JPH0862238A - Vibration measuring recorder - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To make cleat the presence of responsibility for the damage in load due to vibration by accurately detecting the time of vibration occurrence and the history of vibration force. CONSTITUTION: Vibration data detected by a vibration sensor part 11 compared with a setting value by a comparison part 13, the vibration data are sampled by a control part 14 when the data exceed a setting value, the vibration data and the detected sampling time are stored at a memory part 16, history information for vibration is obtained, and a display corresponding to the vibration data is made on a display part 20. When transferring the history information to an external processor, the validity of inputted recognition code is judged by a recognition code judgment part 17. Then, only when the code is valid, the history information is transferred from a communication line part 18 or an interface part 19 and the history information is centrally controlled by an external processor.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is a vibration measurement which is attached to a package such as a high-priced product (for example, precision equipment, paintings, pottery) and detects and reports vibration such as impact generated in the package during transportation. Recording device

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when a precision instrument or the like that is sensitive to vibration is transported, the instrument may be damaged by vibration. With regard to such equipment damage, it is difficult to clarify the responsibility of the device because the vibration force and time cannot be specified, and improvement in the reliability of the transportation system has been required. Therefore, conventionally, in order to detect a vibration such as an impact on a package being transported, for example, US Pat.
The vibration applied during transportation was monitored using a chemical reaction type vibration meter as shown in No.

[0003]

However, since the above-mentioned vibration measuring instrument can obtain only rough information that the vibration of a certain value or more is applied, the reliability of the measured value is low and the time when the vibration is applied is low. However, there is a problem that accurate information history regarding direction, vibration force does not remain, and even if the package is damaged by vibration during transportation, the responsibility cannot be clarified.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and by accurately detecting the time of vibration occurrence and the history of the vibration force, it is possible to clarify the responsibility of the damage to the luggage due to the vibration. It is an object to provide a vibration measurement recording device.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a vibration detecting means comprising a vibration sensor portion for detecting, for example, a vibrating force and a direction in which the vibration is applied, with respect to generated vibration, A comparing unit including a comparing unit that determines the detected vibration data collecting condition; and a controlling unit including a control unit that collects and controls the recording of the vibration data according to the condition judgment and that measures the collecting time. A vibration including a recording unit including a memory unit that records the collected vibration data and the collection time, and an output unit such as a communication line unit or an interface unit that outputs the recording data to an external processing device such as a host computer. A measurement recording device is provided.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the recognition code judging means including the recognition code judging section enables the output means to output the record data in accordance with the recognition code inputted from the external processing device. To do. Claims 3, 4, 7, 8
Then, the display unit including the display unit enables a predetermined display according to the recorded data.

In the fifth to eighth aspects, the vibration measurement recording device is formed in a card shape.

[0008]

The comparing unit compares the vibration data with the set value, and when the vibration data exceeds the set value, the microcomputer collects the vibration data and stores the vibration data and the collecting time in the memory unit. As a result, accurate history information regarding vibration can be obtained, and the history information regarding vibration can be centrally managed by the host computer.

In the second, fourth, sixth and eighth aspects, when the history information is transferred to the external processing device, it is necessary to input the recognition code from the external processing device, and the input recognition code is compared with the setting code. , The history information is transferred only when they match, so that the collected vibration data can be protected. According to the third, fourth, seventh, and eighth aspects, it is possible to easily detect the occurrence of vibration by, for example, the vibration occurrence display or the history information display of the display means provided in the vibration measurement recording device.

According to the fifth to eighth aspects, the card type vibration measuring and recording apparatus can be made compact and lightweight.

[0011]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the vibration measuring and recording apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings of FIGS. FIG. 1 is a configuration block diagram showing an embodiment of the configuration of the vibration measurement recording device. In the figure, a vibration measurement recording device includes a vibration sensor unit 11 that detects a vibration force generated by an impact, a conversion unit 12 that amplifies an input signal and converts the input signal into a predetermined signal (vibration data), and a collection unit for collecting vibration data. A comparison unit 13 that makes a condition determination, a control unit 14 that collects vibration data and measures the collection time, a timer unit 15 that counts time, and a memory unit 16 that records vibration data and history information of the collection time.
A recognition code determining section 17 for determining an input recognition code, a communication line section 18 for data communication of the history information to an external processing device (host computer) not shown,
The interface unit 19 for directly transferring the history information to the external processing device and the display unit 20 for displaying the history information are provided. The interface unit 19 has a card shape having the same size as the IC card as shown in FIG. 2, for example. It is attached to luggage such as precision equipment for carrying.

