WO2020189758A1 - 作業現場の管理システム及び作業現場の管理方法 - Google Patents
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- This disclosure relates to a work site management system and a work site management method.
- An unmanned vehicle with a turn signal may operate at a wide area work site such as a mine.
- both unmanned and manned vehicles may operate.
- the driver of the manned vehicle can grasp the traveling direction of the unmanned vehicle.
- the intersections of the roads at the work site are vast.
- the shape of the intersection of the road on the work site may be complicated. Therefore, depending on the situation at the intersection, even if the turn signal of the unmanned vehicle is activated, the driver of the manned vehicle cannot sufficiently grasp the traveling direction of the unmanned vehicle, which may cause confusion.
- a work site management system including a blinker control unit for determining the data is provided.
- the driver of the manned vehicle can grasp the traveling direction of the unmanned vehicle.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a management system, an unmanned vehicle, and a manned vehicle according to the present embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a work site according to the present embodiment.
- FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the management system according to the present embodiment.
- FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a turning area according to the present embodiment.
- FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a turning area according to the present embodiment.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a turning area according to the present embodiment.
- FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the management method according to the present embodiment.
- FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an example of a computer system according to the present embodiment.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a management system 1, an unmanned vehicle 2, and a manned vehicle 9 according to the present embodiment.
- Each of the unmanned vehicle 2 and the manned vehicle 9 operates at the work site.
- the work site is a mine or a quarry.
- a mine is a place or place of business where minerals are mined.
- the unmanned vehicle 2 refers to a vehicle that operates unmanned regardless of the driving operation by the driver.
- the manned vehicle 9 refers to a vehicle that is operated by the driving operation of the driver.
- the unmanned vehicle 2 and the manned vehicle 9 are dump trucks, which are a type of transport vehicle that travels on the work site and transports cargo.
- Examples of the cargo carried to the unmanned vehicle 2 and the manned vehicle 9 include ore or earth and sand excavated in a mine or a quarry.
- the work site is not limited to mines or quarries.
- the work site may be any work site where the transport vehicle carries the cargo.
- the management system 1 includes a management device 3 and a communication system 4.
- the management device 3 includes a computer system and is installed in, for example, a control facility 5 at a work site.
- the communication system 4 carries out communication between the management device 3, the unmanned vehicle 2, and the manned vehicle 9.
- the wireless communication device 6 is connected to the management device 3.
- the communication system 4 includes a wireless communication device 6.
- the management device 3, the unmanned vehicle 2, and the manned vehicle 9 wirelessly communicate with each other via the communication system 4.
- the unmanned vehicle 2 travels on the work site based on the travel course data transmitted from the management device 3.
- the unmanned vehicle 2 includes a traveling device 21, a vehicle body 22 supported by the traveling device 21, a dump body 23 supported by the vehicle body 22, a direction indicator 50, a control device 30, and a position detecting device 28. , And a wireless communication device 29.
- the traveling device 21 includes a driving device 24 for driving the traveling device 21, a braking device 25 for braking the traveling device 21, a steering device 26 for adjusting the traveling direction, and wheels 27.
- the unmanned vehicle 2 self-propells due to the rotation of the wheels 27.
- the wheel 27 includes a front wheel 27F and a rear wheel 27R. Tires are mounted on the wheels 27.
- the drive device 24 generates a driving force for accelerating the unmanned vehicle 2.
- the drive device 24 includes an internal combustion engine such as a diesel engine.
- the drive device 24 may include an electric motor.
- the power generated by the drive device 24 is transmitted to the rear wheels 27R.
- the braking device 25 generates a braking force for decelerating or stopping the unmanned vehicle 2.
- the steering device 26 can adjust the traveling direction of the unmanned vehicle 2.
- the traveling direction of the unmanned vehicle 2 includes the direction of the front portion of the vehicle body 22.
- the steering device 26 adjusts the traveling direction of the unmanned vehicle 2 by steering the front wheels 27F.
- the direction indicator 50 displays the traveling direction of the unmanned vehicle 2.
- the direction indicator 50 is arranged at each of the front portion and the rear portion of the vehicle body 22.
- the direction indicator 50 includes a blinker lamp, and notifies the traveling direction of the unmanned vehicle 2 by turning on or blinking the blinker lamp.
