Carrying device for transferring gas cylinders

By designing an automatic handling device for gas cylinders, including clamping, moving, buffering and processing modules, the dangerous problems of manual handling of gas cylinders are solved, and automatic grading and safe handling of gas cylinders are realized.

CN120156893AInactive Publication Date: 2025-06-17YANCHENG HONGTAI GAS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202510332355.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-20
Publication Date
2025-06-17
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Technical Problem

The existing technology cannot automatically carry gas cylinders, and manual handling poses certain risks.

Method used

A handling device including a clamping module, a moving module, a buffering module and a processing module is designed. The clamping module is used to clamp and adjust the attitude of the gas cylinder, the mobile module is used to automatically transport the gas cylinder to a predetermined position, the buffering module buffers the gas cylinder during the handling process, and the processing module classifies the gas cylinder based on preset rules, and plans the moving path and buffer mode.

Benefits of technology

Automatic grading and handling of gas cylinders is realized without manual operation, improving safety and production efficiency.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of carrying equipment, in particular to a carrying device for transferring gas cylinders. The clamping module is used for clamping the gas cylinder and adjusting the posture of the gas cylinder; the moving module is used for carrying the gas cylinder to a preset position; the buffering module is used for buffering the gas cylinders in the carrying process; the processing module is used for grading the gas cylinders on the basis of a preset rule, planning a moving path of the moving module on the basis of a grading result and adjusting a buffering mode of the buffering module; the processing module comprises an acquisition unit used for acquiring gas cylinder information and environment information; the control unit is used for processing the gas cylinder information and outputting a first control instruction; the control unit is further used for processing the gas cylinder information and outputting a second control instruction; the gas cylinder grading device can automatically grade the gas cylinders and convey the gas cylinders to preset positions according to grading results, manual carrying is not needed, and safety is achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of handling equipment, and particularly to a handling device for transferring gas cylinders. Background Art

[0002] Gas cylinders are used to store gases or gas mixtures such as nitrogen, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, helium, neon, etc. The cylinder body of the gas cylinder is integrally forged or stamped without welds, so it has high structural strength and can withstand high pressures. The shape of the gas cylinder is usually cylindrical, and this shape of gas cylinder is convenient for upright placement and transportation, and is widely used in industrial and medical fields; currently, the handling of gas cylinders mainly relies on manual labor, but manual handling of gas cylinders has certain risks.

[0003] The invention with the application number 201511017653.1 discloses an operating device for mobile high-pressure gas cylinder detection and flipping. The operating device includes: an active frame (1) and a passive frame (13), both of which are L-shaped, provided with two brackets (A) and a bottom frame (B); a connecting shaft (14) that connects the brackets of the active frame (1) and the passive frame (13) to each other; the brackets are provided with connecting bearings (22, 20), and connecting bearing sleeves (23, 21) are sleeved outside the connecting bearings, and the connecting shaft is assembled in the connecting bearings; the bottom frame (B) is provided with small rollers (5, 8) and large rollers (6, 7), the small rollers (5) and the small rollers (8) are located inside the operating device, and the large rollers (6, 7) are located outside the operating device. The above invention can realize the manual movement and fixation of the gas cylinder on the active and passive frames, and can make the gas cylinder flip up and down, with wide applicability, simple and safe operation, and no need for other auxiliary tools, greatly improving the production efficiency and safety.

[0004] However, this patent cannot automatically handle gas cylinders, and manual handling has certain risks.

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new technical solution to overcome the above defects. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a handling device for transferring gas cylinders that can effectively solve the above technical problems.

[0007] To achieve the purpose of the present invention, the following technical solutions are adopted: A handling device for transporting gas cylinders, comprising: a clamping module: clamping the gas cylinder and adjusting the posture of the gas cylinder; a moving module: transporting the gas cylinder to a predetermined position; a buffering module: buffering the gas cylinder during transportation; a processing module: classifying the gas cylinder based on a preset rule, planning the moving path of the moving module based on the classification result, and adjusting the buffering mode of the buffering module; the processing module includes: a collecting unit, configured to collect gas cylinder information and environmental information; a control unit, configured to process the gas cylinder information and output a first control instruction; the control unit is further configured to process the gas cylinder information and output a second control instruction.

