A switch device and an air rail transport system

Abstract

This application belongs to the field of rail transit technology, specifically relating to a turnout device and an overhead rail transport system. The turnout device includes a support frame, a connecting frame, a turnout beam, and at least one driving component. Two support frames are arranged longitudinally opposite each other, and the connecting frame is connected between the two support frames. The middle part of the turnout beam is rotatably connected to the connecting frame, and both ends of the turnout beam swing on the two support frames respectively. At least one driving component is connected between the turnout beam and the connecting frame. This application can realize the switching of the turnout beam between the main line and the branch line, thereby enabling the setting of multiple intersecting transport tracks to improve the transport efficiency of transport vehicles, and has significant practical value.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of rail transit technology, specifically relating to a turnout device and an air rail transport system. Background Technology

[0002] In an air rail transport system, the turnout device is a relatively important structure to facilitate the switching of vehicles on different lines.

[0003] In related technologies, aerial rail transport typically involves only one transport track, with multiple transport vehicles running sequentially on the track. However, when a transport vehicle is unloading goods, it needs to be stopped at a specific location on the transport track to unload the goods, which prevents other transport vehicles behind it from passing, thus affecting the transport efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a turnout device and an air rail transport system, which aims to at least partially solve the technical problem of the impact on the transport efficiency of transport vehicles caused by only having one transport track in air rail transport.

[0005] In a first aspect of this application, a turnout device is provided, the turnout device comprising: two support frames arranged longitudinally opposite each other; a connecting frame connected between the two support frames; a turnout beam rotatably connected to the connecting frame at its middle portion and swinging at both ends on the two support frames respectively; and at least one driving member connected between the turnout beam and the connecting frame.

[0006] The turnout device provided in this application features a turnout beam rotatably connected to a connecting frame at its center, with both ends swinging on two support frames. At least one driving component is connected between the turnout beam and the connecting frame. Therefore, by controlling the extension and retraction of the driving component, the turnout beam can be rotated on the connecting frame, thereby enabling it to switch connections with the track to be docked. This allows the turnout beam to switch between the main line and the branch line, thus enabling the installation of multiple intersecting transport tracks to improve the transport efficiency of transport vehicles. This device has significant practical value.

[0007] In some embodiments, the connecting frame is provided with a connecting crossbeam, which is arranged laterally; a rotating shaft is provided in the middle of the turnout beam, which is arranged vertically and is rotatably connected to the middle of the connecting crossbeam, so that the turnout beam can rotate on the connecting frame around the rotating shaft.

[0008] In some embodiments, a mounting hole is provided in the middle of the connecting beam, and the mounting hole is arranged vertically; a sleeve is fitted on the outer circumferential surface of the rotating shaft, and the sleeve is fixedly installed in the mounting hole.

[0009] In some implementations, a bearing is provided between the sleeve and the shaft to improve the smoothness of rotation.

[0010] In some embodiments, the turnout device further includes: a support base connected to the top of the connecting beam, the rotating shaft movably passing through the connecting beam and connected to the support base, the support base having an oblong hole whose length direction is vertically oriented; a first connecting base connected to the support base via a suspension shaft; and an adjusting member connected between the first connecting base and the turnout beam to adjust the vertical height of the turnout beam. By providing the adjusting member, the height of the turnout beam can be adjusted to accommodate settlement that may occur during long-term use.

[0011] In some embodiments, the support base includes: a first support plate, fixedly mounted on the connecting crossbeam; two opposing clamping plates, respectively connected to the lateral sides of the first support plate, each clamping plate being provided with the waist-shaped hole, and the two ends of the suspension shaft being movably mounted in the two waist-shaped holes.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first connecting seat includes: a first connecting block movably disposed between the two clamping plates, the middle portion of the first connecting block being suspended on the suspension shaft, and the longitudinal ends of the first connecting block being bent downward to form a connecting arm; a support block connected to the bottom of the connecting arm, the lateral ends of the support block extending out of the connecting arm to form a support portion; a second connecting block fixedly connected to the turnout beam, the second connecting block having a connecting portion, the connecting portion and the support portion being correspondingly disposed, the connecting portion being disposed above the corresponding support portion, and the adjusting member being disposed between the adjusting portion and the support portion.

