A radar tower

By setting up helipads, reinforcing plates, supports, and extension frames on radar towers, and using drones to transport tools and equipment, the problems of labor-intensive and safety hazards in the maintenance of existing radar towers have been solved, and a convenient and efficient maintenance process has been achieved.

CN224591888UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-04ZHONGAN RUIDA (NANJING) ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHONGAN RUIDA (NANJING) ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-27
Publication Date
2026-08-04

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Technical Problem

The existing radar towers require workers to carry tools and equipment to climb during maintenance, which is laborious and cumbersome. In addition, the platform space is too small for drones to dock, posing a safety hazard.

Method used

Design a radar tower that includes a helipad, reinforcing plates, supports, fall protection nets, and extension frames. Utilize drones to transport tools and equipment, use drone docking platforms for easy climbing by staff, install fall protection nets to prevent equipment from rolling off, and extend frames to improve safety.

Benefits of technology

It reduces the physical exertion of staff climbing, improves the convenience of drone docking and equipment safety, and reduces the risk of falling from the platform.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a radar tower, related to radar tower technical field, the utility model discloses a foundation, platform and rail, and one side of platform is connected with the parking apron, and the bottom fixed of parking apron has the reinforcing plate, and one side fixed of parking apron top has the support, and the inside fixed of support has the anti -fall net, and the other side of parking apron top has the high -strength bolt, and the high -strength bolt outside sleeve has the lock washer, and one side fixed of parking apron bottom has the fixed nut. The utility model discloses through the setting of parking apron, reinforcing plate, high -strength bolt, lock washer and fixed nut, through the parking apron, and the unmanned plane is parked conveniently, so that the staff can climb the tower alone and need not carry the maintenance tool and equipment, and the staff on the ground sends the tool and equipment to the parking apron through the unmanned plane during maintenance, and the staff on the tower is convenient to take, and the reinforcing plate increases the structural strength of parking apron, and the unmanned plane carries the tool and equipment, and the load is too much when the staff climbs the tower to avoid the physical consumption.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of radar tower technology, specifically to a radar tower. Background Technology

[0002] A "radar tower" refers to a tower-like or frame-like structure specifically designed to support and mount radar antennas and related equipment. It is a crucial component of the entire radar system, ensuring that the radar antenna is positioned at the appropriate height and location for optimal performance.

[0003] Existing radar towers are typically tens of meters high. When staff inspect them, they need to carry various inspection and maintenance tools and equipment. Even if the tower is climbed using ladders, it is still quite strenuous. Carrying the equipment while climbing the ladder is even more strenuous. If a tool is found to have been forgotten while working at the top of the tower, staff need to go down to retrieve it and then return to the top, or staff at the bottom of the tower need to carry it up. This makes maintenance work very cumbersome and labor-intensive. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a radar tower to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a radar tower, comprising a foundation, a platform, and a fence, wherein a helipad is connected to one side of the platform, a reinforcing plate is fixed to the bottom of the helipad, a bracket is fixed to one side of the top of the helipad, and a fall protection net is fixed inside the bracket, a high-strength bolt is passed through the other side of the top of the helipad, and an anti-loosening washer is sleeved on the outside of the high-strength bolt, a fixing nut is fixed to one side of the bottom of the helipad, and a heightening frame is fixed to the top of the fence.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solutions, the helipad facilitates drone docking, allowing staff to climb the tower independently without carrying maintenance tools and equipment. During maintenance, ground personnel use drones to deliver tools and equipment to the helipad for easy access by tower staff. Reinforcing plates increase the structural strength of the helipad. Drone transport of tools and equipment avoids excessive load and physical exertion for staff climbing the tower. The helipad expands the platform, preventing situations where limited space prevents drones from docking. Supports and fall protection nets shield the edges of the helipad, preventing cylindrical or near-cylindrical tools or equipment from rolling off. The openwork structure of the fall protection net reduces wind resistance and vibration, improving the safety of items. Furthermore, the use of extension frames to raise certain areas of the fence further enhances safety, preventing the helipad area from requiring excessive walking height for staff and reducing the risk of falls due to relatively low fence heights.

[0007] Furthermore, multiple reinforcing plates are provided, and the multiple reinforcing plates are distributed at equal intervals.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the helipad facilitates drone docking, allowing staff to climb the tower independently without carrying maintenance tools and equipment. During maintenance, ground personnel can use drones to deliver tools and equipment to the helipad for easy access by staff on the tower. Furthermore, the reinforcing plates increase the structural strength of the helipad.

