Touch network devices, intelligent vehicles, intelligent connected systems, and transportation systems

Abstract

This application discloses a touch network device, an intelligent vehicle, an intelligent connected system, and a transportation system, wherein the touch network device is mounted on a vehicle, the intelligent connected system includes a connected information system and a connected power system, the connected power system includes a contact network connected to the touch network device, the contact network provides electrical energy and basic sensing information to the vehicle, the connected information system interconnects the touch network device, the intelligent vehicle, and the contact network to form a V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) network, the intelligent vehicle and intelligent connected system equipped with the touch network device form a completely new transportation system, when the vehicle is traveling on a road equipped with the intelligent connected system, power and sensing information are provided by the intelligent connected system, and the vehicle travels forward under human-driven or autonomous driving conditions, when the vehicle is traveling on a road not equipped with the intelligent connected system, power is provided from a battery or internal combustion engine, etc., and information is provided from human-driven or a simple remote-controlled driving system, causing the vehicle to travel forward, electric This can solve problems related to charging, driving range, and the practical application of autonomous driving technology.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application claims the priority of the Chinese patent application with the application number CN202310711665.2 and the application title "Touch Network Device, Intelligent Vehicle, Intelligent Connected System and Transportation System" filed on June 15, 2023, and the entire content thereof is incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] This application relates to the field of transportation technologies, particularly to a touch network device, an intelligent connected vehicle equipped with the touch network device, an intelligent connected system that interacts with and is compatibly connected to the touch network device, and a transportation system composed of the aforementioned touch network device, intelligent vehicle, and intelligent connected system.

Background Art

[0003] An intelligent connected vehicle (abbreviated as ICV) refers to the organic integration of a V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) network and an intelligent vehicle. It is equipped with devices such as advanced in-vehicle sensors, controllers, and actuators, and integrates modern communication technologies and network technologies to realize the sharing, exchange, and sharing of intelligent information between the vehicle and people, vehicles, roads, backend systems, etc., to achieve safe, comfortable, energy-saving, and efficient driving, and ultimately to perform operations replacing humans. It is a new generation of vehicle.

[0004] An intelligent connected vehicle is an emerging vehicle system that spans multiple technical fields and industrial areas. Its understanding varies depending on different perspectives and backgrounds, and the definitions and names of intelligent connected vehicles also vary in different countries. However, the ultimate goal is the same, that is, a driverless vehicle that can safely drive on the road.

[0005] In the narrow sense, intelligent connected vehicles are equipped with advanced in-vehicle sensors, controllers, actuators, and other devices, and integrate modern communication and network technologies to achieve V2X intelligent information exchange and sharing (V2X stands for Vehicle to Everything, and V2X mainly realizes V2V (Vehicle to Vehicle), V2I (Vehicle to Infrastructure), V2N (Vehicle to Network), and V2P (Vehicle to Pedestrian), possessing functions such as complex environmental sensing, intelligent decision-making, cooperative control and execution, realizing safe, comfortable, energy-saving, and efficient driving, and ultimately being a new generation of vehicles that perform operations on behalf of humans).

[0006] In a broad sense, intelligent connected vehicles are a new generation of multi-vehicle systems that use the vehicle as the main component and primary node, integrating modern communication and network technologies to enable information sharing and coordinated control between the vehicle and external nodes, thereby achieving safe, orderly, efficient, and energy-saving driving.

[0007] Led by the National Intelligent Connected Vehicle Innovation Center, Tsinghua University, the Ministry of Transport's Highway Science Research Institute, the Ministry of Public Security's Traffic Management Science Research Institute, China First Automobile Group Co., Ltd., Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Beijing BDStar Navigation Technology Group Co., Ltd., and others participated in the design of the "Intelligent Connected Vehicle Information Physical System Reference Architecture 2.0," proposing concepts ranging from intelligent connected vehicle systems to intelligent connected vehicle information physical complex large-scale systems, and further to intelligent connected vehicle systems.

[0008] Currently, the development process of intelligent connected vehicles is still plagued by problems such as the lack of clarity in product design and R&D methodologies, the difficulty of demonstrating intelligent connected vehicles, and the difficulty of widespread adoption. In addition to these, electric vehicles still have problems with charging and driving range, which hinders the excellent integration of intelligent connected vehicles and electric vehicles. Therefore, new technological solutions to address the problems present in conventional technologies are urgently needed. [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0009] This application provides a touch network device, an intelligent vehicle, an intelligent connected system, and a transportation system to solve current problems such as the inconvenience of charging and the short driving range of intelligent connected vehicles in electric vehicle charging and driving range modes. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] To achieve the above objective, this application provides the following technical solutions.

[0011] In a first embodiment, the application provides a touch network device comprising a fixed base and a telescopic rod mounted on the fixed base, wherein the fixed base has a connection portion adapted to an intelligent vehicle, and a connector for connecting the telescopic rod is provided on the fixed base, the telescopic rod comprising a flat steel bar mounted on the connector and an outer casing, one end of the flat steel bar being connected to the connector on the fixed base and the other end being connected to the outer casing, the outer casing being provided with a rotating device and an electric push rod connected to the rotating device, the free end of the electric push rod being provided with an antenna, an insulator and an electric shock shoe, one end of the outer casing being provided with an engagement portion, an electromagnetic oblique latch lock being provided on the engagement portion, the electric push rod being driven to protrude and retract from the end of the outer casing where the engagement portion is provided, the engagement portion being used to connect to the neutral wire of an external contact network, the electromagnetic oblique latch lock being used to lock the neutral wire of the external contact network, and the electric shock shoe being used to connect to the live wire of an external contact network.

[0012] In the above technical solution, the outer casing is further a square columnar cylinder, the flat steel bar is parallel to the road surface, and one end of the outer casing, where the engaging portion is provided, faces the external contact network.

[0013] Furthermore, the shape of the engagement portion is V-shaped, the bifurcated opening of the engagement portion faces away from the electric push rod, and a graphite slide block is fitted into the bottom of the engagement portion.

[0014] Furthermore, the electric shock shoe is composed of a steel plate and a graphite slide block sandwiched between the steel plates.

[0015] Furthermore, the rotating device is used to drive the rotation of the electric push rod, and the electric shock shoe approaches the external contact network and is connected to the live wires of the external contact network under the driving of the rotating device and the electric push rod.

[0016] Furthermore, the outer casing is also provided with a cable drag chain or spiral power line.

[0017] Furthermore, at one end of the outer casing where the engagement portion is provided, an ultrasonic radar ranging system and a camera are provided. The ultrasonic radar ranging system is signal-connected to a motor on a fixed base, and the camera is data-connected to an intelligent vehicle screen. The ultrasonic radar ranging system is used to detect the distance between the intelligent vehicle and the external contact network and controls whether the motor on the fixed base extends a telescopic rod based on the set data. The camera is used to photograph the neutral line of the contact network and to display the image information on the intelligent vehicle screen.

[0018] Furthermore, a telescopic device for driving the telescopic rod is provided on the fixed base, and the telescopic device includes a reduction motor, a gear belt, and guide rails, etc., the output shaft of the reduction motor is connected to a clutch, and a steering angle sensor and a torque sensor are provided on the output shaft of the clutch, and the steering angle sensor and torque sensor are signal-connected to the electronic control unit of the intelligent vehicle.

