Independent box type three-dimensional building transportation system

Abstract

The present application relates to the field of elevator. Independent box type three-dimensional building transportation system, including vertical transportation system, horizontal transportation system, the horizontal transportation system includes horizontal transportation track in horizontal direction, the second traction system of traction transportation box on horizontal transportation track horizontal, the second control system of controlling the running state of the second traction system and the horizontal running position of the transportation box; It also includes the third traction system of moving the transportation box from the elevator car to the horizontal transportation track or from the horizontal transportation track to the elevator car. The transportation box of the present application can not only be vertically transported, but also horizontally transported, and in the process of three-dimensional transportation, passengers do not need to get out of the transportation box, thereby realizing the three-dimensional transportation of passengers.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of elevators, and more specifically to elevator cars. Background Technology

[0002] With evolving aesthetic and functional requirements, buildings are increasingly demanding not only upward mobility but also irregular shapes and multi-unit podium structures. Current elevators, as vertical transportation tools, can only move vertically, not horizontally. Escalators, while capable of horizontal movement, are structurally limited to long-distance transport. Therefore, in large building clusters, various conversions and switching mechanisms are necessary, impacting efficiency. Furthermore, the inability of elevators to move horizontally necessitates walking to different elevator lobbies, preventing one-stop transportation from start to finish. In short, current elevators have only solved the vertical transportation problem, not the horizontal one, failing to achieve true three-dimensional transportation. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an independent box-type three-dimensional building transportation system to solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0004] The technical problem solved by this invention can be achieved by the following technical solutions:

[0005] An independent box-type three-dimensional building transportation system includes a vertical transportation system, which includes an elevator shaft and an elevator car. The vertical transportation system also includes a first traction system that pulls the elevator car vertically within the elevator shaft. The vertical transportation system also includes a first control system that controls the motion state of the first traction system and the vertical running position of the elevator car. The system is characterized by further including a horizontal transportation system, which includes a horizontal transportation track located in the horizontal direction, a second traction system that pulls the transport box horizontally on the horizontal transportation track, and a second control system that controls the operation state of the second traction system and the horizontal running position of the transport box.

[0006] It also includes a third traction system that moves the transport box from inside the elevator car to the horizontal transport track or from the horizontal transport track to inside the elevator car.

[0007] The transport box of this invention can not only transport vertically but also horizontally. Moreover, during the three-dimensional transport process, passengers do not need to leave the transport box, thus realizing three-dimensional transport of passengers.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, the third traction system includes a drive motor that drives a connected roller via a transmission system. The roller is located on the bottom surface of the elevator car, and its axis of rotation is parallel to the elevator car door. The transport box moves between the elevator car and the horizontal transport track under the combined action of the third and second traction systems.

[0009] As another preferred embodiment, the third traction system includes a drive motor that drives a connected axle via a transmission system. The axle is fixed to the bottom of the transport container. The transport container moves freely between the elevator car and the horizontal transport track using the axle.

[0010] Preferably, when all the transport boxes are located inside the elevator car, the transport boxes occupy half the volume of the elevator car. The first and second side walls of the transport boxes abut against the side walls of the elevator car, the third side wall of the transport boxes abuts against the elevator car door, and the fourth side wall of the transport boxes has a transport box door. Passengers first enter the elevator car and then enter the transport boxes from inside the elevator car. This design allows passengers to choose whether to enter the transport box based on the direction of transport, thus reaching their destination as quickly as possible. More importantly, this design does not affect the normal ascent and descent of other passengers when the transport boxes enter and exit the elevator car.

[0011] Preferably, there are two vertical transport systems located in Building A, namely A1 and A2; there are also two vertical transport systems located in Building B, namely B1 and B2; there are at least two connecting corridors between Building A and Building B, and each corridor has one horizontal transport system C1 connecting A1 and B1 and one horizontal transport system C2 connecting A2 and B2. The movement direction of the horizontal transport system C1 located on the same corridor is opposite to the transport direction of the horizontal transport system C2. This reduces the requirements for the second traction system.

[0012] Preferably, at least one side wall of the transport container is made of glass. This improves passenger visibility by utilizing the light transmitted through the glass, reducing the feeling of confinement when the transport container is small. Detailed Implementation

[0013] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this invention easier to understand, the invention is further described below.

[0014] Independent box-type three-dimensional building transportation system mainly includes vertical transportation system and horizontal transportation system.

[0015] The vertical transportation system mainly includes the elevator shaft, elevator car, first traction system, and first control system. The first traction system pulls the elevator car vertically within the elevator shaft. The first control system controls the motion state of the first traction system and the vertical running position of the elevator car. This part is no different from existing elevators, therefore the elevator shaft, elevator car, first traction system, first control system, and their connections will not be described in detail.