[0013] In some embodiments, the adjusting component includes an adjusting block, at least one end of which is provided with a shim of adjustable thickness, the shim being disposed on the connecting portion and / or the supporting portion. The height of the turnout beam can be adjusted by selecting a shim of suitable thickness.

[0014] In some embodiments, the connecting part and / or the supporting part are provided with a limiting groove to accommodate the shim, so as to prevent the shim from shifting during the rotation of the turnout beam and improve the reliability of the assembly.

[0015] In some implementations, the adjusting element includes a linear reciprocating mechanism that automatically adjusts the height of the turnout beam.

[0016] In some embodiments, two drive components are provided, each positioned on one side of the turnout beam in the lateral direction. In practice, both drive components are controlled simultaneously to rotate the turnout beam on the connecting frame.

[0017] In some embodiments, the support frame is provided with a guide rail, which is arc-shaped; the turnout device further includes a guide trolley connected to the guide rail, the guide trolley being connected to the end of the turnout beam via a connector to provide guidance for the drive rotation of the turnout beam.

[0018] In some embodiments, the connector includes: a second connecting seat fixedly connected to the end of the turnout beam, the second connecting seat having a connecting hole in the vertical direction; and a connecting post, the top end of which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the guide car, the bottom end of which passes through the bottom of the guide rail in sequence, the bottom of the connecting post being connected by two or more connecting pins.

[0019] In a second aspect, this application also provides an air rail transport system comprising: two opposing track assemblies, each track assembly including at least two tracks; and a turnout device disposed between the two track assemblies, wherein the two ends of the turnout beam of the turnout device are operably connected to the tracks of the track assemblies.

[0020] The overhead rail transport system provided in this application features a turnout beam whose middle section is rotatably connected to a connecting frame, with both ends swinging on two support frames. At least one driving component is connected between the turnout beam and the connecting frame. Therefore, by controlling the extension and retraction of the driving component, the turnout beam can be rotated on the connecting frame, thereby enabling it to switch connections with the track to be docked. This allows the turnout beam to switch between the main line and the branch line, thus allowing for the setup of multiple intersecting transport tracks to improve the transport efficiency of transport vehicles. This system has significant practical value.

[0021] In some implementations, a safety stop assembly is provided at the end of the track facing the turnout device to prevent vehicles from running on the track.

[0022] In some embodiments, the safety stop assembly includes: a telescopic member disposed at the end of the track, the telescopic end of the telescopic member extending and retracting vertically; and two stop blocks disposed opposite to each other on both sides of the track in the lateral direction, the two stop blocks being connected to the telescopic end of the telescopic member.

[0023] In some implementations, the telescopic element is a scissor fork.

[0024] In some embodiments, the safety stop assembly further includes: a support rod disposed on top of the telescopic member, and two stop blocks disposed at both ends of the support rod.

[0025] In some embodiments, the safety stop assembly further includes a support shaft with both ends connected to the top of the two stop blocks, and the support rod is fitted onto the support shaft.

[0026] In some embodiments, the safety stop assembly further includes: two supports disposed opposite to each other on the transverse sides of the track, the supports having guide grooves disposed vertically, and the stop block being slidably disposed in the guide grooves.

[0027] In some embodiments, the support includes: two support plates connected to the sides of the track in the lateral direction; and guide plates, wherein the top of each support plate on an adjacent side is provided with the guide plate, and the area between the two guide plates is configured as the guide groove.

[0028] In some embodiments, the support further includes a limiting plate connected between the two guide plates, the limiting plate and the two guide plates forming a U-shaped structure with an outward opening, the U-shaped structure being configured as the guide groove. Attached Figure Description

