Line management apparatus

Abstract

A line management device is provided. The line management device comprises: a frame unit installed on a rail within a line; a base unit installed below the frame unit for boarding; and an operating unit that provides a driving force to move the frame unit on the rail in conjunction with the rail and the frame unit. The frame unit includes a sliding module installed in conjunction with the rail to enable sliding movement on the frame unit. The operating unit includes a handle module for providing the driving force based on rotation, a gear module for transmitting the driving force based on the rotation of the handle module, and a roller module that contacts the rail and moves the frame unit on the rail through the driving force transmitted from the gear module.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a line management device. Background Technology

[0002] There are often cases where rail installation is difficult due to pre-installed equipment or other factors in the OHT rail installation sections within the line. In such cases, maintenance work on Side Track Buffers (STBs) installed on top of equipment rails arranged in zigzag bays, as well as on malfunctioning OHTs, is not easy. Prior art literature

[0003] Korean Published Patent No. 10-2009-0023373 The problem to be solved

[0004] The problem that the present invention aims to solve is to enable easy installation of rails in the OHT rail installation section within the line using pre-installed equipment, etc.

[0005] In addition, it facilitates maintenance work on STBs (Side Track Buffers), faulty OHTs, etc., in various situations.

[0006] In addition, compared to conventional rolling tower and ladder methods, it enables faster maintenance management of structures within the line.

[0007] The problems of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. means of solving the problem

[0008] A line management device according to one aspect of the present invention for achieving the above objective comprises: a frame unit installed on a rail within a line; a base unit installed below the frame unit for boarding; and an operating unit that provides a driving force to move the frame unit on the rail in conjunction with the rail and the frame unit, wherein the frame unit includes a sliding module installed in conjunction with the rail to enable sliding movement on the frame unit, and the operating unit includes a handle module for providing the driving force based on rotation, a gear module for transmitting the driving force based on the rotation of the handle module, and a roller module that contacts the rail and moves the frame on the rail through the driving force transmitted from the gear module.

[0009] In addition, the base unit includes a plurality of plate modules and a pivot module that enables at least some of the plate modules to pivotally open and close relative to each other, and the opening area opened through the pivotal opening and closing corresponds to a loading area where a FOUP is located.

[0010] In addition, the base unit includes a plurality of plate modules and a pivot module that enables at least some of the plate modules to pivotally open and close relative to each other, and the opening area opened through the pivotal opening and closing corresponds to a loading area where a FOUP is located.

[0011] In addition, the base unit enables the OHT unit to transfer the pod through the opening area to the transfer area or to collect the pod from the transfer area.

[0012] Additionally, the apparatus further includes a gripping module provided on the frame unit and for fixing the rotated plate module when the base unit is rotated and opened, wherein the gripping module includes a support body installed on the frame module and an extension body installed from the support body toward the plate module, and the extension body is provided with a contact portion at its end that contacts the plate module.

[0013] Additionally, it further includes a fixing module provided on the frame unit and for fixing the rotated plate module when the base unit is rotated and opened, wherein the fixing module includes a fixing body installed on the frame module and an entry body that is mounted to or released from the base unit in a forward and backward manner on the fixing body.

[0014] Additionally, the rail includes recessed portions on both sides that are recessed inward, and the sliding module includes a central panel portion installed on the frame unit, a pair of wall portions provided facing upward on both sides of the central panel portion, and a second roller module installed on the inner wall of each of the wall portions, and the sliding module is installed so that the second roller module enters the recessed portion.

[0015] Additionally, the frame unit comprises a frame module including a horizontal frame module located on the upper part of the base unit and one or more vertical frame modules installed on the upper part of the base unit to intersect with the horizontal frame module based on an intersection plane in the height direction, wherein the vertical frame module comprises a removal module configured to be in a mounted state or a removed state in the height direction above or below the intersection plane based on the intersection plane, and the frame unit travels in the removed state to resolve a situation where travel is impossible due to a protruding obstruction on the travel path during rail travel.

[0016] In addition, the above-mentioned object includes a structure provided on the rail itself as the frame unit travels along the curved section of the rail.

[0017] In addition, it further includes a support unit to prevent a passenger from being ejected from the frame unit, wherein the support unit further includes a support unit installed between the horizontal frame module or the vertical frame module positioned on both sides of the base unit, and wherein the support unit is installed between the frame units positioned to face each other on both sides of the base unit.

[0018] In addition, the support unit is installed in either a first form installed between the frame units or a second form installed in multiple numbers between the frame units through an intermediate medium.

[0019] Additionally, the support unit comprises a first support body having a bar shape forming one side, a second support body inserted into the first support body and extending and retracting, and a pressure fixing body for applying pressure to the outside of the second support body via the outside of the first support body.

