Turnout device and monorail transport system

Abstract

The application belongs to the technical field of rail transit, and particularly relates to a turnout device and an air track transportation system. The turnout device comprises a support, a turnout beam and a bearing frame. The two supports are arranged in a longitudinal direction. The two ends of the turnout beam are movably arranged on the two supports in a transverse direction. The two ends of the bearing frame are movably arranged on the two supports in a transverse direction. The two ends of the bearing frame and the two ends of the turnout beam are connected through lifting assemblies. A vertical locking assembly is arranged between the bearing frame and the turnout beam. Under the condition of settlement of the turnout beam, the lifting assembly is controlled to rise, so as to drive the turnout beam to rise to a set position, and the vertical locking assembly is used to lock the turnout beam at the set position. The application reduces the adverse effects of settlement on the passing performance of the turnout beam caused by frequent translation of the turnout beam, so as to avoid affecting the passing safety of the transportation vehicle, and has good practicability.

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, the turnouts used to switch between different lines in a turnout device may settle due to frequent movement, which may adversely affect the traffic performance of the turnout beam. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a turnout device and an overhead rail transport system, aiming to at least partially solve the technical problem in the related art that the frequent movement of turnouts used for switching between different lines may cause settlement, which adversely affects the traffic performance of the turnout beam.

[0005] In a first aspect, this application provides a turnout device, the turnout device comprising: two support members arranged longitudinally opposite each other; a turnout beam, the two ends of which are laterally movable and mounted on the two support members; a support frame, the two ends of which are laterally movable and mounted on the two support members, wherein the two ends of the support frame and the two ends of the turnout beam are connected by a lifting assembly, and a vertical locking assembly is provided between the support frame and the turnout beam; wherein: under the condition of the turnout beam settling, the lifting assembly is controlled to rise to drive the turnout beam to rise to a set position, and the turnout beam is locked in the set position by the vertical locking assembly.

[0006] The turnout device provided in this application has a turnout beam whose two ends can be moved laterally on two support members. Therefore, by controlling the movement of the turnout beam on the two support members, the turnout beam and the track to be connected can be switched, so as to realize the switching of the turnout beam on the main line and the branch line. This allows for the setting of multiple intersecting transport tracks to improve the transport efficiency of transport vehicles, and has great practical value.

[0007] Because the two ends of the support frame can be laterally moved and mounted on two support members, and the two ends of the support frame and the two ends of the turnout beam are connected by lifting components, the support frame can move synchronously with the turnout beam. Under the condition that the turnout beam settles after long-term use, the lifting components can be controlled to rise to drive the turnout beam to a set position, and the turnout beam can be locked in the set position by the vertical locking components, so that the turnout beam and the track maintain a suitable flatness after docking. This can reduce the adverse effects of settlement caused by frequent translation of the turnout beam on the passability of the turnout beam, so as to avoid affecting the safety of transport vehicles. It has good practicality.

[0008] In some embodiments, the lifting assembly includes a flexible element, the top end of which is retractably connected to the support frame, and the bottom end of which is connected to the turnout beam.

[0009] In some embodiments, two turnout beams are provided, and the two turnout beams are arranged laterally opposite each other between the two support members; the lifting assembly includes: two rollers, which are arranged opposite each other at opposite ends in the lateral direction of the support frame; and a flexible member, which passes around the two rollers in the middle and is connected to the two turnout beams at both ends respectively.

[0010] In some embodiments, the lifting assembly further includes: a support column, which is correspondingly arranged with the turnout beam, the bottom end of the support column is connected to the corresponding turnout beam, the top end of the support column and the bearing frame have an adjustment distance, and the top end of the support column is connected to the bottom end of the flexible component.

[0011] In some embodiments, the lifting assembly further includes: a drive frame disposed at the bottom of the support frame; and a first telescopic member that can extend and retract vertically, one end of the first telescopic member being connected to the drive frame and the other end of the first telescopic member being connected to one of the support columns.

[0012] In some embodiments, the vertical locking assembly includes: a locking pin, arranged longitudinally and corresponding to the support column, the locking pin being connected to the side wall of the corresponding support column; a second telescopic member, capable of telescopic movement laterally, one end of the second telescopic member being connected to the drive frame; and a locking rod, arranged laterally, the locking rod being connected to the other end of the second telescopic member, both ends of the locking rod being operably locked to one of the locking pins.

[0013] In some embodiments, guide members are provided on both lateral sides of the drive frame, and the guide members are provided with guide holes for the end of the locking rod to pass through.

[0014] In some embodiments, the end of the locking rod and the guide hole are in a rolling fit.

[0015] In some embodiments, the lifting assembly further includes a support member disposed at the end of the support frame, wherein the rollers are disposed at both ends of the support member in the lateral direction.

[0016] In some embodiments, the support member includes: two support frames arranged opposite each other in the longitudinal direction, with the turnout beam disposed between the two support frames, and both ends of the turnout beam being movably disposed on the two support frames in the lateral direction; and two auxiliary frames arranged opposite each other in the longitudinal direction, with the two auxiliary frames disposed between the two support frames, and both ends of the bearing frame being movably disposed on the two auxiliary frames in the lateral direction.

[0017] In some embodiments, the auxiliary frame is provided with a drive assembly to drive the support frame to move laterally on the auxiliary frame.

[0018] In some embodiments, a second guide rail is provided on the auxiliary frame along the transverse direction; the driving assembly includes a third telescopic member and a moving vehicle, one end of the third telescopic member is connected to the auxiliary frame, the other end of the third telescopic member is connected to the moving vehicle, the moving vehicle can move on the second guide rail, and the end of the support frame is disposed on the moving vehicle.

