DE202018004602U1 - Arrangement for use in a device for automatically starting radiosonde - Google Patents

Abstract

Arrangement (1) for use in a device (8) for automatically starting radiosonde, the assembly (1) comprising: - at least one container (2) in which a probe and a balloon are to be arranged, the at least one container ( 2) comprises a lid (3) which is releasably coupled to the at least one container (2), and a first transport unit (4) to be engaged with the lid (3) and by means of which the lid (3 ) is to be moved relative to the at least one container (2) from a first position to a second position.

Description

FIELD OF TECHNOLOGY

The present invention relates to an arrangement for use in a device for automatically starting radiosonde.

STATE OF THE ART

Numerous radiosondes for the measurement of atmospheric properties are known. In the DE 202013104586 U1 For example, a radiosonde for the measurement of atmospheric properties is described, which is connected to a balloon that is filled with a gas lighter than air and generates lift. The radiosonde-balloon combination is allowed to rise into the atmosphere, and as it climbs it measures atmospheric parameters such as air pressure, relative humidity, temperature and wind speed, and wind direction.

In the documents WO 2015/118225 A1 and US 2016/0340015 A1 In addition, a device for automatically starting radiosondes from a ground station is disclosed in each case. In the ground station in the form of a container, a warehouse for storage of open containers is provided, in each of which a balloon and a probe are provided. An open container can be removed from the bearing by means of an x, y, z manipulator or 3D robot and fed through an opening in the container to a starting silo in which the balloon is filled with a gas that is lighter than air is. After releasing the radiosonde another container can be removed from the warehouse and fed to the starting silo. It is considered problematic that the balloon to be provided in the open container becomes slightly brittle.

It is therefore the object of the invention to provide an arrangement for use in a device for automatically starting radiosonde, which prevents the balloon from becoming easily brittle during storage. Certain embodiments should be used in a device according to WO 2015/118225 A1 or US 2016/0340015 A1 be usable.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The invention is defined by the features of the independent protection claim. Some specific embodiments are defined in the dependent claims.

According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided an assembly for use in a device for automatically starting radiosonde, the assembly comprising at least one container in which a probe and a balloon are to be arranged, the at least one container comprising a lid having the at least one container is releasably coupled, and a first transport unit to be engaged with the lid and by means of which the lid is to be moved relative to the at least one container from a first position to a second position.

• • die erste Transporteinheit ist ein Roboter
• • die erste Transporteinheit ist derart ausgelegt, dass der Deckel relativ zu dem mindestens einen Behälter von der ersten Position, in der der mindestens eine Behälter mit dem Deckel verschlossen ist, in die zweite Position, in der der Deckel von dem mindestens einen Behälter entfern worden ist, zu bewegen ist
• • in dem mindestens einen Behälter sind eine Sonde und ein Ballon angeordnet und die Anordnung ist derart ausgelegt, dass der mindestens eine Behälter nach Entfernung des Deckels mittels einer zweiten Transporteinheit zu einem Startsilo zum Starten des Ballons und der Sonde zu bewegen ist
• • die Anordnung ist derart ausgelegt, dass der mindestens eine Behälter nach dem Starten des Ballons und der Sonde mittels der zweiten Transporteinheit zu der ersten Transporteinheit zu bewegen ist, mittels derer der Deckel mit dem mindestens einen Behälter zu koppeln ist
• • die Anordnung ist derart ausgelegt, dass der mindestens eine Behälter nach dem Koppeln des Deckels zu einem Lager zu bewegen ist
• • die Anordnung ist derart ausgelegt, dass der mindestens eine Behälter nach Entfernung des Deckels mittels der ersten Transporteinheit zur Ausrüstung des mindestens einen Behälters mit einer Sonde und einem Ballon in eine Beschickungsstation zu bewegen ist
• • der mindestens eine Behälter umfasst eine erste Kammer für die Anordnung der Sonde und eine zweite Kammer für die Anordnung des Ballons
• • der mindestens eine Behälter ist mit dem Deckel derart zu verschließen, dass ein im Wesentlichen hermetischer oder hermetischer Verschluss entsteht
• • der mindestens eine Behälter und/oder der Deckel umfasst mindestens eine Dichtung
• • der Deckel ist mittels der ersten Transporteinheit relativ zu dem mindestens einen Behälter von der zweiten Position in die erste Position zurück zu bewegen
• • die Anordnung umfasst eine Beschickungsstation
• • die Anordnung umfasst einen Computer
• • die Anordnung umfasst ein Lager für die Lagerung des mindestens einen Behälters
• • die Anordnung umfasst mindestens eine weitere Transporteinheit
• • die Anordnung ist in einem Container anzuordnen
• • in dem Behälter sind eine Sonde und ein Ballon angeordnet
• • in der ersten Kammer ist eine Sonde angeordnet
• • in der zweiten Kammer ist ein Ballon angeordnet
• • die Sonde und der Ballon sind im Lager in dem mindestens einen Behälter angeordnet
• • die erste Transporteinheit umfasst einen mechanischen Greifer, einen Vakuumgreifer oder einen Magnetgreifer

