Reamer type snow shoveling loader and method
By introducing an antifreeze protection unit and an intelligent control system into the snowplow loader, the problems of hydraulic system freezing and inflexible operation have been solved, achieving stable operation and improved safety in extremely cold environments, and ensuring the continuity and efficiency of snowplowing operations.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202511364794.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-23
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-14
AI Technical Summary
Existing snowplow loaders are prone to hydraulic system freezing in low-temperature environments, resulting in difficulty starting the equipment, low operating efficiency, reduced hydraulic oil fluidity, and failure of the hydraulic system to function properly, affecting the continuity of snowplowing operations. Furthermore, they lack operational flexibility and safety, rely on manual experience, and lack real-time environmental monitoring and intelligent decision-making capabilities.
It adopts an antifreeze protection unit, including an electric heating element and an antifreeze circulation system, to ensure that the hydraulic system can operate normally in an environment of -30℃; combined with a panoramic monitoring unit, an intelligent control unit and an environmental sensing unit, it realizes fully automated operation, provides a blind-spot-free field of view and real-time path planning, and improves the equipment's adaptability and safety in extremely cold conditions.
Ensuring stable operation of the hydraulic system under extremely cold conditions extends equipment life and reduces maintenance costs, improves operational flexibility and safety, and enables a shift from manual experience to intelligent decision-making, ensuring the continuity and safety of snow removal operations.
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Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of road snow removal equipment technology, and in particular to a reamer-type snow loader and method. Background Technology
[0002] Winter snowfall severely impacts road traffic. Existing snowplows and loaders have significant deficiencies in adaptability to low-temperature environments. Hydraulic systems are prone to freezing, equipment is difficult to start, and operating efficiency is low. In extremely cold conditions, the fluidity of hydraulic oil in traditional equipment is significantly reduced or even solidified, causing the hydraulic system to malfunction and directly affecting the continuity of snowplowing operations. In addition, low-temperature environments can also cause problems such as difficulty in starting the engine and battery performance degradation, further exacerbating the predicament of insufficient equipment reliability.
[0003] This solution achieves a systematic improvement through an antifreeze protection unit. The electric heating element and the antifreeze circulation system work together to ensure that the hydraulic system can maintain normal operating temperature even in an environment of -30℃. The thermal insulation layer effectively reduces heat loss and ensures that the hydraulic oil flows to the required standard. The antifreeze circulation system dynamically regulates the coolant temperature to avoid the risk of local freezing, significantly improving the equipment's adaptability to extremely cold conditions and ensuring the continuous and stable operation of the hydraulic system. This fundamentally solves the core problem of low efficiency in low-temperature environments for traditional equipment, while extending the equipment's service life and reducing maintenance costs. Summary of the Invention
[0004] To overcome the significant deficiencies of existing snowplow loaders in adapting to low-temperature environments, such as the hydraulic system being prone to freezing, equipment starting difficulties, and low operating efficiency, traditional equipment suffers from a significant reduction in hydraulic oil fluidity or even solidification under extremely cold conditions, causing the hydraulic system to malfunction and directly affecting the continuity of snowplowing operations. In addition, low-temperature environments can also easily cause problems such as difficulty in starting the engine and battery performance degradation, further exacerbating the problem of insufficient equipment reliability.
[0005] The technical solution of the present invention is as follows: a reamer-type snow loader, comprising a loader body, a rotating mechanism, a fixing mechanism, a connecting platform, a control room, a snow shoveling structure, and a snow storage mechanism. The rotating mechanism is provided on the top surface of the loader body, and the fixing mechanisms are provided on both sides of the loader body. The connecting platform is provided on the top surface of the rotating mechanism. The control room is provided at one end of the connecting platform, the snow shoveling structure is provided at the other end of the connecting platform, and the snow storage mechanism is provided at one end of the snow shoveling structure.
[0006] Preferably, the connecting platform is rotated by a rotating mechanism, the loader body is fixed when it reaches the fixed working location by a fixing mechanism, the control room and the snow-shoveling structure are connected by the connecting platform, the snow-shoveling structure is controlled by the operator through the control room, the snow-shoveling structure is used to process the snow on the ground, and the collected snow is stored by the snow storage mechanism.
