Auxiliary early warning device for centralized operation of thermal power plant
By using a panoramic camera and a gear-driven auxiliary early warning device, the problem of traditional devices being unable to cover hidden areas has been solved, enabling blind-spot-free monitoring and real-time anomaly detection in the centralized control area of thermal power plants, thereby improving safety and emergency response speed.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NORTHERN UNITED POWER CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-23
AI Technical Summary
Traditional early warning devices cannot cover hidden areas such as the back of equipment and pipe gaps in the centralized control operation of thermal power plants, making it difficult to detect potential hazards such as leaks and overheating in a timely manner.
Employing a panoramic camera and drive mechanism, the camera achieves 360° rotation scanning via gear transmission. It is also equipped with image recognition and a smoke sensor, providing differentiated warnings through first and second alarms respectively.
It enables comprehensive monitoring of the centralized control area of thermal power plants, improves the real-time detection capability of equipment abnormalities and smoke conditions, ensures timely handling and safety, reduces stress concentration in gear sets, and improves emergency response speed and efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of early warning device technology, and in particular to an auxiliary early warning device for centralized control operation of thermal power plants. Background Technology
[0002] In the centralized control environment of thermal power plants, the equipment is dense and the operating conditions are complex (high temperature, dust, vibration), requiring real-time monitoring and early warning of anomalies in key areas such as boilers, coal conveying systems, and steam turbines.
[0003] Traditional early warning devices are mostly fixed installations, which cannot cover hidden areas such as the back of equipment and pipe gaps, making it difficult to detect potential hazards such as leaks and overheating in a timely manner. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an auxiliary early warning device for centralized control operation of thermal power plants in order to solve the above-mentioned problems. This device improves the problem that most auxiliary early warning devices for centralized control operation of thermal power plants are fixed installations and cannot cover hidden areas such as the back of equipment and pipe gaps, making it difficult to detect hidden dangers such as leaks and overheating in a timely manner.
[0005] This utility model achieves the above-mentioned objective through the following technical solution: an auxiliary early warning device for centralized control operation of a thermal power plant, comprising:
[0006] Mounting block;
[0007] A rotating rod, which is rotatably connected within the mounting block;
[0008] A panoramic camera, which is fixedly connected to the lower end of the rotating rod;
[0009] A drive mechanism is provided on one side of the panoramic camera to enable the panoramic camera to rotate.
[0010] Preferably, the drive mechanism includes a motor, a first gear, a fixed frame, a rack, a second gear, a connecting rod, a rack, a third gear, a fourth gear, and a fifth gear. The motor is located below the mounting block. The first gear is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor. The fixed frame is fixedly connected to the lower end of the mounting block. The rack is sleeved on the circumferential surface of the first gear. The second gear is sleeved on the inner wall of the rack. The first and second gears mesh with the rack. The connecting rod is fixedly connected to one side of the second gear. The third gear is fixedly connected to the circumferential surface of the second gear. The rack is rotatably connected inside the mounting block. The rack and the third gear are in contact and mesh. The fourth gear is fixedly connected to the circumferential surface of the rack. The fifth gear is fixedly connected to the circumferential surface of the rotating rod.
[0011] Preferably, a mounting plate is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting block, and the surface of the mounting plate has multiple threaded holes.
[0012] Preferably, a connecting block is fixedly connected to the lower end of the motor, and the connecting block is fixedly connected to the surface of the mounting plate.
[0013] Preferably, a first alarm is fixedly connected to the surface of the mounting plate, and the first alarm is connected to the panoramic camera signal.
[0014] Preferably, a smoke sensor is fixedly connected to the surface of the mounting plate, and a second alarm is fixedly connected to the surface of the mounting plate, with the smoke sensor and the second alarm being signal-connected.
[0015] Preferably, a handle is fixedly connected to the upper end of the mounting block.
[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0017] 1. Through the gear transmission mechanism, the panoramic camera can achieve 360° rotational scanning without blind spots. This not only overcomes the problem of blind spots in traditional fixed cameras, but also greatly improves the monitoring range and real-time performance. Operators can obtain a comprehensive view of the central control area of the thermal power plant through the panoramic camera, promptly detect and handle equipment abnormalities, thereby improving overall safety. Furthermore, the multi-stage transmission of this device distributes the total load to each gear set, reducing stress concentration on individual gears. For example, the rack and fourth gear bear the rotational torque, while the second and third gears mainly transmit steering power. Their coordinated work can extend the overall lifespan of the mechanism.
[0018] 2. This device is equipped with a first alarm and a second alarm, which provide differentiated warnings for equipment anomalies detected by image recognition technology and smoke concentration exceeding the standard detected by smoke sensors, respectively. This design ensures that staff can quickly and accurately identify the type of problem and take corresponding countermeasures in different types of emergency situations, greatly improving the speed and efficiency of emergency response. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a front perspective view of the present invention;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a first sectional view of the present invention;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a second sectional view of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 4 This is the third sectional view of the present invention.
