Warning post cleaning device

Abstract

The application provides a warning pile cleaning device, which comprises a dump truck, a track system arranged on the dump truck, a horizontal transverse track and a longitudinal track, the transverse track is arranged on the longitudinal track and is in sliding connection with the longitudinal track, a washing device workbench in the shape of a plate is arranged on the transverse track, a washing device workstation for cleaning warning piles is arranged on the upper surface of the washing device workbench, the washing device workbench is in sliding connection with the transverse track, a driving system comprises a transverse control motor arranged on the transverse track, the transverse control motor is used for controlling the sliding of the washing device workbench on the transverse track, and the driving system further comprises a longitudinal control motor arranged on the longitudinal track, the longitudinal control motor is used for controlling the sliding of the transverse track on the longitudinal track.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of highway facility cleaning devices, and in particular to a warning post cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] Warning posts are a type of highway traffic safety facility, appearing as striped, column-shaped objects. They are typically made of rigid steel pipes or flexible TPU pillars, and are designed to extend approximately 80cm above the road surface. Warning posts are usually fixed to the road surface with screws. However, with heavy traffic and dust on the road, the surface of warning posts easily accumulates dust and other contaminants after a period of time, obscuring the reflective stripes and reducing their visibility. Regular cleaning of the warning posts is necessary; otherwise, they can pose a traffic safety hazard. Furthermore, highways are the face of a city, and their cleanliness directly impacts the city's image. Clean highways and warning posts provide a pleasant driving experience and enhance the city's image. Conversely, dirty highways leave a negative impression. In addition, long-term exposure to wind, sun, and rain can damage highway posts, causing corrosion and rust. Regular cleaning and appropriate maintenance can extend the lifespan of the posts, reduce replacement frequency, and lower maintenance costs.

[0003] In the current technology, most cleaning is still done by cleaning staff using towels or rags. Since the warning posts are usually lower than a person's height, cleaning staff need to bend over or squat down to do so, which is labor-intensive and has poor cleaning efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, this application provides a warning post cleaning device capable of automatically cleaning warning posts. The specific structure includes: a dump truck; a track system mounted on the dump truck, including horizontally arranged transverse and longitudinal tracks, the transverse track being mounted on and slidably connected to the longitudinal track; a washing device workbench, plate-shaped, mounted on the transverse track, with a washing device workstation mounted on the upper surface of the workbench, the workbench being slidably connected to the transverse track, and the workstation used for cleaning the warning posts; and a drive system including a transverse control motor mounted on the transverse track for controlling the sliding of the washing device workbench on the transverse track, and a longitudinal control motor mounted on the longitudinal track for controlling the sliding of the transverse track on the longitudinal track.

[0005] Using the aforementioned possible implementation method, the warning posts are cleaned by using a washing device workbench on a dump truck. The drive system controls the movement of the washing device workbench, thereby cleaning the warning posts at different positions and angles, and cleaning different parts of the warning posts, thus replacing manual cleaning.

[0006] As one possible implementation, the washing device workstation includes: a winch motor mounted on the upper surface of the washing device workbench; a support column vertically mounted on the upper surface of the washing device workbench, with a support pulley at the top of the support column; and a support arm hinged to the side surface of the support column, with a cleaning module at the end of the support arm. The end of the support arm is connected to the winch motor via a steel wire rope, which passes around the support pulley and connects the winch motor to the support arm.

[0007] Using the above-mentioned possible implementation methods, the winch motor controls the support arm through a steel wire rope, thereby realizing the vertical movement of the cleaning module.

[0008] As one possible implementation, the cleaning module includes: a connecting rod fixedly disposed at the end of the support arm; two cleaning components respectively disposed at both ends of the connecting rod and extending downward; and a high-speed motor disposed on the support arm for driving the two cleaning components.

[0009] As one possible implementation, the cleaning module also includes a camera mounted on the connecting rod, and the camera is connected to an image processing module.

[0010] Using the above possible implementation methods, the camera is used to identify warning posts and the image processing module generates a cleaning path.

[0011] As a possible implementation, it also includes: a water tank, mounted on the dump truck; and multiple nozzles, mounted on the support arm and facing the two cleaning components respectively, with the multiple nozzles connected to the water tank via pipelines.

[0012] As one possible implementation, the transverse track consists of two parallel first tracks; the longitudinal track consists of two parallel second tracks.

