ES1070672U - Folding anchor support for vertical signage (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Folding anchoring support for vertical signaling, characterized in that it comprises a mechanical structure that allows the anchoring of the anchor itself to its horizontal position, producing the folding down at the point of articulation (8) between the second section of the anchoring module (2) and the third section (3), the first section on which the anchor is fixed to the floor (5) and which we call section 1 (1). The connection between the section 1 (1) and the section 2 (2) is carried out by means of fixation elements, for example, screwing. The structural support of the vertical signage is attached to the folding anchor by the upper end of the section 3 (6). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Folding anchor support for signaling vertical.

Object of the invention

The objective of this invention is the design of a metal structure that allows the structural support to be lowered of vertical signage in order to perform the tasks of assembly, adjustment and maintenance on said signaling with greater security, comfort, speed and ease.

Background of the invention

Hand in hand with security are increasingly the number of vertical signs, installed on railways or on the roads.

Currently the signage supports verticals are fixed and constituted by a single piece presenting serious problems and inconveniences in assembly tasks and maintenance of vertical signage. This fact forces usually the operator to use platforms, cranes, stairs, etc ... reached considerable heights, along with the difficulty added to operate in its vertical position makes it insecure and uncomfortable The work of the operator.

The anchor proposed in this invention, try to solve the problem of mounting complexity and maintenance, mainly increasing the security level of the operators responsible for performing these tasks, as well as adds a certain degree of comfort in the realization of operations, since it is easier to work horizontally and near the ground that vertically at a considerable height.

Description of the invention

To achieve the dejection of the support of the vertical signage a metal structure has been designed that It is divided into three sections.

The purpose of the first section is the fixation or connection of the folding module to the concrete floor. Between the second and third section of the mentioned mechanical structure, are incorporated the necessary means to be able to depress one's own well anchored by a manual or mechanical system, preferably a hydraulic cylinder, which will lower the structural support of vertical signaling (mast or staff), from its position commonly used vertical to horizontal position to operate on the signaling, when operating a pump that is connected to said cylinder or, if necessary, manually.

In this descriptive report the depletion of the anchor module in the operation of a cylinder hydraulic, but you could have opted for any type of drive such as:

Through an electric motor with the corresponding reduction transmission. This electric motor can connect externally through the operator, which could carry a autonomous electrical equipment and thus avoid possible dejection involuntary by unauthorized persons.

The drive can also be manual, by means of a lever the operator lowers the mast, helped by a gearbox that facilitates lifting operations and dejection of it.

The drive pump can in turn be operated manually by the operator or through the performance of an electric motor.

Advantages of the invention Transport

It is the object of the invention that the anchor foldable this formed by sections therefore it can be transported in light vehicles since you can individualize your transport.

Installation

The collapsible anchor module described in This invention may be designed in such a way that the support structural of the vertical signaling can be fixed to the anchor foldable without having to renew or modify the support structural (mast or staff).

Assembly and maintenance

Both assembly and maintenance of the vertical signaling, are carried out horizontally, which noticeably reduces handling times and difficulty of work, increasing operator safety.

Mast hoist

To hoist the structural support of the Vertical signage is not necessary platforms or cranes, eliminating the danger of falls.

Handling

The pump that drives the hydraulic cylinder that It allows to lower the mast, it is only present when the assembly or maintenance operations, thus preventing personnel Unauthorized, you can lower the mast and handle it.

Modification

Similarly the support dejection structural facilitates us if in the future we want to modify or Replace vertical signage.

Utility of the invention

The use of the anchor of the present invention is aimed at any group whose activity or part of it is based on the exploitation of public or private roads.

The following uses of the invention are proposed: roads, railroad tracks, airports, industry, ports, etc...

Description of the attached drawings

To complement the description that is being performing and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, it is accompanied as an integral part of said description, a set of planes where illustrative and not limiting, the following has been represented:

Figure 1.- Elevation view of the folding anchor anchored to the ground, signaling service position vertical.

Figure 2.- Elevation view of the folding anchor, folding down by means of the action of the pump on the cylinder hydraulic.

Figure 3.- Elevation view of the folding anchor up to the horizontal position to execute the tasks to be performed by the operator.

Execution of the invention

The metal structure described in this invention we can materialize it in the attached drawings.

Being the first section on which the ground anchor (5) and we call section 1 (1), the folding anchor module is composed of two other sections.

The union between section 1 (1) and section 2 (2) it is done by means of fasteners for example, screwing. Section 2 (2) and section 3 (3) are joined by the  hydraulic cylinder (4) and by the same means that the union previous. The structural support of the vertical signaling joins to the folding anchor by the upper end of section 3 (6).

With the pump drive (7) on the hydraulic cylinder (4) by a maintenance operator, it it proceeds to lower the anchor, causing the abatement in the articulation point (8) between the second section of the anchor module (2) and the third section (3), staying anchored to the ground (5) until your final or work position, as shown in the drawings attached.

In any other case that is not under the installer or operator supervision, the folding anchor will be placed in a vertical and fixed position, properly attached the support (1) and firm (5), but the drive pump (7) does not must be next to the folding anchor, in order to prevent unauthorized personnel can lower the anchor and manipulate the vertical signage

On the folding anchor module you can incorporate a shell that at the same time protects the structure Metal and hydraulic cylinder of the weather improves the aesthetics of the anchor itself.

The use of the anchor module has focused collapsible in vertical signage, but it is clear that the use of the folding anchor module can have multiple applications without leave the object of the invention stated herein memory.

Claims (5)

1. Folding anchor support for vertical signaling, characterized in that it comprises a mechanical structure that allows the anchoring itself to be tilted to its horizontal position, causing the point of articulation (8) to fall between the second section of the anchor module (2) and the third section (3), being the first section on which the ground anchor is fixed (5) and we call section 1 (1). The connection between section 1 (1) and section 2 (2) is carried out by means of fasteners, for example, screwing. The structural support of the vertical signaling joins the folding anchor by the upper end of section 3 (6). 2. Folding anchor support for vertical signaling according to claim 1, characterized in that said folding means comprises a hydraulic cylinder (4). 3. Folding anchor support for vertical signaling according to claim 1, characterized in that said hydraulic cylinder is driven by a drive pump (7). 4. Folding anchor support for vertical signaling according to claim 1, characterized in that said folding means can be manual. 5. Folding anchor support for vertical signaling according to claim 1, characterized in that said folding means can be actuated by electrical means.