Relay-type vertical transportation system

By using a relay-type vertical transportation system, which utilizes multiple transportation sections and reversibly connected transportation cable drive components, the problems of excessive cable length and top weight in ultra-high-altitude transportation are solved, achieving safe, convenient and efficient transportation.

CN116692647BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-04TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY
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Application Number
CN202310531708.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-05-11
Publication Date
2025-11-04
Estimated Expiration
2043-05-11

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, transportation systems in ultra-high altitude areas suffer from problems such as excessively long single cables and excessive weight of the transportation system itself borne by the top.

Method used

A relay-type vertical transportation system is adopted, which sets up several transportation sections. Within each section, transportation cable drive components are evenly arranged, and the transportation cabins are relayed between sections through reversible connections, thus evenly distributing the gravity load.

Benefits of technology

It achieves safe, convenient and efficient transportation, avoids the problems of excessively long single cables and excessive self-weight at the top, and ensures a uniform weight distribution in the transportation system.

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Abstract

The application discloses a relay type vertical transportation system, which comprises a transportation cabin and a plurality of transportation sections, the plurality of transportation sections are sequentially arranged in up-down direction, and at least three transportation cable driving assemblies reversibly connected with the transportation cabin are arranged in each transportation section; when the transportation cabin needs to be vertically transported upward, in the up-down adjacent transportation sections, the at least three transportation cable driving assemblies in the lower transportation section are connected with the transportation cabin, the transportation cabin is vertically transported upward to a height staggered area, after the at least three transportation cable driving assemblies in the upper transportation section are connected with the transportation cabin, the at least three transportation cable driving assemblies in the lower transportation section are disconnected with the transportation cabin, at this time, the at least three transportation cable driving assemblies in the upper transportation section drive the transportation cabin to vertically move upward. The application can vertically transport the transportation cabin, and the problem that the top of the existing transportation system bears too large self weight of the transportation system is avoided.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of transportation technology, in particular to a relay type vertical transportation system. BACKGROUND

[0002] When transporting to the area of ultra-high altitude from the ground, the flight vehicle is used for transportation, which has high cost and limited maximum transportation quality. If the cable full-length vertical transportation system is used for transportation, the length of single transportation cable is too long, and the self-weight of the transportation system at the top is too large. SUMMARY

[0003] The present application aims to solve at least one of the technical problems in the prior art. To this end, one object of the present application is to provide a relay type vertical transportation system, which solves the problems of the prior art, such as the length of single cable being too long and the self-weight of the transportation system at the top being too large in the process of ultra-high transportation, and distributes the gravity load of the transportation system to different heights as much as possible.

[0004] The relay type vertical transportation system according to the embodiments of the present application comprises:

[0005] a transportation cabin;

[0006] a plurality of transportation sections, the plurality of transportation sections are distributed in sequence from top to bottom, and the transportation sections adjacent to each other in the top and bottom have height staggered areas at the end; at least three transportation cable driving assemblies are arranged in each transportation section in a circular direction, which are uniformly spaced and vertically arranged, and the at least three transportation cable driving assemblies can be reversibly connected with the transportation cabin; in the transportation sections adjacent to each other in the top and bottom, the at least three transportation cable driving assemblies in the transportation section above have a spacing with the at least three transportation cable driving assemblies in the transportation section below in the horizontal plane of the height staggered area;

[0007] When the transportation cabin needs to be vertically transported upward, in the transportation sections adjacent to each other in the top and bottom, the at least three transportation cable driving assemblies in the transportation section below are connected with the transportation cabin, the transportation cabin is vertically transported upward to the height staggered area, after the at least three transportation cable driving assemblies in the transportation section above are connected with the transportation cabin, the at least three transportation cable driving assemblies in the transportation section below are disconnected with the transportation cabin, at this time, the at least three transportation cable driving assemblies in the transportation section above drive the transportation cabin to move vertically upward;

[0008] When the transport cabin needs to be transported vertically downward, at least three transport cable drive assemblies in the upper transport section of the adjacent transport sections establish connection with the transport cabin, and the transport cabin is transported vertically downward to the corresponding height staggered area. After at least three transport cable drive assemblies in the lower transport section establish connection with the transport cabin, at least three transport cable drive assemblies in the upper transport section are disconnected with the transport cabin. At this time, at least three transport cable drive assemblies in the lower transport section drive the transport cabin to move vertically downward.

