A tower protection device and method

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of power protection facilities, and particularly discloses a tower protection device and method, which comprises a power supply main body, a plurality of corner modules and a plurality of connecting frames. The power supply main body comprises a main shell, the plurality of corner modules are arranged at the plurality of corners of the main shell and connected to the main shell through connecting heads, and an avoiding space for avoiding tower columns is formed between the corner modules and the main shell. The plurality of connecting frames are arranged at the plurality of sides of the main shell and arranged alternately with the corner modules. Each connecting frame connects two adjacent corner modules and at least partially covers the corresponding connecting head, so as to limit the connecting head from being separated from the main shell. The scheme can adapt to the distribution of tower columns, realize modular split installation, reduce installation interference, and improve the connection stability between the corner modules and the main shell.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of power protection facilities technology, and in particular to a tower protection device and method. Background Technology

[0002] Power transmission towers are crucial supporting structures for power transmission lines. Typically located outdoors, they are susceptible to damage from small animals such as rats, which can climb the tower's pillars and braces. When these animals enter the vicinity of electrical equipment or transmission lines, they can impact the wires, cables, and related electrical equipment, potentially causing short circuits or tripping. Therefore, it is necessary to install animal-proof devices on the towers to deter or repel small animals that attempt to climb them.

[0003] Existing pole-mounted animal protection devices typically use protective covers or similar structures to create physical barriers, which are then fixed to the pole using connectors. Some protective covers also employ a combination of fixed and telescopic covers, allowing them to be adjusted to fit poles of different sizes by changing their unfolded dimensions. This type of structure increases the difficulty for small animals to climb the pole, thus providing a degree of physical protection.

[0004] However, unlike ordinary poles, iron towers typically have multiple spaced columns and connecting structures between them. When setting up protective structures around the iron tower, it is not only necessary to create a protective area that can block small animals from passing through, but also to avoid the multiple columns of the iron tower, resulting in low stability after assembly. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of this, the purpose of this application is to provide a tower protection device and method to solve the above problems.

[0006] To achieve the above technical objectives, this application provides a tower protection device, including a power supply main body, multiple corner modules, and multiple connecting frames;

[0007] The power supply unit includes a main housing;

[0008] The multiple corner modules are respectively disposed at the corners of the main housing;

[0009] Each of the corner modules is provided with a connector for connecting to the main housing;

[0010] The corner module is connected to the main housing through the connector, and a clearance space is formed between the corner module and the main housing to avoid the tower column;

[0011] The multiple connecting frames are respectively disposed on multiple sides of the main housing;

[0012] Multiple connecting frames and multiple corner modules are alternately arranged;

[0013] Each of the connecting frames is connected to two adjacent corner modules at both ends, and at least partially covers the connectors of the two adjacent corner modules to prevent the connectors from detaching from the main housing.

[0014] Furthermore, connecting seats are provided on multiple sides of the main housing;

[0015] The plurality of connecting seats are detachably connected to the plurality of connecting frames.

[0016] Furthermore, one of the connector and the connecting frame is provided with a slot, and the other is provided with a plug-in part that is adapted to the slot;

[0017] The plug portion engages with the slot.

[0018] Furthermore, a water-guiding slope is provided on the corner module near the connecting frame;

[0019] The connecting frame is provided with connecting slopes on both sides;

[0020] The connecting inclined surface is connected to the water guiding inclined surface.

[0021] Furthermore, among the plurality of corner modules, at least some of the corner modules are provided with cameras, and at least some of the corner modules are provided with infrared sensors.

[0022] Furthermore, a storage battery and an electronic control module are provided inside the main housing;

[0023] A solar panel is provided on the top side of the main casing;

[0024] The battery is electrically connected to the electronic control module, the solar panel, the camera, and the infrared sensor;

[0025] The electronic control module is electrically connected to the camera and the infrared sensor.

[0026] Furthermore, a deflection module is provided on the bottom side of the main housing;

[0027] The de-energizing module is electrically connected to the electronic control module and the battery;

[0028] The de-escalation module includes at least one of an ultrasonic de-escalation module, a strobe light, a vibrator, and a buzzer.

[0029] Furthermore, the decoy module is electrically connected to the electronic control module;

[0030] The electronic control module is used to detect small animals by the infrared sensor when the camera is in the off state, control the camera to turn on when the infrared sensor detects a small animal, and control the repelling module to work according to the type of small animal identified by the camera.

[0031] Furthermore, at least two cameras are provided;

[0032] The electronic control module is also used to control at least one of the remaining cameras to switch to wide-angle mode when one of the cameras malfunctions, and to control the deflection module to work when the infrared sensor detects a small animal;

[0033] The electronic control module is also used to identify the type of small animal through the camera in wide-angle mode within a preset time, and control the decoy module to work according to the type of small animal after the type of small animal is identified.

[0034] A second aspect of this application provides a method for protecting iron towers, implemented based on the aforementioned iron tower protection device, comprising:

[0035] The area around the tower is monitored using infrared sensors, and the cameras are kept off.

[0036] When the infrared sensor detects a small animal on the tower, the electronic control module controls the camera to turn on and captures an image of the small animal.

[0037] The type of small animal is identified based on the images captured by the camera;

[0038] Depending on the type of the small animal, the electronic control module controls the decoy module to use at least one decoy method to decoy the small animal.

[0039] As can be seen from the above technical solutions, this application provides a tower protection device and method; wherein, the tower protection device includes a power supply main body, multiple corner modules and multiple connecting frames; the power supply main body includes a main shell; the multiple corner modules are respectively disposed at multiple corners of the main shell; each corner module is provided with a connector for connecting to the main shell; the corner module is connected to the main shell through the connector, and a clearance space for avoiding the tower column is formed between the corner module and the main shell; the multiple connecting frames are respectively disposed at multiple sides of the main shell; the multiple connecting frames and the multiple corner modules are alternately arranged; each connecting frame is connected to two adjacent corner modules at both ends, and at least partially covers the connectors of the two adjacent corner modules to restrict the connectors from detaching from the main shell.

[0040] This solution involves installing multiple corner modules at various corners of the main casing of the power supply unit. These corner modules are connected to the main casing via connectors, creating clearance spaces between them to avoid the tower supports. This allows the protective device to be installed according to the distribution of the tower supports, forming corresponding physical protection zones while avoiding interference from the tower supports during installation. Compared to a monolithic protective structure, the modular structure, consisting of the main power supply unit, multiple corner modules, and multiple connecting frames, reduces the size and installation difficulty of individual components, facilitating on-site assembly and disassembly at the tower, and improving post-installation stability.

[0041] Meanwhile, multiple connecting frames and corner modules are alternately arranged. Each connecting frame connects to two adjacent corner modules at both ends and at least partially covers the connectors of the adjacent corner modules. This allows the connecting frames to not only connect adjacent corner modules to form a relatively continuous protective structure but also to provide external constraint on the connectors, preventing them from detaching from the main shell. Therefore, while ensuring easy assembly of each module, it also improves the stability of the connection between the corner modules and the main shell, reducing the risk of loosening of the connections due to long-term outdoor use, vibration, or external forces. This balances the need for tower support clearance, ease of on-site assembly, and the overall structural stability of the protective device. Attached Figure Description

[0042] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application 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 this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0043] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a tower protection device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0044] Figure 2 This is a structural disassembly diagram of a tower protection device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0045] Figure 3 For along Figure 1 A cross-sectional view showing the location of the arrow in the image;

[0046] In the diagram: 1. Power supply unit; 11. Main casing; 12. Connector; 13. Battery; 14. Solar panel; 15. Screw; 2. Corner module; 21. Connector; 22. Clearance space; 23. Water guide slope; 24. Camera; 25. Infrared sensor; 3. Connecting frame; 31. Slot; 32. Connecting slope. Detailed Implementation

[0047] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this application. Based on the embodiments in this application specification, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

[0048] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0049] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a replaceable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0050] Please see Figures 1 to 3 The first aspect of this application provides a tower protection device, which can be installed on transmission towers, distribution towers, or other tower structures with multiple columns to form a protective zone at a predetermined height of the tower, thereby increasing the difficulty for small animals such as rodents and snakes to continue climbing the tower. With further configuration of detection and repellency functions, it can also detect, identify, and actively repel small animals approaching or moving upwards along the tower.

