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EP1328041B1 - Arrangement for blocking a DSRC-Module which is pivotably mounted to a housing of a toll calculator - Google Patents

Arrangement for blocking a DSRC-Module which is pivotably mounted to a housing of a toll calculator Download PDF

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EP1328041B1
EP1328041B1 EP02022806A EP02022806A EP1328041B1 EP 1328041 B1 EP1328041 B1 EP 1328041B1 EP 02022806 A EP02022806 A EP 02022806A EP 02022806 A EP02022806 A EP 02022806A EP 1328041 B1 EP1328041 B1 EP 1328041B1
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  • the invention relates to a toll calculator with a housing and a DSRC module, according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the calculation of road user fees is based on a route identification, in which after each by means of the GPS receiver arranged in the toll calculator position determination determined every second a comparison with the chargeable stored in the toll calculator Road sections as well as the respective fixed tariffs is made.
  • the toll calculator works with this a chip card together, in which user and vehicle data as well as fee credit are stored. That is, if a usage fee for a certain section of the motorway is calculated, the toll calculator transmits this amount together with additional data to the chip card in which the user fee is debited from the fee credit and a Proof of authorization to use the relevant section of the motorway is created.
  • the respective user fees and others Data of the chip card preferably via a mobile radio network Central system to be notified, which in turn is the update the one required for charging Data.
  • the credential is automatically, i.e. during the Trip then checked if the vehicle in question is a for this purpose in general in the respective motorway section Fixed or above the side of the road, if necessary beacon installed on a vehicle also happens.
  • there communication takes place between the beacon and the toll calculator via a suitable microwave connection, which for Reduction of line losses directly to the toll calculator assigned module for reception and modulation the carrier frequency sent by a beacon makes.
  • the one serving this purpose through the windshield of the vehicle in question communicating with the beacons DSRC module has a flat, essentially one u. a. also the circuit board carrying the transmitting and receiving antennas certain design, e.g. disclosed in DE 20 108 778.
  • the installation of the toll calculator in a vehicle must be done in such a way that the Transmitting and receiving antennas essentially in the direction of radiation the beacons are aligned or that the the send and Printed circuit board carrying receiver antennas transverse to the direction of radiation the beacon is arranged.
  • the toll calculator in the driver's field of vision is, for example, fee credit and status information can be read well and a problem-free Handling the chip card is given.
  • JP 2001 229420 A is one in the vehicle Known transmission and receiving device for toll information, which has an antenna part that is pre-set at an optimal angle and is embedded horizontally in the vehicle and is fixed.
  • US 2001/029588 A1 describes a portable information processing device, a so-called personal data assistance (PDA) known, the one housed in a housing Computing and display unit and has a swiveling Has antenna unit with a GPS receiver.
  • PDA personal data assistance
  • the cam is like that trained and thus acts with an elastic part of the computing and display unit together that when pivoting the Antenna unit the elastic part in a single predetermined Swivel position between the first and second bulge the cam engages and then another swivel is blocked.
  • the object of the invention is an arrangement of a toll calculator and to create a DSRC module that works with as much as possible simple and safe alignment and quick alignment Locking the DSRC module achieved.
  • a toll calculator in which a tooth segment with a plurality of teeth and tooth gaps located between them is formed on at least one bearing journal of the carrier, a cover is provided which completes the housing of the toll calculator, and in which a locking piece on the cover is formed, which can be brought into engagement with the tooth gap associated with the pivot position in different pivot positions of the carrier and thus locks the DSRC module in relation to the toll calculator.
  • a preferred exemplary embodiment is characterized in that a toothed segment is attached to each bearing journal and that the cover is designed as a bridge with locking pieces formed thereon, assigned to the toothed segments, and in addition that the housing components, the cover part and the base part are designed such that they are in Reference to the bearing journal of the carrier can be joined radially, form chambers associated with the toothed segments after the assembly, and at least one housing component has bearing shells associated with the bearing journal, and that the chambers are provided with the locking pieces of the openings which can be fastened to one of the housing components.
  • the invention solves the set task to the full extent and also offers the advantage that no additional components and complex assembly work steps, for example using dowel pins or special tools, are required for locking the DSRC module, but that the desired function only when joining of housing components is effective.
  • Defined angular positions of the DSRC module are predefined by the tooth segments, thus avoiding the need for adjustment.
  • the invention enables the DSRC module to be locked from the outside, in that the locking pieces on the underside of the toll calculator can be brought into engagement with the toothed segments.
  • the radial engagement of the locking pieces in the suitably wedge-shaped tooth gaps of the tooth segments enables a self-finding and ultimately play-free locking.
  • the locking can be sealed indirectly by sealing a screw connection of the cover.
  • the solution found enables in a simple manner a change in the orientation of the DSRC module, whereby only the cover has to be loosened and reattached.
  • the preferred embodiment of the invention also shows that pull-out protection for the Plug connections of the antenna and power supply cables integrated in the means for locking the DSRC module are.
  • the toll calculator is with 1, the DSRC module with 2.
  • the housing of the toll calculator 1 consists of four housing components, namely a cover part 3, a bottom part 4, a cover 5 ( Figure 3) and a front panel 6 put together.
  • the toll calculator 1 includes essentially one the different electronic Functional assemblies assigned circuit board, one with the Printed circuit board contacted display assembly as well as a chip card receiving unit.
  • the pivotable assigned to the toll calculator 1 DSRC module 2 has what is referred to below as the carrier Housing, which consists of two, preferably together glued housing shells 7 and 8.
  • the carrier 7, 8 is used to hold an antenna module of the DSRC module 2.
  • a cutout 10 serves as a gripping recess.
  • 11 denotes that Cover glass of the display, whose displays by keys 12 and 13 can be selected and advanced.
  • lighting element 14 is used to display the Operational readiness of the toll calculator 1.
  • the carrier 7, 8 is then placed on the base part 4 and the lid part 3 placed, the connection between the cover part 3 and the front panel 6 also by means of locking connection elements.
  • the bottom view Figure 4 shows four screw connections 15, 16, 17 and 18, one of which, 18, is assigned a seal 19.
  • the toll calculator 1 is pivotally mounted in the housing, with a stiffness, which on the one hand Align the DSRC module 2 with that in the concerned Toll registration system used transmitters to query the user authorization on the other hand, it allows that the alignment of the DSRC module made for the Attachment of the cover 5 required handling of the Toll calculator 1 is retained.
  • the pivotable connection is used the DSRC module 2 with the toll calculator 1 on the carrier 7, 8, i.e. formed on the housing shell 7 journal 20 and 21.
  • Figure 2 shows that on each Bearing pin 20, 21 a toothed segment 22 and 23 is integrally formed.
  • At 24 is a through a slot 25 from the carrier 7, 8th led out ribbon cable, which denotes the antenna assembly the DSRC module 2 with the toll calculator 1 electrically connects and before joining bottom part 4 and cover part 3 with the circuit board of the toll calculator 1 in must be contacted in a suitable manner.
  • bead-shaped projections 26, 27 and 28, 29 serve the blending of the bearing points of the DSRC module 2 and thus as protection against intrusion, especially with regard to the ribbon cable 24. For this reason are the gaps between the carrier 7, 8 and the housing of the toll calculator 1 as narrow as necessary for the alignment process.
  • the cover 5 provides basic training an angular or L-profiled housing component, both with the bottom part 4 and with the cover part 3 is largely connectable overlapping and the toll calculator 1 closes on the back.
  • the cover 5 is with the cover part 3 screwed, for which purpose on the cover 5 with unspecified Countersunk guide sleeves 30 and 31 for the screws provided and on the cover part 3 the screws corresponding threaded bolts 32 and 33 ( Figure 4) are molded are.
  • With 34 and 35 latches are designated, the position securing the cover 5 before the final screwing and sealing.
  • FIG. 4 also shows are on the underside of the bottom part 4 guides 51 and 52 formed that the recording of the toll calculator 1 can be aligned in a suitable manner serve mounting plate arranged at the installation site.
  • the attachment of the toll calculator 1 on the mounting plate is carried out by means of Tensioning screws, not shown, for those on the bottom part 4 molded holders 53 and 54 are provided. there the clamping screws act with one each on the mounting plate edge-shaped locking teeth together.
  • At 55 is called a nameplate frame.
  • FIG. 5 One of the chambers is labeled 58 in FIG.
  • the Indian Figure 5 shown free section of the bearing leg 56 according to shows the section line A in FIG. 4 after the cover 5 is mounted that the locking piece 37 with the toothed segment 23 is engaged.
  • Locking piece 36 in engagement with the toothed segment 22, so that the DSRC module 2 is positively locked on both sides, namely on a relatively long lever arm.
  • FIG can be seen that on the inside wall elements, so to speak 3a and 4a and 4b of the bearing legs 56, 57 which are not specified bearings of the journals 20, 21 of the DSRC module 2 are formed.
  • the carrier 7, 8 and the housing of the toll calculator 1 also designed in this way can be that formed on the carrier 7, 8 legs encompass the housing from the outside and the bearing journals with the tooth segments formed on it point inwards.
  • the solution but according to the described embodiment offers the device concept outlined above, that the electrical connection between the DSRC module 2 and the toll calculator 1 using a particularly simple How to lay ribbon cable 24 can be realized can.
  • the toll calculator 1 When installing the toll calculator 1 on the dashboard of a vehicle is the toll calculator 1 after the connector the antenna and power supply cables are set, attached to the mounting plate by means of the guides 51, 52.
  • the latter was previously according to the topography of the Dashboard aligned at the installation site so that the Driver easily operate the toll calculator 1 and the information of the display can read without a doubt.
  • the cover 5 screwed and sealed and the toll calculator 1 again placed on the mounting plate and in the holder 53, 54 clamping screws to be screwed into the mounting plate attached.

