JP2019068487A - Measuring device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a measuring device capable of excellently measuring an object and transmitting the measurement result.SOLUTION: The measuring device includes: an antenna; a sensor or a camera; a communication unit for transmitting from the antenna a wireless signal containing measurement information representing the measurement result of the sensor or the camera; and a movable part capable of changing the position of at least one of the antenna and the sensor or the camera.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

  The present invention relates to a measuring device, and more particularly to a measuring device for wirelessly transmitting measurement results.

  Communication services are provided by wireless base station devices that form cells, which are areas in which wireless terminal devices can communicate, and M2M (Machine to Machine) system is known as a system using such communication services and the like. There is. In the M2M system, for example, control of devices is automatically performed when devices having a wireless device exchange information with each other without human intervention.

  As an example of the M2M system, for example, Patent Document 1 (Japanese Patent No. 4237134) discloses the following technology. That is, a mobile communication network having a wireless terminal, a gateway node capable of wireless communication with the wireless terminal, and a position information storage device holding position information of the wireless terminal, and a message transmission destination from the above-mentioned wireless terminal It is a network system in which another network to which a certain terminal is connected is connected via a gateway. The network system has terminal address holding means for holding an address of the terminal which is a transmission destination predetermined for each of the wireless terminals. When transmitting a message from the wireless terminal to the terminal, when the gateway node receives a wireless frame from the wireless terminal, the gateway node accesses the terminal address holding means to transmit a message transmission destination terminal for each wireless terminal. An address is specified, and a message is sent to the specified destination terminal via the gateway. When transmitting a message from the terminal to the wireless terminal, the gateway accesses the position information storage device, acquires position information from the ID of the wireless terminal, and corresponds to the corresponding gateway node from the acquired position information. Forward messages to The gateway node forwards the message to the wireless terminal.

Patent No. 4237134

  As one mode of use of such an M2M system, one or more measuring devices capable of measuring an object and transmitting the measurement result included in a radio signal are installed, and at the transmission destination of the radio signal A management system is conceivable which manages the state of the object based on the collected measurement results.

  However, when the management system is used in a factory or the like, the place where the measurement apparatus can be installed may be limited. And when the place which can be installed in this way is limited, it is difficult to direct the sensor of the measuring device to the object and direct the direction in which the radiation intensity of the radio wave in the measuring device is strong to the transmission destination. is there.

  For example, if the direction in which the radiation intensity is high does not point to the transmission destination of the wireless signal, the measuring apparatus may not be able to transmit the measurement result of the object well.

  This invention was made in order to solve the above-mentioned subject, The objective is to provide the measuring device which can perform measurement of an object and transmission of a measurement result favorably.

  (1) In order to solve the above problems, a measuring device according to an aspect of the present invention includes an antenna, a sensor or a camera, and measurement information indicating measurement results of the sensor or the camera in a wireless signal and the antenna And a movable unit capable of changing the position of at least one of the antenna and the sensor or the camera.

  According to the present invention, the measurement of the object and the transmission of the measurement result can be favorably performed.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a comparative example of the measuring device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a detailed configuration of a comparative example of the measuring device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a view for explaining a radiation temperature sensor in the measurement device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a view showing an example of the relationship between the incident angle of infrared light on the radiation temperature sensor and the sensitivity in the measurement apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a view showing an example of an installation state of a comparative example of the measuring device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a view showing another example of the installation state of the comparative example of the measuring device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the measuring apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a detailed configuration of the measuring apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a side view of the measuring apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention in a state where the movable part is bent. FIG. 11 is a bottom view of the measurement device according to the first embodiment of the present invention in a state in which the screw attachment is not fixed to the housing. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the installation state of the measuring device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a view showing another example of the installation state of the measuring device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a measurement apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a detailed configuration of a measurement apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a side view of the measuring apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention in a state where the movable part is bent. FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a measurement apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a view showing an example of the installation state of the measuring device according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a measurement apparatus according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a detailed configuration of a measuring device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 21 is a side view of the measuring device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention in a state where the movable part is bent. FIG. 22 is a view showing an example of the installation state of the measuring apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing the configuration of a measurement apparatus according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 24 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a measurement apparatus according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 25 is a view showing a state in which the measuring device according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention is attached to a wall.

  First, the contents of the embodiment of the present invention will be listed and described.

  (1) A measurement device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an antenna, a sensor or a camera, and a communication unit that transmits measurement information indicating measurement results of the sensor or the camera in a wireless signal from the antenna; And a movable portion capable of changing the position of at least one of the antenna and the sensor or the camera.

  With such a configuration, for example, the measuring apparatus is installed so that the direction in which the radiation intensity of the antenna is strong points to the transmission destination of the wireless signal, and the movable part is moved while the position of the measuring apparatus is fixed to measure the sensor or camera Can be turned to In addition, the measurement apparatus can be installed such that the sensor or the camera faces the measurement target, and the movable part can be moved while the position of the measurement apparatus is fixed to direct the radiation intensity of the antenna toward the transmission destination. Therefore, the measurement of the object and the transmission of the measurement result can be favorably performed.

