CN114216498A

CN114216498A - IBC bucket state detection device

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Publication number: CN114216498A
Application number: CN202111389725.0A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 朱宇; 邓磊
Original assignee: Leader Technology Hengqin Co ltd
Current assignee: Leader Technology Hengqin Co ltd
Priority date: 2021-11-19
Filing date: 2021-11-19
Publication date: 2022-03-22

Abstract

The application relates to an IBC barrel state detection device, which relates to the detection field and comprises a sensor assembly and a control assembly, wherein the control assembly is connected with the sensor assembly and is used for controlling the sensor assembly to detect the state information of an IBC barrel; wherein the status information comprises at least one or more of: position information, liquid level information, temperature information, and inclination information. The method and the device can monitor the state information of the IBC bucket.

Description

IBC bucket state detection device

Technical Field

The application relates to the field of detection, especially, relate to an IBC bucket state detection device.

Background

An IBC (Intermediate Bulk Container) barrel is a Container for storing and transporting liquid and is formed by combining an inner Container and a metal frame. IBC is a necessary tool for storing and transporting liquid products in modern times. The IBC barrel is formed by combining an inner container and a frame, the inner container is formed by blow molding high molecular weight high density polyethylene, and the IBC barrel is high in strength, corrosion resistant and good in sanitation. The IBC barrel is adopted for packaging, so that the production, storage, transportation and operation costs can be greatly reduced, and a large amount of manpower and material resources are saved.

Disclosure of Invention

The application provides an IBC bucket state detection device.

According to a first aspect of embodiments of the present application, there is provided an IBC bucket status detection apparatus comprising a sensor assembly and a control assembly, wherein,

the control component is connected with the sensor component and is used for controlling the sensor component to detect the state information of the IBC barrel;

wherein the status information comprises at least one or more of the following;

position information, liquid level information, temperature information, and inclination information

According to the technical scheme of this application, realize the detection of IBC bucket in transportation, storage, use state through setting up sensor assembly. For example, the IBC bucket may be located by obtaining the location information of the IBC bucket, so as to prevent the IBC bucket from being lost; or the temperature information of the IBC barrel can be acquired, so that the environmental temperature of the IBC barrel can be detected, and the influence of the environmental temperature on the quality of liquid in the IBC barrel is prevented; or the motion state of the IBC bucket can be detected by calculating the inclination of the IBC bucket, so that the calculation of the inclination angle of the IBC bucket is realized; or, the liquid level information in the IBC barrel can be accurately measured under the condition of not damaging or intruding the IBC barrel by calculating the liquid level information in the IBC barrel; therefore, the monitoring of the state information of the IBC barrel is realized, and the management and control of the IBC are more precise and intelligent.

It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the application.

Drawings

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the invention and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

Fig. 1 is a block diagram of a structure of an IBC bucket state detection apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 2 is a flowchart of a method for measuring a liquid level in a container according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram of a measuring device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in relation to a geometric center of a top of a container.

Fig. 4 is a schematic view of the gravity direction according to the embodiment of the present application.

Fig. 5 is a schematic axial view of a connection structure of a state detection device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 6 is a schematic sectional view of the stabilizing stent of fig. 5 cut in a vertical direction.

Fig. 7 is a schematic axial view of another state detection device connection structure according to an embodiment of the present application.

Reference numerals

1. A frame; 2. an inner container; 3. connecting a bracket; 4. a stabilizing support; 5. a locking port; 6. hooping; 7. a groove; 8. Locking the shifting plate; 9. and (7) a cover plate.

Detailed Description

Reference will now be made in detail to the exemplary embodiments, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the accompanying drawings, like numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present invention. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatus and methods consistent with certain aspects of the invention, as detailed in the appended claims.

It should be noted that IBC (Intermediate Bulk Container) tank is a Container for storing and transporting liquid, and is also a necessary tool for modern storage and transportation of liquid products. Along with the use of IBC bucket is more and more extensive, in order to the management and control of the more meticulous intelligence of IBC, need the state in remote monitoring transportation, storage, the use, information such as position, liquid level, temperature.

In view of the above, the present application provides an IBC bucket state detection apparatus 10. The IBC barrel state detection device 10 of the embodiment of the present application is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which the IBC barrel is provided with a sensor to detect IBC barrel position information, liquid level information, temperature information, and inclination information.