[0019] Furthermore, a mechanical steering device is mounted on the fixed base, and the mechanical steering device includes a left-turn pin and a right-turn pin. A protruding pin is provided on the telescopic rod. When the clutch is engaged, the left-turn pin and the right-turn pin on the fixed base retract to their original positions. When the clutch is disengaged, the left-turn pin and the right-turn pin protrude forward, and the relative displacement between the intelligent vehicle and the contact network deviates beyond a preset distance, the protruding pin on the telescopic rod activates the right-turn pin or the left-turn pin, and the wire activates the steering lever of the intelligent vehicle, causing the vehicle to turn left or right.

[0020] In a second embodiment, the present application includes an intelligent vehicle comprising a chassis and a body mounted on the chassis, the body of which is provided with a screen, an electronic control unit and a steering wheel assembly, and the touch network device is mounted on the chassis.

[0021] In the above technical solution, the intelligent vehicle provided by this application is further connected to an external contact network via the touch network device, and is equipped with an ultrasonic radar, which is mounted on the side of the vehicle approaching the contact network, or is mounted on one end of a fixed base approaching the contact network, and the ultrasonic radar controls the steering of the vehicle based on the detected distance between the vehicle and the contact network, thereby driving the vehicle along the contact network. Specifically, if the lateral distance between the vehicle and the contact network exceeds 1 meter, the radar exceeds a set value, a relay closes, and the motor of the power steering system is controlled to rotate forward so that the wheels rotate inward; if the distance is less than 1 meter, the relay opens, and the vehicle automatically returns to the center; if the distance is less than 0.5 meters, another set value of the radar exceeds, another relay closes, and the motor of the power steering system is controlled to rotate backward so that the wheels rotate outward; if the distance exceeds 0.5 meters, the relay opens, and the vehicle automatically returns to the center.

[0022] In a third embodiment, the present application provides an intelligent connected system which is constructed in the center of the road or on both sides of the road along the direction of the road and is used to provide a connection position to the touch network device.

[0023] The intelligent connected system includes a connected power system and a connected information system, wherein the connected power system is used to supply power to the intelligent vehicle via the touch network device, charge the battery, and maintain the driving trajectory of the intelligent vehicle via the touch network device, and the connected information system is used to enable information interconnection between the connected power system, the touch network device and the intelligent vehicle.

[0024] The connected power system includes a contact network constructed in the center of the road or on both sides of the road along the direction of the road, the contact network including support columns, and live bare steel conductors, live aluminum cables, insulators, a neutral wire of the contact network, a live protective cover, and an upper protective cover provided on the support columns, the live bare steel conductors of the contact network being appropriately connected to the shock shoe of the touch network device, insulators mounted on the live bare steel conductors of the contact network, the neutral wire of the contact network being appropriately connected to an engagement portion on the touch network device, and an electromagnetic oblique latch lock on the touch network device being appropriately locked to the neutral wire of the contact network.

[0025] In the above technical solution, the connected information system further includes an optical cable provided along the contact network, from which optical fibers branch off, with Wi-Fi routers provided on each optical fiber in sections, and leaky cables distributed along the contact network connected to the antenna interfaces on the Wi-Fi routers.

[0026] Furthermore, the connected information system also includes an ultrasonic radar ranging system mounted on a support column. The ultrasonic radar ranging system is used to detect the presence of vehicles and other objects within a lane, and transmits the detected signals to a cloud terminal via Wi-Fi. The signals output by the processing of the cloud terminal are also transmitted to the electronic control unit of the intelligent vehicle and on the screen, as well as to a vehicle controller or a mobile phone via Wi-Fi.

[0027] Furthermore, two sets of the ultrasonic radar ranging systems are installed along the overhead line. One set of the ultrasonic radar ranging system is used to detect the positions of all objects within the first lane, and the other set of the ultrasonic radar ranging system is used to detect the positions of all objects within the second lane. The cloud terminal or the central control center processes the signals received from the ultrasonic radar ranging system into control signals for controlling the steering, acceleration, deceleration, and braking of the intelligent vehicle.

[0028] Furthermore, the connected information system also includes a wireless communication system provided at a location without an overhead line. The wireless communication system is interconnected with the central control center and the electronic control unit of the intelligent vehicle.

[0029] Furthermore, the neutral wire of the overhead line uses square steel.

[0030] In a fourth aspect, the present application provides a transportation system, including the above intelligent connected system and an intelligent vehicle adapted to the intelligent connected system. The intelligent vehicle is equipped with the touch network device.

[0031] The intelligent vehicle can achieve unmanned operation along a contact network, the touch network device is tightly connected to the live and neutral lines on the contact network via a telescopic rod, and the connected information system of the intelligent connected system controls the steering of the intelligent vehicle by collecting the distance between the side of the intelligent vehicle and the contact network.

[0032] The above technical solution further includes a traffic transport system central control center and a vehicle controller system interconnected with the central control center, the vehicle controller system being used to enable remote operation, the vehicle controller system including a multi-channel GSM remote control switch, a camera, a communication network and a remote control device, the remote control device being a mobile phone, a computer, a remote control or voice controller, and the multi-channel GSM remote control switch being able to artificially adjust the braking, acceleration, deceleration and steering of an intelligent vehicle via time interval sums and degree gears. [Effects of the Invention]

[0033] Compared to prior art, this application has the following beneficial effects.

[0034] 1. This application provides a touch network device which is connected to an intelligent vehicle and connected to the live and neutral lines of an external contact network via a telescopic rod. That is, by mounting the touch network device provided by this application on an intelligent vehicle, it is possible to provide power to an electric vehicle and automatically charge the battery when traveling on a road where a contact network is constructed, thereby solving the problems of electric vehicle charging and driving range, and simultaneously reducing charging and discharging energy loss. Furthermore, since the touch network device is connected to an external contact network, it enables vehicle trajectory keeping and provides equipment conditions for further autonomous driving of the vehicle.

[0035] 2. This application provides an intelligent vehicle equipped with a touch network device, which is connected to an intelligent connected system built on the road via the touch network device to acquire electrical energy and various information, and which can be housed in the vehicle or projected via a retractable mechanism.

[0036] 3. This application provides an intelligent connected system which interacts with and interconnects with a touch network device mounted on a vehicle, providing the vehicle with power and corresponding information support. The intelligent connected system includes a connected power system and a connected information system. The connected power system provides power to the electronics and motors of the intelligent vehicle via the touch network device, and simultaneously charges the battery. The connected information system is used to enable information interconnection between the connected power system, the touch network device, and the intelligent vehicle. The intelligent connected system is constructed in the center of the road or on both sides of the road along the direction of the road and is used in conjunction with the intelligent vehicle to easily solve the vehicle's power, charging, and connectivity issues.

[0037] 4. The intelligent vehicle provided by this application, as an intelligent connected vehicle, can use the touch network device provided by this application to provide sensing information as it automatically travels along the contact network and can adapt to the vibrations and shocks of an electric vehicle.

[0038] 5. The contact network structure in this application differs from that of electrified railways and trolleybuses. This structure is relatively simple, low-cost, easy to construct and maintain, and less prone to generating electrical sparks and arc discharges.

