Automatic loading and unloading system for large-specification directional drill rod

Through the single manipulator design and modular drill rod box structure, the problems of structural redundancy, positioning accuracy and replacement efficiency of large-scale directional drill rod loading and unloading equipment in coal mines are solved, precise positioning and rapid replacement are achieved, and the maneuverability and reliability of the equipment in narrow spaces are improved.

CN120667033APending Publication Date: 2025-09-19CHINA COAL TECH & ENG GRP CHONGQING RES INST CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202510916163.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-07-03
Publication Date
2025-09-19

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Technical Problem

The existing large-scale directional drill rod loading and unloading equipment in coal mines has problems such as structural redundancy, difficulty in ensuring positioning accuracy, high labor intensity, long replacement time and insufficient maneuverability.

Method used

It adopts a single manipulator design, combined with an inclination adjustment mechanism, a horizontal displacement mechanism and a multi-degree-of-freedom gripper joint to achieve precise positioning and rapid replacement of drill rods, and adapts to drill rods of different specifications through a modular drill rod box structure.

Benefits of technology

Significantly reduce the volume occupied by the equipment, improve positioning accuracy and operating efficiency, reduce labor intensity, enhance the maneuverability and reliability of the equipment in narrow spaces, and simplify the maintenance process.

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Abstract

The invention relates to an automatic loading and unloading system for a large-specification directional drill rod, and belongs to the technical field of underground coal mine drilling equipment. The system adopts a single-manipulator modular design, and mainly comprises a conveying manipulator and a drill rod box capable of being quickly replaced. The conveying manipulator achieves accurate positioning and posture adjustment of a drill rod through cooperative cooperation of an inclination angle adjusting mechanism and a horizontal displacement mechanism, the inclination angle adjusting mechanism adopts a rigid swing arm of a double-rotation-pair structure to be matched with a limiting type driving assembly, and the horizontal displacement mechanism adopts the combined design of a linear guide assembly and a linear driving assembly. The drill rod box is of a frame structure with the top open, multiple columns of separated storage cavities are formed in the drill rod box, and a support assembly is arranged at the bottom to achieve lateral hanging. According to the system, the complex structure of a traditional double-manipulator system is simplified, the loading and unloading efficiency of the drill rod is improved, the adaptability of equipment in a narrow roadway is enhanced, and an efficient and reliable solution is provided for automatic loading and unloading operation of the large-specification directional drill rod in an underground coal mine.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the field of coal mine directional drilling machines and relates to an automatic loading and unloading system for large-scale directional drill rods. Background Art

[0002] In the field of handling large-scale directional drill pipe in underground coal mines, the current mainstream technology generally adopts a dual-manipulator collaborative operation mode. Although this solution can achieve the grasping and transfer of drill pipe, it has obvious structural redundancy issues. Traditional dual-manipulator systems require two independent drive mechanisms and control systems, which not only increases equipment manufacturing costs but also makes the overall structure cumbersome and difficult to maneuver and position in the narrow underground tunnels. In existing technologies, drill pipe positioning mainly relies on mechanical limit devices combined with manual visual calibration. This positioning method is difficult to ensure accuracy in the harsh dust environment underground and is labor-intensive for operators. In addition, traditional drill pipe boxes are mostly welded fixed structures, rigidly connected to the main drilling rig. Changing drill pipes of different specifications requires the complete disassembly of peripheral components, which takes up to several hours and seriously affects operational efficiency. Although some improvement solutions have attempted to simplify the system by adopting a single-manipulator structure, they have not effectively solved the problems of dynamic adjustment of drill pipe inclination and precise positioning, and there are still significant shortcomings in the rapid replacement of drill pipe boxes. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the present invention aims to provide an innovative single-manipulator automatic loading and unloading system. This system, through a unique tilt adjustment mechanism design, uses only a single manipulator to accurately grasp and position the drill rod, significantly reducing the number of components and overall volume.

[0004] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0005] An automatic loading and unloading system for large-scale directional drill rods, comprising a conveying manipulator for the directional drill rods and a drill rod box;

[0006] The directional drill rod conveying manipulator comprises:

[0007] Tilt adjustment mechanism:

[0008] Two spaced apart rotational connection points fixed to the mobile platform;

[0009] A rigid swing arm, both ends of which are hinged to the rotation connection point to form a double rotation pair structure;

[0010] The tilt drive assembly includes a connecting rod mechanism connecting the mobile platform and the swing arm, and is used to drive the swing arm to tilt within a limited tilt angle range;

[0011] The horizontal displacement mechanism comprises: a support frame fixed to the swing arm; a linear guide assembly provided on the support frame; a bearing seat slidably assembled through the linear guide assembly; and a linear drive assembly driving the bearing seat to move horizontally.

