# US 10,871,003 B2 · Power pole system > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,871,003 B2 - Document ID: US10871003B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/629,189 - Filed: 2019-02-14 - Published: 2020-11-26 - Granted: 2020-12-22 - Earliest claimed: 2018-02-14 - Assignees: Southern California Edison Company - Applicants: Southern California Edison Company - Inventors: Bryan Pham; James Palma; Viet Quoc Tran; Vibhu Kaushik - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10871003B2 ## CPC - E04H 9/0215: {involving active or passive dynamic mass damping systems} - G01M 5/0066: {by exciting or detecting vibration or acceleration (vibration testing of structures G01M7/00)} - E04H 12/20: Side-supporting means therefor, e.g. using guy ropes or struts - E04H 12/24: Cross arms - G01K 1/14: Supports; Fastening devices; Arrangements for mounting thermometers in particular locations - G01K 11/265: {using surface acoustic wave [SAW]} - G01L 1/106: {Constructional details} - G01L 5/0052: {measuring forces due to impact (G01L5/0061, G01L5/14 take precedence; impact testing of structures G01M7/08; impact testing of material G01N3/00)} - G01M 5/0033: {by determining damage, crack or wear} - G01M 5/0058: {of elongated objects, e.g. pipes, masts, towers or railways} - G01M 7/08: Shock-testing - G01P 15/08: with conversion into electric or magnetic values - G01P 15/18: in two or more dimensions - G01R 19/145: Indicating the presence of current or voltage - G08B 21/182: {Level alarms, e.g. alarms responsive to variables exceeding a threshold} - H02G 7/05: Suspension arrangements or devices for electric cables or lines - E04C 3/30: Columns; Pillars; Struts (not designed for end loading E04C3/02; posts, masts, as independent structures E04H12/00) - E04H: BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL (foundations E02D) - G01M: TESTING STATIC OR DYNAMIC BALANCE OF MACHINES OR STRUCTURES; TESTING OF STRUCTURES OR APPARATUS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - G01K: MEASURING TEMPERATURE; MEASURING QUANTITY OF HEAT; THERMALLY-SENSITIVE ELEMENTS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (radiation pyrometry G01J5/00) - G01L: MEASURING FORCE, STRESS, TORQUE, WORK, MECHANICAL POWER, MECHANICAL EFFICIENCY, OR FLUID PRESSURE (weighing G01G) - G01P: MEASURING LINEAR OR ANGULAR SPEED, ACCELERATION, DECELERATION, OR SHOCK; INDICATING PRESENCE, ABSENCE, OR DIRECTION, OF MOVEMENT (measuring or recording blood flow A61B5/02, A61B8/06; monitoring speed or deceleration of electrically-propelled vehicles B60L3/00; vehicle lighting systems adapted to indicate speed B60Q1/54; determining position or course in navigation, measuring ground distance in geodesy or surveying G01C; combined measuring devices for measuring two or more variables of movement G01C23/00; measuring velocity of sound G01H; measuring velocity of light G01J7/00; measuring direction or velocity of solid objects by reception or emission of radiowaves or other waves and based on propagation effects, e.g. Doppler effect, propagation time, direction of propagation, G01S; measuring speed of nuclear radiation G01T; measuring acceleration of gravity G01V; {measuring or recording the speed of trains B61L23/00; speed indicators incorporated in motor vehicles B60K35/00; measuring frequency or phase G01R; traffic control G08G}) - G01R: MEASURING ELECTRIC VARIABLES; MEASURING MAGNETIC VARIABLES (indicating correct tuning of resonant circuits H03J3/12) - G08B: SIGNALLING SYSTEMS, e.g. PERSONAL CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS - H02G: INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES - E04C: STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS; BUILDING MATERIALS (for bridges E01D; specially designed for insulation or other protection E04B; elements used as building aids E04G; for mining E21; for tunnels E21D; structural elements with broader range of application than for building engineering F16, particularly F16S) ## Abstract An energy transmission system comprising a pole, at least one wire, a sensing system coupled to the pole for monitoring pole temperature, dynamic pole loading, external impact on the pole, vibration of the pole, and wires that are downed, at least one line sensor coupled to the wire and at least one powered data integrator. The sensing system comprises at least one dynamic pole loading sensor and a three-dimensional accelerometer. The dynamic pole loading sensor can be coupled to the lower portion of the pole above ground level but not more than 10 feet above ground level. Optionally there are two dynamic pole loading sensors, the first sensor having a longitudinal axis parallel to a longitudinal axis of the pole, and the second sensor having a longitudinal axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the pole. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An energy transmission system comprising: (a) a power pole having a longitudinal axis and comprising: i) a hollow lower portion having an interior surface; ii) an upper portion coupled to the lower portion; and iii) a cross arm coupled to the upper portion; (b) at least one power wire supported by the cross arm of the pole; (c) a sensing system coupled to the pole for monitoring pole temperature, dynamic pole loading, external impact on the pole, vibration of the pole, and a power wire that is downed, the sensing system comprising: i) a first dynamic pole loading sensor coupled to the interior surface of the hollow lower portion of the pole above ground level but not more than 10 feet above ground level, the first dynamic pole loading sensor having a longitudinal axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the pole; ii) a second dynamic pole loading sensor coupled to the interior surface of the hollow lower portion of the pole above ground level but not more than 10 feet above ground level, the second dynamic pole loading sensor having a longitudinal axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the pole; and iii) at least one three-dimensional accelerometer coupled to the interior surface of the hollow lower portion of the pole; (d) at least one line sensor coupled to the at least one power wire for sensing transmission of electricity through the power wire; and (e) at least one powered data receiver in communication with the first and second dynamic pole loading sensors, the at least one accelerometer, and the at least one line sensor, and in external communication with a control and data acquisition system. