Universal level module for tracked transporters and tracked transporters

Abstract

This utility model provides a universal level module for a tracked transporter and a tracked transporter. The universal level module includes: a bracket for fixed connection to the control panel of the tracked transporter; multiple elastic components disposed on the side of the bracket away from the control panel, each elastic component including a support rod and a spring body, the first end of the support rod being connected to the bracket, the spring body being sleeved on the outside of the support rod, and the bottom end of the spring body abutting against the bracket; a universal level located at the end of the elastic components away from the bracket, the bottom end of the universal level being connected to the second end of the support rod, and the bottom end of the universal level abutting against the top end of the spring body, the universal level being movable along the axial direction of the support rod. This application can accurately determine the horizontal attitude information of the transporter and improve the transportation safety of the tracked transporter.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of heavy machinery technology, and in particular to a universal level module for tracked transport vehicles and a tracked transport vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Tracked transporters, as important engineering machinery and special transportation equipment, are widely used in complex and harsh terrain environments such as construction sites, mining operations, and agricultural operations. Under these working conditions, the vehicles are often in a tilted, bumpy, and unstable state. To ensure transportation safety, prevent cargo from tipping over, and provide operators with accurate information on the vehicle's horizontal attitude, it is important to install a level on the tracked transporter.

[0003] Currently, most level gauges used on tracked transporters are mounted directly on both sides of the tipper (e.g., Figure 1 As shown, the level 2 is mainly used to display the tilt angle of the tipping bucket 3 when the transport vehicle 1 is working; however, sometimes the tilt angle of the tipping bucket 3 cannot represent the tilt angle of the transport vehicle 1 itself (such as when the tipping bucket 3 malfunctions and cannot fall into place), thus failing to accurately determine the horizontal attitude information of the transport vehicle, thereby affecting the transportation safety of the tracked transport vehicle. Therefore, how to accurately determine the horizontal attitude information of the transport vehicle and how to improve the transportation safety of the tracked transport vehicle are urgent technical problems to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present invention provides a universal level module for a tracked transport vehicle and a tracked transport vehicle, so as to solve one or more technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0005] According to one aspect of this utility model, a universal level module for a tracked transport vehicle is disclosed, the universal level module comprising:

[0006] A bracket for securing the device to the control panel of a tracked transporter;

[0007] Multiple elastic components are disposed on the side of the bracket away from the control panel. Each elastic component includes a support rod and a spring body. The first end of the support rod is connected to the bracket, and the spring body is sleeved on the outside of the support rod.

[0008] A universal level is located at the end of the elastic component away from the bracket. The bottom end of the universal level is connected to the second end of the support rod, and the bottom end of the universal level abuts against the top end of the spring body. The universal level is movable along the axial direction of the support rod.

[0009] In some embodiments of this utility model, the bracket is a Z-shaped bracket, which includes a fixing plate, a connecting plate, and a support plate. The connecting plate extends vertically upward from one side of the fixing plate, and the support plate extends horizontally from the top of the connecting plate toward the side away from the fixing plate. The fixing plate is fixedly connected to the control panel, and the support plate supports the elastic component.

[0010] In some embodiments of this utility model, the support plate is a circular ring plate.

[0011] In some embodiments of this utility model, the number of elastic components is three, and the three elastic components are spaced apart and evenly arranged along the circumference of the annular plate.

[0012] In some embodiments of this utility model, a gasket is provided between the top and bottom ends of the spring body and the universal level and the bracket, respectively, and the gasket is sleeved on the outside of the support rod.

[0013] In some embodiments of this utility model, the second end of the support rod has a boss protruding from its outer periphery, the universal level has a flange, the boss is located above the flange of the universal level, and the end face of the boss near the bracket is in contact with the flange of the universal level.

[0014] In some embodiments of this utility model, the support rod is a bolt, and the head of the bolt is a boss.

[0015] In some embodiments of this utility model, the ratio of the height of the connecting plate to the diameter of the universal level is in the range of 1:6 to 1:3.

[0016] In some embodiments of this utility model, the universal level is coaxial with the annular plate.

