Crawler crane walking safety intelligent early warning method and device

By using the data transmission and display modules at the acquisition and early warning terminals, the position of the crawler crane can be monitored in real time, which solves the safety hazards of crawler cranes traveling on uneven ground, realizes safe travel and early warning, and improves construction safety.

CN116281617BActive Publication Date: 2025-12-12ROAD & BRIDGE INT CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202310267603.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-03-15
Publication Date
2025-12-12
Estimated Expiration
2043-03-15

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Technical Problem

Tracked cranes pose a risk of tipping over when traveling on uneven or soft ground. Operators have difficulty determining whether the road surface has been repaired and compacted, and the risk of sinking is particularly difficult to avoid in complex construction environments.

Method used

The system collects data on the construction area and establishes a safe travel zone through a data acquisition terminal. The data is then displayed and alarmed on the crawler crane's display module via an early warning terminal to ensure that the crawler crane travels within the safe zone. This includes network connectivity of the data acquisition module, transmission unit, and positioning unit, which monitors and warns of the crane exceeding the safe zone in real time.

Benefits of technology

It improves the safety of tracked cranes during travel, and the display module prompts operators to stay within the safe travel area, reducing the occurrence of accidents. People in the vicinity can also receive route information through the receiver to avoid the accident, reducing the risk of people accidentally entering the safe zone.

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Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of crawler crane safety early warning, in particular to a crawler crane walking safety intelligent early warning method and device; the method comprises the following steps: S1: first, the road surface is filled and compacted by the road roller and the filling equipment; S2: the collection module in the collection end collects and records the travel position of the staff to form a safe travel area; S3: the display module in the early warning end displays the data of the second transmission unit and the data of the first positioning unit after integration, and gives an early warning before the crawler crane exceeds the specified safe travel area; the collection end of the present application pre-captures and collects the travelable construction range of the crawler crane, so that the staff can observe through the display module, the crawler crane is strictly controlled to travel within the safe travel area, and timely alarm is given in the case of exceeding the safe travel area, so as to avoid accidents.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of crawler crane safety early warning, in particular to a crawler crane walking safety intelligent early warning method and device. BACKGROUND

[0002] The crawler crane is a self-propelled crane used in high-rise building construction. It is a rotating crane with a movable arm that uses crawler tracks for movement. The crawler crane has a large ground contact area, good mobility, and strong adaptability, allowing it to travel while carrying a load, making it suitable for hoisting operations on construction sites.

[0003] Due to the high height of the crawler crane, there is a risk of rollover when the ground is uneven or soft, causing significant safety hazards. Therefore, according to the safety operation procedures for crawler cranes, the road surface for the crane must be solid and level. Therefore, before the crawler crane enters the construction site, the ground will be leveled and compacted, allowing the crawler crane to travel on the leveled and compacted road surface during the process of entering the construction site.

[0004] However, due to the complex and diverse construction environment, and the fact that the operator on the crawler crane has a limited view of the ground, it is difficult to determine whether the road surface has been leveled and compacted during travel, especially for newly backfilled ground, which is prone to subsidence, causing safety hazards for the crawler crane.

[0005] In view of the above, in order to overcome the above technical problems, the present application provides a crawler crane walking safety intelligent early warning method and device, which solves the above technical problems. SUMMARY

[0006] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the present application provides a crawler crane walking safety intelligent early warning method and device. The present application captures and collects the construction range that the crawler crane can travel through the collection end in advance, so that the staff can observe through the display module, and the crawler crane is strictly controlled within the safe travel area, and timely alarm is given when the safe travel area is exceeded, avoiding accidents.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by the present application to solve its technical problems is as follows: the crawler crane walking safety intelligent early warning method provided by the present application, the steps of which are as follows:

[0008] S1: Before the crawler crane enters the construction site, the staff will first level and compact the road surface using a road roller and earth filling equipment, so that the flatness and solidity of the road surface meet the specification requirements for the crawler crane to travel;