[0019] In some embodiments, the auxiliary frame is provided with two stop stops, which are located on both sides of the second guide rail.

[0020] In some embodiments, the mobile vehicle is connected to a first limiting block, and there is a preset distance between the first limiting block and the top of the auxiliary frame.

[0021] In some embodiments, the support frame is provided with a longitudinal locking component to lock the end of the turnout beam onto the support frame.

[0022] In some embodiments, the longitudinal locking assembly includes: a fourth telescopic member connected to the support frame, the fourth telescopic member having a telescopic portion that moves back and forth; a first locking block connected to the telescopic portion of the fourth telescopic member; and a second locking block connected to the end of the turnout beam, the first locking block and the second locking block being in sliding engagement, and the locking surfaces of the first locking block and the second locking block being mutually engaging inclined surfaces.

[0023] In some embodiments, the telescopic portion of the fourth telescopic member extends and retracts longitudinally.

[0024] In some embodiments, the telescopic portion of the fourth telescopic member extends and retracts laterally.

[0025] 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.

[0026] The overhead rail transport system provided in this application features a turnout beam whose two ends can be laterally moved and mounted on two support members. By controlling the movement of the turnout beam on the two support members, the turnout beam and the track to be connected can be switched, thereby enabling the turnout beam to switch between the main line and the branch line. This allows for the setting of multiple intersecting transport tracks, improving the transport efficiency of transport vehicles and demonstrating significant practical value.

[0027] In addition, since the two ends of the support frame of the turnout device can be laterally moved on two support members, and the two ends of the support frame and the two ends of the turnout beam are connected by lifting components, the support frame can move synchronously with the turnout beam. Under the condition that the turnout beam settles after long-term use, the lifting components can be controlled to rise to drive the turnout beam to a set position, and the turnout beam can be locked in the set position by the vertical locking components, so that the turnout beam and the track maintain a suitable flatness after docking. This can reduce the adverse effects of settlement caused by frequent translation of the turnout beam on the passability of the turnout beam, so as to avoid affecting the safety of transport vehicles. It has good practicality.

[0028] 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; the safety stop assembly includes: a fifth telescopic member disposed at the end of the track, the telescopic end of the fifth 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 fifth telescopic member.

[0029] In some embodiments, the safety stop assembly further includes: two supports disposed opposite to each other on both sides of the track in the lateral direction, the supports being provided with a second guide groove in the vertical direction, and the stop block being slidably disposed in the second guide groove in cooperation with it. Attached Figure Description

[0030] 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.

[0031] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an air rail transport system with a turnout device is shown in one or more embodiments of this application;

[0032] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 A top-down view;

[0033] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the straight turnout beam is shown.

[0034] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the curved turnout beam is shown.

[0035] Figure 5 It shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the lifting component in the diagram;

[0036] Figure 6 It shows Figure 5 Assembly diagram of the guide component and locking rod;

[0037] Figure 7 It shows Figure 1 An assembly diagram of the driving components in the diagram;

[0038] Figure 8 It shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the vertical locking component in the diagram;

[0039] Figure 9 It shows Figure 1 Assembly diagram of the longitudinal locking component;

[0040] Figure 10 It shows Figure 8 An assembly diagram of the fixing block and the first locking block;

[0041] Figure 11 It shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the safety barrier component;

[0042] Figure 12 It shows Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the support structure.

[0043] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0044] 1-Support component, 11-Support frame, 111-Fixing block, 112-Limit seat, 113-First guide rail, 12-Auxiliary frame, 121-Second guide rail, 122-Reaction seat, 123-Stop stop;

[0045] 2-Turnout beam, 2a-Straight turnout beam, 2b-Curved turnout beam, 21-End arm, 22-Bearing beam, 23-Connecting seat, 24-Mounting seat;

[0046] 3-Support frame;

[0047] 4-Lifting assembly, 41-Roller, 411-Bearing part, 42-Flexible part, 43-Support column, 44-Drive frame, 45-First telescopic part, 46-Guide part, 47-Guide hole, 48-Guide wheel set, 481-Guide wheel, 482-Guide shaft, 49-Bearing part;

[0048] 5-Vertical locking assembly, 51-Locking pin, 52-Second telescopic component, 53-Locking rod;

[0049] 6-Drive assembly, 61-Third telescopic component, 62-Mobile vehicle, 63-First limit block;

[0050] 7-Longitudinal locking assembly, 71-Fourth telescopic component, 72-First locking block, 721-First guide groove, 722-Second limiting block, 723-Baffle, 724-Connecting block, 73-Second locking block;

[0051] 8-Rail assembly, Rail-81;

[0052] 9-Safety stop assembly, 91-Fifth telescopic component, 92-Stop block, 93-Support rod, 94-Support shaft, 95-Support, 951-Support plate, 952-Guide plate, 953-Limiting plate, 954-Reinforcing plate, 96-Second guide groove. Detailed Implementation

[0053] 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.

[0054] In a first aspect of this application, a turnout device is provided, which aims to at least partially solve the technical problem that turnouts used for switching between different lines may settle due to frequent movement, which adversely affects the traffic performance of the turnout beam.

[0055] Figure 1 This application shows a schematic diagram 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 2The turnout device includes a support member 1, a turnout beam 2, and a support frame 3. There are two support members 1 arranged longitudinally opposite each other. The two ends of the turnout beam 2 are movably mounted on the two support members 1. The two ends of the support frame 3 are movably mounted on the two support members 1. The two ends of the support frame 3 and the two ends of the turnout beam 2 are connected by a lifting assembly 4. A vertical locking assembly 5 is provided between the support frame 3 and the turnout beam 2. Under the condition of the turnout beam 2 settling, the lifting assembly 4 is controlled to rise to drive the turnout beam 2 to rise to a set position, and the turnout beam 2 is locked in the set position by the vertical locking assembly 5.