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The computer module allows toll charges for road vehicles to be determined and charged using satellite position data. The main housing has input keys (12,13) and an insert point for a credit card. A hinged section (7) contains the antenna and this can be set at a selected angle. This is provided by a quadrant gear segment (23) that engages a stop (37).

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Mautrechner mit einem Gehäuse und einem DSRC-Moduls, nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a toll calculator with a housing and a DSRC module, according to the preamble of claim 1.

Die Berechnung von Straßenbenutzungsgebühren (Maut) geht von einer Fahrtstreckenidentifikation aus, bei der nach jeder mittels des in dem Maut-Rechner angeordneten GPS-Empfängers sekundenweise ermittelten Positionsbestimmung ein Vergleich mit den in dem Maut-Rechner gespeicherten gebührenpflichtigen Straßenabschnitten sowie den jeweils festgesetzten Gebührentarifen vorgenommen wird. Dabei arbeitet der Maut-Rechner mit einer Chipkarte zusammen, in welcher Benutzer- und Fahrzeugdaten sowie Gebührenguthaben gespeichert sind. D. h., wenn für einen bestimmten Autobahnabschnitt eine Benutzungsgebühr errechnet ist, übermittelt der Maut-Rechner diesen Betrag zusammen mit zusätzlichen Daten an die Chipkarte, in welcher die Benutzungsgebühr vom Gebührenguthaben abgebucht und ein Berechtigungsnachweis zur Benutzung des betreffenden Autobahnabschnitts erstellt wird. Unabhängig davon kann vorgesehen sein, dass die jeweiligen Benutzungsgebühren und andere Daten der Chipkarte vorzugsweise über ein Mobilfunknetz einem Zentralsystem mitgeteilt werden, welches seinerseits die Aktualisierung der für die Gebührenerhebung erforderlichen Daten vornimmt. The calculation of road user fees (tolls) is based on a route identification, in which after each by means of the GPS receiver arranged in the toll calculator position determination determined every second a comparison with the chargeable stored in the toll calculator Road sections as well as the respective fixed tariffs is made. The toll calculator works with this a chip card together, in which user and vehicle data as well as fee credit are stored. That is, if a usage fee for a certain section of the motorway is calculated, the toll calculator transmits this amount together with additional data to the chip card in which the user fee is debited from the fee credit and a Proof of authorization to use the relevant section of the motorway is created. Regardless, can be provided be that the respective user fees and others Data of the chip card preferably via a mobile radio network Central system to be notified, which in turn is the update the one required for charging Data.

