Tank box and tank body conveying device

The tank container conveying device addresses the inefficiencies and safety risks of crane-based transportation with a mobile lifting vehicle and locking mechanism, ensuring stable and precise movement of tank containers, enhancing safety and efficiency in the production process.

CN119240264AActive Publication Date: 2025-01-03NANTONG TANK CONTAINER CO LTD

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202411787332.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-06
Publication Date
2025-01-03
Estimated Expiration
2044-12-06

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Technical Problem

Existing tank container body transportation methods, primarily using cranes, are time-consuming, labor-intensive, pose safety risks, and result in potential damage and instability due to manual operations and suspension in the air, affecting production efficiency and product quality.

Method used

A tank container conveying device with a mobile lifting vehicle on a ground rail, featuring a saddle with an arc groove and clamping mechanism, a lifting mechanism for stable lifting, and a locking mechanism to ensure stability during transportation, utilizing hydraulic or electric driving for precise control and safety.

Benefits of technology

The device enhances safety and stability during transportation, reduces manual labor, and improves production efficiency by ensuring precise positioning and reducing the risk of accidents, thereby optimizing the tank container assembly process.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of conveying devices, in particular to a tank box and tank body conveying device which comprises a ground rail. The movable lift truck is arranged on the ground rail and moves along the ground rail; the saddle is arranged on the movable lifting vehicle and used for supporting a tank body of the tank box, the saddle is installed on the movable lifting vehicle and rotates to a preset angle when used, an arc-shaped groove matched with the tank body of the tank box is formed in the saddle, and a clamping groove is formed in the side face of the saddle; the lifting mechanism is mounted on the movable lifting vehicle and is used for driving the saddle to lift, so that the tank body of the tank box is separated from the production line bracket; and the locking mechanism is arranged on the saddle and used for locking the saddle at a fixed position after the saddle rotates to a preset angle, so that the stability of the tank container and the tank body in the transportation process is ensured, the tank body is transported in the manner, the working efficiency is improved, and meanwhile, the potential safety hazard in the crane hoisting process and the influence on the quality caused by collision of products are avoided.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of conveying devices, and in particular to a tank container body conveying device. Background Art

[0002] At present, in the tank container production industry, the tank container body usually needs to be transferred from the production line to the final assembly line for assembly. In the existing technology, the tank body is mostly transported by crane. Crane lifting requires operators to pass the lifting rope through the tank body's support structure, and then the crane lifts the tank body and transfers it to the designated location. This transportation method is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also has the following problems: First, the process of threading the lifting rope is cumbersome, requiring the operator to repeatedly adjust the position, wasting a lot of time. The lifting process relies on manual operation, resulting in low overall work efficiency and difficulty in meeting the needs of modern production lines.

[0003] Second, during the lifting process, the tank body is suspended in the air, which poses a risk of shaking and is prone to displacement or tilting, increasing the operator's work difficulty and safety risks. If the tank body shakes or collides during the lifting process, it may cause damage to the equipment and the product itself, posing a major safety hazard.

[0004] Third, since the tank is prone to bumps during lifting and placement, the outer surface of the tank may be damaged, which in turn affects the final quality of the product. At the same time, the crane lifting method makes it difficult to control the precise position of the tank, which may cause instability in the tank during transportation and affect the subsequent assembly efficiency. Summary of the invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the problems in the background technology and to propose a tank container tank body conveying device.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a tank container tank body conveying device, comprising: Ground rail; A mobile lifting vehicle is arranged on the ground rail and moves along the ground rail; A saddle is provided on the mobile lifting vehicle and is used to support the tank body. The saddle is installed on the mobile lifting vehicle and rotated to a predetermined angle when in use. The saddle is provided with an arc groove adapted to the tank body, and a clamping groove is provided on the side of the saddle; A lifting mechanism, installed on the mobile lifting vehicle, for driving the saddle to rise and fall so that the tank body is separated from the production line support; The locking mechanism is arranged on the saddle and is used to lock the saddle in a fixed position after the saddle is rotated to a predetermined angle, so as to ensure the stability of the tank body during transportation.

[0007] Preferably, the mobile lifting vehicle comprises an upper platform and a lower platform connected by a lifting mechanism.

