Simulation equipment for practical training of gantry crane

By employing servo speed control with servo drivers and reducers in the gantry crane operation training equipment, combined with a PLC module, the problem of insufficient motor torque control accuracy was solved, achieving precise and intuitive operation and improving training effectiveness.

CN224020340UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-20NINGBO PORT BEILUN SECOND CONTAINER TERMINAL BRANCH
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2024-12-11
Publication Date
2026-03-20

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Technical Problem

The existing gantry crane operation training equipment has low motor torque control precision, resulting in insufficient operational accuracy and intuitiveness, neglecting details such as stable closing and box alignment, and increasing the difficulty of operation.

Method used

Servo speed control is achieved by using servo drivers and servo reducers, combined with a PLC module to improve the accuracy of motor torque control. Stable closing and precise simulation of the box are realized through direct operation of the control panel and model.

Benefits of technology

It improves the accuracy and intuitiveness of trainees' operations, enabling them to conduct real-world skills training on simulated equipment and enhancing training effectiveness.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a simulation device for practical training of a gantry crane, which comprises an operation platform used for a practical training operation interface of a trainee gantry crane; the PLC module is connected with the operation table and is used for storing a running program, receiving an operation instruction of the operation table and sending the instruction to the lifting module or the trolley module for practical training simulation of the gantry crane; the lifting module is used for simulating the lifting up-and-down action of the gantry crane; the trolley module is used for simulating front-back actions of a trolley of the gantry crane; wherein the lifting module comprises a lifting servo driver, a lifting servo motor, a speed reducer, a coupler and a lifting winding drum which are connected in sequence; the trolley module comprises a trolley servo driver, a trolley servo motor, a speed reducer, a coupler and a trolley exposed gear which are connected in sequence. According to the simulation equipment for the gantry crane practical training, the motor torque control precision of the simulation equipment for the gantry crane practical training can be improved, so that the gantry crane operation training is more visual and accurate, and is closer to the field environment.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of gantry crane operation training equipment, and more specifically, to a simulation device for gantry crane training. Background Technology

[0002] Typically, for gantry crane operation training, the purpose of demonstration, operation and training is achieved first through simulation equipment, and then real machine hands-on training is carried out. This can save costs and improve efficiency.

[0003] Currently, training simulation platforms used for gantry crane operation training verify the correctness of operations by setting up a display screen on the control panel and using virtual images on the screen. However, because this simulation platform uses a variable frequency speed control system, the motor torque control precision is not high, and it neglects the control of details such as stable closing and box alignment during operation, resulting in certain deficiencies in accuracy and intuitiveness. Due to the small size of the simulated gantry crane, using variable frequency speed control will amplify its low precision shortcomings and increase the actual operation difficulty.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a gantry crane training simulation device that can improve the accuracy of motor torque control, so that trainees can close the crane steadily and align the gantry more accurately during operation. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is how to improve the motor torque control accuracy of gantry crane training simulation equipment, making gantry crane operation training more intuitive, precise, and closer to the actual environment; enabling trainees to close the crane steadily and align it more accurately during operation, thereby achieving the goal of improving trainees' operating skills and enhancing the training effect.

