Portable climbing machine

By incorporating a dual-drive system and an 'F'-shaped clamping wheel structure, the problems of synchronous operation difficulties and safety hazards in climbing equipment have been solved, achieving stability and ease of operation for the portable climbing machine, and improving the safety and practicality of the equipment.

CN223972636UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-06JIANGSU TIANNAN ELECTRIC POWER EQUIP
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-15
Publication Date
2026-03-06

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Technical Problem

Existing climbing equipment suffers from problems such as difficulty in synchronous operation, safety hazards, laborious operation, inaccurate installation, and easy damage, making it difficult to meet the requirements of portability and safety.

Method used

It adopts a dual-drive design, with two gears on each drive unit. Combined with an 'F'-type clamping wheel structure, guide rail and ladder assembly, guide components, limit devices, mesh guardrails and remote control device, it ensures stability and safety.

Benefits of technology

It improves the stability and reliability of climbing equipment, simplifies operation, reduces wear, improves installation accuracy, avoids safety hazards, and enhances portability and practicality.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a portable climbing machine which is composed of a machine frame, an upper driving device, a lower driving device, a holding device, a guide rail component, a guide component, a control device, a limiting device, a pedal device, a housing, a guardrail, a power source, a wireless controller and a handle, and the portable climbing machine is designed to be provided with the upper driving device and the lower driving device in a dual-drive mode. The enclasping device is designed into an F-shaped fixed structure, and the enclasping wheel is formed by combining a cylindrical roller and an arc-shaped roller; the guide rail component is designed to combine a guide rail with the ladder; two rows of tooth holes and arc ribs on two sides are designed on the guide rail; the guard bar is in a net shape, tools are prevented from falling from high altitude, and due to the fact that the structure is simple, using is convenient, safety and reliability are achieved, great practical and popularization value is achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of climbing device technology, specifically a portable climbing machine. Background Technology

[0002] A search of relevant patent literature has not yet yielded a portable climbing machine with the same structure as this utility model. Climbing equipment is mainly used in tower cranes, wind turbine towers, high-voltage power towers, and high-rise buildings for transporting personnel, materials, equipment for maintenance, and emergency rescue. In the existing technology, patent application number "202110458290.4" entitled "An Integrated Climbing Device and Climbing Structure" uses symmetrically arranged motors in the lower power box for drive. However, the motors are difficult to synchronize, and when one motor fails, it easily jams on the guide rail. This structure's lower drive is prone to insufficient power under heavy loads. The entire device is held in place by a rotating clamping module to run on a single guide rail. When the equipment rises to a certain height, it sways due to wind, causing the guide rail to deform and jam. The clamping device is an openable structure composed of a hinge shaft, clamping wheel, button, and limit block. The swaying can easily cause the opening and closing structure to loosen and the hinge shaft to be damaged, posing a safety hazard in the long term. In addition, in practical applications, to prevent unauthorized personnel from damaging the guide rail, the lower end of the guide rail is usually set 1.6 meters above the ground. Therefore, before the climbing equipment can be moved along the guide rail, the operator must lift the equipment by the handle, open the clamping device, and lock it to hold the equipment firmly on the guide rail. The operation process is time-consuming and laborious. The patent application with patent number "202211027470.8" entitled "Climbing Equipment and Climbing System" uses a single motor drive, and the guide rail body and zero-backlash rack are connected by screws or bolts. This connection is prone to loosening after prolonged vibration. During installation, the entire guide rail is in a bent state. Due to the different structures of the rack and guide rail, the deformation during bending is also different, resulting in inconsistent deformation between the guide rail and the zero-backlash rack. This can easily cause oxidation at the contact points during outdoor use. Furthermore, the side-tooth structure can easily cause injury to people during installation and use. Therefore, it is necessary to design a portable climbing machine that is easy to carry, operate, and is safe and reliable to meet practical needs. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a portable climbing machine that is simple in structure, easy to operate, safe and reliable, and easy to carry.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] This portable climbing machine consists of a frame, upper drive unit, lower drive unit, clamping device, guide rail assembly, guide assembly, control device, limit device, pedal assembly, cover, guardrail, power supply, wireless controller, and handle. The upper and lower drive units are located vertically within the frame. Clamping devices are installed at the upper and lower drive units on the frame. Clamping wheels I and II in the clamping devices grip the guide rail. The guide assembly works in conjunction with the frame within the guide rail assembly. The upper drive unit, lower drive unit, control device, limit device, and power supply are connected via transmission lines. The pedal assembly is hinged to the frame. The cover is the outer shell of the frame. The guardrail is a mesh structure and detachably connected to the frame. The wireless controller is wirelessly connected to the control unit. The handle is located at the top of the frame.

