Automatic driving duct piece transport vehicle system
Through the autonomous driving pipe section transport vehicle system, the problems of fatigue and low transportation efficiency caused by traditional manual driving are solved, intelligent transportation management is realized, efficiency and safety are improved, labor costs are reduced, and corporate competitiveness is enhanced.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421734027.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-22
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-08
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-07-22
AI Technical Summary
Manual driving in traditional pipe section transportation causes fatigue, low transportation efficiency, backward management, and inability to improve efficiency and management level.
The autonomous pipe segment transport vehicle system is adopted, including pipe segment storage area, installation area, ground marking, charging station, tractor, flatbed vehicle, battery, sensor, walking motor, steering motor, control system, etc., to realize intelligent transportation and management.
Improve transportation efficiency, reduce labor costs, ensure safety and reliability, achieve accurate positioning and navigation, support intelligent management and scheduling, and improve transportation resource utilization efficiency and enterprise competitiveness.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of segment transportation systems, and particularly relates to an automatic driving segment transport vehicle system. Background Art
[0002] In the traditional segment transportation process, an artificial driving double-headed flatbed truck is usually adopted, and this method has many deficiencies. First of all, it is easy for workers to get tired in the monotonous and repetitive work, which puts high requirements on the physical strength and endurance of workers. Secondly, the monitoring and management means for the transportation process in the prior art are relatively backward, and the transportation efficiency and management level cannot be effectively improved.
[0003] Therefore, providing an automatic driving segment transport vehicle system can solve the above problems. Summary of the Utility Model
[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is that in the traditional segment transportation process, an artificial driving double-headed flatbed truck is usually adopted, and this method has many deficiencies; first of all, it is easy for workers to get tired in the monotonous and repetitive work, which puts high requirements on the physical strength and endurance of workers. Secondly, the monitoring and management means for the transportation process in the prior art are relatively backward, and the transportation efficiency and management level cannot be effectively improved; therefore, providing an automatic driving segment transport vehicle system, the automatic driving segment transport vehicle system includes:
[0005] A segment storage area and an installation area, a traveling crane is arranged in the segment storage area, ground markings are arranged on the ground between the segment storage area and the installation area, a charging station is arranged on one side of the ground markings, and a segment transport vehicle is further included, and the segment transport vehicle moves along the ground markings;
[0006] The segment transport vehicle includes a tractor, a flatbed truck, segments, a power cable and a storage battery. The two flatbed trucks are symmetrically arranged and fixedly connected. Segments are loaded on the flatbed trucks. Storage batteries are fixedly installed above the ends of the two flatbed trucks away from each other. The ends of the two flatbed trucks away from each other are movably connected to a tractor, and the tractor is electrically connected to the storage battery close to it through the power cable.
[0007] Further, the tractor includes a vehicle body, wheels are installed at the bottom of the vehicle body, a steering device is arranged on the wheels, sensors are arranged on the vehicle body, a traveling motor and a steering motor are fixedly installed on the vehicle body. The traveling motor is used to drive the wheels to travel, the steering motor is used to drive the wheels to turn, the traveling motor and the steering motor are both powered by the storage battery, and a safety monitoring device is fixedly installed on the vehicle body, and the safety monitoring device is powered by the storage battery.
[0008] Further, it also includes a towing device which is fixedly installed at the end of the tractor near the flatbed truck, and the towing device is used to connect the tractor and the flatbed truck.
[0009] Further, it also includes a control system which is electrically connected to the traveling motor, the steering motor and the safety monitoring device at the same time. The control system includes a drive control module, a steering control module, a safety monitoring module, an information receiving module and an information processing module. The information processing module is electrically connected to the upper computer, and the information processing module is electrically connected to the information receiving module, the drive control module, the steering control module and the safety monitoring module at the same time; the drive control module is electrically connected to the traveling motor, the steering control module is electrically connected to the steering motor, the information receiving module is electrically connected to the sensor, and the safety monitoring module is electrically connected to the safety monitoring device.
[0010] Further, the charging station includes a charging station information acquisition module and a charging station information processing module. The charging station information acquisition module is electrically connected to the charging station information processing module, and the charging station information processing module is electrically connected to the upper computer.
[0011] Further, a number of parking spaces are provided in the charging station, and a bin position sensor is provided on each parking space. The bin position sensor is electrically connected to the upper computer.
[0012] Further, it also includes a remote operation box which is electrically connected to the upper computer. The remote operation box includes a call module, an emergency stop module and a position display module.
