Column opening insulating sheath installation tool
By designing an installation tool for the insulating protective sleeve and the docking assembly, the safety and compatibility issues of existing tools during installation were resolved, enabling reliable fixing and efficient installation of the insulating sleeve, thereby improving the safety and stability of the power grid.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHEJIANG TAILUN POWER GRP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-05
AI Technical Summary
Existing tools have several drawbacks during the installation of insulation sleeves for pole-mounted switches. These include a shortened phase-to-phase distance due to the opening and closing design, increased short-circuit risk, insufficient compatibility of installation angles, high friction of the protective sleeve material, difficulty in adjusting positioning deviations, poor compatibility of consumables, and inadequate self-locking function. These issues affect the safety and efficiency of the power grid.
A column-mounted insulating sleeve installation tool was designed, comprising an insulating protective sleeve, a docking assembly, a clamping assembly, a pin assembly, and a pressure plate assembly. The tool uses a robot for docking and installation, and the clamping assembly and pressure plate assembly work together to achieve reliable fixing and flexible angle adjustment of the insulating sleeve, thus solving the aforementioned problems.
It improves operational safety, reduces short-circuit risk, enhances installation angle compatibility and operational efficiency, ensures secure installation of the insulating sleeve, and guarantees stable operation of the power grid.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of column-opening insulating sleeves, specifically a column-opening insulating sleeve installation tool. Background Technology
[0002] In the field of live-line work in power distribution networks, the installation of insulation sleeves for pole-mounted switches plays a crucial role. Their quality and efficiency not only directly affect the operational safety and stability of the power grid, but also relate to the reliability and efficiency of the entire power system. High-quality insulation sleeves can effectively prevent power equipment from being affected by the external environment, reduce the risk of accidents, and thus ensure the continuity and safety of power supply.
[0003] In live-line work on distribution networks, the opening and closing design of existing tools may shorten the phase-to-phase distance, increase the risk of short circuits, and threaten operational safety. Traditional tools lack compatibility in installation angles and cannot flexibly adapt to different working scenarios, resulting in low efficiency. In addition, the protective sleeve material has high friction, making it difficult to adjust positioning deviations, further increasing the difficulty of operation. At the same time, poor compatibility of consumables and poor self-locking function can easily lead to loosening and falling off, affecting installation quality and damaging the stable operation of the power grid. To address these issues, we propose a column-opening insulating sleeve installation tool. Utility Model Content
[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved
[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a tool for installing column-opening insulating sleeves, which solves the aforementioned problems.
[0006] (II) Technical Solution
[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a column-opening insulating sleeve installation tool, comprising an insulating protective sleeve and a docking assembly. The insulating protective sleeve is placed above the wiring position. A docking assembly is provided on one side of the insulating protective sleeve. The docking assembly is docked and installed with a robot. A clamping assembly is provided on the top surface of the insulating protective sleeve. A docking assembly is installed at the end of the clamping assembly away from the insulating protective sleeve. Two sets of pin assemblies symmetrical about the insulating protective sleeve are provided on both sides of the clamping assembly. Two sets of pressure plate assemblies symmetrical about the insulating protective sleeve are provided on both sides inside the insulating protective sleeve. The pin assemblies are connected to the pressure plate assemblies inside the insulating protective sleeve.
[0008] Preferably, the clamping assembly includes a fixing frame and a slide bar. The fixing frame is fixedly connected to the end of the docking assembly away from the robot. The fixing frame is a semi-frame structure, and the slide bar is fixedly connected to the side of the fixing frame opposite to the docking assembly.
[0009] Preferably, the clamping assembly further includes a first clamping plate, a second clamping plate, and a slider. The first clamping plate is fixedly connected to one side of each of the two sliders, and the second clamping plate is fixedly connected to the side of each slider away from the first clamping plate. The two sliders are slidably connected to the slide bar, and the sliders are between the slide bar and the docking assembly. The two second clamping plates are between the slide bar and the insulating protective sleeve, and the two second clamping plates are symmetrical about the insulating protective sleeve. The opposite sides of the two second clamping plates are fixedly connected to pins, and the pins of the second clamping plates are inserted into the insertion holes of the protrusions on the top surface of the insulating protective sleeve. The side of the first clamping plate away from the fixing frame is fixedly connected to a rack, and the rack meshes with the transmission component inside the docking assembly.
