Automatic transportation tool car on large-gradient metal roof

By designing automated transport vehicles on steeply sloping metal roofs and utilizing guide wheel assemblies and winch systems, the safety and efficiency issues of construction workers moving glass on steeply sloping roofs have been solved, achieving safe and efficient glass transportation.

CN223621163UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-02THE CONSTR DECORATION OF CHINA CONSTR NO 7 ENG BUREAU
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Application Number
CN202421608735.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-09
Publication Date
2025-12-02
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-09

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, when construction workers move glass on steeply sloped metal roofs, there are problems such as roof panel deformation or damage, high labor intensity, and insufficient safety guarantees.

Method used

Design an automated transport vehicle for metal roofs with steep slopes. The vehicle uses guide wheel assemblies in conjunction with roof assemblies, a winch, and a traction rope to move the trolley assembly, preventing roof panel deformation and using guardrails to prevent glass from tilting or falling off.

Benefits of technology

It enables safe, efficient, and labor-saving glass transportation on steeply sloping roofs, avoiding problems such as roof panel deformation and high labor intensity for personnel, and providing effective safety assurance.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an automatic transport tool car on a large-gradient metal roof, which comprises a roof assembly, a plurality of trolley assemblies are arranged above the roof assembly, and glass is placed on the trolley assemblies so as to transport the glass. A guide wheel assembly is arranged at the bottom of the trolley assembly and matched with the roof assembly so that the trolley assembly can move along the roof assembly. A winch is fixedly installed on the roof assembly, the output end of the winch is fixedly connected with a traction rope, and a traction lock catch hinged to the traction rope is hinged to the trolley assembly. Before use, the upper-level guide wheel assembly and the lower-level guide wheel assembly are matched with the lower protruding edge and the upper protruding edge respectively, then the movable trolley assembly is driven to move, and deformation of the vertical lockrand roof panel can be avoided in the moving process; the winch and the pulling rope are adopted to pull the trolley assembly, when glass is transported on a large-gradient roof, transportation is stable and labor-saving, vertical movement of the transportation tool trolley is facilitated, and safety and high efficiency are achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of standing seam roofing technology, specifically an automatic transport vehicle for metal roofs with steep slopes. Background Technology

[0002] Standing seam roofing is a special type of metal panel based on the standing seam design. This design is mainly for large-span self-supporting tight-fitting installation systems. The panels are connected by their unique aluminum alloy supports. The standing seams of the panels form a tight connection, and the connection between the interlocking edges and the supports can solve the problem of huge destructive forces caused by thermal expansion and contraction.

[0003] Currently, the transportation of standing seam metal panels for building roofs relies on manual high-altitude lifting. This manual lifting process is highly dangerous, as workers repeatedly step on the roof panels, causing deformation or damage. Furthermore, manual lifting is physically demanding for workers and lacks effective safety measures. The safety risks are even higher on sloping metal roofs, and it is even impossible to transport them on steeply sloped roofs. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic transport vehicle for metal roofs with large slopes, which aims to solve the problems in the prior art where construction workers repeatedly step on the roof panels, causing deformation or damage to the roof panels; at the same time, direct manual lifting and transport results in high labor intensity for construction workers and the inability to set up effective safety measures.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: an automatic transport vehicle for metal roofs with steep slopes includes a roof assembly, and multiple trolley assemblies are provided above the roof assembly. Glass is placed on the trolley assemblies to transport the glass.

[0006] The bottom of the trolley assembly is provided with a guide wheel assembly, which cooperates with the roof assembly to enable the trolley assembly to move along the roof assembly;

[0007] A winch is fixedly installed on the roof assembly, and a traction rope is fixedly connected to the output end of the winch. A traction lock is hinged to the trolley assembly and hinged to the traction rope, so that the trolley assembly can be driven to move under the action of the winch.

[0008] Preferably, the roof assembly includes a roof structure, a standing seam roof panel, and a plurality of spaced-apart upper ridges, wherein the roof structure is fixedly installed on a house support frame;

[0009] The upper protruding ridge includes a fixing ring and a fixing rod. The fixing ring is fixedly mounted on the fixing rod, and the fixing ring and the fixing rod cooperate with each other to form an outer recessed structure.