- the direction indicator 50 includes a left blinker lamp 50L that lights up or blinks when the unmanned vehicle 2 turns left, and a right blinker lamp 50R that lights up or blinks when the unmanned vehicle 2 turns right.
- the left turn signal lamp 50L is arranged on the left side of the vehicle body 22, and the right turn signal lamp 50R is arranged on the right side of the vehicle body 22.
- the left turn signal lamp 50L is arranged at each of the front portion and the rear portion of the left portion of the vehicle body 22.
- the left turn signal lamps 50L arranged at the front and the rear of the vehicle body 22 are lit or blinking in synchronization with each other.
- the right turn signal lamp 50R is arranged at each of the front portion and the rear portion of the right portion of the vehicle body 22.
- the right turn signal lamps 50R arranged at the front and the rear of the vehicle body 22 are lit or blinking in synchronization with each other.
- the control device 30 can communicate with the management device 3 existing outside the unmanned vehicle 2 by, for example, the wireless communication device 29.
- the control device 30 outputs an accelerator command for operating the drive device 24, a brake command for operating the brake device 25, and a steering command for operating the steering device 26.
- the drive device 24 generates a driving force for accelerating the unmanned vehicle 2 based on the accelerator command output from the control device 30. By adjusting the output of the drive device 24, the traveling speed of the unmanned vehicle 2 is adjusted.
- the brake device 25 generates a braking force for decelerating the unmanned vehicle 2 based on the brake command output from the control device 30.
- the steering device 26 generates a force for changing the direction of the front wheels 27F in order to drive the unmanned vehicle 2 straight or turn based on the steering command output from the control device 30.
- the position detection device 28 detects the position of the unmanned vehicle 2.
- the position of the unmanned vehicle 2 is detected using a global navigation satellite system (GNSS: Global Navigation Satellite System).
- the Global Navigation Satellite System includes the Global Positioning System (GPS).
- GPS Global Positioning System
- the global navigation satellite system detects the absolute position of the unmanned vehicle 2 defined by the coordinate data of latitude, longitude, and altitude.
- the position of the unmanned vehicle 2 defined in the global coordinate system is detected by the global navigation satellite system.
- the global coordinate system is a coordinate system fixed to the earth.
- the position detection device 28 includes a GNSS receiver and detects the absolute position (coordinates) of the unmanned vehicle 2.
- the wireless communication device 29 communicates wirelessly.
- the communication system 4 includes a wireless communication device 29.
- the wireless communication device 29 can wirelessly communicate with the management device 3.
- the manned vehicle 9 travels on the work site based on the driving operation of the driver who is in the driver's cab of the manned vehicle 9.
- the manned vehicle 9 includes a traveling device 21, a vehicle body 22, a dump body 23, a driving device 24, a braking device 25, a steering device 26, wheels 27 including front wheels 27F and rear wheels 27R, and a position detection device. 28, a wireless communication device 29, a direction indicator 50, and a control device 40 are provided.
- the control device 40 can communicate with the management device 3 existing outside the manned vehicle 9 by, for example, the wireless communication device 29.
- An accelerator pedal for operating the drive device 24, a brake pedal for operating the brake device 25, and a steering wheel for operating the steering device 26 are arranged in the driver's cab. The accelerator pedal, brake pedal, and steering wheel are operated by the driver.
- the drive device 24 generates a driving force for accelerating the manned vehicle 9 based on the amount of operation of the accelerator pedal. By adjusting the output of the drive device 24, the traveling speed of the manned vehicle 9 is adjusted.
- the brake device 25 generates a braking force for decelerating the manned vehicle 9 based on the amount of operation of the brake pedal.
- the steering device 26 generates a force for changing the direction of the front wheels 27F in order to move the manned vehicle 9 straight or turn based on the amount of operation of the steering wheel.
- FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a work site according to the present embodiment.
- the unmanned vehicle 2 and the manned vehicle 9 travel on at least a part of the mine workshop PA and the runway HL leading to the workshop PA.
- the workplace PA includes at least one of a loading site LPA and a soil removal site DPA.
- the runway HL includes the intersection IS.
- Loading area LPA refers to the area where the loading work for loading the cargo on the unmanned vehicle 2 and the manned vehicle 9 is carried out.
- the loading machine 7 operates at the loading site LPA.
