Improvement made in the salt spread vehicle

Abstract

This invention is related to the development made in the salt spreading device used to prevent icing on highways and its characterized by; a salt reservoir (1), where the salt to be spilled on the icy road is transferred, a conveyor belt (4) located in the salt chamber (1), a angled guiding sheets (2) fixed to all four edges of the salt reservoir (1) so that the salt transferred to the salt reservoir (1) falls on the conveyor belt (4), a grill (3), which prevents external solids larger than the size of rock salt from being transferred into the salt reservoir (1), a distributor (5), which ensures that the salt to be transferred is transferred equally to both sides of the conveyor belt (4), a conveyor electric motor (7), which carries out the movement of the conveyor belt (4) with the chain sprocket (6) transmission mechanism, a reducer (8) associated with the conveyor electric motor (7), a funnel (10) sent to sprinkle the salt transferred to the conveyor belt (4), angled plate (11), which provides the amount of salt passing through the funnel (10) by narrowing / widening the outlet opening of the funnel (10), a ruffle (12) with curved edges (12.1) that allows the salt passing through the angled plate (11) to be sprinkled homogeneously on the road, a ruffle electric motor (13), which gives rotational movement to the ruffle (12), a movable cover plate (16), which is manually moved on the ruffle (12) to adjust the direction in which the salts will be sprinkled, ruffle on / off (17.1), which turns the ruffle electric motor (13) on and off; ruffle speed adjustment (17.2), which adjusts the ruffle (12) rotation speed; motor on / off (17.4), which turns the conveyor electric motor (7) on and off the control panel (17), which contains the chain speed adjustment (17.3) that adjusts the revolution speed and the system on / off (17.5) elements that completely turn the system on and off, and is fixed next to the driver's seat in the vehicle (A) weight sensor that determines the amount of salt in the salt reservoir (1) and transmits it to the driver.

Description

[0001] IMPROVEMENT MADE IN THE SALT SPREAD VEHICLE

[0002] Technical Field:

[0003] This invention is related to the development made in the salt spreading device used to prevent icing on highways.

[0004] State of the Art:

[0005] It is planned that electric vehicles will be preferred in the coming years instead of gasoline-diesel vehicles that emit harmful carbon gases due to global warming. It is anticipated that the number of electric vehicles will gradually increase because they eliminate the need for oil, prevent environmental pollution due to exhaust emissions, and are more economical than other vehicles. Because the absence of a clutch, transmission or exhaust pipe in electric vehicles is the biggest difference between gasoline and diesel vehicles.

[0006] Today, all of the salt spreading vehicles used during salt work on the roads are hydraulic and fuel-powered. Since fuel will be consumed during the hydraulic system, the amount of fuel consumption increases by 35%. In systems with external motors, the fuel tank must also be filled with each salt refill. In addition, the constantly used oil must be changed and maintained at all times. If the oil is not changed, valves, blocks and engines are damaged. In case of malfunction of hydraulic systems, service is required. When you want to transfer the hydraulic salt spreader to another vehicle, it is necessary to transfer the pumps and equipment on the PTO to the other vehicle, which is a very laborious job and must be done by a hydraulic service technician. Additionally, in hydraulic systems, the presence of even the smallest particles in the system oil will stop the hydraulic system. Since these systems work with sprockets and chains, chain jamming and breaking occurs, and problems in the chain begin in the second year of the machine. It is inevitable that problems such as engine jamming, stripping, spreader plate not rotating, etc. will occur. The utility model application numbered TR202018456 describes a system that sprinkles salt on the road in case of icy roads. The product is about spreading salt on the road with the help of a propeller that is activated by a temperature sensor when it snows;It is characterized by; a pole to keep the system up, a propeller to distribute the salt, a reservoir where the salt is placed, a motor, a motor driver, a control card, a temperature sensor, and conductive cables. It is about a mechanism that will sprinkle salt when the air temperature drops to minus, thanks to the poles that will be built instead of trucks traveling on the roads and throwing salt when it snows. This invention is not related to road vehicles.

[0007] In the patent application numbered DE102004059462A1, a vehicle intended to thaw icy roads is described. The sand or salt spreading vehicle for use on icy roads in winter has a container for the material and at least one rotating spreading plate with a control for material feeding and spreading plate drive. At least one turntable is a deep spreader located at a height of 25 cm or less above the road surface. The vehicle is preferably equipped with two rotating spreader plates, one at a low level and the other at a standard height above the road surface. The lower plate rotates at a higher speed than the upper plate.

[0008] This invention mentioned above cannot solve the existing technical problems and does not offer a solution regarding the use of electrical energy.

