Pier anti-collision device with self-power-generation function
By designing a bridge pier protection device that integrates solar energy utilization, impact warning, water flow energy conversion and efficient impact resistance functions, the problems of complex installation, high maintenance costs and low energy utilization efficiency of traditional bridge pier collision resistance devices are solved, and the effects of efficient collision resistance and energy self-sufficiency are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202510018770.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-07
- Publication Date
- 2025-02-28
AI Technical Summary
Traditional bridge pier collision resistance devices have problems such as complex installation, high maintenance costs and low energy utilization efficiency, making it difficult to effectively resist impacts and achieve efficient energy utilization.
Design a bridge pier protection device that integrates solar energy utilization, impact warning, water flow energy conversion and efficient impact resistance functions, including energy harvesting and early warning systems, inner collision resistance structures and outer dynamic collision resistance systems, and realizes self-powering through the conversion of solar energy and water flow energy.
It has achieved efficient collision resistance, significantly reducing the risk of impact damage from bridge piers, improving the safety of bridges, and at the same time achieving energy self-sufficiency and reducing dependence on traditional energy, which is in line with the concept of sustainable development.
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Abstract
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Technical Field
[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of structural disaster prevention and mitigation, and specifically is a bridge pier protection device that integrates solar energy utilization, impact warning, kinetic energy conversion and high-efficiency anti-impact functions, aiming to enhance the anti-impact ability of bridge piers and achieve energy self-sufficiency. Background Art
[0002] As an important transportation infrastructure, the safety of bridges is directly related to the smoothness of transportation and the safety of people's lives and property. As the key load-bearing structure supporting the bridge structure, bridge piers are often faced with the risk of collision caused by ships and other water vehicles due to operational errors or severe weather conditions. Therefore, the research and application of bridge pier anti-collision devices have received extensive attention.
[0003] Traditional anti-collision measures for bridge piers mostly rely on static obstacles, such as anti-collision piers and anti-collision walls, or use energy-absorbing materials to absorb impact energy. These traditional methods usually have problems such as complex installation, high maintenance costs, and low energy efficiency. Existing anti-collision devices for bridge piers have developed rapidly, from traditional static anti-collision structures to intelligent, dynamically adjusted complex systems, gradually improving the anti-collision capabilities and scope of application of bridge piers, such as self-floating steel-clad composite anti-collision devices, bridge active anti-ship collision warning systems, intelligent response systems, integrated warning and anti-collision systems, etc. With the advancement of new materials, intelligent technologies, and energy utilization technologies, anti-collision devices for bridge piers will be more efficient, environmentally friendly, and economical. The development of a new type of anti-collision device for bridge piers that can effectively resist collisions and achieve efficient energy utilization has important practical significance and application value.
[0004] The present invention proposes a bridge pier protection device that integrates solar energy utilization, impact warning, kinetic energy conversion and anti-impact functions. The solar panels, incandescent lamps, alarms and visual sensors on the device realize the functions of providing energy, lighting, alarming and monitoring. The device has the advantages of simple structure, easy installation, easy disassembly, energy saving and environmental protection, etc. It can effectively reduce the damage to the bridge pier when it is hit, and provide support for ensuring the safety of the bridge and extending its service life. Summary of the invention
[0005] The present invention aims to provide a bridge pier anti-collision device with a self-generating function, which can not only effectively disperse and absorb the impact energy and reduce the damage to the bridge pier when it is hit, but also use solar energy and water flow energy for energy conversion, improve the overall energy efficiency, and achieve the purpose of energy saving and environmental protection.
