Warning sign post for underground pipeline protection
By installing stepping and support mechanisms on the marker posts, the problem of the marker posts tipping over in strong winds has been solved, achieving stable installation and nighttime lighting, and improving the service life and warning effect of the marker posts.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHAOYANG URBAN PLANNING & DESIGN INST
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-12
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of marker post technology, specifically warning marker posts for underground pipeline protection. Background Technology
[0002] Underground pipelines refer to municipal utility pipelines and their ancillary facilities built below the ground in cities, such as water supply, drainage, gas, heating, electricity, and communications. They are important infrastructure and "lifelines" to ensure the operation of cities. Marker posts, also known as warning posts or identification posts, are industrial devices used to indicate the route and provide safety warnings for underground pipelines such as electricity, communications, gas, tap water, and railways. Their core function is to mark the direction of underground pipelines and prompt construction workers to avoid them.
[0003] Current warning sign posts have some shortcomings in their installation. They are usually inserted directly into the soil and fixed by nailing. Because they are not reinforced, they will naturally tilt over time or during strong winds, causing them to collapse and requiring subsequent re-fixing. Therefore, we propose warning sign posts for underground pipeline protection. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art mentioned in the background, this utility model provides a warning sign post for the protection of underground pipelines.
[0005] This utility model overcomes the above technical problems by adopting the following technical solution:
[0006] Warning signposts for underground pipeline protection include: a pile body, an installation mechanism at the bottom of the pile body, a stepping mechanism and a support mechanism respectively provided on the installation mechanism, the stepping mechanism and the support mechanism being in contact, a groove at the top of the pile body, a lighting mechanism provided inside the groove, and the lighting mechanism extending to the outer surface of the pile body.
[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the installation mechanism includes an installation box and a soil insertion cone. The installation box is connected to the bottom of the pile body, and three slots are provided on both sides of the installation box. The soil insertion cone is connected to the bottom end of the installation box.
[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the stepping mechanism includes four sliding rods, a U-shaped plate, an I-shaped plate, two first trapezoidal blocks, and a pedal. The four sliding rods are slidably connected to the top of the mounting box, and the bottom ends of the four sliding rods extend into the interior of the mounting box. The U-shaped plate is connected to the top of the four sliding rods and is fitted onto the outer surface of the pile. The I-shaped plate is connected to the bottom of the four sliding rods. The two first trapezoidal blocks are respectively connected to both sides of the I-shaped plate. The pedal is connected to the front of the U-shaped plate.
[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the support mechanism includes a crossbar, two second trapezoidal blocks, six stabilizing cones, two springs, and two self-locking grooves. The crossbar is fixedly connected between the two sides of the inner wall of the mounting box. The two second trapezoidal blocks are slidably connected to the outer surface of the crossbar, and the tops of the two second trapezoidal blocks are in contact with the two first trapezoidal blocks. The opposite sides of the two second trapezoidal blocks are connected to the three stabilizing cones, and one end of each of the six stabilizing cones extends into the interior of the six slots. The two springs are respectively connected to the two sides of the inner wall of the mounting box, and one end of each spring is connected to the opposite side of the two second trapezoidal blocks and located outside the crossbar. The two self-locking grooves are respectively opened on the adjacent side of the two second trapezoidal blocks, and the two first trapezoidal blocks are respectively movably inserted into the interior of the two self-locking grooves.
[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the lighting mechanism includes a mounting plate, a battery, and a control board. The mounting plate is connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the groove, and the battery and the control board are both mounted on the top of the mounting plate, and the battery is electrically connected to the control board.
[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the lighting mechanism further includes a photovoltaic panel, a photosensitive sensor, and two ring lights. The photovoltaic panel and the photosensitive sensor are both connected to the top of the pile body, and the photovoltaic panel is electrically connected to the battery. The photosensitive sensor is electrically connected to the control board. The two ring lights are both connected to the outer surface of the pile body, and both ring lights are electrically connected to the battery.
[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model: an installation frame is connected to the outer surface of the pile body, a transparent cover is connected to the top of the installation frame, and the inner surface of the transparent cover is located outside the two ring lights.
