Vertical tank automatic warehousing system for mass concrete and construction method

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of water conservancy projects, in particular to an automatic warehousing system for a large-volume concrete vertical tank and a construction method. According to the system, a positioning module is used for collecting spatial position information, and data are transmitted to a control module through a communication module; the control module outputs a corresponding execution command to the unloading device according to a preset control algorithm; the unloading device controls the concrete in the vertical tank to enter a bin according to the execution command; and the early warning module releases an early warning signal according to the sensor data and a preset safety threshold. The problems of real-time positioning and automatic control of the vertical tank in the large-volume concrete pouring process are solved, collision accidents of the vertical tank and the bin face are avoided, and construction safety is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of water conservancy projects, and particularly relates to a vertical tank automatic feeding system for mass concrete and a construction method therefor. Background Art

[0002] In water conservancy projects, the conventional feeding methods for pouring mass concrete mainly include three types: crane + lifting tank, chute feeding, and concrete pump feeding. Among them, the cable crane has high hoisting efficiency, wide coverage, and strong environmental adaptability, and has gradually become the preferred feeding method for various large-scale projects. However, with the continuous increase in the operating speed of the cable crane, coupled with the narrow and complex structure of the deck operation surface, and the continuous flow of personnel and equipment, the probability of collision between the cable crane and the lifting tank has increased, threatening the safety of the main construction. At present, it is proposed to improve the intelligent construction level of water conservancy projects and accelerate the application of equipment such as intelligent temperature control, intelligent grouting, intelligent vibration, and intelligent compaction. Pouring into the warehouse, as the most active part of the dam concrete construction, the current common feeding method is manual operation, manually controlling the concrete feeding by human observation, with low efficiency and low automation. At present, it is urgent to comprehensively utilize new generation information technologies such as the Internet of Things, Beidou positioning, and big data to form a practical intelligent construction plan to ensure its coherence and stability, and then ensure the project progress and safety. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to solve the technical problems of low efficiency and low automation in manually controlling the concrete feeding by human observation, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a vertical tank automatic feeding system for mass concrete and a construction method therefor. The specific technical solutions adopted are as follows: In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a vertical tank automatic feeding system for mass concrete. The system includes a positioning module and a communication module, and the system further includes a control module, a discharging device, and an early warning module; The positioning module transmits data to the control module through the communication module, and the control module transmits data to the discharging device through the communication module; The positioning module is used to obtain spatial position information; The control module is used to determine corresponding execution commands based on the spatial position information according to a preset control algorithm; The discharging device is used to control the concrete in the vertical tank to be fed into the warehouse according to the execution command; The early warning module is used to give an early warning according to the sensor data and a preset safety threshold.

[0004] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the positioning module includes: a vertical tank positioning device and a deck positioning base station; the vertical tank positioning device is used to collect the spatial position information of the vertical tank; the deck positioning base station is used to collect the spatial position information of the personnel, equipment, and materials on the deck.

[0005] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, determining the corresponding execution command according to the preset control algorithm includes: Calculating the movement trajectory and speed of the vertical tank according to the spatial position information of the vertical tank, and determining different execution commands; Among them, different execution commands include: the vertical tank changes from continuous movement to stationary, sends an instruction to the discharging device, and fully opens the valve; when the vertical tank is in continuous movement, sends an instruction to the discharging device to keep the valve closed.

[0006] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the execution command includes several levels, different execution commands correspond to different opening degrees of the valve of the discharging device, and the execution command at least includes closing and fully opening.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the early warning module includes a sensor and an acoustic-optic alarm device. When the distance between the vertical tank detected by the sensor and the obstacle is lower than the preset safety threshold, the acoustic-optic alarm device is triggered for early warning.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the communication module includes a communication interface and a memory. The communication interface can receive spatial position information, process the spatial position information and then transmit it to the control module; the memory can store historical data.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the discharging device includes a receiver and an electric valve. The receiver is responsible for receiving the execution command of the control module and controlling the opening degree of the electric valve.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the deck positioning base station uses differential satellite positioning technology to achieve real-time acquisition in seconds based on a high-precision positioning network, and the positioning accuracy is centimeter-level.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the control module uses an industrial-grade microprocessor or a programmable logic controller to preset the bin entry path, discharging time, and opening degree of the electric valve of the discharging device.

[0012] In the second aspect, a construction method of an automatic bin entry system for a vertical tank used for mass concrete is provided. The method includes the following steps: Select a suitable area around the pouring deck to install the deck positioning base station; Install a vertical tank positioning device, a discharging device, a sensor and an acoustic-optic alarm device on the vertical tank; Obtain the spatial position information of the vertical tank; Based on the spatial position information, determine the corresponding execution command according to the preset control algorithm; Control the concrete feeding into the vertical silo according to the execution command. Give an early warning according to the sensor data and the preset safety threshold.

