A camera support structure for a steel tower

By designing a stable triangular camera bracket on an angle steel tower, the problems of bracket loosening and falling off and narrow field of view were solved, enabling stable monitoring and full-coverage bird activity early warning under complex weather conditions.

CN224397548UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-23BEIJING HUITONG JINCAI INFORMATION TECH
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202521433315.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-07-09
Publication Date
2026-06-23
Estimated Expiration
2035-07-09

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Technical Problem

Existing angle steel tower camera brackets are prone to loosening and falling off under complex weather conditions, and have a narrow field of view, making it impossible to comprehensively monitor bird activities and creating blind spots, which makes it difficult to meet the needs of accurate monitoring and early warning.

Method used

The vertical and horizontal square steel bars, made of 2.5mm thick steel, form a stable triangular structure with diagonal bracing. The joints are reinforced with triangular iron plates, and the fixed panel is installed in the center to expand the monitoring field of view. Multiple protections are provided through a waterproof box and a safety bayonet.

Benefits of technology

The improved bending strength and stability of the support structure eliminates blind spots in monitoring, ensuring stable operation of the equipment under conditions such as strong winds, rain, and snow, and providing comprehensive monitoring and reliable early warning of bird activity.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of angle steel tower camera support structures, it is related to angle steel tower camera technical field, including vertical square steel, square steel, inclined strut, the fixed panel vertical connection with the bottom end of vertical square steel, for with the tower body of angle steel tower form adhering fixed, vertical square steel top side is fixed with square steel, and square steel far away fixed panel one side end fixed with waterproof box.The utility model is formed stable triangle structure by vertical square steel, square steel and inclined strut made of 2.5mm thick steel material, cooperate the reinforcement of connecting node to triangular iron sheet, substantially improve the bending strength and overall stability of support, can keep stable under strong wind, rain and snow and other complex weather conditions, solve the problem that traditional support and angle steel tower poor adaptability, easy to loosen and fall off, multiple protection design improves equipment safety and service life, applicable to high-voltage transmission angle steel tower bird activity monitoring, provide reliable guarantee for power grid bird damage early warning.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of angle steel tower camera technology, specifically to an angle steel tower camera bracket structure. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous improvement of the ecological environment, the number of bird populations has shown a rapid growth trend, and their activity range is also constantly expanding. As a significant high point in the natural environment, power transmission towers can provide birds with a wide field of vision, making it easier for them to observe the surrounding environment, forage, and avoid potential threats. Therefore, they have become ideal places for birds to roost and stay. However, the frequent activities of birds on the crossarm platforms of power transmission towers have directly led to a significant increase in the incidence of power grid bird-related tripping accidents, posing a serious threat to the safe and stable operation of the power system.

[0003] In my country's power grid, 110kV and above voltage level transmission lines widely use angle steel towers as support structures. Common tower types include ram's horn towers and cat's eye towers. These angle steel towers generally have a height of more than 30 meters, and their crossarm platform width is usually greater than 10 meters. Since the surrounding terrain is mostly open areas or low-rise building clusters, there is a lack of other high points to rely on. Therefore, the monitoring of bird activities on angle steel towers can only be achieved by installing cameras on the angle steel tower body.

[0004] In the existing technology, the camera brackets used for angle steel towers have two prominent problems. On the one hand, because the tower body structure is made of angle steel, conventional brackets are difficult to form a stable fit with it, resulting in insufficient connection firmness. Under complex weather conditions such as strong winds, rain, and snow, they are prone to loosening or even falling off, affecting the normal operation of the monitoring equipment. On the other hand, due to the limitations of the bracket structure design, the horizontal field of view of the camera is narrow and cannot cover the entire crossarm platform, resulting in blind spots in monitoring and making it difficult to fully capture bird activity, thus failing to meet the needs of accurate monitoring and early warning. Utility Model Content

[0005] Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an angle steel tower camera bracket structure to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an angle steel tower camera bracket structure, including vertical square steel, horizontal square steel, diagonal bracing, waterproof box, fixing panel, and triangular iron plate, each component being made of 2.5mm thick steel;

[0007] The fixed panel is vertically connected to the bottom end of the vertical square steel and is used to fit and fix it to the tower body of the angle steel tower. A horizontal square steel is fixed to one side of the top of the vertical square steel. The horizontal square steel is used to provide horizontal installation support for the camera and ensure the monitoring field of view. A waterproof box is fixed to the end of the horizontal square steel away from the fixed panel. The camera is suspended below the waterproof box. The waterproof box is used to provide waterproof and dustproof protection for the camera.

[0008] By using 2.5mm thick steel to make vertical square steel, horizontal square steel and diagonal bracing to form a stable triangular structure, and with the reinforcement of the connection nodes by triangular iron plates, the bending strength and overall stability of the support are greatly improved. It can remain stable under complex weather conditions such as strong winds, rain and snow, and solves the problems of poor compatibility and easy loosening and falling off of traditional supports and angle steel towers.

