Intelligent alarm method and system for grounding wire device

By installing a pressure sensor and Bluetooth communication on the grounding wire, the contact status and operation sequence of the grounding wire are monitored, which solves the problem of unstable signal in the existing technology, realizes local real-time alarm and sequence monitoring of the grounding wire, reduces the risk of electric shock accidents, and improves the safety of power operations.

CN121545284APending Publication Date: 2026-02-17STATE GRID HENAN ELECTRIC POWER CORP MAINTENANCE CO
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Application Number
CN202511714635.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2025-11-21
Publication Date
2026-02-17

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Technical Problem

Existing grounding wire monitoring systems suffer from poor signal stability in environments with strong electromagnetic interference, such as substations, lack local real-time alarms, and cannot effectively monitor the contact status and operation sequence of grounding wires, resulting in a high risk of electric shock accidents.

Method used

Pressure sensors are installed at the grounding end and the connection end of the grounding wire to collect pressure data and determine the status. The installation and disassembly sequence is monitored, and alarm signals are triggered to ensure the correct operating sequence. Distributed pressure sensing and Bluetooth communication are used to achieve local real-time monitoring.

Benefits of technology

It reduces the risk of human error, improves the safety of power operations, and enables reliable alarm and sequential monitoring in environments with strong electromagnetic interference, thus ensuring the safety of operators.

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Abstract

The invention discloses an intelligent alarm method for a grounding wire device, and belongs to the technical field of electric power safety operation, and the method comprises the following steps: S1, collecting the pressure data of a grounding end of a grounding wire and the pressure data of a hanging end; s2, transmitting the pressure data of the grounding end and the pressure data of the hooking end to a data summarization module; s3, after the data summarization module receives the pressure data, state judgment is carried out, and whether the contact pressure of the grounding end and the hooking end is abnormal or not is judged; s4, the data summarization module monitors the assembly and disassembly sequence of the grounding wire, performs logic judgment based on the position states of the grounding end and the hooking end, and confirms whether to operate according to a preset sequence or not; and S5, when the pressure data is abnormal or the assembly and disassembly sequence is wrong, an alarm signal is triggered. According to the invention, the automatic monitoring of the program is realized, the passive compliance with regulations depending on personnel is converted into the active real-time monitoring and forced alarm of the system, the risk of human errors is greatly reduced, and the safety of electric power operation is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of power safety operation technology, specifically relating to an intelligent alarm method and system for grounding wire devices in substations, power distribution lines and other similar applications. Background Technology

