Movable ETC antenna

Abstract

The utility model discloses a movable ETC antenna relates to the technical field of highway electronic toll collection, and this antenna includes sliding seat, guide strip, sliding block, ETC antenna body, installation component, the sliding seat is installed above the toll station ETC area driveway through bolt, the sliding seat lower surface is fixedly connected with guide strip, the sliding block is connected with the guide strip slidingly, the sliding block lower surface is fixedly connected with the mounting bracket, the mounting bracket is connected with the mounting plate through bolt, the mounting plate is connected with ETC antenna body through installation component. The utility model drives screw rod rotation through motor, drives the sliding block and ETC antenna body along the guide strip sliding, can move ETC antenna to driveway entrance direction after passing the weight grating at the car tail, prolongs the transaction coverage, and this lets the super-long truck not need to back up second transaction, greatly shortens the passing time, significantly improves single transaction success rate, effectively solves the pain point of the low truck passing efficiency under the traditional device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic toll collection technology for highways, specifically a portable ETC antenna. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, ETC antennas at highway toll stations are typically fixedly mounted on metal F-frames, and their transaction range (approximately 10 meters) is limited by the antenna height and radiation angle. For extra-long trucks with 6 axles or more, the success rate of a single transaction is low. Because the distance between the front and rear of these trucks is significant (up to 20 meters or more), when the front of the truck enters the ETC antenna transaction area, the rear may not have yet passed the weighing light bar at the lane entrance, resulting in incomplete vehicle information being uploaded to the toll system and causing a transaction failure. In this case, the truck must continue forward into the lane, wait for the rear to pass the weighing light bar, and then reverse back into the ETC antenna transaction range for a second transaction to complete the entire process. This process not only significantly reduces traffic efficiency but also easily leads to rear-end collisions and other safety hazards.

[0003] Based on this, a portable ETC antenna is now provided, which can eliminate the drawbacks of existing devices. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a portable ETC antenna to solve the problems in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A movable ETC antenna includes a sliding base, a guide plate, a slider, an ETC antenna body, and a mounting assembly. The sliding base is bolted to the top of the ETC lane in the toll station. A guide plate is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the sliding base. The slider is slidably connected to the guide plate. A mounting bracket is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the slider. A mounting plate is bolted to the mounting bracket. The mounting plate is connected to the ETC antenna body through the mounting assembly.

[0007] Based on the above technical solutions, this utility model also provides the following optional technical solutions:

[0008] In one alternative: a threaded rod is rotatably mounted on the lower surface of the guide plate via a bearing seat, a motor is mounted on the lower surface of the guide plate via a bracket, the output end of the motor is connected to the threaded rod, and the threaded rod is threadedly connected to the slider.

[0009] In one alternative embodiment: the mounting assembly includes mounting rods and a locking plate; four mounting rods are fixedly connected to the side wall of the ETC antenna body; the mounting plate has four mounting rod holes corresponding to the mounting rods; the side wall of the mounting plate has a locking plate groove; a locking plate is slidably connected to the inner wall of the locking plate groove; two locking strips are fixedly connected to the locking plate; and locking grooves are opened on the periphery of the four mounting rods, with the locking strips engaging with the locking grooves.

[0010] In one alternative: a pull block is fixedly connected to the side wall of the card plate.

[0011] In one alternative: a fixing frame is fixedly connected to the side wall of the mounting plate, and a spring is fixedly connected between the fixing frame and the pull block.

[0012] In one alternative: the side wall of the fixing frame has two limiting post holes, and a limiting post is slidably disposed in the limiting post hole, and the limiting post abuts against the pull block.

[0013] In one alternative: a magnet is provided at the end of the limiting post, and the fixing frame is made of iron.

[0014] In one alternative: the guide bar is I-shaped, and the slider is U-shaped.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] 1. This utility model uses a motor to drive a threaded rod to rotate, causing the slider and ETC antenna body to slide along a guide plate. After the rear of the vehicle passes the weighing grating, the ETC antenna can be moved towards the lane entrance, extending the transaction coverage area. This eliminates the need for extra-long trucks to reverse and conduct a second transaction, significantly shortening travel time, greatly improving the success rate of a single transaction, and effectively solving the pain point of low truck passage efficiency under traditional devices.

