KR20210084748A - Smart traffic signal lamp - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a smart traffic signal rod. The smart traffic signal rod according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: an LED unit in which an LED light bulb is formed on the top of the smart traffic signal rod; a handle provided at the lower end of the LED unit; a self-generation battery unit provided inside the LED unit to convert kinetic energy to generate power; and a biosignal detection sensor provided on the outside of the handle to sense the biosignal of an operator.

Description

Smart traffic signal lamp

The present invention relates to a smart traffic signal rod, and more particularly, it generates power by itself and supplies power, it is possible to monitor the presence or absence of abnormality by detecting the biosignal of the operator, and an environment in which the operator can work safely by detecting the approach of heavy equipment It relates to a smart traffic signal rod prepared to more intuitively manage the status of workers in conjunction with a server that manages the work system.

In general, the traffic signal rod is used for the purpose of controlling the flow of vehicles on the road or controlling traffic in case of an emergency, and is used for the purpose of guiding heavy equipment at a construction site where heavy equipment enters and exits frequently. It is formed in a structure in which a light bulb is provided and built-in.

In particular, since it is essential to secure visibility during night work at the construction site, it is necessary to control using traffic signal rods, but work continuously at close distance to heavy equipment, and safety accidents frequently occur due to reduced concentration due to continuous night work. problem persists.

For the above reasons, it is necessary to improve the working environment of workers and to prevent safety accidents.

On the other hand, the traffic signal rod is a basic means that workers must use to control heavy equipment at night.

In order to solve this problem, in Utility Model Registration Publication No. 20-0225246 “traffic signal rod”, the lead wire to which the LED lamp is attached inside the transparent inner tube inserted inside the signal rod is firmly fixed and supported on the inner tube. A technology is disclosed in which a plurality of separate LEDs or light bulbs are installed at the lower end of the signal rod, as well as prevent damage to the LED lamp due to an impact from the reflective plate.

However, the conventional traffic signal rod as described above is attached to the number of LED lamps and a reflector for reflecting light, but other safety means considering the safety of the operator are not provided.

In addition, in Registered Utility Model Publication No. 20-0425233 “Traffic Signal Rod”, a traffic signal rod designed to provide convenience according to the use of the lamp of the traffic signal rod by making the emitted light have various colors using a color plate having various colors is disclosed. has been

However, the traffic signal rod of No. 20-0425233 above was provided with a means for changing the emitted light to various colors as well, but other safety means considering safety at the work site were not provided.

Therefore, the use of the traffic signal rod in a work site with a high risk of work can be said to be very limited, and it is necessary to improve these problems.

The present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems, it can supply power by self-generation, it can detect the worker's bio-signals and monitor the position at the same time to check the safety of the worker in real time, and heavy equipment close to the work site can be used. An object of the present invention is to provide a smart traffic signal rod having a function that can detect and prevent safety accidents.

A smart traffic signal rod according to an embodiment of the invention ball for solving the above problems, an LED unit in which an LED light bulb is formed on the top of the smart traffic signal rod; a handle provided at the lower end of the LED unit; It is provided inside the LED part　It may include a self-generation battery unit provided to generate electric power by converting kinetic energy, and a bio-signal detection sensor provided outside the handle unit to detect a bio-signal of an operator.

At this time, the self-generation battery unit, a self-generation unit for generating an induced current using kinetic energy; and a battery unit provided to charge the current generated by the self-generation unit, wherein the current generated by the self-generation unit is stored in the battery unit to supply power to the smart traffic signal rod, and the battery When the power stored in the unit is insufficient, it may be characterized in that it sends a charging notification signal according to the blinking of the LED bulb of the LED unit.

In addition, the biosignal detection sensor includes a fingerprint recognition sensor for recognizing the fingerprint of the operator, and when the operator grips the handle of the smart traffic signal rod, the fingerprint is recognized to confirm the identity of the operator, and the microelectrode Detecting the presence or absence of physical abnormalities of the worker by communicating with a system server that collects bio-signals including the worker's heart rate, body composition, and electrocardiogram, and manages the worker's bio-detection signals collected by the bio-signal detection sensor can be characterized.

