Road flooding early warning and control equipment

Abstract

The road flooding early warning and control equipment includes a storage box, a floating mechanism and an ejection mechanism located inside the storage box. The ejection mechanism is connected to the floating mechanism and is used to eject the floating mechanism from the storage box so that it can be ejected to a designated area when an early warning needs to be activated. The ejection mechanism includes a spring, an ejection plate, a spring column, a boss and an angle adjuster. The floating mechanism is connected to the ejection plate and is mounted on the inner wall of the storage box via the angle adjuster. By providing the ejection mechanism, the floating mechanism can be ejected from the storage box to a designated area when an early warning is needed, realizing remote control of the floating mechanism. When the floating mechanism needs to be activated for early warning, it is achieved through a remote control signal controller.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of traffic safety monitoring, and in particular to a road flooding early warning and control device. Background Technology

[0002] During extreme weather events such as heavy rain, low-lying roads, tunnels, and underpasses are prone to flooding. When the water depth reaches a certain level, vehicles and pedestrians entering these areas may stall, become trapped, or even endanger their lives. Current flood monitoring methods mostly rely on manual patrols or water level gauges, which are insufficient for timely and effective early warning and emergency control measures. Underpasses, in particular, are limited by the availability of rescue resources and traffic police, making real-time warnings and control difficult, leading to incidents such as flooded vehicles and trapped people.

[0003] Therefore, it is particularly important to design and develop a device and its management system that can monitor water levels in real time or link with existing water level monitoring systems to automatically issue early warnings and take corresponding measures when water levels exceed the standard.

[0004] The embodiments in this application are improvements made to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this application embodiment is to provide a road waterlogging early warning and control device. By implementing this application embodiment, the water level can be monitored in real time, and a floating mechanism can be activated to provide a warning when the water level exceeds the standard, thereby realizing automatic early warning.

[0006] To achieve the aforementioned objective, in a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a road flooding early warning and control device, the technical solution of which is: The road flooding warning and control equipment includes a storage box, a floating mechanism and an ejection mechanism installed in the storage box. The ejection mechanism is connected to the floating mechanism and is used to eject the floating mechanism from the storage box so that when an early warning needs to be activated, the floating mechanism can be ejected to a designated area.

[0007] The aforementioned ejection mechanism includes a spring, an ejection plate, a spring post, a boss, and an angle adjuster. The floating mechanism is connected to the ejection plate and is mounted on the inner wall of the storage box via the angle adjuster. Specifically, the floating mechanism is mounted on one end face of the ejection plate, and a spring post is provided on the other end face of the ejection plate. The end of the spring post away from the ejection plate is connected to the boss, and a hole is provided on the boss for the spring post to pass through. The spring post can slide along the axial direction of the hole, and a spring is sleeved on the spring post. With this arrangement, when the spring post moves down, the spring can be compressed to store energy. When the energy storage on the spring is released at an appropriate time, the floating mechanism mounted on the ejection plate can be ejected.

[0008] Based on the first aspect, in one possible implementation, the storage box is equipped with a door, which can house both the floating mechanism and the ejection mechanism. The door can be opened and closed using an electric push rod or an electric suction method. When the door is pushed open by the electric push rod, the ejection mechanism tilts at a certain angle to the bottom plate of the storage box. The ejection angle of the ejection mechanism is 0° to 150°. Specifically, the ejection angle of the ejection mechanism can be adjusted between 0° and 150° using an angle adjuster. For example, at a 45° angle, the floating mechanism is ejected from the storage box; at a 0° angle, the ejection... The mechanism will launch the floating mechanism upwards to the top cover of the storage box, preventing it from being launched out. If the direction is 90°, the floating mechanism will be launched vertically out of the storage box. If the direction is 180°, the floating mechanism will be launched downwards to the bottom cover of the storage box, again preventing it from being launched out. Since the floating mechanism itself has a certain weight, its trajectory during the launch is a parabola. Therefore, when the launch direction is 150°, the floating mechanism will not come into contact with the bottom cover of the storage box when it is launched out, thus not affecting the launch of the floating mechanism.