[0056] The turnout device provided in this application has two supports 1 on which the two ends of the turnout beam 2 can be moved laterally. Therefore, by controlling the movement of the turnout beam 2 on the two supports 1, the turnout beam 2 and the track 81 to be connected can be switched, so as to realize the switching of the turnout beam 2 on the main line and the branch line. Thus, multiple intersecting transport tracks 81 can be set up to improve the transport efficiency of transport vehicles, which has great practical value.

[0057] Since the two ends of the support frame 3 can be laterally moved and mounted on the two support members 1, and the two ends of the support frame 3 and the two ends of the turnout beam 2 are connected by the lifting assembly 4, the support frame 3 can move synchronously with the turnout beam 2. If the turnout beam 2 settles after long-term use, the lifting assembly 4 can be controlled to rise to drive the turnout beam 2 to the set position, and the turnout beam 2 can be locked in the set position by the vertical locking assembly 5, so that the turnout beam 2 and the track 81 maintain a suitable flatness after docking. This can reduce the adverse effects of settlement caused by frequent translation of the turnout beam 2 on the passage performance of the turnout beam 2, so as to avoid affecting the passage safety of transport vehicles, and has good practicality.

[0058] Combination Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 Two turnout beams 2 can be provided, and the two turnout beams 2 can be arranged laterally opposite each other between the two support members 1. That is, when the turnout beams 2 are controlled to move horizontally, the two turnout beams 2 move synchronously, and at least one turnout beam 2 is connected to the track 81. The two turnout beams 2 can be respectively a straight turnout beam 2a ( Figure 3 (as shown) and curved turnout beam 2b ( Figure 4 (As shown), it can also be two straight turnout beams 2a or two curved turnout beams 2b, without any restrictions here.

[0059] Combination Figure 3 as well as Figure 4The turnout beam 2 mainly consists of end arms 21, a load-bearing beam 22, and connecting seats 23. The load-bearing beam 22 is used to connect with the track on the main line or branch line. Two end arms 21 are set at the top ends of the load-bearing beam 22. The connecting seats 23 are connected to the outside of the end arms 21 and overlap the top of the moving car 62, so that the turnout beam 2 forms a concave bottom structure. The whole structure has sufficient strength, rigidity, stability, and anti-overturning ability, which can ensure the safe and reliable passage of trains through the turnout beam 2.

[0060] Figure 5 It shows Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the lifting assembly is shown. In some embodiments, the lifting assembly 4 may include rollers 41 and a flexible member 42. Two rollers 41 are provided, positioned opposite each other at opposite ends in the lateral direction of the load. The flexible member 42 passes around the two rollers 41 in the middle, and its two ends are connected to two turnout beams 2 respectively. When the height of the turnout beam 2 needs to be adjusted, the flexible member 42 is controlled to rotate, causing the turnout beam 2 to be used to rise or fall to a set position, while the other turnout beam 2 descends. This ensures that the turnout beam 2 and the track 81 maintain a suitable flatness after docking, reducing the adverse effects of settlement caused by frequent translation of the turnout beam 2 on the passability of the turnout beam 2, thus avoiding affecting the safety of transport vehicles and demonstrating good practicality.

[0061] Combination Figure 2 , Figure 3 as well as Figure 5 The lifting assembly 4 may further include a support column 43, which is correspondingly arranged with the turnout beam 2. In some embodiments, the bottom end of the support column 43 can be rotatably connected to the mounting seat 24 of the corresponding turnout beam 2 via a pin to accommodate the swaying caused during lifting and translation. The top end of the support column 43 and the bearing frame 3 have an adjustment distance, and the top end of the support column 43 is connected to the bottom end of the flexible member 42. That is, by controlling the rotation of the flexible member 42, the flexible member 42 drives the support column 43 to lift and lower synchronously with the turnout beam 2, so as to adjust the turnout beam 2 and the track 81 to maintain a suitable flatness after docking. In other embodiments, the bottom end of the support column 43 can be welded or / and bolted to the corresponding turnout beam 2.

[0062] Combination Figure 5 The lifting assembly 4 may further include a drive frame 44 and a first telescopic member 45. The drive frame 44 is located at the bottom of the support frame 3, and the first telescopic member 45 is vertically extendable. One end of the first telescopic member 45 is connected to the drive frame 44, and the other end is connected to one of the support columns 43. In specific implementation, controlling the extension and retraction of the first telescopic member 45 drives the support column 43 connected to it to rise and fall, thereby controlling the rotation of the flexible member 42 to drive the support column 43 on the other side to rise and fall, thus enabling the adjustment of the height direction of the two turnout beams 2.

[0063] Combination Figure 5 The drive frame 44 can be U-shaped with the opening facing upwards, and the tops of its two side walls can be connected to the bottom of the two turnout beams 2 by welding and / or screws. In some embodiments, the first telescopic member 45 can be an electric cylinder, which has the characteristics of high positioning accuracy, rapid response, convenient installation and debugging, reliable performance, and easy maintenance, and has good practicality. In other embodiments, the first telescopic member 45 can also be a linear reciprocating motion mechanism such as a hydraulic cylinder or a ball screw, and there is no limitation here.

