A highway electromechanical inspection and maintenance device
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- TECH TRAFFIC ENG GRP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electromechanical inspection and maintenance technology for highways, and in particular to a highway electromechanical inspection and maintenance device. Background Technology To ensure the normal operation of communication, toll collection, monitoring, and video systems on highways, automated inspection vehicles are typically used to conduct efficient inspections, fault warnings, and rapid maintenance of communication, monitoring, and other electromechanical equipment on highways by integrating mechanical structures, sensors, and digital technologies.
[0002] Existing automated inspection vehicles are usually equipped with inspection cameras on their roofs. Since these cameras are typically exposed, strong sunlight can easily affect their ability to monitor highway surveillance equipment during daytime inspections and maintenance, thus impacting the effectiveness of the inspections of highway electromechanical systems. Utility Model Content
[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a highway electromechanical inspection and maintenance device to address the problem that strong external light can easily affect the monitoring of highway surveillance equipment by inspection cameras during daytime inspections and maintenance of highway monitoring equipment by automated inspection vehicles.
[0004] Includes: an automatic inspection vehicle; a sunshade mechanism, the sunshade mechanism including a bracket disposed on the upper surface of the automatic inspection vehicle, a connecting frame being engaged with the inner wall of the bracket, a baffle being slidably connected to the surface of the bracket, and a shield being slidably connected to the surface of the connecting frame.
[0005] In one embodiment, the inner walls of both the card holder and the connecting frame are slidably connected with rubber rods, one of the rubber rods having its surface engaged with the inner wall of the shield, and the other rubber rod having its surface engaged with the inner wall of the cover.
[0006] In one embodiment, an elastic pad is fixedly connected to one side of both the card holder and the connecting frame, and one side of the elastic pad contacts one end of the rubber rod.
[0007] In one embodiment, two fixed frames are slidably connected to the lower end of the inner wall of the connecting frame, and the surface of the fixed frame is engaged with the lower end of the inner wall of the frame.
[0008] In one embodiment, a spring is fixedly connected to one end of the fixing frame, and the other end of the spring is fixedly connected to the lower end of the inner wall of the connecting frame.
[0009] In one embodiment, a positioning frame is slidably connected to the inner wall of the connecting frame, and the surface of the positioning frame is engaged with the inner wall of the fixed frame. A spring pushes the fixed frame to move and engage it within the mounting bracket, while the positioning frame slides into the fixed frame and connecting frame, thus achieving stable installation of the shield and cover on the automatic inspection vehicle and ensuring effective sunshade for the inspection camera.
[0010] In one embodiment, a limiting rod is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting frame, and the inner wall of the positioning frame is slidably connected to the surface of the limiting rod.
[0011] In one embodiment, a support ring is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the automatic inspection vehicle, and the bottom end of the card holder and the connecting frame contacts the top end of the support ring. Beneficial effects
[0012] 1. By using a shield and a cover together, the top of the inspection camera on the automatic inspection vehicle is shaded, thereby reducing the interference of strong external light on the inspection camera and ensuring the inspection effect of the inspection camera on the electromechanical equipment of the highway. By using a bracket and a connecting bracket together, the shading range of the top of the inspection camera is adaptively adjusted, ensuring the shading effect of the inspection camera. 2. The elastic pad and rubber rod work together to lock the adjusted cover and shield, ensuring that the cover and shield stably shade the top of the inspection camera, thus ensuring the shading effect of the inspection camera. Attached Figure Description
[0013] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the card holder and connecting frame of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the sunshade mechanism structure of this utility model; Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 5 This utility model Figure 3 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.
[0015] Figure label: 100. Automatic inspection vehicle; 200. Sunshade mechanism; 201. Card holder; 202. Connecting frame; 203. Cover; 204. Cover; 205. Rubber rod; 206. Elastic pad; 207. Fixing frame; 208. Spring; 209. Positioning frame; 210. Limiting rod; 211. Support ring. Detailed Implementation
[0016] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0017] The following is combined with Figures 1-5 This invention describes a highway electromechanical inspection and maintenance equipment.
[0018] In one embodiment, a highway electromechanical inspection and maintenance device includes: an automatic inspection vehicle 100; a sunshade mechanism 200, the sunshade mechanism 200 including a bracket 201 disposed on the upper surface of the automatic inspection vehicle 100, a connecting frame 202 being engaged with the inner wall of the bracket 201, a shield 203 being slidably connected to the surface of the bracket 201, and a shield 204 being slidably connected to the surface of the connecting frame 202.
[0019] Both shields 203 and 204 are made of PC plastic, possessing excellent optical properties and sunshade effects. This allows them to effectively block ultraviolet rays while also exhibiting high transparency and good impact resistance, making them resistant to breakage even under impact. Furthermore, the PC plastic components of shields 203 and 204 demonstrate good heat and cold resistance, maintaining stable performance over a wide temperature range.
