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BR-102020007524-B1 - ASSEMBLY AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR ACCUMULATORS IN WORKSTATIONS

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Abstract

BATTERY MOUNTING AND CONTROL SYSTEM IN WORKSTATIONS. Presenting a system for controlling batteries in radio base station racks, comprising a processing unit that controls a switching system, batteries, electromagnetic locks, and sensors, aiming to hinder unauthorized actions on such batteries from inside the racks.

Inventors

  • DEAN ADLER FONSECA D'ALMEIDA
  • JOÃO GABRIEL MACHADO DA SILVA
  • SPARTACUS PEREIRA PEDROSA
  • WASHINGTON DE ARAÚJO SILVA JÚNIOR
  • ANTONIO GOMES PEREIRA JÚNIOR
  • MARCUS AURELIUS BARROS DE OLIVEIRA
  • FELIPE MACEDO ROCHA
  • TIAGO EMERSON TEIXEIRA DE ARAÚJO
  • MARCOS ROBERTO RODRIGUES MALVEIRA
  • VINICIUS VANNUCCHI PIERRE
  • RAFAEL NUNES DE LIMA
  • JOAO PAULO FERNANDES BARBOSA
  • HENRIQUE FIGUEROA LACERDA

Assignees

  • ACUMULADORES MOURA S/A

Dates

Publication Date
20260317
Application Date
20200415

Claims (20)

  1. 1. “BATTERY MOUNTING AND CONTROL SYSTEM IN WORKSTATIONS”, to combat and prevent the theft of a battery installed in a base station rack in an outdoor environment, comprising a system (1) installed in a base station rack, comprising at least one battery (2) to be protected, installed in the rack; at least one electromagnetic lock (3) configured so that said at least one battery cannot be removed until the at least one electromagnetic lock (3) is de-energized; a backup power supply (4); at least one audible sensor (5); at least one presence sensor (6); a switching system (7) that electrically powers said at least one electromagnetic lock (3), said switching system (7) comprising an electrical power connection to a power supply bus of the base station rack, a power connection to the backup power supply (4) and a sensor for measuring voltage on the base station rack bus. radio base; a processing center (8), which controls the activation and deactivation of at least one electromagnetic lock (3), characterized in that when a signal is received from at least one presence sensor (6), indicating the absence of at least one battery (2) to be protected, an audible warning is triggered by said at least one audible sensor (5) to an operations center, in order to combat or prevent the theft of at least one battery (2).
  2. 2. “SYSTEM”, according to claim 1, characterized in that the batteries (2) have a ferromagnetic element (2a) installed in their casing.
  3. 3. “SYSTEM”, according to claim 2, characterized in that the ferromagnetic element (2a) is preferably installed in the rear portion of the battery (2).
  4. 4. “SYSTEM” according to claim 2, characterized in that the installation of the ferromagnetic element (2a) respects the dimensional limits of the batteries (2), not exceeding the width and height limits of the installation face.
  5. 5. “SYSTEM”, according to claim 1, characterized in that the electromagnetic locks (3) are constructed by means of electromagnetic magnets.
  6. 6. “SYSTEM”, according to claims 2 and 5, characterized in that the batteries (2) are fixed in the electromagnetic latches (3).
  7. 7. “SYSTEM”, according to claim 5, characterized in that the electromagnetic locks (3) are installed in the interior portion of the radio base station rack.
  8. 8. “SYSTEM”, according to claim 7, characterized in that the electromagnetic locks (3) are installed in the interior portion of the radio base station rack, preferably in its internal rear portion.
  9. 9. “SYSTEM”, according to claim 1, characterized in that the number of electromagnetic locks (3) will be the same as the number of batteries (2).
  10. 10. “SYSTEM”, according to claim 9, characterized in that each electromagnetic lock (3) will secure a battery (2).
  11. 11. “SYSTEM”, according to claim 1, characterized in that the backup power supply (4) is preferably a battery.
  12. 12. “SYSTEM”, according to claim 1, characterized in that the processing unit (8) has a remote communication system of the Bluetooth type.
  13. 13. “SYSTEM”, according to claim 12, characterized in that the remote communication system can also be of the NFC or Wi-Fi types.
  14. 14. “SYSTEM”, according to claim 12, characterized in that the processing center (8) communicates with a device connected to the operators’ databases, such connection being made by means of a connection to a cloud-type system.
  15. 15. “SYSTEM”, according to claim 12, characterized in that the processing unit (8) has a door opening sensor for the base radio station rack.
  16. 16. “SYSTEM”, according to claim 15, characterized in that the door opening sensor of the base radio station rack monitors when the base radio station rack door is open or closed.
  17. 17. “SYSTEM”, according to claim 12, characterized in that the processing unit (8) is installed in the internal portion of the base radio station rack.
  18. 18. “SYSTEM”, according to claim 17, characterized in that the processing unit (8) is installed in the internal portion of the radio base station rack, preferably in its internal rear portion.
  19. 19. “SYSTEM”, according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one presence sensor (6) indicates unauthorized access to the base radio station rack.
  20. 20. “SYSTEM”, according to claim 1, characterized in that the system is capable of protecting one or more batteries (2).

