Remote control mechanism

The remote control mechanism enables remote control of the valves on the top of the semi-trailer tank, solving the safety hazards and time-consuming problems of operators climbing to work, reducing manufacturing and labor costs, and improving operational efficiency.

CN223579058UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-21东莞市永强汽车制造有限公司
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520340584.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-28
Publication Date
2025-11-21
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-28

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Technical Problem

The existing valve components of semi-trailers are installed on the top of the tank, which requires operators to climb to work, posing a safety hazard, prolonging the operation time, and increasing manufacturing costs.

Method used

Design a remote control mechanism to achieve remote control of the valve on the top of the tank through the mechanical connection of components such as valve connecting plate, rotating shaft and operating handle. Stainless steel and carbon fiber materials are used to ensure lightweight and easy operation.

Benefits of technology

This avoids the need for operators to climb to heights, saving time and costs, improving operational response speed, reducing labor costs, and decreasing the design complexity and cost of tank top protection devices.

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Abstract

A remote control mechanism comprises a valve connecting plate, a valve connecting joint and a first rotating shaft, the valve connecting plate is fixed to a vehicle body, the valve connecting joint is arranged in the middle of the inner side of the valve connecting plate, the first rotating shaft is fixed to one side of the valve connecting joint, and the first rotating shaft is rotationally connected with the valve connecting plate; one end of the first rotating shaft is provided with a hinge, the hinge is an arc-shaped plate, one end of the bottom of the hinge is rotatably connected with a second rotating shaft, the bottom end of the second rotating shaft is rotatably connected with the hinge, one end of the hinge is fixedly connected with a third rotating shaft, and the third rotating shaft is fixedly sleeved with a shaft sleeve and rotatably connected with the shaft sleeve; the valve control device has the advantages that the structure is novel, the conception is ingenious, and the valve control operation is convenient.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a control mechanism, concretely is a kind of remote control mechanism. BACKGROUND

[0002] Remote control mechanism is a kind of mechanical connection by multiple components, connected with a part that is inconvenient to operate, aims at realizing the switch of part by more simple and fast operation mode or making person be in more safe and convenient position. With the increasing danger of the goods carried, the valve parts on the semitrailer are increasing, and most of the valve parts are installed on the top of the tank, so that the operator needs to climb to the top of the tank three to four meters high to work. This operation not only has great safety hazard, but also prolongs the working time of the operator to a certain extent, which brings great inconvenience to the operator. At the same time, the existing semitrailer protects the safety of the operator working on the tank top by installing tank top protection device when designing. However, some valve parts need to be installed at the position of both ends of the tank top, so that the tank top protection device has to be extended when designing, which increases the difficulty of lifting the tank top guardrail and further increases the manufacturing cost of the vehicle. SUMMARY

[0003] In view of the above situation, in order to overcome the defects of the prior art, the utility model provides a remote control mechanism, which effectively solves the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme: the utility model discloses a valve connecting plate, valve connecting joint and first rotating shaft, the valve connecting plate is fixed with the vehicle body, the middle part of the inner side of the valve connecting plate is provided with the valve connecting joint, one side of the valve connecting joint is fixed with the first rotating shaft, the first rotating shaft is rotatably connected with the valve connecting plate, one end of the first rotating shaft is provided with a hinge, the hinge is an arc plate, one end of the bottom of the hinge is rotatably connected with a second rotating shaft, the bottom end of the second rotating shaft is rotatably connected with a hinge, one end of the hinge is fixedly connected with a third rotating shaft, the outer side of the third rotating shaft is provided with a shaft sleeve, the third rotating shaft is rotatably connected with the shaft sleeve, one end of the third rotating shaft is fixedly provided with an operating handle.

[0005] Preferably, the bottom of one end of the valve connecting plate is fixedly provided with a supporting plate, the upper end of the supporting plate is welded to the valve connecting plate, and the bottom surface of the supporting plate is fixed to the outer surface of the tank.

[0006] Preferably, the top end of the second rotating shaft is fixedly provided with a joint, the joint is a U-shaped block, and the joint is connected with the hinge through a rotating shaft.

