Solar runway turn-off marker lamp vehicle
By integrating solar panels and a flip-up light arm structure onto the runway closing sign light vehicle, the problems of frequent charging and safety hazards associated with traditional light vehicles have been solved, achieving the effects of autonomous power supply and safe movement.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-14
AI Technical Summary
The existing runway closure sign light vehicles need to frequently return to the maintenance station to recharge after a period of use, and there are safety hazards during the movement of the light arms.
A solar-powered runway closure sign vehicle was designed, which adopts a structure combining solar panels and a light arm. The light arm can be flipped to the front and rear positions to achieve warning or charging modes, avoiding the need for external charging. The solar panels are installed through the structural space of the light arm, reducing the complexity of the roof structure and avoiding interference.
It enables the lighting vehicle to have its own power supply capability, reduces the need for frequent charging, improves operational independence and safety, and is easy to operate, avoiding the risk of collision between the lighting arm and other objects.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of airport lighting vehicles, specifically to a solar-powered runway closure sign light vehicle. Background Technology
[0002] When certain runways within an airport are under maintenance, construction, or need to be closed due to special circumstances, making them unusable for aircraft landing, the airport control tower typically relies on radio signals to guide aircraft landings. However, in situations such as nighttime or rainy / foggy weather with low visibility, especially when navigation signals are interfered with or the navigation control system malfunctions, it is necessary to immediately deploy runway closure indicator vehicles on the corresponding runways to provide visual warnings.
[0003] Existing runway closure sign light vehicles typically consist of four X-shaped, angled light arms that form a prominent warning sign when activated. However, these vehicles require towing back to a maintenance station for charging after a period of use. The X-shaped light arms are quite large, which is inconvenient for frequent relocation. Furthermore, during relocation, the light arms are prone to collisions with buildings, vehicles, or pedestrians, posing a safety hazard.
[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to research a solar-powered runway closure sign vehicle. Utility Model Content
[0005] Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a solar-powered runway closure sign light vehicle, which can effectively solve the problem of traditional light vehicles relying on external charging and needing to frequently return to the maintenance station to replenish energy.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0007] A solar-powered runway closure sign light vehicle includes a mobile vehicle, a support frame, a light arm, a light arm frame, and a solar panel;
[0008] The support frame is installed at an upward angle on the mobile vehicle, and the top of the support frame is fixedly connected to the lamp arm.
[0009] The lamp arm is rectangular, and a center plate is fixedly connected to the middle of the lamp arm.
[0010] The solar panel is mounted on the front end of the lamp arm and surrounds the lamp arm between the lamp arm and the central plate;
[0011] The lamp arms are arranged in an X-shape in four groups. The middle part of the four groups of lamp arms is hinged to the four vertices of the lamp arm frame. Multiple warning lights are spaced apart on the front end face of each lamp arm along the length of the lamp arm.
[0012] The front and rear end faces of the central plate are respectively provided with a front limiting seat and a rear limiting seat. The front limiting seat and the rear limiting seat are arranged in four sets in a ring, corresponding to the lamp arm.
[0013] When the lamp arm flips to the front of the lamp arm frame along the hinge point, one end of the lamp arm is detachably connected to the front limit seat, and the warning light is located in front of the lamp arm frame.
[0014] When the lamp arm flips to the rear of the lamp arm frame along the hinge point, the other end of the lamp arm is detachably connected to the rear limit seat, exposing the solar panel.
[0015] Furthermore, limit holes are provided at both ends of the lamp arm;
[0016] Both the front and rear limiting seats have upper-opening limiting cavities. The cavity walls of the limiting cavities are provided with pin holes corresponding to the limiting holes. Pins are inserted into the limiting holes and pin holes to detachably connect the end of the top wall to the limiting cavity.
[0017] Furthermore, the lamp arm includes a first lamp arm and a second lamp arm; the outer surfaces of adjacent ends of the first lamp arm and the second lamp arm are both vertically fixedly connected with hinge rods, and the two hinge rods are hinged together.
