Safety device and working platform

By designing a safety device that is compatible with various work platforms, and using induction rope components and sensors to monitor crushing and control the work platform's movements, the problem of insufficient adaptability of existing devices is solved, achieving efficient anti-crushing protection and wide applicability of the equipment.

CN224244384UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-15FRONTEQ (CHANGZHOU) MASCH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
FRONTEQ (CHANGZHOU) MASCH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-27
Publication Date
2026-05-15

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Technical Problem

The existing anti-pinch devices on aerial work platforms are not compatible with a variety of equipment, causing older equipment to fail to meet new regulatory requirements and be forced to be taken out of service, resulting in serious waste of resources.

Method used

A safety device has been designed, including an installation unit, a sensing unit, and a control unit. It monitors whether the operator is being squeezed through a sensing rope assembly and sensors, and controls the operation of the work platform. It is compatible with various work platforms and is easy to install.

Benefits of technology

It enables convenient installation on different devices and provides efficient anti-pinch protection, making it widely applicable and easy to upgrade and retrofit older equipment, thus avoiding resource waste.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a safety device and a work platform, the safety device is applied to the work platform, the safety device comprises a mounting unit, the mounting unit comprises a first mounting rack and a second mounting rack, and the first mounting rack and the second mounting rack are respectively detachably assembled on the work platform; a placing assembly is arranged on the first mounting frame; the sensing unit comprises a sensor and a sensing rope assembly, and the sensor is arranged on the placing assembly; the induction rope assembly comprises a body and a connector, one end of the body is detachably connected with the placing assembly through the connector, and the other end of the body is connected with the second mounting frame; the sensor can detect whether the connector is located in the containing assembly or not. Whether an operator is extruded or not is judged by detecting whether the induction rope is straightened or not, the judgment process is direct and efficient, when the operator breaks away from a dangerous state, the whole machine action can be recovered by putting the induction rope into the corresponding placement assembly, disassembly is convenient, and interchangeability is good.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of work platform device technology, and in particular to a safety device and a work platform. Background Technology

[0002] When using aerial work platforms, the platform is a crucial structure for lifting personnel and providing safety protection. With the continuous improvement of laws and regulations in the aerial work industry, and considering the personal safety of workers, the state has introduced new requirements for aerial work platforms: all operations of the platform must immediately stop if a worker is crushed during operation to prevent further injury. To meet national regulations, various anti-crushing devices have been added to equipment involving aerial work platforms. Specifically, Chinese patent CN216997558U discloses an aerial work platform and a boom lift with the platform. While the boom lift provides some protection for workers, this protective structure must be pre-installed on the boom lift, making it inconvenient to install and remove, and it is not compatible with other work platforms.

[0003] Therefore, the shortcomings of existing technologies are that existing protective devices cannot be adapted to some older equipment, and many pieces of equipment in good working order will be forced to be taken offline or stopped from use because they cannot meet new regulatory requirements, thus causing a certain waste of resources. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a safety device and working platform that can provide good anti-pinch protection for workers, while also taking into account different types of working platforms, adapting to a variety of equipment, and being easy to install. It can be conveniently installed on different equipment and has wide applicability.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a safety device applied to a work platform to prevent workers from being crushed. The safety device includes...

[0006] The mounting unit includes a first mounting frame and a second mounting frame, which are detachably mounted on the work platform; the first mounting frame is provided with a placement component.

[0007] The sensing unit includes a sensor and a sensing rope assembly. The sensor is disposed in the placement assembly. The sensing rope assembly includes a body and a connector. One end of the body is detachably connected to the placement assembly via the connector, and the other end of the body is connected to the second mounting bracket. The sensor is capable of detecting whether the connector is inside the placement assembly.

[0008] The control unit is connected to the sensing unit, receives the sensing signals emitted by the sensing unit, and outputs control signals to the work platform to control the operation of the work platform.

