Intelligent ore drawing system in mine
By introducing cameras and remote control systems into the underground ore discharge system in mines, and utilizing visual algorithms and electric valve control, precise ore loading can be achieved by a single operator, solving the problems of low efficiency and safety risks in traditional ore discharge systems.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHONGYI ZHANGYUAN TUNGSTEN
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
AI Technical Summary
Traditional underground ore discharge systems in mines require two operators to work together, making it difficult to achieve efficient and accurate fixed-point ore discharge under complex working conditions, and also posing safety risks and inefficiency problems.
By employing cameras and remote control systems, and using visual algorithms to track the position of the mine car bucket in real time, combined with electric valves and vibrating ore discharge mechanisms, it enables precise control of ore loading by a single operator, reducing safety risks and improving efficiency.
It enables efficient and precise loading of ore by a single operator, reduces safety risks, avoids problems such as uneven, excessive or insufficient ore discharge, and improves ore discharge efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mining technology, specifically to an intelligent underground ore-feeding system. Background Technology
[0002] The ore discharge system is a key link in mining operations. It is a system that realizes the transportation, hoisting and transfer of ore. Due to the complex and changeable underground environment, traditional ore discharge systems are often unable to adapt to the high-intensity and variable working conditions of existing ores, resulting in low ore discharge efficiency and increased safety risks. Traditional ore discharge involves one operator driving an electric locomotive to pull the mine car, while another operator stands opposite the vibrating ore discharge bucket to manually control the switch to discharge ore.
[0003] Problems with current traditional methods: 1. Ore discharge must be completed by two operators working together. The starting and stopping of the traction mine car and the alignment of the mine car bucket with the vibrating ore discharge bucket are all completed by communication and coordination between the operators. Under complex working conditions, the difficulty of communication between operators increases and the efficiency of communication is low, making it impossible to achieve fixed-point ore discharge efficiently and accurately.
[0004] 2. During the ore discharge process, manual on-site observation and operation are the main methods. Operators are in close contact with the ore discharge port and face safety risks such as ore splash and dust. At the same time, manual observation is limited by perspective and environmental factors, making it difficult to fully and accurately grasp the ore discharge situation, resulting in low ore discharge efficiency and problems such as uneven ore discharge, over-discharge, or under-discharge. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an intelligent underground ore discharge system for mines to solve the problems mentioned in the background.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: An intelligent underground ore-feeding system for mines includes: track; The vibrating bucket is located on one side of the track; The camera is located on the other side of the track, opposite the vibrating bucket; Mining car buckets are mounted on rails; The electric locomotive is mounted on the track and connected to the mine car bucket; The driver's cab of the electric locomotive is located on the side of the electric locomotive away from the mine car bucket; The remote control box is located next to the vibrating bucket.
[0007] Preferably, a display screen is installed in the driver's cab of the battery-powered locomotive.
[0008] Preferably, the camera is located above the mine car bucket and the vibrating bucket, and the camera is connected to the monitor and remote control via wireless signal.
[0009] Preferably, the vibrating bucket is equipped with a ore discharge control module, which is used to control the vibrating bucket to discharge ore accurately.
[0010] Preferably, the ore discharge control module includes an electric valve, a vibrating ore discharge mechanism, and a controller. The electric valve is located at the bottom of the vibrating bucket, the vibrating ore discharge mechanism is located inside the vibrating bucket, and the controller is located in a remote control box.
[0011] Preferably, the electric locomotive cab is equipped with a wireless remote control module, which is used to control the mine control module.
[0012] Preferably, the wireless remote control module includes a remote controller, a signal receiver, and a signal amplifier. The remote controller is located in the driver's cab of the electric locomotive, the signal receiver is located in the driver's cab of the electric locomotive, and the signal amplifier is located in the driver's cab of the electric locomotive.
