Intelligent underground transportation system for regenerating metal scrap

By setting up intelligent collection vehicles and servo motor control on underground tracks, the safety risks and low efficiency of ground transportation in recycled metal production have been solved, achieving efficient and safe transportation of recycled metal scraps.

CN224373522UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-19CHINA NON-FERROUS METALS PROCESSING TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHINA NON-FERROUS METALS PROCESSING TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-30
Publication Date
2026-06-19

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Technical Problem

In existing recycled metal production, ground transportation methods present problems such as high safety risks and low transportation efficiency.

Method used

By employing an underground track and intelligent collection vehicle system, combined with technologies such as weighing sensors, servo motor control, and power supply sliding contact lines, intelligent underground transportation of recycled metal scrap is achieved.

Benefits of technology

It improves transportation safety and efficiency, reduces human intervention, enhances the level of production automation, and is suitable for production workshops with limited space.

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Abstract

The application discloses an underground intelligent transportation system for regenerative metal scraps, which comprises a car body arranged on the ground, a milling device, a smelting device and a stock bin, an underground track arranged below the car body and the milling device, two intelligent collecting vehicles and a control device; the underground track is laid underground and passes through the positions of the car body, the milling device and the stock bin; the two intelligent collecting vehicles are slidably arranged on the underground track and are each provided with a collecting bin for containing the regenerative metal scraps; the control device is in communication connection with the intelligent collecting vehicles and is used for controlling the movement of the intelligent collecting vehicles on the underground track; two collecting vehicle positions are arranged at positions corresponding to the car body and the milling device, and the two intelligent collecting vehicles are correspondingly arranged in the two collecting vehicle positions; and the problems of high safety risk and low transportation efficiency existing in the prior art ground transportation mode are solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of recycled metal production technology, specifically to an underground intelligent transportation system for recycled metal scrap. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, surface treatment processes such as machining and milling are common in recycled metal production. To reduce production costs and improve product yield, recycled metal scraps generated from machining and milling need to be returned to the casting process for ingot production. Most existing production workshops use a combination of ground-based overhead cranes and overhead cranes to handle these scraps, but this method has several drawbacks. First, ground transportation significantly increases the risk of crane and vehicle accidents, threatening the safety of workshop workers. Second, ground transportation increases the burden on workshop floor logistics, especially in space-constrained production workshops, severely reducing material transport efficiency and impacting overall production progress. Therefore, a new transportation system is urgently needed to solve these problems. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide an underground intelligent transportation system for recycled metal scraps, so as to solve the problems of high safety risks and low transportation efficiency of the existing above-ground transportation methods.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: an underground intelligent transportation system for recycled metal scrap, comprising a wagon and milling equipment, a melting and casting equipment, and a silo installed on the ground; an underground track installed below the wagon and milling equipment; two intelligent collection vehicles; and a control device. The underground track is laid underground, passing through the wagon and milling equipment and the silo. The two intelligent collection vehicles are slidably installed on the underground track, and each is equipped with a collection silo for accommodating recycled metal scrap. The control device is communicatively connected to the intelligent collection vehicles and is used to control the movement of the intelligent collection vehicles on the underground track. Two collection positions are provided at the corresponding wagon and milling equipment locations, and the two intelligent collection vehicles are respectively installed at the two collection positions.

[0005] Furthermore, the intelligent collection vehicle is also equipped with a weighing sensor, which is installed inside the collection bin and communicates with the control device to monitor the weight of the recycled metal scraps in the collection bin in real time and transmit the weight information to the control device. When the weight reaches a preset value, the control device controls the intelligent collection vehicle to move.

[0006] Furthermore, the intelligent collection vehicle is equipped with a drive wheel set and a guide wheel set at its bottom. The drive wheel set is driven by a servo motor, which is electrically connected to a control device. The control device precisely controls the speed and direction of the intelligent collection vehicle on the underground track by controlling the speed and direction of the servo motor. The guide wheel set can roll in the guide groove on the side of the track to ensure that the intelligent collection vehicle runs stably along the track.

[0007] Furthermore, the collection compartment adopts an openable and closable compartment door design, and the compartment door is connected to the frame of the intelligent collection vehicle via an electric push rod, which is controlled by a control device.

[0008] Furthermore, the underground track is equipped with a discharge port at the material hopper location, and the intelligent collection vehicle is equipped with a discharge mechanism at the corresponding discharge port location. The discharge mechanism is communicatively connected to the control device, and the control device controls the discharge mechanism to open, so that the intelligent collection vehicle can automatically discharge when it reaches the material hopper location.

[0009] Furthermore, the underground track adopts a double-track structure, with a power supply sliding contact line between the tracks. The intelligent collection vehicle is equipped with a current collector that works in conjunction with the power supply sliding contact line to supply power to the operation of the intelligent collection vehicle and its internal equipment. A sensing device is installed at the unloading port. When the intelligent collection vehicle arrives at the unloading port, the sensing device transmits a signal to the control device, which then controls the unloading mechanism to operate.

