A full-automatic transfer method and system for railway station and loading and unloading area

Abstract

The present application belongs to the technical field of port container loading and unloading operation, and specifically provides a full-automatic handover method and system for railway station and loading and unloading area, wherein the method comprises the following steps: a port station dispatching system sends a request for departure to a loading and unloading yard of a port station to a port safety management system, the port safety management system sends a car receiving condition checking instruction to a port station interlocking system and a yard crane safety monitoring system after receiving the request, and prepares for receiving the car after the checking; the port safety management system sends a request for departure to a railway to the port station dispatching system, the port station dispatching system sends a car receiving command to a port station interlocking system, the port station interlocking system and the port station interlocking system exchange information, the port station interlocking system and the port station interlocking system exchange control information, and thus relevant operation is performed. The train automatic handover is realized, the labor cost is reduced, and the work efficiency and safety are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of port container loading and unloading technology, and more specifically, to a fully automated handover method and system between railway stations and loading and unloading areas. Background Technology

[0002] With the globalization of the world economy, the liberalization of trade, and the integration of the international transportation market, especially with the development of modern logistics, port container transportation, as an important link and key node in the global supply chain, is no longer a traditional enterprise with only single loading, unloading, warehousing and transportation functions, separate from production, trade and transportation. Instead, it has become a catalyst for economic and trade development. Ports can have a huge radiating effect on the surrounding areas and hinterland, promoting regional and even global economic and trade development.

[0003] Against the backdrop of a rapid increase in port throughput, container shipping has brought new challenges to ports. On the one hand, container ships are becoming increasingly larger to meet the demands of global container operations. As ships continue to grow in size, container terminals face a series of challenges in resource scheduling, allocation, and management. On the other hand, with the rapid increase in global port container throughput, improving port market competitiveness has become a primary concern for container ports worldwide, mainly achieved through increasing return on investment and service levels. Given the rapid increase in port business volume, the continuous expansion of production scale, the explosive growth of information in the production process, and the increasing complexity of port production organization, relying on traditional manual decision-making for port production scheduling has become increasingly difficult. Therefore, enabling computers and their tools to complement manual labor in port production scheduling, and realizing port informatization, has become increasingly important. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention addresses the technical problem of low automation in container port production scheduling operations in existing technologies.

[0005] This invention provides a fully automated handover method between railway stations and loading / unloading areas, comprising:

[0006] The port terminal dispatch system sends a request to the port safety management system to dispatch a vehicle to the port terminal loading and unloading yard. After receiving the request, the port safety management system issues a vehicle reception condition check instruction to the port terminal interlocking system and the yard crane safety monitoring system. Once the check is passed, the system prepares to receive the vehicle.

[0007] The port safety management system sends a request to the port station dispatching system to dispatch a train to the railway. The port station dispatching system then issues a train reception command to the port station interlocking system. The port station interlocking system and the port station interlocking system exchange information to determine the train reception route and open the train reception signal.

[0008] Preferably, after loading and unloading are completed, the port safety management system sends a departure preparation request to the port station interlocking system, the yard crane safety monitoring system, etc. After each system completes the inspection, it sends a receipt to the port safety management information system. After the departure preparation inspection is completed, the port safety management system sends a request to the port station dispatching system to send the train to the railway.

[0009] Preferably, when the port station dispatching system sends a request to the port safety management system to dispatch a train to the port station loading and unloading yard, it simultaneously sends the train number, car number, container numbers of each car, and cargo information to the port safety management system.

[0010] Preferably, the harbor station dispatch system sends a request to the port safety management system to dispatch vehicles to the port station loading and unloading yard, and the port safety management system, the port station interlocking system, and the yard crane safety monitoring system complete the condition judgment according to the request requirements;

[0011] If the condition is met, the port safety management system sends an approval request receipt to the port terminal dispatch system. The port terminal interlocking system opens the access control system to prepare for receiving the vehicle. After confirming that the access control system is open and locked, the system processes the vehicle receiving route and notifies the port terminal that the vehicle receiving route is ready.

[0012] Preferably, after the train enters the port station track, the port station interlocking system sends a message indicating that the train reception operation has been completed to the port safety management system.

