Remote positioning and state monitoring device for inflatable corner reflector

Abstract

The invention discloses a remote positioning and state monitoring device for an inflatable corner reflector. The positioning information and the air pressure state of the inflatable corner reflector are monitored through the Beidou short message, the air pressure data and the positioning data in the inflatable corner reflector are obtained in real time, effective wireless transmission is carried out through a reliable transmission mode of the Beidou short message, backup information of related data is stored in the interior, and the reliability of the inflatable corner reflector is improved. The data transmission timeliness and security are improved, and a basis is provided for subsequent control and improvement of the inflatable corner reflector by using the acquired information. According to the invention, layout and placement of each circuit board are completed in a relatively integrated size, and external air pressure monitoring and battery charging interfaces are reserved at the same time. Dustproof and waterproof performance is also considered in the structural design, and the IPX68 level is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of remote monitoring and communication, in particular to a device for remote positioning and state monitoring of an inflatable corner reflector. Background Art

[0002] As a passive electromagnetic interference device, inflatable corner reflector is widely used in interference countermeasure tests. Inflatable corner reflector can be used for dilution, centroid and confusion interference methods. The offshore test area of ​​inflatable corner reflector is usually far away from the offshore range, so monitoring its position and status requires the use of more stable and reliable communication methods to meet the needs of special test scenarios. During the interference countermeasure test, the inflatable corner reflector will float with the ocean current after being deployed at sea. In order to verify the test results and recover the equipment, its position needs to be tracked in real time. In addition, after the inflatable corner reflector is deployed, the internal air pressure may change due to the ambient temperature, external force and its own material problems. The internal air pressure will increase. Exceeding the maximum air pressure will cause the inflatable corner reflector to rupture, and the internal air pressure will decrease, which will affect the flatness and verticality of the internal reflection surface, and thus affect the reflection performance. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present invention provides a device for remote positioning and state monitoring of an inflatable corner reflector, which integrates the Beidou short message communication mode, uses an air pressure sensor to monitor air pressure, and uses a Beidou antenna to obtain real-time positioning information to achieve remote positioning and state monitoring of the inflatable corner reflector. The device for remote positioning and state monitoring of an inflatable corner reflector provided by the present invention has a communication function, and can use the Beidou satellite system to communicate in situations where communication is restricted, such as in the ocean and desert.

[0004] In a first aspect, an inflatable corner reflector remote positioning and status monitoring device is provided, including a housing, an air pressure collection unit, a main control unit, a GNSS positioning unit, a Beidou RDSS communication unit, a data storage and export unit, and a rechargeable battery;

[0005] The shell end face is in the shape of a regular hexagon; the shell is a waterproof structure as a whole; the shell is divided into two layers by the middle partition; the rechargeable battery is placed in the lower layer and fixed by the battery slot and the baffle; the upper layer is provided with a circuit board, the front of which is integrated with an air pressure acquisition unit, a Beidou RDSS communication unit, and a GNSS positioning unit, and the back of the circuit board is integrated with a main control unit, a data storage and export unit;

[0006] Beidou card and Beidou antenna constitute Beidou RDSS communication unit; positioning module constitutes GNSS positioning unit; air pressure collection unit, Beidou antenna, positioning module, Beidou card slot are on the front of the circuit board; main control unit and data storage and export unit are on the back of the circuit board;

[0007] A circular hole with a threaded plug is respectively arranged on the two symmetrical sides of the regular hexagon of the shell; the upper circular hole is a charging hole, and the lower circular hole is an air pipe interface; the lower circular hole is connected to the inflatable corner reflector through an external air pipe and a connecting lock nut; an air pressure collection unit is arranged close to the lower circular hole and connected to the lower circular hole, so that the air pressure collection unit collects the air pressure data inside the inflatable corner reflector.

[0008] In combination with the first aspect, in certain implementations of the first aspect, the air pressure acquisition unit is used to acquire real-time air pressure data, and transmit the acquired air pressure data to the main control unit through an internal connection with the main control unit;

[0009] The GNSS positioning unit is used to obtain positioning data at fixed collection intervals and transmit the positioning data to the main control unit through internal connection with the main control unit;

[0010] The main control unit is used to transmit the acquired air pressure and positioning information to the data storage and export unit through internal connection with the data storage and export unit for local storage to prevent data loss;

[0011] The main control unit is used to transmit the acquired air pressure and positioning information to the receiving end in a wireless manner through the Beidou RDSS communication unit, and the receiving end performs subsequent processing based on the received information.

[0012] In combination with the first aspect, in certain implementations of the first aspect, the main control module uses a domestic MCU chip to control communication among various modules.

[0013] In combination with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, the main control module integrates a magnetic induction switch to turn the device on and off using a magnet.