[0007] Preferably, a cutter-type snow loader also includes the following modules: Angled shovel head module: used for efficient shoveling and initial processing of snow accumulation; Conveying and collecting module: used to convey snow from the shovel head to the snow storage device; Rotation and support module: used to switch the direction of the shovel head and stabilize the overall structure; Central control and operation module: used for operator monitoring and intelligent equipment control; Safety and Auxiliary Module: Used to ensure the safe operation of equipment and the safety of personnel.
[0008] Preferably, the angled shovel head module includes: A11: Adaptive cutting unit, including nano-coated alloy blades, dynamic pressure sensors, and hydraulic floating cylinders, automatically adjusts blade pressure according to snow quality to prevent over-compacting of hard snow on the ground; A12: Snow-shoveling unit, including a spiral shovel assembly, a carbon fiber drive shaft, and a snow-blocking grid, is used to push snow into the conveyor belt by rotating the shovel, and the grid prevents large snow chunks from clogging the belt; A13: Shovel head attitude adjustment unit, including gyroscope angle controller, electromagnetic damper and snow overflow deflector, used to adjust the shovel head angle in real time, and the deflector prevents snow from overflowing from the side.
[0009] Preferably, the conveying and collecting module includes: A21: Variable angle conveyor unit, including modular conveyor belt, hydraulic lifting support and intelligent speed-regulating motor, for stepless adjustment of the conveyor belt tilt angle from 0-45° to adapt to different snow unloading heights; A22: Intelligent snowfall monitoring unit, including a laser rangefinder, flow meter, and AI algorithm control module, is used to monitor snowfall in real time and automatically adjust the delivery speed to prevent overload; A23: Snow storage unit docking unit, including magnetic quick connector, sealing rubber ring and guide rail, for quick and seamless docking with snow storage unit to prevent snow leakage.
[0010] Preferably, the rotation and support module includes: A31: 360° rotating connection unit, including high-precision crossed roller bearings, a hydraulic motor, and a dustproof sealing system, is used to achieve precise 360° rotation of the shovel head to adapt to multi-directional snow removal needs; A32: Crossbeam anti-torsional support unit, including carbon fiber composite crossbeam, hydraulic shock absorber and anti-torsional triangular bracket, is used to enhance the torsional strength of the crossbeam and reduce the impact of operational vibration on the equipment; A33: Direction locking unit, including electromagnetic locking device, position encoder and manual emergency release valve, used to lock the direction of the shovel head during operation and can be quickly unlocked in an emergency.
[0011] As a preferred option, the central control and operation module includes: A41: Panoramic monitoring unit, including a 360° panoramic camera, infrared night vision device, and anti-fog glass, to provide a blind-spot-free working view and support nighttime operations; A42: Intelligent control unit, including PLC controller, touch screen operation panel and 5G communication module, used to realize automated snow removal path planning and remote monitoring; A43: Environmental sensing unit, including lidar, temperature sensor and GPS positioning module, used to monitor road conditions and equipment location in real time and provide navigation assistance.
[0012] As a preferred option, the safety and assistance module includes: A51: Antifreeze protection unit, including electric heating element, thermal insulation layer and antifreeze circulation system, is used to prevent equipment from freezing in low temperature environments and ensure the normal operation of hydraulic system; A52: Illuminated warning unit, including LED matrix headlights, high-brightness warning lights and reflective marking strips, to improve work safety at night and in low-visibility environments; A53: Emergency braking unit, including hydraulic disc brake, manual emergency brake valve and audible and visual alarm, used to quickly stop equipment operation and issue warning signals in emergency situations.
[0013] A loading method for a cutter-type snow loader includes the following steps: S11: Perform equipment initialization, precise positioning, and multi-system coordination preparation for the cutter snow loader to ensure a safe and controllable working environment. S12: Performs fully automated operations from efficient snow removal and intelligent transportation to safe storage, ensuring the efficient and stable completion of snow removal tasks.
