Intelligent automatic alignment top loading rotary crane connecting pipe
By designing intelligent automatic alignment top loading rotary crane pipe, using visual positioning and automatic control technology, the problems of traditional crane pipe control difficulties and low alignment accuracy are solved, and the function of automatically inserting the tank port of the tank truck is realized, improving loading and unloading efficiency and safety.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421719462.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-19
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-07-19
AI Technical Summary
Traditional crane pipes have problems with difficulty in control and low alignment accuracy, and cannot be automatically inserted into the tank tank mouth.
An intelligent automatic alignment top loading rotary crane pipe is designed, including columns, inner arms, outer arms, vertical pipes, transverse track frames, vertical moving frames, rotating mechanisms, lifting mechanisms, visual positioning cameras and explosion-proof electrical control boxes. The automatic insertion of the vertical pipe is achieved through visual positioning and automatic control.
It solves the problems of difficulty in controlling traditional crane pipes and low alignment accuracy, realizes the function of automatically inserting into the tank port of the tank truck, and improves loading and unloading efficiency and safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of loading arms, and more specifically, to an intelligent automatic alignment top loading rotary loading arm. Background Art
[0002] At present, loading arms for trains, trucks, etc. have experienced a development process from manual operation to automatic operation. In the past and even now, traditional loading arms for loading are generally achieved by operators on-site with physical strength, which has a large labor intensity, and the working environment affects the health of operators and there are potential safety hazards; in the future, intelligent loading arm equipment is the development trend, and loading arms will develop towards intelligent loading arms that can identify the tank mouths of tank trucks, calibrate the coordinates of the tank mouths, and realize the whole process operation of loading and unloading tank trucks without manual intervention; therefore, there is a lack of an intelligent loading arm with a simple structure, convenient operation, and easy automatic alignment to solve the problems of complex structure, difficult control, and low alignment accuracy existing in traditional loading arms. Summary of the Utility Model
[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an intelligent automatic alignment top loading rotary loading arm, aiming to solve the problems of difficult control and low alignment accuracy in traditional loading arms in the prior art.
[0004] The intelligent automatic alignment top loading rotary loading arm of the utility model is realized as follows: it includes a column, an inner arm, an outer arm, and a vertical pipe. A connecting pipe is installed on the column, and the connecting pipe is connected to the inner arm through a first rotary joint. The inner arm and the outer arm are rotationally connected through a bending joint, and the outer arm and the vertical pipe are connected through a second rotary joint;
[0005] A horizontally arranged track frame is rotatably installed on the column. A vertically moving frame that reciprocates along the length direction of the horizontally arranged track frame is connected to the horizontally arranged track frame. A lifting mechanism for driving the vertical pipe to move up and down is installed on the vertically moving frame, and the lifting mechanism is connected to the vertical pipe. A rotating mechanism for driving the horizontally arranged track frame to rotate and swing along the circumferential direction of the column is connected to the column, and the rotating mechanism is in transmission connection with the horizontally arranged track frame. A visual positioning camera for automatically identifying the position of the tank mouth of the tank truck is arranged on the column, and the visual positioning camera is used to feed back the captured image of the tank mouth of the tank truck to an explosion-proof electric control box, and the explosion-proof electric control box adjusts the rotating mechanism and the lifting mechanism to automatically drive the vertical pipe to insert into the tank mouth of the tank truck;
[0006] The lifting mechanism includes a vertically electric track and a connecting rod. The vertically electric track is installed in the vertically moving frame, the connecting rod is installed on the vertically electric track, and the vertically electric track is connected to the vertical pipe through the connecting rod for driving the vertical pipe to move up and down;
[0007] A telescopic spring column arranged vertically is provided on the connecting rod. The telescopic spring column is arranged perpendicular to the connecting rod, and the bottom of the telescopic spring column is connected to the top of the vertical pipe.
[0008] A vertical relative interval is arranged between the vertical pipe and the vertical moving frame.
[0009] The transverse track frame is located above the inner arm and the outer arm.
[0010] A camera support is connected to the top of the column. The camera support is located above the transverse track frame. One end of the camera support is connected to the top of the column, and the other end of the camera support is connected with the vision positioning camera.
[0011] Further, the rotating mechanism includes a fixed frame and a first rotating motor. The first rotating motor is installed on the column through the fixed frame, and the first rotating motor is in transmission connection with the transverse track frame.
[0012] Further, a gear ring is provided on the transverse track frame. The transverse track frame is meshed with the first rotating motor through the gear ring. A horizontal electric track for driving the vertical moving frame to slide is provided on the transverse track frame, and the vertical moving frame is detachably connected to the horizontal electric track.
