A U-shaped process automation rail hoist truck red light monitoring system
By introducing a red-light violation monitoring system into the automated rail-mounted container trucks in U-shaped yard processes, the safety hazards during interactive operations of container trucks have been resolved. This has enabled automated data processing and vehicle information recording, improving the safety and efficiency of yard operations.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUANGXI QINZHOU FREE TRADE PORT ZONE SHENGGANG TERM CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-02
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-19
AI Technical Summary
In automated container terminals with U-shaped yard processes, there is a safety hazard of heavy objects falling when trucks finish their interactive operations or other vehicles are driving in the return lane and intersecting with the rail-mounted sling containers. Traditional management lacks automated equipment and information management, making it impossible to achieve real-time data sharing and collaborative operations.
Design a U-shaped automated rail-mounted gantry crane red-light violation monitoring system, including a front-end subsystem and a transmission and back-end management subsystem. Through components such as cameras, traffic light signal detectors, supplementary lights, and terminal servers, the system can automatically capture, record, transmit, and process red-light violation behavior of gantry cranes. Combined with video surveillance and license plate recognition functions, it can record the information of passing vehicles in real time.
It improves the safety and efficiency of yard operations, reduces the risk of accidents caused by human error, provides intelligent decision support, reduces the safety risks when vehicles and rail-mounted containers intersect, and enhances the stability and reliability of the logistics chain.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of yard safety management technology, specifically relating to a U-shaped process automated rail-mounted crane truck red-light violation monitoring system. Background Technology
[0002] With the rapid development of the logistics industry, the operation and management of container yards have become increasingly complex. In automated container terminals with U-shaped yard technology, when trucks leave the yard from the other side of the return lane after interacting with rail-mounted gantry cranes, they pass through the gantry crane equipment, sometimes resulting in rail-mounted sling containers crossing that return lane. During the process of container grabbing, stacking, and passing through the return lane, the intersection of vehicles traveling in the return lane and rail-mounted sling containers poses significant safety hazards, potentially leading to cargo damage and personnel injuries. Traditional yard management relies on manual supervision, lacks automated equipment and information management, and cannot achieve real-time data sharing and collaborative operations, hindering rapid information flow and scientific decision-making.
[0003] To address the significant safety hazard of heavy objects falling when container trucks complete their interactive operations or when other vehicles are traveling in the return lane and intersect with the rail-mounted sling boxes, this application proposes a U-shaped automated rail-mounted container truck red-light violation monitoring system to improve the safety of yard operations.
[0004] The information disclosed in this background section is intended only to enhance the understanding of the overall background of this utility model and should not be construed as an admission or in any way implying that the information constitutes prior art known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a U-shaped automated rail-mounted gantry crane red-light monitoring system to solve the safety hazard of heavy objects falling when the gantry cranes have completed their interactive operations or when other vehicles are traveling in the return lane and there is an intersection with the rail-mounted gantry crane box.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0007] A U-shaped automated track-mounted crane truck red-light violation monitoring system includes:
[0008] The front-end subsystem is used to collect, analyze, process, store, and upload front-end data;
[0009] The transmission and back-end management subsystem includes a transmission section and a back-end management section; the transmission section is used to complete the transmission and exchange of data, images, and videos; the back-end management section consists of a platform server and a monitoring system, used to realize the aggregation, processing, storage, and analysis of relevant data within the jurisdiction.
[0010] Preferably, the front-end subsystem includes a front camera, a traffic light signal detector, a supplementary light, and a terminal server; the camera is connected to the traffic light signal detector via a network cable; the traffic light signal detector receives traffic light signals from the PLC and sends them to the camera via 485 communication; the terminal server is used to judge, monitor, and record the truck's red light violation behavior.
[0011] Preferably, the transmission and back-end management subsystem includes a central control switch, a platform server, a monitoring host, and a display; the platform server is equipped with red light violation management software, which is used to receive red light violation records pushed by the terminal server and realize the functions of monitoring, verifying, retrieving, and analyzing red light violations.
