CN219971415U - Cable laying device - Google Patents

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CN219971415U
CN219971415U CN202321328987.0U CN202321328987U CN219971415U CN 219971415 U CN219971415 U CN 219971415U CN 202321328987 U CN202321328987 U CN 202321328987U CN 219971415 U CN219971415 U CN 219971415U
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The utility model discloses a cable laying device, and relates to the technical field of electric construction; the utility model comprises a bottom plate, wherein the top end of the bottom plate is provided with a counting device, one side of the top end of the bottom plate, which is close to the counting device, is provided with a supporting device, and the top end of the supporting device is provided with a cable tray; the counting device comprises an L-shaped plate, the L-shaped plate is fixedly connected to the top end of the bottom plate, telescopic rods which are symmetrically distributed are movably penetrated through the top end of the L-shaped plate, a moving block is fixedly connected between the bottom ends of the telescopic rods, a spring is arranged between the top end of the moving block and the bottom end of the top plate of the L-shaped plate, the spring is movably sleeved on the outer side of the telescopic rods, and one side, far away from the L-shaped plate, of the moving block is rotationally connected with a first rotary table; through setting up counting assembly, according to the length of travel calculation cable of the equal cable of the rotation girth of first carousel, reduced the trouble of cable length calculation of laying, further improved work efficiency.

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一种线缆敷设装置A cable laying device

技术领域Technical field

本实用新型涉及于电气施工技术领域,具体为一种线缆敷设装置。The utility model relates to the technical field of electrical construction, specifically a cable laying device.

背景技术Background technique

电缆敷设是指将电缆按照预先设计好的路径进行布放和安装,以形成电缆线路的过程,一般采用小车对缠绕有线缆的线缆盘进行托举,并在小车的车板上安装有两个辊轮结构,并使线缆盘上的线缆的活动端贯穿两个辊轮结构之间,使两个辊轮结构对线缆进行挤压夹持,然后驱动一个辊轮结构进行转动,从而对线缆进行挤压牵引,进而对线缆进行敷设作业,在对电缆进行接设时,电缆长度计算不仅包括水平长度加竖直长度的和,还有一些附加长度。Cable laying refers to the process of laying and installing cables according to a pre-designed path to form a cable line. Generally, a trolley is used to lift the cable drum wrapped with cables, and a trolley is installed on the panel of the trolley. Two roller structures, and the movable end of the cable on the cable drum is passed between the two roller structures, so that the two roller structures squeeze and clamp the cable, and then drive a roller structure to rotate , so as to squeeze and pull the cable, and then lay the cable. When connecting the cable, the calculation of the cable length includes not only the sum of the horizontal length plus the vertical length, but also some additional lengths.

但是,现有的线缆敷设装置没有设置计数装置,在对线缆进行接设时,线缆容易过短,给接设操作带来极为不便,且通过设置液压缸对线缆盘进行托举,增加了设备的投入成本,针对上述问题,发明人提出一种线缆敷设装置用于解决上述问题。However, the existing cable laying device is not equipped with a counting device. When connecting the cables, the cables are easily too short, which brings great inconvenience to the connecting operation. Moreover, a hydraulic cylinder is provided to lift the cable tray. , which increases the investment cost of the equipment. In view of the above problems, the inventor proposes a cable laying device to solve the above problems.

实用新型内容Utility model content

为了解决线缆铺设长度计算的问题;本实用新型的目的在于提供一种线缆敷设装置。In order to solve the problem of calculating the cable laying length, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a cable laying device.

为解决上述技术问题,本实用新型采用如下技术方案:一种线缆敷设装置,包括底板,所述底板的顶端设置有计数装置,所述底板的顶端靠近计数装置的一侧设置有支撑装置,所述支撑装置的顶端安装有线缆盘;In order to solve the above technical problems, the present utility model adopts the following technical solution: a cable laying device, including a bottom plate, a counting device is provided at the top of the bottom plate, and a supporting device is provided at the top of the bottom plate close to the side of the counting device. A cable tray is installed on the top of the support device;