[0009] Another of the existing technical problems of salt spreading machines is that the salt cannot be transferred properly within the machine. In particular, by transferring large and small foreign substances other than salt into the tank, the mechanical equipment in the machine is damaged, the lifespan of the parts is reduced and frequent maintenance is required. In addition, the salts on the conveyor belt are collected at a single point and as the salts get stuck, the sprinkling process is interrupted and the process of sending salt to the frill cannot be carried out. Additionally, the amount of salt sent by the frill cannot be adjusted.

[0010] As a result, a new technology that can overcome the above-mentioned disadvantages is needed. Description of the Invention:

[0011] With our inventive system, zero fuel consumption occurs, and since petroleum and derivative fuel elements are not used and no exhaust emissions occur, no environmental pollution occurs. The vehicle and the equipment inside the vehicle are powered only by electrical energy coming from the batteries.

[0012] In our system, since the parts are connected to each other by plug / socket, it is easy to disassemble the defective part and it is sent by cargo so that the operator can replace the connection himself. In addition, it will be possible to charge the electric batteries of the vehicle in question and other vehicles with 2 sockets connected to the battery. Therefore, it will not be possible for our vehicle that is the subject of our invention to remain on the road. If small particles such as dust, dirt, etc. get into the battery, the system will not be affected in any way. A conveyor belt system is used in our invention and maintenance is not required. There is no jamming of the motor and conveyor; otherwise, the system is disabled thanks to the electrical control unit and the system is reset and activated again.

[0013] As a result, an advantage is provided in the fight against snow with 0 fuel, 0 oil and 0 cost, and it is a completely environmentally friendly system with 0 emissions. This system can be used in all salt spreading machines with different capacities.

[0014] Another advantage of our invention is that when salt is sprinkled, it prevents the salt from remaining in the form of residue inside the frill. The salts are spread by sliding over the curved edges of the frill, preventing the salts from stiffening on the machine equipment in cold weather.

[0015] Another advantage of our invention is that it ensures that the salts are transferred smoothly and homogeneously into the conveyor line.

[0016] Description of the Figures: The invention will be described with reference to the accompanying figures, so that the features of the invention will be more clearly understood and appreciated, but the purpose of this is not to limit the invention to these certain regulations. On the contrary, it is intended to cover all alternatives, changes and equivalences that can be included in the area of the invention defined by the accompanying claims. The details shown should be understood that they are shown only for the purpose of describing the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are presented in order to provide the most convenient and easily understandable description of both the shaping of methods and the rules and conceptual features of the invention. In these drawings.

[0017] Figure 1 This is the side view of the salt spreading device that is the subject of the invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is the cross-sectional view of the salt spreading device that is the subject of the invention.

[0019] Figure 3 It is a perspective view of the conveyor movement line mechanism of the salt spreading vehicle that is the subject of the invention.

[0020] Figure 4 It is a perspective view of the motor and reducer that moves the conveyor belt.

[0021] Figure 5 It is a perspective view of the frill mechanism.

[0022] Figure 6 It is a perspective view of the frill mechanism.

[0023] Figure 7 It is the perspective view of the control panel inside the vehicle.

[0024] Figure 8 It is a detailed perspective view of the control panel.

[0025] The figures to help understand the present invention are numbered as indicated in the attached image and are given below along with their names.

[0026] Description of Reference:

[0027] 1. Salt Reservoir

[0028] 2. Guiding Plate

[0029] 3. Grill

[0030] 4. Conveyor Belt 5. Distributor

[0031] 6. Sprocket

[0032] 7. Conveyor Electric Motor

[0033] 8. Reducer

[0034] 9. Bearing Element

[0035] 10. Funnel

[0036] 11. Angle Plate

[0037] 12. Ruffle

[0038] 12.1. Curved Edge

[0039] 13. Ruffle Electric Motor

[0040] 14. Warning Lamp

[0041] 15. Protection Sheet

[0042] 16. Movable Cover Plate

[0043] 17. Control Panel

[0044] 17.1. Ruffle on / off

[0045] 17.2. Ruffle speed adjustment

[0046] 17.3. Chain speed adjustment

[0047] 17.4. Engine on / off

[0048] 17.5. Sy stem on / off

[0049] A. Vehicle

[0050] Detailed Description of The Invention:

[0051] The invention in question is related to the salt sprinkling device and its feature is; It operates only on electrical power. For this purpose, the drive power of the electric motor is used. The electric motor provides torque transmission to all equipment on the vehicle that requires propulsion power through transmission means (shaft, spindle, etc.). Therefore, thanks to this system, no fuel or oil is used. The charging battery is located on the vehicle instead of the fuel tank. Our system, which is the subject of the invention has; salt reservoir (1), guiding plate (2), grill (3), conveyor belt (4), distributor (5), chain sprocket (6), conveyor electric motor (7), reducer (8), bearing element (9), funnel (10), angled plate (11), ruffle(12), ruffle electric motor (13), warning lamp (14), protection sheet (15), movable cover plate (16) and control panel (17).