Der Berechtigungsnachweis wird automatisch, d.h. während der Fahrt dann überprüft, wenn das betreffende Fahrzeug eine für diesen Zweck im jeweiligen Autobahnabschnitt im allgemeinen über oder seitlich der Fahrbahn fest angeordnete, gegebenenfalls auch auf einem Fahrzeug installierte Bake passiert. Dabei erfolgt die Kommunikation zwischen der Bake und dem Maut-Rechner über eine geeignete Mikrowellenverbindung, welche zur Reduzierung von Leitungsverlusten ein dem Maut-Rechner unmittelbar zugeordnetes Modul für den Empfang und die Modulation der von einer Bake gesendeten Trägerfrequenz erforderlich macht. Das diesem Zwecke dienende, durch die Windschutzscheibe des betreffenden Fahrzeuges mit den Baken kommunzierende DSRC-Modul weist eine flache, im wesentlichen von einer u. a. auch die Sende- und Empfangsantennen tragenden Leiter-platte bestimmte Bauform auf, wie z.B. in DE 20 108 778 offenbart. D. h., der Einbau des Maut-Rechners in ein Fahrzeug hat derart zu erfolgen, dass die Sende- und Empfangsantennen im wesentlichen in Abstrahlrichtung der Baken ausgerichtet sind bzw., dass die die Sende und Empfangsantennen tragende Leiterplatte quer zur Abstrahlrichtung der Baken angeordnet ist. Andererseits besteht die Forderung, dass der Maut-Rechner im Sichtbereich des Fahrers anzuordnen ist, damit beispielweise Gebührenguthaben und Statusinformationen gut ablesen werden können und ein problemloses Handhaben der Chipkarte gegeben ist. Diese Forderungen bedingen, zumal von Fahrzeugtyp zu Fahrzeugtyp erhebliche Unterschiede in der Topographie der Armaturentafeln bestehen können, Mittel zum ausrichtbaren Befestigen des Maut-Rechners und demzufolge auch eine Ausrichtbarkeit des mit dem Maut-Rechner schwenkfähig verbundenen DSRC-Moduls derart, dass in jeder Lage des Maut-Rechners ein Ausrichten des DSRC-Moduls entsprechend dem vorgesehenen Abfrageverfahren bezüglich der Benutzungsberechtigung erfolgen kann. The credential is automatically, i.e. during the Trip then checked if the vehicle in question is a for this purpose in general in the respective motorway section Fixed or above the side of the road, if necessary beacon installed on a vehicle also happens. there communication takes place between the beacon and the toll calculator via a suitable microwave connection, which for Reduction of line losses directly to the toll calculator assigned module for reception and modulation the carrier frequency sent by a beacon makes. The one serving this purpose through the windshield of the vehicle in question communicating with the beacons DSRC module has a flat, essentially one u. a. also the circuit board carrying the transmitting and receiving antennas certain design, e.g. disclosed in DE 20 108 778. That is, the installation of the toll calculator in a vehicle must be done in such a way that the Transmitting and receiving antennas essentially in the direction of radiation the beacons are aligned or that the the send and Printed circuit board carrying receiver antennas transverse to the direction of radiation the beacon is arranged. On the other hand, there is a requirement to arrange that the toll calculator in the driver's field of vision is, for example, fee credit and status information can be read well and a problem-free Handling the chip card is given. These demands require especially since there are considerable differences from vehicle type to vehicle type can exist in the topography of the dashboards, Means for alignable fastening of the toll calculator and consequently also the ability to be aligned with the toll calculator pivotally connected DSRC module such that in Align the DSRC module in every position of the toll calculator according to the envisaged query procedure regarding the User authorization can take place.

Das Ausrichten und das nachfolgende Arretieren des DSRC-Moduls sowie ein Plombieren der vorgenommenen Ausrichtung müssen daher im Fahrzeug erfolgen, wo nachträgliche Montagearbeitsgänge nur unter erschwerten Bedingungen vorgenommen werden können. Hinzu kommt, dass im Falle der nachträglichen Installation eines Maut-Rechners im Bereich der Armaturentafel eines Kraftfahrzeuges, diese zur Vermeidung von Beschädigungen mit einem Höchstmass an Sorgfalt erfolgen muss und somit ein erhöhter Aufwand in Kauf zu nehmen ist. Dies gilt verständlicherweise auch für das Ausrichten, Arretieren und Plombieren des DSRC-Moduls sowie für ein zugentlastendes Anschließen der Antennen- und Stromversorgungskabel. Auf der anderen Seite müssen bei der vorgesehenen Anbringung des Maut-Rechners auf der Armaturentafel die für den beschriebenen Zweck ergriffenen konstruktiven Maßnahmen auch ästhetischen Belangen gerecht werden.Aligning and then locking the DSRC module and a sealing of the alignment made must therefore be done in the vehicle, where subsequent assembly work only under difficult conditions can be. In addition, in the case of subsequent Installation of a toll calculator in the dashboard area of a motor vehicle, this to avoid damage must be done with the utmost care and therefore an increased effort has to be accepted. this applies understandably also for aligning, locking and Sealing the DSRC module and for a strain relief connection the antenna and power supply cables. On the on the other hand, the intended attachment of the Toll calculator on the dashboard for the described Constructive measures also aesthetic To meet concerns.

