Abstract: A theft proof feeder pillar for preventing the theft of electricity from feeder pillars comprising a wireless locking arrangement programmed to open/close on receiving a specific input signals from an authorized user; and a protection arrangement for preventing physical damages to the feeder pillar. Also a LCD monitor interfaced to every system to monitor the status of the locking system of the feeder pillar. FIG.l and FIG.3
FORM2
THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
(39 of 1970)
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The Patents Rules, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See section 10; rule 13)
1. TITLE OF THE INVENTION: THEFT PROOF FEEDER PILLAR
2. APPLICANT(S)
(a) NAME : Reliance Infrastructure Ltd.
(b) NATIONALITY : Indian
(c) ADDRESS : Devidas Lane, Off. S.V.P. Road, Near Devidas Lane Telephone
Exchange, Borivali (West), Mumbai 400 092
3. PREAMBLE TO THE DESCRIPTION
The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to the field of wireless lock and key systems, more particularly to a wireless lock and control system to prevent theft of electricity in low transmission feeder pillar.
BACKGROUND AND THE PRIOR ART
Availability of adequate energy generation is the key for economic growth of counties across the world.
The aim of any ideal utility is to distribute whatever gets generated. Similarly what gets distributed needs to be billed, and what gets billed, needs to be paid for. However, the situation is far from reality. There are losses at each section of this value chain.
The following factors further complicate to the already worse situation:
Widening gap between Demand and Supply of electricity
Inadequate growth in newer generation plants
Ever increasing per-capita energy consumption
High Technical & Distribution losses (T&D)
High amount of theft of electricity
Theft of electricity is an issue that continues to plague utility. It is estimated that a large amount of electricity goes unaccounted by way of Theft of Electricity, putting additional burden on network, resulting in increase in Reliability & Maintainability cost and affecting quality & reliability of supply. Efforts to minimize theft of electricity, through continuous mass raids have only provided temporary relief. The miscreants have resorted to breaking of feeder pillar locking mechanisms, drilling holes in pillars, breaking the hinges and when nothing
worked, they have been resorting to physically breaking of the pillar bodies & found the different ways to damage all the above safety measures & got access to the pillars.
Reference is made to US 20080180232 Al an auto anti-theft system with door-mount wireless remote-control pushbutton includes a main controller installed in a car for controlling the operation of the anti-theft system; a remote controller being carried by a user for code matching; and a small-size wireless remote-control pushbutton, which includes a coupling section for mounting the pushbutton to a car of any version or brand on or near a car door, such as on a door handle, a keyhole, a door surface, or a door window. The wireless remote-control pushbutton, the main controller, and the remote controller cooperate with one another to provide the functions of releasing and enabling the anti-theft system directly beside the car without pressing the remote controller button, making the anti-theft system a humanized design.
Reference is be made to US 20030006879 relating to a door control system using radio communication. According to the invention, a main device controls the opening and closing of a door by using a portable wireless card. The main device comprises a long wave emitting portion, a very high frequency wave receiving portion, a very high frequency wave emitting portion, memory, and processor and recording media in which a program that is executable by the processor is recorded. The portable card comprises a long wave receiving portion, a card processor and recording media in which a program that is executable by the card processor is recorded.
While prior art shows different types of wireless lock arrangement they all subjected to shortcomings as they are not user specific.
Other conventional methods for preventing theft of electricity from feeder pillars are providing a mechanical lock with a key. For accessing the feeder pillar components an authorized person is given a mechanical key to open the lock.
Another method is using an electronic combination lock to avoid theft of electricity from feeder pillars. This way the user does not need to get a physical device to open the lock. But the problem with this invention is the combination must be changed to avoid previous user to access the feeder pillar.
Various methods which are currently used are applying armour cast tapes on the bus bars, also insulating the components of feeder pillars using insulating paints and also providing mini pillar doors, welded and locked. The miscreant have resorted to breaking of feeder pillar locking mechanisms, drilling holes in pillars, breaking the hinges and when nothing worked, they have been resorting to physically breaking of the pillar bodies & found the different ways to damage all the above safety measures & got access to the pillars.
There is therefore a need to provide a feeder pillar to avoid theft of electricity by providing a user specific locking mechanism to assess the components of feeder pillar and protecting the components by eliminating the chances of drilling holes and breaking the pillar bodies.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
An object of the main invention is to overcome the drawbacks of the prior arts.