所述计数装置包括L型板,所述L型板固定连接在底板的顶端,所述L型板的顶端活动贯穿有对称分布的伸缩杆,所述伸缩杆的底端之间固定连接有移动块,所述移动块的顶端与L型板顶板的底端之间设置有弹簧,所述弹簧活动套设在伸缩杆的外侧,所述移动块远离L型板的一侧转动连接有第一转盘,所述L型板的一侧且位于第一转盘的下方转动连接有第二转盘,所述L型板远离移动块的一侧固定安装有计数器,两个所述伸缩杆的顶端之间固定连接有限位板,所述限位板的顶端固定连接有把手。The counting device includes an L-shaped plate. The L-shaped plate is fixedly connected to the top of the bottom plate. The top of the L-shaped plate is movable through symmetrically distributed telescopic rods. The bottom ends of the telescopic rods are fixedly connected with movable rods. block, a spring is provided between the top end of the moving block and the bottom end of the top plate of the L-shaped plate, the spring is movably set on the outside of the telescopic rod, and the side of the moving block away from the L-shaped plate is rotationally connected to a first A turntable, a second turntable is rotatably connected to one side of the L-shaped plate and located below the first turntable, a counter is fixedly installed on the side of the L-shaped plate away from the moving block, between the tops of the two telescopic rods A limiting plate is fixedly connected, and a handle is fixedly connected to the top of the limiting plate.

优选地,所述支撑装置包括对称分布的固定筒,所述固定筒固定连接在底板的顶端靠近L型板的一侧,所述固定筒的顶端转动连接有转动把柄,所述转动把柄的内部螺纹连接有丝杆,所述丝杆活动插设在固定筒的内部,所述丝杆的顶端固定连接有安装座,所述安装座的顶端开设有放置槽,所述线缆盘的中心轴活动连接在放置槽的内部,所述固定筒的底端四周固定连接环形阵列分布的加固筋。Preferably, the support device includes symmetrically distributed fixed cylinders, which are fixedly connected to the top of the base plate on one side close to the L-shaped plate. The top of the fixed cylinder is rotatably connected to a rotating handle, and the inside of the rotating handle The thread is connected with a screw rod. The screw rod is movably inserted inside the fixed barrel. The top of the screw rod is fixedly connected with a mounting base. The top of the mounting base is provided with a placement slot. The central axis of the cable drum is It is movably connected inside the placement groove, and the reinforcing ribs distributed in an annular array are fixedly connected around the bottom end of the fixed cylinder.

优选地,所述L型板的两侧固定连接有对称分布的固定板,所述固定板的顶端均转动连接有对称分布的限位杆。Preferably, symmetrically distributed fixed plates are fixedly connected to both sides of the L-shaped plate, and the top ends of the fixed plates are rotationally connected to symmetrically distributed limiting rods.

优选地,所述底板的底端四角处均转动连接有滚轮,所述底板顶端侧一侧固定连接有推把。Preferably, rollers are rotatably connected to the four corners of the bottom end of the bottom plate, and a push handle is fixedly connected to one side of the top end of the bottom plate.

与现有技术相比,本实用新型的有益效果在于:Compared with the existing technology, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

1、通过设置计数装置,当线缆拉长时,同时带动第一转盘进行转动,利用计数器对第一转盘的转动圈数进行计数,根据第一转盘的转动周长等于线缆的移动长度计算出线缆的敷设长度,减少了线缆敷设长度计算的麻烦,进一步提高了工作效率;1. By setting up a counting device, when the cable is stretched, the first turntable is driven to rotate at the same time, and the counter is used to count the number of rotations of the first turntable, and the calculation is based on the rotation circumference of the first turntable being equal to the moving length of the cable. The cable laying length is reduced, which reduces the trouble of calculating the cable laying length and further improves work efficiency;

2、通过设置支撑装置,通过转动转动把柄,利用两端的安装座对丝杆的转动进行限位,同时带动丝杆沿固定筒的内壁竖向移动,将安装座升起,使线缆盘悬空,从而对线缆盘进行支撑,避免使用液压缸进行支撑,减少了成本的投入。2. By setting up a support device, by rotating the handle, the mounting seats at both ends are used to limit the rotation of the screw rod, and at the same time, the screw rod is driven to move vertically along the inner wall of the fixed barrel, and the mounting base is raised to make the cable drum suspended. , thereby supporting the cable tray, avoiding the use of hydraulic cylinders for support, and reducing cost investment.

