KR20220142309A - Safety helmet, rental system and method of safety helmet and electric kickboard - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a safety helmet, and a rental system and method of a safety helmet and an electric kickboard. The rental system may include: a helmet; and a rental station for storing the helmet and allowing rental of the helmet and electric kickboard. The rental station includes: a storage space for storing a plurality of helmets; a kiosk which can receive information from users; and a gate for taking out or returning the helmet from the storage space.

Description

SAFETY HELMET, RENTAL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SAFETY HELMET AND ELECTRIC KICKBOARD

The present invention relates to a safety helmet, a system and method for renting a safety helmet and an electric kickboard, and more particularly, to a safety helmet operating in connection with an electric kickboard, and a system and method for renting a safety helmet and an electric kickboard.

Recently, with the development of IT technology, interest in sharing services for sharing vehicles, etc. is increasing. In addition, as interest in personal mobility technology increases, not only vehicles but also electric kickboards, electric scooters, electric wheels, etc. are attracting attention as transportation means, and accordingly, services for renting such electric transportation means have been proposed.

These electric kickboards, electric scooters, electric wheels, etc. are generally collectively called electric kickboards. Basically, they have the form of a kickboard, and are configured to be driven by electricity by mounting an electric motor, etc., and user authentication, etc. It has a built-in touch screen for positioning and GPS for positioning.

In this electric kickboard rental method, a user installs and runs a related application through a mobile terminal, proceeds with membership registration including driver's license authentication, payment method registration, etc. This is done by checking the location of the vehicle in real time and renting an electric kickboard in the desired location.

At this time, the user unlocks the electric scooter by scanning a QR code using the application, moves to the desired destination, stops the electric scooter, and completes the use (return) operation.

However, in order to use such an electric kickboard, it is mandatory to wear a helmet, but since it is inconvenient for a user to carry a helmet, there are not many cases in which a helmet is used in an actual use environment.

In this situation, as safety accidents continue to occur due to the use of electric kickboards, the government is trying to strengthen regulations such as introducing a penalty for not wearing a helmet, but its effectiveness is being questioned.

Republic of Korea Patent No. 10-1980155 (2019.05.14)

In order to minimize the above-described safety accidents when using the electric kickboard, a helmet sharing system that can easily rent a helmet is required, and a helmet specialized for the safe operation of the electric kickboard is required to reduce safety accidents.

An object of the present invention is to provide a safety helmet specialized for an electric kickboard, a safety helmet and electric kickboard rental system capable of easily renting and returning such a helmet, and a related safety helmet and electric kickboard rental method.

A system for rental of a safety helmet and an electric kickboard according to the present invention includes: a helmet; and a rental station for storing the helmet and renting the helmet and the electric kickboard, wherein the rental station includes: a storage space for storing a plurality of helmets; a kiosk capable of receiving information from a user; and a gate for taking out or returning the helmet from the storage space.

In the present invention, the electric kickboard is characterized in that the lock is released when information related to rental of the helmet is input.

In the present invention, the electric kickboard is characterized in that at least some functions are changed from an inactive state to an active state when the lock is released.

In the present invention, the electric kickboard is connected to the rental station through a cable capable of charging the electric kickboard.

In the present invention, when the lock of the electric kickboard is released, the cable is separated from the electric kickboard.

In the present invention, the rental station includes: a transfer means capable of moving a helmet into the storage space or moving a helmet loaded in the storage space to the gate; And it is coupled to the transport means, characterized in that it further comprises a mounting means configured to mount the helmet.

In the present invention, the rental station further comprises a sterilization lamp for sterilizing the helmet loaded in the storage space.

In the present invention, the rental station is characterized in that it further comprises a disinfectant spray for disinfecting the helmet by spraying the disinfectant solution to the gate.

In the present invention, the helmet includes: a sensor unit capable of detecting a user's helmet wearing posture; a communication unit that communicates with the electric kickboard; and a control unit that determines the user's helmet wearing posture through the sensor unit, and transmits information to the electric kickboard through the communication unit when it is determined that the user's helmet wearing posture is not properly mounted, so that the function of the electric kickboard is limited. characterized.

