Automatic salt water / water spraying device with smart weather / environment detection and display functions

Abstract

The present invention relates to an automatic brine / water spraying device equipped with smart weather and environment detection and display functions, comprising: a control device (101) that receives on-site condition information through a temperature sensor (1041), a fine dust sensor (105), and a CCTV (106) to control the spraying of water or brine and to control the display of a display device (107); a power supply device (102) that supplies driving power; a communication module (103) that allows an administrator to check the control device (101) and update the software; a temperature sensor (1041) that senses the on-site condition; a fine dust sensor (105) that senses the fine dust condition of the on-site; a CCTV (106) that acquires information on the on-site precipitation and snowfall conditions and traffic conditions; and a display device (107) that visually displays real-time condition information, wherein the control device (101) acquires on-site condition information, self-analyzes the on-site condition information based on artificial intelligence, and sprays water or brine onto the road through automatic spraying control.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a device that automatically sprays brine or water according to the season and weather using weather and environmental sensing sensors. More specifically, it relates to a smart environment response system that sprays brine for snow removal and ice prevention in winter, sprays water for fine dust removal and heat island mitigation in spring, summer, and autumn, and includes a display function that displays the operating status in real time. Background Technology

[0003] Generally, in winter, snow accumulation or freezing on road surfaces due to snowfall can obstruct traffic or, in severe cases, cause traffic accidents, thereby having a significant impact on the property and lives of the public. Roads prone to frequent snow and ice formation are located in various places, such as north-facing mountain passes, north-facing roads next to large buildings, and tunnel entrances. Sand, solid de-icing agents, or liquid de-icing agents are available nearby and are spread by personnel as needed, or mobile snow removal equipment is deployed to the site to clear the snow. However, unexpected weather conditions, such as sudden heavy snowfall or a sharp drop in temperature following rainfall, pose difficulties in snow removal operations due to limitations in the deployment of personnel and vehicles.

[0004] Furthermore, fine dust is generated and accumulates during spring, summer, and autumn. When vehicles pass or the wind blows, the accumulated fine dust is re-suspended into the air, causing direct exposure to pedestrians and cyclists, leading to health problems including respiratory issues. Additionally, since fine dust is often dark in color, it absorbs solar heat, causing road temperatures to rise. This exacerbates the urban heat island effect, resulting in increased energy consumption during the summer.

[0005] Therefore, liquid snow removal devices (brine sprayers) are installed and operated on roads to clear ice in areas prone to frequent snowfall during the winter, and high-pressure water sprayers are used to remove fine dust during spring, summer, and autumn; however, existing devices and methods are operated manually or remotely, lacking automatic switching capabilities in response to weather and seasonal changes, and most existing road freezing prevention or fine dust response systems are limited to a single function.

[0006] Furthermore, the absence of a visual display device to inform the user of operating status or weather conditions in real time makes maintenance of the device difficult. Accordingly, there is a growing need for an integrated system equipped with automatic detection, spraying, and display functions. Prior art literature

[0008] Republic of Korea Registered Patent 10-1185772 (Registered Sep 19, 2012) (Remote control system and remote control method for a liquid spraying device in road snow removal vulnerable sections) The problem to be solved

[0009] Accordingly, the present invention has been devised to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, and aims to provide a brine / water automatic spraying device equipped with a smart weather and environment sensing and display function that provides a system for selectively and automatically spraying brine or water according to the season.

[0010] In addition, the present invention aims to provide a brine / water automatic spraying device equipped with a smart weather and environment detection and display function, which provides a smart control device that operates automatically using a weather sensor and a fine dust sensor.

[0011] In addition, the present invention aims to provide an automatic brine / water spraying device equipped with a smart weather and environment sensing and display function that visually provides real-time weather information, fine dust concentration, and current spraying status to the user.

