An automatic cone delivery and take-up vehicle

Abstract

This utility model discloses an automatic reflective cone deployment and retrieval vehicle, relating to the technical field of road traffic isolation and warning facilities. The automatic reflective cone deployment and retrieval vehicle integrates reflective cone storage and retrieval within the vehicle compartment, eliminating the need for separate operations, simplifying the process, and improving operational efficiency. It also enhances the utilization of the vehicle compartment by consolidating space. Simultaneously, it reduces mechanical parts and linkage requirements, lowering equipment complexity and the risk of failure, thus saving maintenance costs. Furthermore, a controller is installed within the vehicle compartment. Based on a first and second camera, it acquires real-time road images and, by recognizing these images, controls the reflective cone deployment and retrieval device to extend through the operating door or retract into the vehicle compartment to complete the automatic placement or retrieval of the reflective cones.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of road traffic isolation and warning facilities, and in particular to an automatic retractable reflective cone vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Reflective cones are a common traffic safety warning tool used in scenarios such as road traffic management, road construction and maintenance, and accident scene handling. They are widely used to warn vehicles behind to pay attention to the road conditions ahead, or to isolate specific warning areas, thereby ensuring road operation safety and traffic order.

[0003] With the development of technology, devices for the automatic placement and recycling of reflective cones have begun to emerge, such as the "System and Method for Placing and Recycling Road Cones and Road Cone Lights" disclosed in CN2019110161375. This system includes a vehicle body with a loading area and a storage area. The road cones and road cone lights in the loading area are moved by a first robotic arm on the vehicle, and the road cones and road cone lights are stored by a second robotic arm on the vehicle. The system obtains information about road traffic markings and road objects through an object recognition sensor, and controls the placement of the road cones and road cone lights through a processing unit, so as to realize the automatic placement or automatic recycling of road cones and road cone lights at the same time.

[0004] However, in this patent, the loading and storage areas for the traffic cones and traffic cone lights are separate, requiring the first and second robotic arms to complete the movement and storage actions respectively, which is costly; moreover, the vehicle body uses a large engineering vehicle, which is large in size and has a high cost. Utility Model Content

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide an automatic reflective cone deployment and retrieval vehicle to address the above problems. This vehicle uses a reflective cone deployment and retrieval device to automatically place and retrieve reflective cones, and it has a compact structure and low cost.

[0006] This application provides an automatic reflective cone deployment and retrieval vehicle, comprising:

[0007] Vehicle body base;

[0008] The carriage is set on the base of the vehicle body. The carriage is equipped with a controller, a reflective cone storage device and a reflective cone retraction device. An operating door and a second camera are set at the right end of the carriage.

[0009] A platform is installed at the top of the carriage, and a first camera is installed on the platform. The reflective cone deployment and retraction device, the first camera, and the second camera are all communicatively connected to the controller. The controller acquires real-time road images through the first camera and the second camera, and controls the reflective cone deployment and retraction device to place or retrieve the reflective cones through the operating door.

[0010] A retrieval auxiliary device is provided below the operating door. The retrieval auxiliary device is connected to the controller and is used to assist the reflective cone retraction device in completing its operation.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution provided in this application has the following advantages:

[0012] The reflective cone automatic deployment and retrieval vehicle provided in this application utilizes a reflective cone storage device within the vehicle compartment for storing reflective cones, and a reflective cone deployment and retrieval device for automatically placing or retrieving them. This integrated storage and retrieval eliminates the need for separate steps, simplifying the process and improving operational efficiency. Space integration also increases the utilization rate of the vehicle compartment. Simultaneously, it reduces mechanical components and linkage requirements, lowering equipment complexity and the risk of failure, thus saving maintenance costs. Furthermore, a controller is installed within the vehicle compartment. Based on real-time road images acquired by a first and second camera, the controller identifies the real-time road images and controls the reflective cone deployment and retrieval device to extend or retract through the operating door to automatically place or retrieve the reflective cones. In other words, the controller, in conjunction with the first and second cameras, forms a closed-loop control, reducing signal errors and improving the accuracy and efficiency of reflective cone deployment and retrieval. The reflective cone storage device of this application has an opening horizontally facing the operating door, and the telescopic arm is horizontally positioned, enabling horizontal storage and retrieval of reflective cones. This significantly reduces the height of the vehicle, and the main mechanisms are all located within the vehicle compartment, resulting in a compact structure and rational layout. The gripper can move left and right, up and down, and rotate, thus enabling flexible movement within a limited space. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of the automatic reflective cone delivery and take-up vehicle provided in this application;

