Material vehicle management and control device

By designing the material vehicle control device, the management problems of material distribution during EMU maintenance are solved, centralized control and automated management of material vehicle are realized, on-site management efficiency and safety are improved, and operation processes are simplified.

CN223175001UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-01CHINA RAILWAY SHANGHAI BUREAU GRP CO LTD HEFEI DEPOT
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Application Number
CN202422246089.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-13
Publication Date
2025-08-01
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-13

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Technical Problem

The existing technology lacks control equipment for the distribution of materials from the warehouse to the maintenance workshop during EMU maintenance, resulting in problems such as the diversity of materials that cannot meet the needs, unclear distribution location, complex management, lack of traceability, and inability to apply equipment.

Method used

A material vehicle management and control device is designed, including work station computers, control columns and material vehicle. The locking and management of the material vehicle is realized through communication connections, and modules such as controllers and communication modules are integrated to support automated management and information recording to ensure the standardization and safety of material distribution and collection.

Benefits of technology

It realizes centralized control of material trucks, reduces mistakes in distribution and material pickup personnel, improves on-site management efficiency, simplifies operational processes, reduces communication costs, and supports traceability and prevention of problems.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a material vehicle management and control device which comprises a station machine, a management and control stand column and a material vehicle. A plurality of management and control stand columns are arranged beside the station machine, each management and control stand column is provided with a material trolley, the management and control stand columns are used for locking the material trolleys, and the station machine is in communication connection with the management and control stand columns. According to the technical scheme, the material vehicle management and control device can perform centralized management and control on the material vehicles, different material vehicles are configured with different materials, so that material management and control are realized, management personnel can conveniently perform management and inspection on material configuration and use, and centralized management and control not only enable field arrangement to be neater and more standard, but also improve the efficiency of management and control. In addition, the situation of errors caused by butt joint between the deliveryman and the material picking person is reduced, the communication cost is effectively reduced, and the system can record and upload related information during delivery and material picking, so that tracing of problems is facilitated.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of rail transit maintenance industry, in particular to a material vehicle control device, specifically to the unified control of material vehicles, and is a device for controlling mobile distribution vehicles in the rail transit maintenance industry. Background Art

[0002] At present, there is no control device for the distribution of materials from the warehouse to the maintenance workshop during the maintenance of EMUs on the market. General control devices are of low strength, large volume, and their functions cannot meet the actual application requirements of EMU depots (stations). Currently, the material distribution vehicles in EMU depots (stations) are actually parked by the maintenance team members in the idle positions in their maintenance areas on a daily basis. In the actual use process, the main problems are as follows:

[0003] 1. There are many types of daily maintenance materials, and the shapes and replacement quantities of each material are different. General material boxes cannot meet the storage of all materials, and after each material distribution by the material distribution personnel, they still need to count and confirm with the maintenance personnel again, which is repetitive work and prone to omissions.

[0004] 2. The parking positions of the material distribution vehicles are not clear. Parking at the maintenance site not only occupies the maintenance space but also increases the on-site management workload.

[0005] 3. There are no effective control measures for the materials in the maintenance processes that have not been carried out, and it is impossible to trace the source of problems when the quantity of materials is abnormal.

[0006] 4. The standard material vehicles on the market do not have the functions of a control device and are not fully applicable to the standard materials in the daily maintenance work of EMU depots (stations).

[0007] 5. After the lack of materials is found during the maintenance process, it is usually the maintenance team members who directly go to the warehouse to pick up materials, and prevention cannot be carried out in advance. Summary of the Utility Model

[0008] Therefore, the utility model provides a material vehicle control device to solve the above problems in the prior art. To achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: According to the first aspect of the utility model, a material vehicle control device includes a station computer, a control column, and a material vehicle; a plurality of control columns are arranged beside the station computer, each control column is equipped with a material vehicle, the control column is used to lock the material vehicle, and the station computer is communicatively connected to each control column.

[0009] Further, the control columns are arranged at equal intervals.

[0010] Further, the material vehicle includes a general vehicle body and a material storage rack. Rollers are arranged at the bottom of the general vehicle body, and the material storage rack is detachably connected to the top of the general vehicle body.

[0011] Furthermore, the material storage rack is fixed to the universal vehicle body by bolts.

[0012] Furthermore, the control column is embedded with a controller, a communication module, an electrical control module, an indicator light, a detection module and a power supply module, and the communication module, the electrical control module, the indicator light, the detection module and the power supply module are all electrically connected to the controller.

[0013] Furthermore, the controller is a programmable controller.

[0014] Furthermore, an emergency lock is installed on the control column, and the emergency lock is used to lock the material vehicle.

[0015] Furthermore, a display screen is provided on the workstation machine.

[0016] Furthermore, the universal vehicle body is a frame structure.

[0017] Furthermore, the roller is a universal wheel.

[0018] The utility model has the following advantages: through the material vehicle control device of the utility model,

[0019] (1) The material vehicle control device can centrally control the material vehicles. Different material vehicles are equipped with different materials, thereby realizing the control of materials and facilitating the management personnel to manage and inspect the material configuration and use. Moreover, the centralized control not only makes the on-site layout more neat and standardized, but also reduces the errors in the connection between the delivery staff and the material receiving staff, effectively reducing the communication cost. During the delivery and receiving of materials, the system will also record and upload relevant information to facilitate tracing of problems.

