An ultrasonic bird deterrent device for power transmission towers

By installing ultrasonic bird deterrent devices on transmission towers, using ultrasonic waves and photosensitive sensors to drive away birds, and combining this with power generation from photovoltaic panels, the problem of insulator contamination caused by bird nesting has been solved, and the stability and safety of transmission lines have been improved.

CN122296286APending Publication Date: 2026-06-30SHANDONG HUANGJIN POWER CO +1

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANDONG HUANGJIN POWER CO
Filing Date
2026-05-07
Publication Date
2026-06-30

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Birds nesting on power transmission towers contaminate insulators, reducing their insulation capacity and causing high-voltage lines to trip. Existing bird deterrent devices are unstable and unsuitable for nighttime operation.

Method used

An ultrasonic bird deterrent device, combined with a photosensitive sensor and a photovoltaic panel, uses ultrasonic waves to interfere with the birds' nervous system and laser flashing lights to stimulate their vision. It is installed on a power transmission tower and powered by the photovoltaic panel. An adjustment mechanism ensures the stability and coverage of the device.

Benefits of technology

It effectively repels birds, reduces insulator contamination, improves the stability and safety of transmission lines, adapts to different installation locations, reduces external interference, and can operate normally at night.

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Abstract

This invention discloses an ultrasonic bird deterrent device for power transmission towers, comprising a positioning plate and a positioning frame. The bird deterrent device body is housed within the positioning frame. A flashing light, a photosensitive sensor, and a sound wave generator are mounted on the front of the bird deterrent device body. Multiple positioning seats are located on the top of the positioning frame, and a photovoltaic panel is mounted inside each positioning seat. A second rotating shaft is located at the bottom of the photovoltaic panel, and the second rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the positioning seat. An adjustment mechanism for controlling the angle of the photovoltaic panel is located on the top of the positioning frame. In this application, ultrasonic waves and a laser strobe light (optional) are used. The ultrasonic waves of this bird deterrent device can generate low-frequency to high-frequency automatic frequency conversion from 15.5 to 45.5 kHz. The ultrasonic waves perform a three-dimensional scan of the bird deterrent range, interfering with the birds' nervous and physiological systems. The flashing light provides visual stimulation, causing physiological disturbances to achieve the purpose of bird deterrence.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of bird deterrence devices, and more particularly to an ultrasonic bird deterrence device for power transmission towers. Background Technology

[0002] The development of the State Grid has raised the bar for power supply reliability. While humans and birds coexist, we also have a responsibility to protect birds, but birds often cause significant economic losses and safety problems in the power industry. The issue of birds nesting on transmission towers poses a major power safety hazard; this is a very troublesome problem.

[0003] Birds easily build nests on the fixed insulators of high-voltage transmission lines. When birds roost in these locations, they easily produce droppings that fall onto the outer surface of the insulators. Over time, this can easily cause serious contamination of the insulator surface, reduce insulation capacity, and cause flashover, leading to high-voltage line tripping. Therefore, an ultrasonic bird-repelling device for transmission towers is needed to drive away birds. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an ultrasonic bird deterrent device for power transmission towers in order to solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] An ultrasonic bird deterrent device for power transmission towers includes a positioning plate and a positioning frame. The bird deterrent body is disposed within the positioning frame. A flashlight, a photosensitive sensor, and a sound wave generator are disposed on the front of the bird deterrent body. Multiple positioning seats are disposed on the top of the positioning frame. A photovoltaic power generation panel is disposed on the inner side of the positioning seat. A second rotating shaft is disposed at the bottom of the photovoltaic power generation panel. The second rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the positioning seat. An adjustment mechanism for controlling the angle change of the photovoltaic power generation panel is disposed on the top of the positioning frame.

[0007] Preferably, the adjustment mechanism includes an adjustment seat disposed on the side of the positioning seat, a slide rod disposed on the adjustment seat, a transmission gear plate slidably connected to the slide rod, and a transmission gear disposed at one end of the second rotating shaft, the transmission gear and the transmission gear plate being meshed together.

[0008] Preferably, a drive motor is provided at the top of the positioning frame, and an adjustment disk is provided at the output end of the drive motor. Multiple positioning seats are distributed in a ring with equal spacing about the adjustment disk. Multiple strip-shaped adjustment holes are evenly distributed on the adjustment disk. A transmission plate is provided at one end of the transmission toothed plate, and an adjustment knob is provided at one end of the transmission plate. The adjustment knob and the adjustment hole are slidably connected.

[0009] Preferably, two transmission cylinders are symmetrically arranged on the positioning plate, and the transmission cylinders are rotatably connected to the positioning plate. The transmission cylinders have threaded holes inside, and threaded rods are engaged in the threaded holes. A connecting rod is provided at the bottom of the threaded rod, and a positioning block is provided at the bottom of the connecting rod. The positioning block has a positioning groove adapted to the tower cylinder plate, and a hexagonal limiting block is provided on the outside of the transmission cylinder.

