A cable conveyor and a cable conveying system

Abstract

The application discloses a cable conveyor and a cable conveying system, which realizes the partition layout of the power component and the control component by arranging two driving assemblies close to the same end of the base and arranging the control box away from the other end of the driving assembly, avoids mutual interference of the two, makes wiring more regular, and improves equipment operation stability. The control box integrates the display controller, the wireless signal transceiver and the driver, greatly improves the degree of equipment integration, simplifies the structure and improves the reliability of remote control. The display controller is placed on the side surface of the control box of any support, which conforms to the working visual angle of the operator, facilitates intuitive observation of the equipment operation state and convenient operation, optimizes the equipment layout rationality and use convenience as a whole, and improves the cable laying efficiency and operation safety.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cable equipment, and in particular to a cable conveyor and cable conveying system. Background Technology

[0002] In long-distance cable laying, tracked cable conveyors are core equipment; however, existing equipment suffers from unreasonable structural layout and dispersed control and power components. In some conveyors, control and drive components are mixed together, resulting in messy wiring, inconvenient operation, and low integration of wireless communication modules, affecting the stability of remote control. Furthermore, improper placement of display and control components makes it difficult for operators to intuitively observe equipment status and operate conveniently, thus hindering laying efficiency and safety. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application aims to provide a cable conveyor and cable conveying system that can make the structure of the cable conveyor more integrated and the layout more reasonable.

[0004] The cable conveyor according to a first aspect embodiment of this application includes: Base; Two supports are mounted on the base and located on both sides of the base, and each of the two supports has a mounting platform on its top. Two drive components are disposed corresponding to the two brackets, both on the base and located below the mounting platform of the corresponding bracket; both drive components are arranged close to the same end of the base. Two tracked conveyor mechanisms are correspondingly arranged with the two brackets and are mounted on the mounting platforms of the corresponding brackets; the two tracked conveyor mechanisms are arranged opposite to each other and are used together to clamp and convey cables; A control box is disposed on the base and located below the mounting platform, with the control box positioned at the end furthest from the drive components. The control box contains a display controller and a wireless transceiver and driver electrically connected to the display controller. The driver is electrically connected to both drive components. The display controller is disposed on the side of the control box and located on the side where either of the brackets is located.

[0005] A cable delivery system according to a second aspect embodiment of this application includes: Multiple cable conveyors as described in the first aspect embodiment; wherein the multiple cable conveyors are pre-divided into multiple groups, the wireless transceivers in each group of the cable conveyors correspond to the same communication frequency, and the wireless transceivers in adjacent groups of the cable conveyors correspond to different frequencies; A remote controller for wireless data transmission with wireless transceivers of multiple cable conveyors.

[0006] The cable conveyor and cable conveying system of this application embodiment achieve a partitioned layout of the power components and control components by arranging two drive components close to the same end of the base and placing the control box at the other end away from the drive components. This avoids mutual interference between the two, makes the wiring more organized, and improves the stability of equipment operation. The control box integrates a display controller, a wireless signal transceiver, and a driver, significantly improving the integration level of the equipment, simplifying the structure, and improving the reliability of remote control. The display controller is placed on the side of the control box where any bracket is located, conforming to the operator's working perspective, facilitating intuitive observation of the equipment's operating status and convenient operation. Overall, it optimizes the rationality of the equipment layout and ease of use, improving cable laying efficiency and operational safety.

[0007] Other features and advantages of this application will be set forth in the following description and will be apparent in part from the description or may be learned by practicing the application. Attached Figure Description

[0008] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which: Figure 1 An isometric view of a cable conveyor provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 A front view of a cable conveyor provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal layout of the control box provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0009] Figure label: Base 100; bracket 200; drive assembly 300; track conveyor mechanism 400; drive sprocket 410; driven sprocket 420; cable guide bracket 500; control box 600; heat dissipation window 601; wireless signal transceiver 610; driver 620; display controller 630; alarm 640; emergency stop button 650; remote control 700. Detailed Implementation

[0010] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0011] In the description of this application, the use of terms such as "first," "second," etc., is for the purpose of distinguishing technical features only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated or the order of the technical features indicated.

[0012] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, etc., are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0013] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setup," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this application in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0014] The technical solution of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described below are some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments.

