Monitoring and protection system for equipment and its relevant operation

Description

"MONITORING AND PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR EQUIPMENT AND ITS OPERATION". TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[001] This patent application for invention privilege belongs to the automation and engineering sectors, notably, said invention performs the monitoring and protection of different types of equipment, including electric motors, air conditioning and rotating equipment. It offers several reset options, which can be performed in person or remotely, in addition to providing updated data in real time, presented graphically. This functionality allows continuous monitoring of equipment performance.

[002] Additionally, the system features a non-invasive solution, allowing the operator to directly protect and operate the equipment if needed, ensuring greater efficiency and control. HISTORY OF THE TECHNIQUE

[003] The first monitoring tools were extremely rudimentary, such as water level gauges or sundials to keep track of time.

[004] The increasing mechanization of industry brought the need to monitor machine performance. Pressure and temperature gauges, such as the manometer and thermometer, were some of the first devices created for this purpose. These devices were mechanical and required manual supervision.

[005] Advances in electricity and electronics have enabled the development of more precise sensors, such as thermocouples (for measuring temperature) and transducers (which convert physical quantities into electrical signals).

[006] Continuous progress in monitoring equipment has been driven by the pursuit of energy efficiency, cost reduction and increased security, establishing itself as an indispensable part of various sectors. Petition 870250072043, dated 08 / 15 / 2025, page 4 / 14 / 6 State of the Art Analysis

[007] Research conducted in specialized databases revealed documents related to monitoring systems, such as document number BR 112013033553-0, which deals with a “METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING A FAULT IN AN ELECTRICAL MACHINE, MONITORING SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING A FAULT IN AN ELECTRICAL MACHINE AND INDUCTION MOTOR”. To identify a fault in an electrical machine, vibration is measured in a plurality of radial directions of the stator 30. Based on the vibration measurements, a vibration frequency and a vibration mode shape at that frequency are determined. The vibration characteristics, both in terms of vibration frequency and mode shape, are used to identify a fault condition of the electrical machine.

[008] Document No. BR 112014030272-3, which deals with a “MONITORING SYSTEM FOR AN AIRCRAFT ENGINE, AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AN AIRCRAFT ENGINE”, concerns a plurality of wireless engine sensors, each including a detection circuit that detects an engine parameter as engine data. A processor configures the detection circuit to detect at a predetermined sampling rate based on engine operating conditions. A radio transceiver wirelessly receives and transmits engine data regarding the detected engine parameters and receives data regarding a sampling rate. An engine monitoring module is mounted on the aircraft engine, and a wireless sensor transceiver is configured to receive engine data regarding detected engine parameters from the wireless engine sensors. A first wireless transmitter is carried by the housing. A memory is carried by the housing.A processor is coupled to the memory, the sensor transceiver, and the first wireless transmitter, and collects and stores in memory engine data related to engine parameters and transmits the engine data through the first wireless transmitter. Petition 870250072043, dated 08 / 15 / 2025, page 5 / 14 / 6

[009] Document No. BR 102016001908-7, which deals with a “METHOD FOR MONITORING AN OPERATING EVENT OF A COMBUSTION ENGINE, COMPUTER-READABLE MEANS, NON-TRANSIENT, AND SYSTEM”, is a method for monitoring an operating event of a combustion engine that includes receiving a noise signal captured by a knock sensor located on or near the combustion engine, correlating the noise signal to a fingerprint that has at least one ADSR envelope indicative of the operating event, and detecting whether the operating event occurred, based on the correlation between the noise signal and the fingerprint.

[010] Document No. BR 202021026273-2, which deals with a “MONITORING SYSTEM FOR AIR CONDITIONING”, refers to a monitoring and diagnostic system for air conditioning systems. Sensor ST1 (8) is located before the condenser (2) and records the gas temperature before it passes through it, while sensor ST2 (9) is located after the condenser and records the gas temperature as it exits it. Sensor ST3 (10) is responsible for monitoring the temperature in the evaporator box, located in the evaporator (5). Sensor ST4 (11) will measure if there is a return of gas and oil to the compressor (1). Sensor PL (12) is responsible for measuring the pressure of the low-pressure pipe, located after the evaporator (5). Sensor PH (13) is responsible for measuring the pressure of the high-pressure pipe, located after the compressor (1).The ECU will be responsible for analyzing the data provided by the sensors (8 to 13) to monitor the air conditioning system and provide a real-time diagnosis to the user through the display interface (7). The display (7) has 2 LEDs, one green (14) indicating when the compressor is activated and functioning normally, and one red (15) indicating that the ECU (6) has stopped the compressor (1). If the system is switched off by the ECU (6), a forced test can be performed.