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为了更清楚地说明本实用新型实施例或现有技术中的技术方案,下面将对实施例或现有技术描述中所需要使用的附图作简单地介绍,显而易见地,下面描述中的附图仅仅是本实用新型的一些实施例,对于本领域普通技术人员来讲,在不付出创造性劳动的前提下,还可以根据这些附图获得其他的附图。In order to explain the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art more clearly, the drawings needed to be used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description These are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without exerting creative efforts.

图1为本实用新型整体结构示意图。Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model.

图2为本实用新型中计数装置的结构示意图。Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the counting device in the present utility model.

图3为本实用新型中支撑装置的结构示意图。Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the support device in the present utility model.

图中:1、底板;2、计数装置;21、L型板;22、伸缩杆;23、弹簧;24、移动块;25、第一转盘;26、第二转盘;27、计数器;3、支撑装置;31、固定筒;32、丝杆;33、转动把柄;34、安装座;35、放置槽;4、线缆盘;5、固定板;6、限位杆;7、限位板;8、把手;9、加固筋;10、滚轮;11、推把。In the picture: 1. Base plate; 2. Counting device; 21. L-shaped plate; 22. Telescopic rod; 23. Spring; 24. Moving block; 25. First turntable; 26. Second turntable; 27. Counter; 3. Support device; 31. Fixed cylinder; 32. Screw; 33. Rotating handle; 34. Mounting base; 35. Placement slot; 4. Cable tray; 5. Fixed plate; 6. Limiting rod; 7. Limiting plate ; 8. Handle; 9. Reinforcement rib; 10. Roller; 11. Push handle.

具体实施方式Detailed ways

下面将结合本实用新型实施例中的附图,对本实用新型实施例中的技术方案进行清楚、完整地描述,显然,所描述的实施例仅仅是本实用新型一部分实施例,而不是全部的实施例。基于本实用新型中的实施例,本领域普通技术人员在没有做出创造性劳动前提下所获得的所有其他实施例,都属于本实用新型保护的范围。The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present utility model, not all implementations. example. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

实施例:如图1-3所示,本实用新型提供了,一种线缆敷设装置,包括底板1,底板1的顶端设置有计数装置2,所示底板1的顶端靠近计数装置2的一侧设置有支撑装置3,支撑装置3的顶端安装有线缆盘4;Embodiment: As shown in Figures 1-3, the present utility model provides a cable laying device, which includes a base plate 1. A counting device 2 is provided on the top of the base plate 1. The top of the base plate 1 is close to a portion of the counting device 2. A support device 3 is provided on the side, and a cable tray 4 is installed on the top of the support device 3;

计数装置2包括L型板21,L型板21固定连接在底板1的顶端,L型板21的顶端活动贯穿有对称分布的伸缩杆22,伸缩杆22的底端之间固定连接有移动块24,移动块24的顶端与L型板21顶板的底端之间设置有弹簧23,弹簧23活动套设在伸缩杆22的外侧,移动块24远离L型板21的一侧转动连接有第一转盘25,L型板21的一侧且位于第一转盘25的下方转动连接有第二转盘26,L型板21远离移动块24的一侧固定安装有计数器27。The counting device 2 includes an L-shaped plate 21. The L-shaped plate 21 is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate 1. The top of the L-shaped plate 21 is movable through symmetrically distributed telescopic rods 22, and the bottom ends of the telescopic rods 22 are fixedly connected with moving blocks. 24. A spring 23 is provided between the top of the moving block 24 and the bottom of the top plate of the L-shaped plate 21. The spring 23 is movably set on the outside of the telescopic rod 22. The side of the moving block 24 away from the L-shaped plate 21 is rotationally connected to a third spring. A turntable 25, a second turntable 26 is rotatably connected to one side of the L-shaped plate 21 and located below the first turntable 25, and a counter 27 is fixedly installed on the side of the L-shaped plate 21 away from the moving block 24.