[0016] The independent containerized automated building transportation system also includes transport containers. The horizontal transportation system includes a horizontal transport track, a second traction system that pulls the transport containers horizontally along the horizontal transport track, and a second control system that controls the operation of the second traction system and the horizontal position of the transport containers. The independent containerized automated building transportation system also includes a third traction system that moves the transport containers from the elevator car to the horizontal transport track or from the horizontal transport track to the elevator car.

[0017] Regarding transport containers and elevator cars

[0018] A first guide structure is provided between the elevator car and the transport box to better guide the transport box into the elevator car. The first guide structure includes a groove fixed to the inner wall of the elevator car and a rail fixed to the outer wall of the transport box; the rail and groove correspond one-to-one and are mutually compatible. The structure of the rail and groove not only guides the transport box and the elevator car, but also, due to the sliding contact, allows for the addition of conductive components to power the electrical equipment (e.g., batteries) on the transport box. Preferably, the rail is located on the top of the transport box. Therefore, when the transport box is outside the elevator car, it can be moved and hoisted using the rail on top, and the conductive structure above the horizontal transport track allows the transport box to be powered in a manner similar to a tram.

[0019] Yes, the volume of the transport box can be matched with the volume of the elevator car. In this case, the volume of the transport box is more than two-thirds the volume of the elevator car, ensuring that all passengers entering the elevator car are housed within the transport box. With this structure, when the elevator reaches a floor with a horizontal transport system, the elevator hall door and the elevator car door open first, allowing the transport box to exit from the elevator car onto the horizontal transport track before passengers board or alight. Preferably, when the transport box is entirely within the elevator car, it occupies half the volume of the elevator car. The first and second side walls of the transport box abut against the side walls of the elevator car, the third side wall abuts against the elevator car door, and the fourth side wall has a transport box door. With this structure, passengers first enter the elevator car and then enter the transport box from inside the elevator car. This design allows passengers to choose whether to enter the transport box based on the direction of transport, thus reaching their destination as quickly as possible. More importantly, this design does not affect the normal boarding and alighting of other passengers when the transport box enters or exits the elevator car.

[0020] Regarding the third traction system

[0021] Option 1: The third traction system includes a drive motor that drives a connecting roller via a transmission system. The roller is located on the bottom surface of the elevator car, and its axis of rotation is parallel to the elevator car door. Thus, when exiting the elevator car, the rotation of the roller causes the transport box to gradually extend and reach the horizontal escalator's track. Then, under the combined action of the roller and the track, it moves until it sits on the track and moves to the designated horizontal position. When entering the elevator car, the track causes the transport box to gradually extend into the roller. Then, under the combined action of the roller and the track, it moves until it sits on the roller, and then the elevator car door closes. Finally, under the action of the first traction system, it moves to the designated vertical position.

[0022] In this design, the elevator car is equipped with a flap to shield the rotating rollers, allowing it to function as a normal, vertically transporting elevator even without a transport box inside. When the flap is in the horizontal position, it completely covers the rotating rollers; when in the vertical position, it rests between the side walls of the transport box and the elevator car. This prevents the transport box from rigidly contacting the elevator car and causing scratches. Both the upper and lower surfaces of the flap can be fitted with shock-absorbing layers, which can be rubber layers. This provides shock absorption, preventing rigid collisions or compression between the transport box and the elevator car during operation.

[0023] Option 2: The third traction system includes a drive motor, which drives a connected roller via a transmission system. The roller is located on the bottom surface of the elevator car, and its axis of rotation is parallel to the elevator car door. Alternatively, the third traction system can include a drive motor, which drives a connected axle via a transmission system. The axle is fixed to the bottom of the transport container. In this case, with the help of the axle, the transport container can move freely between the elevator car and the horizontal transport system.

[0024] In this design, a battery is installed at the bottom of the transport container, connected to the drive motor. This serves two purposes: firstly, it powers the drive motor, and secondly, it lowers the container's center of gravity, preventing it from tipping over during horizontal movement. While the transport container is inside the elevator car, its battery is charged; however, it remains uncharged during horizontal movement. This avoids the potential for shortened battery life or reduced capacity caused by simultaneous charging and use.

[0025] Regarding horizontal transport systems

[0026] The horizontal transport system can be a horizontal escalator. In this case, the horizontal transport track is the same as that of the horizontal escalator, and the second traction system is also the escalator's traction system. The transport container sits on the track of the horizontal escalator. Multiple steel plates can be used instead of the track to increase the system's support strength and service life. If the transport container has its own axles, a second traction system is not required.

