Inspection system

Abstract

To provide an inspection system having a function capable of performing an operation confirmation test of a smoke sensor without a test person entering a fire monitoring area.SOLUTION: The automatic mobile robot includes a mapping function of storing a movement path, an automatic movement function of moving to a position facing the smoke detector in accordance with the movement path stored by the mapping function by receiving a start command, and an automatic inspection function of starting the smoke generating device after the movement along the movement path is completed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an inspection system for conducting an operation confirmation test of a fire detector installed in a fire monitoring area. [Background technology]

[0002] Smoke detectors are installed in fire monitoring areas and detect fires early by detecting smoke. Smoke detectors are often installed in high places, such as ceilings in buildings, and dedicated smoke testers are available for testing the operation of smoke detectors (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2). In the case of heat detectors, which are fire detectors other than smoke detectors and detect fires by detecting heat, dedicated heating testers are used.

[0003] The conventional smoke application tester disclosed in Patent Document 1 is configured to spray test gas in a simulated fire smoke state onto a smoke detector to be checked for operation.

[0004] Furthermore, the conventional smoke application tester disclosed in Patent Document 2 uses a support rod with a smoke generator attached to the tip, making it possible to test the operation of smoke detectors installed at high places. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-109143 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-254365 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] In the prior art disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2, a tester enters a fire monitoring area where a smoke detector is installed and performs an operation confirmation test by manual operation using a smoke tester.

[0007] For example, if the smoke detectors to be tested are installed in each dwelling unit in a facility such as an apartment building that includes multiple dwelling units as its fire monitoring area, it is possible that some of the residents may not be in their dwelling units on the date the operation confirmation test is to be conducted. In order to complete the operation confirmation test for all dwelling units, it is necessary to arrange operation confirmation tests for the dwelling units that are not occupied on a separate date, which reduces the efficiency of the test work.

[0008] In addition, some residents may not be comfortable with examiners entering their homes.

[0009] The present disclosure has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide an inspection system that has the function of allowing testers to conduct operation confirmation tests on fire detectors without having to enter the fire monitoring area. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] The inspection system disclosed herein is an inspection system for conducting operation confirmation tests of fire detectors installed within a fire monitoring area, and includes an automatic mobile robot that moves within the fire monitoring area in which the fire detector to be tested is installed, and an airflow generating device mounted on the automatic mobile robot that generates a test airflow to be used in the operation confirmation test.The automatic mobile robot has a mapping function that stores a movement path from its current position to a position opposite the fire detector to be tested, an automatic movement function that, upon receiving an activation command, moves to a position opposite the fire detector according to the movement path stored by the mapping function, and an automatic inspection function that activates the airflow generating device after movement along the movement path is completed.

[0011] In addition, the inspection system disclosed herein is an inspection system for conducting operation confirmation tests of fire detectors installed in each of multiple dwelling units in a facility that includes multiple dwelling units as its fire monitoring area, and includes a housing information panel installed in each of the multiple dwelling units and connected to the fire detectors installed in each dwelling unit, an automatic mobile robot that moves within the dwelling unit in which the fire detector to be tested is installed, and an airflow generating device mounted on the automatic mobile robot that generates a test airflow to be used for the operation confirmation test, wherein the automatic mobile robot has a mapping function that stores a movement path from its current position to a position opposite the fire detector to be tested, an automatic movement function that receives an activation command via the housing information panel and moves to a position opposite the fire detector according to the movement path stored by the mapping function, and an automatic inspection function that activates the airflow generating device after movement along the movement path is completed. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] According to the present disclosure, an inspection system can be obtained that has the function of enabling a tester to conduct an operation confirmation test of a fire detector without entering the fire monitoring area. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] 1 is a functional block diagram of an inspection system according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a series of operations when an operation check test of a smoke detector is performed by the inspection system according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating each component of the first smoke generating device according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 4] FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific operation of the first smoke generating device according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating each component of the second smoke generating device according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 6] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific operation of the second smoke generating device according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating components of a third smoke generating device according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific operation of the third smoke generating device according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is an overall configuration diagram of a fire monitoring system to which an inspection system according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure is applied. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the layout of a first section included in a fire monitoring area to which an inspection system according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure is applied. [Figure 11] 10, showing the layout of a first section included in a fire monitoring area to which an inspection system according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure is applied. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the inspection system of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. The inspection system disclosed herein utilizes an automatic mobile robot that moves through a fire monitoring area and an airflow generating device mounted on the automatic mobile robot that generates a test airflow, thereby realizing a configuration that allows operation confirmation tests of fire detectors installed in a fire monitoring area to be conducted without test personnel having to enter the fire monitoring area.

