Base shelter system of mobile platform for extreme environment exploration

Abstract

The present invention relates to a base shelter system of a mobile platform for extreme environment exploration, which is installed in an extreme environment in which the mobile platform performs exploration work. The base shelter system comprises: a main body which has an accommodation space provided therein to accommodate the mobile platform, and has an entrance on one side thereof such that the mobile platform can enter the accommodation space; a door unit installed in the main body to open and close the entrance; and a charging unit installed in the main body to charge a battery of the mobile platform accommodated in the accommodation space. The base shelter system of a mobile platform for extreme environment exploration according to the present invention is installed in an extreme environment and can provide facilities for charging and refurbishing the mobile platform, thereby enabling the mobile platform to perform missions for longer periods in extreme environments.

Description

A base shelter system for a mobile platform for exploring extreme environments

[0001] The present invention relates to a base shelter system for a mobile platform for exploring extreme environments, and more particularly, to a base shelter system for a mobile platform for exploring extreme environments that can accommodate and recharge a mobile platform performing extreme environment exploration work.

[0002] Recently, robots that replace human labor in specific environments are being applied in various industries. For example, drones are being used in agriculture to spray pesticides, and firefighting robots are being deployed at fire sites. One example is the use of mobile robots to perform missions in extreme environments. However, conventional robots have limited mobility in extreme environments, and their degree of freedom, such as requiring direct user intervention, can hinder response to potential variables. Therefore, a battery pack system is used to power the in-wheel motors of each crawler, as well as the lidar, sensors, and cameras required for unmanned movement.

[0003] However, conventionally, robots have difficulty performing long-term missions because they must periodically return to the exploration base to recharge their batteries and re-equip the platform while performing exploration missions in extreme regions.

[0004] The present invention was created to improve the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to provide a base shelter system for a mobile platform for exploring extreme environments installed in extreme regions for charging and re-equipping the mobile platform.

[0005] In order to achieve the above object, the base shelter system of a mobile platform for exploring an extreme environment according to the present invention is installed in an extreme environment where the mobile platform performs exploration work, and comprises a main body having an internal accommodation space for accommodating the mobile platform, an entrance formed on one side of the accommodation space for allowing the mobile platform to enter, a door unit installed in the main body for opening and closing the entrance, and a charging unit installed in the main body for charging the battery of the mobile platform accommodated in the accommodation space.

[0006] The above door unit has an opening / closing door that is rotatably installed on the main body to open / close the entrance, and a door rotation part that rotates the opening / closing door.

[0007] In addition, the base shelter system of the mobile platform for exploring extreme environments according to the present invention may further include a blower unit that blows air toward the mobile platform to remove foreign substances stuck to the mobile platform entering the receiving space through the entrance.

[0008] The above blower unit is provided with a blower fan installed on the ceiling surface of the main body adjacent to the entrance to force air downward, and a heating member installed below the blower fan to heat the air flowing downward by the blower fan to a predetermined temperature.

[0009] Meanwhile, the base shelter system of the mobile platform for exploring extreme environments according to the present invention may further include a heating unit that heats the battery of the mobile platform, which has moved adjacent to the charging unit to charge the battery, to a preset operating temperature.

[0010] The above-mentioned heating unit comprises a heat-insulating blanket that is installed so as to be able to rise and fall on the ceiling surface of the main body corresponding to a charging area capable of being charged by the charging unit, inside the main body, so as to cover the movable platform charged by the charging unit, a blanket lifting unit that raises and lowers the heat-insulating blanket, a heating body that is installed on the heat-insulating blanket and generates heat at the operating temperature, a detection sensor that detects the entry of the movable platform into the charging area, and a heating control unit that operates the blanket lifting unit to lower the heat-insulating blanket so that it can cover the movable platform when the entry of the movable platform into the charging area is detected by the detection sensor, and controls the heating body so that the heating body generates heat.