[0013] By adopting the above structure, this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:
[0014] 1. In this utility model, through the action of the installation mechanism, the stepping mechanism and the support mechanism, after the pile is inserted into the soil, the support mechanism is inserted laterally into the soil by stepping on it, thereby providing auxiliary support for the pile, improving the stability of the pile after installation, and preventing the pile from tilting.
[0015] 2. In this utility model, the lighting mechanism can store electrical energy and illuminate the surrounding environment at night, so that people can clearly see the pile at night, thereby improving the warning effect of the pile at night.
[0016] 3. In this utility model, the transparent cover can protect the outer surface of the pile body from dust and protect the warning lettering on the pile body, without affecting the energy absorption of the photovoltaic panel and the illumination of the two ring lights. At the same time, the transparent cover can be disassembled, making it convenient to modify the lettering on the pile body. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of part of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation mechanism of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the stepping mechanism and support mechanism of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 5 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the support mechanism of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the lighting mechanism of this utility model.
[0023] In the diagram: 1. Pile body; 2. Installation mechanism; 201. Installation box; 202. Soil insertion cone; 3. Stepping mechanism; 301. Sliding rod; 302. U-shaped plate; 303. I-shaped plate; 304. First trapezoidal block; 305. Pedal; 4. Support mechanism; 401. Crossbar; 402. Second trapezoidal block; 403. Stabilizing cone; 404. Spring; 405. Self-locking inclined groove; 5. Lighting mechanism; 501. Mounting plate; 502. Battery; 503. Control board; 504. Photovoltaic panel; 505. Photosensitive sensor; 506. Ring light; 6. Mounting frame; 7. Transparent cover. Detailed Implementation
[0024] 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.
[0025] Example 1:
[0026] Please see Figures 1-6In this embodiment of the utility model, the warning sign post for underground pipeline protection includes: a post body 1, an installation mechanism 2 at the bottom of the post body 1, a stepping mechanism 3 and a support mechanism 4 respectively on the installation mechanism 2, the stepping mechanism 3 and the support mechanism 4 are in contact, a groove is opened at the top of the post body 1, a lighting mechanism 5 is provided inside the groove, and the lighting mechanism 5 extends to the outer surface of the post body 1.
[0027] Specifically, after the installation mechanism 2 at the bottom of the pile 1 is inserted into the soil, the foot-operated stepping mechanism 3 descends to a certain level and then self-locks. At the same time, the stepping mechanism 3 will squeeze the support mechanism 4 into the soil to provide auxiliary support for the pile 1 and improve the stability of the pile 1 after installation. The lighting mechanism 5 absorbs solar energy during the day and converts it into electrical energy for storage. Then, the lighting mechanism 5 can emit light at night to illuminate the pile 1.
[0028] Example 2:
[0029] Please see Figures 2-4 In this embodiment of the utility model, the warning sign post for underground pipeline protection has an installation mechanism 2 including an installation box 201 and a soil-inserting cone 202. The installation box 201 is connected to the bottom of the post body 1, and three slots are provided on both sides of the installation box 201. The soil-inserting cone 202 is connected to the bottom end of the installation box 201. The stepping mechanism 3 includes four sliding rods 301, a U-shaped plate 302, an I-shaped plate 303, two first trapezoidal blocks 304, and a pedal 305. All four sliding rods 301 are slidably connected to the top of the mounting box 201, and the bottom ends of all four sliding rods 301 extend into the interior of the mounting box 201. A U-shaped plate 302 is connected to the top of the four sliding rods 301 and is fitted onto the outer surface of the pile body 1. An I-shaped plate 303 is connected to the bottom of the four sliding rods 301. Two first trapezoidal blocks 304 are respectively connected to both sides of the I-shaped plate 303. A pedal 305 is connected to the front of the U-shaped plate 302. The support mechanism 4 includes a horizontal... The system comprises a rod 401, two second trapezoidal blocks 402, six stabilizing cones 403, two springs 404, and two self-locking grooves 405. The crossbar 401 is fixedly connected between the two sides of the inner wall of the mounting box 201. The two second trapezoidal blocks 402 are slidably connected to the outer surface of the crossbar 401, and the tops of the two second trapezoidal blocks 402 are in contact with the two first trapezoidal blocks 304. The opposite sides of the two second trapezoidal blocks 402 are connected to the three stabilizing cones 403, and one end of each of the six stabilizing cones 403 extends into the interior of the six slots. The two springs 404 are respectively connected to the two sides of the inner wall of the mounting box 201, and one end of each spring 404 is connected to the opposite side of each of the two second trapezoidal blocks 402 and located outside the crossbar 401. The two self-locking grooves 405 are respectively opened on the adjacent side of the two second trapezoidal blocks 402, and the two first trapezoidal blocks 304 are respectively movably inserted into the interior of the two self-locking grooves 405.
