Power cable state monitoring device
By designing a power cable condition monitoring device with a handheld unit, an adjustment unit, and a monitoring unit, the problem of multi-point monitoring of cables in complex environments was solved, enabling real-time tracking and long-term maintenance of cable conditions, and improving data accuracy and overall monitoring effectiveness.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HUANENG JIANGXI CLEAN ENERGY GENERATION CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2024-02-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-24
AI Technical Summary
Existing power cable condition monitoring devices struggle to achieve real-time monitoring of multiple points in complex environments, and single-point monitoring data cannot effectively reflect the overall situation, resulting in inaccurate data.
A power cable condition monitoring device was designed, comprising a handheld unit, an adjustment unit, and a monitoring unit. It achieves multi-point monitoring by setting sub-connection parts and bus connection parts, and uses a remote data transmission module to transmit the data back to the central server.
It enables real-time monitoring of cables at multiple points in complex environments, improving the authenticity and validity of data and the overall accuracy of monitoring, and supporting real-time tracking of long-distance cable status and long-term maintenance.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of power monitoring technology, and in particular to a power cable condition monitoring device. Background Technology
[0002] A power cable condition monitoring device is a device used to monitor the operating status of power cables in real time. It can monitor and evaluate the load, electrical performance, and thermal condition of power cables by sensing parameters such as current, voltage, and temperature.
[0003] In energy systems, some cables are installed underwater or underground, causing inconvenience for maintenance and repair personnel. Furthermore, the number and length of cables to be monitored are often large, requiring personnel to move between multiple locations and operate in complex environments to monitor cable foundation conditions. Data from individual monitoring points cannot be transmitted back to the system to reflect the overall situation. Summary of the Invention
[0004] In view of the problems existing in the above-mentioned power cable condition monitoring devices, the present invention is proposed.
[0005] Therefore, the present invention provides a power cable condition monitoring device, the purpose of which is to solve the technical problem that the cables to be monitored are usually numerous and long, requiring staff to move to multiple locations and to conduct cable foundation condition monitoring in complex environments, and that monitoring data from a single location cannot be transmitted back to the system to reflect the overall situation.
[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a power cable condition monitoring device, comprising a handheld unit, an adjustment unit, and a monitoring unit.
[0007] The handheld unit includes a handle, a control seat on the handle, and a connecting seat on the control seat; the adjustment unit includes a frame portion on the connecting seat, a female docking portion on the frame portion, and a female docking portion on the frame portion corresponding to the female docking portion; and the monitoring unit includes a cable monitoring portion on the frame portion, a connecting portion on the cable monitoring portion, and a limiting portion on the connecting portion.
[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the power cable condition monitoring device of the present invention, the frame includes a guide frame slidably connected to the connecting seat, a snap-fit strip disposed on the guide frame, a drive component disposed on the guide frame, and a sliding seat disposed on the connecting seat, one end of which is slidably connected to the guide frame and the other end of which is slidably connected to the snap-fit strip.
[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the power cable condition monitoring device of the present invention, the driving component includes a drive motor disposed on the guide frame and a threaded rod disposed on the drive motor and rotatably connected to the guide frame.
[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the power cable condition monitoring device of the present invention, the sliding seat is provided with a guide groove one corresponding to the guide frame, and the sliding seat is provided with a guide groove two corresponding to the snap-fit strip.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the power cable condition monitoring device of the present invention, the bus docking part includes a bus docking frame disposed on one side of the frame body, a bus sensor disposed on the bus docking frame, a bus clamping seat disposed on the bus docking frame, and a bus monitoring docking component disposed on the bus docking frame.
[0012] The female monitoring docking component includes an upper signal transmitter disposed on the female docking frame, and a lower signal transmitter disposed on the upper signal transmitter.
[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the power cable condition monitoring device of the present invention, the sub-connection part includes a sub-connection frame disposed on one side of the frame part, a sub-sensor disposed on the sub-connection frame, a sub-clamping seat disposed on the sub-connection frame, and a sub-monitoring connection component disposed on the sub-connection frame.
[0014] The sub-monitoring docking unit includes an upper signal receiver disposed on the sub-dock frame and a lower signal receiver disposed on the upper signal receiver.
[0015] In a preferred embodiment of the power cable condition monitoring device of the present invention, the limiting part is provided with a limiting groove for limiting and fixing the cable to be monitored.
