Portable video and gas detector
Through a portable gas detector with integrated camera and wireless communication module, portability and signal transmission problems are solved, lightweight and fully functional gas detection and timely warning, and the safety of confined space operations is improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421979930.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-15
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-29
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-15
AI Technical Summary
Existing portable gas detection equipment is scattered and inconvenient in operation in confined spaces, and cannot transmit signals to the monitoring platform in time, affecting operation safety.
A portable video and gas detector was designed, integrating front camera, rear camera, gas sensor and other components, using wireless 4G, 5G and WIFI communication technologies, communicating with the monitoring platform through a wireless repeater, and supporting multi-device network alarms.
It realizes the lightness and functional integration of the equipment, ensures timely warning of gas detection, reduces safety hazards, and multi-equipment network alarms improve operational safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of gas detection, in particular to the detection of working environments in scenes such as confined space operations, special operations, and inspection operations, and specifically relates to a portable video and gas detector. Background Art
[0002] With the rapid development of modern petroleum, chemical, metallurgical and other industries, the demand for operation safety detection in these industries has become more urgent. Among them, confined space operations, special operations, inspection operations and other places urgently need a mobile detection equipment for real-time monitoring of the on-site working environment of operators, and it needs to have functions such as video shooting and gas detection.
[0003] A Chinese utility model patent (publication number CN219320251U, entitled "An Explosion-Proof Gas Monitoring System for Confined Space Operations") discloses an explosion-proof gas monitoring system for confined space operations. The system includes a gas monitoring device, a video surveillance device, and an antenna. The gas monitoring device monitors gas concentration; the video surveillance device captures images and transmits signals, with the video surveillance device and gas monitoring device connected via a signal connection; and the antenna connects the gas monitoring device to the video surveillance device and to a host computer, either directly connected to the video surveillance device or via a cable. While this system addresses the issues of explosion-proof gas monitoring and video surveillance for confined space operations, it requires multiple devices, including the gas monitoring device and the video surveillance device. This makes the system inconvenient to carry and the level of functional integration low, significantly impacting the operator's experience.
[0004] Therefore, providing a detection device that is lightweight, handheld, fully functional, and supports wireless network data transmission is an issue that needs to be urgently addressed. Utility Model Content
[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is:
[0006] The utility model provides a portable video and gas detector, comprising a housing and:
[0007] A front camera is provided on the housing, and is used to capture the front working scene;
[0008] A rear camera is provided on the housing, and is used to capture rear operation images;
[0009] A display screen is provided in the middle of the housing, the display screen being used to preview the image currently captured by the camera and display the real-time gas concentration value;
[0010] a gas detection plate disposed inside the housing;
[0011] The gas sensor is installed on the gas detection board, and the gas sensor is used to detect the current ambient gas concentration value in real time;
[0012] A mainboard is provided inside the housing, the mainboard being electrically connected to the front camera, the rear camera, the display screen, and the gas detection board, for processing and storing data;
[0013] A wireless communication module is provided on the mainboard, the wireless communication module is electrically connected to the mainboard and is used for wireless communication with the monitoring platform end;
[0014] A power supply battery disposed inside the housing;
[0015] A working indicator light is provided on the housing frame, the working indicator light is electrically connected to the mainboard and is used to indicate the working status of the detector;
[0016] A speaker provided on the housing, the speaker being electrically connected to the mainboard and configured to play voice intercoms with the monitoring platform and to sound an alarm;
[0017] A microphone is provided on the housing, the microphone being electrically connected to the mainboard and used for collecting sound information at the work site and for conducting voice communication with the monitoring platform;
[0018] An on / off button provided on the housing, electrically connected to the mainboard, and used to turn the device on and off;
[0019] An SOS button provided on the housing, electrically connected to the mainboard, and configured to send a distress signal to the monitoring platform;
[0020] A data sharing charging port provided on the housing, electrically connected to the mainboard, and used for charging the device and connecting to a computer;
[0021] An intercom button provided on the housing, electrically connected to the mainboard, and used for controlling voice intercom with the monitoring platform;
[0022] A volume button is provided on the housing, electrically connected to the mainboard, and is used to set the volume of the device.
[0023] Based on the above, the portable video and gas detector also includes an installation interface provided on the shell for installing a detachable back clip, a tripod bracket or a magnetic accessory.
[0024] Based on the above, the power button, SOS button, intercom button, and volume button are all designed in a warning manner.
[0025] Based on the above, the portable video and gas detector also includes a communication module arranged inside the shell, electrically connected to the main board, and used to realize the near-field wireless communication function of the device.
[0026] Based on the above, both the front camera and the rear camera are wide-angle cameras.
[0027] Based on the above, the portable video and gas detector transmits the monitoring data in the confined space to the monitoring platform through the wireless communication module and the wireless repeater set at the entrance and exit of the confined space.
