Substation inspection auxiliary tool

By integrating infrared thermal imager, visible camera and data analysis module in substation inspection auxiliary tools, and using image recognition technology to monitor substation equipment in real time, the problem of inefficient inspection in the existing technology is solved, and the abnormal status of the equipment is achieved in a timely manner Discovery and reminder have improved inspection efficiency and equipment safety.

CN119205635APending Publication Date: 2024-12-27SANMENXIA POWER SUPPLY COMPANY OF STATE GRID HENAN ELECTRIC POWER
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Application Number
CN202411192548.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-28
Publication Date
2024-12-27

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Technical Problem

The existing technology cannot effectively assist inspectors in discovering defects and hidden dangers of substation equipment, resulting in low work efficiency, relying on the experience of professionals, and it is difficult to detect abnormal states in a timely manner.

Method used

A substation patrol auxiliary tool was designed, combining infrared thermal imager, visible light camera, data analysis module and backend server to collect and compare image information at the inspection site in real time through image recognition technology, detect abnormal states in a timely manner, and use speakers and pickups. Remind operation and maintenance personnel to improve inspection efficiency.

Benefits of technology

Real-time monitoring of substation equipment and timely detection of abnormal states is realized, and operation and maintenance personnel are reminded to pay attention, improve inspection efficiency, and ensure the safe and reliable operation of the equipment.

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Abstract

The invention provides a transformer substation inspection auxiliary tool, which comprises a transformer substation inspection device and a background server, and is characterized in that the transformer substation inspection device is in wireless communication connection with the background server; the substation inspection device comprises a control module and a power supply module, the control module is connected with a thermal infrared imager and a visible light camera, and the thermal infrared imager is used for collecting real-time thermal imaging image information of substation equipment on an inspection site. The visible light camera is used for collecting real-time visible light image information of patrol field substation equipment, the power supply module is used for supplying power to the substation patrol device, and the power supply module is connected with a storage battery; the background server is connected with a data storage module and a data analysis module; the method can assist inspectors in discovering defects and hidden dangers, and improves the inspection efficiency.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of substation inspection, and in particular relates to a substation inspection auxiliary tool. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, the number of substation equipment in State Grid Corporation has increased rapidly, while the number of frontline staff has decreased year by year, and the work pressure of frontline substation professional teams has increased year by year. However, some highly professional, repetitive and easy-to-omit inspection work consumes a lot of work energy of professionals and is extremely dependent on the work experience of staff, resulting in low work efficiency.

[0003] In the prior art, a Chinese utility model patent document with authorization announcement number CN220876060U discloses a substation patrol and maintenance auxiliary device, wherein a lighting assembly is detachably provided on the front side of a cap body, and the lighting assembly is used to provide light during the patrol process; a Chinese utility model patent document with authorization announcement number CN215455735U discloses a substation patrol and maintenance auxiliary device, which has a camera and a lighting lamp, and can facilitate patrol personnel to take pictures, and at the same time facilitate patrols in poorly lit areas; in the above two prior arts, they cannot assist patrol personnel in discovering defects and hidden dangers, and have little effect on improving patrol efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to design a substation inspection auxiliary tool that can assist inspectors in discovering defects and hidden dangers and improve inspection efficiency to solve the current technical problems. Summary of the invention

[0005] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the present invention provides a substation inspection auxiliary tool that can assist inspection personnel in discovering defects and hidden dangers and improve inspection efficiency.

[0006] The technical solution of the present invention is: a substation patrol auxiliary tool, comprising: a substation patrol device and a background server, wherein the substation patrol device is wirelessly connected to the background server; the substation patrol device comprises a control module and a power supply module, wherein the control module is connected with an infrared thermal imager and a visible light camera, wherein the infrared thermal imager is used to collect real-time thermal imaging image information of substation equipment at the patrol site, wherein the visible light camera is used to collect real-time visible light image information of substation equipment at the patrol site, wherein the power supply module is used to supply power to the substation patrol device, wherein a battery is connected to the power supply module; wherein a data storage module and a data analysis module are connected to the background server; wherein the database storage module stores image information of the normal operating state of substation equipment at the patrol site, wherein the data analysis module is used to compare the collected real-time visible light image information of substation equipment at the patrol site with the image information of its normal operating state, and timely discover abnormal state; wherein the data analysis module analyzes the collected thermal imaging image information, and can timely discover when temperature abnormality occurs; wherein the control module is connected with a communication module, wherein the communication module is wirelessly connected with the background service.

