WO2021201183A1

WO2021201183A1 - Detection unit, container, and detection device

Info

Publication number: WO2021201183A1
Application number: PCT/JP2021/014066
Authority: WO
Inventors: 秀徳松井; 喜一郎佐藤; 昭一丹埜; 直宏田中
Original assignee: ダイキン工業株式会社
Priority date: 2020-03-31
Filing date: 2021-03-31
Publication date: 2021-10-07
Also published as: JP2021162598A; JP2022180385A

Abstract

[Problem] To enable detection of the quality of a gas in a target space at lower costs in comparison with a case where detection units for detecting the quality of a gas are provided for respective collecting members. [Solution] This detection unit comprises a plurality of collecting members which are provided at a plurality of detection spots in a target space and collect a gas, and detection means which are provided so as to be fewer than the plurality of collecting members and detect the quality of the gas collected by the collecting members. The detection unit further comprises a switching means wherein, when a part of the collecting members from among the plurality of collecting members supply the gas to the detection means, the switching means switches the part of the collecting members to another part of the collecting members for supplying the gas to the detection means.

Description

Detection unit, storage container, detection device

This disclosure relates to a detection unit, a storage container, and a detection device.

Patent Document 1 discloses a freight transport system, which includes a container for storing fresh goods and a control assembly for controlling environmental parameters.
Further, Patent Document 2 includes a receptor that detects an external stimulus, and a cell that releases a biomolecule when the receptor is stimulated and a cell that reacts with the biomolecule to provide an oxidizing agent or a reducing agent. A detection system comprising an enzyme to be produced and a mediator that is oxidized or reduced by the produced oxidizing agent or reducing agent and that changes the potential of an acting electrode connected to the mediator is disclosed.

Special Table 2019-518683 WO2017-2127030

When detecting the quality of gas in the target space, for example, a plurality of collecting members for collecting gas are installed in this target space. Further, a detection unit for detecting the quality of the gas collected by the plurality of collecting members is installed.
By the way, if a detection unit is provided for each collection member, the number of detection units increases according to the number of collection members. In this case, the cost required to detect the quality of the gas increases.
An object of the present disclosure is to enable detection of gas quality in a target space at a lower cost than in the case where a detection unit for detecting gas quality is provided for each collecting member.

In addition, the detection means that detects the detection target using biological elements is easily affected by external factors such as heat and temperature, and if the detection means is installed and used as it is, the detection target will not be detected. Or, the function of the detection means may be deteriorated.
An object of the present disclosure is to make the function of a detection means for detecting a detection target by utilizing a biological element more exerted.

The detection units of the present disclosure are provided at a plurality of detection points in the target space, and are installed at a plurality of collecting members for collecting gas and less than the plurality of collecting members, and the quality of the gas collected by the collecting members can be determined. It is a detection unit including a detection means for detecting.
In this detection unit, the gas quality in the target space can be detected at a lower cost than in the case where the detection unit for detecting the gas quality is provided for each collecting member.

Here, the collecting member can be characterized in that its position can be adjusted and / or its length can be adjusted. In this case, the place where the gas is collected can be changed at the place where the collecting member is installed.
Further, the gas collected by the plurality of collecting members may be merged and supplied to the detection means. In this case, as compared with the case where the gas collected by each of the plurality of collecting members is individually supplied to the detection means, the number of pipelines for supplying the gas to the detection means can be reduced, and the configuration can be simplified. ..
In addition, some of the collecting members of the plurality of collecting members supply gas to the detecting means, and the part of the collecting members to which the gas is supplied to the detecting means is used as another collecting member. It can be characterized by further providing a switching means for switching. In this case, gas can be supplied to the detection means from another collecting member different from one collecting member.
Further, the temperature adjusting means for adjusting the temperature of the gas collected by the collecting member is further provided, and the gas after the temperature is adjusted by the temperature adjusting means is supplied to the detecting means. can. In this case, the function of the detection means is deteriorated and the detection by the detection means is not performed as compared with the case where the temperature of the gas collected by the collection member is not adjusted and the gas is supplied to the detection means. Can be suppressed.
Further, it may be further provided with a screen generation means for generating a screen in which information about the quality of the gas is displayed based on the quality of the gas detected by the detection means at each of the detection points. .. In this case, it becomes easier for the user to grasp the status of the gas quality at each of the detection points.
Further, the temperature adjusting means for adjusting the temperature of the detecting means may be further provided. In this case, as compared with the case where the temperature of the detecting means is not adjusted, it is possible to prevent the function of the detecting means from being deteriorated and the detection by the detecting means from being stopped.
Further, the detection means can be characterized in that the quality of the gas collected by the collecting member is detected by using a biological element. In this case, the quality of the gas can be detected with higher sensitivity and higher responsiveness than the electronic device.

Further, the storage container of the present disclosure is connected to a detection means for detecting the quality of gas, or is provided in a storage space for accommodating the detection means and accommodating an object, and a plurality of detection points in the accommodation space. It is a storage container including a plurality of collecting members for collecting gas supplied to the detecting means, and a plurality of collecting members installed more than the detecting means.
In this storage container, the gas quality of the target space can be detected at a lower cost than in the case where the detection unit for detecting the gas quality is provided for each collecting member.

Here, the gas collected by the collecting member may move to the outside of the accommodation space, and the gas may be supplied to the detection means provided outside. In this case, a detection means for detecting the quality of the gas is provided inside the storage container, and the object is stored inside the storage space as compared with the case where the quality of the gas is detected inside the storage container. It becomes easier to secure space.
Further, the storage container may be provided with an opening for moving the gas collected by the collection member to the outside of the storage container. In this case, it is possible to detect the gas quality outside the storage container, and the object is stored inside the storage space as compared with the case where the gas quality is detected inside the storage container. It will be easier to secure a space for this.
Further, the collecting member has a suction port for sucking the gas in the storage container, and the suction port can be changed in position. In this case, the place where the gas is collected can be changed at the place where the collecting member is installed.
Further, the collecting member can be characterized in that it is made of a flexible tubular member. In this case, the place where the gas is collected can be changed at the place where the collecting member is installed.

Further, the detection device of the present disclosure includes a detection means for detecting a detection target by using a biological element and a protection means for protecting the detection means from deterioration due to an external factor. Is.
In this detection device, the function of the detection means for detecting the detection target by using the biological element is more exhibited.

Further, a plurality of the detection means may be provided, and the protection means may be characterized in that a part of the detection means is used to detect the detection target to protect the other detection means. .. In this case, the function of the other detection means can be maintained for a longer period of time as compared with the case where the other detection means is not protected.
Further, when the part of the detection means is used for detecting the detection target, the other detection means may be accommodated in a closed space. In this case, the function of the other detecting means can be maintained for a longer period of time as compared with the case where the other detecting means is not housed in the enclosed space.

Further, a monitoring means for monitoring the state of the detection means is further provided, and when the detection means is in a specific state, the monitoring means outputs information indicating that the detection means has an abnormality and / or , It is possible to output information to the effect that the detection means needs to be replaced. In this case, it is possible to grasp that a problem has occurred in the detection means, notify the user that there is an abnormality in the detection means, and notify that the detection means needs to be replaced. It becomes.
Further, a monitoring means for monitoring the state of the detection means is further provided, a plurality of the detection means are provided, and the monitoring means is in a specific state by comparing the outputs from each of the plurality of detection means. It can be characterized by detecting the detecting means. In this case, the output from each of the plurality of detection means can be used to detect the detection means in a specific state.
Further, a monitoring means for monitoring the state of the detection means is further provided, and the monitoring means acquires the detection result of the detection means when a gas or liquid whose components have been adjusted is supplied to the detection means. Based on the acquired detection result, the state of the detection means can be grasped. In this case, the state of the detecting means can be grasped more accurately than the case of grasping the state of the detecting means based on the detection result when the gas or liquid whose component is not adjusted is supplied to the detecting means.

From another point of view, the detection device of the present disclosure is a detection device including a detection means for detecting a detection target by using a biological element and a function improvement means for improving the detection function of the detection means. be.
In this detection device, the function of the detection means for detecting the detection target by using the biological element is more exhibited.

It is a figure which showed an example of a container. It is a figure explaining the structure of the detection part. It is a figure which showed the hardware structure of an information processing apparatus. It is a functional block diagram which showed the function which an information processing apparatus has. It is a figure which showed the container which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which showed an example of the screen generated by the screen generation part. It is a flowchart which showed the flow of the said process which generates a screen after setting a threshold value according to contents. It is a figure which showed the registration table stored in the storage device. It is a figure which showed the threshold value table stored in the storage device. It is a figure which showed the container which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which showed the other structural example of the collecting member. It is a figure which showed the other structural example of the detection part. It is a figure which showed an example of a container. It is a figure which showed the hardware structure of an information processing apparatus. It is a functional block diagram which showed the function which an information processing apparatus has. It is a figure which showed the structure of the supplied part. The detection unit shows a configuration example installed inside the container. It is a figure which showed the other structural example of the supplied part. It is a figure which showed the other structural example of the detection part.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a container 10 according to the present embodiment.
This container 10, which is an example of a storage container, is a container 10 used for transporting goods. The container 10 is transported to a transportation destination in a state of being mounted on a transportation device such as a ship, an aircraft, or a vehicle.

In the present embodiment, a detection unit 20 for detecting the quality of the gas in the container 10 is provided.
The detection unit 20 includes a plurality of collecting members 30 for collecting gas and a detection unit 40 for detecting the quality of gas as main components. The "gas" includes air, but the detection unit 20 of the present embodiment can also detect the quality of a gas composed of a specific component other than air.
Further, in the present embodiment, an information processing device 100 is provided that processes the detection result obtained by the detection unit 40 and controls the detection unit 20 and the like.
Further, in the present embodiment, the air conditioner 200 is provided to set the temperature inside the container 10 to a predetermined temperature. In the present embodiment, the air conditioner 200 supplies cooled air to the inside of the container 10, and the inside of the container 10 is refrigerated. The air conditioner 200 can also be heated, and when the temperature of the outside air is low, the heated air is supplied to the inside of the container 10.

