Shielding Layer Detection Circuit for Leakage and Breakage Faults

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing shielding layer detection circuits in power supply transmission lines rely on semiconductor materials, which are prone to aging and require frequent maintenance, leading to increased labor costs.

Innovation Solution

A shielding layer detection circuit utilizing resistive voltage division assemblies and a control module to detect electric leakage and breakage signals, with a switch module to disconnect the power supply bus bar group when faults are detected, thereby improving durability and reducing maintenance needs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If semiconductor materials (switching transistors or diodes) are used as sampling elements in the shielding layer detection circuit, then the detection function can be achieved, but the components are prone to aging and require frequent maintenance

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection accuracyVSAvoidservice life of detection components
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces expensive, long-lived but failure-prone semiconductor components with simple, inexpensive resistor elements that are extremely durable. The resistor-based voltage division assembly provides reliable detection functionality without the aging issues of semiconductor materials, effectively using simple, maintenance-free components to replace complex, maintenance-requiring ones.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent substitutes the semiconductor-based electronic detection mechanism with a purely resistive voltage division mechanism. By using resistor elements to detect voltage changes caused by shielding layer faults, the system eliminates the need for active semiconductor components like switching transistors and diodes, thereby improving reliability and reducing maintenance requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Ease of operation

If semiconductor components are used in the detection circuit, then detection functionality is achieved, but maintenance costs and labor requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection capabilityVSAvoidmaintenance frequency
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs inexpensive resistor elements that rarely fail, eliminating the need for frequent replacement of aging semiconductor components. This dramatically reduces maintenance frequency and associated labor costs while preserving full detection functionality for both electric leakage and breakage conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

3Device complexity

If the conductive shielding layer is used without continuous monitoring, then the system is simpler, but safety risks increase due to undetected faults

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection circuit structureVSAvoidsafety of power supply transmission
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a simple yet effective detection circuit using only resistor elements arranged in voltage division assemblies. This minimalistic approach provides comprehensive safety monitoring for both electric leakage and breakage faults without requiring complex semiconductor-based systems, achieving high reliability through simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The detection circuit continuously monitors the voltage distribution across the shielding layer through the resistor elements. When faults occur (electric leakage or breakage), the voltage distribution changes, generating detection signals that trigger the switch module to disconnect power supply, providing real-time feedback for safety protection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The proposed solution enhances detection accuracy and durability, reducing the need for frequent maintenance and lowering maintenance costs by using resistor elements that are less susceptible to aging.

Implementation Method 1

a first resistive voltage division assembly, connected to the conductive shielding layer group to detect an electric leakage signal

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVoltage division: Electrical Resistance

Implementation Method 2

a second resistive voltage division assembly, including a first detection terminal and a second detection terminal, where the second resistive voltage division assembly has the first detection terminal connected to one terminal of the conductive shielding layer group and the second detection terminal connected to the other terminal of the conductive shielding layer group to detect a breakage signal

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVoltage division: Electrical Resistance

Data Source

PatentUS12332294B2Shielding layer detection circuit and transmission system
Publication Date: 2025.06.17 GUANGDONG RIFENG ELECTRIC CABLE CO LTD
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  • US12332294B2 patent drawing
  • US12332294B2 patent drawing

AI summary

The present invention discloses a shielding layer detection circuit and a transmission system. The shielding layer detection circuit includes a first resistive voltage division assembly, a second resistive voltage division assembly, a switch module, and a control module. The first resistive voltage division assembly is connected to a conductive shielding layer group to detect an electric leakage signal; the second resistive voltage division assembly has a first detection terminal connected to one terminal of the conductive shielding layer group and a second detection terminal connected to the other terminal of the conductive shielding layer group to detect a breakage signal; the switch module is connected to a power supply bus bar group to switch a transmission line connection/disconnection state of the power supply bus bar group.