Lightning protection equipment with counting and communication functions

By integrating MCU circuits, lightning strike counting circuits and communication circuits in lightning protection equipment, the problem that existing lightning protection equipment cannot count and display the number of lightning strikes and lacks communication functions is solved, and the functions of lightning strikes statistics, data output and remote monitoring are realized.

CN222775974UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-18NANJING NINGPU LIGHTNING PROTECTION EQUIP MFG CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421531647.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-29
Publication Date
2025-04-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-29

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Technical Problem

The existing lightning protection equipment has a single function, and cannot count and display the number of lightning strikes. It lacks communication functions, making it difficult to remote monitoring.

Method used

A lightning protection device with counting communication functions is designed, including the upper cover body and the lower cover body, integrated MCU circuit, lightning counting circuit and communication circuit, which can count and display the number of lightning strikes, and output lightning strike data through the communication function, supporting remote monitoring.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the statistics and display of the number of lightning strikes, and timely outputs lightning strike data, which facilitates remote monitoring and improves the monitoring convenience of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses lightning protection equipment with counting and communication functions. A plurality of first groove bodies and a plurality of second groove bodies are formed in the back of an upper cover body; the lower cover body is provided with a first wiring locking assembly at a position corresponding to the first groove body, and the lower cover body is provided with a second wiring locking assembly at a position corresponding to the second groove body. A first circuit board is arranged between the upper cover body and the lower cover body; the upper cover body is further provided with a display window, and a second circuit board is arranged in the display window. The first circuit board is integrated with an MCU circuit, a lightning stroke counting circuit and a communication circuit. A display circuit is integrated on the second circuit board; the lightning stroke counting circuit is electrically connected with the MCU circuit, and the lightning stroke counting circuit is used for counting lightning strokes; the communication circuit is electrically connected with the MCU circuit, and the communication circuit is used for transmitting lightning stroke data; the display circuit is electrically connected with the MCU circuit, and the display circuit is used for displaying the number of lightning strokes. According to the utility model, the lightning protection effect can be achieved, the number of lightning strokes can be displayed, and remote monitoring is facilitated.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a lightning protection device with counting and communication functions, belonging to the technical field of lightning protection devices. Background Art

[0002] A lightning arrester, also called a surge protector, is an electronic device that provides safety protection for various electronic equipment, instruments, and communication lines. When a spike current or voltage suddenly occurs in an electrical circuit or communication line due to external interference, it can conduct and shunt in a very short time, thereby preventing the surge from damaging other equipment in the circuit.

[0003] The existing lightning arrester has a relatively simple function, usually only plays a lightning protection effect, and cannot count and display the number of lightning strikes. It does not have a communication function and cannot output lightning strike data in a timely manner, which is not convenient for remote monitoring. In order to realize the counting and communication functions of lightning protection equipment, it is necessary to design a lightning protection equipment structure solution suitable for counting and communication. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to provide a lightning protection device with counting and communication functions, so as to realize the counting and communication functions of the lightning protection device and solve the problem of inconvenient monitoring in traditional solutions.

[0005] The utility model solves the above technical problems with the following technical solutions: A lightning protection device with counting and communication functions, comprising an upper cover and a lower cover; a plurality of first slots and a plurality of second slots are formed on the back of the upper cover; a first wiring locking assembly is provided at a position of the lower cover corresponding to the first slot, and a second wiring locking assembly is provided at a position of the lower cover corresponding to the second slot;

[0006] A first circuit board is disposed between the upper cover body and the lower cover body; the upper cover body is also provided with a display window, and a second circuit board is disposed inside the display window;

[0007] The first circuit board is integrated with an MCU circuit, a lightning strike counting circuit and a communication circuit; the second circuit board is integrated with a display circuit; the lightning strike counting circuit is electrically connected to the MCU circuit, and the lightning strike counting circuit is used to count lightning strikes; the communication circuit is electrically connected to the MCU circuit, and the communication circuit is used to transmit lightning strike data; the display circuit is electrically connected to the MCU circuit, and the display circuit is used to display the number of lightning strikes.