The plurality of collecting members 30 are used to collect the gas in the container 10. The collecting member 30 is installed at each of a plurality of different locations. More specifically, the plurality of collecting members 30 are arranged so that the positions of the containers 10 in the longitudinal direction are different from each other.
The plurality of collecting members 30 may be arranged in a state where the positions of the container 10 in the lateral direction are shifted. Further, the plurality of collecting members 30 may be arranged in a state where the positions in the height direction are shifted.

In the present embodiment, the space inside the container 10 is a target space for detecting the quality of gas.
A collecting member 30 is installed at each of the plurality of locations in this space, and the gas at each of the plurality of locations is collected (collected) by the collecting member 30.
Further, the container 10 is provided with a partition portion 11 for partitioning the inside of the container 10 and the outside of the container 10. The plurality of collecting members 30 are supported by the compartment 11.

As the partition portion 11, a ceiling portion 11A, a side wall portion 11B, and a bottom portion 11C are provided, and in the present embodiment, the collecting member 30 is supported by the ceiling portion 11A and the side wall portion 11B.
Further, in the present embodiment, an object (not shown) transported by the container 10 is housed in the container 10.
Hereinafter, in the present specification, the thing contained in the container 10 is referred to as a "contained item".

Each of the collecting members 30 is made of a resin material. Further, each of the collecting members 30 is composed of a flexible tubular member. Thereby, in the present embodiment, the position of the collecting member 30 can be adjusted.
More specifically, each of the collecting members 30 has a suction port 31A for sucking gas at its tip portion 31, and in the present embodiment, by deforming the collecting member 30, the suction port 31A of the suction port 31A is formed. You can change the position.

In other words, the collecting member 30 is supported by the container 10 and has a free end at an end opposite to the side supported by the container 10. In the present embodiment, the position of the end portion located on the free end side can be adjusted.
Further, each of the collecting members 30 is provided in a wound form, and the length of the collecting member 30 can be changed by unwinding the collecting member 30 and by winding the collecting member 30. Can be done.
Further, the collecting member 30 hangs down, and the gas collecting position moves in the vertical direction by unwinding the collecting member 30 and by winding the collecting member 30.

As described above, the detection unit 20 is provided with a detection unit 40 that detects the quality of the gas collected by the collection member 30.
In the present embodiment, the detection unit 40 is not provided corresponding to each of the plurality of collection members 30, and the number of the detection units 40 installed is smaller than the number of the plurality of collection members 30 installed. In other words, in the present embodiment, a plurality of collecting members 30 are installed more than the detection unit 40. In other words, in the present embodiment, the detection unit 40 is shared.
Here, "the number of detection units 40 installed is smaller than the number of installation of a plurality of collection members 30" means that the detection units 40 are shared and common detection is performed for two or more collection members 30. It can be said that the portion 40 is provided.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the detection unit 40.
The detection unit 40 as an example of the detection means detects the quality of the gas collected by the collection member 30 by using a biological element. Here, "using a biological element" refers to using a product collected from an organism, and is not limited to a mode in which the product collected from the organism is used as it is, but a mode in which a processed product collected from the organism is used. It also includes an embodiment in which a culture of a substance collected from an organism is used.
The detection unit 40 is provided with a cell support unit 41 that supports insect olfactory receptor protein-expressing cells (hereinafter, referred to as “receptor-expressing cells”).

The cell support portion 41 is provided with a cell container 42 in which the receptor-expressing cells are housed and a substrate 43 that supports the cell container 42. Here, the substrate 43 is made of a transparent material such as glass.
Further, the detection unit 40 is provided with a sensor 44 that detects the light emitted by the receptor-expressing cells and outputs a signal. In the present embodiment, the signal from the sensor 44 is output to the information processing device 100 (see FIG. 1).

Receptor-expressing cells can be produced by general genetic engineering techniques.
Specifically, an insect culture cell contains a gene encoding an olfactory receptor protein of an insect for a specific odorant and a gene encoding a fluorescent protein for confirming that the odorant binds to this olfactory receptor protein. Incorporate into the expression vector.
Then, a receptor-expressing cell is produced by transfecting the host cell with this vector for expressing insect cultured cells.

Examples of insects include Drosophila melanogaster, Anopheles mosquito, and Spirogyra, and more than 100 types of olfactory receptor proteins have been identified from these insects.
Olfactory receptor proteins include, for example, phenethyl alcohol, methylbenzoate, ethylbenzoate, benzyl alcohol, methylsalicylate, benzaldehyde, pentanal, hexanal, E2-hexanal, 2-heptanone, 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one, It has high response characteristics to odorants such as 2-methylphenol.

When a specific substance of interest, such as an odorant, binds to a receptor, an influx of ions occurs into the receptor-expressing cell, and the receptor-expressing cell to which the specific substance binds emits light.
The configuration of the detection unit 40 is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG. 2, and the detection unit 40 may be realized by a known configuration.

The gas from the container 10 (see FIG. 1) is supplied to the upstream flow path 45 provided in the cell support portion 41. Then, the gas is supplied to the cell container 42 through the upstream flow path 45. After that, this gas passes through the downstream flow path 46 and heads for the exhaust container 47. Then, this gas is released into the atmosphere in the exhaust container 47.
In this embodiment, the case where the gas from the container 10 is directly supplied to the cell container 42 will be described. By the way, not limited to this, the gas from the container 10 is supplied to the liquid so that the components contained in the gas are contained in the liquid, and this liquid containing the components contained in the gas is used in the cell container 42. May be supplied to.

Further, the detection unit 40 is provided with a supply mechanism 48 for supplying a culture solution for culturing receptor-expressing cells to the cell container 42.
The culture solution is composed of a normal medium containing a carbon source, a nitrogen source, a metal salt, a mineral, a vitamin, and the like, and is supplied to the cell container 42 at predetermined timings. In addition, in the present embodiment, the culture medium also contains receptor-expressing cells.

The sensor 44 is arranged, for example, on the back surface side of the cell support portion 41. Specifically, the sensor 44 is provided on the side opposite to the cell container 42, sandwiching the substrate 43.
The sensor 44 is composed of, for example, a CCD type image sensor or a CMOS type image sensor. Photoelectric conversion elements are arranged in a two-dimensional array on the sensor 44.

In the present embodiment, the sensor 44 obtains an image of the cell container 42. This image obtained by the sensor 44 is transmitted to the information processing device 100 (see FIG. 1). The information processing apparatus 100 analyzes this image to determine whether the gas from the container 10 contains a predetermined specific substance.
More specifically, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, the information processing apparatus 100 is provided with an image analysis unit 202 (see FIG. 4). The image analysis unit 202 analyzes the image obtained by the sensor 44 and determines whether the gas from the container 10 contains a predetermined specific substance.

The image analysis unit 202 grasps, for example, the average brightness value of the image obtained by the sensor 44. Here, the average luminance value is a value obtained by dividing the sum of the luminance values of each pixel by the total number of pixels. Then, the image analysis unit 202 determines that the detection unit 40 has detected a specific substance when the average brightness value exceeds a predetermined threshold value. Then, the image analysis unit 202 outputs information indicating that a specific substance has been detected.
In this case, in the present embodiment, information indicating that a specific substance has been detected, information indicating that the state of the contained substance has deteriorated, and the like are displayed on a display device or the like provided in the information processing device 100. ..

Here, the contained material includes, for example, fresh products such as fruits, vegetables, and meat.
The detection unit 20 of the present embodiment can detect, for example, the odor generated by mold bacteria and the like generated in the fresh product when the fresh product is stored in the container 10 as an container. Further, the detection unit 20 of the present embodiment can detect ethylene gas or the like emitted from the perishable product according to the freshness and maturity of the perishable product. Further, the detection unit 20 of the present embodiment can detect the rotting odor emitted by the perishable product when the perishable product is rotten.

Here, in the configuration example shown in FIG. 2, there was one cell container 42, but a plurality of cell containers 42 are prepared, and each cell container 42 contains receptor-expressing cells of different types. May be accommodated. In this case, it is possible to detect a plurality of types of substances.
Further, in the above description, the detection unit 40 using a biological element has been described as an example, but the detection unit 40 may be configured by using an electronic device.

As shown in FIG. 1, the detection unit 40 is installed outside the container 10. In other words, the detection unit 40 is installed outside the target space for detecting the quality of the gas.
When the detection unit 40 is installed outside the container 10, the gas collected by the collecting member 30 moves to the outside of the container 10 and is supplied to the detection unit 40 provided outside the container 10.
In other words, the gas collected by the collecting member 30 moves to the outside of the accommodating space 800 accommodating the contained object, and is supplied to the detection unit 40 provided outside the accommodating space 800.

In a configuration in which the detection unit 40 is installed outside the container 10, the detection unit 40 can be shared.
More specifically, in a configuration in which the detection unit 40 is installed outside the container 10, the detection unit 40 can be installed on the transportation equipment side such as a ship, an aircraft, or a vehicle, and the detection unit 40 can be shared.
More specifically, if the detection unit 40 is installed on the transportation equipment side, even if the container 10 installed in the transportation equipment is replaced with another container 10, the quality of the gas in the other container 10 can be detected. , This detection unit 40 can be used.
In other words, if the detection unit 40 is installed outside the container 10, the gas quality in each of the plurality of containers 10 can be detected without providing the detection unit 40 for each container 10.

The detection unit 40 may be installed inside the container 10.
The temperature and humidity inside the container 10 are maintained by the air conditioner 200. More specifically, in the present embodiment, the inside of the container 10 is kept in a refrigerated environment by the air conditioner 200. If the detection unit 40 is installed inside the container 10, it becomes easy to maintain the performance of the detection unit 40.
In particular, when the detection unit 40 detects using a biological element as in the present embodiment, if the detection unit 40 is installed in an environment where the temperature and humidity are maintained, the performance of the detection unit 40 is improved. It will be easier to maintain.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a common pipeline 50 (hereinafter, referred to as “common pipeline 50”) into which the gas collected by each of the collecting members 30 flows is provided.
The gas collected by each of the plurality of collecting members 30 flows into the common pipeline 50 and merges, and the gas is supplied to the detection unit 40 through the common pipeline 50.
Further, in the present embodiment, a compressor or a pump (not shown) for sending the gas collected by the collecting member 30 to the detection unit 40 is provided.

