Intelligent well lid

By installing optical fibers under the manhole cover to transmit external light sources to the photovoltaic panel, the problem of photovoltaic charging caused by the iron plate blocking the light source is solved, and sustainable power supply for the smart manhole cover is realized.

CN224412633UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-26NANJING ZHONGYUAN ELECTRIC POWER TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NANJING ZHONGYUAN ELECTRIC POWER TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-05
Publication Date
2026-06-26

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Technical Problem

Existing smart manhole covers are blocked by iron plates, preventing photovoltaic panels from directly receiving sunlight, which affects the stability and sustainability of power supply.

Method used

An optical fiber is used to transmit external light to a photovoltaic panel under the manhole cover. The photovoltaic panel and a lithium battery are connected by connectors to achieve photovoltaic charging.

Benefits of technology

This breakthrough overcomes the problem of photovoltaic panels being blocked, enabling the effective utilization of photovoltaic panels and improving the sustainability and stability of power supply for smart manhole covers.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent well lid relates to well lid technical field. It includes well lid body, and well lid body lower extreme is connected with intelligent well lid controller and the lithium cell of power supply for it through connecting piece, is equipped with photovoltaic charging assembly still on connecting piece, photovoltaic charging assembly includes the photovoltaic panel connected through connecting piece, and photovoltaic panel is used to charge lithium cell, still has a plurality of light guide fibers connected on connecting piece, and the light source injection end of light guide fiber corresponds to the well lid body upper end of through -penetration, and the light source emission end of light guide fiber corresponds to the light receiving surface of photovoltaic panel of reach to. The utility model has the beneficial effect that: it can solve the photovoltaic charging problem of well lid because of the structure shielding.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of manhole cover technology, and in particular to an intelligent manhole cover. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of smart cities, smart manhole covers are widely used. They possess multiple functions such as vibration, tilt, and gas detection, NB-IoT communication, and GPS positioning, enabling real-time monitoring of the manhole cover's status and timely feedback of abnormal information, thus improving urban management efficiency and safety. Smart manhole covers are powered by either lithium batteries or photovoltaic panels. Photovoltaic panel power supply offers advantages such as being green, environmentally friendly, and sustainable. Currently, most power manhole covers are made of cast iron plates, and to ensure long-term reliability, the smart manhole cover controller and power supply components must be placed under the iron plate. However, the iron plate's shading prevents the photovoltaic panels from directly receiving sunlight, thus failing to meet solar charging requirements. This significantly limits the application of photovoltaic panels in the power supply of smart manhole covers, affecting the stability and sustainability of the power supply system. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an intelligent manhole cover that can solve the problem of photovoltaic charging caused by the structural obstruction of the manhole cover, in order to address the above-mentioned technical deficiencies.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is: to provide an intelligent manhole cover, including a manhole cover body, with an intelligent manhole cover controller and a lithium battery for powering it connected to the lower end of the manhole cover body via a connector; the connector is also provided with a photovoltaic charging component;

[0005] The photovoltaic charging component includes a photovoltaic panel connected by a connector; the photovoltaic panel is used to charge a lithium battery; multiple optical fibers are also connected to the connector; the light source injection end of the optical fiber penetrates the upper end of the manhole cover body; the light source emission end of the optical fiber extends to the light-receiving surface of the photovoltaic panel.

[0006] To further optimize this technical solution, a connector for a smart manhole cover includes a mounting box; the mounting box is fixed to the lower end of the manhole cover body; the smart manhole cover controller, lithium battery, and photovoltaic panel are all fixed inside the mounting box.

[0007] To further optimize this technical solution, the light source injection end of the optical fiber in a smart manhole cover is not higher than the upper surface of the manhole cover body.

[0008] To further optimize this technical solution, the diameter of the optical fiber guiding the smart manhole cover is 3mm-5mm.

[0009] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0010] The light source input end of the optical fiber penetrates through the upper part of the manhole cover body, and the light source output end of the optical fiber extends to the light-receiving surface of the photovoltaic panel. This enables the transmission of external light sources to the photovoltaic panel below the manhole cover body, overcoming the limitation of existing smart manhole covers where the iron plate material of the manhole cover body blocks the photovoltaic panel from receiving light. This effectively solves the problem of photovoltaic charging for smart manhole covers, realizes the effective utilization of photovoltaic panels under the existing manhole cover body structure, and improves the sustainability of power supply for smart manhole covers. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the mounting box;

[0013] Figure 3 This is a structural breakdown diagram of the optical fiber and the photovoltaic panel.