[0013] Further, it also includes a number of external monitoring devices which are electrically connected to the upper computer at the same time.
[0014] Implementing the present utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0015] 1. Improve transportation efficiency; The automatic driving segment transport vehicle can achieve continuous and efficient transportation operations through intelligent technologies; during driving, the vehicle can automatically adjust the driving speed and path according to information such as real-time road conditions, task requirements and its own status, so as to complete the transportation task in the shortest time; in addition, the automatic driving technology can also realize the collaborative operation of vehicles, reduce waiting and empty driving time, and further improve transportation efficiency.
[0016] 2. Reduce labor costs. The introduction of automated driving segment transporters can significantly reduce the input of human resources. Traditional transportation methods require drivers to drive for long hours, which not only has a high labor intensity but also incurs high labor costs. Automated driving technology can replace drivers to achieve unmanned transportation, thereby reducing the operating costs of enterprises. At the same time, automated driving vehicles can also avoid operation errors and accidents caused by human factors, further improving the safety and reliability of transportation.
[0017] 3. Precise positioning and navigation. Automated driving segment transporters can utilize advanced positioning systems and navigation technologies to achieve precise perception and navigation of the vehicle's position. Through high-precision map data and sensor information, the vehicle can accurately identify road markings, traffic signals, and obstacles, etc., ensuring safety and stability during driving. In addition, automated driving technology can also achieve intelligent obstacle avoidance and path planning of the vehicle according to actual needs, improving the flexibility and adaptability of transportation.
[0018] 4. Intelligent management and scheduling. Automated driving segment transporters can achieve intelligent management and scheduling through connection with the host computer. The host computer can perform intelligent scheduling and optimal configuration of the vehicle based on information such as the vehicle's real-time position, status, and task requirements. This can not only improve the utilization efficiency of transportation resources but also reduce operating costs and enhance the competitiveness of enterprises. At the same time, the intelligent management system can also record and analyze the driving data of the vehicle, providing strong support for subsequent transportation planning and optimization. Description of the Drawings
[0019] Figure 1 is the system structure diagram of the present utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 is the structure diagram of the segment transporter of the present utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 is the system architecture diagram of the present utility model. Detailed Implementation Modes
[0022] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0023] Embodiment
[0024] Please refer to the attached Figures 1 - 3 of the specification. This embodiment provides an automated driving segment transporter system, and the automated driving segment transporter system includes:
[0025] The segment storage area 7 and the installation area are provided. There is a gantry crane 9 in the segment storage area. There are ground markings 6 on the ground between the segment storage area and the installation area. There is a charging station 8 on one side of the ground markings. It also includes a segment transport vehicle that moves along the ground markings.
[0026] The segment transport vehicle includes a tractor 1, a flatbed truck 5, segments 4, a power cable 2, and a storage battery 3. Two flatbed trucks 5 are symmetrically arranged and fixedly connected. The flatbed trucks 5 are loaded with segments 4. Storage batteries 3 are fixedly installed above the ends of the two flatbed trucks 5 that are away from each other. The ends of the two flatbed trucks that are away from each other are movably connected to a tractor. The tractor is electrically connected to the adjacent storage battery through the power cable.
[0027] The tractor 1 includes a vehicle body. Wheels are installed at the bottom of the vehicle body. Steering devices are provided on the wheels. Sensors are provided on the vehicle body. A walking motor and a steering motor are also fixedly installed on the vehicle body. The walking motor is used to drive the wheels to walk. The steering motor is used to drive the wheels to turn. Both the walking motor and the steering motor are powered by the storage battery. A safety monitoring device is also fixedly installed on the vehicle body. The safety monitoring device is powered by the storage battery. The safety monitoring device is used to collect the surrounding conditions and transmit this information to the safety monitoring module.
[0028] It also includes a traction device that is fixedly installed at the end of the tractor close to the flatbed truck. The traction device is used to connect the tractor and the flatbed truck.
[0029] It also includes a control system that is electrically connected to the walking motor, the steering motor, and the safety monitoring device at the same time. The control system includes a drive control module, a steering control module, a safety monitoring module, an information receiving module, and an information processing module. The information processing module is electrically connected to the upper computer. The information processing module is electrically connected to the information receiving module, the drive control module, the steering control module, and the safety monitoring module at the same time. The drive control module is electrically connected to the walking motor. The steering control module is electrically connected to the steering motor. The information receiving module is electrically connected to the sensor. The safety monitoring module is electrically connected to the safety monitoring device.
