Novel double-rotation single-axle steel mill vehicle chassis structure and unmanned steel mill vehicle

Through the new double-rotary single-bridge chassis structure, the problems of limited steering angle and high cost of existing steel mills are solved, and flexible turns on narrow roads and suitable for small carrying capacity scenarios are achieved, while reducing production costs.

CN222538883UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-28ANDERSEN (XIAMEN) AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423050758.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-11
Publication Date
2025-02-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-11

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Technical Problem

The steering angle of the steering bridge structure of existing steel mills is limited and the control accuracy is insufficient, making it difficult to meet the demand for flexible turning on narrow roads. At the same time, the traditional five-axis chassis is too expensive in scenarios with small carrying capacity requirements.

Method used

The new double-rotary single-bridge chassis structure is adopted to achieve more precise steering angle control and smaller turning radius through the combination of chassis frame, slewing device, axle and saddle, while reducing the number of axles to reduce production costs.

Benefits of technology

It realizes safe and flexible turn of steel mill cars on narrow roads, is suitable for scenarios with smaller carrying capacity requirements, and reduces the production cost of chassis structures.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a novel double-rotation single-axle steel mill vehicle chassis structure and an unmanned steel mill vehicle, the double-rotation single-axle steel mill vehicle chassis structure comprises a chassis frame, a rotation device, an axle and a saddle; a saddle is arranged on the upper side of the chassis frame, and two rotating devices are distributed on the lower side of the chassis frame. Axles are arranged at the bottom of the slewing device; the saddle is used for fixing steel; the driving rotation device can drive the axle to steer. According to the novel double-rotation single-bridge steel mill vehicle chassis structure disclosed by the utility model, a steel mill vehicle can safely run and flexibly turn on a narrow road with a smaller turning radius; and the device can be suitable for steel mill carrying scenes with low carrying capacity requirements.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of steel mill vehicles, in particular to a novel double-rotating single-bridge steel mill vehicle chassis structure and an unmanned steel mill vehicle. Background Art

[0002] Steel mill vehicles are special vehicles used in the internal and external transportation process of steel mills, mainly used to transport various steel materials, such as steel billets, steel coils, etc. Most of the existing steel mill vehicles are shown in the scheme disclosed in the Chinese patent with publication number CN219687171U and the name of a multi-in-one steel coil special vehicle chassis. Its steering generally adopts a traditional steering axle structure, and the steering angle of the traditional steering axle structure is limited and the steering angle control accuracy is insufficient. When the road in the operation scene of the steel mill vehicle is relatively narrow and steering is inconvenient, the use of traditional steering axles cannot meet the use requirements of the steel mill vehicle in operating scenes that require high control of steering angles and steering accuracy. In addition, for use scenarios with lower carrying capacity requirements, if a five-axle chassis such as the one disclosed in the Chinese patent with publication number CN219687171U and the name of a multi-in-one steel coil special vehicle chassis is adopted, it also leads to an increase in the cost of construction. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a new double-rotating single-bridge steel mill vehicle chassis structure and an unmanned steel mill vehicle. The new double-rotating single-bridge steel mill vehicle chassis structure includes a chassis frame, a rotating device, an axle and a saddle, wherein:

[0004] The upper side of the chassis frame is provided with a saddle, and the lower side is provided with two rotating devices; each rotating device has an axle at the bottom;

[0005] The saddle is used to fix the steel;

[0006] Driving the slewing device can drive the axle to turn.

[0007] Preferably, oil cylinders are respectively provided on both sides of the input end of the rotary device; the output end of the rotary device is connected to an axle;

[0008] The oil cylinder drives the input end of the rotary device to rotate, thereby driving the output end of the rotary device to drive a connected axle to turn.

[0009] Preferably, the side wall of the slewing device is connected to the axle via a leaf spring suspension.

[0010] Preferably, the side wall of the rotating device is provided with an extension plate; the leaf spring suspension is connected to the rotating device via an extension plate respectively;

[0011] The lower side of the extension plate is hinged to one end of the push rod; the other end of the push rod is hinged to the axle.

[0012] Preferably, the chassis frame is provided with a cab installation area; the cab installation area is used for detachable connection with the cab.

[0013] Preferably, a baffle is provided between the cab mounting area and the saddle.

[0014] The utility model also provides an unmanned steel mill vehicle, which adopts any of the above-mentioned novel double-rotating single-bridge steel mill vehicle chassis structures.

[0015] Preferably, it also includes a cab; the chassis frame is provided with a cab installation area; the cab is detachably connected to the cab installation area.

[0016] The novel double-rotating single-bridge steel mill vehicle chassis structure provided by the utility model can enable the steel mill vehicle to drive safely and turn flexibly on a narrow road with a small turning radius; and can be suitable for steel mill transportation scenarios with smaller carrying capacity requirements. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 A side view of an unmanned steel mill vehicle provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 A top view of the chassis structure of a new double-swing single-bridge steel mill vehicle provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] Among them: 10, chassis frame; 11, slewing device; 111, extension plate; 112, push rod; 12, axle; 13, saddle; 14, cylinder; 15, leaf spring suspension; 17, cab installation area; 18, cab; 19, baffle; 20, steel coil. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] In order to make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects achieved by the present invention easy to understand, the present invention is further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments. However, the following embodiments are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments in the implementation mode, other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work all belong to the protection scope of the present invention. The experimental methods in the following embodiments are conventional methods unless otherwise specified. The materials, reagents, etc. used in the following embodiments are all commercially available unless otherwise specified.

