Simple device for transferring indoor large test piece
By designing a simple device for transferring large indoor specimens, using a combination of a sliding ball and swivel casters, the problems of difficulty and danger in transferring large specimens were solved, achieving safe and fast specimen transfer and adapting to the height requirements of different testing equipment platforms.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422960013.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-02
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-28
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-02
AI Technical Summary
In indoor rock tests, transferring large and heavy specimens presents challenges such as installation difficulties and high risks, which may lead to damage to the specimens or personal injury.
A simple device comprising an upper support frame platform and a lower support frame was designed. The horizontal movement and height adjustment of the specimen are achieved by using a sliding ball assembly and omnidirectional casters. The rolling of the sliding ball and the engagement of the locking holes ensure safe and quick transfer of the specimen.
It enables the safe, fast, and labor-saving transfer of large specimens, reduces the risk of specimen damage and personnel injury, and adapts to the height requirements of different testing machine platforms.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of indoor rock testing, and in particular to a simple device for transferring large indoor specimens, used for moving large and heavy rock specimens for large press tests. Background Technology
[0002] In indoor rock testing, some tests use large specimens and blocks, with some specimens measuring 50cm*50cm*50cm, resulting in significant weight, sometimes reaching 300kg. This makes installing or removing the specimens onto the press or testing platform difficult and potentially dangerous. Accidents during manual handling can lead to damage to the specimens, affecting the testing cycle, or even serious injuries to personnel. Therefore, a simple, safe, and effective device for transferring large specimens to or from the testing platform is essential. Utility Model Content
[0003] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides a simple device for transferring large indoor specimens, enabling safe, fast, and labor-saving transfer of large specimens.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: A simple device for transferring large indoor specimens, comprising an upper support frame platform and a lower support frame. The upper support frame platform includes a top frame and vertical support legs located below the top frame. A first locking hole for height adjustment is opened on one side of the vertical support leg. At least three rows of parallel sliding ball assemblies are arranged on the top frame. The sliding ball assembly consists of a group of sliding balls arranged sequentially and a limiting rod located around each sliding ball, so that the sliding balls roll within the space enclosed by the limiting rods without falling off the top frame. The top surfaces of multiple sliding balls are located on the same horizontal plane and are higher than the height of the limiting rods. The lower support frame is a frame structure with hollow vertical support sides. A through hole is opened at the top of the support side and a row of vertical second locking holes is opened on the side. The vertical support legs of the upper support frame platform are slidably inserted into the support side through the through hole, and the height of the upper support frame platform is adjusted by adjusting the positions of the first and second locking holes.
[0005] Furthermore, four omnidirectional casters are installed below the bottom frame of the lower support frame, allowing the entire device to slide horizontally.
[0006] Furthermore, the middle of the sliding ball assembly is provided with a spaced groove, the width of which is not less than 8cm, for the fork legs of a forklift or the chain of a crane to pass through in order to transfer the test piece.
[0007] Furthermore, the sliding ball is made of solid stainless steel, and three rows of sliding ball components are provided on the upper part of the upper support frame platform.
[0008] Furthermore, the upper support frame platform is a square frame welded from stainless steel square steel, and four vertical support legs are welded below the upper support frame platform. The vertical support legs are also made of stainless steel square steel.
[0009] Furthermore, the lower support frame is also a square frame, with the same material and dimensions as the upper support frame.
[0010] Furthermore, the support edge on the lower support frame is made of square steel, which is nested and fitted with the vertical support leg through locking holes, so that the height of the entire device can be adjusted between 72cm and 117cm to adapt to the height of the test platform of different test machines.
[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: it provides a simple, safe, quick, and labor-saving device for transferring large indoor specimens. The device uses a sliding ball on its support platform to achieve horizontal movement of the specimen, and the height of the device is adjusted by nested support legs and locking holes on the support sides, thus achieving the purpose of transferring large specimens. Attached Figure Description
[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the simplified device for transferring large indoor specimens according to this utility model.
[0013] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the lower support frame structure of the simple device for transferring large indoor specimens according to this utility model.
[0014] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the upper support frame platform of the simple device for transferring large indoor specimens according to this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0015] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper end", "lower end", "outer", "both ends", "middle", "bottom", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or apparatus referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0016] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "layout," "installation," and "featured" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0018] like Figure 1-3 As shown, the simple device for transferring large indoor specimens according to this utility model includes an upper support frame platform and a lower support frame. The upper support frame platform includes a top frame 12 and vertical support legs 121 located below the top frame 12. A first locking hole 122 for height adjustment is opened on one side of the vertical support legs 121. At least three rows of parallel sliding ball assemblies are arranged on the top frame 12. The sliding ball assembly consists of a group of sliding balls 10 arranged in sequence and a limiting rod 11 located around each sliding ball, so that the sliding balls 10 are restricted. The top frame 12 rolls within the space enclosed by the rod 11 without falling off. The top surfaces of multiple sliding balls 10 are located on the same horizontal plane and are higher than the height of the limiting rod 11. The lower support frame is a frame structure with a hollow vertical support edge 13. The top of the support edge 13 has a through hole 131, and the side has a row of vertical second locking holes 14. The vertical support leg 121 of the upper support frame platform slides into the support edge 13 through the through hole 131. The height of the upper support frame platform is adjusted by adjusting the position of the first locking hole 122 and the second locking hole 14.
[0019] Four omnidirectional casters 16 are installed under the bottom frame of the lower support frame, allowing the entire device to slide horizontally.
