Automatic control system of telescopic rain cover

Abstract

The invention relates to the related field of rain covers, in particular to an automatic control system of a telescopic rain cover, which comprises a sensor module, a control module, a driving module, a display module and a communication module. Wherein the rainfall sensor and the wind speed sensor monitor the environment in real time, a microprocessor of the control module processes data according to a preset algorithm and sends out a control instruction, and the driving module realizes the telescopic action of the rain cover. The display module displays weather conditions, rain cover states and system parameters, and the communication module can realize remote monitoring and control. The system has the advantages of being high in automation degree, accurate in environment response, convenient to remotely control, high in reliability, wide in adaptability and the like, outdoor equipment and places can be effectively protected from being damaged by rainwater and strong wind, and an intelligent and efficient solution is provided for use of the rain cover.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field related to rainproof covers, in particular to an automatic control system for a telescopic rainproof cover. Background Art

[0002] In many outdoor equipment or places, such as open-air mechanical equipment, cargo storage areas, etc., rain covers are usually installed to prevent rain erosion. Traditional rain covers are mostly fixed structures and cannot be retracted and adjusted according to actual needs, which causes many inconveniences during use. Some existing retractable rain covers are often complicated to control, with low automation, and cannot respond to different weather conditions in a timely and effective manner. Summary of the invention

[0003] The object of the present invention is to provide an automatic control system for a telescopic rain cover to solve the problems raised in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: an automatic control system for a telescopic rain cover, comprising a sensor module, a control processing module, a servo drive module, a wireless communication module and a display module;

[0005] The sensor module is equipped with a rain sensor, a wind speed sensor and a light sensor for real-time monitoring of external environmental conditions;

[0006] The control processing module includes a microprocessor and a memory, wherein the microprocessor is responsible for analyzing the data collected by the sensor and making decisions according to preset conditions and algorithms; the memory is used to store preset control parameters and historical data so that the system can perform data analysis and optimize control;

[0007] The servo drive module includes a motor: according to the instruction of the control processing module, the motor drives the rain cover to perform telescopic action, and the motor adopts a DC motor or a stepping motor; a transmission mechanism: transmits the power of the motor to the rain cover to achieve smooth telescopic movement of the rain cover, and the specific transmission mechanism adopts one or more of chain transmission, gear transmission or screw transmission;

[0008] The wireless communication module sends the system's operating status information to the user's mobile phone or other mobile devices, which is convenient for the user to remotely monitor. At the same time, the user can remotely control the system through the mobile device;

[0009] The display module is used to display the current weather conditions, the status of the rain cover and the operating parameter information of the system, and the user can intuitively understand the operating status of the system through the display screen.

[0010] Preferably, the rain sensor is responsible for detecting the presence and intensity of rainfall; the wind speed sensor is used to measure the wind speed in the current environment and provide data to prevent the rain cover from being deployed when the wind is too strong; the light sensor is used to monitor the ambient light intensity to help determine whether the rain cover needs to be retracted to save energy and increase the service life of the equipment.

[0011] Preferably, the microprocessor of the control processing module specifically includes the following contents:

[0012] a. Data collection and preprocessing: real-time reception of data from rainfall, wind speed, and light sensors, where the data is read by the microprocessor in the form of analog or digital signals, and the microprocessor uses a low-pass filter and a Kalman filter to remove noise from the received data;

[0013] b. Preset conditions: Parameters used to determine whether the rain cover is expanded / contracted, including:

[0014] Rainfall threshold R t :If the detected rainfall value R is greater than the set threshold R t , it means that the rain cover needs to be unfolded;

[0015] Wind speed limit W t : When the wind speed W exceeds the set upper limit, in order to prevent damage to the device, it is prohibited to unfold the rain cover;

[0016] Light threshold L t : When the light intensity L drops below a certain threshold, it will be judged that there may be shadows or rain, and the system will keep the rain cover open;

[0017] c. Algorithmic decision: The algorithm used is a rule-based decision tree algorithm, specifically:

[0018] Check the current rainfall R and the threshold R t Relationship:

[0019] if R>R t , then unroll the canopy

[0020] Verify wind speed W:

[0021] if W <W t , then continue with the current state

[0022] if W ≥ W t , then stop

[0023] Based on the light L:

[0024] if L <Lt ,thenmaintain or unroll the canopy

[0025] At the same time, the microprocessor dynamically adjusts the thresholds of rainfall, wind speed and light according to historical data and actual operation conditions;

[0026] d. Final decision execution: After obtaining the decision, the control processing module executes the corresponding physical action through the servo drive module, that is, unfolding or retracting the rain cover.