[0009] According to the relay type vertical transport system, the reversible connection between the transport cable drive assemblies in each transport section and the transport cabin can realize automatic relay of the transport cabin between the transport sections, thereby realizing relay transport of the transport cabin vertically upward and downward. In the transport process, the personnel and materials in the transport cabin do not need to be transferred, which ensures transport safety, convenience and efficiency. On the other hand, the gravity load of the relay type vertical transport system is distributed to different heights, and the weight of the relay type vertical transport system is as evenly distributed as possible along the transport height, thereby avoiding the problems of the existing transport system that the length of a single cable is too long in the process of super-high transport and that the weight of the transport system borne by the top of the existing transport system is too large.

[0010] In some embodiments, each transport cable drive assembly includes a vertically straightened closed-loop transport cable, an upper pulley, a lower pulley and a drive machine. The upper end and the lower end of the transport cable are respectively sleeved on the upper pulley and the lower pulley. The transport cable is reversibly connected with the transport cabin. One of the upper pulley and the lower pulley serves as a power wheel, which can rotate bidirectionally under the drive of the drive machine, so that the points on the transport cable move up and down.

[0011] In some embodiments, each transport cable drive assembly further includes a counterweight, which is arranged on the transport cable.

[0012] In some embodiments, the reversible connection between the transport cable and the transport cabin is realized through a reversible connector.

[0013] In some embodiments, the reversible connector is a transport ring fixed on the transport cable in the corresponding transport section; the transport ring has an opening and closing device with variable length; when the transport cable needs to be connected with the transport cabin, the transport cabin is inserted into the transport ring, the length of the opening and closing device is shortened, so that the transport ring is fastened with the transport cabin; when the transport cable needs to be disconnected with the transport cabin, the length of the opening and closing device is lengthened, and the transport ring is loosened from the transport cabin.

[0014] In some embodiments, the transport ring comprises a plurality of arc-shaped members, which are distributed in a ring shape on a horizontal plane, and two adjacent arc-shaped members are connected by the opening and closing device.

[0015] In some embodiments, the outer peripheral shell of the transport cabin is provided with a plurality of sets of safety devices spaced vertically, each set of safety devices corresponding to the transport ring fixed with the transport cable in each transport section; each set of safety devices comprises a plurality of safety devices arranged circumferentially and spaced apart along the outer peripheral shell of the transport cabin; before the transport ring is connected with the transport cabin, the safety device is located in the outer peripheral shell of the transport cabin, at which time the safety device is in a closed state; when the transport ring is about to be connected with the transport cabin, the safety device is opened to make one end of the safety device extend out of the outer peripheral shell of the transport cabin, at which time the transport ring is located below one end of the safety device, and when the top of the transport ring abuts against the lower surface of one end of the safety device, the transport ring is connected with the transport cabin.

[0016] In some embodiments, the outer peripheral shell of the transport cabin is provided with a hole for mounting the corresponding safety device, and the upper side of the hole has a clamping groove; each safety device is arranged in the corresponding hole and comprises a vertical shaft and a horizontal plate, the vertical shaft is vertically mounted in the hole and located in the clamping groove, and the horizontal plate is horizontally rotatably connected around the vertical shaft; when the safety device is closed, the horizontal plate is located in the hole, and when the safety device needs to be opened, the horizontal plate is horizontally rotated to make one end of the horizontal plate extend out of the outer peripheral shell of the transport cabin, at which time the transport ring is located below one end of the horizontal plate, and then the transport ring moves upward and contacts the lower surface of one end of the horizontal plate to lift the horizontal plate, so that the horizontal plate is clamped into the clamping groove, and then the transport ring is connected with the transport cabin.

[0017] In some embodiments, the reversible connector is an openable and closable connecting device fixed on the outer peripheral shell of the transport cabin; when connection between the transport cabin and the transport cable needs to be established, the connecting device is closed so that the connecting device tightly fits the transport cable; when the connection between the transport cabin and the transport cable needs to be released, the connecting device is opened to release the transport cable.

[0018] In some embodiments, each of the transport sections is provided with a mounting platform at the upper end and the lower end, and the upper pulley, the lower pulley and the driving machine of each of the transport cable driving assemblies are respectively mounted on the corresponding mounting platform.

[0019] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be in part apparent and in part pointed out hereinafter. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0020] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and be readily appreciated from the following description, including the appended drawings.