[0002] In power system maintenance, installing grounding wires is a crucial technical measure to protect the lives of workers and prevent electric shock accidents caused by sudden power surges. The correct installation and removal of grounding wires is paramount and must follow a strict operating sequence: during installation, connect the grounding end first, then connect the conductor end (i.e., the connecting end); during removal, the sequence is reversed: remove the conductor end first, then remove the grounding end. Any incorrect sequence, poor contact, omission, or accidental removal can lead to serious electric shock accidents. Currently, some technologies attempt to monitor the status of grounding wires, such as Bluetooth or WiFi-based monitoring systems that upload grounding wire data to a backend management system, requiring cloud services and a management host. However, these technical solutions have significant drawbacks: firstly, they typically rely on wireless network infrastructure covering the work area, resulting in high investment costs and poor signal stability in environments with strong electromagnetic interference, such as substations; secondly, existing solutions primarily focus on remote monitoring, lacking local, real-time audible and visual alarms, failing to alert operators on-site immediately; and no solution effectively integrates pressure monitoring and operational sequence logic, failing to completely eliminate safety hazards caused by poor contact and incorrect sequence. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a grounding wire monitoring solution that is low-cost, highly reliable, capable of local alarm, and can intelligently determine the installation / removal sequence and contact status. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide an intelligent alarm method and system for grounding wire devices in substations, power distribution lines and other applications. By collecting pressure data from the grounding end and the connection end of the grounding wire, the system determines whether the contact is good. By controlling the connection sequence of the grounding wire, it avoids electric shock accidents caused by accidental disconnection, missed disconnection, incorrect disconnection sequence, or poor contact, thus ensuring the safety of power workers and solving the technical problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] The objective of this invention is achieved as follows: an intelligent alarm method for a grounding wire device, comprising the following steps: S1, collecting pressure data at the grounding end and the connection end of the grounding wire; S2, transmitting the pressure data at the grounding end and the connection end to a data aggregation module; S3, after receiving the pressure data, the data aggregation module performs a status judgment to determine whether the contact pressure between the grounding end and the connection end is abnormal; S4, the data aggregation module monitors the installation and removal sequence of the grounding wire, performs logical judgment based on the positional status of the grounding end and the connection end, and confirms whether the operation is performed in a preset order; the preset order is: during installation, the grounding end is installed first, followed by the connection end; during removal, the connection end is installed first, followed by the grounding end; S5, when the pressure data is abnormal or the installation and removal sequence is incorrect, an alarm signal is triggered. By monitoring the direct physical quantity of "pressure," the reliability of the "electrical connection" is indirectly determined, and the "sequence" of the operation process is converted into a "state sequence" that can be recognized by the logic circuit for monitoring. Complex safety rules (good contact, correct sequence) are transformed into a measurable and verifiable data model. During implementation, when operators use the grounding wire, the system automatically executes a cyclical check of "data acquisition (S1), data transmission (S2), status judgment (S3), and sequence monitoring (S4)." If an abnormality is detected in step S3 or S4, an alarm is immediately triggered (S5), interrupting the unsafe operation. The system abstracts the "process knowledge" of operating procedures (grounding before connecting the wire, disconnecting the wire before disconnecting the ground), which relies on human experience, into "logical judgments" based on state transitions, achieving automated monitoring of the program. This shifts from relying on personnel's "passive compliance with procedures" to the system's proactive "real-time monitoring and mandatory alarms," ​​significantly reducing the risk of human error and improving the safety of power operations.

[0005] In step S1, grounding pressure data is collected by a grounding pressure sensor installed at the grounding end of the grounding wire, and hanging pressure data is collected by a hanging pressure sensor installed at the hanging end of the grounding wire. In practice, a pressure sensor (such as a thin-film pressure sensor or a piezoresistive sensor) is physically installed at both the grounding end and the hanging end of the grounding wire, and integrated into the clamp structure. This distributed, fixed-point pressure sensing scheme, unlike video surveillance or position sensors, can directly sense the effect (pressure) of the "contact" action, rather than just "approach" or "visibility," making it more direct, accurate, and with strong anti-interference capabilities.

[0006] In step S2, the pressure data from the connection end is transmitted to the connection end data aggregation module via a first wired method, and then from the connection end data aggregation module to the grounding end data aggregation module via a first wireless method, namely Bluetooth transmission. Simultaneously, the pressure data from the grounding end is transmitted to the grounding end data aggregation module via a second wired method. In implementation, the connection end sensor is connected to the "data aggregation module" (which can be a simple signal conditioner and wireless transmitter) on the operating lever via a short wire. This module sends data to the grounding end "data aggregation module" (main processor) via Bluetooth, while the grounding end sensor is directly connected to the main processor via a wire. This method requires no external network, offers high reliability, is cost-effective, and perfectly adapts to the substation environment.

[0007] In step S3, the status determination involves comparing the grounding terminal pressure value and the connection terminal pressure value with their respective preset pressure thresholds. If either pressure value is lower than its corresponding preset threshold, it is determined to be an abnormal contact pressure. During implementation, a pressure threshold (e.g., 50N) is set for both the grounding terminal and the connection terminal in the data aggregation module program. When the real-time pressure value remains below the threshold, it is determined to be "poor contact." This dual-threshold independent comparison strategy allows the thresholds for the grounding terminal and the connection terminal to be set separately according to actual conditions, resulting in greater accuracy.

