JP2002297707A - Method and device for collecting and processing field information, and connection controller for electrically fused joint - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To save labor for preparing a document and inputting management information accompanied to execution. SOLUTION: Joint information and fusion information read from bar codes 2 by an EF bar code controller 6 are stored in a memory 10 as a database, together with information of an execution position provided based on a radio wave received by a mobile GPS reception antenna 7 from GPS satellites 8, 9, when PE pipes 3, 4 are connected using an EF joint 1. The GPS antenna 7 is equipped to the EF joint to enhance precision of detection for the execution position. The information stored in the memory 10 transmitted to a server 13 via the Internet 12 or the like after the execution is finished, to constitute the database. A host computer 14 prepares automatically an execution report and a made-up drawing using the data base to conduct management by a map system.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a site information collection process for collecting information at a construction site where a pipe network is laid, creating construction report documents, updating a map system for managing a pipeline network, and accepting construction work. A method and an apparatus, particularly a pipe made of a synthetic resin such as polyethylene (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as “PE”) and connected by an electric fusion joint (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as “EF joint”). The present invention relates to an electric fusion joint connection control device used for forming a net.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, city gas piping networks and the like include:
A PE pipe or the like is used, and connection by an EF joint is performed. A heating wire heater is embedded in the EF joint, and the connection of the PE pipe can be easily performed at the connection site by utilizing a partial melting state due to heat generated during energization. In general, city gas piping networks are buried underground, and high reliability is required for connection parts. In the connection of PE pipes and the like using electric fusion joints, a bar that represents in advance each electric fusion joint with information including the specifications of the joint and fusion information such as current and energization time during energization. Attach a code etc. If an EF barcode fusion system including an EF barcode controller as an electric fusion joint connection control device is used, fusion under highly reliable conditions can be easily performed.

When a construction work for laying a piping network is performed, a construction company in charge of the construction creates and submits a construction report and a completed drawing to a city gas company. The city gas company will inspect the construction work based on the submitted documents. Also,
At the city gas company, the person in charge updates the map system by inputting pipe information and joint information to the map system as map information for managing the entire piping network based on the construction report and the finished model. At the same time, construction costs are estimated. In other words, the construction company manually creates a report such as a construction report and a completed drawing and submits it to the city gas company. Based on the report document, the person in charge uses the conduit information to the map system. And the input of joint information and the estimation of construction costs.

[0004]

When laying a piping network or the like using an EF joint, power supply control for connecting a PE pipe using an EF joint can be automated using an EF barcode fusion system or the like. Highly reliable construction can be performed. However, a great deal of manpower is required for the creation of various documents and the input of information for updating the map system for managing the piping network in connection with the construction. The creation of these documents is necessary to record the details of construction and perform accurate inspections. If information for piping network management is not entered, the entire piping network including the construction part will be effectively managed. It becomes difficult.

An object of the present invention is to provide an on-site information collection processing method and apparatus, and an electric fusion joint connection control apparatus, which can save labor in inputting document creation and management information during construction.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention reads related information that can be associated with construction information including piping material identification information and construction conditions at a construction site where a piping network is laid.
While performing plumbing work using the plumbing material according to the construction conditions, the position of the site is automatically detected using the global positioning system, and identification information about the plumbing material and position information about the site position are stored. And construct a database as a piping network, and based on the constructed database,
This is a site information collection and processing method characterized by preparing report documents related to construction work, updating a map system for managing a piping network, and performing acceptance of construction work.

According to the present invention, at a construction site for laying a piping network, identification information on the piping material and construction conditions when the piping material is used are determined from related information such as a bar code for the piping material. Read construction information including. The location of the construction site is automatically detected using a global positioning system. When the identification information of the piping material and the construction conditions and the position information on the site location are stored and a database as a piping network is constructed, the update of the report documents related to the construction work and the map system for the piping network management, The labor of inputting information can be saved, and it can be automatically performed by using the identification information and the related information such as the construction conditions and the position information in the database, so that the labor can be saved.