[0008] As a preferred solution for the lightning protection device with counting communication function, a first partition plate is provided between two adjacent first slots; a first card slot is formed between two adjacent first wiring locking assemblies, and the first partition plate is placed in the first card slot.

[0009] As a preferred solution for the lightning protection device with counting communication function, a second partition plate is provided between two adjacent second slots; a second card slot is formed between two adjacent second wiring locking assemblies, and the second partition plate is placed in the second card slot.

[0010] As a preferred solution for lightning protection equipment with counting communication function, the first wiring locking assembly includes a first locking bracket, a first locking block and a first locking screw; one end of the first locking bracket is inserted into the first locking block, and the other end of the first locking bracket is fixedly connected to the upper cover body through the first locking screw.

[0011] As a preferred solution for lightning protection equipment with counting communication function, the second wiring locking assembly includes a second locking bracket, a second locking block and a second locking screw; one end of the second locking bracket is inserted into the second locking block, and the other end of the second locking bracket is fixedly connected to the upper cover body through the second locking screw.

[0012] As a preferred solution for the lightning protection device with counting and communication function, a counting coil is connected to the second locking bracket, and the lead of the counting coil is connected to the lightning counting circuit on the first circuit board.

[0013] As a preferred solution for the lightning protection device with counting and communication function, the first circuit board also integrates a switching circuit, the switching circuit is electrically connected to the MCU circuit, the switching circuit is connected to a micro switch, and the switching circuit is used to perform switching control on the lightning protection device with counting and communication function.

[0014] As a preferred solution for the lightning protection device with counting communication function, the second circuit board also integrates an indicator light, the indicator light is electrically connected to the MCU circuit, and the indicator light is used for LED alarm.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the utility model are that an upper cover body and a lower cover body are provided; a plurality of first slots and a plurality of second slots are formed on the back of the upper cover body; a first wiring locking assembly is provided at a position of the lower cover body corresponding to the first slot body, and a second wiring locking assembly is provided at a position of the lower cover body corresponding to the second slot body; a first circuit board is provided between the upper cover body and the lower cover body; the upper cover body is also provided with a display window, and a second circuit board is provided inside the display window; the first circuit board integrates an MCU circuit, a lightning strike counting circuit and a communication circuit; the second circuit board integrates a display circuit; the lightning strike counting circuit and the MCU circuit are electrically connected, and the lightning strike counting circuit is used for lightning strike counting; the communication circuit and the MCU circuit are electrically connected, and the communication circuit is used for lightning strike data transmission; the display circuit and the MCU circuit are electrically connected, and the display circuit is used for displaying the number of lightning strikes. The utility model can not only play a lightning protection effect, but also can count and display the number of lightning strikes, and can output lightning strike data in a timely manner, which is convenient for remote monitoring. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the implementation methods of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for the implementation methods or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only exemplary, and for ordinary technicians in this field, other implementation drawings can be derived from the provided drawings without creative work.

[0017] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in this specification are only used to match the contents disclosed in the specification so as to facilitate understanding and reading by persons familiar with the technology. They are not used to limit the conditions under which the present invention can be implemented, and therefore have no substantial technical significance. Any structural modification, change in proportion or adjustment of size shall still fall within the scope of the technical contents disclosed in the present invention without affecting the effects and purposes that can be achieved by the present invention.