[0021] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a relay type vertical transport system according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 2 is a top view schematic diagram of a relay type vertical transport system according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figures 3a to 3c are both Figure 2 is a sectional view schematic diagram of A-A in FIG. 4, showing the state process of upward relay transport of the transport cabin;

[0024] Figure 4a is a schematic diagram of connection between the transport cabin and the transport cable through a reversible connector in a relay type vertical transport system according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 4b is a schematic diagram of disconnection between the transport cabin and the transport cable through a reversible connector in a relay type vertical transport system according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 5 is a structural schematic diagram of a safety device in a relay type vertical transport system according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 6 is a top view of operation of a safety device in a relay type vertical transport system according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figures 7a to 7c is a front view of operation of a safety device in a relay type vertical transport system according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 8 is a schematic view of another reversible connection in a relay type vertical transportation system according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 9a is a schematic view of the connection between the transportation cabin and the transportation cable through another reversible connection in a relay type vertical transportation system according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 9b is a schematic view of the disconnection between the transportation cabin and the transportation cable through another reversible connection in a relay type vertical transportation system according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0032] Reference signs

[0033] relay type vertical transportation system 1000; transportation cabin 1; safety device 101; vertical shaft 1011; horizontal plate 1012; hole 102; clamping groove 1021; transportation section 2; transportation cable driving assembly 201; transportation cable 2011; upper pulley 2012; lower pulley 2013; driving machine 2014; counterweight 2015; reversible connection 3; transportation ring 301; opening and closing device 3011; arc-shaped member 3012; connecting device 302; mounting platform 4; transportation through-hole 401. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] Embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the attached drawing figures, wherein the same or like reference numerals and letters in the drawing and the following description denote the same or functions elements throughout the several embodiments. The embodiments described below are merely exemplary for the purpose of explanation and are not to be understood as limiting the present application.

[0035] The embodiments of the present application are described below in conjunction with Figures 1 to 9b a relay type vertical transportation system 1000.

[0036] As Figures 1 to 3c According to the relay type vertical transportation system 1000 of the present application, the system comprises a transportation cabin 1 and a plurality of transportation sections 2.

[0037] Specifically, the transportation cabin 1 has a certain thickness of the shell, and the internal space of the transportation cabin 1 can accommodate goods and personnel, and the transportation cabin 1 can remain closed during transportation.

[0038] The plurality of transportation sections 2 are arranged in sequence from top to bottom, and the upper adjacent transportation section 2 and the lower adjacent transportation section 2 have a height staggered area, which means that in the upper adjacent transportation section 2, the lowermost end of the upper transportation section 2 is lower than the uppermost end of the lower transportation section 2, and the height staggered area serves as a transition area for the transportation cabin 1; at least three transportation cable driving assemblies 201 are arranged in each transportation section 2, which are arranged in a ring shape, spaced apart, uniform and vertical, which is beneficial to the force balance of the transportation cable driving assemblies 201 and the smooth transportation of the transportation cabin 1; each of the at least three transportation cable driving assemblies 201 can be reversibly connected with the transportation cabin 1, which means that the transportation cable driving assembly 201 and the transportation cabin 1 can be connected or disconnected, when the transportation cabin 1 needs to be transported by the transportation cable driving assembly 201 in the transportation section 2, the transportation cable driving assembly 201 in the transportation section 2 is connected with the transportation cabin 1, and when the transportation cabin 1 does not need to be transported by the transportation cable driving assembly 201 in the transportation section 2, the transportation cable driving assembly 201 in the transportation section 2 is disconnected with the transportation cabin 1; in the upper adjacent transportation section 2 and the lower adjacent transportation section 2, the at least three transportation cable driving assemblies 201 in the upper transportation section 2 and the at least three transportation cable driving assemblies 201 in the lower transportation section 2 are spaced apart in the horizontal plane of the height staggered area, so as to avoid interference between the upper adjacent transportation cable driving assembly 201 and the lower adjacent transportation cable driving assembly 201.

