JP7154599B2 - bollard device - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present disclosure relates to a car stop device installed on the ground, and more particularly to a car stop device capable of appropriately detecting a rise in water level in an urban area.

In general, roads, parks, parking lots, etc. are provided with vehicle stop devices installed on the ground.

On the other hand, when a large amount of rain falls, the city may flood, and if the car stop device can correctly detect the rise of the water level at this time, it is convenient because the car stop device can be effectively used.

JP 2018-77602 A

The present disclosure has been made in consideration of such points, and an object thereof is to provide a bollard device capable of appropriately detecting a rise in water level.

The present disclosure provides a car stop device, a housing that is installed on the ground and includes an emergency light opening, an emergency light that is provided in the housing and emits light outward through the emergency light opening, and the An emergency light battery provided in a housing, a water level gauge provided in the housing, and a controller, wherein the controller turns on the emergency light based on a water level rise signal from the water gauge. A bollard device that illuminates and sends a water level rise signal to an external monitoring device.

The present disclosure includes a normal light provided in the housing for irradiating light outward through a normal light opening, a solar panel provided on an upper surface of the housing, a solar panel provided in the housing, and the and a normal light battery connected to a solar panel, wherein the control unit turns on the normal light based on an increase or decrease in the amount of power generated by the solar panel.

The present disclosure is a vehicle stopping device, wherein the control unit periodically receives power storage information from the emergency light battery and transmits the information to the monitoring device.

The present disclosure is a bollard device, wherein the control unit transmits the water level rise signal to the monitoring device via an antenna provided in the housing.

The present disclosure is a vehicle stop device, wherein the housing is made of metal, and the normal light opening is arranged to surround the antenna from the outer circumference.

The present disclosure is a vehicle stop device, wherein the antenna transmits radio waves having a high frequency region to the monitoring device through the normal light opening.

As described above, according to the present disclosure, it is possible to appropriately detect a water level rise.

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing an embodiment of a vehicle stopping device according to the present disclosure; FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a control system including a controller for the bollard device according to the present disclosure; FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the operation of the vehicle stop device according to the present disclosure;

Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the drawings.

Here, FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing an embodiment of the car stop device, FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a control system including a control section of the car stop device, and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the operation of the car stop device.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the car stop device 10 is installed in parks, roads, parking lots, etc., and exhibits a car stop function. Such a car stop device 10 is fixed by a base 11A installed on the ground G and a fastener 11B on the base 11A, and has an opening for normal light (hereinafter also referred to as first opening) 16 and an opening for emergency light (hereinafter also referred to as first opening). , also referred to as a second opening) 26, a normal light 12 provided in the housing 11 and emitting light outward through the first opening 16, and a light inside the housing 11 An emergency light 22 is provided and radiates light outward through a second opening 26 .

Among them, the housing 11 fixed on the base 11A has, for example, a cylindrical shape and is made of metal such as aluminum, steel, or stainless steel. The first openings 16 are provided in a portion of the side surface 11a of the housing 11 located above the central portion, and are provided at a plurality of locations, for example, 10 locations around the side surface 11a of the housing 11 at predetermined intervals. are placed. Further, each first opening 16 has, for example, an elongated shape extending in the vertical direction. An antenna 15 , which will be described later, is provided in the housing 11 at a position corresponding to the first opening 16 .

Further, the second openings 26 are provided between the upper surface 11b of the housing 11 and the first opening 16 in the side surface 11a of the housing 11, and are provided at a plurality of locations, for example, four locations around the side surface 11a of the housing 11. They are arranged at predetermined intervals. Further, each second opening 26 has, for example, an elongated shape extending in the horizontal direction.

Here, the "vertical direction" means the "vertical direction" when the car stop device 10 according to the present embodiment is installed on the ground G as shown in FIG. It refers to the "horizontal direction" when installed on the ground G as shown in FIG.

A solar panel 14 is installed on the upper surface 11 b of the housing 11 . As will be described later, the solar panel 14 generates electric power for operating the normal light 12 , and is connected to a normal light battery 13 provided within the housing 11 .

For example, four batteries 23a are provided in the lower portion of the housing 11, and these four batteries 23a constitute an emergency light battery 23. As shown in FIG.

Furthermore, a water level gauge 30 is installed in the lower portion of the housing 11 . The water level gauge 30 is provided in the lower part of the housing 11 and includes a mounting frame 32 extending in the vertical direction, and a float switch provided in the mounting frame 32 and mountable at any position in the vertical direction within the mounting frame 32. 31.

