JP6227364B2 - Reverse lane toll gate system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a reverse lane switching detector for use in a reverse lane that can be operated by switching functions between an entrance lane and an exit lane on a toll road or the like, and a reverse lane toll gate using the reverse lane switching detector. The present invention relates to a system, a lane switching device, a reverse lane switching method, and a reverse lane switching program.

  A reverse lane is a lane that is operated at a tollgate on a toll road (a lane that can be operated with the entry side and start side reversed at a toll gate that collects tolls), and one lane is used as necessary. The lane can be switched between an entrance lane and an exit lane. The reverse lane is a lane that can be used as an entrance lane or an exit lane according to the traffic volume and time zone of a toll road.

  When switching from the state where the reverse lane is operated as the entrance lane to the state where the reverse lane is operated, the signal light on the entry side of the reverse lane is lit in red, etc. Measures are taken to prevent entry. Thereafter, the worker rearranges lane dividers such as guardrails, fences, rubber cones, etc., and determines the traveling direction of the lane. Then, depending on the determined driving direction of the lane, the toll collector has switched whether the entrance device arranged in the lane is in the operating state or the exit device is in the operating state. .

  In Patent Document 1 (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 62-25394), in the toll collection device in the reverse lane, the operation of the entrance lane control device and the exit lane control device is performed by the toll collector operating the lane switching machine. An invention of a toll collection device that enables switching is disclosed.

  The entrance lane control device of the toll collection device described in Patent Document 1 is provided with a signal light and a pass ticketing machine. In addition, the exit lane control device is provided with a receipt issuing machine, a toll indicator, and a pass ticket processing machine. When the toll collector manually operates the lane switch, the output destination of the vehicle detection device that acquires the vehicle traveling direction and vehicle type information is switched to the entrance lane control device or the exit lane control device. In addition, the operation of the entrance lane control device and the exit lane control device is switched to switch the display of the signal light. In addition, the operation of the lane control device immediately before switching is stopped by switching the interlock signal.

JP-A-62-25394

  As in the prior art, when switching the operating state of the reverse lane (the traveling direction of the lane) manually, a switching error may occur. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to reduce switching errors when switching between a reverse lane as an entrance lane and an exit lane.

  The means for solving the problem will be described below using the numbers used in the (DETAILED DESCRIPTION). These numbers are added to clarify the correspondence between the description of (Claims) and (Mode for Carrying Out the Invention). However, these numbers should not be used to interpret the technical scope of the invention described in (Claims).

  The reverse lane toll system (10) according to the present invention includes a reverse lane (11), an island (12, 13), a lane divider (32a, 32b), an entrance device and an exit device, and reverse lane switching. A detector (D1-D4) and a lane switching device (81) are provided. The reverse lane (11) is a lane that is operated by switching one lane between an entrance lane and an exit lane. The islands (12, 13) are arranged along the reverse lane (11). When the reverse lane (11) is used as the entrance lane or as the exit lane, the lane divider (32a, 32b) has an entry side end of the island (12, 13) and It is an instrument that is arranged so as to continue in the vicinity of the start side end, and guides the vehicle (8) when entering the vehicle and after starting. The entrance device is a device that is used when the reverse lane (11) is used as an entrance lane. The said exit apparatus is an apparatus operated when operating the said reverse lane (11) as an exit lane. Reverse lane switching detectors (D1 to D4) are provided at the entry side end and the start side end of the island (12, 13), in the vicinity of the entry side end and the start side end, It is a detector that detects that the lane dividers (32a, 32b) are arranged in a row. The lane switching device (81) is a device that switches the operation of the entrance device and the exit device with reference to the detection results of the reverse lane switching detectors (D1 to D4).

  Further, the reverse lane toll system (10) can be provided with switches (83a to 83d) for inputting a command to the toll collector to switch the reverse lane (11) to the entrance lane or the exit lane. When the detection result of the reverse lane switching detector (D1 to D4) is a predetermined combination corresponding to the input of the switch (83a to 83d), the lane switching device (81) The device (81) switches to operation as the inlet device or the outlet device in accordance with an instruction input to the switches (83a to 83d).

  Further, the reverse lane toll gate system (10) can be provided with a toll collector notification device for notifying the toll collector of the operating state of the reverse lane (11). The notification device for toll collectors, to the toll collector when the detection result of the reverse lane switching detectors (D1 to D4) is not a predetermined combination corresponding to the input of the switches (83a to 83d). To notify that switching is in progress or a warning.

  In addition, as the reverse lane switching detectors (D1 to D4), at least one of an ultrasonic sensor, a photoelectric sensor, a magnetic sensor, and a mechanical sensor is used, and the lane dividers (32a, 32b) enter the approach. The structure which detects having arrange | positioned so that it may be continued in the vicinity of a side edge part and the said start side edge part is employable.

  The reverse lane switching detectors (D1 to D4) are arranged on a road side end pole (20) that is erected on the entry side end and the start side end of the island (12, 13).

  The reverse lane switching detectors (D1 to D4) are arranged at tip-shaped portions (also referred to as island protectors) formed at the entry side end and the start side end of the island (12, 13). ing.

  The lane switching device (81) according to the present invention includes a reverse lane (11), an island (12, 13), a lane divider (32a, 32b), an entrance device and an exit device, and a reverse lane switch detector. It is an apparatus used for a reverse lane toll gate system (10) provided with (D1-D4). The lane switching device (81) refers to the detection results of the reverse lane switching detectors (D1 to D4) and performs a process of switching the operation of the entrance device and the exit device.

  The reverse lane (11) is a lane that is operated by switching one lane between an entrance lane and an exit lane. The islands (12, 13) are arranged along the reverse lane (11). When the reverse lane (11) is used as the entrance lane or as the exit lane, the lane divider (32a, 32b) has an entry side end of the island (12, 13) and It is an instrument that is arranged so as to continue in the vicinity of the start side end, and guides the vehicle (8) when entering the vehicle and after starting. The entrance device is a device that is used when the reverse lane (11) is used as an entrance lane. The said exit apparatus is an apparatus operated when operating the said reverse lane (11) as an exit lane. The reverse lane switching detectors (D1 to D4) are provided at the entry side end and the start side end of the island (12, 13), and in the vicinity of the entry side end and the start side end. , A detector that detects that the lane dividers (32a, 32b) are arranged so as to be continuous.

  The entrance device and the exit device include a lane display board (15a, 15b), a signal lamp (16a, 16b), an ETC antenna (17a, 17b, 19), a pass ticketing machine (40a), and an automatic checkout machine (40b). ), Intercoms (42a, 42b), roadside indicators (44a, 44b), start controllers (C1a, C1b, C2a, C2b), vehicle detectors (S1 to S4), pass ticket processors, receipt issuing machines, A device that includes at least one of the fee settlement machines. Note that ETC is an abbreviation for Electronic Toll Collection System (electronic fee collection system, automatic fee collection system; ETC is a registered trademark).

  The reverse lane switching method according to the present invention includes a reverse lane (11), an island (12, 13), a lane divider (32a, 32b), an entrance device and an exit device, and a reverse lane switch detector (D1). To D4), a lane switching method using a reverse lane toll gate system (10) including a switch (83a to 83d) for a toll collector to input a lane switching instruction, and a lane switching device (81).