[0015] Embodiment 1 1 is a functional block diagram of an inspection system according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. The inspection system according to the first embodiment is configured to include an automatic mobile robot 10 and a smoke generator (airflow generating device) 20, and is a system that performs an operation check test on smoke detectors installed in a fire monitoring area.

[0016] When conducting an operation confirmation test of a smoke detector, the autonomous mobile robot 10 moves within a fire monitoring area where the smoke detector to be tested is installed. Meanwhile, the smoke generating device 20 is mounted on the autonomous mobile robot 10 and has a smoke generating function for generating test smoke (test airflow) used in the operation confirmation test.

[0017] As shown in Fig. 1, the autonomous mobile robot 10 has a mapping function 11, an autonomous movement function 12, and an autonomous inspection function 13. The mapping function 11 is a function that memorizes the installation positions of the smoke detectors to be tested that are installed within the fire monitoring area, as well as memorizes its own current position as it moves, and determines a movement route with the current position as the starting point and the position opposite the smoke detector as the destination.

[0018] The automatic movement function 12 is a function that, upon receiving an activation command, automatically moves within the fire monitoring area, starting from the current position and moving to a position opposite the smoke detector according to the movement route stored by the mapping function.

[0019] The automatic inspection function 13 is a function that performs a test to confirm the operation of the smoke detector by outputting a smoke generation command (airflow generation command) and activating the smoke generator after the automatic movement function 12 has completed movement along the movement path, using test smoke generated by the smoke generation device.

[0020] Next, a description will be given of a series of operations of the inspection system according to Embodiment 1. Fig. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a series of operations when an operation check test of a smoke detector is carried out by the inspection system according to Embodiment 1 of the present disclosure.

[0021] In step S1, when the automatic mobile robot 10 equipped with the smoke generating device 20 receives an external activation command, it automatically moves to the position P2 directly below the smoke detector 30 by using the automatic movement function 12 along a movement path from the initial position P1 identified by the mapping function to the position P2 directly below the smoke detector 30.

[0022] In other words, by moving along the movement path to the position P2 directly below, the automatic mobile robot 10 can face the smoke generating device 20 mounted on the automatic mobile robot 10 to the smoke detector 30, and can automatically move to an appropriate position for using the smoke generating device 20 to perform an operation confirmation test of the smoke detector 30.

[0023] Next, in step S2, the autonomous mobile robot 10 activates the smoke generator 20 by outputting a smoke generation command after completing movement to position P2 directly below the smoke detector 30. Meanwhile, upon receiving the smoke generation command, the smoke generator 20 executes its smoke generation function and generates test smoke to be used in an operation confirmation test of the smoke detector 30.

[0024] Furthermore, the smoke generating device 20 generates test smoke for a predetermined period of time, and after the operation confirmation test of the smoke detector 30 is completed, such as by confirming that the operation indicator light of the smoke detector 30 (not shown) is lit, the smoke generating device 20 stops generating the test smoke and outputs a completion notification indicating that the operation confirmation test has been completed.

[0025] Next, in step S3, the autonomous mobile robot 10 receives the completion notification and automatically moves from the direct below position P2 back to the initial position P1, notifies the outside of the completion of the test, and then ends the series of processes. Note that the test completion information may be stored and notified by communication from the outside.

[0026] In order to use the test smoke generated by the smoke generating device 20 in an operation confirmation test of the smoke detector 30, it is important to provide a mechanism for reliably supplying test smoke to the smoke detector 30. As specific examples for realizing this mechanism, three specific examples, a first smoke generating device 20a, a second smoke generating device 20b, and a third smoke generating device 20c, will be individually described.

[0027] <First smoke generating device 20a> First smoke generation device 20a will be described with reference to Figures 3 and 4. Figure 3 is an explanatory diagram showing each component of first smoke generation device 20a according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. Also, Figure 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific operation of first smoke generation device 20a according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] The first smoke generating device 20a is configured to include a test smoke generating unit (test airflow generating unit) 21a, a rod-shaped unit 22a, and a control unit 23a. The first smoke generating device 20a is mounted on the automatic mobile robot 10, and can move to an appropriate position for conducting an operation confirmation test of the smoke detector 30 as the automatic mobile robot 10 moves.