[0008] Preferably, the upper platform comprises a channel steel arranged in a shape of a U-shaped channel and a rectangular steel connected to the inner side wall of the channel steel; Two sets of saddle flipping mechanisms are symmetrically arranged on the rectangular steel; The saddle flipping mechanism comprises a flip support A mounted on a rectangular steel and a flip support B fixed on the saddle, wherein the flip support A and the flip support B are connected via a shaft, and a cylinder connecting support is also connected to the channel steel, and a cylinder is rotatably connected to the cylinder connecting support, and an articulated seat rotatably connected to the output end of the cylinder is provided on the saddle, and the cylinder is used to drive the flipping of the saddle; A connecting shaft sleeve and a fixed shaft are also slidably arranged on the side surface of the channel steel.

[0009] Preferably, the lower platform comprises a rectangular steel frame, a U-shaped steel a and a U-shaped steel b are vertically arranged on the inner side of the rectangular steel frame, and the U-shaped steel a and the U-shaped steel b are vertically fixedly connected to each other, and a roller is installed below the rectangular steel frame, and the roller is used to move the conveying device on the ground rail; A first mounting seat and a second mounting seat are arranged on the side of the U-shaped steel a, and a mounting sleeve is symmetrically slidably arranged on the U-shaped steel b. The mounting sleeve, the first mounting seat and the second mounting seat are used to connect the lower platform with the lifting mechanism.

[0010] Preferably, the lifting mechanism comprises two first rectangular tubes and a second rectangular tube arranged crosswise, the first rectangular tube and the second rectangular tube are connected to each other via a connecting shaft, and a third rectangular tube is connected between the two first rectangular tubes; It also includes an oil cylinder connecting support mounted on the connecting shaft, and the oil cylinder is connected to the oil cylinder connecting support; One end of the first rectangular tube is rotatably connected to the first mounting seat through an axis, and one end of the second rectangular tube is rotatably connected to the mounting sleeve through an axis; The tail end of the oil cylinder is connected to the second mounting seat through a shaft; The other end of the first rectangular tube is rotatably connected to the connecting shaft sleeve through an axis, and the other end of the second rectangular tube is connected to the channel steel through a fixed axis.

[0011] Preferably, the lower surface of the rectangular steel of the upper platform protrudes from the lower surface of the channel steel, and an avoidance groove is opened on the rectangular steel frame of the lower platform, so that the rectangular steel of the upper platform falls into the avoidance groove when moving downward, thereby achieving the fit between the upper and lower platforms, reducing the height of the mobile lifting vehicle, and preventing the empty vehicle from colliding with the bottom of the tank container body when traveling.

[0012] Preferably, the locking mechanism comprises an arc-shaped embedding groove provided on the saddle and matching the arc-shaped groove, the arc-shaped embedding groove is connected with a guide hole, the arc-shaped embedding groove is provided with a spring groove connected with the guide hole, a guide rod is slidably connected in the guide hole, one end of the guide rod is connected with an arc-shaped pressure plate matching the arc-shaped embedding groove, the other end of the guide rod is connected with a pressure rod through a connecting rod, a first spring is sleeved on the guide rod, one end of the first spring abuts against the lower surface of the arc-shaped pressure plate, and the other end of the first spring abuts against the inner bottom of the spring groove; A fixing plate is connected between the two rectangular steels, and a positioning hole matching the pressure rod is opened on the fixing plate, and the positioning hole is arranged in a funnel shape; When the tank body is placed on the arc-shaped pressing plate, the arc-shaped pressing plate is squeezed and moved downward, and the arc-shaped pressing plate is embedded in the arc-shaped embedding groove, and at the same time, the guide rod and the pressing rod are driven to move, so that the pressing rod is inserted into the positioning hole, thereby realizing the positioning and locking of the saddle; The channel steel is also fixedly connected with a clamping block matching the clamping slot, so that the saddle is ensured to be set at 90 degrees after being turned over.

[0013] Preferably, a locking assembly for locking the lifting mechanism is fixedly connected to the lower side of the fixing plate; The locking assembly includes a fixing shell connected to the bottom of the fixing plate, a strip hole is opened on the side of the fixing shell, a locking paddle is rotatably installed inside the fixing shell, the locking paddle movably passes through the strip hole, and a plurality of spaced-apart protrusions are arranged on the side of the second rectangular tube. When the second rectangular tube rotates, it is stuck at the protrusions to lock the first rectangular tube with the second rectangular tube to prevent the lifting mechanism from being unstable during transportation.

[0014] Preferably, a wedge block is provided on the side of the locking paddle, the lower end of the pressure rod is fixedly connected to a second spring, the other end of the second spring is fixedly connected to a conical block arranged in a cone shape, and the inclined surface of the conical block matches the inclined surface of the wedge block.

[0015] Preferably, an electromagnet is installed on the opposite side of the fixed shell to the strip-shaped hole, and the electromagnet is used to control the swing of the locking paddle.

