An intelligent electric pole management system

Abstract

The application discloses an intelligent electric pole management system, which comprises a terminal device, a communication module, a Beidou positioning module, a background management platform and a power supply system. The terminal device is installed on the electric pole and is used for collecting the running state data of the electric pole in real time. A sensor module, a control processing module and a display module are arranged in the terminal. The sensor module comprises force, inclination, displacement and temperature and humidity sensors and is used for detecting the force and environmental changes of the electric pole. The system realizes intelligent sensing, accurate positioning and remote management of the electric pole state, has the advantages of reliable communication, low energy consumption and wide application range, and can effectively improve the safe operation efficiency of the power transmission and distribution line.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of smart utility poles, and more specifically to a smart utility pole management system. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid expansion of power networks in urban and rural areas and remote mountainous regions, utility poles, as key supports for power transmission and distribution, are directly related to the stability of the power grid. Traditional manual inspection methods have significant shortcomings: manual inspections are time-consuming and have limited coverage; when poles exhibit abnormalities such as tilting, falling, or water damage, the discovery of potential hazards is often delayed; weak signals in remote areas lead to untimely alarm information transmission; and long-term reliance on manual inspections increases maintenance costs. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an intelligent, low-power, and highly reliable management system to achieve remote monitoring, automatic alarms, and precise location. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, this invention provides an intelligent pole management system. This system uses a smart terminal with pole number plates as its core, combined with multi-dimensional sensors, hybrid communication, BeiDou positioning, and a back-end management platform, to achieve comprehensive monitoring of pole status.

[0004] This invention is achieved through the following technical solution: an intelligent utility pole management system, comprising: Terminal device, communication module, BeiDou positioning module, back-end management platform and power supply system; The terminal device is mounted on a utility pole and includes a sensor module, a control processing module, and a display module. in: The control processing module is electrically connected to the sensor module and is used to receive and process the operating status information, and associate and package it with the latitude and longitude coordinate information provided by the Beidou positioning module. The communication module includes a 4G communication unit and a BeiDou short message communication unit. The 4G communication unit serves as the main link for uploading real-time monitoring data and latitude and longitude coordinates, while the BeiDou short message communication unit serves as a backup link for sending critical alarms and location information when 4G communication is interrupted. The power supply system includes a solar panel, an energy storage battery, and a constant temperature heating module. The solar panel supplies power to the terminal device and the communication module, and the constant temperature heating module is used to maintain stable operation of the terminal in a low temperature environment. The back-end management platform is used to receive, analyze, and visualize the operating status and location information uploaded by the terminal device, generate a pole distribution map, a status monitoring interface, and automatically dispatch maintenance work orders.

[0005] As a preferred technical solution, the sensor module includes an external force sensor, a tilt sensor, a displacement sensor, and a temperature and humidity sensor, used to collect the operating status information of the utility pole.

[0006] As a preferred technical solution, the terminal device further includes an infrared sensing module, which automatically wakes up the display module when a person is detected approaching, to display the pole number, location information and current operating status, so as to realize on-demand display and energy-saving operation.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution, the control processing module is equipped with a data caching unit, which is used to store the alarm and location information of the most recent 24 hours when communication is abnormal, and automatically resend it to the background management platform after the network is restored.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution, the back-end management platform is equipped with a map visualization module, which is used to draw a distribution map of utility poles based on their latitude and longitude coordinates, and to distinguish the status of utility poles with different colors or icons, wherein: green indicates normal, yellow indicates minor abnormality, and red indicates serious alarm.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, the back-end management platform further includes an operation and maintenance work order module, which is used to automatically generate a work order and generate a navigation path based on the Beidou positioning information after receiving an abnormal alarm, so as to guide operation and maintenance personnel to the site for handling.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, the power supply system also includes a low-power control unit, which dynamically adjusts the working state of the terminal device and the communication module according to the acquisition frequency and ambient light conditions, thereby reducing overall power consumption and extending battery life.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, the communication module is connected to the Beidou positioning module via serial communication. When the control processing module detects an abnormal state, it first triggers the Beidou short message communication unit to send a key alarm data packet containing the abnormality type and positioning coordinates.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution, the back-end management platform further includes a data analysis module, which is used to perform trend prediction and risk classification assessment based on historical status data, and automatically adjust the monitoring frequency and alarm threshold according to different risk levels.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution, the working process includes: S1. The sensor module collects status data such as external force, tilt, displacement, temperature and humidity of the utility pole; S2. The control and processing module, in conjunction with the BeiDou positioning module, obtains latitude and longitude coordinates and generates a data packet with location information. S3. The data packet is uploaded to the backend management platform in real time via the 4G communication unit; S4. When an abnormal state is detected and 4G communication is interrupted, the Beidou short message communication unit sends key alarms and positioning data. S5: The back-end management platform receives data and displays it visually, generates work orders and dispatches them to the operation and maintenance terminal, realizing closed-loop management of the entire process.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this invention are: This invention takes the intelligent terminal for utility pole number plates as the core, and combines multi-dimensional sensors, hybrid communication, Beidou positioning and back-end management platform to realize all-round monitoring of the status of utility poles; The terminal retains the appearance of the pole number plate, while integrating sensors for external force, tilt, displacement, temperature and humidity, which can detect abnormal conditions in real time. It also has a built-in Beidou positioning module, which can obtain the latitude and longitude coordinates of the utility pole in real time and upload them to the backend along with the data to achieve precise map positioning; The communication system uses a "4G main link + BeiDou short message backup" to ensure that alarm information in remote areas can be delivered in a timely manner. The power supply solution consists of solar panels and energy storage batteries, along with a small constant-temperature heating module, enabling unattended operation year-round. The back-end platform is responsible for data analysis, map visualization, and alarm push notifications, significantly improving the efficiency and intelligence of pole management. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. 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.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the system connection of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a flowchart of the process of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0017] All features disclosed in this specification, or all steps in all disclosed methods or processes, may be combined in any way, except for mutually exclusive features and / or steps.