Next, the vibration measurement and recording operation of the vibration measurement recording device will be described. The vibration sensor unit 11 includes, for example, a small and lightweight shock sensor such as a contact-type piezoelectric ceramic. The vibration sensor unit 11 detects vibration as an analog signal with respect to the package being transported and to which the self-device is attached, and converts the analog signal into a conversion unit 12. Is output to. In addition to the above, it is also possible to use a contact type (piezoelectric type, strain gauge type, etc.) or non-contact type small and light sensor for the vibration sensor unit 11.

The converter 12 includes an amplifier 12a and a converter 1.
2b, the analog signal input from the vibration sensor unit 11 is amplified by the amplifier 12a, converted into a digital signal (vibration data) by the converter 12b, and output to the comparison unit 13. ing. A reference set value for the vibration data is preset in the comparison unit 13 by the host computer via the communication line unit 18 or the interface unit 19 before the transportation of the parcel, for example. The comparison unit 13 compares the input vibration data with a reference set value, and when the vibration data exceeds the reference set value, outputs an interrupt signal to the control unit 14 by using an interrupt means or the like. The generation of vibration data is notified to the control unit 14.

The control unit 14 is composed of, for example, a logic IC or a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "microcomputer"), a port for inputting vibration data, a record control function of history information, and a data communication function of the history information. Etc. are built in. The timer unit 15 measures, for example, the collection time from the start of transportation to the collection of the vibration data. The timer unit 15 has a measurement start time and the like set in advance by, for example, a host computer or a switch. When the control unit 14 is a microcomputer, the timer unit 15 can be built in the microcomputer.

Upon receiving the notification of the generation of vibration data from the comparison unit 13, the control unit 14 collects the corresponding vibration data from the port and detects the count value (collection time) from the timer unit 15. Next, the control unit 14 controls the recording of the memory unit 16 and causes the memory unit 16 to record the collected vibration data and the detected collection time. In addition, whenever the above vibration data is generated during the transportation of luggage,
The control unit 14 sequentially records the generated vibration data and the sampling time in the memory unit 16 as history information. Next, the control unit 14 controls the display unit 20 to display the history information. Further, the control unit 14
The history information is read out based on a history information transfer request from the host computer, and the history information in the memory unit 16 is reset based on a reset request from the host computer.

As shown in FIG. 2, the display section 20 is composed of, for example, a thin liquid crystal display element, a small LED element, or the like arranged on the surface of the card 21 of the vibration measuring and recording device, and the display control of the control section 14 is performed. By means of, for example, a character display of the sampling time of the vibration exceeding the reference set value, a character display indicating that the vibration has occurred, and a lighting display are performed. Further, when vibration exceeding the reference set value occurs a plurality of times, it is possible to set the history information (collection time and vibration force) to be sequentially displayed.

The memory section 16 is composed of, for example, a flash memory, and under the control of the control section 14, the history information to be input is sequentially recorded and left, and all the recorded history information is read out. In addition, in the memory unit 16,
Besides, it is also possible to use, for example, an E ² PROM, a battery backup type SRAM or a DRAM.

A specific identification code is set in advance in the recognition code judging section 17 by the host computer, for example, before transportation of the package. For example, at the relay point of transportation or when delivering the package, the communication line section 18 or the interface section is provided. 1
It is determined whether the recognition code input from the host computer via 9 matches the specific recognition code set above. Then, when the input recognition code and the specific recognition code are matched and determined to be valid,
All the history information can be read from the memory section 16.

As a result, the history information read from the memory section 16 can be transferred by data communication or directly transferred to the host computer by the communication line section 18 or the interface section 19. Then, the host computer will be able to manage the input history information,
It is possible to accurately recognize the time when vibration is applied from the history and its vibration force, and to specify the place where vibration is applied from the transportation route and the time.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the vibration data generated in the package being transported is detected by using the small and light vibration sensor, and the vibration data and the sampling time thereof are recorded in the memory unit as history information, which is necessary. Since the history information can be output at any time, the magnitude of vibration and the time of occurrence are highly accurate,
In addition, it is easy to find out, and in the case of damage to the package during transportation, the responsibility can be clarified based on the history information.