[0006] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a kind of simulation equipment for gantry crane practical training, it includes: operation platform, operation platform is used for the interface of student gantry crane practical training operation, student can send operation instruction to operate the simulation equipment of gantry crane practical training by operation platform, realize gantry crane practical training, can receive the feedback signal sent by PLC simultaneously, display on operation platform;PLC module, PLC module is programmable controller PLC, with operation platform is connected, for storing operating program, receiving operation instruction of operation platform and the feedback signal of simulating each limit of gantry crane, by operation send the instruction to the lifting module or trolley module for gantry crane practical training simulation or send feedback signal to operation platform touch screen;Lifting module, lifting module is used to simulate the lifting up and down action of gantry crane;Trolley module, trolley module is used to simulate the forward and backward action of gantry crane trolley;Wherein, lifting module includes lifting servo driver, lifting servo motor, reducer, coupling, lifting drum connected in turn;Wherein, lifting servo driver is used to receive PLC instruction, conversion is electric signal, output is given to lifting servo motor;Lifting servo motor drives lifting drum to rotate through reducer and coupling, drum drives steel wire rope to curl, realizes the simulation lifting up and down action of gantry crane;Wherein, trolley module includes trolley servo driver, trolley servo motor, reducer, coupling, trolley open gear connected in turn;Wherein, trolley servo driver is used to receive PLC instruction, conversion is electric signal, output is given to trolley servo motor;Trolley servo motor drives trolley open gear to rotate through reducer and coupling, open gear is fixed on the frame of trolley, gear rotation is formed in front and back direction track on the rack of trolley track side, realizes trolley forward and backward action.

[0007] According to the embodiment of the utility model, operation platform can include touch screen and handle, touch screen and handle are used to receive operation instruction and send to PLC, touch screen has display screen, for reflecting the feedback signal of PLC.

[0008] According to the embodiment of the utility model, the model of lifting servo driver can be SCD7S-5R5A00B202 (750W), fixed in the driver control cabinet on the trolley frame of gantry crane.

[0009] According to the embodiment of the utility model, the model of lifting servo motor can be SGM7J-08AFC6E.

[0010] According to the embodiment of the utility model, lifting servo motor can be connected with lifting drum by 80 type two-stage planetary servo reducer, and plum coupling, and the reducer is fixed on the trolley frame steel structure by M8 bolt.

[0011] According to the embodiment of the utility model, trolley servo driver and trolley servo motor can be 2.

[0012] According to an embodiment of this utility model, the trolley servo drive model can be SCD7S-2R8A00B202 (400W), which is fixed in the drive control cabinet on the trolley frame of the gantry crane.

[0013] According to an embodiment of this utility model, the model of the servo motor for the trolley can be SGM7J-04AFC6S.

[0014] According to an embodiment of this utility model, the servo motor of the trolley can be connected to the open gear of the trolley through a 60-type planetary servo reducer, and the reducer is fixed to the steel structure of the trolley frame by M5 bolts.

[0015] According to an embodiment of this utility model, the programmable logic controller (PLC) can be a Siemens S7-1200 controller, wherein the CPU model is 1214C and the input / output module model is SM1223.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution provided by the embodiments of this utility model can achieve at least the following beneficial effects:

[0017] The simulation equipment for gantry crane training according to this utility model improves the accuracy of motor torque control through servo speed regulation control via servo drivers and servo reducers, enabling trainees to perform more precise closing and alignment of the crane during operation. With this simulation equipment, trainees only need to manipulate buttons and joysticks on the control panel to achieve corresponding actions on the gantry crane model. By observing the movements of the gantry crane model, trainees can fine-tune the buttons and joysticks, simulating key operations such as closing and alignment of the crane during real crane lifting, thereby improving their skill level.

[0018] This invention relates to a simulation device for gantry crane training. Based on the existing control panel, the imaging display screen is discarded. A scaled-down gantry crane model is designed and manufactured. The control panel establishes a communication connection with the gantry crane model via fiber optic cable, and the PLC issues corresponding commands to realize the visualization of operation. This makes gantry crane operation training more intuitive and precise. This simulation device greatly replicates the production site, not only cultivating trainees' operating skills but also allowing them to personally understand the on-site environment. Therefore, it achieves the goal of improving trainees' operating skills and enhancing the training effect. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below only involve some embodiments of this utility model, and are not intended to limit this utility model.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic block diagram showing a simulation device for gantry crane training according to the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0021] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical scheme of the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings of the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the described embodiments of the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without any creative effort fall within the scope of the present application.

