Self-energy-storage split overhead cable monitoring signal collector

By adopting a combined energy storage solution of lithium batteries and solar panels in overhead line signal collectors, the problem of insufficient battery life of the signal collector is solved, and the ability to monitor and locate long-term signals for a long time is realized.

CN119471192APending Publication Date: 2025-02-18HAINAN MEIYA ELECTRICAL EQUIP DESIGN & INSTALLATION
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Application Number
CN202411594366.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-09
Publication Date
2025-02-18

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Technical Problem

The existing overhead line signal collector has poor battery life, especially when there is no light for a long time, it is impossible to accurately collect signals transmitted in the cable, resulting in difficulty in determining faults and positioning.

Method used

A self-energy storage split overhead cable monitoring signal collector is designed, and lithium batteries are used for solar charging and induction energy storage to ensure long-term battery life.

Benefits of technology

Through the combined use of solar panels and induction coils, the long-term battery life of the signal collector is achieved, ensuring that the signals of overhead cables can be monitored and collected in any environment in a timely manner, and the fault points can be quickly judged and located.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a self-energy-storage split overhead cable monitoring signal collector, which comprises an upper shell, a lower shell, a solar cell panel, a lithium battery, an induction coil, a central processing unit type mainboard and a printed induction antenna, and is characterized in that the upper shell and the lower shell are arranged on the outer side of an overhead cable in a sleeving manner; wherein the induction coil can obtain a current signal in the overhead cable in real time, the current signal is converted into a digital signal, the digital signal is sent out in a message form by the central processing unit type mainboard through the printed induction antenna, and message data can be received through the concentrator near the overhead cable so as to carry out fault positioning analysis. The solar battery on the upper shell can convert solar energy into electric energy and store the electric energy into the lithium battery, meanwhile, self-inductance voltage generated by the induction coil can be used for supplying power to the lithium battery after being processed by the central processing unit type mainboard, and energy is stored through charging in various modes; the cruising ability of the collector can be improved, and long-term signal collection is realized.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of electric power equipment, and in particular to a self-storage energy split overhead cable monitoring signal collector. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous advancement of the power system, the requirements for the safety and stability of the power system are becoming higher and higher. The laying range of the distribution network is getting larger and larger. In addition to underground cables, overhead cables are also included. Overhead lines can avoid occupying ground space and reduce human damage. However, since overhead lines are located in the air, they are difficult to detect and troubleshoot. With the continuous increase in the failure rate in recent years, the larger the laying range of the overhead network, the more difficult it is to find the fault point. Once a fault occurs, it takes a lot of time to explore and inspect. Therefore, the power system often installs a signal collector on the overhead line to collect the signal transmitted in the cable and transmit it wirelessly to achieve remote monitoring. However, the current signal collector has poor battery life and is often powered by solar energy. When there is no light for a long time, it is impossible to accurately collect the signal transmitted in the cable, so it is impossible to quickly determine whether the cable is faulty and locate the fault point. Summary of the invention

[0003] In view of this, the present invention proposes a self-storage split overhead cable monitoring signal collector, in which the lithium battery can be charged by solar energy and store energy by induction to achieve long-term endurance.

[0004] The technical solution of the present invention is achieved in this way:

[0005] A self-storage split overhead cable monitoring signal collector comprises an upper shell, a lower shell, a solar cell panel, a lithium battery, an induction coil, a central processing unit type mainboard and a printed induction antenna, wherein the concave surfaces of the upper shell and the lower shell are arranged opposite to each other and are detachably connected, the solar cell panel is arranged in the upper shell, and its top surface extends to the outer surface of the upper shell, the central processing unit type mainboard and the printed induction antenna are arranged in the upper shell, the lithium battery is arranged in the lower shell, the concave surfaces of the upper shell and the lower shell form a cavity for the overhead cable to pass through, the induction coil is arranged in the upper shell and the lower shell, and is located outside the cavity, and the central processing unit type mainboard is electrically connected to the solar cell panel, the lithium battery, the induction coil and the printed induction antenna respectively.