Fig. 1 is a block diagram of an IBC bucket state detection apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and as shown in fig. 1, an IBC bucket state detection apparatus 1010 includes a sensor assembly 100 and a control assembly 200. Wherein a control assembly 200 is coupled to the sensor assembly 100, as shown in figure 1. The control assembly 200 may be used to control the sensor assembly 100 to detect status information of the IBC bucket.

Wherein, in some embodiments of the present application, the status information includes at least one or more of: position information, liquid level information, temperature information, and inclination information. As an example, the status information may comprise position information, or level information, or temperature information, or inclination information. As another example, the status information may include location information and liquid level information, or the status information may include location information and temperature information; alternatively, the state information may include position information and inclination information; alternatively, the status information may include liquid level information and temperature information; alternatively, the status information may include liquid level information and inclination information; alternatively, the state information may include temperature information and inclination information.

As yet another example, the status information may include any three of position information, liquid level information, temperature information, and inclination information. As yet another example, the status information may include position information, liquid level information, temperature information, and inclination information. It should be noted that the specific information included in the status information may be determined according to actual requirements, and the present application is not limited to this specific information.

According to the IBC bucket state detection device of the embodiment of the application, the state of the IBC bucket in the processes of transportation, storage and use can be detected by arranging the sensor component on the IBC bucket. For example, the IBC bucket may be located by obtaining the location information of the IBC bucket, so as to prevent the IBC bucket from being lost; or the temperature information of the IBC barrel can be acquired, so that the environmental temperature of the IBC barrel can be detected, and the influence of the environmental temperature on the quality of liquid in the IBC barrel is prevented; or the motion state of the IBC bucket can be detected by calculating the inclination of the IBC bucket, so that the calculation of the inclination angle of the IBC bucket is realized; or, the liquid level information in the IBC barrel can be accurately measured under the condition of not damaging or intruding the IBC barrel by calculating the liquid level information in the IBC barrel; therefore, the monitoring of the state information of the IBC barrel is realized, and the management and control of the IBC are more precise and intelligent.

It should be noted that, the location information of the IBC bucket may be obtained by providing a positioning module on the IBC bucket. Optionally, in one embodiment of the present application, as shown in FIG. 1, the sensor assembly may include a location module 101, the location module 101 being configured to obtain location information of IBC buckets based on a location technique.

It should be noted that there are many methods for acquiring the location information of the IBC bucket based on the positioning technology, such as a GPS (global positioning system), a GLONASS (GLONASS) positioning system, and a Galileo (Galileo) positioning system; it can be understood that there are many methods for obtaining the current location information of the IBC bucket, and three examples are given below to describe specific methods for obtaining the current location information of the IBC bucket:

as an example, GPS is a positioning system based on artificial earth satellite for high-precision radio navigation, which provides navigation function based on 24 orbit satellites in space, and can directly read the data of the satellites to calculate the position of IBC barrel by the built-in GPS signal receiver of the positioning module 101.

As an example, a Glonass positioning system is built into the positioning module 101 to obtain the location information of IBC buckets. The Glonass positioning system realizes a positioning system of satellite positioning and navigation service by a plurality of satellites, and can continuously provide high-precision three-dimensional position, three-dimensional speed and time information for various military and civil users in global sea, land, air and near-earth space all around the clock.

As an example, the location information for IBC buckets may be obtained by a Galileo positioning system built into the positioning module 101. The Galileo (Galileo) positioning system is a civil-based global satellite navigation positioning system, is capable of providing high-precision and high-reliability positioning service, realizing control and management of a completely non-military party, and performing global coverage navigation and positioning functions, and consists of 30 satellites with 23616km orbit height.

It should be further noted that, in an implementation manner, the location information of the IBC bucket may also be obtained through base station location and wifi (wireless communication technology) location.

As an example, the base station positioning is positioning by means of a telecommunication base station of an operator. Generally, three base stations determine a plane, and determine a location according to the strength of a received signal. In this way, the distributed positioning is more accurate than the distribution density of the telecommunication base stations.

As an example, wifi locating is that when locating module 101 on IBC bucket connects wifi, the provider records the address of the web address of wifi, and records the physical address it acquires, so that the next time the user connects wifi, the device locates the address.

