A thunderstorm monitoring and early warning device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a thunderstorm monitoring and early warning device belongs to early warning device technical field, including equipment pole, the equipment pole is installed on the ground, the box is installed on the equipment pole, is provided with communication module, speaker, PLC program control board, battery in the box, is provided with solar cell panel on the box, PLC program control board is connected with communication module, speaker, battery electricity respectively, battery is connected with solar cell panel electricity, anemoscope, anemoscope is installed on the box, anemoscope is connected with PLC program control board electricity, alarm circuit, alarm circuit includes first power supply interface, second power supply interface, slide rail, electromagnet, bridging spring piece, wherein, alarm circuit is used in the sending of PLC program control board alarm signal. The application can solve thunderstorm alarm equipment, lack the self -checking feedback design of power supply system offline disability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model patent relates to the field of early warning device technology, specifically to a thunderstorm monitoring and early warning device. Background Technology

[0002] Thunderstorm monitoring and early warning devices provide early warnings of thunderstorm risks for outdoor power facilities, communication base stations, and areas where people are active. They are key preventive and control equipment to reduce equipment damage and casualties caused by thunderstorm disasters.

[0003] The operating principle of existing thunderstorm warning devices is as follows: environmental data is captured by sensors such as anemometers and transmitted to the control module for analysis. If a thunderstorm risk is determined, alarm components such as speakers are triggered to issue a warning. At the same time, some devices rely on external power supply or simple energy storage modules to maintain operation. The core technical effect is to shorten the thunderstorm warning response time and avoid the impact of disasters in advance.

[0004] However, the existing device has a significant defect: it lacks a self-test feedback design for power supply system failure. When the power supply fails, the device cannot actively report the abnormality, which directly leads to the interruption of the warning. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address some or all of the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides a thunderstorm monitoring and early warning device with technical advantages such as power supply self-testing, long-lasting battery life, and easy maintenance.

[0006] A thunderstorm monitoring and early warning device, characterized in that it comprises: a device pole installed on the ground; a housing installed on the device pole, the housing containing a communication module, a speaker, a PLC control board, and a battery, the housing also containing a solar panel, the PLC control board being electrically connected to the communication module, the speaker, and the battery, and the battery being electrically connected to the solar panel; an anemometer installed on the housing and electrically connected to the PLC control board; and an alarm circuit comprising a first power supply interface, a second power supply interface, a slide rail, an electromagnet, and a bridging spring, the first power supply interface being electrically connected to the anemometer, the second power supply interface being electrically connected to the battery, the electromagnet being installed on the second power supply interface, the slide rail being installed below the electromagnet, and the bridging spring being slidably mounted on the slide rail, the bridging spring acting to close the circuit between the first power supply interface and the PLC control board; wherein, the alarm circuit is responsible for issuing alarm signals from the PLC control board.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the equipment pole provides ground installation support for the device, and the box is fixed on the equipment pole; the solar panel converts light energy into electrical energy and stores it in the battery, which provides power to the PLC control board, communication module, speaker, anemometer and alarm circuit, and the PLC control board realizes the electrical connection and control of each component.

[0008] The anemometer collects ambient wind speed data and transmits it to the PLC control board. The equipment antenna receives lightning strike signals sent by the meteorological bureau and transmits them to the PLC control board via the communication module. In the alarm circuit, the second power supply interface (connected to the battery) powers an electromagnet. The electromagnet acts on a bridging spring on the slide rail, which controls the circuit connection between the first power supply interface (connected to the anemometer) and the PLC control board. This, in turn, helps the PLC control board determine whether to issue an alarm signal, indicating a power failure and inability to continue operation. The first power supply interface is the power supply port for abnormal signals.

[0009] Optionally, the height of the equipment pole is not less than 2 meters, the housing is installed on the equipment pole by bolts, the communication module is connected to the equipment antenna, multiple speakers are provided, the sound ports of the multiple speakers are set downwards, the lower end face of the housing is provided with a honeycomb cavity, and multiple equipment antennas are provided, which are respectively set on the housing and the equipment pole.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solutions, the equipment pole height is no less than 2 meters, providing a suitable installation height for components such as anemometers and equipment antennas, reducing interference from ground obstacles on wind speed acquisition and lightning signal reception. The enclosure is bolted to the equipment pole, achieving stable fixation while facilitating disassembly and assembly. The communication module connects multiple equipment antennas, which are respectively located on the enclosure and the equipment pole, enhancing the reception range and stability of meteorological bureau lightning signals. Multiple speaker amplification ports are set downwards, and together with the honeycomb-shaped cavity on the lower end of the enclosure, the alarm sound is more easily propagated downwards and to the surrounding area after being diffused through the cavity. The synergistic effect of all components further ensures the effectiveness of thunderstorm monitoring data acquisition, the stability of signal reception, and the propagation effect of alarm information, improving the overall operational reliability of the device.