[0039] As shown in Figures 3a to 3c , when the transportation cabin 1 needs to be vertically upward transported, the at least three transportation cable driving assemblies 201 in the lower adjacent transportation section 2 are connected with the transportation cabin 1, and the transportation cabin 1 is vertically upward transported to the height staggered area (as shown in the block area in Figure 3b ), after the at least three transportation cable driving assemblies 201 in the upper adjacent transportation section 2 are connected with the transportation cabin 1, the at least three transportation cable driving assemblies 201 in the lower adjacent transportation section 2 are disconnected with the transportation cabin 1, at this time, the at least three transportation cable driving assemblies 201 in the upper adjacent transportation section 2 drive the transportation cabin 1 to move vertically upward, so that the transportation cabin 1 can be vertically upward transported by the transportation cable driving assemblies 201 in the plurality of transportation sections 2;

[0040] When the transport cabin 1 needs to be transported vertically downward, in the upper and lower adjacent transport sections 2, at least three transport cable drive assemblies 201 in the transport section 2 above are connected with the transport cabin 1 to transport the transport cabin 1 vertically downward to the corresponding height staggered area, and after at least three transport cable drive assemblies 201 in the transport section 2 below are connected with the transport cabin 1, at least three transport cable drive assemblies 201 in the transport section 2 above are disconnected with the transport cabin 1, at this time, at least three transport cable drive assemblies 201 in the transport section 2 below drive the transport cabin 1 to move vertically downward, thereby, the transport cabin 1 can be transported vertically downward by relay through the transport cable drive assemblies 201 in the plurality of transport sections 2.

[0041] According to the relay type vertical transport system 1000 of the embodiment of the present application, by reversibly connecting the plurality of transport sections 2 and the transport cable drive assemblies 201 in each transport section 2 with the transport cabin 1, on the one hand, the automatic relay of the transport cabin 1 between the transport sections 2 is realized, thereby realizing the relay transport of the transport cabin 1 vertically upward and downward, and the personnel and materials in the transport cabin 1 do not need to be transferred in the transport process, ensuring the safety, convenience and efficiency of the transport, on the other hand, the gravity load of the relay type vertical transport system 1000 of the embodiment of the present application is distributed to different heights, the weight of the relay type vertical transport system 1000 of the embodiment of the present application is as evenly distributed as possible along the transport height, avoiding the problem that the length of a single cable of the existing transport system is too long in the process of super-high transport and avoiding the problem that the self-weight of the transport system borne by the top of the existing transport system is too large.

[0042] In some embodiments, each transport cable drive assembly 201 comprises a vertically straightened closed loop transport cable 2011, an upper pulley 2012 and a lower pulley 2013, the upper end and the lower end of the transport cable 2011 are correspondingly sleeved on the upper pulley 2012 and the lower pulley 2013 respectively, the transport cable 2011 is reversibly connected with the transport cabin 1, one of the upper pulley 2012 and the lower pulley 2013 serves as a power wheel, the power wheel can rotate bidirectionally under the drive of a drive machine 2014, so that the points on the transport cable 2011 move up and down, thereby driving the transport cabin 1 connected with the transport cable 2011 to move up and down.

[0043] In some embodiments, each transport cable drive assembly 201 further comprises a counterweight 2015, the counterweight 2015 is arranged on the transport cable 2011 to balance the weight of the transport cabin 1.

[0044] In some embodiments, the reversible connection between the transport cable 2011 and the transport cabin 1 is realized through a reversible connecting piece 3. The reversible connecting piece 3 is used to establish and disconnect the connection between the transport cable 2011 and the transport cabin 1.

[0045] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 1 to 4b The reversible connecting member 3 is a transport ring 301 fixed on a transport cable 2011 in the corresponding transport section 2; the transport ring 301 has a length-variable opening and closing device 3011 thereon; when the transport cable 2011 needs to be connected with the transport cabin 1, the transport cabin 1 is inserted into the transport ring 301, and the length of the opening and closing device 3011 is shortened, so that the transport ring 301 is fastened with the transport cabin 1; when the transport cable 2011 needs to be disconnected with the transport cabin 1, the length of the opening and closing device 3011 is lengthened, and the transport ring 301 releases the transport cabin 1.

[0046] It should be noted that the transport cabin 1 can be in the shape of a circular truncated cone with a larger upper end diameter than a lower end diameter (as shown in Figures 4a to 4b Thus, the inner diameter of the transport ring 301 on the transport cable 2011 when fastening the transport cabin 1 is larger than the lower end diameter of the transport cabin 1 and smaller than the upper end diameter of the transport cabin 1. In the upper and lower adjacent transport sections 2, the inner diameter of the transport ring 301 on the transport cable 2011 in the lower transport section 2 in the fastened state is smaller than the inner diameter of the transport ring 301 on the transport cable 2011 in the upper transport section 2 in the fastened state.