[0009] S2: Then the staff will carry the collection end on the construction pavement after finishing, through the collection module in the collection end, the position of the staff is collected and recorded to form a safe travel area; the collection module integrates the safe travel area into data and transmits to the first transmission unit in the collection end;

[0010] S3: The first transmission unit transmits data to the second transmission unit of the early warning end of the crawler crane; during the process of the crawler crane entering the safe travel area together with the early warning end, the first positioning unit in the early warning end captures the position of the crawler crane; the display module in the early warning end integrates the data of the second transmission unit and the data of the first positioning unit and displays, and gives a warning before the crawler crane exceeds the specified safe travel area;

[0011] In S1-S3, the collection end and the early warning end are connected through a network for data transmission;

[0012] The collection end includes a collection module and a first transmission unit; the collection module is connected with the first transmission unit; the collection module takes a collection device as a carrier, such as a position collection device; the collection module is used for collecting the range of the road surface after finishing;

[0013] The early warning end is installed on the crawler crane; the early warning end includes a display module, a second transmission unit and a first positioning unit; the second transmission unit is connected with the first transmission unit; the second transmission unit is connected with the display module; the first positioning unit is connected with the display module.

[0014] Preferably, the early warning end further includes a marking unit; the marking unit is used for marking the travel route of the crawler crane displayed by the display module; the display module displays the historical travel route of the crawler crane.

[0015] Preferably, the early warning end further includes an input unit; the input unit is connected with the display module; the input unit can input the latest travel route into the display module; the second transmission unit pushes the data displayed by the display module to a receiving end in real time; the receiving end is connected with the early warning end; the receiving end takes an electronic device as a carrier, such as a mobile phone.

[0016] Preferably, the input unit further inputs the departure time of the latest travel route; the receiving end comprises a third transmission unit and a processing module; the processing module is connected with the third transmission unit; the processing module comprises a display unit, a conversion unit and a second positioning unit; the second transmission unit transmits the crawler crane travel speed, the departure time and the position along the travel route to the third transmission unit in real time; the conversion unit in the processing module transmits the data calculation and processing of the third transmission unit and the second positioning unit to the display unit for display.

[0017] Preferably, the processing module reversely transmits the display result of the display unit to the second transmission unit through the third transmission unit; the second transmission unit transmits the data of the display unit to the display module for display.

[0018] Preferably, the early warning end further comprises an extraction unit and a pre-judgment unit; the extraction unit can call the operation action of the crawler crane; the pre-judgment unit can sort and convert the operation action in the extraction unit, derive the operation action rule, and further spread the operation action rule of the crawler crane by the second transmission unit to realize pre-warning.

[0019] Preferably, the extraction unit extracting the parameters of the crawler crane further comprises a boom parameter; the boom parameter comprises a length parameter and a boom opening angle; the extraction unit transmits the boom parameter of the crawler crane to the display module for display after conversion.

[0020] A crawler crane walking safety intelligent early warning device, which is applicable to the crawler crane walking safety intelligent early warning method, comprises a bandage, a base, a steering motor and a warning light; one side of the base is connected with the crawler crane through the bandage, and the other side of the base is fixedly connected with the steering motor; the output shaft of the steering motor is fixedly connected with the warning light.

[0021] The beneficial effects of the present application are as follows:

[0022] 1. The present application can capture and collect the travelable construction range of the crawler crane through the collection end in advance, so that the staff can observe through the display module, so that the crawler crane is strictly controlled to travel in the safe travel area, and timely alarm is given in the case of exceeding the safe travel area, so as to avoid accidents.

[0023] 2. In the process of the crawler crane traveling again, the display module gives a prompt to the operator, so that the operator controls the crawler crane to travel on the usual route after being prompted, greatly improving the safety of the crawler crane in the travel process.

