Wind power plant aviation obstruction beacon with lightning protection structure
By introducing lightning protection insulators and I-beam structures into the aviation obstruction lights of wind farms, the problem of equipment being easily damaged by lightning strikes has been solved, achieving stable operation and improved safety of the equipment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-24
AI Technical Summary
Aviation obstruction lights at wind farms are easily damaged by lightning strikes, leading to equipment failure, high maintenance costs, and impacting the safety of wind farms.
The design incorporates lightning protection insulators, connection holes, fixing sleeves, and I-shaped cylinders to ensure that lightning current is effectively conducted to the ground, thereby enhancing the lightning protection performance of the equipment.
This improved the lightning protection performance of aviation obstruction lights, ensured stable equipment operation, reduced maintenance costs, extended equipment lifespan, and enhanced the safety of wind farms.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of aviation obstruction light, especially a wind power plant aviation obstruction light with lightning protection structure. BACKGROUND
[0002] The wind power plant aviation obstruction light is a special lamp for identifying high obstacles such as wind turbines, also known as aviation light equipment. Its main function is to provide pilots with key navigation information and warning information at night or in low visibility conditions, thereby effectively avoiding collisions between aircraft and obstacles.
[0003] Usually, the wind power plant aviation obstruction light is installed on the top or a prominent position of the wind turbine to ensure that pilots can clearly see it from all angles. The light source (such as LED) inside the lamp is driven by the circuit to emit light, and the light is focused and scattered by optical lenses and other components, so that it propagates according to a specific angle and direction, thereby achieving the best visible range.
[0004] In practical applications, the wind power plant aviation obstruction light is usually installed on high-rise buildings or wind turbine towers in the wind power plant, and these locations are extremely vulnerable to lightning. If the aviation obstruction light is not grounded, it cannot effectively guide the lightning current into the ground, which significantly increases the risk of damage to the lamp and the building it is in by lightning. When lightning strikes, an ungrounded aviation obstruction light may not be able to withstand the high voltage and high current generated by lightning, resulting in equipment damage or failure.
[0005] The impact of lightning on the aviation obstruction light not only can cause equipment damage, but also can shorten its service life and reduce its reliability. An ungrounded aviation obstruction light is more likely to be damaged in lightning weather, resulting in frequent replacement and maintenance, which not only increases maintenance costs, but also prolongs downtime. At the same time, the reduction in equipment reliability can also adversely affect the normal operation and safety of the wind power plant. SUMMARY
[0006] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a wind power plant aviation obstruction light with a lightning protection structure, which can effectively solve the problems raised in the background art.
[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical scheme adopted by the utility model is as follows:
[0008] A wind power plant aviation obstruction light with a lightning protection structure, comprising a lamp, a connecting seat and a connecting hole, a plurality of connecting hole positions are annularly distributed on the connecting seat, and the lamp is installed on the connecting seat.
[0009] The connecting seat is provided with a mounting seat through a fixing sleeve, a plurality of insertion hole positions are formed in the side wall of the fixing sleeve, a lightning protection insulator is inserted into the insertion hole position, lightning protection of the wind power field aviation obstruction light is realized through the lightning protection insulator, a wire is connected to the lower end of the mounting seat, and the wire is connected to a controller and a power supply;
[0010] The inside of the fixing sleeve is connected with an inner protection cylinder through a support, and the inner protection cylinder is connected with a I-shaped cylinder through a connecting frame.