[0006] The upper drive device consists of an upper drive motor, an upper reducer, and an upper drive gear. The upper reducer is mounted on the output shaft of the upper drive motor, and two upper drive gears are mounted on the upper reducer.

[0007] The lower drive device consists of a lower drive motor, a lower reducer, and lower drive gears. The lower reducer is mounted on the output shaft of the lower drive motor, and two lower drive gears are mounted on the lower reducer.

[0008] The clamping device consists of a bracket, a shaft, clamping wheel I, and clamping wheel II. Clamping wheel I and clamping wheel II are mounted on the bracket via the shaft. The bracket and the two shafts form an "F" shape. Clamping wheel I is a cylindrical roller, and clamping wheel II is an arc-shaped roller.

[0009] The guide rail component consists of a frame, a guide rail, and a connector. The guide rail is connected to the frame via the connector, and the frame has a ladder structure. The connector has a positioning groove that matches the guide rail.

[0010] The guide rail has two rows of tooth holes A that match the upper drive gear and the lower drive gear; parallel arc-shaped guide rail ribs B are provided on both sides of the guide rail on the same plane.

[0011] The guide component consists of a limiting wheel and a support roller. The limiting wheel is used for axial positioning of the climbing machine on the frame. The climbing machine is supported on the frame by the support roller. The limiting wheel and the support roller are set perpendicular to each other.

[0012] The control device is used to control the operation and stop of the upper drive device, the lower drive device, and the limit device, as well as the clamping and releasing of the drive motor brake.

[0013] The limiting device is a limit switch with two upper and lower limits.

[0014] The pedal device consists of a hinge and a pedal. The pedal is connected to the frame via the hinge and folds vertically toward the frame.

[0015] In use, first, place a section of guide rail on the climbing machine and hold it in place with the clamping device. The upper and lower drive gears mesh with the teeth on the guide rail. Move the climbing machine to the bottom of the power pole, and connect the guide rail on the climbing machine with the guide rail on the pole. Open the footboard, install the guardrail, and the worker should wear operating tools, fasten the safety belt, connect the fall arrestor, stand firmly and hold the handle, and start the switch. The upper and lower drive motors will start simultaneously, and the climbing machine will climb upward. The limit wheels in the guide component will contact the two inner sides of the upper frame of the guide rail component to ensure axial position. The support rollers in the guide component will contact the two planes of the upper frame of the guide rail component to prevent swaying during the climbing process. After reaching the working surface, press the stop button, and the motor brake will engage under the action of the control device. After the work is completed, press the descent button to release the brake, and descend back to the ground in the same way as climbing. After reaching the ground, separate the guide rail connection on the climbing machine from the guide rail on the pole, remove the guardrail, and retract the footboard. In the event of top or bottom overtravel during operation, the limit device activates, cutting off the power to the drive motor via the control device and simultaneously locking the brake. If a motor malfunction occurs during ascent or descent and the brake is locked, the control device releases the brake, allowing the machine to return to the ground under its own weight. When transporting materials, the climbing machine is controlled via a remote control.

[0016] The advantages of this utility model are: Due to its dual-drive design (upper and lower drive devices), with two gears on each drive device, one gear meshes with a toothed hole on the guide rail, thus distributing the driving force. This improves climbing performance and stability while reducing wear on the gears and guide rail teeth, extending service life. Furthermore, if one drive fails, the other drive can continue climbing, improving the reliability of the equipment. The clamping device is designed with an "F"-shaped fixed structure, and the clamping wheels combine cylindrical and arc-shaped rollers, ensuring the stability of the clamping device on the guide rail. The guide rail component is designed to integrate the guide rail with the ladder structure, assembling it into a single unit. This makes installation on the tower more convenient and precise, resulting in smoother climbing. The ladder structure also facilitates installation by personnel. Installation and manual loading / unloading are simple; the guide rail is designed with two rows of toothed holes, ensuring the climbing machine's normal operation even if one row malfunctions; the arc-shaped guide rail ribs on both sides of the guide rail ensure more accurate positioning and smoother operation; the guide components ensure stability during climbing, preventing swaying and protecting the guide rail; the limit device prevents overtravel and derailment; the pedal device is hinged to the frame, facilitating pedal folding and easy carrying; the mesh structure of the guardrail effectively prevents tools and screws from falling from heights, and airflow is discharged through the mesh, reducing airflow resistance during high-altitude construction; the remote control device facilitates the transport of materials; due to its simple structure, ease of use, safety, and reliability, it has great practical and promotional value. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0018] Appendix Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the portable climbing machine of this utility model;