- the loading machine 7 is, for example, a hydraulic excavator or a rope excavator having a working machine.
- the soil removal site DPA is an area where the soil removal work is carried out in which the cargo is discharged from the unmanned vehicle 2 and the manned vehicle 9.
- a crusher 8 is provided in the soil removal site DPA.
- the unmanned vehicle 2 travels on the work site based on the traveling course data indicating the traveling conditions of the unmanned vehicle 2.
- the running course data includes a plurality of course point CPs set at intervals.
- the course point CP defines the target position of the unmanned vehicle 2.
- the target position of the unmanned vehicle 2 includes target coordinates defined by latitude, longitude, and altitude.
- the target traveling speed and the target traveling direction of the unmanned vehicle 2 are set for each of the plurality of course point CPs.
- the traveling course data includes a traveling course CR indicating a target traveling route of the unmanned vehicle 2.
- the traveling course CR is defined by a line connecting a plurality of course points CP.
- winker data that defines the operating conditions of the direction indicator 50 of the unmanned vehicle 2 and course type data that indicates the course type of the traveling course data are set for each of the plurality of course point CPs.
- the course type data indicates whether or not the course point CP is set at the intersection IS.
- the course type data indicates the type of intersection IS in which the course point CP is set. Examples of the type of the intersection IS include the width of the travel path HL at the intersection IS, the bending angle of the intersection IS, and the number of branches of the travel path HL at the intersection IS.
- the running course CR is set in the running path HL and the workshop PA.
- the unmanned vehicle 2 travels on the travel path HL according to the travel course CR.
- the running course data is generated in the management device 3.
- the management device 3 transmits the generated travel course data to the control device 30 of the unmanned vehicle 2 via the communication system 4.
- the control device 30 is a traveling device so that the unmanned vehicle 2 travels according to the traveling course CR based on the traveling course data and travels according to the target traveling speed and the target traveling direction set for each of the plurality of course point CPs. 21 is controlled. Further, the control device 30 controls the direction indicator 50 based on the blinker data and the course type data set in each of the plurality of course point CPs.
- the unmanned vehicle 2 and the manned vehicle 9 are mixed and operated at the work site. Both the unmanned vehicle 2 and the manned vehicle 9 travel on the runway HL and the work place PA. For example, when shifting from a work site where only the manned vehicle 9 operates as a transport vehicle to a work site where only the unmanned vehicle 2 operates, both the unmanned vehicle 2 and the manned vehicle 9 operate at the work site during the transition period.
- FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the management system 1 according to the present embodiment.
- the management device 3 has a traveling course data generation unit 3A and a turning area setting unit 3B.
- the running course data generation unit 3A generates running course data.
- the travel course data includes a plurality of course point CPs that define the target position of the unmanned vehicle 2.
- the running course CR is defined by a plurality of course point CPs.
- the target traveling speed, the target traveling direction, the blinker data, and the course type data of the unmanned vehicle 2 are set for each of the plurality of course point CPs.
- the turning area setting unit 3B sets a turning area indicating the turning area of the unmanned vehicle 2 at the work site. Turning means that the unmanned vehicle 2 changes its course.
- the turning area is set, for example, in the traveling path HL or the intersection IS.
- the turning area may be set by an administrator who can operate the management device 3.
- the control device 30 includes a position data acquisition unit 31, a terrain data acquisition unit 32, an operation control unit 33, a turning area determination unit 34, and a blinker control unit 35.
- the position data acquisition unit 31 acquires the detection data of the position detection device 28 of the unmanned vehicle 2.
- the detection data of the position detection device 28 indicates the position data of the unmanned vehicle 2.
- the terrain data acquisition unit 32 acquires terrain data of the work site where the unmanned vehicle 2 travels.
- the terrain data includes the traveling course data of the unmanned vehicle 2.
- the terrain data acquisition unit 32 includes a travel course data acquisition unit that acquires travel course data of the unmanned vehicle 2.
- the running course data is defined by a plurality of course point CPs.
- the course point CP includes the target coordinates of the unmanned vehicle 2 defined by latitude, longitude, and altitude.
- the terrain of the work site on which the unmanned vehicle 2 travels is defined by the plurality of course point CPs.
- the terrain data acquisition unit 32 is appropriately referred to as a traveling course data acquisition unit 32.