[0029] The test smoke generating unit 21a is a mechanism for injecting test smoke from a nozzle (not shown).

[0030] The rod-shaped unit 22a is a mechanical part having a structure that is extendable in the height direction, and has one end attached to the automatic mobile robot 10 and the test smoke generating unit 21a attached to the other end. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which one end of the rod-shaped unit 22a is attached to a control unit 23a fixedly installed on the automatic mobile robot 10, instead of being attached to the automatic mobile robot 10.

[0031] The control unit 23a receives a smoke emission command output when the autonomous mobile robot 10 executes the automatic inspection function 13, and then performs the following operations in sequence. Action 1: Execute positioning control The control unit 23a controls the positioning of the extendable rod-shaped unit 22a so that the nozzle of the test smoke generating unit 21a attached to the other end of the rod-shaped unit 22a approaches the smoke detector 30 within a predetermined distance range.

[0032] Operation 2: Execution of operation confirmation test by smoke injection After completing the positioning control by Operation 1, the control unit 23a starts the test smoke generating unit 21a to inject test smoke from the nozzle for a predetermined time, thereby carrying out an operation check test.

[0033] Action 3: Execute the operation check test completion process After the operation confirmation test involving the injection of test smoke by operation 2 is completed, the control unit 23a stops the generation of test smoke by the test smoke generating unit 21a and performs positioning control to retract the extendable rod unit 22a and return it to its initial position. Furthermore, the control unit 23a generates a completion notification indicating that the operation confirmation test has been completed, and transmits the completion notification to the autonomous mobile robot 10.

[0034] 4(A) shows the state in which the extendable rod-shaped unit 22a has been retracted and returned to its initial position, while FIG. 4(B) shows the state in which the extendable rod-shaped unit 22a has been extended, the nozzle of the test smoke generating unit 21a has been positioned so as to come within a predetermined distance from the smoke detector 30, and test smoke has been sprayed.

[0035] With this configuration, the first smoke generating device 20a can conduct an operation confirmation test of the smoke detector 30 based on an external smoke generating command without the operation of a tester within the fire monitoring area.

[0036] <Second smoke generator 20b> Second smoke generation device 20b will be described with reference to Figures 5 and 6. Figure 5 is an explanatory diagram showing each component of second smoke generation device 20b according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. Also, Figure 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific operation of second smoke generation device 20b according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] The second smoke generating device 20b is configured with a test smoke generating unit 21b, a one-axis flying robot 22b, and a control unit 23b. The second smoke generating device 20b is mounted on the automatic mobile robot 10, and can move to an appropriate position for conducting an operation confirmation test of the smoke detector 30 as the automatic mobile robot 10 moves.

[0038] The test smoke generating unit 21b is a mechanism for injecting test smoke from a nozzle (not shown).

[0039] The single-axis flying robot 22b is equipped with a test smoke generating unit and is a mechanical part having a structure that allows it to fly up and down in the height direction.

[0040] The control unit 23b receives a smoke emission command output when the autonomous mobile robot 10 executes the automatic inspection function 13, and then performs the following operations in sequence. Action 1: Execute positioning control The control unit 23b controls the positioning of the uniaxial flying robot 22b, which can fly up and down, so that the nozzle of the test smoke generating unit 21b mounted on the uniaxial flying robot 22b approaches the smoke detector 30 within a predetermined distance range.

[0041] Operation 2: Execution of operation confirmation test by smoke injection After completing the positioning control by Operation 1, the control unit 23b starts the test smoke generating unit 21b to inject test smoke from the nozzle for a predetermined time, thereby carrying out an operation check test.

[0042] Action 3: Execute the operation check test completion process After the operation confirmation test involving the injection of test smoke by operation 2 is completed, the control unit 23b stops the generation of test smoke by the test smoke generation unit 21b and performs positioning control to lower the single-axis flying robot 22b and return it to its initial position. Furthermore, the control unit 23b generates a completion notification indicating that the operation confirmation test has been completed, and transmits the completion notification to the autonomous mobile robot 10.

[0043] 6(A) shows the state where the single-axis flying robot 22b is in the initial position above the control unit 23b, and FIG. 6(B) shows the state where the single-axis flying robot 22b has ascended, positioned the nozzle of the test smoke generating unit 21b so that it is within a predetermined distance from the smoke detector 30, and sprayed test smoke.