[0007] The control module is connected to a video acquisition and processing module, and the infrared thermal imager and the visible light camera are both connected to the video acquisition and processing module.

[0008] The control module is connected with a loudspeaker and a pickup.

[0009] The speaker is connected with a sound amplifying module, and the sound amplifying module is connected with the control module; the pickup is connected with a sound processing module, and the sound processing module is connected with the control module.

[0010] The control module is connected with a positioning module, and the positioning module is used to send real-time positioning data to the control module.

[0011] The control module is connected with a rescue module, and the rescue module has a rescue button and a cancel button, and both the rescue button and the cancel button are connected with the control module.

[0012] The substation inspection device comprises an inspection device body, the infrared thermal imager, the visible light camera, the loudspeaker and the microphone are arranged on the front side of the inspection device body, and the emergency button and the cancel button are respectively arranged at two ends of the shell.

[0013] A cushion block is fixedly arranged on the rear side of the shell, and rope buckles are fixedly arranged on both ends of the rear side of the shell.

[0014] The control module is connected to a fall detection module, the fall detection module has a fall data processing module, and the fall data processing module is connected to an air pressure altitude sensor and an acceleration sensor.

[0015] The background server is connected with a distribution terminal, and the distribution terminal is connected with a patrol plan module.

[0016] Beneficial effects of the present invention: The present invention utilizes image recognition technology to store the normal operating status image information of the patrol site substation equipment and the temperature warning value of the substation equipment in advance in a database storage module. During the inspection process, the real-time visible light image information of the patrol site substation equipment is collected by a visible light camera, and the substation patrol device sends the collected real-time visible light image information of the patrol site substation equipment to a background server. The data analysis module is used to compare the collected real-time visible light image information of the patrol site substation equipment with the image information of its normal operating status, so as to timely discover abnormal conditions, remind operation and maintenance personnel to pay special attention, timely discover equipment defects and hidden dangers, and improve patrol efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 This is a principle block diagram of the substation inspection auxiliary tool in the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the substation patrol device in the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 This is the second structural schematic diagram of the substation patrol device in the present invention.

[0020] Figure 4 It is a principle block diagram of the fall detection module in the present invention.

[0021] Figure 5 It is a principle block diagram of the rescue module in the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] Various exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The description of the exemplary embodiments is merely illustrative and is not intended to be any limitation on the present invention and its application or use. The present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. These embodiments are provided to make the present invention thorough and complete and to fully express the scope of the present invention to those skilled in the art. It should be noted that unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement of the parts and steps, the composition of the materials, the numerical expressions and the numerical values ​​set forth in these embodiments should be interpreted as being merely exemplary and not as limitations.

[0023] The words "first", "second" and similar words used in the present invention do not indicate any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different parts. The words "include" or "comprise" and similar words mean that the elements before the word include the elements listed after the word, and do not exclude the possibility of including other elements. "Up", "down", "left", "right" and the like are only used to indicate relative positional relationships. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0024] like Figure 1As shown, the substation patrol auxiliary tool includes: a substation patrol device 1 and a backend server 2, and the substation patrol device 1 and the backend server 2 are wirelessly connected; the substation patrol device 1 includes a control module 11 and a power supply module 17, and the control module 11 is connected with an infrared thermal imager 192 and a visible light camera 191, the infrared thermal imager 192 is used to collect real-time thermal imaging image information of the substation equipment on the patrol site, and the visible light camera 191 is used to collect real-time visible light image information of the substation equipment on the patrol site, and the power supply module 17 is used to supply power to the substation patrol device 1, and the power supply module 17 is connected to the control module 11. A storage battery 171 is connected; a data storage module 3 and a data analysis module 4 are connected to the background server 2; the database storage module 3 stores image information of the normal operating status of the patrol site substation equipment, and the data analysis module 4 is used to compare the real-time visible light image information of the patrol site substation equipment with the image information of its normal operating status, and timely discover abnormal conditions; the data analysis module 4 analyzes the collected thermal imaging image information and can timely discover temperature abnormalities; the control module 11 is connected to a communication module 12, and the communication module 12 is wirelessly connected to the background service 2; in this embodiment, the image recognition technology is used to store the normal operating status image information of the patrol site substation equipment and the temperature warning value of the substation equipment in advance in the database storage module 3, and during the inspection process, the real-time visible light image information of the patrol site substation equipment is collected by the visible light camera 191, and the substation patrol device 1 sends the collected real-time visible light image information of the patrol site substation equipment to the background server 2, and the data analysis module 4 is used to compare the collected real-time visible light image information of the patrol site substation equipment with the image information of its normal operating status, and timely When abnormal conditions are found, the operation and maintenance personnel are reminded to pay special attention, and equipment defects and hidden dangers are discovered in time to improve the inspection efficiency; the normal operating status of the substation equipment on site during the inspection includes the opening and closing positions of the switch knife, the verticality of the connecting rod, the relay protection setting list, the status of the relay protection and stabilization device pressure plate, the secondary equipment status indicator, the operating status of the AC and DC air switch, the equipment fault alarm indication information, the temperature of the main transformer, knife switch, current transformer and equipment wiring connection, the insulator, lightning arrester, SF6 density relay, main transformer gas relay, oil level gauge, respirator operating status, circuit breaker energy storage status state, etc.; specifically, the communication module 12 is a 4G or 5G communication module.