[0012] A lifting joint, a fixed end of which is connected to the bearing seat;

[0013] The flip joint has a base connected to the output end of the lifting actuator;

[0014] a telescopic joint, a fixed end of which is connected to the output end of the flip actuator;

[0015] The hand claw joint is installed at the output end of the axial telescopic mechanism;

[0016] The drill rod box includes a drill rod box body, which is a frame structure with an open top formed by a bottom plate and vertical plates on both sides; a plurality of partitions are vertically arranged inside the drill rod box body to divide the internal space into multiple rows of storage chambers; and a bracket assembly is fixedly connected to the bottom of the drill rod box body and is used to laterally hang the drill rod box on the external side of the mobile platform.

[0017] Optionally, the movement stroke of the tilt drive assembly is configured to provide a certain tilt adjustment range, which can be ±15° to 30°, and the absolute values ​​of the upper and lower tilt adjustment angles can be the same or different. Optionally, the tilt adjustment mechanism is a tilt joint, comprising:

[0018] Two swing arm seats are spaced apart along the length of the drill pipe and fixed to the mobile platform;

[0019] The two ends of the swing arm are hinged to the two swing arm seats through pins to form a double rotation pair;

[0020] The cylinder barrel and piston rod end of the tilt cylinder are respectively hinged to the mobile platform and the swing arm through the tilt cylinder seat to form a four-bar drive mechanism.

[0021] Optionally, the horizontal displacement mechanism is a translation joint, comprising:

[0022] a bracket, fixedly mounted on the swing arm;

[0023] The track and translation motor are arranged on the bracket;

[0024] The bearing seat is slidably connected to the track through a slider and is driven by a translation motor to move horizontally.

[0025] Optionally, the lifting joint includes a lifting outer cylinder and a lifting inner cylinder, and the lifting outer cylinder is fixedly connected to the bearing seat.

[0026] Optionally, the flip joint includes a flip seat and a flip arm, and the flip seat is fixedly connected to the top end of the lifting inner cylinder.

[0027] Optionally, the telescopic joint includes an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder, and the outer cylinder is fixedly connected to the end of the flip arm.

[0028] Optionally, the gripper joint includes a clamping drive and a clamping claw, which are fixedly connected to the top end of the inner cylinder of the telescopic joint.

[0029] Optionally, both ends of the swing arm are hinged to the two swing arm seats through pins.

[0030] Optionally, the cylinder barrel and piston rod end of the tilt cylinder are respectively hinged to the mobile platform and the swing arm through a tilt cylinder seat.

[0031] Optionally, the bracket assembly includes at least two spaced-apart hanging members, and the hanging members are detachably connected to the connecting structure on the side of the mobile platform.

[0032] Optionally, the hanging member is an L-shaped steel plate, the vertical portion of which is fixedly connected to the drill rod box body, and the horizontal portion is provided with a connecting hole.

[0033] Optionally, a detachable pad is provided on the partition, and the thickness of the pad is configured according to the diameter of the drill rod, so that the drill rod box is adapted to drill rods of at least two different diameters.

[0034] Optionally, the pad is detachably fixed to the partition by bolts.

[0035] Optionally, the width of the storage cavity is achieved by increasing or decreasing the number of partitions or adjusting the positions of the partitions.

[0036] Optionally, the drill rod box body is connected to the mobile platform in a side hanging manner, and the drill rod box as a whole is located outside the side of the mobile platform.

[0037] Optionally, the bracket assembly and the mobile platform are connected by bolt connection or quick lock connection.

[0038] Optionally, four partitions are provided to divide the interior of the drill rod box body into five storage chambers.

[0039] Optionally, an array of drainage holes is provided on the bottom plate.

