CN111149074A - System for monitoring, detecting and checking through unmanned aerial vehicle - Google Patents
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Abstract
The invention relates to a system for monitoring and detection, comprising a first number of unmanned aerial vehicles, a second number of docking stations, at least one processing station; and at least one control system, wherein the drones are equipped with at least one sensor and at least one communication device, and the docking stations comprise at least one communication device enabling communication between and/or between at least some of the docking stations and at least one drone. The system is particularly suitable for use in deep mining and underground engineering.
Description
The invention relates to a system for monitoring, detecting and checking by means of unmanned aerial vehicles, in particular in mining, tunnelling and underground works, or in particular for monitoring, detecting and checking by means of unmanned aerial vehicles objects of buildings, spaces, rooms, tunnel systems or cave systems.
Drones are used in civil authorities for private and commercial purposes. Particularly in the commercial sector, drones are used to transmit images or other data that would otherwise require higher costs or greater efforts, or that cannot otherwise be acquired. For example, aerial photographs, have in the past been taken only by using helicopters, sophisticated film technology and corresponding monetary expenditure, or for example in confined spaces or difficult to access terrain. Even if data could previously only be acquired under potentially life-threatening conditions, or could not be acquired due to potential life threats, it is now commonly acquired through the use of drones.
The choice of using drones for delivering goods is also increasingly discussed, and therefore the use of drones, for example in civil authorities, is increasing.
At present, permanently installed systems are used in particular in the commercial and industrial sectors for monitoring and supervising objects-also in the field of mining and underground engineering. Examples of this are longwall or coal seam mining in deep mining or tunnel excavation and underground engineering; however, the present invention is not limited to these examples. Other examples of installing permanently installed systems are the monitoring of buildings or halls. Sensors are installed at each critical and convenient location, for example, the optical system tends to collect data periodically or permanently for transmission to the system for further processing. If data is needed immediately or at some later date, it is often stored and evaluated, sometimes for the purpose of documentation only.
A disadvantage associated with the known permanent mounting systems is that on the one hand they are expensive to purchase, since a large number of sensors must be installed to cover the size of the area to be monitored, and on the other hand the sensors are limited to permanent mounting points. Sensors that form part of a permanent installation system do not allow for spontaneous viewing of locations that are outside the sensor coverage.
Nowadays, drones are used to some extent for monitoring, inspection and detection in commercial and industrial applications. In this case, as a rule, the drone is generally used only for a limited period of time, not for a permanent monitoring service. In particular, they are currently not able to replace permanently installed monitoring or surveillance systems, but are merely a supplement to these systems. Furthermore, these are usually individual drones, each of which must be controlled by one person during the execution of a task. However, it would be desirable if a drone could be used effectively and economically in place of a permanently deployed system, for example as a permanent monitoring, inspection or detection system.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a monitoring, inspection and/or detection system comprising a sensor equipped drone.
It is also an object of the invention to provide a monitoring, checking and/or detection system which can be operated largely autonomously.
Furthermore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a monitoring, inspection and/or detection system capable of transmitting data collected by drones to a storage and/or data processing system.
In addition, the object of the present invention is also to provide a monitoring, inspection and/or detection system suitable for use in the field of mining and underground engineering.
Furthermore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a monitoring, inspection and/or detection system with a modular design, which saves costs of acquisition and maintenance due to the modular design, and by which existing systems can be replaced and/or expanded in a stepwise manner.
These objects are achieved by the invention comprising the features of claim 1, wherein advantageous embodiments are the subject matter of the dependent claims, respectively. It is to be noted that any features and characteristics included in the claims individually may also be combined with each other in any and technically reasonable manner, so that they disclose further implementations or methods of the invention.
The invention relates to a system for monitoring, checking and detecting, comprising at least one first number of drones, a second number of access points, a processing station and a control unit, wherein the drones have at least one sensor.
The selection of a suitable drone is primarily based on the intended use. In this respect and within the meaning and scope of the present invention, a drone refers to any unmanned aerial vehicle that can be controlled from the ground by means of a remote control unit operated by a person or a computer. The drone used in the system proposed by the invention is preferably a so-called multi-rotorcraft, in particular a quad-rotorcraft. However, the invention should not be seen as being limited to this type of drone.