[0017] According to another aspect of the present invention, a tracked transport vehicle is also disclosed, the tracked transport vehicle including the universal level module as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0018] The universal level module for tracked transporters disclosed in the above embodiments of this application includes an elastic component. This elastic component effectively isolates and absorbs severe vibrations and instantaneous impacts from the tracked transporter's body, transforming the hard impacts directly acting on the universal level into flexible reciprocating motion. This significantly reduces the vibration energy transmitted to the level body, protecting the precision internal structure of the universal level, significantly improving its reliability and service life, and reducing maintenance and replacement costs. Furthermore, the module is fixed to the control panel of the tracked transporter via a bracket, ensuring accurate determination of the vehicle's horizontal attitude information even in abnormal tipping conditions. This guarantees the driver can read data in real time and safely, improving the transport safety of the tracked transporter. Moreover, the module's modular design allows for convenient installation as a single component on various models of tracked transporters, offering strong versatility and adaptability, and significantly improving the reliability and service life of the universal level under harsh working conditions.

[0019] Additional advantages, objects, and features of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and will in part become apparent to those skilled in the art upon review of the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. The objects and other advantages of this invention can be realized and obtained by means of the structures specifically pointed out in the written description, claims, and drawings.

[0020] Those skilled in the art will understand that the objectives and advantages achievable with this invention are not limited to those specifically described above, and that the above and other objectives achievable with this invention will become clearer from the following detailed description. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention and form part of this application, do not constitute a limitation thereof. The components in the drawings are not drawn to scale but are merely for illustrating the principles of the present invention. For ease of illustration and description of certain parts of the present invention, corresponding portions in the drawings may be enlarged, i.e., may appear larger relative to other components in an exemplary device actually manufactured according to the present invention. In the drawings:

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the installation position of the level gauge on a tracked transport vehicle in the prior art.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a universal level module for a tracked transport vehicle according to an embodiment of this application.

[0024] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The image shows a front view of the universal level module.

[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 2 The top view of the universal level module shown.

[0026] Figure 5 This is an exploded structural diagram of a universal level module for a tracked transport vehicle according to an embodiment of this application.

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the support structure of a universal level module according to an embodiment of this application.

[0028] Figure 7 This is a front view of the bracket of a universal level module according to an embodiment of this application.

[0029] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a tracked transport vehicle according to an embodiment of this application.

[0030] Figure 9 for Figure 8 The image shows a front view of the tracked transport vehicle.

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[0032] Tracked transport vehicle 100, Control panel 110, Fixing plate 211, Connecting plate 212, Support plate 213, Support rod 221, Spring body 222, Washer 223, Nut 224, Universal level 230 Detailed Implementation

[0033] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the embodiments of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Here, the illustrative embodiments of this utility model and their descriptions are used to explain this utility model, but are not intended to limit this utility model.

[0034] It should be noted that, in order to avoid obscuring the present invention with unnecessary details, only the structures and / or processing steps closely related to the solution according to the present invention are shown in the accompanying drawings, while other details that are not closely related to the present invention are omitted.

[0035] It should be emphasized that the term "including / comprises / has" as used herein refers to the presence of a feature, element, step, or component, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, elements, steps, or components.

[0036] It should also be noted that the directional terms used in this specification are relative to the positions shown in the accompanying drawings; unless otherwise specified, the term "connection" in this document can refer not only to a direct connection but also to an indirect connection involving an intermediate component. A direct connection is a connection between two components without the aid of an intermediate component, while an indirect connection is a connection between two components using other components.

[0037] In the following description, embodiments of the invention will be illustrated with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same reference numerals denote the same or similar parts.

[0038] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a universal level module for a tracked transport vehicle according to an embodiment of this application, as shown below. Figure 2 As shown, the universal level module may include at least a bracket, multiple elastic components, and a universal level 230.

[0039] A bracket is used to fixably connect to the control panel 110 of the tracked transport vehicle 100; multiple elastic components are disposed on the side of the bracket away from the control panel 110, each elastic component including a support rod 221 and a spring body 222, the first end of the support rod 221 being connected to the bracket, the spring body 222 being sleeved on the outside of the support rod 221, and the bottom end of the spring body 222 abutting against the bracket; a universal level 230 is located at the end of the elastic component away from the bracket, the bottom end of the universal level 230 being connected to the second end of the support rod 221, and the bottom end of the universal level 230 abutting against the top end of the spring body 222, the universal level 230 being movable along the axial direction of the support rod 221.

