A movable protective basket for steel structure installation

By designing a movable protective basket, the problems of high-altitude operation safety risks and low construction efficiency during steel structure installation were solved, achieving stable movement and cable management, and improving construction safety and efficiency.

CN224431955UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-30CHINA CONSTR SIXTH BUREAU (TIANJIN) GREEN BUILDING TECH CO LTD +1

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHINA CONSTR SIXTH BUREAU (TIANJIN) GREEN BUILDING TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-17
Publication Date
2026-06-30

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Technical Problem

During the installation of steel structures, there are problems such as safety risks associated with working at heights, low construction efficiency, and potential safety hazards related to cables, which existing equipment cannot effectively address.

Method used

A movable protective basket was designed, including a track, a protective basket, a drive system and a motor transmission structure. Combined with an adjustable triangular support shaft and a cable winding device, it enables stable movement of the protective basket and cable management.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents falls from heights, improves construction efficiency, reduces safety hazards, and ensures worker safety. Through track movement and cable management, it enhances operational stability and safety.

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Abstract

A movable protective basket for steel structure installation includes a track, a protective basket that can move on the track, and a drive system for moving the protective basket. A base is provided at the bottom of the protective basket, and the drive system is mounted on the bottom surface of the base. Wheel sets are provided between the protective basket and the top surface of the H-shaped steel track, between the base and the track, and on both sides of the track. The drive system includes a motor, a first drive shaft, a second drive shaft, a driven shaft, a belt, and pulleys. The motor is fixed to the bottom surface of the base with bolts. This invention effectively prevents falls from heights and ensures worker safety through the protective basket. The track and wheel set structure allows for movement without disassembly, rapid positioning, and automatic cable winding and unwinding, significantly improving the efficiency of steel structure installation. The adjustable triangular support shaft is adjustable via a telescopic rod to adapt to different track sizes, ensuring smooth operation and reliable braking. A cable winding device is included to eliminate cable safety hazards and reduce auxiliary operation risks.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of steel structure installation technology, and in particular to a movable protective basket for steel structure installation. Background Technology

[0002] In building construction, steel structure installation is a crucial step in steel structure engineering, and its quality directly affects the safety, stability, and durability of the entire project. Therefore, strict adherence to relevant technical specifications and standards is essential during steel structure installation to ensure installation quality. Several risks exist during steel structure installation, which not only affect project progress and quality but also threaten worker safety. Specific defects include: steel structure installation often involves working at heights; inadequate safety measures could lead to workers falling from heights; unstable temporary work platforms, improper use or absence of safety belts can also cause falls from heights; the lack of effective anchor points for safety belts and insufficient lifelines covering the entire work area; the need for repeated disassembly and assembly of scaffolding or temporary platforms, preventing flexible movement along steel beam tracks, resulting in low construction efficiency; and the need for continuous power support for high-altitude work, with cables often dragging around the platform, making them susceptible to snagging on steel components and potentially causing electrical leaks. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention aims to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a movable protective basket for steel structure installation.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A movable protective basket for steel structure installation includes a track, a protective basket that can move on the track, and a drive system for moving the protective basket. A base is provided at the bottom of the protective basket, and the drive system is mounted on the bottom surface of the base. Wheel sets are provided between the base and the top surface of the H-shaped steel track, between the base and the track, and on both sides of the track. The drive system includes a motor, a first drive shaft, a second drive shaft, a driven shaft, a belt, and pulleys. The motor is bolted to the bottom surface of the base. The motor transmits power to the first and second drive shafts via the belt. Drive pulleys are connected to both ends of the first drive shaft, and drive wheels of the wheel sets are connected to both ends of the second drive shaft. The drive wheels are connected to the bottom surface of the base via fixed plates. Non-drive wheels of the wheel set are connected to the front two sides and the rear two sides of the bottom surface of the base. The two non-drive wheels are connected by a driven shaft. Adjustable triangular support shafts are set on both sides of the track. The top of the diagonal bar of the adjustable triangular support shaft is bolted to both sides of the base. Non-drive wheels are connected to multiple positions on the adjustable triangular support shaft that contact the track. A power switch box is set on one side of the protective basket and a work switch box is set on the other side. A three-level transformer box is set inside the power switch box and the work switch box. A coil winding device is connected to the outer side of the power switch box and the work switch box. The coil winding device is connected to the transmission pulley through the winding belt. A controller is installed on the protective basket. The controller is electrically connected to the drive system and the two three-level transformer boxes.