[0013] The port station signal is closed, the departure signal at the harbor station turns red, the port station interlocking system sends a door closing request to the access control system, the access control closes, and the train reception is completed; control of the port station interlocking system is returned to the port safety management system, and this train reception and departure operation is completed.

[0014] Preferably, after the loading and unloading operations at the port station are completed, the port safety management system sends a preparation instruction to the port station interlocking system and the yard crane safety monitoring system for departure to the railway. After the port station interlocking system and the yard crane safety monitoring system complete the inspection, they send a receipt to the port safety management information system. After the departure preparation inspection is completed, the port safety management system sends a request to the harbor station dispatching system for departure to the railway, and at the same time sends the train number, car number, container numbers of each car, and cargo information to the harbor station dispatching system.

[0015] Preferably, after the port safety management system obtains the acceptance receipt from the harbor station dispatch system, the port safety management system notifies the port station interlocking system to process the departure route. The port station interlocking system controls the switches, signals, track circuits, and access control, and at the same time establishes an information exchange channel with the harbor station interlocking system to check the interlocking conditions within the port station. Simultaneously, it sends an opening command to the access control system. After a safety check, the access control system opens and locks the access control, checks that the crane is in a safe locked state, and processes the departure route.

[0016] Preferably, the harbor station dispatching system issues a train receiving command to the harbor station interlocking system, and the harbor station interlocking system exchanges information with the port station interlocking system to determine the train receiving route and open the train receiving signal;

[0017] After the port station interlocking system checks and obtains approval from the harbor station signal interlocking system, the departure signal is opened, and the train departs according to the port station signal. The train then passes the exit signal to enter the harbor station.

[0018] Preferably, after the last car of the train passes the access control system, the port station interlocking system will check the track clearance and the clearance status of the train. If the train has cleared, the port station interlocking system will activate the access control system, close and lock the doors, and send a departure completion report to the port safety management system.

[0019] After the port safety management system completes the information verification, it notifies the yard crane safety monitoring system to unlock, and the port station resumes normal loading and unloading operations.

[0020] The present invention also provides a fully automated handover system between railway stations and loading / unloading areas. The system is used to realize a fully automated handover method between railway stations and loading / unloading areas, including: a harbor station dispatching system, a port safety management system, a port station interlocking system, a yard crane safety monitoring system, and a harbor station interlocking system.

[0021] The port terminal dispatch system sends a request to the port safety management system to dispatch a vehicle to the port terminal loading and unloading yard. After receiving the request, the port safety management system issues a vehicle reception condition check instruction to the port terminal interlocking system and the yard crane safety monitoring system. Once the check is passed, the system prepares to receive the vehicle.

[0022] The port safety management system sends a request to the port station dispatching system to dispatch a train to the railway. The port station dispatching system then issues a train reception command to the port station interlocking system. The port station interlocking system and the port station interlocking system exchange information to determine the train reception route and open the train reception signal.

[0023] Beneficial Effects: This invention provides a fully automated handover method and system between railway stations and loading / unloading areas. The method includes: the harbor station dispatching system sending a request to the port safety management system to dispatch a train to the port station loading / unloading yard; upon receiving the request, the port safety management system issuing a train reception condition check instruction to the port station interlocking system and the yard crane safety monitoring system; and preparing to receive the train after the check is passed. The port safety management system then sends a request to the harbor station dispatching system to dispatch a train to the railway; the harbor station dispatching system issues a train reception command to the harbor station interlocking system; the harbor station interlocking system and the port station interlocking system exchange information, generate a train reception route, and open the train reception signal. The harbor station interlocking system and the port station interlocking system exchange control information to achieve interoperability. An information exchange circuit is set up between the two interlocking systems. By checking the train reception and dispatch conditions and track occupancy in their respective areas, the system generates a relevant route when the train reception and dispatch conditions are met, thereby carrying out the relevant operations. By utilizing existing positioning and detection technologies, railway line resources and port loading and unloading area line resources can be rationally allocated and coordinated to achieve automatic train handover, reduce labor costs, and improve work efficiency and safety. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 Information flow diagram of the fully automated handover method between railway stations and loading / unloading areas provided by the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the fully automated handover method between railway stations and loading / unloading areas provided by the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0027] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment of the invention provides a fully automated handover method between railway stations and loading / unloading areas, including two main scenarios:

[0028] 1. The harbor station dispatches vehicles to the port loading and unloading yard, and the port station receives the vehicles. Details are as follows:

[0029] When the port station dispatch system sends a request to the port safety management system to dispatch a train to the port station loading and unloading yard, it also sends the train number, car number, container numbers of each car, and cargo information to the port safety management system.

