Intelligent early-warning pile

By designing intelligent early warning piles and using photovoltaic panels and energy storage units to power the alarm devices, the blind spot problem of excavation work above pipelines in existing technologies has been solved, achieving full coverage and all-time monitoring and early warning, thus ensuring pipeline safety.

CN224536585UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-21PIPECHINA SOUTH CHINA CO +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
PIPECHINA SOUTH CHINA CO
Filing Date
2025-08-18
Publication Date
2026-07-21

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Technical Problem

Existing pipeline security measures cannot provide full coverage and real-time early warning for excavation work above pipelines, leaving blind spots. They are particularly vulnerable to power shortages and have a high false alarm rate in outdoor environments.

Method used

Design an intelligent early warning pile, including a pile base, equipment box, alarm component, sensor harness, and power supply component. The alarm component is powered by a photoelectric conversion unit and an energy storage unit. The sensor harness is buried above the pipeline to achieve full coverage monitoring. Power is supplied by a photovoltaic panel when there is sufficient sunlight and by the energy storage unit when there is insufficient sunlight.

Benefits of technology

It enables comprehensive and continuous risk prevention for excavation operations above pipelines, ensuring pipeline safety, reducing false alarms, and improving the reliability and continuity of monitoring.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to electric power sign equipment technical field discloses a kind of intelligent early warning piles.The intelligent early warning pile includes pile seat, equipment box, alarm piece, sensing wire harness and power supply piece, and pile seat is fixedly erected on horizontal plane, and equipment box is installed at the top of pile seat, and there is the receiving space for placing alarm piece and power supply piece in equipment box, alarm piece is connected with sensing wire harness, sensing wire harness is buried in the upper of pipeline, when sensing wire harness is disconnected, alarm piece can send warning signal outward, power supply piece includes photoelectric conversion unit and energy storage unit, photoelectric conversion unit is used to convert solar energy into electric energy, energy storage unit stores electric energy, and photoelectric conversion unit and energy storage unit are electrically connected to alarm piece.Through the above setting, the problem that the existing pipeline technical defense measures have blind area for pipeline upper excavation operation warning is solved, the excavation operation risk prevention of pipeline upper all-around, full-time period is realized, and the safety of pipeline is effectively guaranteed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of power signage equipment technology, and in particular to an intelligent early warning post. Background Technology

[0002] For monitoring pipeline excavation operations, some devices mainly use technical security measures such as fiber optic early warning and video surveillance. When there are abnormalities such as vibrations caused by mechanical equipment or manual excavation around the pipeline, an alarm signal will be triggered. In addition, some devices are based on the principle of wire breakage alarm to alert security personnel. When the line is cut, an alarm signal will be triggered to indicate the abnormality. These devices are generally used in security systems, liquid supply equipment monitoring and other fields.

[0003] In actual production applications, the above two devices have at least the following problems:

[0004] 1. Due to factors such as non-column laying during the construction phase and the degradation of optical communication quality during the operation phase, fiber optic early warning systems cannot be deployed or cannot achieve ideal early warning functions. Video surveillance has poor recognition performance in areas and times with poor visibility, such as woodlands, corners, at night, and in rainy, snowy, or foggy weather. Based on the above reasons, existing technical security measures cannot provide full coverage and all-time early warning for excavation operations above pipelines, resulting in blind spots.

[0005] 2. Existing wire break alarm devices are mainly used indoors, and have characteristics such as dry cell battery power supply and thin wires. If used in outdoor pipeline scenarios, they will have many problems such as insufficient power supply and many false alarms of wire breakage, and cannot be directly adapted.

[0006] Therefore, it is necessary to design an intelligent early warning post to solve the problems existing in the current technology. Utility Model Content

[0007] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an intelligent early warning pile to solve the problem that existing pipeline security measures have blind spots in early warning of excavation operations above pipelines, and to achieve all-round, all-time risk prevention for excavation operations above pipelines, thus ensuring safety.