[0016] Compared with the existing technology, the advantages of the tank container conveying device are: 1. The tank container body conveying device of the present invention realizes double safety protection through the locking mechanism and the locking assembly. The combination of the arc-shaped pressure plate, the guide rod and the pressure rod in the locking mechanism ensures that the tank container body is firmly fixed on the saddle; and the clamping design of the locking paddle and the protrusion in the locking assembly further locks the position of the lifting mechanism. The double locking mechanism significantly improves the safety and stability during transportation, effectively prevents the tank container body from shaking or tilting during transportation, and greatly reduces the risk of safety accidents.

[0017] 2. During the unloading process of the present invention, the controller first activates the electromagnet to overcome the elastic force of the second spring and automatically releases the lock of the locking assembly; then the oil cylinder is controlled to achieve a smooth descent, which not only greatly improves the operating efficiency and reduces the need for manual intervention, but also ensures the stability and safety of the unloading process through precise control. The tank body is safely and reliably transported from the front to the back station through the automatic lifting transport vehicle, which reduces the labor of the operators during the operation and improves the operating efficiency and product quality of the tank transportation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the mobile lifting vehicle of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the mobile lifting vehicle of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 4 It is a side structural schematic diagram of the mobile lifting vehicle in the present invention.

[0022] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the upper platform in the present invention.

[0023] Figure 6 The present invention Figure 5 Enlarged structural diagram at A in the middle.

[0024] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the lower platform in the present invention.

[0025] Figure 8 It is a structural schematic diagram of the lifting mechanism in the present invention.

[0026] Fig. 9 The present invention Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at B in the middle.

[0027] Fig.10 It is a structural schematic diagram of the locking assembly in the present invention.

[0028] Fig.11 It is a structural schematic diagram of the fixed shell in the present invention.

[0029] Fig.12 It is a structural schematic diagram of the locking paddle in the present invention.

[0030] In the figure: 100, ground rail; 200, mobile lifting vehicle; 210, upper platform; 211, channel steel; 212, rectangular steel; 213, saddle flip mechanism; 214, flip support A; 215, flip support B; 216, cylinder connecting support; 217, cylinder; 218, hinged seat; 219, connecting sleeve; 220, lower platform; 221, rectangular steel frame; 222, U-shaped steel a; 223, U-shaped steel b; 224, roller; 225, first mounting seat; 226, second mounting seat; 227, mounting sleeve; 228, avoidance groove; 300, saddle; 301, arc groove; 302, card slot; 400, tank body; 500 , lifting mechanism; 501, first rectangular tube; 502, second rectangular tube; 503, connecting shaft; 504, third rectangular tube; 505, oil cylinder connecting support; 506, oil cylinder; 600, locking mechanism; 601, arc-shaped embedding groove; 602, guide hole; 603, spring groove; 604, guide rod; 605, arc-shaped pressure plate; 606, pressure rod; 607, first spring; 608, fixing plate; 609, positioning hole; 610, block; 700, locking assembly; 701, fixing shell; 702, strip hole; 703, locking paddle; 704, bump; 705, wedge block; 706, second spring; 707, conical block; 708, electromagnet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments.

[0032] In the description of the present invention, it is necessary to understand that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. Example

[0033] In the tank container production industry, the transfer of tank container bodies from the production line to the final assembly line is a key link that directly affects production efficiency and product quality. In the existing technology, the tank bodies are mostly transported by crane. This method requires operators to pass the lifting rope through the tank body's support structure, and then the crane will lift the tank body and transfer it to the designated location.

[0034] However, the crane-lifting method has some significant disadvantages: the operator needs to work at high altitude, which poses a risk of falling. At the same time, the tank may swing during the lifting process, increasing the risk of collision and falling. Each lifting operation requires manual rope threading, fixing and untying, which takes a long time and affects production efficiency.

