Communication tower with monitoring function

By integrating multiple sensors and controllers onto the communication tower, real-time monitoring and alarm functions for the tower are achieved, overcoming the shortcomings of existing technologies that cannot detect problems in a timely manner and improving the real-time monitoring capabilities of the communication tower.

CN116517370BActive Publication Date: 2026-02-27CHINA TOWER CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202310484733.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-04-28
Publication Date
2026-02-27
Estimated Expiration
2043-04-28

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Technical Problem

The monitoring of existing communication towers mainly relies on regular manual inspections, which cannot achieve real-time monitoring, resulting in delayed information transmission and the inability to detect and remedy problems in a timely manner.

Method used

A communication tower with monitoring function was designed, which integrates tilt sensor, infrared sensor, displacement sensor, high voltage grounding sensor and wind speed sensor, etc. Real-time monitoring and alarm are realized through controller and alarm module to detect abnormal situations in a timely manner.

Benefits of technology

It enables real-time monitoring of communication towers, allowing for timely detection and handling of anomalies, thus improving the safety and reliability of communication towers.

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Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of communication, in particular to a communication tower with a monitoring function, which comprises a communication tower body, a mounting plate and a monitoring mechanism; the monitoring mechanism comprises a controller, an alarm module, an inclination sensor, a high-voltage grounding sensor, an infrared sensor and a displacement sensor; the inclination sensor, the high-voltage grounding sensor, the infrared sensor and the displacement sensor are arranged to monitor various parameters of the communication tower body; when an abnormality is monitored, a signal is sent to the controller; the controller sends a signal to the alarm module; the alarm module sends an alarm signal to a monitoring station or a staff's mobile phone, so that the staff can timely master the abnormality of the communication tower body, timely maintenance is carried out, and real-time monitoring of the communication tower body is realized.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of communication technology, and in particular to a communication tower with monitoring function. Background Technology

[0002] Communication towers consist of steel components such as the tower body, platform, lightning rod, ladder, and antenna support. They are mainly used for the transmission and transmission of microwave, ultra-short wave, and wireless network signals. Therefore, monitoring communication towers is particularly important.

[0003] Existing methods for monitoring communication towers mainly rely on regular inspections and manual monitoring. Because manual monitoring is used, real-time monitoring is not possible during the use of communication towers, resulting in a lag in the transmission of real-time information about the towers. This makes it difficult to detect problems in a timely manner and prevents timely remedial measures from being taken. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a communication tower with monitoring function, which can monitor the communication tower in real time during its use, and can promptly detect problems so that staff can take timely remedial measures.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a communication tower with monitoring function, including a communication tower body, a mounting plate and a monitoring mechanism;

[0006] The mounting plate is fixedly connected to the communication tower body and is located on the side of the communication tower body; the monitoring mechanism includes a controller, an alarm module, a tilt sensor, a high-voltage grounding sensor, an infrared sensor, and a displacement sensor; the controller is mounted on the mounting plate, the alarm module is electrically connected to the controller, the tilt sensor is electrically connected to the controller, the high-voltage grounding sensor is electrically connected to the controller, the infrared sensor is electrically connected to the controller, and the displacement sensor is electrically connected to the controller.

[0007] The communication tower with monitoring function also includes a wind speed sensor; the wind speed sensor and the controller are electrically connected.

[0008] The communication tower with monitoring function also includes a lightning protection component; the lightning protection component is installed on the top of the communication tower body.

[0009] The lightning protection assembly includes a buffer seat, a support seat, two clamping members, a docking plate, and a lightning rod. The buffer seat is fixedly connected to the communication tower body and located on top of the communication tower body. The support seat is fixedly connected to the buffer seat and located on top of the buffer seat. The two clamping members are mirror images of each other on both sides of the support seat. The docking plate is located between the two clamping members. The lightning rod is fixedly connected to the docking plate and located on top of the docking plate.

[0010] The lightning protection assembly also includes two limiting plates; the two limiting plates are respectively fixedly connected to the support base and are located on the top of the support base.

[0011] The clamping component includes a slider, a threaded screw, a connecting rod, and a clamping plate; the slider is slidably connected to the support base and located on the side of the support base; the threaded screw is rotatably connected to the support base and threadedly connected to the slider, and located on the side of the support base; the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the slider and located on the top of the slider; the clamping plate is fixedly connected to the connecting rod and located on the side of the connecting rod.

