Belt conveyor transverse movement apparatus and method

Abstract

The application provides a belt conveyor transverse moving device and method, and relates to the field of belt conveyor transverse moving. The transverse moving device comprises a frame, a walking device arranged on the frame and at least one moving unit. The walking device is used for walking the transverse moving device back and forth along a conveying direction. The moving unit comprises a base, a connecting device, a lifting device and a push-pull device arranged on the base. The connecting device is movably connected to a guide rail along the conveying direction. The lifting device is used for lifting an intermediate conveying part to a preset height or lowering the intermediate conveying part to the ground. The push-pull device is used for transversely moving the intermediate conveying part at the preset height by a preset distance. The preset height and the preset distance are both less than the bending deflection of the guide rail. During walking, the moving unit continuously moves the intermediate conveying part through the guide rail, the moving efficiency is high, the device can be arranged relatively short along the conveying direction, and in addition, the belt conveyor can continue to work during the transverse moving.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of lateral movement of belt conveyors, and more specifically, to a lateral movement device and method for belt conveyors. Background Technology

[0002] The belt conveyors used in open-pit mines include the head section, the tail section, and the intermediate conveyor section located between the two. The length of the intermediate conveyor section is often very long, reaching thousands of meters, which makes it very inconvenient to move the belt conveyor laterally.

[0003] Existing technologies include lateral movement devices for the intermediate conveyor section of belt conveyors. However, even with modifications, existing belt conveyors cannot be adapted to these devices, necessitating a complete redesign of the intermediate conveyor section, which incurs significant costs. Furthermore, existing lateral movement devices move the intermediate conveyor section in segments, requiring either a relatively long device along the conveying direction to accommodate each lateral movement, or very low installation efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The first objective of this invention is to provide a belt conveyor traversing device to solve the technical problems of large size or low relocation efficiency of existing traversing devices.

[0005] The present invention provides a belt conveyor lateral movement device for laterally moving the intermediate conveying section of the belt conveyor, wherein the intermediate conveying section is provided with a guide rail extending along the conveying direction.

[0006] The traverse equipment includes a frame, a traveling device disposed on the frame, and at least one transfer unit. The traveling device is used to make the traverse equipment travel back and forth along the conveying direction.

[0007] The relocation unit includes a base and a connecting device, a lifting device, and a push-pull device disposed on the base. The connecting device is movably connected to the guide rail along the conveying direction. The lifting device is used to raise the intermediate conveying section to a preset height or lower it to the ground. The push-pull device is used to move the intermediate conveying section located at the preset height laterally by a preset distance. Both the preset height and the preset distance are less than the bending deflection of the guide rail.

[0008] Furthermore, the connecting device includes a clamping drive member and at least a pair of clamping wheels that are connected by a transmission. The clamping drive member is used to drive the corresponding clamping wheels to move toward each other to clamp the guide rail or to move away from each other to release the guide rail.

[0009] Furthermore, the frame includes a plurality of gantry frames spaced apart along the conveying direction, and crossbeams connecting each of the gantry frames;

[0010] The lifting device includes a lifting drive component, which includes a first fixed part and a first movable part, one of which is connected to the base and the other is connected to the top beam of the gantry frame.

[0011] The push-pull device includes a push-pull drive component, which includes a second fixed part and a second movable part, one of which is pivotally connected to the base and the other is pivotally connected to the column of the gantry frame, and both pivot axes are parallel to the conveying direction.

[0012] Furthermore, the lifting device is movably disposed on the top beam in a lateral direction, one of the first fixed part and the first movable part is provided with a transverse wheel, the top beam is provided with a guide part, and the transverse wheel can move laterally along the guide part.

[0013] Furthermore, the walking device includes a tracked walking device.

[0014] Furthermore, the traverse device also includes a control device, which is used to control the connecting device to clamp or release the guide rail, control the lifting device to raise or lower the intermediate conveying section, control the push-pull device to push and pull the intermediate conveying section, and control the walking device to move.

[0015] The belt conveyor lateral movement device provided by this invention can produce the following beneficial effects:

[0016] The belt conveyor lateral movement device provided by this invention involves connecting a connecting device to the guide rail of the belt conveyor, using a lifting device to raise the intermediate conveying section to a preset height via the guide rail, and then using a push-pull device to move the intermediate conveying section at the preset height laterally a preset distance. Thus, the intermediate conveying section at the location of the lateral movement device is moved laterally by the preset distance. At this point, a traveling device drives the entire lateral movement device to move along the conveying direction, allowing the moving unit to move the entire intermediate conveying section laterally a preset distance via the guide rail during the movement. The traveling device moves back and forth, adjusting the preset distance as needed, to move the entire intermediate conveying section laterally to the target distance.