According to IBC bucket state detection device of this application embodiment, realize the position location to the IBC bucket through setting up orientation module, guarantee to carry out the position locking to the IBC bucket through orientation module when the IBC bucket appears losing, be convenient for retrieve the IBC bucket to when the IBC bucket is in the transport state, can carry out real-time control to the transport position of IBC bucket according to orientation module's feedback, realize the control to the IBC bucket position.

It should be noted that the liquid level distance in the IBC tank can be obtained by arranging the ranging radar 102 on the IBC tank. Optionally, in an embodiment of the present application, as shown in fig. 1, the sensor assembly may further include: and the range radar 102 is used for measuring the distance information between the surface of the IBC barrel and the liquid level in the container of the IBC barrel.

It should be noted that there are many devices for measuring the distance between the surface of the IBC drum and the liquid level in the vessel of the IBC drum, for example, by measuring the distance from the top of the vessel to the liquid level in the vessel by the range radar 102, or by measuring the distance from the top of the vessel to the liquid level in the vessel by an infrared range sensor. It will be appreciated that the measurement of the distance from the top of the container to the liquid level in the container may be performed by different devices, and two examples will be given below to describe the process of measuring the distance from the top of the container to the liquid level in the container for different devices.

As an example of a possible implementation, the distance from the top of the container to the liquid level in the container is measured by the ranging radar 102, wherein the ranging radar 102 calculates the precise distance of the target according to the time difference and the propagation speed of the electromagnetic wave by measuring the time difference between the transmitted pulse and the echo pulse because the electromagnetic wave propagates at the speed of light, and the electromagnetic wave has not only reflectivity but also penetrability, and not only reflects but also changes the propagation speed when the electromagnetic wave enters different media; in the operation process, the distance measuring radar 102 emits electromagnetic waves towards the direction of the liquid level in the container, the electromagnetic waves are rebounded after contacting the liquid level in the container, the finally reflected electromagnetic waves are captured by the distance measuring radar 102, and the distance information of the liquid level in the container is obtained by measuring the time difference between the emission pulse and the echo pulse. The range radar 102 refers to a radar operating in a radio frequency manner. The working frequency band includes but is not limited to 24GHz, 60Hz, 77Hz, etc.

As an example of a possible implementation mode, the distance from the top of the container to the liquid level in the container is measured by an infrared distance measuring sensor, wherein the infrared distance measuring sensor is provided with a pair of infrared signal transmitting and receiving diodes, a beam of infrared light is transmitted by the infrared distance measuring sensor, a reflection process is formed after the infrared distance measuring sensor irradiates an object, the infrared distance measuring sensor receives a signal after reflecting the infrared distance measuring sensor, and then data of time difference between transmission and reception are received through image processing, so that the distance measurement is realized. It should be noted that the infrared signal transmitting and receiving diodes are both arranged at the top of the inner side of the container, and the infrared beam transmitting direction is perpendicular to the plane of the top of the inner side of the container; in the working process, the infrared signal emitting diode emits infrared beams, the infrared beams are reflected after contacting the liquid level surface in the container, and are finally captured by the infrared signal receiving diode, and the distance information of the liquid level in the container is obtained by calculating the time difference between emission and reception.

According to IBC bucket state detection device of this application embodiment, realized the acquisition to distance information between the surface of IBC bucket and the container internal liquid level of IBC bucket through the gap radar, the operating personnel of being convenient for master the liquid volume in the IBC bucket, can be under the circumstances of not destroying, invading the container to the measurement of liquid level information in the container, reduced the operation degree of difficulty of measuring liquid level position in the IBC bucket.

It should be noted that the acceleration vector data of the IBC bucket may be acquired by providing the acceleration sensor 103 on the IBC bucket. Optionally, in an embodiment of the present application, as shown in fig. 1, the sensor assembly further includes: and the acceleration sensor 103 is used for measuring the current acceleration vector information of the IBC barrel.

As an implementation mode, the current motion state of the IBC barrel can be calculated according to the current acceleration vector information of the IBC barrel, so that a data basis is provided for the calculation of judging the inclination angle of the IBC barrel subsequently, and the guarantee is provided for the liquid level information in the container.