[0030] The charging station includes a charging station information collection module and a charging station information processing module. The charging station information collection module and the charging station information processing module are electrically connected. The charging station information processing module is electrically connected to the upper computer.
[0031] There are several parking spaces in the charging station. The number of parking spaces can be one or two or any number, which can be set according to actual needs. A bay sensor is provided on each parking space. The bay sensor is electrically connected to the upper computer and is used to judge whether a tractor is parked on each parking space.
[0032] It further includes a remote operation box, which is electrically connected to the upper computer. The remote operation box includes a calling module, an emergency stop module and a position display module. The calling module is used to call on-site personnel to operate the tractor, the emergency stop module is used to control the tractor to make an emergency stop, and the position display module is used to obtain and display the position of the tractor.
[0033] It further includes a number of external monitoring devices, which are simultaneously electrically connected to the upper computer.
[0034] In this embodiment, the segment transporter delivers segments to the site where segments are needed with the assistance of external devices. The external devices include external monitoring devices, remote operation boxes, charging stations, parking spaces set in front of the charging stations and upper computers. The upper computer is used for overall control of each component, and it can interact with each other component to achieve automation.
[0035] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "coaxial", "bottom", "one end", "top", "middle", "the other end", "upper", "one side", "top", "inner", "front", "center", "both ends", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention.
[0036] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "installation", "setting", "connection", "fixation", "swivel connection", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. It can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. Unless otherwise clearly defined, for those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations.
[0037] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, for those of ordinary skill in the art, it can be understood that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principle and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. An automatic driving segment transport vehicle system, characterized in that Segment storage area and installation area, a traveling crane is provided in the segment storage area, ground markings are provided on the ground between the segment storage area and the installation area, a charging station is provided on one side of the ground markings, and a segment transporter is further included, and the segment transporter moves along the ground markings; The segment transporter includes a tractor, a flatbed truck, segments, a power cable, and a storage battery. The two flatbed trucks are symmetrically arranged and fixedly connected. Segments are loaded on the flatbed trucks. Storage batteries are fixedly installed above the ends of the two flatbed trucks away from each other. The ends of the two flatbed trucks away from each other are movably connected to a tractor, and the tractor is electrically connected to the adjacent storage battery through the power cable.
2. The automated segment transporter system according to claim 1, wherein The tractor includes a vehicle body. Wheels are installed at the bottom of the vehicle body. Steering devices are provided on the wheels. Sensors are provided on the vehicle body. A traveling motor and a steering motor are also fixedly installed on the vehicle body. The traveling motor is used to drive the wheels to travel, and the steering motor is used to drive the wheels to steer. The traveling motor and the steering motor are both powered by the storage battery. A safety monitoring device is also fixedly installed on the vehicle body, and the safety monitoring device is powered by the storage battery.
3. The automatic segment transport vehicle system according to claim 2, characterized in that, A traction device is further included. The traction device is fixedly installed at the end of the tractor close to the flatbed truck, and the traction device is used to connect the tractor and the flatbed truck.
4. The automated segment transporter system according to claim 3, wherein A control system is further included. The control system is electrically connected to the traveling motor, the steering motor, and the safety monitoring device at the same time. The control system includes a driving control module, a steering control module, a safety monitoring module, an information receiving module, and an information processing module. The information processing module is electrically connected to the upper computer. The information processing module is electrically connected to the information receiving module, the driving control module, the steering control module, and the safety monitoring module at the same time. The driving control module is electrically connected to the traveling motor, the steering control module is electrically connected to the steering motor, the information receiving module is electrically connected to the sensor, and the safety monitoring module is electrically connected to the safety monitoring device.
5. The automated segment transport vehicle system according to claim 4, wherein The charging station includes a charging station information acquisition module and a charging station information processing module. The charging station information acquisition module and the charging station information processing module are electrically connected. The charging station information processing module is electrically connected to the upper computer.
6. The automatic segment transporter system according to claim 5, wherein A number of parking spaces are provided in the charging station. A bin sensor is provided on each parking space, and the bin sensor is electrically connected to the upper computer.
7. The automatic segment transport vehicle system according to claim 6, characterized in that A remote operation box is further included. The remote operation box is electrically connected to the upper computer. The remote operation box includes a call module, an emergency stop module, and a position display module.
8. The automated segment transporter system according to claim 7, wherein A number of external monitoring devices are further included. The external monitoring devices are electrically connected to the upper computer at the same time.