[0014] In combination with the first aspect, in certain implementations of the first aspect, the main control module is equipped with embedded MCU software to complete the control and function implementation of each module.

[0015] In combination with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, the GNSS module adopts a Beidou positioning module; it is equipped with a ceramic antenna that can receive Beidou satellites, and is used to receive satellite positioning information transmitted by Beidou satellites.

[0016] In combination with the first aspect, in certain implementations of the first aspect, the Beidou RDSS communication module supports Beidou third-generation functions and is equipped with a Beidou communication card, supporting the sending of status information via short messages.

[0017] In combination with the first aspect, in certain implementations of the first aspect, the rechargeable battery integrates a rechargeable lithium battery pack internally and provides a DC charging interface externally. The battery pack has reverse connection protection and overload and over-discharge protection; the battery pack supplies power to the main control module through the mainboard power regulator chip.

[0018] In combination with the first aspect, in certain implementations of the first aspect, the air pressure collection unit uses a high-precision diffused silicon pressure core, and the pressure-sensitive film is made of titanium alloy, which has anti-corrosion properties;

[0019] In combination with the first aspect, in certain implementations of the first aspect, the data storage and export unit has a TF card storage function module, which can store the collected data in the TF card; and a USB data export interface is set externally.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the solution provided by the present invention includes at least the following beneficial technical effects:

[0021] The present invention monitors the positioning information and air pressure status of the corner reflector through Beidou short messages, obtains the internal air pressure data and positioning data of the inflatable corner reflector in real time, performs effective wireless transmission through the reliable transmission method of Beidou short messages, and stores backup information of related data internally, thereby improving the timeliness and security of data transmission, and providing a basis for subsequent control and improvement of the inflatable corner reflector using the acquired information. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 This is a diagram of the interior space of the device.

[0023] Figure 2 Installation location diagram for rechargeable batteries.

[0024] Figure 3 This is the installation diagram of the upper integrated circuit. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0026] like Figure 1 As shown, the present invention provides an inflatable corner reflector remote positioning and status monitoring device, including a shell, an air pressure collection unit, a main control unit, a GNSS positioning unit, a Beidou RDSS communication unit, a data storage and export unit and a rechargeable battery.

[0027] exist Figure 1 In the embodiment shown, the shell end surface has a regular hexagonal appearance. The shell as a whole is a waterproof structure. Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the shell is divided into two layers by the middle partition. The lower layer is used to place the rechargeable battery, which is fixed by a dedicated battery slot and a baffle. The upper layer is provided with a circuit board, on which an air pressure collection unit (corresponding to Figure 3 Air pressure sensor in the Beidou antenna (corresponding to Figure 3 Short message antenna), GNSS positioning unit (corresponding to Figure 3Positioning module in), main control unit, data storage and export unit, Beidou card slot, Beidou card slot is used to set Figure 3 The Beidou card in the circuit board, Beidou card and Beidou antenna constitute the Beidou RDSS communication unit. The air pressure collection unit, Beidou antenna, GNSS positioning unit, and Beidou card slot are on the front of the circuit board. The main control unit and data storage and export unit are on the back of the circuit board.

[0028] A circular hole with a threaded plug is provided on each of the two symmetrical sides of the regular hexagon of the housing. The upper circular hole is a charging hole, and the lower circular hole is an air pipe interface. The lower circular hole is connected to the inflatable corner reflector through an external air pipe and a connecting lock nut. The air pressure collection unit is arranged near the lower circular hole and connected to the lower circular hole, so that the air pressure collection unit collects the air pressure data inside the inflatable corner reflector.

[0029] The working principle of the inflatable corner reflector remote positioning and status monitoring device provided by the present invention is as follows.

[0030] The air pressure acquisition unit obtains real-time air pressure data, and transmits the obtained air pressure data to the main control unit through the internal connection with the main control unit. The GNSS positioning unit includes a GNSS antenna, obtains positioning data at a fixed collection interval, and transmits the positioning data to the main control unit through the internal connection with the main control unit. The main control unit transmits the obtained air pressure and positioning information to the data storage and export unit through the internal connection with the data storage and export unit for local storage to prevent data loss, and can export the stored data through the data line, which increases data security. The Beidou RDSS communication unit includes an RDSS antenna. The main control unit can also transmit the obtained air pressure and positioning information to the receiving end by wireless transmission through the Beidou RDSS communication unit. The receiving end performs subsequent processing based on the received information.

[0031] Beidou short message communication method has better transmission stability, which can ensure data transmission in various usage scenarios of inflatable corner reflectors and enhance control over interference environment layout.

[0032] In view of the various usage scenarios of the inflatable corner reflector and taking into account special usage environments such as at sea, it is powered by a built-in rechargeable battery and has been treated with dust and water resistance. The protection level reaches IP68, and a magnetic key is used to turn the device on and off.