It should be noted that, many methods for determining whether the container is in a stationary state based on the acceleration vector data include, for example, performing a variance operation on the acceleration vector data or performing a standard deviation operation on the acceleration vector data. It is to be understood that the determination of whether the container is in a stationary state from the acceleration vector data may be determined by different methods, and two examples are given below to describe the determination process of determining whether the container is in a stationary state for different methods.

As an example of one possible implementation, the acceleration vector data of the acceleration sensor 103 is continuously acquired for a prescribed period of time, and the time interval at which the acceleration vector data is acquired each time is unchanged; forming a data set by the acquired acceleration vector data, calculating the variance of the data set, and calculating the sum of the variances; if the sum of the variances exceeds a preset threshold, the container is in a motion state, and if the sum of the variances does not exceed the preset threshold, the container is in a static state.

For example, the first step: three-axis acceleration data [ x1, y1, z1] of the acceleration sensor 103 at the present time is acquired.

The second step is that: according to a preset detection time interval delta T and a detection time length T, continuously acquiring acceleration data with an interval period delta T in the T moment to form data sets [ x1, y1, z1], [ x2, y2, z2], [ x3, y3, z3], [ x4, y4 and z4].

The third step: and calculating the variance [ dx, dy, dz ] of the data set x, y and z, calculating the sum of the variances D, and if the sum of the variances exceeds a preset threshold D, determining that the data set is in a motion state. Otherwise, the state is considered to be static.

As an example of one possible implementation, the acceleration vector data of the acceleration sensor 103 is continuously acquired for a prescribed period of time, and the time interval at which the acceleration vector data is acquired each time is unchanged; and forming a data set by using the acquired acceleration vector data, calculating a standard deviation of the data set, wherein if a standard value is greater than a preset threshold value, the dispersion of the data set is large, and at the moment, the container is in a motion state, and if the standard value is less than or equal to the preset threshold value, the dispersion of the data set is small, and at the moment, the container is in a static state.

The third step: calculating standard deviations of the data sets x, y and z, setting a preset threshold value, comparing the standard deviations of the data sets x, y and z with the preset threshold value, and if the standard value is larger than the preset threshold value, the container is in a motion state at the moment, and if the standard value is smaller than or equal to the preset threshold value, the container is in a static state at the moment.

According to the IBC bucket state detection device of the embodiment of the application, the current motion state of the IBC bucket can be detected by arranging the acceleration sensor, whether the IBC bucket is in a static state or not is judged, a data base is provided for the follow-up calculation of judging the inclination angle of the IBC bucket according to the acceleration sensor, and the correction accuracy of the follow-up distance information is guaranteed.

It should be noted that the control assembly 200 may calculate the liquid level information in the IBC bucket container and the inclination information of the IBC bucket based on the acceleration vector data measured by the acceleration sensor 103. Optionally, in an embodiment of the present application, the control component may obtain distance information measured by the ranging radar and current acceleration vector information measured by the acceleration sensor, correct the distance information according to the current acceleration vector information, obtain liquid level information in the IBC bucket container, and obtain inclination information of the IBC bucket according to the current acceleration vector information.

Fig. 2 is a flowchart of a method for correcting distance information according to acceleration vector information according to an embodiment of the present application. As shown in fig. 2, the specific steps of correcting the distance information according to the current acceleration vector information are as follows:

step 201, determining a horizontal included angle between the state detection device and the geometric center of the top of the container.

For example, referring to FIG. 3, FIG. 3 is a set of side and top views of a container, wherein the X, Y and Z axes are three-axis coordinates, Ly is the distance from the status detector to the top of the container in the direction of the Y axis, and Lz is the distance from the status detector to the top of the container in the direction of the Z axis. Because the Z axis direction is mutually perpendicular to the Y axis direction, Ly is mutually perpendicular to Lz, wherein the horizontal included angle alpha of the geometric center of the top of the container is one angle in a right triangle, the horizontal included angle between the state detection device and the geometric center of the top of the container can be calculated by performing trigonometric function operation through the known side length of the included angle, and then the degree of the included angle is calculated, wherein the operation formula of the included angle is as follows:

where Ly is the distance from the state detection device to the geometric center of the top of the container in the Y-axis direction, Lz is the distance from the state detection device to the geometric center of the top of the container in the Z-axis direction, and α is the horizontal angle between the state detection device and the geometric center of the top of the container.

