Intelligent vibrating device for factory prefabricated T-beam
By designing an intelligent vibration device for prefabricated T-beams in the factory, a fully automated vibration process was achieved, solving the problems of low efficiency and uneven concrete in the T-beam vibration process, and improving the intelligence and efficiency of bridge manufacturing.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HEFEI UNIV OF TECH
- Filing Date
- 2024-01-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
In intelligent bridge construction, the vibration process of T-beams suffers from problems such as low efficiency of manual vibration and uneven and non-dense concrete, which is especially difficult to automate in factory prefabrication.
A smart vibration device for precast T-beams in a factory has been designed, including a vibration device, a robotic arm, a main motor, side guide rails, and connecting guide rails. Fully automated vibration is achieved through the movement of the robotic arm and the rotation of the vibrating rods. The double-sided vibrating rods can be unfolded to form a 180° plane, covering all areas of the concrete layer.
It has achieved full automation of the vibration process of precast T-beams in the factory, improved vibration efficiency, avoided waste of human resources, ensured that the concrete is dense and uniform, is applicable to various types of concrete, and improved the manufacturing efficiency of T-beams.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of vibration compaction equipment technology, and more specifically, to an intelligent vibration compaction device for prefabricated T-beams in a factory. Background Technology
[0002] Intelligent construction has become a key theme in the transformation and upgrading of bridge construction. Overcoming the challenges of high energy consumption, high risk, low efficiency, and low intelligence in the construction industry is a pressing issue. The industrialized production of T-beams is a crucial component of intelligent bridge construction, characterized by industrialized, modular, standardized, and intelligent manufacturing. However, despite the current trend of intelligent prefabrication in factories, the level of intelligence in each stage remains uneven. While steel reinforcement cutting, formwork erection, pouring, and curing have largely achieved automation at a high level, the vibration stage remains problematic. Although attached vibrators on specialized formwork have emerged, their vibration quality is insufficient. Traditional vibrators still require manual operation, resulting in low efficiency. Furthermore, limitations in certain construction environments and the varying skill levels of workers can lead to uneven and insufficiently compacted concrete, with some surfaces experiencing missed vibrations or inadequate vibration time, severely impacting component quality. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing an intelligent vibration compaction device for factory-prefabricated T-beams.
[0004] In one aspect, a smart vibration device for prefabricated T-beams in a factory is provided, comprising: a vibration device, a robotic arm, a main motor, a first side guide rail, a second side guide rail, and a connecting guide rail;
[0005] The first and second side guide rails are arranged horizontally parallel to each other and are erected above the area to be vibrated; the two ends of the connecting rail are respectively connected to the first and second side guide rails, and the connecting rail can move laterally between the first and second side guide rails.
[0006] The main motor and the robotic arm are mounted on the connecting guide rail and move vertically along the connecting guide rail; the robotic arm moves vertically under the action of the main motor, and the lower part of the robotic arm is connected to the vibration device; the vibration device has double-sided vibration rods, and the double-sided vibration rods can be unfolded to form a 180° plane.
[0007] Preferably, the vibration device includes a bearing, a control box, a vibrating rod, a connecting rod, and a rotating rod; the control box is connected to the main rod inside the robotic arm via the bearing; the control box is connected to a first rotating rod passing through a first vibrating rod via a first connecting rod, and to a second rotating rod passing through a second vibrating rod via a second connecting rod; the rotating rod has a rotating shaft inside, and a motor is provided in the middle of the rotating shaft.
[0008] Preferably, a main gear is connected to the lower part of the main rod. When the main gear rotates, it drives the driven gear connected to the upper part of the bearing to rotate, thereby driving the bearing to rotate.
[0009] Preferably, the robotic arm is a telescopic structure, comprising a first robotic arm section, a first main rod section, a second robotic arm section, a second main rod section, a third robotic arm section, a third main rod section, a first electromagnet, and a second electromagnet. When the first electromagnet is energized, it controls the first robotic arm section and the first main rod section to extend downward simultaneously. When the second electromagnet is energized, it controls the second robotic arm section and the second main rod section to extend downward simultaneously.
