Monitoring system for environment in tunnel

By designing an environmental monitoring system inside the tunnel, the problem of unfavorable driving environment inside the sunken tunnel was solved, and the system was able to automatically identify and eliminate adverse factors, thereby improving driving safety.

CN224035969UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-24THE SECOND ENG COMPANY OF CCCC FOURTH HARBOR ENG
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-25
Publication Date
2026-03-24

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Technical Problem

Existing technologies cannot effectively eliminate adverse driving environment factors in sunken tunnels, affecting driver safety.

Method used

A tunnel environment monitoring system was designed, including an environment and equipment monitoring unit, a fire alarm unit, a tunnel health monitoring unit, and a traffic control unit. The system uses data communication and automatic control devices to identify and eliminate adverse environmental factors and adjust traffic conditions.

Benefits of technology

It improves the safety of the driving environment inside the tunnel by automatically identifying and controlling environmental factors inside the tunnel, thereby enhancing safety during the driving process.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of tunnel driving environment monitoring, in particular to a monitoring system for an environment in a tunnel, which comprises an environment and equipment monitoring unit used for monitoring conditions of a tunnel environment, a power system, tunnel ventilation, drainage and illumination; the fire alarm unit is used for monitoring whether a fire breaks out in the tunnel or not; the tunnel health monitoring unit is used for monitoring and early warning structural safety in the tunnel; the traffic control unit is used for monitoring and adjusting the traffic condition in the tunnel; a management center; the environment and equipment monitoring unit, the fire alarm unit and the tunnel health monitoring unit are respectively in communication connection with the traffic control unit and the management center. According to the method and the device, the defects that in the prior art, an environment instrument in a tunnel can recognize the driving environment in the tunnel, but environment factors, which are not beneficial to driving, of the tunnel cannot be eliminated, and the personal safety of a driver is not facilitated are overcome.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of tunnel driving environment monitoring, particularly relates to a monitoring system of tunnel internal environment. BACKGROUND

[0002] The sunken tunnel is a special tunnel form, which is a closed passage built at the bottom of water body or deep underground, used for crossing rivers, straits, lakes or bays and other water areas.

[0003] The sunken tunnel, especially the tunnel arranged at the bottom of water, needs good sealing property, so if the fire and other accidents occur inside the tunnel, the driving environment of the driver will be affected, but the prior art cannot eliminate these adverse environmental factors for driving, which is not conducive to the personal safety of the driver. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0004] The utility model aims at overcoming the insufficiency that the tunnel internal environment instrument can identify the driving environment inside the tunnel in the prior art, but cannot eliminate the adverse environmental factors for driving of the tunnel, which is not conducive to the personal safety of the driver, and provides a monitoring system of tunnel internal environment.

[0005] In the first aspect, the utility model provides a monitoring system of tunnel internal environment, which comprises:

[0006] The environment and equipment monitoring unit is used for monitoring the conditions of tunnel environment, power system, tunnel ventilation, drainage and lighting;

[0007] The fire alarm unit is used for monitoring whether there is a fire in the tunnel;

[0008] The tunnel health monitoring unit is used for monitoring and warning the structural safety inside the tunnel;

[0009] The traffic control unit is used for monitoring and adjusting the traffic conditions inside the tunnel;

[0010] The traffic control unit is in communication connection with the equipment monitoring unit, the fire alarm unit and the tunnel health monitoring unit respectively;

[0011] The management center is in communication connection with the equipment monitoring unit, the fire alarm unit and the tunnel health monitoring unit respectively.

[0012] Preferably, the environment and equipment monitoring unit comprises:

[0013] The environment detection module is used for acquiring the environmental data inside the tunnel;

[0014] The power monitoring module is used for acquiring the power data of the equipment inside the tunnel;

[0015] A communication module is configured to transmit data acquired by the environment detection module and the power monitoring module.

[0016] The environment detection module and the power monitoring module are both communicatively connected to the traffic control unit and the management center via the communication module.

[0017] Preferably, the environment detection module comprises:

[0018] A VI / CO instrument is configured to monitor the concentration of carbon monoxide and the visibility inside the tunnel.

[0019] A NO2 detector is configured to monitor the concentration of NO2 inside the tunnel.

[0020] A fan is configured to ventilate the inside of the tunnel.

[0021] A wind speed and direction instrument is configured to monitor the wind speed and direction of the fan operating inside the tunnel.