[0008] In step S4, the position status logic values ​​are defined by the states of the grounding pressure sensor and the mounting pressure sensor. Good contact is defined as the first logic value, and no contact or poor contact is defined as the second logic value. If the sequence of logic value changes during the installation and removal process does not conform to the preset logic, it is considered an incorrect sequence. This transforms the physical world's operational sequence into a verification problem of a digital logic sequence. During implementation, the pressure sensor states are binary (e.g., normal pressure = logic '1', abnormal pressure = logic '0'). The correct installation sequence corresponds to the following logic sequence: grounding (0->1), then mounting (0->1). Any deviation from this sequence (e.g., mounting changes to 1 before grounding) results in an error. No additional displacement or visual sensors are required; pressure data is reused to achieve a second layer of safety monitoring.

[0009] In step S5, the alarm trigger signal includes triggering a local audible alarm or sending an alarm SMS to a designated remote mobile terminal via the wireless communication module built into the data aggregation module. In practice, when an anomaly occurs, a high-decibel buzzer alarm immediately sounds on-site to warn the operator; simultaneously, an alarm SMS is sent to the mobile phone of the person in charge or the monitoring center via the 4G / GSM module. This achieves comprehensive safety warning coverage, preventing on-site personnel from making mistakes and enabling timely intervention by management personnel, thus forming a closed-loop safety management system.

[0010] A smart alarm system for a grounding wire device, used to implement the above-mentioned method, includes: a mounting end pressure sensor installed at the mounting end of the grounding wire for real-time acquisition of mounting end pressure data; a grounding end pressure sensor installed at the grounding end of the grounding wire for real-time acquisition of grounding end pressure data; a mounting end data collection module fixedly installed at the mounting end of the grounding wire operating rod, wiredly connected to the mounting end pressure sensor, for reading the mounting end pressure data, and equipped with a wireless transmission module; a grounding end data aggregation module fixedly installed at the grounding end of the grounding wire, wiredly connected to the grounding end pressure sensor, and equipped with a wireless receiving module for receiving the mounting end pressure data from the mounting end data collection module and the directly read grounding end pressure data; the grounding end data aggregation module includes a processing unit for performing pressure status judgment and installation / removal sequence logic judgment, and generating an alarm command when an abnormality is detected; and an alarm device connected to the grounding end data aggregation module for executing the alarm command.

[0011] The alarm device includes: a sound alarm, integrated into the data aggregation module or connected to its wire, for emitting an audible warning; and a wireless communication module, integrated into the data aggregation module, for sending SMS alerts to a designated remote mobile terminal. Both the mounting end pressure sensor and the grounding end pressure sensor are static pressure sensors.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: It indirectly judges the reliability of electrical connections by monitoring the direct physical quantity of "pressure," and transforms the operational process "sequence" into a "state sequence" that can be recognized by logic circuits for monitoring. Complex safety rules (good contact, correct sequence) are transformed into a measurable and judgmental data model. During implementation, when operators use the grounding wire, the system automatically executes a cyclical detection of "data acquisition, data transmission, state judgment, and sequence monitoring." Once an abnormality is detected in any step, an alarm is immediately triggered, interrupting unsafe operations. The "process knowledge" of operating procedures (grounding before connecting, disconnecting before grounding), which relies on human experience, is abstracted into "logical judgment" based on state transitions, achieving automated monitoring of the program. This transforms reliance on "passive compliance with procedures" by personnel into proactive "real-time monitoring and mandatory alarms," ​​greatly reducing the risk of human error and improving the safety of electrical operations. Through a dual-threshold independent comparison judgment strategy, the thresholds for the grounding and connection ends can be set separately according to actual conditions, resulting in greater accuracy. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the method flow of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the system architecture of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0014] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that this is only for the purpose of more clearly illustrating and explaining the present invention. Example 1