[0064] Combination Figure 5 The vertical locking assembly 5 is used to lock the turnout beam 2 after adjustment, so that the turnout beam 2 is maintained at a set height. The vertical locking assembly 5 may include a locking pin 51, a second telescopic member 52, and a locking rod 53. The locking pin 51 is arranged longitudinally, corresponding to a support column 43, and connected to the side wall of the corresponding support column 43. The second telescopic member 52 can extend and retract laterally, with one end connected to the drive frame 44. The locking rod 53 is arranged laterally, with the other end connected to the second telescopic member 52. Both ends of the locking rod 53 are operably locked to one of the locking pins 51. In specific implementation, when the turnout beam 2 is in position, the first telescopic member 45 is stopped, and the second telescopic member 52 is extended and retracted, so that one end of the locking rod 53 presses against the locking pin 51 on the support column 43 of the rising turnout beam 2, thereby locking the turnout beam 2 in the vertical direction and maintaining a stable posture.

[0065] In some embodiments, the locking pin 51 can be assembled onto the support column 43 by welding and / or bolting. The second telescopic member 52 can also be an electric cylinder, which has the characteristics of high positioning accuracy, rapid response, convenient installation and debugging, reliable performance, and easy maintenance, and has good practicality. In other embodiments, the second telescopic member 52 can also be a linear reciprocating motion mechanism such as a hydraulic cylinder or a ball screw, and there are no restrictions here.

[0066] Figure 6 It shows Figure 5 Assembly diagram of the guide component and locking rod, combined with the diagram and... Figure 6 In some embodiments, guide members 46 may also be provided on both sides of the drive frame 44. The guide members 46 are provided with guide holes 47 for the end of the locking rod 53 to pass through. On the one hand, they can provide guidance for the operation of the locking rod 53, and on the other hand, they can support the locking rod 53 and improve the locking effect of the locking rod 53 on the vertical direction of the turnout beam 2.

[0067] Combination Figure 6The guide 46 can be a guide block, which can be assembled on the side wall of the drive frame 44 by welding or / and bolt connection. The guide hole 47 on the guide block is transversely through, and the end of the locking rod 53 can pass through the guide hole 47 by rolling fit so that the movement of the locking rod 53 is smooth.

[0068] In some embodiments, two sets of opposing guide wheel groups 48 may be provided within the guide hole 47. Each set of guide wheel groups 48 includes one or more guide wheels 481. The two sets of guide wheels 481 are disposed on the vertical sides of the end of the locking rod 53. The end of the locking rod 53 and the guide wheels 481 of the two sets of guide wheel shafts 48 are in rolling contact, so that the end of the locking rod 53 and the guide hole 47 are in rolling engagement, so that the movement of the locking rod 53 is smooth. A guide shaft 482 corresponding to the guide wheel 481 may be provided within the guide hole 47, and the guide wheel 481 is rotatably disposed in the corresponding guide shaft 482. In other embodiments, the guide wheel 481 may also be in rolling engagement with the inner wall of the guide hole 47 at the end of the locking rod 53, which can also achieve rolling engagement between the end of the locking rod 53 and the guide hole 47, and will not be elaborated here.

[0069] Combination Figure 5 One end of the second telescopic member 52 can be connected to any guide member 46, which can provide a fulcrum for the extension and retraction of the second telescopic member 52. In some embodiments, the fixed end of the second telescopic member 52 is connected to the guide member 46; in other embodiments, the telescopic end of the second telescopic member 52 is connected to the guide member 46. No limitation is imposed here.

[0070] Combination Figure 5 The lifting assembly 4 may further include a support member 49, which may be disposed at the end of the support frame 3, and rollers 41 are provided at both ends of the support member 49 in the lateral direction. In some embodiments, the support member 49 may be a U-shaped structure with the opening facing downward, and its two side walls may be assembled to the end of the support frame 3 by welding or / and bolting, with the rollers 41 disposed at the openings at both ends of the U-shaped structure.

[0071] Combination Figure 5 The roller 41 has two or more support portions 411, and a flexible member 42 is correspondingly provided with the support portions 411. The middle part of the flexible member 42 passes around the two support portions 411 of the roller 41, which can improve the traction force on the turnout beam 2 and avoid the risk of falling. In some embodiments, the roller 41 has two support portions 411, and each support portion 411 is provided with a flexible member 42. In other embodiments, the roller 41 has three or more support portions, and each support portion 411 is provided with a flexible member 42. There is no limitation here.

[0072] In other embodiments, the lifting assembly 4 may include a flexible element 42, the top end of which is retractably connected to the support frame 3, and the bottom end of which is connected to the turnout beam 2. Specifically, both ends of the support frame 3 may be equipped with a winding motor, the top end of the flexible element 42 is fitted onto the output shaft of the winding electrode, and the bottom end of the flexible element 42 is connected to the turnout beam 2. Under conditions of turnout beam 2 settling, the winding motor can be controlled to operate, causing the turnout beam 2 to rise via the flexible element 42, thereby maintaining the turnout beam 2 at a suitable height.

[0073] It should be noted that the flexible component 42 used in the above-mentioned lifting assembly 4 can be a steel wire rope, which has a certain strength and load-bearing capacity. The number of flexible components 42 can be set according to the load-bearing requirements.

