Protective structure for cooling tower
By installing a ladder structure consisting of struts, steps, fall arrestors, and handrails on the cooling tower, the problem of lack of protection at the ladder in the existing technology is solved, which realizes the safety of workers climbing and the convenient disassembly and assembly of protective components, thereby improving the safety and maintenance efficiency of cooling tower operations.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NANJING OU SHI DE ELECTROMECHANICAL TECH DEV CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-05
AI Technical Summary
The existing protective structure for cooling towers lacks protective components at the ladders, which cannot guarantee the safety of workers when climbing, and the protective components are inconvenient to install and remove.
A protective structure was designed, comprising a ladder structure consisting of support rods, footboards, fall arrest rings, and handrails. The ladder is connected by bolts, and fall arrest rings and connecting rods are installed to prevent falls. Vertical tubes, square tubes, and handrails are installed at the top of the tower to increase stability and facilitate assembly and disassembly.
It improves the safety of workers climbing, prevents falls, and facilitates the customization and maintenance of protective components, thus enhancing the safety of cooling tower operations.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cooling tower technology, and in particular to a protective structure for cooling towers. Background Technology
[0002] Existing cooling tower protective structures, to facilitate cleaning of the protective components, are mounted on a connecting plate using easily detachable parts, which then connects the structure to the cooling tower. However, no protective components are provided for the ladder, compromising the safety of workers using the ladder. For example, a cooling tower protective cover installation structure disclosed in Chinese Patent Application No. CN202321315473.1 first fixes the connecting plate to the ventilation opening, and then the protective net is detachably installed on the connecting plate. When replacing the protective net, it can be simply removed from the connecting plate, making cleaning of the protective cover more convenient. However, no protective components are provided for the ladder, compromising the safety of workers using the ladder. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art, and to provide a protective structure for cooling towers. Workers can climb upwards using a ladder composed of support rods and footboards. A fall arrestor ring and connecting rod are provided to protect workers from behind. In the event of a fall, workers can directly grab the fall arrestor ring or footboard to prevent a fall and ensure worker safety. The top edge of the tower body is equipped with vertical pipes, square pipes, and handrails. When workers are working at the top of the support rods, this prevents them from falling from the top of the tower, improving the safety of cooling tower operations. Angle steel is used to secure the handrails at the corners, increasing the stability of the protective components. The vertical pipes are bolted to the tower body, square pipes, connecting plates, and handrails, facilitating disassembly and assembly by workers, allowing for customized manufacturing or replacement and maintenance of the protective components.
[0004] This utility model also provides a protective structure for a cooling tower as described above, comprising: a support rod, wherein a mounting frame is provided on the side surface of the support rod, a footboard is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the support rod, a connecting plate is provided at the top of the support rod, a bottom ring is provided on the side surface of the support rod, an inclined rod is provided on the side surface of the bottom ring, a connecting rod is fixedly connected to the top of the inclined rod, and an anti-fall ring is provided on the inner side wall of the connecting rod; and a tower body, wherein a vertical pipe is provided on the side surface of the tower body, a connecting plate is provided at the bottom end of the vertical pipe, a limit plate is fixedly connected to the front of the connecting plate, a square tube is provided on the inner side wall of the vertical pipe, and a handrail is provided at the top of the vertical pipe. With the above components, workers can climb upwards using a ladder composed of support poles and footboards. Fall arrestors and connecting rods work together to protect workers from behind. In the event of a fall, workers can directly grab the fall arrestors or footboards to prevent a fall and ensure worker safety. The top edge of the tower is equipped with vertical pipes, square tubes, and handrails. When workers are working at the top of the support poles, this prevents them from falling from the top of the tower, improving the safety of cooling tower operations. Angle steel is used to secure the handrails at the corners, increasing the stability of the protective components. The vertical pipes are bolted to the tower body, square tubes, connecting plates, and handrails, facilitating disassembly and assembly, allowing for customized manufacturing or replacement and maintenance of the protective components.
[0005] According to the protective structure for a cooling tower described in this utility model, the mounting frame has two parts located at the middle and bottom of the support rod, and the support rod has two parts located on both sides of the footplate. These components form a ladder structure with the support rod and footplate, increasing the connection strength of the support rod.
[0006] According to the protective structure for a cooling tower described in this utility model, the pedals are several and evenly distributed on the inner sidewall of the support rod. The upper surface of the pedals is concave downwards, and the bottom ring is located in the middle of the support rod. These components enhance the stability of the worker stepping on the pedals, preventing slippage and falls.
[0007] According to the protective structure for a cooling tower described in this utility model, the inclined rods and connecting rods are arranged in an array on the side surface of the fall arrestor rings, and the fall arrestor rings are arranged in an array on the inner side wall of the connecting rods. These components enable the inclined rods, connecting rods, and fall arrestor rings to form a fall arrestor cage structure, preventing workers from falling.