[0019] Appendix Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the portable climbing machine of this utility model;

[0020] Appendix Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the upper and lower drive devices of the portable climbing machine of this utility model;

[0021] Appendix Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the portable climbing machine clamping device of this utility model;

[0022] Appendix Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the guide rail component of the portable climbing machine of this utility model;

[0023] Appendix Figure 6 It is attached Figure 5A schematic diagram of the local structure in direction A;

[0024] Appendix Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the guide rail structure in the portable climbing machine guide rail component of this utility model;

[0025] Appendix Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the guide rail in the portable climbing machine guide rail component of this utility model;

[0026] Appendix Figure 9 This is a structural schematic diagram of the guide component of the portable climbing machine of this utility model;

[0027] Appendix Figure 10 It is attached Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the local structure in direction B;

[0028] Appendix Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the portable climbing machine pedal of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0029] See attached document Figure 1 Appendix Figure 2 Appendix Figure 3 Appendix Figure 4 Appendix Figure 5 Appendix Figure 6 , attached Figure 7 , attached Figure 8 , attached Figure 9 , attached Figure 10 , attached Figure 11This utility model discloses a portable climbing machine, comprising a frame 1, an upper drive unit 2, a lower drive unit 3, a clamping device 4, a guide rail component 5, a guide component 6, a control device 7, a limiting device 8, a pedal device 9, a cover 10, a guardrail 11, a power supply 12, a wireless controller 13, and a handle 14. The upper drive unit 2 and the lower drive unit 3 are arranged vertically within the frame 1. Clamping devices 4 are respectively installed at the upper drive unit 2 and the lower drive unit 3 on the frame 1. Clamping wheels I 43 and II 44 in the clamping devices 4 clamp onto the guide rail 52. The guide component 6 cooperates with the frame 51 in the guide rail component 5. The upper drive unit 2, the lower drive unit 3, the control device 7, and the limiting device 8... Power supplies 12 are connected via transmission lines; pedal device 9 is hinged to frame 1; cover 10 is the outer shell of frame 1; guardrail 11 is a mesh structure and detachably connected to frame 1; wireless controller 13 is wirelessly connected to control device 7; handle 14 is located on top of frame 1; upper drive device 2 consists of upper drive motor 21, upper reducer 22, and upper drive gear 23, with upper reducer 22 mounted on the output shaft of upper drive motor 21, and two upper drive gears 23 mounted on upper reducer 22; lower drive device 3 consists of lower drive motor 31, lower reducer 32, and lower drive gear 33, with lower reducer 32 mounted on the output shaft of lower drive motor 31, and two upper drive gears 23 mounted on lower reducer 32. The device includes two lower drive gears 33; the clamping device 4 consists of a bracket 41, a shaft 42, clamping wheel I 43, and clamping wheel II 44, which are mounted on the bracket 41 via the shaft 42; the bracket 41 and the two shafts 42 form an "F" shape; the clamping wheel I 43 is a cylindrical roller, and the clamping wheel II 44 is an arc-shaped roller; the guide rail component 5 consists of a frame 51, a guide rail 52, and a connector 53; the guide rail 52 is connected to the frame 51 via the connector 53, and the frame 51 has a ladder structure; the connector 53 has a positioning groove that matches the guide rail 52; the guide rail 52 has two rows of teeth that match the upper drive gear 23 and the lower drive gear 33. Hole A; parallel arc-shaped guide rail ribs B are respectively provided on both sides of the guide rail 52 on the same plane; the guide component 6 consists of a limiting wheel 61 and a support roller 62. The limiting wheel 61 is used for axial positioning of the climbing machine on the frame 51. The climbing machine is supported on the frame 51 by the support roller 62. The limiting wheel 61 and the support roller 62 are set perpendicularly to each other; the control device 7 is used to control the operation and stop of the upper drive device 2, the lower drive device 3, and the limiting device 8, as well as the clamping and releasing of the drive motor brake; the limiting device 8 is a limit switch with two upper and lower limits; the pedal device 9 consists of a hinge 91 and a pedal 92. The pedal 92 is connected to the frame 1 through the hinge 91 and folds vertically towards the frame 1.