  (2) Preferably, the movable portion can change a distance between the sensor or the camera and a measurement target.

  With such a configuration, for example, when an object other than the measurement target is included in the measurement range and a correct measurement result can not be obtained, the measurement range can be obtained by reducing the distance between the sensor or the camera and the measurement target. Can be reduced and the other object can be removed from the measurement range.

  (3) Preferably, the measurement apparatus further includes a housing, and the antenna and the sensor or the camera are attached to the same surface of the housing.

  With such a configuration, for example, the antenna and the sensor or the camera can be attached from the same direction to the printed circuit board housed in the housing, so that the measurement device can be easily manufactured, and the measurement device Can be realized.

  (4) Preferably, the measurement apparatus further includes a housing, and the antenna and the sensor or the camera are attached to different surfaces of the housing.

  Such a configuration makes it difficult for the antenna and the sensor or the camera to contact with each other, so that they can be disposed at positions more suitable for the measurement of the measurement object and the transmission of the measurement result.

  (5) Preferably, the measurement apparatus further includes a housing to which the movable portion is attached, and the housing is a screw attachment for attaching the housing to another object using a screw. It includes a fixing part which can fix or fix a magnetic attachment for attaching the housing to another object by a magnetic force.

  With such a configuration, the measuring device can be attached to a wall or the like. In addition, when attaching the measuring device to a wall or the like, it is possible to select whether to attach using a screw attachment or attach using a magnetic attachment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described using the drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding portions are denoted by the same reference characters and description thereof will not be repeated. In addition, at least part of the embodiments described below may be arbitrarily combined.

First Embodiment
[System configuration]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 1, the management system 101 includes a base station 30, one or more measurement devices 31, an accumulation device 32, and a management device 33.

  The management system 101 is installed, for example, in a factory and an office of a business operator, and manages the state of production facilities in the factory. In this example, the base station 30 and the measuring device 31 are provided in the factory, and the storage device 32 and the managing device 33 are provided in the office.

  The measuring device 31 includes a sensor capable of measuring the object without contacting the object, for example, a radiation temperature sensor. In this case, the measuring device 31 measures the temperature of the surface of the production facility including the heating unit such as a motor, and transmits measurement information indicating the measurement result to the base station 30 by including it in the wireless signal.

  The base station 30 receives a wireless signal from each of the measuring devices 31 and transmits measurement information included in the received wireless signal to the storage device 32 via the network 34 such as Ethernet (registered trademark) or wireless LAN (Local Area Network). Do.

  The storage device 32 stores measurement information received from the base station 30. The measurement information is, for example, converted into a database and stored in the storage device 32.

  Management device 33 is, for example, a server or a PC (Personal Computer), acquires measurement information stored in storage device 32, and, based on the acquired measurement information, manages information for managing, for example, the state of production facilities. create. The management information may be data obtained by performing some calculation or the like on the measurement information, or may be data having the same content as part or all of the measurement information.

[Comparative example]
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a comparative example of the measuring device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a detailed configuration of a comparative example of the measuring device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  With reference to FIGS. 2 and 3, the measuring device 131 includes the antenna 10, the housing 11, the sensor unit 12, the screwing attachment 13, the battery unit 21, the processing unit 22, and the communication unit 24. Equipped with

  The screwing attachment 13 is a member for attaching the housing 11 to another object such as a wall or a ceiling using a screw, and includes a screwing plate portion 51 and a fixing plate portion 52. The battery unit 21, the processing unit 22, and the communication unit 24 are housed in the housing 11. The antenna 10 and the sensor unit 12 are respectively attached to the surfaces adjacent to each other in the housing 11. Antenna 10 is, for example, a rod-like antenna.

  The sensor unit 12 includes a sensor capable of measuring the target without contacting the target. Specifically, sensor unit 12 includes, for example, a radiation temperature sensor as such a sensor.

  The sensor unit 12 measures the temperature of the surface of an object located in front of itself, ie, in front of the measuring device 131. Then, the sensor unit 12 outputs, for example, a sensor signal of a level according to the magnitude of the measurement value to the processing unit 22.

  The processing unit 22 includes, for example, a microcomputer, and based on the sensor signal received from the sensor unit 12, creates measurement information indicating the measurement result of the sensor unit 12 and outputs the measurement information to the communication unit 24.

  Communication unit 24 includes, for example, a communication IC, includes the measurement result information received from processing unit 22 in a radio signal, and transmits it from antenna 10 to base station 30. The battery unit 21 supplies power to each circuit in the measuring device 131.

  A screw mount 13 is provided for mounting the housing 11 to another object, such as a wall. In the screwing attachment 13, the screwing plate portion 51 and the fixing plate portion 52 are continuous with each other, and the angle between them is substantially perpendicular. The screwing plate portion 51 and the fixing plate portion 52 are, for example, integrally formed members made of metal or resin.

  The fixing plate portion 52 is fixed to a surface adjacent to the surface to which the sensor portion 12 of the housing 11 is attached. The fixing plate portion 52 is fixed to the housing 11 by screwing, an adhesive, or the like.