[0027] Preferably, the servo drive module includes the following components: a servo motor: used to accurately adjust the telescopic state of the rain cover according to instructions; a drive controller: used to receive the command signal from the control processing module and then convert it into a motion command of the servo motor, wherein the controller usually has a built-in PID control algorithm to ensure the smoothness and accuracy of the motor movement; a transmission mechanism: used to convert the rotational motion of the servo motor into the linear motion of the telescopic rain cover; a safety component: by setting an electronic limit switch and overload protection to prevent the servo motor from exceeding the limit or being damaged when encountering an obstacle.

[0028] Preferably, the display module specifically displays the following contents:

[0029] Current weather conditions: The display screen displays the current weather conditions detected by the sensor module in real time. For rainfall, the current rainfall is displayed in digital or textual form; for wind speed, the current wind speed value is displayed in digital form, and the wind speed level is described in text, including "light breeze", "moderate wind" and "strong wind", so that users can intuitively understand the current wind conditions;

[0030] Rain cover status: Displays whether the rain cover is currently in the extended or retracted state, using simple icons or text, including "Rain cover: extended" or "Rain cover: retracted"; when the rain cover is extending or retracting, the corresponding dynamic prompt is displayed, specifically "Rain cover is extending..." or "Rain cover is retracting...", and the extension degree of the rain cover is displayed, specifically expressed as a percentage;

[0031] System operating parameters: Display the motor's operating speed, current, and power parameters, and show the working status of the drive module; display the working status of the sensor.

[0032] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: the present invention realizes fully automated control of the rain cover by utilizing the combined effects of sensors and microprocessors. This means that when adverse weather conditions (such as rain or strong winds) are detected, the system can automatically respond without human intervention; the system of the present invention adopts advanced sensor technology and reliable control algorithms, and can operate stably under various complex environmental conditions. Whether it is light rain, heavy rain or strong wind weather, the system can accurately respond and make reasonable control decisions. At the same time, the system can be applied to different types of telescopic rain covers and has a wide range of application prospects. Whether it is a rain cover for small equipment or a protective facility for a large open-air venue, it can be automatically controlled by this system to improve the protection effect and reliability; at the same time, the wireless communication module enables users to remotely monitor the operating status of the system through mobile phones or other mobile devices. No matter where the user is, as long as there is a network connection, he can always know the status of the rain cover, the current weather conditions and various parameters of the system. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the system structure of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0035] See also Figure 1 ,The present invention provides a technical solution: an automatic control system for a telescopic rain cover, including a sensor module, a control processing module, a servo drive module, a wireless communication module and a display module;

[0036] The sensor module is equipped with a rain sensor, a wind speed sensor, and a light sensor to monitor external environmental conditions in real time;

[0037] The control processing module includes a microprocessor and a memory. The microprocessor is responsible for analyzing the data collected by the sensor and making decisions based on preset conditions and algorithms. The memory is used to store preset control parameters and historical data so that the system can perform data analysis and optimize control.

[0038] The servo drive module includes a motor: according to the instruction of the control processing module, the motor drives the rain cover to perform the telescopic action, and the motor adopts a DC motor or a stepping motor; a transmission mechanism: transmits the power of the motor to the rain cover to achieve the smooth telescopic movement of the rain cover, and the specific transmission mechanism adopts one or more of chain transmission, gear transmission or screw transmission;

[0039] The wireless communication module sends the system's operating status information to the user's mobile phone or other mobile devices, which is convenient for users to remotely monitor. At the same time, users can remotely control the system through mobile devices;

[0040] The display module is used to display the current weather conditions, the status of the rain cover and the system's operating parameter information. Users can intuitively understand the system's operating status through the display screen.

[0041] Furthermore, the rain sensor is responsible for detecting the presence and intensity of rainfall; the wind speed sensor is used to measure the wind speed of the current environment and provide data to prevent the rain cover from being deployed when the wind is too strong; the light sensor is used to monitor the ambient light intensity to help determine whether the rain cover needs to be retracted to save energy and increase the service life of the equipment.