[0011] Optionally, the housing is mounted on the equipment rod by clamps, a sliding groove is provided inside the housing, an assembly rack is provided on the outside of the battery, the assembly rack is slidably mounted in the sliding groove, the side wall of the housing is provided with a slot to facilitate the loading and unloading of the assembly rack, a baffle is provided at the tail end of the assembly rack, the baffle abuts against the slot, and buckles are provided on the baffle and the slot for constraint connection.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the enclosure is fixed to the equipment rod with clamps, enabling convenient installation and position adjustment. The sliding groove inside the enclosure provides a sliding track for the assembly rack on the outside of the battery. The assembly rack can move in and out of the enclosure along the sliding groove through the slot on the side wall of the enclosure, facilitating battery loading and unloading. When the baffle at the rear end of the assembly rack abuts against the slot, the buckles on the baffle and the slot form a constraint connection, fixing the assembly rack inside the enclosure. The coordinated action of these structures makes enclosure installation more flexible and battery loading, unloading, and maintenance more convenient. At the same time, the buckle fixation ensures the stability of the battery after installation, guaranteeing reliable operation of the power supply system.

[0013] Optionally, the anemometer is installed on one side of the upper end face of the housing, a voltage regulator is installed in the first power supply interface, and a baffle is installed on the lower end face of the slide rail, the baffle being made of insulating plastic plate.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the voltage regulator in the first power supply interface can stabilize the circuit voltage, avoid voltage fluctuations from causing abnormal wind speed signal transmission, and ensure the stability of data processing. The insulating plastic baffle on the lower end face of the slide rail can not only limit the excessive sliding of the bridging spring, but also prevent short circuits through its insulation properties, thereby improving the operational safety of the alarm circuit.

[0015] Optionally, an insulating shell is provided around the alarm circuit, and the wires in the alarm circuit are fixedly installed inside the insulating shell.

[0016] Optionally, the device antenna is disposed in a groove in the side wall of the device pole.

[0017] Optionally, the solar panels are provided in two sets, and the two sets of solar panels are connected in parallel to the battery. Optionally, the anemometer includes a wind cup, a drive shaft, and an excitation motor. The excitation motor is fixedly installed inside the housing. The drive shaft passes through the side wall of the housing and is mounted on the rotating shaft of the excitation motor. Multiple wind cups are arranged in a ring at the upper end of the drive shaft. The excitation motor is electrically connected to the PLC control board and the first power supply interface.

[0018] In summary, compared with the prior art, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects of thunderstorm monitoring and early warning devices: To address the core deficiency of existing thunderstorm warning devices—the lack of a self-test feedback design for power supply system failure—the alarm circuit (including dual power supply interfaces, electromagnets, and bridging springs) works in conjunction with a PLC control board. This allows the electromagnet to be powered by the second power supply interface (connected to a battery) to control the on / off state of the bridging springs. Furthermore, the connection status between the bridging springs and the first power supply interface (connected to an anemometer) provides feedback on whether the power supply system is functioning correctly. This avoids the problem of device failure without feedback due to power supply malfunctions, ensuring continuous operation of the device.

[0019] Significantly improves the convenience of operation and maintenance: Compared with the existing single method of fixing the enclosure and the cumbersome maintenance of the battery, this application provides two enclosure installation solutions: clamp installation (flexible adjustment of enclosure position) and bolt installation (stable fixation). Through the cooperation of the sliding groove inside the enclosure, the battery external mounting bracket, the side wall slot and buckle, the battery can be installed and removed in a sliding manner. Battery maintenance can be completed without disassembling the enclosure, solving the defects of the existing fixed installation and inconvenient maintenance of energy storage modules. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. In the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn to scale. Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model patent; Figure 2 This is the electrical schematic diagram of the alarm circuit of this utility model patent; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the alarm circuit of this utility model patent; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the battery assembly part of this utility model patent.

