Climbing foot pin and foot pin assembly

By designing the connectors and fasteners for the climbing spikes, the problem of falling while climbing iron towers was solved, achieving greater safety and comfort.

CN223794123UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-13SHENZHEN POWER SUPPLY PLANNING DESIGN INST
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Application Number
CN202520125584.9
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

Technical Problem

Operators are prone to falling while climbing the tower's foot spikes, and current technology lacks effective fall prevention measures.

Method used

A climbing spike has been designed, including a connector and a fastener. The fastener has a fixing hole for engaging with a hook on the sole of the foot to increase the connection strength and for disengaging through a specific posture. The fastener has a bearing surface and a protrusion to improve stability and comfort.

Benefits of technology

By increasing the strength and stability of the connection between the climbing spikes and the operator, the risk of falls during climbing is reduced, improving safety and comfort.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of iron tower tools, in particular to a climbing foot nail and a foot nail assembly. The climbing foot nail comprises a connecting piece and a fixing piece. The connecting piece is provided with a connecting part and a bending part, one end of the connecting part is used for being connected with steel, the other end of the connecting part is connected with the bending part, and the bending part is annular. The fixing piece is connected to the bent part and provided with a fixing hole, and the foot sole clamping hook penetrates through the fixing hole so that the foot sole clamping hook can be connected with the fixing piece in a clamped mode. The climbing foot nail comprises the connecting piece and the fixing piece which are connected with each other, and the foot sole clamping hook penetrates through the fixing hole so that the foot sole clamping hook can be connected with the fixing piece in a clamped mode. The fixing piece can increase the connecting strength between the operator and the climbing foot nail, and after the operator clamps the foot sole clamping hook and the fixing piece, the foot sole clamping hook can be separated from the fixing piece only through a specific posture. And the foot bottom clamping hooks are difficult to separate from the fixing pieces, so that the situation that an operator falls down in the process of climbing the foot nails can be reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of tower equipment technology, and in particular to a climbing spike and spike assembly. Background Technology

[0002] Transmission towers are tower structures that support overhead conductors, lightning protection wires, and other accessories, and are an important component of overhead transmission lines. Because towers, conductors, and fittings are exposed to the outdoors for extended periods, the surrounding environment can cause defects or malfunctions in these components, requiring maintenance personnel to climb the towers to eliminate these problems. Currently, the primary method for climbing towers is using foot spikes attached to the tower.

[0003] In related technologies, operators may fall while climbing foot spikes. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this invention is to provide a climbing spike and spike assembly to reduce the risk of falls for operators while climbing the spikes.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a climbing spike, comprising:

[0006] A connector having a connecting portion and a bent portion, one end of the connecting portion being used to connect with steel, and the other end of the connecting portion being connected to the bent portion, the bent portion being annular;

[0007] A fastener is connected to the curved portion. The fastener has a fixing hole for the foot hook to pass through, so that the foot hook engages with the fastener.

[0008] The climbing spikes according to the embodiments of this application have at least the following beneficial effects:

[0009] The climbing spikes of this application include interconnected connectors and fixing members. Fixing holes allow foot hooks to pass through, engaging with the fixing members. The fixing members increase the connection strength between the operator and the climbing spikes. After engaging the foot hooks with the fixing members, the operator can only detach the foot hooks from the fixing members using a specific posture. The difficulty in detaching the foot hooks from the fixing members reduces the risk of falls during climbing.

[0010] In some embodiments, the fastener has a bearing surface for supporting an operator, and the bearing surface is arranged along a horizontal plane.

[0011] In some embodiments, the number of fixing holes is multiple, and the multiple fixing holes are arranged at intervals along the arrangement direction of the connector and the fixing member.

[0012] In some embodiments, the fastener further has a protrusion that extends along the arrangement direction of the connector and the fastener, the protrusion being located behind the fixing hole and protruding upward in the height direction.

[0013] In some embodiments, the height of the fixing portion gradually decreases along the direction of the protrusion toward the fixing hole.