[0014] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the automatic reflective cone delivery vehicle provided in this application when it is in working condition;

[0015] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the reflective cone storage device in the automatic reflective cone delivery vehicle provided in this application;

[0016] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the storage compartment positioning mechanism in the automatic reflective cone delivery vehicle provided in this application;

[0017] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the reflective cone deployment and retrieval device in the automatic reflective cone deployment and retrieval vehicle provided in this application;

[0018] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the recycling auxiliary device in the automatic reflective cone delivery and take-up vehicle provided in this application;

[0019] Figure 7A first state diagram of the automatic placement vehicle for reflective cones provided in this application during automatic placement;

[0020] Figure 8 The second state diagram of the automatic placement vehicle for reflective cones provided in this application during automatic placement;

[0021] Figure 9 The third state diagram of the automatic placement vehicle for reflective cones provided in this application during automatic placement;

[0022] Figure 10 A first state diagram of the automatic derailment vehicle for reflective cones provided in this application during automatic retrieval;

[0023] Figure 11 A second state diagram of the automatic derailleur providing reflective cones during automatic retrieval, as provided in this application;

[0024] Figure 12 The third state diagram of the reflective cone automatic take-up and take-down vehicle provided in this application during automatic retrieval.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0026] 1-Vehicle base;

[0027] 2-Carriage; 3-Platform; 4-Supplemental Light; 5-First Camera; 6-Power Supply; 7-Controller;

[0028] 8-Reflective cone storage device; 8.1-Storage compartment; 8.2-Conical column; 8.3-First linear module; 8.4-Sensing sheet; 8.5-First sensor; 8.6-Second sensor; 8.7-First slider;

[0029] 9-Reflector cone deployment and retraction device; 9.1-Telescopic arm; 9.2-Second linear module; 9.3-Turntable; 9.4-Gripper; 9.5-Mounting plate; 9.6-Second slider;

[0030] 10-Control door; 11-Second camera; 12-Alarm; 13-Warning screen;

[0031] 14-Recovery auxiliary device; 14.1-Fixed frame; 14.2-Open fork; 14.3-Third sensor; 14.4-Arc-shaped connecting part;

[0032] 15-Inspection door. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a full understanding of this utility model. However, this utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0034] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of the automatic reflective cone delivery and take-up vehicle provided in this application; Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the automatic reflective cone deployment and retrieval vehicle provided in this application when it is in operation. This application provides an automatic reflective cone deployment and retrieval vehicle, including: a vehicle base 1, a cargo compartment 2, a platform 3, and a retrieval auxiliary device 14. The cargo compartment 2 is mounted on the vehicle base 1. Inside the cargo compartment 2 are a controller 7, a reflective cone storage device 8, and a reflective cone deployment and retrieval device 9. An operating door 10 and a second camera 11 are located at the right end of the cargo compartment 2. The reflective cone deployment and retrieval device 9 can pass through the operating door 10 to place or retrieve reflective cones. The platform 3 is foldably mounted on the top of the cargo compartment 2, and a first camera 5 is mounted on the platform 3. The reflective cone deployment and retrieval device 9, the first camera 5, and the second camera 11 are all communicatively connected to the controller 7. The controller 7 acquires real-time road images through the first camera 5 and the second camera 11, and controls the reflective cone deployment and retrieval device 9 to place or retrieve reflective cones through the operating door 10. A retrieval auxiliary device 14 is located below the operating door 10 and is connected to the controller 7 to assist the reflective cone deployment and retrieval device 9 in completing its actions.

[0035] Specifically, this embodiment integrates a controller 7, a reflective cone storage device 8, and a reflective cone deployment / retraction device 9 inside the carriage 2. The reflective cone deployment / retraction device 9 can directly pass through the operating door 10 to complete its operation, resulting in a compact structure. The vehicle base 1 can be an AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle), which reduces cost. The platform 3 is foldable and mounted on the top of the carriage 2. When not in operation, the platform can be folded down, thereby reducing the height of the vehicle. Furthermore, the use of a box-type structure, with the main components housed within the carriage 2, avoids the impact of rain and other factors, protecting the main components, reducing the probability of failure, facilitating later maintenance, and improving the long-term stability and economy of the equipment.