[0044] With this configuration, the second smoke generating device 20b can conduct an operation confirmation test of the smoke detector 30 based on an external smoke generating command without the operation of a tester within the fire monitoring area.

[0045] <Third Smoke Generator 20c> Third smoke generation device 20c will be described with reference to Figures 7 and 8. Figure 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each component of third smoke generation device 20c according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. Also, Figure 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific operation of third smoke generation device 20c according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0046] The third smoke generating device 20c is configured to include a test smoke generating unit 21c and a control unit 23c. The third smoke generating device 20c is mounted on the automatic mobile robot 10, and can move to an appropriate position for conducting an operation confirmation test of the smoke detector 30 as the automatic mobile robot 10 moves.

[0047] Unlike the above-described test smoke generating units 21a and 21b, the test smoke generating unit 21c is a mechanism that generates test smoke by forming a vortex ring that can be transported far away and injecting it from a nozzle (not shown). In other words, the test smoke generating unit 21c has a configuration that allows it to transmit test smoke toward the smoke detector 30 above while mounted on the autonomous mobile robot 10.

[0048] To briefly explain the vortex ring, by storing smoke inside the test smoke generating unit 21c like an air cannon and then spraying it out all at once, a vortex is generated at the nozzle (not shown), and the smoke rises in a cohesive state without diffusing, allowing it to reach the smoke detector 30.

[0049] The control unit 23c receives a smoke emission command output when the autonomous mobile robot 10 executes the automatic inspection function 13, and then performs the following operations in sequence.

[0050] Operation 1: Execution of operation confirmation test by smoke injection Since the automatic mobile robot 10 has already moved to a position directly below the smoke detector 30, the control unit 23c immediately activates the test smoke generating unit 21c, which forms a vortex ring that can transport the test smoke upward for a predetermined period of time and sprays it from the nozzle, thereby conducting an operation confirmation test.

[0051] Action 2: Execute the operation check test completion process After the operation confirmation test involving the injection of test smoke by operation 1 is completed, the control unit 23c stops the generation of test smoke by the test smoke generation unit 21c. Furthermore, the control unit 23c generates a completion notification indicating that the operation confirmation test has been completed, and transmits the completion notification to the automatic mobile robot 10.

[0052] 8(A) shows the initial state in which the test smoke generating unit 21c is located on the control unit 23c and is not generating test smoke, and FIG. 8(B) shows the state in which test smoke is injected from the test smoke generating unit 21c toward the smoke detector 30.

[0053] By having such a configuration, the third smoke generating device 20c can conduct an operation confirmation test of the smoke detector 30 based on an external smoke generating command without the operation of a tester within the fire monitoring area.

[0054] The test smoke generating unit 21c, which forms a vortex ring that can transport test smoke upward for a predetermined time and sprays it from a nozzle, can also be applied to a smoke application tester that is manually operated by a tester. By applying the test smoke generating unit 21c to a smoke application tester, a tester can easily perform an operation confirmation test of a smoke detector installed at a high place from the ground.

[0055] Furthermore, a cleaning robot that is widely used in homes or commercial facilities can be adopted as the automatic mobile robot described in the present embodiment 1. The cleaning robot has a function (SLAM: Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) that maps the floor plan of the room while cleaning.

[0056] SLAM is a technology that plays an important role in fields such as autonomous driving, drones, and robots. SLAM enables accurate navigation even in unknown environments by simultaneously estimating self-localization and creating an environmental map.

[0057] Therefore, by utilizing the self-location estimation and environmental map creation functions of SLAM as the mapping function 11, it is possible to identify the movement path to directly below the installation location of the smoke detector 30. As a result, the autonomous mobile robot 10 equipped with the smoke generator 20 can be automatically moved to a desired location in response to an external command, and the smoke generator 20 can be positioned opposite the smoke detector 30 to generate test smoke.

[0058] As described above, according to the first embodiment, it is possible to realize an inspection system having a function that enables a tester to carry out an operation check test of a smoke detector without entering a fire monitoring area.

[0059] Embodiment 2 In this second embodiment, an inspection system is constructed that includes an automatic mobile robot, a smoke generating device, and a housing information panel installed in the dwelling, and an operation confirmation test of the smoke detector installed in the dwelling is performed without an examiner having to enter the dwelling.

[0060] Fig. 9 is an overall configuration diagram of a fire monitoring system to which an inspection system according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure is applied. The fire monitoring system shown in Fig. 9 targets a facility including a control room and a plurality of dwelling units for fire monitoring.