[0007] Preferably, one end of the shaft sleeve is fixedly provided with a limiting plate, the bottom end of the shaft sleeve is fixedly provided with a connecting plate, the bottom end of the connecting plate is fixedly provided with a supporting channel steel, and the supporting channel steel is fixedly connected with the surface of the tank.

[0008] Preferably, one end of the valve connecting joint is fixedly connected with the opening and closing of the controlled valve, by welding or bolt fixing.

[0009] Preferably, the grease nipple is installed on the side surface of the shaft sleeve, and the grease nipple is vertically installed upwards.

[0010] Beneficial effects: through the connection of the remote operating mechanism, the operator can realize the control of the valve at the top of the tank on the ground, on the one hand, the operator avoids working on the top of the tank, on the other hand, the time of the operator going up and down the tank is saved, which brings greater operation convenience to the operator, ensures the safety of the operator and saves the time cost;

[0011] Secondly, during the operation of the semitrailer, one person needs to operate the valve at the top of the tank, and another person needs to observe the data or the state of the tank truck on the ground, through the remote operating mechanism, it is expected to improve the possibility of one person operating the semitrailer, and after observing the data or the state of the semitrailer, the opening and closing of the valve can be controlled faster, the response time is improved, and the labor cost is reduced;

[0012] Thirdly, during the design of the semitrailer tank, since part of the valves are installed at the front end of the tank, in order to protect the operator operating the valve on the tank top, the tank top protection device needs to be arranged on the entire tank top, however, when the manhole and other tank top accessories are concentrated at the rear end of the tank, and a valve is installed at the front end of the tank, if the remote operating mechanism is used, the tank top protection device does not need to be extended to the front end of the tank, which not only saves the manufacturing cost of the semitrailer, but also is more conducive to the rapid response of the tank top protection device.

[0013] Finally, when the materials are selected, the valve connecting plate, the valve connecting joint and the supporting plate of the upper part, and the operating handle, the supporting channel steel and the connecting plate of the lower part will adopt stainless steel materials, and the rotating shaft of the middle part will adopt a lighter carbon fiber material, on the one hand, considering the lightweight design of the vehicle, on the other hand, in order to reduce the force of the operator controlling the operating handle, the opening and closing of the valve can be realized more quickly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0014] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present application, and constitute a part of the specification, and are used to explain the present application together with the embodiments of the present application, and do not constitute a limitation to the present application. In the drawings:

[0015] Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present application;

[0016] Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram of the installation and use structure of the present application;

[0017] The figure label: 1, valve connecting plate; 2, valve connecting joint; 3, first rotating shaft; 4, support plate; 5, hinge; 6, joint; 7, second rotating shaft; 8, grease nipple; 9, shaft sleeve; 10, third rotating shaft; 11, limiting plate; 12, operating handle; 13, connecting plate; 14, support channel steel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The specific embodiments of the utility model are further described in detail below. Figs. 1-2 The specific embodiments of the utility model are further described in detail below.

[0019] Embodiment one, by Figs. 1-2 The utility model provides a kind of remote control mechanism, including valve connecting plate 1, valve connecting joint 2, first rotating shaft 3, support plate 4, hinge 5, joint 6, second rotating shaft 7, grease nipple 8, shaft sleeve 9, third rotating shaft 10, limiting plate 11, operating handle 12, connecting plate 13 and support channel steel 14;

[0020] Valve connecting plate 1: as the connecting basis of entire device and vehicle body, its inner side middle part bears valve connecting joint 2, provides stable support platform for valve control, ensures the effective transmission of force, and high-strength steel material is selected to ensure structural rigidity.

[0021] Valve connecting joint 2: one end is fixedly connected with the switch of controlled valve, can be selected according to actual demand welding or bolt connection mode, guarantees the firmness of connection, can accurately transmit the force exerted by operating handle 12, and opens or closes valve.

[0022] First rotating shaft 3: rotationally connected with valve connecting plate 1, as the key rotating fulcrum in the process of valve control, so that subsequent connecting components can flexibly rotate, realize multi-angle operation, and wear-resistant material is used to prolong service life.