[0014] In some embodiments, the curved portion has a transition section, a connecting section, a first straight segment, and a second straight segment. The two ends of the transition section are respectively connected to the connecting portion and the first straight segment. The first straight segment and the second straight segment are arranged parallel to each other and spaced apart. The two ends of the connecting section are respectively connected to the first straight segment and the second straight segment. The connecting segment is located on the side of the fastener away from the transition section. The fastener is connected to at least one of the first straight segment and the second straight segment.

[0015] In some embodiments, the fastener and the connecting segment are arranged at intervals, and the fastener, the first straight segment, the second straight segment and the connecting segment enclose a cavity.

[0016] In some embodiments, the fastener further has a curved section, one end of which is connected to the second straight section, and the other end of which extends toward the transition section.

[0017] In some embodiments, the distance between the end of the curved segment facing the transition segment and the transition segment is less than or equal to 0.2 mm.

[0018] This application also provides a foot spike assembly, including:

[0019] Any of the above climbing spikes;

[0020] The foot hook has at least a portion of its structure bent to form a hook portion, which can pass through the fixing hole to engage with the fixing member. The foot hook also has a mounting portion for mounting to the sole of the shoe. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the structure of climbing spikes according to an embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a foot spike assembly according to an embodiment of this application, in which a foot hook is installed on the sole of the operator's shoe.

[0024] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0025] 100, Connector; 100a, Connecting part; 100b, Bending part; 100c, Cavity; 110, Transition section; 120, Connecting section; 130, First straight section; 130a, Anti-slip texture; 140, Second straight section; 150, Bending section; 200, Fixing member; 200a, Fixing hole; 200b, Bearing surface; 200c, Protrusion; 300, Foot hook; 300a, Hook part; 300b, Mounting part.

[0026] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The embodiments of the technical solution of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this application and are therefore merely examples, and should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0028] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs; the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit this application; the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification and the foregoing description of the drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0029] In the description of the embodiments of this application, technical terms such as "first," "second," and "third" are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined.

[0030] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0031] In the description of the embodiments in this application, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0032] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the technical terms "top", "bottom", "upper", "lower", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, operated or used in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application.

[0033] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, technical terms such as "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0034] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the technical term "contact" should be interpreted broadly, and can be direct contact, contact through an intermediate medium layer, contact between two contacting parties with substantially no interaction force, or contact between two contacting parties with interaction force.

[0035] In this technology, operators need to climb the tower structure using climbing spikes to perform maintenance on power facilities. At higher heights, strong winds can cause them to lose their balance. If the hooks malfunction, a fall could occur.

[0036] In this embodiment, the fixing member 200 is provided to cooperate with the foot hook 300, thereby providing an additional connection between the operator and the climbing foot spikes, which can reduce the possibility of the operator falling.

[0037] This application provides a climbing spike; please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 and Figure 2The climbing spikes include a connector 100 and a fixing member 200. The connector 100 has a connecting portion 100a and a bent portion 100b. One end of the connecting portion 100a is used to connect to steel, and the other end of the connecting portion 100a is connected to the bent portion 100b, which is ring-shaped. The fixing member 200 is connected to the bent portion 100b and has a fixing hole 200a for inserting a foot hook 300 to engage with the fixing member 200.

[0038] The steel material refers to the steel material of the tower structure. The connecting part 100a can be inserted into the steel material and then fixed by nuts located on both sides of the steel material so that the connecting part 100 and the steel material remain fixed.

[0039] For example, the connector 100 is a structure formed by bending round steel multiple times, and the connector 100 is basically on the same plane.

[0040] For example, the fastener 200 is connected to the annular interior formed by the bending of the bend 100b.

[0041] For example, the fastener 200 is welded to the bend 100b, thereby increasing the connection strength between the fastener 200 and the connector 100.

[0042] It is understood that the embodiments of this application do not limit the shape of the ring formed by the bent portion 100b. The bent portion 100b can be bent to form a rectangle or a circle.