And step 202, determining the inclination angle of the gravity in the X direction according to the current acceleration vector information.

In this embodiment, the current acceleration vector information may include: vector data of the acceleration of gravity in X axis, Y axis and Z axis respectively.

It should be noted that, referring to fig. 4, fig. 4 is a set of a side view and a top view of the container in an inclined state, wherein an X axis, a Y axis and a Z axis are a three-axis coordinate system, a distance d is a first distance, a gravity direction always points to the ground vertically, and a gravity component direction is a direction in which gravity is resolved into a plane acting force of the Z axis and the Y axis.

In order to ensure the accuracy of the data, the acceleration vector data of the acceleration sensor needs to be acquired for multiple times within a certain time, and then the average value operation is carried out on the acquired multiple groups of acceleration vector data, so that the error of data acquisition is reduced, and the acceleration vector data is ensured to be closer to the actual true value; for example, the acceleration vector data is acquired multiple times within a preset time period, and the time interval for acquiring the acceleration vector data each time is kept constant, and the average value operation is performed on a plurality of groups of acquired acceleration vector data, and the obtained result is: [ X, Y, Z ].

The formula for calculating the inclination angle of the gravity in the X-axis direction according to the trigonometric function can be:

wherein X is vector data of the gravity acceleration on an X axis, Y is vector data of the gravity acceleration on a Y axis, Z is vector data of the gravity acceleration on a Z axis, and theta is an inclination angle of the gravity on the X direction.

And step 203, determining the inclination angle of the gravity in the YZ plane direction according to the current acceleration vector information.

It should be noted that, in the embodiment of the present application, the inclination angle of gravity in the YZ plane direction may be calculated according to vector data of the acceleration of gravity in the Y axis and vector data of the acceleration of gravity in the Z axis, where the calculation formula of the inclination angle of gravity in the YZ plane direction may be:

y is vector data of the gravity acceleration on the Y axis, Z is vector data of the gravity acceleration on the Z axis, and beta is an inclination angle of the gravity on the YZ plane direction.

Step 204, determining the distance between the condition sensing device and the geometric center of the top of the container.

It should be noted that, in the embodiment of the present application, the distance between the state detecting device and the geometric center of the top of the container may be calculated according to the distance between the state detecting device and the geometric center of the top of the container in the Y-axis direction and the distance between the state detecting device and the geometric center of the top of the container in the Z-axis direction, where the calculation formula of the distance between the state detecting device and the geometric center of the top of the container may be:

where Ly is the distance from the status detecting means to the geometric center of the top of the container in the Y-axis direction, Lz is the distance from the status detecting means to the geometric center of the top of the container in the Z-axis direction, and L is the distance from the status detecting means to the geometric center of the top of the container.

And step 205, determining an error value of the liquid level position according to the horizontal included angle, the inclination angle of gravity in the X direction, and the inclination angle and distance of gravity in the YZ plane direction, and determining liquid level information in the container according to the distance information and the error value measured by the ranging radar.

In one implementation, the error value d ″ may be calculated according to the horizontal angle, the inclination angle of gravity in the X direction, the inclination angle of gravity in the YZ plane direction, and the distance, using the following formula, wherein the formula for calculating the error value is as follows:

d``＝cos(β-α)×L*tanθ (5)

after obtaining an error value for determining the position of the liquid level, the distance information and the error value measured by the range radar may be used to determine the liquid level information within the container. As an example, the distance information measured by the range radar may be used to subtract the error value, and the obtained difference value is the liquid level information in the container. For example, the level information in the container may be calculated using the following equation:

d`＝d-d`` (6)

wherein d is distance information measured by a distance measuring radar, d 'is liquid level information in the container, and d' is an error value.

According to the IBC bucket state detection device of this application embodiment, can be through confirming horizontal contained angle, gravity is at the X direction inclination, gravity is at YZ plane direction inclination and distance, calculate out the error value of liquid level position, subtract the error value and then confirm the liquid level information in the container through range radar measuring distance information, can utilize range radar and acceleration sensor's mounted position, and range radar and acceleration sensor's measured data, can accurately measure the liquid level information in the container based on mathematical algorithm, thereby can realize not destroying, invade the distance of liquid level and measure under the condition of container, the measuring accuracy has been guaranteed.