[0010] Furthermore, the ground of the car body and milling equipment is provided with a material drop port corresponding to the collection position. The material drop port corresponds to the position of the collection bin. An elastic buffer baffle is installed on the edge of the material drop port, and a guide plate is provided below the material drop port.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: Improved safety: This utility model sets the transportation process underground, avoiding the risks of lifting injuries and vehicle injuries caused by ground transportation, and ensuring the personal safety of workshop staff; the structural design of the intelligent collection vehicle, such as the guide wheel group and power supply sliding contact line, further improves the safety and stability of operation.

[0012] Improved transportation efficiency: By setting up two intelligent collection vehicles to work alternately, the continuity of the car body and milling process is ensured, while reducing the burden of ground logistics. It is especially suitable for production workshops with limited space and effectively improves the efficiency of material transportation within the workshop. The design of servo motor control of the drive wheel set and the sensor device at the unloading port makes the transportation process more efficient and precise.

[0013] High level of intelligence: The weight of the collection bin is monitored in real time by weighing sensors, and the movement and unloading of the intelligent collection vehicle are automatically controlled by the control device, realizing the intelligent transportation process, reducing manual intervention and improving the level of production automation; From the electric bin door of the intelligent collection vehicle to the power supply and sensing system of the underground track, a high degree of intelligent integration is reflected; The parts not described in detail in this utility model are existing commonly used technologies. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall assembly structure;

[0016] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the underground track structure;

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Car body and milling equipment; 2. Melting and casting equipment; 3. Silo; 4. Intelligent collection vehicle; 5. Lower track. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to embodiments and specific implementation methods: Example

[0019] An underground intelligent transportation system for recycled metal scrap includes a car body and milling equipment 1, a melting and casting equipment 2, and a silo 3 installed on the ground; an underground track 5 installed below the car body and milling equipment 1; two intelligent collection vehicles 4; and a control device. The underground track 5 is laid underground and passes through the car body and milling equipment 1 and the silo 3. The two intelligent collection vehicles 4 are slidably installed on the underground track 5 and each is equipped with a collection bin for accommodating recycled metal scrap. The control device is communicatively connected to the intelligent collection vehicles 4 and is used to control the movement of the intelligent collection vehicles 4 on the underground track 5. Two collection positions are provided at the corresponding car body and milling equipment 1, and the two intelligent collection vehicles 4 are respectively installed at the two collection positions.

[0020] The intelligent collection vehicle 4 is also equipped with a weighing sensor, which is installed in the collection bin and communicates with the control device. It is used to monitor the weight of the recycled metal scraps in the collection bin in real time and transmit the weight information to the control device. When the weight reaches the preset value, the control device controls the intelligent collection vehicle 4 to move.

[0021] The intelligent collection vehicle 4 is equipped with a drive wheel set and a guide wheel set at its bottom. The drive wheel set is driven by a servo motor, which is electrically connected to a control device. The control device precisely controls the speed and direction of the intelligent collection vehicle 4 on the underground track 5 by controlling the speed and direction of the servo motor. The guide wheel set can roll in the guide groove on the side of the track to ensure that the intelligent collection vehicle 4 runs stably along the track.

[0022] The collection compartment adopts an openable and closable compartment door design. The compartment door is connected to the frame of the intelligent collection vehicle 4 via an electric push rod, which is controlled by a control device.

[0023] The underground track 5 is provided with a discharge port at the location of the silo 3, and the intelligent collection vehicle 4 is provided with a discharge mechanism at the corresponding discharge port. The discharge mechanism is connected to the control device, and the control device controls the discharge mechanism to open, so that the intelligent collection vehicle 4 can automatically discharge when it reaches the location of the silo 3.

[0024] The underground track 5 adopts a double-track structure, with a power supply sliding contact line between the tracks. The intelligent collection vehicle 4 is equipped with a current collector that works in conjunction with the power supply sliding contact line to supply power to the operation of the intelligent collection vehicle 4 and its internal equipment. A sensing device is installed at the unloading port. When the intelligent collection vehicle 4 arrives at the unloading port, the sensing device transmits a signal to the control device, which then controls the unloading mechanism to operate.

[0025] The ground of the car body and milling equipment 1 is provided with a material drop port corresponding to the collection position. The material drop port corresponds to the position of the collection bin. An elastic buffer baffle is installed on the edge of the material drop port, and a guide plate is set below the material drop port.

[0026] Working principle: In practical application, the underground intelligent transportation system for recycled metal scrap of this utility model first lays an underground track 5 with a double-track structure and a power supply sliding contact line and guide groove under the car body and milling equipment 1. The underground track 5 is extended to the position of the hopper 3, and a discharge port with a sensor is set at the track position of the hopper 3. A drop port corresponding to the collection position is opened on the ground of the car body and milling equipment 1. An elastic buffer baffle is installed at the edge of the drop port, and a guide plate is set below.