[0008] According to the protective structure for a cooling tower described in this utility model, the support rod is bolted to the mounting frame, connecting plate, and bottom ring; the bottom ring is bolted to the diagonal rod, and the connecting rod is bolted to the anti-fall ring. These components facilitate easier assembly and disassembly, allowing for convenient replacement and maintenance of the protective parts.
[0009] According to the protective structure for a cooling tower described in this utility model, the front of the tower body and the mounting frame are connected by bolts, and there are two limiting plates located on both sides of the vertical pipe. Using these components, the mounting frame is installed on the front of the tower body, and the installation stability of the connecting plates between the limiting plates prevents the vertical pipe from tilting.
[0010] According to the protective structure for a cooling tower described in this utility model, the vertical pipes are numerous and evenly distributed on the four sides of the tower body, and the connecting plates, square tubes, and handrails are numerous and interconnected. These components ensure that the protective structure is distributed on the four sides of the top of the tower body, preventing workers from falling from the top and increasing worker safety.
[0011] According to the protective structure for a cooling tower described in this utility model, angle steel is bolted to the corner of the handrail, and the vertical pipe is bolted to the tower body, connecting plate, square tube, and handrail. These components increase the stability of the handrail installation, facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the protective structure by workers, and make it easier to replace or maintain it.
[0012] Beneficial effects:
[0013] Compared with existing technologies, this utility model allows workers to climb upwards using a ladder composed of support poles and footboards. It features fall arrest rings and connecting rods that provide protection from behind. In the event of a fall, workers can directly grab the fall arrest rings or footboards to prevent a fall and ensure worker safety. The top edge of the tower is equipped with vertical pipes, square pipes, and handrails. When workers are working at the top of the support poles, this prevents them from falling from the top of the tower, improving the safety of cooling tower operations. Angle steel is used to secure the handrails at the corners, increasing the stability of the protective components. Furthermore, the vertical pipes are bolted to the tower body, square pipes, connecting plates, and handrails, facilitating disassembly and assembly by workers, allowing for customized manufacturing or replacement and maintenance of the protective components. Attached Figure Description
[0014] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments;
[0015] Figure 1 This is an overall structural diagram of the protective structure for the cooling tower of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a top view of the protective structure for the cooling tower of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 The protective structure for the cooling tower of this utility model Figure 1 The structural diagram at point A in the diagram;
[0018] Figure 4The protective structure for the cooling tower of this utility model Figure 1 The structural diagram at point B in the diagram.
[0019] Legend:
[0020] 1. Support rod; 2. Mounting frame; 3. Step; 4. Connecting plate; 5. Bottom ring; 6. Diagonal brace; 7. Connecting rod; 8. Fall arrestor ring; 9. Tower body; 10. Vertical pipe; 11. Connecting plate; 12. Limiting plate; 13. Square tube; 14. Handrail; 15. Angle steel. Detailed Implementation
[0021] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0022] Reference Figure 1-4 This utility model discloses a protective structure for a cooling tower, comprising: a support rod 1, an mounting frame 2 on the side surface of the support rod 1, two mounting frames 2 located at the middle and bottom of the support rod 1, a footplate 3 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the support rod 1, two support rods 1 located on both sides of the footplate 3, several footplates 3 evenly distributed on the inner wall of the support rod 1, the upper surface of the footplate 3 being recessed downwards, a connecting plate 4 at the top of the support rod 1, a bottom ring 5 on the side surface of the support rod 1 located at the middle of the support rod 1, an inclined rod 6 on the side surface of the bottom ring 5, a connecting rod 7 fixedly connected to the top of the inclined rod 6, an anti-fall ring 8 on the inner wall of the connecting rod 7, several inclined rods 6 and connecting rods 7 arranged in an array on the side surface of the anti-fall ring 8, several anti-fall rings 8 arranged in an array on the inner wall of the connecting rod 7, the support rod 1 being bolted to the mounting frame 2, the connecting plate 4 and the bottom ring 5, and the bottom ring 5 being bolted to the inclined rod 6 and the connecting rod 7 being bolted to the anti-fall ring 8.
[0023] Specifically, workers can climb upwards using the ladder structure consisting of support rod 1 and footboard 3. The upper surface of footboard 3 is concave, which increases the stability of workers stepping on it and prevents their feet from slipping and causing them to fall. Workers climb to the bottom ring 5 and diagonal bar 6 in the middle of support rod 1 and enter the fall arrest ring 8. The connecting rod 7 and fall arrest ring 8 protect the worker's back and prevent them from falling. In the event of a fall, the worker's hands can directly grab the fall arrest ring 8 or footboard 3 to prevent them from falling and ensure the safety of the workers. All components in the ladder structure are connected by bolts, which makes it easy for workers to disassemble, replace, and maintain them.