[0017] Therefore, the belt conveyor lateral movement device provided by the present invention can continuously move the intermediate conveying section laterally via the guide rail during the movement process, without the need for segmented lateral movement of the intermediate conveying section. Moreover, the lateral movement is carried out simultaneously with the movement, so the lateral movement efficiency is high. Furthermore, the device can be set to be relatively short along the conveying direction, resulting in a smaller device size. In addition, the belt conveyor can continue to work during the lateral movement process, which can ensure continuous operation of the belt conveyor.

[0018] The second objective of this invention is to provide a method for lateral movement of a belt conveyor, so as to solve the technical problems of large size or low relocation efficiency of lateral movement equipment in the prior art.

[0019] The present invention provides a belt conveyor lateral movement method using the aforementioned lateral movement equipment, comprising the following steps:

[0020] Connect the connecting device to the guide rail;

[0021] The lifting device is used to raise the intermediate conveying section to a preset height.

[0022] The push-pull device is used to move the intermediate conveying section laterally by a preset distance;

[0023] The walking device is used to drive the entire transverse moving equipment to move back and forth along the conveying direction;

[0024] After the intermediate conveyor section has been moved laterally to the target distance, the lifting device is used to lower the intermediate conveyor section to the ground.

[0025] Furthermore, along the traveling direction of the walking device, from front to back, the push-pull devices in each of the moving units successively increase the lateral distance of the intermediate conveying section.

[0026] Furthermore, along the travel direction of the walking device, from front to back, the lifting devices in each of the transfer units first increase and then decrease the height of the intermediate conveying section.

[0027] Furthermore, when the intermediate conveyor section is moved laterally, it moves laterally from one end of the intermediate conveyor section near the head section or the other end near the tail section towards the other end.

[0028] The belt conveyor lateral movement method provided by this invention can produce the following beneficial effects:

[0029] The belt conveyor lateral movement method provided by this invention uses the aforementioned lateral movement equipment. During the movement of the lateral movement equipment, the intermediate conveying section is continuously moved laterally by the transfer unit via the guide rail, rather than being moved laterally in segments. Moreover, the lateral movement is carried out simultaneously with the movement of the lateral movement equipment, resulting in high transfer efficiency. Using the lateral movement method provided by this invention, the aforementioned equipment can be set to be relatively short along the conveying direction, resulting in a smaller volume. Furthermore, using the lateral movement method provided by this invention, the belt conveyor can continue to operate during the lateral movement process, thus ensuring continuous operation of the belt conveyor. Attached Figure Description

[0030] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the belt conveyor traversing device provided in an embodiment of the present invention in a traversing belt conveyor scenario;

[0032] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the belt conveyor traversing device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the transfer unit of the belt conveyor traversing device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating the steps of a belt conveyor lateral movement method provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0036] 100-Frame; 110-Gantry; 111-Top beam; 112-Column; 113-Guide groove; 120-Crossbeam; 130-Support beam; 140-Reinforcing beam;

[0037] 200 - Walking device;

[0038] 300-Relocation unit; 310-Base; 320-Connecting device; 321-Clamping drive; 322-Clamping wheel; 330-Lifting device; 331-Lifting drive; 332-Transverse wheel; 340-Push-pull device;

[0039] 400 - Intermediate conveyor section; 410 - Guide rail. Detailed Implementation

[0040] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention.

[0041] This embodiment provides a belt conveyor lateral movement device. Figure 1 The illustration shows a scenario where the belt conveyor lateral moving device provided in this embodiment moves the belt conveyor laterally. In the figure, arrow "ab" represents the reciprocating direction of the lateral moving device, and arrow "c" represents the lateral direction, that is, the lateral moving direction.

