Intelligent multifunctional sound barrier system using green energy

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of intelligent multifunctional sound barrier systems of green energy application, including main steel frame and install several sound barrier unit boards on main steel frame, system is also equipped with gutter, internal operation and maintenance monitoring device, external operation and maintenance monitoring device, photovoltaic module, temperature and humidity sensor and control device, photovoltaic module and the sound barrier unit board form integrated installation, internal operation and maintenance monitoring device and external operation and maintenance monitoring device are respectively set to the inside and outside of sound barrier unit board, snow melting device is laid in the gutter, internal operation and maintenance monitoring device, external operation and maintenance monitoring device, snow melting device, temperature sensor and photovoltaic module are connected with control device respectively.The application uses photovoltaic module as energy supply, sets gutter, drainage pipe and snow melting device on sound barrier system, realizes the collection and discharge to rain and snow, solves the urgent need of rain, snow and ice proof of sound barrier with increasing extreme weather, makes maintenance more convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of noise control technology, specifically to an intelligent, multifunctional sound barrier system that utilizes green energy. Background Technology

[0002] As my country’s urban roads and highways become increasingly sophisticated, the road networks of major cities are becoming more and more dense. A large number of residents live along both sides of highways and urban roads, and noise pollution from vehicles is becoming increasingly serious. In particular, during the planning or demolition process, it is unavoidable that some residential buildings are too close to the roads.

[0003] Sound barriers have excellent noise reduction and sound insulation effects and are widely used in urban roads and highways to address the impact of vehicle noise on residents' lives. Traditional sound barriers are divided into vertical and enclosed types, with enclosed sound barriers having the best sound absorption and insulation effects. However, even fully enclosed sound barriers, which are generally recognized as having the best noise reduction effect, still need to meet the requirements of lighting, ventilation, and fire smoke extraction. This can lead to situations where some areas of the sound barrier are not enclosed and there is local sound leakage. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a new type of fully enclosed sound barrier system that has a better sound absorption and insulation effect and meets the requirements of lighting, ventilation, fire smoke extraction, monitoring, and maintenance.

[0004] With the increasing construction of sound barriers in recent years, coupled with the growing frequency of extreme weather events, sound barriers must not only meet the basic functions of sound insulation and noise reduction but also adapt to various extreme weather conditions, such as strong winds, heavy rain, snow accumulation, and icing. Furthermore, the subsequent monitoring and maintenance of sound barrier systems presents many challenges for operation and maintenance units. Therefore, it is necessary to research a new type of sound barrier system that can operate autonomously and also possesses functions such as strong wind resistance, snow melting and icing prevention, ventilation and smoke extraction, lighting, and water collection and drainage. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to enable intelligent monitoring, operation and maintenance of the sound barrier system in the later stage, and to have functions such as snow melting and ice prevention, this invention provides an intelligent multifunctional sound barrier system that uses green energy.

[0006] The present invention adopts the following technical solution: An intelligent, multifunctional sound barrier system utilizing green energy includes a main steel frame and several sound barrier unit panels mounted on the main steel frame. The system also includes gutters, an internal operation and maintenance monitoring device, an external operation and maintenance monitoring device, photovoltaic modules, temperature and humidity sensors, and a control device. The photovoltaic modules are integrated with the sound barrier unit panels. The internal and external operation and maintenance monitoring devices are respectively located on the inner and outer sides of the sound barrier unit panels. A snow melting device is installed inside the gutters. The internal, external, and temperature and humidity sensors, as well as the photovoltaic modules, are all connected to the control device.

[0007] Preferably, the main steel frame and the sound barrier unit panel form a fully enclosed sound barrier system. The system also includes an electric smoke exhaust device and a lighting device electrically connected to the control device, which are used for smoke exhaust and lighting, respectively.

[0008] Preferably, the main steel frame includes steel columns on both sides, a Y-shaped central column, an inclined beam, and a top crossbeam. The upper end of the Y-shaped central column is connected to the top crossbeam, and the two ends of the inclined beam are respectively connected to the steel column and the top crossbeam.