[0014] Preferably, the equipment preparation and positioning process includes the following steps: S21: The hydraulic system is preheated to a working temperature of -30℃ using electric heating elements and an antifreeze circulation system, and the hydraulic oil fluidity is tested to ensure it meets the standards under low-temperature conditions; S22: Turn on the LED matrix headlights to 12,000 lumens brightness, calibrate the reflective marking strip to a 45° angle with the horizontal plane, and ensure the warning light strip is visible from 300 meters away; S23: When the hydraulic outriggers extend to the ground and contact the ground pressure sensor, it displays 2.5MPa, forming a four-point support structure. The lateral offset of the loader body is detected to be ≤5mm. S24: The position encoder records the initial angle of the 360° rotating connection unit as 0°, with an error range of ≤0.1°, and establishes a rotating coordinate system reference; S25: Establishes a real-time data transmission channel with a latency of ≤50ms by completing two-way authentication with the operator's smart terminal through the 5G communication module; S26: The 360° panoramic camera generates a real-time environmental map with a resolution of 1280×720, and the infrared night vision device automatically switches to night mode to enhance low-light imaging; S27: The laser rangefinder sensor has completed zero-point calibration, the flow meter has set its initial threshold to 500 m³ / h, and the snowfall monitoring accuracy is ±2%. S28: The magnetic quick connector automatically adsorbs the end of the conveyor belt; the guide rail guides the snow storage box with a positioning error ≤3mm; and the compression of the sealing rubber ring is controlled at 15%. S29: The lidar scans the work area to generate a 3D point cloud map, and the GPS positioning module acquires centimeter-level positioning data and updates it to the intelligent control unit.
[0015] Preferably, the snow handling and storage process includes the following steps: S31: The gyroscope angle controller adjusts the angled shovel head to a 25° angle with the ground, and the electromagnetic damper maintains angle stability with an error ≤0.3°; S32: The spiral reamer assembly rotates at 300 rpm, the carbon fiber drive shaft torque output is maintained at 800 N·m, and the anti-snow grid vibration frequency is set to 50 Hz; S33: The hydraulic lifting support automatically adjusts the conveyor belt tilt angle to 35° according to the height of the snow storage mechanism, ensuring uninterrupted snow flow. S34: The AI algorithm control module adjusts the conveyor belt speed in real time based on laser ranging data, and automatically triggers a deceleration protection mechanism when the snow volume exceeds the threshold. S35: The vibration sensor continuously monitors the grid vibration amplitude. When abnormal blockage is detected, it initiates reverse rotation for 10 seconds for self-cleaning. S36: After the snow-shoveling direction is stable, the electromagnetic locking device automatically starts, and the position encoder confirms that the locking angle error is ≤0.2°; S37: The hydraulic disc brake pressure value is displayed in real time on the control panel; the manual emergency brake valve is marked with a red indicator and equipped with a protective cover to prevent accidental activation. S38: The infrared night vision device automatically enhances image contrast and can clearly identify snow surface boundaries even in environments with light intensity ≤5 lux. S39: When the snow storage mechanism reaches 95% capacity, the audible and visual alarm triggers a level three alarm, and the intelligent control unit automatically plans the snow unloading path.