支撑装置3包括对称分布的固定筒31,固定筒31固定连接在底板1的顶端靠近L型板21的一侧,固定筒31的顶端转动连接有转动把柄33,转动把柄33的内部螺纹连接有丝杆32,丝杆32活动插设在固定筒31的内部,丝杆32的顶端固定连接有安装座34,安装座34的顶端开设有放置槽35,线缆盘4的中心轴活动连接在放置槽35的内部。The support device 3 includes a symmetrically distributed fixed cylinder 31. The fixed cylinder 31 is fixedly connected to the top of the bottom plate 1 and close to the side of the L-shaped plate 21. The top of the fixed cylinder 31 is rotatably connected to a rotating handle 33, and the internal thread of the rotating handle 33 is connected. The screw rod 32 is movably inserted inside the fixed barrel 31. The top of the screw rod 32 is fixedly connected to a mounting base 34. The top of the mounting base 34 is provided with a placement slot 35. The central axis of the cable drum 4 is movably connected to the screw rod 32. Place inside the slot 35.

通过采用上述技术方案,将线缆盘4的中心轴放置到放置槽35的内部,然后通过转动转动把柄33,利用两端的安装座34对丝杆32的转动进行限位,同时带动丝杆32沿固定筒31的内壁竖向移动,将安装座34升起,使线缆盘4悬空,从而对线缆盘4进行支撑。By adopting the above technical solution, the central axis of the cable drum 4 is placed inside the placement groove 35, and then the rotation handle 33 is rotated, and the mounting seats 34 at both ends are used to limit the rotation of the screw rod 32, and at the same time drive the screw rod 32 Move vertically along the inner wall of the fixed tube 31 to raise the mounting base 34 so that the cable drum 4 is suspended, thereby supporting the cable drum 4 .

L型板21的两侧固定连接有对称分布的固定板5,固定板5的顶端均转动连接有对称分布的限位杆6。The two sides of the L-shaped plate 21 are fixedly connected with symmetrically distributed fixing plates 5, and the top ends of the fixing plates 5 are rotationally connected with symmetrically distributed limiting rods 6.

通过采用上述技术方案,通过设置限位杆6,放线时,将线缆穿过相邻两个限位杆6之间,利用限位杆6对线缆的横向移动进行限位。By adopting the above technical solution and setting the limit rod 6, when the cable is paid out, the cable is passed between two adjacent limit rods 6, and the limit rod 6 is used to limit the lateral movement of the cable.

两个伸缩杆22的顶端之间固定连接有限位板7,限位板7的顶端固定连接有把手8。A limit plate 7 is fixedly connected between the top ends of the two telescopic rods 22 , and a handle 8 is fixedly connected to the top end of the limit plate 7 .

通过采用上述技术方案,通过设置限位板7,对伸缩杆22进行限位,通过设置把手8,便于更好的拉动限位板7,使第一转盘25和第二转盘26分开,方便将线缆放置到第一转盘25和第二转盘26之间。By adopting the above technical solution, the telescopic rod 22 is limited by setting the limit plate 7, and the handle 8 is provided to facilitate better pulling of the limit plate 7, so as to separate the first turntable 25 and the second turntable 26, making it easier to separate the first turntable 25 and the second turntable 26. The cable is placed between the first turntable 25 and the second turntable 26 .

固定筒31的底端四周固定连接环形阵列分布的加固筋9。The reinforcing ribs 9 distributed in an annular array are fixedly connected around the bottom end of the fixed cylinder 31 .

通过采用上述技术方案,通过设置加固筋9,便于对固定筒31进行加固。By adopting the above technical solution and arranging the reinforcing ribs 9, it is convenient to reinforce the fixed cylinder 31.

底板1的底端四角处均转动连接有滚轮10,底板1顶端侧一侧固定连接有推把11。Rollers 10 are rotatably connected to the four corners of the bottom end of the base plate 1 , and a push handle 11 is fixedly connected to one side of the top side of the base plate 1 .

通过采用上述技术方案,通过设置滚轮10和推把11,便于更好的移动设备。By adopting the above technical solution and setting the roller 10 and the push handle 11, it is convenient to move the device better.

