Movable outer wall of ground trestle road

The ground plank road movable exterior wall driven by the sensor module solves the problem that the exterior wall cannot be automatically adjusted in the existing technology, realizes double-layer protection in bad weather and hidden functions in sunny weather, improving safety and convenience.

CN120465765APending Publication Date: 2025-08-12HUANENG POWER INTERNATIONAL INC SHANGHAI SHIDONGKOU FIRST POWER PLANT
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Application Number
CN202510549650.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-29
Publication Date
2025-08-12

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Technical Problem

The exterior walls of the existing ground plank road cannot be automatically adjusted according to changes in weather environment, resulting in a lack of protection in bad weather, increasing the difficulty of maintenance in clear weather and not automated enough.

Method used

A movable exterior wall of a ground plank road is designed, including a movable module, a guardrail and a chain. The sensor module senses environmental parameters in real time, automatically controls the linkage lifting and lowering of the roller shutter door and the guardrail to form a dynamic protective barrier. The sensor module includes humidity, wind speed, light sensitivity and temperature sensors, and the motor drives the movement of the roller shutter door and guardrail.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the rapid formation of double-layer protection in bad weather, improves safety, hides guardrails and roller shutter doors in sunny weather, optimizes space and landscape, reduces manual operation needs, and improves convenience of use and management efficiency.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a movable outer wall of a ground plank road, which comprises a plank road frame and a ground, the movable outer wall further comprises a movable module, a guardrail and a chain, the movable module is connected with the plank road frame, the guardrail is connected with the ground, the movable module is connected with the guardrail through the chain, and the movable module and the guardrail can be lifted, the movable module comprises a motor, a roller shutter door and a sensor module, the sensor module is embedded in the motor, the roller shutter door and the chain are connected with a transmission shaft of the motor, and when the sensor module is conducted, the motor rotates, the roller shutter door descends, the guardrail ascends, and an outer wall of the ground trestle is formed. Compared with the prior art, environmental parameters are sensed in real time through the sensor module, linkage lifting of the roller shutter door and the guardrail is automatically controlled, and a dynamic protective barrier is formed.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of building facilities, in particular to a movable outer wall of a ground plank road. Background Art

[0002] With the development of industrial production and logistics, plank roads have become widely used as connecting passages in areas such as power plant docks. Currently, these areas often rely on open-air trestles. While simple in structure, these trestles present numerous challenges in inclement weather. Strong winds can easily blow up accumulated dust, creating a cloud of dust. During rainy weather, the belts transporting materials on the ground plank roads risk slipping and deviating. Furthermore, in cold weather, these trestles lack adequate insulation.

[0003] The exterior walls of traditional boardwalks are typically fixed structures, such as concrete walls or fixed railings, which cannot dynamically adjust their shape to changing weather and environmental conditions. Fixed exterior walls offer no additional protection in heavy rain, high winds, or low temperatures. Furthermore, fixed structures can make maintenance more difficult in clear weather. If retractable exterior walls, such as roller shutters, are used in areas like seaside docks, the lack of wall strength during strong winds can lead to increased repair work due to damage. Chinese patent CN219654588U proposes a highly stable multi-segmented windproof rolling shutter door, in which the front end of the rolling shutter door body is fixedly connected to a moving frame, a hidden frame is fixedly connected below the moving frame, a guide rail is fixedly connected to the lower right side of the hidden frame, the left and right inner walls of the moving frame are movably engaged with a screw rod, and the left side of the screw rod is fixedly connected to a motor; the windproof mechanism includes a fixed block, a stopper is rotatably connected below the fixed block, a buffer pad is fixedly connected to the front end of the stopper, a gear is fixedly connected below the stopper, a positioning block is movably engaged with the gear, and a rotating rod is movably engaged with the front end of the positioning block. When encountering strong wind impact, the middle part of the rolling shutter door body is prevented from bending and is buffered and fixed. However, this rolling shutter door is suitable for shops, but is not suitable for the opposite plank road that is outdoors and has a long transportation distance. In actual use, it also requires a lot of manpower control and is not automated enough.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a movable outer wall for a ground plank road that can automatically adjust according to environmental conditions, occupies a small space, and has a good protective effect. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a movable outer wall of a ground plank road in order to overcome the defects of the above-mentioned prior art.