[0012] In addition, the present invention aims to provide an automatic brine / water spraying device equipped with smart weather and environment detection and display functions that enhance intuitive system operation and maintenance convenience. means of solving the problem

[0014] The configuration of the present invention for achieving the above objective comprises: a control device (101) that receives field condition information through a weather sensor (104), a fine dust sensor (105), and a CCTV (106), controls the spraying of water or brine, and controls the display of a display device (107); and

[0015] Power supply unit (102) that supplies driving power;

[0016] A communication module (103) that allows an administrator to check the control device (101) and update the software;

[0017] A weather sensor (104) that senses the condition of the site;

[0018] A fine dust sensor (105) that senses the fine dust conditions at the site;

[0019] CCTV (106) for acquiring information on precipitation and snowfall conditions and traffic conditions at the site;

[0020] It is composed of a display device (107) that visually displays real-time status information, and

[0021] The above control device (101) is characterized by acquiring field condition information, analyzing the field condition information based on artificial intelligence, and spraying water or brine onto the road through automatic spray control.

[0022] The above control device (101) is characterized by controlling the water of the water tank (109) to be sprayed through the spray pump (111) when the temperature is 25 degrees or higher in spring, summer, or autumn, or when the fine dust concentration is 50 to 75 μg / m³ or higher for PM2.5 or 80 to 100 μg / m³ or higher for PM10.

[0023] The above control device (101) is characterized by controlling the injection pump (111) to spray the brine from the brine tank (108) when determining that the temperature is 0 degrees or lower and that there is snow or ice in winter.

[0024] The above weather sensor (104) is characterized by being composed of a temperature sensor (1041), a humidity sensor (1042), an atmospheric pressure sensor (1043), a precipitation sensor (1044), a snow sensor (1045), and a fine dust sensor (105).

[0025] The above display device (107) is characterized by displaying information sensed by a temperature sensor (1041), a humidity sensor (1042), an atmospheric pressure sensor (1043), a precipitation sensor (1044), a snow sensor (1045), and a fine dust sensor (105), as well as information on the amount of brine stored in the brine tank (108), information on the amount of water stored in the water tank (109), information on the progress of spraying by the brine / water automatic spraying device (100), and information on the progress of cleaning and moisture removal. Effects of the invention

[0027] Accordingly, the present invention has the effect of maintaining the surrounding environment so that it can be used conveniently by the user, by automatically spraying one of a liquid including brine, water, etc., in response to environmental conditions throughout the year.

[0028] Furthermore, the present invention is effective for improving the urban environment and, as it can be applied to public roads or logistics centers, has the effect of increasing usability as a smart infrastructure for public institutions.

[0029] In addition, the present invention is user-friendly and has the effect of improving maintenance efficiency as real-time information is provided.

[0030] In addition, it should be noted that, in addition to the effects specifically stated above, unique effects that can be easily derived and expected from the characteristic configuration of the present invention may also be included in the effects of the present invention. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0032] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the overall system configuration of the present invention. Figure 2 is a flowchart showing how it operates depending on the weather or season. FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating the screen of the display device of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0033] Embodiments of the present invention may be modified in various forms, and the scope of the present invention should not be interpreted as being limited by the embodiments described below. These embodiments are provided to more fully explain the present invention to those with average knowledge in the art. Accordingly, the shapes of components in the drawings, etc., are exaggerated to emphasize clearer explanations.

[0034] In the following description, terms such as "first," "second," etc., may be used to describe various components, but said components should not be limited by said terms. Such terms are used solely for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. The terms used in this application are used merely to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention.

[0035] The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this application, terms such as "comprising" or "having" are intended to specify the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not precluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0036] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the overall system configuration of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a method of operation according to weather or season, and FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating the screen of the display device of the present invention.

[0037] The automatic brine / water spraying device (100) equipped with a smart weather and environment detection and display function according to the present invention acquires on-site condition information, analyzes the on-site condition information based on artificial intelligence, and sprays water or brine onto the road through automatic spray control. Accordingly, in spring, summer, and autumn, it serves to remove fine dust or cool down heat through water spraying, and in winter, it performs snow removal operations through brine spraying.

