Movable ice melting system control terminal mounting mechanism

By designing a movable control terminal installation mechanism for the ice-melting system, the problems of fixed structures being unable to adjust their position and equipment damage caused by thermal expansion and contraction are solved. This enables flexible adjustment and convenient maintenance of the equipment, and improves the service life of the equipment and the protection of the wiring harness.

CN224078056UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-03HANGZHOU BODA WEIYE PUBLIC SAFETY TECH CO LTD +1
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Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-04-17
Publication Date
2026-04-03

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Technical Problem

The fixed structure of the existing ice-melting system control terminal is inflexible and cannot be adjusted as needed. Furthermore, during seasonal temperature changes, the thermal expansion and contraction of the delivery pipeline can cause displacement of equipment components, which may lead to cracking of the outer casing and loosening of welds, affecting the use of the equipment.

Method used

A movable ice-melting system control terminal installation mechanism was designed, including a top plate and clamps fixed on the connecting flange. A pre-tightening gap is provided between the clamps and the pipe groove to allow the conveying pipe to slide in the pipe groove. Combined with a flip-up control board bracket and a reasonable wiring harness structure, the mechanism can be flexibly adjusted and protected.

Benefits of technology

This technology enables flexible adjustment of the position of the control terminal for the ice-melting system, avoiding equipment damage caused by thermal expansion and contraction, improving equipment lifespan and maintenance convenience, enhancing wiring harness protection, and reducing maintenance costs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a mounting mechanism for a control terminal of a movable ice melting system. The mounting mechanism is arranged on a water segregator of a conveying pipeline. The water distributor comprises a Y-shaped water distribution pipe, connecting flanges are arranged at the two ends of the Y-shaped water distribution pipe, and the Y-shaped water distribution pipe is connected with the conveying pipeline through the connecting flanges. The mounting mechanism is characterized by comprising a top plate fixed above the connecting flange, a pipe groove is formed below the top plate, and the conveying pipeline penetrates through the pipe groove; hoops are arranged on the two sides of the top plate, the pipe grooves are sleeved with the hoops, and pre-tightening gaps are formed between the hoops and the pipe grooves; the mounting mechanism further comprises a control panel support arranged above the connecting flange, a control panel is arranged above the control panel support, and a protective cover is arranged outside the control panel support. According to the utility model, the fixing is flexible, the whole mechanism can integrally slide along with the pipeline when the pipeline expands with heat and contracts with cold, and the disassembly and the maintenance are convenient; the wire harness threading structure is reasonable and convenient; the control panel support can be turned over according to needs to be used.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a control terminal for an ice-melting system, and more particularly to an installation mechanism for a mobile ice-melting system control terminal. Background Technology

[0002] Winter icy and snowy weather reduces the friction of highway surfaces, increases vehicle braking distance, and easily leads to traffic accidents such as vehicle skidding and rollovers, seriously threatening the lives of drivers and passengers. To solve these problems, ice-melting systems are installed on both sides of highways in areas with heavy snowfall. Existing ice-melting systems consist of ice-melting pipes installed on both sides of the highway, with ice-melting system control terminals spaced at intervals along these pipes. Each control terminal includes a distributor connected to the main pipe, with an ice-melting control box mounted on the distributor. The distributor pipes are connected to on / off valves and nozzles, allowing for the intermittent spraying of ice-melting agent to melt the ice and snow. Chinese invention patent CN110761239A discloses an ice-melting system, specifically including a pump house and a delivery pipe; the pump house contains a storage tank, connecting pipes, and a control box; the delivery pipes have several spray terminals and several feedback devices; the storage tank, connecting pipes, delivery pipes, and spray terminals are sequentially connected; the connecting pipes have a regulating device; the control box is electrically connected to the regulating device, and the control box is signal-connected to the feedback device. During operation, the control box opens the electric valve of the spraying terminal, and the de-icing agent is sprayed from the storage tank through the connecting pipes, conveying pipes, and spraying pipes before being ejected from the nozzles. However, the fixed structure of the de-icing system control terminal in this type of de-icing system is not flexible and cannot be adjusted in position as needed. During seasonal temperature changes, the conveying pipes will expand and contract due to heat, causing displacement of components such as the housing of the de-icing system control terminal. Over time, this may lead to cracking of the housing and loosening of component solder joints, affecting the normal operation of the equipment. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a movable control terminal installation mechanism for an ice-melting system. This invention allows for flexible adjustment of the control terminal's position as needed. In the event of thermal expansion or contraction of the pipeline, the entire mechanism can slide along with the pipeline to ensure normal operation of the equipment.

