Rail-mounted gantry grab
By designing a rail-mounted gantry crane, the stability and reliability issues of traditional cranes under adverse weather conditions have been resolved, enabling efficient and safe material handling in modern ports and improving port operation efficiency and safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIANGSU WEIHUA OCEAN HEAVY IND CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
AI Technical Summary
Traditional material handling machines have shortcomings in wind resistance stability under harsh weather conditions, equipment mobility, and structural reliability for long-term use.
A track-mounted gantry material grabber was designed, including a cylindrical gantry, a material grabber system, a traveling mechanism, an anchoring device, a windproof pull-lock device, and a power supply device. Through the innovative layout and functional design of these components, the stability and reliability of the equipment are improved.
It significantly improves the stability and wind resistance of the equipment under harsh weather conditions, extends its service life, improves operating comfort and maintainability, and enhances the efficiency and safety of port material handling.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of material handling machine technology, and in particular to a track-type gantry material handling machine. Background Technology
[0002] In modern ports, docks, and large material yards, rail-mounted gantry cranes serve as crucial material handling equipment, undertaking key tasks in bulk cargo loading, unloading, storage, and transshipment. With the continuous growth of global trade and the increasing throughput capacity of ports, higher demands are placed on the efficiency, stability, and safety of these cranes. Traditional cranes face numerous technical challenges in practical applications, particularly in areas such as wind resistance under harsh weather conditions, flexibility of movement, and structural reliability over long-term use. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a track-mounted gantry-type material grabber to solve the problems of existing material grabbers having significant deficiencies in wind resistance stability under harsh weather conditions, equipment mobility, and structural reliability for long-term use.
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a track-type gantry material grabber, including a cylindrical gantry frame, a material grabber system installed on the top of the cylindrical gantry frame, and two traveling mechanisms and an anchoring device installed at the bottom of the cylindrical gantry frame, with the anchoring device located between the two traveling mechanisms;
[0005] The bottom of the cylindrical gantry is also equipped with a windproof pull lock device.
[0006] As a further improvement to the above technical solution:
[0007] Optionally, a ladder platform system is also installed on the side of the material handling machine system.
[0008] Optionally, a power supply device is also installed on the side of the cylindrical gantry, and the power supply device is electrically connected to the material handling system.
[0009] The present invention provides a track-mounted gantry material handling machine, comprising a cylindrical gantry. A material handling system is installed on the top of the cylindrical gantry, and two traveling mechanisms and an anchoring device are installed at the bottom of the gantry. The anchoring device is located between the two traveling mechanisms. A windproof pull-lock device is also installed at the bottom of the cylindrical gantry. The use of the track-mounted gantry material handling machine solves the stability problem of existing equipment under harsh working conditions, improves the service life and operational safety of the equipment, and improves the maintainability and operating comfort of the equipment, thus meeting the urgent needs of modern ports for efficient, safe, and reliable material handling equipment. Attached Figure Description
[0010] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the track-type gantry-type material grabber provided by this utility model;
[0011] Figure 2 This is a right view of the track-type gantry material grabber provided by this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0012] 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.
[0013] It should be noted that when a component is described as "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or may have a component in between. When a component is considered "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or may have a component in between. When a component is considered "set on" another component, it can be directly set on the other component or may have a component in between. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.
[0014] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0015] This utility model provides a track-type gantry-type material grabber, the structure of which is as follows: Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the system includes a cylindrical gantry 2, with a material handling system 1 mounted on top. Two traveling mechanisms 3 and an anchoring device 4 are mounted on the bottom of the gantry 2, located between the two traveling mechanisms 3. A windproof pull-lock device 5 is also installed at the bottom of the cylindrical gantry 2. Using a track-mounted gantry material handling system solves the stability problem of existing equipment under harsh working conditions, improves the service life and operational safety of the equipment, and enhances maintainability and operational comfort, meeting the urgent needs of modern ports for efficient, safe, and reliable material handling equipment.
[0016] Furthermore, a ladder platform system 7 is also installed on the side of the material handling machine system 1.
[0017] Furthermore, a power supply device 6 is also installed on the side of the cylindrical gantry 2, and the power supply device 6 is electrically connected to the material handling system 1.
[0018] Operating procedures
[0019] 1. Equipment positioning: The material grabber is moved to the target working position by the walking mechanism 3 to ensure accurate alignment of the track;
[0020] 2. Anchoring and fixing: Operate the anchoring device 4 to lock the equipment to the track to prevent accidental movement during operation;
[0021] 3. Windproof preparation: When strong winds are forecast, deploy windproof cable devices 5 in advance and connect them to ground anchor points;
[0022] 4. Material handling operation: Start the material handling machine system 1 to perform material handling and transfer operations;
[0023] 5. Equipment maintenance: Daily inspections and maintenance are carried out through the ladder platform system 7;
[0024] 6. Transfer work position: Release the anchoring device 4 and move to the next working position via the walking mechanism 3.
[0025] Beneficial effects
[0026] The track-mounted gantry crane provided by this technical solution significantly improves the overall rigidity and torsional resistance of the equipment through an innovative cylindrical gantry structure 2, effectively solving the problem of easy deformation of traditional truss-type gantry cranes under heavy load conditions. The cylindrical structure has uniform stress distribution characteristics, greatly reducing the risk of stress concentration and extending the service life of the equipment. The symmetrical arrangement design of the traveling mechanism 3 ensures the stability of the equipment during movement, avoiding the uneven wheel pressure phenomenon common in traditional single-sided drive systems, and reducing track wear and maintenance costs. The innovative design of the anchoring device 4 enables the equipment to lock and unlock quickly, greatly improving work efficiency. Its reliable locking mechanism ensures the positional stability of the equipment during operation and prevents safety accidents caused by accidental movement.
[0027] The multi-point distributed design of the windproof cable device 5 provides all-round wind protection for the equipment. Through a high-strength cable system, wind loads are effectively transferred to the foundation, significantly improving the equipment's wind resistance in severe weather conditions and solving the safety hazard of traditional material grabbers easily swaying or even overturning in strong winds. The rational layout of the ladder platform system 7 provides safe and convenient access and working space for operators and maintenance personnel, improving ergonomics, reducing the risk of working at heights, and enhancing the maintainability and operational comfort of the equipment.
[0028] This track-mounted gantry crane, through systematic technological innovation, perfectly solves the problems of insufficient stability, poor wind resistance, and difficult maintenance inherent in traditional equipment, providing a highly efficient, safe, and reliable material handling solution for modern ports. Its superior performance and user-friendly design will significantly improve port operation efficiency, reduce operating costs, and enhance safety levels, demonstrating broad market application prospects and significant economic and social benefits.
[0029] The above description is only a description of the preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model in any way. Any changes or modifications made by those skilled in the art based on the above disclosure shall fall within the protection scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A track-mounted gantry crane, characterized in that, Includes a cylindrical gantry (2), on the top of which a material handling system (1) is installed, and at the bottom there are two traveling mechanisms (3) and an anchoring device (4), the anchoring device (4) being located between the two traveling mechanisms (3); The bottom of the cylindrical gantry (2) is also equipped with a windproof pull lock device (5).
2. The track-mounted gantry crane as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The material handling machine system (1) is also equipped with a ladder platform system (7) on its side.
3. The track-mounted gantry crane as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A power supply device (6) is also installed on the side of the cylindrical gantry (2), and the power supply device (6) is electrically connected to the material handling machine system (1).