A nested loop transportation system and method of use

Abstract

The application provides a nested annular transportation system and a use method, and belongs to the technical field of transportation. The system comprises an annular tunnel, an outer frame transportation device, a passenger transportation device, a first power mechanism and a second power mechanism. The outer frame transportation device is attached to the inner wall of the annular tunnel, is inlaid in the annular tunnel through a nested connection structure, and is driven by the first power mechanism to travel in the annular tunnel. The outer frame transportation device is internally provided with a track, and the passenger transportation device is arranged in the outer frame transportation device and is driven by the second power mechanism to travel along the track of the outer frame transportation device. The passenger transportation device and the outer frame transportation device travel in the same direction in the annular track during operation, the overall transportation speed is improved, the traffic congestion problem is effectively solved, and the user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of transportation technology, specifically relating to a nested ring transportation system and its usage method. Background Technology

[0002] With urban development and increasing demand for materials, traffic congestion is becoming increasingly serious, especially in large and medium-sized cities and transportation hubs. The ever-increasing demand for logistics and the public's need for fast travel are in conflict with the increasingly severe congestion, making freight transportation difficult and passenger transportation even more difficult.

[0003] While the emergence of drones offers solutions to issues related to cargo identification, classification, and logistics distribution, it hasn't significantly alleviated the strain on passenger transport. To address transportation problems, urban roads are being widened, numerous new bus routes are being added, and subway networks are expanding rapidly. While these measures have somewhat reduced the traffic pressure brought about by urban development, the existing transportation models are unlikely to fundamentally and completely solve the congestion problem.

[0004] In summary, traffic congestion caused by passenger and freight transport occurs frequently, greatly affecting the speed of logistics and the inefficiency of travel. Although some measures have been taken to alleviate traffic congestion, it is still difficult to fundamentally solve the problem.

[0005] This is a shortcoming of the existing technology. Therefore, it is very necessary to provide a nested ring transportation system and its usage method to address the above-mentioned defects in the existing technology. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The existing passenger and logistics transportation systems frequently cause traffic congestion, which greatly affects logistics speed and travel timeliness. Although some measures have been taken to alleviate traffic congestion, they still cannot fundamentally solve the problem. This invention provides a nested ring transportation system and its usage method to solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0007] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a nested ring transportation system, including a ring tunnel, an outer frame transportation device, a passenger transport device, a first power mechanism, and a second power mechanism; The outer shell of the transport device is fitted to the inner wall of the annular tunnel, and is embedded inside the annular tunnel through a nested connection structure, and is driven by the first power mechanism to travel inside the annular tunnel; The outer frame transport device has a track inside, and the passenger transport device is located inside the outer frame transport device and is driven by the second power mechanism to travel along the track of the outer frame transport device. Furthermore, there are several nested connection structures, and each nested connection structure is evenly arranged around the cross-section of the annular tunnel; The circular tunnel is equipped with the same number of slides as the nested connection structure; Each nested connection structure is set inside a corresponding slide rail and is driven by the first power mechanism to slide along the slide rail.

[0008] Furthermore, the number of nested connection structures is three, including a first nested connection structure, a second nested connection structure, and a third nested connection structure; The first nested connection structure is located directly above the annular tunnel section, while the second and third nested connection structures are symmetrically located on both sides below the annular tunnel section.

[0009] Furthermore, an opening is provided on one side of the outer frame transport device, making the cross-section of the outer frame transport device "C" shaped.

[0010] Secondly, the present invention provides a method for using a nested ring transportation system based on the first aspect, comprising the following steps: S1. Obtain the routes of the target transportation network, and perform ring-shaped cutting and station relocation of the target transportation network; S2. A nested ring transportation system is set up in the area where the ring cutting is completed. The first power mechanism drives the outer frame transportation device to travel relative to the ring tunnel in the target travel direction, and the second power mechanism drives the passenger device to travel relative to the outer frame transportation device in the target travel direction, thereby achieving speed increase.

[0011] Further, step S1 includes the following steps: S11. Select the target transportation network and analyze its topology; S12. Select the area with a site density greater than the threshold as the target optimization area; S13. Construct a ring-shaped region so that all stations within the target optimization area pass through the ring-shaped region, completing the ring cut; S14. Add new stations at the intersection of the original traffic network in the ring area and the target optimization area to complete the station relocation.

