Vehicle-mounted ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) card support structure with backlight function and convenient for night operation

Abstract

The utility model provides a vehicle-mounted ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) card support structure with a backlight function convenient to operate at night, which belongs to the technical field of intelligent transportation equipment and comprises a connecting mechanism, a base, a support frame fixedly arranged on the side wall of the base and a guide rod fixedly arranged on the side wall of the support frame, and the adjusting mechanism comprises a mounting seat connected to the side wall of the connecting frame through a bolt, a translation assembly arranged on the surface of the fixed shell, and a clamping assembly arranged on the surface of the translation assembly. Through the arrangement of the connecting mechanism and the adjusting mechanism, convenience of night operation and reliability of equipment fixing are achieved, and the connecting mechanism adopts rigid connection of the base, the supporting frame and the guide rod to be matched with sliding constraint of the limiting frame, so that the hinged movement of the first moving rod and the second moving rod has a controllable adjusting range; a driver can adjust the connecting frame to the optimal position only through one-hand operation, and the problem that a traditional support is prone to displacement in the driving process is effectively solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of intelligent transportation equipment technology, specifically relating to a vehicle-mounted ETC card holder structure with backlight function that is easy to operate at night. Background Technology

[0002] Modern ETC brackets have evolved into systems integrating mechanical adjustment, electronic control, and intelligent lighting. They are widely used in various scenarios requiring frequent ETC use, such as private cars, taxis, and freight vehicles. Their convenient installation and adjustment functions, as well as their all-weather usability, are particularly important in environments like highway toll stations and smart urban parking lots. Current ETC bracket technology is developing towards intelligence, modularity, and optimized human-computer interaction to meet the diverse needs of different users.

[0003] Traditional fixed brackets lack adjustment functions, making it difficult to adjust the angle of the ETC device according to the driver's perspective after installation. Although mechanical adjustment brackets have a certain range of motion, they are prone to displacement when the vehicle is bumpy, affecting the stability of signal transmission. Especially in nighttime operating environments, this leads to difficulties in inserting and removing ETC cards and an increased rate of incorrect operation. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a vehicle-mounted ETC card holder structure with backlight function that is easy to operate at night, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A backlit vehicle-mounted ETC card holder structure for easy nighttime operation includes,

[0007] The connecting mechanism includes a base, a support frame fixedly installed on the side wall of the base, a guide rod fixedly installed on the side wall of the support frame, a limiting frame sleeved on the surface of the guide rod, a first moving rod hinged to the surface of the support frame, a second moving rod hinged to the end of the first moving rod, and a connecting frame connected to the end of the second moving rod via a bearing.

[0008] The adjustment mechanism includes a mounting base bolted to the side wall of the connecting frame, a mounting bracket fixedly mounted on the side wall of the mounting base, a fixed housing fixedly connected to the side wall of the mounting bracket, a translation component disposed on the surface of the fixed housing, and a clamping component disposed on the surface of the translation component.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the translation component includes a translation motor adapted to be installed at both ends of the fixed housing, and a first lead screw fixedly installed at the output end of the translation motor.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the translation assembly further includes a translation seat that is threadedly connected to the surface of the first lead screw, and a slider that is fixedly connected to the side wall of the translation seat.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the translation component further includes a mounting block fixedly installed on the surface of the slider, and a guide rail slidably connected to the inner wall of the slider.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the clamping assembly includes a movable rod fixedly installed on the side wall of the mounting block, a clamping motor adapted to be installed at both ends of the movable rod, and a second lead screw fixedly connected to the output end of the clamping motor.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the clamping assembly further includes a clamping seat that is threadedly connected to the surface of the second lead screw, and a sleeve that is fixedly connected to the side wall of the clamping seat.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the clamping assembly further includes a cylinder fixedly installed on the side wall of the housing, and a clamping plate fixedly installed on the end of the cylinder.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: Through the design of the connecting mechanism and the adjusting mechanism, convenience for nighttime operation and reliability of equipment fixation are achieved. The connecting mechanism uses a rigid connection of the base, support frame, and guide rod, combined with the sliding constraint of the limiting frame, to ensure that the hinged movement of the first and second moving rods has a controllable adjustment range. The driver only needs to operate with one hand to adjust the connecting frame to the optimal position, effectively avoiding the problem of displacement that traditional supports are prone to during driving. The adjusting mechanism uses a translation motor to drive the first lead screw, which in turn drives the translation seat to move precisely along the guide rail, allowing the two sets of clamps to... The clamping assembly can adapt to different specifications of ETC devices. The precise cooperation between the guide rail and the slider ensures a smooth and stable adjustment process. The clamping assembly uses a clamping motor to drive the second lead screw to move the clamping seat. Together with the cylinder-driven clamping plate, it forms a double clamping structure, which can ensure that the clamping force is adjustable and that the ETC device is stable and does not loosen under various road conditions. The specially designed LED backlight system directly illuminates the operating area, which fundamentally solves the problem of visual obstruction during nighttime installation and debugging. While ensuring structural strength, it achieves the technical effects of rapid installation, precise adjustment and reliable use in all weather conditions. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. Among them:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall connection mechanism of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the translation motor and the first lead screw of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall clamping assembly of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 100, connecting mechanism; 101, base; 102, support frame; 103, guide rod; 104, limiting frame; 105, first moving rod; 106, second moving rod; 107, connecting frame; 200, adjusting mechanism; 201, mounting base; 202, mounting frame; 203, fixed shell; 204, translation assembly; 204a, translation motor; 204b, first lead screw; 204c, translation seat; 204d, slider; 204e, mounting block; 204f, guide rail; 205, clamping assembly; 205a, movable rod; 205b, clamping motor; 205c, second lead screw; 205d, clamping seat; 205e, sleeve; 205f, cylinder; 205g, clamping plate. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0024] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments.

