JPH11208798A - Vehicle fuel supply system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To take proper measures such as suspension of oil feeding, activation of a fire extinguisher and public announcement against emergency such as a fire without delay even when a gas station is of a manned self-service type. SOLUTION: A fixed control board 20 permits/stops oil feeding of an oil feeder 22, activates a fire extinguisher 23 and activates a public announcing device or the like by manual operation, while when it receives a switch signal, it permits/stops oil feeding of the oil feeder, activates the fire extinguisher, activates the public announcing device or the like based on the switch signal, and further transmits an oil feeding indication signal indicating an oil, feeder which begins oil feeding if available. A portable control board, when manual operation for performing permission/suspension of oil feeding, activation of the fire extinguisher, activation of the public announcing device or the like is done, transmits a switch signal according to the operation, while it indicates an oil feeder which is feeding oil when it receives the oil feeding indication signal.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a vehicle fuel supply system suitable for use in a manned self-service refueling station for supplying fuel to a vehicle by operating the vehicle driver himself.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in Europe and the United States, self-service type gas stations in which customers (drivers) carry out refueling work by themselves are widely used. On the other hand, in Japan, the self-service method is not allowed due to security problems. However, recently deregulation has allowed it to be recognized under certain conditions.

[0003] In the self-service system, the customer himself or herself carries out the refueling work which has been performed by the employees of the gas station, and thus it is necessary to ensure sufficient safety. For this reason, the nature of dangerous goods, fire prevention and
At least one person who has knowledge of fire extinguishing methods, etc., and who is familiar with gas station facilities, etc., should be stationed in the control booth (monitoring room) to allow customers to carry out refueling, respond to emergencies, etc. Measures (interphone call, visual observation and monitoring with a TV camera) can be performed, use of highly safe refueling nozzles that can be handled by amateurs, installation of simple fire extinguishing equipment, starting of refueling pump at control booth The provision of safety measures such as the installation of a switch that can be stopped was required.

[0004]

As described above, self-service of a gas station requires that at least one person with a certain level of knowledge be resident and safety equipment be installed. It should be noted that self-service is not completely self-service because of the above-mentioned conditions, and is generally called manned self-service. In addition, there is a self-service system called the semi-self-service system. In this system, refueling is performed by employees as before, and reimbursement is performed only by customers at the reimbursement window. , Broadcasting equipment, surveillance cameras, etc. do not necessarily need to be installed. By the way, in a manned self-service refueling station, as a device attached to the refueling machine, in the method of refueling from the ceiling, a switch that lowers the refueling nozzle from the ceiling, a device that indicates that refueling is in progress, the refueling amount of the refueling machine There is an indicator, and as a switch for operating the fire extinguisher, there is a manual start switch of the fire extinguisher. In addition, an on-site broadcasting device is required as an apparatus for performing on-site broadcasting.

[0005] In these devices and equipment, since switches are provided in the office or in each device or equipment, a shift is made to a manned self-service system in which a gas station is operated by a small number of people (about two people) as it is. In this case, an employee other than the control booth staff has to go to and operate individual devices and devices, and there is a high possibility that the response will be delayed. Especially when monitoring by one person, the outside can be checked with a TV camera, but in some cases it is necessary to actually come close to check the situation. And
In particular, when an abnormality such as a fire occurs, the damage may be increased. As described above, when providing manned self-service, there is a problem that the existing facilities cannot cope sufficiently.

Accordingly, the present invention provides a vehicle fuel supply system capable of appropriately responding to an emergency such as a fire even if the system is shifted to a manned self-service system without stopping the refueling, activating a fire extinguishing system, and broadcasting in a park. It aims to provide a system.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above object, a vehicle fuel supply system according to the first aspect of the present invention comprises a stationary control panel having signal transmitting means, and a stationary control panel having signal transmitting means. And a portable control panel separate from the vehicle, wherein the stationary control panel is manually operated to permit / stop refueling of a refueling machine, to activate a fire extinguishing device, and to control a broadcasting equipment in a yard. On the other hand, when a switch signal is taken in by the signal transmission means, refueling permission / stop of a refueling machine, activation of a fire extinguisher, or activation of an on-site broadcasting device is performed based on the switch signal. If there is a refueling machine to start refueling, a signal indicating that the refueling machine is being refueled is sent from the signal transmission means, and the portable control panel permits / stops refueling of the refueling machine, activates a fire extinguisher, or activates the Broadcaster When a manual operation is performed for starting the fuel supply, a switch signal corresponding to the operation is transmitted from the signal transmission unit, and when a refueling display signal is captured, a display for identifying a refueling machine that is refueling is displayed. The feature is to perform. It is characterized by performing a display that can be performed.