- the traveling course data acquisition unit 32 acquires the traveling course data of the unmanned vehicle 2 transmitted from the traveling course data generation unit 3A. Further, the traveling course data acquisition unit 32 acquires the turning area of the unmanned vehicle 2 transmitted from the turning area setting unit 3B.
- the driving control unit 33 controls the traveling of the unmanned vehicle 2 based on the position data and the traveling course data of the unmanned vehicle 2.
- the driving control unit 33 controls the traveling device 21 so that the unmanned vehicle 2 travels according to the traveling course data based on the position data of the unmanned vehicle 2.
- the turning area determination unit 34 determines whether or not the unmanned vehicle 2 exists in the turning area based on the position data and the traveling course data of the unmanned vehicle 2.
- the blinker control unit 35 controls the direction indicator 50 based on the travel course data. In the present embodiment, the blinker control unit 35 determines whether to normally operate or non-normally operate the direction indicator 50 based on the travel course data. The blinker control unit 35 determines whether to normally operate or non-normally operate the direction indicator 50 based on the course type of the traveling course data.
- the blinker control unit 35 outputs the first command for normally operating the direction indicator 50 of the unmanned vehicle 2 in the turning area when the traveling course data is the first course type, and when the traveling course data is the second course type. A second command different from the first command is output in the turning area.
- the normal operation of the direction indicator 50 is to light or blink only the left blinker lamp 50L and to light or blink only the right blinker lamp 50R among the left blinker lamp 50L and the right blinker lamp 50R of the direction indicator 50. Say that.
- the abnormal operation of the direction indicator 50 means that both the left blinker lamp 50L and the right blinker lamp 50R of the direction indicator 50 are turned on or blinked.
- lighting or blinking only the left turn signal lamp 50L is appropriately referred to as left turn lighting
- lighting or blinking only the right turn signal lamp 50R is appropriately referred to as right turn lighting
- lighting or blinking of both the left turn signal lamp 50L and the right turn signal lamp 50R is appropriately referred to as hazard lighting.
- the first command includes a left turn lighting command or a right turn lighting command that normally operates the turn signal 50.
- the second command includes a hazard command for turning on the direction indicator 50 as a hazard.
- FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing an example of the turning area ISA according to the present embodiment.
- FIG. 4 shows an intersection IS of the first course type.
- a turning area ISA is set at the intersection IS.
- the turning area ISA is set at the intersection IS and is an area where the unmanned vehicle 2 turns.
- a plurality of course point CPs are set in the running path HL and the intersection IS based on the running course data.
- the course point CP includes course type data indicating whether or not the course point CP is set at the intersection IS.
- the course points CP1, CP2, CP3, CP10, and CP11 are located outside the turning area ISA. Therefore, the course points CP1, CP2, CP3, CP10, CP11 include course type data indicating that they are not set at the intersection IS.
- Course points CP4, CP5, CP6, CP7, CP8, CP9 are located inside the intersection area ISA. Therefore, the course points CP4, CP5, CP6, CP7, CP8, CP9 include course type data indicating that they are set at the intersection IS.
- course points CP1, CP2, CP3, CP10, and CP11 do not have to include the course type data indicating that they are not set at the intersection IS. It suffices if the course point CP set inside the intersection ISA and the course point CP set outside the intersection IS can be distinguished.
- the course point CP includes course type data indicating the type of intersection IS in which the course point CP is set.
- the course points CP4, CP5, CP6, CP7, CP8, CP9 include the course type data indicating that the running course data is the first course type.
- the course type data does not have to be set in the course point CP.
- the course type data may be set in the turning area ISA.
- the first course type is, for example, a course type in which the bending angle of the intersection IS is substantially 90 degrees and the number of branches of the traveling path HL at the intersection IS is four.
- the first course type shown in FIG. 4 is an example.
- the first course type is a course type in which the driver of the manned vehicle 9 or the operator existing around the unmanned vehicle 2 can clearly recognize the traveling direction of the right turn or the left turn at the intersection IS by blinking the direction indicator 50. It should be.
- the course type data is arbitrarily set by the administrator of the management device 3.
- the course point CP includes blinker data that defines the operating conditions of the direction indicator 50 of the unmanned vehicle 2.
- the course point CP includes blinker data for normally operating the turn signal 50.
