Tipper box arrangement, tipper box and mining vehicle for a vehicle

Abstract

A tipping bin arrangement (50) for a tipping bin (3) for releasing material that can be jammed from the tipping bin, the tipping bin comprising an interior surface (31) defined by a construction having a lower surface (32), opposing side walls (33, 34) and a front wall (35). The tipping bin arrangement comprises a movable surface member (51) arranged on or forming part of the interior surface of the tipping bin and arranged to be movable from a first position to a second position inside the tipping bin at least when the tipping bin is being tipped.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a tipper container arrangement for vehicles (such as mining vehicles). The invention also relates to a tipper container. Furthermore, this invention relates to a mining vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Machines such as haul trucks or hauling machines are used in various industries to transport or move materials from one location to another.

[0003] Truck beds or tipper boxes are commonly used, for example, in the mining industry to haul materials. Mining vehicle tipper boxes are used in mining applications to transport materials from loading points to different dumping locations. Tipper boxes are mounted on vehicles to hold materials during transport. These tipper boxes are tilted upwards to dump the material. Typically, excavators, loaders, etc., are used to load this type of tipper box.

[0004] In many applications, material often gets stuck inside the tipper when an operator tilts it to dump it. The material remaining inside the tipper after dumping is called "carryback" (e.g., because the tipper wasn't fully unloaded, the stuck material is "sent back" to the loading location along with the tipper that should have been emptied). The interaction between the towed material and the tipper's interior can also cause jamming or carryback problems. The complex shape of the tipper can exacerbate carryback problems. For example, in embodiments where a low height of the vehicle with the tipper is necessary, such as in mining applications, the tipper shape may be complex. In mining vehicles, wheel sizes can be quite large, which can influence the tipper's shape. In some embodiments, the tipper surface may also include a housing structure for the vehicle wheels.

[0005] Previously, attempts were made to address the worst-case scenario of the feed-back problem, such as using a top-out box, emptying the box with an excavator, or cleaning it. The disadvantage of a top-out box is that it is smaller than a normal box, thus reducing the efficiency of load transfer. The disadvantage of emptying the box with an excavator is that the excavator may damage the box due to excessive wear. The disadvantage of cleaning the box is that there may not be enough water available at the operating site (e.g., in a mine) for cleaning. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to mitigate the aforementioned disadvantages.

[0007] According to a first aspect, the present invention provides a tipping bucket arrangement for releasing potentially jammed material from the tipping bucket, the tipping bucket including an inner surface defined by a configuration having a lower surface, opposing sidewalls, and a front wall.

[0008] According to the present invention, the tipping bucket arrangement includes a movable surface component disposed on or forming part of the inner surface of the tipping bucket, and the movable surface component is arranged such that, at least when the tipping bucket is tilted, the movable surface component is capable of moving from a first position to a second position inside the tipping bucket.

[0009] According to a second aspect, the present invention provides a tipping box for a vehicle. The tipping box includes a tipping box arrangement for releasing potentially jammed material from the tipping box.

[0010] According to a third aspect, the present invention provides a mining vehicle. The mining vehicle includes a tipping container with a tipping container arrangement for releasing potentially jammed material from the container.

[0011] The technical effect is that by arranging a movable surface component inside the tipping bucket, which can move from a first position to a second position depending on the movement of the tipping bucket (at least when the tipping bucket is tilted), material that may be stuck is released from the interior of the tipping bucket. This means that by including the tipping bucket arrangement according to this disclosure, the amount of material "returned" is reduced, and the material conveying efficiency is increased.

[0012] The features of the tipper container arrangement, the tipper container, and the mining vehicle are as described in the independent claims.