[0024] 3. The second transmission unit in the application will transmit the data displayed by the display module to the receiving end through multiple ways such as air throwing, network transmission or Bluetooth connection, etc., and the receiving end takes the electronic device as the carrier, so that people around the crawler crane with mobile phones will all receive the route information of the crawler crane, thereby avoiding in advance, and also warning the surrounding people to avoid misentry into the route of the crawler crane. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0025] The application will be further described below in combination with the drawings and embodiments.

[0026] Fig. 1 is a method flowchart in the application;

[0027] Fig. 2 is a method block diagram in the application;

[0028] Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram of the device in the application.

[0029] In the figure: bandage 1, base 2, steering motor 3, warning light 4. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] In order to make the technical means, creative features, purposes and effects realized by the application easy to understand, the application will be further described below in combination with specific embodiments.

[0031] As shown in Figs. 1-3 , the connecting mechanism for the corner of the fabricated house, comprising:

[0032] Embodiment 1:

[0033] A crawler crane walking safety intelligent early warning method, the steps of the method are as follows:

[0034] S1: Before the crawler crane enters the construction site, the staff will first fill and compact the road surface through the road roller and filling equipment, so that the flatness and firmness of the road surface meet the specification requirements for the crawler crane to travel;

[0035] S2: Then the staff will carry the collection end on the finished construction road, collect and record the position of the staff through the collection module in the collection end to form a safe travel area; the collection module integrates the safe travel area into data and transmits it to the first transmission unit in the collection end;

[0036] S3: the first transmission unit transmits data to the second transmission unit of the early warning end on the crawler crane; during the process of the crawler crane and the early warning end entering the safe travel area, the first positioning unit in the early warning end captures the position of the crawler crane; the display module in the early warning end displays the data of the second transmission unit and the data of the first positioning unit after integration, and gives a warning before the crawler crane exceeds the specified safe travel area;

[0037] In S1-S3, the collection end and the early warning end are connected through a network for data transmission.

[0038] The collection end includes a collection module and a first transmission unit; the collection module is connected with the first transmission unit; the collection module takes a collection device as a carrier, such as a position collection device; the collection module is used to collect the range of the road surface after finishing;

[0039] The early warning end is installed on the crawler crane; the early warning end includes a display module, a second transmission unit and a first positioning unit; the second transmission unit is connected with the first transmission unit; the second transmission unit is connected with the display module; the first positioning unit is connected with the display module;

[0040] In use, the construction environment is complex and diverse, and the operator on the crawler crane has a long view from the ground, so it is difficult to determine whether the road surface has been finished and compacted during travel, especially for some newly backfilled ground which is prone to subsidence, or at night, thereby causing a safety hazard to the crawler crane travel;

[0041] Therefore, the staff will be based on the track crane plan to carry out construction road and site modification, can be excavator with roller, so as to flatten the construction environment pavement, finally through the level to determine that the pavement meets the specification requirements of the track crane travel, and before the track crane into the construction environment, there will be data collection personnel carrying with the acquisition end of the device into the modified road, the acquisition module will collect the travel route of the collection personnel, the collection personnel can record the travel route into a closed loop, so that the position in the closed loop is the safe moving range, and some obstacles need to be marked, the acquisition module will integrate the range and obstacle marking into the safe travel area, and transmit the safe travel area to the first transmission unit through data transmission, the first transmission unit will transmit the data to the second transmission unit after receiving the data, the second transmission unit will transmit the data directly to the display module, the display module has the functions of display, storage and processing, which can be understood as the performance of the computer, at the same time, the first positioning unit will automatically open after the track crane enters the safe travel area, the first positioning unit will capture the position of the track crane in real time, and transmit the track crane to the display module in real time, the display module will display the safe travel area and the position of the track crane in the same electronic map, in order to improve the accuracy of the track crane in the safe travel area, electronic fence can be installed on the boundary of the safe travel area; the safe travel area of the track crane can be collected in advance through the acquisition end, so that the operator of the track crane will travel in the safe travel area displayed on the display module, and an alarm will be given before the track crane exceeds the safe travel area, so as to give an early warning and avoid accidents.

