A controllable modular cabin vertical transportation device

Abstract

This invention discloses an adjustable modular compartment vertical transport device, including a main body. When vertically transporting modular compartments, one end of the modular compartment is placed on a moving plate by a forklift and then pushed inward, which can further improve the loading and unloading efficiency of the compartment. At the same time, the connecting block on the sliding block drives the transmission belt to rotate. When the sliding block slides to the other end of the sliding groove, the inclined surface on the sliding block and the inclined surface on the clamping block are pressed together, so that the clamping block slides into the reset groove and compresses the reset spring until it deforms. When the sliding block continues to slide and is misaligned with the clamping block, the elastic potential energy of the reset spring can push the clamping block to automatically reset, so that the clamping block slides back into the sliding groove and clamps and fixes the side wall of the modular compartment through the other end of the clamping block, thereby ensuring the stability of the modular compartment on the placement plate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of cruise ship cabin transportation technology, and in particular to an adjustable modular cabin vertical transportation device. Background Technology

[0002] When building large cruise ships, a large number of prefabricated cabins are required. These prefabricated cabins are large in size, 6 meters long, and 2 meters wide and high. These prefabricated cabins are assembled on land and then transported to the corresponding locations on the ship for installation. The prefabrication method can standardize the manufacturing of cabins and also greatly improve the efficiency of shipbuilding. Currently, in open areas on the ship, prefabricated cabins are directly hoisted to the installation locations on the ship for installation.

[0003] Conventional cabin module loading and unloading platforms are either inefficient or unsafe, have complex structures that cannot meet the tooling requirements of luxury cruise ships, and cause significant structural damage to cabin modules.

[0004] Patent CN111943015A discloses a hoisting device for cabin modules, comprising: a hoisting platform for loading cabin modules; a cabin module guide plate fixedly connected to the hoisting platform to transfer the cabin modules onto the platform deck of the hoisting platform; the cabin module guide plate includes a first steel plate and a second steel plate, which cooperate to form a downward slope; the second steel plate is lower than the platform deck, at least a portion of the platform deck near the cabin module guide plate is fixedly connected to the first end of the first steel plate, the second end of the first steel plate is connected to the first end of the second steel plate, the second end of the first steel plate is lower than the first end of the first steel plate, and the second end of the second steel plate is fixedly connected to at least a portion of the hoisting platform; and a hoisting frame, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the hoisting platform. This invention improves the efficiency of loading and unloading cruise ship cabin modules; it has low construction costs, a simple structure, is easy to transport, has good flexibility, and saves manpower and resources; it is easy to operate and causes minimal damage to the overall structure of the cabin modules.

[0005] However, the structure of this patent is relatively simple. When encountering strong winds or other force majeure factors during the hoisting of the cabin, friction or collision may occur between the cabin and the device, which may cause certain damage to the structure of the cabin. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide an adjustable modular cabin vertical transportation device to solve the problems in the prior art mentioned in the background section.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an adjustable modular vertical transport device, comprising a main body, four mutually symmetrical support columns arranged on the main body, a common top plate installed on the top of the four support columns, four mutually symmetrical lifting rings installed on the top of the top plate, a placement plate arranged on the main body, a moving mechanism arranged on the main body, and a locking mechanism arranged on the main body. The locking mechanism includes a rotating shaft installed on the main body, a limit rod rotatably mounted on the rotating shaft, a fastening component installed on the main body, the fastening component being adapted to the limit rod, and reinforcing rods arranged at the connection points between the support columns and the main body and the top plate.

[0008] The moving mechanism includes two sliding grooves on the placement plate, with sliding blocks slidably installed in the sliding grooves. The same moving plate is installed on the two sliding blocks, and a rubber anti-slip pad is arranged on the top of the moving plate. Two mutually symmetrical clamping mechanisms are arranged on the main body of the device. A transmission groove is opened on the inner wall of the sliding groove, and a rotating gear and a connecting gear are rotatably installed in the transmission groove. The rotating gear and the connecting gear are connected by a transmission belt. The transmission belt is arranged with a number of transmission teeth that are adapted to the rotating gear and the connecting gear. A connecting block is installed on the transmission belt and is mounted on the sliding block.

