Intelligent lightning stroke monitoring device

By designing an intelligent lightning strike monitoring device on the collector line tower and using solar power modules and battery modules for joint power supply, the time-consuming and labor-intensive field battery replacement of transformers and the potential safety hazards are solved, and automatic power supply switching is achieved to ensure safety and extend equipment life.

CN223400990UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-30CHINA RESOURCES POWER WIND ENERGY (WULIAN) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422124301.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-30
Publication Date
2025-09-30
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-30

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, transformers used to monitor lightning strikes on collector line towers need to rely on batteries for power supply. Replacing batteries in the field is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and poses a safety hazard.

Method used

An intelligent lightning monitoring device is designed. It is powered by a solar power module and a battery module. The transformer is detachably connected to the collector line tower through a connecting device. When lightning strikes, it switches to solar power supply, avoiding manual battery replacement.

Benefits of technology

It automatically switches to solar power during thunderstorms, ensuring worker safety, reducing the need for field battery replacement, extending the life of the transformer and reducing operating costs.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of lightning stroke monitoring, and discloses an intelligent lightning stroke monitoring device, which comprises at least one lightning stroke detector, a solar power supply module, a battery module, a transmission module and a remote monitoring module, wherein each lightning stroke detector is detachably connected to a current collection line tower in a detection area, the lightning stroke detector is connected with a grounding lead of the current collection line tower through a connecting wire, and the lightning stroke detector and the solar power supply module are connected with the remote monitoring module through the transmission module. The solar power supply module is connected with the transmission module and the lightning stroke detection module, and the battery module is connected with the lightning stroke detection module and the transmission module. According to the utility model, the solar power supply module and the battery module supply power to the mutual inductor together, and in thunderstorm weather, the solar power supply module can be switched to supply power, so that a worker is prevented from going to the site to replace a battery, and the personal safety of the worker is ensured.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of lightning strike monitoring, in particular to an intelligent lightning strike monitoring device. Background Art

[0002] In the daily operation of wind power, it is inevitable that the collector line will be struck by lightning. The existing technology usually uses transformers on the collector line towers to monitor lightning strikes. For example, patent No. 201710017624.8, entitled "A Method for Monitoring Lightning Strike Points on Wind Farm Towers," provides a method for detecting lightning strike areas through transformers. This method involves connecting the transformers to the collector line towers and monitoring lightning strikes by collecting current from the transformers when the collector line is struck.

[0003] However, the use of mutual inductors in the existing technology requires battery power supply, and line towers are usually set up in the wild. Replacing batteries is time-consuming and labor-intensive. In addition, during lightning weather, workers have to go to the collector line tower to replace batteries, which poses a serious hidden danger to the personal safety of the workers. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the problem that workers have to go to the collector line tower to replace batteries during lightning strikes, which poses a serious hidden danger to their personal safety, the utility model provides an intelligent lightning monitoring device.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides an intelligent lightning strike monitoring device, comprising: at least one lightning strike detector, a solar power supply module, a battery module, a transmission module, and a remote monitoring module; wherein each lightning strike detector is detachably connected to a collector line tower in a detection area, and the lightning strike detector is connected to the ground lead of the collector line tower via wiring, the lightning strike detector and the solar power supply module are respectively connected to the remote monitoring module via the transmission module, the solar power supply module is respectively connected to the transmission module and the lightning strike detection module, and the battery module is respectively connected to the lightning strike detection module and the transmission module;

[0006] The lightning strike detector includes a mutual inductor and a connecting device. The mutual inductor is detachably connected to the collector line tower and the solar power supply module through the connecting device. The mutual inductor is connected to the ground lead of the collector line tower through wiring, and the mutual inductor is connected to the battery module.

[0007] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: the transformer is detachably connected to the collector line tower via a connecting device, and is connected to the grounding lead of the collector line tower via wiring. Therefore, when a lightning strike occurs and hits the collector line tower, the lightning strike can be monitored by the transformer. In addition, the transmission module and the transformer are usually powered by the battery module, while the solar power supply module detachably connected to the connecting device is always in a state of storing electricity. When a lightning strike occurs and the battery module is exhausted, it can be replaced with the solar power supply module to power the transformer. The present invention uses both the solar power supply module and the battery module to power the transformer, and in thunderstorms, it can be switched to the solar power supply module for power supply, avoiding the need for workers to go to the site to replace batteries, thereby ensuring the personal safety of the workers.