[0006] Preferably, a card slot is provided on the bottom surface of the upper shell, and a card pin is provided on the top surface of the lower shell, and the card pin is connected to the card slot.

[0007] Preferably, it also includes a male contact and a female contact, the male contact is arranged on the bottom surface of the slot, the female contact is arranged on the top surface of the pin, the pin is connected to the slot to electrically connect the male contact and the female contact, and the induction coil is electrically connected to the male contact and the female contact.

[0008] Preferably, it further comprises a printed flexible circuit board, wherein the printed flexible circuit board is arranged in the upper shell and the lower shell, and the induction coil is electrically connected to the central processing unit type mainboard through the printed flexible circuit board.

[0009] Preferably, it also includes a first semicircular body, a second semicircular body, a strong magnet, a metal block, a clamping mechanism and a position adjustment mechanism, the first semicircular body and the second semicircular body are arranged opposite to each other, and one side of the first semicircular body is hinged to one side of the second semicircular body, the metal block is embedded in the top surface of the unhinged side of the first semicircular body, the strong magnet is embedded in the bottom surface of the unhinged side of the second semicircular body and magnetically attracts the metal block, the clamping mechanism is arranged on the inner circumferential surface of the first semicircular body and the inner circumferential surface of the second semicircular body; the position adjustment mechanism includes a first electric push A rod, a lifting plate, an electric turntable, a rotating plate, a rotating shaft, a telescopic rod and a connecting rod. The top surface of the first semicircular body and the bottom surface of the second semicircular body are provided with a receiving groove. The first electric push rod is arranged in the receiving groove, and its output shaft is connected to the lifting plate. The electric turntable is arranged on the lifting plate, and its rotating surface is connected to the rotating plate. One end of the rotating shaft is connected to the rotating plate, and the other end is connected to one end of the telescopic rod. The other end of the telescopic rod extends to the top of the upper shell and the bottom of the lower shell. The connecting rod is arranged on the upper surface of the upper shell and the lower surface of the lower shell, and is connected to the end of the telescopic rod.

[0010] Preferably, the clamping mechanism includes a second electric push rod and an arc-shaped plate, the second electric push rod is arranged on the inner circumferential surface of the first semicircular ring body and the inner circumferential surface of the second semicircular ring body, its output shaft is connected to the convex surface of the arc-shaped plate, and the concave surfaces of the arc-shaped plate are arranged opposite to each other.

[0011] Preferably, the clamping mechanism further comprises a rubber gasket, and the rubber gasket is arranged on the concave surface of the arc plate.

[0012] Preferably, the telescopic rod includes a hollow tube, a movable rod and a third electric push rod, the rotating shaft is connected to one end of the hollow tube, the third electric push rod is arranged in the hollow tube, one end of the movable rod extends into the hollow tube and is connected to the output shaft of the third electric push rod, and the other end is connected to the connecting rod.

[0013] Preferably, it further comprises a hinge, and the first semicircular ring body is connected to the second semicircular ring body through the hinge.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] ① The upper shell and the lower shell can be set on the outside of the overhead cable. The induction coil can obtain the current signal in the overhead cable in real time, and after converting it into a digital signal, it is sent out in the form of a message by the central processor motherboard through the printed induction antenna, so as to realize the signal monitoring and collection of the overhead cable. When a fault occurs, repair and maintenance can be carried out in time;

[0016] ② A solar panel is set on the top of the upper shell, which can absorb solar energy and charge the lithium battery after conversion. The current flowing through the overhead cable can be induced by the induction coil, and the generated induced current can also charge the lithium battery for energy storage. The lithium battery can power the entire signal collector to improve the battery life of the signal collector and ensure that the overhead cable can be used for long-term signal collection. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only preferred embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0018] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a first embodiment of a self-energy storage split overhead cable monitoring signal collector of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a side structural schematic diagram of a first embodiment of a self-energy storage split overhead cable monitoring signal collector of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of a second embodiment of a self-energy storage split overhead cable monitoring signal collector of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the first semicircular ring body and the second semicircular ring body of the second embodiment of a self-energy storage split overhead cable monitoring signal collector of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of a telescopic rod of a second embodiment of a self-energy storage split overhead cable monitoring signal collector of the present invention;

