A self-service water filling device for service area trucks
By introducing a reset monitoring module into the self-service water filling device for trucks, and using a magnetic switch or pressure sensor to monitor the hose retraction status, the problem of equipment damage and safety hazards caused by unretracted hoses in existing technologies is solved, and automated monitoring and alarm functions are realized.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHEJIANG COMMERCIAL GRP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-09
AI Technical Summary
Existing truck water filling devices cannot monitor in real time whether the hose is properly retracted, which may cause the hose to be exposed for a long time, increasing maintenance costs and posing safety hazards.
Design a self-service water filling device for trucks in service areas. The device uses a reset monitoring module to monitor whether the hose is fully retracted via a magnetic switch or pressure sensor. It includes a fixed bracket and a movable bracket. The magnetic switch or pressure sensor feeds back signals to the control host to achieve automated monitoring and alarm.
Effective monitoring ensures that hoses are properly retracted, reducing equipment damage and safety hazards, lowering maintenance costs, and ensuring the integrity of the water filling process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of self-service water filling equipment for trucks, and specifically relates to a self-service water filling device for trucks in service areas. Background Technology
[0002] In highway service areas or logistics parks, self-service water filling devices for trucks are common equipment for replenishing cooling water to truck water tanks. In existing technology, traditional truck water filling devices usually consist of a water filling machine body, a water outlet pipe, a hose, and a water nozzle. Truck drivers need to manually extend the hose to the water tank position when using it, and then retract the hose to the outside of the device after filling the water.
[0003] However, existing devices cannot monitor in real time whether the hose is properly retracted. After adding water, the driver may neglect to retract the hose completely, leaving it exposed for a long time. This makes it susceptible to being run over by vehicles or damaged by environmental factors, increasing equipment maintenance costs. If the hose is not properly retracted, it may affect the use of subsequent vehicles and may even pose safety hazards such as entanglement or tripping. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a self-service water filling device for trucks in service areas, which can effectively monitor whether the hose has been retracted after water filling is completed.
[0005] The specific technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0006] A self-service water filling device for trucks in a service area includes an automatic water filling machine for trucks, a water outlet pipe fixedly connected to the automatic water filling machine for trucks, a flexible hose connected to the water outlet pipe, and a water nozzle fixedly connected to the end of the flexible hose.
[0007] The automatic water dispenser for trucks is equipped with a fixed bracket and a movable bracket located on the upper side of the fixed bracket. The fixed bracket is fixedly connected to the outside of the automatic water dispenser for trucks, and the movable bracket can move to the outside of the automatic water dispenser for trucks to adjust the distance between the fixed bracket and the movable bracket. The fixed bracket and the movable bracket are both fixedly connected to shafts inside, and the hose passes around the shafts inside the fixed bracket and the movable bracket in sequence.
[0008] The automatic water dispenser for trucks is fixedly connected to a reset monitoring module that is compatible with the movable support.
[0009] Furthermore, the reset monitoring module includes a monitoring mechanism and a monitored unit. The monitoring mechanism is fixedly connected to the outside of the automatic water dispenser of the truck, and the monitored unit is fixedly connected to the movable bracket.
[0010] The monitoring mechanism includes a housing fixedly connected to the automatic water filling machine of the truck, a magnetic switch fixedly connected inside the housing, and the monitored unit is a bar permanent magnet.
[0011] Furthermore, a nozzle bracket is fixedly connected to the outside of the automatic water filling machine for the truck, and the water nozzle can be inserted into the inside of the nozzle bracket. A magnet is fixedly connected to the nozzle bracket.
[0012] The technical effects achieved by this utility model are as follows:
[0013] This utility model discloses a self-service water filling device for trucks in service areas. By setting a reset monitoring module to monitor the movable bracket that drives the hose, it can effectively monitor whether the hose has been retracted after water filling is completed. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the movable support of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 4 This is a utility model Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.
[0018] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:
[0019] 1. Automatic water dispenser for truck; 2. Fixed bracket; 3. Shaft; 4. Rotary wheel; 5. Annular groove; 6. Movable bracket; 7. Connecting block; 8. Drive motor; 9. Threaded rod; 10. Guide rod; 11. Water outlet pipe; 12. Flexible hose; 13. Water outlet nozzle; 14. Nozzle holder; 15. Magnet block; 16. Monitoring mechanism; 17. Monitored unit. Detailed Implementation
[0020] To make the objectives and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with embodiments. It should be understood that the following text is merely used to describe one or more specific embodiments of this utility model and does not strictly limit the scope of protection specifically claimed by this utility model.