[0039] 6. The intelligent connected system of this application includes leaky cables installed along a contact network, and simultaneously a central control center is established, which can exchange information with computer terminals of multiple electric vehicles, and can also use Wi-Fi on the vehicles, thereby promoting the electrification and intelligence of vehicles and achieving the objective of V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) networking.

[0040] 7. The intelligent connected system provided by this application includes an ultrasonic radar ranging system laid along a contact network, which can determine the location of each vehicle based on the number of the ultrasonic radar sensor where the vehicle is located, as well as the status of other vehicles in each lane within a city, thereby creating a traffic map that people can use to identify congested and uncongested areas and promote the development of smart cities.

[0041] 8. The intelligent connected vehicle provided by this application is low-cost, lightweight, requires only one-fifth the battery of current electric vehicles, and is comparable to or even lower in cost than gasoline vehicles.

[0042] 9. The intelligent connected system in this application has a power supply function, and the investment per vehicle or per kilowatt is approximately 50% lower compared to a charging pile system.

[0043] 10. The intelligent connected system in this application is integrated with a touch network device and enables the vehicle to charge while in motion, eliminating the need to stop the vehicle for charging under normal circumstances, and the driving range is virtually unlimited within a given area, thus eliminating concerns about charging, and the battery is normally fully charged when driving on other roads away from the contact network.

[0044] 11. The construction and use of the intelligent connected system described in this application will enable networked intelligent unmanned operation at a lower cost.

[0045] 12. In this application, the intelligent vehicle traveling along the road has a high overload capacity, fast acceleration, high speed, and is safer.

[0046] 13. The transport system provided by this application has low operating costs, low maintenance costs, and a long lifespan, and the intelligent vehicle energy storage device can be easily integrated with supercapacitor batteries, resulting in less battery contamination.

[0047] 14. The intelligent connected vehicle provided by this application represents a significant change from gasoline vehicles and is an important guarantee for sustainable human development. It surpasses gasoline vehicles in terms of price-performance ratio, and at the same price, it has advantages such as powerful engines, quiet operation, fast acceleration, convenient use of electricity, environmental protection, and energy saving.

[0048] 15. The intelligent connected vehicle provided by this application is an evolution of existing electric vehicles, and the product addresses the stringent demands of general consumers regarding the price, safety, rechargeability, driving range, and service life (residual value) of electric vehicles, and its market is very broad, and it could be an electric sedan, electric truck, electric commercial vehicle, etc., while simultaneously reducing dependence on lithium resources.

[0049] 16. The intelligent connected vehicle provided by this application is an evolution of conventional intelligent connected vehicles, and the product enables safe and feasible unmanned driving without requiring expensive laser radar and software systems, further expanding the convenience and range of mobility. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0050] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the following is a brief introduction to the accompanying drawings that may be used in the embodiments. Clearly, the drawings in the following description are only a few examples of the embodiments in this application, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these without any creative effort. It should be understood that the specific shapes and structures shown in the accompanying drawings should not generally be considered limiting conditions for realizing this utility model. For example, those skilled in the art can easily and regularly adjust or further optimize the division of specific units (components), their shapes, positional relationships, connection methods, size ratio relationships, etc., based on the technical concepts and illustrative drawings disclosed in this utility model.

[0051] [Figure 1] This is a schematic diagram illustrating an intelligent vehicle provided by this application connected to a contact network of an intelligent connected system in an embodiment. [Figure 2] The example shown is a schematic diagram of the top structure of the touch network device provided by this application in its initial state. [Figure 3] In the embodiment, this is a schematic diagram of the top structure of the telescopic rod of the touch network device provided by this application in its fully extended state. [Figure 4] This is a schematic diagram of the top structure of the touch network device provided by this application in a partially protruding state. [Figure 5] In the embodiment, the diagram shows a schematic internal structure of the telescopic rod of the touch network device provided by this application, in which the electric push rod of the telescopic rod is in the retracted state. [Figure 6] In the embodiment, the diagram shows a schematic internal structure of the telescopic rod of the touch network device provided by this application, in which the electric push rod of the telescopic rod is in an externally extended state. [Figure 7] The example shown is a schematic diagram of the structure of the contact network of the connected power system provided by this application. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0052] The utility model will be further explained below with reference to the attached drawings and specific embodiments.

[0053] In this utility model description, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more. Terms such as "first," "second," and "third" in this utility model are intended to distinguish the objects being referred to and do not have any special meaning in terms of technical significance (for example, they should not be understood as emphasizing importance or order). Expressions such as "includes," "contains," and "possesses" also mean "not limited" (to units, components, materials, stages, etc.).

[0054] The terms "up," "down," "left," "right," and "middle" used in this utility model do not generally restrict the actual positional relationships of the product, but are intended to allow for intuitive understanding by referring to the drawings. Changes in these relative positional relationships should be considered within the scope of expression in this utility model, as long as they do not deviate from the technical concepts disclosed herein.

[0055] Examples

[0056] This application proposes a touch network device that can be mounted on an intelligent vehicle, and an intelligent connected system mounted on the touch network device, thereby integrating existing intelligent connected vehicles with electric vehicles, further expanding the concept of connectivity in intelligent connected vehicles, and integrating a power contact network, thereby realizing and enhancing intelligent connected vehicles, while simultaneously improving the price-performance ratio and making intelligent connected vehicles more widespread.

[0057] The inventors, after reviewing relevant materials, found in section 1.3, "Power Collection Scheme for Electric Vehicles," (2) "Side Power Collection" of the paper "Technical and Economic Analysis of Electrified Roads and Electric Vehicles" by Zhang Yaoping and Liu Benlin, that "the disadvantage of side power collection is that high precision is required when the electric vehicle travels along the road. That is, the vehicle must maintain an appropriate distance from the power supply device on the road during the power collection driving process and must not deviate excessively. The side power collection rod must have high positioning precision. For example, if the vertical deviation of the current collection brush is too large, power cannot be collected properly in the touch network." Therefore, side power collection technology still faces many problems, and the existence of these problems limits the commercial application of side power collection technology.

[0058] The touch network device and the intelligent connected system integrated therein provided by this application overcome the shortcomings of lateral power collection and apply them to intelligent vehicles to solve the problems of charging and driving range of electric vehicles, while simultaneously redefining intelligent connected vehicles. Such a new connected system represents a significant breakthrough and advancement built upon existing intelligent connected vehicles.

[0059] This application provides for obtaining a new intelligent connected vehicle based on an existing intelligent vehicle, equipped with a touch network device provided by this application. Furthermore, based on this, a new transportation system is constructed as a whole by providing an intelligent connected system integrated with the touch network device. Specifically, the transportation system is mainly classified into an intelligent vehicle component and a connected component, with the connected component further classified into an information system (Internet) and a power system (contact network). The connected component can be installed in the middle of the road or in the side about 80 cm away from both sides of the road. When an intelligent vehicle travels on a road equipped with the connected component, the connected component provides electrical energy and basic sensing information to propel the vehicle forward, and at the same time charges the vehicle's battery. When the intelligent vehicle travels on a road without the connected component, it is powered by an onboard battery or internal combustion engine, etc., and can be propelled forward by human driving or by information provided by a simple remote driving system.