[0025] Example

[0026] Reference Figures 1-4 This embodiment of the present invention provides a vehicle-mounted ETC card holder structure with backlight function that is easy to operate at night, comprising:

[0027] The connecting mechanism 100 includes a base 101, a support frame 102 fixedly installed on the side wall of the base 101, a guide rod 103 fixedly installed on the side wall of the support frame 102, a limiting frame 104 sleeved on the surface of the guide rod 103, a first moving rod 105 hinged to the surface of the support frame 102, a second moving rod 106 hinged to the end of the first moving rod 105, and a connecting frame 107 connected to the end of the second moving rod 106 by a bearing.

[0028] The adjustment mechanism 200 includes a mounting base 201 bolted to the side wall of the connecting frame 107, a mounting bracket 202 fixedly mounted on the side wall of the mounting base 201, a fixing shell 203 fixedly connected to the side wall of the mounting bracket 202, a translation component 204 disposed on the surface of the fixing shell 203, and a clamping component 205 disposed on the surface of the translation component 204.

[0029] LED light strips are installed on the surface of the support frame 102 to ensure the visibility of the device when used at night and to ensure the convenience of operation.

[0030] Specifically, the translation component 204 includes a translation motor 204a adapted to be installed at both ends of the fixed housing 203, and a first lead screw 204b fixedly installed at the output end of the translation motor 204a. The translation component 204 also includes a translation seat 204c threadedly connected to the surface of the first lead screw 204b, and a slider 204d fixedly connected to the side wall of the translation seat 204c. The translation component 204 also includes a mounting block 204e fixedly installed on the surface of the slider 204d, and a guide rail 204f slidably connected to the inner wall of the slider 204d.

[0031] Furthermore, when the first lead screw 204b rotates, it will drive the translation seat 204c to move. When the translation seat 204c moves, it will drive the slider 204d to move. The translation motor 204a is set up to facilitate the adjustment of the distance between the clamping components 205.

[0032] Preferably, the clamping assembly 205 includes a movable rod 205a fixedly mounted on the side wall of the mounting block 204e, a clamping motor 205b adapted to be mounted at both ends of the movable rod 205a, and a second lead screw 205c fixedly connected to the output end of the clamping motor 205b. The clamping assembly 205 also includes a clamping seat 205d threadedly connected to the surface of the second lead screw 205c, and a housing 205e fixedly connected to the side wall of the clamping seat 205d. The clamping assembly 205 also includes a cylinder 205f fixedly mounted on the side wall of the housing 205e, and a clamping plate 205g fixedly mounted on the end of the cylinder 205f.

[0033] It should be noted that the clamping assembly 205 is provided with two sets, and each set is provided with two sets of clamping plates 205g. The clamping plates 205g are slidably connected to the inner wall of the housing 205e. When the cylinder 205f extends or retracts, it can drive the clamping plates 205g to move, ensuring that it can be used for different models of ETC devices.

[0034] In use, the base 101 is installed on the car, and the connecting frame 107 is pulled. Through the hinged engagement between the first moving rod 105 and the second moving rod 106, the distance between the connecting frame 107 and the driver can be adjusted. The guide rod 103 restricts the direction of movement of the moving frame, and the limiting frame 104 ensures the distance the first moving rod 105 moves. The translation motor 204a is started, which drives the first lead screw 204b to rotate. The rotation of the first lead screw 204b drives the translation seat 204c to move, and the translation seat 204c drives the slider 204d to move. The slider 204d drives the clamping components 205 on both sides of the fixed shell 203 to move towards the center of the fixed shell 203. After the distance between the clamping components 205 is adjusted, the ETC device is placed in the middle of the two clamping plates 205g. The clamping motor 205b is started to drive the second lead screw 205c to rotate. The second lead screw 205c drives the clamping seat 205d to move. The clamping seat 205d drives the clamping plate 205g to clamp the ETC device. The cylinder 205f retracts, driving the frame plate to move. The clamping plate 205g hangs on the side wall of the ETC device to ensure the stable fixation of the ETC device.

