WIND CONTROL DEVICE, WIND CONTROL METHOD, AND WIND CONTROL MODULE

Abstract

The wind control device (1100) is a wind control device that controls wind at a target position by controlling a wind control plate device having a wind control plate, and is equipped with a wind direction and wind speed acquisition unit (1110) that acquires wind direction and wind speed related to the target position, an external control related information acquisition unit (1120) that acquires external control related information which is information used to control an external wind control plate device other than the wind control plate device, and a drive control unit (1130) that controls the wind control plate device based on the wind direction and wind speed acquired by the wind direction and wind speed acquisition unit and the external control related information acquired by the external control information acquisition unit.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a wind control technique for controlling wind using a wind control plate that changes the wind direction. [Background technology]

[0002] Among conventional wind control technologies, there is a technology for controlling wind by using a plurality of panels arranged along a certain direction. For example, the "windbreak fence" described in Patent Document 1 is "a windbreak fence 10 in which windbreak panels 11, each having a wing-shaped cross section, are arranged in multiple stages at a predetermined interval in the vertical direction within a frame body 1, the windbreak panels 11 are rotatably supported by the frame body 1 with a rotating shaft rod 13 formed near the rear edge of the panel, the front edge of the panel 11 is placed on a support rod 12 provided in a part of the frame body 1 so that the cross section of the panel has a predetermined angle of attack, the wind blowing from the front edge side of the panel rotates the windbreak panel 1 around the rotating shaft rod 13, and the ventilation path between the windbreak panels 11 is controlled according to the wind force so that the windbreak panel 1 opens when there is no wind or a light wind and closes when there is a strong wind" (Summary of Patent Document 1). According to the "windbreak fence" described in Patent Document 1, the windbreak panels are arranged in a fixed direction, such as up and down, and this disrupts the wind and reduces the wind speed when allowing wind to pass through or blocking wind according to the wind's force when blowing in that fixed direction. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2010-018954 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, wind does not always blow in a constant direction. For example, wind that blows between buildings changes direction and speed from moment to moment depending on the structure of the building and the surrounding environment, and wind speeds can become stronger in certain areas. Conventional technologies including the "windbreak fence" described in Patent Document 1 had the problem that they were unable to control wind whose direction changes from moment to moment. The present disclosure is intended to solve the above-mentioned problems, and has an object to make it possible to control wind whose direction changes from moment to moment. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The wind control device of the present disclosure includes: A wind control device that controls wind at a target position by controlling a wind control plate device having a wind control plate, a wind direction and wind speed acquisition unit for acquiring a wind direction and wind speed related to the target position; an external control related information acquisition unit that acquires external control related information that is information used to control an external wind control plate device other than the wind control plate device; a drive control unit that controls the wind control plate device based on the wind direction and wind speed acquired by the wind direction and wind speed acquisition unit and the external control related information acquired by the external control related information acquisition unit; Equipped with: Effect of the Invention

[0006] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to advantageously control wind whose direction changes from moment to moment. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of a wind control device 1100 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an example of processing of the wind control device 1100 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the drive control unit 1130 in the wind control device 1100 of the present disclosure. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the process of the drive control unit 1130. [Diagram 5]FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of a wind control system 1A including a wind control device 1100A according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a usage image of a wind control system 1A including a wind control device 1100A of the present disclosure. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a wind control plate 1230A controlled by the wind control device 1100A of the present disclosure. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process of the wind control system 1A including the wind control device 1100A of the present disclosure. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of a wind control system 1B including a wind control device 1100B according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of processing of a wind control system 1B including a wind control device 1100B according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of processing of the wind control device 1100B according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of a wind control system 1C including a wind control device 1100C according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of processing of a wind control system 1C including a wind control device 1100C according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of processing by the target position wind direction and speed measurement module in the wind control system 1C according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the process of the wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110C in the wind control device 1100C according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the process of the drive control unit 1130C in the wind control device 1100C according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 17]FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a usage image of a wind control system 1C including a wind control device 1100C according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 18] FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a wind control plate 1230C controlled by a wind control device 1100C of the present disclosure. [Figure 19] FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of a wind control system 1D including a wind control device 1100D according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 20] FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of processing of a wind control system 1D including a wind control device 1100D according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 21] FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the process of the wind control device 1100D according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 22] FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a detailed example of the process of the wind control system 1D according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 23] FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of a wind control system 1E including a wind control device 1100E according to the fifth embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 24] FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of processing of a wind control system 1E including a wind control device 1100E according to the fifth embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 25] FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the process of the wind condition prediction module 3000 in the wind control system 1E according to the fifth embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 26] FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the process of the wind condition prediction module 3000 in the wind control system 1E according to the fifth embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 27] FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing of the wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110E and the target position predicted wind conditions acquisition unit 1160E in the wind control device 1100E according to the fifth embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 28] FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of processing by the drive control unit 1130E in the wind control device 1100E according to the fifth embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 29] FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of a drive control process using a target position predicted wind condition in a drive control unit 1130E of a wind control device 1100E according to the fifth embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 30] FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the process of the wind control system 1E including the wind control device 1100E according to the fifth embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 31] FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of a usage image of a wind control system 1E including a wind control device 1100E according to the fifth embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 32] FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example of a wind control plate 1230E controlled by a wind control device 1100E of the present disclosure. [Diagram 33] FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating a first example of a hardware configuration for realizing functions according to the configuration of the present disclosure. [Diagram 34] FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating a second example of a hardware configuration for realizing the functions according to the configuration of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0008] In order to explain the present disclosure in more detail, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0009] Embodiment 1 In the first embodiment, a basic form of the present disclosure will be described.

[0010] An example of the configuration of the wind control device will be described. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of a wind control device 1100 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. The wind control device 1100 controls the wind at a target position by controlling a wind control plate device 1200 having a wind control plate.

[0011] The wind control device 1100 shown in FIG. 1 includes a wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110, an external control related information acquisition unit 1120, and a drive control unit 1130.

[0012] The wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110 acquires the wind direction and speed related to the target position. The wind direction and wind speed acquisition unit 1110 acquires the wind direction and wind speed related to the target position. The wind direction and wind speed related to the target position is, for example, the wind direction and wind speed measured at a predetermined target position or at a position where a wind direction control plate is arranged. The wind direction and speed acquired by the wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110 includes the wind direction and speed at the control plate position, which is the wind direction and speed measured at the position where the wind control plate is placed.

[0013] The external control related information acquisition unit 1120 acquires external control related information, which is information used to control an external wind control plate device 1200 other than the wind control plate device 1200 . The external control related information acquisition unit 1120 acquires external control related information, which is information used to control the external wind control plate device 1200 other than the wind control plate device 1200 , from the external wind control device 1100 .

[0014] The drive control unit 1130 controls a wind control plate device 1200 having a wind control plate. The drive control unit 1130 controls the wind control plate device 1200 based on the wind direction and speed acquired by the wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110 and the external control related information acquired by the external control related information acquisition unit 1120 . In addition to the above, the drive control unit 1130 determines the angle of the wind control plate based on previously set position information of each of the wind control plates, and outputs this as a wind control plate angle value. The drive control unit 1130 uses the inputted wind control plate angle value to output a control signal for controlling the wind control plate to an angle corresponding to the inputted wind control plate angle value. Specifically, the drive control unit 1130 may be a small computer such as a microcomputer. The drive control unit 1130 can, for example, command a state in which the wind is raised. When the wind speed at the target position is to be lowered, the drive control unit 1130 issues a command to the wind control plate device 1200 so that the state of the wind control plate is such that the wind is raised. Further, the drive control unit 1130 can, for example, command a state perpendicular to the ground surface. When the wind speed at the target position is to be reduced, the drive control unit 1130 issues a command to the wind control plate device 1200 so that the wind control plate is brought into a vertical state with respect to the ground surface. The ground surface includes artificial ground surfaces. Specifically, for example, when the target position is the ground such as a sidewalk, and the wind direction control modules are arranged horizontally relative to the ground surface, the drive control unit 1130 determines an angle at which the wind control plate is set vertically to the ground surface to direct the wind into the sky, and outputs the result as the wind control plate angle value. Further, the drive control unit 1130 can, for example, issue a command to generate wind to collide with wind passing through a wind control plate of another wind control module. When the drive control unit 1130 lowers the wind speed at the target position, it instructs the first wind control plate device 1200 to adjust the angle or direction of the wind control plate so that the wind controlled by the first wind control plate device 1200, which is the wind control plate device 1200 to be controlled, collides with wind controlled by the second wind control plate device 1200, which is a wind control plate device 1200 different from the first wind control plate device 1200.

[0015] The wind control device 1100 may be configured to include a control unit (not shown) and a storage unit (not shown) in addition to the above configuration. A control unit (not shown) controls the entire wind control device 1100. The control unit (not shown) starts up the wind control device 1100 in accordance with, for example, an external command, or shuts down or puts the wind control device 1100 into a sleep state. A storage unit (not shown) stores each data used by the wind control device 1100. For example, a storage unit (not shown) stores output (output data) by each component in the wind control device 1100, and outputs data requested by each component to the component that originated the request. This also applies to the other embodiments.

[0016] An example of the processing of the wind control device 1100 will be described. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an example of processing of the wind control device 1100 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. The process shown in Figure 2 is a wind control method for controlling wind at a target position by controlling a wind control plate device 1200 having a wind control plate, in which a wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110 acquires the wind direction and speed related to the target position, an external control related information acquisition unit 1120 acquires external control related information which is information used to control an external wind control plate device 1200 other than the wind control plate device 1200, and a drive control unit 1130 controls the wind control plate device 1200 based on the wind direction and speed acquired by the wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110 and the external control related information acquired by the external control related information acquisition unit 1120.

[0017] When starting the process, the wind control device 1100 first executes a wind direction and speed acquisition process (step ST110). In the wind direction and speed acquisition process, the wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110 of the wind control device 1100 acquires the wind direction and speed related to the target position. The wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110 acquires, for example, the wind direction and speed measured at a predetermined target position or at a position where a wind direction control plate is arranged. The wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110 outputs the acquired wind direction and speed to the drive control unit 1130.

[0018] Next, the wind control device 1100 executes an external control related information acquisition process (step ST120). In the external control related information acquisition process, the external control related information acquisition unit 1120 of the wind control device 1100 acquires external control related information, which is information used to control the external wind control plate device 1200 other than the wind control plate device 1200, from the external wind control device 1100. The external control related information acquisition unit 1120 outputs the acquired external control related information to the drive control unit 1130.

[0019] Next, the wind control device 1100 executes a drive control process (step ST130). In the drive control process, the drive control unit 1130 of the wind control device 1100 controls the wind control plate device 1200 based on the wind direction and speed acquired by the wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110 and the external control related information acquired by the external control related information acquisition unit 1120. The drive control unit 1130 determines the angle of the wind control plate based on the above information as well as the previously set position information of each wind direction control plate, and outputs a control signal to the wind control plate device 1200 for controlling the wind control plate to the determined angle.

