External security platform for combined flow cooling tower
By installing an external security platform on the side of the cooling tower, the problems of inconvenient maintenance and safety hazards at the top of the traditional cooling tower are solved, achieving the effect of reducing height and improving maintenance convenience.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520126985.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-20
AI Technical Summary
Traditional cooling tower security platforms are installed on the top of the tower, which increases the overall height of the cooling tower, limits the space on the top of the tower, makes maintenance inconvenient, and poses safety hazards.
An external security platform, including ladder components, cage components, maintenance platform components, and fence components, is installed on the side of the cooling tower to provide a safe and convenient maintenance environment.
The overall height of the cooling tower has been reduced, providing sufficient space for movement, improving the safety and convenience of maintenance, and ensuring structural stability and reliability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of cooling tower technology, specifically an external security platform for a composite flow cooling tower. Background Technology
[0002] Cooling towers are commonly used equipment in industrial production to cool hot water for reuse. Traditional cooling tower safety platforms are typically installed at the top of the tower, requiring maintenance personnel to climb to the top via a side ladder. However, this design has the following problems:
[0003] 1. The increased overall height of the cooling tower leads to a more complex structure and higher costs;
[0004] 2. The space at the top of the tower is limited, and there are usually not enough walkways or maintenance platforms, making it difficult for maintenance personnel to move around and operate.
[0005] 3. Maintenance personnel need to climb to the top of the tower, which poses certain safety hazards.
[0006] To address the aforementioned issues, this invention proposes an external security platform installed on the side of a cooling tower. This platform reduces the overall height of the cooling tower and provides sufficient space for maintenance personnel, thereby improving the safety and convenience of maintenance. Utility Model Content
[0007] To address the above problems, this utility model provides an external security platform for composite flow cooling towers. By installing the security platform on the side of the cooling tower, the overall height of the cooling tower is reduced, while providing a safe and convenient maintenance environment for maintenance personnel.
[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0009] An external security platform for a composite flow cooling tower includes:
[0010] Ladder assembly, used to provide access for maintenance personnel to and from the cooling tower;
[0011] A protective cage assembly, installed on the ladder assembly, is used to protect the safety of maintenance personnel;
[0012] The maintenance platform component connects the cooling tower body and the ladder component, and is used to support maintenance personnel;
[0013] A fence assembly is installed around the maintenance platform assembly to prevent maintenance personnel from falling.
[0014] The platform support beam connects the fence assembly and the cooling tower body, and is used to support the maintenance platform assembly.
[0015] As a further improvement to the above solution, the ladder assembly is a segmented structure, including multiple ladders and ladder connectors. The ladder connectors are used to connect the upper and lower ladders and are connected to the cooling tower body through the ladder connecting assembly.
[0016] As a further improvement to the above solution, the cage assembly is made of long steel plates bent and welded, and is installed on the ladder assembly by bolts.
[0017] As a further improvement to the above solution, the maintenance platform component includes:
[0018] The first support beam is placed horizontally;
[0019] The second support beam connects to the cooling tower body on the side;
[0020] Several longitudinally placed third support beams;
[0021] The platform treads are erected above the first support beam, the second support beam, and the third support beam.
[0022] As a further improvement to the above solution, the first support beam, the second support beam and the third support beam are all sheet metal parts with inward bending on both sides and a C-shaped cross-section.
[0023] As a further improvement to the above solution, the platform tread is a flat plate with several drainage holes to prevent rainwater from accumulating on the top of the platform.
[0024] As a further improvement to the above solution, the fence assembly is composed of inwardly bent sheet metal parts and is bolted together to surround the maintenance platform assembly.
[0025] As a further improvement to the above solution, the platform support beam is welded from a round steel bar and angle steel at both ends, and is connected between the fence assembly and the cooling tower body to form a stable triangular support structure.
[0026] As a further improvement to the above solution, the maintenance platform component can be assembled from multiple sets to extend the length of the maintenance platform.
[0027] As a further improvement to the above solution, the inclination angle of the platform support beam is adjustable, which can be used to lengthen or shorten the width of the maintenance platform.
[0028] The external security platform of this utility model has the following advantages:
[0029] 1. The security platform is installed on the side of the cooling tower, reducing the overall height of the cooling tower;
[0030] 2. Maintenance personnel do not need to climb to the top of the tower, making maintenance more convenient and safer;
[0031] 3. The platform has a stable structure and can withstand large gravity, ensuring the safety of the maintenance process;
[0032] 4. The platform can be spliced and adjusted to meet the needs of cooling towers of different sizes. Attached Figure Description
[0033] Figure 1 This refers to cooling towers that previously included a security platform.