[0009] In this embodiment, the connection between the door and the box body is electric suction. A spring body can be installed on the door and connected to the box body. When the door is closed, the power is applied to generate magnetism, which enables the door to close firmly. At this time, the spring body is in a compressed state, with one end of the spring body abutting against the box body and the other end abutting against the door. When the power is cut off, the magnetism disappears, and the door is pushed open by the spring body. Alternatively, the spring body can be omitted, and the door adopts a downward folding door design. When the power is cut off, the magnetism disappears, and the door opens downward under its own gravity, realizing automatic opening of the door.

[0010] In another embodiment, the only difference from the above embodiment is the way the box door is pushed open. Permanent magnets are provided on the box door and the box body, or a spring-loaded connection method is provided. With this configuration, manual control is possible. When manual intervention is required, the box door is opened and the floating mechanism is manually thrown to the designated area, which enables flexible application of early warning measures.

[0011] In one feasible implementation, the control device also includes a horn, which can be installed on the top of the storage box. Especially in tunnel areas, the horn's sound has an echo, allowing drivers of vehicles at a distance to notice the situation in time and choose evasive measures. The horn can also be installed inside the storage box. When the box door is opened, the horn sound comes out from inside the box, which is equivalent to a sound amplifier, allowing drivers of vehicles about to enter the dangerous area to notice the situation in time and choose evasive measures. In addition, the horn can be installed both inside and on the top of the box, issuing warnings in multiple directions, allowing drivers of vehicles about to enter the dangerous area to notice the situation in time and choose evasive measures.

[0012] It should be understood that the specific content and summary of this application do not list all the features required for the embodiments of this application, and other combinations of these feature groups can also be embodiments of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0013] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the background art, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments of this application or the background art will be described below.

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the road waterlogging early warning and control device in one embodiment of the present utility model.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the installation of the ejection mechanism in the road waterlogging early warning and control device in one embodiment of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the ejection mechanism of the road waterlogging early warning and control device in this embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of the structure of part A in the middle.

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the floating mechanism after inflation and deployment in the road flooding early warning and control device provided in this embodiment of the utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of the embodiments of this application easier to understand, the embodiments of this application are further described below in conjunction with the figures and specific embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this application.

[0020] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0021] Furthermore, the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification and claims are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, for example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such process, method, product, or device.

[0022] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that the directional terms such as "center", "lateral", "longitudinal", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", and "counterclockwise" indicate the orientation and positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application 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. They should not be construed as limiting the specific protection scope of the embodiments of this application.

[0023] It should be understood that in this application, "at least one (item)" means one or more, and "more than" means two or more. "And / or" is used to describe the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, "A and / or B" can represent: only A exists, only B exists, and both A and B exist simultaneously, where A and B can be singular or plural. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0024] To better understand the embodiments of the present invention, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the road flooding warning and control device includes a storage box 1, a floating mechanism 2 and an ejection mechanism disposed in the storage box 1. The ejection mechanism is connected to the floating mechanism 2 and is used to eject the floating mechanism 2 from the storage box so that when an early warning needs to be activated, the floating mechanism 2 can be ejected to a designated area. In one feasible implementation, refer to Figure 3 As shown, the ejection mechanism includes an ejection plate 3, a spring 5, a boss 11, and an angle adjuster 14. The floating mechanism 2 is installed on one end face of the ejection plate 3, and a spring post 13 is provided on the other end face of the ejection plate 3. The end of the spring post 13 away from the ejection plate 3 is connected to the boss 11. The boss 11 has a hole for the spring post 13 to pass through, and the spring post 13 can slide along the axial direction of the hole. At the same time, the spring 5 is sleeved on the spring post 13. With this arrangement, when the spring post 13 moves down, the spring 5 can be compressed to store energy. When the energy storage of the spring 5 is released at an appropriate time, the floating mechanism 2 provided on the ejection plate 3 can be ejected.

[0025] In this embodiment, the spring plate 3 is provided with a spring tray 16 for supporting the floating mechanism 2, and the floating mechanism 2 in a folded state can be placed in the spring tray 16.

