KR102456180B1 - Soundproofing earplug and radiation alarm processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a radiation warning processing system, which includes: ear plugs which block the ears of workers; a coupling part coupled to a helmet; and a support portion connecting the ear plugs to the coupling part, wherein an output unit for outputting a warning sound is further included in the soundproof earplugs detachably coupled to the coupling part, so that a dangerous situation can be immediately recognized even in a noisy area through compatibility with a personal dosimeter carried by a radiation worker. Therefore, disasters caused by various variables occurring in the field can be prevented in advance.

Description

Soundproofing earplugs and a radiation alarm processing system using the same

The present invention relates to soundproof earplugs and a radiation warning processing system using the same, and more particularly, to a soundproofing earplugs and a radiation warning processing system using the same for safe work of radiation workers in nuclear power plants.

Radiation workers are exposed to or are likely to be exposed to radiation, such as operation, use, or conservation of nuclear power facilities, use, handling, storage, storage, treatment, discharge, disposal, transport and other management or decontamination of radioactive materials, etc. means a person who is engaged in Radiation workers are obliged to wear personal dosimeters to measure radiation exposure as they work in a radiation area where radiation exposure can occur.

The personal dosimeter is a device for measuring the radiation dose, and when more than a predetermined dose is measured according to the measured dose value, an alarm sound is generated so that the operator can hear it and determine the warning situation. However, as there are various dangerous situations that cannot be known only by the dose value of the existing personal dosimeter, it needs to be supplemented. there was.

In particular, when the radiation dose in a specific area is rapidly increased or decreased due to workers entering an unauthorized radiation area, exceeding the expected dose, and abruptly moving the radiation source, etc. Various technologies are required to handle and monitor alarms, and to notify operators of alarm conditions. In order to process such an alarm, it is necessary to be able to track the location of the worker, and although this location tracking dosimeter is currently being researched and developed, additional supplementation is needed to inform about various dangerous situations.

US 10-1973612 B1 (2019.04.29. Announcement)

The present invention has been devised to solve the problems of the prior art, and an object of the present invention is that radiation workers (hereinafter referred to as 'workers') can immediately recognize dangerous situations even in areas where excessive noise is generated. It is to provide a soundproof earplug and a radiation alarm processing system using the same.

The present invention in order to achieve the object as described above, in the soundproof earplugs coupled to the worker's helmet, the earplugs for blocking the ears of the worker; a coupling part coupled to the safety hat; and a support part connecting the earplug part to the coupling part, wherein the soundproof earplugs include an output part for outputting a warning sound, and the coupling part may be detachably coupled to the safety hat.

In addition, the coupling part includes a cap mount having one surface fixed to the hard hat, a rotating part having one surface facing the other surface of the cap mount but rotating about a fixed shaft that protrudes from the other surface of the cap mount, and one surface is the other surface of the rotating part It may include a rotating part base that faces but is fixed to the fixed shaft.

In addition, in the soundproofing earplugs according to the present invention, the rotating part and the rotating part base face each other, and an elastic member may be interposed between the rotating part and the rotating part base.

In addition, the coupling unit may further include a control knob disposed on the other surface of the rotating unit base to adjust the separation distance between the rotating unit and the rotating unit base.

In addition, the rotating part and the rotating part base may have a plurality of patterns protruding and recessed on surfaces opposite to each other in a circumferential direction.

In addition, in the soundproofing earplugs according to the present invention, the end of the support part is connected to the rotation part, the support part may be linearly movable in both directions from the rotation part.

In addition, the support unit may include a handle connected to the rotating unit, and a clip bar connecting the handle and the earplug unit, and both ends of the clip bar may be hinge-coupled to the handle and the earplug unit, respectively.

In addition, the handle may include a plurality of recessed grooves coupled to one surface of the rotating part and spaced apart from each other along both directions, and guide grooves extending to both sides in which the fixed shaft is disposed.

In addition, in the soundproofing earplugs according to the present invention, a protruding member to be inserted into the recessed groove may be formed on one surface of the rotating part.

In addition, the safety helmet having a soundproofing function according to the present invention is a safety helmet including a pair of receiving members that are arranged on both left and right sides respectively communicated up and down; and a pair of the above-described soundproofing earplugs; and may include a pair of clips that are inserted into upper and lower portions of the receiving member by a coupling portion of the soundproofing earplugs.