[0008] Furthermore, the connecting device includes a first connecting surface and a second connecting surface, the mutual inductor is connected to the first connecting surface, the first connecting surface is detachably connected to the collector line tower, and the solar power supply module is detachably connected to the second connecting surface.

[0009] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is that the connection device can realize the connection between the mutual inductor and the collector line tower, and also realize the connection between the mutual inductor and the solar power supply module, thereby reducing the volume of the entire device.

[0010] Furthermore, the first connecting surface and the second connecting surface are integrally formed, and the first connecting surface and the second connecting surface are V-shaped.

[0011] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is: since the first connecting surface and the second connecting surface are V-shaped, when in use, not only will it not affect the connection between the transformer and the collector line tower, but the solar power supply module can also protect the transformer from wind and rain, thereby preventing the transformer from being eroded by wind and rain when used in field conditions, thereby shortening its service life.

[0012] Furthermore, the preset angle is 50° to 80°.

[0013] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is: setting the preset angle to 50°~80° will not only not affect the connection between the transformer and the collector line tower, but also can protect the transformer from wind and rain through the solar power supply module, thereby preventing the transformer from being eroded by wind and rain when used in field conditions, thereby shortening its service life.

[0014] Furthermore, the transformer is a current CT transformer.

[0015] The beneficial effects of adopting the above further solution are: the mutual inductor has sensitive detection and reasonable price.

[0016] Furthermore, the solar power supply module is a solar panel.

[0017] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is that when there is sunshine on a daily basis, the solar panels can absorb solar energy to store electricity, and when there is a thunderstorm and the battery module is exhausted, the solar panels can be awakened by the remote monitoring module to supply power.

[0018] Furthermore, the solar panel provides 24V power to the transmission module, and the solar panel provides 220V power to the mutual inductor.

[0019] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is that the daily stored electricity of the solar panel is completely sufficient for the use of the transmission module and the mutual inductor, and the electricity comes from solar energy, which reduces the cost of use.

[0020] Furthermore, the transmission module is at least one of 4G, 5G, WiFi or Bluetooth.

[0021] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is that the type of transmission module can be flexibly selected according to user needs, which can meet various usage requirements.

[0022] Furthermore, the battery module is a storage battery.

[0023] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is that the battery can be reused, achieving the purpose of energy saving and emission reduction. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a flow chart of an intelligent lightning monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 is the ground current variation diagram over time;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of a lightning strike detector according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of a lightning strike detector according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Description of the drawings: mutual inductor 1, connecting device 2, first connecting surface 201, second connecting surface 202, solar power supply module 3, transmission module 4, remote monitoring module 5. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The following examples are provided to further explain and supplement the present invention and do not constitute any limitation to the present invention.

[0031] An intelligent lightning monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, the utility model provides an intelligent lightning monitoring device, comprising: at least one lightning detector, a solar power supply module 3, a battery module, a transmission module 4, and a remote monitoring module 5; wherein each lightning detector is detachably connected to a collector line tower in a detection area, and the lightning detector is connected to the ground lead of the collector line tower through wiring, the lightning detector and the solar power supply module 3 are respectively connected to the remote monitoring module 5 through the transmission module 4, the solar power supply module 3 is respectively connected to the transmission module 4 and the lightning detection module, and the battery module is respectively connected to the lightning detection module and the transmission module 4;

[0033] The lightning strike detector includes a mutual inductor 1 and a connecting device 2. The mutual inductor 1 is detachably connected to the collector line tower and the solar power supply module 3 through the connecting device 2. The mutual inductor 1 is connected to the grounding lead of the collector line tower through wiring. The mutual inductor 1 is connected to the solar power supply module 3 and the battery module respectively.

[0034] Usage process: The transformer 1 is detachably connected to the collector line tower through the connecting device 2, and is connected to the grounding lead of the collector line tower through wiring. When a lightning strike occurs and hits the collector line tower, the lightning strike can be monitored by the transformer 1. In addition, the transmission module 4 and the transformer 1 are usually powered by the battery module, and the solar power supply module 3 detachably connected to the connecting device 2 is always in a state of storing electricity. When a lightning strike occurs and the battery module is exhausted, it can be replaced with the solar power supply module 3 to power the transformer 1. The utility model uses the solar power supply module 3 and the battery module together to power the transformer 1, and in thunderstorm weather, it can be switched to the solar power supply module 3 for power supply, avoiding the need for staff to go to the site to replace batteries, thereby ensuring the personal safety of the staff.