[0011] The base shelter system of a mobile platform for exploring extreme environments according to the present invention can be installed in extreme areas to provide facilities for charging and re-equipping the mobile platform, thereby enabling the mobile platform to perform missions in extreme areas for a longer period of time.

[0012] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a base shelter system of a mobile platform for exploring extreme environments according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0013] Figures 2 and 3 are cross-sectional views of the base shelter system of the mobile platform for exploring extreme environments of Figure 1.

[0014] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of a base shelter system of a mobile platform for exploring extreme environments according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a base shelter system of a mobile platform for exploring extreme environments according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 6 is a perspective view of a heating unit of a base shelter system of a mobile platform for exploring extreme environments of Figure 5.

[0017] Hereinafter, with reference to the attached drawings, a base shelter system for a mobile platform for exploring extreme environments according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail. The present invention is susceptible to various modifications and variations, and thus specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the text. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to a specific disclosed form, but should be understood to encompass all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and technical scope of the present invention. In describing each drawing, similar reference numerals are used to indicate similar components. In the attached drawings, the dimensions of structures are shown exaggerated to improve clarity of the present invention.

[0018] While terms like "first" and "second" may be used to describe various components, these components should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used solely to distinguish one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, a first component could be referred to as a "second component," and similarly, a second component could also be referred to as a "first component."

[0019] The terminology used in this application is only used to describe specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the present invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this application, it should be understood that the terms "comprise" or "have" indicate the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, but do not preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0020] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology, and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined herein.

[0021] Figures 1 to 3 illustrate a base shelter system (100) of a mobile platform for exploring extreme environments according to the present invention.

[0022] Referring to the drawing, the base shelter system (100) of the mobile platform for the exploration of an extreme environment is installed in an extreme environment where the mobile platform performs exploration work, and has a main body (110) having an internal accommodation space (111) for accommodating the mobile platform, an entrance (112) formed on one side for allowing the mobile platform to be introduced into the accommodation space (111), a door unit (120) installed in the main body (110) for opening and closing the entrance (112), and a charging unit (130) installed in the main body (110) for charging the battery of the mobile platform accommodated in the accommodation space (111).

[0023] Here, mobile platforms can be robots, vehicles, drones, and other devices that move and perform missions in extreme regions like Antarctica. These mobile platforms are equipped with the equipment necessary to perform the missions, and batteries are also installed to power the equipment. While lithium-ion battery packs are typically used, any battery capable of powering a mobile platform can be used.

[0024] The main body (110) is formed as a rectangular structure extending a predetermined length in the front-back direction, and a plurality of accommodation spaces (111) are provided inside. The accommodation spaces (111) are provided to be spaced apart from each other in the front-back direction. At this time, it is preferable that the main body (110) be formed with an entrance (112) on each of the front and rear sides.

[0025] Meanwhile, the main body (110) is provided with an insulating means to insulate the receiving space (111). As the insulating means, an insulating material may be installed on the upper and lower walls and the left and right walls of the main body (110). The insulating material may be a rock wool panel, and a 50 mm thick rock wool panel is embedded in the left and right walls of the main body (110), and a 100 mm thick rock wool panel is embedded in the upper wall of the main body (110). In addition, the bottom surface of the main body (110) is formed by sequentially stacking 28 mm thick wood, 50 mm thick rock wool panel, and 4.5 mm thick iron plate in the vertical direction. Here, the insulating means is not limited thereto, and any insulating means for insulating the receiving space (111) may be applied.

[0026] In addition, the main body (110) has a number of coupling members (113) formed at the lower end so that it can be coupled to a transport means such as a crane so that it can be transported by the transport means.

[0027] The door unit (120) has a plurality of opening / closing doors (121) that are rotatably installed on the main body (110) to open / close the entrance (112), and a door rotation part (122) that rotates the opening / closing doors (121).

[0028] The above-mentioned opening / closing door (121) is installed rotatably on the left and right edges of the entrance / exit (112) to open / close the entrance / exit (112). The opening / closing door (121) is provided with an insulating means for insulating the receiving space (111). As the insulating means, the opening / closing door (121) is provided with an insulating material, and the insulating material is a 50 mm thick rock wool panel.

