Loader cab hood
By designing an adjustable lighting mechanism and cooling system on the loader cab hood, the problems of insufficient lighting and heat dissipation at night are solved, and the field of vision of night operations is widened, safety improvement and energy self-sufficiency are achieved, operating costs are reduced, and the overall performance and comfort of the loader are improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422416130.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-08
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-05
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-08
AI Technical Summary
The cab hood of the traditional loader is insufficiently illuminated and cannot be flexibly adjusted at night, and the heat dissipation performance is insufficient, which affects operating efficiency and safety.
A cab hood consisting of an adjustable lighting mechanism and a cooling system is designed, and an adjustable lighting mechanism is used to achieve flexible adjustment of lighting lamps through slides and linear modules. Combined with a sun-chasing photovoltaic collector, the cooling system is set to effectively dissipate heat through ventilation ducts and fans.
It improves the visibility and safety of night operations, reduces operating costs, improves the operating efficiency and driver comfort of the loader, and is in line with the concept of green and environmental protection.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of loaders, in particular to a loader cab hood. Background Art
[0002] As a type of earthwork construction machinery widely used in industries such as highways, railways, construction, hydropower, ports and mining, the performance and structural design of loaders are directly related to operating efficiency, operational convenience, and driver comfort and safety. One of the main components of a loader is its cab hood, which not only protects the equipment and personnel inside the cab, but also affects the heat dissipation performance, noise control and maintenance convenience of the entire machine.
[0003] Traditional loader cab hood designs often present several issues. First, during nighttime operations, insufficient lighting limits the driver's field of vision, easily leading to safety accidents. While some loaders are equipped with lighting, these devices are often fixed in position and cannot be flexibly adjusted according to operational needs, resulting in poor lighting effects. Second, the heat dissipation performance of traditional hoods needs to be improved. As loader power continues to increase, its heat generation also increases, making effective heat dissipation a pressing issue.
[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a loader cab hood to solve the problems mentioned in the above background technology. Utility Model Content
[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the utility model provides a loader cab hood, comprising a frame, a cab, a hood body, and an adjustable lighting mechanism. The hood body is arranged on the top of the cab and installed on the frame. A loading bucket is provided at the front end of the frame. The adjustable lighting mechanism is movably installed on the outer wall of the hood body at one end facing the loading bucket. The adjustable lighting mechanism comprises a slide installed on the outer wall of the hood body and lighting lamps symmetrically installed on both sides of the slide. The slide is symmetrically installed on the outer wall of the front end of the hood body. The lighting lamps are movably installed in the slide. A battery compartment is also fixedly installed on the top of the hood body. A battery pack is provided in the battery compartment. The battery pack provides power support to the adjustable lighting mechanism. The battery pack is also connected to a sun-tracking photovoltaic collector, and the sun-tracking photovoltaic collector is movably installed on the top of the hood body.
[0006] As a further improvement of the present invention, a slider is installed on the side where the lighting lamp is connected to the slide, and linear modules are provided on both sides of the slide. The slider is slidingly connected to the linear modules, and the linear modules symmetrically arranged on both sides of the slide are controlled separately.
[0007] As a further improvement of the present invention, the linear module includes a synchronous belt, a guide rail, a drive motor, and a pulley. The slider is slidably connected to the guide rail, and the synchronous belt is movably installed between the guide rails. The output end of the drive motor is connected to the pulley and is installed at one end of the guide rail. The pulley is engaged with the synchronous belt, and the center of the slider is fixedly connected to the synchronous belt. The battery pack provides power to the drive motor on the linear module.
[0008] As a further improvement of the present invention, the sun-tracking photovoltaic collector includes a supporting base, a rotating shaft, a slide, a supporting frame, and a solar panel. The base is fixedly mounted on the top of the hood body, the slide is mounted on the supporting base, the rotating shaft is mounted on the top of the slide, a reduction motor is mounted inside the slide, the output end of the reduction motor is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, the supporting frame is connected to the rotating shaft, the solar panel is mounted on the supporting frame, a light sensor is provided on the solar panel, the light sensor is electrically connected to a PLC controller, the PLC controller is electrically connected to the reduction motor, and the battery pack is connected to the reduction motor.