[0022] A controller is configured to control the opening or closing of the fan, the wind direction and the wind speed of the fan.

[0023] The controller and the fan are communicatively connected.

[0024] The VI / CO instrument, the NO2 detector, the wind speed and direction instrument, and the controller are all communicatively connected to the communication module.

[0025] Preferably, the environment detection module further comprises:

[0026] A plurality of lighting assemblies are arranged inside the tunnel, and the brightness of the lighting assemblies can be adjusted.

[0027] A brightness detector is arranged at the exit and the entrance of the tunnel and is configured to monitor the brightness data at the exit and the entrance of the tunnel.

[0028] The lighting assemblies and the brightness detector are communicatively connected, and the brightness detector is communicatively connected to the communication module.

[0029] Preferably, the environment detection module further comprises a water immersion detector arranged at the upper part of the drainage ditch inside the tunnel, and the water immersion detector is communicatively connected to the communication module.

[0030] Preferably, the traffic control unit comprises:

[0031] A traffic monitoring module is configured to monitor the operating parameters of each lane inside the tunnel and upload the data to the system database.

[0032] A system database is configured to receive and store the data uploaded by the traffic monitoring module.

[0033] A judgment module is configured to make a corresponding traffic control scheme according to historical data in a system database based on corresponding parameters obtained by the traffic monitoring module, the fire alarm unit, the environment and equipment monitoring unit and the tunnel health monitoring unit.

[0034] A traffic indication module is configured to indicate vehicle operation inside the tunnel.

[0035] The traffic monitoring module is in communication connection with the system database and the judgment module, the system database is in communication connection with the judgment module, and the judgment module is in communication connection with the traffic indication module.

[0036] Preferably, the traffic monitoring module comprises a vehicle detector.

[0037] Preferably, the traffic indication module comprises a traffic indicator, a light-emitting signboard and a traffic information board, wherein the traffic information board is arranged at a tunnel entrance.

[0038] Preferably, the traffic information board is in communication connection with the fire alarm unit.

[0039] Preferably, the fire alarm unit comprises:

[0040] A detection module is configured to detect whether a fire occurs inside the tunnel.

[0041] An alarm module is configured to issue an alarm when a fire occurs inside the tunnel, and the alarm module is in communication connection with the management center.

[0042] A fire-fighting module is configured to take fire-fighting measures when a fire occurs inside the tunnel.

[0043] The detection module is in communication connection with the alarm module and the fire-fighting module.

[0044] Compared with the prior art, the tunnel internal environment monitoring system has the following beneficial effects:

[0045] The tunnel internal environment monitoring system comprises an environment and equipment monitoring unit, a fire alarm unit, a tunnel health monitoring unit, a traffic control unit and a management center, and the environment and equipment monitoring unit, the fire alarm unit and the tunnel health monitoring unit are in communication connection with the traffic control unit and the management center. The system can automatically identify the driving environment inside the tunnel according to data measured by the environment and equipment monitoring unit, the fire alarm unit, the tunnel health monitoring unit and the traffic control unit, control corresponding devices inside the tunnel to eliminate adverse environmental factors and improve the safety of the driving environment inside the tunnel. The system can also adjust the traffic inside the tunnel through the traffic control unit to improve the safety during driving as much as possible. The tunnel internal environment monitoring system can identify the driving environment inside the tunnel, eliminate adverse environmental factors that are not conducive to driving and improve the safety of the driver. Attached Figure Description

[0046] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the system communication architecture of a monitoring system for the environment inside a tunnel according to this utility model;

[0047] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the layout of a monitoring system for the environment inside a tunnel according to this utility model;

[0048] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the arrangement of temperature-sensing optical fibers in a monitoring system for the environment inside a tunnel according to this utility model.

[0049] Icons: 1-Environment and Equipment Monitoring Unit, 11-Environmental Detection Module, 101-VI / CO Analyzer, 102-NO2 Detector, 103-Fan, 104-Wind Speed / Wind Direction Indicator, 105-Controller, 106-Lighting Components, 107-Brightness Detector, 108-Water Immersion Detector, 12-Power Monitoring Module, 13-Communication Module, 2-Fire Alarm Unit, 21-Detection Module, 22-Alarm Module, 221-Alarm Button, 222-Audible and Visual Alarm, 223-Temperature Sensor, 23-Firefighting Module, 3-Tunnel Health Monitoring Unit, 4-Traffic Control Unit, 411-Vehicle Detector, 42-System Database, 43-Judgment Module, 44-Traffic Indication Module, 441-Traffic Indicator, 442-Illuminated Sign, 443-Traffic Information Board, 5-Management Center. Detailed Implementation

[0050] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to experimental examples and specific embodiments. However, this should not be construed as limiting the scope of the above-mentioned subject matter of the present invention to the following embodiments. All technologies implemented based on the content of the present invention fall within the scope of the present invention.

