WO2018056934A2

WO2018056934A2 - Mobile control platform with under-vehicle image and weight detecting sensors

Info

Publication number: WO2018056934A2
Application number: PCT/TR2017/050274
Authority: WO
Inventors: Bahar PAPAĞAN
Original assignee: Papagan Bahar
Priority date: 2016-06-22
Filing date: 2017-06-19
Publication date: 2018-03-29
Also published as: WO2018056934A3

Abstract

The invention relates to a mechanism used for detection of objects other than the parts required and mounted later on the under surface of vehicles (6) and it is characterized in that the mobile platform (2) consisting of X-RAY camera (4), Led lighting (3) contains sensors (5) used for detection of extra weights on the vehicles (6) and detection of foreign objects emitting odour.

Description

MOBILE CONTROL PLATFORM WITH UNDER-VEHICLE IMAGE AND WEIGHT DETECTING SENSORS

THE RELATED ART

The invention relates to particularly scanning under parts of vehicles difficult to be visible from outside and detection of extra weights on the vehicle based on weight reference.

The invention particularly relates to a platform capable to give mobile service and be used in any places preferred, which scans under part of vehicles by means of high resolution x-ray cameras and can detect extra cargos by referring to license details of the vehicle.

BACKGROUND OF THE RELATED ART

Particularly, today subconscious control process known as one of security measures is conducted by means of very simple methods. Since under side of motor vehicles have many mechanical equipment and zigzag parts, explosives of evil intention can particularly be hidden therein easily. Detection of such explosives put under vehicles for evil intentions today is searched by bars having mirror installed at the tip. Security officers keep the mirror under the vehicle by means of an angular form provided on the said apparatus and under parts of the vehicles are checked by means of image reflected in the mirror. However, it is identified that very small and edge parts located on under sides of vehicles can be observed in this conventional and simple method. In addition, the attention of the person using the apparatus with mirror indicates 100 % effectiveness in this method. That is, an immediate distraction of the observing person causes complete failure of the method. Due to such narrow observation area, it is easily understood that the method is not efficient.

Another example that can be given for under vehicle searching systems is single camera hand held recorder and image transferring, chargeable under vehicle searching systems. Camera is controlled by engine or wire and image is transmitted to the user through glasses connected to the device.

Particularly, security forces, military troops and also public areas such as shopping centres are open to attacks where such explosives are used and such explosives are generally located on appropriate parts of motor vehicles and such attacks are made by entering to the said open or enclosed areas by such vehicles. For that reason, searching motor vehicles independent of people's capabilities and attention in all aspects is crucial. In the utility model application numbered 201 1/09900 entitled "wireless camera under-vehicle image control system" in the related art, camera having movement capability is used and camera control is not made by motor but completely mechanically and thus risk of fault is minimized and minimum power is used. Images are transmitted to monitor via wireless and thus user- friendliness is provided. In the said invention, a section in shape of ball contacting ground has camera housing for installation of camera on the ball. The ball also has another mounting housing for bar mounting. The user keeps the bar having camera on the end in the way similar to conventional method under the vehicle and the camera is moved under the vehicle by help of ball. As seen, there is also a person in this application and the process displays efficiency subject o capability of this person.

Another example from the related art is the utility model application entitled "Under vehicle control and security device" numbered 2005/00168 discloses a cap having various sensors and mounting connection point where such cap is connected. As explained under the previous paragraph, this device is in form of bar with adjustable length, and is located under the vehicle by means of a user and under parts of the vehicles are checked. The data received from many sensors in the cap are processed and interpreted to discover undesired components under the vehicle.

As explained in the above examples, foreign objects under vehicles are discovered by means of both mirror and camera though moving the device given to the persons conducting search in general at their discretion. Because in this method the user's detection performance is essential, some important points are ignored and same performance cannot be displayed in all controls, it is obvious that the said devices are inadequate.

Furthermore, lastly, the vehicle is stopped at a fixed point and there are big embodiments manufactured from big constructions and passing on the vehicle to search by means of X-RAY cameras. Since the said embodiments are bulky and cannot be taken to all desired check-points, they are far from being preferred.

PURPOSE OF THE INVENTION

The purpose of this present invention is to meet the needs mentioned above, eliminate all disadvantages and provide some additional advantages, display all parts of engine vehicles and control the properties thereof through comparison.

The purpose of the invention is particularly to provide detection of foreign objects mounted on the under-parts of the vehicles for evil intentions, by use of X-RAY cameras.

Another purpose of the invention is to provide detection of foreign objects in the locations that cannot be seen by camera, by means of measuring instant weights of the vehicle and comparing it to licensed weight. A further purpose of the invention is to discover foreign objects by use of odour sensors having sensors detecting odours emitted by dangerous objects. Another purpose of the invention is to completely isolate the said detection method from the operator's capabilities and to conduct it fully by automatic mechanism and thus minimize the error tolerance.

A further purpose of the invention is to ensure use of the said foreign object detection mechanism in all locations either open or enclosed, by means of mobile working capability.

The structural and characteristics features of the invention and all advantages will be understood better in detailed descriptions with the figures given below and with reference to the figures, and therefore, the assessment should be made taking into account the said figures and detailed explanations.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

In order to make the embodiment and additional members being subject of the present invention as well as the advantages clearer for better understanding, it should be assessed with reference to the fallowing described figures.

Figure 1 : Is empty top view of the platform . Figure 2: is empty side view of the platform . Figure 3: Is top view of the platform when vehicle is loaded . Figure 4: Is side view of the platform when vehicle is loaded . REFERENCE NUMBERS

1. Ramp

2. Platform

3. Led lighting

4. X-RAY camera

5. Sensor

6. Vehicle

7. Towing mechanism

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In this detailed description, the view and operating principle of the under- vehicle and general checking mechanism disclosed under this invention are given. The most important characteristics of the said mechanism is that it can give mobile service. Thus it can give service at any locations wherever needed. Considering that explosives can be effective in any place, it is very important to be able to carry such under-over vehicle search mechanism to the location where needed. The mechanism has towing (7) for carrying.

As seen in Figure 1 and Figure 2, the mechanism consists of a ramp (1 ), a platform (2), a led lighting (3), an X-ray camera (4), sensors (5) and a towing mechanism (7). As seen in Figure 3 and figure 4, the vehicle (6) is passed over the ramp (1 ) and positioned on the platform (2). After stopping on the platform (2) for a short time, all parts under the vehicle (6) are scanned by X-RAY camera (4) with help of LED lighting (3). No under part of the vehicle remains unobserved upon completion of the said scanning. Differently from the embodiments in the related art as described under the related art, the vehicle (6) bottom surface is scanned entirely and this scanning is not carried out by any employee but an automatic mechanism. Thus homogenous working performance is assured.

Furthermore, the mechanism has sensors (5). The said sensors (5) can be diversified as needed, and in the said design, weight and odour sensors (5) have been preferred. Since empty weight of the vehicle (6) positioned on the said platform is known, any extra weights can be easily detected. Also type of odour of the undesired foreign objects can be detected by odour sensors (5).

Claims

1 . The invention relates to a mechanism used for detection of objects mounted on the under part of vehicles (6) in addition to the parts required thereon, and it is characterized in that it is a mobile platform (2) consisting of X-RAY camera (4), LED lighting (3).

2. An under vehicle detection mechanism according to claim 1 and it is characterized in that it consists of sensors (5) used for detecting extra weights on the vehicles (6) and detecting foreign objects emitting odours.