Flange placing rack
By designing flange storage racks that support and separate profiles, the problems of low flange storage efficiency and inconvenient retrieval were solved, achieving space saving and convenient operation.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423284027.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-30
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-30
AI Technical Summary
Existing technologies suffer from low flange storage efficiency, insufficient space utilization, and inconvenient retrieval, especially when a large number of flanges are required, making operation complex.
Design a flange placement rack, including support profiles and partition profiles to form placement space, which is fixedly connected by connecting components. It is suitable for flanges of different types and sizes. The support profiles are provided with long grooves to facilitate installation and reduce weight.
It improves the storage efficiency of flanges, saves space, and makes them easy to access, adapting to the needs of flanges of different sizes and types.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of thermal vacuum experimental equipment, and in particular to a flange placement rack. Background Technology
[0002] In thermal vacuum testing, applying electricity to the test product is a crucial step in simulating the extreme conditions of the space environment. During this process, depending on the specific test requirements, different numbers, types, and sizes of through-cabin flanges may be needed to achieve electrical connections. As the complexity of the tests increases, the number and types of flanges also increase. Currently, flanges are typically placed on foam boards, which are then stored on shelves. While this method provides some protection for the flanges, the limited number of flanges that can be placed on each foam board results in low overall space utilization, especially when storing a large number of flanges. Furthermore, when a specific flange needs to be selected, operators must search for it one by one, which is inconvenient. Therefore, how to effectively improve the storage efficiency of flanges while ensuring their easy access is a pressing technical problem that needs to be solved in this field. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a space-saving and easy-to-use flange rack.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a flange placement rack, including a placement layer, the placement layer including a main component, the main component including a supporting profile and a dividing profile, and a plurality of dividing profiles being spaced apart along the length direction of the supporting profile to form a placement space for placing flanges.
[0005] Optionally, the placement layer includes a connecting component, and the number of supporting profiles is at least two, with each partition profile being fixedly connected to at least two supporting profiles via the connecting component.
[0006] Optionally, the connecting assembly includes a support member, which includes a first connecting plate fixedly connected to the support profile, a second connecting plate fixedly connected to the partition profile, and a reinforcing rib connected between the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate.
[0007] Optionally, the support profile is columnar and has a long groove along its length for fasteners to pass through. The two ends of the long groove form openings, so that the long groove penetrates the support profile along its length.
[0008] Optionally, the support profile includes a core and support portions surrounding the core, with elongated grooves formed between adjacent support portions.
[0009] Optionally, the core includes a plurality of first connecting arms extending radially outward from its edge, and a support portion is located outside the first connecting arms and integrally connected to the first connecting arms. The support portion includes two mutually perpendicular support plates and two second connecting arms perpendicular to the support plates, the two second connecting arms being mutually perpendicular and forming a rectangular cutout between them and the two support plates.
[0010] Optionally, the end of the support profile is provided with two positioning plates, which are used to define the angle of the fastener relative to the support profile. The support member is provided with connecting holes for the fastener to pass through and positioning blocks, which are located on opposite sides of the connecting holes and between the two positioning plates, to define the relative position of the support member and the support profile.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this utility model has the following advantages: the flange placement rack of this utility model can save space and is convenient to use by placing the flange in the placement space formed by the supporting profile and the dividing profile. Attached Figure Description
[0012] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0013] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the flange placement rack of this utility model.
[0014] Figure 2 This is a partial schematic diagram of the main components of this utility model.
[0015] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the main components of this utility model.
[0016] Figure 4 This is a partial schematic diagram of the main component of this utility model from another perspective.
[0017] In the picture:
[0018] 1-Placement layer;
[0019] 2-Main body component; 21-Supporting profile; 22-Separating profile; 23-Long groove; 231-Opening; 232-Positioning plate; 24-Core part; 25-Supporting part; 251-First connecting arm; 252-Second connecting arm; 253-Hollowed-out part; 254-Supporting plate;
[0020] 3-Connecting component; 31-Supporting member; 311-First connecting plate; 312-Second connecting plate; 313-Reinforcing rib; 314-Connecting hole; 315-Positioning block;
[0021] 4-Supporting column;
[0022] 5-Flange. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The specific embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the description of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0024] The terms “upper,” “lower,” “top,” “bottom,” “inner,” and “outer” indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship that the product is usually placed in during use. They are used only for the convenience of description and simplification, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0025] The terms “first”, “second”, etc., are used merely to distinguish elements with similar properties, not to indicate or imply relative importance or a specific order.
[0026] The terms “including,” “comprising,” or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, which includes not only the elements listed but also other elements not expressly listed.
