Iron tower climbing device
By using an electric flatbed cart and lifting platform structure, and utilizing sprockets and chains to drive threaded rods to increase the contact area, combined with hydraulic rods and scissor-type support arms to adjust the height, the problem of instability of existing devices on smooth ground has been solved, achieving efficient and safe tower climbing.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520096079.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-16
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-23
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-16
AI Technical Summary
Existing tower climbing devices are difficult to place stably on smooth ground, which can easily lead to workers falling.
It adopts an electric flatbed truck and lifting platform structure. Through the lifting components and stabilizing platform, the screw rod is driven to rotate by the meshing of sprockets and chains to increase the contact area with the ground. The height is adjusted by hydraulic rods and scissor-type support arms, and it is equipped with safety protection devices.
It improves the stability and safety of the climbing equipment, reduces the risk of workers falling, and enhances the efficiency and safety of tower climbing operations.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of iron tower climbing, and particularly relates to an iron tower climbing device. BACKGROUND
[0002] The electric tower is a tower-shaped building in the shape of a ladder or a triangle, and the height is usually 25-40 meters, and the electric tower is a steel frame structure, and when workers need to overhaul the electric tower, they usually need to climb the electric tower by means of a tower climbing device.
[0003] A high-voltage power transmission iron tower maintenance climbing device is disclosed in Chinese Patent No. CN215368592U, which comprises a bottom support, a fixed plate one connected to the bottom of the bottom support, a motor one connected to the right end of the fixed plate one, a turbine one connected to the rotating end of the motor one, a turbine two meshed at the top end of the turbine one, and a threaded sleeve connected to the top end of the turbine two.
[0004] However, the high-voltage power transmission iron tower maintenance climbing device disclosed in the application is placed on the ground only by the universal wheels of the bottom support, and the contact area between the bottom of the universal wheel and the ground is small, and when the ground is relatively smooth, it is difficult to stably place the climbing device only by the universal wheels, so that the climbing device is easily displaced by external forces, and the worker is prone to falling. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS
[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide an iron tower climbing device to solve the problems raised in the background.
[0006] To solve the above technical problems, the basic idea of the technical scheme adopted by the utility model is as follows:
[0007] An iron tower climbing device comprises an electric platform truck and a lifting plate, the lifting plate is located above the electric platform truck, a lifting assembly is arranged between the electric platform truck and the lifting plate, and a stabilizing platform is arranged on both sides of the electric platform truck.
[0008] The stabilizing platform is provided with a slot one and a slot two, the slot two is located above the slot one, the slot one and the slot two are in communication, a motor is arranged on the lower side of the slot one, two chain wheels one are arranged on the output shaft of the motor, two vertical circular grooves one are arranged on the stabilizing platform, the circular groove one penetrates through the slot two and the stabilizing platform, the slot one is located between the two circular grooves one, a threaded rod is slidably arranged in the circular groove one, a pad is arranged on the lower end surface of the threaded rod, a threaded cylinder is threadedly connected to the side of the threaded rod, the threaded cylinder is rotatably arranged in the slot two, a chain wheel two is arranged on the side of the threaded cylinder, and the chain wheel two and the corresponding chain wheel one are sleeved with a chain.
[0009] Optionally, the two protective covers are arranged on the upper side of the stable platform, the protective covers are communicated with the circular groove, the upper end of the threaded rod is located in the protective cover, a positioning strip is arranged on the inner wall of the protective cover, a groove is arranged on the upper end surface of the threaded cylinder, and the positioning strip is located in the groove.
[0010] Optionally, the lifting assembly comprises a shaft rod one rotatably arranged on the upper portion of the electric dolly, a shaft rod two movably arranged on the upper portion of the electric dolly and two scissor-type supporting arms, the shaft rod one and the shaft rod two are arranged between the two scissor-type supporting arms, two hydraulic rods are rotatably arranged on the periphery of the shaft rod one, and the output shafts of the hydraulic rods are rotatably arranged on the periphery of the shaft rod two.