[0042] like Figure 1As shown, the lateral movement device provided in this embodiment is used to laterally move the intermediate conveying section 400 of a belt conveyor. The intermediate conveying section 400 is provided with a guide rail 410 extending along the conveying direction. The lateral movement device includes a frame 100, a traveling device 200 disposed on the frame 100, and at least one transfer unit 300. The traveling device 200 is used to make the lateral movement device travel back and forth along the conveying direction. The transfer unit 300 includes a base 310 and a connecting device 320, a lifting device 330, and a push-pull device 340 disposed on the base 310. The connecting device 320 can be movably connected to the guide rail 410 along the conveying direction. The lifting device 330 is used to raise the intermediate conveying section 400 to a preset height or lower it to the ground. The push-pull device 340 is used to move the intermediate conveying section 400 located at the preset height laterally by a preset distance. Both the preset height and the preset distance are less than the bending deflection of the guide rail 410. For example, the bending deflection of guide rail 410 is 300-500mm, the preset height is set to 100-200mm, and the preset distance is set to 200-500mm.

[0043] In this embodiment, the belt conveyor lateral movement device is used by connecting the connecting device 320 to the guide rail 410 of the belt conveyor. The lifting device 330 is used to raise the intermediate conveying section 400 to a preset height via the guide rail 410. Then, the push-pull device 340 is used to move the intermediate conveying section 400 at the preset height laterally by a preset distance. In this way, the intermediate conveying section 400 at the location of the lateral movement device is moved laterally by a preset distance. At this time, the traveling device 200 drives the entire lateral movement device to move along the conveying direction. The moving unit 300 can then move the entire intermediate conveying section 400 laterally by a preset distance via the guide rail 410 during the movement. The traveling device 200 moves back and forth, and the preset distance is adjusted as necessary to move the entire intermediate conveying section 400 laterally by the target distance.

[0044] Therefore, the belt conveyor lateral movement device provided in this embodiment can continuously move the intermediate conveying section 400 laterally via the guide rail 410 during the movement process, without the need for segmented lateral movement of the intermediate conveying section 400. Moreover, the lateral movement is carried out simultaneously with the movement, resulting in high lateral movement efficiency. Furthermore, the device can be set to be relatively short along the conveying direction, thus making the device smaller in size. In addition, the belt conveyor can continue to work during the lateral movement process, which can ensure continuous operation of the belt conveyor.

[0045] Specifically, in this embodiment, as Figure 1As shown, there are four transfer units 300, which are spaced apart along the conveying direction of the belt conveyor. With this arrangement, when the lateral transfer device moves the middle conveying section 400 of the belt conveyor, the transfer unit 300 located at the rear can move the middle conveying section 400 a certain distance laterally based on the lateral movement of the transfer unit 300 located at the front. Therefore, when the preset distance remains unchanged, for example, 200mm, that is, the lateral movement distance of the lateral moving device to the intermediate conveying section 400 after each movement is 200mm, the lateral movement distances of the four moving units 300 to the intermediate conveying section 400 along the traveling direction of the lateral moving device from front to back can be set to 50mm, 100mm, 150mm and 200mm respectively. At this time, the lateral movement distance of each moving unit 300 to the intermediate conveying section 400 is relatively small, so the force on the guide rail 410 is relatively small, which can well protect the guide rail 410 and the intermediate conveying section 400 of the belt conveyor.

[0046] When the preset distance is variable, if the lateral movement distance of a single transfer unit 300 is less than 200mm, the lateral movement distances of the four transfer units 300 to the intermediate conveying section 400 from front to back can be set to 100mm, 250mm, 400mm and 500mm respectively. That is, the first transfer unit 300 moves the intermediate conveying section 400 laterally by 100mm, the second transfer unit 300 moves it laterally by 150mm on the basis of the former, the third transfer unit 300 moves it laterally by 150mm on the basis of the second transfer unit 300, and the fourth transfer unit 300 moves it laterally by 100mm on the basis of the third transfer unit 300. In the end, the lateral movement device can move the intermediate conveying section 400 laterally by 500mm in a single movement, which increases the transfer distance of the intermediate conveying section 400 in a single movement and can improve the transfer efficiency. Moreover, by gradually moving laterally, the guide rail 410 can be included.

[0047] It should be noted that in other embodiments of this application, the number of relocation units 300 is not limited to four, but can also be other numbers, such as three or five. The number can be set according to the bending deflection of the guide rail 410. When the bending deflection of the guide rail 410 is small, more relocation units 300 can be set to reduce the difference in lateral displacement distance between each relocation unit 300, thereby protecting the guide rail 410. Of course, if the lateral displacement distance of each relocation unit 300 remains unchanged, the guide rail 410 can also be protected by increasing the distance between adjacent relocation units 300.

