An explosion-proof snow plow

Abstract

An explosion-proof snowplow is disclosed. Currently, conventional snowplows do not employ explosion-proof structures, making it impossible to prevent internal ignition sources from leaking out or external explosive gases from entering the equipment. This explosion-proof snowplow comprises a frame body and a snow-clearing mechanism, connected together. An explosion-proof box is mounted on top of the frame body, comprising a box body and a steel cover, rotatably connected at their ends. The steel cover is trapezoidal in shape, with an explosion-proof shield installed on the side of the cover closest to the snow-clearing mechanism. A headlight switch socket, an electric lock button socket, and an emergency stop button socket are located on the side of the steel cover furthest from the snow-clearing mechanism. A control box and a power supply box are stacked vertically within the box, with the power supply box positioned below the control box. Connectors within the control box are connected to the ports of the operating instruments via wires. This invention applies to the field of snowplows.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application applies to the field of snowplows, specifically relating to an explosion-proof snowplow. Background Technology

[0002] Snowplows are commonly used in northern regions. Driven by locomotives, they have front-mounted snow-clearing wheels that can sweep large areas of snow to one side. However, snowplows are also currently used in some explosive gas environments, such as airport oil depots and oil refineries. When operating in these areas, snowplows suffer from poor adaptability to overlapping equipment and insufficient safety protection, making them highly susceptible to explosions and posing a serious threat to equipment, personnel, and the surrounding environment. The main reasons are as follows:

[0003] (1) The electrical equipment such as motors, lines, and switches of conventional snowplows are not designed to be explosion-proof. During operation, electric sparks may be generated due to leakage, short circuit, or arc discharge (such as contactor operation). When explosive gases (such as methane, propane, gasoline vapor, etc.) mix with air and reach the explosion limit, they will be instantly ignited.

[0004] (2) Corrosion of equipment by gas: Some explosive gases (such as those containing hydrogen sulfide, chlorine, etc.) are highly corrosive and will accelerate the aging and damage of the metal parts (frame, transmission system) and electrical components (wiring, sensors) of the snowplow, leading to frequent equipment failures, increased maintenance frequency and downtime.

[0005] Currently, conventional snowplows do not employ explosion-proof structures (such as explosion-proof housings, increased safety motors, intrinsically safe control systems, etc.), making it impossible to prevent internal ignition sources from leaking out or external explosive gases from entering the equipment. In the event of an explosion, the equipment itself may disintegrate, and the fragments and shock waves can cause direct injury to the operators. Summary of the Invention

[0006] This application aims to address the current problem that conventional snowplows do not employ explosion-proof structures, making it impossible to prevent internal ignition sources from leaking out or external explosive gases from entering the equipment. Therefore, an explosion-proof snowplow is provided.

[0007] The technical solution of this application is:

[0008] An explosion-proof snowplow comprises a frame body and a snow removal mechanism, the frame body and the snow removal mechanism are connected, and an explosion-proof box is installed on the top of the frame body. The explosion-proof box includes a box body and a steel cover, and the ends of the box body and the steel cover are rotatably connected.

[0009] The steel cover is trapezoidal in shape, and an explosion-proof cover is installed on the side of the steel cover closest to the snow removal mechanism. On the side of the steel cover away from the snow removal mechanism, there are headlight switch sockets, electric lock button sockets and emergency stop button sockets. An explosion-proof instrument mounting plate is provided below the headlight switch sockets, electric lock button sockets and emergency stop button sockets. The instrument mounting plate is connected to the instrument by bolt assembly, and the instrument is installed inside the steel cover.

[0010] The control box and power supply box are installed in the box in a stacked manner, with the power supply box located below the control box. The connectors in the control box are connected to the sockets of the working instruments via wires.

[0011] Furthermore, a shock-absorbing wheel mounting plate, a left gear plate, and a right gear plate are connected to the lower side of the housing away from the snow-clearing mechanism;

[0012] A shock-absorbing wheel mounting plate is installed between the left and right gear plates, and the shock-absorbing wheel mounting plate is installed in the middle of the housing.

[0013] Furthermore, the shock absorber mounting plate is connected to the shock absorber via a bolt assembly, and the left and right gear shift plates are respectively connected to gear shift levers.

[0014] Furthermore, two wheel mounting plates are symmetrically connected to both sides of the box, and a snow removal mechanism docking plate is installed between the two wheel mounting plates. The bottom of the box has a mounting hole for installing a drive motor, and the drive motor is fixed to the bottom of the box by a bolt assembly.

[0015] Furthermore, the box body has round holes on both sides, into which a rotating shaft is inserted. The bottom of the steel cover is connected to an ear plate, and the ear plate at the bottom of the steel cover is connected to the rotating shaft on the box body by a hydraulic rod.

