JP2013068449A - Observation apparatus and observation system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an observation apparatus capable of easily and reliably constituting various functions such as measurement and photographing etc. necessary for observation allowing easy manufacturing and maintenance.SOLUTION: An observation apparatus 10 includes plural units 110, 120, 130 and 140 such as: a measurement unit that performs a predetermined measurement; a photographing unit that performs a predetermined photographing; a communication unit that performs communication with an external device; a power supply that supplies the power thereto; and a power storage unit that stores the power, each of which includes a device for performing a predetermined function such as measurement or photographing etc. in a multi-stage. With this, multiple units each including a device for performing a function such as measurement or photographing are detachably connected in a multi-stage; to thereby easily and reliably constitute various functions such as measurement and photographing relevant to observation.

Description

  The present invention is installed on a roadside, a trackside, a riverside, a mountainous area, a cultivated land, or the sea, and has one or more such as radioactivity, temperature, humidity, PH, atmospheric pressure, dust, acceleration, rainfall, and snow cover. The present invention relates to an observation apparatus that measures measurement items and / or performs predetermined imaging and an observation system using the observation apparatus.

  Conventionally, observation devices have been installed on roadsides, tracksides, riversides, mountainous regions, cultivated land, or the ocean, and with these observation devices, radioactivity, temperature, humidity, pH (hydrogen ion index), atmospheric pressure, dust, acceleration One or a plurality of measurement items such as rainfall and snow cover are measured, and / or predetermined photographing is performed.

  For example, when the observation device is used in the field of predicting and detecting secondary disasters such as landslides due to earthquakes, heavy rains, etc., an imaging device for obtaining an image of the installation location, an acceleration sensor, Bluetooth (registered trademark), GPS Communication equipment such as (Global Positioning System), measurement equipment for measuring ambient temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, radioactivity, dust, rain, snow cover, and the like are provided. Alternatively, when the observation apparatus is used in the field of biological / agricultural crops, it is provided with measuring devices for measuring crops, soil moisture, plant moisture, leaf surface leakage, wind speed, amount of sunlight, and the like.

  And when this observation apparatus wants to change the observation contents to predetermined measurement items and photographing after installation, it is necessary to add, delete, or replace these measurement and photographing functions. At this time, since the observation apparatus is installed on the side of the road, the side of the railway, the side of the river, the mountainous area, the cultivated land, the sea, etc., it is desirable that the installation is easy after the installation.

  However, a conventional observation apparatus is inseparably integrated with measurement equipment, photographing equipment, and the like. For this reason, after taking the observation device back to the factory, etc., it is necessary to disassemble the observation device and then add measurement and shooting functions, delete unnecessary items, or replace them. It was very time-consuming.

  Therefore, Patent Document 1 is known as an observation apparatus that reduces such maintenance work. This observation apparatus (outdoor computer apparatus) includes a base portion provided with a side rail and a board block having a computer unit provided with a side bracket engageable with the side rail. This observation apparatus can easily replace only a computer unit in which components for performing various measurements are incorporated at the time of failure and function update.

JP 2009-223564 A

  However, although the observation apparatus of Patent Document 1 can replace the computer unit, since all the measuring devices and photographing devices are provided in the computer unit, all the measuring devices and photographing devices are replaced. There was a problem. That is, for example, in order to add one measurement function, all the measurement devices and imaging devices are also replaced with new ones, and the cost is increased when a new measurement function is added. Of course, once the removed computer unit is brought back to the factory, etc., new measurement and shooting functions can be added, deleted, or replaced, but this is very similar to conventional observation equipment. It took time and effort.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and can easily and surely configure various functions such as measurement and imaging related to observation, and thus can be easily maintained and manufactured. The purpose is to provide a device.

  The observation apparatus of the present invention is installed on a roadside, a trackside, a riverside, a mountainous area, a cultivated land, or the sea, and the radioactivity related to observation, temperature, humidity, PH, atmospheric pressure, dust, acceleration, rainfall, snow cover, etc. One or a plurality of measurement items are measured or / and predetermined photographing is performed. In order to achieve the above object, the observation apparatus includes a measuring unit that measures a predetermined measurement item, an imaging unit that performs predetermined imaging, a communication unit that communicates with an external device, a power supply unit that supplies electricity, and a power storage unit. A plurality of units each including at least one of the power storage means are provided, and each unit is connected in a stepwise manner so that adjacent units are detachable from each other.

  According to this, it is possible to easily perform various functions such as measurement and photographing related to observation by linking the units containing the desired measurement means, photographing means, communication means, power supply means, and power storage means in a detachable state. And it can comprise reliably.