[0008] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0009] The intelligent early warning pile includes: a pile base, an equipment box, an alarm component, a sensor harness, and a power supply component. The pile base is fixedly erected on a horizontal surface. The equipment box is installed on top of the pile base and has a storage space for housing the alarm component and the power supply component. The alarm component is communicatively connected to the sensor harness, which is buried above a pipe. When the sensor harness is disconnected, the alarm component can send an alarm signal. The power supply component includes a photoelectric conversion unit and an energy storage unit. The photoelectric conversion unit converts solar energy into electrical energy, and the energy storage unit stores electrical energy. Both the photoelectric conversion unit and the energy storage unit are electrically connected to the alarm component.

[0010] Preferably, the photoelectric conversion unit is a photovoltaic panel.

[0011] Preferably, the equipment box is provided with a first locking block, and at least two first locking blocks are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the photovoltaic panel, and the photovoltaic panel is locked between at least two first locking blocks.

[0012] Preferably, the power supply unit further includes a controller connected to the energy storage unit and the photovoltaic panel, and the controller can control the on / off of the circuit between the energy storage unit and the alarm device according to the amount of power supplied by the photovoltaic panel to the alarm device per unit time.

[0013] Preferably, the equipment box includes a main body and a mounting part. The main body has the receiving space and an assembly through hole for limiting the installation of the photovoltaic panel. The photoelectric conversion area of ​​the photovoltaic panel is exposed outside the equipment box through the assembly through hole. The mounting part is adapted to the cross-sectional shape of the pile base and is sealed and fitted onto the outer side wall of the pile base.

[0014] Preferably, the included angle α between the opening side of the assembly through hole and the horizontal plane is in the range of 20°≤α≤50°.

[0015] Preferably, a plurality of limiting blocks are protruding from the inner sidewall of the mounting part, and the limiting blocks are fitted against the top of the pile base.

[0016] Preferably, the intelligent early warning pile also includes a heat shrink tubing; the signal transmission line of the alarm component is installed through the equipment box, the sensor harness is connected to the signal transmission line, and the heat shrink tubing is fitted onto the connection point of the sensor harness and the signal transmission line.

[0017] Preferably, the device box is provided with at least two second locking blocks, each with a locking slot, and at least two alarm components are provided, with each alarm component being locked into its corresponding locking slot.

[0018] Preferably, the intelligent early warning pile also includes an early warning management platform, which is communicatively connected to the alarm device.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model provides an intelligent early warning pile. When the sensor harness is buried above the pipeline, it can provide full coverage of the pipeline. Thus, when excavation work is carried out above any section of the pipeline, the sensor harness can monitor the relationship between the excavation point and the pipeline. If the excavation depth is too deep and the sensor harness is broken, the alarm is activated and a warning signal is immediately issued, allowing security personnel to quickly respond and stop the excavation work in time, thus protecting the entire pipeline. Furthermore, the power supply unit allows the alarm to be powered by a photoelectric conversion unit during the day or when there is sufficient sunlight, and by an energy storage unit at night or during periods of poor visibility due to rain, snow, fog, or fog. This solves the problem of blind spots in existing pipeline security measures regarding early warning of excavation work above pipelines, achieving comprehensive and all-weather risk prevention for excavation work above pipelines, effectively ensuring pipeline safety. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the intelligent early warning pile provided by this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the equipment box provided by this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a side view of the main body of the equipment box provided by this utility model.

[0023] In the picture:

[0024] 1. Pile base; 2. Equipment box; 201. Reception space; 21. Main body; 211. Assembly through hole; 22. Installation part; 221. Limiting block; 23. First locking block; 24. Second locking block; 3. Alarm component; 41. Photovoltaic panel. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0027] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0028] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," and "left," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0029] The technical solution provided by this utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0030] Combination Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this embodiment provides an intelligent early warning pile, including a pile base 1, an equipment box 2, an alarm component 3, a sensor harness, and a power supply component. The pile base 1 is fixedly erected on a horizontal surface; the equipment box 2 is installed on top of the pile base 1, and has a storage space 201 for housing the alarm component 3 and the power supply component; the alarm component 3 is communicatively connected to the sensor harness; the sensor harness is buried above a pipe, and when the harness is disconnected, the alarm component 3 can send an alarm signal to remind security personnel to take timely action; furthermore, the power supply component includes a photoelectric conversion unit and an energy storage unit. The photoelectric conversion unit converts solar energy into electrical energy, and the energy storage unit stores electrical energy. Both the photoelectric conversion unit and the energy storage unit are electrically connected to the alarm component 3.