[0015] like Figure 1 and 2 As shown, this embodiment discloses an intelligent alarm method for a grounding wire device, including the following steps: S1, collecting pressure data at the grounding end and the connection end of the grounding wire; S2, transmitting the pressure data at the grounding end and the connection end to a data aggregation module; S3, after receiving the pressure data, the data aggregation module performs a status judgment to determine whether the contact pressure between the grounding end and the connection end is abnormal; S4, the data aggregation module monitors the installation and removal sequence of the grounding wire, performs logical judgment based on the position status of the grounding end and the connection end, and confirms whether the operation is performed in a preset order; the preset order is: during installation, the grounding end is installed first, followed by the connection end; during removal, the connection end is installed first, followed by the grounding end; S5, when the pressure data is abnormal or the installation and removal sequence is incorrect, an alarm signal is triggered. By monitoring the direct physical quantity of "pressure," the reliability of the "electrical connection" is indirectly determined, and the "sequence" of the operation process is converted into a "state sequence" that can be recognized by the logic circuit for monitoring. Complex safety rules (good contact, correct sequence) are transformed into a measurable and verifiable data model. During implementation, when operators use the grounding wire, the system automatically executes a cyclical check of "data acquisition (S1), data transmission (S2), status judgment (S3), and sequence monitoring (S4)." If an abnormality is detected in step S3 or S4, an alarm is immediately triggered (S5), interrupting the unsafe operation. The system abstracts the "process knowledge" of operating procedures (grounding before connecting the wire, disconnecting the wire before disconnecting the ground), which relies on human experience, into "logical judgments" based on state transitions, achieving automated monitoring of the program. This shifts from relying on personnel's "passive compliance with procedures" to the system's proactive "real-time monitoring and mandatory alarms," ​​significantly reducing the risk of human error and improving the safety of power operations. Example 2

[0016] like Figure 1 and 2As shown, this embodiment discloses an intelligent alarm method for a grounding wire device, including the following steps: S1, collecting pressure data at the grounding end and the connection end of the grounding wire; S2, transmitting the pressure data at the grounding end and the connection end to a data aggregation module; S3, after receiving the pressure data, the data aggregation module performs a status judgment to determine whether the contact pressure between the grounding end and the connection end is abnormal; S4, the data aggregation module monitors the installation and removal sequence of the grounding wire, performs logical judgment based on the position status of the grounding end and the connection end, and confirms whether the operation is performed in a preset order; the preset order is: during installation, the grounding end is installed first, followed by the connection end; during removal, the connection end is installed first, followed by the grounding end; S5, when the pressure data is abnormal or the installation and removal sequence is incorrect, an alarm signal is triggered. By monitoring the direct physical quantity of "pressure," the reliability of the "electrical connection" is indirectly determined, and the "sequence" of the operation process is converted into a "state sequence" that can be recognized by the logic circuit for monitoring. Complex safety rules (good contact, correct sequence) are transformed into a measurable and verifiable data model. During implementation, when operators use the grounding wire, the system automatically executes a cyclical check of "data acquisition (S1), data transmission (S2), status judgment (S3), and sequence monitoring (S4)." If an abnormality is detected in step S3 or S4, an alarm is immediately triggered (S5), interrupting the unsafe operation. The system abstracts the "process knowledge" of operating procedures (grounding before connecting the wire, disconnecting the wire before disconnecting the ground), which relies on human experience, into "logical judgments" based on state transitions, achieving automated monitoring of the program. This shifts from relying on personnel's "passive compliance with procedures" to the system's proactive "real-time monitoring and mandatory alarms," ​​significantly reducing the risk of human error and improving the safety of power operations.

[0017] For better results, in step S1, pressure data at the grounding end is collected by a pressure sensor installed at the grounding end of the grounding wire, and pressure data at the connection end is collected by a pressure sensor installed at the connection end of the grounding wire. In practice, a pressure sensor (such as a thin-film pressure sensor or a piezoresistive sensor) is physically installed at both the grounding end and the connection end of the grounding wire, and integrated into the clamp structure. This distributed, fixed-point pressure sensing scheme, unlike video surveillance or position sensors, can directly sense the effect (pressure) of the "contact" action, rather than just "approach" or "visibility," making it more direct, accurate, and with stronger anti-interference capabilities.