It should be noted that the ambient temperature can be obtained by providing a temperature sensor on the IBC tub. Optionally, in an embodiment of the present application, as shown in fig. 1, the sensor assembly may further include: a temperature sensor 104 for measuring temperature information of the environment surrounding the IBC drum.

It should be noted that the temperature sensor 104 can include two main types: (1) the contact type temperature sensor is in good contact with a measured object, so that the temperature of the measured object is detected in real time; (2) the non-contact temperature sensor is not in contact with the measured object, and can be used for measuring the surface temperature of a moving object, a small target and an object with small heat capacity or rapid temperature change (transient).

It should be noted that there are many ways to measure the temperature information of the environment around the IBC tank, such as a colorimetric thermometer or a mercury thermometer, and it is understood that the measurement of the temperature information of the environment around the IBC tank can be implemented by different devices, and two examples will be given below to describe the method for measuring the temperature information of the environment around the IBC tank for different devices:

as an example, a colorimetric pyrometer is one type of radiation pyrometer. Based on the principle that the ratio of the radiation intensities at two wavelengths in the radiation emitted by the heated object varies with the actual temperature of the object. The ratio of the radiation intensities at the two wavelengths is measured to obtain the temperature of the heated object.

As an example, the mercury thermometer is one of expansion type thermometers, the freezing point of mercury is-39 ℃, the boiling point of mercury is 356.7 ℃, the measuring temperature range is-39 ℃ to 357 ℃, and the environment temperature can be detected simply and visually.

According to the IBC bucket state detection device of the embodiment of the application, the temperature detection of the IBC bucket surrounding environment can be realized by arranging the temperature sensor, the purpose of acquiring the IBC bucket surrounding environment temperature in real time is achieved, the detection effect of the IBC bucket state is further perfected, and the purpose of remotely monitoring the IBC bucket state information is realized.

It should be noted that identification information representing uniqueness may be set on the IBC bucket. Optionally, in an embodiment of the present application, as shown in fig. 1, the IBC bucket status detecting apparatus 10 may further include an identification module 400. The identification module 400 is used to identify unique coded information of the IBC bucket status detection apparatus 10.

In one implementation, the identification module 400 may contain two-dimensional code information, which is a pattern that is distributed on a plane (in two-dimensional directions) according to a certain rule by using a certain geometric figure, and is black and white, and records data symbol information. The concept of "0" and "1" bit stream forming the internal logic basis of computer is used ingeniously in coding, several geometric forms correspondent to binary system are used to represent literal numerical information, and can be automatically read by means of image input equipment or photoelectric scanning equipment so as to implement automatic information processing.

As an example, a two-dimensional code is provided on one side of the IBC bucket status detecting apparatus 10, the two-dimensional code of each IBC bucket is different, and the independent identity information of the IBC bucket can be identified by scanning the two-dimensional code through an image input device or a photoelectric scanning device.

In one implementation, the identification module 400 may comprise a bar code, which is a graphic identifier that arranges a plurality of black bars and spaces with different widths according to a certain encoding rule to express a set of information. The bar code can mark a lot of information such as the country of manufacture, manufacturer, name of goods, date of manufacture, book classification number, start and stop location of mail, category, date, etc.

As an example, a barcode is provided on one side of the IBC bucket status detecting apparatus 10, the barcode is different for each IBC bucket, and information such as a production date, a composition of the internal liquid, and individual identification information of the IBC bucket can be identified by scanning the barcode with an image input device or an optical scanning device.

In one implementation, the identification module 400 may be an NFC (Near Field Communication) unit, and devices (e.g., mobile phones) using NFC technology may exchange data in a close proximity, and is evolved from integration of contactless radio frequency identification and interconnection technologies, by integrating functions of an inductive card reader, an inductive card, and a point-to-point Communication on a single chip.

As an example, an NFC unit is provided on the IBC bucket state detection apparatus 10 side, and by approaching an apparatus that carries NFC technology to the NFC unit, information related to the IBC bucket, individual identity information, and the like can be identified.

According to IBC bucket state detection device of this application embodiment, realize the discernment to IBC bucket identity information through setting up identification module, the operating personnel of being convenient for acquire the relevant information of IBC bucket, make operating personnel accessible identification module acquire the relevant information of corresponding IBC bucket inside liquid, also convenient maintenance and management to specific IBC bucket.