[0043] In this embodiment of the application, the climbing spikes include a connector 100 and a fixing member 200 connected to each other. A fixing hole 200a is used for a foot hook 300 to pass through, so that the foot hook 300 engages with the fixing member 200. The fixing member 200 increases the connection strength between the operator and the climbing spikes. After engaging the foot hook 300 with the fixing member 200, the operator can only detach the foot hook 300 from the fixing member 200 through a specific posture. The foot hook 300 is difficult to detach from the fixing member 200, thereby reducing the possibility of the operator falling while climbing the spikes.

[0044] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 The fastener 200 has a bearing surface 200b, which is used to support the operator and is arranged along the horizontal plane.

[0045] For example, a fixing hole 200a is formed on the bearing surface 200b.

[0046] In the embodiment of this application, the bearing surface 200b is arranged along the horizontal plane so that when the operator steps on the fixing member 200, the supporting force exerted by the fixing member 200 on the operator is basically vertically upward, and the operator can maintain balance better, thereby further reducing the possibility of the operator falling.

[0047] It is understood that the embodiments of this application do not limit the arrangement direction of the bearing surface 200b. Exemplarily, the bearing surface 200b can be arranged at an angle to the horizontal plane.

[0048] In one embodiment, the thickness of the fastener 200 ranges from 2 mm to 3 mm.

[0049] For example, the thickness of the fastener 200 is 2.0 mm, 2.2 mm, 2.4 mm, 2.6 mm, 2.8 mm or 3.0 mm.

[0050] Understandably, the thickness of the fastener 200 can be measured using a ruler or vernier caliper under normal temperature and pressure conditions.

[0051] In the embodiments of this application, the thickness of the fastener 200 is within a suitable range, which can balance the high strength of the fastener 200 with the low manufacturing cost of the climbing spikes.

[0052] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 There are multiple fixing holes 200a, and the multiple fixing holes 200a are arranged at intervals along the arrangement direction of the connector 100 and the fixing member 200.

[0053] For example, when projected along the thickness direction of the fastener 200, the shape of the fixing hole 200a is approximately trapezoidal, which makes it easy for the operator to align and insert the foot hook 300 into the fixing hole 200a.

[0054] In the embodiment of this application, there are multiple fixing holes 200a. During the climbing process, the operator can align the foot hook 300 with any of the fixing members 200 to achieve engagement. The multiple fixing holes 200a can accommodate various climbing postures, allowing the operator to select a suitable fixing hole 200a during climbing to align the foot hook 300 with the fixing hole 200a.

[0055] It is understood that the embodiments of this application do not limit the number of fixing holes 200a. Exemplarily, the number of fixing holes 200a may be one, two, or three.

[0056] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2The fastener 200 also has a protrusion 200c, which extends along the arrangement direction of the connector 100 and the fastener 200. The protrusion 200c is located behind the fixing hole 200a and protrudes upward along the height direction.

[0057] For example, the protrusion 200c and the fixing hole 200a are arranged orthogonally to the arrangement direction of the connector 100 and the fixing member 200.

[0058] In this embodiment of the application, the fixing member 200 further has a protrusion 200c that protrudes along the height direction, and the protrusion 200c is located behind the fixing hole 200a. During the operator's climbing of the climbing spikes, the foot hook 300 located on the operator's foot passes through the fixing hole 200a. The protrusion 200c located behind the fixing hole 200a can support the operator's shoe sole, thereby increasing the contact area between the shoe sole and the climbing spikes, increasing the friction between the shoe sole and the climbing spikes, and also improving the operator's comfort.

[0059] It is understood that the embodiments of this application do not limit whether the fastener 200 has a protrusion 200c.

[0060] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 Along the direction from the protrusion 200c toward the fixing hole 200a, the height of the fixing part gradually decreases.

[0061] For example, the protrusion 200c and the fixing hole 200a are arranged in the front-back direction.

[0062] For example, the front-back direction is as follows Figure 1 The direction indicated by the middle arrow R1.