[0020] Additionally, the frame units are provided as a pair facing each other on the rail, and further include a lifting and lowering unit for transporting or collecting an object in the space between the frame units. Effects of the invention

[0021] According to the line management device of the present invention as described above, one or more of the following effects are provided.

[0022] The present invention enables easy installation of rails using equipment pre-installed in the OHT rail installation section within the line.

[0023] In addition, it is possible to facilitate maintenance work on STBs (Side Track Buffers), faulty OHTs, etc., in various situations.

[0024] In addition, compared to conventional rolling tower and ladder methods, it enables faster maintenance management of structures within the line. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0025] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a line management device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 2 and 3 are plan views illustrating a line management device according to FIG. 1. FIGS. 4 to 13 are drawings illustrating configurations according to FIG. 1. FIGS. 14 and 15 are drawings illustrating the operating state of a line management device according to FIG. 1. Figure 16 is a reference diagram compared with the line management device according to Figure 13. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0026] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The advantages and features of the present invention, and the methods for achieving them, will become clear by referring to the embodiments described below in detail together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below but can be implemented in various different forms. These embodiments are provided merely to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention, and the present invention is defined only by the scope of the claims. Throughout the specification, the same reference numerals refer to the same components.

[0027] Spatially relative terms such as "below," "beneath," "lower," "above," and "upper" may be used to facilitate the description of the relationship between one object or component and another, as illustrated in the drawings. Spatially relative terms should be understood as encompassing different orientations of an object during use or operation, in addition to the orientations depicted in the drawings. For example, if an object depicted in a drawing is inverted, an object described as "below" or "beneath" of another object may be placed "above" of that other object. Therefore, the exemplary term "below" may encompass both the lower and upper directions. Objects may also be oriented in other directions, and accordingly, spatially relative terms may be interpreted according to the orientation.

[0028] Although terms such as "first," "second," etc. are used to describe various objects, components, and / or sections, it goes without saying that these objects, components, and / or sections are not limited by these terms. These terms are used merely to distinguish one object, component, or section from another. Accordingly, it goes without saying that the first object, first component, or first section mentioned below may be a second object, second component, or second section within the technical scope of the present invention.

[0029] The terms used herein are for describing the embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention. In this specification, the singular form includes the plural form unless specifically stated otherwise in the text. As used herein, "comprises" and / or "comprising" do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other components, steps, actions, and / or objects to the mentioned components, steps, actions, and / or objects.

[0030] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used in this specification (including technical and scientific terms) may be used in a meaning that is commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. Additionally, terms defined in commonly used dictionaries are not to be interpreted ideally or excessively unless explicitly and specifically defined otherwise.

[0031] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. In describing with reference to the attached drawings, identical or corresponding components are given the same reference number regardless of the drawing symbols, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0032] Referring to FIG. 1, a line management device according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a frame unit (110), a base unit (120), an operating unit (130), a gripping module (140), an intermediate medium (152), a fixing module (160), a support unit (170), and a pressure fixing module (180). (See FIG. 1, FIG. 4 and FIG. 9)

[0033] The above frame unit (110) includes a frame module and a sliding module (115). The frame module includes a horizontal frame module (111) and a vertical frame module (112). The vertical frame module (112) includes a removable structure (112S). (See FIG. 1 and FIG. 7 to 8)

[0034] In addition, the sliding module (115) includes a central panel section (1151), wall sections (1152, 1154), and a second roller module (1154). The base unit (120) includes a plate module (121) and a rotation module (122). (See FIG. 1 and FIG. 4)

[0035] The above operating unit (130) includes a handle module (131), a gear module (132), and a roller module (133). The above gripping module (140) includes a support body (141), an extension body (142), and a contact part (143). (See FIG. 1 and FIG. 10)

[0036] The above-mentioned fixed module (160) includes a fixed body (161) and an entry body (162). The above-mentioned support unit (170) includes a first support body (171), a second support body (172), and a pressure fixing body (173). (See FIG. 11)

[0037] The frame unit (110) is installed on a rail (R) within the line. The base unit (120) is installed below the frame unit (110) for a worker to board. The operating unit (130) is linked to the rail (R) and the frame unit (110). (See FIGS. 1 and 5)

[0038] At this time, the operating unit (130) provides a driving force to enable the frame unit (110) to move on the rail (R) through the interlocking. The sliding module (115) of the frame unit (110) is provided to be movable in a sliding manner on the frame unit (110). (See FIGS. 1, 4 and 5)

[0039] The sliding module (115) is installed in conjunction with the rail (R) through the sliding method. The handle module (131) of the operating unit (130) serves to provide the driving force based on rotation. (See FIG. 4)

[0040] Meanwhile, the gear module (132) of the above-mentioned operating unit (130) is intended to transmit the driving force based on the rotation of the handle module (131). The roller module (133) of the above-mentioned operating unit (130) is in contact with the rail (R). (See FIGS. 4, 5, 12 and 13)

