Sensor rack assisted installation tooling for a conveyor chain area

By designing sensor rack-assisted installation fixtures for the transport chain area, and utilizing components such as long square steel bars, steel plates, and sockets, the sensors can be positioned quickly and accurately. This solves the problems of measurement errors and repetitive work during sensor installation, improves installation accuracy and sensor reliability, and reduces costs.

CN224309903UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-02SHANGHAI BAOSTEEL IND TECHNOLOGICAL SERVICE

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANGHAI BAOSTEEL IND TECHNOLOGICAL SERVICE
Filing Date
2025-05-09
Publication Date
2026-06-02

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Technical Problem

The installation of sensors in the transport chain area suffers from problems such as large measurement errors, inaccurate installation, repetitive work, and high costs. Furthermore, the sensors are prone to failure due to oil and dust.

Method used

An auxiliary installation fixture consisting of long square steel bars, several steel plates, several inserts, and several support plates is used. The height scale and sliding groove design enable the sensor to be quickly and accurately positioned, ensuring that the sensor position is adjusted in place in one go.

Benefits of technology

It significantly improves the installation accuracy and reliability of the sensor, reduces repetitive measurement work, lowers subsequent debugging costs, and improves installation efficiency and sensor stability.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses an auxiliary installation fixture for sensor racks in transport chain areas. The fixture includes a long square steel bar, several steel plates, several sleeves, and several support plates. The steel plates are spaced apart and perpendicularly arranged on the side of the long square steel bar. Each support plate is connected to a sleeve at one end. The sleeves are inserted into the steel plates and secured in their relative positions with screws. This fixture overcomes the shortcomings of traditional sensor racks, enabling rapid and accurate sensor positioning and installation. It ensures the sensor's position is adjusted correctly in one go, reducing repetitive measurement work, significantly improving installation accuracy, guaranteeing sensor reliability and stability, and reducing subsequent debugging costs caused by positional errors.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electromechanical equipment installation technology, and in particular to a sensor rack auxiliary installation fixture for transport chain areas. Background Technology

[0002] Most sensors in the conveyor belt area are mounted on roller conveyors via frames to detect materials such as pallets running on the roller conveyors. As the conveyor belt operates, some sensors may fail to detect pallets or pallets may collide with the sensors. Furthermore, sensors are highly susceptible to failure due to the accumulation of oil and dust.

[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, the solution typically involves adjusting the sensor's position. However, since the sensors are fixed to the frame, the frame's position also needs adjustment. Generally, before welding and positioning the frame, the height and distance from the frame to the roller conveyor must be measured to ensure positional accuracy. However, this process faces significant measurement errors. Furthermore, the roller conveyor itself may experience uneven wear and tear due to prolonged use, affecting positioning stability and making the frame's welded position highly unreliable. Additionally, the large number of sensors in the transport chain area leads to repetitive measurements wasting considerable time, reducing sensor installation efficiency, and increasing costs. Therefore, more rigorous measurement and adjustment measures must be implemented to improve the overall quality and durability of the sensor frame installation. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an auxiliary installation fixture for sensor racks in transport chain areas. This fixture overcomes the defects of traditional sensor racks, can quickly and accurately position and install sensors, ensure that the sensor position is adjusted in place at one time, reduce repeated measurement operations, significantly improve installation accuracy, ensure the reliability and stability of sensors, and reduce subsequent debugging costs caused by position errors.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides a sensor frame auxiliary installation fixture for the transport chain area, comprising a long square steel bar, several steel plates, several sleeves, and several support plates. The several steel plates are arranged perpendicularly to the side of the long square steel bar at intervals. Several sleeves are connected to one end of each of the several support plates. The several sleeves are inserted into the several steel plates and their relative positions are secured by screws.

[0006] Furthermore, the steel plates are provided with height markings for sensor mounting along the height direction.

[0007] Furthermore, the long square steel bar has a groove along its length on its side, and the plurality of steel plates are disposed on the side of the long square steel bar through the groove and slide and are fastened along the length of the long square steel bar.