[0013] Preferably, the camera is equipped with a monitoring module, a mine car precise positioning module, and a loading status detection module.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: This invention involves an operator driving an electric locomotive to pull a mining cart from the cab. When the mining cart enters the camera's field of view, a visual algorithm tracks the top edge of the cart in real time and compares it to a virtual frame. When the top of the cart is completely within the frame, the frame color changes from an initial state (e.g., green) to a warning state (e.g., red), simultaneously triggering a signal output module to activate a flashing light or buzzer in the cab. Upon seeing the flashing light or hearing the buzzer, the operator immediately applies the emergency brake to complete the positioning. The operator issues a ore discharge command via remote control. Upon receiving the command, the controller controls the opening and closing of the electric valve and the vibration ore discharge mechanism, thereby achieving precise control over the discharge speed and quantity. Ore falls into the mining cart for loading. When the cart is detected to be full (i.e., the ore height reaches a preset threshold), a stop signal is triggered to prevent overflow, and a notification message (e.g., "Loading Complete") is displayed on the monitor. Once a mine car is full, the tractor moves forward until the next mine car is aligned with the vibrating bucket. This process is repeated until all mine cars are full. Once loading is complete, ore discharge is stopped. This process can be completed efficiently and accurately by a single person without the need for two operators. No on-site observation or operation is required during ore discharge, reducing safety risks for operators, improving discharge efficiency, and avoiding problems such as uneven discharge, over-discharge, or under-discharge. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.
[0016] In the picture: 1. Vibrating bucket; 2. Remote control box; 3. Battery locomotive; 4. Battery locomotive cab; 5. Monitor; 6. Remote control; 7. Camera; 8. Mine car bucket; 9. Track. Detailed Implementation
[0017] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. This application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0018] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present application.
[0019] like Figure 1 As shown, this application provides an intelligent underground ore discharge system, including: a track 9; a vibrating bucket 1 located on one side of the track 9; a camera 7 located on the other side of the track 9, opposite to the vibrating bucket 1; a mine car 8 mounted on the track 9; a battery-powered locomotive 3 mounted on the track 9 and connected to the mine car 8; a battery-powered locomotive cab 4 located on the side of the battery-powered locomotive 3 away from the mine car 8; a remote control box 2 located next to the vibrating bucket 1; the camera 7 is equipped with a monitoring module, a mine car precise positioning module, and a loading status detection module; the battery-powered locomotive cab 4 is equipped with a display 5; the camera 7 is located above the mine car 8 and the vibrating bucket 1; and the camera 7 is wirelessly connected to the display 5 and the remote control 6.
[0020] Monitoring module: Camera 7 is a high-resolution, wide dynamic range camera that can transmit clear, real-time, high-definition images in the absence of network underground and under complex lighting conditions. The real-time images captured by camera 7 are transmitted to display 5 via wireless signal. The transmission distance can meet the needs of underground ore discharge. The real-time images are displayed so that operators can clearly and accurately understand and control the ore discharge situation.
[0021] Mine car precise positioning module: Using camera 7, a virtual alignment frame is generated on display 5 and aligned with the opening of the ore bucket. When the top of the mine car bucket 8 is completely inside the frame, the frame color changes from the initial state (e.g., green) to the prompt state (e.g., red). At the same time, the signal output module is triggered to activate the flashing light or buzzer in the battery locomotive cab 4, prompting the operator to perform emergency braking to complete the positioning. The position status of the mine car bucket 8 is analyzed in real time through visual algorithms.
[0022] Loading status detection module: The loading status of the mine car bucket 8 is analyzed in real time through visual algorithms. When the mine car bucket 8 is detected to be full, a stop signal is triggered to prevent overflow. At the same time, a prompt message (such as "loading completed") is displayed on the display 5.
[0023] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, the vibrating bucket 1 is equipped with a ore discharge control module, which is used to control the vibrating bucket 1 to discharge ore precisely. The ore discharge control module includes an electric valve, a vibrating ore discharge mechanism and a controller. The electric valve is located at the bottom of the vibrating bucket 1, the vibrating ore discharge mechanism is located inside the vibrating bucket 1, and the controller is located in the remote control box 2.
[0024] After receiving the instruction, the controller controls the opening and closing of the electric valve and the operation of the vibrating ore discharge mechanism, thereby achieving precise control over the ore discharge speed and discharge volume.
[0025] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, a wireless remote control module is installed in the electric locomotive cab 4. The wireless remote control module is used to control the mine control module. The wireless remote control module includes a remote controller 6, a signal receiver, and a signal amplifier. The remote controller 6, the signal receiver, and the signal amplifier are all located in the electric locomotive cab 4.