[0009] Furthermore, the helipad, reinforcing plate, bracket, fall arrest net, high-strength bolt, anti-loosening washer, and fixing nut are all provided in two sets, and the two sets of helipad, reinforcing plate, bracket, fall arrest net, high-strength bolt, anti-loosening washer, and fixing nut are arranged in a mirror image.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution and setting up two helipads, the size of the helipads is increased, so that larger drones can dock and transport tools and equipment.

[0011] Furthermore, the riser, helipad, reinforcing plate, support frame, and fall arrestor net are all made of 316L stainless steel.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the riser frame, helipad, reinforcing plate, support frame and fall protection net are made of 316L stainless steel, which has the advantages of high strength and corrosion resistance.

[0013] Furthermore, a tower is connected to the top of the foundation, and a platform is connected to the top of the tower, while the fence is connected to both sides of the top of the tower.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the foundation and tower form a stable support system, which facilitates the installation of radar on the top of the platform, and the fence makes it easy for staff to walk on the platform to maintain the radar.

[0015] Furthermore, a signboard is fixed in the middle of the top of the helipad.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solutions, the signage board can be made more eye-catching through spraying, laser engraving, and the installation of lights, making it easier for drone operators to see the location of the landing pad and thus facilitating the landing and docking of drones.

[0017] Furthermore, a baffle is connected to the top of the helipad and the high-strength bolts.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, workers can fix the baffle to the helipad and the top of the high-strength bolts with a primer and adhesive, thus preventing workers from stepping on the high-strength bolts and getting their feet injured.

[0019] Furthermore, the baffle is made of EPDM rubber material filled with carbon black, and the carbon black filling amount is 120-180 phr, and the carbon black is N550 or N330 carbon black.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solutions, the strength is insufficient below 120 phr, and the processability and elasticity decrease above 180 phr. Carbon black N550 has high tear resistance and moderate cost, while carbon black N330 has higher strength, but the corresponding cost is also increased.

[0021] Furthermore, the baffle is fixedly connected to the helipad using Chemlok 205 primer and Tack-Melt 230 adhesive.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solutions, Chemlock 205 has strong versatility and reliable adhesion to EPDM and metal, making it an excellent primer. Chemlock 252 has strong initial tack and good peel resistance, making it convenient to bond and fix the baffle.

[0023] In summary, the present invention has the following main advantages:

[0024] 1. This utility model, through the design of a helipad, reinforcing plate, high-strength bolts, anti-loosening washers, and fixing nuts, facilitates drone docking via the helipad, allowing personnel to climb the tower independently without carrying maintenance tools and equipment. During maintenance, ground personnel can use drones to deliver tools and equipment to the helipad for easy access by tower personnel. The reinforcing plate increases the structural strength of the helipad. Using drones to transport tools and equipment avoids excessive load and physical exertion for personnel climbing the tower. The helipad also expands the platform, preventing situations where drones cannot dock due to limited space. The high-strength bolts, anti-loosening washers, and fixing nuts securely fix the helipad to the radar tower platform. The fixing nuts are welded to the bottom of the helipad, preventing them from slipping and falling during installation, thus avoiding safety hazards. The anti-loosening washers increase stability and reduce the possibility of the high-strength bolts loosening and falling off. This design also avoids excessive load and physical exertion for personnel climbing the tower.

[0025] 2. This utility model uses a bracket and a fall arrestor net to shield the edge of the helipad, preventing cylindrical or near-cylindrical tools or equipment placed on the helipad from rolling off. The fall arrestor net has a hollow structure, which reduces vibration caused by wind resistance and improves the safety of the items.

[0026] 3. This utility model, by setting up a height-increasing frame, raises a local area of ​​the fence, avoiding the need for workers to walk on the helipad, thus further improving safety and preventing falls from areas with relatively low fence heights, thereby enhancing personnel safety. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 For the present utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the image;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the helipad structure of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a side sectional view of the helipad structure of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the signboard structure of this utility model.

[0032] In the diagram: 1. Foundation; 2. Tower body; 3. Platform; 4. Fence; 5. Elevating frame; 6. Helipad; 7. Reinforcing plate; 8. Support frame; 9. Fall protection net; 10. High-strength bolt; 11. Anti-loosening washer; 12. Fixing nut; 13. Baffle; 14. Signboard. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0034] The embodiments of this utility model will be described below based on its overall structure.

