ES1265990U - Smart device for fencing electrification (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Intelligent fencing electrification device characterized in that it comprises: - a device (1) intended to be connected to the fence and to the ground, which in turn comprises: - a power input (2) that supplies electrical energy to the device (1) that can be powered by means of a transformer connected to the electrical network or by means of one or more batteries that can be part of a photovoltaic installation or be independent batteries, - a temperature sensor (3) that measures the temperature of the device, - a fan (4) that is activated to cool the device and maintain an optimal operating temperature, - a processor (5) which controls the operation of the device, the sensors and the communications of the communications module (8) using wireless communication protocols, said processor (5) controls the high voltage transformer (10), - an antenna (6) in charge of increasing the gain of the radio signal received by the communications module, - a control button (7) responsible for deactivating and activating the device (1) in person and manually, - a communications module (8) whose function is to establish wireless communications to send and receive information telematically to the user of a smartphone, tablet, computer or smart watch, - a buzzer (9) in charge of acoustic warning of the fencing status to the user - a high voltage transformer (10) which supplies a high voltage between the fence and the ground, - Two connection terminals (11) which are connected to the output of the high voltage transformer (10) and in parallel to the fencing and to the ground. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

INTELLIGENT DEVICE FOR FENCING ELECTRIFICATION

TECHNICAL SECTOR

It is known that currently electrification devices for animal enclosures only electrify without knowing whether the enclosure is in good condition or not. So if the fence is broken by deriving the ground wire, the fence is no longer electrified. While it is true that there are solutions to detect that the fence is in good condition, these require human intervention to function and are used on site. The present invention mainly solves said problem of having to check the fencing in person and through human intervention to know if it is in good condition, by detecting the state of the fencing autonomously and sending it to the user, thereby remarkably gains in tranquility and risks of animals leaving their enclosure with the consequences that this could entail are avoided.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

There are devices that individually perform similar functions individually, without the ability to detect the state of the fence or in case of detecting it, requiring human intervention. References from previous applications: Document ES1072956 is currently known which describes a GSM tester

operation of electrified fences that includes a catchment probe

voltage connected to the fence and to the ground, a tester-voltmeter, a module

GSM and a power supply. Document ES0368382 proposes a

electronic system for the electrification of fences consisting of an oscillator of low

frequency, an electrolytic, a rectifier, a neon, and some input resistors

together with a high voltage transformer.

This is known has the following drawbacks: - Document ES1072956 has the drawbacks that since it is an external device to the device that electrifies the fence, it could be deactivated and not electrify the fence and the device will detect that the fence is not electrified, which would be a false signal. Likewise, since it is an external device, it is necessary to connect the device to the fence and to the ground to measure the fence voltage and the device requires an independent electrical power supply. By using only the communication route through GSM, the device is limited to places where there is no or very limited coverage. - Document ES0368382 has the drawbacks that, as it is an electrification device without the ability to detect the state of the fence, it is not possible to know if the fence is in good condition. Likewise, it does not incorporate any means of telematic communication with the user. Another of its drawbacks is that it cannot regulate the power of the fence, nor carry an intelligent control of the battery to increase the autonomy of the device in situations where the battery is close to being exhausted.

Faced with these drawbacks, the proposed invention has the following advantages: - The state of the fence is detected without having contact with it, by means of the voltage drop that occurs in the high-voltage transformer when the wire is broken or there is a ground fault. . This avoids having a connection of the device with the fence and the ground to check the condition of the fence.

- Allows users to know the status of the fence from anywhere thanks to the multiple communication channels available.

- The user can interact with the device telematically, being able to activate or deactivate the device, change the power of the fence or know the status of the device's battery.

- By having access to the internet the firmware of the device can be updated in a

remote, being able to incorporate new functions or improve existing ones.

- The device can work connected to the mains or by means of a battery,

being able to intelligently manage its power in the latter case to adapt it

when the device's battery is close to being exhausted, thus increasing

the autonomy of the device.

- The device incorporates a fan and a temperature sensor to maintain a

optimum temperature and avoid overheating.

- It is a device that saves money because it saves users time and

maneuverability.

. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The intelligent device for the electrification of fences, which is the object of the present invention, is characterized by electrifying the fencing by means of a high voltage transformer and detecting when the electrical fencing is broken by means of the voltage drop that occurs in the transformer of high voltage when the fence wire is grounded, by means of a processor. Said processor has internet connectivity in such a way that it sends the signals for the user to telematically, no matter where they are; You can know the status of your electric fences as well as you can interact with them, to activate them, deactivate them, change the power of the fence and know the parameters of the fence in real time.

Likewise, the device incorporates multiple communication channels, such as: WiFi, GSM, LoRa or sigFox. So you can access the internet in almost any setting.

