Device for assisting car dumper in dumping open container transported by open wagon

Abstract

The utility model relates to a device for assisting a car dumper in dumping open containers transported by an open wagon, and aims to solve the problem that the open containers transported by the open wagon cannot be directly and safely dumped by the conventional car dumper. The device comprises a supporting device, a soft body laying and recycling device and a rapid pressurization and pressure relief device. The supporting device is of an expandable structure and is arranged in a gap between the outer wall of the container and the inner wall of the open wagon through a soft body laying and recycling device. The rapid pressurization and pressure relief device is connected with the supporting device and is used for filling or discharging fluid, so that the supporting device expands to fill the gap and fix the container and the open wagon, and sliding during dumping is prevented. The soft body laying and recycling device is arranged beside or above the carriage and comprises a sliding or telescoping mechanism and a grabbing device, and accurate laying and recycling of the supporting device are achieved. Safe and efficient dumping can be achieved without transforming an existing car dumper, operation efficiency is improved, cost and site requirements are reduced, and high practicability is achieved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of bulk material unloading technology of railway transportation relates to a device for assisting the tipper to unload the open-top container transported by the open wagon. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the increasing importance of railway transportation in the modern logistics system, the transportation and unloading technology of bulk materials has attracted widespread attention. In railway transportation, the tipper, as an efficient unloading equipment, is widely used in the unloading operation of bulk materials. The tipper on the market is mainly divided into two types: one is the ordinary tipper, whose design purpose is limited to unloading bulk materials in the railway open wagon; the other is the multifunctional tipper, which can handle ordinary open wagons and open-top containers transported by special flat cars. The design of these two types of tippers has its own specificity and can meet the specific transportation and unloading needs. However, in actual application, due to the differences in the allocation and use of railway transportation resources, especially under the current situation of tight railway flat car capacity, many enterprises have adopted the mode of transporting open-top containers by railway open wagons. Although this mode of transportation has to some extent alleviated the problem of insufficient capacity, it has also brought new challenges.

[0003] The mode of transporting open-top containers by railway open wagons faces significant technical difficulties in the unloading link. Due to the structural differences between the open wagon and the open-top container, the existing ordinary tipper and multifunctional tipper cannot effectively solve the problem of compacting and positioning the container during unloading. The ordinary tipper is mainly designed for bulk materials in the open wagon, and its clamping mechanism cannot adapt to the external structure of the container; while the multifunctional tipper can handle containers on special flat cars, but when it comes to open-top containers transported by open wagons, it still lacks effective fixing measures. If the tipper is forced to be used for unloading, due to the lack of reliable connection and support between the container and the open wagon, the container is prone to sliding or even falling off, which may cause serious safety hazards. Therefore, this mode of transportation cannot directly realize efficient and safe unloading operation through the existing tipper system.

[0004] Under current technological conditions, unloading open-top containers transported by rail typically requires additional auxiliary equipment. For example, a common method involves using cranes such as reach stackers to lift and unload the containers from the open wagons, then using specialized container tipping devices to dump the materials, and finally using reach stackers to return the empty containers to the open wagons. While this method accomplishes the unloading task, it has several drawbacks. First, the increased number of steps significantly prolongs operation time and reduces overall efficiency. Second, this method relies on additional lifting and tipping equipment, leading to a substantial increase in equipment investment costs and a corresponding increase in space requirements. Furthermore, frequent lifting and handling operations are not only inefficient but also increase operating costs and cause some environmental pollution due to equipment operation and material spillage. These problems place significant economic and operational pressure on enterprises in actual production.

[0005] In recent years, the use of rail transport and containerization for bulk materials has been encouraged to improve transportation efficiency and reduce environmental pollution. Against this backdrop, many companies have built or upgraded tippler systems to handle open-top containers transported in ordinary open wagons or dedicated flatbed wagons. However, how to achieve safe and efficient unloading of open-top containers transported in ordinary open wagons using tipplers has become a pressing technical challenge. The design and functionality of existing tippler systems are ill-suited to the needs of this type of transport, and there is a lack of specialized auxiliary devices for this scenario on the market. Therefore, developing a device compatible with existing tippler systems and capable of solving the unloading problem of containers transported in open wagons is not only of significant practical importance but also aligns with the development trend of railway transportation technology. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of this, the purpose of this utility model is to solve the above-mentioned problems and provide a device to assist a tipper in unloading open wagons transporting open containers.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0008] A device for assisting a tipper in unloading open wagons transporting open containers includes a support device, a soft deployment and retrieval device, and a rapid pressurization and depressurization device; the soft deployment and retrieval device is located beside or above the wagon, and the support device is sent into the gap between the outer wall of the container and the inner wall of the open wagon by a gripping device and then retrieved from the gap.