[0035] In order to solve the above problems, the present application provides a tank container conveying device, referring to Figure 1-Figure 4 , including: ground rail 100; The mobile lift 200 and the ground rail 100 are installed on the floor of the production workshop to provide a travel path for the mobile lift 200. The ground rail 100 can adopt a standard track to ensure the smooth movement of the mobile lift 200. The mobile lift 200 can be driven by a motor. The mobile lift 200 includes an upper platform 210 and a lower platform 220; The saddle 300 is arranged on the upper platform 210 of the mobile lifting vehicle 200 and is used to support the tank body 400. The saddle 300 is installed on the mobile lifting vehicle 200 and rotated to a predetermined angle when in use. The saddle 300 is provided with an arc groove 301 adapted to the tank body 400 to ensure that the tank body is placed firmly. The side of the saddle 300 is provided with a clamping groove 302; The lifting mechanism 500 is installed on the mobile lifting vehicle 200 and is used to drive the saddle 300 to lift and lower so that the tank container body 400 can be separated from the production line support, thereby avoiding the risks of the traditional lifting method. The lifting mechanism 500 is a scissor type and adopts a hydraulic or electric driving lifting method to ensure the stability and accuracy of the lifting process. In this embodiment, a hydraulic driving method is specifically adopted; The locking mechanism 600 is disposed on the saddle 300 and is used to lock the saddle 300 in a fixed position after the saddle 300 rotates to a predetermined angle, thereby ensuring the stability of the tank container body 400 during transportation and preventing accidental movement or tilting.

[0036] When in use, the mobile lifting vehicle 200 moves along the ground rail 100 to the bottom of the tank container body 400 to be transported, and the saddle 300 is rotated 90° from the upper platform 210 of the mobile lifting vehicle 200 through the saddle flipping mechanism 213, so that it is in the position required for jacking, so that the saddle 300 can be docked with the tank container body 400, and the lifting mechanism 500 drives the upper platform 210 and the saddle 300 to rise, and the arc groove 301 on the saddle 300 fits with the bottom of the tank container body 400, and continues to rise until the tank container body 400 is completely separated from the production line bracket. This process is smooth and safe, and avoids the shaking risk of traditional lifting methods. When the tank body 400 contacts the saddle 300, the locking mechanism 600 is randomly started to firmly lock the saddle 300 in the current position (vertically set) to ensure stability during transportation. Then the mobile lifting vehicle 200 transports the tank body 400 along the ground rail 100 to the rotating platform of the pre-online station of the general assembly line. After reaching the target position, the lifting mechanism 500 controls the upper platform 210 and the saddle 300 to descend, so that the tank body 400 falls smoothly on the tank body support seat on the rotating platform to ensure that the tank body is safely in place. After the tank body 400 is unloaded, the mobile lifting vehicle 200 retracts the saddle 300 to prepare for the next transportation task, which not only significantly improves the production efficiency of the tank body 400 and reduces safety risks, but also optimizes the production process, bringing significant economic and social benefits to the tank body 400 production enterprise. Example

[0037] This embodiment is implemented on the basis of the above embodiment, and further describes in detail the structure of the mobile lifting vehicle 200, especially the specific implementation of the saddle flip mechanism 213 and the lifting mechanism 500, referring to Figure 5-Figure 8 , wherein the mobile lifting vehicle 200 includes an upper platform 210 and a lower platform 220 connected by a lifting mechanism 500.

[0038] The upper platform 210 includes a channel steel 211 arranged in a mesh shape and a rectangular steel 212 connected to the inner wall of the channel steel 211, which enhances the structural strength of the upper platform 210; Two sets of saddle turning mechanisms 213 are symmetrically arranged on the rectangular steel 212; The saddle flipping mechanism 213 includes a flipping support A214 installed on the rectangular steel 212 and a flipping support B215 fixed on the saddle 300. The flipping support A214 and the flipping support B215 are connected by an axis, which ensures the balance of the saddle 300 during the flipping process and reduces shaking and instability. The channel steel 211 is also connected to a cylinder connecting support 216, and a cylinder 217 is rotatably connected to the cylinder connecting support 216. The saddle 300 is provided with an articulated seat 218 rotatably connected to the output end of the cylinder 217. The cylinder 217 is used to drive the flipping of the saddle 300. The setting of the cylinder 217 makes the flipping action of the saddle 300 more stable and controllable. By adjusting the telescopic speed and stroke of the cylinder 217, the flipping angle and speed of the saddle 300 can be accurately controlled to meet the needs of different types of tanks. A connecting sleeve 219 and a fixed shaft are also slidably provided on the side of the channel steel 211 .

[0039] The lower platform 220 includes a rectangular steel frame 221, and a U-shaped steel a222 and a U-shaped steel b223 are vertically arranged on the inner side of the rectangular steel frame 221, and the U-shaped steel a222 and the U-shaped steel b223 are vertically fixedly connected to each other. A roller 224 is installed below the rectangular steel frame 221, and the roller 224 is used to move the conveying device on the ground rail 100. The cross design of the U-shaped steel a222 and the U-shaped steel b223 enhances the torsion resistance of the lower platform 220, ensuring that it remains stable during movement and load-bearing. The design of the roller 224 enables the entire device to move smoothly on the ground rail 100; A first mounting seat 225 and a second mounting seat 226 are provided on the side of the U-shaped steel a222, and a mounting sleeve 227 is symmetrically slidably provided on the U-shaped steel b223. ​​The mounting sleeve 227, the first mounting seat 225 and the second mounting seat 226 are used to connect the lower platform 220 with the lifting mechanism 500.

