Toll station lane signal lamp

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of traffic equipment, in particular to a toll station lane signal lamp which comprises a rear frame body, four inner supporting legs with threaded holes are formed in the four corners in the rear frame body, and a mixed signal lamp fixed to the inner supporting legs through screws is arranged in the rear frame body. A relay A and a relay B which are electrically connected with the mixed signal lamp are fixed to the inner side wall of the rear frame body, the mixed signal lamp comprises an ETC lamp, and an X lamp and a down lamp are detachably connected and installed on the front end face and the rear end face of the ETC lamp. The beneficial effects are that the relay A and the relay B are arranged to solve the problem that three signals of an X lamp, an ETC lamp and a down lamp in a dual-system signal lamp cannot be mutually converted, and solve the problem that a dual-system lane cannot rapidly convert an ECT channel into a manual channel to complete rapid passing of vehicles, so that the channel type of a toll station can be reasonably controlled; and the vehicle passing efficiency of the toll station during the traffic flow peak is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of traffic equipment technology, and in particular to a toll station lane signal light. Background Technology

[0002] Highways primarily refer to roads used for high-speed vehicle travel. Highways are multi-lane roads specifically designed for vehicles to travel in different directions and lanes, with fully controlled entry and exit. Toll stations serve to control vehicle access to and from highways. Toll stations experience high daily traffic volume, which intensifies during peak periods, sometimes leading to severe congestion, such as holidays or when there are tourist attractions nearby. Peak traffic at toll stations is generally concentrated during the day, with particularly severe congestion in lanes without ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) devices. This puts significant pressure on the existing toll station layout and model. The existing toll station lane traffic lights (public / announcement number CN207883132U) can implement two modes:

[0003] 1. X light (indicates no passage) and ↓ light (indicates mixed lane);

[0004] 2. X light (indicates no passage) and ETC light (indicates ETC lane).

[0005] The above two modes involve two separate power supply lines (such as...) Figure 12 As shown, switching lines requires manual switching of power supply and control, a cumbersome process that necessitates the use of an aerial work platform for assistance. Furthermore, it's inconvenient to adjust traffic light controls based on traffic flow patterns, causing the ETC light to turn into a down light, converting the ETC lane into a manual toll lane, resulting in low traffic efficiency at the toll station. Utility Model Content

[0006] This utility model is proposed to solve the above-mentioned problems by providing a toll station lane signal light.

[0007] The technical solution of this utility model is implemented as follows:

[0008] A toll station lane signal light includes a rear frame with four internal support feet formed at the four corners of the rear frame. A hybrid signal light is installed inside the rear frame and fixed to the internal support feet with screws. An A relay and a B relay electrically connected to the hybrid signal light are fixed on the internal side wall of the rear frame. A light-transmitting plate is provided in front of the hybrid signal light, and a front frame for mounting the light-transmitting plate is fixed to the front end of the rear frame. The hybrid signal light includes an ETC light, and an X-light and a ↓ light are detachably connected and installed on the front and rear end faces of the ETC light. The positions of the LEDs of the ETC light, the X-light, and the ↓ light do not overlap or interfere with each other after installation.

[0009] Furthermore, a sealing gasket is installed on the contact surface between the front frame and the rear frame.

[0010] Furthermore, the rear frame is formed with heat dissipation grooves.

[0011] Furthermore, the ETC lamp includes a fixed base plate, on which a light-emitting lamp plate is fixed, and a dustproof and light-transmitting protective cover is installed on the outside of the light-emitting lamp plate.

[0012] Furthermore, the structure of the X-lamp and the ↓-lamp is the same as that of the ETC lamp, but the shape is different. The X-lamp and the ↓-lamp are fixed to the ETC lamp by screws, and the lamp beads on the light-emitting plates of the X-lamp and the ↓-lamp are misaligned with the lamp beads on the ETC lamp.

[0013] Furthermore, the three traffic lights—X light, ETC light, and ↓ light—can switch between each other to indicate the traffic status of the lane.

[0014] Furthermore, a transformer is installed within the rear frame. The output terminal of the transformer is connected to the A relay. The output terminal of the A relay is connected to the X-light and the B relay. The output terminal of the B relay is connected to the ETC light and the ↓ light. The output terminal of the ETC light is connected to the A relay, the B relay, and the ↓ light. The output terminal of the ETC light and the X-light are connected in parallel and then connected to the transformer. The input terminal of the A relay is connected to the toll lane control terminal.

[0015] Furthermore, the B relay includes a remote control receiver and a relay.