[0012] Preferably, the camera uses a GMOS electronic police capture unit, and red light violation information and license plate information are transmitted using TCP.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0014] (1) The U-shaped automated rail crane truck red light monitoring system of this utility model intuitively shows the truck driver whether it is safe to pass through the simple traffic rule of "stop at red light and go at green light", eliminating the complicated communication method, reducing the difficulty of operation and improving work efficiency.
[0015] (2) The U-shaped process automation rail crane truck red light monitoring system of this utility model realizes automatic capture, recording, transmission and processing of truck red light violations by organically combining the front-end subsystem, transmission and back-end management subsystem.
[0016] (3) The U-shaped process automation rail crane truck red light monitoring system of this utility model has multiple functions such as video monitoring, license plate recognition, and automatic recording of violations. It can record the information of passing vehicles in real time, improve the safety and efficiency of yard operations, and has achieved good results in practical applications, providing a strong guarantee for the safety management of the yard. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a top view of the storage yard where the camera and traffic light positions of the monitoring system of this utility model are located;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a side view of the camera and traffic light positions in the monitoring system of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a single-line diagram of the monitoring system of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4This is a flowchart of the monitoring system of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 5 This is a diagram illustrating the location where a vehicle running a red light triggers the camera's capture.
[0022] Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating location two where a vehicle running a red light triggers the camera's capture.
[0023] Figure 7 This is a diagram illustrating location three where a vehicle running a red light triggers the camera's capture. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The technical solution of this utility model patent will be clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the utility model.
[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0027] See attached document Figure 1-3 A U-shaped automated rail-mounted gantry crane red-light violation monitoring system is proposed, consisting of a front-end subsystem and a transmission and back-end management subsystem. It automatically captures, records, transmits, and processes red-light violation data of motor vehicles. The system also features license plate recognition and can record real-time vehicle information.
[0028] The front-end subsystem is responsible for the collection, analysis, processing, storage, and uploading of front-end data. It mainly consists of cameras, traffic light signal detectors, supplementary lighting, terminal servers, and other related components. Red light violation information and license plate information are transmitted using TCP. In the transmission and back-end management subsystem, the transmission part is responsible for the transmission and exchange of data, images, and videos, while the back-end management part is responsible for the aggregation, processing, storage, and analysis of relevant data within the jurisdiction. It consists of a platform server and a monitoring system.
[0029] In this embodiment, two cameras are installed at the exit gate of the truck lane. These cameras are connected to the electrical room via network cables for monitoring the lane. A Layer 2 switch, a terminal server, and traffic light signal detectors are installed in the electrical room and connected to a standalone network. The traffic light signal detectors receive traffic light signals (220VAC switching signals) from the PLC and transmit them to the cameras via RS-485 communication. The terminal server in the electrical room judges, monitors, and records red-light violations by trucks. A platform server is installed in the central control room, containing red-light violation management software. This software receives red-light violation records pushed by the terminal server and performs functions such as monitoring, verifying, retrieving, and analyzing data related to red-light violations.
[0030] See attached document Figure 4-7 This utility model's U-shaped automated track-mounted crane truck red-light violation monitoring system, while monitoring and capturing images of vehicles running red lights in a single-direction lane, continuously takes three images reflecting the red-light violation process for each violation. (Attached...) Figure 4 This reflects the system's workflow; Appendix Figure 5 This reflects situations where a motor vehicle has not reached the stop line, and clearly identifies the vehicle type, the red traffic light, and the stop line; (Attached) Figure 6 This indicates that a motor vehicle has crossed the stop line, and clearly identifies the vehicle type, license plate number, traffic light (red), and stop line; (Attached) Figure 7 This system reflects situations where motor vehicles cross the stop line and continue moving forward, clearly identifying the vehicle type, the red traffic light, and the stop line. The system monitors and captures images of passing vehicles in real time. Each red-light violation record consists of three images, clearly showing the complete process of the vehicle failing to reach the stop line, crossing the stop line, and continuing forward after crossing the stop line. The images of the violation are positioned at an appropriate distance to clearly reflect the process of the vehicle running a red light.