[0009] The diagonal brace is inclined between the vertical square steel and the horizontal square steel, and its two ends are connected to the vertical square steel and the horizontal square steel respectively, in order to enhance the bending strength of the support. The triangular iron plate is attached to the vertical connection node between the vertical square steel and the fixed panel, and is fixed to the vertical steel and the fixed panel respectively, in order to strengthen the connection rigidity of the node.

[0010] The fixing panel is provided with a second screw hole. The fixing panel is fastened to the tower angle steel by screws passing through the second screw hole. The bracket is installed in the middle of the crossarm of the angle steel tower to expand the monitoring coverage by centrally deploying the bracket.

[0011] The triangular iron plate has a fall protection latch, which provides secondary fall protection in case the camera mounting components become accidentally loose.

[0012] The triangular iron plate's anti-fall latch provides secondary anti-fall protection. The multi-protection design enhances the equipment's safety and service life, making it suitable for bird activity monitoring on high-voltage transmission angle steel towers and providing reliable protection for power grid bird hazard early warning.

[0013] A safety latch is fixed at the bottom of the horizontal square steel near the waterproof box. The safety latch is used to limit and protect the camera cable.

[0014] The waterproof box has a cable pass-through hole on the inside, which is used to pass the camera cable through to achieve concealed wiring. The waterproof box is connected to the camera by a screw that passes through the first screw hole.

[0015] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial effects: By using 2.5mm thick steel to form a stable triangular structure with vertical and horizontal square steel bars and diagonal bracing, and strengthening the connection nodes with triangular iron plates, the bending strength and overall stability of the support are significantly improved. It can maintain stability under complex weather conditions such as strong winds, rain, and snow, solving the problems of poor compatibility and easy loosening and detachment of traditional supports with angle steel towers. The fixed panel is installed in the middle of the crossarm of the angle steel tower. The extended design of the horizontal square steel expands the horizontal field of view of the camera, covering the entire crossarm platform, eliminating monitoring blind spots, and meeting the needs of comprehensive bird activity capture. The waterproof box provides waterproof and dustproof protection for the camera, the safety latch provides cable limiting protection, and the anti-fall latch of the triangular iron plate provides secondary anti-fall protection. This multi-protection design improves the safety and service life of the equipment, making it suitable for bird activity monitoring on high-voltage transmission angle steel towers and providing reliable protection for power grid bird hazard early warning. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a first-view structural diagram of the entire utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a second-view structural diagram of the entire utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 Enlarged view of point B.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Vertical square steel; 2. Horizontal square steel; 3. Diagonal brace; 4. Waterproof box; 5. First screw hole; 6. Fixing panel; 7. Second screw hole; 8. Triangular iron plate; 9. Fall arrestor; 10. Wire hole; 11. Safety lock. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0022] The embodiments of this utility model will be described below based on its overall structure.

[0023] Example

[0024] like Figure 1-4As shown, the camera bracket structure provided in this embodiment consists of components such as vertical square steel 1, horizontal square steel 2, diagonal bracing 3, waterproof box 4, fixing panel 6, and triangular iron plate 8, all made of 2.5mm thick steel. Through rigid connection and functional design, it achieves stable installation and comprehensive monitoring of the camera on the angle steel tower, as detailed below:

[0025] The vertical square steel 1 is a square steel rod that is set vertically. Its bottom end is welded vertically to the fixed panel 6, and a horizontal square steel 2 is welded to one side of the top to form an "L"-shaped basic frame, which bears the vertical load of the overall structure.

[0026] The horizontal square steel 2 is a horizontally extending square steel rod, which is welded to the top of the vertical square steel 1 on one side and to the waterproof box 4 on the other side, providing a horizontal installation reference for the camera and ensuring that the monitoring field of view covers the crossbeam platform;

[0027] The diagonal brace 3 is an inclined steel rod, with its two ends welded to the middle of the vertical square steel 1 and the middle section of the horizontal square steel 2, respectively, to form a triangular stable structure, which enhances the bending strength of the support and resists the impact of external forces such as strong winds.

[0028] The fixed panel 6 is an L-shaped 90-degree bent steel plate, which is vertically welded to the bottom of the vertical square steel 1. Multiple sets of second screw holes 7 are opened on the surface. It is fastened to the tower body of the angle steel tower by screws and installed in the middle of the crossarm of the angle steel tower to maximize the monitoring coverage.

[0029] The triangular iron plate 8 is a right-angled triangular steel plate, which is welded to the vertical connection node between the vertical steel 1 and the fixed panel 6. It is welded and fixed to both of them to strengthen the connection rigidity of the node. It has a fall protection slot 9 for secondary fall protection when the camera mounting components are accidentally loose.

[0030] The waterproof box 4 is a square metal box, welded to the end of the horizontal square steel 2. The inside has a wire hole 10 for the camera cable to be threaded through to achieve concealed wiring. The surface has a first screw hole 5, which is connected to the camera by screws to provide waterproof and dustproof protection for the camera.

[0031] The safety latch 11 is a metal buckle, which is fixed to the bottom of the horizontal square steel 2 near the waterproof box 4 to limit the camera cable and prevent the cable from being worn or falling off due to wind swing.