[0006] The purpose of the present invention can be achieved by the following technical solutions:

[0007] A movable exterior wall of a ground plank walkway comprises a plank walkway frame and a ground surface, the movable exterior wall further comprising a movable module, a guardrail, and a chain, the movable module being connected to the plank walkway frame, the guardrail being connected to the ground surface, the movable module being connected to the guardrail via a chain, the movable module and the guardrail being liftable, wherein the movable module comprises a motor, a rolling shutter, and a sensor module, the sensor module being embedded in the motor, the rolling shutter and the chain being respectively connected to a drive shaft of the motor,

[0008] When the sensor module is turned on, the motor rotates, the rolling door is lowered, and the guardrail is raised to form the outer wall of the ground plank road.

[0009] Furthermore, the guardrail includes a railing, a cross bar, a slot and an underground groove, the underground groove is embedded in the ground, the railing and the underground groove are slidably connected, the upper end of the railing is connected to the cross bar, and the side of the railing is welded with a slot.

[0010] Furthermore, when the railing is lowered, the railing and the slot are lowered into the underground trough.

[0011] Furthermore, the movable module also includes a latch, which is fixed to the lower end of the rolling door. When the rolling door and the guardrail are lowered, the latch is engaged with the slot and slidably connected.

[0012] Furthermore, there are no less than 2 railings and underground troughs.

[0013] Furthermore, there are no less than two chains, which are connected to the railing.

[0014] Furthermore, the sensor module includes a humidity sensor, a wind speed sensor, a light sensor and a temperature sensor. When the resistance value of any sensor increases, the sensor module is turned on.

[0015] Furthermore, when the ambient humidity increases, the resistance of the humidity sensor increases; when the ambient wind speed increases, the resistance of the wind speed sensor increases; when the ambient visibility decreases, the resistance of the photosensor increases; when the ambient temperature decreases, the resistance of the temperature sensor increases.

[0016] Furthermore, when the shutter door is lowered and the guardrail is raised, the height of the guardrail is equal to the height of the shutter door.

[0017] Furthermore, the movable exterior wall also includes a remote monitoring terminal, which is wirelessly connected to the movable module.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. The present invention provides a movable exterior wall suitable for ground plank roads. A sensor module senses environmental parameters in real time and automatically controls the linkage between rolling shutter doors and guardrails to form a dynamic protective barrier. During use, the overall structure is simple and can be installed in multiple rows. The system can be raised and lowered by remote modules or sensors to form a long movable exterior wall for long plank roads. Through its environmentally responsive design, the system quickly forms a "rolling shutter door + guardrail" double layer of protection in inclement weather, enhancing plank road safety. In clear weather, the guardrails and rolling shutter doors are hidden to optimize the space and landscape.

[0020] 2. The latch in the movable module of the present invention is fixed to the lower end of the rolling door. When the rolling door and guardrail are lowered, the latch engages with the slot and slides into connection. This connection method ensures a tight connection between the rolling door and guardrail when lowered, enhancing the stability and safety of the overall structure and further strengthening the integrity and wind resistance of the movable exterior wall.

[0021] 3. In this invention, the movable exterior wall and railings are connected by a chain, and the entire movable exterior wall is raised and lowered by a single motor. When the movable exterior wall is lowered, the chain connected to the other end of the motor's drive shaft rotates in the opposite direction of the movable exterior wall, driving the railings upward. This transmission structure further simplifies the structural complexity of the movable exterior wall, eliminates the cost of installing a large number of exterior walls, and is more suitable for high-demand scenarios such as docks and factories.

