Underground ramp traffic light sensing system

The underground ramp traffic light sensing system monitors vehicle speed in real time through wireless communication and a bilateral ranging algorithm, triggering emergency protection measures. This solves the shortcomings of traditional speed control methods and improves the driving safety and system reliability of underground ramps.

CN224190555UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01JCC YINSHAN MINING CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JCC YINSHAN MINING CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-13
Publication Date
2026-05-01

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Technical Problem

Traditional underground ramp speed control methods rely on manual monitoring or mechanical speed limiting devices, which makes it difficult to achieve effective monitoring around the clock and in all directions. They are also susceptible to human factors and equipment failures, resulting in poor speed limiting effects and potential safety hazards.

Method used

The underground ramp traffic light sensing system uses a card reader and vehicle terminal to wirelessly communicate. It uses a two-sided ranging algorithm to calculate vehicle speed and triggers emergency protection measures in case of abnormal speeding, including speeding reminders, driver confirmation, and automatic vehicle stopping. Combined with traffic light control, it guides vehicles to pass or stop.

Benefits of technology

It enables real-time monitoring and emergency protection of vehicles traveling on underground inclined ramps, improving driving safety, reducing safety accidents caused by stalling, and enhancing the safety awareness of drivers and the reliability of the system.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an underground ramp traffic light induction system, comprising a card reader arranged in an underground roadway and connected with a vehicle-mounted terminal in a wireless communication mode; the vehicle-mounted terminal realizes signal transmission with the card reader through a wireless communication module; the speed calculation module is arranged on the vehicle-mounted terminal; the card reader is further configured to trigger the vehicle-mounted intelligent terminal to broadcast an overspeed prompt to inform a driver through a wireless signal, and the vehicle-mounted terminal can receive a reply of the driver for confirming a stall abnormal state in an emergency state triggering state; and the system executes the stall emergency off-net release vehicle stopping work of the vehicle stopping equipment according to the reply of the driver or the vehicle speed change condition. When the speed change of the vehicle is larger than the stall abnormal set value, the system triggers emergency protection, for example, stall emergency off-network release vehicle stopping work of the vehicle stopping equipment is automatically executed, and accidents caused by out-of-control of the vehicle are avoided.
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Description

A traffic light sensor system for underground inclined ramps Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of underground mining operation technology and equipment, specifically an underground inclined ramp traffic light sensing system. Background Technology

[0002] In underground mining operations, ramps serve as the primary transportation routes for vehicles, and their safe operation is crucial. Due to the complex and ever-changing underground environment, vehicles may face numerous risks during operation, among which vehicle stalling is extremely dangerous. Once a vehicle stalls, it can not only cause vehicle damage but also lead to serious accidents resulting in casualties. Therefore, effectively monitoring and controlling vehicle speeds on underground ramps has become an important issue in mine safety management.

[0003] Traditional methods for controlling the speed of underground ramps often rely on manual monitoring or simple mechanical speed limiting devices, which have many shortcomings. Manual monitoring depends on the experience and responsibility of the monitoring personnel, is easily affected by human factors, and is difficult to achieve all-weather, all-round monitoring. Mechanical speed limiting devices may become ineffective or even fail due to wear, malfunction, or other reasons. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the above-mentioned technical problems and thus provide a traffic light sensing system for underground inclined ramps.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] This utility model provides a traffic light sensing system for underground inclined ramps, including:

[0007] The card reader, deployed in the underground tunnel, is used to transmit and receive wireless signals with the vehicle-mounted terminal. The card reader is connected to the vehicle-mounted terminal via wireless communication.

[0008] The vehicle-mounted terminal is configured to receive signals sent by the card reader and calculate the physical distance between the vehicle and the card reader through a bilateral ranging algorithm. The vehicle-mounted terminal transmits signals to the card reader through a wireless communication module.

[0009] A speed calculation module, located in the vehicle terminal, is used to compare the distance difference between two distance measurement results to obtain the real-time physical speed of the vehicle.

[0010] An emergency protection trigger module is provided. When the vehicle speed change exceeds the stall anomaly set value, the stall emergency protection is triggered. The emergency protection trigger module is electrically connected to the vehicle terminal.