[0021] like Figures 1-4 As shown, a service area truck self-service water filling device includes a truck automatic water filling machine 1. The truck automatic water filling machine 1 is a mature existing technology, such as the AI truck self-service water filling machine disclosed in Chinese Patent No. CN211166614U.
[0022] The automatic water dispenser 1 for trucks is fixedly connected to a water outlet pipe 11, which is connected to a flexible hose 12. The end of the flexible hose 12 is fixedly connected to a water outlet nozzle 13. After the automatic water dispenser 1 for trucks is started, water is output through the water outlet pipe 11, then flows through the flexible hose 12 to the water outlet nozzle 13, and then flows out through the water outlet nozzle 13.
[0023] The core of this technical solution lies in the fact that the automatic water filling machine 1 for trucks is equipped with a fixed bracket 2 and a movable bracket 6 located on the upper side of the fixed bracket 2. The fixed bracket 2 is fixedly connected to the outside of the automatic water filling machine 1 for trucks, and the movable bracket 6 can move on the outside of the automatic water filling machine 1 for trucks to adjust the distance between the fixed bracket 2 and the movable bracket 6. The shaft 3 is fixedly connected inside both the fixed bracket 2 and the movable bracket 6. The hose 12 passes around the shaft 3 inside the fixed bracket 2 and the movable bracket 6 in sequence. When the distance between the movable bracket 6 and the fixed bracket 2 decreases, the hose 12 is limited between the fixed bracket 2 and the movable bracket 6. The pipe length is reduced, and more pipe length can be unwound, so that the water nozzle 13 can move to the truck water tank to add water to the truck water tank.
[0024] When the movable bracket 6 moves upward, the distance between the fixed bracket 2 and the movable bracket 6 increases, and the hose 12 is limited between the fixed bracket 2 and the movable bracket 6. This increases the pipe length, allowing the hose 12 to be effectively stored between the fixed bracket 2 and the movable bracket 6. Thus, the hose 12 can be stored on the outside of the automatic water dispenser 1 for trucks. A reset monitoring module adapted to the movable bracket 6 is fixedly connected to the outside of the automatic water dispenser 1 for trucks. When the movable bracket 6 moves to the top, the hose 12 is stored between the fixed bracket 2 and the movable bracket 6, and the reset monitoring module can detect that the movable bracket 6 has completed its reset. This effectively monitors whether the hose 12 has been stored after use.
[0025] If the hose 12 is not retracted after water filling is completed, the alarm can be activated through the control host inside the automatic water filling machine 1 of the truck to alert the driver. Alternatively, retracting the hose 12 can be considered a necessary step in the self-service water filling process of the truck. If the hose 12 is not retracted correctly, the self-service water filling process of the truck cannot be ended.
[0026] The reset monitoring module includes a monitoring mechanism 16 and a monitored unit 17. The monitoring mechanism 16 is fixedly connected to the outside of the automatic water filling machine 1 of the truck, and the monitored unit 17 is fixedly connected to the movable bracket 6. When the monitored unit 17 moves to a position opposite to the monitoring mechanism 16, the monitoring mechanism 16 can detect that the monitored unit 17 has arrived.
[0027] One configuration of the monitoring mechanism 16 and the monitored unit 17 is disclosed herein. The monitoring mechanism 16 includes a housing fixedly connected to the automatic water dispenser 1 of the truck. A magnetic switch is fixedly connected inside the housing. The monitored unit 17 is a bar-shaped permanent magnet. When the monitored unit 17 moves to be opposite to the monitoring mechanism 16, the magnetic switch is turned on and sends a feedback signal to the control host inside the automatic water dispenser 1 of the truck. The host displays 'Hose 12 has been retracted'. If it is not reset, the magnetic switch is not triggered, and the host prompts 'Please retract the hose 12', thus realizing automated monitoring.
[0028] The monitoring mechanism 16 and the monitored unit 17 are mature existing technologies that are widely used in door magnetic switch sensors of fire door monitoring systems. This technical solution will not be described in detail here.
[0029] Here, another structure of the monitoring mechanism 16 and the monitored unit 17 is disclosed. The monitoring mechanism 16 is a pressure sensor. When the monitored unit 17 moves to be in contact with the monitoring mechanism 16, the monitored unit 17 is subjected to pressure, and can send a feedback signal to the host inside the automatic water filling machine 1 of the truck.
[0030] Among them, such as Figures 1-2 As shown, one mode of movement of the movable support 6 is disclosed herein. The movable support 6 is vertically slidably connected to the outside of the automatic water dispenser 1 for trucks. It can be manually slid by the truck driver and then the position of the movable support 6 can be locked by a locking device such as a screw.