[0016] In a preferred embodiment of the power cable condition monitoring device of the present invention, the cable monitoring unit includes a test panel disposed on the frame, a test chip disposed on the test panel, and a mating component disposed on the side of the test panel.
[0017] In a preferred embodiment of the power cable condition monitoring device of the present invention, the mating component includes a sub-matting post disposed on one side of the test panel and a female mating post disposed on the other side of the test panel.
[0018] In a preferred embodiment of the power cable condition monitoring device of the present invention, the connecting part includes a connecting plate disposed on the limiting part and the test panel, a mating ring disposed on the connecting plate, and a locking nut disposed on the mating ring.
[0019] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: By setting up an adjustment unit and a handle unit, the adjustment unit and the handle unit can be detachably connected, which facilitates timely monitoring of the cable by the staff, and also makes it easy to leave the monitoring unit directly on the cable for long-term monitoring. The setting of a sub-connection part and a female connection part facilitates monitoring of multiple points on long-distance cables. Adjusting the length of the connection part allows for simultaneous status monitoring of multiple points on the cable, improving monitoring accuracy and the authenticity and validity of the data. Attached Figure Description
[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the following description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the power cable condition monitoring device of the present invention. Figure 1 .
[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the power cable condition monitoring device of the present invention. Figure 2 .
[0023] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the power cable condition monitoring device of the present invention.
[0024] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the power cable condition monitoring device of the present invention.
[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the female connector of the power cable condition monitoring device of the present invention.
[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the sub-connection part of the power cable condition monitoring device of the present invention.
[0027] Figure 7 This is a top view of the power cable condition monitoring device of the present invention in the docked state.
[0028] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle. Detailed Implementation
[0029] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0030] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the invention. However, the invention may also be practiced in other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the invention. Therefore, the invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0031] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it an embodiment that is mutually exclusive, either alone or selectively, with other embodiments.
[0032] Secondly, the present invention is described in detail with reference to the schematic diagrams. When detailing the embodiments of the present invention, for ease of explanation, the cross-sectional views illustrating the device structure may be partially enlarged, not according to the usual scale. Furthermore, the schematic diagrams are merely examples and should not limit the scope of protection of the present invention. In addition, actual fabrication should include three-dimensional spatial dimensions of length, width, and depth.
[0033] Example 1, referring to Figures 1-4 The first embodiment of the present invention provides a power cable condition monitoring device, which includes a handheld unit 100, an adjustment unit 200, and a monitoring unit 300.
[0034] The handheld unit 100 includes a handle 101, a control seat 102 mounted on the handle 101, and a connecting seat 103 mounted on the control seat 102. A universal coupling is provided between the control seat 102 and the handle 101. By adjusting the angle between the control seat 102 and the handle 101, the monitoring positions of the control seat 102, the connecting seat 103, and the monitoring unit 300 can be adjusted without adjusting the hand position. The specific working principle is similar to that of existing robotic arm structures. When workers need to perform direct maintenance and monitoring of cables on-site, they only need to hold the handle 101 and connect the adjustment unit 200 and the monitoring unit 300 mounted on the connecting seat 103 to the cable to perform real-time monitoring of the cable's status.
[0035] The adjustment unit 200 includes a frame portion 203 mounted on the connecting seat 103, a female docking portion 201 mounted on the frame portion 203, and a female docking portion 202 mounted on the frame portion 203 and corresponding to the female docking portion 201. The frame portion 203 is equipped with a position adjustment component, which can adjust the positional relationship between the connecting seat 103 and the frame portion 203. This facilitates monitoring of cables in different environments, meeting the monitoring needs of underwater or soil-insulated cables, and allowing for fine-tuning of the position of densely packed cables, preventing data deviation caused by cable accumulation. The female docking portion 202 and the female docking portion 201 facilitate the setting of multiple monitoring points on the cable, and the data transmission between the female docking portion 202 and the female docking portion 201 enables real-time monitoring of the long-distance cable status, improving the accuracy and validity of the data.
[0036] The monitoring unit 300 includes a cable monitoring unit 302 mounted on the frame 203, a connecting part 303 mounted on the cable monitoring unit 302, and a limiting part 301 mounted on the connecting part 303. When workers need to fix the monitoring unit 300 on the cable for long-term real-time dynamic monitoring, they only need to remove the monitoring unit 300 from the frame 203 and fix it on the cable to achieve long-term cable maintenance. The cable monitoring unit 302 is equipped with a remote data transmission module, which can transmit the cable status data back to the central server.
