Intelligent well lid
By integrating modules such as liquid level sensors and displacement sensors into the manhole cover, the water level and displacement inside the manhole can be monitored in real time, triggering alarms and notifying the municipal management system. This solves the problem of difficult monitoring of traditional manhole covers and improves safety and management efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202610373917.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2026-03-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
Traditional manhole covers are difficult to monitor in real time, are prone to displacement or subsidence due to external forces, and can be submerged in water during extreme weather, leading to safety hazards and management difficulties. They also lack intelligent detection functions and have low maintenance efficiency.
Design an intelligent manhole cover that integrates a liquid level sensor, GPS positioning, communication, and alarm modules. The data processing module monitors the water level and manhole cover displacement in real time, triggering an alarm and notifying the municipal management system when an anomaly occurs. It is powered by solar energy and has high strength and corrosion resistance.
It enables real-time monitoring and alarm of manhole cover status, reduces safety hazards, improves maintenance efficiency, and ensures the normal operation of urban drainage systems.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of municipal infrastructure technology, and in particular to a smart manhole cover. Background Technology
[0002] In municipal infrastructure management, manhole covers are an important public facility, widely distributed in roads, communities, green belts, etc., and their condition has a significant impact on urban traffic and residents' safety.
[0003] Currently, due to limitations in management methods, the condition of traditional manhole covers is difficult to monitor in a timely manner, often resulting in problems such as cover displacement, settlement, or abnormal water levels due to external forces. Especially during extreme weather or peak drainage periods, excessively high water levels can cause manhole covers to be pushed open or submerged. If these problems are not detected and resolved promptly, they can pose safety hazards to pedestrians and vehicles, increase the difficulty of municipal management, and even disrupt the normal operation of the city's drainage system. Most current smart manhole covers lack intelligent detection functions, preventing maintenance personnel from monitoring their condition in real time and requiring manual inspections, which is inefficient. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a smart manhole cover with intelligent detection capabilities to overcome the shortcomings in current practical applications. Summary of the Invention
[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this invention discloses an intelligent manhole cover, comprising a manhole cover body with a grid pattern at its center and two symmetrically distributed water inlet holes located on either side of the grid pattern. A central cylinder is fixedly installed inside the manhole cover body, and an installation space is provided within the central cylinder. An integrated module is installed within the installation space. Two symmetrically distributed reinforcing ribs are fixedly installed on the central cylinder, and both reinforcing ribs are fixedly connected to the manhole cover body. The manhole cover body is made of high-strength composite material and possesses good load-bearing capacity and corrosion resistance.
[0005] Furthermore, the integrated module includes a data processing module, a liquid level sensor module, a GPS positioning module, a communication module, an alarm module, a power supply module, and a displacement sensor module. The power supply module is used to supply power to the data processing module, liquid level sensor module, GPS positioning module, communication module, alarm module, and displacement sensor module. The power supply module is located at the center of the installation space, and the data processing module, liquid level sensor module, GPS positioning module, communication module, alarm module, and displacement sensor module are arranged around the power supply module.
[0006] Furthermore, the data processing module is connected to the power supply module via wires. The data processing module is used to receive information transmitted by the liquid level sensor module and the displacement sensor module, and to process and judge the information.
[0007] Furthermore, the liquid level sensor module is connected to the power supply module via a wire, and the liquid level sensor module is connected to a liquid level gauge for monitoring the water level in the well via a wire. The liquid level gauge is fixedly installed on the well cover body, and the liquid level sensor module transmits the collected water level status information to the data processing module.
[0008] Furthermore, the GPS positioning module is connected to the power module via a wire. The GPS positioning module is numbered and provides accurate positioning for the external municipal management service platform, ensuring that maintenance personnel can quickly locate and handle any abnormalities in the manhole cover.
[0009] Furthermore, the communication module is connected to the power module via a wire, and the communication module is used to transmit the alarm information transmitted by the alarm module to the municipal management service platform.
[0010] Furthermore, the alarm module is connected to the power module via a wire. The alarm module is used to trigger an alarm based on the data processing module's determination of any abnormality in the manhole cover. The alarm module is also connected to an alarm light via a wire to warn passing vehicles and pedestrians. The alarm light is located on the main body of the manhole cover.
