Bird-repellent alarm system for distribution line

Abstract

The present invention relates to a bird repellent alarm system for a power distribution line, wherein, when a bird lands on or approaches a power distribution cable of a power distribution line, an audio signal for bird repellent is transmitted externally through an alarm device that automatically moves to be adjacent to the bird, thereby making it difficult for the bird to land on the power distribution cable of the power distribution line, thereby preventing various difficulties caused by the bird from the power distribution cable in advance, and conversely, thereby better preventing electric shock accidents caused by the bird on the power distribution cable of the power distribution line. The bird repellent alarm system for a power distribution line according to the present invention comprises a plurality of utility poles installed while maintaining a distance from each other, a crossarm and a suspension insulator fixedly installed for each utility pole, and a power distribution cable installed while being supported in an insulated state through the suspension insulators, and is configured to include a bird monitoring unit, an alarm unit, and an autonomous flying drone for cleaning the cable.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an alarm system for deterring birds on a power distribution line, and more specifically, to an alarm system for deterring birds on a power distribution line in which, when a bird lands on or approaches a power distribution cable, an audio signal for deterring birds is transmitted externally through an alarm device that automatically moves to be adjacent to the bird, thereby making it difficult for the bird to land on the power distribution cable and thus preventing various difficulties caused by the bird from the power distribution cable in advance, while, on the opposite side, preventing electric shock accidents caused by the bird on the power distribution cable. Background Technology

[0003] Generally, a power distribution line comprises utility poles installed at regular intervals, crossarms fixed to the utility poles, power distribution cables (hereinafter referred to as “power distribution cables”) supported in an insulated state on the crossarms via suspension insulators, pole-mounted transformers installed on the utility poles, and cutout switches installed on the down line connecting the power distribution cables and the pole-mounted transformers.

[0004] In addition, the power distribution line may be configured to further include jumper wires connecting power distribution cables on both sides centered around a utility pole, and line post insulators that support these jumper wires in an insulated state against a crossarm.

[0005] And the distribution cables of the distribution line are typically installed at a height of 10m or more above the ground.

[0006] However, if birds build nests on utility poles, crossarms, or pole-mounted transformers of these power distribution lines, the branches and straw forming the nest, as well as conductors such as wires, may short-circuit with the high voltage, potentially causing an electrical accident.

[0007] In addition, if bird droppings adhere to power distribution cables, the potassium (K) component in the droppings may dissolve in rain or water vapor, accelerating the corrosion of the power distribution lines.

[0008] And such electrical accidents and corrosion cause power outages through distribution lines, and power outages result in damage to consumers, such as businesses engaged in production activities or residential areas, due to the interruption of power.

[0009] On the other hand, while birds occupy an important position in the ecosystem by playing a role in controlling populations through the consumption of pests such as malaria and participating in plant pollination, the expansion of human living areas has not only led to a decline in bird populations but has also resulted in some species becoming extinct or endangered.

[0010] And since bird electrocution also occurs frequently on transmission or distribution lines, there is a need for technology that can better repel birds on distribution lines in terms of bird protection as well as the protection of distribution lines. Prior art literature

[0012] Korean Registered Patent No. 10-2605912 (Published Nov. 27, 2023), “Overhead power distribution line bird deterrent system and method of construction thereof” Korean Registered Patent No. 10-2471424 (Published Nov. 28, 2022), “Method for providing a bird deterrent warning system for power distribution lines” Korean Registered Patent No. 10-2621880 (Published Jan. 4, 2024), “Bird deterrent device for power distribution lines” Korean Registered Patent No. 10-2356744 (Published Feb. 8, 2022), “Electric shock accident prevention system for power distribution lines and method of construction thereof” The problem to be solved

[0013] An embodiment of the present invention provides an alarm system for bird repellent on a power distribution line that transmits an audio signal for bird repellent to the outside through an alarm device that automatically moves to be adjacent to the birds when birds land on or approach the power distribution cable of the power distribution line, thereby making it difficult for birds to land on the power distribution cable of the power distribution line, and thus preventing various difficulties caused by birds on the power distribution cable in advance, while on the opposite side, better preventing electric shock accidents caused by birds on the power distribution cable of the power distribution line.