[0051] Specifically, in this embodiment, the tower protection device includes a power supply main body 1, multiple corner modules 2, and multiple connecting frames 3. The power supply main body 1 includes a main housing 11. The main housing 11 constitutes the main mounting structure of the entire protection device and can form an internal space for installing the battery 13, the electronic control module, and other electrical components. When the main housing 11 is installed on the tower, it can be set in the internal area enclosed by multiple tower columns, thereby making full use of the internal space of the tower and preventing the main housing 11 from forming an excessively large protruding structure outward from the tower.

[0052] The main housing 11 can form a polygonal structure when viewed from above. In this embodiment, the main housing 11 is generally rectangular, and has four corners and four sides located between adjacent corners. Correspondingly, four corner modules 2 and four connecting frames 3 can be provided. It should be noted that this application uses "multiple" diagonal modules 2 and connecting frames 3 to generalize, and does not limit their number to four. When the adapted tower structure or the main housing 11 adopts other polygonal structures, the number of corner modules 2 and connecting frames 3 can be increased or decreased accordingly.

[0053] Multiple corner modules 2 are respectively installed at multiple corners of the main housing 11. The corner modules 2 and the power supply body 1 can be manufactured independently and then connected during on-site installation. This avoids the need to pre-fabricate the entire protective device into a large, non-separable enclosure.

[0054] Taking a rectangular main housing 11 as an example, four corner modules 2 are respectively arranged on the periphery of the four corners of the main housing 11. Each pair of adjacent corner modules 2 corresponds to a side of the main housing 11, and a connecting frame 3 is arranged on that side, so that multiple corner modules 2 and multiple connecting frames 3 are alternately arranged along the circumference of the main housing 11.

[0055] Each corner module 2 is provided with a connector 21 for connecting to the main housing 11. The connector 21 is located on both sides of the corner module 2. In this embodiment, the corner module 2 can correspond to the rectangular main housing 11 and be configured as a right-angled rod; the connector 21 is located on both sides of the corner module 2. The connector 21 enables the corner module 2 to establish a structural connection with the main housing 11.

[0056] The connector 21 can be integrally formed with the corner module 2, or it can be manufactured separately and fixed to the corner module 2. The specific form of the connector 21 can be determined according to the actual connection method, as long as it can ensure that the corner module 2 and the main housing 11 maintain a predetermined relative position after installation.

[0057] In one implementation, the connector 21 can be plugged into the main housing 11, for example, into the connector 12 on the main housing 11, and the connection structure between the two can be a snap-fit ​​component. Specifically, the connector 21 provided on each corner module 2 can not only serve as a mechanical connection between the corner module 2 and the main housing 11, but also form an electrical connection between the corner module 2 and the power supply body 1. In application, the connector 21 can be provided with a connector for mechanical connection and an electrical connector for electrical connection. The main housing 11 has a structural connection part that mates with the connector and a connector that mates with the electrical connector at a corresponding position. During the installation of the corner module 2 onto the main housing 11, the connector 21 aligns with the corresponding position on the main housing 11, and the connector connects with the structural connection part on the main housing 11, so that the corner module 2 is held at the corresponding corner of the main housing 11. At the same time, the electrical connector on the connector 21 forms an electrical connection with the corresponding connector on the main housing 11. The corresponding connectors on the main housing 11 can be electrically connected to the battery 13 and the electronic control module via wires installed inside the main housing 11. The camera 24, infrared sensor 25, or other electrical components installed inside the corner module 2 can be connected to the electrical connectors of the connector 21 via the wiring inside the corner module 2. Therefore, after the connector 21 is connected, a power supply path can be established between the battery 13 and the corresponding electrical components on the corner module 2, and a signal transmission path can be established between the electronic control module and the corresponding electrical components as needed. With the above structure, the mechanical and electrical connections of the corner module 2 can be completed simultaneously when it is installed on the main housing 11, without the need for separate external wiring and connection after the corner module 2 has been structurally installed. This helps to reduce wiring and debugging operations on the tower site. When it is necessary to repair or replace the corner module 2, disconnecting the connector 21 from the main housing 11 will simultaneously disconnect the corresponding mechanical and electrical connections, thus facilitating the modular disassembly and replacement of the corner module 2. In addition, after the connecting frame 3 is installed, it at least partially covers the connector 21, which not only restricts the connector 21 from detaching from the main housing 11, but also forms an outer shield and protection for the electrical connection position between the connector 21 and the main housing 11, reducing the possibility of rainwater, foreign objects and external collisions directly affecting the electrical connector and its connection position, thereby taking into account the rapid assembly of the corner module 2, power and signal transmission and protection of the connection position.

[0058] During on-site installation, the main housing 11 can be installed inside the tower first, and then each corner module 2 can be installed at each corner of the main housing 11. The corner modules 2 can be quickly connected and powered through the connector 21. Finally, multiple connecting frames 3 are installed to further constrain the adjacent corner modules 2 and the connector 21, thereby reducing the need for separate on-site operations for structural fixing, wiring, and electrical wiring.

[0059] As another embodiment of the connection structure between the connecting frame 3 and the main housing 11, two slots can be provided at intervals along the vertical direction on each side of the main housing 11, and the upper and lower sides of the connecting frame 3 can form plug-in structures that can mate with the corresponding slots. When installing the connecting frame 3, the upper and lower sides of the connecting frame 3 are inserted into the corresponding two slots, so that the connecting frame 3 is restricted by the main housing 11 in the vertical direction and is held between two adjacent corner modules 2. After the connecting frame 3 is installed in place, its two ends cover the connectors 21 of the two adjacent corner modules 2 to prevent the connectors 21 from coming out. Furthermore, screws 15 can be inserted from the bottom side of the connecting frame 3 upwards, and the screws 15 are connected to the main housing 11 after passing through the connecting frame 3, thereby further locking the connecting frame 3 and the main housing 11 on the basis of the plug-in connection. This structure that combines plug-in and fastening can ensure that the connecting frame 3 is easy to install and disassemble on site, while improving the installation stability of the connecting frame 3 under long-term vibration and external force.

[0060] After the corner module 2 is connected to the main housing 11 via the connector 21, the corner module 2 is not completely attached to the main housing 11. Specifically, a clearance space 22 can be formed between the corner module 2 and the main housing 11. The clearance space 22 is used to avoid the tower column.

[0061] Specifically, when the tower has four main columns, the main shell 11 can be located within the internal area enclosed by the four columns, with four corner modules 2 corresponding to the four columns. Each column is situated within a clearance space 22 formed between a corner module 2 and the main shell 11, ensuring that both the corner module 2 and the main shell 11 can avoid the column. The shape of the clearance space 22 is adapted to the shape of the column. Its actual size can be slightly larger than the space occupied by the column at the corresponding height, allowing the column to smoothly enter or pass through the clearance space 22 while maintaining appropriate installation leeway.