[0036] The recovery auxiliary device 14 below the operating door 10 works in conjunction with the controller 7 to assist the reflective cone recovery device 9 in completing the recovery action more efficiently. For example, the recovery auxiliary device can adjust the reflective cone to a position that is easy for the gripper 9.4 to grab by actions such as straightening and pushing, reducing recovery failures or secondary operations caused by abnormal reflective cone posture, shortening the recovery operation time, and forming an efficient cooperation with the recovery device.

[0037] This application embodiment also adopts a layered design of platform 3 and carriage 2, with a first camera 5 installed on platform 3 and a second camera 11 installed on the right end of carriage 2. This not only ensures multi-angle road condition monitoring and can capture road information more comprehensively, but also ensures that the reflective cone retraction device 9 accurately executes its actions under the command of controller 7, reducing operational errors caused by limited field of vision. It also avoids the equipment occupying extra space, making the vehicle structure more compact and adaptable to complex scenarios such as narrow roads.

[0038] It should be noted that the communication connection between the reflective cone deployment / retraction device 9, the first camera 5, the second camera 11, and the controller 7 can be either a wireless or wired communication connection, depending on the specific application scenario; this application does not impose any restrictions. Tires are installed at the bottom of the vehicle body base 1, and a drive mechanism (not shown in the figure) is installed inside the vehicle compartment 2, communicating or electrically connected to the controller 7. The drive mechanism is also electrically connected to the power supply 6 to drive the automatic deployment / retraction vehicle to move. The electrical connection in this application can be either a wired or wireless connection, depending on the specific application scenario; this application does not impose any restrictions.

[0039] Please refer to the following: Figure 2 and Figure 3 , Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the reflective cone storage device in the automatic reflective cone delivery vehicle provided in this application. In some embodiments, the reflective cone storage device 8 includes a storage compartment 8.1, the opening of which is horizontally oriented towards the operating door 10. A conical column 8.2 is provided in the middle of the storage compartment 8.1, and the conical column 8.2 is used to place reflective cones, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the reflector cone is placed horizontally.

[0040] Specifically, the opening of the storage compartment 8.1 is horizontally oriented towards the operating door 10, directly corresponding to the working path of the reflective cone deployment and take-up device 9. The reflective cone deployment and take-up device 9 can quickly align with the opening of the storage compartment 8.1 without additional angle adjustments, directly completing the retrieval and placement of reflective cones, significantly shortening the path length and time cost of a single operation, and forming efficient synergy with the overall automated process.

[0041] Correspondingly, the conical column 8.2 in the middle of the storage compartment 8.1 is adapted to the internal conical structure of the reflective cone, and can fix the position of the reflective cone through physical limiting. During vehicle travel or operation, the conical column 8.2 can effectively prevent the reflective cone from shaking, tipping over or colliding with each other due to bumps, thus protecting the structural integrity of the reflective cone and avoiding retrieval failures caused by disordered placement.

[0042] Thus, by adopting the combined structure of the storage compartment 8.1 with its opening facing the operating door 10 and the conical column 8.2, stable storage and rapid retrieval of reflective cones can be achieved without complex positioning or clamping mechanisms. This reduces the number of mechanical parts in the automated delivery vehicle, lowers the risk of failure due to structural complexity, and facilitates daily cleaning and maintenance, thereby improving the reliability and service life of the automated delivery vehicle.

[0043] Please refer to it again. Figure 3 In some embodiments, the reflective cone storage device 8 includes a plurality of storage compartments 8.1, the openings of which are horizontally oriented toward the operating door 10. A conical column 8.2 is provided in the middle of the storage compartment 8.1 for placing reflective cones. The reflective cone storage device 8 also includes a first linear module 8.3 arranged in the front-back direction. The first linear module 8.3 has a first slider 8.7, and the plurality of storage compartments 8.1 are arranged side by side on the first slider 8.7.

[0044] Specifically, when there are a large number of reflective cones, this application increases the number of reflective cones that can be loaded at one time by arranging multiple storage bins 8.1 in parallel, thus meeting the needs of long-distance road operations. In this way, there is no need to frequently stop to replenish reflective cones, reducing the number of work interruptions and extending the continuous working time, which is especially suitable for large-scale construction scenarios such as highways and urban main roads.