[0042] The present application can capture and collect the travelable construction range of the track crane in advance through the acquisition end, so that the staff can observe the display module, so that the track crane is strictly controlled to travel in the safe travel area, and an alarm is given in time when the safe travel area is exceeded, so as to avoid accidents.

[0043] In the embodiment, the early warning end further comprises a marking unit; the marking unit is used for marking the traveling route of the crawler crane displayed by the display module; the display module displays the historical traveling route of the crawler crane; in use, the first positioning unit transmits the position information of the crawler crane to the electronic map displayed by the display module in real time, and the marking unit marks the route passed by the crawler crane, so that the historical traveling route of the crawler crane is displayed on the electronic map; the higher the coincidence degree of the historical traveling route of the crawler crane is, the denser the historical traveling route on the display module is, and the darker the color of the traveling route on the display module is, that is, the position frequently traveled by the crawler crane, the road surface is more compact after repeated traveling of the crawler crane, which means that the probability of subsidence in the area is greatly reduced; therefore, the display module gives a prompt to the operator during the traveling process of the crawler crane again, so that the operator controls the crawler crane to travel on the frequently traveled route after receiving the prompt, thereby greatly improving the safety of the crawler crane during the traveling process, and other workers can also perform targeted maintenance according to the frequently traveled route, thereby avoiding the occurrence of unnecessary maintenance caused by large-scale ground maintenance.

[0044] In the embodiment, the early warning end further comprises an input unit; the input unit is connected with the display module; the input unit can input the latest traveling route into the display module; the second transmission unit pushes the data displayed by the display module to the receiving end in real time; the receiving end is connected with the early warning end; the receiving end takes an electronic device as a carrier, for example, a mobile phone; in use, before the crawler crane travels each time, the operator will input the traveling route into the display module through the input unit in advance, and display the latest traveling route, the safe traveling area and the frequently traveled route on the same electronic map; at the same time, the second transmission unit transmits the display data of the display module to the receiving end through multiple ways such as air drop, network transmission or Bluetooth connection; the receiving end takes an electronic device as a carrier, so that people around the crawler crane with a mobile phone will receive the route information of the crawler crane, thereby avoiding the people around the crawler crane from entering the traveling route of the crawler crane, and warning the people around the crawler crane; in order to ensure that the traveling route of the crawler is spread more widely, a voice prompt can be used to remind people around the crawler.

[0045] In the embodiment, the input unit also inputs the departure time of the latest travel route; the receiving end comprises a third transmission unit and a processing module; the processing module is connected with the third transmission unit; the processing module comprises a display unit, a conversion unit and a second positioning unit; the second transmission unit transmits the crawler crane travel speed, the departure time and the position along the travel route to the third transmission unit in real time; the conversion unit in the processing module transmits the data calculation and processing of the third transmission unit and the second positioning unit to the display unit for display; in use, only when the receiving end is located in the safe travel area, the connection between the receiving end and the early warning end is triggered, thereby reducing the operation data of the second transmission unit, and also avoiding invalid information flow; in addition to transmitting the latest travel route to the third transmission unit, the second transmission unit also transmits the crawler crane travel speed, the departure time and the position to the third transmission unit; the processing module receives the data in the third transmission unit and transmits it to the conversion unit; the second positioning unit transmits the position of the receiving end to the conversion unit; the conversion unit converts the position difference between the first positioning unit and the second positioning unit into the distance x between them; the travel speed of the crawler crane is v, so the first positioning unit can reach the second positioning unit in t time according to the travel speed v, and the departure time of the crawler crane is given, thereby accurately judging the time period when the crawler crane passes the position of the second positioning unit; in this way, other construction tasks such as unloading and piling can be arranged in the safe travel area at different times, thereby better rationalizing the construction in multiple aspects and saving time cost; it is worth noting that in order to enable the person holding the receiving end to more intuitively understand the latest state of the second positioning unit and the first positioning unit, the conversion unit transmits the conversion result to the display unit for display.