[0014] In addition, an embodiment of the present invention provides an alarm system for bird control on a power distribution line that allows various difficulties caused by bird droppings on the power distribution cable to be more fundamentally prevented by quickly confirming the fact that bird droppings are deposited on the power distribution cable of the power distribution line and carrying out a cleaning operation within an early period of time using an autonomous flying drone for the cleaning operation. means of solving the problem

[0016] An alarm system for bird deterrence in a power distribution line according to an embodiment of the present invention is an alarm system for bird deterrence in a power distribution line comprising a plurality of utility poles installed at intervals from each other, a crossarm and a suspension insulator fixedly installed for each of the utility poles, and a power distribution cable (hereinafter referred to as “power distribution cable”) installed while being supported in an insulated state through the suspension insulators. When the space between two adjacent utility poles of the power distribution line is defined as a unit installation section, the system may include a bird monitoring unit installed for each unit installation section and simultaneously detecting whether a bird is present on the power distribution cable in each unit installation section, and an alarm unit installed for each unit installation section that, when a bird is detected through the bird monitoring unit of the unit installation section, moves along the power distribution cable of the unit installation section and transmits a bird deterrence audio signal (or ‘sound signal’) to the outside.

[0017] In addition, the bird monitoring unit may include a first camera module installed on one of the two utility poles forming the unit installation section to acquire images for confirming the presence of birds targeting a power distribution cable within the unit installation section that is relatively adjacent to the unit installation section, a second camera module installed on the other of the two utility poles forming the unit installation section to acquire images for confirming the presence of birds targeting a power distribution cable within the unit installation section that is relatively adjacent to the unit installation section, and an alarm device control unit installed on either of the two utility poles forming the unit installation section, which receives images transmitted from the first camera module and the second camera module respectively, analyzes the received images to determine whether birds are present on the power distribution cable within the unit installation section, and transmits an operation control signal to the alarm unit if birds are present as a result of the determination.

[0018] In addition, the alarm unit comprises: a first base plate coupled to one of the two utility poles forming the unit installation section, positioned higher than the suspension insulator of the said utility pole; a first solenoid actuator installed such that its lower portion is coupled to the upper surface of the first base plate and its operating rod operates along a vertical direction; a second base plate coupled to the other of the two utility poles forming the unit installation section, positioned higher than the suspension insulator of the said utility pole; a second solenoid actuator installed such that its lower portion is coupled to the upper surface of the second base plate and its operating rod operates along a vertical direction; and a wire-type formed of an insulating material, wherein one end in the longitudinal direction is coupled to the tip of the operating rod of the first solenoid actuator through a coupling unit rotatable 360°, and the other end in the longitudinal direction is coupled to the tip of the operating rod of the second solenoid actuator through a coupling unit rotatable 360°. It may include a guide rail, an alarm unit installed on the wire-type guide rail to enable sliding movement along the wire-type guide rail and transmitting a bird repellent audio signal upon receiving an operation control signal from the alarm device control unit of the bird monitoring unit, and an actuator control unit that receives the operation control signal from the alarm device control unit of the bird monitoring unit and, upon receiving the operation control signal, operates the first solenoid actuator and the second solenoid actuator so that their operating rods move in opposite directions.

[0019] In addition, the alarm device control unit may include an artificial intelligence module trained to distinguish between birds and other objects through prior machine learning targeting birds in order to determine whether an object landing on or approaching the power distribution cable is a bird or not.

[0020] Additionally, the actuator control unit may control the operation of the first solenoid actuator and the second solenoid actuator such that the solenoid actuator located on the opposite side of the camera module that acquired the image of the bird's presence among the first camera module and the second camera module operates by positioning its operating rod higher than the operating rod of the solenoid actuator on the opposite side.

[0021] Additionally, the alarm unit further includes a bird droppings confirmation image acquisition unit that is installed in the alarm unit and moves together with the alarm unit during sliding movement along the wire-type guide rail, acquires an image of the power distribution cable, and transmits it to the alarm device control unit. The alarm system for bird control on a power distribution line according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a cable cleaning autonomous flying drone that is installed in multiple numbers on the power distribution line and flies to the corresponding power distribution cable to perform a cleaning operation in response to the transmission of a cleaning request signal based on the image of the bird droppings confirmation image acquisition unit, which confirms the presence of bird droppings on the power distribution cable by the alarm device control unit. Effects of the invention

[0023] According to an embodiment of the present invention, when a bird lands on or approaches a distribution cable of a power distribution line, an audio signal for bird repellent is transmitted externally through an alarm device that automatically moves to be adjacent to the bird, thereby making it difficult for the bird to land on the distribution cable of the power distribution line. Consequently, various difficulties caused by the bird on the distribution cable can be prevented in advance, and on the other hand, electric shock accidents caused by the bird on the distribution cable of the power distribution line can be better prevented.