  A through hole D is formed in the screwing plate portion 51. The measuring device 131 can be attached to a wall or the like by screwing the screwing attachment 13 to the wall or the like using the through hole D.

  FIG. 4 is a view for explaining a radiation temperature sensor in the measurement device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a view showing an example of the relationship between the incident angle of infrared light on the radiation temperature sensor and the sensitivity in the measurement apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, radiation temperature sensor 26 includes a plurality of pins 27 used, for example, for input of power supply voltage and output of sensor signal, and a thermopile for receiving, for example, infrared radiation emitted from an object and generating electromotive force. And the window part 29 for taking in the infrared rays radiated | emitted from the heat source H which is measurement object into package 28 inside.

  The radiation temperature sensor 26 measures the temperature of the heat source H using infrared energy radiated from the heat source H. The infrared sensitivity of the radiation temperature sensor 26 is highest when the incident angle of the infrared light on the window 29 is 0 °.

  When the sensitivity at an incident angle of 0 ° is 100%, a range in which the sensitivity is 50% or more is also referred to as a visual field. Hereinafter, the range included in the field of view is taken as the measurement range. When measuring the surface temperature of an object, it is necessary to match the measurement range of the radiation temperature sensor 26 to the position of the object.

  The measurement range increases as the distance between the radiation temperature sensor 26 and the object increases. For example, when the measurement range includes another object other than the object, the influence of infrared radiation emitted from the other object may cause an error in the measurement value. In such a case, for example, the measurement range can be reduced by reducing the distance between the radiation temperature sensor 26 and the object, which can prevent the occurrence of an error.

  Here, when installing new equipment such as the measuring device 31 in a factory or the like, the installation location may be limited. And there are cases where it is difficult for the measuring device 131 to measure the surface temperature of the object from the place where it can be installed.

  FIG. 6 is a view showing an example of an installation state of a comparative example of the measuring device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 6, a production facility 40, for example, a measurement target 41 which is a production facility, a production facility 42, and a measuring device 131 are installed, for example, in a section 45 in a factory. Specifically, the measurement target 41 is placed on the production facility 42 and in contact with the wall of the section 45. The measuring device 131 is attached to the wall opposite to the wall in contact with the measurement object 41.

  The measurement range of the measuring device 131 is limited to the front of the measuring device 131, for example. For this reason, the measuring apparatus 131 performs measurement which makes the wall on the opposite side to the wall in which it was installed the measurement range.

  That is, in this example, since the measurement object 41 is not located in front of the measurement device 131, the measurement device 131 can not measure the surface temperature of the measurement object 41. Also, for example, even if the mounting position of the measuring device 131 is lowered, the production equipment 40 exists between the measuring device 131 and the measuring object 41, so the measuring device 131 measures the surface temperature of the measuring object 41. I can not

  FIG. 7 is a view showing another example of the installation state of the comparative example of the measuring device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 7, a production facility 40, a measurement target 41, a production facility 42, a base station 30, and a measurement device 131 are installed in the section 45. Specifically, the measurement target 41 is placed on the production facility 42 and in contact with the wall of the section 45. The base station 30 is attached to a wall opposite to the wall in contact with the measurement target 41. The measuring device 131 is attached to the ceiling of the section 45, and performs measurement using the surface of the measuring object 41 located below the self as a measuring range.

  However, in this example, the extending direction of the antenna 10 which is, for example, a rod-like antenna is directed to the base station 30. That is, as shown by the directivity pattern P of the antenna 10, the direction in which the radiation intensity of the antenna 10 is weak is directed to the base station 30. Therefore, the measuring apparatus 131 may not be able to correctly transmit the measurement result to the base station 30.

  Therefore, the management system 101 solves the above-mentioned problems by using a measuring device 31 having the following configuration.

[Configuration of measuring device]
FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the measuring apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a detailed configuration of the measuring apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a side view of the measuring apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention in a state where the movable part is bent. The configuration and operation of the measuring device 31 are the same as those of the measuring device 131 except for the contents described below.

  With reference to FIGS. 8 to 10, the measuring device 31 includes the antenna 10, the housing 11, the screwing attachment 13, the sensor unit 12, the movable unit 15, the waterproof cover 16, and the battery unit 21. , Processing unit 22 and communication unit 24.

  The movable unit 15 is provided between the sensor unit 12 and the housing 11 and can change the position of the sensor unit 12. Specifically, the movable portion 15 includes, for example, a flexible tube, and can bend in a desired direction. In addition, the movable portion 15 holds, for example, a bent shape. The movable portion 15 can change at least one of the direction and the distance with respect to the measurement target 41 of the sensor unit 12 by bending.

  In other words, the movable unit 15 changes the position to be measured by the sensor unit 12 by changing the position of the sensor unit 12.

  The distance between the sensor unit 12 and the measurement target 41 can be adjusted according to the degree of bending of the movable unit 15.

  The antenna 10 and the sensor unit 12 are attached to different surfaces of the housing 11, for example, surfaces adjacent to each other in the housing 11. Specifically, the sensor unit 12 is attached to the housing 11 via the movable unit 15. The battery unit 21 supplies power to each circuit in the measuring device 31.