It should be noted that, the wireless communication module may be disposed on the IBC bucket, and the detected status information is sent to the external device through the wireless communication module, so as to achieve the purpose of remote monitoring. Optionally, in an embodiment of the present application, as shown in fig. 1, the IBC bucket status detecting apparatus 10 may further include a wireless communication module 106. The wireless communication module 106 is connected to the control component 200, and the wireless communication module 106 is configured to transmit the status information of the IBC bucket to an external device.

Wherein, in some embodiments of the present application, the external device includes at least one or more of a terminal device and a server. For example, the external device may be a device with a display screen through which status information of the detected IBC bucket is displayed.

It should be noted that there are many methods for transmitting the IBC bucket status information to the external device, for example, infrared communication, or bluetooth. It is understood that there are many methods for sending the IBC bucket status information to the external device, and two examples are given below to describe specific methods for sending the IBC bucket status information to the external device:

as an example, infrared communication is a communication method for transmitting information by using infrared rays, and generally includes an infrared transmission system and a reception system. The transmitting end modulates the baseband binary signal into a series of pulse train signals and transmits the infrared signal through the infrared transmitting tube. The receiving end converts the received optical pulse into an electric signal, and the electric signal is amplified, filtered and the like and then sent to a demodulation circuit for demodulation, and the electric signal is restored into a binary digital signal and then output.

As an example, Bluetooth technology is a radio technology supporting short-range communication of devices, and short-range data exchange among fixed devices, mobile devices and a building personal area network is realized by using radio waves of 2.4-2.485 Hz.

According to the IBC bucket state detection device of the embodiment of the application, through setting up the wireless communication module, the state information of the IBC bucket is sent to the external equipment, the state of the IBC bucket can be remotely monitored by an operator, and the normal operation of the equipment is guaranteed.

It should be noted that, a power supply module may be provided on the IBC bucket. Optionally, in an embodiment of the present application, as shown in fig. 1, the IBC barrel status detecting device 10 further includes a power supply module 300, the power supply module 300 is connected to the control component 200 and the sensor component 100 respectively, and the power supply module 300 is configured to supply power to the control component 200 and the sensor component 100 respectively.

As an implementation manner, the power supply module 300 may be a lithium battery, which is a type of battery using a non-aqueous electrolyte solution and using lithium metal or a lithium alloy as a positive/negative electrode material, and is implemented to supply power to the control assembly and the sensor assembly by connecting the lithium battery to the control assembly and the sensor assembly.

As one implementation, the power module 300 may be a dry cell that is a voltaic cell with certain absorbents (such as wood chips or gelatin) to make the contents paste-like without overflowing, by connecting the dry cell to the control module and the sensor module to perform the power operation for the control module and the sensor module.

As an implementation manner, the power supply module 300 may be a storage battery, and the storage battery is connected to the control component and the sensor component to implement power supply operation for the control component and the sensor component, and it should be noted that after the storage battery is discharged, the storage battery can regenerate internal active substances in a charging manner — store electric energy as chemical energy; and the battery converts the chemical energy to electrical energy again when discharge is required.

According to the IBC bucket state detection device of the embodiment of the application, the power supply module supplies power for the control assembly and the sensor assembly, so that the stable operation of equipment is guaranteed, the detection device is supported by electric energy, and the detection device can monitor the state of the IBC bucket under the condition without an external power supply.

It should be noted that there are many ways in which the status detection apparatus 10 is installed in the IBC bucket, and two exemplary implementations will be given below.

As an example of one possible implementation, as shown in fig. 5 and 6, an IBC bucket comprises an inner container 2 and a frame 1, the inner container 2 being placed inside the frame 1; the state detecting device 10 is fixed to the frame 1 by a detachable fixing means, wherein the fixing position of the state detecting device 10 is located on the outer surface side of the top of the inner container 2.

For example, detection device one side is provided with linking bridge 3, and linking bridge 3 one side is fixed with stabilizing support 4, and stabilizing support 4 is the setting of U type structure, and stabilizing support 4 agrees with frame 1 shape, and a plurality of locking ports 5 have been seted up with linking bridge 3's rigid coupling position to stabilizing support 4, and the accessible passes staple bolt 6 and realizes the operation of holding tightly of stabilizing support 4 and frame 1 through locking ports 5.