[0060] Therefore, the intelligent vehicle in this application can travel not only on roads with connected facilities, but also on roads without connected facilities.

[0061] The system architecture and implementation principles of this entirely new transportation system will be described in detail below with reference to the attached diagrams.

[0062] 1. Intelligent Vehicle Section

[0063] The intelligent vehicle in this application is based on an existing intelligent vehicle with the addition of a touch network device, referring to Figure 1, and its main principle is as follows: The intelligent vehicle 1 is connected to a contact network 3 (a power supply device belonging to an intelligent connected system) built on the road via a touch network device 2 mounted on its front (which may of course be on the side or rear), and the contact network 3 provides electrical energy to safely drive the vehicle at high speed and simultaneously charge the battery.

[0064] The touch network device 2 can be mounted on the lower frame of the vehicle chassis and can be divided into two parts: a fixed base 21 and a telescopic rod 22.

[0065] The above-mentioned fixed base 21 can directly employ the extension mechanism of an automatic retractable gate, and a clutch is added only to the output shaft end of the reduction motor. A steering angle sensor and a torque sensor are also mounted on the clutch shaft (or belt gear shaft) to provide steering information to the vehicle's electronic control unit (ECU). Of course, a mechanical steering device (left-turn pin 211 and right-turn pin 212) can also be mounted on the fixed base 21. When the clutch is engaged, the left-turn pin 211 and right-turn pin 212 on the fixed base 21 retract to their original positions. When the clutch is disengaged, the left-turn pin 211 and right-turn pin 212 protrude forward. This causes the protruding pin on the telescopic rod 22 to activate the right-turn pin 212 (or left-turn pin 211) if the relative displacement between the vehicle and the contact net deviates by a certain distance (approximately 20 cm), pulling the vehicle's steering lever via the steering wire to turn the vehicle left (or right). By replacing the left and right turn pins with sliding resistors, different resistance values ​​can be provided for turning, thereby controlling left and right turns.

[0066] The above-mentioned telescopic rod 22 mainly consists of an electric push rod 223, a greater-than symbol engaging part 224, an electromagnetic oblique latch lock 222, a flat steel rod 226 with appropriate elasticity, an electric shock shoe 227, a rotating device 221, and a sensor, etc. The structural characteristics of each component will be described sequentially below.

[0067] Electric push rod 223: A slightly larger stroke of approximately 400mm is selected.

[0068] Greater than symbol engagement part 224: When a vehicle is in motion, absolute smoothness is impossible, and a certain amount of vertical movement is unavoidable. It is necessary to adapt to this, and a graphite slide block is fitted into the bottom of the engagement part.

[0069] Electromagnetic diagonal latch lock 222: When the neutral wire (which also functionally serves as the trajectory) of the contact network is significantly involved with the symbol engagement part, it is necessary to securely fix the neutral wire with the electromagnetic diagonal latch lock to prevent it from escaping again. When the vehicle attempts to move away from the contact network, the electromagnetic diagonal latch lock is energized and opens, simultaneously engaging the clutch, starting the motor, and retracting the telescopic rod.

[0070] Flat steel bar 226 with appropriate elasticity: Its elasticity is mainly constant in the vertical direction, in order to adapt to the impacts that can occur during vehicle operation.

[0071] Electric shock shoe 227: A graphite slide block is sandwiched between steel plates to form the electric shock shoe, which is the same as the electric shock shoe used on trolleybuses.

[0072] Rotating device 221: If the shock shoe 227 is directly extended, it will come into contact with the live-line protection cover 311. Therefore, first, the electric push rod 223 is rotated 90 degrees using the rotating device 221 to activate the electric push rod 223, push it all the way up, and then rotate it 90 degrees to retract the electric push rod approximately 12 cm via the position limiting switch, thereby fixing the graphite shock shoe on the live line (or a 90-degree retraction device can also be used).

[0073] Sensors: These mainly consist of ultrasonic radar sensors (ultrasonic radar ranging systems for measuring distance) and cameras attached to the greater-than symbol engagement portion 224. The ultrasonic radar ranging system primarily detects the distance between the vehicle and the contact network and controls whether the telescopic rod protrudes based on the set data. The camera is provided for the driver to observe the neutral line of the contact network via a screen inside the vehicle.

[0074] Specifically, referring to Figures 2-6, one end of the fixed base 21 of the touch network device 2 provided by this application (referring to an automatic door, thereafter corresponding to the part that clamps the glass door on the rail of the automatic door) is provided with a connector 213 for connecting a telescopic rod 22, the telescopic rod 22 includes an outer casing 225 mounted on an elastic flat steel rod, the outer casing 225 is provided with a rotating device 221 and an electric push rod 223 connected to the rotating device 221, the free end of the electric push rod 223 is provided with a receiving antenna 229, an insulator A contact strip 228 and an electric shock shoe 227 are provided, and a greater-than sign engaging portion 224 is provided at one end of the outer casing 225, and an electromagnetic oblique latch lock 222 is provided on the greater-than sign engaging portion 224, and one end of the greater-than sign engaging portion 224 is provided to protrude from and retract from the outer casing 225 which is driven by an electric push rod 223, the greater-than sign engaging portion 224 is used to connect to the neutral wire 310 of the contact network, the electromagnetic oblique latch lock 222 is used to lock the neutral wire of the contact network, and the electric shock shoe 227 is used to connect to the live wire of the contact network.

[0075] The outer casing 225 of the telescopic rod 22 is a square columnar tube, and the outer casing 225 is attached to one end of the flat steel bar 226, the other end of the flat steel bar 226 is connected to the connector 213, and one end of the outer casing 225, which is provided with an engaging portion, faces the contact mesh.

[0076] The shape of the greater-than symbol engagement portion 224 is V-shaped, the bifurcated opening of the engagement portion faces away from the electric push rod 223, a graphite slide block is fitted into the bottom of the engagement portion, and the electric shock shoe is composed of a steel plate and a graphite slide block sandwiched between the steel plates.

[0077] The above-mentioned rotating device is used to drive the rotation of the electric push rod, and the shock shoe approaches the external contact network under the drive of the rotating device and the electric push rod and is connected to the live wires of the external contact network. A cable drag chain 2210 is also provided inside the outer casing 225, and in certain cases, this or the cable drag chain 2210 can be replaced with a spiral power line. As the electric push rod reciprocates and extends, the provision of the cable drag chain 2210 prevents the power lines from the shock shoe from becoming entangled in a disorderly manner. Similarly, a cable drag chain is also provided inside the fixed base 21, and in certain cases, the cable drag chain can be replaced with a spiral power line. As the telescopic rod 22 reciprocates and extends, the provision of the cable drag chain prevents the power lines from the connector 213 from becoming entangled in a disorderly manner.