[0032] Bracket installation preparation

[0033] Pre-treatment of angle steel tower installation location: Clean the rust and debris in the middle of the tower body crossarm, ensure that the mating surface of the fixing panel 6 is flat, and check the position of the second screw hole 7 on the fixing panel 6 according to the angle steel spacing of the tower body to ensure that the screws can be accurately inserted and fixed.

[0034] Bracket fixed installation

[0035] Hoist the support to the middle position of the crossarm of the angle steel tower, so that the fixing panel 6 is tightly attached to the angle steel of the tower body. Insert high-strength screws through the second screw hole 7 to firmly connect the fixing panel 6 to the tower body. Tighten the screws to ensure that the support is not loose.

[0036] Check the welding joints of the triangular iron plate 8, the vertical square steel 1, and the fixed panel 6 to confirm that there are no false welds and that the fall arrestor 9 faces downwards to facilitate the subsequent hanging of the fall arrestor rope.

[0037] Camera and cable installation

[0038] Fix the camera to the bottom of the waterproof box 4 through the first screw hole 5, ensuring that the camera lens faces the crossbeam platform, and adjust the angle so that the field of view covers the entire crossbeam. The horizontal field of view can reach more than 120°.

[0039] The camera cable passes through the wiring hole 10 of the waterproof box 4, is laid along the horizontal square steel 2, and is locked in the safety latch 11 to prevent the cable from swinging in the air. The end of the cable is connected to the monitoring equipment at the bottom of the tower to complete the wiring.

[0040] Security inspection

[0041] Connect the camera mounting components to the fall protection rope, with one end fixed to the fall protection clip 9 of the triangular iron plate 8 and the other end connected to the camera housing to form a secondary fall protection.

[0042] Stability test under simulated strong wind conditions: Manually shake the bracket to check whether the welded joints and screw connections are secure, the waterproof box 4 is not deformed, and the camera angle is not offset;

[0043] In summary, the vertical square steel 1, the horizontal square steel 2, and the diagonal brace 3 form a triangular frame. With the reinforcement of the nodes by the triangular iron plate 8, the bending strength of the bracket is increased by more than 50%, which can withstand the impact of strong winds of level 10 or above. The fixed panel 6 is installed in the middle of the crossarm, and the horizontal square steel 2 extends to one side. Combined with the end installation design of the waterproof box 4, the field of view of the camera covers the entire width of the crossarm, and the field of view is more than ten meters, eliminating the monitoring blind spot.

[0044] Meanwhile, the sealed structure of the waterproof box 4 prevents rain and snow from entering the camera, the safety latch 11 avoids cable wear, and the anti-fall latch 9 provides secondary anti-fall protection. Multiple protections ensure that the equipment operates stably under complex weather conditions.

[0045] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, these specific embodiments are merely explanations of the present invention and are not intended to limit the invention. The specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art may make modifications, substitutions, and variations to the embodiments as needed without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, provided that such modifications, substitutions, and variations are within the scope of the claims of the present invention and are protected by patent law.

Claims

1. A type of angle steel tower camera bracket structure, characterized in that, It includes vertical square steel (1), horizontal square steel (2), diagonal bracing (3), waterproof box (4), fixed panel (6), and triangular iron plate (8), all of which are made of 2.5mm thick steel. The fixed panel (6) is vertically connected to the bottom end of the vertical square steel (1) and is used to form a close fit with the tower body of the angle steel tower. A horizontal square steel (2) is fixed on one side of the top of the vertical square steel (1), and the horizontal square steel (2) is used to provide horizontal installation support for the camera and ensure the monitoring field of view. A waterproof box (4) is fixed at the end of the horizontal square steel (2) away from the fixed panel (6). The camera is suspended below the waterproof box (4), and the waterproof box (4) is used to provide waterproof and dustproof protection for the camera. The diagonal brace (3) is inclined between the vertical square steel (1) and the horizontal square steel (2), and its two ends are respectively connected to the vertical square steel (1) and the horizontal square steel (2) to enhance the bending strength of the support. The triangular iron plate (8) is attached to the vertical connection node between the vertical square steel (1) and the fixed panel (6) and is fixed to the vertical square steel (1) and the fixed panel (6) respectively to strengthen the connection rigidity of the node.

2. The angle steel tower camera mount structure of claim 1, wherein: The triangular iron plate (8) is provided with a fall protection slot (9), which is used to provide secondary fall protection when the camera mounting components are accidentally loosened.

3. The angle steel tower camera mount structure of claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the horizontal square steel (2) near the waterproof box (4) is fixed with a safety latch (11), which is used to limit the protection of the camera cable.

4. The angle steel tower camera mount structure of claim 1, wherein: The fixing panel (6) is provided with a second screw hole (7). The fixing panel (6) is fastened to the tower angle steel by screws passing through the second screw hole (7). The bracket is installed in the middle of the crossarm of the angle steel tower to expand the monitoring coverage by centrally arranging it.

5. The angle steel tower camera mount structure of claim 1, wherein: The waterproof box (4) has a wire hole (10) on its inner side. The wire hole (10) is used for the cable of the camera to be passed through to achieve hidden wiring. The waterproof box (4) is connected to the camera by a screw that passes through the first screw hole (5).