[0018] Any feature disclosed in this specification (including any appended claims, abstract, and drawings) may be replaced by other equivalent or similar features for a similar purpose, unless specifically stated otherwise. That is, unless specifically stated otherwise, each feature is merely one example of a series of equivalent or similar features.

[0019] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown in the figure, this embodiment of the invention provides an intelligent utility pole management system. The system consists of a terminal device, a communication module, a Beidou positioning module, a back-end management platform, and a power supply system. The modules cooperate with each other to realize real-time monitoring of the utility pole's operating status, anomaly alarms, precise positioning, and remote operation and maintenance management.

[0020] In practice, the terminal device is fixedly installed on the surface of the pole, and the outer shell is made of corrosion-resistant, waterproof and dustproof materials to adapt to the long-term outdoor operating environment.

[0021] The terminal internally houses a sensor module, a control processing module, and a display module, all electrically connected via an internal circuit board. The sensor module collects multi-dimensional status information of the utility pole during operation, including parameters such as external impact, tilt angle, displacement amplitude, and ambient temperature and humidity. The external force sensor detects instantaneous acceleration changes in the pole when subjected to external impacts or vibrations, and uses numerical thresholds to determine whether a mechanical impact event has occurred.

[0022] Tilt sensors are used to measure the tilt angle of utility poles in real time. When the angle exceeds a set threshold, it is considered that the pole may be tilting or the foundation may be loose. Displacement sensors are used to detect minute displacements of the pole in the longitudinal or lateral directions in order to identify potential problems such as geological subsidence and loose guy wires.

[0023] Temperature and humidity sensors are used to monitor the climate conditions around utility poles, providing data on environmental change trends to the backend system, thereby assisting in the analysis of the structural stability of the utility poles and the causes of anomalies.

[0024] The control processing module is the core control unit of the entire terminal device. It typically adopts a low-power embedded microprocessor architecture and is electrically connected to each sensor module via a data bus. The main functions of this module include data acquisition, signal processing, anomaly detection, data packaging, and communication scheduling.

[0025] After the sensor collects multidimensional data, the control processing module will filter, sample and extract features from the original signal, and then associate and package it with the latitude and longitude coordinate information obtained by the Beidou positioning module to generate a complete pole status data packet.

[0026] This module integrates a data caching unit. When the communication network is interrupted or delayed, the caching unit can temporarily store alarm information and location data from the last 24 hours. Once the network is restored, the data will be automatically resent, thus ensuring that the monitoring data is complete, continuous, and not lost.

[0027] The display module is installed on the front surface of the terminal device and uses a low-power LCD or e-ink screen to display information such as pole number, location information, operating status, and system power.

[0028] The terminal is also equipped with an infrared sensing module to detect the approach of on-site maintenance personnel. When the infrared sensing module detects a person approaching, it automatically wakes up the display module and puts it into display mode for easy viewing of real-time status data; when the person leaves, the display module automatically turns off after a set delay, thereby effectively saving power consumption and extending system uptime.

[0029] The communication module, connected to the control processing module, is the core component for data uploading and remote alarm functionality. The communication module comprises two parts: a 4G communication unit and a BeiDou short message communication unit, which operate as primary and backup units for each other via control logic.