  The screwing fixture 13 is fixed to a surface different from the surface to which the movable portion 15 of the housing 11 is attached. Specifically, the fixed plate portion 52 in the screwing fixture 13 is fixed to a surface adjacent to the surface to which the movable portion 15 of the housing 11 is attached. The fixing plate portion 52 is fixed to the housing 11 by screwing, for example.

  The measuring device 31 can be attached to a wall or the like by screwing the screwing attachment 13 to the wall or the like using the through holes D formed in the screwing plate portion 51.

  The screwing fixture 13 may be, for example, a flat plate-like member, or may be fixed to the surface of the housing 11 opposite to the surface to which the movable portion 15 is attached.

  A wire connecting the processing unit 22 and the sensor unit 12 passes through the inside of the movable unit 15, for example. The wiring has a length with a margin in consideration of, for example, the bending of the movable portion 15.

  The waterproof cover 16 covers the connection portion between the movable portion 15 and the housing 11 and prevents water and dust from entering the housing 11.

  The movable portion 15 is not limited to the configuration including the flexible tube, but may be a configuration including the flexible arm. In this case, a wire connecting the processing unit 22 and the sensor unit 12 is provided along the movable unit 15.

  Further, the movable portion 15 is not limited to the configuration including the flexible tube, but may be a configuration including an expandable and contractable member. For example, the movable portion 15 includes an expandable bellows-like tube. In this case, the wiring connecting the processing unit 22 and the sensor unit 12 has a length with a margin in consideration of the expansion and contraction of the movable unit 15.

  In addition, the measuring device 31 may not have the screwing attachment 13. In this case, the measuring device 31 is attached to a wall or the like using, for example, an adhesive, a binding band or a bolt.

  FIG. 11 is a bottom view of the measurement device according to the first embodiment of the present invention in a state in which the screw attachment is not fixed to the housing.

  Referring to FIG. 11, housing 11 includes fixing portion 70. The fixing portion 70 is, for example, a screw hole, and is used to fix the screwing attachment 13 to the housing 11. The fixed portion 70 is provided on a surface different from the surface to which the movable portion 15 of the housing 11 is attached. Specifically, the fixed portion 70 is provided on a surface adjacent to the surface to which the movable portion 15 of the housing 11 is attached.

  The fixed unit 70 may be provided on the surface of the housing 11 opposite to the surface on which the movable unit 18 is attached.

  Further, the fixing portion 70 is not limited to the screw hole, and may have a configuration capable of fixing the screwing attachment 13 to the housing 11. Specifically, for example, the fixing portion 70 may be a bolt-like portion protruding from the housing 11 or may be a clip-like portion for fixing the screwing fixture 13 in between. .

  FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the installation state of the measuring device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 12, a production facility 40, a measurement target 41, a production facility 42, a base station 30, and a measuring device 31 are installed in the section 45. Specifically, the measurement target 41 is placed on the production facility 42 and in contact with the wall of the section 45. The base station 30 is attached to a wall opposite to the wall in contact with the measurement target 41.

  The measuring device 31 is attached to the same wall as the wall in contact with the measurement object 41, and the extension direction of the antenna 10 is parallel to the wall surface. Therefore, as indicated by the directivity pattern P of the antenna 10, the direction in which the radiation intensity of the antenna 10 is strong is directed to the base station 30.

  In addition, the movable portion 15 is bent so that the measuring device 31 can measure the surface temperature of the measuring object 41. Specifically, the movable unit 15 is bent such that the sensor unit 12 faces the measurement target 41, that is, the window 29 of the radiation temperature sensor 26 included in the sensor unit 12 faces the measurement object 41.

  The measuring device 31 performs measurement with the surface of the measurement object 41 located below the self as a measurement range a3.

  As described above, the measuring device 31 can measure the surface temperature of the measurement target 41 in a state in which the direction of strong radiation intensity of the antenna 10 is directed to the base station 30 by bending the movable portion 15.

  FIG. 13 is a view showing another example of the installation state of the measuring device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 13, a production facility 40, a measurement target 41, a production facility 42, a base station 30, and a measurement device 31 are installed in the section 45. Specifically, the measurement target 41 is placed on the production facility 42 and in contact with the wall of the section 45. The base station 30 is attached to a wall opposite to the wall in contact with the measurement target 41.

  The measuring device 31 is attached to the same wall as the wall in contact with the measurement object 41, and the extension direction of the antenna 10 is parallel to the wall surface.

  When the movable portion 15 is an expandable member, the distance between the sensor portion 12 and the measurement target 41 can be changed to a larger value. In this example, the sensor unit 12 is positioned closer to the measurement target 41 because the movable unit 15 is expanded compared to the state illustrated in FIG. 12. As a result, the measuring device 31 can perform temperature measurement in a narrower range than the state shown in FIG.

  Specifically, the distance b4 from the sensor unit 12 to the measurement object 41 shown in FIG. 13 is smaller than the distance b3 from the sensor unit 12 to the measurement object 41 shown in FIG. 12, and the measurement range a4 shown in FIG. , Smaller than the measurement range a3 shown in FIG.