The device has a button to activate or deactivate the high voltage transformer in person, a fan and a temperature sensor that by means of a PID control maintains the temperature of the device stable to avoid overheating in circumstances of

For the necessary feedback between the user and the intelligent fence control device, the user must download an application in any of its compatible devices; such as smartphones, tablets, computer or smartwatches; or alternatively interact with the smart fence control device through any internet browser.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Figure 1.- Shows an elevation view of the device of the invention.

The references used are:

1. Intelligent fencing electrification device

2. Power connector

3. Temperature sensor

4. Fan

5. Processor

6. Antenna

7. Control button

8. Communications module

9. Buzzer

10. High voltage transformer

11. Fence and ground connection terminals

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

A preferred embodiment of the invention is constituted from a device (1) consisting of; a transformer with a power input (2) by which the device (1) is fed with electricity, being able to be fed by means of a transformer connected to the electrical network or by means of one or more batteries that can be part of a photovoltaic installation or be independent batteries; a temperature sensor (3) in charge of measuring the temperature of the device so that if it rises above the set point, it turns on the fan (4) to cool the device and keep it at an optimal operating temperature; A processor (5) which performs the PID control of the temperature sensor (3) and the fan (4), manages the operation and communications of the communications module (8), detects the voltage drop of the high voltage transformer ( 10) To determine when the fence is in good condition or when it is broken, the processor (5) is also in charge of feeding the high-voltage transformer (10) with the appropriate frequency, so that when an animal or person touches the fence it notes a momentary cramp; an antenna (6) connected to the communications module (8) whose function is to increase the gain of the received radio signal; a control button (7) connected to the processor (5) that is in charge of activating and deactivating the high voltage transformer (10) in person, so that if the high voltage transformer (10) is activated and is pressed the control button (7) the processor (5) deactivates the high voltage transformer (10) and otherwise if the high voltage transformer (10) is deactivated and the control button (7) is pressed the processor ( 5) activates the high voltage transformer (10); one or more communication modules (8) that provide multiple communication channels to the processor (5) such as WiFi, GSM, LoRa or SigFox to send the information telematically to the user; a buzzer (9) that is responsible for informing the user in person by means of an acoustic signal of the state of the fence; a high voltage transformer (10) in charge of transforming the low voltage provided by the processor (5) to a high voltage to connect to the fence and to the ground; some connection terminals (11) to which the high voltage output of the high voltage transformer (10) is connected and in parallel one terminal to the fence wire and the other terminal to the ground.

For the necessary feedback between the user and the smart fencing electrification device, the user can download an application, either on his smartphone, tablet, computer or smartwatch, so that he can know the status of the device and be able to control it.

Claims (7)

1.- Intelligent fencing electrification device characterized in that it comprises: • a device (1) intended to be connected to the fence and to the ground, which in turn comprises: ■ a power input (2) that supplies electrical energy to the device (1) and can be powered by means of a transformer connected to the electrical network or by means of one or more batteries that can be part of a photovoltaic installation or be independent batteries , ■ a temperature sensor (3) that measures the temperature of the device, ■ a fan (4) that is activated to cool the device and maintain an optimal operating temperature, ■ a processor (5) which controls the operation of the device, the sensors and the communications of the communications module (8) using wireless communication protocols, said processor (5) controls the high voltage transformer (10), ■ an antenna (6) in charge of increasing the gain of the radio signal received by the communications module, ■ a control button (7) responsible for deactivating and activating the device (1) in person and manually, ■ a communications module (8) whose function is to establish wireless communications to telematically send and receive information to the user of a smartphone, tablet, computer or smart watch, ■ a buzzer (9) in charge of acoustic warning of the fencing status to the user, ■ a high voltage transformer (10) which supplies a high voltage between the fence and the ground, ■ two connection terminals (11) which are connected to the output of the high voltage transformer (10) and parallel to the fence and to the ground. 2. - Intelligent fencing electrification device, according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that to detect whether the fencing is in good condition or is broken, it measures the voltage drop at the input of the high voltage transformer. 3. - Intelligent fencing electrification device, according to any of claims 1-3, characterized in that the communication module uses WiFi protocols. 4. - Intelligent fencing electrification device, according to any of claims 1-4, characterized in that the communication module uses GSM protocols. 5. - Intelligent fencing electrification device according to any of claims 1 - 5 characterized in that the communication module uses LoRa protocols. 6. - Intelligent fencing electrification device, according to any of claims 1-6, characterized in that the communication module uses SigFox protocols. 7. - Intelligent fencing electrification device according to any of claims 1-7 characterized in that the device can vary its power autonomously.