[0011] Optionally, the upper side of the electric dolly and the lower side of the lifting plate are provided with two guide plates and four positioning plates, the positioning plates are sleeved on the periphery of the shaft rod one, the guide plates are horizontally provided with guide grooves, the guide grooves pass through the guide plates, and the shaft rod two passes through the two corresponding guide grooves.
[0012] Optionally, one end of the hydraulic rod is provided with a sleeve one, the sleeve one is sleeved on the periphery of the shaft rod one, the sleeve one is located between the two corresponding positioning plates, the output shaft of the hydraulic rod is fixedly connected with a sleeve two, and the sleeve two is sleeved on the periphery of the shaft rod two.
[0013] Optionally, the upper side of the lifting plate is provided with a fence, and a revolving door is hingedly arranged on one side of the fence.
[0014] Optionally, one side of the revolving door is provided with a circular groove three, one end of the circular groove three is provided with a circular groove four, the diameter of the circular groove four is larger than that of the circular groove three, a movable column one is rotatably arranged in the circular groove four, one end surface of the movable column one is provided with a movable column two rotatably arranged in the circular groove three, one end surface of the movable column two away from the movable column one is provided with a clamping plate, and one side of the fence is provided with an L-shaped limiting plate corresponding to the clamping plate.
[0015] Optionally, the lower side of the lifting plate is provided with a hand ladder, and the hand ladder is located directly below the revolving door.
[0016] After the above technical scheme is adopted, the present application has the following advantages compared with the prior art.
[0017] The chain wheel one and the chain wheel two are engaged with the chain, so that the motor work drives the two threaded cylinders to rotate at the same time, improves the consistency of the two threaded rods sliding up and down, and through the threaded cooperation of the threaded rods in the threaded cylinders, the threaded rods are driven to move upward or downward by the rotation of the threaded cylinders, the control of the cushion block contacting and supporting the ground is realized, the contact area between the threaded rods and the ground is increased by the cushion block, and the stability of the electric dolly when placed is improved.
[0018] The specific embodiments of the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0019] The drawings in the following description are only some embodiments, and other drawings can be obtained according to the drawings without creative labor for those skilled in the art. In the drawings:
[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic view of a three-dimensional structure;
[0021] Figure 2 is a schematic view of the cross-sectional structure of the stable platform.
[0022] In the drawings, the components represented by each reference numeral are listed as follows:
[0023] Base plate 1, stable platform 2, lifting assembly 3, lifting plate 4, motor 5, chain wheel one 6, threaded cylinder 7, chain wheel two 8, chain 9, threaded rod 10, protective cover 11, limiting strip 12, cushion block 13, hydraulic rod 14, fence 16, revolving door 17, hand ladder 18.
[0024] It should be noted that these drawings and written descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept of the present application in any way, but to illustrate the concept of the present application to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0025] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present application, not all. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor are within the scope of protection of the present application.
[0026] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present application more apparent and easy to understand, the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings and specific embodiments.
[0027] In modern communication, power and other fields, iron tower as a key infrastructure is widely distributed. Staff need to frequently climb the tower for equipment installation, maintenance, repair and other operations. The traditional tower climbing method has low efficiency, high safety risk and other problems. The emergence of tower climbing device greatly improves the conditions of tower climbing operation and improves the operation efficiency and safety. This paper will introduce the use scene and use of tower climbing device in detail.
[0028] There are various types of tower climbing devices, including electric, hydraulic, and mechanical types. Generally, they consist of climbing mechanisms, drive systems, safety protection devices, control systems, and other components. The climbing mechanism is designed to adapt to different types of towers, such as angle steel towers and steel pipe towers, and is securely attached to the tower through methods such as gripping and holding. The drive system provides the power for the device to ascend and descend, with electric types typically using motors, hydraulic types using hydraulic pumps, and mechanical types relying on mechanical transmission devices. Safety protection devices include safety belts, arresters, and emergency braking systems to ensure the safety of operators during tower climbing. The control system allows precise control over the device's speed, start and stop, and other functions.
