Method for installing column of spiral high-column annunciator for training

By designing an adjustable signal light pole structure, the installation and disassembly of the signal light can be done without high-altitude operations, solving the problem of the risk of falling from heights and improving construction efficiency and safety.

CN120808669APending Publication Date: 2025-10-17CHINA RAILWAY ERJU GRP ELECTRICITY ENG CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202511169712.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-08-20
Publication Date
2025-10-17

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Technical Problem

During the training process of railway electrical workers, staff are required to climb up high signal poles to dismantle signal machines, which poses a risk of falling from heights and increases the danger of high-altitude operations.

Method used

A signal pole for training has been designed, which includes an upper unit, a lower unit and a base. Through the adjustable distance from the base to the upper unit and structures such as bevel gears and screws, the signal can be installed and disassembled without the need for workers to climb up the high-pillar signal pole, reducing the risk of falling from height.

Benefits of technology

It reduces the risk of falling from a high altitude when dismantling signal lights, improves construction efficiency, reduces the danger of high-altitude operations, and ensures the personal safety of workers.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of railway equipment, in particular to an annunciator column for training and a use method of the annunciator column. An annunciator column for training comprises: an upper unit provided with a preformed hole for introducing a cable; the lower units are connected with each other, and the axes of the lower units and the axes of the upper units coincide with each other; the base is connected to the bottom end of the lower unit, the distance from the base to the upper unit is adjustable, a through hole is formed in the base, and the position of the through hole is matched with the position of the reserved space below the base. The distance between the base and the upper unit is adjustable, so that the distance between the base and the upper unit can be reduced when the signal machine and a cable thereof are dismounted, the height of the base is reduced, workers do not need to climb on a high signal machine stand column for dismounting, the construction efficiency is improved, the high-altitude falling condition of a dismounting tool can be avoided as much as possible, and the construction efficiency is improved. And the danger of high-altitude operation can be reduced.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of railway equipment, in particular to a signal post for training and a method for using the same. BACKGROUND

[0002] In signal engineering, the high column signal machine adopts a ring-shaped concrete pole as a foundation support. During installation, the lower end of the pole is first deeply buried in a reserved foundation pit, and then the soil and rock backfilling and reinforcement and the verticality adjustment are carried out. After the pole is stable, the matching maintenance ladder is installed. Then the signal machine is installed, and the internal wiring of the device is first introduced into the inside of the pole, connected to the transformer box through the lead wire pipe, and finally the internal wiring of the signal machine and the external signal cable are connected.

[0003] The removal operation needs to be strictly carried out in reverse order: first, disconnect the signal cable and the internal wiring, then remove the transformer box and the lead wire pipe connection, withdraw the signal machine wiring inside the pole, and remove the signal machine. Finally, remove the maintenance ladder, excavate the pole foundation, and lift out the ring-shaped concrete pole.

[0004] During the training process, the signal machine needs to be installed and removed many times. However, when removing the signal machine, the worker needs to climb up the high column signal post to disassemble the signal machine, and the removed tool has the risk of falling from a high altitude. During the multiple installation and removal of the training process, the risk of high-altitude work of the worker also increases. SUMMARY

[0005] The purpose of the present application is to overcome the deficiencies in the prior art that during the training process of railway signal workers, the worker needs to climb up the high column signal post to disassemble the signal machine, and the removed tool has the risk of falling from a high altitude, and to provide a signal post for training and a method for using the same.

[0006] In a first aspect, the present application provides a signal post for training, comprising: an upper unit, the upper unit being provided with a reserved hole for introducing a cable; a lower unit, the lower unit being connected with the upper unit, and the axes of the lower unit and the upper unit coinciding; a base connected to the bottom end of the lower unit, the distance from the base to the upper unit being adjustable, the base being provided with a through hole, the position of the through hole matching the position of a reserved space below the base.

[0007] The axes of the upper unit and the lower unit coincide to ensure the structural stability of the column as much as possible. The base is provided with a through hole, and the position of the through hole corresponds to the position of the reserved space of the soil below the base, so that there is enough space to adjust the height position of the lower unit. The distance from the base to the upper unit is adjustable, so that when the signal machine and its cable are removed, the distance from the base to the upper unit can be reduced, thereby reducing the height of the base, without the need for workers to climb the high column signal machine stand to disassemble, which is beneficial to improve the construction efficiency, can also avoid the situation of falling tools from high altitude as much as possible, and can also reduce the danger of high-altitude operation.