[0016] Furthermore, the X light is specifically a no-pass signal light, the ETC light is specifically an ETC lane signal light, and the ↓ light is specifically a mixed lane signal light.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By setting relay A and relay B, the problem that the three signals of X light, ETC light and ↓ light in the dual system traffic lights cannot be switched with each other is solved, and the problem that the dual system lanes cannot quickly realize the conversion of the ECT lane to the manual lane to complete the rapid passage of vehicles is solved, which facilitates the reasonable control of the lane type of the toll station and improves the vehicle passage efficiency of the toll station during peak traffic hours; if any of the three traffic lights, X light, ETC light and ↓ light malfunctions or is damaged, they can be disassembled and replaced individually, saving costs. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art 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.

[0019] Figure 1 This is an explosion attempt of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a first perspective view of the hybrid traffic light of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a second perspective view of the hybrid signal light of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional view of the ETC light of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the ETC lamp bead layout of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional view of the X-ray lamp of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the X-light lamp bead layout of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional view of the lamp of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the LED bead layout of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram showing the position of the hybrid signal lamp beads according to this utility model;

[0030] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the existing tollbooth lane signal light circuit connection;

[0031] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the signal light circuit connection of this utility model.

[0032] The annotations in the attached figures are explained as follows:

[0033] 1. Rear frame; 2. Front frame; 3. Mixed signal light; 31. ETC light; 32. X light; 33. ↓ light; 4. Inner support foot; 5. Sealing gasket; 6. Light-transmitting plate; 7. A relay; 8. B relay; 9. Heat dissipation groove. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0035] like Figures 1-4 As shown, a toll station lane signal light includes a rear frame 1. Four inner support feet 4 with threaded holes are formed at the four corners of the rear frame 1. A mixed signal 3 is fixed to the inner support feet 4 with screws inside the rear frame 1. An A relay 7 and a B relay 8, electrically connected to the mixed signal 3, are fixed to the inner side wall of the rear frame 1. A light-transmitting plate 6 is provided in front of the mixed signal 3. A front frame 2, on which the light-transmitting plate 6 is installed, is fixed to the front end of the rear frame 1 with screws. The light-transmitting plate 6 is detachably connected and installed inside the front frame 2. The mixed signal 3 includes an ETC light 31. An X light 32 and a ↓ light 33 are detachably connected and installed on the front and rear end faces of the ETC light 31. The positions of the LEDs of the ETC light 31, X light 32, and ↓ light 33 do not overlap or interfere with each other, avoiding affecting the light display. The lane passage status is indicated by controlling the illumination of different lights.

[0036] In this embodiment, the three signal lights, namely X light 32, ETC light 31 and ↓ light 33, can switch between each other to indicate the traffic status of the lane. Specifically, X light 32 is a no-pass signal light, ETC light 31 is an ETC lane signal light, and ↓ light 33 is a mixed lane signal light.

[0037] In this embodiment, in order to improve the firmness of the front frame 2 after it is fixed, a rubber sealing gasket 5 is installed on the contact surface between the front frame 2 and the rear frame 1. The elasticity of the sealing gasket 5 is used to improve the firmness of the screw fixing.

[0038] In this embodiment, a heat dissipation groove 9 is formed on the rear frame 1 to facilitate ventilation and heat dissipation.

[0039] like Figure 5-11As shown, in this embodiment, the ETC light 31 includes a fixed base plate, on which a light-emitting plate with LED beads is fixed. A dustproof and light-transmitting cover made of polycarbonate (PC) is installed on the outside of the light-emitting plate. The X-light 32 and the ↓-light 33 have the same structure as the ETC light 31, but different shapes. The X-light 32 and the ↓-light 33 are fixed to the ETC light 31 by screws. The LED beads on the light-emitting plates of the X-light 32 and the ↓-light 33 are misaligned with the LED beads on the ETC light 31. The LED beads of the X-light 32 and the ↓-light 33 are different colors. The LED beads of the X-light 32 are red, indicating that passage is prohibited, while the LED beads of the ETC light 31 and the ↓-light 33 are green, indicating that passage is permitted.

[0040] like Figure 12 As shown, the existing dual-system traffic lights can only switch between two signals: the X light and the ETC light, or the X light and the ↓ light. They cannot fully realize the dual-system functionality. The existing signal conversion scheme uses transformers to convert the AC mains power into low-voltage DC power. The ETC light and the ↓ light are connected in the same way. When the ETC light is needed, the ↓ light circuit is disconnected and the ETC light is connected. However, the connection circuit is located in the light box of the traffic lights at the top of the toll station, requiring operators to use an aerial work platform to assist in the operation, which is a cumbersome process.

[0041] like Figure 1 and 13 As shown in this embodiment, a transformer is installed inside the rear frame 1. The output terminal of the transformer is connected to relay A 7. The output terminal of relay A 7 is connected to X light 32 and relay B 8 respectively. The output terminal of relay B 8 is connected to ETC light 31 and ↓ light 33 respectively. The output terminal of ETC light 31 is connected to relay A 7, relay B 8 and ↓ light 33 respectively. The output terminal of ETC light 31 and the output terminal of X light 32 are connected in parallel and then connected to the transformer. The input terminal of relay A 7 is connected to the toll lane control terminal. If any of the three signal lights, X light, ETC light and ↓ light, malfunctions or is damaged, they can be disassembled and replaced individually, saving costs.

