Holiday pass ticket issuing terminal

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of highway toll collection equipment, and particularly discloses a holiday passing paper coupon issuing terminal, which comprises a shell, a machine box arranged along the length direction of the shell is arranged in the shell, a first opening is formed in one side of the shell to allow the machine box to extend out of the shell, a moving mechanism is arranged to drive the machine box to reciprocate, a controller and a thermal printer are arranged in the machine box, a paper outlet is arranged at one end of the machine box to allow the printed paper coupon to be sent out, and the paper outlet is arranged at the first opening of the shell; the machine box is slidably connected with the shell; the controller is electrically connected with the moving mechanism and the thermal printer; the controller is used for controlling the moving mechanism to reciprocate along the length direction of the shell, and the controller is also used for controlling the thermal printer to print the passing paper coupon. The patent aims to solve the problems of lacking holiday paper passing coupon issuing equipment, relying on manual issuing and affecting vehicle rapid passing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of highway toll collection equipment technology, and in particular to a terminal for issuing toll tickets during holidays. Background Technology

[0002] Highway paper toll tickets are paper tickets issued by highway management departments in special circumstances to replace toll cards. The ticket records the date, entry time, vehicle type, and toll station number. They are generally used when there is significant congestion at toll station entrances or during holidays when tolls are waived. For example, during major holidays when tolls are waived for small passenger vehicles, highway toll stations need to issue paper toll tickets to small passenger vehicles without ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) devices between 6 PM and midnight on the day before and the last day of the holiday.

[0003] Since paper toll tickets are mainly issued during holidays, representing only a small portion of the annual demand period, they are currently distributed manually without a dedicated toll ticket distribution terminal designed for this purpose. Although toll stations are now equipped with license plate recognition systems capable of identifying vehicle license plates, dates, entry times, and vehicle types, manual printing of paper toll tickets is still essential; traditional manual distribution typically takes more than one and a half minutes. Due to high traffic volume during holidays, manual distribution easily causes congestion at toll stations, hindering rapid vehicle passage. Furthermore, manual operation is prone to errors, leading to incorrect or missed distributions and increasing management costs at toll stations. At the same time, during peak holiday periods, additional staff are needed to handle the surge in traffic, further exacerbating the burden of labor costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of existing technology, the technical problem solved by this utility model is to provide a terminal for issuing holiday toll paper tickets, thereby solving the problem of the lack of equipment for issuing holiday paper toll tickets, the reliance on manual issuance, and the resulting impact on the rapid passage of vehicles.

[0005] To solve the above problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: A holiday passage ticket distribution terminal includes a shell, a housing inside the shell, the housing being arranged along the length of the shell, a first opening on one side of the shell for the housing to extend out of the shell, and a moving mechanism for driving the housing to reciprocate. A controller and a thermal printer are located inside the housing, and a paper outlet at one end of the housing for dispensing printed tickets, the paper outlet being located at the first opening of the shell; the housing is slidably connected to the shell; the controller is electrically connected to both the moving mechanism and the thermal printer, the controller being used to control the moving mechanism to reciprocate along the length of the shell, and the controller also being used to control the thermal printer to print passage tickets.

[0006] The beneficial effects of this solution are as follows: The equipment enables automatic printing and distribution of toll tickets during holidays, eliminating the need for manual operation. During operation, the equipment responds quickly and completes the printing task rapidly, reducing the toll ticket distribution time from 90 seconds to 3 seconds, significantly improving the efficiency of toll stations while reducing manual intervention and human error. This effectively alleviates traffic pressure at toll stations during holidays and avoids traffic congestion caused by the speed limitations of manual operation.

