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    • 专利摘要:
    Apparatus (100) for monitoring a hydrant (300), comprising: - detection means for detecting start-up of the hydrant (300); and - a signaling device by means of which the commissioning of the hydrant (300) can be signaled wirelessly, wherein the detection device and the signaling device in a terminal element (20) of the hydrant (300) can be arranged or arranged, wherein by means of the end element (20) a standardized outlet coupling (310) of the hydrant (310) is closable.
    公开号:AT519080A1
    申请号:T50799/2016
    申请日:2016-09-09
    公开日:2018-03-15
    发明作者:Ing Dipl (Fh) Thomas Venhoda
    申请人:Hawle Service Gmbh；
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    Device for monitoring a hydrant
    The invention relates to a device for monitoring a hydrant and a method for producing such a device. The invention further relates to a method for monitoring a hydrant. Monitoring devices for hydrants are known.
    For example, EP 2 749 860 A1 discloses such a monitoring device with a signal unit having a detector unit for condition detection in a water supply network and / or at the hydrant with a battery, a transmitting antenna and an antenna arranged externally on an attachment tube of the hydrant. WO 2007/012631 A1 discloses a monitoring arrangement for a hydrant with an alarm element, an electronic signal transmitter with a transmitting antenna and a transmitting module, a power source and a trigger element, wherein all said elements are arranged in a protective cover. The alarm element is designed and arranged so that it is separated when opening the protective cover of a triggering element. In addition, a switch (e.g., reed switch, proximity sensor, contact blade) for detecting said disconnection and then establishing an electrical connection between the power source and the alarm element is formed. The signal generator is capable of outputting a signal indicating opening of the protective cover of the sampling point. US Pat. No. 7,980,317 B1 discloses a so-called "smart monitor" for a hydrant, which proposes an electronic monitoring device which undertakes various monitoring measures for the hydrant, and discloses a monitoring device which is arranged in a monitor module on a cap of a hydrant and various In this case, a data transmission via an RF transceiver for transmitting the data via GSM can be provided.An electronic monitoring unit is arranged in a module on a cap of the hydrant, wherein an activation of the hydrant is detected by turning an operating nut web-browser WO 2012/079498 A1 discloses a monitoring device for detecting a water-theft from a hydrant The monitoring device comprises the following elements: electronic unit, antenna and batter ie, all of which are arranged under a cap of the hydrant. The electronics unit comprises a Hall sensor which detects a local displacement of a magnet on a shaft in relation to the Hall sensor. US 8 614 745 B1 discloses a hydrant monitoring system which can detect fraudulent manipulation of the hydrant. Disclosed is a device on a collar of the hydrant, which is divided into four separate quadrants. The four quadrants are located at an upper portion of a hydrant body below an upper flange of the hydrant body. In each of the quadrants, a television camera is installed, each television camera is directed outward and has a field of view of at least 90 degrees.
    It is an object of the invention to provide an improved apparatus for monitoring a hydrant.
    According to a first aspect, the object is achieved with a device for monitoring a hydrant, comprising: a detection device for detecting a start-up of the hydrant; and - a signaling device by means of the commissioning of the hydrant is wirelessly signaled, wherein the detection device and the signaling device can be arranged or arranged in a closing element of the hydrant, wherein by means of the terminating element a standard outlet coupling of the hydrant is closed.
    In this way, efficient hydrant monitoring can be achieved together with high system compatibility with existing hydrant systems. Existing hydrants can be easily retrofitted with low retrofit with the device, for example, an integration into a web-based monitoring network can be made. Due to the fact that the device detects any commissioning of the hydrant, a high reliability of operation of the hydrant can be achieved.
    According to a second aspect, the object is achieved with a method for producing a device for monitoring a hydrant, comprising the steps: - providing a detection device for detecting a start-up of the hydrant; and - providing a signaling device, wherein the detection device and the signaling device are formed such that they can be arranged or arranged in a closing element for closing a standardized outgoing coupling of the hydrant.
    According to a third aspect, the object is achieved with a method for monitoring a hydrant, comprising the steps: detecting a start-up of the hydrant by means of a detection device which is arranged in a closing element for closing a standardized outlet coupling of the hydrant; and - wireless signaling of the commissioning of the hydrant by means of a signaling device arranged in the end element of the hydrant.