[0020] It should be noted that the automatic inspection vehicle 100 typically consists of a vehicle chassis, an electric drive mechanism, a visible light camera, an infrared thermal imaging camera, a lidar, a millimeter-wave radar, an ultrasonic sensor, an onboard computer, a communication module, a GPS positioning module, an inertial navigation mechanism, etc.
[0021] Electric drive mechanism: provides power for the movement of the automatic inspection vehicle 100, enabling the automatic inspection vehicle 100 to drive stably on the highway.
[0022] Visible light cameras: Used to photograph the appearance of cameras on highways, such as the camera's installation status, whether the casing is damaged, and whether the cable connections are normal. They can provide clear color images during the day, helping inspection personnel to visually observe the equipment's condition.
[0023] Infrared thermal imaging cameras: These cameras can detect heat generation by capturing infrared radiation from the device's surface to create thermal images. When a camera malfunctions or malfunctions, it is usually accompanied by temperature changes, and infrared thermal imaging cameras can detect these potential problems in a timely manner.
[0024] LiDAR: Used to scan the environment around the highway, build a 3D map, and help the automated inspection vehicle 100 identify the location of road boundaries, obstacles, and electromechanical equipment. It can provide high-precision distance information in real time, ensuring the safety of the automated inspection vehicle 100 during highway driving and inspection.
[0025] Millimeter-wave radar: It can work in different weather conditions, detect the distance and relative speed between the automatic inspection vehicle 100 and objects in front, and has high accuracy in speed measurement. It can assist the automatic inspection vehicle 100 in cruise control and obstacle avoidance.
[0026] Ultrasonic sensors: These are typically installed at close range around the automated inspection vehicle 100 to detect nearby obstacles, such as roadside guardrails or small animals that suddenly wander in, providing additional protection for the vehicle's safe operation.
[0027] Onboard computer: Responsible for processing data from various inspection devices, analyzing and processing image and sensor data. It can run specialized algorithms to identify equipment fault characteristics, determine the working status of cameras on highways, and store and analyze the processing results.
[0028] Communication module: Utilizing wireless communication technologies such as 4G and 5G, inspection data is transmitted to the monitoring center in real time. Staff at the monitoring center can remotely view the inspection progress, make timely decisions, and arrange maintenance work.
[0029] GPS positioning module: Provides real-time geographical location information for the automated inspection vehicle 100, with accuracy down to the meter level or even higher. It helps the automated inspection vehicle 100 determine its own location, plan its inspection route, and display the vehicle's trajectory on a map in real time.
[0030] Inertial navigation system: Using sensors such as accelerometers and gyroscopes, the system measures the acceleration and angular velocity of the automated inspection vehicle 100 to calculate the vehicle's position and attitude. Even when GPS signals are lost or interfered with, the inertial navigation system can continue to provide navigation information to the vehicle, ensuring the continuity of inspection work.
[0031] In this embodiment, when it is necessary to inspect and maintain the cameras on the highway, the bracket 201 and the connecting frame 202 are both placed against the upper surface of the automatic inspection vehicle 100, so that the cover 203 is locked onto the shield 204 and blocks the top of the visible light camera and the infrared thermal imaging camera on the automatic inspection vehicle 100. At this time, the cover 203 and the shield 204 are pulled, so that the inner wall of the cover 203 moves to a suitable position on the surface of the bracket 201 and the inner wall of the shield 204 moves to a suitable position on the surface of the connecting frame 202, thereby reducing the impact of strong daylight on the visible light camera and the infrared thermal imaging camera.
[0032] Based on the highway layout and camera distribution, a reasonable inspection route is planned. The fully charged automated inspection vehicle 100 travels along the predetermined route and collects relevant data from the highway cameras in real time. Visible light cameras capture images of the highway cameras' appearance, infrared thermal imaging cameras detect the temperature of the cameras, and sensors collect information about the surrounding environment.
[0033] The collected data is transmitted to the monitoring center in real time via the communication module, and the onboard computer performs preliminary analysis and processing. Monitoring center staff use specialized software to conduct in-depth analysis of the data, identifying equipment fault characteristics and anomalies. Based on inspection data and analysis results, they accurately diagnose faulty equipment, determining the type and location of the fault. Remote diagnostic technology, combined with historical maintenance records and a fault case database, can improve the accuracy and efficiency of fault diagnosis.
[0034] During the inspection, the monitoring center monitors the location and inspection status of the automated inspection vehicle 100 in real time. Once a malfunction or abnormality is detected in a camera on the highway, the system will automatically issue an alarm signal to remind staff to handle the situation promptly.
[0035] like Figure 4 As shown, rubber rods 205 are slidably connected to the inner walls of the card holder 201 and the connecting frame 202. The surface of one rubber rod 205 is engaged with the inner wall of the shield 204, and the surface of the other rubber rod 205 is engaged with the inner wall of the baffle 203. An elastic pad 206 is fixedly connected to one side of both the card holder 201 and the connecting frame 202. One side of the elastic pad 206 contacts one end of the rubber rod 205.