[0026] Operators can issue control commands via remote control 6 from inside the cab 4 of the battery-powered locomotive. The control commands are received by a signal receiver, amplified by a signal amplifier, and then transmitted to the ore discharge control module to ensure stable transmission and accurate execution of the control commands.
[0027] The specific details of this plan are as follows: The operator drives the electric locomotive 3, pulling the mine car 8, from inside the cab 4. When the mine car 8 enters the camera's field of view, the visual algorithm tracks the top edge of the mine car 8 in real time and compares it with a virtual frame. When the top of the mine car 8 is completely inside the frame, the frame color changes from the initial state (e.g., green) to a warning state (e.g., red), and simultaneously triggers the signal output module, activating a flashing light or buzzer in the cab 4. Upon seeing the flashing light or hearing the buzzer, the operator immediately applies the emergency brake to complete the positioning. The operator issues a ore discharge command via remote control 6. After receiving the command, the controller controls the opening and closing of the electric valve and the action of the vibrating ore discharge mechanism, thereby achieving precise control over the ore discharge speed and quantity. Ore falls into the mine car 8 for loading. When the mine car 8 is detected to be full (i.e., the ore height reaches a preset threshold), a stop signal is triggered to prevent overflow, and a prompt message (e.g., "Loading complete") is displayed on the monitor 5. Once a mine car bucket 8 is full, the tractor is driven forward until the next mine car bucket 8 is aligned with the vibrating bucket 1. This process is repeated until all mine car buckets are full. After loading is complete, the ore discharge is stopped. This process can be completed efficiently and accurately by a single person without the need for two operators. No on-site observation or operation is required during ore discharge, which reduces the safety risks for operators, improves ore discharge efficiency, and avoids problems such as uneven ore discharge, over-discharge, or under-discharge.
[0028] Those skilled in the art should understand that the discussion of any of the above embodiments is merely exemplary; within the framework of this invention, the technical features of the above embodiments or different embodiments can also be combined, the steps can be implemented in any order, and there are many other variations of the different aspects of this invention as described above, which are not provided in the details for the sake of brevity.
[0029] This utility model is intended to cover all such substitutions, modifications, and variations that fall within the broad scope of the appended claims. Therefore, any omissions, modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A smart underground ore-feeding system for mines, characterized in that, include: Track (9); Vibrating bucket (1) is located on one side of the track (9); The camera (7) is located on the other side of the track (9) and opposite the vibrating bucket (1); A mine car bucket (8) is set on the track (9); The electric locomotive (3) is set on the track (9) and connected to the mine car bucket (8); The electric locomotive cab (4) is located on the side of the electric locomotive (3) away from the mine car bucket (8); The remote control box (2) is located next to the vibrating bucket (1).
2. The intelligent underground ore-feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electric locomotive cab (4) is equipped with a monitor (5).
3. The intelligent underground ore-feeding system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The camera (7) is located above the mine car bucket (8) and the vibrating bucket (1), and the camera (7) is wirelessly connected to the display (5) and the remote control (6).
4. The intelligent underground ore-feeding system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The vibrating bucket (1) is equipped with a ore discharge control module, which is used to control the vibrating bucket (1) to discharge ore precisely.
5. The intelligent underground ore-feeding system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The ore discharge control module includes an electric valve, a vibrating ore discharge mechanism, and a controller. The electric valve is located at the bottom of the vibrating bucket (1), the vibrating ore discharge mechanism is located inside the vibrating bucket (1), and the controller is located inside the remote control box (2).
6. The intelligent underground ore-feeding system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The electric locomotive cab (4) is equipped with a wireless remote control module, which is used to control the mine control module.
7. The intelligent underground ore-feeding system according to claim 6, characterized in that, The wireless remote control module includes a remote controller (6), a signal receiver, and a signal amplifier. The remote controller (6) is located in the cab (4) of the electric locomotive. The signal receiver is located in the cab (4) of the electric locomotive. The signal amplifier is located in the cab (4) of the electric locomotive.
8. The intelligent underground ore-feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The camera (7) is equipped with a monitoring module, a mine car precise positioning module and a loading status detection module.