According to this configuration, permission / stop of refueling of the refueling machine, activation of the fire extinguishing device, activation of the on-site broadcasting equipment, and the like can be performed not only by the stationary control panel but also by the portable control panel. The portable control panel also displays an indication to identify the refueling machine that started refueling. For example, there are five refueling machines at a refueling station. When the refueling machine of No. 1 starts refueling, No. A display indicating the first refueling machine is performed. The stationary control panel is usually installed in a control booth in a gas station, and is operated by control booth personnel. The portable control panel is owned by employees other than the control booth staff. Signal transmission between the stationary control panel and the portable operation panel may be wireless or wired. As described above, even if the system is shifted to the manned self-service system, employees other than the control booth staff can use the portable operation panel to appropriately stop the refueling, operate the fire extinguisher, and perform on-site broadcasting. Efficient operation is possible even with the number of people, and it is possible to respond quickly to emergency situations such as fire,
The spread of damage can be minimized.

[0009]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a portable control panel 1 of a vehicle fuel supply system according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the portable control panel 1, and FIG. 3 is a vehicle fuel supply system according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a fueling station to which the vehicle fuel supply system according to the present invention is applied.

The stationary control panel 20 is installed in a control booth 40 as shown in FIG. 4, and is operated mainly by control booth personnel. The stationary control panel 20 performs, for example, permission / stop of refueling of the refueling machine 22, activation of the fire extinguisher 23, activation of the on-site broadcasting device 33 (see FIG. 3), and the like by operating switches. Also, a refueling machine 2 for starting refueling
When there is 2, the display signal is transmitted during refueling. Portable control panel 1
Is used mainly by employees other than the control booth staff, and as described above, the permission of refueling of the refueling machine 22 is made by remote control.
It can stop, start the fire extinguisher 23, start the on-site broadcasting device 33, etc., and when the refueling display signal is received, a display indicating the refueling machine 22 being refueled is performed.

Next, the configuration and operation of the portable control panel 1 and the stationary control panel 20 will be described in detail. (A) Configuration and operation of portable control panel 1 In FIG. 1, on the front surface of the case of the portable control panel 1, a number panel 2 assigned to each refueling machine 22 and refueling permission / A permission / stop switch (built-in lamp and turned on in a permission state) 3 for stopping, a refueling indicator lamp 4 indicating a refueling state of each refueling machine 2, and a fire extinguisher 23 attached to each refueling machine 22 A start switch 5 for starting (see FIG. 4) and an on-site broadcasting device 33 (see FIG. 3)
1), and a microphone 7 for taking in audio.

As shown in FIG. 2, the portable control panel 1 has a control unit 10, a memory 11, a switch unit 12, a display unit 13,
An audio input unit 14 and a transmission / reception unit 15 are provided. The memory 11 is a so-called work memory used in the operation of the control unit 10. The switch unit 12 includes a permission / stop switch 3, a start switch 5, and a broadcast on switch 6. The display unit 13 includes a refueling indicator lamp 4 and a lamp with a built-in permission / stop switch 3. The audio input unit 14 amplifies the audio signal from the microphone 7 and
Output to The audio input unit 14 operates only while the control signal is being supplied from the control unit 10 when the broadcast ON switch 6 is pressed. The transmission / reception unit 15 transmits a switch signal based on operation of various switches and receives a refueling display signal and a refueling stop display signal.

When refueling is permitted by the portable control panel 1,
For example, no. When the refueling in the refueling machine 22 of No. 1 is permitted, Press the permission / stop switch 3 immediately below the number panel 2 of No. 1. Thereby, the switch signal of refueling permission is transmitted, and the lamp in the permission / stop switch 3 is turned on. After transmission of the refueling permission switch signal, When refueling is started by the first refueling machine 22, a refueling display signal is transmitted from the stationary control panel 20, and when the refueling display signal is received, the refueling display immediately below the permission / stop switch 3 that has been pressed is displayed. The lamp 4 lights up. In addition, No. 2-No. The same operation is performed when the refueling of each refueling machine 22 of No. 5 is permitted.

No. during refueling When stopping the first refueling machine 22, the permission / stop switch 3 immediately below the number panel 2 for the refueling machine 22 to be stopped is pressed. Thereby, the switch signal for refueling stop is transmitted, and the lamp in the permission / stop switch 3 is turned off. After the transmission of the refueling stop switch signal, the No. 2 is turned off. When the refueling is stopped at the first refueling machine 22, a refueling stop display signal is transmitted from the stationary control panel 20, and when the refueling stop signal is received, the refueling indication immediately below the pressed enable / stop switch 3 is received. The lamp 4 turns off. In addition, No. 2-No. The same operation is performed when the refueling in each refueling machine 22 of No. 5 is stopped.

