Railway grounding reinforcement device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a railway grounding reinforcing device, the device includes horizontal grounding body, a plurality of vertical grounding body and grounding terminal, a plurality of vertical grounding body installs to the side of horizontal grounding body through fixed assembly, evenly distributes, the top of horizontal grounding body is provided with the screw hole, and the grounding terminal installs to the top of horizontal grounding body through the connecting rod with external thread. The utility model uses U-shaped hot-dip galvanizing flat steel as horizontal grounding body, adopts the graphite grounding electrode with superior grounding performance as vertical grounding electrode and deeply embeds into the land, and the distance between graphite grounding electrodes is greater than 5m, which increases the contact points of grounding device and the earth, and the grounding terminal is reserved on the device at the same time, which is used for connecting the equipment grounding wire, solves the problem of non-standard grounding performance of the section with poor grounding effect of the ordinary speed railway, improves the safety of railway signal equipment, and further guarantees the safe operation of the train.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a grounding device for conventional railways, specifically a railway grounding reinforcement device. Background Technology

[0002] Most signaling equipment grounding systems on conventional railways do not employ integrated grounding designs, but rather traditional independent grounding methods. While this method may meet basic requirements in ordinary sections, it presents significant limitations when encountering long bridge sections or sections with extremely high soil resistivity, such as gravel or rock subgrades. In these special sections, the soil's conductivity is extremely poor, resulting in severely ineffective current dissipation from the grounding device, making it difficult to reduce the grounding resistance of the signaling equipment below the threshold required by safety regulations. To address this common problem, on-site maintenance units typically employ emergency or remedial measures such as adding a single vertical or horizontal grounding electrode to improve grounding performance by increasing the contact area between the grounding electrode and the soil.

[0003] However, the conventional method of using a single grounding electrode is ineffective in practical applications. The fundamental reason is that in environments with already poor grounding conditions, the current dissipation range of a single grounding electrode is limited, easily reaching its current discharge capacity limit. Furthermore, isolated treatment is not only cost-effective but also fails to fundamentally solve the problem, leading to recurring instances of substandard equipment grounding resistance, posing a long-term threat to the stable operation of railway signaling systems and traffic safety.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to propose new measures to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a railway grounding reinforcement device to solve the problem that the current method of reducing grounding resistance by a single grounding electrode is not very effective.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0007] A railway grounding reinforcement device is provided, the device comprising a horizontal grounding electrode, multiple vertical grounding electrodes, and a grounding terminal;

[0008] Multiple vertical grounding electrodes are installed on the side of the horizontal grounding electrode using a fixing assembly, and are evenly distributed.

[0009] The top of the horizontal grounding electrode is provided with a screw hole, and the grounding terminal is installed to the top of the horizontal grounding electrode through a connecting rod with external threads.

[0010] Furthermore, the horizontal grounding electrode is a U-shaped hot-dip galvanized flat steel bar with two longitudinal horizontal bars and one transverse horizontal bar.

[0011] Furthermore, the vertical grounding electrode includes a stainless steel connecting rod and a graphite grounding electrode, the graphite grounding electrode being located at the bottom of the stainless steel connecting rod, and the bottom of the graphite grounding electrode being conical.

[0012] Furthermore, the fixing assembly includes a U-shaped clamping plate, a nut, and a screw;

[0013] The side of the U-shaped hot-dip galvanized flat steel is provided with mounting screw holes;

[0014] The U-shaped card plate has a vertical arc groove in the middle and mounting screw holes on both sides;

[0015] After the top of the stainless steel connecting rod is inserted into the arc groove of the U-shaped card plate, the screw is inserted into the mounting screw hole of the U-shaped card plate and the U-shaped hot-dip galvanized flat steel and fixed by the nut.

[0016] Furthermore, the connecting rod is an L-shaped connecting rod, which includes a horizontal rod and a vertical rod. The bottom of the vertical rod has an external thread and is inserted into the threaded hole of the U-shaped hot-dip galvanized flat steel.

[0017] Furthermore, the grounding terminal is connected to the horizontal end of the L-shaped connecting rod, and the grounding terminal is arranged in a horizontal direction for connecting the grounding wire of the equipment.

[0018] Furthermore, four vertical grounding electrodes are provided and installed on the sides of the two longitudinal horizontal poles of the U-shaped hot-dip galvanized flat steel, with two vertical grounding electrodes installed on each longitudinal horizontal pole.

[0019] Furthermore, the spacing between adjacent vertical grounding electrodes is greater than 5 meters.

[0020] Furthermore, the horizontal grounding electrode and the plurality of vertical grounding electrodes are buried below ground level, while the upper part of the L-shaped connecting rod and the grounding terminal are located above ground level.

