An inspection ladder

The modularly designed inspection ladder solves the problems of difficult height adjustment and poor stability of bridge beam bottom inspection equipment, enabling rapid assembly and disassembly and multiple safety protections, thus improving construction efficiency and safety.

CN224413543UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-26CHINA RAILWAY 19TH BUREAU GRP EAST CHINA ENG CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHINA RAILWAY 19TH BUREAU GRP EAST CHINA ENG CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-30
Publication Date
2026-06-26

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing bridge beam bottom inspection equipment is difficult to adjust in height and has poor stability. Furthermore, traditional equipment is costly to transport, complex to install, and lacks sufficient safety.

Method used

The inspection ladder features a modular design, including a telescopic frame, a work platform, and clamps. It incorporates anti-fall rails and self-locking devices, and uses lightweight, high-strength materials to achieve quick assembly and disassembly as well as multiple safety protections.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid assembly and disassembly of equipment, improves safety, reduces transportation and installation complexity, and enhances construction efficiency and safety.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to high altitude operation equipment technical field relates to a kind of inspection ladders.The inspection ladder includes: telescopic frame, work platform and fixture, telescopic frame includes at least two slidingly connected frame units, frame unit includes the pair of setting column, and column is connected through pedal between column, and column is provided with locking component, and adjacent frame unit is fixed between through locking component;Work platform is hinged to the first end of telescopic frame, and work platform includes at least two steps, and two steps between adjacent are detachably connected;Fixture includes upper fixture and lower fixture, and upper fixture is set to the second end of telescopic frame, and the first end of telescopic frame is adapted to be fixed to beam body through upper fixture, and lower fixture is set to work platform, and work platform is adapted to be fixed to pier through lower fixture.It further includes safety component.The utility model realizes quick deployment and multiple safety protection by modularization design and protection system, improves the efficiency and safety of high-altitude inspection operation.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of high-altitude work equipment technology, and in particular to an inspection ladder. Background Technology

[0002] Regular inspection and maintenance of bridges are essential to ensure their long-term stability. Under-beam inspection, as a crucial part of the inspection process, requires specialized equipment for high-altitude operations. Existing equipment for under-beam inspection mainly includes fixed ladders and suspended platforms.

[0003] However, the height of fixed ladders is not adjustable, requiring customization based on bridge height, resulting in equipment redundancy, high transportation costs, and difficulty in adapting to the inspection needs of bridge groups with large span differences. While suspended platforms can cover a larger working area, they rely on external power systems (such as winches), are complex to install, and are limited by the space around the bridge, making them extremely unsuitable for narrow or complex terrain.

[0004] In addition, traditional equipment such as those mentioned above lacks stability design and is easily affected by wind or mechanical vibration during operation, causing it to shake or even overturn, resulting in insufficient safety protection.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need for an inspection ladder that integrates rapid adjustment, modular design, and multiple safety protections. Utility Model Content

[0006] This utility model provides an inspection ladder to solve the problems of difficulty in adjusting the height and poor stability of inspection equipment in the prior art.

[0007] This utility model provides an inspection ladder, comprising: a telescopic frame, a working platform, and clamps. The telescopic frame includes at least two slidably connected frame units, each frame unit including a pair of uprights connected by a footboard, and each upright being provided with a locking member. Adjacent frame units are fixed together by the locking member. The working platform is hinged to the first end of the telescopic frame and includes at least two step plates, which are detachably connected to adjacent step plates. The clamps include an upper clamp and a lower clamp. The upper clamp is located at the second end of the telescopic frame, and the first end of the telescopic frame is adapted to be fixed to a beam by the upper clamp. The lower clamp is located on the working platform, and the working platform is adapted to be fixed to a bridge pier by the lower clamp.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the inspection ladder further includes a safety component, which includes an anti-fall slide rail disposed at the first end of the telescopic frame and a hanging point slider disposed on the anti-fall slide rail.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the pedals are spaced apart along the length of the column and the distance between two adjacent pedals is equal.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the locking member is located in the extending direction of the pedal, and the locking member includes a pin hole disposed on the column and a pin inserted into the pin hole.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the step plate is provided with a magnetic latch, and when two adjacent step plates are folded, the two adjacent step plates are adapted to be locked by the magnetic latch.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the working platform includes a platform body, and the step plate is detachably connected to the platform body.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the edge of the work platform is provided with at least one of a guardrail and a handrail.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the inspection ladder further includes embedded parts, which are embedded in the beam and the pier. The upper clamp is detachably connected to the embedded part embedded in the beam, and the lower clamp is detachably connected to the embedded part embedded in the pier.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the bottom of the working platform is provided with a retractable support rib, which supports the working platform between the bridge pier.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the telescopic frame and the working platform are made of lightweight and high-strength metal materials.

