Safety protection fence suitable for robot automation equipment and universal manufacturing equipment

A customizable safety barrier system with integrated surveillance and alarms addresses the inflexibility and cost issues of existing barriers, enhancing safety and efficiency in machine automation and manufacturing environments.

CN223104304UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-15SICHUAN NEWSET IND ROBOT MFG CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421727196.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-19
Publication Date
2025-07-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-19

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Technical Problem

The existing safety protection fences are not flexible in robot automation equipment and general manufacturing equipment, cannot adapt to different production line layouts, and are costly or have high false alarm rates.

Method used

A safety protection fence including columns, beams, sliding doors, surveillance cameras and alarms was designed. Combined with explosion-proof steel plates and light curtains, a solid barrier is formed through columns and beams, integrating monitoring and alarm functions to adapt to different equipment layouts and improve safety.

Benefits of technology

It enhances safety and flexibility, reduces accident risks, improves the monitoring efficiency and emergency response speed of the production process, extends the equipment life, reduces production interruptions, and improves production efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a safety protection fence suitable for robot automation equipment and universal manufacturing equipment, and relates to the technical field of protection fences. In order to solve the problems that an existing safety protection fence is insufficient in flexibility and cannot be arranged according to different production lines, the following technical scheme is provided: the safety protection fence comprises a plurality of stand columns and a plurality of groups of cross beams, the stand columns and the cross beams form a safety protection area, anti-explosion steel plates are arranged between the cross beams, and a sliding door is arranged between the two stand columns positioned at the front end; explosion-proof glass is arranged at an observation opening of the sliding door, and a safety door lock is arranged at a handle of the sliding door; a monitoring camera and an alarm are arranged on the top of the cross beam and are in communication connection with the control system. Position sensors are arranged at the side ends of the stand columns on the two sides of the sliding door and are in communication connection with the control system. The safety protection performance and flexibility are improved, and important safety guarantee is provided for production of robot automation equipment and universal manufacturing equipment.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of protective fences, and particularly relates to a safety protective fence applicable to robot automation equipment and general manufacturing equipment. Background Technique

[0002] With the advent of the Industrial 4.0 era, robot automation equipment and general manufacturing equipment are increasingly widely used in industrial production, greatly improving production efficiency and flexibility. However, the high-speed operation, high-precision operation of these devices, and potential mechanical moving parts pose safety hazards that cannot be ignored to operators and the surrounding environment. Therefore, designing and applying efficient and reliable safety protective fences has become a key measure to ensure production safety, reduce accident risks, and comply with occupational health and safety standards.

[0003] At present, there are various types of safety protective fences on the market, mainly including physical barrier fences, optoelectronic induction fences, and integrated safety systems. Physical barrier fences mainly build physical isolation through solid metal materials to prevent personnel from directly contacting the operating equipment, but they are less flexible and difficult to adapt to equipment layouts of different shapes and sizes. Optoelectronic induction fences use optoelectronic sensors such as infrared rays and lasers to monitor the fence area. Once an object invades the preset safe area, an alarm or shutdown signal is immediately triggered, but their cost is relatively high, and it is somewhat challenging to control the false alarm rate in complex environments. Content of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a safety protective fence applicable to robot automation equipment and general manufacturing equipment to solve the problem of insufficient flexibility of existing safety protective fences and their inability to adapt to different production line layouts.

[0005] The technical solution of the utility model to solve the above technical problems is as follows:

[0006] A safety protective fence applicable to robot automation equipment and general manufacturing equipment includes: a pre-buried cast concrete layer, a plurality of columns arranged on the top of the pre-buried cast concrete layer, and multiple groups of crossbeams connected between the columns. The columns and crossbeams are connected to form a safety protection area. An explosion-proof steel plate is provided between adjacent upper and lower crossbeams. A sliding door is provided between the two columns at the front end. An explosion-proof glass is provided at the observation port of the sliding door, and a safety door lock is provided at the handle of the sliding door; a safety light curtain is provided inside the sliding door and the maintenance passage. When a person or an object passes through, the power supply is automatically cut off to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment;

[0007] Monitoring cameras and alarms are respectively provided at the tops of the crossbeams, and the monitoring cameras and alarms are respectively communicatively connected to a control system.

