Adjustable expressway RSU and video snapshot device
By integrating ETC gantry RSUs and video capture devices into highway RSUs and video capture devices, the linkage between ETC and video capture is realized, solving the problem of information integration difficulties in the traditional toll collection mode and improving the management efficiency and image clarity of highways.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- BEIJING YUNXINGYU TRAFFIC SCI & TECH
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-19
AI Technical Summary
Traditional highway toll collection methods are inefficient, and the lack of linkage between the ETC system and video capture devices makes it difficult to integrate information and process illegal vehicles quickly and accurately.
Design an adjustable highway RSU and video capture device that integrates ETC gantry RSU and video capture equipment to achieve linkage between ETC and video capture. Equipped with a supplementary lighting structure and control box, it ensures clear image capture under different lighting conditions and achieves multi-angle capture through sliding components and infrared cameras.
It achieves seamless integration between ETC and video capture, improves the accuracy of vehicle traffic information collection and management efficiency, ensures clear capture under different lighting conditions, and enhances highway toll collection and management efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of transportation application technology, specifically an adjustable highway RSU and video capture device. Background Technology
[0002] In the field of highway toll management, with the increasing traffic flow and the growing demand for intelligent management, the traditional highway toll collection model has gradually exposed many problems. In the early days, manual toll collection was inefficient, and vehicles had to queue at toll stations to pay, which not only consumed a lot of time for drivers and passengers, but also easily caused traffic congestion, especially during peak traffic periods such as holidays.
[0003] Subsequently, ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) emerged, greatly improving the speed at which vehicles pass through toll stations. However, in practical applications, the ETC system alone still has some limitations. For example, some vehicles may have ETC device malfunctions or outstanding payments, preventing them from passing through ETC lanes normally, and subsequent processing is difficult to carry out quickly and accurately. While video capture technology can record vehicle traffic, it lacks effective linkage with the ETC system. Independent video capture devices cannot obtain relevant ETC information such as vehicle identity and payment status in a timely manner, making information integration difficult when tracing and processing vehicles that violate regulations, thus reducing management efficiency. Now, there is a need for an adjustable highway RSU and video capture device. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an adjustable highway RSU and video capture device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following technical solution: An adjustable highway RSU and video capture device, which includes a first fixed disc, a first vertical cage frame, a horizontal cage frame, a second vertical cage frame and a second fixed disc. The first fixed disc is installed with the first vertical cage frame, and the second fixed disc is installed with the second vertical cage frame. The top of the first vertical cage frame and the second vertical cage frame is installed with a horizontal cage frame. The first fixed disc is firmly connected to the first vertical cage frame, and the second fixed disc is firmly connected to the second vertical cage frame, providing vertical support for the overall device to ensure that the device maintains a suitable height and stable position above the road surface. The horizontal cage frame at the top connects the two vertical cage frames to form a structure similar to a gantry, on which an ETC gantry RSU device and a video capture device can be carried. The ETC gantry RSU is responsible for identifying the ETC tags of passing vehicles and obtaining vehicle information. The video capture device captures vehicle images according to preset logic and instructions while or after the RSU identifies the vehicle information, realizing the linkage work of ETC and video capture to complete the accurate collection and recording of highway vehicle passing information. A sliding component is installed on the horizontal cage frame, and a capture structure is installed on the sliding component. The capture structure can move flexibly on the horizontal cage frame through the sliding component, enabling the capture structure to adjust its position according to needs to ensure accurate capture of vehicles from different angles or positions. The capture structure integrates advanced image acquisition and processing technologies, and can quickly respond and capture vehicle images while or after the RSU identifies the vehicle information, realizing seamless linkage between ETC and video capture. Below the horizontal cage frame, there are a first light supplement structure and a second light supplement structure, which are mainly used to provide auxiliary lighting for the video capture device in case of insufficient light or at night to ensure that the captured vehicle images are clear. The angles and brightness of the light supplement structures can be finely adjusted according to actual needs to adapt to different lighting environments and capture requirements. On one side wall of the first vertical cage frame and the second vertical cage frame, a control box is fixed. As the core control component of the entire capture device, the control box integrates key components such as a control circuit board, a processor, and a memory, and is responsible for receiving vehicle identification information from the RSU and controlling the sliding component to drive the capture structure to move flexibly and capture accurately according to preset logic and instructions. The control box is also responsible for regulating the light supplement angles and brightness of the first light supplement structure and the second light supplement structure to ensure clear vehicle images can be obtained in different lighting environments.