[0013] The embodiments of the present invention have at least the following beneficial effects: An automatic feeding system and construction method for a vertical silo used for mass concrete provided by the present invention solve the problems of real-time positioning and automatic control of the vertical silo during the pouring process of mass concrete, avoid collision accidents between the vertical silo and the bin surface, and ensure construction safety. The system uses a positioning module to collect spatial position information, transmits data to a control module through a communication module; the control module outputs corresponding execution commands to a discharging device according to a preset program; the discharging device controls the concrete feeding into the vertical silo according to the execution command; the obstacle avoidance module gives an early warning signal according to the sensor data and the preset safety threshold. Description of the Drawings

[0014] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions and advantages in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0015] Figure 1 It is a system block diagram of an automatic feeding system for a vertical silo used for mass concrete provided by an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 It is a system architecture diagram of an automatic feeding system for a vertical silo used for mass concrete provided by an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 It is a method flow chart of a construction method for automatic feeding of a vertical silo used for mass concrete provided by an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Embodiments

[0016] In order to further elaborate on the technical means and effects adopted by the present invention to achieve the intended invention purpose, the following combines the drawings and preferred embodiments to detail the specific embodiments, structures, features and effects of an automatic feeding system and construction method for a vertical silo used for mass concrete proposed according to the present invention. In the following description, different "one embodiment" or "another embodiment" do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. In addition, the specific features, structures or characteristics in one or more embodiments can be combined in any suitable form.

[0017] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the technical field to which the present invention belongs.

[0018] An embodiment of the present invention provides a specific implementation method of a vertical tank automatic feeding system and a construction method for mass concrete, which is applicable to the scenario of vertical tank automatic feeding. In this scenario, the problems of real-time positioning and automatic control of vertical tanks during the pouring of mass concrete are solved, collisions between vertical tanks and the silo surface are avoided, and construction safety is ensured.

[0019] The following specifically describes the specific scheme of a vertical tank automatic feeding system and a construction method for mass concrete provided by the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0020] Please refer to Figure 1 , which shows a system block diagram of a construction system for automatic feeding of vertical tanks for mass concrete provided by an embodiment of the present invention. The system includes a positioning module and a communication module, and also includes a control module, a discharging device, and an early warning module.

[0021] The positioning module transmits data to the control module through the communication module, and the control module transmits data to the discharging device through the communication module; the signal output end of the control module is connected to the signal input end of the discharging device.

[0022] Among them, the communication module includes a communication interface and a memory. The communication interface can receive data, process the data, and then transmit it to the control module; the memory can store historical data. In the embodiment of the present invention, the data received by the communication interface is spatial position information.

[0023] The positioning module 10 is used to obtain position information.

[0024] The positioning module includes vertical tank positioning and silo surface positioning. More specifically, it includes: vertical tank positioning equipment and silo surface positioning base stations; the vertical tank positioning equipment is used to collect the spatial position information of the vertical tank; the silo surface positioning base stations are used to collect the spatial position information of personnel, equipment, and materials on the silo surface.

[0025] Among them, appropriate areas are selected around the pouring silo surface to install positioning base stations. Vertical tank positioning equipment, discharging devices, sensors, and acoustic-optic alarm devices are installed on the vertical tank.

[0026] The silo surface positioning base stations use differential satellite positioning technology to achieve real-time acquisition in seconds based on a high-precision positioning network, and the positioning accuracy is centimeter-level.

[0027] The control module 20 is used to determine corresponding execution commands based on the spatial position information according to a preset control algorithm.

[0028] Among them, the control module includes a control program and an input / output interface; the control program includes a preset control algorithm, which calculates the movement trajectory and speed of the vertical tank by analyzing the spatial position information of the vertical tank provided by the positioning module, and determines different execution commands; among them, different execution commands include: the vertical tank changes from continuous movement to stationary, sends an instruction to the discharging device, and fully opens the valve; when the vertical tank is in continuous movement, sends an instruction to the discharging device to keep the valve closed.

[0029] The execution commands determined by the control module and sent to the discharging module include several levels, and different execution commands correspond to different opening degrees of the valves of the discharging device. The execution commands at least include closing and fully opening.

[0030] The control module uses an industrial-grade microprocessor or a programmable logic controller (PLC), and can preset the bin entry path, discharging time, and opening degree of the electric valve of the discharging device.

[0031] The discharging device 30 is used to control the concrete in the vertical tank to enter the bin according to the execution command.

[0032] The discharging device includes a receiver and an electric valve. Among them, the receiver is responsible for receiving the execution command of the control module, so as to control the opening degree of the electric valve.

[0033] The action execution time of the discharging device reaches the second level.

[0034] The warning module 40 is used to give a warning according to the sensor data and the preset safety threshold.