[0074] Combination Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 In some embodiments, the support member 1 may include two support frames 11 and two auxiliary frames 12. Two support frames 11 may be arranged longitudinally opposite each other, with the turnout beam 2 positioned between the two support frames 11. Both ends of the turnout beam 2 are laterally movable and mounted on the two support frames 11. Similarly, two auxiliary frames 12 may be arranged longitudinally opposite each other, positioned between the two support frames 11. Both ends of the load-bearing frame 3 are laterally movable and mounted on the two auxiliary frames 12. That is, in this application, the two outer support frames 11 are used to support the turnout beam 2, and the two middle auxiliary frames 12 are used to install the aforementioned lifting assembly 4. This arrangement provides sufficient space for the assembly of the lifting assembly 4, ensures balanced stress on the turnout beam 2, and improves the reliability of the turnout beam 2's operation.

[0075] It should be noted that, if there is sufficient installation space for the lifting assembly 4, in other embodiments, the support member 1 may also be provided with only two frames, for supporting the turnout beam 2 and for assembling the lifting assembly 4.

[0076] Combination Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 In some embodiments, the auxiliary frame 12 is also provided with a drive assembly 6 to drive the support frame 3 to move laterally on the auxiliary frame 12.

[0077] Figure 7 It shows Figure 1 The assembly diagram of the driving components in the diagram, combined with Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 7In specific implementation, a second guide rail 121 can be arranged laterally on the auxiliary frame 12. The drive assembly 6 includes a third telescopic member 61 and a moving vehicle 62. One end of the third telescopic member 61 is connected to the auxiliary frame 12, and the other end of the third telescopic member 61 is connected to the moving vehicle 62. The moving vehicle 62 can move on the second guide rail 121. The end of the support frame 3 is set on the moving vehicle 62. When it is necessary to drive the turnout beam 2 to move, the third telescopic member 61 is controlled to move, so as to drive the moving vehicle 62 to move on the second guide rail 121. Since the end of the support frame 3 is set on the moving vehicle 62, the support frame 3 and the turnout beam 2 can be moved synchronously, so that the turnout beam 2 and the corresponding track 81 can be connected.

[0078] Combination Figure 7 A reaction seat 122 can be provided at the end of the auxiliary frame 12. Two third telescopic members 61 can be provided, and the fixed ends of the two third telescopic members 61 can be connected to the reaction seat 122. The telescopic ends of the third telescopic members 61 are connected to the end of the moving vehicle 62. The support frame 3 can be assembled on the top of the moving vehicle 62 by welding and / or bolting. The third telescopic members 61 are controlled to drive the moving vehicle 62 to move on the second guide rail 121. Since the end of the support frame 3 is provided on the moving vehicle 62, it can synchronously drive the support frame 3 and the turnout beam 2 to move, so that the turnout beam 2 and the corresponding track 81 are connected. In some embodiments, the third telescopic member 61 can be an electric cylinder. Electric cylinders have the characteristics of high positioning accuracy, fast response, convenient installation and debugging, reliable performance, and easy maintenance, and have good practicality. In other embodiments, the third telescopic member 61 can also be a linear reciprocating motion mechanism such as a hydraulic cylinder or a ball screw, which is not limited here.

[0079] Combination Figure 7 The auxiliary frame 12 can be equipped with two stop stops 123. The two stop stops 123 are set on both sides of the second guide rail 121. The two stop stops 123 are used to limit the running trajectory of the mobile vehicle 62 to avoid the risk of the mobile vehicle 62 traveling outside the preset running trajectory and causing an accident in case of failure.

[0080] In addition, combined Figure 7 The mobile carriage 62 can be connected to a first limiting block 63. One or more first limiting blocks 63 can be provided. The first limiting block 63 can be assembled to the side of the mobile carriage 62 by welding and / or bolting. There is a preset distance between the first limiting block 63 and the top of the auxiliary frame 12. When the turnout beam 2 settles, it will cause the bearing frame 3, the mobile carriage 62, and the first limiting block 63 to settle synchronously. When the first limiting block 63 settles to the top of the auxiliary frame 12, it can limit the continued settlement of the turnout beam 2, thus avoiding the risk of an accident caused by the failure to detect excessive settlement of the turnout beam 2 in time. This preset distance is the safe distance for the settlement of the turnout beam 2, and the specific setting can be adjusted according to actual conditions; no limitation is made here.

[0081] Both the support frame 11 and the auxiliary frame 12 can be portal-shaped supports, which have the characteristics of stable support. The turnout beam 2 is located below the top crossbeam of the portal-shaped support. The connecting seat 23 of the turnout beam 2 overlaps on the top of the moving car 62, so that the turnout beam 2 forms a concave bottom structure. The whole has sufficient strength, rigidity, stability and anti-overturning ability, which can ensure that the train passes through the turnout beam 2 safely and reliably.

[0082] It should be noted that the drive assembly 6 can also be set on the support frame 11. The drive assembly 6 is connected to the end of the turnout beam 2, which can also realize the drive lateral movement of the turnout beam 2. This will not be elaborated here.

[0083] After the turnout beam 2 is moved into place, how to prevent the connection of the turnout beam 2 from becoming loose and causing accidents after the main line and branch line are switched into place is also a technical problem that needs to be solved. Based on this, combined with Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 This application provides a longitudinal locking component 7 to lock the end of the turnout beam 2 onto the support frame 11, thereby preventing the turnout beam 2 from becoming loose after the main line and branch line are switched into place, which could lead to unexpected technical problems.

[0084] Figure 8 It shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the vertical locking component in the diagram. Figure 9 It shows Figure 1 The assembly diagram of the longitudinal locking component in the diagram, combined with Figures 1-4 as well as Figures 8-9 In some embodiments, the longitudinal locking assembly 7 may include a fourth telescopic member 71, a first locking block 72, and a second locking block 73. The fourth telescopic member 71 is connected to the support frame 11 and has a telescopic portion that moves back and forth. The first locking block 72 is connected to the telescopic portion of the fourth telescopic member 71, and the second locking block 73 is connected to the end of the turnout beam 2. The first locking block 72 and the second locking block 73 are slidably engaged, and the locking surfaces of the first locking block 72 and the second locking block 73 are mutually engaging inclined surfaces.