[0007] Furthermore, an electric lifting rod is installed at the lower end of the outer casing; it also includes an infrared light gate that allows vehicles to pass through. The infrared light gate is arranged parallel to the electric lifting rod, and multiple sets of infrared sensors are distributed at intervals from top to bottom on the infrared light gate. The controller output is electrically connected to the electric lifting rod, and the controller input is electrically connected to the infrared light gate. The controller is used to control the raising and lowering of the electric lifting rod according to the received infrared light gate signal. The multiple sets of sensors on the infrared light gate detect the vehicle height, thereby adjusting the height of the lifting rod according to different vehicle heights, thus adapting to different vehicle heights and making it easier for drivers to remove the passage ticket.

[0008] Furthermore, the side of the chassis with the paper outlet is made of a transparent panel. A distance sensor is located inside the chassis near the transparent panel. The distance sensor is electrically connected to the input terminal of the controller, which controls the movement of the moving mechanism based on the input signal from the distance sensor. By detecting the distance between the vehicle and the chassis using the distance sensor, the moving mechanism is controlled to adapt to vehicles in different parking positions, ensuring that the toll ticket is within the driver's reach and greatly improving the convenience of ticket collection for the driver.

[0009] Furthermore, the chassis is equipped with a voice broadcast module for announcing the completion of coupon printing. This module is electrically connected to the controller output, which receives the printer's completion signal and controls the voice broadcast module to emit a notification voice. A speaker hole is located on the side wall of the casing. This built-in voice broadcast module provides intelligent notification upon completion of coupon printing, effectively improving the user experience. Timely and clear voice announcements quickly attract the user's attention, preventing waiting or missed opportunities due to not noticing the printing completion status.

[0010] Furthermore, the moving mechanism includes an electrically operated telescopic rod, one end of which is fixed to the inner wall of the housing, and the other end of which is detachably fixed to the end of the machine housing away from the paper outlet. The use of an electrically operated telescopic rod results in a simple structure that is easy to control.

[0011] Furthermore, the moving mechanism includes a driving component and a sliding component. The driving component includes a motor, a gear, and a rack meshing with the gear. The rack is fixed to the side wall of the housing, and the motor output shaft is fixedly connected to the gear shaft. The sliding component includes a linear guide rail arranged along the length of the housing, and a slider slidably connected in the linear guide rail. The slider is detachably fixed to the housing.

[0012] The use of a gear and rack mechanism allows for controllable movement distance. By controlling the motor, the gear rotation can be precisely calculated, accurately determining the chassis movement distance; the meshing transmission prevents slippage, ensuring efficient power transmission, stable operation, and low noise; adjusting the motor speed flexibly changes the chassis movement speed. The movement of the chassis is guided and limited by the cooperation of linear guides and sliders, allowing for smooth sliding.

[0013] Furthermore, the upper end of the outer shell is provided with a second opening, and a cover plate is rotatably connected to the second opening. The end of the cover plate away from the connection point is provided with a cylindrical lock for locking the cover plate onto the outer shell. This structural design of the second opening and the cover plate significantly improves the convenience of equipment maintenance. When the equipment malfunctions, the cover plate can be quickly opened to directly access critical internal components, significantly shortening troubleshooting and repair time. Simultaneously, the cover plate is fixed using a cylindrical lock, which, compared to traditional locks, offers a simpler and faster insertion and unlocking method. Opening and closing can be completed with a simple rotation or insertion action, improving maintenance efficiency and reducing operational difficulty. Moreover, the cylindrical lock has a compact structure and strong stability, effectively ensuring the stability of the cover plate during equipment operation, balancing convenience and safety. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of Example 1.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the extended chassis.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of Example 2.

[0017] Figure 4 This is the intention of the moving mechanism in Example 1.

[0018] Figure 5 This is the intention of the moving mechanism in Example 2.

[0019] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the system modules. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The following detailed description illustrates the specific implementation method: The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings include: housing 1, lifting rod 11, chassis 2, thermal printer 21, paper output port 22, distance sensor 23, telescopic rod 4, gear 5, rack 51, linear guide rail 6, slider 61, cover plate 7, cylindrical lock 71, horn hole 8, infrared light door 9, and infrared sensor 91.