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The energy transmission system of claim 1, wherein the first and second dynamic pole loading sensors monitor dynamic pole loading, temperature of the pole and power wires that are downed and the at least one accelerometer monitors vibration of the pole, external impact on the pole, tilt of the pole, and power wires that are downed. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The energy transmission system of claim 1, wherein the first and second dynamic pole loading sensors are coupled to the pole between 6 and 10 feet above ground level. ### Claim 4 An energy transmission system comprising: (a) a pole comprising: i) a lower portion; and ii) an upper portion coupled to the lower portion; (b) at least one wire supported by the upper portion of the pole; (c) a sensing system coupled to the lower portion of the pole comprising: i) at least one dynamic pole loading sensor coupled to the lower portion above ground level but not more than 10 feet above ground level; and ii) at least one three-dimensional accelerometer; (d) at least one line sensor coupled to the at least one wire; and (e) at least one powered data receiver in communication with the at least one dynamic pole loading sensor, the at least one accelerometer, and the at least one line sensor. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The energy transmission system of claim 4, wherein the at least one dynamic pole loading sensor monitors dynamic pole loading, temperature of the pole and wires that are downed and the at least one accelerometer monitors vibration of the pole, external impact on the pole, tilt of the pole, and wires that are downed. ### Claim 6 (depends on 4) The energy transmission system of claim 4, wherein the at least one dynamic pole loading sensor is a wireless surface acoustic wave sensor. ### Claim 7 (depends on 4) The energy transmission system of claim 4, wherein the at least one dynamic pole loading sensor is coupled to the pole between 6 and 10 feet above ground level. ### Claim 8 (depends on 4) The energy transmission system of claim 4, wherein the at least one dynamic pole loading sensor puts forth an alarm signal when a measured load is determined to be greater than a predetermined set value. ### Claim 9 (depends on 7) The energy transmission system of claim 7, wherein the pole is a power pole and the at least one wire is a power wire. ### Claim 10 An energy transmission system comprising: (a) a pole having a longitudinal axis and comprising: i) a lower portion; and ii) an upper portion coupled to the lower portion; (b) at least one wire supported by the upper portion of the pole; (c) a sensing system coupled to the lower portion of the pole comprising: i) a first dynamic pole loading sensor coupled to the lower portion of the pole, the first dynamic pole loading sensor having a longitudinal axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the pole; ii) a second dynamic pole loading sensor coupled to the lower portion of the pole, the second dynamic pole loading sensor having a longitudinal axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the pole; and iii) at least one three-dimensional accelerometer; (d) at least one line sensor coupled to the at least one wire; and (e) at least one powered data receiver in communication with the first and second dynamic pole loading sensors, the at least one accelerometer, and the at least one line sensor. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The energy transmission system of claim 10, wherein the dynamic pole loading sensors monitor dynamic pole loading, temperature of the pole and wires that are downed. ### Claim 12 (depends on 10) The energy transmission system of claim 10, wherein the at least one accelerometer monitors vibration of the pole, external impact on the pole, tilt of the pole, and wires that are downed. ### Claim 13 (depends on 10) The energy transmission system of claim 10, wherein the first and second dynamic pole loading sensors are wireless surface acoustic wave sensors. ### Claim 14 (depends on 10) The energy transmission system of claim 10, wherein the first and second dynamic pole loading sensors put forth an alarm signal when a measured load is determined to be greater than a predetermined set value. ### Claim 15 (depends on 10) The energy transmission system of claim 10, wherein the pole is a power pole and the at least one wire is a power wire. ### Claim 16 An energy transmission system comprising: (a) a pole comprising: i) a lower portion; and ii) an upper portion coupled to the lower portion; (b) at least one wire supported by the upper portion of the pole; (c) a sensing system coupled to the pole for monitoring pole temperature, dynamic pole loading, external impact on the pole, vibration of the pole, and a wire that is downed, the sensing system comprising: i) at least one dynamic pole loading sensor; and ii) a first three-dimensional accelerometer; (d) at least one line sensor coupled to the at least one wire; and (e) at least one powered data receiver in communication with the at least one dynamic pole loading sensor, the first accelerometer, and the at least one line sensor. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The energy transmission system of claim 16, wherein the at least one dynamic pole loading sensor monitors dynamic pole loading, temperature of the pole and wires that are downed. ### Claim 18 (depends on 16) The energy transmission system of claim 16, wherein the at least one accelerometer monitors vibration of the pole, external impact on the pole, tilt of the pole, and wires that are downed. ### Claim 19 (depends on 16) The energy transmission system of claim 16, wherein the at least one dynamic pole loading sensor is a wireless surface acoustic wave sensor. ### Claim 20 (depends on 16) The energy transmission system of claim 16, wherein the at least one dynamic pole loading sensor is coupled to the pole between 6 and 10 feet above ground level. ### Claim 21 (depends on 16) The energy transmission system of claim 16, wherein the at least one dynamic pole loading sensor puts forth an alarm signal when a measured load is determined to be greater than a predetermined set value. ### Claim 22 (depends on 16) The energy transmission system of claim 16, wherein the pole is a power pole and the at least one wire is a power wire.