In this case, a heavy equipment detection sensor provided inside the handle portion to detect the proximity of heavy equipment; and a notification speaker provided on one side of the smart traffic signal rod, wherein the heavy equipment detection sensor communicates bidirectionally with the heavy equipment to work and when the heavy equipment approaches within a certain distance, notifies the approach of the heavy equipment through the notification speaker can be characterized as

In addition, the smart traffic signal rod further includes a GPS module for transmitting the location of the smart traffic signal rod, and communication with other stabilizing devices detected through the communication module is disconnected or abnormal by the biosignal detection sensor. When a signal is detected, it may be characterized in that the position of the smart traffic signal rod detected through the GPS module is transmitted to the system server.

In addition, further comprising a communication module that communicates with other safety devices worn on the body of the worker, wherein the communication module communicates with other safety equipment including safety boots, hard hats, or safety vests when spaced apart by more than a certain distance It may be characterized in that a notification is displayed on the system server.

In addition, the smart traffic signal rod further includes a display provided to output a screen on one side of the smart traffic signal rod, wherein the display displays the remaining battery amount of the self-powered battery unit and the detection information of the biosignal detection sensor on the screen. It may be characterized in that it receives a message transmitted from the system server and outputs it to a screen.

At this time, the smart traffic signal rod, the fog detection sensor provided on one side of the smart traffic signal rod to detect the presence or absence of fog in the air; and a brightness control device provided to adjust the brightness of the LED bulb of the LED unit, wherein when fog information is detected by the fog sensor, the LED to enable visual identification of the LED bulb in a foggy situation It may be characterized in that the brightness of the light bulb is adjusted.

The smart traffic signal rod according to an embodiment of the present invention can self-generate and supply power, detect the worker's bio-signals and monitor the location at the same time to check the safety of the worker in real time, It can detect and prevent accidents in advance.

In particular, the manager of the job site can grasp the situation of the worker, and by continuously sending the location of the worker, there is an effect that can quickly respond in case of a safety accident or an emergency situation of the worker.

1 is a perspective view of a smart traffic signal rod according to an embodiment of the present invention;
2 is a front view of a smart traffic signal rod according to an embodiment of the present invention;
3 is a perspective view projecting an LED part of a smart traffic signal rod according to an embodiment of the present invention;
4 is a block diagram of a sensor housing according to an embodiment of the present invention;
5 is a block diagram of a communication housing according to an embodiment of the present invention;
6 is a communication configuration diagram of a smart traffic signal rod according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Hereinafter, the description of the present invention with reference to the drawings is not limited to specific embodiments, and various transformations may be applied and various embodiments may be provided. In addition, it should be understood that the contents described below include all conversions, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention.

In the following description, terms such as first and second are terms used to describe various components, meanings are not limited thereto, and are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from other components.

Like reference numbers used throughout this specification refer to like elements.

As used herein, the singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In addition, terms such as "comprises", "comprising" or "have" described below are intended to designate the existence of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification. It should be construed as not precluding the possibility of addition or existence of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

Hereinafter, a smart traffic signal rod according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6 .

1 is a perspective view of a smart traffic signal rod according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view of a smart traffic signal rod according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is an LED of a smart traffic signal rod according to an embodiment of the present invention It is a perspective view for projecting a part, FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram of a sensor housing according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram of a communication housing according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram according to an embodiment of the present invention It is a communication configuration diagram of smart traffic signal rod.

First, referring to FIGS. 1 to 6 , the smart traffic signal rod 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention has an LED unit 100, a handle unit 200, and a self-powered battery unit in the shape of a commonly used traffic signal rod. 130 , it may be configured to include a biosignal detection sensor 211 .

