Intelligent embedded storage and data acquisition device for airport apron

Abstract

An embedded storage and data acquisition intelligent device for an airport apron relates to the technical field of airport safety and comprises a protective cover and a base, the protective cover is connected with the base through a hinge shaft, the base is of a box structure with an opening in the top, and the protective cover covers the opening in the base to form a closed space used for storing a wheel chock or a warning device. A protective cover handle is arranged on the side, away from the hinge shaft, of the protective cover, and meanwhile a position sensor, a detection sensor, a miniature photovoltaic power generation controller and an information communication module are arranged. And information which is collected by the sensor and is used for detecting whether the airplane wheel gear and the warning device are taken out or not is transmitted to the terminal equipment, so that the operation condition is monitored. The device is embedded in the position close to the airplane wheel chock and the warning device, an operator can take out, place and recycle the airplane wheel chock and the warning device conveniently, the working pressure of the operator is relieved, and potential safety hazards caused by non-standard operation and other misoperation are avoided. Meanwhile, the problem of obtaining data information of ground support operation programs and key operation nodes is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention is used for taking out and storing wheel chocks and warning devices of aircraft at an airport, relates to the technical field of airport safety, and in particular to an apron embedded storage and data acquisition intelligent device for wheel chocks and warning devices of aircraft. Technical Background

[0002] During the ground support operation of an aircraft on the airport apron, according to the safety operation standards, when the aircraft slides into the parking position, the ground support personnel are required to place the aircraft chocks on the front wheels of the aircraft in time after the aircraft stops steadily. The first operation task in the entire process of the aircraft ground support operation is to place the chocks on the front wheels of the aircraft, which is also the first time node for collecting the timing of the aircraft ground support operation. The timing starts from the placement of the chocks to the time when the front wheel chocks of this aircraft are removed and withdrawn. The entire time is the standard time for the apron support operation. Therefore, by quickly and easily collecting the aircraft chock placement time, the entire ground support operation process can be effectively mastered and the reasonable control and adjustment of the entire operation process can be made to meet the flight normality requirements.

[0003] Ground support operations usually require maintenance personnel to first go to the special storage area for aircraft wheel chocks and warning devices (commonly used reflective cone barrels) outside the aircraft parking area on the apron, take multiple aircraft wheel chocks and warning devices, and place the front wheel chocks first. After the aircraft engine is turned off, they will go to each main wheel position where the aircraft wheel chocks need to be placed, the leading edge of the aircraft engine, the horizontal projection of the aircraft wingspan tip on the ground, the aircraft nose, and the aircraft tail. Only then can various ground support operation equipment and personnel enter the aircraft parking area to perform corresponding support operations. When the support operation is completed and the aircraft is ready to take off, the maintenance personnel will go to each original location where the aircraft wheel chocks and warning devices were placed, take away these aircraft wheel chocks and warning devices, and then the aircraft can be safely pushed out or slide out of the parking position. Therefore, it is necessary to take away the aircraft wheel chocks and warning devices and put them back in the special storage area for aircraft wheel chocks and warning devices outside the aircraft parking area.

[0004] The above-mentioned working method is both time-consuming and laborious for the maintenance personnel. At the same time, the aircraft wheel chocks and warning devices that are placed need to be taken back and forth to the storage area many times, which takes too long to complete the placement, and also brings accurate monitoring problems to the normal flight support work. In addition, there is no scientific and effective monitoring method to monitor whether the aircraft wheel chocks and warning devices have been placed in the corresponding positions, and whether the aircraft wheel chocks and warning devices are fully stored when they need to be removed, which also brings certain safety hazards to flight ground support operations. Summary of the invention

