Wind power plant area monitoring device based on Internet of Things

By designing an IoT-based wind farm area monitoring device, the position and angle of the camera are adjusted using a pull rope assembly and a power assembly, which solves the safety hazards of high-altitude operations, improves the safety and flexibility of the monitoring system, and extends the equipment life.

CN120969652APending Publication Date: 2025-11-18HUANENG MIANCHI COGENRAION CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202511194398.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-08-25
Publication Date
2025-11-18

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Technical Problem

The existing wind farm monitoring system requires the use of ladders during camera inspection and maintenance, which increases the workload of employees and poses risks of falls and slips, threatening the safety of staff.

Method used

A wind farm area monitoring device based on the Internet of Things was designed. It adopts a pull rope assembly and a power assembly. The position and angle of the camera can be adjusted through a sliding ring and slide rail structure. Combined with the fixation of the bracket and slot, high-altitude operation is avoided.

Benefits of technology

Camera maintenance can be carried out without the need for complicated climbing equipment, which improves safety, enhances the flexibility and stability of the monitoring device, and extends the service life of the equipment.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of wind power plants, and discloses a wind power plant area monitoring device based on Internet of Things, which comprises a camera and a support frame, the outer wall of the support frame is fixedly connected with a second sliding rail, the outer side of the support frame is sleeved with a sliding ring, and the sliding ring is in sliding connection with the second sliding rail. A pull rope assembly for driving the sliding ring to move along the second sliding rail is arranged in the supporting frame, two first sliding rails are fixedly connected to the outer side of the sliding ring, sliding blocks are movably connected to the outer sides of the two first sliding rails, a power assembly for driving the sliding blocks to move is arranged on the sliding ring, and a first connecting rod is fixedly connected to one side of each sliding block; according to the invention, a worker can conveniently overhaul the camera, a multidirectional position adjusting function is realized, and the position of the sliding ring moving to the top end of the support frame can be further fixed through the cooperative use of the clamping frame and the slot.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of wind farm technology, specifically to a wind farm area monitoring device based on the Internet of Things. Background Technology

[0002] In current wind farm area monitoring systems, cameras are key monitoring devices, and their normal operation is of great significance to the safety management of wind farms.

[0003] However, existing surveillance systems have certain safety hazards during camera inspection and maintenance. When it is necessary to maintain or repair cameras at high altitudes, ladders are usually required. This not only increases the workload of employees, but also poses risks of falls and slips, thus threatening the safety of staff. Summary of the Invention

[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides an IoT-based wind farm area monitoring device, primarily designed to solve the problem of requiring ladders for operations. This not only increases the workload of employees but also poses risks of falls and slips from heights, thus threatening the safety of workers.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0008] A wind farm area monitoring device based on the Internet of Things includes a camera and a support frame. A second slide rail is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the support frame. A sliding ring is sleeved on the outer side of the support frame and slidably connected to the second slide rail. A pull rope assembly is provided inside the support frame to drive the sliding ring to move along the second slide rail. Two first slide rails are fixedly connected to the outer side of the sliding ring. A slider is movably connected to the outer side of the two first slide rails. A power component is provided on the sliding ring to drive the slider to move. A first connecting rod is fixedly connected to one side of the slider. A rotating shaft is fixedly connected to one end of the first connecting rod. A second connecting rod is movably connected to the outer side of the rotating shaft, and the top end of the second connecting rod is fixed to the camera. The second connecting rod and the rotating shaft are fixed by a detachable connecting assembly.

[0009] Furthermore, the rope assembly includes a carrier plate, which is fixed inside the support frame by bolts. A first motor is fixedly connected to the bottom of the carrier plate, and a worm gear is movably connected to the upper surface of the carrier plate. One end of the output shaft of the first motor passes through the carrier plate and is fixed to the worm gear. A connecting shaft is movably connected to the inner wall of one side of the support frame. A worm wheel is keyed to the outer side of the connecting shaft and meshes with the worm gear. A take-up roller is fixedly connected to the outer side of the connecting shaft. A rope is wound around the outer side of the take-up roller, and one end of the rope passes through the top of the support frame and is fixed to the sliding ring.