[0040] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0041] This automated loading and unloading system, through its unique single-manipulator modular design, demonstrates multiple technical advantages in underground coal mine drilling operations. Its core benefit lies primarily in its simplified structure. The single-manipulator structure, integrating both an inclination adjustment mechanism and a horizontal displacement mechanism, significantly reduces the number of moving parts compared to traditional dual-manipulator systems, making the overall structure more compact and effectively reducing the equipment's footprint in the confined underground space. Through the coordinated design of a rigid swing arm and dual rotating pairs, combined with a limited inclination drive assembly, precise inclination adjustment of the drill pipe within a defined range is achieved, ensuring positioning accuracy while avoiding excessive structural complexity.

[0042] The system boasts outstanding spatial adaptability. The drill rod box features an open-top frame structure with removable partitions. The lateral attachment of the bottom bracket assembly allows for rapid replacement of drill rod boxes of varying sizes, significantly improving the equipment's adaptability to diverse operating conditions. This modular design simplifies the drill rod replacement process and significantly reduces operator workload. Furthermore, the optimized layout of the manipulator's joints and compact drive structure enable the system to operate flexibly in highly restricted coal mine tunnels, addressing the challenge of traditional equipment's limited maneuverability in confined spaces.

[0043] In terms of operational performance, this system achieves precise control of the drill rod gripping posture through integrated gripper joints with lifting, flipping, and telescoping multi-degree-of-freedom mechanisms. The coordinated operation of the inclination adjustment mechanism and the horizontal displacement mechanism ensures precise alignment of the drill rod and the power head, effectively reducing the risk of rod jamming. The overall system adopts a rigid connection and optimized force transmission path design, which ensures structural strength while achieving smooth movement and significantly improves the reliability of drill rod loading and unloading operations. It is particularly worth noting that this integrated design makes system maintenance more convenient, and each functional module can be independently inspected and repaired, significantly reducing the maintenance difficulty and downtime of the equipment.

[0044] Other advantages, objects, and features of the present invention will be described in part in the following description and, in part, will be apparent to those skilled in the art upon examination of the following description or may be learned from practice of the present invention. The objects and other advantages of the present invention may be realized and obtained through the following description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0045] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clear, the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0046] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this scheme;

[0047] Figure 2 It is the side view of the manipulator axis;

[0048] Figure 3 This is the front view of the robot;

[0049] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a directional drilling rig;

[0050] Figure 5 It is the local view of the translation joint;

[0051] Figure 6 This is the axonometric drawing of the drill rod box of this scheme;

[0052] Figure 7 This is the main view of the drill rod box of this scheme;

[0053] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the tilt sensor assembly.

[0054] Figure 1: Manipulator 1, drill pipe box 2, mobile platform 3, anchoring system 4, frame 5, clamp 6, hydraulic system 7, control system 8, power head 9; tilt joint 101, translation joint 102, lifting joint 103, flip joint 104, telescopic joint 105, claw joint 106, tilt sensor assembly 107, swing arm seat 10101, swing arm 10102, pin 10103, tilt cylinder 10104, tilt cylinder seat 10105, bracket 10201, track 10202, slider 10203, translation sensor 1 0204, translation motor 10205, bearing seat 10206, lifting cylinder 10301, lifting outer cylinder 10302, lifting inner cylinder 10303, flip seat 10401, flip arm 10402, flip axis 10403, flip driver 10404, telescopic cylinder 10501, telescopic sensor 10502, clamping drive 10601, trigger 10701, sensor 10702, drill pipe box body 201, bracket 202, bottom plate 203, side plate 204, partition 205, pad 206, drainage hole 207. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0055] The following describes the embodiments of the present invention by means of specific examples, and those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the contents disclosed in this specification. The present invention can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and the details in this specification can also be modified or changed in various ways based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It should be noted that the illustrations provided in the following embodiments are only schematic illustrations of the basic concept of the present invention, and the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0056] Among them, the accompanying drawings are only for illustrative purposes and represent only schematic diagrams rather than actual pictures, and should not be understood as limiting the present invention. In order to better illustrate the embodiments of the present invention, some parts of the accompanying drawings may be omitted, enlarged or reduced, and do not represent the dimensions of actual products. For those skilled in the art, it is understandable that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the accompanying drawings.