The container 10 is provided with an opening 12 for sending the gas collected by the collecting member 30 to the outside of the container 10. In other words, the container 10 is provided with an opening 12 for connecting the inside and the outside of the container 10.
The common pipeline 50 is provided from the inside to the outside of the container 10 through the opening 12.
In the present embodiment, the gas collected by the collecting member 30 is supplied to the detection unit 40 through the opening 12. In other words, in the present embodiment, the internal space of the container 10 is connected to the detection unit 40 via the collection member 30 and the common pipeline 50.

Further, in the present embodiment, a temperature adjusting unit 70 for adjusting the temperature of the gas collected by the collecting member 30 is provided. Further, a plurality of connecting portions 55 for connecting the collecting member 30 and the common pipeline 50 are provided.
In the present embodiment, the temperature adjusting unit 70 is provided on the downstream side of the connecting unit 55 located on the most downstream side and on the upstream side of the detecting unit 40 in the moving direction of the gas toward the detecting unit 40.

The temperature adjusting unit 70 has a heating unit and a cooling unit, and after heating and cooling the gas that has passed through the common pipeline 50, this gas is flowed to the downstream side. As a result, the gas after the temperature is adjusted is supplied to the detection unit 40.
The detection unit 40 detects the quality of the gas using biological elements. If the temperature of the gas supplied to the detection unit 40 is too high or too low, the detection performance by the detection unit 40 may deteriorate or the detection itself may not be possible.
When the gas after the temperature is adjusted is supplied to the detection unit 40, such a problem is less likely to occur.

Although the detection unit 40 using biological elements has been described here, the detection unit 40 may be configured by an electronic device as described above.
Even when the detection unit 40 is composed of an electronic device, if the gas after the temperature is adjusted is supplied to the detection unit 40 as in the present embodiment, the detection unit 40 may fail. It is less likely to occur.
In the present embodiment, the temperature adjusting unit 70 is provided outside the container 10, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the temperature adjusting unit 70 may be provided inside the container 10.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration of the information processing device 100.
The information processing device 100 is provided with a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 102, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 103 as an example of a processor. Further, the information processing device 100 is provided with a storage device 105 which is composed of a hard disk device or the like and stores information. Further, the information processing device 100 is provided with a communication device 104 (communication I / F) for communicating with the outside.
In addition, the information processing device 100 is provided with an input device used for inputting information such as a keyboard and a mouse, and a display device such as a liquid crystal display.

The ROM 102 and the storage device 105 store a program executed by the CPU 101. The CPU 101 reads a program stored in the ROM 102 or the storage device 105, and executes the program using the RAM 103 as a work area.
By executing the program stored in the ROM 102 or the storage device 105 by the CPU 101, each functional unit described later is realized.

Here, the program executed by the CPU 101 is stored in a computer-readable recording medium such as a magnetic recording medium (magnetic tape, magnetic disk, etc.), an optical recording medium (optical disk, etc.), an optical magnetic recording medium, or a semiconductor memory. In the state, it can be provided to the information processing apparatus 100. Further, the program executed by the CPU 101 may be provided to the information processing apparatus 100 by using a communication means such as the Internet.

FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing the functions of the information processing device 100. Note that FIG. 4 shows a functional unit related to detection of gas quality.
The information processing device 100 of the present embodiment includes a control unit 201, an image analysis unit 202, a screen generation unit 203, an inclusion grasping unit 204, and a threshold value setting unit 205. These functional units are realized by the CPU 101 executing a program stored in the ROM 102 or the storage device 105.

The control unit 201 controls various control targets provided in the container 10, the detection unit 20, and the like.
As described above, the image analysis unit 202 analyzes the image obtained by the sensor 44. The image analysis unit 202 determines that the detection unit 40 has detected a specific substance when the image is in a specific state, such as when the average luminance value of the image obtained by the sensor 44 exceeds the threshold value. Then, in this case, the image analysis unit 202 outputs information indicating that a specific substance has been detected.

The screen generation unit 203 as an example of the screen generation means generates a screen (described later) in which information about the quality of the gas in the container 10 is displayed. Specifically, the screen generation unit 203 generates a screen in which information about the quality of the gas in the container 10 is displayed based on the detection result by the detection unit 40. More specifically, the screen generation unit 203 generates a screen in which information about the quality of the gas in the container 10 is displayed based on the analysis result by the image analysis unit 202.
The containment grasping unit 204 acquires information about the contents contained in the container 10.
The threshold value setting unit 205 sets a threshold value used for comparison with the detection result by the detection unit 40.
The details of the processing realized by these functional units will be described later.

In the present embodiment, the case where the information processing apparatus 100 performs the processing related to the detection of the quality of the gas will be described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the processing related to the detection of the quality of the gas may be performed by the CPU provided in the air conditioner 200. In this case, theft of the information processing device 100 can be suppressed. In other words, theft of a device provided separately from the container 10 can be suppressed.
Further, in order to prevent the detection unit 40 from being stolen, a mechanism may be further provided to stop the function of the detection unit 40 when the detection unit 40 is removed. This mechanism causes, for example, a liquid that kills receptor-expressing cells to flow into the detection unit 40 when the detection unit 40 is removed.

[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a container 10 and the like according to the second embodiment. In FIG. 5, the parts having the same functions as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals as those described above.
In this embodiment, each of the connecting portions 55 between the collecting member 30 and the common pipeline 50 is provided with a valve 700 that connects the collecting member 30 and the common pipeline 50 and cuts off the connection.

The valve 700 is composed of, for example, a solenoid valve. Each of the valves 700 is controlled by a control unit 201 (see FIG. 4), and each of the connection units 55 opens and closes the valve.
The valve 700 is not limited to the connection portion 55 between the collection member 30 and the common pipeline 50, and may be installed in each of the collection members 30, for example.

In this embodiment, the control unit 201 opens, for example, only one valve 700 among the plurality of valves 700 provided. Further, the control unit 201 sequentially switches the valves 700 to be opened.
As a result, in the present embodiment, gas is sequentially supplied to the detection unit 40 from a part of the collection members 30 among the plurality of collection members 30.

In this case, the detection unit 40 sequentially detects the quality of the gas at each of the installation locations of the collecting member 30.
In other words, the installation location of the collecting member 30 can be regarded as a detection location for detecting the gas quality, and the detection unit 40 detects the gas quality at each detection location in order.

Further, in this second embodiment, the image analysis unit 202 (see FIG. 4) analyzes the image obtained by the sensor 44 at each detection location, and the detection unit 40 analyzes a specific substance at each detection location. Is detected or not.
Then, when the image analysis unit 202 determines that the detection unit 40 has detected a specific substance, the information indicating that the specific substance has been detected and the information about the detection location where the specific substance has been detected Is output.

Further, in the second embodiment, the screen generation unit 203 (see FIG. 4) of the information processing apparatus 100 generates a screen in which information about the quality of the gas at each of the detection points is displayed.
In this second embodiment, as described above, the detection unit 40 detects the quality of the gas at each of the detection points.
Then, the screen generation unit 203 generates a screen in which information about the quality of the gas at each of the detection points is displayed based on the detected quality (based on the detection result for each detection point).
More specifically, the screen generation unit 203 generates a screen in which information about the quality of gas at each of the detection points is displayed based on the analysis result of each detection point by the image analysis unit 202.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a screen generated by the screen generation unit 203. Note that FIG. 6 shows a state when the container 10 is viewed from above.
In the present embodiment, as described above, the collecting members 30 are arranged so that the positions of the containers 10 in the longitudinal direction are different from each other. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the quality of the gas is detected at each of the plurality of detection points where the positions of the container 10 in the longitudinal direction are different from each other.

The screen generation unit 203 generates a screen based on the detection results at each of the detection points.
More specifically, the screen generation unit 203 generates a screen in which information about the quality of gas at each of the detection points is displayed based on the analysis result of each detection point performed by the image analysis unit 202.

On this screen, the detection points where the average luminance value of the image obtained by the sensor 44 exceeds a predetermined threshold value are shown. In other words, on this screen, the detection location determined by the image analysis unit 202 that the detection unit 40 has detected a specific substance is shown.
More specifically, on this screen, the detection points where the average luminance value exceeds a predetermined threshold value are colored, and the detection points where the specific substance is detected are shown.

More specifically, in this example, the screen generation unit 203 attaches a red image to the detection location determined by the image analysis unit 202 that a specific substance has been detected.
In other words, the screen generation unit 203 attaches a red image to the installation location of the collection member 30 that collects the gas containing a specific substance.

As a result, the user can grasp that, for example, the state of the contents has deteriorated in a part of the container 10 by referring to this screen.
When the contained product is a perishable product, if the product product is spoiled or the like, the detection unit 40 detects a specific substance accordingly. When the location where a specific substance is detected is specified and displayed as in the present embodiment, the user can grasp that the state of the contained substance has deteriorated.
Further, as in the present embodiment, when the location where a specific substance is detected is specified and displayed, the user can grasp the accommodation location of the contained object whose state has deteriorated.

The screen generated by the screen generation unit 203 is displayed on, for example, a display device provided in the information processing device 100 (see FIG. 1).
Further, not limited to this, the generated information about this screen is transmitted to a device such as a PC (Personal Computer) or a smartphone owned by the user so that the generated screen is displayed on this device. You may.

In addition, the contents accommodated in the detection location may be grasped for each detection location, and the above threshold value may be set for each detection location according to the inclusions.
In other words, a threshold value used for comparison with the average luminance value of the image obtained by the sensor 44 may be set for each detection location according to the contained object. In other words, a threshold value used for determining whether or not a specific substance has been detected by the detection unit 40 may be set for each detection location according to the contained matter.

In this way, when the threshold value is set for each detection location, the detection result (average brightness value) obtained for each detection location is compared with the threshold value set for each detection location.
Then, when there is a detection point where the average brightness value exceeds the threshold value, the image analysis unit 202 outputs information indicating that a specific substance is detected at this detection point.

Further, when there is a detection portion where the average brightness value exceeds the threshold value, the screen generation unit 203 attaches a colored image to the detection portion in the same manner as described above, and then displays the above screen. Generate.
As a result, in this case as well, it is possible to grasp that the state of the contained object has deteriorated, and it is also possible to grasp the storage location of the contained item whose state has deteriorated.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the flow of the above processing for generating a screen after setting a threshold value according to the contents.
When generating a screen after setting a threshold value according to the contents, first, the contents grasping unit 204 (see FIG. 4) grasps the contents accommodated in the detection points for each of a plurality of detection points. (Step S101).
More specifically, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, a plurality of detection points K1 to 8th detection points K8 are provided, and the contained object grasping unit 204 has a plurality of detection points. For each detection location, the contents contained in the detection location are grasped.