[0023] In the figure, 1, solar cell panel; 2, upper shell; 3, card slot; 4, card pin; 5, lithium battery; 6, central processing unit type mainboard; 7, printed induction antenna; 8, cavity; 9, male contact; 10, female contact; 11, printed flexible circuit board; 12, induction coil; 13, lower shell; 14, first semicircular ring; 15, second semicircular ring; 16, strong magnet; 17, metal block; 18, first electric push rod; 19, lifting plate; 20, electric turntable; 21, rotating plate; 22, rotating shaft; 23, telescopic rod; 24, connecting rod; 25, accommodating groove; 26, second electric push rod; 27, arc plate; 28, rubber gasket; 29, hollow tube; 30, moving rod; 31, third electric push rod; 32, hinge. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In order to better understand the technical content of the present invention, a specific embodiment is provided below, and the present invention is further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0025] See also Figures 1 to 5 The present invention provides a self-storage split overhead cable monitoring signal collector, comprising an upper shell 2, a lower shell 13, a solar panel 1, a lithium battery 5, an induction coil 12, a central processing unit type mainboard 6 and a printed induction antenna 7, wherein the concave surfaces of the upper shell 2 and the lower shell 13 are arranged opposite to each other and can be detachably connected, the solar panel 1 is arranged in the upper shell 2, and its top surface extends to the outer surface of the upper shell 2, the central processing unit type mainboard 6 and the printed induction antenna 7 are arranged in the upper shell 2, the lithium battery 5 is arranged in the lower shell 13, the concave surfaces of the upper shell 2 and the lower shell 13 form a cavity 8 for the overhead cable to pass through, the induction coil 12 is arranged in the upper shell 2 and the lower shell 13, and is located outside the cavity 8, and the central processing unit type mainboard 6 is electrically connected to the solar panel 1, the lithium battery 5, the induction coil 12 and the printed induction antenna 7 respectively.

[0026] The signal collector of the present invention is used for collecting signals from overhead cables, and includes a split upper shell 2 and a lower shell 13. The upper shell 2 and the lower shell 13 are arc-shaped structures and can be respectively sleeved on the outside of the overhead cable. At the same time, the upper shell 2 and the lower shell 13 are detachably connected and can be fixed on the outside of the overhead cable. Induction coils 12 are arranged in the upper shell 2 and the lower shell 13. The induction coils 12 can obtain the current signal in the overhead cable in real time, and after converting it into a digital signal, the central processing unit-type motherboard 6 sends the digital signal to the outside in the form of a message through the printed induction antenna 7. A concentrator is arranged near the overhead cable. The concentrator can centrally receive the message data sent by the collector and is used to determine whether there is a fault in the overhead cable, so as to quickly locate the fault point and perform repair and maintenance to ensure the normal use of the overhead cable.

[0027] The light-receiving surface of the solar panel 1 inside the upper shell 2 is exposed to the outside of the upper shell 2 and is flush with the surface of the upper shell 2. The solar panel 1 can convert solar energy into electrical energy and charge the lithium battery 5 through the central processing unit type motherboard 6. In addition, the voltage generated by the self-inductance of the induction coil 12 can be processed by the central processing unit type motherboard 6 and also charge the lithium battery 5 for energy storage. That is, the lithium battery 5 has a variety of energy storage methods, which can improve the endurance of the collector and ensure that the collector can collect signals from overhead cables for a long time.

[0028] Preferably, a card slot 3 is provided on the bottom surface of the upper shell 2 , and a card pin 4 is provided on the top surface of the lower shell 13 , and the card pin 4 is connected to the card slot 3 .