[0012] The clamping component further includes a knob; the knob is fixedly connected to the threaded screw and is located on the side of the threaded screw.

[0013] This invention discloses a communication tower with monitoring capabilities. The tower body is used for signal transmission, and the mounting plate supports the monitoring mechanism. A tilt sensor monitors the tilt of the tower body, a high-voltage grounding sensor monitors the grounding status, an infrared sensor detects the presence of other objects near the tower body, and a displacement sensor monitors for movement. By using the tilt sensor, high-voltage grounding sensor, infrared sensor, and displacement sensor to monitor various parameters of the tower body, a signal is sent to the controller when an abnormality is detected. The controller then sends a signal to the alarm module, which in turn sends an alarm signal to the monitoring station or a staff member's mobile phone. This allows staff to promptly detect any abnormalities in the tower body and perform timely maintenance, achieving real-time monitoring of the tower body. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication tower with monitoring function according to the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the monitoring mechanism of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the lightning protection component of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the lightning protection component of the present invention.

[0019] 1-Communication tower body, 2-Mounting plate, 3-Monitoring mechanism, 4-Lightning protection assembly, 31-Controller, 32-Alarm module, 33-Tilt sensor, 34-High voltage grounding sensor, 35-Infrared sensor, 36-Displacement sensor, 37-Wind speed sensor, 41-Buffer seat, 42-Support seat, 43-Clamping component, 44-Connecting plate, 45-Lightning rod, 46-Limiting plate, 411-Connecting plate, 412-Buffer component, 431-Slider, 432-Threaded screw, 433-Connecting rod, 434-Clamping plate, 435-Knob, 4121-Outer column, 4122-Spring, 4123-Inner column. Detailed Implementation

[0020] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0021] Please see Figures 1-4 The present invention provides a communication tower with monitoring function: including a communication tower body 1, a mounting plate 2 and a monitoring mechanism 3;

[0022] The mounting plate 2 is fixedly connected to the communication tower body 1 and is located on the side of the communication tower body 1; the monitoring mechanism 3 includes a controller 31, an alarm module 32, a tilt sensor 33, a high-voltage grounding sensor 34, an infrared sensor 35, and a displacement sensor 36; the controller 31 is mounted on the mounting plate 2, the alarm module 32 is electrically connected to the controller 31, the tilt sensor 33 is electrically connected to the controller 31, the high-voltage grounding sensor 34 is electrically connected to the controller 31, the infrared sensor 35 is electrically connected to the controller 31, and the displacement sensor 36 is electrically connected to the controller 31.

[0023] In this embodiment, the communication tower body 1 is used for signal transmission, the mounting plate 2 is used to support the installation of the monitoring mechanism 3, the tilt sensor 33 can monitor the tilt of the communication tower body 1, the high voltage grounding sensor 34 monitors the grounding of the communication tower body 1, the infrared sensor 35 monitors whether other objects or animals are approaching the communication tower body 1, and the displacement sensor 36 is used to monitor whether the communication tower body 1 has moved. By setting the tilt sensor 33, the high voltage grounding sensor 34, the infrared sensor 35, and the displacement sensor 36 to monitor various parameters of the communication tower body 1, when an abnormality is detected, a signal is sent to the controller 31, the controller 31 sends a signal to the alarm module 32, and the alarm module 32 sends an alarm signal to the monitoring station or the staff's mobile phone, so that the staff can promptly grasp the abnormality of the communication tower body 1 and carry out timely maintenance, realizing real-time monitoring of the communication tower body 1.

[0024] Furthermore, the communication tower with monitoring function also includes a wind speed sensor 37; the wind speed sensor 37 and the controller 31 are electrically connected.

[0025] In this embodiment, the wind speed sensor 37 can monitor the real-time wind speed at the location of the communication tower body 1. When the wind speed exceeds the threshold, the controller 31 controls the alarm module 32 to issue an alarm message to promptly notify the staff that the wind speed is too high, so that the staff can promptly carry out reinforcement measures for the communication tower body 1.