[0008] Preferably, the lower unit is a screw rod, the base is provided with a bevel gear, the pitch of the bevel gear matches the pitch of the screw rod, and the rotation of the bevel gear drives the screw rod to extend into or exit the reserved space. The screw rod extending into or exiting the reserved space drives the top surface of the upper unit to approach or move away from the base.

[0009] The bevel gear and the screw rod are threadedly connected. The rotation of the bevel gear drives the rotation of the screw rod, so that the screw rod rises or falls, and in turn drives the upper unit to rise or fall, facilitating the removal of the signal machine.

[0010] Preferably, the through hole is provided with an internal thread, and the internal thread matches the thread of the screw rod.

[0011] The through hole and the screw rod are threadedly connected, which is beneficial to ensure the structural stability of the device.

[0012] Preferably, it further comprises a guide rod, a chain and at least two gears, the gears are spaced apart along the height direction of the guide rod, the chain is engaged with the two gears, the chain is connected with the upper unit, and the rotation of the gears drives the rotation of the chain, and the rotation of the chain drives the upper unit to rise or fall.

[0013] Preferably, the lower unit is provided with a U-shaped groove, and the length direction of the U-shaped groove is parallel to the height direction of the lower unit.

[0014] The U-shaped groove is provided, so that the smaller structure that needs to be removed can fall through the U-shaped groove, reducing the risk of falling objects from high altitude.

[0015] Preferably, it further comprises a motor, and the motor is used to drive the upper unit to rise or fall.

[0016] When the bevel gear is provided, the motor drives the rotation of the bevel gear, which drives the upper unit to rise or fall; when the chain and the gear are provided, the motor drives the rotation of the gear, which drives the upper unit to rise or fall.

[0017] Preferably, the lower unit is a telescopic rod.

[0018] The lower unit can be a hydraulic telescopic rod or an electric telescopic rod.

[0019] Preferably, the lower unit is a screw rod, the upper unit is provided with a cavity along the length direction of the upper unit, the cavity is provided with an internal thread, the lower unit and the upper unit are threadedly connected, and rotating the upper unit relative to the lower unit or rotating the lower unit relative to the upper unit drives the upper unit to approach or move away from the base.

[0020] The lower unit is a screw rod, the upper unit is provided with a cavity, the cavity is provided with an internal thread, and the end of the lower unit extends into the cavity, and rotating the upper unit along the lower unit can raise or lower the upper unit, facilitating the removal of the signal machine.

[0021] Preferably, the upper unit and the lower unit are detachably connected.

[0022] The upper unit and the lower unit are detachably connected, facilitating transportation.

[0023] Preferably, the hole is provided with a limiting piece at the hole opening, and the limiting piece is used to prevent the lower unit from toppling over.

[0024] The limiting piece is provided to prevent the lower unit from toppling over, which is beneficial to improve the structural stability of the device.

[0025] In a second aspect, the present application provides a method for using a signal machine column, which is suitable for the signal machine column for training as described above, and includes the following steps: S1, connecting the upper unit and the lower unit; S2, fixing the lower unit to the base; S3, moving the upper unit upward to a predetermined height and installing a signal machine; S4, installing a cable, completing the wiring of the signal machine, debugging the signal machine, and teaching; S5, removing the cable, moving the upper unit downward, disconnecting the power supply, and removing the signal machine and its wiring, and completing the teaching.

[0026] In the method, the upper unit and the lower unit are first connected, then the upper unit is raised to a predetermined position to install a signal machine. A cable is installed for debugging, and teaching is performed. Finally, the upper unit is moved downward, the signal machine and its wiring are removed, and the teaching is completed. Compared with the prior art in which workers climb the signal machine column to remove the signal machine, the present application avoids the risk of falling of the device to be removed from a high altitude as much as possible, reduces the situation of high-altitude operation of workers, and is beneficial to ensure the personal safety of workers.

[0027] Preferably, in S5, when the upper unit is driven to move up or down by the chain, the cable is lowered through the U-shaped slot.

[0028] The cable is lowered through the U-shaped slot, avoiding the situation of falling objects in the air.

[0029] Preferably, in S2, the lower unit is fixed to the base by bolts.