[0009] The clamping mechanism includes a reset groove on the main body of the device. A C-shaped clamping block is slidably installed in the reset groove. One end of the clamping block extends into the sliding groove. A plurality of reset springs are arranged in the reset groove. One end of the reset spring is installed on the inner wall of the reset groove, and the other end of the reset spring is installed on the clamping block. An inclined surface is provided on the clamping block extending into the sliding groove. An inclined surface corresponding to the inclined surface on the clamping block is provided on the sliding block.

[0010] The main body of the device is provided with a lifting and limiting mechanism, which includes a lifting groove on the placement plate, a lifting block slidably installed in the lifting groove, a rotating groove on the inner wall of the lifting groove, a transmission roller rotatably installed in the rotating groove, two connecting gears installed at both ends of the transmission roller, a toothed groove adapted to the transmission roller on the lifting block, and a roller arranged on the lifting block.

[0011] Preferably, the lifting block is provided with a guide groove, and a guide rod is slidably installed in the guide groove. The guide rod is installed in the lifting groove.

[0012] Preferably, the lifting block has a groove, and the roller is arranged in the groove.

[0013] Preferably, guide grooves are provided on both inner walls of the groove, guide sliders are slidably installed in the guide grooves, and a connecting shaft is installed between the two guide sliders, with the roller rotatably mounted on the connecting shaft.

[0014] Preferably, a top spring is arranged inside the guide groove, with one end of the top spring installed on the inner wall of the guide groove and the other end of the top spring installed on the guide slider.

[0015] Preferably, the clamping block has a buffer groove, a buffer slider is slidably installed in the buffer groove, and a buffer spring is arranged in the buffer groove. One end of the buffer spring is installed on the inner wall of the buffer groove, and the other end of the buffer spring is installed on the buffer slider.

[0016] Preferably, a limiting groove is provided on both inner walls of the buffer groove, and a limiting slider is slidably installed in the limiting groove, and the limiting slider is installed on the buffer slider.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0018] This invention, through its movable and clamping mechanisms, allows for vertical transport of modular compartments. One end of the compartment is placed on a movable platform using a forklift, and then pushed inwards. This causes the movable platform to move two sliding blocks at its bottom along a sliding groove to the other end of the placement platform, further improving loading and unloading efficiency. Simultaneously, the connecting blocks on the sliding blocks drive a transmission belt. As the sliding blocks slide to the other end of the sliding groove, their inclined surfaces press against the inclined surfaces of the clamping blocks, causing the clamping blocks to slide into a reset groove and deform the reset spring. When the sliding blocks continue to slide and become misaligned with the clamping blocks, the elastic potential energy of the reset spring pushes the clamping blocks to automatically reset, allowing them to slide back into the sliding groove. The other end of the clamping blocks then clamps and secures the side wall of the modular compartment, ensuring its stability on the placement platform and preventing structural damage due to friction between the compartment and the equipment during hoisting.

[0019] This invention, through its lifting and limiting mechanism, allows the sliding block to slide along the sliding groove and the transmission belt to rotate. The transmission belt's teeth drive a connecting gear, which in turn drives a transmission roller. Simultaneously, the transmission roller engages with the teeth on the lifting block, causing it to rise vertically along the guide rod. When the lifting block rises and contacts the bottom of the modular compartment, a roller on the top of the lifting block reduces friction between the modular compartment and the lifting block, thus preventing friction between the modular compartment and the lifting block. During the process of moving the compartment into the main body of the device, it gets stuck. When the sliding block moves to the innermost side of the sliding groove, the modular compartment is completely inserted into the main body of the device and stops at the top of the placement plate. The lifting block is fully raised to limit the modular compartment and prevent it from sliding out of the main body of the device. At this time, the limit rod in the locking mechanism can be rotated along the pivot and locked into the buckle to close the opening of the main body of the device, further ensuring the stability of the modular compartment in the main body of the device. After the compartment is installed, the device can be lifted by the lifting ring. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an adjustable modular cabin vertical transport device proposed in this invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the sliding block of an adjustable modular vertical transport device for cabins proposed in this invention.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the clamping block of an adjustable modular vertical transport device for cabins proposed in this invention.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the clamping block and sliding block of an adjustable modular cabin vertical transport device proposed in this invention.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the lifting block and guide rod of an adjustable modular cabin vertical transportation device proposed in this invention.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a top-view cross-sectional structural diagram of the sliding block and clamping block of an adjustable modular vertical transport device for cabins proposed in this invention.