[0013] Further, a liquid receiving mechanism for receiving the leaked liquid of the vertical pipe is connected to the bottom of the vertical moving frame.
[0014] Further, the liquid receiving mechanism includes a second rotating motor, a transmission rod and a liquid receiving hopper. The second rotating motor is installed on the outer periphery of the vertical moving frame. The second rotating motor is connected with the liquid receiving hopper through the transmission rod. The liquid receiving hopper is exposed below the vertical moving frame. An auxiliary connecting sleeve is provided on the vertical moving frame, and the vertical moving frame is sleeved on the outer periphery of the transmission rod through the auxiliary connecting sleeve.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the intelligent automatic alignment top loading rotating loading arm provided by the utility model installs the transverse track frame and the vertical moving frame on the column, and then connects them to the vertical pipe through the lifting mechanism. The vision positioning camera is used to automatically identify the position of the tank truck manhole, so as to control the rotating mechanism to drive the transverse track frame to rotate circumferentially along the column through the explosion-proof electric control box, and then use the transverse track frame to drive the lifting mechanism in the vertical moving frame to drive the vertical pipe to move, so as to realize automatically driving the vertical pipe to insert into the tank truck manhole, solving the problems of difficult control and low alignment accuracy existing in the traditional loading arm; It also solves the problem that the traditional loading arm cannot be automatically inserted into the tank truck manhole. Description of the Drawings
[0016] Figure 1It is a schematic structural diagram of the working state of the intelligent automatic alignment top-loading rotary loading arm provided by the present utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 It is a front view structural schematic diagram of the intelligent automatic alignment top-loading rotary loading arm provided by the present utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 It is a side view structural schematic diagram of the intelligent automatic alignment top-loading rotary loading arm provided by the present utility model.
[0019] In the figure: column 10, horizontal track frame 20, vertical moving frame 30, rotating mechanism 40, lifting mechanism 50, visual positioning camera 60, explosion-proof electric control box 70, liquid receiving mechanism 80, connecting pipe 11, first rotary joint 12, inner arm 13, elbow joint 14, outer arm 15, second rotary joint 16, vertical pipe 17, gear ring 21, horizontal electric track 22, auxiliary connecting sleeve 31, fixing frame 41, first rotary motor 42, vertical electric track 51, connecting rod 52, telescopic spring column 53, camera support 61, second rotary motor 81, transmission rod 82, liquid receiving hopper 83. Specific embodiments
[0020] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present utility model clearer and more understandable, the present utility model will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present utility model and are not used to limit the present utility model.
[0021] The implementation of the present utility model will be described in detail below in conjunction with specific embodiments.
[0022] In the accompanying drawings of this embodiment, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components; in the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that if there are terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc. indicating the orientation or positional relationship, they are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. This is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms describing the positional relationship in the accompanying drawings are only for illustrative purposes and cannot be understood as a limitation of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0023] Refer to Figures 1-3 as shown, it is a preferred embodiment provided by the present utility model.
[0024] Intelligent automatic alignment top loading rotary loading arm, including a column 10, an inner arm 13, an outer arm 15 and a vertical pipe 17. A connecting pipe 11 is installed on the column 10, and the connecting pipe 11 is connected to the inner arm 13 through a first rotary joint 12. The inner arm 13 and the outer arm 15 are rotatably connected through a bending joint 14, and the outer arm 15 and the vertical pipe 17 are connected through a second rotary joint 16;
[0025] A horizontally moving track frame 20 arranged to rotate is installed on the column 10. A vertically moving frame 30 that reciprocates along the length direction of the horizontally moving track frame 20 is connected to the horizontally moving track frame 20. An elevating mechanism 50 that drives the vertical pipe 17 to move up and down is installed on the vertically moving frame 30. The elevating mechanism 50 is connected to the vertical pipe 17. A rotating mechanism 40 that drives the horizontally moving track frame 20 to rotate and swing along the circumferential direction of the column 10 is connected to the column 10. The rotating mechanism 40 is in transmission connection with the horizontally moving track frame 20. A visual positioning camera 60 for automatically identifying the position of the tank truck manhole is arranged on the column 10. The visual positioning camera 60 is used to feed back the captured image of the tank truck manhole to the explosion-proof electric control box 70. The explosion-proof electric control box 70 adjusts the rotating mechanism 40 and the elevating mechanism 50 to automatically drive the vertical pipe 17 to insert into the tank truck manhole.