[0005] The present invention provides an apron embedded storage and data acquisition intelligent device, the purpose of which is to solve the labor intensity problem of maintenance personnel due to the heavy weight and large number of aircraft wheel chocks and warning devices, as well as the large number and scattered locations where the wheel chocks and warning devices are required to be placed. According to airport safety regulations, the weight of aircraft wheel chocks and warning devices should be able to withstand a level 5 gale without being blown away, so the weight is very heavy, which makes the labor intensity of maintenance personnel during operation relatively large. At the same time, in order to reduce the distance and time required for maintenance personnel to go back and forth to the special storage area for aircraft wheel chocks and warning devices outside the aircraft parking area of ​​the apron, and the distance and time required for each tire of the aircraft to be protected to block or remove the aircraft wheel chock position, and the distance and time required to the position where the aircraft needs to be protected and warned, it can greatly save the time of aircraft ground support operations, which is conducive to improving the efficiency of ground support operations. The present invention adopts the principle of proximity to solve the problem of irregular placement of aircraft wheel chocks and warning devices, and improves the working conditions and intensity of maintenance personnel, and reduces the maintenance operation time of placing or removing aircraft wheel chocks and warning devices. The key is that it can realize remote monitoring and time timing of the placement of wheel chocks and warning devices for apron support operations, further improving safety and regulatory management.

[0006] Based on the above description, the present invention has the following technical concept: a plurality of contact or non-contact detection sensors are embedded on the bottom or side wall of the base that accommodates the aircraft wheel chock and the warning device, and its function is to detect whether there is a wheel chock or a warning device placed in the base. When the sensor does not detect the corresponding device signal, it means that the wheel chock or the warning device is not stored in the base at this time, that is, the wheel chock or the warning device has been removed from the base (deleted) and placed in the corresponding aircraft wheel chock position or the corresponding warning position. On the contrary, when there is a sensor detection signal, it indicates that the wheel chock or the warning device is in the base at this time. On the upper part of the side wall of the base and the surrounding planes that contact the protective cover, a plurality of contact or non-contact sensors are installed, and its function is to detect whether the protective cover is open or closed. If a signal is detected, it indicates that the protective cover and the base are combined, otherwise, the protective cover is in an open state, and it can be judged whether the protective cover is covered at this time. If the protective cover is detected to be in an open state, it means that it is opened by an external force such as wind or manually driven to open the protective cover, and it can be checked in time. It includes a micro photovoltaic power generation panel set on the protective cover, and a micro photovoltaic power generation controller installed in the base, which is used to control the power supply for the above-mentioned multiple sensors and networks, so as to maintain the normal operation of the sensors. A high-capacity and high-efficiency battery is installed in the base, which can provide power for the detection system when the micro photovoltaic power generation panel is not working. An information communication module is installed inside, the purpose of which is to control the working status of the sensor and transmit the relevant signals to the remote terminal device or the background monitoring system through the wired network or the wireless network. At the same time, the base is equipped with a power supply interface and a network interface, which are used to connect the power supply line and the network line to the apron embedded storage and data acquisition intelligent device through the pipeline network under the apron to ensure the use of electricity and network.

[0007] Based on the above objectives and technical concepts, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is:

[0008] A smart device for storage and data acquisition embedded in an apron includes a protective cover and a base, wherein the protective cover and the base are connected via a hinge shaft, the base is a box structure with an opening at the top, and is used to accommodate wheel chocks and warning devices of an aircraft. A closed space is formed after the protective cover covers the opening on the base, a protective cover handle is provided on the side of the protective cover away from the hinge shaft, a plurality of contact or non-contact detection sensors are embedded on the bottom or side wall of the base, and are used to detect whether wheel chocks or warning devices are placed in the base, and a plurality of contact or non-contact position sensors are installed on the surrounding planes of the upper part of the side wall of the base in contact with the protective cover, and their function is to detect whether the protective cover is opened; the device includes a micro photovoltaic power generation panel provided on the upper surface of the protective cover, and a micro photovoltaic power generation controller provided in the base, and is used to control daily photovoltaic power generation and supply power to electrical components; the device includes a storage battery, which is provided in the base, and is used to provide power for the detection system; the device includes an information communication module, which is provided in the base, and is used to transmit the information of the device to the outside; a locking mechanism is also provided between the protective cover and the base, so that the protective cover and the base are reinforced and connected and cannot be opened easily.