  The units are preferably connected in series in the length direction. According to this, the units can be connected easily and reliably, the entire observation apparatus can be configured to be slim, and the appearance design can be improved.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the units are connected in a state where current can be passed between adjacent units. According to this, it is possible to energize between adjacent units, supply electricity to other units from a unit having a built-in power supply means or power storage means, or measure data between adjacent units. Shooting data can be transmitted and received.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the uppermost unit in the lengthwise direction incorporates a power source means composed of a solar cell in a state capable of receiving light. According to this, electricity can be supplied from the solar cell to each unit, and it is not necessary to replace or replenish the power supply means, and it becomes possible to observe semipermanently. And since the solar cell is incorporated in the uppermost unit of the length direction, sunlight can be received efficiently.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the lowest unit in the length direction incorporates the power storage means. According to this, for example, by storing electricity generated by a solar battery or the like in the daytime in the power storage means, electricity can be supplied from the power storage means to each unit, so that observation can be performed at night. In addition, by incorporating the power storage means that is generally heavy in the lowermost unit, the center of gravity of the entire observation apparatus can be lowered and can be stably installed.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the lowermost unit in the length direction is provided with legs for placing on the ground. According to this, the observation apparatus can be erected by placing the legs on the ground.

  Further, a protective means embedded in the ground is provided at the lower end of the leg, and the protective means is formed in a cylindrical shape with a lower opening, a plurality of holes are formed in the peripheral wall, and the measuring means is provided inside. Is preferably arranged. According to this, the observation device can be erected stably by burying the protection means in the ground. Moreover, since the measurement means is arrange | positioned inside the protection means, the information regarding soil can be measured. Furthermore, since the protective means is formed in a cylindrical shape with a lower opening and a plurality of holes are formed in the peripheral wall, it is possible to protect the measuring means from digging up by animals such as earth dragons and spiders. This hole allows the soil inside the protective means to be in almost the same state as the outside soil.

  The unit is provided with a cylindrical first unit portion having energization terminals for energizing adjacent units on the upper end surface and the lower end surface, and rotatably around the first unit portion in the axial direction. A second unit portion having an upper and lower opening, and the second unit portion has a first screw portion formed on the inner peripheral edge of one upper end surface or the lower end surface, and an outer peripheral portion on the other lower end surface or upper end surface. A second screw portion corresponding to the first screw portion is formed, and each unit is connected by screwing the first screw portion and the second screw portion while rotating the second unit in the axial direction between adjacent units. Preferably it is done. According to this, adjacent units can be connected easily and reliably. In addition, because the structure does not choose the type of current-carrying terminal, it is possible to provide a plurality of current-carrying terminals and special-shaped current-carrying terminals, which can increase the degree of freedom in wiring for power supply and data transmission between units. It becomes.

  In addition, the unit is provided with a thin cylindrical male energizing terminal on one end surface of the upper end surface or the lower end surface, and a thin cylindrical female energizing terminal is disposed on the other end surface. Preferably, the male energizing terminal is connected by inserting it into the female energizing terminal. According to this, adjacent units can be more easily and reliably connected.

  An observation apparatus of the present invention includes the observation apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9 and a server apparatus installed at a predetermined location, and the observation apparatus and the server apparatus are connected via a network. The observation apparatus has at least a measurement unit that measures a predetermined measurement item and / or a unit that includes a photographing unit that performs predetermined photographing, and a unit that includes a communication unit that communicates with an external device. The measurement data by the measuring means and / or the photographing data by the photographing means are transmitted from the observation apparatus to the server apparatus via the network.

  According to this, measurement data and imaging data in the observation device can be transmitted to the server device via the network, so that it is not necessary for a person to go to the installation location of the observation device and labor is reduced. In addition, it is possible to analyze information in a timely manner based on measurement data and photographing data. The network is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a mobile phone communication network.

  According to the present invention, various functions such as measurement and photographing related to observation can be performed by linking the units containing the desired measurement means, photographing means, communication means, power supply means, and power storage means in a detachable state. It can be configured easily and reliably.

For this reason, various functions such as measurement and shooting related to observation can be added or deleted as necessary at the installation site of the observation device without replacing all measurement devices and shooting devices as in the past. Alternatively, maintenance such as replacement can be easily performed.

In addition, at the manufacturing stage of observation equipment, units with various functions such as measurement and shooting related to observation are selected according to customer requirements, and these units are connected in stages to meet customer demands. An observation apparatus having a function can be easily configured.

It is a perspective view of the observation apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is sectional drawing which shows the isolation | separation state of each unit. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical connection of the observation apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is sectional drawing which shows the isolation | separation state of each unit in the observation apparatus of 2nd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical connection of the observation apparatus of 2nd Embodiment. It is an expanded sectional view showing the separation state of each unit in the observation device of a 3rd embodiment. It is an enlarged front view in the leg part of the observation apparatus of 4th Embodiment. It is a front view which shows (a)-(d) each observation apparatus of 5th Embodiment. It is the schematic of the observation apparatus system which concerns on 6th Embodiment.

