A reversible railing post with a receiving structure

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of telescopic rail post with storage structure, including post body and the storage base being equipped at its bottom end. Storage base is fixed on installation surface, and its outer periphery is provided with the transition structure with inclined plane. The storage groove is opened in the top surface of storage base, and the bottom end of post body is hinged with groove wall by hinging mechanism. The locking mechanism is arranged on the groove wall of storage groove, and the locking mechanism includes the elastic latch with movable blind hole, which can be inserted into the side hole to realize locking when post body is laid flat. Release mechanism is arranged on the storage base to drive the elastic latch to recycle. The fixing mechanism is further arranged on the post body and matched with the storage base, to fix in upright state. The problems of lacking effective locking mechanism in the prior art when post body is laid flat, and affecting the passing of small-diameter equipment and personnel are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of railing posts, and in particular to a tiltable railing post with a storage structure. Background Technology

[0002] As vital means of transportation for navigation or operations on waterways, vessels must be equipped with safety railings to ensure the safety of personnel on board. Considering the operational characteristics of different vessels and surface structures, tiltable railing designs are necessary in certain specific work areas. The biggest advantage of this type of railing is that it can be quickly lowered when conventional railings might obstruct vessel operations, ensuring both operational efficiency and safety.

[0003] There is a type of tiltable railing in the prior art, such as Chinese Patent Application No. CN202322077528.6. The railing post includes a post body, a connecting pin, and a base. The bottom end of the post body is rotatably connected to the base through the connecting pin. The base is fixed to the protective body of the pre-installed railing. The railing crossbar is vertically set on the railing post. The tiltable railing can be tilted and restored to an upright position by rotating the connecting pin within the through hole of the base.

[0004] However, tiltable guardrail posts using technologies like those described above have the following problems: they lack an effective locking mechanism when tilted. Once tilted, the posts cannot be stably fixed and are prone to accidental displacement during ship operations due to swaying or external forces. Furthermore, the posts themselves continuously obstruct personnel passage and equipment movement, making it difficult for small-diameter equipment to cross, and personnel still face the risk of tripping.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a tiltable railing post with a storage structure that can lock the railing after it falls over, without affecting the passage of small-diameter equipment and personnel. Utility Model Content

[0006] To address the lack of an effective locking mechanism for collapsed railing posts in existing technologies, and the resulting obstruction of passage for small-diameter equipment and personnel, this utility model proposes a tiltable railing post with a storage structure, the technical solution of which is as follows.

[0007] A tiltable railing post with a storage structure includes a post body and a storage base horizontally disposed at the bottom of the post body.

[0008] The storage base is fixedly installed on the mounting surface, and the outer periphery of the storage base is provided with a sloping surface that smoothly transitions with the mounting surface;

[0009] The top surface of the storage base has a horizontal storage groove, and the bottom end of the column body is hinged to the groove wall at one end of the storage groove through a hinge mechanism. The groove wall of the storage groove is provided with a locking mechanism. When the column body falls into the storage groove, the locking mechanism is triggered to lock the column body. The locking mechanism includes a movable blind hole opened in the groove wall. A flexible pin is slidably inserted into the movable blind hole. The flexible pin protrudes from the opening of the movable blind hole in its normal state. The side of the column body is provided with a socket, and the flexible pin can be inserted into the socket to lock the column body.

[0010] The storage base is also equipped with a release mechanism, which is used to drive the elastic pin to retract into the movable blind hole;

[0011] The column body is equipped with a fixing mechanism, which can be used with the storage base to fix the column body when it is upright.

[0012] Furthermore, the storage base is a rectangular plate structure, and the storage groove is a straight groove opened along the length of the rectangular plate.

[0013] Furthermore, the axis of the movable blind hole is perpendicular to the axis of the storage groove. The elastic pin consists of a pin body and a spring. One end of the pin body located in the movable blind hole is coaxially and fixedly connected to the spring, and the other end of the spring abuts against the end face of the movable blind hole. The end of the elastic pin protruding from the opening of the movable blind hole is provided with a slope. When the column body falls into the storage groove, the slope will push the elastic pin back into the movable blind hole. After the column body falls completely, the pin body will pop out under the action of the spring and insert into the hole.

[0014] Furthermore, the release mechanism includes a guide channel perpendicular to its own axis on the upper side of the movable blind hole, and a lifting rod slidably disposed coaxially in the guide channel. The lifting rod has a pull ring at the top and a pair of parallel lifting ears at the bottom, which are located on both sides of the elastic pin. The lifting ears have inclined waist holes. The elastic pin has protrusions on both sides, which are slidably disposed in the waist holes. When the lifting rod is lifted, the elastic pin is driven back into the movable blind hole by the waist holes.