  In the reverse lane switching method according to the present invention, after the toll collector moves the lane dividers (32a, 32b), the plurality of reverse lane change detectors (D1 to D4) are connected to the plurality of lane dividers ( 32a, 32b) detecting whether or not there is an arrangement, and the toll collector inputs an instruction to switch the reverse lane (11) to an entrance lane or an exit lane via the switches (83a to 83d). And a step of the lane switching device (81) acquiring detection results of the plurality of reverse lane switching detectors (D1 to D4) and inputs of the switches (83a to 83d). When the lane switching device (81) determines that the detection results of the plurality of reverse lane switching detectors (D1 to D4) are a predetermined combination corresponding to the input of the switches (83a to 83d). Includes a step of switching to operation as the entrance device or the exit device in accordance with an instruction input to the switches (83a to 83d).

  The reverse lane toll gate system (10) includes a toll collector notification device for notifying the toll collector of the operating state of the reverse lane (11). In the reverse lane switching method according to the present invention, when it is determined that the detection result of the reverse lane switching detectors (D1 to D4) is not a predetermined combination corresponding to the input of the switches (83a to 83d), the charge It has a process of notifying that the notification device for receiving person is being switched or a warning.

  The reverse lane switching program according to the present invention includes a reverse lane (11), an island (12, 13), a lane divider (32a, 32b), an entrance device and an exit device, and a reverse lane switch detector (D1). To D4) and a lane switching device (81) of the reverse lane toll gate system (10) provided with switches (83a to 83d) through which a toll collector inputs a lane switching instruction.

  The reverse lane switching program has a function of acquiring detection results of the plurality of reverse lane switching detectors (D1 to D4) after the toll collector moves the lane dividers (32a, 32b), and the fee A function of acquiring from the switches (83a to 83d) an instruction to switch the reverse lane (11) input by the receipt person to an entrance lane or an exit lane, and a plurality of reverse lane switching detectors (D1 to D4) The lane switching device (81) is made to realize a function of determining whether or not the detection result is a predetermined combination corresponding to the input of the switches (83a to 83d). And when the detection results of the plurality of reverse lane switching detectors (D1 to D4) are a predetermined combination corresponding to the inputs of the switches (83a to 83d), they are inputted to the switches (83a to 83d). The lane switching device (81) realizes the function of switching to operation as the entrance device or the exit device according to the received instructions.

  The reverse lane toll gate system (10) includes a toll collector notification device for notifying the toll collector of the operating state of the reverse lane (11). The reverse lane switching program according to the present invention allows the toll collector when the detection results of the plurality of reverse lane switching detectors (D1 to D4) are not a predetermined combination corresponding to the input of the switches (83a to 83d). The lane switching device (81) realizes a function of instructing the notification device for notification of switching or warning notification.

  The reverse lane switching detectors (D1 to D4) according to the present invention include a reverse lane (11), an island (12, 13), a lane divider (32a, 32b), an entrance device and an exit device, and a lane. It is a detector used for a reverse lane toll system (10) provided with a switching device (81). The reverse lane switching detectors (D1 to D4) are provided at the entry side end and the start side end of the island (12, 13), and are connected in the vicinity of the entry side end and the start side end. The lane switching device (81) detects the lane dividers (32a, 32b) placed on the lane switching device (81), and the lane switching device (81) displays a detection result as a condition for switching the operation of the entrance device and the exit device. Output.

  The reverse lane (11) is a lane that is operated by switching one lane between an entrance lane and an exit lane. The islands (12, 13) are arranged along the reverse lane (11). When the reverse lane (11) is used as the entrance lane or the exit lane, the lane divider (32a, 32b) is the end portion on the entry side of the island (12, 13). And an instrument that guides the vehicle (8) when entering the vehicle and after starting after being arranged in the vicinity of the start side end. The entrance device is a device that is used when the reverse lane (11) is used as an entrance lane. The said exit apparatus is an apparatus operated when operating the said reverse lane (11) as an exit lane. The lane switching device (81) is a device that switches operation of the entrance device and the exit device.

  According to the present invention, when switching the reverse lane as the entrance lane and when operating as the exit lane, the arrangement state of the lane divider is detected, and the reverse lane operation state based on the detection result Can be switched to reduce switching mistakes.

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a reverse lane toll gate system in which the reverse lane switching detector and the lane switching device of the present invention are used. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of switching operation of the entrance device and the exit device by the lane switching device of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an embodiment using an ultrasonic sensor as the reverse lane switching detector of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an embodiment using a photoelectric sensor as the reverse lane switching detector of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an embodiment using a magnetic sensor as the reverse lane switching detector of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an embodiment using a mechanical sensor as the reverse lane switching detector of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a side cross-sectional view of the mechanical sensor and shows an OFF state in which no chain is suspended. FIG. 8 is a side cross-sectional view of the mechanical sensor and shows an ON state in which a chain is suspended. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an embodiment in which the reverse lane switching detector of the present invention is arranged on a tip-shaped island. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an embodiment of the reverse lane switching process in the reverse lane switching method and lane switching device of the present invention.

  With reference to an accompanying drawing, the form for carrying out the reverse lane change detector and lane change device by the present invention is explained below.

(Description of toll gate)
With reference to FIG. 1, an embodiment in which the reverse lane toll gate system of the present invention is applied to a toll gate on a toll road or the like will be described. The reverse lane toll gate system 10 on a toll road or the like includes a reverse lane 11, islands 12 and 13, separation zones 30a and 30b, lane dividers 32a and 32b, reverse lane switching detectors D1 to D4, and various types. , The lane switching device 81 and the like are disposed.

  The reverse lane 11 is a lane operated in a toll gate on a toll road. The reverse lane 11 is a switchable lane that can be operated as an entrance lane or an exit lane (depending on the traffic volume and time zone of the toll road). It is a lane that can be operated with the start side reversed, and a lane that can be switched between an entrance lane and an exit lane as needed. On both sides of the reverse lane 11, islands 12 and 13 arranged along the reverse lane 11 are formed. The separation zones 30a and 30b separate the entrance side area and the exit side area in the vicinity of the toll gate.

  In addition to partitioning the reverse lane 11, the islands 12 and 13 have a height structure that serves as an installation base for various devices. On the islands 12 and 13, road side end poles 20, vehicle detectors S1 to S4, start control machines C1a, C1b, C2a, C2b, gantry 14a, 14b, camera 22a, lane server 24, pass ticketing machine 40a, automatic Various entrance devices and exit devices such as a settlement machine 40b, interphones 42a and 42b, roadside indicators 44a and 44b, a pass ticket processing machine, a receipt issuing machine, and a fee settlement machine are arranged. In the reverse lane 11, an entrance device footboard F <b> 1 and an exit device footboard F <b> 2 are arranged. The entrance device is a device that is used when the reverse lane 11 is used as the entrance lane. The exit device is a device that is used when the reverse lane 11 is used as an exit lane.

  The roadside end pole 20 is erected on the entry side end and the start side end of the islands 12 and 13. Reverse lane switching detectors D1 to D4 are arranged on the side of each roadside end pole 20 on the side of the separation bands 30a and 30b. The reverse lane switching detectors D1 to D4 detect that the end of the lane divider 32a or the lane divider 32b is arranged so as to be connected to the vicinity of the entry side end and the start side end of the islands 12 and 13. To do. The reverse lane switching detectors D1 to D4 are, for example, an ultrasonic sensor, a photoelectric sensor, a magnetic sensor, a mechanical sensor, or the like. The lane switching device 81 refers to the detection results of the reverse lane switching detectors D1 to D4 and performs processing for switching the operation of the entrance device and the exit device. Further, the lane switching device 81 can be used as an interlock when operating the detection results of the reverse lane switching detectors D1 to D4 as an entrance device and as an exit device. Further, the lane switching device 81 can use the detection results of the reverse lane switching detectors D1 to D4 as conditions for maintaining operation as an entrance device and maintaining operation as an exit device. Using the detection result of the reverse lane switching detector, an interlock that eliminates the contradiction between the lane setting state, the device control state, and the toll collector's operation state can be applied. And the certainty and safety of lane switching can be improved. Further, it is possible to provide a reverse lane toll system, a lane switching device, a reverse lane switching method, and a reverse lane switching program to which a fail-safe function is added using the detection result of the reverse lane switching detector.