More specifically, when this process is performed, for example, the user is asked to input information about the contained material contained in each detection location via an input device provided in the information processing device 100. To do so. Then, the contained object grasping unit 204 grasps the contained object for each detection location based on this input information.
In addition, a camera may be installed in the container 10, and the contained object grasping unit 204 may grasp the contained object at each detection location by analyzing the image obtained by the camera.

Then, the contained object grasping unit 204 registers the information about the contained object grasped for each detection location in the registration table shown in FIG. 8 (a diagram showing the registration table stored in the storage device 105) (step S102). ).
Specifically, the content grasping unit 204 registers information about the content in the column indicated by reference numeral 8A in the registration table.
FIG. 8 shows a registration table registered in the storage device 105 (see FIG. 3), and the contained object grasping unit 204 sets the detection location at a location corresponding to each of the detection locations in the registration table. Register information about the contained containment.

Next, the threshold value setting unit 205 (see FIG. 4) sets the threshold value for each detection location (step S103).
More specifically, the threshold value setting unit 205 sets a threshold value used for comparison with the above-mentioned average luminance value (detection result) obtained for each detection location for each detection location.
More specifically, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9 (a diagram showing a threshold table stored in the storage device 105), the storage device 105 describes the correspondence between the type of the contained object and the threshold value. The threshold table is registered.

The threshold value setting unit 205 acquires a threshold value corresponding to the inclusions for each inclusion with reference to this threshold table, and sets the acquired threshold value as a threshold value to be used for comparison with the average brightness value.
Then, the threshold value setting unit 205 registers the set threshold value in the registration table (step S104).

Specifically, the threshold value setting unit 205 registers the set threshold value in the column indicated by reference numeral 8B in the registration table (see FIG. 8). More specifically, the threshold value setting unit 205 registers the set threshold value at a location corresponding to the contained object for which the threshold value is set.
The threshold value may be input by the user, and the threshold value setting unit 205 may register the threshold value input by the user in the registration table.

Next, the image analysis unit 202 analyzes the image obtained by the sensor 44 for each detection location, and the average luminance value (detection result) obtained for each detection location and the threshold value (registration table) set for each detection location. (Threshold value registered in) is compared (step S105).
Then, when there is a detection point exceeding the threshold value, the image analysis unit 202 identifies and outputs the detection point (detection point exceeding the threshold value) (step S106).

Next, the screen generation unit 203 (see FIG. 4) generates a screen based on the output from the image analysis unit 202 (step S107).
When a detection location exceeding the threshold value is specified in step S106, the screen generation unit 203 attaches a colored image to the identified detection location and generates the above screen.

The degree of progress of deterioration of the condition varies depending on the type of inclusion.
In this case, if the threshold value is a fixed value, it is determined that the state has deteriorated even though the state has not deteriorated, or the state has not deteriorated even though the state has deteriorated. It will be judged.
If the threshold value is set according to the type of the contained object as in the present embodiment, such a problem is less likely to occur.

In the above, the colored image is displayed to display the storage location of the contained object whose condition has deteriorated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the detection result itself by the detection unit 40 is displayed in association with each of the detection locations. It may be displayed.
More specifically, for example, a specific numerical value indicating the detection result (a specific numerical value such as an average luminance value) or character information indicating the detection result may be displayed in association with each of the detection points. ..

Further, on the screen generated by the screen generation unit 203, in addition to the colored image and the detection result, for example, information about the contained matter contained in the detection location is displayed in association with each of the detection locations. You may.
Specifically, the information about the contained object acquired in step S101 may be displayed in association with each of the detection points.

[Third Embodiment]
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a container 10 according to a third embodiment. In FIG. 10, the parts having the same functions as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals as those described above.
In the third embodiment, a switching mechanism 63 for switching the collecting member 30 is provided.
As an example of the switching means, the switching mechanism 63 switches a part of the collecting member 30 that collects the gas supplied to the detection unit 40 to another part of the collecting member 30.

Also in this third embodiment, by providing the switching mechanism 63, gas is supplied from a part of the collecting members 30 to the detection unit 40 as in the second embodiment described above.
Further, also in this third embodiment, as in the second embodiment, a part of the collecting member 30 that collects the gas supplied to the detection unit 40 by the switching mechanism 63 is a part of the other collecting member. It can be switched to 30.
As a result, even in this third embodiment, the gas quality can be detected at each detection location.

In this third embodiment, the common pipeline 50 is not provided, and a plurality of connection pipelines 61 for connecting the collection member 30 and the detection unit 40 are provided for each collection member 30.
Further, in this embodiment, as described above, the switching mechanism 63 is provided, and the switching mechanism 63 relates to the detection unit side pipeline 62, which is the pipeline connected to the detection unit 40, as described above. Some of the connecting pipelines 61 included in the plurality of connecting pipelines 61 are connected.

Specifically, the switching mechanism 63 is provided with a tubular member 63A, and the tubular member 63A connects a part of the connection pipeline 61 and the detection unit side pipeline 62.
In the switching mechanism 63, the tubular member 63A moves in response to an instruction from the control unit 201 (see FIG. 4), and the tubular member 63A is connected to one connecting line 61 to another connecting line 61. Move to the position connected to. As a result, the connection line 61 connected to the detection unit side line 62 is switched.
This makes it possible to detect the quality of the gas at each of the detection points.

Since the gas quality can be detected at each of the detection points in this embodiment as well, it is possible to generate a screen in which information about the gas quality is displayed for each detection point in the same manner as described above.
Further, also in this embodiment, similarly to the above, information about the contained object may be acquired for each detection location, and a threshold value used for comparison with the detection result may be set for each detection location.
Further, similarly to the above, the information about the contained object may be displayed for each detection location on the screen generated by the screen generation unit 203.

[Other configuration examples]
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing another configuration example of the collecting member 30.
In this configuration example, the length of the collecting member 30 can be adjusted. Specifically, in this configuration example, the collecting member 30 has a bellows shape, and the collecting member 30 can be expanded and contracted.
More specifically, in this configuration example, the collecting member 30 is provided with a tubular portion 32, and the tubular portion 32 is provided with a mountain fold portion and a valley fold portion arranged in the axial direction of the tubular portion 32. ing. The mountain folds and valley folds are arranged alternately. In the present embodiment, the collecting member 30 can be expanded and contracted by the mountain fold portion and the valley fold portion.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the length of the collecting member 30 is adjusted by winding the collecting member 30 or unwinding the collecting member 30.
On the other hand, in the configuration example shown in FIG. 11, the length of the collecting member 30 is adjusted by deforming the member itself constituting the collecting member 30.

Further, FIG. 12 is a diagram showing another configuration example of the detection unit 40.
In this configuration example, the temperature adjusting unit 79 is provided as an example of the temperature adjusting means for adjusting the temperature of the detecting unit 40.
In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the temperature of the gas supplied to the detection unit 40 is adjusted to form an environment more suitable for detection by the detection unit 40, but instead of adjusting the temperature of the gas, or In addition to adjusting the temperature of the gas, the temperature of the detection unit 40 itself may be adjusted.

The temperature adjusting unit 79 is provided with a heating unit and a cooling unit, and by operating the heating unit and the cooling unit, the temperature of the detection unit 40 is raised or the temperature of the detection unit 40 is lowered. ..
In the configuration example shown in FIG. 12, the temperature adjusting unit 79 is provided in a state of being separated from various members constituting the detecting unit 40. For example, the temperature adjusting unit 79 is brought into contact with the substrate 43. The temperature adjusting unit 79 may be brought into contact with the member constituting the detecting unit 40.

Further, in the above description, the container 10 has been described as an example of the storage container in which the detection unit 20 (see FIGS. 1, 5, 10 and 11) is installed, but the storage container is not limited to the container 10.
The detection unit 20 may be installed in a storage container having a size smaller than the container 10 or a storage container having a size larger than the container 10.

For example, another example of the storage container may be a refrigerator or an aging chamber used for aging food, and the detection unit 20 may be installed in the refrigerator or the aging chamber.
Further, the detection unit 20 may be installed in a warehouse, a house, or the like. In this case, the quality of gas in a warehouse or a house can be detected.
Further, the detection unit 20 is not limited to being applied to a storage container for accommodating contents in a refrigerated environment, and may be applied to a storage container for accommodating contents in a frozen environment or a normal temperature environment.

It should be noted that each configuration described above is not limited to the above-described embodiment and its modification, and can be changed without departing from the spirit. In other words, it is understood that various changes in form and details are possible without departing from the purpose and scope of the claims.
For example, a part of each configuration described above may be omitted, or other functions may be added to each configuration described above.
Further, although a plurality of embodiments have been described above, the configuration included in one embodiment may be replaced with the configuration included in another embodiment, or the configuration included in one embodiment may be replaced with another embodiment. It may be added.

Here, each of the embodiments described above can be grasped as follows.
A plurality of collecting members 30 provided at a plurality of detection points in the target space to collect gas, and a detection unit 40 installed less than the plurality of collecting members 30 and detecting the quality of the gas collected by the collecting member 30. A detection unit 20 comprising.
In this case, the number of detection units 40 can be reduced as compared with the case where the detection unit 40 for detecting the gas quality is provided for each collection member 30, and the gas quality in the target space can be detected at a lower cost.

Here, in this detection unit 20, the position of the collecting member 30 can be adjusted. In this case, the position of the collecting member 30 can be changed, and the place where the gas is collected can be changed at the place where the collecting member 30 is installed.
Further, in the detection unit 20, the length of the collecting member 30 can be adjusted. In this case, the length of the collecting member 30 can be changed, and the place where the gas is collected can be changed at the place where the collecting member 30 is installed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the gases collected by the plurality of collecting members 30 are merged and supplied to the detection unit 40. In this case, a pipeline is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of collecting members 30, and the gas is detected in the detection unit 40 as compared with the case where the gas collected by each of the plurality of collecting members 30 is individually supplied to the detection unit 40. The number of pipelines for supplying to is reduced, and the configuration can be simplified.
Further, in the present embodiment, a part of the collecting members 30 in which gas is supplied to the detection unit 40 from a part of the collecting members 30 of the plurality of collecting members 30 and the gas is supplied to the detection unit 40 is used as another one. A switching mechanism 63 for switching to the collecting member 30 of the unit is further provided. In this case, the gas can be supplied to the detection unit 40 not only from one collecting member 30 but also from another collecting member 30 different from one collecting member 30.