[0015] Furthermore, the fixing mechanism includes symmetrically rotating flip plates on both sides of the column body near the bottom end. Magnetic grooves are also provided on both sides of the column body, with magnetic surfaces at the bottom of the grooves. A magnetic surface is also provided on the side of the flip plate facing the top of the column body. After the flip plate rotates upward, it can be retracted into the magnetic grooves and magnetically fixed. Several fixing holes are provided on the surface of the flip plate. Correspondingly, several threaded holes are provided on the top surface of the storage base. Bolts pass through the fixing holes and connect with the corresponding threaded holes, which can fasten the column body in an upright state.

[0016] Furthermore, the column body has multiple connecting holes on both sides of its rotating surface for installing railing chains.

[0017] Furthermore, the surface of the slope is provided with anti-slip texture.

[0018] Furthermore, the column body has a groove on the upward-facing side when it is in a collapsed state, and a handle is arranged horizontally in the groove.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By cooperating with the elastic pin set on the wall of the storage groove and the insertion hole on the side of the column body, when the column body falls into the storage groove, the inclined structure can automatically press the pin back and spring it into the insertion hole after it is in place, realizing automatic mechanical locking in the fallen state, preventing it from accidentally springing up or shifting due to external force or vibration, thus improving safety. By designing the storage base with a sloping surface that smoothly transitions to the mounting surface and opening a storage groove on its top surface, the column body can be completely embedded in the storage groove after falling, with its top flush with the upper surface of the base, thus forming a flat passage surface and eliminating obstruction for the passage of small-diameter equipment. Through the release mechanism of the lifting rod and the waist hole structure, a single lifting action can drive the pin to retract and release the lock. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the present invention perpendicular to the length of the storage groove;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point a in the middle;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting ear of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the upright state of the column body of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 4 Enlarged view of point b in the middle;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the present invention along the length of the storage groove;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the anti-slip texture of this utility model.

[0027] In the above attached diagram: 1. Column body; 2. Storage base; 3. Sloping surface; 4. Storage groove; 5. Threaded hole; 6. Movable blind hole; 7. Elastic pin; 8. Pin body; 9. Spring; 10. Sloping surface; 11. Insertion hole; 12. Guide channel; 13. Lifting rod; 14. Lifting ear; 15. Waist hole; 16. Protruding point; 17. Flip plate; 19. Fixing hole; 20. Magnetic groove; 21. Magnetic surface; 22. Bolt; 23. Connecting hole; 24. Groove; 25. Handle; 26. Anti-slip texture; 27. Pull ring. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0029] like Figure 1 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 As shown, a tiltable railing post with a storage structure includes a post body 1 and a storage base 2 horizontally disposed at the bottom end of the post body 1.

[0030] like Figure 1 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 As shown, the storage base 2 is fixedly installed on the mounting surface (deck or ground), and the outer periphery of the storage base 2 is provided with a ramp surface 3 that smoothly transitions with the mounting surface. Figure 7 As shown, preferably, the surface of the slope 3 is provided with anti-slip texture 26 to prevent slippage when personnel step on it or small-diameter equipment passes over the slope 3.

[0031] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 As shown, the top surface of the storage base 2 has a horizontally opening storage groove 4. The bottom end of the column body 1 is hinged to the groove wall at one end of the storage groove 4 via a hinge mechanism. The groove wall of the storage groove 4 is provided with a locking mechanism. When the column body 1 falls into the storage groove 4, the locking mechanism is triggered to lock the column body 1. The locking mechanism includes a movable blind hole 6 opened in the groove wall. A flexible pin 7 is coaxially slidably inserted into the movable blind hole 6. The flexible pin 7 protrudes from the opening of the movable blind hole 6 in its normal state. The side of the column body 1 is provided with an insertion hole 11. The flexible pin 7 can be inserted into the insertion hole 11 to lock the column body 1. Figure 7 As shown, preferably, the storage base 2 is a rectangular plate structure, and the storage groove 4 is a straight groove opened along the length of the rectangular plate, making the overall structure more compact and regular.

[0032] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3As shown, preferably, the axis of the movable blind hole 6 is perpendicular to the axis of the storage groove 4. The elastic pin 7 consists of a pin body 8 and a spring 9. One end of the pin body 8 located in the movable blind hole 6 is coaxially and fixedly connected to the spring 9. The other end of the spring 9 abuts against the end face of the movable blind hole 6. The end of the elastic pin 7 protruding from the opening of the movable blind hole 6 is provided with a slope 10. When the column body 1 falls into the storage groove 4, the slope 10 squeezes the elastic pin 7 back into the movable blind hole 6. After the column body 1 falls completely, the pin body 8 pops out under the action of the spring 9 and inserts into the insertion hole 11. The technical effect of this solution is that the pin can be automatically compressed when the column body 1 is pressed down, and the pin can automatically pop into the insertion hole 11 to complete the locking after it is in place. No additional manual operation is required, which is safe and reliable.