[0011] As an optional solution of the application, a plurality of the connection holes are annularly distributed on the connecting seat and the mounting seat, the connection holes are divided into large holes and small holes, the small holes are communicated with the large holes, the connection holes of the connecting seat and the mounting seat are arranged in alignment, and the surfaces of the connecting seat and the mounting seat are connected with anti-skid washers through an adhesive;
[0012] As an optional solution of the application, the lamp is connected with the wire, the wire passes through the cavity between the inner protection cylinder and the fixing sleeve, the wire is fixed on the support through a cable tie, the lamp is provided with a sealing ring at the connection position with the connecting seat, and the connecting seat is fixed on the support through a bolt;
[0013] As an optional solution of the application, the connecting seat, the fixing sleeve and the mounting seat are designed in a I-shaped cylinder, the connecting seat, the fixing sleeve and the mounting seat are designed in an integrated manner, and a plurality of the insertion hole positions are annularly distributed on the fixing sleeve;
[0014] As an optional solution of the application, the interface of the lightning protection insulator is inserted into the insertion hole position in alignment, and the lightning protection insulator is fixed on the fixing sleeve through a bolt, and the insertion position of the lightning protection insulator and the fixing sleeve is sealed;
[0015] As an optional solution of the application, the connecting frame comprises a connecting screw rod and a rotating sleeve, the rotating sleeve is sleeved on the connecting screw rod, the rotating sleeve is fixed on the inner protection cylinder through a bolt and a nut, the connecting frame is fixedly connected with the I-shaped cylinder, and a notch is formed in the lower end of the I-shaped cylinder for the connection line to extend out;
[0016] As an optional solution of the application, a plurality of the connection lines are spirally wound on the I-shaped cylinder, and one of the connection lines is grounded.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the application has the following beneficial effects:
[0018] The lightning protection insulator is stably connected with the fixing sleeve through the insertion hole position, and the sealing treatment improves the sealing property of the insertion position, thereby effectively preventing the direct strike of lightning on the wind power field aviation obstruction light, improving the lightning protection property of the equipment, and ensuring the safe operation of the entire wind power field.
[0019] The design of the I-shaped cylinder not only facilitates the spiral winding of the plurality of connecting wires, but also stably connects with the inner protective cylinder through the connecting frame, forming a compact and stable connecting system. This design not only enhances the fixation and stability of the connecting wires, but also enables the entire device to maintain a good working state under adverse weather conditions.
[0020] The spiral winding of the plurality of connecting wires on the I-shaped cylinder is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also improves the compactness and orderliness of the connecting wires. Among them, the connecting wires specially used for grounding ensure the safe grounding of the entire system, effectively preventing safety hazards caused by static electricity accumulation or lightning strikes. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0021] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 It is a top view of the overall structure of the utility model;
[0023] Figure 3 It is a side view of the overall structure of the utility model;
[0024] Figure 4 It is a display diagram of the fixed sleeve, inner protective cylinder, I-shaped cylinder and lightning protection insulator of the utility model;
[0025] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the inner protective cylinder, I-shaped cylinder and connecting wire of the utility model.
[0026] In the figure: 1, lamp; 2, connecting seat; 3, connecting hole position; 4, fixed sleeve; 5, mounting seat; 6, wire; 7, lightning protection insulator; 8, plug-in hole position; 9, inner protective cylinder; 10, support; 11, I-shaped cylinder; 12, connecting frame; 13, connecting wire; 14, joint. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0027] In order to make the technical means, creative features, purposes and effects achieved by the utility model easy to understand, the following further describes the utility model in combination with specific implementation manners.
[0028] As shown in Figure 1 - Figure 5 A wind farm aviation obstruction light with a lightning protection structure mainly comprises a lamp 1, a connecting seat 2 and a plurality of connecting hole positions 3. These connecting hole positions 3 are distributed in a ring shape around the connecting seat 2, so that the lamp 1 can be stably installed on the connecting seat 2.
[0029] The connecting base 2 is connected to the mounting base 5 via a fixing sleeve 4. The fixing sleeve 4 has multiple insertion holes 8 on its side wall. These insertion holes 8 are used to insert lightning protection insulators 7, thereby enabling the lightning protection function of the wind farm aviation obstruction lights. A wire 6 is connected to the lower end of the mounting base 5, and the wire 6 is further connected to the controller and power supply, ensuring the power supply for the entire system.
[0030] Inside the fixed sleeve 4, an inner protective sleeve 9 is connected via a bracket 10. The inner protective sleeve 9 is connected to an I-shaped sleeve 11 via a connecting bracket 12. Multiple connecting wires 13 are wound inside the I-shaped sleeve 11. Each connecting wire 13 has a connector 14 at its end. One of the connectors 14 passes through a plug hole 8 and connects to the lightning protection insulator 7, thereby ensuring the realization of the lightning protection function.