[0013] As one possible implementation, the dump truck is equipped with a generator, which provides power to the lateral control motor, the longitudinal control motor, the winch motor, and the high-speed motor.

[0014] As one possible implementation, the dump truck is equipped with a control box, which is used to control the lateral control motor, the longitudinal control motor, the winch motor, and the high-speed motor.

[0015] As one possible implementation, the control box is wirelessly connected to a handheld controller.

[0016] As one possible implementation, the cleaning component is a roller brush. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The various technical features of this application and their relationships will be further explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings are exemplary; some technical features are not shown to scale, and some drawings may omit technical features commonly used in the art to which this application pertains that are not essential for understanding and implementing this application, or additionally show technical features that are not essential for understanding and implementing this application. In other words, the combination of various technical features shown in the drawings is not intended to limit this application. Furthermore, throughout this application, the same reference numerals refer to the same things. Specific descriptions of the drawings are as follows:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the mobile platform in the warning post cleaning device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a top view of the mobile platform in the warning post cleaning device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the washing device workstation in the warning post cleaning device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning module in the warning post cleaning device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the handheld controller in the warning post cleaning device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1-Warning post cleaning device; 2-Handheld controller; 3-Warning post; 4-Ground; 5-Dump truck; 10-Control box; 20-Water tank; 30-Generator; 40-Washing device workbench; 50-Rail system; 51-Transverse track; 52-Longitudinal track; 53-Transverse control motor; 54-Longitudinal control motor; 60-Washing device workstation; 100-Windmill motor; 200-Support column; 210-Support pulley; 300-Support arm; 310-Hinge joint; 320-High-speed motor; 330-Sprayer head; 400-Cleaning module; 410-Cleaning component; 420-Camera; 430-Universal head; 500-Wire rope. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The specific embodiments of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] like Figure 1 As shown, this application provides a warning post cleaning device 1, which can automatically clean warning posts 3. Its specific structure consists of a dump truck 5, a track system 50, a washing device workbench 40, and a drive system.

[0026] Among them, such as Figure 2 As shown, the track system 50 is installed on the dump truck 5. Specifically, it includes a transverse track 51 and a longitudinal track 52. The transverse track 51 is mounted on and slidably connected to the longitudinal track 52, allowing it to slide along the longitudinal track 52. The washing device workbench 40 is mounted on the transverse track 51 and slides along it powered by a transverse control motor 53. The transverse control motor 53 is mounted on the transverse track 51. The sliding of the transverse track 51 is powered by a longitudinal control motor 54 mounted on the longitudinal track 52.

[0027] In this embodiment, as Figure 2 As shown, the transverse track 51 consists of two parallel first tracks; the longitudinal track 52 consists of two parallel second tracks. The specifications of the first and second tracks can be selected according to actual conditions. Furthermore, in other embodiments, other numbers of first and / or second tracks can be used, for example, three first tracks and four second tracks.

[0028] In this embodiment, the lateral control motor 53 drives the washing device worktable 40 to slide on the lateral track 51 via a lead screw mechanism; the longitudinal control motor 54 drives the lateral track 51 to slide on the longitudinal track 52 via a lead screw mechanism. Alternatively, in other embodiments, other mechanisms can be used for sliding drive, such as synchronous belts, linear motors, linkage / cam mechanisms, etc.

[0029] The washing device workbench 40 is plate-shaped and is mounted on and slidably connected to the transverse rail 51. A washing device workstation 60 is provided on the upper surface of the washing device workbench 40.

[0030] Among them, such as Figure 3As shown, the washing device workstation 60 includes a winch-type motor 100 mounted on the upper surface of the washing device worktable 40. It also includes a support column 200 vertically mounted on the upper surface of the washing device worktable 40. A support pulley 210 is provided at the top of the support column 200. A support arm 300 is connected to the side surface of the support column 200 via a hinge joint 310. A cleaning module 400 is provided at the end of the support arm 300. The end of the support arm 300 is connected to the winch-type motor 100 via a steel wire rope 500. The steel wire rope 500 passes around the support pulley 210, connecting the winch-type motor 100 and the support arm 300.

[0031] In this embodiment, the cleaning module 400 is connected to the end of the support arm 300 via a universal joint 430. Preferably, the universal joint 430 is equipped with a stepper motor, which allows for precise control of the displacement of the cleaning module 400.