[0063] In the embodiment of this application, the height of the protrusion 200c gradually decreases along the direction toward the fixing hole 200a, and the shape of the protrusion 200c can fit the sole of the operator's shoe more closely, thereby further improving the operator's comfort during the climbing process.

[0064] It is understood that the embodiments of this application do not limit the shape of the protrusion 200c. Exemplarily, the height of the protrusion 200c remains constant in the direction toward the fixing hole 200a.

[0065] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1The curved portion 100b has a transition section 110, a connecting section 120, a first straight section 130, and a second straight section 140. The two ends of the transition section 110 are connected to the connecting portion 100a and the first straight section 130, respectively. The first straight section 130 and the second straight section 140 are arranged parallel to each other and spaced apart. The two ends of the connecting section 120 are connected to the first straight section 130 and the second straight section 140, respectively. The connecting section 120 is located on the side of the fastener 200 away from the transition section 110. The fastener 200 is connected to at least one of the first straight section 130 and the second straight section 140.

[0066] For example, the transition section 110, the connecting section 120, the first straight section 130 and the second straight section 140 are all formed by hot bending of round steel.

[0067] For example, the outer surfaces of the first straight segment 130 and the second straight segment 140 have anti-slip textures 130a, which can increase the friction between the operator's shoe sole and the climbing spikes.

[0068] For example, the transition section 110 and the first straight section 130, the first straight section 130 and the connecting section 120 and the connecting section 120 and the second straight section 140 are connected by arc transitions, thereby reducing the occurrence of stress concentration in the connector 100.

[0069] For example, the fastener 200 is connected to the first straight segment 130 and the second straight segment 140 respectively.

[0070] In the embodiment of this application, the curved portion 100b has a transition section 110, a connecting section 120, a first straight section 130, and a second straight section 140. The first straight section 130 and the second straight section 140 can increase the connection strength between the fixing member 200 and the connecting member 100, thereby making the fixing member 200 more stable during the load-bearing process and the climbing spikes have higher safety.

[0071] It is understood that the embodiments of this application do not limit the shape of the bent portion 100b. Exemplarily, the bent portion 100b can be bent in a circular shape.

[0072] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 The fastener 200 and the connecting section 120 are arranged at intervals, and the fastener 200, the first straight section 130, the second straight section 140 and the connecting section 120 form a cavity 100c.

[0073] In this embodiment of the application, the fixing member 200, the first straight segment 130, the second straight segment 140, and the connecting segment 120 form a cavity 100c. During the climbing process, the operator can attach the hook worn on their body to the cavity 100c of the climbing spike above, thereby adding an extra layer of protection. Furthermore, the cavity 100c formed by the fixing member 200, the first straight segment 130, the second straight segment 140, and the connecting segment 120 allows the hook to be kept as far away as possible from the opening of the climbing spike, thereby reducing the possibility of the hook detaching from the climbing spike.

[0074] The embodiments of this application are not limited to the arrangement of the fastener 200 and the connecting segment 120 at intervals. Exemplarily, the fastener 200 and the connecting segment 120 are fitted together.

[0075] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 The fastener 200 also has a curved section 150, one end of which is connected to the second straight section 140, and the other end of which extends toward the transition section 110.

[0076] In the embodiment of this application, the fixing member 200 further has a curved section 150, one end of which extends toward the transition section 110. The curved section 150 extends toward the transition section 110, allowing the operator to attach the hook to the curved section 150 during climbing, thereby reducing the risk of falling. Furthermore, the curved section 150 and the transition section 110 reduce the risk of the hook detaching from the climbing spikes.

[0077] In one embodiment, the distance between the end of the curved section 150 facing the transition section 110 and the transition section 110 is less than or equal to 0.2 mm.

[0078] The distance between the end of the curved section 150 facing the transition section 110 and the transition section 110 refers to the shortest distance between the end of the curved section 150 facing the transition section 110 and the transition section 110.

[0079] For example, the distance between the end of the curved section 150 facing the transition section 110 and the transition section 110 is 0 mm, 0.05 mm, 0.10 mm, 0.15 mm or 0.20 mm.