[0013] Some other embodiments are characterized by what is set forth in the remaining claims. Embodiments of the invention are also disclosed in the description and drawings of this patent application. The inventive scope of this patent application may also be defined in ways other than those defined in the appended claims. The inventive scope may also be formed by several separate inventions, particularly if the invention is examined from the perspective of explicit or implicit sub-tasks or from the perspective of the derived interests or groups of interests. From the perspective of individual inventive concepts, some of the limitations contained in the appended claims may then be unnecessary. Within the scope of the basic inventive concept, features of different embodiments of the invention can be applied to other embodiments.

[0014] In one embodiment of the tipper container arrangement, a support member is further included, disposed between the tipper container structure and the movable surface member, for operatively engaging the movable surface member to the tipper container structure. The advantage of this is that the movable surface member can be positioned appropriately within the tipper container. It can be a modification of an existing tipper container or can be arranged as a feature of a new tipper container.

[0015] In one embodiment of this arrangement, a first end of the support member is arranged to connect to the tipping container at a horizontal distance vertically upward from the horizontal height of the movable surface member, and the movable support member is arranged to connect to a second end of the support member. The advantage of this arrangement is that it allows for a suitable operating principle. The arrangement can be used according to the movement of the tipping container, or by gravity.

[0016] In one embodiment of this arrangement, the movable surface component can be configured to be positioned in a first location in or near a corner region inside the tipping bucket, such as the corner region between the lower surface and a wall extending upward from the lower surface. One advantage of this is that material that easily gets stuck in the corner region of the tipping bucket now accumulates on the movable surface component. By moving the movable surface component, the material can be easily released from the tipping bucket. This effectively reduces material "return".

[0017] In one embodiment of this arrangement, the support components may include one or more of the following components: plate components, rod components, tube components, belt components, chain components, wire components, rope components, wire rope components, or spring components. This provides a large number of options for different embodiments of this arrangement.

[0018] In one embodiment of this arrangement, the support member can be movably arranged on the tipping bucket structure. Depending on the embodiment and the user's needs, this arrangement can be made movable using a movable support member. In one embodiment of this arrangement, the support member can be pivotally arranged on the tipping bucket structure via a joint, such as a hinge. The advantage of this is that the direction of movement of the support member can be controlled by the pivot joint. This can be, for example, parallel to the tipping bucket's pivot axis during tipping.

[0019] In one embodiment of this arrangement, the movable surface component can be pivotally mounted on the support component via a joint, such as a second hinge. The advantage of this is that the surface component can be arranged to contact and sweep across the interior surface of the tipper during movement from a first position to a second position. The contact between the movable surface component and different interior surfaces of the tipper can be adapted to the pivotally movable joint between the support component and the movable surface component. Furthermore, in the first position, a suitable position adjacent to the lower surface can be achieved at a first portion of the movable surface component.

[0020] In one embodiment of this arrangement, the movable surface component can be arranged to move from a first position to a second position by gravity in response to the movement of the tipping bucket, for example, as it is tilted. The advantage of this is that no additional actuators or complex mechanisms are required for the operation of the arrangement. The arrangement can be simply configured to be movable in response to the movement of the tipping bucket, for example, when the tipping bucket is tilted. The movable surface component can be arranged to move back from the second position to the first position when the tipping bucket moves from the tilting position back to (i.e., lowered to) the transport position.

[0021] In one embodiment of this arrangement, a moving device, actuator, or biasing device (such as a spring mechanism) can be arranged to enhance the movement of the movable surface component from a first position to a second position. This has the advantage that the movement of this arrangement can be achieved independently of the movement of the tipping bucket. This also ensures the movement of the movable surface component from the first position to the second position and from the second position back to the first position. The actuator can be arranged to vibrate the movable surface component or support component to enhance the release of material from the tipping bucket.

[0022] In one embodiment of this arrangement, the support member can be a rigid member or a flexible member. The advantage of a rigid support member is that the distance from the first end of the support member to the second end and further to the movable surface member can be maintained at a predetermined value. The advantage of a flexible support member is that the arrangement can be constructed as a simple structure. This can be achieved, for example, by connecting the movable surface member and the support member or support structure without hinges.