Another objective of the present invention is to provide a theft proof feeder pillar for preventing theft of electricity.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a wireless locking system for feeder pillar door that are user specific to authorized users.
Another object of the invention is to provide feeder pillar housing with improved protective arrangements for avoiding physical damages to the pillar by miscreants.
These and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The following presents a simplified summary of the invention in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the invention. This summary is not an extensive overview of the present invention. It is not intended to identify the key/critical elements of the invention or to delineate the scope of the invention. Its sole purpose is to present some concept of the invention in a simplified form as a prelude to a more detailed description of the invention presented later.
In accordance with the present embodiment of the invention there is provided a theft proof feeder pillar for preventing theft of electricity from feeder pillars.
In accordance with another embodiment of the invention there is provided a flush double door system for feeder pillar with a first front door and second front door.
In accordance with another embodiment of the invention there is provided a first front door with a wireless locking mechanism, user specific to authorized users.
In accordance with another embodiment, the invention provides two modes of operating the wireless lock a) SMS mode b) remote control mode.
In accordance with another embodiment of the invention the authorized user send a specific keyword to open or close the first front door in the SMS mode operation.
In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, if any miscreant tries to open the first front door without authorization, the system automatically sends a SMS key word to all the authorized officials and will also make a call to all the authorized numbers.
In accordance with another embodiment of the invention there is provided a remote control mode operation of first front door comprising a remote which send a radio signal to radio frequency receiver placed inside the feeder pillar to close or open the door.
In accordance with yet another embodiment of the present Invention there is provided a remote with unique ID for particular system.
In accordance with yet another embodiment of the invention there is provided a micro controller for receiving input signals for controlling entire system and apparatus.
In accordance with yet another embodiment of the invention there is provided one or more stepper motor driven by motor driver circuit engaging with locking rod for opening and closing.
In accordance with yet another embodiment of the invention there is provided one or more limit switches that will get pressed and make a beep sound from buzzer to start second stepper motor to close or open the door.
In accordance with other yet embodiment of the invention, there is provided a second front door with a locking system for which the key cannot be duplicated.
In accordance with yet another embodiment of the invention there is provided a fuse strip that combines three single pole fuse bases longitudinally arranged.
In accordance with yet another embodiment of the invention there is provided fuse strips for designed to enable opening and closing operation in electric circuits under load conditions.
In accordance with further embodiments of the invention there is provided a miniature circuit breaker for protection is used for the outgoing Cables, which gives current limitation, cable life enhancement, reduction in faults and easy fault isolation.
In accordance with further embodiment of the invention there is provided a granite slab between the metal sheets of feeder pillar housing to eliminate the chances of drilling feeder pillars to access feeder components.
In accordance with further embodiment of the invention there is provided a ready to use reinforced cement concrete base to avoid damages below the pillar and also reduce the time of installation.
In accordance with a further embodiment of the invention there is provided moulded bus bars insulated with adhesive insulating material for restricting the direct access to bus bars.
In accordance with a further embodiment of the invention, there is provided a battery charger and a battery as a power backup for locking system.
In accordance with a further embodiment of the invention there is provided a compact fluorescent lamp inside pillar to providing light for ease of operations.
In accordance with a further embodiment of the invention there is provided a LCD display in feeder pillar for monitoring the status of the locking system of the feeder pillar.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The following drawings are illustrative of particular examples for enabling methods of the present invention, are descriptive of some of the methods, and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The drawings are not to scale (unless so stated) and are intended for use in conjunction with the explanations in the following detailed description.
FIG.l Illustrates the block diagram of the locking system used in theft proof feeder pillar
FIG.2 illustrates the sectional view of the theft proof feeder pillar
FIG.3 illustrates an elevation view of the theft proof feeder pillar
FIG.4 illustrates a side view of theft proof feeder pillar
FIG.5 a front elevation view of the theft proof feeder pillar
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Accordingly in the present invention FIG.l illustrates the block diagram of the locking system in a theft proof feeder pillar to prevent theft of electricity. (12) a GSM modem forming a part of SMS control mode of operating the locking system, (14) a motor drive circuit for controlling first stepper motor (14a) and second stepper motor (14b) a remote (16) for sending radio frequency signals forming a part of remote control mode operation of locking system, a micro controller (20) for receiving signals from GSM modem (12) and remote (16) for controlling the entire system and apparatus. Lead acid battery chargers (18) and Lead acid battery (18a) as battery backup provided for Electronic locking arrangement, in case of supply failure. Limit switch arrangement (22) with three limit switches associated with lock and doors. A LCD display for monitoring the status of the locking system of the feeder pillar.