[0024] In addition, when bird droppings are deposited on the distribution cables of a power distribution line, this fact is quickly identified and cleaning work is carried out in an early time using an autonomous drone for cleaning, thereby allowing various difficulties caused by bird droppings on the distribution cables of the power distribution line to be prevented more fundamentally. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0026] FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram illustrating a bird repellent alarm system for a power distribution line according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a bird repellent alarm system for a power distribution line according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram illustrating the operating state of an alarm unit in a bird repellent alarm system for a power distribution line according to an embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0027] The following detailed descriptions relating to the present invention refer to the accompanying drawings, which are embodiments in which the present invention may be practiced and are illustrated as examples of such embodiments. These embodiments are described in detail to sufficiently enable those skilled in the art to practice the present invention. It should be understood that various embodiments of the present invention are different but need not be mutually exclusive. For example, specific shapes, structures, and characteristics described herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention in relation to one embodiment. Furthermore, it should be understood that the location or arrangement of individual components within each described embodiment may be changed without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0028] Accordingly, the following detailed description is not intended to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the invention is limited only by the appended claims, including all equivalents to those claimed therein, provided they are properly described. Similar reference numerals in the drawings refer to the same or similar functions across various aspects.

[0029] The terms used in this invention have been selected based on currently widely used general terms, taking into account their functions within the invention; however, these terms may vary depending on the intent of those skilled in the art, case law, the emergence of new technologies, etc. Additionally, in specific cases, terms have been arbitrarily selected by the applicant, and in such cases, their meanings will be described in detail in the relevant description of the invention. Therefore, the terms used in this invention should be defined not merely by their names, but based on their meanings and the overall content of the invention.

[0030] When a part of an invention is described as “comprising” a certain component, this means that, unless specifically stated otherwise, it does not exclude other components but may include additional components. Furthermore, terms such as “…part,” “…module,” etc., described in the specification refer to a unit that processes at least one function or operation, and this may be implemented in hardware or software, or as a combination of hardware and software.

[0031] An alarm system for bird deterrence on a power distribution line according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.

[0032] FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram illustrating a bird repellent alarm system for a power distribution line according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block configuration diagram illustrating a bird repellent alarm system for a power distribution line according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram illustrating the operating state of an alarm unit in a bird repellent alarm system for a power distribution line according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] As described above, the bird deterrent alarm system for a power distribution line according to one embodiment of the present invention is a bird deterrent alarm system in a power distribution line (10) comprising a plurality of utility poles (11) installed at intervals from each other, a cross bar (12) and a suspension insulator (13) fixedly installed for each utility pole (11), and a power distribution cable (14, hereinafter referred to as “power distribution cable”) installed and supported in an insulated state through the suspension insulators (130).

[0034] And, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the alarm system for bird deterrence on a power distribution line is configured to include a bird monitoring unit (100) and an alarm unit (200). In addition, the alarm system for bird deterrence on a power distribution line according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include an autonomous flying drone (300) for cleaning cables.

[0035] When the space between two adjacent utility poles (10) of a power distribution line (10) is designated as a unit installation section (20), the bird monitoring unit (100) is installed for each unit installation section (20) and simultaneously performs the function of detecting whether there are birds on the power distribution cable (14) in each unit installation section (20).

[0036] And this bird monitoring unit (100) may be configured to include a first camera module (110), a second camera module (120), and an alarm device control unit (130).

[0037] The first camera module (110) is installed on one of the two utility poles (11) forming the unit installation section (20) and acquires an image for confirming the presence of birds on the power distribution cable (14) within the unit installation section that is relatively adjacent to the unit installation section (20).

[0038] The second camera module (120) is installed on the other utility pole (11) among the two utility poles (11) forming the unit installation section (20) and acquires an image for confirming the presence of birds targeting the distribution cable (14) within the unit installation section that is relatively adjacent to the other unit installation section (20).

[0039] The alarm device control unit (130) is installed on one of the two utility poles (11) forming the unit installation section (20), receives images transmitted from the first camera module (110) and the second camera module (120), respectively, analyzes the received images to determine whether there are birds on the power distribution cable (14) within the unit installation section (20), and if there are birds as a result of the determination, transmits an operation control signal to the alarm unit (200).

[0040] And the alarm device control unit (130) may be configured to include an artificial intelligence module (131) that is trained to distinguish between birds and other objects through prior machine learning targeting birds in order to determine whether an object landing on or approaching the power distribution cable (14) is a bird or not.

[0041] The alarm unit (200) is installed in each unit installation section (20), and when a bird is detected through the bird monitoring unit (100) of the unit installation section (20), the alarm unit (200) moves along the power distribution cable (14) of the unit installation section (20) and transmits an audio signal (or 'sound signal') for bird repellent to the outside.