[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0030] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an air rail transport system with a turnout device in one or more embodiments of this application is shown; Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 A top-down view; Figure 3 It shows Figure 1 Assembly diagram of the support frame and connecting frame; Figure 4 It shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the rotating component in the diagram; Figure 5 It shows Figure 4 A top-down view; Figure 6 It shows Figure 5 A cross-sectional schematic diagram; Figure 7 It shows Figure 1 An assembly diagram of the adjustment components; Figure 8 It shows Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first connecting seat in the middle; Figure 9 It shows Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first connecting block in the diagram; Figure 10 It shows Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of the second connecting block in the diagram; Figure 11 It shows Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of the adjustment component; Figure 12 It shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the guide vehicle in the diagram; Figure 13 A schematic diagram of a track with a safety stop assembly is shown. Figure 14 It shows Figure 13 A schematic diagram of the structure of the safety barrier component; Figure 15 It shows Figure 14 Schematic diagram of the support structure in the middle Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: Support frame-1, guide rail-11; Connecting bracket-2, connecting crossbeam-21, mounting hole-211, connecting longitudinal beam-22 Turnout beam-3, shaft-31, sleeve-32, mounting cavity-321, bearing-33; Drive component-4; Support base-5, first support plate-51, clamping plate-52, oblong hole-521, suspension shaft-53; First connecting seat-6, first connecting block-61, support block-62, second connecting block-63, connecting arm-64, support part-65, connecting part-66; Adjusting component-7, adjusting block-71, shim-72; Guide car-8, connector-81, second connecting seat-811, connecting column-812, connecting pin-813; 9-Safety stop assembly, fifth telescopic component-91, stop block-92, support rod-93, support shaft-94, support-95, support plate-951, guide plate-952, limit plate-953, reinforcing plate-954, second guide groove-96; Locking component-10; Compensation component-11; Track assembly-12, track-121. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To enable those skilled in the art to more clearly understand this application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0032] In a first aspect of this application, a turnout device is provided.

[0033] Figure 1 This application shows a schematic diagram of the structure of an air rail transport system with a turnout device in one or more embodiments. Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 A top-down view diagram. Combined with... Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 The turnout device includes a support frame 1, a connecting frame 2, a turnout beam 3, and at least one driving component 4. There are two support frames 1 arranged opposite each other in the longitudinal direction. The connecting frame 2 is connected between the two support frames 1. The middle part of the turnout beam 3 is rotatably connected to the connecting frame 2, and the two ends swing on the two support frames 1 respectively. At least one driving component 4 is connected between the turnout beam 3 and the connecting frame 2.

[0034] The turnout device provided in this application has a turnout beam 3 rotatably connected to the connecting frame 2 in the middle, with both ends swinging on two support frames 1 respectively. At least one driving component 4 is connected between the turnout beam 3 and the connecting frame 2. Therefore, by controlling the extension and retraction of the driving component 4, the turnout beam 3 can be driven to rotate on the connecting frame 2, thereby switching the connection with the track 121 to be docked, so as to realize the switching of the turnout beam 3 on the main line and the branch line. Thus, multiple intersecting transport tracks 121 can be set up to improve the transport efficiency of transport vehicles, which has great practical value.

[0035] Figure 3 It shows Figure 1 The assembly diagram of the support frame and connecting frame is shown in the figure. Figures 1-3 The support frame 1 can be a portal frame, which has the characteristic of stable support. The turnout beam 3 is located below the top crossbeam of the portal frame, and the transport vehicle passes on the turnout beam 3 below the top crossbeam of the portal frame.

[0036] Figure 3 It shows Figure 1 The structural diagram of the connecting frame in the diagram, combined with Figures 1-3The connecting frame 2 may include a connecting crossbeam 21 and two connecting longitudinal beams 22. The two connecting longitudinal beams 22 are arranged opposite each other in the transverse direction, and their ends are respectively connected to the two support frames 1. The connecting crossbeam 21 is arranged in the transverse direction, and at least one connecting crossbeam 21 is arranged between the two connecting longitudinal beams 22, so that the connecting frame 2 forms a frame structure.

[0037] In some embodiments, one connecting beam 21 may be provided, with both ends of the connecting beam 21 connected to the middle of the connecting longitudinal beam 22 (as shown in 3). In other embodiments, two or more connecting beams 21 may be provided, preferably an odd number, so that the connecting beams 21 have both ends connected to the middle of the connecting longitudinal beam 22.

[0038] Combination Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 The turnout beam 3 is connected by a rotating assembly and a connecting frame 2. Figure 4 It shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the rotating component in the diagram. Figure 5 It shows Figure 4 A top-down view diagram. Figure 6 It shows Figure 5 A cross-sectional schematic diagram. Combined with... Figures 4-6 The turnout beam 3 has a rotating shaft 31 in its middle section. The rotating shaft 31 is vertically oriented and rotatably connected to the middle section of the connecting beam 21, so that the middle section of the turnout beam 3 is rotatably connected to the middle section of the connecting beam 21 around the rotating shaft 31. In specific implementation, the rotating shaft 31 can be integrally formed or welded to the middle section of the top of the turnout beam 3, and there is no limitation on this.