[0026] In one feasible implementation, the storage box 1 is also provided with a door 1-1, through which the above-mentioned ejection mechanism and floating mechanism 2 can be stored in the body of the storage box 1.

[0027] In this embodiment, an electric actuator can be used to control the opening and closing of the cabinet door 1-1. Specifically, the electric actuator is connected to a control module. The control module receives opening and closing commands, and through these commands, it can control the start and stop of the electric actuator, thereby controlling the opening and closing of the cabinet door 1-1. The control module can be a start-stop control method, also known as bang-bang control, switch control, relay control, or hysteresis control. It is a feedback controller that allows the control output to switch between two states. Start-stop control causes the control output to remain in one state for a period of time before jumping to another state. Start-stop control can be implemented using components with hysteresis function. It can be designed by oneself or an existing controller can be purchased from the market. The cabinet door 1-1 can open left and right or up and down, with priority given to up and down opening. This setting can reduce the need for a support structure for the cabinet door 1-1. For example, if the connection between the cabinet door 1-1 and the cabinet body is electric suction, a spring can be provided on the cabinet door 1-1 connected to the cabinet body. When the cabinet door 1-1 is closed, energization generates magnetism, allowing the cabinet door 1-1 to close firmly. The spring body is in a compressed state, with one end abutting against the inside of the box and the other end abutting against the box door 1-1. When the power is off, the magnetism disappears, and the box door 1-1 is pushed open by the spring body. Alternatively, the spring body can be omitted, and the box door 1-1 can be a downward folding door. When the power is off, the magnetism disappears, and the box door 1-1 opens downward under its own weight, realizing the automatic opening of the box door 1-1. When the box door 1-1 is designed to open left and right, corresponding structures can be set as needed to facilitate the opening and closing of the box door 1-1.

[0028] In another embodiment, the only difference from the above embodiment is the way the box door 1-1 is pushed open. A permanent magnet is provided on the box door 1-1 and the box body, or a spring-loaded connection method is provided. With this setting, manual control can be performed. When manual intervention is required, the box door 1-1 is opened and the floating mechanism 2 is manually thrown to the designated area, which can realize the flexible application of early warning measures.

[0029] In this embodiment, when the door 1-1 is pushed open by the electric push rod, the ejection mechanism is tilted at a certain angle to the bottom plate of the storage box 1. The ejection angle of the ejection mechanism is 0°~150°. Specifically, the ejection angle of the above-mentioned ejection mechanism can be adjusted between 0° and 150° by the angle adjuster 14. For example, at a 45° angle, the floating mechanism 2 is ejected from the storage box 1. If it is at a 0° angle, the ejection mechanism will eject the floating mechanism 2 upward to the top cover of the storage box, and it will not be able to eject the floating mechanism. If it is at a 90° angle... The direction is such that the floating mechanism 2 is ejected vertically from the storage box 1; if the direction is 180°, the floating mechanism 2 will be ejected downwards to the lower end cover of the storage box 1, and the floating mechanism 2 will not be ejected. Since the floating mechanism 2 itself has a certain weight, its trajectory is a parabola during the ejection process. Therefore, when the ejection direction is 150°, when the ejection mechanism ejects the floating mechanism 2, the floating mechanism 2 just does not come into contact with the lower end cover of the storage box 1, so as not to affect the ejection of the floating mechanism 2.

[0030] In one feasible implementation, refer to Figure 4 As shown, the ejection mechanism also includes a rack column 15, a gear 10, and a guide structure 17. The guide structure 17 is mounted on the boss 11 and has a hole channel. One end of the rack column 15 is connected to the ejection plate 3, and the other end of the rack column 15 is provided with a toothed edge that meshes with the gear 10. The gear 10 has a half-tooth structure. Through the meshing action of the gear 10 and the rack column 15, the rack column 15 passes through the hole channel. When the gear 10 rotates, it can drag the rack column 15 to slide within the hole channel of the guide structure 17, thereby storing force on the spring 5.