[0034] Figure 2 This invention relates to a composite flow cooling tower with an external security platform.
[0035] Figure 3 This utility model relates to an external security platform for a composite flow cooling tower.
[0036] Figure 4 For ladder connection components.
[0037] Figure 5 For ladder connectors.
[0038] Figure 6 An exploded view of the maintenance platform components.
[0039] Figure 7 It serves as a support beam for the platform.
[0040] In the diagram: 1-Ladder assembly; 2-Cage assembly; 3-Maintenance platform assembly; 4-Fence assembly; 5-Platform support beam; 11-Ladder connection assembly; 12-Ladder; 13-Ladder connector; 31-First support beam; 32-Second support beam; 33-Third support beam; 34-Platform step. Detailed Implementation
[0041] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution, the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the embodiments. The description in this part is only exemplary and explanatory, and should not be used to limit the scope of protection of the present invention in any way.
[0042] like Figures 2-7 As shown, the external security platform of this utility model includes:
[0043] Ladder assembly 1 is used to provide access for maintenance personnel to go up and down the cooling tower;
[0044] The cage assembly 2 is installed on the ladder assembly 1 to protect the safety of maintenance personnel.
[0045] Maintenance platform component 3 connects the cooling tower body and ladder component 1, and is used to support maintenance personnel;
[0046] Fence assembly 4 is installed around maintenance platform assembly 3 to prevent maintenance personnel from falling;
[0047] Platform support beam 5 connects fence assembly 4 and cooling tower body, and is used to support maintenance platform assembly 3.
[0048] As a preferred embodiment of the above, the ladder assembly 1 has a segmented structure, including multiple ladders 12 and ladder connectors 13. The ladder connectors 13 are used to connect the upper and lower ladders 12 and are connected to the cooling tower body through the ladder connection assembly 11.
[0049] As a preferred embodiment of the above, the cage assembly 2 is made of long steel plates bent and welded, and is installed on the ladder assembly 1 by bolts.
[0050] As a preferred embodiment of the above embodiments, the maintenance platform component 3 includes:
[0051] The first support beam 31 is placed horizontally;
[0052] The second support beam 32 connects to the cooling tower body on the side;
[0053] Several longitudinally placed third support beams 33;
[0054] Platform treads 34 are erected above the first support beam 31, the second support beam 32, and the third support beam 33.
[0055] As a preferred embodiment of the above, the first support beam 31, the second support beam 32 and the third support beam 33 are all sheet metal parts with inward bending on both sides and a C-shaped cross-section.
[0056] As a preferred embodiment of the above, the platform tread 34 is a flat plate with several drainage holes to prevent rainwater from accumulating on the top of the platform.
[0057] As a preferred embodiment of the above, the fence assembly 4 is composed of inwardly bent sheet metal parts and is connected by bolts to surround the maintenance platform assembly 3.
[0058] As a preferred embodiment of the above, the platform support beam 5 is welded from a round steel bar and angle steels at both ends, and is connected between the fence assembly 4 and the cooling tower body to form a stable triangular support structure.
[0059] As a preferred embodiment of the above, the maintenance platform component 3 may be composed of multiple sets spliced together to extend the length of the maintenance platform.
[0060] As a preferred embodiment of the above, the inclination angle of the platform support beam 5 is adjustable to lengthen or shorten the width of the maintenance platform.
[0061] The specific working principle of this utility model is as follows:
[0062] like Figure 2 and Figure 7As shown, this utility model discloses an external maintenance platform for a composite flow cooling tower, comprising a ladder assembly 1, a cage assembly 2, a maintenance platform assembly 3, a fence assembly 4, and platform support beams 5. The ladder assembly 1 can be made in sections for easy production and transportation. The ladder 12 is fixed in the middle by a ladder connector 13. A ladder connecting assembly 11 for connecting to the cooling tower is located below the ladder assembly 1. The ladder 12's steps are square hollow steel sections, bolted to the ladder. The cage assembly 2 is also bolted to the ladder assembly 1. The cage assembly 2 is made of long steel plates bent and welded, bolted to the ladder assembly 1. The maintenance platform assembly 3 consists of multiple support components and platform steps 34, with several platform support beams 5 connected to the bottom. Figure 7 The platform support beam 5 is a round steel of appropriate shape with angle steel welded to both ends, which is connected to the maintenance platform component 3 and the cooling tower body. It is triangular and has sufficient stability. When subjected to greater gravity, the force will be distributed to the cooling tower frame structure, thereby ensuring the safety of the maintenance process. The fence components 4 are all sheet metal parts that are bent inward and connected to each other by bolts. They surround the maintenance platform and also ensure safety.