Aus der JP 2001 229420 A ist eine im Fahrzeug befindliche Sende- und Empfangsvorrichtung für Mautinformationen bekannt, die ein Antennenteil hat, das in einem optimalen Winkel voreingerichtet ist und horizontal in das Fahrzeug eingebettet und fixiert ist.From JP 2001 229420 A is one in the vehicle Known transmission and receiving device for toll information, which has an antenna part that is pre-set at an optimal angle and is embedded horizontally in the vehicle and is fixed.

Aus der US 2001/029588 A1 ist eine tragbare Informationsverarbeitungsvorrichtung, ein so genanntes personal data assistance (PDA) bekannt, das eine in einem Gehäuse untergebrachte Rechen- und Displayeinheit hat und eine schwenkbare Antenneneinheit mit einem GPS-Empfänger hat. In der Antenneneinheit sind Lagerzapfen ausgebildet und sie ist schwenkbar mit dem Gehäuse verbunden der Rechen- und Displayeinheit verbunden. Auf jedem Lagerzapfen ist eine Nocke mit einer ersten und einer zweiten Auswölbung ausgebildet. Die Nocke ist so ausgebildet und wirkt so mit einem elastischen Teil der Rechen- und Displayeinheit zusammen, dass beim Verschwenken der Antenneneinheit das elastische Teil in einer einzigen vorgegebenen Schwenkposition zwischen der ersten und zweiten Auswölbung der Nocke einrastet und dann ein weiteres Verschwenken blockiert ist.US 2001/029588 A1 describes a portable information processing device, a so-called personal data assistance (PDA) known, the one housed in a housing Computing and display unit and has a swiveling Has antenna unit with a GPS receiver. In the antenna unit bearing journals are formed and it is pivotable connected to the housing connected to the computing and display unit. On each journal there is a cam with a first one and a second bulge. The cam is like that trained and thus acts with an elastic part of the computing and display unit together that when pivoting the Antenna unit the elastic part in a single predetermined Swivel position between the first and second bulge the cam engages and then another swivel is blocked.

Die Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, eine Anordnung eines Mautrechners und eines DSRC-Moduls zu schaffen, die mit möglichst einfachen Mitteln ein sicheres und schnelles Ausrichten und Arretieren des DSRC-Moduls erzielt.The object of the invention is an arrangement of a toll calculator and to create a DSRC module that works with as much as possible simple and safe alignment and quick alignment Locking the DSRC module achieved.

Die Aufgabe wird gelöst durch einen Mautrechners, bei dem an wenigstens einem Lagerzapfen des Trägers ein Zahnsegment mit mehreren Zähnen und dazwischen befindlichen Zahnlücken angeformt ist, einer Abdeckung vorgesehen ist, die das Gehäuse des Maut-Rechners vervollständigt, und bei dem an der Abdeckung ein Sperrstück ausgebildet ist, das in verschiedenen Schwenklagen des Trägers mit jeweils der der Schwenklage zugeordneten Zahnlücke in Eingriff bringbar ist und so das DSRC-Modul in Bezug auf den Mautrechner arretiert.
Ein bevorzugtes Ausführungsbeispiel ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an jedem Lagerzapfen ein Zahnsegment angebracht ist und dass die Abdeckung als Brücke mit daran angeformten, den Zahnsegmenten zugeordneten Sperrstücken ausgebildet ist und dass ferner die Gehäusebauteile, das Deckelteil und das Bodenteil, derart ausgebildet sind, dass sie in Bezug zu den Lagerzapfen des Trägers radial zusammenfügbar sind, nach dem Zusammenfügen den Zahnsegmenten zugeordnete Kammern bilden und wenigstens ein Gehäusebauteil den Lagerzapfen zugeordnete Lagerschalen aufweist und dass die Kammern mit den Sperrstücken der an einem der Gehäusebauteile befestigbaren Abdeckung entsprechenden Öffnungen versehen sind.The object is achieved by a toll calculator, in which a tooth segment with a plurality of teeth and tooth gaps located between them is formed on at least one bearing journal of the carrier, a cover is provided which completes the housing of the toll calculator, and in which a locking piece on the cover is formed, which can be brought into engagement with the tooth gap associated with the pivot position in different pivot positions of the carrier and thus locks the DSRC module in relation to the toll calculator.
A preferred exemplary embodiment is characterized in that a toothed segment is attached to each bearing journal and that the cover is designed as a bridge with locking pieces formed thereon, assigned to the toothed segments, and in addition that the housing components, the cover part and the base part are designed such that they are in Reference to the bearing journal of the carrier can be joined radially, form chambers associated with the toothed segments after the assembly, and at least one housing component has bearing shells associated with the bearing journal, and that the chambers are provided with the locking pieces of the openings which can be fastened to one of the housing components.

Vorteilhafte Ausbildungen der Erfindung gehen ferner aus den nicht zitierten Unteransprüchen und der Beschreibung der Zeichnungen hervor.
Die Erfindung löst die gestellte Aufgabe in vollen Umfang und bietet außerdem den Vorteil, dass keine zusätzlichen Bauelemente und aufwendige Montagearbeitsgänge, beispielsweise unter Verwendung von Passstiften oder speziellen Werkzeugen, für das Arretieren des DSRC-Moduls erforderlich sind, sondern dass die angestrebte Funktion ausschließlich beim Zusammenfügen von Gehäusebauteilen wirksam wird. Dabei sind durch die Zahnsegmente definierte Winkellagen des DSRC-Moduls vorgegeben, womit Justieraufwand vermieden ist. Vorteilhaft ist ferner, dass die Erfindung ein von außen unsichtbares Arretieren des DSRC-Moduls ermöglicht, indem die Sperrstücke an der Unterseite des Maut-Rechners in Eingriff mit den Zahnsegmenten gebracht werden können. Dabei macht das radiale Eingreifen der Sperrstücke in die in geeigneter Weise keilförmig ausgebildeten Zahnlücken der Zahnsegmente eine sich selbstfindende und letztlich spielfreie Arretierung möglich. Erwähnenswert ist außerdem, dass ein Plombieren der Arretierung mittelbar durch Plombieren einer Verschraubung der Abdeckung erfolgen kann. Advantageous embodiments of the invention also emerge from the non-cited subclaims and the description of the drawings.
The invention solves the set task to the full extent and also offers the advantage that no additional components and complex assembly work steps, for example using dowel pins or special tools, are required for locking the DSRC module, but that the desired function only when joining of housing components is effective. Defined angular positions of the DSRC module are predefined by the tooth segments, thus avoiding the need for adjustment. It is also advantageous that the invention enables the DSRC module to be locked from the outside, in that the locking pieces on the underside of the toll calculator can be brought into engagement with the toothed segments. The radial engagement of the locking pieces in the suitably wedge-shaped tooth gaps of the tooth segments enables a self-finding and ultimately play-free locking. It is also worth mentioning that the locking can be sealed indirectly by sealing a screw connection of the cover.

