Antenna support for mine dump truck
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- INNER MONGOLIA NORTH HAULER
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
Antennas on mining dump trucks are easily damaged during loading, affecting the stability of the unmanned driving system. Furthermore, improper antenna installation during unloading can lead to poor signal reception and reduced positioning accuracy.
Design an antenna bracket for a mining dump truck. It adopts a lightweight frame structure and uses multi-axis connection and buffer device to ensure that the antenna remains horizontal and stable when the truck body is tilted, and to buffer the impact of vibration. The bracket includes a combination structure of bracket assembly, vertical rod, support base, transition base, buffer base and buffer pad.
It effectively solves the balance and stability problems of the antenna during driving and unloading, improves the positioning accuracy and operational reliability of the unmanned mining dump truck, and ensures that the antenna is not damaged and the signal is stable during unloading.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of unmanned mining dump trucks, specifically relating to an antenna bracket for a mining dump truck. Background Technology
[0002] Mining dump trucks are core transportation equipment in open-pit mining, used for transporting materials such as ore and earth. The harsh mining environment makes traditional manned driving inefficient and unsafe, while the widespread adoption of autonomous driving technology has driven the automation upgrade of mining dump trucks. In autonomous driving systems, inertial navigation systems (INS) serve as the core positioning device, providing vehicles with high-precision position, speed, and attitude information.
[0003] In existing technologies, the antenna of the inertial navigation system must be installed in an open area above the top edge of the vehicle to reduce signal interference, so the antenna is usually installed near the driver's cab. However, this location lacks protection, making it vulnerable to being hit by falling rocks from the electric shovel used for loading ore during the loading process, which affects the stability of the unmanned driving system.
[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, it was proposed to install the antenna at the rear of the mining dump truck to reduce the risk of damage from falling objects. However, this installation method presents new challenges during unloading: the rear of the dump truck needs to be tilted to dump the material, placing higher demands on the antenna's installation position and stability. Improper installation may result in vibration, tilting, or obstruction during unloading, further affecting signal reception.
[0005] There is an urgent need for a new antenna installation scheme that can ensure the antenna signal reception capability while keeping it stable during the unloading process, thereby improving the positioning accuracy and operational stability of the autonomous driving system. Utility Model Content
[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an antenna bracket for mining dump trucks, which can effectively solve the balance and stability problems of the antenna during driving and unloading, and provide a reliable guarantee for the high-precision positioning of unmanned mining dump trucks.
[0007] The technical solution is as follows:
[0008] The antenna bracket for a mining dump truck includes: a bracket assembly, a vertical rod, a support base, a transition base, a buffer base, a buffer pad, and an antenna mounting bracket. The bracket assembly has a frame structure, with an assembly connection end at the bottom. The lower end of the vertical rod is hinged to the support base, and the upper end of the vertical rod is hinged to the assembly connection end. The transition base is hinged to the lower part of the bracket assembly, and the transition base and the assembly connection end are located on opposite sides of the bracket assembly. The antenna mounting bracket is connected to the top of the bracket assembly, the buffer base is connected to the bracket assembly, and the buffer base is located between the antenna mounting bracket and the transition base. The buffer pad is installed between the bracket assembly and the buffer base.
[0009] Furthermore, vertical rods are provided with vertical rod through holes at both ends, and the assembly connection end is provided with an end through hole. Pins are inserted into the vertical rod through holes and the end through holes. The top of the support base is provided with a first top plate and multiple support base connection through holes. The first top plate is provided with a first top plate through hole, and the multiple support base connection through holes are located on the outside of the first top plate. Fastening bolts are installed in the support base connection through holes, and pins are inserted into the vertical rod through holes and the first top plate through holes.
[0010] Furthermore, the bracket assembly includes: side rods and diagonal ribs, with multiple side rods connected end to end, the diagonal ribs located inside the side rods, and the two ends of the diagonal ribs connected to two different side rods respectively, and the assembly connection ends are located at the connection points of two adjacent side rods.
[0011] Furthermore, the transition base is hinged at the connection of the two side rods, and a connecting plate is provided at the connection. The connecting plate is provided with a connecting plate through hole. The transition base is provided with a second top plate and multiple transition base connecting through holes. The multiple transition base connecting through holes are located on the outside of the second top plate. The second top plate is provided with a second top plate through hole. Fastening bolts are installed in the transition base connecting through holes. Pins are inserted through the second top plate through hole and the connecting plate through hole.