In the present invention, the helmet further includes a lamp unit mounted on the outside of the helmet, and the control unit inputs information on at least one of whether the handle is rotated left and right and whether the brake is operated from the electric kickboard through the communication unit. and controlling the lamp unit according to the input information.

A safety helmet according to the present invention includes a sensor unit capable of detecting a user's helmet wearing posture; a communication unit that communicates with the electric kickboard; and a control unit that determines the user's helmet wearing posture through the sensor unit, and transmits information to the electric kickboard through the communication unit when it is determined that the user's helmet wearing posture is not properly mounted, so that the function of the electric kickboard is limited. characterized.

A method of renting a safety helmet and an electric kickboard according to the present invention includes: providing a helmet rental by a rental station performing user authentication; providing, by the rental station, a code according to helmet rental to a user; and unlocking the electric kickboard when the code is input to the electric kickboard.

In the present invention, the user authentication is characterized in that it is made through the input of a QR code or the user's face recognition.

The safety helmet, the safety helmet, and the rental system and method of the electric kickboard according to the present invention have the effect of enhancing the user's convenience by efficiently managing and renting the helmet.

The safety helmet, safety helmet and electric kickboard rental system and method according to the present invention enable the use of the electric kickboard only when the user rents the helmet, thereby reducing safety accidents caused by not using the helmet. there is

The safety helmet, the safety helmet, and the rental system and method of the electric kickboard according to the present invention have the effect of reducing safety accidents by detecting the user's helmet wearing posture and inducing the user to wear the helmet correctly.

A safety helmet, a safety helmet, and a rental system and method for an electric kickboard according to the present invention display a direction indication and a brake operation on the helmet in connection with the operation of the electric kickboard, so that a nearby vehicle or user can easily grasp the moving direction of the electric kickboard, etc. By doing so, there is an effect of enabling safe driving.

1 is an exemplary diagram illustrating the configuration of a rental system for a safety helmet and an electric kickboard according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is an exemplary view illustrating a lamp disinfection configuration of a rental system for a safety helmet and an electric kickboard according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is an exemplary view illustrating a configuration of spraying a disinfectant solution in a rental system for a safety helmet and an electric kickboard according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a configuration of a kiosk of a system for renting a safety helmet and an electric kickboard according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a safety helmet according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is an exemplary view showing the appearance of a safety helmet according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a flowchart illustrating a method of renting a safety helmet and an electric kickboard according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of a safety helmet, a safety helmet, and a rental system and method for an electric kickboard according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this process, the thickness of the lines or the size of the components shown in the drawings may be exaggerated for clarity and convenience of explanation. In addition, the terms to be described later are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present invention, which may vary according to intentions or customs of users and operators. Therefore, definitions of these terms should be made based on the content throughout this specification.

In addition, the description of the embodiment of the present invention is not intended to limit the present invention to a specific embodiment, it should be understood to include all changes, equivalents, or substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention. In the present invention, the singular expression may include a plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the present invention, terms such as "comprises" or "have" are intended to designate that the features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification exist, but one or more other features It is to be understood that this does not preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

1 is an exemplary view showing the configuration of a rental system for a safety helmet and an electric kickboard according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a lamp disinfection configuration for a rental system for a safety helmet and an electric kickboard according to an embodiment of the present invention. 3 is an exemplary view showing the disinfection solution spraying configuration of the rental system for a safety helmet and an electric kickboard according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a safety helmet and an electric motor according to an embodiment of the present invention. As an exemplary view showing the configuration of a kiosk of a kickboard rental system, a safety helmet and electric kickboard rental system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to this.

First, as shown in FIG. 1 , the rental system for a safety helmet and an electric kickboard according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a rental station 100 , a safety helmet 200 that can be stored in the rental station 100 , and an electric motor. It is configured to include a kickboard (300).

