Automatic port container loading and unloading arm

By designing an automated port container loading and unloading arm with hydraulic support boom and jacks, the problem of the lack of small automated loading and unloading arms in ports has been solved, realizing flexible and automated loading and unloading of containers and meeting various operational needs within the port.

CN223892320UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-10CHONGQING JIAOTONG UNIV
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Application Number
CN202520377094.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-06
Publication Date
2026-02-10
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-06

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Technical Problem

Modern ports lack small, automated container handling arms, and the application scope of traditional equipment is limited, making it difficult to meet the flexible operation needs within the port.

Method used

An automated port container loading and unloading boom, comprising a hydraulically supported boom, jacks, and support beams, was designed. The boom adjusts its direction and extends and retracts via hydraulic support, and combined with jacks and clamping components, it enables automated loading and unloading of containers.

Benefits of technology

It enables flexible and automated loading and unloading of containers, is easy to operate, and is suitable for various operational scenarios within ports, meeting the flexible operation needs of modern ports.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of loading and unloading arms, and particularly discloses an automatic port container loading and unloading arm. By arranging the hydraulic supporting large arm, the lifting pile and the supporting beam, when a container needs to be loaded and unloaded, the rotating disc adjusts the direction of the hydraulic supporting large arm, meanwhile, the hydraulic supporting large arm stretches out and draws back, so that the position of the lifting pile is adjusted, the mounting plate and the clamping assembly are located on the container to be moved, the extending lifting pile is arranged, and the moving frame is controlled to move; the clamping assembly is clamped in an angle iron insertion hole of the container, then the lifting pile shrinks to drive the clamping assembly and the container to ascend, the rotating disc and the hydraulic supporting large arm control the container to move, the container is moved to a designated position and then put down, the operation process is simple, and the whole device is small and convenient to use. The device can be fixedly installed on a port site or an operation vehicle, and can meet the use requirements of flexible operation in a modern port.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of loading and unloading arm technology, specifically relating to an automated port container loading and unloading arm. Background Technology

[0002] Modern ports face increasing pressure from ever-growing cargo throughput, and traditional manual or semi-automated loading and unloading equipment can hardly meet the growing demand. Some ports are equipped with automated container loading and unloading arms for loading and unloading, but general automated container loading and unloading arms are large pieces of equipment that can only be used at fixed points in the port, with limited application scope. In order to meet the needs of loading and unloading operations inside the port, it is necessary to design a small automated container loading and unloading arm that can operate automatically and be installed in the port's operating location to increase the flexibility of port operations. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automated port container loading and unloading arm to solve the problem of the lack of small automated container loading and unloading arms in ports.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0005] An automated port container handling arm includes:

[0006] A base, which is connected to a port transport vehicle or the ground, and a rotating disk is fixedly connected to the base;

[0007] A hydraulically supported boom is fixedly mounted on a rotating disk;

[0008] A hoisting pile is hinged to the end of the hydraulic support boom via a pivot, and a mechanical box is fixedly connected to the lower end of the hoisting pile, with an installation plate fixedly connected to the bottom of the mechanical box;

[0009] A support beam is fixedly mounted on the mounting plate, and a movable frame is slidably connected to the support beam. An end plate that restricts the movement of the movable frame is fixedly connected to the end of the support beam, and a snap-fit ​​assembly is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the end of the movable frame.

[0010] Preferably, the snap-fit ​​assembly includes a snap-fit ​​block and a first insert rod fixedly mounted on a movable frame. The snap-fit ​​block is L-shaped, the first insert rod is disposed at the notch of the snap-fit ​​block, and a hydraulic insert rod is fixedly connected to the side wall of the snap-fit ​​block. The telescopic end of the hydraulic insert rod can penetrate the snap-fit ​​block and extend to the notch of the snap-fit ​​block.

[0011] Preferably, the mechanical box is equipped with a dual-axis motor, and the output shaft of the dual-axis motor is fixedly connected to a lead screw, which is threadedly connected to the moving frame.