[0031] The length of the sensor harness is not limited in this invention and can be adjusted according to the actual length of the pipeline. This ensures that the sensor harness, once buried above the pipeline, provides complete coverage. When excavation work is carried out above any section of the pipeline, the sensor harness can monitor the relationship between the excavation point and the pipeline. If the excavation depth is too deep and the sensor harness is broken, alarm 3 is activated and immediately sends a warning signal, allowing security personnel to quickly respond and halt the excavation work, thus protecting the entire pipeline. Furthermore, the power supply allows the alarm 3 to be powered by a photoelectric conversion unit during the day or when there is sufficient sunlight, and by an energy storage unit at night or during periods of poor visibility due to rain, snow, fog, or fog. This solves the problem of blind spots in existing pipeline security measures regarding excavation work above pipelines, achieving comprehensive, all-weather risk prevention for excavation work above pipelines and effectively ensuring pipeline safety.

[0032] Preferably, the sensor harness uses BV single-core single-strand 0.3mm wire. 2 Using insulated copper wire can improve upon the shortcomings of existing wire breakage alarm devices, which suffer from frequent false alarms due to thin wires. In this embodiment, the sensing unit is buried at a depth of not less than 0.5m to avoid the influence of external factors other than excavation operations due to excessively short burial depth.

[0033] It should be noted that the pile base 1 provided in this embodiment can be the pile column that is matched with the existing pipeline early warning device. It is only necessary to replace the red head of the crude oil pipeline densification pile in the existing pipeline early warning device with the equipment box 2 in this embodiment and connect it to the pile column. Therefore, there is no need to set up a separate mark, which effectively realizes the standardization and normalization of the device and saves the cost of replacing the existing pile column.

[0034] Preferably, in this embodiment, the photoelectric conversion unit is a photovoltaic panel 41, which has high power generation efficiency and strong stability, and is easy to obtain, which helps to further control the usage cost of the smart early warning pile.

[0035] Preferably, in this embodiment, the energy storage unit preferably uses a lithium battery. Compared with lead-acid batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries, and other energy storage units, lithium batteries have a higher energy density and can store more electrical energy in the same volume and mass, thus having stronger endurance and longer working time. They can last for more than 2 months in the absence of sunlight. In addition, lithium batteries have a wider temperature adaptability range, and some models can work stably in the range of -20℃ to 60℃, thus achieving maintenance-free operation and reducing the workload of security personnel.

[0036] The power supply component provided in this embodiment also includes a controller, which is connected to the energy storage unit and the photovoltaic panel 41. The controller can control the on / off of the circuit between the energy storage unit and the alarm device 3 based on the amount of power supplied by the photovoltaic panel 41 to the alarm device 3 per unit time. Through the above settings, when the controller detects that the power supply from the photovoltaic panel 41 to the alarm device 3 has decreased or even reached zero, the controller can promptly control the energy storage unit to supply power to the alarm device 3. When the power supply from the photovoltaic panel 41 to the alarm device 3 recovers to the normal range, the controller can again disconnect the circuit between the energy storage unit and the alarm device 3, supplying power to the alarm device 3 only through the photovoltaic panel 41, avoiding energy waste in the energy storage unit, thereby helping to extend the service life of the intelligent early warning pile and maintain the monitoring capability of the alarm device 3 around the clock.

[0037] In some embodiments, the equipment box 2 is provided with a first locking block 23, and at least two first locking blocks 23 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the photovoltaic panel 41, so that the photovoltaic panel 41 can be locked between at least two first locking blocks 23 to achieve fixation, reducing the difficulty of fixation, and the connection is safe and reliable, which can ensure that the photovoltaic panel 41 is limited and fixed in the equipment box 2, thereby reducing shaking.