[0022] Unless otherwise defined, technical terms or scientific terms used herein should be understood as having the common meaning in the field of the present application to which the present application pertains. The terms "first", "second", and similar terms used in the description and claims of the present patent application do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but are used to distinguish different components. Similarly, the terms "one" or "a" or similar terms do not denote a quantity restriction, but mean at least one.

[0023] Figure 1 is a schematic block diagram of a simulation device for gantry crane practical training according to the present application.

[0024] As shown in Figure 1 , the simulation device for gantry crane practical training comprises an operation table, a PLC module, a hoisting module, and a trolley module.

[0025] The operation table is an interface for students to perform gantry crane practical training operation. The students can send operation instructions through the operation table to operate the simulation device for gantry crane practical training, realize gantry crane practical training, and at the same time receive feedback signals sent by the PLC and display them on the operation table.

[0026] The PLC module is a programmable controller PLC, which is connected with the operation table, used to store running programs, receive operation instructions of the operation table, and simulate feedback signals of each limit on the gantry crane. The PLC module sends the instructions to the hoisting module or the trolley module for gantry crane practical training simulation or sends the feedback signals to the touch screen of the operation table through operation.

[0027] The hoisting module is used to simulate the up-down action of the gantry crane, and the trolley module is used to simulate the forward-backward action of the trolley of the gantry crane.

[0028] The hoisting module comprises a hoisting servo driver, a hoisting servo motor, a speed reducer, a coupling, and a hoisting drum connected in sequence. The hoisting servo driver is used to receive PLC instructions and convert them into electrical signals, which are output to the hoisting servo motor. The hoisting servo motor drives the hoisting drum to rotate through the speed reducer and the coupling. The drum drives the steel wire rope to curl, realizing the simulation of the up-down action of the gantry crane.

[0029] The trolley module comprises, in sequence, a trolley servo driver, a trolley servo motor, a speed reducer, a shaft coupling and a trolley open gear; the trolley servo driver is used for receiving a PLC instruction, converting the PLC instruction into an electric signal and outputting the electric signal to the trolley servo motor; the trolley servo motor drives the trolley open gear to rotate through the speed reducer and the shaft coupling; the open gear is fixed on a trolley frame; the rotation of the open gear forms a forward and backward track on a rack beside a trolley track, thereby realizing the forward and backward movement of the trolley.

[0030] According to the simulation device for gantry crane practical training, servo speed control is performed through the servo driver and the servo speed reducer, the motor torque control precision is improved, and the student can more accurately stabilize and load a box during operation.

[0031] According to one or some embodiments of the utility model, the operation platform includes a touch screen and a handle, the touch screen and the handle are used for receiving operation instructions and sending the operation instructions to the PLC, the touch screen has a display screen and is used for reflecting the feedback signal of the PLC.

[0032] According to one or some embodiments of the utility model, the type of the lifting servo driver is SCD7S-5R5A00B202 (750W), and the lifting servo driver is fixed in a driver control cabinet on a trolley frame of the gantry crane.

[0033] According to one or some embodiments of the utility model, the type of the lifting servo motor is SGM7J-08AFC6E.

[0034] According to one or some embodiments of the utility model, the lifting servo motor is connected with a lifting drum through a 80 type two-stage planetary servo speed reducer and a plum blossom shaft coupling, and the speed reducer is fixed on a trolley frame steel structure through M8 bolts.

[0035] According to one or some embodiments of the utility model, the trolley servo driver and the trolley servo motor are both two.

[0036] According to one or some embodiments of the utility model, the type of the trolley servo driver is SCD7S-2R8A00B202 (400W), and the trolley servo driver is fixed in a driver control cabinet on a trolley frame of the gantry crane.

[0037] According to one or some embodiments of the utility model, the type of the trolley servo motor is SGM7J-04AFC6S.

[0038] According to one or some embodiments of the utility model, the trolley servo motor is connected with the open gear of trolley operation through 60 type planetary servo reducer, and the reducer is fixed on the trolley frame steel structure through M5 bolt.

