JP2018204318A - Vehicle flood damage countermeasure device - Google Patents

Abstract

To obtain a new vehicle flood damage countermeasure device which, for example, is improved with less inconvenience.SOLUTION: The flood damage countermeasure device of the vehicle of the embodiment comprises, for example, a lid for covering a recessed portion provided on the ground so as to surround the periphery of the vehicle, and a cover stored in the recess in an expanding manner and configured to expand outside of the recess so as to cover the periphery of the vehicle in a flood.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a water damage control device for a vehicle.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a water damage countermeasure device for a vehicle in which the periphery of the vehicle is covered with a cover (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-314098 A

  In this type of flood damage control device, it would be beneficial if a new configuration improved with less inconvenience was obtained, such as being able to cope with more unexpected situations.

  Accordingly, one of the objects of the present invention is to obtain, for example, a new vehicle flood damage countermeasure device that is improved with less inconvenience.

  The water damage control device for a vehicle according to the present invention includes, for example, a lid that covers a recess provided on the ground so as to surround the vehicle, and is housed in the recess so as to be unfoldable. And a cover configured to cover the periphery of the vehicle.

  According to such a configuration, the permanent flood damage control device can be configured by the cover housed in the recess so as to be deployable. Therefore, for example, it is possible to obtain a flood damage countermeasure device that can easily cope with an unexpected situation as compared with a temporary flood damage countermeasure device.

  Moreover, in the water damage control apparatus for a vehicle, for example, the cover includes a bag-like member that is inflated by introducing a fluid.

  According to such a configuration, for example, it is possible to relatively easily obtain a cover body that can be deployed to the outside of the concave portion and cover the periphery of the vehicle in the event of water damage by the bag-like member.

  In the water damage control apparatus for a vehicle, for example, the fluid includes a liquid.

  According to such a configuration, for example, the weight of the bag-like member is easily ensured as compared with the case where the fluid is only gas. Therefore, for example, the adhesion between the bag-like member and the bottom of the recess can be increased and water can be prevented from entering the vehicle, or the bag-like member can be pushed by the water accumulated on the ground and fall down to the vehicle. It can be suppressed.

  Further, in the water damage control device for a vehicle, for example, a detection unit capable of detecting water accumulated on the ground, a fluid supply unit capable of supplying fluid to the bag-like member according to a detection result of the detection unit, Is provided.

  According to such a configuration, for example, it is possible to obtain a flood protection device that can automatically inflate the bag-like member in the event of a flood due to the detection unit and the fluid supply unit.

  In the vehicle flood damage control apparatus, for example, the cover includes a foldable cylindrical sheet and a float provided at the upper end of the sheet.

  According to such a configuration, for example, it is possible to realize a cover that can be deployed outside the recess and cover the periphery of the vehicle in the event of a flood with a relatively simple configuration using the buoyancy of the float, and thus It is easy to reduce the labor and cost required for manufacturing the flood control device.

  In the water damage control apparatus for a vehicle, for example, a reinforcing portion extending along the float is provided inside the float.

  According to such a configuration, since the float is reinforced by the reinforcing portion, for example, it can be suppressed that the float is pushed by water or the like accumulated on the ground and bent to the vehicle side.

  Moreover, in the water damage control apparatus for a vehicle, for example, the lid covers the recess so that it can be opened and closed, and is moved from the closed position to the open position by being pushed by the cover that expands outside the recess in the event of a flood.

  According to such a configuration, for example, it is possible to obtain a flood protection device that can automatically move the lid from the closed position to the open position in the event of a flood.

  According to the present invention, for example, a new vehicle flood damage control apparatus improved with less inconvenience can be obtained.

FIG. 1 is an exemplary and schematic side view of the vehicle flood damage prevention apparatus according to the first embodiment in a normal state. FIG. 2 is an exemplary and schematic plan view of the vehicle flood damage prevention apparatus according to the first embodiment in a normal state. FIG. 3 is an exemplary and schematic side view of the vehicle flood damage prevention apparatus according to the first embodiment at the time of flood damage. FIG. 4 is an exemplary and schematic plan view at the time of flood damage of the vehicle flood countermeasure apparatus of the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is an exemplary schematic block diagram of the water damage control apparatus for a vehicle according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is an exemplary and schematic side view of the vehicle flood damage prevention apparatus according to the second embodiment in a normal state. FIG. 7 is an exemplary and schematic plan view of the vehicle flood damage prevention apparatus according to the second embodiment in a normal state. FIG. 8 is an exemplary and schematic side view at the time of flood damage of the vehicle flood countermeasure apparatus of the second embodiment. FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of a part of FIG. FIG. 10 is an exemplary and schematic plan view of the vehicle flood damage prevention apparatus according to the second embodiment at the time of flood damage.

  Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention are disclosed. The configuration of the embodiment shown below, and the operations and effects brought about by the configuration are examples.

  Moreover, the same component is contained in several embodiment disclosed below. Therefore, below, the same code | symbol is provided to those similar components, and the overlapping description is abbreviate | omitted. In the present specification, ordinal numbers are used only to distinguish parts and members, and do not indicate order or priority.

<First Embodiment>
FIG. 1 is a side view of the water pollution control device 1 of the vehicle 10 in a normal state. FIG. 2 is a plan view of the water damage control device 1 of the vehicle 10 in a normal state. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the flood damage control apparatus 1 includes, for example, a cover 2, a lid 3, a water sensor 4, and a meter box 5. The water sensor 4 is an example of a detection unit, and the meter box 5 is an example of a fluid supply unit. The flood control apparatus 1 can be used in, for example, an indoor garage or an outdoor parking lot.

  In each figure, the X direction, the Y direction, and the Z direction are shown for convenience. The X direction, the Y direction, and the Z direction are orthogonal to each other. The X direction is along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle 10, the Y direction is along the vehicle width direction, and the Z direction is along the vertical direction (vertical direction).

  The ground 11 is provided with a recess 13 covered with a lid 3 so as to be opened and closed. The recessed part 13 is comprised by the annular | circular shape by planar view (FIG. 2, line of sight of the Z direction), for example. The recess 13 surrounds the vehicle 10 and the tire stop 14. In other words, the vehicle 10 is stopped inside the recess 13. In addition, the shape of the recessed part 13 is not limited to this example, For example, square shape etc. may be sufficient.

  In addition, at least one drain pipe 17 is connected to the bottom 13 a of the recess 13. The drain pipe 17 can discharge the fluid 15 (see FIG. 3) filled in the cover 2, the water 12 accumulated in the recess 13, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the lid 3 is formed in an annular shape extending along the recess 13 as a whole. The lid 3 covers the recess 13 so that it can be opened and closed. The lid 3 has, for example, a plurality of divided bodies that are divided in the circumferential direction of the recess 13.

  FIG. 3 is a side view of the water damage control device 1 of the vehicle 10 at the time of water damage. FIG. 4 is a plan view of the water damage control device 1 of the vehicle 10 at the time of water damage. As shown in FIG. 3, the lid 3 is rotatably supported, for example, via a hinge portion 6 provided at the upper edge portion inside the recess 13.

  The lid 3 can move between a closed position P1 (see FIG. 1) for closing the concave portion 13 and an open position P2 (see FIG. 3) for opening the concave portion 13 by rotating around the axis of the hinge portion 6. It is. The lid 3 is parallel to the ground 11 when in the closed position P1, and is orthogonal to the ground 11 when in the open position P2.

  According to this embodiment, when the cover 2 is deployed outside the recess 13 with the above-described configuration, the cover 2 supports the surface of the cover 2 on the vehicle 10 side. It is possible to prevent the vehicle 12 from being pushed down by the water 12 or the like accumulated in the vehicle. Moreover, since the circumference | surroundings of the vehicle 10 are covered with the cover 2 and the lid | cover 3 doubly, the penetration | invasion to the vehicle 10 side of the water 12 can be suppressed further.

  Note that the rotation angle of the lid 3 is not limited to 90 °, and may be 180 °, for example. The lid 3 may be rotatably supported via a hinge portion 6 provided on the upper edge portion of the outer side of the recess 13.

  The cover 2 has, for example, at least one bag-like member 21. As shown in FIG. 4, the bag-like member 21 is configured in an annular shape extending along the recess 13 as a whole. The bag-like member 21 is accommodated in the recess 13 so as to be unfoldable, for example, by being folded in a plurality of stages around an axis along the circumferential direction of the recess 13.

  A water supply pipe 9 extending from the meter box 5 is connected to the bag-like member 21. The bag-like member 21 is expanded outside the recess 13 by introducing and inflating the fluid 15 supplied from the water supply pipe 9, and pressing the lid 3 from the closed position P1 (see FIG. 1) to the open position P2 (see FIG. 3). Reference) is configured.

