Natural gas unattended station monitoring equipment
Through the natural gas unmanned station monitoring equipment with AI cameras and multi-axis motor drive systems, the problems of labor and environmental limitations of manual patrol are solved, and the efficiency of automated all-round monitoring and safety management is improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421734979.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-22
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-22
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-07-22
AI Technical Summary
The manual patrol of existing natural gas stations consumes a lot of manpower, is difficult to cover all and complete efficiently, and is limited in harsh environments, which poses a risk of omission.
The AI camera is used to combine motion guide rails and multi-axis motor drive system to realize automated patrol and all-round monitoring. The deep learning algorithm of the AI camera detects abnormal activities in real time and supports identity recognition.
It realizes automated and comprehensive monitoring of natural gas stations, improves safety management efficiency, reduces the risk of omissions in manual patrols, and adapts to monitoring needs in different environments.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of natural gas monitoring, in particular to a natural gas unmanned station monitoring device. Background Art
[0002] Natural gas stations are facilities established to achieve the effective use of natural gas. They play a vital role in the transportation, distribution, storage and supply of natural gas. During the daily work of the stations, regular and fixed-point patrols are required inside the stations. Patrols of stations are an important part of ensuring the safe and stable operation of the stations. Especially in key facilities such as natural gas stations, through patrols, potential safety hazards in the stations can be discovered and dealt with in a timely manner to ensure the normal operation of equipment and facilities; prevent and reduce the risk of safety accidents in the stations, ensure personnel safety and environmental safety, ensure that production, storage, transportation and other activities in the stations are carried out in an orderly manner, and prevent illegal intrusion and destruction.
[0003] Currently, most inspections are carried out through manual patrols, which consume a lot of manpower and time. Especially in large stations, the patrol tasks are heavy and it is difficult to ensure full coverage and efficient completion. Factors such as the experience, sense of responsibility, and mental state of the patrol personnel may affect the patrol effect, and there is a risk of omissions or errors. In some harsh environments or special areas, manual patrols may be restricted, making it difficult to reach or conduct effective inspections. Therefore, a natural gas unmanned station monitoring device is needed. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a natural gas unmanned station monitoring device to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.
[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a natural gas unmanned station monitoring device, comprising:
[0006] Motion guide rail, which is a round tube with a limit groove on the outside;
[0007] A support column is placed outside the motion guide rail, and two driving wheels are provided in the middle of the support column and are in contact with the motion guide rail to drive the device to move along the motion guide rail;
[0008] A rotating ring is rotatably placed on the outside of the support column, a connecting plate is fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating ring, and a rotating driving part is installed on one side of the connecting plate for driving the connecting plate to rotate around the axis of the support column;
[0009] The AI camera is movably placed on the outside of the connecting plate. An adjustment mechanism is provided on the outside of the AI camera for adjusting the elevation angle and rotation of the AI camera.
[0010] Preferably, a rectangular fixed frame is fixedly connected to the middle of the support column, a limiting rod cooperating with a limiting groove is rotatably connected to the middle of the fixed frame, and the two driving wheels are rotatably installed in the fixed frame.
[0011] Preferably, the two driving wheels are located on both sides of the motion guide rail, a No. 4 motor is fixedly connected to the interior of the support column, and an output end of the No. 4 motor is fixedly connected to one of the driving wheels.
[0012] Preferably, the rotary drive unit includes a No. 3 motor fixedly connected to the inside of the connecting plate, the output end of the No. 3 motor is fixedly connected to a driving gear, and one end of the support column is fixedly connected to a fixed gear meshing with the driving gear.
[0013] Preferably, a No. 1 motor is fixedly connected to the outer side of the connecting plate, and an output end of the No. 1 motor passes through the connecting plate and is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft.
[0014] Preferably, the end of the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to a connecting frame, a No. 2 motor is fixedly connected to the outer side of the connecting frame, and the output end of the No. 2 motor is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft.
[0015] Preferably, the AI camera is fixed to the bottom of the connecting frame.
[0016] Compared with the existing technology, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: the equipment can realize multi-axis rotation adjustment through the control of motor No. 1 and motor No. 2, so that the AI camera can flexibly adjust the viewing angle in the vertical and horizontal directions, so that the monitoring equipment can cover the monitoring area in all directions, improving the monitoring efficiency and visual range; through the setting of the motion guide rail and the driving wheel, the equipment can move along the preset motion trajectory to realize automated patrol monitoring; the rubber pad of the driving wheel increases the friction between the motion guide rail, ensuring a stable movement process and avoiding sliding or jamming problems; the rotating drive component includes motor No. 3, driving gear and fixed gear, which can accurately control the rotation of the connecting plate around the axis of the support column, so that the monitoring equipment can quickly and accurately adjust the observation angle, capture targets and track activities. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the limit rod of the utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of the driving gear of the utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of the driving wheel of the utility model.