[0057] The same or similar numbers in the drawings of the embodiments of the present invention correspond to the same or similar parts; in the description of the present invention, it should be understood that if there are terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back", etc. indicating directions or positional relationships, they are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operate in a specific direction. Therefore, the terms describing the positional relationship in the drawings are only used for illustrative purposes and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0058] See also Figures 1 to 8 The present invention relates to an automatic loading and unloading system for large-scale directional drill rods, including a conveying manipulator 1 for directional drill rods and a drill rod box 2; the conveying manipulator 1 for directional drill rods includes: an inclination adjustment mechanism: two rotating connection points fixed to a mobile platform 3 at intervals; a rigid swing arm 10102, both ends of which are respectively hinged to the rotating connection points to form a double rotating pair structure; an inclination drive assembly, including a connecting rod mechanism connecting the mobile platform 3 and the swing arm 10102, for driving the swing arm 10102 to tilt within a limited inclination range; a horizontal displacement mechanism, including: a support frame 10201 fixed to the swing arm 10102; a linear guide assembly provided on the support frame 10201; a bearing seat 10206 slidably assembled by the linear guide assembly; a mechanism for driving the bearing seat 10206 is a linear drive component for horizontal movement; a lifting joint 103, a fixed end of which is connected to the bearing seat 10206; a flip joint 104, a base of which is connected to the output end of the lifting actuator 103; a telescopic joint 105, a fixed end of which is connected to the output end of the flip actuator 104; a claw joint 106, installed at the output end of the axial telescopic mechanism 105; the drill rod box 2 includes a drill rod box body 201, which is surrounded by a bottom plate 203 and vertical plates 204 on both sides to form a frame structure with an open top; a plurality of partitions 205 are vertically arranged inside the drill rod box body 201, dividing the internal space into multiple columns of storage cavities; a bracket assembly 202, fixedly connected to the bottom of the drill rod box body 201, and used to laterally hang the drill rod box 2 on the outer side of the mobile platform 3.

[0059] This solution is applicable to an automatic directional drilling rig, which comprises a manipulator 1, a drill pipe box 2, a mobile platform 3, an anchoring system 4, a frame 5, a clamp 6, a hydraulic system 7, a control system 8, and a power head 9. The manipulator 1 has four degrees of freedom: inclination, translation, lift, and tilt. It transports the drill pipes in the drill pipe box to the drilling axis of the main drilling machine (frame, power head). The drill pipe box 2 is an onboard storage device for the drill pipes. The mobile platform 3 is used to carry other components and systems and also has a mobile function. The anchoring system 4 stabilizes the drilling machine during operation. Hydraulic cylinders apply pressure to the tunnel roof and the ground to ensure the machine remains stable during drilling. The frame 5 supports components such as the power head and clamp, as well as the drilling feed drive. The clamp 6 is primarily responsible for clamping the drill pipe, maintaining its position within the drilled hole, and cooperates with the power head to enable threaded connection and removal of the drill pipe. The hydraulic system 7 is the drilling rig's operating power system, driven by an electric motor and outputting hydraulic power. The control system 8 mainly refers to the electronic control system, including the controller and its supporting functional modules, sensors, human-computer interaction system, drilling trajectory measurement system, etc. The power head 9 is the driving device for the rotation of the drill rod, and is connected to the frame and the drill rod to transmit the feed force to the drill rod.

[0060] Robot structure

[0061] 1. Dip Joints 101

[0062] The two swing arm seats 10101 are arranged at intervals along the length of the drill pipe and are fixed to the surface of the mobile platform 3 by bolts; the sockets at both ends of the rectangular tubular swing arm 10102 are hinged to the swing arm seat 10101 through the pin 10103 to form a double rotation pair; the cylinder end of the tilt cylinder 10104 is hinged to the mobile platform 3 through the tilt cylinder seat 10105, and the piston rod end is hinged to the middle part of the swing arm 10102 through the tilt cylinder seat 10105, forming a four-bar mechanism.

[0063] Swing arm seat 10101: The connecting part between the entire manipulator and the mobile platform 3, two of which are set along the length direction of the manipulator (i.e. the length direction of the drill pipe), and are connected to the two ends of the swing arm through pins to form two rotating pairs, so that the swing arm can be tilted up and down under the drive of the tilt cylinder to adjust the inclination angle of the manipulator.

[0064] Swing arm 10102: The main support component of the manipulator. The swing arm is constructed of a rectangular or circular tube. Sockets are located at the front and rear ends of the swing arm for connecting to the swing arm base. These sockets have holes for the pins to pass through (in addition to the holes, the other two holes are weight-reducing holes). An inclination sensor mounting hole is located on the bottom or side of the swing arm. The translation joint 102 is fixed to the swing arm with bolts.