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Equipment pole; 2. Housing; 3. Communication module; 4. Speaker; 5. PLC control board; 6. Battery; 7. Solar panel; 8. Anemometer; 9. Equipment antenna; 10. Honeycomb cavity; 11. Slide; 12. Assembly rack; 13. Groove; 14. Baffle; 15. Buckle; 21. First power supply interface; 22. Second power supply interface; 23. Slide rail; 24. Electromagnet; 25. Bridging spring; 26. Voltage regulator; 27. Baffle; 28. Insulating shell. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model patent clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model patent will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model patent, not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the described embodiments of this utility model patent are within the scope of protection of this utility model patent.

[0023] Referring to the accompanying drawings, this application discloses a thunderstorm monitoring and early warning device.

[0024] Example 1

[0025] A thunderstorm monitoring and early warning device includes: an equipment pole 1, a housing 2, an anemometer 8, and an alarm circuit.

[0026] The equipment pole 1 is vertically fixed to the ground, and the box 2 is installed on the upper part of the equipment pole 1 through conventional connectors.

[0027] The communication module 3, speaker 4, PLC control board 5 and battery 6 are fixed inside the housing 2, and the solar panel 7 is fixed to the top surface of the housing 2 with bolts; the PLC control board 5 is electrically connected to the communication module 3, speaker 4 and battery 6 through wires, and the battery 6 is electrically connected to the solar panel 7 through wires.

[0028] The anemometer 8 is mounted on the upper part of the housing 2 via a bracket, and the anemometer 8 is electrically connected to the PLC control board 5 via wires.

[0029] The alarm circuit is integrated inside the housing 2. Its first power supply interface 21 is electrically connected to the anemometer 8 via a wire, and its second power supply interface 22 is electrically connected to the battery 6 via a wire. The electromagnet 24 is welded to the wire of the second power supply interface 22. The inner wall of the housing 2 directly below the electromagnet 24 is fixed with a slide rail 23. The bridging spring 25 is slidably mounted on the slide rail 23 via a slider, and the bridging spring 25 can contact and conduct the wire between the first power supply interface 21 and the PLC control board 5.

[0030] Solar panel 7 converts light energy into electrical energy and stores it in battery 6. Battery 6 powers PLC control board 5, communication module 3, speaker 4, anemometer 8, and alarm circuit. Anemometer 8 collects ambient wind speed data and transmits it to PLC control board 5. Equipment antenna 9 (with matching communication module 3) receives lightning strike signals from the meteorological bureau, processes them through communication module 3, and transmits them to PLC control board 5. After receiving the data, PLC control board 5 determines whether to trigger speaker 4 alarm.

[0031] In the alarm circuit, the battery 6 supplies power to the electromagnet 24 through the second power supply interface 22. When the electromagnet 24 is energized, it generates a magnetic force that attracts the bridging spring 25 to slide upward along the slide rail 23, causing the bridging spring 25 to disconnect the circuit between the first power supply interface 21 and the PLC control board 5. If the battery 6 fails to supply power (disconnects and becomes inoperable), the electromagnet 24 loses power, the bridging spring 25 resets and reconnects the circuit, the PLC control board 5 detects the circuit disconnection, determines that the power supply is abnormal, and feeds back through the communication module 3 to achieve self-testing.

[0032] To address the lack of power supply self-testing in existing devices, the solar-battery 6 enables independent operation, ensuring stable wind speed acquisition, lightning strike signal reception, and alarm functions, and preventing power supply failures from causing early warning interruptions.

[0033] Communication module 3 uses an analog-to-digital converter (A / D converter).

[0034] Example 2:

[0035] Based on Example 1, structural optimization was performed: The height of equipment pole 1 is set to 2.5 meters (not less than 2 meters), and the box body 2 is fixed to equipment pole 1 by passing through the side wall ear plate of box body 2 with M8 bolts.

[0036] The communication module 3 is connected to two device antennas 9 via signal lines. One antenna is fixed to the top edge of the housing 2, and the other is fixed to the upper part of the device pole 1.

[0037] There are 3 loudspeakers 4, all fixed inside the lower part of the enclosure 2, with the sound outlets pointing vertically downwards. The lower end face of the enclosure 2 has a honeycomb-shaped cavity 10 (5mm in diameter) corresponding to the position of the loudspeakers 4.