[0011] Furthermore, the displacement sensor module is connected to the power supply module via a wire. The displacement sensor module is used to monitor the displacement status information of the manhole cover body and transmit the current status information to the data processing module.
[0012] The beneficial effects of this invention compared with the prior art are as follows: This invention uses a liquid sensor module and a displacement sensor module to detect the water level in the well and the displacement of the well cover, and sends the detected data to the data processing module. When an abnormality occurs, an alarm module can be triggered. When the well cover is submerged in water, the alarm light starts to flash, which can warn passing vehicles and pedestrians and reduce the occurrence of accidents. Finally, the data is sent to the municipal management server system through the communication module and maintenance personnel are notified in a timely manner. Maintenance personnel can handle the situation in a timely manner through the GPS positioning module. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a top view of the overall structure of the present invention.
[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the integrated module structure in this invention.
[0015] Figure 3 This is an isometric view of the present invention.
[0016] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the present invention.
[0017] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the integrated module connection structure of the present invention.
[0018] Reference numerals: 1-Manhole cover body; 2-Grid pattern; 3-Water inlet hole; 4-Data processing module; 5-Liquid level sensor module; 6-GPS positioning module; 7-Communication module; 8-Alarm module; 9-Power supply module; 10-Displacement sensor module; 11-Liquid level gauge; 12-Reinforcing rib; 13-Center cylinder; 14-Alarm light. Detailed Implementation
[0019] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the present invention can be combined with each other.
[0020] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.
[0021] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.
[0022] Example: Figures 1-5As shown, a smart manhole cover includes a manhole cover body 1. A grid pattern 2 is provided at the center of the manhole cover body 1. Two symmetrically distributed water inlet holes 3 are provided on the manhole cover body 1, located on either side of the grid pattern 2. A central cylinder 13 is fixedly installed inside the manhole cover body 1. An installation space is provided inside the central cylinder 13, and an integrated module is installed within the installation space. Two symmetrically distributed reinforcing ribs 12 are fixedly installed on the central cylinder 13, and both reinforcing ribs 12 are fixedly connected to the manhole cover body 1. A power supply slot is provided at the center of the installation space. The manhole cover body 1 is made of high-strength composite material and possesses good load-bearing capacity and corrosion resistance. The modular assembly includes a data processing module 4, a liquid level sensor module 5, a GPS positioning module 6, a communication module 7, an alarm module 8, a power supply module 9, and a displacement sensor module 10. The power supply module 9 provides power to the data processing module 4, liquid level sensor module 5, GPS positioning module 6, communication module 7, alarm module 8, and displacement sensor module 10. The power supply module 9 is located in the power slot at the center of the installation space. The data processing module 4, liquid level sensor module 5, GPS positioning module 6, communication module 7, alarm module 8, and displacement sensor module 10 are arranged around the power supply module 9. The power supply module 9 uses a solar cell module.
[0023] The data processing module 4 is connected to the power supply module 9 via a wire. The data processing module 4 is used to receive information transmitted from the liquid level sensor module 5 and the displacement sensor module 10, and to process and judge the information. The alarm module 8 is connected to the power supply module 9 via a wire. The alarm module 8 is used to issue an alarm based on the abnormal situation of the manhole cover determined by the data processing module 4. The alarm module 8 is connected to an alarm light 14 for warning passing vehicles and pedestrians via a wire. The alarm light 14 is located on the main body 1 of the manhole cover. The GPS positioning module 6 is connected to the power supply module 9 via a wire. The GPS positioning module 6 is numbered and provides accurate positioning for the external municipal management service platform, ensuring that maintenance personnel can quickly locate and handle abnormal situations of the manhole cover. The communication module 7 is connected to the power supply module 9 via a wire. The communication module 7 is used to transmit the alarm information transmitted by the alarm module 8 to the municipal management service platform.