[0020] (2) Make the material distribution and collection more standardized, safer and more efficient. Placing materials on the material cart for centralized control also makes it convenient to take them out. Small items are not easily lost when placed in the material cart cabinet.

[0021] (3) The protection level of the workstation and control column is IP65. When the cabinet door is closed, dust can be prevented from entering. The outer surface can be washed with water without water entering. It can effectively avoid equipment damage caused by installation environment, human factors, etc.

[0022] (4) The equipment is simple and convenient to operate. After all parameters are set in advance, workshop personnel only need to turn on the power supply when using it, configure and collect materials according to the production plan, and the rest of the monitoring is managed automatically, reducing the workload of relevant personnel.

[0023] (5) Production plans can be issued through the upper-level information system to simplify operating procedures and improve work efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1A three-dimensional structure diagram of a material vehicle control device provided by some embodiments of the present utility model.

[0025] Figure 2 A front view of a material vehicle control device provided by some embodiments of the present utility model.

[0026] Figure 3 A top view of a material vehicle control device provided by some embodiments of the present utility model.

[0027] Figure 4 A side view of a material vehicle control device provided by some embodiments of the present utility model.

[0028] In the figure, 1 is a station computer, 2 is a control column, 3 is a general vehicle body, and 4 is a material storage rack. Specific embodiments

[0029] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation manners of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are some embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0030] Embodiment 1

[0031] As Figures 1 to 4 shown, a material vehicle control device in the first aspect embodiment of the present utility model includes a station computer 1, a control column 2, and a material vehicle; a plurality of control columns 2 are arranged beside the station computer 1, each control column 2 is equipped with a material vehicle, the control column 2 is used to lock the material vehicle, and the station computer 1 is communicatively connected to each control column 2.

[0032] In the above embodiment, it should be noted that during use, the device is composed of parts such as a material vehicle, a control column, and a control system, and the external dimensions are approximately 6400×2200×1400mm; each material vehicle corresponds to a control column 2 and a parking space, and there is an indicator light on the control column 2 to prompt the status of the control column 2. The operator can also query the material vehicles and material status of each parking space on the station computer 1.

[0033] This product solves the problems of material distribution and management in the daily work of the motor car depot (section), improves the work efficiency of on-site personnel, and assists relevant personnel in preventing problems such as material shortage beforehand and tracing back afterwards.

[0034] This product centrally manages the maintenance material distribution vehicles and solves the following problems:

[0035] 1. Appropriately design suitable material boxes and their sizes according to the type and quantity of materials. The delivery staff only need to put the corresponding materials into the material boxes, with intuitive results, reducing the workload of the delivery staff for verification.

[0036] 2. Uniformly manage the material delivery vehicles, standardize the on-site management process, and reduce the workload of the team members.

[0037] 3. Store the remaining materials on the material vehicle. After the control column locks the material vehicle, the materials cannot be taken out, avoiding material loss caused by human factors.

[0038] 4. The material delivery vehicle is customized according to the delivered materials. Different material storage racks can be replaced according to different delivered materials to meet different delivery requirements.

[0039] 5. Records are kept for both material delivery and receipt, and different personnel have different operation permissions. Problems can be traced and prevented.

[0040] The technical effects achieved by the above embodiments are as follows:

[0041] (1) The material vehicle control device can centrally control the material vehicles, and different material vehicles are configured with different materials, thus realizing the control of materials, facilitating the management and inspection of material configuration and use by the management personnel. Moreover, the centralized control not only makes the on-site layout more tidy and standardized, but also reduces the mistakes caused by the connection between the delivery staff and the material receiving staff, effectively reducing the communication cost. During delivery and material receipt, the system will also record and upload relevant information, facilitating problem tracing.

[0042] (2) Make the material delivery and receipt more standardized, safer and more efficient. Centralized control of the materials placed on the material vehicle is also convenient for access, and small parts placed in the material vehicle cabinet are not easily lost.

[0043] (3) The protection level of the workstation computer and the control column is IP65. After the cabinet door is closed, it can prevent dust from entering, and the outer surface will not get water in when washed with water, which can effectively avoid equipment damage caused by installation environment, human factors, etc.

[0044] (4) The equipment is simple and convenient to operate. After setting all the parameters in advance, the workshop personnel only need to turn on the power during use, configure and receive materials according to the production plan, and the rest of the monitoring and so on are managed automatically, reducing the workload of relevant personnel.

[0045] (5) The production plan can be issued through the upper-level information system, simplifying the operation process and improving work efficiency.

[0046] Embodiment 2

[0047] Such as Figures 1 to 4As shown in the figure, a material truck control device includes all the contents of Embodiment 1. In addition, the control columns 2 are arranged at equal intervals.

[0048] Optionally, the material truck includes a general vehicle body 3 and a material storage rack 4. Wheels are installed at the bottom of the general vehicle body 3, and the material storage rack 4 is detachably connected to the top of the general vehicle body 3.