[0016] The beneficial effects of this invention are: 1. Existing snowplow loaders have significant deficiencies in low-temperature environment adaptability. Hydraulic systems are prone to freezing, equipment starts with difficulty, and operating efficiency is low. In extremely cold conditions, the fluidity of hydraulic oil in traditional equipment decreases significantly or even solidifies, causing the hydraulic system to malfunction and directly affecting the continuity of snowplowing operations. Furthermore, low temperatures can easily lead to problems such as difficulty starting the engine and battery performance degradation, further exacerbating the equipment's reliability issues. This solution achieves a systemic improvement through an antifreeze protection unit. The electric heating element and antifreeze circulation system work together to ensure the hydraulic system maintains normal operating temperature even at -30℃. The thermal insulation layer effectively reduces heat loss, ensuring the hydraulic oil fluidity meets standards. The antifreeze circulation system dynamically regulates the coolant temperature, avoiding the risk of localized freezing, significantly improving the equipment's adaptability to extremely cold conditions, ensuring the continuous and stable operation of the hydraulic system, fundamentally solving the core problem of low operating efficiency in low-temperature environments for traditional equipment, while extending equipment lifespan and reducing maintenance costs. 2. Existing snowplow loaders have significant shortcomings in terms of operational flexibility and safety. Work path planning relies heavily on human experience, environmental perception is weak, and emergency response capabilities are limited. Traditional equipment lacks real-time environmental monitoring and intelligent decision-making capabilities, requiring operators to rely on experience to judge snow removal paths, which can easily lead to accidents due to limited visibility or misjudgment. Furthermore, the equipment has poor adaptability to complex road conditions and struggles to cope with emergencies. This solution achieves a systematic improvement through central control and operation modules, as well as safety and auxiliary modules. The panoramic monitoring unit, equipped with a 360° panoramic camera and infrared night vision device, constructs a blind-spot-free working field of view, supporting nighttime and low-visibility environments. The intelligent control unit integrates a PLC controller and a 5G communication module to achieve automated snow removal path planning and remote monitoring, reducing human error. The environmental perception unit, through lidar and GPS positioning modules, monitors road conditions and equipment location in real time, providing precise navigation assistance, significantly improving operational flexibility and safety, and realizing a shift from experience-driven to intelligent decision-driven operation. Simultaneously, through the synergistic effect of the anti-freeze protection unit and lighting warning unit, a comprehensive safety protection system is constructed, effectively reducing operational risks and improving emergency response capabilities. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 The diagram shown is a first three-dimensional structural schematic of a reamer-type snowplow loader according to the present invention; Figure 2 The diagram shown is a second three-dimensional structural schematic of a reamer-type snowplow loader according to the present invention; Figure 3 The diagram shown is a partial three-dimensional structural schematic of a reamer-type snowplow loader according to the present invention; Figure 4The diagram shows the equipment preparation and positioning process of a loading method for a cutter-type snow loader according to the present invention. Figure 5 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the snow handling and storage process of a reamer-type snow loader according to the present invention. Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Loader body; 2. Rotating mechanism; 3. Fixing mechanism; 4. Connecting platform; 5. Control room; 6. Snow removal structure; 7. Snow storage mechanism. Detailed Implementation
[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0019] Please see Figure 1-3 The present invention provides an embodiment of a reamer-type snow loader, comprising a loader body 1, a rotating mechanism 2, a fixing mechanism 3, a connecting platform 4, a control room 5, a snow shoveling structure 6, and a snow storage mechanism 7. The rotating mechanism 2 is provided on the top surface of the loader body 1, and the fixing mechanism 3 is provided on both sides of the loader body 1. The connecting platform 4 is provided on the top surface of the rotating mechanism 2. The control room 5 is provided at one end of the connecting platform 4, and the snow shoveling structure 6 is provided at the other end of the connecting platform 4. The snow storage mechanism 7 is provided at one end of the snow shoveling structure 6.
[0020] The rotating mechanism 2 drives the connecting platform 4 to rotate. The fixing mechanism 3 fixes the loader body 1 when it reaches the fixed working location. The connecting platform 4 connects the control room 5 and the snow-shoveling structure 6. The control room 5 allows the operator to control the snow-shoveling structure 6. The snow-shoveling structure 6 processes the snow on the ground. The snow storage mechanism 7 stores the collected snow.
[0021] Preferably, a cutter-type snow loader also includes the following modules: Angled shovel head module: used for efficient shoveling and initial processing of snow accumulation; Conveying and collecting module: used to convey snow from the shovel head to the snow storage device; Rotation and support module: used to switch the direction of the shovel head and stabilize the overall structure; Central control and operation module: used for operator monitoring and intelligent equipment control; Safety and Auxiliary Module: Used to ensure the safe operation of equipment and the safety of personnel.
[0022] Preferably, the angled shovel head module includes: A11: Adaptive cutting unit, including nano-coated alloy blades, dynamic pressure sensors, and hydraulic floating cylinders, automatically adjusts blade pressure according to snow quality to prevent over-compacting of hard snow on the ground; A12: Snow-shoveling unit, including a spiral shovel assembly, a carbon fiber drive shaft, and a snow-blocking grid, is used to push snow into the conveyor belt by rotating the shovel, and the grid prevents large snow chunks from clogging the belt; A13: Shovel head attitude adjustment unit, including gyroscope angle controller, electromagnetic damper and snow overflow deflector, used to adjust the shovel head angle in real time, and the deflector prevents snow from overflowing from the side.
