CN214627375U

CN214627375U - Container positioning terminal

Info

Publication number: CN214627375U
Application number: CN202120544268.7U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 杨玲; 田川; 张阳; 杜辉
Original assignee: Beijing Time Domain Intelligent Control Technology Co ltd
Current assignee: Beijing Time Domain Intelligent Control Technology Co ltd
Priority date: 2021-03-12
Filing date: 2021-03-12
Publication date: 2021-11-05
Anticipated expiration: 2031-03-12

Abstract

The utility model relates to a container positioning terminal, a serial communication port, include: a container ventilator disposed outside the container, wherein the container ventilator comprises therein: a mobile communication antenna, a satellite antenna and a battery; and a control unit disposed within the container; wherein the battery is electrically connected to and powers the control unit.

Description

Container positioning terminal

Technical Field

The utility model relates to a positioning terminal especially relates to a container positioning terminal.

Background

The container positioning terminal is a device which can upload the position information of the container at regular time. After the container is installed with the locator, the position of the container on land and on the sea can be monitored. Based on such a real-time positioning system, the customer can efficiently monitor his/her own cargo and know about each stage of the transportation process.

One of the existing container positioning terminal schemes is that an independent design is adopted and the container positioning terminal is installed outside a container. This solution, when in use, may be required to be dismantled by customs, causing difficulties in customs clearance, which in turn leads to increased costs and clearance times.

The other is that the container positioning terminal is arranged in the container and only the communication antenna is led out of the container. However, the scheme is characterized in that the batteries are arranged in the box, so that the batteries can damage goods in the box, and the regular maintenance of workers is not facilitated.

The solution which not only meets the requirement of customs inspection, but also has no influence on cargo safety and is convenient for workers to maintain is urgently needed.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

To the technical problem who exists among the prior art, the utility model provides a container positioning terminal, a serial communication port, include: a container ventilator disposed outside the container, wherein the container ventilator comprises therein: a mobile communication antenna, a satellite antenna and a battery; and a control unit disposed within the container; wherein the battery is electrically connected to and powers the control unit.

In particular, the control unit comprises: a processor; a power management module; a communication module configured to perform mobile data communication through the mobile communication antenna; a positioning module configured to acquire position information through the satellite antenna; and a timing module configured to implement timed wake-up.

In particular, the communication module comprises: and the near-distance Internet of things communication module is configured to realize networking and information transmission among the containers, and the information transmission mode comprises Bluetooth, ZigBee or Lora.

In particular, the control unit further comprises a sensor module comprising: a temperature and humidity sensor; an acceleration sensor; one or more of the light-sensitive sensors.

Particularly, the container further comprises a data acquisition control unit which is arranged in the container and connected to the sensor module; the battery is electrically connected to the data acquisition control unit.

In particular, the data acquisition control unit further comprises: an RFID antenna.

In particular, wherein the container ventilator comprises a first space with a downward-sloping surface inwardly and a second space above the first space; wherein the first space is used for ventilation of the container; the battery, the satellite antenna and the mobile communication antenna are arranged in a second space; the satellite antenna is attached to an upper inclined surface of the container ventilator, and the mobile communication antenna is located above the battery.

In particular, the height of the control unit is not higher than the height of the groove.

Particularly, a mounting plate is further arranged between the control unit and the side wall of the container, and the control unit is fixedly arranged on the mounting plate.

In particular, wherein the container is a normal international standard container.

Drawings

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the attached drawings, wherein:

FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a ventilator on a prior art container;

FIG. 2 is a side view of a conventional ventilator;

FIG. 3 is a side view of a prior art container positioning terminal;

fig. 4A is a schematic side view of a container positioning terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 4B is a schematic diagram of an internal structure of a ventilator of a container location terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 4C is a schematic view of the interior space separation of a ventilator at a container location terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 5 is a schematic view of a container location terminal ventilator mounting arrangement according to an embodiment of the present invention; and

fig. 6 is a top view of a container positioning terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed Description

In order to make the objects, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention, and it is obvious that the described embodiments are some, but not all, embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by a person skilled in the art without creative work belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments of the application. In the drawings, like numerals describe substantially similar components throughout the different views. Various specific embodiments of the present application are described in sufficient detail below to enable those skilled in the art to practice the teachings of the present application. It is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and structural, logical or electrical changes may be made to the embodiments of the present application.

