KR102602544B1 - Mobile eco-friendly deicing device and system using solar power - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a snow removal device. The mobile eco-friendly snow removal device using sunlight according to the present invention includes a snow removal tank module including a tank equipped with a snow removal agent therein; A solar module installed on top of the snow removal tank module; A transfer unit installed at the bottom of the snow removal tank module; A control unit that controls operations of the snow removal tank module and the solar module; And a communication unit that communicates wirelessly with an external control server; as a technical feature, it can be provided in the form of a finished module at the factory, and the time required for installation and recovery can be minimized.

Description

{Mobile eco-friendly deicing device and system using solar power}

The present invention relates to a mobile eco-friendly snow removal device and system, and more specifically, to a mobile eco-friendly snow removal device and system that uses solar power, is easy to assemble and dismantle, and is configured to be convenient to move.

Recently, due to problems such as climate change, it has become difficult to accurately predict key weather information such as temperature, precipitation, and snowfall, and it is difficult to establish effective snow removal or icing solution measures due to unexpected and surprise heavy snowfall in winter or rapid temperature drops. In reality, there are limits.

In particular, roads with frequent snow and ice during the winter can hinder vehicle traffic or cause traffic accidents, which has a significant impact on people's property and lives. For example, roads with habitual snow and ice sections are formed in various places, such as the north-facing hill, the northern road next to a large building, and tunnel entrances. Sand, solid snow removers, or liquid snow removers are provided near these sections of habitual snow and ice, so manpower is required. When necessary, snow removal equipment is sprayed or mobile vehicle snow removal equipment is deployed to the site to carry out snow removal work.

However, due to unexpected weather situations such as sudden heavy snowfall or a sudden drop in temperature after rainfall, difficulties in snow removal work frequently arise due to limitations in the input of manpower and vehicles to snow removal sites that are difficult to access. In addition, in Korea, snow removal and ice prevention work is being carried out by spraying snow removal agents to ensure traffic safety in winter in snowy or frozen areas.

Accordingly, in order to remove snow in areas with habitual snow and ice, a snow removal device capable of spraying snow removal agent on the road is installed and operated. The installed snow removal device is fixed to the site and cannot be moved, and maintenance costs after installation are incurred. There is a problem that occurs excessively.

Therefore, there is a need to develop technology that can reduce maintenance costs of snow removal equipment and make it easy to install and retrieve.

Public Patent Publication No. 10-2018-0119403 (2018.11.02)

The present invention is intended to solve the above problems, and the problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a mobile eco-friendly snow removal system using solar power that can be provided in the form of a finished modular product at the factory and can minimize the time required for installation and recovery. will be.

A mobile eco-friendly snow removal device using solar power according to the present invention to solve the above problems includes a snow removal tank module including a tank equipped with a snow removal agent therein; A solar module installed on top of the snow removal tank module; A transfer unit installed at the bottom of the snow removal tank module; A control unit that controls operations of the snow removal tank module and the solar module; and a communication unit that communicates wirelessly with an external control server.

In addition, in the mobile eco-friendly snow removal device using solar power according to the present invention, the transfer unit may be formed with an internal groove into which the fork of a special vehicle can be inserted.

In addition, the mobile eco-friendly snow removal device using solar power according to the present invention further includes a frame module coupled to the outside of the snow removal tank module, and the frame module has an open upper surface so that the snow removal tank module is inserted from the top. and the transfer part may be formed at the bottom of the frame module.

In addition, in the mobile eco-friendly snow removal device using solar power according to the present invention, the snow removal tank module includes a tank body provided with a snow removal agent; and a tank cover that protects the tank body and has an open upper surface so that the tank body can be inserted from the top.

In addition, the mobile eco-friendly snow removal device using solar power according to the present invention may be configured such that the communication unit includes a modem capable of LoRa communication.

The mobile eco-friendly snow removal system using solar power according to the present invention includes a plurality of mobile eco-friendly snow removal devices using solar power, and a control server connected to a communication unit of each mobile eco-friendly snow removal device using solar power through wireless communication. It can be configured.

The mobile eco-friendly snow removal device and system using solar power according to an embodiment of the present invention can be provided in the form of a finished modular product from a factory and can minimize installation and recovery time.

In addition, the mobile eco-friendly snow removal device and system using solar power according to an embodiment of the present invention is configured so that the high-pressure hose and nozzle are detachable and detachable, making it possible to separate the snow removal device with a simple operation in the field, thereby allowing the movement of the snow removal device. It can be done very easily.

In addition, the mobile eco-friendly snow removal device and system using solar power according to an embodiment of the present invention can minimize traffic congestion on surrounding roads by minimizing the time required for installation and recovery.

