Walking walking device suitable for narrow space
By designing a walking device suitable for confined spaces, and utilizing a luffing mechanism and folding cylinders to adjust the extension and retraction of the track assembly, the problem of limited use of tracked equipment in narrow areas has been solved, enabling the equipment to move flexibly and operate stably in confined spaces.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHINA CONSTR FIFTH ENG DIV CORP LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-05
AI Technical Summary
Existing tracked equipment is limited in use in narrow areas and cannot change its width to adapt to confined spaces.
A walking device comprising a chassis, support beams, and track assembly was designed. The extension and retraction of the track assembly are adjusted by a first amplitude-changing mechanism and a folding hydraulic cylinder to achieve adjustment of the device's width or length, adapting to confined spaces.
It enables tracked equipment to move flexibly in confined spaces and maintain stability of the center of gravity during operation, thus expanding the application range of the equipment in narrow areas.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of tracked walking mechanisms, and in particular to a walking device suitable for confined spaces. Background Technology
[0002] Tracked equipment is widely used in mortar removal, concrete demolition, ground treatment, mining, and tunnel engineering. Its stability, flexibility, and efficiency make it an important tool in these industries. Mortar removal and concrete demolition operations often take place indoors or in confined spaces, and the large space required for tracked equipment limits its use in narrow areas. Utility Model Content
[0003] This invention provides a walking device suitable for confined spaces, which solves the problem that existing tracked equipment cannot change its width and is therefore difficult to use in narrow areas.
[0004] This utility model provides a walking device suitable for confined spaces, including a chassis. Support beams are rotatably mounted at both the front and rear ends of the chassis. Track assemblies are mounted below the support beams. A first amplitude-changing mechanism for adjusting the distance between the track assembly and the chassis is provided between the support beams and the track assembly. A folding cylinder is provided between the chassis and the track assembly or between the chassis and the support beams. The folding cylinder is used to adjust the distance between two track assemblies at the same end of the chassis.
[0005] Preferably, a first support rod and a second support rod are provided between the support beam and the track assembly. The two ends of the first support rod are respectively hinged to the support beam and the track assembly, and the two ends of the second support rod are respectively hinged to the support beam and the track assembly. A first luffing cylinder is hinged between the first support rod and the second support rod.
[0006] Preferably, the first support rod is parallel to the second support rod.
[0007] Preferably, the second support rod is a second variable amplitude hydraulic cylinder.
[0008] Preferably, a first shaft is fixed on the support beam, and the first support rod and the first luffing cylinder are rotatably connected to the first shaft. A second shaft is fixed on the track assembly, and the second support rod and the first luffing cylinder are rotatably connected to the second shaft.
[0009] Preferably, the lower end of the support beam is provided with a receiving groove, and the upper ends of the second support rod and the upper ends of the first luffing cylinder both extend into the receiving groove.
[0010] Preferably, a third axle is fixed on the track assembly, the first support rod is rotatably connected to the third axle, and a connecting rod is fixed between the third axle and the second axle.
[0011] Preferably, the chassis has mounting grooves at both the front and rear ends, one end of the folding cylinder is installed in the mounting groove, and the other end of the folding cylinder is installed on the track assembly.
[0012] Preferably, the folding cylinder is connected to the second shaft via a first hinge shaft, and the folding cylinder swings left and right around the first hinge shaft.
[0013] Preferably, the upper end of the track assembly is provided with a protective shell.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, this utility model drives the track assembly to extend outward or retract inward through the first amplitude-changing mechanism, thereby adjusting the width or length of the walking device. The two track assemblies at the same end of the chassis are driven to open or close outward by the folding cylinder, which can further adjust the width or length of the walking device. When the track assembly retracts inward, it is convenient for the walking device to pass through narrow spaces, thus adapting to more working environments. When the track assembly extends outward, it is convenient to maintain the stability of the center of gravity during operation. Attached Figure Description
[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is another structural schematic diagram of the present invention;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a top view of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the folded track assembly of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model when it overcomes obstacles.
