Foldable high column signal post
By designing a foldable high-mast signal post and utilizing a hand-cranked reducer and limit structure, the safety hazards and installation complexity of traditional high-mast signal posts during maintenance and repair have been solved, enabling convenient troubleshooting and a simplified installation process.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ANSHAN IRON & STEEL GROUP CORPORATION
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-23
AI Technical Summary
Traditional high-mast signal poles pose safety hazards during maintenance and repair, are complex to install and are subject to weather and site limitations, and cannot be easily troubleshooted.
A foldable high-mast signal post was designed. A hand-cranked reducer was used to adjust the turning angle between the signal post and the vertical pipe. The folding and positioning of the signal post were achieved through structures such as limit rods, threaded rods and limit rings to avoid climbing.
It enables troubleshooting without climbing signal poles, facilitating maintenance, reducing safety hazards, simplifying the installation process, and avoiding the impact of weather and site factors.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of signal post technology, specifically a foldable high-post signal post. Background Technology
[0002] Signal poles are an important component of railway signaling systems, mainly used to support and install signals. Depending on their purpose and installation location, signal poles can be divided into tall signal poles and short signal poles.
[0003] During the maintenance and repair of traditional high-mast signal poles, workers need to climb to the top of the pole using a ladder and lean out to the front of the signal to perform the work. The concrete poles may develop fatal horizontal or vertical cracks due to external forces or quality issues. The ladder may also cause the operator to fall due to loose handles or the steps coming loose from the weld. A large safety distance must be maintained around the high-voltage lines of the high-mast signal poles, especially in electrified sections where a distance of at least 2 meters must be maintained from the overhead contact line. The installation process of the poles is complex and requires a large amount of manpower. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a foldable high-mast signal post to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a foldable high-mast signal post, comprising a base, a vertical tube fixedly installed on the top of the base, a groove formed on the top of the vertical tube, a bearing fixedly installed on one side of the vertical tube, a rotating rod rotatably connected to the bearing via a rotating shaft, a hand-cranked reducer fixedly installed on the other side of the vertical tube, the output shaft of the hand-cranked reducer being inserted into one side of the rotating rod, a signal post fixedly installed on the surface of the rotating rod, a retaining ring snapped onto the surface of the signal post, a positioning plate inserted into one side of the retaining ring, and a signal light fixedly connected to the bottom of the positioning plate. The hand-cranked reducer allows adjustment of the turning angle between the signal post and the vertical tube during use, enabling folding. When the high-mast signal malfunctions, it can be handled immediately, unaffected by weather, location, or other objective factors, and maintenance can be completed without climbing the signal post.
[0006] One end of the signal post has a cavity, inside which a counterweight rod is inserted. A limiting rod is also inserted at one end of the signal post, with a threaded rod threaded onto the limiting rod. A nut is threaded onto the bottom of the threaded rod. The limiting rod, threaded rod, and nut facilitate limiting the counterweight rod during use, thus enabling convenient positioning. Additionally, the inclusion of a horizontal limiting ring, a vertical limiting ring, a vertical insertion ring, and a horizontal insertion ring facilitates limiting operations during use, ensuring the signal post remains in its vertical and horizontal folding positions for ease of use.
[0007] Preferably, the surface of the rotating rod is provided with a keyway, and the inner wall of the keyway is inserted into the output shaft of the hand-cranked reducer. The keyway allows the signal column on the rotating rod to rotate when the hand-cranked reducer rotates during use.
[0008] Preferably, the base has mounting holes at all four corners, and anti-slip rings are fixedly installed at all four corners of the upper surface of the base. The top of the anti-slip rings has anti-slip texture. The mounting holes and anti-slip rings facilitate installation and positioning during use, thereby maintaining the positioning stability of the machine column and facilitating normal use in the future.
[0009] Preferably, one side of the vertical tube is arc-shaped and the other side is open. The arc-shaped side of the vertical tube has an inlet hole. A horizontal limiting ring is fixedly installed on one side of the vertical tube, and a vertical limiting ring is fixedly installed on the other side of the vertical tube. The horizontal and vertical limiting rings can be used to position the vertical and horizontal states of the signal post.