[0051] Unless otherwise specified, the use of terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "center," "inner," and "outer" to indicate orientation or positional relationships in the description of specific embodiments of this utility model is based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the utility model product / equipment / device is typically placed during use. These terms are merely for the purpose of facilitating the description of the utility model solution or simplifying the description in specific embodiments, enabling those skilled in the art to quickly understand the solution, and do not indicate or imply that a specific device / component / element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific positional relationship. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0052] In addition, if the terms "horizontal", "vertical", "overhanging", "parallel" and the like appear, it does not mean that the corresponding device / component / element is required to be absolutely horizontal or vertical or overhanging or parallel, but can be slightly inclined or have a deviation. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical", and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly inclined. Alternatively, it can be simplified to understand that the corresponding device / component / element is arranged in the direction of "horizontal", "vertical", "overhanging", "parallel" and the like, and can have an error / deviation of ±10% relative to the corresponding direction, more preferably an error / deviation of ±8%, more preferably an error / deviation of ±6%, more preferably an error / deviation of ±5%, more preferably an error / deviation of ±4%. As long as the corresponding device / component / element is within the error / deviation range, it can still achieve its role in the utility model scheme.

[0053] In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" and the like in the terms are only used to distinguish the same or similar components for description, and should not be understood as emphasizing or implying the relative importance of the specific components.

[0054] In addition, in the description of the embodiments of the utility model, "several", "a plurality of", "several" represent at least 2. It can be 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and the like in any case, and even more than 9.

[0055] In addition, in the description of the technical scheme of the utility model, unless otherwise specified / limited / limited, the terms "arrangement", "installation", "connection", "connection", "provided with", "laid", "arrangement" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or integrally connected, which can be welding, riveting, bolting, screw connection and other commonly used connection means in the art. The connection can be mechanical connection, electrical connection or communication connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or the communication between two elements.

[0056] Embodiment 1

[0057] As shown in Figure 1 A tunnel environment monitoring system, comprising:

[0058] An environment and device monitoring unit 1 for monitoring the tunnel environment, power system, tunnel ventilation, drainage and lighting conditions;

[0059] A fire alarm unit 2 for monitoring whether there is a fire in the tunnel;

[0060] A tunnel health monitoring unit 3 for monitoring and warning the structural safety of the tunnel interior;

[0061] The traffic control unit 4 is used to monitor and adjust the traffic condition inside the tunnel.

[0062] The traffic control unit 4 is in communication connection with the equipment monitoring unit 1, the fire alarm unit 2 and the tunnel health monitoring unit 3 respectively.

[0063] The management center 5 is in communication connection with the equipment monitoring unit 1, the fire alarm unit 2 and the tunnel health monitoring unit 3 respectively.

[0064] The present application can not only automatically identify the driving environment inside the tunnel according to the data measured by the environment and equipment monitoring unit 1, the fire alarm unit 2, the tunnel health monitoring unit 3 and the traffic control unit 4, and control the corresponding devices inside the tunnel to eliminate the adverse environmental factors, but also can adjust the traffic condition inside the tunnel through the traffic control unit 4 to improve the safety during driving as much as possible.

[0065] Embodiment 2

[0066] The present embodiment is a further improvement of embodiment 1, and the repeated contents will not be described again. As shown in Figures 1-3 Preferably, the environment and equipment monitoring unit 1 comprises:

[0067] The environment detection module 11 is used to obtain the environmental data inside the tunnel.

[0068] The power monitoring module 12 is used to obtain the power data of the equipment inside the tunnel.

[0069] The communication module 13 is used to transmit the data obtained by the environment detection module 11 and the power monitoring module 12.

[0070] The environment detection module 11 and the power monitoring module 12 are both in communication connection with the traffic control unit 4 and the management center 5 through the communication module 13.