[0018] Furthermore, a stop seat is fixed to the outer end face of the first lamp arm, and a stop rod is fixed to the outer end face of the second lamp arm.
[0019] When the first lamp arm flips forward to the front of the second lamp arm, the end of the abutment rod is detachably connected to the abutment seat.
[0020] Furthermore, a limiting plate is fixedly connected to the end of the first lamp arm near the second lamp arm, and a corresponding limiting groove is opened on the second lamp arm. When the first lamp arm and the second lamp arm are on the same straight line, the limiting plate can be detachably connected in the limiting groove.
[0021] Furthermore, a center light is provided at the center of the center plate.
[0022] The beneficial effects of the above technical solution are:
[0023] (1) This utility model arranges the solar panel between the lamp arm and the center plate. On the one hand, it makes full use of the vehicle's daytime rest time for charging, effectively solving the problem that traditional lamp vehicles rely on external charging and need to frequently return to the maintenance station to replenish energy, thus improving operational independence and energy self-sufficiency. On the other hand, by reusing the lamp arm, the structural space of the lamp arm is used to complete the solar panel installation support, thus eliminating the need to set up an additional solar installation bracket. This reduces the complexity of the roof structure and avoids interference between the solar panel and the lamp arm arrangement, improving the compactness and stability of the overall vehicle layout.
[0024] (2) The present invention adopts a flip-up lamp arm structure. The lamp arm is connected to the front limit seat and the rear limit seat of the center plate by flipping back and forth. The working mode can be switched simply by flipping the lamp arm and reconnecting it. The operation is simple. In the warning mode, the warning light set at the front end of the lamp arm faces outward, forming a clear and identifiable warning graphic. In the charging mode, the lamp arm flips to the rear, and the solar panel is exposed without obstruction, which effectively avoids the lamp arm obstructing the charging efficiency and realizes that the warning function and the solar power generation function do not interfere with each other. Attached Figure Description
[0025] Figure 1 This is a front view schematic diagram of the present invention;
[0026] Figure 2 This is a side view of the present invention;
[0027] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the headlight arm retracted into the roof of the vehicle.
[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the lamp arm flipped to the front of the lamp arm frame;
[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the lamp arm flipped to the rear of the lamp arm frame.
[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the lamp arm after it has been folded.
[0031] Reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1 is the mobile vehicle, 2 is the support frame, 3 is the lamp arm, 4 is the lamp arm bracket, 5 is the solar panel, 6 is the center plate, 7 is the warning light, 8 is the front limit seat, 9 is the rear limit seat, 10 is the pin, 11 is the center light, 201 is the support rod, 202 is the support column, 203 is the winch, 301 is the limiting hole, 302 is the first lamp arm, 303 is the second lamp arm, 304 is the hinge rod, 305 is the abutment seat, 306 is the abutment rod, 307 is the limiting plate, 308 is the limiting groove, and 801 is the pin hole. Detailed Implementation
[0032] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments:
[0033] This embodiment aims to provide a solar-powered runway closure sign vehicle, which is mainly used to issue closure reminders on closed runways, addressing the problem of traditional sign vehicles relying on external charging and needing to frequently return to the maintenance station for recharging.