During the process of opening door of feeder pillar, an authorized user sends a specific key word from GSM modem (12) to the system. As soon as the input received by the system it checks the source number and matches with the pre stored source numbers in the system and start operation on matching of source numbers. The system will then match the keyword then opens the lock on matching keywords.
In remote control mode operation a remote (16) sends a radio frequency signal into the system, where a radio frequency receiver id positioned. The remote (16) has a unique ID for particular system and the door opens on the input from radio frequency signal transmitting remote (16).
With the input from GSM modem (12) or from Remote (16) the first stepper motor (14a) will start opening or closing the locking rod. The locking rod reaches
the limit switches (22) and pushes the limit switch and makes a beep sound from buzzer.
Any unauthorized person trying to access the feeder pillar by physically damaging the pillar the third limit switch of limit switch arrangement (22) will open and the system will send key word to all the authorized officials and will also make a call to all the authorized numbers and thereby preventing theft of electricity from feeder pillars.
The micro-controller (20) will control the entire system and operations. It will receive the data from various sources and process the data and make all the operational decisions for the working of lock.
Accordingly in the present invention FIG.2 illustrates the sectional view of a theft proof feeder pillar. (21) Reinforced Cement Concrete foundation bolt, a support structure for RCC base. Pillar angle base (13), double door (14), Door inside lock rod (15), handle plate (12), support plate (16), Granite slab (16) (15 mm thick) in is positioned between the two metal steel plates in walls for three sides of feeder pillar and this prevents the drilling into the pillar by miscreants and a granite slab cover plate (19).
FIG.3 illustrates Elevation view of the theft proof feeder pillar. The pillar box (1) housing the entire assembly, pillar fixing channel (11), Reinforced Cement concrete base (2) for avoiding damages below the pillar and reduces the time for installation and prevents the damage to cables below by miscreants. The theft proof feeder pillar also has a air inlet (3) allowing the flow of air inside the feeder pillar, a meter fixing plate (4), bus bar support plat (6), moulded bus bars (8) covered with adhesive insulators (5) which restrict the access to current carrying bus bars. All insulating parts are made of high-performance polymers. They exhibit high levels of mechanical and thermal resistance and are self-extinguishing and halogen-free.
Fuse strips (23) are used in place of conventional fuses. These fuse strips provide protection for incoming cables. The fuse strips are designed to enable opening and closing operation in electronic circuits under load conditions, thereby forming a moving contact. LV HRC strip-type Fuse Units combine, three single-pole fuse-bases longitudinally arranged in one unit. One terminal of each pole (generally called bus bar terminal) is directly connected with or without special clamps to one phase of a three-phase bus bar system. The other terminals (cable terminals) are prepared to receive outgoing or incoming conductors. The Feeder pillar has an air outlet (17), a gland support plate (10) and a gland support bracket (9).
Miniature circuit breaker (25) used as a protection feature for outgoing cables which gives current limitation, and cable life enhancement.
FIG.4 illustrates the side view of the theft proof feeder piliar having a louver (22) angled to admit light and air, but to keep out rain.
FIG.5 illustrates a front elevation view if the theft proof feeder pillar showing the computerized lock with modem (7) and lock covering channel (20).
The theft proof feeder pillar has a compact fluorescent lamp in the protection arrangement of theft proof feeder pillar is provided for ease of operations inside the pillar.
ADVANTAGES
• Increased Safety, as all current carrying points will be inaccessible
• Easy theft detection & prevention
• Reduction in cable faults due to unauthorized load
• Reduction in Maintenance Cost
• Zero electrical accidents resulting enhanced reliability of supply to customers.
WE CLAIM
1. A theft proof system for controlling and preventing theft of electricity from
feeder pillar, said system comprising of:
a) a feeder pillar housing;
b) a locking arrangement for said feeder pillar, wherein said locking arrangement comprising a flush mounted double door system, a plurality of limit switch, a plurality of stepper motors, a means for controlling said locking arrangement;
c) a protection arrangement for said feeder pillar comprising, a plurality of fuse strips, atleast one miniature circuit breaker, atleast one means for preventing drilling of the feeder pillar housing, atleast one concrete base, atleast one moulded bus bars, atleast one battery charger and battery, atleast one lighting device; and
d) a LCD user interface for monitoring the status of locking system of the said feeder pillar.