[0021] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", "front end", "rear end", "two ends", "one end", "the other end" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and 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 orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0022] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "provided with", "connected", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0023] The utility model provides a new double-rotating single-bridge steel mill vehicle chassis structure and an unmanned steel mill vehicle. The new double-rotating single-bridge steel mill vehicle chassis structure includes a chassis frame 10, a rotating device 11, an axle 12 and a saddle 13, wherein:

[0024] The chassis frame 10 is provided with a saddle 13 on the upper side and two rotating devices 11 on the lower side; each of the rotating devices 11 has an axle 12 at the bottom;

[0025] The saddle 13 is used to fix the steel;

[0026] Driving the rotating device 11 can drive the axle 12 to turn.

[0027] In specific implementation, the new double-swing single-bridge steel mill vehicle chassis structure includes a chassis frame 10, a swing device 11, an axle 12 and a saddle 13, wherein:

[0028] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, a saddle 13 is provided on the upper side of the chassis frame 10, and the saddle 13 is used to fix the steel; Figure 1 As shown, the saddle 13 is provided with a plurality of grooves for fixing the steel coil 20; the saddle 13 includes but is not limited to using an existing steel coil fixing saddle, which will not be described in detail here;

[0029] Two rotating devices 11 are distributed on the lower side of the chassis frame 10; an axle 12 is provided at the bottom of each rotating device 11; the rotating device 11 includes but is not limited to the use of a rotating bearing; an axle 12 is provided at the bottom of the output end of the rotating device 11; a driving device is provided at the input end of the rotating device 11, and the driving device includes but is not limited to a motor, a cylinder, an oil cylinder, etc.; the driving device drives the input end of the rotating device 11 to rotate, thereby driving the output end of the rotating device 11 to rotate, thereby driving the axle 12 connected to the output end to rotate to achieve steering; one or more of the axles 12 are drive axle structures to drive the vehicle to travel.

[0030] The new double-rotating single-bridge steel mill vehicle chassis structure provided in this embodiment replaces the traditional steering axle structure with a rotating device 11, and can perform more precise steering angle control when turning; through the structure of the cooperation of the two rotating devices 11, the turning radius can be reduced when turning, thereby ensuring that the vehicle can turn safely in narrow roads in the operating scenario; and, through the single axle 12 at the bottom of the rotating device 11, the number of axles 12 is reduced compared to the structure with multiple axles, thereby reducing the production cost of the chassis structure. The new double-rotating single-bridge steel mill vehicle chassis structure provided in this embodiment of the utility model can enable the steel mill vehicle to drive safely and turn flexibly on narrow roads with a small turning radius; it can be used in steel mill transportation scenarios with smaller carrying capacity requirements.

[0031] Furthermore, oil cylinders 14 are respectively provided on both sides of the input end of the rotating device 11; the output end of the rotating device 11 is connected to an axle 12;

[0032] The oil cylinder 14 drives the input end of the rotating device 11 to rotate, thereby driving the output end of the rotating device 11 to drive a connected axle 12 to turn.

[0033] When implementing it, Figure 2 As shown, oil cylinders 14 are provided on both sides of the input end of the rotary device 11; the output end of the rotary device 11 is connected to an axle 12; the oil cylinder 14 drives the input end of the rotary device 11 to rotate, thereby driving the output end of the rotary device 11 to drive the connected axle 12 to turn. The structure using the oil cylinder can provide greater power than a drive device such as a motor; and the steering angle can be accurately controlled by adjusting the oil pressure, the response speed is fast, and the durability is good.

[0034] Furthermore, the side wall of the slewing device 11 is connected to the axle 12 via a leaf spring suspension 15 .

[0035] Furthermore, the side wall of the rotating device 11 is provided with an extension plate 111; the leaf spring suspension 15 is connected to the rotating device 11 through an extension plate 111 respectively;

[0036] The lower side of the extension plate 111 is hinged to one end of a push rod 112 ; the other end of the push rod 112 is hinged to the axle 12 .

[0037] When implementing it, Figure 1 As shown, an extension plate 111 is provided downwardly on the side wall of the rotating device 11; both ends of the leaf spring suspension 15 are connected to the side wall of the rotating device 11 through an extension plate 111;

[0038] The lower side of at least one extension plate 111 is hinged to one end of a push rod 112 ; the other end of the push rod 112 is hinged to the axle 12 .

[0039] In this embodiment, the structure in which the leaf spring suspension 15 is combined with the extension plate 111, the push rod 112 and the axle 12 can limit the movement of the leaf spring suspension 15 in the longitudinal direction of the axle 12, making the steering control more stable and safe.

