Shield construction muck box hoisting device
By designing a hoisting device for muck boxes during shield tunneling construction, and utilizing technologies such as rotary drive components and laser rangefinders, the automatic hooking and unhooking of muck boxes is achieved, solving the problems of labor costs and safety hazards during muck box hoisting, and improving efficiency and safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- RANKEN RAILWAY CONSTR GROUP
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-05
AI Technical Summary
During tunnel boring machine (TBM) construction, the hoisting of muck boxes is labor-intensive, inefficient, and poses safety hazards. In particular, new personnel need to be trained before they can operate independently, and there are safety risks associated with hooking and unhooking operations in the track area.
Design a hoisting device for muck boxes in shield tunneling construction, including a gantry crane trolley, a movable pulley, a connecting beam, and a rotation drive assembly. The rotation drive assembly automatically adjusts the plate hook to achieve hooking and unhooking of the muck box, reducing manual intervention. A laser rangefinder and a camera are used to assist in the operation.
The process of hoisting muck containers has been automated, reducing labor costs and safety hazards, improving operational efficiency, and reducing the need for on-site personnel.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of shield tunneling technology, specifically to a shield tunneling excavator hoisting device. Background Technology
[0002] During the hoisting of muck boxes in shield tunneling construction, the hooking and unhooking operations require specialized command personnel to use walkie-talkies to direct the gantry crane operators to adjust the hooks forward, backward, left, right, and up and down. Furthermore, the hooking and unhooking process requires a specialized command personnel to lead a worker to manually drag the two hooks of the gantry crane, which is not only inefficient but also incurs labor costs. New personnel who need to perform this job must undergo a period of training before they can work independently. In addition, there are certain safety hazards associated with hooking and unhooking operations in the track area and below the hoisting shaft.
[0003] Therefore, this patent application is filed. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a hoisting device for muck boxes in shield tunneling construction, which solves the technical problems of high manpower consumption, low efficiency, and safety hazards in the hoisting of muck boxes during shield tunneling construction.
[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0006] A shield tunneling excavator trolley hoisting device includes a gantry crane trolley, a movable pulley, a connecting beam, and a gantry crane main hook beam. The two ends of the connecting beam are respectively connected to the movable pulley and the gantry crane main hook beam. A plate hook is rotatably connected to the connecting beam. The plate hook has a hoisting hole, which cooperates with a lifting lug installed on the excavator trolley. A rotation drive assembly is connected to the side of the plate hook to drive the plate hook to rotate along the connecting beam, so that the hoisting hole enters or exits the lifting lug.
[0007] In an alternative embodiment, the plate hook is rotatably connected to the connecting beam via a hinge.
[0008] In an optional embodiment, the lifting hole is an elongated through hole with one end larger than the other, and the diameter of the hole at the end closer to the connecting beam is larger than the diameter of the hole at the other end. The lifting lug on the slag box is a cylindrical rod structure, and the lifting lug is adapted to the large end of the lifting hole.
[0009] In an optional embodiment, the rotation drive assembly includes a telescopic component, a hoisting rope, and a guide pulley. The telescopic component is installed on the main hook beam of the gantry crane. One end of the hoisting rope is connected to the telescopic end of the telescopic component, and the other end is connected to the plate hook through the guide pulley.
[0010] In an optional embodiment, the telescopic member is an electrically operated telescopic rod.
[0011] In an optional embodiment, the rotation drive assembly further includes a mounting base mounted on the main hook beam of the gantry crane, and the telescopic member and the guide pulley are both mounted on the mounting base.
[0012] In an optional embodiment, a proximity switch is provided on the mounting base, the proximity switch is located between the telescopic member and the guide pulley, and two proximity switches are arranged at intervals.
[0013] The mounting base is also equipped with a camera for filming the hoisting process of the muck container.
[0014] In an optional embodiment, the gantry crane trolley is further equipped with a laser rangefinder, and the main hook beam of the gantry crane is equipped with a laser rangefinder enhancement reflector, the position of which is matched with the position of the laser rangefinder.
[0015] In an optional embodiment, the gantry crane's main hook beam is equipped with a spring-loaded cable reel, which is connected to the gantry crane trolley via a tensile cable.
[0016] In an optional embodiment, the slag box is further provided with a positioning stop bar, which is located on the side of the lifting lug for positioning the position of the plate hook.