[0006] The first drive shaft is rotatably connected to the shaft fixing plates set on both sides of the bottom surface of the base. The output end of the motor is connected to the pulley. Two pulleys are connected in series on the first drive shaft. A pulley is connected in series in the middle of the second drive shaft. A belt is tensioned between the pulley connected to the motor output end and one pulley on the first drive shaft. Another belt is tensioned between the other pulley on the first drive shaft and the pulley on the second drive shaft.

[0007] The base includes a base steel plate and a base column, with the base column welded to the three sides of the base steel plate.

[0008] The protective basket includes protective basket uprights and a protective basket door. The protective basket uprights are sleeved on the base uprights, and a protective basket crossbar is connected between the protective basket uprights. The protective basket uprights on both sides are protective basket door uprights. The protective basket door is hinged to the protective basket door upright on one side by a hinge. The top of the protective basket door upright on the other side is connected to a door bolt buckle by a bolt, and the bottom is connected to an anti-outward opening clip by a bolt. The lower part of the protective basket uprights and the protective basket door is connected to a kick plate on the base steel plate.

[0009] The adjustable triangular support shaft is assembled by welding two telescopic rods and one fixed rod. The telescopic rods and the fixed rod are square steel structures. Multiple length adjustment holes are opened on the square steel sleeve on the outer side of the telescopic rod. A spring buckle is provided on the square steel plate on the inner side of the telescopic rod. When the spring buckle overlaps with one of the length adjustment holes, the spring buckle is engaged in the length adjustment hole.

[0010] The top of the adjustable triangular support shaft and the side opposite to the track web are connected to non-drive wheels, and the bottom of the telescopic rod and the side opposite to the track web are connected to non-drive wheels.

[0011] The remote control is equipped with three electrical components, which correspond to the forward button, the back button, and the power button, respectively.

[0012] The coil winding device includes a winding shaft, a winding belt, a winding pulley, and a protective cover. The winding shaft is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the power switch box and the work switch box. The winding shaft is made of galvanized round steel, and an insulating rubber sheet is installed on the outside of the winding shaft. The winding pulley is connected to the outer end of the winding shaft, and the winding belt is connected between the winding pulley and the drive pulley. A protective cover is installed on the outside of the winding belt.

[0013] The winding shaft is equipped with coil protection plates at both ends.

[0014] The driven shaft is equipped with a handbrake device, which includes a "Z"-shaped operating handle connected to the driven shaft. The upper part of the operating handle extends upward from the opening of the base, and the operating handle is provided with an anti-slip groove.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: This utility model effectively prevents falls from heights and ensures worker safety through the protective basket; through the track and wheel structure, it can be moved without disassembly, quickly positioned, and automatically retracted and unloaded cables, greatly improving the efficiency of steel structure installation operations; the adjustable triangular support shaft can be adjusted through the telescopic rod to adapt to different track sizes, ensuring smooth operation and reliable braking; and the cable winding device eliminates cable safety hazards and reduces auxiliary operation risk points. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the protective basket door of this utility model after it is opened;

[0018] Figure 3 This is the front view of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the drive system of this utility model;

[0020] In the diagram: 1-track; 2-base; 21-base steel plate; 22-base column; 23-shaft fixing plate; 3-wheel set; 31-non-drive wheel; 32-drive wheel; 4-adjustable triangular support shaft; 41-telescopic rod; 42-fixed rod; 43-spring buckle; 44-length adjustment hole; 5-drive system; 51-motor; 52-first drive shaft; 53-pulley; 54-belt; 55-second drive shaft; 56-driven shaft; 57-drive pulley; 6-handbrake device; 61-operator hand 7-Handle; 71-Protective basket upright; 72-Protective basket door; 73-Kickboard; 74-Door bolt buckle; 75-Anti-outward opening clip; 76-Protective basket door post; 77-Protective basket crossbar; 8-Power switch box enclosure; 9-Operating switch box enclosure; 10-Coil winding device; 101-Winding shaft; 102-Winding belt; 103-Protective cover; 104-Winding pulley; 105-Coil protective plate; 11-Controller; 111-Forward button; 112-Backward button; 113-On / off switch;