Im übrigen ermöglicht die gefundene Lösung auf einfache Weise eine Änderung der Ausrichtung des DSRC-Moduls, wobei lediglich die Abdeckung gelöst und wieder befestigt werden muss. Das bevorzugte Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung zeigt außerdem, dass ohne zusätzlichen Aufwand Abziehsicherungen für die Steckerverbindungen der Antennen- und Spannungsversorgungskabel in die Mittel zum Arretieren des DSRC-Moduls integriert sind.Otherwise, the solution found enables in a simple manner a change in the orientation of the DSRC module, whereby only the cover has to be loosened and reattached. The preferred embodiment of the invention also shows that pull-out protection for the Plug connections of the antenna and power supply cables integrated in the means for locking the DSRC module are.

Im folgenden sei die Erfindung anhand von Zeichnungen des bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiels näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

  • Figur 1, eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Maut-Rechners mit einem dem Maut-Rechner zugeordneten DSRC-Modul,
  • Figur 2, eine perspektivische Darstellung des DSRC-Moduls,
  • Figur 3, eine perspektivische Darstellung der Abdeckung,
  • Figur 4, eine Untersicht des gemäß Figur 1 mit dem DSRC-Modul versehenen Maut-Rechners,
  • Figur 5, eine Seitenansicht des Maut-Rechners mit einem Freischnitt gemäß der Schnittlinie A in Figur 4.
    • The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to drawings of the preferred exemplary embodiment. Show it:
  • FIG. 1 shows a perspective illustration of a toll calculator with a DSRC module assigned to the toll calculator,
  • FIG. 2 shows a perspective illustration of the DSRC module,
  • FIG. 3 shows a perspective illustration of the cover,
  • FIG. 4, a bottom view of the toll calculator provided with the DSRC module according to FIG. 1,
  • FIG. 5 shows a side view of the toll calculator with a free cut according to section line A in FIG. 4.

    • Wie aus der Figur 1 ersichtlich ist, ist der Maut-Rechner mit 1, das DSRC-Modul mit 2 bezeichnet. Das Gehäuse des Maut-Rechners 1 ist aus vier Gehäusebauteilen nämlich einem Deckelteil 3, einem Bodenteil 4, einer Abdeckung 5 (Figur 3) und einer Frontblende 6 zusammengefügt. Der Maut-Rechner 1 beinhaltet im wesentlichen eine den verschiedenen elektronischen Funktionsbaugruppen zugeordnete Leiterplatte, eine mit der Leiterplatte kontaktierte Displaybaugruppe sowie ein Chipkarten-Aufnahmeaggregat. Das schwenkfähig dem Maut-Rechner 1 zugeordnete DSRC-Modul 2 weist ein im folgenden als Träger bezeichnetes Gehäuse auf, welches aus zwei, vorzugsweise miteinander verklebten Gehäuseschalen 7 und 8 besteht. Der Träger 7, 8 dient der Aufnahme einer Antennenbaugruppe des DSRC-Moduls 2. Mit 9 ist eine dem Chipkarten-Aufnahmeaggregat in der Frontblende 6 zugeordnete Einstecköffnung bezeichnet, eine Freisparung 10 dient als Greifmulde. 11 bezeichnet das Deckglas des Displays, dessen Anzeigen durch Tasten 12 und 13 anwähl- und fortschaltbar sind. Ein ebenfalls in der Frontblende 6 angeordnetes Leuchtelement 14 dient der Anzeige der Betriebsbereitschaft des Maut-Rechners 1.As can be seen from FIG. 1, the toll calculator is with 1, the DSRC module with 2. The housing of the toll calculator 1 consists of four housing components, namely a cover part 3, a bottom part 4, a cover 5 (Figure 3) and a front panel 6 put together. The toll calculator 1 includes essentially one the different electronic Functional assemblies assigned circuit board, one with the Printed circuit board contacted display assembly as well as a chip card receiving unit. The pivotable assigned to the toll calculator 1 DSRC module 2 has what is referred to below as the carrier Housing, which consists of two, preferably together glued housing shells 7 and 8. The carrier 7, 8 is used to hold an antenna module of the DSRC module 2. With 9 is the chip card receiving unit in denotes the insertion opening assigned to the front panel 6, a cutout 10 serves as a gripping recess. 11 denotes that Cover glass of the display, whose displays by keys 12 and 13 can be selected and advanced. One also in the front panel 6 arranged lighting element 14 is used to display the Operational readiness of the toll calculator 1.