[0010] Preferably, the pin assembly includes a rack, a gear, a protective shell, and a fixing plate. Protective shells are installed on both sides of the docking assembly. Gears are installed inside the protective shells and are connected to the transmission components inside the docking assembly. The rack is inserted into the protective shell and meshes with the gear. The end of the rack away from the gear is on both sides of the insulating protective sleeve. The end of the rack away from the gear is fixedly connected to the fixing plate. The fixing plate has a fixing groove at the end opposite to the rack.
[0011] Preferably, the pressure plate assembly includes a spring, a connecting rod, and an elastic pressure plate. Two springs are fixedly connected to the opposite side of the inner opening of the insulating protective sleeve. The springs are located on both sides inside the insulating protective sleeve. Elastic pressure plates are hinged to both inner side walls of the insulating protective sleeve. A connecting rod is fixedly connected to the side of the elastic pressure plate near the spring. The connecting rod is fixedly connected to the end of the spring away from the insulating protective sleeve.
[0012] Preferably, the pressure plate assembly further includes pins, and pins are fixedly connected to the opposite sides of the two elastic pressure plates. One end of the pin's protrusion is away from the elastic pressure plate, and the end of the pin away from the elastic pressure plate passes through the insulating protective sleeve. The protrusion of the pin is engaged with the fixing groove of the fixing plate.
[0013] (III) Beneficial Effects
[0014] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a tool for installing column-opening insulating sleeves, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0015] 1. This pole-opening insulation sleeve installation tool avoids the problem of shortened phase-to-phase distance caused by the opening and closing design of existing tools, reduces the risk of short circuits, ensures the safety of operators, provides more reliable safety guarantee for live-line work on distribution networks, and effectively maintains the safety and stability of power grid operation.
[0016] 2. The structural design of this column-opening insulation sleeve installation tool significantly improves the compatibility of installation angles, allowing it to flexibly adapt to different operating scenarios and improve work efficiency. At the same time, the installation method and component coordination of the protective sleeve solve problems such as high friction of the protective sleeve material, difficulty in positioning adjustment, poor compatibility of consumables, and poor self-locking function, ensuring that the insulation sleeve is firmly installed and not easy to loosen or fall off, greatly improving the installation quality and contributing to the stable operation of the power grid. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation tool structure of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the installation tool of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of part A in the diagram;
[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A magnified view of part B in the diagram.
[0022] In the diagram: 1. Insulating protective sleeve; 2. Connecting assembly; 3. Clamping assembly; 4. Rack; 5. Clamping plate one; 6. Clamping plate two; 7. Fixing frame; 8. Sliding bar; 9. Sliding block; 10. Spring; 11. Connecting rod; 12. Elastic pressure plate; 13. Fixing plate; 14. Gear; 15. Protective shell; 16. Pin. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0024] Please see Figure 1-5An installation tool for a column-mounted insulating sleeve includes an insulating protective sleeve 1 and a docking assembly 2. The insulating protective sleeve 1 is placed above the wiring position. The docking assembly 2 is provided on one side of the insulating protective sleeve 1. The docking assembly 2 is docked and installed with a robot. The top surface of the insulating protective sleeve 1 is provided with a clamping assembly 3. The docking assembly 2 is installed at the end of the clamping assembly 3 away from the insulating protective sleeve 1. Two sets of pin assemblies symmetrical about the insulating protective sleeve 1 are provided on both sides of the clamping assembly 3. Two sets of pressure plate assemblies symmetrical about the insulating protective sleeve 1 are provided on both sides inside the insulating protective sleeve 1. The pin assemblies are connected to the pressure plate assemblies inside the insulating protective sleeve 1.
[0025] Furthermore, the clamping assembly 3 includes a fixed frame 7 and a slide bar 8. The fixed frame 7 is fixedly connected to the end of the docking assembly 2 away from the robot. The fixed frame 7 is a semi-frame structure. The slide bar 8 is fixedly connected to the side of the fixed frame 7 opposite to the docking assembly 2. The fixed frame 7 is used to install the slide bar 8, which is the slide rail of the clamping assembly 3.