[0011] The card reader is also configured to trigger the vehicle-mounted smart terminal to broadcast an overspeed reminder to the driver via wireless signal. In the emergency state, the vehicle-mounted terminal can receive a reply from the driver confirming the abnormal speed loss. The system will release the vehicle-stopping device to stop the vehicle in an emergency based on the driver's reply or the change in vehicle speed.

[0012] Optionally, the vehicle-mounted terminal further includes:

[0013] A signal receiving unit is used to receive wireless signals sent by the card reader. The signal receiving unit is connected to the card reader through a wireless communication module.

[0014] The distance calculation unit uses a bilateral ranging algorithm to calculate the physical distance between the vehicle and the card reader based on the received signal;

[0015] The speed monitoring unit calculates the vehicle's real-time speed by comparing continuously calculated physical distances and determines whether the speed change exceeds the stall anomaly setting value.

[0016] The reminder broadcast unit notifies the driver of an overspeed warning via the in-vehicle intelligent terminal when the speed change exceeds the stall anomaly setting value. The reminder broadcast unit is connected to the audio output device of the in-vehicle intelligent terminal.

[0017] Optional, also includes:

[0018] The driver confirmation module is configured to receive confirmation of the stalling abnormal state from the driver via voice response after the vehicle terminal broadcasts an overspeed warning. The driver confirmation module is connected to the voice recognition system of the vehicle terminal.

[0019] The automatic execution module automatically performs the emergency vehicle stop release operation when the system detects vehicle stalling and the driver does not respond or responds to confirm the stalling abnormality, and the vehicle is not in an effective braking state. The automatic execution module is electrically connected to the vehicle terminal unit and the vehicle stop device.

[0020] Optional, also includes:

[0021] The traffic light control module is electrically connected to the card reader and the emergency protection trigger module. It is used to control the display status of the traffic lights in the underground roadway according to the real-time physical speed of the vehicle and the emergency protection trigger status, so as to indicate whether the vehicle can pass or stop.

[0022] When the emergency protection trigger module is activated, the traffic light control module will control the traffic lights to display a no-passing state until the system confirms that the vehicle has returned to a safe speed or the emergency has been resolved.

[0023] Optionally, the vehicle-mounted terminal further includes:

[0024] The self-test module is configured to periodically perform self-tests on each functional unit of the vehicle terminal to ensure that each unit is working properly.

[0025] The fault alarm unit is electrically connected to the self-test module. When the self-test module detects a fault in the vehicle terminal, the fault alarm unit sends a fault alarm message through the vehicle terminal to remind the driver to repair or replace the vehicle terminal in a timely manner.

[0026] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0027] This system uses wireless communication technology to achieve real-time communication between the card reader and the vehicle terminal. The card reader is deployed in the underground tunnel to send wireless signals to the vehicle terminal. After receiving the signal, the vehicle terminal calculates the physical distance between the vehicle and the card reader using a bilateral ranging algorithm. Then, by comparing the distance difference between the two ranging results, the real-time speed of the vehicle is obtained. The speed calculation module compares the real-time speed with the preset stall anomaly setting value to determine whether the vehicle has stalled. If the vehicle stalls, the emergency protection trigger module is activated, and the system broadcasts an overspeed reminder to the driver through the vehicle intelligent terminal. Based on the driver's response or changes in vehicle speed, the system executes the stall emergency disconnection release of the vehicle-stopping device to stop the vehicle. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the component connection of this utility model.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1-Card reader, 2-Vehicle terminal, 3-Speed ​​calculation module, 4-Emergency protection trigger module, 5-Signal receiving unit, 6-Distance calculation unit, 7-Speed ​​monitoring unit, 8-Alert broadcast unit, 9-Driver confirmation module, 10-Automatic execution module, 11-Vehicle blocking device, 12-Traffic light control module, 13-Self-test module, 14-Fault alarm unit. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0031] Example:

[0032] As shown in Figure 1, this utility model provides a traffic light sensing system for underground inclined ramps, comprising:

[0033] The card reader 1, installed in the underground tunnel, is used to transmit and receive wireless signals with the vehicle-mounted terminal 2. The card reader 1 is connected to the vehicle-mounted terminal 2 via wireless communication.

[0034] The vehicle-mounted terminal 2 is configured to receive signals sent by the card reader 1 and calculate the physical distance between the vehicle and the card reader 1 through a bilateral ranging algorithm. The vehicle-mounted terminal 2 transmits signals to the card reader 1 through a wireless communication module.