[0078] The intelligent vehicle provided by this application, when traveling on a road where a contact network is constructed, has a telescopic rod on the touch network device on the vehicle that engages with both the live and neutral wires of the contact network (the engagement force can be set to approximately 10 kg), and the vehicle automatically travels along the contact network, charging while traveling, with the neutral and live wires of the power supply contact network simultaneously serving as a trajectory. Even under special circumstances where the vehicle occasionally experiences vertical impacts or meanders while traveling, the shock shoe and conductive wires can maintain close contact, and only the relative displacement (left-right) between the fixed base and the telescopic rod of the touch network device changes. This makes it easier to install sensors using such changes and thus automatically control steering. Furthermore, since general vehicle direction control has a function to automatically return to the center, a section of approximately 40 cm is required between the relative displacement of the fixed base and the telescopic rod to allow for automatic return to the center.

[0079] This allows intelligent vehicles to freely go offline, connect to overhead lines, and overtake other vehicles. When traveling on other roads without a power system, the touch network device can be retracted into the vehicle and protruded where connected equipment is available to connect only to the touch network.

[0080] The intelligent vehicle provided by this application uses a contact network as a power source, and its power is very strong, and consequently, its operating speed is also greatly improved.

[0081] Furthermore, based on the intelligent vehicle provided by this application, a neutral wire contact network trajectory braking system can be provided, which can also distribute the vehicle's inertial energy onto a relatively stable neutral wire trajectory. The brake disc of the system is positioned near the neutral wire contact network trajectory and extends onto the trajectory and firmly grips it only when braking is required in a very urgent manner. Because a trajectory exists, the vehicle will not detach or overturn after a collision.

[0082] II. Connected Information Systems

[0083] The connected portion of the entirely new transportation system proposed in this application includes a connected information system (Internet) and a connected power system (contact network).

[0084] The connected information system mainly consists of optical cables, Wi-Fi routers, leaky cables, ultrasonic radar, cloud terminal software, and communication systems. This system is also installed along the power supply network in the center or on both sides of the road; see Figure 7.

[0085] The structural characteristics of each component are described below.

[0086] 1. Optical cables: Optical cables are laid along the network, and they can be connected to the internet.

[0087] 2. Wi-Fi: Optical fibers are branched from the optical cable, and Wi-Fi routers 33 are installed in each section. Their power source is connected to the power line before the relay.

[0088] 3. Leakage Cable: A leakage cable is used to connect to the Wi-Fi antenna interface and is distributed along the contact network, allowing the receiving antenna 229 on the intelligent vehicle's touch network device to receive internet signals at short range.

[0089] 4. Ultrasonic sensors (i.e., ultrasonic radar 36): The ultrasonic radars are numbered and laid in parallel on the support pillars 35 of the contact network 3 in two sets. The first set of ultrasonic radars detects all objects in the nearest lane, and the second set of ultrasonic radars detects all objects in the next lane. They transmit signals via Wi-Fi to cloud terminal software, and after processing, the signals are transmitted via Wi-Fi to the vehicle's computer or mobile phone. Generally, the first set of radars allows for the identification of specific situations of other medium to large objects within the lane range 500 to 1000 meters ahead, and acceleration and deceleration are controlled via the cloud terminal software.

[0090] The vehicle's steering can be controlled via ultrasonic radar to allow it to travel along the contact network. The radar is mounted on the side of the vehicle approaching the contact network or on one end of a fixed base 21 approaching the contact network. If the lateral distance between the vehicle and the contact network exceeds 1 meter, the radar's set value (i.e., maximum distance set value) is exceeded, a relay closes, and the power steering system motor is connected to control the wheels to rotate inward (i.e., towards the contact network). If the distance is less than 1 meter, the relay opens, and the vehicle automatically returns to the center. If the distance is less than 0.5 meters, another radar set value (shortest distance set value) is exceeded, another relay closes, and the power steering system motor is reversed, controlling the wheels to rotate outward (i.e., towards the away from the contact network). If the distance exceeds 0.5 meters, the relay opens, and the vehicle automatically returns to the center. In other words, the vehicle is guaranteed to travel along the contact network within a range of 0.5 to 1 meter from the contact network. The above maximum distance setting and minimum distance setting can be set manually.

[0091] 5. Cloud terminal software: Existing software can be used directly, and software can also be redeveloped.

[0092] 6. Communication System: In areas without contact network equipment (e.g., intersections of roads with tolerances), it is difficult to install Wi-Fi and radar. Therefore, in order to provide remote operation assurance, it is necessary to build other wireless communication systems such as 5G.

[0093] The connected information system in this application is used to realize information interconnection between a connected power system, a touch network device, and an intelligent vehicle. Overall, the connected information system includes an optical cable provided along a contact network, with optical fibers branched along the optical cable, a Wi-Fi router provided in each section of the optical fiber, and leakage cables distributed along the contact network connected to the Wi-Fi antenna interface. The connected information system also includes an ultrasonic radar ranging system mounted on a support column, which is used to detect the position of all objects within a lane and transmits the detected signals via Wi-Fi to a cloud terminal (which may be a cloud terminal of a central control center in a specific application example). The signals output by the processing of the cloud terminal are also transmitted via Wi-Fi to the electronic control unit and screen of the intelligent vehicle, as well as to the vehicle controller or a mobile phone.

[0094] In one embodiment, two sets of ultrasonic radar ranging systems are mounted along the contact network, one set of ultrasonic radar ranging systems is used to detect the position of all objects in the first lane, and the other set of ultrasonic radar ranging systems is used to detect the position of all objects in the second lane, and a cloud terminal or central control center processes the signals received from the ultrasonic radar ranging systems into control signals to control the steering, acceleration, deceleration, and braking of the intelligent vehicle.

[0095] Of course, to adapt to locations where a contact network is not established, the connected information system also includes a wireless communication system installed in a location without a contact network. This wireless communication system is interconnected with a central control center and the electronic control unit of an intelligent vehicle and is used to replace the connected information transmission of contact network locations.

[0096] 3. Connected Power System

[0097] A connected power system primarily refers to a power contact network system connected from a substation, which will be abbreviated as a contact network in this specification. A contact network is not an overhead line, but rather a "sideline line" installed at a relatively low position (approximately 80 cm above the ground) on the side or in the center of a road.

[0098] Referring to Figure 7, the contact network 3 is constructed along the direction of the road, either in the center of the road or on both sides of the road, and mainly consists of live bare steel conductors 37, live aluminum cables 38, insulators 39, neutral wires 310 of the contact network, live protection covers 311, upper protection covers 31, support columns 35, etc. The structural characteristics of each component will be described below.

[0099] 1. Live bare steel conductor of contact network: This refers to the conductor that comes into contact with the shock shoe, and a circular shape can be selected.

[0100] 2. Aluminum cables for live lines: Because steel conductors have high resistivity, aluminum conductors need to cooperate in carrying large currents.

[0101] 3. Insulator: Insulators are installed only on live wires, and suitable models can be purchased on the market.

[0102] 4. Neutral wire of the contact network: To achieve the effect of diagonal latch lock, a square steel wire is selected, and it needs to be more robust to also serve as a trajectory effect.

[0103] 5. Live-wire protection cover: It is primarily used to protect live wires and prevent short circuits.

[0104] 6. Top protective cover: It is primarily used to protect the entire contact mesh system and prevent the effects of rain, snow, and other foreign matter.

[0105] 7. Support posts: These are used to support the contact net and protective cover, and the support posts for the contact net in particular need to be sturdier and densely distributed.