[0017] The advantages and beneficial effects of this utility model compared to the prior art are:
[0018] The shield tunneling excavator hoisting device provided by this utility model uses a rotating connecting plate hook on a connecting beam. A rotation drive assembly is connected to the side of the plate hook to drive the plate hook to rotate along the connecting beam, thereby allowing the hoisting hole to enter or exit the lifting lug. The entire hoisting process of this utility model requires no manual labor, and no personnel need to be on-site in the construction area, reducing installation risks. Attached Figure Description
[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the exemplary embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly described below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be considered as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. In the drawings:
[0020] Figure 1 This is a front view structural schematic diagram of a shield tunneling excavation waste box hoisting device provided for an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0021] Figure 2 A side view of a shield tunneling excavator hoisting device provided in this embodiment of the present invention.
[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the rotation drive assembly.
[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of the local structure at point A in the middle.
[0024] In the diagram: 1-Gantry crane trolley, 2-Moving pulley, 3-Connecting beam, 4-Gantry crane main hook crossbeam, 5-Plate hook, 6-Lifting hole, 7-Slag bin, 8-Lifting lug, 9-Extendable component, 10-Lifting rope, 11-Guide pulley, 12-Mounting base, 13-Proximity switch, 14-Camera, 15-Laser rangefinder, 16-Laser rangefinder enhancement reflector, 17-Cable reel, 18-Positioning stop bar, 19-Tension cable. Detailed Implementation
[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this utility model are only used to explain this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model.
[0026] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that these specific details are not necessary to implement the present invention. In other embodiments, well-known structures, circuits, materials, or methods are not specifically described in order to avoid obscuring the present invention.
[0027] Throughout this specification, references to "an embodiment," "an example," or "an example" mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, the phrases "an embodiment," "an example," "an example," or "an example" appearing in various places throughout the specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, specific features, structures, or characteristics can be combined in one or more embodiments or examples in any suitable combination and / or sub-combination. Moreover, those skilled in the art will understand that the illustrations provided herein are for illustrative purposes and are not necessarily drawn to scale. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0028] In the description of this utility model, the terms "front", "rear", "left", "right", "up", "down", "vertical", "horizontal", "high", "low", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying 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, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0029] Example 1:
[0030] A shield tunneling excavator hopper hoisting device includes a gantry crane trolley 1, a movable pulley 2, a connecting beam 3, and a gantry crane main hook beam 4. The gantry crane trolley 1 is located at the top, and the movable pulley 2 is located between the gantry crane trolley 1 and the gantry crane main hook beam 4. The movable pulley 2 is connected to the gantry crane trolley 1 by a cable to realize the up and down lifting of the movable pulley 2. One end of the connecting beam 3 is rotatably connected to the movable pulley 2, while the other end of the connecting beam 3 is fixedly connected to the gantry crane main hook beam 4. A plate hook 5 is rotatably connected to the connecting beam 3, and the connecting beam 3 can be hinged to the plate hook 5 for rotatable connection. A hoisting hole 6 is opened on the plate hook 5, and the hoisting hole 6 cooperates with the lifting lug 8 installed on the excavator hopper 7. A rotation drive assembly is connected to the side of the plate hook 5, which can pull the plate hook 5, thereby driving the plate hook 5 to rotate along the connecting beam 3, so that the hoisting hole 6 enters or exits the lifting lug 8.
[0031] In use, first hoist the plate hook 5 to the appropriate position. When it is necessary to hoist the muck box 7, activate the rotation drive assembly to rotate the plate hook 5, allowing the lifting lug 8 to pass through the hoisting hole 6, and then start the hoisting. When it is necessary to lower the muck box 7, activate the rotation drive assembly again to rotate the plate hook 5, disengaging the hoisting hole 6 from the lifting lug 8. The entire process requires no manual labor, and no personnel need to be present on-site in the construction area, reducing installation risks.
[0032] Furthermore, the lifting hole 6 is an elongated through hole with one end larger than the other, and the diameter of the hole at the end closer to the connecting beam 3 is larger than the diameter of the hole at the other end. The lifting lug 8 on the slag box 7 is a cylindrical rod structure, and the lifting lug 8 is adapted to the larger end of the lifting hole 6. The advantage of this design is that it provides a certain buffer space for the lifting hole 6 to be smoothly hung on the lifting lug 8.