[0037] During use, when staff need to directly maintain and monitor the cable on-site, they only need to hold the handle 101 and connect the adjustment unit 200 and monitoring unit 300 on the connector 103 to the cable to perform real-time cable status monitoring. The frame 203 is equipped with a position adjustment component, which can adjust the positional relationship between the connector 103 and the frame 203, facilitating monitoring of cables in different environments. This meets the monitoring needs of underwater or soil-insulated cables, and allows for fine-tuning of the position of densely packed cables, preventing data deviation caused by cable accumulation. The sub-connection section 202 and the female connection section 201 facilitate the setting of multiple monitoring points on the cable. Data transmission between the sub-connection section 202 and the female connection section 201 enables real-time monitoring of the long-distance cable status, improving the accuracy and validity of the data. When staff need to fix the monitoring unit 300 to the cable for long-term real-time dynamic monitoring, they only need to remove the monitoring unit 300 from the frame 203 and fix it to the cable for long-term cable maintenance. The cable monitoring unit 302 is equipped with a remote data transmission module, which can transmit the cable status data back to the central server.
[0038] Example 2, refer to Figures 1-8This is a second embodiment of the present invention, which differs from the first embodiment in that: the frame portion 203 includes a guide frame 203a slidably connected to the connecting seat 103, a snap-fit strip 203b disposed on the guide frame 203a, a drive member 203c disposed on the guide frame 203a, and a sliding seat 203d disposed on the connecting seat 103, one end of which is slidably connected to the guide frame 203a and the other end of which is slidably connected to the snap-fit strip 203b. The guide frame 203a guides the sliding seat 203d and the connecting seat 103 slidably disposed on the frame portion 203, improving the stability of the sliding of the connecting seat 103.
[0039] Compared to Embodiment 1, the driving component 203c further includes a drive motor 203c-1 mounted on the guide frame 203a, and a threaded rod 203c-2 mounted on the drive motor 203c-1 and rotatably connected to the guide frame 203a. The drive motor 203c-1 drives the threaded rod 203c-2 to rotate, and the threaded rod 203c-2 is threadedly connected to the sliding seat 203d, which can slide on the snap-fit strip 203b and the guide frame 203a.
[0040] Furthermore, the sliding seat 203d is provided with a guide groove 203d-2 corresponding to the guide frame 203a, and a guide groove 203d-1 corresponding to the snap-fit strip 203b. This improves the stability of the sliding seat 203d sliding on the snap-fit strip 203b and the guide frame 203a.
[0041] Furthermore, the female docking section 201 includes a female docking frame 201a disposed on one side of the frame section 203, a female sensor 201b disposed on the female docking frame 201a, a female card connector 201c disposed on the female docking frame 201a, and a female monitoring docking component 201d disposed on the female docking frame 201a. The female sensor 201b can monitor whether the entire frame section 203 is stably mounted on the cable. When it is detected that the frame section 203 is stably mounted on the cable, the female monitoring docking component 201d is activated, and the monitoring signal is sent to the sub-monitoring docking component 202d. The two sets of monitoring devices connected are respectively set as m groups and n groups, and the female card connector 201c of the m group is connected to the sub-card connector 202c of the n group.
[0042] Preferably, the female monitoring docking component 201d includes an upper signal transmitter 201d-1 disposed on the female docking frame 201a, and a lower signal transmitter 201d-2 disposed on the upper signal transmitter 201d-1. The upper signal transmitter 201d-1 and the lower signal transmitter 201d-2 can be connected to the sub-dock section 202 and transmit signals.
[0043] Furthermore, the sub-connection section 202 includes a sub-connection frame 202a disposed on one side of the frame section 203, a sub-sensor 202b disposed on the sub-connection frame 202a, a sub-card connector 202c disposed on the sub-connection frame 202a, and a sub-monitoring connection component 202d disposed on the sub-connection frame 202a. The sub-sensor 202b can monitor whether the entire frame section 203 is stably mounted on the cable. When it is detected that the frame section 203 is stably mounted on the cable, the sub-monitoring connection component 202d is activated, and the monitoring signal is sent to the female monitoring connection component 201d. The two sets of monitoring devices connected are respectively set as m groups and n groups, and the female card connector 201c of the m group is connected to the sub-card connector 202c of the n group.