[0039] Combination Figure 3 The connecting beam 21 has a mounting hole 211 in its middle section, and the mounting hole 211 can be vertically positioned. Figures 4-6 A sleeve 32 is fitted on the outer circumferential surface of the rotating shaft 31. The sleeve 32 is fixedly installed in the mounting hole 211, that is, the sleeve 32 is fixedly installed in the middle of the connecting beam 21. The rotating shaft 31 can be intermittently installed in the sleeve 32 so that the rotating shaft 31 and the connecting beam 21 can rotate relative to each other.

[0040] Combination Figure 4 as well as Figure 6 A bearing 33 can be provided between the sleeve 32 and the rotating shaft 31 to ensure smooth rotation of the rotating shaft 31. Figure 4 as well as Figure 6In some embodiments, a mounting cavity 321 may be provided on the sleeve 32. The diameter of the mounting cavity 321 may be larger than the diameter of the rest of the sleeve 32. The bearing 33 is disposed in the mounting cavity 321. That is, a bearing 33 is disposed between a portion of the shaft 31 and the sleeve 32, and the rest of the shaft 31 and the sleeve 32 are clearance-fitted. In other embodiments, the bearing 33 may be disposed between the entire outer circumferential surface of the shaft 31 and the sleeve 32. No limitation is imposed here.

[0041] In related technologies, the turnout beam 3 may settle after long-term use, affecting the flatness of the turnout beam 3 and the track 121 after connection, and also affecting the safety of transport vehicles. Therefore, the turnout device shown in this application may further include an adjustment component. Figure 7 It shows Figure 1 The assembly diagram of the adjustment components in the diagram, combined with Figure 7 The adjustment assembly includes a support base 5, a first connecting seat 6, and an adjustment component 7. The support base 5 is connected to the top of the connecting beam 21, and the top end of the rotating shaft 31 moves through the connecting beam 21 and is connected to the support base 5. The support base 5 is provided with an oblong hole 54. Figure 4 As shown), the length direction of the waist-shaped hole 54 is set vertically. The first connecting seat 6 is connected to the support seat 5 through the suspension shaft 53. The adjusting piece 7 is connected between the first connecting seat 6 and the turnout beam 3 to adjust the vertical height of the turnout beam 3 so that the turnout beam 3 and the track 121 maintain a suitable flatness after docking. This can reduce the adverse effects of settlement caused by frequent translation of the turnout beam 3 on the passage performance of the turnout beam 3, so as to avoid affecting the passage safety of transport vehicles. It has good practicality.

[0042] In practice, if the turnout beam 3 settles, the suspension shaft 53 on the first connecting seat 6 will descend in the waist-shaped hole 54. Under this condition, the control adjustment component 7 rises to drive the first connecting seat 6 to raise the turnout beam 3, thereby adjusting the vertical height of the turnout beam 3 so that the turnout beam 3 and the track 121 maintain a suitable flatness after docking, and also avoid affecting the safety of transport vehicles.

[0043] Combination Figure 4 In some embodiments, the support base 5 may further include a first support plate 51 and two clamping plates 52. The first support plate 51 is fixedly mounted on the connecting crossbeam 21, and the two clamping plates 52 are arranged opposite to each other. The two clamping plates 52 are respectively connected to the lateral sides of the first support plate 51 so that the support base 5 forms a U-shaped structure. Each clamping plate 52 is provided with the aforementioned waist-shaped hole 54. The two ends of the suspension shaft 53 are movably mounted in the two waist-shaped holes 54 to accommodate the settlement of the turnout beam 3 and facilitate the adjustment of the vertical height of the turnout beam 3.

[0044] In some embodiments, the first support plate 51 may be fixed to the connecting beam 21 by welding or / and bolting, and the two clamping plates 52 may be integrally formed on both sides of the first support plate 51.