[0062] With the above structure, this solution does not require pre-processing multiple closed mounting holes on a single protective cover according to the position of each tower column. Instead, it can utilize the module spacing between the corner module 2 and the main housing 11 to form an avoidance space 22, thereby reducing the possibility of structural interference between the protective structure and the tower column.

[0063] After the multiple corner modules 2 are installed, they are located near the multiple corners of the main housing 11. In order to further connect adjacent corner modules 2 and improve the connection stability between each corner module 2 and the main housing 11, this embodiment also provides multiple connecting frames 3.

[0064] Multiple connecting frames 3 are respectively disposed on multiple sides of the main housing 11, so multiple connecting frames 3 and multiple corner modules 2 are alternately disposed along the periphery of the main housing 11.

[0065] Taking the rectangular main shell 11 as an example, its circumference can be sequentially formed with corner module 2, connecting frame 3, corner module 2, connecting frame 3, corner module 2, connecting frame 3, corner module 2, and connecting frame 3, so that the four corner modules 2 and the four connecting frames 3 together form a protective structure surrounding the main shell 11 and the tower column.

[0066] Each connecting frame 3 has two adjacent corner modules 2 connected to its two ends, allowing a connecting frame 3 to further connect two adjacent corner modules 2 together. Each corner module 2 is then connected and constrained by the two connecting frames 3 located on its two sides. At the same time, each connecting frame 3 also at least partially covers the connector heads 21 of the two adjacent corner modules 2 to prevent the connector heads 21 from detaching from the main housing 11.

[0067] It should be noted that the "enclosure" mentioned in this embodiment does not require the connecting frame 3 to completely enclose the connector 21, but rather that the connecting frame 3 is at least located on the movement path of the connector 21 as it moves outward away from the main housing 11, thus forming an external barrier and constraint on the connector 21.

[0068] When the corner module 2 is subjected to vibration, impact, or other outward forces, the connector 21 tends to move away from the main housing 11. After the connecting frame 3 is set around the connector 21, it can restrict the connector 21 from moving further outward, thereby forming a further limit beyond the connection between the corner module 2 and the main housing 11.

[0069] Therefore, the connecting frame 3 in this embodiment is not simply used to fill the space between two adjacent corner modules 2, but can also serve to connect adjacent corner modules 2 and restrict the connector 21 from detaching.

[0070] After the multiple connecting frames 3 are installed, the multiple corner modules 2 and multiple connecting frames 3 can jointly form a relatively continuous protective area around the main shell 11, which improves the connection stability of the overall protective structure while adapting to the multi-column structure of the iron tower.

[0071] Furthermore, since the connecting frame 3 at least partially covers the connector 21, it can also provide a certain degree of external shielding for the area where the connector 21 is located. During long-term outdoor use, this can reduce the degree to which the connector 21 is directly affected by rain, collisions with foreign objects, and other external factors.

[0072] Further, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The main housing 11 has multiple connecting seats 12 on its sides. The multiple connecting seats 12 are used to install the corresponding connecting frames 3.

[0073] When the main housing 11 has four sides, corresponding connecting seats 12 can be provided on the four sides respectively, and the four connecting frames 3 correspond to the four connecting seats 12 respectively.

[0074] The connector 12 and the connector frame 3 are detachably connected. This detachable connection allows the connector frames 3 to be installed one by one after the initial installation of the power supply unit 1 and the corner module 2 is completed on site.

[0075] When it is necessary to disassemble or replace a corner module 2, the connection between the adjacent connecting frame 3 and the connecting seat 12 can be disconnected first, the connecting frame 3 can be moved away, thereby releasing the peripheral restriction of the connecting frame 3 on the connector 21, and then the corner module 2 can be disassembled.

[0076] Therefore, the detachable connection between the connector 12 and the connector frame 3 is beneficial to improving the convenience of on-site assembly and subsequent maintenance.

[0077] In one specific embodiment, the connector 12 and the connector frame 3 are connected by a plug-in and snap-fit ​​method to achieve a detachable connection.

[0078] One of the connecting base 12 and the connecting frame 3 is provided with a slot 31, and the other is provided with a plug-in part adapted to the slot 31. When installing the connecting frame 3, the plug-in part is aligned with the corresponding slot 31, and the plug-in part is inserted into the slot 31 along a predetermined installation direction. In this embodiment, the aforementioned plug-in part may refer to the main structure of the connecting base 12. After the plug-in part moves to the predetermined position, the plug-in part and the slot form a snap-fit, thereby preventing the connecting frame 3 from disengaging from the connecting base 12. Then, the connecting frame 3 and the connecting base 12 can be locked together by a locking device such as a screw 15.

[0079] In actual manufacturing, the connecting frame 3 can form an approximately U-shaped cross-sectional structure, so that after installation, the connecting frame 3 can cover the area where the connector 21 and the connector seat 12 are located from the outside. The internal space of the connecting frame 3 can be set according to the position and shape of the connector 21, so that it can both accommodate a part of the connector 21 and form a blockage when the connector 21 moves outward.

[0080] The two ends of the connecting frame 3 extend to the vicinity of the two adjacent corner modules 2, and form a cooperative connection with the adjacent corner modules 2, so that the connecting frame 3, the two adjacent corner modules 2 and the main shell 11 together form a stable local connection structure.

[0081] In one embodiment, in order to improve the drainage performance of the connection area between the connecting frame 3 and the corner module 2, a water guiding slope 23 is provided on the corner module 2 near the connecting frame 3, and a connecting slope 32 is provided on both sides of the connecting frame 3.

[0082] The connecting ramp 32 connects to the corresponding water-guiding ramp 23. Specifically, each connecting frame 3 is located between two adjacent corner modules 2. The connecting frame 3 itself can be tilted so that it forms the aforementioned connecting ramp 32 and connects to the water-guiding ramp 23 on the corner module 2. Correspondingly, the corner module 2 can also be tilted so that its outer end face forms the water-guiding ramp 23.

[0083] The water-guiding slope 23 is inclined relative to the horizontal plane, so that rainwater falling on the corner module 2 near the connecting frame 3 can flow in a predetermined direction along the water-guiding slope 23. After the connecting frame 3 and the corner module 2 are installed in place, the connecting slope 32 and the water-guiding slope 23 are connected to each other, forming a continuous or nearly continuous inclined drainage path at the junction of the connecting frame 3 and the corner module 2.

[0084] During rain, rainwater falling near the connecting frame 3 or corner module 2 can flow along the connecting slope 32 and the water guiding slope 23 to a position away from the connector 21, reducing the accumulation of rainwater in the connection area between the connecting frame 3 and the corner module 2.

[0085] Especially when there are other electrical components or lines in the area where the connector 21 is located, the rainwater can be diverted outward by the water-guiding slope 23 and the connecting slope 32, which can reduce the possibility of rainwater entering the internal connection area along the connection seam.

[0086] Meanwhile, the two connecting ramps 32 on both sides of the connecting frame 3 can also form a geometric fit with the water-guiding ramps 23 of the two adjacent corner modules 2. After the connecting frame 3 is installed in place, the two connecting ramps 32 are located near the two adjacent corner modules 2, which can further restrict the movement of the two corner modules 2 outward from the connecting frame 3. Therefore, in addition to forming a drainage structure, the connecting ramps 32 and the water-guiding ramps 23 can also cooperate with the connecting frame 3 to further limit the corner modules 2.

[0087] In some embodiments, the multiple corner modules 2 can also serve as mounting carriers for the detection components.