[0021] Furthermore, the U-shaped plate is made of copper, and the L-shaped connecting rod is made of copper.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0023] This utility model provides a railway grounding reinforcement device. It uses U-shaped hot-dip galvanized flat steel as the horizontal grounding foundation and graphite grounding electrodes with excellent grounding performance as the vertical grounding electrodes, which are deeply buried in the ground. The distance between the graphite grounding electrodes is greater than 5 meters, which increases the contact points between the grounding device and the earth. At the same time, grounding terminals are reserved on the device for connecting the equipment grounding wire. This solves the problem of substandard grounding performance in sections of conventional railways with poor grounding effect, improves the safety of railway signaling equipment, and thus ensures the safe operation of trains. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other embodiments can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the railway grounding reinforcement device provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0026] The diagram is labeled as follows:

[0027] 1-U-shaped hot-dip galvanized flat steel, 2-graphite grounding electrode, 3-stainless steel connecting rod, 4-U-shaped clamping plate, 5-nut, 6-screw, 7-washer, 8-screw hole, 9-L-shaped connecting rod, 10-grounding terminal. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more complete description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings illustrate preferred embodiments of this utility model. However, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure of this utility model.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "middle", "upper", "lower", "longitudinal", "lateral", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "setting," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection or setting, a detachable connection or setting, or an integral connection or setting. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0031] In a specific implementation, Figure 1 The direction of the stainless steel connecting rod 3 and the graphite grounding electrode 2 is defined as vertical, and the plane where the U-shaped hot-dip galvanized flat steel 1 is located is defined as horizontal.

[0032] To address the issue of substandard grounding performance in sections of conventional railways with poor grounding, this invention provides a railway grounding reinforcement device. This device increases the contact points between the grounding device and the earth to enhance the grounding effect. In bridge or roadbed sections with poor grounding, it serves to reinforce the grounding of signal equipment.

[0033] Specifically, such as Figure 1 The device includes a horizontal grounding electrode, multiple vertical grounding electrodes, and a grounding terminal 10.

[0034] The horizontal grounding electrode is a U-shaped hot-dip galvanized flat steel 1, which has two longitudinal horizontal bars and one transverse horizontal bar.

[0035] The vertical grounding electrode includes a stainless steel connecting rod 3 and a graphite grounding electrode 2. The graphite grounding electrode 2 is located at the bottom of the stainless steel connecting rod 3, and its bottom is tapered. A socket can be provided in the center of the bottom of the stainless steel connecting rod 3, and the graphite grounding electrode 2 can be connected to the bottom of the stainless steel connecting rod 3 by inserting its top into the socket.

[0036] Multiple vertical grounding electrodes are installed on the side of the horizontal grounding electrode using fixing components, and are evenly distributed. Figure 1 In this embodiment, four vertical grounding electrodes are provided and installed on the sides of two longitudinal horizontal bars of the U-shaped hot-dip galvanized flat steel 1, with two vertical grounding electrodes installed on each longitudinal horizontal bar.

[0037] Multiple vertical grounding electrodes are installed on the side of the horizontal grounding electrode using a fixing assembly, evenly distributed. Specifically, the fixing assembly includes a U-shaped clamping plate 4, a nut 5, and a screw rod 6. The side of the U-shaped hot-dip galvanized flat steel 1 has mounting screw holes, and the U-shaped clamping plate 4 has a vertical arc-shaped groove in the middle and mounting screw holes on both sides. After the top of the stainless steel connecting rod 3 is inserted into the arc-shaped groove of the U-shaped clamping plate 4, the screw rod 6 is inserted into the mounting screw holes of the U-shaped clamping plate 4 and the U-shaped hot-dip galvanized flat steel 1 and fixed with the nut 5.

[0038] A screw hole 8 is provided at the top of the horizontal grounding electrode, and the grounding terminal 10 is installed to the top of the horizontal grounding electrode through a connecting rod with external threads. Figure 1 The connecting rod is an L-shaped connecting rod 9, which includes a horizontal rod and a vertical rod. The bottom of the vertical rod has external threads and is inserted into the threaded hole 8 of the U-shaped hot-dip galvanized flat steel 1. The grounding terminal 10 is connected to the end of the horizontal rod of the L-shaped connecting rod 9 and is arranged horizontally. During construction, the horizontal grounding electrode and multiple vertical grounding electrodes are buried below ground level, while the upper part of the L-shaped connecting rod 9 and the grounding terminal 10 are located above ground level for connecting the equipment's grounding wire.