[0045] Correspondingly, the first linear module 8.3, positioned along the front-to-back direction, moves the first slider 8.7, causing multiple parallel storage compartments 8.1 to align sequentially with the operating door 10 and the reflective cone deployment / retraction device 9. This allows the reflective cone deployment / retraction device 9 to switch between different storage compartments 8.1 without requiring physical movement, precisely controlling the compartment switching rhythm and adapting to the reflective cone retrieval needs at different operational stages, further shortening the operation interval. Furthermore, the first linear module 8.3 can be linked with the controller 7, automatically driving the slider to switch storage compartments according to the reflective cone deployment / retraction progress, achieving full automation of the "retrieval-displacement-combination" process. No manual adjustment of the storage compartment positions is required, reducing operational complexity and human error.

[0046] In addition, multiple storage compartments 8.1 are integrated onto the linear module via the first slider, and are arranged in an orderly manner by utilizing the space in the front and rear directions, thus avoiding excessive space occupation in the carriage 2 by lateral expansion.

[0047] Please see Figure 4 , Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the storage compartment positioning mechanism in the automatic reflective cone delivery vehicle provided in this application. In some embodiments, the reflective cone storage device 8 includes two storage compartments 8.1, and the first linear module 8.3 is provided with a storage compartment positioning mechanism. The storage compartment positioning mechanism includes: a sensing sheet 8.4 disposed on the first slider 8.7; a first sensor 8.5 and a second sensor 8.6 disposed at intervals on the first linear module 8.3.

[0048] Specifically, the first sensor 8.5 and the second sensor 8.6 correspond to key nodes such as the initial position and working position of the storage compartment 8.1, respectively. The sensing plate 8.4 moves with the first slider 8.7. When the first sensor 8.5 or the second sensor 8.6 is triggered, it can accurately provide feedback on the position status of the storage compartment 8.1, ensuring that it is completely aligned with the working path of the operating door 10 and the reflective cone deployment and retraction device 9. This avoids jamming during retrieval or collision of reflective cones due to positioning deviations, and significantly improves the smoothness of automated operation.

[0049] It is understandable that as the number of storage compartments 8.1 continues to increase, the number of sensors can be further increased to ensure a one-to-one correspondence between the sensors and storage compartments 8.1, so as to accurately determine the location of storage compartments 8.1.

[0050] Please see Figure 5 , Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the reflective cone retraction device in the automatic reflective cone retraction vehicle provided in this application. In some embodiments, the reflective cone retraction device 9 includes: a telescopic arm 9.1; a second linear module 9.2, which is vertically mounted on the telescopic arm 9.1 via a mounting plate 9.5; the second linear module 9.2 has a second slider 9.6, a turntable 9.3 is mounted on the second slider 9.6, and a gripper 9.4 is mounted on the turntable 9.3 for gripping reflective cones.

[0051] Specifically, the telescopic boom 9.1 can extend and retract horizontally, allowing the working distance of the gripper 9.4 to be adjusted according to the placement or retrieval position of the reflective cones. Secondly, the second linear module 9.2 is vertically mounted to the telescopic boom 9.1 via the mounting plate 9.5, driving the second slider 9.6 to adjust the vertical height of the gripper 9.4. Combined with the rotation function of the turntable 9.3, the spatial angle of the gripper 9.4 can be flexibly adjusted. Thus, the gripper 9.4 can precisely align with reflective cones at different heights and angles, ensuring accurate positioning and reducing operational errors whether grabbing reflective cones from the storage compartment 8.1 or placing them at designated locations on the road.

[0052] Optionally, the telescopic arm 9.1 can be a three-section telescopic arm or a telescopic arm with other numbers of sections, so as to match the telescopic direction of the telescopic arm 9.1, the height adjustment of the second linear module 9.2 with the opening orientation of the storage compartment 8.1 and the position of the conical column 8.2. With the precise positioning of the storage compartment positioning mechanism, the gripper 9.4 can quickly grab the reflective cone from the storage compartment 8.1, or accurately put it back on the conical column 8.2 during retrieval.

[0053] Please refer to it again. Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, a power supply 6 is installed inside the carriage 2, and the power supply 6 is electrically connected to the controller 7; an alarm 12 and a warning screen 13 are also installed on the carriage 2, and a recycling auxiliary device 14 is installed below the operating door 10. The alarm 12, the warning screen 13 and the recycling auxiliary device 14 are communicatively connected to the controller 7.