The drone operating in the system of the invention comprises at least one sensor, which can be selected for the respective purpose. Various sensors are conceivable in this respect, such as, for example, mechanical, thermoelectric, resistive, piezoelectric, capacitive, inductive, optical, magnetic, optoelectronic, electrochemical, temperature, distance, pressure and gas sensors or biosensors. The drone is preferably equipped with at least one distance sensor and at least one additional sensor for data acquisition. Such additional sensors may also be laser or radio frequency sensors (electromagnetic sensors). For example, these sensors are able to make precise measurements of the environment and in this way help create a three-dimensional image of the space or room in which the drone is moving. This is advantageous, for example, in any situation and where the machines operating in these rooms must be realigned or oriented according to the requirements of the changing site.
In a preferred embodiment, the drone comprises at least one memory element, wherein the data acquired by the sensors can be stored at least for a limited period of time. However, such a memory element is optional depending on the respective application requirements. The collected data is preferably transmitted to a subsequent/downstream receiving system. In a preferred embodiment, the successor/downstream receiving system is designed for the reception and transmission of data. The subsequent/downstream receiving system may be, for example, a docking station (docking station), a relay station, or a processing station. The expert selects the system that is best suited for the relevant purpose.
Therefore, embodiments of the invention are also conceivable, wherein the system according to the invention comprises a drone which is itself equipped with a relay station. In this case, the advantage is provided that a drone equipped in this way can be very flexibly extended to existing relay station networks.
The first number of drones may be more, less or equal than the second number of docking stations. In a preferred embodiment, the first number of drones in the system is less than the second number of docking stations.
In such a preferred embodiment, not all fixed observation points (i.e. docking stations in this embodiment) are equipped with monitoring units (i.e. corresponding drones in this embodiment) at the same time. As further explained in the relevant examples, a fixed observation point equipped with a monitoring unit only when necessary is sufficient for a large number of applications. Since especially the monitoring units are expensive to purchase, reducing the number of these units will save a lot of costs.
If the first number of drones in the system is greater than the second number of docking stations, a rest area of the type described below, for example, can be provided for the redundant drones.
Within the scope of the invention it is understood that another processing unit may be employed as a processing station to which data may be transmitted and in which data may be stored, if appropriate. Can directly follow unmanned aerial vehicle transmission relevant data, also can follow the transmission of docking station. Another processing unit/station may include an electronic data processing system (EDP) and memory for further processing of the data. In principle, no further processing in terms of preparation or evaluation of the data is required in the processing unit. In principle and in the sense of the invention, the further processing unit can also be a further data storage device, which can be provided with a relay station, if appropriate. The other processing unit has a wireless communication system and, if deemed appropriate or desirable, a wired communication system. The communication system is used for communication between the processing unit and the drone and/or for communication between the processing unit and the docking station. If convenient or necessary, the further processing unit is provided with an additional communication system by means of which it can be controlled by a higher-level system.
Within the meaning of the invention, the docking station provides a landing point for the unmanned aerial vehicle, at which the unmanned aerial vehicle can stop when not performing a flying movement. The docking point is equipped with a wireless communication system and, if desired and as an emergency means, a wired communication system. The communication system is used for communication between docking stations, communication between a docking station and a drone and/or communication between a docking station and another processing unit and/or a control system for controlling a drone, wherein different or even the same systems are used for different types of communication. In a preferred embodiment, the docking station is designed to act as a relay station.
A relay station within the scope of the present application is a transmission element that passes received signals to other recipients. A relay station in the sense of the present application can in particular be a suitably equipped docking station, a suitably equipped drone or a processing station.
According to the invention, the drone in the system comprises at least one wireless communication system. The communication system may be used for communication and/or transmission of data between drones, between drones and docking stations, and between drones and processing units, the system comprising different or even identical communication systems for different communication and transmission paths.
At least in terms of power supply, the docking stations may be connected to each other by cables.
Both the drone and the docking station comprise docking elements, which are connected to each other by means of the docking elements, which comprise magnetic and/or mechanical elements. Embodiments are conceivable in which the docking elements of the drone and the docking station work on the key-lock principle, but also cases are conceivable in which essentially only the drone or only the docking station is equipped with suitable docking elements. In this case, it is important that the drone can only dock to the docking station in the following way: all necessary contact and transmission paths between the drone and the docking station (for example, for power supply and/or data transmission) are connected or connectable after the docking operation is performed.