[0044] Preferably, the sub-monitoring docking component 202d includes an upper signal receiver 202d-1 disposed on the sub-dating frame 202a, and a lower signal receiver 202d-2 disposed on the upper signal receiver 202d-1. The upper signal receiver 202d-1 and the lower signal receiver 202d-2 can be connected to the female docking part 201 and receive signals.
[0045] During use, when staff need to directly maintain and monitor the cable on-site, they only need to hold the handle 101 and connect the adjustment unit 200 and monitoring unit 300 on the connector 103 to the cable to perform real-time cable status monitoring. The frame 203 is equipped with a position adjustment component, which can adjust the positional relationship between the connector 103 and the frame 203, facilitating monitoring of cables in different environments. This meets the monitoring needs of underwater or soil-insulated cables, and allows for fine-tuning of the position of densely packed cables, preventing data deviation caused by cable accumulation. The sub-connection section 202 and the female connection section 201 facilitate the setting of multiple monitoring points on the cable. Data transmission between the sub-connection section 202 and the female connection section 201 enables real-time monitoring of the long-distance cable status, improving the accuracy and validity of the data. When staff need to fix the monitoring unit 300 to the cable for long-term real-time dynamic monitoring, they only need to remove the monitoring unit 300 from the frame 203 and fix it to the cable for long-term cable maintenance. The cable monitoring unit 302 is equipped with a remote data transmission module, which can transmit the cable status data back to the central server.
[0046] The remaining structure is the same as that in Example 1.
[0047] Example 3, referring to Figures 1-8This is the third embodiment of the present invention, which differs from the second embodiment in that: the limiting part 301 is provided with a limiting groove 301a for limiting and fixing the cable to be monitored. The limiting part 301 facilitates the placement of the cable to be monitored within the monitoring unit 300.
[0048] Compared to Embodiment 2, the cable monitoring unit 302 further includes a test panel 302a disposed on the frame 203, a test chip 302b disposed on the test panel 302a, and a mating part 302c disposed on the side of the test panel 302a. When the sensor disposed on the test panel 302a and connected to the test chip 302b comes into contact with the cable to be monitored, the limiting part 301 is disposed on the test panel 302a, thereby ensuring the stability of the cable during the monitoring process and improving the accuracy of the monitoring data.
[0049] Furthermore, the mating component 302c includes a sub-mating post 302c-1 disposed on one side of the test panel 302a, and a female mating post 302c-2 disposed on the other side of the test panel 302a. The two sets of monitoring devices connected are respectively set as group m and group n. The female mating post 302c-2 of group m is connected to the sub-mating post 302c-1 of group n, thereby improving the connection stability between group m and group n.
[0050] Furthermore, the connecting part 303 includes a connecting plate 303a disposed on the limiting part 301 and the test panel 302a, a mating ring 303b disposed on the connecting plate 303a, and a locking nut 303c disposed on the mating ring 303b. The connecting part 303 enables the limiting part 301 to be mounted on the test panel 302a, thereby ensuring the stability of the cable during monitoring.
[0051] During use, when staff need to directly maintain and monitor the cable on-site, they only need to hold the handle 101 and connect the adjustment unit 200 and monitoring unit 300 on the connector 103 to the cable to perform real-time cable status monitoring. The frame 203 is equipped with a position adjustment component, which can adjust the positional relationship between the connector 103 and the frame 203, facilitating monitoring of cables in different environments. This meets the monitoring needs of underwater or soil-insulated cables, and allows for fine-tuning of the position of densely packed cables, preventing data deviation caused by cable accumulation. The sub-connection section 202 and the female connection section 201 facilitate the setting of multiple monitoring points on the cable. Data transmission between the sub-connection section 202 and the female connection section 201 enables real-time monitoring of the long-distance cable status, improving the accuracy and validity of the data. When staff need to fix the monitoring unit 300 to the cable for long-term real-time dynamic monitoring, they only need to remove the monitoring unit 300 from the frame 203 and fix it to the cable for long-term cable maintenance. The cable monitoring unit 302 is equipped with a remote data transmission module, which can transmit the cable status data back to the central server.
[0052] The remaining structure is the same as that in Example 2.