[0030] Specifically, after the soil-inserting cone 202 is inserted into the soil, the installation box 201 is located inside the soil. The foot pedal 305 drives the four sliding rods 301 downwards via the U-shaped plate 302, and through the I-shaped plate 303, it drives the two first trapezoidal blocks 304 downwards, pressing down on the two second trapezoidal blocks 402. One end of each of the two first trapezoidal blocks 304 abuts against the adjacent side of the two second trapezoidal blocks 402. The two second trapezoidal blocks 402 slide in opposite directions on the outer surface of the crossbar 401, compressing the two springs 404. Then, the six stabilizing cones 403 pass through the six slots and insert into the soil, providing auxiliary support for the pile 1. After the first trapezoidal block 304 descends to a certain distance, it will insert into the interior of the two self-locking grooves 405, so that the two self-locking grooves 405 can lock and fix the position of the two first trapezoidal blocks 304. When it is necessary to retract the six stabilizing cones 403 into the installation box 201, simply lift the guide plate 302 upward to raise the two first trapezoidal blocks 304 and remove them from the interior of the two self-locking grooves 405, so that the two second trapezoidal blocks 402 are no longer squeezed. At this time, the two springs 404 will reset and drive the two second trapezoidal blocks 402 to slide towards each other, so that the six stabilizing cones 403 can be retracted into the installation box 201.
[0031] Example 3:
[0032] Please see Figures 1-6 In this embodiment of the utility model, the warning sign post for underground pipeline protection includes a lighting mechanism 5 comprising a mounting plate 501, a battery 502, and a control plate 503. The mounting plate 501 is connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the groove. The battery 502 and the control plate 503 are both mounted on the top of the mounting plate 501 and are electrically connected to the control plate 503. The lighting mechanism 5 also includes a photovoltaic panel 504, a photosensitive sensor 505, and two ring lights 506. The photovoltaic panel 504 and the photosensitive sensor 505 are both connected to the top of the post body 1 and are electrically connected to the battery 502. The photosensitive sensor 505 is electrically connected to the control plate 503. The two ring lights 506 are both connected to the outer surface of the post body 1 and are electrically connected to the battery 502. A mounting frame 6 is connected to the outer surface of the post body 1, and a transparent cover 7 is connected to the top of the mounting frame 6. The inner surface of the transparent cover 7 is located outside the two ring lights 506.
[0033] Specifically, the photovoltaic panel 504 converts sunlight into electrical energy during the day and supplies it to the battery 502 for energy storage. The photosensitive sensor 505 monitors the darkness and then transmits the signal to the control board 503. The battery 502 then powers the two ring lights 506 to illuminate the area around the pile 1, making the slogans on the pile 1 clearly visible even at night. The mounting frame 6 and the transparent cover 7 allow the transparent cover 7 to be removed from the mounting frame 6, while also protecting the two ring lights 506 and the slogans on the pile 1.
[0034] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: When the worker inserts the pile body 1 into the ground, he first inserts the soil-inserting cone 202 at the bottom of the pile body 1 into the soil until the installation box 201 is completely inside the soil. Then, the worker steps on the pedal 305, which drives the U-shaped plate 302 to slide down on the outer surface of the pile body 1, causing the four sliding rods 301 to slide towards the inside of the installation box 201. Then, the four sliding rods 301 drive the I-shaped plate 303 to descend, allowing the two first trapezoidal blocks 304 to slide down and press against the two second trapezoidal blocks 402. This causes one end of the two first trapezoidal blocks 304 to abut against the adjacent side of the two second trapezoidal blocks 402. Afterward, the two second trapezoidal blocks 402 slide in opposite directions on the outer surface of the crossbar 401, compressing the two springs 40. 4. After compression, the six stabilizing cones 403 will pass through the six slots and be inserted into the soil, thereby increasing the fixing strength of the pile body 1. When the two first trapezoidal blocks 304 descend to a certain distance, they will be inserted into the interior of the two self-locking inclined slots 405, so that the two self-locking inclined slots 405 can self-lock and fix the positions of the two first trapezoidal blocks 304. During the day, the photovoltaic panel 504 can convert the light emitted by the sun into electrical energy and send it to the battery 502 for energy storage. When night falls, the photosensitive sensor 505 transmits the signal to the control board 503. After receiving the signal, the control board 503 will make the two ring lights 506 emit light through the battery 502, so that people can clearly see the pile body 1 at night, thereby improving the warning effect for people.
