Compensation balance weight assembly monitoring system for contact network
The contact network compensation weight assembly monitoring system utilizes components such as laser rangefinders and high-energy lasers to achieve real-time dynamic monitoring of the contact network status. This solves the problems of high monitoring costs and operation and maintenance safety risks associated with manual inspection methods, and achieves efficient and accurate contact network status detection.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-06
AI Technical Summary
The existing monitoring methods for flexible contact network compensation devices in electrified railways rely on manual inspections, which result in high monitoring costs, high workload, low monitoring frequency, and quality that is affected by the condition of maintenance personnel. It is impossible to accurately grasp the operating status in real time, and there are operational and maintenance safety risks.
A monitoring system for a catenary compensation weight assembly was designed, including a laser rangefinder, a high-energy laser, a camera, a temperature and humidity sensor, and a wireless communication module. The system enables remote data transmission and automated fault detection by dynamically monitoring the catenary status in real time.
It reduces monitoring costs and workload, increases monitoring frequency and accuracy, allows for real-time monitoring of the operating status of the overhead contact line compensation device, and reduces operation and maintenance safety risks.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of rail transit inspection, specifically relating to a monitoring system for a compensation weight assembly for overhead contact lines. Background Technology
[0002] The flexible contact wire compensation device for electrified railways is an important component of the contact wire system. It is a device installed at the end of the anchor section of the overhead flexible contact wire. Its main function is to automatically adjust the tension of the wire to adapt to thermal expansion and contraction caused by temperature changes, so as to maintain a constant tension of the catenary and contact wire.
[0003] Currently, for the flexible contact network compensation device of electrified railways, the operation and maintenance department uses regular manual inspections to monitor the operating status of the contact network.
[0004] The monitoring method of manual inspection has problems such as high monitoring cost, high workload, complex monitoring process, low monitoring frequency, and monitoring quality affected by the working status of maintenance personnel. In addition, the regular inspection method cannot grasp the operating status of the catenary compensation device in real time and accurately, which poses operational safety risks. Utility Model Content
[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a monitoring system for the compensation weight assembly of the overhead contact line. By conducting real-time dynamic monitoring of the overhead contact line and the catenary, it accurately detects hidden dangers and faults in the overhead contact line compensation device, reminding maintenance personnel to repair and maintain it in a timely manner, thus transforming the operation and maintenance risks from a passive response to an active mitigation.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:
[0007] A monitoring system for a catenary compensation weight assembly includes,
[0008] A compensating rope is mounted on a support frame, the support frame having a height direction, and the compensating rope hangs downward in the same direction as the height direction.
[0009] The weight assembly is fixed to the compensating rope along the height direction and slidably mounted on the bracket.
[0010] The housing is mounted on the bracket, and the housing is located on one side of the compensating rope on the bracket.
[0011] It also includes,
[0012] A laser rangefinder sensor is installed inside the housing and located near the high-energy laser. The emitting end of the laser rangefinder sensor extends out of the housing, and the laser emitted by the emitting end of the laser rangefinder sensor is aligned with the height direction. It is used to measure the distance between its emitting end and the detection surface of the drop assembly.
[0013] A high-energy laser is installed inside the housing, with the emitting end of the high-energy laser extending out of the housing. The laser emitted by the emitting end of the high-energy laser is aligned with the height direction and is used to remove foreign objects attached to the detection surface of the drop assembly.
[0014] A circuit board, installed inside the housing, is used to realize the electrical connection between the high-energy laser, the laser range sensor, the camera, and the wireless communication module;
[0015] A wireless communication module is installed inside the housing and located near the high-energy laser and laser ranging sensor to enable communication between the circuit board and the monitoring system.
[0016] An AC / DC converter is installed inside the housing and located near the high-energy laser, laser rangefinder, and wireless communication module. It is used for electrical connection to the circuit board and for connecting or disconnecting from the mains power.
[0017] Preferably, the overhead contact line compensation weight assembly monitoring system further includes,
[0018] A camera is installed inside the housing, with the camera's shooting unit extending out of the housing and the camera's shooting unit facing vertically downwards, covering the compensating rope and weight assembly located below the camera;
[0019] The camera is also electrically connected to the circuit board to monitor in real time the situation of the compensating rope and the weight assembly captured by the camera's imaging unit.