[0029] The door pivot unit (122) is provided with a plurality of actuators (123) that are respectively installed on the opening / closing doors (121). One end of the actuator (123) is pivotally installed on the inner surface of the opening / closing door (121), and the other end is pivotally installed on the ceiling surface of the main body (110). The actuator (123) is applied with an expansion means such as a hydraulic cylinder or a screw jack that can expand from one end to the other end. Meanwhile, the door pivot unit (122) is not limited thereto, and any rotation means that can rotate the opening / closing door (121) can be applied.

[0030] Meanwhile, although not shown in the drawing, the door unit (120) may further include a door control unit that can control the door rotation unit (122) to rotate the opening / closing door (121). The door control unit includes a signal receiving module that can receive a door opening signal, and when the door opening signal is received by the signal receiving module, the door rotation unit (122) is operated to open the entrance (112). Here, the moving platform may also include a signal emitting module that can emit the door opening signal when it approaches the main body (110). In addition, the signal receiving module may receive the door opening signal transmitted using a wireless communication network from the exploration base where the worker is staying.

[0031] The charging unit (130) can charge the battery of the mobile platform using the electromagnetic induction phenomenon. At this time, the charging unit (130) can be equipped with a wireless charging pad (131) installed on the inner wall surface facing the entrance (112). The wireless charging pad (131) is connected to a large-capacity battery module (not shown) installed in the main body (110) and charges the battery of the mobile platform in a contactless manner using the electromagnetic induction phenomenon. Since a conventional general wireless charging device is applied, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. In the receiving space (111) of the main body (110), a predetermined area centered on the wireless charging pad (131) is set as a charging area where the charging unit (130) can charge the battery of the mobile platform. At this time, it is preferable that the mobile platform also be equipped with a wireless charging device for charging the battery using the electromagnetic induction phenomenon in response to the wireless charging pad (131).

[0032] Here, the mobile platform may be equipped with a tracking module so that it can move to a charging area adjacent to the wireless charging pad (131) when entering the receiving space (111). Although not illustrated in the drawing, the tracking module includes a GPS antenna module that generates location information of the mobile platform, a plurality of lidar sensors for detecting objects around the mobile platform, a front camera that photographs the front of the mobile platform, and an image analysis module that analyzes the image captured by the front camera to calculate the location of the wireless charging pad (131). The mobile platform moves to the charging area based on the information provided by the tracking module. Meanwhile, the tracking module is not limited thereto, and any tracking means that can move the mobile platform to the charging area within the receiving space (111) can be applied.

[0033] The base shelter system (100) of the mobile platform for exploring extreme environments according to the present invention, configured as described above, can be installed in extreme areas to provide facilities for charging and re-equipping the mobile platform, thereby enabling the mobile platform to perform missions in extreme areas for a longer period of time.

[0034] Meanwhile, FIG. 4 illustrates a base shelter system (200) of a mobile platform for exploring extreme environments according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Elements that have the same function as those in the previously illustrated drawings are indicated with the same reference numerals.

[0036] Referring to the drawing, the base shelter system (200) of the mobile platform for the exploration of the extreme environment further includes a blower unit (210) that blows air toward the mobile platform to remove foreign substances stuck to the mobile platform entering the receiving space (111) through the entrance (112).

[0037] The above blower unit (210) is provided with a blower fan (211) installed on the ceiling surface of the main body (110) adjacent to the entrance (112) to force air downward, and a heating member (212) installed at the lower portion of the blower fan (211) to heat air flowing downward by the blower fan (211) to a predetermined temperature.

[0038] The blower fan (211) is a conventional blower means used to force air downward, so a detailed description thereof will be omitted. The heating element (212) is a heating element that is applied with electric power and generates heat, and a plurality of heating elements are installed at a distance from each other at the bottom of the blower fan (211). Here, it is preferable that the heating element (212) be installed on an air path through which air is forced to flow by the blower fan (211).