[0021] Example 1 is basically as shown in the appendix. Figure 1 As shown: A holiday toll ticket distribution terminal includes a housing 1, a chassis 2 inside the housing 1, the chassis 2 being arranged along the length of the housing 1, a first opening on one side of the housing 1 for the chassis 2 to extend out of the housing 1, and a moving mechanism for driving the chassis 2 to reciprocate, the chassis 2 containing a controller and a thermal printer 21 (the controller is not shown in the figure), one end of the chassis 2 having a paper outlet 22 for dispensing printed paper tickets, and the paper outlet 22 being located at the first opening of the housing 1; the chassis 2 is slidably connected to the housing 1; the moving mechanism includes an electric telescopic rod 4, one end of which is bolted to the inner wall of the housing, and the other end of which is bolted to the end of the chassis 2 away from the paper outlet 22.

[0022] The controller is electrically connected to the moving mechanism and the thermal printer 21 respectively. The controller is used to control the moving mechanism to move back and forth along the length of the outer casing 1. The controller is connected to the network of the existing license plate recognition system of the toll station. The controller is used to receive the license plate information, date, entry time, vehicle type and station number information transmitted by the license plate recognition system, and control the thermal printer 21 to print out the above information toll ticket.

[0023] The side of the chassis 2 with the paper output port 22 is made of transparent panel. A distance sensor 23 is located inside the chassis 2 near the transparent panel. The distance sensor 23 is electrically connected to the input terminal of the controller. The controller controls the extension and retraction of the electric telescopic rod 4 based on the input signal from the distance sensor 23. The extension and retraction distance of the electric telescopic rod 4 is controlled based on the strength of the feedback signal from the distance sensor 23. The distance sensor 23 is selected from infrared triangulation distance sensors, such as GP2Y0A41SK0F; or laser ToF sensors, such as VL53L1X.

[0024] The chassis 2 is equipped with a voice broadcast module for broadcasting the prompt voice when the newspaper coupon printing is completed. The voice broadcast module has a pre-stored prompt voice for the newspaper coupon printing completion. The voice broadcast module is electrically connected to the output terminal of the controller. The controller is used to receive the printer printing completion signal and control the voice broadcast module to emit the prompt voice. The side wall of the outer casing 1 has a speaker hole 8.

[0025] The upper end of the outer casing 1 is provided with a second opening, and a cover plate 7 is rotatably connected to the second opening. The end of the cover plate 7 away from the connection point is provided with a cylindrical lock 71 for locking the cover plate 7 onto the casing. By providing the second opening and the cover plate 7, it is convenient to repair the equipment in case of failure.

[0026] The parts of Embodiment 2 that are the same as those in Embodiment 1 will not be repeated. The difference is that an electric lifting rod 11 is installed at the lower end of the outer casing 1; it also includes an infrared light gate 9 that allows a car to pass through. The infrared light gate 9 is arranged parallel to the electric lifting rod 11, and multiple sets of infrared sensors 91 are distributed at intervals from top to bottom on the infrared light gate 9; the controller output is electrically connected to the electric lifting rod 11, and the controller input is electrically connected to the infrared light gate 9. The controller is used to control the raising and lowering of the electric lifting rod 11 according to the received signals from the infrared light gate 9. The infrared sensors 91 are selected from Omron E3Z-LS60 or Panasonic AN-PV10-50. In this embodiment, four sets of infrared sensors 91 are set, numbered R1, R2, R3, and R4 from top to bottom; the height of the electric lifting rod 11 is set to 1-4 levels according to the number of infrared sensors 91 that are blocked (1-4), with level 4 being the highest height. When the vehicle height is low, only the lower sensor R4 is blocked, and the controller receives a low-level signal. The controller controls the electric lifting rod 11 to rise to level 1 according to the received signal. When a vehicle is tall, multiple sensors above it are blocked. For example, when a vehicle passes by, infrared sensors 91 (R2, R3, and R4) are blocked. The controller receives three low-level signals and, based on these signals, controls the electric lifting gate 11 to rise to the third position. This allows the toll ticket dispensing terminal to adjust its height according to different vehicle heights, thus facilitating quick toll ticket collection for vehicles of varying heights.