[0061] 9 illustrates an example in which a plurality of dwelling units are divided into a plurality of sections, Section 1 to Section N. In the second embodiment, a specific example will be described in which the first floor of an N-story facility is divided into Section 1 and the Nth floor is divided into Section N, and a fire monitoring system is constructed.

[0062] Each of the multiple dwelling units is equipped with an in-dwelling fire prevention system 100. Figure 9 illustrates an example of an in-dwelling fire prevention system 100 in which a home information panel 110 connected to a smoke detector 30 is installed in each dwelling unit.

[0063] However, the dwelling unit fire prevention system 100 may also be configured to include other devices in addition to the smoke detector 30, such as fire detectors, sprinklers, emergency broadcasting equipment, and bells. Also, the smoke detector 30 and other devices may be installed not only inside the dwelling unit, but also in public areas such as hallways, but this is omitted from Figure 9.

[0064] Meanwhile, a dwelling unit receiver 210 is installed in the control room to centrally control the dwelling unit information panels 110 installed in each of the multiple dwelling units. The dwelling unit information panels 110 installed in each dwelling unit within the nth section (n is an integer from 1 to N) are connected to the dwelling unit receiver 210 via a signal line L(n). In the following explanation, when there is no need to particularly distinguish between sections, the line will simply be referred to as signal line L.

[0065] The housing information panel 110 provided in each dwelling unit is configured with an input / output control unit 111, an output unit 112, and an operation input unit 113. When a fire in the dwelling unit is detected by the smoke detector 30, the input / output control unit 111 notifies the resident of the dwelling unit of the detection of the fire via the output unit 112 by audio output, display output, etc., and also transmits a fire signal to the dwelling unit receiver 210 via the signal line L.

[0066] By operating the operation input unit 113, the resident can stop the sound output or check the detailed content while updating the display output.

[0067] On the other hand, the dwelling unit receiver 210 is configured to include an input / output control unit 211, an output unit 212, and an operation input unit 213. The input / output control unit 211 comprehensively monitors the status of a plurality of dwelling units.

[0068] When the input / output control unit 211 in the residential building receiver 210 receives a fire signal from the fire-detected dwelling unit via the signal line L, it notifies the dwelling unit in which the fire has been detected via the output unit 212 by audio output, display output, etc.

[0069] In this second embodiment, a technical feature is that an automatic mobile robot 10 equipped with a smoke generator 20 can be used to conduct an operation confirmation test of a smoke detector 30 in each dwelling unit included in the fire monitoring system shown in Figure 9, without an examiner having to enter the dwelling unit.

[0070] As explained above in the first embodiment using Figure 1, the automatic mobile robot 10 is equipped with a mapping function 11, an automatic movement function 12, and an automatic inspection function 13, and can move around the dwelling unit in which the smoke detector 30 to be tested is installed when conducting an operation confirmation test of the smoke detector 30 installed in each dwelling unit.

[0071] The mapping function 11 memorizes the installation location of the smoke detector to be tested, which is installed within the dwelling unit, which is the fire monitoring area, and also memorizes its own current location as it moves, and identifies the movement route with the current location as the starting point and the location opposite the smoke detector 30 as the destination point.

[0072] The automatic movement function 12 is a function that, upon receiving a start command, automatically moves within the dwelling unit, starting from the current position and moving to a position opposite the smoke detector 30 according to the movement route stored by the mapping function.

[0073] The automatic inspection function 13 is a function that performs a test to confirm the operation of the smoke detector using test smoke generated by outputting a smoke command and activating the smoke generator after the automatic movement function 12 has completed movement along the movement route.

[0074] Next, we will explain in detail the mechanism by which an inspection system according to the second embodiment can conduct an operation confirmation test of the smoke detector 30 without an inspector having to enter the dwelling, based on the specific layout of the facility that is the subject of fire monitoring.

[0075] 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the layout of a first section included in a fire monitoring area to which an inspection system according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure is applied. The first section in FIG. 10 corresponds to the first floor of the facility to be monitored for fire, and includes a control room and seven dwelling units, dwelling unit 1 to dwelling unit 7.

[0076] Although the second to Nth sections on the second to Nth floors are not shown in the figure, each of the dwelling units in the second to Nth sections is connected to the dwelling unit receiver 210 installed in the control room of the first section via signal lines L(2) to L(N), as shown in Figure 9 above, and is centrally controlled by the dwelling unit receiver 210.