[0023] Preferably, the conveying and collecting module includes: A21: Variable angle conveyor unit, including modular conveyor belt, hydraulic lifting support and intelligent speed-regulating motor, for stepless adjustment of the conveyor belt tilt angle from 0-45° to adapt to different snow unloading heights; A22: Intelligent snowfall monitoring unit, including a laser rangefinder, flow meter, and AI algorithm control module, is used to monitor snowfall in real time and automatically adjust the delivery speed to prevent overload; A23: Snow storage unit docking unit, including magnetic quick connector, sealing rubber ring and guide rail, for quick and seamless docking with snow storage unit to prevent snow leakage.
[0024] Preferably, the rotation and support module includes: A31: 360° rotating connection unit, including high-precision crossed roller bearings, a hydraulic motor, and a dustproof sealing system, is used to achieve precise 360° rotation of the shovel head to adapt to multi-directional snow removal needs; A32: Crossbeam anti-torsional support unit, including carbon fiber composite crossbeam, hydraulic shock absorber and anti-torsional triangular bracket, is used to enhance the torsional strength of the crossbeam and reduce the impact of operational vibration on the equipment; A33: Direction locking unit, including electromagnetic locking device, position encoder and manual emergency release valve, used to lock the direction of the shovel head during operation and can be quickly unlocked in an emergency.
[0025] As a preferred option, the central control and operation module includes: A41: Panoramic monitoring unit, including a 360° panoramic camera, infrared night vision device, and anti-fog glass, to provide a blind-spot-free working view and support nighttime operations; A42: Intelligent control unit, including PLC controller, touch screen operation panel and 5G communication module, used to realize automated snow removal path planning and remote monitoring; A43: Environmental sensing unit, including lidar, temperature sensor and GPS positioning module, used to monitor road conditions and equipment location in real time and provide navigation assistance.
[0026] As a preferred option, the safety and assistance module includes: A51: Antifreeze protection unit, including electric heating element, thermal insulation layer and antifreeze circulation system, is used to prevent equipment from freezing in low temperature environments and ensure the normal operation of hydraulic system; A52: Illuminated warning unit, including LED matrix headlights, high-brightness warning lights and reflective marking strips, to improve work safety at night and in low-visibility environments; A53: Emergency braking unit, including hydraulic disc brake, manual emergency brake valve and audible and visual alarm, used to quickly stop equipment operation and issue warning signals in emergency situations.
[0027] Please see Figure 4-5 In this embodiment, a loading method for a reamer snowplow loader includes the following steps: S11: Perform equipment initialization, precise positioning, and multi-system coordination preparation for the cutter snow loader to ensure a safe and controllable working environment. S12: Performs fully automated operations from efficient snow removal and intelligent transportation to safe storage, ensuring the efficient and stable completion of snow removal tasks.
[0028] Preferably, the equipment preparation and positioning process includes the following steps: S21: The hydraulic system is preheated to a working temperature of -30℃ using electric heating elements and an antifreeze circulation system, and the hydraulic oil fluidity is tested to ensure it meets the standards under low-temperature conditions; S22: Turn on the LED matrix headlights to 12,000 lumens brightness, calibrate the reflective marking strip to a 45° angle with the horizontal plane, and ensure the warning light strip is visible from 300 meters away; S23: When the hydraulic outriggers extend to the ground and contact the ground pressure sensor, it shows 2.5MPa, forming a four-point support structure. The lateral offset of the loader body 1 is detected to be ≤5mm. S24: The position encoder records the initial angle of the 360° rotating connection unit as 0°, with an error range of ≤0.1°, and establishes a rotating coordinate system reference; S25: Establishes a real-time data transmission channel with a latency of ≤50ms by completing two-way authentication with the operator's smart terminal through the 5G communication module; S26: The 360° panoramic camera generates a real-time environmental map with a resolution of 1280×720, and the infrared night vision device automatically switches to night mode to enhance low-light imaging; S27: The laser rangefinder sensor has completed zero-point calibration, the flow meter has set its initial threshold to 500 m³ / h, and the snowfall monitoring accuracy is ±2%. S28: The magnetic quick connector automatically adsorbs the end of the conveyor belt; the guide rail guides the snow storage box with a positioning error ≤3mm; and the compression of the sealing rubber ring is controlled at 15%. S29: The lidar scans the work area to generate a 3D point cloud map, and the GPS positioning module acquires centimeter-level positioning data and updates it to the intelligent control unit.