[0026] Furthermore, the communication tower with monitoring function also includes a lightning protection component 4; the lightning protection component 4 is installed on the top of the communication tower body 1.

[0027] In this embodiment, the lightning protection component 4 is used to prevent the communication tower body 1 from being struck by lightning and to prevent the communication tower body 1 from being damaged by lightning.

[0028] Furthermore, the lightning protection assembly 4 includes a buffer seat 41, a support seat 42, two clamping members 43, a docking plate 44, and a lightning rod 45; the buffer seat 41 is fixedly connected to the communication tower body 1 and is located on top of the communication tower body 1; the support seat 42 is fixedly connected to the buffer seat 41 and is located on top of the buffer seat 41; the two clamping members 43 are mirror images of each other on both sides of the support seat 42; the docking plate 44 is located between the two clamping members 43; the lightning rod 45 is fixedly connected to the docking plate 44 and is located on top of the docking plate 44.

[0029] In this embodiment, the buffer seat 41 is used to support the support seat 42, the support seat 42 is used to support the docking plate 44 and the two clamping members 43. The two clamping members 43 can fix the docking plate 44, thereby fixing the lightning rod 45 to the top of the communication tower body 1. The lightning rod 45 can prevent the communication tower body 1 from being struck by lightning and prevent the communication tower body 1 from being damaged by lightning.

[0030] Furthermore, the lightning protection assembly 4 also includes two limiting plates 46; the two limiting plates 46 are respectively fixedly connected to the support base 42 and are respectively located on the top of the support base 42.

[0031] In this embodiment, the two limiting plates 46 can limit the two sides of the docking plate 44 to prevent the docking plate 44 from moving on the support base 42, thereby preventing the lightning rod 45 from falling off.

[0032] Furthermore, the clamping member 43 includes a slider 431, a threaded screw 432, a connecting rod 433, and a clamping plate 434; the slider 431 is slidably connected to the support base 42 and is located on the side of the support base 42; the threaded screw 432 is rotatably connected to the support base 42 and threadedly connected to the slider 431, and is located on the side of the support base 42; the connecting rod 433 is fixedly connected to the slider 431 and is located on the top of the slider 431; the clamping plate 434 is fixedly connected to the connecting rod 433 and is located on the side of the connecting rod 433.

[0033] In this embodiment, the support base 42 is provided with a groove that matches the slider 431, providing guidance for the slider 431. When fixing the lightning rod 45, the docking plate 44 is placed on the support base 42 and positioned between the two clamping plates 434. Then, the operator rotates the threaded screw 432 clockwise, causing the slider 431 to move. The slider 431, via the connecting rod 433, moves the clamping plate 434 closer to the docking plate 431. 4. The clamping plate 434 is pressed against the docking plate 44. The two clamping plates 434 can clamp and fix the docking plate 44, thereby fixing the lightning rod 45 to the top of the communication tower body 1. When it is necessary to disassemble the lightning rod 45, reverse the threaded screw 432 to move the clamping plate 434 away from the docking plate 44, thereby releasing the height of the docking plate 44. At this time, the lightning rod 45 can be removed. This fixing method makes it easy to install and disassemble the lightning rod 45.

[0034] Furthermore, the clamping member 43 also includes a knob 435; the knob 435 is fixedly connected to the threaded rod 432 and is located on the side of the threaded rod 432.

[0035] In this embodiment, the user can easily rotate the threaded screw 432 by holding the knob 435.

[0036] Furthermore, the buffer seat 41 includes a connecting plate 411 and a plurality of buffer components 412; the connecting plate 411 is fixedly connected to the communication tower body 1 and is located on the top of the communication tower body 1; the plurality of buffer components 412 are respectively disposed between the connecting plate 411 and the support seat 42.

[0037] In this embodiment, the connecting plate 411 is connected to the communication tower body 1 and is used to support multiple buffer members 412. When the lightning rod 45 is struck by lightning and vibrates, the multiple buffer members 412 can provide a buffering effect to prevent the lightning rod 45 from being damaged.

[0038] Furthermore, the buffer 412 includes an outer column 4121, a spring 4122, and an inner column 4123; the outer column 4121 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 411 and is located on top of the connecting plate 411; the spring 4122 is fixedly connected to the outer column 4121 and is located inside the outer column 4121; the inner column 4123 is fixedly connected to the spring 4122, and the inner column 4123 is fixedly connected to the support base 42 and is located between the spring 4122 and the support base 42.