[0026] For the intelligent automatic alignment top loading rotary loading arm provided above, the horizontally moving track frame 20 and the vertically moving frame 30 are installed on the column 10, and then connected to the vertical pipe 17 through the elevating mechanism 50. The position of the tank truck manhole is automatically identified by the visual positioning camera 60. Thus, the explosion-proof electric control box 70 controls the rotating mechanism 40 to drive the horizontally moving track frame 20 to rotate along the circumferential direction of the column 10, and then uses the horizontally moving track frame 20 to drive the elevating mechanism 50 in the vertically moving frame 30 to drive the vertical pipe 17 to move, so as to automatically drive the vertical pipe 17 to insert into the tank truck manhole, solving the problems of difficult control and low alignment accuracy existing in the traditional loading arm; it also solves the problem that the traditional loading arm cannot be automatically inserted into the tank truck manhole.
[0027] The rotating mechanism 40, the elevating mechanism 50, the visual positioning camera 60 and the liquid receiving mechanism 80 are respectively electrically connected to the explosion-proof electric control box 70.
[0028] In this embodiment, the rotating mechanism 40 includes a fixed frame 41 and a first rotating motor 42. The first rotating motor 42 is installed on the column 10 through the fixed frame 41, and the first rotating motor 42 is in transmission connection with the horizontally moving track frame 20. In this way, the first rotating motor 42 can be installed on the column 10 through the fixed frame 41, and the horizontally moving track frame 20 is driven to rotate along the circumferential direction of the column 10 with the column 10 as the fulcrum.
[0029] In this embodiment, a gear ring 21 is provided on the transverse rail frame 20. The transverse rail frame 20 is engaged with the first rotating motor 42 through the gear ring 21. A horizontal electric rail 22 for driving the vertical moving frame 30 to slide is provided on the transverse rail frame 20. The vertical moving frame 30 is detachably connected to the horizontal electric rail 22.
[0030] The transverse rail frame 20 is engaged with the first rotating motor 42 through the gear ring 21, so that the first rotating motor 42 can drive the transverse rail frame 20 to rotate circumferentially along the column 10;
[0031] The transverse rail frame 20 uses the horizontal electric rail 22 to drive the vertical moving frame 30 to reciprocate horizontally along the transverse rail frame 20.
[0032] In this embodiment, the lifting mechanism 50 includes a vertical electric rail 51 and a connecting rod 52. The vertical electric rail 51 is installed in the vertical moving frame 30. The connecting rod 52 is installed on the vertical electric rail 51. The vertical electric rail 51 is connected to the vertical pipe 17 through the connecting rod 52 for driving the vertical pipe 17 to move up and down.
[0033] The lifting mechanism 50 is connected to the vertical pipe 17 through the connecting rod 52, and uses the vertical electric rail 51 to drive the connecting rod 52 to drive the vertical pipe 17 to move up and down, so that the vertical pipe 17 can be automatically inserted into the tank mouth of the tank car, realizing the automatic management of the loading arm.
[0034] In this embodiment, a vertically arranged telescopic spring column 53 is provided on the connecting rod 52. The telescopic spring column 53 is vertically arranged perpendicular to the connecting rod 52. The bottom of the telescopic spring column 53 is connected to the top of the vertical pipe 17.
[0035] The connecting rod 52 can play a shock-absorbing role for the vertical pipe 17 during the movement and when inserted into the tank mouth of the tank car through the telescopic spring column 53.
[0036] In this embodiment, the vertical pipe 17 and the vertical moving frame 30 are arranged at a vertical relative interval; the transverse rail frame 20 is located above the inner arm 13 and the outer arm 15. In this way, it is possible to prevent the vertical moving frame 30 from colliding with the inner arm 13, the outer arm 15 or the vertical pipe 17.
[0037] In this embodiment, a camera support 61 is connected to the top of the column 10. The camera support 61 is located above the transverse rail frame 20. One end of the camera support 61 is connected to the top of the column 10, and the other end of the camera support 61 is connected with a visual positioning camera 60. In this way, neither the vertical moving frame 30 nor the transverse rail frame 20 will collide with the visual positioning camera 60 during the movement, and the camera support 61 can make the visual positioning camera 60 more easily and accurately identify the position of the tank mouth of the tank car.
[0038] In this embodiment, a liquid receiving mechanism 80 for receiving the leaked liquid from the vertical pipe 17 is connected to the bottom of the vertical moving frame 30. In this way, the liquid receiving mechanism 80 can receive the leaked liquid from the vertical pipe 17, improving the intelligent management of the loading arm.