[0026] Furthermore, the clamping assembly 3 also includes a first clamping plate 5, a second clamping plate 6, and sliders 9. One side of each slider 9 is fixedly connected to the first clamping plate 5, and the side of each slider 9 facing away from the first clamping plate 5 is fixedly connected to the second clamping plate 6. The two sliders 9 are slidably connected to the slide bar 8, and the sliders 9 are located between the slide bar 8 and the docking assembly 2. The two second clamping plates 6 are located between the slide bar 8 and the insulating protective sleeve 1, and the two second clamping plates 6 are symmetrical about the insulating protective sleeve 1. A pin is fixedly connected to the opposite side of each of the two second clamping plates 6, and the pins of the second clamping plates 6 are connected to the insulating protective sleeve 1. The top protrusion of the clamp plate is connected by a socket. The side of the clamp plate 5 facing away from the fixing frame 7 is fixedly connected with a rack. The rack is engaged with the transmission component inside the docking assembly 2. The clamp plate 5 is used to connect with the transmission component inside the docking assembly 2. The slider 9 is slidably connected with the slide bar 8. The clamp plate 6 is used to clamp the insulating protective sleeve 1. When the transmission component inside the docking assembly 2 moves the two clamp plates 5 in opposite directions, the pin of the clamp plate 6 moves out of the socket of the top protrusion of the insulating protective sleeve 1, thereby removing the docking assembly 2 and the clamping assembly 3.
[0027] Furthermore, the pin assembly includes a rack 4, a gear 14, a protective shell 15, and a fixing plate 13. Protective shells 15 are installed on both sides of the docking assembly 2. Gears 14 are installed inside the protective shells 15 and are connected to the transmission components within the docking assembly 2. The rack 4 is inserted into the protective shell 15 and meshes with the gear 14. The end of the rack 4 away from the gear 14 is located on both sides of the insulating protective sleeve 1. The end of the rack 4 away from the gear 14 is fixedly connected to the fixing plate 13. The fixing plate 13 has a fixing groove at its end opposite to the rack 4. The gear 14 is connected to the transmission components within the docking assembly 2, causing the gear 14 to rotate. The rotation of the gear 14 causes the rack 4 to translate. The protective shell 15 protects the gear 14 and the rack 4, and the fixing plate 13 connects to the pressure plate assembly.
[0028] Furthermore, the pressure plate assembly includes a spring 10, a connecting rod 11, and an elastic pressure plate 12. Two springs 10 are fixedly connected to the opposite side of the inner opening of the insulating protective sleeve 1. The springs 10 are located on both sides inside the insulating protective sleeve 1. Elastic pressure plates 12 are hinged to both inner side walls of the insulating protective sleeve 1. A connecting rod 11 is fixedly connected to the side of the elastic pressure plate 12 near the spring 10. The connecting rod 11 is fixedly connected to the end of the spring 10 away from the insulating protective sleeve 1. The spring 10 is used to connect the elastic pressure plate 12 and the insulating protective sleeve 1. The connecting rod 11 is used to connect the elastic pressure plate 12 and the spring 10. The elastic pressure plate 12 is rotatably connected to the insulating protective sleeve 1. The elastic force of the spring 10 will pull the elastic pressure plate 12 back to a horizontal state, clamping the cable and thus fixing it at the wiring position.
[0029] Furthermore, the pressure plate assembly also includes pins 16. Pins 16 are fixedly connected to the opposite sides of the two elastic pressure plates 12. One end of the protrusion of the pin 16 is away from the elastic pressure plate 12, and the other end of the pin 16 away from the elastic pressure plate 12 passes through the insulating protective sleeve 1. The protrusion of the pin 16 is engaged with the fixing groove of the fixing plate 13. The pin 16 is used to engage with the fixing groove of the fixing plate 13. The pin 16 and the fixing groove limit the elastic pressure plate 12 to be in a vertical state. The insulating protective sleeve 1 is installed at the wiring position. When the rack 4 moves up, it causes the fixing groove of the fixing plate 13 to separate from the pin 16. The elastic force of the spring 10 pulls the elastic pressure plate 12 back to a horizontal state.
[0030] Structural Description:
[0031] Insulating protective sleeve 1: Hollow sleeve structure with symmetrical design on both sides, top with protruding insertion hole, and internal hinged pressure plate to cover the wiring position and provide insulation protection, and fix the cable through the pressure plate assembly;
[0032] Docking component 2: A modular interface for connecting the robot, containing a transmission mechanism (such as gears and racks) to transmit power and drive the clamping component 3 and the pin component to move;
[0033] Clamp assembly 3: Composed of a fixing frame 7, a sliding bar 8, a first clamp 5, a second clamp 6 and a slider 9, it is used to control the insertion / exit of the pin of the second clamp 6 into the insertion hole of the insulating protective sleeve 1 to achieve temporary fixing or release;
[0034] Rack 4: A long strip with teeth, inserted into the protective shell 15 and meshing with the gear 14, used to convert the rotational motion of the gear 14 into linear motion, driving the fixed plate 13 to move;
[0035] Clamp 5: Plate-shaped structure, with a slider 9 connected to one side and a rack on the other side. The rack meshes with the transmission component of the docking assembly 2 to push the slider 9 to move.