[0008] Furthermore, a baffle is provided at the other end of each of the several trays.

[0009] Because this utility model's sensor rack auxiliary installation fixture for the transport chain area adopts the above-mentioned technical solution, namely, the fixture includes a long square steel bar, several steel plates, several sleeves, and several support plates, with the steel plates spaced perpendicularly to the side of the long square steel bar, and several support plates connected to several sleeves at one end, with the sleeves inserted into the steel plates and secured in relative positions with screws. This fixture overcomes the shortcomings of traditional sensor racks, enabling rapid and accurate sensor positioning and installation, ensuring the sensor's position is adjusted in place at once, reducing repetitive measurement work, significantly improving installation accuracy, ensuring sensor reliability and stability, and reducing subsequent debugging costs caused by positional errors. Attached Figure Description

[0010] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the sensor rack auxiliary installation fixture used in the transport chain area according to this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0012] like Figure 1 As shown, the sensor rack auxiliary installation fixture for the transport chain area of ​​this utility model includes a long square steel bar 1, several steel plates 2, several inserts 3 and several support plates 4. The several steel plates 2 are arranged perpendicularly at intervals on the side of the long square steel bar 1. One end of each of the several support plates 4 is connected to several inserts 3. The several inserts 3 are inserted into the several steel plates 2 and their relative positions are fastened by screws 31.

[0013] Preferably, the plurality of steel plates 2 are provided with height markings 21 along the height direction for sensor installation. The height markings facilitate height control during sensor installation, and the installation position of the sensor can be determined simply by referring to the height markings.

[0014] Preferably, the long square steel bar 1 has a groove along its length on its side, and the plurality of steel plates 2 are disposed on the side of the long square steel bar 1 through the groove and slide and are fastened along the length of the long square steel bar 1. The plurality of steel plates can be spaced according to the groove, which facilitates the adjustment of the spacing between the sensors disposed on the plurality of support plates.

[0015] Preferably, the other end of each of the plurality of trays 4 is provided with a baffle 41. The baffle facilitates sensor installation and prevents the sensor from slipping off the tray.

[0016] In practical application, the long square steel bar 1 is placed on the roller of the conveyor chain. The height of the insert 3 on the steel plate 2 is adjusted according to the sensor setting requirements. Then, the insert 3 is tightened with screws 31. The sensor is installed on the support plate 4, which can set the sensor at the required height and make it easy to adjust the height, avoiding sensor detection blind spots or impacts.

[0017] This fixture addresses common measurement errors during rack installation. Relying on manual measurements often results in significant positional deviations. It avoids the significant time and increased costs associated with repetitive work, effectively resolving the problem of inaccurate sensor placement. Traditional installation methods, lacking standardized tools, often require repeated manual measurements and adjustments, leading to accumulated errors and wasted time and manpower. This fixture ensures the sensor is positioned correctly on the first attempt, greatly reducing the need for repeated measurements. This not only significantly improves installation accuracy and ensures sensor reliability and stability but also drastically reduces subsequent debugging costs caused by positional errors, lowers labor intensity, and increases installation efficiency.

Claims

1. A sensor rack auxiliary mounting fixture for use in a transport chain area, characterized in that: It includes a long square steel bar, several steel plates, several sleeves, and several support plates. The several steel plates are arranged perpendicularly at intervals on the side of the long square steel bar. Several sleeves are connected to one end of each of the several support plates. The several sleeves are inserted into the several steel plates and their relative positions are fastened by screws.

2. The sensor rack auxiliary mounting fixture for the transport chain area according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steel plates are provided with height markings for sensor mounting along the height direction.

3. The sensor rack auxiliary mounting fixture for the transport chain area according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The long square steel bar has a sliding groove along its length on its side. The several steel plates are placed on the side of the long square steel bar through the sliding groove and slide and are fastened along the length of the long square steel bar.

4. The sensor rack auxiliary mounting fixture for the transport chain area according to claim 3, characterized in that: The other end of each of the trays is provided with a baffle.