A mortar tank homing device for a shield machine

By using a mortar tank return device for tunnel boring machines, and by utilizing the design of a lever and lever support frame, the problem of difficult handling of mortar tanks in confined spaces has been solved, enabling the safe and efficient transfer of mortar tanks in narrow tunnels.

CN224338981UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-09安徽唐兴装备科技股份有限公司

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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
安徽唐兴装备科技股份有限公司
Filing Date
2025-06-13
Publication Date
2026-06-09

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a mortar tank homing device for shield machine, including mortar tank support frame, mortar tank support frame is fixed on the shield machine rear supporting trolley, and the lever support frame is located mortar tank support frame top, and is through drive mechanism and shield machine rear supporting trolley's upper frame rolling connection, the lever is through cylinder pin and lever support frame swing joint, and the mortar tank is placed on the transport list above on the shield machine rear supporting trolley, wherein, when the lever rotates to with lever support frame vertical angle, through drive mechanism will lever support frame along shield machine rear supporting trolley's upper frame remove, at this moment, the lever support frame drives the lever and will mortar tank from transport list and stir to mortar tank support frame on. The present application is through the design lever and lever support frame, realizes the stable handling between mortar tank and the transport list and the tunneling machine rear supporting trolley mortar tank support between, has reduced the hoisting process, has saved the space, has reduced the potential safety hazard.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tunnel construction equipment technology, specifically to a mortar tank return device for a tunnel boring machine. Background Technology

[0002] After the cutterhead excavation of a full-face hard rock tunnel boring machine (TBM) is completed, shotcrete support needs to be applied to the formed tunnel walls in a timely manner. Typically, the concrete mortar used for support needs to be loaded into containers outside the tunnel and transported to the excavation position via a transport train. It is then moved to the mortar tank support pre-installed on the TBM's auxiliary trolley for use in shotcrete support. Once the mortar inside the tank is depleted, it needs to be transported back outside the tunnel and refilled with concrete mortar.

[0003] Currently, the main method for moving mortar containers from the transport train to a pre-reserved position on the trolley behind the tunnel boring machine (TBM) and returning empty mortar containers to the transport train is by crane. This method is only suitable for tunnel construction where the internal space is relatively large and the demand for concrete mortar is relatively small. If the demand for concrete mortar is large and the tunnel space is confined, the mortar containers need to be larger. The confined space cannot provide an effective lifting height, and the crane lifting method cannot meet the requirements. Therefore, there is an urgent need to design a device that can stably move mortar containers between the transport train and the mortar container support on the trolley behind the TBM in confined spaces to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a mortar tank return device for tunnel boring machines, so as to solve the problem of difficulty in moving mortar tanks in confined spaces in the prior art.

[0005] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0006] A mortar tank positioning device for a tunnel boring machine includes a mortar tank, a transport train, a lever, a lever support frame, and a mortar tank support frame.

[0007] The mortar tank support frame is fixed on the rear trolley of the tunnel boring machine;

[0008] The lever support frame is located above the mortar tank support frame and is rotatably connected to the upper frame of the shield machine's rear trolley via a drive mechanism;

[0009] The lever is rotatably connected to the lever support frame via a cylindrical pin;

[0010] The mortar tank is placed above the transport train on the rear trolley of the tunnel boring machine;

[0011] When the lever rotates to a perpendicular angle with the lever support frame, the lever support frame is moved along the upper frame of the shield machine's rear trolley by the drive mechanism. At this time, the lever support frame drives the lever to move the mortar tank from the transport train to the mortar tank support frame.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model: multiple sets of movable rollers are evenly provided at the bottom of the mortar tank, and the movable rollers can rotate freely around the roller axis.

[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model: buffer pads are provided at both ends of the side of the transport train away from the mortar tank support frame, and rubber buffer pads are provided on the contact surface between the buffer pads and the mortar tank; multiple stop pins are evenly distributed on the other side of the transport train.

[0014] As a further aspect of this utility model: the Shore hardness of the rubber buffer pad is 50A-70A, and the thickness is 20mm-40mm.

[0015] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the driving mechanism includes a driving motor disposed at both ends of the lever support frame, a first roller is sleeved on the output shaft end of the driving motor, and the output shaft end is connected to the driven shaft through a transmission belt. The driven shaft is rotatably connected to the lever support frame, and a second roller is sleeved on the end of the driven shaft. The first roller and the second roller move along the guide rail of the upper frame of the rear matching trolley of the tunnel boring machine.

[0016] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the drive motors at both ends of the lever support frame are synchronized through a synchronous controller.

[0017] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the upper middle part of the lever is rotatably connected to the lever support frame via a top extension cylinder.

[0018] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the cylinder body of the extension cylinder is hinged to the lever support frame, and the piston rod is hinged to the middle of the upper end of the lever.

[0019] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a roller transition plate is fixed on the side of the mortar tank support frame near the transport formation.

[0020] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the roller transition plate is flush with the upper surface of the mortar tank support frame, and the surface is provided with anti-slip texture.