[0015] See Figures 1 to 3 As shown, one embodiment of this application provides a cable conveyor, which includes: Base 100; Two supports 200 are both mounted on the base 100 and located on both sides of the base 100. Each of the two supports 200 has a mounting platform on its top. Two drive components 300 are correspondingly arranged with two brackets 200, both mounted on the base 100 and located below the mounting platform of the corresponding bracket 200; both drive components 300 are arranged close to the same end of the base 100. Two tracked conveyor mechanisms 400 are correspondingly arranged with two supports 200 and are mounted on the mounting platforms of the corresponding supports 200; the two tracked conveyor mechanisms 400 are arranged opposite to each other and are used together to clamp and convey cables; A control box 600 is mounted on the base 100 and located below the mounting platform. The control box 600 is positioned at the end furthest from the drive assembly 300. Inside the control box 600 are a display controller 630 and a wireless transceiver 610 and a driver 620 electrically connected to the display controller 630. The driver 620 is electrically connected to the two drive assemblies 300. The display controller 630 is located on the side of the control box 600 and on the side where either of the brackets 200 is located.

[0016] In this embodiment, by arranging the two drive components 300 close to the same end of the base 100 and placing the control box 600 at the other end away from the drive components 300, the power components and control components are partitioned, avoiding mutual interference, resulting in neater wiring and improved equipment operational stability. The control box 600 integrates a display controller 630, a wireless transceiver 610, and a driver 620, significantly improving the equipment's integration level, simplifying the structure, and enhancing remote control reliability. The display controller 630 is positioned to the side of the control box 600 where any bracket 200 is located, conforming to the operator's working perspective, facilitating intuitive observation of the equipment's operating status and convenient operation. Overall, this optimizes the rationality of the equipment layout and ease of use, improving cable laying efficiency and operational safety.

[0017] The aforementioned base 100 provides basic support for the entire equipment. It can be made of high-strength steel or alloy and its structural strength is adapted to the load-bearing requirements of cable laying operations, enabling the equipment to remain stable under complex working conditions. The planar structure of the base 100 provides a regular assembly benchmark for the subsequent installation of the bracket 200, drive assembly 300, and control box 600.

[0018] The two brackets 200 are symmetrically fixed to both sides of the base 100 and fastened to the base 100 with bolts to form a stable support structure. The top of the bracket 200 has an integrally formed horizontal mounting platform, which provides a solid mounting carrier for the tracked conveyor mechanism 400. At the same time, the height of the bracket 200 is designed to adapt to the working height of the cable conveyor.

[0019] The two drive components 300 are respectively positioned on the two brackets 200 and can be fixed to the base 100 by bolts or welding, and are centrally located at the same end of the base 100. Each drive component 300 incorporates a drive motor and transmission structure (such as a reducer, worm gear, or other structures to increase output torque and change output direction). Its installation position is directly below the mounting platform, which shortens the transmission distance with the tracked conveyor mechanism 400 and reduces power loss. The drive component 300 is electrically connected to the driver 620 in the control box 600 via wires, receiving control signals and outputting power to provide the core driving force for the operation of the tracked conveyor mechanism 400.

[0020] The two tracked conveyor mechanisms 400 are respectively mounted on the mounting platforms of the corresponding brackets 200, arranged in a relatively parallel manner. Their clamping gap can be manually adjusted to accommodate cables of different specifications. The power input end of the tracked conveyor mechanism 400 is connected to the drive assembly 300 below, which drives the track to rotate. When the two tracks rotate synchronously in opposite directions, the cable clamped in the middle is smoothly pushed. The relatively arranged structure ensures that the cable is subjected to uniform force, avoiding deviation or damage during the conveying process.

[0021] The control box 600 is fixed to the base 100 at the end away from the drive assembly 300, forming a partitioned layout with the drive assembly 300 to reduce the possibility of vibration and electromagnetic interference from the power components affecting the operation of the control components. Inside the control box 600 are a display controller 630, a wireless transceiver 610, and a driver 620, which are fixed either by a bracket 200 or directly to the bottom of the control box 600. The wiring of each component is neat and has reserved space for heat dissipation. The display controller 630 is embedded in the side of the control box 600 and located on the side where either bracket 200 is located, allowing operators to easily view equipment operating parameters during operation. The wireless transceiver 610 receives commands from the remote controller 700 and can locally set the frequency band to achieve grouping and paralleling with other cable conveyors, allowing multiple cable conveyors to be controlled by a single remote controller 700. The driver 620 is connected to the two drive assemblies 300 one-to-one via wires.

[0022] The aforementioned display controller 630 can adopt a combination structure of a touch screen and a PLC. The PLC can be a Siemens S7 series.

[0023] In some implementations, reference Figure 3 The control box 600 has at least one heat dissipation window 601 on its side.