  The sensor unit 12 is not limited to the radiation temperature sensor, and may be configured to include a sensor capable of measuring the target without contacting the target. For example, the sensor unit 12 may be configured to include an illuminance sensor, a proximity sensor, a radiation sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, or a microphone instead of the radiation temperature sensor.

  The measuring device 31 is not limited to the configuration including the antenna 10 which is, for example, a rod-like antenna, and may be configured to include a substrate mounting type antenna. In this case, the antenna is mounted on a printed circuit board housed in the housing 11.

  By the way, as one mode of use of M2M system, one or more measuring devices capable of measuring an object and transmitting the measurement result in a wireless signal are installed and collected at the wireless signal transmission destination A management system is conceivable which manages the state of the object based on the measured results.

  However, when the management system is used in a factory or the like, the place where the measurement apparatus can be installed may be limited. And when the place which can be installed in this way is limited, it is difficult to direct the sensor of the measuring device to the object and direct the direction in which the radiation intensity of the radio wave in the measuring device is strong to the transmission destination. is there.

  On the other hand, in the measurement device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the communication unit 24 converts the measurement result of the sensor unit 12, that is, the measurement information indicating the measurement result of the sensor included in the sensor unit 12 into a wireless signal. It transmits from the antenna 10 including. The movable unit 15 can change the position of the sensor unit 12, that is, the position of the sensor.

  With such a configuration, for example, the measuring device 31 is installed so that the direction in which the radiation intensity in the antenna 10 is strong points to the base station 30 that is the transmission destination of the wireless signal, and the movable portion 15 holds the position of the measuring device 31 fixed. To direct the sensor to the measurement object 41.

  Therefore, in the measuring device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the measurement of the object and the transmission of the measurement result can be favorably performed.

  Further, in the measurement device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the movable unit 15 can change the distance between the sensor unit 12 and the measurement object 41, that is, the distance between the sensor and the measurement object 41.

  With such a configuration, for example, when an object other than the measurement target 41 is included in the measurement range and a correct measurement result can not be obtained, measurement is performed by reducing the distance between the sensor and the measurement target 41. The range can be reduced and the other object can be removed from the measurement range.

  Further, in the measurement apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the antenna 10 and the sensor unit 12, that is, the antenna 10 and the sensor are respectively attached to different surfaces of the housing 11.

  Such a configuration makes it difficult for the antenna 10 and the sensor to come in contact with each other, so that they can be disposed at positions more suitable for the measurement of the measurement object 41 and the transmission of the measurement results.

  In addition, the measuring device according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a screwing attachment 13 for attaching the housing 11 to another object. The screwing fixture 13 is fixed to a surface different from the surface to which the movable portion 15 of the housing 11 is attached.

  With such a configuration, the measuring device 31 can be attached to a wall or the like. Further, since the screwing attachment 13 is fixed to the surface of the housing 11 different from the surface to which the movable part 15 is attached, the movable range of the movable part 15 is unlikely to be restricted by the screw attachment 13.

  Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described using the drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding portions are denoted by the same reference characters and description thereof will not be repeated.

Second Embodiment
The present embodiment relates to a measuring device having a different type of movable part as compared with the measuring device according to the first embodiment. The contents other than the contents described below are the same as the measuring device according to the first embodiment.

  FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a measurement apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a detailed configuration of a measurement apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a side view of the measuring apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention in a state where the movable part is bent.

  Referring to FIGS. 14 to 16, the measuring device 31 includes the antenna 10, the housing 11, the sensor unit 12, the screwing attachment 13, the movable unit 18, the waterproof cover 16, and the battery unit 21. , Processing unit 22 and communication unit 24. The housing 11 includes a fixing unit 70 (not shown). The screwing attachment 13 is fixed to the fixing portion 70.

  The movable unit 18 is provided between the sensor unit 12 and the housing 11 and can change the position of the sensor unit 12. Specifically, the movable portion 18 includes, for example, a ball joint, and can bend in a desired direction. Also, the movable portion 18 holds, for example, a bent shape. The movable portion 18 can change at least one of the direction and the distance with respect to the measurement target 41 of the sensor unit 12 by bending.

  The antenna 10 and the sensor unit 12 are attached to different surfaces of the housing 11, for example, surfaces adjacent to each other in the housing 11. Specifically, the sensor unit 12 is attached to the housing 11 via the movable portion 18.

  The screwing fixture 13 is fixed to a surface different from the surface to which the movable portion 18 of the housing 11 is attached. That is, the fixed portion 70 is provided on a surface different from the surface to which the movable portion 18 of the housing 11 is attached.

  Specifically, the fixed portion 70 is provided on a surface adjacent to the surface to which the movable portion 18 of the housing 11 is attached. The fixed unit 70 may be provided on the surface of the housing 11 opposite to the surface on which the movable unit 18 is attached.

  The other configurations and operations are the same as those of the measuring device according to the first embodiment, and therefore the detailed description will not be repeated here.

  Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described using the drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding portions are denoted by the same reference characters and description thereof will not be repeated.

