Light curtain support

By designing a circular through-hole and bolt connection structure for the light curtain bracket, the problem of non-parallel installation surfaces of the light curtain was solved, achieving stable installation of the light curtain and protection of cables, thus improving the stability and reliability of the installation.

CN223855391UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-30SHANGHAI CHANGJIANG JIZHI SENSING TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520792381.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-24
Publication Date
2026-01-30
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-24

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The light curtain is difficult to install on a non-parallel mounting surface using existing light curtain brackets, and the cables connected to the light curtain may be bent or damaged due to space constraints.

Method used

A light curtain bracket was designed, including a first mounting component, a second mounting component, a first connector, a second connector, and a support component. By setting a circular through hole and bolt connection, the connector is allowed to rotate to a suitable angle for fitting and fixing, which solves the problem of the light curtain plane not being parallel to the mounting surface, and the through hole prevents the cable from bending.

Benefits of technology

This method achieves stable installation of the light curtain plane on the mounting surface, avoids cable bending, and improves the stability and reliability of the installation.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a light curtain support which comprises a first mounting piece and a first connecting piece which are connected and are perpendicular to each other. The second mounting piece is connected with the second connecting piece, and the second mounting piece is perpendicular to the second connecting piece. The supporting piece is connected with the second connecting piece, and the supporting piece is perpendicular to the second connecting piece. The first mounting piece is connected with the mounting surface, and the second mounting piece is connected with the light curtain. The first connecting piece is provided with a first circular through hole, the second connecting piece is provided with a second circular through hole, and the supporting piece is provided with a third circular through hole. During installation, the first connecting piece is arranged on the outer side of the supporting piece in a sleeving mode through the first circular through hole, the first connecting piece and / or the second connecting piece are / is fixed in an attached mode after rotating to a proper angle, and the problem that the plane where the light curtain is located and the plane where the installation face is located are not parallel and difficult to install can be solved. The first circular through hole, the second circular through hole and the third circular through hole allow cables connected with the light curtain to pass through, and the cables connected with the light curtain can be prevented from being bent.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] Embodiments of the present application relate to the field of light curtain installation, and in particular to a light curtain support. BACKGROUND

[0002] In modern factories, some mechanical equipment with potential danger, such as punching machines, shearing equipment, metal cutting equipment, mechanical conveying and handling equipment, etc., are easy to cause personal injury to workers. If a light curtain is installed on these mechanical equipment, the light curtain can emit infrared rays to generate a protective light curtain. When the protective light curtain is blocked, the light curtain sends a light blocking signal to remind the mechanical equipment to stop working, which can avoid safety accidents.

[0003] The light curtain is usually installed on the installation surface of the mechanical equipment through the light curtain support. However, if the plane where the light curtain is located and the plane where the installation surface is located are not parallel to each other, the light curtain is difficult to be installed on the installation surface through the existing light curtain support. Even if the installation can be realized, the cable connected with the light curtain may be bent due to the limitation of the installation space and finally damaged. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0004] In view of the above problems, embodiments of the present application provide a light curtain support, which overcomes the above problems or at least partially solves the problems that the light curtain is difficult to be installed on the installation surface through the existing light curtain support, and the cable connected with the light curtain may be bent due to the limitation of the installation space and finally damaged.

[0005] Embodiments of the present application provide a light curtain support, which includes a first mounting member, a second mounting member, a first connecting member, a second connecting member and a supporting member. The first mounting member and the first connecting member are connected, and the first mounting member and the first connecting member are perpendicular to each other. The second mounting member and the second connecting member are connected, and the second mounting member and the second connecting member are perpendicular to each other. The supporting member is connected with the second connecting member, and the supporting member and the second connecting member are perpendicular to each other. The first mounting member is connected with the installation surface, and the second mounting member is connected with the light curtain. The first connecting member is provided with a first circular through hole, the second connecting member is provided with a second circular through hole, and the supporting member is provided with a third circular through hole.

[0006] When the light curtain support is installed, the first connecting member is sleeved on the outside of the supporting member through the first circular through hole. After the first connecting member and / or the second connecting member are rotated to a suitable angle, they are fixed in place. The cable connected with the light curtain passes through the second circular through hole, the third circular through hole and the first circular through hole in sequence.