[0020] Next, the wind control device 1100 determines whether to end the process (step ST140). When it is determined not to end the process ("NO" in step ST140), the wind control device 1100 proceeds to the process in ST110 and repeats the process from ST110.

[0021] When it is determined that the process should be ended ("YES" in step ST140), the wind control device 1100 ends the process shown in FIG.

[0022] An example of the configuration of the drive control unit 1130 in the wind control device 1100 will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the drive control unit 1130 in the wind control device 1100 of the present disclosure. The drive control section 1130 shown in FIG. 3 includes a control value calculation section 1131 and a control signal generation section 1132.

[0023] The control value calculation unit 1131 calculates a control value based on the wind direction and speed acquired by the wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110 and the external control related information acquired by the external control related information acquisition unit 1120 . The control value calculation unit 1131 calculates a control value indicating, for example, the angle of the wind control plate. In addition to the above, the control value calculation unit 1131 determines the angle of the wind control plate based on the preset position information of each of the wind control plates, and outputs the determined angle to the control signal generation unit 1132 as a control value indicating the wind control plate angle.

[0024] The control signal generator 1132 generates a control signal using the control value received from the control value calculator 1131 . The control signal generating unit 1132 outputs the generated control signal to the wind control panel device 1200 .

[0025] The process of the drive control unit 1130 will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the process of the drive control unit 1130. When starting the process, the drive control section 1130 first executes a control value calculation process (step ST131). In the control value calculation process, the control value calculation unit 1131 of the drive control unit 1130 calculates a control value based on the wind direction and speed acquired by the wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110 and the external control related information acquired by the external control related information acquisition unit 1120. The control value calculation unit 1131 outputs the calculated control value to the control signal generation unit 1132 .

[0026] Next, the drive control section 1130 executes a control signal generation process (step ST132). In the control signal generation process, the control signal generation unit 1132 of the drive control unit 1130 generates a control signal using the control value received from the control value calculation unit 1131 . The control signal generating unit 1132 outputs the generated control signal to the wind control panel device 1200 (step ST133).

[0027] Next, the drive control unit 1130 ends the process shown in FIG. 4 or repeats the process shown in FIG.

[0028] A configuration example in which the wind control device 1100 is applied to the wind control system 1 will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of a wind control system 1A including a wind control device 1100A according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a usage image of a wind control system 1A including a wind control device 1100A of the present disclosure. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a wind control plate A controlled by the wind control device 1100A of the present disclosure.

[0029] The wind control system 1A is configured to include a plurality of wind control modules 1000A (1000A-1, 1000A-2, 1000A-3, ..., 1000A-n). The number (n) of wind control modules 1000A included in the wind control system 1A is appropriately set and designed according to the conditions of the location where the system is actually installed. Winds that propagate between buildings are generally called "building winds," and depending on the structure of the building and the surrounding environment, the wind direction and speed can change, and the wind speed can become stronger locally. If the wind speed becomes stronger near the sidewalk in particular, it can cause pedestrians to fall or damage installed objects. The wind control system 1A is used to control wind generated by the influence of structures such as buildings (6000-1, 6000-2), for example, as shown in FIG. In FIG. 6, wind control modules 1000A are placed on the walls of buildings (6000-1, 6000-2). The wind control module 1000A includes a wind control plate device 1200A as shown in Fig. 7, and is arranged so that the surface of the wind control plate can be perpendicular to the ground surface, for example. When arranged in this way and the surface of the wind control plate is perpendicular to the ground surface, the wind control plate can generate an updraft along the wall of the building via the surface of the wind control plate, and can release the wind from above the road.

[0030] Wind control modules 1000A (1000A-1, 1000A-2, 1000A-3, . . . , 1000A-n) control the wind at a target position by controlling the wind control plates. The multiple wind control modules 1000A may be arranged in a one-dimensional array or in a two-dimensional array. Additionally, multiple wind control modules 1000A may be arranged discretely. The arrangement information of each of the plurality of wind control modules 1000A is stored in advance as information in each wind direction control module. This enables each wind control module 1000A to control the wind, including the relative positions of each other. For example, if wind control modules 1000A are closely spaced, it is possible that wind redirected by one wind control module may hit another wind control module 1000A, or the winds may hit each other, causing turbulence, resulting in the wind speed at the target position that was being attempted to be reduced not being reduced. For this reason, in each wind control module 1000A, the wind is controlled while taking into consideration each other's locations (arrangement positions) and the angles of each other's wind control plates so that the wind with its changed direction flows. Wind control modules 1000A (1000A-1, 1000A-2, 1000A-3, . . . , 1000A-n) shown in FIG. 3 are configured to include a wind control device 1100A and a wind control plate device 1200A.

[0031] The wind control device 1100A has the same functions as the wind control device 1100 already described. The wind control device 1100A includes a wind direction and speed acquisition section 1110A, an external control related information acquisition section 1120A, and a drive control section 1130A.

[0032] The wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110A has the same functions as the wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110 already described. The external control related information acquisition unit 1120A has the same functions as the external control related information acquisition unit 1120 already described. The drive control section 1130A has the same functions as the drive control section 1130 already described.

[0033] The wind control plate device 1200A is a device that controls the angle of the wind control plate according to the wind control plate control signal input by the wind control device 1100A, and changes the wind direction and speed by blowing wind against the plate surface of the wind control plate. Specifically, possible designs include louver-like, plate-shaped wind control panels whose angle can be changed in one dimension, and circular or square wind control panels whose angle can be changed in two dimensions.

[0034] Wind control plate device 1200A shown in FIG. 3 includes wind direction and speed measuring section 1210, driving section 1220, and a wind control plate. The wind control plate device 1200A is configured, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, in such a manner that a plurality of wind control plates are provided in parallel and the angle of each wind control plate can be changed.

[0035] The wind direction and speed measuring unit 1210 measures the wind direction and speed at the control plate position, which is the wind direction and speed at the control plate position. The wind direction and speed measurement unit 1210 measures the wind direction and speed in the vicinity of the wind control plate, and outputs the measured wind direction and speed value. The wind direction and speed measuring unit 1210 may be, for example, a cup-type anemometer, a weathervane-type anemometer, or a means for monitoring windsocks.

[0036] The driving unit 1220 drives the wind control plate to change the angle according to the control signal received from the wind control device 1100 .

[0037] The wind control plate is made up of a plurality of plate-like members arranged side by side like louvers, and forms slits when in the open state.

[0038] An example of the processing performed by the wind control system 1 will now be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process of the wind control system 1A including the wind control device 1100A of the present disclosure. When starting the process, the wind control system 1A first executes a control plate position, wind direction, and wind speed acquisition process (step ST1100). In the control plate position wind direction and wind speed acquisition process, the wind direction and wind speed measurement unit 1210 of the wind control plate device 1200A of the wind control system 1A acquires the control plate position wind direction and wind speed, and outputs it to the wind control device 1100A. The wind control device 1100A of the wind control system 1A receives the control plate position, wind direction and wind speed from the wind control plate device 1200A.

[0039] Next, the wind control system 1A executes an external control related information acquisition process (step ST1200). In the external control related information acquisition process, the wind control device 1100A of the wind control system 1A acquires external control related information. The external control related information acquisition unit 1120A of the wind control device 1100A acquires the external control related information, which is information used to control the external wind control plate device 1200 other than the wind control plate device 1200, from the external wind control device 1100. The external control related information acquisition unit 1120A outputs the acquired external control related information to the drive control unit 1130A.

[0040] Next, the wind control system 1A executes the wind control process (step ST1300). In the wind control process, the drive control unit 1130A of the wind control device 1100A of the wind control system 1A controls the wind control panel device 1200 based on the wind direction and speed acquired by the wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110A and the external control related information acquired by the external control related information acquisition unit 1120A. The drive control unit 1130A determines the angle of the wind control plate based on the above information as well as the previously set position information of each wind direction control plate, and outputs a control signal to the wind control plate device 1200 for controlling the wind control plate to the determined angle.

[0041] Next, the wind control system 1A determines whether to end the process (step ST1400). When it is determined not to end the process (step ST1400 "NO"), the wind control device 1100 of the wind control system 1A proceeds to the process of ST1100 and repeats the process from ST1100. When it is determined that the process should be ended (step ST1400 "YES"), the wind control device 1100 ends the process shown in FIG.

[0042] With the above-described configuration, the wind control device can dynamically control the wind around buildings, the wind direction of which changes from moment to moment, by controlling multiple wind direction control plates while monitoring the target wind speed, thereby reducing the target wind speed.

[0043] The present disclosure has disclosed a wind control device configured as follows. A wind control device that controls wind at a target position by controlling a wind control plate device having a wind control plate, a wind direction and wind speed acquisition unit for acquiring a wind direction and wind speed related to the target position; an external control related information acquisition unit that acquires external control related information that is information used to control an external wind control plate device other than the wind control plate device; a drive control unit that controls the wind control plate device based on the wind direction and wind speed acquired by the wind direction and wind speed acquisition unit and the external control related information acquired by the external control related information acquisition unit; A wind control device comprising: As a result, the present disclosure has an effect of providing a wind control device that makes it possible to control wind whose direction changes from moment to moment.

[0044] This disclosure has presented a wind control method configured as follows. A wind control method for controlling wind at a target position by controlling a wind control plate device having a wind control plate, comprising: a wind direction and wind speed acquisition unit acquires a wind direction and wind speed related to the target position; An external control related information acquisition unit acquires external control related information, which is information used to control an external wind control plate device other than the wind control plate device. a drive control unit that controls the wind control plate device based on the wind direction and wind speed acquired by the wind direction and wind speed acquisition unit and the external control related information acquired by the external control related information acquisition unit; A wind control method comprising: As a result, the present disclosure has an effect of providing a wind control method that makes it possible to control wind whose direction changes from moment to moment.

[0045] This disclosure has presented a wind control module configured as follows. A wind control module that controls wind at a target position by controlling a wind control plate, The wind control plate; a wind direction and wind speed acquisition unit for acquiring a wind direction and wind speed related to the target position; an external control related information acquisition unit that acquires external control related information that is information used to control an external wind control plate other than the wind control plate; a drive control unit that outputs a control signal to command a state of the wind control plate based on the wind direction and wind speed acquired by the wind direction and wind speed acquisition unit and the external control related information acquired by the external control related information acquisition unit; A drive unit that changes the state of the wind control plate by driving in accordance with a control signal output from the drive control unit; A wind control module equipped with As a result, the present disclosure has an effect of providing a wind control module that makes it possible to control wind whose direction changes from moment to moment.

[0046] The present disclosure further discloses a wind control device configured as follows. The wind direction and wind speed acquired by the wind direction and wind speed acquisition unit is The wind direction and wind speed at the control plate position is measured at the position where the wind control plate is arranged. 4. A wind control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. As a result, the present disclosure has the effect of providing a wind control device that can reduce the number of components when the position where the wind control plate is arranged is close to the target position. Furthermore, the present disclosure achieves the same effects as those described above by applying the above configuration to the wind control method or the wind control module.