[0042] Furthermore, the microprocessor of the control processing module specifically includes the following contents:

[0043] a. Data collection and preprocessing: real-time reception of data from rainfall, wind speed, and light sensors, where the data is read by the microprocessor in the form of analog or digital signals, and the microprocessor uses a low-pass filter and a Kalman filter to remove noise from the received data;

[0044] b. Preset conditions: Parameters used to determine whether the rain cover is expanded / contracted, including:

[0045] Rainfall threshold R t :If the detected rainfall value R is greater than the set threshold R t , it means that the rain cover needs to be unfolded;

[0046] Wind speed limit W t : When the wind speed W exceeds the set upper limit, in order to prevent damage to the device, it is prohibited to unfold the rain cover;

[0047] Light threshold L t : When the light intensity L drops below a certain threshold, it will be judged that there may be shadows or rain, and the system will keep the rain cover open;

[0048] c. Algorithmic decision: The algorithm used is a rule-based decision tree algorithm, specifically:

[0049] Check the current rainfall R and the threshold R t Relationship:

[0050] if R>R t , then unroll the canopy

[0051] Verify wind speed W:

[0052] if W <W t , then continue with the current state

[0053] if W ≥ W t , then stop

[0054] Based on the light L:

[0055] if L<L t ,then maintain or unroll the canopy

[0056] At the same time, the microprocessor dynamically adjusts the thresholds of rainfall, wind speed and illumination according to historical data and actual operating conditions.

[0057] d. Final decision execution: After obtaining the decision, the control processing module executes the corresponding physical action through the servo drive module, that is, unfolding or retracting the rain cover.

[0058] Furthermore, the servo drive module includes the following components: a servo motor: used to accurately adjust the telescopic state of the rain cover according to instructions; a drive controller: used to receive the command signal from the control processing module and then convert it into a motion command of the servo motor, wherein the controller usually has a built-in PID control algorithm to ensure the smoothness and accuracy of the motor movement; a transmission mechanism: used to convert the rotational motion of the servo motor into the linear motion of the telescopic rain cover; a safety component: by setting an electronic limit switch and overload protection to prevent the servo motor from exceeding the limit or being damaged when encountering an obstacle.

[0059] Furthermore, the display module specifically displays the following contents:

[0060] Current weather conditions: The display screen displays the current weather conditions detected by the sensor module in real time. For rainfall, the current rainfall is displayed in digital or textual form; for wind speed, the current wind speed value is displayed in digital form, and the wind speed level is described in text, including "light breeze", "moderate wind" and "strong wind", so that users can intuitively understand the current wind conditions;

[0061] Rain cover status: Displays whether the rain cover is currently in the extended or retracted state, using simple icons or text, including "Rain cover: extended" or "Rain cover: retracted"; when the rain cover is extending or retracting, the corresponding dynamic prompt is displayed, specifically "Rain cover is extending..." or "Rain cover is retracting...", and the extension degree of the rain cover is displayed, specifically expressed as a percentage;

[0062] System operating parameters: Display the motor's operating speed, current, and power parameters, and show the working status of the drive module; display the working status of the sensor.

[0063] The rain sensor and wind speed sensor in the sensor module of the present invention can monitor the amount of rain and the intensity of wind speed in the environment in real time, and provide accurate environmental data for the system. After receiving these data, the microprocessor of the control module analyzes and processes them according to a preset algorithm and issues corresponding control instructions. The drive module drives the rain cover to extend and retract according to the instructions to achieve intelligent protection. The display screen of the display module is used to display information such as the current weather conditions, the status of the rain cover, and the operating parameters of the system, so that users can intuitively understand the operation of the system. The wireless communication function of the communication module allows users to remotely monitor and control the system through mobile phones or other mobile devices.

[0064] The present invention has numerous beneficial effects. First, the highly automated feature reduces the burden of manual operation, improves work efficiency, and reduces the risk of human operation in bad weather. Secondly, the precise environmental response capability ensures that the rain cover can be reasonably adjusted under different weather conditions, enhancing the protection effect and reliability. The remote monitoring and control function provides great convenience for users, allowing them to pay attention to and manage the rain cover system anytime and anywhere. In addition, the system has strong reliability and adaptability, can be applied to different types of rain covers, and is widely used in various outdoor scenes. Finally, the intelligent data analysis and optimization function enables the system to continuously improve performance and better adapt to environmental changes.

[0065] In summary, the telescopic rain cover automatic control system of the present invention provides an efficient, intelligent and reliable solution for the protection of outdoor equipment and places, and has important practical application value.