[0012] Furthermore, the specific steps of step S2 are as follows: S21. Deploy a nested ring-shaped transportation system within the ring-shaped area; S22. Determine the target driving direction and set the target driving direction as the first direction, while setting the opposite direction of the target driving direction as the second direction; S23. Control the first power mechanism to drive the outer frame transport device to travel relative to the annular tunnel along the first direction; S24. Control the second power mechanism to drive the passenger transport device to travel in the first direction relative to the outer frame transport device.

[0013] Furthermore, the specific steps of step S23 are as follows: S231. Set the running time period; S232. Control the first power mechanism to drive the outer frame transport device to travel relative to the circular tunnel along the first direction at a first speed during the operating period, and maintain the first speed constant.

[0014] Furthermore, the specific steps of step S24 are as follows: S241. During the time when passengers are getting on and off the vehicle, control the second power mechanism to drive the passenger transport device to travel at a second speed relative to the outer frame transport device; S242. The time period before passengers complete boarding and alighting is set as the fast travel period. During the fast travel period, the second power mechanism is controlled to drive the passenger transport device to travel relative to the outer frame transport device along the first direction at a third speed.

[0015] Furthermore, in step S241, when it is the passenger boarding time period, the second power mechanism is first controlled to drive the passenger transport device to travel along the second direction at a second speed relative to the outer frame transport device, wherein the second speed is equal to the first speed. After passengers have boarded, the second power mechanism is controlled to drive the passenger transport device to decelerate relative to the outer frame transport device in the second direction until the speed is 0. Then, the second power mechanism is controlled to drive the passenger transport device to accelerate relative to the outer frame transport device in the first direction until the speed is the first, and the vehicle enters the fast travel period. When it is time for passengers to disembark, firstly control the second power mechanism to drive the passenger transport device to decelerate relative to the outer frame transport device in the first direction until the speed is 0, then control the second power mechanism to drive the passenger transport device to accelerate relative to the outer frame transport device in the second direction until the speed reaches the second speed, waiting for passengers to disembark, wherein the second speed is equal to the first speed.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: The nested circular transportation system and its usage method provided by this invention improves the overall transportation speed by having the passenger transport device and the outer frame transport device move in the same direction within the circular track during operation, effectively solving traffic congestion problems and improving the user experience.

[0017] Furthermore, the design principle of this invention is reliable, the structure is simple, and it has a very wide range of application prospects.

[0018] Therefore, it is evident that the present invention has outstanding substantive features and significant progress compared with the prior art, and the beneficial effects of its implementation are also obvious. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the nested ring transportation system of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the inner cross-section of the annular tunnel in the nested annular transportation system of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the application of the nested ring transportation system of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of the nested ring transportation system usage method of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating another embodiment of the nested ring transportation system usage method of the present invention.

[0025] Explanation of main figure symbols 1. Circular tunnel; 2. Outer frame transportation device; 3. Passenger transport device; 4.1. First nested connection structure; 4.2. Second nested connection structure; 4.3. Third nested connection structure; 5. Track. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of this invention, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0027] Example 1: like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the present invention provides a nested ring transportation system, including a ring tunnel 1, an outer frame transportation device 2, a passenger transport device 3, a first power mechanism and a second power mechanism; The outer shell of the outer frame transport device 2 is fitted to the inner wall of the annular tunnel 1, and is embedded inside the annular tunnel 1 through a nested connection structure, and is driven by the first power mechanism to travel inside the annular tunnel 1. The outer frame transport device 2 is equipped with a track 5. The passenger transport device 3 is located inside the outer frame transport device 2 and is driven by the second power mechanism to travel along the track of the outer frame transport device 2.

[0028] Example 2: like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the present invention provides a nested ring transportation system, including a ring tunnel 1, an outer frame transportation device 2, a passenger transport device 3, a first power mechanism and a second power mechanism; The outer shell of the outer frame transport device 2 is fitted to the inner wall of the annular tunnel 1, and is embedded inside the annular tunnel 1 through a nested connection structure, and is driven by the first power mechanism to travel inside the annular tunnel 1. The outer frame transport device 2 is equipped with a track 5, and the passenger transport device 3 is located inside the outer frame transport device 2 and is driven by the second power mechanism to travel along the track 5 of the outer frame transport device 2. There are three nested connection structures, including a first nested connection structure 4.1, a second nested connection structure 4.2, and a third nested connection structure 4.3. Each nested connection structure is evenly arranged around the cross-section of the annular tunnel 1. The circular tunnel 1 is equipped with the same number of slides as the nested connection structure; Each nested connection structure is set inside a corresponding slide rail and is driven by the first power mechanism to slide along the slide rail; The first nested connection structure 4.1 is located directly above the cross section of the annular tunnel 1, and the second nested connection structure 4.2 and the third nested connection structure 4.3 are symmetrically located on both sides below the cross section of the annular tunnel 1.