[0035] The speed calculation module 3, located in the vehicle terminal 2, is used to compare the distance difference between two distance measurement results to obtain the real-time physical speed of the vehicle.

[0036] Emergency protection trigger module 4, when the vehicle speed change is greater than the stall anomaly set value, triggers stall emergency protection, and the emergency protection trigger module 4 is electrically connected to the vehicle terminal 2;

[0037] The card reader 1 is also configured to trigger the vehicle-mounted intelligent terminal to broadcast an overspeed reminder to the driver via a wireless signal. In the emergency state, the vehicle-mounted terminal 2 can receive the driver's confirmation of the abnormal speed state. The system will release the vehicle-stopping device to stop the vehicle in an emergency based on the driver's reply or the change in vehicle speed.

[0038] By integrating components such as card reader 1, vehicle terminal 2, speed calculation module 3, and emergency protection trigger module 4, the system realizes real-time monitoring and emergency protection of vehicle speed on underground ramps. The system can accurately calculate the physical distance between the vehicle and card reader 1, thereby obtaining the real-time speed of the vehicle, and promptly trigger emergency protection measures when the vehicle loses speed, effectively improving the driving safety of underground ramps.

[0039] Optionally, the vehicle-mounted terminal 2 further includes:

[0040] The signal receiving unit 5 is used to receive the wireless signal sent by the card reader 1. The signal receiving unit 5 is connected to the card reader 1 through a wireless communication module.

[0041] The distance calculation unit 6 uses a bilateral ranging algorithm to calculate the physical distance between the vehicle and the card reader 1 based on the received signal.

[0042] The speed monitoring unit 7 obtains the real-time speed of the vehicle by comparing continuously calculated physical distances and determines whether the speed change exceeds the stall anomaly setting value.

[0043] The reminder broadcast unit 8 notifies the driver of an overspeed warning via the vehicle-mounted intelligent terminal when the speed change exceeds the stall anomaly setting value. The reminder broadcast unit 8 is connected to the audio output device of the vehicle-mounted intelligent terminal.

[0044] The detailed design of the vehicle terminal 2 enhances the system's functionality. The signal receiving unit 5 ensures that the vehicle terminal 2 can accurately receive the wireless signal sent by the card reader 1. The distance calculation unit 6 employs a bilateral ranging algorithm, improving the accuracy of distance calculation. The speed monitoring unit 7 compares continuously calculated physical distances to determine the vehicle speed in real time and assesses whether speed changes are abnormal. The reminder broadcast unit 8 promptly broadcasts reminders via the vehicle's intelligent terminal when the vehicle is speeding, enhancing the driver's safety awareness.

[0045] Optional, also includes:

[0046] The driver confirmation module 9 is configured to receive confirmation of the stalling abnormal state from the driver via voice response after the vehicle terminal 2 broadcasts the speeding reminder. The driver confirmation module 9 is connected to the voice recognition system of the vehicle terminal 2.

[0047] The automatic execution module 10 automatically performs the emergency vehicle stop release operation when the system detects that the vehicle has lost speed and the driver has not responded or has confirmed the abnormal loss of speed, and the vehicle has no effective braking state. The automatic execution module 10 is electrically connected to the vehicle terminal 2 unit and the vehicle stop device 11.

[0048] The addition of driver confirmation module 9 enables the system to interact with the driver and receive the driver's confirmation response to the stall abnormal state; the automatic execution module 10 automatically executes the stall emergency netting and vehicle release work based on the system detection results and the driver's response, improving the efficiency and accuracy of emergency handling.

[0049] Optional, also includes:

[0050] Traffic light control module 12 is electrically connected to card reader 1 and emergency protection trigger module 4. It is used to control the display status of traffic lights in underground roadways according to the real-time physical speed of the vehicle and the emergency protection trigger status, so as to indicate whether the vehicle can pass or stop.

[0051] When the emergency protection trigger module 4 is activated, the traffic light control module 12 will control the traffic lights to display a no-passing state until the system confirms that the vehicle has returned to a safe speed or the emergency has been handled.

[0052] The traffic light control module 12 controls the display status of the traffic lights in the underground roadway based on the real-time physical speed of the vehicle and the emergency protection trigger status, so as to indicate whether the vehicle can pass or stop. This allows the system to guide the vehicle's movement more intuitively and further improves the traffic order and safety of the underground ramp.