[0018] For better results, in step S2, the pressure data from the connection end is transmitted to the connection end data aggregation module via a first wired method, and then from the connection end data aggregation module to the grounding end data aggregation module via a first wireless method, namely Bluetooth transmission. Simultaneously, the pressure data from the grounding end is transmitted to the grounding end data aggregation module via a second wired method. In implementation, the connection end sensor is connected to the "data aggregation module" (which can be a simple signal conditioner and wireless transmitter) on the operating lever via a short wire. This module sends data to the grounding end "data aggregation module" (main processor) via Bluetooth, while the grounding end sensor is directly connected to the main processor via a wire. This method requires no external network, offers high reliability, is cost-effective, and perfectly adapts to the substation environment.

[0019] For better results, in step S3, the status judgment involves comparing the pressure values ​​at the grounding end and the connection end with their respective preset pressure thresholds. If either pressure value is lower than its corresponding preset threshold, it is determined to be an abnormal contact pressure. In implementation, a pressure threshold (e.g., 50N) is set for both the grounding end and the connection end in the data aggregation module program. When the real-time pressure value remains below the threshold, it is determined to be "poor contact." This dual-threshold independent comparison judgment strategy allows the thresholds for the grounding end and the connection end to be set separately according to actual conditions, resulting in greater accuracy.

[0020] For better results, in step S4, the position status logic values ​​are defined by the states of the grounding pressure sensor and the mounting pressure sensor. Good contact is defined as the first logic value, and no contact or poor contact is defined as the second logic value. If the sequence of logic value changes during the installation and removal process does not conform to the preset logic, it is considered an incorrect sequence. This transforms the physical world's operational sequence into a verification problem of a digital logic sequence. During implementation, the pressure sensor states are binary (e.g., normal pressure = logic '1', abnormal pressure = logic '0'). The correct installation sequence corresponds to the following logic sequence: grounding (0->1), then mounting (0->1). Any deviation from this sequence (e.g., the mounting becomes 1 before the grounding) results in an error. No additional displacement or visual sensors are needed; pressure data is reused to achieve a second layer of safety monitoring.

[0021] For better results, in step S5, the alarm trigger signal includes triggering a local audible alarm or sending an alarm SMS to a designated remote mobile terminal via the wireless communication module built into the data aggregation module. In practice, when an anomaly occurs, a high-decibel buzzer alarm immediately sounds on-site to warn the operator; simultaneously, an alarm SMS is sent to the mobile phone of the person in charge or the monitoring center via the 4G / GSM module. This achieves comprehensive safety warning coverage, preventing on-site personnel from making mistakes and enabling timely intervention by management personnel, forming a closed-loop safety management system.

[0022] A smart alarm system for a grounding wire device, used to implement the above-mentioned method, includes: a mounting end pressure sensor installed at the mounting end of the grounding wire for real-time acquisition of mounting end pressure data; a grounding end pressure sensor installed at the grounding end of the grounding wire for real-time acquisition of grounding end pressure data; a mounting end data collection module fixedly installed at the mounting end of the grounding wire operating rod, wiredly connected to the mounting end pressure sensor, for reading the mounting end pressure data, and equipped with a wireless transmission module; a grounding end data aggregation module fixedly installed at the grounding end of the grounding wire, wiredly connected to the grounding end pressure sensor, and equipped with a wireless receiving module for receiving the mounting end pressure data from the mounting end data collection module and the directly read grounding end pressure data; the grounding end data aggregation module includes a processing unit for performing pressure status judgment and installation / removal sequence logic judgment, and generating an alarm command when an abnormality is detected; and an alarm device connected to the grounding end data aggregation module for executing the alarm command.

[0023] The alarm device includes: a sound alarm, integrated into the data aggregation module or connected to its wire, for emitting an audible warning; and a wireless communication module, integrated into the data aggregation module, for sending SMS alerts to a designated remote mobile terminal. Both the mounting end pressure sensor and the grounding end pressure sensor are static pressure sensors.