[0033] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the storage base 2 is also equipped with a release mechanism, which is used to drive the elastic pin 7 to retract into the movable blind hole 6; as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, preferably, the release mechanism includes a guide channel 12 perpendicular to its own axis on the upper side of the movable blind hole 6, and a lifting rod 13 slidably disposed coaxially in the guide channel 12. The lifting rod 13 has a pull ring 27 at the top and a pair of parallel lifting ears 14 at the bottom, with the pair of lifting ears 14 located on both sides of the elastic pin 7. The lifting ears 14 have inclined waist holes 15. The elastic pin 7 has protrusions 16 on both sides, which are slidably disposed in the waist holes 15. When the lifting rod 13 is lifted, the elastic pin 7 is driven back into the movable blind hole 6 by the waist holes 15. This preferred solution uses the linkage structure of the lifting rod 13, waist holes 15 and protrusions 16 to convert the longitudinal pulling force into the lateral translation of the elastic pin 7, thereby releasing the lock on the column body 1.

[0034] like Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, the column body 1 is equipped with a fixing mechanism, which can be used with the storage base 2 to fix the column body 1 in place when it is upright. Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6As shown, preferably, the fixing mechanism includes a flip plate 17 rotatably disposed on both sides of the column body 1 near the bottom end. Magnetic suction grooves 20 are symmetrically provided on both side walls of the column body 1. Magnetic suction surfaces 21 are provided at the bottom of the magnetic suction grooves 20. Magnetic suction surfaces 21 are also provided on the side of the flip plate 17 facing the top of the column body 1. After the flip plate 17 is rotated upwards, it can be magnetically fixed into the magnetic suction grooves 20 to facilitate the overall storage of the column body 1. Two fixing holes 19 are provided on the surface of the flip plate 17, and two threaded holes 5 are provided on the top surface of the corresponding storage base 2. Bolts 22 pass through the fixing holes 19 and connect to the corresponding threaded holes 5, which can fasten the column body 1 in an upright state.

[0035] like Figure 4 As shown, preferably, the column body 1 has multiple connecting holes 23 on both sides for installing railing chains, which enhances the versatility and functionality of the column body 1, so that it can not only be used as an independent column body 1, but also be easily and quickly connected with various types of railing components such as chains to assemble a complete railing system.

[0036] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, preferably, the column body 1 has a groove 24 on the upward-facing side when it is in the fallen state. A handle 25 is arranged horizontally in the groove 24, providing the operator with a clear and reliable point of force application, so that the column body 1 can be easily lifted out of the storage slot 4 after the lock is released, completing the transformation from the fallen to the upright state.

[0037] The operation of this utility model mainly revolves around three processes: "upright fixation", "folded-down storage", and "restoring uprightness from the stored state". (The upright fixation state can be referred to...) Figure 4 , Figure 5 For reference, please see the storage condition after the item has fallen over. Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 ):

[0038] 1. Erect and fix the column body 1.

[0039] Lift the main body of the column 1 by holding the lever 25, and rotate it from a collapsed or arbitrary angle to a vertical position with the hinge axis at its bottom as the center.

[0040] Rotate the flip plates 17 located on both sides near the bottom of the column body 1 downwards to meet the top surface of the receiving base 2. Use bolts 22 to pass through the fixing holes 19 on the flip plates 17 and screw them into the corresponding threaded holes 5 on the top surface of the receiving base 2. After tightening the bolts 22, the column body 1 is firmly fixed in an upright position.

[0041] The horizontal chains of the railing are installed through the connecting holes 23 on both sides of the column body 1 to form a complete railing system.

[0042] 2. Fold down the column body 1 and lock it into the storage slot 4.

[0043] Using tools, unscrew and remove the fastening bolts 22 from the fixing holes 19 of the flip plate 17 and the threaded holes 5 of the base, and remove the horizontal chain. Flip the flip plates 17 on both sides into the magnetic slots 20 so that the flip plates 17 are retracted into the magnetic slots 20. Push the column body 1 towards the storage slot 4 so that it rotates around the hinge axis and falls smoothly towards the storage base 2. During the falling process of the column body 1, its side will press against the inclined surface 10 of the elastic pin 7, forcing the pin to retract into the movable blind hole 6.

[0044] When the column body 1 is fully inserted into the storage slot 4, and the insertion hole 11 on its side aligns with the elastic pin 7, the pin will quickly pop out under the action of the spring 9 and insert into the insertion hole 11, completing the automatic locking. At this time, the column body 1 is safely stored, the surface of the column body 1 is flush with the base, and the sloping surface 3 forms a smooth transition.