- Course point CP includes course type and target driving direction. That is, the course point CP defines whether the course type is the first course type or the second course type. In addition, the course point CP defines the target traveling direction of the unmanned vehicle 2.
- the blinker control unit 35 When the intersection IS is the first course type, the blinker control unit 35 outputs the first command to normally operate the direction indicator 50 of the unmanned vehicle 2 in the turning area ISA based on the blinker data. That is, in the case where the intersection IS is the first course type, when the unmanned vehicle 2 turns left at the intersection IS, as shown in FIG. 4, the blinker control unit 35 is based on the target direction direction included in the course point CP. , Turn left only the left turn signal lamp 50L of the direction indicator 50. In the case where the intersection IS is the first course type, when the unmanned vehicle 2 turns right, the blinker control unit 35 determines the right blinker lamp 50R of the direction indicator 50 based on the target direction direction included in the course point CP. Turn right on only.
- FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a turning area according to the present embodiment.
- FIG. 5 shows the second course type intersection IS.
- a turning area ISA is set at the intersection IS.
- a plurality of course point CPs are set in the travel path HL based on the travel course data.
- the course points CP1, CP2, and CP13 are located outside the turning area ISA. Therefore, the course points CP1, CP2, and CP13 include course type data indicating that they are not set at the intersection IS.
- Course points CP3, CP4, CP5, CP6, CP7, CP8, CP9, CP10, CP11, CP12 are located inside the intersection area ISA. Therefore, the course points CP3, CP4, CP5, CP6, CP7, CP8, CP9, CP10, CP11, CP12 include course type data indicating that they are set at the intersection IS.
- Course points CP3, CP4, CP5, CP6, CP7, CP8, CP9, CP10, CP11, CP12 include course type data indicating that the running course data is the second course type.
- the second course type is, for example, a type in which the width of the traveling path HL at the intersection IS is irregular and the bending angle of the intersection IS is small.
- the intersection IS is vast and the shape of the intersection IS is complicated, and when the direction indicator 50 is normally lit, the actual traveling direction of the unmanned vehicle 2 traveling according to the traveling course data and the direction indicating the normal lighting are indicated.
- This is a course type in which the traveling direction of the unmanned vehicle 2 indicated by the vessel 50 deviates from the traveling direction. That is, the second course type is a course type in which the driver of the manned vehicle 9 around the unmanned vehicle 2 may not be able to sufficiently grasp the traveling direction of the unmanned vehicle 2.
- the second course type shown in FIG. 5 is a course type in which the intersection IS is connected to each of the runway HLa, the runway HLb, the runway HLc, the runway HLd, and the runway HLe.
- the travel course CR is set to connect the travel path HLa and the travel path HLe.
- the unmanned vehicle 2 travels toward the travel path HLe after entering the intersection IS from the travel path HLa.
- the traveling path HL branches into a plurality of parts.
- the direction indicator 50 may turn right.
- the driver of the manned vehicle 9 asks whether the unmanned vehicle 2 enters the driving path HLd or the driving path HLd. It may not be possible to fully grasp whether or not to enter.
- the unmanned vehicle 2 travels toward the intersection IS after entering the intersection IS from the travel path HL, even if the direction indicator 50 turns right and lights up, the driver of the manned vehicle 9 is the unmanned vehicle 2. It may not be possible to fully grasp whether the vehicle enters the driving path HLd or the driving path HLc.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing another example of the second course type according to the present embodiment.
- the second course type shown in FIG. 6 is a course type in which the intersection IS is connected to each of the travel path HLf, the travel path HLg, the travel path HLh, and the travel path HLi.
- the travel course CR is set to connect the travel path HLf and the travel path HLi.
- the unmanned vehicle 2 travels toward the travel path HLi after entering the intersection IS from the travel path HLf.
- the traveling course CR is set to avoid the obstacle OB. That is, the second course type shown in the sixth includes a traveling course CR that avoids the obstacle OB at the intersection IS.
- the traveling path HL branches into a plurality of parts.
- the second course type shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 is an example.
- the course type data is arbitrarily set by the administrator of the management device 3.
- the course point CP includes blinker data for turning on the turn signal 50 as a hazard.