[0038] As illustrated in FIG. 1, the components of the brine / water automatic spraying device (100) can be schematically described as follows: a control device (101) that receives field condition information through a weather sensor (104), a fine dust sensor (105), and a CCTV (106) to control water or brine spraying and to control the display of a display device (107); a power supply device (102) that supplies driving power; a communication module (103) that allows an administrator to check the control device (101) and update the software; a weather sensor (104) that senses the temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, precipitation, and snowfall conditions of the field; a fine dust sensor (105) that senses the fine dust conditions of the field; a CCTV (106) that acquires information on the precipitation and snowfall conditions and traffic conditions of the field; and a display device (107) that visually displays real-time condition information.

[0039] The above components are explained in detail as follows.

[0040] The above control device (101) receives field condition information through a weather sensor (104), a fine dust sensor (105), and a CCTV (106), analyzes the field condition information based on artificial intelligence, performs snow removal by spraying brine onto the road through automatic brine spray control, and controls the display of field condition information and spraying condition information on the display device (107).

[0041] Additionally, the control device (101) can switch to a clean mode after spraying brine with the spray pump (111) and completing the process, and in the clean mode, close the valve to stop the discharge of chlorides and open the valve to spray water with the spray pump (111) to clean the pipes and spray nozzle (113) with water, and after cleaning with water, operate the air pump (112).

[0042] The above air pump (112) removes moisture remaining in the pipes and nozzles through air under the control of the control device (101).

[0043] The above communication module (103) is composed of a wireless communication module, allowing an administrator to check the control device (101) and update the software of the control device (101).

[0044] The above weather sensor (104) may be composed of a temperature sensor (1041), a humidity sensor (1042), an atmospheric pressure sensor (1043), a precipitation sensor (1044), and a snow sensor (1045), and senses temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, precipitation, and snowfall and transmits the information to a control device (101).

[0045] The above temperature sensor (1041) can be formed with one or more of an RTD sensor and a thermistor sensor to sense the temperature.

[0046] The humidity sensor (1042) can be formed to sense humidity by being one or more of a capacitive sensor, a conductive sensor, and a thermal conductive sensor.

[0047] The above pressure sensor (1043) can be formed as any one of a MEMS pressure sensor, a capacitive pressure sensor, or a piezoresistive sensor to sense pressure.

[0048] The above precipitation sensor (1044) can be formed as one or more of an optical precipitation sensor, a resistive precipitation sensor, a capacitive precipitation sensor, an ultrasonic precipitation sensor, and a radar-based precipitation detector to sense whether it is raining.

[0049] The above snow sensor (1045) is formed with one or more of a heating plate type sensor, an optical snow sensor, and a snow amount measuring sensor to sense whether snow is falling.

[0050] The above fine dust sensor (105) is formed as one or more of a light scattering type fine dust sensor, a beta-ray type fine dust sensor, a gravimetric type fine dust measuring instrument, and an electrostatic precipitator type sensor, and can sense fine dust at PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations.

[0051] In addition, the temperature sensor (1041), humidity sensor (1042), atmospheric pressure sensor (1043), precipitation sensor (1044), snow sensor (1045), and fine dust sensor (105) may be configured as sensors as described above as an embodiment of the present invention, but are not limited thereto.

[0052] The above CCTV (106) transmits information about whether it is raining or snowing on the road or road and the traffic conditions of the road or road to the control device (101).

[0053] As shown in FIG. 3, the above display device (107) displays information sensed by a temperature sensor (1041), a humidity sensor (1042), a pressure sensor (1043), a precipitation sensor (1044), a snow sensor (1045), and a fine dust sensor (105), as well as information on the amount of brine stored in the brine tank (108), information on the amount of water stored in the water tank (109), information on the progress of spraying by the brine / water automatic spraying device (100), and information on the progress of cleaning and moisture removal.

[0054] As illustrated in FIG. 2, the operation method of the automatic brine / water spraying device equipped with smart weather and environment detection and display functions according to the present invention may be broadly described as comprising an information collection step (S100), an information transmission step (S200), a situation judgment step (S300), a water spraying step (S410) or a brine spraying step (S420), a spraying information guidance step (S500), a spraying termination judgment step (S600), an additional information collection step (S700), a spraying termination step (S800), and a cleaning and moisture removal step (S900).