[0004] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: A movable ice-melting system control terminal installation mechanism is installed on the water distributor of the conveying pipeline. The water distributor includes a Y-shaped water distribution pipe with connecting flanges at both ends, and the Y-shaped water distribution pipe is connected to the conveying pipeline through the connecting flanges. The installation mechanism is characterized by: a top plate fixed above the connecting flanges, a pipe groove below the top plate, through which the conveying pipeline passes; clamps on both sides of the top plate, which are fitted outside the pipe groove, with a pre-tightening gap between the clamps and the pipe groove; the installation mechanism also includes a control board bracket installed above the connecting flange, a control board mounted above the control board bracket, and a protective cover on the outside of the control board bracket.

[0005] In the aforementioned movable ice-melting system control terminal installation mechanism, an external fastening screw is provided above the clamp, and the external fastening screw passes through the clamp and is fixed to the top plate.

[0006] In the aforementioned mobile ice-melting system control terminal installation mechanism, the control board bracket includes a base plate fixed to the connecting flange, a vertical frame above the base plate, a side groove on the side of the vertical frame, and an installation plate above the vertical frame. The control board is fixed to the side of the installation plate.

[0007] In the aforementioned mobile ice-melting system control terminal installation mechanism, the connecting flange includes a first sub-flange fixed at both ends of the Y-shaped water distribution pipe and a second sub-flange fixed at the end of the delivery pipe. The first sub-flange and the second sub-flange are connected by bolts.

[0008] In the aforementioned movable ice-melting system control terminal installation mechanism, the top plate has multiple inwardly extending side wings in the middle, which are mounted on the top of the connecting flange; and the side wings are fixed to the connecting flange by the first screw.

[0009] In the aforementioned movable ice-melting system control terminal installation mechanism, the top plate is provided with a vertical lug, and the vertical lug is provided with a first vertical hole and a second vertical hole. A conduit is passed through the first vertical hole, and an extension pipe is passed through the second vertical hole. The connecting flange and the inner side of the pipe groove have a through-line gap. The bottom plate is provided with a first through-line hole in the middle. The wire bundle in the conduit is connected to the control board after passing through the through-line gap and the first through-line hole.

[0010] In the aforementioned movable ice-melting system control terminal installation mechanism, the extension pipe is connected to the tail of the Y-shaped water distribution pipe, and the top of the groove on the upper side of the upright frame is a groove cover, which is located above the extension pipe.

[0011] In the aforementioned movable ice-melting system control terminal installation mechanism, the base plate is fixed to the connecting flange by means of a second screw connecting the base plate to the first sub-flange of the connecting flange.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0013] 1. This utility model includes a top plate fixed above the connecting flange, with a pipe groove below the top plate through which the conveying pipe passes. Clamps are provided on both sides of the top plate, fitted over the pipe groove, with a pre-tightening gap between the clamps and the pipe groove. During installation, the pipe groove is fixed to the guardrails on both sides of the highway. Tightening the clamps tightens the clamps, allowing the other components of this utility model, except for the pipe groove, to be threaded onto the pipe groove. During seasonal temperature changes, the conveying pipe will expand and contract, causing the connecting flange, control panel bracket, and other components (excluding the pipe groove) to slide along with the conveying pipe within the pipe groove. This solves the problems of pipe displacement due to thermal expansion and contraction, which can lead to cracking of the outer casing and loosening of component solder joints, thus improving the service life of the equipment. Furthermore, when maintenance or relocation is required, simply unscrewing the clamps allows the mechanism to be detached from the pipe groove, enabling position adjustment and facilitating quick inspection and maintenance of the components within the pipe groove.

[0014] 2. The groove cover of this utility model is located above the extension pipe, and the groove cover is the top of the side groove. The extension pipe is connected to the tail of the Y-shaped water distribution pipe. When operation is required from the rear (e.g., when it needs to be moved to the other side of the road), the second screw connected to the first sub-flange on the base plate can be unscrewed, the control panel bracket can be flipped to face rearward, and then connected to the other side first sub-flange by tightening the second screw. This allows operation from the rear of the mechanism in its original direction. Furthermore, since the side groove is located at the axis of the mechanism, the operation of the entire mechanism will not be affected regardless of the direction the control panel bracket faces, nor will it interfere with the extension pipe. On the contrary, the groove cover provides support and protection for the extension pipe, thus improving the adaptability and convenience of the entire mechanism.