[0047] The present disclosure further discloses a wind control device configured as follows. When the wind speed at the target position is to be reduced, the drive control unit instructs the wind control plate device to change the state of the wind control plate to a state in which the wind is raised. A wind control device according to any one of claims 1 to 8. As a result, the present disclosure has the effect of providing a wind control device that can efficiently release wind that is likely to blow at a target position. Furthermore, the present disclosure achieves the same effects as those described above by applying the above configuration to the wind control method or the wind control module.

[0048] The present disclosure further discloses a wind control device configured as follows. When the drive control unit is to lower the wind speed at the target position, the drive control unit instructs the wind control plate device to be in a vertical state with respect to the ground surface (including an artificial ground surface). A wind control device according to any one of claims 1 to 8. As a result, the present disclosure has the effect of providing a wind control device that is capable of controlling wind that would blow at a target position to escape into the sky. Furthermore, the present disclosure achieves the same effects as those described above by applying the above configuration to the wind control method or the wind control module.

[0049] The present disclosure further discloses a wind control device configured as follows. When the wind speed at the target position is to be reduced, the drive control unit instructs the first wind control plate device to adjust the angle or direction of the wind control plate so that the wind controlled by the first wind control plate device, which is the wind control plate device to be controlled, collides with the wind controlled by the second wind control plate device, which is a wind control plate device different from the first wind control plate device. A wind control device according to any one of claims 1 to 8. As a result, the present disclosure has an advantage of being able to provide a wind control device that is capable of controlling wind so as to cancel out winds blowing from different directions. Furthermore, the present disclosure achieves the same effects as those described above by applying the above configuration to the wind control method or the wind control module.

[0050] Embodiment 2 In the second embodiment, a form will be described in which control-related information, which is information used by each wind control device for control, is shared between the wind control devices. In the description of the second embodiment, the same contents as those already described in the first embodiment may be omitted as appropriate.

[0051] A configuration example of the wind control device 1100 and the wind control system 1 will be described. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of a wind control system 1B including a wind control device 1100B according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure. The wind control system 1B has the same configuration as the wind control system 1A already described, and further has a function of sharing, between the wind control devices 1100, control-related information that is information used by each wind control device 1100 for control. The wind control system 1B is configured to include a plurality of wind control modules 1000B (1000B-1, 1000B-2, 1000B-3, . . . , 1000B-n). Wind control modules 1000B (1000B-1, 1000B-2, 1000B-3, . . . , 1000B-n) are configured to include a wind control device 1100B and a wind control plate device 1200B.

[0052] The wind control device 1100B has a function of providing control-related information to the other wind control devices 1100 in addition to the configuration of the wind control device 1100A. A wind control device 1100B shown in FIG. 9 includes a wind direction and speed acquisition section 1110B, an external control related information acquisition section 1120B, a drive control section 1130B, and a control related information provision section 1140B. The wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110B has the same functions as the wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110 already described. The external control related information acquisition unit 1120B has the same functions as the external control related information acquisition unit 1120 already described. The drive control section 1130B has the same functions as the drive control section 1130 already described.

[0053] The control-related information providing unit 1140B provides the control-related information to the wind control device 1100. The control related information providing section 1140B provides the external wind control device 1100B with control related information, which is information used by the drive control section 1130B to control the wind control device 1100B. The control related information includes the wind direction and wind speed related to the target position acquired by the wind direction and wind speed acquisition unit 1110B. The control related information may include the angle of the wind control plate in addition to the wind direction and wind speed.

[0054] The wind control plate device 1200B is configured to include a wind direction and speed measurement section 1210, a drive section 1220, and a wind control plate 1230, similar to the wind control plate device 1200A. The wind direction and speed measurement unit 1210, the drive unit 1220, and the wind control plate 1230 respectively have the same functions as the wind direction and speed measurement unit 1210, the drive unit 1220, and the wind control plate 1230 already explained.

[0055] An example of the processing of the wind control system 1B will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of processing of a wind control system 1B including a wind control device 1100B according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure. When starting the process, the wind control system 1B first executes a control plate position, wind direction, and wind speed acquisition process (step ST2100). In the control plate position wind direction and wind speed acquisition process, the wind control plate device 1200B of the wind control system 1B executes the control plate position wind direction and wind speed acquisition process in the same manner as the wind control plate device 1200A of the wind control system 1A already described. The wind control device 1100B of the wind control system 1B receives the control plate position, wind direction and wind speed from the wind control plate device 1200B.

[0056] Next, the wind control system 1B executes an external control related information acquisition process (step ST2200). In the external control related information acquisition process, the wind control device 1100B of the wind control system 1B executes the external control related information acquisition process in the same manner as the wind control plate device 1200A of the wind control system 1A already described.

[0057] Next, the wind control system 1B executes a control-related information provision process (step ST2300). In the control-related information provision process, the wind control device 1100B of the wind control system 1B provides the external wind control device 1100B with control-related information, which is information used by the drive control unit 1130B to control the wind control device 1100B. Specifically, the control-related information provision unit 1140B of the wind control device 1100B executes the control-related information provision process.

[0058] Next, the wind control system 1B executes the wind control process (step ST2400). In the wind control process, the wind control device 1100B of the wind control system 1B executes the wind control process in the same manner as the wind control plate device 1200A of the wind control system 1A already described.

[0059] Next, the wind control system 1B determines whether to end the process (step ST2500). When it is determined not to end the process ("NO" in step ST2500), the wind control system 1B proceeds to the process of ST2100 and repeats the process from ST2100.

[0060] When it is determined to end the process (step ST2500 "YES"), the wind control system 1B ends the process shown in FIG.

[0061] An example of the process of the wind control device 1100B will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of processing of the wind control device 1100B according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure. When starting the process, the wind control device 1100B first executes a wind direction and speed acquisition process (step ST210). In the wind direction and speed acquisition process, the wind direction and speed acquisition section 1110B of the wind control device 1100B executes the wind direction and speed acquisition process in the same manner as the wind direction and speed acquisition section 1110A already described.

[0062] Next, the wind control device 1100B executes an external control related information acquisition process (step ST220). In the external control related information acquisition process, the external control related information acquisition unit 1120B of the wind control device 1100B executes the external control related information acquisition process in the same manner as the external control related information acquisition unit 1120A already described.

[0063] Next, the wind control device 1100B executes a control-related information provision process (step ST230). In the control-related information provision process, the control-related information provision unit 1140B of the wind control device 1100B provides the external wind control device 1100B with control-related information used by the drive control unit 1130B to control the wind control device 1100B.

[0064] Next, the wind control device 1100B executes a drive control process (step ST240). In the drive control process, the drive control section 1130B of the wind control device 1100B executes the drive control process in the same manner as the drive control section 1130A already described.

[0065] Next, the wind control device 1100B determines whether to end the process (step ST250). When it is determined not to end the process ("NO" in step ST250), the wind control device 1100B proceeds to the process in ST210 and repeats the process from ST210.

[0066] When it is determined that the process should be ended ("YES" in step ST250), the wind control device 1100B ends the process shown in FIG.

[0067] The present disclosure further discloses a wind control device configured as follows. a control-related information providing unit that provides control-related information, which is information used by the drive control unit to control the wind control device, to an external wind control device; 2. The wind control device according to claim 1, comprising: The control-related information includes a wind direction and a wind speed related to the target position acquired by the wind direction and wind speed acquisition unit. 3. A wind control device according to claim 1 or 2. As a result, the present disclosure has an effect of providing a wind control device capable of controlling the wind in cooperation with each wind control device. Furthermore, the present disclosure achieves the same effects as those described above by applying the above configuration to the wind control method or the wind control module.

[0068] Embodiment 3 In the third embodiment, for example, a mode that is effective when the control plate position and the target position are separated from each other will be described. In the description of the third embodiment, the same contents as those already described in the first and second embodiments may be omitted as appropriate.

[0069] A configuration example of the wind control device and the wind control system 1 will be described. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of a wind control system 1C including a wind control device 1100C according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure. The wind control system 1C has the configuration of the wind control system 1A or 1B already described, and further has a function of acquiring wind direction and wind speed at a target position and using the acquired wind direction and wind speed for control. The wind control system 1C includes a plurality of wind control modules 1000C (1000C-1, 1000C-2, 1000C-3, . . . , 1000C-n) and a target position wind direction and speed measurement module 2000.

[0070] The target position wind direction and speed measurement module 2000 measures and outputs the wind direction and speed at the target position. The target position wind direction and speed measurement module 2000 shown in FIG. 12 includes a target position wind direction and speed measurement device 2100 and a target position wind speed determination device 2200.

[0071] The target position wind direction and speed measurement device 2100 is a device that measures the wind speed in a predetermined target space such as a walkway of a building, and outputs a target wind speed value. The target position wind direction and speed measurement device 2100 may be, for example, a wind measurement lidar, or may be a means for observing windsocks installed at a target, the flow of a person's hair, or disheveled clothing with a camera.

[0072] The target position wind speed determination device 2200 is a device that compares the target wind speed value input by the target position wind direction and speed measurement device 2100 with a predetermined upper limit wind speed value (threshold value), and outputs the target wind speed value if it exceeds the upper limit wind speed value. Specifically, the target position wind speed determination device 2200 may be a small computer such as a microcomputer.

[0073] The wind control modules 1000C (1000C-1, 1000C-2, 1000C-3, . . . , 1000C-n) are configured to include a wind control device 1100C and a wind control plate device 1200C.

[0074] The wind control device 1100C performs control using the target position wind direction and wind speed in addition to the control plate position wind direction and wind speed in comparison with the already described wind control device 1100. A wind control device 1100C shown in FIG. 12 includes a wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110C, an external control related information acquisition unit 1120C, a drive control unit 1130C, and a control related information provision unit 1140C.

[0075] The wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110C acquires a control plate position wind direction and speed which is the wind direction and speed measured at the position where the wind control plate 1230 is placed, and a target position wind direction and speed which is the wind direction and speed measured at the target position. The wind direction and wind speed acquisition unit 1110C shown in FIG. 12 includes a control plate position wind direction and wind speed acquisition unit 1111 and a target position wind direction and wind speed acquisition unit 1112.

[0076] The control plate position wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1111 acquires the wind direction and speed measured at the position where the wind control plate 1230 is placed. With this configuration, the wind direction and speed acquired by the wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110C includes the control plate position wind direction and speed, which is the wind direction and speed measured at the position where the wind control plate 1230 is placed.

[0077] The target position wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1112 acquires the wind direction and speed measured at the target position. With this configuration, the wind direction and speed acquired by the wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110C includes the target position wind direction and speed, which is the wind direction and speed measured at the target position.