Figure 1 is a schematic view of a ventilator on a prior art container. As shown in fig. 1, a ventilator 100 is provided on the side wall of the container. The ventilator 100 is provided with a plurality of ventilation holes, which are communicated with the space inside and outside the container, so that the air pressure inside and outside the container can be balanced to a certain degree, and a certain gas exchange function is provided. FIG. 2 is a side view of a conventional ventilator, the specific construction of the ventilator 100 being shown in FIG. 2. In fig. 2, the ventilator 20 is arranged on a container side wall 21, wherein the left side of the side wall 21 is outside the container and the right side of the side wall 21 is inside the container. Specifically, the ventilator 20 includes: a wind box 201 and a bottom plate 202. In some embodiments, the wind box 201 is trapezoidal, and the ventilation openings are arranged below, so that air communication between the inside and the outside of the container can be realized along the arrow direction in the figure. The similar structure can realize ventilation and prevent rainwater from entering the container. In some embodiments, the base plate 202 is provided with through holes to allow the ventilator to be secured to the container by screws or rivets. Generally, the wind box 201 and the bottom plate 202 are an integrally formed structure.

In the prior art, a positioning terminal is generally placed in a container as a whole, as shown in fig. 3, fig. 3 is a side view structural diagram of a positioning terminal of a conventional container. The positioning terminal 32 includes therein a communication positioning device 321 and a battery 322. Then, the communication signal and the positioning signal are led out of the container through the communication antenna 323 and the positioning antenna 324, and communication with the outside is realized. However, this method has the following disadvantages: batteries have long been used in complex environments such as frequent handling of goods and the like. There is a possibility that the battery may be damaged, for example: battery leakage, battery spontaneous combustion, etc. This not only presents a considerable safety risk, but also may cause contamination of the goods. Moreover, if the battery fails, or the battery runs out of energy, it is also very disadvantageous for maintenance personnel to replace. Especially, when goods are loaded in the box, the box is inconvenient to open and replace. In addition, container tracking is difficult during long-distance transport.

In the scheme of the application, the original integrated structure shown in fig. 3 is changed into a split structure, as shown in fig. 4A-4C. Fig. 4A is according to the utility model discloses an embodiment a container location terminal looks sideways at the structural schematic diagram, and fig. 4B is according to the utility model discloses an embodiment a container location terminal ventilator inner structure schematic diagram, fig. 4C is according to the utility model discloses an embodiment a container location terminal ventilator inner space divides the schematic diagram.

In fig. 4A, the positioning terminal is divided into two parts and respectively arranged on the left side and the right side of the side wall of the container. Wherein the terminal comprises a control unit 421 arranged inside the container and a battery 422, a satellite antenna 423 and a communication antenna 424 arranged inside the ventilator, wherein the battery 422 is electrically connected to the control unit 421 and powers the control unit 421. In some embodiments, the location terminal further comprises a housing 42 disposed over the control unit 421. In some embodiments, the positioning terminal further comprises a connection line between the battery 422 and the control unit 421, which is arranged at an inner corner formed between the container lid and the side wall of the container body. (deletion suggested) in some embodiments, the control unit 421 is disposed in a recess recessed outwardly from the inner side wall of the container.

In operation, the control unit 421 receives and transmits satellite positioning signals and communication signals through the satellite antenna 423 and the communication antenna 424 to realize the position positioning and information transmission of the current container. In some embodiments, specific structures within the ventilator refer to fig. 4B and 4C. As shown in fig. 4C, the container ventilator comprises a first space 401 with a downwardly inclined surface inwards and a second space 402 above the first space. Wherein a battery 422, a satellite antenna 423 and a mobile communication antenna 424 are arranged in the second space 402, said satellite antenna 423 being attached to the upper inclined surface of the container ventilator, said mobile communication antenna 242 being located above said battery. In some embodiments, the first space 401 is used for ventilation of the container. In some embodiments, the mobile communications antenna 424 is a flexible antenna.

As known to those skilled in the art, the specific positions of the satellite antenna 423 and the communication antenna 424 are not limited, and for example, the positions may be respectively disposed in the first space 401 and the second space 402, or disposed in the first space 401 at the same time.