  The state shown in FIG. 1 is a state where the reverse lane 11 is operated as an entrance lane. In the state shown in FIG. 1, the lane divider 32 a is disposed between the separation band 30 a and the entry side end of the island 12, and the lane divider 32 b is disposed between the separation band 30 b and the start side end of the island 12. Is arranged to guide the vehicle 8.

  On the other hand, when the reverse lane 11 is used as an exit lane, the lane divider 32b is disposed between the separation zone 30b and the entry side end portion of the island 13, and the departure side end portion of the separation zone 30a and the island 13 is provided. The vehicle lane divider 32a can be arranged between the two and the vehicle 8 can be guided.

  In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the lane dividers 32a and 32b rotate in the horizontal direction at least within the range of the angle Θ around the divider rotating shaft 34 arranged upright at the ends of the separation bands 30a and 30b. It is arrange | positioned so that movement is possible, and it is the structure which can switch the reverse lane 11 to an entrance lane and an exit lane easily. Specifically, the lane divider 32a is arranged so as to be continuous between the separation band 30a and the entry side end of the island 12, and the lane divider is formed between the separation band 30b and the start side end of the island 12. When the tool 32b is arranged, it becomes an entrance lane. Further, the lane divider 32a is disposed so as to be continuous between the separation band 30a and the start side end portion of the island 13, and is disposed so as to be continuous between the separation band 30b and the entry side end portion of the island 13. When you are in the exit lane. In addition, in embodiment shown in FIG. 1, although embodiment using the guardrail-shaped lane dividers 32a and 32b is shown, this invention is not limited to this embodiment, As lane dividers 32a and 32b Movable fences, rubber cones, and other dividers can be used.

  On the beam part of the gantry 14a, a lane display board 15a that is operated as an entrance device, a signal lamp 16a, and an ETC first antenna 17a for entrance are installed. On the beam portion of the other gantry 14b, a lane display board 15b operated as an exit device, a signal lamp 16b, and an exit ETC antenna 17b are installed. In addition, an entrance ETC second antenna 19 is disposed on the beam portion of the antenna column 18. The gantry 14a, 14b shown in FIG. 1 has two pillars standing on the islands 12, 13, but is cantilevered using one pillar standing on either the island 12 or 13. A gantry of the type can also be used. In addition, a shared gantry having a shape extending over a plurality of lanes can also be used.

  The entrance ETC first antenna 17 a, the entrance ETC second antenna 19, and the exit ETC antenna 17 b form a predetermined communication area in the reverse lane 11. These antennas are antennas for performing wireless communication with the ETC vehicle-mounted device mounted on the vehicle 8 passing through the reverse lane 11. The lane server 24 transmits / receives information to / from various entrance devices and exit devices and controls each device.

  Vehicle type information, money amount information, and the like are written in advance in the ETC vehicle-mounted device mounted on the vehicle 8, and route information, billing information, and the like are written when passing through the toll gate. The ETC in-vehicle device can be attached and detached with an IC card having a fee payment function and a pass ticket function. In this IC card, amount information and the like are written, and route information is written when passing through the toll gate, and the amount information is rewritten according to the billing process.

  The start controllers C1a, C1b, C2a, and C2b perform an operation of repelling the blocking bars CB1a, CB1b, CB2a, and CB2b that are horizontally extended in the reverse lane 11 vertically upward (angle Φ = about 90 °). Equipment. The start controllers C1a, C1b, C2a, C2b can block or allow the vehicle 8 to pass according to the angle setting of the blocking bars CB1a, CB1b, CB2a, CB2b.

  The reverse lane toll gate system 10 centrally manages the lane servers 24 arranged in a plurality of lanes and transmits / receives vehicle information and billing information to / from an external ETC fare system 84. Is arranged. The toll gate server 80 is provided with a lane switching device 81 for switching the operation of the entrance device and the exit device in the reverse lane 11. Signals of detection results by the reverse lane switching detectors D1 to D4 are transmitted to the lane switching device 81. The toll gate server 80 is connected to an operation panel 82 operated by a toll collector. Note that the lane switching device 81 is not limited to being disposed in the toll gate server 80, and may be disposed in a location other than the toll gate server 80, for example, in the lane server 24.

  The operation panel 82 includes an ETC inlet switch 83a for inputting an instruction to switch the reverse lane 11 to an ETC-dedicated entrance lane, an ETC exit switch 83b for inputting an instruction to switch to an ETC-dedicated exit lane, and an ETC / A mixed entrance switch 83c for inputting an instruction for switching to a mixed entrance lane for general vehicles and a mixed exit switch 83d for inputting an instruction for switching to a mixed exit lane for ETC / general vehicles are arranged. The operation panel 82 is provided with a closing switch 83e for stopping the operation of the reverse lane 11.

(Description of entrance equipment)
When the reverse lane 11 is in an operable state as an entrance lane, the signal light 16a lights up in green and permits the vehicle 8 to enter. On the other hand, when the reverse lane 11 is operated as an exit lane, when switching, or when the reverse lane 11 cannot be operated as an entrance lane for other reasons, the red illuminates and the vehicle 8 enters. Ban. At the same time, the blocking rods CB1a, CB1b of the start control machines C1a, C1b (breaker) are set to extend horizontally into the reverse lane 11 to block the vehicle 8 from entering.

  The lane display board 15a indicates that the reverse lane 11 is “only ETC-equipped vehicles can enter”, “ETC-equipped vehicles and general vehicles are allowed to enter”, “entry prohibited” state, etc. To notify the driver of the vehicle 8.

  The vehicle detector S1 and the tread board F1 detect the vehicle 8 that has entered. At this time, the vehicle height, the vehicle length, the overhang, the shaft load, the wheel width, the axle distance, the number of axles, and other features may be detected in accordance with the toll road fee system.

  When the reverse lane 11 is used as the entrance lane, the blocking bars CB1a and CB1b of the start controllers C1a and C1b are kept in a state of being lifted vertically.

  When the vehicle detector S1 detects the vehicle 8 that has entered the reverse lane 11, the entrance ETC first antenna 17a performs wireless communication with the ETC on-board unit mounted on the vehicle 8 to mount the ETC on-board unit. ETC vehicle information recorded in advance in the container is acquired.

  When the wireless communication is normally completed between the entrance ETC first antenna 17a and the ETC on-board unit, the identification information (departure point, passing point) and the like of the passing toll gate are recorded on the ETC on-board unit side. . In addition, when the vehicle 8 can only be determined after the vehicle 8 has passed the vehicle detector S1, as in the case where the vehicle 8 is a towed vehicle, the vehicle 8 is in the second-stage entrance ETC second. When passing through the communication area of the antenna 19, the information corrected anew can be recorded on the ETC vehicle-mounted device side.

