Novel portable standing device for iron tower and using method

By designing a portable standing device that uses a clamp and universal joint to connect to the tower pole, combined with a lifting assembly and an expandable platform, the problems of foot pain and safety during tower operations are solved, achieving a stable and comfortable standing effect.

CN121006879APending Publication Date: 2025-11-25HUA COUNTY POWER SUPPLY CO OF STATE GRID HENAN ELECTRIC POWER CO
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Application Number
CN202511093826.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-08-06
Publication Date
2025-11-25

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Technical Problem

The existing tower structure exacerbates foot pain for workers when standing for long periods, increasing the risk of working at heights, and lacks stable support devices that can adapt to towers of different angles and specifications.

Method used

Design a portable standing device that includes a main tower, diagonal braces, a support platform, a gripper, and a lifting assembly. The gripper is tightly connected to the tower members, and the universal joint and lifting assembly provide stable support. The support platform can be expanded to adapt to different operational needs.

Benefits of technology

It provides a stable and comfortable standing platform, reducing worker fatigue and improving the safety and adaptability of working at heights, adapting to various tower components and height requirements.

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Abstract

The novel portable iron tower standing device comprises a main tower and a supporting platform, an upper inclined rod and a lower inclined rod are fixedly arranged on the side of the main tower in a crossed mode, the supporting platform is located between the upper inclined rod and the lower inclined rod, straps are arranged on the side of the supporting platform, a telescopic part is arranged at the bottom of the supporting platform, and the telescopic part is connected with the main tower. An extension rod is movably arranged in the telescopic part, a two-way head is fixedly arranged at the right end of the extension rod, a vertical rod is hinged to the left side of the telescopic part, and clamping devices are arranged between the two-way head and the upper inclined rod and between the two-way head and the lower inclined rod and between the vertical rod and the main tower and between the vertical rod and the lower inclined rod. The device can adapt to iron tower rod pieces with different angles and diameters, the stability of the device in the working environment is ensured, the clamping device achieves rapid locking and loosening through thread adjustment of the hook claw and the clamping screw rod, the device is compatible with iron tower components of various specifications, and the universality is improved.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of power support equipment, and particularly relates to a novel portable standing device for a tower and a use method. BACKGROUND

[0002] A tower is an important support equipment for a cable. When working on a distribution network, a worker often needs to climb the side of the tower or use a ladder to work at different heights of the tower. The working height on the tower is different according to different types of work. When working by climbing the side of the tower, the worker needs to press the soles against the tower material to fix the body. However, due to the structure of the tower, there is no good terrain condition, and sometimes only the external steel bars of the tower can be stepped on, and sometimes only the angle steel can be stood on obliquely.

[0003] Long-time work in the air on the angle steel or the steel bar can cause pain in the feet of the worker, accelerate the fatigue of the worker, and increase the risk coefficient of climbing work. SUMMARY

[0004] The present application is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, and provides a novel portable standing device for a tower and a use method to solve the problems in the background.

[0005] The present application is achieved in the following way. A novel portable standing device for a tower comprises a main tower frame and a support platform. The main tower frame is fixedly provided with upper and lower inclined rods at the side. The support platform is located between the upper and lower inclined rods. The support platform is provided with a shoulder strap at the side. The support platform is provided with an extension part at the bottom. The extension part is movably provided with an extension rod inside. The extension rod is fixedly provided with a double-head at the right end. The extension part is hingedly provided with a vertical rod at the left side. The double-head is provided with a clamping device between the upper and lower inclined rods and between the vertical rod and the main tower frame and the lower inclined rod. The support platform can form a horizontal standing posture, which is convenient for the worker to stand and operate.

[0006] A universal joint is arranged between the double-head, the vertical rod and the clamping device.

[0007] The clamping device comprises a right-angle plate and a hook. The right-angle plate is provided with an inner groove at the middle. The hook is connected to the inner groove. An inner rod is rotatably connected inside the inner groove. The inner rod is provided with a clamping screw rod at the side close to the hook. The clamping screw rod is threadedly connected with the hook. The hook and the right-angle plate are matched with each other to tightly clamp the angle steel.