[0042] In this embodiment, relay B 8 includes a remote control receiver and a relay. The lane signal light is connected to a wireless controller, which includes a light remote control and an optocoupler relay. The wireless controller can use infrared remote control or a mobile communication network for remote control, preferably a mobile communication network to ensure connection stability. The mobile communication network can be a 4G or 5G network. Using a wireless controller to control the light to turn on or off is existing technology and will not be described in detail. The transformer, remote control receiver, light remote control, and optocoupler relay are all common models available on the market, and their connection relationships are common techniques in the prior art.

[0043] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: At toll stations, the traffic lights of this application can be installed in multiple lanes. The circuit in this application uses a single power supply. A B relay and a wireless controller are set in the traffic lights. When the current lane needs to be closed, the X light is directly displayed without switching. When the ETC light and the ↓ light need to be switched, the wireless controller, in conjunction with the remote control receiver and the optocoupler relay, is used to switch between the ETC light and the ↓ light. This technical solution is convenient and simple. The switching between the ETC light and the ↓ light can be realized by using the light remote controller and the optocoupler relay in conjunction with the remote control receiver and the relay. This solution reduces the number of transformers and adds one relay, which reduces costs and eliminates the need for high-altitude operations to switch between different traffic light modes. When the lane is open, the ETC light and the ↓ light are switched by pressing the wireless controller.

[0044] The lane traffic lights at this toll station have been put into trial operation at Junxian West Station. Junxian West Station is an on- and off-ramp station for highways in multiple areas including Junxian, Huaxian, Changyuan, and Tangyin. The average daily traffic flow at Junxian West Station is about 6,000 vehicles. However, during peak periods, due to factors such as holidays and surrounding tourism, the traffic flow at Junxian West Station can reach more than 25,600 vehicles, which are concentrated during the day and mostly consist of vehicles without ETC. This puts great pressure on the existing toll layout and model. Therefore, Junxian West Station was selected as the pilot site.

[0045] The lane traffic lights at this toll station have been in trial operation at Junxian West Station for more than four months. The equipment is operating normally, and Junxian West Station reports that the effect is good.

[0046] Components not described in detail in this article are existing technologies.

[0047] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A toll station lane signal light, characterized in that: The device includes a rear frame (1), with four inner support feet (4) formed at the four corners of the rear frame (1) and threaded holes. A mixed signal (3) is fixed to the inner support feet (4) with screws inside the rear frame (1). An A relay (7) and a B relay (8) electrically connected to the mixed signal (3) are fixed on the inner side wall of the rear frame (1). A light-transmitting plate (6) is provided in front of the mixed signal (3). A front frame (2) on which the light-transmitting plate (6) is installed is fixed at the front end of the rear frame (1). The mixed signal (3) includes an ETC lamp (31). An X lamp (32) and a ↓ lamp (33) are detachably connected and installed on the front and rear end faces of the ETC lamp (31). The lamp beads of the ETC lamp (31), the X lamp (32), and the ↓ lamp (33) do not overlap or interfere with each other after installation.

2. A toll station lane signal light according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing gasket (5) is installed on the contact surface between the front frame (2) and the rear frame (1).

3. A toll station lane signal light according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rear frame (1) has heat dissipation grooves (9) formed on it.

4. A toll station lane signal light according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ETC lamp (31) includes a fixed base plate, on which a light-emitting lamp plate is fixed, and a dustproof and light-transmitting protective cover is installed on the outside of the light-emitting lamp plate.

5. A toll station lane signal light according to claim 1, characterized in that: The structure of the X lamp (32) and the ↓ lamp (33) is the same as that of the ETC lamp (31), but the shape is different. The X lamp (32) and the ↓ lamp (33) are fixed to the ETC lamp (31) by screws. The lamp beads on the light-emitting plates of the X lamp (32) and the ↓ lamp (33) are misaligned with the lamp beads on the ETC lamp (31).

6. A toll station lane signal light according to claim 1, characterized in that: The three traffic lights, namely the X light (32), ETC light (31) and ↓ light (33), can switch between each other to indicate the traffic status of the lane.

7. A toll station lane signal light according to claim 1, characterized in that: A transformer is installed inside the rear frame (1). The output end of the transformer is connected to the A relay (7). The output end of the A relay (7) is connected to the X light (32) and the B relay (8). The output end of the B relay (8) is connected to the ETC light (31) and the ↓ light (33). The output end of the ETC light (31) is connected to the A relay (7), the B relay (8), and the ↓ light (33). The output end of the ETC light (31) is connected in parallel with the output end of the X light (32) and then connected to the transformer. The input end of the A relay (7) is connected to the toll lane control terminal.

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