[0032] Among them, such as Figure 3 As shown, the cleaning module 400 includes a connecting rod fixedly mounted at the end of the support arm 300. Cleaning components 410 extending downwards to the ground 4 are respectively provided at both ends of the connecting rod. Figure 4 As shown, the system also includes a high-speed motor 320 mounted on the support arm 300 to drive the two cleaning components 410. The cleaning module 400 also includes a camera 420 mounted on the connecting rod. The camera 420 is connected to an image processing module. The camera 420 identifies the warning post 3 and generates a cleaning path through the image processing module. The cleaning path ensures that the cleaning components can fully cover the surface of the warning post, avoiding omissions or repeated cleaning that may occur during manual operation.

[0033] In addition, such as Figure 3 and 4 As shown, the cleaning module 400 also includes a water tank 20 mounted on the dump truck 5 and multiple nozzles 330 mounted on the support arm 300. The multiple nozzles 330 are connected to the water tank 20 via pipes and are directed towards the two cleaning components. The water tank 20 is used to store cleaning agent.

[0034] In this embodiment, the water tank 20 has a volume of 0.5 cubic meters. Alternatively, in other embodiments, water tanks 20 with other volumes can be used, such as a 1 cubic meter water tank 20.

[0035] In this embodiment, the cleaning component 410 is a roller brush. However, in other embodiments, other types of cleaning components 410 may be used, such as high-pressure nozzles.

[0036] Among them, such as Figure 4As shown, the high-speed motor 320 drives one of the roller brushes to rotate via a chain or belt, and the driven roller brush then drives the other roller brush to rotate via another chain or belt. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the high-speed motor 320 can drive two roller brushes simultaneously.

[0037] Preferably, in this embodiment, a waterproof transmission mechanism is used to drive the cleaning components to prevent problems such as rusting that could lead to transmission failure. The waterproof transmission mechanism can be, for example, a stainless steel gear set or a waterproof chain and sprocket assembly.

[0038] The dump truck 5 is equipped with a generator 30 and a control box 10. The generator 30 provides power to the lateral control motor 53, the longitudinal control motor 54, the winch motor 100, and the high-speed motor 320. The control box 10 controls the lateral control motor 53, the longitudinal control motor 54, the winch motor 100, and the high-speed motor 320.

[0039] In this embodiment, the lateral control motor 53, the longitudinal control motor 54, and the winch motor 100 are stepper motors. The stepper motor converts the input electrical pulse signal into mechanical angular displacement or linear displacement, and the rotation angle of the motor is precisely controlled by controlling the number of pulses. The warning post cleaning device 1 involved in this embodiment cleans along the cleaning path, ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of the cleaning process. In other embodiments, other control methods such as servo motors can also be used to achieve the same efficiency and accuracy in the cleaning process.

[0040] In this embodiment, a dump truck 5 is used as the carrier, and the front and rear warning lights on the dump truck 5 can increase safety during construction. In other embodiments, other types of dump trucks 5 can also be used, such as flatbed trucks or unmanned vehicles.

[0041] Among them, the control box 10 and the handheld controller 2 (such as Figure 5 (As shown) Wireless connection. This allows operators to directly control the washing unit workstation 60 using a handheld controller 2.

[0042] In this embodiment, the image processing module can be integrated into the control box 10. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the image processing module can be integrated into the handheld controller 2, or in other locations on the dump truck 5.

[0043] Preferably, the warning post cleaning device 1 according to the embodiments of this application replaces water with low-temperature glass cleaner when used in winter to ensure normal operation in winter.

[0044] In this embodiment, the warning post cleaning device 1 involved in this application uses a dump truck as the vehicle carrier. The front and rear warning lights on the dump truck increase safety during construction. In other embodiments, other types of vehicle carriers can also be used, such as flatbed trucks or unmanned vehicles.