<First Embodiment>
Next, a first embodiment of the observation apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The observation apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment is installed on a roadside, a trackside, a riverside, a mountainous area, a cultivated land, or the sea, and has radioactivity, temperature, humidity, PH, atmospheric pressure, dust, acceleration, rainfall, and snow cover. One or a plurality of measurement items or the like are measured or predetermined photographing is performed. As shown in FIG. 1, the observation apparatus 10 places a unit unit 100 including a plurality of units including various devices necessary for observation selected according to a customer's request, and places the unit unit 100 on the ground. And a leg portion 200 for the purpose.

  In the present embodiment, the unit portion 100 is composed of four units, and these units adjacent to each other in the length direction (vertical direction) are connected in series with each other. Specifically, the unit unit 100 is disposed below the observation unit 120, the main body unit 110 disposed on the middle upper side of the unit unit 100, the observation unit 120 disposed on the middle lower side of the unit unit 100. A power storage unit 130 and a power supply unit 140 disposed above the main unit 110 are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main body unit 110 is formed in a columnar shape as a whole of the main body unit 110, and a first unit portion 111 that is formed in a cylindrical shape at the center portion and around the first unit portion 111. And a second unit part 112 having upper and lower openings.

  The first unit 111 is provided with a male energization terminal 111a for connection with the upper power supply unit 140 on the upper end surface, and a female energization terminal 111b for connection with the lower observation unit 120 on the lower end surface. Is provided. The first unit 111 includes a memory that stores various data in the main unit 110 or various data transmitted from the observation unit 120, an acceleration measuring unit for monitoring the dynamics of the main unit 110, and an artificial satellite. A GPS (Global Positioning System) antenna unit that receives position data from the mobile phone, a short-range communication unit (Bluetooth) for communicating with a short-distance external device, and various data stored in the memory unit to the external device via a network A long-distance communication unit for transmission is built in (both not shown). Here, the long-distance communication unit is configured to automatically transmit various data in the main unit 110 to an external device via a mobile phone communication network.

  The second unit part 112 is rotatably provided in the axial direction around the first unit part 111 by a bearing member (not shown) interposed between the second unit part 112 and the first unit part 111. The second unit portion 112 has a first screw portion 112a formed on the inner peripheral edge of the upper end surface, and a second screw corresponding to a first screw portion 122a of the observation unit 120 described later on the outer peripheral edge of the lower end surface. A screw portion 112b is formed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the observation unit 120 has the same basic structure as the main unit 110. That is, the observation unit 120 is formed in a cylindrical shape as a whole of the observation unit 120, and includes a first unit part 121 formed in a cylindrical shape in the center part and upper and lower openings provided around the first unit part 121. 2nd unit part 122 is provided.

  The first unit 121 has a male energizing terminal 121a for connecting to the upper body unit 110 on the upper end surface, and a female energizing terminal 121b for connecting to the lower power storage unit 130. It is provided on the end face. Further, the first unit 121 has a built-in measuring unit for measuring radioactivity, temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, dust, rainfall, snow cover, and the like, and a photographing unit for photographing the surrounding situation (all of them). (Not shown). In the present embodiment, the measurement data obtained by the measurement unit and / or the photographing data obtained by the photographing unit are transmitted to the main unit 110 by being connected to the main unit 110.

  The second unit portion 122 is rotatably provided in the axial direction around the first unit portion 121 by a bearing member (not shown) interposed between the second unit portion 122 and the first unit portion 121. The second unit portion 122 has a first screw portion 122a formed on the inner peripheral edge of the upper end surface, and a second screw corresponding to a first screw portion 132a of the power storage unit 130 described later on the outer peripheral edge of the lower end surface. A screw part 122b is formed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the power storage unit 130 is formed in a substantially conical shape with the lower end side tapered as a whole. The power storage unit 130 is disposed at the lowest stage in the length direction of the unit portion 100, and includes a first unit portion 131 provided in the center portion and a second unit having an upper opening provided around the first unit portion 131. Part 132.

  The first unit 131 is provided with a male energizing terminal 131a on the upper end surface for connection to the upper observation unit 120. The first unit 131 has a built-in battery (not shown) for storing electricity, and the battery is stored when electricity is generated by the power supply unit 140 or supplied from an external device. Thereby, for example, it is possible to observe electricity at night by storing electricity generated by the solar cell of the power supply unit 140 in the daytime and supplying electricity to the main unit 110, the observation unit 120, and the like. In addition, since the built-in battery is heavy, by placing the power storage unit 130 at the lowest level, the center of gravity of the entire observation apparatus 10 can be lowered and can be stably installed.

  The second unit portion 132 is fixed to the outer periphery of the first unit portion 131, and a first screw portion 132a is formed at the inner peripheral edge portion of the upper end surface, and is screwed to a leg portion 200 described later at the lower end portion. The first leg screw portion 132b for projecting is projected downward.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the power supply unit 140 is disposed at the uppermost stage in the length direction of the unit portion 100, and has a first unit portion 141 formed in an upward convex hemisphere, and a first unit portion 141. 2nd unit part 142 provided in the aspect which covers the lower end surface of the.

