High-altitude falling protection device applied to sensor

By using a spherical structure and shock-absorbing spring design, the problems of insufficient cushioning and complex installation when the sensor falls from a height are solved, achieving stable protection and convenient installation of the sensor, and extending the service life of the sensor and connecting wires.

CN224189247UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01DEZHOU DEFENG TESTING TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
DEZHOU DEFENG TESTING TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-17
Publication Date
2026-05-01

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing sensor fall protection devices have poor buffering effect, which can easily lead to damage to sensors and connecting cables. Furthermore, they are complex to install, affecting the ease of operation for workers.

Method used

The device employs a spherical structure consisting of a fixed cover, a housing, and an elastic cord. The housing is spherical and includes a shock-absorbing spring. The fixed cover has a wire-passing hole, through which the connecting wire passes. The spherical structure reduces wear and tear during the dragging of the sensor connecting wire, preventing sensor friction damage, and reduces violent collisions through the elastic cord and shock-absorbing spring.

Benefits of technology

It effectively protects the sensor from severe impacts, reduces wear, improves installation convenience, extends the life of the connection cable, and ensures the stability and safety of the sensor when it falls from a height.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of inspection and detection, and particularly relates to a high-altitude falling protection device applied to a sensor, and the device comprises a fixed cover which is used for fixing the sensor; the shell is arranged on the outer side of the fixed cover and is configured to protect the sensor; an elastic rope is further arranged between the fixing cover and the shell, the two ends of the elastic rope are connected with the outer surface of the fixing cover and the inner surface of the shell respectively, a threading hole is further formed in the shell and is configured to contain a connecting wire of the sensor, the shell is of a spherical structure, and the elastic rope is arranged on the outer surface of the fixing cover and the inner surface of the shell. Therefore, the shell completely covers the sensor. By means of the scheme, the sensor can be fixed in the shell in a suspended mode, the spherical structure can reduce overall abrasion damage in the dragging process of a sensor connecting line, meanwhile, friction damage caused by the fact that the sensor makes contact with a tower structure is avoided, and it is guaranteed that the sensor cannot be violently collided even if falling and colliding occur; therefore, a good protection effect is achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of inspection and testing technology, specifically relating to a sensor fall protection device. Background Technology

[0002] In high-altitude operations such as full-scale testing of power transmission and transformation towers, sensors face the risk of falling from heights. A fall often causes serious damage to the sensors. Existing fall protection devices have some shortcomings. For example, some safety devices do not provide adequate cushioning for sensors during a fall, easily leading to significant impact damage to the sensors and connecting cables; others are complex to install, affecting the ease of operation for workers and hindering rapid installation.

[0003] Therefore, existing sensor fall protection devices are not yet perfect. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a sensor fall protection device to address the shortcomings of existing sensor fall protection devices.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A fall protection device for sensors, comprising:

[0007] The mounting cover is configured to hold the sensor.

[0008] A housing, disposed outside the mounting cover, is configured to protect the sensor;

[0009] An elastic rope is also provided between the fixing cover and the housing. The two ends of the elastic rope are respectively connected to the outer surface of the fixing cover and the inner surface of the housing. The housing is also provided with a wire hole, which is configured to accommodate the connecting wire of the sensor. The housing has a spherical structure so that the housing completely covers the sensor.

[0010] This application may further include the following technical solutions: the shell includes a spherical inner shell and a spherical outer shell, the inner shell is smaller than the outer shell, and the center of the inner shell and the outer shell are at the same position, and a plurality of shock-absorbing springs are provided between the inner shell and the outer shell.

[0011] This application may further include the following technical solution: multiple shock-absorbing springs are arranged in a ring on the spherical structure, and the multiple shock-absorbing springs within each ring arrangement range are equally spaced.

[0012] This application may further include the following technical solution: the housing includes a front housing with a hemispherical structure and a rear housing with a hemispherical structure, the connection position of the front housing and the rear housing forms an annular clearance window, and the central axis of the clearance window coincides with the central axis of the wire hole.

[0013] This application may further include the following technical solution: the front housing is provided with a locking protrusion at the clearance window, and the rear housing is provided with a locking recess at the clearance window. The locking protrusion and the locking recess are engaged and connected so that the front housing and the rear housing form a closed sphere after being connected.

[0014] This application may further include the following technical solution: two threading holes are provided, and the two threading holes are located on the same central axis of the housing.

[0015] This application may further include the following technical solution: a rubber pad layer is provided on the inner wall of the threading hole.