[0029] When the upper shell 2 and the lower shell 13 are connected, the pin 4 can be inserted along the side wall of the slot 3, and after sliding the lower shell 13, the upper shell 2 and the lower shell 13 can be aligned. When disassembly is required, it is only necessary to translate the upper shell 2 or the lower shell 13 so that the slot 3 and the pin 4 move relative to each other to achieve disassembly.

[0030] Preferably, it also includes a male contact 9 and a female contact 10, the male contact 9 is arranged on the bottom surface of the slot 3, and the female contact 10 is arranged on the top surface of the pin 4, the pin 4 is connected to the slot 3 so that the male contact 9 is electrically connected to the female contact 10, and the induction coil 12 is electrically connected to the male contact 9 and the female contact 10.

[0031] When the latch 4 moves along the slot 3, the female contact 10 moves to the position of the male contact 9, thereby being electrically connected to the male contact 9. At this time, the induction coil 12 in the upper shell 2 and the induction coil 12 in the lower shell 13 can be connected into a complete coil to generate a self-inductance voltage.

[0032] Preferably, it further comprises a printed flexible circuit board 11 , which is disposed in the upper housing 2 and the lower housing 13 , and the induction coil 12 is electrically connected to the central processing unit mainboard 6 via the printed flexible circuit board 11 .

[0033] The printed flexible circuit board 11 can be used to transmit signals such as the voltage generated by the induction coil 12 to facilitate fault diagnosis and energy storage charging.

[0034] Preferably, it also includes a first semicircular ring 14, a second semicircular ring 15, a strong magnet 16, a metal block 17, a clamping mechanism and a position adjustment mechanism, wherein the first semicircular ring 14 and the second semicircular ring 15 are arranged opposite to each other, and one side of the first semicircular ring 14 is hinged to one side of the second semicircular ring 15, the metal block 17 is embedded in the top surface of the unhinged side of the first semicircular ring 14, the strong magnet 16 is embedded in the bottom surface of the unhinged side of the second semicircular ring 15, and magnetically attracts the metal block 17, and the clamping mechanism is arranged on the inner circumferential surface of the first semicircular ring 14 and the inner circumferential surface of the second semicircular ring 15; the position adjustment mechanism includes a first electric push rod 18, a lifting plate 19, The electric turntable 20, the rotating plate 21, the rotating shaft 22, the telescopic rod 23 and the connecting rod 24, the top surface of the first semicircular body 14 and the bottom surface of the second semicircular body 15 are provided with a receiving groove 25, the first electric push rod 18 is arranged in the receiving groove 25, and its output shaft is connected to the lifting plate 19, the electric turntable 20 is arranged on the lifting plate 19, and its rotating surface is connected to the rotating plate 21, one end of the rotating shaft 22 is connected to the rotating plate 21, and the other end is connected to one end of the telescopic rod 23, the other end of the telescopic rod 23 extends to the top of the upper shell 2 and the bottom of the lower shell 13, the connecting rod 24 is arranged on the upper surface of the upper shell 2 and the lower surface of the lower shell 13, and is connected to the end of the telescopic rod 23.

[0035] The first semicircular body 14 and the second semicircular body 15 are also detachably connected, wherein one side of the first semicircular body 14 and one side of the second semicircular body 15 are hinged, and a metal block 17 and a strong magnet 16 are respectively provided on the non-hinged sides of the first semicircular body 14 and the second semicircular body 15. After opening the first semicircular body 14 and the second semicircular body 15, the overhead cable can be placed in the first semicircular body 14 and the second semicircular body 15, and then the first semicircular body 14 and the second semicircular body 15 are rotated, and the strong magnet 16 can magnetically attract the metal block 17. The first semicircular body 14 and the second semicircular body 15 form a ring shape, which can wrap the overhead cable and can be clamped to the outside of the overhead cable through the clamping mechanism.