[0009] As a further improvement of the present invention, the support frame includes a mounting frame and a connecting frame, the connecting frame is connected to the rotating shaft, the solar panel is installed on the mounting frame, a cylinder is symmetrically provided at one end of the connecting frame, the cylinder is rotationally connected to the connecting frame, the telescopic end of the cylinder is connected to one end of the mounting frame, and the mounting frame is rotationally connected to the end of the connecting frame away from the cylinder.
[0010] As a further improvement of the present invention, a hatch is provided on one side of the hood body, an engine is installed on the end of the frame away from the loading bucket, the external cover of the engine is provided with a hatch, a driver's seat is provided on the top of the hatch, the hood cover is provided on the top of the frame, and a heat dissipation window is provided at the engine position, and the heat dissipation window is connected to a heat dissipation system.
[0011] As a further improvement of the present invention, the heat dissipation system includes ventilation duct 1, ventilation duct 2, and a fan. Ventilation windows are also provided on both sides of the hood body. Ventilation duct 1 is connected to the heat dissipation windows. The rear end of the hood body is connected to ventilation duct 2. Ventilation duct 1 and ventilation duct 2 are connected to the fan through a tee pipe. The fan is installed on the top of the rear end of the frame, and the battery pack provides power to the fan.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:
[0013] 1. The utility model is provided with a slide on the hood body, and linear modules are provided on both sides of the slide. Lights are installed on the linear modules, allowing the lights installed on both sides of the slide to be flexibly slid and adjusted. The lights are slidably installed on both sides of the hood through the slide, which not only makes it convenient for the driver to adjust the lighting angle according to the working requirements, but also significantly expands the field of view of night operations, thereby improving the operating efficiency and safety of the loader at night and in complex environments.
[0014] 2. The top of the hood of the utility model is provided with a battery compartment and a sun-tracking photovoltaic collector. The battery compartment is equipped with a high-performance battery pack to provide stable and reliable power support for the entire lighting system. The battery compartment and the solar panel are electrically connected. The solar panel is rotatably installed on the support base on the top of the hood through a support frame. By arranging a light sensor on the solar panel, it can automatically track sunlight during the day, maximize the collection of solar energy and convert it into electrical energy and store it in the battery. The electricity in the battery is transmitted to the linear module to provide it with power, which not only realizes energy self-sufficiency, but also significantly reduces the operating cost of the loader, which is in line with the development concept of green environmental protection.
[0015] 3. The utility model is also provided with a heat dissipation system. When the loader is running for a long time, the engine will generate a lot of heat, which will increase the temperature in the cab, thereby reducing the comfort level in the cab. The heat in the hood and the engine compartment cover is extracted through the fan and ventilation pipe 1 and ventilation pipe 2 respectively, which can effectively control the temperature of the engine and other key components, prevent performance degradation or damage due to overheating, and ensure that the engine runs in the best condition by maintaining an appropriate temperature, thereby improving work efficiency and extending service life. In addition, good heat dissipation also helps to improve the comfort level of the cab, reduce operating errors or discomfort caused by high temperature, and thus improve work efficiency and safety. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the loader and the cab hood of the utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a loader without a cab and a hood according to the utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the lighting lamp and the slideway of the utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the sun-tracking photovoltaic collector of the utility model;
[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sun-tracking photovoltaic collector without solar panels of the utility model.
[0021] In the figure: 1, frame; 11, loading bucket; 12, driver's seat; 13, engine; 14, hatch; 15, cooling window;
[0022] 2. Hood body; 21. Hatch door; 22. Slide; 23. Lighting lamp; 24. Linear module; 241. Synchronous belt; 242. Guide rail; 243. Drive motor; 25. Slider;
[0023] 3. Sun-tracking photovoltaic collector; 31. Support base; 32. Rotating axis; 33. Sliding seat; 34. Support frame; 341. Connecting frame; 342. Mounting frame; 343. Cylinder; 35. Solar panel; 36. Light sensor; 37. Battery compartment;
[0024] 4. Cooling system; 41. Ventilation duct 1; 42. Fan. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0025] In order to facilitate the understanding of the present invention, the present invention will be described more comprehensively below with reference to the relevant drawings. Several embodiments of the present invention are given in the drawings, but the present invention can be implemented in different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described in the text. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided to make the content disclosed in the present invention more thorough and comprehensive.