[0023] In one embodiment of this arrangement, the arrangement may include multiple support components or support members and / or movable surface components (51). One advantage of doing so is that it allows for a variety of different configurations for different types of tipper boxes or for different locations within the tipper box. Another advantage is that this allows for easy modification of the arrangement.

[0024] In one embodiment of a dump box for a vehicle, in a first position, a movable surface member can be arranged to cover an opening in the inner surface of the dump box, and in a second position of the movable surface member, the opening in the inner surface of the dump box is open, i.e., not covered. The advantage of this is that when the movable surface member is in the second position, i.e., not covering the opening in the inner surface of the dump box, the opening can enhance the removal of material from the dump box.

[0025] The present invention and its embodiments can generally be used with towing vehicles, and specifically with mining vehicles.

[0026] It should be understood that the aspects and embodiments of the present invention described above can be used in any combination with each other. Multiple aspects and embodiments can be combined together to form another embodiment of the present invention. Attached Figure Description

[0027] The accompanying drawings, included to provide a further understanding of the invention and forming part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and, together with the description, help explain the principles of the invention. In the drawings:

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic side view of an embodiment of a vehicle with the tipper box in the first position.

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic side view of an embodiment of a vehicle with the tipper box in the second tilted position, i.e., in the tilted position.

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of a tipper box in the first position, which includes an embodiment with a tipper box return prevention arrangement.

[0031] Figure 4 The embodiment of the tipping box in the first position is along Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the longitudinal section taken along line IV-IV, showing an embodiment with an arrangement to prevent the tipper box from returning.

[0032] Figure 5 An embodiment of a tipping box in an inclined position between the first and second positions. Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the longitudinal section taken along line IV-IV, showing an embodiment with an arrangement to prevent the tipper box from returning.

[0033] Figure 5a yes Figure 5 A detailed schematic diagram of A.

[0034] Figure 6 The embodiment of the tipping box in the second position, i.e., the tilted position, along Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the longitudinal section taken along line IV-IV, showing an embodiment with an arrangement to prevent the tipper box from returning.

[0035] Figure 7 The embodiment of the tipping box in the first position is along Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the longitudinal section taken by line IV-IV, which includes a second embodiment with a tipper box return prevention arrangement, and

[0036] Figure 8 The embodiment of the tipping box in the second position, i.e., the tilted position, along Figure 3A schematic diagram of the longitudinal section taken by line IV-IV, which includes a second embodiment of the tipper box return prevention arrangement.

[0037] In the accompanying drawings, some embodiments are shown in a simplified manner for clarity. Similar parts are identified by the same reference numerals in the drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0038] Mining vehicles can be mining machinery or construction machinery, and can be, for example, loading machines, conveyor vehicles, loader machines, tractor machines, or dump trucks. Mining vehicles can be operated autonomously, semi-autonomously, or manually to move materials from one location on the site to another on the site, or to another location far from the site. The site can be, for example, part of a mine, construction site, road construction site, landfill, quarry, forest, or any other type of site.

[0039] Figure 1 and Figure 2 The diagram depicts a mining vehicle 1 used for hauling or transporting materials. The mining vehicle 1 includes a frame 11 and a prime mover, such as an engine operatively connected to drive wheels 12 to propel the machine. The mining vehicle 1 can use any type of machine propulsion and transmission mechanism, including hydrostatic drives, electric drives, or mechanical drives. The vehicle 1 may include a cab 13, which an operator can physically occupy and provide input to control the machine. The cab 13 may include one or more input devices (not shown) through which the operator can issue commands to control the machine's propulsion and steering, as well as the tipping of the bucket body 3. In one embodiment, the vehicle 1 may be cabless, i.e., a cabless vehicle, for example when the vehicle is an autonomously moving vehicle.

[0040] The term "dumping box" is used in the following text, but it can be any of the following: truck bed, or payload container, or dumping body, or dumping box, or bed, or pallet.