First, the smart traffic signal rod (1) is provided to be close to the shape of a normal traffic signal rod, is provided in a cylindrical shape, and the LED part 100 in which the LED bulb is provided and the handle part 200 formed to be gripped by the operator. can be distinguished.

The outer cover 110 of the LED unit 100 is provided with an acrylic material, is formed in a form that can be replaced, and has a red color, but the material and color of the outer cover 110 are not limited thereto, and the color is changed according to the situation. can be

In the interior of the LED unit 100, an LED light emitting unit 120 made of a light emitting diode element is provided so as to face the outer cover 110 from the inside of the LED unit 100, and the smart that is exposed to the naked eye according to the color of the outer cover 110. The color of the traffic signal rod (1) may be different.

A self-generation battery unit 130 is provided in the center of the LED unit 100 and may be provided to generate a current using kinetic energy transmitted to the smart traffic signal rod 1 by a hand signal to the operator.

In more detail, a cylindrical passage 131 is provided on the inside of the outer cover 110, and a magnet 132 formed to move up and down is provided inside the passage 131, so that the operator can use the smart traffic signal rod ( When 1) is used, the magnet 132 may be formed to move up and down inside the passage.

At this time, the coil unit 133 is fixed to the outer center of the passage, and the magnet 132 may be provided in a form penetrating the center of the coil unit 133 when the magnet 132 moves up and down.

That is, when the operator moves the smart traffic signal rod (1), the magnet 132 moves up and down in the passage, it may be formed to pass through the coil unit 133, and the magnet 132 is the coil unit ( 133), it is possible to supply power to the LED light emitting unit 120 provided in the LED unit 100 by using the induced current generated when it passes through.

At this time, the battery unit 134 capable of being charged is provided in the self-generation battery unit 130 , and the induced current generated by the movement of the magnet 132 may be formed to be charged in the battery unit 134 , and self-generation. The power charged in the battery unit 130 may be provided in the smart traffic signal rod 1 and connected to components using power to supply power.

The biosignal detection sensor 211 includes a fingerprint recognition sensor 212 capable of recognizing the operator's fingerprint, and is located on the handle of the smart traffic signal rod 1, and is located on the handle of the smart traffic signal rod 1 while the operator holds the operator's biometrics with the palm for use It may be configured to sense a signal.

At this time, the biosignal detection sensor 211 may be formed to communicate with the system server 400 for managing the operator's biometric signal, and when the operator's thumb is recognized by the fingerprint recognition sensor 212, the worker's identity stored in advance You can synchronize information and update biometric information.

At this time, the biosignal detection sensor 211 may scan the blood vessels in the operator's palm to measure the basic pulse of the operator, and periodically flow a microcurrent to analyze the body composition and measure the electrocardiogram, and the system server 400 ), you can check the current worker's biorhythm through the worker's biometric information.

That is, the system server 400 records the physical characteristics or precautions of the worker, and when various biometric information including body composition is obtained using the biosignal detection sensor 211, it is possible to check whether the worker's body is abnormal or not. It can be detected and immediately notify the operator and the manager of the system server 400 when an abnormal signal is detected.

The heavy equipment detection sensor 213 is provided on the inside of the handle 200 to detect the approach of heavy equipment, and a notification speaker 240 may be further included at one side of the smart traffic signal rod.

The heavy equipment detection sensor 213 detects a position notification sensor attached to the heavy equipment, and when the heavy equipment working within a certain distance approaches, detects this and informs the operator of the heavy equipment approach through the notification speaker 240 .

On the other hand, the location notification sensor and heavy equipment detection sensor 213 attached to heavy equipment can communicate using a short-distance communication device, and communication modules such as WiFi, RF4CE-zigbee, Bluetooth, Specified-wisun, and Enocean are heavy equipment. It may be magnetically attached to and mounted on, and the heavy equipment detection sensor 213 may be provided to detect the approach of heavy equipment.