[0009] Preferably, a maintenance and sightseeing device is also provided on the top crossbeam directly above the Y-shaped central column. The sound barrier panels on both sides of the maintenance and sightseeing device are inclined. The gutters are respectively located at the ends of the inclined sound barrier panels on the top crossbeam and the ends of the inclined beam, for collecting rainwater or snow water. A water pipe is also provided at the bottom of the gutter. The water pipe leads to the ground along the Y-shaped central column and the steel columns on both sides. A snow melting device is provided in the water pipe.

[0010] Preferably, the sound barrier unit panel is installed on the outside of the main steel frame and includes a sound-absorbing inner panel, a sound-absorbing material, and a sound-insulating outer panel, with the photovoltaic module installed on the sound-insulating outer panel.

[0011] Preferably, the snow melting device is an electric heating cable, which is powered by the photovoltaic module.

[0012] Preferably, the inspection and sightseeing device includes a top walkway platform and two side guardrails. The top walkway platform is made of patterned steel plate or steel grating, and the side guardrails are made of square tube, round tube or angle steel.

[0013] The technical solution of this invention has the following advantages: A. This invention incorporates gutters, drainage pipes, and snow-melting devices into the sound barrier system to collect and discharge rain and snow. This addresses the urgent need for sound barriers to protect against rain, snow, and ice due to the increasing frequency of extreme weather events. The snow-melting device plays a crucial role. Furthermore, this invention lays the snow-melting device inside the gutters and rainwater pipes of the fully enclosed sound barrier system. This prevents snowmelt from freezing in the gutters and overflowing, thus avoiding potential hazards. It also prevents increased concentrated load on the sound barrier and provides better protection for surrounding vehicles and pedestrians. By using photovoltaic modules as an energy collection system, it provides power to internal and external operation and maintenance monitoring devices, as well as the snow-melting device. The control device automatically monitors internal and external operation and maintenance and snow melting. In case of special circumstances, the sound barrier can be maintained and repaired at any time.

[0014] B. The fully enclosed sound barrier system provided by this invention adopts a two-stage steel frame, with a Y-shaped central column. The two sides of the Y-shaped central column are respectively equipped with a top horizontal beam and a diagonal beam structure. At the same time, gutters are set on the top horizontal beam and the diagonal beam. The overall steel frame is reasonably stressed and aesthetically pleasing, providing strong support for the sound barrier system and functional system. The two-stage steel frame structure has better applicability and can be used in scenarios such as railways, rail transit, and municipal roads.

[0015] C. The sound barrier unit panel in this invention consists of three parts: a sound-absorbing inner panel, a sound-absorbing material, and a sound-insulating outer panel, forming a sound-absorbing and sound-insulating functional system. It can realize the basic function of sound barrier system for sound insulation and noise reduction. The sound barrier unit panel is covered on the outside of the main steel frame. Compared with the traditional insert-type sound barrier, it avoids the problem of different types of panels caused by different spacing of steel frames. It has the advantages of beautiful appearance, tight sealing and no sound leakage points.

[0016] D. This invention empowers the sound barrier system by setting up a maintenance and sightseeing system and safety facilities above the sound barrier system, thus ensuring safety while also providing both maintenance and sightseeing functions. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the specific embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the sound barrier system provided by the present invention; Figure 2 This is a magnified view of the sound absorption and sound insulation components in a sound barrier. Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the gutter and the electric smoke exhaust device provided by the present invention; Figure 4 Detailed drawings of the gutter provided for this invention; Figure 5 Enlarged view of the inspection and sightseeing device and external operation and maintenance monitoring device provided by the present invention; Figure 6 Enlarged view of the gutter at the end of the inclined beam, the external operation and maintenance monitoring device, and the safety facilities provided by the present invention.