[0008] Further, the moving module includes: a moving unit, a storage unit for storing a site map, a positioning unit for obtaining the current position, a navigation unit for path calculation, and a communication unit for communication; during the movement of the moving unit, the control unit obtains the current position data of the walking module from the positioning unit in real time and forms position data in combination with the site map information; the position data is sent to the server through the communication unit, and the server calculates and outputs a third control instruction based on the received data; the third control instruction includes: continue to pass, detour or pause; the server feeds back the third control instruction to the control unit, and the control unit controls the moving unit to perform passing, detouring or pausing operations according to the third control instruction.

[0009] Further, the first control instruction includes: adjusting the clamping posture of the clamping module and clamping the gas cylinder; the clamping postures include: horizontal clamping posture, vertical clamping posture; the second control instruction includes: planning the moving path of the moving module and sending the gas cylinder to the inflation area or the placement area; the gas cylinder information includes: gas cylinder posture, gas cylinder identification, gas cylinder weight; the environmental information includes: road signs and obstacles on the moving path.

[0010] Further, the clamping module is arranged on the front side of the moving module, and a support platform is arranged on the front side of the clamping module; a weighing device for weighing the gas cylinder is arranged on the top of the support platform; the collecting unit collects the gas cylinder weight through the weighing device, collects the gas cylinder posture and gas cylinder identification through an industrial camera, and collects environmental information through the cooperation of the industrial camera and a lidar.

[0011] Further, the buffer module includes: a driving motor disposed at the bottom of the support platform; a driving member is connected to the output end of the driving motor in a transmission manner; the driving member is connected to a driven member in a transmission manner; the driven member is coaxially connected to a rotating shaft; the other end of the rotating shaft penetrates through the bottom of the support platform and extends out from the top of the support platform; a guiding block is coaxially connected to one side of the rotating shaft at the bottom of the support platform; a rotating block is coaxially connected to one end of the rotating shaft at the top of the support platform; a piston rod is hinged to the rotating block; a piston is hinged to the piston rod; the piston is slidably connected to a piston tube; the piston tube is communicated with a bladder.

[0012] Further, a guiding groove is formed on the outer wall of the guiding block; The guiding groove is slidably connected with a sliding rod; the sliding rod penetrates through the support platform and is slidably connected with the support platform; the top of the sliding rod abuts against an auxiliary clamping member; the auxiliary clamping member includes: a bracket disposed at the top of the support platform; a support rod mounted on the bracket; a telescopic rod slidably mounted on the support rod; a clamping block mounted on the other end of the telescopic rod; an inclined block mounted at the bottom of the telescopic rod.

[0013] Further, the weighing device is cylindrical, and the top of the weighing device has a downwardly concave groove; an annular ring is further disposed outside the bladder, and a bladder limiting gap is formed between the annular ring and the weighing device; the annular ring is frictionally connected with the rotating block, and the annular ring is threadedly connected with the support platform.

[0014] Further, it further includes: a detector for detecting gas leakage, and an alarm for alarming after detecting gas leakage.

[0015] Further, the clamping module includes: a clamping jaw that adjusts the clamping posture based on the recognition result of the acquisition unit and clamps the gas cylinder; a driving unit that adjusts the height and clamping angle of the clamping jaw; the driving unit includes: a lifting assembly that drives the clamping jaw to lift, and a rotating assembly that drives the clamping jaw to rotate; the lifting assembly includes: a slide rail installed vertically on the top of the chassis, a slider slidably installed on the slide rail, and a power source that drives the slider to lift; the rotating assembly includes: a mounting seat fixedly connected to the slider; a first motor installed on the mounting seat; a connecting member connected to the output end of the first motor; the connecting member is rotatably connected to the mounting seat; the other end of the connecting member is connected to the clamping jaw.