[0040] Furthermore, the chassis frame 10 is provided with a cab installation area 17 ; the cab installation area 17 is used for detachably connecting with the cab 18 .

[0041] When implementing it, Figure 1 As shown, the chassis frame 10 is provided with a cab installation area 17; a mounting structure for mounting a cab 18 is provided in the cab installation area 17; and a detachable connection with the cab 18 is achieved through the mounting structure. The mounting structure includes but is not limited to detachable connection structures such as bolts.

[0042] Preferably, the installation structure of the cab installation area 17 is a twist-lock structure (not marked in the figure), and the cab 18 is detachably installed on the cab installation area 17 through the twist-lock structure; the twist-lock structure is an existing quick-release structure and will not be described in detail here.

[0043] Most of the existing unmanned vehicles are without a cab, or the cab is fixedly installed, and the user cannot install the cab according to actual use needs. In this embodiment, by designing the cab 18 as a detachable structure, the user can install the cab according to actual use needs, which can meet more user needs.

[0044] Furthermore, a baffle 19 is provided between the cab installation area 17 and the saddle 13 .

[0045] When implementing it, Figure 1 As shown, a baffle 19 is provided between the cab installation area 17 and the saddle 13. When the steel coil 20 falls off due to emergency braking, the baffle 19 can prevent the steel coil 20 from moving toward the cab installation area 17, thereby ensuring the personal safety of the driver in the cab 18.

[0046] The utility model also provides an unmanned steel mill vehicle, which adopts any of the above-mentioned novel double-rotating single-bridge steel mill vehicle chassis structures.

[0047] Furthermore, it also includes a cab 18 ; the chassis frame 10 is provided with a cab installation area 17 ; the cab 18 is detachably connected to the cab installation area 17 .

[0048] The unmanned steel mill transport vehicle is equipped with a self-driving device; the self-driving device is an existing unmanned vehicle self-driving system and a whole vehicle VCU, and the self-driving device is connected to the braking system on the vehicle, the drive of the slewing device 11, the vehicle drive device (drive motor, drive axle, steering drive axle, etc.), battery module, sensor system, etc.; the sensor system is usually arranged around the body of the unmanned steel mill transport vehicle or in the vehicle operation area, and the sensor system settings include but are not limited to laser sensors, visual sensors, etc.; the braking system is not limited to the use of existing air compression braking systems, hydraulic braking systems, etc.; the self-driving device can also receive GPS positioning information to realize vehicle positioning; the self-driving device receives and processes the signals from the sensor system and / or positioning GPS, and controls the drive and braking systems of the vehicle drive device, steering axle and / or slewing support device 126 to start or stop, steer, brake, etc. as needed; controlling the vehicle driving according to the set program by the unmanned vehicle self-driving system and the whole vehicle VCU is a common technical means in this field and will not be repeated here.

[0049] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A new type of double-swing single-bridge steel mill vehicle chassis structure, characterized by: It comprises a chassis frame (10), a slewing device (11), an axle (12) and a saddle (13), wherein: The chassis frame (10) has a saddle (13) on the upper side and two rotating devices (11) on the lower side; each rotating device (11) has an axle (12) at the bottom. The saddle (13) is used to fix the steel; Driving the rotating device (11) can drive the axle (12) to turn.

2. The new double-swing single-bridge steel mill vehicle chassis structure according to claim 1 is characterized by: Oil cylinders (14) are respectively provided on both sides of the input end of the rotating device (11); the output end of the rotating device (11) is connected to an axle (12); The oil cylinder (14) drives the input end of the rotary device (11) to rotate, thereby driving the output end of the rotary device (11) to drive a connected axle (12) to turn.

3. The new double-swing single-bridge steel mill vehicle chassis structure according to claim 1 is characterized by: The side wall of the slewing device (11) is connected to the axle (12) via a leaf spring suspension (15).

4. The new double-swing single-bridge steel mill vehicle chassis structure according to claim 3 is characterized by: The side wall of the rotating device (11) is provided with an extension plate (111); the leaf spring suspension (15) is connected to the rotating device (11) via an extension plate (111); The lower side of the extension plate (111) is hinged to one end of a push rod (112); the other end of the push rod (112) is hinged to the axle (12).

5. The new double-swing single-bridge steel mill vehicle chassis structure according to claim 1 is characterized by: The chassis frame (10) is provided with a cab installation area (17); the cab installation area (17) is used for detachably connecting with the cab (18).

6. The new double-swing single-bridge steel mill vehicle chassis structure according to claim 5 is characterized by: A baffle (19) is provided between the cab installation area (17) and the saddle (13).

7. An unmanned steel mill vehicle, characterized in that: A new double-rotating single-bridge steel mill vehicle chassis structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 6 is adopted.

8. The unmanned steel mill vehicle according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes a cab (18); the chassis frame (10) is provided with a cab installation area (17); and the cab (18) is detachably connected to the cab installation area (17).

Citation Information

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  • All-in-one vehicle chassis special for steel coils

    CN219687171U