A barrier-free news listening post

Abstract

This utility model discloses an accessible news listening station, including a base, a docking seat, a ball head, a fixing bolt, a connecting plate, and a station body. A broadcast speaker is installed inside the station body. A dustproof plate and a control anti-slip button are installed on one side of the station body. The button surface has a textured anti-slip surface to allow visually impaired users to operate it by touch. A vertical cylinder is installed on the base. A buffer mechanism is arranged alternately along the X and Y axes inside the cylinder. The buffer mechanism consists of a fixing plate, a convex plate, a track rod, an arc-shaped plate, a slider, and a buffer spring. The fixing bolt passes through a slot in the arc-shaped plate, causing the arc-shaped plate and slider to move along the track rod when the station body is impacted. The buffer spring compresses to absorb energy, and the station body returns to a vertical position after the impact, thanks to the spring's reset action. An elastic corrugated sleeve is installed between the station body and the vertical cylinder to seal gaps and prevent rainwater and dust from entering. This device can provide buffer protection under multi-directional impacts, reducing the risk of injury to blind people and improving the convenience and safety of operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of barrier-free listening technology, specifically relating to a barrier-free news listening station. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous advancement of barrier-free environment construction, public information access devices for visually impaired people are becoming increasingly common. Among these, news listening stations, as devices that transmit information via audio, help visually impaired individuals conveniently access news and announcements outdoors or in public areas. Existing news listening stations are mostly fixed installations, typically with the station body directly fixed to the ground or base, and volume and channel adjustments made via buttons. While providing services, these devices also need to consider the safety of visually impaired individuals during operation and movement.

[0003] However, existing technologies for fixed listening posts present certain problems in daily use. Since visually impaired individuals often rely on touch or canes for exploratory walking, they are prone to collisions with the device. When the listening post is a rigid, fixed structure, it cannot avoid or cushion impacts, often resulting in users experiencing significant impact forces and posing a risk of personal injury. Furthermore, the device itself is susceptible to deformation of the outer shell and damage to internal parts after impacts, shortening its lifespan and increasing maintenance costs. In addition, some listening posts have poorly designed buttons with insufficient anti-slip properties, making it difficult for visually impaired individuals to accurately identify and control them when touching or operating them, affecting both convenience and safety.

[0004] Therefore, existing accessible news listening stations still need improvement in terms of collision safety, user protection, and the anti-slip and tactile recognition of button operation. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an accessible news listening station that can achieve multi-directional buffering when subjected to external forces, reduce the intensity of collision between people and the device, and is more in line with the needs of visually impaired people in terms of operation.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: An accessible news listening station includes a base, a docking seat on the upper surface of the base, a ball head on the top of the docking seat, a fixing bolt on the top of the ball head, and a connecting plate on the top of the fixing bolt. A pile is installed on the upper surface of the connecting plate, and a loudspeaker is installed inside the pile. A vertical tube is provided on the upper surface of the base, the ball head is placed inside the vertical tube, and the connecting plate is higher than the upper surface of the vertical tube; The inner side of the vertical tube is equipped with buffer mechanisms along the X and Y axes. The heights of the buffer mechanisms along the X and Y axes are staggered, and the buffer mechanisms are used to buffer the ball head at multiple angles.

[0007] Furthermore, one side of the pile is open, and a dustproof plate is installed on the open side of the pile. A control anti-slip button is installed on the upper surface of one side of the pile, and the surface of the control anti-slip button is provided with a granular anti-slip texture.

[0008] Furthermore, an elastic corrugated sleeve is installed between the pile body and the vertical cylinder to seal the gap between the pile body and the base.

[0009] Furthermore, the buffer mechanism includes fixed plates symmetrically installed on the inner wall of the vertical cylinder. On the side of the two fixed plates that are close to each other, there are symmetrically arranged protruding plates, and two track rods are horizontally fixed between the two protruding plates.

[0010] Furthermore, an arc-shaped plate is slidably installed between the two fixed plates, and a through groove is opened on the surface of the arc-shaped plate, through which the fixing bolt passes.