[0029] The communication industry is rapidly developing, and base station equipment needs regular maintenance, software upgrades, and hardware replacements. For example, with the large-scale construction of 5G networks, many 4G base stations need to be upgraded and modified. Tower climbing devices can help maintenance personnel quickly and safely climb the tower. In some remote areas with communication base stations, transportation is not convenient, and traditional manual climbing is time-consuming and labor-intensive. The use of tower climbing devices can significantly improve work efficiency. For example, in mountainous areas, maintenance personnel used to spend 1-2 hours climbing the tower, but with the use of tower climbing devices, the time can be shortened to less than half an hour, greatly improving the timeliness of maintenance work.
[0030] During the construction of new communication base stations, tower climbing devices are essential for installing various equipment on the tower. From installing antennas, feed lines, to installing communication equipment cabinets, construction personnel can efficiently complete high-altitude work with the help of tower climbing devices. In cities, where base station construction sites are often located in high-rise buildings or densely populated areas, the use of tower climbing devices can reduce the impact on the surrounding environment while improving safety and efficiency during construction. For example, in newly built base stations in urban business districts, where space is limited, tower climbing devices can be flexibly moved on the tower, making it easier for construction personnel to install equipment and avoiding the difficulties caused by narrow spaces.
[0031] Power towers are widely distributed, and transmission lines need regular inspection to ensure the safety and stability of power transmission. Power workers can quickly reach various parts of the tower using tower climbing devices to check for tower material deformation, loose bolts, and damaged insulators. On ultra-high voltage transmission line towers, due to the high height of the tower, traditional climbing methods are not only dangerous but also inefficient. For example, for a 200-meter-high ultra-high voltage transmission tower, the use of tower climbing devices can enable inspection personnel to complete the climbing and inspection work in a short period of time, with work efficiency improved by several times compared to traditional climbing methods.
[0032] When transmission lines fail, such as lightning-induced insulator flickering, tower climbing devices can help rescue personnel quickly climb the tower to troubleshoot and repair the fault, reducing power outage time and ensuring the reliability of power supply.
[0033] With the development of broadcast television technology, such as the transition from analog signals to digital signals, broadcast television towers need to be upgraded accordingly. Tower climbing devices can help construction personnel install new transmitting equipment, adjust antenna positions, and promote technological progress in the broadcast television industry.
[0034] Meteorological monitoring towers are used to install various meteorological monitoring equipment, such as anemometers, wind direction indicators, and temperature sensors. Meteorological workers use tower climbing devices to regularly climb the tower to calibrate, maintain, and replace monitoring equipment. In some harsh environments such as high mountains and wilderness, the use of tower climbing devices can greatly reduce the labor intensity of workers and improve work efficiency. For example, in high-altitude areas, due to the thin air, manual climbing is extremely difficult, and tower climbing devices have become an important tool for meteorological workers to maintain equipment.
[0035] The installation of tower climbing devices needs to be strictly in accordance with the operating procedures. First, according to the type and structural characteristics of the tower, select the appropriate installation position to ensure that the device can be firmly attached to the tower. For angle steel towers, the climbing mechanism of the device is usually installed on the angle steel of the tower and fixed by a special clamp; for steel pipe towers, the adaptive steel pipe bottom clamp installation method needs to be used. During installation, ensure that all components are connected firmly, and the drive system, safety protection devices, etc. are installed correctly.
[0036] After installation, debugging work is needed. Debugging content includes checking the operation of the drive system, such as whether the motor speed is normal, whether the hydraulic system pressure is stable, etc.; testing the effectiveness of safety protection devices, such as whether the fall arrestor can work normally, whether the emergency braking system is sensitive, etc.; debugging the control system to ensure that the operator can accurately control the device's rising, falling, stopping, etc. During debugging, problems found need to be rectified in a timely manner to ensure that the device can operate normally.