[0041] The roller module (133) of the above-described operating unit (130) serves to move the frame unit (110) on the rail (R) through the driving force transmitted from the gear module (132). (See FIGS. 4, 5, 12 and 13)

[0042] Here, the plate modules (121) of the base unit (120) are provided and installed in multiple quantities of similar or different specifications. The rotation module (122) of the base unit (120) serves to enable at least some of the plate modules (121) to rotate open and close relative to one another. (See FIGS. 1 and 2)

[0043] In addition, the opening area (OL) opened through the rotational opening and closing of the base unit (120) is configured to correspond to the loading area (DL) where the pod (F) is located. (See FIGS. 1 and 2)

[0044] The plate module (121) is configured so that the OHT unit can transfer the pod (F) through the opening area (OL) to the transfer area (DL) or collect the pod (F) from the transfer area (DL). (See FIGS. 1 and 2)

[0045] Meanwhile, the gripping module (140) is provided on an intermediate medium (150) on the frame unit (110). The gripping module (140) serves to fix the rotated plate module (121) when the plate module (121) is rotated and opened. (See FIG. 1 and FIG. 10)

[0046] The support body (141) of the gripping module (140) is installed on the frame module. The extension body (142) of the gripping module (140) is installed from the support body (141) toward the plate module (121). (See FIG. 1 and FIG. 10)

[0047] The extension body (142) of the gripping module (140) is provided with a contact portion (143) at its end, which contacts the plate module (121). The fixing module (160) is provided on an intermediate medium (150) on the frame unit (110). (See FIG. 1 and FIG. 10)

[0048] Here, the fixing module (160) serves to fix the rotated plate module (121) when the plate module (121) is rotated and opened. The fixing body (150) of the fixing module (160) is installed on the intermediate medium (150). (See FIGS. 1 and 9)

[0049] The entry body (162) of the fixed module (160) is configured to be mounted or unmounted on the plate module (121) in a forward and backward manner on the fixed body (161). (See FIGS. 1 and 9)

[0050] In addition, the central panel portion (1151) of the sliding module (115) is installed on the frame unit (110). The wall portions (1152, 1153) of the sliding module (115) are provided as a pair facing upward from both sides of the central panel portion (1151). (See FIGS. 4, 5 and 13)

[0051] The second roller module (1154) of the sliding module (115) is installed on the inner wall of each of the wall sections (1152, 1153). The rail (R) includes recessed sections (D) that are recessed inward on both sides. The sliding module (115) is installed so that the second roller module (1154) enters the recessed sections (D) on both sides, respectively. (See FIG. 4, FIG. 5 and FIG. 13)

[0052] The horizontal frame module (111) of the above frame module is located on the upper part of the base unit (120). One or more vertical frame modules (112) are installed on the upper part of the base unit (120) so as to intersect with the horizontal frame module (111) based on an intersection plane in the height direction. (See FIG. 1 and FIG. 5)

[0053] In addition, the detachable structure (112S) of the vertical frame module (112) is provided to be in a mounted or detached state in the height direction of the upper or lower part of the intersection surface with respect to the intersection surface. (See FIGS. 1, 5 and 6)

[0054] The frame unit (110) travels in the detached state to resolve a situation where travel is impossible due to a protruding obstruction (b) on the travel path when traveling on the rail (R). The obstruction (b) includes a structure provided on the rail (R) itself as the frame unit (110) travels through a curved section of the rail (R). (See FIGS. 1, 7 and 8)

[0055] Meanwhile, the pressure fixing module (180) serves to fix the frame unit (110) on the rail (R). The guide block (181) of the pressure fixing module (180) is installed on the frame module. (See FIGS. 6 and FIGS. 12)

[0056] The through bar (182) of the above-described pressure fixing module (180) moves up and down through the guide block (181). The handling part (183) of the above-described pressure fixing module (180) is installed on one side of the through bar (182) and serves to handle the through bar (182). (See FIG. 6 and FIG. 12)

[0057] Here, the pressure body (184) of the pressure fixing module (180) is installed on the other side of the through bar (182) and pressurizes the rail based on the handling of the handling part (183). The through bar (182) passes through a part of the frame unit (110) or moves independently of the frame unit (110). (See FIG. 6 and FIG. 12)

[0058] The support unit (170) serves to prevent a passenger from being ejected from the frame unit (110). The support unit (170) is installed between the horizontal frame module (111) or the vertical frame module (112) located on either side of the base unit (120). (See FIG. 1 and FIG. 11)

[0059] The support unit (170) is installed between the frame units (110) positioned to face each other on both sides of the base unit (120). (See FIGS. 1 and 11) The support unit (170) is installed in either a first form in which it is installed between the frame units (110) or a second form in which it is installed in multiple units between the frame units (110) via an intermediate medium (150). (See FIGS. 1, 2 and 10)