[0010] Preferably, a limiting plate is provided at the top of the threaded rod, a limiting rod is provided at the bottom of the limiting plate, the limiting rod and the positioning plate are slidably connected, a transmission roller is provided on the side of the transmission cylinder, and the two transmission rollers are connected by a transmission belt.

[0011] Preferably, the transmission roller is provided with a plurality of positioning holes evenly distributed thereon, and a positioning rod adapted to the positioning holes is slidably connected to the limiting plate. A limiting protrusion is provided on the top of the positioning rod, and a spring is provided between the limiting protrusion and the limiting plate.

[0012] Preferably, a first rotating shaft is provided at the bottom of the positioning frame, the first rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the positioning plate, a worm gear is provided at the bottom end of the first rotating shaft, a limit seat is provided at the bottom of the positioning plate, a worm is rotatably connected to the limit seat, a knob is provided at one end of the worm, and the worm and the worm gear are meshed together.

[0013] In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0014] 1. In this application, ultrasonic waves + laser strobe light (optional) are used. The ultrasonic waves of this bird repeller can generate low-frequency to high-frequency automatic frequency conversion of 15.5-45.5kHz. The ultrasonic waves perform a three-dimensional scan of the bird repeller area, interfering with the nervous and physiological systems of birds. The strobe light flashes to stimulate vision, causing physiological disorder to achieve the purpose of repellering birds.

[0015] 2. This application includes a photosensitive sensor to meet the core requirement of "closing at night". It automatically performs actions according to changes in natural light, which not only conforms to user habits but also avoids the limitations of timed control, while achieving the function of preventing disturbance to neighbors at night.

[0016] 3. Installed on high-voltage transmission lines, it experiences minimal external interference, ensuring stability and energy reliability. It can be installed appropriately according to the different transmission line locations to achieve optimal bird deterrence. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a bird deterrent device provided according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0018] Figure 2A schematic diagram of the bird deterrent device provided according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown from below.

[0019] Figure 3 A side view of the bird deterrent device provided according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0020] Figure 4 A bottom view of the adjustment mechanism provided according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0021] Figure 5 A top view of the adjustment mechanism provided according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0022] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the transmission gear plate distribution structure provided according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0023] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the combination of a transmission roller and a transmission belt according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0024] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the positioning rod and positioning hole provided according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0025] Legend:

[0026] 1. Positioning plate; 2. Positioning frame; 3. Bird deterrent body; 4. Flashlight; 5. Photosensitive sensor; 6. First rotating shaft; 7. Worm gear; 8. Limit seat; 9. Worm; 10. Knob; 11. Transmission cylinder; 12. Threaded hole; 13. Transmission roller; 14. Hexagonal limit block; 15. Transmission belt; 16. Threaded rod; 17. Limiting plate; 18. Limiting rod; 19. Connecting rod; 20. Positioning block; 21. Positioning groove; 22. Positioning rod; 23. Spring; 24. Limiting protrusion; 25. Drive motor; 26. Adjusting disc; 27. Adjusting hole; 28. Positioning seat; 29. ​​Photovoltaic power generation panel; 30. Second rotating shaft; 31. Transmission gear; 32. Transmission tooth plate; 33. Transmission plate; 34. Adjusting knob; 35. Adjusting seat; 36. Slide rod; 37. Positioning hole. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] Please see Figure 1-8 The present invention provides a technical solution:

[0029] An ultrasonic bird deterrent device for power transmission towers includes a positioning plate 1 and a positioning frame 2. A bird deterrent body 3 is housed within the positioning frame 2. The bird deterrent body 3 has a flashlight 4, a photosensitive sensor 5, and a sound wave generator on its front. Multiple positioning seats 28 are located on the top of the positioning frame 2. A photovoltaic panel 29 is mounted inside each positioning seat 28. A second rotating shaft 30 is located at the bottom of each photovoltaic panel 29, and the second rotating shaft 30 is rotatably connected to the positioning seats 28. An adjustment mechanism for controlling the angle of the photovoltaic panel 29 is located on the top of the positioning frame 2. The positioning plate 1 is T-shaped for easy contact with the steel plate of the tower. Installation is unaffected by high voltage and can be installed on iron towers with bird nests. Based on the common nesting methods, three bird repellers are used for one set of three-phase high-voltage lines, installed 1.5 meters away from the high-voltage lines, making installation convenient, quick, and safe. Because this bird repeller is not always in operation, the battery pack is optimized to ensure it works when birds are present and is in a charging, ready-to-trigger state when there are no birds. In conjunction with the power generation device, this ensures a long battery life and maximizes product utilization. There are three bird repeller bodies 3, which are arranged in a ring within the positioning frame 2, increasing the coverage of the bird repeller device.