- the blinker control unit 35 When the intersection IS is the second course type, the blinker control unit 35 outputs a second command for hazard lighting the direction indicator 50 of the unmanned vehicle 2 in the turning area ISA based on the blinker data. That is, when the intersection IS is the second course type, when the unmanned vehicle 2 travels on the intersection IS, the blinker control unit 35 turns on the direction indicator 50 as a hazard, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6.
- FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the management method according to the present embodiment.
- the position data acquisition unit 31 acquires the position data of the unmanned vehicle 2.
- the travel course data acquisition unit 32 acquires the travel course data (step S1).
- the turning area determination unit 34 determines whether or not the unmanned vehicle 2 exists in the turning area ISA set at the intersection IS based on the position data and the traveling course data of the unmanned vehicle 2 (step S2).
- step S2 when it is determined that the unmanned vehicle 2 does not exist in the turning area ISA (step S2: No), the blinker control unit 35 does not operate the direction indicator 50. The blinker control unit 35 turns off the turn signal 50 (step S3).
- step S2 when it is determined that the unmanned vehicle 2 exists in the turning area ISA (step S2: Yes), the blinker control unit 35 sets the traveling course data to the first course type based on the course type of the traveling course data. It is determined whether or not there is (step S4).
- step S4 When it is determined in step S4 that the travel course data is the first course type (step S4: Yes), the blinker control unit 35 turns on the turn signal 50 based on the blinker data of the travel course data. Whether or not it is determined (step S5).
- step S5 When it is determined in step S5 that the turn signal 50 is turned on to the left (step S5: Yes), the blinker control unit 35 outputs the first command to turn on only the left turn signal lamp 50L of the turn signal 50. As a result, the unmanned vehicle 2 turns left at the intersection IS while turning left and lights up (step S6).
- step S5 If it is determined in step S5 that the turn signal 50 is not turned on to the left (step S5: No), the blinker control unit 35 outputs the first command to turn on only the right turn signal lamp 50R of the turn signal 50. As a result, the unmanned vehicle 2 turns right at the intersection IS while turning right (step S7).
- step S4 When it is determined in step S4 that the travel course data is not the first course type (step S4: No), the blinker control unit 35 turns on the direction indicator 50 as a hazard based on the blinker data of the travel course data. 2 Outputs a command. As a result, the unmanned vehicle 2 travels on the intersection IS while the hazard is lit (step S8).
- FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an example of the computer system 1000 according to the present embodiment.
- the computer system 1000 includes a processor 1001 such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a main memory 1002 including a non-volatile memory such as ROM (Read Only Memory) and a volatile memory such as RAM (Random Access Memory). It has a storage 1003 and an interface 1004 including an input / output circuit.
- the functions of the management device 3, the control device 30, and the control device 40 described above are stored as programs in the storage 1003.
- the processor 1001 reads the program from the storage 1003, expands it into the main memory 1002, and executes the above-described processing according to the program.
- the program may be distributed to the computer system 1000 via the network.
- the program acquires terrain data of the work site where the unmanned vehicle 2 travels according to the above-described embodiment, and based on the terrain data, determines whether to operate the direction indicator 50 of the unmanned vehicle 2 normally or abnormally. Judgment and can be executed.
- the traveling course data is the first course type or the second course type.
- the turn signal 50 is lit to turn left or right in the turning area ISA, which is a normal operation
- the second course type the turn signal 50 is lit in a hazard, which is an abnormal operation. Will be done.
- the second course type intersection ISA is an intersection ISA in which the actual traveling direction of the unmanned vehicle 2 and the traveling direction of the unmanned vehicle 2 indicated by the direction indicator 50 deviate from each other when the direction indicator 50 normally operates. is there.
- the turn signal 50 normally operates at the intersection ISA of the second course type, the driver of the manned vehicle 9 around the unmanned vehicle 2 cannot sufficiently grasp the traveling direction of the unmanned vehicle 2 and is confused. There is a possibility of doing it.
- the direction indicator 50 lights up the hazard, which is an abnormal operation.
- the driver of the manned vehicle 9 can drive with caution without confusion. Therefore, the driver of the manned vehicle 9 can be made to grasp the traveling direction of the unmanned vehicle 2. Therefore, the safety of the work site is improved, and the decrease in work efficiency of the work site is suppressed.
- the direction indicator 50 is set to turn on the hazard when the second command is output from the blinker control unit 35.