[0040] In this embodiment, both the elastic component and the universal level 230 are supported on the bracket, which is then fixed to the control panel 110 of the tracked transport vehicle 100. The control panel 110 is usually installed on the cab or the main structure of the vehicle body, thus there is a certain mechanical isolation between the universal level 230 and the tipping bucket. This greatly reduces the high-frequency vibrations and impacts transmitted to the universal level 230, improving the lifespan and reliability of the universal level module.

[0041] Furthermore, since the support structure where the control panel 110 is located is usually rigidly connected to the frame beam or the main body of the cab, the universal level 230 is supported on the control panel 110 by brackets and elastic components. This ensures that the universal level 230 measures the horizontal state of the main structure of the vehicle. The measurement result is more representative of the attitude of the whole vehicle, eliminating the interference caused by local deformation and movement of the tipper, and providing the operator with a more reliable and consistent benchmark reference, thereby improving the transportation safety of the tracked transport vehicle 100.

[0042] Specifically, the side of the bracket furthest from the control panel 110 is... Figure 3 On the upper side of the bracket shown, the first end of the support rod 221 is specifically the bottom end of the support rod 221, and the second end of the support rod 221 is specifically the top end of the support rod 221. Figure 2 As can be seen, the support rod 221 is mounted on the bracket, while the universal level 230 is mounted on the support rod 221, and the spring body 222 is sleeved on the outside of the support rod 221. The universal level 230 is connected to the top of the support rod 221, and the top and bottom ends of the spring body 222 abut against the universal level 230 and the bracket, respectively. Therefore, the universal level 230, based on the spring body 222, not only provides support but also absorbs vibrations from the vehicle body, thereby improving the lifespan of the universal level 230 and the accuracy of the measurement results. Furthermore, the universal level 230 is guided by the support rod 221; by adjusting its relative position to the support rod 221, the levelness of the universal level 230 can be adjusted.

[0043] refer to Figure 4 The universal level 230 is specifically circular, and multiple elastic components can be evenly and spaced along the circumference of the universal level 230; preferably, the number of elastic components is three. In addition, the universal level 230 and the support rod 221 can be connected by a detachable connection method such as screws or bolts; or, the universal level 230 can also be provided with three shaft holes, and the end of the support rod 221 is provided with a shaft end baffle. The support rod 221 passes through the shaft hole on the universal level 230 and is connected to the bracket. At this time, the spring body 222 is sleeved on the outside of the support rod 221 and is specifically located between the bracket and the universal level 230.

[0044] In some embodiments of this application, the bracket is a Z-shaped bracket, which includes a fixing plate 211, a connecting plate 212, and a support plate 213. The connecting plate 212 extends vertically upward from one side of the fixing plate 211, and the support plate 213 extends horizontally from the top of the connecting plate 212 toward the side away from the fixing plate 211. The fixing plate 211 is fixedly connected to the control panel 110, and the support plate 213 supports the elastic component.

[0045] refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 The fixing plate 211 and the support plate 213 are located on both sides of the connecting plate 212, which is vertically arranged. The fixing plate 211 and the support plate 213 are arranged parallel to each other, and the fixing plate 211 and the support plate 213 are located at the top and bottom ends of the connecting plate 212, respectively. In this embodiment, the fixing plate 211 is used to fix the universal level module to the control panel 110 of the tracked transport vehicle 100, and the support plate 213 is used to support the elastic component and the universal level 230. Figure 6 As shown, the fixing plate 211 has fixing holes, so the bracket and the control panel 110 can be connected by screws or bolts. Furthermore, the support plate 213 is circular in shape, specifically an annular plate. The support plate 213 has a plurality of mounting holes evenly spaced along its circumference, which are used to install elastic components. Preferably, the number of mounting holes on the support plate 213 for installing elastic components is the same as the number of mounting holes on the universal level 230, and also the same as the number of elastic components.