    Advantageous developments of the device are the subject of each dependent claims.
    An advantageous development of the device is characterized in that the detection device and the signaling device can be arranged or arranged in a standardized end element of the hydrant.
    This advantageously allows the device to be provided for all hydrants. As a result, individual hydrants or even entire hydrant parks in a simple manner with the monitoring device according to the invention off or. retrofitted.
    An advantageous development of the device is characterized in that the detection device and the signaling device can be arranged or arranged in a standard B-diameter end element of the hydrant.
    In this way, any common type of hydrant can be retrofitted with the proposed device, since each such hydrant usually has a standard B-diameter termination. A cost and time-saving retrofitting of complete, existing hydrant parks is supported in this way advantageous.
    A further advantageous development of the device is characterized in that the detection device and the signaling device can be arranged or arranged in a standardized cover capsule according to DIN 14318 or in a standardized blanking coupling according to DIN 14312 or in a standardized cover capsule for closing a dog clutch of the hydrant.
    In this way, virtually all common hydrant types can advantageously be equipped or retrofitted with the proposed device.
    A further advantageous development of the device is characterized in that the detection device has two technically different sensors, with at least one of the sensors, a commissioning of the hydrant is detectable. Due to the technological diversification of the two sensor concepts is advantageously allows that opening of the cap of the hydrant can be reliably detected.
    A further advantageous development of the device provides that a first sensor is designed as a position sensor for detecting a position of the end element and a second sensor as a water sensor for detecting water within the hydrant.
    As a result, technologically different detection concepts that are easy to implement are realized, as a result of which any hydrant can advantageously be monitored by means of only a single device.
    Further advantageous developments of the device are characterized in that the water sensor is designed as a capacitive sensor or as a pressure sensor or as a resistance sensor.
    As a result, different possibilities for the water sensor are advantageously realized. Another advantage of the water sensor is that it can be reliably checked with the water sensor, whether the hydrant column of the closed
    The hydrant has been properly drained and the hydrant is thereby in a frost-proof condition.
    A further advantageous development of the device is characterized in that the signaling device has a radio module with which a radio-based message can be sent to a management device.
    For example, a message can be transmitted to a database, optionally also parameters of the hydrant can be stored. The message may e.g. in the form of an SMS, e-mail, data package, etc., whereby a timely response to commissioning of the hydrant is possible.
    A further advantageous development of the device is characterized in that a GSM network and / or a UMTS network can be used for transmitting the radio-based message.
    In this way, the message can also be transmitted in mobile networks of different generations. Advantageously, in this way existing mobile network can be used for data transmission and thus no proprietary separate receiving and transmitting stations are required.
    A further advantageous embodiment of the device provides that automatically access to several GSM radio networks (national roaming). This achieves reliable transmission of the radio-based messages.
    A further advantageous development of the device provides that the signaling device has an antenna.
    By means of the antenna, an efficient communication characteristic of the signaling device can be provided.
    A further advantageous development of the device provides that the antenna is designed as a helical antenna.
    In this way, an antenna concept that is easy to implement is provided, which can be realized inexpensively and has good emission properties.
    A further advantageous development of the device provides that the helix antenna is formed multiband capable.
    In this way, the above-mentioned ability of the device to act in different mobile networks is provided.
    Further preferred developments of the device are characterized in that the antenna is designed as a rod antenna or as a PCB antenna or as a planar antenna.
    This provides several alternative and different antenna concepts for the device. As a result, in each case the best possible antenna can be realized, which is adapted to different reception, transmission and system conditions.
    A further advantageous development of the device is characterized in that the planar antenna is designed as a metallic element arranged in a plastic part of the closing element.
    In this way, advantageously, the terminating element can also be used at least partially as an antenna.
    A further advantageous development of the device provides that the device has a locating device.
    As a result, advantageously, a position of the device can be detected, whereby maintenance and / or installation work on the hydrant are simplified.
