CONSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENT APPLIED IN A SUPPORT DEVICE FOR OVERHEAD CABLES

Description

1 / 6 CONSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENT APPLIED IN A SUPPORT DEVICE FOR OVERHEAD CABLES. TECHNICAL FIELD

[001] This utility model patent application pertains to the segment of electrical structures, more specifically those used for solar cables. Notably, it concerns a support device for overhead cables that, due to its manufacturing process, coating, and finishing, can be used in extreme situations and highly corrosive environments. The device was developed for applications in open areas exposed to rain, sun, humidity, strong winds, extreme temperatures, as well as snow, sand, and hail. It complies with current standards, exhibiting a tensile strength of 1,174 N / mm², which guarantees safety and standardization in the use of support devices for overhead cables. HISTORY OF THE TECHNIQUE

[002] Overhead cables for solar energy emerged as a practical alternative to the use of underground cables, especially in regions where ground installation presented high costs or technical difficulties. At the beginning of the expansion of photovoltaic energy, many projects exclusively used buried cables, as they offered greater mechanical protection and protection against inclement weather. However, as solar parks began to multiply in extensive areas with different types of soil, it became evident that burying kilometers of cables could be economically and logistically unfeasible. Thus, the solution of cables suspended in the air began to gain ground.

[003] With the development of solar technologies, overhead cables were adapted to withstand high continuous currents and ensure low energy loss. They also began to be designed to withstand prolonged exposure to sun, wind, and rain, as they would be constantly exposed. This evolution required the use Petition 870260002680, dated 12 / 01 / 2026, page 12 / 19 Two-sixths of the insulation and shielding are made of more robust materials, ensuring durability and safety. The idea was that, even in open environments and under harsh conditions, the system would remain reliable.

[004] The use of overhead cables, however, brought the need for specific support structures. Unlike traditional power grids, where poles and towers were already well established, photovoltaic systems required supports adapted to the internal layout of the plants. These supports are designed to maintain the appropriate height, avoiding contact with the ground, vegetation or animals, as well as ensuring the correct mechanical tension of the cables, preventing falls and breaks.

[005] Another key point was safety. Cables suspended in solar power plants must respect minimum distances from the ground and follow technical standards that prevent accidents involving workers and equipment. The installation also began to require reliable anchoring methods, ensuring stability even under strong winds.

[006] Finally, the standardization of supports and installation techniques has allowed overhead cables to become a viable and increasingly used solution in solar parks. Today, they represent a strategic choice in projects where flexibility, reduced cost, and speed of assembly are fundamental. Thus, overhead cables have become an essential part of modern solar generation infrastructure, coexisting alongside underground solutions, each meeting different demands and application contexts. State of the Art Analysis

[007] Research conducted in specialized databases revealed documents relating to cable and wire supports, such as document no. Pl 0305002-5, which deals with a SUPPORT FOR ELECTRICAL WIRES AND CABLES, made of plastic, rectangular in shape, with a body resembling the letter 'G' in its right-center half and, conversely, in its left-center body. It contains a cutout inside resembling the letter 'C' and, on the opposite side, from the center to the left, in its segment the opposite of 'C' (Attached drawing - fig. 1). These cutouts will be... Petition 870260002680, dated 12 / 01 / 2026, page 13 / 19 3 / 6 The electrical wires and cables are trapped in their serrations to support the internal overhead network, at low voltage.

[008] Document no. 2MU 7702079-0 which deals with a PROPORTIONAL ARRANGEMENT FOR SUPPORTING WIRES AND CABLES, comprising a body (1) in the shape of a vertically flattened regular hexahedron which has opposite faces in the shape of an H (2) and two opposite flat faces (3), smooth, the latter being provided with a projection (4) at the base of which there is a fitting (5) for a tongue to fix the assembly to the pole for which it was intended, with a hole (6) for a retaining screw, while on the H faces rubber pads (7 and 8) emerge, with grooves (9 and 10) which are pressed by external caps (11 and 12), by means of wing nuts (13 and 14) applied to a threaded shaft (15) that passes centrally and vertically through the body (1).

[009] Document no. BR 112014005077-5 concerning a SUPPORT AND RETENTION DEVICE FOR WIRES AND CABLES, the present invention relates to a two-component device for supporting and retaining a cable or bundle of wires (65) in a channel (60) comprising a support part (10) with a support surface (14) in which an elongated recess (16) is formed for a cable strap (64). The upper part (10) rises to a lower part (12) and is fixed to the floor (62) of the channel by means of rivets (63) or the like. The support part has an integral strap bar (18) that extends through the elongated recess. The lower part has a corresponding strap bar (30) that extends through it, between opposite side walls (32) of the lower part.With the bundle of wires in place, the cable strap (64) is passed around it and through the recess (16), passing under the respective strap bars (18, 30) and secured in (66) to hold the bundle in place against the support, while keeping the two parts of the support together.