[0020] Preferably, the overhead contact line compensation weight assembly monitoring system further includes,
[0021] The first temperature and humidity sensor is installed inside the housing, near the high-energy laser and the laser rangefinder sensor;
[0022] The first temperature and humidity sensor is electrically connected to the circuit board; it is used to measure the temperature and humidity inside the housing.
[0023] Preferably, the overhead contact line compensation weight assembly monitoring system further includes,
[0024] The second temperature and humidity sensor is installed inside the housing, and the sensitive element of the second temperature and humidity sensor is in contact with the outside of the housing;
[0025] The second temperature and humidity sensor is electrically connected to the circuit board; it is used to measure the temperature and humidity outside the housing.
[0026] Preferably, a through hole is formed on the outer wall of the housing, and the sensitive unit of the second temperature and humidity sensor is in contact with the outside through the through hole to measure the temperature and humidity outside the housing.
[0027] Preferably, the housing is further provided with a wire groove, through which the wires are laid in the housing and electrically connected to the circuit board.
[0028] Preferably, the housing has a mounting clip, which is fixedly sleeved onto the bracket by bolts.
[0029] Preferably, the drop assembly is slidably mounted on the bracket via a kit, and the kit has a fixing clip with a detection surface that is perpendicular to the laser emitted by the high-energy laser and the laser emitted by the laser range sensor.
[0030] Furthermore, the weight assembly is formed by fixing several weight assemblies together with clamps.
[0031] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0032] 1. The weighted component monitoring system of this utility model includes a compensating rope installed on a bracket, the bracket having a height direction, the downward direction of the compensating rope being consistent with the height direction, and a weighted component fixed along the height direction to the compensating rope and fixed on the bracket.
[0033] It also includes: a housing, mounted on a bracket, with the housing positioned on one side of the compensating rope on the bracket.
[0034] The laser rangefinder is installed inside the housing and located near the high-energy laser. The emitting end of the laser rangefinder extends out of the housing, and the laser emitted by the emitting end of the laser rangefinder is aligned with the height direction. It is used to measure the distance between its emitting end and the detection surface of the drop assembly.
[0035] A high-energy laser is installed inside the housing, with the emitting end of the high-energy laser extending out of the housing. The laser emitted by the emitting end of the high-energy laser is aligned with the height direction and is used to remove foreign objects attached to the detection surface of the drop assembly.
[0036] The circuit board, installed inside the housing, is used to realize the electrical connection between the high-energy laser, the laser range sensor, the wireless communication module, and the AC / DC converter.
[0037] The wireless communication module is installed inside the housing and located near the high-energy laser and laser range sensor to enable communication between the circuit board and the monitoring system.
[0038] The AC / DC converter is installed inside the housing and is located near the high-energy laser, laser range sensor and wireless communication module. It is used to electrically connect to the circuit board and to connect or disconnect from the mains power.
[0039] Both of the above methods, through the circuit connection of circuit boards, AC / DC converters, and wireless communication modules, enable the signals measured by the laser ranging sensor and the laser emitted by the high-energy laser to be realized by a remote terminal. The above monitoring methods replace the current manual monitoring methods, thereby reducing monitoring costs and workload. The monitoring process is simple, the monitoring frequency is high, and the monitoring quality is not affected by the working status of maintenance personnel. In addition, the regular inspection method can grasp the operating status of the contact network compensation device in real time and accurately, reducing the operation and maintenance safety risks.
[0040] 2. Because the weighted component monitoring system in this utility model is also equipped with a camera, which is electrically connected to the circuit board, the purpose is to know in real time the situation of the compensating rope and the weighted component captured by the camera's shooting unit.
[0041] 3. Because the monitoring system for the weighted component in this utility model is also equipped with a first temperature and humidity sensor, which is electrically connected to the circuit board, the purpose is to know the temperature and humidity inside the shell as monitored by the first temperature and humidity sensor in real time.
[0042] 4. Because the monitoring system for the weighted component in this utility model is also equipped with a second temperature and humidity sensor, and the sensitive unit of the second sensor is in contact with the outside through a through hole, the second temperature and humidity sensor is electrically connected to the circuit board, the purpose of which is to know the temperature and humidity outside the shell monitored by the second temperature and humidity sensor in real time. Attached Figure Description
[0043] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0044] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the weight assembly in this utility model mounted on the bracket by a mounting clip;
[0045] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the arrangement of the internal components after the shell of this utility model is disassembled;
[0046] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the position of the through hole on the housing in this utility model;
[0047] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing the arrangement of the internal components in another direction after the shell is disassembled in this utility model.