Also, a signal from the float switch 31 which rises with water immersion is sent to the control section 35 provided above the housing 11 via the cable 38 .

The control unit 35 is also provided with an emergency light control unit 35 b that drives the emergency light 22 .

Next, the normal light 12 and the emergency light 22 provided inside the housing 11 will be described. The normal light 12 is for notifying the presence of the vehicle stop device to the outside during normal nighttime hours, and is composed of a plurality of, for example, eight, LED illumination lights installed on a support base 12a, for example.

Further, the emergency light 22 notifies the ground G that the ground G is flooded based on the water level rising signal from the water level gauge 30 when the ground G is flooded. It consists of a plurality of LED illuminators installed on top. The emergency light 22 is driven by an emergency light control section 35b controlled by the control section 35. FIG.

By the way, the control unit 35 is installed in the housing 11 as described above, and the control unit 35 judges that it is nighttime when the amount of power generation from the solar panel 14 decreases based on the amount of power generation, and normally operates. The light 12 is turned on, and when the amount of power generation increases, it is determined that it is daytime and the normal light 12 is turned off.

In addition, based on the water level rise signal from the water level gauge 30, the control unit 35 turns on the emergency light 22 by the emergency light control unit 35b, and the water level rise signal is transmitted from the antenna 15 in the housing 11 via the communication module 35c. is sent to a monitoring device 36 installed outside the bollard device 10 .

In this case, the antenna 15 inside the housing 11 is installed at a position corresponding to the first opening 16 inside the housing 11 , and the antenna 15 is arranged so as to be surrounded by the plurality of first openings 16 . Further, the antenna 15 is adapted to send radio waves having a high frequency range toward the monitoring device 36 . Therefore, even if the housing 11 is made of metal, since the first opening 16 having an elongated shape extending in the vertical direction is provided around the antenna 15, radio waves from the antenna 15 pass through the first opening 16. It can be sent smoothly to the outside. This makes it possible to easily and reliably send a water level rise signal to the monitoring device 36 . The monitoring device 36 can accumulate the water level rise signal from the bollard device 10 .

Next, the controller 35 provided inside the housing 11 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a control system including a control unit.

As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 35 is connected to the normal light 12, the normal light battery 13 and the solar panel 14 as described above, and controls the normal light 12, the normal light battery 13 and the solar panel 14.

The controller 35 is connected to the emergency light 22 and the emergency light battery 23 and controls the emergency light 22 and the emergency light battery 23 .

Further, a water level gauge 30 is connected to the control section 35, and when a water level rise signal from the water level gauge 30 is sent to the control section 35, the emergency light control section 35b of the control section 35 turns on the emergency light 22 and this A water level rise signal is sent from the antenna 15 to the monitoring device 36 via the communication module 35c.

In FIG. 2, the control unit 35 judges that it is nighttime when the amount of power generation from the solar panel 14 decreases based on the amount of power generation from the solar panel 14 as described above, and turns on the normal light 12 to increase the amount of power generation. It has a normal light control unit 35a that determines that it is daytime and turns off the normal light 12 in such a case. The normal light control section 35a constitutes a normal light control block 35A.

On the other hand, the control unit 35 includes an emergency light control block 35B for controlling the emergency light 22, as will be described later, and the emergency light control block 35B has an emergency light control unit 35b, a communication module 35c and an extinguishing timer 35d.

In this embodiment, both the normal light control block 35A and the emergency light control block 35B are incorporated in the control unit 35, but the normal light control block 35A and the emergency light control block 35B are separate and independent. It is also possible to provide

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a normal light electrical system 12A comprising a normal light 12, a normal light battery 13, and a solar panel 14, an emergency light 22, an emergency light battery 23, and The emergency light electrical system 22A including the water level gauge 30 is connected to the controller 35 independently of each other.

For this reason, an existing car stop device in which the normal light electrical system 12A comprising the normal light 12, the normal light battery 13, and the solar panel 14, and the normal light control block 35A are incorporated is prepared in advance. In addition, an emergency light electrical system 22A consisting of an emergency light 22, an emergency light battery 23, and a water level gauge 30, and an emergency light control block 35B are additionally incorporated to constitute the vehicle stop device according to the present embodiment. can also

However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the normal light electrical system 12A consisting of the normal light 12, the normal light battery 13, and the solar panel 14, and the emergency light electric system 12A consisting of the emergency light 22, the emergency light battery 23, and the water level gauge 30. By interconnecting the system 22A and the emergency light control block 35B, for example, the normal light 12 is lit by the emergency light battery 23, the emergency light 22 is lit by the normal light battery 13, and the communication module 35c is connected. You may output a water level rise signal to the monitoring apparatus 36 via.