[0024] In this embodiment, at least one heat dissipation window 601 on the side of the control box 600 can quickly dissipate the heat generated by the display controller 630, wireless transceiver 610, and driver 620 during operation, preventing heat accumulation that could lead to excessive temperature rise in electronic components, ensuring stable operation of each control component, and extending their service life. Simultaneously, the heat dissipation structure is simple and does not affect the integrated layout of the control box 600. Combined with the partitioned design of the control box 600 and the driver assembly 300, this further improves the overall operational reliability of the equipment and adapts to the long-term operation requirements of cable laying. The aforementioned heat dissipation window 601 can adopt a rectangular opening structure, formed on the side of the control box 600 through a stamping process. The edges of the opening can be chamfered to avoid sharp edges scratching the wiring.

[0025] The location of the aforementioned heat dissipation window 601 corresponds to the installation area of ​​the driver 620 and wireless transceiver 610 inside the control box 600, ensuring precise coverage of the main heat-generating components by the heat dissipation path. The window size is designed based on the heat generation power of the internal components of the control box 600 to meet heat dissipation efficiency requirements. The opening of the heat dissipation window 601 does not compromise the structural strength of the control box 600, and its staggered arrangement with operating components such as the display controller 630 and emergency stop button 650 does not affect operator work. Simultaneously, it ensures neat wiring for all components inside the box, preventing interference with the window edges.

[0026] In some implementations, reference Figure 3 The heat dissipation window 601 is equipped with louvers.

[0027] In this embodiment, louvers are installed on the heat dissipation window 601. This retains the original heat dissipation function, ensuring air circulation through the gaps between the louvers to continuously expel heat generated by the electronic components inside the control box 600. Simultaneously, the louvers effectively prevent dust, gravel, and other foreign objects from entering the box, avoiding contamination or damage to precision components such as the display controller 630 and driver 620. Furthermore, the louvers prevent rainwater from splashing in, making them suitable for outdoor or complex working conditions with cable laying, thus improving the protective performance of the control box 600. Its simple structure does not occupy additional space, and combined with the multi-window heat dissipation design, it further extends the service life of control components and enhances the operational reliability of the equipment in harsh environments while ensuring efficient heat dissipation.

[0028] The aforementioned louvers can be made of aluminum alloy through a single stamping process, making them lightweight and corrosion-resistant, suitable for outdoor working environments. Each heat dissipation window 601 corresponds to an independent louver, with the outer contour dimensions of the louver precisely matching those of the heat dissipation window 601. They are detachably connected to the side of the control box 600 via clips, facilitating subsequent cleaning or replacement.

[0029] In some implementations, reference Figure 3 The control box 600 has a rectangular parallelepiped structure.

[0030] In this embodiment, the control box 600 adopts a cuboid structure, which maximizes the use of internal space and provides a neat installation layout for components such as the display controller 630, wireless transceiver 610, and driver 620. This facilitates the orderly arrangement and wiring planning of each component, reduces wasted internal space, and improves the degree of integration. Simultaneously, it coordinates well with the layout of the bracket 200 and the tracked conveyor mechanism 400, without interfering with the overall operating space of the equipment. Furthermore, the cuboid structure has mature manufacturing technology and a high degree of standardization, reducing production costs, and the corners are easy to chamfer, avoiding sharp edge safety hazards. In addition, the neat shape allows operators to easily view the display controller 630 and operate the emergency stop button 650, and also facilitates handling and maintenance, further optimizing the ease of use of the equipment.

[0031] In some implementations, reference Figure 3 The control box 600 is also equipped with an alarm 640 that is electrically connected to the display controller 630.

[0032] In this embodiment, the alarm 640 is electrically connected to the display controller 630 and can receive equipment operating status signals in real time. When the display controller 630 detects faults such as abnormal drive motor speed, current overload, excessive torque, or wireless communication interruption, it can quickly trigger an audible and visual alarm to promptly remind operators to troubleshoot the problem.

[0033] The alarm 640 mentioned above can be a sound alarm 640, a light alarm 640, or a combination of sound and light alarm 640.

[0034] In some implementations, reference Figure 3 An emergency stop button 650 is provided on the side of the control box 600 near the display controller 630.

[0035] In this embodiment, the emergency stop button 650 is located on the side of the control box 600 near the display controller 630, so that the operator's viewing of the equipment operating status and the action path of emergency operation are highly overlapping. It can instantly trigger the shutdown when a fault, cable deviation or other emergency is detected, which greatly shortens the emergency response time.

[0036] In some implementations, reference Figure 3 The display controller 630, emergency stop button 650, and alarm 640 are located on the same side of the control box 600.