  The vehicle detector S2 detects that the vehicle 8 has left the communication area of the entrance ETC first antenna 17a. The pass ticketing machine 40a is a device that issues a pass ticket to a general vehicle not equipped with an ETC on-vehicle device.

  The roadside indicator 44a is a device that displays a communication result or the like by the entrance ETC first antenna 17a. When the wireless communication with the ETC on-vehicle device is normally completed and it is determined that the ETC on-vehicle device is valid, “ETC”, “passable”, or the like is displayed on the roadside display 44a. On the other hand, in the case where wireless communication could not be performed between the ETC first antenna for entrance 17a and the ETC on-board unit, in the case where the IC card was not installed, or in the case where wireless communication did not end normally, The roadside display 44a displays "passage ticket issuance", "non-ETC car", "ETC abnormality", "valid staff", etc., and issues a pass ticket corresponding to the vehicle 8 from the pass ticket issuing machine 40a. Further, an error occurrence can be displayed on the roadside indicator 44a.

  The intercom 42a installed on the island 12 is a device for making a call with a toll gate when an abnormality occurs when the vehicle 8 passes through the reverse lane 11. Since the automatic settlement machine 40b, the intercom 42b, and the roadside indicator 44b installed on the island 13 are exit devices, they are not operated when the reverse lane 11 is operated as an entrance lane.

  The blocking bars CB2a, CB2b of the start controllers C2a, C2b are normally set in a state of extending horizontally in the reverse lane 11 to block the vehicle 8 from passing therethrough. When wireless communication is normally completed between the entrance ETC first antenna 17a and the ETC on-board unit, or when a pass ticket is issued by the pass ticket issuing machine 40a, the lane server 24 is connected to the start controllers C2a and C2b. A process is performed in which the blocking bars CB2a and CB2b are lifted vertically to wait for the vehicle 8 to pass.

  The vehicle detector S3 is a device used when the reverse lane 11 is operated as an exit lane. When the reverse lane 11 is operated as an entrance lane, the vehicle detector S3 is not operated.

  Since the lane display plate 15b arranged in the beam portion of the gantry 14b is an exit device, when the reverse lane 11 is used as an entrance lane, a message indicating “no entry” is displayed. The signal lamp 16b is lit red. Since the exit ETC antenna 17b arranged in the beam portion of the gantry 14b is also an exit device, it is not operated when the reverse lane 11 is used as the entrance lane.

  The vehicle detector S4 is a sensor that detects that the vehicle 8 has finished passing the start controllers C2a and C2b. When the vehicle detector S4 detects the passage of the vehicle 8, the lane server 24 sets the blocking rods CB2a and CB2b of the start controllers C2a and C2b to extend horizontally into the reverse lane 11.

  The ETC second antenna 19 for entrance performs wireless communication with the ETC vehicle-mounted device of the vehicle 8 before the vehicle 8 leaves the reverse lane 11, and when there is corrected information, the corrected information is transmitted to the ETC vehicle. Record on the container side. If the toll on the toll road is a uniform charge for all sections, the toll collection process can be terminated when the vehicle 8 passes through the entrance lane. In this case, an automatic checkout machine can be installed in place of the pass ticketing machine 40a.

(Explanation of equipment for exit)
When the reverse lane 11 is used as an exit lane, the lane divider 32b is disposed between the separation zone 30b and the entry side end of the island 13, and the separation zone 30a and the start side end of the island 13 are separated. The lane divider 32a is disposed between them to guide the vehicle 8.

  The signal lamp 16b lights up green when the reverse lane 11 is operable as an exit lane. In addition, when the reverse lane 11 is operated as an entrance lane, when switching, or when the reverse lane 11 cannot be operated as an entrance lane for other reasons, the red light is turned on. At the same time, the blocking rods CB2a and CB2b of the start controllers C2a and C2b (breaker) are set in a state of extending horizontally into the reverse lane 11 to block the vehicle 8 from entering.

  On the lane display 15b, an indication that the reverse lane 11 is “Only ETC-equipped vehicles can enter”, “ETC-equipped vehicles and general vehicles are allowed to enter”, “No entry”, etc. To notify the driver of the vehicle 8.

  The vehicle detector S4 and the tread board F2 detect the vehicle 8 that has entered. At this time, the vehicle height, the vehicle length, the overhang, the shaft load, the wheel width, the axle distance, the number of axles, and other features may be detected in accordance with the toll road fee system.

  When the reverse lane 11 is used as an exit lane, the blocking bars CB2a and CB2b of the start controllers C2a and C2b are kept in a state of being lifted vertically.

  When the vehicle detector S4 detects the vehicle 8 that has entered the reverse lane 11, the exit ETC antenna 17b performs wireless communication with the ETC vehicle-mounted device mounted on the vehicle 8 to the ETC vehicle-mounted device. ETC vehicle information recorded in advance is acquired.

  When the identification of the vehicle 8 is normally completed between the exit ETC antenna 17b and the ETC on-board device, the identification information (departure point, passing place) and the like of the passing toll gate are read from the ETC on-board device side. Then, a predetermined toll collection process is performed, and that fact is transmitted to the ETC on-vehicle device side.

  The vehicle detector S3 detects that the vehicle 8 has left the communication area of the exit ETC antenna 17b. In order to collect tolls with a general vehicle not equipped with an ETC on-vehicle device, an automatic checkout machine 40b may be installed between the start controllers C2a and C2b and the vehicle detector S2. it can.

  The roadside indicator 44b is a device that displays the result of wireless communication using the exit ETC antenna 17b. When the wireless communication with the ETC on-vehicle device is normally completed and the collection of the toll is completed, “¥ ○○○○○○” or the like is displayed on the roadside display 44b. On the other hand, when the exit ETC antenna 17b cannot perform wireless communication with the ETC on-board unit, when wireless communication does not end normally, or when collection of tolls does not end normally Etc., the roadside display 44b displays “Non-ETC car”, “ETC abnormality”, “personnel correspondence” and the like, and the automatic checkout machine 40b is operated.

  The ticket issuing machine 40a and the roadside indicator 44a installed on the island 12 are devices that are operated when the reverse lane 11 is operated as an entrance lane, and therefore are operated when operated as an exit lane. do not do.

  The intercom 42b installed on the island 13 is a device for making a call with a toll gate when an abnormality occurs when the vehicle 8 passes through the reverse lane 11. The intercom 42a installed on the island 12 is not operated when the reverse lane 11 is operated as an exit lane.

  The blocking bars CB1a and CB1b of the start controllers C1a and C1b are normally set in a state of extending horizontally in the reverse lane 11 to block the vehicle 8 from passing therethrough. When the wireless communication is normally completed between the exit ETC antenna 17b and the ETC on-board unit, or when the automatic settlement machine 40b finishes the collection of the toll, the lane server 24 uses the blocking bars CB1a of the start controllers C1a and C1b. , CB1b is repelled vertically and a process of waiting for the vehicle 8 to pass is performed.

  The vehicle detector S2 is a device used when the reverse lane 11 is operated as an entrance lane. When the reverse lane 11 is operated as an exit lane, the vehicle detector S2 is not operated.

  Since the lane display plate 15a arranged in the beam portion of the gantry 14a is an entrance device, when the reverse lane 11 is used as an exit lane, a message indicating “no entry” is displayed. Moreover, the signal lamp 16a lights red. The entrance ETC first antenna 17a arranged in the beam portion of the gantry 14a is not operated when the reverse lane 11 is used as the exit lane.