[0045] Figure 8 It shows Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first connecting seat in the middle. Figure 9 It shows Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first connecting block in the diagram. Figure 10 It shows Figure 8 The structural diagram of the second connecting block in the diagram, combined with Figures 7-10 In some embodiments, the first connecting seat 6 may include a first connecting block 61, a support block 62, and a second connecting block 63. The first connecting block 61 is movably disposed between two clamping plates 52. The middle part of the first connecting block 61 is suspended on the suspension shaft 53. The longitudinal ends of the first connecting block 61 are bent downward to form a connecting arm 64. The support block 62 is connected to the bottom of the connecting arm 64. The lateral ends of the support block 62 extend out of the connecting arm 64 to form a support part 65. The second connecting block 63 is fixedly connected to the turnout beam 3. The second connecting block 63 has a connecting part 66. The second connecting block 63 and the support part 65 are correspondingly disposed. The connecting part 66 of the second connecting block 63 is disposed above the corresponding support part 65. The adjusting member 7 is disposed between the adjusting part and the support part 65.

[0046] Combination Figure 9 The first connecting block 61, which constitutes the first connecting seat 6, is approximately U-shaped, and the first connecting block 61 and the support block 62 can be integrally formed. Figure 10 The second connecting block 63 can be L-shaped. The vertical part of the second connecting block 63 can be connected to the turnout beam 3 by welding or / and bolt connection. The horizontal part of the second connecting block 63 can be constructed as a connecting part 66. The adjusting part 7 is set between the connecting part 66 of the second connecting block 63 and the supporting part 65 of the supporting block 62.

[0047] Figure 11 It shows Figure 7 The structural diagram of the adjustment component in the diagram, combined with Figure 7In some embodiments, the adjusting component 7 may include an adjusting block 71 and a shim 72. At least one end of the adjusting block 71 is provided with a shim 72 of adjustable thickness, and the shim 72 is disposed on the connecting portion 66 and / or the supporting portion 65. Specifically, according to the height to be adjusted for the turnout beam 3, a telescopic jack or hydraulic cylinder is first placed between the connecting portion 66 of the second connecting block and the supporting portion 65 of the supporting block 62. Then, the jack or hydraulic cylinder is controlled to lift, adjusting the connecting portion 66 of the second connecting block and the supporting portion 65 of the supporting block 62 to the required appropriate height. The shim 72 to be replaced is then removed, and a shim 72 of suitable height is replaced. Finally, the jack or hydraulic cylinder is removed. Additionally, a limiting groove for accommodating the shim 72 can be provided on the connecting portion 66 and / or the supporting portion 65 to prevent the shim 72 from shifting during the rotation of the turnout beam 3, thus improving assembly reliability.

[0048] In other embodiments, the adjusting member 7 may also include a linear reciprocating mechanism, which can be a jack, a hydraulic cylinder, or an electric cylinder, so that the height of the turnout beam 3 can be automatically adjusted as needed, which is convenient and practical.

[0049] Combination Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 In this embodiment of the application, two drive components 4 can be provided. The two drive components 4 are respectively provided on both sides of the turnout beam 3 in the lateral direction. In this way, the turnout beam 3 can be driven by the two drive components 4 together, so that the rotation of the turnout beam 3 is balanced.

[0050] Combination Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 In specific implementation, one end of each of the two drive components 4 is connected to the connecting longitudinal beam 22 on the same side, and the other end of the drive component 4 is connected to the turnout beam 3. The drive component 4 can be an electric cylinder. Electric cylinders have the characteristics of high positioning accuracy, rapid response, convenient installation and debugging, reliable performance, and easy maintenance, and have good practicality.

[0051] Combination Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 In some embodiments, a guide rail 101 may be provided on the support frame 1. The guide rail 101 is arc-shaped, and the central angle of the guide rail 101 is approximately equal to the swing amplitude of the turnout beam 3. The turnout device may also include a guide carriage 8, which is connected to the guide rail 101 and connected to the end of the turnout beam 3 through a connector 81. When the drive member 4 drives the turnout beam 3 to rotate, the turnout beam 3 swings along with the guide carriage 8 on the guide rail 101, allowing the turnout beam 3 to swing stably into position, which has good practicality.

[0052] Figure 12 It shows Figure 1 The structural diagram of the guide vehicle in the diagram, combined with Figure 12In specific implementation, the bottom of the guide rail 101 may be provided with a through hole. The connector 81 includes a second connecting seat 811 and a connecting post 812. The second connecting seat 811 is fixedly connected to the end of the turnout beam 3 and has a connecting hole arranged vertically. The top end of the connecting post 812 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the guide car 8, and the bottom end of the connecting post 812 passes through the bottom of the guide rail 101. The bottom of the connecting post 812 is connected to the second connecting seat 811 by two or more connecting pins. When the turnout beam 3 swings, the connecting post 812 drives the guide car 8 to swing together on the guide rail 101. The arrangement of two or more connecting pins 813 can keep the connecting post 812 and the second connecting seat 811 fixedly connected to prevent them from rotating and affecting the swing of the guide car 8 on the guide rail 101.

