Bird excrement shields for electric power transmission towers

    公开(公告)号:US11559054B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-01-24

    申请号:US17121395

    申请日:2020-12-14

    Abstract: A shield system for an electric power transmission tower includes a plurality of panels configured to be secured to a cross-arm structure of the tower in adjacent, end-to-end arrangement so as to overlie insulators supported by the tower and prevent excrement from birds nesting and/or congregating on the tower from contacting and accumulating on the insulators. Each panel has opposite ends and opposite lateral edges extending between the opposite ends. A plurality of spaced-apart apertures are formed in each panel adjacent each of the lateral edges and at least one of the ends, and each aperture is configured to receive a respective fastener therethrough for securing the panel to the cross-arm structure. Each panel has a shape that generally conforms to a shape of a portion of the cross-arm structure to which the panel is secured.

    BIRD EXCREMENT SHIELDS FOR ELECTRIC POWER TRANSMISSION TOWERS

    公开(公告)号:US20220183269A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-06-16

    申请号:US17121395

    申请日:2020-12-14

    Abstract: A shield system for an electric power transmission tower includes a plurality of panels configured to be secured to a cross-arm structure of the tower in adjacent, end-to-end arrangement so as to overlie insulators supported by the tower and prevent excrement from birds nesting and/or congregating on the tower from contacting and accumulating on the insulators. Each panel has opposite ends and opposite lateral edges extending between the opposite ends. A plurality of spaced-apart apertures are formed in each panel adjacent each of the lateral edges and at least one of the ends, and each aperture is configured to receive a respective fastener therethrough for securing the panel to the cross-arm structure. Each panel has a shape that generally conforms to a shape of a portion of the cross-arm structure to which the panel is secured.

    Insulator systems with corona suppression

    公开(公告)号:US11276514B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-15

    申请号:US16574188

    申请日:2019-09-18

    Abstract: An insulator system includes an insulator assembly including: a first insulator; a second insulator; a first end fitting at a first end portion of the first insulator; a second end fitting at a second end portion of the first insulator; a third end fitting at a first end portion of the second insulator and operatively coupled to the second end fitting; a fourth end fitting at a second end portion of the second insulator; a first cement layer between the first insulator and the first end fitting; a second cement layer between the first insulator and the second end fitting; a third cement layer between the second insulator and the third end fitting; and a fourth cement layer between the second insulator and the fourth end fitting. An electrically insulating layer is on the first cement layer and extends between the first insulator and the first end fitting.

    Contamination protection for high-voltage insulators

    公开(公告)号:US11107606B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-08-31

    申请号:US16466591

    申请日:2017-12-06

    Inventor: Wolfgang Tauber

    Abstract: The invention relates to a contamination protection device for high-voltage insulators and an arrangement consisting of the contamination protection device and a high-voltage insulator. The contamination protection device for high-voltage insulators according to the invention is designed to be mounted on the insulator cap of the high-voltage insulator and comprises for this purpose a mounting region, which is designed to be interlockingly connected to the insulator cap and comprises a through-opening for the connecting element of the insulator cap. A protective shield is furthermore provided, which extends radially around the mounting region in order to cover the high-voltage insulator. The arrangement comprises a high-voltage insulator with an insulator cap and a contamination protection device disposed on the insulator cap, wherein the contamination protection device is designed according to the invention and is connected to the insulator cap by means of an interlocking connection.

    FLANGE, INSULATOR AND INSULATED SUPPORT POST

    公开(公告)号:US20210125755A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-04-29

    申请号:US17055084

    申请日:2019-03-19

    Abstract: Provided is a flange (100) connected to an end of an insulating tube (10), the flange includes a flange plate (110) abutting the end of the insulating tube, a groove (111) recessed toward inside of the insulating tube is disposed on the flange plate, the groove is connected to the insulating tube, an inflation valve (120) is disposed within the groove, the groove is filled with sealing material (130) which covers the inflation valve. Provided are also insulator and insulated support post using the flange. The flange, the insulator and insulated support post help to protect the inflation valve from external force and the groove is filled with the sealing material to ensure the sealing performance of the flange.

    Insulator Systems with Corona Suppression

    公开(公告)号:US20210082602A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-18

    申请号:US16574188

    申请日:2019-09-18

    Abstract: An insulator system includes an insulator assembly including: a first insulator; a second insulator; a first end fitting at a first end portion of the first insulator; a second end fitting at a second end portion of the first insulator; a third end fitting at a first end portion of the second insulator and operatively coupled to the second end fitting; a fourth end fitting at a second end portion of the second insulator; a first cement layer between the first insulator and the first end fitting; a second cement layer between the first insulator and the second end fitting; a third cement layer between the second insulator and the third end fitting; and a fourth cement layer between the second insulator and the fourth end fitting. An electrically insulating layer is on the first cement layer and extends between the first insulator and the first end fitting.

    Moisture Seal for High Voltage Insulator

    公开(公告)号:US20210027920A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-01-28

    申请号:US16522040

    申请日:2019-07-25

    Abstract: High voltage insulators are disclosed, along with related methods of manufacture and use. The disclosed high voltage insulators include a core strength member joined to one or more end fittings and secured with one or more elastomeric members. A plastic body surrounds the core strength member, the elastomeric member, and at least a portion of the end fitting. In particular, the plastic body is molded over the elastomeric member(s) and, upon cooling, the plastic body exerts a radial compressive force on the underlying elastomeric member(s) to seal the joint of the high voltage insulator and protect it from moisture, even throughout temperature fluctuations in the field.

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