工作原理:在对线缆进行敷设时,通过将线缆盘4的中心轴放置到放置槽35的内部,然后通过转动转动把柄33,利用两端的安装座34对丝杆32的转动进行限位,同时带动丝杆32沿固定筒31的内壁竖向移动,将安装座34升起,使线缆盘4悬空,从而对线缆盘4进行支撑;Working principle: When laying the cable, place the central axis of the cable drum 4 inside the placement slot 35, then rotate the handle 33, and use the mounting seats 34 at both ends to limit the rotation of the screw rod 32. , and at the same time, the screw rod 32 is driven to move vertically along the inner wall of the fixed barrel 31, and the mounting base 34 is raised, so that the cable drum 4 is suspended in the air, thereby supporting the cable drum 4;

然后将线缆的放线端分别穿过对应的限位杆6之间以及第一转盘25和第二转盘26之间,当线缆拉长时,同时带动第一转盘25进行转动,利用计数器27对第一转盘25的转动圈数进行计数,根据第一转盘25的转动周长等于线缆的移动长度计算出线缆的敷设长度。Then, the pay-out end of the cable is passed between the corresponding limiting rods 6 and between the first turntable 25 and the second turntable 26. When the cable is lengthened, the first turntable 25 is driven to rotate at the same time, and a counter is used to 27 counts the number of rotations of the first turntable 25, and calculates the laying length of the cable based on the fact that the rotation circumference of the first turntable 25 is equal to the moving length of the cable.

显然,本领域的技术人员可以对本实用新型进行各种改动和变型而不脱离本实用新型的精神和范围。这样,倘若本实用新型的这些修改和变型属于本实用新型权利要求及其等同技术的范围之内,则本实用新型也意图包含这些改动和变型在内。Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. In this way, if these modifications and variations of the present utility model fall within the scope of the claims of the present utility model and equivalent technologies, the present utility model is also intended to include these modifications and variations.

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1. A cable laying device comprising a base plate (1), characterized in that: the top end of the bottom plate (1) is provided with a counting device (2), one side, close to the counting device (2), of the top end of the bottom plate (1) is provided with a supporting device (3), and the top end of the supporting device (3) is provided with a cable tray (4);
the counting device comprises an L-shaped plate (21), the L-shaped plate (21) is fixedly connected to the top end of a bottom plate (1), a symmetrical telescopic rod (22) is movably penetrated through the top end of the L-shaped plate (21), a movable block (24) is fixedly connected between the bottom ends of the telescopic rod (22), a spring (23) is arranged between the top end of the movable block (24) and the bottom end of the top plate of the L-shaped plate (21), the spring (23) is movably sleeved on the outer side of the telescopic rod (22), a first rotary table (25) is rotatably connected to one side of the movable block (24) away from the L-shaped plate (21), a second rotary table (26) is rotatably connected to one side of the L-shaped plate (21) and positioned below the first rotary table (25), and a counter (27) is fixedly arranged on one side of the L-shaped plate (21) away from the movable block (24).
2. A cable laying device according to claim 1, characterized in that the supporting device (3) comprises symmetrically distributed fixed cylinders (31), the fixed cylinders (31) are fixedly connected to one side, close to the L-shaped plate (21), of the top end of the bottom plate (1), the top ends of the fixed cylinders (31) are rotatably connected with rotary handles (33), screw rods (32) are connected with internal threads of the rotary handles (33), the screw rods (32) are movably inserted into the fixed cylinders (31), mounting seats (34) are fixedly connected to the top ends of the screw rods (32), placing grooves (35) are formed in the top ends of the mounting seats (34), and central shafts of the cable trays (4) are movably connected to the inside of the placing grooves (35).
3. A cable laying device according to claim 1, wherein two sides of the L-shaped plate (21) are fixedly connected with symmetrically distributed fixing plates (5), and the top ends of the fixing plates (5) are rotatably connected with symmetrically distributed limit rods (6).
4. A cable laying device according to claim 1, characterized in that a limiting plate (7) is fixedly connected between the top ends of the two telescopic rods (22), and the top ends of the limiting plates (7) are fixedly connected with handles (8).
5. A cable laying device according to claim 2, characterized in that the circumference of the bottom end of the fixed cylinder (31) is fixedly connected with annular array distributed reinforcing ribs (9).
6. A cable laying device according to claim 1, characterized in that the bottom corners of the bottom plate (1) are each rotatably connected with rollers (10).
7. A cable laying device according to claim 1, wherein a push handle (11) is fixedly connected to a side of the top end side of the base plate (1).
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