At least one docking station is equipped with a drone charging station. In this way, it is possible to provide energy to the drone via the charging station of the docking station and thus, for example, charge the existing battery or use the transmitted energy for other tasks (e.g. for operating sensors or for data transmission) during the docking station's stay. In a preferred embodiment, all docking stations are provided with charging stations.
The energy transmission between the drone and the docking station may be wireless or electrical. Wireless power transfer is preferred, particularly in circumstances where there is a risk of the contacts being quickly soiled or contaminated and thus it appears that adequate power transfer cannot be guaranteed. This is particularly true in environments where dust is prone to occur (e.g., in mining and underground construction environments).
The communication between the drone and the docking station is preferably achieved by wireless technology. Communication between the docking station and the station for further processing may be achieved by wireless or wired techniques. The decision factor whether to employ wireless or wired communication will always depend on the intended use of the system proposed by the present invention.
For example, wireless communication between docking stations is a sensible option, especially if the docking stations are to move, due to the fact that: wired systems tend to lose mobility due to the fixed wiring systems involved. Furthermore, the cables are substantially more vulnerable, especially if the cables must be frequently re-laid. A limitation that may affect wireless systems may be insufficient transceiver range, which may be problematic especially in the mining and underground engineering fields, where the wireless signals may only cover short distances due to the particular geometry and geographical location of the individual stations. In this case, wired communication or communication via a relay station may be considered. Thus, in a preferred embodiment, the docking station is designed to also act as a relay station.
Preferably, the docking station proposed by the system of the invention is also used to control the drone, various control options being conceivable. The docking station may control the drone in real time as with a remote control. It is also conceivable that the docking station provides a specific flight path to the drone, which then flies along this predetermined route and finally returns to the docking station. It is also conceivable that the flight path of the drone is determined by the specific sequence of the various docking stations to be approached, wherein the next docking station on the flight path emits a signal according to which the respective drone flies.
Corresponding control and signal transmission can also take place, for example, by means of control systems based on laser technology or RFID (radio frequency identification), in which case the docking station and the drone must be equipped with appropriate transmitter and receiver modules.
The docking station is connected to the control unit by a wireless or wired communication system. The EDP system may include a control system. The control system provides, for example, flight routes and control parameters for the drone, which are stored into the drone through the docking station or forwarded to the drone through the docking station. In this regard, a docking station for controlling a drone may be used only to communicate control information, for example from an EDP system, without the docking station itself actively participating in controlling or calculating a flight route.
The control unit may preferably be part of the EDP system of the processing unit.
In the system proposed by the invention, a plurality of control units and a plurality of further processing units are envisaged.
In addition to the docking station described above, the system of the present invention may optionally include other rest areas in which the drone may be parked without substantial flight movement. It is possible to stop at the rest area in the same way as in a docking station, but it is also conceivable here to use a simpler stop mechanism, for example by using magnets, since the rest station is usually not equipped with the communication and charging system of the docking station.
In systems where at least some drones also include relay stations, the rest area may also be used to extend the relay network of the docking station.
The system according to the invention is particularly suitable for use in detection, inspection and/or monitoring tasks in the field of mining, underground engineering or tunnel construction, or in particular of objects such as buildings, rooms, spaces, tunnel systems or cavern systems. The system may be used in particular underground.
The use of monitoring systems is becoming increasingly important in underground mining, especially in longwall mining or coal seam mining. This is due to the fact that: modern mining practices often make it difficult for tool operators to monitor longwall worksurfaces. On the one hand, longwall faces are at higher and higher heights, up to eight meters, and on the other hand, mining is also carried out at lower heights, even less than one and a half meters.
First, mining in high longwall worksurfaces presents a significant risk if the operator cannot properly assess the conditions prevailing in the longwall worksurface region. In particular, there is a risk that large pieces of material, which may have a volume of several cubic meters, may be loosened from the work surface and may bury the machine and tool operators. Thus, the present invention provides a system that positively contributes to occupational health and safety by enhancing vision in the operating range.
The system of the present invention is particularly suited to longwall mining because only a particular portion of the face needs to be monitored at one time. Thus, as explained in more detail in the following examples, it is thus possible to assign a plurality of drones present in the system to existing docking stations.
When operating in a deep mining environment using the system proposed by the invention, it is advantageous to design the entire system, at least the drone, to be explosion-proof or fire-proof.