[0006] Preferably, the first and second supplementary lighting structures are identical. The second supplementary lighting structure is equipped with a wire bracket, one end of which is fitted with a threaded mounting sleeve. A supplementary lighting mounting bracket is mounted at the bottom of the threaded mounting sleeve, and an energy-saving lamp is mounted on the supplementary lighting mounting bracket via a bearing seat. The energy-saving lamp uses a high-brightness LED light source, featuring low energy consumption, long lifespan, and soft light, effectively reducing energy consumption and maintenance costs. The wire bracket allows the supplementary lighting mounting bracket to be flexibly adjusted at the angle, ensuring that the light accurately illuminates the capture area, further improving the image quality. The threaded mounting sleeve provides a convenient installation and disassembly method, allowing users to quickly adjust or replace the supplementary lighting components according to actual needs.
[0007] Preferably, the sliding assembly is provided with a sliding track, which is installed at the bottom of the horizontal cage. The sliding track has a groove on which a fixed seat is mounted via a sliding member. The sliding member allows the fixed seat and the capture structure to move smoothly and stably along the sliding track, improving the flexibility of the capture structure and ensuring stability and accuracy when capturing images at different positions.
[0008] Preferably, the top of the sliding component is mounted on a guide block, the guide block is mounted on a guide rod, the two ends of the guide rod are sealed and fixed to a counterweight column, and the guide rod is fixed to a cross cage. The guide block and guide rod cooperate to provide a stable sliding track for the sliding component, ensuring its smoothness and straightness during movement. The counterweight column effectively balances the weight of the entire sliding assembly, further enhancing its stability. The smoothness of the capture structure during movement also ensures its accuracy when capturing images at different positions, providing a strong guarantee for the efficient operation of the adjustable highway RSU and video capture device.
[0009] Preferably, the capture structure is provided with a rectangular fixing plate, which is mounted on the front surface of the mounting base. An infrared camera is mounted on the rectangular fixing plate via an angle-rotating component. The infrared camera can flexibly adjust its angle with the angle-rotating component, ensuring all-round, multi-angle monitoring of vehicles. The flexibility of the capture structure also greatly enhances the accuracy of the capture, enabling more accurate capture of vehicle traffic information in adjustable highway RSUs and video capture devices. This provides a reliable basis for subsequent toll collection and management. The stable installation of the rectangular fixing plate ensures the stability of the infrared camera during long-term use, avoiding a decrease in capture quality due to shaking or displacement.
[0010] Preferably, a dust cover is installed at the front end of the upper surface of the infrared camera, and an RSU (Roadside Unit) reader is installed at the rear end of the upper surface of the infrared camera. The dust cover effectively prevents dust and debris from entering the interior of the infrared camera, ensuring its long-term clarity and service life. This is crucial for maintaining the high efficiency of the capture device. The RSU reader is responsible for identifying vehicle information passing through the ETC gantry. Working in conjunction with the infrared camera, it achieves rapid and accurate vehicle identification, greatly improving the efficiency of highway toll collection and management.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0012] This utility model's infrared camera can flexibly adjust its angle with the rotating component, ensuring all-round, multi-angle monitoring of vehicles. The flexibility of the capture structure also greatly enhances the accuracy of capture, enabling more accurate capture of vehicle traffic information in the adjustable highway RSU and video capture device. This provides a reliable basis for subsequent toll collection and management. The stable installation of the rectangular fixing plate ensures the stability of the infrared camera during long-term use, avoiding a decrease in capture quality due to shaking or displacement. The dust cover effectively prevents dust and debris from entering the infrared camera, ensuring its long-term clarity and service life, which is crucial for maintaining the high efficiency of the capture device. The RSU reader is responsible for identifying vehicle information passing through the ETC gantry. Working in conjunction with the infrared camera, it achieves fast and accurate vehicle identification, greatly improving the efficiency of highway toll collection and management. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the horizontal cage frame of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the supplementary lighting structure of this utility model;
