Ventilator and container

Abstract

The application discloses a ventilator and a container, the ventilator is arranged at a ventilation opening of the container and located outside the container, and the ventilator comprises a shell, the shell has a containing area and a ventilation area, the containing area is a cavity structure, the ventilation area is provided with a plurality of first ventilation holes, and the containing area and the ventilation area are connected; a monitoring assembly is arranged in the containing area, and the monitoring assembly performs shooting monitoring on an internal environment of the container through a second ventilation hole arranged at the ventilation opening. Thus, the ventilator provided by the application can monitor the goods condition in the container through the monitoring assembly arranged in the ventilator, so that the quality of the container goods safety management can be improved without modifying the container.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of container technology, and more particularly to a ventilator and a container. Background Technology

[0002] As the main carriers for cargo distribution and transportation at present, containers or cargo containers usually undergo long-term, long-distance, and multi-stage transportation. Therefore, the safety management of goods loaded into the containers and the actual condition of the goods are very important issues.

[0003] Currently, due to the need for standardization in container production and use, there are strict regulations regarding the length, weight, and appearance of containers, and arbitrary modifications are not permitted. Based on this, the existing method of container cargo security management mainly involves installing locators on the container or cargo container. These locators send signals at designated times each day, allowing external personnel to pinpoint the container's location and thus preventing its loss.

[0004] However, the aforementioned container cargo security management methods cannot monitor and confirm the specific condition of the cargo inside the container, resulting in potential security risks. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The main objective of this invention is to provide a ventilator and a container, which monitors the condition of the cargo inside the container through a monitoring component located inside the ventilator, thereby improving the quality of container cargo safety management without modifying the container.

[0006] According to one aspect of the embodiments of this application, a ventilator is disclosed, the ventilator being disposed at the ventilation opening of a container and located on the outside of the container, the sensor comprising:

[0007] A housing having a receiving area and a ventilation area, the receiving area being a cavity structure, the ventilation area having a plurality of first ventilation holes, and the receiving area and the ventilation area being connected.

[0008] A monitoring component is located in the accommodating area, and the monitoring component monitors the internal environment of the container by taking pictures through a second ventilation hole located at the ventilation opening.

[0009] Optionally, the monitoring component includes a camera, a control circuit board, and an energy storage device. The camera monitors the internal environment of the container through the second ventilation hole, and both the camera and the energy storage device are electrically connected to the control circuit board.

[0010] Optionally, the control circuit board includes a control module and a communication module. After acquiring the image information transmitted by the camera, the control module controls the communication module to send the image information to the destination server.

[0011] Optionally, the accommodating area includes a first area away from the ventilation area and a second area connected to the ventilation area, the control circuit board is located in the first area, and the energy storage device is located in the second area.

[0012] Optionally, the control circuit board is detachably connected to the housing.

[0013] Optionally, the energy storage device is fixedly connected to the housing by adhesive.

[0014] Optionally, the monitoring component further includes a sensor electrically connected to the control circuit board, the sensor monitoring the internal environment of the container through the second ventilation hole.

[0015] Optionally, the control circuit board is used to adjust the working state of the camera based on the monitoring information sent by the sensor.

[0016] Optionally, the sensor is at least one of a photosensitive sensor, a temperature sensor, or a vibration sensor.

[0017] According to another aspect of the embodiments of this application, a container is disclosed, the container including a container body and at least one ventilator as described in the above embodiments, the container body having a ventilation opening, and the ventilator being disposed at the ventilation opening and located on the outside of the container body.

[0018] The ventilator provided in this application has a monitoring function by setting a monitoring component in the housing area of ​​the shell. In practical applications, the ventilator is set at the ventilation opening of the container and located on the outside of the container. Air circulation between the inside of the container and the outside is achieved through the ventilation area of ​​the ventilator, and the monitoring component set in the housing area captures and monitors the internal environment of the container through the ventilation opening, so that outside personnel can confirm the cargo situation inside the container based on the image information captured by the monitoring component.

[0019] Thus, the ventilator provided in this application monitors the condition of the cargo inside the container through a monitoring component located inside the ventilator, thereby improving the quality of container cargo safety management without modifying the container.

[0020] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are merely exemplary and do not limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a ventilator in one embodiment of this application.