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting block and guide slider structure of an adjustable modular vertical transport device for cabins proposed in this invention.

[0027] Figure 8This invention proposes an adjustable modular vertical transport device. Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0028] Figure 9 This invention proposes an adjustable modular vertical transport device. Figure 3 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point B;

[0029] Figure 10 This invention proposes an adjustable modular vertical transport device. Figure 5 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point C;

[0030] Figure 11 This invention proposes an adjustable modular vertical transport device. Figure 7 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point D;

[0031] Figure 12 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the rotating gear and connecting gear of an adjustable modular vertical transport device proposed in this invention.

[0032] Figure 13 This invention proposes an adjustable modular vertical transport device. Figure 12 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point E in the middle.

[0033] In the picture:

[0034] 1. Main body of the device; 11. Support column; 12. Top plate; 13. Lifting ring; 14. Reinforcing rod; 15. Placement plate;

[0035] 2. Locking mechanism; 21. Buckle; 22. Rotary shaft; 23. Limiting rod;

[0036] 3. Moving mechanism; 31. Moving plate; 32. Sliding block; 33. Anti-slip pad; 34. Sliding groove; 35. Transmission groove; 36. Transmission belt; 37. Rotating gear; 38. Connecting block; 39. Transmission gear;

[0037] 4. Clamping mechanism; 41. Clamping block; 42. Reset groove; 43. Reset spring; 44. Buffer groove; 45. Buffer spring; 46. Limiting slide groove; 47. Limiting slider; 48. Buffering slider;

[0038] 5. Lifting and limiting mechanism; 51. Lifting block; 52. Guide rod; 53. Guide groove; 54. Rotating groove; 55. Transmission roller; 56. Tooth groove; 57. Roller; 58. Connecting shaft; 59. Guide slider; 510. Guide slide groove; 511. Top spring; 512. Connecting gear; 513. Lifting groove; 514. Groove. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments.

[0040] Reference Figure 1-13 An adjustable modular vertical transport device includes a main body 1, four symmetrical support columns 11 arranged on the main body 1, a top plate 12 installed on the top of the four support columns 11, four symmetrical lifting rings 13 installed on the top of the top plate 12, a placement plate 15 arranged on the main body 1, a moving mechanism 3 arranged on the main body 1, and a locking mechanism 2 arranged on the main body 1. The locking mechanism 2 includes a rotating shaft 22 installed on the main body 1, a limit rod 23 rotatably installed on the rotating shaft 22, a buckle 21 installed on the main body 1, the buckle 21 being adapted to the limit rod 23, and reinforcing rods 14 arranged at the connection points between the support columns 11 and the main body 1 and the top plate 12.

[0041] The moving mechanism 3 includes two sliding grooves 34 on the placement plate 15. Sliding blocks 32 are slidably installed in the sliding grooves 34. The same moving plate 31 is installed on the two sliding blocks 32. A rubber anti-slip pad 33 is arranged on the top of the moving plate 31. Two mutually symmetrical clamping mechanisms 4 are arranged on the main body 1. A transmission groove 35 is opened on the inner wall of the sliding groove 34. A rotating gear 37 and a connecting gear 512 are rotatably installed in the transmission groove 35. A transmission belt 36 is connected to the rotating gear 37 and the connecting gear 512. A number of transmission teeth 39 adapted to the rotating gear 37 and the connecting gear 512 are arranged on the transmission belt 36. A connecting block 38 is installed on the transmission belt 36 and is installed on the sliding block 32.