[0031] This utility model's U-shaped automated track-mounted crane truck red-light violation monitoring system employs advanced image processing and pattern recognition technology. It can automatically identify license plates, vehicle types, and whether red lights have been run, transmitting the relevant information to management personnel in real time. The front-end camera uses a GMOS electronic police capture unit, which, when paired with a deep learning hardware platform and algorithms, achieves high vehicle recognition accuracy and a low false alarm rate. It does not trigger alarms due to interference from animals, tree branches, fallen leaves, or changes in light and shadow within the protected area; vehicles are only detected when they enter the protected area, resulting in more accurate detection.
[0032] The system has built-in video recognition capabilities, supporting license plate recognition, video triggering, vehicle body color recognition, and vehicle type recognition, as well as the capture of traffic information and violation detection. The system supports data analysis and decision support across different dimensions, including the total number of red-light violations, year-on-year and month-on-month changes, and data trend displays; it also supports rankings of vehicle red-light violations by frequency, location, and type. Using this data, the terminal can intelligently analyze red-light violation data, providing effective evidence for subsequent penalties and yard vehicle management. Simultaneously, it significantly reduces the risks associated with vehicles traveling in return lanes and crossing paths with tracked container slings, ensuring safe operation of the automated container terminal.
[0033] In practical applications, the truck red-light violation monitoring system of this embodiment can effectively reduce traffic accidents caused by human negligence, improve the safety management level of the container yard, and achieve high efficiency and safety in yard operations. The application of the truck red-light violation monitoring system is of great significance for improving the operational efficiency and safety of container yards. It not only reduces the risk of accidents caused by human error but also improves the overall operational efficiency of the yard through intelligent decision-making. Furthermore, the introduction of the truck red-light violation monitoring system in this embodiment helps improve the working environment of drivers, reduce their psychological burden, and thus enhance the stability and reliability of the entire logistics chain.
[0034] The foregoing description of specific exemplary embodiments of the present invention is for illustrative and explanatory purposes. These descriptions are not intended to limit the present invention to the precise forms disclosed, and it will be apparent that many changes and variations can be made in accordance with the foregoing teachings. The exemplary embodiments were chosen and described in order to explain the specific principles of the present invention and its practical application, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to implement and utilize various different exemplary embodiments of the present invention, as well as various different choices and variations. The scope of the present invention is intended to be defined by the claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A U-shaped automated track-mounted crane truck red-light violation monitoring system, characterized in that, include: The front-end subsystem is used to collect, analyze, process, store, and upload front-end data; The transmission and back-end management subsystem includes a transmission section and a back-end management section; the transmission section is used to complete the transmission and exchange of data, images, and videos; the back-end management section consists of a platform server and a monitoring system, used to realize the aggregation, processing, storage, and analysis of relevant data within the jurisdiction.
2. The U-shaped process automation track crane red light violation monitoring system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front-end subsystem includes a front camera, a traffic light signal detector, a supplementary light, and a terminal server; the camera is connected to the traffic light signal detector via a network cable; the traffic light signal detector receives traffic light signals from the PLC and sends them to the camera via 485 communication; the terminal server is used to judge, monitor, and record the truck's red light violation behavior.
3. The U-shaped process automation track crane red light violation monitoring system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission and back-end management subsystem includes a central control switch, a platform server, a monitoring host, and a display. The platform server is equipped with red light violation management software, which is used to receive red light violation records pushed by the terminal server and realize the functions of monitoring, verifying, retrieving, and analyzing red light violations.
4. The U-shaped process automation track crane red light violation monitoring system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The camera uses a GMOS electronic police capture unit, and red light violation information and license plate information are transmitted via TCP.