    Beim Zusammenbau des Maut-Rechners 1 wird, nachdem das Chipkarten-Aufnahmeaggregat und die die elektronischen Funktionsbaugruppen tragende Leiterplatte in dem Bodenteil 4 montiert sind, die Frontblende 6, in der die mit der Leiterplatte zu kontaktierende Displaybaugruppe angeordnet ist, an dem Bodenteil 4, beispielweise mittels Rastverbindungselementen, befestigt. Danach wird der Träger 7, 8 auf das Bodenteil 4 aufgelegt und das Deckelteil 3 aufgesetzt, wobei die Verbindung zwischen dem Deckelteil 3 und der Frontblende 6 ebenfalls mittels Rastverbindungselementen erfolgt. Nachfolgend werden Bodenteil 4 und Deckelteil 3 miteinander verschraubt und gegebenenfalls eine Schraubverbindung plombiert. Die Untersicht, Figur 4, zeigt vier Schraubverbindungen 15, 16, 17 und 18, von denen einer, 18, eine Plombe 19 zugeordnet ist. Nach dem Verbinden vom Deckelteil 3 und Bodenteil 4 ist der Träger 7, 8 im Gehäuse das Maut-Rechners 1 schwenkfähig gelagert, und zwar mit einer Schwergängigkeit, welche einerseits ein Ausrichten des DSRC-Moduls 2 auf die in dem betreffenden Maut-Erfassungssystem verwendeten Sender zur Abfrage der Benutzungsberechtigung ermöglicht anderseits es erlaubt, dass die vorgenommene Ausrichtung des DSRC-Moduls bei der für die Befestigung der Abdeckung 5 erforderlichen Handhabung des Maut-Rechners 1 erhalten bleibt.When assembling the toll calculator 1, after the chip card receiving unit and the electronic function modules load-bearing printed circuit board mounted in the bottom part 4 are, the front panel 6, in which the with the circuit board too contacting display assembly is arranged on the bottom part 4, for example by means of locking connection elements. The carrier 7, 8 is then placed on the base part 4 and the lid part 3 placed, the connection between the cover part 3 and the front panel 6 also by means of locking connection elements. Be below Bottom part 4 and cover part 3 screwed together and if necessary a screw connection is sealed. The bottom view Figure 4 shows four screw connections 15, 16, 17 and 18, one of which, 18, is assigned a seal 19. To the connection of the lid part 3 and bottom part 4 is the carrier 7, 8 the toll calculator 1 is pivotally mounted in the housing, with a stiffness, which on the one hand Align the DSRC module 2 with that in the concerned Toll registration system used transmitters to query the user authorization on the other hand, it allows that the alignment of the DSRC module made for the Attachment of the cover 5 required handling of the Toll calculator 1 is retained.

    Wie aus der Figur 2 hervorgeht dienen der schwenkfähigen Verbindung des DSRC-Moduls 2 mit dem Maut-Rechner 1 an dem Träger 7, 8, d.h. an dessen Gehäuseschale 7 ausgebildete Lagerzapfen 20 und 21. Außerdem zeigt die Figur 2, dass an jedem Lagerzapfen 20, 21 ein Zahnsegment 22 und 23 angeformt ist. Mit 24 ist ein durch einen Schlitz 25 aus dem Träger 7, 8 herausgeführtes Flachbandkabel bezeichnet, welches die Antennenbaugruppe des DSRC-Moduls 2 mit dem Maut-Rechner 1 elektrisch verbindet und vor dem Zusammenfügen von Bodenteil 4 und Deckelteil 3 mit der Leiterplatte des Maut-Rechners 1 in geeigneter Weise kontaktiert werden muss. An dem Träger 7, 8 ausgebildete, wulstförmige Vorsprünge 26, 27 und 28, 29 dienen dem Verblenden der Lagerstellen des DSRC-Moduls 2 und somit als Eingriffsicherung, insbesondere auch im Hinblick auf das Flachbandkabel 24. Aus diesem Grunde sind auch die Spalte zwischen dem Träger 7, 8 und dem Gehäuse des Maut-Rechners 1 so eng, wie für den Ausrichtvorgang nötig ausgebildet.As can be seen from FIG. 2, the pivotable connection is used the DSRC module 2 with the toll calculator 1 on the carrier 7, 8, i.e. formed on the housing shell 7 journal 20 and 21. In addition, Figure 2 shows that on each Bearing pin 20, 21 a toothed segment 22 and 23 is integrally formed. At 24 is a through a slot 25 from the carrier 7, 8th led out ribbon cable, which denotes the antenna assembly the DSRC module 2 with the toll calculator 1 electrically connects and before joining bottom part 4 and cover part 3 with the circuit board of the toll calculator 1 in must be contacted in a suitable manner. On the carrier 7, 8 trained, bead-shaped projections 26, 27 and 28, 29 serve the blending of the bearing points of the DSRC module 2 and thus as protection against intrusion, especially with regard to the ribbon cable 24. For this reason are the gaps between the carrier 7, 8 and the housing of the toll calculator 1 as narrow as necessary for the alignment process.