[0007] In the embodiment, the first connecting piece is sleeved outside the support piece through the first circular through hole, which can facilitate the stable rotation of the first connecting piece relative to the second connecting piece or the stable rotation of the second connecting piece relative to the first connecting piece. After the first connecting piece and / or the second connecting piece is / are rotated to a suitable angle and is / are fixed, the problem that the plane where the light curtain is located and the plane where the mounting surface is located are not parallel to each other and are difficult to install can be solved through the rotation of the first connecting piece and / or the second connecting piece in the light curtain support. The first circular through hole, the second circular through hole and the third circular through hole can be used for the cable connected with the light curtain to pass through, so that the cable connected with the light curtain can be prevented from being bent.

[0008] In an optional mode, the support piece is formed by extending from the side close to the first connecting piece in the second circular through hole in the axial direction.

[0009] In an optional mode, the support piece includes a plurality of support arms, and the plurality of support arms are circumferentially spaced apart and surround the third circular through hole.

[0010] In an optional mode, the light curtain support further includes one or more first bolts, the first connecting piece is provided with one or more fourth through holes, and the second connecting piece is provided with one or more first threaded holes. After the first connecting piece and / or the second connecting piece is / are rotated to a suitable angle and is / are fixed, specifically, the first connecting piece and / or the second connecting piece is / are rotated to a suitable angle and is / are fixed, the first bolt is screwed through the fourth through hole and the first threaded hole to fix the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece.

[0011] In an optional mode, the fourth through hole is an arc-shaped through hole. In this way, fine adjustment of the fixing of the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece can be achieved.

[0012] In an optional mode, the first surface of the first connecting piece is attached to the second connecting piece, or the second surface of the first connecting piece is attached to the second connecting piece, wherein the first surface and the second surface are two surfaces oppositely arranged in the first connecting piece.

[0013] In an optional mode, the light curtain support further includes one or more second bolts and one or more first nuts, the first mounting piece is provided with one or more fifth through holes, and the second bolt is matched with the first nut through the fifth through hole and the mounting surface to connect the first mounting piece and the mounting surface.

[0014] In an optional mode, the fifth through hole is a waist-shaped hole. In this way, fine adjustment of the connection between the first mounting piece and the mounting surface can be achieved.

[0015] In an alternative mode, the light curtain support further comprises one or more third bolts and one or more second nuts, the second mounting member is provided with one or more sixth through holes, the first end of the third bolt is matched with the mounting groove of the light curtain, the second end of the third bolt passes through the sixth through hole and is matched with the second nut to connect the second mounting member and the light curtain.

[0016] In an alternative mode, the light curtain support further comprises one or more first elastic pads and one or more first flat pads, the second bolt passes through the first elastic pad, the first flat pad, the fifth through hole, the mounting surface and is matched with the first nut to connect the first mounting member and the mounting surface.

[0017] In this way, the surface of the first mounting member and the mounting surface can be protected from being crushed or worn, and the stability and reliability of the connection between the first mounting member and the mounting surface can be improved.

[0018] The above description is only a summary of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application. In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the embodiments of the present application, the embodiments of the present application can be implemented according to the content of the specification, and in order to make the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the embodiments of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, the following specific embodiments of the present application are described. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed in the embodiment description. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present application, and those skilled in the art can also obtain other drawings according to these drawings without creative labor.

[0020] Figure 1 Light curtain installation schematic provided for some embodiments of the present application Figure One .

[0021] Figure 2 Light curtain installation schematic provided for some embodiments of the present application Figure Two .

[0022] Figure 3 Structure schematic of a support member, a second connecting member and a second mounting member provided for some embodiments of the present application.

[0023] Figure 4 Structure schematic of a first mounting member and a first connecting member provided for some embodiments of the present application.

[0024] Figure 5 Structure schematic of another support member, a second connecting member and a second mounting member provided for some embodiments of the present application.

[0025] Figure 6A light curtain support provided for some embodiments of the present application Figure One .

[0026] Figure 7 A light curtain support provided for some embodiments of the present application Figure Two .

[0027] Figure 8 A light curtain support provided for some embodiments of the present application Figure Three .

[0028] Figure 9 A light curtain support provided for some embodiments of the present application Figure Four .

[0029] Figure 10 A light curtain support provided for some embodiments of the present application Figure Five .

[0030] Figure 11 A structure diagram of a third screw provided for some embodiments of the present application.

[0031] Figure 12 A structure diagram of a second mounting member connected with a light curtain provided for some embodiments of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are some but not all of the embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative work fall within the scope of the present application.

[0033] 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 the present application belongs; the terms used in the specification of the application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present application.

[0034] The terms "include" and "have" and any variations thereof in the specification and claims of the present application and the description of the drawings are intended to cover without excluding other contents. The word "one" or "an" does not exclude the presence of more than one.