[0023] Support plate 4: upper end is stably welded on valve connecting plate 1, and bottom surface is fixedly connected to the outer surface of tank body, plays the role of reinforcing the support force of valve connecting plate 1, disperses the stress of device, and prevents local stress concentration from causing damage to tank body.

[0024] Hinge 5: designed as arc plate, has good flexibility and rotating performance, realizes multidirectional displacement of operating handle 12 by cooperating with first, second and third rotating shafts, and meets different operation space requirements.

[0025] Joint 6: U-shaped block structure, is connected with hinge 5 through rotating shaft, provides stable connecting point for the top end of second rotating shaft 7, optimizes the force transmission path, and ensures smooth operation.

[0026] Second rotating shaft 7: connecting the upper and lower hinges 5, realizing the effective transmission of force in the vertical direction and the angle transformation, the rotation characteristic is the key to realize the height adjustment of the operating handle 12.

[0027] Butter nozzle 8: vertically installed on the side surface of the shaft sleeve 9 upwards, facilitating regular injection of lubricating grease, ensuring that the rotating friction between the shaft sleeve 9 and the third rotating shaft 10 is minimized, maintaining the smoothness of the device operation and reducing component wear.

[0028] Shaft sleeve 9: sleeved outside the third rotating shaft 10 and rotationally connected thereto, one end fixed with a limiting plate 11, providing stable support and rotation guide for the third rotating shaft 10, while protecting the rotating shaft from external force impact.

[0029] Third rotating shaft 10: one end fixed with an operating handle 12, as a component carrier for direct force exertion by the operator, converting human power into torque to drive the valve connection joint to control the opening and closing of the valve.

[0030] Limiting plate 11: fixed at one end of the shaft sleeve, preventing excessive axial displacement of the third rotating shaft 10, ensuring the accuracy and safety of the operation, and avoiding device failure caused by excessive shaft movement.

[0031] Operating handle 12: ergonomically designed for easy holding and exertion by the operator, with a reasonable lever ratio design to allow the user to easily control the valve, and the surface is treated with anti-slip to prevent slipping.

[0032] Connecting plate 13: the bottom end is fixed with a support channel steel 14, and the top end is connected with the shaft sleeve 9, serving as a connecting transition, stably connecting the shaft sleeve limiting structure and the tank support structure.

[0033] Support channel steel 14: firmly fixed with the tank surface, providing solid bottom support for the entire valve control device, ensuring stable operation of the device under various working conditions and resisting external force impact.

[0034] Working principle: when installing, the valve connecting plate 1 and the vehicle body are accurately fixed according to the predetermined position, ensuring firm connection, the tightening torque of the bolts reaches the design requirement, preventing loosening; the upper end of the support plate 4 is welded to the corresponding position below the valve connecting plate 1, the welded part is detected for flaw detection to ensure the welding quality, then the bottom surface of the support plate 4 is tightly attached to the outer surface of the tank and fixed, which can be welded or connected with high-strength bolts;

[0035] The one end of the valve connecting joint 2 is firmly connected with the opening and closing of the controlled valve through the selected welding or bolt connection, and the welding is uniform and full, and the bolt connection needs to add a lock washer; the first rotating shaft 3, the hinge 5, the second rotating shaft 7, the joint 6, the third rotating shaft 10 and the shaft sleeve 9 are assembled in sequence, the rotating shafts are flexible, the hinge connection is tight and not jammed, and the limiting plate 11 at one end is fixed after the shaft sleeve 9 is installed in place; the operating handle 12 is fixed at one end of the third rotating shaft 10, the connection is reliable, and the direction of the operating handle 12 is convenient for the operator to operate; finally, the upper end of the connecting plate 13 is welded with the shaft sleeve 9, the lower end is fixed with the supporting channel steel 14, and the supporting channel steel 14 is firmly connected with the surface of the tank body, and the installation of the whole device is completed.

[0036] In use, the operator holds the operating handle 12, applies appropriate force according to the opening and closing requirement of the valve, rotates the operating handle clockwise or according to the actual valve design direction to open the valve, and rotates the operating handle counterclockwise to close the valve.