[0010] Preferably, one end of the retaining ring is threaded with a nut, one side of which fits against one side of the positioning plate. The positioning plate has a round hole for the retaining ring to pass through. The nut facilitates the positioning of the retaining ring, thereby facilitating the subsequent positioning and installation of the positioning plate on the retaining ring.
[0011] Preferably, a vertical insertion ring is fixedly installed on the top of the signal post, and a horizontal insertion ring is fixedly installed on the bottom of the signal post. The vertical and horizontal insertion rings facilitate positioning and insertion during use, thereby maintaining the positioning stability of the components.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0013] (1) This type of foldable high-mast signal post can be folded by adjusting the turning angle between the signal post and the vertical pipe during use through the hand-cranked reducer. When the high-mast signal post malfunctions, the fault can be dealt with at any time without being affected by objective factors such as weather or site. Maintenance can be completed without climbing the signal post.
[0014] (2) This type of foldable high-pole signal post, through the setting of limit rod, threaded rod and nut, makes it convenient to limit the counterweight rod during use, so as to facilitate its positioning during subsequent use. At the same time, the setting of horizontal limit ring, vertical limit ring, vertical plug ring and horizontal plug ring makes it convenient to limit the operation during use, so as to keep the vertical and horizontal folding state of the signal post, which is convenient for subsequent use. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a first-view three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a two-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention from a second perspective;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention from a third-view perspective;
[0018] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle.
[0019] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Vertical tube; 3. Bearing; 4. Rotating rod; 5. Hand-cranked reducer; 6. Signal post; 7. Snap ring; 8. Positioning plate; 9. Signal light; 10. Counterweight rod; 11. Limiting rod; 12. Threaded rod; 13. Nut; 14. Anti-slip ring; 15. Lateral limiting ring; 16. Vertical limiting ring; 17. Nut; 18. Vertical insertion ring; 19. Horizontal insertion ring. Detailed Implementation
[0020] 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.
[0021] Please see Figure 1-4This utility model provides a technical solution: a foldable high-mast signal post, including a base 1. Mounting holes are provided at all four corners of the base 1. The mounting holes are round. Anti-slip rings 14 are fixedly installed at all four corners of the upper surface of the base 1. The top of the anti-slip rings 14 has anti-slip texture. The mounting holes and anti-slip rings 14 facilitate installation and positioning during use, thus maintaining the positioning stability of the signal post and facilitating subsequent normal use. A vertical tube 2 is fixedly installed on the top of the base 1. One side of the vertical tube 2 is arc-shaped, and the other side is open. An inlet cable is provided on the arc-shaped side of the vertical tube 2. A horizontal limiting ring 15 is fixedly installed on one side of the vertical tube 2, and a vertical limiting ring 16 is fixedly installed on the other side of the vertical tube 2. The horizontal limiting ring 15 and the vertical limiting ring 16 can position the vertical and horizontal states of the signal post 6. A groove is opened at the top of the vertical tube 2, and a bearing 3 is fixedly installed on one side of the vertical tube 2. A rotating rod 4 is rotatably connected to the inside of the bearing 3 through a rotating shaft. A keyway is opened on the surface of the rotating rod 4, and the inner wall of the keyway is inserted into the output shaft of the hand-cranked reducer 5. The keyway allows the signal post 6 on the rotating rod 4 to rotate when the hand-cranked reducer 5 rotates during use. A hand-cranked reducer 5 is fixedly installed on the other side of the vertical pipe 2. The output shaft of the hand-cranked reducer 5 is inserted into one side of the rotating rod 4. A signal post 6 is fixedly installed on the surface of the rotating rod 4. A vertical insertion ring 18 is fixedly installed on the top of the signal post 6, and a horizontal insertion ring 19 is fixedly installed on the bottom of the signal post 6. The vertical insertion ring 18 and the horizontal insertion ring 19 are designed to facilitate positioning and insertion during use, thereby maintaining the positioning stability of the components. A retaining ring 7 is snapped into the surface of the signal post 6. A positioning plate 8 is inserted into one side of the retaining ring 7, and the bottom of the positioning plate 8 is fixedly connected through a signal light 9. The hand-cranked reducer 5 allows for adjustment of the turning angle between the signal post 6 and the vertical pipe 2 during use, enabling folding. When the high-post signal malfunctions, it can be handled at any time without being affected by weather, site conditions, or other objective factors. Maintenance can be completed without climbing the signal post. One end of the retaining ring 7 is threaded with a nut 17, one side of which fits against one side of the positioning plate 8. The positioning plate 8 has a round hole for the retaining ring 7 to pass through. The nut 17 facilitates the positioning of the retaining ring 7, thus making it easier to position and install the positioning plate 8 on the retaining ring 7 later.