[0009] The support device is an expandable structure. The rapid pressurization and depressurization device is connected to the support device and is used to quickly fill and release fluid from the support device. When the support device expands, it fills the gap between the outer wall of the container and the inner wall of the open wagon and forms a certain compression to prevent relative sliding between the container and the open wagon.

[0010] Further, the soft arrangement and recovery device comprises a frame arranged beside or above the car body, a sliding mechanism or a telescopic mechanism is arranged on the frame to realize movement in horizontal and vertical directions, and a grabbing device is arranged on the sliding mechanism or the telescopic mechanism to place the supporting device at a designated position of the car body.

[0011] Further, the supporting device is a double-layer or multi-layer bag type structure which can swell in volume and bear certain pressure when filled with fluid.

[0012] Further, the rapid pressurization and pressure relief device comprises a pump and a control valve to rapidly fill and discharge fluid from the supporting device.

[0013] Further, the supporting device is arranged along the length direction of the gap between the outer wall of the container and the inner wall of the railway car body.

[0014] Further, the supporting device has multiple length and width specifications to match the gap size between different types of open container and railway car body.

[0015] Further, the supporting device is filled with gas or liquid.

[0016] The working process of the device is as follows: the open container loaded with materials is transported into the factory by the railway car body, and the railway car body is pulled to the designated dumping position of the dumper system through the traction mechanism. During the process of clamping and fixing the two side walls of the railway car body by the car body clamping mechanism on both sides of the dumper system, the supporting device is placed into the gap between the car body wall of the railway car body and the outer wall of the open container along the length direction through the soft arrangement and recovery device, a certain amount of fluid is filled into the supporting device through the rapid pressurization and pressure relief device to generate a certain pressure in the supporting device, and the open container and the railway car body are fixed together through the expansion of the supporting device to fill the gap and the extrusion of the certain pressure. The top of the open container is clamped and fixed by the clamping mechanism of the dumper system, and the material in the open container can be dumped. After the material is dumped, the dumper system is returned to the normal position, the supporting device is removed according to the change of the pressure, and finally the supporting device is removed from the gap between the car body wall of the railway car body and the outer wall of the open container, and the empty open container is driven out of the dumper unloading position in the railway car body with the traction of the locomotive, and the whole unloading process is completed.

[0017] The device has the advantages that:

[0018] 1. The device can realize safe and efficient dumping of materials in the open container transported by the railway car body without modifying the existing dumper system, and has strong practicability and popularization value.

[0019] 2. The expansion filling and pressure fixing of the support device effectively solves the problem of relative slippage between the container and the open wagon, improving the safety of unloading operations.

[0020] 3. The device has a simple structure and is easy to operate. It can be adapted to various specifications of open wagons and containers, reducing equipment investment and site requirements, and improving operating efficiency.

[0021] Other advantages, objectives, and features of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the following examination and study, or may be learned from practice of this invention. The objectives and other advantages of this invention can be realized and obtained through the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the preferred embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0023] Fig. 1 This is an isometric view of the present invention when placed in the support device.

[0024] Fig. 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the auxiliary tipper of this utility model during unloading.

[0025] Fig. 3 This is the front view of the auxiliary tipper of this utility model during unloading.

[0026] Reference numerals: 1-Tipping machine system; 2-Railway open wagon; 3-Open container; 4-Soft material deployment and recovery device; 5-Support device; 6-Rapid pressurization and depressurization device. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. This utility model can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. It should be noted that the illustrations provided in the following embodiments are only schematic representations of the basic concept of this utility model. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0028] The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are schematic diagrams, not actual pictures. They should not be construed as limiting the present invention. To better illustrate the embodiments of the present invention, some parts in the drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced, and do not represent the actual product dimensions. It is understandable to those skilled in the art that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the drawings.

[0029] In the accompanying drawings of this utility model, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," and "rear" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the 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 element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this utility model. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0030] Please see Figs. 1-3 This is a device for assisting a tipper in unloading open containers transported by open railway wagons, including a soft deployment and recovery device 4, a support device 5, and a rapid pressurization and depressurization device 6.

[0031] The support device 5 is an expandable structure. A rapid pressurization and depressurization device 6 is connected to the support device, used to quickly fill and release fluid from it. When the support device expands, it fills the gap between the outer wall of the container and the inner wall of the open wagon, preventing relative sliding between them. The support device 5 has a double- or multi-layered bladder-like structure, expanding in volume when filled with fluid and capable of withstanding a certain pressure.