[0015] 3. This utility model includes a vertical lug on the top plate, with a first vertical hole on the lug through which a conduit passes; a connection flange and the inner side of the pipe groove have a passage gap; and a first threading hole is provided in the middle of the bottom plate. After the wire harness enters the mechanism through the conduit, it passes downward through the passage gap, then passes under the bottom plate, and finally passes upward through the first threading hole before connecting to the control board. The mechanism has a fixed wire harness threading structure, which is reasonable, convenient, and provides effective protection for the wire harness, preventing it from being exposed to the outside, thereby improving its service life. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the pipe and trench section of this organization;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a partial enlarged view of the pipe and trench section of this structure;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the water distributor and control panel support of this organization;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the base plate and control panel support of this mechanism;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a magnified view of a portion of the base plate of this structure;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a magnified view of a portion of the conduit section of this organization;

[0023] Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of the side wing section of this mechanism;

[0024] Figure 9 This is a partial enlarged view of the first threading hole section of this structure;

[0025] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the pipe trench section.

[0026] The markings in the attached diagram are as follows: 1-Water distributor, 2-Y-shaped water distribution pipe, 3-Connecting flange, 4-Top plate, 5-Pipe trench, 6-Clamp, 7-Control panel bracket, 8-Control panel, 9-Protective cover, 10-External fastening screw, 11-Base plate, 12-Upright frame, 13-Side trench, 14-Mounting upright plate, 15-Upright lug, 16-First upright hole, 17-Conduit, 18-First wire hole, 19-Bolt, 20-Side wing, 21-First screw, 22-Trench cover, 23-Extension pipe, 24-Second upright hole, 25-Pre-tightening gap, 26-Through gap, 27-First sub-flange, 28-Transportation pipe, 29-Second screw, 30-Second sub-flange. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, but this should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0028] Example: A mobile ice-melting system control terminal installation mechanism, configured as follows Figure 1-3As shown, the distributor 1, installed on the conveying pipe 28, is preferably made of stainless steel. The chromium in stainless steel forms a self-healing oxide film, providing excellent corrosion resistance and adaptability to humid environments. Its high strength and wear resistance make it more durable, and it can withstand extreme temperatures from -200℃ to 800℃. Its smooth, non-porous surface makes it easy to clean and maintain, resulting in a long lifespan and outstanding overall cost-effectiveness. The distributor 1 includes a Y-shaped water distribution pipe 2, with connecting flanges 3 welded to both ends. The connecting flanges 3 include a first sub-flange 27 fixed to both ends of the Y-shaped water distribution pipe 2 and a second sub-flange 30 fixed to the end of the conveying pipe 28. The first sub-flange 27 and the second sub-flange 30 are connected by bolts 19. The Y-shaped water distribution pipe 2 is connected to the conveying pipe 28 via the connecting flanges 3. 8. PE material is preferred. PE material has strong corrosion resistance and a service life of over 50 years, far exceeding that of metal pipes. Secondly, PE material is lightweight, facilitating transportation and installation, significantly reducing construction costs. The pipe exhibits excellent flexibility and outstanding impact resistance. Hot-melt connection technology is used to connect the conveying pipe 28 and the connecting flange 3, resulting in high interface strength and excellent sealing, greatly reducing the risk of leakage. The smooth inner wall of PE material ensures low fluid resistance, improving conveying efficiency and significantly saving energy. Furthermore, PE material is non-toxic and harmless, possesses excellent low-temperature resistance (-60℃), and is environmentally friendly and recyclable, demonstrating significant comprehensive performance advantages. The installation mechanism includes a top plate 4 fixed above the connecting flange 3. The top plate 4 is preferably a metal plate, which is corrosion-resistant, high-strength, has good load-bearing capacity, and is fireproof and insect-proof. A pipe groove 5 is provided below the top plate 4, as shown in the attached... Figure 10As shown, the bottom of the pipe trench 5 is fixed to the pipe trench bracket by self-drilling screws. A pipe trench bracket is installed every 2 meters to improve the stability of the pipe trench 5. The pipe trench bracket is fixed to the highway guardrail by column mounting clamps. Thus, this installation mechanism can be installed on the highway guardrail using self-drilling screws, pipe trench brackets, and column mounting clamps. The pipe trench 5 is preferably made of fiberglass. Fiberglass is lightweight, high-strength, corrosion-resistant, anti-aging, acid and alkali resistant, and moisture-proof and waterproof. It is not easily deformed or cracked when exposed to outdoor or humid environments for a long time. Furthermore, fiberglass can be flexibly molded into complex shapes, has a smooth surface that is easy to clean, and also... It features electrical insulation and thermal insulation, resulting in low maintenance costs. The conveying pipe 28 runs through the pipe trench 5, which provides protection for the conveying pipe 28 and the connecting flange 3. Clamps 6 are located on both sides of the top plate 4, with external fastening screws 10 above each clamp. These screws pass through the clamps 6 and are fixed to the top plate 4, improving the stability of the connection. The clamps 6 are preferably made of metal. The clamps 6 are fitted over the pipe trench 5, with a pre-tightening gap 25 between them. During installation, tightening the clamps 6 secures the conveying pipe 28 and the control plate bracket 7 connected to the connecting flange 3, fixing them together above the pipe trench 5. When encountering significant temperature fluctuations during seasonal changes, the conveying pipe 28 will expand and contract with temperature changes. The conveying pipe 28 will slide along with the connecting flange 3 and the control plate bracket 7 connected to the connecting flange 3 within the pipe trench 5, preventing issues such as shell cracking and loose component solder joints, thus ensuring normal equipment operation. Furthermore, when maintenance or relocation is required, simply tightening the clamp 6 will disengage the connecting flange 3 and the control panel bracket 7 connected to the connecting flange 3 from the pipe groove 5, thereby enabling position adjustment of the mechanism and facilitating disassembly and maintenance. The installation mechanism also includes the control panel bracket 7 located above the connecting flange 3, preferably made of metal plate. A control panel 8 is located above the control panel bracket 7, and a protective cover 9 is provided on the outside of the control panel bracket 7, preferably made of PC or stainless steel, to protect the various mechanisms above the top plate 4.