In addition, the radiation warning processing system according to the present invention includes: soundproof earplugs having the above-described characteristics; and a personal dosimeter comprising a sensor unit for measuring an external radiation dose, a control unit for calculating data, and at least one communication module; The earplugs can transmit an alarm operation control signal.

In addition, the personal dosimeter includes a first communication unit for mid-to-long-range wireless communication with a radiation monitoring server installed outside, and a second communication unit for short-range wireless communication with the soundproof earplugs, and the data transmitted from the radiation monitoring server is the It can be transmitted to the soundproof earplugs by relaying the personal dosimeter.

The soundproof earplugs according to the present invention according to the above-described configuration and the radiation alarm processing system using the same, improve the convenience of the operator through the soundproof earplugs detachable from the safety helmet, and output a warning sound while the earplugs block external noise. This has the advantage that the operator can immediately recognize a dangerous situation. This can lead to the effect of preventing disasters caused by various variables occurring in the field in advance.

In addition, the soundproof earplugs and the radiation alarm processing system using the same according to the present invention, the radiation manager can more quickly and intuitively monitor the location or surrounding dose information of the worker who is working through the display on the radiation monitoring server, so the action time is shorter. This can lead to a shortened advantage.

1 is a block diagram of a radiation warning processing system according to the present invention.
2 is a diagram illustrating an output screen of the radiation monitoring server according to the present invention.
3 is a block diagram of a radiation warning processing system according to the present invention.
4 is a perspective view of a soundproofing earplug according to the present invention.
5 is a front view of a soundproofing earplug according to the present invention.
6 is an exploded view and an enlarged view of the main part of the soundproofing earplug according to the present invention.
7 is a front sectional view and an enlarged view of the main part of the soundproofing earplug according to the present invention.
8 is a side cross-sectional view and a side view of a soundproofing earplug according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, a soundproof earplug according to the present invention and a radiation alarm processing system using the same will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings introduced below are provided as examples in order to sufficiently convey the spirit of the present invention to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, the present invention is not limited to the drawings presented below and may be embodied in other forms. Also, like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout.

If there is no other definition in the technical and scientific terms used at this time, it has the meaning commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs, and the gist of the present invention is unnecessary in the following description and accompanying drawings Descriptions of known functions and configurations that may be blurry will be omitted.

1 to 3 relate to a radiation warning processing system according to the present invention, wherein FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of the radiation warning processing system, FIG. 2 is a jaeger diagram showing an output screen of a radiation monitoring server, FIG. 3 is an alarm Each block diagram of the processing system is shown.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the radiation alarm processing system 20 according to the present invention may include a soundproof earplug 10 worn by an operator who is a radiation worker, and a personal dosimeter 30 carried by the operator. have. Here, the radiation alarm processing system 20 according to the present invention may include a radiation monitoring server 40 installed outside, and the radiation monitoring server 40 is disposed in a non-radiation zone or to be disposed in a radiation zone. may be At this time, the soundproof earplugs 10 and the personal dosimeter 30 may be capable of wireless communication with the radiation monitoring server 40, and a device such as a router or an access point (AP) may be installed therebetween. .

Referring to FIG. 2 , the radiation monitoring server 40 may be configured to shape a facility such as a power plant based on a 3D model to divide the zone. At this time, the radiation monitoring server 40 may acquire the radiation dose measured from at least one or more of the personal dosimeter 30 or other radiation measuring device and implement it as a 3D shape model. In addition, by visualizing and displaying the radiation risk area and abnormal situation in various colors, it can be provided so that the radiation manager can easily recognize the radiation dose and operator information and location for each detailed area of the power plant. Here, the personal dosimeter 30 may be equipped with a location tracking means such as a UWB (Ultra Wide Band) that can track the current location indoors or outdoors.

Referring to FIG. 3 , the soundproof earplugs 10 have a built-in soundproofing function to block external noise, and the personal dosimeter 30 or the radiation monitoring server 40 is wirelessly connected to the transmitted danger warning signal. It may be configured so as to inform the operator of various danger information by switching to a predetermined voice. Accordingly, the soundproof earplugs 10 include an output unit 11 for outputting a warning sound, a communication unit 12 for data communication with the personal dosimeter 30 or the radiation monitoring server 40, and the output unit 11 and a communication unit 12 ) may include a control unit 13 for controlling and the like.