Third Embodiment
The present embodiment relates to a measurement device in which the mounting position of the antenna in the housing is different from that of the measurement device according to the first embodiment. The contents other than the contents described below are the same as the measuring device according to the first embodiment.

  FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a measurement apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 17, antenna 10 and sensor unit 12 are attached to the same surface of housing 11. Specifically, the sensor unit 12 is attached to the housing 11 via the movable unit 15.

  The screwing fixture 13 is fixed to a surface different from the surface to which the movable portion 15 of the housing 11 is attached. That is, the fixing portion 70 (not shown) to which the screwing attachment 13 is fixed is provided on a surface different from the surface to which the movable portion 15 of the housing 11 is attached.

  Specifically, the fixed portion 70 is provided on a surface adjacent to the surface to which the movable portion 15 of the housing 11 is attached. The fixing unit 70 may be fixed to the surface of the housing 11 opposite to the surface to which the movable unit 15 is attached.

  FIG. 18 is a view showing an example of the installation state of the measuring device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 18, a production facility 40, for example, a measurement target 41 which is a production facility, a production facility 42, a base station 30, and a measuring device 31 are installed in a section 45. Specifically, the measurement target 41 is placed on the production facility 42 and in contact with the wall of the section 45. The base station 30 is attached to a wall opposite to the wall in contact with the measurement target 41.

  The measuring device 31 is attached to the ceiling of the section 45. The sensor unit 12 is directed to the measurement target 41 by bending the movable unit 15. For this reason, the measuring device 31 performs measurement with the surface of the measurement target 41 located obliquely below the self as a measurement range.

  The extending direction of the antenna 10 is parallel to the wall surface of the section 45. Therefore, as indicated by the directivity pattern P of the antenna 10, the direction in which the radiation intensity of the antenna 10 is high is directed to the base station 30. That is, the measuring apparatus 31 can measure the surface temperature of the measurement target 41 in a state in which the direction of the radiation intensity of the antenna 10 is directed to the base station 30.

  As described above, in the measurement apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the antenna 10 and the sensor unit 12, that is, the sensors included in the antenna 10 and the sensor unit 12 are attached to the same surface of the housing 11.

  With such a configuration, for example, the antenna 10 and the sensor can be attached to the printed circuit board housed in the housing 11 from the same direction, so that the measurement device 31 can be easily manufactured, and the measurement can be performed. The miniaturization of the device 31 can be realized.

  The other configurations and operations are the same as those of the measuring device according to the first embodiment, and therefore the detailed description will not be repeated here.

  Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described using the drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding portions are denoted by the same reference characters and description thereof will not be repeated.

Fourth Embodiment
The present embodiment relates to a measurement device in which the position of the antenna is changed as compared with the measurement device according to the first embodiment. The contents other than the contents described below are the same as the measuring device according to the first embodiment.

  FIG. 19 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a measurement apparatus according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a detailed configuration of a measuring device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 21 is a side view of the measuring device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention in a state where the movable part is bent.

  Referring to FIGS. 19 to 21, the measuring device 31 includes an antenna 10, a housing 11, a sensor unit 12, a screwing attachment 13, a movable unit 17, a battery unit 21, and a processing unit 22. , And the communication unit 24. The housing 11 includes a fixing unit 70 (not shown). The screwing attachment 13 is fixed to the fixing portion 70.

  The antenna 10 and the sensor unit 12 are attached to different surfaces of the housing 11, for example, surfaces adjacent to each other in the housing 11. Specifically, the antenna 10 is attached to the housing 11 via the movable portion 17. The antenna 10 and the sensor unit 12 may be attached to the same surface of the housing 11.

  The screwing fixture 13 is fixed to a surface different from the surface to which the movable portion 17 of the housing 11 is attached. That is, the fixed portion 70 is provided on a surface different from the surface to which the movable portion 17 of the housing 11 is attached.

  Specifically, the fixed portion 70 is provided on the surface opposite to the surface to which the movable portion 17 of the housing 11 is attached. The fixing unit 70 may be provided on a surface adjacent to the surface to which the movable unit 17 of the housing 11 is attached.

  The movable portion 17 is provided between the antenna 10 and the housing 11 and can change the position of the antenna 10. Specifically, for example, the movable portion 17 includes a metal member having plasticity, and is bent to change at least one of the direction and the distance with respect to the measurement target 41 of the antenna 10. The antenna 10 and the communication unit 24 are electrically connected via the above-described members included in the movable unit 17.

  FIG. 22 is a view showing an example of the installation state of the measuring apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 22, a production facility 40, for example, a measurement target 41 which is a production facility, a production facility 42, a base station 30, and a measuring device 31 are installed in a section 45. Specifically, the measurement target 41 is placed on the production facility 42 and in contact with the wall of the section 45. The base station 30 is attached to a wall opposite to the wall in contact with the measurement target 41.

  The measuring device 31 is attached to the ceiling of the section 45, and performs measurement using the surface of the measurement target 41 located below the self as a measurement range.

  In addition, when the movable portion 17 is bent, the extending direction of the antenna 10 is parallel to the wall surface of the section 45. Therefore, as indicated by the directivity pattern P of the antenna 10, the direction in which the radiation intensity of the antenna 10 is high is directed to the base station 30.