[0039] In this embodiment, the communication tower body 1 is used for signal transmission, the mounting plate 2 is used to support the installation of the monitoring mechanism 3, the tilt sensor 33 can monitor the tilt of the communication tower body 1, the high voltage grounding sensor 34 monitors the grounding of the communication tower body 1, the infrared sensor 35 monitors whether other objects or animals are approaching the communication tower body 1, and the displacement sensor 36 is used to monitor whether the communication tower body 1 has moved. By setting the tilt sensor 33, the high voltage grounding sensor 34, the infrared sensor 35, and the displacement sensor 36 to monitor various parameters of the communication tower body 1, when an abnormality is detected, a signal is sent to the controller 31, the controller 31 sends a signal to the alarm module 32, and the alarm module 32 sends an alarm signal to the monitoring station or the staff's mobile phone, so that the staff can promptly grasp the abnormality of the communication tower body 1 and carry out timely maintenance, realizing real-time monitoring of the communication tower body 1. When the lightning rod 45 is struck by lightning and vibrates, the lightning rod 45 drives the docking plate 44 and the support base 42 to move. The support base 42 drives the inner column 4123 to move. The inner column 4123 pushes the spring 4122. The spring 4122 provides a buffering effect to prevent the lightning rod 45 from being damaged by excessive vibration. The outer column 4121 is used to guide the spring 4122 and the inner column 4123.

[0040] The above description discloses only one preferred embodiment of the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the processes of the above embodiments can be implemented, and equivalent changes made in accordance with the claims of the present invention are still within the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A communication tower with monitoring function, characterized in that, it comprises a communication tower body, a mounting plate and a monitoring mechanism; the mounting plate and the communication tower body are fixedly connected and located on the side of the communication tower body; the monitoring mechanism comprises a controller, an alarm module, an inclination sensor, a high-voltage grounding sensor, an infrared sensor and a displacement sensor; the controller is arranged on the mounting plate, the alarm module and the controller are electrically connected, the inclination sensor and the controller are electrically connected, the high-voltage grounding sensor and the controller are electrically connected, the infrared sensor and the controller are electrically connected, and the displacement sensor and the controller are electrically connected; the communication tower with monitoring function further comprises a lightning protection assembly; the lightning protection assembly comprises a buffer seat, a support seat, two clamping pieces, a butt joint plate and a lightning rod; the buffer seat and the communication tower body are fixedly connected and located on the top of the communication tower body; the support seat and the buffer seat are fixedly connected and located on the top of the buffer seat; two clamping pieces are mirror arranged on both sides of the support seat; the butt joint plate is located between the two clamping pieces; the lightning rod and the butt joint plate are fixedly connected and located on the top of the butt joint plate; the buffer seat comprises a connecting plate and a plurality of buffer pieces; the connecting plate and the communication tower body are fixedly connected and located on the top of the communication tower body; a plurality of buffer pieces are arranged between the connecting plate and the support seat, respectively.

2. The communication tower with monitoring function according to claim 1, characterized in that, the communication tower with monitoring function further comprises a wind speed sensor; the wind speed sensor and the controller are electrically connected.

3. The communication tower with monitoring function according to claim 2, characterized in that, the lightning protection assembly further comprises two limiting plates; two limiting plates are fixedly connected with the support seat, respectively, and are located on the top of the support seat, respectively.

4. The communication tower with monitoring function according to claim 3, characterized in that, the clamping piece comprises a sliding block, a threaded screw rod, a connecting rod and a clamping plate; the sliding block and the support seat are slidingly connected and located on the side of the support seat; the threaded screw rod and the support seat are rotationally connected, and are threadedly connected with the sliding block and located on the side of the support seat; the connecting rod and the sliding block are fixedly connected and located on the top of the sliding block; the clamping plate and the connecting rod are fixedly connected and located on the side of the connecting rod.

5. The communication tower with monitoring function according to claim 4, characterized in that, the clamping piece further comprises a knob; the knob and the threaded screw rod are fixedly connected and located on the side of the threaded screw rod.

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