BRPI1104465A2 - IMPROVEMENTS IN HEIGHT MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR WARNING OF HEAVY VEHICLES UNDER DUMPROADS OR SIMILAR - Google Patents

Abstract

IMPROVEMENTS INTRODUCED IN HEIGHT MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR PASSWORD ALERT OF HEAVY VEHICLES UNDER ROAD OR SIMILAR. More precisely, it is a height measurement system (1) of the type which allows early warning of the vehicle driver (VE) before it reaches bridges and / or viaducts (VP), allowing it to be diverted to alternative routes ( RA) and, consequently, protection of the bridge and / or viaduct; said height measurement system (1) is comprised of a set of devices (CD) provided with autonomous feeding means (MA) and electronic programming means (ME); the device array (CD) is comprised of at least three metal posts (PT), most precisely one pair of warning transmitting posts (PT1) / (PT1 <39>) and one receiving alert pole (PT); said autonomous power supply (MA) is configured by a solar energy pickup plate (2) provided on each metal pole (2a), also arranged on each pole (PT), while the electronic programming means (ME) ) is configured by wireless network, such as "wireless".

Description

"IMPROVEMENTS INTRODUCED IN HEIGHT MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR PASSWORD ALERT OF HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES OR SIMILAR".

APPLICATION FIELD

The present invention deals with improvements introduced in height measurement system for warning of passage of heavy vehicles under viaducts or similar where, notably, said height measurement system is composed of a set of devices that provide autonomous feeding means and electronic means of programming, providing versatility to change references of the heights of heavy vehicles; The set of devices is composed of at least three metal posts, one being a pair of warning transmitting posts and one receiving alert pole. TECHNICAL BACKGROUNDS

It is known that the transportation of goods in general can be performed in various ways, that is, road, sea, rail and air transport, and land transport is still the most used, especially in Brazil, being responsible for the displacement of goods. people, animals, raw materials and general merchandise.

Therefore, it is necessary that this type of transport has a planning related not only to logistics by the transport companies, but also to define the routes in order to ensure the integrity of the cargo, delivery time and low cost. as well as ensuring the integrity of the driver and assistants, if any.

However, one of the biggest obstacles to the proper functioning of transportation logistics is the route or route to be traveled by heavy vehicles on smaller roads and urban centers, where architecture is often not well sized. suitable for the displacement of this type of vehicle.

Another drawback observed today is the fact that many transport companies improperly perform vehicle loading operations, that is, they raise the regulated height of the delivery truck to gain more cargo space. Such attitude interferes with the alteration of the vehicle's center of gravity, facilitating the tipping, but also, and above all, makes it unsuitable for detachment under bridges or viaducts of urban centers or smaller roads.

Thus, accidents caused by the impact of overweight heavy vehicles on bridges or overpasses develop numerous drawbacks, such as, at first, the financial losses to the carrier caused by the loss or damage of the cargo and, concomitantly, the enormous stress. due to the long period of interdiction of the bridge and surroundings due to the insurer's need to assess the loss of load, as virtually all cargo is insured, as well as the need for the load removal, vehicle and debris related to local destruction, causing consequent disorder in local traffic and promoting kilometers of congestion, as well as traffic management requiring specialized teams, trailers, etc.

Another drawback, based on the above, is the fact that maintenance to reverse the structural damage to bridges and overpasses caused by the impact of heavy vehicles, which may increase expenses for the municipal administration.

However, there are currently some ways to prevent these accidents, such as lighting the height of bridges for drivers to view. However, many drivers do not respect the signaling and, on the other hand, many drivers report the inefficiency of this signaling because many of them do not work.

Another existing way for signaling the height of bridges and viaducts is the implantation of bridges and viaducts of oversized flags, which are configured by flashing yellow lights, and the installation of a set of signaling boards. However, this type of warning is a warning that depends entirely on the driver's attention and knowledge of his vehicle, a fact that often does not exist.