[0022] One end of the signal post 6 has a cavity, inside which a counterweight rod 10 is inserted. A limiting rod 11 is also inserted at one end of the signal post 6. A threaded rod 12 is threaded onto the limiting rod 11, and a nut 13 is threaded onto the bottom of the threaded rod 12. The limiting rod 11, threaded rod 12, and nut 13 facilitate the limiting of the counterweight rod 10 during use, thus facilitating its positioning in subsequent applications. Simultaneously, a horizontal limiting ring 15, a vertical limiting ring 16, a vertical insertion ring 18, and a horizontal insertion ring 19 are provided to facilitate limiting operations during use, thereby maintaining the vertical and horizontal folding states of the signal post 6 for convenient subsequent use.
[0023] Working principle: During use, the hand-cranked reducer 5 allows adjustment of the turning angle between the signal post 6 and the vertical pipe 2, enabling folding. When the high-post signal malfunctions, it can be handled immediately, unaffected by weather, location, or other objective factors, allowing maintenance without climbing the signal post. The limiting rod 11, threaded rod 12, and nut 13 facilitate the limiting of the counterweight rod 10 during use, ensuring its positioning. Simultaneously, the horizontal limiting ring 15, vertical limiting ring 16, vertical insertion ring 18, and horizontal insertion ring 19 facilitate limiting operations during use, maintaining the vertical and horizontal folding states of the signal post 6 for convenient subsequent use.
Claims
1. A foldable high-mast signal post, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: A vertical tube (2) is fixedly installed on the top of the base (1). A groove is provided on the top of the vertical tube (2). A bearing (3) is fixedly installed on one side of the vertical tube (2). A rotating rod (4) is rotatably connected inside the bearing (3) through a rotating shaft. A hand-cranked reducer (5) is fixedly installed on the other side of the vertical tube (2). The output shaft of the hand-cranked reducer (5) is inserted into one side of the rotating rod (4). A signal post (6) is fixedly installed on the surface of the rotating rod (4). A retaining ring (7) is snapped onto the surface of the signal post (6). A positioning plate (8) is inserted into one side of the retaining ring (7). The bottom of the positioning plate (8) is fixedly connected through a signal light (9). One end of the signal post (6) is provided with a cavity, and a counterweight rod (10) is inserted inside the cavity. A limiting rod (11) is inserted at one end of the signal post (6), and a threaded rod (12) is threadedly connected to the limiting rod (11). A nut (13) is threadedly connected to the bottom of the threaded rod (12).
2. The foldable high-mast signal post according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the rotating rod (4) is provided with a keyway, and the inner wall of the keyway is inserted into the output shaft of the hand-cranked reducer (5).
3. A foldable high-mast signal post according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (1) has mounting holes at all four corners. The mounting holes are round holes. Anti-slip rings (14) are fixedly installed at all four corners of the upper surface of the base (1). The top of the anti-slip rings (14) has anti-slip texture.
4. A foldable high-mast signal post according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the vertical tube (2) is set as an arc shape, and the other side is set as an open shape. The arc-shaped side of the vertical tube (2) has an inlet hole. A horizontal limiting ring (15) is fixedly installed on one side of the vertical tube (2), and a vertical limiting ring (16) is fixedly installed on the other side of the vertical tube (2).
5. A foldable high-mast signal post according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the retaining ring (7) is threaded with a nut (17), one side of the nut (17) is in contact with one side of the positioning plate (8), and the positioning plate (8) has a round hole for the retaining ring (7) to pass through.
6. A foldable high-mast signal post according to claim 1, characterized in that: A vertical insertion ring (18) is fixedly installed on the top of the signal post (6), and a horizontal insertion ring (19) is fixedly installed on the bottom of the signal post (6).