[0078] That is, the wind direction and wind speed acquired by the wind direction and wind speed acquisition unit 1110C is the control plate position wind direction and wind speed, which is the wind direction and wind speed measured at the position where the wind control plate 1230 is located, and the target position wind direction and wind speed, which is the wind direction and wind speed measured at the target position.

[0079] The external control related information acquisition unit 1120C is similar to the external control related information acquisition unit 1120B already described.

[0080] Drive control section 1130C differs from drive control section 1130 already described in that it uses wind direction and speed at a target position. The drive control section 1130C controls the wind control plate device 1200 using the control plate position wind direction and wind speed, the target position wind direction and wind speed, and external control related information.

[0081] The control-related information providing unit 1140C provides the control-related information including the target position wind direction and wind speed to the external wind control device 1100 in addition to the control-related information providing unit 1140B already described.

[0082] The wind control plate device 1200C is configured to include a wind direction and speed measuring section 1210, a driving section 1220, and a wind control plate 1230, similar to the wind control plate device 1200A or the wind control plate device 1200B. The wind direction and speed measuring unit 1210, the drive unit 1220, and the wind control plate 1230 respectively have the same functions as the wind direction and speed measuring unit 1210, the drive unit 1220, and the wind control plate 1230 already described.

[0083] An example of the processing of the wind control system 1C will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of processing of a wind control system 1C including a wind control device 1100C according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure. When starting the process, the wind control system 1C first executes a control plate position, wind direction, and wind speed acquisition process (step ST3100). In the control plate position wind direction and wind speed acquisition process, the wind control plate device 1200C of the wind control system 1C executes the control plate position wind direction and wind speed acquisition process in the same manner as the wind control plate device 1200B of the wind control system 1B already described. The wind control device 1100C of the wind control system 1C receives control plate position wind direction and wind speed information indicating the control plate position wind direction and wind speed from the wind control plate device 1200C.

[0084] Next, the wind control system 1C executes a target position wind direction and speed acquisition process (step ST3200). In the target position wind direction and wind speed acquisition process, the target position wind direction and wind speed acquisition unit 1112 of the wind control panel device 1200C of the wind control system 1C acquires the wind direction and wind speed measured at the target position. The target position wind direction and wind speed acquisition unit 1112 acquires target position wind direction and wind speed information indicating the target position wind direction and wind speed from the target position wind direction and wind speed measurement module 2000.

[0085] Next, the wind control system 1C executes an external control related information acquisition process (step ST3300). In the external control related information acquisition process, the wind control device 1100C of the wind control system 1C executes the external control related information acquisition process in the same manner as the wind control device 1100B of the wind control system 1B already described.

[0086] Next, the wind control system 1C executes a control-related information provision process (step ST3400). In the control-related information provision process, the wind control device 1100C of the wind control system 1C provides the external wind control device 1100C with control-related information, which is information used by the drive control unit 1130C to control the wind control device 1100C. Specifically, the control-related information provision unit 1140C of the wind control device 1100C executes the control-related information provision process.

[0087] Next, the wind control system 1C executes the wind control process (step ST3500). In the wind control process, the wind control device 1100C of the wind control system 1C controls the wind control plate device 1200 using the control plate position wind direction and wind speed, the target position wind direction and wind speed, and external control related information. The drive control unit 1130C of the wind control device 1100C calculates a control value (control plate angle value) for the wind control plate 1230 using the control plate position wind direction and wind speed, the target position wind direction and wind speed, and external control related information, and controls the wind control plate device 1200C by generating and outputting a control signal based on the control value.

[0088] Next, the wind control system 1C determines whether to end the process (step ST3600). When it is determined not to end the process ("NO" in step ST3600), the wind control system 1C proceeds to the process in ST3100 and repeats the process from ST3100.

[0089] When it is determined to end the process (step ST3600 "YES"), the wind control system 1C ends the process shown in FIG.

[0090] An example of the processing performed by the target position, wind direction, and wind speed measurement module 2000 in the wind control system 1C will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of processing by the target position wind direction and speed measurement module 2000 in the wind control system 1C according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure. When starting the process, the target position wind direction and speed measurement module 2000 first executes a target position wind direction and speed measurement process (step ST3210). In the target position wind direction and speed measurement process, the target position wind direction and speed measurement device 2100 of the target position wind direction and speed measurement module 2000 executes the process. The target position wind direction and speed measurement device 2100 outputs the measured target position wind direction and speed to the target position wind speed determination device 2200 by target position wind direction and speed measurement processing.

[0091] Next, the target position wind direction and speed measurement module 2000 executes a target position wind speed determination process (step ST3220). In the target position wind speed determination process, the target position wind speed determination device 2200 of the target position wind direction and speed measurement module 2000 uses the target position wind direction and speed to perform a process of comparing with a threshold value and outputs the determination result.

[0092] When the target position wind speed and direction measurement module 2000 determines that the target position wind speed is smaller than the threshold value ("NO" in step ST3230), the target position wind speed and direction measurement module 2000 proceeds to step ST3210 and repeats the process from step ST3210. Alternatively, the target position wind direction and speed measurement module 2000 may proceed to the process of step ST3250 when the target position wind speed is smaller than the threshold value ("NO" in step ST3230).

[0093] When the target position wind speed is greater than the threshold value (step ST3230 "YES"), the target position wind direction and speed measurement module 2000 then executes target position wind direction and speed information output processing (step ST3240). In the target position wind direction and speed information output process, the target position wind speed determination device 2200 of the target position wind direction and speed measurement module 2000 outputs the target position wind direction and speed information to the wind control device 1100C of the wind control module 1000C.

[0094] Next, the target position wind direction and speed measurement module 2000 determines whether to end the process (step ST3250). If it is determined not to end the process ("NO" in step ST3250), the process proceeds to step ST3210 and is repeated from step ST3210.

[0095] When it is determined to end the process (step ST3250 "YES"), the target position wind direction and speed measurement module 2000 ends the process shown in FIG.

[0096] The processing of the wind control device 1100C differs from the processing of the wind control device 1100 already described in terms of the detailed processing of the wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110C and the detailed processing of the drive control unit 1130C, so here we will describe an example of the processing of the wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110C and an example of the processing of the drive control unit 1130C in the wind control device 1100C. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the process of the wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110C in the wind control device 1100C according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure. When starting the process, the wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110C first executes a control plate position wind direction and speed acquisition process (step ST311). In the control plate position wind direction and wind speed acquisition process, the control plate position wind direction and wind speed acquisition unit 1111 of the wind direction and wind speed acquisition unit 1110C acquires the wind direction and wind speed measured at the position where the wind control plate 1230 is placed. The control plate position wind direction and wind speed acquisition unit 1111 outputs control plate position wind direction and wind speed information indicating the acquired wind direction and wind speed to the drive control unit 1130C.

[0097] Next, the wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110C executes a target position wind direction and speed acquisition process (step ST312). In the target position wind direction and speed acquisition process, the target position wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1112 of the wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110C acquires target position wind direction and speed information from the target position wind speed determination device 2200 of the target position wind direction and speed measurement module 2000. The target position wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1112 outputs the acquired target position wind direction and speed information to the drive control unit 1130C.

[0098] Next, the wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110C ends the process shown in FIG. 15 or repeats the process shown in FIG.

[0099] Next, a process example of the drive control unit 1130C in the wind control device 1100C will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the process of the drive control unit 1130C in the wind control device 1100C according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure. When starting the process, the drive control section 1130C first executes a control value calculation process (step ST341). In the control value calculation process, the control value calculation unit 1131 of the drive control unit 1130C calculates a control value for controlling the angle of the wind control plate 1230C of the wind control plate device 1200C using the wind direction and speed at the control plate position, the wind direction and speed at the target position, and external control related information. The control value calculation unit 1131 outputs the calculated control value to the control signal generation unit 1132 .

[0100] Next, the drive control section 1130C executes a control signal generation process (step ST342). In the control signal generation process, the control signal generation unit 1132 of the drive control unit 1130C generates a control signal using the control value calculated by the control value calculation unit 1131. The control signal generation unit 1132 outputs the generated control signal to the wind control plate device 1200.

[0101] Next, the drive control section 1130C executes a control signal output process (step ST343). In the control signal output process, the control signal generating section 1132 of the drive control section 1130C outputs the generated control signal to the drive section 1220 of the wind control plate device 1200C.

[0102] Next, the drive control unit 1130C ends the process shown in FIG. 16, or repeats the process shown in FIG.

[0103] An example of how the wind control system 1C including the wind control device 1100C is used will be described. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a usage image of a wind control system 1C including a wind control device 1100C according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a wind control plate 1230C controlled by a wind control device 1100C of the present disclosure. The wind control system 1C is used to control wind generated by the influence of structures such as buildings (6000-1, 6000-2), for example, as shown in FIG. In FIG. 17, wind control module 1000C is placed on the wall of a building (6000-1, 6000-2), and target position wind direction and speed measurement module 2000 is placed in a location close to a road such as a sidewalk. The wind control module 1000C includes a wind control plate device 1200C as shown in Fig. 18, and is arranged so that the surface of the wind control plate 1230 can be perpendicular to the ground surface, for example. When arranged in this way and the surface of the wind control plate 1230 is perpendicular to the ground surface, the wind control plate 1230 can generate an updraft along the wall of the building via the surface of the wind control plate 1230, and can release the wind from above the road.

[0104] The present disclosure further discloses a wind control device configured as follows. The wind direction and wind speed acquired by the wind direction and wind speed acquisition unit is The target position wind direction and wind speed is a wind direction and wind speed measured at the target position, 4. A wind control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. As a result, the present disclosure has the effect of providing a wind control device that can further improve the accuracy of wind control when the position where the wind control plate is placed is far from the target position. Furthermore, the present disclosure achieves the same effects as those described above by applying the above configuration to the wind control method or the wind control module.

[0105] The present disclosure further discloses a wind control device configured as follows. The wind direction and wind speed acquired by the wind direction and wind speed acquisition unit is a control plate position wind direction and wind speed, which is a wind direction and wind speed measured at a position where the wind control plate is arranged, and a target position wind direction and wind speed, which is a wind direction and wind speed measured at the target position, The drive control unit controls the wind control plate device using the control plate position wind direction and wind speed, the target position wind direction and wind speed, and external control related information. 4. A wind control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. As a result, the present disclosure has the effect of providing a wind control device that can further improve the accuracy of wind control when the position where the wind control plate is placed is far from the target position. Furthermore, the present disclosure achieves the same effects as those described above by applying the above configuration to the wind control method or the wind control module.

[0106] Embodiment 4 In the fourth embodiment, a form of control using a control plate angle will be further shown. In the description of the fourth embodiment, the same contents as those already described in the first, second, and third embodiments may be omitted as appropriate.

[0107] A configuration example of the wind control device and the wind control system 1 will be described. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of a wind control system 1D including a wind control device 1100D according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure. The wind control system 1D has the function of controlling using the control plate angle in addition to the functions of the wind control system 1C already described. The wind control system 1D includes a plurality of wind control modules 1000D (1000D-1, 1000D-2, 1000D-3, . . . , 1000D-n) and a target position, wind direction, and wind speed measurement module 2000.