[0035] In summary, the connection mechanism 100 and the adjustment mechanism 200 achieve the dual functions of convenient operation and stable fixation at night. In the connection mechanism 100, the base 101 and the support frame 102, through the cooperation of the guide rod 103 and the limiting frame 104, limit the hinged movement range of the first moving rod 105 and the second moving rod 106, ensuring the stability of the connection frame 107 during adjustment. The sliding constraint effect of the guide rod 103 and the limiting frame 104 allows the driver to adjust the position of the ETC card holder with one hand and automatically lock it, preventing displacement during driving. The LED light strip integrated on the surface of the support frame 102 directly illuminates the operating area, effectively solving the problem of positioning difficulties caused by insufficient light at night and improving visibility when holding the ETC device. The adjustment mechanism 200, through translational electric... The motor 204a drives the first lead screw 204b, which in turn drives the translation seat 204c and the slider 204d to slide along the guide rail 204f, realizing the synchronous opposite movement of the two sets of clamping components 205. This allows them to adapt to ETC devices of different sizes. The sliding cooperation between the guide rail 204f and the slider 204d ensures the smoothness of the translation process and avoids jamming. The clamping component 205 drives the second lead screw 205c through the clamping motor 205b, which drives the clamping seat 205d and the clamping plate 205g to clamp and fix the ETC device. The extension and retraction of the cylinder 205f further adjusts the clamping force of the clamping plate 205g, ensuring that the ETC device remains stable under various driving conditions. This achieves rapid installation, precise adjustment and reliable fixation of the ETC device, while also taking into account the convenience of nighttime operation.

[0036] It is important to note that the constructions and arrangements of this application shown in several different exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, those who consult this disclosure will readily understand that many modifications are possible (e.g., changes in the size, dimensions, structure, shape and proportion of various elements, as well as parameter values ​​(e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), mounting arrangements, use of materials, color, orientation, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in this application). For example, an element shown as integrally formed may be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of elements may be inverted or otherwise altered, and the nature or number or position of discrete elements may be changed or altered. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this utility model. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be changed or reordered according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure described herein that performs the function, and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures. Without departing from the scope of this invention, other substitutions, modifications, alterations, and omissions may be made in the design, operation, and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments. Therefore, this invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.

[0037] Furthermore, in order to provide a concise description of exemplary embodiments, not all features of actual embodiments (i.e., those features that are not relevant to the best mode of carrying out the present invention as currently considered, or those features that are not relevant to implementing the present invention) may be omitted.

[0038] It should be understood that numerous specific implementation decisions can be made during the development of any practical implementation, such as in any engineering or design project. Such development efforts may be complex and time-consuming, but for those skilled in the art who benefit from this disclosure, the development effort will be a routine work of design, manufacturing, and production without requiring much experimentation.

[0039] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A vehicle-mounted ETC card holder structure with backlight function for easy nighttime operation, characterized in that: include, The connecting mechanism (100) includes a base (101), a support frame (102) fixedly installed on the side wall of the base (101), a guide rod (103) fixedly installed on the side wall of the support frame (102), a limiting frame (104) sleeved on the surface of the guide rod (103), a first moving rod (105) hinged to the surface of the support frame (102), a second moving rod (106) hinged to the end of the first moving rod (105), and a connecting frame (107) connected to the end of the second moving rod (106) by a bearing. The adjustment mechanism (200) includes a mounting base (201) bolted to the side wall of the connecting frame (107), a mounting bracket (202) fixedly mounted on the side wall of the mounting base (201), a fixing shell (203) fixedly connected to the side wall of the mounting bracket (202), a translation component (204) disposed on the surface of the fixing shell (203), and a clamping component (205) disposed on the surface of the translation component (204).

2. The vehicle-mounted ETC card holder structure with backlight function that facilitates nighttime operation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The translation component (204) includes a translation motor (204a) adapted to be installed at both ends of the fixed housing (203), and a first lead screw (204b) fixedly installed at the output end of the translation motor (204a).

3. The vehicle-mounted ETC card holder structure with backlight function for easy nighttime operation as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The translation assembly (204) further includes a translation seat (204c) threadedly connected to the surface of the first lead screw (204b), and a slider (204d) fixedly connected to the side wall of the translation seat (204c).

4. The vehicle-mounted ETC card holder structure with backlight function that facilitates nighttime operation according to claim 3, characterized in that: The translation component (204) also includes a mounting block (204e) fixedly mounted on the surface of the slider (204d) and a guide rail (204f) slidably connected to the inner wall of the slider (204d).

5. A vehicle-mounted ETC card holder structure with backlight function for easy nighttime operation as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The clamping assembly (205) includes a movable rod (205a) fixedly installed on the side wall of the mounting block (204e), a clamping motor (205b) adapted to be installed at both ends of the movable rod (205a), and a second lead screw (205c) fixedly connected to the output end of the clamping motor (205b).

6. The vehicle-mounted ETC card holder structure with backlight function for easy nighttime operation as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The clamping assembly (205) further includes a clamping seat (205d) threadedly connected to the surface of the second lead screw (205c), and a sleeve (205e) fixedly connected to the side wall of the clamping seat (205d).

7. A vehicle-mounted ETC card holder structure with backlight function for easy nighttime operation as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The clamping assembly (205) further includes a cylinder (205f) fixedly mounted on the side wall of the housing (205e), and a clamping plate (205g) fixedly mounted on the end of the cylinder (205f).

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