  The vehicle detector S1 is a sensor that detects that the vehicle 8 has passed through the start controllers C1a and C1b. When the vehicle detector S1 detects the passage of the vehicle 8, the lane server 24 sets the blocking rods CB1a and CB1b of the start controllers C1a and C1b to extend horizontally into the reverse lane 11.

(Explanation of examples of switching between entrance equipment and exit equipment)
FIG. 2 shows an example of switching the operation of the entrance device and the exit device by the lane switching device 81 of the present invention, and the description thereof will be given below. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the lane switching device 81 is set when the reverse lane 11 is operated as an entrance dedicated to the vehicle 8 equipped with the ETC on-vehicle device and when operated as an exit. It has a reverse lane operation state with “ETC exit operation”. Also, “mixed entrance operation” set when operating as an entrance for a vehicle 8 equipped with an ETC on-board device and a general vehicle not equipped with an ETC on-vehicle device, and “mixed exit operation set when operating as an exit” ”And reverse lane operation status. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2, switching examples of “ETC entrance operation”, “ETC exit operation”, “mixed entrance operation”, and “mixed exit operation” are described, but the present invention is limited to this switching example. Instead, it is possible to set up a switch to a manned toll booth, mixed use, and other operating conditions. Further, the configuration of the entrance device and the exit device can be changed according to the toll system of the toll road.

(ETC entrance operation)
As shown in FIG. 2, the conditions for setting the reverse lane 11 to “ETC entrance operation” are as follows: the reverse lane switching detectors D1 and D2 provided at the entry side end and the start side end of the island 12 The toll collector is arranged on the operation panel 82 in the ON state and the reverse lane switching detectors D3 and D4 provided at the entrance side end and the start side end of the island 13 are OFF. This is a case where the ETC entrance switch 83a is pressed (for example, pulse input is used). When the reverse lane switching detectors D1 and D2 are ON and the reverse lane switching detectors D3 and D4 are in a combination other than the OFF state, even if the ETC inlet switch 83a is pressed, the “ETC inlet operation” It is not set to state.

  The state where the reverse lane switching detectors D1 and D2 are ON is a state where the reverse lane switching detectors D1 and D2 are detecting the ends of the lane divider 32a and the lane divider 32b. The state where the reverse lane switching detectors D3 and D4 are OFF is a state where the reverse lane switching detectors D3 and D4 are not detecting the end portions of the lane divider 32a and the lane divider 32b.

  In the reverse lane operation state, as shown in FIG. 2, the lane server 24 is set to the ETC entrance operation state, and the vehicle detectors S1, S2, S4, and the tread board F1 are respectively used as entrance devices. In addition, since the vehicle detector S3 and the tread board F2 are exit devices, they are set not to operate. Further, for example, “ETC-dedicated” is displayed on the lane display plate 15a of the entrance device, and the signal lamp 16a is lit in green. Then, the camera 22a is operated as a license plate reader, and the entrance ETC first antenna 17a, the intercom 42a, the roadside indicator 44a, and the entrance ETC second antenna 19 are operated.

  The start controllers C2a and C2b operate as start controllers, and the start controllers C1a and C1b are set to be normally open. In addition, for example, “entry prohibited” is displayed on the lane display plate 15b of the exit device, and the signal light 16b is lit red. Note that the ticket vending machine 40a for ordinary vehicles is not operated, the exit ETC antenna 17b of the exit device, the automatic settlement machine 40b, the interphone 42b, the roadside indicator 44b, the ticket processing machine, the receipt issuing machine, the fee Set the checkout machine not to operate.

(Mixed entrance operation)
As shown in FIG. 2, the conditions for setting the reverse lane 11 to “mixed entrance operation” are that the reverse lane switching detectors D1 and D2 are ON and the reverse lane switching detectors D3 and D4 are OFF. In this state, the toll collector presses the mixed entrance switch 83c disposed on the operation panel 82. When the reverse lane switching detectors D1 and D2 are ON and the reverse lane switching detectors D3 and D4 are in a combination other than the OFF state, even if the mixed inlet switch 83c is pressed, the "mixed inlet operation" It is not set to state.

  At the time of mixed entrance operation, the lane server 24 is set to the mixed entrance operation state, and on the lane display board 15a, for example, “ETC / general” is displayed, and the pass ticketing machine 40a for general vehicles is operated. Set. Other vehicle detectors S1 to S4, treads F1, F2, signal lamp 16a, camera 22a, entrance ETC first antenna 17a, interphone 42a, roadside indicator 44a, start controllers C1a, C1b, C2a, C2b, entrance ETC Operation of the second antenna 19, lane display board 15b, signal lamp 16b, exit ETC antenna 17b, automatic settlement machine 40b, interphone 42b, roadside display 44b, toll processor, receipt issuing machine, toll settlement machine, etc. Since it is the same as the state of “ETC entrance operation”, its description is omitted.

(ETC exit operation)
As shown in FIG. 2, the conditions for setting the reverse lane 11 to “ETC exit operation” are as follows: the reverse lane switching detectors D1 and D2 provided at the entry side end and the start side end of the island 12 While being in the OFF state, the reverse lane switching detectors D3 and D4 provided at the entrance side end and the start side end of the island 13 are in the ON state, and the toll collector is arranged on the operation panel 82. This is a case where the ETC exit switch 83b is pressed. When the reverse lane switching detectors D1 and D2 are OFF and the reverse lane switching detectors D3 and D4 are in a combination other than the ON state, even if the ETC exit switch 83b is pressed, the “ETC exit operation” It is not set to state.

  In the reverse lane operation state, the lane server 24 is set to the ETC exit operation state, and the vehicle detectors S4, S3, S1, and the tread board F2 are respectively operated as exit devices. In addition, since the vehicle detector S2 and the tread board F1 are entrance devices, they are set not to operate. Further, for example, “ETC exclusive use” is displayed on the lane display board 15b of the exit device, and the signal lamp 16b lights up in green. And the exit ETC antenna 17b, the intercom 42b, and the roadside indicator 44b are operated.

  The start controllers C1a and C1b operate as start controllers, and the start controllers C2a and C2b are set to be normally open. Further, for example, “entry prohibited” is displayed on the lane display plate 15a of the entrance device, and the signal light 16a is lit red. The automatic checkout machine 40b for general vehicles is not operated, but the camera 22a for entrance equipment, the pass ticketing machine 40a, the ETC first antenna 17a for entrance, the ETC second antenna 19 for entrance, the intercom 42a, and the roadside indicator. 44a, a pass ticket processing machine, a receipt issuing machine, a fee settlement machine, etc. are set not to operate.

(Mixed exit operation)
As shown in FIG. 2, the conditions for setting the reverse lane 11 to “mixed exit operation” are that the reverse lane switching detectors D1 and D2 are OFF and the reverse lane switching detectors D3 and D4 are ON. In this state, the toll collector presses the mixed exit switch 83d disposed on the operation panel 82. When the reverse lane switching detectors D1 and D2 are OFF and the reverse lane switching detectors D3 and D4 are in a combination other than the ON state, even if the mixed exit switch 83d is pressed, the "mixed exit operation" It is not set to state.