[0032] The soft deployment and retrieval device 4 includes a frame, which is erected beside or above the carriage. The frame is equipped with a sliding mechanism or a telescopic mechanism to enable horizontal and vertical movement. The sliding mechanism or telescopic mechanism is equipped with a gripping device for placing the support device at a designated position in the carriage.

[0033] The rapid pressurization and depressurization device 6 includes a pump and a control valve to rapidly fill and release fluid from the support device 5.

[0034] The open container 3 loaded with materials is transported into the factory by railway open cars, and the railway open cars are pulled to the designated tipping position of the tipping machine system 1 by the pulling mechanism. During the process of clamping and fixing the two side walls of the railway open car by the car clamping mechanism on both sides of the tipping machine system 1, the supporting device 5 is put into the gap between the wall of the railway open car compartment 2 and the outer wall of the open container 3 along the length direction by the soft laying and recycling device 4, and a certain amount of fluid is filled into the supporting device 5 by the rapid pressurization and pressure relief device 6 to make the supporting device 5 generate a certain pressure, so that the open container 3 and the railway open car compartment 2 are fixed together by the expansion of the supporting device to fill the gap and the extrusion of a certain pressure. The top of the open container 3 is clamped and fixed by the car clamping mechanism of the tipping machine system 1, and then the tipping of the open container 3 can be started. After the materials in the open container 3 are tipped, the tipping machine system 1 is returned to the normal position, the supporting device 5 releases the fluid according to the change of the pressure, and finally the supporting device is taken out from the gap between the wall of the railway open car compartment 2 and the outer wall of the open container 3. The empty open container is driven out of the tipping machine unloading position by the locomotive, and the whole unloading process is completed.

[0035] Among them, the railway open car compartment can be a 40-foot open container, or two 20-foot containers, or other containers that meet the loading specifications of the railway open car compartment.

[0036] The supporting device put into the gap between the railway open car compartment 2 and the open container wall can be placed around, can be two long sides, or other combinations that meet the pressure and friction. According to the production requirements, the supporting device can be placed before tipping or directly installed on the container wall. The soft laying and recycling device is a measure to put into the supporting device. According to the production requirements, the supporting device can be placed on site before unloading, or fixed on the inner wall of the railway open car or the outer wall of the container.

[0037] The rapid pressurization and pressure relief device can be configured for each supporting device, or shared by multiple supporting devices, according to the production progress requirements. The rapid pressurization and pressure relief device can be directly installed on the supporting device, or separately arranged, and the interface connection is quickly connected on site during inflation.

[0038] Finally, it should be pointed out that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application and are not limiting. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the technical solutions of the present application can be modified or replaced equivalently without departing from the purpose and scope of the present application, which should be covered in the scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A device for assisting a tipper in unloading open wagons transporting open containers, characterized in that: It includes a support device, a soft deployment and retrieval device, and a rapid pressurization and depressurization device; the soft deployment and retrieval device is located next to or above the carriage, and the support device is sent into the gap between the outer wall of the container and the inner wall of the open wagon and retrieved from the gap by a grabbing device; The support device is an expandable structure. The rapid pressurization and depressurization device is connected to the support device and is used to rapidly fill and release fluid from the support device. When the support device expands, it fills the gap between the outer wall of the container and the inner wall of the open wagon and forms a compression to prevent relative sliding between the container and the open wagon.

2. The device for assisting in unloading open wagons transporting open containers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The soft deployment and retrieval device includes a frame, which is erected beside or above the carriage. The frame is equipped with a sliding mechanism or a telescopic mechanism to enable horizontal and vertical movement. The sliding mechanism or telescopic mechanism is equipped with a gripping device for placing the support device at a designated position in the carriage.

3. The device for assisting in tipping over and unloading open wagons transporting open containers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support device is a double- or multi-layered bladder-like structure, which expands in volume and can withstand a certain pressure when filled with fluid.

4. The device for assisting in tipping over and unloading open wagons transporting open containers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rapid pressurization and depressurization device includes a pump and a control valve to rapidly fill and release fluid from the support device.

5. The device for assisting in tipping over and unloading open wagons transporting open containers according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are multiple support devices, arranged along the length of the gap between the outer wall of the container and the inner wall of the open wagon compartment.

6. The apparatus for assisting in tipping over and unloading open wagons transporting open containers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support device comes in various length and width specifications to match the clearance dimensions between different types of open containers and railway wagons.

7. The device for assisting in tipping over and unloading open wagons transporting open containers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support device is filled with gas or liquid.

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