[0034] A solar-powered runway closure sign vehicle, such as Figure 1-3 (For ease of display, Figure 2 and Figure 3(A sectional view of the lamp arm 3 by rotation) includes a mobile vehicle 1, a support frame 2, the lamp arm 3, a lamp arm bracket 4, and a solar panel 5. The support frame 2 is inclined upwards on the mobile vehicle 1, and the top of the support frame 2 is fixedly connected to the lamp arm bracket 4, thus tilting the lamp arm bracket 4 upwards. In this example, the base frame of the mobile vehicle 1 extends forward into the carriage of the mobile vehicle 1. The support frame 2 includes a support column 202 and a support rod 201. The support column 202 is vertically fixed on the base frame of the mobile vehicle 1, and the height of the support column 202 is higher than that of the carriage. The lower middle part of the support rod 201 is hinged to the top of the support column 202. The support rod 201 is used to fix the lamp arm bracket 4, so that the lamp arm bracket 4 can be flipped to the top of the carriage for easy transport and storage. A winch 203 is also installed on the base frame. The wire rope on the winch 203 is connected to the lower end of the support rod 201. When the winch 203 retracts the wire rope, it can cause the support rod 201 to flip forward and remain in place, allowing the lamp arm 4 to tilt upwards for warning or solar charging. In other embodiments, an integrated support frame 2 can also be used.
[0035] The lamp arm 4 is rectangular and is welded from square steel. A central plate 6, which is also a rectangular steel plate, is fixedly connected to the middle of the lamp arm 4 via square steel. A solar panel 5 is installed on the front end of the lamp arm 4 and surrounds the lamp arm 4 and the central plate 6 for solar power generation. A battery used in conjunction with the solar panel 5 is located inside the vehicle compartment.
[0036] The lamp arms 3 are arranged in an X-shape in four groups. The middle part of the four groups of lamp arms 3 is hinged to the four ends of the lamp arm frame 4, so that the lamp arms 3 can be rotated in the front and back directions along the ends of the lamp arm frame 4. Multiple warning lights 7 are arranged at intervals along the length of the lamp arm 3 on the front end face of each lamp arm 3. A center light 11 is arranged in the center of the center plate 6. When the warning lights 7 and the center light 11 are turned on, they form an "X" shaped warning symbol.
[0037] like Figure 4 The front and rear ends of the center plate 6 are respectively provided with a front limiting seat 8 and a rear limiting seat 9. The front limiting seat 8 and the rear limiting seat 9 are arranged in four sets in a ring, corresponding to the lamp arm 3, for detachable connection with both ends of the lamp arm 3. Specifically, both ends of the lamp arm 3 are provided with limiting holes 301. The front limiting seat 8 and the rear limiting seat 9 are both provided with limiting cavities with upper openings. The cavity wall of the limiting cavity is provided with pin holes 801 corresponding to the limiting holes 301. Pins 10 are inserted into the limiting holes 301 and the pin holes 801 to detachably connect the end of the top wall to the limiting cavity.
[0038] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 Flip the lamp arm 3 along the hinge point to the front of the lamp arm frame 4, and detachably connect one end of the lamp arm 3 to the front limit seat 8. At this time, the warning light 7 is located in front of the lamp arm frame 4. In this state, the warning light 7 is used to turn on for warning.
[0039] like Figure 5 Remove the pin 10 from one end of the light arm 3 to the front limit seat 8, and flip the light arm 3 along the hinge point to the rear of the light arm frame 4. Then, detachably connect the other end of the light arm 3 to the rear limit seat 9 to expose the solar panel 5. This prevents the light arm 3 and the warning light 7 from covering the solar panel 5, allowing it to fully receive sunlight for charging. After the warning work is completed, by flipping the light arm 3 to the rear and limiting it, the solar panel 5 is exposed, and the vehicle can quickly enter the power generation state on the spot without having to tow the light vehicle back to the maintenance station for charging, which can effectively reduce the number of power supply maintenance operations.
[0040] Considering the inconvenience of transporting the light vehicle when the light arm 3 is long, in this embodiment, as... Figure 4-6 The lamp arm 3 includes a first lamp arm 302 and a second lamp arm 303; the outer surfaces of the adjacent ends of the first lamp arm 302 and the second lamp arm 303 are vertically welded and fixedly connected with hinge rods 304. The two hinge rods 304 are hinged together, so that after the first lamp arm 302 is flipped to a folded state through the hinge rods 304, there will be a gap between the first lamp arm 302 and the second lamp arm 303 for storing the warning light 7.
