Intelligent nut
By integrating multiple sensors and modules, the smart nut solves the problems of loosening and insufficient monitoring of traditional nuts in complex environments, realizes real-time early warning and data processing, and improves the reliability and safety of the equipment.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520217160.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-11
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-30
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-02-11
AI Technical Summary
Traditional nuts are prone to loosening in complex industrial environments, and cannot monitor multiple key parameters in real time, resulting in a high risk of equipment failure and failing to meet the reliability and safety requirements of modern industry.
Design a smart nut that integrates a pressure sensor module, an energy management module, a wireless communication module, and an alarm module. Combine this with AI algorithms for real-time monitoring and early warning, and support the detection and data processing of various environmental parameters.
It enables intelligent monitoring of nut connection status and environmental parameters, provides a multi-level early warning mechanism, reduces equipment failure risk, and improves equipment reliability and safety.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to fastener technical field especially relates to an intelligent nut. BACKGROUND
[0002] In the field of mechanical engineering, the reliability of connecting parts is related to the stable operation of equipment. The traditional nut is a commonly used mechanical connecting piece, which realizes the fastening connection of parts in cooperation with the bolt; but with the complexity of industrial environment and the improvement of equipment operation requirements, its limitations are increasingly prominent.
[0003] Under actual working conditions, the equipment faces complex conditions such as vibration, impact and temperature change, the traditional nut is easy to loosen, and cannot perceive the pressure overload; because it lacks real-time early warning, once the problem is not detected, it may cause equipment failure, production stagnation, equipment damage and even safety accidents, which brings economic loss and safety risk to enterprises; in order to solve the defects of traditional nut, intelligent nut technology appears; however, most of the current intelligent nuts have single function, can only monitor a certain state parameter, cannot comprehensively monitor key parameters such as pressure, temperature and stress, and are difficult to meet the strict requirements of modern industry on equipment reliability and safety.
[0004] Therefore, an intelligent nut is provided to solve the problems in the prior art. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL
[0005] The utility model aims at the above-mentioned problems, provides an intelligent nut, the utility model discloses through the integration of multiple sensor modules, energy management module and communication module, realizes the intelligent monitoring and early warning of nut connection state and its environmental parameters, in order to realize the above-mentioned utility model purposes, the technical scheme adopted by the utility model is as follows:
[0006] According to one aspect of the utility model, an intelligent nut is provided, which comprises a nut body, an annular cavity is arranged in the middle of the nut body, an upper protective cover and a lower protective cover are arranged at the top of the cavity, the upper protective cover and the lower protective cover are connected with the nut body through screws, a pressure sensor module is arranged between the upper protective cover and the lower protective cover, a main control MCU, a power module, a wireless communication module, a vibration power generation module, an environmental parameter sensor, an alarm module and a data processing and storage module are arranged in the cavity, and each module is uniformly arranged in a ring shape.
[0007] Preferably, the power module comprises a power control PBC, a lithium battery and a charging coil, the power control PBC and the lithium battery are arranged in the cavity, a placing groove is formed in the lower end of the nut body, the charging coil is arranged in the placing groove, and a back cover is arranged on the placing groove.
[0008] Preferably, the wireless communication module comprises an NB-IoT wireless module and a 5G wireless module, and the NB-IoT wireless module and the 5G wireless module are adjacently arranged in the cavity.
[0009] Preferably, the alarm module comprises a buzzer.
[0010] Preferably, the pressure sensor module is provided with an LED indicator lamp at the top.