[0037] In this embodiment, the display controller 630, emergency stop button 650, and alarm 640 are centrally arranged on the same side of the control box 600 to form an integrated operation and early warning area. This allows operators to complete operations such as checking equipment status, emergency shutdown, and fault response without changing their work positions, which conforms to ergonomic work habits and greatly improves the convenience and efficiency of operation.

[0038] In some implementations, reference Figure 3 The driver 620 includes two driver sub-modules, both of which are electrically connected to the display controller 630. The two driver sub-modules are configured to correspond to the two driver components 300.

[0039] In this embodiment, the driver 620 employs two drive sub-modules electrically connected to the display and controller 630 and corresponding to the drive assembly 300, enabling independent and precise control of the two track conveyor mechanisms 400. The display and controller 630 can adjust the output parameters (such as speed and torque) of the two drive sub-modules according to cable laying requirements, allowing the two tracks to synchronously adapt to different working conditions (such as force adjustment at cable bends), avoiding cable deviation and damage due to abnormal power output on one side, and significantly improving conveying stability and accuracy.

[0040] In some embodiments, the driver 620 has a built-in operating data detection unit electrically connected to the display controller 630. The operating data detection unit is used to acquire at least the speed of the drive motor, the operating current of the drive motor and the output torque of the drive motor in the drive assembly 300.

[0041] In this embodiment, the operation data detection unit is built into the driver 620 and electrically connected to the display and controller 630. It can accurately collect the core parameters of the drive motor, such as speed, operating current, and output torque, in real time, providing comprehensive equipment operation status data support for the display and controller 630. The display and controller 630 can dynamically adjust the drive output based on this data. Simultaneously, this unit can detect potential problems such as motor overload and speed imbalance in advance, triggering early warnings or emergency stops via the display and controller 630, achieving fault prediction and rapid response, significantly improving operational safety. Furthermore, the collected data can be displayed and stored in real time, facilitating operators to trace the equipment's operating trajectory, providing data support for maintenance and repair, reducing downtime, further optimizing equipment reliability and maintenance efficiency, and adapting to the continuous operation requirements of long-distance cable laying.

[0042] In some implementations, reference Figure 1 Cable guide brackets 500 are provided at both ends of the cable conveying channel formed by the two tracked conveyor mechanisms 400.

[0043] In this embodiment, cable guide brackets 500 are set at both ends of the cable conveying channel, which can accurately guide the cables entering and exiting the channel, guide the cables to smoothly enter or exit the track clamping area along the preset path, reduce the possibility of the cables rubbing and colliding with the edge of the conveying channel due to deviation or skew, reduce the risk of scratches and wear on the cable insulation layer, and reduce the risk of cable damage.

[0044] In some implementations, reference Figure 1 The track conveyor mechanism 400 includes a drive sprocket 410, a driven sprocket 420, and a track. The drive sprocket 410 and the driven sprocket 420 are located at both ends of the track conveyor mechanism 400. The track is fitted onto the drive sprocket 410 and the driven sprocket 420. The drive sprocket 410 is connected to the drive assembly 300, which drives the drive sprocket 410 to rotate, thereby driving the driven sprocket 420 to rotate through the track, ultimately achieving continuous rotation of the track around the drive sprocket 410 and the driven sprocket 420.

[0045] In this embodiment, the track conveyor mechanism 400 adopts a combination structure of "drive sprocket 410 + driven sprocket 420 + track", which has a clear transmission path and high power transmission efficiency, and can accurately convert the power of the drive component 300 into the continuous rotation of the track.

[0046] This application also proposes a cable delivery system, including: Multiple cable conveyors as described above; wherein the multiple cable conveyors are pre-divided into multiple groups, the wireless transceivers 610 in the cable conveyors in each group correspond to the same communication frequency, and the wireless transceivers 610 in the cable conveyors in adjacent groups correspond to different frequencies. Remote controller 700 is used to enable wireless data transmission with wireless signal transceiver 610 for multiple cable conveyors.

[0047] In this embodiment, the cable conveying system fundamentally solves the adjacent-channel interference problem of traditional group control systems by grouping multiple cable conveyors and using a frequency configuration of "same frequency in the same group, different frequency in adjacent groups." This reduces the possibility of equipment malfunctions caused by overlapping signal coverage and improves the accuracy of control command transmission. Simultaneously, the collaborative operation of multiple cable conveyors adapts to the needs of long-distance, multi-bend cable laying, significantly improving laying efficiency. Furthermore, the wireless data transmission design between the remote controller 700 and the wireless transceiver 610 replaces traditional physical cables, enabling flexible remote control and reducing on-site wiring complexity. In addition, the technical solution in this embodiment allows for adjustment of the number of groups and equipment ratios according to operational needs, offering high flexibility. Combined with the fault detection and early warning function of a single conveyor, it enables rapid global fault response, improving the overall system reliability and operational safety, and promoting the development of cable laying towards large-scale and intelligent operations.