[0031] Multiple connection holes 3 are distributed not only in a ring on the connector 2 but also on the mounting base 5. These connection holes 3 are designed with both large and small holes, with the small holes communicating with the large holes. The connection holes 3 on the connector 2 and the mounting base 5 are aligned to ensure accurate connection. Furthermore, the surfaces of the connector 2 and the mounting base 5 are bonded with anti-slip washers using adhesive to enhance the stability of the connection.
[0032] The lamp 1 is connected to the wire 6, which passes through the cavity between the inner protective sleeve 9 and the fixing sleeve 4. To ensure the wire 6 is securely fixed, cable ties are used to secure it to the bracket 10. Simultaneously, a sealing ring is provided at the connection point between the lamp 1 and the connecting seat 2 to prevent the intrusion of external factors such as rainwater. The connecting seat 2 is fixed to the bracket 10 with bolts, ensuring the stability of the entire structure.
[0033] The connector 2, fixing sleeve 4, and mounting base 5 are designed in an "I"-shaped cylindrical form, which is not only aesthetically pleasing but also structurally robust. The connector 2, fixing sleeve 4, and mounting base 5 are integrated, making the entire device more compact. Multiple insertion holes 8 are arranged in a ring on the fixing sleeve 4, facilitating the installation and maintenance of the lightning protection insulator 7.
[0034] The interface of the surge protector 7 is aligned with the insertion hole 8 and inserted, and then fixed to the fixing sleeve 4 with bolts. A sealing treatment is applied to ensure the seal between the surge protector 7 and the fixing sleeve 4, thereby improving the surge protection effect.
[0035] The connecting frame 12 includes a connecting screw and a rotating sleeve, with the rotating sleeve fitted onto the connecting screw. The rotating sleeve is fixed to the inner protective cylinder 9 by bolts and nuts, ensuring the stability of the connecting frame 12. The connecting frame 12 is welded and fixed to the I-shaped cylinder 11, and a notch is provided at the lower end of the I-shaped cylinder 11 to facilitate the lead-out of the connecting wire 13.
[0036] A plurality of connecting wires 13 are spirally wound on the I-beam cylinder 11, one of which is dedicated for grounding to ensure the safe operation of the entire system.
[0037] The fixing sleeve 4 is bolted to the mounting base 5. Ensure that the plug-in hole position 8 on the side wall of the fixing sleeve 4 is aligned with the connecting hole position 3 of the mounting base 5. Insert the lightning protection insulator 7 into the plug-in hole position 8 on the fixing sleeve 4. Fix the lightning protection insulator 7 on the fixing sleeve 4 by bolts and perform sealing treatment to improve the lightning protection effect. Connect the lower end of the wire 6 to the mounting base 5. Ensure that the wire 6 is connected to the controller and power supply to ensure the power supply of the entire system.
[0038] The inner protection cylinder 9 is connected inside the fixing sleeve 4 through the support 10. Use a cable tie to fix the wire 6 on the support 10. Connect the I-beam cylinder 11 to the inner protection cylinder 9 through the connecting frame 12. Fix the rotating sleeve on the inner protection cylinder 9 by bolts and nuts to ensure the stability of the connecting frame 12. Spirally wind a plurality of connecting wires 13 on the I-beam cylinder 11. Ensure that one of the connecting wires 13 is dedicated for grounding. Install the luminaire 1 on the connecting base 2 through the connecting hole position 3. Use bolts to fix the connecting base 2 on the support 10. Install a sealing ring at the connection between the luminaire 1 and the connecting base 2 to prevent external factors such as rainwater from entering. Bond a non-slip gasket on the surface of the connecting base 2 and the mounting base 5 to enhance the stability of the connection.
[0039] Install the assembled wind farm aviation obstruction light at the designated location, ensuring that the luminaire 1 is stably installed on the connecting base 2. After ensuring that the wire 6 is correctly connected to the controller and power supply, turn on the power supply. Confirm that the lightning protection insulator 7 has been correctly installed and fixed to ensure the realization of the lightning protection function. Turn on the controller and test the operation status of the aviation obstruction light to ensure its normal work. Regularly check the stability and sealing of the connection to ensure the normal operation of the equipment. If necessary, maintain or replace the lightning protection insulator 7 to maintain the lightning protection effect.