[0010] The standing seam roof panel is fixedly installed on the upper end of the roof structure. Multiple upper protruding ribs are fixedly installed on the top of the standing seam roof panel. The standing seam roof panel and the protruding ribs cooperate to form an upward-facing groove structure. The guide wheel assembly is slidably inserted into the groove structure to limit the position of the guide wheel assembly.

[0011] Preferably, the trolley assembly includes a base frame and a guide wheel bracket, wherein the guide wheel bracket is an inverted U-shaped frame structure with the opening facing downward;

[0012] The guide wheel bracket is installed at the bottom of the base frame, and the guide wheel assemblies are all located inside the guide wheel bracket.

[0013] Preferably, the guide wheel assembly includes an upper guide wheel assembly and two symmetrically arranged lower guide wheel assemblies;

[0014] The upper guide wheel assembly is fixedly mounted on the inner top wall of the guide wheel bracket, and the two lower guide wheel assemblies are respectively fixedly mounted on the inner side wall of the guide wheel bracket.

[0015] Preferably, the upper guide wheel assembly includes an upper bracket and an upper wheel, wherein the upper bracket is an inverted U-shaped frame structure;

[0016] The upper bracket is fixed on the inner top wall of the guide wheel bracket. The upper wheel is rotatably mounted inside the upper bracket by bolts. The upper wheel rolls against the top of the upper convex ridge so that the upper wheel can roll along the extension direction of the upper convex ridge.

[0017] Preferably, each of the lower-level guide wheel assemblies includes a lower-level wheel and a lower-level bracket, wherein the lower-level bracket is a horizontally placed U-shaped frame structure;

[0018] The lower bracket is located inside the guide wheel bracket, the lower wheel rotates inside the lower bracket, and the lower wheel rolls against the outer recessed structure formed by the cooperation of the fixing ring and the fixing rod.

[0019] The guide wheel bracket has a through hole, and a threaded post is inserted into the through hole, and the threaded post is threadedly connected to the through hole.

[0020] The threaded post passes through the threaded hole and is fixedly connected to the outer side of the lower bracket. A nut is provided on the side of the through hole away from the lower bracket. The nut is fitted onto the threaded post and is threadedly connected to the threaded post to adjust the distance between the two lower wheels.

[0021] Preferably, a vertically arranged protective railing is fixed on the upper end of the base frame near the edge and away from the traction lock, and the protective railing is perpendicular to the base frame to prevent the glass from tilting and falling off during transportation.

[0022] Preferably, rubber pads are fixed on the outer surfaces of the base frame and the guardrail to facilitate the placement of the glass.

[0023] The beneficial effects are: 1. Before use, the upper guide wheel assembly and the lower guide wheel assembly are matched with the upper and lower convex ridges respectively, and then the moving trolley assembly is driven to move. During the movement, deformation of the upright seam roof panel can be avoided.

[0024] 2. The trolley components are pulled by a winch and traction rope, which makes the transportation of glass on steep roofs smooth and labor-saving, and facilitates the up and down movement of the transport vehicle, making it safe and efficient. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the distribution of the trolley components in a specific embodiment of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a top view of the trolley assembly in a specific embodiment of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission structure of the guide wheel assembly in a specific embodiment of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the transportation process of the trolley components in a specific embodiment of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a specific embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 4 A magnified structural diagram at point A;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the distribution of the standing seam roof panels in a specific embodiment of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the trolley assembly moving on the upright seam roof panel in a specific embodiment of this utility model.

[0032] In the diagram: 1. Roofing components; 101. Roofing structure; 102. Standing seam roof panel; 103. Upper ridge; 2. Trolley components; 201. Base frame; 202. Guide wheel bracket; 301. Upper guide wheel assembly; 3011. Upper bracket; 3012. Upper wheel; 302. Lower guide wheel assembly; 3021. Lower wheel; 3022. Lower bracket; 4. Winch; 5. Traction rope; 6. Traction lock; 7. Nut; 8. Guardrail; 9. Rubber pad; 10. Glass; 11. Threaded column; 12. Skylight. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0034] like Figures 1-7 As shown, the present invention provides an automatic transport vehicle for metal roofs with steep slopes, comprising a roof assembly 1, a plurality of trolley assemblies 2 above the roof assembly 1, on which glass 10 is placed for transport. A guide wheel assembly is provided at the bottom of the trolley assembly 2, which cooperates with the roof assembly 1 to enable the trolley assembly 2 to move along the roof assembly 1. Through the guide wheel assembly, the trolley assembly 2 can transport the glass 10 to a designated area for installation.