[0080] Understandably, the distance between the end of the curved section 150 facing the transition section 110 and the transition section 110 can be obtained by measuring with vernier calipers under normal temperature and pressure.

[0081] For example, when the distance between the end of the bent section 150 facing the transition section 110 and the transition section 110 is 0 mm, the bent section 150 and the transition section 110 are welded together.

[0082] In the embodiment of this application, the smaller distance between the end of the curved section 150 facing the transition section 110 and the transition section 110 can reduce the possibility of the hook detaching from the gap between the curved section 150 and the transition section 110 to a certain extent, thereby reducing the risk of the operator falling.

[0083] It is understood that the embodiments of this application do not limit the size of the gap between the curved section 150 and the transition section 110.

[0084] Embodiments of this application also provide a foot spike assembly, which includes climbing spikes and a foot hook 300. At least a portion of the structure of the foot hook 300 is bent to form a hook portion 300a, which can pass through a fixing hole 200a to engage the foot hook 300 with a fixing member 200. The foot hook 300 also has a mounting portion 300b for mounting to the sole of a shoe.

[0085] Understandably, the soles of the safety shoes worn by operators are usually equipped with metal plates, and the mounting part 300b can be detachably connected to the sole via a threaded connection.

[0086] For example, the foot hook 300 is partially bent forward to form a hook portion 300a. During climbing, the operator typically faces the tower structure, and there is a risk of falling backward. The hook portion 300a, bent forward, can engage with the climbing spikes in case the operator tends to fall backward, thus providing some support.

[0087] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical solutions of this application and are not intended to limit it. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. These modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and all should be covered within the scope of the specification of this application. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the various technical features mentioned in the embodiments can be combined in any way. This application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of protection.

Claims

1. A climbing spike, characterized in that, include: A connector having a connecting portion and a bent portion, one end of the connecting portion being used to connect with steel, and the other end of the connecting portion being connected to the bent portion, the bent portion being annular; A fastener is connected to the curved portion. The fastener has a fixing hole for the foot hook to pass through, so that the foot hook engages with the fastener.

2. The climbing spikes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fastener has a bearing surface for supporting the operator, and the bearing surface is arranged along a horizontal plane.

3. The climbing spikes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of fixing holes is multiple, and the multiple fixing holes are arranged at intervals along the arrangement direction of the connector and the fixing member.

4. The climbing spikes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fastener also has a protrusion that extends along the arrangement direction of the connector and the fastener, the protrusion being located behind the fixing hole and protruding upwards along the height direction.

5. The climbing spikes according to claim 4, characterized in that, Along the direction of the protrusion toward the fixing hole, the height of the protrusion gradually decreases.

6. The climbing spikes according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The curved portion has a transition section, a connecting section, a first straight segment, and a second straight segment. The two ends of the transition section are connected to the connecting portion and the first straight segment, respectively. The first straight segment and the second straight segment are parallel to each other and spaced apart. The two ends of the connecting section are connected to the first straight segment and the second straight segment, respectively. The connecting segment is located on the side of the fastener away from the transition section. The fastener is connected to at least one of the first straight segment and the second straight segment.

7. The climbing spikes according to claim 6, characterized in that, The fixing member and the connecting section are arranged at intervals, and the fixing member, the first straight segment, the second straight segment and the connecting section form a cavity.

8. The climbing spikes according to claim 6, characterized in that, The fastener also has a curved section, one end of which is connected to the second straight section, and the other end of which extends toward the transition section.

9. The climbing spikes according to claim 8, characterized in that, The distance between the end of the curved section facing the transition section and the transition section is less than or equal to 0.2 mm.

10. A foot spike assembly, characterized in that, include: Climbing spikes as described in any one of claims 1 to 9; The foot hook has at least a portion of its structure bent to form a hook portion, which can pass through the fixing hole to engage with the fixing member. The foot hook also has a mounting portion for mounting to the sole of the shoe.