[0031] The movable support 6 can also slide via an electric device. Specifically, a connecting block 7 is fixedly connected to the outside of the movable support 6, and a drive motor 8 is fixedly connected to the outside of the automatic water dispenser 1 for trucks. A threaded rod 9 is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor 8. The threaded rod 9 and the connecting block 7 are threadedly connected. By starting the drive motor 8, the threaded rod 9 can be rotated, thereby moving the movable support 6. At the same time, after water is added, the truck driver can control the drive motor 8 to operate via a control button electrically connected to the outside of the automatic water dispenser 1 for trucks, thus facilitating the truck driver to move the movable support 6 and lock it after movement.
[0032] The automatic water dispenser 1 for trucks is also fixedly connected to the outside of a guide rod 10, and another connecting block 7 is fixedly connected to the outside of the movable support 6. The connecting block 7 is slidably connected to the outside of the guide rod 10, so that the vertical sliding of the movable support 6 is relatively stable.
[0033] like Figures 1-3 As shown, a rotating wheel 4 is rotatably connected to the outer side of the shaft 3. An annular groove 5 is provided on the outer side of the rotating wheel 4. The hose 12 is wrapped around the outer side of the rotating wheel 4. The setting of the rotating wheel 4 can reduce the wear of the hose 12 when it moves on the outer side of the shaft 3.
[0034] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, a nozzle bracket 14 is fixedly connected to the outside of the automatic water filling machine 1 for trucks. A magnet 15 is fixedly connected to the nozzle bracket 14. A magnetic block is fixedly connected to the outside of the water nozzle 13. At this time, the water nozzle 13 can be inserted into the nozzle bracket 14 for positioning. After positioning, the water nozzle 13 can be magnetically attracted by the magnet 15 to reinforce the water nozzle 13.
[0035] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model. Structures, devices, and operating methods not specifically described or explained in this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, shall be implemented using conventional methods in the field.
Claims
1. A self-service water refill device for trucks in service areas, characterized in that: The automatic water filling machine for trucks (1) is fixedly connected to a water outlet pipe (11), the water outlet pipe (11) is connected to a flexible hose (12), and the end of the flexible hose (12) is fixedly connected to a water outlet nozzle (13). The automatic water dispenser (1) for trucks is equipped with a fixed bracket (2) and a movable bracket (6) located on the upper side of the fixed bracket (2). The fixed bracket (2) is fixedly connected to the outside of the automatic water dispenser (1) for trucks. The movable bracket (6) can move on the outside of the automatic water dispenser (1) for trucks. The fixed bracket (2) and the movable bracket (6) are both fixedly connected with shafts (3). The hose (12) passes around the shafts (3) inside the fixed bracket (2) and the movable bracket (6) in sequence. The automatic water dispenser (1) for trucks is fixedly connected to a reset monitoring module that is compatible with the movable bracket (6).
2. The self-service water filling device for trucks in a service area according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reset monitoring module includes a monitoring mechanism (16) and a monitored unit (17). The monitoring mechanism (16) is fixedly connected to the outside of the automatic water filling machine (1) of the truck, and the monitored unit (17) is fixedly connected to the movable bracket (6). The monitoring mechanism (16) includes a housing fixedly connected to the automatic water filling machine (1) of the truck, and a magnetic switch is fixedly connected inside the housing. The monitored unit (17) is a bar permanent magnet.
3. The self-service water filling device for trucks in a service area according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable bracket (6) is vertically slidably connected to the outside of the automatic water filling machine (1) of the truck. A connecting block (7) is fixedly connected to the outside of the movable bracket (6). A drive motor (8) is fixedly connected to the outside of the automatic water filling machine (1) of the truck. A threaded rod (9) is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor (8). The threaded rod (9) and the connecting block (7) are threadedly connected.
4. A self-service water filling device for trucks in a service area according to claim 3, characterized in that: The automatic water filling machine (1) for trucks is also fixedly connected to a guide rod (10) on the outside, and another connecting block (7) is fixedly connected to the outside of the movable bracket (6). The connecting block (7) is slidably connected to the outside of the guide rod (10).
5. A self-service water filling device for trucks in a service area according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rotating wheel (4) is rotatably connected to the outer side of the shaft (3), and an annular groove (5) is provided on the outer side of the rotating wheel (4).
6. A self-service water filling device for trucks in a service area according to claim 1, characterized in that: The automatic water dispenser (1) for trucks is also fixedly connected to a nozzle bracket (14) on the outside, and the water nozzle (13) can be inserted into the nozzle bracket (14).
7. A self-service water filling device for trucks in a service area according to claim 6, characterized in that: A magnet (15) is fixedly connected to the nozzle bracket (14).