Prefabricated safety cover for ground electric power equipment foundation bottom
The prefabricated safety cover with a bottom member, poles, and warning sheet addresses the challenges of costly and unsafe ground equipment base covers by offering easy installation, cost reduction, and clear warnings to prevent accidents.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- KR · KR
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- KOREA ELECTRIC POWER CORP
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-29
AI Technical Summary
Existing solutions for covering ground equipment bases are either costly, cumbersome, or pose safety risks due to loose materials that can cause accidents, and fail to provide clear warnings to pedestrians.
A prefabricated safety cover comprising a bottom member, poles with convex ends, and a warning sheet, designed for easy installation and removal, with fixed poles and visible warnings to prevent accidents.
Facilitates easy installation and removal while reducing costs and effectively preventing safety accidents by providing clear warnings to pedestrians.
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Abstract
Description
Technology Field
[0001] The present invention relates to a prefabricated safety cover for a ground equipment base, and more specifically, to a prefabricated safety cover for a ground equipment base that prevents safety accidents. Background Technology
[0003] Above-ground equipment installed in areas where power distribution lines are underground is fixed to the top of foundations buried underground. The foundations are made of concrete for ease of construction and consist of a combination of an upper foundation and a lower foundation.
[0004] Ground equipment includes transformers and switches. These ground equipment may be removed or relocated due to changes in site conditions, such as civil engineering work or changes in the power system. As a result, the open space above the ground equipment base (1) is covered using a cloth (2), wooden board (3), and warning cones (4) as covers, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.
[0005] Alternatively, in the case of foundations with no prospect of future utilization, the interior is filled with soil and reclaimed for the convenience of on-site construction.
[0006] However, if the upper open space of the ground equipment base is covered with a cloth, there is a problem that a passerby may accidentally step on it and trip over the upper open space of the base.
[0007] In addition, if the open space at the top of the ground equipment base is covered with wooden planks and warning cones are used for warning, there is a problem in that the wooden planks and warning cones are not fixed to the top of the base, which could actually cause injury to passersby.
[0008] Furthermore, even when steel plates are installed on the foundations of ground equipment, the high unit cost results in excessive construction expenses, and the heavy weight makes storage inconvenient. Additionally, even with the steel plates installed, pedestrians cannot easily recognize the foundations, posing a risk of safety accidents such as tripping and falling. The problem to be solved
[0010] The present invention was conceived against the aforementioned background and aims to provide a prefabricated safety cover for a ground equipment base that facilitates easy installation and removal and reduces unit costs by providing a tent-type safety cover.
[0011] In addition, the purpose is to provide a prefabricated safety cover for ground equipment foundations that can prevent safety accidents by providing a warning sign to passersby to help them recognize the ground equipment foundations.
[0012] The objectives of the present invention are not limited thereto, and other unmentioned objectives will be clearly understood by a person skilled in the art from the description below. means of solving the problem
[0014] According to the present invention, a prefabricated safety cover for a ground equipment base that closes an opening of a ground equipment base may comprise: a bottom member covering the opening; a pair of poles with both ends installed on the bottom member and arranged such that the middle is bent convexly and the convex portions intersect; and a warning sheet that is seated on and fixed to the upper portion of the pair of poles.
[0015] The floor member may further include four insertion grooves formed by being recessed on the upper side so that each end of the pair of poles is inserted therein, and a wedge-shaped fixing member that is inserted into the insertion grooves together with the end of the pole to fix the pole to the floor member.
[0016] The above insertion groove may be formed so that its cross-sectional area narrows toward the bottom surface.
[0017] The above warning sheet is provided with loop-shaped fixing hooks at four corners, and the pole may be formed to protrude from a portion adjacent to the end and may be provided with a catch portion on which the fixing hooks are caught.
[0018] The above ground equipment base is provided with a protrusion formed along the perimeter, with a portion of the upper part protruding and surrounding the floor member, and the pair of poles can be fixed by inserting each end into the gap between the protrusion and the floor member.