[0022] 4. The movable exterior wall of the present invention is equipped with a sensor module, including a humidity sensor, a wind speed sensor, a light sensor, and a temperature sensor. These sensors automatically trigger and conduct according to changes in humidity, wind speed, visibility, temperature, etc., thereby controlling the rotation of the motor to lower the rolling shutter door and raise the guardrail to form the exterior wall. This eliminates the need for frequent manual operation, improving convenience and intelligence.

[0023] 5. When the railing of the present invention is lowered, the railing and the slot can be lowered into the underground slot, and the rolling door can also be retracted, so that the movable outer wall can be hidden when not in use, without affecting the normal use and maintenance of the ground plank road;

[0024] 6. The movable exterior wall of the present invention is provided with a remote monitoring terminal, which is wirelessly connected to the movable module, so that management personnel can remotely monitor the status of the movable exterior wall, promptly discover and deal with possible problems, thereby improving management efficiency and convenience. When necessary, the movable exterior wall can also be controlled through the remote module. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 This is a front view of the movable exterior wall structure of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 It is a side view of the movable exterior wall structure of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 3 This is a top view of the guardrail of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] Example 1

[0030] This embodiment discloses a movable outer wall of a ground plank road, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, it includes a movable module 1, a guardrail 2, a chain 3, a plank road frame and the ground. The movable module 1 is connected to the plank road frame, the guardrail 2 is connected to the ground, and the movable module 1 is connected to the guardrail 2 through the chain 3. The movable module 1 and the guardrail 2 can be raised and lowered.

[0031] The movable module 1 includes a motor 11 , a rolling door 12 and a sensor module 13 . The sensor module 13 is embedded in the motor 11 . The rolling door 12 and the chain 3 are respectively connected to the transmission shaft of the motor 11 .

[0032] When the sensor module 13 is turned on, the motor 11 rotates, the rolling door 12 is lowered, and the guardrail 2 is raised to form the outer wall of the ground plank road.

[0033] The guardrail 2 includes a railing 21, a crossbar 22, a slot 23 and an underground slot 24. The underground slot 24 is embedded in the ground. The railing 21 and the underground slot 24 are slidably connected. The upper end of the railing 21 is connected to the crossbar 22. The side of the railing 21 is welded with a slot 23. The slot is as shown in FIG. Figure 3 As shown in the top view, when the handrail 21 is lowered, the handrail 21 and the slot 23 are lowered into the underground slot 24.

[0034] The movable module 1 further includes a latch 14 , which is fixed to the lower end of the rolling door 12 . When the rolling door 12 and the guardrail 2 are lowered, the latch 14 is engaged with the slot 23 and is slidably connected.

[0035] There are no less than two railings 21 and no less than two underground troughs 24 , and no less than two chains 3 connected to the railings 21 .

[0036] Sensor module 13 includes a humidity sensor, a wind speed sensor, a photosensor, and a temperature sensor. Sensor module 13 conducts when the resistance of any of these sensors increases. The humidity sensor's resistance increases when the ambient humidity rises; the wind speed sensor's resistance increases when the ambient wind speed increases; the photosensor's resistance increases when visibility decreases; and the temperature sensor's resistance increases when the ambient temperature drops.

[0037] When the shutter door 12 is lowered and the guardrail 2 is raised, the height of the guardrail 2 is equal to the height of the shutter door 12.

[0038] The movable exterior wall also includes a remote monitoring terminal, which is wirelessly connected to the movable module 1.

[0039] In this embodiment, the movable exterior walls of the ground plank walkway are mounted on a plank walkway frame, which is the main structure of the ground plank walkway and is typically made of steel or concrete. The plank walkway frame is strong enough to support the entire plank walkway system. The plank walkway frame is set on the ground, which can be concrete, asphalt, or other flat surfaces suitable for pedestrians.

[0040] The movable module 1 is mounted on the top or side of the plank walkway frame and is fixed to the structure via bolts or welding. The main body of the movable module is a waterproof metal box, which houses the motor 11, rolling door 12, sensor module 13, and related control circuitry. Motor 11 is a DC servo motor with a power of 500W-1000W, providing sufficient torque to drive the rolling door and chain system. The motor's drive shaft is divided into two parts: one connects to the rolling door's reel, and the other connects to the chain's drive gear.