[0008] Preferably, position sensors are provided at the side ends of the columns on both sides of the sliding door, and the position sensors are communicatively connected to the control system.

[0009] Preferably, a bottom foot cover is provided at the bottom of the column.

[0010] Preferably, a column top cap is provided at the top of the column.

[0011] Preferably, rollers are provided at the bottom of the sliding door, and the rollers are in rolling connection with the sliding door rail provided on the ground.

[0012] Preferably, a warning light is provided at the top of the column.

[0013] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] Enhanced safety protection: Through the combination of columns, cross beams and explosion-proof steel plates, a solid physical barrier is formed, effectively isolating the operating areas of robotic automation equipment and general manufacturing equipment, preventing unauthorized personnel from entering, and reducing the risk of accidents.

[0015] High flexibility: The design of the columns and cross beams of the fence is flexible and can be adjusted and customized according to different production line layouts and equipment sizes to meet the requirements of different application scenarios.

[0016] Intelligent monitoring and alarm: The integrated monitoring camera and alarm can monitor the conditions inside the fence in real time and automatically send out an alarm when an abnormal situation is detected, improving the monitoring efficiency of the production process and the emergency response speed.

[0017] Easy to maintain and manage: The structure of the fence is reasonably designed, easy to install and disassemble, facilitating daily maintenance and repair work. At the same time, the communication connection with the control system makes the management of the fence more convenient and efficient.

[0018] Environmental adaptability: A bottom foot cover is provided at the bottom of the column, which can effectively prevent the influence of factors such as ground moisture and corrosion on the stability of the fence; a column top cap is provided at the top of the column, which can protect the top of the column from the erosion of rainwater, dust, etc., extending the service life of the fence.

[0019] Improve production efficiency: By providing a safe and reliable protection environment, the production interruption and downtime caused by safety accidents are reduced, thereby improving production efficiency and economic benefits. Description of the Drawings

[0020] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structure diagram of Embodiment 1;

[0021] Figure 2 It is Figure 1 a partial enlarged view of A in

[0022] Figure 3 Stereo structure diagram of Embodiment 2;

[0023] Figures 1 to 3 The reference numerals shown in the figure are respectively represented as: column 1, cross beam 2, sliding door 3, roller 4, sliding door slide rail 5, embedded concrete layer 6, side door 7, handle 8. Specific implementation manners

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] Embodiment 1

[0026] Please refer to Figure 1 , the following are the specific implementation manners of the safety protection fence applicable to robot automation equipment and general manufacturing equipment in this patent, which describe in detail the installation and configuration methods of each component.

[0027] 1. Installation of column and cross beam

[0028] (1) Column installation: First, dig or drill holes at the predetermined positions to ensure that the depth is sufficient to accommodate the bottom of column 1. Then, vertically place column 1 in the holes and fix it using anchor bolts or concrete pouring to ensure that the column is stable without shaking. A bottom cover should be installed at the bottom of column 1 to protect the bolts or concrete from being damaged by external factors.

[0029] (2) Cross beam connection: According to the design dimensions and shape of the fence, connect multiple groups of cross beams 2 between columns 1 by welding, bolt connection or other suitable fixing methods. The installation of cross beam 2 should ensure horizontal and stable to form a complete safety protection area.

[0030] 2. Setting of explosion-proof steel plate and sliding door

[0031] (3) Explosion-proof steel plate installation: Install the explosion-proof steel plate between the upper and lower adjacent cross beams 2 according to safety requirements. The explosion-proof steel plate should be firmly fixed on the cross beam to provide an additional protective layer to prevent the penetration of dangerous factors such as sparks and flying objects.

[0032] (4) Sliding door installation: As Figure 2As shown in the figure, a sliding door 3 is installed between two front-end columns 1. The sliding door 3 should be equipped with rollers 4 and a sliding door rail 5. A concrete layer 6 can be pre-buried at the bottom of the fence to increase stability. An explosion-proof glass is installed at the observation port of the sliding door 3 to allow the line of sight to penetrate while maintaining safety protection. A safety door lock or access control is set at the handle 8 of the sliding door 3 to ensure that only authorized personnel can open it.