[0048] Specifically, in this embodiment, as Figures 1 to 3As shown, the connecting device 320 includes a clamping drive 321 and a pair of clamping wheels 322 connected by a transmission connection. The clamping drive 321 is used to drive the corresponding clamping wheels 322 to move towards each other to clamp the guide rail 410 or to move away from each other to release the guide rail 410. In this configuration, before starting the transverse belt conveyor, the height of the connecting device 320 can be adjusted by the lifting device 330 to place the connecting device 320 above the guide rail 410. The clamping drive 321 drives the clamping wheels 322 to move away from each other until the distance between the two clamping wheels 322 is greater than the width of the guide rail 410. Then, the clamping wheels 322 continue to move down to both sides of the guide rail 410, and then the clamping drive 321 drives the clamping wheels 322 to clamp the guide rail 410.

[0049] It should be noted that in other embodiments of this application, the number of clamping wheels 322 is not limited to one pair. For example, the number of clamping wheels 322 can also be two or three pairs, and multiple pairs of clamping wheels 322 can be driven by one clamping drive 321 or can be driven independently by different clamping drive 321.

[0050] Furthermore, it should be noted that in other embodiments of this application, the connecting device 320 is not limited to the above-described structural form, but can also be of other structural forms. For example, the guide rail 410 may have a through groove along its extension direction, and the connecting device 320 may be a hook that hangs on the guide rail 410; or the connecting device 320 may include a pair of hooks resembling a stethoscope, which respectively hook onto both sides of the guide rail 410. That is, as long as the transfer unit 300 can be connected to the guide rail 410 and can move along the guide rail 410 during the movement of the traversing device, this application does not limit the specific structural form of the connecting device 320.

[0051] Specifically, in this embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the frame 100 includes multiple gantry frames 110 spaced apart along the conveying direction, and crossbeams 120 connecting each gantry frame 110. The number of gantry frames 110 corresponds to the number of transfer units 300. The gantry frames 110 have a simple structure and can span across the belt conveyor, providing sufficient support for the transfer units 300 and the intermediate conveying section 400 raised by the transfer units 300.

[0052] More specifically, in this embodiment, continuing as follows Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, support beams 130 are provided at both ends of the top beam 111 of the gantry 110 and between the corresponding columns 112. With this arrangement, the support beams 130 can improve the structural strength and support strength of the gantry 110, thereby providing more stable and powerful support for the intermediate conveying section 400.

[0053] More specifically, in this embodiment, continuing as follows Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a reinforcing beam 140 is also provided above the top beam 111 of the gantry frame 110; furthermore, the reinforcing beam 140 and the top beam 111 form an isosceles trapezoidal structure. With this arrangement, the reinforcing beam 140 can improve the overall strength of the frame 100, making the frame 100 less prone to downward deformation when bearing gravity.

[0054] Specifically, in this embodiment, as Figure 3 As shown, the lifting device 330 includes a lifting drive component 331, which comprises a first fixed part and a first movable part, one of which is connected to the base 310, and the other is connected to the top beam 111 of the gantry frame 110. Further, in this embodiment, the lifting drive component 331 can be a lifting hydraulic cylinder or a lifting air cylinder. The first fixed part is the cylinder body of the lifting hydraulic cylinder or the lifting air cylinder, connected to the top beam 111; the first movable part is the hydraulic rod of the lifting hydraulic cylinder or the air rod of the lifting air cylinder, connected to the base 310. This configuration facilitates automated intelligent control. Of course, the lifting drive component 331 can also be other linear drive components, such as an electric push rod.

[0055] Specifically, in this embodiment, the following continues... Figure 3 As shown, the push-pull device 340 includes a push-pull drive component, which comprises a second fixed part and a second movable part. One part is pivotally connected to the base 310, and the other is pivotally connected to the column 112 of the gantry 110, with both pivot axes parallel to the conveying direction. Further, the push-pull drive component can be a push-pull hydraulic cylinder or a push-pull pneumatic cylinder. The second fixed part is the cylinder body of the push-pull hydraulic cylinder or the push-pull pneumatic cylinder, pivotally connected to the column 112; the second movable part is the hydraulic rod of the push-pull hydraulic cylinder or the pneumatic rod of the push-pull pneumatic cylinder, pivotally connected to the base 310. This configuration facilitates automated intelligent control. Of course, the push-pull drive component can also be other linear drive components, such as an electric push rod.

[0056] Specifically, in this embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the lifting device 330 is movably mounted on the top beam 111 in the lateral direction. One of the first fixed part and the first movable part is provided with a transverse wheel 332. The top beam 111 is provided with a guide part, and the transverse wheel 332 can move laterally along the guide part.