[0106] The dielectric device of the connected power system in this application can be selected for 220V AC, facilitating connection and use with Wi-Fi and radar equipment. Live wires within the conductive wires are protected by insulating protective covers and further protected by upper protective covers. Simultaneously, when a contact network is constructed, relays are installed at regular intervals to connect and disconnect the contact network power source according to the vehicle's driving conditions (which can be obtained via Wi-Fi), thereby preventing power consumption when no load is present, preventing accidental electric shock, and ensuring safety.

[0107] 4. Automated and unmanned driving

[0108] The connected portion of the entirely new transportation system proposed in this application can work in conjunction with intelligent vehicles to achieve autonomous and unmanned driving. Specifically, autonomous and unmanned driving can be divided into unmanned driving along a contact network and simple remote-controlled driving.

[0109] (1) Unmanned operation along the contact network

[0110] Unmanned operation along a contact network refers to controlling the vehicle's steering by adjusting the relative displacement between the fixed base and the telescopic rod, as the telescopic rod engages with the live and neutral wires of the contact network in the left-right direction. There are two types of vehicle steering control: electronic and mechanical.

[0111] An electronic system refers to a system where a steering angle sensor and torque sensor are mounted on a fixed-base clutch shaft (or belt gear shaft) to provide information to the vehicle's electronic control unit (ECU).

[0112] A mechanical system is ideal when the protruding shaft connecting the vehicle's telescopic rod to the fixed base is located in the center of the fixed base. If the deviation to the left (or right) exceeds 20 cm, the protruding pin on the telescopic rod acts on the left and right folding pins on the fixed base, pulling the vehicle's steering lever via a wire to rotate the vehicle to the right (or left).

[0113] Furthermore, the steering view can be controlled via cloud terminal software using Wi-Fi installed on the contact network and the vehicle's current operating position. Radar allows for the detection of specific situations of other medium to large objects within the lane's range, 500-1000 meters ahead of the vehicle, and acceleration and deceleration are controlled via cloud terminal software. Because the prediction distance is generally long, braking information commands are received only in sudden situations.

[0114] Furthermore, people can control the steering of intelligent vehicles via ultrasonic radar to guide them along a contact network.

[0115] To summarize the four steering methods: electronic steering still needs improvement because it is difficult to set the return-to-center section and prone to meandering; mechanical steering should become the standard steering structure because it is relatively reliable and highly compatible with other methods; cloud terminal control is susceptible to connected system failures and hacker viruses due to the large amount of data required; and radar ranging is relatively simple and direct.

[0116] In any case, regardless of the unmanned driving method used, the contact network trajectory ensures that the vehicle travels along the contact network. Even if wheel steering does not meet the requirements, it is sufficient that the contact network is stable enough to resist the inertia of the drift, considering scenarios in which the vehicle may drift.

[0117] (ii) Simple remote operation

[0118] Simple remote operation mainly consists of a multi-channel GSM remote control switch, a remote control device (e.g., a mobile phone, computer, remote control, or voice control device), a camera, and a communication network (e.g., a 5G communication network or Wi-Fi network). The structural characteristics of each component are described below.

[0119] A. Multi-channel GSM remote control switch: For example, one switch is connected to and controls the forward rotation (rapid acceleration) of the throttle valve motor, another switch is connected to and controls the reverse rotation (reverse acceleration) of the throttle valve motor, and one of the three switches controls the high-voltage or low-voltage connection of the relay, i.e., speed. To enhance safety, two types of GSM remote control switches are required as backups in case of signal problems.

[0120] B. Remote control device: Under normal circumstances, in an uninterrupted environment such as at home, it can be controlled by voice, a computer, or a remote control. When away from home or in situations where the above three types of operation are inconvenient, it can be controlled using a mobile application.

[0121] C. Camera: The main camera is mounted at the driver's eye level, and other auxiliary cameras can be optionally installed according to the driver's preference.

[0122] D. Communication Network: The above components can be interconnected by the said communication network.

[0123] The remote control switch described above is simply a switch, but it can control braking, acceleration, and steering range and speed based on time (inching frequency and interval) and speed settings (e.g., high speed, low speed). For example, braking commands include sudden braking, gradual braking, and reverse braking; acceleration commands include sudden acceleration, gradual acceleration, and reverse acceleration; and steering commands include left turn, right turn, and straight drive.

[0124] The intelligent vehicle provided by this application can be easily remotely controlled via an existing 5G communication network when traveling on roads without a contact network. The difference is that it is an existing remotely controlled vehicle, and this easy remote control operation does not require expensive laser radar and autonomous driving intelligent software, making it lower in cost, simpler in principle, and easier to implement compared to existing unmanned autonomous driving technologies.

[0125] In this application, by equipping intelligent vehicles with a touch network device, a highly reliable and stable structure is achieved. This allows electric vehicles to not only freely overtake other vehicles but also to provide sensing information as they travel along the contact network, adapt to the vibrations and shocks of electric vehicles, and essentially meet all road usage conditions for electric vehicles.

[0126] The contact network structure proposed in this application differs from the contact network structures of electrified railways and trolleybuses. This structure is relatively simple, low-cost, easy to construct and maintain, and less prone to generating electrical sparks and arc discharges.

[0127] In the connected portion of the transportation system proposed in this application, leakage cables are laid along the contact network, and a central control center is constructed simultaneously. This central control center can exchange information with computer terminals of multiple electric vehicles. Wi-Fi can also be used on the vehicles, promoting the electrification and intelligence of the vehicles, thereby achieving the objective of V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) networking.

[0128] If the transportation system provided by this application were to be actually constructed, the main construction process can be briefly described as follows:

[0129] 1. Procuring related parts and manufacturing the touch network device, first assembling the telescopic rod, connecting the telescopic rod to the fixed base rail to obtain the touch network device, then mounting the touch network device on the lower frame of the existing intelligent vehicle to manufacture the intelligent connected vehicle.

[0130] 2. In an appropriate section of road within the autonomous driving demonstration zone, an intelligent connected system (i.e., a connected power system and a connected information system built along the direction of the road, either in the center or on both sides of the road) will be constructed and installed, and power, optical cables, Wi-Fi, ultrasonic sensors, etc., will be installed and connected to realize the implementation of the connected components.

[0131] To clearly illustrate the usage scenarios for the intelligent connected vehicle provided by this application, the following demonstration scenarios are presented.

[0132] For example, suppose a person from city A is traveling to city B. The driver starts driving from a starting point, and the vehicle, powered by a battery, relies on autonomous driving or remote operation by a paid service provider. Assuming it travels approximately 5 km and reaches an area with a contact network in city A, when the vehicle is within 1.5 meters of the contact network, the touch network device on the vehicle automatically extends or is controlled to extend, locking an electromagnetic diagonal latch lock onto the neutral line of the contact network via a greater-than symbol engagement part. The locking action provides a switch signal, releasing an electromagnetic clutch mounted on a fixed base. Simultaneously, a rotating device is activated, rotating 90 degrees. An electric push rod is activated, pushing it to the top and then rotating 90 degrees. The push rod is retracted and retracted approximately 12 cm via a position-limiting switch. A graphite shock shoe engages with the live wire, controlling a relay to connect the power supply and simultaneously replenishing the vehicle with consumed electrical energy. In this case, the driver can either drive themselves (which is less troublesome) or use a proxy driving service provided by a less expensive cloud terminal software. During the driving process, if there are no vehicles ahead, the vehicle can accelerate up to 300 km / h. Before arriving at the exit of City B, the electric push rod in the touch network device extends 12 cm, rotates 90 degrees, retracts, rotates 90 degrees, then the electromagnetic diagonal latch lock opens and engages with the clutch, the telescopic rod is retracted, detaches from the contact network, the touch network device is retracted into the vehicle, and finally the vehicle arrives at its destination.