  At the time of mixed entrance / exit operation, the lane server 24 is set to the mixed exit operation state, and on the lane display board 15b, for example, “ETC / general” is displayed, and an automatic checkout machine 40b for general vehicles, a pass ticket It is set to operate the processing machine, receipt issuing machine, and fee settlement machine. Other vehicle detectors S1 to S4, tread boards F1 and F2, lane display board 15a, signal lamp 16a, camera 22a, ETC first antenna 17a for entrance, ticket issuing machine 40a, interphone 42a, roadside indicator 44a, start controller Since the operation of C1a, C1b, C2a, C2b, ETC second antenna 19 for entrance, signal lamp 16b, ETC antenna 17b for exit, interphone 42b, roadside indicator 44b, etc. is the same as the state of “ETC exit operation”, The description is omitted.

(Switching state)
The condition for setting the reverse lane 11 to the “switching” state is that the reverse lane switching detectors D1 and D2 are ON and the reverse lane switching detectors D3 and D4 are OFF as shown in FIG. Or, the reverse lane switching detectors D1 and D2 are OFF and the reverse lane switching detectors D3 and D4 are not ON. This state is a state mainly generated during the operation of switching the reverse lane 11 to the entrance lane or the exit lane. This state is a state where the reverse lane 11 cannot be operated as an entrance lane or an exit lane.

  In this switching state, the operation of the lane server 24 is stopped, and the lane display boards 15a and 15b are displayed with, for example, “no entry”, and the signal lights 16a and 16b are lit red. The start controllers C1a, C1b, C2a, C2b are normally closed. Other vehicle detectors S1 to S4, treads F1, F2, camera 22a, ETC first antenna 17a for entrance, pass ticket issuing machine 40a, pass ticket processing machine, receipt issuing machine, toll settlement machine, interphone 42a, roadside display The operation of the device 44a, the entrance ETC second antenna 19, the exit ETC antenna 17b, the automatic settlement machine 40b, the interphone 42b, the roadside indicator 44b, etc. is stopped.

(Operation during closure)
As shown in FIG. 2, the conditions for setting the reverse lane 11 to “closed” are the detection of the reverse lane switching detectors D1 to D4 provided at the entry side end and the start side end of the island 12, as shown in FIG. Regardless of the result, this is a case where the toll collector presses the closing switch 83e arranged on the operation panel 82.

  In the closed operation state, the operation of the lane server 24 is stopped, and the lane display boards 15a and 15b are displayed with, for example, “no entry”, and the signal lights 16a and 16b are lit red. The start controllers C1a, C1b, C2a, C2b are normally closed. Other vehicle detectors S1 to S4, treads F1, F2, camera 22a, entrance ETC first antenna 17a, pass ticketing machine 40a, interphone 42a, roadside indicator 44a, entrance ETC second antenna 19, exit ETC The operations of the antenna 17b, the automatic payment machine 40b, the intercom 42b, the roadside display 44b, the pass ticket processing machine, the receipt issuing machine, the fee payment machine, etc. are stopped.

(Embodiment using ultrasonic sensor)
FIG. 3 shows an embodiment using an ultrasonic sensor as the reverse lane switching detector of the present invention. In addition, about the structure which has the same function as the structure shown in FIG. 1, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The reverse lane switching detectors D1 to D4 shown in FIG. 3 have an ultrasonic wave transmission unit and a reception unit. The ultrasonic waves transmitted by the transmission units of the reverse lane switching detectors D1 to D4 are reflected at the ends of the lane dividers 32a and 32b, and the reflected waves are detected by the reception unit. When the ultrasonic waves reflected within the predetermined distance range are received, it is determined that the lane dividers 32a and 32b are arranged so as to be connected in the vicinity of the entry side end and the start side end, and the ON The detection signal is output. Further, when the reflected wave cannot be detected or when the ultrasonic wave reflected outside the predetermined distance range is received, the lane dividers 32a and 32b are connected to the vicinity of the entrance side end and the start side end. Therefore, the detection signal of OFF is output. By using the ultrasonic sensor, it is possible to detect the arrangement of the lane dividers 32a and 32b without being affected by the headlight emitted from the vehicle 8, sunlight, or the like.

(Embodiment using photoelectric sensor)
FIG. 4 shows an embodiment using a photoelectric sensor as the reverse lane switching detector of the present invention. In addition, about the structure which has the same function as the structure shown in FIG. 1, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The reverse lane switching detectors D1 to D4 shown in FIG. 4 have a light emitting part and a light receiving part for light waves such as infrared rays. The light waves emitted by the light emitting portions of the reverse lane switching detectors D1 to D4 are reflected at the ends of the lane dividers 32a and 32b, and the reflected light is detected by the light receiving portion. And when the light wave reflected within the predetermined distance range is received, it is determined that the lane dividers 32a and 32b are arranged so as to be connected in the vicinity of the approach side end and the start side end, and the ON A detection signal is output. Further, when the reflected wave cannot be detected, or when the light wave reflected outside the predetermined distance range is received, the lane dividers 32a and 32b are connected to the vicinity of the entrance side end and the start side end. It is determined that the signal is not placed in the position, and an OFF detection signal is output.

  As the reverse lane switching detectors D1 to D4 shown in FIG. 4, a triangulation type photoelectric sensor can be used, or an interference type photoelectric sensor can also be used. In addition, a light-shielding photoelectric sensor is disposed as the reverse lane switching detectors D1 to D4, and a light-shielding plate is disposed at the end of the lane dividers 32a and 32b so that the projected light is shielded by the light-shielding plate. This can be detected and an ON / OFF detection signal can be output. In general, a photoelectric sensor has a narrow directivity and is not affected by noise, so that false detection caused by these can be reduced.

(Embodiment using a magnetic sensor)
An embodiment using a magnetic sensor as the reverse lane switching detector of the present invention is shown in FIG. In addition, about the structure which has the same function as the structure shown in FIG. 1, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  Reverse lane switching detectors D1 to D4 shown in FIG. 5 are magnetic sensors that detect a magnetic field. Magnets 90 are arranged at the ends of the lane dividers 32a and 32b. As the magnetic sensor, a coil, a Hall element, a magnetoresistive effect element, a magnetic impedance element, a Wiegand wire, a flux gate sensor, a proton magnetometer, a reed switch, and other magnetic sensors can be used. When the strength of the magnetic field is within the predetermined range, it is determined that the lane dividers 32a and 32b are arranged so as to be connected to the vicinity of the approach side end and the start side end, and the strength of the magnetic field is increased. When the distance is outside the predetermined range, it can be determined that the lane dividers 32a and 32b are not arranged so as to be connected to the vicinity of the entry side end and the start side end. When using a magnetic sensor that cannot detect the absolute value of the magnetic field, a magnetic bias is applied using a coil for generating a magnetic field to detect a change in the magnetic field, and the lane divider 32a, It can also be determined that 32b is arranged so as to be connected in the vicinity of the entry side end and the start side end. By using the magnetic sensor, the lane dividers 32a and 32b are connected to the vicinity of the entry side end and the start side end without being affected by dirt or noise at the ends of the lane dividers 32a and 32b. Can be detected.

(Embodiment using mechanical sensor)
Embodiments using a mechanical sensor as the reverse lane switching detector of the present invention are shown in FIGS. FIG. 6 is an external perspective view of the roadside end pole 20, reverse lane switching detectors D1 to D4, and lane dividers 32a and 32b using a mechanical sensor, and FIGS. 7 and 8 use the mechanical sensor. It is side surface sectional drawing of reverse lane change detector D1-D4 which had. Among these, FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an OFF state in which the chain 31 is not suspended on the hook 92. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an ON state in which the chain 31 is suspended from the hook 92. In addition, about the structure which has the same function as the structure shown in FIG. 1, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 6, when the lane dividers 32a and 32b are arranged so as to be connected in the vicinity of the entry side end and the start side end, the chain 31 is suspended on the hook 92 of the reverse lane change detectors D1 to D4. The hook 92 moves downward, and the reverse lane switching detectors D1 to D4 can output ON detection signals. On the other hand, when the chain 31 is removed from the hooks 92 of the reverse lane switching detectors D1 to D4, the hook 92 moves upward and the reverse lane switching detectors D1 to D4 can output an OFF detection signal.