    The invention will be described below with further features and advantages with reference to several figures in detail. Same or functionally identical elements have the same reference numerals. The figures are particularly intended to illustrate the principles of the invention and are not necessarily to scale. For the purpose of better clarity, it may be provided that not all figures for all elements are always drawn in all figures. For the invention unimportant elements are not explained in detail.
    The device according to the invention comprises the device both in a state not arranged in the closure element ("attachable state") and in a state arranged in the closure element ("intended attachment position").
    Disclosed device features result analogously from corresponding process features and vice versa. This means that features, technical advantages and embodiments relating to the device for monitoring a hydrant in an analogous manner from corresponding features, technical advantages and embodiments concerning the method for producing a device for monitoring a hydrant and corresponding features, technical advantages and embodiments concerning the Procedures for monitoring a hydrant result and vice versa.
    The following formulation "or" includes in particular the wording "and / or".
    In the figures shows:
    Fig. 1 and 2 are sectional views of a cover of a hydrant with an embodiment of the device according to the invention;
    Figs. 3 and 4 are perspective sectional views of the assembly of Fig. 1;
    Fig. 5 is an exploded view of the arrangement of
    Fig. 1;
    Fig. 6 is a surface hydrant with a standard fixed coupling and a cover disposed thereon with the device according to the invention;
    7 to 10 are schematic representations of different antenna concepts for the device according to the invention; and
    11 shows a basic sequence of an embodiment of a method for producing a device for monitoring a hydrant.
    Description of embodiments
    Unauthorized commissioning of fire hydrants is increasingly challenging water suppliers. On the one hand, this distorts a water balance, which makes it difficult to determine losses, on the other hand, improper operation of the hydrants often leads to consequential damage, which outweighs the theft of the water itself. Attention must also be paid to the hygienic hazard of drinking water pipes when construction machinery without a safety valve is connected directly to the hydrant.
    Numerous passive safety elements for hydrants are known, for example in the form of seals or safety caps, which can not be operated with a standard operating key. The disadvantage is that a seal prevents the hydrant from being put into operation, and special keys can be rebuilt in a simple way.
    A central idea of the invention is to provide an electronic device which makes it possible in a simple manner to detect opening or commissioning of a hydrant and to signal it wirelessly to a higher-level unit.
    Subsequently, the term "fire hydrant" means complete overhead fire hydrants in accordance with ÖNORM EN 14384 including associated national specifications according to ÖNORM F 2010 and complete underfloor hydrants for fire fighting according to ÖNORM EN 14339 as well as all corresponding standardization regulations of other countries (eg DIN 3222 part 1 , etc.). The term "standardized outlet coupling" is understood to mean both a "standardized hard coupling" of a surface hydrant and a "standardized jaw coupling" of an underfloor hydrant.
    A standardized end element will be understood hereinafter as meaning, in particular, a B cover cap made of gray cast iron or aluminum alloy in accordance with DIN 14318 or a blind coupling in accordance with DIN 14312.
    Compared to known systems, the proposed device has the advantage that the device can be integrated into a terminating element of the hydrant, preferably in a standardized closing element of the hydrant, which is provided for closing a standard outlet coupling of the hydrant and thus offers the possibility existing systems with the device easy and inexpensive to equip and / or retrofit. Whole hydrant parks can be retrofitted or retrofitted with the device at low cost, and operators of hydrants (for example municipal waterworks) can thereby save considerable effort and costs.
    As a result, it is advantageously possible with the device to detect both authorized start-up of the hydrant and unauthorized start-up of the hydrant and to signal wirelessly to a higher-level unit (for example a municipal waterworks). Upon detection of a hydrant start-up, appropriate measures may be taken, e.g. the offender convicted, a proper closing of the hydrant to be checked, etc.
    1 shows, in principle, a sectional view of an embodiment of the proposed device 100, which is arranged in a closing element 20, preferably in a standardized closing element 20 for closing a standardized hard coupling of a above-ground hydrant. One recognizes a signaling device, preferably in the form of a mobile radio module 4 (eg a GSM module, UMTS module, LTE module, etc.), which supplies electrical energy from a power supply device 5, preferably a battery (eg Li cell) becomes. The signaling device is operatively connected to an antenna 1, by means of which a radio-based signal is sent when the hydrant is started up, e.g. in the form of an SMS, e-mail, message via app, data package, etc.