[0009] Furthermore, the locking mechanism can be any structure in the prior art such as a push-type or sliding lock that can be locked and connected; as a simple reinforcement connection method, a strong magnet can be used to embed and install the strong magnet in the inner plane of the protective cover and the position corresponding to the inner plane of the base and the protective cover. When the protective cover is closed and contacts the upper part of the vertical edge seat body around the base, the protective cover and the vertical edge seat body around the base can be tightly attracted due to the action of the strong magnet. When there is no external force pulling the protective cover, the protective cover will not be opened. The purpose of using the locking mechanism described above is to make the closed protective cover firmly attached to the opening of the base, so that the protective cover will not be accidentally opened due to other external forces such as wind and vibration, resulting in dangerous conditions or other losses.

[0010] The information communication module of the present invention has wired and wireless network transmission functions, can be connected to a remote terminal device, and display the sent information through the terminal device; the terminal device includes but is not limited to any information receiving device in a mobile phone or a computer.

[0011] Furthermore, the base may be rectangular or square in shape and have a certain height / depth according to the three-dimensional size of the stored aircraft wheel chocks or warning devices. The material of the protective cover or the base may be metal or composite material.

[0012] The outer side wall of the base of the present invention is provided with 1-3 circles of reinforcing ring plates around the base in the horizontal direction. The reinforcing ring plates are used to increase the function of connecting with the ground around the apron as a whole, so that the overall fixation is more firm.

[0013] The bottom of the protective cover of the present invention is provided with protective cover reinforcing ribs, and the top surface of the protective cover is made of high-strength wear-resistant material and is subjected to anti-slip treatment.

[0014] The base of the present invention is also provided with a power supply and a network interface for connecting to an external power source and a network, thereby providing an external power source or a network connection for the present invention.

[0015] The technical effect of the present invention is as follows: the present invention is an apron embedded storage and data acquisition intelligent device, which is embedded and installed in the apron ground near the front wheel, main wheel and the position where the aircraft needs protection and warning. The surface of its safety protection cover is kept flat at the same height as the apron ground surface. When the aircraft ground support operation is carried out at the apron parking position, the protective cover can be opened to take out the aircraft wheel chock or warning device from its base, and then the front wheel and main wheel of the aircraft can be chocked nearby, or placed nearby at the corresponding position where the aircraft needs protection and warning. It can also be embedded and installed on the apron taxiway to the stop position where the aircraft is pushed out and waits for self-sliding, but the device must be embedded in the ground as a whole and the upper surface of the device must be at the same height as the apron ground, and will not be crushed by the aircraft wheels.

[0016] The device of the present invention allows maintenance personnel to easily open the lock of the protective cover and take out the aircraft wheel chocks or warning devices from the device. When ground support is completed, the aircraft wheel chocks or warning devices can be put back into the base of the embedded storage and data acquisition device, that is, stored in the space between the protective cover and the base, and the protective cover can be buckled and locked by the lock. At the same time, the information collection function can transmit the relevant information of the removal or return of the wheel chocks and warning devices to the terminal device through the network transmission function, so that the opening and closing of the protective cover, and the storage of the aircraft wheel chocks or warning devices can be effectively monitored, avoiding safety hazards caused by irregular operations and other misoperations. It provides data information used by various devices for apron support operations, and also provides corresponding data information for time collection of each node of the operation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structural appearance of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 It is a side schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 It is a top view schematic diagram of the base of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 4 The following is a block diagram of the system composition of the present invention.