When the fire extinguisher 23 is activated, for example, N
o. When the fire extinguisher 23 attached to the refueling machine 22 of No. 1 is started, The start switch 5 below the No. 1 panel 2 is pressed. Thereby, No. A switch signal for activating the fire extinguisher 23 attached to the first refueling machine 22 is transmitted, and the fire extinguisher 23 is activated. In addition, No. Two
No. The same operation is performed when the fire extinguisher 23 attached to each refueling machine 22 of No. 5 is started. To activate the on-site broadcasting device 33, the broadcast ON switch 6 is pressed. Thereby, the switch signal for activating the on-site broadcasting device 33 is transmitted, and the on-site broadcasting device 33 is activated. in this case,
Audio input from the microphone 7 can be continuously performed only while the broadcast ON switch 6 is pressed. When an abnormality such as a fire occurs, for example, by the on-site broadcasting device 33, it is possible to immediately notify the personnel in the control booth 40. Further, it is possible to notify a vehicle that is in the hall or a vehicle that is about to enter the hall about an abnormality such as a fire.

(B) Structure and operation of the installation type control panel 20 The installation type control panel 20, as shown in FIG.
1, a memory 25, an input unit (keyboard) 26, a fire extinguishing equipment start switch 27, an automatic notification switch 28, a display unit (monitor) 29, a microphone 30, a voice input unit 31, and a transmission / reception unit 32. The memory 25 includes the control unit 21
Is a so-called work memory used in the above operation. The input unit 26 allows / stops refueling of the refueling machine 22 and the fire extinguisher 23
And operations such as activation of the on-site broadcasting device 33. The fire extinguishing equipment start switch 27 is for starting fire extinguishing equipment such as a sprinkler in a gas station. The automatic notification switch 28 is for making an emergency notification to a fire department or the like. The display unit 29 displays the status of the refueling machine 22, the fire extinguisher 23, the on-site broadcasting device 33 and the like. The audio input unit 31 amplifies the audio signal from the microphone 30 and outputs the amplified audio signal to the broadcasting device 33. The transmission / reception unit 15 transmits a refueling display signal and a refueling stop display signal, and receives a switch signal.

When lubrication is permitted in the stationary control panel 20, for example, no. When permitting refueling in the refueling machine 22 of the No. 1 A key input for designating the first refueling machine 22 is performed. Thereby, No.
Refueling is started in the refueling machine 22 of No. 1 and the No. 1 displayed on the display unit 29 is displayed. The color of the graphic indicating one refueling machine 22 changes (for example, from white to green). A refueling display signal is transmitted simultaneously with the start of refueling.
When the portable control panel 1 receives this in-refueling display signal, the portable control panel 1 receives the No. The lamp in the permission / stop switch 3 immediately below the number panel 2 of No. 1 is turned on. The state corresponding to the permission / stop switch 3 of the control unit 10 of the portable control panel 1 is reversed to the permission side. When the permission / stop switch 3 is depressed in this state, the portable control panel 1 issues a No. 1
A switch signal for stopping refueling in the refueling machine 22 is transmitted. The installation type control panel 20 receives this switch signal, and The refueling in the first refueling machine 22 is stopped. No. 2-No. The same operation is performed when refueling in each refueling machine 22 of No. 5 is permitted.

When stopping the refueling machine 22 during refueling, for example, When stopping the refueling in the refueling machine 22 of No. 1, No. A key input for designating the first refueling machine 22 is performed. Thereby, No. The refueling in the first refueling machine 22 is stopped, and the N
o. The color of the graphic indicating one refueling machine 22 changes (for example, from green to white). A refueling stop display signal is transmitted at the same time as refueling is stopped. When the portable control panel 1 receives this refueling stop display signal, the No. The lamp in the permission / stop switch 3 immediately below the No. 1 panel 2 is turned off, and the state corresponding to the permission / stop switch 3 of the control unit 10 of the portable control panel 1 is reversed to the stop side.
When the permission / stop switch 3 is depressed in this state, the portable control panel 1 issues a No. A switch signal for starting refueling in one refueling machine 22 is transmitted. When the stationary control panel 20 receives this switch signal, The refueling in the first refueling machine 22 is started. No. 2-No.
The same operation is performed when the refueling in each refueling machine 22 of No. 5 is stopped.

When the fire extinguisher 23 is activated, for example, N
o. When the fire extinguisher 23 attached to the first refueling machine 22 is activated, a key input for designating the fire extinguisher 23 is performed by the input unit 26. As a result, the fire extinguisher 23 is activated, and the color of the graphic indicating the fire extinguisher 23 displayed on the display unit 29 changes (for example, from white to red). No. 2-No. The same operation is performed when the fire extinguisher 23 associated with each refueling machine 22 of No. 5 is started. When activating the on-site broadcasting device 33, the input unit 26
Key input for designating the fire extinguisher 23 is made. Thereby, the on-site broadcasting device 33 is activated. In this case, the sound input from the microphone 30 can be continuously performed until the designation of the fire extinguisher 23 is cancelled. In addition, the stationary control panel 20 can display an image of the surveillance camera on the display unit 29.