[0008] A lifting assembly is arranged between the vertical rod and the extension part. The lifting assembly comprises a guide rail and a sliding seat. The guide rail is fixedly arranged on the surface of the vertical rod. The sliding seat is connected with the extension part through a hinge block. The sliding seat is connected to the outer side of the guide rail. The sliding seat can move up and down along the guide rail.

[0009] The guide rail and the slide are both "T" shaped.

[0010] The guide rail is provided with a limiting hole, and the slide is provided with a limiting seat.

[0011] The limiting seat is internally provided with a plug rod, the middle part of the plug rod is provided with a stop sheet, a limiting spring is arranged between the stop sheet and the limiting seat, and the outer end of the plug rod is provided with a pull ring.

[0012] The support platform is internally provided with an extension assembly, the extension assembly comprises an extension plate, the extension plate is movably clamped in the support platform through a connecting rod, an extension spring is arranged between the connecting rod and the support platform, a drive rack is arranged on the side of the support platform, a full gear is arranged on the side of the drive rack, a driven rack is arranged below the full gear, a half gear is arranged above the driven rack, and a pull rod is fixedly arranged on the outside of the half gear.

[0013] The support platform is provided with an extension screw rod on the outside, the extension screw rod is provided with a handle at the end, a sleeve is screwed on the outside of the extension screw rod, and the sleeve is fixedly connected with the drive rack through the support platform. The handle type extension screw rod design conforms to the ergonomics and is convenient for gloved operation.

[0014] The surface of the support platform and the extension plate is provided with anti-skid lines. Increase the friction.

[0015] A novel use method of a portable standing device for a tower, comprising the following steps: Step 1: Before use, prepare the support platform to be used, confirm the position of the tower standing installation, check whether the support platform, the telescopic part, the clamping device and other parts are intact, and ensure that they can work normally; Step 2: Climb the tower to the standing position through the backpack device, place the support platform between the upper inclined rod and the lower inclined rod, adjust the position of the vertical rod, adjust the length of the extension rod, fix the vertical rod and the main tower frame and the lower inclined rod through the clamping device, fix the bidirectional head and the upper inclined rod and the lower inclined rod through the clamping device, and then standing operation can be performed; Step 3: When the standing area needs to be increased, move the extension plate through the handle drive, and the extension plate extends from the inside of the support platform. After the position of the extension plate is stable, the standing operation area can be expanded; Step 4: After the operation is completed, the extension plate is recovered to the inside of the support platform, the locking effect of each clamping device is released, the device is arranged and stored, and the tools and equipment are recovered.

[0016] The main tower frame is fixedly connected with upper and lower inclined rods to form a triangular support structure, and the clamping device connected through the universal joint can adapt to iron tower bars of different angles and diameters, and ensure the stability of the device in the working environment.

[0017] The telescopic part and the extension rod allow the device to be folded and stored, and the hinged structure of the support platform and the vertical rod further reduces the volume, and the back strap facilitates carrying to the high-altitude work point.

[0018] The lifting assembly adopts a T-shaped guide rail and a sliding seat structure, cooperates with a limiting spring and a plug rod, can quickly adjust the height of the support platform with one hand and lock, and greatly shortens the installation time.

[0019] The extension assembly is driven by a gear and a rack, cooperates with an extension spring to realize manual pushing out and automatic retraction of the extension plate, is labor-saving and flexible in space expansion. The threaded adjustment of the extension screw and the sleeve can accurately control the displacement of the driving rack, and adapt to the demand of different working scenes for the area of the platform. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is a whole structure diagram of a novel portable standing device for a tower.

[0021] Figure 2 It is a clamping device structure diagram of a novel portable standing device for a tower.

[0022] Figure 3 It is a clamping device sectional view of a novel portable standing device for a tower.

[0023] Figure 4 It is a lifting assembly structure diagram of a novel portable standing device for a tower.

[0024] Figure 5 It is a limiting seat sectional view of a novel portable standing device for a tower.

[0025] Figure 6 It is a support platform structure diagram of a novel portable standing device for a tower.

[0026] Figure 7 It is an extension assembly structure diagram of a novel portable standing device for a tower.