[0016] This application may further include the following technical solution: the fixing cover is also provided with a connector, and the connector is fixedly connected to the sensor.

[0017] This application may further include the following technical solution: an adhesive pad layer is provided on the inner wall of the fixing cover.

[0018] This application may further include the following technical solution: the fixing cover includes an elastic sleeve, which is configured to fit and fix sensors of different sizes.

[0019] Beneficial effects:

[0020] Through the above-mentioned technical solution, this application enables the sensor to be suspended and fixed inside the housing. The spherical structure can reduce overall wear and damage during the dragging of the sensor connection line, while avoiding frictional damage to the sensor contact tower structure. This ensures that even if it falls and is bumped, the sensor will not be violently impacted, thus providing better protection. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a sensor fall protection device according to this application;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a sensor fall protection device applied to high altitudes according to this application;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a sensor fall protection device from a height, taken from another direction, according to this application.

[0024] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 1. Fixing cover; 2. Shock-absorbing spring; 3. Elastic rope; 4. Threading hole; 5. Sensor; 6. Connecting wire; 7. Front housing; 8. Rear housing; 9. Rubber pad layer; 10. Clearance window. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the embodiments of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to specific examples and accompanying drawings. Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail here, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0026] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0027] A fall protection device for sensors, comprising:

[0028] The mounting cover 1 is configured to fix the sensor 5;

[0029] A housing, located outside the mounting cover 1, is configured to protect the sensor 5;

[0030] An elastic rope 3 is provided between the fixing cover 1 and the housing. The two ends of the elastic rope 3 are respectively connected to the outer surface of the fixing cover 1 and the inner surface of the housing. The housing is also provided with a wire hole 4, which is configured to accommodate the connecting wire 6 of the sensor 5. The housing has a spherical structure so that the housing completely covers the sensor 5.

[0031] In this embodiment, by setting up a multi-layered sleeve structure of fixing cover 1, housing and elastic rope 3, the sensor 5 can be suspended and fixed inside the housing. The spherical structure can reduce the overall wear and damage during the dragging of the sensor 5 connecting line 6, and at the same time avoid the sensor 5 from contacting the tower structure to cause friction damage, ensuring that even if it falls and bumps, the sensor 5 will not be violently impacted, thus playing a better protective role.

[0032] This application may further include the following technical solution: the housing includes a spherical inner housing and a spherical outer housing, the inner housing being smaller than the outer housing, and the centers of the inner housing and the outer housing being at the same position. Multiple shock-absorbing springs 2 are also provided between the inner housing and the outer housing. The shock-absorbing springs 2 can further improve the structural stability of the housing, reduce damage to the housing caused by collisions, or reduce the transmission of collision force to the internal sensors 5.

[0033] The present application may further include the following technical solution: multiple shock absorber springs 2 are arranged in a ring on the spherical structure, and the overall structural stability is improved by the ring arrangement. The multiple shock absorber springs 2 within each ring arrangement range are equally spaced, so as to disperse the force on the shell by the uniformly distributed shock absorber springs 2, thereby improving the uniformity of the force on the shell and the structural stability.

[0034] This application may further include the following technical solution: the housing includes a hemispherical front housing 7 and a hemispherical rear housing 8, the connection position of the front housing 7 and the rear housing 8 forming an annular clearance window 10, the central axis of the clearance window 10 coinciding with the central axis of the wire hole 4. By setting the coinciding central axis, the possibility of misalignment and bending between the connecting wire 6 and the sensor 5 can be reduced, thereby extending the service life of the connecting wire 6.

[0035] The application may further include the following technical solution: the front housing 7 is provided with a locking protrusion at the clearance window 10, and the rear housing 8 is provided with a locking recess at the clearance window 10. The locking protrusion and the locking recess are connected to each other so that the front housing 7 and the rear housing 8 form a closed sphere after being connected.

[0036] Optionally, the front housing 7 and the rear housing 8 are respectively provided with external threads and internal threads near the relief window 10. When the external threads and internal threads are connected, the front housing 7 and the rear housing 8 are connected to form a closed sphere.

[0037] This application may further include the following technical solution: two wire holes 4 are provided, and the two wire holes 4 are located on the same central axis of the housing, so as to improve the connection stability between the connecting wire 6 and the sensor 5, reduce the damage caused by bending, and extend its service life.

[0038] This application may further include the following technical solution: a rubber pad layer 9 is provided on the inner wall of the wire hole 4 to reduce frictional damage between the connecting wire 6 and the wire hole 4, extend the service life of the connecting wire 6, and the rubber pad layer 9 can also prevent signal transmission instability caused by damage to the connecting wire 6.