[0085] The longitudinal locking assembly 7 provided in this application, when the turnout beam 2 moves, because the second locking block 73 is connected to the end of the turnout beam 2, the second locking block 73 and the turnout beam 2 move synchronously. After the turnout beam 2 moves into place, the second locking block 73 is located between the first locking block 72 and the end of the turnout beam 2. Figure 9At point A in the diagram, since the locking surfaces of the first locking block 72 and the second locking block 73 are mutually cooperating inclined surfaces, the second locking block 73 can be limited to prevent movement of the second locking block 73 and the turnout beam 2, thus achieving the purpose of longitudinal locking of the turnout beam 2; when the turnout beam 2 needs to move again, the second telescopic member 52 is controlled to move, so that the first locking block 72 and the second locking block 73 separate ( Figure 9 At point B in the diagram, the locking of turnout beam 2 is removed, allowing turnout beam 2 to move. This prevents the connection of turnout beam 2 from becoming loose after the main line and branch line are switched into place, thus avoiding unexpected technical problems.

[0086] In some embodiments, the second locking block 73 may be assembled on the connecting seat 23 at the end of the turnout beam 2 by means of integral molding, welding, casting or / and bolt connection.

[0087] In some embodiments, the fourth telescopic member 71 can be an electric cylinder, which features high positioning accuracy, rapid response, convenient installation and debugging, reliable performance, and easy maintenance, making it highly practical. In other embodiments, the fourth telescopic member 71 can also be a hydraulic cylinder, ball screw, or other linear reciprocating motion mechanism; no limitation is imposed here.

[0088] In some embodiments, the telescopic portion of the fourth telescopic member 71 can extend and retract laterally; in other embodiments, the telescopic portion of the fourth telescopic member 71 can also extend and retract longitudinally. Since longitudinal extension requires a precise locking force, and since the longitudinal length of the support frame 11 is limited, the laterally extending fourth telescopic member 71 is more practical.

[0089] Combination Figure 8 Under the condition that the telescopic part of the fourth telescopic member 71 extends and retracts laterally, a fixing block 111 can be provided on the support frame 11. The fixing block 111 can be assembled on the support frame 11 by welding and / or bolt connection. A limiting seat 112 can also be provided on the outer side of the top of the support frame 11. The fixing block 111 is located on the inner side of the limiting seat 112, which can provide more stable support for the fixing block 111. The fourth telescopic member 71 is fixed on the fixing block 111.

[0090] Figure 10 It shows Figure 8 An assembly diagram of the fixing block and the first locking block. (Combined with...) Figure 8 as well as Figure 10In some embodiments, the fixing block 111 is provided with first guide rails 113113 spaced apart, and more than two first guide rails 113113 may be provided vertically spaced apart. The first locking block 72 is provided with a first guide groove 721, and the first guide rails 113113 are slidably disposed in the corresponding first guide grooves 721. When the fourth telescopic member 71 drives the first locking block 72 to move, the first guide rails 113113 slide in the corresponding first guide grooves 721 to guide the movement of the first locking block 72.

[0091] In addition, combined Figure 10 Two or more second limiting blocks 722 are arranged at lateral intervals along the first locking block 72, and the first guide groove 721 is disposed on the second limiting block 722. The first limiting block 63 can be assembled on the first locking block 72 by welding and / or bolt connection.

[0092] In other embodiments, a first guide rail 113113 may be provided on the first locking block 72, and a first guide groove 721 may be provided on the fixing block 111. That is, the first guide rail 113113 and the guide groove are arranged oppositely, which can also guide the movement of the first locking block 72. No limitation is made here.

[0093] Combination Figure 10 In some embodiments, the first locking block 72 has a vertical opening, and a plurality of partitions 723 are spaced apart inside the first locking block 72. The plurality of partitions 723 can be assembled inside the first locking block 72 by welding or / and bolt connection, so as to reduce the weight of the first locking block 72 while also making the first locking block 72 have sufficient locking strength.

[0094] Combination Figure 8 In some embodiments, a connecting block 724 is provided on the top of the first locking block 72, and the telescopic part of the fourth telescopic member 71 is connected to the connecting block 724 through a connecting shaft. The connecting block 724 can be assembled on the first locking block 72 by welding or / and bolt connection to realize the connection between the fourth telescopic member 71 and the first locking block 72.

[0095] In other embodiments, the longitudinal locking component 7 may also employ other types of mechanisms, such as the locking component disclosed in the application document with application number "202011312412.0" and patent name "rotary turnout", which is not limited here.

[0096] Furthermore, since the transport vehicle is equipped with guide wheels 481, both the turnout beam 2 and the connecting second guide rail 121 are provided with support surfaces to support the guide wheels 481. However, in order to assist the movement of the turnout beam 2, there is a gap between the support surfaces of the turnout beam 2 and the connecting rail 81, which is not conducive to the passage of the transport vehicle. Based on this, this application also provides a compensation component between the turnout beam 2 and the connecting second guide rail 121 to solve this problem. The locking component can adopt the compensation component disclosed in the application text with application number "202011312412.0" and patent name "Rotary Turnout". Of course, it can also adopt other types of locking components, which are not limited here.

[0097] The turnout device shown in this application has a simple structure, good usability and maintainability, and the height of the turnout beam 2 can be adjusted, which can reduce the adverse effects of settlement caused by frequent translation of the turnout beam 2 on the passage performance of the turnout beam 2, and has good practical value.