[0027] Figure 8 It is a half gear structure diagram of a novel portable standing device for a tower.

[0028] Figure 9 It is a sleeve and driving rack connection structure diagram of a novel portable standing device for a tower.

[0029] In the diagram: 1. Main tower frame; 2. Upper inclined rod; 3. Lower inclined rod; 4. Support platform; 5. Telescopic part; 6. Extension rod; 7. Vertical rod; 8. Two-way head; 9. Clamp; 10. Right angle plate; 11. Hook; 12. Inner groove; 13. Inner rod; 14. Clamping screw; 15. Guide rail; 16. Slide seat; 17. Hinge block; 18. Limiting hole; 19. Limiting seat; 20. Insert rod; 21. Baffle plate; 22. Limiting spring; 23. Pull ring; 24. Extension plate; 25. Back strap; 26. Connecting rod; 27. Extension spring; 28. Drive rack; 29. ​​Full gear; 30. Driven rack; 31. Half gear; 32. Lever; 33. Extension screw; 34. Throttle; 35. Sleeve. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The present invention will now be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Example 1

[0031] like Figures 1-3 As shown, a novel portable standing device for iron towers includes a main tower frame 1 and a support platform 4. An upper inclined rod 2 and a lower inclined rod 3 are fixedly and crosswise along the sides of the main tower frame 1. The support platform 4 is located between the upper inclined rod 2 and the lower inclined rod 3. A shoulder strap 25 is provided along the sides of the support platform 4. A telescopic part 5 is provided at the bottom of the support platform 4. An extension rod 6 is movably installed inside the telescopic part 5. A bidirectional head 8 is fixedly installed at the right end of the extension rod 6. A vertical rod 7 is hinged to the left side of the telescopic part 5. Clamps 9 are provided between the bidirectional head 8 and the upper inclined rod 2 and the lower inclined rod 3, and between the vertical rod 7 and the main tower frame 1 and the lower inclined rod 3. The support platform 4 allows for a horizontal standing posture, facilitating operation by workers.

[0032] For better performance, universal joints are provided between the bidirectional head 8, the vertical rod 7, and the clamp 9. The universal joint connection reduces stress concentration at the connection points and lowers the risk of structural failure due to angular deviations.

[0033] For better performance, the gripper 9 includes a right-angle plate 10 and a claw 11. The right-angle plate 10 has an inner groove 12 in its center, and the claw 11 engages with the inner groove 12. An inner rod 13 is rotatably connected inside the inner groove 12. A clamping screw 14 is located on the side of the inner rod 13 near the claw 11, and the clamping screw 14 is threadedly connected to the claw 11. The claw 11 can be moved by the clamping screw 14.

[0034] In normal use, the extension rod 6 is retracted into the telescopic part 5, and the support platform 4 and vertical rod 7 are folded and placed together. The device is carried to the location where standing work is required via the shoulder strap 25. Preferably, the cross beam of the iron tower or a structurally stable member is selected as the support point (such as the upper inclined rod 2 and lower inclined rod 3 in this application). Adjust the support platform 4 to a horizontal position, and place the vertical rod 7 against the main tower frame 1. Hold the extension rod 6 and bring the bidirectional head 8 close to the intersection of the upper inclined rod 2 and lower inclined rod 3. Pre-clamp each clamp 9 with the main tower frame 1, upper inclined rod 2, and lower inclined rod 3. Rotate the clamping screw 14 to drive the hook 11 to clamp synchronously until the hook 11 is completely attached to the main tower frame 1, upper inclined rod 2, and lower inclined rod 3, ensuring a stable connection between the vertical rod 7 and the main tower frame 1, and between the bidirectional head 8 and the upper inclined rod 2 and lower inclined rod 3. Standing work can then be performed. Example 2

[0035] like Figures 1-5 As shown, a novel portable standing device for iron towers includes a main tower frame 1 and a support platform 4. An upper inclined rod 2 and a lower inclined rod 3 are fixedly and crosswise along the sides of the main tower frame 1. The support platform 4 is located between the upper inclined rod 2 and the lower inclined rod 3. A shoulder strap 25 is provided along the sides of the support platform 4. A telescopic part 5 is provided at the bottom of the support platform 4. An extension rod 6 is movably installed inside the telescopic part 5. A bidirectional head 8 is fixedly installed at the right end of the extension rod 6. A vertical rod 7 is hinged to the left side of the telescopic part 5. Clamps 9 are provided between the bidirectional head 8 and the upper inclined rod 2 and the lower inclined rod 3, and between the vertical rod 7 and the main tower frame 1 and the lower inclined rod 3. The support platform 4 allows for a horizontal standing posture, facilitating operation by workers.

