rail. A motor is fixedly connected to the upper wall of the middle part of the inner cavity of the slide rail one. A ball is fixedly connected to the lower end of the slide rail two. A movable block is movably connected to the outer surface of the ball.

[0010] Preferably, the motor output end is fixedly connected to the middle of the inner cavity of the slide rail two via a coupling.

[0011] Preferably, the power storage mechanism includes a sealing cylinder, which is fixedly connected to the front side of the lower middle part of the infrared camera. Several springs are fixedly connected in a ring array on the side of the rear wall of the inner cavity of the sealing cylinder away from its axis. A pressing assembly is fixedly connected to the front ends of several sealing cylinders. Inclined blocks are fixedly connected to the upper and lower sides of the middle part of the rear wall of the inner cavity of the sealing cylinder. The output end of the electric telescopic cylinder extends through the left side of the rear end of the sealing cylinder to the outside and is fixedly connected to a locking block assembly. A square block is slidably connected to the rear end of the pressing assembly.

[0012] Preferably, the locking block assembly includes a fixing block, which is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric telescopic cylinder. A limit rod is fixedly connected to the upper front right side of the fixing block, and a lever is rotatably connected to the upper left side of the fixing block. A torsion spring is fixedly connected to the upper left side of the outer surface of the lever.

[0013] Preferably, the extrusion assembly includes a slide plate, which is fixedly connected to the front end of a plurality of springs. A groove is provided on the right side of the slide plate, and springs are fixedly connected to the upper and lower sides of the right wall of the groove.

[0014] Preferably, the front vertical portion of the square block is slidably connected to the inner cavity of the groove, the left ends of the two springs are fixedly connected to the right end of the front vertical portion of the square block, and the left side of the rear vertical portion of the square block is arc-shaped.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. During use, the present invention can automatically clean the infrared camera through the set energy storage mechanism, which can effectively avoid the accumulation of contaminants on the lens surface, keep the lens clean at all times, thereby ensuring the recognition accuracy of the monitoring device and greatly improving the accuracy of monitoring data.

[0017] 2. During use, the infrared camera can be rotated by the adjustment mechanism. With preset programs or real-time commands, it can automatically rotate to cover multiple areas, allowing the infrared camera to automatically adjust its monitoring direction according to real-time pedestrian flow data, thereby greatly improving the efficiency of monitoring the entire station area. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the adjustment mechanism of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the spray pipe of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the energy storage mechanism of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the card block assembly of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the extrusion assembly of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model from another perspective.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Mounting plate; 2. Adjustment mechanism; 21. Slide rail one; 22. Slide rail two; 23. Motor; 24. Ball bearing; 25. Movable block; 3. Infrared camera; 4. Electric telescopic cylinder; 5. Power storage mechanism; 51. Sealing cylinder; 52. Spring one; 53. Inclined block; 54. Locking block assembly; 541. Fixing block; 542. Limiting rod; 543. Pulling block; 544. Torsion spring; 55. Extrusion assembly; 551. Slide plate; 552. Groove; 553. Spring two; 56. Square block; 6. Spray pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0026] 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.

[0027] Example 1, as Figures 1 to 7 As shown, a station passenger flow monitoring device includes an installation plate 1. An adjustment mechanism 2 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the installation plate 1. An infrared camera 3 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the adjustment mechanism 2. An electric telescopic cylinder 4 is fixedly connected to the lower rear part of the infrared camera 3. A power storage mechanism 5 is fixedly connected to the front side of the lower middle part of the infrared camera 3. A spray pipe 6 is fixedly connected to the front end of the power storage mechanism 5.

[0028] In the specific implementation of this utility model, the entire device is first installed in a suitable position using the mounting plate 1. Then, the infrared camera 3 is manually swung to adjust its illumination angle under the action of the adjustment mechanism 2. After the entire device is installed, the infrared camera 3 is started to monitor the flow of people. During use, when it is necessary to rotate the infrared camera 3 to illuminate a wider area, the internal drive structure of the adjustment mechanism 2 is controlled to drive the infrared camera 3 after the angle has been adjusted to rotate, thereby enabling the infrared camera 3 to achieve a wider monitoring range. After the infrared camera 3 has been used for a long time, its lens surface will be contaminated with dust and other impurities from the station environment. Then, the electric telescopic cylinder 4 is activated to drive the internal structure of the power storage mechanism 5 to move. Under the operation of the internal structure of the power storage mechanism 5, a high-speed airflow is instantly released through the spray pipe 6 to spray dust onto the lens surface of the infrared camera 3, thereby removing loose particles such as dust and debris from the lens surface and achieving the purpose of cleaning.