[0016] Further, a control box is installed on one side of the moving module, and a multifunctional button is provided on the control box.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: The present invention can automatically classify gas cylinders and transport the gas cylinders to a predetermined position according to the classification results, without manual handling, which is relatively safe. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention, and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present invention, they are used to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation to the present invention.

[0019] Figure 1 Schematic structural diagram of a handling device for transporting gas cylinders according to the present invention; Figure 2 Axonometric schematic diagram of a handling device for transporting gas cylinders according to the present invention; Figure 3 Schematic diagram of a handling device for transporting gas cylinders according to the present invention; Figure 4 Schematic structural diagram of a buffer module of a handling device for transporting gas cylinders according to the present invention; Figure 5 Schematic diagram of a buffer module of a handling device for transporting gas cylinders according to the present invention; Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the connection between a guide block and a sliding rod of a handling device for transporting gas cylinders according to the present invention; Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the principle of a handling device for transporting gas cylinders according to the present invention.

[0020] In the figure: 1, clamping module; 2, moving module; 3, buffer module; 11, jaw; 12, lifting assembly; 13, rotating assembly; 121, slide rail; 122, slider; 131, mounting seat; 132, first motor; 133, connecting piece; 41, acquisition unit; 42, control unit 42; 21, moving unit; 22, storage unit; 23, positioning unit; 24, navigation unit; 25, communication unit; 26, server; 5, support platform; 51, weighing device; 301, drive motor; 302, driving member; 303, driven member; 304, rotating shaft; 305, guide block; 306, rotating block; 307, piston rod; 308, bladder; 309, sliding rod; 310, auxiliary clamping member; 3101, bracket; 3102, support rod; 3103, telescopic rod; 3104, clamping block; 3105, inclined block; 3106, spring; 311, annular ring; 6, detector; 7, alarm; 8, multifunctional button. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Apparently, the described embodiments are partial embodiments of the present invention, rather than all embodiments.

[0022] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationships indicated by the terms "center", "transverse", "longitudinal", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "up", "down", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. are based on the orientation or positional relationships 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 should not be construed as limiting the protection scope of the present invention. When a component is referred to as being "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may also be an intermediate component. When a component is considered to be "connected" to another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intermediate component at the same time. When a component is considered to be "disposed on" another component, it can be directly disposed on the other component or there may be an intermediate component at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are only for the purpose of illustration.

[0023] As Figures 1 to 7 shown, a handling device for transporting gas cylinders according to the present invention includes: a clamping module 1: for clamping the gas cylinder and adjusting the posture of the gas cylinder. Usually, there are two postures for the gas cylinder, namely, lying horizontally and standing vertically. Adjusting the posture of the gas cylinder includes: adjusting the horizontally lying gas cylinder to a vertically standing gas cylinder.

[0024] A moving module 2: for transporting the gas cylinder to a predetermined position. For example, when the gas cylinder is an empty cylinder, it transports the gas cylinder to the inflation area; when the gas cylinder is in a full state, it transports the gas cylinder to the placement area, including: a stacking area and a loading area.

[0025] A buffer module 3: for buffering the gas cylinder during transportation.

[0026] A processing module: grading the gas cylinders based on preset rules, planning the moving path of the moving module 2 based on the grading results, and adjusting the buffering mode of the buffer module 3; the buffering mode includes: when the gas cylinder is in a full state, adopting a multiple buffering method; when the gas cylinder is in an empty state, only clamping the empty cylinder.

[0027] The clamping module 1 includes: a jaw 11, which adjusts the clamping posture based on the recognition result of the acquisition unit 41 and clamps the gas cylinder; a driving unit, which adjusts the height and clamping angle of the jaw 11; the driving unit includes: a lifting component 12 that drives the jaw 11 to move up and down, and a rotating component 13 that drives the jaw 11 to rotate.

[0028] The lifting assembly 12 includes: a slide rail 121 vertically installed on the top of the chassis, a slider 122 slidably installed on the slide rail 121, and a power source for driving the slider 122 to lift. The power source is preferably a motor. Among them, the slider 122 can be driven to lift by driving a gear chain, or the slider 122 can be driven to lift by a hoist tightening or loosening a steel wire rope.