[0108] The target position wind direction and speed measurement module 2000 has the same functions as the target position wind direction and speed measurement module 2000 already described. The target position wind direction and speed measurement module 2000 is configured to include a target position wind direction and speed measurement device 2100 and a target position wind speed determination device 2200, similar to the target position wind direction and speed measurement module 2000 already described.

[0109] The wind control modules 1000D (1000D-1, 1000D-2, 1000D-3, . . . , 1000D-n) are configured to include a wind control device 1100D and a wind control plate device 1200D.

[0110] The wind control plate device 1200D includes an angle detection section 1240 in addition to the components of the wind control plate device 1200B already described. A wind control plate device 1200D shown in FIG. 19 includes a wind direction and speed measuring section 1210, a driving section 1220, a wind control plate 1230, and an angle detecting section 1240. The wind control plate device 1200D shown in FIG. The wind direction and speed measuring unit 1210, the drive unit 1220, and the wind control plate 1230 are similar to the wind direction and speed measuring unit 1210, the drive unit 1220, and the wind control plate 1230 already explained.

[0111] The angle detection unit 1240 detects the angle of the wind control plate 1230 . The angle detection unit 1240 is a device that monitors the angle of the wind control plate 1230 and outputs it as an angle monitor value. Specifically, it is assumed that angle detection unit 1240 is monitored by an electronic circuit or the like that monitors the rotation angle of a motor or the like that is drive unit 1220 that drives wind control plate 1230.

[0112] A wind control device 1100D shown in FIG. 19 includes a wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110D, an external control related information acquisition unit 1120D, a drive control unit 1130D, a control related information provision unit 1140D, and a control plate angle acquisition unit 1150D. The wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110D and the external control related information acquisition unit 1120D have the same functions as the wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110C and the external control related information acquisition unit 1120C, which have already been explained.

[0113] The control plate angle acquisition unit 1150D acquires the angle of the wind control plate 1230 in the wind control plate device 1200D. The control plate angle acquisition section 1150D acquires the angle of the wind control plate 1230 from the angle detection section 1240 of the wind control plate device 1200D.

[0114] The drive control unit 1130D further controls the wind control plate device 1200D using the angle of the wind control plate 1230 in the wind control plate device 1200D. The drive control section 1130D may store the past wind direction and speed, the angle of the wind direction control plate, and the control results, including those of other wind direction control modules, and use them as learning data for the next control. This allows the drive control section 1130D to further reduce or increase the wind speed at the target position by repeatedly performing control. Furthermore, even when the wind speed at the target position increases or decreases suddenly, the drive control section 1130D can quickly decrease or increase the wind speed at the target position.

[0115] The control-related information providing unit 1140D, in addition to the functions of the control-related information providing unit 1140C already described, includes the angle of 1230 acquired by the control plate angle acquiring unit 1150D in the control-related information and provides it to the external wind control device 1100D.

[0116] An example of the processing of the wind control system 1D will now be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of processing of a wind control system 1D including a wind control device 1100D according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure. When starting the process, the wind control system 1D first executes a control plate position, wind direction, and wind speed acquisition process (step ST4100). In the control plate position, wind direction and wind speed acquisition process, the wind control plate device 1200D of the wind control system 1D executes the control plate position, wind direction and wind speed acquisition process in the same manner as the wind control plate device 1200B of the wind control system 1B already described. The wind control device 1100D of the wind control system 1D receives control plate position wind direction and wind speed information indicating the control plate position wind direction and wind speed from the wind control plate device 1200D.

[0117] Next, the wind control system 1D executes a target position wind direction and speed acquisition process (step ST4200). In the target position wind direction and speed acquisition process, the target position wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1112D of the wind control panel device 1200D of the wind control system 1D acquires the wind direction and speed measured at the target position. The target position wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1112 acquires target position wind direction and speed information indicating the target position wind direction and speed from the target position wind direction and speed measurement module 2000.

[0118] Next, the wind control system 1D executes a control plate angle acquisition process (step ST4300). In the control plate angle acquisition process, the control plate angle acquisition unit 1150D of the wind control device 1100D of the wind control system 1D acquires the angle of the wind control plate 1230 in the wind control plate device 1200D. The control plate angle acquisition unit 1150D acquires the angle of the wind control plate 1230 from the angle detection unit 1240 of the wind control plate device 1200D. The control plate angle acquisition unit 1150D outputs the acquired angle information of the wind control plate 1230 to the drive control unit 1130D and the control-related information provision unit 1140D.

[0119] Next, the wind control system 1D executes an external control related information acquisition process (step ST4400). In the external control related information acquisition process, the wind control device 1100D of the wind control system 1D executes the external control related information acquisition process in the same manner as the wind control device 1100C of the wind control system 1C already described.

[0120] Next, the wind control system 1D executes a control-related information provision process (step ST4500). In the control-related information provision process, the wind control device 1100D of the wind control system 1D provides the external wind control device 1100D with control-related information, which is information used by the drive control unit 1130D to control the wind control device 1100D. Specifically, the control-related information provision unit 1140D of the wind control device 1100D executes the control-related information provision process.

[0121] Next, the wind control system 1D executes the wind control process (step ST4600). In the wind control process, the wind control device 1100D of the wind control system 1D controls the wind control plate device 1200 using the wind direction and speed at the control plate position, the wind direction and speed at the target position, and external control related information. The drive control unit 1130D of the wind control device 1100D calculates a control value (control plate angle value) for the wind control plate 1230 using the control plate position wind direction and wind speed, the target position wind direction and wind speed, and external control related information, and controls the wind control plate device 1200D by generating and outputting a control signal based on the control value.

[0122] Next, the wind control system 1D determines whether to end the process (step ST4700). When it is determined not to end the process ("NO" in step ST4700), the wind control system 1D proceeds to the process of ST4100 and repeats the process from ST4100.

[0123] When it is determined to end the process (step ST4700 "YES"), the wind control system 1D ends the process shown in FIG.

[0124] An example of the process of the wind control device 1100D will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the process of the wind control device 1100D according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure. When starting the process, the wind control device 1100D first executes a wind direction and speed acquisition process (step ST410). In the wind direction and speed acquisition process, the wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110D of the wind control device 1100D executes the wind direction and speed acquisition process in the same manner as the wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110 already described.

[0125] Next, the wind control device 1100D executes a control plate angle acquisition process (step ST420). In the control plate angle acquisition process, the control plate angle acquisition unit 1150D of the wind control device 1100D acquires the angle of the wind control plate 1230 in the wind control plate device 1200D. The control plate angle acquisition unit 1150D acquires the angle of the wind control plate 1230 from the angle detection unit 1240 of the wind control plate device 1200D. The control plate angle acquisition unit 1150D outputs the acquired angle information of the wind control plate 1230 to the drive control unit 1130D and the control-related information provision unit 1140D.

[0126] Next, the wind control device 1100D executes an external control related information acquisition process (step ST430). In the external control related information acquisition process, the external control related information acquisition unit 1120D of the wind control device 1100D executes the external control related information acquisition process in the same manner as the external control related information acquisition unit 1120 already described.

[0127] Next, the wind control device 1100D executes a control-related information provision process (step ST440). In the control-related information providing process, the control-related information providing section 1140D of the wind control device 1100B provides the external wind control device 1100B with control-related information used by the drive control section 1130D to control the wind control device 1100D.

[0128] Next, the wind control device 1100D executes a drive control process (step ST450). In the drive control process, the drive control section 1130D of the wind control device 1100D executes the drive control process in the same manner as the drive control section 1130 already described.

[0129] Next, the wind control device 1100D determines whether to end the process (step ST460). When it is determined not to end the process ("NO" in step ST460), the wind control device 1100D proceeds to the process in ST410 and repeats the process from ST410.

[0130] When it is determined to end the process ("YES" in step ST460), the wind control device 1100D ends the process shown in FIG.

[0131] A more detailed example of the processing of the wind control device 1100D will now be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a detailed example of the process of the wind control system 1D according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure. When the wind control system 1D starts the process, it first measures the wind direction and wind speed at the target position (step ST4901).

[0132] Next, the wind control system 1D determines whether the wind speed at the target position is equal to or greater than a preset upper limit wind speed (step ST4902). When it is determined that the wind speed at the target position is not equal to or higher than a preset upper limit wind speed ("NO" in step ST4902), the process proceeds to step ST4901, and the process from step ST4901 is repeated.

[0133] When the wind control system 1D determines that the wind speed at the target position is equal to or higher than the upper limit wind speed set in advance (step ST4902 "YES"), it then outputs the target position wind direction and wind speed information to each wind control module 1000D (step ST4903).

[0134] Next, the wind control system 1D measures the wind direction and wind speed at the position of the wind control plate (step ST4904).

[0135] Next, the wind control system 1D monitors the angle of the wind control plate 1230. (Step ST4905)

[0136] Next, the wind control system 1D exchanges control-related information including the wind direction and speed and the wind control plate angle acquired by each wind control device 1100 with each other (step ST4906).

[0137] Next, the wind control system 1D determines the angle of the wind control plate 1230 so that the winds controlled by each wind control device 1100 can escape without colliding with each other based on the information exchanged between them (step ST4907).

[0138] Next, each wind control device 1100 in the wind control system 1D generates a signal to control the wind control plate 1230 to the determined angle (step ST4908).

[0139] Next, each wind control plate device 1200 in the wind control system 1D controls its angle according to the control signal (step ST4909).

[0140] Next, the wind control system 1D proceeds to the process of step ST4901, and repeats the process from step ST4901.

[0141] The present disclosure further discloses a wind control device configured as follows. a control plate angle acquisition unit that acquires an angle of the wind control plate in the wind control plate device; The drive control unit further controls the wind control plate device using an angle of the wind control plate in the wind control plate device. 7. A wind control device according to any one of claims 1 to 6. As a result, the present disclosure has an effect of providing a wind control device that is capable of controlling a wind control plate using the relationship between wind direction and speed and the angle of the wind control plate. Furthermore, the present disclosure achieves the same effects as those described above by applying the above configuration to the wind control method or the wind control module.

[0142] Embodiment 5. In the fifth embodiment, a mode in which the wind is controlled using predicted wind conditions will be described. In the description of the fifth embodiment, the same contents as those already described in the first, second, third, and fourth embodiments may be omitted as appropriate.

[0143] The configuration of a wind control system 1E including the wind control device 1100E will be described. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of a wind control system 1E including a wind control device 1100E according to the fifth embodiment of the present disclosure. The wind control system 1E has the function of controlling the wind using predicted wind conditions, in addition to the functions of the wind control system 1 already described. The wind control system 1E includes a wind condition prediction module 3000 in addition to the components of the wind control system 1 already described. The wind condition prediction module 3000 includes a wide area wind condition measuring device 3100, a wind condition prediction device 3200, and a target position prediction wind speed determination device 3300.