[0035] Example 1:

[0036] A type of radar tower, such as Figures 1-5As shown, the structure includes a foundation 1, a platform 3, and a fence 4. A helipad 6 is connected to one side of the platform 3. Multiple reinforcing plates 7 are fixed to the bottom of the helipad 6, and these plates are evenly spaced. A bracket 8 is fixed to one side of the top of the helipad 6, and a fall protection net 9 is fixed inside the bracket 8. A high-strength bolt 10 passes through the top of the helipad 6, and anti-loosening washers 11 are fitted onto the outside of the high-strength bolt 10. A fixing nut 12 is fixed to one side of the bottom of the helipad 6. The helipad 6, the platform 3, and the fence 4 are all connected together. Two sets of components are installed, including the reinforcing plate 7, bracket 8, fall arrest net 9, high-strength bolt 10, anti-loosening washer 11, and fixing nut 12. The two sets of landing pads 6, reinforcing plate 7, bracket 8, fall arrest net 9, high-strength bolt 10, anti-loosening washer 11, and fixing nut 12 are mirrored. An extension frame 5 is fixed to the top of the fence 4. The extension frame 5, landing pad 6, reinforcing plate 7, bracket 8, and fall arrest net 9 are all made of 316L stainless steel. The landing pad 6 facilitates drone docking, thus improving the working... Personnel can climb the tower independently without carrying maintenance tools and equipment. During maintenance, ground personnel can use drones to deliver tools and equipment to the helipad 6 for easy access by tower personnel. The reinforcing plate 7 increases the structural strength of the helipad 6. Using drones to transport tools and equipment avoids excessive load and physical exertion for workers climbing the tower. The helipad 6 extends the platform 3, preventing situations where drones cannot dock due to limited space. The supports 8 and fall protection net 9 shield the edges of the helipad 6, preventing cylindrical or near-cylindrical tools or equipment placed on it from rolling off. The fall protection net 9 has a perforated structure, reducing vibration caused by wind resistance and improving the safety of items. Furthermore, the riser 5 increases the height of certain areas of the fence 4, further enhancing safety and preventing falls due to relatively low fence heights in areas where the helipad 6 is located.

[0037] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the above embodiment, the top of the foundation 1 is connected to the tower body 2, the platform 3 is connected to the top of the tower body 2, and the fence 4 is connected to both sides of the top of the tower body 2, which facilitates the installation of radar and makes it easy for staff to walk around and maintain the radar.

[0038] Example 2:

[0039] Based on the above embodiment one, the following settings are made for ease of operation.

[0040] See Figures 1-5 In the above embodiment, a signboard 14 is fixed in the middle of the top of the landing pad 6. The signboard 14 can be made more conspicuous by spraying, laser engraving, installing lights, etc., so that the drone operator can see the location of the landing pad 6, thereby facilitating the landing and docking of the drone.

[0041] Example 3:

[0042] Based on the above embodiment one, the following settings are now implemented to further enhance security.

[0043] See Figures 1-4 In the above embodiment, a baffle 13 is connected to the top of the helipad 6 and the high-strength bolt 10 to prevent workers from stepping on the high-strength bolt 10 and getting their feet injured. The baffle 13 is made of carbon black-filled EPDM rubber material, which has excellent weather resistance, UV and ozone resistance, a wide temperature range of -50°C to 150°C, water vapor resistance, high cost performance, and good chemical stability. The carbon black filling amount is 120-180 phr, and the carbon black is N550 or N330 carbon black. A filling amount below 120 phr will result in insufficient strength. Above 180 phr, the processability deteriorates and the elasticity decreases. Carbon black N550 has high tear resistance and moderate cost, while carbon black N330 has higher strength and correspondingly higher cost. The baffle 13 is fixedly connected to the apron 6 by Chemlok 205 primer and Tack-Melt 230 adhesive. Chemlok 205 has strong versatility and reliable adhesion to EPDM and metal, making it an excellent primer. Chemlok 252 has strong initial tack and good peel resistance, making it easy to bond and fix the baffle.

[0044] The implementation principle of this utility model is as follows: First, the construction methods of the foundation 1, tower body 2, platform 3 and fence 4, as well as the installation of radar, are all well-known technologies in the field, so they will not be described in detail. The climbing method of the tower body 2 can be a step ladder or a climbing ladder. The ladder can be on the side, outside or inside of the tower body 2, which are all well-known technologies in the field, so they will not be described in detail.