Description

FIELD OF APPLICATION [001] The present invention falls within the field of application of electric accumulators, more precisely in the field of systems for fixing, mounting and controlling electric accumulators in workstations. [002] The invention comprises a system for securing electric accumulators in radio base station racks, comprising a processing unit, at least one electric accumulator, presence sensors, electromagnetic locks, backup power supply system and audible alarms, the purpose of the present invention being to deter theft of electric accumulators, as well as to record installation, replacement and maintenance actions in radio base stations. DESCRIPTION OF THE STATE OF THE ART [003] The use of battery packs as a secondary power source has a wide variety of applications, from domestic use to the most diverse fields of industry. Such battery packs are uninterruptible power supplies or UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), which are commonly called No-Break. [004] In the telecommunications market, one of the main challenges involving the management of Radio Base Stations (RBSs) is the constant theft of UPS system batteries. Many RBSs are installed in the field and/or in remote locations without constant surveillance, which means that UPS batteries are frequently stolen for use in car audio systems, resale to other consumers, or even for sale as scrap. [005] It is estimated that telecommunications companies experience a loss of around 30% of their battery fleet, generating various disruptions, both in the acquisition of new parts and in the labor for replacement in the field, and, in addition, the failure to replace them immediately can cause failure and interruption of the operation of the base station, resulting in the application of fines and sanctions by regulatory agencies. [006] To avoid this type of problem, there are some lines of action that can be applied, such as inhibiting theft through solutions that prevent or discourage the removal of the battery from the ERB environment; disabling the battery's operation through solutions that disable its operation, partially or permanently, upon identification of an attempted theft; or even tracking the battery through a tracking solution, georeferenced or not, that allows identifying the battery's location, allowing recovery of the asset and finding the offenders. [007] Of the three solutions mentioned above, the most viable, both economically and in terms of its implementation, is the prevention of theft, since the partial or total destruction of the battery continues to generate the costs of replacing it, and tracking is difficult to apply since recovery requires the use of police force. [008] Anti-theft systems typically include the installation of audible alarms in cell towers. However, this solution is not very effective, as many cell towers are installed in remote locations, making access difficult and rendering the alarm ineffective. [009] To prevent the battery from being stolen, mechanical methods of securing the battery in the ERB cabinet or enclosure are usually employed, either by using resins or locking mechanisms. [0010] Using resins to secure the battery in the cabinet makes it difficult or even impossible to replace it if necessary, and is therefore a difficult solution to apply and rarely used. [0011] The use of mechanical locks is effective, but it presents difficulties when replacing the battery, because for the mechanical fastening to be efficient, the battery cannot be exposed, in order to prevent tampering by an offender. Therefore, the positioning and assembly of the mechanical locks also make it difficult for the technician to remove the battery during maintenance. [0012] In this way, the state of the art would benefit from a solution that presents a battery locking system in a UPS system that is easy to apply and allows its removal by an authorized person, as well as recording maintenance and replacement actions in a secure electronic environment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0013] The present invention aims to present a system for mounting and controlling stationary batteries in radio base stations, the system being managed by a central processing unit responsible for the entire operation. [0014] The present invention also aims to present a battery system provided with metallic elements in its rear portion and a set of electromagnets responsible for fixing such batteries in the racks of the ERBs. [0015] It is also an objective of the present invention to present a power switching system, having a voltage meter and backup power sources, where such switching system allows the electromagnet assembly to be powered even if the electrical busbars of the ERBs are not energized. [0016] Finally, another objective of the present invention is to present a system comprising sensors and audible alarms that assist in identifying possible failures or attempted thefts in ERBs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0017] The subject mat