[0006] The technical solution of the present invention:
[0007] A bridge pier anti-collision device with a self-power generation function, comprising an energy collection and early warning system 2, an inner anti-collision structure 3, an energy management system and an outer dynamic anti-collision system 4;
[0008] Energy collection and early warning system 2: A solar panel and an electric energy storage device 1-2 are installed at the bridge pier 1-1 to collect solar energy and convert it into electric energy for storage. At the same time, an incandescent lamp is equipped as a night warning light source, and an alarm and a visual sensor 2-1 are set to monitor the surrounding environment in real time. Once a potential collision risk is detected, an alarm is immediately activated; the energy collection and early warning system 2 also includes a remote monitoring module, which is used to transmit the status information of the energy collection and early warning system 2, the energy management system and the outer dynamic anti-collision system 4 to the remote control center in real time for remote monitoring and management;
[0009] Inner anti-collision structure 3: An inner anti-collision structure 3 consisting of a buffer layer 3-3 sandwiched between two thin steel plates is installed around the pier 1-1; wherein the buffer layer 3-3 is made of a highly elastic material;
[0010] Outer layer dynamic anti-collision system 4: An outer layer dynamic anti-collision system 4 is installed outside the inner layer anti-collision structure 3, and the outer layer dynamic anti-collision system 4 is connected to the inner layer anti-collision structure 3 through a number of fixed frames 4-1, and the outer layer dynamic anti-collision system 4 is symmetrical in structure; the rotating connecting frame 4-2 is mainly composed of a sleeve, a connecting plate, a connecting frame, and a rotating disk 4-20. One end of the connecting plate is connected to the sleeve and the rotating disk 4-20, and the other end is provided with a hole sleeve; the connecting frame is connected to the sleeve, and the rotating disk 4-20 is sleeved on the sleeve; the fixing part connecting shaft 4-7 is rigidly connected to the fixing frame 4-1 and inserted into the hole sleeve of the rotating connecting frame 4-2 to realize the connection between the fixing frame 4-1 and the rotating connecting frame 4-2. When impacted, the fixing part is connected around the fixing part connecting shaft 4-7. The connecting shaft 4-7 rotates; a floating member 4-3 is installed at the bottom of the connecting frame of the rotating connecting frame 4-2, and the floating member is used to ensure the stability of the device in the water; a rotatable buffer 4-4 is installed on the floating member 4-3, and the buffer 4-4 can be driven to rotate by the water flow when there is no collision, so as to convert the kinetic energy of the water into electrical energy for storage; the rotating shafts of the two rotating connecting frames 4-2 are close to each other, and the two are connected by a flexible anti-collision sheet 4-6. When a collision occurs, the flexible anti-collision sheet 4-6 provides elastic buffering to disperse the impact force; a torsion spring 4-5 with pre-torsion is installed on the inner shaft of the sleeve of the rotating connecting frame 4-2; the sleeve of the rotating connecting frame 4-2 is respectively connected with a crank shaft 4-10 and a crank fixing The crank shaft 4-10 is located at the top, and the crank fixing frame 4-11 is located at the bottom. The crank shaft 4-10 and the crank fixing frame 4-11 are provided with guide rail brackets; one end of the crank shaft 4-10 is welded to the top of the sleeve inner shaft fixed to the rotating connection frame 4-2 through a buckle 4-19, and the opening or closing state is controlled by a buckle switch installed at the top of the sleeve inner shaft; the other end of the crank shaft 4-10 is connected to a buckle 4-9, and a slide groove 4-14 is installed on the inner side of the buckle 4-9; a lead sinker 4-8 is installed between the two slide grooves 4-14; one end of the crank fixing frame 4-11 is welded to the rotating disk 4-20 of the rotating connection frame 4-2, and the other end is connected to the rotating shaft 4-15 The rotating shaft 4-15 is connected to the rotating disk 4-16 by a universal hinge, and both ends of the rotating shaft 4-15 are connected to the crank fixing frame 4-11, and pre-torsion springs 4-17 are inserted at both ends of the rotating shaft 4-15; when the front of the pier is hit, the lead weight 4-8 falls along the slide groove 4-14 to toggle the buckle 4-9 and release the pre-torque, and the rotating shaft 4-15 and the spring 4-17 jointly drive the rotating disk 4-16 to rotate, amplifying the impact force and pushing the crank shaft 4-10 to move, thereby toggling the buckle switch 4-18 through the buckle 4-19; at the same time, the torsion spring 4-5 rotates around the rotating disk 4-20, causing the rotating connecting frame to open 4-2, forming an outer blocking structure, thereby effectively dispersing the impact force.