[0036] For better performance, universal joints are provided between the bidirectional head 8, the vertical rod 7, and the clamp 9. The universal joint connection reduces stress concentration at the connection points and lowers the risk of structural failure due to angular deviations.

[0037] For better performance, the gripper 9 includes a right-angle plate 10 and a claw 11. The right-angle plate 10 has an inner groove 12 in its center, and the claw 11 engages with the inner groove 12. An inner rod 13 is rotatably connected inside the inner groove 12. A clamping screw 14 is located on the side of the inner rod 13 near the claw 11, and the clamping screw 14 is threadedly connected to the claw 11. The claw 11 can be moved by the clamping screw 14.

[0038] For better results, a lifting assembly is provided between the vertical rod 7 and the telescopic part 5. The lifting assembly includes a guide rail 15 and a slide 16. The guide rail 15 is fixedly installed on the surface of the vertical rod 7, and the slide 16 is connected to the telescopic part 5 through a hinge block 17. The slide 16 is engaged with the outside of the guide rail 15.

[0039] For better performance, both the guide rail 15 and the slide 16 have a "T" shape inside. This shape prevents the slide 16 from sliding off the outside of the guide rail 15 during movement.

[0040] For better performance, the guide rail 15 is provided with a limiting hole 18, and the slide 16 is provided with a limiting seat 19 on its outer side. The mechanical locking mechanism between the guide rail limiting hole 18 and the insertion rod 20 prevents the slide 16 from sliding accidentally and ensures the safety of workers at height.

[0041] For better results, the limiting seat 19 is provided with a plug rod 20, the plug rod 20 is provided with a baffle 21 in the middle, the baffle 21 is provided with a limiting spring 22 between the limiting seat 19, and the plug rod 20 is provided with a pull ring 23 at the outer end.

[0042] In another embodiment, the lifting assembly is preferably used such that, when the relative height between the support platform 4 and the vertical rod 7 needs to be adjusted, the pull ring 23 on the outside of the slide 16 is hooked with a finger and pulled outward until the baffle 21 abuts against the inner wall of the limiting seat 19, confirming that the insertion rod 20 has completely exited the guide rail limiting hole 18. At this time, the slide 16 can slide freely. While keeping the pull ring 23 pulled outward, the telescopic part 5 is pushed up and down to move the slide 16 along the guide rail 15. Sliding slowly avoids rapid impact that could deform the guide rail 15. After reaching the predetermined height position, the pull ring 23 is released, and the limiting spring 22 pushes the baffle 21, causing the insertion rod 20 to insert into the predetermined limiting hole 18. At this time, the position of the slide 16 and the guide rail 15 is fixed, and the relative height between the support platform 4 and the vertical rod 7 is also fixed. Example 3

[0043] like Figures 1-9 As shown, a novel portable standing device for iron towers includes a main tower frame 1 and a support platform 4. An upper inclined rod 2 and a lower inclined rod 3 are fixedly and crosswise along the sides of the main tower frame 1. The support platform 4 is located between the upper inclined rod 2 and the lower inclined rod 3. A shoulder strap 25 is provided along the sides of the support platform 4. A telescopic part 5 is provided at the bottom of the support platform 4. An extension rod 6 is movably installed inside the telescopic part 5. A bidirectional head 8 is fixedly installed at the right end of the extension rod 6. A vertical rod 7 is hinged to the left side of the telescopic part 5. Clamps 9 are provided between the bidirectional head 8 and the upper inclined rod 2 and the lower inclined rod 3, and between the vertical rod 7 and the main tower frame 1 and the lower inclined rod 3. The support platform 4 allows for a horizontal standing posture, facilitating operation by workers.