In some embodiments, the battery 422, the satellite antenna 423, and the mobile communication antenna 424 are provided with connection terminals to be detachably connected to the control unit 421 with corresponding lines. In some embodiments, the positioning terminal is divided into compartments, and the battery 422 is disposed in the battery compartment, wherein the battery compartment has a dustproof and waterproof function. Thus, when the battery 422 needs to be replaced, the ventilator can be removed directly, the connection wires to the battery 422, satellite antenna 423 and/or mobile communications antenna 424 removed, and then replaced.

In some embodiments, the control unit 421 further comprises a mounting plate (not shown) between the container side wall 41 and the control unit. The mounting plate is fixedly arranged on the container side wall 41 and the control unit 421 is fixedly arranged on the mounting plate. Thus, when the external ventilator structure needs to be replaced, the internal control unit 421 is not affected and does not need to be removed.

In some embodiments, the control unit 422 includes: the device comprises a processor, a power management module, a communication module, a positioning module and a timing module.

Wherein the processor is responsible for controlling and coordinating work among the other modules. The processor is the core of the container positioning terminal data processing, controls each functional module to complete the work flow and realizes the business function.

And the power management module is configured to realize electric energy management and control according to preset rules. In some embodiments, the power management module has a low-power energy management function, and the terminal can operate in a low-power state, so that the battery utilization rate is further improved, and the endurance is increased.

A communication module configured to perform mobile data communication through the mobile communication antenna. In some embodiments, the communication module cooperates with the communication antenna to enable reception and transmission of 2G, 3G, or 4G signals.

A positioning module configured to acquire position information through the satellite antenna. In some embodiments, the positioning module cooperates with the satellite antenna to receive satellite navigation signals, including beidou, GPS, GLONASS, and the like.

In some embodiments, the communication module further comprises: and the near-distance Internet of things communication module is configured to realize networking and information transmission among the containers, and the information transmission mode comprises Bluetooth, ZigBee or Lora and the like.

A timing module configured to implement timed wake-up. The timing module can awaken all or part of functions of the terminal when the terminal is in a dormant state, so that the endurance time of the terminal is further prolonged.

In some embodiments, the control unit further comprises a sensor module, which is comprised of various sensors, which can be adjusted as needed. Sensor modules include, but are not limited to: one or more of a temperature and humidity sensor, an acceleration sensor, and a light sensor. Wherein, the temperature and humidity sensor is used for monitoring the temperature and humidity in the box. And the acceleration sensor is used for judging states of motion, impact, collision, overturn and the like. And the light sensor is used for monitoring the terminal disassembly state (whether the terminal is disassembled) or the door opening and closing state. After the control unit acquires the information, the information is uploaded to the Internet or the Internet of things through the communication module, and the environmental information in the box is acquired or monitored at any time.

In some embodiments, the control unit further comprises: and the cargo information acquisition module is configured to scan and read the radio frequency electronic tag and store corresponding cargo information. During actual transportation, some of the goods may have electronic tags, such as RFID, for identification. In the cargo loading and transporting process, the cargo can be scanned and read, and cargo information can be acquired. Further, can store goods information, make things convenient for the goods to check. The goods information can be uploaded to the internet or the internet of things through the communication module, and the goods information in the box can be acquired or monitored at any time. In some embodiments, the data acquisition control unit further comprises: an RFID antenna.

In some embodiments, wherein the communication module further comprises: and the data relay module is configured to receive active information sent by the goods in the container and forward the active information to the outside of the container. In the actual transportation process, part of cargos have an active communication function, and cargo information can be directly uploaded to a designated server through the active communication function. However, since the container itself has a shielding effect on the signal, such goods cannot communicate with the outside when being transported in the container. In the scheme of the application, the active communication signal of the cargo can be received through the data relay module, and then the signal is forwarded to the outside of the container. As known to those skilled in the art, the specific forwarding rules are not particularly limited. In some embodiments, the forwarding rule may be to convert an active communication signal into a mobile communication signal for forwarding after receiving the active communication signal. In some embodiments, the repeating rule may be that, after receiving the active communication signal, the signal is directly repeated via an additional antenna provided in the ventilator.

In some embodiments, the data acquisition control unit further comprises: an encryption module configured to encrypt the communication data.