Further, in the present embodiment, the detection unit 40 is installed outside the target space. In this case, the volume of the target space can be increased as compared with the case where the detection unit 40 is provided inside the target space.
Further, in the present embodiment, the detection unit 40 is installed inside the target space. In this case, the detection unit 40 can be arranged in an environment inside the target space where the temperature and the like may be controlled, and the detection unit 40 can be arranged in a more appropriate environment.
Further, in the present embodiment, the collecting member 30 is supported by the partition portion 11 that partitions the target space and the outside of the target space. In this case, the collecting member 30 can be supported without providing a dedicated structure for supporting the collecting member 30, and the collecting member 30 can be supported at a lower cost.

Further, in the present embodiment, the temperature adjusting unit 70 for adjusting the temperature of the gas collected by the collecting member 30 is further provided, and the gas after the temperature is adjusted by the temperature adjusting unit 70 is supplied to the detecting unit 40. In this case, compared to the case where the temperature of the gas collected by the collecting member 30 is not adjusted and this gas is supplied to the detection unit 40, the gas in a high temperature state or the gas in a low temperature state is the detection unit 40. It is possible to suppress the supply to. In this case, it is possible to prevent the function of the detection unit 40 from being deteriorated and the detection unit 40 from not being detected.

Further, the present embodiment further includes a screen generation unit 203 that generates a screen in which information about the gas quality is displayed based on the gas quality at each of the detection points detected by the detection unit 40. In this case, it becomes easier for the user to grasp the status of the gas quality at each of the detection points.
Further, in the present embodiment, a temperature adjusting unit 79 for adjusting the temperature of the detecting unit 40 is further provided. In this case, it is possible to prevent the temperature of the detection unit 40 from becoming high and the temperature of the detection unit 40 from becoming low, so that the function of the detection unit 40 deteriorates and the detection by the detection unit 40 is not performed. It can be suppressed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the detection unit 40 detects the quality of the gas collected by the collection member 30 by using a biological element. In this case, the quality of the gas can be detected with higher sensitivity and higher responsiveness than the electronic device.

Further, the storage container of the present disclosure is connected to a detection unit 40 that detects the quality of gas or stores the detection unit 40, and is provided in a storage space 800 in which an object is stored and a plurality of detection points in the storage space 800. It is a container 10 including a plurality of collecting members 30 for collecting gas to be supplied to the detection unit 40, and a plurality of collecting members 30 installed more than the detection unit 40. In this case, the detection of the gas quality in the target space can be performed at a lower cost than in the case where the detection unit 40 for detecting the gas quality is provided for each collection member 30.

Here, in the present embodiment, the gas collected by the collecting member 30 moves to the outside of the accommodation space 800, and the gas is supplied to the detection unit 40 provided outside. In this case, a detection unit 40 for detecting the quality of the gas is provided inside the container 10, and the object is housed inside the container 10 as compared with the case where the quality of the gas is detected inside the detection unit 40. It becomes easier to secure the space of.
Further, the container 10 is provided with an opening 12 for moving the gas collected by the collecting member 30 to the outside of the container 10. In this case, it is possible to detect the gas quality outside the container 10, and the object is stored inside the container 10 as compared with the case where the gas quality is detected inside the container 10. It becomes easier to secure a space for this.

Further, in the present embodiment, the collecting member 30 has a suction port 31A for sucking the gas in the container 10, and the position of the suction port 31A can be changed. In this case, the position of the suction port 31A of the collecting member 30 can be shifted, and the place where the gas is collected can be changed at the place where the collecting member 30 is installed.
Further, in the present embodiment, the collecting member 30 is composed of a flexible tubular member. In this case, the collecting member 30 can be moved, and the place where the gas is collected can be changed at the place where the collecting member 30 is installed.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the container 510 according to the present embodiment.
This container 510, which is an example of a storage container, is a container 510 used for transporting goods. The container 510 is transported to a transportation destination in a state of being mounted on a transportation device such as a ship, an aircraft, or a vehicle.

In the present embodiment, a detection device 520 for detecting a specific substance contained in the gas in the container 510 is provided.
The detection device 520 is provided with a plurality of collecting members 530 for collecting gas and a supplied unit 541 for supplying the gas collected by the collecting member 530 as main components.
An example of the "gas" is air, but the detection device 520 of the present embodiment can also detect a specific substance contained in a gas other than air.

Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the detection device 520 is provided in the container 510 will be described as an example, but the installation location of the detection device 520 is not limited to the container 510. For example, the detection device 520 may be installed in a storage container having a size smaller than the container 510.
Other examples of the storage container include a refrigerator and an aging chamber used for aging food. Further, the detection device 520 may be installed in a place other than the storage container such as a warehouse or a house.

Further, in the present embodiment, an information processing device 600 is provided that processes the detection result obtained by the detection device 520 and controls each part of the detection device 520 and the like.
Here, in the present embodiment, the portion provided with the container 510, the detection device 520, and the information processing device 600 can be regarded as a detection system that detects a specific substance to be detected.

[Information processing device 600]
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration of the information processing device 600.
The information processing device 600 is provided with a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 601 as an example of a processor, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 602, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 603. Further, the information processing device 600 is provided with a storage device 605 that is composed of a hard disk device or the like and stores information. Further, the information processing device 600 is provided with a communication device 604 (communication I / F) for communicating with the outside.
In addition, the information processing device 600 is provided with an input device used for inputting information such as a keyboard and a mouse, and a display device such as a liquid crystal display.

The ROM 602 and the storage device 605 store a program executed by the CPU 601. The CPU 601 reads a program stored in the ROM 602 or the storage device 605, and executes the program using the RAM 603 as a work area.
The CPU 601 executes a program stored in the ROM 602 or the storage device 605 to realize each functional unit described later.

Here, the program executed by the CPU 601 is stored in a computer-readable recording medium such as a magnetic recording medium (magnetic tape, magnetic disk, etc.), an optical recording medium (optical disk, etc.), an optical magnetic recording medium, or a semiconductor memory. In the state, it can be provided to the information processing apparatus 600. Further, the program executed by the CPU 601 may be provided to the information processing apparatus 600 by using a communication means such as the Internet.

FIG. 15 is a functional block diagram showing the functions of the information processing device 600. Note that FIG. 15 shows a functional unit that performs processing related to gas detection.
The information processing device 600 of the present embodiment includes a control unit 701, a detection result acquisition unit 702, and a monitoring unit 703.
These functional units are realized by the CPU 601 executing a program stored in the ROM 602 or the storage device 605.

The control unit 701 controls various control targets provided in the container 510, the detection device 520, and the like.
The detection result acquisition unit 702 acquires the detection result by the detection unit 540A (see FIG. 16) described later. More specifically, the detection unit 540A, which will be described later, is provided with a sensor 544, and the detection result acquisition unit 702 acquires the output from the sensor 544.
The monitoring unit 703 as an example of the monitoring means monitors the state of the detection unit 540A, which will be described later. Details of the processing by the monitoring unit 703 will be described later.

[Details of container 510]
The collecting member 530 and the like will be further described with reference to FIG.
The plurality of collecting members 530 are used to collect the gas in the container 510. The collecting member 530 is installed at each of a plurality of different locations. More specifically, the plurality of collecting members 530 are arranged so that the positions of the containers 510 in the longitudinal direction are different from each other.
The plurality of collecting members 530 may be arranged in a state where the positions of the containers 510 in the lateral direction are shifted. Further, the plurality of collecting members 530 may be arranged in a state where the positions in the height direction are shifted.

In the present embodiment, the space inside the container 510 is a target space for determining whether or not a specific substance is contained.
A collection member 530 is installed at each of the plurality of locations in the target space, and the gas at each of the plurality of locations is collected (collected) by the collection member 530.
Further, the container 510 is provided with a partition portion 511 for partitioning the inside of the container 510 and the outside of the container 510. The plurality of collecting members 530 are supported by the partition portion 511.

As the partition portion 511, a ceiling portion 511A, a side wall portion 511B, and a bottom portion 511C are provided, and in the present embodiment, the collecting member 530 is supported by the ceiling portion 511A and the side wall portion 511B.
Further, in the present embodiment, an object (not shown) transported by the container 510 is housed in the container 510.
Hereinafter, in the present specification, the thing contained in the container 510 is referred to as "contained item".

Each of the collecting members 530 is made of a resin material. Further, each of the collecting members 530 is composed of a flexible tubular member. Thereby, in the present embodiment, the position of the collecting member 530 can be adjusted.
More specifically, each of the collecting members 530 has a suction port 531A at its tip portion 531 for sucking gas, and in the present embodiment, by deforming the collecting member 530, the suction port 531A You can change the position.

Further, each of the collecting members 530 is provided in a wound form, and the length of the collecting member 530 can be changed by unwinding the collecting member 530 and winding the collecting member 530. ..
Further, the collecting member 530 hangs down, and the gas collecting position moves in the vertical direction by unwinding the collecting member 530 and winding the collecting member 530.

When the supplied unit 541 is installed outside the container 510 as in the present embodiment, the gas collected by the collecting member 530 moves to the outside of the container 510 and is provided outside the container 510. It is supplied to unit 541.
In other words, the gas collected by the collecting member 530 moves to the outside of the accommodating space 950 accommodating the contained object, and is supplied to the supplied portion 541 provided outside the accommodating space 950.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, a common pipeline 550 (hereinafter, referred to as “common pipeline 550”) into which the gas collected by each of the collecting members 530 flows is provided.
The gas collected by each of the plurality of collecting members 530 merges by flowing into the common pipeline 550, and the gas is supplied to the supplied portion 541 through the common pipeline 550.
Further, in the present embodiment, a compressor or a pump (not shown) for sending the gas collected by the collecting member 530 to the supplied unit 541 is provided.