    Also provided are two technologically differently configured sensors 6, 7, which each respond to different events in connection with the commissioning of the hydrant and then initiate the deposition of the radio-based signal.
    Preferably, the first sensor 6 is designed as a position or inclination sensor. The first sensor 6 is provided to detect a defined movement or a rotation of the end element 20. The position sensor detects for this purpose a movement of the closure element 20, e.g. in the form of a defined rotation, as takes place when opening the closing element 20.
    The second sensor 7 is preferably designed as a capacitive water sensor, which detects an approach of water to an electrode of the second sensor 7 in a capacitive manner. In this case, the capacitive comprises two electrodes, wherein a measurement is carried out on air or water. It is detected whether a spaced from the electrode of the second sensor 7 lid member 30 contacted with air or at least partially with water.
    Alternatively, the second sensor 7 may also be formed as a pressure sensor or as a resistance sensor (e.g., a resistance measuring bridge).
    Advantageously, the device 100 can be integrated in a standardized cover capsule according to DIN 14318 or a standardized dummy coupling according to DIN 14312. As a result, each overground hydrant according to EN 14384 can advantageously be equipped or retrofitted with the monitoring device according to the invention.
    Advantageously, the device 100 can also be integrated into a cover capsule for closing a dog clutch of an underfloor hydrant.
    In this way, whole hydrant parks can be equipped in a simple and cost-effective manner with the device according to the invention. It is preferably provided that the device can be integrated with all the components in a B-diameter terminating element 20 ("B-cover capsule"), which also supports the device being able to be integrated in all hydrants because, as a rule, conventional ones are used Hydrant types have at least one B-outlet coupling, which is closed with a B-cover capsule.A retrofitting of the hydrant with the device according to the invention can therefore advantageously be kept very low.
    Due to the complete arrangement of the device within the end element 20, a discrete monitoring of the hydrant is supported.
    Advantageously, all components of the device 100, i. Power supply device 5, electronic components including printed circuit board 3, sensors 6, 7, mobile radio module 4 and antenna 1 in the closing element 20 arranged or can be arranged. Advantageously, a good radiation characteristic of the antenna 1 and a good protection of the entire device are realized in this way.
    In this way, it is advantageously possible to equip a hydrant with only a single device and to allow complete monitoring. This is achieved by the fact that in the event that the closing element is twisted (for example by means of an operating key for above-ground hydrants according to ÖNORM F 2012), the position sensor responds.
    In the event that a commissioning of the hydrant by a rotation of a closing element 20 without device 100 is carried out as a result of commissioning the water level inside the hydrant and arranged in the non-twisted closure element 20 second sensor 7 of the device 100 detects the rising water level.
    As a result, a simple and complete monitoring of the hydrant commissioning is realized.
    By the two technologically different sensors 6, 7 is supported that per hydrant only a single device 100 is required to monitor the hydrant.
    In the case of detection of a commissioning of the fire hydrant is a radio-based GSM message to a central management. Communication device (not shown in figures) transmitted, e.g. a date of commissioning and other technical data of the hydrant is logged.
    When the hydrant is put into operation, provision may furthermore be made for a test signal to be sent to the central management device, a field strength of the radio signal emitted by the signaling device being detected.
    In the initial installation may further be provided that the device by means of an external magnet and a arranged on a circuit board of the second sensor 7 reed switch or contact 17 is for the first time put into the active mode. For this purpose, the external magnet is brought into contact with the reed switch 17 without contact, so that the reed switch 17 triggers a first transmission of the radio-based signal to the management device.
    This advantageously protects the power supply device 5 because the first sensor 6 does not undesirably trigger vibrations during transport of the device, thereby initiating unwanted transmissions of radio-based messages.
    During commissioning, a transfer of current firmware from the management device to the device is advantageously possible. In this way, the firmware of electronic components of the device 100 can always be easily kept up to date.
    Further, it can be advantageously provided that the device 100 in the idle state at regular intervals (for example monthly) transmits a radio-based status signal to the management device, with which e.g. a battery status is transmitted, whereby it can be seen that the monitoring device is still in a functional state.