  As described above, the measuring apparatus 31 can measure the surface temperature of the measurement target 41 in a state where the strong direction of the radiation intensity of the antenna 10 is directed to the base station 30.

  As described above, in the measurement device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the communication unit 24 includes in the wireless signal the measurement information indicating the measurement result of the sensor unit 12, that is, the measurement result of the sensor included in the sensor unit 12. And transmit from the antenna 10. The movable portion 17 can change the position of the antenna 10.

  With such a configuration, for example, the measuring device is installed so that the above sensor points to the measurement target 41, and the movable portion 17 is moved while the position of the measuring device 31 is fixed to transmit a strong direction of the radiation intensity of the antenna 10 as a wireless signal Can be directed to the base station 30 that is the destination of the

  Therefore, in the measuring device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the measurement of the object and the transmission of the measurement result can be favorably performed.

  The other configurations and operations are the same as those of the measuring device according to the first embodiment, and therefore the detailed description will not be repeated here.

  Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described using the drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding portions are denoted by the same reference characters and description thereof will not be repeated.

Fifth Embodiment
The present embodiment relates to a measurement device provided with a camera instead of a sensor, as compared with the measurement device according to the first embodiment. The contents other than the contents described below are the same as the measuring device according to the first embodiment.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram showing the configuration of a measurement apparatus according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 23, the measuring device 31 includes an antenna 10, a housing 11, a screwing fixture 13, a camera unit 19, a movable unit 15, a waterproof cover 16, a battery unit 21, and a processing unit. 22 and a communication unit 24. The housing 11 includes a fixing unit 70 (not shown). The screwing attachment 13 is fixed to the fixing portion 70.

  The camera unit 19 includes a camera, photographs the measurement target 41, and outputs a signal indicating an image obtained by the photographing to the processing unit 22.

  Processing unit 22 measures, for example, the displacement amount of measurement object 41 using the signal received from camera unit 19. Then, the processing unit 22 outputs measurement information indicating the measurement result to the communication unit 24.

  The communication unit 24 includes the measurement result information received from the processing unit 22 in a radio signal and transmits the radio signal to the base station 30 via the antenna 10.

  The antenna 10 and the camera unit 19 are attached to different surfaces of the housing 11, for example, adjacent surfaces of the housing 11. Specifically, the camera unit 19 is attached to the housing 11 via the movable unit 15. The antenna 10 and the camera unit 19 may be attached to the same surface of the housing 11.

  The screwing fixture 13 is fixed to a surface different from the surface to which the movable portion 15 of the housing 11 is attached. That is, the fixed portion 70 is provided on a surface different from the surface to which the movable portion 15 of the housing 11 is attached. Specifically, the fixed portion 70 is provided on a surface adjacent to the surface to which the movable portion 15 of the housing 11 is attached. The fixed unit 70 may be provided on the surface of the housing 11 opposite to the surface on which the movable unit 15 is attached.

  The movable unit 15 can change the position of the camera unit 19. Specifically, the movable unit 15 can change at least one of the direction and the distance with respect to the measurement target 41 of the camera unit 19.

  In addition, for example, when the movable portion 15 is a member that can expand and contract, the movable portion 15 can change the distance between the camera unit 19 and the measurement target 41 more largely.

  As described above, in the measurement device according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, the communication unit 24 converts the measurement result of the camera unit 19, that is, the measurement information indicating the measurement result of the camera included in the camera unit 19 into a wireless signal. It transmits from the antenna 10 including. The movable unit 15 can change the position of the camera unit 19, that is, the position of the camera.

  With such a configuration, for example, the measuring device 31 is installed so that the direction in which the radiation intensity in the antenna 10 is strong points to the base station 30 that is the transmission destination of the wireless signal, and the movable portion 15 holds the position of the measuring device 31 fixed. To move the camera to the measurement object 41.

  Therefore, in the measuring device according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, the measurement of the object and the transmission of the measurement result can be favorably performed.

  Further, in the measurement apparatus according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, the movable unit 15 can change the distance between the camera unit 19 and the measurement object 41, that is, the distance between the camera and the measurement object 41.

  With such a configuration, for example, when an object other than the measurement target 41 is included in the measurement range and a correct measurement result can not be obtained, the measurement range can be obtained by reducing the distance between the camera and the measurement target 41. Can be reduced and the other object can be removed from the measurement range.

  Further, in the measurement apparatus according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, the antenna 10 and the camera unit 19, that is, the antenna 10 and the camera are attached to different surfaces of the housing 11, respectively.

  Such a configuration makes it difficult for the antenna 10 and the camera to come in contact with each other, so that they can be disposed at positions more suitable for the measurement of the measurement target 41 and the transmission of the measurement result.

  The other configurations and operations are the same as those of the measuring device according to the first embodiment, and therefore the detailed description will not be repeated here.

  Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described using the drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding portions are denoted by the same reference characters and description thereof will not be repeated.