[0021] Figure label:
[0022] 1. Chassis, 2. Support beam, 3. Track assembly, 4. First luffing mechanism, 5. Folding cylinder, 11. Mounting slot, 12. Rotary hole, 31. Protective shell, 41. First support rod, 42. Second support rod, 43. First luffing cylinder, 44. First shaft, 45. Second shaft, 46. Third shaft, 47. Connecting rod. Detailed Implementation
[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0024] See attached document Figure 1 and attached Figure 2 This embodiment provides a walking device suitable for confined spaces, including a chassis 1. Support beams 2 are rotatably mounted at both the front and rear ends of the chassis 1. There are four support beams 2 in total, with two distributed at each end of the chassis 1. The two support beams 2 at each end of the chassis 1 can open or close, thereby adjusting the distance between two track assemblies 3 at the same end of the chassis 1. Track assemblies 3 are located below the support beams 2, and a first amplitude-adjusting mechanism 4 is provided between the support beams 2 and the track assemblies 3. The first amplitude-adjusting mechanism 4 is used to adjust the distance between the track assemblies 3 and the chassis 1. (See attached figure.) Figure 3 When the track assembly 3 extends outward, the width or length of the walking device increases, which helps maintain a stable center of gravity and provides a safer operating environment for the robotic arm. (See attached diagram.) Figure 4 When the track assembly 3 retracts, the width or length of the walking device decreases, which is beneficial for passing through narrow spaces. A folding cylinder 5 is provided between the chassis 1 and the track assembly 3 or between the chassis 1 and the support beam 2. The distance between the two support beams 2 at the same end of the chassis 1 is adjusted by the folding cylinder 5, thereby adjusting the distance between the two track assemblies 3 at the same end of the chassis 1. This utility model drives the track assembly 3 to extend outward or retract inward through the first amplitude-changing mechanism 4, thereby adjusting the width or length of the walking device. The folding cylinder 5 drives the two track assemblies 3 at the same end of the chassis 1 to open or close, which can further adjust the width or length of the walking device. When the track assembly 3 retracts inward, it is convenient for the walking device to pass through narrow spaces; when the track assembly 3 extends outward, it is convenient to maintain the stability of the center of gravity during operation.
[0025] One embodiment of the first luffing mechanism 4: A first support rod 41 and a second support rod 42 are provided between the support beam 2 and the track assembly 3. The two ends of the first support rod 41 are hinged to the support beam 2 and the track assembly 3, respectively. The two ends of the second support rod 42 are also hinged to the support beam 2 and the track assembly 3, respectively. A first luffing cylinder 43 is hinged between the first support rod 41 and the second support rod 42. The hinge points between the first support rod 41 and the first luffing cylinder 43, the hinge points between the first support rod 41 and the track assembly 3, and the first luffing cylinder 43 are also connected. The hinge points between the luffing cylinder 43 and the track assembly 3 form the three vertices of a triangle. The hinge points between the second support rod 42 and the first luffing cylinder 43, the second support rod 42 and the support beam 2, and the second luffing cylinder and the support beam 2 also form the three vertices of a triangle. Through this structural design, the first luffing mechanism 4 can form a stable support structure between the support beam 2 and the track assembly 3. Furthermore, the extension or retraction of the track assembly 3 can be adjusted by the extension and retraction of the first luffing cylinder 43.
[0026] In another embodiment of this utility model, the first support rod 41 is parallel to the second support rod 42.
[0027] In another embodiment of this utility model: a first shaft 44 is fixed on the support beam 2, and the first support rod 41 and the first luffing cylinder 43 are rotatably connected to the first shaft 44. A second shaft 45 is fixed on the track assembly 3, and the second support rod 42 and the first luffing cylinder 43 are rotatably connected to the second shaft 45.
[0028] Specifically, the first support rod 41, the second support rod 42, and the first luffing cylinder 43 are all located between the two track assemblies 3 at the same end of the chassis 1.
[0029] In another embodiment of this utility model: the second support rod 42 is a second variable amplitude hydraulic cylinder, as shown in the attached drawing. Figure 5 The second variable-amplitude cylinder drives the track assembly 3 to rotate around the first shaft 44, thereby adjusting the angle between the track assembly 3 and the horizontal plane, making it easier to climb over obstacles, such as stairs.