[0011] Furthermore, sliders are provided at both ends of the arc-shaped plate, and the sliders at both ends slide on the surface of the track rods on both sides respectively; Both ends of the track rod are fitted with buffer springs, which are placed between the slider and the convex plate. The buffer springs on both sides exert a pushing force on the slider in the direction of the center.

[0012] Furthermore, the base has an extended lip at the bottom, with locking screws at each of the four corners, and the base is fixed to the ground by the locking screws.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: This invention features a vertical cylinder mounted on a base, with buffer mechanisms arranged alternately along the X and Y axes inside the cylinder. When the pile is subjected to external force from any direction, the fixed bolts cause the arc-shaped plate to shift, compressing the buffer spring and absorbing energy. This structure effectively reduces the impact force at the moment of impact, preventing serious injury to blind users from collisions. Furthermore, after the buffering process, the reset action of the buffer spring automatically returns the pile to a vertical position, ensuring the continuous availability and safety of the device.

[0014] This invention involves installing an elastic corrugated sleeve between the pile body and the vertical cylinder, which maintains a sealed state during pile tilting or buffering, preventing rainwater and dust from entering the vertical cylinder and base. This avoids the failure of the internal buffer mechanism and ball joint due to external environmental factors. This design effectively extends the service life of the device and reduces maintenance costs.

[0015] This invention features anti-slip control buttons on the outer surface of the listening station, with textured anti-slip patterns added to the button surface. This allows visually impaired users to accurately adjust the volume and channel through tactile identification, solving the inconvenience caused by insufficient button recognition in traditional listening stations. This improvement enhances the operational safety and convenience of the device, ensuring the practical effectiveness of accessible information services. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the projectile structure of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the base structure of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the ball head mounting structure of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the buffer mechanism and ball head mounting of this utility model.

[0017] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows: 1. Base; 11. Locking screw; 12. Vertical cylinder; 13. Connecting seat; 2. Pile body; 21. Broadcast speaker; 22. Dustproof plate; 23. Control anti-slip button; 3. Elastic corrugated sleeve; 4. Ball head; 41. Fixing bolt; 42. Connecting plate; 5. Buffer mechanism; 51. Fixing plate; 52. Protruding plate; 53. Track rod; 54. Slider; 55. Arc plate; 56. Through groove; 57. Buffer spring. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To make the objectives and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with embodiments. It should be understood that the following text is merely used to describe one or more specific embodiments of this utility model and does not strictly limit the scope of protection specifically claimed by this utility model.

[0019] Example 1: like Figures 1-6As shown, an accessible news listening station includes a base 1, a docking seat 13 on the upper surface of the base 1, a ball head 4 mounted on the top of the docking seat 13, a fixing bolt 41 on the top of the ball head 4, and a connecting plate 42 on the top of the fixing bolt 41. The base 1 is made of metal to enhance stability. The docking seat 13 supports the ball head 4 and provides rotational support. The ball head 4 has a spherical structure and can swing at an angle relative to the vertical cylinder 12 when impacted by external forces. The fixing bolt 41 is vertically mounted on the top of the ball head 4, passes through the arc-shaped plate 55 and cooperates with the through groove 56 to maintain the vertical stability of the station body 2 under normal conditions. The connecting plate 42 is bolted to the top of the fixing bolt 41 to support and fix the station body 2.

[0020] A pile body 2 is installed on the upper surface of the connecting plate 42, and a loudspeaker 21 is installed inside the pile body 2. The pile body 2 has a hollow structure and the loudspeaker 21 is installed inside. The loudspeaker 21 is used to play the received news information so that visually impaired people can obtain information in a timely manner. The bottom of the pile body 2 is fixed to the connecting plate 42 with bolts to ensure the stability of the overall structure. The surface of the pile body 2 is made of impact-resistant material to avoid damage under external impact. The sound outlet of the loudspeaker 21 is set at the opening on the front side of the pile body 2 so that the sound can be effectively transmitted and the auditory information can be clearly transmitted.

[0021] A vertical cylinder 12 is provided on the upper surface of the base 1, the ball head 4 is placed inside the vertical cylinder 12, and the connecting plate 42 is higher than the upper surface of the vertical cylinder 12; the vertical cylinder 12 is used to partially enclose the ball head 4 inside it, and a buffer mechanism 5 is provided inside the vertical cylinder 12 to provide multi-directional buffer protection when the pile body 2 is subjected to external force; the connecting plate 42 is higher than the upper surface of the vertical cylinder 12 to ensure the vertical installation of the pile body 2, and at the same time to provide stable support during the release and restoration of the buffer mechanism 5.

