Signal box capable of being pre-assembled
By designing a pre-configurable signal box and utilizing a plug-in structure to achieve pre-connection, the problem of low efficiency and high difficulty in signal retrofitting construction in existing railway tunnels has been solved, enabling rapid wiring and efficient construction.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-11-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-13
AI Technical Summary
In the signal upgrade project inside the existing railway long tunnel, the existing box wiring construction conditions are harsh, time-consuming, difficult, and require a high level of technical expertise, making it difficult to complete the construction target within the limited maintenance window.
Design a pre-configurable signal box. By setting up pre-configurable plug-in bases, main cable plug-in terminals, auxiliary cable plug-in terminals, and auxiliary conduit cable plug-in connectors, pre-connection and matching can be achieved, simplifying the construction process and improving efficiency.
It enables rapid wiring, reduces construction difficulty and labor intensity, and ensures that the construction task can be completed within a limited time.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention belongs to the field of railway signaling technology, and specifically relates to a pre-configurable signal box. Background Technology
[0002] The standard procedure for installing railway signaling equipment is as follows: During the construction window, firstly, sufficient cable length is reserved according to the distance between each equipment point, and the cable is laid; then, relevant accessories (including internal components and foundations of the boxes) are assembled at each equipment point and the boxes are fixed; next, the reserved cables are introduced into the corresponding boxes for wiring termination, and the equipment inside the boxes (such as transformers) is installed; finally, the wiring is checked, the box foundation is bricked and plastered, and the enclosure is completed.
[0003] However, the aforementioned conventional methods are generally applicable to newly constructed railway projects—where installation time is relatively ample, not strictly limited by maintenance windows—or to ordinary construction environments with minimal impact on operations, a small number of equipment points, and locations primarily outside tunnel sections. Maintenance windows within tunnels are often dynamically determined based on actual operational conditions, with strict restrictions on indoor work time and the number of personnel allowed inside the tunnel. For signal upgrade projects within long tunnels of existing railways, there is typically only one maintenance window per day.
[0004] Our research shows that regardless of the specific circumstances, wiring within junction boxes using existing methods is arduous, time-consuming, and requires a high level of technical skill from the installers. Continuing with these conventional methods has the following drawbacks: 1. High construction difficulty and demanding high skill levels from on-site personnel; 2. Excessively long construction period, making it difficult to guarantee progress; 3. The need to carry numerous tools during on-site installation, making it difficult to meet deadlines. Therefore, we propose a pre-configurable signal box. Summary of the Invention
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a pre-configurable signal box to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a pre-configurable signal box, comprising a box body, wherein multiple sets of circular holes are evenly opened on the inner bottom surface of the box body, multiple sets of partitions are arranged around the circular holes, and fixed seats are symmetrically fixedly installed on both sides of the partitions, and a plug-in base is arranged above the fixed seat, wherein a main cable plug-in end and a secondary cable plug-in end are respectively arranged on the upper two sides of the plug-in base, and a secondary cable plug connector is connected above the secondary cable plug-in end.
[0007] Preferably, a mounting groove is provided on one side of the secondary cable connector, and a buckle is rotatably connected inside the mounting groove via a spring shaft. A retaining groove is provided on the outer side of the secondary cable connector.
[0008] Preferably, a sleeve is fixedly connected to the bottom of the box body, and the sleeve communicates with the interior of the round hole. A connecting tube is provided below the sleeve. A first connecting member is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the sleeve. First fixing holes are opened on both sides of the first connecting member. A second connecting member is fixedly installed on the top surface of the connecting tube. Second fixing holes are opened on both sides of the second connecting member.
[0009] Preferably, the surface of the fixed base is provided with positioning holes, and metal fixing brackets are symmetrically fixedly installed on both sides of the plug-in base. The metal fixing brackets are fixedly connected to the positioning holes by a first bolt.
[0010] Preferably, a plurality of first fixing blocks are fixedly connected to the surface of the box in a ring, a cover is provided on the top of the box, and a plurality of second fixing blocks are fixedly connected to the outer side of the cover in a ring. The first fixing blocks and the second fixing blocks are fixedly connected by second bolts.
[0011] Preferably, a transparent observation window is embedded in the center of the surface of the cover.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:
[0013] By setting up pre-configurable plug-in bases, main cable plug-in terminals, auxiliary cable plug-in terminals, and auxiliary conduit cable plug-in connectors, it is convenient to pre-connect and match the auxiliary cable conduits, and then directly connect them to the plug-in bases. The main cables are directly connected to the main cable plug-in terminals, thereby realizing the function of rapid wiring, effectively improving construction efficiency, reducing construction difficulty, and reducing the labor intensity of workers. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the box body of the present invention;
[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the sleeve and connecting pipe structure of the present invention;
[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the plug-in base structure of the present invention.