    Advantageously, it can further be provided that in the event that a start-up of the hydrant has been detected, a defined time (for example a few minutes) is waited until the device 100 is again sensitive. In this way, advantageously a repeated discontinuation of radio-based messages during the same commissioning process of the hydrant and thus unnecessary electrical energy consumption can be avoided.
    The power supply device 5 (for example a battery) is dimensioned such that it supplies the device 100 with electrical energy for a defined minimum period or is designed for a defined number of radio-based signaling.
    As a result, complete hydrant parks can be easily monitored efficiently. This includes both detecting authorized and unauthorized commissioning of the hydrants, wherein after each commissioning a check of the hydrant can be made by the parent body.
    An embodiment not shown in figures provides that underfloor hydrants can be monitored in the manner described above, in which case the device 100 according to the invention is arranged in a preferably standardized cover cap for closing a standardized dog clutch of the underground hydrant.
    FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a portion A of FIG. 1. FIG.
    Fig. 3 shows a perspective cross-sectional view through a proposed closing element 20 of a hydrant, in which a device 100 is arranged with all the components. One recognizes the printed circuit board 3, on which electronic components and the mobile radio module 4 are arranged. Further, on the circuit board 3, the first sensor 6 for detecting the rotation of the closing element 20 is arranged. Visible is an electrical connection line to the wound spring antenna or helical antenna 1, wherein the electrical connection line is guided within an insulating 8.
    The insulating element 8 has suitable geometric dimensions and a suitable ohmic resistance, which provides suitable electrical insulating properties for the electrical insulation of the antenna 1 from the antenna module 2. Preferably, the insulating member 8 is formed of a suitable plastic material, e.g. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and thus forms a PTFE neck, which centers or supports the connecting line of the antenna 1 within the antenna module 2. In this way, the insulating element 8, together with the antenna module 2, which is preferably made of brass, realizes a sealing of the antenna 1 from the environment, as a result of which operating conditions for the antenna 1 are advantageously improved.
    On a printed circuit board of the second sensor 7, a reed switch 17 is preferably arranged at a central position, which is used in a non-contact interaction with an external magnet (not shown) shortly before mounting the device 100 in the closing element 20, the device 100 into active mode. In this event, a first message is wirelessly transmitted to the management device.
    The antenna 1 is protected by means of an enveloping element 9 of the terminating element 20, wherein the enveloping element 9 is preferably formed from a plastic material and can be fixed by means of a snap closure in the aluminum material of the terminating element 20. The winding of the antenna 1 has suitable slopes, whereby a favorable electromagnetic radiation behavior of the antenna 1 is realized. Preferably, the helical antenna has at least two different slopes, whereby a radiation in at least two mobile radio frequency ranges is realized. In this way, a multi-band capability for the helix antenna is realized so that it can operate in mobile networks of several generations (e.g., GSM, UMTS, LTE, etc.).
    In a variant, not shown, the enveloping element 9 has an internal thread with which it can be screwed to the antenna module 2.
    Fig. 4 shows the arrangement of Fig. 3 in a perspective sectional view from below. It can be seen that the mobile radio module 4 arranged on the printed circuit board 3 and functionally connected thereto, as well as one of at least two fixing elements 11 (for example screws), with which the printed circuit board 3 is fixed to the antenna module 2. The cover element 30 provides after screwing with the closing element 20, a cavern in which the entire device 100 is well-protected for monitoring the hydrant.
    5 shows an exploded view of the device 100. For the sake of clarity, the mobile radio module 4 arranged on the printed circuit board 3 and further electronic components arranged on the printed circuit board 3 are not shown. Visible is a first sealing element 10, preferably in the form of a flat gasket for sealing the closing element 20 with the standard outlet coupling (not shown). A second sealing element 12 (for example in the form of an O-ring) for sealing the cover element 30 with the closing element 20 can also be seen. A securing element 13, preferably in the form of a snap ring, serves to fix the position of the second sensor 7.
    In the screwed state, the closing element 20 with the cover element 30 forms a properly pressure-tight unit in which the device 100 is arranged protected for monitoring the hydrant. It can be seen that the envelope element 9 made of plastic can be inserted into a projection of the closing element 20, in order to realize in this way a triangular engaging element for applying an actuating key for rotating the closing element 20.