[0030] Compared with the prior art, the application has the following beneficial effects: 1. The application provides a signal machine column for training, which comprises an upper unit, a lower unit and a base, the axes of the upper unit and the lower unit coincide, and the structural stability of the column is ensured as much as possible. The base is provided with a through hole, and the position of the through hole corresponds to the position of the reserved space of the soil below the base, so that there is enough space to adjust the height position of the lower unit. The distance from the base to the upper unit is adjustable, so that when the signal machine and its cable are removed, the distance from the base to the upper unit can be reduced, thereby reducing the height of the base, and the staff does not need to climb the high column signal machine stand to disassemble, which is beneficial to improve the construction efficiency, can avoid the situation of falling tools in the air as much as possible, and can reduce the danger of high-altitude operation. The application overcomes the deficiencies of the prior art that the staff needs to climb the high column signal machine column to disassemble the signal machine during the training of the railway electrician.

[0031] 2. The application provides a method for using the signal machine column, which comprises connecting the upper unit and the lower unit, then raising the upper unit to a predetermined position and installing the signal machine. Install the cable, then debug and teach. Finally, lower the upper unit, remove the signal machine and its wiring, and complete the teaching. Compared with the prior art that the staff climbs the signal machine column to disassemble the signal machine, the application can avoid the risk of falling of the disassembled device in the air as much as possible, and can reduce the situation of high-altitude operation of the staff, which is beneficial to ensure the personal safety of the staff. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0032] Figure 1 The overall structure of the signal machine column for training of the application Figure 1 ; Figure 2 The structure of the upper unit of the application Figure 1 ; Figure 3 The structure of the lower unit and the base of the application Figure 4 The top view of the base of the application Figure 1 ; Figure 5 The overall position front view of the signal machine column for training of the application Figure 6 Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of an overall position side view of a signal machine column for training according to the present application; Figure 7 Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram of an overall structure of a signal machine column for training according to the present application Figure 2 ; Figure 8 Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram of a structure of an upper unit according to the present application Figure 2 ; Figure 9 Fig. 4 is a schematic diagram of a top view of a base according to the present application Figure 2 .

[0033] Fig. 5 is a schematic diagram of a structure of a lower unit according to the present application 1 - upper unit, 101 - reserved hole, 2 - lower unit, 201 - U-shaped groove, 3 - base, 301 - bevel gear, 302 - motor, 303 - limiting piece, 304 - through hole, 4 - signal machine, 5 - track, 6 - ladder, 8 - chain, 9 - gear, 10 - guide rod DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The application will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments. However, it should not be understood that the above-mentioned subject matter of the application is limited to the following embodiments only, and any technology realized based on the content of the application falls within the scope of the application.

[0035] In the description of the specific embodiments of the application, the orientation or position relationship terms such as "up", "down", "left", "right", "center", "inner", "outer" and the like appearing without special indication are expressed based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or position relationship when the product / equipment / device of the application is usually used. These orientation or position relationship terms are only for the convenience of describing the application scheme or simplifying the description in the specific embodiments, and for the convenience of the technical personnel to quickly understand the scheme, and are not intended to indicate or imply that a specific device / component / element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific position relationship, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the application.

[0036] In addition, if the terms "horizontal", "vertical", "overhanging", "parallel" and the like appear, it does not mean that the corresponding device / component / element is absolutely horizontal or vertical or overhanging or parallel, but can be slightly inclined or deviated. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical", not that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly inclined. Alternatively, it can be simplified to understand that the corresponding device / component / element is arranged in the direction of "horizontal", "vertical", "overhanging", "parallel" and the like, and can have an error / deviation of ±10% relative to the corresponding direction, more preferably an error / deviation of ±8%, more preferably an error / deviation of ±6%, more preferably an error / deviation of ±5%, more preferably an error / deviation of ±4%. As long as the corresponding device / component / element is within the error / deviation range, it can still achieve its role in the present application.

[0037] In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" and the like in the terms are only used to distinguish the same or similar components for description, and should not be understood as emphasizing or implying the relative importance of the specific components.

[0038] In addition, in the description of the embodiments of the present application, "several", "a plurality of", "several" represent at least 2. It can be 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, etc. in any case, and even more than 9.

[0039] In addition, in the description of the technical solutions of the present application, unless otherwise specified / limited / limited, the terms "arrangement", "installation", "connection", "connection", "provided with", "laid", "arrangement" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or integrally connected, which can be welding, riveting, bolting, screwing, etc. The connection means commonly used in the art. Such connection can be mechanical connection, electrical connection or communication connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; it can be the communication between two elements.