[0010] Based on the aforementioned scheme, a fixed frame is fixedly connected to the top outer wall of the support frame, and a guide roller is movably connected to the fixed frame, with a rope passing around the top of the guide roller.

[0011] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the power assembly includes a geared disc, which is welded to the top of the slider. A support plate is fixedly connected to the top of the sliding ring. A reduction motor is fixedly connected to one side of the support plate, and a gear is movably connected to the other side of the support plate. One end of the output shaft of the reduction motor passes through the support plate and is fixed to the gear. The gear meshes with the teeth on the geared disc.

[0012] Furthermore, the connecting assembly includes two first tooth blocks, which are respectively welded to one end of the rotating shaft. Both ends of the rotating shaft are movably connected to second tooth blocks, and the first tooth blocks mesh with the corresponding second tooth blocks. The tops of the two second tooth blocks are fixedly connected to fixed plates. A bidirectional threaded rod is movably connected to the second connecting rod, and both ends of the bidirectional threaded rod pass through the second connecting rod and are threadedly connected to the fixed plates.

[0013] Based on the aforementioned scheme, a guide rod is movably connected to the fixed plate, and the guide rod is fixed to the fixed plate.

[0014] As a further embodiment of the present invention, an electric push rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the carrier plate, and a card holder is fixedly connected to the extended end of the electric push rod. The sliding ring is provided with a sliding groove and a slot, and the slot is connected to the sliding groove. The protrusion on the card holder is inserted into the slot at the corresponding position.

[0015] Furthermore, a mounting plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support frame, a protective awning is fixedly connected to the top of the support frame, and a wireless communication module is fixedly connected to the bottom of the camera housing, and the wireless communication module is electrically connected to the camera.

[0016] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0017] Compared with existing technologies, the present invention provides a wind farm area monitoring device based on the Internet of Things, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. This invention uses a rope assembly to unwind the rope, allowing the sliding ring to carry the camera down the second slide rail to the desired position. This facilitates camera maintenance by staff, eliminating the need for complex climbing equipment or working at dangerous heights, thus improving the safety of the device.

[0019] 2. This invention has a multi-directional position adjustment function. The power component drives the toothed disc to move the slider along the first slide rail, thereby adjusting the position of the camera. It can also use the connecting component to make the second connecting rod rotate around the rotation axis to further adjust the camera angle, thus improving the flexibility of the monitoring range.

[0020] 3. The present invention uses the cooperation of the card holder and the slot. When the sliding ring moves to the top of the support frame, the protrusion on the card holder inserts into the slot, so that the position of the sliding ring is fixed at this time, which further ensures the stability of the monitoring device during operation and improves the effectiveness of the device.

[0021] 4. The protective eaves in this invention can protect the top of the device, preventing rainwater or impurities from falling directly onto the camera from the top, thus improving the service life of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a wind farm area monitoring device based on the Internet of Things proposed in this invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the first tooth block of a wind farm area monitoring device based on the Internet of Things proposed in this invention.

[0024] Figure 3 This is an enlarged structural diagram of part A of a wind farm area monitoring device based on the Internet of Things proposed in this invention;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional view of a wind farm area monitoring device based on the Internet of Things proposed in this invention.

[0026] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the support frame structure of a wind farm area monitoring device based on the Internet of Things proposed in this invention.

[0027] In the diagram: 1. Protective eaves; 2. Slider; 3. Support frame; 4. Mounting plate; 5. First connecting rod; 6. Camera; 7. Second connecting rod; 8. First toothed block; 9. Second toothed block; 10. Rotating shaft; 11. Wireless communication module; 12. Bidirectional threaded rod; 13. Guide rod; 14. Fixing plate; 15. Gear; 16. Support plate; 17. Rope; 18. Guide roller; 19. Fixing frame; 20. Gear disc; 21. Sliding ring; 22. First slide rail; 23. Second slide rail; 24. Worm gear; 25. Take-up roller; 26. Worm wheel; 27. Connecting shaft; 28. Carrier plate; 29. ​​Electric push rod; 30. Card holder; 31. Slot; 32. Slide groove. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. 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.

