Smoke pot remote control ignition device and method

Abstract

The invention discloses a smoke pot remote control ignition device and method. The device comprises a launch control computer, a Beidou transmitter, a Beidou receiver, an instruction transmitter and an instruction receiver. The launch control computer is used for verifying and modulating the input ignition parameters and sending ignition instruction information to the Beidou transmitter; the Beidou transmitter is used for analyzing the received ignition instruction information, packaging the ignition instruction information into a short message and sending the short message to the Beidou receiver; the Beidou receiver is used for analyzing and processing the received short message information, repackaging the short message information into a data message and sending the data message to the instruction transmitter; the instruction transmitter is used for analyzing the received data message and extracting the content of the ignition instruction from the data message; and the instruction receiver is used for providing ignition current for the igniter to complete ignition according to the content of the ignition instruction, and through the Beidou transmitter and the Beidou receiver, the remote accurate ignition control can be realized without being limited by geographic positions.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of remote control ignition, and in particular relates to a remote control ignition device and method for a smoke can. Background Art

[0002] Considering the safety issues of smoke canisters in many usage scenarios, remote ignition is often required. Currently, remote ignition of smoke canisters is generally completed by transmitting ignition signals through pre-laid wires or optical cables. However, using this remote ignition method requires pre-laying long-distance wires or optical cables, which will consume a lot of manpower and material resources. Summary of the invention

[0003] In view of this, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a remote control ignition device for a smoke canister, which transmits ignition instructions through a Beidou transmitter and a receiver to achieve remote wireless ignition of the smoke canister.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0005] A remote control ignition device for a smoke canister, the device comprising: a control computer, a Beidou transmitter, a Beidou receiver, a command transmitter and a command receiver;

[0006] The control computer is connected to the Beidou transmitter in communication, the Beidou transmitter is connected to the Beidou receiver in communication, the Beidou receiver is connected to the command transmitter in communication, the command transmitter is connected to the command receiver in communication, and the command receiver is connected to the ignition device of the smoke canister;

[0007] The control computer is used to verify and modulate the input ignition parameters and send ignition command information to the Beidou transmitter;

[0008] The Beidou transmitter is used to parse the received ignition command information and encapsulate it into a short message, and send it to the Beidou receiver;

[0009] The Beidou receiver is used to parse, process and repackage the received short message information into a data message and send it to the command transmitter;

[0010] The command transmitter is used to parse the received data message, extract the content of the ignition command therefrom, and send it to the command receiver;

[0011] The instruction receiver is used to provide an ignition current to the ignition tool to complete the ignition according to the content of the ignition instruction.

[0012] The command transmitter includes a main control unit, a radio frequency unit, a communication unit, a first battery and an antenna assembly;

[0013] The communication unit is connected to the main control unit; the main control unit is connected to the radio frequency unit; the radio frequency unit, the main control unit and the communication unit are connected to the first battery respectively;

[0014] The communication unit is used to receive data messages sent by the Beidou receiver;

[0015] The main control unit exchanges data with the communication unit to parse the data message and extract the content of the ignition instruction;

[0016] The radio frequency unit is used to send the content of the ignition instruction to the instruction receiver.

[0017] Furthermore, the shell of the command transmitter is also provided with an antenna interface and a network interface, and the communication unit is communicatively connected with the Beidou receiver via the network interface; the radio frequency unit is communicatively connected with the command receiver via the antenna interface.

[0018] Furthermore, the antenna assembly adopts a high-gain omnidirectional fiberglass antenna with a gain of 8dB;

[0019] The output power of the radio frequency unit is 39dB.

[0020] Furthermore, the command receiver is provided with a housing, a base and a remote control ignition plate;

[0021] A receiving antenna is provided on the upper surface of the shell of the instruction receiver;

[0022] The remote control ignition plate is fixed to the upper surface of the base;

[0023] The lower surface of the base is provided with a fixing bayonet for fixing the smoke can igniter, a prefabricated socket and an ignition current contact;

[0024] The prefabricated socket, ignition current contact and receiving antenna are respectively connected to the remote control ignition board;

[0025] The prefabricated socket is connected to the ignition circuit of the ignition device of the smoke canister.

