State indicator
By designing a status sign with a locking component, the problem that the sign in the prior art is easily changed is solved, and the safety locking is achieved when indicating the operating state is improved, and the safety of maintenance work is improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420560831.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-03-21
- Publication Date
- 2025-05-30
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-03-21
AI Technical Summary
The existing status signs are easily changed by mistake when indicating the operating status, resulting in the actual operating status of the equipment and the indicator status of the signs are changed by mistake, causing safety hazards.
Design a status sign that includes a frame, signboard and locking assembly. The sign has a first insertion state and a second insertion state, and the locking assembly can lock the sign in the first insertion state, restricting it to the slot, and preventing error changes.
By locking the operating status of the sign, safety hazards caused by the misaligned change of the indicator status are avoided, and the safety of staff during maintenance work is improved.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of power equipment, and particularly to a status indicator board. Background Art
[0002] With the increasing improvement of the power system, the equipment in the power system is becoming more and more complex. Therefore, it is necessary for staff to maintain and repair the operating equipment. During the repair work, it is necessary to arrange status indicator boards at the repair work site. Currently, the commonly used status indicator boards are either placed randomly at the work site or hung on the working equipment with a hanging rope.
[0003] To ensure the personal safety of the staff, the equipment cannot be repaired when it is in the operating state, and the repair work can only be carried out after power-off. The status indicator boards of the prior art can be flipped or placed randomly, and it is possible that the equipment is actually in the operating state while the indicated state of the status indicator board is accidentally changed, resulting in potential safety hazards. Summary of the Utility Model
[0004] The utility model provides a status indicator board, which can lock the indicated state when indicating the operating state, and solve the safety hazard problem caused by the easy accidental change of the indicated state.
[0005] An embodiment of the utility model provides a status indicator board, which includes: a frame, the frame includes a slot; an indicator board, the indicator board includes a first indicator surface and a second indicator surface opposite to each other, the indicator board can be inserted into the slot and has a first insertion state and a second insertion state. In the first insertion state, the first indicator surface is exposed outward for indicating the operating state. In the second insertion state, the second indicator surface is exposed outward for indicating the repair state; a locking assembly is arranged on the frame, and the locking assembly can at least lock the indicator board in the first insertion state, so that the indicator board in the first insertion state is limited in the slot.
[0006] According to the foregoing embodiment of the utility model, at least one side edge of the indicator board is provided with a locking groove. When the indicator board is in the first insertion state, the locking assembly cooperates with the locking groove during locking, so that the indicator board is limited in the slot.
[0007] According to any of the foregoing embodiments of the present utility model, the locking assembly includes: a locking block slidably mounted on the frame, the locking block having a first position and a second position. In the first position, the locking block cooperates with the locking groove to limit the position of the indicator plate. In the second position, the locking block is separated from the locking groove to release the limit on the indicator plate; a reset member connected to the locking block for resetting the locking block to the first position; a driving assembly mounted on the frame, the driving assembly being configured to drive the locking block to switch from the first position to the second position when unlocking.
[0008] According to any of the foregoing embodiments of the present utility model, the locking block includes: a first engaging portion that inserts into the locking groove in the first position and exits the locking groove in the second position; a second engaging portion with which the driving assembly can cooperate to drive the locking block to switch from the first position to the second position.
[0009] According to any of the foregoing embodiments of the present utility model, the driving assembly includes: a lock core mounted on the frame; a rotating shaft connected to the lock core, the lock core being capable of driving the rotating shaft to rotate when locking and unlocking, the rotating shaft being provided with an eccentric projection that abuts against the second engaging portion during the process of the lock core switching from locking to unlocking to drive the locking block to switch from the first position to the second position.
[0010] According to any of the foregoing embodiments of the present utility model, the interior of the frame has a guiding projection, and the locking block further includes a guiding groove in which the guiding projection is located to slide under the guidance of the guiding groove.
