JP3035602U - Voice warning device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) 【Abstract】 PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent the weight of a color cone or the like from becoming heavy and to facilitate transportation and storage. SOLUTION: A human body detection unit 11 that detects a passerby approaching within a certain range, a signal processing unit 13 that issues a control signal by an output signal from the human body detection unit 11, and a warning and a caution based on the control signal. Warning device main body 10A including a message output unit 14 for outputting a voice message or a warning sound from the speaker 16 and the like.
A mounting portion 20 that is attached to A and is attachable to and detachable from a construction site installation such as a color cone and a construction site pole.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a voice warning device for automatically giving a warning message or a warning message to a passerby at various construction sites, and particularly to a so-called color cone or a "standing stick" having a cone shape. The present invention relates to a voice warning device that can be attached to and detached from a construction site installation such as a construction site pole.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 The applicant previously mentioned, as Japanese Patent Application No. 7-131119, a human body detection unit for detecting a passerby approaching within a certain range, and a signal processing unit for issuing a control signal by an output signal from the human body detection unit. We applied for a voice warning device provided with a voice message output section for outputting a voice message such as a warning or a caution from a speaker based on the control signal. Further, the applicant has filed Japanese Patent Application No. 7-290268, in which a handset detects a human body and outputs a voice message as described above, and a human body detection signal or voice signal transmitted from the handset to receive a voice signal. I applied for a voice warning device consisting of a base unit that sends a message.

According to these voice warning devices, warnings and cautions can be transmitted to a passerby as an unmanned voice message, and the construction can be smoothly performed while ensuring the safety and convenience of the passerby. In addition, the communication function between the master unit and the slave unit has enabled guidance from the master unit and transmission of information between the master and slave units.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, it is premised that the voice warning device itself of Japanese Patent Application No. 7-131119 and the slave unit in the voice warning device of Japanese Patent Application No. 7-2 90268 are both incorporated in the color cone. For this reason, the color cone with these built-in increases the weight and is a little inconvenient for transportation, and since multiple color cones cannot be stacked, an additional space is required for transportation and storage. It was

Therefore, the present invention can be easily attached to and detached from a construction site installation such as a color cone or a construction site pole, and can be easily transported or stored by preventing an increase in the weight of the color cone or the storage space. The present invention intends to provide a voice warning device.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a device according to claim 1 is a human body detection unit that detects a pedestrian approaching within a certain range, and a signal processing unit that issues a control signal according to an output signal from the human body detection unit. Based on the control signal, a warning device body having a voice message such as a warning or caution and a message output part for outputting a warning sound from a speaker, and a construction such as a color cone attached to the warning device body, a construction site pole, etc. It is provided with a mounting portion that can be attached to and detached from an on-site installation.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the voice alert device according to the first aspect, the alert device main body includes a message selection unit that selects one of a plurality of types of messages stored in advance. The message selected by the message selection unit is output via the message output unit.

A third aspect of the present invention is the voice warning device according to the first or second aspect, which is provided with a warning light that is activated simultaneously with the output of the message.

[0009]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a use state of a first embodiment of the present invention. An audio warning device of the present invention comprises a warning device body 10A and a mounting portion 20 integrally fixed to a lower surface thereof. ing.

The warning device main body 10A includes a main body portion 12A and a human body detection portion 11 including an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, and the like attached to the upper surface of the main body portion 12A. The human body detection unit 11 is formed so that it can be swung in the vertical direction as shown by the one-dot chain line, and the human body detection distance (range) by infrared rays or the like can be arbitrarily selected.

On the lower surface of the main body portion 12A, a mounting portion 20 having a hollow shape and opened downward is fixed. The mounting portion 20 is formed in such a size that it can be fitted over the upper end portion of the color cone 30, the construction site pole, or the like. In addition, a slit 21 for transmitting a voice message and a warning sound from a speaker 16 described later to the outside is provided on a side surface of the mounting portion 20.

The main body 12A of the warning device main body 10A includes, for example, as shown in FIG. 4, a signal processing unit 13 connected to the human body detection unit 11, a message output unit 14 connected to the signal processing unit 13, A message selection unit 15 and a speaker 16 connected to the message output unit 14 are provided.

The signal processing unit 13 operates to receive a human body detection signal and send a control signal to a subsequent circuit, and at the same time, controls transmission / reception of the human body detection unit 11. The message output unit 14 receives the control signal from the signal processing unit 13 and drives the speaker 16 to issue a voice message or warning sound such as a warning or caution to the passerby M. Specifically, an IC sound source, a tape recorder, etc. can be considered.

The message selection unit 15 can select a desired one from a plurality of pre-stored voice messages and warning sounds by a switch operation or the like. The message selection unit 15 stores a specific voice message or warning sound in a replaceable storage medium such as a ROM card, and by attaching this storage medium, the message output unit 14 side can send a voice message or a warning message. The warning sound may be read out. An example of a voice message is "I'm sorry for the inconvenience during the construction. Please be careful, please pass through." , Contact information, detours, etc. may be explained.

A storage battery, a dry battery, or the like may be used as the power source of the main body 12A, and of course, a commercial power source may be used. The speaker 16 may be unidirectional or omnidirectional.