- Hazard lighting does not have to be applied as long as the driver of the manned vehicle 9 is in an operating state that can be distinguished from normal operation.
- the emergency operation may include, for example, turning on the left turn signal lamp 50L and the right turn signal lamp 50R alternately.
- the direction indicator 50 is set to turn on the hazard when the second command is output from the blinker control unit 35.
- the blinker control unit 35 outputs a second command to the alarm sound output device to notify the driver of the manned vehicle 9 of an emergency. You may let me. By outputting an alarm from the alarm sound output device based on the second command, the driver of the manned vehicle 9 can drive with caution.
- the blinker control unit 35 may output a second command to the lamp device to notify the driver of the manned vehicle 9 of an emergency. Good. By emitting light from the lamp device based on the second command, the driver of the manned vehicle 9 can drive with caution.
- the hazard is turned on when the running course data is the second course type.
- Hazard lighting may be performed when the management system 1 detects an error, for example, when the administrator erroneously sets the target traveling direction of the course point CP or forgets the setting itself.
- the unmanned vehicle 2 is determined to travel according to the traveling course data.
- the unmanned vehicle 2 may travel according to the map data of the work site where the coordinates are defined.
- the blinker control unit 35 determines whether to normally operate or non-normally operate the direction indicator 50 of the unmanned vehicle 2 based on the traveling course data.
- the blinker control unit 35 may determine whether to normally operate or non-normally operate the direction indicator 50 of the unmanned vehicle 2 based on the map data of the work site where the coordinates are defined.
- Each of the traveling course data and the map data defines the topographical data of the work site on which the unmanned vehicle 2 travels.
- the terrain data acquisition unit includes a map data acquisition unit that acquires map data.
- the terrain data includes a first command and a second command which are operation attribute signals indicating the type of lighting or blinking operation of the direction indicator 50.
- an operation attribute signal which is a first command for normally operating the direction indicator 50 or a second command for abnormally operating the direction indicator 50 is transmitted to the traveling course data transmitted from the management device 3 to the control device 30.
- the blinker control unit 35 may control the direction indicator 50 based on the first command or the second command transmitted from the management device 3.
- the control device 30 receives a command different from the first command or the second command, for example, a command to stop or deactivate the operation of the direction indicator 50, the operation of the direction indicator 50 is stopped or deactivated.
- At least a part of the function of the control device 30 and the function of the control device 40 may be provided in the management device 3, and at least a part of the function of the management device 3 is provided in the control device 30 and the control device 40. It may be provided in the control device 40.
- the traveling course data is generated in the management device 3, and the unmanned vehicle 2 travels according to the traveling course data transmitted from the management device 3.
- the control device 30 of the unmanned vehicle 2 may generate travel course data. That is, the control device 30 may have a traveling course data generation unit 3A. Further, each of the management device 3 and the control device 30 may have a travel course data generation unit 3A.
- the unmanned vehicle 2 is a dump truck which is a kind of transport vehicle.
- the unmanned vehicle 2 may be a wheel-type work machine such as a wheel loader or a motor grader.
- the driving course data may be used in combination with the motion attribute signal, the blinker data, the course type data, and the terrain data as necessary, or any one of them may be combined. Good.
- Operation control unit 34 ... Turn signal control unit, 35 ... Blinker control unit, 40 ... Control device, CP ... Course point, CR ... Driving course, PA ... Work place, DPA ... Excavation site, HL ... Driving path, IS ... intersection.