[0029] Example 3: like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the present invention provides a nested ring transportation system, including a ring tunnel 1, an outer frame transportation device 2, a passenger transport device 3, a first power mechanism and a second power mechanism; The outer shell of the outer frame transport device 2 is fitted to the inner wall of the annular tunnel 1, and is embedded inside the annular tunnel 1 through a nested connection structure, and is driven by the first power mechanism to travel inside the annular tunnel 1. The outer frame transport device 2 is equipped with a track 5, and the passenger transport device 3 is located inside the outer frame transport device 2 and is driven by the second power mechanism to travel along the track 5 of the outer frame transport device 2. An opening is provided on one side of the outer frame transport device 2, making the cross-section of the outer frame transport device 2 "C" shaped; the "C" shaped opening of the outer frame transport device 2 faces the platform side of the circular tunnel 1 for passengers to get on and off.

[0030] In some embodiments, the outer frame transport device 2 is provided with a controllable current coil, and the outer frame transport device 2 may be made of superconducting magnetic material.

[0031] In some embodiments, a buffer device is also provided at the platform. The buffer device is equipped with a ring track. When the outer frame transport device 2 and the passenger transport device 3 run to the platform, the buffer device can assist passengers in getting on and off the vehicle.

[0032] It should be noted that the outer frame transport device 2, as the basic transport platform, needs to be able to bear a sufficient load to support the total weight of the passenger transport device 3 and the passenger's luggage. For example, a large hollow barrel-shaped device can be used as the outer frame transport device 2, with its upper, lower left and lower right ends respectively set in the outer slide by nested connection structures. The outer frame transport device 2 is equipped with a track 5 to facilitate the laying of the passenger transport device 3. Passenger transport unit 3 is an independent transport system with the outer frame transport unit 2 as its carrier, and it is the main platform for passenger transport. The nested connection structure is used to fix the inner frame transport device. The internal controllable current coil uses electromagnetic levitation technology to enable the outer frame transport device to transport at high speed. Due to the high mass of the embedded object, in order to ensure the stability of the state under high-speed operation and avoid derailment or other risks, nested connection structures are set at the upper, lower left and lower right ends of the outer frame transport device 2.

[0033] Example 4: like Figure 4 As shown, the present invention provides a method for using a nested ring transportation system, comprising the following steps: S1. Obtain the routes of the target transportation network, and perform ring-shaped cutting and station relocation of the target transportation network; S2. A nested ring transportation system is set up in the area where the ring cutting is completed. The first power mechanism drives the outer frame transportation device to travel relative to the ring tunnel in the target travel direction, and the second power mechanism drives the passenger device to travel relative to the outer frame transportation device in the target travel direction, thereby achieving speed increase.

[0034] Example 5: like Figure 5 As shown, the present invention provides a method for using a nested ring transportation system, comprising the following steps: S1. Obtain the routes of the target transportation network, and perform ring-shaped segmentation and station relocation of the target transportation network; such as... Figure 3 As shown, step S1 includes the following steps: S11. Select the target transportation network and analyze its topology; S12. Select the area with a site density greater than the threshold as the target optimization area; S13. Construct a ring-shaped region so that all stations within the target optimization area pass through the ring-shaped region, completing the ring cut; S14. Add new stations at the intersection of the original traffic network in the ring area and the target optimization area to complete the station relocation; S2. A nested ring-shaped transportation system is deployed in the area where the ring cut has been completed. The first power mechanism drives the outer frame transport device to travel relative to the ring tunnel along the target travel direction, while the second power mechanism drives the passenger transport device to travel relative to the outer frame transport device along the target travel direction, thereby increasing speed. The specific steps of step S2 are as follows: S21. Deploy a nested ring-shaped transportation system within the ring-shaped area; S22. Determine the target driving direction and set the target driving direction as the first direction, while setting the opposite direction of the target driving direction as the second direction; S23. Control the first power mechanism to drive the outer frame transport device to travel relative to the annular tunnel along the first direction; the specific steps of step S23 are as follows: S231. Set the running time period; S232. Control the first power mechanism to drive the outer frame transport device to travel relative to the circular tunnel along the first direction at a first speed during the operating period, and maintain the first speed constant; S24. Control the second power mechanism to drive the passenger transport device to travel relative to the outer frame transport device along the first direction; the specific steps of step S24 are as follows: S241. During the time when passengers are getting on and off the vehicle, control the second power mechanism to drive the passenger transport device to travel at a second speed relative to the outer frame transport device; S242. Set the time period before passengers complete boarding and alighting as the fast travel period, and control the second power mechanism to drive the passenger transport device to travel relative to the outer frame transport device along the first direction at a third speed during the fast travel period. In step S241, when it is the passenger boarding time period, the second power mechanism is first controlled to drive the passenger transport device to travel along the second direction at a second speed relative to the outer frame transport device, wherein the second speed is equal to the first speed. After passengers have boarded, the second power mechanism is controlled to drive the passenger transport device to decelerate relative to the outer frame transport device in the second direction until the speed is 0. Then, the second power mechanism is controlled to drive the passenger transport device to accelerate relative to the outer frame transport device in the first direction until the speed is the first, and the vehicle enters the fast travel period. When it is time for passengers to disembark, firstly control the second power mechanism to drive the passenger transport device to decelerate relative to the outer frame transport device in the first direction until the speed is 0, then control the second power mechanism to drive the passenger transport device to accelerate relative to the outer frame transport device in the second direction until the speed reaches the second speed, waiting for passengers to disembark, wherein the second speed is equal to the first speed.