[0045] During installation, high-strength bolts 10, along with anti-loosening washers 11 and fixing nuts 12, are used to secure the helipad 6 to the platform 3 of the radar tower. The fixing nuts 12 are fixed to the bottom of the helipad 6 by welding or other methods to prevent them from slipping and falling during installation, thus avoiding safety hazards. The anti-loosening washers 11 increase stability and reduce the possibility of the high-strength bolts 10 loosening and falling off. Afterward, workers use primer and adhesive to fix the baffle 13 to the helipad 6 and the top of the high-strength bolts 10 to prevent workers from stepping on the high-strength bolts 10 and getting their feet injured.

[0046] The helipad 6 facilitates drone docking, allowing staff to climb the tower independently without carrying maintenance tools and equipment. During maintenance, ground personnel can use drones to deliver tools and equipment to helipad 6 for easy access by tower staff. The reinforcing plate 7 increases the structural strength of helipad 6. Furthermore, the marking plate 14 can be enhanced with painting, laser engraving, and lighting to improve visibility, making helipad 6 easily identifiable for drone operators and facilitating drone landing. Using drones to transport tools and equipment reduces the burden on staff climbing the tower, minimizing physical exertion. The helipad 6 also... The platform 3 is extended to prevent drones from being unable to dock due to limited space. The edges of the helipad 6 are shielded by the bracket 8 and the fall protection net 9 to prevent cylindrical or near-cylindrical tools or equipment placed on the helipad 6 from rolling off. The fall protection net 9 has a hollow structure to reduce vibration caused by wind resistance, thus improving the safety of items. At the same time, the riser 5 increases the height of some areas of the fence 4, which prevents the helipad 6 from increasing the height of personnel walking on it, further improving safety and preventing the fence 4 in the area where the helipad 6 is located from being relatively low and prone to falling.

[0047] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, these specific embodiments are merely explanations of the present invention and are not intended to limit the invention. The specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art may make modifications, substitutions, and variations to the embodiments as needed without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, provided that such modifications, substitutions, and variations are within the scope of the claims of the present invention and are protected by patent law.

Claims

1. A radar tower, comprising a foundation (1), a platform (3), and a fence (4), characterized in that: The platform (3) is connected to a helipad (6) on one side. A reinforcing plate (7) is fixed at the bottom of the helipad (6). A bracket (8) is fixed on one side of the top of the helipad (6), and a fall protection net (9) is fixed inside the bracket (8). A high-strength bolt (10) runs through the other side of the top of the helipad (6), and an anti-loosening washer (11) is sleeved on the outside of the high-strength bolt (10). A fixing nut (12) is fixed on one side of the bottom of the helipad (6), and a height-increasing frame (5) is fixed on the top of the fence (4).

2. The radar tower according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple reinforcing plates (7) are provided, and the multiple reinforcing plates (7) are distributed at equal intervals.

3. The radar tower according to claim 2, characterized in that: The helipad (6), reinforcing plate (7), bracket (8), fall protection net (9), high-strength bolt (10), anti-loosening washer (11) and fixing nut (12) are all provided in two sets, and the two sets of helipad (6), reinforcing plate (7), bracket (8), fall protection net (9), high-strength bolt (10), anti-loosening washer (11) and fixing nut (12) are all mirrored.

4. The radar tower according to claim 3, characterized in that: The riser (5), helipad (6), reinforcing plate (7), bracket (8) and fall protection net (9) are all made of 316L stainless steel.

5. The radar tower according to claim 1, characterized in that: The foundation (1) is connected to the top of the tower body (2), and the platform (3) is connected to the top of the tower body (2). The fence (4) is connected to both sides of the top of the tower body (2).

6. The radar tower according to claim 1, characterized in that: A signboard (14) is fixed in the middle of the top of the helipad (6).

7. The radar tower according to claim 1, characterized in that: The helipad (6) and the top of the high-strength bolts (10) are connected to a baffle (13).

8. The radar tower according to claim 7, characterized in that: The baffle (13) is made of EPDM rubber material filled with carbon black, and the carbon black filling amount is 120-180 phr, and the carbon black is N550 or N330 carbon black.

9. The radar tower according to claim 8, characterized in that: The baffle (13) is fixedly connected to the apron (6) by Chemlok 205 primer and Tack-Melt 230 adhesive.