[0029] Preferably, the snow handling and storage process includes the following steps: S31: The gyroscope angle controller adjusts the angled shovel head to a 25° angle with the ground, and the electromagnetic damper maintains angle stability with an error ≤0.3°; S32: The spiral reamer assembly rotates at 300 rpm, the carbon fiber drive shaft torque output is maintained at 800 N·m, and the anti-snow grid vibration frequency is set to 50 Hz; S33: The hydraulic lifting support automatically adjusts the conveyor belt tilt angle to 35° according to the height of the snow storage mechanism 7, ensuring uninterrupted snow flow. S34: The AI algorithm control module adjusts the conveyor belt speed in real time based on laser ranging data, and automatically triggers a deceleration protection mechanism when the snow volume exceeds the threshold. S35: The vibration sensor continuously monitors the grid vibration amplitude. When abnormal blockage is detected, it initiates reverse rotation for 10 seconds for self-cleaning. S36: After the snow-shoveling direction is stable, the electromagnetic locking device automatically starts, and the position encoder confirms that the locking angle error is ≤0.2°; S37: The hydraulic disc brake pressure value is displayed in real time on the control panel; the manual emergency brake valve is marked with a red indicator and equipped with a protective cover to prevent accidental activation. S38: The infrared night vision device automatically enhances image contrast and can clearly identify snow surface boundaries even in environments with light intensity ≤5 lux. S39: When the snow storage mechanism 7 reaches 95% capacity, the audible and visual alarm triggers a level three alarm, and the intelligent control unit automatically plans the snow unloading path.
[0030] Example 1 Background: Traditional snowplow loaders suffer from core defects in extremely cold environments, such as hydraulic system freezing, reliance on manual experience for operation paths, and weak environmental perception. This solution addresses three major pain points—insufficient low-temperature adaptability, poor operational flexibility, and weak safety protection—through modular and innovative design. It achieves intelligent upgrades throughout the entire process, from equipment initialization to snow storage, and is particularly suitable for snow removal operations in high-requirement scenarios such as airport runways and highways.
[0031] Implementation steps: S41: Activate the antifreeze protection unit. The electric heating element and the antifreeze circulation system work together to ensure that the hydraulic system maintains normal operating temperature in an environment of -30℃. S42: LED matrix headlights with a brightness of 12,000 lumens, and reflective markings at a 45° angle to ensure visibility at a distance of 300 meters; S43: The hydraulic outriggers form a four-point support structure, with lateral offset controlled within ≤5mm; S44: The position encoder establishes a rotating coordinate system reference with an error ≤ 0.1°; The S45:5G communication module enables real-time data transmission with a latency of ≤50ms; S46: A panoramic camera generates a 1280×720 environmental map, and a LiDAR system constructs a 3D point cloud model; S47: Zero-point calibration of the laser rangefinder sensor; flow meter threshold set to 500 m³ / h. S48: The magnetic connector achieves a positioning error of ≤3mm and a sealing ring compression of 15%; S49: The GPS module acquires centimeter-level positioning information and synchronizes it to the intelligent control unit; S410: The gyroscope controller maintains a 25° operating angle with an error ≤0.3°; S411: The spiral reamer operates at 300 rpm, with a torque output of 800 N·m; S412: The hydraulic support automatically adjusts to a 35° tilt angle to ensure continuous snow flow; S413: AI algorithm adjusts conveyor belt speed in real time based on laser data; S414: Vibration sensor triggers reverse rotation self-cleaning mechanism; S415: The electromagnetic locking device ensures an angle error ≤ 0.2°; S416: Real-time display of hydraulic disc brake pressure, equipped with a protective cover to prevent accidental activation; S417: Infrared night vision device automatically enhances image contrast, supporting operation in environments with a contrast of ≤5 lux; S418: Triggers a Level 3 alarm and plans a snow unloading route when the snow storage capacity reaches 95%.