[0011] According to any of the foregoing embodiments of the present utility model, the frame is provided with a plug hole, and the status indicator plate further includes a plug mounted at the plug hole. The reset member is an elastic reset member that elastically abuts between the plug and the locking block.
[0012] According to any of the foregoing embodiments of the present utility model, one end of the driving assembly is exposed outside the frame, and a code plate is provided at the end of the driving assembly exposed outside the frame.
[0013] According to any of the foregoing embodiments of the present utility model, the frame further includes at least one information display plate located on one side of the slot.
[0014] According to any of the foregoing embodiments of the present utility model, the frame includes a first housing part and a second housing part which are separately arranged, the slot extends from the first housing part to the second housing part, and the locking assembly is arranged on the second housing part.
[0015] For the status indicator according to the embodiment of the present utility model, the frame includes a slot, and the indicator includes opposite first and second indicator surfaces. In the first insertion state, the first indicator surface is exposed outward for indicating the operating state, and in the second insertion state, the second indicator surface is exposed outward for indicating the maintenance state. Therefore, the status indicator of the embodiment of the present utility model can correctly indicate the two states (operating state and maintenance state) of on-site maintenance work. The status indicator further includes a locking assembly, and the locking assembly can at least lock the indicator in the first insertion state, so that the indicator in the first insertion state is limited in the slot, thereby ensuring that the status indicator can lock the indication state when indicating the operating state, and can only change its indication state after confirmation of unlocking, improving the safety of the staff during maintenance work. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings.
[0017] Figure 1 Stereoscopic exploded view of an embodiment of the status indicator of the present utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 Front view schematic diagram of an embodiment of the identification plate of the present utility model in the first insertion state;
[0019] Figure 3 Front view schematic diagram of an embodiment of the identification plate of the present utility model in the second insertion state;
[0020] Figure 4 Stereoscopic exploded view of the locking assembly in an embodiment of the identification plate of the present utility model;
[0021] Figure 5 Stereoscopic half-sectional view of an embodiment of the identification plate of the present utility model;
[0022] Figure 6 Cross-sectional view schematic diagram of an embodiment of the identification plate of the present utility model when the locking block is in the first position;
[0023] Figure 7Schematic cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the identification plate of the present utility model when the locking block is in the second position;
[0024] Figure 8 Schematic perspective view of the locking block in an embodiment of the identification plate of the present utility model;
[0025] Figure 9 Schematic cross-sectional view of the frame in an embodiment of the identification plate of the present utility model.
[0026] Explanation of reference numerals:
[0027] 100 - Frame; 100a - First housing part; 100b - Second housing part; 110 - Slot; 120 - Guide protrusion; 130 - Plug hole; 140 - Clearance groove; 150 - Information display board;
[0028] 200 - Indicator board; S1 - First indication surface; S2 - Second indication surface; 210 - Locking groove;
[0029] 300 - Locking assembly; 310 - Locking block; 311 - First mating part; 312 - Second mating part; 313 - Guide groove; 320 - Reset member; 330 - Driving assembly; 331 - Lock core; 332 - Rotating shaft; 3321 - Eccentric protrusion; 333 - Code chip;
[0030] 400 - Plug;
[0031] 500 - Mounting plate.
[0032] The realization, functional features and advantages of the object of the present utility model will be further described with reference to the embodiments and the accompanying drawings. Detailed implementation manners
[0033] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0034] It should be noted that all directional indications such as up, down, left, right, front, back... in the embodiments of the present utility model are only used to explain the relative position relationship and movement conditions between components in a specific posture as shown in the accompanying drawings. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.
[0035] In addition, the descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the present utility model are only for descriptive purposes, and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. Additionally, the technical solutions between various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of those of ordinary skill in the art to implement. When the combination of technical solutions results in contradictions or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present utility model.
[0036] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional exploded schematic view of an embodiment of the status indicator sign of the present utility model. The status indicator sign includes a frame 100, an indicator board 200, and a locking assembly 300.
