Gate controller

By combining a fixed long block, a supporting long block, a limit component, and a spring, the problem of bolt loosening during vibration of the gate controller is solved, achieving stable installation and long-term reliable operation of the equipment, and improving the service life and outdoor applicability of the gate controller.

CN224263553UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19URUMQI GONGCHUANG SHENSI ELECTRONICS ENG
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
URUMQI GONGCHUANG SHENSI ELECTRONICS ENG
Filing Date
2025-06-27
Publication Date
2026-05-19

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Technical Problem

Existing gate controllers are prone to loosening during vibration due to repeated stress on bolts and nuts, resulting in reduced connection stiffness, risk of displacement or tilting, and impact on service life and stability.

Method used

The design employs a combination of fixed long blocks, supporting long blocks, limiting components, bolts, nuts, washers, and springs. By cooperating with the limiting blocks and limiting holes, the elastic deformation of the springs buffers the force on the bolts. Combined with the solar panels providing power and the heat dissipation holes for heat dissipation, the design enhances installation stability and equipment applicability.

Benefits of technology

It effectively alleviates the problem of loose bolts, extends service life, improves installation stability and equipment structural stability, while reducing reliance on external power supply and enhancing applicability to outdoor water conservancy scenarios.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of gate control, in particular to a gate controller. The gate controller comprises two fixed long blocks, a limiting assembly, a protective door, a bearing plate, bolts and a solar panel, the bottom ends of the fixed long blocks are fixedly connected with supporting long blocks, sliding holes are formed in the close sides of the two supporting long blocks, and the two fixed long blocks make contact with a control box through the limiting assembly. The front side of the control box is rotationally connected with a protective door, a handle is arranged on the front side of the protective door, the inner wall of the front side of the control box is fixedly connected with a containing plate, and a control panel is installed at the top end of the front side of the containing plate. Stable installation is achieved, the spring can elastically deform to buffer stress of the bolt when the gate vibrates, and the loosening problem is relieved; and meanwhile, the control box is installed in an auxiliary mode through limiting blocks and limiting holes, installation convenience and structural stability are improved, and the problems of bolt loosening and equipment displacement easily caused by vibration in traditional installation are solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of gate control technology, and in particular to a gate controller. Background Technology

[0002] A sluice gate is an openable device used to control water flow and level. Commonly found in water conservancy projects and municipal water supply and drainage systems, they are typically made of steel, cast iron, or concrete, and come in various shapes, including flat gates and arc gates. They regulate flow, control floods, provide irrigation, or facilitate navigation by opening or closing. The use of a controller makes sluice gate operation more intelligent and efficient. It enables precise control of the gate opening through an automated system, replacing traditional manual operation. This controller not only automatically adjusts based on real-time data such as water level and flow, but also allows for remote monitoring and management, improving the timeliness and accuracy of water conservancy scheduling while reducing labor costs and operational risks, making water flow control more scientific and reliable.

[0003] Most gate controllers typically require installation before use. They are fixed to the working bridge above the gate with bolts. Specifically, tools are used to tighten the bolts and nuts to secure the gate controller. This kind of fixation causes the bolts and nuts to gradually loosen due to repeated stress caused by the vibration of the gate during operation. This reduces the connection rigidity between the controller and the working bridge, which in turn increases the risk of displacement or tilting and reduces the service life of the bolts.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new gate controller to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a gate controller.

[0006] This utility model provides a gate controller comprising: two fixed blocks, a limiting component, a protective door, a support plate, bolts, and a solar panel. Support blocks are fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixed blocks. Sliding holes are provided on the adjacent sides of the two support blocks. The two fixed blocks are in contact with a control box via the limiting component. A protective door is rotatably connected to the front of the control box, and a handle is provided on the front side of the protective door. A receiving plate is fixedly connected to the inner front wall of the control box. A control panel is installed on the top front side of the receiving plate, and a pull groove is provided on the front side of the receiving plate. Assembly plates are symmetrically fixedly connected to the top of the control box. Support plates are fixedly connected to the bottom of the adjacent sides of the two fixed blocks. Bolts are slidably connected inside the assembly plates. First nuts are threadedly connected to the outer sides of the two bolts on opposite sides. Two washers are sleeved on the outer sides of the bolts, and a spring is fixedly connected between the two washers. Second nuts are threadedly connected to the outer sides of the two bolts on opposite sides. A solar panel is fixedly connected to the top of the two fixed blocks. Multiple heat dissipation holes are provided on the rear side of the control box.

[0007] Preferably, the limiting component includes limiting holes, with two limiting holes respectively opened on adjacent sides of the two fixed long blocks, and limiting blocks slidably connected inside the limiting holes.

[0008] Preferably, the adjacent sides of the two limiting blocks are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the control box.

[0009] Preferably, the far sides of the two assembly plates are in contact with the top ends of the near sides of the two fixed long blocks.