[0042] The clamping mechanism 4 includes a reset groove 42 formed on the main body 1 of the device. A C-shaped clamping block 41 is slidably installed in the reset groove 42. One end of the clamping block 41 extends into the sliding groove 34. A plurality of reset springs 43 are arranged in the reset groove 42. One end of the reset spring 43 is installed on the inner wall of the reset groove 42, and the other end of the reset spring 43 is installed on the clamping block 41. An inclined surface is formed on the clamping block 41 extending into the sliding groove 34. An inclined surface corresponding to the inclined surface on the sliding block 32 is formed on the sliding block 32.

[0043] When vertically transporting modular compartments, one end of the compartment is placed on a moving plate 31 using a forklift, and then pushed inward. This causes the moving plate 31 to slide along the sliding groove 34 to the other end of the placement plate 15, which further improves the loading and unloading efficiency of the compartments. At the same time, the connecting block 38 on the sliding block 32 can drive the transmission belt 36 to rotate. As the sliding block 32 slides to the other end of the sliding groove 34, it can be squeezed by the inclined surface on the sliding block 32 and the inclined surface on the clamping block 41. This allows the clamping block 41 to slide into the reset groove 42 and compress the reset spring 43 until it deforms. When the sliding block 32 continues to slide and is misaligned with the clamping block 41, the elastic potential energy of the reset spring 43 can push the clamping block 41 to automatically reset, thereby allowing the clamping block 41 to slide back into the sliding groove 34. The other end of the clamping block 41 clamps and fixes the side wall of the modular compartment, thus ensuring the stability of the modular compartment on the placement plate 15 and avoiding damage to the compartment structure caused by friction between the compartment and the device during hoisting.

[0044] The main body 1 of the device is provided with a lifting limit mechanism 5. The lifting limit mechanism 5 includes a lifting groove 513 opened on the placement plate 15. A lifting block 51 is slidably installed in the lifting groove 513. A rotating groove 54 is opened on the inner wall of the lifting groove 513. A transmission roller 55 is rotatably installed in the rotating groove 54. Two connecting gears 512 are installed at both ends of the transmission roller 55. A toothed groove 56 adapted to the transmission roller 55 is opened on the lifting block 51. A roller 57 is arranged on the lifting block 51.

[0045] With the lifting and limiting mechanism 5 in place, when the sliding block 32 slides along the sliding groove 34 and the transmission belt 36 rotates, the connecting gear 512 is driven to rotate by the several transmission teeth 39 on the transmission belt 36. The connecting gear 512 then drives the transmission roller 55 to rotate. Simultaneously, the transmission roller 55 meshes with the toothed grooves 56 on the lifting block 51, causing the transmission roller 55 to rise vertically along the guide rod 52. When the lifting block 51 rises and contacts the bottom of the modular compartment, the roller 57 arranged on the top of the lifting block 51 reduces the friction between the modular compartment and the lifting block 51, thereby... To prevent the modular compartment from getting stuck during the process of moving it into the main body 1 of the device, when the sliding block 32 moves to the innermost end of the sliding groove 34, the modular compartment is just fully inserted into the main body 1 of the device and stops at the top of the placement plate 15. The lifting block 51 is fully raised to limit the modular compartment and prevent it from sliding out of the main body 1 of the device. At this time, the limiting rod 23 in the locking mechanism 2 can be rotated along the rotating shaft 22 and the limiting rod 23 can be locked into the buckle 21 to close the opening of the main body 1 of the device. This further ensures the stability of the modular compartment in the main body 1 of the device. After the compartment is installed, the device can be lifted by the lifting ring 13.

[0046] Specifically, in this invention, a guide groove 53 is provided on the lifting block 51, and a guide rod 52 is slidably installed in the guide groove 53. The guide rod 52 is installed in the lifting groove 513.