The personal dosimeter 30 includes a sensor unit 31 for measuring the radiation dose at the current location, a communication unit 32 for data communication with the soundproof earplugs 10 or the radiation monitoring server 40, and the output unit 31 and It may include a control unit 33 for controlling the communication unit 32 and the like. In this case, the controller 33 may include a data operation module such as a micro controller unit (MCU), an image output device such as a liquid crystal display (LCD), an alarm sound module, or a built-in battery. And the communication unit 32 may include a first communication unit 32a communicating with the radiation monitoring server 40 and a second communication unit 32b communicating with the soundproof earplugs 10 . At this time, the first communication unit 32a and the second communication unit 32b are different types of wireless communication, and the first communication unit 32a is a mid-to-long-range wireless communication such as Zigbee, and the second communication unit 32b and the The communication unit 12 of the soundproof earplugs 10 may be configured by short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth.

The radiation alarm processing system 20 according to the present invention may be configured so that the radiation monitoring server 40 transmits a control signal to the soundproof earplugs 10 or the personal dosimeter 30 in the following situations.

1-1) When a radiation worker moves to an unlicensed area

1-2) In case of exceeding the expected dose during the working hours of the radiation worker

1-3) In case of exceeding the permitted working hours for radiation workers

1-4) In case of exceeding the annual allowable dose due to radiation exposure during work of radiation workers

1-5) When the radiation dose level in a specific area changes rapidly, such as when the radiation source moves

1-6) When workers need to evacuate due to a radiation leak accident, etc. (evacuation route guidance), etc.

In addition, the radiation monitoring server 40 may display an alarm notification to the manager by changing the shape of the worker and the color of the corresponding area on the 3D model in the above dangerous situation, or by blinking or the like. As a result, managers and workers can immediately recognize abnormal situations, thereby preventing safety accidents from occurring. And this alarm information may be transmitted from the radiation monitoring server 40 to the personal dosimeter 30, and by using the information acquired by the personal dosimeter 30, it generates its own alarm sound or displays image information on the LCD or Information may also be transmitted to the soundproofing earplugs 10 . And the soundproof earplugs convert the acquired alarm information into a preset voice signal according to the type and deliver it to the operator.

In addition, the control unit 33 of the personal dosimeter 30 itself transmits the information to the soundproof earplugs when the following abnormal situations occur so that the operator can check whether there is an abnormality and take measures such as moving the work area or replacing the dosimeter do.

1) When exposed to more than a specific dose

2) Dosimeter low battery alarm

3) If the dose has not been measured for a certain period of time

4) When wireless communication is not being performed, etc.

4 to 7 relate to a soundproof earplug according to the present invention, FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the soundproof earplug, FIG. 5 is a front view of the soundproof earplug, FIG. 6 is an exploded view and an enlarged view of the main part of the soundproof earplug, FIG. A front cross-sectional view and an enlarged view of the main part of the soundproofing earplug are shown, respectively.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the soundproof earplug 10 according to the present invention may be coupled to a safety hat 50 worn on a worker's head, and the earplug part 100 for blocking the operator's ear, the safety hat 50 It may be configured to include a coupling part 200 to be coupled, and a support part 300 for connecting the earplug part 100 to the coupling part 200 . At this time, the soundproof earplugs 10 and the safety hat 50 are formed to be detachable and may be provided to be separated when the operator is not at the work site, and the soundproof earplugs 10 are compatible with a ready-made product or a safety hat 50 manufactured separately. ) and may be provided as a safety helmet having a soundproof function.

Referring to FIG. 5 , the soundproofing earplugs 10 according to the present invention may include various functions such as rotating about an axis in a left and right direction, rotating about an axis in a front and back direction, or moving up and down. In this case, the support unit 300 may include a handle 310 coupled to the coupling unit 200 , and a clip bar 320 connecting the handle 310 and the earplug unit 100 . In this case, the handle 310 may be rotated by being fastened to a part of the coupling part 200 , and the handle 310 may be moved up and down in the coupling part 200 . In addition, hinges may be formed at both ends of the clip bar 320 respectively connected to the handle 310 and the earplug 100 .