[0019] The diagram is labeled as follows: 1-Main steel frame 11-Steel column, 12-Y-shaped central column, 13-Slanted beam, 14-Top crossbeam 2-Sound barrier unit panel 21-Sound-absorbing inner panel, 22-Sound-absorbing material, 23-Sound-insulating outer panel 3-Gutter; 4-Internal maintenance and monitoring device; 5-External maintenance and monitoring device 6-Photovoltaic modules; 7-Snow melting device; 8-Electric smoke exhaust device; 9-Lighting device 10-Inspection and maintenance of sightseeing facilities 101 - Top walkway platform; 102 - Side guardrails 20 - Drainage pipe; 30 - Support; 40 - Purlin; 50 - Safety facilities. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solution of the present invention will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0022] 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 communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0023] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this invention provides an intelligent, multifunctional sound barrier system utilizing green energy, comprising a main steel frame 1, several sound barrier unit panels 2 installed on the outside of the main steel frame 1, a gutter 3, an internal operation and maintenance monitoring device 4, an external operation and maintenance monitoring device 5, photovoltaic modules 6, temperature and humidity sensors, and a control device (not shown in the figure). The photovoltaic modules 6 are integrated with the sound barrier unit panels 2, achieving building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). The internal operation and maintenance monitoring device 4 and the external operation and maintenance monitoring device 5 are respectively located on the inner and outer sides of the sound barrier unit panels 2. The external operation and maintenance monitoring device 5 monitors all external components on the top and facade of the sound barrier, providing real-time monitoring and early warning during subsequent operation and maintenance. The external operation and maintenance monitoring device 5 can be powered by the green energy generated by the photovoltaic modules 6. The internal operation and maintenance monitoring device 4 monitors all internal components of the sound barrier system's top and facade, providing real-time monitoring and early warning during later operation and maintenance, as well as monitoring the sound barrier's impact on vehicle traffic. The internal operation and maintenance monitoring device 4 is powered by the green energy generated by the photovoltaic modules 6. The gutter 3 is equipped with a snow melting device 7, serving as a centralized rain and snow collection and discharge device. The gutter 3 can be made of steel plate, stainless steel plate, or alloy steel, and its cross-section design must be tailored to the catchment area. The internal operation and maintenance monitoring device 4, external operation and maintenance monitoring device 5, snow melting device 7, temperature and humidity sensors, and photovoltaic modules 6 are all connected to the control device. Simultaneously, the control device automatically controls the snow melting device 7 at the bottom of the gutter 3 based on the set outdoor temperature and rain / snow conditions, eliminating the need for manual activation.

[0024] The main steel frame 1 and the sound barrier unit panels 2 form a fully enclosed sound barrier system. Several main steel frames 1 are connected by supports 30 and purlins 40 to form the supporting frame of the fully enclosed sound barrier system. The fully enclosed sound barrier system also includes an electrically operated smoke exhaust device 8 and a lighting device 9, electrically connected to a control device, for smoke exhaust and lighting, respectively. The electrically operated smoke exhaust device is an electrically operated, operable ventilation and smoke exhaust system, which can use commercially available, mature finished products to meet the ventilation and smoke exhaust requirements of the enclosed sound barrier system. The electrically operated smoke exhaust device and the lighting device can be powered by green energy generated by photovoltaic modules 6. Alternatively, they can be connected to the city power grid.

[0025] like Figure 1 As shown, the main steel frame 1 includes two side steel columns 11, a central Y-shaped column 12, a diagonal beam 13, and a top crossbeam 14. The upper end of the Y-shaped column 12 is connected to the top crossbeam 14, and the two ends of the diagonal beam 13 are connected to the steel columns 11 and the top crossbeam 14, respectively. The main steel frame 1 adopts a stepped form, and the cross-sectional form can be H-beams, box-type structures, round tubes, etc. The spacing of the main steel frames 1 can be set to 2m or 4m, and can be increased to 6m in special cases, depending on the specific design. The main steel frames are connected by supports 30, and the cross-section of the supports 30 can be square tubes, round tubes, etc. The main steel frame 1 and the supports 30 form the entire steel frame structure. Purlins 40 are installed on the outside of the steel frame, which are the keel of the sound barrier system and can be square tubes, round tubes, C-shaped steel, etc.