[0024] The tower body 9 is bolted to the front of the tower body 9 and the mounting frame 2. The side surface of the tower body 9 is provided with vertical tubes 10. There are several vertical tubes 10 and they are evenly distributed on the four sides of the tower body 9. The bottom of the vertical tube 10 is provided with a connecting plate 11. The front of the connecting plate 11 is fixedly connected with a limit plate 12. There are two limit plates 12 and they are located on both sides of the vertical tube 10. The inner wall of the vertical tube 10 is provided with a square tube 13. The top of the vertical tube 10 is provided with a handrail 14. There are several connecting plates 11, square tubes 13 and handrails 14 and they are connected to each other. Angle steel 15 is bolted to the corner of the handrail 14. The vertical tube 10 is bolted to the tower body 9, the connecting plate 11, the square tube 13 and the handrail 14.
[0025] Specifically, the vertical pipes 10, connecting plates 11, square tubes 13, and handrails 14 distributed on the four sides of the top of the tower body 9 can protect workers from falling from the top of the tower body 9. The limiting plate 12 at the end of the connecting plate 11 can restrict the vertical pipes 10 to prevent them from tilting. Angle steel 15 is bolted to the corner of the handrail 14 to increase the installation stability of the handrail 14 and prevent it from loosening. The vertical pipes 10 are bolted to the tower body 9, which makes it easy for workers to disassemble, replace, and maintain them.
[0026] Working principle: When workers are performing the work, they can climb upwards using the ladder structure formed by the support rod 1 and the footboard 3. The upper surface of the footboard 3 is concave, which increases the stability of the worker when stepping on it and prevents the worker's feet from slipping and falling. The worker climbs to the bottom ring 5 and the diagonal bar 6 in the middle of the support rod 1 and enters the fall arrest ring 8. The connecting rod 7 and the fall arrest ring 8 protect the worker's back, preventing a fall. In the event of a fall, the worker's hands can directly grab the fall arrest ring 8 or the footboard 3 to prevent further fall. To ensure the safety of workers, vertical pipes 10, connecting plates 11, square pipes 13, and handrails 14 distributed on the four sides of the top of the tower body 9 can protect workers from falling from the top of the tower body 9. The limiting plate 12 at the end of the connecting plate 11 can restrict the vertical pipe 10 to prevent it from tilting. Angle steel 15 is bolted to the corner of the handrail 14 to increase the installation stability of the handrail 14 and prevent it from loosening. The vertical pipe 10 is bolted to the tower body 9, which makes it easy for workers to disassemble, replace, and maintain it.
[0027] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A protective structure for a cooling tower, characterized in that, include: A support rod (1) is provided with a mounting frame (2) on its side surface. A footboard (3) is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the support rod (1). A connecting plate (4) is provided at the top of the support rod (1). A bottom ring (5) is provided on the side surface of the support rod (1). An inclined rod (6) is provided on the side surface of the bottom ring (5). A connecting rod (7) is fixedly connected to the top of the inclined rod (6). An anti-fall ring (8) is provided on the inner side wall of the connecting rod (7). The tower body (9) has a vertical tube (10) on its side surface, a connecting plate (11) at the bottom end of the vertical tube (10), a limiting plate (12) fixedly connected to the front of the connecting plate (11), a square tube (13) on the inner side wall of the vertical tube (10), and a handrail (14) at the top end of the vertical tube (10).
2. The protective structure for a cooling tower according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting frame (2) has two parts located in the middle and at the bottom of the support rod (1), and the support rod (1) has two parts located on both sides of the pedal (3).
3. The protective structure for a cooling tower according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pedal (3) has several and is evenly distributed on the inner side wall of the support rod (1). The upper surface of the pedal (3) is concave downwards, and the bottom ring (5) is located in the middle of the support rod (1).
4. The protective structure for a cooling tower according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inclined rod (6) and the connecting rod (7) are several and arranged in an array on the side surface of the fall arresting ring (8), and the fall arresting ring (8) is several and arranged in an array on the inner side wall of the connecting rod (7).
5. A protective structure for a cooling tower according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support rod (1) is bolted to the mounting frame (2), the connecting plate (4) and the bottom ring (5), and the bottom ring (5) is bolted to the diagonal rod (6) and the connecting rod (7) and the fall arresting ring (8).
6. The protective structure for a cooling tower according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tower body (9) is bolted to the front and the mounting frame (2), and there are two limiting plates (12) located on both sides of the vertical pipe (10).
7. A protective structure for a cooling tower according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vertical pipe (10) has several and is evenly distributed on the four sides of the tower body (9), and the connecting plate (11), square tube (13) and handrail (14) have several and are connected to each other.
8. A protective structure for a cooling tower according to claim 1, characterized in that, Angle steel (15) is bolted to the corner of the handrail (14), and the vertical pipe (10) is bolted to the tower body (9), connecting plate (11), square pipe (13) and handrail (14).
Citation Information
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