[0017] 2. This utility model relies on an installation assembly consisting of an installation rod, a clamping plate, a clamping strip, and a spring. During maintenance, it is only necessary to remove the limiting post and pull the pull block to release the clamping strip from the mounting rod slot, allowing for quick disassembly of the antenna body without the need for additional tools. During installation, the spring automatically resets to achieve precise clamping between the clamping strip and the slot, and then the limiting post is inserted to complete the fixation. The operation process is simple and efficient, significantly reducing maintenance time. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a first-view diagram of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting bracket structure of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the card plate structure of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembly of the limiting post of this utility model.

[0023] Figure label annotations: 1 Sliding seat, 2 Guide strip plate, 3 Slider, 4 ETC antenna body, 5 Threaded rod, 6 Mounting bracket, 7 Mounting plate, 8 Mounting rod, 9 Fixing bracket, 10 Card plate, 11 Pull block, 12 Card strip, 13 Card slot, 14 Limiting post, 15 Magnet, 16 Motor. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0025] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1-5 As shown, a movable ETC antenna includes a sliding base 1, a guide plate 2, a slider 3, an ETC antenna body 4, and an installation assembly. The sliding base 1 is installed above the ETC lane in the toll station area by bolts. The guide plate 2 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the sliding base 1. The slider 3 is slidably connected to the guide plate 2. The mounting frame 6 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the slider 3. The mounting frame 6 is connected to the mounting plate 7 by bolts. The mounting plate 7 is connected to the ETC antenna body 4 through the installation assembly.

[0026] In one embodiment, a threaded rod 5 is rotatably mounted on the lower surface of the guide plate 2 via a bearing seat, and a motor 16 is mounted on the lower surface of the guide plate 2 via a bracket. The output end of the motor 16 is connected to the threaded rod 5, and the threaded rod 5 is threadedly connected to the slider 3.

[0027] When an oversized truck enters the lane, the ETC antenna body 4 identifies the vehicle type. If the truck has 6 axles or more, after the rear of the truck passes the weighing grating, the motor 16 drives the threaded rod 5 to rotate. The threaded rod 5 then drives the slider 3 to slide on the guide plate 2, propelling the ETC antenna body 4 along the guide plate 2 towards the lane entrance, extending the transaction coverage area. After the vehicle passes, the motor 16 drives the ETC antenna body 4 to automatically reset to its initial position, ready for the next vehicle transaction.

[0028] In one embodiment, the mounting assembly includes mounting rods 8 and a locking plate 10. Four mounting rods 8 are fixedly connected to the side wall of the ETC antenna body 4. The mounting plate 7 has four mounting rod holes corresponding to the mounting rods 8. The side wall of the mounting plate 7 has a locking plate groove. The locking plate 10 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the locking plate groove. Two locking strips 12 are fixedly connected to the locking plate 10. The four mounting rods 8 all have locking slots 13 on their periphery. The locking strips 12 are engaged with the locking slots 13.

[0029] When maintenance is required on the ETC antenna body 4, first remove the two limiting posts 14 from the limiting post holes to release the limiting of the pull block 11. Then manually pull the pull block 11, which causes the card plate 10 to slide in the mounting plate 7, releasing the locking limit between the card strip 12 and the card slot 13. Finally, move the mounting rod 8 out of the mounting rod hole to complete the disassembly of the ETC antenna body 4 for inspection and maintenance.

[0030] After maintenance, the ETC antenna body 4 needs to be reinstalled. At this time, pull the pull block 11 again to insert the four mounting rods 8 into the mounting rod holes. After releasing the hand, the pull block 11, under the action of the spring, makes the locking strip 12 engage with the locking groove 13 of the mounting rod 8. Then, insert two limiting pins 14 into the limiting pin holes to complete the longitudinal limiting of the pull block 11, making the ETC antenna body 4 more securely installed.

[0031] In one embodiment, a pull block 11 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the card plate 10.

[0032] Easy to pull the card plate 10.

[0033] In one embodiment, a fixing bracket 9 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the mounting plate 7, and a spring is fixedly connected between the fixing bracket 9 and the pull block 11.

[0034] The spring drives the clamping plate 10 to remain pressed against the bottom of the clamping plate slot.

[0035] In one embodiment, the side wall of the fixing frame 9 has two limiting post holes, and a limiting post 14 is slidably disposed in the limiting post hole, with the limiting post 14 abutting against the pull block 11.

[0036] Longitudinal limit of pull block 11.

[0037] In one embodiment, a magnet is provided at the end of the limiting post 14, and the fixing frame 9 is made of iron.