[0037] Before using the tower climbing device, the operator needs to undergo professional training and be familiar with the operation method and safety precautions of the device. When operating, first connect the safety belt to the safety protection system of the device firmly, then start the device and slowly rise through the control system. During the rising process, the operator should always pay attention to the running state of the device and the surrounding environment to ensure safety. After reaching the work position, stop the device and perform the corresponding work. After the work is completed, follow the reverse process to descend to the ground.
[0038] The tower climbing device is equipped with perfect safety protection devices, which greatly reduces the safety risk of tower climbing operation. The fall arrestor, safety belt and other equipment effectively prevent the occurrence of falling accidents of the operator. At the same time, the stable operation of the device also reduces the shaking and fatigue of the operator during climbing, further improving the safety of the operation. According to statistics, the safety accident rate of tower climbing operation in the area using the tower climbing device is reduced by more than 80% compared with the traditional tower climbing method.
[0039] The tower climbing device needs to be regularly maintained. Before use every day, the operator needs to check the appearance of the device to see if there are loose, damaged parts, etc.; check if the lubricating oil of the driving system is sufficient, and add it in time if necessary; check if the performance of the safety protection device is normal. During use, if abnormal sound, vibration, etc. of the device is found, the use should be stopped immediately for inspection and repair.
[0040] The tower climbing device has a wide range of applications in communication, power, broadcasting and television, etc. It provides an efficient and safe way of climbing for tower-related operations. Although there are still some problems in the process of use, with the continuous development and improvement of technology, its performance will continue to improve, and its application range will continue to expand. In the future, the tower climbing device will develop towards intelligence, light weight and multi-function, bringing more convenience to tower operations and promoting the development of related industries. In practical application, we should continuously summarize experience, continuously improve and perfect the tower climbing device, so as to better serve the society.
[0041] Please refer to Figures 1-2 As shown in the figure, in the present embodiment, a tower climbing device is provided, which comprises an electric platform car 1 and a lifting plate 4, the lifting plate 4 is located above the electric platform car 1, a lifting assembly 3 is arranged between the electric platform car 1 and the lifting plate 4, and a stabilizing platform 2 is arranged on both sides of the electric platform car 1;
[0042] The stabilizing platform 2 is provided with a slot one and a slot two, the slot two is located above the slot one, the slot one and the slot two are in communication, a motor 5 is arranged on the lower side of the slot one, two chain wheels one 6 are arranged on the output shaft of the motor 5, two vertical circular grooves one are arranged on the stabilizing platform 2, the circular groove one penetrates through the slot two and the stabilizing platform 2, the slot one is located between the two circular grooves one, a threaded rod 10 is slidably arranged in the circular groove one, a pad 13 is arranged on the lower end surface of the threaded rod 10, a threaded cylinder 7 is threadedly arranged on the side of the threaded rod 10, the threaded cylinder 7 is rotatably arranged in the slot two, a chain wheel two 8 is arranged on the side of the threaded cylinder 7, a chain 9 is arranged around the chain wheel two 8 and the corresponding chain wheel one 6, and the chain wheel one 6 and the chain wheel two 8 are engaged with the chain 9.
[0043] The application of one aspect of the embodiment is: when climbing the tower, after the electric platform truck 1 is parked in a suitable position, the motor 5 is started to drive the chain wheel one 6 to rotate, the chain wheel one 6 drives the chain 9 to rotate, the chain 9 drives the chain wheel two 8 and the threaded cylinder 7 to rotate, the threaded cylinder 7 drives the threaded rod 10 to move downward to support the ground with the pad 13, and when the support is stable, the worker climbs onto the lifting plate 4, and then the lifting assembly 3 is started to push the lifting plate 4 and the worker to rise, so that the tower can be climbed. It should be noted that all electrical equipment involved in the present application can be powered by a battery or an external power source.
[0044] The chain wheel one 6 and the chain wheel two 8 are engaged with the chain 9, so that the motor 5 drives the two threaded cylinders 7 to rotate at the same time, improving the consistency of the up-and-down sliding of the two threaded rods 10. The threaded rod 10 is screwed into the threaded cylinder 7, so that the rotation of the threaded cylinder 7 can drive the threaded rod 10 to move upward or downward, realizing the control of the contact and support of the pad 13 with the ground. The pad 13 increases the contact area between the threaded rod 10 and the ground, improving the stability of the electric platform truck 1 when it is placed.