[0039] As described above, the blower unit (210) forces air to flow to the moving platform entering the receiving space (111) through the entrance (112). The forced air can remove foreign substances stuck to the moving platform, i.e., foreign substances stuck to the wireless charging device of the moving platform, thereby improving the charging efficiency of the battery. In addition, the blower unit (210) heats air to a predetermined temperature by the heating member (212) and supplies it to the moving platform, thereby heating the battery to a predetermined temperature, thereby having the advantage of improving the operating efficiency of the battery.

[0040] Meanwhile, FIG. 5 illustrates a base shelter system (300) of a mobile platform for exploring extreme environments according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] Referring to the drawing, the base shelter system (300) of the mobile platform for exploring the extreme environment further includes a heating unit (310) that heats the battery of the mobile platform, which has moved adjacent to the charging unit (130) to charge the battery, to a preset operating temperature.

[0042] The above heating unit (310) is a heating blanket (311) that is installed so as to be able to rise and fall on the ceiling surface of the main body (110) corresponding to the charging area where charging is possible by the charging unit (130) within the main body (110) so as to cover the moving platform that is charged by the charging unit (130), a blanket lifting unit (312) that raises and lowers the heating blanket (311), a heating body (313) that is installed in the heating blanket (311) and generates heat at the operating temperature, a detection sensor (not shown) that detects the entry of the moving platform into the charging area, and when the entry of the moving platform into the charging area is detected through the detection sensor, the blanket lifting unit (312) is operated so that the heating blanket (311) is lowered so that the moving platform can be covered, and the heating body (313) is controlled so that the heating body (313) generates heat. It has a control unit (not shown).

[0043] The above-mentioned insulating blanket (311) is formed to have a predetermined thickness and an area corresponding to the charging area. Here, the insulating blanket (311) is preferably formed of a fiber or wool material so that it can be deformed according to the external shape of the moving platform.

[0044] The mop lift unit (312) has a plurality of lifting wires (314) connected to the upper part of the insulating mop (311), a plurality of winding drums (315) that are rotatably installed on the ceiling surface of the main body (110) and on which the lifting wires (314) are wound around the outer surface, and a drum rotation member (316) that rotates the winding drums (315).

[0045] A plurality of lifting wires (314) are connected to each of the four corners and the central portion of the insulating blanket (311). A plurality of winding drums (315) are installed on the ceiling surface of the main body (110) at positions facing the four corners and the central portion of the insulating blanket (311). The winding drums (315) are formed in a cylindrical shape, and the other end of each lifting wire (314) is wound around the outer circumference. A drum rotating member (316) is installed on each of the winding drums (315) to rotate the winding drums (315) so that the lifting wire (314) is wound on or unwound from the winding drums (315). An electric motor that generates a rotational force by applied electricity is applied to the drum rotating member (316). Meanwhile, the above-mentioned mop lifting unit (312) is not limited to this, and any lifting means that can lift the corresponding insulating mop (311) can be applied.

[0046] The heating element (313) is installed inside the insulating blanket (311) and is formed in a size corresponding to the area of ​​the insulating blanket (311). The heating element (313) is a flexible surface heating element that can be deformed to correspond to the insulating blanket (311), but is not limited thereto and any heating means capable of heating the insulating blanket (311) can be applied.

[0047] A detection sensor is installed on the bottom surface of the main body (110) corresponding to the charging area to detect whether a mobile platform has entered the charging area. Since the detection sensor uses a sensor device commonly used in the past to detect objects approaching the installed location, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. The detection sensor transmits detection information to the heating control unit.