[011] Although the documents mentioned belong to the same sector of activity, they do not perform the same functions. Furthermore, the solutions available on the market, even from major brands, do not offer the possibility of protection and Petition 870250072043, dated 08 / 15 / 2025, page 6 / 14 / 6 rearming by tag. These solutions are non-invasive, which prevents their direct action in the protection and operation of equipment, whether remotely or in person.

[012] Thus, it is a fact that the documents cited in the paragraphs above, despite belonging to the same field of application, do not present any of the characteristics of the object now improved, thus guaranteeing that it meets the legal requirements for patentability. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[013] Taking into account all the problems that have been presented in the state of the art, the inventor, who has notorious knowledge of the sector, created and developed the aforementioned “MONITORING AND PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR EQUIPMENT AND ITS RESPECTIVE OPERATION”, which aims to carry out the monitoring and protection of rotating equipment, electric motors and air conditioning systems.

[014] The objective of the present invention is to present a Guardian system, which has two modes of operation and reset. When a need for intervention is identified, the reset can be carried out in person, using a tag, or remotely, through specialized monitoring, which allows remote intervention.

[015] The system also offers continuous monitoring data on equipment performance, presented in the form of graphs, with real-time monitoring. In addition, it allows direct control of the equipment, enabling immediate action on operational functions to ensure proper functioning and correct any faults. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[016] This patent application relates to the MONITORING AND PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR EQUIPMENT AND ITS RESPECTIVE Petition 870250072043, dated 08 / 15 / 2025, page 7 / 14 / 6 "FUNCTIONING", more precisely a real-time monitoring and protection system for rotating equipment, electric motors and air conditioning systems.

[017] According to the present invention, when the system identifies the need for intervention regarding voltage, current, temperature, or vibrations, a report containing the latest collected data will be sent, along with the respective fault code. After this step, depending on the error, the equipment will be automatically shut down. Resetting can be done in two ways: in person, using a tag that allows local control, or remotely, through specialized monitoring. Because it is an invasive solution, it guarantees direct action in the protection and operation of the equipment.

[018] The system operates with a control based on a “perform” or “do not perform” checkpoint. When set to “perform”, the other voltage, current, and temperature parameters are enabled for operation. If set to “do not perform”, the system only monitors the minimum and maximum values ​​of these parameters.

[019] Additionally, the system uses current limits A, B, and C, defined within an amperage range, as well as a specified time in seconds. Example: if current A exceeds the maximum current limit and remains above that value for a time exceeding the configured limit, the system checks if it is authorized to act. If authorized to act, the system executes and generates a report containing the collected data, including in the error column the code corresponding to the detected fault.

[020] Similarly, if current A is lower than the limit of current B, and the time exceeds the established tolerance, the system also checks if it can act. If enabled, it performs the operation and sends a report with the latest data collected, including the specific fault code identified in the error column.

[021] It is understood that when the present invention is put into practice, modifications may be introduced with regard to certain details of construction and form, without departing from the fundamental principles which are clearly stated. Petition 870250072043, dated 08 / 15 / 2025, page 8 / 14 / 6 substantiated in the claim framework, it being understood that the terminology used was not intended to be limiting.

Claims

1) “MONITORING AND PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR EQUIPMENT” designs a monitoring and protection system for rotating equipment, electric motors, and air conditioning; characterized by identifying the need for intervention in relation to voltage, current, temperatures, and vibrations, sending a report containing the latest data collected, accompanied by the respective fault code; then automatically shutting down the equipment according to the error; and resetting the device via a tag, allowing local and remote control. 2) “OPERATION”, according to claim 1; characterized by operating with a control based on a verification data of actuation and non-actuation; using current limits A, B and C, defined in an amperage range, determined time, in seconds. 3) “ACT”, according to claims 1 and 2; characterized by having the voltage, current and temperature parameters released for actuation. 4) “NOT TO ACT”, according to claims 1 and 2; characterized by the system remaining in monitoring mode for the minimum and maximum values ​​of the parameters.