Auxiliary tool for installing grounding rod

Abstract

The invention discloses a ground rod installation auxiliary tool, and relates to the technical field of power equipment, the ground rod installation auxiliary tool comprises a sleeve capable of being nested on the periphery of a ground rod, a foot support and a horizontally arranged fixing plate are fixed on the outer side of the sleeve, a connecting plate is connected to one end, away from the sleeve, of the fixing plate, and one end, in the length direction, of the connecting plate is hinged to the fixing plate; a connecting rod is fixed at the other end of the connecting plate in the length direction. According to the invention, the technical problem that the installation of the grounding rod is time-consuming and labor-consuming in the prior art is solved, and good contact between the grounding rod and soil can be maintained.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of power equipment, in particular to a grounding rod installation auxiliary tool. BACKGROUND

[0002] Grounding metal refers to a conductive material used to establish a connection between an electrical device and the ground. Grounding metal forms part of the grounding system and provides a safe path for fault current to flow to the ground when a device fails, thereby protecting personnel and equipment safety.

[0003] Currently, grounding metal usually adopts a grounding rod made of copper, copper alloy, stainless steel or galvanized steel. When the grounding rod is connected to the ground, the following steps are included: first, a trench for installing the grounding rod is dug at a predetermined location, and the width and depth of the trench are sufficient to accommodate the grounding rod. Then, the grounding rod is placed vertically in the trench so that it is in good contact with the soil, and the grounding wire is connected to the grounding rod. Finally, the excavated soil is backfilled into the trench and compacted. However, during the process of digging the trench, a lot of manpower is required. Therefore, in the prior art, the operator usually uses a drill to drill a hole at the preselected location, and the diameter of the hole drilled is larger than the diameter of the grounding rod. Then the grounding rod is placed in the hole drilled by the drill.

[0004] The above prior art has at least the following defects: when the grounding rod is installed by digging a trench, it is time-consuming and labor-intensive; when the grounding rod is installed by pre-drilling a hole, since the diameter of the hole drilled by the drill is larger than the diameter of the grounding rod, the grounding rod and the soil do not make good contact, resulting in a large grounding resistance. SUMMARY

[0005] The embodiment of the present application provides a grounding rod installation auxiliary tool, which solves the technical problem of time-consuming and labor-intensive grounding rod installation in the prior art, and can maintain good contact between the grounding rod and the soil.

[0006] To solve the above technical problems, the present application adopts the following technical scheme: a grounding rod installation auxiliary tool, which includes a sleeve capable of being nested on the outer periphery of the grounding rod, a foot prop and a horizontally arranged fixing plate are fixed on the outer side of the sleeve, wherein the end of the fixing plate away from the sleeve is connected with a connecting plate, one end of the connecting plate in the length direction is hinged with the fixing plate, and the other end of the connecting plate in the length direction is fixed with a connecting rod.

[0007] When using this tool, the sleeve is nested inside the grounding rod. The operator holds the grounding rod and applies force towards the side away from the foot support, while simultaneously holding the connecting rod and stepping on the end of the foot support away from the sleeve, thus inserting the grounding rod into the soil. Once the grounding rod is inserted to a certain depth, the connecting plate can be flipped over to cover the fixing plate. Then, by striking the connecting plate with a hammer, the grounding rod can be further inserted into the soil. This tool simplifies the installation process of the grounding rod, improves efficiency, and maintains good contact between the grounding rod and the soil.

[0008] Furthermore, the sleeve includes a semi-cylindrical tube body with retaining blocks on both sides of the tube body. Each retaining block has an arc-shaped sidewall and is positioned at a different height within the tube body. The tube body partially encloses the grounding rod, and the retaining blocks, in conjunction with the tube body, provide radial constraint to the grounding rod while simultaneously providing downward static friction, allowing the grounding rod to penetrate the soil. The retaining blocks facilitate easier insertion of the grounding rod into the sleeve.

[0009] Furthermore, the width of the connecting plate is greater than the width of the fixed plate; the larger area of ​​the connecting plate helps prevent the connecting plate from shifting during hammering, ensuring that the hammering force is accurately transmitted to the grounding rod.

[0010] Furthermore, a connecting plate is vertically fixed to the end of the connecting plate away from the fixed plate. One surface of the connecting plate is welded and fixed to the connecting plate, and the other surface of the connecting plate is fixed to one end of the connecting rod.