Further, in this embodiment, the validity of the input recognition code is determined, and the history information is output to the host computer only when it is valid, so that the history information can be kept confidential. Further, in the present embodiment, the detected history information can be transferred to the external processing device by the communication line unit or the interface unit, so that the external processing device can graphically display or save the history information on a display or the like. become.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the condition setting for recording the history information and the setting change of the recognition code can be performed from the external processing device. Therefore, in the present invention, it is possible to provide a vibration measurement recording device that can be used for multiple purposes, and it is possible to contribute to the improvement of the reliability of the transportation system.
As a side effect of the present invention, since the responsibility for damage to the package due to vibration becomes clear, it becomes easy to set up a contract for insurance to cover the package during transportation. It is possible to reduce the self-payment for the damage of the baggage such as a baggage manager.

The shape of the vibration measuring and recording apparatus according to the present invention is, in addition to the card shape shown in the embodiment, for example, a label shape or a clip shape (for example, scissors metal fitting) that can be attached to luggage or packing articles. , Paper scissors and fastener shapes) are conceivable. In addition, if a piezoelectric ceramic or the like is used as the shock sensor of the present invention, the position where the analog signal is generated differs depending on the direction in which vibration is applied.
As the history information to be recorded in the memory unit, the vibration force, the direction in which the vibration is applied, and the sampling time thereof can be used, which makes it possible to record more detailed history information.

Further, although the case where the shock sensor is used has been described in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and
For example, if a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, an optical sensor, etc. are added to the configuration of the embodiment, the temperature, pressure,
It is also possible to record measurement of light or the like. Further, if the display unit 20 of the present embodiment is provided with an alarm display, when the vibration sensor unit 11 detects the vibration applied to the package, it is possible to notify the transportation manager of the occurrence of the vibration in real time.

Further, if the communication function of the control unit 14 of this embodiment is for a wireless or wired network, it is possible to inform the transportation manager, the baggage manager, etc. of the vibration applied to the baggage in real time. it can. Further, in the present invention,
Using a handy type terminal device, data such as various setting information and recognition code from the host computer is once loaded into the terminal device and then input to the vibration measurement recording device, or from the vibration measurement recording device. It is also possible to transfer the history information once to the terminal device and then to the host computer.

Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the vibration applied to the luggage is detected during transportation has been described. However, the application of the vibration measurement recording apparatus according to the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in a device in use. It is also possible to mount the above-mentioned vibration measurement recording device inside or outside and detect the vibration generated during use.

[0027]

As described above, according to the present invention, the vibration detecting means for detecting the generated vibration, the comparing means for judging the condition for collecting the detected vibration data, and the vibration data according to the condition judgment. Collecting and controlling the recording,
Since the control means for measuring the sampling time, the recording means for recording the collected vibration data and the sampling time, and the output means for outputting the recorded data to the external processing device are provided, the time and the vibration generation time can be increased. The history of data can be accurately detected, and the responsibility for damage to packages due to vibration can be clarified.

In the second, fourth, sixth and eighth aspects, since the recognition code judging means enables the recording data to be outputted by the outputting means in accordance with the recognition code inputted from the external processing device, confidentiality of the collected vibration data is kept. Is planned. Claim 3,
In 4, 7, and 8, since the predetermined display by the display means is possible, it is possible to detect the generated vibration during transportation of the parcel, relaying, delivery, or the like.

According to the fifth to eighth aspects of the invention, since it is formed in a card shape, it can be easily attached to luggage, packaging articles, etc. to be transported.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration block diagram showing an embodiment of a configuration of a vibration measurement recording device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing an example of a case where the vibration measurement recording device shown in FIG. 1 is configured in a card shape.