Various embodiments of the present invention include at least one of the features of the following list:

• • The first transport unit is a robot
• The first transport unit is designed such that the lid is removed relative to the at least one container from the first position in which the at least one container is closed with the lid to the second position in which the lid has been removed from the at least one container is to move on
• • In the at least one container, a probe and a balloon are arranged and the arrangement is designed such that the at least one container after removal of the lid by means of a second transport unit to a starting silo to start the balloon and the probe to move
• The arrangement is designed in such a way that, after the balloon and the probe have been started, the at least one container is to be moved by means of the second transport unit to the first transport unit, by means of which the lid is to be coupled to the at least one container
• The arrangement is designed such that the at least one container is to be moved to a bearing after the coupling of the lid
• The arrangement is designed so that the at least one container is to be moved to a loading station after removal of the lid by means of the first transport unit for equipping the at least one container with a probe and a balloon
• The at least one container comprises a first chamber for the arrangement of the probe and a second chamber for the arrangement of the balloon
• The at least one container is to be closed with the lid in such a way that a substantially hermetic or hermetic closure is produced
• • The at least one container and / or the lid comprises at least one seal
• The cover is relative to the at least one container by means of the first transport unit move back from the second position to the first position
• • The arrangement includes a loading station
• • The arrangement includes a computer
• The arrangement comprises a bearing for the storage of the at least one container
• • The arrangement comprises at least one further transport unit
• • The arrangement is to be arranged in a container
• • in the container, a probe and a balloon are arranged
• • In the first chamber, a probe is arranged
• • in the second chamber, a balloon is arranged
• • The probe and the balloon are arranged in the bearing in the at least one container
• • The first transport unit comprises a mechanical gripper, a vacuum gripper or a magnetic gripper

Considerable advantages can be achieved with the present invention. An arrangement for use in a device for automatically starting radiosonde is provided according to the present invention. The balloon is stored in a closed container together with the probe in a warehouse. With the help of the lid, an air exchange during the storage time of the container in the warehouse can be largely reduced. In particular, it is not possible that ozone from the environment gets inside the closed container. Therefore, the balloon provided in the container becomes less easily brittle. In other words, the allowable storage time of the balloon in the bearing can be increased by the substantially hermetic or hermetic closure of the container with the lid.

If necessary, the container with the balloon and the probe can be removed from the warehouse, eg. B. with a robot or other handling unit. The container is to be fed to a first transport unit, by means of which the lid is to be moved from a first, closed position to a second position, in which the lid has been removed from the container. The container with the balloon and the probe can then be supplied with a second transport unit to a starting silo, in which the balloon is filled with a gas that is lighter than air. After releasing the radiosonde from the starting silo, the now empty container is to be moved again to the first transport unit, which again couples the lid, which has usually been held by the first transport unit during the starting process of the radiosonde, to the container. Subsequently, the empty container can be returned to the camp.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, the empty container can be supplied from the warehouse to the first transport unit, by means of which the lid is to be decoupled from the container, and then the empty container can be fed to a loading station, in which the empty container with a new balloon and a replenished with a new probe. The now refilled container is then to be moved to the first transport unit, which couples the lid to the container. Then the refilled and capped container is to be moved into the warehouse.