In addition, the rental station 100 includes a storage space 110 for storing a plurality of helmets 200 , a kiosk 120 for allowing a user to select input and helmet rental, and the like, and a helmet 200 from the storage space 110 . A gate 130 for taking out or returning a sterilization lamp 140 for sterilizing the stored helmet 200, a disinfection spray 150 for sterilizing the returned helmet, and a cable for charging and connecting the electric kickboard 300 ( 160) may be included.

The storage space 110 has a transport means 115 that can move the helmet 200 into the storage space 110 or move the helmet 200 loaded in the storage space 110 to the gate 130 . provided For example, the conveying means 115 is configured in the form of a conveyor belt, and the helmet 200 is mounted on a mounting structure 116 (eg, a ring-shaped holder) coupled to the conveying means 115 , and the gate 130 is configured in a form including a door that can be opened and closed on any side of the storage space 110 , and a specific helmet may be configured to be transferred to the gate 130 according to the movement of the conveyor belt.

At this time, an identification number is assigned to each mounting structure 116, and a control device (processor, etc.) that controls the operation of the rental station 100 is a helmet mounted on the mounting structure 116 corresponding to each identification number ( The size and color of 200 ) can be memorized, and the transport means 115 can be controlled so that the helmet corresponding to the user's selection is moved to the gate 130 .

However, since the detailed description of the above-described transport means 115 is an exemplary description of an embodiment of the present invention, various structures and control means capable of performing equivalent functions may be employed for transport of the helmet 200 .

Meanwhile, the rental station 100 may be installed in a place with a large floating population where many people who want to rent an electric kickboard exist, for example, at a subway station, an apartment entrance, or the like.

The usage method and function of the rental station 100 will be described in more detail through the description of the user's helmet 200 rental process as follows.

A user may access the kiosk 120 and perform operations such as user authentication, helmet selection, and payment.

The selected helmet is transferred to the gate 130 that can be opened and closed through the transfer means 115 , and when the door of the gate 130 is opened, the user receives the transferred helmet. After receiving the helmet, the user can use the electric kickboard 300 by separating it from the cable 160 . In this case, the separation of the cable 160 may be performed manually, but may also be performed automatically, and an operation in the case of automatic separation will be described later.

Meanwhile, since the cable 160 has a structure with elastic force, it can be prevented from touching the ground even after the electric kickboard 300 is separated. Alternatively, a structure in which the cable 160 is wound into the rental station 100 (eg, a structure similar to a vehicle seat belt) may be employed.

After the user has finished using the electric kickboard 300 and/or the helmet 200 , the user may perform a return operation through the kiosk 120 to return the helmet 200 .

When the door of the gate 130 is opened by the user's return operation and the user hangs the helmet 200 on the gate, the door is closed, and the disinfectant spray 150 sprays the disinfectant solution to disinfect the helmet.

Thereafter, the helmet 200 is moved into the storage space 110 by the transfer means 115 , and disinfection can be performed with ultraviolet rays or the like by the operation of the sterilization lamp 140 located inside the storage space 110 .

FIG. 2 shows an example of such a sterilization lamp 140, and when the helmet 200 is hung upside down on the ring 116 and moved into the storage space 110, the helmet is irradiated with ultraviolet rays for disinfection in the storage space 110. The interior and exterior of the unit can be conveniently disinfected. The storage space 110 may include a structure capable of transmitting visible light so that it can be checked from the outside, and in this case, the structure may be made of a material that does not transmit light irradiated from the germicidal lamp 140 .

3 shows an example of the disinfection spray 150 described above, when the helmet 200 is returned, the helmet 200 is caught on the hook 116, and when the door of the gate 130 is closed, the disinfection spray 150 ) sprays the disinfectant solution, and then the helmet 200 is loaded into the storage space 110 .

4 exemplarily shows the kiosk 120 for the user's control input as described above. The kiosk 120 includes a speaker 121, a camera 122, a touch screen 123, and a product outlet 124. may include

The speaker 121 is for outputting a guide voice, the camera 122 is used for user authentication, and the like, and the touch screen 123 may display and receive information related to a user's selection.