  Further, the bag-like member 21 is provided with a drain valve 22 that can discharge the fluid 15. The fluid 15 is, for example, tap water 15a. The tap water 15a is an example of a liquid. In addition, the fluid 15 is not limited to this example, For example, the rain water etc. which collected on the ground 11 may be utilized, and both a liquid and gas may be utilized.

  The bag-like member 21 can be made of, for example, a material having high durability and wear resistance such as that used for rubber boats. Further, the bag-like member 21 has, for example, elasticity, so that it can be easily accommodated in the recess 13 more compactly, and is less likely to be torn when the fluid 15 is introduced and inflated.

  The water sensor 4 is provided, for example, at the bottom 13a of the recess 13. The water sensor 4 can detect water that has entered the recess 13 from the gap between the lid 3 and the recess 13. The water sensor 4 is electrically connected to a control unit 30 provided in the meter box 5. In addition, the installation location of the water sensor 4 is not limited to this example, For example, you may provide in the lid | cover of the meter box 5, etc.

  The meter box 5 is provided with, for example, a water meter 7, a valve unit 8, a water supply pipe 9, a control unit 30, and the like. The water meter 7 measures the flow rate of the fluid 15 supplied from the water supply pipe 9 to the bag-like member 21. The valve unit 8 is, for example, an electromagnetic valve or the like, and opens and closes the flow path of the water supply pipe 9 by turning on and off electricity.

  The control unit 30 can be configured to include, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and the like. The control unit 30 can function (operate) as an abnormality determination unit 31, a development determination unit 32, an opening / closing control unit 33, and the like as shown in FIG. 5 by cooperation of hardware and software (program). . For example, the control unit 30 reads a program installed in a storage unit such as a ROM or a flash memory, and executes processing according to the program. The control unit 30 may include a PLD (Programmable Logic Device), an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), and the like.

  Next, a flood damage countermeasure method for the vehicle 10 using the flood damage countermeasure apparatus 1 of the present embodiment will be described.

  First, the control part 30 functions as the abnormality determination part 31, and determines abnormality based on the detection result by the water sensor 4 (S1). Specifically, for example, when the water sensor 4 is configured as a moisture sensor, the abnormality determination unit 31 determines whether the voltage value of the water sensor 4 has decreased below a reference value. The water sensor 4 may be a water level sensor or the like.

  Next, when the abnormality determination unit 31 determines that an abnormality has occurred, the control unit 30 functions as the opening / closing control unit 33 and controls the valve unit 8 so that the fluid 15 is supplied from the water supply pipe 9 to the bag-like member 21. (S2).

  Next, the control part 30 functions as the expansion | deployment determination part 32, and determines the expansion | deployment state of the bag-shaped member 21 based on the measurement result by the water meter 7 (S3). Specifically, the deployment determination unit 32 determines, for example, whether the flow rate of the fluid 15 supplied from the water supply pipe 9 to the bag-like member 21 has exceeded a set value.

  Next, the control unit 30 functions as an open / close control unit 33 when the deployment determination unit 32 determines that the deployment state is established, and controls the valve 15 so that the fluid 15 supplied from the water supply pipe 9 to the bag-like member 21 is stopped. The unit 8 is controlled (S4).

  As shown in FIG. 3, according to the present embodiment, the permanent flood damage control device 1 that can automatically cover the periphery of the vehicle 10 in the event of a flood can be obtained by the above-described S1 to S4. When the water 12 accumulated on the ground 11 is pulled, the drain valve 22 is opened to discharge the fluid 15 accumulated in the bag-like member 21, and the bag-like member 21 is stored in the recess 13 and the lid 3 is closed. By closing, the water damage countermeasure apparatus 1 can be returned to a normal state.

  As described above, in this embodiment, for example, the flood damage control device 1 is housed in the recess 13 so as to be unfoldable, with the lid 3 covering the recess 13 provided on the ground 11 so as to surround the vehicle 10, A cover 2 configured to expand outside the recess 13 to cover the periphery of the vehicle 10 during a flood. According to such a configuration, the permanent water damage control apparatus 1 can be configured by the cover 2 accommodated in the recess 13 so as to be deployable. Therefore, for example, it is possible to obtain the flood damage countermeasure device 1 that can easily cope with an unexpected situation as compared with the temporary flood damage countermeasure device 1.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the cover 2 has the bag-shaped member 21 which introduce | transduces the fluid 15 and swells, for example. According to such a configuration, for example, the cover 2 that can be deployed outside the recess 13 to cover the periphery of the vehicle 10 in the event of water damage can be obtained relatively easily.