[0055] Specifically, a brine / water automatic spraying device (100) is installed at a location where snow removal is required. After the brine / water automatic spraying device (100) is installed, power for operation is supplied using a power supply unit (101).

[0056] Afterwards, when driving power is supplied by the power supply unit (101), an information collection step (S100) is performed, and the information collection step (S100) collects information about the current environment through a weather sensor (104), a fine dust sensor (105), and a CCTV (106).

[0057] In addition, the information collection step (S100) displays all sensor data in real time on the display device (107).

[0058] The above information transmission step (S200) transmits the collected information to the control device (101).

[0059] The above situation judgment step (S300) involves the control device (101) determining the situation based on the temperature and fine dust concentration according to the collected information.

[0060] At this time, in spring, summer, and autumn, when the control device (101) determines that the temperature is 25 degrees or higher or the fine dust concentration is exceeded, the water spraying step (S410) is performed, and in winter, when the control device (101) determines that the temperature is 0 degrees or lower and there is snow or ice, the brine spraying step (S420) is performed.

[0061] As an embodiment of the present invention, spring, summer, and autumn may be divided into March to November, and winter into December, January, and February.

[0062] The above water spraying step (S410) sprays water from the water tank (109) through the spray pump (111) when the temperature is 25 degrees or higher or the fine dust concentration exceeds the limit.

[0063] Specifically, the water spraying step (S410) can be set to spray water from the water tank (109) through the spray pump (111) based on the fine dust concentration being 50 to 75 μg / m³ or higher for PM2.5 or 80 to 100 μg / m³ or higher for PM10.

[0064] The above brine spraying step (S420) sprays brine from the brine tank (108) through the spray pump (111) when the temperature is 0 degrees or lower and snow or freezing is detected.

[0065] At this time, if there is a shortage of brine, a brine generation step (S425) is additionally performed in which water from the water tank (109) and salt are mixed in the mixer (110) to produce brine.

[0066] The above spray information guidance step (S500) displays the spray status of water and brine in real time on the display device (107).

[0067] The above spray termination determination step (S600) determines whether a certain amount of brine or water spray is completed.

[0068] The above additional information collection step (S700) additionally collects information regarding the current environment through a weather sensor (104), a fine dust sensor (105), and a CCTV (106).

[0069] At this time, if information regarding the current environment changes, the changed sensor data is displayed in real time on the display device (107).

[0070] At this time, if additional spraying of water or brine is required, a situation judgment step (S300) is performed, and if additional spraying is not required, a spray termination step (S800) is performed.

[0071] The above spray termination step (S800) is the termination of the spraying of brine or water.

[0072] The above cleaning and moisture removal step (S900) is performed by the control device (101) operating in clean mode to clean the pipes and spray nozzles (113) using water and to remove residual moisture from the pipes and spray nozzles (113) using air.

[0073] At this time, by removing the remaining salt water and moisture from the pipe and spray nozzle (113) in clean mode after salt water spraying, corrosion of the pipe and spray nozzle (113) caused by salt water and moisture can be prevented, and corrosion of the pipe and spray nozzle (113) can be prevented, and freezing of the salt water can also be prevented in advance. In particular, the pipe and spray nozzle (113) can be cleaned and kept dry through clean mode, thereby extending the lifespan of the pipe and spray nozzle (113).

[0075] Accordingly, the present invention has the effect of maintaining the surrounding environment so that it can be used conveniently by the user, by automatically spraying one of a liquid including brine, water, etc., in response to environmental conditions throughout the year.

[0076] Furthermore, the present invention is effective for improving the urban environment and, as it can be applied to public roads or logistics centers, has the effect of increasing usability as a smart infrastructure for public institutions.

[0077] In addition, the present invention is user-friendly and has the effect of improving maintenance efficiency as real-time information is provided.