The user can use the kiosk 120 by utilizing an application installed on the mobile terminal, for example, and in this case, the QR code displayed through the application is recognized through the camera 122 and the user information is transferred to the kiosk 120 . can be transmitted. At this time, the preferred size and color of the helmet 200 may be stored in advance in the application and transmitted to the kiosk 120 , and payment information for payment may also be transmitted through this authentication method.

In addition, the user may perform user authentication through a face recognition operation through the camera 122 included in the kiosk 120 .

Alternatively, the user may perform operations such as user registration, payment information input, and selection of the helmet 200 through the touch screen 123 included in the kiosk 120 .

In addition, during the operation for returning the helmet 200 , the user may input a command to close the door of the gate 130 through the kiosk 120 .

On the other hand, when using the electric kickboard 300, the user can use the electric kickboard 300 only when the user inputs helmet rental information that allows the user to confirm that the helmet 200 has been rented to the electric kickboard 300 (lock release). ) can be configured.

For example, a specific code (QR code, authentication number, etc.) is displayed to a user who rents a helmet through the kiosk 120 or delivered to the user's application, and the user inputs the code into the electric kickboard 300 Only in this case, the electric kickboard 300 may be activated and configured to be usable.

Here, the activation of the electric kickboard 300 means a method in which the function of driving the motor of the electric kickboard 300 is normally limited and then driven after a code is input, and the driving function in the software of the electric kickboard 300 is limited. method, the brake of the electric kickboard 300 may be released in various ways after the input of the code.

In addition, only when the user inputs the corresponding code into the electric kickboard 300, a structure and control method such that the cable 160 connecting the electric kickboard 300 and the rental station 100 is separated from the electric kickboard 300 will be used. may be In this case, since the structure for enabling detachment of the cable 160 can be easily implemented using various methods, a more detailed description will be omitted in this embodiment.

In this way, if it is configured so that only the user who has rented the helmet 200 can use the electric kickboard 300 , it is possible to reduce the risk of a safety accident that occurs because the user does not use the helmet 200 .

Meanwhile, the kiosk 120 may be further configured to sell a simple product in addition to the rental operation of the helmet 200 , and for this purpose, a product outlet 124 may be provided. For example, the user may purchase a product such as a hairnet for protecting the head through the kiosk 120 .

5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a safety helmet according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is an exemplary view showing the external appearance of a safety helmet according to an embodiment of the present invention, with reference to this, an example of the present invention A safety helmet according to the embodiment will be described in detail as follows.

The helmet 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a sensor unit 210 , a communication unit 220 , a lamp unit 230 , and a control unit 240 in addition to the mechanical configuration of the helmet 200 for protecting the head. can do.

The sensor unit 210 may include a sensor that detects the user's posture, for example, a 6-axis gyro sensor.

The communication unit 220 may be configured to communicate with the electric kickboard 300 , for example, a Bluetooth method may be employed.

As shown in FIG. 6 , the lamp unit 230 may be mounted on the outside of the helmet 200 so as to display information on the user's moving direction, stop, and the like.

The control unit 240 may determine whether the user has properly mounted the helmet 200 through the sensor unit 210 . For example, when the user properly mounts the helmet 200, the angle of each axis of the helmet 200 by the 6-axis gyro sensor will maintain the angular range of the form facing the front, so the control unit 240 may use this It may be determined whether the user has properly mounted the helmet 200 .

If it is determined that the user does not properly mount the helmet 200, the control unit 240 transmits this information to the electric kickboard 300 through the communication unit 220, so that a function limitation (eg, speed limitation), etc. can make it happen.