[0029] Reference Figures 1-5A wind farm area monitoring device based on the Internet of Things includes a camera 6 and a support frame 3. A second slide rail 23 is bolted to the outer wall of the support frame 3. A sliding ring 21 is sleeved on the outer side of the support frame 3 and slidably connected to the second slide rail 23. The second slide rail 23 guides the sliding ring 21 to prevent it from rotating during movement. Inside the support frame 3 is a pull rope assembly that moves the sliding ring 21 along the second slide rail 23. The pull rope assembly includes a carrier plate 28, which is bolted to the inside of the support frame 3. A first motor is bolted to the bottom of the carrier plate 28. A worm gear 24 is rotatably connected to the upper surface of the carrier plate 28, and one end of the output shaft of the first motor passes through the carrier plate 28 and is fixed to the worm gear 24. A connecting shaft 27 is rotatably connected to one inner wall of the support frame 3, and a worm wheel 26 is keyed to the outer side of the connecting shaft 27. The worm gear 26 meshes with the worm 24. A take-up roller 25 is bolted to the outside of the connecting shaft 27. A rope 17 is wound around the outside of the take-up roller 25. One end of the rope 17 passes through the top of the support frame 3 and is fixed to the sliding ring 21. The first motor drives the worm 24 to rotate. Since the worm 24 meshes with the worm gear 26, the connecting shaft 27 drives the take-up roller 25 to rotate. The take-up roller 25 unwinds the rope 17, thereby driving the sliding ring 21 to move down along the second slide rail 23 to the required position, and thus moving the camera 6 down to the required position for easy maintenance. A fixing frame 19 is bolted to the top outer wall of the support frame 3. A guide roller 18 is rotatably connected to the fixing frame 19, and the rope 17 passes over the top of the guide roller 18. The guide roller 18 can guide the rope 17 to move in the required direction.

[0030] It should be noted that two first slide rails 22 are welded to the outer side of the sliding ring 21, and a slider 2 is slidably connected to the outer side of the two first slide rails 22. The sliding ring 21 is equipped with a power component that drives the slider 2 to move. The power component includes a gear plate 20, which is welded to the top of the slider 2. A support plate 16 is fixed to the top of the sliding ring 21 by bolts. A geared motor is fixed to one side of the support plate 16 by bolts. The geared motor is model RV75-20-Y1.5KW. A gear 15 is rotatably connected to the other side of the support plate 16, and one end of the output shaft of the geared motor passes through the support plate 16 and is fixed to the gear 15. The gear 15 meshes with the teeth on the gear plate 20. The geared motor drives the gear 15 to rotate, thereby causing the gear plate 20 to drive the slider 2 to move along the first slide rail 22, so that the staff can further adjust the position of the camera 6 according to the usage requirements.

[0031] Specifically, a first connecting rod 5 is bolted to one side of the slider 2. A rotating shaft 10 is welded to one end of the first connecting rod 5. A second connecting rod 7 is rotatably connected to the outside of the rotating shaft 10, and the top end of the second connecting rod 7 is fixed to the camera 6. The second connecting rod 7 and the rotating shaft 10 are fixed by a detachable connecting assembly. The connecting assembly includes two first toothed blocks 8, which are respectively welded to one end of the rotating shaft 10. Second toothed blocks 9 are slidably connected to both ends of the rotating shaft 10, and the first toothed blocks 8 mesh with the corresponding second toothed blocks 9. The top of each of the 9 is welded with a fixing plate 14. A bidirectional threaded rod 12 is rotatably connected to the second connecting rod 7, and both ends of the bidirectional threaded rod 12 pass through the second connecting rod 7 and are threadedly connected to the fixing plate 14. When it is necessary to adjust the angle of the camera 6, rotate the bidirectional threaded rod 12 so that the two fixing plates 14 drive the second tooth block 9 connected to them to move outward along the rotation axis 10 respectively. Then, rotate the second connecting rod 7 around the rotation axis 10 to adjust the angle of the camera 6. After the adjustment is completed, reverse the bidirectional threaded rod 12 so that the second tooth block 9 and the first tooth block 8 can be re-engaged.