[0057] More specifically, in this embodiment, as Figure 1As shown, the top beam 111 is provided with a guide groove 113, and the first fixed part of the lifting drive 331 is provided with a mounting plate for mounting a transverse wheel 332. The mounting plate is movably inserted through the guide groove 113, and the transverse wheel 332 is mounted on the top of the mounting plate, enabling it to move along the guide groove 113 on the upper surface of the top beam 111. With this configuration, when the push-pull drive pushes the base 310, it can drive the entire transfer unit 300 to move laterally, and simultaneously drive the corresponding part of the intermediate conveying part 400 to move laterally. Of course, in other embodiments of this application, the lifting drive 331 can also be directly connected to the top beam 111, either slidably or pivotally, as long as it is convenient for the push-pull drive to push the base 310.

[0058] It should also be noted that, such as Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, the push-pull device 340 causes the intermediate conveying section 400 to move laterally by pulling. However, in other embodiments of this application, the intermediate conveying section 400 can also be moved laterally by pushing. That is, as long as the intermediate conveying section 400 can move laterally, the specific form of the push-pull device 340 is not limited in this application.

[0059] Specifically, in this embodiment, the walking device 200 includes a tracked walking device. The track plates have good traction and adhesion performance and good adaptability to terrain.

[0060] Specifically, in this embodiment, the traversing device further includes a control device. The control device controls the connecting device 320 to clamp or release the guide rail 410, controls the lifting device 330 to raise or lower the intermediate conveyor section 400, controls the push-pull device 340 to push or pull the intermediate conveyor section 400, and controls the walking device 200 to move. By setting up the control device, remote intelligent control of the traversing device can be achieved, making traversing more time-saving and labor-saving. The control device can integrate existing control methods or programs, which will not be elaborated here.

[0061] In addition, the control device may include a human-machine interface to enable real-time monitoring of the main body of the equipment. The traversing device may also be equipped with a positioning system and an obstacle detection system to ensure correct directional movement during travel, as well as timely acceleration and deceleration or braking when encountering obstacles. Regarding power supply, the traversing device can be powered by rechargeable batteries.

[0062] This embodiment also provides a method for traversing a belt conveyor, using the aforementioned traversing equipment, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the lateral movement method includes the following steps:

[0063] S410, connecting the connecting device 320 and the guide rail 410;

[0064] S420, the intermediate conveyor section 400 is raised to a preset height using the lifting device 330;

[0065] S430, the intermediate conveyor section 400 is moved laterally by a preset distance using the push-pull device 340;

[0066] S440, using the walking device 200 to drive the entire transverse moving equipment to move back and forth along the conveying direction;

[0067] S450, after the intermediate conveyor unit 400 has been moved laterally to the target distance, the lifting device 330 is used to lower the intermediate conveyor unit 400 to the ground.

[0068] The belt conveyor lateral movement method provided in this embodiment uses the aforementioned lateral movement equipment. During the movement of the lateral movement equipment, the intermediate conveying section 400 is continuously lateralized via the guide rail 410 using the transfer unit 300, rather than being lateralized in segments. Moreover, the lateral movement is performed simultaneously with the movement of the lateral movement equipment, resulting in high transfer efficiency. Using the lateral movement method provided in this embodiment, the aforementioned equipment can be set to be relatively short and small in size along the conveying direction. Furthermore, using the lateral movement method provided in this embodiment, the belt conveyor can continue to work during the lateral movement process, thus ensuring continuous operation of the belt conveyor.

[0069] Specifically, in this embodiment, along the traveling direction of the traveling device 200, from front to back, the push-pull device 340 in each transfer unit 300 sequentially increases the lateral movement distance of the intermediate conveyor section 400. That is, when laterally moving the intermediate conveyor section 400 of the belt conveyor, along the traveling direction, the transfer unit 300 located at the rear can laterally move the intermediate conveyor section 400 a certain distance further on the basis of the lateral movement of the transfer unit 300 located at the front. Thus, when the preset distance remains unchanged, the multiple transfer units 300 accumulate the lateral movement of the intermediate conveyor section 400 by the preset distance, which can protect the guide rail 410 and the intermediate conveyor section 400 of the belt conveyor to which it is located; when the preset distance is variable, the transfer distance of the intermediate conveyor section 400 in a single travel can be increased, which can improve the transfer efficiency.