In addition, the mobile eco-friendly snow removal device and system using sunlight according to an embodiment of the present invention can independently drive motors and pumps through solar modules, and generate electricity directly on site without having to draw electricity from outside. This has the effect of making this possible.

1 and 2 are configuration diagrams of a mobile eco-friendly snow removal device using solar power according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figures 3 and 4 are exploded views of an eco-friendly snow removal device using solar energy according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a schematic configuration diagram of an eco-friendly snow removal system using solar energy according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Since the description of the present invention is only an example for structural or functional explanation, the scope of the present invention should not be construed as limited by the examples described in the text. In other words, since the embodiments can be modified in various ways and can have various forms, the scope of rights of the present invention should be understood to include equivalents that can realize the technical idea.

Meanwhile, the meaning of the terms described in the present invention should be understood as follows.

Terms such as “first” and “second” are used to distinguish one component from another component, and the scope of rights should not be limited by these terms. For example, a first component may be named a second component, and similarly, the second component may also be named a first component.

When a component is said to be “connected” to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected to the other component, but that other components may also exist in between. On the other hand, when a component is referred to as being “directly connected” to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between. Meanwhile, other expressions that describe the relationship between components, such as "between" and "immediately between" or "neighboring" and "directly neighboring" should be interpreted similarly.

Singular expressions should be understood to include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, and terms such as “comprise” or “have” refer to implemented features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or them. It is intended to specify the existence of a combination, and should be understood as not excluding in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

For each step, identification codes (e.g., a, b, c, etc.) are used for convenience of explanation. The identification codes do not explain the order of each step, and each step clearly follows a specific order in context. Unless specified, events may occur differently from the specified order. That is, each step may occur in the same order as specified, may be performed substantially simultaneously, or may be performed in the opposite order.

All terms used herein, unless otherwise defined, have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person of ordinary skill in the field to which the present invention pertains. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as consistent with the meaning they have in the context of the related technology, and cannot be interpreted as having an ideal or excessively formal meaning unless clearly defined in the present invention.

Figures 1 and 2 are configuration diagrams of a mobile eco-friendly snow removal device using sunlight according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figures 3 and 4 are exploded views of a portable eco-friendly snow removal device using sunlight according to an embodiment of the present invention. , Figure 5 is a schematic configuration diagram of the Lee Dong-shin eco-friendly snow removal system using solar power according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the mobile eco-friendly snow removal device using solar power according to the present invention includes a snow removal tank module 100 including a tank equipped with a snow removal agent therein; A solar module 200 installed on the top of the snow removal tank module 100; A transfer module 300 installed at the bottom of the snow removal tank module 100; A control module 400 that controls the operation of the snow removal tank module 100 and the solar module 200; and a communication module 500 that communicates wirelessly with an external control server 20.

In addition, the mobile eco-friendly snow removal device using solar power according to the present invention may be configured to include a frame module 600 coupled to the outside of the snow removal tank module 100, and the frame module 600 is connected to the snow removal tank module 100. The upper surface may be configured to have an open shape so that it can be inserted from the upper part.

First, the snow removal tank module 100 includes a tank body 110 equipped with a snow removal agent; and a tank cover 120 that protects the tank body 110 and has an open upper surface so that the tank body 110 is inserted from the top.

A deicing agent may be added and stored in the tank body 110. The snow remover used in the present invention is one prepared by mixing a chloride-based snow remover containing sodium chloride (NaCl), calcium chloride (CaCl ₂ ), magnesium chloride (MgCl ₂ ), or a mixture thereof with water such as tap water or groundwater. Calcium magnesium acetate (CMA), calcium magnesium of organic acids (CMO), potassium acetate (CH ₃ COOK), acetic acid, calcium carbonate, glycerin, urea, or mixtures thereof. It is also possible to use a product prepared by mixing the same organic snow remover containing water with water such as tap water or groundwater.

The tank body 110 may be made of polyethylene (PE) material. The use of polyethylene material, which has excellent stability, makes it possible to store the snow remover stably inside the tank body 110.

The tank body 110 may be formed in a hexahedral shape as shown in FIG. 2, and an opening 111 may be formed on the upper surface of the tank body 110. Additionally, a water level sensor 112 is installed in the tank body 110 to measure the remaining amount of snow removal agent provided inside the tank body 110.

The tank cover 120 may be made of steel, and stainless steel with excellent corrosion resistance may be used.

The tank cover 120 has an open upper surface, and the tank body 110 can be inserted through the open upper surface. This structure makes it possible to easily assemble the snow removal tank module 100.

Additionally, a cover cap 121 covering the open upper surface may be coupled to the top of the tank cover 120.