[0021] The following will describe in detail the embodiments of this utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0023] A movable protective basket for steel structure installation includes a track 1, a protective basket 7 that can move on the track 1, and a drive system 5 for moving the protective basket 7. A base 2 is provided at the bottom of the protective basket 7. The drive system 5 is located on the bottom surface of the base 2, and wheel sets 3 are provided between the base 2 and the top surface of the H-shaped steel track 1, between the base 2 and the track 1, and on both sides of the track 1. The drive system 5 includes a motor 51, a first drive shaft 52, a second drive shaft 55, a driven shaft 56, a belt 54, and pulleys 53. The motor 51 is fixed to the bottom surface of the base 2 with bolts. The motor 51 transmits power to the first drive shaft 52 and the second drive shaft 55 through the belt 54 of the pulleys 53. Drive pulleys 57 are connected to both ends of the first drive shaft 52, and drive wheels 32 of the wheel sets are connected to both ends of the second drive shaft 55. The drive wheels 32 are connected to the base 2 via a fixed plate. On both sides of the front end of the bottom surface of the base 2 and on both sides of the rear end of the bottom surface of the base 2, there are non-drive wheels 31 of the wheel set 3. The two non-drive wheels 31 are connected by a driven shaft 56. Adjustable triangular support shafts 4 are set on both sides of the track 1. The top of the inclined rod of the adjustable triangular support shaft 4 is bolted to both sides of the base 2. Non-drive wheels 31 are connected at multiple positions on the adjustable triangular support shaft 4 that contact the track 1. A power switch box 8 is set on one side of the protective basket 7 and a work switch box 9 is set on the other side. A three-level transformer box is set inside the power switch box 8 and the work switch box 9. A coil winding device 10 is connected to the outer side of the power switch box 8 and the work switch box 9. The coil winding device 10 is connected to the transmission pulley 57 through a winding belt 102. A controller 11 is installed on the protective basket 7. The controller 11 is electrically connected to the drive system 5 and the two three-level transformer boxes.

[0024] The first drive shaft 52 is rotatably connected to the shaft fixing plates 23 set on both sides of the bottom surface of the base 2. The output end of the motor 51 is connected to the pulley 53. Two pulleys 53 are connected in series on the first drive shaft 52. A pulley 53 is connected in series in the middle of the second drive shaft 55. A belt 54 is tensioned between the pulley 53 connected to the output end of the motor 51 and one pulley 53 on the first drive shaft 52. Another belt 54 is tensioned between the other pulley 53 on the first drive shaft 52 and the pulley 53 on the second drive shaft 55. The drive system 5 provides kinetic energy to the mobile protective basket 7.

[0025] The base 2 includes a base steel plate 21 and a base column 22. The base column 22 is welded to the three sides of the base steel plate 21. The base steel plate 21 is made of galvanized steel plate. An insulating patterned rubber sheet is bonded to the surface of the base steel plate 21. The insulating patterned rubber sheet is anti-slip and anti-electric shock during the installation process.

[0026] The protective basket 7 includes protective basket columns 71 and protective basket doors 72. The protective basket columns 71 are sleeved on the base columns 22. The protective basket columns 71 are connected by protective basket crossbars 77. The protective basket columns 71 on both sides are protective basket door columns 76. The protective basket doors 72 are hinged to the protective basket door columns 76 on one side. The top of the protective basket door column 76 on the other side is connected to a door latch 74 by bolts, and the bottom is connected to an anti-outward opening clip 75 by bolts. The lower part of the protective basket columns 71 and the protective basket doors 72 is connected to a kick plate 73 on the base steel plate 21. When the door latch 74 is operated, the anti-outward opening clip 75 is operated simultaneously to prevent the protective basket doors 72 from opening outward during operation.

[0027] The adjustable triangular support shaft 4 is assembled by welding two telescopic rods 41 and one fixed rod 42. The telescopic rods 41 and the fixed rod 42 are square steel structures. Multiple length adjustment holes 44 are opened on the square steel sleeve on the outer side of the telescopic rod 41. A spring buckle 43 is provided on the square steel plate on the inner side of the telescopic rod 41. When the spring buckle 43 overlaps with one of the length adjustment holes 44, the spring buckle 43 is engaged in the length adjustment hole 44. The adjustable triangular support shaft 4 is easy to adjust according to the H-beam steel model of the track 1, and increases the stability and safety of the movable protective basket 7.