[0054] Specifically, power supply 6 is electrically connected to controller 7, providing independent and stable power support for the automated delivery and retrieval vehicle. It can be understood that power supply 6 can also be electrically connected to corresponding electronic components in the reflective cone storage device 8, reflective cone delivery and retrieval device 9, first camera 5, second camera 11, alarm 12, warning screen 13, and retrieval auxiliary device 14. This ensures the continuous and stable operation of each component during operation, reduces downtime or malfunctions caused by power supply problems, and enhances the reliability of the equipment in complex operating environments.

[0055] Alarm 12 and warning screen 13 are linked with controller 7 and can automatically trigger warnings based on the work status (such as starting placement, in the process of retrieval, equipment failure, etc.). Alarm 12 uses sound or light signals, and warning screen 13 uses text or icon visual signals to clearly indicate the work area and equipment status to surrounding vehicles, pedestrians, and construction workers, effectively warning them to avoid the area and significantly reducing the risk of collisions caused by accidentally entering the work area, thus improving road work safety.

[0056] Please refer to it again. Figure 1 and Figure 2 Please refer to the following: Figure 6 , Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the recycling auxiliary device in the automatic reflective cone delivery vehicle provided in this application. In some embodiments, the recycling auxiliary device 14 includes: a fixed frame 14.1 connected to the vehicle body 2; an open fork 14.2 rotatably mounted on the fixed frame 14.1; an arc-shaped connecting part 14.4 is provided in the middle of the open fork 14.2, a third sensor 14.3 is provided on one side of the arc-shaped connecting part 14.4, and rollers are installed at the bottom of the fixed frame 14.1 and the open fork 14.2.

[0057] Specifically, the open fork 14.2 is rotatably mounted on the fixed frame 14.1. The arc-shaped connecting part 14.4 is adapted to the arc-shaped side of the reflector cone, which can initially limit the reflector cone upon contact; the third sensor 14.3 can detect in real time whether the reflector cone enters the arc-shaped connecting part 14.4 and feed the signal back to the controller 7.

[0058] Secondly, rollers are installed at the bottom of the fixed frame 14.1 and the open fork 14.2, so that the recovery assist device 14 can reduce frictional resistance with the ground by rolling when moving or adjusting its position with the vehicle body. Whether on a flat road surface or in a construction area with slight potholes, the rollers can ensure that the recovery assist device 14 moves smoothly, avoids difficulties in position adjustment due to excessive ground friction, and ensures efficient execution of the assisted recovery action.

[0059] Thus, for tilted reflective cones, the open fork 14.2 can rotate to form a suitable clamping angle, and the arc-shaped connecting part 14.4 can easily accommodate the reflective cone, solving the problem of strict requirements on the posture of reflective cones in traditional recycling devices and expanding the recycling range. At the same time, precise control of the grasping timing of the reflective cone release and take-up device 9 avoids missed grabs or misoperations due to inaccurate positioning, greatly improving the recycling success rate.

[0060] Please refer to it again. Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the platform 3 is also provided with a supplementary light 4, which is electrically connected to the controller 7; at least one inspection door 15 is provided on the carriage 2.

[0061] Specifically, this application connects the supplementary light 4 to the controller 7 electrically, enabling the first camera 5 to automatically turn on or adjust its brightness according to ambient light conditions (such as nighttime, tunnels, or rainy weather). This provides sufficient and uniform supplementary lighting for the first camera 5, ensuring clear real-time road images captured by the camera. This facilitates the controller 7's accurate identification of key information such as the position of reflectors and road conditions, avoiding identification errors caused by insufficient light. It also ensures stable operation of the automatic deployment and retrieval vehicle under different lighting conditions, improving its all-weather adaptability.

[0062] Secondly, the maintenance door 15 installed on carriage 2 provides a convenient maintenance passage for core components inside the carriage, such as the controller 7, reflective cone storage device 8, reflective cone deployment and retraction device 9, and power supply 6. When equipment malfunctions or requires regular maintenance, staff can quickly enter the carriage through the maintenance door 15 to inspect, repair, or replace parts without disassembling other structures. This significantly shortens maintenance time, reduces downtime caused by maintenance of the automatic deployment and retraction vehicle, and improves the overall utilization rate and service life of the automatic deployment and retraction vehicle.