[0053] Optionally, the vehicle-mounted terminal 2 further includes:

[0054] The self-test module 13 is configured to periodically perform self-tests on each functional unit of the vehicle terminal 2 to ensure that each unit works normally.

[0055] The fault alarm unit 14 is electrically connected to the self-test module 13. When the self-test module 13 detects a fault in the vehicle terminal 2, the fault alarm unit 14 sends a fault alarm message through the vehicle terminal 2 to remind the driver to repair or replace the vehicle terminal 2 in a timely manner.

[0056] The self-test module 13 periodically performs self-tests on each functional unit of the vehicle terminal 2 to ensure that each unit is working properly; the fault alarm unit 14 promptly issues alarm information when a fault is detected, reminding the driver to repair or replace the vehicle terminal 2 in time, thereby enhancing the reliability and stability of the system and reducing the safety risks caused by equipment failure.

[0057] It should be noted that in this application, the card reader 1 adopts the RFID-Reader-X1 model, which supports multiple wireless communication protocols, has a wide reading range, and strong anti-interference capability.

[0058] The vehicle terminal 2 is model Vehicle-Terminal-Y2, which integrates a wireless communication module, a distance calculation unit 6, a speed monitoring unit 7, and an alert broadcasting unit 8, and supports voice interaction and fault self-diagnosis functions.

[0059] Speed ​​calculation module 3 is integrated into vehicle terminal 2. It calculates speed through software algorithms such as bilateral ranging algorithm. Emergency protection trigger module 4 is integrated into vehicle terminal 2. It implements emergency protection trigger function through hardware circuit and software logic. Driver confirmation module 9 is integrated into vehicle terminal 2. It realizes driver voice reply confirmation through voice recognition technology. Automatic execution module 10 is integrated with vehicle blocking device 11. The model is Emergency-Release-Z3. It supports remote control and automatic execution function and can be seamlessly connected with vehicle blocking device 11.

[0060] The Traffic-Light-Control-W4 model 12 traffic light control module supports controlling the traffic light display status based on vehicle speed and emergency protection trigger status.

[0061] This system uses wireless communication technology to achieve real-time communication between the card reader 1 and the vehicle terminal 2. The card reader 1 is deployed in the underground tunnel to send wireless signals to the vehicle terminal 2. After receiving the signal, the vehicle terminal 2 calculates the physical distance between the vehicle and the card reader 1 using a bilateral ranging algorithm. Then, by comparing the distance difference between the two ranging results, the real-time speed of the vehicle is obtained. The speed calculation module 3 compares the real-time speed with the preset stall anomaly setting value to determine whether the vehicle has stalled. If the vehicle stalls, the emergency protection trigger module 4 is activated. The system broadcasts an overspeed reminder to the driver through the vehicle intelligent terminal and, based on the driver's response or changes in vehicle speed, executes the stall emergency disconnection release of the vehicle blocking device 11 to stop the vehicle. At the same time, the traffic light control module 12 controls the display status of the traffic lights according to the real-time speed of the vehicle and the emergency protection trigger status.

[0062] In the process of using this application, the card reader 1 first periodically sends wireless signals to the vehicle terminal 2. The vehicle terminal 2 receives the signals and calculates the distance: the signal receiving unit 5 of the vehicle terminal 2 receives the wireless signals sent by the card reader 1, the distance calculation unit 6 uses a bilateral ranging algorithm to calculate the physical distance between the vehicle and the card reader 1, the speed monitoring unit 7 obtains the real-time speed of the vehicle by comparing the continuously calculated physical distances, and judges whether the speed change exceeds the stall anomaly setting value. If the vehicle is speeding, the reminder broadcast unit 8 broadcasts an overspeed reminder to notify the driver through the vehicle intelligent terminal, the driver confirmation module 9 receives the driver's voice reply and confirms the stall anomaly state, if the vehicle stalls and the driver does not reply or confirms the stall anomaly, and the vehicle is not in an effective braking state, the automatic execution module 10 performs the stall emergency disconnection and vehicle blocking release work. At the same time, the traffic light control module 12 controls the traffic lights to display the prohibition state until the system confirms that the vehicle has returned to a safe speed or the emergency is completed. The self-test module 13 periodically performs self-tests on each functional unit of the vehicle terminal 2, and the fault alarm unit 14 issues an alarm message when a fault is detected.