[0030] Specifically, such as Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the adjustment mechanism includes an adjustment seat 35 located on the side of the positioning seat 28, a slide rod 36 on the adjustment seat 35, a transmission gear plate 32 slidably connected to the slide rod 36, a transmission gear 31 at one end of the second rotating shaft 30, and the transmission gear 31 meshing with the transmission gear plate 32; a drive motor 25 is located on the top of the positioning frame 2, and an adjustment disk 26 is located at the output end of the drive motor 25; multiple positioning seats 28 are arranged in a ring with equal spacing about the adjustment disk 26; multiple strip-shaped adjustment holes 27 are evenly distributed on the adjustment disk 26; and a transmission gear plate 32 is located at one end. The transmission plate 33 has an adjustment knob 34 at one end, which is slidably connected to the adjustment hole 27. When the photovoltaic panel 29 needs to be adjusted in angle, the drive motor 25 drives the adjustment disk 26 to rotate. The adjustment disk 26 drives multiple adjustment knobs 34 to slide in the adjustment hole 27. The adjustment knobs 34 drive the transmission gear plate 32 to move along the slide rod 36 through the transmission plate 33. The transmission gear plate 32 drives the transmission gear 31 to rotate. The transmission gear 31 drives the photovoltaic panel 29 to rotate through the second rotating shaft 30, thereby simultaneously completing the angle adjustment of multiple photovoltaic panels 29.

[0031] Specifically, such as Figure 3 , Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, two transmission cylinders 11 are symmetrically arranged on the positioning plate 1. The transmission cylinders 11 and the positioning plate 1 are rotatably connected. The transmission cylinders 11 have threaded holes 12 inside, and threaded rods 16 are engaged in the threaded holes 12. A connecting rod 19 is provided at the bottom of the threaded rod 16, and a positioning block 20 is provided at the bottom of the connecting rod 19. The positioning block 20 has a positioning groove 21 adapted to the iron tower cylinder plate. A hexagonal limiting block 14 is provided on the outside of the transmission cylinders 11. A limiting plate 17 is provided at the top of the threaded rod 16, and a limiting rod 18 is provided at the bottom of the limiting plate 17. The limiting rod 18 is slidably connected to the positioning plate 1. Transmission rollers 13 are provided on the side of the transmission cylinders 11, and the two transmission rollers 13 are connected by a transmission belt 15. Multiple evenly spaced grooves are provided on the transmission rollers 13. A positioning hole 37 is provided, and a positioning rod 22 adapted to the positioning hole 37 is slidably connected to the limiting plate 17. The top of the positioning rod 22 is provided with a limiting protrusion 24, and a spring 23 is provided between the limiting protrusion 24 and the limiting plate 17. When fixing the positioning plate 1 to the steel plate of the iron tower, first, the positioning plate 1 is attached to the steel plate of the iron tower, and the positioning groove 21 is aligned with the steel plate of the iron tower. The hexagonal limiting block 14 is rotated by a wrench. Under the action of the transmission belt 15 and the transmission roller 13, the two transmission cylinders 11 rotate synchronously. The threaded rod 16 drives the positioning block 20 to move upward through the connecting rod 19 until the positioning groove 21 is engaged with the steel plate of the iron tower. At this time, the positioning rod 22 is inserted into the positioning hole 37. Under the action of the spring 23, the positioning rod 22 will not slip out of the positioning hole 37.

[0032] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a first rotating shaft 6 is provided at the bottom of the positioning frame 2. The first rotating shaft 6 is rotatably connected to the positioning plate 1. A worm gear 7 is provided at the bottom end of the first rotating shaft 6. A limit seat 8 is provided at the bottom of the positioning plate 1. A worm 9 is rotatably connected to the limit seat 8. A knob 10 is provided at one end of the worm 9. The worm 9 and the worm gear 7 are meshed together. When the knob 10 is rotated, the worm 9 drives the worm gear 7 to rotate. The worm gear 7 drives the first rotating shaft 6 to rotate, thereby adjusting the orientation of the bird deterrent body 3 so that it is aligned with the high-voltage insulator and drives away the birds lingering on the high-voltage insulator.

[0033] In summary, the ultrasonic bird deterrent device for power transmission towers provided in this embodiment allows for angle adjustment of photovoltaic panels 29. When the angle of the photovoltaic panels 29 needs to be adjusted, the drive motor 25 drives the adjustment disk 26 to rotate. The adjustment disk 26 drives multiple adjustment knobs 34 to slide within the adjustment holes 27. The adjustment knobs 34 drive the transmission gear plate 32 to move along the slide bar 36 via the transmission plate 33. The transmission gear plate 32 drives the transmission gear 31 to rotate. The transmission gear 31 drives the photovoltaic panels 29 to rotate via the second rotating shaft 30, thereby simultaneously adjusting the angle of multiple photovoltaic panels 29.