  In the present embodiment, for example, the fluid 15 includes tap water 15a (liquid). According to such a configuration, for example, the weight of the bag-like member 21 is easily ensured as compared with the case where the fluid 15 is only gas. Therefore, for example, the adhesion between the bag-like member 21 and the bottom portion 13a of the recess 13 is increased, so that the penetration of the water 12 into the vehicle 10 can be suppressed, or the bag-like member 21 is pushed against the water 12 accumulated on the ground 11 or the like. It may be possible to prevent the vehicle 10 from falling to the vehicle 10 side.

  In the present embodiment, for example, the water sensor 4 that can detect the water 12 accumulated on the ground 11, the meter box 5 that can supply the fluid 15 to the bag-like member 21 according to the detection result of the water sensor 4, Is provided. According to such a configuration, for example, the water damage countermeasure device 1 that can automatically inflate the bag-like member 21 in the event of a flood can be obtained by the water sensor 4 and the meter box 5.

  In the present embodiment, for example, the lid 3 covers the recess 13 so that it can be opened and closed, and is moved from the closed position P1 to the open position P2 by being pushed by the cover 2 that develops outside the recess 13 in the event of a flood. According to such a configuration, for example, it is possible to obtain a flood damage countermeasure device 1 that can automatically move the lid 3 from the closed position P1 to the open position P2 in the event of a flood.

Second Embodiment
The water damage countermeasure apparatus 1A of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 6 to 10 has the same configuration as the water damage countermeasure apparatus 1 of the first embodiment. Therefore, also according to this embodiment, the same result (effect) based on the same configuration as that of the first embodiment can be obtained.

  However, in the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, the point that the cover 2 </ b> A has a sheet 25 and a float 26 is different from the first embodiment. In the present embodiment, the recess 13A and the lid 3A are configured in a quadrangular shape in plan view (FIG. 7, line of sight in the Z direction). The recess 13 </ b> A surrounds the vehicle 10 and the tire stopper 14. The lid 3A has, for example, four divided bodies that are divided corresponding to the respective sides of the recess 13A.

  Each of the lids 3A is rotatably supported via a hinge portion 6 provided at the upper edge portion outside the recess 13A. The lid 3A can move between a closed position P11 (see FIG. 6) for closing the concave portion 13A and an open position P12 (see FIG. 8) for opening the concave portion 13A by rotating around the axis of the hinge portion 6. It is. When the lid 3A is in the closed position P11, the lid 3A is supported by a lid receiver 18 provided inside the recess 13A.

  The sheet 25 is configured in a rectangular tube shape extending along the recess 13A as a whole. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the sheet 25 is configured in a bellows shape that can expand and contract in the Z direction. The sheet 25 is accommodated in the recess 13A so as to be unfoldable by being folded into a bellows shape.

  9, the lower end 25b of the sheet 25, that is, the end opposite to the float 26, is coupled to the bottom 13a of the recess 13A by a coupling tool 40. The coupler 40 can be configured by, for example, a combination of an anchor member 40a embedded in the bottom portion 13a and a screw member 40b fastened to the anchor member 40a. The coupler 40 is not limited to this example. The lower end portion 25b can also be referred to as a mounting portion or the like.

  A seal member 41 is provided between the bottom portion 13a and the lower end portion 25b, and a pressing plate 42 is provided on the opposite side of the lower end portion 25b from the seal member 41. The seal member 41 and the pressing plate 42 are coupled to the bottom portion 13a by the coupling tool 40 together with the lower end portion 25b. In other words, the lower end portion 25b and the seal member 41 are fixed in a state of being pressed against the bottom portion 13a side by the pressing plate 42 and the coupler 40, whereby the vehicle 10 of water 12 (see FIG. 8) accumulated on the ground surface 11 is secured. Intrusion to the side is suppressed. The seal member 41 is also referred to as a sealing sheet or a waterproof sheet.