[0036] The outer circumferential surfaces of the first semicircular ring body 14 and the second semicircular ring body 15 are both provided with a receiving groove 25, and the first electric push rod 18 provided in the receiving groove 25 can drive the lifting plate 19 to move up and down, wherein the lifting plate 19 in the first semicircular ring body 14 can be raised, and then the upper shell 2 can be driven to move upward by the electric turntable 20, the rotating plate 21, the rotating shaft 22, the telescopic rod 23 and the connecting rod 24, and the lifting plate 19 in the second semicircular ring body 15 can be lowered, and then the lower shell 13 can be driven to move downward by the electric turntable 20, the rotating plate 21, the rotating shaft 22, the telescopic rod 23 and the connecting rod 24, and at the same time, the telescopic rod 23 can drive the upper shell 2 or the lower shell 13 to translate, and when the position needs to be changed, the upper shell 2 or the lower shell 13 can be driven first. The lower shell 13 translates to make the latch 4 leave the slot 3. At this time, the upper shell 2 is misaligned with the lower shell 13. Then the electric turntable 20 can drive the shaft 22 to rotate through the rotating plate 21. The shaft 22 can drive the upper shell 2 or the lower shell 13 to rotate through the telescopic rod 23 and the connecting rod 24, so that the upper shell 2 or the lower shell 13 can be rotated to the other side. Finally, the upper shell 2 and the lower shell 13 are connected by translation and lifting. At this time, the collector has completed the direction change as a whole and can be suitable for different use environments. At the same time, it optimizes lighting and improves signal reception. In addition, turning the direction of the collector can reduce the influence of environmental factors such as wind resistance and rain erosion, thereby extending the service life and reliability of the equipment.

[0037] Preferably, the clamping mechanism includes a second electric push rod 26 and an arc plate 27, the second electric push rod 26 is arranged on the inner circumference of the first semicircular body 14 and the inner circumference of the second semicircular body 15, and its output shaft is connected to the convex surface of the arc plate 27, and the concave surfaces of the arc plate 27 are arranged opposite to each other. The clamping mechanism also includes a rubber gasket 28, and the rubber gasket 28 is arranged on the concave surface of the arc plate 27.

[0038] When the first semicircular ring body 14 and the second semicircular ring body 15 are located outside the overhead cable, the second electric push rod 26 can drive the arc plate 27 to move toward the overhead cable, and finally the rubber gasket 28 will abut against the outside of the overhead cable to fix the first semicircular ring body 14 and the second semicircular ring body 15. The first semicircular ring body 14 and the second semicircular ring body 15 will form an integral structure with the upper shell 2 and the lower shell 13 through the telescopic rod 23, so as to facilitate timely adjustment of the position and orientation of the upper shell 2 and the lower shell 13.

[0039] Preferably, the telescopic rod 23 includes a hollow tube 29, a movable rod 30 and a third electric push rod 31, the rotating shaft 22 is connected to one end of the hollow tube 29, the third electric push rod 31 is arranged in the hollow tube 29, one end of the movable rod 30 extends into the hollow tube 29 and is connected to the output shaft of the third electric push rod 31, and the other end is connected to the connecting rod 24.

[0040] When changing the position of the upper shell 2 and the lower shell 13, first the third electric push rod 31 in the hollow tube 29 will drive the moving rod 30 to move, thereby driving the upper shell 2 or the lower shell 13 to translate through the connecting rod 24, so that the latch 4 is separated from the slot 3, and then the first electric push rod 18 can drive the lifting plate 19 to lift and lower, so that the upper shell 2 or the lower shell 13 leaves the position of the overhead cable, so that the electric turntable 20 can drive the upper shell 2 or the lower shell 13 to rotate through the rotating plate 21, thereby avoiding the overhead cable from hindering the normal rotation of the upper shell 2 or the lower shell 13.

[0041] Preferably, a hinge 32 is further included, and the first semicircular ring body 14 and the second semicircular ring body 15 are connected via the hinge 32 .

[0042] One side of the first semicircular ring body 14 and the second semicircular ring body 15 are hinged by a hinge 32, and can be easily opened and closed, so as to be installed outside the overhead line.