[0010] Preferably, the top ends of the two support plates are in contact with the bottom end of the control box.

[0011] Preferably, the outer sides of the two bolts on opposite sides are slidably connected to the inner tops of the two fixed blocks.

[0012] Preferably, the side of the first nut away from the fixed block contacts the side of one of the washers away from the spring, and the side of the other washer away from the spring contacts the side of the second nut.

[0013] Compared with related technologies, the gate controller provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] Installation and stability optimization: By using fixed blocks and support blocks to adapt to the installation environment, and through the cooperation of bolts, first nuts, second nuts, washers and springs, not only is a stable installation achieved, but the springs can also elastically deform to buffer the force on the bolts when the gate vibrates, thus alleviating the loosening problem; at the same time, the control box uses limit blocks and limit holes to assist in installation, improving installation convenience and structural stability, and solving the problem that traditional installations are prone to bolt loosening and equipment displacement due to vibration.

[0015] Advantages in heat dissipation and energy utilization: The heat dissipation holes on the rear of the control box can effectively dissipate internal heat and maintain a stable operating environment for components. The top solar panel can convert solar energy into electrical energy, reducing dependence on external power sources and improving applicability in outdoor water conservancy scenarios. It has advantages over related technologies in terms of heat dissipation and energy supply. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a gate controller provided by this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the control box.

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the fixed long block.

[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the image.

[0020] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1. Fixed long block; 2. Supporting long block; 3. Sliding hole; 4. Limiting hole; 5. Limiting block; 6. Control box; 7. Protective door; 8. Handle; 9. Receiving plate; 10. Control panel; 11. Pulling groove; 12. Assembly plate; 13. Bearing plate; 14. Bolt; 15. First nut; 16. Washer; 17. Spring; 18. Second nut; 19. Solar panel; 20. Heat dissipation hole. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0022] The specific implementation of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0023] Please see Figures 1 to 4A gate controller includes two fixed elongated blocks 1, which serve as the basic support components of the device. The bottom ends of the fixed elongated blocks 1 are reliably connected to support elongated blocks 2. These two support elongated blocks 2 are symmetrically distributed, and each has a sliding hole 3 on its adjacent side. A limiting component is used to achieve an adaptive connection between the fixed elongated blocks 1 and a control box 6. The limiting component specifically includes limiting holes 4, with two limiting holes 4 respectively located on adjacent sides of the two fixed elongated blocks 1. Limiting blocks 5 are slidably connected inside the limiting holes 4, allowing them to slide smoothly within the limiting holes 4. The adjacent sides of the two limiting blocks 5 are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the control box 6, thereby establishing a stable connection between the control box 6 and the fixed elongated blocks 1. A protective door 7 is located within the control box 6. The control box 6 is a crucial protective and operational component. A protective door 7 is rotatably connected to the front of the control box 6 via a rotating connection structure. The protective door 7 can rotate flexibly around the rotating connection point. A handle 8 is provided on the front of the protective door 7 for easy operation, allowing the operator to control its opening and closing. A receiving plate 9 is fixedly connected to the inner front wall of the control box 6, serving to support internal components. A control panel 10 for interactive operation is installed at the top front of the receiving plate 9. A pull groove 11 is also provided on the front of the receiving plate 9 to facilitate force application and movement. Assembly plates 12 are symmetrically fixedly connected to the top of the control box 6. The far sides of the two assembly plates 12 contact the near sides of the two fixed long blocks 1, providing auxiliary connection and... The positioning function of the support plate 13 is to provide bottom support for the control box 6. The support plate 13 is fixedly connected to the bottom ends of the two adjacent fixed blocks 1. The top ends of the two support plates 13 contact the bottom end of the control box 6, providing a stable support surface for the control box 6. Bolts 14 are used to connect the assembly plate 12 to the fixed blocks 1 and other components. Bolts 14 are slidably connected inside the assembly plate 12, allowing the bolts 14 to slide and adjust their position within the assembly plate 12. The outer sides of the two bolts 14, on opposite sides, are slidably connected to the inner top ends of the two fixed blocks 1, allowing the bolts 14 to adapt to the installation requirements of the fixed blocks 1. A first nut 15 is threaded onto the outer sides of the two bolts 14. Two washers 16 are fitted onto the outer sides of the bolts 14. A spring 17 is fixedly connected between the washers 16. The spring 17 has elastic deformation capability. The side of the first nut 15 away from the fixed long block 1 contacts the side of one washer 16 away from the spring 17, thus constructing an elastic buffer structure. The external threads of the two bolts 14 on their opposite sides are connected to a second nut 18. The side of another washer 16 away from the spring 17 contacts the side of the second nut 18. Through the cooperation of the nut, washer, and spring, a stable connection with buffer function is achieved. The solar panel 19 is used for energy harvesting. The top of the two fixed long blocks 1 is fixedly connected to the solar panel 19, which can convert solar energy into electrical energy. Multiple heat dissipation holes 20 are opened on the rear side of the control box 6 to allow air exchange between the inside and outside of the control box 6.Expel internal heat promptly.