[0035] The term "embodiment" is mentioned herein means that the specific features, structures or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment can be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The phrase "embodiment" appearing at various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it mutually exclusive or alternative to other embodiments. It is explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0036] The term "and / or" herein is only a description of the association relationship of the associated objects, which means that there can be three relationships, for example, A and / or B, which can represent the three cases of A alone, A and B together, and B alone. In addition, the character " / " herein generally represents that the front and rear associated objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0037] In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present application or the above drawings are used to distinguish different objects and are not used to describe a specific order, which can explicitly or implicitly include one or more features.

[0038] In the description of the present application, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more (including two), and similarly, "a plurality of groups" means two or more groups (including two groups).

[0039] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connection" and "connection" should be understood broadly, for example, the "connection" or "connection" of the mechanical structure can mean a physical connection, for example, the physical connection can be a fixed connection, for example, a fixed connection through a fixing member, for example, a fixed connection through a screw, bolt or other fixing member; the physical connection can also be a detachable connection, for example, a mutual clamping or clamping connection; the physical connection can also be integrally connected, for example, welded, bonded or integrally formed to form a connection for connection. The "connection" or "connection" of the circuit structure can mean a physical connection, an electrical connection or a signal connection, for example, it can be directly connected, that is, physically connected, or indirectly connected through at least one intermediate element, as long as the circuit is connected, it can also be the connection between two elements inside; signal connection can be signal connection through circuit, or signal connection through media medium, for example, radio wave. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0040] Figure 1 Light curtain installation schematic provided for some embodiments of the present application Figure One , Figure 2 Light curtain installation schematic provided for some embodiments of the present application Figure Two .Figure 3 A structural schematic view of a support, a second connecting member and a second mounting member provided for some embodiments of the present application. Figure 4 A structural schematic view of a first mounting member and a first connecting member provided for some embodiments of the present application. Referring to Figures 1-4 The light curtain support provided by the embodiments of the present application comprises a first mounting member 01, a second mounting member 02, a first connecting member 03, a second connecting member 04 and a support 05. The first mounting member 01 is connected with the first connecting member 03, and the first mounting member 01 and the first connecting member 03 are perpendicular to each other. The second mounting member 02 is connected with the second connecting member 04, and the second mounting member 02 and the second connecting member 04 are perpendicular to each other. The support 05 is connected with the second connecting member 04, and the support 05 and the second connecting member 04 are perpendicular to each other. The first mounting member 01 is connected with a mounting surface 06, and the second mounting member 02 is connected with a light curtain 07. The first connecting member 03 is provided with a first circular through hole 031. The second connecting member 04 is provided with a second circular through hole. The support 05 is provided with a third circular through hole 051.

[0041] When the light curtain support is installed, the first connecting member 03 is sleeved outside the support 05 through the first circular through hole 031. The first connecting member 03 and / or the second connecting member 04 is / are rotated to a suitable angle and then fixed. A cable 08 connected with the light curtain 07 passes through the second circular through hole, the third circular through hole 051 and the first circular through hole 031 in sequence.

[0042] It should be noted that the first mounting member 01 and the first connecting member 03 can be an integrally formed structure. The second mounting member 02 and the second connecting member 04 can be an integrally formed structure. The shape of the first mounting member 01, the second mounting member 02, the first connecting member 03 and the second connecting member 04 is not limited in the present application.

[0043] In the embodiments, the first connecting member 03 is sleeved outside the support 05 through the first circular through hole 031, which can facilitate the stable rotation of the first connecting member 03 relative to the second connecting member 04 or the stable rotation of the second connecting member 04 relative to the first connecting member 03. The first connecting member 03 and / or the second connecting member 04 is / are rotated to a suitable angle and then fixed, which can solve the problem that the plane where the light curtain 07 is located and the plane where the mounting surface 06 is located are not parallel to each other and are difficult to install by rotating the first connecting member 03 and / or the second connecting member 04 in the light curtain support. The first circular through hole 031, the second circular through hole and the third circular through hole 051 can be passed through by the cable 08 connected with the light curtain 07, so that the cable 08 connected with the light curtain 07 can avoid being bent.

[0044] In some embodiments, the support member 05 may be formed by extending axially from the side of the second circular through hole near the first connector 03. This axial extension of the support member 05 from the side of the second circular through hole near the first connector 03 is one form in which the support member 05 and the second connector 04 are interconnected.

[0045] For example, support member 05 can be formed by stamping and flanging a second circular through hole.