[0025] In some embodiments, a video acquisition and processing module 19 is connected to the control module 11, and the infrared thermal imager 192 and the visible light camera 191 are both connected to the video acquisition and processing module 19. The video acquisition and processing module 19 sends the encoded video data to the control module 11, and then the control module 11 transmits the video data to the background server 2 through the communication module 12.

[0026] In some embodiments, the control module 11 is connected to a speaker 141 and a microphone 151, wherein the speaker 141 can broadcast work suggestions and reminders to patrol personnel, remind operation and maintenance personnel of patrol time, remind patrol personnel to increase the patrol frequency of certain equipment prone to failure, and promptly discover equipment-related hidden dangers; the microphone 151 is used to collect audio data at the patrol site.

[0027] In some embodiments, the speaker 141 is connected to a sound amplification module 14, which is connected to the control module 11. The sound amplification module 14 is used to amplify the sound signal and transmit the amplified sound signal to the speaker 141; the microphone 151 is connected to a sound processing module 15, which is connected to the control module 11.

[0028] In some embodiments, a positioning module 13 is connected to the control module 11, and the positioning module 13 is used to send real-time positioning data to the control module 11. The data storage module 3 pre-stores the location data of the dangerous area inside the substation. By monitoring the real-time positioning data of the substation patrol device 1, when it enters the dangerous area, a sound signal is sent to the patrol personnel through the speaker 141 to remind the patrol personnel to stay away from the dangerous area and ensure the safety of the patrol personnel.

[0029] In some embodiments, Figure 1 and 5 As shown, the control module 11 is connected to a rescue module 18, and the rescue module 18 can call for help from external relevant personnel when the patrol personnel encounter an emergency or unexpected situation; specifically, the rescue module 18 has a call for help button 181 and a cancel button 182, and the call for help button 181 and the cancel button 182 are both connected to the control module 11. When the patrol personnel encounter an emergency or unexpected situation, they press the call for help button 181. After receiving the trigger signal of the call for help button 181, the control module 11 sends a rescue signal and the location information collected by the positioning module 13 to the background server 2, reminding the relevant rescue personnel to arrive at the scene in time for rescue; wherein the cancel button 182 is pressed after the call for help button 181 is accidentally touched, so as to cancel the rescue call and avoid wasting rescue resources due to errors.

[0030] In some embodiments, Figure 2 and 3 As shown, the substation patrol device 1 has a patrol device body 5, and the front side of the patrol device body 5 is provided with an infrared thermal imager 192, a visible light camera 191, a speaker 141 and a microphone 151, which are convenient for collecting infrared image data, visible light image data and collecting and receiving sound data. A call button 181 and a cancel button 182 are respectively arranged at both ends of the shell, which are convenient for pressing to trigger.

[0031] In some embodiments, a pad 52 is fixedly provided on the rear side of the shell 51, and rope buckles 53 are fixedly provided at both ends of the rear side of the shell 51. The rope buckles 53 can be used to connect straps to facilitate the shell 51 to be tied and fixed to a safety helmet or the chest of the patrol personnel; wherein the pad 52 is made of silicone or rubber material, and has an arc-shaped surface on the side facing away from the shell 51, which can increase the contact area between the pad 52 and the safety helmet, enhance the stability of being tied to the safety helmet, and at the same time improve the comfort of wearing it on the chest.

