Cable Laying Stress Analysis Through Discrete-Point Segmentation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional cable laying methods lack scientific guidance for stress analysis, leading to excessive stress on cables during the laying process, which can result in deformation and damage, posing safety risks and increasing the likelihood of power grid failures and accidents.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for analyzing cable laying stress by segmenting discrete points based on cable grounding manners, cabling manners, and cable bending types, allowing for real-time stress analysis and calculation of traction force or side pressure on each segment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional cable laying methods are used with experience-based stress reduction measures, then the laying process can proceed with simple equipment, but the cable is vulnerable to damage and has low security

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecable safetyVSAvoidstress analysis system
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The cable laying channel is divided into multiple discrete points that are segmented according to cable grounding manners, cabling manners, and cable bending types. This segmentation allows for localized stress analysis at each discrete point, enabling precise identification of high-risk sections without requiring complex monitoring of the entire cable length simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Stress analysis calculation is performed on minimum segments containing discrete points before the actual cable laying occurs. By calculating traction forces and side pressures in advance based on segmentation information and measurement information, the system identifies potential stress concentration points beforehand, allowing workers to take preventive measures during the laying process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Measurement precision

If multiple segmentation levels are applied to discrete points, then stress analysis precision is improved, but the data processing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestress analysis precisionVSAvoiddata processing system
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

A three-level segmentation system is implemented: first-level segmentation by cable grounding manners, second-level segmentation by cabling manners, and third-level segmentation by cable bending types. This hierarchical approach organizes discrete points into progressively finer categories, enabling precise stress analysis at each level while maintaining systematic data management.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a multi-dimensional classification framework where discrete points are categorized along three independent dimensions (grounding manner, cabling manner, bending type). This dimensional approach allows the system to handle complex segmentation requirements by treating each classification criterion as a separate dimension, making the data processing more structured and manageable.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Reliability

If real-time stress analysis is performed on each cable segment, then cable protection is enhanced, but the calculation and processing time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecable protectionVSAvoidstress calculation time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The cable path is divided into minimum segments containing discrete points, allowing stress analysis to be performed on smaller, manageable units rather than the entire cable length. This segmentation reduces the computational burden for each analysis cycle while maintaining comprehensive coverage of all critical points.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Segmentation information and measurement information are prepared in advance before stress analysis calculation. By pre-organizing data about discrete points, their locations, grounding manners, and physical characteristics, the system reduces the time required for actual stress calculation during the laying process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS12461016B2Method and apparatus for analyzing laying stress on a cable
Publication Date: 2025.11.04 GUANGDONG POWER GRID CO LTD DONGGUAN POWER SUPPLY BUREAU
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AI summary

Provided are a method and apparatus for analyzing a laying stress on a cable. The method for analyzing a laying stress on a cable includes: segmenting, according to cable grounding manners, cable laying manners and cable bending types that correspond to the discrete points of pipeline detection in a cable laying channel, the discrete points; and performing, according to segmentation information and measurement information of the discrete points, stress analysis calculation on minimum segments in which the discrete points are located. In the present application, stress analysis of each segment of the cable during the cable laying process is achieved in real time, providing data support for laying the cable. Workers responsible for laying the cable can adopt corresponding protective measures during the laying process according to a stress analysis result so that the cable can be really protected, improving the safety of the cable during the cable laying process.