[0016] Furthermore, the explosion-proof cover has symmetrical LED light mounting holes on its left and right sides, and the LED lights are inserted into the explosion-proof cover. The explosion-proof cover and the LED lights are fixedly connected by bolt assemblies.

[0017] Furthermore, a power charging connector is connected to the side of the housing near the snow removal mechanism.

[0018] Furthermore, handrail mounting holes are provided on both sides of the box body, and handrails are installed in the handrail mounting holes by bolt assemblies.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, this application has the following advantages:

[0020] This utility model of an explosion-proof snowplow fully considers explosion-proof requirements in its design, including the installation of an explosion-proof box and explosion-proof cover. The box body is welded from high-performance explosion-proof steel, providing excellent sealing and effectively preventing external flammable and explosive gases from entering the box. This prevents potential explosion hazards such as sparks and static electricity generated during snowplowing operations, ensuring safety when operating in flammable and explosive environments. It also prevents potential sparks from leaking out. The trapezoidal structure of the steel cover not only increases structural strength but also facilitates observation and operation from different angles for the operator.

[0021] This utility model is equipped with a variety of functional components, such as a snow removal mechanism, working instruments, LED lights, and gear adjustment devices, which can meet different snow removal operation needs, including the adjustment of different gears to adapt to different working conditions such as forward, reverse or idling speed, and providing lighting at night or in low light conditions.

[0022] The structural design of this explosion-proof snowplow facilitates maintenance and repair. For example, the steel cover is connected to the box body by a hydraulic rod, which makes it easy to open and repair or replace the internal components. The connection between the various parts is also relatively simple, making it easy to disassemble and install.

[0023] This snowplow can adapt to different working environments and conditions. It can work normally on ordinary roads or in special explosion-proof environments, and can effectively clear different types of snow, such as dry snow and wet snow. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Appendix Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0025] Appendix Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the connection between the box body and the steel cover;

[0026] Appendix Figure 3 This is a side view of the box;

[0027] Appendix Figure 4 It is attached Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure when the steel cover is opened;

[0028] Appendix Figure 5 This is the rear view of the box;

[0029] Appendix Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of an explosion-proof instrument mounting plate;

[0030] Appendix Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of the control box;

[0031] Appendix Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the drive motor.

[0032] AppendixFigure 9 This is the electrical schematic diagram of this utility model;

[0033] In the diagram: 1. Frame body, 2. Snow removal mechanism, 3. Box body, 4. Steel cover, 5. Explosion-proof cover, 6. Headlight switch socket, 7. Headlight switch socket, 8. Emergency stop button socket, 9. Explosion-proof instrument mounting plate, 10. Working instrument, 11. Control box, 12. Shock absorber wheel mounting plate, 13. Left gear shift plate, 14. Right gear shift plate, 15. Shock absorber wheel, 16. Gear shift lever, 17. Wheel mounting plate, 17-1. Snow removal mechanism docking plate, 18. Drive motor, 19. Shaft, 20. Ear plate, 21. Hydraulic rod, 22. LED light, 23. LED light, 24. Power charging connector, 25. Handrail mounting hole, 26. Handrail. Detailed Implementation

[0034] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are used to illustrate this application, but are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0035] Specific implementation method one: Combining Figure 1 — Figure 9 This embodiment describes an explosion-proof snowplow, which comprises a frame body 1 and a snow removal mechanism 2. The frame body 1 and the snow removal mechanism 2 are connected. An explosion-proof box is installed on the top of the frame body 1. The explosion-proof box includes a box body 3 and a steel cover 4. The ends of the box body 3 and the steel cover 4 are rotatably connected.

[0036] The steel cover is trapezoidal in shape, and an explosion-proof cover 5 is installed on the side of the steel cover 4 closest to the snow removal mechanism 2. A headlight switch socket 6, an electric lock button socket 7, and an emergency stop button socket 8 are provided on the side of the steel cover 4 away from the snow removal mechanism 2. An explosion-proof instrument mounting plate 9 is provided below the headlight switch socket 6, the electric lock button socket 7, and the emergency stop button socket 8. The instrument mounting plate 9 is connected to the instrument 10 by bolt assembly. The instrument 10 is installed inside the steel cover 4.

[0037] The control box 11 and the power supply box are installed inside the housing 3 by stacking them on top of each other, with the power supply box located below the control box 11. The connectors inside the control box 11 are connected to the sockets of the working instrument 10 via wires.

[0038] The frame body 1 and the snow removal mechanism 2 are the original structures of the snow removal vehicle. By setting an explosion-proof box on the frame body 1 to protect different components, the explosion-proof function is achieved.