    The second sensor 7 in the form of a printed circuit board with two oppositely disposed electrode surfaces is disposed below the power supply device 5 and detects a water ingress in the hydrant without a contact between water and the second sensor 7 capacitively through the cover member 30. This is an approximation of water to the second sensor 7 detected due to commissioning of the hydrant.
    Another embodiment of the device 100, not shown in figures, provides that it has a preferably GPS-based locating device. By means of the locating device, a location of the hydrant (for example for the purpose of commissioning or maintaining the device 100) can be carried out in a simple manner.
    In a further preferred embodiment of the device 100, which is not shown in the figures, it is provided that the signaling device sends an initialization message to the management device during installation, and in this way a signal strength of the signal emitted by the signaling device can be determined.
    6 shows an elevational view of a hydrant 300 with a standardized outgoer coupling 310 in the form of a standardized hard coupling, which is closed with the proposed closure element 20. For better clarity, the components of the device 100 are not shown within the closure element 20.
    Hereinafter, several alternative antenna concepts for the device 100 will be briefly explained with reference to FIGS 7 to 10.
    Fig. 7 shows in principle a trained as a rod antenna antenna 1. In a simple way, the rod antenna can be placed in the extended axis of the closing element 20 on the enveloping element 9. Advantageously, this can be realized in a simple manner an antenna 1 with good radiation characteristics.
    8 shows schematically a further antenna in the form of a prefabricated antenna element, which is soldered onto a thin, about 1 mm to about 2 mm thick antenna printed circuit board 15, wherein an electrical feed of the antenna element is effected by a thin RF line 14 , In this way, only a small engagement in the standardized terminating element 20 is required for the realization of the antenna 1, wherein only a bore with a small diameter for the RF line 14 is required. The antenna element 1 is preferably encapsulated by means of a potting compound. In this way, an integrated SMD chip antenna is realized.
    FIG. 9 shows a further variant of an antenna element with a high-frequency feed by means of an HF line 14. In the right-hand section of FIG. 8, the antenna element is arranged outside on the terminating element 20. As a result, a planar antenna 1 arranged in the terminating element 20 can thereby be realized.
    10 shows a schematic representation of a further antenna concept, wherein the end element 20 is at least partially made of plastic material in this case. The antenna 1 may e.g. be formed as a metal stamping, a wire mesh or an antenna circuit board (not shown) and placed within the plastic material. The radiation of the antenna 1 takes place through the plastic material of the terminating element 20. In this way, a good emission characteristic for the antenna 1 can be realized.
    A concentric formed portion 20a of the end member 20 formed of plastic material is indicated. A sealing plane 16 indicates a functional separation of the sections 20a from the remaining metallic terminating element 20. Advantageously, in this way, a realization of the antenna 1 together with associated electronics on an antenna circuit board 15 (not shown) possible.
    In this alternative, it may be provided to form the mechanically heavily stressed parts (round thread, actuating triangular) made of metal. The outer portion 20a realizes a protective ring for the claws of the hard coupling and protects them from contamination.
    The electrical power consumption of the device 100 is advantageously dimensioned such that a proper operation of the device 100 over a defined period of time (eg, at least about eight years) is possible and / or such that a defined number of startup operations of the hydrant detected and can be signaled. For this purpose, it may be provided, for example, that a rapid replacement of the energy supply device 5 is carried out when sinking under a defined electric voltage sail.
    11 shows a basic flow diagram of a method for producing a device for monitoring a hydrant.
    In a step 200, a provision of a detection device for detecting a startup of the hydrant 300 is performed.
    In a step 210, provision is made of a signaling device, wherein the detection device and the signaling device are designed such that they can be arranged or arranged in a closure element 20 for closing a standardized outgoing coupling 310 of the hydrant 300.
    The execution of the two steps 200 and 210 is advantageously interchangeable.
    In summary, the invention proposes an electronic monitoring device for a hydrant, which provides an efficient and cost-effective concept for monitoring the hydrant
    Hydrant and is suitable to be used for equipment and / or retrofitting of any hydrant. Advantageously, with the proposed monitoring device even very old hydrant parks can be cost-effectively retrofitted with the device and thus be easily brought to a high level of security. A long and safe operation of hydrant parks is supported in this way advantageous.