[0034] When fixing the positioning plate 1 to the steel plate of the tower, first attach the positioning plate 1 to the steel plate of the tower, align the positioning groove 21 with the steel plate of the tower, and rotate the hexagonal limit block 14 with a wrench. Under the action of the transmission belt 15 and the transmission roller 13, the two transmission cylinders 11 rotate synchronously. The threaded rod 16 drives the positioning block 20 to move upward through the connecting rod 19 until the positioning groove 21 is engaged with the steel plate of the tower. At this time, insert the positioning rod 22 into the positioning hole 37. Under the action of the spring 23, the positioning rod 22 will not slip out of the positioning hole 37.

[0035] The above description of the embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Therefore, the invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An ultrasonic bird deterrent device for power transmission towers, comprising a positioning plate (1) and a positioning frame (2), wherein a bird deterrent body (3) is disposed within the positioning frame (2), and a flash lamp (4), a photosensitive sensor (5), and a sound wave generator are disposed on the front of the bird deterrent body (3), characterized in that, The top of the positioning frame (2) is provided with multiple positioning seats (28), the inner side of the positioning seat (28) is provided with a photovoltaic power generation panel (29), the bottom of the photovoltaic power generation panel (29) is provided with a second rotating shaft (30), the second rotating shaft (30) and the positioning seat (28) are rotatably connected, and the top of the positioning frame (2) is provided with an adjustment mechanism for controlling the angle change of the photovoltaic power generation panel (29).

2. The ultrasonic bird-repelling device for power transmission towers according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment mechanism includes an adjustment seat (35) disposed on the side of the positioning seat (28), a slide rod (36) disposed on the adjustment seat (35), a transmission gear plate (32) slidably connected on the slide rod (36), and a transmission gear (31) disposed at one end of the second rotating shaft (30), the transmission gear (31) and the transmission gear plate (32) meshing and connected.

3. The ultrasonic bird-repelling device for power transmission towers according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top of the positioning frame (2) is provided with a drive motor (25), and the output end of the drive motor (25) is provided with an adjustment disk (26). Multiple positioning seats (28) are arranged in a ring with equal spacing about the adjustment disk (26). Multiple strip-shaped adjustment holes (27) are evenly distributed on the adjustment disk (26). One end of the transmission tooth plate (32) is provided with a transmission plate (33), and one end of the transmission plate (33) is provided with an adjustment knob (34). The adjustment knob (34) and the adjustment hole (27) are slidably connected.

4. The ultrasonic bird-repelling device for power transmission towers according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two transmission cylinders (11) are symmetrically arranged on the positioning plate (1). The transmission cylinders (11) and the positioning plate (1) are rotatably connected. The transmission cylinder (11) has a threaded hole (12) inside. The threaded hole (12) is engaged with a threaded rod (16). A connecting rod (19) is provided at the bottom of the threaded rod (16). A positioning block (20) is provided at the bottom of the connecting rod (19). A positioning groove (21) adapted to the iron tower cylinder plate is provided on the positioning block (20). A hexagonal limiting block (14) is provided on the outside of the transmission cylinder (11).

5. The ultrasonic bird-repelling device for power transmission towers according to claim 4, characterized in that, The threaded rod (16) is provided with a limiting plate (17) at the top and a limiting rod (18) at the bottom of the limiting plate (17). The limiting rod (18) and the positioning plate (1) are slidably connected. The transmission cylinder (11) is provided with a transmission roller (13) on its side. The two transmission rollers (13) are connected by a transmission belt (15).

6. The ultrasonic bird-repelling device for power transmission towers according to claim 5, characterized in that, The transmission roller (13) is provided with a plurality of positioning holes (37) evenly distributed. The positioning plate (17) is slidably connected with a positioning rod (22) adapted to the positioning hole (37). The top of the positioning rod (22) is provided with a limiting protrusion (24). A spring (23) is provided between the limiting protrusion (24) and the limiting plate (17).

7. The ultrasonic bird-repelling device for power transmission towers according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the positioning frame (2) is provided with a first rotating shaft (6), which is rotatably connected to the positioning plate (1). The bottom end of the first rotating shaft (6) is provided with a worm gear (7), and the bottom of the positioning plate (1) is provided with a limiting seat (8). A worm (9) is rotatably connected to the limiting seat (8), and a knob (10) is provided at one end of the worm (9). The worm (9) and the worm gear (7) are meshed together.