[0026] Furthermore, the command receiver is also provided with a switch and a second battery, wherein the second battery is used to supply power to the remote control ignition board; and the switch is used to control the on-off of the battery circuit.

[0027] Furthermore, the antenna of the command receiver is a rubber stick antenna with an input impedance of 50Ω.

[0028] The present invention also provides a method for remotely controlling the ignition of a smoke canister, comprising the following steps:

[0029] The control computer verifies and modulates the input ignition parameters and sends ignition command information to the Beidou transmitter;

[0030] The Beidou transmitter parses the received ignition command information and encapsulates it into a short message, and sends it to the Beidou receiver;

[0031] The Beidou receiver parses, processes and repackages the received short message information into a data message and sends it to the command transmitter;

[0032] The received data message is parsed by the command transmitter, and the content of the ignition command is extracted;

[0033] The command receiver provides ignition current to the ignition device to complete ignition according to the content of the ignition command.

[0034] According to the specific embodiments provided by the present invention, the present invention discloses the following technical effects: the present invention can realize long-distance precise ignition control without being restricted by geographical location through the Beidou transmitter and the Beidou receiver; the Beidou system has very high positioning and communication reliability, which can ensure the accurate sending and receiving of ignition instructions and reduce the risk of ignition failure caused by communication problems; the entire system realizes the automation of the process from parameter verification and instruction sending to ignition execution, reduces manual operation, and improves efficiency and accuracy; the Beidou system has a certain anti-interference ability, can work stably in a complex electromagnetic environment, and ensures the accurate execution of the ignition instruction. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0035] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without paying creative work.

[0036] The remote control ignition device and method of the smoke canister of the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings;

[0037] Figure 1 The present invention is a schematic diagram of the working process of the remote control ignition device for a smoke canister provided by the present invention.

[0038] Figure 2 The utility model is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the remote control ignition device for a smoke can provided by the present invention.

[0039] Figure 3 The invention is a schematic structural diagram of a remote control ignition device command transmitter for a smoke can.

[0040] Figure 4The invention discloses a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a remote control ignition device command transmitter for a smoke can.

[0041] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the upper surface of the base of the instruction receiver of the remote control ignition device of the smoke can provided by the present invention;

[0042] Figure 6 The present invention is a schematic diagram of the lower surface of the base of the instruction receiver of the remote control ignition device of the smoke can provided by the present invention.

[0043] Among them: 1-transmission control computer; 2-Beidou transmitter; 3-Beidou receiver; 4-command transmitter; 5-command receiver; 6-housing; 7-main control unit; 8-radio frequency unit; 9-communication unit; 10-first battery; 11-antenna assembly; 12-antenna interface; 13-network interface; 14-receiving antenna; 15-switch; 16-remote control ignition board; 17-ignition current contact; 18-prefabricated socket; 19-fixed bayonet; 20-remote ignition device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] The specific implementation of the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0045] In order to better understand the purpose, structure and function of the present invention, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0046] like Figure 1 Shown and Figure 2 As shown, the present invention provides a remote control ignition device for a smoking canister, the device 20 comprising: a control computer 1, a Beidou transmitter 2, a Beidou receiver 3, a command transmitter 4 and a command receiver 5;

[0047] The control computer 1 is communicatively connected to the Beidou transmitter 2, the Beidou transmitter 2 is communicatively connected to the Beidou receiver 3, the Beidou receiver 3 is communicatively connected to the command transmitter 4, the command transmitter 4 is communicatively connected to the command receiver 5, and the command receiver 5 is connected to the ignition device of the smoke canister.

[0048] It should be noted that: the control computer 1 is used to generate an ignition instruction. The control computer 1 is connected to the Beidou transmitter 2 through a network cable. The ignition instruction generated by the control computer 1 is transmitted to the Beidou transmitter 2 through the network interface. After receiving the ignition instruction, the Beidou transmitter 2 sends the ignition instruction generated by the control computer 1 through short message communication.