Claims

1. A portable climbing machine, which is composed of a frame (1), an upper driving device (2), a lower driving device (3), a holding device (4), a guide rail component (5), a guide component (6), a control device (7), a limiting device (8), a pedal device (9), a cover (10), a guardrail (11), a power supply (12), a wireless controller (13), and a handle (14), characterized in that: The rack (1) is provided with an upper driving device (2) and a lower driving device (3) in sequence; the upper driving device (2) and the lower driving device (3) are provided with a holding device (4) respectively; the holding wheel I (43) and the holding wheel II (44) in the holding device (4) are held on the guide rail (52); the guide component (6) is used in cooperation with the frame (51) in the guide rail component (5); the upper driving device (2), the lower driving device (3), the control device (7), the limiting device (8) and the power supply (12) are connected through a transmission line; the pedal device (9) is hinged to the rack (1); the cover (10) is the outer shell of the rack (1); the guardrail (11) is a net structure and is detachably connected with the rack (1); the wireless controller (13) is wirelessly connected with the control device (7); and the handle (14) is arranged on the top of the rack (1).

2. The portable climbing machine of claim 1, wherein: The upper driving device (2) is composed of an upper driving motor (21), an upper speed reducer (22) and an upper driving gear (23), the upper speed reducer (22) is arranged on the output shaft of the upper driving motor (21), and two upper driving gears (23) are arranged on the upper speed reducer (22).

3. The portable climbing machine of claim 1, wherein: The lower driving device (3) is composed of a lower driving motor (31), a lower speed reducer (32) and a lower driving gear (33), the lower speed reducer (32) is arranged on the output shaft of the lower driving motor (31), and two lower driving gears (33) are arranged on the lower speed reducer (32).

4. The portable climbing machine of claim 1, wherein: The holding device (4) is composed of a support (41), a shaft (42), a holding wheel I (43) and a holding wheel II (44), the holding wheel I (43) and the holding wheel II (44) are arranged on the support (41) through the shaft (42); the support (41) and the two shafts (42) form a "F" shaped structure, the holding wheel I (43) is a cylindrical roller, and the holding wheel II (44) is a circular arc roller.

5. The portable climbing machine of claim 1, wherein: The guide rail component (5) is composed of a frame (51), a guide rail (52) and a connecting piece (53), the guide rail (52) is connected with the frame (51) through the connecting piece (53), and the frame (51) is a ladder structure; the connecting piece (53) is provided with a positioning groove matched with the guide rail (52).

6. The portable climbing machine of claim 2 or 3 or 5, wherein: Two rows of tooth holes A matched with the upper driving gear (23) and the lower driving gear (33) are arranged on the guide rail (52); and circular arc guide rail ribs B parallel to each other are arranged on the same plane on the two sides of the guide rail (52).

7. The portable climbing machine of claim 1 or 5, wherein: The guide component (6) is composed of a limiting wheel (61) and a supporting roller (62), the limiting wheel (61) is used for axial positioning of the climbing machine on the frame (51), the climbing machine is supported on the frame (51) through the supporting roller (62), and the limiting wheel (61) and the supporting roller (62) are arranged in opposite perpendicular directions.

8. The portable climbing machine of claim 1, wherein: The control device (7) is used for controlling the running and stopping of the upper driving device (2), the lower driving device (3) and the limiting device (8), and the holding and releasing of the driving motor holding brake.

9. The portable climbing machine of claim 1, wherein: The limiting device (8) is two up and down limiting travel switches.

10. The portable climbing machine of claim 1, wherein: The pedal device (9) is composed of a hinge (91) and a pedal (92), the pedal (92) is connected with the rack (1) through the hinge (91) and is folded in the vertical direction of the rack (1).

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