[0045] As shown in Figure 2 The upper side of the stable platform 2 of the embodiment is provided with two protective covers 11, the protective cover 11 is in communication with the circular groove one, the upper end of the threaded rod 10 is located in the protective cover 11, the inner wall of the protective cover 11 is provided with a positioning strip on the upper end face, and the threaded cylinder 7 is provided with a groove adapted to the positioning strip on the upper end face. The lower part of the positioning strip is located in the groove. The protective cover 11 reduces the probability of injury to the worker caused by the threaded rod 10 during work. The positioning strip and the groove cooperate to reduce the probability of the threaded cylinder 7 driving the threaded rod 10 to rotate, and improve the stability of the up-and-down sliding of the threaded rod 10.
[0046] As shown in Figure 1 The lifting assembly 3 of the embodiment includes two shaft rods one rotatingly fitted on the upper part of the electric platform truck 1, two shaft rods two movably fitted on the upper part of the electric platform truck 1, and two scissor-type support arms. The shaft rod one and the shaft rod two are both arranged between the two scissor-type support arms. The shaft rod one is provided with two hydraulic rods 14 rotatingly fitted on the corresponding shaft rod two. The hydraulic rod 14 output shaft is rotatingly fitted on the corresponding shaft rod two. The hydraulic rod 14 drives the shaft rod two to move close to or away from the shaft rod one, thereby driving the scissor-type support arm to lift or lower the lifting plate 4, realizing the adjustment of the position height of the lifting plate 4.
[0047] As shown in Figure 1As shown, the electric platform car 1 of the embodiment is provided with two guide plates and four positioning plates on the upper side and the lower side of the lifting plate 4, the positioning plates are sleeved on the one side of the shaft rod 1, the guide plates are transversely provided with guide grooves, the guide grooves pass through the guide plates, the shaft rod 2 passes through the two corresponding guide grooves, the stability of the shaft rod 1 is improved through the positioning plates, and the displacement direction and distance of the shaft rod 2 are limited through the guide grooves.
[0048] As shown, Figure 1 the hydraulic rod 14 of the embodiment is provided with a sleeve 1 at one end, the sleeve 1 is sleeved on the one side of the shaft rod 1, the sleeve 1 is located between the two corresponding positioning plates, the output shaft of the hydraulic rod 14 is fixedly connected with a sleeve 2, the sleeve 2 is sleeved on the one side of the shaft rod 2, the sleeve 1 and the sleeve 2 are matched with the shaft rod 1 and the shaft rod 2, so that the rotary connection between the hydraulic rod 14 and the shaft rod 1 and the shaft rod 2 is realized, and the probability that the extension of the hydraulic rod 14 and the movement of the shaft rod 1 and the shaft rod 2 affect each other is reduced.
[0049] As shown, Figure 1 the lifting plate 4 of the embodiment is provided with a fence 16 on the upper side, the fence 16 is hingedly connected with a revolving door 17 on one side, the safety of workers working is improved through the cooperation of the fence 16 and the revolving door 17, and the workers can conveniently enter and exit the fence 16 through the revolving door 17.
[0050] As shown, Figure 1 one end of the revolving door 17 of the embodiment is provided with a circular groove 3, the circular groove 3 is provided with a circular groove 4 at one end, the diameter of the circular groove 4 is greater than that of the circular groove 3, the circular groove 4 is rotatably connected with a movable column 1, the movable column 1 is provided with a movable column 2 rotatably connected in the circular groove 3 at one end face, the movable column 2 is provided with a clamping plate at the end face away from the movable column 1, one side of the fence 16 is provided with an L-shaped limiting plate corresponding to the clamping plate, the diameter of the circular groove 4 is greater than that of the circular groove 3, so that the probability that the movable column 1 is separated from the circular groove 3 is reduced, and the rotation of the revolving door 17 is limited through the clamping plate clamped on the L-shaped limiting plate.