Next, the operation of this embodiment having such a configuration will be described.

First, during normal operation, the solar panel 14 provided on the upper surface of the housing 11 generates electricity, and the electricity generated by the solar panel 14 is stored in the normal light battery 13 . The electric power stored in the normal-light battery 13 lights the normal light 12 , and the light from the normal light 12 is radiated outward through the first opening 16 .

During this time, the power generation amount from the solar panel 14 is sent to the control unit 35, and the normal light control unit 35a of the control unit 35 determines whether it is daytime or nighttime based on the power generation amount of the solar panel 14, and turns on the normal light 12. , turn off the light.

Next, when the urban area is flooded and water floods the ground G, the float switch 31 provided on the mounting frame 32 of the water gauge 30 gradually rises.

After that, a water level rise signal is sent from the raised float switch 31 to the emergency light controller 35 b of the controller 35 via the cable 38 .

Next, the emergency light control section 35b of the control section 35 activates the emergency light 22 after receiving the water level rise signal. As a result, the light from the emergency light 22 is radiated outward through the second opening 26, and the light from the emergency light 22 can notify people outside of the water level rise in the area.

At the same time, the emergency light control section 35b of the control section 35 sends a water level rise signal to the monitoring device 36 by radio waves having a high frequency range from the antenna 15 via the communication module 35c. After receiving the water level rise signal, the monitoring device 36 stores the water level rise signal.

By the way, the light emitted outward from the emergency light 22 has a larger quantity of light than the light emitted from the ordinary light 12, so that it is possible to quickly and reliably notify the outside that the ground G is flooded. can. For this reason, the emergency light battery 23 for lighting the emergency light 22 must have a large capacity and must surely light the emergency light 22 in an emergency when the ground G is flooded.

In the present embodiment, the remaining amount of electric power stored in the emergency light battery 23 is sent periodically (for example, once a day) to the remaining battery amount confirming unit 35e of the control unit 35, and the battery of the control unit 35 is The remaining amount confirming unit 35e sends the remaining amount of power of the emergency light battery 23 to the monitoring device 36 via the communication module 35c each time.

In the monitoring device 36, the emergency light control unit 35b of the control unit 35 informs the outside of the replacement time of the battery 23a of the emergency light battery 23 based on the remaining power amount of the emergency light battery 23 sent from the remaining battery amount confirmation unit 35e. can be notified.

Next, after the water has receded from the ground G, the controller 35 turns off the emergency light 22 .

The operation of turning on and off the emergency light 22 by the controller 35 during this period will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

First, when the ground G is flooded with water, the float switch 31 of the water gauge 30 is turned ON as described above. At this time, the emergency light control section 35b of the control section 35 outputs a water level rise signal to the monitoring device 36 via the communication module 35c. At the same time, the emergency light control section 35 b of the control section 35 turns on the emergency light 22 based on the signal from the float switch 31 . At this time, when the emergency light controller 35b receives the water level rise signal from the float switch 31 continuously for, for example, five seconds, the emergency light controller 35b activates the extinguishing timer 35d after five seconds have passed. The extinguishing timer 35d is a timer for extinguishing the emergency light 22, for example, 15 minutes after the extinguishing timer 35d is activated. Thus, when the emergency light control unit 35b receives the water level rise signal from the float switch 31 continuously for, for example, five seconds, the reason for activating the light-off timer 35d is that the float switch 31 momentarily detects the water level rise. This is for the purpose of performing stable emergency light control by excluding cases such as when water falls immediately after the

After 10 minutes, for example, if the float switch 31 remains ON, the emergency light controller 35b of the controller 35 outputs a water level rise signal to the monitoring device 36 via the communication module 35c. During this time, the emergency light control unit 35b continues to turn on the emergency light 22, and after the lapse of 5 seconds, resets the previous timer of the light-off timer 35d of the emergency light 22 and newly operates the light-off timer 35d.

Next, consider the case where the water recedes and the float switch 31 of the water level gauge 30 descends before 10 minutes have elapsed.