[0088] In the plurality of corner modules 2, at least some corner modules 2 are provided with cameras 24 and at least some corner modules 2 are provided with infrared sensors 25. For example, cameras 24 are installed on two corner modules 2 located at one diagonal, and infrared sensors 25 are installed on two corner modules 2 located at the other diagonal.

[0089] The camera 24 and infrared sensor 25 can be set on the bottom side of the corner module 2, so that the detection direction of the camera 24 and infrared sensor 25 is towards the area below the iron tower or the area around the iron tower, so as to detect small animals approaching or climbing from the bottom of the iron tower.

[0090] The corner module 2 can be equipped with a corresponding mounting cavity for installing the wiring or supporting electrical structure required for the camera 24 and infrared sensor 25, so that the relevant wiring is located inside the corner module 2 or other protected areas as much as possible, reducing the length of the wiring directly exposed to the outdoor environment.

[0091] In this embodiment, the infrared sensor 25 is mainly used for front-end target detection, and the camera 24 is mainly used for back-end visual confirmation and target classification. When using the infrared sensor 25 alone for detection, fallen leaves, ribbons, swaying branches and leaves, changes in shadows, or other environmental disturbances in the detection area may generate detection signals. Therefore, this embodiment does not directly use the detection signal generated by the infrared sensor 25 as the sole basis for initiating targeted deportation. After the infrared sensor 25 detects a corresponding active target, it first wakes up the camera 24, which then further acquires the target image and performs visual confirmation. After confirming that the target belongs to a small animal that needs to be deported, the corresponding deportation module is controlled to work according to the identified animal type. By forming a two-stage detection and decision-making relationship through infrared detection, camera wake-up, visual confirmation, and deportation control, the possibility of false triggering caused by relying solely on infrared detection can be reduced, and the situation where the deportation module fails to work due to non-target objects entering the detection area can be reduced. The cooperation between infrared detection and image recognition also helps to improve the device's detection adaptability under different lighting conditions and outdoor environments.

[0092] In one specific embodiment, the device is provided with four corner modules 2. Among them, two corner modules 2 located at both ends of the same diagonal are respectively provided with cameras 24, and the other two corner modules 2 located at both ends of the other diagonal are respectively provided with infrared sensors 25.

[0093] By employing the aforementioned diagonal arrangement, the two cameras 24 can acquire images of the area around the tower from two opposite directions. When the tower's columns, braces, or other structures obstruct part of the field of view of one camera 24, the camera 24 located in the other direction can provide supplementary detection range.

[0094] The two infrared sensors 25 also detect from opposite directions, thereby reducing the possibility that the tower itself will completely block the infrared detection area.

[0095] In practical applications, depending on the size of the tower and the detection requirements, cameras 24 or infrared sensors 25 can be set on more corner modules 2, as long as at least some corner modules 2 are equipped with cameras 24 and at least some corner modules 2 are equipped with infrared sensors 25.

[0096] In one embodiment, the main housing 11 houses a battery 13 and an electronic control module.

[0097] The main housing 11 itself forms an internal space to protect the battery 13 and the electronic control module, so that the battery 13 and the electronic control module can be centrally located in the power supply body 1, instead of being dispersed and installed on the periphery of the protective structure.

[0098] A solar panel 14 is provided on the top side of the main casing 11.

[0099] The solar panel 14 is used to receive sunlight and generate electrical energy through photoelectric conversion. The solar panel 14 is electrically connected to the battery 13, so that the electrical energy generated by the solar panel 14 can supplement or charge the battery 13.

[0100] The battery 13 is electrically connected to the electronic control module, the solar panel 14, the camera 24, and the infrared sensor 25.

[0101] The solar panel 14 is mainly used to provide power to the battery 13, which in turn serves as an energy storage component to provide working power to electrical components such as the electronic control module, camera 24, and infrared sensor 25.

[0102] By installing solar panels 14 and batteries 13, the tower protection device can form a relatively independent power supply system.

[0103] Power transmission towers are typically located outdoors, and some towers are situated at considerable distances from fixed low-voltage power sources. Laying separate power lines for these towers would not only increase construction work but also complicate future line maintenance.

[0104] By utilizing the solar panel 14 installed on the top side of the main housing 11, the battery 13 can be directly powered by on-site solar energy, thereby reducing the protection device's dependence on external power sources.

[0105] During the day or under good sunlight conditions, the solar panel 14 can continuously or intermittently charge the battery 13. At night, on cloudy days, or when the instantaneous solar output is insufficient, the electrical energy stored in the battery 13 can be used to maintain the operation of the infrared sensor 25, the electronic control module, and other electrical components that need to work.

[0106] The electronic control module is electrically connected to both the camera 24 and the infrared sensor 25. The infrared sensor 25 sends detection signals to the electronic control module, which then controls the camera 24 to turn on or off based on the detection signals generated by the infrared sensor 25.

[0107] After the camera 24 is turned on, it acquires images within the corresponding detection area and can determine the type of target within the detection area using existing image recognition technology.

[0108] It should be noted that this application does not impose any particular limitation on the specific image recognition algorithm used by the camera 24. It can use existing mature image recognition technology to compare the images captured by the camera 24 with the pre-set or trained animal image features, thereby determining whether the target in the image belongs to a small animal and the corresponding small animal type.

[0109] In other words, the innovation proposed in this embodiment lies in using the infrared sensor 25 and the camera 24 to form a front-to-back detection relationship, rather than improving the infrared detection technology or the image recognition algorithm itself.

[0110] In one embodiment, a deflection module is provided on the bottom side of the main housing 11. The deflection module is electrically connected to the electronic control module and the battery 13, enabling the deflection module to be powered by the battery 13 and selectively turned on or off under the control of the electronic control module. In this embodiment, by placing the deflection module on the bottom side of the main housing 11, the deflection module can output a corresponding deflection effect towards the lower part of the tower and areas where small animals may approach or climb upwards.

[0111] Meanwhile, the centralized placement of the de-energizing module near the main power supply unit 1 can also reduce the large number of exposed lines and on-site wiring work caused by placing multiple de-energizing components in different locations.

[0112] In applications, the de-escalation module includes at least one of the following: an ultrasonic de-escalation module, a strobe light, a vibrator, and a buzzer. Depending on the actual usage requirements, only one type of de-escalation component may be used, or two, three, or all four types of de-escalation components may be used simultaneously.

[0113] An ultrasonic repulsion module can emit sound wave signals to disturb small animals. In one specific embodiment, the ultrasonic repulsion module can automatically change the output frequency within the range of 15.5kHz to 45.5kHz, so that the sound waves vary within a certain range, reducing the possibility that some animals will gradually adapt after being stimulated by a single fixed frequency for a long time.

[0114] The strobe light is used to output a flashing light signal, which can drive away small animals that approach the tower through visual stimulation.

[0115] The vibrator can output mechanical vibrations, which will cause small animals that are approaching or climbing the tower to feel the vibration stimulation, thereby prompting them to leave.

[0116] A buzzer can output an audible sound signal, which is used to drive away small animals through sound stimulation.

[0117] Different types of small animals may have varying sensitivities to stimuli such as sound waves, bright light, vibration, and audible sounds. Therefore, when configuring multiple different deterrent devices, one or more corresponding deterrent methods can be selected based on the type of small animal identified by camera 24, without having to activate all deterrent devices simultaneously every time an animal is detected.

[0118] The following describes the normal inspection and removal process of the tower protection device.

[0119] In normal standby mode, the infrared sensor 25 remains operational, continuously or periodically detecting the predetermined detection area around the tower.