The system according to the invention has the advantage over the prior art that a detection or monitoring system implemented using docking stations and drones is significantly more flexible and less costly than with permanently installed systems. In order to suit the relevant task to be accomplished, the number of sensor-equipped drones can be kept particularly to a minimum compared to permanently installed sensors, since a single sensor-equipped drone can approach a large number of docking stations and, therefore, can detect a significantly larger area than a single permanently installed sensor.
Hereinafter, the present invention and the technical environment will be described in sufficient detail based on the drawings and application examples. It is to be noted that the figures and application examples show particularly preferred embodiment variants of the invention. The invention should not, however, be regarded as being limited to the embodiment variants shown. The invention comprises, within its technically advantageous scope, in particular any optional combination of the features mentioned in the claims or in the description relating to the invention.
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Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a variant of the system according to the invention, preferably for mining.
Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a variant of the system according to the invention, preferably for the inspection of tunnel systems.
Fig. 1 shows a first embodiment of the system 1 proposed by the invention, which can be used in particular in situations where wireless data transmission between docking stations is required but the transmission range is limited, for example in deep mining or underground engineering.
The docking station A selected in this example1–ANRelay station R1–RN-2And unmanned plane D1–DN/2Are merely exemplary and are merely illustrative of the intended application in areas with only short transmission ranges. Also, as shown, the positions between the various elements of the systemThe dimensions and distances chosen are chosen purely for illustrative purposes.
The number of drones D in the system depends to a large extent on the desired monitoring range. In the exemplary system, every other docking station of the drone is assigned to the next docking station. The unmanned aerial vehicle flies among the various docking stations in a cycle to be determined. This saves 50% of the cost of monitoring the sensor compared to a permanently installed system. Can also dispose unmanned aerial vehicle D in a flexible way, if needs, unmanned aerial vehicle D can also cover and install at each station A of plugging into1–ANA region within an operating range that cannot be covered by a peer-to-peer scale permanent system of locations.
The docking station a may be equipped with a plurality of communication systems, if deemed appropriate or necessary, to communicate with each other and with the drones. The selection of suitable communication systems and the number of communication systems arranged depends on the intended use of the system. In the preferred embodiment example shown in fig. 1, the docking station a is equipped with a communication system designed for wireless communication with the drones and with each other. In addition, a docking station ANA wired communication system connected to the processing station W is provided.
In areas where only poor transmission ranges can be achieved, it is advisable to equip all the access stations a with additional relay stations R, if appropriate the first and last access stations a in the chain1，ANExcept for the exception. Since it is not necessary to relay the signal from the docking station a1To another station, so that the docking station A can be omitted1A relay station R of (2) and due to a docking station ANConnected to the processing unit W by a data cable K, thereby eliminating the need for a relay station from the docking station aNThe signals being forwarded, so that the docking station A can be dispensed withNThe relay station R.
And data from the docking station A and each unmanned aerial vehicle D are forwarded through a data cable K.
To ensure reliable availability of the power supply, the docking station A is connected1–ANConnected to a wired power supply E. The energy supply can be effected by the processing unit W, if necessary supported by the electronic data processing system EDP。
The docking station a may be provided with a charging station for the drone. Depending on the requirements of the relevant application purpose, it may be advisable to equip each docking station a with charging stations, but it is also reasonable to equip only as many docking stations as there are drones D in the system.
Connection station ANConnected to the control unit S by a wired communication system. The EDP system may include a control system. For example, the control system S provides the unmanned aerial vehicle D with flight routes and control parameters, which are stored in the unmanned aerial vehicle D by the docking station a or transmitted to the unmanned aerial vehicle D by the docking station a. In this respect, the docking station a for controlling the drone can only be used to forward control information from, for example, the EDP system, without the docking station itself actively participating in controlling or calculating the flight route. The control unit may preferably be part of the EDP system of the processing unit.
Alternatively, the drone D may also be controlled by the docking station a. In this case, for example, it is conceivable that the drone D will fly according to the signal sent by the next docking station a of the flight itinerary. It is also conceivable in this exemplary system that drone D1 is at docking station a with a period to be determined1And A2While drone D2 is at docking station a with a period to be determined3And A4Travel between, etc.