[0009] In one embodiment of this utility model, the placement component includes a placement block, the placement block having a groove with the opening facing downwards, and the connector being able to snap into the groove; the placement block having a mounting hole for assembling the sensor, the mounting hole communicating with the groove.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present invention, the groove includes a connecting portion and a receiving portion, the connecting portion being located between the opening and the receiving portion; in the horizontal direction, the width of the connecting portion is smaller than the width of the receiving portion.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, the edge of the opening has a chamfer.

[0012] In one embodiment of this utility model, the placement component is made of magnetic material, the connector is made of magnetic material, and the placement block and the connector are able to attract each other.

[0013] In one embodiment of this utility model, the placement block is mounted on the first mounting bracket by fasteners, and the placement block is made of aluminum alloy.

[0014] In one embodiment of this utility model, the first mounting frame includes a first connecting pipe, a first connecting plate, a second connecting plate, a first mounting plate, and a first mounting block. The two ends of the first connecting pipe are bent towards the same side, forming a first bent portion and a second bent portion. The first connecting plate is connected to the first bent portion, and the second connecting plate is connected to the second bent portion. The first connecting plate is movably connected to the work platform via a connector. The second connecting plate is detachably connected to the first mounting block, and the first mounting block has a mounting groove that can match the work platform, allowing the second connecting plate to be detachably connected to the work platform. The first mounting plate is connected to the first connecting pipe, and the placement component is assembled on the first mounting plate. The structure of the second mounting frame is the same as that of the first mounting frame.

[0015] In one embodiment of this invention, the sensor includes a proximity switch.

[0016] In one embodiment of this utility model, the first mounting bracket is further provided with an indicator light, which is communicatively connected to the control unit.

[0017] This utility model also provides a working platform equipped with a safety device as described above.

[0018] The above-mentioned technical solution of this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0019] This utility model discloses a safety device mounted on a work platform. The device comprises an installation unit, a sensing unit, and a control unit. The installation unit includes a first mounting bracket and a second mounting bracket, allowing for detachable installation on various work platforms. The sensing unit, through the cooperation of a sensing rope assembly and sensors, monitors whether the worker is being squeezed, preventing squeezing and further injury during high-altitude work. This safety device provides excellent anti-squeezing protection for workers while also accommodating different types of work platforms. It is adaptable to various equipment, easy to install, and widely applicable. Upgrading older equipment is also very convenient. The device determines whether the worker is being squeezed by detecting the tautness of the sensing rope; the judgment process is direct and efficient. Once the worker is out of danger, the sensing rope is placed into the corresponding placement assembly to restore the machine's operation. Disassembly is convenient, and interchangeability is good. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To make the content of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the safety device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Exploded view.

[0023] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A partial structural diagram.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the placement component according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the induction rope assembly according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the working platform of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the accompanying drawings: 10. Working platform; 1. First mounting bracket; 11. Placement component; 110. Placement block; 1100. Mounting hole; 1101. Opening; 1102. Connecting part; 1103. Receiving part; 12. First connecting pipe; 120. Mounting port; 13. First connecting plate; 130. Connector; 14. Second connecting plate; 15. First mounting plate; 16. First mounting block; 2. Second mounting bracket; 3. Sensor; 4. Sensing rope assembly; 40. Body; 41. Connector; 42. Threaded tail. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, so that those skilled in the art can better understand and implement the present invention. However, the embodiments are not intended to limit the present invention. Example 1

[0029] Reference Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this utility model discloses a safety device applied to a work platform 10 to prevent workers from being crushed.

[0030] The safety device includes an installation unit, which includes a first mounting frame 1 and a second mounting frame 2, the first mounting frame 1 and the second mounting frame 2 being detachably assembled to the work platform 10.

[0031] The first mounting bracket 1 is provided with a placement component 11.

[0032] The safety device also includes a sensing unit, which includes a sensor 3 and a sensing rope assembly 4. The sensor 3 is disposed on the placement assembly 11.