[0023] In the diagram: 1. Mounting block; 2. Rotating rod; 3. Panoramic camera; 4. Gear rack; 5. Motor; 6. First gear; 7. Fixing bracket; 8. Gear rack; 9. Second gear; 10. Connecting rod; 11. Third gear; 12. Fourth gear; 13. Fifth gear; 14. Mounting plate; 15. Threaded hole; 16. Connecting block; 17. First alarm; 18. Smoke sensor; 19. Second alarm; 20. Handle. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0025] Example 1
[0026] Please see Figure 1-4 The present invention provides the following technical solution:
[0027] An auxiliary early warning device for centralized control operation of a thermal power plant includes:
[0028] Install block 1;
[0029] Rotating rod 2 is rotatably connected to mounting block 1;
[0030] Panoramic camera 3 is fixedly connected to the lower end of rotating rod 2;
[0031] A drive mechanism is located on one side of the panoramic camera 3 to enable the panoramic camera 3 to rotate.
[0032] The drive mechanism includes a motor 5, a first gear 6, a fixed frame 7, a rack 8, a second gear 9, a connecting rod 10, a rack 4, a third gear 11, a fourth gear 12, and a fifth gear 13. The motor 5 is located below the mounting block 1. The first gear 6 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor 5. The fixed frame 7 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the mounting block 1. The rack 8 is fitted onto the circumferential surface of the first gear 6. The second gear 9 is fitted onto the inner wall of the rack 8. The first gear 6 and the second gear 9 mesh with the rack 8. The connecting rod 10 is fixedly connected to one side of the second gear 9. The third gear 11 is fixedly connected to the circumferential surface of the second gear 9. The rack 4 is rotatably connected inside the mounting block 1. The rack 4 and the third gear 11 are in contact and mesh. The fourth gear 12 is fixedly connected to the circumferential surface of the rack 4. The fifth gear 13 is fixedly connected to the circumferential surface of the rotating rod 2. A 360° no-dead-angle rotating scan is achieved through the panoramic camera 3. This not only overcomes the problem of blind spots in traditional fixed cameras but also greatly improves the monitoring range and real-time performance.
[0033] In this embodiment: the mounting block 1 provides support for the rotating rod 2 and the rack 4, and has an internal limit groove that cooperates with the limit blocks on the rotating rod 2 and the rack 4, so that they can only rotate and cannot move up and down. The rotating rod 2 is used to install and drive the panoramic camera 3 to rotate. The panoramic camera 3 is used to monitor the operating environment of the central control area of the thermal power plant in real time. The motor 5 serves as the power source for driving the first gear 6 to rotate. The first gear 6 is used to transmit the power of the motor 5 to the rack 8. The fixing frame 7 is used to support the rack 8. The rack 8 meshes with the first gear 6 and the second gear 9, and is used to transmit the rotational power of the first gear 6 to the second gear 9, thereby driving the second gear 9 to rotate. The second gear 9 is used to drive the connecting rod 10 to rotate. The connecting rod 10 is used to drive the third gear 11 to rotate. The third gear 11 drives the rack 4 to rotate. The rack 4 drives the fourth gear 12 to rotate. The fourth gear 12 is used to transmit the rotational motion of the rack 4 to the fifth gear 13. The fifth gear 13 is used to drive the rotating rod 2 to rotate.
[0034] Please refer to the details. Figure 1-4 A mounting plate 14 is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting block 1, and the surface of the mounting plate 14 has multiple threaded holes 15.
[0035] In this embodiment: the mounting plate 14 is used to open threaded holes 15. The threaded holes 15 can be fixed in different positions according to actual installation requirements.
[0036] Please refer to the details. Figure 1-4 A connecting block 16 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the motor 5, and the connecting block 16 is fixedly connected to the surface of the mounting plate 14.
[0037] In this embodiment: the connecting block 16 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the motor 5 and fixedly connected to the surface of the mounting plate 14 to enhance the stability of the motor 5.
[0038] Please refer to the details. Figure 1-4 The first alarm 17 is fixedly connected to the surface of the mounting plate 14, and the first alarm 17 is connected to the panoramic camera 3.
[0039] In this embodiment: when the panoramic camera 3 detects an abnormal situation in the central control area of the thermal power plant, it transmits the signal to the first alarm 17. The first alarm 17 can detect the abnormal situation at the first time and quickly issue an alarm, which improves the speed and efficiency of responding to emergencies. The first alarm 17 combines sound and visual alarm methods, which can effectively convey emergency information in noisy environments or for hearing-impaired staff.