[0046] Embodiment 2

[0047] The processing module reversely transmits the display result of the display unit to the second transmission unit through the third transmission unit; the second transmission unit transmits the data of the display unit to the display module for display; in use, in the process of switching the receiving end and the early warning end from the unconnected state to the connected state, the second transmission unit and the third transmission unit establish a data transmission channel; after the second transmission unit transmits the crawler crane travel route, the departure time, the travel speed and the position to the conversion unit for conversion and is displayed by the display unit, the processing module transmits the elements displayed by the display unit to the second transmission unit through the third transmission unit, and displays them by the display module, thereby enabling the operator of the crawler crane to observe the obstacle situation on the travel route, and further reducing the safety hazards in multiple aspects.

[0048] Embodiment 3

[0049] The early warning end further comprises an extraction unit and a pre-judgment unit; the extraction unit can call the operation action of the crawler crane; the pre-judgment unit can sort and convert the operation action in the extraction unit, derive the operation action rule, and further spread the operation action rule of the crawler crane by the second transmission unit to realize pre-warning; in use, when the action generated by the crawler crane in the operation process has similarity, for example, the direction of rotation and other parameters of the crawler crane are similar when hoisting an object to another object, so that the extraction unit extracts the operation action of the crawler crane, and the pre-judgment unit analyzes and summarizes the operation action of the crawler crane, thereby forming an operation action memory, and triggering a warning according to the degree of coincidence between the current action and the operation action memory before the next operation action of the crawler crane, for example, the crawler crane returns along the original route after hoisting an object to the destination, so that the pre-judgment unit reminds before the crawler crane returns, and further reminds the surrounding people, and the reminding mode can be transmitted to the receiving end by the second transmission unit or the loudspeaker diffusion mode, further ensuring the construction safety.

[0050] In the embodiment, the extraction unit extracts the parameters of the crawler crane, and the parameters of the crawler crane further include boom parameters; the boom parameters include length parameters and boom opening angles; the extraction unit transmits the boom parameters of the crawler crane to the display module for display after conversion; in use, the length of the boom is fixed, and the angle of the boom can be changed according to the control of the crawler crane, the boom opening angle and the boom length parameter are extracted by the extraction unit, the extraction unit transmits the boom parameters to the display module, the display module has the functions of storing, displaying and processing data, so the display module converts the projection of the boom in the vertical direction through the boom parameters, and simultaneously converts the boom rotation range under the vertical projection, the display module displays the data after conversion through the display module, the larger the inclination angle of the boom, the larger the working radius, the construction personnel generally carry mobile phones, so that the construction personnel or the receiving end falls into the boom activity range to timely alarm and reduce the safety hidden danger under the boom; the display module can also have an alarm function.

[0051] A crawler crane travel safety intelligent early warning device is disclosed. This device is applicable to the aforementioned crawler crane travel safety intelligent early warning method and includes a strap 1, a base 2, a steering motor 3, and a warning light 4. One side of the base 2 is tied to the crawler crane via the strap 1, and the other side of the base 2 is fixedly connected to the steering motor 3. The output shaft of the steering motor 3 is fixedly connected to the warning light 4. In use, the warning light 4 illuminates when the light level is below a preset threshold, scattering out to form a red horizontal line. The warning light 4 is fixedly connected to the four sides of the crawler crane, and the straight line emitted by the warning light 4 forms a warning area to prevent personnel from accidentally entering. The distance emitted by the warning light 4 can be controlled by rotating the steering motor 3, thereby controlling the range of the warning area. The warning light 4 can also be detached via the strap 1.