[0071] Preferably, the environment detection module 11 comprises:

[0072] The VI / CO instrument 101 is used to monitor the concentration of carbon monoxide and the visibility inside the tunnel.

[0073] The NO2 detector 102 is used to monitor the concentration of NO2 inside the tunnel.

[0074] The fan 103 is used for ventilation inside the tunnel.

[0075] The wind speed and direction instrument 104 is used to monitor the wind speed and direction of the operation of the fan 103 inside the tunnel.

[0076] The controller 105 is used to control the opening or closing of the fan 103, the wind direction and the wind speed of the fan 103.

[0077] The controller 105 is in communication connection with the fan 103.

[0078] The VI / CO meter 101, the NO2 detector 102, the wind speed and direction meter 104, and the controller 105 are in communication connection with the communication module 13. When the corresponding value detected by the VI / CO meter 101 or the NO2 detector 102 exceeds the threshold value, the controller 105 starts the fan 103, and uses the wind speed and direction meter 104 to monitor the operation of the fan 103. When the corresponding value detected by the VI / CO meter 101 or the NO2 detector 102 is less than the threshold value, the controller 105 stops the fan 103.

[0079] Preferably, the environment detection module 11 further comprises:

[0080] A plurality of lighting assemblies 106 are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the tunnel and arranged inside the tunnel, and the brightness of the lighting assemblies 106 can be adjusted;

[0081] A brightness detector 107 is arranged at the exit and the entrance of the tunnel, and is used to monitor the brightness data at the exit and the entrance of the tunnel;

[0082] The lighting assemblies 106 are in communication connection with the brightness detector 107, and the brightness detector 107 is in communication connection with the communication module 13. The brightness of the lighting assemblies 106 is adjusted according to the season, time or weather first, and then adjusted according to the data of the brightness detector 107, so as to save the operation cost as much as possible while avoiding the situation that the driver is dazzled.

[0083] Preferably, the environment detection module 11 further comprises a water immersion detector 108, which is arranged at the upper part of the drainage ditch inside the tunnel. The water immersion detector 108 is in communication connection with the communication module 13. When the water inside the drainage ditch overflows, the water immersion detector 108 gives a warning.

[0084] Preferably, the traffic control unit 4 comprises:

[0085] A traffic monitoring module, which is used to monitor the operation parameters of each lane inside the tunnel and upload the data to the system database 42;

[0086] The system database 42 receives and stores the data uploaded by the traffic monitoring module;

[0087] A judgment module 43, which makes the corresponding traffic control scheme according to the historical data in the system database 42 according to the corresponding parameters obtained by the traffic monitoring module, the fire alarm unit 2, the environment and equipment monitoring unit 1, and the tunnel health monitoring unit 3;

[0088] A traffic indication module 44, which is used to indicate the operation of the vehicles inside the tunnel;

[0089] The traffic monitoring module is connected to the system database 42 and the judgment module 43, respectively. The system database 42 is connected to the judgment module 43, and the judgment module 43 is connected to the traffic indication module 44.

[0090] Preferably, the traffic monitoring module includes a vehicle detector 411 for monitoring vehicle speed and traffic flow inside the tunnel.

[0091] Preferably, the traffic instruction module 44 includes: a traffic indicator 441, an illuminated sign 442, and a traffic information board 443, wherein the traffic information board 443 is located at the tunnel entrance.

[0092] Preferably, the traffic information board 443 and the fire alarm unit 2 are communicatively connected to display whether there is a fire inside the tunnel at the tunnel entrance.

[0093] Preferably, the fire alarm unit 2 includes:

[0094] Detection module 21 is used to detect whether a fire has occurred inside the tunnel;

[0095] Alarm module 22 is used to issue an alarm when a fire occurs inside the tunnel. Alarm module 22 is connected to management center 5.

[0096] Firefighting module 23 is responsible for taking firefighting measures in the event of a fire inside the tunnel.

[0097] The detection module 21 is communicatively connected to the alarm module 22 and the fire protection module 23, respectively.

[0098] Preferably, such as Figure 2 As shown, the alarm module 22 also includes: an alarm button 221, located on the tunnel sidewall 1.4m above the roadway surface, for manual alarm operation; an audible and visual alarm 222, located above the roadway surface, for warning vehicles inside the tunnel; and a temperature sensor 223, located on the tunnel ceiling, which will issue a warning when the cable or equipment temperature is too high. The alarm button 221, audible and visual alarm 222, and temperature sensor 223 are all spaced along the length of the tunnel, with the specific spacing determined based on actual conditions.