[0035] In this embodiment, the transformer 1 is of various types, including a through-type transformer 1, an upright transformer 1, and an inverted transformer 1, etc., which are not limited in this embodiment. The transformer 1 and the connecting device 2 can be integrally formed or detachably connected. If integrally formed, it is necessary to produce an integrally formed connecting device 2 corresponding to each type of transformer 1. If detachably connected, different types of transformers 1 can be detachably connected to the connecting device 2 according to actual needs. In this embodiment, the detachable connection can be a bolt or the like.

[0036] The principle of minefield monitoring in this embodiment is the existing technology. For example, when lightning strikes the collector line tower, the transformer 1 can collect the ground current change of the corresponding collector line tower and form a ground current change diagram over time, such as Figure 2As shown in the figure, each collector line tower corresponds to a ground current variation diagram that changes with time. It can be seen that the current peak value has changed significantly within 0-2 minutes, which means that the collector line tower corresponding to the figure has been struck by lightning. The lightning strike location can be determined by the position of the collector line tower.

[0037] In this embodiment, the remote monitoring module 5 can be a mobile phone app, a server or a computer. When the transformer 1 collects data, the data is uploaded to the remote monitoring module for analysis through the remote monitoring module 5, thereby monitoring lightning strikes.

[0038] In this embodiment, the solar power supply module 3 can be an intelligent device. The solar power supply module 3 communicates with the remote monitoring module 5 through the transmission module 4, thereby performing mode switching through the remote monitoring module 5. For example, when there is sunshine, the solar power supply module 3 is switched to the power storage mode. When it is windy and rainy, the solar power supply module 3 is switched to the power supply module, thereby powering the mutual inductor 1 together with the battery module.

[0039] Alternatively, as Figure 3 As shown, the connecting device 2 includes a first connecting surface 201 and a second connecting surface 202 , the mutual inductor 1 is connected to the first connecting surface 201 , the first connecting surface 201 is detachably connected to the collector line tower, and the solar power supply module 3 is detachably connected to the second connecting surface 202 .

[0040] In this embodiment, the connection device 2 can realize the connection between the mutual inductor 1 and the collector line tower, and can also realize the connection between the mutual inductor 1 and the solar power supply module 3, thereby reducing the volume of the entire device.

[0041] In this embodiment, a through hole may be provided on the first connection surface 201 , and the mutual inductor 1 may be detachably connected to the collector line tower through the through hole and bolts.

[0042] Optionally, the first connecting surface 201 and the second connecting surface 202 are integrally formed, and the first connecting surface 201 and the second connecting surface 202 are V-shaped.

[0043] In this embodiment, the second connection surface 202 can be disposed on any side of the first connection surface 201, including but not limited to Figure 3 On one side, Figure 3 Only an example of arranging the second connection surface 202 on the left side of the first connection surface 201 is shown. The second connection surface 202 can also be arranged on the front side, the rear side and the right side of the first connection surface 201.

[0044] In this embodiment, by flexibly setting the relative position of the first connecting surface 201 and the second connecting surface 202, the installation requirements of more different types of transformers 1 can be met. For example, the installation directions of the upright transformer 1 and the inverted transformer 1 relative to the collector line tower are different, so the relative position of the first connecting surface 201 and the second connecting surface 202 can be flexibly set to meet their installation requirements.

[0045] In this embodiment, during installation, the installation direction of the first connection surface 201 and the collector line tower is determined, for example Figure 4 The vertical installation shown is performed so as to select appropriate relative positions of the first connection surface 201 and the second connection surface 202, ensuring that the second connection surface 202 is located above the first connection surface 201. The solar power supply module 3 located on the second connection surface 202 can not only store electricity, but also serve to shield the transformer 1 from wind and rain, thereby preventing the transformer 1 from being eroded by wind and rain when used in field conditions, thereby shortening its service life.

[0046] Optionally, the preset angle is 50° to 80°.

[0047] In this embodiment, the preset angle is set to 50° to 80°, which not only does not affect the connection between the transformer 1 and the collector line tower, but also can shield the transformer 1 from wind and rain through the solar power supply module 3, thereby preventing the transformer 1 from being eroded by wind and rain when used in field conditions, thereby shortening its service life.