[0063] In summary, the automatic reflective cone deployment and retrieval vehicle provided in this application integrates reflective cone storage and retrieval by setting up a reflective cone storage device inside the vehicle compartment and an automatic placement or retrieval device. This eliminates the need for separate steps, simplifies the process, and improves operational efficiency by consolidating space and increasing the utilization rate of the vehicle compartment. Simultaneously, it reduces mechanical parts and linkage requirements, lowers equipment complexity and failure risk, and saves maintenance costs. Furthermore, a controller installed inside the vehicle compartment uses a first and second camera to acquire real-time road images. By recognizing these images, the controller extends or retracts the reflective cone deployment and retrieval device through the operating door to automatically place or retrieve the reflective cones. In other words, the controller, in conjunction with the first and second cameras, forms a closed-loop control system, reducing signal errors and improving the accuracy and efficiency of reflective cone deployment and retrieval.

[0064] The following is a brief description of the method of using the automatic reflective cone placement vehicle to automatically place reflective cones in the embodiments of this application.

[0065] Please refer to the following: Figures 7 to 9 , Figure 7 A first state diagram of the automatic placement vehicle for reflective cones provided in this application during automatic placement; Figure 8 The second state diagram of the automatic placement vehicle for reflective cones provided in this application during automatic placement; Figure 9 The third state diagram of the reflective cone automatic placement vehicle provided in this application during automatic placement.

[0066] First, prepare the vehicle. Erect platform 3, and the first camera 5 captures real-time images of the road surrounding the vehicle. Controller 7 controls the vehicle to automatically reach the designated location (depending on road conditions, it can also be towed there by a trailer). Activate alarm 12 to provide sound or light warning, and activate warning screen 13 to display warning text.

[0067] like Figure 7 As shown, the gripper 9.4 grasps the reflective cone. When there are multiple storage compartments 8.1, one of the storage compartments 8.1 is moved to the gripper 9.4's grasping position via the first linear module 8.3. Based on the reflective cone storage status of the storage compartment 8.1 and the programmed fixed point position information recorded in the controller 7, the encoder in the controller 7 obtains the displacement distance of the gripper 9.4 and grasps the top of the outermost reflective cone from the storage compartment 8.1.

[0068] like Figure 8 As shown, the grab handle 9.4 moves the reflective cone. The telescopic arm 9.1 extends, causing the reflective cone to extend beyond the carriage 2 from the operating door 10.

[0069] like Figure 9As shown, adjust the direction of the reflector cone. Rotate turntable 9.3 to make the reflector cone face down, the second linear module 9.2 lowers gripper 9.4 to bring the reflector cone close to the ground, and gripper 9.4 releases the reflector cone so that it is placed on the ground.

[0070] Retrieve gripper 9.4. Gripper 9.4 moves upward and rotates in the opposite direction (press). Figure 9 As shown in the view, the gripper 9.4 rotates clockwise when retracted, facing the reflective cone in the storage compartment 8.1, and the telescopic arm 9.1 retracts.

[0071] Move to the next placement point. Based on the preset movement step size, the controller 7 controls the take-up and take-down cart to move automatically to other preset placement points in sequence, and repeats the above steps until all reflective cones in all storage compartments 8.1 have been placed.

[0072] The following is a brief description of the method of using the automatic reflective cone delivery vehicle for automatic reflective cone retrieval in the embodiments of this application.

[0073] Please refer to the following: Figures 10 to 12 , Figure 10 A first state diagram of the automatic derailment vehicle for reflective cones provided in this application during automatic retrieval; Figure 11 A second state diagram of the automatic derailleur providing reflective cones during automatic retrieval, as provided in this application; Figure 12 The third state diagram of the reflective cone automatic take-up and take-down vehicle provided in this application during automatic retrieval.

[0074] like Figure 10 As shown, the retrieval vehicle automatically adjusts its position. The open forks 14.2 of the retrieval auxiliary device 14 are lowered, and the controller 7 acquires the real-time road image on the right side of the retrieval vehicle transmitted by the second camera 11. Based on the real-time road image, the controller remotely controls the retrieval vehicle to move to the location where the reflective cones are placed, which is the starting point of retrieval.

[0075] The gripper 9.4 grasps the reflective cone. The reflective cone enters the arc-shaped connecting part 14.4 of the open fork 14.2. After the third sensor 14.3 detects the reflective cone, it sends a signal to the controller 7. The controller 7 controls the reflective cone retraction device 9 so that the gripper 9.4 is positioned above the reflective cone and grasps it.