[0017] The inspection ladder provided by this utility model can be quickly assembled and disassembled through the modular design of the telescopic frame and the working platform, which greatly reduces the installation time compared with traditional equipment. The safety is improved and the occurrence of safety accidents is reduced by the integrated anti-fall slide rail and self-locking fixing device. In addition, the telescopic frame and the working platform are made of lightweight materials, which significantly reduces the weight of the equipment, making it easier to transport and disassemble, and significantly improving construction efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the inspection ladder provided by this utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the telescopic frame of the inspection ladder provided by this utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the working platform of the inspection ladder provided by this utility model.

[0022] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0023] 100. Telescopic frame; 101. Frame unit; 102. Pedal; 200. Working platform; 201. Step board; 202. Magnetic lock; 203. Guardrail; 301. Upper clamp; 302. Lower clamp; 400. Anti-fall slide rail; 501. Pin; 600. Embedded part; 700. Support rib. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0025] The following is combined Figures 1-3 This invention describes an inspection ladder.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the inspection ladder provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the telescopic frame of the inspection ladder provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the working platform of the inspection ladder provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0027] like Figure 1 As shown, the inspection ladder provided in this embodiment of the present invention includes:

[0028] The telescopic frame 100 includes at least two slidably connected frame units 101. Each frame unit 101 includes a pair of uprights connected by a foot pedal 102. The uprights are provided with locking members, and adjacent frame units 101 are fixed together by locking members.

[0029] The work platform 200 is hinged to the first end of the telescopic frame 100. The work platform 200 includes at least two step plates 201, which are detachably connected to each other.

[0030] The clamp includes an upper clamp 301 and a lower clamp 302. The upper clamp 301 is disposed at the second end of the telescopic frame 100, and the first end of the telescopic frame 100 is adapted to be fixed to the beam by the upper clamp 301. The lower clamp 302 is disposed on the working platform 200, and the working platform 200 is adapted to be fixed to the pier by the lower clamp 302.

[0031] The inspection ladder body includes a multi-stage telescopic frame 100, which consists of uprights and horizontal steps 102. The inner side of the uprights is provided with guide grooves, and the height can be adjusted through the telescopic mechanism. It is equipped with a locking system, such as a bolt.

[0032] The telescopic frame 100 adopts at least two-stage telescopic structure. Each stage of the column achieves smooth telescopic extension and retraction through bearing assembly. The locking pin holes are distributed at preset intervals along the length of the column. The pedal 102 adopts an anti-slip design.

[0033] The multi-stage telescopic structure significantly reduces the storage volume while ensuring load-bearing strength. The guide groove and bearing assembly work together to ensure stability during the telescopic process, and the pin system provides multi-stage safety locking, achieving safe and efficient telescopic adjustment.

[0034] The work platform 200 includes at least two hinged step plates 201 connected by, for example, hinged hinges, forming a quick-folding mechanism. The step plates 201 remain fixed to each other in the folded state and form a continuous working surface when unfolded.

[0035] In one embodiment, the work platform 200 unfolds to form a 1.2m × 0.8m work area, with a load-bearing capacity of ≥800kg.

[0036] The top and bottom of the ladder are equipped with adaptive clamps, which are compatible with bolts and pins 501 and can be equipped with a pressure feedback adjustment mechanism. This dual fixing mechanism can significantly improve the system's anti-overturning ability.

[0037] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the inspection ladder further includes a safety component, which includes an anti-fall slide rail 400 disposed at the first end of the telescopic frame 100 and a hanging point slider disposed on the anti-fall slide rail 400.

[0038] like Figure 1 and 2 As shown, the top of the inspection ladder is equipped with a fall-prevention rail 400, featuring a sliding attachment point with a self-locking function, forming a dual protection link with the safety belt system. In one embodiment, the attachment point slider has a built-in trigger-type braking mechanism, and the safety belt connector can be equipped with a universal adjustment interface and redundant suspension nodes.