[0048] The number of groups for the aforementioned cable conveyors is determined based on the laying path length, bending angle, and operating load. For example, three groups can be set up, with eight cable conveyors in each group (this can be increased or decreased as needed). Grouping is accomplished through preset parameters on the display and controller 630. Each conveyor's wireless transceiver 610 has a built-in frequency adjustment module, supporting multi-channel switching in the 2.4GHz industrial wireless band. All conveyors within the same group are configured with the same channel on their wireless transceivers 610, while adjacent groups are configured with different channels that do not overlap to avoid adjacent-channel interference.

[0049] The aforementioned wireless transceiver 610 can use an industrial-grade WiFi module, which has the ability to resist electromagnetic interference.

[0050] The aforementioned remote controller 700 can be handheld and equipped with a touch display screen, group selection keys, start / stop control keys, speed adjustment knob, and a global emergency stop button 650. The remote controller 700 has a built-in wireless signal transceiver module compatible with the conveyor, supporting simultaneous communication with multiple conveyor groups. The group selection keys can switch between single-group control and global control modes. In single-group mode, the operating parameters of that group of conveyors can be adjusted individually, while in global mode, the start / stop and speed of all groups can be controlled simultaneously.

[0051] During operation, the remote controller 700 sends control commands (such as start, stop, speed adjustment) to the target group or all groups. The wireless transceivers 610 of all conveyors in the same group receive the commands synchronously. After being parsed by the display and controller 630, the commands drive the drive sub-module to run, achieving high-precision synchronous operation of the equipment in the same group.

[0052] It should be noted that for a single cable conveyor, the machine can be set to stand-alone mode directly on the local display and controller 630. In this case, the cable conveyor will no longer receive control from the remote controller 700, but will only receive local control, in order to meet the needs of scenarios requiring stand-alone operation.

[0053] The above are merely specific embodiments of this application. Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems, modules, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here. It should be understood that the protection scope of this application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A cable conveyor, characterized in that, include: Base; Two supports are mounted on the base and located on both sides of the base, and each of the two supports has a mounting platform on its top. Two drive components are disposed corresponding to the two brackets, both on the base and located below the mounting platform of the corresponding bracket; both drive components are arranged close to the same end of the base. Two tracked conveyor mechanisms are provided corresponding to the two supports and are mounted on the mounting platforms of the corresponding supports; The two tracked conveyor mechanisms are arranged opposite to each other and are used together to clamp and convey the cable; A control box is disposed on the base and located below the mounting platform, with the control box positioned at the end furthest from the drive components. The control box contains a display controller and a wireless transceiver and driver electrically connected to the display controller. The driver is electrically connected to both drive components. The display controller is disposed on the side of the control box and located on the side where either of the brackets is located.

2. The cable conveyor according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control box has at least one heat dissipation window on its side.

3. The cable conveyor according to claim 2, characterized in that, The heat dissipation window is equipped with louvers.

4. The cable conveyor according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control box is designed with a cuboid structure.

5. The cable conveyor according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control box is also equipped with an alarm that is electrically connected to the display controller.

6. The cable conveyor according to claim 1 or 5, characterized in that, An emergency stop button is provided on the side of the control box near the display controller.

7. The cable conveyor according to claim 5, characterized in that, An emergency stop button is provided on the side of the control box near the display controller, and the display controller, the emergency stop button, and the alarm are located on the same side of the control box.

8. The cable conveyor according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driver includes two driver sub-modules, both of which are electrically connected to the display controller, and the two driver sub-modules are configured corresponding to the two driver components.

9. The cable conveyor according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driver has a built-in operating data detection unit that is electrically connected to the display controller. The operating data detection unit is used to acquire at least the speed of the drive motor, the operating current of the drive motor, and the output torque of the drive motor in the drive assembly.

10. A cable conveying system, characterized in that, include: Multiple cable conveyors as described in any one of claims 1 to 9; wherein the multiple cable conveyors are pre-divided into multiple groups, the wireless transceivers in each group of the cable conveyors correspond to the same communication frequency, and the wireless transceivers in adjacent groups of the cable conveyors correspond to different frequencies. A remote controller for wireless data transmission with wireless transceivers of multiple cable conveyors.

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