[0033] Specifically, the sensing rope assembly 4 includes a body 40 and a connector 41. One end of the body 40 is detachably connected to the placement assembly 11 via the connector 41, and the other end of the body 40 is connected to the second mounting bracket 2. The sensor can detect whether the connector 41 is located within the placement assembly 11.

[0034] In detail, the safety device also includes a control unit, which is connected to the sensing unit. The control unit receives the sensing signal from the sensing unit and outputs a control signal to the work platform to control the operation of the work platform.

[0035] Under normal conditions, the sensing rope assembly 4 remains taut, and both ends of the body are connected to the first mounting bracket 1 and the second mounting bracket 2 respectively. At this time, the connector 41 is housed in the placement assembly 11, and the sensor 3 can detect the presence of the connector 41, thus being in a triggered state, and the work platform can work normally.

[0036] In the event of an emergency, if the worker is squeezed, their body will press against the sensing rope assembly 4, causing the connector 41 to detach from the placement assembly 11. At this time, the sensor 3 will no longer be in the triggered state. After receiving the signal from the sensor 3, the control unit will immediately output a control signal to the control system to control the entire machine (including the work platform) to stop moving, so as to avoid further injury to the worker.

[0037] Therefore, this utility model protects a safety device mounted on a work platform. The device includes an installation unit, a sensing unit, and a control unit. The installation unit comprises a first mounting bracket and a second mounting bracket, allowing for detachable installation on various work platforms. The sensing unit, through the cooperation of a sensing rope assembly and sensors, monitors whether the worker is being squeezed, preventing squeezing and further injury during high-altitude work. This utility model provides excellent anti-squeezing protection for workers while also accommodating different types of work platforms. It is adaptable to various equipment, easy to install, and widely applicable. Upgrading older equipment is also very convenient. The device determines whether the worker is being squeezed by detecting the tautness of the sensing rope; the judgment process is direct and efficient. Once the worker is out of danger, the sensing rope is placed into the corresponding placement assembly to restore the machine's operation. Disassembly is convenient, and interchangeability is good.

[0038] In a preferred embodiment, the placement assembly 11 includes a placement block 110, which has a groove with its opening 1101 facing downwards. The connector 41 can be engaged within the groove, allowing it to disengage from the groove under the pull of the body 40. Additionally, the placement block 110 has a mounting hole 1100 for assembling the sensor, which communicates with the groove.

[0039] In detail, the groove includes a connecting portion 1102 and a receiving portion 1103, with the connecting portion 1102 located between the opening 1101 and the receiving portion 1103; in the horizontal direction, the width of the connecting portion 1102 is smaller than the width of the receiving portion 1103. This configuration allows the connector 41 to be confined within the groove, providing a certain degree of stability and preventing it from detaching due to vibration, thereby effectively avoiding misjudgment.

[0040] In a preferred embodiment, the receiving portion 1103 is shaped to match the connector 41.

[0041] To facilitate reinstallation of the connector 41 after use and improve ease of use, the edge of the opening 1101 of the groove is chamfered.

[0042] In a preferred embodiment, the placement component 11 may also be made of a magnetic material, the connector 41 may be made of a magnetic material, and the placement block and the connector may attract each other.

[0043] The sensing rope assembly 4 also includes a threaded tail 42, which is screwed and fixed to the second mounting base 2.

[0044] The placement block 110 is mounted to the first mounting bracket 1 by fasteners, and the placement block 110 is made of aluminum alloy. The fasteners include, but are not limited to, bolts.

[0045] In a preferred embodiment, the first mounting bracket 1 includes a first connecting pipe 12, a first connecting plate 13, a second connecting plate 14, a first mounting plate 15, and a first mounting block 16. The two ends of the first connecting pipe 12 are bent toward the same side to form a first bent portion 121 and a second bent portion 122.

[0046] Specifically, the first connecting plate 13 is connected to the first bent portion 121, and the second connecting plate 14 is connected to the second bent portion 122; the first connecting plate 13 is movably connected to the working platform 10 through a connector 130, specifically, the connector 130 is a U-bolt, so that the first connecting plate 13 can be rotatably connected to the working platform 10.