[0029] The rotating assembly 13 includes: a mounting seat 131 fixedly connected to the slider 122; a first motor 132 installed on the mounting seat 131; a connecting member 133 connected to the output end of the first motor 132; the connecting member 133 is rotatably connected to the mounting seat 131; the other end of the connecting member 133 is connected to the jaw 11.

[0030] The processing module includes: a collection unit 41 for collecting cylinder information and environmental information; the collection unit 41 collects the weight of the cylinder through a weighing device 51, collects the posture and identification of the cylinder through an industrial camera, and collects environmental information through the cooperation of the industrial camera and a lidar.

[0031] The cylinder information includes: the posture of the cylinder, the identification of the cylinder, and the weight of the cylinder. The postures of the cylinder include: lying horizontally and standing vertically; the cylinder identification is the color sprayed on the surface of the cylinder, the text sprayed on the surface of the cylinder, or the expression pasted on the surface of the cylinder.

[0032] Identifying the color or text of the cylinder can be set according to actual needs. In some factories, different types of cylinders containing different gases are distinguished by marking different cylinder colors; in some other factories, words are sprayed on the cylinder body to distinguish cylinders containing different types of gases; it is also possible to distinguish by combining the cylinder color and the text printed on the cylinder body.

[0033] The environmental information includes: road signs and obstacles on the moving path; among them, the road signs are used to provide fixed path guidance, indicating specific traveling directions or areas that need attention.

[0034] The control unit 42 is used to process the posture of the cylinder and output a first control instruction; the control unit 42 is also used to process the cylinder identification and the weight of the cylinder and output a second control instruction; the first control instruction includes: adjusting the clamping posture of the jaw 11 and clamping the cylinder; the clamping postures include: horizontal clamping posture and vertical clamping posture; for example, when the cylinder is lying horizontally, the cylinder is clamped in a vertical clamping posture; when the cylinder is standing vertically, the cylinder is clamped in a horizontal clamping posture; the second control instruction includes: planning the moving path of the moving module 2 and sending the cylinder to the inflation area or the placement area.

[0035] Preferably, the mobile module 2 includes: a mobile unit 21, a storage unit 22 for storing a site map, a positioning unit 23 for obtaining a current position, a navigation unit 24 for path calculation, and a communication unit 25 for communication; the storage unit 22 internally stores map data of the site, including: path planning nodes, obstacle locations, and loading and unloading points.

[0036] During the movement of the mobile unit 21, the control unit 42 obtains the current position data of the walking module from the positioning unit 23 in real time, and forms the position data in combination with the site map information in the storage unit; for example: the control unit 42 calls the positioning unit 23 to obtain the current position (such as coordinates (X, Y)) and orientation information (such as angle θ) of the mobile unit 21 in real time; the positioning unit 23 uses an industrial camera in conjunction with a laser radar to achieve positioning.

[0037] The location data is sent to the server 26 through the communication unit 25. The server 26 calculates and outputs a third control instruction based on the received data. The algorithm for planning the path of the server 26 can be selected from: A* algorithm, Dijkstra algorithm or dynamic path adjustment algorithm, etc.; the third control instruction includes: continue to pass, detour or pause driving; the server 26 feeds back the third control instruction to the control unit 42, and the control unit 42 controls the mobile unit 21 to perform passing, detour or pause movement operations according to the third control instruction.

[0038] Preferably, the clamping module 1 is arranged on one side of the forward direction of the moving module 2, and a supporting platform 5 is arranged at a position near the bottom of the front side of the clamping module 1, and the supporting platform 5 is used to play a supporting role; a weighing device 51 for weighing the gas cylinder is arranged on the top of the supporting platform 5, and the weighing device 51 is used to weigh the gas cylinder to determine whether the gas cylinder is empty or full; for example, when the gas cylinder is 50 liters, the weight difference between the empty bottle and the full bottle of the nitrogen cylinder is about 12 kilograms; the weight difference between the empty bottle and the full bottle of the carbon dioxide cylinder is about 19.8 kilograms; the weight difference between the empty bottle and the full bottle of the hydrogen cylinder is about 0.9 kilograms; when the identification result is a nitrogen cylinder, it can be judged whether the nitrogen cylinder is empty or full according to the weighing result.