In some embodiments, the container is a generic iso container.

Fig. 5 is a schematic diagram of a ventilator mounting structure of a container positioning terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. In some embodiments, the ventilator is fixed to the container by screws or rivets, as shown in figure 5.

Fig. 6 is a top view of a container positioning terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in fig. 6. In the figure, the left side of the container side wall 61 is the outer side of the container, and the right side of the container side wall 61 is the inner side of the container. In some embodiments, the ventilator 60 is disposed in an inwardly recessed groove on the outside of the container side wall 61 and the control unit 621 is disposed in an outwardly recessed groove on the inside of the container side wall 61. Wherein, the overall height of the control unit 621 does not exceed the height of the groove.

The application relates to a container positioning terminal does not change the outward appearance of standard container, has kept the ventilation function of ventilator, adopts the components of a whole that can function independently design simultaneously, make full use of ventilator inner space, expanded location and incasement information monitoring function simultaneously. The scheme of the application overcomes the defects in the prior art and has multiple advantages simultaneously. The container positioning terminal is arranged in the ventilator, other devices except the ventilator are not needed, and unnecessary troubles cannot be caused when customs clearance is carried out. Moreover, the positioning terminal is arranged in the ventilator, so that the positioning terminal is high in concealment and has certain anti-theft capacity. When realizing the locate function, do not influence the function of original ventilator. Because the battery structure is external, the structure that the terminal is located inside the container obtains bigger expansion space, is convenient for further integrated extension of functions such as monitoring, relaying. On the original basis, more functions such as in-box temperature and humidity monitoring, door opening and closing state monitoring, cargo checking and the like can be integrated. More importantly, the battery is externally arranged, so that the safety of the whole equipment is improved, and the pollution to goods in the box is caused when the battery fails. Compare some traditional structures, the space that can set up the battery in this application is bigger, can set up the more battery of electric quantity, promotes the whole continuous operation time of equipment. Because the battery is external, the maintenance cost of this application scheme reduces, only needs to change the battery in off-box portion ventilator or the ventilator during the maintenance. The box inner part does not need to be replaced, and the cost and time for installation and debugging are reduced.

The above embodiments are provided only for the purpose of illustration, and are not intended to limit the present invention, and those skilled in the relevant art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the scope of the present invention, and therefore, all equivalent technical solutions should also belong to the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A container positioning terminal, comprising:

a container ventilator disposed outside the container, wherein the container ventilator comprises therein: a mobile communication antenna, a satellite antenna and a battery; and

the control unit is arranged in a groove which is formed in the inner side wall of the container and is sunken outwards;

wherein the battery is electrically connected to and powers the control unit.

2. The container location terminal of claim 1, wherein the control unit comprises:

a processor;

a power management module;

a communication module configured to perform mobile data communication through the mobile communication antenna;

a positioning module configured to acquire position information through the satellite antenna; and

a timing module configured to implement timed wake-up.

3. The container location terminal of claim 2, wherein the communication module comprises: and the near-distance Internet of things communication module is configured to realize networking and information transmission among the containers, and the information transmission mode comprises Bluetooth, ZigBee or Lora.

4. The container positioning terminal of claim 3, wherein the control unit further comprises a sensor module, the sensor module comprising: a temperature and humidity sensor; an acceleration sensor; one or more of the light-sensitive sensors.

5. The container location terminal of claim 4, further comprising a data acquisition control unit disposed within the container and coupled to the sensor module; the battery is electrically connected to the data acquisition control unit.

6. The container positioning terminal of claim 3, wherein the data acquisition control unit further comprises: an RFID antenna.

7. The container positioning terminal of claim 1, wherein the container ventilator comprises a first space with a downward slope inward and a second space above the first space; wherein the first space is used for ventilation of the container; the battery, the satellite antenna and the mobile communication antenna are arranged in a second space; the satellite antenna is attached to an upper inclined surface of the container ventilator, and the mobile communication antenna is located above the battery.

8. The container positioning terminal of claim 1, wherein the height of the control unit is no higher than the height of the recess.

9. The container positioning terminal of claim 1, further comprising a mounting plate between the control unit and the container sidewall, the control unit being fixedly disposed on the mounting plate.

10. The container location terminal of claim 1, wherein the container is a generic iso container.