    Gemäß der Figur 3 stellt die Abdeckung 5 in ihrer Grundausbildung ein winkel- bzw. L-profiliertes Gehäusebauteil dar, das sowohl mit dem Bodenteil 4 als auch mit dem Deckelteil 3 weitgehend überlappend verbindbar ist und den Maut-Rechner 1 rückseitig schließt. Die Abdeckung 5 wird mit dem Deckelteil 3 verschraubt, wozu an der Abdeckung 5 mit nicht näher bezeichneten Senkungen versehene Führungshülsen 30 und 31 für die vorgesehene Schrauben und an dem Deckelteil 3 den Schrauben entsprechende Gewindebolzen 32 und 33 (Figur 4) angeformt sind. Mit 34 und 35 sind Rastklinken bezeichnet, die der Lagesicherung der Abdeckung 5 vor dem endgültigen Verschrauben und Plombieren dienen. Ferner sind an der Abdeckung 5 zwei als Sperrstücke 36 und 37 bezeichnete Lappen angeformt, welche, wenn die Abdeckung 5 mit dem Deckelteil 3 verschraubt ist, in entsprechende in dem Bodenteil 4 vorgesehene Öffnungen 38 und 39 (Figur 4) eingreifen. In dem einen Schenkel der Abdeckung 5 vorgesehene Einschnitte 40, 41 und 42 sind derart ausgebildet, dass sie dem Durchmesser des Spannungsversorgungskabels 43 bzw. den Durchmessern der GPS- und Mobilfunkantennenkabel 44 und 45 bzw. deren an dem jeweiligen Steckern 46 und 47 ausgebildeten, nicht näher bezeichneten Kabelfassungen entsprechen. Mit 48 ist ein dem Spannungsversorgungskabel 43 zugeordneter Stecker bezeichnet. 49 stellt einen Diagnosezwecken dienenden Steckersockel dar. Die Abdeckung 5 dient somit den in geeigneter Weise mit auf der Leiterplatte 50 befindlichen Kontakten ein Eingriff stehenden Steckern 46, 47, 48 als Abziehsicherung.According to FIG. 3, the cover 5 provides basic training an angular or L-profiled housing component, both with the bottom part 4 and with the cover part 3 is largely connectable overlapping and the toll calculator 1 closes on the back. The cover 5 is with the cover part 3 screwed, for which purpose on the cover 5 with unspecified Countersunk guide sleeves 30 and 31 for the screws provided and on the cover part 3 the screws corresponding threaded bolts 32 and 33 (Figure 4) are molded are. With 34 and 35 latches are designated, the position securing the cover 5 before the final screwing and sealing. There are also two on the cover 5 formed as locking pieces 36 and 37 formed tabs, which, when the cover 5 is screwed to the cover part 3 is in corresponding openings provided in the bottom part 4 38 and 39 (Figure 4) intervene. In one leg of the Cover 5 provided incisions 40, 41 and 42 are such trained to match the diameter of the power cable 43 or the diameters of the GPS and cellular antenna cables 44 and 45 or their on the respective Plugs 46 and 47 trained, unspecified Correspond to cable sockets. At 48 is a power supply cable 43 assigned connector. 49 places represents a connector base for diagnostic purposes. The cover 5 thus serves in a suitable manner on the circuit board 50 contacts are engaged Plugs 46, 47, 48 as a pull-off protection.

    Wie die Figur 4 ferner zeigt sind an der Unterseite des Bodenteils 4 Führungen 51 und 52 ausgebildet, die der Aufnahme des Maut-Rechners 1 auf einer in geeigneter Weise ausrichtfähig am Einbauort angeordneten Montageplatte dienen. Die Befestigung des Maut-Rechners 1 an der Montageplatte erfolgt mittels nicht dargestellter Spannschrauben, für die an dem Bodenteil 4 angeformte Halter 53 und 54 vorgesehen sind. Dabei wirken die Spannschrauben mit jeweils einer an der Montageplatte randlich ausgebildeten Rastverzahnung zusammen. Mit 55 ist ein Typenschildrahmen bezeichnet.As Figure 4 also shows are on the underside of the bottom part 4 guides 51 and 52 formed that the recording of the toll calculator 1 can be aligned in a suitable manner serve mounting plate arranged at the installation site. The attachment of the toll calculator 1 on the mounting plate is carried out by means of Tensioning screws, not shown, for those on the bottom part 4 molded holders 53 and 54 are provided. there the clamping screws act with one each on the mounting plate edge-shaped locking teeth together. At 55 is called a nameplate frame.

    Von besonderer Bedeutung ist, dass die durch das Zusammenfügen von Deckelteil 3 und Bodenteil 4 gebildeten Lagerschenkel 56 und 57 des Maut-Rechners 1 doppelwandig ausgebildet sind und auf diese Weise die Zahnsegmente 22, 23 unsichtbar und unzugänglich umschließende Kammern gebildet werden können. Of particular importance is that by joining together bearing legs formed by cover part 3 and bottom part 4 56 and 57 of the toll calculator 1 are double-walled and in this way the tooth segments 22, 23 invisible and inaccessible enclosing chambers can be formed.

    Eine der Kammern ist in Figur 5 mit 58 bezeichnet. Der in der Figur 5 dargestellte Freischnitt des Lagerschenkels 56 gemäß der Schnittlinie A in Figur 4 zeigt, nachdem die Abdeckung 5 montiert ist, dass das Sperrstück 37 mit dem Zahnsegment 23 in Eingriff steht. In gleicher Weise befindet sich auch das Sperrstück 36 in Eingriff mit dem Zahnsegment 22, so dass das DSRC-Modul 2 beidseitig formschlüssig arretiert ist, und zwar an einem relativ langen Hebelarm. Ferner kann der Figur 5 entnommen werden, dass an den sozusagen innenliegenden Wandelementen 3a und 4a bzw. 4b der Lagerschenkel 56, 57 die nicht näher bezeichneten Lagerungen der Lagerzapfen 20, 21 des DSRC-Moduls 2 ausgebildet sind.One of the chambers is labeled 58 in FIG. The Indian Figure 5 shown free section of the bearing leg 56 according to shows the section line A in FIG. 4 after the cover 5 is mounted that the locking piece 37 with the toothed segment 23 is engaged. In the same way there is Locking piece 36 in engagement with the toothed segment 22, so that the DSRC module 2 is positively locked on both sides, namely on a relatively long lever arm. Furthermore, FIG can be seen that on the inside wall elements, so to speak 3a and 4a and 4b of the bearing legs 56, 57 which are not specified bearings of the journals 20, 21 of the DSRC module 2 are formed.