[0043] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A self-storage split overhead cable monitoring signal collector, characterized in that: It includes an upper shell, a lower shell, a solar cell panel, a lithium battery, an induction coil, a central processing unit type mainboard and a printed induction antenna. The concave surfaces of the upper shell and the lower shell are arranged opposite to each other and can be detachably connected. The solar cell panel is arranged in the upper shell, and its top surface extends to the outer surface of the upper shell. The central processing unit type mainboard and the printed induction antenna are arranged in the upper shell, and the lithium battery is arranged in the lower shell. The concave surfaces of the upper shell and the lower shell form a cavity for the overhead cable to pass through. The induction coil is arranged in the upper shell and the lower shell and is located outside the cavity. The central processing unit type mainboard is electrically connected to the solar cell panel, the lithium battery, the induction coil and the printed induction antenna respectively.

2. A self-storage split overhead cable monitoring signal collector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the upper shell is provided with a card slot, and the top surface of the lower shell is provided with a card pin, and the card pin is connected to the card slot.

3. A self-storage split overhead cable monitoring signal collector according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a male contact and a female contact, wherein the male contact is arranged on the bottom surface of the card slot, and the female contact is arranged on the top surface of the card pin. The card pin is connected to the card slot to electrically connect the male contact and the female contact, and the induction coil is electrically connected to the male contact and the female contact.

4. The self-storage split overhead cable monitoring signal collector according to claim 1 is characterized in that: It also includes a printed flexible circuit board, which is arranged in the upper shell and the lower shell, and the induction coil is electrically connected to the central processing unit type mainboard through the printed flexible circuit board.

5. The self-storage split overhead cable monitoring signal collector according to claim 1 is characterized in that: It also includes a first semicircular body, a second semicircular body, a strong magnet, a metal block, a clamping mechanism and a position adjustment mechanism. The first semicircular body and the second semicircular body are arranged opposite to each other, and one side of the first semicircular body is hinged to one side of the second semicircular body. The metal block is embedded in the top surface of the unhinged side of the first semicircular body, and the strong magnet is embedded in the bottom surface of the unhinged side of the second semicircular body to magnetically attract the metal block. The clamping mechanism is arranged on the inner circumferential surface of the first semicircular body and the inner circumferential surface of the second semicircular body. The position adjustment mechanism includes a first electric push rod, A lifting plate, an electric turntable, a rotating plate, a rotating shaft, a telescopic rod and a connecting rod, the top surface of the first semicircular body and the bottom surface of the second semicircular body are provided with a receiving groove, the first electric push rod is arranged in the receiving groove, and its output shaft is connected with the lifting plate, the electric turntable is arranged on the lifting plate, and its rotating surface is connected with the rotating plate, one end of the rotating shaft is connected with the rotating plate, and the other end is connected with one end of the telescopic rod, and the other end of the telescopic rod extends above the upper shell and below the lower shell, the connecting rod is arranged on the upper surface of the upper shell and the lower surface of the lower shell, and is connected with the end of the telescopic rod.

6. A self-storage split overhead cable monitoring signal collector according to claim 5, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism includes a second electric push rod and an arc plate. The second electric push rod is arranged on the inner circumferential surface of the first semicircular ring body and the inner circumferential surface of the second semicircular ring body, and its output shaft is connected to the convex surface of the arc plate. The concave surfaces of the arc plate are arranged opposite to each other.

7. A self-storage split overhead cable monitoring signal collector according to claim 6, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism also includes a rubber gasket, which is arranged on the concave surface of the arc plate.

8. The self-storage split overhead cable monitoring signal collector according to claim 5, characterized in that: The telescopic rod includes a hollow tube, a moving rod and a third electric push rod. The rotating shaft is connected to one end of the hollow tube. The third electric push rod is arranged in the hollow tube. One end of the moving rod extends into the hollow tube and is connected to the output shaft of the third electric push rod, and the other end is connected to the connecting rod.

9. The self-storage split overhead cable monitoring signal collector according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a hinge, and the first semicircular ring body is connected to the second semicircular ring body through the hinge.