[0040] Please refer to the details. Figure 1-4 A smoke sensor 18 is fixedly connected to the surface of the mounting plate 14, and a second alarm 19 is fixedly connected to the surface of the mounting plate 14. The smoke sensor 18 and the second alarm 19 are connected by signals.
[0041] In this embodiment: the smoke sensor 18 is used to monitor the smoke concentration in the central control area of the thermal power plant in real time. The second alarm 19 is connected to the smoke sensor 18 and can immediately activate the alarm when smoke is detected. The second alarm 19 can be an audible and visual alarm, including a buzzer and a flashing light, so as to attract the attention of the staff in the event of a fire. The color is different from the first alarm 17, so that the staff can quickly identify it. It should be noted that the panoramic camera 3, the first alarm 17, the smoke sensor 18 and the second alarm 19 are all existing technologies, and will not be described in detail in this article.
[0042] Please refer to the details. Figure 1-4 A handle 20 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the mounting block 1.
[0043] In this embodiment: the handle 20 provides a gripping point for personnel to install the device, making it convenient for personnel to install.
[0044] When the motor 5 of this device is powered on, it drives the first gear 6 to rotate. The first gear 6 meshes with the rack 8, pushing the rack 8 to move laterally, which in turn drives the second gear 9 to rotate. The second gear 9 drives the third gear 11 to rotate through the connecting rod 10. The third gear 11 meshes with the rack 4, causing the rack 4 to rotate. The rack 4 meshes with the fourth gear 12 and the fifth gear 13, ultimately driving the rotating rod 2 and the panoramic camera 3 to perform a 360° rotation scan. During the rotation, the panoramic camera 3 captures the environment of the power plant's central control area in real time. It detects equipment abnormalities through image recognition technology. If the panoramic camera 3 detects an abnormality, it immediately triggers the first alarm 17, activating an audible and visual alarm to alert the operator. At the same time, the smoke sensor 18 independently monitors the ambient smoke concentration. If the smoke concentration exceeds the standard, it directly triggers the second alarm 19, creating a differentiated warning from the first alarm 17. Through gear transmission, the camera achieves 360° rotation without blind spots, covering the blind spots of traditional fixed cameras and improving the monitoring range and real-time performance.
[0045] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. An auxiliary early warning device for centralized control operation of a thermal power plant, characterized in that, include: Install block (1); Rotating rod (2), which is rotatably connected to the mounting block (1); A panoramic camera (3) is fixedly connected to the lower end of a rotating rod (2); A drive mechanism is provided on one side of the panoramic camera (3) to enable the panoramic camera (3) to rotate.
2. The auxiliary early warning device for centralized control operation of thermal power plants according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive mechanism includes a motor (5), a first gear (6), a fixed frame (7), a rack (8), a second gear (9), a connecting rod (10), a rack (4), a third gear (11), a fourth gear (12), and a fifth gear (13). The motor (5) is located below the mounting block (1). The first gear (6) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor (5). The fixed frame (7) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the mounting block (1). The rack (8) is sleeved on the circumferential surface of the first gear (6), and the second gear (9) is sleeved on the rack. The inner wall of the rack (8) is connected to the rack (8), the first gear (6) and the second gear (9) mesh with the rack (8), the connecting rod (10) is fixedly connected to one side of the second gear (9), the third gear (11) is fixedly connected to the circumferential surface of the second gear (9), the rack (4) is rotatably connected to the mounting block (1), the rack (4) and the third gear (11) are in contact and mesh, the fourth gear (12) is fixedly connected to the circumferential surface of the rack (4), and the fifth gear (13) is fixedly connected to the circumferential surface of the rotating rod (2).
3. The auxiliary early warning device for centralized control operation of thermal power plants according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting block (1) is fixedly connected to one side end of the mounting plate (14), and the surface of the mounting plate (14) is provided with multiple threaded holes (15).
4. The auxiliary early warning device for centralized control operation of thermal power plants according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lower end of the motor (5) is fixedly connected to a connecting block (16), which is fixedly connected to the surface of the mounting plate (14).
5. The auxiliary early warning device for centralized control operation of thermal power plants according to claim 4, characterized in that: The surface of the mounting plate (14) is fixedly connected to a first alarm (17), which is connected to the panoramic camera (3) via signal.
6. The auxiliary early warning device for centralized control operation of a thermal power plant according to claim 3, characterized in that: A smoke sensor (18) is fixedly connected to the surface of the mounting plate (14), and a second alarm (19) is fixedly connected to the surface of the mounting plate (14). The smoke sensor (18) and the second alarm (19) are connected by signal.
7. The auxiliary early warning device for centralized control operation of thermal power plants according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the mounting block (1) is fixedly connected to a handle (20).