[0039] The above design enables full fall protection, triggers the braking mechanism to respond quickly in the moment of weightlessness, and the universal connector ensures the operator's freedom of movement, thus better protecting the operator's safety.

[0040] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the pedals 102 are spaced apart along the length of the column and the distance between two adjacent pedals 102 is equal.

[0041] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the locking member is located in the extending direction of the pedal 102, and the locking member includes a pin hole disposed in the column and a pin inserted into the pin hole.

[0042] The pedals 102 of the telescopic frame 100 are equidistantly arranged along the axial direction of the column, and locking components are integrated into the extending direction of the pedals 102. In one embodiment, the spacing of the pedals 102 is set according to ergonomics, and the axis of the pin hole of the locking component coincides with the longitudinal centerline of the pedal 102. When the pin passes through multiple levels of the frame, it simultaneously locks the position of the pedals 102. By optimizing climbing efficiency through equidistant distribution, the locking mechanism reduces individual operation steps, avoids the risk of structural instability caused by missing pedals 102, and improves overall safety and ease of operation.

[0043] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a magnetic latch 202 is provided on the step plate 201, and when two adjacent step plates 201 are folded, the two adjacent step plates 201 are suitable for locking by the magnetic latch 202.

[0044] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the work platform 200 includes a platform body, and the step plate 201 is detachably connected to the platform body.

[0045] like Figure 3 As shown, magnetic latches 202 are provided at the four corners of the step plate 201. The work platform 200 keeps the step plates 201 locked together in the folded state by means of the magnetic latches 202, and forms a continuous working surface when unfolded. The magnetic latches 202 can realize quick folding and self-locking, and the overall structure takes into account both storage convenience and work space expansion.

[0046] In addition, the telescopic frame 100, the working platform 200, and the clamps are all connected to each other via pins 501 and equipped with angle locking devices to achieve adaptive adjustment of the tilt angle between the telescopic frame 100 and the working platform 200. In one embodiment, the pin 501 has a built-in damping bearing, and the angle locking device adopts a ratchet-buckle composite structure. The damping bearing can eliminate the shaking of the working platform 200 and the inspection ladder body, and the angle locking device can achieve multi-angle adjustment and instantaneous locking, making the inspection ladder adaptable to the working angle requirements under different inspection conditions.

[0047] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the edge of the work platform 200 is provided with at least one of a guardrail 203 and a handrail.

[0048] The working platform 200 is equipped with a detachable guardrail 203 at its edge. The guardrail 203 adopts a plug-in connection, which can improve the efficiency of disassembly and assembly. In one embodiment, the height of the guardrail 203 is 1.2m.

[0049] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the inspection ladder further includes an embedded part 600, which is embedded in the beam and the pier. The upper clamp 301 is detachably connected to the embedded part 600 embedded in the beam, and the lower clamp 302 is detachably connected to the embedded part 600 embedded in the pier.

[0050] The embedded parts 600 between the beam and the pier are standardized interface components, and the clamps of the inspection ladder can be equipped with multi-specification adapter modules to achieve rapid coupling between the embedded parts 600 and the clamps. Standardized embedded interfaces reduce construction complexity, expand the applicability of the equipment, and reduce maintenance frequency. In one embodiment, the embedded part 600 can be a U-shaped embedded part.

[0051] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the bottom of the working platform 200 is provided with a retractable support rib 700, which supports the working platform 200 between the bridge pier and the bridge pier.

[0052] The bottom of the work platform 200 is equipped with a retractable support rib 700, forming a compensating support system for the contact surface between the work platform 200 and the bridge pier. The support rib 700 can ensure the uniformity of stress on the work platform 200 and ensure operational safety.

[0053] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the telescopic frame 100 and the working platform 200 are made of lightweight and high-strength metal materials.

[0054] In this embodiment of the utility model, no specific improvements are made to the materials of the telescopic frame 100 and the working platform 200. That is, the materials of the telescopic frame 100 and the working platform 200 are both made of materials that are lightweight and have high strength in the prior art, such as magnesium-aluminum alloy, aluminum-lithium alloy, magnesium alloy, etc.