[0040] Embodiment 1 As shown in Figures 1 to 6 A signal machine column for training includes: An upper unit 1 is provided with a reserved hole 101 for introducing a cable; A lower unit 2 is connected with the upper unit 1, and the axes of the lower unit 2 and the upper unit 1 coincide; A base 3 is connected to the bottom end of the lower unit 2, the distance from the base 3 to the top surface of the upper unit 1 is adjustable, and the base 3 is provided with a through hole, the position of the through hole matches the position of the reserved area below the base 3.

[0041] The axes of the upper unit 1 and the lower unit 2 coincide to ensure the structural stability of the column as much as possible. The base 3 is provided with a through hole, and the position of the through hole corresponds to the position of the reserved area of the soil below the base 3, so that there is enough space to adjust the height position of the lower unit 2. The distance from the base 3 to the upper unit 1 is adjustable, so that when the signal machine 4 and its cable are removed, the distance from the base 3 to the upper unit 1 can be reduced, thereby reducing the height of the base 3, and the staff does not need to climb the high column signal machine 4 stand to disassemble, which is beneficial to improve the construction efficiency, can also avoid the situation of falling tools from high altitude as much as possible, and can reduce the danger of high-altitude operation.

[0042] Further, as shown in Figures 1-3 , the lower unit 2 is a screw rod ( Figure 5 and Figure 6 not shown), the base 3 is provided with a bevel gear 301, the pitch of the bevel gear 301 matches the pitch of the screw rod, and the bevel gear 301 drives the screw rod to extend into or exit the reserved area, and the screw rod extending into or exiting the reserved area drives the top surface of the upper unit 1 to approach or away from the base 3. The bevel gear 301 and the screw rod are threadedly connected. The bevel gear 301 rotates to drive the screw rod to rotate, so that the screw rod rises or falls, and in turn drives the upper unit 1 to rise or fall, which is convenient for removing the signal machine 4.

[0043] Further, the through hole is provided with an internal thread ( Figures 1-6 not shown), and the internal thread matches the thread of the screw rod. The through hole and the screw rod are threadedly connected, which is beneficial to ensure the structural stability of the device.

[0044] Further, a motor 302 is further provided, which is used to drive the bevel gear 301 to rotate.

[0045] Alternatively, the lower unit 2 can also be a telescopic rod ( Figures 1-6 not shown).

[0046] Alternatively, the lower unit 2 is a screw rod, and the upper unit 1 is provided with a cavity along the length direction of the upper unit 1 ( Figures 1-6 not shown), the cavity is provided with an internal thread, the lower unit 2 and the upper unit 1 are threadedly connected, and the upper unit 1 approaches or away from the base 3 by rotating relative to the lower unit 2 or the lower unit 2 rotates relative to the upper unit 1. The lower unit 2 is a screw rod, the upper unit 1 is provided with a cavity, the cavity is provided with an internal thread, the end of the lower unit 2 extends into the cavity, and the upper unit 1 rises or falls by rotating along the lower unit 2, which is convenient for removing the signal machine 4.

[0047] Furthermore, the upper unit 1 and the lower unit 2 are detachably connected to facilitate transportation.

[0048] Furthermore, a limiting member 303 is provided at the opening of the through hole, and the limiting member 303 is used to limit the lower unit 2 from tipping over, thereby improving the structural stability of the device.

[0049] In this embodiment, the base 3 is a prefabricated component and does not need to be cast in situ.

[0050] Example 2 like Figures 7-9 As shown, a signal light column for training has a structure roughly similar to that of Example 1, except that it also includes a guide rod 10, a chain 8 and at least two gears 9, and the gears 9 are spaced apart along the height direction of the guide rod 10, wherein two of the gears 9 are engaged with the chain 8, and the chain 8 is connected to the upper unit 1, and the rotation of the gear 9 drives the chain 8 to rotate, and the rotation of the chain 8 drives the upper unit 1 to rise or fall.

[0051] The lower unit is provided with a U-shaped groove 201 , and the length direction of the U-shaped groove 201 is parallel to the height direction of the lower unit 2 .

[0052] In this embodiment, the guide rod 10 is an H-shaped rod, which is as high as the lower unit 2 and has gears 9 at both ends. A platform is provided at the bottom end of the upper unit 1, and the platform is connected to the chain 8.