[0048] Optionally, the transformer 1 is a current CT transformer 1.

[0049] In this embodiment, the mutual inductor 1 has sensitive detection and reasonable price.

[0050] Optionally, the solar power supply module 3 is a solar panel.

[0051] In this embodiment, when there is sunshine, the solar panels can absorb solar energy to store electricity. When there is thunderstorm and the battery module is exhausted, the solar panels can be awakened by the remote monitoring module 5 to supply power.

[0052] In this embodiment, an intelligent solar panel is used. This type of solar panel can be remotely controlled to control different current modes and flexibly select the current mode in different weather conditions. The current mode includes a power storage mode and a power supply mode.

[0053] Optionally, the solar panel provides a 24V power supply to the transmission module 4 , and the solar panel provides a 220V power supply to the transformer 1 .

[0054] In this embodiment, the daily electricity stored in the solar panel is completely sufficient for the use of the transmission module 4 and the mutual inductor 1, and the electricity comes from solar energy, which reduces the cost of use.

[0055] Optionally, the transmission module 4 is at least one of 4G, 5G, WiFi or Bluetooth.

[0056] In this embodiment, the type of the transmission module 4 can be flexibly selected according to user needs, which can meet various usage requirements.

[0057] Optionally, the battery module is a storage battery.

[0058] In this embodiment, the battery can be reused, thereby achieving the purpose of energy saving and emission reduction.

[0059] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention may be implemented as a system, method, or computer program product. Therefore, the present disclosure may be specifically implemented in the following forms, namely: in the form of complete hardware, complete software (including firmware, resident software, microcode, etc.), or a combination of hardware and software, generally referred to herein as a "circuit," "module," or "system." Furthermore, in some embodiments, the present invention may also be implemented in the form of a computer program product in one or more computer-readable media, the computer-readable media containing computer-readable program code. Computer-readable storage media may be, for example, but not limited to, electrical, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor systems, devices, or components, or any combination thereof.

[0060] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification and features of different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0061] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are illustrative and cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention. Ordinary technicians in this field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent lightning monitoring device, characterized in that: include: At least one lightning strike detector, a solar power supply module (3), a battery module, a transmission module (4) and a remote monitoring module (5); wherein each lightning strike detector is detachably connected to a collector line tower in a detection area, and the lightning strike detector is connected to a grounding lead of the collector line tower via wiring, the lightning strike detector and the solar power supply module (3) are respectively connected to the remote monitoring module (5) via the transmission module (4), the solar power supply module (3) is respectively connected to the transmission module (4) and the lightning strike detection module, and the battery module is respectively connected to the lightning strike detection module and the transmission module (4); The lightning strike detector comprises a mutual inductor (1) and a connecting device (2); the mutual inductor (1) is detachably connected to a collector line tower and a solar power supply module (3) via the connecting device (2); the mutual inductor (1) is connected to a grounding lead of the collector line tower via wiring; and the mutual inductor (1) is connected to the solar power supply module (3) and the battery module.

2. The intelligent lightning monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting device (2) comprises a first connecting surface (201) and a second connecting surface (202); the mutual inductor (1) is connected to the first connecting surface (201); the first connecting surface (201) is detachably connected to the collector line tower; and the solar power supply module (3) is detachably connected to the second connecting surface (202).

3. The intelligent lightning monitoring device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first connecting surface (201) and the second connecting surface (202) are integrally formed, and the first connecting surface (201) and the second connecting surface (202) are V-shaped.

4. The intelligent lightning monitoring device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The included angle between the first connecting surface (201) and the second connecting surface (202) is a preset angle.

5. The intelligent lightning monitoring device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The preset angle is 50° to 80°.

6. An intelligent lightning monitoring device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The mutual inductor (1) is a current CT mutual inductor (1).

7. An intelligent lightning monitoring device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The solar power supply module (3) is a solar cell panel.

8. An intelligent lightning monitoring device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The solar panel provides a 24V power supply for the transmission module (4), and the solar panel provides a 220V power supply for the mutual inductor (1).

9. An intelligent lightning monitoring device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The transmission module (4) is at least one of 4G, 5G, WiFi or Bluetooth.

10. An intelligent lightning monitoring device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The battery module is a storage battery.

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