[0047] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 4a to 4b The transport ring 301 includes a plurality of arc-shaped members 3012, which are distributed in a ring shape on a horizontal plane, and two adjacent arc-shaped members 3012 are connected by the opening and closing device 3011. Thus, the transport ring 301 can lock the transport cabin 1 in the shape of a cylinder or a circular truncated cone.

[0048] In some embodiments, the outer peripheral shell of the transport cabin 1 is provided with an array of safety devices 101 spaced apart upward and downward, for example, as shown in Figures 5 to 7cAs shown, the outer peripheral shell of the transport cabin 1 is provided with a plurality of safety devices 101 spaced apart vertically, each set of safety devices 101 corresponding to the transport ring 301 fixed with the transport cable 2011 in each transport section 2; each set of safety devices 101 comprises a plurality of safety devices 101 arranged in a circumferential direction along the outer peripheral shell of the transport cabin 1; before the transport ring 301 establishes connection with the transport cabin 1, the safety device 101 is located in the outer peripheral shell of the transport cabin 1, at this time the safety device 101 is in a closed state; when the transport ring 301 is about to establish connection with the transport cabin 1, the safety device 101 is opened to make one end of the safety device 101 extend out of the outer peripheral shell of the transport cabin 1, at this time the transport ring 301 is located below one end of the safety device 101, when the top of the transport ring 301 abuts against the lower surface of one end of the safety device 101, then the transport ring 301 establishes connection with the transport cabin 1. Thus, by providing the safety device 101, when the connection between the transport ring 301 and the transport cabin 1 is unstable or fails, the safety device 101 is opened to prevent the transport cabin 1 from falling off the transport ring 301, ensuring that the transport ring 301 of the transport section 2 can still realize vertical transportation of the transport cabin 1, and the transportation is safer and more reliable.

[0049] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 5 to 7c As shown, the outer peripheral shell of the transport cabin 1 is provided with a plurality of safety devices 101 spaced apart vertically, each set of safety devices 101 corresponding to the transport ring 301 fixed with the transport cable 2011 in each transport section 2; each set of safety devices 101 comprises a plurality of safety devices 101 arranged in a circumferential direction along the outer peripheral shell of the transport cabin 1; before the transport ring 301 establishes connection with the transport cabin 1, the safety device 101 is located in the outer peripheral shell of the transport cabin 1, at this time the safety device 101 is in a closed state; when the transport ring 301 is about to establish connection with the transport cabin 1, the safety device 101 is opened to make one end of the safety device 101 extend out of the outer peripheral shell of the transport cabin 1, at this time the transport ring 301 is located below one end of the safety device 101, when the top of the transport ring 301 abuts against the lower surface of one end of the safety device 101, then the transport ring 301 establishes connection with the transport cabin 1. Thus, by providing the safety device 101, when the connection between the transport ring 301 and the transport cabin 1 is unstable or fails, the safety device 101 is opened to prevent the transport cabin 1 from falling off the transport ring 301, ensuring that the transport ring 301 of the transport section 2 can still realize vertical transportation of the transport cabin 1, and the transportation is safer and more reliable.

[0050] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 8 to 9bAs shown, the reversible connecting piece 3 is an openable and closable connecting device 302 fixed on the outer peripheral shell of the transport cabin 1; when the connection between the transport cabin 1 and the transport cable 2011 needs to be established, the connecting device 302 is closed, so that the connecting device 302 is tightly sleeved on the transport cable 2011; when the connection between the transport cabin 1 and the transport cable 2011 needs to be released, the connecting device 302 is opened, and the transport cable 2011 is loosened.

[0051] In some embodiments, the upper end and the lower end of each transport section 2 are provided with a mounting platform 4, and the upper pulley 2012, the lower pulley 2013 and the driving machine 2014 of each transport cable driving assembly 201 are respectively mounted on the corresponding mounting platform 4. It can be understood that the mounting platform 4 is fixed in a stable spatial position to provide support for the transport cable driving assembly 201.

[0052] In some embodiments, the middle part of each mounting platform 4 is provided with a transport through hole 401, and the transport cabin 1 can pass through the transport through hole 401.

[0053] In some embodiments, the mounting platforms 4 at the upper end and the lower end of the height staggered area are fixedly connected as a whole by a stand column.