[0024] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present invention, based on the technical solution and concept of the present invention, should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for intelligent alarming of ground line device, characterized in that, The method comprises the following steps: S1, collecting pressure data of the grounding end and pressure data of the hanging end of the grounding wire; S2, transmitting the pressure data of the grounding end and the pressure data of the hanging end to a data collection module; S3, after the data collection module receives the pressure data, performing state judgment to determine whether the contact pressure of the grounding end and the hanging end is abnormal; S4, the data collection module monitors the installation and removal sequence of the grounding wire, and performs logical judgment based on the position state of the grounding end and the hanging end to determine whether the operation is in accordance with the preset sequence; the preset sequence is: first connect the grounding end and then connect the hanging end when installing, and first remove the hanging end and then remove the grounding end when disassembling; S5, when the pressure data is abnormal or the installation and removal sequence is incorrect, an alarm signal is triggered.

2. The ground line device intelligent alarm method of claim 1, wherein, In the S1 step, the grounding end pressure data is collected by the grounding end pressure sensor installed at the grounding end of the grounding wire, and the hanging end pressure data is collected by the hanging end pressure sensor installed at the hanging end of the grounding wire.

3. The ground line device intelligent alarm method of claim 1, wherein, In the S2 step, the pressure data of the hanging end is transmitted to the hanging end data collection module through a first wired mode, and then transmitted to the grounding end data collection module through a first wireless mode by the hanging end data collection module; at the same time, the pressure data of the grounding end is transmitted to the grounding end data collection module through a second wired mode.

4. The ground line device intelligent alarm method of claim 3, wherein, The first wireless mode is Bluetooth transmission.

5. The ground line device intelligent alarm method of claim 1, wherein, In the S3 step, the state judgment is to compare the grounding end pressure value and the hanging end pressure value with the respective preset pressure threshold value, and if any pressure value is lower than the corresponding preset threshold value, it is determined that the contact pressure is abnormal.

6. The ground line device intelligent alarm method of claim 1, wherein, In the S4 step, the position state logic value is defined by the state of the grounding end pressure sensor and the hanging end pressure sensor, and is defined as a first logic value when the contact is good, and is defined as a second logic value when the contact is not good or the contact is poor; if the change sequence of the logic value does not conform to the preset logic during the monitoring of the installation and removal operation process, it is determined that the sequence is incorrect.

7. The ground line device intelligent alarm method of claim 1, wherein In the S5 step, the alarm signal includes triggering an on-site sound alarm, or sending an alarm message to a designated remote mobile terminal through a wireless communication module built in the data collection module.

8. A ground line device intelligent alarm system for implementing the method according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, It comprises: a hanging end pressure sensor installed at the hanging end of the grounding wire for real-time collection of hanging end pressure data; a grounding end pressure sensor installed at the grounding end of the grounding wire for real-time collection of grounding end pressure data; a hanging end data collection module fixedly arranged at the hanging end of the grounding wire operating rod, wired connected with the hanging end pressure sensor, for reading the hanging end pressure data, and provided with a wireless transmission module; a grounding end data collection module fixedly arranged at the grounding end of the grounding wire, wired connected with the grounding end pressure sensor, and provided with a wireless receiving module for receiving the hanging end pressure data from the hanging end data collection module and directly reading the grounding end pressure data; the grounding end data collection module comprises a processing unit for performing pressure state judgment and installation and removal sequence logical judgment, and generating an alarm instruction when an abnormality is found; an alarm device connected with the grounding end data collection module for executing the alarm instruction.

9. The ground line device intelligent alarm system of claim 8, wherein, The alarm device comprises a sound alarmer, which is integrally arranged in the data collection module or connected with the data collection module through a wire, and is used for sending a sound warning; and a wireless communication module, which is integrally arranged in the data collection module, and is used for sending a short message to a remote designated mobile terminal for reminding.

10. The ground line device intelligent alarm system of claim 8, wherein, The pressure sensor of the hanging end and the pressure sensor of the grounding end are both static pressure sensors.