[0052] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the appendix. Fig. 1 The orientations or positional relationships shown are for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description only, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used to distinguish the description and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0053] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of the invention. Various changes and modifications can be made to the invention without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the present invention as claimed. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A walking safety intelligent early warning method for a caterpillar crane, characterized in that: The steps of the method are as follows: S1: Before the crawler crane enters the construction site, the staff will first fill and compact the road surface with a road roller and filling equipment to make the flatness and firmness of the road surface meet the specification requirements for the crawler crane to travel; S2: Then the staff will carry the collection end on the finished construction road surface, and the collection module in the collection end will collect and record the position of the staff's travel to form a safe travel area; the collection module will integrate the safe travel area into data and transmit it to the first transmission unit in the collection end; S3: The first transmission unit will transmit the data to the second transmission unit of the early warning end on the crawler crane; during the process of the crawler crane entering the safe travel area together with the early warning end, the first positioning unit in the early warning end will capture the position of the crawler crane; the display module in the early warning end will integrate the data of the second transmission unit and the first positioning unit and display it, and give an early warning before the crawler crane exceeds the specified safe travel area; In S1-S3, the collection end and the early warning end are connected through a network for data transmission; The collection end includes a collection module and a first transmission unit; the collection module is connected with the first transmission unit; the collection module takes a collection device as a carrier; the collection module is used for collecting the range of the finished road surface; The early warning end is installed on the crawler crane; the early warning end includes a display module, a second transmission unit and a first positioning unit; the second transmission unit is connected with the first transmission unit; the second transmission unit is connected with the display module; the first positioning unit is connected with the display module; The early warning end further includes a marking unit; the marking unit is used for marking the travel route of the crawler crane displayed by the display module; the display module displays the historical travel route of the crawler crane; The early warning end further includes an input unit; The input unit is connected with the display module; the input unit can input the latest travel route into the display module; The second transmission unit will push the data displayed by the display module to the receiving end in real time; the receiving end is connected with the early warning end; the receiving end takes an electronic device as a carrier; The input unit also inputs the departure time of the latest travel route; the receiving end includes a third transmission unit and a processing module; the processing module is connected with the third transmission unit; the processing module includes a display unit, a conversion unit and a second positioning unit; the second transmission unit will transmit the travel speed, departure time and position of the crawler crane following the travel route to the third transmission unit in real time; the conversion unit in the processing module calculates and processes the data of the third transmission unit and the second positioning unit and transmits it to the display unit for display.

2. The walking safety intelligent early warning method of a caterpillar crane according to claim 1, characterized in that: The processing module will reversely transmit the display result of the display unit to the second transmission unit through the third transmission unit; the second transmission unit will transmit the data of the display unit to the display module for display.

3. The walking safety intelligent early warning method of a caterpillar crane according to claim 1, characterized in that: The early warning end further comprises an extraction unit and a pre-judgment unit; the extraction unit can call the operation action of the crawler crane; the pre-judgment unit can sort and convert the operation action in the extraction unit, derive the operation action rule, and further spread the operation action rule of the crawler crane by the second transmission unit to realize the pre-warning.

4. The walking safety intelligent early warning method of a caterpillar crane according to claim 3, characterized in that: The extraction unit extracts the parameters of the crawler crane, and the parameters further comprise boom parameters; the boom parameters comprise a length parameter and a boom opening angle; the extraction unit transmits the boom parameters of the crawler crane to the display module for display after conversion.

5. A crawler crane traveling safety intelligent early warning device, the device is suitable for the crawler crane traveling safety intelligent early warning method of claim 4, characterized in that: The device comprises a bandage (1), a base (2), a steering motor (3) and a warning light (4); one side of the base (2) is connected with the crawler crane through the bandage (1), and the other side of the base (2) is fixedly connected with the steering motor (3); the output shaft of the steering motor (3) is fixedly connected with the warning light (4).

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