[0063] Specifically, the maintenance platform component 3 includes a first support beam 31 placed horizontally;
[0064] The second support beam 32 connects to the cooling tower body on the side;
[0065] Several longitudinally placed third support beams 33;
[0066] Platform treads 34 are erected above the first support beam 31, the second support beam 32, and the third support beam 33.
[0067] The aforementioned support beams are all sheet metal parts with a C-shaped cross-section that bends inward on both sides. The aforementioned platform tread 34 is a flat plate with several drainage holes to prevent rainwater from accumulating on the top of the platform.
[0068] Similarly, multiple maintenance platform components 3 can be spliced together, extending the length of the maintenance platform.
[0069] Similarly, the inclination angle of the platform support beam 5 can be changed, thereby lengthening or shortening the width of the maintenance platform.
[0070] Similarly, the shape of the platform support beam 5 can be changed, such as by using channel steel or other materials, to achieve the same supporting effect.
[0071] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising," "including," and any other variations are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Specific examples have been used in this document to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present invention. These examples are merely for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of the present invention. The above descriptions are only preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be pointed out that, due to the limitations of written expression and the objective existence of infinite specific structures, those skilled in the art can make several improvements, modifications, or variations without departing from the principles of the present invention, and can also combine the above technical features in an appropriate manner. These improvements, modifications, variations, or combinations, or the direct application of the concept and technical solution of the present invention to other situations without modification, should all be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. An external security platform for a compound flow cooling tower, characterized in that, The utility model relates to a cooling tower maintenance platform, which comprises: a ladder assembly (1) for providing access for maintenance personnel to climb up and down the cooling tower; a safety cage assembly (2) mounted on the ladder assembly (1) for protecting the safety of the maintenance personnel; a maintenance platform assembly (3) connected to the cooling tower body and the ladder assembly (1) for carrying the maintenance personnel; a fence assembly (4) mounted around the maintenance platform assembly (3) for preventing the maintenance personnel from falling off; a platform support beam (5) connected between the fence assembly (4) and the cooling tower body for supporting the maintenance platform assembly (3).
2. The external security platform of claim 1, wherein, The ladder assembly (1) is of a sectional structure, comprising a plurality of ladders (12) and ladder connecting members (13) for connecting the ladders (12) and connecting to the cooling tower body through a ladder connecting assembly (11).
3. The external security platform of claim 1, wherein, The safety cage assembly (2) is made of a long steel plate which is bent and welded and mounted on the ladder assembly (1) through bolts.
4. The external security platform of claim 1, wherein, The maintenance platform assembly (3) comprises: a first support beam (31) laid horizontally; a second support beam (32) connected to the cooling tower body at the side edges; a plurality of third support beams (33) laid longitudinally; a platform deck (34) arranged above the first, second and third support beams (31, 32 and 33).
5. The external security platform of claim 4, wherein, The first, second and third support beams (31, 32 and 33) are all sheet metal pieces which are bent inward at both sides and have a C-shaped cross section.
6. The external security platform of claim 4, wherein, The platform deck (34) is a flat plate with a plurality of water leakage holes for preventing rainwater from accumulating on the top of the platform.
7. The external security platform of claim 1, wherein, The fence assembly (4) is composed of sheet metal pieces which are bent inward and connected through bolts and surrounds the maintenance platform assembly (3).
8. The external security platform of claim 1, wherein, The platform support beam (5) is made of a round steel and two angle steels welded at both ends and is connected between the fence assembly (4) and the cooling tower body to form a stable triangular support structure.
9. The external security platform of claim 1, wherein, The maintenance platform assembly (3) can be spliced by multiple groups to extend the length of the maintenance platform.
10. The external security platform of claim 1, wherein, The inclination angle of the platform support beam (5) can be adjusted to extend or shorten the width of the maintenance platform.