[0045] 3. Unlock from storage state and restore upright position

[0046] Lift the lifting rod 13 located on the storage base 2 upwards. The lifting rod 13, through the inclined waist hole 15 on its bottom lifting lug 14, drives the protruding points 16 on both sides of the elastic pin 7, pulling the pin back into the movable blind hole 6, causing it to exit from the insertion hole 11 of the column body 1, thereby releasing the mechanical lock. While keeping the lifting rod 13 lifted, grasp the handle 25 in the groove 24 on the top surface of the fallen column body 1 and apply upward force to easily lift the column body 1 from the storage slot 4. Rotate the column body 1 to a vertical position, and then re-secure it following the steps in "I. Uprighting and Fixing the Column Body 1".

[0047] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A retractable railing post with a storage structure, characterized in that: It includes a column body (1) and a storage base (2) horizontally set at the bottom of the column body (1); The storage base (2) is fixedly installed on the mounting surface, and the outer periphery of the storage base (2) is provided with a sloping surface (3) that smoothly transitions with the mounting surface; The top surface of the storage base (2) is horizontally provided with a storage groove (4). The bottom end of the column body (1) is hinged to the groove wall of one end of the storage groove (4) through a hinge mechanism. The groove wall of the storage groove (4) is provided with a locking mechanism. When the column body (1) falls into the storage groove (4), the locking mechanism is triggered to lock the column body (1). The locking mechanism includes a movable blind hole (6) opened in the groove wall. An elastic pin (7) is coaxially slidably inserted in the movable blind hole (6). The elastic pin (7) protrudes from the opening of the movable blind hole (6) in the normal state. The side of the column body (1) is provided with a socket (11). The elastic pin (7) can be inserted into the socket (11) to lock the column body (1). The storage base (2) is also provided with a release mechanism, which is used to drive the elastic pin (7) to retract into the movable blind hole (6); The column body (1) is equipped with a fixing mechanism, which can be used with the storage base (2) to fix the column body (1) when it is upright.

2. The tiltable railing post with a storage structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage base (2) is a rectangular plate structure, and the storage groove (4) is a straight groove opened along the length of the rectangular plate.

3. The tiltable railing post with a storage structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The axis of the movable blind hole (6) is perpendicular to the axis of the storage groove (4). The elastic pin (7) is composed of a pin body (8) and a spring (9). One end of the pin body (8) located in the movable blind hole (6) is coaxially fixedly connected to the spring (9). The other end of the spring (9) abuts against the end face of the movable blind hole (6). The end of the elastic pin (7) protruding from the opening of the movable blind hole (6) is provided with a slope (10). When the column body (1) falls into the storage groove (4), the elastic pin (7) is squeezed back into the movable blind hole (6) by the slope (10). After the column body (1) falls completely, the pin body (8) pops out under the action of the spring (9) and inserts into the insertion hole (11).

4. The tiltable railing post with a storage structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The release mechanism includes a guide channel (12) perpendicular to its own axis on the upper side of the movable blind hole (6), and a lifting rod (13) is slidably arranged coaxially in the guide channel (12). The top end of the lifting rod (13) is provided with a pull ring (27), and the bottom end is forked into a pair of parallel lifting ears (14). The pair of lifting ears (14) are respectively located on both sides of the elastic pin (7). The lifting ears (14) are provided with inclined waist holes (15). The elastic pin (7) is provided with protrusions (16) on both sides. The protrusions (16) are slidably arranged in the waist holes (15). When the lifting rod (13) is lifted, the elastic pin (7) is driven back into the movable blind hole (6) under the action of the waist holes (15).

5. The tiltable railing post with a storage structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing mechanism includes a rotating flip plate (17) symmetrically rotated on both sides of the column body (1) near the bottom. The column body (1) is provided with magnetic suction grooves (20) symmetrically on both sides. The bottom of the magnetic suction groove (20) is provided with a magnetic suction surface (21). The flip plate (17) is also provided with a magnetic suction surface (21) on the side facing the top of the column body (1). After the flip plate (17) is rotated upward, it can be put into the magnetic suction groove (20) and magnetically fixed. The flip plate (17) is provided with several fixing holes (19). Correspondingly, the top surface of the storage base (2) is provided with several threaded holes (5). The bolt (22) passes through the fixing hole (19) and connects with the corresponding threaded hole (5) to fasten the column body (1) in an upright state.

6. The tiltable railing post with a storage structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The column body (1) has multiple connecting holes (23) on both sides of its rotating surface for installing the railing chain.

7. The tiltable railing post with a storage structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the slope (3) is provided with anti-slip texture (26).

8. The tiltable railing post with a storage structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The column body (1) has a groove (24) on the upward-facing side when it is in a collapsed state, and a handle (25) is arranged horizontally in the groove (24).

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