[0018] In the diagram: 1. Box body; 2. Round hole; 3. Partition; 4. Fixing base; 5. Positioning hole; 6. First bolt; 7. Plug-in base; 8. Metal fixing bracket; 9. Main cable plug-in end; 10. Secondary cable plug-in end; 11. Secondary conduit cable plug-in connector; 12. Mounting groove; 13. Clip;
[0019] 14. Slot; 15. Sleeve; 16. First connector; 17. First fixing hole; 18. Connecting pipe; 19. Second connector; 20. Second fixing hole; 21. First fixing block; 22. Cover; 23. Second fixing block; 24. Second bolt; 25. Observation window. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0021] Please see Figure 1-4 The present invention provides a technical solution: a pre-configurable signal box, including a box body 1. Multiple sets of circular holes 2 are evenly opened on the inner bottom surface of the box body 1. Multiple sets of partitions 3 are arranged around the circular holes 2. Fixing seats 4 are symmetrically fixed on both sides of the partitions 3. A plug-in base 7 is arranged above the fixing seat 4. A main cable plug-in end 9 and a secondary cable plug-in end 10 are respectively arranged on the upper sides of the plug-in base 7. A secondary cable plug-in connector 11 is connected above the secondary cable plug-in end 10.
[0022] Specifically, a mounting groove 12 is provided on one side of the secondary cable connector 11, and a buckle 13 is rotatably connected inside the mounting groove 12 via a spring shaft. A slot 14 is provided on the outer side of the secondary cable connector 10.
[0023] Specifically, a sleeve 15 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the box body 1. The sleeve 15 communicates with the inside of the round hole 2. A connecting pipe 18 is provided below the sleeve 15. A first connecting member 16 is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the sleeve 15. First fixing holes 17 are opened on both sides of the first connecting member 16. A second connecting member 19 is fixedly installed on the top surface of the connecting pipe 18. Second fixing holes 20 are opened on both sides of the second connecting member 19.
[0024] Specifically, the surface of the fixed base 4 is provided with positioning holes 5, and metal fixing brackets 8 are symmetrically fixed on both sides of the plug-in base 7. The metal fixing brackets 8 and the positioning holes 5 are fixedly connected by the first bolt 6.
[0025] Specifically, a number of first fixing blocks 21 are fixedly connected to the surface of the box body 1 in a ring. A cover 22 is provided on the top of the box body 1. A number of second fixing blocks 23 are fixedly connected to the outer side of the cover 22 in a ring. The first fixing blocks 21 and the second fixing blocks 23 are fixedly connected by second bolts 24.
[0026] Specifically, a transparent observation window 25 is embedded in the center of the surface of the cover 22.
[0027] In this embodiment, the metal fixing bracket 8 and the positioning hole 5 are connected by the first bolt 6 to fix the plug-in base 7. Then, the main cable plug-in end 9 and the auxiliary cable plug-in end 10 are respectively connected to the plug-in base 7. In use, the connecting tube 18 and the auxiliary cable are fixed first, and the wire core is made into an end. Then, it is inserted into the inside of the box 1 from the inside of the sleeve 15. The first connecting piece 16 and the second connecting piece 19 are connected by screws to fix the sleeve 15 and the connecting tube 18. Then, the wire core ends are connected to the auxiliary tube cable plug-in 11 in sequence, and then inserted into the auxiliary cable plug-in end 10 to realize the function of quick wiring. The set slot 14 and buckle 13 increase the stability of the connection between the auxiliary tube cable plug-in 11 and the auxiliary cable plug-in end 10. The cable in the main tube is directly connected to the main cable plug-in end 9, thereby realizing the effect of quick pre-assembly and improving the work efficiency. The installation of the cover 22 and the box 1 is achieved by setting the first fixing block 21, the second fixing block 23 and the second bolt 24. The observation window 25 facilitates the inspection and maintenance of the inside of the box 1.
[0028] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, the phrase "comprising an element defined as..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.
[0029] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A pre-configurable signal box, comprising a box body (1), characterized in that: The inner bottom surface of the box (1) has a number of round holes (2) evenly opened. The outer periphery of the round holes (2) is provided with a number of partitions (3). Fixing seats (4) are symmetrically fixed on both sides of the partitions (3). A plug-in base (7) is provided above the fixing seat (4). A main cable plug-in end (9) and a secondary cable plug-in end (10) are provided on both sides above the plug-in base (7). A secondary cable plug-in end (11) is connected above the secondary cable plug-in end (10).
2. The pre-configurable signal box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The secondary cable connector (11) has an installation groove (12) on one side, and a buckle (13) is rotatably connected inside the installation groove (12) via a spring shaft. The secondary cable connector (10) has a slot (14) on one side of its exterior.
3. The pre-configurable signal box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the box (1) is fixedly connected to a sleeve (15), and the sleeve (15) communicates with the inside of the round hole (2). A connecting tube (18) is provided below the sleeve (15). The sleeve (15) drives the bottom surface to be fixedly installed with a first connector (16). The first connector (16) has first fixing holes (17) on both sides. The top surface of the connecting tube (18) is fixedly installed with a second connector (19). The second connector (19) has second fixing holes (20) on both sides.
4. A pre-configurable signal box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the fixed base (4) is provided with positioning holes (5), and metal fixing brackets (8) are symmetrically fixed on both sides of the plug-in base (7). The metal fixing brackets (8) and the positioning holes (5) are fixedly connected by the first bolt (6).
5. A pre-configurable signal box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the box (1) is fixedly connected with a number of first fixing blocks (21) in a ring. A cover (22) is provided above the box (1). A number of second fixing blocks (23) are fixedly connected to the outer side of the cover (22) in a ring. The first fixing blocks (21) and the second fixing blocks (23) are fixedly connected by second bolts (24).
6. A pre-configurable signal box according to claim 5, characterized in that: A transparent observation window (25) is embedded in the center of the surface of the cover (22).