[0016] In the diagram: 1. First fixed disc; 2. Control box; 3. First vertical cage frame; 4. Horizontal cage frame; 5. First supplementary lighting structure; 51. Wire bracket; 52. Threaded mounting sleeve; 53. Supplementary lighting lamp mounting bracket; 54. Energy-saving lamp; 6. Sliding assembly; 61. Sliding track; 62. Fixed seat; 63. Sliding component; 64. Counterweight column; 65. Guide block; 66. Guide rod; 7. Second vertical cage frame; 8. Second supplementary lighting structure; 9. Second fixed disc; 10. Snap-on structure; 101. Rectangular fixing piece; 102. Angle rotating component; 103. Infrared camera; 104. Dust cover; 105. RSU identification device. Detailed Implementation
[0017] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0018] Please see Figure 1-3, An embodiment provided by the present utility model: An adjustable highway RSU and video capture device, which includes a first fixed disc 1, a first vertical cage 3, a horizontal cage 4, a second vertical cage 7 and a second fixed disc 9. The first vertical cage 3 is installed on the first fixed disc 1, and the second vertical cage 7 is installed on the second fixed disc 9. The top of the first vertical cage 3 and the second vertical cage 7 is equipped with a horizontal cage 4. The first fixed disc 1 is firmly connected to the first vertical cage 3, and the second fixed disc 9 is firmly connected to the second vertical cage 7, providing vertical support for the overall device to ensure that the device maintains an appropriate height and stable position above the road surface. The horizontal cage 4 at the top connects the two vertical cages, forming a structure similar to a gantry, on which an ETC gantry RSU device and a video capture device can be carried. The ETC gantry RSU is responsible for identifying the ETC tags of passing vehicles and obtaining vehicle information. The video capture device captures vehicle images according to preset logic and instructions while or after the RSU identifies the vehicle information, realizing the linkage operation of ETC and video capture to complete the accurate collection and recording of highway vehicle passing information. A sliding component 6 is installed on the horizontal cage 4, and a capture structure 10 is installed on the sliding component 6. The capture structure 10 can move flexibly on the horizontal cage 4 through the sliding component 6, enabling the capture structure 10 to adjust its position according to needs to ensure accurate capture of vehicles from different angles or positions. The capture structure 10 integrates advanced image acquisition and processing technologies, and can quickly respond and capture vehicle images while or after the RSU identifies the vehicle information, realizing seamless linkage between ETC and video capture. Below the horizontal cage 4, there are a first supplementary lighting structure 5 and a second supplementary lighting structure 8. The first supplementary lighting structure 5 and the second supplementary lighting structure 8 are mainly used to provide auxiliary lighting for the video capture device in low-light or nighttime environments to ensure that the captured vehicle images are clear. The angles and brightness of the supplementary lighting structures can be finely adjusted according to actual needs to adapt to different lighting environments and capture requirements. On one side wall of the first vertical cage 3 and the second vertical cage 7, a control box 2 is fixed. The control box 2, as the core control component of the entire capture device, integrates key components such as a control circuit board, a processor, and a memory. It is responsible for receiving vehicle identification information from the RSU and controlling the sliding component 6 to drive the capture structure 10 to move flexibly and capture accurately according to preset logic and instructions. The control box 2 is also responsible for regulating the supplementary lighting angles and brightness of the first supplementary lighting structure 5 and the second supplementary lighting structure 8 to ensure clear vehicle images can be obtained in different lighting environments.
[0019] The first supplementary lighting structure 5 and the second supplementary lighting structure 8 have the same structure. The second supplementary lighting structure 8 is provided with a wire bracket 51. One end of the wire bracket 51 is equipped with a threaded mounting sleeve 52. The bottom of the threaded mounting sleeve 52 is equipped with a supplementary lighting lamp mounting bracket 53. The supplementary lighting lamp mounting bracket 53 is equipped with an energy-saving lamp 54 through a bearing seat. The energy-saving lamp 54 uses a high-brightness LED light source, which has the characteristics of low energy consumption, long life and soft light, and can effectively reduce energy consumption and reduce maintenance costs. The wire bracket 51 allows the supplementary lighting lamp mounting bracket 53 to flexibly adjust the angle, ensuring that the light can accurately illuminate the capture area, further improving the image quality of the capture. The threaded mounting sleeve 52 provides a convenient installation and disassembly method, which makes it easy for users to quickly adjust or replace the supplementary lighting components according to actual needs.