[0099] Preferably, the detection module 21 includes a temperature-sensing optical fiber arranged along the length of the tunnel.

[0100] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A monitoring system for the environment inside a tunnel, characterized in that, include: The environment and equipment monitoring unit (1) is used to monitor the tunnel environment, power system, tunnel ventilation, drainage and lighting conditions; Fire alarm unit (2) is used to monitor whether there is a fire inside the tunnel; Tunnel health monitoring unit (3) is used to monitor and provide early warning of structural safety inside the tunnel; Traffic control unit (4) is used to monitor and adjust traffic conditions inside the tunnel; The traffic control unit (4) is connected to the equipment monitoring unit (1), the fire alarm unit (2), and the tunnel health monitoring unit (3) respectively. The management center (5) is connected to the equipment monitoring unit (1), the fire alarm unit (2), and the tunnel health monitoring unit (3) respectively. The environment and equipment monitoring unit (1) includes: an environment detection module (11) for acquiring environmental data in the tunnel; a power monitoring module (12) for acquiring power data of equipment in the tunnel; and a communication module (13) for transmitting data acquired by the environment detection module (11) and the power monitoring module (12). The environment detection module (11) and the power monitoring module (12) are both connected to the traffic control unit (4) and the management center (5) through the communication module (13). The environmental monitoring module (11) also includes a water immersion monitor (108), which is located on the upper part of the drainage ditch inside the tunnel; the water immersion monitor (108) is connected to the communication module (13).

2. The monitoring system for the tunnel environment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The environmental monitoring module (11) includes: A VI / CO meter (101) is used to monitor the concentration of carbon monoxide and visibility inside the tunnel; The NO2 detector (102) is used to monitor the concentration of NO2 inside the tunnel; Fan (103) is used for ventilation inside the tunnel; An anemometer (104) is used to monitor the wind speed and direction of the ventilation fan (103) inside the tunnel; a controller (105) is used to control the opening or closing of the ventilation fan (103) and the wind direction and wind speed of the ventilation fan (103); The controller (105) and the fan (103) are connected in communication; the VI / CO meter (101), NO2 detector (102), wind speed-direction meter (104), and controller (105) are all connected in communication with the communication module (13).

3. The monitoring system for the tunnel environment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The environmental monitoring module (11) also includes: Several lighting components (106) are installed inside the tunnel, and the brightness of the lighting components (106) can be adjusted; A luminance detector (107) is installed at the tunnel exit and entrance to monitor luminance data at the tunnel entrance and exit. The lighting component (106) and the luminance detector (107) are connected in communication; and the luminance detector (107) is connected in communication with the communication module (13).

4. A monitoring system for the tunnel environment according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, Traffic control unit (4) includes: The traffic monitoring module is used to monitor the operating parameters of each lane inside the tunnel and upload them to the system database (42). The system database (42) receives and stores data uploaded by the traffic monitoring module; The judgment module (43) makes a corresponding traffic control plan based on the relevant parameters obtained by the traffic monitoring module, fire alarm unit (2), environment and equipment monitoring unit (1) and tunnel health monitoring unit (3) and the historical data in the system database (42). Traffic indication module (44) is used to indicate the movement of vehicles inside the tunnel; The traffic monitoring module is connected to the system database (42) and the judgment module (43) respectively. The system database (42) and the judgment module (43) are connected to each other, and the judgment module (43) and the traffic indication module (44) are connected to each other.

5. A monitoring system for the tunnel environment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The traffic monitoring module includes: vehicle detector (411).

6. A monitoring system for the tunnel environment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The traffic instruction module (44) includes: a traffic indicator (441), an illuminated sign (442), and a traffic information board (443), wherein the traffic information board (443) is located at the tunnel entrance.

7. A monitoring system for the tunnel environment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The traffic information board (443) and the fire alarm unit (2) are connected in communication.

8. A monitoring system for the tunnel environment according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, Fire alarm unit (2) includes: Detection module (21) is used to detect whether a fire has occurred inside the tunnel; The alarm module (22) is used to issue an alarm when a fire occurs inside the tunnel. The alarm module (22) is connected to the management center (5) for communication. The fire protection module (23) takes fire protection measures in the event of a fire inside the tunnel; the detection module (21) is connected to the alarm module (22) and the fire protection module (23) respectively.