[0039] The present application may further include the following technical solution: the fixing cover 1 is also provided with a connector, which is fixedly connected to the sensor 5. Optionally, the connector is a snap-fit, which facilitates quick snap-fit ​​of the sensor 5.

[0040] This application may further include the following technical solution: a rubber pad layer 9 is provided on the inner wall of the fixing cover 1, thereby using the rubber pad layer 9 to enhance the stability of the connection between the sensor 5 and the fixing cover 1.

[0041] The application may further include the following technical solution: the fixing cover 1 includes an elastic sleeve, which is configured to fit and fix sensors 5 of different sizes, thereby using the fitting method to quickly fix sensors 5 of different sizes and improve the universality of the protection device.

[0042] In use, the front housing 7 and rear housing 8 are opened, and the sensor 5 is installed into the fixed cover 1 through the clearance window 10. The connecting wires 6 at both ends of the sensor 5 are passed through the wire holes 4 on both sides, and then the front housing 7 and rear housing 8 are connected to form a spherical protective structure. During operation, when the sensor 5 falls from a height, the outer housing will hit the ground first. The internal shock-absorbing spring 2 will absorb the impact force from the ground. The sensor 5 inside the fixed cover 1 will shake due to inertia. The reaction force brought by the internally connected elastic rope 3 will reduce the shaking amplitude of the fixed cover 1, thereby reducing the shaking amplitude of the sensor 5 and keeping it stable, thus protecting the sensor 5 and offsetting the damage from external impacts. Moreover, only one person is needed to quickly complete the installation and adjustment of the sensor 5 protection device, effectively improving work efficiency. The quick connection and elastic structure design of the protection device ensure the safety and reliability of the entire protection device during use.

[0043] The terms "upper" and "lower" are used to describe the relative positions of the various structures in the accompanying drawings. They are only for clarity of description and are not intended to limit the scope of implementation of this application. Any changes or adjustments to the relative positions without substantially altering the technical content shall also be considered within the scope of implementation of this application.

[0044] It should be noted that, in this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0045] Furthermore, in this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., 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 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 this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0046] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this disclosure. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0047] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the application in any other way. Any person skilled in the art may make changes or modifications to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of this application without departing from the scope of the technical solution of this application shall still fall within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A fall protection device for sensors, characterized in that, include: The mounting cover is configured to hold the sensor. A housing, disposed outside the mounting cover, is configured to protect the sensor; An elastic rope is also provided between the fixing cover and the housing. The two ends of the elastic rope are respectively connected to the outer surface of the fixing cover and the inner surface of the housing. The housing is also provided with a wire hole, which is configured to accommodate the connecting wire of the sensor. The housing has a spherical structure so that the housing completely covers the sensor.

2. The sensor high fall protection device of claim 1, wherein, The housing includes a spherical inner housing and a spherical outer housing. The inner housing is smaller than the outer housing, and the centers of the inner housing and the outer housing are at the same position. Multiple shock-absorbing springs are also provided between the inner housing and the outer housing.

3. The sensor high fall protection device of claim 2, wherein, The plurality of said shock-absorbing springs are arranged in a ring on the spherical structure, and the plurality of said shock-absorbing springs within each ring arrangement range are equally spaced.

4. A fall protection device for sensors according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The housing includes a front housing with a hemispherical structure and a rear housing with a hemispherical structure. The connection position of the front housing and the rear housing forms an annular clearance window, and the central axis of the clearance window coincides with the central axis of the threading hole.

5. The high-altitude fall protection device for sensors according to claim 4, characterized in that, The front housing has a locking protrusion at the clearance window, and the rear housing has a locking recess at the clearance window. The locking protrusion and the locking recess are engaged to form a closed sphere when the front housing and the rear housing are connected.

6. The sensor high fall protection device of claim 1, wherein, There are two threading holes, and the two threading holes are located on the same central axis of the housing.

7. The sensor high fall protection device of claim 1, wherein, A rubber pad layer is provided on the inner wall of the thread hole.

8. The sensor high fall protection device of claim 1, wherein, The fixing cover is also provided with a connector, which is fixedly connected to the sensor.

9. The sensor high fall protection device of claim 1, wherein, A rubber pad layer is provided on the inner wall of the fixing cover.

10. The high-altitude fall protection device for sensors according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting cover includes an elastic sleeve configured to fit and secure sensors of different sizes.