[0035] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention.
Claims
1. Warning marker posts for underground pipeline protection, characterized in that, include: The pile body (1) has an installation mechanism (2) at its bottom. The installation mechanism (2) is provided with a stepping mechanism (3) and a support mechanism (4), and the stepping mechanism (3) and the support mechanism (4) are in contact. The top of the pile body (1) has a groove, and a lighting mechanism (5) is provided inside the groove. The lighting mechanism (5) extends to the outer surface of the pile body (1).
2. The warning sign post for underground pipeline protection according to claim 1, characterized in that, The installation mechanism (2) includes an installation box (201) and a soil insertion cone (202). The installation box (201) is connected to the bottom of the pile body (1), and three slots are provided on both sides of the installation box (201). The soil insertion cone (202) is connected to the bottom end of the installation box (201).
3. The warning marker post for underground pipeline protection according to claim 2, characterized in that, The stepping mechanism (3) includes four slide rods (301), a U-shaped plate (302), an I-shaped plate (303), two first trapezoidal blocks (304), and a pedal (305). The four slide rods (301) are slidably connected to the top of the mounting box (201), and the bottom ends of the four slide rods (301) extend into the interior of the mounting box (201). The U-shaped plate (302) is connected to the top of the four slide rods (301) and is fitted onto the outer surface of the pile body (1). The I-shaped plate (303) is connected to the bottom of the four slide rods (301). The two first trapezoidal blocks (304) are respectively connected to the two sides of the I-shaped plate (303). The pedal (305) is connected to the front of the U-shaped plate (302).
4. The warning sign post for underground pipeline protection according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support mechanism (4) includes a crossbar (401), two second trapezoidal blocks (402), six stabilizing cones (403), two springs (404), and two self-locking grooves (405). The crossbar (401) is fixedly connected between the two sides of the inner wall of the mounting box (201). The two second trapezoidal blocks (402) are slidably connected to the outer surface of the crossbar (401), and the tops of the two second trapezoidal blocks (402) are in contact with the two first trapezoidal blocks (304). The opposite sides of the two second trapezoidal blocks (402) are connected to the three... A stabilizing cone (403) is provided, and one end of each of the six stabilizing cones (403) extends into the interior of the six slots. Two springs (404) are connected to the two sides of the inner wall of the mounting box (201), and one end of each spring (404) is connected to the opposite side of each of the two second trapezoidal blocks (402) and located outside the crossbar (401). Two self-locking grooves (405) are respectively opened on the adjacent side of the two second trapezoidal blocks (402), and two first trapezoidal blocks (304) are respectively movably inserted into the interior of the two self-locking grooves (405).
5. The warning marker post for underground pipeline protection according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lighting mechanism (5) includes a mounting plate (501), a battery (502), and a control plate (503). The mounting plate (501) is connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the groove. The battery (502) and the control plate (503) are both mounted on the top of the mounting plate (501), and the battery (502) is electrically connected to the control plate (503).
6. The warning sign post for underground pipeline protection according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lighting mechanism (5) also includes a photovoltaic panel (504), a photosensitive sensor (505), and two ring lights (506). The photovoltaic panel (504) and the photosensitive sensor (505) are both connected to the top of the pile body (1), and the photovoltaic panel (504) is electrically connected to the battery (502). The photosensitive sensor (505) is electrically connected to the control board (503). The two ring lights (506) are both connected to the outer surface of the pile body (1), and the two ring lights (506) are both electrically connected to the battery (502).
7. The warning sign post for underground pipeline protection according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer surface of the pile body (1) is connected to a mounting frame (6), and the top of the mounting frame (6) is connected to a transparent cover (7), and the inner surface of the transparent cover (7) is located outside the two ring lights (506).