[0021] 1. Protective cover; 2. Base; 3. Articulated shaft; 4. Strong magnet; 5. Protective cover handle; 6. Micro photovoltaic power generation panel; 7. Position sensor; 8. Protective cover reinforcement rib; 9. Information communication module; 10. Micro photovoltaic power generation controller; 11. Detection sensor; 12. Power supply and network interface; 13. Battery; 14. Reinforcement ring plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The technical solution of the present invention is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0023] By the attached Figure 1-3 It can be seen that the present invention is an apron embedded storage and data acquisition intelligent device, including an openable protective cover 1 and a base 2, the protective cover 1 and the base 2 are connected by a hinge shaft 3, the base 2 is a box structure with an opening on the top, and the protective cover 1 covers the opening on the base 2 to form a closed space, so that the protective cover 1 can axially open or close the base 2 along the hinge shaft 3. The base 2 is used to store aircraft wheel chocks or warning devices and other special tools; a protective cover handle 5 is provided on the side of the protective cover 1 away from the hinge shaft 3, and a plurality of contact or non-contact detection sensors 11 are embedded on the bottom or side wall of the base 2 that accommodates the aircraft wheel chocks and warning devices, which are used to detect whether there are wheel chocks or warning devices placed in this base. The present invention is equipped with a plurality of contact or non-contact position sensors 7 on the upper part of the side wall of the base that contacts the protective cover on all sides, and its function is to detect whether the protective cover is opened. The present invention monitors the state of the protective cover 1 when it is opened or closed through the position of the protective cover 1, and can also be used to sense the detection and warning of the aircraft wheel chock or warning device in the base, and detect whether the aircraft wheel chock or warning device is in storage or removal; a locking mechanism is also provided between the protective cover 1 and the base 2, which is used to reinforce the connection between the protective cover 1 and the base and prevent them from being easily opened; as an embodiment, the locking mechanism in the present invention can be any structure in the prior art such as a push-type or sliding lock that can make it tightly connected; as a simple reinforcement connection method, the locking mechanism in the present invention can adopt a strong magnet method, and the strong magnet 14 is embedded and installed in the inner plane of the protective cover 1. When the protective cover 1 is closed and contacts the upper part of the vertical edge seat body around the base 2, the protective cover 1 can be tightly attracted to the vertical edge seat body around the base 2 due to the action of the strong magnet 4, and the protective cover will not be easily opened when there is no external force pulling the protective cover. The purpose of using the locking mechanism described above is to ensure that the closed protective cover 1 is firmly attached to the opening of the base 2, and the protective cover 1 will not be accidentally opened due to other external forces such as wind and vibration, resulting in dangerous conditions or other losses, which complies with airport safety facilities and operation-related requirements.

[0024] As an embodiment of the present invention, the present invention is provided with an information communication module 9, which is installed on the base 2 and is used to send information to the aircraft wheel chock and warning device management system according to a predetermined procedure, such as whether the protective cover is open or closed, whether the aircraft wheel chock or warning device is in the device, whether the aircraft wheel chock has been placed and blocked the position of the aircraft wheel, the warning device is placed in the corresponding protective warning position, the battery energy value, etc. The information communication module 9 of the present invention has a wireless remote transmission function, and can be connected to a remote terminal device, such as a mobile phone, a computer, etc., and the sent information is displayed through the terminal device.

[0025] As an embodiment of the present invention, the present invention is provided with a micro photovoltaic power generation panel 6 on the upper surface of the protective cover, and the micro photovoltaic power generation panel 6 is a component embedded in the protective cover 1 for daily photovoltaic power generation. At the same time, a micro photovoltaic power generation controller 10 is provided in the base 2, which is used to control daily photovoltaic power generation and supply power to the electrical components such as the detection sensor 11, the position sensor 7 and the communication module provided in the present invention. As a further embodiment, the present invention is provided with a battery 13, and the battery 13 is arranged in the base 2, which is used for backup of the micro photovoltaic power generation panel 6. When the micro photovoltaic power generation panel 6 cannot be powered due to weather or other reasons, the battery 13 is activated to ensure that the electrical components of the present invention are continuously powered. At the same time, a power supply and network interface 12 is also provided on the base 2 of the present invention, which is used to connect an external power supply and a network, and provide an external power supply or network connection for the present invention. Through the above power supply method, the electrical components of the present invention can be operated effectively and uninterruptedly, avoiding the failure of the information collection and remote transmission functions of the device due to power failure.