[0027] Please see Figure 1 This utility model provides a flange placement rack, including support columns 4 and placement layers 1. The support columns 4 are fixedly connected to the placement layers 1, wherein the support columns 4 support the placement layers 1, and the placement layers 1 place flanges 5. The number of support columns 4 is at least two, and optionally, the number of support columns 4 is four, preferably arranged in pairs opposite each other. When there are two support columns 4, the width of a single support column 4 can be greater than the width of four support columns 4, allowing the support columns 4 to be placed stably on the ground. The number of placement layers 1 can be one or more. In one example, there are three placement layers 1, arranged sequentially along the length of the support columns 4, saving space and facilitating use.
[0028] Please see Figure 2In one example, the placement layer 1 includes a main component 2 and a connecting component 3. The main component 2 includes a support profile 21 and a partition profile 22. The support profile 21 is detachably connected to the partition profile 22 via the connecting component 3. By adjusting the spacing between two adjacent partition profiles 22, it can accommodate flanges 5 of different types and sizes, facilitating placement and retrieval. Understandably, the partition profile 22 and the support profile 21 can also be fixedly connected by fasteners, snap-fit connections, welding, or riveting.
[0029] Specifically, the number of support profiles 21 can be one or more. Optionally, there are two support profiles 21 arranged in parallel. Each support profile 21 is fixed to two support columns 4 at both ends by fasteners, snap-fit connections, or other methods. Several partition profiles 22 are arranged at intervals along the length of the support profiles 21, forming a placement space between adjacent partition profiles 22 for placing the flange 5. By storing the flange 5 in the placement space of the flange rack, it is convenient to place and retrieve, and space utilization is improved. Optionally, the partition profiles 22 and support profiles 21 are approximately perpendicular, and the partition profiles 22 are positioned above the support profiles 21. The spacing between adjacent partition profiles 22 is approximately the same as or slightly greater than the thickness of the flange 5, which helps to stably place the flange 5 in the placement space.
[0030] Please see Figure 3 In one example, the connecting component 3 includes a support member 31 and fasteners, with the support member 31 fixedly connected to the main component 2 via the fasteners. Optionally, each support member 31 is located below a corresponding partition profile 22 and connected to both the support profile 21 and the partition profile 22, allowing the partition profile 22 to be fixedly connected to the support profile 21 via the support member 31. Specifically, the support member 31 is located between two support profiles 21 and has a surface connected to both the support profile 21 and the partition profile 22, placing the support member 31 within the space enclosed by the support profile 21 and the partition profile 22, which helps save space.
[0031] The main component 2 is preferably made of aluminum alloy profile. Because aluminum alloy is relatively soft, it is easy to process through cutting, drilling and other processes. In addition, aluminum alloy profile is lightweight, which makes it easy to handle and install. It is also convenient to move or adjust the position of the flange mounting bracket. Furthermore, it is easy to assemble using support parts 31, bolts or clips. Taking advantage of the ease of processing and installation of aluminum alloy profile, it further facilitates on-site installation and disassembly.
[0032] In some embodiments, the support profile 21 is prismatic and has an elongated groove 23 along its length. The elongated groove 23 is for fasteners to pass through, and the elongated groove 23 can reduce the weight of the support profile 21, which is beneficial for weight reduction. Optionally, the support profile 21 is a rectangular prism in general, including a core portion 24 and support portions 25 located around the core portion 24. The elongated groove 23 is formed between adjacent support portions 25, so that the elongated groove 23 penetrates the support profile 21 along its length. Openings 231 are formed at both ends of the elongated groove 23. When assembling the placement layer 1, the fastener can be slid into the elongated groove 23 through the openings of the elongated groove 23 and slide along the elongated groove 23, so that the fastener can stop at any position of the elongated groove 23, and the corresponding components to be fixed, namely the support member 31 and the partition profile 22, can be fixed at any position of the support profile 21.
[0033] Please refer to further information. Figure 4 The core portion 24 is generally rectangular or cylindrical, and includes several first connecting arms 251 extending radially outward from the edge of the core portion 24. A support portion 25 is located outside the first connecting arms 251 and is integrally connected to them. The cross-section of the support portion 25 is generally triangular, and it includes two mutually perpendicular support plates 254 and two second connecting arms 252 perpendicular to the support plates 254. The two second connecting arms 252 are perpendicular to each other and form a rectangular cutout 253 between themselves and the two support plates 254, which can reduce the weight of the support profile 21. Furthermore, the two second connecting arms 252 are connected to the first connecting arms 251 in a Y-shaped structure to ensure connection strength. In this embodiment, there are four first connecting arms 251 and four support portions 25; however, it is understood that the number of first connecting arms 251 and four support portions 25 is not limited to this.