[0035] like Figure 6-7 As shown, the roof assembly 1 is provided with a skylight 12, which is installed and interconnected with the roof assembly 1.

[0036] To facilitate the setting of the upper protruding ribs 103, in this embodiment, the roof assembly 1 includes a roof structure 101, a standing seam roof panel 102, and a plurality of spaced upper protruding ribs 103. The roof structure 101 is fixedly installed on the house support.

[0037] The upper convex ridge 103 includes a fixing ring and a fixing rod. The fixing ring is fixedly mounted on the fixing rod, and the fixing ring and the fixing rod cooperate to form an outer recessed structure. Figure 5 It can be seen that the outer diameter of the fixing ring is larger than the outer diameter of the fixing rod, so that a groove is formed on the outer side for the trolley assembly 2 to move.

[0038] The standing seam roof panel 102 is fixedly installed on the upper end of the roof structure 101. Multiple upper protruding ribs 103 are fixedly installed on the top of the standing seam roof panel 102. During installation, the standing seam roof panel 102 is installed above the roof structure 101, and then multiple upper protruding ribs 103 are installed above the standing seam roof panel 102. The standing seam roof panel 102 and the upper protruding ribs 103 cooperate to form an upward-facing groove structure, and the guide wheel assembly is slidably inserted into the groove structure to limit the position of the guide wheel assembly. Two adjacent upper protruding ribs 103 and the standing seam roof panel 102 between them cooperate to form a sliding groove for the guide wheel assembly to move (equivalent to the standing seam roof panel 102 and the upper protruding ribs 103 cooperating to form an upward-facing groove structure). This prevents the trolley assembly 2 from deviating when moving on the standing seam roof panel 102, thereby improving transportation efficiency.

[0039] In this embodiment, in order for the trolley assembly 2 to move along the upper protruding ridge 103 under the action of the guide wheel assembly, the trolley assembly 2 includes a base frame 201 and a guide wheel bracket 202. The guide wheel bracket 202 is an inverted U-shaped frame structure with the opening facing downward. The base frame 201 can be used to support the glass 10, while the guide wheel bracket 202 can install the guide wheel assembly inside the guide wheel bracket 202.

[0040] Specifically, the guide wheel brackets 202 are evenly distributed and installed at the bottom of the base frame 201, and the guide wheel assemblies are all located inside the guide wheel brackets 202. The guide wheel brackets 202 are designed to protect the guide wheel assemblies and prevent them from being damaged.

[0041] In order to enable movement along the upper convex ridge 103 and prevent the trolley assembly 2 from derailing, in this embodiment, the guide wheel assembly includes an upper guide wheel assembly 301 and two symmetrically arranged lower guide wheel assemblies 302.

[0042] The upper guide wheel assembly 301 is fixedly mounted on the inner top wall of the guide wheel bracket 202, and the two lower guide wheel assemblies 302 are respectively fixedly mounted on the inner side wall of the guide wheel bracket 202. The upper guide wheel assembly 301 can move along the top of the upper protruding ridge 103, which can prevent the roof assembly 1 from deforming when the trolley assembly 2 moves.

[0043] Specifically, the upper guide wheel assembly 301 includes an upper bracket 3011 and an upper wheel 3012. The upper bracket 3011 is an inverted U-shaped frame structure. The upper bracket 3011 can protect the upper wheel 3012 and prevent the upper wheel 3012 from being damaged.

[0044] The upper bracket 3011 is fixed on the inner top wall of the guide wheel bracket 202. The upper wheel 3012 is rotatably mounted inside the upper bracket 3011 by bolts. The upper wheel 3012 rolls against the top of the upper convex ridge 103 so that the upper wheel 3012 can roll along the extension direction of the upper convex ridge 103. The upper wheel 3012 rolls against the upper convex ridge 103 so that when the trolley assembly 2 moves, the upper wheel 3012 can roll along the top of the upper convex ridge 103.