    Der Vollständigkeit halber sei noch erwähnt, dass der Träger 7, 8 und das Gehäuse des Maut-Rechners 1 auch derart gestaltet sein können, dass an dem Träger 7, 8 angeformte Schenkel das Gehäuse von außen umgreifen und die Lagerzapfen mit den daran angeformten Zahnsegmenten nach innen weisen. Die Lösung gemäß dem beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispiel bietet aber gegenüber dem vorstehend angedeuteten Gerätekonzept den Vorzug, dass die elektrische Verbindung zwischen dem DSRC-Modul 2 und dem Maut-Rechner 1 unter Verwendung eines auf besonders einfache Weise verlegbaren Flachbandkabels 24 realisiert werden kann.For the sake of completeness, it should be mentioned that the carrier 7, 8 and the housing of the toll calculator 1 also designed in this way can be that formed on the carrier 7, 8 legs encompass the housing from the outside and the bearing journals with the tooth segments formed on it point inwards. The solution but according to the described embodiment offers the device concept outlined above, that the electrical connection between the DSRC module 2 and the toll calculator 1 using a particularly simple How to lay ribbon cable 24 can be realized can.

    Bei der Montage des Maut-Rechners 1 auf der Armaturentafel eines Fahrzeuges wird der Maut-Rechner 1, nachdem die Stecker der Antennen- und Spannungsversorgungskabel gesetzt sind, mittels der Führungen 51, 52 auf die Montageplatte aufgesteckt. Letztere wurde zuvor entsprechend der Topographie der Armaturentafel am Einbauort derart ausgerichtet, dass der Fahrer den Maut-Rechner 1 problemlos betätigen und die Angaben des Displays zweifelsfrei lesen kann. Danach erfolgt das Ausrichten der DSRC- Moduls 2 entsprechend der räumlichen Lage der bei dem betreffenden Gebührenerfassungssystem verwendeten Mikrowellensender für die Berechtigungsabfrage, d.h. der DSRC-Modul 2 wird unter einem bestimmten Winkel zur Horizontalen eingestellt. Bei ausreichendem Freiraum zur Armaturentafel kann nachfolgend die Abdeckung 5 von der Rückseite bzw. Unterseite des Maut-Rechners 1 her eingesetzt, verrastet und damit auch die Stellung des DSRC-Moduls 2 arretiert werden. Danach oder auch wegen der gegebenen Schwergängigkeit des DSRC-Moduls 2 unmittelbar nach dem Ausrichten wird der Maut-Rechner 1 von der Montageplatte abgenommen, die Abdeckung 5 verschraubt und plombiert und der Maut-Rechner 1 wieder auf die Montageplatte aufgesetzt und mittels in die Halter 53, 54 einzuschraubende Spannschrauben an der Montageplatte befestigt.When installing the toll calculator 1 on the dashboard of a vehicle is the toll calculator 1 after the connector the antenna and power supply cables are set, attached to the mounting plate by means of the guides 51, 52. The latter was previously according to the topography of the Dashboard aligned at the installation site so that the Driver easily operate the toll calculator 1 and the information of the display can read without a doubt. After that that happens Align the DSRC module 2 according to the spatial Location of those used in the relevant fee collection system Microwave transmitter for the authorization request, i.e. the DSRC module 2 is at a certain angle to the horizontal set. With sufficient space to the dashboard can subsequently cover 5 from the rear or underside of the toll calculator 1 used here, locked and thus also the position of the DSRC module 2 can be locked. Afterwards or because of the stiffness of the DSRC module 2 immediately after the alignment Toll calculator 1 removed from the mounting plate, the cover 5 screwed and sealed and the toll calculator 1 again placed on the mounting plate and in the holder 53, 54 clamping screws to be screwed into the mounting plate attached.

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    1. Toll calculator having a housing and a DSRC module,
      the DSRC module (2) having an antenna assembly with a carrier (7, 8) in which bearing pins (20, 21) are formed,
      the DSRC module (2) is pivotably connected to the housing of the toll calculator (1),
      the housing of the toll calculator (1) having housing components which can be connected to one another and in which bearings which are assigned to bearing pins (20, 21) are formed, characterized
      in that a tooth segment (22, 23) with a plurality of teeth and tooth gaps located between them is formed on at least one bearing pin (20, 21) of the carrier (7, 8),
      in that a cover (5) is provided which completes the housing of the toll calculator (1), and
      in that a locking element (36, 37) which, in various pivot positions of the carrier (7, 8), can be moved into engagement with in each case the tooth gap which is assigned to the pivot position and thus locks the DSRC module (2) with respect to the toll calculator (1) is formed on the cover (5).
    2. Toll calculator according to Claim 1, characterized in that the locking element (36, 37) can be moved in the radial direction with respect to the tooth segment (22, 23).
    3. Toll calculator according to Claim 1, characterized in that a tooth segment (22, 23) is attached to each bearing pin (20, 21), and in that the cover (5) is formed as a bridge with locking elements (36; 37) which are formed thereon and are assigned to the tooth segments (22, 23).
    4. Toll calculator according to Claim 3, characterized in that the cover (5) is formed as a housing component with an essentially L-shaped profile.
    5. Toll calculator according to Claim 4, characterized in that indents (40, 41, 42) which correspond to the diameters of antenna and voltage supply cables (43, 44, 45) which are assigned to the toll calculator (1) are provided in one of the legs of the cover (5).
    6. Toll calculator according to Claim 3, characterized in that the housing components, lid part (3) and base part (4) are formed in such a way that they can be joined radially with respect to the bearing pins (20, 21) of the carrier (7, 8), form, after the joining, chambers (58) which are assigned to the tooth segments (22, 23) and at least one housing component (3, 4) has bearing shells which are assigned to the bearing pins (20, 21), and in that the chambers (58) are provided with openings (38, 39) which correspond to the locking elements (36, 37) of the cover (5) which can be attached to one of the housing components (3, 4).
    7. Toll calculator according to Claim 3, characterized in that at least one screw connection is provided between the cover (5) and one of the housing components (3, 4), and in that the screw connection is formed in such a way that it can be lead-sealed.
    8. Toll calculator according to Claim 7, characterized in that latching means (34, 35) and at least one screw connection which can be lead-sealed are provided between the cover (5) and one of the housing components (3, 4).
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