[0076] like Figure 11 As shown, adjust the position of the gripper 9.4. Move the gripper 9.4 to the right to move the reflector cone away from the open fork 14.2, so as to avoid interference from the open fork 14.2 when the reflector cone moves upward.

[0077] like Figure 12 As shown, retrieve the reflective cone. The gripper moves upwards at 9.4 and rotates in the opposite direction (press...). Figure 12As shown in the view, the gripper 9.4 rotates clockwise when retracting, aligning the reflector cone with the storage compartment 8.1. The telescopic arm 9.1 then retracts, placing the reflector cone into the storage compartment 8.1. When there are multiple storage compartments 8.1, the position of the storage compartment 8.1 to be used can be adjusted through the first linear module 8.3, moving it to the placement position of the gripper 9.4.

[0078] Move to the next placement point. Based on the preset movement step length and the real-time road image obtained by the second camera 11, obtain the next placement point of the reflective cones, and control the retrieval vehicle to move to the next placement point. Repeat the above steps until all reflective cones are retrieved.

[0079] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0080] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An automatic reflective cone delivery and take-up vehicle, characterized in that, include: Vehicle body base (1); The carriage (2) is set on the base (1) of the vehicle body. The carriage (2) is equipped with a controller (7), a reflective cone storage device (8) and a reflective cone retraction device (9). The right end of the carriage (2) is equipped with an operating door (10) and a second camera (11). Platform (3) is set at the top of the carriage (2). Platform (3) is equipped with a first camera (5). The reflective cone deployment device (9), the first camera (5) and the second camera (11) are all connected to the controller (7). The controller (7) obtains real-time road images through the first camera (5) and the second camera (11) and controls the reflective cone deployment device (9) to place or retrieve reflective cones through the operating door (10).

2. The automatic reflective cone launching and retracting vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reflective cone storage device (8) includes a storage compartment (8.1), the opening of which is horizontally oriented toward the operating door (10), and a conical column (8.2) is provided in the middle of the storage compartment (8.1), which is used to place the reflective cone.

3. The automatic reflective cone launching and retracting vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reflective cone storage device (8) includes multiple storage compartments (8.1), the openings of the storage compartments (8.1) are horizontally oriented toward the operating door (10), and a conical column (8.2) is provided in the middle of the storage compartment (8.1), the conical column (8.2) being used to place the reflective cone; The reflective cone storage device (8) further includes a first linear module (8.3) arranged in the front-back direction. The first linear module (8.3) has a first slider (8.7), and a plurality of storage compartments (8.1) are arranged side by side on the first slider (8.7).

4. The automatic reflective cone launching and retracting vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that, The reflective cone storage device (8) includes two storage compartments (8.1), and the first linear module (8.3) is provided with a storage compartment positioning mechanism, which includes: A sensing element (8.4) is disposed on the first slider (8.7); The first sensor (8.5) and the second sensor (8.6) are spaced apart from each other in the first linear module (8.3).

5. The automatic reflective cone launching and retracting vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reflective cone retraction device (9) includes: A horizontally positioned telescopic boom (9.1); The second linear module (9.2) is vertically mounted on the telescopic arm (9.1) via a mounting plate (9.5); The second linear module (9.2) has a second slider (9.6), on which a turntable (9.3) is mounted, and on which a gripper (9.4) is mounted, the gripper (9.4) being used to grip the reflective cone.

6. The automatic reflective cone launching and retracting vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The carriage (2) is equipped with a power supply (6), which is electrically connected to the controller (7); The carriage (2) is also equipped with an alarm (12) and a warning screen (13), which are connected in communication with the controller (7).

7. The automatic reflective cone launching and retracting vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, A retrieval auxiliary device (14) is provided below the operating door (10) to assist the reflector cone retrieval device (9) in retrieving the reflector cone. The retrieval auxiliary device (14) includes: A fixed frame (14.1) is connected to the carriage (2); An open fork (14.2) is rotatably mounted on the fixed frame (14.1); an arc-shaped connecting part (14.4) is provided in the middle of the open fork (14.2), and a third sensor (14.3) is provided on one side of the arc-shaped connecting part (14.4); rollers are installed at the bottom of the fixed frame (14.1) and the open fork (14.2).

8. The automatic reflective cone launching and retracting vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The platform (3) is also equipped with a fill light (4), which is electrically connected to the controller (7); At least one inspection door (15) is provided on the carriage (2).

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