[0045] The lower guide wheel assembly 302 can slide along the upper protrusion 103 with the help of the upper protrusion 103, thus avoiding the slide rail and derailment of the trolley assembly 2.

[0046] Specifically, each lower guide wheel assembly 302 includes a lower wheel 3021 and a lower bracket 3022. The lower bracket 3022 is a horizontally placed U-shaped frame structure, which can protect the lower wheel 3021.

[0047] The lower bracket 3022 is located inside the guide wheel bracket 202, and the lower wheel 3021 is rotatably located inside the lower bracket 3022. The lower wheel 3021 rolls against the outer recessed structure formed by the cooperation of the fixing ring and the fixing rod. When the upper wheel 3012 can roll along the top of the upper convex ridge 103, the lower wheel 3021 can also roll along the outer recessed structure formed by the cooperation of the fixing ring and the fixing rod, making the trolley assembly 2 more stable and smooth when transporting the glass 10.

[0048] In order to enable the two lower wheels 3021 to be locked on the outside of the fixed rod, in this embodiment, a through hole is provided on the guide wheel bracket 202, and a threaded post 11 is inserted into the through hole, and the threaded post 11 is threadedly connected to the through hole.

[0049] The threaded post 11 passes through the threaded hole and is fixedly connected to the outer side of the lower bracket 3022. A nut 7 is provided on the side of the through hole away from the lower bracket 3022. The nut 7 is fitted on the threaded post 11 and is threadedly connected to the threaded post 11 to adjust the distance between the two lower wheels 3021. First, loosen the nut 7, then rotate the threaded post 11 so that the threaded post 11 moves along the through hole, thereby adjusting the distance between the two lower wheels 3021. Stop when the distance of the upper protrusion 103 is met, and then tighten the nut 7.

[0050] To facilitate the movement of the trolley assembly 2, in this embodiment, a winch 4 is fixedly installed on the roof assembly 1, and a traction rope 5 is fixedly connected to the output end of the winch 4. A traction lock 6, which is hinged to the traction rope 5, is connected to the trolley assembly 2 so that the trolley assembly 2 can be driven to move under the action of the winch 4.

[0051] A fixed pulley is installed on the top of the roof component 1 so that when the winch 4 drives the traction rope 5 to retract and extend, the traction rope 5 can pass around the fixed pulley to pull the traction lock 6, and then the traction lock 6 will pull the trolley component 2 to move.

[0052] In order to prevent the glass 10 from tilting or falling off the trolley assembly 2, in this embodiment, a vertically arranged guardrail 8 is fixed on the upper end of the base frame 201 near the edge and away from the traction lock 6. The guardrail 8 is perpendicular to the base frame 201. The guardrail 8 prevents the glass 10 from slipping off the roof assembly 1 during transportation, so as to prevent the glass 10 from tilting and falling off during transportation.

[0053] Rubber pads 9 are fixed on the outer surfaces of the base frame 201 and the guardrail 8 to facilitate the placement of the glass 10. The rubber pads 9 are bonded and fixed to the base frame 201 and the guardrail 8 to facilitate the placement of the glass 10 and provide a flexible connection.

[0054] Working principle: First, loosen the nut 7, then rotate the threaded post 11 so that the threaded post 11 moves along the through hole, thereby adjusting the distance between the two lower-level wheels 3021 to adapt to the distance of the upper convex ridge 103, and then stop. Then tighten the nut 7 so that the upper-level guide wheel assembly 301 and the two symmetrically arranged lower-level guide wheel assemblies 302 are connected to the upper convex ridge 103.

[0055] After the connection is complete, the glass 10 is placed on the base frame 201. With the help of the rubber pad 9 and the guardrail 8, the glass 10 can be protected and prevented from falling off.

[0056] When the drive winch 4 is started, the winch 4 drives the traction rope 5 to wind up and down. The traction rope 5 can go around the fixed pulley and pull the traction lock 6. Then, the traction lock 6 pulls the trolley assembly 2 to move along the upper protruding ridge 103. In this process, it can achieve smooth and labor-saving transportation, and also avoid deformation of the roof assembly 1.

