Ship-to-barge rail transfer device

Abstract

This invention discloses a ship transshipment rail handling device, comprising a handling component, a lifting component, and a locking component. The handling component includes a support frame and movable wheels. The movable wheels are located at the bottom of the support frame, and a fixed rod is located at the top of the support frame, extending along a first direction. The lifting component includes a lifting rod, a lifting chain, and a rotating sleeve. The rotating sleeve extends along the first direction and is rotatably fitted around the outer periphery of the fixed rod. The non-end of the lifting rod is fixedly connected to the rotating sleeve. One end of the lifting chain is connected to the lifting rod, and the other end is provided with a hook for attaching to the rail. The locking component is used to lock the lifting rod at a set height position. This ship transshipment rail handling device facilitates rail handling, is low in cost, and is easy to operate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of ship transshipment rail transport devices, and more particularly to a ship transshipment rail transport device. Background Technology

[0002] Multiple sets of steel trolleys are frequently used for moving ships on and off the hull, and these trolleys need to travel on dedicated rails. During on-site rail laying, cranes or forklifts are typically used to move the rails. However, cranes and forklifts are expensive to operate and require skilled personnel, placing high demands on the workers. Manually moving the rails is also labor-intensive and poses significant safety risks. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a ship transshipment rail transport device that facilitates rail transport, and is low in cost and easy to operate.

[0004] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A ship transshipment rail transport device is provided, comprising:

[0006] The transport assembly includes a support frame and casters. The casters are located at the bottom of the support frame, and a fixed rod is located at the top of the support frame. The length of the fixed rod extends along a first direction.

[0007] The lifting assembly includes a lifting rod, a lifting chain, and a rotating sleeve. The length of the rotating sleeve extends along the first direction. The rotating sleeve is rotatably sleeved on the outer periphery of the fixed rod. The non-end of the lifting rod is fixedly connected to the rotating sleeve. One end of the lifting chain is connected to the lifting rod, and the other end is provided with a hook for attaching to the rail.

[0008] A locking assembly for locking the boom at a set height position.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of the aforementioned ship transshipment rail transport device, the locking assembly includes a locking plate and a locking pin. The locking plate is spaced apart on one side of the boom, and the locking plate protrudes from the side of the fixed rod away from the chain. The locking plate has a first locking hole through it, and the boom has a second locking hole. The locking pin can pass through the first locking hole and be inserted into the second locking hole.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of the ship transshipment rail transport device, the boom is provided with a fixing plate, the length of the fixing plate extends vertically, and the fixing plate is spaced apart from and opposite to the locking plate. The fixing plate is provided with at least two second locking holes, all of which are spaced apart vertically, and the locking pin can be inserted into any one of the second locking holes.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of the ship transshipment rail transport device, the locking pin is a screw, the second locking hole is a threaded hole, and the screw can be tightened in the threaded hole.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of the ship transshipment rail transport device, the rotating sleeve is located in the middle of the fixed rod, and the fixed rod has limit protrusions at both ends of the rotating sleeve along its length.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of the aforementioned ship transshipment rail transport device, the support frame further includes two support members and two connecting members. The two support members are both horizontally arranged, and the two support members are spaced apart and parallel to each other along the first direction. The length of each support member extends along a second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction. The connecting members correspond one-to-one with the support members. The fixed interval is set above the two support members. The opposite ends of the fixed rod are respectively connected to the corresponding support members through the connecting members. The bottom of each support member is provided with two moving wheels, and the two moving wheels on the same support member are spaced apart along the second direction.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution of the ship transshipment rail transport device, a first reinforcing plate is provided between the support member and the corresponding connecting member.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution of the aforementioned ship transshipment rail transport device, a second reinforcing plate is connected between the rotating sleeve and the fixed rod.

[0016] As a preferred technical solution of the aforementioned ship transshipment rail transport device, a handle is provided at the end of the boom away from the chain.