[0021] In the figure: 1. Support column; 2. Fixed frame; 3. Rotating ring; 4. Fixed gear; 5. Driving wheel; 6. Connecting plate; 8. Motor No. 1; 9. Rotating axis; 10. Connecting frame; 11. Motor No. 2; 12. AI camera; 13. Motion guide rail; 14. Limiting slot; 15. Motor No. 3; 16. Driving gear; 17. Limiting rod; 18. Motor No. 4. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0022] 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 embodiments described 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 making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0023] See also Figure 1 、 2 As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the utility model provides a technical solution: a natural gas unmanned station monitoring device, comprising: a moving guide rail 13, the moving guide rail 13 is a round tube with a limit groove 14 on the outside, and the moving guide rail 13 is a straight, arc-shaped or annular structure; a support column 1 is placed on the outside of the moving guide rail 13, and two driving wheels 5 are provided in the middle of the support column 1 to fit with the moving guide rail 13, and rubber pads are provided on the outside of the driving wheels 5 to increase the friction between the driving wheels 5 and the moving guide rail 13, and the moving guide rail 13 is squeezed by the two driving wheels 5 to drive the equipment to move along the moving guide rail 13; a rotating ring 3 is rotatably placed on the outside of the support column 1, and a connecting plate 6 is fixed to the outside of the rotating ring 3, and a rotating driving part is installed on one side of the connecting plate 6 to drive the connecting plate 6 to rotate around the axis of the support column 1; an AI camera 12 is movably placed on the outside of the connecting plate 6, and an adjustment mechanism is provided on the outside of the AI camera 12. The AI camera 12 is a Huawei Smart Selection Seagull 2.5K HQ8C gimbal, which is used to adjust the elevation and rotation of the AI camera 12.
[0024] It should be noted that the present invention sets a corresponding motion guide rail 13 according to the actual scene of the natural gas station, and determines its patrol monitoring route through the motion guide rail 13. Under the squeezing and rotation of the driving wheel 5, the driving wheel 5 drives the device to move along the motion guide rail 13, and the rotation drive part can drive the rotating ring 3 to rotate around the center of the support column 1. At the same time, the AI camera 12 can rotate along the Z axis under the action of the No. 1 motor 8, and under the action of the No. 2 motor 11, the AI camera 12 rotates around the output shaft of the No. 2 motor 11. The AI camera can detect and track targets such as people and vehicles in real time through deep learning algorithms, and transmit information to the unmanned sentry system of the station. It can analyze the actions and behaviors in the scene, detect abnormal activities and issue alarms in time, and support the rapid identification of the identities of people entering and leaving, thereby improving safety management efficiency. The motion guide rail is set according to the actual needs of the natural gas station, and the automatic movement and rotation of the equipment are realized through the driving wheel and the rotation drive component. The flexible adjustment mechanism of the AI camera enables the monitoring equipment to obtain a complete monitoring field of view at different angles and directions, thereby improving safety monitoring efficiency and coverage.
[0025] See also Figure 1 、 2 As shown in Figures 3 and 3, a rectangular fixed frame 2 is fixedly connected to the middle of the support column 1. A limiting rod 17 that cooperates with the limiting groove 14 is rotatably connected to the middle of the fixed frame 2. Two driving wheels 5 are rotatably installed in the fixed frame 2. The two driving wheels 5 are located on both sides of the motion guide rail 13. A No. 4 motor 18 is fixedly connected to the inside of the support column 1, and the output end of the No. 4 motor 18 is fixedly connected to one of the driving wheels 5.
[0026] It should be noted that the two driving wheels 5 of the utility model are installed inside the fixed frame 2 and are located on both sides of the moving guide rail 13. The output end of the No. 4 motor is fixedly connected to one of the driving wheels 5, so that the driving wheel is driven by the No. 4 motor 18. The rotation of the driving wheel 5 is controlled by the No. 4 motor 18, which can realize the positioning and movement path adjustment of the equipment. The middle part of the fixed frame 2 is rotatably connected to the limiting rod 17, and the limiting rod 17 is slidably connected to the limiting groove 14 on the moving guide rail 13, so that the support column 1 moves along the limiting groove 14 when moving, to prevent it from spinning around the moving guide rail 13 during movement.