[0049] The Beidou receiver 3 and the command transmitter 4 are connected via a network cable. The Beidou receiver 3 receives the ignition command issued by the Beidou transmitter 4, and then sends the ignition command to the command transmitter 2 through the network interface. The command transmitter 2 sends the received ignition command to the command receiver 3 wirelessly.

[0050] The command receiver 3 receives the wireless remote control ignition command, and after receiving the corresponding ignition command, provides ignition current to the ignition device to complete ignition.

[0051] The control computer 1 is used to verify and modulate the input ignition parameters and send ignition command information to the Beidou transmitter 2;

[0052] It should be noted that the control computer is an industrial computer with a 1000M network port, which can meet the requirements of environmental temperature -20℃~+50℃, relative humidity 95% and road transportation. The control computer runs ignition control software, which can issue relevant ignition control instructions. The interface for data exchange between the control computer and the outside is the network interface.

[0053] The Beidou transmitter 2 is used to parse the received ignition command information and encapsulate it into a short message, and send it to the Beidou receiver 3;

[0054] The Beidou receiver 3 is used to parse, process and repackage the received short message information into a data message and send it to the command transmitter 4;

[0055] It should be noted that both Beidou transmitter 2 and Beidou receiver 3 use SN2P112YC Beidou user terminal, which can receive Beidou signals under RNSS and RDSS systems, and realize continuous real-time navigation, positioning, speed measurement, short message communication and other functions.

[0056] The Beidou user terminal meets the following performance indicators:

[0057] (1) Received signal frequency: S frequency (2491.75±4.08MHz);

[0058] (2) Transmitting signal frequency: L frequency (1615.68±4.08MHz);

[0059] (3) Receiving sensitivity: ≤-124.6dBm;

[0060] (4) Transmit signal EI RP value: ≤16dBW;

[0061] (5) Number of receiving channels: 10;

[0062] (6) Standby power consumption: ≤4W;

[0063] (7) External communication interface: network interface;

[0064] The SN2P112YC Beidou user terminal consists of a host and a connecting cable. The connecting cable is a 19-core cable, which includes a power supply cable, a network interface cable and a serial port cable.

[0065] The command transmitter 4 is used to parse the received data message and extract the content of the ignition command from it;

[0066] The instruction receiver 5 is used to provide an ignition current to the ignition tool to complete the ignition according to the content of the ignition instruction.

[0067] like Figure 3 Shown and Figure 4 As shown, the command transmitter 4 includes a main control unit 7, a radio frequency unit 8, a communication unit 9, a first battery 10 and an antenna assembly 11;

[0068] It should be noted that: the internal structure diagram of the command transmitter is as follows Figure 4 As shown, it is powered by a lithium-ion battery pack and is equipped with a charging interface and displays the current power level. The power level information can be provided to the outside through the communication unit. The main control unit is used to control the working status of the RF unit and exchange data with the communication unit. The communication unit provides a network interface to the outside and can receive data from the Beidou receiver. The RF unit is used to transmit a wireless RF ignition signal, and the RF output power can reach 39dB.

[0069] The shell of the command transmitter is a square shell structure. The shell is made of aluminum alloy material and milled as a whole. The inner surface is conductively oxidized to meet the requirements of electromagnetic shielding. The outer surface is painted to improve moisture and sun protection. A conductive rubber rope is set at the joint of the shell to achieve sealing, rain and dustproof functions.

[0070] The command transmitter antenna adopts a high-gain omnidirectional fiberglass antenna with a gain of 8dB. The antenna component is made of fiberglass and has a split threaded connection. It can be disassembled and placed in sections for easy transportation and storage.

[0071] The communication unit 9 is connected to the main control unit 7; the main control unit 7 is connected to the radio frequency unit 8; the radio frequency unit 8, the main control unit 7 and the communication unit 9 are respectively connected to the first battery 10;

[0072] The communication unit 9 is used to receive the data message sent by the Beidou receiver 3;

[0073] The main control unit 7 exchanges data with the communication unit 9 to parse the data message and extract the content of the ignition instruction;

[0074] The radio frequency unit 8 is used to send the content of the ignition instruction to the instruction receiver 5 .