[0049] Optionally, the material storage rack 4 is fixed to the general vehicle body 3 by bolts.

[0050] The technical effects achieved by the above embodiments are as follows: The material truck is composed of the general vehicle body 3 and the material storage rack 4. The general vehicle body 3 and the material storage rack 4 are connected by bolts. Different functional material storage racks 4 can be customized according to the types and categories of the actually stored materials to meet the usage requirements in different scenarios. The number of material trucks can be increased or decreased according to actual needs.

[0051] Embodiment 3

[0052] As Figures 1 to 4 shown in the figure, a material truck control device includes all the contents of Embodiment 2. In addition, a controller, a communication module, an electrical control module, an indicator light, a detection module, and a power module are embedded in the control column 2. The communication module, the electrical control module, the indicator light, the detection module, and the power module are all electrically connected to the controller.

[0053] For example, the controller is a programmable logic controller.

[0054] Optionally, an emergency lock is installed on the control column 2, and the emergency lock is used to lock the material truck.

[0055] Optionally, a display screen is provided on the workstation 1.

[0056] The control column 2 integrates a PLC, a communication module, an electrical control module, an indicator light, a detection module, a power module, etc. It is the execution and detection device for the control device to realize its functions. It is mainly used to process various operation instructions of the operating system, realize the control of the material truck, detect and prompt the corresponding states, and at the same time feedback the information back to the operating system. At the same time, the column is provided with an emergency unlocking function, and sudden power failure of the equipment does not affect normal production. The number of control columns is increased or decreased according to the actual number of material trucks.

[0057] Control system: The workstation is equipped with a material truck control system software program. After logging in, the operation of retrieving and returning the material truck can be performed, and the status of the parking space and the vehicle material information can also be viewed, and the previous operation records can be queried. At the same time, the workstation can communicate with the section network, upload real-time data records, and download the latest maintenance plan, which is convenient for the distribution personnel to distribute materials according to the plan.

[0058] Embodiment 4

[0059] As shown Figures 1 to 4 in the figure, a material truck control device includes all the contents of Embodiment 3. In addition, the general vehicle body 3 has a frame structure.

[0060] The technical effect achieved by the above embodiment is that the general vehicle body 3 with a frame structure has a lower processing cost.

[0061] Embodiment 5

[0062] As shown Figures 1 to 4 in the figure, a material truck control device includes all the contents of Embodiment 4. In addition, the rollers are universal wheels.

[0063] The technical effect achieved by the above embodiment is that by setting universal wheels, the material truck can move in any direction.

[0064] Specifically, during the use of the above device:

[0065] (1) After the delivery personnel open the operation program, they log in to their own operation accounts.

[0066] (2) According to the production plan, the corresponding material truck is retrieved. After the operation interface prompts or the green indicator light on the column lights up, the material truck can be taken out.

[0067] (3) The delivery personnel push the material truck to the material warehouse. After storing the corresponding materials in the corresponding positions, the material truck is put back to its original place.

[0068] (4) The maintenance personnel log in to their own accounts, retrieve the corresponding material truck according to the production plan, and put the material truck back after completing the daily maintenance work.

[0069] (5) After finishing the work of the day, the operating system needs to be exited first, and then the main power supply is turned off.

[0070] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and 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.

[0071] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "a plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0072] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, terms such as "installed", "connected", "joined", "fixed", etc. shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the communication inside 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 utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0073] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present utility model. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0074] Although the embodiments of the present utility model have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present utility model. Those of ordinary skill in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present utility model.

[0075] In the description of this specification, the descriptions referring to terms such as "Example 1", "Example 2", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" mean that the specific methods, devices, or features described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present utility model. In this specification, the schematic expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, methods, devices, or features described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0076] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A material cart control device, characterized in that It includes a station computer (1), a control column (2), and a material cart; multiple control columns (2) are arranged beside the station computer (1), each control column (2) is equipped with a material cart, the control column (2) is used to lock the material cart, and the station computer (1) is communicatively connected to each control column (2).

2. The material vehicle control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control columns (2) are arranged at equal intervals.

3. The material vehicle control device according to claim 1, wherein The material cart includes a general vehicle body (3) and a material storage rack (4). The bottom of the general vehicle body (3) is installed with rollers, and the top of the general vehicle body (3) is detachably connected with the material storage rack (4).

4. The material truck control device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The material storage rack (4) is fixed to the general vehicle body (3) by bolts.

5. The material truck control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control column (2) is embedded with a controller, a communication module, an electrical control module, an indicator light, a detection module, and a power module. The communication module, the electrical control module, the indicator light, the detection module, and the power module are all electrically connected to the controller.

6. The material truck control device according to claim 5, characterized in that The controller is a programmable logic controller.

7. The material vehicle control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, An emergency lock is installed on the control column (2), and the emergency lock is used to lock the material cart.

8. The material cart control device according to claim 1, wherein, A display screen is arranged on the station computer (1).

9. The material truck control device according to claim 1, wherein The general vehicle body (3) is of a frame structure.

10. The material truck control device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rollers are universal wheels.