[0041] The tipping bucket 3 can be pivotally mounted on the frame 11 and is configured to carry materials. The tipping bucket can be arranged on the frame 11 and is configured to pivot relative to the pivot axis 37.

[0042] The internal surface 31 of the tipping bucket 3 can have one of many different configurations. The internal surface 31 can be defined by a configuration having a lower surface 32, opposing sidewalls 33, 34, and a front wall 35. An actuator 41, such as a hydraulic cylinder, can extend between the frame 11 and the tipping bucket body 3. This actuator can be actuated to tilt the tipping bucket, thereby dumping material from the tipping bucket 3 as needed. Figure 1 In this embodiment, the tipping container is in the first position, i.e., the towing position. Figure 2 In one embodiment, the tipping bucket is in the second position, i.e., the tilting position. Figure 2 In one embodiment, the tipper box can be arranged to pivot relative to a pivot axis 37, which can be arranged in a direction intersecting the main direction of movement M of the vehicle 1. Thus, material can be dumped from the rear 38 of the tipper box 3. In another embodiment, the pivot axis can be parallel to the main direction of movement M of the vehicle. Thus, by pivoting the tipper box relative to the pivot axis to tilt the tipper box, material can be dumped from one side of the side wall of the tipper box.

[0043] The shape of the tipping box can be arranged according to the described embodiment. Figure 3 In some embodiments, the tipper box may have an internal shape defined, for example, by the vehicle and its intended use. For instance, space requirements for vehicle wheels and wheel space may limit the tipper box's payload space. Furthermore, the tipper box's height may be limited, especially in underground mining environments. Optimizing the payload space for the tipper box can result in a fairly complex internal design. Figure 3In one embodiment, the tipper box 3 may be intended for use as a tipper box in a mining vehicle. In one embodiment, the lower surface 32 of the inner surface 31 of the tipper box 3 may be arranged on the middle portion 40 of the tipper box. The lower surface 32 may extend across the width of the tipper box. The middle portion 40 may be arranged between the front portion 36 and the rear portion 38 of the tipper box 3. From the front side of the lower surface 32, a wall 312 extending from the lower surface 32 in a predominantly vertical direction may be arranged. An edge portion 313 may be arranged between the lower surface 32 and the wall 312. The wall 312 may be arranged to extend a portion of the height of the tipper box. The wall 312 may be arranged to extend across the width of the tipper box between side walls 33, 34. The upper end of the wall 312 may be arranged to extend into a predominantly horizontal wall portion 311, which extends to the front wall 35 of the tipper box. A shell-type structure, such as a "wing," for vehicle wheels may be arranged on the rear side of the lower surface 32. In one embodiment, an inclined surface portion 314 extending toward the rear end 38 of the tipper can be disposed from the rear side of the lower surface 32. The inclined surface portion 314 may extend toward the rear surface 318 and the rear end 38 to become a horizontal surface portion 315. Each inclined surface portion 314 and horizontal surface portion 315 may be disposed to extend to the sidewall of the tipper. Between the inclined surface portions 314 extending toward the rear end 38 of the tipper to become horizontal surface portions 315, a central surface portion 317 may be disposed, extending from the rear side of the lower surface 32 toward the rear end 38 of the tipper. The central surface portion 317 may be disposed as a surface with a smaller inclination than the inclined surface portions 314. A wall 316 may be disposed between the central surface portion 317 and each inclined surface portion 314 extending to become horizontal surface portions 315. The central surface portion may be disposed to extend between the walls 316 (i.e., "wings") of the shell-type structure. The central surface portion 317 can be arranged to form a corridor between the walls 316 (i.e., "wings") of the shell-type structure toward the rear surface 318 and rear end 38 of the tipper box.