[0024] The liquid level sensor module 5 is connected to the power supply module 9 via a wire. The liquid level sensor module 5 is also connected to a liquid level gauge 11 for monitoring the water level in the well via a wire. The liquid level gauge 11 is fixedly installed on the central cylinder 13. When the water level in the well touches the liquid level gauge 11, the liquid level sensor module 5 transmits the collected water level status information to the data processing module 4. The data processing module 4 processes the data based on the information transmitted by the liquid level sensor module 5 and determines whether the current water level is abnormal. If it is determined to be abnormal, it will transmit the abnormal information to the municipal management service platform through the communication module 7 and activate the alarm light 14 to warn passing vehicles and pedestrians. The municipal management service platform locates the abnormal manhole cover through the GPS positioning module 6 and handles it in a timely manner.
[0025] The displacement sensor module 10 is connected to the power supply module 9 via wires. The displacement sensor module 10 is used to monitor the displacement status information of the manhole cover body 1 and transmits the current status information to the data processing module 4. The data processing module 4 processes the data based on the information transmitted by the displacement sensor module 10 and determines whether the manhole cover is abnormal. If it is determined to be abnormal, the alarm light 14 is activated to warn passing vehicles and pedestrians, and the abnormal information is transmitted to the municipal management service platform through the communication module 7 to remind maintenance personnel to repair it in time. Maintenance personnel use the GPS positioning module 6 for precise positioning.
[0026] The above embodiments only illustrate one or more implementations of the present invention, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all fall within the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention should be determined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A smart manhole cover, characterized in that: The manhole cover includes a main body (1), with a grid pattern (2) at the center of the main body (1). The main body (1) has two symmetrically distributed water inlets (3), which are located on both sides of the grid pattern (2). A central cylinder (13) is fixedly installed inside the main body (1). An installation space is provided inside the central cylinder (13), and an integrated module is provided inside the installation space. Two symmetrically distributed reinforcing ribs (12) are fixedly installed on the central cylinder (13), and both reinforcing ribs (12) are fixedly connected to the main body (1). The main body (1) is made of high-strength composite material and has good load-bearing capacity and corrosion resistance.
2. The intelligent manhole cover as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The integrated module includes a data processing module (4), a liquid level sensor module (5), a GPS positioning module (6), a communication module (7), an alarm module (8), a power supply module (9), and a displacement sensor module (10). The power supply module (9) is used to supply power to the data processing module (4), the liquid level sensor module (5), the GPS positioning module (6), the communication module (7), the alarm module (8), and the displacement sensor module (10). The power supply module (9) is located at the center of the installation space. The data processing module (4), the liquid level sensor module (5), the GPS positioning module (6), the communication module (7), the alarm module (8), and the displacement sensor module (10) are arranged around the power supply module (9).
3. The intelligent manhole cover as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The data processing module (4) is connected to the power supply module (9) via wires. The data processing module (4) is used to receive information transmitted by the liquid level sensor module (5) and the displacement sensor module (10), and to process and judge the information.
4. The intelligent manhole cover as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The liquid level sensor module (5) is connected to the power supply module (9) by a wire. The liquid level sensor module (5) is connected to a liquid level gauge (11) for monitoring the water level in the well by a wire. The liquid level gauge (11) is fixedly installed on the well cover body (1). The liquid level sensor module (5) transmits the collected water level status information to the data processing module (4).
5. The intelligent manhole cover as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The GPS positioning module (6) is connected to the power module (9) by a wire. The GPS positioning module (6) is numbered and provides accurate positioning for the external municipal management service platform, ensuring that maintenance personnel can quickly locate and handle abnormalities in the manhole cover.
6. The intelligent manhole cover as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The communication module (7) is connected to the power module (9) via a wire. The communication module (7) is used to transmit the alarm information transmitted by the alarm module (8) to the municipal management service platform.
7. The intelligent manhole cover as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The alarm module (8) is connected to the power module (9) by a wire. The alarm module (8) is used to make an alarm based on the data processing module (4) to determine if the manhole cover is in an abnormal condition. The alarm module (8) is connected to an alarm light (14) for warning passing vehicles and pedestrians by a wire. The alarm light (14) is located on the main body (1) of the manhole cover.
8. The intelligent manhole cover as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The displacement sensor module (10) is connected to the power supply module (9) via a wire. The displacement sensor module (10) is used to monitor the displacement status information of the manhole cover body (1) and transmit it to the data processing module (4) according to the current status information.
9. A smart manhole cover as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The power module (9) is a solar cell module.