[0029] Example 2: In order to achieve the purpose of adjusting the angle and rotation of the infrared camera, refer to... Figure 2 In this scheme, the adjustment mechanism 2 includes a slide rail 21, which is fixedly connected to the lower end of the mounting plate 1. A slide rail 22 is rotatably connected to the lower part of the slide rail 21. A motor 23 is fixedly connected to the upper wall of the inner cavity of the slide rail 21. A ball 24 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the slide rail 22. A movable block 25 is movably connected to the outer surface of the ball 24.

[0030] Furthermore, the output end of the motor 23 is fixedly connected to the middle of the inner cavity of the slide rail 22 via a coupling.

[0031] In the above, the connection between the ball 24 and the movable block 25 is coated with a friction and damping coating, which fixes the infrared camera 3 at the angle after swinging while swinging it.

[0032] In the above, the infrared camera 3 is directly swung to drive the movable block 25 to rub against the surface of the ball 24, thereby achieving the purpose of adjusting the angle. Then, after the entire device is installed, the motor 23 is started to drive the slide rail 22 to rotate at the lower end of the slide rail 21. The rotation of the slide rail 22 drives the ball 24 to rotate, which in turn drives the movable block 25 to rotate, thereby achieving the purpose of adjusting the angle of the infrared camera 3.

[0033] The specific installation method, circuit connection method, and control method of the motor 23 used above are all conventional designs, and will not be described in detail in this utility model.

[0034] Specifically, in order to achieve the purpose of cleaning the three lenses of the infrared camera, refer to Figures 3 to 6In this scheme, the power storage mechanism 5 includes a sealing cylinder 51, which is fixedly connected to the front side of the lower middle part of the infrared camera 3. Several springs 52 are fixedly connected in a ring array on the side of the rear wall of the inner cavity of the sealing cylinder 51 away from its axis. Several sealing cylinders 51 are fixedly connected to the front end of the same compression assembly 55. Inclined blocks 53 are fixedly connected to the upper and lower sides of the middle part of the rear wall of the inner cavity of the sealing cylinder 51. The output end of the electric telescopic cylinder 4 extends through the left side of the rear end of the sealing cylinder 51 to the outside and is fixedly connected to the locking block assembly 54. A square block 56 is slidably connected to the rear end of the compression assembly 55.

[0035] In the above process, by activating the electric telescopic cylinder 4, the locking block assembly 54 is moved forward within the sealing cylinder 51. When the internal structure of the locking block assembly 54 contacts the square block 56, it hooks onto the inner surface of the square block 56. Then, the electric telescopic cylinder 4 pulls the square block 56 backward, which in turn pulls the compression assembly 55 backward within the sealing cylinder 51. Simultaneously, the compression assembly 55 compresses the spring 52, putting it into a compressed state. Then, when the square block 56 is inside the sealing cylinder 51... When the cavity moves backward a certain distance, the square block 56 contacts the inclined block 53. Then, the inclined surface of the inclined block 53 squeezes the square block 56, causing the square block 56 to move to the right on the surface of the squeezing assembly 55. This causes the square block 56 to leave the internal structure of the locking assembly 54. Then, the elastic force of the spring 52 is released instantaneously, pushing the squeezing assembly 55 to move forward in the inner cavity of the sealing cylinder 51. This causes the squeezing assembly 55 to instantly push the air inside the sealing cylinder 51 to be sprayed from the spray pipe 6 to the lens of the infrared camera 3, so that the high-speed airflow generated can clean the lens.

[0036] Specifically, in order to hook onto square block 56 and pull it backward, refer to... Figure 5 In this solution, the locking block assembly 54 includes a fixing block 541, which is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric telescopic cylinder 4. A limit rod 542 is fixedly connected to the upper front right side of the fixing block 541. A toggle block 543 is rotatably connected to the upper left side of the fixing block 541. A torsion spring 544 is fixedly connected to the upper left side of the outer surface of the toggle block 543.

[0037] In the above process, when the fixed block 541 is pushed forward by the electric telescopic cylinder 4, the inclined surface of the lever 543 rotates with the surface structure of the square block 56. When the lever 543 passes the vertical part behind the square block 56, the lever 543 rotates back to its initial position under the action of the torsion spring 544, so that the lever 543 is on the inner surface of the square block 56. Then, the electric telescopic cylinder 4 pulls it backward, and at the same time, the rear end of the lever 543 hooks onto the inner surface of the square block 56 and moves backward. The limit rod 542 ensures that the lever 543 will not rotate forward, thereby achieving the purpose of driving the square block 56 to move backward.