Further, the container 510 is provided with an opening 512 for sending the gas collected by the collecting member 530 to the outside of the container 510. In other words, the container 510 is provided with an opening 512 for connecting the inside and the outside of the container 510.
The common pipeline 550 is provided from the inside to the outside of the container 510 through the opening 512.

[Structure of supplied unit 541]
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing the configuration of the supplied unit 541.
The supplied unit 541 is provided with a detection unit 540A that detects a detection target contained in the gas supplied to the supplied unit 541. In other words, the supplied unit 541 is provided with a detection unit 540A that detects a detection target contained in the gas from the container 510.
This detection unit 540A as an example of the detection means detects a detection target by utilizing a biological element. More specifically, the detection unit 540A uses a biological element to detect a specific substance contained in the gas collected by the collection member 530.

The detection unit 540A is provided with a cell container 542 containing insect olfactory receptor protein-expressing cells (hereinafter, referred to as “receptor-expressing cells”). In this embodiment, this receptor-expressing cell as an example of a biological element is used to detect a specific substance contained in a gas.
Here, "using a biological element" refers to using a product collected from an organism, and is not limited to a mode in which the product collected from the organism is used as it is, but a mode in which a processed product collected from the organism is used. It also includes an embodiment in which a culture of a substance collected from an organism is used.

Further, the detection unit 540A is provided with a substrate 543 that supports the cell container 542. Here, the substrate 543 is made of a transparent material such as glass.
Further, the detection unit 540A is provided with a sensor 544 that detects the light emitted by the receptor-expressing cells and outputs a signal.
The signal from the sensor 544 is output to the information processing device 600 (see FIG. 13). Then, the detection result acquisition unit 702 (see FIG. 15) provided in the information processing device 600 acquires the signal from the sensor 544 as the detection result.

When a specific substance such as an odorant binds to a receptor, ions flow into the receptor-expressing cell, and the receptor-expressing cell to which the odorant binds emits light.
The sensor 544 is arranged, for example, on the back surface side of the substrate 543. Specifically, the sensor 544 is provided on the side opposite to the cell container 542 with the substrate 543 sandwiched therein.
The sensor 544 is composed of, for example, a CCD type image sensor or a CMOS type image sensor. Photoelectric conversion elements are arranged in a two-dimensional array on the sensor 544.

In the present embodiment, the sensor 544 obtains an image of the cell container 542. This image obtained by the sensor 544 is transmitted to the information processing device 600 (see FIG. 13).
In other words, the detection result by the sensor 544 (detection unit 540A) is transmitted to the information processing apparatus 600 (see FIG. 13).

Then, in the information processing apparatus 600, the detection result acquisition unit 702 analyzes this image (detection result) and determines whether the gas from the container 510 contains a predetermined specific substance. In other words, the detection result acquisition unit 702 analyzes this image and determines whether or not the detection target is contained in the gas from the container 510.

More specifically, the detection result acquisition unit 702 grasps, for example, the average brightness value of the image obtained by the sensor 544. Here, the average luminance value is a value obtained by dividing the sum of the luminance values of each pixel by the total number of pixels. Then, the detection result acquisition unit 702 determines that a specific substance has been detected by the detection unit 540A when the average luminance value exceeds a predetermined threshold value. Then, the detection result acquisition unit 702 outputs information indicating that a specific substance has been detected.
Then, in this case, in the present embodiment, information indicating that a specific substance has been detected, information indicating that the state of the contained object has deteriorated, and the like are displayed on the display device provided in the information processing device 600. Will be done.
The detection result acquisition unit 702 may output information about the amount of the specific substance, not limited to the information indicating that the specific substance has been detected. More specifically, the detection result acquisition unit 702 may output information about the amount of a specific substance contained in the gas supplied to the supplied unit 541.
Specifically, in this case, the relationship between the above average luminance value and the amount of a specific substance is grasped in advance by an experiment or the like.
More specifically, for example, a plurality of types of gases having different contents of specific substances and a plurality of types of gases having known contents of specific substances are sequentially supplied to the sensor 544, and at the same time, Grasp the above average brightness value when each gas is supplied.
Then, a relationship table is generated in which the relationship between the amount of the specific substance and the grasped average brightness value is registered.
When the detection result acquisition unit 702 acquires the average luminance value obtained by supplying the gas from the container 510 to the sensor 544, the detection result acquisition unit 702 refers to the information registered in the relation table and corresponds to the acquired average luminance value. To grasp the amount of a specific substance. Then, the detection result acquisition unit 702 outputs information about this amount.
As a result, not only information on the presence or absence of a specific substance but also information on the amount of a specific substance can be obtained.

When the container 510 contains food, if the food is spoiled or the like, the detection unit 540A detects a specific substance generated from the food due to the spoilage of the food.
In this case, in the present embodiment, information indicating that a specific substance has been detected, information indicating that the state of the contained substance has deteriorated, and the like are displayed on a display device or the like provided in the information processing device 600. ..
The configuration of the detection unit 540A is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG. 16, and the detection unit 540A may be realized by a known configuration.

The gas from the container 510 (see FIG. 13) is supplied to the upstream flow path 545 provided on the substrate 543 (see FIG. 16). Then, the gas is supplied to the cell container 542 through the upstream flow path 545. The gas then travels through the downstream flow path 546 to the exhaust vessel 547. Then, this gas is released into the atmosphere in the exhaust container 547.
In this embodiment, the case where the gas from the container 510 is directly supplied to the cell container 542 has been described. By the way, not limited to this, the gas from the container 510 is supplied to the liquid so that the components contained in the gas are contained in the liquid, and this liquid containing the components contained in the gas is used in the cell container 542. May be supplied to.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the supplied unit 541 is provided with a supply mechanism 548 that supplies a culture solution for culturing receptor-expressing cells to the cell container 542.
The culture broth is composed of a normal medium containing a carbon source, a nitrogen source, a metal salt, a mineral, a vitamin, and the like, and is supplied to the cell container 542 at predetermined timings. In addition, in the present embodiment, the culture medium also contains receptor-expressing cells.

[1st temperature control unit]
Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, a first temperature adjusting unit 579 that functions as a part of the protective means and the function improving means is provided. Further, as shown in FIG. 16, a temperature sensor 540E for obtaining the temperature of the detection unit 540A is provided.
The first temperature adjusting unit 579 is provided with a heating unit and a cooling unit, and by operating the heating unit and the cooling unit, the temperature of the detection unit 540A is raised or the temperature of the detection unit 540A is lowered. Then, the temperature of the detection unit 540A is adjusted.

More specifically, in the present embodiment, the control unit 701 (see FIG. 15) controls the first temperature adjustment unit 579 based on the output from the temperature sensor 540E, and raises the temperature of the detection unit 540A. , The temperature of the detection unit 540A is lowered. As a result, the temperature of the detection unit 540A falls within a specific range.

If the temperature of the detection unit 540A is too high or too low, the detection performance of the detection unit 540A may deteriorate or the detection itself may not be possible.
In other words, the detection unit 540A of the present embodiment is easily affected by external factors such as temperature and light, and the detection unit 540A (receptor-expressing cells) is deteriorated by the influence of these external factors. In this case, the detection performance by the detection unit 540A deteriorates, or the detection itself cannot be performed.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the first temperature adjusting unit 579 is provided as a protective means for protecting the detecting unit 540A from deterioration of the detecting unit 540A due to the external factor. The first temperature adjusting unit 579 protects the detecting unit 540A.
The first temperature adjusting unit 579 also functions as a function improving means for improving the function of the detecting unit 540A. When the temperature of the detection unit 540A is within a specific range as in the present embodiment, the detection function of the detection unit 540A is improved as compared with the case where the temperature of the detection unit 540A is other than the specific temperature. In other words, the detection of a specific substance can be performed more accurately.

In the configuration example shown in FIG. 16, the first temperature adjusting unit 579 is provided in a state of being separated from various members constituting the detection unit 540A. For example, the first temperature adjusting unit 579 is attached to the substrate 543. The first temperature adjusting unit 579 may be brought into contact with a member constituting the detection unit 540A.

Further, in the configuration example shown in FIG. 16, a covering member 540X is provided as another example of the protective means.
The covering member 540X is formed in a plate shape and is arranged at a position facing the detection unit 540A. In this configuration example, the covering member 540X is arranged above the substrate 543, the cell container 542, and the first temperature adjusting unit 579 in the drawing.
In the present embodiment, the detection unit 540A is covered with the covering member 540X. As a result, in the present embodiment, it becomes difficult for the detection unit 540A to be irradiated with light rays such as ultraviolet rays.

As shown in FIG. 13, the supplied portion 541 is installed outside the container 510. In other words, the supplied unit 541 is installed outside the target space for detecting gas.
In this case, the detection unit 540A is likely to be irradiated with light rays such as ultraviolet rays. If the covering member 540X is provided as in the present embodiment, it becomes difficult for the light beam to be applied to the detection unit 540A.

[Second temperature control unit]
Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, a second temperature adjusting unit 589 for adjusting the temperature of the gas collected by the collecting member 530 is provided.
In the present embodiment, in the moving direction of the gas toward the supplied unit 541 (detection unit 540A), the supplied unit 541 is downstream of the connecting unit 555 located on the most downstream side (the connecting unit 555 indicated by reference numeral 501C). A second temperature control unit 589 is provided on the upstream side of (detection unit 540A).

In the present embodiment, a plurality of connecting portions 555 for connecting the collecting member 530 and the common pipeline 550 are provided, but the connecting portion 555 located on the most downstream side of the plurality of connecting portions is located downstream of the connecting portion 555. , A second temperature adjusting unit 589 is provided.
Further, a second temperature adjusting unit 589 is provided on the upstream side of the supplied unit 541 (detecting unit 540A).

The second temperature adjusting unit 589 has a heating unit and a cooling unit, and after heating and cooling the gas that has passed through the common pipeline 550, this gas is flowed to the downstream side. In other words, the second temperature adjusting unit 589 heats and cools the gas that can contain the substance to be detected, and then flows this gas to the downstream side. As a result, the gas after the temperature is adjusted is supplied to the supplied unit 541 (detection unit 540A).
Here, the second temperature adjusting unit 589 also functions as a protective means and a function improving means, and in the present embodiment, the detection unit 540A is processed by processing the gas supplied to the supplied unit 541 (detection unit 540A). And improve the function of the detection unit 540A. Specifically, by performing the heating treatment and the cooling treatment of the gas, the detection unit 540A is protected and the function of the detection unit 540A is improved.