  The float 26 is provided at the upper end portion 25 a of the seat 25. As shown in FIG. 10, the float 26 is configured in a rectangular frame shape extending along the recess 13 </ b> A (sheet 25) as a whole. The float 26 includes, for example, four base portions 26a divided corresponding to the respective sides of the recess 13A (sheet 25), and four joint portions 26b connecting the base portions 26a. The joint part 26 b is located at four corners of the float 26.

  A pipe 27 (see FIG. 8) is provided inside the float 26. The pipe 27 extends along the float 26. The pipe 27 has, for example, four base portions divided corresponding to each side of the float 26 (concave portion 13A), four joint portions that connect each of the base portions, and the like. The pipe 27 is an example of a reinforcing part.

  The cover 2A expands to the outside of the recess 13A by the buoyancy of the float 26 when rainwater or the like that has entered the recess 13A from the gap between the lid 3A and the recess 13A accumulates, and pushes the lid 3A to close the position P11. It is comprised so that it may move to the open position P12 (refer FIG. 8) from (refer FIG. 6). Thus, according to the present embodiment, the permanent flood damage control apparatus 1A that can automatically cover the periphery of the vehicle 10 in the event of a flood can be obtained with the above-described configuration. When the water 12 collected on the ground 11 is pulled, the flood damage countermeasure apparatus 1A can be returned to the normal state by storing the sheet 25 and the float 26 in the recess 13A and closing the lid 3A.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, for example, the cover 2 </ b> A includes the foldable cylindrical sheet 25 and the float 26 provided on the upper end portion 25 a of the sheet 25. According to such a configuration, for example, the cover 2 </ b> A that can be deployed outside the recess 13 </ b> A and cover the periphery of the vehicle 10 in the event of a flood is realized with a relatively simple configuration using the buoyancy of the float 26. As a result, it is easy to reduce labor and cost required for manufacturing the flood damage control apparatus 1A.

  In the present embodiment, for example, a pipe 27 extending along the float 26 is provided inside the float 26. According to such a configuration, since the float 26 is reinforced by the pipe 27, for example, it is possible to suppress the float 26 from being pushed by the water 12 or the like accumulated on the ground 11 and bent toward the vehicle 10 side.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was illustrated, the said embodiment is an example to the last, Comprising: It is not intending limiting the range of invention. The above embodiment can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, combinations, and changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. The above embodiments are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are included in the invention described in the claims and the equivalents thereof. The present invention can be realized by configurations other than those disclosed in the above embodiments, and various effects (including derivative effects) obtained by the basic configuration (technical features) can be obtained. is there. In addition, the specifications of each component (structure, type, direction, shape, size, length, width, thickness, height, number, arrangement, position, material, etc.) should be changed as appropriate. Can do.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1,1A ... Water damage countermeasure device, 2, 2A ... Cover, 3, 3A ... Cover, 4 ... Water sensor (detection part), 5 ... Meter box (fluid supply part), 10 ... Vehicle, 11 ... Ground, 12 ... Water, 13, 13A ... recess, 15 ... fluid, 15a ... tap water (liquid), 21 ... bag-like member, 25 ... sheet, 25a ... upper end, 26 ... float, 27 ... pipe (reinforcing part), P1, P11 ... closed position, P2, P12 ... open position.

Claims (7)

A lid that covers a recess provided on the ground so as to surround the vehicle,
A cover that is accommodated in the recess so as to be deployable, and is configured to expand outside the recess to cover the periphery of the vehicle in the event of a flood;
A water damage control device for a vehicle.   The vehicle flood damage control device according to claim 1, wherein the cover includes a bag-like member that is inflated by introducing a fluid.   The vehicle flood damage control device according to claim 2, wherein the fluid includes a liquid. A detection unit capable of detecting water accumulated on the ground;
A fluid supply unit capable of supplying a fluid to the bag-shaped member according to a detection result of the detection unit;
The water damage control device for a vehicle according to claim 2, comprising: The covering is
A foldable tubular sheet;
A float provided at the upper end of the sheet;
The water damage control device for a vehicle according to claim 1, comprising:   The water damage control device for a vehicle according to claim 5, wherein a reinforcing portion extending along the float is provided inside the float.   The said cover covers the said recessed part so that opening and closing is possible, and it is moved from a closed position to an opened position by being pushed by the said cover body expand | deployed on the outer side of the said recessed part at the time of a flood. The vehicle flood damage control apparatus described.

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