[0065] Tilt cylinder 10104: This element drives the manipulator's tilt adjustment. The cylinder barrel and piston are connected to the swing arm and mobile platform 3, respectively, via the tilt cylinder mount 10105, forming a four-bar linkage driven by a sliding pair. The cylinder's stroke and the mounting position of the tilt cylinder mount are adjusted based on the drilling rig's tilt adjustment range. Since large directional drilling rigs typically operate in near-horizontal conditions, there's no need for a cylinder to drive the manipulator's wide range of tilt adjustment.

[0066] 2. Translation joint 102

[0067] The U-shaped bracket 10201 is bolted to the upper surface of the swing arm 10102; the double track 10202 is bolted to the inner side of the bracket 10201; the supporting seat 10206 is embedded in the double track 10202 through the slider 10203; the translation motor 10205 drives the supporting seat 10206 to move horizontally through the gear rack pair, and the translation sensor 10204 detects the displacement in real time.

[0068] Bracket 10201 supports the lifting joint and also provides a mounting location for the track. One end of the bracket is a connecting seat used to secure the bracket to the swing arm 10102. The main body of the bracket is a crossbeam structure, with a slide rail provided on the side facing the drill rod box (or on the side away from the drill rod box; the specific structure is slightly different). Slide rails are provided on the upper and lower sides of the track (either simultaneously or on one side), and the slide rails cooperate with the slider to form a moving pair; a rack is provided in the middle, which mates with the gear of the translation motor to form a rack and pinion pair. A certain amount of space is left between the bracket and the drill rod box to accommodate the lifting joint.

[0069] The slider is embedded in this guide rail, with one side fixedly connected to the support base 10206. Therefore, the translation motor, through a rack and pinion pair, drives the support base, which in turn drives the lifting joint horizontally. The support base connects the translation joint to the lifting joint. Translation sensor 10204 measures the displacement change during the lifting joint's translation.

[0070] 3. Lifting joint 103

[0071] The lifting outer cylinder 10302 is flange-connected to the bearing seat 10206; the lifting inner cylinder 10303 slides with the lifting outer cylinder 10302 through the inner slide rail; the cylinder of the lifting cylinder 10301 is fixed to the bottom of the lifting outer cylinder 10302, and the piston rod is connected to the lifting inner cylinder 10303.

[0072] The lifting outer cylinder 10302 is connected to the bearing seat of the translation joint. A removable inner slide rail is provided inside the lifting outer cylinder to guide the movement of the lifting inner cylinder. The cylinder barrel of the lifting oil cylinder is connected to the bottom of the lifting outer cylinder, and the piston rod is fixedly connected to the lifting inner cylinder or the flip joint. The piston rod is extended and retracted to drive the inner cylinder and flip joint to move up and down. The lifting inner cylinder is a movable component for lifting. The lower end is provided with a slider that matches the inner slide rail of the lifting outer cylinder. It is inserted into the interior of the lifting outer cylinder and is guided by a guide rail to reduce deviation during the lifting process. The upper end is fixedly connected to the flip joint to transmit the lifting motion to the flip joint.

[0073] 4. Flip joint 104

[0074] The flip seat 10401 is flange-connected to the top of the lifting inner cylinder 10303; the flip shaft 10403 is installed on the flip seat 10401 through a bearing; one end of the flip arm 10402 is key-connected to the flip shaft 10403, and the other end is flange-connected to the telescopic joint 105; the flip driver 10404 (hydraulic motor) drives the flip shaft 10403 to rotate.

[0075] The left side of the flip seat is provided with a mounting flange for the flip driver, and the left side is provided with an end cover connected with a flange, and the inner cavity is provided with a mounting hole for mounting the flip shaft. After the end cover is fixedly mounted on the flip seat, the axial position of the flip shaft can be limited.

[0076] The basic structure of the tilt shaft is a cylindrical shaft with a flange on the right end that mates with the tilt arm and a connection structure, such as a spline or key, on the left end that mates with the tilt actuator. The tilt arm is a long rod or tubular component that connects the tilt shaft to the telescopic joint. A hollow tubular shape is preferred for ease of processing and weight control.

[0077] 5. Telescopic joint 105

[0078] The outer tube flange is connected to the end of the flip arm 10402; the inner tube slides with the outer tube through a guide rail; the cylinder of the telescopic cylinder 10501 is fixed to the top of the outer tube, and the piston rod is connected to the inner tube; the telescopic sensor 10502 detects the displacement of the inner tube.