  The first unit 141 is provided with a female energizing terminal 141b on the lower end surface for connection with the lower main unit 110. The first unit portion 141 has a hemispherical upper surface formed of a transparent member such as acrylic, and a solar light receiving portion contains a hemispherical solar cell. Thereby, electricity can be supplied from the solar cell to the main unit 110 and the observation unit 120. Further, it is not necessary to replace or replenish the power supply means, and it becomes possible to observe semipermanently. In addition, since the solar cell is built in the uppermost unit, sunlight can be received efficiently.

  The second unit portion 142 is formed in a substantially disk shape, and is provided below the first unit portion 141 so as to be rotatable in the axial direction. Moreover, the 2nd screw part 142b is formed in the outer peripheral part of a lower end surface.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the leg portion 200 is a member for placing the entire unit portion 100 on the ground. The leg portion 200 includes a leg main body 210 extending downward from the lower end portion of the power storage unit 130 disposed at the lowermost stage of the unit portion 100, and a disc-shaped support plate provided at the lower end portion of the leg main body 210. 220.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the leg main body 210 is formed with a second leg screw portion 210a for screwing with the leg first screw portion 132b of the power storage unit 130 at the center of the upper end surface. The first leg screw part 132b and the second leg screw part 210a are connected to each other so as to be detachable.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the support plate 220 is fixed at a disc-shaped central portion in a manner perpendicular to the leg main body 210 in the length direction, and is observed through the leg main body 210 by the support plate 220. The entire apparatus 10 can be erected.

  Next, the connection of the units 110 to 140 in the unit unit 100 will be described.

  In the second unit portions 112, 122, 132, 142 of each of the units 110 to 140, the first screw portions 112a, 122a, 132a formed on the upper end surface side have the same shape, and The formed second screw portions 112b, 122b, 142b all have the same shape. The second screw portions 112b, 122b, 142b are formed in a manner corresponding to any of the first screw portions 112a, 122a, 132a. Therefore, the power supply unit 140, the main unit 110, the observation unit 120, and the power storage unit 130 that are adjacent in the length direction from the top are adjacent to each other, and the second unit portions 112, 122, 132, and 142 are axially arranged. While rotating, the first screw portions 112a, 122a, 132a and the second screw portions 112b, 122b, 142b, which correspond to each other, are connected by being screwed together. On the other hand, the power supply unit 140, the main body unit 110, the observation unit, and the power storage unit 130 correspond to each other while rotating the second unit portions 112, 122, 132, and 142 in the opposite axial direction between adjacent units. The connection is released by releasing the screw connection between the first screw portions 112a, 122a, 132a and the second screw portions 112b, 122b, 142b.

  For example, focusing on the main unit 110 and the observation unit 120, as shown in FIG. 2, the lower end surface of the second unit portion 112 in the main unit 110 and the upper end surface of the second unit portion 122 in the observation unit 120 are brought into contact with each other. Then, the second unit portion 112 of the main unit 110 is rotated in the axial direction (clockwise in plan view). Thereby, the main body unit 110 and the observation unit 120 are connected by the second screw portion 112b of the main body unit 110 and the first screw portion 122a of the observation unit 120 being screwed together. On the other hand, in the connected main unit 110 and observation unit 120, the second unit portion 112 of the main unit 110 is rotated in the reverse axis direction (counterclockwise in plan view). Thereby, since the screwing of the second screw part 112b of the main unit 110 and the first screw part 122a of the observation unit 120 is released, the connection between the main unit 110 and the observation unit 120 is released. Therefore, the main body unit 110 and the observation unit 120 which are adjacent to each other can be connected in stages in a detachable state.

  Similarly, the second screw portion 142b of the power supply unit 140 and the first screw portion 112b of the main unit 110, the second screw portion 122b of the observation unit 120, and the first screw portion 132a of the power storage unit 130 are also adjacent in the length direction. The matching power supply unit 140, main body unit 110, observation unit 120, and power storage unit 130 can be connected in a detachable state.

  Therefore, the power supply unit 140, the main unit 110, the observation unit 120, and the power storage unit 130 that are adjacent in the length direction can be easily and reliably connected in series in a detachable state. In addition, the entire observation apparatus 10 can be configured slim, and as a result, the design of the appearance can be improved.

  Units 110 to 140 are connected in a state where adjacent units are connected to each other. In the first unit portions 111, 121, 131, 141 included in each of the units 110 to 140, the male energization terminals 111a, 121a, 131a provided on the upper end surface side have the same shape, and are also provided on the lower end surface side. The provided female energizing terminals 111b, 121b, 141b all have the same shape. Each female energization terminal 111b, 121b, 141b is formed in a manner corresponding to each of the male energization terminals 111a, 121a, 131a. Therefore, the power supply unit 140, the main unit 110, the observation unit 120, and the power storage unit 130 that are adjacent in the length direction from the top are adjacent to each other, and the male conductive terminals 111a, 121a, and 131a are replaced with the female conductive terminals 111b and 121b. , 141b, the adjacent ones are connected in a connected state. The term “connection” as used herein refers to constructing a power supply line in a state where adjacent ones can be energized and / or constructing a signal line in a state where various data can be transmitted and received. Here, the units 110 to 140 adjacent to each other in the length direction described above are connected to each other so that the male energizing terminals 111a, 121a, 131a and the female energizing terminals 111b, 121b, 141b are connected. become.