[0120] In this state, the electronic control module keeps camera 24 off, and the animal removal module is also stopped. Generally, there are no small animals around the tower that need to be removed most of the time. If camera 24 operates continuously for an extended period, it will continuously generate power for image acquisition and processing.

[0121] During the process of camera 24 being turned off, infrared sensor 25 can be used to perform normal pre-detection and keep camera 24 off when no target is detected, thereby reducing the power consumption generated by continuous operation of camera 24.

[0122] When the infrared sensor 25 detects a target within its detection range, it sends a corresponding detection signal to the electronic control module.

[0123] After receiving the detection signal sent by the infrared sensor 25, the electronic control module controls the camera 24 to turn on.

[0124] After the camera 24 is turned on, it captures images of the corresponding area around the tower. At this time, the infrared sensor 25 mainly completes the initial detection, while the camera 24 further uses the captured images to determine whether the target belongs to a small animal that needs to be driven away and the type of the small animal, forming a two-level detection process of infrared pre-detection and camera post-identification.

[0125] For example, after infrared sensor 25 detects a moving target, the target may not necessarily be a small animal that needs to be driven away; there may also be other environmental disturbances such as plastic bags or branches. By further acquiring images through camera 24 and performing image recognition, the infrared detection results can be further confirmed.

[0126] After the camera 24 acquires an image, existing image recognition technology can be used to analyze the image to determine the type of small animal. Once the corresponding small animal type can be identified, the electronic control module controls the decoy module to work based on the identified small animal type.

[0127] The repulsion module can select at least one of ultrasonic repulsion, flash repulsion, vibration repulsion, and buzzer repulsion based on the pre-established correspondence between small animal types and repulsion methods.

[0128] For example, for one type of small animal, the ultrasonic repulsion module can be activated; for another type of animal, the strobe light can be activated; for animals that require combined stimulation for repulsion, the ultrasonic repulsion module and the strobe light can be activated simultaneously, or multiple other repulsion components can be selected to work in combination.

[0129] The correspondence between specific small animal types and specific removal methods can be predetermined based on the actual application area, local common animal species, and related animal habits. This application does not require the use of a unique correspondence rule.

[0130] By adopting the above control method, each repulsion component can operate as needed based on actual detection conditions. On the one hand, this reduces unnecessary energy consumption, and on the other hand, it reduces the possibility of animals gradually adapting to a single repulsion method due to prolonged and repeated use.

[0131] After the expulsion is completed, the corresponding expulsion module can be controlled to stop working, and the camera 24 can be turned off again, so that the infrared sensor 25 can continue to maintain normal detection, and the device can enter the low-power standby state again.

[0132] The working method provided in this embodiment, in conjunction with the power supply system formed by the solar panel 14 and the battery 13, enables the high-power camera 24 and the deflection module to operate only after the corresponding target is actually detected, thereby improving the utilization efficiency of the stored energy in the battery 13.

[0133] This embodiment can also include at least two cameras 24. When two cameras 24 are provided, they can be located on two different corner modules 2. For example, they can be located on two corner modules 2 at opposite ends of the same diagonal, allowing the two cameras 24 to observe the area around the tower from opposite directions.

[0134] During normal operation, the two cameras 24 can work separately or together as needed for control.

[0135] When one of the cameras 24 malfunctions, the electronic control module controls at least one of the remaining working cameras 24 to switch to wide-angle mode.

[0136] The wide-angle mode referred to here means that the normally functioning camera 24 expands its effective image acquisition range to compensate to some extent for the detection area originally covered by the malfunctioning camera 24.

[0137] The specific optical structure or image processing method used by the camera 24 to achieve the wide-angle mode can be any existing mature camera technology, and this application does not impose any particular restrictions on this.

[0138] Even after one of the cameras 24 malfunctions, the infrared sensor 25 continues to detect.

[0139] When the infrared sensor 25 detects a small animal, the electronic control module can control the decoy module to work first, and carry out preliminary decoy of the small animal that has entered the detection area or the vicinity of the tower.

[0140] Meanwhile, the normal camera 24, in wide-angle mode, continues to capture images of the corresponding area within a preset time and attempts to identify the type of small animal.

[0141] If the type of small animal is successfully identified within the preset time, the electronic control module will further control the decoy module to work based on the identified type of small animal.

[0142] For example, in the early stages of a malfunction, one or more preset decoy methods can be activated to decoy the target as quickly as possible; after the wide-angle camera 24 successfully identifies the target type, the decoy method being used can be adjusted according to the type of small animal identified, so that it can be transformed into a more targeted decoy state.

[0143] Even if one of the cameras 24 malfunctions, the tower protection device will not completely lose its active detection and repelling capabilities.

[0144] Infrared sensor 25 can still perform initial target detection, the remaining normal camera 24 can expand the detection range through wide-angle mode, and the de-escalation module can still work according to the detection and identification results, thus enabling the device to have a certain fault degradation operation capability.

[0145] The following describes the on-site installation process of the tower protection device.

[0146] Before installation, the appropriate power supply unit 1, corner module 2, and connecting frame 3 can be selected based on the number of columns of the tower to be installed, the distance between the columns, the cross-sectional dimensions of the columns, and the location of the protective device to be installed.

[0147] The construction workers first moved the main power supply unit 1 to the designated installation position on the tower and positioned the main casing 11 between multiple tower columns. Then, they installed the corner modules 2 in sequence.

[0148] When installing a corner module 2, the corresponding tower column is made to enter or be located in the clearance space 22 reserved between the corner module 2 and the main shell 11, and then the connector 21 on the corner module 2 is connected to the main shell 11.

[0149] Install the remaining corner modules 2 in sequence as described above, so that the multiple corner modules 2 are located at multiple corners of the main housing 11.

[0150] After the corner modules 2 are installed, install multiple connecting frames 3 separately.

[0151] When installing each connecting frame 3, make the connecting frame 3 correspond to one side of the main housing 11, and make the two ends of the connecting frame 3 correspond to the two adjacent corner modules 2 respectively.

[0152] Then, the plug-in part between the connector 12 and the connector frame 3 is inserted into the corresponding slot, and the plug-in part is engaged with the slot, so that the connector frame 3 is installed on the corresponding side of the main housing 11.

[0153] After the connecting frame 3 is installed in place, its two ends are connected to two adjacent corner modules 2 respectively, and at least partially cover the connectors 21 of the two corner modules 2.

[0154] The connecting slopes 32 on both sides of the connecting frame 3 are respectively connected to the water guiding slopes 23 on the two adjacent corner modules 2.

[0155] After all the connecting frames 3 are installed, the multiple corner modules 2 and the multiple connecting frames 3 form a modular protection area around the main shell 11 and the tower column.

[0156] This installation process does not require fitting the large overall enclosure onto the outside of the tower. Instead, the main shell 11, corner modules 2, and connecting frames 3 can be transported to the site and assembled sequentially.

[0157] Because different components can be transported separately, the size and weight of individual transport and installation components can be reduced, making it particularly suitable for complex internal spaces of iron towers or installation operations at heights.

[0158] When a corner module 2 needs maintenance or replacement, one or two connecting frames 3 adjacent to that corner module 2 can be removed first to release the external restriction of the connecting frame 3 on the connector 21. Then, the connection between the connector 21 and the main housing 11 can be released, and the corresponding corner module 2 can be removed. If only a connecting frame 3 is damaged, the detachable connection between the connecting frame 3 and the connecting seat 12 can be released, and the connecting frame 3 can be replaced individually without removing the entire protective device. When the camera 24 or infrared sensor 25 installed on the corner module 2 needs maintenance, it can also be maintained by partial disassembly and assembly according to the corresponding structure.