[0046] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of another support member, second connector, and second mounting member provided in some embodiments of this application. In some embodiments, reference is made to… Figure 5 The support member 05 may include multiple support arms 052, which are circumferentially spaced and surround a third circular through hole 051. For example, the support member 05 may include four support arms 052, which are circumferentially spaced and surround a third circular through hole 051.

[0047] In some embodiments, the light curtain bracket may further include one or more first bolts 09, the first connector 03 has one or more fourth through holes 032, and the second connector 04 has one or more first threaded holes 041. The first connector 03 and / or the second connector 04 can be rotated to a suitable angle and then fitted together, specifically including: the first connector 03 and / or the second connector 04 rotate to a suitable angle and then fit together, and the first bolt 09 passes through the fourth through hole 032 and is threadedly connected to the first threaded hole 041, so as to fix the first connector 03 and the second connector 04.

[0048] For example, there can be two first bolts 09, four fourth through holes 032, and four first threaded holes 041. The fourth through holes 032 can be evenly spaced along the circumference of the first circular through holes 031, and the two first threaded holes 041 are respectively set to correspond to the two fourth through holes 032, and the two first threaded holes 041 and the fourth through holes 032 are staggered.

[0049] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of light curtain bracket provided for some embodiments of this application Figure One , Figure 7 Schematic diagram of light curtain bracket provided for some embodiments of this application Figure Two , Figure 8 Schematic diagram of light curtain bracket provided for some embodiments of this application Figure Three , Figure 9 Schematic diagram of light curtain bracket provided for some embodiments of this application Figure Four ,refer to Figures 6-9The first connecting piece 03 and / or the second connecting piece 04 can be attached after being rotated to a suitable angle, so as to solve the problem that the plane where the light curtain 07 is located and the plane where the mounting surface 06 is located are not parallel to each other and are difficult to install.

[0050] Specifically, referring to Figures 6-9 , it is assumed that Figure 6 the second connecting piece 04 is in a first position, Figure 7 the second connecting piece 04 is rotated counterclockwise by 45 degrees relative to the first position and attached to the first connecting piece 03, Figure 8 the second connecting piece 04 is rotated counterclockwise by 90 degrees relative to the first position and attached to the first connecting piece 03, Figure 9 the second connecting piece 04 is rotated counterclockwise by 135 degrees relative to the first position and attached to the first connecting piece 03.

[0051] When the light curtain support is installed, the first bolt 09 can be initially screwed, and the first connecting piece 03 and / or the second connecting piece 04 can be rotated to a suitable angle and then finally screwed to the first bolt 09.

[0052] It is worth noting that the number of the first bolt 09, the fourth through hole 032 and the first threaded hole 041 is not limited, and the angle of rotation of the first connecting piece 03 and / or the second connecting piece 04 is not limited, as long as the first connecting piece 03 and / or the second connecting piece 04 are attached and fixed after being rotated to a suitable angle, which can solve the problem that the plane where the light curtain 07 is located and the plane where the mounting surface 06 is located are not parallel to each other and are difficult to install.

[0053] Referring to Figures 6-9 , in actual application, the fourth through hole 032 can be an arc-shaped through hole. In this way, fine adjustment of the fixation of the first connecting piece 03 and the second connecting piece 04 can be achieved.

[0054] Figure 10 The light curtain support provided by some embodiments of the present application is schematically shown in Figure Five , referring to Figure 6 and Figure 10 , in actual application, the first surface 033 of the first connecting piece 03 is attached to the second connecting piece 04, or the second surface 034 of the first connecting piece 03 is attached to the second connecting piece 04, wherein the first surface 033 and the second surface 034 are two surfaces oppositely arranged in the first connecting piece 03, Figure 10 the light curtain support shown in the drawing can further reduce the installation space.

[0055] In practical applications, the light curtain support can further include one or more second bolts 10 and one or more first nuts. The first mounting member 01 is provided with one or more fifth through holes 011. The second bolts 10 pass through the fifth through holes 011, the mounting surface 06, and are matched with the first nuts to connect the first mounting member 01 and the mounting surface 06. For example, the second bolts 10, the first nuts, and the fifth through holes 011 can all be two. The mounting surface 06 is provided with a seventh through hole. The second bolts 10 pass through the fifth through holes 011, the seventh through hole, and are matched with the first nuts to connect the first mounting member 01 and the mounting surface 06.

[0056] In practical applications, the fifth through hole 011 can be a waist-shaped hole. In this way, fine adjustment of the connection between the first mounting member 01 and the mounting surface 06 can be achieved.