[0044] In embodiments of the invention, an arrangement 50 for releasing material (i.e., so-called return material) from the interior 31 of the tipping bucket is arranged together with the tipping bucket 3. The tipping bucket arrangement for releasing material (i.e., so-called return material) from the interior 31 of the tipping bucket may include a movable surface member 51, which may be disposed on or form part of the interior surface of the tipping bucket. The movable surface member 51 may be arranged to be movable from a first position to a second position inside the tipping bucket. In one embodiment, the movable surface member is arranged to be movable from the first position to the second position according to the movement of the tipping bucket. In one embodiment, the movable surface member is arranged such that it is movable from the first position to the second position when the tipping bucket is tilted. Some embodiments of this arrangement have been described. Figure 4, Figure 5 , Figure 5a and Figure 6 As shown in [the image]. Figure 4 In the middle, the tipping container 3 is in the towing position, and the movable surface part 51 is in the first position. Figure 6 In the middle, the tipping box is in the tilted position, and the movable surface part is in the second position. Figure 5 and Figure 5a The position of the movable surface member 51 between a first position and a second position is shown. In an embodiment of the arrangement 50 for releasing material from the interior of the tipping bucket, a movable surface member 51 and a support member 52 are included. In one embodiment, the support member 52 and the movable surface member 51 may be made of multiple components, or they may be arranged as a single piece. The movable surface member 51 may be arranged to a second end 54 of the support member 52. A first end 53 of the support member 52 may be arranged on the structure of the tipping bucket 3. In one embodiment, the first end 53 of the support member 52 may be arranged on the interior surface 36 of the tipping bucket 3. The first end 56 of the movable surface member 51 may be arranged on the second end 54 of the support member 52. In one embodiment, the support member 52 may be a plate member. In one embodiment, the movable surface member 51 may be a plate member. In one embodiment, the arrangement 50 may be arranged to be pivotally supported on the structure of the tipping bucket. In one embodiment, the arrangement 50 may be arranged to pivot relative to an axis 55 spaced a distance from the pivot axis 37 of the tipping bucket. In one embodiment, arrangement 50 may be arranged to pivot relative to axis 55 parallel to pivot axis 37 of tipper box.

[0045] In one embodiment, the support member 52 may be constructed from a plurality of support members 52'. Figure 7 and Figure 8 One such embodiment is illustrated. In one embodiment, the support member 52 may include at least one rigid support member. In one embodiment, the support member may include at least one flexible or bendable support member. In one embodiment, the support member 52 may include a belt member, a chain member, or a wire rope member. In one embodiment, the support member may include multiple flexible or bendable support members 52', such as belt members, chain members, wire members, and / or wire rope members.

[0046] In one embodiment, a joint such as hinge 58 may be arranged on the first end 53 of the support member, pivotally connecting the arrangement 50 to the structure of the tipper hopper 3. In one embodiment, hinge 58 may be welded to the structure of the tipper hopper 3. In one embodiment, the first end of the support member 52 may be welded to hinge 58. In one embodiment, the first end 53 of the support member 52 may be arranged to the hinge via a fixing member (e.g., a bolt and nut via a bolt joint). In one embodiment, a second joint, such as a second hinge 59, may be arranged between the support member 52 and the movable surface member 51. In one embodiment, the first end 53 of the support member is arranged on the structure of the tipper hopper from a horizontal height at a distance from the horizontal height of the lower surface 32 of the inner surface of the tipper hopper 3.

[0047] In one embodiment of arrangement 50, the support member 52 may be arranged to the inner surface 31 of the tipping bucket, which is a distance from the pivot axis 37 of the tipping bucket 3 and extends upward from the horizontal height of the lower surface 32 of the tipping bucket 3. In one embodiment, the support member 52 may be arranged to the front wall 35 of the tipping bucket. In one embodiment, the support member 52 may be arranged to a wall extending from the lower surface 32 of the tipping bucket. In one embodiment, arrangement 50 may be arranged to be movable from a first position to a second position, in which the second end 54 of the support member 52 is adjacent to and possibly in contact with the inner surface 31 of the tipping bucket 3, and in the second position, the second end 54 of the support member 52 is a distance away from the inner surface 31 of the tipping bucket.