[0053] Combination Figure 1 And the picture Figure 2 In addition, to prevent accidents caused by loosening of the connection between the turnout beam 3 and the main line / branch line after switching into place, this application also provides a locking component 10 to ensure the reliability of the connection between the turnout beam 3 and the rails 121 at both ends. The locking component 10 can be the locking component 10 disclosed in the application with application number "202011312412.0" and patent name "Rotary Turnout". Of course, other types of locking components 10 can also be used, and there is no limitation here.

[0054] Combination Figure 1 Furthermore, since the transport vehicle is equipped with guide wheels, both the turnout beam 3 and the connecting guide rail are provided with support surfaces to support the guide wheels. However, in order to assist the movement of the turnout beam 3, there is a gap between the support surfaces of the turnout beam 3 and the connecting rail 121, which is not conducive to the passage of the transport vehicle. Based on this, this application also provides a compensation component 11 between the turnout beam 3 and the connecting guide rail to solve this problem. The locking component 10 can adopt the compensation component 11 disclosed in the application text with application number "202011312412.0" and patent name "Rotary Turnout". Of course, it can also adopt other types of compensation components 11, which are not limited here.

[0055] The turnout device shown in this application has a simple structure, good usability and maintainability, and the height of the turnout beam 3 can be adjusted, which can reduce the adverse effects of settlement caused by frequent translation of the turnout beam 3 on the passage performance of the turnout beam 3, and has good practical value.

[0056] In a second aspect, this application also provides an air rail transportation system. (Combined with...) Figure 1 as well as Figure 2The air rail transport system includes two opposing track assemblies 12, each track assembly 12 including at least two tracks 121, and the aforementioned turnout device is disposed between the two track assemblies 12, with the two ends of the turnout beam 3 of the aforementioned turnout device operably connected to the tracks 121 of the track assembly 12.

[0057] The air rail transport system provided in this application has a switch beam 3 rotatably connected to the connecting frame 2 in the middle, with its two ends swinging on two support frames 1 respectively. At least one driving component 4 is connected between the switch beam 3 and the connecting frame 2. Therefore, by controlling the extension and retraction of the driving component 4, the switch beam 3 can be driven to rotate on the connecting frame 2, thereby switching it with the track 121 to be docked, so as to realize the switching of the switch beam 3 on the main line and the branch line. Thus, multiple intersecting transport tracks 121 can be set up to improve the transport efficiency of transport vehicles, which has great practical value.

[0058] Each fixed component's track 121 can be a main line track 121 and a branch line track 121. The turnout beam 3 can be switched to connect with the main line track 121 and the branch line track 121 to adapt to different transportation requirements, thereby improving the transportation efficiency of transport vehicles and having great practical value.

[0059] In related technologies, after the turnout beam 3 is connected to a certain track 121, the turnout beam 3 will disconnect from the other track 121. If the transport vehicle goes out of control, the transport vehicle may continue to run on the other track 121, causing a safety accident.

[0060] Based on this, a safety stop assembly 9 (such as...) can be provided at the end of track 121 facing the turnout device. Figure 13 (As shown), to prevent vehicles from running on track 121.

[0061] Figure 14 It shows Figure 13 A structural diagram of the safety barrier component in the diagram, combined with Figure 13 as well as Figure 14The safety stop assembly 9 may include a telescopic member 91 and two stop blocks 92. The telescopic member 91 is disposed at the end of the track 121, and the telescopic end of the telescopic member 91 extends and retracts vertically. The two stop blocks 92 are disposed opposite to each other on both sides of the track 121 in the lateral direction, and the two stop blocks 92 are connected to the telescopic end of the telescopic member 91. Driven by the telescopic component 91, the two stop blocks 92 can extend and retract vertically. When the turnout beam 3 and the track 121 are connected, the telescopic end of the telescopic component 91 is controlled to rise, which in turn drives the two stop blocks 92 to rise synchronously. The two stop blocks 92 and the support surface of the track 121 have a sufficient safety distance, allowing transport vehicles to pass through the safety barrier assembly 9 and smoothly enter the turnout beam 3 from the track 121. When the turnout beam 3 and the track 121 are separated, the telescopic end of the telescopic component 91 is controlled to return to its original position, which in turn drives the two stop blocks 92 to descend synchronously. The two stop blocks 92 descend to the support surface of the track 121 to block the passage of transport vehicles, which can then pass through the safety barrier assembly 9 and smoothly enter the turnout beam 3. This prevents transport vehicles from continuing to run on the track 121 and causing safety accidents, and has good practicality.