[0012] Furthermore, the buffer base is provided with multiple buffer base connection through holes and threaded holes, and fastening bolts are installed in the buffer base connection through holes; the U-shaped plate is provided with a U-shaped groove, and a U-shaped plate through hole is provided on the outside of the U-shaped groove; the buffer pad is provided with a buffer pad through hole, and the buffer pad is located between the side rod and the buffer base; the side rod passes through the U-shaped groove; and the screw passes through the U-shaped plate through hole and the buffer pad through hole and connects to the threaded hole to connect the buffer base to the side rod.
[0013] Furthermore, the antenna mounting bracket is welded to the side rod.
[0014] This utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:
[0015] This invention effectively solves the balance and stability problems of antennas during driving and unloading, providing a reliable guarantee for high-precision positioning of unmanned mining dump trucks. This invention can be installed in a location where it is not easily damaged by falling objects, and it can also maintain balance as the rear of the dump truck tilts during unloading, thus ensuring that the antenna remains stable throughout driving and unloading, improving the positioning accuracy and operational reliability of the unmanned driving system.
[0016] This utility model has a simple structure and is easy to install. It is applicable to various mining dump trucks and has high practicality and promotional value. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the bracket assembly in this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the antenna bracket for the mining dump truck in this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the working principle of the antenna bracket for mining dump trucks in this utility model.
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the installation positions of the buffer base and buffer pad in this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The following description fully illustrates specific embodiments of the present invention to enable those skilled in the art to practice and reproduce it. The present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only, representing schematic diagrams rather than actual physical objects, and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this patent. To better illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention, some components in the drawings may be enlarged or reduced, and do not represent the actual product dimensions. In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the term "connection" should be interpreted broadly. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above term in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.
[0022] like Figure 1 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the bracket assembly 1 in this utility model; as shown... Figure 2 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the antenna bracket for a mining dump truck in this utility model.
[0023] The bracket assembly 1 adopts a lightweight frame structure, including: side rods 11 and diagonal ribs 12. Multiple side rods 11 are connected end to end. The diagonal ribs 12 are located inside the side rods 11. The two ends of the diagonal ribs 12 are connected to two different side rods 11 respectively. An assembly connection end 13 is provided at the connection point of two adjacent side rods 11. The assembly connection end 13 is located at the bottom of the bracket assembly 1.
[0024] The diagonal ribs 12 are arranged at a certain angle to form a stable support structure, which ensures the strength of the bracket assembly 1, while also ensuring that the overall weight is not too heavy, so that the bracket assembly 1 can rotate flexibly and easily.
[0025] The antenna bracket for a mining dump truck includes: bracket assembly 1, vertical rod 2, support base 3, transition base 4, buffer base 5, buffer pad 6, and antenna mounting bracket 7; the lower end of the vertical rod 2 is hinged to the support base 3, and the upper end of the vertical rod 2 is hinged to the assembly connection end 13.
[0026] The vertical rod 2 has vertical rod through holes at both ends, and the assembly connection end 13 has an end through hole. The pin 8 passes through the vertical rod through hole and the end through hole, and the upper end of the vertical rod 2 is hinged to the assembly connection end 13.
[0027] The support base 3 has a first top plate and multiple support base connecting through holes on its top. The first top plate has a first top plate through hole, and the multiple support base connecting through holes are located on the outside of the first top plate. Fastening bolts are installed in the support base connecting through holes. The pin 8 passes through the vertical rod through hole and the first top plate through hole, hinged to the lower end of the vertical rod 2 and the support base 3. The support base 3 is connected to the small platform of the rear wheel cover of the dump truck by fastening bolts.
[0028] The transition base 4 is hinged at the connection point of the two side rods 11. A connecting plate with through holes is provided at the connection point. The transition base 4 is located at the bottom of the support assembly 1. The transition base 4 has a second top plate and multiple transition base connecting through holes located on the outside of the second top plate. The second top plate has second top plate through holes, and fastening bolts are installed in the transition base connecting through holes. The pin 8 passes through the second top plate through holes and the connecting plate through holes, hinged to the bottom of the transition base 4 and the support assembly 1. The transition base 4 is connected to the bottom of the dump truck body by fastening bolts. The transition base 4 and the assembly connection end 13 are located on both sides of the support assembly 1.
[0029] The buffer base 5 is provided with multiple buffer base connection through holes and threaded holes, and fastening bolts are installed in the buffer base connection through holes. The U-shaped plate is provided with a U-shaped groove, and a U-shaped plate through hole is provided on the outside of the U-shaped groove.
[0030] The buffer pad 6 is provided with a buffer pad through hole. The buffer pad 6 is located between the side rod 11 and the buffer base 5. The side rod 11 is inserted into the U-shaped groove. The screw passes through the through hole of the U-shaped plate and the buffer pad through hole and is connected to the threaded hole to connect the buffer base 5 to the side rod 11.