[0098] In a second aspect, this application also provides an air rail transportation system. Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 The air rail transport system includes two opposing track assemblies 81, each track assembly 8 including at least two tracks 81, and the aforementioned turnout device is disposed between the two track assemblies 81, with the two ends of the turnout beam 2 of the aforementioned turnout device operably connected to the tracks 81 of the track assembly 81.

[0099] The air rail transport system provided in this application has a switch beam 2 with both ends that can be moved laterally on two support members 1. Therefore, by controlling the movement of the switch beam 2 on the two support members 1, the switch beam 2 and the track 81 to be connected can be switched, so as to realize the switching of the switch beam 2 on the main line and the branch line. This allows for the setting of multiple intersecting transport tracks 81, thereby improving the transport efficiency of transport vehicles and having great practical value.

[0100] In addition, since the two ends of the support frame 3 of the turnout device can be laterally moved on the two support members 1, and the two ends of the support frame 3 and the two ends of the turnout beam 2 are connected by the lifting assembly 4, the support frame 3 can move synchronously with the turnout beam 2. Under the condition that the turnout beam 2 settles after long-term use, the lifting assembly 4 can be controlled to rise to drive the turnout beam 2 to rise to the set position, and the turnout beam 2 can be locked in the set position by the vertical locking assembly 5, so that the turnout beam 2 and the track 81 maintain a suitable flatness after docking. This can reduce the adverse effects of settlement caused by frequent translation of the turnout beam 2 on the passage performance of the turnout beam 2, so as to avoid affecting the passage safety of transport vehicles, and has good practicality.

[0101] In related technologies, after the turnout beam 2 is connected to a certain track 81, the turnout beam 2 will disconnect from the other track 81. If the transport vehicle goes out of control, the transport vehicle may continue to run on the other track 81, causing a safety accident.

[0102] Combination Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 Based on this, a safety stop assembly 9 may be provided at the end of track 81 facing the turnout device to prevent vehicles from running on track 81.

[0103] Figure 11 It shows Figure 1 A structural diagram of the safety barrier component in the diagram, combined with Figure 11 The safety stop assembly 9 may include a fifth telescopic member 91 and two stop blocks 92. The fifth telescopic member 91 is disposed at the end of the track 81, and the telescopic end of the fifth telescopic member 91 extends and retracts vertically. The two stop blocks 92 are disposed opposite to each other on both sides of the track 81 in the lateral direction, and the two stop blocks 92 are connected to the telescopic end of the fifth telescopic member 91. Driven by the fifth telescopic component 91, the two stop blocks 92 can extend and retract vertically. When the turnout beam 2 and the track 81 are connected, the telescopic end of the fifth 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 81 have a sufficient safety distance so that transport vehicles can pass through the safety barrier assembly 9 and smoothly enter the turnout beam 2 from the track 81. When the turnout beam 2 and the track 81 are separated, the telescopic end of the fifth 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 81 to block the passage of transport vehicles, which can then pass through the safety barrier assembly 9 and smoothly enter the turnout beam 2. This prevents transport vehicles from continuing to run on the track 81 and causing safety accidents, and has good practicality.

[0104] In some embodiments, the fifth telescopic member 91 can be a scissor fork, allowing the telescopic end of the fifth telescopic member 91 to quickly rise into place with a relatively small driving force. In other embodiments, the fifth telescopic member 91 can also be a hydraulic cylinder, a jack, etc., and there is no limitation thereto.

[0105] In some embodiments, the safety stop assembly 9 may further include a support rod 93 disposed on the top of the fifth telescopic member 91, and two stop blocks 92 may be disposed at both ends of the support rod 93. When the telescopic end of the fifth telescopic member 91 is raised or lowered, it can drive the support rod 93 to rise and fall synchronously, thereby driving the two stop blocks 92 to rise and fall synchronously accordingly.

[0106] In some embodiments, the support rod 93 may be connected to the top of the fifth 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.

[0107] 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, and a support rod 93 fitted onto the support shaft 94. Both ends of the support shaft 94 may be fixedly connected to the two support blocks. The support shaft 94 may be disposed within the support rod 93 with clearance fit or interference fit, without limitation.

[0108] In 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 81. Each support 95 may be provided with a second guide groove 96 in the vertical direction. The stop block 92 is slidably disposed in the second guide groove 96. The second guide groove 96 can guide the lifting and lowering of the stop block 92 and can also provide longitudinal bearing force to the stop block 92 to improve the blocking effect on the transport vehicle.

[0109] Figure 12 It shows Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the support structure. (Combined with...) Figure 11 as well as Figure 12 In some embodiments, the support 95 may include two support plates 951 and two guide plates 952, wherein the two support plates 951 may be connected to the side of the track 81 in the lateral direction, and there is a distance between the two support plates 951 that matches the width of the second guide groove 96. The top of the adjacent side of each support plate 951 is provided with a guide plate 952, and the area between the two guide plates 952 is configured as the second guide groove 96.

[0110] Combination Figure 11 as well as Figure 12 In some embodiments, the support 95 may also include a limiting plate 953 connected between two guide plates 952. The limiting plate 953 and the two guide plates 952 are configured to form a U-shaped structure with the opening facing outward. This U-shaped structure is configured as the second guide groove 96.

[0111] Combination Figure 11 as well as Figure 12 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 support plate 951. Two or more reinforcing plates 954 may be disposed between the guide plate 952 and the other side of the support plate 951 to improve the strength of the support 95, provide better load-bearing capacity for the stop block 92, and improve the blocking effect on transport vehicles.