[0026] like Figure 2 As shown, the sound barrier unit panel 2 includes a sound-absorbing inner panel 21, a sound-absorbing material 22, and a sound-insulating outer panel 23. The photovoltaic module 6 is installed on the sound-insulating outer panel 23. The sound-absorbing inner panel 21 is the inner sound-absorbing panel of the sound barrier. The material of the sound-absorbing inner panel 21 can be steel plate, aluminum plate, or alloy plate, and the material of the sound-absorbing inner panel 21 can be perforated or micro-perforated. The sound-absorbing material 22 is the sound-absorbing material of the sound barrier. The sound-absorbing material 22 can be glass wool, sound-absorbing rock wool, or other suitable sound-absorbing materials. The sound-insulating outer panel 23 is the outer sound-insulating panel of the sound barrier. The material of the sound-insulating outer panel 23 can be steel plate, aluminum plate, or alloy plate, and the panel shape of the sound-insulating outer panel 23 needs to meet the installation requirements of the external photovoltaic module. The photovoltaic module 6 in this invention is an energy harvesting system. The photovoltaic module 6 can be an advanced and reliable product on the market and is installed in conjunction with the sound-insulating outer panel 23.

[0027] In addition, a maintenance and sightseeing device 10 is installed on the top crossbeam 14 directly above the Y-shaped central column 12. The sound barrier panels on both sides of the maintenance and sightseeing device 10 are inclined. The gutters 3 are respectively installed at the ends of the inclined sound barrier panels on the top crossbeam 14 and at the ends of the inclined beam 13, for collecting rainwater or snow water. Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, a drainage pipe 20 is also provided at the bottom of the gutter 3. The drainage pipe 20 leads to the ground along the Y-shaped central column 12 and the two side steel columns 11, and a snow melting device 7 is laid in the drainage pipe 20. The snow melting device 7 is preferably an electric heating tape or other similar material, which is powered by photovoltaic modules 6. The drainage pipe 20 can be a round or square pipe, and the material can be stainless steel pipe, PVC pipe, polyvinyl chloride pipe, etc., to discharge the rainwater collected by the gutter 3 into the bridge deck drainage system in an organized manner. In the cold winter of the north, when the temperature and humidity sensor in the sound barrier system detects the corresponding signal, the voltage of the snow melting device can be automatically turned on, the electric heating tape will automatically heat and melt the ice and snow, and then it will be discharged through the drainage pipe 20.

[0028] The maintenance and sightseeing device 10 includes a top walkway platform 101 and side guardrails 102. The top walkway platform 101 is made of checkered steel plate or steel grating, and the side guardrails 102 are made of square tube, round tube, or angle steel. The maintenance and sightseeing device 10 is a top maintenance system that can also serve as a sightseeing passage. Figure 6 As shown, safety facility 50 is a safety protection facility set on both sides of the top of the sound barrier system. The columns in safety facility 50 can be made of square tubes, round tubes or angle steel, etc., and the longitudinal railings can be made of steel pipes, aluminum pipes, steel strands, etc. Safety facility 50 can protect people or large objects and thus avoid the risk of falling from height.

[0029] The electric smoke exhaust device provided by this invention is a device for providing ventilation and smoke exhaust for enclosed sound barriers. It preferably adopts a triangular electric smoke exhaust skylight, which is normally closed to avoid water and sound leakage. When a fire occurs, the electric smoke exhaust skylight will receive a smoke signal and automatically open the smoke exhaust skylight without manual operation. It is intelligent and convenient and meets the requirements for ventilation and smoke exhaust.

[0030] The installation of inspection and sightseeing devices and safety facilities, while ensuring safety, also serves the functions of inspection and sightseeing, thus enhancing the sound barrier system. The post-installation maintenance and monitoring of sound barriers has long been a key and challenging aspect. The installation of external maintenance monitoring device 5 and internal maintenance monitoring device 4 fills this gap. Used in conjunction with the inspection and sightseeing devices, they allow maintenance personnel to monitor the external and internal conditions of the sound barrier in real time, enabling them to perform maintenance and upkeep immediately in case of any special circumstances.