[0022] Buffer mechanisms 5 are provided on the inner side of the vertical cylinder 12 along the X-axis and Y-axis. The buffer mechanisms 5 in the X-axis and Y-axis are staggered in height. The buffer mechanisms 5 are used to buffer the ball head 4 at multiple angles. The buffer mechanisms 5 can effectively absorb the impact force when the pile body 2 is hit from any direction by the staggered arrangement. When visually impaired people collide with the device, the buffer mechanisms 5 can reduce the direct impact force and protect the safety of personnel and equipment.

[0023] One side of the pile body 2 is open, and a dustproof plate 22 is installed on the open side of the pile body 2. A control anti-slip button 23 is installed on the upper surface of one side of the pile body 2. The surface of the control anti-slip button 23 is provided with a particle anti-slip texture. The dustproof plate 22 is used to prevent dust and rainwater from entering the interior of the pile body 2, thereby preventing the broadcast speaker 21 from getting damp or damaged. The control anti-slip button 23 is used to adjust the playback volume and listening frequency. The particle anti-slip texture on the surface allows visually impaired people to accurately identify the button position by touch, improving the convenience and safety of operation.

[0024] like Figures 1-3 As shown, an elastic corrugated sleeve 3 is installed between the pile body 2 and the vertical cylinder 12. The elastic corrugated sleeve 3 is used to seal the gap between the pile body 2 and the base 1. The elastic corrugated sleeve 3 is made of flexible weather-resistant material. When the pile body 2 undergoes angular displacement or buffer swing, it can still maintain good sealing performance, thereby preventing rainwater and dust from entering the interior of the base 1 and the vertical cylinder 12, and extending the service life of the buffer mechanism 5 and the ball head 4.

[0025] like Figures 4-6 As shown, the buffer mechanism 5 includes fixed plates 51 symmetrically installed on the inner wall of the vertical cylinder 12. On the side of the two fixed plates 51 that are close to each other, there are symmetrically arranged protruding plates 52. Two track rods 53 are horizontally fixed between the two protruding plates 52. The fixed plates 51 are welded and fixed to the vertical cylinder 12 to support the overall buffer structure. The protruding plates 52 and the track rods 53 form a guide reference to ensure that the arc plate 55 and the slider 54 can move smoothly when subjected to force. The track rods 53 are arranged horizontally to provide support and serve as guide rails.

[0026] like Figures 4-6 As shown, an arc-shaped plate 55 is slidably installed between two fixed plates 51. A through groove 56 is opened on the surface of the arc-shaped plate 55, and the fixing bolt 41 passes through the through groove 56. The arc-shaped plate 55 can slide with the swing of the fixing bolt 41. The design of the through groove 56 ensures that the fixing bolt 41 maintains its guiding function during the swing. When the arc-shaped plate 55 is subjected to external force, it generates lateral displacement, which compresses the buffer spring 57 and plays a buffering role.

[0027] like Figure 6 As shown, both ends of the arc plate 55 are provided with sliders 54, and the sliders 54 slide on the surfaces of the track rods 53 on both sides respectively; both ends of the surface of the track rods 53 are fitted with buffer springs 57, which are placed between the sliders 54 and the protruding plate 52. The buffer springs 57 on both sides apply a pushing force to the sliders 54 in the center direction; when the pile body 2 is subjected to external force, the buffer springs 57 are compressed to absorb the impact force, and after the external force is removed, they return to their original state, thereby pushing the arc plate 55 back to its original position, so that the pile body 2 gradually returns to the vertical state.

[0028] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the base 1 has an extended lip at its bottom, with locking screws 11 passing through the four corners of the lip. The base 1 is fixed to the ground by the locking screws 11. The extended lip of the base 1 increases the contact area with the ground, making the overall structure more stable. The locking screws 11 are used to firmly fix the base 1 to the ground, thereby ensuring that the barrier-free news listening station will not shift as a whole during use, ensuring the safety and stability of the device.