[0144] The wide-area wind condition measuring device 3100 measures wind conditions in a wide area including the target position. The wide-area wind condition measuring device 3100 is a device that measures the wind conditions around a building in which a wind direction control module is installed, and outputs the measured wide-area wind condition information. Specifically, wind measurement lidars and the like are envisaged. The wide-area wind condition measuring device 3100 may be not only a non-contact type wind measuring lidar, but also a plurality of distributed contact type wind direction and speed sensors. In this case, a network is required to collect information from the distributed wind direction and speed sensors, but it is possible to configure the system using small, inexpensive sensors. On the other hand, wind lidars are generally more expensive than contact sensors, but they have the advantage of being able to measure wide areas with a single unit, scanning wind direction and speed at distant locations.

[0145] The wind condition prediction device 3200 uses the wide-area wind conditions measured by the wide-area wind condition measuring device 3100 to predict the wind conditions or future wind conditions in an area including the target position. The wind condition prediction device 3200 predicts the wind conditions around the building based on the measured wind condition information around the building and preset 3D shape data around the building, and outputs the wind condition prediction information that is the prediction result. Specifically, this device is intended to be a computer such as a PC. The wind condition prediction means of the wind condition prediction device 3200 may be a method of updating the initial value in a simulation based on observation results, which is called data assimilation in weather simulation, or a method of extrapolating from records of meteorological information from the past to the present. The wind condition prediction device 3200 may use publicly available weather data and weather forecast data from the Japan Meteorological Agency and the like. By predicting wind conditions around buildings based on regional weather forecast results, it becomes possible to make more accurate predictions of wind conditions. The wind control system 1 may include a wide-area 3D measurement device, and may output wide-area 3D information, which is 3D information measured around the building, to the wind condition prediction device 3200. In this case, the wind condition prediction device 3200 performs wind condition prediction using the wide area 3D information and wide area wind condition information input by the wide area 3D measurement device. This means that if changes occur around a building due to development work or other reasons, this can be reflected in real time as 3D information, making it possible to predict wind conditions that correspond to the structural changes around the building, preventing a deterioration in the accuracy of wind forecasts due to structural changes around the building.

[0146] The target position predicted wind speed determination device 3300 determines the wind speed of the wind that will blow at the target position, using the wind conditions predicted by the wind conditions prediction device 3200. The target position predicted wind speed determination device 3300 outputs target position predicted wind condition information indicating the target position predicted wind conditions according to the determination result. The target position predicted wind speed determination device 3300 extracts the wind speed value at a pre-set target such as a walkway between buildings from the wind condition prediction result, determines whether it exceeds a pre-set upper limit value (threshold value), and outputs the target predicted wind speed value if it exceeds the upper limit value (threshold value). Specifically, this device is intended to be a computer such as a PC. The target position predicted wind speed determination device 3300 may be provided with a preset destruction prevention predicted wind speed threshold value to prevent an excessively strong gust of wind from destroying the wind direction control plate. When a wind speed exceeding this destruction prevention predicted wind speed threshold is input as a target predicted wind speed value, the target predicted wind speed determination device outputs a destruction prevention signal to each wind direction control plate angle determination device. When this destruction prevention signal is input, each wind direction control plate angle determination device determines the angle so that the wind direction control plate surface is parallel to the building wall surface. This makes it possible to prevent the wind direction control plate from being damaged by receiving too strong a gust of wind.

[0147] The wind control device 1100E shown in Figure 22 is configured to include a wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110E, an external control related information acquisition unit 1120E, a drive control unit 1130E, a control related information provision unit 1140E, a control plate angle acquisition unit 1150E, and a target position predicted wind condition acquisition unit 1160E. The wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110E, the external control related information acquisition unit 1120E, the control related information provision unit 1140E, and the control plate angle acquisition unit 1150E have functions similar to those of the wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110D, the external control related information acquisition unit 1120D, the control related information provision unit 1140D, and the control plate angle acquisition unit 1150D, already described.

[0148] The target position prediction wind condition acquisition unit 1160 acquires wind condition prediction information indicating the prediction result of the wind condition in the area including the target position. The target position prediction wind condition acquisition unit 1160 acquires the wind condition prediction information from the target position prediction wind speed determination device 3300.

[0149] In addition to the functions of the drive control unit 1130 already described, the drive control unit 1130E controls the wind control plate device 1200 using wind condition prediction information. When the wind speed indicated in the wind condition prediction information exceeds the upper limit wind speed (threshold), the drive control unit 1130E determines the angle so that the wind control plate surface becomes parallel to the building wall surface, for example. This prevents the wind control plate from being destroyed by catching too much strong wind, such as that of a typhoon. Further, the drive control section 1130E sets the angle so that the normal line of the wind control plate surface faces as closely as possible to the direction in which the gust of wind is input. Although this angle is not necessarily the optimal angle for reducing the target wind speed, this action is expected to have the effect of reducing the wind speed at least more than making the normal line of the wind control plate surface perpendicular to the direction in which the gust of wind is input. After this operation, the wind speed at the target position is used to repeatedly perform control so as to further reduce the wind speed at the target position by the same operation as in the first embodiment.

[0150] An example of the processing of the wind control system 1E will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of processing of a wind control system 1E including a wind control device 1100E according to the fifth embodiment of the present disclosure. When starting the process, the wind control system 1E first executes a control plate position, wind direction, and wind speed acquisition process (step ST5100). In the control plate position, wind direction, and wind speed acquisition process, the wind control plate device 1200E of the wind control system 1E executes the control plate position, wind direction, and wind speed acquisition process in the same manner as the wind control plate device 1200D of the wind control system 1D already described. The wind control device 1100E of the wind control system 1E receives control plate position wind direction and wind speed information indicating the control plate position wind direction and wind speed from the wind control plate device 1200E.

[0151] Next, the wind control system 1E executes a target position wind direction and speed acquisition process (step ST5200). In the target position wind direction and speed acquisition process, the target position wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1112E of the wind control panel device 1200E of the wind control system 1E acquires the wind direction and speed measured at the target position. The target position wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1112 acquires target position wind direction and speed information indicating the target position wind direction and speed from the target position wind direction and speed measurement module 2000.

[0152] Next, the wind control system 1E executes a target position prediction wind condition acquisition process (step ST5300). The wind condition prediction module 3000 of the wind control system 1E executes the target position prediction wind condition acquisition process. The target position prediction wind condition acquisition unit 1160 of the wind condition prediction module 3000 acquires wind condition prediction information indicating the prediction result of the wind condition in the area including the target position. The target position prediction wind condition acquisition unit 1160 acquires the wind condition prediction information from the target position prediction wind speed determination device 3300.

[0153] Next, the wind control system 1E executes a control plate angle acquisition process (step ST5400). In the control plate angle acquisition process, the control plate angle acquisition unit 1150E of the wind control device 1100E of the wind control system 1E acquires the angle of the wind control plate in the wind control plate device 1200E. The control plate angle acquisition unit 1150E acquires the angle of the wind control plate 1230 from the angle detection unit 1240 of the wind control plate device 1200E. The control plate angle acquisition unit 1150E outputs the acquired angle information of the wind control plate 1230 to the drive control unit 1130E and the control-related information provision unit 1140E.

[0154] Next, the wind control system 1E executes an external control related information acquisition process (step ST5500). In the external control related information acquisition process, the wind control device 1100E of the wind control system 1E executes the external control related information acquisition process in the same manner as the wind control device 1100D of the wind control system 1D already described.

[0155] Next, the wind control system 1E executes a control-related information provision process (step ST5600). In the control-related information provision process, the wind control device 1100E of the wind control system 1E provides the external wind control device 1100E with control-related information, which is information used by the drive control unit 1130E to control the wind control device 1100E. Specifically, the control-related information provision unit 1140E of the wind control device 1100E executes the control-related information provision process.

[0156] Next, the wind control system 1E executes the wind control process (step ST5700). In the wind control process, the wind control device 1100E of the wind control system 1E controls the wind control plate device 1200 using the control plate position wind direction and wind speed, the target position wind direction and wind speed, and external control related information. The drive control unit 1130E of the wind control device 1100E calculates a control value (control plate angle value) for the wind control plate 1230 using the control plate position wind direction and wind speed, the target position wind direction and wind speed, and external control related information, and controls the wind control plate device 1200E by generating and outputting a control signal based on the control value.

[0157] Next, the wind control system 1E determines whether to end the process (step ST5800). When it is determined not to end the process ("NO" in step ST5800), the wind control system 1E proceeds to the process in ST5100 and repeats the process from ST5100.

[0158] When it is determined to end the process (step ST5800 "YES"), the wind control system 1E ends the process shown in FIG.

[0159] An example of the processing of the wind condition prediction module 3000 in the wind control system 1 will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the process of the wind condition prediction module 3000 in the wind control system 1E according to the fifth embodiment of the present disclosure. When starting the process, the wind condition prediction module 3000 executes a wide-area wind condition measurement process (step ST5310). In the wide-area wind condition measurement process, the wide-area wind condition measuring device 3100 of the wind condition prediction module 3000 measures the wind conditions around the building at regular intervals and outputs wide-area wind condition information to the wind condition prediction device 3200.

[0160] Next, the wind condition prediction module 3000 executes a wind condition prediction process (step ST5320). In the wind condition prediction process, the wind condition prediction device 3200 of the wind condition prediction module 3000 predicts the wind conditions around the building based on the wide-area wind condition information input by the wide-area wind condition measuring device 3100 and the predetermined surrounding 3D shape data of the predetermined surrounding area, and outputs the predicted wind condition prediction information to the target position prediction wind speed determination device 3300.

[0161] Next, the wind condition prediction module 3000 executes a target position predicted wind speed determination process (step ST5330). In the target position predicted wind speed determination process, the target position predicted wind speed determination device 3300 of the wind condition prediction module 3000 extracts the wind speed value at a predetermined target such as a sidewalk between buildings from the wind condition prediction result, determines whether it exceeds a predetermined upper limit value, and if it does exceed it, outputs the target predicted wind speed value to each wind control module 1000E (1000E-1, 1000E-2, ..., 1000E-n).

[0162] When the target position predicted wind speed is smaller than the threshold value ("NO" in step ST5340), the wind condition prediction module 3000 proceeds to the process of step ST5310 and repeats the process from step ST5310.

[0163] When the target position predicted wind speed is greater than the threshold value (step ST5340 "YES"), the wind condition prediction module 3000 then executes target position predicted wind condition information output processing (step ST5350).

[0164] Next, the wind condition prediction module 3000 ends the process shown in FIG. 25 or repeats the process shown in FIG.

[0165] A more detailed example of the processing of the wind condition prediction module 3000 in the wind control system 1 will now be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the process of the wind condition prediction module 3000 in the wind control system 1E according to the fifth embodiment of the present disclosure. When the wind condition prediction module 3000 starts processing, it measures the surrounding wind conditions at regular intervals.