[0038] In some embodiments, the device housing 2 is provided with at least two second locking blocks 24, each with a locking slot. At least two alarm elements 3 are provided, each locking into its corresponding slot. When the sensitivity of one alarm element 3 decreases or it fails to detect, the other alarm element 3 can continue to provide early warning, thus ensuring the safe use of the device housing 2. For example, in this embodiment, two slots are provided to house two alarm elements 3 within the device housing 2, thereby effectively controlling usage costs.

[0039] In some embodiments, the equipment box 2 includes a main body 21 and a mounting part 22. The main body 21 has the aforementioned receiving space 201, and the main body 21 has an assembly through hole 211 for limiting the installation of the photovoltaic panel 41. The photoelectric conversion area of ​​the photovoltaic panel 41 is exposed to the outside of the equipment box 2 through the assembly through hole 211. The mounting part 22 is adapted to the cross-sectional shape of the pile base 1 and is sealed and fitted onto the outer side wall of the pile base 1. Through the above arrangement, not only can external impurities be prevented from entering the equipment box 2 and affecting the internal components, but the function of the photovoltaic panel 41 receiving sunlight for photoelectric conversion can also be realized.

[0040] Furthermore, the main body 21 and the mounting part 22 can be integrally formed and connected by methods such as casting, die casting, or hot pressing, which helps to improve the production efficiency of the equipment box 2 and achieves higher forming and assembly precision. Moreover, the main body 21 and the mounting part 22 are made of stainless steel, which effectively improves the structural strength and deformation resistance of the equipment box 2, thereby extending its service life.

[0041] In this embodiment, reference Figure 3 As shown, the included angle α between the opening side of the mounting through hole 211 and the horizontal plane ranges from 20° to 50°. For example, α can be 20°, 25°, 30°, 35°, 40°, 45°, or 50°, allowing the photovoltaic panel 41 to adjust its tilt angle according to different regions, thereby maximizing the range of light energy received, increasing the power supply period for the alarm component 3, reducing the power consumption of the energy storage unit, and extending the power supply time of the equipment box 2.

[0042] For example, in North China, the angle α between the opening side of the through hole 211 and the horizontal plane can be 35° to 45°; in South China (Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan), due to the low latitude, the range of α can be reduced (e.g., 20° to 25°) to take advantage of strong sunlight in summer; in the Sichuan Basin, due to the frequent rainy days, the angle range can be slightly increased (e.g., 20° to 35° in Chengdu) to improve the photoelectric conversion efficiency in winter; in East China (Shanghai, Zhejiang), due to the impact of the plum rain season on power generation, the range of α is recommended to be between 30° and 35°; in Northeast China, the range of α is recommended to be between 40° and 45°, by significantly increasing the angle with the horizontal plane to avoid snow accumulation on the photoelectric conversion unit.

[0043] In some embodiments, a plurality of limiting blocks 221 protrude from the inner sidewall of the mounting portion 22. The limiting blocks 221 fit against the top of the pile base 1, thereby effectively limiting the depth of the pile base 1 inserted into the mounting portion 22 and preventing the pile base 1 from being inserted too deeply and colliding with other internal components such as the photovoltaic panel 41, the alarm device 3, and the energy storage unit. For example, in this embodiment, the cross-sectional shape of the pile base 1 is square, and the cross-sectional shape of the mounting portion 22 is also square. A limiting block 221 is fixedly provided on each wall surface of the mounting portion 22, so that the equipment box 2 can be stably supported on the pile base 1 and prevent tilting.

[0044] In some embodiments, the intelligent early warning pile also includes a heat shrink tubing; the signal transmission line of the alarm component 3 is installed through the equipment box 2, the sensor harness is connected to the signal transmission line, and the heat shrink tubing is fitted onto the connection point of the sensor harness and the signal transmission line to protect the connection end of the signal transmission line and the sensor harness and prevent false alarms due to disconnection caused by external factors.

[0045] In some embodiments, the intelligent early warning post also includes an early warning management platform. The early warning management platform is communicatively connected to the alarm device 3. When the alarm device 3 sends an external warning signal, the early warning management platform can promptly receive the warning signal and display it on a display terminal to inform security personnel of the location of the wiring harness break. This allows security personnel to accurately reach the accident site and achieve rapid on-site evidence collection and warning. The early warning management platform can be a mobile terminal device such as a mobile phone or tablet, or it can be a large intelligent monitoring screen installed in the workshop; this invention is not limited to these.