[0044] For better performance, universal joints are provided between the bidirectional head 8, the vertical rod 7, and the clamp 9. The universal joint connection reduces stress concentration at the connection points and lowers the risk of structural failure due to angular deviations.

[0045] For better performance, the gripper 9 includes a right-angle plate 10 and a claw 11. The right-angle plate 10 has an inner groove 12 in its center, and the claw 11 engages with the inner groove 12. An inner rod 13 is rotatably connected inside the inner groove 12. A clamping screw 14 is located on the side of the inner rod 13 near the claw 11, and the clamping screw 14 is threadedly connected to the claw 11. The claw 11 can be moved by the clamping screw 14.

[0046] For better results, a lifting assembly is provided between the vertical rod 7 and the telescopic part 5. The lifting assembly includes a guide rail 15 and a slide 16. The guide rail 15 is fixedly installed on the surface of the vertical rod 7, and the slide 16 is connected to the telescopic part 5 through a hinge block 17. The slide 16 is engaged with the outside of the guide rail 15.

[0047] For better performance, both the guide rail 15 and the slide 16 have a "T" shape inside. This shape prevents the slide 16 from sliding off the outside of the guide rail 15 during movement.

[0048] For better performance, the guide rail 15 is provided with a limiting hole 18, and the slide 16 is provided with a limiting seat 19 on its outer side. The mechanical locking mechanism between the guide rail limiting hole 18 and the insertion rod 20 prevents the slide 16 from sliding accidentally and ensures the safety of workers at height.

[0049] For better results, the limiting seat 19 is provided with a plug rod 20, the plug rod 20 is provided with a baffle 21 in the middle, the baffle 21 is provided with a limiting spring 22 between the limiting seat 19, and the plug rod 20 is provided with a pull ring 23 at the outer end.

[0050] For better performance, the support platform 4 is equipped with an extension assembly, which includes an extension plate 24. The extension plate 24 is movably engaged with the support platform 4 via a connecting rod 26. An extension spring 27 is provided between the connecting rod 26 and the support platform 4. A drive rack 28 is provided on the side of the support platform 4. A full gear 29 is meshed on the side of the drive rack 28. A driven rack 30 is meshed below the full gear 29. A half gear 31 is meshed above the driven rack 30. A lever 32 is fixedly provided on the outside of the half gear 31.

[0051] For better performance, an extension screw 33 is provided on the outer side of the support platform 4. A handle 34 is provided at the end of the extension screw 33, and a sleeve 35 is screwed onto the outer side of the extension screw 33. The sleeve 35 passes through the support platform 4 and is fixedly connected to the drive rack 28. The thread adjustment of the extension screw 33 and the sleeve 35 can precisely control the displacement of the drive rack 28, adapting to the platform area requirements of different working scenarios.

[0052] A method for using a novel portable tower standing device includes the following steps: Step 1: Before use, prepare the support platform 4 to be used, confirm the position of the tower to be installed, and check whether the support platform 4, telescopic part 5, clamp 9 and other components are intact and can work normally. Step 2: Climb the tower to the standing position using the carrying device 25, place the support platform 4 between the upper inclined bar 2 and the lower inclined bar 3, adjust the position of the vertical bar 7, adjust the length of the extension bar 6, fix the vertical bar 7 to the main tower frame 1 and the lower inclined bar 3 using the clamp 9, fix the bidirectional head 8 to the upper inclined bar 2 and the lower inclined bar 3 using the clamp 9, and then you can start standing work; Step 3: When it is necessary to increase the standing area, drive the extension plate 24 to move by turning the handle 34. The extension plate 24 extends out from inside the support platform 4. After the position of the extension plate 24 is stable, the standing working area can be expanded. Step 4: After the work is completed, retract the extension plate 24 into the support platform 4, release the locking effect of each clamp 9, organize and store the device, and retrieve the tools and equipment.