[0062] Combination Figure 14 In some embodiments, the telescopic component 91 can be a scissor fork, allowing the telescopic end of the component 91 to quickly rise into place with a small driving force. In other embodiments, the telescopic component 91 can also be a hydraulic cylinder, a jack, etc., and there is no limitation on this.

[0063] Combination Figure 14 In some embodiments, the safety stop assembly 9 may further include a support rod 93 disposed on the top of the telescopic member 91, and two stop blocks 92 disposed at both ends of the support rod 93. When the telescopic end of the telescopic member 91 is raised or lowered, it can drive the support rod 93 to rise or fall synchronously, thereby driving the two stop blocks 92 to rise or fall synchronously accordingly.

[0064] In some embodiments, the support rod 93 may be connected to the top of the telescopic member 91 by welding or integral molding. In other embodiments, the support rod 93 may also be detachably connected to the top of the scissor fork, without limitation.

[0065] Combination Figure 14 In some embodiments, the safety stop assembly 9 may further include a support shaft 94, with both ends of the support shaft 94 connected to the top of two stop blocks 92. A support rod 93 is fitted onto the support shaft 94, and both ends of the support shaft 94 may be fixedly connected to the two support blocks 62. The support shaft 94 may be disposed within the support rod 93 with clearance fit or interference fit, and no limitation is made herein.

[0066] Combination Figure 14In some embodiments, the safety barrier assembly 9 may further include two supports 95, which are disposed opposite to each other on the transverse sides of the track 121. Each support 95 may be provided with a guide groove 96 in the vertical direction. The stop block 92 is slidably disposed in the guide groove 96. The guide groove 96 can guide the lifting and lowering of the stop block 92, and can also provide longitudinal bearing force for the stop block 92 to improve the blocking effect on the transport vehicle.

[0067] Figure 15 It shows Figure 14 A schematic diagram of the support structure. (Combined with...) Figure 14 as well as Figure 15 In some embodiments, the support 95 may include two second support plates 951 and a guide plate 952, wherein the two second support plates 951 may be connected to the side of the track 121 in the lateral direction, and there is a distance between the two second support plates 951 that matches the width of the guide groove 96. The top of the adjacent side of each second support plate 951 is provided with a guide plate 952, and the area between the two guide plates 952 is configured as the guide groove 96.

[0068] Combination Figure 14 as well as Figure 15 In some embodiments, the support 95 may further include a limiting plate 953 connected between two guide plates 952. The limiting plate 953 and the two guide plates 952 form a U-shaped structure with the opening facing outward. This U-shaped structure is configured as a guide groove 96. Combination Figure 14 as well as Figure 15 In some embodiments, the support 95 may further include a reinforcing plate 954 disposed between the guide plate 952 and the other side of the second support plate 951. Two or more reinforcing plates 954 may be disposed between the guide plate 952 and the other side of the second support plate 951 to improve the strength of the support 95, provide better load-bearing capacity to the stop block 92, and improve the blocking effect on transport vehicles.

[0069] Combination Figures 13-15 In some embodiments, the second support plate 951 can be welded to the side of the guide rail in the lateral direction. The second support plate 951, guide plate 952, limiting plate 953, and reinforcing plate 954 constituting the support 95 can be integrally formed to ensure that the support has sufficient strength to withstand the impact of the transport vehicle. In other embodiments, the second support plate 951, guide plate 952, limiting plate 953, and reinforcing plate 954 constituting the support 95 can also be welded together, and there is no limitation on this.