[0030] When the 4G network is working properly, the system uploads the pole's operating status information and location coordinates in real time via a data stream through the 4G communication unit. When the 4G signal is weak or interrupted, the control processing module automatically triggers the BeiDou short message communication unit to upload key alarm information and latitude and longitude coordinates in the form of short data packets, thereby ensuring that alarm data in remote areas or special environments can be transmitted to the back-end management platform in a timely manner. The communication module is connected to the BeiDou positioning module via serial communication to achieve low-latency data transmission and synchronous control.

[0031] The Beidou positioning module is installed inside the terminal to obtain the latitude and longitude coordinates of the pole's location in real time, and transmits this information along with the data collected by the sensors to the control processing module.

[0032] The positioning module uses a high-sensitivity BeiDou dual-mode chip, which can maintain high positioning accuracy even in obstructed environments or areas with weak signals. The system actively updates the positioning information at preset time intervals, and when an abnormal state is detected, it binds the abnormal event with the current coordinates to ensure that the backend platform can accurately display the specific location of the abnormal utility pole on the map.

[0033] The power supply system provides energy support for the entire terminal and communication modules. The system consists of solar panels, energy storage batteries, and a constant-temperature heating module. The solar panels are installed on the top of the pole or on the south-facing side, generating electricity through photovoltaic conversion to charge the energy storage batteries and directly supply power to the various modules of the terminal.

[0034] The energy storage battery provides continuous power to the system at night or in rainy weather, ensuring all-weather operation. A constant-temperature heating module, located inside the terminal housing, heats critical electronic components in low-temperature environments, preventing battery capacity degradation or circuit failure, thus ensuring stable system operation in cold regions. Simultaneously, the power supply system includes a low-power control unit that dynamically adjusts the power supply strategy of each module based on ambient light intensity, data acquisition frequency, and system operating status, achieving energy-saving operation and energy self-balancing management.

[0035] The back-end management platform is wirelessly connected to multiple utility pole terminals, forming a distributed monitoring network. The back-end system receives data packets uploaded by each terminal through a cloud server, and then parses and stores them.

[0036] The platform includes a map visualization module, a maintenance work order module, and a data analysis module. The map visualization module draws a distribution map of utility poles based on BeiDou positioning coordinates and uses different colors or icons to represent the operating status of each pole, with green indicating normal, yellow indicating minor anomalies, and red indicating serious alarms.

[0037] Maintenance personnel can intuitively view the status of each line pole through the interface and quickly locate the abnormal pole. The maintenance work order module automatically generates a work order when it receives an abnormal alarm in the background, and generates a navigation route based on the location information, which is then pushed to the mobile terminal or maintenance APP, enabling maintenance personnel to go to the site for repair as soon as possible. The data analysis module is used to perform trend analysis and risk assessment on historical status data. By comprehensively judging the changes in the pole tilt angle, the frequency of external force impacts, and environmental factors, it generates a risk level and automatically adjusts the monitoring frequency and alarm threshold, enabling the system to have adaptive control and intelligent learning capabilities.

[0038] During system operation, the terminal device performs monitoring and communication tasks according to the preset process.

[0039] First, in step S1, the sensor module periodically collects operational status data such as external force, tilt, displacement, temperature and humidity of the pole.

[0040] Secondly, in step S2, the control processing module combines the latitude and longitude coordinates obtained by the Beidou positioning module to package the collected data and generate a status data packet with timestamps and location information.

[0041] In step S3, when the 4G communication link is normal, the control processing module uploads data packets to the background management platform in real time through the 4G communication unit to realize real-time monitoring of the pole status.

[0042] In step S4, when the system detects an abnormal state and the 4G communication link is interrupted, the Beidou short message communication unit is triggered first to send the abnormality type and location information in the form of a key alarm, ensuring that reliable alarms can still be achieved in areas with poor communication.

[0043] In step S5, the back-end management platform receives the data and displays it visually. When abnormal data is detected, the system automatically generates a work order and dispatches it to the operation and maintenance terminal. Maintenance personnel go to the site for repair according to the navigation path provided by the platform, thereby realizing automated management from detection and alarm to operation and maintenance closed loop.

[0044] To visually demonstrate the terminal's functions, the following table summarizes the features and functions of each module: Table 1:

[0045] The terminal is not only a "sensing unit" but also a "marking unit". Each pole has independent latitude and longitude coordinates after installation, and the backend can directly display the location and status of all poles on the GIS map. Maintenance personnel can view the precise location of alarm poles on the map interface without manual comparison.