[0012] Preferably, the hydraulic support boom is configured to bend.

[0013] Preferably, a hydraulic column is hinged between the hoisting pile and the hydraulic support boom.

[0014] Preferably, the upper surface of the support beam is provided with a protrusion with a triangular cross-section.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] This utility model, by setting up a hydraulic support boom, a lifting pile, and a support beam, allows for container loading and unloading. When a container needs to be loaded or unloaded, a rotating disc adjusts the direction of the hydraulic support boom, while the boom itself extends and retracts, thereby adjusting the position of the lifting pile. This positions the mounting plate and the locking assembly on the container to be moved. An extended lifting pile controls the movement of the moving frame, causing the locking assembly to engage with the angle iron insertion hole in the container. Then, the lifting pile retracts, causing the locking assembly and the container to rise. The rotating disc and the hydraulic support boom control the movement of the container, moving it to the designated position before lowering it. The operation is simple, and the overall device is small, allowing for fixed installation on port sites or mounted on a work vehicle, meeting the flexible operational needs of modern ports. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention. Figure 3 ;

[0020] Figure 4 For the present utility model Figure 3 Enlarged view of part A in the middle;

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Rotary disc; 3. Hydraulic support boom; 4. Lifting pile; 5. Machinery box; 6. Mounting plate; 7. Support beam; 8. End plate; 9. Moving frame; 10. Lead screw; 11. Clamping block; 12. First insertion rod; 13. Hydraulic insertion rod; 14. Hydraulic column. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] Example:

[0024] Please see Figure 1 - Figure 4 As shown, an automated port container handling arm includes:

[0025] Base 1, which is connected to a port transport vehicle or the ground, and a rotating disk 2 is fixedly connected to the base 1. The rotating disk 2 can be a turntable with existing mature technology and can rotate on its own.

[0026] A hydraulic support boom 3 is fixedly mounted on a rotating disk 2.

[0027] The hoisting pile 4 is hinged to the end of the hydraulic support boom 3 via a pivot. The hoisting pile 4 is an existing mature steel cable hoisting pile or hydraulic hoisting pile, and the lower end of the hoisting pile 4 is fixedly connected to a mechanical box 5. The lower end of the hoisting pile 4 can extend and retract to drive the mechanical box 5 to move up and down. The bottom of the mechanical box 5 is fixedly connected to an installation plate 6.

[0028] A support beam 7 is fixedly installed on the mounting plate 6, and a movable frame 9 is slidably connected to the support beam 7. An end plate 8 is fixedly connected to the end of the support beam 7 to restrict the movement of the movable frame 9. A snap-fit ​​component is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the end of the movable frame 9, and the movable frame 9 can slide and adjust the position of the snap-fit ​​component on the support beam 7.

[0029] As can be seen from the above, when it is necessary to load and unload containers, the orientation of the hydraulic support boom 3 can be adjusted by turning the turntable 2, and then the hydraulic support boom 3 can be extended to adjust the mounting plate 6, the moving frame 9 and the locking assembly to the appropriate position on the container. While extending the hoist 4, the moving frame 9 is moved so that the locking assembly is aligned with the insertion hole of the container angle iron. The container is locked by the locking assembly. At this time, the hoist 4 retracts and can drive the moving frame 9 and the container to move through the mechanical box 5, the mounting plate 6 and the support beam 7. The container is then moved to the designated position by turning the turntable 2 and the hydraulic support boom 3.

[0030] Please see Figure 3 - Figure 4As shown, the locking assembly includes a locking block 11 and a first insert rod 12 fixedly installed on the movable frame 9. The locking block 11 is L-shaped, and the first insert rod 12 is located at the notch of the locking block 11. A hydraulic insert rod 13 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the locking block 11. The telescopic end of the hydraulic insert rod 13 can penetrate the locking block 11 and extend to the notch of the locking block 11. The locking block 11 can be locked at the corner of the container. The first insert rod 12 is inserted into the vertical hole at the corner of the container, and the hydraulic insert rod 13 extends and inserts into the insertion hole on the side of the corner of the container, thereby locking the container and the movable frame 9.