Movements between the warehouse and the first transport unit and between the first transport unit and the loading station can be performed with the second transport unit or at least one further transport unit.

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• 1 FIG. 12 is a schematic perspective view of an arrangement for use in an apparatus for automatically starting radiosondes in accordance with at least some embodiments of the present invention;
• 2 FIG. 12 is a schematic side view of an arrangement for use in a device for automatically starting radiosondes in accordance with at least some embodiments of the present invention;
• 3 10 is a schematic view, seen from above, of an arrangement for use in a device for automatically starting radiosondes in accordance with at least some embodiments of the present invention, and
• 4 FIG. 12 is a schematic side view of an apparatus for automatically starting radiosonde, which provides an arrangement for use in a device for automatically starting radiosonde in accordance with at least some embodiments of the present invention.

EMBODIMENTS

The term "transport unit" in this document means a device by means of which the at least one container is to be moved or by means of which the lid of the at least one container is to be moved or by means of which the at least one container is to be moved together with the lid. Examples of a transport unit are robots with a mechanical gripper, robots with a Bernoulli gripper, robots with a magnetic gripper, conveyor belts or the like. A transport unit can move in one direction, in two different directions or in three different directions. Additionally, in accordance with some embodiments of the present invention, a transport may rotate about one axis, about two different axes, or about three different axes.

In 1 is a schematic perspective view of an arrangement 1 for use in a device for automatically starting radiosonde in accordance with at least some embodiments of the present invention. The order 1 includes a container 2 in which a probe and a balloon are to be arranged. The container 2 can be shaped on the inside so that the probe and the balloon are to be arranged in a defined position in a defined position. The probe and the balloon are connected to each other in the container by means of a cord. The container 2 also includes a lid 3 that with the container 2 is releasably coupled. In other words, the lid 3 can on the container 2 put on or moved to this and be removed from the container.

Usually, the container comprises 2 or the lid 3 at least one seal. By means of the seal is the container 2 im with the lid 3 closed state hermetically or substantially hermetically sealed, so that no air exchange or substantially no exchange of air between the interior of the container 2 in which the balloon is to be arranged, and the environment happens. This can prevent the balloon from being stored in the container 2 quickly becomes brittle.

The container 2 comprises a first chamber according to some embodiments of the present invention 12 for the arrangement of the probe and a second chamber 13 for the arrangement of the balloon. In other words, the container 2 is configured such that the balloon and the probe in the container 2 are to be arranged spatially separated. Between the first chamber 12 and the second chamber 13 For example, an air-impermeable partition wall can be provided. This will be the second chamber 13 reduced volume for the storage of the balloon. The amount of air inside the second chamber 13 is therefore relatively low.

The arrangement further comprises a first transport unit 4 that with the lid 3 is to be engaged and by means of which the lid 3 relative to the container 2 from a first position to a second position. In the first position, the lid is coupled to the container. Usually the lid is 3 in the first position on the container 2 placed. In the second position is the lid 3 completely from the container 2 away. The removal of the lid 3 from the container 2 For example, by lifting the lid 3 from the container 2 or by sliding the lid to the side 3 relative to the container 2 respectively. Of course, an opposite movement from the second position to the first position by means of the first transport unit 4 respectively.

The arrangement described in this document 1 is suitable in a device 8th to find automatic starting of radiosonde use. Such a device 8th is in 4 shown in more detail.

In 2 is a schematic side view of an arrangement 1 for use in a device 8th for automatically starting radiosondes in accordance with at least some embodiments of the present invention. The order 1 includes a container 2 in which a probe and a balloon are to be arranged, wherein the at least one container 2 a lid 3 comprising, with the at least one container 2 is releasably coupled. Furthermore, the arrangement comprises 1 a first transport unit 4 that with the lid 3 is to be engaged and by means of which the lid 3 relative to the at least one container 2 from a first position to a second position.

The lid 3 is in 2 in one with the container 2 shown closed state. A coupling part 14 the first transport unit 4 is to be engaged with the lid. This can usually be done by mechanical, magnetic or pneumatic means. The coupling part 14 may be, for example, a mechanical gripper, a magnetic gripper or a suction gripper or vacuum gripper.