[0047] The second connecting plate 14 is detachably connected to the first mounting block 16. The first mounting block 16 is provided with a mounting groove that can match the connecting rod of the work platform, so that the second connecting plate 14 is detachably connected to the work platform 10. The first mounting plate 15 is connected to the first connecting pipe 12, and the placement assembly 11 is assembled to the first mounting plate 15 by bolts.

[0048] Therefore, for aerial work platforms of different sizes from different manufacturers, the safety device only needs to be customized with one part to achieve compatible installation.

[0049] The structure of the second mounting bracket 2 is the same as that of the first mounting bracket 1, and the second mounting bracket 2 is symmetrically arranged with the first mounting bracket 1.

[0050] In a preferred embodiment, the sensor 3 includes, but is not limited to, a proximity switch.

[0051] The first mounting bracket 1 is also equipped with an indicator light 17, which is communicatively connected to the control unit. Preferably, the indicator light 17 is a strobe light, and the first connecting pipe 12 has a mounting port 120. The indicator light 17 is mounted to the first connecting pipe 12 through the mounting port 120, indicating to the ground and platform personnel that the machine is in normal working condition at a certain flashing frequency. When an accident causes the machine to stop, it indicates that the machine or personnel have malfunctioned at a different flashing frequency. Example 2

[0052] This utility model also discloses a working platform, combined with Figure 6 As shown, the work platform is equipped with a safety device as described in Embodiment 1.

[0053] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0054] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," 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 mechanical connection or an electrical connection; 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. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0055] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A safety device applied to a work platform to prevent workers from being crushed, characterized in that: The safety device includes, The mounting unit includes a first mounting frame and a second mounting frame, which are detachably mounted on the work platform; the first mounting frame is provided with a placement component. The sensing unit includes a sensor and a sensing rope assembly. The sensor is disposed in the placement assembly. The sensing rope assembly includes a body and a connector. One end of the body is detachably connected to the placement assembly via the connector, and the other end of the body is connected to the second mounting bracket. The sensor is capable of detecting whether the connector is inside the placement assembly. The control unit is connected to the sensing unit, receives the sensing signals emitted by the sensing unit, and outputs control signals to the work platform to control the operation of the work platform.

2. The safety device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The placement assembly includes a placement block with a groove, the opening of which faces downwards, and the connector capable of engaging within the groove; the placement block also has a mounting hole for assembling the sensor, which communicates with the groove.

3. A safety device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The groove includes a connecting portion and a receiving portion, the connecting portion being located between the opening and the receiving portion; in the horizontal direction, the width of the connecting portion is smaller than the width of the receiving portion.

4. A safety device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The edges of the opening are chamfered.

5. A safety device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The placement component is made of magnetic material, the connector is made of magnetic material, and the placement block and the connector are able to attract each other.

6. A safety device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The placement block is mounted to the first mounting bracket by fasteners, and the placement block is made of aluminum alloy.

7. A safety device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first mounting frame includes a first connecting pipe, a first connecting plate, a second connecting plate, a first mounting plate, and a first mounting block. The two ends of the first connecting pipe are bent towards the same side, forming a first bent portion and a second bent portion. The first connecting plate is connected to the first bent portion, and the second connecting plate is connected to the second bent portion. The first connecting plate is movably connected to the work platform via a connector. The second connecting plate is detachably connected to the first mounting block, and the first mounting block has a mounting groove that can match the work platform, allowing the second connecting plate to be detachably connected to the work platform. The first mounting plate is connected to the first connecting pipe, and the placement component is assembled on the first mounting plate. The structure of the second mounting frame is the same as that of the first mounting frame.

8. A safety device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sensor includes a proximity switch.

9. A safety device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first mounting bracket is also equipped with an indicator light, which is communicatively connected to the control unit.

10. A working platform, characterized in that: The device is equipped with a safety device as described in any one of claims 1-9.