[0048] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the shell in this utility model;
[0049] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the present invention after all components have been installed;
[0050] Figure 8 This is a circuit diagram of the various components and circuit boards in this utility model.
[0051] In the diagram: 1. Bracket; 2. Housing; 3. Compensating rope; 4. Drop assembly; 5. High-energy laser; 6. Laser rangefinder sensor; 7. First temperature and humidity sensor; 8. Second temperature and humidity sensor; 9. Camera; 10. Wireless communication module; 11. AC / DC converter; 12. Circuit board; 13. Cable tray; 14. Mounting clip; 15. Through hole; 16. Mounting clip. Detailed Implementation
[0052] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the following embodiments are described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the description of these embodiments is for the purpose of helping to understand this utility model, but does not constitute a limitation on this utility model.
[0053] like Figure 1-8 As shown, a monitoring system for a compensation weight assembly for overhead contact lines includes,
[0054] The compensating rope 3 is installed on the bracket 1, which has a height direction, and the downward direction of the compensating rope 3 is consistent with the height direction.
[0055] The weight assembly 4 is fixed to the compensating rope 3 along the height direction and slidably mounted on the bracket 1. Specifically, the weight assembly 4 is slidably mounted on the bracket 1 via a kit.
[0056] The housing 2 is mounted on the bracket 1, specifically: the housing 2 has a mounting clip 14, which is fixedly sleeved on the bracket 1 by bolts; and the housing 2 is located on one side of the compensating rope 3 on the bracket 1.
[0057] A laser rangefinder 6 is installed inside the housing 2 and located near the high-energy laser 5. The emitting end of the laser rangefinder 6 extends out of the housing 2, and the laser emitted by the emitting end of the laser rangefinder 6 is aligned with the height direction. It is used to measure the distance between its emitting end and a predetermined position on the bracket. Specifically, the kit has a mounting clip 16 with a detection surface that is perpendicular to both the laser emitted by the high-energy laser 5 and the laser emitted by the laser rangefinder 6. This detection surface is used to measure the distance between its emitting end and the detection surface of the drop assembly 4.
[0058] A high-energy laser 5 is installed inside the housing 2, and the emitting end of the high-energy laser 5 extends out of the housing 2. The laser emitted by the emitting end of the high-energy laser 5 is aligned with the height direction and is used to remove foreign objects, such as snow, attached to the detection surface of the drop assembly 4.
[0059] The first temperature and humidity sensor 7 is installed inside the housing 2, near the high-energy laser 5 and the laser rangefinder 6, and is used to measure the temperature and humidity inside the housing 2.
[0060] The second temperature and humidity sensor 8 is installed inside the housing 2, and the sensitive element of the second temperature and humidity sensor 8 is in contact with the outside of the housing 2, for measuring the temperature and humidity outside the housing 2;
[0061] Camera 9 is installed inside housing 2, and the shooting unit of camera 9 extends out of housing 2. The shooting unit of camera 9 is vertically downward and covers the compensating rope 3 and the weight assembly 4 located below camera 9. It is used to know in real time the situation of compensating rope 3 and weight assembly captured by the shooting unit of camera 9.
[0062] Circuit board 12 is installed inside housing 2 and is used to realize electrical connection between high-energy laser 5, laser range sensor 6, first temperature and humidity sensor 7, second temperature and humidity sensor 8, camera 9, and wireless communication module 10, and to realize communication between circuit board 12 and monitoring system.
[0063] The wireless communication module 10 is installed inside the housing 2 and is located near the high-energy laser 5 and the laser rangefinder 6.
[0064] AC / DC converter 11 is installed inside housing 2 and located near high-energy laser 5, laser range sensor 6 and wireless communication module 10. It is used to electrically connect to circuit board 12 and to connect or disconnect from mains power.
[0065] A through hole 15 is provided on the outer wall of the housing 2. The sensitive unit of the second temperature and humidity sensor 8 is in contact with the outside through the through hole 15 to measure the temperature and humidity outside the housing 2.
[0066] The interior of the housing 2 is also provided with a wire groove 13, through which wires are laid in the housing 2 and electrically connected to the circuit board 12.