[0032] Data comparison table: The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
Claims
1. A cutterhead snow loader; characterized in that: It includes a loader body (1), a rotating mechanism (2), a fixing mechanism (3), a connecting platform (4), a control room (5), a snow-shoveling structure (6), and a snow storage mechanism (7). The rotating mechanism (2) is provided on the top surface of the loader body (1), and the fixing mechanism (3) is provided on both sides of the loader body (1). The connecting platform (4) is provided on the top surface of the rotating mechanism (2). The control room (5) is provided at one end of the connecting platform (4), and the snow-shoveling structure (6) is provided at the other end of the connecting platform (4). The snow storage mechanism (7) is provided at one end of the snow-shoveling structure (6).
2. A cutter-type snow loader according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cutter-type snow loader also includes the following modules: Angled shovel head module: used for efficient shoveling and initial processing of snow accumulation; Conveying and collecting module: used to convey snow from the shovel head to the snow storage device; Rotation and support module: used to switch the direction of the shovel head and stabilize the overall structure; Central control and operation module: used for operator monitoring and intelligent equipment control; Safety and Auxiliary Module: Used to ensure the safe operation of equipment and the safety of personnel.
3. A cutter-type snow loader according to claim 2, characterized in that: The angled shovel head module includes: A11: Adaptive cutting unit, including nano-coated alloy blades, dynamic pressure sensors, and hydraulic floating cylinders, automatically adjusts blade pressure according to snow quality to prevent over-compacting of hard snow on the ground; A12: Snow-shoveling unit, including a spiral shovel assembly, a carbon fiber drive shaft, and a snow-blocking grid, is used to push snow into the conveyor belt by rotating the shovel, and the grid prevents large snow chunks from clogging the belt; A13: Shovel head attitude adjustment unit, including gyroscope angle controller, electromagnetic damper and snow overflow deflector, is used to adjust the shovel head angle in real time, and the deflector prevents snow from overflowing from the side.
4. A cutter-type snow loader according to claim 2, characterized in that: The delivery and collection module includes: A21: Variable angle conveyor unit, including modular conveyor belt, hydraulic lifting support and intelligent speed-regulating motor, for stepless adjustment of the conveyor belt tilt angle from 0-45° to adapt to different snow unloading heights; A22: Intelligent snowfall monitoring unit, including a laser rangefinder, flow meter, and AI algorithm control module, is used to monitor snowfall in real time and automatically adjust the delivery speed to prevent overload; A23: Snow storage unit docking unit, including magnetic quick connector, sealing rubber ring and guide rail, for quick and seamless docking with snow storage unit to prevent snow leakage.
5. A cutter-type snow loader according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotation and support module includes: A31: 360° rotating connection unit, including high-precision crossed roller bearings, a hydraulic motor, and a dustproof sealing system, is used to achieve precise 360° rotation of the shovel head to adapt to multi-directional snow removal needs; A32: Crossbeam anti-torsional support unit, including carbon fiber composite crossbeam, hydraulic shock absorber and anti-torsional triangular bracket, is used to enhance the torsional strength of the crossbeam and reduce the impact of operational vibration on the equipment; A33: Direction locking unit, including electromagnetic locking device, position encoder and manual emergency release valve, is used to lock the direction of the shovel head during operation and can be quickly unlocked in an emergency.
6. A cutter-type snow loader according to claim 2, characterized in that: The central control and operation module includes: A41: Panoramic monitoring unit, including a 360° panoramic camera, infrared night vision device, and anti-fog glass, to provide a blind-spot-free working view and support nighttime operations; A42: Intelligent control unit, including PLC controller, touch screen operation panel and 5G communication module, used to realize automated snow removal path planning and remote monitoring; A43: Environmental sensing unit, including lidar, temperature sensor and GPS positioning module, used to monitor road conditions and equipment location in real time and provide navigation assistance.