The second temperature adjusting unit 589 performs a heating process and a cooling process on the gas supplied to the supplied unit 541 so that the temperature of the gas supplied to the supplied unit 541 falls within a specific range. ..
As a result, the detection unit 540A provided in the supplied unit 541 is protected, and the detection function of the detection unit 540A is improved.

More specifically, the second temperature adjusting unit 589 is provided with a temperature sensor (not shown), and the control unit 701 (see FIG. 15) adjusts the second temperature based on the detection result by the temperature sensor. The gas that has reached the portion 589 is subjected to a heating treatment or a cooling treatment.
As a result, the temperature of the gas after passing through the second temperature adjusting unit 589 falls within a specific range, the detection unit 540A is protected, and the detection function of the detection unit 540A is improved.

In the present embodiment, the second temperature adjusting unit 589 is provided outside the container 510, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the second temperature adjusting unit 589 may be provided inside the container 510.
Further, as described above, the detection unit 540A may be supplied with a liquid containing a component contained in the gas. In this case, the second temperature adjustment unit 589 heats or cools the liquid. I do.
Further, in the present embodiment, two temperature adjusting units, a first temperature adjusting unit 579 and a second temperature adjusting unit 589, are provided, but only one of the temperature adjusting units may be provided.

Further, in the above configuration, each of the collecting members 530 and the common pipeline 550 are simply connected, but each of the connecting portions 555 between the collecting member 530 and the common pipeline 550 is common to the collecting member 530. A valve (not shown) for connecting to and blocking the connection with the pipeline 550 may be provided. The valve is composed of, for example, a solenoid valve.

Then, in this case, the control unit 701 opens, for example, only one of the plurality of valves provided. Further, the control unit 701 sequentially switches the valves to be opened.
As a result, the gas is sequentially supplied from the collecting member 530, which is a part of the collecting member 530, to the supplied portion 541. In this case, the detection unit 540A provided in the supplied unit 541 sequentially detects the quality of the gas at each of the installation locations of the collecting member 530.

[Other treatments for gases and liquids]
The processing for the gas or liquid supplied to the detection unit 540A is not limited to the processing for adjusting the temperature of the gas or liquid.
Other treatments for the gas or liquid supplied to the detection unit 540A include removing, for example, a specific component provided in the detection unit 540A that kills the receptor-expressing cells from the gas or liquid. Examples include a process of reducing this specific component from a gas or liquid.

Removal or reduction of specific components that kill receptor-expressing cells is performed, for example, by passing this gas or liquid through a filter.
In addition, as the treatment for the gas or liquid supplied to the detection unit 540A, a treatment for adding a predetermined substance to the gas or liquid can be mentioned. By adding a substance, the gas or liquid is modified, the detection unit 540A can be protected, and the function of the detection unit 540A can be improved.
Here, as an example of the process of adding a substance, there is a process of adding a substance that changes the pH of the liquid to the liquid.
Further, as another example of the process of adding a substance, there is a process of supplying a gas different from the gas obtained from the inside of the container 510 to the gas obtained from the inside of the container 510.

[Other configuration examples such as container 510]
FIG. 17 shows a configuration example in which the detection unit 540A is installed inside the container 510. Further, in this configuration example, an air conditioner 952 that controls the temperature and humidity inside the container 510 is provided.
In this configuration example, the air conditioner 952 functions as an environment adjusting means, and the air conditioner 952 adjusts the environment in which the detection unit 540A is installed to a predetermined environment.
More specifically, the environment in which the detection unit 540A is installed is defined as a predetermined temperature or a predetermined humidity. Thereby, in this case as well, the detection unit 540A can be protected and the function of the detection unit 540A can be improved.
In this configuration example as well, the detection unit 540A is provided with the first temperature adjustment unit 579 shown in FIG. 16, and the temperature of the detection unit 540A itself is different from the temperature adjustment inside the container 510. You can make adjustments.

[Other Configuration Example of Supply Unit 541]
FIG. 18 is a diagram showing another configuration example of the supplied unit 541.
In this configuration example, the supplied unit 541 is provided with a plurality of detection units 540A having receptor-expressing cells. More specifically, in this configuration example, a plurality of detection units 540A having a cell container 542 containing the receptor-expressing cells are provided.

In the configuration example described above (configuration example shown in FIG. 16), the detection unit 540A is composed of three elements: a cell container 542, a substrate 543, and a sensor 544.
In this configuration example, each of the detection units 540A is composed of one element of the cell container 542 and a container 540Y containing the cell container 542.
Further, the sensor 544 is shared, and each image of the cell container 542 is acquired by one sensor 544.

In this configuration example, a part of the detection units 540A shown by reference numeral 506A among the plurality of detection units 540A is used to detect a specific substance contained in the gas. In other words, in this configuration example, a part of the detection unit 540A is used to detect the detection target.
In this configuration example, other detection units 540A (a plurality of other detection units 540A indicated by reference numeral 506B) other than the partial detection unit 540A are protected until they are used.
In this configuration example, each of the other detection units 540A (each of the cell container 542) is housed in a closed space. In other words, each of the cell containers 542 is housed in a closed container 540Y.

Further, in this configuration example, each of the other detection units 540A (each of the cell container 542) is so-called refrigerated and placed in a low temperature environment.
More specifically, in this configuration example, a low temperature storage chamber 541X is provided, and each of the other detection units 540A is housed in the storage chamber 541X and kept at a constant temperature.
As a result, in the present embodiment, each of the other detection units 540A, which is in an unused state, is in a protected state.

In this configuration example, for example, when the usage time of one detection unit 540A (detection unit 540A indicated by reference numeral 506A) exceeds a predetermined time, a first moving mechanism (not shown) is activated and the one detection unit is activated. The 540A is moved to the disposal container 541Z and discarded.
When one detection unit 540A is used, the one detection unit 540A is arranged at a position facing the sensor 544, but when the usage time of the one detection unit 540A exceeds a predetermined time, this one detection unit 540A is arranged. One detection unit 540A moves to a position deviated from the opposite position of the sensor 544.

Then, in this case, one other detection unit 540A moves from the storage chamber 541X to the gas supply point 541G (hereinafter, referred to as “gas supply point 541G”) from the container 510.
More specifically, the second moving mechanism 910 is activated and one other detection unit 540A is pushed out of the accommodation chamber 541X and moved to the gas supply point 541G. In other words, this one other detection unit 540A moves to the opposite position of the sensor 544.

Further, this one other detection unit 540A is opened. As a result, after that, detection is performed using the other detection unit 540A.
Further, when the usage time of this one other detection unit 540A exceeds a predetermined time, the other detection unit 540A in the accommodation chamber 541X is newly supplied to the gas supply point 541G, and the other detection unit 541G is newly supplied. Detection is performed using unit 540A.

The detection performance of biological elements used for detecting an object deteriorates over time. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 18, a new detection unit 540A is used every time a predetermined time elapses, and it is possible to prevent the detection accuracy of the detection unit 540A from deteriorating. In other words, every time a predetermined time elapses, a new biological element is used, and it is possible to prevent the detection accuracy of the detection unit 540A from deteriorating.
In the configuration example shown in FIG. 18, the advance member 911 is provided in the second moving mechanism 910, and the advance member 911 is advanced toward the accommodation chamber 541X to move the other detection unit 540A. It was supplied to the gas supply point 541G.
The supply of the other detection unit 540A to the gas supply point 541G is not limited to this configuration, and may be performed by another known configuration such as using a belt conveyor.

[Monitoring process by the monitoring unit]
Next, the monitoring process by the monitoring unit 703 (see FIG. 15) will be described.
When the detection unit 540A (see FIG. 16) is in a specific state, the monitoring unit 703 outputs information indicating that the detection unit 540A has an abnormality. The monitoring unit 703 may output information indicating that there is an abnormality, or in addition to outputting information indicating that there is an abnormality, the monitoring unit 703 may output information indicating that the detection unit 540A needs to be replaced.

Here, the monitoring unit 703 acquires, for example, the detection result of the detection unit 540A, and based on the acquired detection result, grasps the state of the detection unit 540A. More specifically, the monitoring unit 703 acquires an output from the sensor 544, and based on the acquired output, grasps the state of the detection unit 540A.
More specifically, the monitoring unit 703 acquires the detection result of the detection unit 540A when the gas or liquid whose components have been adjusted is supplied to the detection unit 540A.
More specifically, in this case, the detection unit 540A contains a gas or liquid containing a predetermined amount of a substance that can be detected by the detection unit 540A by the user manually or by operating the supply mechanism (not shown). Supply to.

Then, in this case, the detection result by the detection unit 540A is output from the detection unit 540A. In this case, whether or not the value specified by the detection result by the monitoring unit 703 is within a specific range. To judge. More specifically, the monitoring unit 703 determines whether or not the average luminance value is within a specific range.
Then, when the value specified by the detection result does not fall within the specific range, the monitoring unit 703 outputs information indicating that the detection unit 540A has an abnormality, or the detection unit 540A, as described above. Outputs information that the replacement is necessary.

In other words, in this case, the monitoring unit 703 outputs information indicating that the detection unit 540A is in a predetermined specific state.
This information is transmitted to, for example, a display device of the information processing device 600, a personal computer (PC) owned by the user, or the like. As a result, the user can grasp that the detection unit 540A is abnormal and that the detection unit 540A needs to be replaced.

Further, the monitoring unit 703 may detect the detection unit 540A in a specific state by comparing the detection results from each of the plurality of detection units 540A.
More specifically, when comparing the detection results from each of the plurality of detection units 540A in this way, for example, as shown in FIG. 19 (a diagram showing another configuration example of the detection unit 540A), A plurality of sets of cell containers 542 and sensors 544 are provided, and gas or liquid from the container 510 is supplied to each of the cell containers 542.

Then, in this case, the monitoring unit 703 compares the detection results (average brightness values) from each of the plurality of detection units 540A, and detects the abnormal detection unit 540A and the detection unit 540A that needs to be replaced. do.
When one detection unit 540A having an abnormality exists among the plurality of detection units 540A, the average brightness value obtained by this one detection unit 540A is obtained by the other remaining detection units 540A. It will be different from the average brightness value. In this case, the monitoring unit 703 outputs information that the one detection unit 540A is abnormal and information that the one detection unit 540A needs to be replaced.