[0035] The warning module includes a sensor and an audible and visual alarm device. The sensor is responsible for detecting the presence of surrounding obstacles. A preset safety threshold is input into the warning module. When the distance between the vertical tank detected by the sensor and the obstacle is lower than the preset safety threshold, the audible and visual alarm device is triggered to give a warning.

[0036] The sensor adopts a low-power design, supports multiple output forms, and has the ability to resist environmental interference.

[0037] The execution time for the audible and visual alarm device to act reaches the second level.

[0038] Please refer to Figure 2 , which shows the system architecture diagram of an automatic bin entry system for a vertical tank for mass concrete provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Please refer to Figure 3 , which shows the method flow chart of a construction method of an automatic bin entry system for a vertical tank for mass concrete provided by an embodiment of the present invention. The method includes the following steps: Select a suitable area around the placement surface to install the placement surface positioning base station; Install a vertical tank positioning device, a discharging device, sensors and an audible and visual alarm device on the vertical tank; Obtain the spatial position information of the vertical tank; Based on the spatial position information, determine the corresponding execution command according to a preset control algorithm; Control the concrete in the vertical tank to enter the placement surface according to the execution command; Give an early warning according to the sensor data and a preset safety threshold.

[0040] It should be noted that the above sequence of embodiments of the present invention is only for description and does not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments. The processes depicted in the drawings do not necessarily require the particular order or sequential order shown to achieve the desired results. In some embodiments, multitasking and parallel processing are also possible or may be advantageous.

[0041] Each embodiment in this specification is described in a progressive manner. The same or similar parts among the embodiments can be referred to each other, and the differences between each embodiment and other embodiments are emphasized.

Claims

1. An automatic bin loading system for mass concrete vertical silos, the system comprising a positioning module and a communication module, characterized in that, The system further includes a control module, a discharging device, and a warning module; The positioning module transmits data to the control module through the communication module, and the control module transmits data to the discharging device through the communication module; The positioning module is used to obtain spatial position information; The control module is used to determine corresponding execution commands based on the spatial position information according to a preset control algorithm; The discharging device is used to control the concrete in the vertical tank to enter the bin according to the execution command; The warning module is used to give a warning according to the sensor data and a preset safety threshold.

2. The automatic bin loading system for large-volume concrete vertical silos according to claim 1, characterized in that The positioning module includes: a vertical tank positioning device and a deck positioning base station; the vertical tank positioning device is used to collect the spatial position information of the vertical tank; the deck positioning base station is used to collect the spatial position information of the personnel, equipment, and materials on the deck.

3. An automatic bin loading system for large-volume concrete vertical silos according to claim 2, characterized in that, The determining of the corresponding execution command according to the preset control algorithm includes: Calculating the movement trajectory and speed of the vertical tank according to the spatial position information of the vertical tank, and determining different execution commands; Among them, different execution commands include: changing the continuous movement of the vertical tank to stationary, sending an instruction to the discharging device to fully open the valve; when the vertical tank is in continuous movement, sending an instruction to the discharging device to keep the valve closed.

4. The automatic silo feeding system for mass concrete according to claim 1, characterized in that, The execution command includes several levels, and different execution commands correspond to different opening degrees of the valve of the discharging device. The execution command includes at least closing and fully opening.

5. The automatic bin loading system for large-volume concrete vertical silos according to claim 1, wherein, The warning module includes a sensor and an audible and visual alarm device. When the distance between the vertical tank detected by the sensor and an obstacle is lower than the preset safety threshold, the audible and visual alarm device is triggered to give a warning.

6. The automatic bin loading system for large-volume concrete vertical silos according to claim 1, wherein The communication module includes a communication interface and a memory. The communication interface can receive spatial position information, process the spatial position information and then transmit it to the control module; the memory can store historical data.

7. An automatic bin filling system for large-volume concrete vertical tanks according to claim 1, characterized in that, The discharging device includes a receiver and an electric valve. The receiver is responsible for receiving the execution command of the control module and controlling the opening degree of the electric valve.

8. An automatic bin loading system for large-volume concrete vertical tanks according to claim 2, characterized in that, The deck positioning base station uses differential satellite positioning technology to achieve real-time acquisition in seconds based on a high-precision positioning network, and the positioning accuracy is centimeter-level.

9. The automatic silo feeding system for mass concrete according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control module uses an industrial-grade microprocessor or a programmable logic controller to preset the bin entry path, discharging time, and opening degree of the electric valve of the discharging device.

10. Construction method of vertical tank automatic feeding system for mass concrete, characterized in that, The method includes the following steps: Select a suitable area around the pouring deck to install the deck positioning base station; Install a vertical tank positioning device, a discharging device, a sensor, and an audible and visual alarm device on the vertical tank; Obtain the spatial position information of the vertical tank; Based on the spatial position information, determine corresponding execution commands according to a preset control algorithm; Control the concrete in the vertical tank to enter the bin according to the execution command; Give a warning according to the sensor data and a preset safety threshold.

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