[0027] Regarding other

[0028] Preferably, the horizontal transport systems located on adjacent connecting corridors move in opposite directions. This reduces the requirements for the horizontal transport systems. It is possible to have two vertical transport systems in Building A, namely A1 and A2; and two vertical transport systems in Building B, namely B1 and B2. There are at least two connecting corridors between Buildings A and B, and each corridor has one horizontal transport system C1 connecting A1 and B1, and one horizontal transport system C2 connecting A2 and B2. The movement directions of horizontal transport systems C1 and C2 on the same corridor are opposite. In this case, the elevator hall doors of A1 and A2 are preferably close together, and the elevator hall doors of B1 and B2 are preferably close together. Moreover, when the transport container is small, it is preferable that the transport container is located on the inside, thus facilitating passenger boarding and alighting on the outside. Of course, the horizontal transport system can have both forward and reverse transport directions, allowing for free transport as needed, and eliminating the need for two connecting corridors between buildings.

[0029] At least one side wall of the transport container is made of glass, thereby utilizing the light transmission through the glass to reduce the feeling of confinement when the transport container is small. The transport container is equipped with a door for passengers to board and alight. When the transport container is large, the door is preferably located near the elevator car door; when the transport container is small, the door is preferably located on the side wall of the transport container, specifically the side wall near the middle of the elevator car. In this case, the user first enters the elevator car and then enters the transport container from inside the elevator car.

[0030] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of the invention. Various changes and modifications can be made to the invention without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the present invention as claimed. The scope of protection of this invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An independent box-type three-dimensional building transportation system, comprising a vertical transportation system, wherein the vertical transportation system includes an elevator shaft and an elevator car, the vertical transportation system further includes a first traction system for vertically moving the elevator car within the elevator shaft, and the vertical transportation system further includes a first control system for controlling the motion state of the first traction system and the vertical running position of the elevator car, characterized in that, It also includes a horizontal transport system, which includes a horizontal transport track located in the horizontal direction, a second traction system for pulling the transport box horizontally on the horizontal transport track, and a second control system for controlling the operating status of the second traction system and the horizontal running position of the transport box. It also includes a third traction system that moves the transport box from inside the elevator car to the horizontal transport track or from the horizontal transport track to inside the elevator car; When all the transport boxes are located inside the elevator car, the transport boxes occupy half the volume of the elevator car. The first and second side walls of the transport boxes abut against the side walls of the elevator car, the third side wall of the transport boxes abuts against the door of the elevator car, and a transport box door is opened on the fourth side wall of the transport boxes. Depending on the direction of transport, passengers can choose whether to enter the transport box. When the transport box enters or exits the elevator car, it does not affect the normal entry and exit of the remaining passengers.

2. The independent box-type automated building transportation system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The third traction system includes a drive motor, which drives a connected roller through a transmission system. The roller is located on the bottom surface of the elevator car, and the roller's axis of rotation is parallel to the elevator car door.

3. The independent box-type automated building transportation system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The elevator car is equipped with a flap for covering the rotating roller. When the flap is flipped to the horizontal position, it completely covers the rotating roller. When the flap is flipped to the vertical position, it presses between the side wall of the transport box and the side wall of the elevator car.

4. The independent box-type automated building transportation system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The third traction system includes a drive motor, which drives a wheel axle via a transmission system. The wheel axle is fixed to the bottom of the transport box.

5. The independent box-type automated building transportation system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The bottom of the transport box is equipped with a storage battery, which is connected to the drive motor.

6. The independent box-type automated building transportation system according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first guide structure is provided between the elevator car and the transport box. The first guide structure includes a slide groove fixed on the inner side wall of the elevator car and a slide rail fixed on the outer side wall of the transport box. The slide rail and the slide groove correspond one-to-one and are matched with each other.

7. The independent box-type three-dimensional building transportation system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The horizontal transport track is the transport track of a horizontal escalator, and the second traction system is the traction system of the horizontal escalator.

8. The independent box-type three-dimensional building transportation system according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are two vertical transportation systems in Building A, namely A1 and A2; there are also two vertical transportation systems in Building B, namely B1 and B2; there are at least two connecting corridors between Building A and Building B, and each connecting corridor has a horizontal transportation system C1 connecting A1 and B1 and a horizontal transportation system C2 connecting A2 and B2. The movement direction of the horizontal transportation system C1 and the transportation direction of the horizontal transportation system C2 located on the same connecting corridor are opposite.

9. The independent box-type automated building transportation system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transport container has at least one side wall made of glass.