Further, the present invention reads related information which can be associated with construction information including piping material identification information and construction conditions at a construction site where a piping network is laid, and according to the read construction conditions, reads the relevant information. When using the, the identification information and the construction conditions, collecting the position information about the site position automatically detected using a global positioning system, database construction means to construct a database, A site information collection and processing device characterized by including document creation means for creating a report document related to construction work based on a database constructed in the database construction means.

According to the present invention, at a site where a construction work for laying a pipe using a piping material is performed, related information such as a bar code associated with the identification information on the piping material and the construction information including the construction conditions is provided. Read. The execution condition is information indicating an execution method when the piping material is used. The database construction means collects relevant information including identification information and construction conditions when performing construction in accordance with construction conditions read at the construction site, and automatically detects site locations using a global positioning system. We also collect location information about and build a database. The document creation means creates a report document related to the construction work based on the database constructed by the database construction means. The construction of the database by the database construction means can be performed automatically by collecting the relevant information including the identification information of the piping material and the construction conditions and the position information, and the document creation means automatically creates the report document. Therefore, labor saving can be achieved by omitting human labor.

Further, the present invention is characterized in that the present invention further comprises a map updating means for updating a map system for managing the piping network based on a database constructed in the database construction means.

According to the present invention, the map updating means updates the piping system management map system based on the database constructed in the database construction means. Since the input for updating the map information can be automatically performed, labor can be saved by eliminating human labor.

Further, the present invention reads related information which can be associated with construction information including piping material identification information and construction conditions at a construction site where a piping network is laid, and reads the relevant piping material in accordance with the read construction conditions. When using the, the identification information and the construction conditions, collecting the position information about the site position automatically detected using a global positioning system, database construction means to construct a database, A map updating means for updating a piping system management map system based on a database constructed in the database constructing means.

[0013] According to the present invention, at a site where a construction work for laying a piping using a piping material is performed, relevant information such as a bar code associated with the identification information on the piping material and the construction information including the construction conditions is stored. Read. The execution condition is information indicating an execution method when the piping material is used. The database construction means collects relevant information including identification information and construction conditions when performing construction in accordance with construction conditions read at the construction site, and automatically detects site locations using a global positioning system. We also collect location information about and build a database. The map updating means updates the piping system management map system based on the database constructed by the database construction means. The construction of the database by the database construction means can be performed automatically by collecting construction information including piping material identification information and construction conditions and position information, and the map updating means automatically inputs map information. Since it can be performed, labor saving can be achieved by omitting manpower.

Further, the present invention is characterized by further comprising a construction cost estimating means for estimating a construction cost for laying the piping network based on a database constructed by the database construction means.

According to the present invention, the construction cost for laying the piping network is accumulated by the construction cost estimating means on the basis of the database constructed in the database construction means. It is not necessary to perform this operation, and labor can be saved.

Further, the present invention reads related information which can be associated with construction information including piping material identification information and construction conditions at a site of construction work for laying a piping network, and reads the piping material in accordance with the read construction conditions. When using the, the identification information and the construction conditions, collecting the position information about the site position automatically detected using a global positioning system, database construction means to construct a database, A site information collecting and processing apparatus further comprising construction cost estimating means for estimating a construction cost for laying a piping network based on a database constructed in the database construction means.

According to the present invention, at a site where a construction work for laying a piping using a piping material is performed, related information such as a bar code associated with the identification information on the piping material and the construction information including the construction conditions is stored. Read. The execution condition is information indicating an execution method when the piping material is used. The database construction means collects relevant information including identification information and construction conditions when performing construction in accordance with construction conditions read at the construction site, and automatically detects site locations using a global positioning system. We also collect location information about and build a database. The construction cost estimating means accumulates the construction cost for laying the piping network based on the database constructed in the database construction means. The construction of the database by the database construction means can be performed automatically by collecting the relevant information including the piping material identification information and the construction conditions and the position information, and the construction of the database in the database construction means by the construction cost integrating means. , The construction cost for laying the piping network is estimated, so that it is not necessary to manually perform the processing associated with the estimation of the construction cost, and labor can be saved.