[0039] Specific Implementation Method Two: Combining Figure 1 — Figure 9This embodiment describes an explosion-proof snowplow, in which a shock-absorbing wheel mounting plate 12, a left gear plate 13, and a right gear plate 14 are connected to the lower side of the housing 3 away from the snow removal mechanism 2.

[0040] The shock absorber mounting plate 12 is fixed to the housing 3 by bolt assembly, and the left gear plate 13 and the right gear plate 14 are fixed to the housing 3 by welding.

[0041] A shock-absorbing wheel mounting plate 12 is provided between the left gear plate 13 and the left gear plate 13, and the shock-absorbing wheel mounting plate 12 is installed in the middle position of the housing 3.

[0042] The left gear shift plate 13 has a P gear shift plate insertion hole, and the left gear shift plate 13 also has N, D and R gear shift plate insertion holes, so that different gears can be adjusted by the corresponding gear shift levers 16 to control the forward and reverse movement of the snowmobile.

[0043] Different needs, such as standby speed.

[0044] Specific implementation method three: Combining Figure 1 — Figure 9 This embodiment describes an explosion-proof snowplow, in which the shock-absorbing wheel mounting plate 12 is connected to the shock-absorbing wheel 15 via a bolt assembly, and the left gear plate 13 and the right gear plate 14 are respectively connected to gear levers 16.

[0045] The shock-absorbing wheel 15 has a good shock absorption effect. During the operation of the snowplow, it can effectively reduce the bumps caused by uneven road surface and protect the frame body 1 and the components inside the explosion-proof box from vibration damage.

[0046] Specific implementation method four: Combination Figure 1 — Figure 9 This embodiment describes an explosion-proof snowplow. The two sides of the housing 2 are symmetrically connected with two wheel mounting plates 17. A snow removal mechanism docking plate 17-1 is installed between the two wheel mounting plates 17. The bottom of the housing 3 is provided with mounting holes for installing a drive motor 18, and the drive motor 18 is fixed to the bottom of the housing 2 by bolt assembly.

[0047] The drive motor 18 is an explosion-proof motor, which has stable performance and strong power output, providing sufficient power for the snowplow to carry out snow removal operations. In addition, the motor is firmly installed and fixed to the bottom of the housing 2 with bolts, and has low noise and low vibration during operation.

[0048] The wheel mounting plates 17 are fixed to both sides of the housing 2 by welding. The snow removal mechanism docking plates 17 are fixed to the two wheel mounting plates 17 by welding. The wheel mounting plates 17 are used to install the wheels of the explosion-proof snow sweeper. The vertical plate surface of the snow removal mechanism docking plate 17-1 is provided with mounting holes for connecting the snow removal mechanism, thereby connecting the snow removal mechanism to the housing 2.

[0049] Specific Implementation Method Five: Combining Figure 1 — Figure 9 This embodiment describes an explosion-proof snowplow. The box body 3 has round holes on both sides, into which a rotating shaft 19 is inserted. The bottom of the steel cover is connected to an ear plate 20. The ear plate 20 at the bottom of the steel cover 4 is connected to the rotating shaft 19 on the box body 3 by a hydraulic rod 21.

[0050] The end of the housing 3 is equipped with a U-shaped handle, and the ends of the housing 3 and the steel cover 4 are connected by a buckle to lock the housing and the steel cover 4. When it is necessary to open the steel cover 4, the buckle is opened and the steel cover 4 is lifted by the handle. The hydraulic rod 21 connected between the housing 3 and the steel cover 4 will lift the steel cover 4, which facilitates the maintenance and replacement of the components inside the housing 3 and the steel cover 4.

[0051] Specific Implementation Method Six: Combination Figure 1 — Figure 9 This embodiment describes an explosion-proof snowplow in which LED light mounting holes 22 are symmetrically provided on the explosion-proof cover 5, and LED lights 23 are inserted into the explosion-proof cover 5. The explosion-proof cover 5 and LED lights 23 are fixedly connected by bolt assembly.

[0052] The size of the explosion-proof cover 5 is matched with the size of the LED light 23. The explosion-proof cover 5 is installed on one side of the steel cover 4, and the LED light 23 is installed inside the explosion-proof cover 5. The LED light 23 is connected to the control box 11 inside the box 3 through the power cord, which can play a better role in explosion protection for the LED light 23.

[0053] Specific implementation method seven: Combining Figure 1 — Figure 9 This embodiment describes an explosion-proof snowplow, wherein the housing 3 is connected to a power charging connector 24 on the side near the snow removal mechanism 2.