The coupling part 14 is with the lid 3 so engage that the lid 3 relative to the container 2 to move. Such a movement, for example, by moving the lid 3 relative to the container 2 according to arrow A respectively. Also, such a movement, for example, by raising or lowering the lid 3 relative to the container 2 according to arrow B respectively. In addition, it is also possible that the lid 3 in the direction A and B to move, for example by means of an industrial robot.

In 3 is a schematic view, seen from above, of an arrangement 1 for use in a device 8th for automatically starting radiosondes in accordance with at least some embodiments of the present invention. The coupling part 14 is with the lid 3 so engage that the lid 3 relative to the container 2 to move. Such a movement, for example, by moving the lid 3 relative to the container 2 according to arrow A and / or arrow C respectively.

In 4 is a schematic side view of a device 8th for automatically starting radiosonde, in which an arrangement 1 for use in a device 8th for automatically starting radiosondes in accordance with at least some embodiments of the present invention. A container 2 , in which a probe and a balloon are arranged, is from the camp 6 the device 8th to the first transport unit 4 to convey, for example, with an x, y, z manipulator. After removal of the lid 3 from the container 2 is the now open container 2 by means of a second transport device 5 a starting silo 9 from which the radiosonde can be released into the atmosphere after filling the balloon with a gas lighter than air. The container 2 is then the first transport unit 4 with the second transport unit 5 attributed, leaving the empty container 2 with the lid 3 can be coupled again. The empty container 2 can then the camp 6 a device 8th be fed for automatic start of radiosonde. The movement described above is usually completely automated.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, the evacuated container 2 after removal of the lid 3 by means of the first transport device 4 fed to a loading station. Such a station may also be called loading station, filling station, terminal or the like. In the loading station it is possible the container 2 to equip again with a probe and a balloon. Also, according to some embodiments, it is possible to remove an empty container and / or to provide a new, filled container of the device via the loading station. Subsequently, the refilled or new container 2 after placing the lid 3 by means of the first transport unit 4 be supplied to the camp. The request for an empty container 2 from the warehouse to the loading station by a user can be done for example by pressing a button. For example, the return of a container from the loading station to the warehouse by a user can also be done by pressing another button.

According to other embodiments of the present invention, the arrangement comprises a computer 10 , By means of the computer 10 a user can create a container 2 in stock 6 a device 8th to automatically start radiosondes and to transport them to the loading station 7 Request. Also the return of the container 2 to the camp 6 can by means of the computer 10 be performed. The filling status of the containers 2 in stock 6 can be done by a user using the computer 10 be monitored. Also, the computer can 10 for controlling the transport of a container 2 from the warehouse 6 to the starting silo 9 or be used in the opposite direction. In particular, the computer can 10 for controlling the transport units 4 . 5 Find use.

It should be understood that the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the particular structures, method steps, or materials disclosed herein, but their equivalents may be extended to those of ordinary skill in the relevant arts. It will further be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not to be construed as limiting.

Reference throughout this specification to a single embodiment or to any embodiment means that a function, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, the terms "in a single embodiment" or "in any embodiment" throughout the specification do not necessarily all refer to the same embodiment. When referring to a numerical value having a term such as "about" or "substantially", the exact numerical value is also disclosed.

As used herein, a plurality of articles, structural elements, compositional elements, and / or materials may be presented in a common list for convenience. However, these lists should be understood as identifying each element of the list individually as a separate and unique element. Therefore, no single element of such a list should be considered a de facto equivalent of any other element of the same list solely based on its representation in a common group without Be aware of the opposite. In addition, various embodiments and examples of the present invention may be referred to herein along with alternatives to the various components thereof. It goes without saying that such embodiments, examples and alternatives are not to be construed as de facto equivalents of one another, but are to be regarded as separate and autonomous representations of the present invention.

Furthermore, the described features, structures, or properties may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. In the following description, numerous specific details are given, e.g. Examples of lengths, widths, shapes, etc., to better understand embodiments of the invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the invention may be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or with other methods, components, materials, and so forth. In other instances, well-known structures, materials, or operations have not been illustrated or described in detail so as not to obscure aspects of the invention.