[0026] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains. The terms used herein in the specification of this invention are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this invention. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items.
[0027] The present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0028] Example 1:
[0029] See also Figure 1-5The utility model provides a loader cab hood, including a frame 1, a cab, a hood body 2, and an adjustable lighting mechanism. The hood body 2 is arranged on the top of the cab and installed on the frame 1. A loading bucket 11 is provided at the front end of the frame 1. The adjustable lighting mechanism is movably installed on the outer wall of the hood body 2 at one end facing the loading bucket 11. The adjustable lighting mechanism includes a slide 22 installed on the outer wall of the hood body 2 and lighting lamps 23 symmetrically installed on both sides of the slide 22. The slide 22 is symmetrically installed on the outer wall of the front end of the hood body 2. The lighting lamp 23 is movably installed in the slide 22. A battery compartment 37 is also fixedly installed on the top of the hood body 2. A battery compartment 37 is provided in the battery compartment 37. Battery pack, the battery pack provides power support for the adjustable lighting mechanism, the battery pack is also connected to a sun-tracking photovoltaic collector 3, the sun-tracking photovoltaic collector 3 is movably installed on the top of the hood body 2, and during the day, the solar energy is collected by the sun-tracking photovoltaic collector 3 arranged on the top of the hood and converted into electrical energy for storage in the battery compartment 37. When the loader is operated at night, the battery pack in the battery compartment 37 can be used to provide power to the adjustable lighting mechanism, and the positions of the lights 23 on both sides of the slide 22 can be flexibly adjusted according to actual lighting needs, thereby broadening the driver's night vision and improving the loader's operating efficiency and safety at night and in complex environments. At the same time, the sun-tracking photovoltaic collector 3 is used to achieve energy self-sufficiency and reduce the operating cost of the loader.
[0030] A slider 25 is installed on one side of the lighting lamp 23 connected to the slide 22. Linear modules 24 are provided on both sides of the slide 22. The slider 25 is slidably connected to the linear modules 24. The linear modules 24 symmetrically arranged on both sides of the slide 22 are controlled separately.
[0031] The linear module 24 includes a synchronous belt 241, a guide rail 242, a drive motor 243, and a pulley. The slider 25 is slidably connected to the guide rail 242. The synchronous belt 241 is movably installed between the guide rails 242. The output end of the drive motor 243 is connected to the pulley and is installed at one end of the guide rail 242. The pulley is engaged with the synchronous belt 241. The center of the slider 25 is fixedly connected to the synchronous belt 241. The battery pack provides power to the drive motor 243 on the linear module 24.
[0032] During use, the battery pack in the battery compartment 37 is used to provide power to the drive motor 243 of the linear module 24 on the slide 22, and the position of the lighting lamps 23 on both sides of the slide 22 on the guide rail 242 is flexibly adjusted according to actual lighting needs. The linear modules 24 on both sides of the slide 22 can be regulated separately, and the drive motor 243 drives the pulley to rotate, so that it moves synchronously with the pulley. The slider 25 on the lighting lamp 23 is connected to the synchronous belt 241, and then adjusts its position following the moving direction of the synchronous belt 241, thereby broadening the driver's night vision and increasing the brightness of night lighting, thereby improving the loader's operating efficiency and safety at night and in complex environments. Furthermore, two lighting lamps 23 are set on the same slide 22, which helps when the lighting lamp 23 on one side is damaged. The lighting lamp 23 on the other side can continue to operate, thereby not affecting night operations and improving night operation efficiency.
[0033] In this embodiment, the hood integrates advanced functions such as lighting and energy storage, which not only improves the operating efficiency and safety of the loader at night and in complex environments, thereby broadening the driver's night vision, but also realizes the utilization of green energy, which is in line with the current development trend of energy conservation and environmental protection. The hood has a simple structure and strong practicality, and has significant technological progress and practical application value.