[0159] The battery 13 and the electronic control module inside the main housing 11 are centrally located in the power supply unit 1, which enables the main electronic control components to be centrally protected and maintained.

[0160] The solar panel 14 is installed on the top side of the main housing 11, and its surface can be cleaned, inspected or replaced as needed.

[0161] The drive-off module is centrally located on the bottom side of the main housing 11, enabling multiple drive-off components to share the power supply and control lines near the main power supply 1, reducing the wiring work required for multiple drive-off components to be installed independently at different locations on the tower.

[0162] This embodiment also provides a tower protection method based on the above-mentioned tower protection device, including the following steps:

[0163] S1. The infrared sensor 25 is used to detect the area around the tower, and the camera 24 is kept in the off state.

[0164] S2. When the infrared sensor 25 detects a small animal on the tower, the electronic control module controls the camera 24 to turn on and captures an image of the small animal.

[0165] S3. Identify the type of small animal based on the images captured by camera 24;

[0166] S4. Depending on the type of small animal, the electric control module controls the decoy module to use at least one decoy method to decoy the small animal.

[0167] Specifically, under normal operating conditions, the infrared sensor 25 detects the area around the tower and controls the camera 24 to be turned off.

[0168] The infrared sensor 25 can continuously or at predetermined intervals detect whether there are active targets in its coverage area.

[0169] When the infrared sensor 25 does not detect a target, the camera 24 and the deflection module do not need to operate continuously, thereby reducing the power consumption of the device in standby mode.

[0170] When the infrared sensor 25 detects a small animal on or around the iron tower, it outputs a detection signal to the electronic control module.

[0171] The electronic control module responds to the corresponding detection signal and controls camera 24 to turn on. After camera 24 is turned on, it captures images of the corresponding small animal.

[0172] Subsequently, the type of small animal is identified based on the images captured by camera 24. Image recognition can be achieved using existing animal image recognition methods. For example, the captured target image can be compared with pre-stored images of different animals or corresponding animal characteristics to determine the type of the target.

[0173] Once the type of small animal is determined, the electronic control module controls the decoy module to use at least one decoy method to drive the small animal away, based on the type of small animal.

[0174] The repulsion method may include at least one of ultrasonic repulsion, flash repulsion, vibration repulsion, and buzzer repulsion.

[0175] In one operating mode, different animal types are pre-assigned different deterrent methods. When camera 24 identifies a certain animal, the electronic control module calls the corresponding deterrent method.

[0176] In another approach, two or more methods can be selected simultaneously for a particular animal to improve the expulsion effect.

[0177] After the expulsion process is completed, the camera 24 can be controlled to shut down again, and the expulsion module can be stopped. Then, the infrared sensor 25 can continue to detect. This forms a hierarchical control structure throughout the entire operation, with the infrared sensor 25 as the normal detection component, the camera 24 as the subsequent identification component, and the expulsion module as the execution component.

[0178] When one camera 24 malfunctions, the remaining working cameras 24 can switch to wide-angle mode.

[0179] Infrared sensor 25 continues its normal detection. Once a small animal is detected, the electronic control module activates the decoy module and uses camera 24 in wide-angle mode to continue identifying the type of small animal for a preset time.

[0180] After identifying the type of small animal, the system controls the de-escalation module to select the appropriate de-escalation method based on the identification results, thereby maintaining basic detection and de-escalation capabilities even if the camera 24 experiences partial malfunction.

[0181] It should be noted that the aforementioned infrared detection, camera image acquisition, and image recognition can all be implemented using existing technologies in this field. This application does not require a specific infrared judgment algorithm, a specific neural network model, or a specific image classification algorithm as a necessary condition.

[0182] In the embodiments provided in this application, the working timing relationship between the infrared sensor 25, the camera 24, the electronic control module and the de-escaping module can be utilized to enable the infrared sensor 25 to undertake continuous detection work, while the relatively high power consumption camera 24 can be turned on as needed according to the infrared detection results, and different de-escaping methods can be controlled according to the type of small animal identified by the camera 24.

[0183] Therefore, even if different models of infrared sensors 25, cameras 24, or different mature image recognition algorithms are used, as long as the detection, recognition, and removal logic described above is still followed, the technical solution of this application can be implemented.

[0184] In this embodiment, the power supply main body 1, multiple corner modules 2, and multiple connecting frames 3 work together to form a modular protective structure between and around the multiple columns of the tower. Specifically, a clearance space 22 is formed between the corner modules 2 and the main shell 11, allowing the tower columns to be avoided by the protective structure. The multiple connecting frames 3 are located between adjacent corner modules 2, connecting adjacent corner modules 2 and covering the connector 21, thus further restricting the connector 21.

[0185] The connector 12 and the connector frame 3 are detachably connected, allowing multiple modules to be quickly assembled on-site and facilitating later partial disassembly and maintenance. The snap-fit ​​structure between the slot and the plug further simplifies the installation process of the connector frame 3.

[0186] The water-guiding slope 23 and the connecting slope 32 are connected to each other, forming an inclined drainage structure in the connection area of ​​the corner module 2 and the connecting frame 3, reducing the possibility of rainwater accumulating in the connection area for a long time.

[0187] Camera 24 and infrared sensor 25 are installed on some corner modules 2, so that multiple corner modules 2 simultaneously form a distributed installation position for detection components. By utilizing the spatial positions of different corner modules 2, the environment around the tower can be detected from different directions.

[0188] The main housing 11 houses a battery 13 and an electronic control module, and a solar panel 14 is installed on the top side. The solar panel 14 can be used to supplement the battery 13 with power, and the battery 13 can be used to supply power to the corresponding detection and drive-off components.

[0189] The repulsion module is located on the bottom side of the main housing 11. It can select at least one of ultrasonic repulsion, flashing repulsion, vibration repulsion and buzzing repulsion according to the type of small animal identified by the camera 24, thereby forming an active repulsion function.

[0190] Therefore, this application can integrate modular physical protection, connection position limiting and protection, solar power supply, infrared detection, camera recognition and multi-mode expulsion into the same tower protection device based on the multi-column structure of the tower, while reducing the difficulty of on-site installation and later maintenance through the split structure.

[0191] As one implementation method, the tower protection method provided in this embodiment can utilize an infrared sensor 25, a camera 24, an electronic control module, and a repelling module to form a hierarchical detection and targeted repelling mechanism. Specifically, the infrared sensor 25 primarily performs routine detection, the camera 24 primarily performs target confirmation and small animal type identification, and the repelling module executes corresponding repelling actions based on the identified small animal type. This front-to-back coordination avoids the camera 24 and multiple repelling components from operating continuously for extended periods, reducing energy consumption while also allowing for the selection of different repelling methods for different small animals, thus improving the targeting of the repelling process.

[0192] Under normal operating conditions, the electronic control module controls the infrared sensor 25 to remain in detection mode and keeps the camera 24 in a switched-off state. The infrared sensor 25 can continuously or periodically detect a predetermined area around the tower. When no moving target is detected within the detection area, neither the camera 24 nor the deflection module needs to be activated. The device mainly maintains the basic operation of the infrared sensor 25 and the electronic control module, thereby reducing the continuous power consumption of the battery 13.

[0193] When a mouse, squirrel, bird, snake, or other moving target enters the detection area of ​​the infrared sensor 25, at least one infrared sensor 25 generates a corresponding detection signal and sends it to the electronic control module. It should be noted that at this stage, the infrared sensor 25 is mainly used to determine that a moving target requiring further confirmation has appeared within the detection area; it does not necessarily need to directly determine whether the target is a mouse, squirrel, bird, or snake. After receiving the detection signal generated by the infrared sensor 25, the electronic control module controls at least one camera 24 to activate, and the camera 24 acquires images of the detection area.

