Transponder unit for measuring temperature and current on live transmission lines
First Claim
1. A method for monitoring the operating temperature of a power transmission line comprising the steps of:
- separating the two halves of a circular housing containing a temperature sensor and a spring loaded trip mechanism;
at least partially encompassing a power transmission line with said two housing halves;
contacting said trip mechanism with said transmission line causing said spring to force the two halves into contact and to cause said temperature sensor to come in thermal contact with said power transmission line.
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Abstract
A toroidal shaped transponder unit is connected to a live power transmission line by means of a tripping mechanism and a hinge assembly. The unit includes means for sensing the temperature and current of the power transmission line and for transmitting the information to a local receiver. The toroid housing includes an open frame mounting hub and spoke assembly for mounting the sensors without interfering with the thermodynamics of the transmission line. The unit further includes a power coil and core assembly for receiving magnetic emanations from the transmission line and generating power to operate the electronic components within the unit.
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6 Claims
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1. A method for monitoring the operating temperature of a power transmission line comprising the steps of:
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separating the two halves of a circular housing containing a temperature sensor and a spring loaded trip mechanism; at least partially encompassing a power transmission line with said two housing halves; contacting said trip mechanism with said transmission line causing said spring to force the two halves into contact and to cause said temperature sensor to come in thermal contact with said power transmission line. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. A transponder unit for monitoring the conductor temperature of a power transmission line, said transponder unit comprising, in combination:
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A. a toroidal-shaped, conductive housing consisting of two semi-annular housing sections; B. a cylindrical hub consisting of two semi-annular hub sections; C. angularly spaced spokes separately interconnecting said hub sections to said housing sections; D. a hinge mechanism interconnecting said housing sections for swinging movement between a relatively open position to admit a transmission line to the open interior of said hub and a relatively closed position with said hub embracing the transmission line to mount said transponder unit thereon; E. at least one temperature sensing probe carried by said housing and extending radially through an opening in said hub into thermally coupled relation with the transmission line; and F. electronic signal transmission means accommodated in said housing for wireless communication to a remote location of conductor temperature data obtained by said probe. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5, 6)
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