[0051] As shown, Figure 1 the lower side of the lifting plate 4 of the embodiment is provided with a hand ladder 18, the hand ladder 18 is located directly below the revolving door 17, and the convenience of workers climbing when getting on and off the lifting plate 4 is improved through the hand ladder 18.
[0052] The utility model is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, any person should know that the structural changes made under the inspiration of the utility model, any technical scheme with the same or similar technical scheme as the utility model falls within the protection scope of the utility model. The utility model does not describe the technology, shape and structure part in detail, which is the known technology.
Claims
1. A tower climbing device, characterized by The utility model relates to an electric flat car (1) and a lifting plate (4) are provided with a lifting assembly (3) between the electric flat car (1) and the lifting plate (4), and a stable platform (2) is arranged on both sides of the electric flat car (1). The stable platform (2) is provided with a notch one and a notch two, the lower side of the notch one is provided with a motor (5), the output shaft of the motor (5) is provided with two chain wheels one (6), the stable platform (2) is vertically provided with two circular grooves one, the circular grooves one are slidably connected with threaded rods (10), the lower end surface of the threaded rods (10) is provided with a cushion block (13), the circumferential surface of the threaded rods (10) is threadedly connected with threaded cylinders (7), the circumferential surface of the threaded cylinders (7) is provided with chain wheels two (8), and the chain wheels two (8) and the corresponding chain wheels one (6) are sleeved with chains (9). The upper side of the stable platform (2) is provided with two protective covers (11), the upper end of the threaded rod (10) is located in the protective cover (11), the inner wall of the protective cover (11) is provided with a positioning strip on the upper end surface, and the upper end surface of the threaded cylinder (7) is provided with a groove matched with the positioning strip.
2. A tower climbing device according to claim 1, wherein The lifting assembly (3) comprises a shaft one rotatably connected to the upper portion of the electric flat car (1), a shaft two movably connected to the upper portion of the electric flat car (1) and two scissor type supporting arms, the shaft one and the shaft two are arranged between the two scissor type supporting arms, the circumferential surface of the shaft one is rotatably connected with two hydraulic rods (14), and the output shaft of the hydraulic rod (14) is rotatably connected to the circumferential surface of the corresponding shaft two.
3. A tower climbing device according to claim 1, wherein The upper side of the electric flat car (1) and the lower side of the lifting plate (4) are provided with two guide plates and four positioning plates, the positioning plates are sleeved on the circumferential surface of the corresponding shaft one, the guide plates are transversely provided with guide grooves, the guide grooves penetrate the guide plates, and the shaft two penetrates the corresponding two guide grooves.
4. A tower climbing device according to claim 3, wherein One end of the hydraulic rod (14) is provided with a sleeve one, the sleeve one is sleeved on the circumferential surface of the shaft one, the output shaft of the hydraulic rod (14) is fixedly connected with a sleeve two, and the sleeve two is sleeved on the circumferential surface of the shaft two.
5. A tower climbing device according to claim 4, wherein The upper side of the lifting plate (4) is provided with a fence (16), and the fence (16) is hingedly connected with a revolving door (17).
6. A tower climbing device according to claim 4, wherein One side of the revolving door (17) is provided with a circular groove three, one end of the circular groove three is provided with a circular groove four, the circular groove four is rotatably connected with a movable column one, one end surface of the movable column one is provided with a movable column two rotatably connected in the circular groove three, one end surface of the movable column two away from the movable column one is provided with a clamping plate, and one side of the fence (16) is provided with an L-shaped limiting plate corresponding to the clamping plate.
7. A tower climbing device according to claim 6, wherein The lower side of the lifting plate (4) is provided with a hand ladder (18), and the hand ladder (18) is located directly below the revolving door (17).
8. A tower climbing device according to claim 6, wherein
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Climbing device for maintenance of high-voltage transmission tower
CN215368592U