[0030] Upon receiving the request, the port safety management system issues a vehicle reception condition inspection instruction to the port station interlocking system and the yard crane safety monitoring system, and the yard crane loading and unloading operations on the site loading and unloading line cease and are locked.

[0031] The port safety management system, port station interlocking system, and yard crane safety monitoring system complete the condition judgment according to the instructions, that is, they send the instructions back to the port safety management information system. If each system has completed the preparation for receiving the vehicle, the port safety management system sends an approval request acknowledgment to the harbor station dispatching system, notifying the port station interlocking system to prepare for receiving the vehicle. The interlocking system opens the access control system, checks that the access control system is open and locked, and then processes the vehicle receiving route, notifying the harbor station that the vehicle receiving route is ready.

[0032] Once the harbor station's dispatching system receives the port station's approval for train reception, it issues a departure dispatching order to the harbor station's interlocking system. The harbor station's interlocking system then generates a departure route and establishes an information exchange channel with the port station's interlocking system. The port station processes the train reception route, checks the access control systems for open and locked states, and ensures the yard cranes are in a safe and locked state. If the reception route conditions are met, the port station notifies the harbor station that the reception route is complete, the harbor station's departure signal is released, and the train departs, passing through the access control system and entering the port station.

[0033] Once the train enters the port station track and comes to a complete stop, the port station interlocking system sends a message to the port safety management system indicating that the train reception operation is complete. The port station signals are closed, the departure signal at the harbor station turns red, and the port station interlocking system sends a door-closing command to the access control system. The access control system closes, and the train reception is complete. Control of the port station interlocking system is then returned to the port safety management system. With this train reception and departure operation complete, the port safety management system notifies the yard crane safety monitoring system to release the interlocks, and the port station returns to its yard loading and unloading operation mode.

[0034] 2. The port station's loading and unloading yard dispatches trains to the railway. Details are as follows:

[0035] After the loading and unloading operations at the port station are completed, the port safety management system sends a preparation instruction to the port station interlocking system, yard crane safety monitoring system, etc., to prepare for departure to the railway. After each system completes its inspection, it sends a receipt to the port safety management information system, indicating that the departure preparation inspection has been completed.

[0036] Once departure preparations are complete, the port safety management system sends a request to the port station dispatch system to dispatch the train to the railway. Simultaneously, it sends the train number, car number, container numbers for each carriage, and cargo information to the port station dispatch system and the freight system.

[0037] Once the port safety management system obtains the acceptance receipt from the harbor station dispatch system, it notifies the port station interlocking system to process the departure route. The port station interlocking system controls the switches, signals, track circuits, access control, etc., and establishes an information exchange channel with the harbor station interlocking system to check the interlocking conditions within the port station. At the same time, it sends an opening command to the access control system. After a safety check, the access control system opens and locks the access control, checks that the crane is in a safe locked state, and then processes the departure route.

[0038] The harbor station dispatching system issues a train reception command to the harbor station interlocking system. The harbor station interlocking system exchanges information with the port station interlocking system to determine the train reception route and open the reception signal. After the port station interlocking system checks and confirms the harbor station signal interlocking system's approval, it opens the departure signal. The train departs according to the port station signals (SII-1, SII-II, XII-1, XII-II), and the train passes the exit signal to enter the harbor station.

[0039] After the last car of the train passes the access control system, the port station interlocking system will check the track clearance and vehicle clearance status. If the train has cleared, the port station interlocking system will activate the access control system, close and lock the doors, and send a departure completion report to the port safety management system. After the port safety management system completes the information verification, it will notify the yard crane safety monitoring system to unlock, and the port station will resume normal loading and unloading operations.