As described above, in this embodiment, the control of permitting / stopping the refueling of the refueling machine 22, the activation of the fire extinguisher 23, and the activation of the on-site broadcasting device 33 are performed by the portable control panel 22 in addition to the control by the stationary control panel 22. It can also be done on the board 22. Further, a refueling indicator lamp 4 corresponding to each refueling machine 22 is provided on the portable control panel 1 so that the refueling machine 22 during refueling can be recognized at a glance. Therefore, when the employees other than the control booth personnel carry the portable control panel 22, even if they are away from the control booth 40, they can operate all the refueling machines 22 and the fire extinguishing devices 23 at hand and also have the on-site broadcasting equipment 33. Can operate efficiently with a small number of people, and can take appropriate measures such as refueling stoppage, fire extinguishing system operation, on-site broadcasting, etc. without delay in the event of an emergency such as a fire, thus expanding damage. Can be minimized.

In the above-described embodiment, the audio signal transmitted from the portable control panel 1 is only received by the stationary control panel 20 and broadcast by the on-site broadcasting device 33. A call may be made between the mobile phone 1 and the stationary control panel 20 like an intercom. In this way, a call can be made between the control booth staff and other employees, so that the efficiency can be further improved. Also, in the above embodiment, the automatic notification is sent to the stationary control panel 2.
Although it could only be done with 0, it may be made possible from the portable control panel 1 as well. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the transmission and reception of signals between the stationary control panel 20 and the portable operation panel 1 are performed by wireless, but may be performed by wire.

[0022]

According to the first and second aspects of the present invention, in addition to permitting / stopping refueling of a refueling machine, activating a fire extinguisher, and activating an on-site broadcasting device, a portable control panel is used. But even if you are away from the control booth, without returning to the control booth, you can put the refueling machine in a refuelable state, stop it,
Alternatively, it is possible to activate a fire extinguisher or activate an on-site broadcasting device. And small people (about 2 people)
Even if a shift to a manned self-service system is implemented, appropriate measures such as refueling stoppage, fire extinguishing system operation, and on-site broadcasting can be taken without delay in the event of an emergency such as a fire, and the spread of damage can be minimized. it can.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a portable control panel of a vehicle fuel supply system according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the portable control panel of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a stationary control panel of the vehicle fuel supply system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an entire gas station to which the vehicle fuel supply system of FIG. 1 is applied;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Portable control panel 2 Refueling machine display 3 Refueling permission / stop switch 4 Refueling display 5 Fire extinguishing equipment start switch 6 Broadcast on switch 7 Microphone 10 Control unit 11 Memory 12 Switch unit 13 Display unit 14 Voice input unit 15 Transmitting and receiving unit 20 Installation type control panel 21 Control unit 22 Refueling machine 23 Fire extinguisher 24 Surveillance camera 25 Memory 26 Input unit 27 Fire extinguishing equipment start switch 28 Automatic notification switch 29 Display unit 30 Microphone 31 Voice input unit 32 Transmission / reception unit 33 On-site broadcasting equipment 40 Control booth

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A vehicle fuel supply system comprising: a stationary control panel having signal transmission means; and a portable control panel having signal transmission means and being separate from the stationary control panel, The stationary control panel performs manual operations such as permitting / stopping refueling of a refueling machine, activating a fire extinguisher, and activating an on-site broadcasting device. Based on the switch signal, refueling permission / stop of the refueling machine, activation of the fire extinguishing device or activation of the on-site broadcasting equipment, and the like. If there is a refueling machine to start refueling, the refueling display signal indicating the refueling machine is displayed. The portable control panel transmits the signal from a signal transmission means, and when a manual operation for permitting / stopping refueling of a refueling machine, activating a fire extinguisher, or activating a broadcasting system in the premises is performed, a switch signal corresponding to the operation is provided. The above Vehicle fuel delivery system No. while sending the transmission means, when incorporating a display signal during refueling, characterized by performing a display capable of identifying refueling machine during refueling. 2. A portable control panel comprising: a plurality of operation switches for permitting / stopping refueling of a refueling machine, activating a fire extinguisher, and activating a broadcasting system in a park; a microphone for voice input; Signal transmission means for transmitting a switch signal corresponding to each of the operation switches and capturing a display signal during refueling, display means for displaying a refueling machine being refueled, and an operation switch for activating the on-site broadcasting device is operated. In this case, a sound input by the microphone is sent out, and when a signal indicating refueling is taken in by the signal transmission means, a refueling machine that is refueling is displayed on the display means based on the signal indicating refueling. The vehicle fuel supply system according to claim 1, further comprising control means for displaying.