[0057] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims and not by the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An automated transport vehicle for metal roofs with steep slopes, comprising a roof assembly (1), characterized in that, The roof component (1) is provided with multiple trolley components (2) above it, and glass (10) is placed on the trolley components (2) to transport the glass (10); The bottom of the trolley assembly (2) is provided with a guide wheel assembly, which cooperates with the roof assembly (1) to enable the trolley assembly (2) to move along the roof assembly (1); A winch (4) is fixedly installed on the roof assembly (1), and a traction rope (5) is fixedly connected to the output end of the winch (4). A traction lock (6) is hinged to the trolley assembly (2) and hinged to the traction rope (5) so that the trolley assembly (2) can be driven to move under the action of the winch (4). The trolley assembly (2) includes a base frame (201) and a guide wheel bracket (202), wherein the guide wheel bracket (202) is an inverted U-shaped frame structure with the opening facing downward; The guide wheel bracket (202) is installed at the bottom of the base frame (201), and the guide wheel assemblies are all located inside the guide wheel bracket (202); The guide wheel assembly includes an upper guide wheel assembly (301) and two symmetrically arranged lower guide wheel assemblies (302). The upper guide wheel assembly (301) is fixedly mounted on the inner top wall of the guide wheel bracket (202), and the two lower guide wheel assemblies (302) are respectively fixedly mounted on the inner side wall of the guide wheel bracket (202).

2. The automated transport vehicle for metal roofs with steep slopes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The roof assembly (1) includes a roof structure (101), a standing seam roof panel (102), and a plurality of spaced-apart upper ridges (103), wherein the roof structure (101) is fixedly installed on the house frame; The upper protruding ridge (103) includes a fixing ring and a fixing rod. The fixing ring is fixedly mounted on the fixing rod, and the fixing ring and the fixing rod cooperate with each other to form an outer recessed structure. The standing seam roof panel (102) is fixedly installed on the upper end of the roof structure (101). Multiple upper ridges (103) are fixedly installed on the top of the standing seam roof panel (102). The standing seam roof panel (102) and the ridges (103) cooperate with each other to form an upward-facing groove structure. The guide wheel assembly is slidably inserted into the groove structure to limit the position of the guide wheel assembly.

3. The automated transport vehicle for metal roofs with steep slopes according to claim 2, characterized in that, The upper guide wheel assembly (301) includes an upper bracket (3011) and an upper wheel (3012), wherein the upper bracket (3011) is an inverted U-shaped frame structure; The upper bracket (3011) is fixed on the inner top wall of the guide wheel bracket (202). The upper wheel (3012) is rotatably mounted inside the upper bracket (3011) by bolts. The upper wheel (3012) rolls against the top of the upper convex ridge (103) so that the upper wheel (3012) can roll along the extension direction of the upper convex ridge (103).

4. The automated transport vehicle for metal roofs with steep slopes according to claim 3, characterized in that, Each of the lower guide wheel assemblies (302) includes a lower wheel (3021) and a lower bracket (3022), wherein the lower bracket (3022) is a horizontally placed U-shaped frame structure; The lower bracket (3022) is located inside the guide wheel bracket (202), and the lower wheel (3021) is rotatably located inside the lower bracket (3022), and the lower wheel (3021) rolls against the outer recessed structure formed by the cooperation of the fixing ring and the fixing rod. The guide wheel bracket (202) has a through hole, and a threaded post (11) is inserted into the through hole, and the threaded post (11) is threadedly connected to the through hole. The threaded column (11) passes through the threaded hole and is fixedly connected to the outer side of the lower bracket (3022). A nut (7) is provided on the side of the through hole away from the lower bracket (3022). The nut (7) is fitted on the threaded column (11) and the nut (7) is threadedly connected to the threaded column (11) to adjust the distance between the two lower wheels (3021).

5. The automated transport vehicle for metal roofs with steep slopes according to claim 1, characterized in that, A vertically arranged guardrail (8) is fixed on the upper end of the base frame (201) near the edge and away from the traction lock (6), and the guardrail (8) is perpendicular to the base frame (201) to prevent the glass (10) from tilting and falling off during transportation.

6. The automated transport vehicle for metal roofs with steep slopes according to claim 5, characterized in that, Rubber pads (9) are fixed on the outer surfaces of the base frame (201) and the guardrail (8) to facilitate the placement of the glass (10).