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of a lightning protection device with counting and communication functions provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a lightning protection device with a counting and communication function provided by an embodiment of the utility model from a first perspective;

[0020] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a lightning protection device with a counting and communication function provided by an embodiment of the utility model from a second perspective;

[0021] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a lightning protection device with a counting and communication function provided by an embodiment of the utility model from a third perspective;

[0022] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the hardware framework of a lightning protection device with counting communication function provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of a lightning protection device MCU circuit with a counting communication function provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a lightning strike counting circuit for a lightning protection device with a counting communication function provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of a communication circuit of a lightning protection device with a counting communication function provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Fig. 9 A schematic diagram of a display circuit of a lightning protection device with a counting and communication function provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Fig.10 A schematic diagram of a lightning protection equipment indicator light circuit with counting and communication functions provided in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0028] In the figure, 001, upper cover; 002, lower cover; 003, first slot; 004, second slot; 005, first wiring locking assembly; 006, second wiring locking assembly; 007, first circuit board; 008, second circuit board; 009, MCU circuit; 010, lightning strike counting circuit; 011, communication circuit; 012, display circuit; 013, first partition board; 014, first card slot; 015, second partition board; 016, second card slot; 017, first locking bracket; 018, first locking block; 019, first locking screw; 020, second locking bracket; 021, second locking block; 022, second locking screw; 023, counting coil; 024, switching circuit; 025, indicator light. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the utility model more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the utility model are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the utility model. However, the utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the connotation of the utility model, so the utility model is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0030] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art of the present invention. The terms used herein in the specification of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0031] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Fig. 9 and Fig.10 The embodiment of the utility model provides a lightning protection device with counting communication function, including an upper cover 001 and a lower cover 002; the upper cover 001 is formed with a plurality of first slots 003 and a plurality of second slots 004 at the back; the lower cover 002 is provided with a first wiring locking assembly 005 at a position corresponding to the first slots 003, and the lower cover 002 is provided with a second wiring locking assembly 006 at a position corresponding to the second slots 004;

[0032] A first circuit board 007 is disposed between the upper cover 001 and the lower cover 002; the upper cover 001 is also provided with a display window, and a second circuit board 008 is disposed inside the display window;

[0033] Among them, the first circuit board 007 is integrated with an MCU circuit 009, a lightning counting circuit 010 and a communication circuit 011; the second circuit board 008 is integrated with a display circuit 012; the lightning counting circuit 010 and the MCU circuit 009 are electrically connected, and the lightning counting circuit 010 is used to count lightning strikes; the communication circuit 011 and the MCU circuit 009 are electrically connected, and the communication circuit 011 is used to transmit lightning strike data; the display circuit 012 and the MCU circuit 009 are electrically connected, and the display circuit 012 is used to display the number of lightning strikes.

[0034] In this embodiment, a first partition plate 013 is provided between two adjacent first slots 003 ; a first clamping slot 014 is formed between two adjacent first wiring locking assemblies 005 , and the first partition plate 013 is placed in the first clamping slot 014 .

[0035] Specifically, when the upper cover 001 and the lower cover 002 are assembled, the first wiring locking assembly 005 is placed in the first slot 003 , and the first partition plate 013 is integrated and inserted into the first slot 014 to isolate adjacent first wiring locking assemblies 005 .

[0036] In this embodiment, a second partition plate 015 is provided between two adjacent second slots 004 ; a second card slot 016 is formed between two adjacent second wiring locking assemblies 006 , and the second partition plate 015 is placed in the second card slot 016 .

[0037] Specifically, after the upper cover 001 and the lower cover 002 are assembled, the second wiring locking assembly 006 is placed in the second slot 004 , and the second partition plate 015 is integrated and inserted into the second slot 016 to isolate adjacent second wiring locking assemblies 006 .

[0038] In this embodiment, the first wiring locking assembly 005 includes a first locking bracket 017, a first locking block 018 and a first locking screw 019; one end of the first locking bracket 017 is inserted into the first locking block 018, and the other end of the first locking bracket 017 is fixedly connected to the upper cover body 001 through the first locking screw 019.

[0039] Specifically, the first wiring locking assembly 005 has four groups, which can connect the three-phase wires L1, L2, L3 and the neutral wire N as needed. When wiring is required, the wire end is inserted into the first locking block 018, and the first locking screw 019 is used to press the first locking bracket 017 to fix the wire end.