TECHNICAL STATE ANALYSIS

In research conducted in national and international database was found a document no. Pl 0006460-2 which deals with warning system for truck drivers about height of the driven vehicle, based on the use of a self-adhesive adhesive to be nailed to the front of the truck bodies. In such a sticker will be inserted the maximum height of the vehicle and may also have space for advertising messages both written in reverse form that will be nailed on the back of the bodies or chests for viewing by the driver, whenever it uses the exterior mirrors (right or left), thus giving the driver much more safety. Another document no. Pl 9704330-3 deals with electronic vehicle monitoring system on highways and urban roads comprising a high-height signaling monolith, positioned sideways to the track and about 30 meters before a police station, which provides on its front face and downwards, the arrangement of a preferably yellow flashing lamp, a digital display indicating average speed, measured between two distant reading and identification points of the vehicle by its TAG, interconnected by a data communication system, corresponding to the local speed measured as the vehicle passes over two magnetic sensor loops close to the signaling monolith; Another green lamp is provided, which acts alternatively with the directional arrow in red, the rear face of the monolith having a communication device with the policeman, composed preferably of digital dial ranging from "0" to "9" and a sound communication element producing alarm with different types of sound, according to the severity index of the detected irregularity, being activated in the station cabin or in portable equipment, carried by the police, laterally incorporating shielded drawers for the processing units of the system. TAG reading system unit that can be interconnected in a data network, with access to vehicle registration.

Other documents of no. US US2004 / 0075847, GB 22229843, GB 2339947, generally present devices for overweight warning of heavy vehicles, but have difficulty in installing, especially cutouts on public roads for cabling to the installation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF OBJECT

With the intention of providing improvements to the consumer market, the applicant has developed improvements introduced in height measurement system for warning of heavy vehicles passing under viaducts or similar allowing early warning of the driver of the route deviation and, consequently, protection of the bridge. and / or viaduct.

Said height measurement system is composed of a set of devices equipped with autonomous power means and electronic programming means, the set of devices consisting of at least three metal posts, one pair of warning transmitting posts and one alert receiver post.

Each alerting post is equipped with a laser sensor for height measurement and is installed before the bridge or viaduct and before possible alternative routes for the deviation of heavy vehicles.

Already the receiving pole of warning provides signaling means, which can be configured by beeps and visual signals.

Said autonomous power means is configured by a solar energy capture plate provided on each metal pole, which is connected to a storage battery, while the electronic programming means provides wireless network, preferably wireles.

In this way, the alerting poles develop a maximum height-determining laser line so that the vehicle can safely cross under the overpass or bridge. In the event that an over-height vehicle exceeds the laser line an audible alert is triggered along with the visual alert by flashing LED lights on the maximum height indicator board, thus alerting the driver to drive to the vehicle. deviation from the route. GOALS AND ADVANTAGES

The main advantage lies in the fact that the height measurement system is self-sustaining through the use of solar energy, ensuring constant operation and protection of the bridge or viaduct, as well as contributing to the environment.

Another advantage lies in the fact that the electronic means of wireless programming does not require the construction of power wiring passages to power the devices. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

In addition to the present description in order to gain a better understanding of the features of the present invention and in accordance with a preferred practical embodiment thereof, accompanying the accompanying description is a set of drawings, in which, by way of example, but not limitation, if its operation was represented:

Figures 1 and 1A represent block diagrams of the elements that make up the measurement system;

Figure 2 shows a top view of the measuring system illustrating the installation; and

Figure 3 shows a side view of the system.

Measurement

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION With reference to the drawings, the present invention relates to "PERFORMANCE INTRODUCED IN HIGH VEHICLE PASSWORD ALERT OR SIMILAR WEIGHT MEASUREMENT SYSTEM", more specifically height measurement system (1). ) of the type allowing early warning of the vehicle driver (EV) before it reaches bridges and / or viaducts (VP), allowing the diversion of them to alternative routes (RA) and consequently protection of the bridge and / or viaduct .

According to the present invention, said height measuring system (1) is composed of a set of devices (CD) provided with autonomous feeding medium (MA) and electronic programming means (ME); the device array (CD) is comprised of at least three metal posts (PT), more precisely one pair of alert transmitting posts (PT1) / (PT1 ') and one alert receiving post (PT2).