  For example, when focusing on the main unit 110 and the observation unit 120, as shown in FIG. 2, the main unit 110 and the observation unit 120 are connected, so that the male energization terminal 121 a of the observation unit 120 becomes the female type of the main unit 110. It is inserted into the energization terminal 111b. As a result, the main unit 110 and the observation unit 120 are connected, so that a power line and a signal line are constructed between the main unit 110 and the observation unit 120, and electricity is supplied between the main unit 110 and the observation unit 120. Or transmission / reception of measurement data and photographing data is possible.

  Similarly, the female energizing terminal 141b of the power supply unit 140 and the male energizing terminal 111a of the main unit 110, the female energizing terminal 121b of the observation unit 120, and the male energizing terminal 131a of the power storage unit 130 are also adjacent in the length direction. The matching power supply unit 140 and the main unit 110 are connected to each other, and the observation unit 120 and the power storage unit 130 are connected to each other.

  In the observation apparatus 10 of the present embodiment, when the units 110 to 140 are connected in series, the male energization terminals 111a, 121a, and 131a and the female energization terminals 111b, 121b, and 141b in the units 110 to 140, respectively. As shown in FIG. 3, the power supply line and the signal line are constructed in the entire observation apparatus 10. In FIG. 3, E1 and E2 indicate power supply lines, and arrows attached to the sides indicate the direction of electricity supply. S1 indicates a signal line.

  According to FIG. 3, with respect to electricity, electricity generated by the power supply unit 140 by the first power supply line E1 can be supplied to the main unit 110, the observation unit 120, and the power storage unit 130, and is stored by the second power supply line E2. The electricity stored in the unit 130 can be supplied to the observation unit 120 and the main unit 110. Regarding the signal, various data can be transmitted and received bidirectionally between the main unit 110 and the observation unit 120 through the signal line S1.

  According to the observation apparatus 10 described above, when adding another new measurement function that is not built in the observation unit 120 due to, for example, a customer's request, the same basic structure as the main unit 110 and the observation unit 120 is used. A measurement unit capable of desired measurement is incorporated in another unit (additional unit) having a Then, the connection between the main unit 110 and the observation unit 120 is released, and the additional unit is arranged therebetween, and the main unit 110, the additional unit, and the observation unit 120 are connected in series. This makes it possible to easily and reliably add another new measurement function incorporated in the additional unit. On the other hand, by removing the added additional unit and connecting the main body unit 110 and the observation unit 120 so as to be in the original state, the measurement function can be easily and reliably deleted. In addition, when a part of the measurement function of the observation unit 120 is changed, another unit (change unit) whose measurement function is partly changed is replaced with the observation unit 120 so that it is built in the change unit. The measurement function can be changed easily and reliably.

  Moreover, since the connection in the detachable state between the units demonstrated in this embodiment is made | formed when the 2nd unit part 112,122,142 rotates an axis | shaft with respect to the 1st unit part 111,121,141. Therefore, it is not a structure in which the connecting portion of the energizing terminal in the first unit portion 111, 121, 131 rotates. Therefore, since the above connection does not select the type of the energizing terminal, a plurality of energizing terminals and special-shaped energizing terminals can be provided, and the power supply unit 140, the main unit 110, the observation unit 120, It is possible to increase the degree of freedom of wiring for power supply and data transmission / reception between the power storage units 130.

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment of the observation apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the present embodiment, a case will be described where the arrangement of the unit units 101 of the observation apparatus 20 is different from the arrangement of the unit units 100 of the first embodiment. In the following, different parts between the observation apparatus 20 of the present embodiment and the observation apparatus 10 of the first embodiment will be described, and the description of the same parts will be omitted and the same reference numerals will be given.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the unit unit 101 in the observation device 20 of the present embodiment is composed of five units, and these units are adjacent to each other in the length direction and connected in series with each other. Yes. Specifically, the unit unit 101 is, in order from the top, the power supply unit 140, the second power storage unit 130 ′ formed in a cylindrical shape as a whole, the main body unit 110, the observation unit 120, and the measurement different from the observation unit 120. And a second observation unit 150 having a section.

  The second power storage unit 130 ′ is formed in a cylindrical shape as a whole, and is rotatable in the axial direction around the first unit portion 131 ′ formed in a cylindrical shape at the center and the first unit portion 131 ′. And a second unit part 132 ′ having an upper and lower opening.