[0048] When the heat control unit detects that the mobile platform has entered the charging area through the detection sensor, it controls the operation of the drum rotation members (316) so that the heat blanket (311) descends from the ceiling surface of the main body (110). That is, the heat control unit controls the drum rotation members (316) so that the winding drum (315) rotates so that the lifting wire (314) is unwound from the winding drum. Here, the heat control unit operates the heating body (313) so that the heating body (313) generates heat. The descending heat blanket (311) covers the upper part of the mobile platform, and the mobile platform is heated to a predetermined temperature by the heat blanket (311), thereby improving the operating efficiency of the equipment mounted on the mobile platform, including the battery.

[0049] Meanwhile, when the charging unit (130) completes charging the battery of the mobile platform, it transmits a charging completion signal to the heat generation control unit, and when the charging completion signal is received, the heat generation control unit controls the operation of the drum rotation members (316) so that the insulating blanket (311) rises to the ceiling surface of the main body (110) so that the mobile platform moves. That is, the heat generation control unit controls the drum rotation members (316) so that the winding drum (315) rotates so that the lifting wire (314) is wound on the winding drum (315). Here, the heat generation control unit stops the operation of the heating body (313).

[0050] Meanwhile, although not shown in the drawing, the heating unit (310) may further include a lower heating member installed on the bottom surface of the main body (110) corresponding to the charging area to heat the lower portion of the corresponding moving platform. The lower heating member is formed by arranging a plurality of heating wires in a grid shape that generate heat when electricity is applied, and is installed on the bottom surface of the main body (110). When the heat control unit detects that the moving platform has entered the charging area through a detection sensor, it can operate the lower heating member to heat the lower portion of the moving platform. By the lower heating member, the moving platform is heated more quickly to a temperature suitable for the operation of the battery and equipment.

[0051] The heating unit (310) configured as described above heats the mobile unit that has entered the charging area to a predetermined temperature, so there is an advantage in that the battery of the mobile platform is stably charged even in extreme cold.

[0052] The description of the disclosed embodiments is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments disclosed herein, but is to be construed in the broadest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A main body having an internal space for accommodating the mobile platform, which is installed in an extreme location where the mobile platform performs exploration work, and an entrance formed on one side for the mobile platform to be introduced into the space; A door unit installed in the main body to open and close the entrance; and Equipped with a charging unit installed in the main body to charge the battery of the mobile platform accommodated in the above accommodation space; A base shelter system for a mobile platform for exploring extreme environments.

2. In paragraph 1, The above door unit An opening / closing door rotatably installed on the main body to open / close the above entrance / exit; and Equipped with a door rotation part that rotates the above-mentioned opening / closing door; A base shelter system for a mobile platform for exploring extreme environments.

3. In paragraph 1 or 2, In order to remove foreign substances stuck to the moving platform entering the receiving space through the above entrance, a blower unit is further provided for blowing air toward the moving platform. A base shelter system for a mobile platform for exploring extreme environments.

4. In paragraph 3, The above blower unit A blower fan installed on the ceiling surface of the main body adjacent to the entrance to force air downward; and A heating member is provided at the bottom of the blower fan and heats the air flowing downward by the blower fan to a predetermined temperature. A base shelter system for a mobile platform for exploring extreme environments.

5. In paragraph 1 or 2, A heating unit for heating the battery of the mobile platform, which has moved adjacent to the charging unit to charge the battery, to a preset operating temperature; A base shelter system for a mobile platform for exploring extreme environments.

6. In paragraph 5, The above heating unit An insulating blanket that is installed so as to be able to rise and fall on the ceiling surface of the main body corresponding to a charging area capable of being charged by the charging unit, inside the main body, so as to cover the moving platform charged by the charging unit; A blanket lifting unit for lifting the above-mentioned insulating blanket; A heating element installed in the above insulating blanket and generating heat at the above operating temperature; A detection sensor that detects the entry of the moving platform into the charging area; and When the entry of the mobile platform into the charging area is detected through the detection sensor, the blanket lifting unit is operated to lower the thermal blanket so that the mobile platform can be covered, and a heating control unit is provided to control the heating body so that the heating body generates heat. A base shelter system for a mobile platform for exploring extreme environments.

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