  Referring to FIGS. 7 and 8, reverse lane switching detectors D1 to D4 using mechanical sensors are hooked so as to be swingable around fulcrum 91 and hook 92 is biased upward. And a limit switch 96 that detects that the hook 92 has been lowered, and a stopper 95 that defines the lower end of the hook 92.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in a state where the chain 31 is not suspended on the hook 92, the hook 92 is maintained in a state of being moved upward by the urging force of the spring 94. At this time, the roller lever of the limit switch 96 exists at the ascending end, becomes a break state, and an OFF detection signal is output. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8, when the chain 31 is suspended on the hook 92, the hook 92 is lowered to a position where it abuts against the stopper 95 due to the weight of the chain 31. Then, the roller lever of the limit switch 96 is pushed by the hook 92 and enters the make state, and an ON detection signal is output. As described above, it is possible to detect that the lane dividers 32a and 32b are arranged so as to be connected in the vicinity of the approach side end and the start side end by using the mechanical sensor.

(Example of arrangement of reverse lane switching detectors D1 to D4 not using the roadside end pole 20)
FIG. 9 shows an embodiment in which the reverse lane switching detectors D1 to D4 are arranged at the tip-shaped portions of the islands 12 and 13. In addition, about the structure which has the same function as the structure shown in FIG. 1, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 1 shows an embodiment in which road-side end poles 20 are erected at the entry side end and the start-side end of the islands 12 and 13 and reverse lane switching detectors D1 to D4 are arranged on the road-side end pole 20. It was. The reverse lane switching detectors D1 to D4 according to the present invention are not limited to being disposed on the roadside end pole 20, but for example, as shown in FIG. The reverse lane switching detectors D1 to D4 can be arranged at a position of a predetermined height at the end portion by forming the portion into a tip shape (also called an island protector). The reverse lane switching detectors D1 to D4 are detectors such as an ultrasonic sensor, a photoelectric sensor, a magnetic sensor, or a mechanical sensor shown in FIG. 3 to FIG. 8, for example, and the lane dividers 32a and 32b are on the entry side end. It is detected that it is arranged so as to be connected to the vicinity of the part and the start side end.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the lane dividers 32a and 32b for guiding the vehicle 8 are arranged in a predetermined combination so as to be continuous in the vicinity of the entry side end and the start side end of the reverse lane 11. It is possible to switch between the case where the reverse lane 11 is operated as an entrance lane and the case where the reverse lane 11 is operated as an exit lane.

(Description of lane switching method)
Next, a method of switching the reverse lane to the entrance lane or the exit lane will be described with reference to FIG.

  (1) After the toll collector or worker changes the reverse lane 11 to the switching state, the lane dividers 32a and 32b are moved (step S1 [movement of the lane divider]).

  (2) Then, the reverse lane switching detectors D1 to D4 detect the presence or absence of the lane dividers 32a and 32b, respectively, and the output states of the reverse lane switching detectors D1 to D4 change.

  (3) A toll collector or worker presses an operation panel switch (ETC inlet switch 83a, ETC outlet switch 83b, mixed inlet switch 83c, or mixed outlet switch 83d) disposed on the operation panel 82 to switch the operation panel. An operation state instruction is input (step S3 [operation switch operation]).

  (4) Next, the reverse lane switching detectors D1 to D4 correspond to the switching conditions of “ETC entrance operation”, “ETC exit operation”, “mixed entrance operation”, and “mixed exit operation” shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not any one of the predetermined combinations is satisfied. Then, a determination is made as to whether or not the operation can be switched (determination as to whether there is a flaw in the setting of the lane dividers 32a and 32b detected by the reverse lane switching detectors D1 to D4) (Step S14 [Operation Switchable?)).

  (5) When it is determined in step S14 that the state of the reverse lane switching detectors D1 to D4 corresponds to a predetermined switching condition corresponding to the pressed state of the operation panel switch (the lane detected by the reverse lane switching detectors D1 to D4) If it is determined that there is no flaw in the setting of the dividers 32a and 32b.), The process branches to step S16 [set / notify specified operation state]. Then, a notification regarding the switched operation status is output to the toll collector notification device.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S14 that the state of the reverse lane switching detectors D1 to D4 does not correspond to the predetermined switching condition corresponding to the pressed state of the operation panel switch (the lane detected by the reverse lane switching detectors D1 to D4) If it is determined that there is a flaw in the setting of the dividers 32a and 32b.), The process proceeds to step S18 [warning notification]. Then, a warning notice is output to the toll collector notification device, and a notification to the effect that the toll collector or the worker is switching or a warning indicating that there is a problem in switching the reverse lane 11 is issued.

  The reverse lane switching detector, reverse lane toll system, lane switching device, reverse lane switching method, and reverse lane switching program according to the present invention have been described above with reference to the embodiments. The vehicle, reverse lane toll system, lane switching device, reverse lane switching method, and reverse lane switching program are not limited to the above embodiment. Various modifications can be made to the above embodiment. It is possible to combine the matters described in the above embodiment with the matters described in the other embodiments.

8 ... Vehicle 10 ... Reverse Lane Toll System 11 ... Reverse Lane 12, 13 ... Island 15a, 15b ... Lane Indicators 16a, 16b ... Signal Light 17a ... ETC for Entrance First antenna 17b ... Exit ETC antenna 19 ... Entrance ETC second antenna 20 ... Road side end pole 22a ... Camera 30a, 30b ... Separation zone 31 ... Chains 32a, 32b. .. Lane divider 40a ... ticket issuing machine 40b ... automatic checkout machines 42a and 42b ... intercoms 44a and 44b ... roadside indicators 80 ... toll gate server 81 ... lane switching device 90 ... magnet 91 ... fulcrum 92 ... hook 94 ... spring 95 ... stopper 96 ... limit switch 97 ... tip part C1a, C1b, C2a, C2b ... start controller D1, D2, D3, D4 ... Reverse lane change detector S1, S2, S3, S4 ... Vehicle detector

Claims (13)