[0031] The lighting device is a device that provides lighting for the enclosed sound barrier, meets the lighting requirements of the enclosed passageway, and makes the overall system complete.

[0032] The intelligent monitoring device in this invention is divided into a top monitoring device, a side monitoring device, and an inner monitoring device. The comprehensive monitoring system greatly improves the efficiency of later maintenance personnel, enabling them to monitor the top, sides, and inner side of the sound barrier in real time, and carry out maintenance work safely and efficiently.

[0033] The invention's rooftop photovoltaic integrated system, through the conversion of new energy sources, can fully guarantee the recycling and reuse of other functional systems, making the sound barrier an environmentally friendly building as a whole, and contributing to the achievement of dual-carbon goals.

[0034] Any aspects not described in this invention are applicable to existing technologies.

[0035] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent multifunctional sound barrier system utilizing green energy, comprising a main steel frame (1) and a plurality of sound barrier unit panels (2) mounted on the main steel frame (1), characterized in that, The system also includes a gutter (3), an internal operation and maintenance monitoring device (4), an external operation and maintenance monitoring device (5), a photovoltaic module (6), a temperature and humidity sensor, and a control device. The photovoltaic module (6) is integrated with the sound barrier unit panel (2). The internal operation and maintenance monitoring device (4) and the external operation and maintenance monitoring device (5) are respectively located on the inner and outer sides of the sound barrier unit panel (2). A snow melting device (7) is installed inside the gutter (3). The internal operation and maintenance monitoring device (4), the external operation and maintenance monitoring device (5), the snow melting device (7), the temperature and humidity sensor, and the photovoltaic module (6) are respectively connected to the control device. The main steel frame (1) includes two side steel columns (11), a Y-shaped central column (12) in the middle, an inclined beam (13) and a top crossbeam (14). The upper end of the Y-shaped central column (12) is connected to the top crossbeam (14), and the two ends of the inclined beam (13) are connected to the steel column (11) and the top crossbeam (14) respectively. A maintenance and sightseeing device (10) is also provided on the top crossbeam (14) directly above the Y-shaped central column (12). The sound barrier panels on both sides of the maintenance and sightseeing device (10) are inclined. The gutter (3) is respectively located at the end of the inclined sound barrier panel on the top crossbeam (14) and the end of the inclined beam (13) to collect rainwater or snow water. A drainage pipe (20) is also provided at the bottom of the gutter (3). The drainage pipe (20) is led to the ground along the Y-shaped central column (12) and the steel columns (11) on both sides. A snow melting device (7) is provided in the drainage pipe (20).

2. The intelligent multifunctional sound barrier system utilizing green energy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main steel frame (1) and the sound barrier unit plate (2) form a fully enclosed sound barrier system. The system also includes an electric smoke exhaust device (8) and a lighting device (9) electrically connected to the control device, which are used for smoke exhaust and lighting, respectively.

3. The intelligent multifunctional sound barrier system utilizing green energy according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The sound barrier unit panel (2) is installed on the outside of the main steel frame (1) and includes a sound-absorbing inner panel (21), a sound-absorbing material (22) and a sound-insulating outer panel (23). The photovoltaic module (6) is installed on the sound-insulating outer panel (23).

4. The intelligent multifunctional sound barrier system utilizing green energy according to claim 3, characterized in that, The snow melting device (7) is an electric heating cable, which is powered by the photovoltaic module (6).

5. The intelligent multifunctional sound barrier system utilizing green energy according to claim 3, characterized in that, The inspection and sightseeing device (10) includes a top walkway platform (101) and two side guardrails (102). The top walkway platform (101) is made of patterned steel plate or steel grating, and the two side guardrails (102) are made of square tube, round tube or angle steel.

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