[0017] As a preferred technical solution of the aforementioned ship transshipment rail transport device, it also includes a lighting lamp, which is installed on the top of the support frame.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: A hook is provided at one end of the lifting chain, which can be used to hook onto the bolt holes on the rail; a rotating sleeve is provided and rotated on the fixed rod, allowing the lifting chain to be driven by rotating the lifting rod relative to the support frame with the fixed rod as the fulcrum at the end away from the lifting point, thereby lifting or lowering the rail; a movable wheel is provided at the bottom of the support frame, and the movement of the movable wheel on the travel surface moves the transport device and the rail as a whole, thereby realizing the transport of the rail; by providing a locking component, when the lifting rod lifts the rail to a set height, the locking component can be used to lock the lifting rod, so that the rail can be held at the set height position without applying external force to the lifting rod during the transfer of the rail. After the rail is transported to the designated position, the locking component is released from the lifting rod, and then the lifted rail is lowered by the lifting rod. This transport device uses the principle of leverage and movable wheels to lift and move the rail to the designated position, which is simple to operate and facilitates the transport of rails. In addition, this type of transport device has few parts, a simple structure, and low cost. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a side view of the ship transshipment rail transport device described in the embodiment.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a side view of the ship transshipment rail transport device described in the embodiment after the locking plate has been removed.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the rotating sleeve, the limiting protrusion, and the support frame.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the suspension rod described in the embodiment.

[0024] In the picture:

[0025] 1. Handling assembly; 11. Support frame; 111. Connector; 112. Support; 113. Fixing rod; 114. Sealing plate; 12. Moving wheel; 13. First reinforcing plate; 14. Second reinforcing plate; 15. Rotating sleeve; 16. Fixing plate; 161. Second locking hole; 17. Limiting protrusion; 18. Handle; 2. Lifting assembly; 21. Lifting chain; 22. Lifting rod; 23. Hook; 3. Locking assembly; 31. Locking plate; 311. First plate; 312. Second plate; 32. Locking pin. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the technical problems solved by the present invention, the technical solutions adopted, and the technical effects achieved clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0027] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0028] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0029] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this invention provides a ship transshipment rail transport device (hereinafter referred to as the transport device), including a transport component 1, a lifting component 2, and a locking component 3. The transport component 1 includes a support frame 11 and movable wheels 12. The movable wheels 12 are located at the bottom of the support frame 11, and a fixed rod 113 is located at the top of the support frame 11, with the length of the fixed rod 113 extending along a first direction. The lifting component 2 includes a lifting rod 22, a lifting chain 21, and a rotating sleeve 15, with the length of the rotating sleeve 15 extending along a first direction, which is the Y direction in the figure. The rotating sleeve 15 is rotatably fitted around the outer periphery of the fixed rod 113. The non-end of the lifting rod 22 is fixedly connected to the rotating sleeve 15. One end of the lifting chain 21 is connected to the lifting rod 22, and the other end is provided with a hook 23 for attaching to the rail. Specifically, the lifting chain 21 is an iron chain, and the hook 23 is an iron hook. The locking component 3 is used to lock the lifting rod 22 at a set height position. In this example, the length of the boom 22 is 2m, and the rotating sleeve 15 is connected at 1 / 3 of the total length of the boom 22.

[0030] A hook 23 is provided at one end of the lifting chain 21, which can be hooked to the bolt hole on the rail. A rotating sleeve 15 is provided and rotated on the fixed rod 113. By controlling the end of the lifting rod 22 away from the lifting point, the lifting rod 22 can be rotated relative to the support frame 11 with the fixed rod 113 as the fulcrum, which can drive the lifting chain 21 to lift and lower the rail. A moving wheel 12 is provided at the bottom of the support frame 11. The moving wheel 12 moves on the running surface to move the transport device and the rail as a whole, thereby realizing the transport of the rail. By providing a locking component 3, when the lifting rod 22 lifts the rail to a set height, the locking component 3 can be used to lock the lifting rod 22. In this way, the rail can be kept at the set height position without applying external force to the lifting rod 22 during the transfer of the rail. After the rail is transferred to the designated position, the locking component 3 is released from the locking of the lifting rod 22, and then the lifted rail is lowered by the lifting rod 22. This type of handling device utilizes the principle of levers and moving wheels 12 to lift and rotate the rails to a designated position. It is relatively simple to operate and facilitates the handling of rails. Furthermore, this type of handling device has few components, a simple structure, and low cost.

[0031] Understandably, the length of the track is typically 6m-12m. In practice, two transport devices are used together. After the lifting chains 21 on the two transport devices are hooked to the bolt holes at both ends of the track, the lifting rods 22 of the two transport devices lift the track. Then, the two transport devices are moved to the designated position, and the lifting rods 22 are operated to lower the track. This type of transport device, with the cooperation of two people, can transport and lay 6m-12m track, reducing the labor intensity of the workers and improving the safety of the operation.