[0020] The sliding ball assembly has a spaced groove in the middle, with a groove width of not less than 8cm, for forklift forks or crane chains to pass through to transfer the test piece.
[0021] The sliding ball 10 is made of solid stainless steel, and three rows of sliding ball components are provided on the upper part of the upper support frame platform.
[0022] The upper support frame platform is a square frame welded from stainless steel square steel. Four vertical support legs 121 are welded to the bottom of the upper support frame platform. The vertical support legs 121 are made of stainless steel square steel.
[0023] The lower support frame is also a square frame, and its material and size are the same as those of the upper support frame.
[0024] The support edge 13 on the lower support frame is made of square steel, which is nested with the vertical support leg 121 and fits through a locking hole, so that the height of the entire device can be adjusted between 72cm and 117cm to adapt to the height of the test platform of different test machines.
[0025] Specifically, in this embodiment, the upper support frame platform 12 is a square frame welded from stainless steel square steel, with dimensions of 50cm*50cm. The square steel used is 30mm*30mm in size and 2mm thick (the same scale device can be made according to different sizes of the transferred specimens, and the structural bearing capacity should be calculated for safety). Three rows of sliding balls 10 (7 balls per row) are provided on the upper part of the upper support frame platform 12. Each sliding ball has a diameter of 58mm and is made of solid stainless steel. Each sliding ball is surrounded by a limiting rod 11 to prevent it from falling off the platform 12. A recessed space with a spacing of not less than 8cm is provided between the groups of 10 sliding balls for forklift forks or crane chains to pass through for transferring the specimens.
[0026] In this embodiment, four vertical support legs 121 are welded to the lower part of the upper support frame platform 12. The vertical support legs are made of stainless steel square steel with a size of 25mm*25mm and can be embedded in the vertical support edge 13 of the lower support frame. Each vertical support leg is provided with a first locking hole 122 at the bottom for adjusting the height of the entire device.
[0027] In this embodiment, the lower support frame 15 is also a square frame, with the same material and dimensions as the upper support frame. The lower end of the lower support frame 15 is connected to four omnidirectional casters 16, allowing the entire device to slide horizontally. The support edge 13 consists of four vertical square steel bars, each 30mm*30mm in diameter, 2mm thick, and 60cm high. Each vertical support leg has a row of height-adjustable second locking holes 14. The vertical support edge and the support legs of the upper support platform are nested and fitted with locking holes, allowing the overall height of the device to be adjusted between 72cm and 117cm to accommodate the height of different testing machine specimen testing platforms.
[0028] In the diagram, 15 is the horizontal square steel frame at the bottom of the lower support frame, and 130 is the horizontal square steel frame at the top of the lower support frame.
[0029] This device, with its set of sliding ball joints, can both support the weight of large specimens and allow for easy movement of them through the rotation of the sliding balls. The four vertical support sides of the lower support frame are hollow square steel with height adjustment holes, allowing the height of the entire device to be adjusted to align it horizontally with the press or testing equipment platform for easy specimen transfer. This simple device ensures safe, quick, and labor-saving transfer of large specimens.
[0030] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
[0031] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. A simple device for transferring large indoor specimens, characterized in that, The system includes an upper support frame platform and a lower support frame. The upper support frame platform includes a top frame (12) and vertical support legs (121) located below the top frame (12). A first locking hole (122) for height adjustment is opened on one side of the vertical support leg (121). At least three rows of parallel sliding ball assemblies are arranged on the top frame (12). Each sliding ball assembly consists of a group of sliding balls (10) arranged in sequence and a limiting rod (11) located around each sliding ball, so that the sliding ball (10) rolls within the space enclosed by the limiting rod (11) and does not fall off. The top frame (12) is leveled, and the top surfaces of multiple sliding balls (10) are on the same horizontal plane and higher than the height of the limiting rod (11). The lower support frame is a frame structure, and the vertical support edge (13) is hollow. The top of the support edge (13) has a through hole (131), and the side has a row of vertical second locking holes (14). The vertical support leg (121) of the upper support frame platform is slidably inserted into the support edge (13) through the through hole (131), and the height of the upper support frame platform is adjusted by adjusting the position of the first locking hole (122) and the second locking hole (14).
2. The simple device for transferring large indoor specimens according to claim 1, characterized in that, Four omnidirectional casters (16) are installed under the bottom frame of the lower support frame to allow the entire device to slide horizontally.
3. The simple device for transferring large indoor specimens according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding ball assembly has a spaced groove in the middle, with a groove width of not less than 8cm, for forklift forks or crane chains to pass through to transfer the test piece.
4. The simple device for transferring large indoor specimens according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding ball (10) is made of solid stainless steel ball, and three rows of sliding ball components are provided on the upper part of the upper support frame platform.
5. The simple device for transferring large indoor specimens according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper support frame platform is a square frame welded from stainless steel square steel. Four vertical support legs (121) are welded below the upper support frame platform. The vertical support legs (121) are made of stainless steel square steel.
6. The simplified apparatus for transferring large indoor specimens according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lower support frame is also a square frame, and its material and size are the same as those of the upper support frame.
7. The simple apparatus for transferring large indoor specimens according to claim 6, characterized in that, The support edge (13) on the lower support frame is made of square steel, which is nested with the vertical support leg (121) and fits with a locking hole, so that the height of the entire device can be adjusted between 72cm and 117cm to adapt to the height of different test machine specimen testing platforms.