[0041] like Figure 3 and Figure 6 The outer end face of the first lamp arm 302 is fixed with an abutment seat 305, and the outer end face of the second lamp arm 303 is fixed with an abutment rod 306. When the first lamp arm 302 is flipped forward to the front of the second lamp arm 303, the end of the abutment rod 306 is detachably connected to the abutment seat 305. The abutment rod 306 and the abutment seat 305 are first connected by a buffer pad, and then detachably connected by a limiting pin to prevent loosening.
[0042] A limiting plate 307 is fixedly connected to the end of the first lamp arm 302 near the second lamp arm 303, and a corresponding limiting groove 308 is formed on the second lamp arm 303. Figure 5 When the first lamp arm 302 and the second lamp arm 303 are on the same straight line, the limiting plate 307 is located in the limiting groove 308 and is detachably connected by the limiting pin to prevent loosening.
Claims
1. A solar-powered runway closure sign vehicle, characterized in that: Includes a mobile vehicle (1), a support frame (2), a lamp arm (3), a lamp arm frame (4), and a solar panel (5); The support frame (2) is inclined upward on the mobile vehicle (1), and the top of the support frame (2) is fixedly connected to the lamp arm (4); The lamp arm (4) is rectangular, and a center plate (6) is fixedly connected to the middle of the lamp arm (4). The solar panel (5) is disposed on the front end face of the lamp arm (4) and surrounds the lamp arm (4) between the center plate (6); The lamp arms (3) are arranged in an X-shape in four groups. The middle part of the four groups of lamp arms (3) is hinged to the four vertices of the lamp arm frame (4). The front end face of each lamp arm (3) is provided with multiple warning lights (7) at intervals along the length of the lamp arm (3). The front and rear ends of the central plate (6) are respectively provided with a front limiting seat (8) and a rear limiting seat (9). The front limiting seat (8) and the rear limiting seat (9) are respectively provided in four sets in a ring, corresponding to the lamp arm (3). When the lamp arm (3) flips along the hinge point to the front of the lamp arm frame (4), one end of the lamp arm (3) is detachably connected to the front limit seat (8), and the warning light (7) is located in front of the lamp arm frame (4). When the lamp arm (3) flips along the hinge point to the rear of the lamp arm frame (4), the other end of the lamp arm (3) is detachably connected to the rear limit seat (9), and the solar panel (5) is exposed.
2. The solar-powered runway closure sign vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: Limiting holes (301) are provided at both ends of the lamp arm (3). Both the front limiting seat (8) and the rear limiting seat (9) have a limiting cavity with an upper opening. The cavity wall of the limiting cavity is provided with a pin hole (801) corresponding to the limiting hole (301). A pin (10) is inserted into the limiting hole (301) and the pin hole (801) to detachably connect the end of the top wall to the limiting cavity.
3. The solar-powered runway closure sign vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lamp arm (3) includes a first lamp arm (302) and a second lamp arm (303); the outer surfaces of the adjacent ends of the first lamp arm (302) and the second lamp arm (303) are vertically fixedly connected with hinge rods (304), and the two hinge rods (304) are hinged together.
4. The solar-powered runway closure sign vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer end face of the first lamp arm (302) is fixed with an abutment seat (305), and the outer end face of the second lamp arm (303) is fixed with an abutment rod (306). When the first lamp arm (302) flips forward to be in front of the second lamp arm (303), the end of the abutment rod (306) is detachably connected to the abutment seat (305).
5. A solar-powered runway closure sign vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that: A limiting plate (307) is fixedly connected to the end of the first lamp arm (302) near the second lamp arm (303). A limiting groove (308) is correspondingly opened on the second lamp arm (303). When the first lamp arm (302) and the second lamp arm (303) are on the same straight line, the limiting plate (307) can be detachably connected in the limiting groove (308).
6. The solar-powered runway closure sign vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: A center light (11) is provided at the center of the center plate (6).