[0011] As described above, due to the adoption of the above technical solutions, the beneficial effects of the present application are as follows:
[0012] The intelligent nut comprises a plurality of sensor modules, an energy management module and a communication module, and realizes intelligent monitoring and early warning of the nut connection state and environmental parameters. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0013] Fig. 1 is a three-dimensional explosion schematic view of the present application;
[0014] Fig. 2 is a structure explosion schematic view of the back of the present application;
[0015] Fig. 3 is a working principle schematic view of the early warning system of the present application;
[0016] Fig. 4 is an installation schematic view of the present application;
[0017] In the drawings, 1, nut body; 2, upper protective cover; 21, lower protective cover; 22, screw; 3, pressure sensor module; 4, main control MCU; 5, power module; 51, power control PBC; 52, lithium battery; 53, charging coil; 6, LED indicator lamp; 7, wireless communication module; 71, NB-IoT wireless module; 72, 5G wireless module; 8, vibration power generation module; 9, environmental parameter sensor; 10, alarm module; 101, buzzer; 11, data processing and storage module; 12, cavity; 13, placing groove; 14, back cover. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0018] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the present application more clear and apparent, the following preferred embodiments are described with reference to the drawings, and the present application is further described in detail. However, it should be noted that many details in the description are only for the reader to have a thorough understanding of one or more aspects of the present application, and the aspects of the present application can be realized even without these specific details.
[0019] Please refer to Figs. 1 to 4 The present application provides an intelligent nut, and the technical scheme is as follows:
[0020] The nut body 1 is provided with an annular cavity 12 in the middle, and the top of the cavity 12 is provided with an upper protective cover 2 and a lower protective cover 21, which are connected with the nut body 1 by screws 22. The upper protective cover 2 and the lower protective cover 21 are used to protect and enclose the internal components. An adjustable layout pressure sensor module 3 is arranged between the upper protective cover 2 and the lower protective cover 21. The cavity 12 is provided with a main control MCU 4 integrated with AI algorithm, a power supply module 5 supporting wireless charging, a wireless communication module 7, a vibration power generation module 8, an environmental parameter sensor 9, an alarm module 10, and a data processing and storage module, and each module is arranged in a ring shape.
[0021] The vibration power generation module 8 is used for vibration energy conversion; the environmental parameter sensor 9 is used for collecting environmental temperature, humidity and vibration parameters; the alarm module 10 is used for issuing sound alarm; the data processing and storage module 11 is used for storing and analyzing sensor data;
[0022] The nut body 1 is made of high-strength alloy steel to ensure the reliability and durability of mechanical connection. The protective cover is divided into detachable upper protective cover 2 and lower protective cover 21, which provides protection for the internal components and is convenient for maintenance and upgrading. The internal cavity 12 is optimized to accommodate multiple electronic modules while maintaining a compact shape, adapting to various industrial standard screw sizes;
[0023] The adjustable layout pressure sensor module 3: the sensor module is installed inside the main body and changes position through sliding rail or rotary adjustment mechanism, adapting to different screw diameters and installation environments. The sensor uses high-precision piezoelectric material to monitor the axial pressure and radial force of the nut in real time and transmits data to the control module. The sensor has anti-interference ability and can work normally in complex vibration environment;
[0024] The control circuit board is the core of the system, integrating high-performance processors and AI algorithm modules. Its functions include data acquisition and analysis, real-time processing of data transmitted by the pressure sensor, monitoring of pressure change trend and prediction of nut loosening risk. Abnormal detection: when abnormal pressure or loosening trend is detected, the circuit board triggers an alarm signal. System coordination: manages the cooperative work of various modules, including LED alarm, data upload and power scheduling. The nut body 1 is modularly designed, and various functional modules of the system are connected through standard interfaces, with high modular design, convenient for maintenance and upgrading.
[0025] The power module 5 includes a power control PBC51 and a lithium battery 52, both of which are arranged in the cavity 12, and a charging coil 53 arranged in a placement slot 13 at the lower end of the nut body 1, and a back cover 14 is arranged on the placement slot 13; the vibration power generation module 8 converts mechanical vibration into electrical energy through a piezoelectric crystal to provide auxiliary charging for the battery and prolong the device's endurance time; the battery pack is equipped with overcharge protection and temperature monitoring functions to ensure safe operation.
[0026] The wireless communication module 7 includes an NB-IoT wireless module and a 5G wireless module 72, and the NB-IoT wireless module 71 and the 5G wireless module 72 are arranged adjacent to each other in the cavity 12; the wireless communication module 7 supports 5G, NB-IoT, Bluetooth and other protocols, and can be flexibly deployed in different application scenarios; the module realizes long-distance data transmission through a high-gain antenna, and is connected with a control circuit board through a standard interface to ensure the reliability and real-time performance of data transmission.