[0045] The specific process of the warning post cleaning device 1 involved in this application embodiment is as follows: The generator 30 is started, and the control box 10 is switched on, mainly to receive signals from the handheld controller 2. When the vehicle travels to the warning post 3, the distance and position are determined by the camera 420. The operator uses the handheld controller 2 to control the lateral control motor 53 to maintain a fixed position. The lateral control motor 53 is then controlled to move the washing device workstation 60 to the right side of the vehicle via the lateral track 51. Finally, the handheld controller 2 controls the winch motor 100 to lower the brush head to the height of the warning post 3. Operate the handheld controller 2 to control the high-speed motor 320, causing the roller brush to rotate at approximately 300 rpm. Then, control the handheld controller 2 to open the nozzle 330, initiating water spraying. The vehicle moves slowly forward, the nozzle 330 wetting the warning post 3, followed by the roller brush cleaning, completing the cleaning of one warning post 3. Once the cleaning path is adjusted, cleaning operations can be performed continuously. When the operation is complete, control the handheld controller 2 to stop the nozzle 330, control the high-speed motor 320 to rotate the roller brush, and control the winch motor 100 to lift the brush head. Control the lateral control motor 53 to return to the original position via the lateral track 51, continuing to the next work location. The washing device workbench 40 is installed on the lateral track 51 and the longitudinal track 52, facilitating overall lifting and unloading, and ensuring that disassembly does not affect the normal use of the dump truck.

[0046] In this embodiment, the water tank 20, generator 30, and washing device workbench 40 are fixedly mounted on the dump truck 5 using quick-release connectors. Alternatively, in other embodiments, other connection methods can be used, such as riveting or welding.

[0047] Preferably, for safety reasons during the cleaning operation, guardrails can be installed on the dump truck 5, and conspicuous operation warning signs can be placed on the guardrails. In addition, emergency stop buttons can be installed on the handheld controller 2 and the dump truck 5.

[0048] In summary, the warning post cleaning device 1 described in this application can clean the warning posts 3, reducing labor costs while improving operational safety. Furthermore, it can also solve the problem of difficulty in cleaning the warning posts 3 in cold weather.

[0049] The term “comprising” as used throughout this application should not be construed as limited to what is listed thereafter; it does not exclude other structural elements or steps.

[0050] It is understood that those skilled in the art can combine the features mentioned in one or more embodiments throughout this application with features from other embodiments in any appropriate manner to implement this application.

[0051] Note that the above are merely preferred embodiments and the technical principles employed in this application. Those skilled in the art will understand that this application is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, and various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions can be made without departing from the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, although this application has been described in detail through the above embodiments, this application is not limited to the above embodiments. Many other equivalent embodiments may be included without departing from the technical concept of this application, all of which fall within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A warning post cleaning device, characterized in that, include: Dump truck; A track system is installed on the dump truck, including horizontally arranged transverse tracks and longitudinal tracks, wherein the transverse tracks are arranged on the longitudinal tracks and are slidably connected to the longitudinal tracks; The washing device workbench is plate-shaped and is set on the transverse track. A washing device workstation is set on the upper surface of the washing device workbench. The washing device workbench is slidably connected to the transverse track. The washing device workstation is used to clean the warning posts. The drive system includes a lateral control motor mounted on the lateral track, which controls the sliding of the washing device worktable on the lateral track. It also includes a longitudinal control motor mounted on the longitudinal track, which controls the sliding of the lateral track on the longitudinal track.

2. The warning post cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The washing device workstation includes: A winch-type motor is installed on the upper surface of the worktable of the washing device; A support column is vertically installed on the upper surface of the workbench of the washing device, and a support pulley is provided at the top of the support column. A support arm is hinged to the side surface of the support column. A cleaning module is provided at the end of the support arm. The end of the support arm is connected to the winch motor via a steel wire rope. The steel wire rope passes around the support pulley and connects the winch motor and the support arm.

3. The warning post cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cleaning module includes: A connecting rod is fixedly installed at the end of the support arm; Two cleaning components are respectively located at both ends of the connecting rod and extend downwards; A high-speed motor, mounted on the support arm, is used to drive the two cleaning components to clean the warning post.

4. The warning post cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The cleaning module also includes a camera, which is mounted on the connecting rod and connected to an image processing module.

5. The warning post cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that, Also includes: A water tank is installed on the dump truck; Multiple nozzles are mounted on the support arm and face the two cleaning components respectively. The multiple nozzles are connected to the water tank through pipelines.

6. The warning post cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transverse track consists of two parallel first tracks; The longitudinal track consists of two parallel second tracks.

7. The warning post cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The dump truck is equipped with a generator, which provides power to the lateral control motor, the longitudinal control motor, the winch motor, and the high-speed motor.

8. The warning post cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The dump truck is equipped with a control box, which is used to control the lateral control motor, the longitudinal control motor, the winch motor, and the high-speed motor.

9. The warning post cleaning device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The control box is wirelessly connected to a handheld controller.

10. The warning post cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The cleaning component is a roller brush.

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