More specifically, when this process is performed, the monitoring unit 703 determines for each detection unit 540A whether or not there is an abnormality or whether or not replacement is necessary.
More specifically, in determining each detection unit 540A, the monitoring unit 703 includes an average luminance value obtained by one detection unit 540A and a plurality of detection units 540A obtained by the remaining other detection units 540A. Compare with the average value of the average brightness value of.

Then, in the monitoring unit 703, the difference between the average brightness value obtained by one detection unit 540A and the average value of the plurality of average brightness values obtained by the remaining other plurality of detection units 540A is predetermined. When the threshold value is exceeded, information indicating that there is an abnormality in this one detection unit 540A is output. Alternatively, the monitoring unit 703 outputs information to the effect that this one detection unit 540A needs to be replaced.

The detection result when the plurality of detection units 540A are provided in this way is obtained, for example, by averaging the plurality of detection results obtained by the plurality of detection units 540A. In other words, the detection result at the time of normal processing for detecting a specific substance is obtained by averaging a plurality of average luminance values obtained by the plurality of detection units 540A.
In other words, in this case, the value obtained by dividing the sum of the plurality of detection results obtained by the plurality of detection units 540A by the number of installed detection units 540A is used as the detection result.

〔others〕
In the above, gas and liquid are given as examples as detection targets by the detection unit 540A, but the detection target by the detection unit 540A is not limited to gas and liquid, but also includes light and electromagnetic waves.
In other words, the detection target by the detection unit 540A is not limited to those that directly touch the detection unit 540A such as gas and liquid, and may not directly touch the detection unit 540A such as light and electromagnetic waves. ..
For example, there is chlorophyll fluorescence as an index for measuring the freshness of fresh products such as vegetables, and this chlorophyll fluorescence may be detected by using a biological element.

Further, each configuration described above is not limited to the above-described embodiment and its modification, and can be changed without departing from the spirit. In other words, it is understood that various changes in form and details are possible without departing from the purpose and scope of the claims.
The configuration is not limited to the configuration described above, and a part of each configuration described above may be omitted, or other functions may be added to each configuration described above.
Further, although a plurality of embodiments have been described above, the configuration included in one embodiment may be replaced with the configuration included in another embodiment, or the configuration included in one embodiment may be replaced with another embodiment. It may be added.

Here, each of the embodiments described above can be grasped as follows.
A detection device 520 including a detection unit 540A that detects a detection target using a biological element and a protective means that protects the detection unit 540A from deterioration of the detection unit 540A due to an external factor.
In this case, since the detection unit 540A is protected from deterioration of the detection unit 540A due to an external factor, the function of the detection unit 540A is more exerted.

An example of the protective means is a first temperature adjusting unit 579, and the first temperature adjusting unit 579 adjusts the temperature of the detecting unit 540A to protect the detecting unit 540A. In this case, the detection unit 540A can be set to a specific temperature as compared with the case where the temperature of the detection unit 540A is not adjusted, and the detection unit 540A can be set to a state more suitable for detecting the detection target.
Further, a plurality of detection units 540A are provided, and the protection means protects the other detection units 540A by using a part of the detection units 540A for detecting the detection target. In this case, when a part of the detection unit 540A is used, the other detection unit 540A is protected, and the function of the other detection unit 540A can be performed for a longer time than when the other detection unit 540A is not protected. , Can be maintained.

Further, when a part of the detection unit 540A is used for detecting the detection target, the other detection unit 540A is housed in a closed space. In this case, when a part of the detection unit 540A is used, the other detection unit 540A is housed in a closed space and is in a protected state. In this case, the function of the other detection unit 540A can be maintained for a longer period of time as compared with the case where the other detection unit 540A is not housed in the enclosed space.
Further, a gas or liquid that can contain a detection target is supplied to the detection unit 540A, and the protective means protects the detection unit 540A by processing the gas or liquid supplied to the detection unit 540A. In this case, the state of the gas or liquid supplied to the detection unit 540A can be made more suitable for the detection unit 540A, and the detection unit 540A has a problem due to the gas or liquid supplied to the detection unit 540A. Can be suppressed.

It also has a monitoring unit 703 that monitors the status of the detection unit 540A. In this case, it becomes possible to grasp that the detection unit 540A has a problem.
Further, the monitoring unit 703 outputs information that the detection unit 540A has an abnormality when the detection unit 540A is in a specific state, and / or outputs information that the detection unit 540A needs to be replaced. Output. In this case, it is possible to notify the user that there is an abnormality in the detection unit 540A, and it is possible to notify the user that the detection unit 540A needs to be replaced.

Further, a plurality of detection units 540A are provided, and the monitoring unit 703 compares the outputs from each of the plurality of detection units 540A and detects the detection unit 540A in a specific state. In this case, the output from each of the plurality of detection units 540A can be used to detect the detection unit 540A in a specific state.
Further, the monitoring unit 703 acquires the detection result of the detection unit 540A when the gas or liquid whose components have been adjusted is supplied to the detection unit 540A, and grasps the state of the detection unit 540A based on the acquired detection result. do. In this case, the state of the detection unit 540A is grasped more accurately than the case of grasping the state of the detection unit 540A based on the detection result when the gas or liquid whose component is not adjusted is supplied to the detection unit 540A. can.

Further, as a protective means, a covering member 540X can be mentioned as an example, and the covering member 540X is arranged at a position facing the detection unit 540A and covers the detection unit 540A. In this case, it is possible to block the light that causes the detection unit 540A to deteriorate, and it is possible to suppress the irradiation of the detection unit 540A that causes the detection unit 540A to deteriorate.

Further, the detection device 520 of the present embodiment is a detection device 520 including a detection unit 540A that detects a detection target by using a biological element and a function improving means for improving the detection function of the detection unit 540A. ..
In this detection device 520, the detection function of the detection unit 540A is improved, and the function of the detection unit 540A that detects the detection target by using the biological element is more exhibited.

In addition, the detection system of the present embodiment adjusts the environment in which the detection unit 540A and the detection unit 540A, which detect the detection target by using biological elements, to a predetermined environment, and the detection unit 540A. It is a detection system including an air conditioner 952 that protects or improves the function of the detection unit 540A.
In this detection system, the detection unit 540A is protected or the function of the detection unit 540A is improved, and the function of the detection unit 540A that detects the detection target by using a biological element is more exhibited.

11 ... compartment, 12 ... opening, 20 ... detection unit, 30 ... collection member, 31A ... suction port, 40 ... detection unit, 63 ... switching mechanism, 70 ... temperature adjustment unit, 79 ... temperature adjustment unit, 203 ... screen generation Unit, 800 ... Containment space, K1 to K8 ... 1st detection location to 8th detection location, 520 ... Detection device, 540A ... Detection unit, 540X ... Covering member, 579 ... 1st temperature adjustment unit, 589 ... 2nd temperature adjustment Department, 952 ... Air conditioning equipment, 703 ... Monitoring unit

Claims

Multiple collecting members provided at multiple detection points in the target space to collect gas,
A detection means that is installed less than the plurality of collecting members and detects the quality of the gas collected by the collecting member.
Detection unit equipped with.
The detection unit according to claim 1, wherein the collecting member can adjust the position and / or the length.
The detection unit according to claim 1, wherein the gases collected by the plurality of collecting members merge and are supplied to the detection means.
Gas is supplied to the detection means from a part of the collection members of the plurality of collection members, and the gas is supplied to the detection means.
The detection unit according to claim 1, further comprising a switching means for switching the part of the collecting member from which the gas is supplied to the detecting means to another part of the collecting member.
Further provided with a temperature adjusting means for adjusting the temperature of the gas collected by the collecting member,
The detection unit according to claim 1, wherein the gas after the temperature is adjusted by the temperature adjusting means is supplied to the detecting means.
The detection unit according to claim 1, further comprising a screen generation means for generating a screen displaying information about the gas quality based on the gas quality at each of the detection points detected by the detection means.
The detection unit according to claim 1, further comprising a temperature adjusting means for adjusting the temperature of the detecting means.
The detection unit according to claim 1, wherein the detection means uses a biological element to detect the quality of the gas collected by the collection member.
A storage space that is connected to a detection means that detects the quality of gas or that houses the detection means and that houses an object,
A plurality of collection members provided at a plurality of detection points in the accommodation space and collecting gas supplied to the detection means, and a plurality of collection members installed more than the detection means.
Containing container.
The storage container according to claim 9, wherein the gas collected by the collection member moves to the outside of the storage space, and the gas is supplied to the detection means provided outside.
The storage container according to claim 10, wherein the storage container is provided with an opening for moving the gas collected by the collection member to the outside of the storage container.
The storage container according to claim 9, wherein the collecting member has a suction port for sucking gas in the storage container, and the position of the suction port can be changed.
The storage container according to claim 9, wherein the collecting member is made of a flexible tubular member.
Detection means that detects the detection target using biological elements,
A protective measure that protects the detection means from deterioration due to external factors,
A detection device equipped with.
A plurality of the detection means are provided.
The detection device according to claim 14, wherein the protection means protects the other detection means by using a part of the detection means for detecting the detection target.
The detection device according to claim 15, wherein when a part of the detection means is used for detecting the detection target, the other detection means is housed in a closed space.
Further provided with a monitoring means for monitoring the state of the detection means
When the detecting means is in a specific state, the monitoring means outputs information indicating that the detecting means has an abnormality and / or outputs information indicating that the detecting means needs to be replaced. The detection device according to claim 14.
Further provided with a monitoring means for monitoring the state of the detection means
A plurality of the detection means are provided.
The detection device according to claim 14, wherein the monitoring means compares the outputs from each of the plurality of detection means to detect the detection means in a specific state.
Further provided with a monitoring means for monitoring the state of the detection means
The monitoring means acquires the detection result of the detection means when the gas or liquid whose component has been adjusted is supplied to the detection means, and grasps the state of the detection means based on the acquired detection result. The detection device according to claim 14.
Detection means that detects the detection target using biological elements,
A function improving means for improving the detection function of the detecting means and
A detection device equipped with.