  The first unit 131 ′ is provided with a male energization terminal 131′a for connection with the upper power supply unit 140 on the upper end surface, and a female energization terminal for connection with the lower body unit 110. 131'b is provided on the lower end surface. Further, the first unit portion 131 'has a built-in battery for storing electricity.

  The second unit portion 132 'is rotatably provided in the axial direction around the first unit portion 131' by a bearing member (not shown) interposed between the second unit portion 132 'and the first unit portion 131'. The second unit portion 132 ′ has a first screw portion 132′a formed on the inner peripheral edge of the upper end surface and a second screw corresponding to the first screw portion 132′a on the outer peripheral edge of the lower end surface. A portion 132′b is formed.

  The second observation unit 150 is formed in a substantially conical shape having a tapered lower end as a whole of the second observation unit 150. The second observation unit 150 is disposed at the lowest stage in the length direction of the unit portion 101, and includes a first unit portion 151 provided in the center portion and a first opening portion provided around the first unit portion 151. 2 unit portion 152.

  The first unit portion 151 is provided with a male energizing terminal 151 a for connecting to the upper observation unit 120 on the upper end surface. In addition, the first unit 151 includes a predetermined measurement device that executes a measurement function different from that of the observation unit 120.

  The second unit portion 152 is fixed to the outer periphery of the first unit portion 151, and the first screw portion 152 a is formed at the inner peripheral edge portion of the upper end surface, and is screwed to the leg portion 200 at the lower end portion. The leg first screw portion 152b protrudes downward.

  In the observation apparatus 20 of the present embodiment, when the power supply unit 140, the second power storage unit 130 ′, the main unit 110, the observation unit 120, and the second observation unit 150 are connected in series from the top, each unit 130 ′. , 110, 120, 150 male conductive terminals 131'a, 111a, 121a, 151a and units 140, 130 ', 110, 120 female conductive terminals 141b, 131'b, 111b, 121b are connected to each other. As shown in FIG. 5, the power supply line and the signal line are constructed in the entire observation apparatus 20.

  According to FIG. 5, with respect to electricity, electricity generated by the power supply unit 140 through the third power supply line E3 can be supplied to the second power storage unit 130 ′, and the second power storage unit 130 ′ through the fourth power supply line E4. Is stored in the main unit 110, the observation unit 120, and the second observation unit 150. Regarding the signal, various data can be transmitted and received bidirectionally between the main unit 110 and the observation unit 120 through the signal line S2, and both various data are transmitted between the observation unit 120 and the second observation unit 150 through the signal line S3. Therefore, signals can be transmitted and received between a plurality of units.

  As described above, by configuring the unit unit 101, the third power supply line E3 supplied from the power supply unit 140 and the fourth power supply line E4 supplied from the power storage unit 130 ′ to each unit are connected in series. Therefore, the power supply line can be simplified.

<Third Embodiment>
Next, a third embodiment of the observation apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, a case where the male energizing terminal and the female energizing terminal relating to the unit of the observation apparatus are different from the above embodiments will be described. Hereinafter, different configurations of the observation apparatus 30 according to the present embodiment and the observation apparatuses 10 and 20 of the above-described embodiments will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 6, each unit 170 according to the observation apparatus 30 has a configuration in which the first unit and the second unit described in the above embodiments are integrated. The unit 170 has a first screw portion 171a formed on the inner peripheral edge of the upper end surface and a second screw portion 171b corresponding to the first screw portion 171a formed on the outer peripheral edge of the lower end surface. Various devices included in the main unit 110 and the observation unit 120 are incorporated. Therefore, by rotating the entire unit 170, the adjacent units 170 can be connected by screwing.

  The unit 170 is provided with a male energizing terminal 171A for connection with the upper unit 170 at the center of the upper end surface and a female energizing terminal 171B for connection with the lower unit 170 at the center of the lower end surface. ing.

  The male energizing terminal 171A is a multi-channel energizing terminal which is formed in a thin cylindrical shape and can input and output electricity and various signals, and is a so-called “multi-channel“ pin type plug ”. The female energizing terminal 171B is a multi-channel energizing terminal which is formed in a thin cylindrical shape and can input / output electricity and signals input / output from / to the male energizing terminal 171A. A pin-type jack. When the male energizing terminal 171A is inserted into the female energizing terminal 171B of the upper unit 170, the adjacent units 170 are energized. The input and output electricity and signals are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  As described above, since the adjacent units 170 are energized by inserting the male energizing terminal 171A into the female energizing terminal 171B, they can be easily and reliably connected. Further, since the male energizing terminal 171A of the pin-type plug can rotate inside the female energizing terminal 171B of the pin-type jack, when the units 170 are connected to each other as in this embodiment, the entire unit 170 is rotated. Even if it is a simple structure, it can respond.

<Fourth embodiment>
Next, a fourth embodiment of the observation apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  This embodiment demonstrates the case where the observation apparatus 40 measures the water | moisture content etc. which are contained in soil. In the following, different configurations of the observation apparatus 40 according to the present embodiment and the observation apparatuses 10 to 30 according to the above-described embodiments will be described, and the description of the same configuration will be omitted and the same reference numerals will be given. .

