ES1248034U - RAIL FOR HEAVY VEHICLES WITH EMPTY VEHICLE CHECK MEANS (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Heavy vehicle lane with empty vehicle testing means, characterized in that it consists of a lane (2) for the passage of heavy vehicles (1), in which a signaling panel is established, inductive loops (4, 8, 15) associated with means for detecting the positioning of the vehicle (1) within the rail (2), further comprising a vertical linear actuator (9), suspended from a gantry (10), with a LIDAR technology scanner (11) confrontable with the vehicle box (1), and emergency beacons (12) and (13); having included the inclusion of a TFT screen (6) for warning the driver, as well as a cabinet (14) for the control electronics and an automatically acting barrier (7) for leaving the vehicle. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Heavy vehicle lane with empty vehicle testing means.

TECHNICAL SECTOR

The present invention refers to a lane for heavy vehicles with empty vehicle checking means, which includes a series of elements by means of which it is possible to warn fully automatically if the vehicle that runs through the lane has any object, even if either they are covered by some black element, or double bottoms inside the container (box or container).

The object of the invention is therefore to provide a highly versatile solution, which allows checking whether a vehicle is empty or not, a check that is carried out automatically without the intervention of an operator and that the driver of the vehicle does not you have to descend from it.

It is also an object of the invention to streamline the process of empty Heavy Vehicles through customs.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In the practical scope of the invention, in customs there are lanes for the passage of Empty Heavy Vehicles, Heavy Vehicles with boxes pass with the doors open and an operator checks the box of the vehicle.

The problem with this system is the slowness and the impossibility of checking if there are double funds.

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The empty vehicle detection system focuses on ensuring that a cargo vehicle does not transport merchandise or objects within it. This system must operate in conjunction with the solution of control positions for entry / exit of cargo and voids.

The Empty Heavy Vehicle Test Lane solution solves the aforementioned problem in a fully satisfactory way, based on a simple but effective solution, offering the following benefits:

• Lane equipped with inductive ties on the road.

• Light signals.

• LIDAR technology scanners,

• Vertical Linear Actuator suspended from a Gantry with a LIDAR technology Scanner, Radar detector and Emergency Beacon.

• Automatic barrier

• TFT screen of warnings to drivers.

• Intercoms for communication with the driver

• RFID antenna for driver identification, through TAG devices.

• Mechanism and remote control cabinet.

For this, the solution of the invention is constituted from a system of LIDAR technology scanners, mobile with a positioning system.

An application that controls the movement of the Vehicle through the Lane, taking data and indicating the operation by the driver himself. This monitoring application allows you to verify that it is operating or, if not, trigger the alert For your attention. For this, the device must be sending every certain time (parameterizable) the indication that it is operating correctly.

The system is capable of identifying the outer dimensions of the containers and the profile of vehicles during their access to the lane. Also, the system allows capturing the interior dimensions of the container placed the device in its corresponding position. Subsequently, the developed application is capable of comparing exterior and interior dimensions to identify anomalies. In addition, using an artificial intelligence and vision system, the machine learning engine will automatically identify anomalies and generate alarms for operators.

Another point to take into account is that there are "oversized" lanes where the width of the lane can vary depending on the needs of local traffic.

The tester must be capable of continuous operation in extreme weather conditions (wind, fog, heat, cold, humidity, dust and high salinity) and lighting. As well as being able to identify the presence of vehicles that are not made of metal such as fiberglass pipes or other material in such a way that the carrier should not place any additional elements for identification.

The operation is as follows:

• A heavy vehicle, in a vacuum configuration (no load and with the doors open) may enter the “Empty” lane when the blade / arrow information panel is on the green arrow. A first Inductive loop detects the entry of the vehicle into the lane, and the panel turns to red cross.

• On a large TFT screen and next to the barrier, the message is sent: "ADVANCE TO THE BARRIER". A second Inductive loop detects that the vehicle has reached the end of the lane and the STOP message is displayed on the TFT screen.