In addition, the control unit 240 may receive information on whether the handle is rotated left and right and whether the brake is operated from the electric kickboard 300 through the communication unit 220 , and may display the information through the lamp unit 230 . That is, as shown in FIG. 6 , the lamp in the corresponding direction of the lamp unit 230 is lit according to the operation of the handle of the electric kickboard 300 , and when the brake of the electric kickboard 300 operates, the lamp unit (230) All lamps may be configured to light.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a method of renting a safety helmet and an electric kickboard according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 7 , the user first rents the helmet 200 and obtains information according to the rental of the helmet ( S100 ). After that, when the helmet rental information is input to the electric kickboard 300 ( S200 ), the lock of the electric kickboard 300 is released to enable the use of the electric kickboard 300 .

Since the rental method of the safety helmet and the electric kickboard may be performed in the same manner as the operation method through the acquisition and input of codes in the rental system of the safety helmet and the electric kickboard, a more detailed description will be omitted.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiment shown in the drawings, this is merely exemplary, and those of ordinary skill in the art to which various modifications and equivalent other embodiments are possible. will understand Therefore, the technical protection scope of the present invention should be defined by the following claims.

100: rental station
110: storage space
120: kiosk
130: gate
140: germicidal lamp
150: disinfectant spray
160: cable
200: helmet
300: electric kickboard

Claims (13)

helmet; and
and a rental station for storing the helmet and allowing rental of the helmet and the electric kickboard.
The rental station is
a storage space for storing a plurality of helmets;
a kiosk capable of receiving information from a user; and
and a gate for taking out or returning the helmet from the storage space.
According to claim 1,
The safety helmet and the electric kickboard rental system, wherein the electric kickboard is unlocked when information related to rental of the helmet is input.
3. The method of claim 2,
The rental system of the safety helmet and the electric kickboard, wherein at least some functions of the electric kickboard are changed from an inactive state to an active state when the lock is released.
3. The method of claim 2,
and the electric kickboard is connected to the rental station through a cable capable of charging the electric kickboard.
5. The method of claim 4,
The system for renting a safety helmet and electric kickboard, wherein the cable is separated from the electric kickboard when the lock of the electric kickboard is released.
According to claim 1,
The rental station is
a transfer means capable of moving the helmet into the storage space or moving the helmet loaded in the storage space to the gate; and
The safety helmet and electric kickboard rental system, further comprising a mounting means coupled to the transport means and configured to mount the helmet.
According to claim 1,
The rental station is
The rental system of a safety helmet and an electric kickboard, characterized in that it further comprises a sterilization lamp for sterilizing the helmet loaded in the storage space.
According to claim 1,
The rental station is
The rental system of a safety helmet and electric kickboard, characterized in that it further comprises a disinfectant spray for disinfecting the helmet by spraying the disinfectant solution to the gate.
According to claim 1,
The helmet is
a sensor unit capable of detecting the user's helmet wearing posture;
a communication unit that communicates with the electric kickboard; and
and a control unit configured to determine the user's helmet wearing posture through the sensor unit, and transmit information to the electric kickboard through the communication unit when it is determined that the user's helmet wearing posture is not properly mounted, thereby limiting the function of the electric kickboard. rental system for safety helmets and electric kickboards.
10. The method of claim 9,
The helmet is
Further comprising a lamp unit mounted on the outside of the helmet,
wherein the control unit receives information on at least one of whether the handle rotates left and right and whether the brake operates from the electric kickboard through the communication unit, and controls the lamp unit according to the input information. Kickboard rental system.
a sensor unit capable of detecting the user's helmet wearing posture;
a communication unit that communicates with the electric kickboard; and
and a controller configured to determine a user's helmet wearing posture through the sensor unit, and transmit information to the electric kickboard through the communication unit when it is determined that the user's helmet wearing posture is not properly mounted, thereby limiting the function of the electric kickboard. .
A method of renting a safety helmet and an electric kickboard, the method comprising:
providing helmet rental by the rental station performing user authentication;
providing, by the rental station, a code according to helmet rental to a user; and
and releasing the lock of the electric kickboard when the code is input to the electric kickboard.
13. The method of claim 12,
The method of rental of a safety helmet and electric kickboard, characterized in that the user authentication is made through input of a QR code or recognition of the user's face.

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