[0036] In this embodiment, after the baffle 203 moves to a suitable position on the surface of the card holder 201, the rubber rod 205 slides into the card holder 201 and the baffle 203, thereby limiting the baffle 203. After the shield 204 moves to a suitable position on the surface of the connecting frame 202, the rubber rod 205 slides into the connecting frame 202 and the shield 204, thereby limiting the shield 204.
[0037] like Figure 5As shown, two fixed frames 207 are slidably connected to the lower end of the inner wall of the connecting frame 202. The surface of the fixed frame 207 is snapped into the lower end of the inner wall of the frame 201. A spring 208 is fixedly connected to one end of the fixed frame 207, and the other end of the spring 208 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the inner wall of the connecting frame 202. A positioning frame 209 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the connecting frame 202. The surface of the positioning frame 209 is snapped into the inner wall of the fixed frame 207. A limit rod 210 is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting frame 202. The inner wall of the positioning frame 209 is slidably connected to the surface of the limit rod 210. A support ring 211 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the surface of the automatic inspection vehicle 100. The bottom ends of the frame 201 and the connecting frame 202 are in contact with the top end of the support ring 211.
[0038] Spring 208 is a stainless steel component, while rubber rod 205, elastic pad 206, and positioning frame 209 are all rubber components, possessing high elasticity, good flexibility, and a large coefficient of friction.
[0039] In this embodiment, the card holder 201 and the connecting frame 202 are both abutted against the top of the support ring 211, so that the surface of the connecting frame 202 is locked against the inner wall of the card holder 201. The elastic force of the spring 208 pushes the fixing frame 207 to move within the connecting frame 202 and lock into the card holder 201, pushing the positioning frame 209 to slide down into the fixing frame 207 and the connecting frame 202, so that the card holder 201 and the connecting frame 202 are both installed on the automatic inspection vehicle 100, and thus the cover 203 and the shield 204 are both installed on the top of the visible light camera and the infrared thermal imaging camera.
[0040] Working principle: The card holder 201 and the connecting frame 202 are both pressed against the top of the support ring 211, and the connecting frame 202 and the card holder 201 are engaged. The elastic force of the spring 208 pushes the fixing frame 207 to move within the connecting frame 202 and lock it within the card holder 201. This pushes the positioning frame 209 to slide down into the fixing frame 207 and the connecting frame 202, thereby allowing the shield 203 and the cover 204 to be installed on the top of the visible light camera and the infrared thermal imaging camera to provide sun protection and reduce the impact of strong daylight on the visible light camera and the infrared thermal imaging camera.
[0041] It should be noted that the automatic inspection vehicle 100, card holder 201, connecting frame 202, baffle 203 and shield 204 mentioned above are all devices with relatively mature existing technology. The specific model can be selected according to actual needs. At the same time, the automatic inspection vehicle 100 can be powered by the built-in power supply or by the mains power. The specific power supply method is selected according to the situation and will not be elaborated here.
[0042] 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 will 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 highway electromechanical inspection and maintenance equipment, characterized in that, include: Automated inspection vehicle (100); The sunshade mechanism (200) includes a bracket (201) disposed on the upper surface of the automatic inspection vehicle (100), a connecting frame (202) being attached to the inner wall of the bracket (201), a cover (203) being slidably connected to the surface of the bracket (201), and a cover (204) being slidably connected to the surface of the connecting frame (202).
2. The highway electromechanical inspection and maintenance equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner walls of the card holder (201) and the connecting frame (202) are slidably connected with rubber rods (205), one of the rubber rods (205) is engaged with the inner wall of the cover (204), and the other rubber rod (205) is engaged with the inner wall of the baffle (203).
3. The highway electromechanical inspection and maintenance equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The card holder (201) and the connecting frame (202) are both fixedly connected to one side of an elastic pad (206), and one side of the elastic pad (206) contacts one end of the rubber rod (205).
4. The highway electromechanical inspection and maintenance equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower inner wall of the connecting frame (202) is slidably connected to two fixed frames (207), and the surface of the fixed frame (207) is snapped into the lower inner wall of the card holder (201).
5. The highway electromechanical inspection and maintenance equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, One end of the fixing frame (207) is fixedly connected to a spring (208), and the other end of the spring (208) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the inner wall of the connecting frame (202).
6. The highway electromechanical inspection and maintenance equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The inner wall of the connecting frame (202) is slidably connected to a positioning frame (209), and the surface of the positioning frame (209) is engaged with the inner wall of the fixing frame (207).
7. The highway electromechanical inspection and maintenance equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The end of the connecting frame (202) is fixedly connected to a limiting rod (210), and the inner wall of the positioning frame (209) is slidably connected to the surface of the limiting rod (210).
8. The highway electromechanical inspection and maintenance equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper surface of the automatic inspection vehicle (100) is fixedly connected to a support ring (211), and the bottom ends of the card holder (201) and the connecting frame (202) are in contact with the top end of the support ring (211).