[0077] A home information panel 110(n) and a smoke detector 30(n) connected to the home information panel 110(n) are installed in a dwelling unit n (n is an integer between 1 and 7) in the first section. Furthermore, an automatic mobile robot 10(n) equipped with a smoke generator 20(n) is installed in the dwelling unit n to conduct an operation confirmation test of the smoke detector 30(n).

[0078] On the other hand, a dwelling unit receiver 210 is installed in the management room.

[0079] The dwelling unit receiver 210 is connected to the home information panels 110(1) to 110(7) in the first section via signal line L(1), and can perform overall control of the home information panels 110(1) to 110(7). Therefore, when a fire is detected by the smoke detector 30(n), the dwelling unit receiver 210 can perform overall control by receiving a fire signal transmitted from the home information panel 110(n) via signal line L(1).

[0080] Furthermore, when it is desired to conduct an operation confirmation test of the smoke detector 30(n) installed in the dwelling unit n, the dwelling unit receiver 210 according to the second embodiment can send a start-up command to the housing information panel 110(n) via the signal line L(1).

[0081] The automatic mobile robot 10(n) in the dwelling unit n receives the activation command sent from the dwelling unit receiver 210 via the housing information panel 110(n), and performs a series of operations using the mapping function, automatic movement function, and the automatic inspection function to conduct an operation confirmation test of the smoke detector 30(n).

[0082] As a result, it becomes possible to remotely control an operation check test of the smoke detector 30(n) without an examiner having to enter the dwelling unit n. Therefore, even if there is no resident in the dwelling unit n, an operation check test of the smoke detector 30(n) can be performed.

[0083] In Figure 10, we have explained the case where an activation command is output from the dwelling unit receiver 210 when starting an operation confirmation test of the smoke detector 30, but the configuration for sending an activation command to the housing information panel 110(n) is not limited to this.

[0084] Fig. 11 is an explanatory diagram different from Fig. 10, showing the layout of a first section included in a fire monitoring area to which an inspection system according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure is applied. Fig. 11 illustrates a configuration in which an outdoor inspection device 120(n) (n is an integer from 1 to 7) installed outside dwelling unit n is added to the layout shown in Fig. 10.

[0085] The outdoor inspection device 120(n) is communicatively connected to the home information panel 110(n) and is installed outside the dwelling unit. When the outdoor inspection device 120(n) wishes to conduct an operation check test of the smoke detector 30(n) installed in the dwelling unit n, it can send an activation command to the home information panel 110(n).

[0086] That is, the tester can transmit a start command generated by operating the outdoor checker 120(n) installed outside the dwelling unit to the home information panel 110(n).

[0087] The automatic mobile robot 10(n) in the dwelling unit n receives the activation command sent from the outdoor inspection device 120(n) via the housing information panel 110(n), and performs a series of operations using the mapping function, automatic movement function, and the automatic inspection function to conduct an operation confirmation test of the smoke detector 30(n).

[0088] As a result, it becomes possible for an examiner to conduct an operation confirmation test of the smoke detector 30(n) based on operations from outside the dwelling unit without entering the dwelling unit n. Therefore, even when there are no residents in the dwelling unit n, an operation confirmation test of the smoke detector 30(n) can be conducted.

[0089] As described above, according to the second embodiment, by constructing a configuration that further includes a housing information panel in addition to an automatic mobile robot and a smoke generating device, it is possible to realize an inspection system that has the function of conducting a smoke detector operation confirmation test without the tester having to enter the dwelling unit, which is the fire monitoring area.

[0090] In addition, when a cleaning robot is used as an automatic mobile robot, the cleaning robot is always stored, and the position of the charging device that charges it is set as the initial position P1, and the charging device and the home information panel 110 are capable of communicating with each other, so that the cleaning robot receives start-up commands via the charging device.

[0091] It is also possible to provide an imaging unit and a storage unit in the autonomous mobile robot 10 or the smoke generating device 20 used in the first and second embodiments, so that the display status of the smoke detector can be monitored. By adopting such a configuration, the display status corresponding to the operation check test results can be visually confirmed, and the test results can be saved.