[0010] Preferably, the main motor is equipped with a control console display screen for controlling the vertical movement and vibration of the robotic arm.
[0011] Preferably, the bearing is provided with a rubber sleeve.
[0012] Secondly, a method for operating the intelligent vibration compaction device for precast T-beams in the factory, as described in any of the first aspects, is provided, including:
[0013] Step 1: Control the connecting guide rail to move laterally between the first side guide rail and the second side guide rail, and control the robotic arm to move vertically along the connecting guide rail, so that the vibrating device is positioned above the target position.
[0014] Step 2: Adjust the height of the vibratory device using the robotic arm;
[0015] Step 3: The electrical signal of the main motor is transmitted to the control box through the robotic arm, and then transmitted to the motor in the center of the rotating shaft through the connecting rod. This controls the rotating shaft inserted into the vibrating rod to rotate, causing the first and second vibrating rods to rotate 90° in opposite directions in the vertical plane to unfold into a 180° plane.
[0016] Step 4: Control the rotation of the bearing by the main motor to drive the first and second vibrating rods to rotate 360° on the horizontal plane after unfolding;
[0017] Step 5: The vertical movement of the robotic arm is controlled by the main motor to begin the vibration work.
[0018] Preferably, in step 2, the adjustment includes a large-range adjustment and a small-range adjustment; the large-range adjustment is the adjustment of the robotic arm itself in the vertical direction, which is performed manually by the operator; the small-range adjustment is the adjustment of the end height of the robotic arm through its telescopic structure.
[0019] The beneficial effects of this invention are:
[0020] 1. This invention enhances the intelligence of the current factory vibration process, eliminating the need for manual vibration and achieving full factory automation. This avoids resource waste and operational errors caused by extensive manual labor. Furthermore, this intelligent vibration device can freely access each concrete layer beneath the T-beam, and the double-sided vibrators can form a maximum 180° plane when deployed, resulting in a larger overall contact area with the concrete. This is superior to the obtuse angle plane of most current new vibrators, effectively addressing the problem of uneven and insufficient compaction in hard-to-reach areas. It can also be deployed to different vibration angles as needed. The overall process is simple to operate and convenient to use, significantly improving the efficiency of T-beam manufacturing.
[0021] 2. The telescopic adjustment of the robotic arm in this invention, combined with the vibrating rod, can be adjusted during the telescopic process according to the actual mixing thickness, thereby covering the entire thickness of the concrete layer. The downward adjustment of the robotic arm itself along the plumb line serves as a large-range adjustment, which is manually performed by the operator. Its internal telescopic device can provide precise adjustment within a small range, making it suitable for vibrating various types of concrete in various situations. Attached Figure Description
[0022] Figure 1 A general view of an intelligent vibratory compaction device for precast T-beams provided in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0023] Figure 2 A front view of a factory-prefabricated T-beam intelligent vibration device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0024] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the vibrator part of a smart vibrating device for precast T-beams provided in an embodiment of the present invention before unfolding;
[0025] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the unfolded structure of the vibrator part of an intelligent vibrating device for precast T-beams provided in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0026] Figure 5 This invention provides an embodiment of an intelligent vibration device for prefabricated T-beams, showing the internal structure of the robotic arm above the bearing.
[0027] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the telescopic device inside the robotic arm above the bearing of a factory-prefabricated T-beam intelligent vibration device provided in an embodiment of the present invention before its deployment;
[0028] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the telescopic device inside the robotic arm above the bearing of a factory-prefabricated T-beam intelligent vibration device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0029] Figure 8A schematic diagram of the rotation mechanism of the vibrator rod on the side of the vibrator rod of the intelligent vibrator part of the precast T-beam in the present invention is provided in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0030] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Vibration device; 11. Control box; 12a. First connecting rod; 12b. Second connecting rod; 13a. First rotating rod; 13b. Second rotating rod; 14a. First vibrating rod; 14b. Second vibrating rod; 141. Motor; 142. Rotating shaft; 15. Bearing; 16. Rubber sleeve; 2. Mechanical arm; 2. Main rod; 21. Main gear; 22. Main motor; 4. First side guide rail; 5. Second side guide rail; 6. Connecting guide rail; 7. First section mechanical arm; 211a. First section main rod; 211b. Second section mechanical arm; 212a. Second section main rod; 212b. Third section mechanical arm; 213a. Third section main rod; 213b. First electromagnet; 214. Second electromagnet; 215. Detailed Implementation
[0031] The present invention will be further described below with reference to embodiments. The description of the embodiments below is only for the purpose of helping to understand the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several modifications to the present invention without departing from the principle of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.