[0037] The frame 100 includes a slot 110. The indicator board 200 includes opposite first indicator surface S1 and second indicator surface S2. The indicator board 200 can be inserted into the slot 110 and has a first insertion state and a second insertion state.
[0038] Figure 2 This is a front view schematic of an embodiment of the identification sign of the present utility model in the first insertion state, Figure 3 This is a front view schematic of an embodiment of the identification sign of the present utility model in the second insertion state. In the first insertion state, the first indicator surface S1 is exposed outward for indicating the operating state. In the second insertion state, the second indicator surface S2 is exposed outward for indicating the maintenance state.
[0039] The locking assembly 300 is disposed on the frame 100. The locking assembly 300 can at least lock the indicator board 200 in the first insertion state, such that the indicator board 200 in the first insertion state is limited in the slot 110.
[0040] For the status indicator sign according to the embodiment of the present utility model, the frame 100 includes a slot 110, the indicator board 200 includes opposite first indicator surface S1 and second indicator surface S2. In the first insertion state, the first indicator surface S1 is exposed outward for indicating the operating state. In the second insertion state, the second indicator surface S2 is exposed outward for indicating the maintenance state. Therefore, the status indicator sign of the embodiment of the present utility model can correctly indicate two states (operating state and maintenance state) of on-site maintenance work. The status indicator sign further includes a locking assembly 300. The locking assembly 300 can at least lock the indicator board 200 in the first insertion state, such that the indicator board 200 in the first insertion state is limited in the slot 110, thereby ensuring that the status indicator sign can lock the indication state when indicating the operating state, and can only change its indication state after confirmation of unlocking, improving the safety of staff during maintenance work.
[0041] The frame 100 can be fixedly installed on the maintenance work site of the power system or on the power equipment of the power system. In some embodiments, the frame 100 is fixedly connected to the maintenance work site or the power equipment through fasteners. In some other embodiments, the frame 100 can also be fixedly connected to the maintenance work site or the power equipment by means of adhesives, magnetic attraction, etc. Therefore, this status indicator can be locally deployed at the work site or on the power equipment, without the need to carry and deploy it during maintenance operations, and without the need to retrieve it after the maintenance is completed, reducing the workload and improving the convenience of the maintenance work.
[0042] Such as Figure 1 、 2 、3, 5, 6, 7, in this embodiment, for example, the text content such as "running" is set on the first indication surface S1 to indicate the running state, and the text content such as "working" is set on the second indication surface S2 to indicate the maintenance state.
[0043] In some embodiments, at least one side edge of the indicator board 200 is provided with a locking groove 210. When the indicator board 200 is in the first insertion state, the locking component 300 cooperates with the locking groove 210 during locking, so that the indicator board 200 is limited in the slot 110.
[0044] The indicator board 200 can realize the switching of the indication state by switching between the first insertion state and the second insertion state, making the process of switching the indication state of the status indicator board more simple and easy to operate.
[0045] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional exploded view of the locking component 300 in an embodiment of the identification sign of the present utility model. Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional half-sectional view of an embodiment of the identification sign of the present utility model. In some embodiments, the locking component 300 includes a locking block 310, a reset member 320, and a driving component 330.
[0046] The locking block 310 is slidably installed on the frame 100. The locking block 310 has a first position and a second position. In the first position, the locking block 310 cooperates with the locking groove 210 to limit the indicator board 200. In the second position, the locking block 310 is separated from the locking groove 210 to release the limitation on the indicator board 200.
[0047] The reset member 320 is connected to the locking block 310 and is used to reset the locking block 310 to the first position. The driving component 330 is installed on the frame 100, and the driving component 330 is used to drive the locking block 310 to switch from the first position to the second position during unlocking.
[0048] Figure 6 It is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the identification sign of the present utility model when the locking block 310 is in the first position. Figure 7This is a schematic cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the identification plate of the present utility model when the locking block 310 is in the second position. Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional schematic view of the locking block 310 in an embodiment of the identification plate of the present utility model. In some embodiments, the locking block 310 includes a first mating portion 311 and a second mating portion 312. As Figure 6 , in the first position, the first mating portion 311 is inserted into the locking groove 210. As Figure 7 , in the second position, the first mating portion 311 exits the locking groove 210. For the second mating portion 312, the driving assembly 330 can cooperate with the second mating portion 312 to drive the locking block 310 to switch from the first position to the second position.