[0042] And this alarm unit (200) may be configured to include a first base plate (210), a first solenoid actuator (220), a second base plate (230), a second solenoid actuator (240), a wire-type guide rail (250), an alarm unit (260), and an actuator control unit (270). Additionally, the alarm unit (200) may be configured to further include a bird droppings confirmation image acquisition unit (280).

[0043] The first base plate (210) is coupled to one of the two utility poles (11) forming the unit installation section (20), and is coupled to the utility pole (11) so as to be positioned higher than the suspension insulator (13) of the said utility pole (11).

[0044] The first solenoid actuator (220) is installed so that its lower portion is coupled to the upper surface of the first base plate (210) and its operating rod (221) operates along the vertical direction.

[0045] The second base plate (230) is coupled to the other utility pole (11) among the two utility poles (11) forming the unit installation section (20), and is coupled to the utility pole (11) so as to be positioned higher than the suspension insulator (13) of the said utility pole (11).

[0046] The second solenoid actuator (240) is installed so that its lower portion is coupled to the upper surface of the second base plate (230) and its operating rod (241) operates along the vertical direction.

[0047] A wire-type guide rail (250) is connected to the end of the operating rod (221) of the first solenoid actuator (220) in the longitudinal direction through a coupling unit (251) that is rotatable 360°, and at the same time, the other end in the longitudinal direction is connected to the end of the operating rod (241) of the second solenoid actuator (240) through a coupling unit (252) that is rotatable 360°. Here, the coupling units (251, 252) can be implemented in various ways using known technology within the range satisfying the condition of connecting the longitudinal end of the wire-type guide rail (250) and the end of the operating rod of the solenoid actuator in a manner rotatable 360°. Therefore, in this embodiment, a detailed description thereof is omitted, and they are briefly illustrated in the form of boxes in the drawings. For example, the coupling units (251, 252) may be configured using ball bearings or 360° rotating hinges.

[0048] The alarm unit (260) is installed on the wire-type guide rail (250) so as to be able to slide along the wire-type guide rail (250), and the alarm unit (260) transmits the bird repellent audio signal to the outside when it receives the operation control signal from the alarm device control unit (130) of the bird monitoring unit (100).

[0049] The actuator control unit (270) receives the operation control signal from the alarm device control unit (130) of the bird monitoring unit (100), and whenever the operation control signal is received, the first solenoid actuator (220) and the second solenoid actuator (240) are operated so that their operating rods (221, 241) operate in opposite directions.

[0050] Here, the actuator control unit (270) may control the operation of the first solenoid actuator (220) and the second solenoid actuator (240) so that the solenoid actuator located on the opposite side of the camera module that acquired the image of the bird's presence among the first camera module (110) and the second camera module (120) operates such that its operating rod is positioned higher than the operating rod of the solenoid actuator on the opposite side.

[0051] The bird droppings confirmation image acquisition unit (280) is installed in the alarm unit (260) and moves together with the wire-type guide rail (250) of the alarm unit (260) during sliding movement, acquiring an image of the power distribution cable (14) and transmitting it to the alarm device control unit (130).

[0052] The autonomous flying drone (300) for cleaning cables is installed in multiple numbers on the power distribution line (10), and the autonomous flying drone (300) for cleaning cables flies to the corresponding power distribution cable (14) and performs cleaning work in accordance with the transmission of a cleaning request signal from the alarm device control unit (130) based on the image of the bird droppings confirmation image acquisition unit (280) confirming that bird droppings exist on the power distribution cable (140).

[0053] With the above-described configuration, when birds land on or approach the distribution cables of a power distribution line, an audio signal for bird repellent is transmitted externally through an alarm device that automatically moves to be adjacent to the birds, thereby making it difficult for birds to land on the distribution cables of the power distribution line, and thus, various difficulties caused by birds on the distribution cables can be prevented in advance. On the other hand, electric shock accidents caused by birds on the distribution cables of the power distribution line can be better prevented.

[0054] In addition, when bird droppings accumulate on the distribution cables of a power distribution line, this fact is quickly identified and cleaning is carried out within a short period of time using an autonomous drone for cleaning, thereby allowing various difficulties caused by bird droppings on the distribution cables of the power distribution line to be prevented more fundamentally.

[0056] As described above, although the present description has been explained with specific details such as specific components, limited embodiments, and drawings, this is provided merely to aid in a more comprehensive understanding of the invention, and the invention is not limited to the above embodiments. A person skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations from this description.