[0032] Example 1:
[0033] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in the figure, this application embodiment provides a factory prefabricated T-beam intelligent vibration device, including: vibration device 1, robotic arm 2, main motor 4, first side guide rail 5, second side guide rail 6 and connecting guide rail 7.
[0034] The first side guide rail 5 and the second side guide rail 6 are arranged horizontally parallel to each other and are erected above the area to be vibrated. The two ends of the connecting guide rail 7 are respectively connected to the first side guide rail 5 and the second side guide rail 6, and the connecting guide rail 7 moves horizontally between the first side guide rail 5 and the second side guide rail 6. The control console display screen 3 is attached to the main motor 4 and is responsible for controlling the operation of the main motor 4, thereby controlling the vertical movement and vibration of the robotic arm 2, ensuring that the vibrating device 1 enters the concrete at the required position and depth. The main motor 4, as the power source for the movement of the robotic arm 2 and the rotation of the lower bearing 15, is fixed to the connecting guide rail 7. When the robotic arm 2 moves vertically, it does not move, but it can move horizontally along the connecting guide rail 7 with the robotic arm 2. The robotic arm 2 is attached to the connecting guide rail 7, has a guide rail on its back, allowing the robotic arm 2 to move vertically, and is connected to the vibrating device 1 below.
[0035] The vibrating device 1 includes a bearing 15, a control box 11, a vibrating rod, a connecting rod, and a rotating rod.
[0036] Among them, such as Figure 5 As shown, the bearing 15 is controlled by the main motor 4 above to rotate the main rod 21 inside the robotic arm 2. This rotation of the main gear connected below the main rod 21 drives the driven gear 23 above the bearing 15 to rotate, thus rotating the bearing 15. The rotation of the bearing 15 drives the vibrating device 1 below to rotate 360°. A rubber sleeve 16 is provided on the bearing 15 to protect it from concrete damage. The control box 11 contains a small motor, such as... Figure 8 As shown, the main control mechanism is the motor 141 located in the center of the rotating shaft 142 inside the rotating rods on both sides. Controlling the rotation of the rotating shaft 142 controls the rotation of the vibrating rod. The vibrating rod is the main body for vibrating concrete. A connecting rod connects the control box 11 to the rotating shaft 142. The rotating rod is inserted into the vibrating rod, which contains the rotating shaft 142. The rotating shaft 142 transmits electrical signals from the small motor inside the control box to the motor 141 in the center of the rotating shaft, controlling its rotation and thus driving the vibrating rod to rotate.
[0037] Example 2:
[0038] Based on Embodiment 1, this application provides a more specific intelligent vibration device for precast T-beams in the factory, including: vibration device 1, robotic arm 2, main motor 4, first side guide rail 5, second side guide rail 6 and connecting guide rail 7;
[0039] The first side guide rail 5 and the second side guide rail 6 are arranged horizontally parallel to each other and are erected above the area to be vibrated; the two ends of the connecting guide rail 7 are respectively connected to the first side guide rail 5 and the second side guide rail 6, and the connecting guide rail 7 can move laterally between the first side guide rail 5 and the second side guide rail 6.
[0040] The main motor 4 and the robotic arm 2 are mounted on the connecting guide rail 7 and move vertically along the connecting guide rail 7; the robotic arm 2 moves vertically under the action of the main motor 4, and the lower part of the robotic arm 2 is connected to the vibrating device 1; the vibrating device 1 has double-sided vibrating rods, and the double-sided vibrating rods can be unfolded to form a 180° plane.