[0014] In the diagram, 1. Manhole cover body; 2. Intelligent manhole cover controller; 3. Lithium battery; 4. Photovoltaic panel; 5. Optical fiber; 6. Mounting box. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0016] like Figure 1-3 As shown, a smart manhole cover includes a manhole cover body 1, and a smart manhole cover controller 2 and a lithium battery 3 for powering the controller are connected to the lower end of the manhole cover body 1 via a connector; a photovoltaic charging component is also provided on the connector.

[0017] The photovoltaic charging component includes a photovoltaic panel 4 connected by a connector; the photovoltaic panel 4 is used to charge the lithium battery 3; multiple optical fibers 5 are also connected to the connector; the light source injection end of the optical fiber 5 penetrates the upper end of the manhole cover body 1; the light source emission end of the optical fiber 5 extends to the light-receiving surface of the photovoltaic panel 4.

[0018] In this solution, the photovoltaic charging module receives external light sources and converts them into electrical energy to charge the lithium battery 3, enabling the lithium battery 3 to be used for a long time without the need for periodic charging, which has advantages such as being green, environmentally friendly, and sustainable. The external light source is transmitted to the photovoltaic panel 4 via the optical fiber 5, which then charges the lithium battery 3 (the photovoltaic panel 4 includes the circuit conversion system required for charging, which will not be elaborated in this solution). This ensures that the lithium battery 3 can continuously supply power to the intelligent manhole cover controller 2, enabling the controller 2 to monitor the manhole cover status in real time, provide feedback on abnormal information, and operate sustainably for a long period, thus improving the reliability of the intelligent manhole cover power supply system.

[0019] Because the optical fiber 5 uses low-loss, high-transmittance materials and has its own transmission characteristics, light transmission loss is small, ensuring that the photovoltaic panel 4 can receive sufficient light intensity, further improving charging efficiency and stability. This solution enables the photovoltaic panel 4 to generate electricity and charge the lithium battery 3 as long as there is external light source, through the transmission of light through the optical fiber 5.

[0020] It should be noted that the intelligent manhole cover controller 2 has low power consumption, so usually 3-5 optical fibers 5 are sufficient to meet the photovoltaic charging needs for long-term use.

[0021] like Figure 2 As shown, the connector includes a mounting box 6; the mounting box 6 is fixed to the lower end of the manhole cover body 1; the smart manhole cover controller 2, the lithium battery 3, and the photovoltaic panel 4 are all fixed inside the mounting box 6. When installed outdoors together with the manhole cover body 1, the mounting box 6 provides protection for the smart manhole cover controller 2, the lithium battery 3, and the photovoltaic panel 4, improving durability.

[0022] like Figure 1 As shown, the light source injection end of the optical fiber 5 is not higher than the upper surface of the manhole cover body 1. Pedestrians and vehicles sometimes pass over the manhole cover body 1. The fact that the light source injection end of the optical fiber 5 is not higher than the manhole cover body 1 can avoid problems such as bending or breaking of the optical fiber 5 due to pressure, and ensure the reliability of light source transmission when used outdoors.

[0023] The diameter of the light guide fiber 5 is 3mm-5mm. This limited diameter ensures sufficient light source is focused and projected onto the photovoltaic panel 4. Furthermore, the light guide fiber 5 can be evenly positioned relative to the photovoltaic panel 4, allowing for more uniform projection of the light onto the light-receiving surface of the photovoltaic panel 4, improving the efficiency of light source collection and utilization, and enhancing the efficiency of photovoltaic charging.

[0024] It is understood that this utility model has been described through some embodiments, and those skilled in the art will recognize that various changes or equivalent substitutions can be made to these features and embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Furthermore, under the teachings of this utility model, these features and embodiments can be modified to adapt to specific situations and materials without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims of this application are within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A smart manhole cover, comprising a manhole cover body (1), characterized in that: The lower end of the manhole cover body (1) is connected to an intelligent manhole cover controller (2) and a lithium battery (3) that powers it via a connector; a photovoltaic charging component is also provided on the connector. The photovoltaic charging component includes a photovoltaic panel (4) connected by a connector; the photovoltaic panel (4) is used to charge the lithium battery (3); multiple optical fibers (5) are also connected to the connector; the light source injection end of the optical fiber (5) penetrates the upper end of the manhole cover body (1); the light source emission end of the optical fiber (5) extends to the light-receiving surface of the photovoltaic panel (4).

2. The intelligent manhole cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connector includes a mounting box (6); the mounting box (6) is fixed to the lower end of the manhole cover body (1); the smart manhole cover controller (2), lithium battery (3) and photovoltaic panel (4) are all fixed inside the mounting box (6).

3. The intelligent manhole cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The light source injection end of the optical fiber (5) is not higher than the upper surface of the manhole cover body (1).

4. The intelligent manhole cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diameter of the optical fiber (5) is 3mm-5mm.