[0031] Please see Figure 1 - Figure 3 As shown, a dual-axis motor is installed inside the mechanical box 5, and the output shaft of the dual-axis motor is fixedly connected to a lead screw 10. The lead screw 10 is threadedly connected to the movable frame 9. When the dual-axis motor drives the lead screw 10 to rotate, the lead screw 10 can drive the movable frame 9 to move, thereby adjusting the position of the movable frame 9 so that the snap-fit ​​components on the movable frame 9 can be snapped into the corner of the container.

[0032] The hydraulic support boom 3 is bent to facilitate its approach to the stacked containers and to facilitate the upper part of the hydraulic support boom 3 to move to the top of the containers for operation.

[0033] Please see Figure 1 - Figure 2 As shown, a hydraulic column 14 is hinged between the lifting pile 4 and the hydraulic support arm 3. When the hydraulic column 14 extends or retracts, it can drive the lifting pile 4 to rotate, thereby adjusting the position of the container lifted by the lifting pile 4, so as to facilitate the lifting or stacking of the container.

[0034] The upper surface of the support beam 7 is provided with a protrusion with a triangular cross-section, thereby improving the load-bearing capacity of the support beam 7.

[0035] All standard parts used in this invention can be purchased from the market, and irregularly shaped parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods for each part all employ conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding, which are mature technologies in the prior art. The machinery, parts, and equipment all use conventional models in the prior art, and the circuit connections also use conventional connection methods in the prior art, which will not be detailed here. Any content not described in detail in this specification belongs to the prior art known to those skilled in the art.

[0036] In the description of this utility model, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. "A plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0037] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., 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 or an electrical connection; they can refer to 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.

[0038] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0039] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0040] The accompanying drawings of the embodiments disclosed in this utility model only involve the structures involved in the embodiments disclosed in this utility model. Other structures can refer to the general design. In the absence of conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.

Claims

1. An automated port container loading and unloading arm, characterized in that, include: A base (1) is connected to a port transport vehicle or the ground, and a rotating disk (2) is fixedly connected to the base (1). A hydraulic support boom (3) is fixedly mounted on a rotating disk (2); The hoisting pile (4) is hinged to the end of the hydraulic support boom (3) via a rotating shaft, and a mechanical box (5) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the hoisting pile (4), and an installation plate (6) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mechanical box (5). A support beam (7) is fixedly installed on the mounting plate (6), and a movable frame (9) is slidably connected to the support beam (7). An end plate (8) that restricts the movement of the movable frame (9) is fixedly connected to the end of the support beam (7), and a snap-fit ​​assembly is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the end of the movable frame (9).

2. The automated port container loading and unloading arm according to claim 1, characterized in that: The snap-fit ​​assembly includes a snap-fit ​​block (11) and a first insert rod (12) fixedly mounted on the movable frame (9). The snap-fit ​​block (11) is L-shaped. The first insert rod (12) is located at the notch of the snap-fit ​​block (11). A hydraulic insert rod (13) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the snap-fit ​​block (11). The telescopic end of the hydraulic insert rod (13) can extend through the snap-fit ​​block (11) to the notch of the snap-fit ​​block (11).

3. The automated port container loading and unloading arm according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mechanical box (5) is equipped with a dual-axis motor, and the output shaft of the dual-axis motor is fixedly connected to a lead screw (10), which is threadedly connected to the moving frame (9).

4. The automated port container loading and unloading arm according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hydraulic support boom (3) is bent.

5. An automated port container loading and unloading arm according to claim 1, characterized in that: A hydraulic column (14) is hinged between the hoisting pile (4) and the hydraulic support boom (3).

6. An automated port container loading and unloading arm according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the support beam (7) is provided with a protrusion with a triangular cross-section.