[0031] The antenna mounting bracket 7 is welded to the side rod 11. The antenna mounting bracket 7 is located at the top of the bracket assembly 1 and is used to mount the antenna.
[0032] like Figure 3 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the working principle of the antenna bracket for a mining dump truck in this utility model; as shown... Figure 4 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the installation positions of the buffer base 5 and the buffer pad 6 in this utility model.
[0033] The buffer base 5 is fixed to one side of the carriage 9 by fastening bolts. The buffer pad 6 is installed on the buffer base 5 to provide support when the antenna bracket is lowered and to absorb the vibration generated during the journey, so as to ensure stability.
[0034] The vertical rod 2 and the bracket assembly 1 can rotate around the pin 8. When the mine car is unloading, the car body 9 flips over, and the antenna mounting bracket 7 always remains horizontal.
[0035] The antenna bracket for the mining dump truck, through its multi-axis connection design, can automatically adjust its angle when the truck bed 9 tilts, ensuring the antenna remains horizontal and preventing tilting or shifting due to the truck bed 9's tilt. The buffer pad 6 and buffer base 5 effectively cushion vibrations during vehicle movement, improving antenna stability. This solves the problem of inaccurate positioning caused by inertial navigation antennas located at the rear of the mining truck tilting, while also reducing the impact of vibration on the antenna, providing a reliable guarantee for high-precision positioning of unmanned mining dump trucks.
[0036] The terminology used in this invention is descriptive and exemplary, and not restrictive. Since this invention can be embodied in various forms without departing from the spirit or essence of the technical solution, it should be understood that the above embodiments are not limited to any of the foregoing details, but should be interpreted broadly within the spirit and scope defined by the appended claims. Therefore, all variations and modifications falling within the scope of the claims or their equivalents should be covered by the appended claims.
Claims
1. An antenna bracket for a mining dump truck, characterized in that, include: The bracket assembly comprises a vertical rod, a support base, a transition base, a buffer base, a buffer pad, and an antenna mounting bracket. The bracket assembly has a frame structure with an assembly connection end at the bottom. The lower end of the vertical rod is hinged to the support base, and the upper end of the vertical rod is hinged to the assembly connection end. The transition base is hinged to the lower part of the bracket assembly, and the transition base and the assembly connection end are located on opposite sides of the bracket assembly. The antenna mounting bracket is connected to the top of the bracket assembly, and the buffer base is connected to the bracket assembly. The buffer base is located between the antenna mounting bracket and the transition base, and the buffer pad is installed between the bracket assembly and the buffer base.
2. The antenna bracket for a mining dump truck as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The vertical rod has through holes at both ends, and the assembly connection end has an end through hole. Pins are inserted into the vertical rod through holes and the end through holes. The top of the support base has a first top plate and multiple support base connection through holes. The first top plate has a first top plate through hole, and the multiple support base connection through holes are located on the outside of the first top plate. Fastening bolts are installed in the support base connection through holes, and pins are inserted into the vertical rod through holes and the first top plate through holes.
3. The antenna bracket for a mining dump truck as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket assembly includes: side rods and diagonal ribs. Multiple side rods are connected end to end. The diagonal ribs are located inside the side rods. The two ends of the diagonal ribs are connected to two different side rods respectively. The connection end of the assembly is set at the connection between two adjacent side rods.
4. The antenna bracket for a mining dump truck as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The transition base is hinged at the connection of the two side rods. A connecting plate is provided at the connection, and the connecting plate is provided with a connecting plate through hole. The transition base is provided with a second top plate and multiple transition base connecting through holes. The multiple transition base connecting through holes are located on the outside of the second top plate. The second top plate is provided with a second top plate through hole. Fastening bolts are installed in the transition base connecting through holes. Pins are inserted through the second top plate through hole and the connecting plate through hole.
5. The antenna bracket for a mining dump truck as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The buffer base is provided with multiple buffer base connection through holes and threaded holes, and fastening bolts are installed in the buffer base connection through holes; the U-shaped plate is provided with a U-shaped groove, and a U-shaped plate through hole is provided on the outside of the U-shaped groove; the buffer pad is provided with a buffer pad through hole, and the buffer pad is located between the side rod and the buffer base. The side rod passes through the U-shaped groove, and the screw passes through the U-shaped plate through hole and the buffer pad through hole and connects to the threaded hole to connect the buffer base to the side rod.
6. The antenna bracket for a mining dump truck as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The antenna mounting bracket is welded to the side pole.