[0047] Through the cooperation of the guide groove 53 and the guide rod 52, the lifting block 51 can slide along the guide rod 52 through the guide groove 53, thereby guiding and limiting the movement direction of the lifting block 51.

[0048] Specifically, in this invention, the lifting block 51 has a groove 514, and the roller 57 is arranged in the groove 514.

[0049] By cooperating with the groove 514, the roller 57 can rotate within the groove 514, thereby achieving the purpose of restricting the movement of the roller 57.

[0050] Specifically, in this invention, guide grooves 510 are provided on both inner walls of the groove 514, guide sliders 59 are slidably installed in the guide grooves 510, and a connecting shaft 58 is installed between the two guide sliders 59. The roller 57 is rotatably installed on the connecting shaft 58.

[0051] By cooperating with the guide slide 510 and the guide slider 59, the guide slider 59 can slide along the guide slide 510. Through the connecting shaft 58, the roller 57 can rotate between the two guide sliders 59, thus enabling the roller 57 to slide along the guide slide 510 and thereby achieving the purpose of restricting and guiding the movement direction of the roller 57.

[0052] Specifically, in this invention, a top spring 511 is arranged inside the guide groove 510. One end of the top spring 511 is installed on the inner wall of the guide groove 510, and the other end of the top spring 511 is installed on the guide slider 59.

[0053] By using the top spring 511, the guide slider 59 can always be pressed against the inner wall of the guide groove 510. Thus, when the roller 57 contacts the bottom inner wall of the compartment during the lifting process of the lifting block 51, the roller 57 can drive the two guide sliders 59 to slide along the guide groove 510 and compress the top spring 511 until it deforms. This allows for a portion of the roller 57's movement range, thus avoiding direct hard contact between the roller 57 and the bottom of the compartment, and further improving the service life of the roller 57.

[0054] Specifically, in this invention, a buffer groove 44 is provided on the clamping block 41, a buffer slider 48 is slidably installed in the buffer groove 44, a buffer spring 45 is arranged in the buffer groove 44, one end of the buffer spring 45 is installed on the inner wall of the buffer groove 44, and the other end of the buffer spring 45 is installed on the buffer slider 48.

[0055] By cooperating with the buffer slider 48, buffer groove 44, and buffer spring 45, when the buffer slider 48 contacts the side wall of the compartment, it can slide a certain distance along the buffer groove 44 and compress the buffer spring 45 until it deforms. This allows for a certain range of movement for the buffer slider 48. In the event of strong winds or other force majeure factors causing the device to sway in the air, the compartment can move the buffer slider 48 a certain distance along the buffer groove 44, and the elastic potential energy of the buffer spring 45 can cause the buffer slider 48 to automatically reset. This further reduces the friction between the compartment and the device, and further ensures the stability and safety of the compartment during hoisting.

[0056] Specifically, in this invention, limiting grooves 46 are provided on both inner walls of the buffer groove 44, and limiting sliders 47 are slidably installed in the limiting grooves 46. The limiting sliders 47 are installed on the buffer sliders 48.

[0057] By cooperating with the limiting slide groove 46 and the limiting slider 47, the limiting slider 47 can slide along the limiting slide groove 46, thereby limiting the movement range of the buffer slider 48 and guiding the movement direction of the buffer slider 48, thus achieving the purpose of preventing the buffer slider 48 from disengaging from the clamping block 41.