At this time, the float switch 31 of the water level gauge 30 is turned off. In the present embodiment, after the float switch 31 is turned off, the emergency light control unit 35b of the control unit 35 receives a signal from the float switch 31, and transmits the signal again twice, for example, 10 minutes, via the communication module 35c. At intervals, a water level rise signal is output to the monitoring device 36 . If the float switch 31 remains OFF, a water level drop signal is output to the monitoring device 36 at the third time after the float switch 31 is turned OFF. As a result, it is possible to send information to the monitoring device 36 that it should be on alert against rising water levels until the water level on the ground G stabilizes.

After the float switch 31 is turned off, the emergency light control unit 35b of the control unit 35 outputs the water level rise signal to the monitoring device 36 twice, for example, for 15 minutes at intervals of 10 minutes. resets the timer for the previous time, and activates the extinguishing timer 35d anew. During this time, the emergency light controller 35b continues to turn on the emergency light 22 in response to the water level rise signal. As described above, according to the present embodiment, the vehicle stop device 10 having a vehicle stop function can accurately detect a rise in the water level on the ground G, and the information on the detected water level rise can be sent to the monitoring device 36. can send.

As described above, after the float switch 31 is turned off, the emergency light controller 35b activates the light-off timer 35d twice, for example, for 15 minutes. Next, after the second extinguishing timer 35d has finished operating for, for example, 15 minutes, the emergency light controller 35b extinguishes the emergency light 22 based on the operation end signal of the extinguishing timer 35d.

Thus, until the water level on the ground G is stabilized, the emergency light 22 can be turned on to maintain a vigilance against the water level rise to the outside.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the vehicle stop device 10 having a vehicle stop function can accurately detect a rise in the water level on the ground G, and the information on the detected water level rise can be transmitted by the emergency lights 22. You can let the outside know.

In the above-described embodiment, the car stop device 10 is fixed to the base 11A installed on the ground G, the fastener 11B on the base 11A, and the normal light opening (hereinafter also referred to as the first opening) 16. A metal housing 11 having an emergency light opening (hereinafter also referred to as a second opening) 26, and a normal light 12 provided in the housing 11 and emitting light outward through the first opening 16. , and the emergency light 22 that is provided in the housing 11 and emits light outward through the second opening 26, but the present invention is not limited to this.

For example, the car stop device 10 includes a base 11A installed on the ground G, a metal housing 11 fixed to the base 11A by a fastener 11B and having an emergency light opening 26, and a housing 11 provided in the housing 11. An emergency light 22 that emits light outward through an emergency light opening 26 may also be provided. That is, the normal light 12 that emits light outward through the normal light opening 16 may be removed from the housing 11. In this case, the solar panel 14 is removed from the upper surface 11b of the housing 11, and the housing 11 The normal light battery 13 can be removed from the inside. Also, the normal light control block 35A can be removed from the controller 35. FIG.

10 Car stop device 11 Housing 11A Base 12 Normal light 13 Normal light battery 14 Solar panel 15 Antenna 22 Emergency light 23 Emergency light battery 23a Battery 30 Water level gauge 31 Float switch 32 Mounting frame 35 Control unit 36 Monitoring device 38 Cable

Claims (5)

In a car stop device that is installed on roads, parks, or parking lots and exhibits a car stop function ,
a housing located on the ground and containing an opening for an emergency light;
an emergency light provided in the housing for emitting light outward through the emergency light opening;
an emergency light battery provided in the housing;
a water level gauge provided in the housing;
a control unit;
The control unit turns on the emergency light based on the water level rise signal from the water level gauge and transmits the water level rise signal to an external monitoring device,
a normal lamp provided in the housing and emitting light outward through the normal lamp opening;
a solar panel provided on the upper surface of the housing;
a normal light battery provided in the housing and connected to the solar panel;
The vehicle stop device , wherein the control unit determines whether it is daytime or nighttime based on an increase or decrease in the amount of power generated by the solar panel, and turns on the normal light . 2. The vehicle stop device according to claim 1 , wherein said control unit periodically receives power storage information from said emergency light battery and transmits the information to said monitoring device. 3. The car stop device according to claim 1, wherein said controller transmits said water level increase signal to said monitoring device via an antenna provided in said housing. 4. The vehicle stop device according to claim 3 , wherein the housing is made of metal, and the normal light opening is arranged to surround the antenna from the outer circumference. 5. The vehicle stop device according to claim 4 , wherein said antenna transmits radio waves having a high frequency region to said monitoring device through said normal light opening.

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