To explain this method of use, as shown in FIG. 1, the mounting portion 20 is attached to, for example, the upper end portion of the color cone 30, the human body detection portion 11 is set at an appropriate angle, and the power is turned on. As a result, the human body detection unit 11 detects a passerby M approaching within a certain range, and sends a control signal to the message output unit 14 via the signal processing unit 13. The message output unit 14 causes the speaker 16 to output a voice message or warning sound such as a warning or caution selected by the message selection unit 15.

Although not shown, the main body 12A is provided with a communication function, and this voice warning device is used as a slave unit to transmit a human body detection signal to the master unit, and the master unit side outputs a voice signal or a warning sound signal. You may output and output a voice message etc. from the speaker 16 of a subunit | mobile_unit.

Next, FIG. 2 shows a second embodiment of the present invention. In the warning device main body 10B of this embodiment, a main body portion 12B is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape so as to fit on the upper surface of the mounting portion 20. Since the other configurations are the same as those in FIG. 1, description thereof is omitted to avoid duplication.

FIG. 3 shows a third embodiment of the present invention. In the warning device main body 10C of this embodiment, the human body detection unit 11 is arranged inside the front of the main body unit 12C, thereby realizing a structure in which there is no protrusion on the surface of the main body unit 12C. According to this embodiment, since there is no protrusion on the surface of the main body 12C, the warning device main body 10C can be easily transported, stored, and handled.

Note that FIG. 5 shows a warning light 40 that is attached to the upper surface of the main body 12A, 12B, 12C as needed. This warning light 40 operates simultaneously with the output of a message by the main body 12A, 12B, 12C, and turns on a large number of high-luminance light emitting diodes 41 arranged in a circular shape on the front face in order to visually recognize the passerby M. It is intended to draw attention. As a power source of the warning light 40, a storage battery, a dry battery or the like shared or independent with the main body portions 12A, 12B and 12C may be used.

The warning light 40 may be installed on the upper surface of the main body 12A, 12B, 12C by a mounting tool 42 as shown in FIG. 5, or may be mounted by using a magnet or a suction cup. Further, the warning light 40 can be formed so as to swing like the human body detection unit 11.

Next, FIG. 6 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 (A) shows the overall structure, in which a warning device body 10D including a main body portion 12D and a speaker 16 is housed in a cap-like and transparent cover 17, and a warning lamp 40A is arranged above the warning device body 10D. Has been done. Here, the main body unit 12D includes circuit components such as a signal processing unit 13, a message output unit 14, a message selection unit 15, and a storage battery. Further, in the speaker 16, the diaphragm is exposed toward the inside of the hollow mounting portion 20A.

On the other hand, in the warning light 40A, the human body detection unit 11 is arranged at the center position of the two acrylic plates 43 and 44 stacked on each other, and the human body detection unit 11 adjusts the detection angle by the angle adjustment knob 11A. It is possible. FIG. 6B is a perspective view showing the acrylic plates 43 and 44 separated from each other. For example, the acrylic plate 44 at the back is colored, the acrylic plate 43 at the front is made transparent, and a groove portion 43A having a V-shaped cross section is formed on the surface thereof. By forming a large number of light emitting diodes in a grid pattern, light from the light emitting diode 41 (not shown in FIG. 6B for convenience) is diffusely reflected to further enhance the visual effect on passersby. The size of the part housed in the cover 17 is about 100 to 120 mm in diameter and about 120 to 150 mm in height.

The above-described embodiments are merely examples, and the shape and structure of the warning device body, the circuit configuration of the body portion, the shape and structure of the mounting portion, the content of the message, and the like can be arbitrarily changed. . Further, as described above, the present invention may be mounted not only on the color cone but also on the upper end of the construction site pole, or by changing the structure of the mounting part and mounting on the construction fence or the like.

[0025]

[Effect of the invention]

 As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a voice warning device that can be easily attached to and detached from a construction site installation such as a color cone or a construction site pole. Especially, since the conventional ones can be used without any modification to the color cones and construction site poles, etc., the weight of the color cones does not increase and they can be stacked, transported, stored and handled. Will be dramatically easier.

Further, if a warning light is added, a pedestrian can be visually alerted, and safety can be further ensured. Furthermore, since the device configuration is simple, it can be provided at low cost.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a usage state of a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a main part of a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a warning light used in the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a main part of a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D Warning device main body 11 Human body detection section 11A Angle adjustment knob 12A, 12B, 12C, 12D Main body section 13 Signal processing section 14 Message output section 15 Message selection section 16 Speaker 17 Cover 20, 20A Mounting section 21 Slit 30 Color Cone 40, 40A Warning Light 41 Light Emitting Diode 42 Fixture 43, 44 Acrylic Plate 43a Groove M Passer

Claims (3)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A human body detection unit for detecting a pedestrian approaching within a certain range, a signal processing unit for issuing a control signal in response to an output signal from the human body detection unit, and warning, caution, etc. based on the control signal. A warning device body equipped with a message output section for outputting a voice message or a warning sound from a speaker, and an attachment that is attached to the warning device body and is detachable from a construction site installation such as a color cone or a construction site pole. A voice warning device comprising: 2. The voice warning device according to claim 1, wherein the warning device body includes a message selection unit that selects any one of a plurality of types of messages stored in advance, and the message selection unit selects the message. A voice warning device, characterized in that the message is output via a message output unit. 3. The voice warning device according to claim 1, further comprising a warning lamp that is activated at the same time as outputting the message.