Further, the present invention provides a method for connecting a synthetic resin pipe to a fusion spliced joint, which is provided in advance with the fusion spliced joint, and a fusion splicing information indicating an energizing condition when the fusion spliced joint is used. In the electric fusion joint connection control device, which is energized and connected according to the read fusion information according to the read fusion information, the position detection means for detecting the current position using the global positioning system, Fusing information,
And a joint information, and a database storing means for converting the position information about the current position detected by the position detecting means into a database and storing the same, and the joint information, fusion information and position information in a database stored in the database storing means. And an information communication means capable of transmitting the information via an information communication network.

According to the present invention, at the site where the synthetic resin pipe is connected using the electric fusion joint, the joint information and the fusion information provided in advance in the electric fusion joint are read and the electric fusion used. Information about the joint and energization conditions when using the electrofusion joint can be collected. Since the position detecting means detects the current position using the global positioning system, the position information of the construction site can be reliably collected. The joint information, the fusion information and the position information are formed into a database and stored in a database storage unit, and the information communication unit transmits the joint information, the fusion information and the position information stored in the database storage unit via an information communication network. Therefore, by connecting a server device or the like to the communication network, the processing of the information in the database can be performed with reduced labor.

[0020]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 shows, as an embodiment of the present invention, a schematic system configuration for performing on-site information collection processing in a construction work for laying a piping network. In order to lay a pipe network of city gas, this work proceeds according to the work conditions represented by the bar code 2 attached to the EF joint 1 as a pipe material in advance. The bar code 2 displays identification information including joint information such as a manufacturer and specifications of the EF joint 1 and fusion information about construction conditions such as energizing conditions for connecting the PE pipes 3 and 4, It can be read by the barcode reader 5. The fitting information includes the fitting type,
Includes size, manufacturer, production lot, etc. The fusion information includes a voltage value, a fusion time, a set resistance value, an environmental temperature correction coefficient, and the like. The EF barcode controller 6
In accordance with the fusion information read by the bar code reader 5, the power supply to the EF joint 1 is controlled, and the EF joint 1 is melted to connect the PE tubes 3 and 4. The EF barcode controller 6 also has a power supply control function to the EF joint 1, a time management function, a temperature measurement function, and the like.

In the present embodiment, a portable GPS receiving antenna 7 is attached to the EF joint 1, and a plurality of GPS satellites 8,
9 Global Positioning System (Global Positio
ningSystem) radio waves can be received to detect the location of the construction site. The position information indicating the site position detected based on the radio waves from the GPS satellites 8 and 9 is:
At the time of fusion of the EF joint 1, the joint information and the fusion information obtained from the bar code reader 5 are put into a database and stored in the storage device 10. The installation position can improve detection accuracy by attaching the GPS receiving antenna 7 to the EF joint 1. In addition, even when the butt joint is performed without using the EF joint 1, for example,
Using a barcode system and GPS, similar site information can be collected.

The EF barcode controller 6 includes a configuration necessary for performing a process of detecting a site position based on a radio wave received by the GPS receiving antenna 7. Also, instead of providing a configuration for position detection in the EF barcode controller 6, a portable terminal device having a function of performing position detection based on GPS is separately prepared, and the position detection output is output to the EF barcode. The data may be input to the code controller 6.