[0041] Rolling shutter door 12 is made of materials such as color-coated steel, stainless steel, and PVC, all of which meet fire safety standards, and is windproof, rainproof, and dustproof. Its thickness ranges from 2mm to 5mm, and its width is customized based on the width of the plank road, typically 1.5m to 3m. When not in use, rolling shutter door 12 is rolled up and stored within movable module 1. When needed, a motor drives the reel, causing rolling shutter door 12 to slowly descend along the guide rails on both sides of the plank road frame.

[0042] Sensor module 13 is embedded in the motor's control circuitry and consists of a variety of environmental sensors. The humidity sensor uses a resistive humidity sensor with a measurement range of 0-100% RH and an accuracy of ±3% RH. The wind speed sensor uses a thermal wind speed sensor with a measurement range of 0-30 m / s and an accuracy of ±0.5 m / s. The light sensor uses a photoresistor, whose resistance increases with decreasing light intensity. The temperature sensor uses an NTC thermistor with a measurement range of -40°C to 80°C and an accuracy of ±0.5°C. These sensors are connected to the control unit via an analog signal acquisition circuit. When any sensor detects a change in environmental conditions that reaches a preset threshold, the control unit switches on the sensor module, triggering the motor to operate.

[0043] The guardrail 2 is installed on the ground and mainly consists of a railing 21, a crossbar 22, a slot 23 and an underground groove 24. The underground groove 24 is made of metal, with an interval length the same as the length of the plank road, a width of 10cm-15cm, and a depth of 80cm-100cm. It is embedded in the ground concrete, with the upper part flush with the ground and a guide rail structure inside. The railing 21 is made of stainless steel, with a diameter of 3cm-5cm and a height of 80cm-120cm. The bottom is designed to be able to slide in the guide rail of the underground groove 24. The upper end of the railing 21 is fixed to the crossbar 22 by welding or bolting. The crossbar 22 is also made of stainless steel, with a diameter of 3cm-5cm and a length determined by the distance between the rails, usually 1m-2m. A slot 23 is welded on the side of the railing 21. The slot 23 is a U-shaped metal structure with a width of 2cm-3cm and a depth of 1cm-2cm, which is used to cooperate with the pin at the lower end of the rolling door 12.

[0044] When there is wind, the railing 21, the cross bar 22 and the slot 23 can all help the rolling door 12 resist the wind.

[0045] In this embodiment, there are four railings 21 and four underground troughs 24, evenly distributed on both sides of the plank road. Four chains 3 are connected to each of the four railings 21. The chains 3 are made of stainless steel, with link diameters ranging from 8mm to 12mm, providing sufficient strength to withstand the tensile forces during the railing raising and lowering process. One end of the chain 3 is connected to a sprocket on the drive shaft of the motor 11, and the other end is connected to the top of the railing 21.

[0046] The latch 14, secured to the lower end of the rolling shutter 12, is made of stainless steel, has a diameter of 1-2 cm and a length of 5-8 cm. When the rolling shutter 12 is fully lowered, the latch 14 aligns with and engages with the slot 23 on the side of the railing 21, forming a sliding connection. The rolling shutter 12 also slides into the slot, enhancing the stability of the entire movable exterior wall.

[0047] Under normal weather conditions, rolling shutter 12 is retracted and stored within movable module 1, and guardrail 21 is lowered into underground trough 24, leaving both sides of the plank road open for easy maintenance. When environmental conditions change—for example, due to rain, humidity increases; during strong winds, wind speeds increase; during severe dust storms, visibility decreases; or during snow, temperatures plummet—the corresponding sensors detect these changes and change their resistance. When the resistance of any sensor rises to a preset threshold, sensor module 13 turns on, controlling motor 11 to begin operation.