[0166] The wind condition prediction module 3000 predicts the wind direction and wind speed at a preset target position based on preset surrounding 3D information (wide area 3D information) and measured surrounding wind conditions.

[0167] The wind condition prediction module 3000 determines whether the predicted wind speed at the target location is outside a preset range of wind speeds.

[0168] When the predicted wind speed at the target position is not outside the range of the preset wind speed, the wind condition prediction module 3000 proceeds to the process of step ST5381, and repeats the process of step ST5381 and subsequent processes.

[0169] If the predicted wind speed at the target position is outside a preset wind speed range, the wind condition prediction module 3000 then outputs wind condition prediction information indicating that the wind speed is outside the range to each wind control module 1000E.

[0170] Next, the wind condition prediction module 3000 proceeds to the process of step ST5381, and repeats the process of step ST5381 and subsequent steps.

[0171] An example of processing by the wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110E and the target position predicted wind conditions acquisition unit 1160E in the wind control device 1100E will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing of the wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110E and the target position predicted wind conditions acquisition unit 1160E in the wind control device 1100E according to the fifth embodiment of the present disclosure. When the wind control device 1100E starts processing, first, the control plate position wind direction and wind speed acquisition unit 1111E of the wind direction and wind speed acquisition unit 1110E in the wind control device 1100E executes a control plate position wind direction and wind speed acquisition process (step ST511), similar to the control plate position wind direction and wind speed acquisition process already described.

[0172] Next, the wind direction and wind speed acquisition unit 1110E in the wind control device 1100E executes a target position wind direction and wind speed acquisition process (step ST512). In the target position wind direction and speed acquisition process, the target position wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1112E of the wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1110E executes the target position wind direction and speed acquisition process in the same manner as the target position wind direction and speed acquisition process already described.

[0173] Next, the target position predicted wind condition acquisition unit 1160E in the wind control device 1100E executes a target position predicted wind condition acquisition process (step ST513). In the target position predicted wind condition acquisition process, the target position predicted wind condition acquisition unit 1160E acquires target position predicted wind condition information indicating the target position predicted wind condition from the target position predicted wind speed determination device 3300 of the wind condition prediction module 3000.

[0174] Next, the wind control device 1100E ends the process shown in FIG. 27 or repeats the process shown in FIG.

[0175] An example of processing by the drive control unit 1130E in the wind control device 1100E will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of processing by the drive control unit 1130E in the wind control device 1100E according to the fifth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0176] When starting the process, the drive control section 1130E in the wind control device 1100E first determines whether or not the target position wind direction and wind speed have been received (step ST551).

[0177] When it is determined that the target position wind direction and wind speed has been received (step ST551 "YES"), the drive control unit 1130E then executes drive control using the target position wind direction and wind speed (step ST552).

[0178] When it is determined that the target position wind direction and speed has not been received (step ST551 "NO"), the drive control unit 1130E then determines whether the target position predicted wind conditions have been received (step ST553).

[0179] When determining that the target position predicted wind conditions have not been received ("NO" in step ST553), the drive control unit 1130E transitions to the process of step ST551, and repeats the process of step ST551 and subsequent processes. Alternatively, when determining that the target position predicted wind conditions have not been received ("NO" in step ST553), the drive control section 1130E may end the process shown in FIG.

[0180] When it is determined that the target position predicted wind conditions have been received (step ST553 "YES"), the drive control unit 1130E then executes drive control using the target position predicted wind conditions (step ST554).

[0181] Next, the drive control unit 1130E ends the process shown in FIG. 28, or repeats the process shown in FIG.

[0182] An example of drive control processing using the target position predicted wind conditions in the drive control unit 1130E of the wind control device 1100E will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of a drive control process using a target position predicted wind condition in a drive control unit 1130E of a wind control device 1100E according to the fifth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0183] When starting the process, the drive control section 1130E of the wind control device 1100E first executes a damage possibility determination process (step ST556).

[0184] In the damage possibility determination process, the drive control section 1130E determines whether or not there is a high possibility that the wind control plate 1230 will be damaged, using the target position predicted wind conditions (step ST557).

[0185] When the drive control section 1130E determines that there is a high possibility that the wind control plate 1230 will be damaged ("YES" in step ST557), then the drive control section 1130E executes a damage prevention state command process (step ST558). In the damage prevention state command process, the drive control section 1130E outputs a control signal to command the wind control plate device 1200 to enter a predetermined state (a state in which the risk of damage is low).

[0186] If the drive control unit 1130E determines that the wind control plate 1230 is not likely to be damaged ("NO" in step ST557), then the drive control unit 1130E executes drive control based on the target position predicted wind conditions (step ST559).

[0187] Next, the drive control unit 1130E ends the process shown in FIG. 29, or repeatedly executes the process shown in FIG.

[0188] A more detailed example of the processing of the wind control system 1E will be described. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the process of the wind control system 1E including the wind control device 1100E according to the fifth embodiment of the present disclosure. When the wind control system 1E starts processing, it first measures the wind direction and wind speed immediately before the wind control module 1000E (step ST5901).

[0189] The wind control system 1E monitors the angle of the wind control plate 1230. (Step ST5902)

[0190] The wind control system 1E exchanges control-related information including the wind direction and speed and the wind control plate angle acquired by each wind control device 1100 with each other (step ST5903).

[0191] The wind control system 1E determines whether the target position wind direction and wind speed information has been acquired (step ST5904).

[0192] When it is determined that the target position wind direction and wind speed information has not been acquired ("NO" in step ST5904), the wind control system 1E proceeds to the process of step ST5910. When the wind control system 1E determines that it has acquired the target position wind direction and wind speed information (step ST5904 "YES"), the wind control system 1E then determines the angle of the wind control plate 1230 so that the winds controlled by each wind control device 1100 can escape without colliding with each other based on the information exchanged between them (step ST5905).

[0193] Next, each wind control device 1100 in the wind control system 1E generates a signal to control the wind control plate 1230 to the determined angle (step ST5906).

[0194] Next, each wind control plate device 1200 in the wind control system 1E controls its angle according to the control signal (step ST5907).

[0195] Next, the wind control system 1E proceeds to the process of step ST5901, and repeats the process from step ST5901. When it is determined in the process of step ST5904 that the target position wind direction and wind speed information has not been acquired (step ST5904 “NO”), the wind control system 1E then determines whether the target position wind condition information has been acquired (step ST5910).

[0196] When it is determined that the target position wind condition information has not been acquired ("NO" in step ST5910), the wind control system 1E moves to the process of step ST5901 and repeats the process from step ST5901.

[0197] When it is determined that the target position wind condition information has been acquired (step ST5910 "YES"), the wind control system 1E then determines the angle to be a predetermined angle if the wind condition is stronger than or equal to a predetermined strength (step ST5911).

[0198] Next, each wind control device 1100 in the wind control system 1E generates a signal to control the wind control plate 1230E to the determined angle (step ST5912).

[0199] Next, each wind control plate device 1200 in the wind control system 1E controls its angle according to the control signal (step ST5913).

[0200] Next, the wind control system 1E proceeds to the process of step ST5901, and repeats the process from step ST5901.

[0201] A usage image of the wind control system 1E including the wind control device 1100E will be described. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of a usage image of a wind control system 1E including a wind control device 1100E according to the fifth embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example of a wind control plate 1230E controlled by a wind control device 1100E of the present disclosure. The wind control system 1E is used to control wind generated by the influence of structures such as buildings (6000-1, 6000-2), for example, as shown in FIG. In FIG. 31, the wind control module 1000E is placed on the wall of a building (6000-1, 6000-2), the target position wind direction and wind speed measurement module 2000 is placed near a road such as a sidewalk, and the wind condition prediction module 3000 is placed on the roof of the building (6000-1, 6000-2). The wind control module 1000E includes a wind control plate device 1200E as shown in Fig. 32, and is arranged so that the surface of the wind control plate 1230E can be perpendicular to the ground surface, for example. When arranged in this way and the surface of the wind control plate 1230E is perpendicular to the ground surface, the wind control plate 1230E can generate an updraft along the wall of the building via the surface of the wind control plate 1230E to release the wind from above the road.

[0202] The present disclosure further discloses a wind control device 1100 configured as follows. A target position predicted wind condition acquisition unit is provided to acquire wind condition prediction information indicating a predicted result of wind conditions in an area including the target position, The drive control unit further controls the wind control plate device using the wind condition prediction information. A wind control device according to any one of claims 1 to 7. As a result, the present disclosure has an advantage of being able to provide a wind control device that is capable of controlling the wind control plate to control the wind before the wind speed at a target position becomes strong. Furthermore, the present disclosure achieves the same effects as those described above by applying the above configuration to the wind control method or the wind control module.

[0203] Here, a hardware configuration for realizing the functions of the wind control devices 1100, 1100A, 1100B, 1100C, 1100D, and 1100E of the present disclosure, and part of the wind control system 1 (1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, and 1E) will be described. FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating a first example of a hardware configuration for realizing functions according to the configuration of the present disclosure. FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating a second example of a hardware configuration for realizing the functions according to the configuration of the present disclosure. Wind control devices 1100, 1100A, 1100B, 1100C, 1100D, 1100E and a part of wind control system 1 (1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E) of the present disclosure are realized by hardware such as shown in FIG. 33 or FIG.

[0204] The wind control devices 1100, 1100A, 1100B, 1100C, 1100D, 1100E and a part of the wind control system 1 (1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E) are composed of, for example, a processor 10001, a memory 10002, an input / output interface 10003, and a communication circuit 10004, as shown in FIG. 33. The processor 10001 and the memory 10002 are installed in, for example, a computer. The memory 10002 stores the computer, which is configured to include: wind direction and speed acquisition units 1110, 1110A, 1110B, 1110C, 1110D, 1110E; a control plate position wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1111; a target position wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1112; external control related information acquisition units 1120, 1120A, 1120B, 1120C, 1120D, 1120E; drive control units 1130, 1130A, 1130B, 1130C, 1130D, 1130E; a control value calculation unit 1131; a control signal generation unit 1132; control related information provision units 1140B, 1140C, 1140D, 1140E; a control plate angle acquisition unit 1150D, 1150E; a target position predicted wind condition acquisition unit 1160E; The device stores programs for causing the wind direction and speed measurement unit 1210, the drive unit 1220, the angle detection unit 1240, part of the target position wind direction and speed measurement module 2000, part of the wind condition prediction module 3000, and a control unit (not shown) to function. The processor 10001 reads out and executes the programs stored in the memory 10002, thereby controlling the following: wind direction and speed acquisition units 1110, 1110A, 1110B, 1110C, 1110D, 1110E; control plate position wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1111; target position wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1112; external control related information acquisition units 1120, 1120A, 1120B, 1120C, 1120D, 1120E; drive control units 1130, 1130A, 1130B, 1130C, 1130D, 1130E; control value calculation unit 1131; control signal generation unit 1132; control related information provision units 1140B, 1140C, 1140D, 1140E; control plate angle acquisition units 1150D, 1150E, The functions of the target position prediction wind condition acquisition unit 1160E, the wind direction and speed measurement unit 1210, the drive unit 1220, the angle detection unit 1240, part of the target position wind direction and speed measurement module 2000, part of the wind condition prediction module 3000, and a control unit (not shown) are realized. Furthermore, a storage unit (not shown) is realized by the memory 10002 or another memory (not shown). The processor 10001 may be, for example, a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), a microprocessor, a microcontroller, or a digital signal processor (DSP). Memory 10002 may be a non-volatile or volatile semiconductor memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), an EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM), an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory) or a flash memory, or a magnetic disk such as a hard disk or a flexible disk, or an optical disk such as a CD (Compact Disc) or a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), or a magneto-optical disk. The processor 10001 and the memory 10002 are connected in a state in which they can transmit data to each other. The processor 10001 and the memory 10002 are also connected to other hardware via an input / output interface 10003 in a state in which they can transmit data to each other. Furthermore, the communication circuit 10004 realizes a communication unit (not shown).