[0024] The working principle of the gate controller provided by this utility model is as follows:

[0025] The device is adapted to the installation environment such as the working bridge above the gate by means of two fixed long blocks 1 and the support long block 2 at the bottom. During installation, the bolts 14 pass through the assembly plate 12 and the inside of the top of the fixed long block 1. By tightening the first nut 15 and the second nut 18, and with the help of the washer 16 and the spring 17, the controller is fixed in the installation position. The spring 17 can buffer the repeated force on the bolt 14 by its own elastic deformation when the gate vibrates, which can alleviate the loosening problem to a certain extent. During the installation of the control box 6, the limit blocks 5 on its left and right sides will slide into the limit holes 4 opened on the adjacent side of the fixed long block 1 for auxiliary installation.

[0026] To set parameters or check the status of components such as the control panel 10 inside the control box 6, the operator can grasp the handle 8 on the front side of the protective door 7 and pull the handle 8 to rotate the protective door 7 around the rotation connection point on the front side of the control box 6, so that the protective door 7 opens and exposes the receiving plate 9 and the control panel 10 installed on its front top. If it is necessary to repair the related components of the receiving plate 9, the pulling groove 11 on the front side of the receiving plate 9 can be used to easily apply force to move the receiving plate 9, which assists in the operation.

[0027] When the device is running, the multiple heat dissipation holes 20 on the rear side of the control box 6 will continuously exchange air to dissipate the heat generated inside the control box 6 by the operation of electrical components, maintain a suitable internal temperature environment, and ensure stable operation of the components. At the same time, the solar panel 19 on the top will convert solar energy into electrical energy under sunlight to provide power support for the various components of the controller, realize green energy acquisition and utilization, reduce dependence on external power supply to a certain extent, and improve the applicability of the device in outdoor water conservancy scenarios.

[0028] When the gate vibrates, the vibration is transmitted to bolt 14. The spring 17 sleeved on the outside of bolt 14 will be compressed or stretched by the force generated by the vibration. It absorbs and buffers the vibration energy by repeatedly deforming with its own elasticity. The washer 16 assists the spring 17, evenly distributing the pressure between the spring 17 and the first nut 15 and the second nut 18, avoiding excessive local force that could damage the components. This alleviates the problem of bolt 14 and nuts loosening due to repeated force, extends the service life of bolt 14 and other components, and ensures that the controller is installed stably at the working bridge for a long time, continuously providing reliable support for gate control.

[0029] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A gate controller, characterized in that, include: Two fixed long blocks (1) are fixedly connected to the bottom end of the fixed long blocks (1) and a supporting long block (2) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the two supporting long blocks (2). Sliding holes (3) are opened on the adjacent side of the two supporting long blocks (2). The limiting component allows the two fixed long blocks (1) to contact the control box (6) through the limiting component; The protective door (7) is rotatably connected to the front side of the control box (6). The protective door (7) is provided with a handle (8) on the front side. The inner wall of the front side of the control box (6) is fixedly connected with a receiving plate (9). The top of the front side of the receiving plate (9) is equipped with a control panel (10). The front side of the receiving plate (9) is provided with a pull groove (11). The top of the control box (6) is symmetrically fixedly connected with an assembly plate (12). The support plate (13) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the two fixed long blocks (1) on the same side; Bolts (14) are slidably connected inside the assembly plate (12). A first nut (15) is threaded onto the outer side of each of the two bolts (14). Two washers (16) are fitted onto the outer side of each bolt (14). A spring (17) is fixedly connected between the two washers (16). A second nut (18) is threaded onto the outer side of each of the two bolts (14). A solar panel (19) is fixedly connected to the top of the two fixed long blocks (1), and a number of heat dissipation holes (20) are opened on the rear side of the control box (6).

2. A gate controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting component includes a limiting hole (4), and the two limiting holes (4) are respectively opened on the same side of the two fixed long blocks (1), and the limiting block (5) is slidably connected inside the limiting hole (4).

3. A gate controller according to claim 2, characterized in that, The two limiting blocks (5) are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the control box (6) on their adjacent sides.

4. A gate controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The far sides of the two assembly plates (12) respectively contact the top ends of the near sides of the two fixed long blocks (1).

5. A gate controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top ends of the two support plates (13) are in contact with the bottom end of the control box (6).

6. A gate controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer sides of the two bolts (14) on opposite sides are slidably connected to the inner tops of the two fixed blocks (1).

7. A gate controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side of the first nut (15) away from the fixed block (1) is in contact with the side of one of the washers (16) away from the spring (17), and the side of the other washer (16) away from the spring (17) is in contact with the side of the second nut (18).