[0048] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the movable surface component 51 of arrangement 50, such as a first portion 51', may be arranged in a first position adjacent to the inner surface of the inner surface 31 of the tipper container. In one embodiment, said at least a portion of the movable surface component 51 of arrangement 50, such as the first portion 51', may be arranged in a first position adjacent to the lower surface 32 of the tipper container.

[0049] In one embodiment, the shape of the support member 52 can be arranged according to the shape of the interior of the tipper box. In one embodiment, the shape of the movable surface member 51 can be arranged according to the shape of the interior of the tipper box. In one embodiment, the movable surface member 51 can be arranged to extend substantially into the width of the interior of the tipper box. In one embodiment, the movable surface member can be arranged to extend only a portion of the width into the interior of the tipper box. In embodiments where the pivot axis of the tipper box is located in the main direction of movement of the vehicle, the movable surface member can be arranged to extend substantially into the length of the interior of the tipper box. In one embodiment, the movable surface member can be arranged to extend only a portion of the length into the interior of the tipper box.

[0050] In one embodiment, the support member 52 may be arranged to pivot relative to the pivot axis 55 of the hinge 58 arranged between the support structure of the tipping bucket and the first end 53 of the support member 52. In one embodiment, the support member 52 may be arranged such that, at least when the tipping bucket is tilted, the support member 52 is able to move from a first position ( Figure 4 Move to the second position. Figure 5 and Figure 6 In one embodiment, the support member 52 may be arranged such that it can move from a first position to a second position when the tipping bucket is tilted to dump the payload. In one embodiment, the support member 52 can move from the first position to the second position by gravity. In one embodiment, the support member can be moved from the first position to the second position by a moving device 43. In one embodiment, the support member can be moved by gravity and / or by a moving device. In one embodiment, the moving device 43 ( Figure 6 The moving device (middle) can be a spring device. In one embodiment, the moving device can be an actuator. In one embodiment, the arrangement can include a moving device and / or a vibration device to enhance the movement of the movable surface component or to enhance the release efficiency of the arrangement from the tipping bin to release jammed material (i.e., "return feed").

[0051] In one embodiment, the movable surface member 51 may be connected to a second end 54 of the support member 52. In one embodiment, the movable surface member 51 may be a plate member pivotally connected to the second end 54 of the support member 52. In one embodiment, a hinge 59 may be arranged to the second end 54 of the support member 52, and a first end 56 of the movable surface member 51 may be connected to the hinge 59 to pivot relative to a pivot axis of the hinge 59. In one embodiment, a second end 57 of the movable surface member 51 may be arranged to connect to the inner surface 31 of the tipping bucket. In one embodiment, the movable surface member 51 may be arranged such that when the movable surface member 51 moves from a first position to a second position, the movable surface member 51 sweeps across at least a portion of the inner surface 31 of the tipping bucket. In one embodiment, the movable surface member 51 may be arranged such that when the tipping bucket is tilted to dump the payload, the movable surface member 51 sweeps across at least a portion of the inner surface 31 of the tipping bucket. The movable surface member 51 can be arranged such that, as the movable surface member moves from a first position to a second position, it extends to slide along a portion of the inner surface of the tipping bucket's inner surface. In one embodiment, when the tipping bucket is tilted, for example, when it pivots by an angle α relative to a pivot axis 37, the support member 52 can be arranged to pivot by an angle β relative to the surface of the support structure or the wall 312 of the tipping bucket's interior 31. In embodiments where the movable surface member 51 is part of the tipping bucket's interior, an opening 42 can be formed in the inner surface. The movable surface member can be arranged to cover the opening 42 in a first position. In a second position of the movable surface member, the opening 42 can be arranged to be open, i.e., not covered by the movable surface member 51. Some material can be removed from the tipping bucket via said opening 42. This option is available in… Figure 5 and Figure 5a The option shown is purely optional. This can further facilitate the release of the "return feeder" and the removal of material from the tipper bin.