While the foregoing examples are illustrative of the principles of the present invention in one or more particular applications, it will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that numerous modifications will be made without the inventive faculty and without departing from the principles and concepts of the invention regarding the form, use and details of the implementation. Accordingly, it is not intended that the invention be limited otherwise than by the claims set forth below.

The verbs "comprise" and "contain" are used in this document as open limitations that neither exclude nor require the existence of unlisted features. The features listed in the dependent claims are freely combinable with each other, unless expressly stated otherwise. Further, the use of "one", that is, the singular form, throughout this document is to be understood as meaning that a plurality are not excluded.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY

At least some embodiments of the present invention find industrial application in devices for automatically starting radiosonde.

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Cited patent literature

• DE 202013104586 U1 [0002]
• WO 2015/118225 A1 [0003, 0004]
• US 2016/0340015 A1 [0003, 0004]

Claims (18)

Arrangement (1) for use in a device (8) for automatically starting radiosonde, the arrangement (1) comprising: - At least one container (2) in which a probe and a balloon are to be arranged, wherein the at least one container (2) comprises a lid (3) which is releasably coupled to the at least one container (2), and - A first transport unit (4) to be engaged with the lid (3) and by means of which the lid (3) relative to the at least one container (2) to move from a first position to a second position. The arrangement (1) according to Claim 1 wherein the first transport unit (4) is a robot. The arrangement (1) according to Claim 1 or 2 wherein the first transport unit (4) is designed such that the lid (3) is closed relative to the at least one container (2) from the first position in which the at least one container (2) is closed with the lid (3), in the second position in which the lid (3) has been removed from the at least one container (2) to move. The arrangement (1) according to one of Claims 1 - 3 wherein in the at least one container (2) a probe and a balloon are arranged and the arrangement (1) is designed such that the at least one container (2) after removal of the lid (3) by means of a second transport unit (5) a start silo (9) to start the balloon and the probe is to move. The arrangement (1) according to one of Claims 1 - 4 wherein the arrangement (1) is designed such that the at least one container (2) after starting the balloon and the probe by means of the second transport unit (5) to move to the first transport unit (4) by means of which the lid ( 3) with the at least one container (2) is to be coupled. The arrangement (1) according to one of Claims 1 - 5 wherein the assembly (1) is designed such that the at least one container (2) is movable after coupling the lid (3) to a bearing (6). The arrangement (1) according to one of Claims 1 - 6 wherein the assembly (1) is adapted to move the at least one container (2) into a loading station (7) after removal of the lid (3) for equipping the at least one container (2) with a probe and a balloon , The arrangement (1) according to one of Claims 1 - 7 wherein the at least one container (2) comprises a first chamber (12) for the arrangement of the probe and a second chamber (13) for the arrangement of the balloon. The arrangement (1) according to one of Claims 1 - 8th wherein the at least one container (2) is to be closed with the lid (3) such that a substantially hermetic or hermetic seal is formed. The arrangement (1) according to one of Claims 1 - 9 wherein the at least one container (2) and / or the lid (3) comprises at least one seal. The arrangement (1) according to one of Claims 1 - 10 wherein the lid (3) is to be moved back from the second position to the first position by means of the first transport unit (4) relative to the at least one container (2). The arrangement (1) according to one of Claims 1 - 11 wherein the assembly (1) comprises a loading station. The arrangement (1) according to one of Claims 1 - 12 wherein the assembly (1) comprises a computer (10). The arrangement (1) according to one of Claims 1 - 13 , wherein the arrangement (1) comprises a bearing (6) for the storage of the at least one container (2). The arrangement (1) according to one of Claims 1 - 14 , wherein the arrangement (1) comprises at least one further transport unit. The arrangement (1) according to one of Claims 1 - 15 in which the arrangement (1) is to be arranged in a container (11). The arrangement (1) according to one of Claims 1 - 16 , wherein in the container (2) a probe and a balloon are arranged. The arrangement (1) according to one of Claims 1 - 17 wherein the first transport unit (4) comprises a mechanical gripper, a vacuum gripper or a magnetic gripper.

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