[0133] Compared to prior art, the scheme provided by this application has at least the following advantages:

[0134] 1. This application provides an intelligent vehicle equipped with a touch network device, which can connect to a contact network built on the road via the touch network device to achieve automatic charging and autonomous driving along the contact network.

[0135] 2. This application provides an intelligent connected system which interacts with and interconnects with a touch network device mounted on a vehicle and provides corresponding information support to the vehicle. The intelligent connected system includes a connected power system and a connected information system. The connected power system is used to charge the battery of the intelligent vehicle via the touch network device and to maintain the driving trajectory of the intelligent vehicle via the touch network device. The connected information system is used to enable information interconnection between the connected power system, the touch network device, and the intelligent vehicle. The intelligent connected system is constructed in the center of the road or on both sides of the road along the direction of the road and is used in conjunction with the intelligent vehicle to solve the charging and connected problems of electric vehicles.

[0136] 3. The touch network device provided by this application is mounted on an intelligent vehicle and connected to an intelligent connected system built on the road, and the whole constitutes a single transportation system. When the vehicle is traveling on a road equipped with an intelligent connected system, the intelligent connected system provides electrical energy and basic sensing information, and the vehicle travels forward either by human driving or under autonomous driving conditions. When the vehicle is traveling on a road without an intelligent connected system, it is powered by a battery or internal combustion engine, etc., and is driven by human driving or receives information from a simple remote driving system, allowing the vehicle to travel forward, thus solving the problems of electric charging, driving range, and the practical application of autonomous driving technology.

[0137] 4. The intelligent vehicle provided by this application, as an intelligent connected vehicle, can use the touch network device provided by this application to provide sensing information as it automatically travels along the contact network, and can adapt to the vibrations and shocks of electric vehicles. The structure of the contact network in this application differs from that of electrified railways and trolleybuses, and the structure is relatively simple, low-cost, easy to build and maintain, and less prone to generating electrical sparks and arc discharge phenomena.

[0138] 5. The intelligent connected system of this application includes leaky cables installed along a contact network, and simultaneously a central control center is established, which can exchange information with computer terminals of multiple electric vehicles, and can also use Wi-Fi on the vehicles, thereby promoting the electrification and intelligence of vehicles and achieving the objective of V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) networking.

[0139] 6. The intelligent connected system provided by this application includes an ultrasonic radar ranging system laid along a contact network, which can determine the location of each vehicle based on the number of the ultrasonic radar sensor where the vehicle is located, as well as the status of other vehicles in each lane within a city, thereby creating a traffic map that people can use to identify congested and uncongested areas and promote the development of smart cities.

[0140] 7. The intelligent connected vehicle provided by this application is low-cost, lightweight, requires only one-fifth the battery of current electric vehicles, and is comparable to or even lower in cost than gasoline vehicles.

[0141] 8. The intelligent connected system in this application has a power supply function, and the investment per vehicle or per kilowatt is approximately 50% lower compared to a charging pile system.

[0142] 9. The intelligent connected system in this application is integrated with a touch network device and enables the vehicle to charge while in motion, eliminating the need to stop the vehicle for charging under normal circumstances, and since the driving range is virtually unlimited within a given area, there are no concerns about charging, and the battery is normally fully charged when driving on other roads away from the contact network.

[0143] 10. The construction and use of the intelligent connected system described in this application will enable networked intelligent unmanned operation at a lower cost.

[0144] 11. In this application, when an intelligent connected vehicle travels on a road with a contact network, it has a high overload capacity, fast acceleration, high speed (in ideal sections it can reach the level of a high-speed rail), and is safer.

[0145] 12. The transport system provided by this application has low operating costs, low maintenance costs, and a long lifespan, and the intelligent vehicle energy storage device can be easily integrated with supercapacitor batteries, resulting in less battery contamination.

[0146] 13. The intelligent connected vehicle provided by this application represents a significant change from gasoline vehicles and is an important guarantee for sustainable human development. It surpasses gasoline vehicles in terms of price-performance ratio, and at the same price, it has advantages such as powerful power, quiet operation, fast acceleration, convenient use of electricity, environmental protection, and energy saving.

[0147] 14. The intelligent connected vehicle provided by this application is an evolution of existing electric vehicles, and this product addresses the stringent demands of general consumers regarding the price, safety, rechargeability, driving range, and service life (residual value) of electric vehicles, and its market is very broad, and it could be an electric sedan, electric truck, electric commercial vehicle, etc., while simultaneously reducing dependence on lithium resources.

[0148] 15. The intelligent connected vehicle provided by this application is an evolution of conventional intelligent connected vehicles, and the product enables safe and feasible unmanned driving without requiring expensive laser radar and software systems, further expanding the convenience and range of mobility.

[0149] In summary, this application provides a touch network device that can overcome the drawbacks of lateral power collection, which can be mounted on an intelligent vehicle and connected to an intelligent connected system built on the road, thereby creating an entirely new transportation system.

[0150] Each of the technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way (as long as the combination of these technical features is not contradictory), and for the sake of brevity, all possible combinations of each of the technical features in the above embodiments that are not described or explicitly stated should also be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0151] This utility model is described more specifically and in detail above through the general description and specific examples. It should be understood that several conventional modifications or further innovations can be made to these specific examples based on the technical concept of this utility model; however, as long as these modifications or further innovations do not deviate from the technical concept of this utility model, the technical solutions obtained are also within the scope of the claims of this utility model. [Explanation of symbols]

[0152] 1: Intelligent vehicle, 2: Touch network device, 21: Fixed base, 211: Left turn pin, 212: Right turn pin, 213: Connector, 22: Telescopic rod, 221: Rotating device, 222: Electromagnetic oblique latch lock, 223: Electric push rod, 224: Greater than sign engaging part, 225: Outer casing, 226: Flat steel bar, 227: Shock shoe, 228: Insulator, 229: Receiving antenna, 2210: Cable drag chain, 3: Contact network, 31: Upper protective cover, 32: Cables (including optical cables and leaky cables), 33: Wi-Fi router, 34: Radar control box, 35: Support column, 36: Ultrasonic radar, 37: Bare steel wire for live contact network, 38: Aluminum cable for live contact, 39: Insulator, 310: Neutral wire for contact network, 311: Live protective cover.