[0078] In the foregoing, the configuration and operation of the automatic brine / water spraying device equipped with smart weather and environment sensing and display functions according to the present invention have been illustrated with reference to the detailed description and drawings; however, this is merely an example, and various changes and modifications are possible within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0080] 100: Automatic brine / water sprayer 101: Control unit 102: Power supply 103: Communication Module 104: Weather sensor 1041: Temperature sensor 1042: Humidity sensor 1043: Barometric pressure sensor 1044: Precipitation sensor 1045: Snow sensor 105: Fine dust sensor 106: CCTV 107: Display device 108: Brine tank 109: Water tank 111: Injection pump 112: Air pump 113: Spray nozzle

Claims

Claim 1 A weather sensor (104) for collecting weather information at the site, a fine dust sensor (105) for collecting fine dust information at the site, and a CCTV (106) for collecting traffic and environmental information at the site; a water tank (109) and a brine tank (108) for storing water and brine, respectively; a mixer (110) for mixing water and salt to produce brine; a spray pump (111) and a spray nozzle (113) connected to the water tank (109) and brine tank (108) to spray water or brine; an air pump (112) for removing residual moisture from the pipes and the spray nozzle (113); a power supply unit (102) for supplying driving power; a communication module (103) that allows an administrator to check the control device (101) and update the software; and a display device (107) for displaying real-time status information. A control device (101) that receives field condition information through a weather sensor (104), a fine dust sensor (105), and a CCTV (106), controls the spraying of water or brine, and controls the display of a display device (107);Including, wherein the CCTV (106) acquires information on the precipitation status, snowfall status, and traffic status of the road or road surface and transmits it to the control device (101); the control device (101), when power is supplied by the power supply device (102), collects current environmental information through the weather sensor (104), fine dust sensor (105), and CCTV (106); determines the temperature, fine dust concentration, precipitation status, and snowfall status based on the collected information; controls the spraying of water from the water tank (109) when it is determined to be a spring, summer, or autumn environment based on the current environmental information, and controls the spraying of brine from the brine tank (108) when it is determined to be a winter environment based on the temperature and snowfall status; controls the mixing of water and salt through the mixer (110) to produce brine when the brine in the brine tank (108) is below a standard amount; additionally collects environmental information during the spraying of water or brine to determine whether to spray additionally; and after the brine spraying is finished, switches to clean mode and the water A brine / water automatic spraying device equipped with smart weather and environment detection and display functions, characterized by controlling the removal of residual moisture from the pipes and spray nozzles (113) using an air pump (112) after cleaning the pipes and spray nozzles (113), and controlling the display device (107) to display in real time information on the temperature, fine dust concentration, water or brine spraying status, amount of water in the brine tank (108) and water tank (109), and progress of cleaning and moisture removal. Claim 2 A brine / water automatic spraying device having a smart weather / environment detection and display function, characterized in that, in claim 1, the control device (101) determines that the environment is spring, summer, or autumn based on current environmental information, and controls the water in the water tank (109) to spray when the temperature is 25℃ or higher or when the fine dust concentration is above the standard concentration. Claim 3 An automatic brine / water spraying device equipped with smart weather and environment sensing and display functions, characterized in that, in paragraph 2, the standard concentration is a PM2.5 concentration of 50 μg / m³ or higher or a PM10 concentration of 80 μg / m³ or higher. Claim 4 A brine / water automatic spraying device having a smart weather / environment detection and display function, characterized in that, in claim 1, the control device (101) controls the spraying of brine from a brine tank (108) when a winter environment is determined and a temperature of 0 degrees or lower and a snow or freezing condition is detected. Claim 5 A brine / water automatic spraying device having a smart weather and environment detection and display function, wherein the display device (107) displays temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, precipitation, snowfall, and fine dust information sensed through a weather sensor (104) and a fine dust sensor (105), information on the remaining amount of brine stored in a brine tank (108), information on the amount of water stored in a water tank (109), information on the progress of spraying water or brine, and information on the progress of cleaning and moisture removal.

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