[0033] Furthermore, the rotation drive assembly includes a telescopic component 9, a lifting rope 10, and a guide pulley 11. The telescopic component 9 can be an electric telescopic rod, which is installed on the main hook beam 4 of the gantry crane. One end of the lifting rope 10 is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the telescopic component 9, and the other end is connected to the plate hook 5 through the guide pulley 11. Mounting bases 12 can be fixedly installed on both ends of the main hook beam 4 of the gantry crane, and then the electric telescopic rod is installed on the main hook beam 4 of the gantry crane through the mounting bases 12. The guide pulley 11 is installed at the end of the mounting base 12. The mounting base 12 can be made of steel plate.
[0034] Even better, a proximity switch 13 is provided on the mounting base 12, with the proximity switch 13 located between the telescopic member 9 and the guide pulley 11, and two proximity switches 13 are spaced apart. The purpose of providing the proximity switch 13 is to limit the telescopic length of the electric telescopic rod.
[0035] Each of the two mounting bases 12 is also equipped with a camera 14 to film the hoisting process of the dump box 7. The operator adjusts the operation based on the filmed images.
[0036] A laser rangefinder 15, model SW-LDS50B, is also installed on the gantry crane trolley 1, with a measuring distance of 0.05m-50m. A laser rangefinder enhancement reflector 16 is installed on the main hook beam 4 of the gantry crane, and the position of the laser rangefinder 16 is matched with the position of the laser rangefinder 15. The laser rangefinder 15 can measure the distance between the gantry crane trolley 1 and the main hook beam 4 of the gantry crane, thereby determining the height of the hook 5.
[0037] A spring-loaded cable reel 17 is installed on the main hook beam 4 of the gantry crane. The cable reel 17 is connected to the gantry crane trolley 1 via a tensile cable 19, thereby supplying power to the main hook beam 4 of the gantry crane to power the electric telescopic boom and the camera 14.
[0038] In this embodiment, a positioning stop bar 18 is also provided on the slag box 7. The positioning stop bar 18 is located on the side of the lifting lug 8 to position the plate hook 5.
[0039] The process of using the hoisting device of this utility model is as follows:
[0040] First, install the device:
[0041] (1) Two 2000mm long No. 10 I-beams are used as the mounting base 12 for this system device, according to... Figure 1 As shown, the electric telescopic rod, guide pulley 11, proximity switch 13, etc. are installed on the mounting base 12, and two sets are assembled.
[0042] (2) Using the original gantry crane main hook beam 4, weld and fix the two sets of devices assembled in (1) to their ends respectively. The welding position should be centered at the end and flush at the top.
[0043] (3) Adjust and install the lifting rope 10 according to the angle that needs to be adjusted according to the plate hook 5.
[0044] (4) Using the main hook beam 4 of the gantry crane, a spring-loaded cable reel 17 is installed on its left side. One end of the tensile cable 19 on the reel is fixed to the gantry crane trolley 1 to provide power to the entire system. A laser rangefinder reflector 16 is installed on the right side of the main hook beam 4 of the gantry crane, and a laser rangefinder 15 is installed in the corresponding position inside the gantry crane trolley 1.
[0045] (5) Weld a horizontal positioning stop bar on the side of the slag box 7.
[0046] II. Commissioning and Operation of the Hoisting Device for Excavated Soil Box 7 during Shield Tunneling Construction:
[0047] (1) Hook
[0048] The shield tunneling battery vehicle transports the muck box 7 to the hoisting wellhead, and the gantry crane main hook is lowered. The gantry crane main hook stops when it reaches the set height (the hoisting lug 8 of the muck box 7 is aligned with the upper part of the hoisting hole 6 of the plate hook 5, and the height can be obtained by the laser rangefinder 15).
[0049] Start the electric telescopic rod to open the hooks 5 outwards; gantry crane trolley, so that the inner sides of the two hooks 5 are basically aligned with the two ends of the slag box 7; operate gantry crane trolley 1 to move the two hooks 5 toward the horizontal positioning stop bar welded on the slag box 7; continue to operate the electric telescopic rod to close the hooks 5 inwards.