And the solar module 200 may be installed on the top of the cover cap 121.

The solar module 200 is a component that converts energy obtained from sunlight and supplies it as power, and may be installed on the top of the snow removal tank module 100 to obtain sunlight.

In the present invention, the power generated through the solar module 200 is stored in the battery 700, and the power stored in the battery 700 is used to drive the motor and pump 900, thereby making it possible to spray snow remover.

That is, in the present invention, by using the solar module 200, it is possible to generate and use electricity directly on site without having to draw electricity from outside. This allows independent installation and operation of the snow removal device on site, and enables the snow removal device to be installed and operated independently. Movement also becomes easier.

In the present invention, a Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) control algorithm may be applied to efficiently operate the solar module 200. Solar cells have an operating point where the maximum output power is secured under a certain irradiation dose, and have a stepwise non-linear power characteristic curve depending on the irradiation dose and temperature. At this time, a maximum power point tracking control algorithm is used to specify the optimal operating point. It can be applied.

By using the solar module 200, the present invention can supply its own power, thereby eliminating the need for a separate cable to supply power from the outside. Therefore, the movement of the snow removal device can be made smoother, and the high pressure hose 810 and the nozzle 820 are configured to be detachable, so the movement of the snow removal device can be made more smooth.

In the present invention, a valve 112 may be installed at the lower part of the tank body 110 to enable spraying of snow removal agent.

At this time, in consideration of the coupling structure with the frame module 600 while maximizing space use, the lower part of the tank body 110 can be formed in the shape of an inverted pyramid, and the valve 112 is installed at the end of the inverted pyramid shape. It can be.

In the present invention, as shown in FIG. 2, since the lower part of the tank body 110 is formed in the shape of an inverted pyramid, a predetermined space is secured in the downward diagonal direction, which is provided by the valve 112 to enable injection of the snow removal agent. This is to ensure that there are no components protruding to the outside while securing space for installation.

In the present invention, the control module 400 can be formed in the form of a panel, and the control module 400 in this panel form can be installed in the space secured by the above structure. Additionally, the battery 700 can also be installed in the space secured by the above structure.

In other words, in the present invention, the combined configuration of the tank module 100 and the frame module 600 maximizes space utilization, and through this space utilization, there is no configuration protruding to the outside, thereby improving the convenience of work when moving the snow removal device. Improvements can prevent situations in which snow removal equipment may be damaged.

In the present invention, a transfer module 300 installed at the bottom of the snow removal tank module 100 may be installed.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, when the snow removal tank module 100 and the frame module 600 are combined, the transfer module 300 may be formed at the bottom of the frame module 600.

This transfer module 300 may be manufactured integrally with the frame module 600, or, if necessary, the transfer module 300 may be manufactured independently and welded and installed at the bottom of the frame module 600.

The transfer module 300 may have an internal groove 310 formed into it so that a fork of a special vehicle can be inserted therein.

That is, in the present invention, the transfer module 300 does not perform a general transfer operation, but is a component that enables transfer through a special vehicle such as a forklift.

As described above, the present invention can independently configure power using the solar module 200, and through an integrated configuration with the transfer module 300, the entire snow removal device can be moved at once with a special vehicle such as a forklift. There is an advantage.

The control module 400 may be configured to control the operation of the snow removal tank module 100 and the solar module 200, and may be manufactured in a panel form and installed on the frame module 600.

In the present invention, the control module 400 can be remotely controlled through the external control server 20 by the communication module 500, which will be described below, and can be configured to be manually controlled directly on site.

In the present invention, the communication module 500 may be configured to include a modem capable of LoRa communication. LoRa communication is a wireless communication technology of the LoRa Alliance and has the characteristics of ultra-long distance connection and operation in a low-power environment, enabling communication up to 16km.

In the present invention, the communication module 500 is implemented to enable LoRa communication, thereby enabling long-distance communication and operation with low power.

The frame module 600 is a component that is combined with the snow removal tank module 100. It serves as a framework to support the snow removal tank module 100 and is a component that enables movement by being combined with the transfer module 300. .

The frame module 600 may be made of a material with high rigidity to support the snow removal tank module 100. As shown in FIG. 2, it can be combined with the snow removal tank module 100 to support the snow removal tank module 100.

The frame module 600 may be composed of a combination of a vertical frame 610 and a horizontal frame 620. As shown in FIG. 2, four vertical frames 610 may be configured to function as pillars, and a plurality of horizontal frames 620 may be coupled to the four vertical frames 610 in the horizontal direction.

The vertical frame 610 and the horizontal frame 620 may be coupled by welding, and, if necessary, may be coupled by coupling members such as bolts/nuts.