[0039] To ensure conductivity, the horizontal grounding body in this invention is made of hot-dip galvanized flat steel, the upper part of the vertical grounding body is made of stainless steel, the bottom part is made of graphite, and other parts such as the U-shaped card plate 4 are made of copper plates and the L-shaped connecting rod 9 are made of copper rods.

[0040] The specific construction process of this utility model is as follows:

[0041] 1. When it is determined that a grounding electrode needs to be added, select a section with good soil conditions and dig a U-shaped trench 0.7 meters deep according to the shape of the horizontal grounding electrode.

[0042] 2. Install all vertical grounding electrodes onto the side of the U-shaped hot-dip galvanized flat steel 1 using fixing components, and maintain a distance of more than 5 meters between two adjacent vertical grounding electrodes.

[0043] 3. Place U-shaped hot-dip galvanized flat steel 1 in the U-shaped trench, and connect all vertical grounding electrodes to form a grounding grid.

[0044] 4. Install the L-shaped connecting rod 9 onto the top of the U-shaped hot-dip galvanized flat steel 1, cover it with soil, and expose the top of the L-shaped connecting rod 9.

[0045] 5. Install grounding terminal 10 on the top of L-shaped connecting rod 9 and connect it to the grounding wire of the equipment to realize the connection between the signal equipment and the grounding device and ensure reliable grounding of the signal equipment.

[0046] This utility model increases the number of vertical grounding electrodes and uses U-shaped hot-dip galvanized flat steel 1 as the installation base for multiple vertical grounding electrodes. The grounding effect is significantly better than that of a single grounding electrode. It can be installed simultaneously during the construction phase or modified on existing operating lines. It can be flexibly deployed and effectively ensures the operational safety of railway signaling equipment.

[0047] The above-described specific examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this invention. Those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains can make various simple deductions, modifications, or substitutions based on the concept of this invention.

Claims

1. A railway grounding reinforcement device, characterized in that: The device includes a horizontal grounding electrode, multiple vertical grounding electrodes, and a grounding terminal (10); Multiple vertical grounding electrodes are installed on the side of the horizontal grounding electrode using a fixing assembly, and are evenly distributed. The top of the horizontal grounding body is provided with a screw hole (8), and the grounding terminal (10) is installed to the top of the horizontal grounding body through a connecting rod with external threads.

2. The railway grounding reinforcement device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The horizontal grounding electrode is a U-shaped hot-dip galvanized flat steel (1), which has two longitudinal horizontal bars and one transverse horizontal bar.

3. The railway grounding reinforcement device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The vertical grounding body includes a stainless steel connecting rod (3) and a graphite grounding electrode (2). The graphite grounding electrode (2) is located at the bottom of the stainless steel connecting rod (3), and the bottom of the graphite grounding electrode (2) is conical.

4. A railway grounding reinforcement device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fixing assembly includes a U-shaped clamp (4), a nut (5), and a screw (6); The side of the U-shaped hot-dip galvanized flat steel (1) is provided with mounting screw holes; The U-shaped card plate (4) has a vertical arc groove in the middle and mounting screw holes on both sides; After the top of the stainless steel connecting rod (3) is inserted into the arc groove of the U-shaped card plate (4), the screw (6) is inserted into the mounting screw hole of the U-shaped card plate (4) and the U-shaped hot-dip galvanized flat steel (1) and fixed by the nut (5).

5. A railway grounding reinforcement device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting rod is an L-shaped connecting rod (9), which includes a horizontal rod and a vertical rod. The bottom of the vertical rod has an external thread and is inserted into the screw hole (8) of the U-shaped hot-dip galvanized flat steel (1).

6. A railway grounding reinforcement device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The grounding terminal (10) is connected to the horizontal end of the L-shaped connecting rod (9). The grounding terminal (10) is arranged in a horizontal direction and is used to connect the grounding wire of the equipment.

7. A railway grounding reinforcement device according to claim 6, characterized in that: Four vertical grounding electrodes are provided and installed on the sides of the two longitudinal horizontal poles of the U-shaped hot-dip galvanized flat steel (1). Two vertical grounding electrodes are installed on each longitudinal horizontal pole.

8. A railway grounding reinforcement device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The distance between adjacent vertical grounding electrodes is greater than 5 meters.

9. A railway grounding reinforcement device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The horizontal grounding electrode and the plurality of vertical grounding electrodes are buried below the ground, while the upper part of the L-shaped connecting rod (9) and the grounding terminal (10) are located above the ground.

10. A railway grounding reinforcement device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The U-shaped plate (4) is a copper plate, and the L-shaped connecting rod (9) is a copper rod.

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