[0027] The moving mechanism includes a drive assembly and a sliding assembly. The drive assembly includes a motor, a gear 5, and a rack 51 meshing with the gear 5. The rack 51 is fixed to the side wall of the housing 2, and the motor output shaft is fixedly connected to the shaft of the gear 5. The sliding assembly includes a linear guide rail 6 arranged along the length of the housing 1, and a slider 61 slidably connected within the linear guide rail 6. The slider 61 is detachably fixed to the housing 2. The motor controls the rotation of the gear 5, thereby driving the rack 51 to move, thus controlling the forward and backward movement of the housing 2. The gear 5 and rack 51 meshing method makes the movement distance controllable. By controlling the motor, the rotation of the gear 5 can be accurately calculated, and the movement distance of the housing 2 can be precisely determined. The meshing transmission avoids slippage, resulting in efficient power transmission, stable operation, and low noise. Adjusting the motor speed flexibly changes the movement speed of the housing 2.

[0028] The above descriptions are merely embodiments of this utility model, and common knowledge regarding specific structures and characteristics is not elaborated upon here. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the structure of this utility model, and these should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model. These modifications will not affect the effectiveness of the implementation of this utility model or the practicality of the patent. The scope of protection claimed in this application shall be determined by the content of its claims, and the specific embodiments described in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.

Claims

1. A terminal for issuing holiday access tickets, characterized in that: The device includes an outer casing, within which is a housing. The housing extends along the length of the outer casing, and a first opening on one side allows the housing to extend out. A moving mechanism drives the housing to reciprocate. The housing houses a controller and a thermal printer. One end of the housing has a paper output port for dispensing printed paper tickets, located at the first opening in the outer casing. The housing is slidably connected to the outer casing. The controller is electrically connected to both the moving mechanism and the thermal printer. The controller controls the reciprocating movement of the moving mechanism along the length of the outer casing and also controls the thermal printer to print the paper tickets. The lower end of the outer casing... The device is equipped with an electric lifting rod; it also includes an infrared light gate that allows vehicles to pass through. The infrared light gate is arranged parallel to the electric lifting rod, and multiple sets of infrared sensors are distributed at intervals from top to bottom on the infrared light gate. The output terminal of the controller is electrically connected to the electric lifting rod, and the input terminal of the controller is electrically connected to the infrared light gate. The controller is used to control the raising and lowering of the electric lifting rod according to the received infrared light gate signal. The side of the chassis with the paper outlet is made of a transparent plate. A distance sensor is installed inside the chassis near the transparent plate. The distance sensor is electrically connected to the input terminal of the controller. The controller is used to control the movement of the moving mechanism according to the input signal of the distance sensor.

2. The holiday access pass distribution terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The chassis is equipped with a voice broadcast module for broadcasting a prompt message indicating that the newspaper / coupon printing is complete. The voice broadcast module is electrically connected to the output of the controller. The controller is used to receive the printer's printing completion signal and control the voice broadcast module to emit a prompt message. The side wall of the outer casing has a speaker hole.

3. The holiday access pass distribution terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moving mechanism includes an electric telescopic rod, one end of which is fixed to the inner wall of the housing, and the other end of which is detachably fixed to the end of the machine housing away from the paper outlet.

4. The holiday access pass distribution terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moving mechanism includes a driving component and a sliding component. The driving component includes a motor, a gear, and a rack meshing with the gear. The rack is fixed to the side wall of the housing, and the motor output shaft is fixedly connected to the gear shaft. The sliding component includes a linear guide rail arranged along the length of the housing, and a slider slidably connected in the linear guide rail. The slider is detachably fixed to the housing.

5. The holiday travel pass distribution terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the outer shell is provided with a second opening, and a cover plate is rotatably connected to the second opening. The end of the cover plate away from the connection point is provided with a cylindrical lock for locking the cover plate onto the outer shell.

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