[0023] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0024] label name label name 100 Ventilation 1012 Ventilation area 101 case 1012a First ventilation hole 1011 accommodation area 1021 control circuit board 1011a District 1 1022 Energy storage devices 1011b Second District

[0025] The realization of the objective, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0027] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0028] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this invention involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. If the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this invention.

[0029] It should be noted that containers or cargo containers are the main carriers for cargo distribution and transportation at present. They usually undergo long-term, long-distance, and multi-stage transportation. Therefore, the safety management of the goods loaded into the containers and the actual condition of the goods are very important issues.

[0030] Currently, due to the need for standardization in container production and use, there are strict regulations regarding the length, weight, and appearance of containers, and arbitrary modifications are not permitted. Based on this, the existing method of container cargo security management mainly involves installing locators on the container or cargo container. These locators send signals at designated times each day, allowing external personnel to pinpoint the container's location and thus preventing its loss.

[0031] However, the aforementioned container cargo security management methods cannot monitor and confirm the specific condition of the cargo inside the container, resulting in potential security risks.

[0032] The main objective of this invention is to provide a ventilator 100 and a container, which monitors the condition of the cargo inside the container by means of a monitoring component located inside the ventilator 100, so as to improve the quality of container cargo safety management without modifying the container.

[0033] The present invention provides a ventilator 100, which is disposed at the ventilation opening of a container and located on the outside of the container. The ventilator 100 includes:

[0034] The housing 101 has a receiving area 1011 and a ventilation area 1012. The receiving area 1011 is a cavity structure, and the ventilation area 1012 is provided with a plurality of first ventilation holes 1012a. The receiving area 1011 and the ventilation area 1012 are connected.

[0035] A monitoring component is provided in the accommodating area 1011. The monitoring component monitors the internal environment of the container by taking pictures through a second ventilation hole located at the ventilation opening.

[0036] Specifically, for containers used for loading and transferring goods, due to standardized regulations governing their production and use, modifications to the containers are not permitted. This is primarily because modifications to the containers might affect their normal operation, thus preventing the addition of extra devices or equipment to achieve better safety management. In this embodiment, a monitoring component is installed inside the ventilator 100 located at the container's ventilation opening and on the outside of the container body. This component monitors and photographs the internal environment of the container without affecting its normal use or violating relevant regulations.

[0037] As an optional implementation, the ventilator 100 is a standard component commonly used in the industry, having a receiving area 1011 forming a cavity structure and a ventilation area 1012 with multiple first ventilation holes 1012a. It can be understood that in this embodiment, the monitoring component is disposed in the receiving area 1011 to enable the conventional ventilator 100 to have a recording and monitoring function; while the first ventilation holes 1012a of the ventilation area 1012 are used to allow air exchange between the internal environment of the container and the external environment, achieving a ventilation function.

[0038] Thus, the ventilator 100 provided in this application, by setting a monitoring component in the receiving area 1011 of the housing 101, enables the ventilator 100 to have a monitoring function. In practical applications, the ventilator 100 is set at the ventilation opening of the container and located on the outside of the container. The interior of the container and the outside are connected by air circulation through the ventilation area 1012 of the ventilator 100, and the monitoring component set in the receiving area 1011 captures and monitors the internal environment of the container through the ventilation opening, so that external personnel can confirm the cargo situation inside the container based on the image information captured by the monitoring component.

[0039] Thus, the ventilator 100 provided in this application monitors the condition of the cargo inside the container through a monitoring component located inside the ventilator 100, thereby improving the quality of container cargo safety management without modifying the container.

[0040] Furthermore, the monitoring component includes a camera, a control circuit board 1021, and an energy storage device 1022. The camera monitors the internal environment of the container through the second ventilation hole, and both the camera and the energy storage device 1022 are electrically connected to the control circuit board 1021.

[0041] Specifically, the monitoring device located in the container area 1011 includes a camera, a control circuit board 1021, and an energy storage device 1022. The control circuit board 1021 is used to adjust the operating status of the camera, such as controlling when the camera operates to take pictures or record videos of the container's interior. The camera monitors the internal environment of the container through a second ventilation hole located on the side wall of the container. The energy storage device 1022 provides power to the control circuit board 1021 and the camera.

[0042] Furthermore, the control circuit board 1021 includes a control module and a communication module. After acquiring the image information transmitted by the camera, the control module controls the communication module to send the image information to the destination server.