[0070] Specifically, in this embodiment, along the traveling direction of the walking device 200, from front to back, the lifting device 330 in each transfer unit 300 first increases and then decreases the height of the intermediate conveying section 400. With this arrangement, at both ends of the traversing device along the traveling direction—that is, at the transfer unit 300 where the intermediate conveying section 400 is lifted off the ground and at the transfer unit 300 where the intermediate conveying section 400 is placed on the ground—the intermediate conveying section 400 is relatively low. This arrangement effectively prevents plastic deformation of the guide rail 410 and protects the guide rail 410.

[0071] Specifically, in this embodiment, when the intermediate conveying section 400 is moved laterally, it moves laterally from one end of the intermediate conveying section 400 near the head section or one end near the tail section to the other end, and moves laterally while traveling.

[0072] Finally, it should be noted that in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0073] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the invention. Various modifications to the embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Therefore, the invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A belt conveyor traversing device, characterized in that, The intermediate conveying section (400) for laterally moving the belt conveyor is provided with a guide rail (410) extending along the conveying direction. The transverse transfer device includes a frame (100), a traveling device (200) disposed on the frame (100), and at least one transfer unit (300). The traveling device (200) is used to make the transverse transfer device travel back and forth along the conveying direction. The relocation unit (300) includes a base (310) and a connecting device (320), a lifting device (330), and a push-pull device (340) disposed on the base (310). The connecting device (320) is movably connected to the guide rail (410) along the conveying direction. The lifting device (330) is used to raise the intermediate conveying section (400) to a preset height or lower it to the ground. The push-pull device (340) is used to move the intermediate conveying section (400) located at the preset height laterally by a preset distance. Both the preset height and the preset distance are less than the bending deflection of the guide rail (410).

2. The belt conveyor traversing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting device (320) includes a clamping drive (321) and at least one pair of clamping wheels (322) connected by a transmission. The clamping drive (321) is used to drive the corresponding clamping wheels (322) to move toward each other to clamp the guide rail (410) or to move away from each other to release the guide rail (410).

3. The belt conveyor traversing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame (100) includes a plurality of gantry frames (110) spaced apart along the conveying direction, and crossbeams (120) connecting each of the gantry frames (110); The lifting device (330) includes a lifting drive component (331), which includes a first fixed part and a first movable part, one of which is connected to the base (310) and the other is connected to the top beam (111) of the gantry frame (110). The push-pull device (340) includes a push-pull drive component, which includes a second fixed part and a second movable part, one of which is pivotally connected to the base (310) and the other is pivotally connected to the column (112) of the gantry frame (110), and both pivot axes are parallel to the conveying direction.

4. The belt conveyor traversing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lifting device (330) is movably disposed on the top beam (111) in the lateral direction. One of the first fixed part and the first movable part is provided with a transverse wheel (332). The top beam (111) is provided with a guide part. The transverse wheel (332) can move laterally along the guide part.

5. The belt conveyor traversing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The walking device (200) includes a tracked walking device.

6. The belt conveyor traversing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The traverse device also includes a control device for controlling the connecting device (320) to clamp or release the guide rail (410), controlling the lifting device (330) to raise or lower the intermediate conveying section (400), controlling the push-pull device (340) to push and pull the intermediate conveying section (400), and controlling the walking device (200) to walk.

7. A method for lateral movement of a belt conveyor, characterized in that, Using the traversing device according to any one of claims 1-6 includes the following steps: Connect the connecting device (320) to the guide rail (410); The intermediate conveying section (400) is raised to a preset height using the lifting device (330); The intermediate conveying section (400) is moved laterally by a predetermined distance using the push-pull device (340); The walking device (200) is used to drive the entire traverse device to move back and forth along the conveying direction; After the intermediate conveying unit (400) has been moved laterally by the target distance, the lifting device (330) is used to lower the intermediate conveying unit (400) to the ground.

8. The lateral movement method for a belt conveyor according to claim 7, characterized in that, Along the traveling direction of the traveling device (200), from front to back, the push-pull device (340) in each of the moving units (300) successively increases the lateral distance of the intermediate conveying part (400).

9. The lateral movement method for a belt conveyor according to claim 8, characterized in that, Along the traveling direction of the traveling device (200), from front to back, the lifting device (330) in each of the moving units (300) first increases and then decreases the height of the intermediate conveying section (400).

10. The method for lateral movement of a belt conveyor according to claim 8, characterized in that, When the intermediate conveyor section (400) is moved laterally, it moves from one end of the intermediate conveyor section (400) near the head section or the other end near the tail section to the other end while moving laterally.

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