[0037] During rotation, the first rotating shaft 3, the second rotating shaft 7, the third rotating shaft 10 and the hinge 5 work together to convert the rotary motion of the operating handle into the rotary motion of the valve connecting joint 2, so as to realize precise opening and closing control of the valve. During operation, the valve state is observed to ensure that the valve is completely opened or closed in place, and excessive force is avoided to cause damage to the parts.

[0038] Beneficial effects: The connection of the remote operating mechanism enables the operator to control the valve at the top of the tank on the ground. On the one hand, it avoids the operator to work at the top of the tank, and on the other hand, it saves the time of the operator to go up and down the tank, which brings great convenience to the operator, ensures the safety of the operator and saves the time cost.

[0039] Secondly, during the operation of the semitrailer, one person needs to operate the valve at the top of the tank, and another person needs to observe the data or the state of the tank truck on the ground. Through the remote operating mechanism of the present application, it is expected to improve the possibility of one person to operate the semitrailer, and to control the opening and closing of the valve more quickly after observing the data or the state of the semitrailer, thereby improving the response time and reducing the labor cost.

[0040] Thirdly, during the design of the semitrailer tank, some valves are installed at the front end of the tank. In order to protect the operator operating such valves on the tank top, the tank top protection device needs to cover the entire tank top. However, when manholes and other tank top accessories are concentrated at the rear end of the tank, and a certain valve is installed at the front end of the tank, if the remote operating mechanism of the present application is used, the tank top protection device does not need to be extended to the front end of the tank. This not only saves the manufacturing cost of the semitrailer, but also is more conducive to the rapid response of the tank top protection device.

[0041] Finally, the remote control mechanism of the present application selects stainless steel for the valve connecting plate, the valve connecting joint, the support plate of the upper part, and the operating handle, the support channel steel, and the connecting plate of the lower part. The rotating shaft of the middle part is made of carbon fiber material, which is lighter. On the one hand, it is considered for the lightweight design of the vehicle, and on the other hand, it is to reduce the force of the operator controlling the operating handle, and to open and close the valve more quickly.

[0042] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent replacements to some technical features. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A remote handling mechanism comprising a valve connection plate (1), a valve connection joint (2) and a first rotation axis (3), characterized in that: The valve connecting plate (1) is fixed with the vehicle body, and the middle part of the inner side of the valve connecting plate (1) is provided with a valve connecting joint (2), one side of the valve connecting joint (2) is fixed with a first rotating shaft (3), the first rotating shaft (3) is rotatably connected with the valve connecting plate (1), one end of the first rotating shaft (3) is provided with a hinge (5), the hinge (5) is an arc-shaped plate, one end of the bottom of the hinge (5) is rotatably connected with a second rotating shaft (7), the bottom end of the second rotating shaft (7) is rotatably connected with the hinge (5), one end of the hinge (5) is fixedly connected with a third rotating shaft (10), the outer side of the third rotating shaft (10) is provided with a shaft sleeve (9), the third rotating shaft (10) is rotatably connected with the shaft sleeve (9), one end of the third rotating shaft (10) is fixedly provided with an operating handle (12).

2. A teleoperation mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The bottom of one end of the valve connecting plate (1) is fixedly provided with a supporting plate (4), the upper end of the supporting plate (4) is welded to the valve connecting plate (1), and the bottom surface of the supporting plate (4) is fixed to the outer surface of the tank body.

3. A teleoperation mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The top end of the second rotating shaft (7) is fixedly provided with an articulated joint (6), the articulated joint (6) is a U-shaped block, and the articulated joint (6) is connected with the hinge (5) through a rotating shaft.

4. A teleoperation mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: One end of the shaft sleeve (9) is fixedly provided with a limiting plate (11), the bottom end of the shaft sleeve (9) is fixedly provided with a connecting plate (13), the bottom end of the connecting plate (13) is fixedly provided with a supporting channel steel (14), and the supporting channel steel (14) is fixedly connected with the surface of the tank body.

5. A teleoperation mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: One end of the valve connecting joint (2) is fixedly connected with the opening and closing of the controlled valve, and welding or bolt fixing is adopted.

6. A teleoperation mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The grease nipple (8) is installed on the side surface of the shaft sleeve (9), and the grease nipple (8) is vertically installed upwards.