[0049] In some embodiments, the driving assembly 330 includes a lock core 331 and a rotating shaft 332. The lock core 331 is installed on the frame 100. The rotating shaft 332 is connected to the lock core 331. The lock core 331 can drive the rotating shaft 332 to rotate when locking and unlocking. The rotating shaft 332 is provided with an eccentric protrusion 3321. During the process of the lock core 331 switching from locking to unlocking, the eccentric protrusion 3321 abuts against the second mating portion 312 to drive the locking block 310 to switch from the first position to the second position.
[0050] In some embodiments, the lock core 331 is a mechanical lock core. In some embodiments, the lock core 331 is an electronic lock core. The lock core 331 can cooperate with a key to unlock the lock core 331 through the key. In the above embodiments, by providing the lock core 331, the unlocking keys matching multiple status indicators have a unified specification, improving the unity of the management of status indicators and the maintenance work site. The structure of the lock core 331 is stable and reliable, not easily damaged, improving the reliability of the use of the status indicator.
[0051] Figure 9 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the frame 100 in an embodiment of the identification plate of the present utility model. In this embodiment, the frame 100 has a guiding protrusion 120 inside. As Figure 8 , in some embodiments, the locking block 310 further includes a guiding groove 313. The guiding protrusion 120 is located in the guiding groove 313 to slide under the guidance of the guiding groove 313. The guiding cooperation between the guiding groove 313 and the guiding protrusion 120 ensures the smooth sliding of the locking block 310 inside the frame 100.
[0052] In some embodiments, the frame 100 is provided with a plug hole 130. The status indicator further includes a plug 400. The plug 400 is installed at the plug hole 130. The reset member 320 is an elastic reset member, such as a spring. The elastic reset member elastically abuts between the plug 400 and the locking block 310. By providing the plug hole 130 and the plug 400, it is convenient for the production and processing of the frame 100 and avoids the detachment of the reset member 320.
[0053] In some embodiments, one end of the driving assembly 330 is exposed outside the frame 100, and a code chip 333 is provided at the end of the driving assembly 330 exposed outside the frame 100. The code chip 333 cooperates with an electronic key to achieve identity recognition and authentication of the status indicator. By providing the code chip 333, the identity and permission of the unlocking personnel can be recognized and confirmed, ensuring that the staff can reach the designated position to work and preventing misoperation.
[0054] In some embodiments, the frame 100 includes an installation cavity and a clearance groove 140 located at one side edge of the frame 100. The installation cavity is used to accommodate at least part of the structure of the locking assembly 300, and the clearance groove 140 communicates with the installation cavity. In this embodiment, the locking block 310 and the reset member 320 are installed in the installation cavity, and part of the driving assembly 330 extends into the installation cavity. The status indicator further includes a mounting plate 500, which is inserted into the clearance groove 140 and extends into the installation cavity. After the mounting plate 500 extends into the installation cavity, it is fixedly connected to the frame 100 through a detachable connecting member. At least part of the structure of the locking assembly 300 is clamped between the mounting plate 500 and the inner wall of the frame 100, realizing the installation of the locking assembly 300 on the frame 100. In this embodiment, the locking block 310 is clamped between the mounting plate 500 and the inner wall of the frame 100.
[0055] In some embodiments, the frame 100 further includes at least one information display board 150, and the information display board 150 is located on one side of the slot 110. The information display board 150 is a blank nameplate, which can be used to write device information, contact information or maintenance information.
[0056] In some embodiments, the frame 100 includes a first housing part 100a and a second housing part 100b which are separately arranged, the slot 110 extends from the first housing part 100a to the second housing part 100b, and the locking assembly 300 is arranged in the second housing part 100b. In this embodiment, information display boards 150 are respectively arranged on the first housing part 100a and the second housing part 100b.