[0040] In this embodiment, the second wiring locking assembly 006 includes a second locking bracket 020, a second locking block 021 and a second locking screw 022; one end of the second locking bracket 020 is inserted into the second locking block 021, and the other end of the second locking bracket 020 is fixedly connected to the upper cover 001 through the second locking screw 022. A counting coil 023 is connected to the second locking bracket 020, and the lead of the counting coil 023 is connected to the lightning counting circuit 010 on the first circuit board 007.

[0041] Specifically, the second wiring locking assembly 006 is provided with two groups, which are connected to the counting coil 023 and grounded as needed. The counting coil 023 is directly mounted on the second locking bracket 020, and the lead of the counting coil 023 is mounted in the first circuit board 007. When the lightning protection device discharges current, the built-in counting coil 023 can collect the lightning signal without the need for an external coil.

[0042] In this embodiment, the first circuit board 007 also integrates a switching circuit 024, the switching circuit 024 is electrically connected to the MCU circuit 009, the switching circuit 024 is connected to a micro switch, and the switching circuit 024 is used to perform switch control on the lightning protection equipment with counting and communication functions; the second circuit board 008 also integrates an indicator light 025, the indicator light 025 is electrically connected to the MCU circuit 009, and the indicator light 025 is used for LED alarm.

[0043] Specifically, a MUC circuit and a communication circuit 011 are designed on the back of the first circuit board 007. The first circuit board 007 can convert lightning strike data and switch quantity data into RS485 signals through the communication chip via the communication circuit 011, and output them to the outside through the wiring terminals on the first circuit board 007, rather than simply outputting switch quantity signals to the outside. At the same time, a signal is sent to the display driver chip of the display circuit 012 on the second circuit board 008 to control the digital tube and LED alarm light.

[0044] Among them, the display circuit 012 is designed to use CH455G as the digital tube driver chip. The designed circuit can realize the digital tube display by connecting it to the MCU circuit 009 through only two signal lines. The indicator light 025 can realize the LED alarm by connecting it to the MCU circuit 009 through a triode and only one signal line.

[0045] In summary, the utility model is provided with an upper cover 001 and a lower cover 002; a plurality of first slots 003 and a plurality of second slots 004 are formed on the back of the upper cover 001; a first wiring locking assembly 005 is provided at a position of the lower cover 002 corresponding to the first slots 003, and a second wiring locking assembly 006 is provided at a position of the lower cover 002 corresponding to the second slots 004; a first circuit board 007 is provided between the upper cover 001 and the lower cover 002; the upper cover 001 is also provided with a display window, and a second circuit board 008 is provided inside the display window ; The first circuit board 007 is integrated with the MCU circuit 009, the lightning counting circuit 010 and the communication circuit 011; the second circuit board 008 is integrated with the display circuit 012; the lightning counting circuit 010 and the MCU circuit 009 are electrically connected, and the lightning counting circuit 010 is used to count lightning strikes; the communication circuit 011 and the MCU circuit 009 are electrically connected, and the communication circuit 011 is used to transmit lightning strike data; the display circuit 012 and the MCU circuit 009 are electrically connected, and the display circuit 012 is used to display the number of lightning strikes. When the upper cover 001 and the lower cover 002 are assembled, the first wiring locking assembly 005 is placed in the first slot 003, and the first partition plate 013 is integrated and inserted into the first card slot 014, which plays the role of isolating adjacent first wiring locking assemblies 005. The second wiring locking assembly 006 is placed in the second slot 004, and the second partition plate 015 is integrated and inserted into the second card slot 016, which plays the role of isolating adjacent second wiring locking assemblies 006. The first wiring locking assembly 005 is provided with four groups, which can be connected to the three-phase wires L1, L2, L3 and the N neutral wire as needed. When wiring is required, the wire end is inserted into the first locking block 018, and the first locking screw 019 is used to press the first locking bracket 017 to fix the wire end. The second wiring locking assembly 006 is provided with two groups, which are connected to the counting coil 023 and grounded as needed. The counting coil 023 is directly installed on the second locking bracket 020, and the lead of the counting coil 023 is installed in the first circuit board 007. When the lightning protection equipment discharges current, the built-in counting coil 023 can collect the lightning signal without the need for an external coil. The back of the first circuit board 007 is designed with a MUC circuit and a communication circuit 011. The first circuit board 007 can convert lightning strike data and switch quantity data into RS485 signals through the communication chip through the communication circuit 011, and output them externally through the connection terminals on the first circuit board 007, rather than simply outputting switch quantity signals externally. At the same time, a signal is sent to the display driver chip of the display circuit 012 on the second circuit board 008 to control the digital tube and the LED alarm light. The utility model can not only play a lightning protection effect, but also count and display the number of lightning strikes, and can output lightning strike data in a timely manner, which is convenient for remote monitoring.