  As shown in FIG. 7, the observation device 40 of the present embodiment is provided with a leg portion 201 below the power storage unit 130. The leg portion 201 includes a leg main body 211 extending downward from the lower end portion of the power storage unit 130, a protective portion 230 provided at the lower end portion of the leg main portion 211, and a ground disposed inside the protective portion 230. A middle measuring unit 160.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the leg main body 211 is formed with a second leg screw portion 211a for screwing with the first leg screw portion 132b of the power storage unit 130 at the center of the upper end surface. The leg first screw part 132b and the leg second screw part 211a are detachably connected to each other by screwing. The leg main body 211 is provided with a male conduction terminal (not shown) for connection with the power storage unit 130 on the upper end surface, and a female connection (not shown) for connection with the underground measurement unit 160 below. An energizing terminal is provided on the lower end surface. The male energizing terminal and the female energizing terminal here are the same as those described in the first embodiment or the third embodiment. The upper power storage unit 130 and the lower underground measurement unit 160 are connected by the male energization terminal and the female energization terminal.

  The protection part 230 is embedded in the ground at the lower end of the leg body 211, is formed in a cylindrical shape with a lower opening, and a plurality of holes 231 are formed in the peripheral wall. Therefore, the protection unit 230 can stably stand the observation device 40 and protect the underground measurement unit 160 disposed inside from the excavation by an animal such as a soil dragon or a spider. The holes 231 can make the soil inside the protection part 230 substantially the same as the outside soil.

  The underground measurement unit 160 includes various sensors, and measures data related to soil such as moisture and PH contained in the soil by each of the sensors. The underground measurement unit 160 measures the surrounding soil in the same state as the outside through the holes 231 of the protection unit 230 while the surroundings are protected by the protection unit 230. The measurement data is transmitted to the main body unit 110 of the unit section 100 via the leg main body 211.

  As described above, by configuring the observation device 40, it is possible to accurately measure the soil that is substantially in the same state as the surrounding soil of the protection unit 230 without the underground observation unit 160 being dug up by an animal or the like. .

<Fifth Embodiment>
Next, a fifth embodiment of the observation apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  This embodiment demonstrates the case where the leg part of observation apparatus 50a-50d differs from each above-mentioned embodiment. In the following description, different configurations of the observation devices 50a to 50d according to the present embodiment and the observation devices 10 to 40 of the above-described embodiments will be described, and the description of the same configuration will be omitted and the same reference numerals will be given. And

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the leg portion 202 of the observation device 50a is a tripod-shaped leg portion provided at the lower end portion of the power storage unit 130, and each leg is formed without joints. Thereby, since the leg part 202 contacts the ground at three points, the observation device 50a can be placed in a stable state.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (b), the leg portion 203 of the observation device 50b is a tripod-shaped leg portion provided at the lower end portion of the power storage unit 130, and has the same height on each leg so that each leg can be refracted. Two joints are provided at each position. Thereby, since the leg part 203 contacts the ground at three points, it can be placed in a stable state, and the unit part 100 of the observation device 50b can be tilted in a desired direction by the joint part of each leg. Furthermore, when the observation apparatus 50b is dropped from the sky, it is possible to land on the ground while the joint portion becomes a cushion.

  The leg part 204 of the observation apparatus 50c is provided in the lower end part of the electrical storage unit 130, and is comprised from the flexible member, as shown in FIG.8 (c). Thereby, when the leg part 204 is wound around some rod-shaped member M1, the observation apparatus 50c can be supported by this rod-shaped member M1.

  The leg portion 205 of the observation device 50d includes a link portion 205a that extends downward from the lower end portion of the power storage unit 130 and is bent at a predetermined position, and a flat plate portion 205b provided at the tip of the link portion 205a. have. Accordingly, the observation device 50d can be supported by fixing the peripheral wall surface M2 along the peripheral edge of the flat plate portion 205b using a known fixing member such as a screw, a nail, or an adhesive.

<Sixth Embodiment>
Next, an embodiment of an observation system using the observation apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the observation apparatus 10 of the above-mentioned 1st Embodiment is used for the observation apparatus here.

  The observation system 1 includes an observation device 10, a server device 500 installed at a predetermined location, and a customer terminal device 600 that performs information analysis based on measurement data and / or photographing data measured or photographed by the observation device 10. The observation apparatus 10 and the server apparatus 500 are connected via the first network N1, and the server apparatus 500 and the customer terminal apparatus 600 are connected via the second network N2. Here, a mobile phone communication network is applied to the first network N1, and an arbitrary communication network is applied to the second network N20.

