SYSTEM FOR DETECTING WEAR CAUSED BY CORROSION IN ANCHORING EYEBOLTS

Description

System for detecting wear caused by corrosion in eye bolt anchors. Brief description

[001] The high-voltage power cables that make up the power transmission and distribution system are attached by insulators to poles and towers using anchor eye bolts.

[002] For voltages below 69 kilovolts, where concrete poles are commonly used, it is difficult to assess the condition of the eye bolt. Furthermore, failure to inspect transmission line and substation anchors can cause serious accidents.

[003] The visible parts of these assemblies are relatively easy to monitor. However, parts that are out of sight, such as the embedded parts of eye bolts, require different treatment. To visually inspect bolts embedded in the concrete of beams, crossarms, or poles, it is necessary to completely disassemble the anchoring assembly.

[004] The procedure normally adopted by electric power companies requires the temporary shutdown of the system, as there is a need to dismantle a span of line or busbar, which implies laying the cables on the ground or installing a temporary anchor in order to release the anchoring assembly and carry out the necessary inspection.

[005] This represents a major operational disruption which entails, in addition to direct costs, contractual supply charges. In order to solve this problem, the present invention / product was developed. Petition 870250062949, dated 07 / 22 / 2025, page 6 / 7 2 / 2

[006] Over time, these screws lose their desired physical characteristics due to the effects of climate and friction, caused by mechanical stress. In addition, these structures can also undergo galvanic corrosion processes that lead to the degradation of the metallic material, causing a weakening of mechanical properties such as strength, elasticity, and ductility.

[007] In view of this problem, the present invention was developed, a system capable of coupling to the eye bolts of anchorage in a measuring instrument using the microwave wave range, enabling the injection of electromagnetic signals into the eye bolts. By comparing the results, it is possible to detect whether or not there is wear on the eye bolts. Brief description of the drawings

[008] Thus, figures will be presented to better describe the invention, where:

[009] Fig.1- Perspective view of the system for detecting wear caused by corrosion in eye bolt anchors.

[010] Fig.2- Side view of the system for detecting wear caused by corrosion in anchor eye bolts.

[011] Fig.3- Perspective view of the adapter (1), connector (2) and board (5).

[012] Fig.4- Side view of the adapter (1), connector (2) and board (5).

[013] Fig.5- Front perspective view of the adapter (1).

[014] Fig.6- Perspective view of the adapter's back (1).

[015] Fig.7- Perspective view of the cylindrical bar (8), connecting cable (7) and electromechanical device (9).

Claims

CLAIMS 1) “System for detecting wear caused by corrosion in anchor eye bolts”, the system is characterized by comprising a cylindrical adapter (1), which on one of its faces is able to couple to the eye bolt and on the opposite face connects to the connector (2) through a central hole, a circular plate (5) positioned between the adapter (1) and the connector (2) and a cylindrical bar that connects to the connector (2) allowing the insertion of signals, by means of measuring instruments. 2) “System for detecting wear caused by corrosion in anchor eye bolts”, as per claim 1; said adapter (1) is characterized by conductive material, where on one of its faces it has a thread that is able to couple to the eye bolt, on the other face it has a central hole allowing the connection of a connector (2), and four other holes that allow the fixing of the connector (2). 3) “System for detecting wear caused by corrosion in eye bolt anchors”, as claimed in claim 1; said connector (2) is characterized by one of its ends having a quadrilateral base (3) with holes near the vertices and the opposite end having a cylindrical body (8) that can be connected to measuring instruments, also having a longitudinal pin inside. (4) connects to adapter (1). 4) “System for detecting wear caused by corrosion in anchor eye bolts”, as claimed in claim 1, is characterized by a connector (2) through its longitudinal pin (4), allowing the injection of signals. 5) “System for detecting wear caused by corrosion in anchor eye bolts”, as per claim 1; is characterized by insulating material, which has a preferably circular shape hollow in the center, containing four holes distributed according to the quadrilateral base fixing configuration (3) of the connector (2). Petition 870250062949, dated 07 / 22 / 2025, page 4 / 7 2 / 2 6) “System for detecting wear caused by corrosion in eye bolt anchors”, as claimed in claim 1; is characterized by a connector (1), a hollow plate (2) and a quadrilateral base (3) being able to be fastened by means of fastening elements. 7) “System for detecting wear caused by corrosion in eye bolt anchors”, as per claim 1; the connection between the connector (2) and the cylindrical bar (6) is characterized by a conductor cable (7) which has electromechanical devices (9) fixed at its ends that enable the electrical connection between the connector (2) and the cylindrical bar (6). 8) “System for detecting wear caused by corrosion in eye bolt anchors”, as per claim 1; a reference conductor is characterized by a cylindrical shape (6) and at one of its ends has a central hole that allows the connection of (9).

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