2. System as claimed in claim 1, wherein said flush mounted double door system comprising a first front door and second front door for accessing components of said feeder pillar.
3. System as claimed in claim 2, wherein said first front door is opened/closed by a wireless means.
4. System as claimed in claim 2, wherein said second front door is opened/closed by a key means.
5. System as claimed in claim 3, wherein said wireless means for said opening/closing first front door is selectively a mobile phone means, a remote control means or the like.
6. System as claimed in claim I, wherein said locking arrangement being configured to receive input signals from one or more authorized mobile numbers for opening/closing said first front door when the wireless means is a mobile phone.
7. System as claimed in claim 1, wherein said locking arrangement comprising a radio frequency receiver adapted to receive input radio signals transmitted from a remote control means.
8. System as claimed in claim 7, wherein said remote control means has a unique ID assigned for a particular input radio signal.
9. System as claimed in claim 1, wherein said means for controlling locking arrangement is a micro controller receiving an input signal from said wireless means to facilitate opening and closing of said door system.
10. System as claimed in claim 1, wherein said stepper motor is adapted to get activated on receiving said input signals causing closing or opening of a locking rod.
11. System as claimed in claim 10, wherein said locking rod is associated with two of said limit switches.
12. System as claimed in claim 1 wherein said door system is associated with one of said limit switches.
13. System as claimed in claim 1, wherein one of said limit switches send a specific keyword to authorized users upon physical damage of said feeder pillar by unauthorized persons.
14. System as claimed in claim 1, wherein said stepper motor is controlled by a motor driver circuit.
15. System as claimed in claim 1, wherein said housing comprising one or more layer of metal steel having means for preventing drilling sandwiched between them
16. System as claimed in claims 1 and 15 wherein said means for preventing drilling is made of granite material.
17. System as claimed in claim 1, wherein said fuse strips comprising one or more pole fuse bases having one or more terminals arranged longitudinally forming a moving contact.
18. System as claimed in claim 17, wherein one terminal of said pole fuse connected with one phase of a three phase bus bar system and another terminal prepared to receive conductors.
19. System as claimed in claim 1, wherein said moulded bus bars comprising insulations made of one or more adhesive insulating materials.
20. System as claimed in claim 19, wherein said insulation is preferably made of high performance polymers.
21. System as claimed in claim I, wherein said concrete base is a reinforced cement concrete base preventing damages to cable below said pillars.
22. System as claimed in claim 1, wherein said lighting device provides light inside feeder pillar for ease of operation, selectively a Compact fluorescent lamp.
23. A theft proof system for controlling and preventing theft of electricity from feeder pillar as herein described and illustrated with reference to accompanying drawings.
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| 1 | ABSTRACT1.jpg | 2018-08-11 |
| 2 | 1435-MUM-2012-PatentCertificate13-10-2020.pdf | 2020-10-13 |
| 2 | 1435-MUM-2012-POWER OF ATTORNEY.pdf | 2018-08-11 |
| 3 | 1435-MUM-2012-Written submissions and relevant documents [10-10-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-10-10 |
| 3 | 1435-MUM-2012-FORM 3.pdf | 2018-08-11 |