In the present invention, the horizontal frame 620 may be composed of a plurality of stages to stably support the snow removal tank module 100 from the side. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the four-stage horizontal frame part 621 , 622, 623, 624).

In a configuration including these three-stage horizontal frame parts 621, 622, and 623, the lowest horizontal frame part 621 is a first-stage horizontal frame part 621, and the horizontal frame part 622 above it is a second stage. If the horizontal frame part 622, the horizontal frame part 623 above it is called a three-stage horizontal frame part 623, and the uppermost horizontal frame part 624 is called a four-stage horizontal frame part 624, the first stage The transfer module 300 may be coupled to the horizontal frame portion 621, and a weight sensor (not shown) may be installed in the two-stage horizontal frame portion 622.

With this structure, the weight sensor can measure the weight of the snow removal tank module 100. The weight of the snow removal tank module 100 changes depending on the remaining amount of snow removal agent inside the tank body 110. The weight detection sensor measures the weight of the snow removal tank module 100 in real time, making it possible to measure the remaining amount of snow removal agent. . Information on the remaining amount of snow removal agent measured in this way can be transmitted to the external control server 20 through the communication module 500, and the control server 20 determines when to replace the snow removal device based on the remaining amount of snow removal agent. becomes possible to understand.

In addition, in the present invention, the inside of the vertical frame 610 is configured in the form of a rail, and the vertical edge of the snow removal tank module 100 or the tank cover 120 can be configured to move up and down along the rail. there is. At this time, a separate driving module (not shown) may be provided to move the snow removal tank module 100 or the tank cover 120 in the vertical direction.

With this configuration, the snow removal tank module 100 moves upward, making it easy to release.

In addition, the mobile eco-friendly snow removal device using solar energy according to the present invention is configured so that the high-pressure hose 810 and the nozzle 820 are detachable and detachable, so that the snow removal device 10 can be separated with a simple operation, and thus the snow removal device 10 ) can be moved very easily.

For reference, the mobile eco-friendly snow removal device using solar power according to the present invention is equipped with a pump 900 for spraying snow removal agent, and a high pressure hose 810 can be connected through a solenoid valve 830.

Referring to FIG. 5, the mobile eco-friendly snow removal system using solar power according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of snow removal devices 10 as described above, and each of the snow removal devices 10 includes a communication module 500 and a wireless It may be configured to include a control server 20 connected to . This configuration makes it possible to efficiently manage a large amount of snow removal equipment 10.

It is clear that the above embodiments are only illustrative and not limiting, and that the present invention can be treated equally without departing from the technical spirit or field of the present invention provided by the following claims. A slight change in components will fall within the scope of the present invention.

100: Snow removal tank module
110: Tank body
120: Tank cover
200: solar module
300: transfer module
400: Control module
500: Communication module
600: frame module
610: Vertical frame
620: Horizontal frame
700: Battery
810: high pressure hose 820: nozzle
830: Solenoid valve
900: pump

Claims (6)

A snow removal tank module including a tank equipped with a snow removal agent therein;
A solar module installed on top of the snow removal tank module;
A transfer unit installed at the bottom of the snow removal tank module;
A control unit that controls operations of the snow removal tank module and the solar module; and
It includes a communication unit that communicates wirelessly with an external control server,
The transfer unit is formed with an internal groove into which the fork of a special vehicle can be inserted,
The snow removal tank module is
A tank body equipped with a deicing agent and made of polyethylene material; and
A tank cover that protects the tank body, has an open upper surface so that the tank body is inserted from the top, and is made of stainless steel,
A valve is installed at the bottom of the tank body to enable spraying of the snow removal agent,
A pump is provided for spraying the snow removal agent, and a high-pressure hose is connected through a solenoid valve,
The high pressure hose and nozzle are configured to be detachable,
It includes a frame module coupled to the outside of the snow removal tank module,
The frame module has an open upper surface so that the snow removal tank module is inserted from the top,
A cover cap covering the open upper surface is coupled to the top of the tank cover,
The frame module is composed of a combination of a vertical frame and a horizontal frame, with four vertical frames serving as pillars,
A mobile eco-friendly snow removal device using solar power, wherein the tank cover is configured to move up and down along the vertical frame.
delete delete delete According to paragraph 1,
A mobile eco-friendly snow removal device using solar power, wherein the communication unit includes a modem capable of LoRa communication.
It includes a plurality of mobile eco-friendly snow removal devices using solar power according to any one of paragraphs 1 and 5,
A mobile eco-friendly snow removal system using solar power, comprising a control server connected to a communication unit of each of the mobile eco-friendly snow removal devices using solar power through wireless communication.