[0079] The telescopic joint is an inner-outer sleeve structure similar to a lifting joint. A telescopic cylinder 10501 is mounted on its top. The cylinder barrel is connected to the top of the outer barrel, and the piston rod is fixedly connected to the inner barrel or the grip joint. The piston rod's extension and retraction drives the grip joint up and down. A telescopic sensor 10502 is installed on the telescopic joint to measure the change in telescopic displacement.

[0080] 6. Hand joint 106

[0081] The base bolts are fixed to the top of the inner tube of the telescopic joint 105; the clamping actuator 10601 (hydraulic cylinder) drives the jaws to open and close. The claw joint can be a variety of clamping mechanisms, and the clamping actuator 10601 can be a variety of linear or rotary elements (such as a cylinder, motor, etc.). The clamping actuator drives the jaws to clamp and release, thereby clamping and releasing the drill pipe. In this application, the clamping actuator is preferably a linear cylinder.

[0082] 7. Tilt sensor assembly 107

[0083] The drilling rig's inclination angle is the angle between the drilling axis and the plane of the mobile platform. When the manipulator transports the drill rod, its own inclination angle must be roughly consistent with the drilling inclination angle to ensure smooth delivery of the drill rod to the drilling axis. The function of the inclination sensor is to ensure that the manipulator angle is consistent with the drilling inclination angle of the frame.

[0084] The tilt sensor assembly consists of a trigger 10701 and a sensor 10702, mounted below the swing arm and frame, respectively. The sensor can be a proximity-triggered or distance-measuring sensor, such as a Hall effect sensor, photoelectric sensor, or laser rangefinder.

[0085] Drill box structure

[0086] The structure of this easily disassembled drill pipe box primarily includes core components such as the drill pipe box body 201, brackets 202, bottom plate 203, side plates 204, partitions 205, pads 206, and drain holes 207. The drill pipe box body 201 is welded from steel plates and includes the bottom plate 203 and symmetrically arranged side plates 204. Together, these three components form a U-shaped frame structure with an open top. The side plates 204 have reinforced flanges at the top and anti-collision rubber strips welded inside.

[0087] Bracket 202 utilizes two spaced L-shaped mounting brackets. Its vertical portion is secured to base plate 203 via intermittent welding. Its horizontal portion features connection holes and is bolted or fastened to the side of the mobile platform via quick-release latches. Triangular reinforcing ribs are installed at the junction of bracket 202 and base plate 203, and wear-resistant alloy blocks are embedded in the area of ​​base plate 203 corresponding to bracket 202.

[0088] Four vertical partitions 205 are installed inside the drill pipe box body 201, dividing the interior into five storage chambers. The partitions 205 are connected to the base plate 203 via T-slots and can be adjusted within an integer multiple of the spacing. Pads 206 are bolted to each side of each partition 205. By changing the pads 206 to different thicknesses, the drill pipe box can accommodate at least two different drill pipe specifications.

[0089] Drain holes 207 are evenly distributed in a rectangular array on the bottom plate 203. The drill rod box is suspended laterally on the outer side of the mobile platform through the bracket 202, maintaining a certain distance from the platform to facilitate the removal and maintenance of drill rods.

[0090] Workflow

[0091] Initial state: the manipulator 1 is in the non-interference position, and the gripper joint 106 is released;

[0092] Select the column: the control system 8 selects the column with drill rods in the drill rod box 2;

[0093] Lowering: The lifting cylinder 10301 and the telescopic cylinder 10501 cooperate to drive the claw joint 106 to the grasping position;

[0094] Grasping: The clamping drive 10601 closes the jaws to grab the drill rod;

[0095] Lifting: the lifting joint 103 and the telescopic joint 105 lift the drill rod out of the drill rod box 2;

[0096] Translation: The translation motor 10205 drives the bearing seat 10206 to move outward, so that the drill rod moves out of the drill rod box 2 area;

[0097] Tilt: The tilt cylinder 10104 drives the swing arm 10102 until the tilt sensor 10702 is triggered (the tilt angle matches the drilling axis of the frame 5);

[0098] Flip: The flip driver 10404 drives the drill rod to rotate 90° to the drilling axis direction;

[0099] Telescopic: Telescopic cylinder 10501 pushes the drill rod to the drilling axis of frame 5;

[0100] Connection: The power head 9 cooperates with the clamp 6 to complete the threaded connection of the drill pipe.