[0029] like Figure 4As shown: The control panel bracket 7 includes a base plate 11 fixed to the connecting flange 3. A stand 12 is provided on the top of the base plate 11. A side groove 13 is provided on the side of the stand 12. The side groove 13 is located at the axis of the mechanism. When it is necessary to operate from the back (for example, when it is necessary to move to the other side of the road), the second screw 29 connected to the first sub-flange 27 on the base plate 11 can be unscrewed. After the control panel bracket 7 is flipped to face the rear, it is then connected to the first sub-flange 27 on the other side by tightening the second screw 29. In this way, it is possible to operate from the back of the mechanism in the original direction. Furthermore, the control panel bracket 7 will not affect the extension pipe 23 after its direction is changed. The extension pipe 23 is connected to the tail of the Y-shaped water distribution pipe 2. The top of the side groove 13 is a groove cover 22, which is set above the extension pipe 23. The groove cover 22 is close to the extension pipe 23, providing force support and protection for the extension pipe 23 to reduce the pressure on the extension pipe 23 and extend its service life. Since the side groove 13 is located at the axis of the mechanism, the operation of the entire mechanism will not be affected regardless of which side the control panel bracket 7 faces, nor will it interfere with the extension pipe 23. On the contrary, the presence of the groove cover 22 will provide support and protection for the extension pipe 23, thereby improving the adaptability and convenience of the entire mechanism. A mounting plate 14 is provided above the upright frame 12, and the control panel 8 is fixed to the side of the mounting plate 14, which not only facilitates operation but also provides support and protection.

[0030] like Figure 5-7 As shown: A vertical lug 15 is provided above the top plate 4, and a first vertical hole 16 is provided on the vertical lug 15. A conduit 17 is passed through the first vertical hole 16; there is a wire passage gap 26 between the connecting flange 3 and the inner side of the pipe groove 5; a first wire passage hole 18 is provided in the middle of the bottom plate 11; after the wire harness enters the mechanism through the conduit 17, it passes downward through the wire passage gap 26, then passes under the bottom plate 11, and then passes upward through the first wire passage hole 18 before connecting to the control plate 8. The mechanism has a fixed wire harness threading structure. This structure is reasonable, convenient and provides effective protection for the wire harness, avoiding the wire harness being exposed to the outside, thereby improving its service life; a second vertical hole 24 is provided on the vertical lug 15, and an extension tube 23 is passed through the second vertical hole 24.