[0032] The locking assembly 3 includes a locking plate 31 and a locking pin 32. The locking plate 31 is spaced apart on one side of the boom 22 and protrudes from the side of the fixed rod 113 away from the chain 21. The locking plate 31 has a first locking hole, and the boom 22 has a second locking hole 161. The locking pin 32 can pass through the first locking hole and be inserted into the second locking hole 161. Specifically, the locking plate 31 and the rotating sleeve 15 are spaced apart along the length of the fixed rod 113. When the locking pin 32 passes through the first locking hole and is inserted into the second locking hole 161, the boom 22 is restricted from rotating relative to the support frame 11, thereby locking the boom 22. When the locking pin 32 is removed from the first locking hole and the second locking hole 161, it engages to lock the boom 22. In this embodiment, a locking plate 31 is positioned on one side of the boom 22. After the boom 22 is released from its locking position, the locking plate 31 will not interfere with the position of the boom 22. In actual implementation, the operator manually rotates the boom 22 relative to the support frame 11 at the end of the boom 22 away from the chain 21. By having the locking plate 31 protrude from the side of the fixed rod 113 away from the chain 21, the operator can pass the locking pin 32 through the first locking hole and insert it into the second locking hole 161 at the end of the guide rod away from the chain 21.

[0033] Specifically, the locking plate 31 includes a first plate 311 and a second plate 312 connected at an angle to the first plate 311. The length of the first plate 311 extends along a second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction. The second direction is the X direction in the figure. One end of the first plate 311 along its length is fixed to the fixing rod 113, and the other end of the first plate 311 along its length is connected to the second plate 312. The second plate 312 is provided with a first locking hole.

[0034] To facilitate the rotation of the boom 22 relative to the support frame 11, a handle 18 is provided at the end of the boom 22 away from the chain 21.

[0035] A fixing plate 16 is provided on the boom 22. The length of the fixing plate 16 extends vertically, and the fixing plate 16 is spaced apart from and opposite to the locking plate 31. The fixing plate 16 is provided with at least two second locking holes 161, all of which are distributed at intervals along the vertical direction. The locking pin 32 can be inserted into any of the second locking holes 161. By providing multiple second locking holes 161 on the fixing plate 16, the boom 22 can be locked at different heights according to the rails at different heights during actual use, which is convenient for use. In addition, the fixing plate 16 provides the distribution positions for the multiple second locking holes 161.

[0036] When the transport device experiences bumps on the travel surface, the locking pin 32 may slip out of the second locking hole 161, causing the lifting rod 22 to fail to lock. In this embodiment, the locking pin 32 is set as a screw and the second locking hole 161 is a threaded hole. The screw can be tightened in the threaded hole to prevent the locking pin 32 from coming out of the second locking hole 161 and improve the reliability of the locking assembly 3.

[0037] In this embodiment, the rotating sleeve 15 is located in the middle of the fixed rod 113. The fixed rod 113 has two limiting protrusions 17 protruding from both ends of the rotating sleeve 15 along the length direction. The two limiting protrusions 17 can limit the sleeve to the periphery of the fixed rod 113, preventing the rotating sleeve 15 from driving the lifting rod 22 to move along the length direction of the fixed rod 113.

[0038] In this example, the fixing rod 113 is a hollow body, and a sealing plate 114 is provided at one end of the fixing rod 113. The hanging chain 21 is connected to the fixing rod 113 through the sealing plate 114. The hollow fixing rod 113 is lightweight, which helps to reduce the overall weight of the handling device and makes it easy to carry.

[0039] In another example, the fixing rod 113 is a solid body. A solid fixing rod 113 has good load-bearing capacity and low risk of deformation.

[0040] Specifically, the support frame 11 also includes two support members 112 and two connecting members 111. The two support members 112 are horizontally arranged, spaced apart and parallel to each other along a first direction. The length of each support member 112 extends along a second direction, perpendicular to the first direction. The connecting members 111 correspond one-to-one with the support members 112 and are fixedly spaced above the two support members 112. The opposite ends of the fixing rod 113 are connected to the corresponding support member 112 via the connecting members 111. Each support member 112 has two casters 12 at its bottom, spaced apart along the second direction. The two support members 112 provide support for the support frame 11. The spaced distribution of the two support members 112 along the second direction and the extension of their length along the first direction effectively prevent the handling device from tipping over. Specifically, the connecting members 111 and the support members 112 are both angle steel.