[0035] Example 6: like Figure 5 As shown, the present invention provides a method for using a nested ring transportation system, comprising the following steps: S1. Obtain the routes of the target transportation network, and perform ring-shaped segmentation and station relocation of the target transportation network; such as... Figure 3 As shown, step S1 includes the following steps: S11. Select the target transportation network and analyze its topology; S12. Select the area with a site density greater than the threshold as the target optimization area; S13. Construct a ring-shaped region so that all stations within the target optimization area pass through the ring-shaped region, completing the ring cut; S14. Add new stations at the intersection of the original traffic network in the ring area and the target optimization area to complete the station relocation; S2. A nested ring-shaped transportation system is deployed in the area where the ring cut has been completed. The first power mechanism drives the outer frame transport device to travel relative to the ring tunnel along the target travel direction, while the second power mechanism drives the passenger transport device to travel relative to the outer frame transport device along the target travel direction, thereby increasing speed. The specific steps of step S2 are as follows: S21. Deploy a nested ring-shaped transportation system within the ring-shaped area; S22. Determine the target driving direction and set the target driving direction as the first direction, while setting the opposite direction of the target driving direction as the second direction; S23. Control the first power mechanism to drive the outer frame transport device to travel relative to the annular tunnel along the first direction; the specific steps of step S23 are as follows: S231. Set the running time period; S232. Control the first power mechanism to drive the outer frame transport device to travel relative to the circular tunnel along the first direction at a first speed during the operating period, and maintain the first speed constant; S24. Control the second power mechanism to drive the passenger transport device to travel relative to the outer frame transport device along the first direction; the specific steps of step S24 are as follows: S241. During the time when passengers are getting on and off the vehicle, control the second power mechanism to drive the passenger transport device to travel at a second speed relative to the outer frame transport device; S242. Set the time period before passengers complete boarding and alighting as the fast travel period, and control the second power mechanism to drive the passenger transport device to travel relative to the outer frame transport device along the first direction at a third speed during the fast travel period. In step S241, when it is the passenger boarding time period, the passenger first boards the buffer device that is parallel to the circular tunnel at the platform, controls the buffer device to move forward in the first direction at the first speed, and then controls the speed of the passenger transport device relative to the outer frame transport device to 0. The passenger boards the passenger transport device through the buffer device and the opening of the outer frame transport device to complete the boarding. After passengers have boarded, the second power mechanism is controlled to drive the passenger transport device to accelerate relative to the outer frame transport device along the first direction until it reaches the first speed, thus entering the rapid travel period. When it is time for passengers to disembark, firstly control the buffer device at the platform, which is parallel to the circular tunnel, to move forward in the first direction at the first speed. Then control the speed of the passenger transport device relative to the outer frame transport device to 0. When the opening of the outer frame transport device is aligned with the buffer device, the passenger boards the buffer device through the opening of the passenger transport device and the outer frame transport device. Then control the buffer device to decelerate until 0, thus completing the passenger disembarkation.