In addition, the location notification sensor attached to the heavy equipment can set the communication distance, and can be set differently depending on the type of communication module or the usage environment.

In other words, the location notification sensor is magnetically attached to the heavy equipment entering the work site, and the detection distance is set within the communication distance of the location notification sensor in consideration of the operator's use environment. By notifying the approach of the heavy equipment through the notification speaker 240, it is possible to prevent a safety accident that may occur due to the approach of the heavy equipment in advance.

At this time, the biosignal detection sensor 211 and the heavy equipment detection sensor 213 may be formed inside the sensor housing 210 provided inside the handle 200, and may be fixed to prevent shaking due to impact. have.

In addition, the smart traffic signal rod according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a communication module 221 and a GPS module 222 .

The communication module 221 may be configured to communicate with other safety devices worn on the body of the worker, and may include all safety devices that can be worn on the body, such as a safety helmet, safety shoes, and safety vest worn by the worker. The smart traffic signal rod 1 of the present invention may be synchronized with other safety devices worn by the operator through the communication module 221 .

At this time, one of the other safety equipment including the smart traffic signal rod 1 communicates with the system server 400 managed by the central system and continuously detects the state of the synchronized safety equipment through the communication module 221 to ensure safety. You can check the status of the equipment.

That is, when any one of the other safety equipment including the smart traffic signal rod (1) is separated by a certain distance or more, or communication is canceled due to a problem in the equipment, the corresponding safety equipment communicating with the system server 400 To help identify problems with safety equipment.

The GPS module 222 is provided on one side of the smart traffic signal rod 1, and may be provided to transmit the location of the smart traffic signal rod 1 to the system server 400 to confirm the position of the operator. For example, when an abnormal signal of the operator is detected by the biosignal detection sensor 211, the system server 400 gives the central administrator an abnormal signal along with the location of the smart traffic signal rod 1 detected by the GPS module 222. may be configured to notify, and even when separated from other safety equipment synchronized through the communication module 221, the GPS module 222 may be configured to confirm the location of the smart traffic signal rod (1).

At this time, the communication module 221 and the GPS module 222 may be formed inside the communication housing 220 provided inside the handle 200, and may be fixed to prevent shaking due to impact.

In addition, the smart traffic signal rod 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a display 230 as an upper end of the handle unit 200 . Here, the display 230 may be formed according to the external curve of the handle unit 200 , but the shape of the display 230 is not limited to any one and may be formed in various shapes.

At this time, the display 230 may display the remaining battery level of the self-powered battery unit 134 , may inform the detection information of the biosignal detection sensor on the screen, and display a notification message transmitted from the system server 400 on the screen. It is possible to print For example, the display 230 may analyze the detection information of the biosignal detection sensor 211 and output the biorhythm record of the operator to the display 230 to inform the operator.

In addition, the smart traffic signal rod 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is a brightness control device 330 to adjust the brightness of the fog detection sensor 300 and the LED light emitting unit 120 that can detect the presence or absence of fog in the air. ) can be formed.

The fog detection sensor 300 may be formed to detect outside air on one side of the LED unit. At this time, the fog sensor 300 may be formed so that external air can pass through the inside of the fog sensor 300 on both sides, and the concentration of fog can be calculated using a sensor that measures light scattering. .

For example, the wavelength or light irradiated from the lamp 310 passes through the air layer passing through the inside of the fog detection sensor 300 and is formed to face the sensing unit 320 , and the wavelength or light irradiated from the lamp 310 is The concentration of fog may be measured by comparing the intensity with the intensity of the wavelength or light detected by the detector 320 . Here, the fog sensor 300 may use a method of estimating the concentration of fog by analyzing humidity and air quality in addition to a method using light.

At this time, the fog detection sensor 300 is interlocked with the brightness control device 330 , and the brightness control device 330 is interlocked with the LED light emitting unit 120 , and as the concentration of the fog increases, the brightness of the LED light emitting unit 120 . It can be formed to be adjustable.