[0038] To prevent the limiting post 14 from dislodging from the limiting post hole.

[0039] In one embodiment, the guide bar 2 is in the shape of an "I" and the slider 3 is in the shape of a "U".

[0040] The above embodiments disclose a portable ETC antenna, the specific working principle and process of which are as follows:

[0041] When an oversized truck enters the lane, the ETC antenna body 4 identifies the vehicle type. If the truck has 6 axles or more, after the rear of the truck passes the weighing grating, the motor 16 drives the threaded rod 5 to rotate. The threaded rod 5 then drives the slider 3 to slide on the guide plate 2, propelling the ETC antenna body 4 along the guide plate 2 towards the lane entrance, extending the transaction coverage area. After the vehicle passes, the motor 16 drives the ETC antenna body 4 to automatically reset to its initial position, ready for the next vehicle transaction.

[0042] The technical solution of connecting and installing the ETC antenna body 4 with the guide strip plate 2 increases the mobility of the ETC antenna at the highway toll station, expands the transaction coverage, and ensures that extra-long trucks can complete transactions without reversing.

[0043] When maintenance is required on the ETC antenna body 4, first remove the two limiting posts 14 from the limiting post holes to release the limiting of the pull block 11. Then manually pull the pull block 11, which causes the card plate 10 to slide in the mounting plate 7, releasing the locking limit between the card strip 12 and the card slot 13. Finally, move the mounting rod 8 out of the mounting rod hole to complete the disassembly of the ETC antenna body 4 for inspection and maintenance.

[0044] After maintenance, the ETC antenna body 4 needs to be reinstalled. At this time, pull the pull block 11 again to insert the four mounting rods 8 into the mounting rod holes. After releasing the hand, the pull block 11, under the action of the spring, makes the locking strip 12 engage with the locking groove 13 of the mounting rod 8. Then, insert two limiting pins 14 into the limiting pin holes to complete the longitudinal limiting of the pull block 11, making the ETC antenna body 4 more securely installed.

[0045] The installation and removal process is simple and quick, and the installation and removal of the ETC antenna body 4 can be completed without the need for additional tools.

[0046] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A portable ETC antenna, characterized in that, The device includes a sliding seat (1), a guide plate (2), a slider (3), an ETC antenna body (4), and an installation assembly. The sliding seat (1) is installed above the ETC lane in the toll station area by bolts. The guide plate (2) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the sliding seat (1). The slider (3) is slidably connected to the guide plate (2). The mounting bracket (6) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the slider (3). The mounting bracket (6) is connected to the mounting plate (7) by bolts. The mounting plate (7) is connected to the ETC antenna body (4) through the installation assembly.

2. A portable ETC antenna according to claim 1, characterized in that, A threaded rod (5) is rotatably mounted on the lower surface of the guide plate (2) via a bearing seat. A motor (16) is mounted on the lower surface of the guide plate (2) via a bracket. The output end of the motor (16) is connected to the threaded rod (5). The threaded rod (5) is threadedly connected to the slider (3).

3. A portable ETC antenna according to claim 1, characterized in that, The installation assembly includes mounting rods (8) and a locking plate (10). Four mounting rods (8) are fixedly connected to the side wall of the ETC antenna body (4). The mounting plate (7) has four mounting rod holes corresponding to the mounting rods (8). The side wall of the mounting plate (7) has a locking plate groove. The inner wall of the locking plate groove is slidably connected to the locking plate (10). The locking plate (10) is fixedly connected to two locking strips (12). The four mounting rods (8) are all provided with locking slots (13) on their periphery. The locking strips (12) are engaged with the locking slots (13).

4. A portable ETC antenna according to claim 3, characterized in that, A pull block (11) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the card plate (10).

5. A portable ETC antenna according to claim 3, characterized in that, The mounting plate (7) is fixedly connected to a fixing frame (9) on its side wall, and a spring is fixedly connected between the fixing frame (9) and the pull block (11).

6. A portable ETC antenna according to claim 5, characterized in that, The side wall of the fixing frame (9) has two limiting post holes, and a limiting post (14) is slidably arranged in the limiting post hole. The limiting post (14) abuts against the pull block (11).

7. A portable ETC antenna according to claim 6, characterized in that, The end of the limiting post (14) is provided with a magnet, and the material of the fixing frame (9) is iron.

8. A portable ETC antenna according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide bar (2) is in the shape of an "I" and the slider (3) is in the shape of a "U".

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