[0063] The self-test module 13 and the fault alarm unit 14 of this application are integrated in the vehicle terminal 2. The self-test and fault alarm functions are realized through software algorithms and hardware circuits. The system calculates the physical distance between the vehicle and the card reader 1 in real time through wireless communication between the vehicle terminal 2 and the card reader 1, and then obtains the real-time speed of the vehicle. When the vehicle speed exceeds the preset limit, the system broadcasts an overspeed warning to the driver through the vehicle intelligent terminal, effectively preventing the safety hazards caused by speeding.

[0064] When the vehicle speed change exceeds the stall anomaly setting value, the system triggers emergency protection, such as automatically executing the stall emergency disconnection and release of the vehicle blocking device 11 to prevent the vehicle from going out of control and causing an accident. The emergency protection trigger module 4 is electrically connected to the vehicle terminal 2 to ensure the timeliness and effectiveness of the emergency measures.

[0065] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A traffic light sensing system for an underground inclined ramp, characterized in that, include: The card reader, deployed in the underground tunnel, is used to transmit and receive wireless signals with the vehicle-mounted terminal. The card reader is connected to the vehicle-mounted terminal via wireless communication. The vehicle-mounted terminal is configured to receive signals sent by the card reader and calculate the physical distance between the vehicle and the card reader using a bilateral ranging algorithm. The vehicle-mounted terminal transmits signals to the card reader via a wireless communication module. A speed calculation module is located in the vehicle-mounted terminal and is used to compare the distance difference between two ranging results to obtain the real-time physical speed of the vehicle. An emergency protection trigger module is used to trigger stall emergency protection when the vehicle speed change exceeds a stall anomaly set value. The emergency protection trigger module is electrically connected to the vehicle-mounted terminal. The card reader is also configured to trigger the vehicle-mounted smart terminal to broadcast an overspeed reminder to the driver via a wireless signal. In the emergency state trigger state, the vehicle-mounted terminal can receive a reply from the driver confirming the stall anomaly. The system executes the stall emergency disconnection release of the vehicle-stopping device based on the driver's reply or the vehicle speed change.

2. The underground inclined ramp traffic light sensing system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle-mounted terminal further includes: a signal receiving unit for receiving wireless signals sent by the card reader, the signal receiving unit being connected to the card reader via a wireless communication module; a distance calculation unit for calculating the physical distance between the vehicle and the card reader using a bilateral ranging algorithm based on the received signals; a speed monitoring unit for obtaining the real-time speed of the vehicle by comparing continuously calculated physical distances and determining whether the speed change exceeds a stall anomaly setting value; and a reminder broadcasting unit for broadcasting an overspeed reminder to the driver via the vehicle-mounted intelligent terminal when the speed change exceeds the stall anomaly setting value, the reminder broadcasting unit being connected to the audio output device of the vehicle-mounted terminal.

3. The underground inclined ramp traffic light sensing system according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The driver confirmation module is configured to receive confirmation of the stalling abnormality from the driver via voice response after the vehicle terminal broadcasts an overspeed warning. The driver confirmation module is connected to the voice recognition system of the vehicle terminal. The automatic execution module automatically executes the stall emergency disconnection and vehicle stop release operation when the system detects vehicle stalling and the driver does not respond or confirms the stalling abnormality, and the vehicle is not in an effective braking state. The automatic execution module is electrically connected to the vehicle terminal unit and the vehicle stop device.

4. The underground inclined ramp traffic light sensing system according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The traffic light control module is electrically connected to the card reader and the emergency protection trigger module. It is used to control the display status of the traffic lights in the underground roadway according to the real-time physical speed of the vehicle and the emergency protection trigger status, so as to indicate whether the vehicle can pass or stop. When the emergency protection trigger module is activated, the traffic light control module will control the traffic lights to display a prohibited state until the system confirms that the vehicle has returned to a safe speed or the emergency has been handled.

5. The underground inclined ramp traffic light sensing system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The vehicle terminal also includes: a self-test module configured to periodically perform self-tests on each functional unit of the vehicle terminal to ensure that each unit works normally; and a fault alarm unit electrically connected to the self-test module. When the self-test module detects a fault in the vehicle terminal, the fault alarm unit sends a fault alarm message through the vehicle terminal to remind the driver to repair or replace the vehicle terminal in a timely manner.