[0055] In one embodiment, the telescopic frame 100 and the work platform 200 may also adopt a hybrid structure, for example, that of magnesium-aluminum alloy and carbon fiber reinforced composite material, with key load-bearing nodes being additively reinforced. Such a design can achieve an optimal balance between strength and weight.

[0056] In summary, the inspection ladder provided by this utility model adopts an innovative modular design concept. By decomposing the telescopic frame and working platform into multiple standardized functional units, it achieves rapid disassembly and flexible combination of the equipment. The telescopic frame adopts a nested structure design, and each frame unit is quickly connected through a locking mechanism; the working platform adopts a combination of foldable steps and detachable guardrails, which greatly improves on-site assembly efficiency. This modular design significantly shortens the overall installation time and is particularly suitable for bridge inspection operations that require frequent site changes.

[0057] The safety protection component is another core element of this invention, constructing a dual safety guarantee mechanism by integrating a fall-prevention slide rail and a self-locking fixing device. The fall-prevention slide rail is arranged along the top of the inspection ladder and equipped with a fast-response self-locking slider. Simultaneously, the upper and lower clamps employ a redundant fixing point design. This protection system significantly reduces the risk of accidents during high-altitude operations. Combined with a multi-directional safety belt system, it provides comprehensive safety protection for inspection personnel, effectively solving the technical problems of poor stability and insufficient protection in traditional inspection ladders.

[0058] In terms of material selection, this utility model adopts a lightweight and high-strength composite material system, which achieves significant weight reduction while ensuring structural strength, and also ensures the portability of the overall equipment, significantly reducing the difficulty of transportation and on-site relocation.

[0059] Therefore, the inspection ladder provided by this utility model can be quickly assembled and disassembled through the modular design of the telescopic frame and the working platform, which greatly reduces the installation time compared with traditional equipment; the safety is improved and the occurrence of safety accidents is reduced by integrating anti-fall slide rails and self-locking fixing devices into the protective components; in addition, the telescopic frame and the working platform are made of lightweight materials, which significantly reduces the weight of the equipment, making it easy to transport and assemble and disassemble, and significantly improving construction efficiency.

[0060] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. An inspection ladder, characterized in that, include: Telescopic frame (100) includes at least two slidably connected frame units (101), each frame unit (101) includes a pair of uprights connected by a foot pedal (102), and each upright is provided with a locking member, and adjacent frame units (101) are fixed together by the locking member. The work platform (200) is hinged to the first end of the telescopic frame (100), and the work platform (200) includes at least two step plates (201) which are detachably connected to each other. The clamp includes an upper clamp (301) and a lower clamp (302). The upper clamp (301) is disposed at the second end of the telescopic frame (100), and the first end of the telescopic frame (100) is adapted to be fixed to the beam by the upper clamp (301). The lower clamp (302) is disposed on the working platform (200), and the working platform (200) is adapted to be fixed to the pier by the lower clamp (302).

2. The inspection ladder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inspection ladder also includes a safety component, which includes a fall-prevention rail (400) disposed at the first end of the telescopic frame (100) and a hanging point slider disposed on the fall-prevention rail (400).

3. The inspection ladder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pedals (102) are spaced apart along the length of the column and the distance between two adjacent pedals (102) is equal.

4. The inspection ladder according to claim 3, characterized in that, The locking member is located in the extending direction of the pedal (102), and the locking member includes a pin hole provided in the column and a pin inserted into the pin hole.

5. The inspection ladder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step plate (201) is provided with a magnetic latch (202), and when two adjacent step plates (201) are folded, the two adjacent step plates (201) are suitable for locking by the magnetic latch (202).

6. The inspection ladder according to claim 5, characterized in that, The work platform (200) includes a platform body, and the step plate (201) is detachably connected to the platform body.

7. The inspection ladder according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The edge of the work platform (200) is provided with at least one of a guardrail (203) and a handrail.

8. The inspection ladder according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The inspection ladder also includes an embedded part (600), which is embedded in the beam and the pier. The upper clamp (301) is detachably connected to the embedded part (600) embedded in the beam, and the lower clamp (302) is detachably connected to the embedded part (600) embedded in the pier.

9. The inspection ladder according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The bottom of the working platform (200) is provided with a retractable support rib (700), which is supported between the working platform (200) and the bridge pier.

10. The inspection ladder according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The telescopic frame (100) and the working platform (200) are made of lightweight and high-strength metal materials.