[0040] The lifting mechanism 500 includes two first rectangular tubes 501 and a second rectangular tube 502 arranged in a cross-like manner. The first rectangular tube 501 and the second rectangular tube 502 are connected to each other via a connecting shaft 503. A third rectangular tube 504 is connected between the two first rectangular tubes 501. It also includes a cylinder connection support 505 installed on the connection shaft 503, and the cylinder connection support 505 is connected to the cylinder 506; One end of the first rectangular tube 501 is rotatably connected to the first mounting seat 225 through an axis, and one end of the second rectangular tube 502 is rotatably connected to the mounting sleeve 227 through an axis; The tail end of the oil cylinder 506 is connected to the second mounting seat 226 via a shaft; The other end of the first rectangular tube 501 is rotatably connected to the connecting sleeve 219 via an axis, and the other end of the second rectangular tube 502 is connected to the channel steel 211 via a fixed axis.

[0041] The lower surface of the rectangular steel 212 of the upper platform 210 protrudes from the lower surface of the channel steel 211, and an avoidance groove 228 is opened on the rectangular steel frame 221 of the lower platform 220, so that the rectangular steel 212 of the upper platform 210 falls into the avoidance groove 228 when moving downward, thereby achieving the fit between the upper and lower platforms, reducing the height of the mobile lifting vehicle 200, and preventing the empty vehicle from colliding with the bottom of the tank container body 400 when traveling.

[0042] When in use, when the oil cylinder 506 is extended, it pushes the first rectangular tube 501 and the second rectangular tube 502 to move relative to each other, so that the cross structure is unfolded, thereby realizing the rise of the upper platform 210; when the oil cylinder 506 is retracted, it realizes the descent; The lower surface of the rectangular steel 212 of the upper platform 210 protrudes from the lower surface of the channel steel 211, and the rectangular steel frame 221 of the lower platform 220 is provided with an avoidance groove 228. When not in use, the upper platform 210 can be more deeply embedded in the lower platform 220, reducing the minimum height of the device. The tighter fit between the upper and lower platforms increases the overall stability and reduces the risk of collision with the bottom of the tank container body 400 when the empty vehicle is traveling.

[0043] The flipping process of the saddle 300: the operating cylinder 217 drives the saddle 300 to rotate around the connecting axis of the flip support A214 and the flip support B215 to achieve a 90-degree flip. By controlling the extension and retraction of the oil cylinder 506, the upper platform 210 is lifted and lowered, and the saddle 300 is adjusted to a suitable height. Then, the tank container body 400 is safely placed on the saddle 300. During this process, the locking mechanism 600 is synchronously started to ensure the stability of the tank container body 400 during transportation. The tank container body 400 is transported to the target position along the ground rail 100 through the roller 224. Example

[0044] In order to keep the saddle 300 in a stable posture, this embodiment is based on the above embodiment, focusing on the design and working principle of the locking mechanism 600, aiming to ensure the stability and safety of the tank body 400 during transportation. Figure 5 and Figure 6The locking mechanism 600 includes an arc-shaped embedded groove 601 provided on the saddle 300 and matching the arc-shaped groove 301, a guide hole 602 is connected to the arc-shaped embedded groove 601, and a spring groove 603 is connected to the arc-shaped embedded groove 601 at the guide hole 602. A guide rod 604 is slidably connected in the guide hole 602, and one end of the guide rod 604 is connected to an arc-shaped pressure plate 605 matching the arc-shaped embedded groove 601 to ensure uniform distribution of pressure. The design of the guide rod 604 ensures the vertical movement of the arc-shaped pressure plate 605 to avoid tilting and jamming. The other end of the guide rod 604 is connected to a pressure rod 606 through a connecting rod. A first spring 607 is sleeved on the guide rod 604, and one end of the first spring 607 abuts against the lower surface of the arc-shaped pressure plate 605, and the other end of the first spring 607 abuts against the inner bottom of the spring groove 603; A fixing plate 608 is connected between the two rectangular steels 212. A positioning hole 609 matching the pressure rod 606 is provided on the fixing plate 608. The positioning hole 609 is arranged in a funnel shape. The funnel-shaped design of the positioning hole 609 not only increases the fault tolerance rate; When the tank body 400 is placed on the arc-shaped pressing plate 605, the arc-shaped pressing plate 605 is squeezed and moved downward, and the arc-shaped pressing plate 605 is embedded in the arc-shaped embedding groove 601, and at the same time drives the guide rod 604 and the pressing rod 606 to move, so that the pressing rod 606 is inserted into the positioning hole 609, so as to realize the positioning and locking of the saddle 300; A clamping block 610 matching the clamping slot 302 is also fixedly connected to the channel steel 211 , so that after the saddle 300 is turned over, it abuts against the clamping block 610 , ensuring that the saddle 300 is vertically arranged at 90°.