  The observation device 10 is the same as that described in the first embodiment. The observation unit 120 includes a measurement unit that performs measurement and / or a photographing unit that performs photographing according to a customer's request, and a server device 500. And a main unit 110 having a long-distance communication unit for communication. The observation device 10 transmits the measurement data measured by the measurement unit and / or the photographing data photographed by the photographing unit to the server device 500 via the first network N1 by the long-distance communication unit.

  The server device 500 receives and stores measurement data and / or photographing data transmitted from the observation device 10. Further, the server device 500 is provided with analysis software, and the analysis software analyzes information on the environment of the installation location of the observation device 10 based on the measurement data and / or photographing data. The server device 500 transmits the stored measurement data and / or photographing data and / or analysis result to the customer terminal device 600 via the second network N2.

  The customer terminal device 600 receives and stores measurement data and / or photographing data transmitted from the server device 500.

  According to the observation system 1 described above, it is not necessary for a person to go to the installation location of the observation apparatus 10 to obtain measurement data and / or photographing data, and the labor is reduced, and based on the measurement data and / or photographing data. Information analysis in a timely manner.

  In each of the above embodiments, the main unit 110, the observation unit 120, the power storage units 130 and 130 ′, the power supply unit 140, or the second observation unit 150 are configured. The number of stages is not limited.

  That is, at least one unit including a measurement unit that measures a predetermined measurement item or an imaging unit that performs predetermined shooting is provided, a measurement unit that measures other measurement items, a communication unit that communicates with an external device, As long as it is provided with one or a plurality of units including a power supply means for supplying electricity or a power storage means for storing electricity, these units may be connected in stages while being detachable from each other. .

  In addition, although each unit has been described with respect to a case where measurement means, imaging means, communication means, power supply means, or power storage means are individually incorporated, a plurality of each means may be combined and incorporated in one unit.

  In addition, the number of units may be any number as long as it has two or more units, but considering the merit of connecting in stages, it is preferable to have three or more steps.

  Moreover, although the case where adjacent units were connected in series stepwise was demonstrated, you may connect in steps, for example in L shape, T shape, U shape, etc., for example.

  Moreover, although the case where the leg parts 200-205 were provided was demonstrated, the leg part does not need to be provided.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described with reference to drawings, this invention is not limited to the thing of embodiment shown in figure. Various modifications and variations can be made to the illustrated embodiment within the same range or equivalent range as the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Observation apparatus 100 ... Unit part 110 ... Main body unit 111 ... 1st unit part 112 ... 2nd unit part 120 ... Observation unit 130 ... Power storage unit 140 ... Power supply unit 200 ... Leg part

Claims (10)

One or more measurement items such as radioactivity, temperature, humidity, pH, atmospheric pressure, dust, acceleration, rainfall, snow cover, etc. An observation device that measures or / and performs predetermined photography,
Built-in at least one of measuring means for measuring predetermined measurement items, photographing means for performing predetermined photographing, communication means for communicating with external devices, power supply means for supplying electricity, and power storage means for storing electricity An observation apparatus comprising a plurality of units that are connected to each other in a stepwise manner so that adjacent units are detachable from each other.   The observation apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the units are connected in series in the length direction.   The observation unit according to claim 1, wherein the units are connected in a state where current can be passed between adjacent units.   The observation apparatus according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the uppermost unit in the length direction incorporates a power supply means made of a solar cell in a state capable of receiving light.   The observation apparatus according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the unit at the lowest stage in the length direction includes a power storage means.   The observation device according to claim 1, wherein the lowermost unit in the length direction is provided with a leg portion for mounting on the ground.   Protective means embedded in the ground is provided at the lower end of the leg, and the protective means is formed in a cylindrical shape with a lower opening, a plurality of holes are formed in the peripheral wall, and the measuring means is formed inside. The observation apparatus according to claim 6, wherein The unit includes a cylindrical first unit portion having energization terminals for energization between adjacent units on the upper end surface and the lower end surface, and upper and lower portions provided around the first unit portion so as to be axially rotatable. A second unit portion of the opening,
The second unit portion has a first screw portion formed on the inner peripheral edge of one upper end surface or the lower end surface, and a second screw corresponding to the first screw portion on the outer peripheral edge of the other lower end surface or the upper end surface. The first and second screw portions are connected by screwing the first screw portion and the second screw portion while rotating the second unit in the axial direction between adjacent units. The observation apparatus in any one of.   The unit is provided with a thin cylindrical male energizing terminal on one end face of the upper end surface or the lower end face, and a thin cylindrical female energizing terminal provided on the other end face. The observation device according to claim 1, wherein the observation device is connected by inserting the male conduction terminal into the female conduction terminal. The observation device according to any one of claims 1 to 9 and a server device installed at a predetermined location, wherein the observation device and the server device are connected via a network,
The observation apparatus includes at least a measurement unit that measures a predetermined measurement item and / or a unit that includes a photographing unit that performs predetermined photographing, and a unit that includes a communication unit that communicates with an external device. The observation system characterized in that the measurement data by the measurement means and / or the photographing data by the photographing means are transmitted from the observation device to the server device via a network.