[0039] Preferably, the buffer module 3 includes: a driving motor 301, which is fixedly mounted at the bottom of the supporting platform 5; the output end of the driving motor 301 is transmission-connected with an active member 302; the active member 302 is transmission-connected with a driven member 303; the active member 302 can be optionally a double gear, a gear or a synchronous pulley, and the driven member 303 is a gear or a synchronous wheel adapted thereto; when gears are used, the active member 302 and the driven member 303 are connected by a chain transmission, and when synchronous pulleys are used, the active member 302 and the driven member 303 are connected by a synchronous belt transmission.

[0040] The follower 303 is coaxially connected with a rotating shaft 304, and two followers 303 and rotating shafts 304 are symmetrically arranged along the left - right moving direction of the moving module 2.

[0041] The other end of the rotating shaft 304 penetrates through the bottom of the support platform 5 and extends out from the top of the support platform 5. The rotating shaft 304 is slidably connected with the support platform 5; on one side of the rotating shaft 304 located at the bottom of the support platform 5, a guide block 305 is coaxially connected; at one end of the rotating shaft 304 located at the top of the support platform 5, a rotating block 306 is coaxially connected; the rotating block 306 is hinged with a piston rod 307; the piston rod 307 is hinged with a piston; the piston is slidably connected with a piston tube; the piston tube is communicated with a bladder 308; when the driving motor 301 drives the driving member 302 to rotate, the driving member 302 drives the follower 303 to rotate, the follower 303 drives the rotating shaft 304 to rotate, and then drives the rotating block 306 to rotate. The rotating block 306 drives the piston to approach the airbag, causing the airbag to expand, so as to lift the gas cylinder from the bottom and initially fix the bottom of the gas cylinder.

[0042] A guide groove is formed on the outer wall of the guide block 305; a sliding rod 309 is slidably connected to the guide groove, and is used to drive the sliding rod 309 to slide along the guide groove by the rotation of the guide block 305; the sliding rod 309 passes through the support platform 5 and is slidably connected with the support platform 5, so that when the guide block 305 rotates, the sliding rod 309 slides up and down along the support platform 5; the top of the sliding rod 309 is inclined; the top of the sliding rod 309 abuts against an auxiliary clamping member 310, and two groups of auxiliary clamping members 310 are symmetrically arranged corresponding to the guide block 305; the auxiliary clamping member 310 includes: a bracket 3101 arranged on the top of the support platform 5; a support rod 3102 installed on the bracket 3101; a telescopic rod 3103 slidably installed on the support rod 3102; a clamping block 3104 installed at the other end of the telescopic rod 3103; an inclined block 3105 installed at the bottom of the telescopic rod 3103, and the inclined block 3105 matches the top of the sliding rod 309; a spring 3106 is connected between the telescopic rod 3103 and the support rod 3102; when the rotating block 306 rotates, it also drives the guide block 305 to rotate, so that the sliding rod 309 abuts against the inclined block 3105, causing the telescopic rod 3103 to slide in the direction of approaching each other, and then the clamping block 3104 clamps the gas cylinder from both sides.

[0043] Preferably, the weighing device 51 is cylindrical, and the top of the weighing device 51 has a downward - concave groove, and the shape of the groove is arc - shaped for fitting with the bottom of the gas cylinder; the bladder 308 is annular; an annular ring 311 is further arranged outside the bladder 308, and a bladder 308 limiting gap is formed between the annular ring 311 and the weighing device 51. The limiting gap is used for circumferentially limiting the bladder 308; when the bladder 308 expands, it can expand upward.