[0066] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automatic control system for a telescopic rain cover, comprising a sensor module, a control processing module, a servo drive module, a wireless communication module and a display module, characterized in that: The sensor module is equipped with a rain sensor, a wind speed sensor and a light sensor for real-time monitoring of external environmental conditions; The control processing module includes a microprocessor and a memory, wherein the microprocessor is responsible for analyzing the data collected by the sensor and making decisions according to preset conditions and algorithms; The memory is used to store preset control parameters and historical data so that the system can perform data analysis and optimize control; The servo drive module includes a motor: according to the instruction of the control processing module, the motor drives the rain cover to perform telescopic action, and the motor adopts a DC motor or a stepping motor; a transmission mechanism: transmits the power of the motor to the rain cover to achieve smooth telescopic movement of the rain cover, and the specific transmission mechanism adopts one or more of chain transmission, gear transmission or screw transmission; The wireless communication module sends the system's operating status information to the user's mobile phone or other mobile devices, which is convenient for the user to remotely monitor. At the same time, the user can remotely control the system through the mobile device; The display module is used to display the current weather conditions, the status of the rain cover and the operating parameter information of the system, and the user can intuitively understand the operating status of the system through the display screen.

2. The automatic control system of a telescopic rain cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rain sensor is responsible for detecting the presence and intensity of rainfall; the wind speed sensor is used to measure the wind speed in the current environment and provide data to prevent the rain cover from being deployed when the wind is too strong; the light sensor is used to monitor the ambient light intensity and help determine whether the rain cover needs to be retracted to save energy and increase the service life of the equipment.

3. The automatic control system of a telescopic rain cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The microprocessor of the control processing module specifically includes the following contents: a. Data collection and preprocessing: real-time reception of data from rainfall, wind speed, and light sensors, where the data is read by the microprocessor in the form of analog or digital signals, and the microprocessor uses a low-pass filter and a Kalman filter to remove noise from the received data; b. Preset conditions: Parameters used to determine whether the rain cover is expanded / contracted, including: Rainfall threshold R t :If the detected rainfall value R is greater than the set threshold R t , it means that the rain cover needs to be unfolded; Wind speed limit W t : When the wind speed W exceeds the set upper limit, in order to prevent damage to the device, it is prohibited to unfold the rain cover; Light threshold L t : When the light intensity L drops below a certain threshold, it will be judged that there may be shadows or rain, and the system will keep the rain cover open; c. Algorithmic decision: The algorithm used is a rule-based decision tree algorithm, specifically: Check the current rainfall R and the threshold R t Relationship: if R>R t ,then unroll the canopy Verify wind speed W: if W<W t ,then continue with the current state if W≥W t ,then stop ur Based on the light L: if L<L t ,then maintain or unroll the canopy At the same time, the microprocessor dynamically adjusts the thresholds of rainfall, wind speed and light according to historical data and actual operation conditions; d. Final decision execution: After obtaining the decision, the control processing module executes the corresponding physical action through the servo drive module, that is, unfolding or retracting the rain cover.

4. The automatic control system of a telescopic rain cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The servo drive module includes the following components: a servo motor: used to accurately adjust the telescopic state of the rain cover according to the instructions; a drive controller: used to receive the command signal from the control processing module and then convert it into a motion command for the servo motor, wherein the controller usually has a built-in PID control algorithm to ensure the smoothness and accuracy of the motor movement; a transmission mechanism: used to convert the rotational motion of the servo motor into the linear motion of the telescopic rain cover; a safety component: by setting an electronic limit switch and overload protection, to prevent the servo motor from exceeding the limit or being damaged when encountering an obstacle.

5. The automatic control system of a telescopic rain cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display module specifically displays the following contents: Current weather conditions: The display screen displays the current weather conditions detected by the sensor module in real time, and displays the current rainfall in digital or textual descriptions; For wind speed, the current wind speed value is displayed in digital form, and the wind speed level is described in words, including "light breeze", "moderate wind" and "strong wind", so that users can intuitively understand the current wind conditions; Rain cover status: Displays whether the rain cover is currently in the extended or retracted state, using simple icons or text, including "Rain cover: extended" or "Rain cover: retracted"; when the rain cover is extending or retracting, the corresponding dynamic prompt is displayed, specifically "Rain cover is extending..." or "Rain cover is retracting...", and the extension degree of the rain cover is displayed, specifically expressed as a percentage; System operating parameters: Display the motor's operating speed, current, and power parameters, and show the working status of the drive module; display the working status of the sensor.

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