[0020] The sliding assembly 6 is equipped with a sliding track 61, which is installed at the bottom of the cross cage 4. A fixed seat 62 is mounted on the sliding groove of the sliding track 61 via a sliding member 63. The sliding member 63 allows the fixed seat 62 and the capture structure 10 to move smoothly and stably along the sliding track 61, improving the flexibility of the capture structure and ensuring stability and accuracy when capturing images at different positions. A guide block 65 is mounted on the top of the sliding member 63, and the guide block 65 is mounted on a guide rod 66. Both ends of the guide rod 66 are sealed and fixed to a counterweight column 64, which is also fixed to the cross cage 4. The guide block 65 and guide rod 66 work together to provide a stable sliding track for the sliding member 63, ensuring its smoothness and straightness during movement. The counterweight column 64 effectively balances the weight of the entire sliding assembly 6, further enhancing its stability. The smoothness of the capture structure 10 during movement also ensures its accuracy when capturing images at different positions, providing a strong guarantee for the efficient operation of the adjustable highway RSU and video capture device.
[0021] The capture structure 10 is equipped with a rectangular fixing piece 101, which is mounted on the front surface of the fixing base 62. An infrared camera 103 is mounted on the rectangular fixing piece 101 via an angle rotating component 102. The infrared camera 103 can flexibly adjust its angle with the angle rotating component 102, ensuring all-round and multi-angle monitoring of vehicles. The flexibility of the capture structure 10 also greatly enhances the accuracy of the capture, enabling more accurate capture of vehicle traffic information in adjustable highway RSU and video capture devices, providing a reliable basis for subsequent toll collection and management. The stable installation of the rectangular fixing piece 101 ensures the stability of the infrared camera 103 during long-term use, avoiding a decrease in capture quality due to shaking or displacement. A dust cover 104 is installed on the front end of the upper surface of the infrared camera 103, and an RSU reader 105 is installed on the rear end of the upper surface of the infrared camera 103. The dust cover 104 effectively prevents dust and debris from entering the infrared camera 103, ensuring its long-term clarity and service life. This is crucial for maintaining the high efficiency of the capture device. The RSU reader 105 is responsible for identifying vehicle information passing through the ETC gantry. Working in conjunction with the infrared camera 103, it achieves fast and accurate vehicle identification, greatly improving the efficiency of highway toll collection and management.
[0022] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. An adjustable highway RSU and video capture device, comprising a first fixed disc (1), a first vertical cage (3), a horizontal cage (4), a second vertical cage (7), and a second fixed disc (9), characterized in that: A first vertical cage frame (3) is installed on the first fixed disc (1), a second vertical cage frame (7) is installed on the second fixed disc (9), a horizontal cage frame (4) is installed on the top of the first vertical cage frame (3) and the second vertical cage frame (7), a sliding component (6) is installed on the horizontal cage frame (4), a capture structure (10) is installed on the sliding component (6), a first supplementary light structure (5) and a second supplementary light structure (8) are provided below the horizontal cage frame (4), and a control box (2) is fixed on one side wall of the first vertical cage frame (3) and the second vertical cage frame (7).
2. The adjustable highway RSU and video capture device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first supplementary lighting structure (5) and the second supplementary lighting structure (8) have the same structure. The second supplementary lighting structure (8) is provided with a wire bracket (51). One end of the wire bracket (51) is equipped with a threaded mounting sleeve (52). The bottom of the threaded mounting sleeve (52) is equipped with a supplementary lighting mounting bracket (53). The supplementary lighting mounting bracket (53) is equipped with an energy-saving lamp (54) through a bearing seat.
3. The adjustable highway RSU and video capture device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding component (6) is provided with a sliding rail (61), which is installed at the bottom of the horizontal cage (4). The sliding groove of the sliding rail (61) is fitted with a fixed seat (62) through a sliding member (63).
4. The adjustable highway RSU and video capture device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top of the sliding member (63) is mounted on the guide block (65), the guide block (65) is mounted on the guide rod (66), the two ends of the guide rod (66) are sealed and fixed on the counterweight column (64), and the guide rod (66) is fixed on the horizontal cage frame (4).
5. An adjustable highway RSU and video capture device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The capture structure (10) is provided with a rectangular fixing piece (101), which is installed on the front surface of the fixing base (62). An infrared camera (103) is installed on the rectangular fixing piece (101) through the angle rotating part (102).
6. An adjustable highway RSU and video capture device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A dust cover (104) is installed on the front end of the upper surface of the infrared camera (103), and an RSU identifier (105) is installed on the rear end of the upper surface of the infrared camera (103).