[0028] Based on the above, the portable video and gas detector communicates with other portable video and gas detectors in a confined space through the wireless communication module and the wireless repeater.
[0029] Based on the above, the wireless communication module is a module with 4G, 5G and WIFI communication functions.
[0030] The present invention has substantial features and advancements over the prior art. Specifically:
[0031] The utility model effectively integrates components such as the front camera, rear camera, and gas sensor into the device through optimized structural design, making it light and handheld with complete functions.
[0032] This utility model adopts wireless 4G, 5G and WIFI transmission technologies, and communicates with the monitoring platform under the forwarding of wireless repeaters placed at the entrances and exits of confined spaces, thereby solving the problem that gas detectors in confined spaces cannot transmit signals to the monitoring platform in a timely manner, ensuring timely warnings and reducing safety hazards; multiple portable videos and gas detectors can be paired and networked through wireless communication. When one of the devices detects an abnormal gas concentration and alarms, other networked devices can also receive the alarm information and issue an audible and visual alarm. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0033] Figure 1 It is a front view of the portable video and gas detector of the utility model.
[0034] Figure 2 It is a rear view of the portable video and gas detector of the utility model.
[0035] Figure 3 This is an interior view of the portable video and gas detector of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0036] In order to more clearly understand the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of the present invention, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present application and the features therein can be combined with each other without conflict.
[0037] like Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, this embodiment provides a portable video and gas detector, including a housing 13 and:
[0038] A front camera 11 is provided on the upper front side of the shell 13, and is used to shoot the front working scene; the front camera 11 adopts a high-definition wide-angle camera and a night vision detection sensor to shoot high-quality video images even in relatively dark areas.
[0039] A rear camera 22 is provided on the upper rear side of the shell 13, and is used to shoot the rear working scene; the rear camera 22 adopts a high-definition wide-angle camera and is equipped with a fill light 23, so that the fill light 23 can be turned on for shooting operations in a small and dark working area.
[0040] A display screen 14 is provided on the front side of the middle portion of the housing 13 , and is used to preview the image currently captured by the camera and display the real-time gas concentration value.
[0041] A gas detection plate 31 is provided inside the housing 13 .
[0042] The gas sensor 32 is installed on the gas detection board 31 by plugging and unplugging. The gas sensor 32 is used to detect the current ambient gas concentration value in real time. The detection port 15 of the gas sensor 32 is set at the lower front side of the shell 13.
[0043] A main board 35 is provided on the inner side of the middle portion of the housing 13 and on the back side of the display screen 14. The main board 35 is electrically connected to the front camera 11, the rear camera 22, the display screen 15 and the gas detection board 31 for processing and storing data.
[0044] A wireless communication module is provided on the mainboard 35, and is electrically connected to the mainboard 35 for wireless communication with the monitoring platform. The wireless communication module is a module with 4G, 5G and WIFI communication functions.
[0045] The power supply battery 33 is arranged inside the middle portion of the housing 13 and on the back side of the mainboard 35 .
[0046] A working indicator light 16 is provided on the front frame of the upper portion of the housing 13 . The working indicator light 16 is electrically connected to the mainboard 35 and is used to indicate the working status of the detector.
[0047] The speakers 12 are arranged on both sides of the front camera 11 and are electrically connected to the main board 35 for playing voice intercom with the monitoring platform and issuing a sound alarm.
[0048] The microphone 10 is arranged on the upper side of the front camera 11 and is electrically connected to the main board 35 for collecting sound information at the work site and for conducting voice communication with the monitoring platform.
[0049] An on / off button 18 is provided on the right side frame of the housing 13 and is electrically connected to the mainboard 35 for turning the device on and off.
[0050] An SOS button 17 is provided on the right side frame of the housing 13 , electrically connected to the mainboard 35 , and used for sending a distress signal to the monitoring platform.
[0051] A data sharing charging port 19 is provided on the right side frame of the housing 13 , electrically connected to the mainboard 35 , and used for charging the device and connecting to a computer.
[0052] An intercom button 21 is provided on the left side frame of the housing 13 , is electrically connected to the mainboard 35 , and is used to control voice intercom with the monitoring platform.
[0053] A volume button 27 is provided on the left side frame of the housing 13 and is electrically connected to the mainboard 35 for setting the volume of the device.
[0054] The detachable back clip 24 is provided on the rear side of the middle portion of the housing 13. In other embodiments, the detachable back clip can be replaced with a triangular bracket or a magnetic fixing plate.
[0055] An NFC coil is provided inside the housing 13 and electrically connected to the mainboard 35 to realize the near-field wireless communication function of the device, so that operators can use the NFC function to report operations before use.
[0056] A lanyard hole 26 is provided on the lower rear side of the housing 13 .