[0028] The top of the sizing rod 42 of the adjustable triangular support shaft 4 and the side opposite to the web of the track 1 are connected to a non-drive wheel 31, and the bottom of the telescopic rod 41 and the side opposite to the web of the track 1 are connected to a non-drive wheel 31.

[0029] The remote control 11 is equipped with three electrical components, which correspond to the forward button 111, the backward button 112, and the power button 113, respectively, to control the forward, backward, and power operation commands, making it convenient for installation personnel to move the protective basket 7.

[0030] The coil winding device 10 includes a winding shaft 101, a winding belt 102, a winding pulley 104, and a protective cover 103. The winding shaft 101 is rotatably connected to the outer surfaces of the power switch box 8 and the work switch box 9. The winding shaft 101 is made of galvanized round steel, and an insulating rubber sheet is provided on the outside of the winding shaft. The winding pulley 104 is connected to the outer end of the winding shaft 101. The winding belt 102 is connected between the winding pulley 104 and the transmission pulley 57. The protective cover 103 is provided on the outside of the winding belt 102. The three-level transformer box in the power switch box 8 provides power to the drive system, and the three-level transformer box in the work switch box 9 provides power to the installation operation. The protective cover 103 prevents the winding belt 102 from breaking and threatening the personal safety of the workers.

[0031] The winding shaft 101 is provided with coil protection plates 105 at both ends.

[0032] The driven shaft 56 is provided with a handbrake device 6, which includes a "Z"-shaped operating handle 61 connected to the driven shaft 56. The upper part of the operating handle 61 extends upward from the opening of the base 2. The operating handle 61 is provided with an anti-slip groove. The handbrake device 6 prevents the protective basket from sliding when it is stationary.

[0033] When this utility model is in operation, the installation personnel enter the protective basket 7 through the movable protective basket door 72, close the protective basket door 72, turn on the power of the three-level transformer box in the power switch box 8, operate the buttons of the remote control 11, the drive system 5 receives the operation command, the motor 51 drives the pulley 53 to rotate, the pulley 53 rotates through the belt 54 to drive the second drive shaft 52 to rotate, the second drive shaft 52 drives the drive wheel 32 to rotate, the drive wheel 32 rotates to move the protective basket 7, the cable coil 10 moves back and forth with the protective basket 7 to retract the cable. During the movement of the protective basket 7, the adjustable triangular support shaft 4 can prevent the protective basket 7 from tipping over, increasing the stability and safety of the moving protective basket. The base 2 has an insulating patterned rubber plate to prevent slipping and electric shock during the installation operation. The protective basket 7 is equipped with a 200mm kick plate 73 to prevent tools from falling into the protective basket 7 and causing objects to hit them.

[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0035] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0036] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0037] The present invention has been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the specific implementation of the present invention is not limited to the above-described manner. Any improvements made using the inventive concept and technical solution of the present invention, or direct application to other situations without modification, are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A portable protective basket for steel structure installation, characterized in that, The system includes a track (1), a protective basket (7) that can move on the track (1), and a drive system (5) for moving the protective basket (7). A base (2) is provided at the bottom of the protective basket (7). The drive system (5) is provided on the bottom surface of the base (2), and wheel sets (3) are provided between the base (2) and the top surface of the H-beam track (1), between the base (2) and the track (1), and on both sides of the track (1). The drive system (5) includes a motor (51), a first drive shaft (52), and a second drive shaft (55). The base consists of a driven shaft (56), a belt (54), and a pulley (53). The motor (51) is fixed to the bottom surface of the base (2) by bolts. The motor (51) transmits power to the first drive shaft (52) and the second drive shaft (55) through the belt (54) of the pulley (53). The first drive shaft (52) is connected to two drive pulleys (57) at both ends, and the second drive shaft (55) is connected to two drive wheels (32) of the wheel set at both ends. The drive wheels (32) are connected to the base (2) by a fixing plate. On the front two sides of the bottom surface of the base (2), the rear two sides of the bottom surface of the base (2) are connected to the non-drive wheels (31) of the wheel set (3). The two non-drive wheels (31) are connected by the driven shaft (56). Adjustable triangular support shafts (4) are set on both sides of the track (1). The top of the inclined rod of the adjustable triangular support shaft (4) is bolted to both sides of the base (2). Non-drive wheels (31) are connected at multiple positions on the adjustable triangular support shaft (4) that contact the track (1). A power switch box is set on one side of the protective basket (7). On one side of the guardrail (8), a work switch box (9) is set up. Three-level transformer boxes are set up inside the power switch box (8) and the work switch box (9). A coil winding device (10) is connected to the outer side of each of the power switch box (8) and the work switch box (9). The coil winding device (10) is connected to the drive pulley (57) through the winding belt (102). A controller (11) is installed on the guardrail (7). The controller (11) is electrically connected to the drive system (5) and the two three-level transformer boxes.