[0021] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0022] (1) This application adopts a lever and a movable lever support frame design, which can meet the requirements of moving the mortar tank from the transport train to the mortar tank support frame for use. This eliminates the need for hoisting equipment, adapts to narrow tunnel environments, avoids shaking of the tank due to hoisting, thereby reducing the risk of collision and improving the safety of mortar tank transfer.

[0023] (2) This application can rotate the lever to a perpendicular angle with the lever support frame by means of the extension cylinder, so as to facilitate the operation of the mortar tank. When the lever is rotated by the extension cylinder and moved closer to the lever support frame, it can prevent workers from bumping into each other and other safety issues.

[0024] (3) By designing movable rollers at the bottom of the mortar tank and roller transition plates between the mortar tank support frame and the transport train, the mortar tank can be moved quickly and effortlessly. At the same time, the gap between the mortar tank moving from the transport train to the mortar tank support frame can be reduced, thereby reducing the risk of the mortar tank tilting and overturning. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a side view structural diagram of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the stop pin installed between the mortar tank and the transport train according to this utility model;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the lever support frame structure of this utility model.

[0030] In the diagram: 1. Mortar tank; 101. Moving roller; 2. Transport train; 201. Buffer pad; 202. Stop pin; 3. Lever; 301. Expansion cylinder; 302. Cylindrical pin; 4. Lever support frame; 401. Drive motor; 5. Mortar tank support frame; 501. Roller transition plate. Detailed Implementation

[0031] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0032] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms indicating orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model; in the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" or "several" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0033] Please see Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this utility model is a mortar tank positioning device for a tunnel boring machine (TBM), including a mortar tank 1, a transport train 2, a lever 3, a lever support frame 4, and a mortar tank support frame 5. The mortar tank support frame 5 is fixed on the rear trolley of the TBM. The lever support frame 4 is located above the mortar tank support frame 5 and is rotatably connected to the upper frame of the rear trolley of the TBM through a drive mechanism. The lever 3 is rotatably connected to the lever support frame 4 through a cylindrical pin 302. The mortar tank 1 is placed above the transport train 2 on the rear trolley of the TBM. When the lever 3 rotates to a perpendicular angle with the lever support frame 4, the drive mechanism moves the lever support frame 4 along the upper frame of the rear trolley of the TBM. At this time, the lever support frame 4 drives the lever 3 to move the mortar tank 1 from the transport train 2 to the mortar tank support frame 5.

[0034] During the use of the repositioning device of this application, the mortar tank 1 is first filled with concrete mortar outside the tunnel excavated by the tunnel boring machine, and then hoisted onto the transport train 2. The transport train 2 then transports the mortar tank 1 to the rear trolley corresponding to the mortar tank support frame 5. The drive mechanism drives the lever support frame 4 to move as a whole to the position on the upper edge of the rear trolley that ensures the lever 3 can work normally. When the lever 3 rotates to a perpendicular angle with the lever support frame 4, the drive mechanism drives the lever support frame 4 to move towards the mortar tank support frame 5, which in turn drives the lever 3 to move the mortar tank 1 towards the mortar tank support frame 5 until it reaches the predetermined position. At this time, the mortar tank 1 can supply concrete mortar. After the mortar is used up, the action of moving the mortar tank 1 is repeated to move the empty mortar tank 1 back onto the empty transport train 2 and transport it outside the tunnel excavated by the tunnel boring machine to refill with concrete mortar, and then it is transported back into the tunnel.

[0035] When the space inside the tunnel is narrow, the crane cannot provide sufficient lifting height. This application adopts the design of lever 3 and movable lever support frame 4, which can meet the requirements of moving mortar tank 1 from transport train 2 to mortar tank support frame 5 for use. This eliminates the need for hoisting equipment, adapts to the narrow tunnel environment, avoids shaking of the tank due to hoisting, thereby reducing the risk of collision and improving the safety of transferring mortar tank 1.

[0036] In this specific embodiment, multiple sets of movable rollers 101 are evenly provided at the bottom of the mortar tank 1. The movable rollers 101 can rotate freely around the roller axis. During the operation of moving the mortar tank 1, the design of the movable rollers 101 at the bottom of the mortar tank 1 can reduce the friction between the mortar tank 1 and the contact surface of the transport train 2, so that the mortar tank 1 can be moved quickly and effortlessly by using the lever 3.

[0037] In this specific embodiment, buffer pads 201 are provided at both ends of the side of the transport train 2 away from the mortar tank support frame 5, and rubber buffer pads are provided on the contact surface between the buffer pads 201 and the mortar tank 1; multiple stop pins 202 are evenly distributed on the other side of the transport train 2; the Shore hardness of the rubber buffer pads is 50A-70A, and the thickness is 20mm-40mm; when the mortar tank 1 is fully loaded and placed on the transport train 2, the stop pins 202 can prevent the mortar tank 1 from falling off the transport train 2 due to vibration or lateral tilting during transportation. After the fully loaded mortar tank 1 arrives at the position of the mortar tank support frame 5 with the transport train 2, the stop pins 202 can be pulled out, thereby ensuring that the mortar tank 1 can be smoothly moved.