Said autonomous power supply (MA) is configured by a solar energy capture plate (2) provided on each metal pole (PT), which is connected to a storage battery (2a) arranged also on each pole (PT). ), while the electronic programming medium (ME) is configured over a wireless network, such as 'wireless'.

Each pole (PT1) and (PTV) is provided with alert (T1) and sensor (3a) and laser (L) emitter (3b) transmitters that delimit a horizontal linear height (H1) which is predetermined in relation to each other. the lower surface of the viaduct or bridge (PV); These alert transmitter posts (PT1) and (PTV) are installed before the bridge or viaduct (VP) and before possible alternative routes (RA) so that over-height vehicles (VE) 1 can deviate from said overpasses / bridges.

Already pole (PT2) contains an alert receiver (R1) issued by at least one transmitter (T1) and provides alert signaling means (MS) configured by audible signals (SS) and visual signals (SV) 1 which, in turn, they are shaped by flashing LED lights (4); said receiver pole (PT2) also provides a timer (5).

In this way, the alert transmitting poles (PT1) and (PT1 ') develop a laser line (L) that determines the maximum height (H1) so that the vehicle (EV) can safely cross under the overpass or overpass (VP). . In the event that a vehicle (VP) is over-height detected by interruption of the laser line (L), the audible signals (SS) and visual signals (SV) are triggered alerting the driver to the deviation of the route.

Admittedly, when the present invention is put into practice, modifications may be made with respect to certain details of construction and shape, without implying departing from the fundamental principles which are clearly substantiated in the claim framework, thereby understanding that The terminology used was for non-limitation purposes.

Claims (4)

1.a) "IMPROVEMENTS INTRODUCED IN HEIGHT MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR HEAVY VEHICLE OR SIMILAR HEAVY VEHICLES", more precisely the height measuring system (1) of the type allowing early warning of the driver of the vehicle; vehicle (VE) before it reaches bridges and / or viaducts (VP) 1 allowing its diversion to alternative routes (RA) and, consequently, protection of the bridge and / or viaduct; characterized in that the height measurement system (1) is composed of a set of devices (CD) equipped with autonomous feeding medium (MA) and electronic programming means (ME); the device array (CD) is comprised of at least three metal posts (PT), more precisely one pair of alert transmitting posts (PT1) / (PT1 ') and one alert receiving post (PT2); Said autonomous power supply (MA) is configured by a solar energy pickup plate (2) provided on each metal pole (PT), which is connected to a storage battery (2a) arranged also on each pole (PT). ), while the electronic programming medium (ME) is configured over a wireless network, such as 'wireless'. 2.a) "IMPROVEMENTS INTRODUCED IN HEIGHT MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR PASSWORD ALERT OF HEAVY VEHICLES OR SIMILAR" according to the preceding claim, characterized in that each post (PT1) and (PTV) is provided with a transmitter. warning (T1) and sensor (3a) and laser (3b) emitter (3b) delimiting a horizontal linear height (H1) which is predetermined with respect to the underside of the viaduct or bridge (VP); These alert transmitter posts (PT1) and (PTV) are installed before the bridge or viaduct (VP) and before possible alternative routes (RA) so that over-height vehicles (VE) 1 can deviate from said overpasses / bridges. 3. "IMPROVEMENTS INTRODUCED IN HEIGHT MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR PASSWORD ALERT OF HAZARDOUS OR SIMILAR HEAVY VEHICLES" according to claim 1, characterized in that the post (PT2) contains an alert receiver (R1) issued by the at least one transmitter (T1) and provides warning signaling means (MS) configured by audible signals (SS) and visual signals (SV) 1 which, in turn, are shaped by flashing LED lights (4); said receiver pole (PT2) also provides a timer (5). 4. "IMPROVEMENTS INTRODUCED IN HEIGHT MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR HEAVY DUTY VEHICLE OR SIMILAR PASSWORD" according to the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the alerting posts (PT1) and (PTV) develop a laser line (L) determining the maximum height (H1) for the vehicle (EV).