[0075] The housing 6 of the command transmitter 4 is also provided with an antenna interface 12 and a network interface 13 . The communication unit 9 is connected to the Beidou receiver 3 via the network interface 13 ; the radio frequency unit 8 is connected to the command receiver 5 via the antenna interface 12 .

[0076] The antenna assembly 11 uses a high-gain omnidirectional fiberglass antenna with a gain of 8dB;

[0077] The output power of the radio frequency unit 8 is 39 dB.

[0078] like Figure 5 As shown, the command receiver 5 is provided with a housing, a base and a remote control ignition panel;

[0079] It should be noted that the remote control ignition board is mainly divided into MCU control circuit, RF receiving circuit and ignition circuit according to its function. The main chip of the MCU control circuit is MSP430F149IPM microcontroller, with an operating voltage of 1.8V~3.6V, two timers and two serial ports. The MCU control circuit mainly realizes the control function of the remote control ignition board. The main chip used in the RF receiving circuit is MAX1470, which receives wireless ignition commands under the control of the MCU main control circuit. The ignition circuit is composed of a triode circuit. The internal resistance of the designed ignition head is 1.5Ω~3.5Ω, and the reliable ignition current is not less than 1A. In order to prevent mis-ignition, the ignition drive circuit consists of two ignition control signals, namely the ignition input a signal and the ignition input b signal. When the a signal is TTL high level and the b signal is TTL low level, the ignition circuit outputs the ignition drive current to achieve normal ignition.

[0080] A receiving antenna 14 is provided on the upper surface of the shell of the instruction receiver 5;

[0081] The remote control ignition plate 16 is fixed to the upper surface of the base;

[0082] The lower surface of the base is provided with a fixing bayonet 19 for fixing the smoke can igniter, a prefabricated socket 18 and an ignition current contact 17;

[0083] The prefabricated socket 18, the ignition current contact 17 and the receiving antenna 14 are respectively connected to the remote control ignition board 16;

[0084] The prefabricated socket is connected to the ignition circuit of the ignition device of the smoke canister.

[0085] The command receiver 5 is further provided with a switch 15 and a battery 21. The battery is used to supply power to the remote control ignition board 16; the switch 15 is used to control the on-off of the battery circuit.

[0086] The antenna of the command receiver 5 is a rubber stick antenna, and the input impedance is 50Ω.

[0087] It should be noted that the main body of the command receiver is a cylindrical shell structure, made of aluminum alloy material, and the surface is conductively oxidized to meet the requirements of lightweight and electromagnetic shielding.

[0088] The upper end face of the command receiver is provided with a receiving antenna and a switch; the lower end face is provided with a fixing bayonet for the smoke can igniter, a prefabricated socket and an ignition current contact. The receiver housing is provided with a battery and a remote control ignition board, wherein the second battery is placed between the base and the housing, and mounting grooves are provided on the corresponding end faces of the base and the housing wall, and rubber pads are placed in the grooves. After the base and the housing are assembled, the battery is pressed tightly, and the battery cover is fixed with screws, and the battery can be removed and replaced; the remote control ignition board is fixed inside the housing by copper studs, and the remote control ignition board is provided with a battery socket, a prefabricated socket, an antenna feeder socket, etc.

[0089] The present invention also provides a method for remotely controlling the ignition of a smoke canister, comprising the following steps:

[0090] The control computer 1 verifies and modulates the input ignition parameters and sends the ignition command information to the Beidou transmitter 2;

[0091] The received ignition command information is parsed and encapsulated into a short message by the Beidou transmitter 2, and then sent to the Beidou receiver 3;

[0092] The Beidou receiver 3 parses, processes and repackages the received short message information into a data message and sends it to the command transmitter 4;

[0093] The received data message is parsed by the instruction transmitter 4, and the content of the ignition instruction is extracted;

[0094] The command receiver 5 provides ignition current to the ignition tool according to the content of the ignition command to complete the ignition.