[0053] In another embodiment, the extension component is preferably used to increase the area of ​​the support platform 4 during use, in order to improve work efficiency and expand the work area. During use, rotating the handle 34 causes the extension screw 33 to rotate. Since the sleeve 35 is screwed onto the outside of the extension screw 33 and is fixedly connected to the drive rack 28 through the support platform 4, the rotation of the extension screw 33 drives the sleeve 35 to move linearly, thereby moving the drive rack 28. The movement of the drive rack 28 causes the full gear 29 to rotate, which in turn causes the driven rack 30 to move. The driven rack 30 then causes the half gear 31 to rotate, thereby adjusting the extension length of the extension plate 24 via the lever 32 to meet the area requirements of the support platform in different work scenarios. When the extension plate 24 needs to be retracted after use, rotating the handle 34 in the opposite direction releases the lever 32 from limiting the extension plate 24. Under the action of the extension spring 27, the extension plate 24 will automatically retract into the support platform 4.

Claims

1. A novel portable standing device for iron towers, comprising a main tower frame and a support platform, wherein upper and lower diagonal braces are fixedly and crosswise on the sides of the main tower frame, characterized in that: The support platform is located between the upper and lower inclined rods. A shoulder strap is provided on the side of the support platform. A telescopic part is provided at the bottom of the support platform. An extension rod is movably installed inside the telescopic part. A bidirectional head is fixedly installed at the right end of the extension rod. A vertical rod is hinged to the left side of the telescopic part. Clamps are provided between the bidirectional head and the upper and lower inclined rods, and between the vertical rod and the main tower and the lower inclined rod.

2. The novel portable standing device for iron towers as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Universal joints are provided between the bidirectional head, the vertical rod, and the clamp.

3. The novel portable standing device for iron towers as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The clamp includes a right-angle plate and a hook. The right-angle plate has an inner groove in the middle. The hook is engaged with the inner groove. An inner rod is rotatably connected inside the inner groove. A clamping screw is provided on the side of the inner rod near the hook. The clamping screw is threadedly connected to the hook.

4. The novel portable standing device for iron towers as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A lifting assembly is provided between the vertical rod and the telescopic part. The lifting assembly includes a guide rail and a slide. The guide rail is fixedly installed on the surface of the vertical rod, and the slide is connected to the telescopic part through a hinge block. The slide is engaged with the outside of the guide rail.

5. A novel portable standing device for iron towers as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The guide rail and slide are both T-shaped.

6. A novel portable standing device for iron towers as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The guide rail surface is provided with limit holes, and the slide block is provided with a limit seat on its outer side.

7. A novel portable tower standing device as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The limiting seat has an insert rod inside, a baffle plate in the middle of the insert rod, a limiting spring between the baffle plate and the limiting seat, and a pull ring at the outer end of the insert rod.

8. A novel portable standing device for iron towers as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The support platform is equipped with an extension assembly, which includes an extension plate. The extension plate is movably engaged with the support platform via a connecting rod. An extension spring is provided between the connecting rod and the support platform. A drive rack is provided on the side of the support platform. A full gear is meshed on the side of the drive rack. A driven rack is meshed below the full gear. A half gear is meshed above the driven rack. A lever is fixedly provided on the outside of the half gear.

9. A novel portable standing device for iron towers as described in claim 8, characterized in that: An extension screw is provided on the outside of the support platform, and a throttle is provided at the end of the extension screw. A sleeve is screwed onto the outside of the extension screw, and the sleeve passes through the support platform and is fixedly connected to the drive rack.

10. The method of using a novel portable standing device for iron towers as described in any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that: It includes the following steps: Step 1: Before use, prepare the support platform to be used, confirm the position of the tower to be installed, and check whether the support platform, telescopic part, clamp and other components are intact and can work normally. Step 2: Climb the tower to the standing position using the carrying straps and other equipment. Place the support platform between the upper and lower inclined rods, adjust the position of the vertical rod, adjust the length of the extension rod, and fix the vertical rod to the main tower and the lower inclined rod using the clamps. Fix the bidirectional head to the upper and lower inclined rods using the clamps. You can then start standing work. Step 3: When it is necessary to increase the standing area, drive the extension plate to move by turning the handle. The extension plate will extend out from inside the support platform. After the extension plate is in a stable position, the standing working area can be expanded. Step 4: After the work is completed, retract the extension plate into the support platform, release the locking effect of each clamp, organize and store the device, and retrieve the tools and equipment.