[0040] Once the train departs from the port station, the port station will revert to its original loading and unloading mode.

[0041] In this embodiment of the invention, an interlocking system is installed at the harbor station, named the harbor station interlocking system. An interlocking system is also installed at the port station within the port's enclosed area, named the port station interlocking system.

[0042] The interlocking system of the harbor station exchanges control information with the interlocking system of the port station to achieve interoperability of control information. An information exchange circuit is set up between the two interlocking systems. By checking the receiving and dispatching conditions and track occupancy in each range, the relevant route is arranged when the receiving and dispatching conditions are met, so as to carry out relevant operations.

[0043] The following section further elaborates on the fully automated handover method between railway stations and loading / unloading areas using two operating modes:

[0044] (1) Train Reception and Departure Mode: (Taking the port station as an example) After the port station dispatching system issues a departure request, the port station safety management system receives the departure request and notifies the yard crane safety monitoring system to stop on-site loading and unloading and yard crane operations. After receiving the yard crane safety interlocking signal from the yard crane safety monitoring system, the port safety management system notifies the port station interlocking system to process the reception route, controls the switches, signals, and track circuits, opens the access gates, processes the reception route, and sends a reception route preparation signal to the port station interlocking system. After receiving the reception preparation signal from the port station interlocking system, the port station interlocking system processes the departure route, opens the departure signal, and the train and its carriages leave the port station and enter the port station according to the signal display. The train reception operation is completed. (The operation process of the port station issuing a departure request is the reverse of this operation process).

[0045] (2) Loading and unloading operation mode: After the port station completes the vehicle receiving and dispatching operation, the access control is closed, the interlocking is handed over to the control, the port safety management system notifies the yard crane safety monitoring system to unlock, and the port automated yard crane and container vehicle can start normal operation.

[0046] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment of the invention also provides a fully automated handover system between railway stations and loading / unloading areas. This system is used to implement the aforementioned fully automated handover method between railway stations and loading / unloading areas, including: a harbor station dispatching system, a port safety management system, a port station interlocking system, a yard crane safety monitoring system, and a harbor station interlocking system.

[0047] The port terminal dispatch system sends a request to the port safety management system to dispatch a vehicle to the port terminal loading and unloading yard. After receiving the request, the port safety management system issues a vehicle reception condition check instruction to the port terminal interlocking system and the yard crane safety monitoring system. Once the check is passed, the system prepares to receive the vehicle.

[0048] The port safety management system sends a request to the port station dispatching system to dispatch a train to the railway. The port station dispatching system then issues a train reception command to the port station interlocking system. The port station interlocking system and the port station interlocking system exchange information to determine the train reception route and open the train reception signal.

[0049] The fully automated handover system between railway stations and loading / unloading areas has the following functions:

[0050] (1) The harbor station dispatching system and the port safety management system complete the dispatching information exchange.

[0051] (2) The interlocking system of the bay station and the interlocking system of the port station exchange interlocking level control information.

[0052] (3) The access control system opens and closes the doors according to the port station interlocking command, and the port station interlocking system collects the opening and closing information of the access control system.

[0053] (4) The port station dispatching system includes the port station interlocking system; the port safety management information system includes the port station interlocking system and the yard crane safety monitoring system.

[0054] (5) The port station interlocking system controls and supervises the port station signals, track sections, turnouts and access control systems.

[0055] It should be noted that the descriptions of each embodiment in the above embodiments have different focuses. For parts that are not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0056] Although preferred embodiments of the invention have been described, those skilled in the art, upon learning the basic inventive concept, can make other changes and modifications to these embodiments. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including both the preferred embodiments and all changes and modifications falling within the scope of the invention.