[0030] As another embodiment of this utility model: the lower end of the support beam 2 is provided with a receiving groove, and the upper ends of the second support rod 42 and the first luffing cylinder 43 both extend into the receiving groove. During operation, the upper receiving groove can protect the second support rod 42 and the first luffing cylinder 43.
[0031] In another embodiment of this utility model: a third shaft 46 is fixed on the track assembly 3, the first support rod 41 is rotatably connected to the third shaft 46, and a connecting rod 47 is fixed between the third shaft 46 and the second shaft 45.
[0032] As another embodiment of the present invention: the chassis 1 is provided with mounting grooves 11 at both the front and rear ends, one end of the folding cylinder 5 is installed in the mounting groove 11, and the other end of the folding cylinder 5 is installed on the track assembly 3.
[0033] One embodiment of the folding cylinder 5: The folding cylinder 5 is connected to the second shaft 45 through the first hinge shaft. The folding cylinder 5 swings left and right around the first hinge shaft and swings up and down around the second shaft 45. In this structural design, the folding cylinder 5 can support the track assembly 3 while driving the support beam 2 to swing left and right.
[0034] Another implementation of the folding cylinder 5: The two ends of the folding cylinder 5 are connected to the chassis 1 and the track assembly 3 respectively by ball joints.
[0035] The third implementation of the folding cylinder 5: The two ends of the folding cylinder 5 are hinged to the chassis 1 and the support beam 2 respectively. This design is simple in structure, but compared with the first two methods, it cannot provide support for the track assembly 3.
[0036] As another embodiment of this utility model: the upper end of the track assembly 3 is provided with a protective shell 31, which can effectively protect the track, drive wheel, driven wheel and other components.
[0037] As another embodiment of this utility model: the chassis 1 is provided with a rotating hole 12 to provide space for the installation of the rotating base.
[0038] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.
Claims
1. A walking device suitable for confined spaces, characterized in that, The system includes a chassis, with support beams rotatably mounted at both the front and rear ends of the chassis. Track assemblies are mounted below the support beams. A first luffing mechanism for adjusting the distance between the track assembly and the chassis is provided between the support beams and the track assembly. A folding cylinder is provided between the chassis and the track assembly or between the chassis and the support beams. The folding cylinder is used to adjust the distance between two track assemblies at the same end of the chassis.
2. The walking device suitable for confined spaces according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first support rod and a second support rod are provided between the support beam and the track assembly. The two ends of the first support rod are respectively hinged to the support beam and the track assembly, and the two ends of the second support rod are respectively hinged to the support beam and the track assembly. A first luffing cylinder is hinged between the first support rod and the second support rod.
3. The walking device suitable for confined spaces according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first support rod is parallel to the second support rod.
4. The walking device suitable for confined spaces according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second support rod is the second variable amplitude hydraulic cylinder.
5. The walking device suitable for confined spaces according to claim 4, characterized in that, A first shaft is fixed on the support beam, and the first support rod and the first luffing cylinder are rotatably connected to the first shaft. A second shaft is fixed on the track assembly, and the second support rod and the first luffing cylinder are rotatably connected to the second shaft.
6. The walking device suitable for confined spaces according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lower end of the support beam is provided with a receiving groove, and the upper ends of the second support rod and the upper ends of the first luffing cylinder both extend into the receiving groove.
7. The walking device suitable for confined spaces according to claim 6, characterized in that, A third shaft is fixed on the track assembly, the first support rod is rotatably connected to the third shaft, and a connecting rod is fixed between the third shaft and the second shaft.
8. The walking device suitable for confined spaces according to claim 7, characterized in that, The chassis has mounting slots at both the front and rear ends. One end of the folding cylinder is installed in the mounting slot, and the other end of the folding cylinder is installed on the track assembly.
9. The walking device suitable for confined spaces according to claim 8, characterized in that, The folding cylinder is connected to the second shaft via a first hinge shaft, and the folding cylinder swings left and right around the first hinge shaft.
10. The walking device suitable for confined spaces according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper end of the track assembly is provided with a protective shell.