[0043] Specifically, in this embodiment, after the control module controls the camera to take pictures of the internal environment of the container, it obtains the image information fed back by the camera, and then controls the communication module to upload the image information to the cloud, or send it to the destination server, or send it to the destination device, so that external personnel can know the specific situation of the goods inside the container in a timely manner based on the image information, or perform subsequent data analysis steps based on the image information.

[0044] As an optional implementation, the control circuit board 1021 can perform local storage backup after acquiring the image information fed back by the camera.

[0045] Furthermore, the accommodating area 1011 includes a first area 1011a that is away from the ventilation area 1012 and a second area 1011b that is connected to the ventilation area 1012. The control circuit board 1021 is located in the first area 1011a, and the energy storage device 1022 is located in the second area 1011b.

[0046] Specifically, in practical applications, the ventilator 100 is vertically installed at the ventilation opening on the outside of the container. In this case, the ventilation zone 1012, which performs the ventilation function, is located below the housing zone 1011 where the monitoring components are housed. For the housing zone 1011, the second zone 1011b is located below the first zone 1011a. In this embodiment, since the control circuit board 1021 and the camera are located in the higher first zone 1011a, and the energy storage device 1022 is located in the second zone 1011b, the probability of malfunction of the control circuit board 1021 and the camera can be reduced when the container encounters accidents such as water splashes.

[0047] Furthermore, the control circuit board 1021 is detachably connected to the housing 101.

[0048] Specifically, the control circuit board 1021 and the housing 101 of the ventilator 100 can be fixed by means of snap-fit ​​connection or bolt connection.

[0049] As an optional embodiment, the control circuit board 1021 has an approximately rectangular shape, and its four ends are fixedly connected to the housing 101 of the ventilator 100 by bolts. It is understood that the control circuit board 1021 is detachably connected to the housing 101, facilitating the disassembly, repair, or replacement of the control circuit board 1021 and the camera.

[0050] Furthermore, the energy storage device 1022 is fixedly connected to the housing 101 by adhesive.

[0051] Specifically, the energy storage device 1022 is a battery pack. In practical applications, when the energy storage device 1022 is located in the second zone 1011b of the receiving area 1011, the cavity structure formed by the housing 101 of the ventilator 100 and the container body can fix the energy storage device 1022 without the need for additional fixing measures. Alternatively, the energy storage device 1022 can be glued to the housing 101 of the ventilator 100. It can be understood that the reason for not requiring additional fixing measures for the energy storage device 1022 is to improve the ease of operation when performing regular maintenance and replacement of the energy storage device 1022.

[0052] Furthermore, the monitoring component also includes a sensor electrically connected to the control circuit board 1021, which monitors the internal environment of the container through the second ventilation hole.

[0053] Specifically, in addition to using cameras to photograph and monitor the internal environment of the container, the monitoring components can also use other sensors, such as light sensors, temperature sensors, or vibration sensors, to monitor the internal environment of the container.

[0054] As an optional embodiment, the monitoring component includes a photosensitive sensor. When the photosensitive sensor detects abnormal brightness inside the container, it feeds back the brightness monitoring information to the control circuit board 1021, which then controls the communication module to send alarm information to the destination server / destination device.

[0055] As an optional embodiment, the monitoring component includes a temperature sensor. When the temperature sensor detects an abnormal internal temperature of the container, such as excessively high or low temperature, it feeds back the temperature monitoring information to the control circuit board 1021, which then controls the communication module to send alarm information to the destination server / destination device.

[0056] As an optional embodiment, the monitoring component includes a vibration sensor. When the vibration sensor detects abnormal vibration of the container, such as a relatively severe or high-frequency vibration, the vibration monitoring information is fed back to the control circuit board 1021, which then controls the communication module to send alarm information to the destination server / destination device.

[0057] Furthermore, the control circuit board 1021 is used to adjust the working state of the camera according to the monitoring information sent by the sensor.

[0058] Specifically, in practical applications, since the container is not connected to an external power source during transportation, the monitoring components can only rely on the energy storage device 1022 for power. In order to maintain the normal working state of the monitoring components and save the energy consumption of the energy storage device 1022, as an optional embodiment, the camera will only be activated to take pictures and monitor when the sensor detects an abnormal situation inside the container.

[0059] As an optional implementation, the monitoring component includes a photosensitive sensor. When the photosensitive sensor detects abnormal brightness inside the container, it feeds back the brightness monitoring information to the control circuit board 1021. The control circuit board 1021 then controls the camera, which is in standby mode, to enter the working mode so as to control the camera to capture and monitor the internal environment of the container.