[0034] Example 2:
[0035] On the basis of the first embodiment, in this embodiment, Figure 1 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 5 As shown, the solar photovoltaic collector 3 includes a support base 31, a rotating shaft 32, a slide 33, a support frame 34, and a solar panel 35. The base is fixedly mounted on the top of the hood body 2, the slide 33 is mounted on the support base 31, the rotating shaft 32 is mounted on the top of the slide 33, a reduction motor is installed inside the slide 33, the output end of the reduction motor is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 32, the support frame 34 is connected to the rotating shaft 32, the solar panel 35 is mounted on the support frame 34, and a light sensor 36 is provided on the solar panel 35. The light sensor 36 is electrically connected to a PLC controller, the PLC controller is electrically connected to the reduction motor, and the battery pack is connected to the reduction motor. The light sensor 36 senses the light source, thereby sending a signal to the PLC controller to control the reduction motor to rotate, and the reduction motor drives the rotating shaft 32 to rotate, so that the support frame 34 connected to the rotating shaft 32 follows the rotation, thereby realizing the sun tracking and collection of solar energy.
[0036] The support frame 34 includes a mounting frame 342 and a connecting frame 341. The connecting frame 341 is connected to the rotating shaft 32. The solar panel 35 is installed on the mounting frame 342. A cylinder 343 is symmetrically provided at one end of the connecting frame 341. The cylinder 343 is rotatably connected to the connecting frame 341. The telescopic end of the cylinder 343 is connected to one end of the mounting frame 342. The mounting frame 342 is rotatably connected to the end of the connecting frame 341 away from the cylinder 343. In order to maximize the reception of solar energy, the cylinder 343 is arranged between the mounting frame 342 and the connecting frame 341 to facilitate the adjustment of the solar energy reception angle of the solar panel 35. The installation angle of the solar panel 35 is adjusted according to the geographical location, seasonal changes and climatic conditions, thereby improving the power generation efficiency of the photovoltaic panel.
[0037] In this embodiment, a battery compartment 37 and a sun-tracking photovoltaic collector 3 are provided on the top of the hood of the utility model. The battery compartment 37 is equipped with a high-performance battery pack to provide stable and reliable power support for the entire lighting system. An electrical connection is achieved between the battery compartment 37 and the solar panel 35. The solar panel 35 is rotatably mounted on the support base 31 on the top of the hood through the support frame 34. By arranging a light sensor 36 on the solar panel 35, it can automatically track sunlight during the day, maximize the collection of solar energy and convert it into electrical energy and store it in the battery. The electricity in the battery is transmitted to the linear module 24 to provide it with power, which not only achieves energy self-sufficiency, but also significantly reduces the operating cost of the loader, which is in line with the development concept of green environmental protection.
[0038] Example 3:
[0039] On the basis of the first embodiment, in this embodiment, Figure 1 As shown, a hatch 21 is provided on one side of the hood body 2, an engine 13 is installed on the end of the frame 1 away from the loading bucket 11, the external cover of the engine 13 is provided with a hatch 14, a driver's seat 12 is provided on the top of the hatch 14, the hood cover is provided on the top of the frame 1, and a heat dissipation window 15 is provided at the position of the engine 13, and the heat dissipation window 15 is connected to the heat dissipation system 4.
[0040] The heat dissipation system 4 includes ventilation pipe 1 41, ventilation pipe 2, and fan 42. Ventilation windows are also provided on both sides of the hood body 2. Ventilation pipe 1 41 is connected to the heat dissipation window 15. The rear end of the hood body 2 is connected to ventilation pipe 2. Ventilation pipe 1 41 and ventilation pipe 2 are connected to the fan 42 through a three-way pipe. The fan 42 is installed on the top of the tail end of the frame 1, and the battery pack provides power to the fan 42.
[0041] In this embodiment, when the loader runs for a long time, the engine 13 will generate a lot of heat, and this heat will cause the temperature in the cab to rise, thereby reducing the comfort level in the cab. The heat in the hood and the engine 13 hatch 14 is extracted through the fan 42 and ventilation pipe 1 41 and ventilation pipe 2 respectively, which can effectively control the temperature of the engine 13 and other key components to prevent performance degradation or damage due to overheating. By maintaining an appropriate temperature, it can ensure that the engine 13 operates in the best condition, thereby improving work efficiency and extending service life. In addition, good heat dissipation also helps to improve the comfort level of the cab, reduce operational errors or discomfort caused by high temperature, and thus improve work efficiency and safety.