[0032] In this invention, a guide rod 13 is slidably connected to the fixed plate 14, and the guide rod 13 is fixed to the fixed plate 14. The guide rod 13 guides the sliding of the fixed plate 14. An electric push rod 29 is fixed to the bottom of the carrier plate 28 by bolts. A bracket 30 is fixed to the extended end of the electric push rod 29 by bolts. A sliding ring 21 has a sliding groove 32 and a slot 31, and the slot 31 is connected to the sliding groove 32. The protrusion on the bracket 30 is inserted into the corresponding slot 31. When the sliding ring 21 moves along the second slide rail 23 to the top of the support frame 3, the position of the bracket 30 corresponds to the position of the sliding groove 32, and the electric push rod 29 is activated. When the electric push rod 29 extends, the card holder 30 enters the slide groove 32, and at the same time, the protrusion on the card holder 30 is inserted into the slot 31, thereby fixing the position of the sliding ring 21. The bottom end of the support frame 3 is fixed with a mounting plate 4 by bolts. The mounting plate 4 is used to fix the support frame 3 in the required position. The top end of the support frame 3 is fixed with a protective eave 1 by bolts. The protective eave 1 can protect the top of the device. The bottom of the camera 6 housing is fixed with a wireless communication module 11, and the wireless communication module 11 is electrically connected to the camera 6. The camera 6 transmits the monitoring image to the external device through the wireless communication module 11 to realize the monitoring function of the wind farm area.

[0033] Working principle of this embodiment: When camera 6 needs to be inspected:

[0034] The first motor is started, which drives the worm 24 to rotate. Since the worm 24 meshes with the worm wheel 26, the connecting shaft 27 drives the take-up roller 25 to rotate. The take-up roller 25 unwinds the rope 17, thereby driving the sliding ring 21 to move down along the second slide rail 23 to the required position, and thus moving the camera 6 down to the required position for easy maintenance by the staff.

[0035] When the position of camera 6 needs to be adjusted:

[0036] Start the reduction motor, which drives the gear 15 to rotate, thereby causing the gear plate 20 to move the slider 2 along the first slide rail 22, so that the staff can adjust the position of the camera 6 according to the usage requirements.

[0037] When the angle of camera 6 needs to be adjusted, rotate the bidirectional threaded rod 12 so that the two fixed plates 14 drive the second toothed blocks 9 connected to them to move outward along the rotating shaft 10 respectively. Then rotate the second connecting rod 7 around the rotating shaft 10 to adjust the angle of camera 6. After the adjustment is completed, reverse the bidirectional threaded rod 12 so that the second toothed block 9 and the first toothed block 8 can be re-engaged.

[0038] When the sliding ring 21 moves along the second slide rail 23 to the top of the support frame 3, the position of the card holder 30 corresponds to that of the slide groove 32. When the electric push rod 29 is activated and the electric push rod 29 extends, the card holder 30 enters the slide groove 32. At the same time, the protrusion on the card holder 30 is inserted into the slot 31, thereby fixing the position of the sliding ring 21.

[0039] It should be noted that the geared motor in this application is prior art, consisting of a motor part, a reducer part, auxiliary components and an output shaft, etc. Those skilled in the art can set it according to actual needs, which will not be elaborated here.

[0040] All electrical components mentioned in this article are connected to an external main controller and 220V AC mains power, and the main controller can be a conventional known device such as a computer that can control it.