[0057] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this invention without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, if these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this invention and their equivalents, this invention also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A fully automated handover method between railway stations and loading / unloading areas, characterized in that, include: The port terminal dispatch system sends a request to the port safety management system to dispatch a vehicle to the port terminal loading and unloading yard. After receiving the request, the port safety management system issues a vehicle reception condition check instruction to the port terminal interlocking system and the yard crane safety monitoring system. Once the check is passed, the system prepares to receive the vehicle. The port safety management system, port station interlocking system, and yard crane safety monitoring system complete condition judgments according to instructions; If the condition is met, the port safety management system sends an approval request receipt to the port station dispatching system. The port station interlocking system opens the access control system to prepare for receiving the train. After confirming that the access control system is open and locked, the system processes the train reception route and notifies the port station interlocking system that the train reception route is ready. The train then passes through the access control system and enters the port station. Once the train enters the port station track, the port station interlocking system sends a message to the port safety management system indicating that the train reception operation has been completed. The port station signal is closed, the departure signal at the harbor station turns red, the port station interlocking system sends a door-closing command to the access control system, the access control is closed, and the train reception is completed; control of the port station interlocking system is returned to the port safety management system, and this train reception and departure operation is completed. After loading and unloading are completed, the port safety management system sends a departure preparation instruction to the port station interlocking system and the yard crane safety monitoring system. After each system completes its inspection, it sends a receipt to the port safety management information system. After the departure preparation inspection is completed, the port safety management system sends a request to the port station dispatching system to send the train to the railway. The port station dispatching system issues a receiving command to the port station interlocking system. The port station interlocking system and the port station interlocking system exchange information, determine the receiving route, and open the receiving signal. With the consent of the port station signal interlocking system, the port station interlocking system opens the departure signal, and the train departs according to the port station signal, passing the exit signal to enter the port station.

2. The fully automated handover method between railway stations and loading / unloading areas according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the port station dispatch system sends a request to the port safety management system to dispatch a train to the port station loading and unloading yard, it also sends the train number, car number, container numbers of each car, and cargo information to the port safety management system.

3. The fully automated handover method between railway stations and loading / unloading areas according to claim 1, characterized in that, After the loading and unloading operations at the port station are completed, the port safety management system sends a preparation instruction to the port station interlocking system and the yard crane safety monitoring system to prepare for departure to the railway. After the port station interlocking system and the yard crane safety monitoring system complete their checks, they send a receipt to the port safety management information system. After the departure preparation check is completed, the port safety management system sends a request to the harbor station dispatching system to depart to the railway, and at the same time sends the train number, car number, container numbers of each car, and cargo information to the harbor station dispatching system.

4. The fully automated handover method between railway stations and loading / unloading areas according to claim 3, characterized in that, Once the port safety management system obtains the acceptance receipt from the harbor station dispatch system, it notifies the port station interlocking system to process the departure route. The port station interlocking system controls the switches, signals, track circuits, and access control systems, while simultaneously establishing an information exchange channel with the harbor station interlocking system to check the interlocking conditions within the port station. At the same time, it sends an opening command to the access control system. After a safety check, the access control system opens and locks the access control system, confirming that the crane is in a safe locked state, and then processes the departure route.

5. The fully automated handover method between railway stations and loading / unloading areas according to claim 1, characterized in that, After the last car of the train passes the access control system, the port station interlocking system will check the track clearance and the clearance status of the train. If the train has been cleared, the port station interlocking system will activate the access control system, close and lock the doors, and send a departure completion report to the port safety management system. After the port safety management system completes the information verification, it notifies the yard crane safety monitoring system to unlock, and the port station resumes normal loading and unloading operations.

6. A fully automated handover system between railway stations and loading / unloading areas, characterized in that, The system is used to implement the fully automated handover method between railway stations and loading / unloading areas as described in any one of claims 1-5, including: a harbor station dispatching system, a port safety management system, a port station interlocking system, a yard crane safety monitoring system, and a harbor station interlocking system; The port terminal dispatch system sends a request to the port safety management system to dispatch a vehicle to the port terminal loading and unloading yard. After receiving the request, the port safety management system issues a vehicle reception condition check instruction to the port terminal interlocking system and the yard crane safety monitoring system. Once the check is passed, the system prepares to receive the vehicle. The port safety management system sends a request to the port station dispatching system to dispatch a train to the railway. The port station dispatching system then issues a train reception command to the port station interlocking system. The port station interlocking system and the port station interlocking system exchange information to determine the train reception route and open the train reception signal.

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