[0046] In the above embodiment, the bracket is a Z-shaped bracket, meaning that the fixed plate 211, connecting plate 212, and support plate 213 form a stable rigid frame, which can effectively resist various forces and torques generated during use and prevent the bracket from deforming and swaying. In addition, the connecting plate 212 is vertically upward, while the support plate 213 and the fixed plate 211 are on different horizontal planes, perfectly realizing a spatial "staggered" design. This can effectively avoid other components, lines, or structures that may exist behind the control panel 110.

[0047] like Figure 4 In the top view of the universal level module shown, the support plate 213 on the bracket is a circular ring plate. Specifically, there can be three elastic components, which are spaced apart and evenly distributed along the circumference of the circular ring plate. In this embodiment, limiting the number of elastic components to three ensures the support stability of the universal level 230 based on the principle of three-point plane determination or three-point support, while also reducing assembly difficulty and improving assembly efficiency. It is understood that limiting the number of elastic components to three in this embodiment is merely an example. In other embodiments, the number of elastic components can be more, such as four, in which case the four elastic components can also be evenly distributed along the circumference of the circular ring plate.

[0048] In some embodiments of this application, washers 223 are provided between the top and bottom ends of the spring body 222 and the universal level 230 and the bracket, respectively, and the washers 223 are sleeved on the outside of the support rod 221. Figure 5 As shown, a shim 223 can be provided between the spring body 222, the universal level 230, and the bracket. The shim 223 can not only protect the coil at the end of the spring body 222, but also distribute the concentrated force at the end of the spring body 222 to the larger area of ​​the shim 223, preventing the surface of the bracket or the universal level 230 from being crushed, worn, or plastically deformed.

[0049] Furthermore, the second end of the support rod 221 (the end near the universal level 230) has a boss protruding from its outer periphery. The universal level 230 has a flange, and the boss is located above the flange of the universal level 230. The end face of the boss near the bracket is in contact with the flange of the universal level 230. Specifically, the second end of the support rod 221 is the end near the universal level 230, and the end face of the boss near the bracket refers to the bottom end face of the boss. Figure 2 As shown, the bottom end of the universal level 230 has a flange, and at this time the flange of the universal level 230 is located at the bottom end of the boss.

[0050] In one specific embodiment, the support rod 221 is a bolt, and the head of the bolt is a boss. In this embodiment, the flange of the universal level 230 is connected to the boss on the head of the bolt, and the bolt is specifically connected to the bracket via threads. During assembly of the universal level module in this embodiment, the bolt is first passed through the through hole on the flange of the universal level 230, and then the washer 223 and the spring body 222 are sequentially fitted onto the bolt's thread. Further, the bolt with the spring body 222 fitted onto it is passed through the through hole on the bracket and further tightened using a nut 224. Alternatively, the support rod 221 can also be a screw, similar to a bolt, with the bottom end of the boss on the head of the screw abutting against the flange of the universal level 230, and the screw can be directly threaded onto the bracket.

[0051] After the universal level module of the above embodiment is installed on the control panel 110 of the tracked transport vehicle 100, the tracked transport vehicle 100 is placed on a level surface. The position of the bubble on the universal level 230 is observed. If the bubble is in the middle of the universal level 230, it means that the universal level 230 is in a level state. Otherwise, the levelness of the universal level 230 needs to be adjusted. Due to the preload of the spring body 222, tightening or loosening the screw or bolt will cause the universal level 230 to make slight up and down adjustments as the screw or bolt rotates. That is, directly adjusting the bolt or screw achieves the adjustment of the levelness of the universal level 230, thereby ensuring that the bubble of the universal level 230 is in its middle position.

[0052] In some embodiments, the ratio of the height of the connecting plate 212 to the diameter of the universal level 230 ranges from 1:6 to 1:3. In this embodiment, limiting the diameter of the universal level 230 to three to six times the height of the connecting plate 212 further ensures the support stability of the bracket.

[0053] Optionally, the universal level 230 is coaxial with the annular plate on the bracket; in this embodiment, setting the universal level 230 to be coaxial with the annular plate of the bracket is only one example. In other embodiments, the universal level 230 and the annular plate of the bracket may also be configured to be non-axial.