[0036] Clamp 2 6: Symmetrical plate structure with a pin on the inner side. The pin is inserted into the insertion hole of the protrusion on the top surface of the insulating protective sleeve 1 for the initial fixation of the tool and the insulating protective sleeve 1.
[0037] Fixture 7: A semi-frame metal frame with a slide bar 8 fixed on the inside, used to support the slide bar 8 and the slider 9, providing a sliding track;
[0038] Slide bar 8: A long strip-shaped guide rail that slides to connect with slider 9. It is used to guide the linear movement of slider 9 and ensure that clamping plate 5 and clamping plate 6 open and close synchronously.
[0039] Slider 9: Block structure, with clamping plate 5 and clamping plate 6 connected on both sides respectively, used to slide on slider 8 and transmit the movement of clamping plate 5 to clamping plate 6;
[0040] Spring 10: A helical spring that connects the inner wall of the insulating protective sleeve 1 to the connecting rod 11, and is used to provide elastic restoring force to pull the elastic pressure plate 12 to horizontally clamp the cable;
[0041] Connecting rod 11: A rod-shaped structure that connects spring 10 and elastic pressure plate 12, used to transmit the elastic force of spring 10 and control the angle of elastic pressure plate 12;
[0042] Elastic pressure plate 12: Hinged plate structure, can rotate horizontally / vertically. It is easy to install in the vertical state and clamps the cable fixing insulation protective sleeve 1 in the horizontal state.
[0043] Fixed plate 13: Plate-shaped structure with a fixing groove at the end, used to engage with the protrusion of pin 16 to lock the state of elastic pressure plate 12;
[0044] Gear 14: A circular gear that meshes with rack 4 and is used to convert the transmission of docking assembly 2 into linear motion of rack 4;
[0045] Protective shell 15: A shell structure that encloses gear 14 and rack 4 to protect the transmission components and prevent external interference;
[0046] Pin 16: A nail-like structure with a protrusion. When the protrusion engages with the fixing groove of the fixing plate 13, it fixes the elastic pressure plate 12. When separated, it releases the elastic pressure plate 12.
[0047] Working principle: The insulating protective sleeve 1 is placed above the wiring position and docked with the robot through the docking assembly 2. At this time, the pin on the clamping plate 6 of the clamping assembly 3 is inserted into the insertion hole of the protrusion on the top surface of the insulating protective sleeve 1, so that the clamping assembly 3 and the insulating protective sleeve 1 are initially fixed. At the same time, the protrusion of the pin 16 in the pressure plate assembly is engaged with the fixing groove of the fixing plate 13 of the pin assembly, so that the elastic pressure plate 12 is in a vertical state, preparing for subsequent installation. The robot operates the transmission component in the docking assembly 2, and the transmission component drives the clamping plate. The rack and pinion on clamp 5 moves because clamp 5 is fixedly connected to slider 9, and slider 9 is slidably connected to slide bar 8. Therefore, the movement of clamp 5 drives slider 9 to slide on slide bar 8, thereby causing clamp 6 to move synchronously. When clamp 5 moves in opposite directions, the pin of clamp 6 gradually moves out of the insertion hole of the protrusion on the top surface of insulating protective sleeve 1, preparing for the installation of insulating protective sleeve 1. At the same time, the transmission component in docking assembly 2 drives the gear 14 of the pin assembly to rotate. Gear 14 meshes with rack 4, so that rack 4 moves in the protective... The shell 15 moves inward, and the rack 4 moves inward, driving the fixing plate 13 to move. When the fixing plate 13 moves to a certain position, its fixing groove separates from the pin 16 of the pressure plate assembly. At this time, the elastic force of the spring 10 takes effect, pulling the elastic pressure plate 12 back to a horizontal state. The elastic pressure plate 12 clamps the cable, thereby firmly fixing the insulating protective sleeve 1 at the wiring position, completing the installation operation of the insulating protective sleeve. When it is necessary to remove the insulating protective sleeve 1, the robot manipulates the transmission component in the docking assembly 2 to move in the opposite direction. The transmission component drives the clamping plate 5 to move towards the opposite direction. The movement causes the pin on the clamping plate 2 6 to re-insert into the insertion hole of the protrusion on the top surface of the insulating protective sleeve 1, thereby re-fixing the clamping assembly 3 to the insulating protective sleeve 1. At the same time, the transmission component drives the gear 14 of the pin assembly to rotate in the opposite direction, causing the rack 4 to move in the opposite direction. The fixing plate 13 also moves in the opposite direction and re-engages with the protrusion of the pin 16, so that the elastic pressure plate 12 is in a vertical state again, releasing the clamping of the cable. At this time, the entire installation tool can be removed from the wiring position by operating the docking assembly 2 through the robot, completing the disassembly operation.