[0057] Figure 11 A third bolt provided for some embodiments of the present application, Figure 12 A second mounting member connected with a light curtain provided for some embodiments of the present application. Reference Figure 11 And Figure 12 In some embodiments, the light curtain support can further include one or more third bolts 11 and one or more second nuts 14. The third bolt 11 can be a T-shaped bolt. The second mounting member 02 is provided with one or more sixth through holes 021. The first end of the third bolt 11 is matched with the mounting groove of the light curtain 07. The second end of the third bolt 11 passes through the sixth through hole 021 and is matched with the second nut 14 to connect the second mounting member 02 and the light curtain 07.

[0058] In practical applications, the light curtain support further includes one or more first elastic pads 12 and one or more first flat pads 13. The second bolts 10 pass through the first elastic pads 12, the first flat pads 13, the fifth through holes 011, the mounting surface 06, and are matched with the first nuts to connect the first mounting member 01 and the mounting surface 06.

[0059] In this way, the surfaces of the first mounting member 01 and the mounting surface 06 can be protected from being crushed or worn, and the stability and reliability of the connection between the first mounting member 01 and the mounting surface 06 can be improved.

[0060] It should be noted that the fixing between the first connecting member 03 and the second connecting member 04 and the fixing between the second mounting member 02 and the light curtain 07 can both refer to the fixing between the first mounting member 01 and the mounting surface 06, which includes the first elastic pad 12 and the first flat pad 13. The present application will not be repeated here.

[0061] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the features of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, as means within the scope of the present application and form different embodiments. For example, in the claims, any one of the claimed embodiments can be used in any combination.

[0062] The above-described embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, but not limit the present application; although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that: it can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent replacement to part of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. A light curtain support, characterized by, The light curtain support comprises a first mounting member, a second mounting member, a first connecting member, a second connecting member and a supporting member; The first mounting member and the first connecting member are connected and perpendicular to each other, the second mounting member and the second connecting member are connected and perpendicular to each other, and the supporting member and the second connecting member are connected and perpendicular to each other; The first mounting member is connected with a mounting surface, and the second mounting member is connected with a light curtain; The first connecting member is provided with a first circular through hole, the second connecting member is provided with a second circular through hole, and the supporting member is provided with a third circular through hole; When the light curtain support is installed, the first connecting member is sleeved on the outside of the supporting member through the first circular through hole, the first connecting member and / or the second connecting member are rotated to a suitable angle and then fixed, and a cable connected with the light curtain is sequentially passed through the second circular through hole, the third circular through hole and the first circular through hole.

2. The light curtain support of claim 1, wherein, The supporting member is formed by extending axially from one side of the second circular through hole close to the first connecting member.

3. The light curtain support of claim 1, wherein, The supporting member comprises a plurality of supporting arms, and the plurality of supporting arms are circumferentially spaced apart and surround to form the third circular through hole.

4. The light curtain support of claim 1, wherein, The light curtain support further comprises one or more first bolts, the first connecting member is provided with one or more fourth through holes, and the second connecting member is provided with one or more first threaded holes; The first connecting member and / or the second connecting member are rotated to a suitable angle and then fixed, specifically including: The first connecting member and / or the second connecting member are rotated to a suitable angle and then fixed, and the first bolt is threadedly connected with the first threaded hole through the fourth through hole, so as to fix the first connecting member and the second connecting member.

5. The light curtain support of claim 4, wherein, The fourth through hole is an arc-shaped through hole.

6. The light curtain support of claim 1, wherein, The first surface of the first connecting member is attached to the second connecting member, or the second surface of the first connecting member is attached to the second connecting member, wherein the first surface and the second surface are two surfaces oppositely arranged in the first connecting member.

7. The light curtain support of claim 1, wherein, The light curtain support further comprises one or more second bolts and one or more first nuts, the first mounting member is provided with one or more fifth through holes, the second bolt passes through the fifth through hole, the mounting surface and cooperates with the first nut to connect the first mounting member and the mounting surface.

8. The light curtain support of claim 7, wherein, The fifth through hole is a waist-shaped hole.

9. The light curtain support of claim 1, wherein, The light curtain support further comprises one or more third bolts and one or more second nuts, the second mounting member is provided with one or more sixth through holes, the first end of the third bolt cooperates with the mounting groove of the light curtain, and the second end of the third bolt cooperates with the second nut through the sixth through hole to connect the second mounting member and the light curtain.

10. The light curtain support of claim 7, wherein, The light curtain support further comprises one or more first elastic pads and one or more first flat pads, the second bolt passes through the first elastic pad, the first flat pad, the fifth through hole, the mounting surface and cooperates with the first nut to connect the first mounting member and the mounting surface.