[0057] Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, and all variations equivalent to or equivalent to the claims set forth below, as well as the claims themselves, shall be considered to fall within the scope of the present invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0059] 10 : Distribution line 11 : Utility pole 12 : Wancheol 13 : Suspension insulator 14 : Distribution cable 20 : Unit installation section 100: Bird monitoring unit 110: First camera module 120: Second camera module 130: Alarm device control unit 131 : Artificial Intelligence Module 200 : Alarm Unit 210: First base plate 220: First solenoid actuator 221 : Operating rod 230 : Second base plate 240: Second solenoid actuator 241: Actuating rod 250 : Wire-type guide rail 251, 252 : Connecting unit 260: Alarm unit 270: Actuator control unit 280: Bird droppings verification video acquisition unit 300: Autonomous flying drone for cable cleaning

Claims

Claim 1 A bird repellent alarm system in a power distribution line (10) comprising a plurality of utility poles (11) installed at intervals from each other, a cross bar (12) and a suspension insulator (13) fixedly installed for each of the utility poles (11), and a power distribution cable (14, hereinafter referred to as "power distribution cable") installed while being supported in an insulated state through the suspension insulators (13), wherein when the space between two adjacent utility poles (10) of the power distribution line (10) is defined as a unit installation section (20), a bird monitoring unit (100) is installed for each unit installation section (20) and simultaneously detects whether a bird is present on the power distribution cable (14) in each unit installation section (20); and a bird repellent audio signal (audio) is installed for each unit installation section (20), and when a bird is detected through the bird monitoring unit (100) of the corresponding unit installation section (20), moves along the power distribution cable (14) of the corresponding unit installation section (20) and The bird monitoring unit (100) includes an alarm unit (200) that transmits a signal (or 'sound signal') externally, and the bird monitoring unit (100) comprises: a first camera module (110) installed on one of the two utility poles (11) forming the unit installation section (20) to acquire an image for confirming the presence of birds targeting a power distribution cable (14) within the unit installation section that is relatively adjacent to the unit installation section (20); and a second camera module (120) installed on the other of the two utility poles (11) forming the unit installation section (20) to acquire an image for confirming the presence of birds targeting a power distribution cable (14) within the unit installation section that is relatively adjacent to the unit installation section (20).The alarm device control unit (130) is installed on one of the two utility poles (11) forming the unit installation section (20), receives images transmitted from the first camera module (110) and the second camera module (120), respectively, analyzes the received images to determine whether there are birds on the power distribution cable (14) within the unit installation section (20), and transmits an operation control signal to the alarm unit (200) if there are birds as a result of the determination. The alarm unit (200) includes: a first base plate (210) which is coupled to one of the two utility poles (11) forming the unit installation section (20) and is positioned higher than the suspension insulator (13) of the utility pole (11); and a first A solenoid actuator (220); a second base plate (230) coupled to the other utility pole (11) among the two utility poles (11) forming the unit installation section (20), positioned higher than the suspension insulator (13) of the said utility pole (11); a second solenoid actuator (240) installed such that its lower portion is coupled to the upper surface of the second base plate (230) and its operating rod (241) operates along the vertical direction; and a wire-type formed of an insulating material, wherein one end in the longitudinal direction is coupled to the tip of the operating rod (221) of the first solenoid actuator (220) through a coupling unit (251) that is rotatable 360°, and the other end in the longitudinal direction is coupled to the tip of the operating rod (241) of the second solenoid actuator (240) through a coupling unit (252) that is rotatable 360°. Guide rail (250);An alarm system for bird repellent in a power distribution line, characterized by comprising: an alarm unit (260) installed on the wire-type guide rail (250) so as to be slidable along the wire-type guide rail (250), and transmitting the bird repellent audio signal upon receiving the operation control signal from the alarm device control unit (130) of the bird monitoring unit (100); and an actuator control unit (270) that receives the operation control signal from the alarm device control unit (130) of the bird monitoring unit (100) and, upon receiving the operation control signal, operates the first solenoid actuator (220) and the second solenoid actuator (240) so that their operation rods (221, 241) operate in opposite directions. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 In claim 1, the alarm device control unit (130) includes an artificial intelligence module (131) that is learned to distinguish between birds and other objects through prior machine learning targeting birds to determine whether an object landing on or approaching the power distribution cable (14) is a bird or not, and the actuator control unit (270) controls the operation of the first solenoid actuator (220) and the second solenoid actuator (240) so that the solenoid actuator located on the opposite side of the camera module that has acquired an image of the presence of a bird among the first camera module (110) and the second camera module (120) is operated such that its operating rod is positioned higher than the operating rod of the solenoid actuator on the opposite side. This characterizes the alarm system for bird deterrence on a power distribution line.

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