[0112] Combination Figure 11 as well as Figure 12 In some embodiments, the support plate 951 can be welded to the side of the second guide rail 121 in the lateral direction. The 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 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.

[0113] The switching process of the air rail transport system shown in this application is as follows: the upper control center issues a pre-passage turnout beam instruction → the turnout control system issues a response signal after receiving the instruction → the turnout control system controls the vertical locking mechanism to unlock, and then pulls it up. After receiving the lifting position detection signal, the lifting stops, the compensation component smoothly transitions the straight section, and the longitudinal locking component locks it up → the turnout control system issues a feedback signal that the straight section can be passed to the control center → the process ends → waiting for the next switching instruction.

[0114] 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.

[0115] 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.

[0116] 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.

[0117] 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.

[0118] 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 device, characterized in that, The turnout device includes: There are two support members arranged opposite each other along the longitudinal direction; A turnout beam, the two ends of which are movably mounted on the two supporting members in a lateral manner; A support frame, with both ends movably mounted on the two supporting members, is connected to both ends of the turnout beam via a lifting assembly. A vertical locking assembly is provided between the support frame and the turnout beam; wherein: Under the condition of the turnout beam settling, the lifting assembly is controlled to rise, so as to drive the turnout beam to rise to a set position, and the turnout beam is locked in the set position by the vertical locking assembly. Two turnout beams are provided, and the two turnout beams are arranged opposite each other in the transverse direction between the two support members; The lifting assembly includes: Rollers, two rollers are arranged opposite each other at opposite ends in the lateral direction of the support frame; The flexible component has two rollers passing around its middle section and its two ends connected to the two turnout beams respectively. The lifting assembly also includes: A support column is provided corresponding to the turnout beam. The bottom end of the support column is connected to the corresponding turnout beam. The top end of the support column and the bearing frame have an adjustment distance. The top end of the support column is connected to the bottom end of the flexible component. The lifting assembly also includes: A drive frame is disposed at the bottom of the support frame; The first telescopic member is vertically telescopic, with one end connected to the drive frame and the other end connected to one of the support columns. The vertical locking component includes: A locking pin is provided longitudinally and corresponds to the support column. The locking pin is connected to the side wall of the corresponding support column. The second telescopic component can extend and retract laterally, and one end of the second telescopic component is connected to the drive frame. A locking rod is provided laterally, and the other end of the locking rod is connected to the second telescopic member. Both ends of the locking rod are operably locked onto one of the locking pins.

2. The turnout device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting assembly includes a flexible element, the top end of which is retractably connected to the support frame, and the bottom end of which is connected to the turnout beam.

3. The turnout device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Guide members are provided on both sides of the drive frame, and the guide members are provided with guide holes for the end of the locking rod to pass through.

4. The turnout device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The end of the locking rod and the guide hole are in a rolling fit.

5. The turnout device according to any one of claims 3-4, characterized in that, The lifting assembly also includes: A support member is disposed at the end of the support frame, and rollers are provided at both ends of the support member in the lateral direction.

6. The turnout device according to any one of claims 3-4, characterized in that, The support member includes: There are two support frames arranged opposite each other in the longitudinal direction. The turnout beam is arranged between the two support frames, and the two ends of the turnout beam are movably arranged on the two support frames in the lateral direction. Two auxiliary frames are arranged longitudinally opposite each other, with the two auxiliary frames positioned between the two support frames. The two ends of the bearing frame are movably mounted on the two auxiliary frames laterally.

7. The turnout device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The auxiliary frame is equipped with a drive assembly to drive the support frame to move laterally on the auxiliary frame.

8. The turnout device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The auxiliary frame is provided with a second guide rail along the horizontal direction; The drive assembly includes a third telescopic member and a moving vehicle. One end of the third telescopic member is connected to the auxiliary frame, and the other end of the third telescopic member is connected to the moving vehicle. The moving vehicle can move on the second guide rail, and the end of the support frame is disposed on the moving vehicle.

9. The turnout device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The auxiliary frame is provided with two stop stops, which are located on both sides of the second guide rail.

10. The turnout device according to any one of claims 7-9, characterized in that, The mobile vehicle is connected to a first limiting block, and there is a preset distance between the first limiting block and the top of the auxiliary frame.

11. The turnout device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The support frame is equipped with a longitudinal locking component to lock the end of the turnout beam onto the support frame.

12. The turnout device according to claim 11, characterized in that, The longitudinal locking component includes: The fourth telescopic member is connected to the support frame and has a telescopic part that moves back and forth. The first locking block is connected to the telescopic part of the fourth telescopic member; The second locking block is connected to the end of the turnout beam. The first locking block and the second locking block are in sliding engagement, and the locking surfaces of the first locking block and the second locking block are mutually engaging inclined surfaces.

13. The turnout device according to claim 12, characterized in that, The telescopic part of the fourth telescopic member can extend or retract longitudinally or laterally.

14. 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 1-13 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.

15. The air rail transportation system according to claim 14, 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 barrier assembly includes: The fifth telescopic component is located at the end of the track, and the telescopic end of the fifth telescopic component extends and retracts vertically. Two stop blocks are disposed opposite each other on the transverse sides of the track, and the two stop blocks are connected to the telescopic end of the fifth telescopic member.

16. The air rail transportation system according to claim 15, characterized in that, The safety barrier assembly also includes: Two supports are arranged opposite each other on the transverse sides of the track. The supports are provided with a second guide groove in the vertical direction. The stop block is slidably disposed in the second guide groove.

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