[010] The document ngBR 102024018208-1 which deals with a DIELECTRIC OR METALLIC SPINNING WIRE FIXING DEVICE IN OVERHEAD CABLING STRAND AND ITS INSTALLATION, a device (1) for fixing the dielectric or metallic spinning wire (100) in a strand (101) for precise and safe spinning of cables (CA), especially for overhead cabling that requires stability in locations exposed to the elements. The device (1) is formed by two attachable bodies, one body being Petition 870260002680, dated 12 / 01 / 2026, page 14 / 19 ¢ / 5 receiver (10) and a fixing body (20), accompanied by a pair of clamping bushings (30) and a pair of clamping screws (40). The device (1) is a two-part body whose halves (10 and 20) joined by screws (40) with clamping bushing (30) form a housing (A1 and A2) receiving the strand (101), the terminal or end of the spinning wire (100) being wound and tightened by one of the clamping bushings (30). The receiver body (10), the fixing body (20) and the bushings (30) are made of polymeric material - high-strength engineering polymer, with anti-UV protection, while the screws (40) are made of stainless steel. The invention also defines a method for installing the device (1) on wire ropes (101) for easy fixing and secure anchoring of the ends of the spinning wire (100).

[011] Documents considered close to the claimed subject matter were selected. It is observed that, although the models belong to similar segments and perform their functions, they present a constructive arrangement distinct from the proposed model, which results in functional improvements in both use and manufacture, facilitating human action and increasing efficiency. Furthermore, although the solutions mentioned allow for cable support, they are not suitable for applications in solar energy areas, as they are exposed to the elements and have limited shape and size.

[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

[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 CONSTRUCTIVE ARRANGEMENT APPLIED IN A SUPPORT DEVICE FOR AERIAL CABLES, which aims to provide support for aerial solar cables in a simplified way, assisting in maintenance and repair processes. Petition 870260002680, dated 12 / 01 / 2026, page 15 / 19 5 / 6

[014] The objective of the present utility model is to present a support device, manufactured with coatings and finishes suitable for use in environments with extreme temperatures and corrosive conditions. The parts exhibit high flexibility, in addition to offering electrical insulation and impact protection.

[015] With a straightforward manufacturing process, the models offer high levels of customization, thus enabling them to meet the diverse needs of customers, with devices adapting to the dimensions and load capacity according to the project.

[016] The present utility model takes into account not only the mechanical and functional qualities, but also the form, arrangement and strategic location of its parts and components which, correctly positioned, brought about an increase in efficiency without causing any burden to the users. DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[017] To complement the present description in order to obtain a better understanding of the characteristics of the present utility model and in accordance with a preferred practical embodiment thereof, a set of drawings is attached to the description, where, in an exemplary, though not limiting, manner, its operation is represented: Fig. 1 illustrates front and left side views of the support device; Fig. 2 shows a top perspective view of the present utility model; Fig. 3 shows top perspective views of the present utility model and its different application positions; and Fig. 4 shows a top perspective image of the present support device for overhead cables in use. DETAILED DESCRIPTION Petition 870260002680, dated 12 / 01 / 2026, p. 16 / 19 6 / 6

[018] With reference to the illustrated drawings, the present utility model patent refers to the CONSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENT APPLIED IN A SUPPORT DEVICE FOR OVERHEAD CABLES.

[019] According to the present utility model, a support device (1) for overhead cables (2) is presented, manufactured from AISI 304L stainless steel wire filament (3) with a diameter of 5.00 mm. At its upper end, there is a clamp (4) that attaches to the support rope (7).

[020] The clamp (4) is fitted into the upper arch (5), formed by the shaping of the steel filament (3). Due to the flexibility of the device (1), simply press the clamp (4) against the other end and fit it into the upper arch (5), keeping the device (1) in the use position.

[021] At the lower end, there are housings (6) for the overhead cables (2), formed by a specific curvature.

[022] It is understood that when the present utility model is put into practice, modifications may be introduced with regard to certain details of construction and form, without this implying a departure from the fundamental principles that are clearly substantiated in the claims, it being understood that the terminology used was not intended to be limiting. Petition 870260002680, dated 12 / 01 / 2026, page 17 / 19

Claims

1 / 1 CLAIMS 1) CONSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENT APPLIED IN A SUPPORT DEVICE FOR OVERHEAD CABLES conceives a support device (1) for overhead cables (2), made of stainless steel filament (3), fixed to the support rope (7); characterized by having at its upper end, a clamp (4) that is fitted into the upper arch (5); having at its lower end, housings (6) intended for overhead cables (2), formed by a curvature.

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