The EF bar code controller 6
A storage device 10 is provided inside, and stores joint information and fusion information read by the barcode reader 5 and position information obtained based on GPS when the EF joint 1 is fused,
It can be stored as a database. The fusion information includes information read by the barcode reader 5,
Data such as worker information, fusion date and time, environmental temperature, and presence / absence of abnormality are additionally stored. The worker information is set in the EF barcode controller 6 in advance. The fusion date and time, the environmental temperature, and the presence / absence of an abnormality are supplemented by a function of the EF barcode controller 6. The joint information, the fusion information, and the position information stored in a database in the storage device 10 are transferred to the construction company terminal 11 which is a computer of the construction company in charge of the construction using the EF joint 1 after the on-site work is completed. . The transfer is performed via a communication interface 6a as information communication means provided in the EF barcode controller 6. The information once transferred to the construction company terminal 11 is further sent to a server 13 of a city gas company or the like that manages a piping network via a communication network such as the Internet 12 and accumulated to form a database.

FIG. 2 shows an example of an input screen on the construction company terminal 11. For the database of the construction using the EF joint 1, the work of registering, changing, inquiring, and deleting the work results together with information and data automatically input by the EF barcode controller 6 at the construction site. Can be performed on a single screen.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the portable GPS receiving antenna 7 is installed at the time of connecting the joint, and the joint position information at the time of connecting the joint is automatically acquired. Further, a bar code 2 in which fitting information (fitting type, size, maker, manufacturing lot, etc.) is previously attached to the EF fitting 1, and is read by a bar code reader 5 attached to the storage device 10. The acquired position information is stored as a database in the storage device 10 together with the position information read from the barcode 2. When the resin pipes such as the PE pipes 3 and 4 are to be fusion bonded, the storage device 10 is incorporated in the EF barcode controller 6 which is a fusion control apparatus, and fusion information (fusion date and time, environmental temperature, voltage Values, fusing time, presence / absence of abnormalities, etc.) are simultaneously stored in a database. The database stored in the storage device 10 is temporarily transferred to a computer such as a construction company terminal 11 or a portable terminal after completion of the site work, and is transferred to the server 13 via the Internet 12.
Sent to and stored.

The database includes various detailed data such as worker information, set resistance values of joints and environmental temperature correction coefficients. When creating the construction report, the server 13
Then, only necessary data is extracted from these data, converted into construction report data, and transferred to the host computer 14. Host computer 1 as means for preparing documents
In 4, the construction report is created based on the transferred construction report data.

FIG. 3 shows an example of the format of a construction report.
Conventionally, a person in charge of a construction company manually prepares such a construction report after completion of construction, receives inspection, and receives payment of construction costs. In this embodiment, the EF joint 1
Since the construction report can be automatically issued from the host computer 14 for the construction using, the labor saving of creation of the construction report can be achieved.

The server 13 shown in FIG. 1 is provided with a completion sign input field when transmitting construction report data to the host computer 14, and inputs a completion sign when a series of works (construction order) is completed. To be done. When the input of the completion sign is confirmed on the server 13 side, drafting data including position information, joint information, piping information, and the like,
Inspection data including fitting information and piping information is extracted from the database, converted, and converted to the host computer 1.
4 is sent. The host computer 14 as a map updating unit includes an automatic drafting system that creates a finished drawing or the like based on the drafting data transferred from the server 13, and automatically inputs and updates data to the map system.

The finished drawing is created by writing the actual construction results in red on a plan drawing created before construction. The drawings are described in detail in plan views, sectional views, and the like. When laying a pipe network of city gas, it is often necessary to bury the PE pipes 3 and 4 in the ground, so there are many parts that cannot be understood unless actually constructed. In the present embodiment, the joint information in the database,
Based on the fusion information and the position information, a finished drawing can be automatically created. In the finished drawing, a report of inspection results for the acceptance of construction, etc. is also posted, and a report of final construction completion is also posted.

The inspection data transferred from the server 13 is processed by the automatic inspection system of the host computer 14, and the construction cost is settled. That is, the automatic inspection system functions as construction cost estimating means for accumulating the construction cost for laying the piping network based on the inspection data extracted from the database constructed in the server 13 which is the database construction means. The construction cost estimating means accumulates the construction cost for laying the piping network based on the database constructed in the database construction means.Therefore, there is no need to manually perform the processing involved in estimating the construction cost, thus saving labor. Can be planned.