[0019] The above-described bottom member may further include an insertion guide portion in the shape of an inclined surface formed by a recessed upper corner, and a wedge-shaped fixing member that is inserted together with the pole into the gap between the protrusion and the bottom member to fix the pole. Effects of the invention
[0021] According to the present invention, a tent-type safety cover is provided, which has the effect of facilitating installation and removal and reducing unit costs.
[0022] In addition, it provides warning signs to passersby to help them recognize the foundation of ground equipment, thereby effectively preventing safety accidents. Brief explanation of the drawing
[0024] Figure 1 is a photograph showing an example of covering the upper open space of a ground equipment base with a cloth. Figure 2 is a photograph showing an example of a wooden board placed on the upper open space of a ground equipment base. FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view showing the state in which a prefabricated safety cover for a ground equipment base according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed. FIG. 4 is a plan view showing the state in which a bottom member of a prefabricated safety cover for a ground equipment base according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a state in which a prefabricated safety cover for a ground equipment base according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed. FIG. 6 is a schematic drawing showing the state in which a pole of a prefabricated safety cover for a ground equipment base is installed according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a drawing showing a warning sheet of a prefabricated safety cover for a ground equipment base according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of a state in which a prefabricated safety cover for a ground equipment base according to another embodiment of the present invention is installed. Specific details for implementing the invention
[0025] Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to exemplary drawings. It should be noted that in assigning reference numerals to the components of each drawing, the same components are given the same reference numeral whenever possible, even if they are shown in different drawings. Furthermore, in describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of related known components or functions could obscure the essence of the invention, such detailed description is omitted.
[0026] FIG. 3 shows a schematic perspective view showing the state in which a prefabricated safety cover for a ground equipment base according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed; FIG. 4 shows a plan view showing the state in which a bottom member of a prefabricated safety cover for a ground equipment base according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed; FIG. 5 shows a cross-sectional view showing the state in which a prefabricated safety cover for a ground equipment base according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed; FIG. 6 shows a schematic drawing showing the state in which a pole of a prefabricated safety cover for a ground equipment base according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed; FIG. 7 shows a drawing showing a warning sheet of a prefabricated safety cover for a ground equipment base according to an embodiment of the present invention; and FIG. 8 shows a cross-sectional view showing the state in which a prefabricated safety cover for a ground equipment base according to another embodiment of the present invention is installed.
[0027] Referring to FIGS. 3 to 8, the present invention relates to a prefabricated safety cover for a ground equipment base, wherein the prefabricated safety cover (10) for a ground equipment base that closes an opening (22) of a ground equipment base (20) may include a bottom member (100) that covers the opening (22), a pair of poles (200) with both ends installed on the bottom member (100) and arranged such that the middle is bent convexly and the convex parts intersect, and a warning sheet (300) that is seated and fixed on the upper part of the pair of poles (200).
[0028] The prefabricated safety cover (10) for a ground equipment base according to the present invention is installed on the upper part of a ground equipment base (20) that has been left unattended for a long period of time without installing ground equipment due to on-site delays after the base (20) has been installed for the installation of ground equipment, in order to prevent safety accidents of passersby.
[0029] In addition, the prefabricated safety cover (10) for the ground equipment base according to the present invention is installed on the ground equipment base (20) remaining after the ground equipment is removed, in order to prevent safety accidents of passersby.
[0030] The ground equipment base (20) has an opening (22) that is open at the top and a protrusion (21) formed along the perimeter, with a portion of the upper part protruding.
[0031] The protrusion (21) may be provided in a square hollow shape and may be formed with a step difference from the upper part of the ground equipment base (20), and a floor member (100) to be described later may be inserted therein.
[0032] The prefabricated safety cover (10) for a ground equipment base according to the present invention is installed to close the opening (22) of the ground equipment base (20) and to allow passersby to easily recognize it, and may be composed of a floor member (100), a pole (200), and a warning sheet (300).
[0033] The floor member (100) is provided to be placed on the upper part of the ground equipment base (20) to cover the opening (22). For example, the floor member (100) is formed in the shape of a square plate, and the edge portion is placed on the upper part of the ground equipment base (20) and inserted into the inside of the protrusion (21).