[0027] Two intelligent collection vehicles 4, each equipped with a drive wheel set, guide wheel set, weighing sensor, openable collection bin, electric unloading mechanism, and current collector, are installed on an underground track. The weighing sensor, servo motor, electric push rod, unloading mechanism, etc. are connected to the control device for communication or electrical connection.

[0028] Once the milling and finishing processes begin, two intelligent collection vehicles 4 are positioned at two separate collection stations. Waste material enters the collection bins of the intelligent collection vehicle 4 through the discharge port and is guided by a deflector plate. Weighing sensors monitor the weight of the waste material in the collection bins in real time and transmit this information to the control device. When the weight of the waste material in the collection bin of one of the intelligent collection vehicles 4 reaches a preset value, the control device controls a servo motor to drive the drive wheel assembly of that intelligent collection vehicle 4, moving it along the underground track towards the hopper 3. The guide wheel assembly provides stable guidance within the guide groove. Upon reaching the discharge port at the hopper 3, a sensor triggers a signal, and the control device controls the unloading mechanism to open the hopper door, completing the unloading operation. Simultaneously, while one intelligent collection vehicle 4 is unloading at the hopper 3, the control device controls the other intelligent collection vehicle 4 to move to the collection station to continue receiving waste material. After unloading, the intelligent collection vehicle 4 returns to the collection station under the control of the control device, awaiting the next collection task. This cycle repeats, enabling continuous transportation of recycled metal scraps.

[0029] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A regenerative metal chip underground intelligent transportation system, characterized in that, The system includes a car body and milling equipment (1), a melting and casting equipment (2), and a silo (3) set on the ground; an underground track (5) set below the car body and milling equipment (1); two intelligent collection vehicles (4); and a control device. The underground track (5) is laid underground and runs through the car body and milling equipment (1) and the silo (3). The two intelligent collection vehicles (4) are slidably set on the underground track (5) and each has a collection bin for holding recycled metal scraps. The control device is communicatively connected to the intelligent collection vehicles (4) and is used to control the movement of the intelligent collection vehicles (4) on the underground track (5). There are two collection positions at the corresponding car body and milling equipment (1), and the two intelligent collection vehicles (4) are respectively set at the two collection positions.

2. The regenerative metal chip subterranean intelligent transportation system of claim 1, wherein, The intelligent collection vehicle (4) is also equipped with a weighing sensor. The weighing sensor is installed in the collection chamber and is connected to the control device for real-time monitoring of the weight of recycled metal scraps in the collection chamber and transmitting the weight information to the control device. When the weight reaches the preset value, the control device controls the intelligent collection vehicle (4) to move.

3. The underground intelligent transportation system for recycled metal scraps according to claim 2, characterized in that, The intelligent collection vehicle (4) is equipped with a drive wheel set and a guide wheel set at its bottom. The drive wheel set is driven by a servo motor. The servo motor is electrically connected to the control device. The control device controls the speed and direction of the intelligent collection vehicle (4) on the underground track (5) by controlling the speed and direction of the servo motor. The guide wheel set can roll in the guide groove on the side of the track to ensure that the intelligent collection vehicle (4) runs stably along the track.

4. The underground intelligent transportation system for recycled metal scraps according to claim 3, characterized in that, The collection compartment adopts an openable and closable compartment door design. The compartment door is connected to the frame of the intelligent collection vehicle (4) via an electric push rod, which is controlled by a control device.

5. The underground intelligent transportation system for recycled metal scraps according to claim 1, characterized in that, The underground track (5) has a discharge port at the location of the silo (3), and the intelligent collection vehicle (4) has a discharge mechanism at the corresponding discharge port. The discharge mechanism is connected to the control device, and the control device controls the discharge mechanism to open so that the intelligent collection vehicle (4) can automatically discharge when it reaches the location of the silo (3).

6. The underground intelligent transportation system for recycled metal scraps according to claim 5, characterized in that, The underground track (5) adopts a double track structure, and a power supply sliding contact line is set between the tracks. The intelligent collection vehicle (4) is equipped with a current collector that works with the power supply sliding contact line to supply power to the operation of the intelligent collection vehicle (4) and its internal equipment. A sensing device is set at the unloading port. When the intelligent collection vehicle (4) arrives at the unloading port, the sensing device transmits a signal to the control device, and the control device controls the unloading mechanism to move.

7. The underground intelligent transportation system for recycled metal scraps according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ground of the car body and milling equipment (1) is provided with a material drop port corresponding to the collection position. The material drop port corresponds to the position of the collection bin. An elastic buffer baffle is installed on the edge of the material drop port, and a guide plate is set below the material drop port.