2. The movable protective basket for steel structure installation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first drive shaft (52) is rotatably connected to the shaft fixing plates (23) set on both sides of the bottom surface of the base (2). The output end of the motor (51) is connected to the pulley (53). Two pulleys (53) are connected in series on the first drive shaft (52). A pulley (53) is connected in series in the middle of the second drive shaft (55). A belt (54) is tensioned between the pulley (53) connected to the output end of the motor (51) and one pulley (53) on the first drive shaft (52). Another belt (54) is tensioned between the other pulley (53) on the first drive shaft (52) and the pulley (53) on the second drive shaft (55).

3. A movable protective basket for steel structure installation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base (2) includes a base steel plate (21) and a base column (22), and the base column (22) is welded to the three sides of the base steel plate (21).

4. A movable protective basket for steel structure installation according to claim 3, characterized in that, The protective basket (7) includes a protective basket column (71) and a protective basket door (72). The protective basket column (71) is sleeved on the base column (22). A protective basket crossbar (77) is connected between the protective basket columns (71). The protective basket columns (71) on both sides are protective basket door columns (76). The protective basket door (72) is hinged to the protective basket door column (76) on one side by a hinge. The top of the protective basket door column (76) on the other side is connected to a door bolt buckle (74) by a bolt, and the bottom is connected to an anti-outward opening card (75) by a bolt. The lower part of the protective basket column (71) and the protective basket door (72) is connected to a kick plate (73) on the base steel plate (21).

5. A movable protective basket for steel structure installation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustable triangular support shaft (4) is assembled by welding two telescopic rods (41) and one shaping rod (42). The telescopic rods (41) and the shaping rod (42) are square steel structures. Multiple length adjustment holes (44) are provided on the square steel sleeve on the outer side of the telescopic rod (41). A spring buckle (43) is provided on the square steel plate on the inner side of the telescopic rod (41). When the spring buckle (43) overlaps with one of the length adjustment holes (44), the spring buckle (43) is engaged in the length adjustment hole (44).

6. A movable protective basket for steel structure installation according to claim 5, characterized in that, The top of the sizing rod (42) of the adjustable triangular support shaft (4) and the side opposite to the web of the track (1) are connected to a non-driving wheel (31), and the bottom of the telescopic rod (41) and the side opposite to the web of the track (1) are connected to a non-driving wheel (31).

7. A movable protective basket for steel structure installation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The controller (11) is equipped with three electrical components, which correspond to the forward button (111), the back button (112), and the power button (113), respectively.

8. A movable protective basket for steel structure installation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The coil winding device (10) includes a winding shaft (101), a winding belt (102), a winding pulley (104), and a protective cover (103). The winding shaft (101) is rotatably connected to the outer side of the power switch box (8) and the work switch box (9). The winding shaft (101) is made of galvanized round steel, and an insulating rubber sheet is provided on the outside of the winding shaft. The winding pulley (104) is connected to the outer end of the winding shaft (101). The winding belt (102) is connected between the winding pulley (104) and the transmission pulley (57). The protective cover (103) is provided on the outside of the winding belt (102).

9. A movable protective basket for steel structure installation according to claim 8, characterized in that, The winding shaft (101) is provided with coil protection plates (105) at both ends.

10. A movable protective basket for steel structure installation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driven shaft (56) is provided with a handbrake device (6), which includes a "Z"-shaped operating handle (61) connected to the driven shaft (56). The upper part of the operating handle (61) extends upward from the opening of the base (2), and the operating handle (61) is provided with an anti-slip groove.