[0070] The switching process of the air rail transport system shown in this application is as follows: the upper control center issues a pre-passing instruction → the control system issues a response signal after receiving the instruction → the control locking component unlocks and controls the switch beam to swing. After receiving the arrival detection signal, the switch beam stops swinging, the compensation component smoothly transitions the straight section, and the locking component locks the switch → the control system issues a pass feedback signal to the control center → the process ends → waiting for the next switching instruction. In this application, unless otherwise expressly 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 being 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 being 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.

[0071] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", and "counterclockwise" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0072] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean 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 application according to the specific circumstances.

[0073] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this application is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0074] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A turnout arrangement, characterized in that The turnout device includes: There are two support frames arranged opposite each other along the longitudinal direction; A connecting frame, connecting the two support frames; The turnout beam is rotatably connected to the connecting frame in the middle, and its two ends swing on the two supporting frames respectively; At least one drive component is connected between the turnout beam and the connecting frame; The connecting frame is provided with a connecting crossbeam, which is arranged laterally. A pivot is provided in the middle of the turnout beam. The pivot is arranged vertically and is rotatably connected to the middle of the connecting crossbeam. The turnout device also includes: A support base is connected to the top of the connecting beam. The rotating shaft moves through the connecting beam and is connected to the support base. The support base is provided with an oblong hole, and the length direction of the oblong hole is arranged vertically. The first connecting seat is connected to the support seat via a suspension shaft; An adjusting component is connected between the first connecting seat and the turnout beam to adjust the vertical height of the turnout beam; The support base includes: The first support plate is fixedly mounted on the connecting crossbeam; Two clamping plates are arranged opposite each other and are respectively connected to the lateral sides of the first support plate. Each clamping plate is provided with the waist-shaped hole, and the two ends of the suspension shaft are movably arranged in the two waist-shaped holes. The first connector includes: The first connecting block is movably disposed between the two clamping plates. The middle part of the first connecting block is suspended on the suspension shaft, and the longitudinal ends of the first connecting block are bent downward to form connecting arms. A support block is connected to the bottom of the connecting arm, with its lateral ends extending out of the connecting arm to form a support portion; The second connecting block is fixedly connected to the turnout beam. The second connecting block has a connecting part and the supporting part are correspondingly arranged. The connecting part is arranged above the corresponding supporting part. The adjusting member is arranged between the second connecting block and the supporting part. The adjustment component includes: An adjusting block, wherein at least one end of the adjusting block is provided with a shim of adjustable thickness, the shim being disposed on the connecting portion and / or the supporting portion.

2. The turnout device of claim 1, wherein The connecting crossbeam has a mounting hole in the middle, and the mounting hole is arranged vertically. A sleeve is fitted onto the outer circumferential surface of the rotating shaft, and the sleeve is fixedly installed inside the mounting hole.

3. The turnout device according to claim 2, characterized in that, A bearing is provided between the sleeve and the rotating shaft.

4. The turnout device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting part and / or the supporting part are provided with a limiting groove to accommodate the gasket.

5. The turnout device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjusting component includes a linear reciprocating mechanism.

6. The turnout device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two drive components are provided, and the two drive components are respectively located on both sides of the turnout beam in the lateral direction.

7. The turnout device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support frame is provided with a guide rail, which is arc-shaped; The turnout device also includes: A guide car is connected to the guide rail, and the guide car is connected to the end of the turnout beam via a connector.

8. The turnout device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The connector includes: The second connecting seat is fixedly connected to the end of the turnout beam, and the second connecting seat is provided with a connecting hole along the vertical direction; The connecting column is fixedly connected at its top to the bottom of the guide vehicle, and its bottom end passes through the bottom of the guide rail in sequence. The bottom of the connecting column is connected by two or more connecting pins.

9. An air rail transport system, characterized in that, The air rail transport system includes: Two opposing track components, each track component comprising at least two tracks; The turnout device according to any one of claims 1-8 is disposed between two of the track assemblies, wherein the two ends of the turnout beam of the turnout device are operably connected to the track of the track assembly.

10. The air rail transportation system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The end of the track facing the turnout device is provided with a safety stop assembly to prevent vehicles from running on the track. The safety stop assembly includes: A telescopic component is provided at the end of the track, and the telescopic end of the telescopic component extends and retracts vertically. Two stop blocks are positioned opposite each other on the transverse sides of the track, and the two stop blocks are connected to the telescopic end of the telescopic component.

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