[0036] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments, the invention is not limited thereto. Various equivalent modifications or substitutions can be made to the embodiments of the invention by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and essence of the invention, and such modifications or substitutions should all be within the scope of the invention. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the invention should also be covered within the protection scope of the invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A method for using a nested circular transportation system, characterized in that, The nested ring transportation system includes a ring tunnel, an outer frame transportation device, a passenger transport device, a first power mechanism, and a second power mechanism. The outer frame transportation device is fitted to the inner wall of the ring tunnel and is embedded inside the ring tunnel through a nested connection structure. It is driven by the first power mechanism to travel within the ring tunnel. The outer frame transportation device has a track inside, and the passenger transport device is located inside the outer frame transportation device and is driven by the second power mechanism to travel along the track of the outer frame transportation device. The method includes the following steps: S1. Obtain the routes of the target transportation network, and perform ring-shaped cutting and station relocation of the target transportation network; S2. A nested ring transportation system is set up in the area where the ring cutting is completed. The first power mechanism drives the outer frame transportation device to travel relative to the ring tunnel in the target travel direction, and the second power mechanism drives the passenger device to travel relative to the outer frame transportation device in the target travel direction, thereby achieving speed increase.

2. The method of using the nested ring transportation system as described in claim 1, characterized in that, There are several nested connection structures, and each nested connection structure is evenly distributed around the cross-section of the annular tunnel; The circular tunnel is equipped with the same number of slides as the nested connection structure; Each nested connection structure is set inside a corresponding slide rail and is driven by the first power mechanism to slide along the slide rail.

3. The method of using the nested ring transportation system as described in claim 2, characterized in that, There are three nested connection structures, including a first nested connection structure, a second nested connection structure, and a third nested connection structure; The first nested connection structure is located directly above the annular tunnel section, while the second and third nested connection structures are symmetrically located on both sides below the annular tunnel section.

4. The method of using the nested ring transportation system as described in claim 1, characterized in that, An opening is provided on one side of the outer frame transport device, making the cross-section of the outer frame transport device "C" shaped.

5. The method of using the nested ring transportation system as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, Step S1 includes the following steps: S11. Select the target transportation network and analyze its topology; S12. Select the area with a site density greater than the threshold as the target optimization area; S13. Construct a ring-shaped region so that all stations within the target optimization area pass through the ring-shaped region, completing the ring cut; S14. Add new stations at the intersection of the original traffic network in the ring area and the target optimization area to complete the station relocation.

6. The method of using the nested ring transportation system as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The specific steps of step S2 are as follows: S21. Deploy a nested ring-shaped transportation system within the ring-shaped area; S22. Determine the target driving direction and set the target driving direction as the first direction, while setting the opposite direction of the target driving direction as the second direction; S23. Control the first power mechanism to drive the outer frame transport device to travel relative to the annular tunnel along the first direction; S24. Control the second power mechanism to drive the passenger transport device to travel in the first direction relative to the outer frame transport device.

7. The method of using the nested ring transportation system as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The specific steps of step S23 are as follows: S231. Set the running time period; S232. Control the first power mechanism to drive the outer frame transport device to travel relative to the circular tunnel along the first direction at a first speed during the operating period, and maintain the first speed constant.

8. The method of using the nested ring transportation system as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The specific steps of step S24 are as follows: S241. During the time when passengers are getting on and off the vehicle, control the second power mechanism to drive the passenger transport device to travel at a second speed relative to the outer frame transport device; S242. The time period before passengers complete boarding and alighting is set as the fast travel period. During the fast travel period, the second power mechanism is controlled to drive the passenger transport device to travel relative to the outer frame transport device along the first direction at a third speed.

9. The method of using the nested ring transportation system as described in claim 8, characterized in that, In step S241, when it is the passenger boarding time period, the second power mechanism is first controlled to drive the passenger transport device to travel along the second direction at a second speed relative to the outer frame transport device, wherein the second speed is equal to the first speed. After passengers have boarded, the second power mechanism is controlled to drive the passenger transport device to decelerate relative to the outer frame transport device in the second direction until the speed is 0. Then, the second power mechanism is controlled to drive the passenger transport device to accelerate relative to the outer frame transport device in the first direction until the speed is the first, and the vehicle enters the fast travel period. When it is time for passengers to disembark, firstly control the second power mechanism to drive the passenger transport device to decelerate relative to the outer frame transport device in the first direction until the speed is 0, then control the second power mechanism to drive the passenger transport device to accelerate relative to the outer frame transport device in the second direction until the speed reaches the second speed, waiting for passengers to disembark, wherein the second speed is equal to the first speed.

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