[0053] Example 3 A method for using a signal post, applicable to a signal post for training in Example 1 or Example 2, comprises the following steps: S1. Connect the upper unit 1 and the lower unit 2 so that the axis of the upper unit 1 coincides with the axis of the lower unit 2; S2, fixing the lower unit 2 to the base 3 by expansion bolts; S3, energizing the bevel gear 301, so that the bevel gear 301 rotates to move the upper unit 1 upward to a predetermined height, and installing the signal 4 and the ladder 6; S4. Complete the down-leading of the lamp socket wires, the production of the internal wire handles, and the primary termination of the signal cables; complete the wiring of signal machine 4 according to the construction drawings, connect the power supply of signal machine 4, debug signal machine 4, and conduct teaching; S5. After the debugging is completed, cut off the lamp socket wire first and then remove the ladder. Power on the motor 302 and lower the upper part of the spiral high-post signal machine 4. Finally, turn off the power, remove the signal machine 4 and the wiring in the box to complete the teaching.

[0054] Further, in S5, when the upper unit 1 is driven to move up or down by the chain 8, the cable is lowered through the U-shaped slot 201.

[0055] In the use method, the upper unit 1 and the lower unit 2 are connected first, then the upper unit 1 is lifted to a predetermined position, and the signal machine 4 is installed. The cable is installed and debugged, and teaching is carried out. Finally, the upper unit 1 is moved down, the signal machine 4 and the wiring are removed, and the teaching is completed. Compared with the prior art that the worker climbs the signal machine 4 column to remove the signal machine 4, the device to be removed is avoided to fall from a high altitude as far as possible, the situation of high-altitude operation of the worker is reduced, and the personal safety of the worker is ensured.

[0056] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not used to limit the present application. Any modification, equivalent replacement and improvement within the spirit and principle of the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A signal column for training, characterized in that: include: An upper unit (1), the upper unit (1) being provided with a reserved hole (101) for introducing a cable; A lower unit (2), the lower unit (2) and the upper unit (1) are connected, and the axes of the lower unit (2) and the upper unit (1) coincide with each other; A base (3), the base (3) is connected to the bottom end of the lower unit (2), the distance between the base (3) and the upper unit (1) is adjustable, the base (3) is provided with a through hole (304), the position of the through hole (304) matches the position of the reserved space below the base (3).

2. The signal mast for training according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower unit (2) is a screw, and the base (3) is provided with a bevel gear (301). The pitch of the bevel gear (301) matches the pitch of the screw. The bevel gear (301) rotates to drive the screw to extend into or exit the reserved space. The screw extending into or exiting the reserved space drives the top surface of the upper unit (1) to approach or move away from the base (3).

3. The signal mast for training according to claim 2, characterized in that: The through hole (304) is provided with an internal thread, and the internal thread matches the thread of the screw.

4. The signal mast for training according to claim 1, characterized in that: The utility model further comprises a guide rod (10), a chain (8) and at least two gears (9), wherein the gears (9) are spaced apart along the height direction of the guide rod (10), wherein two of the gears (9) are meshed with the chain (8), and the chain (8) is connected to the upper unit (1), and the rotation of the gears (9) drives the chain (8) to rotate, and the rotation of the chain (8) drives the upper unit (1) to rise or fall.

5. The signal mast for training according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lower unit is provided with a U-shaped groove (201), and the length direction of the U-shaped groove (201) is parallel to the height direction of the lower unit (2).

6. A signal mast for training according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: A motor (302) is also provided, and the motor (302) is used to drive the upper unit (1) to rise or fall.

7. A signal mast for training according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The upper unit (1) and the lower unit (2) are detachably connected.

8. A signal mast for training according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: A limiting member (303) is provided at the opening of the through hole (304), and the limiting member (303) is used to prevent the lower unit (2) from tipping over.

9. A method for using a signal light column, characterized in that: A signal mast for training according to any one of claims 1 to 8, comprising the following steps: S1, connecting the upper unit (1) and the lower unit (2); S2, fixing the lower unit (2) to the base (3); S3, moving the upper unit (1) upward to a predetermined height and installing a signal light (4); S4, installing cables, completing the wiring of the signal machine (4), and debugging the signal machine (4) for teaching; S5. Remove the cables, move the upper unit (1) downward, cut off the power and remove the signal machine (4) and its wiring, and complete the teaching.

10. The method for using a signal mast according to claim 9, characterized in that: In S5, when the upper unit (1) is driven by the chain (8) to move upward or downward, the cable descends through the U-shaped groove (201).