[0041] In this example, the moving wheel 12 is a swivel wheel. In another example, the moving wheel 12 could also be a linear moving wheel.

[0042] To strengthen the connection between the support member 112 and the connector 111, a first reinforcing plate 13 is provided between the support member 112 and the corresponding connector 111 to prevent breakage at the connection point between the support member 112 and the connector 111.

[0043] Furthermore, a second reinforcing plate 14 is connected between the rotating sleeve 15 and the fixed rod 113, and the second reinforcing plate 14...

[0044] In this example, the rotating sleeve 15, support frame 11, first reinforcing plate 13, second reinforcing plate 14, hanging rod 22, and fixing rod 113 are all made of stainless steel. In other examples, the rotating sleeve 15, support frame 11, first reinforcing plate 13, second reinforcing plate 14, hanging rod 22, and fixing rod 113 may also be made of other materials, such as wood or plastic.

[0045] To facilitate the handling of rails in dimly lit environments, the handling device also includes a light (not shown in the figure), which is mounted on the top of the support frame 11. Specifically, the light is mounted on the fixed rod 113. By mounting the light on the top of the support frame 11, the area around the rail to be handled can be illuminated, making it easier to hook the lifting chain 21 onto the rail to be handled.

[0046] In the description herein, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used merely for descriptive distinction and have no special meaning.

[0047] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0048] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style of the specification is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0049] The technical principles of the present invention have been described above with reference to specific embodiments. These descriptions are merely for explaining the principles of the invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the invention in any way. Based on this explanation, those skilled in the art can readily conceive of other specific embodiments of the invention without inventive effort, and these embodiments will all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A ship transshipment rail transport device, characterized in that... ,include: The transport assembly includes a support frame and casters. The casters are located at the bottom of the support frame, and a fixed rod is located at the top of the support frame. The length of the fixed rod extends along a first direction. The lifting assembly includes a lifting rod, a lifting chain, and a rotating sleeve. The length of the rotating sleeve extends along the first direction. The rotating sleeve is rotatably sleeved on the outer periphery of the fixed rod. The non-end of the lifting rod is fixedly connected to the rotating sleeve. One end of the lifting chain is connected to the lifting rod, and the other end is provided with a hook for attaching to the rail. A locking assembly for locking the boom at a set height position; The locking assembly includes a locking plate and a locking pin. The locking plate is spaced apart on one side of the rod and protrudes from the side of the fixed rod away from the chain. The locking plate has a first locking hole through it, and the rod has a second locking hole. The locking pin can pass through the first locking hole and be inserted into the second locking hole. The locking plate includes a first plate and a second plate connected at an angle to the first plate. The length of the first plate extends along a second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction. One end of the length direction of the first plate is fixedly connected to the fixing rod, and the other end of the length direction of the first plate is connected to the second plate. The second plate is provided with the first locking hole. The locking pin is a screw, and the second locking hole is a threaded hole, and the screw can be tightened in the threaded hole.

2. The ship transshipment rail transport device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The boom is provided with a fixing plate, the length of which extends vertically, and the fixing plate is spaced apart from and opposite to the locking plate. The fixing plate is provided with at least two second locking holes, all of which are spaced apart vertically, and the locking pin can be inserted into any one of the second locking holes.

3. The ship transshipment rail transport device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating sleeve is located in the middle of the fixed rod, and the fixed rod has limit protrusions at both ends of the rotating sleeve along its length.

4. The ship transshipment rail transport device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support frame further includes two support members and two connecting members. The two support members are horizontally arranged and are spaced apart and parallel to each other along the first direction. The length of each support member extends along a second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction. The connecting members correspond one-to-one with the support members. The fixing rods are spaced apart above the two support members. The opposite ends of the fixing rods are connected to the corresponding support members through the connecting members. Each support member has two moving wheels at its bottom. The two moving wheels on the same support member are spaced apart along the second direction.

5. The ship transshipment rail transport device according to claim 4, characterized in that, A first reinforcing plate is provided between the support member and the corresponding connector.

6. The ship transshipment rail transport device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, A second reinforcing plate is connected between the rotating sleeve and the fixed rod.

7. The ship transshipment rail transport device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, A handle is provided at the end of the boom away from the chain.

8. The ship transshipment rail transport device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, It also includes a lighting fixture, which is mounted on top of the support frame.

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