[0032] In some embodiments, Figure 4 As shown, the control module 11 is connected to a fall detection module 16, which can identify the fall of the patrol personnel. After the patrol personnel fall, the physiological state of the patrol personnel is inquired through the speaker 141 and the microphone 151, so that it can be discovered in time when an emergency occurs to ensure the personal safety of the patrol personnel; the fall detection module 16 has a fall data processing module 161, and the fall data processing module 161 is connected to a barometric altitude sensor 162 and an acceleration sensor 163, wherein the acceleration sensor 163 detects the acceleration of the patrol personnel, and the barometric altitude sensor 162 is used to detect the height change. The fall data processing module 161 is internally provided with an acceleration upper limit value and a height change upper limit value. When any of the real-time acceleration value detected by the acceleration sensor 163 and the height change upper limit value detected by the pressure altitude sensor 162 reaches the set upper limit value, a fall signal is generated to the control module 11.

[0033] In some embodiments, the background server 2 is connected to a distribution terminal 6, and the distribution terminal 6 is connected to a patrol plan module 5. The patrol plan data can be entered into the patrol plan module 5 in advance through the distribution terminal 6. The patrol plan module 5 sends the patrol-related data to the distribution terminal 6 according to the patrol plan time to remind the operator of the distribution terminal 6 to arrange the patrol plan on time. According to the plan, the patrol-related data is sent to the substation patrol device 1 through the background server 2 through the distribution terminal 6; wherein the patrol-related data includes voice broadcast data of patrol routes and patrol items of patrol points. When the patrol personnel wear the substation patrol device 1 for patrol, by collecting the positioning information of the substation patrol device 1, when the patrol personnel arrive at the target patrol point, the speaker 141 starts broadcasting the patrol items to remind the patrol personnel to avoid omissions. At the same time, after the patrol of the patrol point is completed, the next patrol point is broadcast to remind the patrol personnel to go to the next patrol point for patrol.

[0034] So far, various embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail. In order to avoid obscuring the concept of the present invention, some details known in the art are not described. Based on the above description, those skilled in the art can fully understand how to implement the technical solution disclosed here.

[0035] The above-mentioned embodiments only express some implementation methods of the present invention, and the description thereof is relatively specific and detailed, but it cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this field, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present invention, which all belong to the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent of the present invention shall be based on the attached claims.

Claims

1. A substation inspection auxiliary tool, characterized in that: include: A substation inspection device and a backend server, wherein the substation inspection device and the backend server are connected by wireless communication; The substation patrol device comprises a control module and a power supply module. The control module is connected to an infrared thermal imager and a visible light camera. The infrared thermal imager is used to collect real-time thermal imaging image information of the substation equipment on the patrol site. The visible light camera is used to collect real-time visible light image information of the substation equipment on the patrol site. The power supply module is used to supply power to the substation patrol device. The power supply module is connected to a battery. The backend server is connected to a data storage module and a data analysis module; The database storage module stores image information of the normal operating status of the patrol site substation equipment, and the data analysis module is used to compare the collected real-time visible light image information of the patrol site substation equipment with the image information of its normal operating status to timely discover abnormal conditions; The data analysis module analyzes the collected thermal imaging image information and can promptly detect temperature anomalies when they occur; The control module is connected with a communication module, and the communication module is connected with the background service via wireless communication.

2. The substation inspection auxiliary tool according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The control module is connected to a video acquisition and processing module, and the infrared thermal imager and the visible light camera are both connected to the video acquisition and processing module.

3. The substation inspection auxiliary tool according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The control module is connected with a loudspeaker and a pickup.

4. The substation inspection auxiliary tool according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The speaker is connected with a sound amplifying module, and the sound amplifying module is connected with the control module; the pickup is connected with a sound processing module, and the sound processing module is connected with the control module.

5. The substation inspection auxiliary tool according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The control module is connected with a positioning module, and the positioning module is used to send real-time positioning data to the control module.

6. The substation inspection auxiliary tool according to claim 5, characterized in that: The control module is connected with a rescue module, and the rescue module has a rescue button and a cancel button, and the rescue button and the cancel button are both connected with the control module.

7. The substation inspection auxiliary tool according to claim 6, characterized in that: The substation inspection device comprises an inspection device body, the infrared thermal imager, the visible light camera, the loudspeaker and the microphone are arranged on the front side of the inspection device body, and the emergency button and the cancel button are respectively arranged at two ends of the shell.

8. The substation inspection auxiliary tool according to claim 7, characterized in that: A cushion block is fixedly arranged on the rear side of the shell, and rope buckles are fixedly arranged on both ends of the rear side of the shell.

9. The substation inspection auxiliary tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control module is connected to a fall detection module, the fall detection module has a fall data processing module, and the fall data processing module is connected to an air pressure altitude sensor and an acceleration sensor.

10. The substation inspection auxiliary tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The background server is connected with a distribution terminal, and the distribution terminal is connected with a patrol plan module.

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