    While the invention has been further illustrated and described in detail by way of preferred embodiments, the invention is not limited by the disclosed examples, and other variations can be derived therefrom by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the invention.
    REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 antenna 2 antenna module 3 circuit board 4 mobile radio module 5 battery 6 1. sensor 7 2. sensor 8 insulating element 9 enveloping element 10 1. sealing element 11 fixing element 12 2. sealing element 13 fuse element 14 RF line 15 antenna circuit board 16 sealing plane 17 reed Switch 20 End element 20a Section 30 Cover element 100 Device 200 ... 210 Process steps 300 Hydrant 310 Standard outgoing coupling A Detail
    权利要求:
    Claims (19)
    [1]
    claims
    A device (100) for monitoring a hydrant (300), comprising: - a detection device for detecting a start-up of the hydrant (300); and - a signaling device by means of which the commissioning of the hydrant (300) can be signaled wirelessly, wherein the detection device and the signaling device in a closing element (20) of the hydrant (300) can be arranged or arranged, wherein by means of the end element (20) a standardized outlet coupling (310) of the hydrant (310) is closable.
    [2]
    2. Device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that the detection device and the signaling device in a standardized end element (20) of the hydrant can be arranged or arranged.
    [3]
    3. Device (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that the detection device and the signaling device in a standardized end element (20) with B-diameter of the hydrant (300) can be arranged or arranged.
    [4]
    4. Device (100) according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the detection device and the signaling device in a standard cover capsule according to DIN 14318 or in a standardized dummy coupling according to DIN 14312 or in a standard cover capsule for closing a dog clutch of the hydrant (300). can be arranged or arranged.
    [5]
    5. Device (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the detection device comprises two technically different sensors (6, 7), wherein with at least one of the sensors (6, 7), a commissioning of the hydrant (300) is detectable.
    [6]
    6. Device (100) according to claim 5, characterized in that a first sensor (6) as a position sensor for detecting a position of the end element (20) and a second sensor (7) as a water sensor for detecting water within the hydrant ( 300) is formed.
    [7]
    7. Apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that the water sensor is designed as a capacitive sensor or as a pressure sensor or as a resistance sensor.
    [8]
    8. Device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the signaling device comprises a radio module (4), with which a radio-based message to a management device is deductible.
    [9]
    9. Device according to claim 8, characterized in that a GSM network and / or a UMTS network can be used for transmitting the radio-based message.
    [10]
    10. Device (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the signaling device has an antenna (1).
    [11]
    11. Device (100) according to claim 10, characterized marked characterized in that the antenna (1) is designed as a helical antenna.
    [12]
    12. The device according to claim 11, characterized in that the helix antenna is formed multiband capable.
    [13]
    13. Device (100) according to claim 10, characterized in that the antenna (1) is designed as a rod antenna or as a PCB antenna or as a planar antenna.
    [14]
    14. Device (100) according to claim 13, characterized in that the planar antenna is formed as a in a plastic part of the end element (20) arranged metallic element.
    [15]
    15. Device (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device (100) has a locating device.
    [16]
    16. A method for producing a device (100) for monitoring a hydrant (300), comprising the steps: - providing a detection device for detecting a start-up of the hydrant (300); and - providing a signaling device, wherein the detection device and the signaling device are formed such that they can be arranged or arranged in a closure element (20) for closing a standardized outgoing coupling of the hydrant (300).
    [17]
    17. A method for monitoring a hydrant (300), comprising the steps of: - detecting a start-up of the hydrant (300) by means of a detection device which is arranged in a closing element (20) for closing a standardized outgoing coupling (310) of the hydrant (300) ; and - wirelessly signaling the start-up of the hydrant (300) by means of a signaling device arranged in the end element (20) of the hydrant (300).
    [18]
    18. The method of claim 17, further comprising the step of: - transmitting a test signal of the signaling device to a communication device during a first start-up of the hydrant (300).
    [19]
    19. The method of claim 17 or 18, wherein by means of a locating device of the hydrant (300), a localization of the hydrant (300) is performed.
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