[Explanation of symbols]

 11 vibration sensor unit 12 conversion unit 13 comparison unit 14 control unit 15 timer unit 16 memory unit 17 recognition code determination unit 18 communication line unit 19 interface unit 20 display unit

 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Masahiko Tanaka 3-2-1 Sakado, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Kanagawa Science Park Co., Ltd. Hyper Electronics Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Yukio Ota Nishi Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 1-24-2 Shinjuku School Kogakuin University

Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A vibration detecting means for detecting generated vibration, a comparing means for judging a condition for collecting the detected vibration data; a vibration data collecting and recording control according to the condition judgment; It is provided with a control means for measuring a sampling time, a recording means for recording the collected vibration data and the sampling time, and an output means for outputting the recording data recorded in the recording means to an external processing device. Vibration measurement recording device. 2. A vibration detecting means for detecting a generated vibration, a comparing means for judging a condition for collecting the detected vibration data, and a vibration data collecting and recording control according to the condition judgment. Control means for measuring the sampling time, recording means for recording the collected vibration data and sampling time, output means for outputting the recording data recorded in the recording means to an external processing device, and the external processing device A vibration measurement recording device, comprising: a recognition code determining unit that enables the output unit to output record data according to an input recognition code. 3. A vibration detecting means for detecting the generated vibration, a comparing means for judging the condition for collecting the detected vibration data, and collecting and controlling the recording of the vibration data according to the condition judgment, and Control means for measuring the sampling time, recording means for recording the collected vibration data and sampling time, output means for outputting the recording data recorded in the recording means to an external processing device, and depending on the recording data A vibration measurement recording apparatus, comprising: 4. A vibration detecting means for detecting a generated vibration, a comparing means for judging a condition for collecting the detected vibration data, and collecting vibration data according to the condition judgment for recording control. Control means for measuring the sampling time, recording means for recording the collected vibration data and sampling time, output means for outputting the recording data recorded in the recording means to an external processing device, and the external processing device A vibration measurement recording device, comprising: a recognition code determining unit that enables the output unit to output record data according to an input recognition code; and a display unit that displays according to the record data. . 5. A vibration detecting means for detecting a generated vibration, a comparing means for judging a condition for collecting the detected vibration data, and collecting and controlling recording of vibration data according to the condition judgment, and It has a control means for measuring the sampling time, a recording means for recording the collected vibration data and the sampling time, and an output means for outputting the recording data recorded in the recording means to an external processing device, which has a card shape. A vibration measurement recording device characterized by being configured. 6. A vibration detecting means for detecting the generated vibration, a comparing means for judging the condition for collecting the detected vibration data, and collecting and controlling the recording of the vibration data according to the condition judgment, and Control means for measuring the sampling time, recording means for recording the collected vibration data and sampling time, output means for outputting the recording data recorded in the recording means to an external processing device, and the external processing device A vibration measuring and recording apparatus, characterized by comprising a recognition code judging means capable of outputting recorded data by the output means in accordance with an inputted recognition code, and having a card shape. 7. A vibration detecting means for detecting a generated vibration, a comparing means for judging a condition for collecting the detected vibration data, and collecting and controlling recording of vibration data according to the condition judgment, and Control means for measuring the sampling time, recording means for recording the collected vibration data and sampling time, output means for outputting the recording data recorded in the recording means to an external processing device, and depending on the recording data Display means for displaying
A vibration measuring / recording device characterized by being formed into a card shape. 8. A vibration detecting means for detecting the generated vibration, a comparing means for judging the condition for collecting the detected vibration data, and collecting vibration data according to the condition judgment for recording control, and Control means for measuring the sampling time, recording means for recording the collected vibration data and sampling time, output means for outputting the recording data recorded in the recording means to an external processing device, and the external processing device A recognition code determining unit that enables the output unit to output the record data according to the input recognition code; and a display unit that displays according to the record data,
A vibration measuring / recording device characterized by being formed into a card shape. 9. The vibration detecting means detects a vibration force with respect to a generated vibration.
The vibration measurement recording device according to any one of 1. 10. The vibration measurement recording device according to claim 1, wherein the vibration detection unit detects a vibration force with respect to the generated vibration and a direction in which the vibration is applied. 11. The vibration measurement recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the output unit has a communication line section for data communication of the recording data to the external processing apparatus. 12. The vibration measurement recording device according to claim 1, wherein the output unit has an interface unit that directly transfers the recording data to the external processing device.