[0011] The beneficial effects of the present invention are that high-efficiency anti-collision is achieved through the synergistic effect of the inner and outer anti-collision structures, the impact energy is effectively dispersed and absorbed, the risk of bridge piers being damaged by impact is significantly reduced, and the safety of the bridge is improved; at the same time, combined with solar energy and water flow energy conversion technology, the device can be self-powered, achieve energy self-sufficiency, reduce dependence on traditional energy, and the clean energy used is environmentally friendly and in line with the concept of sustainable development; in addition, the device design is easy to install and disassemble, which reduces maintenance costs and increases the service life of the device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the bridge pier anti-collision device with self-power generation function of the present invention.
[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of bridge piers, solar panels, and visual sensors.
[0014] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the inner layer anti-collision structure.
[0015] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the dynamic anti-collision system for converting kinetic energy of the outer water layer.
[0016] Figure 5 It is a detailed structural diagram of the rotating connecting frame.
[0017] In the figure: 1-1 bridge pier; 1-2 solar panel and electric energy storage device; 1-3 incandescent lamp and alarm; 2-1 visual sensor; 2 energy collection and early warning system; 3 inner anti-collision structure; 4 energy management system and outer dynamic anti-collision system; 3-1 first thin steel plate; 3-2 second thin steel plate; 3-3 buffer layer; 4-1 fixed frame; 4-2 rotating connecting frame; 4-3 floating member; 4-4 buffer; 4-5 torsion spring; 4-6 flexible anti-collision sheet; 4-7 fixed member connecting shaft; 4-8 lead weight; 4-9 buckle; 4-10 crank shaft; 4-11 crank fixed frame; 4-12 first guide rail bracket; 4-13 second guide rail bracket; 4-14 slide slot; 4-15 rotating shaft; 4-16 rotating disk; 4-17 spring; 4-18 buckle switch; 4-19 rotating shaft; 4-20 connecting member rotating shaft. Specific implementation methods
[0019] The specific implementation of the present invention is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and technical solutions.
[0020] Step 1: Preliminary preparation and material procurement:
[0021] (1) Determine the location, size, and structural characteristics of the bridge piers where the bridge pier anti-collision devices are installed, and assess the impact risks that the bridge piers may suffer, including factors such as the type of impact object, water flow velocity, and impact angle.
[0022] (2) Based on the evaluation results, select the appropriate anti-collision device design and purchase materials and components that meet the requirements, including solar panels, energy storage devices, visual sensors, alarms, thin steel plates, cushion layers, flexible anti-collision sheets, rotating connectors, floating parts, buffers, lead pendant control switches, etc. All materials and components must undergo quality inspection to ensure that they meet the design standards and usage requirements.
[0023] Step 2: Device installation and system connection:
[0024] (1) Select a suitable installation location on the bridge pier, fix the solar panels, and connect the solar panels to the energy storage device to ensure that the electricity can be stably stored and supplied to the system.
[0025] (2) Install visual sensors 2-1 around bridge piers or at appropriate locations to ensure that the water conditions can be fully monitored, connect visual sensors 2-1 to alarms, and set alarm thresholds to ensure that an alarm can be issued in a timely manner when a potential collision risk is detected.
[0026] (3) According to the size and shape of the bridge pier, the thin steel plates and the buffer layer 3-3 are cut and assembled, and the inner layer anti-collision structure 3 is fixed around the bridge pier using high-strength bolts or welding.
[0027] (4) A fixing frame is installed on the periphery of the inner anti-collision structure 3 to ensure that the fixing frame 4-1 is stable and not easy to fall off, and a flexible anti-collision sheet 4-6 is installed on the fixing frame 4-1 to ensure that it can fit tightly to the fixing frame 4-1 and provide elastic buffering.