[0027] See also Figure 2 、 3 As shown, the rotary drive unit includes a No. 3 motor 15 fixedly connected to the inside of the connecting plate 6 , the output end of the No. 3 motor 15 is fixedly connected to a driving gear 16 , and one end of the support column 1 is fixedly connected to a fixed gear 4 meshing with the driving gear 16 .
[0028] It should be noted that the No. 3 motor 15 of the present invention drives the driving gear 16 to rotate, and the driving gear 16 engages with the fixed gear 4. Under the reaction of the force, the connecting plate 6 drives the rotating ring 3 to rotate on the outside of the support column 1, thereby realizing the rotation of the connecting plate 6 around the axis of the support column 1 through gear transmission, so that the monitoring equipment can perform all-round angle adjustment in the vertical direction, thereby covering a wider monitoring area and angle requirements.
[0029] See also Figure 1 、 2 As shown in Figure 3, the outer side of the connecting plate 6 is fixedly connected to the No. 1 motor 8, the output end of the No. 1 motor 8 passes through the connecting plate 6 and is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 9, the end of the rotating shaft 9 is rotatably connected to the connecting frame 10, the outer side of the connecting frame 10 is fixedly connected to the No. 2 motor 11, the output end of the No. 2 motor 11 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 9, and the AI camera 12 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting frame 10.
[0030] It should be noted that a battery and a control circuit board are provided inside the connecting plate 6 of the utility model. During the rotation of the rotating ring 3, the No. 1 motor 8 drives the AI camera 12 to rotate through the rotating shaft 9, so that when the connecting frame 10 is perpendicular to the ground, the AI camera 12 is in a horizontal state. When the connecting frame 10 is parallel to the ground, the AI camera 12 can be rotated vertically downward, and the No. 2 motor 11 can adjust the angle between the AI camera 12 and the rotating shaft 9, so that the monitoring equipment can flexibly adjust the viewing angle and monitoring range to adapt to different monitoring needs and scene changes.
[0031] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "coaxial", "bottom", "one end", "top", "middle", "the other end", "upper", "one side", "top", "inside", "front", "center", "two ends", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.
[0032] In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" and "fourth" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or suggesting relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first", "second", "third" and "fourth" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature.
[0033] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly stipulated and limited, the terms "install", "set", "connect", "fix", "screw" and the like should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrated connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. Unless otherwise clearly defined, ordinary technicians in this field can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention according to the specific circumstances.
[0034] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A natural gas unmanned station monitoring device, characterized by: include: A motion guide rail (13), the motion guide rail (13) is a round tube with a limiting groove (14) provided on the outer side; A support column (1), the support column (1) is placed outside the motion guide rail (13), and two driving wheels (5) are provided in the middle of the support column (1) and are in contact with the motion guide rail (13) for driving the device to move along the motion guide rail (13); A rotating ring (3), the rotating ring (3) is rotatably placed on the outside of the support column (1), a connecting plate (6) is fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating ring (3), and a rotating driving unit is installed on one side of the connecting plate (6) for driving the connecting plate (6) to rotate around the axis of the support column (1); An AI camera (12) is movably placed on the outside of the connecting plate (6), and an adjustment mechanism is provided on the outside of the AI camera (12) for adjusting the elevation angle and rotation of the AI camera (12).
2. The unmanned natural gas station monitoring equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rectangular fixed frame (2) is fixedly connected to the middle of the support column (1); a limiting rod (17) that cooperates with a limiting groove (14) is rotatably connected to the middle of the fixed frame (2); and the two driving wheels (5) are rotatably installed in the fixed frame (2).
3. The unmanned natural gas station monitoring equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The two driving wheels (5) are located on both sides of the motion guide rail (13), a fourth motor (18) is fixedly connected inside the support column (1), and an output end of the fourth motor (18) is fixedly connected to one of the driving wheels (5).
4. The unmanned natural gas station monitoring equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotary drive unit comprises a third motor (15) fixedly connected to the interior of the connecting plate (6); an output end of the third motor (15) is fixedly connected to a driving gear (16); and one end of the support column (1) is fixedly connected to a fixed gear (4) meshing with the driving gear (16).
5. The unmanned natural gas station monitoring equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A No. 1 motor (8) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the connecting plate (6), and an output end of the No. 1 motor (8) passes through the connecting plate (6) and is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft (9).
6. The unmanned natural gas station monitoring equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: The end of the rotating shaft (9) is rotatably connected to a connecting frame (10), a second motor (11) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the connecting frame (10), and an output end of the second motor (11) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (9).
7. The unmanned natural gas station monitoring equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: The AI camera (12) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting frame (10).