[0033] (5) Side door installation: To facilitate the staff to enter the inner area of the fence from different workstations as a maintenance passage, side doors 7 can be installed on both sides of the fence respectively. The side doors 7 can also be set with safety door locks or access control to ensure that only authorized personnel can open them.

[0034] 3. Integration of monitoring and alarm systems

[0035] (5) Installation of safety light curtain, monitoring camera and alarm: A safety light curtain is provided on the inner side of the maintenance passage of the sliding door 3 and the side door 7. When a person or an object passes through, the power supply is automatically cut off. On the top of the cross beam 2, monitoring cameras are installed according to monitoring requirements to cover the entire safety protection area. At the same time, an alarm is installed to issue an alarm when an abnormal situation is detected. The monitoring cameras and alarms should be communicatively connected to the control system to achieve remote monitoring and automatic alarm functions.

[0036] 4. Improvement of safety and auxiliary functions

[0037] (6) Setting of position sensors: Position sensors are installed at the side ends of the columns 1 on both sides of the sliding door 3 to detect the opening and closing states of the sliding door. The position sensors are communicatively connected to the control system to monitor the usage of the sliding door in real time and take corresponding safety measures.

[0038] (7) Installation of column top caps and warning lights: Column top caps are installed on the tops of the columns 1 to protect the tops of the columns from external factors such as rain and dust. At the same time, warning lights are installed on the tops of the columns or at prominent positions of the fence to remind people to pay attention to the dangerous area and enhance safety awareness.

[0039] The electronic devices such as safety light curtains, monitoring cameras, alarms, position sensors and control systems in this embodiment are all commercially available existing technologies. The communication connection methods include but are not limited to: 4G, 5G, WiFi, Bluetooth, etc.

[0040] Embodiment 2

[0041] In actual production, a part of the wall already exists on one side of some workstation areas. In this case, a part of the wall can be used as the area of the fence, and the other parts without walls can be surrounded by fences, as Figure 3 shown.

[0042] Through the above specific embodiments, the safety protection fence in this patent not only has a stable structure and effective safety protection function, but also integrates intelligent functions such as monitoring and alarming, improving the safety and efficiency in the production process.

[0043] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A safety protection fence applicable to robot automation equipment and general manufacturing equipment, characterized in that, Including: A pre-embedded concrete layer (6), a plurality of columns (1) arranged on the top of the pre-embedded concrete layer (6), and multiple groups of cross beams (2) detachably connected between the columns (1). The columns (1) and the cross beams (2) are connected to form a safety protection area. An explosion-proof steel plate is provided between the upper and lower adjacent cross beams (2). A sliding door (3) is provided between the two columns (1) at the front end. An explosion-proof glass is provided at the observation port of the sliding door (3), and a safety door lock is provided at the handle (8) of the sliding door (3); a safety light curtain is provided inside the sliding door and the maintenance passage; Monitoring cameras and alarms are respectively provided on the tops of the cross beams (2). The safety light curtain, the monitoring cameras and the alarms are respectively communicatively connected to a control system.

2. The safety protection fence applicable to robotic automation equipment and general manufacturing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Position sensors are provided on the side ends of the columns (1) on both sides of the sliding door (3), and the position sensors are communicatively connected to the control system.

3. The safety protection fence applicable to robotic automation equipment and general manufacturing equipment according to claim 1, wherein A bottom foot cover is provided at the bottom of the column (1).

4. The safety protection fence applicable to robot automation equipment and general manufacturing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, A column top cap is provided at the top of the column (1).

5. The safety protection fence applicable to robot automation equipment and general manufacturing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Rollers (4) are provided at the bottom of the sliding door (3), and the rollers (4) are in rolling connection with a sliding door rail (5) arranged on the ground.

6. The safety protection fence applicable to robot automation equipment and general manufacturing equipment according to claim 1, wherein A warning light is provided at the top of the column (1).