6 and 7, the coupling part 200 is a cap mount 210 having one surface fixed to the hard hat 50, and one surface faces the other surface of the cap mount 210, but the cap mount ( A rotating part 220 rotating about a fixed shaft S protruding from the other surface of the 210, and a rotating part base 230 having one surface facing the other surface of the rotating part 220 but fixed to the fixed shaft S. may include In this case, the coupling unit 200 may further include an adjustment knob 240 disposed on the other surface of the rotating unit base 230 to adjust the separation distance between the rotating unit 220 and the rotating unit base 230 . Here, a receiving member 51 penetrating vertically is formed in the safety hat 50, and a first clip 211 and a second clip ( 212) may be included. Accordingly, as the coupling part 200 is fixed to the hard hat 50 in the form of a clip, attachment and detachment may be easier. In this case, the first clip 211 may have a shape in which a member protruding downward is connected to an end of the body extending in the left and right direction, and the member protruding downward may be inserted into an upper side of the accommodation member 51 . In addition, the second clip 212 may be in a form in which a member protruding upward is connected to an end of the body extending in the left and right direction, and the member protruding upward may be inserted into the lower side of the receiving member 51 . At this time, at least one of the first clip 211 and the second clip 212 may have an elastic force so that the protruding member moves in the vertical direction.

The handle 310 may be fastened to the rotating unit 220 , and may rotate together when the rotating unit 220 rotates about the fixed shaft S. At this time, the cap mount 210, the rotating part 220, and the rotating part base 230 are separable from each other, and the central part protrudes in the direction in which the cap mount 210 is oriented with the safety hat 50, so that the rotating part base ( 230) can be found. Here, the central portion of the rotating unit 220 may be disposed to be in contact with the rotating unit base 230 while being hollow. In this case, the cap mount 210 and the rotating part 220 may be spaced apart by a predetermined distance, and a portion of the handle 310 may be interposed therebetween. Accordingly, a portion of the handle 310 , the rotating unit 220 and the rotating unit base 230 may be sequentially assembled to the cap mount 210 .

The coupling unit 200 may include an adjustment knob 240 for fixing the rotating unit base 230 and the cap mount 210 to each other while pressing the rotating unit base 230 . At this time, a part of the control knob 240 may be screwed to the cap mount 210 , and another part may press the surface of the rotating part base 230 . In addition, in the coupling part 200 , when the adjusting knob 240 is rotated, the separation distance between the rotating part 220 and the rotating part base 230 may be varied. In addition, an elastic member such as a bearing B may be interposed between the rotating unit 220 and the rotating unit base 230 .

A first hinge shaft 330 and a second hinge shaft 340 may be formed at both ends of the clip bar 320 respectively connected to the handle 310 and the earplug part 100 . At this time, a torsion spring is formed on the first hinge shaft 330 to restore the rotation angle, and the earplug unit 100 can be pressed to be in close contact with the operator's ear.

The earplug part 100 may be of a type in which a control board is mounted on a PCB base, and may further include a power switch or a volume control button. In addition, the memory foam may be fitted on the form plate so that the operator can use it more conveniently, and the form plate may be assembled with a PCB base and bolts. In addition, in the earplug part 100, a connector board, a charging board, a battery, etc. may be assembled on a PCB base together with a speaker.

Fig. 8 relates to a soundproof earplug according to the present invention, and Fig. 8 shows a side cross-sectional view and a side view of the soundproofing earplug, respectively.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 8, the handle 310 has a plurality of recessed grooves 311 spaced apart from each other along the vertical direction, and the fixed shaft S is disposed, and guide grooves extending to both upper and lower sides are provided. may include In this case, the recessed groove 311 may be formed in a part of the handle 310 interposed between the cap mount 210 and the rotating part 220 on a part of the handle 310 as described above, and a plurality of the A pair of recessed grooves 311 may be disposed on the front and rear surfaces, respectively. In addition, a protruding member 221 inserted into the recessed groove 311 may be formed on one surface of the rotating part 220 , and the protruding member 221 may be formed as a pair and disposed in front and rear directions, respectively. At this time, when the handle 310 moves downward, the distance between the pair of the protruding members 221 may be increased. A protrusion member 221 may be inserted. Accordingly, the vertical length may be adjusted according to the positions at which the protrusion members 221 are fastened in the plurality of depressions 311 . At this time, the protruding member 221 may serve to maintain elasticity without being broken when the width increases or decreases during length adjustment due to a flexible structure.

Referring to FIG. 8B , the rotating part 220 and the rotating part base 230 may have a plurality of patterns 222 protruding and recessed on opposite surfaces thereof in the circumferential direction. Accordingly, when the rotation unit 220 is rotated, the rotation angle may be adjusted as the rotation unit 220 may move from one pattern to another pattern among a plurality of patterns of the rotation unit base 230 . Here, the protruding pattern of the rotating base 230 is inserted into the concave pattern of the rotating unit 220 , and the protruding pattern of the rotating unit 220 is inserted into the recessed pattern of the rotating unit base 230 in the circumferential direction. They may be alternately placed. Accordingly, when the rotating unit 220 rotates, the protrusion pattern may be inserted into another concave pattern adjacent to the existing concave pattern.