[0026] Based on the above description, the base of the present invention is a combination of an apron embedded storage and data acquisition intelligent device embedded in the pavement (road surface) and a component for storing unused aircraft wheel chocks and warning devices. At the same time, the present invention belongs to an apron embedded storage and data acquisition intelligent system for aircraft wheel chock or warning device operation monitoring, as shown in the attached Figure 4As shown, the system includes a power supply module, which includes a micro photovoltaic power generation panel 6 and a battery for powering the system; a photovoltaic power generation control module for controlling the power generation of the micro photovoltaic power generation panel; a position sensing module for sensing the opening and closing of the protective cover of the embedded storage and data acquisition intelligent device; a detection sensing module for sensing the removal and storage of the aircraft wheel chock or warning device in the base of the embedded storage and data acquisition intelligent device; an information communication module for transmitting the information collected by the position sensing module and the detection sensing module to the terminal device; a storage module for storing the information collected by the position sensing module and the pressure sensing module; and a controller for controlling the overall operation of the system. The storage and data acquisition intelligent system of the present invention realizes the monitoring of the placement and recovery operation of the aircraft wheel chock or warning device at the airport, and proposes a new solution for improving the work efficiency of the operation of the aircraft wheel chock or warning device at the airport and reducing the work intensity of the operators. At the same time, the remote monitoring function of the operation of the aircraft wheel chock or warning device is further realized, and whether the protective cover of the device is opened and closed, and whether the aircraft wheel chock or warning device in the base 2 is taken out or stored can be monitored through the information collected by the position sensing module and the pressure sensing module, and the working status of the device can be obtained in time. Obtain information on each node of the security operation and provide key data information for the entire security operation progress and corresponding procedures.

[0027] The position sensing module of the present invention may be an inductive position sensor, a magnetic position sensor, etc., and the detection sensing module may adopt a resistive sensor, a strain sensor, or other pressure sensors that can achieve the purpose of the present invention, etc., and the present invention does not limit it.

[0028] Based on the control system described above, the present invention is not limited to the monitoring of the device, but can also simultaneously set corresponding position sensors or locators on the stored aircraft wheel chocks or warning devices. The system controller transmits the location of the aircraft wheel chocks or warning devices to the terminal device via the information communication module. It can monitor in real time whether the location of the aircraft wheel chocks or warning devices meets the specifications, and monitor whether the aircraft wheel chocks or warning devices are fully stored, so that the operation of the airport aircraft wheel chocks or warning devices can be monitored more effectively.

[0029] Based on the above description, the device of the present invention is embedded in the ground as a whole, and the upper surface of the device is at the same height as the apron ground. The base 2 can be rectangular or square in shape, and has a certain height (depth) according to the three-dimensional size of the stored aircraft wheel chocks or warning devices, which can meet the requirements of the stored aircraft wheel chocks or warning devices. In order to meet the fixing strength of the device and make the device firmly fixed on the ground as a whole, 1-3 circles of reinforcing ring plates 15 are arranged around the base transversely. The function of the reinforcing ring plates 15 is to increase the pressure between the device and the surrounding ground after the device is pre-buried in the apron, so that the overall fixation is more firm, and prevent the device from loosening and affecting the safe operation of the airport. At the same time, the bottom of the protective cover 1 of the present invention is provided with a protective cover reinforcement rib 8. The material of the protective cover 1 or the base 2 is a metal material or a composite material, which has the characteristics of anti-corrosion, corrosion resistance, high strength, high toughness, adaptability to high and low temperature climates, not easy to freeze and adhere, and a large surface friction coefficient of the protective cover. The top surface of the protective cover 1 of the present invention adopts a high-strength wear-resistant material and is anti-slip treated, so that the present invention is stable and safe after being installed on the ground.