[0038] In this specific embodiment, the driving mechanism includes drive motors 401 installed at both ends of the lever support frame 4. A first roller is fitted onto the output shaft of the drive motor 401, and the output shaft is connected to a driven shaft via a transmission belt. The driven shaft is rotatably connected to the lever support frame 4, and a second roller is fitted onto the end of the driven shaft. The first and second rollers move along the guide rails of the upper frame of the rear trolley of the tunnel boring machine. The drive motors 401 at both ends of the lever support frame 4 operate synchronously via a synchronous controller. When the drive mechanism moves the lever support frame 4 and the lever 3, the drive motors 401 at both ends of the lever support frame 4 can operate synchronously. The synchronous operation of the drive motors 401 ensures stable overall movement of the lever support frame 4, guaranteeing uniform force when the lever 3 moves the mortar tank 1. When the drive mechanism is designed, the drive motors 401 are turned on, and the output shaft drives the driven shaft to rotate, causing the first and second rollers to move along the guide rails of the upper frame of the rear trolley of the tunnel boring machine.

[0039] In this specific embodiment, the upper middle part of the lever 3 is rotatably connected to the lever support frame 4 via the extension cylinder 301; the cylinder body of the extension cylinder 301 is hinged to the lever support frame 4, and the piston rod is hinged to the upper middle part of the lever 3. This application can rotate the lever 3 to a perpendicular angle with the lever support frame 4 via the extension cylinder 301 to facilitate the operation of the mortar tank 1. When the lever 3 is rotated by the extension cylinder 301 and moves closer to the lever support frame 4, it can prevent workers from bumping into things and causing safety problems.

[0040] In this specific embodiment, a roller transition plate 501 is fixed on the side of the mortar tank support frame 5 near the transport train 2; the roller transition plate 501 is flush with the upper surface of the mortar tank support frame 5 and has anti-slip texture on the surface; the roller transition plate 501 between the mortar tank support frame 5 and the transport train 2 can reduce the gap between the mortar tank 1 moving from the transport train 2 to the mortar tank support frame 5, thereby reducing the risk of the mortar tank 1 tilting and overturning.

[0041] The above description provides a detailed account of one embodiment of the present invention. However, this description is merely a preferred embodiment and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. All equivalent variations and improvements made within the scope of the claims of the present invention should still fall within the patent coverage of the present invention.

Claims

1. A mortar tank homing device for a shield tunneling machine, characterized by, Includes mortar tank (1), transport train (2), lever (3), lever support frame (4), and mortar tank support frame (5); The mortar tank support frame (5) is fixed on the rear trolley of the tunnel boring machine; The lever support frame (4) is located above the mortar tank support frame (5) and is connected to the upper frame of the shield machine's rear trolley via a drive mechanism. The lever (3) is rotatably connected to the lever support frame (4) via a cylindrical pin (302); The mortar tank (1) is placed above the transport train (2) on the rear trolley of the tunnel boring machine; When the lever (3) rotates to a perpendicular angle with the lever support frame (4), the lever support frame (4) is moved along the upper frame of the shield machine's rear trolley by the drive mechanism. At this time, the lever support frame (4) drives the lever (3) to move the mortar tank (1) from the transport train (2) to the mortar tank support frame (5).

2. The mortar tank homing device for a tunneling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the mortar tank (1) is evenly provided with multiple sets of movable rollers (101), and the movable rollers (101) can rotate freely around the roller axis.

3. The mortar tank homing device for a shield tunneling machine of claim 1, wherein, The transport train (2) has buffer pads (201) at both ends on the side away from the mortar tank support frame (5), and the contact surface between the buffer pads (201) and the mortar tank (1) is provided with rubber buffer pads; multiple stop pins (202) are evenly distributed on the other side of the transport train (2).

4. The mortar tank homing device for a tunneling machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rubber buffer pad has a Shore hardness of 50A-70A and a thickness of 20mm-40mm.

5. The mortar tank homing device for a shield tunneling machine of claim 1, wherein, The driving mechanism includes a drive motor (401) installed at both ends of the lever support frame (4). The output shaft end of the drive motor (401) is fitted with a roller 1, and the output shaft end is connected to the driven shaft via a transmission belt. The driven shaft is rotatably connected to the lever support frame (4), and the end of the driven shaft is fitted with a roller 2. The roller 1 and roller 2 move along the guide rail of the upper frame of the shield machine's rear trolley.

6. The mortar tank homing device for a tunneling machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The drive motors (401) at both ends of the lever support frame (4) are synchronized through a synchronous controller.

7. The mortar tank homing device for a shield tunneling machine of claim 1, wherein, The upper middle part of the lever (3) is rotatably connected to the lever support frame (4) through the extension cylinder (301).

8. The mortar tank homing device for a tunneling machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, The cylinder body of the top extension cylinder (301) is hinged to the lever support frame (4), and the piston rod is hinged to the middle of the upper end of the lever (3).

9. The mortar tank homing device for a tunneling machine of claim 1, wherein, The mortar tank support frame (5) has a roller transition plate (501) fixed on the side near the transport train (2).

10. The mortar tank homing device for a tunneling machine of claim 9, wherein, The roller transition plate (501) is flush with the upper surface of the mortar tank support frame (5) and has anti-slip texture on the surface.