[0011] Furthermore, a reinforcing plate is welded between the connecting plate and the connecting plate; the reinforcing plate provides a more reliable connection between the connecting plate and the connecting plate.

[0012] Furthermore, a threaded sleeve is welded and fixed on one side of the connecting plate, and one end of the connecting rod is installed in the threaded sleeve through threaded engagement; this realizes the detachable installation of the connecting rod, making it convenient to replace connecting rods of different lengths or types.

[0013] Furthermore, a rubber sleeve is nested around the outer periphery of the connecting rod.

[0014] Furthermore, a handle is fixed to the end of the connecting rod away from the connecting plate.

[0015] As can be seen from the above technical solutions, the present invention has at least the following technical effects or advantages: When using this tool, the sleeve is nested inside the grounding rod. The operator holds the grounding rod and applies force towards the side away from the foot support, while simultaneously holding the connecting rod and stepping on the end of the foot support away from the sleeve, thus inserting the grounding rod into the soil. Once the grounding rod is inserted to a certain depth, the connecting plate can be flipped over to cover the fixing plate. Then, by striking the connecting plate with a hammer, the grounding rod can be further inserted into the soil. This tool simplifies the installation process of the grounding rod, improves efficiency, and maintains good contact between the grounding rod and the soil. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the use of the present invention. Figure 1 ; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the use of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0017] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Sleeve, 101. Pipe body, 102. Clamping block, 2. Foot support, 3. Fixing plate, 4. Connecting plate, 5. Connecting rod, 6. Threaded sleeve, 7. Reinforcing plate, 8. Rubber sleeve, 9. Handle, 10. Grounding rod. Detailed Implementation To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of this invention, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this patent, other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are all within the scope of protection of this patent.

[0018] This invention discloses an auxiliary tool for installing a grounding rod, comprising a sleeve 1, with a foot support 2 and a fixing plate 3 fixed to the outside of the sleeve 1. The sleeve 1 can be nested around the outer periphery of the grounding rod 10. One end of the fixing plate 3 is connected to a connecting plate 4 and a connecting rod 5. The foot support 2 is horizontally positioned and located below the fixing plate 3. When using this tool to install the grounding rod 10, the sleeve 1 can be nested around the outer periphery of the grounding rod 10. The operator holds the upper end of the grounding rod 10 with one hand and applies force away from the foot support 2, while the other hand supports the connecting rod 5. Then, the operator steps on the end of the foot support 2 away from the sleeve 1 and applies downward force, thus inserting the grounding rod 10 into the soil.

[0019] like Figure 1As shown, the sleeve 1 includes a semi-cylindrical tube 101. When the grounding rod 10 is located inside the sleeve 1, the tube 101 can partially surround the grounding rod 10. A retaining block 102 is also provided at each of the two side edges of the tube 101. Each retaining block 102 has an arc-shaped sidewall, which can contact the outer periphery of the grounding rod 10. Thus, with the cooperation of the retaining block 102 and the tube 101, the grounding rod 10 can be radially fixed inside the sleeve 1. When the operator grips the grounding rod 10 and applies force away from the foot support 2, while simultaneously stepping on the end of the foot support 2 away from the sleeve 1 and applying downward force, the inner wall of the sleeve 1 exerts a downward frictional force on the grounding rod 10, thereby allowing the grounding rod 10 to be inserted into the soil. It should be understood that the inner wall of the sleeve 1 can be provided with a rubber pad, which can increase the coefficient of friction between the sleeve 1 and the grounding rod 10, effectively preventing sliding friction between the grounding rod 10 and the sleeve 1.

[0020] like Figure 1 As shown, the clamping blocks 102 on both sides of the tube body 101 are located at different heights of the tube body 101. Therefore, when using it, the operator can put the grounding rod 10 into the sleeve 1 more quickly, which is convenient for operation.