As an example of another possible implementation, referring to FIG. 7, the exterior surface of the top of the container of the IBC cask is provided with a recess 7, and the condition sensing device 10 is removably disposed within the recess 7.

It should be noted that the state detection device 10 is sealed in the groove 7 through the cover plate 9, the cover plate 9 is hinged to one side of the groove 7, the locking shifting plate 8 is rotatably arranged on one side of the top of the container, and when the cover plate 9 is used for sealing the groove 7 through overturning, the locking shifting plate 8 can be used for realizing locking operation on the position of the cover plate 9.

According to IBC bucket state detection device of this application embodiment, dial the board through setting up linking bridge, outrigger, apron and locking and realize the fixed mounting to state detection device, guaranteed to set up on the IBC bucket all the time in the transportation to the IBC bucket state detection device, increased state detection device's stability, prevent because state detection device drops to the influence is to the state testing result of IBC bucket.

In the description of the present application, it is to be understood that the terms "central," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," "circumferential," and the like are used in the orientations and positional relationships indicated in the drawings for convenience in describing the present application and to simplify the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the referenced devices or elements must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and are therefore not to be considered limiting of the present application.

In this application, unless expressly stated or limited otherwise, the terms "mounted," "connected," "secured," and the like are to be construed broadly and can include, for example, fixed connections, removable connections, or integral parts; can be mechanically or electrically connected; they may be directly connected or indirectly connected through intervening media, or they may be connected internally or in any other suitable relationship, unless expressly stated otherwise. The specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art as appropriate.

In this application, unless expressly stated or limited otherwise, the first feature "on" or "under" the second feature may be directly contacting the first and second features or indirectly contacting the first and second features through intervening media. Also, a first feature "on," "over," and "above" a second feature may be directly or diagonally above the second feature, or may simply indicate that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. A first feature being "under," "below," and "beneath" a second feature may be directly under or obliquely under the first feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is at a lesser elevation than the second feature.

Other embodiments of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the invention following, in general, the principles of the invention and including such departures from the present disclosure as come within known or customary practice within the art to which the invention pertains. It is intended that the specification and examples be considered as exemplary only, with a true scope and spirit of the invention being indicated by the following claims.

It will be understood that the invention is not limited to the precise arrangements described above and shown in the drawings and that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the invention is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An IBC bucket status detection apparatus comprising a sensor assembly and a control assembly, wherein,

wherein the status information comprises at least one or more of:

position information, liquid level information, temperature information, and inclination information.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the sensor assembly comprises:

and the positioning module is used for acquiring the position information of the IBC bucket based on a positioning technology.

3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the sensor assembly comprises:

a range radar to measure distance information between a surface of the IBC bucket and a liquid level within a container of the IBC bucket.

4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the sensor assembly further comprises:

and the acceleration sensor is used for measuring the current acceleration vector information of the IBC bucket.

5. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the control component is specifically configured to:

and acquiring the distance information measured by the ranging radar and the current acceleration vector information measured by the acceleration sensor, correcting the distance information according to the current acceleration vector information, acquiring liquid level information in the IBC barrel, and acquiring inclination information of the IBC barrel according to the current acceleration vector information.

6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the sensor assembly comprises:

a temperature sensor for measuring temperature information of an environment surrounding the IBC tub.

7. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising:

and the identification module is used for identifying the unique coding information of the IBC bucket state detection device.

8. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising:

the wireless communication module is connected with the control component and is used for sending the state information of the IBC bucket to external equipment;

wherein the external device at least comprises one or more of a terminal device and a server.

9. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising:

and the power supply module is respectively connected with the control assembly and the sensor assembly and is used for respectively supplying power to the control assembly and the sensor assembly.

10. The apparatus of any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the IBC drum comprises an inner container and a frame, the inner container being disposed within the frame; the state detection device is fixed on the frame by a detachable fixing device, wherein the fixing position of the state detection device is positioned on the outer surface side of the top of the inner container.

11. The apparatus of any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the IBC drum has a recess in an outer surface of a top of a container, the condition detection means being removably disposed in the recess.

12. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the condition sensing device is sealed within the recess by a cover plate.