[0067] It should be noted that the output terminals of the laser rangefinder 6, the first temperature and humidity sensor 7, the second temperature and humidity sensor 8, and the camera 9 are all electrically connected to the circuit board 12. The output terminals of the circuit board 12 are electrically connected to the high-energy laser 5 and the AC / DC converter 11, respectively. The output and input terminals of the circuit board 12 are electrically connected to the wireless communication module 10, which has a transmitter and a receiver, respectively, and is connected to the remote terminal for communication.
[0068] The verticality of the compensation rope 3 is monitored in the following manner:
[0069] First, the AC / DC converter 11 is used to power the circuit board 12 after it is powered on. Then, when the compensating rope 3 moves relative to the height direction under the gravity of the weight assembly, the laser displacement sensor 6 receives the moving distance of the compensating rope 3 and then transmits the received data to the circuit board 12. The data is then sent to the remote terminal via the wireless communication module 10, so that the movement data can be received in real time. Similarly, the data measured by the first temperature and humidity sensor 7 and the second temperature and humidity sensor 8, as well as the real-time video or pictures captured by the camera 9, are finally sent to the remote terminal via the circuit board 12 and the wireless communication module 10, so that the data can be received in real time.
[0070] Secondly, when it is necessary to knock off the snow attached to the support 1 or the compensation rope 3, the remote terminal is operated to remotely transmit the information to the wireless communication module 10, then through the circuit board 12, and finally through the high-energy laser 5 to knock it off.
[0071] The above embodiments are preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Various modifications or variations that can be made by those skilled in the art without creative effort within the scope of the appended claims are still within the scope of protection of this patent.
Claims
1. A monitoring system for a catenary compensation dropper assembly, comprising a compensation rope installed on a support, the support having a height direction, the compensation rope having a sagging direction consistent with the height direction, a dropper assembly fixed with the compensation rope along the height direction and slidingly installed on the support, further comprising: a housing installed on the support and located on one side of the compensation rope on the support, a laser ranging sensor installed inside the housing and located near the high-energy laser, the emitting end of the laser ranging sensor extending out of the housing, the laser emitted by the emitting end of the laser ranging sensor being consistent with the height direction, for measuring the distance between the emitting end and the detection surface of the dropper assembly; a high-energy laser installed inside the housing, the emitting end of the high-energy laser extending out of the housing, the laser emitted by the emitting end of the high-energy laser being consistent with the height direction, for removing foreign matter attached to the detection surface of the dropper assembly; a circuit board installed inside the housing for electrical connection between the high-energy laser, the laser ranging sensor and the wireless communication module; a wireless communication module installed inside the housing and located near the high-energy laser and the laser ranging sensor, for realizing communication between the circuit board and the monitoring system; and an AC / DC converter installed inside the housing and located near the high-energy laser, the laser ranging sensor and the wireless communication module, for electrical connection with the circuit board and being connected or disconnected with the mains. 2.The monitoring system for a catenary compensation dropper assembly according to claim 1, further comprising: a camera installed inside the housing, the camera having a shooting unit extending out of the housing, the shooting unit being vertically downward and covering the compensation rope and the dropper assembly located below the camera, the camera being electrically connected with the circuit board, for real-time knowing the situation of the compensation rope and the dropper assembly shot by the shooting unit. characterized in that 3.The monitoring system for a catenary compensation dropper assembly according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising: a first temperature and humidity sensor installed inside the housing and located near the high-energy laser and the laser ranging sensor, the first temperature and humidity sensor being electrically connected with the circuit board, for measuring the temperature and humidity inside the housing by using the first temperature and humidity sensor. 4.The monitoring system for a catenary compensation dropper assembly according to claim 3, further comprising: a second temperature and humidity sensor installed inside the housing, the sensitive unit of the second temperature and humidity sensor being in contact with the outside of the housing, the second temperature and humidity sensor being electrically connected with the circuit board, for measuring the temperature and humidity outside the housing by using the second temperature and humidity sensor. 5.The monitoring system for a catenary compensation dropper assembly according to claim 4, further comprising: A through hole is formed on the outer wall of the shell, and a sensitive unit of the second temperature and humidity sensor is in contact with the outside through the through hole, so as to measure the temperature and humidity outside the shell.
6. The monitoring system for the compensation dropper assembly of the overhead line system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dropper assembly is slidably installed on the support through a sleeve, and the sleeve is provided with a fixing clamp, and the fixing clamp is provided with a detection surface, and the detection surface is perpendicular to the laser emitted by the high-energy laser and the laser emitted by the laser ranging sensor.