[0031] like Figure 8-9 As shown: The top plate 4 has multiple inwardly extending side wings 20 in the middle. The side wings 20 are mounted on the top of the first sub-flange 27 and match the shape of the bottom plate 11. The side wings 20 are fixed to the first sub-flange 27 by the first screw 21, which increases the stability of the mechanism, distributes the pressure, and facilitates disassembly.

[0032] In summary, this utility model has the advantages of allowing the entire mechanism to slide along with the pipeline when the pipeline expands and contracts due to heat, flexible fixing, convenient assembly and disassembly, simple and reasonable wire harness threading structure, and the ability to be operated in reverse direction.

Claims

1. A movable ice-melting system control terminal mounting mechanism arranged on a water distributor (1) of a delivery pipeline (28), the water distributor (1) comprising a Y-shaped water distribution pipe (2) provided with connecting flanges (3) at both ends, the Y-shaped water distribution pipe (2) being connected to the delivery pipeline (28) via the connecting flanges (3); characterized in that: The installation mechanism comprises a top plate (4) fixed above a connecting flange (3), a pipe groove (5) arranged below the top plate (4), and a conveying pipe (28) penetrating through the pipe groove (5); both sides of the top plate (4) are provided with a clamp (6) sleeved outside the pipe groove (5), and a pre-tightening gap (25) is arranged between the clamp (6) and the pipe groove (5); the installation mechanism further comprises a control plate support (7) arranged above the connecting flange (3), and a control plate (8) arranged above the control plate support (7); and a protective cover (9) is arranged outside the control plate support (7).

2. The movable ice-melting system control terminal mounting mechanism according to claim 1, characterized by: An outer fastening screw (10) is arranged above the clamp (6) and fixed with the top plate (4).

3. The movable ice-melting system control terminal mounting mechanism according to claim 1, characterized by: The control plate support (7) comprises a bottom plate (11) fixed with the connecting flange (3), a stand (12) arranged above the bottom plate (11), a side groove (13) arranged at the side of the stand (12), and an installation vertical plate (14) arranged above the stand (12), and the control plate (8) is fixed at the side of the installation vertical plate (14).

4. The movable ice-melting system control terminal mounting mechanism according to claim 1, characterized by: The connecting flange (3) comprises a first sub-flange (27) fixed at both ends of the Y-shaped water distribution pipe (2) and a second sub-flange (30) fixed at the end of the conveying pipe (28), and the first sub-flange (27) and the second sub-flange (30) are connected by a bolt (19).

5. The movable deicing system control terminal mounting mechanism according to claim 4, characterized by: A plurality of inwardly extending side wings (20) are arranged at the middle of the top plate (4), and the side wings (20) are arranged on the top of the connecting flange (3); and the side wings (20) are fixed with the first sub-flange (27) by a first screw (21).

6. The movable ice-melting system control terminal mounting mechanism according to claim 3, characterized by: A vertical lug (15) is arranged above the top plate (4), a first vertical hole (16) and a second vertical hole (24) are arranged on the vertical lug (15), a wire pipe (17) is arranged through the first vertical hole (16), and an extension pipe (23) is arranged through the second vertical hole (24); the connecting flange (3) and the inner side of the pipe groove (5) have a wire passing gap (26); a first wire passing hole (18) is arranged at the middle of the bottom plate (11); and the wire harness in the wire pipe is connected to the control plate (8) through the wire passing gap (26) and the first wire passing hole (18).

7. The movable ice-melting system control terminal mounting mechanism according to claim 6, characterized by: The extension pipe (23) is connected to the tail of the Y-shaped water distribution pipe (2), and the top of the side groove (13) of the stand (12) is a groove cover (22) arranged above the extension pipe (23).

8. The movable ice-melting system control terminal mounting mechanism according to claim 3, characterized by: The bottom plate (11) is fixed with the connecting flange (3), and the bottom plate (11) is connected with the first sub-flange (27) of the connecting flange (3) by a second screw.

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  • Ice melting system and control method thereof

    CN110761239A