[0194] After camera 24 acquires the target image, existing animal image recognition technologies can be used for identification. For example, image features or recognition models corresponding to target animals such as rodents, squirrels, birds, and snakes can be stored in advance in the electronic control module or a data storage unit that works with the electronic control module. After acquiring the target image, the contours, body shapes, movement states, and other image features that can be used for animal classification in the image are analyzed to obtain the corresponding small animal type. The above image recognition process itself can use mature technologies already available in the field. This embodiment mainly uses the image recognition results to further determine the repulsion strategy, without limiting it to using a specific image recognition algorithm.

[0195] To enable different animal types to be handled with different deterrence methods, a mapping between animal type and deterrence method can be pre-established in the electronic control module. For example, the identification results can be categorized into multiple types, such as rodents, squirrels and other rodents, birds, snakes, and undetermined types, and one or more deterrence methods can be assigned to each category. This mapping can be pre-written into the electronic control module when the device leaves the factory, or it can be adjusted based on the common animal species in the protected area and the actual deterrence effect on site.

[0196] For example, when camera 24 identifies a relatively small rodent, such as a mouse, entering the protected area of ​​the tower, it can control the ultrasonic repelling module and vibrator to operate. The ultrasonic repelling module can automatically adjust its frequency within the range of 15.5kHz to 45.5kHz, ensuring that the output sound wave does not remain at a single fixed frequency for an extended period. Simultaneously, the vibrator can be activated, causing the main housing 11 or the protective structure connected to it to vibrate accordingly. In this way, for rodents that have already entered the base of the tower or are climbing up the tower pillars, the continuous and varied acoustic stimulation from the ultrasonic waves, combined with the further stimulation from the mechanical vibrations generated near the protective structure of the tower, will prompt the rodents to leave the area. In one embodiment, a buzzer can also be activated simultaneously as needed to further enhance the repelling effect through audible sound, while a strobe light can be selectively activated as an auxiliary repelling structure.

[0197] When camera 24 identifies a target as a relatively large rodent such as a squirrel, it can use two or more of the following combinations to drive the squirrel away: an ultrasonic repelling module, a buzzer, and a strobe light. For example, the ultrasonic repelling module can be activated first, along with the buzzer, to simultaneously create acoustic and audible stimuli within the detection area. If, within a predetermined time, camera 24 still detects the squirrel continuing to linger or climb upwards, the strobe light is activated to further increase the repelling stimulus through periodic or discontinuous flashing of strong light. In another embodiment, the ultrasonic repelling module, buzzer, and strobe light can be activated simultaneously. This avoids having to activate all repelling components for all targets, allowing a pre-set combination strategy to be invoked based on the identified animal type.

[0198] When camera 24 identifies a bird as the target, it can prioritize controlling the strobe light and buzzer. Birds may fly in from around the tower or perch on its structure. In this case, the vibrator acts on the protective structure itself, but the target bird may not always remain in contact with the structure. Therefore, in one implementation, a strobe light can be used first to create a strong visual stimulus, followed by a buzzer to create a combined sound and light deterrent. If the device is also equipped with an ultrasonic deterrent module, ultrasonic deterrent can be used as an auxiliary method in combination with the strobe light or buzzer. The electronic control module can invoke the appropriate deterrent strategy based on the bird target identified by camera 24, for example, controlling the strobe light and buzzer to operate simultaneously for a preset time, and then using camera 24 again to determine if the bird has left. If the target has left, the corresponding deterrent components are turned off and camera 24 is turned off again; if the target remains, an ultrasonic deterrent module can be added for combined deterrent.

[0199] When camera 24 identifies a snake as the target, in one implementation, a vibrator can be activated first, and a buzzer or strobe light can be used in conjunction as needed. Since snakes typically maintain contact with structures when crawling along tower pillars, supports, or structures connected to the ground, the vibrator can be used to generate mechanical vibrations in the protective device or the corresponding structure, interfering with snakes approaching or climbing. If camera 24 determines that the snake continues to approach the protected area, the buzzer or strobe light can be activated further, expanding the repelling effect from a single vibration to a combined action of multiple stimuli. When an ultrasonic repelling module is configured, ultrasonic repelling can also be incorporated into the snake-specific repelling strategy based on the effectiveness of the application.

[0200] Therefore, in a specific embodiment, the following control relationships can be pre-set: when a rodent is identified, the ultrasonic repelling module and vibrator are activated; when a squirrel or other rodent is identified, the ultrasonic repelling module and buzzer are activated, and a strobe light is added as needed; when a bird is identified, the strobe light and buzzer are activated, and an ultrasonic repelling module can be added as needed; when a snake is identified, the vibrator is activated, and a buzzer or strobe light is used in conjunction as needed. The above correspondence is mainly used to illustrate the implementation of calling different repelling structures according to different small animal types, and does not mean that each animal can only use the listed unique repelling combination. In practical applications, under different regional conditions, different tower surrounding environments, or different seasonal conditions, the correspondence between animal types and repelling methods can be modified according to the common local animal species and the actual repelling effect.

[0201] To further improve the deterrence effect, the electronic control module can also adopt a tiered deterrence method. Taking a rodent as an example, the first stage can activate the ultrasonic deterrence module, using a camera 24 to determine if the rodent has left within a preset time. If the rodent has left, the deterrence stops. If the rodent is still in the detection area, the second stage begins, activating the vibrator while the ultrasonic deterrence module continues operating. If the target still hasn't left after the second stage, a buzzer or strobe light can be activated. This tiered deterrence control logic avoids immediately activating all deterrence components every time a small animal is detected, thus balancing deterrence effectiveness and power consumption.

[0202] Similar step-by-step deterrence logic can be used for squirrels, birds, and snakes. For example, for birds, the first stage could involve activating a flashing light, followed by adding a buzzer if the target is still detected after a preset time. For snakes, a vibrator could be activated initially, followed by a buzzer or other deterrence methods if the target remains. The electronic control module continuously acquires images of the corresponding area via camera 24, and can then determine whether to escalate the deterrence intensity or terminate the current deterrence process based on whether the target continues to be present.

[0203] Furthermore, it is also necessary to consider situations where the infrared sensor 25 has detected a moving target, but the camera 24 is temporarily unable to accurately identify the target type. Reasons for this inability to identify the target may include the target only partially entering the field of view of the camera 24, the tower pillar or diagonal support obstructing the target, the target moving at a high speed, poor ambient lighting conditions, or the image acquired by the camera 24 temporarily not meeting the classification criteria.

[0204] To address this, the electronic control module can be configured with a general deterrence strategy for situations where animal identification is not possible. When the infrared sensor 25 has detected a moving target and the camera 24 has been activated, but the specific animal type cannot be determined within the first preset identification time, the electronic control module can first control the deterrence module to operate using at least one preset general deterrence method, rather than completely refraining from deterrence simply because the animal cannot be classified.

[0205] For example, in one implementation, the ultrasonic repelling module and the strobe light can be configured as a universal repelling combination. When the camera 24 cannot determine whether the target is a rodent, squirrel, bird, or snake within a first preset recognition time, the ultrasonic repelling module and the strobe light are activated for temporary repelling, while the camera 24 continues to acquire target images. If the camera 24 obtains a clearer image and successfully identifies the type of small animal during the temporary repelling process, the electronic control module ends the universal repelling state based on the recognition result and switches to a targeted repelling strategy corresponding to the identified type of small animal.