[0031] In this embodiment, refer to Figure 3 As shown, the upper end of the spring post 13 is provided with a stop 12 to prevent the spring from disengaging. The stop 12 and the boss 11 at the lower end of the spring post 13 form an axial constraint on the spring. Specifically, the spring 5 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the spring post 13, with its upper end abutting against the stop 12 and its lower end abutting against the boss 11. Since the boss 11 is sleeved on the spring post 13 and the two are in sliding fit, the spring post 13 can slide up and down axially relative to the boss 11. The stop 12 at the upper end can prevent the spring 5 from disengaging from the upper end when the spring post 13 slides, thereby ensuring that the spring 5 is always stably assembled on the spring post 13. In this embodiment, gear 10 is connected to drive mechanism 18. When the control device receives the corresponding opening signal command, drive mechanism 18 drives gear 10. Gear 10 meshes with rack column 15 and presses down, while simultaneously storing force for spring 5. When the toothless part of gear 10 is about to disengage from the toothed edge of rack column 15, the box door 1-1 opens, and the stored force spring 5 ejects floating mechanism 2 from storage box 1.

[0032] The above-described embodiments also enable remote control of the floating mechanism. When the floating mechanism needs to be activated for early warning, it can be achieved through a remote control signal controller.

[0033] In one feasible implementation, the control device also includes a horn, which can be installed on the top of the storage box 1. Especially in tunnel areas, the sound of the horn has an echo, which can enable drivers of vehicles in the distance to notice the situation in time and choose evasive measures. The horn can also be installed inside the storage box 1. When the box door 1-1 is opened, the sound of the horn is emitted from inside the box, which is equivalent to a sound amplifier. Similarly, it can enable drivers of vehicles about to enter the dangerous area to notice the situation in time and choose evasive measures. In addition, the horn can be installed both inside and on the top of the box at the same time to issue warnings in multiple directions, which can enable drivers of vehicles about to enter the dangerous area to notice the situation in time and choose evasive measures. In one feasible implementation, refer to Figure 5 As shown, the floating mechanism includes a traffic cone 2-1, a counterweight 2-2, and an anchor chain 2-3. The counterweight 2-2 is located at the lower end of the traffic cone 2-1, and the anchor chain 2-3 is located at the lower end of the counterweight 2-2. A flashing light 2-4 is installed at the top of the traffic cone 2-1. The whole structure is conical, which allows the floating mechanism to float stably on the water surface and prevent it from tipping over.

[0034] In this embodiment, the counterweight 2-2 is also equipped with a positioning module, an air cylinder, a battery, and an inflation triggering device. The flashing light 2-4 is connected to the battery, and the inflation triggering device is connected to the air cylinder. The floating mechanism is also equipped with a waterproof box and a controller. When the water level reaches the threshold, the water accumulation information is reported to the emergency unit. After being monitored and confirmed by the management unit (when no one or no vehicle is under the equipment), the electromechanical ejection mechanism in the storage box 1 is triggered. The ejection mechanism launches the floating mechanism. After the floating mechanism enters the water, it automatically inflates, making it float quickly on the water surface. At the same time, the lead weight and anchor chain play a role in stabilizing the platform. The built-in battery of the counterweight 2-2 powers the red and blue warning lights, enabling them to continuously emit warning signals and positioning signals. This allows smart cities and flood control platforms to monitor the distribution of water-affected areas in real time, control areas where the water level exceeds the threshold in the shortest possible time, and remind passing vehicles and pedestrians not to pass through dangerously, reducing management pressure and the danger to people's property and lives.