[0048] The motor 11 rotates, slowly lowering the rolling door 12 along the guide rails. Simultaneously, the chain 3 pulls the guardrail 2 upward from the ground. When fully raised, the guardrail 2 is two-thirds the height of the rolling door 12. For example, if the rolling door 12 is 150 cm high, the guardrail 2 is 100 cm high. This design allows the rolling door 12 and guardrail 2 to form a complete protective wall. The rolling door 12 primarily protects against wind and rain, while the guardrail 2 provides structural support and safety.

[0049] Example 2

[0050] This embodiment is based on the above-mentioned embodiment 1 and discloses a movable exterior wall including a remote monitoring terminal.

[0051] In this embodiment, the remote monitoring terminal utilizes wireless communication technology to connect to the movable module 1. This terminal can be a smartphone application, computer software, or dedicated monitoring device, establishing a connection to the control unit of the movable module 1 via wireless communication methods such as 4G / 5G networks, WiFi, or Bluetooth. The remote monitoring terminal provides real-time monitoring of environmental parameters, manual control of the movable exterior wall's elevation, monitoring of equipment operating status, and receipt of fault alerts. This allows administrators to monitor the walkway's environmental status at all times and manually control the opening or closing of the movable exterior wall when necessary.

[0052] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention, and such modifications or substitutions are intended to be within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be subject to the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A movable outer wall of a ground plank road, comprising a plank road frame and a ground, characterized in that: The movable exterior wall further comprises a movable module (1), a guardrail (2) and a chain (3); the movable module (1) is connected to the plank road frame, the guardrail (2) is connected to the ground, the movable module (1) is connected to the guardrail (2) via the chain (3), and the movable module (1) and the guardrail (2) can be raised and lowered; wherein the movable module (1) comprises a motor (11), a rolling door (12) and a sensor module (13); the sensor module (13) is embedded in the motor (11); the rolling door (12) and the chain (3) are respectively connected to the transmission shaft of the motor (11); When the sensor module (13) is turned on, the motor (11) rotates, the rolling door (12) is lowered, and the guardrail (2) is raised to form the outer wall of the ground plank road.

2. The movable outer wall of a ground plank road according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guardrail (2) comprises a railing (21), a crossbar (22), a slot (23) and an underground slot (24); the underground slot (24) is embedded in the ground; the railing (21) and the underground slot (24) are slidably connected; the upper end of the railing (21) is connected to the crossbar (22); and the side of the railing (21) is welded with a slot (23).

3. The movable outer wall of the ground plank road according to claim 2, characterized in that: When the railing (21) is lowered, the railing (21) and the clamping groove (23) are lowered into the underground groove (24).

4. The movable outer wall of the ground plank road according to claim 3, characterized in that: The movable module (1) further comprises a latch (14), which is fixed to the lower end of the rolling door (12). When the rolling door (12) and the guardrail (2) are lowered, the latch (14) is engaged with the card slot (23) and is slidably connected.

5. The movable outer wall of the ground plank road according to claim 2, characterized in that: There are no less than two railings (21) and underground troughs (24).

6. The movable outer wall of the ground plank road according to claim 5, characterized in that: There are no less than two chains (3) and they are connected to the railing (21).

7. The movable exterior wall of a ground plank road according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sensor module (13) includes a humidity sensor, a wind speed sensor, a photosensor, and a temperature sensor. When the resistance value of any sensor increases, the sensor module (13) is turned on.

8. The movable outer wall of the ground plank road according to claim 6, characterized in that: When the ambient humidity increases, the resistance of the humidity sensor increases; when the ambient wind speed increases, the resistance of the wind speed sensor increases; when the ambient visibility decreases, the resistance of the photosensor increases; when the ambient temperature decreases, the resistance of the temperature sensor increases.

9. The movable exterior wall of a ground plank road according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the shutter door (12) is lowered and the guardrail (2) is raised, the height of the guardrail (2) is equal to the height of the shutter door (12).

10. The movable exterior wall of a ground plank road according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable exterior wall also includes a remote monitoring terminal, which is wirelessly connected to the movable module (1).

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