[0206] For example, if the target cannot be identified initially, both the ultrasonic repelling module and the strobe light can be activated simultaneously. If the camera 24 subsequently identifies the target as a rodent, the strobe light, which no longer needs to be used, can be turned off, and the ultrasonic repelling module can be activated or kept running, while a vibrator can be added. If the target is subsequently identified as a bird, the strobe light can remain running, and a buzzer can be added according to the corresponding strategy. The above general repelling strategy can provide temporary protection when the identification result is unclear, and can be converted into targeted repelling once the identification result is clear.

[0207] In another implementation, even in the unidentifiable state, multiple deterrent structures, including the ultrasonic deterrent module, strobe light, vibrator, and buzzer, can be activated to perform a short-term comprehensive deterrent against unknown targets entering the protected area. Considering that the simultaneous operation of multiple deterrent structures would increase power consumption, this comprehensive deterrent is preferably maintained for only a predetermined time and should not be continuously operated when the target is unidentifiable for an extended period.

[0208] In this embodiment, if the camera 24 fails to acquire an image sufficient to determine the animal type within a preset time, the decoy module can first operate according to the general decoy strategy. If it still cannot identify the animal within the set time, it is determined that the object is not alive or that the decoy module cannot effectively decoy it, thereby stopping the current round of decoy and restoring the device to the initial monitoring state where the infrared sensor 25 is in detection and the camera 24 is off. This avoids the continuous ineffective operation of the ultrasonic decoy module, strobe light, vibrator, and buzzer when identification fails for a long time due to target obstruction, environmental interference, or other reasons.

[0209] Furthermore, when at least two cameras 24 are installed, if one camera 24 malfunctions, the electronic control module controls at least one remaining camera 24 to switch to wide-angle mode. At this time, the infrared sensor 25 continues to detect. Once the infrared sensor 25 detects a moving target, the electronic control module can first control the deflection module to execute a preset general deflection strategy, while simultaneously enabling the wide-angle camera 24 to continuously acquire target images. Within a preset time, if the wide-angle camera 24 successfully identifies the target as a rodent, it switches to ultrasonic and vibration deflection corresponding to rodents; if it identifies a bird, it switches to strobe and buzzer deflection; if it identifies a snake, it switches to the corresponding combination primarily using vibration deflection; and if it identifies a squirrel or other rodent, it controls the corresponding deflection structure according to a pre-stored rodent deflection strategy.

[0210] If the type of small animal cannot be determined after a preset time, the general decoy process can be stopped, and the relevant structures can be returned to standby mode to avoid continuously consuming the battery 13's power if the camera 24 malfunctions and cannot accurately identify the target for an extended period. The infrared sensor 25 continues to detect, and when a moving target is detected again, the detection and decoy process under the aforementioned malfunction condition can be restarted.

[0211] Through the above control method, a complete closed-loop working process is formed between the infrared sensor 25, the camera 24, and the de-escalation module. Under normal circumstances, the infrared sensor 25 first performs low-power detection. After detecting an active target, it activates the camera 24. The camera 24 further confirms the target and identifies the animal type. Subsequently, the electronic control module selects one or more de-escalation structures according to the animal type. If the animal type cannot be identified immediately, a general de-escalation strategy can be used first and identification can continue. After successful identification, targeted de-escalation is initiated. If identification continues to fail, de-escalation stops after a preset time and the system returns to standby mode. When some cameras 24 malfunction, the wide-angle mode of the remaining cameras 24 is used to continue the same identification and de-escalation process.

[0212] In this embodiment, the ultrasonic repulsion module, strobe light, vibrator, and buzzer do not operate independently and continuously without differentiation. Instead, their working status is jointly determined by the infrared detection results and the animal type identification results from camera 24. This allows for the selection of different repulsion combinations for different targets such as rodents, squirrels, birds, and snakes. It also provides general temporary repulsion measures when a specific animal type cannot be identified temporarily, and promptly terminates ineffective repulsion when identification continues to fail, thus forming a relatively complete detection, identification, decision-making, repulsion, and reset control process.

[0213] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. However, any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A tower protection device, characterized in that, It includes a power supply main body (1), multiple corner modules (2) and multiple connecting frames (3); The power supply unit (1) includes a main housing (11); The multiple corner modules (2) are respectively disposed at the corners of the main housing (11); Each of the corner modules (2) is provided with a connector (21) for connecting to the main housing (11). The corner module (2) is connected to the main shell (11) through the connector (21), and a clearance space (22) is formed between the corner module (2) and the main shell (11) to avoid the tower column. The multiple connecting frames (3) are respectively disposed on multiple sides of the main housing (11); Multiple connecting frames (3) and multiple corner modules (2) are alternately arranged; Each of the connecting frames (3) is connected to two adjacent corner modules (2) at both ends, and at least partially covers the connectors (21) of the two adjacent corner modules (2) to restrict the connectors (21) from detaching from the main housing (11).

2. The tower protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main housing (11) is provided with connecting seats (12) on multiple sides respectively. The plurality of connecting seats (12) are detachably connected to the plurality of connecting frames (3).

3. The tower protection device according to claim 2, characterized in that, One of the connecting seat (12) and the connecting frame (3) is provided with a slot (31), and the other is provided with a plug-in part that is adapted to the slot; The plug portion engages with the slot (31).

4. The tower protection device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The corner module (2) is provided with a water guiding slope (23) near the connecting frame (3); The connecting frame (3) has connecting inclined surfaces (32) on both sides respectively; The connecting inclined surface (32) is connected to the water guiding inclined surface (23).

5. The tower protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Of the multiple corner modules (2), at least some of the corner modules are provided with a camera (24), and at least some of the corner modules are provided with an infrared sensor (25).

6. The tower protection device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The main housing (11) is equipped with a storage battery (13) and an electronic control module; A solar panel (14) is provided on the top side of the main housing (11). The battery (13) is electrically connected to the electronic control module, the solar panel (14), the camera (24), and the infrared sensor (25). The electronic control module is electrically connected to the camera (24) and the infrared sensor (25).

7. The tower protection device according to claim 6, characterized in that, A drive-away module is provided on the bottom side of the main housing (11); The drive-off module is electrically connected to the electronic control module and the storage battery (13). The de-escalation module includes at least one of an ultrasonic de-escalation module, a strobe light, a vibrator, and a buzzer.

8. The tower protection device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The drive-off module is electrically connected to the electronic control module; The electronic control module is used to detect the camera (24) through the infrared sensor (25) when the camera (24) is in the off state, and to control the camera (24) to turn on when the infrared sensor (25) detects a small animal, and to control the repelling module to work according to the type of small animal identified by the camera (24).

9. The tower protection device according to claim 8, characterized in that, At least two cameras (24) are provided; The electronic control module is also used to control at least one of the remaining cameras (24) to switch to wide-angle mode when one of the cameras (24) malfunctions, and to control the decoy module to work when the infrared sensor (25) detects a small animal; The electronic control module is also used to identify the type of small animal through the camera (24) in wide-angle mode within a preset time, and to control the decoy module to work according to the type of small animal after the type of small animal is identified.

10. A method for protecting iron towers, characterized in that, Implemented based on the tower protection device according to any one of claims 7 to 9, comprising: The infrared sensor (25) is used to detect the area around the tower, and the camera (24) is kept off. When the infrared sensor (25) detects a small animal on the tower, the electronic control module controls the camera (24) to turn on and captures an image of the small animal. The type of small animal is identified based on the images captured by the camera (24); Depending on the type of the small animal, the electronic control module controls the decoy module to use at least one decoy method to decoy the small animal.

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