[0038] The 2.5-meter equipment pole 1 reduces the obstruction of ground buildings and vegetation on the anemometer 8's data collection and antenna reception signals; the bolted connection ensures the stable installation of the housing 2, and only the bolts need to be unscrewed for later disassembly and maintenance; the two equipment antennas 9 are placed in different positions to expand the lightning strike signal reception range and reduce signal blind spots; the speaker 4 has its amplification port facing downwards, and together with the honeycomb cavity 10, it allows the alarm sound to diffuse to the ground and surrounding areas, avoiding the loss caused by the upward propagation of sound.

[0039] Example 3:

[0040] Based on Example 1, structural optimization was performed: The housing 2 is fixed to the equipment rod 1 by a semi-circular clamp (with a rubber pad inside), and the two ends of the clamp are locked with bolts.

[0041] The inner walls of the housing 2 are symmetrically provided with longitudinal grooves 11 (the groove width matches the thickness of the mounting frame 12). A rectangular mounting frame 12 is welded to the outside of the battery 6. The sliders on both sides of the mounting frame 12 are embedded in the grooves 11. The side walls of the housing 2 are provided with slots 13 that are adapted to the size of the mounting frame 12. A rectangular baffle 14 is welded to the tail end of the mounting frame 12. When the baffle 14 is in contact with the edge of the slot 13, the plastic buckle 15 on the baffle 14 can be inserted into the slot of the slot 13.

[0042] Loosening the clamp bolts allows you to adjust the height of the housing 2 on the equipment rod 1. The rubber pads enhance friction and prevent slippage.

[0043] When removing the battery 6, press the buckle 15 to disengage it from the slot, and pull the baffle 14 to drive the assembly frame 12 to slide out of the slot 13 along the slide 11; when installing, push it in the opposite direction and the buckle 15 will lock in and fix it, without having to disassemble other parts of the box 2.

[0044] Example 4:

[0045] Based on Example 1, structural optimization was performed: The anemometer 8 is fixed to the right side of the upper end face of the housing 2 (away from the solar panel 7) by an L-shaped bracket; a 24V voltage regulator 26 (model LM7824) is connected in series inside the first power supply interface 21; a 1cm thick insulating plastic plate (material PVC) is glued to the lower end face of the slide rail 23 as a baffle 27, and the edge of the baffle 27 is aligned with the lowest sliding position of the bridging spring 25.

[0046] The anemometer 8 is located on one side of the upper end of the housing 2 to prevent the solar panel 7 from blocking the airflow and improve the accuracy of wind speed acquisition; the voltage regulator 26 stabilizes the voltage of the first power supply interface 21 at 24V to ensure the stable output of the power supply alarm signal.

[0047] The insulating baffle 27 restricts the bridging spring 25 from sliding down too much, while isolating the bridging spring 25 from the metal parts inside the housing 2 to prevent short circuits.

[0048] Example 5:

[0049] Based on Example 1, structural optimization was performed: All components of the alarm circuit (first and second power supply interfaces, electromagnet 24, slide rail 23, bridging spring 25) are covered with an ABS insulating shell 28, which is fixed to the inner wall of the housing 2 by screws; the wires in the alarm circuit are all fixed to the inner wall of the insulating shell 28 by insulating clips.

[0050] The insulating shell 28 isolates the alarm circuit from other metal parts inside the enclosure 2 to prevent personnel from accidentally touching live parts during maintenance; the fixed wires prevent the wires from falling off or making poor contact due to device vibration.

[0051] Example 6:

[0052] Based on Example 1, structural optimization was performed: A circular groove (2cm deep, with a diameter matching the antenna base) is provided on the upper side wall of the equipment pole 1. The equipment antenna 9, originally installed on the equipment pole 1, is embedded in the groove. The antenna base is fixed to the inner wall of the groove with sealant, and the antenna body is set in the groove.

[0053] The groove provides physical protection for the antenna, preventing it from bending or falling off due to outdoor wind or collisions.

[0054] Example 7:

[0055] Based on Example 1, structural optimization was performed: A set of solar panels 7 (each with a power of 100W) is fixed on each of the left and right sides of the top surface of the housing 2. Both sets of solar panels 7 are electrically connected to the battery 6 through parallel wires, and anti-reverse charging diodes are connected in series in the wires.

[0056] The anti-reverse charging diode prevents the battery 6 from discharging to the solar panel 7 when there is no sunlight, ensuring efficient energy storage.