[0095] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables one skilled in the art to implement or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to one skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention will not be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but rather to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A remote control ignition device for a smoke canister, characterized in that: The device (20) comprises: a control computer (1), a Beidou transmitter (2), a Beidou receiver (3), a command transmitter (4) and a command receiver (5); The control computer (1) is connected to the Beidou transmitter (2) in communication, the Beidou transmitter (2) is connected to the Beidou receiver (3) in communication, the Beidou receiver (3) is connected to the command transmitter (4) in communication, the command transmitter (4) is connected to the command receiver (5) in communication, and the command receiver (5) is connected to the ignition device of the smoke canister; The control computer (1) is used to verify and modulate the input ignition parameters and send ignition instruction information to the Beidou transmitter (2); The Beidou transmitter (2) is used to parse the received ignition instruction information and encapsulate it into a short message, and send it to the Beidou receiver (3); The Beidou receiver (3) is used to parse, process and re-encapsulate the received short message information into a data message and send it to the command transmitter (4); The command transmitter (4) is used to parse the received data message, extract the content of the ignition command therefrom, and send it to the command receiver (5); The command receiver (5) is used to provide an ignition current to the ignition tool to complete ignition according to the content of the ignition command.

2. The remote control ignition device for a smoke canister according to claim 1, characterized in that: The command transmitter (4) comprises a main control unit (7), a radio frequency unit (8), a communication unit (9), a first battery (10) and an antenna assembly (11); The communication unit (9) is connected to the main control unit (7); the main control unit (7) is connected to the radio frequency unit (8); the radio frequency unit (8), the main control unit (7) and the communication unit (9) are respectively connected to the first battery (10); The communication unit (9) is used to receive data messages sent by a Beidou receiver (3); The main control unit (7) performs data exchange with the communication unit (9) to parse the data message and extract the content of the ignition instruction; The radio frequency unit (8) is used to send the content of the ignition instruction to the instruction receiver (5).

3. The remote control ignition device for a smoke canister according to claim 2, characterized in that: The housing (6) of the command transmitter (4) is also provided with an antenna interface (12) and a network interface (13); the communication unit (9) is communicatively connected to the Beidou receiver (3) via the network interface (13); and the radio frequency unit (8) is communicatively connected to the command receiver (5) via the antenna interface (12).

4. The remote control ignition device for a smoke canister according to claim 2, characterized in that: The antenna assembly (11) adopts a high-gain omnidirectional fiberglass antenna with a gain of 8 dB; The output power of the radio frequency unit (8) is 39 dB.

5. The remote control ignition device for a smoke canister according to claim 1, characterized in that: The command receiver (5) is provided with a housing, a base and a remote control ignition panel; A receiving antenna (14) is provided on the upper surface of the shell of the instruction receiver (5); The remote control ignition plate (16) is fixed to the upper surface of the base; The lower surface of the base is provided with a fixing bayonet (19) for fixing the smoke can igniter, a prefabricated socket (18) and an ignition current contact (17); The prefabricated socket (18), the ignition current contact (17) and the receiving antenna (14) are respectively connected to the remote control ignition board (16); The prefabricated socket is connected to the ignition circuit of the ignition device of the smoke canister.

6. The remote control ignition device for a smoke canister according to claim 5, characterized in that: The command receiver (5) is also provided with a switch (15) and a second battery, wherein the second battery is used to supply power to the remote control ignition board (16); and the switch (15) is used to control the on / off of the battery circuit.

7. The remote control ignition device for a smoke canister according to claim 1, characterized in that: The antenna of the command receiver (5) is a rubber stick antenna, and the input impedance is 50Ω.

8. A method for remotely controlling the ignition of a smoke canister, applied to the remotely controlling the ignition device of a smoke canister according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: The control computer (1) verifies and modulates the input ignition parameters and sends ignition command information to the Beidou transmitter (2); The received ignition command information is parsed and encapsulated into a short message by the Beidou transmitter (2), and then sent to the Beidou receiver (3); The received short message information is parsed, processed and repackaged into a data message by the Beidou receiver (3), and then sent to the command transmitter (4); The received data message is parsed by the command transmitter (4) and the content of the ignition command is extracted; The command receiver (5) provides an ignition current to the ignition device according to the content of the ignition command to complete the ignition.

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