[0058] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present invention, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention, should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An adjustable modular vertical transport device, comprising a main body (1), characterized in that: The main body (1) of the device is provided with four mutually symmetrical support columns (11), and the top of the four support columns (11) is provided with the same top plate (12). The top of the top plate (12) is provided with four mutually symmetrical lifting rings (13). The main body (1) of the device is provided with a placement plate (15). The main body (1) of the device is provided with a moving mechanism (3). The main body (1) of the device is provided with a locking mechanism (2). The locking mechanism (2) includes a rotating shaft (22) installed on the main body (1). A limit rod (23) is rotatably installed on the rotating shaft (22). The main body (1) of the device is provided with a buckle (21). The buckle (21) is adapted to the limit rod (23). A reinforcing rod (14) is provided at the connection between the support column (11) and the main body (1) and the top plate (12). The moving mechanism (3) includes two sliding grooves (34) opened on the placement plate (15). Sliding blocks (32) are slidably installed in the sliding grooves (34). The same moving plate (31) is installed on the two sliding blocks (32). A rubber anti-slip pad (33) is arranged on the top of the moving plate (31). Two mutually symmetrical clamping mechanisms (4) are arranged on the main body (1) of the device. A transmission groove (35) is opened on the inner wall of the sliding groove (34). A rotating gear (37) and a connecting gear (512) are rotatably installed in the transmission groove (35). A transmission belt (36) is connected between the rotating gear (37) and the connecting gear (512). A number of transmission teeth (39) adapted to the rotating gear (37) and the connecting gear (512) are arranged on the transmission belt (36). A connecting block (38) is installed on the transmission belt (36). The connecting block (38) is installed on the sliding block (32). The clamping mechanism (4) includes a reset groove (42) formed on the main body (1) of the device. A C-shaped clamping block (41) is slidably installed in the reset groove (42). One end of the clamping block (41) extends into the sliding groove (34). A plurality of reset springs (43) are arranged in the reset groove (42). One end of the reset spring (43) is installed on the inner wall of the reset groove (42), and the other end of the reset spring (43) is installed on the clamping block (41) and extends into the sliding groove (34). The clamping block (41) inside has an inclined surface, and the sliding block (32) has an inclined surface corresponding to the inclined surface on the clamping block (41). The clamping block (41) has a buffer groove (44), and a buffer slider (48) is slidably installed in the buffer groove (44). A buffer spring (45) is arranged in the buffer groove (44). One end of the buffer spring (45) is installed on the inner wall of the buffer groove (44), and the other end of the buffer spring (45) is installed on the buffer slider (48). The main body (1) of the device is provided with a lifting limit mechanism (5). The lifting limit mechanism (5) includes a lifting groove (513) opened on the placement plate (15). A lifting block (51) is slidably installed in the lifting groove (513). A rotating groove (54) is opened on the inner wall of the lifting groove (513). A transmission roller (55) is rotatably installed in the rotating groove (54). Two connecting gears (512) are installed at both ends of the transmission roller (55). The lifting block (51) is provided with a toothed groove (56) that matches the transmission roller (55). Rollers (57) are arranged on the block (51). The rollers (57) arranged on the top of the lifting block (51) can reduce the friction between the modular compartment and the lifting block (51), thereby preventing the modular compartment from getting stuck in the device body (1) during the process of moving into the device body (1). When the sliding block (32) moves to the innermost end of the sliding groove (34), the modular compartment is just fully entered into the device body (1) and stays on the top of the placement plate (15). The lifting block (51) is fully raised to limit the modular compartment and prevent the modular compartment from sliding out of the device body (1).

2. The adjustable modular cabin vertical transport equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting block (51) is provided with a guide groove (53), and a guide rod (52) is slidably installed in the guide groove (53). The guide rod (52) is installed in the lifting groove (513).

3. The adjustable modular cabin vertical transport equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting block (51) has a groove (514) and the roller (57) is arranged in the groove (514).

4. The adjustable modular cabin vertical transport equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: Guide grooves (510) are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the groove (514). Guide sliders (59) are slidably installed in the guide grooves (510). A connecting shaft (58) is installed between the two guide sliders (59). The roller (57) is rotatably installed on the connecting shaft (58).

5. The adjustable modular cabin vertical transport equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: A top spring (511) is arranged inside the guide groove (510). One end of the top spring (511) is installed on the inner wall of the guide groove (510), and the other end of the top spring (511) is installed on the guide slider (59).

6. The adjustable modular vertical transport equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: Limiting grooves (46) are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the buffer groove (44). Limiting sliders (47) are slidably installed in the limiting grooves (46) and the limiting sliders (47) are installed on the buffer sliders (48).

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