[0040] It is to be noted that the terms such as first and second (one and two) and the like in this text are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between the entities or operations. The terms "include", "contain" or any other variant are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that the process, method, article or equipment including a series of elements not only includes those elements, but also includes other elements not explicitly listed or inherent to such process, method, article or equipment. Without more limitations, the element defined by the statement "including a…" does not exclude the presence of another identical element in the process, method, article or equipment including the element.
[0041] The basic principle and main features of the present application and the advantages of the present application are shown and described above. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present application is not limited by the above examples, and the above examples and descriptions in the specification are only to illustrate the principles of the present application. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application, various changes and improvements can be made to the present application, and these changes and improvements all fall within the scope of the claimed present application. The scope of protection of the present application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A wind farm aviation obstruction light with a lightning protection structure, comprising a lamp (1), a connecting base (2), and connecting holes (3), wherein a plurality of the connecting holes (3) are arranged in a ring on the connecting base (2), and the lamp (1) is mounted on the connecting base (2), characterized in that: The connecting seat (2) is equipped with a mounting seat (5) through a fixed sleeve (4). The side wall of the fixed sleeve (4) is provided with multiple insertion holes (8). A lightning protection insulator (7) is inserted and connected to the insertion holes (8). The lightning protection insulator (7) is used to realize the lightning protection of the wind farm aviation obstruction light. The lower end of the mounting seat (5) is connected to a wire (6) and is connected to the controller and power supply through the wire (6). The fixed sleeve (4) is connected to an inner protective sleeve (9) via a bracket (10), and an I-shaped sleeve (11) is connected to the inner protective sleeve (9) via a connecting frame (12). Multiple connecting wires (13) are wound inside the I-shaped sleeve (11), and each connecting wire (13) has a connector (14) at its end. One of the connectors (14) passes through the insertion hole (8) and connects to the lightning protection insulator (7).
2. The wind farm aviation obstruction light with lightning protection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple connection holes (3) are arranged in a ring on the connector (2) and the mounting base (5). The connection holes (3) are divided into large holes and small holes. The small holes are connected to the large holes. The connection holes (3) of the connector (2) and the mounting base (5) are aligned. The surfaces of the connector (2) and the mounting base (5) are connected with anti-slip washers by adhesive.
3. A wind farm aviation obstruction light with a lightning protection structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lamp (1) is connected to the wire (6), the wire (6) passes through the cavity between the inner protective cylinder (9) and the fixing sleeve (4), and the wire (6) is fixed to the bracket (10) by cable ties. The lamp (1) is provided with a sealing ring at the connection between it and the connecting seat (2), and the connecting seat (2) is fixed to the bracket (10) by bolts.
4. A wind farm aviation obstruction light with a lightning protection structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting seat (2), the fixing sleeve (4) and the mounting seat (5) are designed in the shape of an "I" cylinder. The connecting seat (2), the fixing sleeve (4) and the mounting seat (5) are designed as a single unit. Multiple insertion holes (8) are distributed in a ring on the fixing sleeve (4).
5. A wind farm aviation obstruction light with a lightning protection structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The interface of the lightning protection insulator (7) is aligned with the insertion hole (8) and inserted, and it is fixed to the fixed sleeve (4) by bolts. The insertion point of the lightning protection insulator (7) and the fixed sleeve (4) is sealed.
6. A wind farm aviation obstruction light with a lightning protection structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The connecting frame (12) includes a connecting screw and a rotating sleeve. The rotating sleeve is fitted onto the connecting screw and fixed to the inner protective cylinder (9) by bolts and nuts. The connecting frame (12) is welded and fixed to the I-shaped cylinder (11). The lower end of the I-shaped cylinder (11) has a notch for the connecting line (13) to extend out.
7. A wind farm aviation obstruction light with a lightning protection structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: Multiple connecting wires (13) are spirally wound on the I-shaped cylinder (11), and one of the connecting wires (13) is grounded.