FIGS. 4 and 5 show the host computer 1.
4 shows an example of a map for piping network management output by a map system provided in the system 4. The host computer 14 can create not only documents related to the construction work such as a construction report and a finished drawing, but also map information for managing the entire piping network including the constructed section. The map system displays a map of the area where the city gas piping network is laid, as shown in FIG. 4, and the circled portion can be enlarged to show detailed information as shown in FIG. it can.

Although the construction and use of the database are performed on the network by the construction company terminal 11, the server 13, and the host computer 14,
The configuration of such a system can be changed, and
It can be executed on one computer or distributed among many computers. Although the EF joint 1 is attached with joint information and fusion information by a bar code 2, it is possible to use magnetically recorded information,
Information recorded on a C chip or the like can also be used. In addition, the information to be used is not limited to the information directly attached to the piping material such as the EF joint 1, but any other information may be readable at the construction site.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the construction information such as the joint information, the fusion information, and the position information collected at the site is stored in a database and used, so that the plumbing work → the construction report A series of tasks such as creation → creation of a finished drawing → reflection to the map system → estimation of construction costs is automated, and work efficiency and cost can be reduced. Such a concept can be applied not only to the case of using the EF joint 1 but also to general construction work for laying a piping network.

That is, by combining an existing system such as a barcode system and an automatic position detection system using GPS, site information is automatically made into a database. The database is transferred and stored in the server 13 through the Internet 12. When a series of works is completed, necessary data is extracted from the server 13 and transferred to the host computer 14. Host computer 1
4 is equipped with an automatic drafting system, map system, and automatic inspection system, which automatically performs everything from creation of construction reports to creation of ready-made drawings by the automatic drafting system, input / update to the map system, and estimation of construction costs. A system can be built to do this.

[0035]

As described above, according to the present invention, at a construction site of a plumbing construction, the construction information including the identification information on the plumbing material from the related information such as the barcode, and the construction conditions when the plumbing material is used. The information is read and the piping network is laid according to the read construction conditions. The on-site position is automatically detected using the global positioning system, stored together with the identification information of the piping material and the construction conditions, and a database is constructed as a piping network. You can save time and effort. When preparing construction work report documents and updating the map system for piping network management, it is possible to automatically perform work using identification information, construction conditions, and location information stored in the database. And labor savings can be achieved.

Further, according to the present invention, when using a piping material in accordance with the construction conditions read from the barcode at the site where the construction of the piping network is laid, the identification information of the piping material and the construction conditions are collected. It also collects location information on site locations that are automatically detected using the Global Positioning System and builds a database. A report related to the construction work is created based on the database constructed by the database construction means. The construction of the database can be automatically performed by collecting the identification information of the piping material, the construction conditions, and the position information. Since report documents can be automatically created based on the constructed database, labor can be saved by eliminating human labor.

Further, according to the present invention, the map system for managing the piping network can be automatically updated based on the constructed database, so that labor can be saved by eliminating manual labor.

Further, according to the present invention, when the piping material is used in accordance with the construction conditions read from the barcode at the site where the construction of the piping network is laid, the identification information of the piping material and the construction conditions are collected. It also collects location information on site locations that are automatically detected using the Global Positioning System and builds a database. Based on the database constructed in the database construction means, a report document relating to the construction work is created, and map information for updating a map system for managing a piping network is input. The construction of the database can be automatically performed by collecting the identification information of the piping material, the construction conditions, and the position information. Since the map system for managing the piping network can be automatically updated based on the constructed database, it is possible to save labor and save labor.

Further, according to the present invention, since the construction cost for laying the piping network is accumulated based on the database, it is not necessary to manually perform the process for accumulating the construction cost, and it is possible to save labor. it can.