[0052] exist Figure 7 and Figure 8In one embodiment, the arrangement may have a support member formed by a plurality of support members 52'. A first end 53' of the support member 52' ​​may be arranged to the structure of the tipper. A second end 54' of the support member may be arranged to a first end of a movable surface member 51. In one embodiment, the support member 53' may be arranged as a rigid member. Thus, the support member 53' may be arranged to pivot relative to a pivot axis 55, for example, via a pivot joint (such as using a hinge). In an embodiment of this arrangement, in the case of a rigid support member, the movable surface member 51 may be arranged to pivot relative to the second end of the support member via a pivot joint (such as using a hinge). In embodiments where the support member formed by the support member 52' ​​is a flexible or bendable member, the connection between the tipper structure and the support member or plurality of support members may be achieved without a pivot joint (such as a hinge), but simply by connecting the first ends 53, 53' of the support members to the structure of the tipper and the second ends 54, 54' of the support members / members 52, 52' to the first end 56 of the surface member 51.

[0053] In one embodiment, the surface component may be made of metal. In one embodiment, the surface component may be made of steel. In one embodiment, the surface component may be made of wear-resistant steel. In one embodiment, the surface component may be made of wear-resistant material. In one embodiment, the surface component may be made of wear-resistant composite material. In one embodiment, the surface component may be made of rubber. In one embodiment, the support component may be made of metal. In one embodiment, the support component may be made of steel. In one embodiment, the support component may be made of wear-resistant steel. In one embodiment, the support component may be made of wear-resistant material. In one embodiment, the support component may be made of wear-resistant composite material. In one embodiment, the support component may be made of rubber.

[0054] In one embodiment, the movable surface components and / or support components may be made of the same material as the surface or structure of the tipper box.

[0055] In one embodiment, the movable surface component may be made of a low-friction material. This can facilitate moving the movable surface component from a first position to a second position. In one embodiment, the shape of the movable surface component may be arranged to support the material in the first position. When the tipping bucket is tilted, the weight of the material can partially help move the movable surface component from the first position to the second position.

[0056] In one embodiment, one or more of the arrangements may be arranged to the tipper box of a vehicle. In one embodiment where the tipper box includes an opening, in a first position, the movable surface member 51 is arranged to cover the opening 42 of the inner surface 31 of the tipper box 3, and in a second position of the movable surface member 51, the opening 42 of the inner surface of the tipper box is open, i.e., not covered.

[0057] In one embodiment, the vehicle is a mining vehicle having a tipper box according to any of the embodiments disclosed above.

[0058] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the basic idea of ​​this invention can be implemented in various ways as technology advances. Therefore, this invention and its embodiments are not limited to the examples described above; rather, they can vary within the scope of the claims.