[0041] like Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the robotic arm 2 is a telescopic structure, comprising a first robotic arm 211a, a first main rod 211b, a second robotic arm 212a, a second main rod 212b, a third robotic arm 213a, a third main rod 213b, a first electromagnet 214, and a second electromagnet 215. The telescopic working principle is as follows: First, the main motor 4 controls the current to pass through the first electromagnet 214. The first electromagnet 214 generates a magnetic field, causing the first robotic arm 211a and the first main rod 211b to extend downwards simultaneously. After extension is complete, the current to the first electromagnet 214 is disconnected, and the control current passes through the second electromagnet 215. The second electromagnet 215 generates a magnetic field, causing the second robotic arm 212a and the second main rod 212b to extend downwards simultaneously, thus completing the extension. During retraction, simply changing the direction of the current through the electromagnet generates an opposite magnetic field. First, the second electromagnet 215 is controlled to retract the second robotic arm 212a and the second main rod 212b. Then, the A group of electromagnets is controlled to retract the first robotic arm 211a and the first main rod 211b, thus completing the retraction. This process involves a complete, sequential unfolding. This telescopic device can also be controlled to extend or retract only the first robotic arm 211a and the main rod, or only the second robotic arm 212a and the main rod, allowing for more precise height adjustment.
[0042] The control panel display screen 3 can display various parameters of the current vibratory device, such as height and vibration frequency. It is attached to the main motor 4. The main motor 4 sends an electrical signal to control the rotation of the main rod 21 inside the robotic arm 2. The main gear 22 connected to the bottom of the main rod 21 rotates, which drives the driven gear 23 connected to the top of the bearing 15 to rotate, thereby driving the bearing 15 to rotate. The rotation of the bearing 15 can drive the vibratory device 1 below to rotate 360°. The rubber sleeve 16 wraps around the bearing 15. The electrical signal continues to be transmitted down to the control box 11, and from the four connecting rods on both sides, it is transmitted to the motor 141 in the center of the rotating shaft 142, which controls the rotation of the two rotating shafts 142 inserted into the vibratory rods on the side, which drives the two vibratory rods to rotate in the vertical plane.
[0043] It should be noted that the parts in this embodiment that are the same as or similar to those in Embodiment 1 can be referred to each other, and will not be repeated in this application.
[0044] Example 3:
[0045] Based on Examples 1 and 2, Example 3 of this application provides a method for operating the intelligent vibration compaction device for precast T-beams in a factory, including:
[0046] Step 1: Control the connecting guide rail 7 to move laterally between the first side guide rail 5 and the second side guide rail 6, and control the robotic arm 2 to move vertically along the connecting guide rail 7, so that the vibrating device 1 is positioned above the target position.
[0047] Step 2: Adjust the height of the vibrating device 1 using the robotic arm 2.
[0048] In step 2, the adjustment includes large-range adjustment and small-range adjustment; the large-range adjustment is the adjustment of the robotic arm 2 itself in the vertical direction, which is performed manually by the operator; the small-range adjustment is the adjustment of the end height of the robotic arm 2 through its telescopic structure.
[0049] Step 3: The electrical signal from the main motor 4 is transmitted down to the control box 11 via the robotic arm 2, and then through the connecting rod to the motor 141 in the center of the rotating shaft 142, controlling the rotating shaft 142 inserted into the vibrating rod to rotate. Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the first vibrating rod 14a and the second vibrating rod 14b are driven to rotate 90° in opposite directions in the vertical plane to unfold into a 180° plane.
[0050] Step 4: Control the rotation of the bearing 15 via the main motor 4 to drive the first vibrating rod 14a and the second vibrating rod 14b to rotate 360° on the horizontal plane after unfolding.
[0051] Step 5: Control the vertical movement of the robotic arm 2 via the main motor 4 to begin the vibration work.
[0052] In step 5, after the vibration work in the plane is completed, the vibration device 1 can still be moved to different planes for vibration by moving the connecting guide rail 7.
[0053] Specifically, the method provided in this embodiment is the method corresponding to the device provided in Embodiments 1 and 2. Therefore, the parts in this embodiment that are the same as or similar to those in Embodiments 1 and 2 can be referred to each other, and will not be repeated in this application.