[0057] Specifically, the power button, SOS button, intercom button, and volume button all adopt a warning design, that is, they are protruding buttons and designed in a dark color to make it easy for operators to find these buttons and facilitate operation.
[0058] In the portable video and gas detector of this embodiment, the gas sensor 32 is installed inside the shell, and multiple different types of sensors can be installed at the same time according to needs. The gas concentration in the external environment can be detected through the detection port 15 on the shell 13. When the device detects that the gas concentration in the environment is abnormal, the device will emit an audible, visual and vibration alarm.
[0059] The portable video and gas detector of this embodiment has a power button 18 to turn the device on and off. The working indicator light 16 is used to indicate the working status of the device. When the gas sensor 32 detects an abnormal gas concentration, the working indicator light 16 will emit a flashing alarm, and the flashing frequency of the indicator light will be different according to the different alarm levels. The front camera 11 takes pictures of the surrounding working environment in real time and previews the real-time pictures on the display screen 14. It can also be uploaded to the monitoring platform through its own wireless communication module; the microphone 10 and the speaker 12 are respectively used for voice intercom with the monitoring platform. When an abnormal environment is detected, the speaker 12 will emit an audible and visual alarm in combination with the working indicator light 16. When an abnormal operation occurs, the operator can also send a distress signal through the SOS distress button 17, which is sent to the supervision platform through the wireless network to notify the supervisor to immediately carry out rescue.
[0060] In this embodiment, the portable video and gas detector can transmit the detected video and gas data to the monitoring platform through a wireless network through a wireless repeater installed at the entrance and exit of the confined space, allowing supervisors to monitor the status information of the workers in real time through the platform; further, multiple portable video and gas detectors in the confined space can be paired and networked through wireless communication. When one of the devices detects an abnormal gas concentration and alarms, other networked devices can also receive the alarm information and issue an audible and visual alarm.
[0061] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any modifications or substitutions that can be easily conceived by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.
Claims
1. A portable video and gas detector, characterized in that: Includes housing and: A front camera is provided on the housing, and is used to capture the front working scene; A rear camera is provided on the housing, and is used to capture rear operation images; A display screen is provided in the middle of the housing, the display screen being used to preview the image currently captured by the camera and display the real-time gas concentration value; a gas detection plate disposed inside the housing; The gas sensor is installed on the gas detection board, and the gas sensor is used to detect the current ambient gas concentration value in real time; A mainboard is provided inside the housing, the mainboard being electrically connected to the front camera, the rear camera, the display screen, and the gas detection board, for processing and storing data; A wireless communication module is provided on the mainboard, the wireless communication module is electrically connected to the mainboard and is used for wireless communication with the monitoring platform end; A power supply battery disposed inside the housing; A working indicator light is provided on the housing frame, the working indicator light is electrically connected to the mainboard and is used to indicate the working status of the detector; A speaker provided on the housing, the speaker being electrically connected to the mainboard and configured to play voice intercoms with the monitoring platform and to sound an alarm; A microphone is provided on the housing, the microphone being electrically connected to the mainboard and used for collecting sound information at the work site and for conducting voice communication with the monitoring platform; An on / off button provided on the housing, electrically connected to the mainboard, and used to turn the device on and off; An SOS button provided on the housing, electrically connected to the mainboard, and configured to send a distress signal to the monitoring platform; A data sharing charging port provided on the housing, electrically connected to the mainboard, and used for charging the device and connecting to a computer; An intercom button provided on the housing, electrically connected to the mainboard, and used for controlling voice intercom with the monitoring platform; A volume button is provided on the housing, electrically connected to the mainboard, and is used to set the volume of the device.
2. The portable video and gas detector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The portable video and gas detector also includes an installation interface provided on the shell for installing a detachable back clip, a tripod bracket or a magnetic accessory.
3. The portable video and gas detector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power button, SOS button, intercom button, and volume button are all designed in a warning manner.
4. The portable video and gas detector according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The portable video and gas detector further comprises a communication module which is arranged inside the shell, electrically connected to the mainboard and is used to realize the near-field wireless communication function of the device.
5. The portable video and gas detector according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: Both the front camera and the rear camera are wide-angle cameras.
6. The portable video and gas detector according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The portable video and gas detector transmits the monitoring data in the confined space to the monitoring platform through the wireless communication module and the wireless repeater arranged at the entrance and exit of the confined space.
7. The portable video and gas detector according to claim 6, characterized in that: The portable video and gas detector communicates with other portable video and gas detectors in a confined space through the wireless communication module and the wireless repeater.
8. The portable video and gas detector according to claim 7, characterized in that: The wireless communication module is a module with 4G, 5G and WIFI communication functions.
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Explosion-proof gas monitoring system for operation in limited space
CN219320251U