[0046] The technical features of the above-described embodiments may be arbitrarily combined. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0047] The above-mentioned embodiments only express several implementation methods of the utility model, and the description is relatively specific and detailed, but it cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this field, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the utility model, which all belong to the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model patent shall be based on the attached claims.

Claims

1. A lightning protection device with counting communication function, characterized in that: The invention comprises an upper cover (001) and a lower cover (002); a plurality of first slots (003) and a plurality of second slots (004) are formed on the back of the upper cover (001); a first wiring locking assembly (005) is provided at a position of the lower cover (002) corresponding to the first slots (003), and a second wiring locking assembly (006) is provided at a position of the lower cover (002) corresponding to the second slots (004); A first circuit board (007) is provided between the upper cover body (001) and the lower cover body (002); the upper cover body (001) is also provided with a display window, and a second circuit board (008) is provided inside the display window; The first circuit board (007) is integrated with an MCU circuit (009), a lightning strike counting circuit (010) and a communication circuit (011); the second circuit board (008) is integrated with a display circuit (012); the lightning strike counting circuit (010) and the MCU circuit (009) are electrically connected, and the lightning strike counting circuit (010) is used for counting lightning strikes; the communication circuit (011) and the MCU circuit (009) are electrically connected, and the communication circuit (011) is used for transmitting lightning strike data; the display circuit (012) and the MCU circuit (009) are electrically connected, and the display circuit (012) is used for displaying the number of lightning strikes.

2. The lightning protection device with counting communication function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first partition plate (013) is provided between two adjacent first slot bodies (003); a first card slot (014) is formed between two adjacent first wiring locking assemblies (005), and the first partition plate (013) is placed in the first card slot (014).

3. The lightning protection device with counting communication function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second partition plate (015) is provided between two adjacent second slot bodies (004); a second card slot (016) is formed between two adjacent second wiring locking assemblies (006), and the second partition plate (015) is placed in the second card slot (016).

4. The lightning protection device with counting communication function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first wiring locking assembly (005) comprises a first locking bracket (017), a first locking block (018) and a first locking screw (019); one end of the first locking bracket (017) is inserted into the first locking block (018), and the other end of the first locking bracket (017) is fixedly connected to the upper cover (001) via the first locking screw (019).

5. The lightning protection device with counting communication function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second wiring locking assembly (006) comprises a second locking bracket (020), a second locking block (021) and a second locking screw (022); one end of the second locking bracket (020) is inserted into the second locking block (021), and the other end of the second locking bracket (020) is fixedly connected to the upper cover (001) via the second locking screw (022).

6. The lightning protection device with counting communication function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second locking bracket (020) is connected to a counting coil (023), and the lead wire of the counting coil (023) is connected to the lightning strike counting circuit (010) on the first circuit board (007).

7. The lightning protection device with counting communication function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first circuit board (007) is also integrated with a switching circuit (024), the switching circuit (024) is electrically connected to the MCU circuit (009), the switching circuit (024) is connected to a micro switch, and the switching circuit (024) is used to perform switching control on a lightning protection device with a counting communication function.

8. The lightning protection device with counting communication function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second circuit board (008) further integrates an indicator light (025), the indicator light (025) is electrically connected to the MCU circuit (009), and the indicator light (025) is used for LED alarm.