[0059] Figure Labels

[0060] 1 Mining vehicles

[0061] 11 Framework

[0062] 12 wheels

[0063] 13. Driver's cab

[0064] 3. Tipping box

[0065] 31. The interior surface of the tipping box

[0066] 311 Wall section

[0067] 312 wall

[0068] 313 Edge section

[0069] 314 Inclined surface portion

[0070] 315 Horizontal surface portion

[0071] 316 wall

[0072] 317 Central Surface Section

[0073] 318 rear surface

[0074] 32 Lower surface

[0075] 33, 34 sidewalls

[0076] 35 Anterior wall

[0077] 36. First part

[0078] 37. Pivot axis of the tipper box

[0079] 38 Backend

[0080] 39 Top side

[0081] 40. Middle section of the tipping box

[0082] 41 Actuator

[0083] 42 Opening

[0084] 43 Mobile devices

[0085] 50 Return material removal arrangement

[0086] 51 Movable surface components

[0087] 51' First part of the movable surface component

[0088] The second part of the 51” movable surface component

[0089] 52 Support components

[0090] 52' Supporting member

[0091] 53 The first end of the support component

[0092] 54 The second end of the support component

[0093] 55 Pivot axis arrangement

[0094] 56 The first end of the movable surface component

[0095] 57 The second end of the movable surface component

[0096] 58 Hinges

[0097] 59 Second hinge

[0098] h distance

[0099] M Main direction of movement

Claims

1. A tipping bucket arrangement (50) for releasing potentially jammed material from a tipping bucket (3), the tipping bucket including an inner surface (31) defined by a construction having a lower surface (32), opposing sidewalls (33, 34) and a front wall (35), wherein, The tipping bucket arrangement further includes: a movable surface component (51) disposed on or forming part of the inner surface of the tipping bucket, and the movable surface component is arranged such that, at least when the tipping bucket is tipped over, the movable surface component is movable from a first position to a second position inside the tipping bucket; and a support component (52) disposed between the structure of the tipping bucket and the movable surface component (51) for operatively engaging the movable surface component (51) to the structure of the tipping bucket (3), characterized in that the movable surface component (51) is pivotally disposed on the support component (52) via a hinge (59), wherein, in the first position of the movable surface portion, the tipping bucket is in a towing position, and in the second position of the movable surface portion, the tipping bucket is in a tipped position, wherein an actuator is arranged to vibrate the movable surface component to enhance the release of material from the tipping bucket.

2. The tipping box arrangement according to claim 1, wherein, The first end (53) of the support member (52) is arranged to be connected to the tipping box at a horizontal height of a distance (h) vertically upward from the horizontal height of the movable surface member (51), and the movable surface member (51) is arranged to be connected to the second end (54) of the support member (52).

3. The tipping box arrangement according to any one of claims 1 or 2, wherein, The movable surface component (51) is configured to be arranged in a first position in or near a corner region inside the tipping box.

4. The tipping box arrangement according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein, The support component (52) includes one or more of the following components: plate component, rod component, tube component, belt component, chain component, wire component, rope component or spring component.

5. The tipping box arrangement according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein, The support component (52) is movably arranged on the structure of the tipping box.

6. The tipping box arrangement according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein, The support component (52) is arranged on the structure of the tipping box in a pivotable manner via a joint.

7. The tipping box arrangement according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein, The movable surface component (51) is arranged to be able to move from the first position to the second position by gravity according to the movement of the tipping box (3).

8. The tipping box arrangement according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein, The actuator is arranged to enhance the movement of the movable surface component (51) from the first position to the second position, and the actuator is a spring device.

9. The tipping box arrangement according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein, The support component (52) is either a rigid component or a flexible component.

10. The tipping box arrangement according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein, The arrangement includes multiple support components (52) or support members (52') and / or movable surface components (51).

11. The tipping box arrangement according to claim 3, wherein, The corner region is the corner region between the lower surface (32) and the wall extending upward from the lower surface.

12. The tipping box arrangement according to claim 6, wherein, The joint is a hinge (58).

13. The tipping box arrangement according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein, The movable surface component (51) is arranged to be able to move from the first position to the second position by gravity according to the tilting movement.

14. The tipping box arrangement according to claim 4, wherein, The rope component is a wire rope component.

15. A tipper box for a vehicle, wherein, The tipping box includes a tipping box arrangement according to any one of claims 1 to 14.

16. The tipper box for a vehicle according to claim 15, wherein, In the first position, the movable surface component (51) is arranged to cover the opening (42) of the inner surface of the tipping box (3), and in the second position of the movable surface component (51), the opening (42) of the inner surface of the tipping box is open, i.e., not covered.

17. A mining vehicle, wherein the mining vehicle comprises a tipping container as claimed in claim 15 or 16.

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