As described above, the present invention has been described with specific matters such as specific components and limited embodiment drawings, but these are only provided to help a more general understanding of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the above one embodiment. No, various modifications and variations are possible from these descriptions by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains.

Therefore, the spirit of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, and not only the claims described below, but also all of the claims and all equivalents or equivalent modifications to the claims are said to be within the scope of the spirit of the present invention. will be.

B: elastic member S: fixed shaft
10: soundproof earplugs
20: radiation alarm processing system
30: personal dosimeter
40: radiation monitoring server
50: hard hat 51: receiving member
100: earplugs
200: coupling part
210: cap mount
211: first clip 212: second clip
220: rotating part
221: protrusion member 222: pattern
230: rotating part base
240: control knob
300: support
310: handle 311: recessed groove
312: guide groove 320: clip bar
330: first hinge shaft 340: second hinge shaft

Claims (12)

In the soundproof earplugs coupled to the safety helmet of the worker,
earplugs to cover the ears of the operator;
a coupling part coupled to the safety hat; and
a support part connecting the earplug part to the coupling part;
includes,
The soundproof earplugs include an output unit for outputting a warning sound,
The coupling portion is detachably coupled to the safety helmet,
The coupling part,
A cap mount having one surface fixed to the hard hat, a rotating part having one surface facing the other surface of the cap mount and rotating about a fixed shaft protruding from the other surface of the cap mount, and one surface facing the other surface of the rotating part but facing the fixed shaft It includes a fixed rotating base,
The rotating part and the rotating part base are soundproofing earplugs, characterized in that a plurality of patterns protruding and recessed on surfaces opposite to each other are formed along the circumferential direction.
delete According to claim 1,
The rotating part and the rotating part base are interviewed with each other,
Soundproof earplugs, characterized in that an elastic member is interposed between the rotating part and the rotating part base.
According to claim 1,
The coupling part,
Soundproof earplugs further comprising a control knob disposed on the other surface of the rotating unit base to adjust the separation distance between the rotating unit and the rotating unit base.
delete According to claim 1,
The end of the support part is connected to the rotating part,
Soundproof earplugs, characterized in that the support part is linearly movable along both directions in the rotating part.
7. The method of claim 6,
The support part,
a handle connected to the rotating part; and
a clip bar connecting the handle and the earplug;
including,
Soundproof earplugs, characterized in that both ends of the clip bar are hingedly coupled to the handle and the earplugs, respectively.
8. The method of claim 7,
The handle is
Doedoe coupled to one surface of the rotating part,
A soundproofing earplug, comprising a plurality of recessed grooves spaced apart from each other along both directions, and guide grooves extending to both sides of the fixed shaft.
9. The method of claim 8,
Soundproofing earplugs, characterized in that a protruding member inserted into the recessed groove is formed on one surface of the rotating part.
a safety helmet including a pair of receiving members disposed on both left and right sides and communicating vertically; and
earplugs to cover the ears of the operator; a coupling part coupled to the safety hat; and a support part connecting the earplug part to the coupling part; a pair of soundproof earplugs including an output part for outputting a warning sound, wherein the coupling part is detachably coupled to the safety hat;
includes,
The safety helmet having a soundproofing function, characterized in that the coupling portion of the soundproofing earplugs comprises a pair of clips inserted into the upper and lower sides of the receiving member.
To be coupled to the operator's helmet, earplugs for blocking the operator's ears; a coupling part coupled to the safety hat; and a support part connecting the earplug part to the coupling part; a soundproof earplug including an output part for outputting a warning sound, wherein the coupling part is detachably coupled to the safety hat; and
A personal dosimeter comprising a sensor unit for measuring an external radiation dose, a control unit for calculating data, and at least one communication module;
including,
When the dose value measured by the sensor unit is greater than or equal to a predetermined dose, a warning sound operation control signal is transmitted to the soundproof earplugs.
12. The method of claim 11,
The personal dosimeter is
Including a first communication unit for mid- to long-distance wireless communication with the radiation monitoring server installed outside, and a second communication unit for short-range wireless communication with the soundproof earplugs,
The radiation alarm processing system, characterized in that the data transmitted from the radiation monitoring server is transmitted to the soundproof earplugs by relaying the personal dosimeter.

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