[0060] For example, during the transportation of containers, the interior of the containers is usually a dark environment. If someone illegally opens the container to steal goods, the photosensitive sensor of the aforementioned monitoring component will detect the change in light and then activate the camera through the control circuit board 1021 to take pictures and monitor.

[0061] As an optional implementation, the monitoring component includes a temperature sensor. When the temperature sensor detects an abnormal internal temperature of the container, such as excessively high or low temperature, it feeds the temperature monitoring information back to the control circuit board 1021. The control circuit board 1021 then controls the camera, which is in standby mode, to enter the working mode so as to control the camera to capture and monitor the internal environment of the container.

[0062] For example, suppose the container is loaded with fruit or seafood. At this time, the container needs to maintain a specific temperature. If an unexpected event causes an abnormal change in the temperature inside the container, the temperature sensor of the monitoring component will detect the abnormal internal temperature of the container and then wake up the camera to take pictures and monitor through the control circuit board 1021.

[0063] As an optional implementation, the monitoring component includes a vibration sensor. When the vibration sensor detects abnormal vibration of the container, such as a relatively violent or high-frequency vibration, the vibration monitoring information is fed back to the control circuit board 1021. The control circuit board 1021 then controls the camera, which is in standby mode, to enter the working mode so as to control the camera to capture and monitor the internal environment of the container.

[0064] For example, if the container is involved in an accident such as a collision during transportation, or if someone illegally forces the container open using special tools, causing abnormal vibrations, the vibration sensor of the aforementioned monitoring component will detect the abnormal vibrations inside the container and then activate the camera through the control circuit board 1021 to take pictures and monitor.

[0065] This application also provides a container, the container including a container body and at least one ventilator as described in the above embodiments, the container body having a ventilation opening, and the ventilator being disposed at the ventilation opening and located on the outside of the container body.

[0066] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural transformations made using the contents of the present invention's specification and drawings under the inventive concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A ventilator, characterized in that, The ventilator is disposed at the ventilation opening of the container and located on the outside of the container, and the ventilator includes: A housing having a receiving area and a ventilation area, the receiving area being a cavity structure, the ventilation area having a plurality of first ventilation holes, and the receiving area and the ventilation area being connected. A monitoring component is provided in the accommodating area, and the monitoring component monitors the internal environment of the container by taking pictures through a second ventilation hole located at the ventilation opening; The monitoring components include a camera, sensors, and a control circuit board; The camera is used to capture and monitor the internal environment of the container and acquire image information; The sensor monitors the internal environment of the container through the second ventilation hole; The control circuit board is electrically connected to the sensor and is used to adjust the working state of the camera according to the monitoring information sent by the sensor. The sensor also includes: a photosensitive sensor, a temperature sensor, or a vibration sensor; When the photosensitive sensor detects abnormal brightness inside the container, it feeds back the brightness monitoring information to the control circuit board; when the temperature sensor detects abnormal temperature inside the container, it feeds back the temperature monitoring information to the control circuit board; when the vibration sensor detects abnormal vibration in the container, it feeds back the vibration monitoring information to the control circuit board. The control circuit board controls the camera, which is in standby mode, to enter working mode so that it can capture and monitor the internal environment of the container.

2. The ventilator as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The monitoring component includes a control circuit board and an energy storage device. The camera monitors the internal environment of the container through the second ventilation hole. Both the camera and the energy storage device are electrically connected to the control circuit board.

3. The ventilator as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The control circuit board includes a control module and a communication module. After acquiring the image information transmitted by the camera, the control module controls the communication module to send the image information to the destination server.

4. The ventilator as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The containment area includes a first area away from the ventilation area and a second area connected to the ventilation area. The control circuit board is located in the first area, and the energy storage device is located in the second area.

5. The ventilator as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The control circuit board is detachably connected to the housing.

6. The ventilator as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that, The energy storage device is fixedly connected to the housing by adhesive.

7. The ventilator as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The sensor is at least one of a photosensitive sensor, a temperature sensor, or a vibration sensor.

8. A container, characterized in that, The container includes a container body and a ventilator as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the container body is provided with a ventilation opening, and the ventilator is disposed at the ventilation opening and located on the outside of the container body.

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