Sixth Embodiment
The present embodiment relates to a measurement device in which a fixture different from the screw attachment is fixed as compared with the measurement device according to the first embodiment. The contents other than the contents described below are the same as the measuring device according to the first embodiment.

  FIG. 24 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a measurement apparatus according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 24, the measuring device 31 includes a magnetic attachment 14 for attaching the housing 11 to another object by a magnetic force, instead of the screw attachment 13. The magnetic attachment 14 is fixed to a fixing portion 70 (not shown) in the housing 11. The fixed portion 70 is provided on the surface adjacent to the surface to which the movable portion 15 of the housing 11 is attached. Here, the magnetic attachment 14 is a magnet base.

  For example, the magnetic attachment 14 or the screw attachment 13 shown in FIG. 8 can be fixed to the fixing portion 70, for example. That is, the fixing portion 70 can be used in any of the case where the magnetic attachment 14 is fixed to the housing 11 and the case where the screwing attachment 13 is fixed to the housing 11.

  The magnetic attachment 14 includes a permanent magnet and can be attracted to the magnetic body by magnetic force. Specifically, when the switching knob NB of the magnetic attachment 14 is turned in the direction of the arrow AL, the magnetic field leaking from the permanent magnet included in the magnetic attachment 14 to the outside of the magnetic attachment 14 becomes large. As a result, the magnetic attachment 14 is attracted to the magnetic body.

  The measuring device 31 can be attached to a wall or the like by adsorbing the magnetic attachment 14 fixed to the measuring device 31 to a wall or the like containing a magnetic body such as iron.

  FIG. 25 is a view showing a state in which the measuring device according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention is attached to a wall.

  Referring to FIG. 25, a measuring device 31 is attached to a wall 60 including a magnetic body. Specifically, the magnetic attachment 14 is fixed to the housing 11 of the measuring device 31, and the magnetic attachment 14 is adsorbed to the wall 60.

  With such a configuration, the measuring device 31 can be easily attached to the wall 60 without using a screw or the like.

  In addition, since the magnetic field leaking from the magnetic attachment 14 to the outside can be reduced by rotating the switching knob NB in the direction opposite to the arrow AL shown in FIG. 24, the measuring device 31 can be easily removed from the wall 60. it can.

  In this example, the surface on the opposite side of the surface on which the switching knob NB is provided in the magnetic attachment 14 is adsorbed to the wall 60, but the magnetic attachment 14 is a part of the switching attachment NB of its own surface. The surface adjacent to the provided surface may be adsorbed to the wall 60.

  As described above, in the measurement device according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention, the housing 11 includes the fixing portion 70 to which the screwing attachment 13 or the magnetic attachment 14 can be fixed.

  With such a configuration, the measuring device 31 can be attached to a wall or the like. In addition, when attaching the measuring device 31 to a wall or the like, it is possible to select whether to attach using the screw attachment 13 or attach using the magnetic attachment 14.

  Further, in the measurement apparatus according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention, the magnetic attachment 14 is fixed to a surface different from the surface to which the movable portion 15 of the housing 11 is attached.

  With such a configuration, the measuring device 31 can be attached to a wall or the like. In addition, since the magnetic attachment 14 is fixed to the surface of the housing 11 different from the attachment surface of the movable portion 15, the movable range of the movable portion 15 is unlikely to be restricted by the screw attachment 13.

  It should be understood that the above embodiments are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  The above description includes the features described below.

[Supplementary Note 1]
With the antenna,
A sensor capable of measuring the measurement object without contacting the measurement object;
A communication unit that includes measurement information indicating a measurement result of the sensor in a wireless signal and transmits the wireless signal from the antenna;
A measurement apparatus, comprising: a movable portion capable of changing the position of the measurement target which can be measured by the sensor by changing the position of the sensor.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 antenna 11 housing 12 sensor part 13 screwing attachment 14 magnetic attachment 15, 17 and 18 movable part 16 waterproof cover 19 camera part 21 battery part 22 processing part 24 communication part 26 radiation temperature sensor 27 pin 28 package 29 window part Reference Signs List 30 base station 31, 131 measuring device 32 storage device 33 management device 34 network 40, 42 production equipment 41 measurement target 45 division 51 screwing plate portion 52 fixing plate portion 53 pedestal mounting portion 70 fixing portion 101 management system

Claims (5)

With the antenna,
With sensor or camera,
A communication unit which transmits measurement information indicating measurement results of the sensor or the camera in a wireless signal from the antenna;
A measuring apparatus comprising: a movable part capable of changing the position of at least one of the antenna and the sensor or the camera.   The measuring apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the movable unit is capable of changing a distance between the sensor or the camera and a measurement target. The measuring device further includes
Equipped with a housing
The measurement apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the antenna and the sensor or the camera are attached to the same surface of the housing. The measuring device further includes
Equipped with a housing
The measurement apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the antenna and the sensor or the camera are respectively attached to different surfaces of the housing. The measuring device further includes
And a housing attached with the movable portion,
The housing secures a screw mount for attaching the housing to another object by using a screw, or fixes a magnetic attachment for attaching the housing to the other object by a magnetic force. The measuring device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 including a fixed part which can be.

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