Claims
1. A smart vibratory compaction device for precast T-beams in a factory, characterized in that, include: Vibrating device (1), robotic arm (2), main motor (4), first side guide rail (5), second side guide rail (6) and connecting guide rail (7); The first side guide rail (5) and the second side guide rail (6) are arranged horizontally parallel to each other and are erected above the area to be vibrated; the two ends of the connecting guide rail (7) are respectively connected to the first side guide rail (5) and the second side guide rail (6), and the connecting guide rail (7) moves horizontally between the first side guide rail (5) and the second side guide rail (6). The main motor (4) and the robotic arm (2) are mounted on the connecting guide rail (7) and move vertically along the connecting guide rail (7); the robotic arm (2) moves vertically under the action of the main motor (4), and the lower part of the robotic arm (2) is connected to the vibrating device (1); the vibrating device (1) has double-sided vibrating rods, and the double-sided vibrating rods can be unfolded to form a 180° plane; the vibrating device (1) includes a bearing (15), a control box (11), vibrating rods, connecting rods and rotating rods; the control box (11) is connected to the main rod (21) inside the robotic arm (2) through the bearing (15); the control box (11) is connected to the first rotating rod (13a) passing through the first vibrating rod (14a) through the first connecting rod (12a), and to the second rotating rod (13b) passing through the second vibrating rod (14b) through the second connecting rod (12b); the rotating rod is equipped with a rotating shaft (142), and the rotating rod is connected to the rotating shaft (142). A motor (141) is provided in the middle of the rotating shaft (142); a main gear (22) is connected below the main rod (21). When the main gear (22) rotates, it drives the driven gear (23) connected above the bearing (15) to rotate, thereby driving the bearing (15) to rotate; the mechanical arm (2) is a telescopic structure. The mechanical arm (2) includes a first mechanical arm (211a), a first main rod (211b), a second mechanical arm (212a), a second main rod (212b), a third mechanical arm (213a), a third main rod (213b), a first electromagnet (214), and a second electromagnet (215); when the first electromagnet (214) is energized, it controls the first mechanical arm (211a) and the first main rod (211b) to extend downwards simultaneously; when the second electromagnet (215) is energized, it controls the second mechanical arm (212a) and the second main rod (212b) to extend downwards simultaneously.
2. The intelligent vibration compaction device for precast T-beams in factories according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main motor (4) is equipped with a control console display screen (3) for controlling the vertical movement and vibration of the robotic arm (2).
3. The intelligent vibration compaction device for precast T-beams in factories according to claim 2, characterized in that, A rubber sleeve (16) is provided on the bearing (15).
4. A method for operating the intelligent vibration compaction device for precast T-beams as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, include: Step 1: Control the connecting guide rail (7) to move laterally between the first side guide rail (5) and the second side guide rail (6), and control the robotic arm (2) to move vertically along the connecting guide rail (7) so that the vibrating device (1) is located above the target position; Step 2: Adjust the height of the vibrating device (1) using the robotic arm (2); Step 3: The electrical signal of the main motor (4) is transmitted down to the control box (11) through the robotic arm (2), and then transmitted to the motor (141) in the center of the rotating shaft (142) through the connecting rod, which controls the rotating shaft (142) inserted into the vibrating rod to rotate, driving the first vibrating rod (14a) and the second vibrating rod (14b) to rotate 90° in opposite directions in the vertical plane to form a 180° plane; Step 4: Control the rotation of the bearing (15) by the main motor (4) to drive the first vibrating rod (14a) and the second vibrating rod (14b) to rotate 360° on the horizontal plane after unfolding; Step 5: Control the vertical movement of the robotic arm (2) through the main motor (4) to start the vibration work.
5. The working method of the intelligent vibration device for precast T-beams in the factory according to claim 4, characterized in that, In step 2, the adjustment includes large-range adjustment and small-range adjustment; the large-range adjustment is the adjustment of the robotic arm (2) itself in the vertical direction, and the large-range adjustment is performed manually by the operator; the small-range adjustment is the adjustment of the end height of the robotic arm (2) by its telescopic structure.