[0035] In the above-described embodiments, the storage box can be installed on tunnel walls, underground passage walls, or streetlight poles. The electrical control system inside the storage box 1 is connected to the supporting early warning and control system. At the same time, electronic water level gauges are also installed in sections of the road such as tunnels and underground passages where water accumulation may occur. Through the communication between the electrical control system inside the storage box 1 and the electronic water level gauge, real-time monitoring and automatic early warning and control of the water level in the road and tunnel can be realized. When the water accumulation on the road reaches the threshold that vehicles cannot pass through the water, the system automatically reports to the emergency unit. At the same time, the door 1-1 of the storage box 1 automatically opens, and the ejection mechanism ejects the automatic inflatable floating mechanism 2 with red and blue warning lights and alarms to remind vehicles and pedestrians and avoid danger. The electronic control system and electronic water level gauge inside the storage box 1 can be connected via wired or wireless connection to receive water level data in real time. Additionally, the floating mechanism 2 is made of a rubbery material and automatically inflates upon entering or falling into the water, floating on the surface. It is equipped with red and blue warning lights to issue early warning signals. The floating mechanism is secured to the warning point by a lead weight and anchor chains 2-3 to prevent movement due to water currents or other factors. The floating mechanism has a built-in battery that ensures the warning lights operate continuously for more than 10 hours. The power supply voltage must not exceed the safe voltage to prevent leakage. Furthermore, the floating mechanism can be designed as a portable model, eliminating the need for a launch mechanism, allowing for flexible use during patrols. If encountering people wading in water, it can be thrown out by hand for easy warning and rescue purposes. The portable floating mechanism can be designed for easy carrying. When needed, it can be manually inflated or manually pumped. It also has a built-in positioning function and can be connected to provincial and municipal flood control platforms.

[0036] It should be understood that the terms "an embodiment," "a possible implementation," or "some implementations" used throughout the specification mean that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic related to an embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present application. Therefore, "an embodiment," "a possible implementation," or "some implementations" appearing throughout the specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, these specific features, structures, or characteristics can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. Those skilled in the art should also understand that the embodiments described in the specification are all optional embodiments, and the actions and modules involved are not necessarily essential to the embodiments of the present application.

[0037] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them; although this application 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 or all of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. Road flooding early warning and control equipment, including a storage box (1) and a floating mechanism (2). The floating mechanism (2) is installed inside the storage box (1), characterized in that: The ejection mechanism is connected to the floating mechanism (2) and is used to eject the floating mechanism (2) from the storage box (1); The ejection mechanism includes an ejection plate (3), a spring (5), and a boss (11). The floating mechanism (2) is installed on one end face of the catapult plate (3), and a spring column (13) is provided on the other end face of the catapult plate (3). The end of the spring column (13) away from the catapult plate (3) is connected to the boss (11). The boss (11) has a hole for the spring column (13) to pass through, and the spring column (13) can slide along the axial direction of the hole. The spring (5) is sleeved on the spring post (13).

2. The road water accumulation warning control device according to claim 1, characterized by, The ejection mechanism also includes an angle adjuster (14) for mounting the ejection mechanism inside the storage box (1).

3. The road water accumulation warning control device according to claim 2, characterized by, The ejection angle of the ejection mechanism can be adjusted between 0° and 150° by means of the angle adjuster (14).

4. The road water accumulation warning regulation device according to claim 1, characterized by, The ejection mechanism also includes a rack (15) and a gear (10). One end of the rack column (15) is connected to the catapult plate (3), and the other end of the rack column (15) is provided with teeth that mesh with the gear (10).

5. The road water accumulation warning control device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by, The ejection plate (3) is provided with a spring tray (16), which is used to support the floating mechanism (2).

6. The road water accumulation warning control device according to claim 4, characterized by The gear (10) has a half-tooth structure.

7. The road water accumulation warning control device according to claim 6, characterized by The boss (11) is provided with a guide structure (17), and the guide structure (17) has a hole channel.

8. The road water accumulation warning control device according to claim 7, characterized by The rack column (15) is inserted into the hole channel. When the gear (10) rotates, it can drag the rack column (15) to slide in the hole channel.

9. The road water accumulation warning regulation device according to claim 1, characterized by, The speaker (7) is installed on the top of the storage box (1) and / or inside the storage box (1).

10. The road water accumulation warning control device according to claim 9, characterized by, The floating mechanism (2) includes a traffic cone (2-1), a counterweight (2-2), and an anchor chain (2-3). The counterweight (2-2) is located at the lower end of the traffic cone (2-1). The anchor chain (2-3) is located at the lower end of the counterweight (2-2).

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