A reverse lane that operates by switching one lane between an entrance lane and an exit lane,
An island arranged along the reverse lane;
When operating the reverse lane as the entrance lane, or when operating as the exit lane, a lane divider that is arranged so as to be connected in the vicinity of the entry side end and the start side end of the island;
An entrance device that operates when operating the reverse lane as an entrance lane, and an exit device that operates when operated as an exit lane;
Reverse lane switching for detecting that the lane divider is disposed at the entry side end and the start side end of the island and is connected to the vicinity of the entry side end and the start side end. A detector,
A reverse lane toll system comprising: a lane switching device that refers to a detection result of the reverse lane switching detector and switches operation of the entrance device and the exit device. A toll collector includes a switch for inputting an instruction to switch the reverse lane to an entrance lane or an exit lane,
The lane switching device is
When the detection result of the reverse lane switching detector is a predetermined combination corresponding to the input of the switch, the operation is switched to the operation as the entrance device or the exit device according to the instruction input to the switch. The reverse lane toll system according to claim 1. For the toll collector, a toll collector notification device for notifying the operational status of the reverse lane,
The reverse lane toll system according to claim 2, wherein the toll collector notification device issues a warning when the detection result of the reverse lane switching detector is not a predetermined combination corresponding to the input of the switch. . The reverse lane toll gate according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the reverse lane switching detector is disposed on a road side end pole erected on the entry side end and the start side end of the island. system. The reverse lane toll gate according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the reverse lane switching detector is disposed at a tip-shaped portion formed at the entry side end and the start side end of the island. system. A reverse lane that operates by switching one lane between an entrance lane and an exit lane,
An island arranged along the reverse lane;
When operating the reverse lane as the entrance lane, or when operating as the exit lane, a lane divider that is arranged so as to be connected in the vicinity of the entry side end and the start side end of the island;
An entrance device that operates when operating the reverse lane as an entrance lane, and an exit device that operates when operated as an exit lane;
Reverse lane switching for detecting that the lane divider is disposed at the entry side end and the start side end of the island and is connected to the vicinity of the entry side end and the start side end. A lane switching device used in a reverse lane toll system comprising a detector,
A lane switching device that switches operation of the entrance device and the exit device with reference to a detection result of the reverse lane switching detector. A reverse lane that operates by switching one lane between an entrance lane and an exit lane,
An island arranged along the reverse lane;
When operating the reverse lane as the entrance lane, or when operating as the exit lane, a plurality of lane dividers arranged so as to be connected in the vicinity of the entry side end and the start side end of the island; ,
An entrance device that operates when operating the reverse lane as an entrance lane, and an exit device that operates when operated as an exit lane;
A plurality of reverses that are provided at the entry side end and the start side end of the island and detect that the lane divider is arranged so as to be connected to the vicinity of the entry side end and the start side end. A lane change detector,
A reverse lane charge comprising a lane switching device that switches the entry device and the exit device to the operation as the entry device or the operation as the exit device according to the detection result of the reverse lane change detector A reverse lane switching method using a station system,
The plurality of reverse lane switching detectors detecting the presence or absence of the arrangement of the plurality of lane dividers;
A reverse lane switching method, wherein, when the detection results of the plurality of reverse lane switching detectors are a predetermined combination, the lane switching device switches to operation as the entry device or the exit device. A reverse lane that operates by switching one lane between an entrance lane and an exit lane,
An island arranged along the reverse lane;
When operating the reverse lane as the entrance lane, or when operating as the exit lane, a plurality of lane dividers arranged so as to be connected in the vicinity of the entry side end and the start side end of the island; ,
An entrance device that operates when operating the reverse lane as an entrance lane, and an exit device that operates when operated as an exit lane;
A plurality of reverses that are provided at the entry side end and the start side end of the island and detect that the lane divider is arranged so as to be connected to the vicinity of the entry side end and the start side end. A lane change detector,
A switch to which a toll collector inputs an instruction to switch the reverse lane to an entrance lane or an exit lane;
Depending on the detection result of the reverse lane switching detector and the input of the switch, the state of switching the entrance device and the exit device, operation as the entrance device, or operation as the exit device A reverse lane switching method using a reverse lane toll system comprising a lane switching device for switching to
After the toll collector moves the lane divider, the plurality of reverse lane switching detectors detect the presence or absence of the arrangement of the plurality of lane dividers;
Inputting the instruction that the toll collector switches the reverse lane to an entrance lane or an exit lane via the switch;
The lane switching device acquiring a detection result of the plurality of reverse lane switching detectors and an input of the switch;
In the case where the detection result of the plurality of reverse lane switching detectors is a predetermined combination corresponding to the input of the switch, the lane switching device, according to the instruction input to the switch, Reverse lane switching method comprising: a step of switching to operation as an industrial device. For the toll collector, a toll collector notification device for notifying the operational status of the reverse lane,
The reverse lane switching method according to claim 8, further comprising a step of notifying a warning when a detection result of the reverse lane switching detector is not a predetermined combination corresponding to an input of the switch. A reverse lane that operates by switching one lane between an entrance lane and an exit lane,
An island arranged along the reverse lane;
When operating the reverse lane as the entrance lane, or when operating as the exit lane, a plurality of lane dividers arranged so as to be connected in the vicinity of the entry side end and the start side end of the island; ,
An entrance device that operates when operating the reverse lane as an entrance lane, and an exit device that operates when operated as an exit lane;
A plurality of reverses that are provided at the entry side end and the start side end of the island and detect that the lane divider is arranged so as to be connected to the vicinity of the entry side end and the start side end. A lane switching detector, which is executed in a lane switching device of a reverse lane toll gate system, and according to a detection result of the reverse lane switching detector, the entrance device and the exit device are used as the entrance device. A lane switching program for switching to operation or operation as the exit device,
In the lane switching device,
A function of acquiring detection results of the plurality of reverse lane switching detectors;
A reverse lane switching program for realizing a function of switching to operation as the entrance device or the exit device when detection results of the plurality of reverse lane switching detectors are a predetermined combination. A reverse lane that operates by switching one lane between an entrance lane and an exit lane,
An island arranged along the reverse lane;
When operating the reverse lane as the entrance lane, or when operating as the exit lane, a plurality of lane dividers arranged so as to be connected in the vicinity of the entry side end and the start side end of the island; ,
An entrance device that operates when operating the reverse lane as an entrance lane, and an exit device that operates when operated as an exit lane;
A plurality of reverses that are provided at the entry side end and the start side end of the island and detect that the lane divider is arranged so as to be connected to the vicinity of the entry side end and the start side end. A lane change detector,
A toll collector is executed in a lane switching device of a reverse lane toll gate system including a switch for inputting an instruction to switch the reverse lane to an entrance lane or an exit lane, and the detection result of the reverse lane switching detector and the In accordance with the input of the switch, a lane switching program for switching to the state of switching the entrance device and the exit device, operation as the entrance device, or operation as the exit device,
In the lane switching device,
A function of obtaining detection results of the plurality of reverse lane switching detectors after the toll collector moves the lane divider;
A function of acquiring from the switch an instruction to switch the reverse lane input by the toll collector to an entrance lane or an exit lane;
A function of determining whether a detection result of the plurality of reverse lane switching detectors is a predetermined combination corresponding to an input of the switch;
When the detection results of the plurality of reverse lane switching detectors are a predetermined combination corresponding to the input of the switch, the operation as the entrance device or the exit device is performed according to the instruction input to the switch. Reverse lane switching program that realizes a switching function. For the toll collector, a toll collector notification device for notifying the operational status of the reverse lane,
In the lane switching device,
The function for instructing the toll collector notification device to issue a warning when the detection results of the plurality of reverse lane switching detectors are not a predetermined combination corresponding to the input of the switch. Reverse lane switching program described in. A reverse lane that operates by switching one lane between an entrance lane and an exit lane,
An island arranged along the reverse lane;
When operating the reverse lane as the entrance lane, or when operating as the exit lane, a lane divider that is arranged to be connected to the vicinity of the island;
An entrance device that operates when operating the reverse lane as an entrance lane, and an exit device that operates when operated as an exit lane;
A reverse lane switching detector used in a reverse lane toll gate system comprising a lane switching device that switches operation of the entrance device and the exit device,
Provided the advance inlet-side end及beauty onset advance end of the island, said detects that the lane divider device is arranged so as to be continuous in the vicinity of the entrance-side end and the start end, A reverse lane switching detector that outputs a detection result that is a condition for switching operation of the entrance device and the exit device to the lane switching device.

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