[0021] The connecting plate 4 is a metal plate. One end of the connecting plate 4 along its length is hinged to the fixing plate 3, and the other end along its length is fixedly connected to the connecting rod 5. Therefore, after most of the grounding rod 10 has been inserted into the soil, the connecting plate 4 can be flipped over and placed over the fixing plate 3. Then, a hammer can be used to strike the connecting plate 4, transmitting the impact of the hammer to the grounding rod 10, allowing it to continue being inserted into the soil. Furthermore, as... Figure 1 As shown, the width of the connecting plate 4 is greater than the width of the fixed plate 3. Therefore, when the connecting plate 4 is flipped over and covers the fixed plate 3, the connecting plate 4 has a larger force-bearing area, making it less likely to be hit off-center when the operator strikes the connecting plate 4 with a hammer. On the other hand, a reinforcing rib is fixed between the fixed plate 3 and the sleeve 1, which ensures that the fixed plate 3 can withstand greater impact force.

[0022] A connecting plate is also fixed to the end of the connecting plate 4 away from the fixed plate 3. The surface of the connecting plate is perpendicular to the surface of the connecting plate 4. The connecting rod 5 is connected to the connecting plate 4 through the connecting plate. The connecting plate makes the connection between the connecting rod 5 and the connecting plate 4 more reliable. One surface of the connecting plate is welded to the connecting plate 4, and a threaded sleeve 6 is welded to the other surface of the connecting plate. The threaded sleeve 6 has internal threads, and correspondingly, one end of the connecting rod 5 has external threads. Thus, through the cooperation of the external threads and the internal threads, the connecting rod 5 can be detachably installed in the threaded sleeve 6, facilitating the replacement of connecting rods 5 of different lengths or types.

[0023] One surface of the connecting plate is welded to one end of the connecting plate 4. Furthermore, a reinforcing plate 7 is provided between the connecting plate and the connecting plate 4. The reinforcing plate 7 has two adjacent right-angled sides, which are welded to the surfaces of both the connecting plate and the connecting plate 4. This ensures a more reliable fixation between the connecting plate and the connecting plate 4.

[0024] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, a rubber sleeve 8 is nested around the outer periphery of the connecting rod 5. Furthermore, a handle 9 is fixed to the end of the connecting rod 5 furthest from the connecting plate 4. This makes the connecting rod 5 easier for the operator to grip and more convenient to operate.

[0025] In the description of this invention, the terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "top," "bottom," "vertical," and "horizontal," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only to describe the invention and not to require the invention to be constructed or operated in a specific orientation; therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. The terms "connected" and "linked" in this invention should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a connection or a detachable connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through intermediate components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms based on the specific circumstances.

[0026] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in its embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Therefore, the invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novelty disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A grounding rod installation auxiliary tool, comprising a sleeve (1) capable of being nested around the outer periphery of a grounding rod (10), wherein a foot support (2) and a horizontally arranged fixing plate (3) are fixed to the outer side of the sleeve (1), characterized in that, The fixed plate (3) is connected to a connecting plate (4) at one end away from the sleeve (1). One end of the connecting plate (4) in the length direction is hinged to the fixed plate (3), and the other end of the connecting plate (4) in the length direction is fixed with a connecting rod (5).

2. The grounding rod installation auxiliary tool according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sleeve (1) includes a semi-cylindrical tube body (101), and two side edges of the tube body (101) are respectively provided with a retaining block (102). The retaining blocks (102) on both sides of the tube body (101) have arc-shaped side walls and are respectively located at different height positions of the tube body (101).

3. The grounding rod installation auxiliary tool according to claim 1, characterized in that, The width of the connecting plate (4) is greater than the width of the fixing plate (3).

4. The grounding rod installation auxiliary tool according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting plate (4) is vertically fixed to one end away from the fixed plate (3). One side of the connecting plate is welded to the connecting plate (4), and the other side of the connecting plate is fixed to one end of the connecting rod (5).

5. The grounding rod installation auxiliary tool according to claim 4, characterized in that, A reinforcing plate (7) is also welded between the connecting plate and the connecting plate (4).

6. The grounding rod installation auxiliary tool according to claim 4, characterized in that, A threaded sleeve (6) is welded and fixed on one side of the connecting plate, and one end of the connecting rod (5) is installed in the threaded sleeve (6) through threaded engagement.

7. The grounding rod installation auxiliary tool according to claim 1, characterized in that, A rubber sleeve (8) is nested around the outer periphery of the connecting rod (5).

8. The grounding rod installation auxiliary tool according to claim 1, characterized in that, A handle (9) is fixed to the end of the connecting rod (5) away from the connecting plate (4).

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