[0041] In the description herein, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, mechanical connections, electrical connections, or direct connections. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0042] In the description herein, it should be noted that the terms “comprising,” “including,” or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0043] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A wind farm area monitoring device based on the Internet of Things, comprising a camera (6) and a support frame (3), characterized in that, The outer wall of the support frame (3) is fixedly connected to a second slide rail (23). A sliding ring (21) is sleeved on the outer side of the support frame (3), and the sliding ring (21) is slidably connected to the second slide rail (23). The inside of the support frame (3) is provided with a pull rope assembly that drives the sliding ring (21) to move along the second slide rail (23). Two first slide rails (22) are fixedly connected to the outer side of the sliding ring (21). A slider (2) is movably connected to the outer side of the two first slide rails (22). A power assembly that drives the slider (2) to move is provided on the sliding ring (21). A first connecting rod (5) is fixedly connected to one side of the slider (2). A rotating shaft (10) is fixedly connected to one end of the first connecting rod (5). A second connecting rod (7) is movably connected to the outer side of the rotating shaft (10), and the top end of the second connecting rod (7) is fixed to the camera (6). The second connecting rod (7) and the rotating shaft (10) are fixed by a detachable connecting assembly.

2. The wind farm area monitoring device based on the Internet of Things according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rope assembly includes a carrier plate (28), which is fixed inside the support frame (3) by bolts. A first motor is fixedly connected to the bottom of the carrier plate (28). A worm gear (24) is movably connected to the upper surface of the carrier plate (28), and one end of the output shaft of the first motor passes through the carrier plate (28) and is fixed to the worm gear (24). A connecting shaft (27) is movably connected to the inner wall of one side of the support frame (3). A worm wheel (26) is keyed to the outer side of the connecting shaft (27), and the worm wheel (26) meshes with the worm gear (24). A take-up roller (25) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the connecting shaft (27). A rope (17) is wound around the outer side of the take-up roller (25). One end of the rope (17) passes through the top of the support frame (3) and is fixed to the sliding ring (21).

3. A wind farm area monitoring device based on the Internet of Things according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top outer wall of the support frame (3) is fixedly connected to a fixed frame (19), and a guide roller (18) is movably connected to the fixed frame (19), with a rope (17) passing over the top of the guide roller (18).

4. The wind farm area monitoring device based on the Internet of Things according to claim 1, characterized in that, The power assembly includes a gear disk (20), which is welded to the top of the slider (2). A support plate (16) is fixedly connected to the top of the sliding ring (21). A geared motor is fixedly connected to one side of the support plate (16), and a gear (15) is movably connected to the other side of the support plate (16). One end of the output shaft of the geared motor passes through the support plate (16) and is fixed to the gear (15). The gear (15) meshes with the teeth on the gear disk (20).

5. A wind farm area monitoring device based on the Internet of Things according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting assembly includes two first tooth blocks (8), which are respectively welded to one end of the rotating shaft (10). Both ends of the rotating shaft (10) are movably connected to second tooth blocks (9), and the first tooth blocks (8) mesh with the corresponding second tooth blocks (9). The tops of the two second tooth blocks (9) are fixedly connected to a fixing plate (14). A bidirectional threaded rod (12) is movably connected to the second connecting rod (7), and both ends of the bidirectional threaded rod (12) pass through the second connecting rod (7) and are threadedly connected to the fixing plate (14).

6. A wind farm area monitoring device based on the Internet of Things according to claim 5, characterized in that, A guide rod (13) is movably connected to the fixed plate (14), and the guide rod (13) is fixed to the fixed plate (14).

7. A wind farm area monitoring device based on the Internet of Things according to claim 3, characterized in that, An electric push rod (29) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the carrier plate (28). A card holder (30) is fixedly connected to the extended end of the electric push rod (29). A sliding groove (32) and a slot (31) are provided on the sliding ring (21), and the slot (31) is connected to the sliding groove (32). The protrusion on the card holder (30) is inserted into the slot (31) at the corresponding position.

8. A wind farm area monitoring device based on the Internet of Things according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom end of the support frame (3) is fixedly connected to the mounting plate (4), the top end of the support frame (3) is fixedly connected to the protective eaves (1), the bottom of the camera (6) housing is fixedly connected to the wireless communication module (11), and the wireless communication module (11) is electrically connected to the camera (6).