[0045] In the initial state, when there is no load, the first spring 607 is in a natural state, the arc-shaped pressing plate 605 is located at the top of the arc-shaped embedding groove 601, and the pressing rod 606 is not inserted into the positioning hole 609; When the tank body 400 is placed on the saddle 300, its weight is pressed on the arc-shaped pressing plate 605. In this process: the arc-shaped pressing plate 605 is pressed down by the weight of the tank body 400 and gradually embedded in the arc-shaped embedded groove 601. The downward movement of the arc-shaped pressing plate 605 drives the guide rod 604 to slide downward. The guide rod 604 drives the pressure rod 606 to move toward the fixed plate 608 through the connecting rod. The first spring 607 is compressed to store elastic potential energy. When the pressure is large enough, the arc-shaped pressing plate 605 is completely embedded in the arc-shaped embedded groove 601 and forms a tight fit with the bottom of the tank body 400. The pressure rod 606 Insert the positioning hole 609 to lock the saddle 300, and insert the pressure rod 606 into the positioning hole 609 to prevent the saddle 300 from shaking or flipping significantly, thereby improving the stability of the saddle 300. When the tank container body 400 needs to be unloaded, as the tank container body 400 is removed, the arc pressure plate 605 moves upward under the action of the first spring 607, and the pressure rod 606 withdraws from the positioning hole 609, releasing the locking state, and the system returns to the initial state to prepare for the next loading and transportation. Example

[0046] In order to further improve the stability of the conveying device, the lifting mechanism 500 needs to be locked. Figure 9-12 , a locking assembly 700 for locking the lifting mechanism 500 is fixedly connected to the lower side of the fixing plate 608; The locking assembly 700 includes a fixed shell 701 connected to the bottom of the fixed plate 608, and a strip hole 702 is opened on the side of the fixed shell 701. A locking paddle 703 is rotatably installed inside the fixed shell 701, and the locking paddle 703 can move through the strip hole 702. A plurality of spaced protrusions 704 are arranged on the side of the second rectangular tube 502. When the second rectangular tube 502 rotates, it is stuck at the protrusion 704 to lock the first rectangular tube 501 and the second rectangular tube 502 to prevent the lifting mechanism 500 from being unstable during transportation.

[0047] A wedge block 705 is provided on the side of the locking paddle 703 , a second spring 706 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the pressure rod 606 , and a conical block 707 arranged in a cone shape is fixedly connected to the other end of the second spring 706 , and the inclined surface of the conical block 707 matches the inclined surface of the wedge block 705 .

[0048] An electromagnet 708 is installed on the opposite side of the fixed shell 701 to the strip hole 702. When the tank container body 400 is transported, the lifting mechanism 500 needs to be lowered and reset. The electromagnet 708 is connected to the controller of the oil cylinder 506. When the controller is pressed to reset the oil cylinder 506, the controller first controls the electromagnet 708 to attract the locking paddle 703 away from one end of the protrusion 704. A magnetic block is provided at one end of the locking paddle 703 away from the protrusion 704. The suction force of the electromagnet 708 overcomes the elastic force of the second spring 706, so that the locking paddle 703 moves out of the protrusion 704 and the lock is released.