[0057] The usage process of the status indicator will be described below.
[0058] Fix and install the frame 100 of the status indicator at a suitable position in the maintenance work site or electrical equipment. When it is necessary to indicate the normal operating state, insert the indicator plate 200 into the slot 110 in the first insertion state. At this time, the first indicating surface S1 is exposed outward, and the status indicator indicates the operating state. When preparing for maintenance, unlock the locking assembly 300 with a key. After unlocking, the indicator plate 200 can be slid out of the slot 110, and then the indicator plate 200 is flipped and inserted into the slot 110 in the second insertion state. At this time, the second indicating surface S2 is exposed outward, and the status indicator indicates the maintenance state. After the maintenance work is completed, slide the indicator plate 200 out of the slot 110 and insert it into the slot 110 in the first insertion state. At this time, the first indicating surface S1 is exposed outward, and the indicator plate 200 is limited and locked by the locking assembly 300, and the status indicator indicates the operating state.
[0059] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural transformation made by using the description and drawings of the present invention under the concept of the present invention, or directly / indirectly applied to other related technical fields, is included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A status indicator, characterized in that: include: a frame, the frame comprising a slot; An indicator plate, the indicator plate comprising a first indicator surface and a second indicator surface opposite to each other, the indicator plate being insertable in the slot and having a first insertion state and a second insertion state, in the first insertion state, the first indicator surface is exposed outwardly to indicate an operation state, and in the second insertion state, the second indicator surface is exposed outwardly to indicate an inspection state; A locking component is arranged on the frame, and the locking component can at least lock the indicator sign in the first insertion state, so that the indicator sign in the first insertion state is limited to the slot.
2. The status indicator as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: A locking groove is provided on at least one side edge of the indicator plate. When the indicator plate is in the first insertion state, the locking assembly cooperates with the locking groove during locking, so that the indicator plate is limited in the slot.
3. The status indicator as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The locking assembly comprises: A locking block, the locking block is slidably mounted on the frame, the locking block has a first position and a second position, in the first position, the locking block cooperates with the locking groove to limit the sign, in the second position, the locking block is separated from the locking groove to release the limit on the sign; a reset member, connected to the locking block, and used to reset the locking block to the first position; A driving assembly is installed on the frame, and the driving assembly is used to drive the locking block to switch from the first position to the second position when unlocking.
4. The status indicator as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The locking block comprises: a first matching portion, wherein in the first position, the first matching portion is inserted into the locking groove, and in the second position, the first matching portion is withdrawn from the locking groove; The second matching portion, the driving assembly can match with the second matching portion to drive the locking block to switch from the first position to the second position.
5. The status indicator as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The drive assembly comprises: A lock cylinder mounted on the frame; A rotating shaft is connected to the lock core, and the lock core can drive the rotating shaft to rotate when locking and unlocking. The rotating shaft is provided with an eccentric protrusion, and when the lock core switches from locking to unlocking, the eccentric protrusion abuts against the second matching part to drive the locking block to switch from the first position to the second position.
6. The status indicator as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The frame is provided with a guide protrusion inside, and the locking block further comprises a guide groove, wherein the guide protrusion is located in the guide groove so as to slide under the guidance of the guide groove.
7. The status indicator as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The frame is provided with a plug hole, the status indicator also includes a plug, the plug is installed at the plug hole, the reset member is an elastic reset member, and the elastic reset member elastically abuts between the plug and the locking block.
8. The status indicator as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: One end of the driving component is exposed outside the frame, and a code piece is arranged at the end of the driving component exposed outside the frame.
9. The status indicator as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The frame further comprises at least one information display plate, and the information display plate is located at one side of the slot.
10. The status indicator as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The frame includes a first shell portion and a second shell portion which are separately arranged, the slot extends from the first shell portion to the second shell portion, and the locking assembly is arranged in the second shell portion.