| 4 | 1435-MUM-2012-Written submissions and relevant documents [02-09-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-09-02 |
| 4 | 1435-MUM-2012-FORM 2.pdf | 2018-08-11 |
| 5 | 1435-MUM-2012-US(14)-ExtendedHearingNotice-(HearingDate-20-08-2020).pdf | 2020-07-24 |
| 5 | 1435-MUM-2012-FORM 2(TITLE PAGE).pdf | 2018-08-11 |
| 6 | 1435-MUM-2012-US(14)-ExtendedHearingNotice-(HearingDate-25-03-2020).pdf | 2020-03-16 |
| 6 | 1435-MUM-2012-FORM 18(26-8-2013).pdf | 2018-08-11 |
| 7 | 1435-MUM-2012-HearingNoticeLetter-(DateOfHearing-12-03-2020).pdf | 2020-02-20 |
| 7 | 1435-MUM-2012-FORM 1.pdf | 2018-08-11 |
| 8 | 1435-MUM-2012-ORIGINAL UR 6(1A) FORM 26 & ASSIGNMENT-250119.pdf | 2019-05-21 |
| 8 | 1435-MUM-2012-FORM 1(5-6-2012).pdf | 2018-08-11 |
| 9 | 1435-MUM-2012-8(i)-Substitution-Change Of Applicant - Form 6 [17-01-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-01-17 |
| 9 | 1435-MUM-2012-FER.pdf | 2018-08-11 |
| 10 | 1435-MUM-2012-ASSIGNMENT DOCUMENTS [17-01-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-01-17 |
| 10 | 1435-MUM-2012-DRAWING.pdf | 2018-08-11 |
| 11 | 1435-MUM-2012-DESCRIPTION(COMPLETE).pdf | 2018-08-11 |
| 11 | 1435-MUM-2012-PA [17-01-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-01-17 |
| 12 | 1435-MUM-2012-ABSTRACT [30-08-2018(online)].pdf | 2018-08-30 |
| 12 | 1435-MUM-2012-CORRESPONDENCE.pdf | 2018-08-11 |
| 13 | 1435-MUM-2012-CLAIMS [30-08-2018(online)].pdf | 2018-08-30 |
| 13 | 1435-MUM-2012-CORRESPONDENCE(5-6-2012).pdf | 2018-08-11 |
| 14 | 1435-MUM-2012-CORRESPONDENCE(26-8-2013).pdf | 2018-08-11 |
| 14 | 1435-MUM-2012-DRAWING [30-08-2018(online)].pdf | 2018-08-30 |
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| 18 | 1435-MUM-2012-CORRESPONDENCE(26-8-2013).pdf | 2018-08-11 |
| 19 | 1435-MUM-2012-CLAIMS [30-08-2018(online)].pdf | 2018-08-30 |
| 19 | 1435-MUM-2012-CORRESPONDENCE(5-6-2012).pdf | 2018-08-11 |
| 20 | 1435-MUM-2012-ABSTRACT [30-08-2018(online)].pdf | 2018-08-30 |
| 20 | 1435-MUM-2012-CORRESPONDENCE.pdf | 2018-08-11 |
| 21 | 1435-MUM-2012-DESCRIPTION(COMPLETE).pdf | 2018-08-11 |
| 21 | 1435-MUM-2012-PA [17-01-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-01-17 |
| 22 | 1435-MUM-2012-ASSIGNMENT DOCUMENTS [17-01-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-01-17 |
| 22 | 1435-MUM-2012-DRAWING.pdf | 2018-08-11 |
| 23 | 1435-MUM-2012-8(i)-Substitution-Change Of Applicant - Form 6 [17-01-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-01-17 |
| 23 | 1435-MUM-2012-FER.pdf | 2018-08-11 |
| 24 | 1435-MUM-2012-ORIGINAL UR 6(1A) FORM 26 & ASSIGNMENT-250119.pdf | 2019-05-21 |
| 24 | 1435-MUM-2012-FORM 1(5-6-2012).pdf | 2018-08-11 |
| 25 | 1435-MUM-2012-HearingNoticeLetter-(DateOfHearing-12-03-2020).pdf | 2020-02-20 |
| 25 | 1435-MUM-2012-FORM 1.pdf | 2018-08-11 |
| 26 | 1435-MUM-2012-US(14)-ExtendedHearingNotice-(HearingDate-25-03-2020).pdf | 2020-03-16 |
| 26 | 1435-MUM-2012-FORM 18(26-8-2013).pdf | 2018-08-11 |
| 27 | 1435-MUM-2012-US(14)-ExtendedHearingNotice-(HearingDate-20-08-2020).pdf | 2020-07-24 |
| 27 | 1435-MUM-2012-FORM 2(TITLE PAGE).pdf | 2018-08-11 |
| 28 | 1435-MUM-2012-Written submissions and relevant documents [02-09-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-09-02 |
| 28 | 1435-MUM-2012-FORM 2.pdf | 2018-08-11 |
| 29 | 1435-MUM-2012-Written submissions and relevant documents [10-10-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-10-10 |
| 29 | 1435-MUM-2012-FORM 3.pdf | 2018-08-11 |
| 30 | 1435-MUM-2012-POWER OF ATTORNEY.pdf | 2018-08-11 |
| 30 | 1435-MUM-2012-PatentCertificate13-10-2020.pdf | 2020-10-13 |
| 31 | 1435-MUM-2012-IntimationOfGrant13-10-2020.pdf | 2020-10-13 |
| 31 | ABSTRACT1.jpg | 2018-08-11 |
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