[0046] When the 4G network is working properly, the backend can not only obtain the real-time status of utility poles, but also draw a "utility pole distribution map" using location coordinates, achieving GIS-based map management. When 4G is unavailable, even if only a few alarms are uploaded in the BeiDou short message, latitude and longitude information will still be included to ensure that the "location + status" information is still accurately visible, as shown in Table 2: The backend platform connects to all terminals, and its core highlight is map-based management: Each utility pole has a unique identifier on the map. Clicking the icon allows you to view its status, historical alarms, and maintenance records. The status of utility poles is marked with different colors (e.g., green = normal, yellow = minor abnormality, red = serious alarm), making it easy to identify at a glance; Supports regional filtering and statistics, which can quickly locate high-risk areas or lines with frequent alarms, as shown in Table 3 below: The overall operation logic of the intelligent utility pole management system can be divided into five key steps, from terminal data collection to back-end operation and maintenance scheduling. The process is clear and has redundant design, as shown in Table 4 below: Through the implementation of the above technical solutions, the intelligent pole management system of this invention can realize real-time monitoring and remote management of poles in various environments, which not only improves the safety of power grid operation but also reduces the cost of manual inspection. The system's dual-channel communication design ensures the reliability of data transmission, Beidou positioning and map-based management improve the efficiency of operation and maintenance response, and solar power supply and low-power control extend the service life of equipment. Overall, it realizes the intelligence, automation, and visualization of pole monitoring and has broad practical application value.

[0047] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions conceived without inventive effort should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

Claims

1. An intelligent utility pole management system, characterized in that, include: Terminal device, communication module, BeiDou positioning module, back-end management platform and power supply system; The terminal device is mounted on a utility pole and includes a sensor module, a control processing module, and a display module. in: The control processing module is electrically connected to the sensor module and is used to receive and process the operating status information, and associate and package it with the latitude and longitude coordinate information provided by the Beidou positioning module. The communication module includes a 4G communication unit and a BeiDou short message communication unit. The 4G communication unit serves as the main link for uploading real-time monitoring data and latitude and longitude coordinates, while the BeiDou short message communication unit serves as a backup link for sending critical alarms and location information when 4G communication is interrupted. The power supply system includes a solar panel, an energy storage battery, and a constant temperature heating module. The solar panel supplies power to the terminal device and the communication module, and the constant temperature heating module is used to maintain stable operation of the terminal in a low temperature environment. The back-end management platform is used to receive, analyze, and visualize the operating status and location information uploaded by the terminal device, generate a pole distribution map, a status monitoring interface, and automatically dispatch maintenance work orders.

2. The intelligent pole management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sensor module includes an external force sensor, a tilt sensor, a displacement sensor, and a temperature and humidity sensor, which are used to collect the operating status information of the utility pole.

3. The intelligent pole management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The terminal device further includes an infrared sensing module, which automatically wakes up the display module when a person is detected approaching, to display the pole number, location information and current operating status, so as to realize on-demand display and energy-saving operation.

4. The intelligent pole management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control processing module is equipped with a data caching unit, which stores alarm and location information from the past 24 hours when communication is abnormal, and automatically resends it to the backend management platform after the network is restored.

5. The intelligent pole management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The backend management platform is equipped with a map visualization module, which is used to draw a distribution map of utility poles based on their latitude and longitude coordinates, and to distinguish the status of utility poles with different colors or icons, where green indicates normal, yellow indicates minor abnormality, and red indicates serious alarm.

6. The intelligent utility pole management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The back-end management platform further includes an operation and maintenance work order module, which is used to automatically generate a work order and generate a navigation path based on the Beidou positioning information after receiving an abnormal alarm, so as to guide operation and maintenance personnel to the site for handling.

7. The intelligent utility pole management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power supply system also includes a low-power control unit, which dynamically adjusts the working status of the terminal device and the communication module according to the acquisition frequency and ambient light conditions, thereby reducing overall power consumption and extending battery life.

8. The intelligent pole management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The communication module is connected to the Beidou positioning module via serial communication. When the control processing module detects an abnormal state, it first triggers the Beidou short message communication unit to send a key alarm data packet containing the abnormality type and positioning coordinates.

9. The intelligent pole management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The back-end management platform further includes a data analysis module, which is used to perform trend prediction and risk classification assessment based on historical status data, and automatically adjust the monitoring frequency and alarm threshold according to different risk levels.

10. The intelligent pole management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The work process includes: S1. The sensor module collects status data such as external force, tilt, displacement, temperature and humidity of the utility pole; S2. The control and processing module, in conjunction with the BeiDou positioning module, obtains latitude and longitude coordinates and generates a data packet with location information. S3. The data packet is uploaded to the backend management platform in real time via the 4G communication unit; S4. When an abnormal state is detected and 4G communication is interrupted, the Beidou short message communication unit sends key alarms and positioning data. S5: The back-end management platform receives data and displays it visually, generates work orders and dispatches them to the operation and maintenance terminal, realizing closed-loop management of the entire process.

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