7. A cutter-type snow loader according to claim 2, characterized in that: The safety and assistance module includes: A51: Antifreeze protection unit, including electric heating element, thermal insulation layer and antifreeze circulation system, is used to prevent equipment from freezing in low temperature environments and ensure the normal operation of hydraulic system; A52: Illuminated warning unit, including LED matrix headlights, high-brightness warning lights and reflective marking strips, to improve work safety at night and in low-visibility environments; A53: Emergency braking unit, including hydraulic disc brake, manual emergency brake valve and audible and visual alarm, used to quickly stop equipment operation and issue warning signals in emergency situations.
8. A cutter-type snow loader according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that: A loading method for a cutter-type snow loader includes the following steps: S11: Perform equipment initialization, precise positioning, and multi-system coordination preparation for the cutter snow loader to ensure a safe and controllable working environment. S12: Performs fully automated operations from efficient snow removal and intelligent transportation to safe storage, ensuring the efficient and stable completion of snow removal tasks.
9. A loading method for a cutter-type snow loader according to claim 8, characterized in that: The equipment preparation and positioning process includes the following steps: S21: The hydraulic system is preheated to a working temperature of -30℃ using electric heating elements and an antifreeze circulation system, and the hydraulic oil fluidity is tested to ensure it meets the standards under low-temperature conditions; S22: Turn on the LED matrix headlights to 12,000 lumens brightness, calibrate the reflective marking strip to a 45° angle with the horizontal plane, and ensure the warning light strip is visible from 300 meters away; S23: The hydraulic outriggers extend to the ground and contact the ground pressure sensor, which displays 2.5 MPa, forming a four-point support structure. The lateral offset of the loader body (1) is detected to be ≤5 mm. S24: The position encoder records the initial angle of the 360° rotating connection unit as 0°, with an error range of ≤0.1°, and establishes a rotating coordinate system reference; S25: Establishes a real-time data transmission channel with a latency of ≤50ms by completing two-way authentication with the operator's smart terminal through the 5G communication module; S26: The 360° panoramic camera generates a real-time environmental map with a resolution of 1280×720, and the infrared night vision device automatically switches to night mode to enhance low-light imaging; S27: The laser rangefinder sensor has completed zero-point calibration, the flow meter has set its initial threshold to 500 m³ / h, and the snowfall monitoring accuracy is ±2%. S28: The magnetic quick connector automatically adsorbs the end of the conveyor belt; the guide rail guides the snow storage box with a positioning error ≤3mm; and the compression of the sealing rubber ring is controlled at 15%. S29: The lidar scans the work area to generate a 3D point cloud map, and the GPS positioning module acquires centimeter-level positioning data and updates it to the intelligent control unit.
10. A loading method for a cutter-type snow loader according to claim 8, characterized in that: The following steps are included in the snow handling and storage process: S31: The gyroscope angle controller adjusts the angled shovel head to a 25° angle with the ground, and the electromagnetic damper maintains angle stability with an error ≤0.3°; S32: The spiral reamer assembly rotates at 300 rpm, the carbon fiber drive shaft torque output is maintained at 800 N·m, and the anti-snow grid vibration frequency is set to 50 Hz; S33: The hydraulic lifting support automatically adjusts the conveyor belt tilt angle to 35° according to the height of the snow storage mechanism (7) to detect the continuous and uninterrupted snow flow; S34: The AI algorithm control module adjusts the conveyor belt speed in real time based on laser ranging data, and automatically triggers a deceleration protection mechanism when the snow volume exceeds the threshold. S35: The vibration sensor continuously monitors the grid vibration amplitude. When abnormal blockage is detected, it initiates reverse rotation for 10 seconds for self-cleaning. S36: After the snow-shoveling direction is stable, the electromagnetic locking device automatically starts, and the position encoder confirms that the locking angle error is ≤0.2°; S37: The hydraulic disc brake pressure value is displayed in real time on the control panel; the manual emergency brake valve is marked with a red indicator and equipped with a protective cover to prevent accidental activation. S38: The infrared night vision device automatically enhances image contrast and can clearly identify snow surface boundaries even in environments with light intensity ≤5 lux. S39: When the snow storage mechanism (7) reaches 95% capacity, the sound and light alarm triggers a level 3 alarm, and the intelligent control unit automatically plans the snow unloading path.