[0039] In this embodiment, the liquid receiving mechanism 80 includes a second rotating motor 81, a transmission rod 82 and a liquid receiving hopper 83. The second rotating motor 81 is installed on the outer periphery of the vertical moving frame 30. The second rotating motor 81 is connected to the liquid receiving hopper 83 through the transmission rod 82. The liquid receiving hopper 83 is exposed below the vertical moving frame 30. An auxiliary connecting sleeve 31 is provided on the vertical moving frame 30. The vertical moving frame 30 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the transmission rod 82 through the auxiliary connecting sleeve 31.
[0040] The liquid receiving mechanism 80 drives the transmission rod 82 through the second rotating motor 81 to drive the liquid receiving hopper 83 to rotate, so that the liquid receiving hopper 83 can receive the leaked liquid from the vertical pipe 17 and is also convenient for recycling; the vertical moving frame 30 is sleeved on the transmission rod 82 through the auxiliary connecting sleeve 31, which can make the transmission rod 82 more stable during rotation, and then make the rotation of the liquid receiving hopper 83 stable, preventing the leaked liquid in the liquid receiving hopper 83 from spilling out due to the shaking of the liquid receiving hopper 83 during rotation.
[0041] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, and improvements made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. An intelligent automatic alignment top loading rotating crane pipe, comprising a column, an inner arm, an outer arm and a vertical pipe, wherein a connecting pipe is installed on the column, the connecting pipe is connected to the inner arm through a first rotating joint, the inner arm and the outer arm are rotatably connected through a bending joint, and the outer arm and the vertical pipe are connected through a second rotating joint; characterized in that: The column is provided with a rotatable transverse track frame, the transverse track frame is connected with a vertical movable frame which reciprocates along the length direction of the transverse track frame, the vertical movable frame is provided with a lifting mechanism which drives the vertical pipe to move up and down, the lifting mechanism is connected with the vertical pipe, the column is connected with a rotating mechanism which drives the transverse track frame to rotate and swing along the circumferential direction of the column, the rotating mechanism is transmission-connected with the transverse track frame, the column is provided with a visual positioning camera which automatically identifies the position of the tank mouth of the tank truck, the visual positioning camera is used to feed back the collected image of the tank mouth of the tank truck to the explosion-proof electric control box, the explosion-proof electric control box adjusts the rotating mechanism and the lifting mechanism to realize automatic driving of the vertical pipe to be inserted into the tank mouth of the tank truck; The lifting mechanism includes a vertical electric track and a connecting rod, wherein the vertical electric track is installed in the vertical moving frame, and the connecting rod is installed on the vertical electric track. The vertical electric track is connected to the vertical pipe through the connecting rod to drive the vertical pipe to move up and down; A vertically arranged telescopic spring column is provided on the connecting rod, the telescopic spring column is arranged perpendicular to the connecting rod, and the bottom of the telescopic spring column is connected to the top of the vertical tube; The vertical pipe and the vertical movable frame are arranged vertically with relative spacing; The transverse track frame is located above the inner arm and the outer arm; A camera bracket is connected to the top of the column, and the camera bracket is located above the transverse track frame. One end of the camera bracket is connected to the top of the column, and the other end of the camera bracket is connected to the visual positioning camera.
2. The intelligent automatic alignment top loading rotating crane pipe as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that: The rotating mechanism comprises a fixing frame and a first rotating motor. The first rotating motor is installed on a column through the fixing frame. The first rotating motor is drivingly connected to a transverse track frame.
3. The intelligent automatic alignment top loading rotating crane pipe as claimed in claim 2 is characterized in that: The transverse track frame is provided with a gear ring, and the transverse track frame is meshed with the first rotating motor through the gear ring. The transverse track frame is provided with a horizontal electric track for driving the vertical moving frame to slide, and the vertical moving frame is detachably connected to the horizontal electric track.
4. The intelligent automatic alignment top loading rotating crane pipe according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: A liquid receiving mechanism for receiving liquid leakage from the vertical pipe is connected to the bottom of the vertical movable frame.
5. The intelligent automatic alignment top loading rotating crane pipe as claimed in claim 4 is characterized in that: The liquid receiving mechanism includes a second rotating motor, a transmission rod and a liquid receiving bucket. The second rotating motor is installed on the outer periphery of the vertical movable frame. The second rotating motor is connected to the liquid receiving bucket through the transmission rod. The liquid receiving bucket is exposed below the vertical movable frame. An auxiliary connecting sleeve is provided on the vertical movable frame. The vertical movable frame is mounted on the outer periphery of the transmission rod through the auxiliary connecting sleeve.