Fig. 2 shows a second embodiment of the system 1 proposed by the present invention, which can be used in particular in situations where wireless data transmission between the docking stations a is required and a good transmission range can be achieved. Furthermore, the system is designed for periodic monitoring of the respective area.
In particular, the docking station a selected in this embodiment1–ANRelay station R1–RN-1And unmanned plane D1–DN/2The number of (a) will be considered exemplary and merely illustrative of the application envisaged. Also, as shown, all selected dimensions and distances between various elements of the system are chosen purely for illustrative purposes.
Number of drones in the systemThe quantity D depends to a large extent on the desired monitoring range. In an exemplary system, only one drone is used. The drones shuttle between docking stations with a period to be determined or required. This saves 75% of the cost of monitoring the sensor compared to a permanently installed system. In addition, drone D can be deployed flexibly and, if necessary, with installations at various docking stations a1–ANCompared with a permanent system of the position, the unmanned aerial vehicle D can also cover an area of a working range which cannot be covered by the permanent system.
The docking station a may be equipped with a plurality of communication systems, if deemed appropriate or necessary, to communicate with each other and with the drones. The selection of suitable communication systems and the number of communication systems arranged depends on the intended use of the system. In the preferred embodiment example shown in fig. 2, the docking station a is equipped with a communication system designed for wireless communication with the drones and with each other. Due to the good transmission range, the docking station ANA wired communication system connected to the processing station W is not included but communicates wirelessly therewith, which further increases the flexibility of the system.
Alternatively, the docking station a may be equipped with additional relay stations R. Since it is not necessary to relay the signal from the docking station a1To another station, so that the docking station A can be omitted1At relay station R, but at docking station ANThe relay station R of (a) appears to be advantageous because the wireless signal from the processing station W can be directly transmitted to the receiving docking station a as needed.
Respectively through a docking station ANRelay station RN-1Data from the docking station a or drone D is sent to the processing station W.
To ensure reliable availability of the power supply, the docking station A is connected1–ANConnected to a wired power supply E. The energy supply can be realized by the processing unit W, if necessary supported by the electronic data processing system EDP.
The docking station a may be provided with a charging station for the drone. It is recommended to equip each docking station a with charging stations according to the requirements of the relevant application purpose, but it is also reasonable to equip only as many docking stations as there are drones D in the system.
Connection station ANConnected to the control unit via a wireless communication system. The EDP system may include a control system. For example, the control system provides the flight path and control parameters to the drone, which are stored in the drone by the docking station, or transmitted to the drone by the docking station. In this regard, the docking station a for controlling the drone may be used only to forward control information from, for example, the EDP system, without the docking station itself actively participating in controlling or calculating the flight route. The control unit may preferably be part of the EDP system of the processing unit.
Alternatively, the drone D may also be controlled by the docking station a. In this case, for example, it is conceivable that the drone D will fly according to the signal sent by the next docking station a of the flight itinerary.
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1. A system for monitoring and detecting, comprising
-a first number of drones;
-a second number of docking stations;
-at least one processing station; and
-at least one control system for controlling the operation of the motor,
wherein
-the drone is equipped with at least one sensor and at least one communication device, and
-said docking station comprises at least one communication means enabling communication between the docking station and the drone and/or enabling said docking station to communicate with each other.
2. The system of claim 1, wherein the first number of drones is less than the second number of docking stations.
3. System according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the drones and other processing units comprise means for data transmission.
4. System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one docking station comprises means for data transmission adapted to receive data from the drone and to transmit these data to another processing station.
5. The system of any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one docking station comprises a charging station for a drone.
6. System according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one docking station comprises a relay station for receiving and forwarding signals.
7. The system according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one docking station comprises a relay station for receiving and forwarding data.
8. The system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the power supply of the docking station is of wired design.
9. System according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the energy transmission from the charging station of the docking station to the drone is of wireless design.
10. The system of any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a rest area for the drone.
11. The system according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one drone is equipped with a relay station.
12. The system according to any of the preceding claims, wherein at least some of said drones and some of said docking stations comprise a control system based on laser technology and/or radio frequency identification.
13. System according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least the drone has an explosion-proof design, in particular a fire-proof design.
14. Use of a system according to any one of claims 1 to 13 in underground mining, underground engineering or tunnel construction, or in particular in the detection and/or inspection and/or monitoring of objects of buildings, spaces, rooms, tunnel systems or cavern systems.
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