[0033] In some embodiments, the main control module uses a domestic MCU chip to control the communication of each module. The main control module integrates a magnetic induction switch, which can use a magnet to turn the device on and off. The main control module is equipped with embedded MCU software to complete the control of each module and realize its functions.

[0034] In some embodiments, the GNSS module adopts a Beidou positioning module, which is equipped with a ceramic antenna capable of receiving Beidou satellites and receiving satellite positioning information transmitted by Beidou satellites.

[0035] In some embodiments, the Beidou RDSS communication module supports Beidou-3 functions and is equipped with a Beidou communication card, supporting the sending of status information via short messages.

[0036] In some embodiments, the rechargeable battery integrates a rechargeable lithium battery pack and provides a DC charging interface externally. The battery pack has reverse connection protection and overload and over-discharge protection. The battery pack supplies power to the main MCU through the mainboard power regulator chip.

[0037] In some embodiments, the air pressure collection unit uses a high-precision diffused silicon pressure core, and the pressure-sensitive membrane is made of titanium alloy with anti-corrosion properties.

[0038] In some embodiments, the data storage and export unit has a TF card storage function module, which can store the collected data in the TF card. A USB data export interface is set externally.

[0039] The present invention completes the layout of each circuit board within a relatively integrated size, and reserves an external pressure monitoring and battery charging interface. The structural design also takes into account dust and water resistance, achieving IPX68 level. In some embodiments, since both the GNSS antenna and the RDSS antenna are built into the device, the shell is made of POM plastic material.

[0040] Although the present invention is disclosed as above in the form of a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art may make possible changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be based on the scope defined by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An inflatable corner reflector remote positioning and status monitoring device, characterized in that: It includes a housing, an air pressure collection unit, a main control unit, a GNSS positioning unit, a Beidou RDSS communication unit, a data storage and export unit and a rechargeable battery; The shell end face is in the shape of a regular hexagon; the shell is a waterproof structure as a whole; the shell is divided into two layers by the middle partition; the rechargeable battery is placed in the lower layer and fixed by the battery slot and the baffle; the upper layer is provided with a circuit board, the front of which is integrated with an air pressure acquisition unit, a Beidou RDSS communication unit, and a GNSS positioning unit, and the back of the circuit board is integrated with a main control unit, a data storage and export unit; Beidou card and Beidou antenna constitute Beidou RDSS communication unit; positioning module constitutes GNSS positioning unit; air pressure collection unit, Beidou antenna, positioning module, Beidou card slot are on the front of the circuit board; main control unit and data storage and export unit are on the back of the circuit board; A circular hole with a threaded plug is respectively arranged on the two symmetrical sides of the regular hexagon of the shell; the upper circular hole is a charging hole, and the lower circular hole is an air pipe interface; the lower circular hole is connected to the inflatable corner reflector through an external air pipe and a connecting lock nut; an air pressure collection unit is arranged close to the lower circular hole and connected to the lower circular hole, so that the air pressure collection unit collects the air pressure data inside the inflatable corner reflector.

2. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that The air pressure acquisition unit is used to obtain real-time air pressure data, and transmit the obtained air pressure data to the main control unit through the internal connection with the main control unit; The GNSS positioning unit is used to obtain positioning data at fixed collection intervals and transmit the positioning data to the main control unit through internal connection with the main control unit; The main control unit is used to transmit the acquired air pressure and positioning information to the data storage and export unit through internal connection with the data storage and export unit for local storage to prevent data loss; The main control unit is used to transmit the acquired air pressure and positioning information to the receiving end in a wireless manner through the Beidou RDSS communication unit, and the receiving end performs subsequent processing based on the received information.

3. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that The main control module uses domestic MCU chips to control and communicate with each module.

4. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that The main control module integrates a magnetic switch, which uses a magnet to turn the device on and off.

5. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that The main control module is equipped with embedded MCU software to complete the control and function implementation of each module.

6. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that The GNSS module adopts the Beidou positioning module; it is equipped with a ceramic antenna that can receive Beidou satellites and is used to receive satellite positioning information transmitted by Beidou satellites.

7. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that The Beidou RDSS communication module supports Beidou-3 functions and is equipped with a Beidou communication card, which supports sending status information via short messages.

8. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that The rechargeable battery integrates a rechargeable lithium battery pack and provides a DC charging interface to the outside. The battery pack has reverse connection protection and overload and over-discharge protection; the battery pack supplies power to the main control module through the mainboard power regulator chip.

9. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that The air pressure collection unit adopts a high-precision diffused silicon pressure core, and the pressure-sensitive membrane is made of titanium alloy, which has anti-corrosion properties.

10. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that The data storage and export unit has a TF card storage function module, which can store the collected data in the TF card; a USB data export interface is set externally.

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