Further, according to the present invention, when the piping material is used in accordance with the construction conditions read from the bar code at the site where the construction of the piping network is laid, the identification information of the piping material and the construction conditions are collected. It also collects location information on site locations that are automatically detected using the Global Positioning System and builds a database. The construction cost for laying the piping network is accumulated based on the database constructed in the database construction means, so that it is not necessary to manually perform the processing associated with the construction cost accumulation, and it is possible to save labor. .

Further, according to the present invention, at the site where the synthetic resin pipe is connected by using the electric fusion joint, the joint information and the fusion information provided in advance to the electric fusion joint are read and the electric fusion joint to be used is read. Collects information about the joints and the energizing conditions when using the electrofusion joints, and stores them in the database storage means together with the position information of the construction site detected by the position detection means using the global positioning system. Since the data can be stored in a database and stored, it is possible to save time and labor for inputting information in the processing for forming the database. Since the information communication means sends out the joint information, the fusion information and the position information stored in the database storage means via the information communication network, a server device or the like is connected to the communication network, and the information stored in the database is transmitted. Processing can be performed with reduced labor.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a site information automatic collection system as one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an input screen of a construction company terminal 11 of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a construction report created by a host computer 14 of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a map displayed by a map system provided in the host computer 14 of FIG.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a part circled in FIG. 4 in detail.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 EF joint 2 Barcode 3, 4 PE pipe 5 Barcode reader 6 EF barcode controller 6a Communication interface 7 GPS receiving antenna 8, 9 GPS satellite 10 Storage device 11 Construction company terminal 12 Internet 13 Server 14 Host computer

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Claims (7)

[Claims] At a construction work site for laying a piping network, relevant information that can be associated with construction information including construction information and piping material identification information is read, and piping work using the piping material in accordance with the construction conditions is read. , Automatically detect the site location using the global positioning system, store the identification information about the piping material and the location information about the site location, build a database as a piping network, A site information collection and processing method characterized by creating report documents related to construction work based on the constructed database, updating a map system for managing a piping network, and performing construction work acceptance. 2. At a construction site where a piping network is laid, related information that can be associated with the construction information including the identification information of the piping material and the construction condition is read, and the piping material is used in accordance with the read construction condition. A database construction means for collecting the identification information and the construction conditions, and position information about a site position automatically detected by using a global positioning system, and constructing a database; And a document creating means for creating a report document related to the construction work based on the database constructed in (1). 3. The on-site information collection process according to claim 2, further comprising a map updating unit that updates a map system for managing the piping network based on a database constructed by the database construction unit. apparatus. 4. At a construction site where a piping network is laid, related information that can be associated with construction information including piping material identification information and construction conditions is read, and the piping material is used in accordance with the read construction conditions. A database construction means for collecting the identification information and the construction conditions, and position information about a site position automatically detected by using a global positioning system, and constructing a database; A map updating means for updating a map system for managing a piping network based on a database constructed in the field. 5. The construction cost estimating means for estimating construction cost for laying the piping network based on a database constructed by the database construction means. An on-site information collection and processing device as described in 6. At a site of a construction work for laying a piping network, related information that can be associated with the construction information including the identification information of the piping material and the construction condition is read, and the piping material is used in accordance with the read construction condition. A database construction means for collecting the identification information and the construction conditions, and position information about a site position automatically detected by using a global positioning system, and constructing a database; The construction site information collection and processing device further includes construction cost estimating means for estimating a construction cost for laying a piping network based on a database constructed in (1). 7. A synthetic resin pipe is read and read from joint information about the electric fusion joint provided in advance in the electric fusion joint and fusion information indicating an energization condition when the electric fusion joint is used. In the electric fusion joint connection control device, which is energized and connected to the electric fusion joint in accordance with the fusion information, the position detection means for detecting the current position using the global positioning system, and the fusion according to the connection. A database storage means for converting the arrival information, the joint information, and the position information about the current position detected by the position detection means into a database, and storing the database, the joint information, and the fusion information stored in the database storage means. And an information communication means capable of transmitting position information via an information communication network.