[0057] Example 8:

[0058] Based on Example 1, structural optimization was performed: The anemometer 8 includes three wind cups, a metal drive shaft, and an excitation motor. The excitation motor is fixed to the upper part of the housing 2 by bolts. One end of the drive shaft is connected to the rotating shaft of the excitation motor through a coupling, and the other end extends out of the housing through a sealed bearing on the top surface of the housing 2. The three wind cups are evenly distributed in a ring (with an included angle of 120°) and are fixed to the top of the extended end of the drive shaft by a bracket. The excitation motor is electrically connected to the PLC programmable control board 5 and the first power supply interface 21 by wires.

[0059] The implementation principle of power supply self-testing is as follows: If the battery 6 fails to supply power (disconnection), the electromagnet 24 loses power and its magnetic force disappears. The bridging spring 25 resets (slides downward along the slide rail 23) and connects the circuit between the first power supply interface 21 and the PLC control board 5. The PLC control board 5 detects the change in the circuit state from "off" to "on", determines that the power supply system is abnormal, and immediately feeds back the fault information through the communication module 3, realizing the automatic detection of power supply disconnection and solving the defect of existing devices without self-testing.

[0060] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "vertical," "horizontal," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

[0061] Unless otherwise specified, all structural components mentioned in this application use the common names of existing, mature products. Differences in specific models or categories do not affect the device's ability to fulfill its designed functions.

[0062] Furthermore, the terms "A," "B," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined.

[0063] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., 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 invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0064] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. These modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, and they should all be covered within the scope of the claims and specification of the present invention. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the various technical features mentioned in the embodiments can be combined in any way. The present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A thunderstorm monitoring and early warning device, characterized in that, include: Equipment pole, which is installed on the ground; The enclosure is mounted on the equipment pole. Inside the enclosure are a communication module, a speaker, a PLC control board, and a battery. A solar panel is mounted on the enclosure. The PLC control board is electrically connected to the communication module, the speaker, and the battery. The battery is electrically connected to the solar panel. An anemometer, which is mounted on the housing and electrically connected to the PLC control board; An alarm circuit is provided, comprising a first power supply interface, a second power supply interface, a slide rail, an electromagnet, and a bridging spring. The first power supply interface is electrically connected to the anemometer, and the second power supply interface is electrically connected to the battery. The electromagnet is mounted on the second power supply interface, and the slide rail is mounted below the electromagnet. The bridging spring is slidably mounted on the slide rail, and the bridging spring acts to close the circuit between the first power supply interface and the PLC control board. The alarm circuit is used to issue alarm signals to the PLC control board.

2. The thunderstorm monitoring and early warning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The height of the equipment pole is not less than 2 meters. The housing is installed on the equipment pole by bolts. The communication module is connected to the equipment antenna. Multiple speakers are provided, and the amplification ports of the multiple speakers are set downwards. A honeycomb cavity is provided on the lower end face of the housing. Multiple equipment antennas are provided, and the multiple equipment antennas are respectively set on the housing and the equipment pole.

3. The thunderstorm monitoring and early warning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing is mounted on the equipment rod by clamps. A sliding groove is provided inside the housing. An assembly rack is provided on the outside of the battery. The assembly rack is slidably mounted in the sliding groove. The side wall of the housing is provided with a slot to facilitate the loading and unloading of the assembly rack. A baffle is provided at the tail end of the assembly rack. The baffle abuts against the slot. Buckles are provided on the baffle and the slot for constraint connection.

4. The thunderstorm monitoring and early warning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The anemometer is installed on one side of the upper end face of the housing, a voltage regulator is installed in the first power supply interface, and a baffle is installed on the lower end face of the slide rail. The baffle is made of insulating plastic plate.

5. A thunderstorm monitoring and early warning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An insulating shell is fitted over the alarm circuit, and the wires in the alarm circuit are fixedly installed inside the insulating shell.

6. A thunderstorm monitoring and early warning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The device antenna is disposed in a groove in the side wall of the device pole.

7. A thunderstorm monitoring and early warning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The solar panel is provided in two sets, and the two sets of solar panels are electrically connected to the battery respectively.

8. A thunderstorm monitoring and early warning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The anemometer includes an anemometer cups, a drive shaft, and an excitation motor. The excitation motor is fixedly installed inside the housing. The drive shaft passes through the side wall of the housing and is mounted on the rotating shaft of the excitation motor. Multiple anemometer cups are arranged in a ring at the upper end of the drive shaft. The excitation motor is electrically connected to the PLC control board and the first power supply interface.

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