[0049] Working process of the locking assembly 700: This process is closely related to the operation of the locking mechanism 600 of the third embodiment described above; When not in operation, the arc pressure plate 605 is not pressed down, the pressure rod 606 is not inserted into the positioning hole 609, the locking paddle 703 and the protrusion 704 are not stuck, the second spring 706 is in a natural state, the tank body 400 is placed on the saddle 300, the arc pressure plate 605 is pressed down, the pressure rod 606 starts to move downward, the pressure rod 606 is completely inserted into the positioning hole 609, and the saddle 300 is locked. At the same time, the downward movement of the pressure rod 606 drives the second spring 706 and the conical block 707 to move downward, and the inclined position of the conical block 707 The surface contacts the wedge block 705, generating a horizontal thrust, and the locking paddle 703 swings and engages with the nearest protrusion 704, so that the locking paddle 703 is stuck at the protrusion 704, and the second spring 706 remains in a compressed state to ensure continuous contact between the locking paddle 703 and the protrusion 704. When the lifting mechanism 500 rises to a predetermined height, the locking paddle 703 automatically engages with the nearest protrusion 704 under the action of the second spring 706. This self-locking design ensures that the locked state will not be accidentally released even under vibration conditions.

[0050] When it is necessary to unload the tank container body 400, the upper platform 210 needs to be moved downward. At this time, a signal needs to be sent through the controller to activate the electromagnet 708. The electromagnet 708 generates suction to overcome the elastic force of the second spring 706, and the locking paddle 703 disengages from the protrusion 704, releasing the lock on the lifting mechanism 500. Then the controller controls the oil cylinder 506 to slowly contract, driving the lifting mechanism 500 to descend. In the early stage of descent, the saddle 300 continues to maintain its angle. After the tank container body 400 is disengaged from the arc pressure plate 605, the arc pressure plate 605 slowly rises, and the pressure rod 606 withdraws from the positioning hole 609, and the saddle 300 is driven to flip through the cylinder 217 and return to the initial position to prepare for the next transportation. The locking mechanism 600 and the locking assembly 700 not only play their respective roles, but also form a coordinated work as a whole, which greatly improves the safety, efficiency and reliability of tank transportation.

[0051] It is further explained that the above-mentioned fixed connection should be understood in a broad sense unless otherwise clearly specified and limited. For example, it can be welding, gluing, or one-piece molding, etc., which are conventional means well known to those skilled in the art.

[0052] The above description is only a preferred specific implementation manner of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can make equivalent replacements or changes according to the technical scheme and inventive concept of the present invention within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, which should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A tank container conveying device, characterized in that: include: Ground Track (100); A mobile lifting vehicle (200) is arranged on the ground rail (100) and moves along the ground rail (100); A saddle (300) is disposed on the mobile lifting vehicle (200) and is used to support the tank body (400). The saddle (300) is installed on the mobile lifting vehicle (200) and rotates to a predetermined angle when in use. The saddle (300) is provided with an arc groove (301) adapted to the tank body (400), and a clamping groove (302) is provided on a side surface of the saddle (300); A lifting mechanism (500) is installed on the mobile lifting vehicle (200) and is used to drive the saddle (300) to move up and down so that the tank container body (400) is detached from the production line support; The locking mechanism (600) is arranged on the saddle (300) and is used to lock the saddle (300) in a fixed position after the saddle (300) is rotated to a predetermined angle, thereby ensuring the stability of the tank container body (400) during transportation.

2. The tank container body conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mobile lifting vehicle (200) comprises an upper platform (210) and a lower platform (220) connected via a lifting mechanism (500).

3. The tank container body conveying device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper platform (210) comprises a channel steel (211) arranged in a U-shaped shape and a rectangular steel (212) connected to the inner side wall of the channel steel (211); Two sets of saddle flipping mechanisms (213) are symmetrically arranged on the rectangular steel (212); The saddle flipping mechanism (213) comprises a flipping support A (214) mounted on the rectangular steel (212) and a flipping support B (215) fixed on the saddle (300); the flipping support A (214) and the flipping support B (215) are connected via a shaft; a cylinder connecting support (216) is also connected to the channel steel (211); a cylinder (217) is rotatably connected to the cylinder connecting support (216); a hinged seat (218) rotatably connected to an output end of the cylinder (217) is provided on the saddle (300); and the cylinder (217) is used to drive the saddle (300) to flip; A connecting shaft sleeve (219) is also slidably provided on the side surface of the channel steel (211) and is fixedly connected to a fixed shaft.

4. The tank container body conveying device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lower platform (220) comprises a rectangular steel frame (221), a U-shaped steel a (222) and a U-shaped steel b (223) are vertically arranged on the inner side of the rectangular steel frame (221), and the U-shaped steel a (222) and the U-shaped steel b (223) are vertically fixedly connected to each other, and a roller (224) is installed below the rectangular steel frame (221), and the roller (224) is used to move the conveying device on the ground rail (100); A first mounting seat (225) and a second mounting seat (226) are provided on the side of the U-shaped steel a (222), and a mounting sleeve (227) is symmetrically slidably provided on the U-shaped steel b (223), wherein the mounting sleeve (227), the first mounting seat (225) and the second mounting seat (226) are used to connect the lower platform (220) with the lifting mechanism (500).