[0052] Salt is loaded into the salt reservoir (1) in our system. While the salt is being loaded, guiding plates (2) are used in order to spread the salt smoothly and homogeneously on the conveyor belt (4) located in the salt reservoir (1). The guiding plate (2) are fixed on all four sides within the salt reservoir (1) and are in an angled position. There are grills (3) at the top of the salt reservoir (1). The grids (3) prevent the transfer of larger solids other than salt during salt transfer. Thus, damage to machine equipment is prevented. A distributor (5) is used in order to prevent the salts from piling up on one side on the conveyor belt (4), and it is aimed to distribute the salts equally on both sides of the conveyor belt (4). The conveyor belt (4) in the system is driven by the conveyor electric motor (7). A reducer (8) is connected to the end of the conveyor electric motor (7), and the conveyor belt (4) is moved by transferring movement to the chain sprocket (6). The salts moving on the conveyor belt (4) are transferred to the funnel (10). An angled plate (11) is used to determine the amount of salts that will pass through the funnel (10). By moving the angled plate (11) back and forth, the outlet mouth of the funnel (10) is narrowed or widened. Thus, the amount of salt to be sprinkled on the road can be easily adjusted. The salts separated from the funnel (10) are scattered on the road by the rotation effect of the ruffle (12). Thanks to the curved edges (12.1) of the ruffle (12), it is ensured that all the salt slides and sprinkles on the road without any salt residue remaining inside the ruffle(12). The ruffle (12) is driven by the ruffle electric motor (13). The gear assembly in the system is protected by the protection sheet (15). The direction in which the salts to be separated from the ruffle (12) will be scattered on the road can be adjusted with the movable cover plate (16). The movable cover sheet (16) can be moved angularly to the right or left on the ruffle (12).

[0053] The control panel (17) serves as the electronic control in the system. The control panel (17) is within reach of the driver and is located at the front of the vehicle (A). The control panel (17) includes ruffle on / off (17.1), ruffle speed adjustment (17.2), chain speed adjustment (17.3), engine on / off (17.4) and system on / off (17.5). The ruffle on / off (17.1) turns the ruffle electric motor (13) that moves the ruffle (12) on and off. The ruffle speed adjustment (17.2) adjusts the speed of the ruffle electric motor (13). Motor on / off (17.4) starts and stops the conveyor electric motor (7), which moves the conveyor belt (4). The chain speed adjustment (17.3) adjusts the speed of the conveyor electric motor (7). System on / off (17.5) enables turning the entire system on and off. The invention has a weight sensor that determines the amount of salt in the salt reservoir (1) and transmits it to the driver.

Claims

CLAIMS1. The invention is related to the salt spreading device used to prevent icing on highways, and its characterized by; a salt reservoir (1), where the salt to be spilled on the icy road is transferred, a conveyor belt (4) located in the salt chamber (1), a angled guiding sheets (2) fixed to all four edges of the salt reservoir (1) so that the salt transferred to the salt reservoir (1) falls on the conveyor belt (4), a grill (3), which prevents external solids larger than the size of rock salt from being transferred into the salt reservoir (1), a distributor (5), which ensures that the salt to be transferred is transferred equally to both sides of the conveyor belt (4), a conveyor electric motor (7), which carries out the movement of the conveyor belt (4) with the chain sprocket (6) transmission mechanism, a reducer (8) associated with the conveyor electric motor (7), a funnel (10) sent to sprinkle the salt transferred to the conveyor belt (4), angled plate (11), which provides the amount of salt passing through the funnel (10) by narrowing / widening the outlet opening of the funnel (10), a ruffle (12) with curved edges (12.1) that allows the salt passing through the angled plate (11) to be sprinkled homogeneously on the road, a ruffle electric motor (13), which gives rotational movement to the ruffle (12), a movable cover plate (16), which is manually moved on the ruffle (12) to adjust the direction in which the salts will be sprinkled.ruffle on / off (17.1), which turns the ruffle electric motor (13) on and off; ruffle speed adjustment (17.2), which adjusts the ruffle (12) rotation speed; motor on / off (17.4), which turns the conveyor electric motor (7) on and off the control panel (17), which contains the chain speed adjustment (17.3) that adjusts the revolution speed and the system on / off (17.5) elements that completely turn the system on and off, and is fixed next to the driver's seat in the vehicle (A)- weight sensor that determines the amount of salt in the salt reservoir (1) and transmits it to the driver.

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