[0038] Specifically, in order to achieve the goal of causing the extrusion component 55 to spring back when the square block 56 moves to the right, refer to... Figure 6 In this solution, the extrusion assembly 55 includes a slide plate 551, which is fixedly connected to the front end of several springs 52. A groove 552 is provided on the right side of the slide plate 551, and springs 553 are fixedly connected to the upper and lower sides of the right wall of the groove 552.

[0039] Furthermore, the front vertical portion of the square block 56 is slidably connected to the inner cavity of the groove 552, and the left ends of the two springs 553 are fixedly connected to the right end of the front vertical portion of the square block 56. The left side of the rear vertical portion of the square block 56 is arc-shaped.

[0040] In the above process, when the square block 56 moves backward a certain distance, the arc surface of the square block 56 contacts the inclined surface of the inclined block 53, and the square block 56 is gradually squeezed into the inner cavity of the groove 552 and moves to the right. At the same time, it falls off the surface of the paddle block 543, thereby releasing the elastic force of the compressed springs 52 instantly, pushing the slide 551 forward and quickly pushing the air.

[0041] It should be noted that the specific installation method, circuit connection method and control method of the electric telescopic cylinder 4 used in this utility model are all conventional designs, and will not be described in detail in this utility model.

[0042] 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 claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A device for monitoring the flow of people at a station, comprising a mounting disc (1), characterised in that: The lower end of the mounting disc (1) is fixedly connected with an adjusting mechanism (2), the lower end of the adjusting mechanism (2) is fixedly connected with an infrared camera (3), the rear lower end of the infrared camera (3) is fixedly connected with an electric telescopic cylinder (4), the front middle lower end of the infrared camera (3) is fixedly connected with a force storage mechanism (5), and the front end of the force storage mechanism (5) is fixedly connected with a spraying pipe (6).

2. A passenger flow monitoring device for a station as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that The adjusting mechanism (2) comprises a sliding rail one (21), the sliding rail one (21) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the mounting disc (1), the lower part of the sliding rail one (21) is rotatably connected with a sliding rail two (22), the upper wall of the middle inner cavity of the sliding rail one (21) is fixedly connected with a motor (23), the lower end of the sliding rail two (22) is fixedly connected with a ball (24), and the outer surface of the ball (24) is movably connected with a movable block (25).

3. A passenger flow monitoring device for a station as claimed in claim 2, characterised in that: The output end of the motor (23) is fixedly connected to the middle inner cavity of the sliding rail two (22) through a shaft coupling.

4. The passenger flow monitoring device for a station according to claim 1, characterized by: The force storage mechanism (5) comprises a sealing cylinder (51), the sealing cylinder (51) is fixedly connected to the front middle lower end of the infrared camera (3), a plurality of spring ones (52) are fixedly connected to the rear wall of the inner cavity of the sealing cylinder (51) away from the axis, a plurality of the front ends of the sealing cylinder (51) are fixedly connected with an extrusion assembly (55), the middle upper side and the middle lower side of the rear wall of the inner cavity of the sealing cylinder (51) are fixedly connected with inclined blocks (53), the output end of the electric telescopic cylinder (4) extends to the outside through the left rear end of the sealing cylinder (51) and is fixedly connected with a clamping block assembly (54), and the rear end of the extrusion assembly (55) is slidably connected with a square block (56).

5. A passenger flow monitoring device for a station as claimed in claim 4, characterised in that: The clamping block assembly (54) comprises a fixed block (541), the fixed block (541) is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric telescopic cylinder (4), the front right side of the upper end of the fixed block (541) is fixedly connected with a limiting rod (542), and the left side of the upper end of the fixed block (541) is rotatably connected with a pushing block (543).

6. A passenger flow monitoring device for a station as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The extrusion assembly (55) comprises a sliding disc (551), the sliding disc (551) is fixedly connected to the front ends of the plurality of spring ones (52), a groove (552) is formed in the right side of the sliding disc (551), and the upper side and the lower side of the right wall of the inner cavity of the groove (552) are fixedly connected with spring twos (553).

7. A passenger flow monitoring device for a station as claimed in claim 6, characterised in that: The front vertical part of the square block (56) is slidably connected to the inner cavity of the groove (552), the left ends of the two spring twos (553) are fixedly connected to the right end of the front vertical part of the square block (56), and the left side of the rear vertical part of the square block (56) is arc-shaped.

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