[0029] Example 2: See Figures 1-6An accessible news listening station includes a base 1, a docking seat 13, a ball head 4, a fixing bolt 41, a connecting plate 42, a station body 2, a loudspeaker 21, a vertical cylinder 12, a buffer mechanism 5, a dustproof plate 22, a control anti-slip button 23, an elastic corrugated sleeve 3, a fixing plate 51, a protruding plate 52, a track rod 53, a slider 54, an arc plate 55, a through groove 56, a buffer spring 57, and a locking screw 11.

[0030] In actual operation, the extended lip of the base 1 is first firmly fixed to the ground surface by locking screws 11, so that the base 1 forms a stable support foundation; the docking seat 13 is installed in the center of the upper surface of the base 1, and the ball head 4 is set on the top of the docking seat 13. The ball head 4, as a spherical rotation support, can swing slightly in all directions when subjected to external force; the fixing bolt 41 is vertically fixed on the top of the ball head 4, which plays a vertical guiding role. Its upper end is connected to the pile body 2 through the connecting plate 42, thereby realizing the overall fixation and support of the pile body 2.

[0031] The pile body 2 is a hollow cylindrical structure with a loudspeaker 21 installed inside. The loudspeaker 21 is connected to the audio control module via a power line and is used to broadcast news, policies or public announcements in real time. One side of the pile body 2 has an opening with a dustproof plate 22 installed at the opening to prevent external dust and rainwater from entering. The upper part of the outer wall of the pile body 2 is equipped with a control anti-slip button 23. The surface of the control anti-slip button 23 is evenly covered with granular anti-slip texture, so that operators, especially visually impaired people, can identify the button position by touch and adjust the volume and listening frequency.

[0032] The vertical cylinder 12 is fixed to the upper surface of the base 1, serving to partially enclose the ball head 4 and form the mounting cavity for the buffer mechanism 5. Inside the vertical cylinder 12, the buffer mechanisms 5 are arranged alternately along the X and Y axes. Each buffer mechanism 5 consists of a fixed plate 51, a protruding plate 52, a track rod 53, a slider 54, an arc-shaped plate 55, a through groove 56, and a buffer spring 57. The fixed plate 51 is symmetrically installed on the inner wall of the vertical cylinder 12 to fix the protruding plate 52 and the track rod 53. The track rod 53 is arranged laterally between the two protruding plates 52, serving as a guide support to ensure the sliding stability of the slider 54. The arc-shaped plate 55 is located between two fixed plates 51. A through groove 56 is opened on the surface of the arc-shaped plate 55. The fixing bolt 41 passes through the through groove 56, so that the fixing bolt 41 can drive the arc-shaped plate 55 to move when subjected to force. Slider blocks 54 are fixed at both ends of the arc-shaped plate 55. The sliders 54 move along the direction of the track rod 53. The buffer spring 57 is installed between the slider 54 and the convex plate 52. It can be compressed to absorb the impact energy when the external force is applied, and release the restoring force after the external force is removed, pushing the arc-shaped plate 55 and the fixing bolt 41 back to the initial position, so that the pile 2 gradually returns to the vertical state.

[0033] During use, when a blind person comes into contact with or accidentally impacts the pile 2, the pile 2, through the fixing bolt 41, causes the arc plate 55 to shift along the direction of the track rod 53. The buffer spring 57 is compressed to absorb the impact force, avoiding direct rigid collision. During the buffering process, the pile 2 tilts to absorb energy, significantly reducing the collision intensity, thus effectively protecting the blind person and the device. After the impact, the buffer spring 57 pushes the slider 54 back to its original position under the action of the restoring force, and the arc plate 55 gradually returns to the center position. The fixing bolt 41 then drives the pile 2 back to the vertical position for the next use. At the same time, the elastic corrugated sleeve 3 remains sealed during the tilting or restoring process of the pile 2, preventing rainwater and dust from entering the interior of the vertical cylinder 12 and the base 1, thereby extending the life of the device.

[0034] As can be seen from the operation of this embodiment, the accessible news listening station can buffer against impacts from multiple directions, reducing the risk of injury to visually impaired people, while maintaining the integrity and stability of the station body 2 and the internal broadcasting system.