That is, when the visible distance at which the signal of the smart traffic signal rod 1 can be identified is shortened due to the thickening of the fog, the LED light emitting unit ( 120) can be adjusted.

As described above, the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiment shown in the drawings, but it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications and equivalent other embodiments are possible therefrom. will be. Accordingly, the true technical protection scope of the present invention should be defined by the technical spirit of the appended claims.

1: Smart traffic signal bar
100: LED unit
110: outer cover
120: LED light emitting unit
130: self-generation battery unit
131: passage
132: magnet
133: coil unit
134: battery unit
200: handle part
210: sensor housing
211: biosignal detection sensor
212: fingerprint recognition sensor
213: heavy equipment detection sensor
220: communication housing
221: communication module
222: GPS module
230: display
240: notification speaker
300: fog detection sensor
310: lamp
320: detection unit
330: brightness control device
400: system server

Claims (8)

An LED unit in which an LED bulb is formed on the top of the smart traffic signal rod;
a handle provided at the lower end of the LED unit;
It is provided inside the LED part　a self-generation battery unit provided to convert kinetic energy to produce electric power; and
A smart traffic signal bar provided on the outside of the handle and including a bio-signal detection sensor provided to detect the operator's bio-signals
According to claim 1,
The self-generation battery unit,
a self-generation unit generating an induced current using kinetic energy; and
Includes; battery unit provided to charge the current generated by the self-generation unit;
The current generated by the self-generation unit is stored in the battery unit to supply power to the smart traffic signal rod,
Smart traffic signal rod, characterized in that when the power stored in the battery unit is insufficient, the LED light bulb of the LED unit sends a charging notification signal according to the flickering
According to claim 1,
The biosignal detection sensor,
Includes a fingerprint recognition sensor that recognizes the operator's fingerprint,
When the operator grips the handle of the smart traffic signal rod,
Recognizes fingerprints to confirm the identity of the operator, and collects bio-signals including the operator's heart rate, body composition, and electrocardiogram by sending microelectrodes;
Smart traffic signal rod, characterized in that it communicates with a system server that manages the worker's biometric signal collected by the biosignal detection sensor and detects the presence or absence of the worker's body abnormality
4. The method of claim 3,
a heavy equipment detection sensor provided inside the handle portion to detect the proximity of heavy equipment; and
Further comprising a notification speaker provided on one side of the smart traffic signal rod,
The heavy equipment detection sensor,
When the heavy equipment approaches within a certain distance by communicating in both directions with the working heavy equipment,
Smart traffic signal bar, characterized in that it notifies the approach of heavy equipment through the notification speaker
5. The method of claim 4,
A GPS module that transmits the location of a smart traffic signal rod and
Further comprising a communication module that communicates with other safety devices worn on the body of the worker,
The communication module is
Smart traffic signal rod, characterized in that it communicates with other safety equipment including safety boots, hard hat, or safety vest and displays a notification on the system server when it is separated by a certain distance or more
6. The method of claim 5,
The GPS module,
Communication with other safety devices detected through the communication module is disconnected, or
Smart traffic signal rod, characterized in that when an abnormal signal is detected by the biosignal detection sensor, the location of the smart traffic signal rod detected through the GPS module is transmitted to the system server
According to claim 1,
Further comprising a display provided to output a screen on one side of the smart traffic signal rod,
The display is
Displays the remaining battery level of the self-generation battery unit and the detection information of the bio-signal detection sensor on a screen,
Smart traffic signal rod, characterized in that it receives the message transmitted from the system server and outputs it on the screen
According to claim 1,
a fog sensor provided on one side of the smart traffic signal rod to detect the presence or absence of fog in the air; and
Further comprising a brightness control device provided to adjust the brightness of the LED bulb of the LED unit,
When fog information is detected by the fog detection sensor, a smart traffic signal bar, characterized in that the brightness of the LED bulb is adjusted so that it is possible to visually identify the LED light emitting part in a foggy situation.

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