5. The tank container body conveying device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism (500) comprises two first rectangular tubes (501) and a second rectangular tube (502) arranged in a cross-like manner, the first rectangular tube (501) and the second rectangular tube (502) being connected to each other via a connecting shaft (503), and a third rectangular tube (504) being connected between the two first rectangular tubes (501); It also includes an oil cylinder connection support (505) mounted on the connection shaft (503), and an oil cylinder (506) is connected to the oil cylinder connection support (505); One end of the first rectangular tube (501) is rotatably connected to the first mounting seat (225) via an axis, and one end of the second rectangular tube (502) is rotatably connected to the mounting sleeve (227) via an axis; The tail end of the oil cylinder (506) is connected to the second mounting seat (226) via a shaft; The other end of the first rectangular tube (501) is rotatably connected to the connecting shaft sleeve (219) via an axis, and the other end of the second rectangular tube (502) is connected to the channel steel (211) via a fixed axis.

6. The tank container body conveying device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lower surface of the rectangular steel (212) of the upper platform (210) protrudes from the lower surface of the channel steel (211), and an avoidance groove (228) is provided on the rectangular steel frame (221) of the lower platform (220), so that the rectangular steel (212) of the upper platform (210) falls into the avoidance groove (228) when moving downward, thereby achieving the fit between the upper and lower platforms, reducing the height of the mobile lifting vehicle (200), and preventing the empty vehicle from colliding with the bottom of the tank container body (400) when traveling.

7. The tank container body conveying device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The locking mechanism (600) comprises an arc-shaped embedding groove (601) provided on the saddle (300) and matching with the arc-shaped groove (301); a guide hole (602) is provided in communication with the arc-shaped embedding groove (601); a spring groove (603) is provided in communication with the guide hole (602) on the arc-shaped embedding groove (601); a guide rod (604) is slidably connected in the guide hole (602); one end of the guide rod (604) is connected with an arc-shaped pressure plate (605) matching with the arc-shaped embedding groove (601); the other end of the guide rod (604) is connected with a pressure rod (606) via a connecting rod; a first spring (607) is sleeved on the guide rod (604); one end of the first spring (607) abuts against the lower surface of the arc-shaped pressure plate (605); and the other end of the first spring (607) abuts against the inner bottom of the spring groove (603); A fixing plate (608) is connected between the two rectangular steels (212), and a positioning hole (609) matching the pressure rod (606) is provided on the fixing plate (608), and the positioning hole (609) is arranged in a funnel shape; When the tank body (400) is placed on the arc-shaped pressing plate (605), the arc-shaped pressing plate (605) is squeezed and moved downward, and the arc-shaped pressing plate (605) is embedded in the arc-shaped embedding groove (601), and at the same time drives the guide rod (604) and the pressing rod (606) to move, so that the pressing rod (606) is inserted into the positioning hole (609), thereby realizing the positioning and locking of the saddle (300); A clamping block (610) matching the clamping slot (302) is also fixedly connected to the channel steel (211) so as to ensure that the saddle (300) is set at 90° after being turned over.

8. The tank container body conveying device according to claim 7, characterized in that: A locking assembly (700) for locking the lifting mechanism (500) is fixedly connected to the lower side of the fixing plate (608); The locking assembly (700) comprises a fixing shell (701) connected below the fixing plate (608); a strip-shaped hole (702) is provided on a side of the fixing shell (701); a locking paddle (703) is rotatably mounted inside the fixing shell (701); the locking paddle (703) movably passes through the strip-shaped hole (702); a plurality of spaced-apart protrusions (704) are provided on a side of the second rectangular tube (502); when the second rectangular tube (502) rotates, it is stuck at the protrusions (704) to lock the first rectangular tube (501) with the second rectangular tube (502), thereby preventing the lifting mechanism (500) from being unstable during transportation.

9. The tank container body conveying device according to claim 8, characterized in that: A wedge block (705) is provided on the side of the locking paddle (703), a second spring (706) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the pressure rod (606), and a conical block (707) arranged in a conical shape is fixedly connected to the other end of the second spring (706), and the inclined surface of the conical block (707) matches the inclined surface of the wedge block (705).

10. The tank container body conveying device according to claim 9, characterized in that: An electromagnet (708) is installed on the opposite side of the fixed shell (701) to the strip-shaped hole (702), and the electromagnet (708) is used to control the swing of the locking paddle (703).

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