[0053] It is important to note that the constructions and arrangements of this application shown in several different exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, those who consult this disclosure will readily understand that many modifications are possible (e.g., changes in the size, dimensions, structure, shape, and proportions of various elements, as well as parameter values (e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), mounting arrangements, use of materials, color, orientation, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in this application). For example, an element shown as integrally formed may be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of elements may be inverted or otherwise altered, and the nature or number or position of discrete elements may be changed or altered. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the invention. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be changed or rearranged according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure described herein that performs the function, and not only structurally equivalent but also equivalent in structure. Other substitutions, modifications, alterations, and omissions may be made in the design, operation, and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.
[0054] Furthermore, in order to provide a concise description of exemplary embodiments, not all features of actual embodiments (i.e., those features that are not relevant to the best mode of carrying out the invention as currently considered, or those features that are not relevant to implementing the invention) may be omitted.
[0055] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.
Claims
1. A power cable condition monitoring device, characterized in that: include, The handheld unit (100) includes a handle (101), a control base (102) disposed on the handle (101), and a connecting base (103) disposed on the control base (102); The adjustment unit (200) includes a frame portion (203) disposed on the connecting seat (103), a female docking portion (201) disposed on the frame portion (203), and a female docking portion (202) disposed on the frame portion (203) and corresponding to the female docking portion (201); and, The monitoring unit (300) includes a cable monitoring part (302) disposed on the frame part (203), a connecting part (303) disposed on the cable monitoring part (302), and a limiting part (301) disposed on the connecting part (303).
2. The power cable condition monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (203) includes a guide frame (203a) slidably connected to the connecting seat (103), a snap-fit strip (203b) disposed on the guide frame (203a), a drive member (203c) disposed on the guide frame (203a), and a sliding seat (203d) disposed on the connecting seat (103), one end of which is slidably connected to the guide frame (203a) and the other end of which is slidably connected to the snap-fit strip (203b).
3. The power cable condition monitoring device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving component (203c) includes a drive motor (203c-1) disposed on the guide frame (203a) and a threaded rod (203c-2) disposed on the drive motor (203c-1) and rotatably connected to the guide frame (203a).
4. The power cable condition monitoring device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sliding seat (203d) is provided with a guide groove 1 (203d-2) corresponding to the guide frame (203a), and the sliding seat (203d) is provided with a guide groove 2 (203d-1) corresponding to the snap-fit strip (203b).
5. The power cable condition monitoring device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The female docking part (201) includes a female docking frame (201a) disposed on one side of the frame part (203), a female sensor (201b) disposed on the female docking frame (201a), a female card holder (201c) disposed on the female docking frame (201a), and a female monitoring docking component (201d) disposed on the female docking frame (201a); The mother monitoring docking component (201d) includes an upper signal transmitter (201d-1) disposed on the mother docking frame (201a) and a lower signal transmitter (201d-2) disposed on the upper signal transmitter (201d-1).
6. The power cable condition monitoring device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The sub-dating part (202) includes a sub-dating frame (202a) disposed on one side of the frame part (203), a sub-sensor (202b) disposed on the sub-dating frame (202a), a sub-carding seat (202c) disposed on the sub-dating frame (202a), and a sub-monitoring docking component (202d) disposed on the sub-dating frame (202a); The sub-monitoring docking unit (202d) includes an upper signal receiver (202d-1) disposed on the sub-dock frame (202a) and a lower signal receiver (202d-2) disposed on the upper signal receiver (202d-1).
7. The power cable condition monitoring device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The limiting part (301) is provided with a limiting groove (301a) for limiting and fixing the cable to be monitored.
8. The power cable condition monitoring device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The cable monitoring unit (302) includes a test panel (302a) disposed on the frame unit (203), a test chip (302b) disposed on the test panel (302a), and a mating part (302c) disposed on the side of the test panel (302a).
9. The power cable condition monitoring device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The mating component (302c) includes a sub-matting post (302c-1) disposed on one side of the test panel (302a) and a female mating post (302c-2) disposed on the other side of the test panel (302a).
10. The power cable condition monitoring device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The connecting part (303) includes a connecting plate (303a) disposed on the limiting part (301) and the test panel (302a), a docking ring (303b) disposed on the connecting plate (303a), and a locking nut (303c) disposed on the docking ring (303b).