[0048] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A tool for installing a column-mounted insulating sleeve, comprising an insulating protective sleeve (1) and a docking assembly (2), wherein the insulating protective sleeve (1) is placed above the wiring position, and the docking assembly (2) is provided on one side of the insulating protective sleeve (1), and the docking assembly (2) is docked and installed with a robot, characterized in that: The top surface of the insulating protective sleeve (1) is provided with a clamping assembly (3). A docking assembly (2) is installed at the end of the clamping assembly (3) away from the insulating protective sleeve (1). Two sets of pin assemblies symmetrical about the insulating protective sleeve (1) are provided on both sides of the clamping assembly (3). Two sets of pressure plate assemblies symmetrical about the insulating protective sleeve (1) are provided on both sides inside the insulating protective sleeve (1). The pin assemblies are connected to the pressure plate assemblies inside the insulating protective sleeve (1).
2. The column-mounted insulating sleeve installation tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping assembly (3) includes a fixed frame (7) and a slide bar (8). The docking assembly (2) is fixedly connected to the fixed frame (7) at the end away from the robot. The fixed frame (7) is a semi-frame structure. The slide bar (8) is fixedly connected to the side of the fixed frame (7) opposite to the docking assembly (2).
3. The column-mounted insulating sleeve installation tool according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping assembly (3) also includes a clamping plate one (5), a clamping plate two (6), and a slider (9). The clamping plate one (5) is fixedly connected to one side of each of the two sliders (9), and the clamping plate two (6) is fixedly connected to the side of each slider (9) away from the clamping plate one (5). The two sliders (9) are slidably connected to the slide bar (8). The sliders (9) are between the slide bar (8) and the docking assembly (2). The two clamping plates two (6) are between the slide bar (8) and the insulating protective sleeve (1). The two clamping plates two (6) are symmetrical about the insulating protective sleeve (1). The opposite sides of the two clamping plates two (6) are fixedly connected with pins. The pins of the clamping plates two (6) are inserted into the insertion holes of the protrusions on the top surface of the insulating protective sleeve (1). The side of the clamping plate one (5) away from the fixing frame (7) is fixedly connected with a rack. The rack meshes with the transmission component inside the docking assembly (2).
4. The column-mounted insulating sleeve installation tool according to claim 3, characterized in that: The pin assembly includes a rack (4), a gear (14), a protective shell (15), and a fixing plate (13). The docking assembly (2) is equipped with protective shells (15) on both sides. The gear (14) is installed inside the protective shell (15). The gear (14) is connected to the transmission component inside the docking assembly (2). The rack (4) is inserted into the protective shell (15) and meshes with the gear (14). The end of the rack (4) away from the gear (14) is on both sides of the insulating protective sleeve (1). The end of the rack (4) away from the gear (14) is fixedly connected to the fixing plate (13). The fixing plate (13) has a fixing groove at the end away from the rack (4).
5. The column-opening insulating sleeve installation tool according to claim 4, characterized in that: The pressure plate assembly includes a spring (10), a connecting rod (11), and an elastic pressure plate (12). Two springs (10) are fixedly connected to the opposite side of the inner opening of the insulating protective sleeve (1). The springs (10) are located on both sides inside the insulating protective sleeve (1). Elastic pressure plates (12) are hinged to both sides of the inner side wall of the insulating protective sleeve (1). A connecting rod (11) is fixedly connected to the side of the elastic pressure plate (12) near the spring (10). The connecting rod (11) is fixedly connected to the end of the spring (10) away from the insulating protective sleeve (1).
6. The column-mounted insulating sleeve installation tool according to claim 5, characterized in that: The pressure plate assembly also includes pins (16). Pins (16) are fixedly connected to the opposite sides of the two elastic pressure plates (12). One end of the protrusion of the pin (16) is away from the elastic pressure plate (12), and the other end of the pin (16) away from the elastic pressure plate (12) passes through the insulating protective sleeve (1). The protrusion of the pin (16) is engaged with the fixing groove of the fixing plate (13).