[0035] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: During installation, the base 1 is first fixed to the ground surface by locking screws 11. The buffer mechanism 5 in the X and Y axes ensures that the fixing bolt 41 is in a vertically upward state when no force is applied, and its height is higher than the upper surface of the vertical cylinder 12. Then, the bottom of the pile body 2 is installed on the connecting plate 42 with bolts to support the pile body 2. Then, an elastic corrugated sleeve 3 is installed in the gap between the base 1 and the pile body 2 to seal it. The surface of the anti-slip control button 23 is provided with a granular anti-slip texture to facilitate operation by blind people through touch. The anti-slip control button 23 is used to adjust the volume and listening frequency. Blind people often collide with the equipment when using it. When the fixed listening pile is impacted, it will cause double damage to the person and the equipment. Therefore, buffer mechanisms 5 are provided in both the X and Y directions inside the vertical cylinder 12. When the pile 2 is impacted, the fixing bolt 41 can swing around the axis of the ball head 4 at a certain angle. At this time, the arc plate 55 can be moved to one side through the through groove 56, causing the slider 54 to move on the surface of the track rod 53. The buffer spring 57 can buffer the slider 54 to reduce the impact intensity with the blind person by tilting the pile 2 during the impact. After the impact, the buffer springs 57 on both sides can be used to restore the pile 2 to a vertical state for easy operation. This structure can protect the pile 2 and the blind person and can buffer the impact force from any direction.

[0036] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model. Structures, devices, and operating methods not specifically described or explained in this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, shall be implemented using conventional methods in the field.

Claims

1. A barrier-free news listening post comprising a base (1), characterized in that: The upper surface of the base (1) is provided with a docking seat (13), the top of the docking seat (13) is provided with a ball head (4), the top of the ball head (4) is provided with a fixing bolt (41), and the top of the fixing bolt (41) is provided with a connecting plate (42). A pile body (2) is installed on the upper surface of the connecting plate (42), and a loudspeaker (21) is installed inside the pile body (2). The upper surface of the base (1) is provided with a vertical tube (12), the ball head (4) is placed inside the vertical tube (12), and the connecting plate (42) is higher than the upper surface of the vertical tube (12); The inner side of the vertical tube (12) is provided with a buffer mechanism (5) along the X-axis and Y-axis directions. The buffer mechanisms (5) in the X-axis and Y-axis directions are staggered in height. The buffer mechanism (5) is used to buffer the ball head (4) at multiple angles.

2. The barrier-free news listening post of claim 1, wherein: One side of the pile body (2) is open, and a dustproof plate (22) is installed on the open side of the pile body (2). A control anti-slip button (23) is installed above one side surface of the pile body (2), and the surface of the control anti-slip button (23) is provided with granular anti-slip texture.

3. The barrier-free news listening post of claim 1, wherein: An elastic corrugated sleeve (3) is installed between the pile body (2) and the vertical cylinder (12), and the elastic corrugated sleeve (3) is used to seal the gap between the pile body (2) and the base (1).

4. The barrier-free news listening post of claim 1, wherein: The buffer mechanism (5) includes fixed plates (51) symmetrically installed on the inner wall of the vertical tube (12). On the side of the two fixed plates (51) that are close to each other, there are symmetrical protrusions (52). Two track rods (53) are fixed laterally between the two protrusions (52).

5. A barrier-free news listening post according to claim 4, characterized in that: An arc-shaped plate (55) is slidably installed between the two fixing plates (51), and a through groove (56) is opened on the surface of the arc-shaped plate (55), through which the fixing bolt (41) passes.

6. A barrier-free news listening post according to claim 5, characterized in that: Both ends of the arc plate (55) are provided with sliders (54), and the sliders (54) at both ends slide on the surface of the track rods (53) on both sides respectively; Both ends of the track rod (53) are fitted with buffer springs (57). The buffer springs (57) are placed between the slider (54) and the convex plate (52). The buffer springs (57) on both sides exert a pushing force on the slider (54) in the center direction.

7. The barrier-free news listening post of claim 1, wherein: The base (1) has an extended lip at the bottom, and locking screws (11) pass through the four corners of the lip. The base (1) is fixed to the ground by the locking screws (11).

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