[0044] Among them, the annular ring 311 is in frictional connection with the rotating block 306, and the annular ring 311 is in threaded connection with the support platform 5; an installation plate is provided at the bottom of the bladder 308, and the installation plate is connected to the annular ring 311. The installation plate is annular and matches the limit gap. When the rotating block 306 rotates, it drives the annular ring 311 to rotate, causing the annular ring 311 to drive the bladder 308 to rise, making the installation plate move upward, so that the bladder 308 slides upward, separating the gas cylinder from the weighing device 51.

[0045] Preferably, it further includes: a detector 6 for detecting gas leakage, and an alarm 7 for alarming after detecting gas leakage; a control box is installed on one side of the mobile module 2, and a multi-functional button 8 is provided on the control box for control through the multi-functional button 8.

[0046] As a supplement, the mobile unit 21 includes: a driving wheel powered by a motor, which drives the tire or wheel hub to rotate after being adjusted by a speed reducer, thereby pushing the trolley forward; a driven wheel mainly responsible for supporting the weight of the chassis and assisting in steering; a steering mechanism with a servo as the core, which converts the rotational motion of the servo into the steering action of the wheels by relying on the steering link; an encoder installed on the driving wheel or the motor shaft, which converts the wheel speed and rotation angle into electrical signals and feeds them back to the control system to accurately control the movement of the trolley; a chassis serving as the basic structure of the entire mobile module 2 to carry each component; a suspension system that reduces the vibration and bump of the trolley during driving through components such as springs 3106 and shock absorbers, ensuring stable driving under complex road conditions.

[0047] Taking the identification of the text sprayed on the surface of the gas cylinder as an example, the control unit 42 is also used to process the gas cylinder information and output a second control instruction including: identifying the text sprayed on the gas cylinder. Among them, when the gas cylinder is placed, the text may face the acquisition module or face away from the acquisition module; the gas cylinder is clamped onto the weighing module by the clamping module 1, and the clamping jaw 11 is released so that the clamping jaw 11 does not affect the weighing of the gas cylinder. Subsequently, the weighing device 51 weighs the gas cylinder; if the text on the surface of the gas cylinder is not recognized when the gas cylinder is on the weighing module, the driving motor 301 is started, and the driving motor 301 drives the rotating block 306 to rotate, thereby driving the annular ring 311 to rotate, causing the gas cylinder to rotate, so that the acquisition module can completely acquire the text sprayed on the surface of the gas cylinder, such as nitrogen; subsequently, the control unit 42 compares the weighing information with the preset weight in the database to determine whether it is an empty bottle or a full bottle, and then generates a second control instruction: transporting the gas cylinder to the inflation area or the placement area; if the gas cylinder is in a full bottle state, the driving motor 301 is continuously rotated to protect the gas cylinder by the buffer module 3.

[0048] The standard parts used in the present invention can all be purchased from the market. The special-shaped parts can be customized according to the descriptions in the specification and the drawings. The specific connection methods of each part all adopt conventional means such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the prior art. The machinery, parts, and equipment all adopt conventional models in the prior art. In addition, the circuit connection adopts the conventional connection method in the prior art, which will not be elaborated here. The content not described in detail in this specification belongs to the prior art well-known to those skilled in the art.

[0049] It should be understood that those of ordinary skill in the art can make improvements or transformations according to the above description, and all such improvements and transformations should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A transport device for transporting gas cylinders, characterized in that: include: Clamping module: clamps the gas cylinder and adjusts its posture; Mobile module: transport the gas cylinder to the predetermined location; Buffer module: buffers the gas cylinders during transportation; Processing module: classifies the gas cylinders based on preset rules, plans the moving path of the moving module based on the classification results, and adjusts the buffer mode of the buffer module; The processing module includes: a collection unit for collecting gas cylinder information and environmental information; a control unit for processing the gas cylinder information and outputting a first control instruction; The control unit is further used to process the gas cylinder information and output a second control instruction.