[0092] In the first and second embodiments, the smoke detector 30 is used as the fire detector, but the fire detector may be a heat detector or the like. In the case of a heat detector, the smoke generating device 20 is a heat generating device, and the test smoke as the test airflow is the test heat. Any other detector may also be used as long as it can emit the test airflow. [Explanation of symbols]

[0093] 10 Automatic mobile robot, 11 Mapping function, 12 Automatic mobile function, 13 Automatic inspection function, 20, 20a, 20b, 20c Smoke generator (airflow generator), 21a, 21b, 21c Test smoke generation unit (test airflow generation unit), 22a Rod-shaped unit, 22b Single-axis flying robot, 23a, 23b, 23c Control unit, 30 Smoke detector, 100 Fire prevention equipment in dwelling, 110 Housing information panel, 111 Input / output control unit, 112 Output unit, 113 Operation input unit, 120 Outdoor inspection device, 210 Residential building receiver, 211 Input / output control unit, 212 Output unit, 213 Operation input unit.

Claims

1. An inspection system for conducting an operation confirmation test of a fire detector installed in a fire monitoring area, an automatic mobile robot that moves within the fire monitoring area in which the fire detector to be tested is installed; an airflow generating device mounted on the automatic mobile robot and configured to generate a test airflow used in the operation confirmation test; Equipped with The autonomous mobile robot comprises: a mapping function for storing a movement path from a current position to a position facing the fire detector to be tested; an automatic movement function that, upon receiving an activation command, moves to a position facing the fire detector according to the movement path stored by the mapping function; an automatic inspection function that activates the airflow generating device after the movement along the movement path is completed; An inspection system having:

2. An inspection system for conducting an operation confirmation test of a fire detector installed in each of a plurality of dwelling units in a facility including a plurality of dwelling units as a fire monitoring area, a housing information panel installed in each of the plurality of dwelling units and connected to the fire detectors installed in each dwelling unit; An automated mobile robot that moves around the apartment where the fire detector to be tested is installed, an airflow generating device mounted on the automatic mobile robot and configured to generate a test airflow used in the operation confirmation test; Equipped with The autonomous mobile robot comprises: a mapping function for storing a movement path from a current position to a position facing the fire detector to be tested; an automatic movement function that receives a start command via the home information panel and moves to a position facing the fire detector according to the movement path stored by the mapping function; an automatic inspection function that activates the airflow generating device after the movement along the movement path is completed; An inspection system having:

3. A residential building receiver that controls the residential information panel Furthermore, The automatic mobile robot receives the activation command transmitted from the dwelling building receiver via the housing information panel, and thereby performs a series of operations based on the automatic movement function and the automatic inspection function. The inspection system of claim 2 .

4. Further provided is an outdoor inspection device installed outside each of the plurality of dwelling units, The automatic mobile robot receives the activation command transmitted from the outdoor inspection device via the home information panel, and thereby performs a series of operations based on the automatic movement function and the automatic inspection function. The inspection system of claim 2 .

5. The airflow generating device is a test airflow generating unit that injects the test airflow from a nozzle; a rod-shaped unit having a structure that is extendable in the height direction, one end of which is attached to the automatic mobile robot, and the other end of which is attached to the test airflow generating unit; a control unit that receives an airflow generation command output by the automatic mobile robot when the automatic inspection function is performed, performs positioning control of the extendable rod-shaped unit so that the nozzle of the test airflow generation unit attached to the other end of the rod-shaped unit approaches the fire detector within a predetermined distance range, and then starts the test airflow generation unit to spray the test airflow from the nozzle, thereby performing the operation confirmation test; 5. The inspection system according to claim 1, further comprising:

6. The airflow generating device is a test airflow generating unit that injects the test airflow from a nozzle; a uniaxial flying robot equipped with the test airflow generating unit and capable of flying up and down in the height direction; a control unit that receives an airflow generation command output by the automatic mobile robot when the automatic inspection function is performed, and performs positioning control of the uniaxial flying robot capable of vertical flight so that the nozzle of the test airflow generation unit mounted on the uniaxial flying robot approaches within a predetermined distance range of the fire detector, and then starts the test airflow generation unit to spray the test airflow from the nozzle, thereby performing the operation confirmation test; 5. The inspection system according to claim 1, further comprising:

7. The airflow generating device is a test airflow generating unit that generates the test airflow by forming a vortex ring that can be transported far away and injecting it from a nozzle; a control unit that receives an airflow generation command output by the automatic mobile robot when the automatic inspection function is performed, activates the test airflow generation unit, and sprays the test airflow from the nozzle toward an area above where the fire detector is installed, thereby performing the operation confirmation test; 5. The inspection system according to claim 1, further comprising:

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