[0054] The power charging connector 24 is fixed to the angle steel by bolt assembly. The angle steel is fixed to one side of the box 3 by bolt assembly. By setting the power charging connector 24, one end of the power charging connector 24 is connected to the power box inside the box 3. By setting the power charging connector 24, the power box can be directly plugged into the power supply to charge.

[0055] Specific implementation method eight: CombinationFigure 1 — Figure 9 Figure 1 Figure 9 This embodiment describes an explosion-proof snowplow, wherein the body 3 has handrail mounting holes 25 on both sides, and handrails 26 are installed in the handrail mounting holes 25 by bolt assemblies.

[0056] The height of the handle 26 can be adjusted according to the operator's needs, making it convenient for operators of different heights to use. The handle 26 facilitates the control of the snowplow's direction of travel and operation.

[0057] This utility model is applicable to hazardous locations in enterprises in the petroleum, chemical, coal chemical, light industry, paint, and coating systems that contain flammable gas environments (Zone 2, which are normally not allowed to occur, but may occasionally appear briefly under abnormal conditions, such as equipment failure or misoperation) for tasks such as clearing snow from the ground.

[0058] Explosion-proof snowplows can operate reliably under the following conditions:

[0059] (1) The altitude does not exceed 2000 meters;

[0060] (2) The ambient temperature is between -20℃ and +40℃, and the relative humidity is not greater than 95% (at 25℃);

[0061] (3) The explosive gas environment formed by the flammable gas, vapor and air contained in the surrounding medium shall not exceed level IIB and temperature group T4;

[0062] (4) No suspended combustible dust or fibers (such as aluminum powder, magnesium powder, carbon powder, explosives, resin, flour, dust and cotton and linen fibers, etc.).

[0063] (5) The road surface does not obstruct the removal of static charge generated on the vehicle;

[0064] (6) No violent vibration or impact;

[0065] (7) No corrosive gases or vapors that could damage metals or insulation.

[0066] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application in any way. Although this application has disclosed the preferred embodiment as above, it is not intended to limit this application. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the technical solution of this application. Any simple modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made to the above embodiments without departing from the technical solution of this application, based on the technical essence of this application and within the spirit and principles of this application, shall still fall within the protection scope of the technical solution of this application.

Claims

1. An explosion-proof snowplow, comprising a frame body and a snow-clearing mechanism, wherein the frame body and the snow-clearing mechanism are connected, characterized in that, An explosion-proof box is installed on the top of the vehicle frame body. The explosion-proof box includes a box body and a steel cover, and the ends of the box body and the steel cover are rotatably connected. The steel cover is trapezoidal in shape, and an explosion-proof cover is installed on the side of the steel cover closest to the snow removal mechanism. On the side of the steel cover away from the snow removal mechanism, there are headlight switch sockets, electric lock button sockets and emergency stop button sockets. An explosion-proof instrument mounting plate is provided below the headlight switch sockets, electric lock button sockets and emergency stop button sockets. The instrument mounting plate is connected to the instrument by bolt assembly, and the instrument is installed inside the steel cover. The control box and power supply box are installed in the box in a stacked manner, with the power supply box located below the control box. The connectors in the control box are connected to the sockets of the working instruments via wires.

2. The explosion-proof snowplow according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower side of the housing, away from the snow removal mechanism, is connected to a shock-absorbing wheel mounting plate, a left gear plate, and a right gear plate. A shock-absorbing wheel mounting plate is installed between the left and right gear plates, and the shock-absorbing wheel mounting plate is installed in the middle of the housing.

3. The explosion-proof snowplow according to claim 2, characterized in that, The shock absorber mounting plate is connected to the shock absorber by a bolt assembly, and the left and right gear plates are respectively connected to gear levers.

4. The explosion-proof snowplow according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two wheel mounting plates are symmetrically connected to both sides of the box, and a snow removal mechanism docking plate is installed between the two wheel mounting plates. The bottom of the box has a mounting hole for installing a drive motor, and the drive motor is fixed to the bottom of the box by a bolt assembly.

5. The explosion-proof snowplow according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box has round holes on both sides, into which a rotating shaft is inserted. The bottom of the steel cover is connected to an ear plate, and the ear plate at the bottom of the steel cover is connected to the rotating shaft on the box by a hydraulic rod.

6. The explosion-proof snowplow according to claim 1, characterized in that, The explosion-proof cover has symmetrical LED light mounting holes on its left and right sides. The LED lights are inserted into the explosion-proof cover and the explosion-proof cover is fixedly connected to the LED lights by bolt assembly.

7. The explosion-proof snowplow according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box is connected to a power charging connector on the side closest to the snow removal mechanism.

8. The explosion-proof snowplow according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box body has handrail mounting holes on both sides, and handrails are installed in the handrail mounting holes by bolt assemblies.

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