• While the vehicle has moved down the lane and until it stops, the LIDAR scanner positioned in its upper position performs exterior readings of the empty box and profiles the vehicle.

On the TFT Screen for the driver, the message is subsequently sent: "PERFORMING CHECKS, DO NOT MOVE THE VEHICLE".

The vertical linear actuator, suspended from a gantry at the beginning of the lane and that at its lower end has a LIDAR type scanner along with an emergency beacon and a safety device to avoid collisions, descends from the rear of the vehicle and descends to the open box center, then perform the interior readings.

A cabinet equipped with control mechanisms and a CPU sends the data obtained to a server, the data obtained by the scanners are checked and, depending on its result, it will send the following messages on the TFT screen:

• Verification in accordance, “GO FORWARD”, the barrier is raised leaving the vehicle in the lane.

• Non-conforming check, “MOVE YOUR VEHICLE TO THE INSPECTION ZONE NUMBER: XX, the barrier is raised and a message is sent to the operator for vehicle inspection.

• Once the vehicle leaves the lane, a third inductive loop will verify that the vehicle is no longer in the lane, the green arrow on the crossbar / arrow at the beginning of the lane will be activated to give the entrance to a new vehicle ,

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that will be made below and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred example of practical embodiment thereof, a set of drawings is included as an integral part of said description. where, by way of illustration and not limitation, the following has been represented:

Figure 1.- Shows a plan view of the elements and their arrangement on the rail.

Figure 2.- Shows an elevation view of the vehicle passing through the lane and the Gantry arrangement as well as the telescopic actuator in rest position.

Figure 3.- Shows an elevation view of the vehicle from the front of the barrier and the gantry arrangement and the telescopic actuator in the scanning position.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

In view of the outlined figures, it can be seen how the device of the invention is constituted from a rail (2) intended for "Empty Heavy Vehicles" with a blade / arrow panel (3) at the beginning that indicates to the driver that wait or advance through the lane (2), an inductive loop (4) detects the entry of the vehicle (1) in the lane (2), while a LIDAR scanner (9) takes readings of dimensions and interior of the vehicle (1) .

• On a TFT screen (6) next to the barrier (7) the indication to the driver is shown: "GO FORWARD THE BARRIER". A second inductive loop (8) recognizes if the vehicle (1) has reached the end of the lane (2), there is a pole (5) with an intercom for incidents and an RFI reader for reading the TAG of the documentation, the barrier (7) remains lowered and the TFT screen (6) shows the STOP message.

The TFT screen (6) then indicates the driver to stop and do not move the vehicle (1). A linear actuator (9) at the beginning of the rail (2) and suspended from a gantry (10), positions a LIDAR technology scanner (11) facing the open box of the vehicle (1) at its rear. The linear actuator (9) and the portal (10) have emergency beacons (12 and 13) that are activated by movement of the linear actuator (9).

A cabinet (14) equipped with control mechanisms and a CPU sends the readings obtained to a central server for treatment.

The TFT screen (6) shows the following indications to the driver, the barrier (7) rises and a third inductive loop (15) verifies that the vehicle has left the lane (2).

Claims (3)

1a.- Lane for heavy vehicles with empty vehicle checking means, characterized in that it consists of a lane (2) for the passage of heavy vehicles (1), in which a signaling panel is established, inductive loops (4 , 8,15) associated with means for detecting the positioning of the vehicle (1) within the rail (2), further comprising a vertical linear actuator (9), suspended from a gantry (10), with a LIDAR technology scanner (11) confrontable with the vehicle body (1), and emergency beacons (12) and (13); having included the inclusion of a TFT screen (6) for warning the driver, as well as a cabinet (14) for the control electronics and an automatically acting barrier (7) for leaving the vehicle. 2a.- Rail for heavy vehicles with empty vehicle checking means, according to claim 1, characterized in that the signaling panel is materialized in a blade / arrow type panel (3). 3.- Rail for heavy vehicles with empty vehicle testing means, according to claim 1, characterized in that it includes a post (5) with intercom and RFI reader.