[0205] or wind direction and speed acquisition units 1110, 1110A, 1110B, 1110C, 1110D, 1110E, control plate position wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1111, target position wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1112, external control related information acquisition units 1120, 1120A, 1120B, 1120C, 1120D, 1120E, drive control units 1130, 1130A, 1130B, 1130C, 1130D, 1130E, control value calculation unit 1131, control signal generation unit 1132, control related information provision unit 1140B, 1140C, 1140D, 1140E, control plate angle acquisition units 1150D, 1150E, target position predicted wind condition acquisition unit 1160E, The functions of the wind direction and speed measurement unit 1210, the drive unit 1220, the angle detection unit 1240, part of the target position wind direction and speed measurement module 2000, part of the wind condition prediction module 3000, and a control unit (not shown) may be realized by a dedicated processing circuit 20001 as shown in FIG. 34. The processing circuit 20001 may be, for example, a single circuit, a composite circuit, a programmed processor, a parallel programmed processor, an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), a PLD (Programmable Logic Device), an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), a SoC (System-on-a-Chip), or a system LSI (Large-Scale Integration), etc. Furthermore, the memory 20002 or another memory (not shown) implements a storage unit (not shown). The memory 20002 may be a non-volatile or volatile semiconductor memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), an EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM), an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory) or a flash memory, or a magnetic disk such as a hard disk or a flexible disk, or an optical disk such as a CD (Compact Disc) or a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), or a magneto-optical disk. The processing circuit 20001 and the memory 20002 are connected in a state in which they can transmit data to each other. In addition, the processing circuit 20001 and the memory 20002 are connected via the input / output interface 20003 in a state in which they can transmit data to other hardware. Furthermore, the communication circuit 20004 realizes a communication unit (not shown). The control system further includes wind direction and speed acquisition units 1110, 1110A, 1110B, 1110C, 1110D, 1110E, control plate position wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1111, target position wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1112, external control related information acquisition unit 1120, 1120A, 1120B, 1120C, 1120D, 1120E, drive control units 1130, 1130A, 1130B, 1130C, 1130D, 1130E, control value calculation unit 1131, control signal generation unit 1132, control related information provision unit 1140B, 1140C, 1140D, 1140E, control plate angle acquisition units 1150D, 1150E, target position predicted wind conditions acquisition unit 1160E, wind direction and speed measurement unit 1210, The functions of the drive unit 1220, the angle detection unit 1240, part of the target position wind direction and wind speed measurement module 2000, part of the wind condition prediction module 3000, and a control unit (not shown) may be realized by separate processing circuits, or may be realized together by a processing circuit.

[0206] or wind direction and speed acquisition units 1110, 1110A, 1110B, 1110C, 1110D, 1110E, control plate position wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1111, target position wind direction and speed acquisition unit 1112, external control related information acquisition units 1120, 1120A, 1120B, 1120C, 1120D, 1120E, drive control units 1130, 1130A, 1130B, 1130C, 1130D, 1130E, control value calculation unit 1131, control signal generation unit 1132, control related information provision unit 1140B, 1140C, 1140D, 1140E, control plate angle acquisition units 1150D, 1150E, target position predicted wind condition acquisition unit 1160E, The functions of the wind direction and speed measurement unit 1210, the drive unit 1220, the angle detection unit 1240, part of the target position wind direction and speed measurement module 2000, part of the wind condition prediction module 3000, and part of the control unit (not shown) may be realized by the processor 10001 and the memory 10002, and the remaining functions may be realized by the processing circuit 20001.

[0207] It should be noted that, within the scope of this disclosure, the embodiments may be freely combined, any component of each embodiment may be modified, or any component of each embodiment may be omitted. [Industrial Applicability]

[0208] The present disclosure makes it possible to control winds whose direction changes from moment to moment, and is therefore suitable for use in wind control devices, wind control methods, wind control modules, wind control systems, and the like that control winds such as wind around buildings. [Explanation of symbols]

[0209] 1(1A,1B,1C,1D,1E) Wind control system, 1000A(1000A-1,1000A-2,1000A-3,···,1000A-n), 1000B(1000B-1,1000B-2,1000B-3,···,1000B-n), 1000C(1000C-1,1000C-2,1000C-3,···,1000C-n), 1000D(1000D-1,1000D-2,1000D-3,···,1000D-n), 1000E(1000E-1,1000E-2,1000E-3,···,1000E-n) Wind control module, 1100, 1100A, 1100B, 1100C, 1100D, 1100E Wind control device, 1110, 1110A, 1110B, 1110C, 1110D, 1110E Wind direction and speed acquisition unit, 1111 Control plate position wind direction and speed acquisition unit, 1112 Target position wind direction and speed acquisition unit, 1120, 1120A, 1120B, 1120C, 1120D, 1120E External control related information acquisition unit, 1130, 1130A, 1130B, 1130C, 1130D, 1130E Drive control unit, 1131 Control value calculation unit, 1132 Control signal generation unit, 1140B, 1140C, 1140D, 1140E Control-related information providing unit, 1150D, 1150E Control plate angle acquisition unit, 1160E Target position prediction wind condition acquisition unit, 1200 (1200A, 1200B, 1200C, 1200D, 1200E) Wind control plate device, 1210 Wind direction and wind speed measurement unit, 1220 Drive unit, 1230 Wind control plate, 1240 Angle detection unit, 2000 Target position wind direction and wind speed measurement module, 2100 Target position wind direction and wind speed measurement device, 2200 Target position wind speed determination device, 3000 Wind condition prediction module, 3100 Wide area wind condition measurement device, 3200 Wind condition prediction device, 3300 Target position prediction wind speed determination device, 6000 (6000-1, 6000-2) Building (structure), 6100 Ground surface, 6110 Sidewalk (road), 10001 processor, 10002 memory, 10003 input / output interface, 10004 communication circuit, 20001 processing circuit, 20002 memory, 20003 input / output interface, 20004 communication circuit.

Claims

1. A wind control device that controls the wind at a target position by controlling a wind control plate device having a wind control plate, comprising: a wind direction and wind speed acquisition unit that acquires the wind direction and wind speed related to the target position; an external control related information acquisition unit that acquires external control related information, which is information used for controlling an external wind control plate device other than the wind control plate device; a drive control unit that controls the wind control plate device based on the wind direction and wind speed acquired by the wind direction and wind speed acquisition unit and the external control related information acquired by the external control related information acquisition unit; A wind control device comprising the above.

2. A control related information providing unit that provides control related information, which is information used for controlling the wind control device by the drive control unit, to an external wind control device; The wind control device according to claim 1, comprising the above.

3. The control related information includes the wind direction and wind speed related to the target position acquired by the wind direction and wind speed acquisition unit; The wind control device according to claim 2, characterized in the above.

4. The wind direction and wind speed acquired by the wind direction and wind speed acquisition unit include the wind direction and wind speed at the position where the wind control plate is arranged, i.e., the wind direction and wind speed at the control plate position; The wind control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in the above.

5. The wind direction and wind speed acquired by the wind direction and wind speed acquisition unit include the wind direction and wind speed at the target position, i.e., the wind direction and wind speed at the target position; The wind control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in the above.

6. The wind direction and wind speed acquired by the wind direction and wind speed acquisition unit are the wind direction and wind speed at the position where the wind control plate is arranged, i.e., the wind direction and wind speed at the control plate position, and the wind direction and wind speed at the target position, i.e., the wind direction and wind speed at the target position; The drive control unit controls the wind control plate device using the wind direction and wind speed at the control plate position, the wind direction and wind speed at the target position, and the external control related information; The wind control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in the above.

7. Comprising a control plate angle acquisition unit that acquires the angle of the wind control plate in the wind control plate device; The drive control unit further controls the wind control plate device using the angle of the wind control plate in the wind control plate device; The wind control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in the above.

8. Comprising a target position predicted wind condition acquisition unit that acquires wind condition prediction information indicating the prediction result of the wind condition in the area including the target position. The drive control unit further controls the wind control plate device by using the wind condition prediction information. The wind control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that.

9. When the drive control unit reduces the wind speed at the target position, it commands the wind control plate device so that the state of the wind control plate becomes a state of raising the wind. The wind control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that.

10. When the drive control unit reduces the wind speed at the target position, it commands the wind control plate device so that the wind control plate is perpendicular to the ground surface. The wind control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that.

11. When the drive control unit reduces the wind speed at the target position, the wind controlled by the first wind control plate device, which is the wind control plate device to be controlled, collides with the wind controlled by the second wind control plate device, which is a wind control plate device different from the first wind control plate device. The angle or orientation of the wind control plate is commanded to the first wind control plate device. The wind control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that.

12. A wind control method for controlling the wind at a target position by controlling a wind control plate device having a wind control plate, comprising: A wind direction and wind speed acquisition unit acquires the wind direction and wind speed related to the target position. An external control related information acquisition unit acquires external control related information, which is information used for controlling an external wind control plate device other than the wind control plate device. A drive control unit controls the wind control plate device based on the wind direction and wind speed acquired by the wind direction and wind speed acquisition unit and the external control related information acquired by the external control related information acquisition unit. The wind control method is characterized in that.

13. A wind control module for controlling the wind at a target position by controlling a wind control plate, comprising: The wind control plate; A wind direction and wind speed acquisition unit for acquiring the wind direction and wind speed related to the target position; An external control related information acquisition unit for acquiring external control related information, which is information used for controlling an external wind control plate other than the wind control plate; A drive control unit that outputs a control signal for commanding the state of the wind control plate based on the wind direction and wind speed acquired by the wind direction and wind speed acquisition unit and the external control related information acquired by the external control related information acquisition unit. A drive unit that changes the state of the air control plate by driving according to a control signal output by the drive control unit; An air control module comprising the same.

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