[0101] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not limiting. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the present invention can be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the purpose and scope of the technical solutions, which should all be included in the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic loading and unloading system for large-scale directional drill pipe, characterized by: It comprises a conveying manipulator (1) for directional drilling rods and a drill rod box (2); The directional drill rod conveying manipulator (1) comprises: Tilt adjustment mechanism: Two rotation connection points fixed to the mobile platform (3) at intervals; A rigid swing arm (10102), both ends of which are respectively hinged to the rotation connection point to form a double rotation pair structure; A tilt drive assembly comprising a connecting rod mechanism connecting the mobile platform (3) and the swing arm (10102), and configured to drive the swing arm to tilt within a limited tilt angle range; Horizontal displacement mechanism, including: A support frame (10201) fixed to the swing arm (10102); A linear guide assembly provided on the support frame (10201); A bearing seat (10206) slidably assembled through the linear guide assembly; A linear drive assembly for driving the bearing seat (10206) to move horizontally; A lifting joint (103), a fixed end of which is connected to the bearing seat (10206); A flip joint (104), the base of which is connected to the output end of the lifting actuator (103); a telescopic joint (105), a fixed end of which is connected to the output end of the flip actuator (104); A hand claw joint (106) is mounted on the output end of the axial telescopic mechanism (105); The drill rod box (2) comprises a drill rod box body (201), which is enclosed by a bottom plate (203) and vertical plates (204) on both sides to form a frame structure with an open top; a plurality of partitions (205) vertically arranged inside the drill rod box body (201) to divide the internal space into multiple rows of storage chambers; and a bracket assembly (202) fixedly connected to the bottom of the drill rod box body (201) and used to laterally hang the drill rod box on the outer side of a mobile platform.

2. The automatic loading and unloading system for large-scale directional drilling rods according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The movement stroke of the inclination drive assembly is configured to provide only a certain inclination adjustment range.

3. The automatic loading and unloading system for large-scale directional drilling rods according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The tilt adjustment mechanism is a tilt joint (101), comprising: Two swing arm seats (10101) are spaced apart along the length of the drill pipe and fixed to the mobile platform (3); The two ends of the swing arm (10102) are respectively hinged to the two swing arm seats (10101) through the pin shaft (10103) to form a double rotation pair; The cylinder barrel and piston rod end of the tilt cylinder (10104) are respectively hinged to the mobile platform (3) and the swing arm (10102) through the tilt cylinder seat (10105), forming a four-bar drive mechanism.

4. The automatic loading and unloading system for large-scale directional drilling rods according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The horizontal displacement mechanism is a translation joint (102), comprising: A bracket (10201) is fixedly mounted on the swing arm (10102); The track (10202) and the translation motor (10205) are arranged on the bracket (10201); The supporting seat (10206) is slidably connected to the track (10202) via the slider (10203) and is driven by the translation motor (10205) to move horizontally.

5. The automatic loading and unloading system for large-scale directional drilling rods according to claim 4 is characterized in that: The lifting joint (103) comprises a lifting outer cylinder (10302) and a lifting inner cylinder (10303), wherein the lifting outer cylinder (10302) is fixedly connected to the bearing seat (10206).

6. The automatic loading and unloading system for large-scale directional drilling rods according to claim 5, characterized in that: The flip joint (104) comprises a flip seat (10401) and a flip arm (10402), wherein the flip seat (10401) is fixedly connected to the top end of the lifting inner cylinder (10303).

7. The automatic loading and unloading system for large-scale directional drilling rods according to claim 6, characterized in that: The telescopic joint (105) comprises an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder, wherein the outer cylinder is fixedly connected to the end of the flip arm (10402).

8. The automatic loading and unloading system for large-scale directional drilling rods according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The hand claw joint (106) comprises a clamping drive member (10601) and a clamping claw, which is fixedly connected to the top end of the inner cylinder of the telescopic joint (105).

9. The automatic loading and unloading system for large-scale directional drilling rods according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support assembly (202) comprises at least two spaced-apart hanging members, and the hanging members are detachably connected to the connecting structure on the side of the mobile platform.

10. The automatic loading and unloading system for large-scale directional drilling rods according to claim 1, characterized in that: A detachable pad (206) is provided on the partition (205), and the thickness of the pad (206) is configured according to the diameter of the drill rod, so that the drill rod box is adapted to at least two drill rods with different diameters.

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