[0030] The aircraft wheel chocks described in the present invention are made of rubber or metal materials. When the aircraft wheel chocks or warning devices are not in use, the aircraft maintenance personnel store them in the space in the base of the embedded storage and data acquisition device. When in use, the aircraft wheel chocks or warning devices can be taken out by opening the lock.

[0031] It should be further explained that the above-described implementation mode is only used to understand the technical solution of the present invention, and is not used to limit the protection scope of the present invention. Any obvious adjustments and modifications made to the technical solution of the present invention that belong to the technical concept of the present invention should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent device for apron embedded storage and data collection, characterized by: The invention comprises a protective cover (1) and a base (2), wherein the protective cover (1) and the base (2) are connected via a hinge shaft (3), wherein the base (2) is a box structure with an opening at the top, and the protective cover (1) covers the opening on the base (2) to form a closed space for accommodating an aircraft wheel chock and a warning device, and a protective cover handle (5) is provided on the side of the protective cover (1) away from the hinge shaft (3), and a plurality of contact or non-contact detection sensors (11) are embedded on the bottom or side wall of the base for detecting whether a wheel chock or a warning device is present. Placed in the base, a plurality of contact or non-contact position sensors (7) are installed on the upper part of the side wall of the base and on the surrounding planes in contact with the protective cover, and their function is to detect whether the protective cover is opened; including a micro photovoltaic power generation panel (6) provided on the upper surface of the protective cover, and a micro photovoltaic power generation controller (10) provided in the base (2), which is used to control daily photovoltaic power generation and supply power to electrical components; including a storage battery (13), which is arranged in the base (2) and is used to provide power to the detection system when the micro photovoltaic power generation panel is not working; It comprises an information communication module (9) which is arranged in the base (2) and is used to transmit information of the device to the outside; a locking mechanism is also provided between the protective cover (1) and the base (2) so that the protective cover (1) and the base are reinforced and cannot be easily opened.

2. The apron embedded storage and data acquisition intelligent device according to claim 1 is characterized by: The locking mechanism is a push-type or sliding lock that can be locked and connected.

3. The apron embedded storage and data acquisition intelligent device according to claim 1 is characterized by: The information communication module (9) has a wireless remote transmission function and can be connected to a remote terminal device to display the sent information through the terminal device; the terminal device includes any information receiving device such as a mobile phone or a computer.

4. The apron embedded storage and data acquisition intelligent device according to claim 1 is characterized by: The base is rectangular or square in shape and has a certain height / depth according to the three-dimensional size of the stored aircraft wheel chock or warning device. The protective cover and the base are made of metal or composite materials.

5. The apron embedded storage and data acquisition intelligent device according to claim 1 is characterized by: One to three circles of reinforcing ring plates (15) are arranged around the outer side wall of the base in the transverse direction. The function of the reinforcing ring plates (15) is to increase the pressure with the surrounding ground so that the overall fixation is more secure.

6. The apron embedded storage and data acquisition intelligent device according to claim 1 is characterized by: The bottom of the protective cover (1) is provided with a protective cover reinforcement rib (8), and the top surface of the protective cover (1) is made of high-strength wear-resistant material and is subjected to anti-slip treatment.

7. The apron embedded storage and data acquisition intelligent device according to claim 1 is characterized by: The base (2) is also provided with a power supply and network interface (12) for connecting to an external power source and a network.

8. The apron embedded storage and data acquisition intelligent device according to claim 2 is characterized by: The locking mechanism is a strong magnet. The strong magnet (4) is embedded and installed on the inner plane of the protective cover (1) and at a position corresponding to the inner plane of the base and the protective cover, so that the protective cover (1) and the vertical edge seat body around the base (2) are tightly attracted to each other. When there is no external force pulling the protective cover, the protective cover will not be opened.

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