[0050] The main hook beam 4 of the gantry crane is slowly lifted upwards, and the lifting lug 8 of the slag box 7 slides to the bottom of the lifting hole 6 of the plate hook 5, thus completing the automatic hooking operation.
[0051] (2) Unhooking
[0052] Operate the gantry crane trolley and trolley to position the slag container 7 above the hoisting wellhead, and lower the gantry crane main hook beam 4 to place the slag container 7 onto the chassis of the shield tunneling battery vehicle slag container 7.
[0053] Continue lowering the gantry crane main hook beam 4 to the set height (when the slag box 7 lifting lug 8 is aligned with the upper part of the plate hook 5 lifting hole 6, and the height can be obtained by the laser rangefinder 15).
[0054] Operate the electric telescopic rod to open the hook 5 outward; operate the gantry crane trolley 1 to remove the hook 5 from both sides of the slag box 7; continue to operate the electric telescopic rod to close the hook 5 inward, thus completing the unhooking operation.
[0055] By repeating this process, the automatic hooking and unhooking of the excavation boxes during tunnel boring machine (TBM) construction can be achieved. This device reduces the need for personnel to participate in construction, significantly lowering project construction costs and safety hazards.
[0056] The above specific embodiments further illustrate the purpose, technical solution and beneficial effects of this utility model. It should be understood that the above are only specific embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. A hoisting device for muck boxes used in shield tunneling construction, characterized in that, The system includes a gantry crane trolley (1), a movable pulley (2), a connecting beam (3), and a gantry crane main hook beam (4). The two ends of the connecting beam (3) are respectively connected to the movable pulley (2) and the gantry crane main hook beam (4). A plate hook (5) is rotatably connected to the connecting beam (3). A lifting hole (6) is provided on the plate hook (5). The lifting hole (6) cooperates with the lifting lug (8) installed on the slag box (7). A rotation drive assembly is connected to the side of the plate hook (5) to drive the plate hook (5) to rotate along the connecting beam (3), so that the lifting hole (6) enters or exits the lifting lug (8).
2. The shield tunneling excavation waste box hoisting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plate hook (5) is rotatably connected to the connecting beam (3) by a hinge.
3. The shield tunneling excavation waste box hoisting device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The hoisting hole (6) is a long strip-shaped through hole with one end larger than the other. The diameter of the hole at the end closest to the connecting beam (3) is larger than the diameter at the other end. The lifting lug (8) on the slag box (7) is a cylindrical rod structure. The lifting lug (8) is adapted to the large end of the hoisting hole (6).
4. A shield tunneling excavation waste box hoisting device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The rotation drive assembly includes a telescopic component (9), a hoisting rope (10), and a guide pulley (11). The telescopic component (9) is installed on the main hook beam (4) of the gantry crane. One end of the hoisting rope (10) is connected to the telescopic end of the telescopic component (9), and the other end is connected to the plate hook (5) through the guide pulley (11).
5. A shield tunneling excavation waste box hoisting device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The telescopic component (9) is an electric telescopic rod.
6. A shield tunneling excavation waste box hoisting device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The rotation drive assembly also includes a mounting base (12), which is mounted on the main hook beam (4) of the gantry crane. The telescopic member (9) and the guide pulley (11) are both mounted on the mounting base (12).
7. A shield tunneling excavation waste box hoisting device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The mounting base (12) is provided with a proximity switch (13), which is located between the telescopic member (9) and the guide pulley (11). Two proximity switches (13) are arranged at intervals. The mounting base (12) is also equipped with a camera (14) for filming the hoisting process of the slag container (7).
8. A shield tunneling excavation waste box hoisting device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The gantry crane trolley (1) is also equipped with a laser rangefinder (15), and the main hook beam (4) of the gantry crane is equipped with a laser rangefinder enhancement reflector (16). The position of the laser rangefinder enhancement reflector (16) is matched with the position of the laser rangefinder (15).
9. A shield tunneling excavation waste box hoisting device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The gantry crane's main hook beam is equipped with a spring-loaded cable reel (17), which is connected to the gantry crane trolley (1) via a tensile cable (19).
10. A shield tunneling excavation waste box hoisting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The slag box (7) is also provided with a positioning stop bar (18), which is located on the side of the lifting lug (8) to position the plate hook (5).