[0034] Please continue reading. Figure 3 In some embodiments, the support member 31 includes a first connecting plate 311, a second connecting plate 312, and a reinforcing rib 313 connected between the first connecting plate 311 and the second connecting plate 312. The first connecting plate 311 and the second connecting plate 312 are perpendicular to each other and are fixedly connected to the support profile 21 and the partition profile 22 by means of fasteners, snap-fit connections, or welding. The reinforcing rib 313 can be fixedly connected to the first connecting plate 311 and the second connecting plate 312 by welding or fastener connection, or it can be integrally formed with the first connecting plate 311 and the second connecting plate 312. Optionally, the reinforcing rib 313 is triangular or trapezoidal in shape, which helps to improve the bending and torsional resistance of the support member 31, enhance the rigidity and stability of the connection, avoid stress concentration, and reduce weight.
[0035] Furthermore, the first connecting plate 311 and the second connecting plate 312 are respectively provided with connecting holes 314 for fasteners to pass through. The connecting holes 314 are preferably oblong holes. Since the distance from one end of the oblong hole to the other end is larger than its width, the bolt can move laterally within a certain range, thereby reducing the requirements for hole position accuracy during assembly and facilitating installation. Optionally, the fasteners are bolts, and the connecting assembly 3 also includes nuts. The nuts are pre-fixed to the support member 31 or the main assembly 2 by welding or riveting. The bolts pass through the elongated slot 23 and the connecting holes 314 and are fixedly connected to the nuts, fixing the partition profile 22 or the support member 31 to the support profile 21.
[0036] In one example, the support profile 21 is provided with two opposing positioning plates 232. Specifically, the support profile 21 extends from the ends of the two support plates 254 toward the core portion 24 to form two positioning plates 232, which are used to define the angle of the fastener relative to the support profile 21 for easy installation. Optionally, the two positioning plates 232 are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the support plates 254.
[0037] Optionally, the second connecting plate 312 of the support member 31 is provided with positioning blocks 315, which are preferably rectangular prisms. In one example, the second connecting plate 312 is provided with at least two opposing positioning blocks 315. Specifically, at least two positioning blocks 315 are located on opposite sides of the connecting hole 314, and the positioning blocks 315 are located between the two positioning plates 232 to define the relative position of the support member 31 and the support profile 21, which facilitates quick positioning and convenient installation.
[0038] The structure of the partition profile 22 is exactly the same as that of the support profile 21, and will not be described again here.
[0039] In summary, the flange placement rack of this utility model can save space and is convenient to use by placing flanges 5 through the placement layer 1; the supporting profile 21 and the dividing profile 22 are detachably connected by the connecting component 3, and the spacing between two adjacent dividing profiles 22 can be adjusted, so as to be suitable for flanges 5 of different types and sizes; the long grooves 23 provided by the supporting profile 21 and the dividing profile 22 facilitate installation and are conducive to weight reduction.
[0040] The above description is only a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A flange placement rack, characterized in that: The system includes a placement layer (1), which includes a main component (2), which includes a support profile (21) and a partition profile (22). A plurality of the partition profiles (22) are spaced apart along the length of the support profile (21) to form a placement space for placing the flange (5).
2. The flange placement rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The placement layer (1) includes a connecting component (3), and the number of the supporting profiles (21) is at least two. Each of the partition profiles (22) is fixedly connected to at least two of the supporting profiles (21) through the connecting component (3).
3. The flange placement rack according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting component (3) includes a support member (31), which includes a first connecting plate (311) fixedly connected to the supporting profile (21), a second connecting plate (312) fixedly connected to the separating profile (22), and a reinforcing rib (313) connected between the first connecting plate (311) and the second connecting plate (312).
4. The flange placement rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support profile (21) is columnar and has long grooves (23) along its length for fasteners to pass through.
5. The flange placement rack according to claim 4, characterized in that: The long groove (23) forms openings (231) at both ends, so that the long groove (23) penetrates the support profile (21) along the length direction of the support profile (21).
6. The flange placement rack according to claim 4, characterized in that: The support profile (21) includes a core (24) and support portions (25) located around the core (24), with the elongated groove (23) formed between adjacent support portions (25).
7. The flange placement rack according to claim 6, characterized in that: The core (24) includes a plurality of first connecting arms (251) extending radially outward from its edge, and the support (25) is located outside the first connecting arms (251) and is integrated with the first connecting arms (251).
8. The flange placement rack according to claim 6, characterized in that: The support part (25) includes two mutually perpendicular support plates (254) and two second connecting arms (252) perpendicular to the support plates (254). The two second connecting arms (252) are perpendicular to each other and form a rectangular cutout (253) between them and the two support plates (254).
9. The flange placement rack according to claim 3, characterized in that: The end of the support profile (21) is provided with two positioning plates (232), which are used to limit the angle of the fastener relative to the support profile (21).
10. The flange placement rack according to claim 9, characterized in that: The support member (31) is provided with a connecting hole (314) for fasteners to pass through and a positioning block (315). The positioning block (315) is located on opposite sides of the connecting hole (314) and between the two positioning plates (232) to define the relative position of the support member (31) and the support profile (21).