[0039] According to one or some embodiments of the utility model, the programmable controller PLC adopts Siemens S7-1200 controller, wherein, CPU model: 1214C, input / output module model: SM1223.

[0040] According to the simulation device for gantry crane practical training of the utility model, on the basis of the existing operation table, the imaging display screen is abandoned, and a gantry crane model is designed and made according to the same scale by referring to the gantry crane, the operation table is communicatively connected with the gantry crane model through an optical cable, corresponding instructions are sent through the PLC, and the operation is realized. Let the gantry crane operation training be more intuitive and accurate, the simulation device greatly restores the production site, not only trains the operation skills of students, but also enables students to understand the site environment. Thus, the purpose of exercising the operation skills of students and improving the training effect of students is achieved.

[0041] The above only describes the exemplary embodiments of the utility model, rather than for limiting the protection scope of the utility model, and the protection scope of the utility model is determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A simulation device for gantry crane training, characterized in that, include: The control panel is the interface for trainees to operate the gantry crane in practical training. Trainees can send operation commands through the control panel to operate the simulation equipment for gantry crane training and realize gantry crane training. The PLC module, which is a programmable logic controller (PLC), is connected to the control panel and is used to store the running program, receive the operation instructions from the control panel and the feedback signal of the simulated gantry crane upper limit, and send them to the hoisting module or trolley module used for gantry crane training simulation through calculation. A hoisting module, which is used to simulate the hoisting and lowering movements of a gantry crane; The trolley module is used to simulate the forward and backward movements of the trolley in a gantry crane. The hoisting module includes a hoisting servo driver, a hoisting servo motor, a reducer, a coupling, and a hoisting drum connected in sequence. The hoisting servo driver receives PLC commands, converts them into electrical signals, and outputs them to the hoisting servo motor. The hoisting servo motor drives the hoisting drum to rotate through the reducer and coupling. The drum causes the wire rope to bend, thus simulating the hoisting and lowering movements of the gantry crane. The trolley module includes a trolley servo driver, a trolley servo motor, a reducer, a coupling, and a trolley open gear connected in sequence. The trolley servo driver receives PLC commands, converts them into electrical signals, and outputs them to the trolley servo motor. The trolley servo motor drives the trolley open gear to rotate through the reducer and coupling. The open gear is fixed on the trolley frame, and the rotation of the gear forms a forward and backward trajectory on the rack, realizing the forward and backward movement of the trolley.

2. The simulation equipment for gantry crane training as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The control panel includes a touch screen and a handle, which are used to receive operation commands and send them to the PLC. The touch screen has a display screen to reflect feedback signals from the PLC.

3. The simulation equipment for gantry crane training as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The hoisting servo drive is model SCD7S-5R5A00B202 (750W) and is fixed in the drive control cabinet on the trolley frame of the gantry crane.

4. The simulation equipment for gantry crane training as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The model of the lifting servo motor is SGM7J-08AFC6E.

5. The simulation equipment for gantry crane training as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The hoisting servo motor is connected to the hoisting drum via an 80-type two-stage planetary servo reducer and a plum blossom coupling. The reducer is fixed to the trolley frame steel structure by M8 bolts.

6. The simulation equipment for gantry crane training as described in claim 1, characterized in that, There are two servo drivers and two servo motors for the vehicle.

7. The simulation equipment for gantry crane training as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The trolley servo drive is model SCD7S-2R8A00B202 (400W) and is fixed in the drive control cabinet on the trolley frame of the gantry crane.

8. The simulation equipment for gantry crane training as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The model of the servo motor of the trolley is SGM7J-04AFC6S.

9. The simulation equipment for gantry crane training as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The servo motor of the trolley is connected to the open gear of the trolley through a 60-type planetary servo reducer, and the reducer is fixed to the steel structure of the trolley frame with M5 bolts.

10. The simulation equipment for gantry crane training as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The programmable logic controller (PLC) is a Siemens S7-1200 controller, with CPU model 1214C and input / output module model SM1223.