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図1は、本実施形態に係る管理システム1、無人車両2、及び有人車両9の一例を模式的に示す図である。無人車両2及び有人車両9のそれぞれは、作業現場において稼働する。本実施形態において、作業現場は、鉱山又は採石場である。鉱山とは、鉱物を採掘する場所又は事業所をいう。
無人車両2は、管理装置3から送信された走行コースデータに基づいて、作業現場を走行する。無人車両2は、走行装置21と、走行装置21に支持される車両本体22と、車両本体22に支持されるダンプボディ23と、方向指示器50と、制御装置30と、位置検出装置28と、無線通信機29と、を備える。
有人車両9は、有人車両9の運転室に搭乗した運転者の運転操作に基づいて、作業現場を走行する。有人車両9は、走行装置21と、車両本体22と、ダンプボディ23と、駆動装置24と、ブレーキ装置25と、操舵装置26と、前輪27F及び後輪27Rを含む車輪27と、位置検出装置28と、無線通信機29と、方向指示器50と、制御装置40と、を備える。
図2は、本実施形態に係る作業現場の一例を模式的に示す図である。無人車両2及び有人車両9は、鉱山の作業場PA及び作業場PAに通じる走行路HLの少なくとも一部を走行する。作業場PAは、積込場LPA及び排土場DPAの少なくとも一方を含む。走行路HLは、交差点ISを含む。
図3は、本実施形態に係る管理システム1の一例を示す機能ブロック図である。
図4は、本実施形態に係る旋回エリアISAの一例を模式的に示す図である。図4は、第1コースタイプの交差点ISを示す。図4に示すように、交差点ISに旋回エリアISAが設定される。旋回エリアISAは、交差点ISに設定され、無人車両2が旋回するエリアである。また、走行コースデータに基づいて、走行路HL及び交差点ISに複数のコース点CPが設定される。
図7は、本実施形態に係る管理方法の一例を示すフローチャートである。位置データ取得部31は、無人車両2の位置データを取得する。走行コースデータ取得部32は、走行コースデータを取得する(ステップS1)。
図8は、本実施形態に係るコンピュータシステム1000の一例を示すブロック図である。上述の管理装置3、制御装置30、及び制御装置40のそれぞれは、コンピュータシステム1000を含む。コンピュータシステム1000は、CPU(Central Processing Unit)のようなプロセッサ1001と、ROM(Read Only Memory)のような不揮発性メモリ及びRAM(Random Access Memory)のような揮発性メモリを含むメインメモリ1002と、ストレージ1003と、入出力回路を含むインターフェース1004とを有する。上述の管理装置3、制御装置30、及び制御装置40のそれぞれの機能は、プログラムとしてストレージ1003に記憶されている。プロセッサ1001は、プログラムをストレージ1003から読み出してメインメモリ1002に展開し、プログラムに従って上述の処理を実行する。なお、プログラムは、ネットワークを介してコンピュータシステム1000に配信されてもよい。
以上説明したように、本実施形態によれば、走行コースデータに基づいて、無人車両2の方向指示器50を通常作動させるか又は非通常作動させるかが判定される。通常作動は、左折点灯又は右折点灯を含み、非通常作動はハザード点灯を含む。走行コースデータに基づいて、無人車両2の方向指示器50が通常作動又は非通常作動することにより、有人車両9の運転者は混乱することなく注意しながら運転することができる。したがって、有人車両9の運転者に無人車両2の進行方向を把握させることができる。
上述の実施形態において、ウインカー制御部35から第2指令が出力されることにより、方向指示器50がハザード点灯することとした。有人車両9の運転者が通常作動と区別できる作動状態であれば、ハザード点灯でなくてもよい。非常作動は、例えば左ウインカーランプ50Lと右ウインカーランプ50Rとが交互に点灯することを含んでもよい。
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- 無人車両が走行する作業現場の交差点のタイプを示すコースタイプデータを含む前記無人車両の走行コースデータを取得する走行コースデータ取得部と、
前記コースタイプデータに基づいて、前記無人車両の方向指示器を通常作動又は非通常作動させるかを判定するウインカー制御部と、を備える、
作業現場の管理システム。 - 前記ウインカー制御部は、前記コースタイプデータが第1コースタイプのときに前記無人車両の方向指示器を通常作動させる第1指令を出力し、前記コースタイプデータが第2コースタイプのときに前記第1指令とは異なる第2指令を前記無人車両に出力する、
請求項1に記載の作業現場の管理システム。 - 前記コースタイプデータは、交差点における右折又は左折の進行方向が明らかである第1コースタイプと、実際の無人車両の進行方向と前記方向指示器が示す前記無人車両の進行方向とが乖離する第2コースタイプとを含む、
請求項2に記載の作業現場の管理システム。 - 前記第2コースタイプは、前記交差点において、障害物を回避する動作を含む、
請求項3に記載の作業現場の管理システム。 - 無人車両が走行する作業現場の交差点のタイプを示すコースタイプデータを含む前記無人車両の走行コースデータを取得することと、
前記コースタイプデータに基づいて、前記無人車両の方向指示器を通常作動又は非通常作動させるかを判定することと、を含む、
作業現場の管理方法。
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