[0034] The poles (200) are provided in pairs and are formed of a material that can be easily bent by a worker. Each of the pair of poles (200) has its ends installed on the floor member (100) and is bent convexly in the middle, and each of its ends is fixed to the corners of the floor member (100).
[0035] And, a pair of poles (200) are arranged so that their convex parts intersect. That is, the poles (200) can be arranged diagonally with both ends fixed to the corners of the floor member (100) so that their centers intersect each other. Specifically, one end of one of the pair of poles (200) is fixed to the left front corner and the other end is fixed to the right rear corner, and the other end is fixed to the left rear corner and the other end is fixed to the right front corner. Accordingly, the pair of poles (200) are arranged so that their convex parts intersect each other.
[0036] These poles (200) can be fixed by inserting both ends into insertion grooves (110) formed in the bottom member (100).
[0037] The bottom member (100) is provided with four insertion grooves (110) formed by being recessed on the upper side so that both ends of a pair of poles (200) are inserted. Additionally, it is preferable that the four insertion grooves (110) are each formed at positions adjacent to the four corners of the bottom member (100).
[0038] The insertion groove (110) can be formed in a shape corresponding to the end of the pole (200) so that the pole (200) is inserted and fixed.
[0039] Alternatively, the insertion groove (110) is formed such that its cross-sectional area narrows toward the bottom surface, so that the pole (200) can be easily inserted into the insertion groove (110).
[0040] Additionally, the safety cover (10) may further include a fixing member (101) to fix the pole (200) inserted into the insertion groove (110).
[0041] A fixing member (101) is provided to be inserted into an insertion groove (110) together with the end of a pole (200) to fix the pole (200) to a floor member (100), and can be formed in a wedge shape. That is, the fixing member (101) is formed so that its cross-section narrows toward one end, so that at least a portion is inserted into the insertion groove (110) and the pole (200) can be fixed to the insertion groove (110).
[0042] Additionally, the pole (200) may be provided with a catch portion (210) that is formed protruding from a portion adjacent to the end and into which a fixing ring (310), to be described later, is caught. The catch portion (210) is formed protruding from the pole (200) and then further protruding toward the end, thereby preventing the fixing ring (310) caught on the catch portion (210) from being separated again.
[0043] The warning sheet (300) is seated and fixed on the upper part of a pair of poles (200). This warning sheet (300) may be formed from a waterproof fiber material, and it is preferable that it be formed in yellow or red so that it is easily visible to passersby.
[0044] The warning sheet (300) is installed on the pole (200) and forms warning messages displayed on the front and rear, and the warning messages may be, for example, "No Access" and "Danger of Falling," and red warning messages may be displayed on the yellow warning sheet (300).
[0045] Additionally, the warning sheet (300) may be provided with ring-shaped fixing rings (310) at four corners to be installed on the pole (200). The fixing rings (310) are formed of an elastic material, and one side is fixed to a corner of the warning sheet (300) and hooked onto a hook (210) of the pole (200) to secure the warning sheet (300) to the pole (200).
[0046] To explain the process of installing such a safety cover (10) on a ground equipment base (20), first, as shown in FIG. 4, a floor member (100) is placed on the upper part of the ground equipment base (20). At this time, the protrusion (21) is positioned to surround the floor member (100), and the end surface of the protrusion (21) and the upper surface of the floor member (100) can be positioned parallel to each other. In addition, the floor member (100) can be inserted into the protrusion (21) without any gap between it and the protrusion (21).
[0047] Next, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, both ends of a pair of poles (200) are inserted into the insertion groove (110) respectively and arranged to intersect each other. Then, the poles (200) can be fixed in the insertion groove (110) by inserting a fixing member (101) into the insertion groove (110).
[0048] Next, the warning sheet (300) can be secured to the pole (200) by attaching the fixing ring (310) to each hook (210). At this time, when all the fixing rings (310) are hooked to the hook (210), the warning sheet (300) becomes taut and adheres to the pole (200) as shown in FIG. 3, and is installed in the shape of a square pyramid that becomes convex toward the center.