[0046] The specific installation steps for the intelligent early warning pile provided in this embodiment are as follows:

[0047] Step 1: Fix the photovoltaic panel 41 and the alarm component 3 inside the main body 21 of the equipment box 2;

[0048] The second step is to install the equipment box 2 onto the pile base 1 using the installation part 22, and to lead the signal transmission line of the alarm component 3 out to the outside of the equipment box 2 for easy connection.

[0049] The third step is to lay out the sensor harness along the pipeline protection setting area and bury the sensor harness directly above the pipeline.

[0050] Step 4: Connect the two terminals of the signal transmission line of alarm component 3 to the two connectors of the sensor harness to achieve a closed loop, and use heat shrink tubing to protect the terminals of the signal transmission line and the connectors of the sensor harness.

[0051] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "some embodiments," "other embodiments," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0052] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An intelligent early warning pile, characterized in that, include: The device includes a pile base (1), an equipment box (2), an alarm component (3), a sensor harness, and a power supply component. The pile base (1) is fixedly erected on a horizontal surface. The equipment box (2) is installed on top of the pile base (1). The equipment box (2) has a storage space (201) for placing the alarm component (3) and the power supply component. The alarm component (3) is communicatively connected to the sensor harness. The sensor harness is buried above the pipe. When the sensor harness is disconnected, the alarm component (3) can send an alarm signal. The power supply component includes a photoelectric conversion unit and an energy storage unit. The photoelectric conversion unit is used to convert solar energy into electrical energy. The energy storage unit stores electrical energy. Both the photoelectric conversion unit and the energy storage unit are electrically connected to the alarm component (3).

2. The intelligent early warning pile according to claim 1, characterized in that, The photoelectric conversion unit is a photovoltaic panel (41).

3. The intelligent early warning pile according to claim 2, characterized in that, The equipment box (2) is provided with a first locking block (23), and at least two first locking blocks (23) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the photovoltaic panel (41), and the photovoltaic panel (41) is locked between at least two first locking blocks (23).

4. The intelligent early warning pile according to claim 2, characterized in that, The power supply unit also includes a controller, which is connected to the energy storage unit and the photovoltaic panel (41). The controller can control the connection and disconnection of the circuit between the energy storage unit and the alarm device (3) based on the amount of power supplied by the photovoltaic panel (41) to the alarm device (3) per unit time.

5. The intelligent early warning pile according to claim 4, characterized in that, The equipment box (2) includes a main body (21) and a mounting part (22). The main body (21) has the receiving space (201) and the main body (21) has an assembly through hole (211) for limiting the installation of the photovoltaic panel (41). The photoelectric conversion area of ​​the photovoltaic panel (41) is exposed outside the equipment box (2) through the assembly through hole (211). The mounting part (22) is adapted to the cross-sectional shape of the pile base (1) and is sealed and fitted onto the outer side wall of the pile base (1).

6. The intelligent early warning pile according to claim 5, characterized in that, The included angle α between the opening side of the assembly through hole (211) and the horizontal plane is in the range of 20°≤α≤50°.

7. The intelligent early warning pile according to claim 5, characterized in that, A plurality of limiting blocks (221) are provided on the inner sidewall of the mounting part (22), and the limiting blocks (221) fit against the top of the pile seat (1).

8. The intelligent early warning pile according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The intelligent early warning pile also includes a heat shrink tubing; the signal transmission line of the alarm component (3) is installed through the equipment box (2), the sensor harness is connected to the signal transmission line, and the heat shrink tubing is sleeved on the connection point of the sensor harness and the signal transmission line.

9. The intelligent early warning pile according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The equipment box (2) is provided with at least two second card blocks (24), each second card block (24) having a card slot. The alarm element (3) is provided with at least two, and the alarm element (3) is limited and engaged in the corresponding card slot.

10. The intelligent early warning pile according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The intelligent early warning pile also includes an early warning management platform, which is communicatively connected to the alarm device (3).