[0027] The alarm module 10 includes a buzzer 101, and the pressure sensor module 3 is provided with an LED indicator 6; the system has a multi-level alarm function, and feedbacks the device state to the user through the LED indicator 6, a sound alarm (buzzer 101) and remote notification:
[0028] Normal state: green light always on;
[0029] Abnormal state: red light flashes and triggers a sound alarm;
[0030] Low battery reminder: yellow light flashes, prompting timely charging;
[0031] Remote notification uploads abnormal information to the cloud platform through the wireless communication module 7, and the user can view the device state in real time through a mobile phone APP or a PC terminal.
[0032] Assembly method:
[0033] When assembling, first fix the pressure sensor module 3 in the mounting slot of the nut body 1, and adjust its position through the slide rail; then, connect the control circuit board with each functional module and insert it into the reserved card slot inside the main body; the rechargeable battery and the vibration power generation module 8 are respectively installed in the lower shell and the inner wall of the main body;
[0034] Finally, threadedly connect the upper shell with the main body to ensure that all components are closed in the shell, and confirm the integrity of the device through waterproof test and signal test; this assembly method is convenient for maintenance and ensures stable operation of the device.
[0035] Working principle:
[0036] The pressure sensor module 3 monitors the force state of the nut in real time and transmits data to the main control MCU 4; the environmental parameter sensor 9 collects environmental data such as temperature and humidity and transmits the data to the main control MCU 4 together with the pressure data for analysis; the main control MCU 4 processes the data through an AI algorithm, determines whether the nut has a loosening trend or an abnormal state, and feeds back the analysis result to the relevant module;
[0037] If an abnormality is detected, the main control MCU 4 triggers the LED indicator light 6 to display an alarm signal and activates the alarm module 10 to issue a sound alarm; in addition, data is uploaded to a terminal device or a cloud platform through the wireless communication module 7; the vibration power generation module 8 provides auxiliary charging for the battery when the device is running, ensuring the energy stability of the device in long-term use; the data processing and storage module 11 records all monitoring data and generates historical trend analysis for the user to remotely view and evaluate the device state.
[0038] When the device is running, the pressure sensor module 3 continuously collects the force state of the nut, the data is analyzed by the control circuit board and trend prediction results are generated; when the pressure is abnormal or the nut loosening trend is obvious, the circuit board triggers the LED alarm and notifies the user through the wireless module; the vibration power generation module 8 provides power supplement for the battery to ensure long-term operation of the device; at the same time, the user can view the device state in real time through the terminal and adjust the running parameters.
[0039] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present application, and it should be pointed out that for ordinary skilled persons in the technical field, some improvements and refinements can be made without departing from the principles of the present application, and these improvements and refinements should also be considered within the protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. A smart nut, characterized in that, Include: The nut body (1) is provided with an annular cavity (12) in the middle, and the top of the cavity (12) is provided with an upper protective cover (2) and a lower protective cover (21), the upper protective cover (2) and the lower protective cover (21) are connected with the nut body (1) through a screw (22), a pressure sensor module (3) is arranged between the upper protective cover (2) and the lower protective cover (21), a main control MCU (4), a power module (5), a wireless communication module (7), a vibration power generation module (8), an environmental parameter sensor (9), an alarm module (10) and a data processing and storage module are arranged in the cavity (12), and each module is arranged uniformly in a ring shape.
2. The smart nut of claim 1, wherein: The power module (5) includes a power control PBC (51), a lithium battery (52) and a charging coil (53), the power control PBC (51) and the lithium battery (52) are arranged in the cavity (12), the nut body (1) is provided with a placing groove (13) at the lower end, and the charging coil (53) is arranged in the placing groove (13), and the placing groove (13) is provided with a back cover (14).
3. The smart nut of claim 1, wherein: The wireless communication module (7) includes an NB-IoT wireless module (71) and a 5G wireless module (72), the NB-IoT wireless module (71) and the 5G wireless module (72) are arranged adjacent to each other in the cavity (12).
4. The smart nut of claim 1, wherein: The alarm module (10) includes a buzzer (101).
5. The smart nut of claim 1, wherein: The top of the pressure sensor module (3) is provided with an LED indicator light (6).