2. A transport device for transporting gas cylinders as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The mobile module includes: a mobile unit, a storage unit for storing a site map, a positioning unit for obtaining a current position, a navigation unit for path calculation, and a communication unit for communication; During the movement of the mobile unit, the control unit acquires the current position data of the walking module from the positioning unit in real time, and forms the position data in combination with the site map information; The location data is sent to the server through the communication unit, and the server calculates and outputs a third control instruction based on the received data; the third control instruction includes: continue passing, detour or pause; The server feeds back the third control instruction to the control unit, and the control unit controls the mobile unit to perform a passing, detouring or pausing operation according to the third control instruction.

3. A transport device for transporting gas cylinders as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The first control instruction includes: adjusting the clamping posture of the clamping module and clamping the gas cylinder; the clamping posture includes: horizontal clamping posture and vertical clamping posture; The second control instruction includes: planning a moving path of the mobile module to deliver the gas cylinder to the inflation area or the placement area; The gas cylinder information includes: gas cylinder posture, gas cylinder identification, and gas cylinder weight; The environmental information includes: road signs and obstacles on the moving path.

4. A transport device for transporting gas cylinders as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The clamping module is arranged at the front side of the moving module, and a supporting platform is arranged at the front side of the clamping module; A weighing device for weighing the gas cylinder is arranged on the top of the supporting platform; The collection unit collects the weight of the gas cylinder through the weighing device, collects the posture and identification of the gas cylinder through the industrial camera, and collects environmental information through the industrial camera in conjunction with the laser radar.

5. A transport device for transporting gas cylinders as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The buffer module comprises: A driving motor is arranged at the bottom of the supporting platform; The output end of the driving motor is transmission-connected with an active component; The active member is transmission-connected with a driven member; The driven member is coaxially connected with a rotating shaft; The other end of the rotating shaft penetrates through the bottom of the supporting platform and extends out from the top of the supporting platform; The rotating shaft is coaxially connected to a guide block on one side of the bottom of the supporting platform; One end of the rotating shaft located at the top of the supporting platform is coaxially connected with a rotating block; The rotating block is hinged with a piston rod; The piston rod is hinged with a piston; The piston is slidably connected to a piston tube; The piston tube is connected with a capsule.

6. A transport device for transporting gas cylinders as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: The outer wall of the guide block is provided with a guide groove; The guide groove is slidably connected with a sliding rod; The sliding rod passes through the supporting platform and is slidably connected to the supporting platform; The top of the sliding rod is abutted against an auxiliary clamping piece; The auxiliary clamping member includes: a bracket arranged on the top of the supporting platform; a support rod mounted on the bracket; a telescopic rod slidably mounted on the support rod; A clamping block installed at the other end of the telescopic rod; An inclined block is installed at the bottom of the telescopic rod.

7. A transport device for transporting gas cylinders as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that: The weighing device is cylindrical, and the top of the weighing device has a groove sunken downwards; An annular ring is also provided on the outside of the capsule, and a capsule limiting gap is formed between the annular ring and the weighing device; The annular ring is frictionally connected to the rotating block, and the annular ring is threadedly connected to the supporting platform.

8. A transport device for transporting gas cylinders as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that: Also includes: A detector for detecting a gas leak, and an alarm for sounding an alarm after a gas leak is detected.

9. A transport device for transporting gas cylinders as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping module includes: a clamping claw, which adjusts the clamping posture based on the recognition result of the acquisition unit and clamps the gas cylinder; a driving unit, which adjusts the height and clamping angle of the clamping claw; The driving unit comprises: a lifting component for driving the clamping jaw to lift and lower, and a rotating component for driving the clamping jaw to rotate; The lifting assembly includes: a slide rail installed on the top of the chassis in the vertical direction, a slider slidably installed on the slide rail, and a power source that drives the slider to rise and fall; the rotating assembly includes: a mounting base fixedly connected to the slider; a first motor installed on the mounting base; a connecting piece connected to the output end of the first motor; the connecting piece is rotatably connected to the mounting base; and the other end of the connecting piece is connected to the clamp.

10. A transport device for transporting gas cylinders as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that: A control box is installed on one side of the mobile module, and a multi-function button is arranged on the control box.

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