[0028] (5) Use the torsion spring 4-5 to fix the rotating connecting frame 4-2 on the fixed frame 4-1, and adjust the tension of the torsion spring 4-5 to ensure that the rotating connecting frame 4-2 can rotate flexibly when it is hit.
[0029] (6) Install the floating member 4-3 and the rotatable buffer 4-4 on the rotating connecting frame 4-2 to ensure the stability of the device in water and the efficiency of water flow energy conversion.
[0030] (7) Connect the lead pendant 4-8 control switch to the rotating connecting frame 4-2 to ensure that when the bridge pier is hit, the lead pendant 4-8 control switch can be quickly triggered to drive the rotating connecting frame 4-2 to open and form an outer barrier to disperse the impact force.
[0031] (8) Install an intelligent control unit, connect the solar panels, buffers and energy storage devices, set up energy management strategies, and realize automatic adjustment of energy collection and storage.
[0032] (9) Install a remote monitoring module and connect it to the status information output terminals of the early warning system, energy management system, and anti-collision system to ensure that the device operation status can be monitored in real time and the information can be transmitted to the remote control center.
[0033] Step 3: Functional testing and performance evaluation:
[0034] (1) Perform functional tests on the warning system to ensure that it can issue an alarm in a timely manner when a potential collision risk is detected.
[0035] (2) Perform functional tests on the rotating connecting frame to ensure that it can rotate flexibly when impacted and effectively disperse the impact energy.
[0036] (3) Functional testing of the energy management system to ensure that it can automatically adjust the energy collection efficiency based on current energy demand and weather conditions.
[0037] (4) Use simulated impact equipment to perform performance tests on the inner layer anti-collision structure and the outer layer dynamic anti-collision system to evaluate their energy absorption effect and structural stability under different impact conditions.
[0038] (5) Test the kinetic energy conversion efficiency of water to ensure that the buffer can rotate under the drive of water flow and effectively convert the kinetic energy of water into electrical energy.
[0039] (6) Connect to the remote control center and perform functional tests on the remote monitoring module to ensure that the status information of the early warning system, energy management system, and anti-collision system can be received and displayed in real time, and that abnormal conditions can be fed back and handled in a timely manner.
[0040] Step 4: Maintenance and optimization:
[0041] (1) Regularly inspect the device to ensure that all its components are in good condition and replace or repair worn or damaged parts in a timely manner.
[0042] (2) The remote monitoring module monitors the operating status of the device in real time and handles abnormal situations in a timely manner; based on operating data and actual needs, the energy management strategy and anti-collision strategy are optimized and adjusted.
[0043] (3) Provide training to bridge pier management and maintenance personnel to ensure that they are proficient in the operation and maintenance methods of the equipment and can provide technical support and guidance when problems arise.
[0044] (4) Continuously track the operation of the device, optimize and improve the device design based on actual usage, and ensure its long-term stable operation.
[0045] Through the above specific implementation method, the bridge pier anti-collision device with water kinetic energy conversion function described in the present invention can achieve the goals of collision warning, efficient collision resistance, energy self-sufficiency and easy maintenance, reduce the damage caused by collision to the bridge pier, and has positive significance for ensuring the safety of the bridge and extending its service life.