[0042] The above description of the present invention is illustrative in combination with the accompanying drawings. It is obvious that the specific implementation of the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned method. As long as such non-substantial improvements are made by adopting the method concept and technical solution of the present invention, or the concept and technical solution of the present invention are directly applied to other occasions without improvement, they are all within the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. A loader cab hood, characterized by: The invention comprises a frame (1), a cab, a hood body (2), and an adjustable lighting mechanism, wherein the hood body (2) is arranged on the top of the cab and mounted on the frame (1), a loading bucket (11) is provided at the front end of the frame (1), and the adjustable lighting mechanism is movably mounted on the outer wall of the hood body (2) at one end facing the loading bucket (11), and the adjustable lighting mechanism comprises a slideway (22) mounted on the outer wall of the hood body (2) and lighting elements symmetrically mounted on both sides of the slideway (22). The light (23) is symmetrically mounted on the front outer wall of the hood body (2), and the lighting lamp (23) is movably mounted in the slide (22). A battery compartment (37) is also fixedly mounted on the top of the hood body (2). A battery pack is arranged in the battery compartment (37). The battery pack provides power support to the adjustable lighting mechanism. The battery pack is also connected to a sun-tracking photovoltaic collector (3), and the sun-tracking photovoltaic collector (3) is movably mounted on the top of the hood body (2).
2. The loader cab hood according to claim 1, characterized in that: A slider (25) is installed on one side of the lighting lamp (23) connected to the slideway (22), and linear modules (24) are provided on both sides of the slideway (22). The slider (25) is slidably connected to the linear modules (24), and the linear modules (24) symmetrically arranged on both sides of the slideway (22) are controlled separately.
3. The loader cab hood according to claim 2, characterized in that: The linear module (24) comprises a synchronous belt (241), a guide rail (242), a driving motor (243), and a pulley. The slider (25) is slidably connected to the guide rail (242). The synchronous belt (241) is movably installed between the guide rails (242). The output end of the driving motor (243) is connected to the pulley and is installed at one end of the guide rail (242). The pulley is engaged with the synchronous belt (241). The center of the slider (25) is fixedly connected to the synchronous belt (241). The battery pack provides power to the driving motor (243) on the linear module (24).
4. The loader cab hood according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sun-tracking photovoltaic collector (3) includes a supporting base (31), a rotating shaft (32), a slide (33), a support frame (34), and a solar panel (35). The base is fixedly mounted on the top of the hood body (2), the slide (33) is mounted on the supporting base (31), the rotating shaft (32) is mounted on the top of the slide (33), a reduction motor is mounted inside the slide (33), the output end of the reduction motor is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (32), the support frame (34) is connected to the rotating shaft (32), the solar panel (35) is mounted on the support frame (34), and a light sensor (36) is provided on the solar panel (35). The light sensor (36) is electrically connected to a PLC controller, the PLC controller is electrically connected to the reduction motor, and the battery pack is connected to the reduction motor.
5. The loader cab hood according to claim 4, characterized in that: The support frame (34) includes a mounting frame (342) and a connecting frame (341), wherein the connecting frame (341) is connected to the rotating shaft (32), and the solar panel (35) is mounted on the mounting frame (342). A cylinder (343) is symmetrically provided at one end of the connecting frame (341), and the cylinder (343) is rotatably connected to the connecting frame (341). The telescopic end of the cylinder (343) is connected to one end of the mounting frame (342), and the mounting frame (342) is rotatably connected to one end of the connecting frame (341) away from the cylinder (343).
6. The loader cab hood according to claim 1, characterized in that: A hatch (21) is provided on one side of the hood body (2); an engine (13) is installed at one end of the frame (1) away from the loading bucket (11); a hatch (14) is provided on the outer cover of the engine (13); a driver's seat (12) is provided on the top of the hatch (14); the hood is provided on the top of the frame (1) and a heat dissipation window (15) is provided at the position of the engine (13); and the heat dissipation window (15) is connected to a heat dissipation system (4).
7. The loader cab hood according to claim 6, characterized in that: The heat dissipation system (4) comprises a ventilation pipe 1 (41), a ventilation pipe 2, and a fan (42). Ventilation windows are also provided on both sides of the hood body (2). The ventilation pipe 1 (41) is connected to the heat dissipation window (15). The rear end of the hood body (2) is connected to the ventilation pipe 2. The ventilation pipe 1 (41) and the ventilation pipe 2 are connected to the fan (42) via a three-way pipe. The fan (42) is installed at the top of the rear end of the frame (1). The battery pack provides power to the fan (42).