[0054] According to another aspect of this application, a tracked transport vehicle 100 is also disclosed, the tracked transport vehicle 100 including a universal level module as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0055] like Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the universal level module is fixed to the control panel 110 of the tracked transport vehicle 100. Specifically, the mounting plate 211 of the bracket has two mounting holes, and the universal level module is connected to the tracked transport vehicle 100 by screws or bolts. In some embodiments, the number of universal level modules on the tracked transport vehicle 100 can be two, in which case the two universal levels 230 can be symmetrically arranged on both sides of the tracked transport vehicle 100.

[0056] As can be seen from the above embodiments, the universal level module for tracked transport vehicles of this application includes an elastic component. This elastic component effectively isolates and absorbs severe vibrations and instantaneous impacts from the tracked transport vehicle body, transforming the hard impacts directly acting on the universal level into flexible reciprocating motion. This greatly reduces the vibration energy transmitted to the universal level body, thereby protecting the precision internal structure of the universal level, significantly improving its reliability and service life, and reducing maintenance and replacement costs. Furthermore, since the module is fixed to the control panel of the tracked transport vehicle via a bracket, even in abnormal tipping conditions, it ensures accurate determination of the vehicle's horizontal attitude information, guaranteeing that the driver can read data in real time and safely, thus improving the transport safety of the tracked transport vehicle. Moreover, the module adopts a modular design, allowing it to be easily installed as a single unit on various models of tracked transport vehicles, exhibiting strong versatility and adaptability, and significantly improving the reliability and service life of the universal level under harsh working conditions.

[0057] In this invention, features described and / or illustrated for one embodiment may be used in the same or similar manner in one or more other embodiments, and / or combined with or in place of features of other embodiments.

[0058] The above-listed embodiments illustrate and describe the basic principles and main features of this utility model. However, this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Any modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to this utility model by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of this utility model's technical solution.

Claims

1. A gimballed level module for a tracked vehicle, characterized by, The universal level module includes: A bracket for securing the device to the control panel of a tracked transporter; Multiple elastic components are disposed on the side of the bracket away from the control panel. Each elastic component includes a support rod and a spring body. The first end of the support rod is connected to the bracket, the spring body is sleeved on the outside of the support rod, and the bottom end of the spring body abuts against the bracket. A universal level is located at the end of the elastic component away from the bracket. The bottom end of the universal level is connected to the second end of the support rod, and the bottom end of the universal level abuts against the top end of the spring body. The universal level is movable along the axial direction of the support rod.

2. The gimballed level module for a track-laying vehicle of claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket is a Z-shaped bracket, which includes a fixed plate, a connecting plate, and a support plate. The connecting plate extends vertically upward from one side of the fixed plate, and the support plate extends horizontally from the top of the connecting plate toward the side away from the fixed plate. The fixed plate is fixedly connected to the control panel, and the support plate supports the elastic component.

3. The gimballed level module for a track-laying vehicle of claim 2, characterized in that, The support plate is a circular ring plate.

4. The gimballed level module for a track-laying vehicle of claim 3, wherein, The number of elastic components is three, and the three elastic components are spaced apart and evenly arranged along the circumference of the annular plate.

5. The gimballed level module for a track-laying vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The top and bottom ends of the spring body are respectively provided with shims between the universal level and the bracket, and the shims are sleeved on the outside of the support rod.

6. The gimballed level module for a track-laying vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The second end of the support rod has a boss protruding from its outer periphery. The universal level has a flange. The boss is located above the flange of the universal level, and the end face of the boss near the bracket is in contact with the flange of the universal level.

7. The gimballed level module for a track-laying vehicle of claim 6, characterized in that, The support rod is a bolt, and the head of the bolt is a boss.

8. The gimballed level module for a track-laying vehicle of claim 2, wherein, The ratio of the height of the connecting plate to the diameter of the universal level is in the range of 1:6 to 1:

3.

9. The gimballed level module for a track-laying vehicle of claim 3, wherein, The universal level is coaxial with the annular plate.

10. A track-laying vehicle characterized by The tracked transport vehicle includes a universal level module as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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