[0060] Meanwhile, the first support body (171) of the support unit (170) is provided in a bar shape forming one side. The second support body (172) of the support unit (170) is inserted and installed in the first support body (171). (See FIG. 11)

[0061] The second support member (172) is inserted into the first support member (171) and configured to be retractable. The pressure fixing member (173) of the support unit (170) serves to pressure fix the outside of the second support member (172) by passing through the outside of the first support member (171). (See FIG. 1 and FIG. 11)

[0062] Here, the frame units (110) are provided as a pair facing each other on the rail (R), and the object (OP) is transferred to the space between the frame units (110) through a lifting / lowering unit (15) that raises and lowers the object (OP). (See FIG. 2 and FIG. 3)

[0063] According to the line management device of FIG. 14 and FIG. 15, compared to the general rolling tower type structure of FIG. 16, the line management device, which is a mobile high-altitude work method, has the advantage of minimizing the number of workers located at the bottom.

[0064] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the attached drawings, those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention may be implemented in other specific forms without changing its technical concept or essential features. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. Explanation of the symbols

[0065] 110: Frame unit 120: Base Unit 130: Control Unit 140: Grafting module 150: Intermediary 160: Fixed Module 170: Support Unit 180: Pressure fixing module R: Rail D: Indentation RC: Finishing

Claims

Claim 1 A frame unit installed on a rail within the line; a base unit installed below the frame unit for boarding; The apparatus includes an operating unit that provides a driving force to move the frame unit on the rail in conjunction with the rail and the frame unit, wherein the frame unit includes a sliding module installed in conjunction with the rail to enable sliding movement on the frame unit, wherein the operating unit includes a handle module for providing the driving force based on rotation, a gear module for transmitting the driving force based on the rotation of the handle module, and a roller module that contacts the rail and moves the frame unit on the rail through the driving force transmitted from the gear module, wherein the base unit includes a plurality of plate modules and a rotation module that enables at least some of the plate modules to rotate open and close relative to each other, wherein the opening area opened through the rotational opening and closing corresponds to a loading area where a FOUP is located, and further includes a gripping module provided on the frame unit to fix the rotated plate module when the base unit rotates to open. A line management device comprising, wherein the gripping module includes a support body installed on the frame module and an extension body installed from the support body toward the plate module, and the extension body having a contact portion at its end that contacts the plate module. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 In claim 1, the base unit is a line management device that enables the OHT unit to transfer the pod through the opening area to the transfer loading area or to collect the pod from the transfer loading area. Claim 4 delete Claim 5 A line management device according to claim 1, further comprising a fixing module provided on the frame unit and for fixing the rotated plate module when the base unit is rotated and opened, wherein the fixing module comprises a fixing body installed on the frame module and an entry body that is mounted or released from the base unit in a forward and backward manner on the fixing body. Claim 6 In claim 1, the rail includes recessed portions recessed inwardly on both sides, and the sliding module includes a central panel portion installed on the frame unit, a pair of wall portions provided facing upward on both sides of the central panel portion, and a second roller module installed on the inner wall of each of the wall portions, and the sliding module is installed so that the second roller module enters the recessed portion, a line management device. Claim 7 A frame unit installed on a rail within the line; a base unit installed below the frame unit for boarding; The apparatus includes an operating unit that provides a driving force to move the frame unit on the rail by being linked to the rail and the frame unit, wherein the frame unit includes a sliding module installed in conjunction with the rail so as to be movable in a sliding manner on the frame unit, and the operating unit includes a handle module for providing the driving force based on rotation, a gear module for transmitting the driving force based on the rotation of the handle module, and a roller module that contacts the rail and moves the frame unit on the rail through the driving force transmitted from the gear module, wherein the frame unit includes a frame module comprising a horizontal frame module located on the upper part of the base unit and one or more vertical frame modules installed on the upper part of the base unit to intersect the horizontal frame module based on an intersection plane in the height direction, wherein the vertical frame module includes a removal module provided to be in a mounted state or a removed state in the height direction above or below the intersection plane based on the intersection plane, and the frame unit includes the rail A line management device that operates in the above-mentioned detached state to resolve a situation where driving is impossible due to a protruding obstruction on the driving path during driving. Claim 8 In claim 7, the above-mentioned object is a line management device comprising a structure provided on the rail itself as the frame unit travels along the curve section of the rail. Claim 9 In claim 7, the line management device further includes a support unit for preventing a passenger from being ejected from the frame unit, wherein the support unit further includes a support unit installed between the horizontal frame module or the vertical frame module positioned on both sides of the base unit, and wherein the support unit is installed between the frame units positioned to face each other on both sides of the base unit. Claim 10 In claim 9, the line management device wherein the support unit is installed in either a first form installed between the frame units or a second form installed in multiple numbers between the frame units through an intermediate medium.

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