Claims
1. A bridge pier anti-collision device with self-generating function, characterized in that: The bridge pier anti-collision device comprises an energy collection and early warning system (2), an inner anti-collision structure (3), an energy management system and an outer dynamic anti-collision system (4); Energy collection and early warning system (2): A solar panel and an electric energy storage device (1-2) are installed at the bridge pier (1-1) to collect solar energy and convert it into electric energy for storage. At the same time, an incandescent lamp is provided as a night warning light source, and an alarm and a visual sensor (2-1) are provided to monitor the surrounding environment in real time. Once a potential collision risk is detected, an alarm is immediately activated. The energy collection and early warning system (2) also includes a remote monitoring module, which is used to transmit the status information of the energy collection and early warning system (2), the energy management system and the outer dynamic anti-collision system (4) to a remote control center in real time for remote monitoring and management. Inner anti-collision structure (3): An inner anti-collision structure (3) composed of a buffer layer (3-3) sandwiched between two thin steel plates is installed around the bridge pier (1-1); wherein the buffer layer (3-3) is made of a high elastic material; The outer layer dynamic anti-collision system (4) is installed outside the inner layer anti-collision structure (3). The outer layer dynamic anti-collision system (4) is connected to the inner layer anti-collision structure (3) through a plurality of fixed frames (4-1). The outer layer dynamic anti-collision system (4) is symmetrical in structure. The rotating connecting frame (4-2) is mainly composed of a sleeve, a connecting plate, a connecting frame, and a rotating disk (4-20). One end of the connecting plate is connected to the sleeve and the rotating disk (4-20), and the other end is provided with a hole sleeve. The connecting frame is connected to the sleeve, and the rotating disk (4-20) is sleeved on the sleeve. The fixing member connecting shaft (4-7) is rigidly connected to the fixing frame (4-1) and inserted into the rotating connecting frame. The fixed frame (4-1) and the rotating connecting frame (4-2) are connected in the hole sleeve of the rotating connecting frame (4-2), and rotate around the fixed member connecting shaft (4-7) when impacted; a floating member (4-3) is installed at the bottom of the connecting frame of the rotating connecting frame (4-2), and the floating member is used to ensure the stability of the device in water; a rotatable buffer (4-4) is installed on the floating member (4-3), and the buffer (4-4) can be driven to rotate by water flow when there is no impact, so as to convert the kinetic energy of the water into electrical energy for storage; the rotating axes of the two rotating connecting frames (4-2) are close to each other, and the two are connected by a flexible anti-collision sheet (4-6), and when an impact occurs, the flexible anti-collision sheet (4-6) 4-6) provides elastic buffering to disperse impact force; a torsion spring (4-5) with pre-torsion is installed on the inner shaft of the sleeve of the rotating connecting frame (4-2); the sleeve of the rotating connecting frame (4-2) is respectively connected with a crank shaft (4-10) and a crank fixing frame (4-11), the crank shaft (4-10) is located at the top, and the crank fixing frame (4-11) is located at the bottom, and the crank shaft (4-10) and the crank fixing frame (4-11) are sleeved with a guide rail bracket; one end of the crank shaft (4-10) is welded to the top of the inner shaft of the sleeve fixed to the rotating connecting frame (4-2) through a buckle (4-19), and is switched by a buckle switch installed at the top of the inner shaft of the sleeve. Control the open or closed state; the other end of the crank shaft (4-10) is connected with a buckle (4-9), and a slide groove (4-14) is installed on the inner side of the buckle (4-9); a lead weight (4-8) is installed between the two slide grooves (4-14); one end of the crank fixing frame (4-11) is welded to the rotating disk (4-20) of the rotating connecting frame (4-2), and the other end is connected to the rotating shaft (4-15), the rotating shaft (4-15) is connected to the rotating disk (4-16) by a universal hinge, both ends of the rotating shaft (4-15) are connected to the crank fixing frame (4-11), and pre-torsion springs (4-17) are inserted into both ends of the rotating shaft (4-15);When the front part of the bridge pier is hit, the lead weight (4-8) falls along the slide groove (4-14) to activate the buckle (4-9) and release the pre-torque, and the rotating shaft (4-15) and the spring (4-17) jointly drive the rotating disk (4-16) to rotate, amplifying the impact force and pushing the crank shaft (4-10) to move, thereby activating the buckle switch (4-18) through the buckle (4-19); at the same time, the torsion spring (4-5) rotates around the rotating disk (4-20), causing the rotating connecting frame to open (4-2), forming an outer blocking structure, thereby effectively dispersing the impact force. ;