[0054] In the description of the present specification, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiment", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In the present specification, the illustrative description of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0055] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, replacements and variations can be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and purposes of the present application, and the scope of the present application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A relay-type vertical transportation system, characterized in that, include: Transport compartment; Several transport sections are arranged vertically, with adjacent transport sections having a height-staggered area at their ends. Each transport section contains at least three circumferentially spaced and vertically arranged transport cable drive assemblies, all of which are reversibly connectable to the transport compartment. In adjacent transport sections, at least three transport cable drive assemblies in the upper transport section and at least three transport cable drive assemblies in the lower transport section are spaced apart on the horizontal plane of the height-staggered area. When the transport cabin needs to be transported vertically upward, at least three transport cable drive assemblies in the lower transport section of the adjacent transport sections establish a connection with the transport cabin, transporting the transport cabin vertically upward to the height intersection area. After at least three transport cable drive assemblies in the upper transport section establish a connection with the transport cabin, at least three transport cable drive assemblies in the lower transport section disconnect from the transport cabin. At this time, at least three transport cable drive assemblies in the upper transport section drive the transport cabin to move vertically upward. When the transport cabin needs to be transported vertically downwards, at least three transport cable drive assemblies in the upper transport section of the adjacent transport sections establish a connection with the transport cabin, transporting the transport cabin vertically downwards to the corresponding height intersection area. After at least three transport cable drive assemblies in the lower transport section establish a connection with the transport cabin, at least three transport cable drive assemblies in the upper transport section disconnect from the transport cabin. At this time, at least three transport cable drive assemblies in the lower transport section drive the transport cabin to move vertically downwards. Each of the transport cable drive components includes a vertically straight closed-loop transport cable, an upper pulley, a lower pulley, and a drive motor. The upper and lower ends of the transport cable are respectively fitted onto the upper pulley and the lower pulley. The transport cable is reversibly connected to the transport compartment. One of the upper pulley and the lower pulley serves as a power wheel. The power wheel can rotate bidirectionally under the drive of the drive motor, causing the points on the transport cable to move up and down. The transport cable and the transport compartment are reversibly connected via a reversible connector. The reversible connector is a transport ring fixed to the transport cable within the corresponding transport section; the transport ring has a variable-length opening and closing device; when the transport cable needs to be connected to the transport compartment, the transport compartment passes through the transport ring, and the length of the opening and closing device shortens, so that the transport ring is fastened to the transport compartment; when the transport cable needs to be disconnected from the transport compartment, the length of the opening and closing device lengthens, and the transport ring loosens the transport compartment.

2. The relay-type vertical transportation system according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the transport cable drive assemblies also includes a counterweight, which is disposed on the transport cable.

3. The relay-type vertical transportation system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transport ring includes multiple arc-shaped components, which are arranged in a ring on a horizontal plane, and adjacent arc-shaped components are connected by the opening and closing device.

4. The relay-type vertical transportation system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer shell of the transport compartment is provided with an array of safety devices spaced vertically. Each set of safety devices corresponds to a transport ring fixed to the transport cable in each transport section. Each set of safety devices includes multiple safety devices arranged at intervals along the outer periphery of the transport compartment. Before the transport ring is connected to the transport compartment, the safety device is located inside the outer shell of the transport compartment and is in a closed state. When the transport ring is about to be connected to the transport compartment, the safety device opens so that one end of the safety device extends out of the outer shell of the transport compartment. At this time, the transport ring is located below one end of the safety device. When the top of the transport ring abuts against the lower surface of one end of the safety device, the transport ring is then connected to the transport compartment.

5. The relay-type vertical transportation system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The outer shell of the transport compartment is provided with holes for installing the corresponding safety devices, and the upper side of the holes has a slot. Each safety device is disposed in the corresponding hole and includes a vertical shaft and a horizontal plate. The vertical shaft is vertically installed in the hole and located in the slot, and the horizontal plate is horizontally rotatable around the vertical shaft. When the safety device is closed, the horizontal plate is located in the hole. When the safety device needs to be opened, the horizontal plate rotates horizontally so that one end of the horizontal plate extends out of the outer shell of the transport compartment. At this time, the transport ring is located below one end of the horizontal plate. Then the transport ring moves upward and contacts the lower surface of one end of the horizontal plate, lifting the horizontal plate so that the horizontal plate is engaged in the slot. After that, the transport ring is connected to the transport compartment.

6. The relay-type vertical transportation system according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the transport sections is provided with an installation platform at its upper and lower ends, and the upper pulley, lower pulley and drive motor of each transport cable drive assembly are respectively installed on the corresponding installation platform.

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