Claims

1. A touch network device, A touch network device comprising a fixed base and a telescopic rod mounted on the fixed base, wherein the fixed base has a connection portion adapted to an intelligent vehicle, the fixed base is provided with a connector for connecting the telescopic rod, the telescopic rod comprises a flat steel bar mounted on the connector and an outer casing, one end of the flat steel bar is connected to the connector on the fixed base and the other end is connected to the outer casing, the outer casing is provided with a rotating device and an electric push rod connected to the rotating device, the free end of the electric push rod is provided with an antenna, an insulator and an electric shock shoe, one end of the outer casing is provided with an engagement portion, an electromagnetic oblique latch lock is provided on the engagement portion, the electric push rod is driven to protrude and retract from the end of the outer casing where the engagement portion is provided, the engagement portion is used to connect to the neutral wire of an external contact network, the electromagnetic oblique latch lock is used to lock the neutral wire of the external contact network, and the electric shock shoe is used to connect to the live wire of an external contact network.

2. The outer casing is a square columnar cylinder, the flat steel bar is parallel to the road surface, and one end of the outer casing, where the engagement portion is provided, faces the external contact network. The shape of the engagement portion is V-shaped, the bifurcated opening of the engagement portion faces away from the electric push rod, and a graphite slide block is fitted into the bottom of the engagement portion. The electric shock shoe is composed of a steel plate and a graphite slide block sandwiched between the steel plates. The rotating device is used to drive the rotation of the electric push rod, and the electric shock shoe approaches the external contact network under the drive of the rotating device and the electric push rod, and is connected to the live wire of the external contact network. The outer casing is also characterized by being provided with cable drag chains or spiral power lines. The touch network device according to claim 1.

3. An ultrasonic radar ranging system and a camera are provided at one end of the outer casing where the engaging portion is located. The ultrasonic radar ranging system is signal-connected to a motor on a fixed base, and the camera is data-connected to an intelligent vehicle screen. The ultrasonic radar ranging system is used to detect the distance between the intelligent vehicle and the external contact network, and controls the motor on the fixed base based on set data, controlling whether the motor extends the telescopic rod. The camera is used to photograph the neutral line of the contact network and displays the image information on the intelligent vehicle screen. The touch network device according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The fixed base is provided with an extension device for driving the telescopic rod, the extension device includes a reduction motor, a gear belt and guide rail, the output shaft of the reduction motor is connected to a clutch, a steering angle sensor and a torque sensor are provided on the output shaft of the clutch, and the steering angle sensor and torque sensor are signal-connected to the electronic control unit of an intelligent vehicle. The touch network device according to claim 1.

5. A mechanical steering device is mounted on the fixed base, and the mechanical steering device includes a left-turn pin and a right-turn pin. A protruding pin is provided on the telescopic rod, and when the clutch is engaged, the left-turn pin and the right-turn pin on the fixed base retract to their original positions. When the clutch is disengaged, the left-turn pin and the right-turn pin protrude forward, and the relative displacement between the intelligent vehicle and the contact network deviates beyond a preset distance, the protruding pin on the telescopic rod activates the right-turn pin or the left-turn pin, and the wire activates the control lever of the intelligent vehicle, causing the vehicle to turn left or right. The touch network device according to claim 4.

6. An intelligent vehicle comprising a chassis and a body mounted on the chassis, the body containing a screen, an electronic control unit and a steering wheel assembly, An intelligent vehicle characterized in that a touch network device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 is mounted on the chassis.

7. The intelligent vehicle is connected to an external contact network via the aforementioned touch network device, and is equipped with an ultrasonic radar, which is mounted on the side of the vehicle approaching the contact network, or is mounted on one end of a fixed base approaching the contact network, and the ultrasonic radar controls the steering of the vehicle based on the detected distance between the vehicle and the contact network, thereby enabling the vehicle to travel along the contact network. The intelligent vehicle according to claim 6.

8. It is an intelligent connected system, Constructed in the center of the road or on both sides of the road along the direction of the road, and used to provide a connection position to the touch network device described in any one of claims 1 to 5, The intelligent connected system includes a connected power system and a connected information system, wherein the connected power system is used to supply power to the intelligent vehicle via the touch network device, charge the battery, and maintain the driving trajectory of the intelligent vehicle via the touch network device, and the connected information system is used to enable information interconnection between the connected power system, the touch network device and the intelligent vehicle. The connected power system includes a contact network constructed in the center of the road or on both sides of the road along the direction of the road, the contact network including support columns, and live bare steel conductors, live aluminum cables, insulators, a neutral wire of the contact network, a live protective cover, and an upper protective cover provided on the support columns, the live bare steel conductors of the contact network being appropriately connected to the shock shoe of the touch network device, an insulator being mounted on the live bare steel conductors of the contact network, the neutral wire of the contact network being appropriately connected to an engagement portion on the touch network device, and an electromagnetic oblique latch lock on the touch network device being appropriately locked to the neutral wire of the contact network, characterized in that the connected power system includes a contact network constructed in the center of the road or on both sides of the road along the direction of the road, the contact network including support columns, and live bare steel conductors, live aluminum cables, an insulator, a neutral wire of the contact network, a live protective cover, and an upper protective cover, the live bare steel conductors of the contact network being appropriately connected to the shock shoe of the touch network device, and an intelligent connected system.

9. The connected information system includes an optical cable provided along the contact network, from which optical fibers branch off, a Wi-Fi router is connected to the optical fiber, and a leaky cable distributed along the contact network is connected to the antenna interface on the Wi-Fi router. The connected information system also includes an ultrasonic radar ranging system mounted on a support column, which is used to detect the presence or absence of vehicles and other objects within a lane, and transmits the detected signals to a cloud terminal via Wi-Fi, and the signals output by the processing of the cloud terminal are also transmitted via Wi-Fi to the electronic control unit and screen of the intelligent vehicle, as well as to the vehicle controller or a mobile phone. The intelligent connected system according to claim 8.

10. Two sets of ultrasonic radar ranging systems are installed along the contact network, one set of ultrasonic radar ranging systems is used to detect the position of all objects in the first lane, and the other set of ultrasonic radar ranging systems is used to detect the position of all objects in the second lane, and a cloud terminal or central control center processes the signals received from the ultrasonic radar ranging systems into control signals to control the steering, acceleration, deceleration and braking of the intelligent vehicle. The connected information system also includes a wireless communication system installed in a location without a contact network, and the wireless communication system is interconnected with a central control center and the electronic control unit of an intelligent vehicle. The neutral wire of the contact network is characterized by using square steel. The intelligent connected system according to claim 9.

11. A transportation system, The intelligent connected system is as described in claim 8, and the intelligent vehicle is compatible with the intelligent connected system, wherein the intelligent vehicle is equipped with the touch network device. A traffic transport system characterized in that the intelligent vehicle can achieve unmanned operation along a contact network, the touch network device is tightly connected to live and neutral lines on the contact network via telescopic rods, and the connected information system of the intelligent connected system controls the steering of the intelligent vehicle by collecting the distance between the side of the intelligent vehicle and the contact network.

12. The system includes a central control center and a vehicle controller system interconnected with the central control center, the vehicle controller system being used to enable remote operation, the vehicle controller system including a multi-channel GSM remote control switch, a camera, a communication network and a remote control device, the remote control device being a mobile phone, computer, remote control or voice controller. The multi-channel GSM remote control switch is characterized by its ability to adjust the braking, acceleration, deceleration, and steering of an intelligent vehicle via time intervals and speed gears. The transportation system according to claim 11.

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