[0049] Accordingly, the warning message displayed on the warning sheet (300) can be easily recognized, and the warning sheet (300) is made to be visible.
[0050] Meanwhile, in another embodiment of the present invention, a prefabricated safety cover for a ground equipment base can be fixed by inserting a pole (200) into the gap between a floor member (100') and a protrusion (21).
[0051] Referring specifically to FIG. 8, the bottom member (100') can be formed to be smaller than the inner space of the protrusion (21).
[0052] Accordingly, the protrusion (21) is formed to surround the bottom member (100'), but is formed to surround it with a gap.
[0053] And, a pair of poles (200) are each fixed by having both ends inserted into the gap between the protrusion and the bottom member (100'), and in this state, the fixing member (101) is inserted into the gap so that the poles (200) are completely fixed in the gap.
[0054] Additionally, the bottom member (100') may be provided with an insertion guide portion (120) in the shape of an inclined surface formed by a recessed upper corner. The insertion guide portion (120) guides the pole (200) inserted into the gap and can guide the insertion of the fixing member (101).
[0055] According to embodiments of the present invention having such a shape and structure, a tent-type safety cover is provided, which has the effect of facilitating installation and removal and reducing unit costs.
[0056] In addition, it provides warning signs to passersby to help them recognize the foundation of ground equipment, thereby effectively preventing safety accidents.
[0057] Although it has been described above that all components constituting an embodiment of the present invention are combined or operate as a single unit, the present invention is not necessarily limited to such an embodiment. That is, within the scope of the purpose of the present invention, all components may be selectively combined in one or more ways to operate.
[0058] The foregoing description is merely an illustrative explanation of the technical concept of the present invention, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains will be able to make various modifications and variations within the scope of the essential characteristics of the present invention. Accordingly, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are intended to explain, not limit, the technical concept of the present invention, and the scope of the technical concept of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The scope of protection of the present invention shall be interpreted by the claims below, and all technical concepts within an equivalent scope shall be interpreted as being included within the scope of rights of the present invention. Explanation of the symbols
[0060] 10: Prefabricated safety cover 20: Ground equipment base 21: Protrusion 22: Opening 100, 100': Floor member 101: Fixing member 110: Insertion slot 120: Insertion guide section 200: Pole 210: Hinder 300: Warning Sheet 310: Fixing ring
Claims
Claim 1 A prefabricated safety cover for a ground equipment base that closes an opening of a ground equipment base, comprising: a bottom member covering the opening; a pair of poles with both ends installed on the bottom member and arranged such that the middle is bent convexly and the convex parts intersect; and a warning sheet that is seated on and fixed to the upper part of the pair of poles; wherein the ground equipment base has a protrusion formed along the perimeter and a portion of the upper part protruding to surround the bottom member; wherein the pair of poles each have both ends inserted and fixed into the gap between the protrusion and the bottom member; wherein the bottom member has an insertion guide portion in the form of an inclined surface formed by a recessed upper corner; and further comprising a wedge-shaped fixing member that is inserted together with the poles into the gap between the protrusion and the bottom member to fix the poles. Claim 2 A prefabricated safety cover for a ground equipment base according to claim 1, further comprising: a bottom member having four insertion grooves formed by being recessed on the upper side so that each end of the pair of poles is inserted therein, and a wedge-shaped fixing member inserted together with the end of the pole into the insertion groove to fix the pole to the bottom member. Claim 3 A prefabricated safety cover for a ground equipment base according to claim 2, characterized in that the insertion groove is formed such that its cross-sectional area narrows toward the bottom surface. Claim 4 A prefabricated safety cover for a ground equipment base according to claim 1, wherein the warning sheet is provided with ring-shaped fixing hooks at four corners, and the pole is formed to protrude from a portion adjacent to the end and is provided with a catch portion on which the fixing hooks are caught. Claim 5 delete Claim 6 delete