Hydraulic Collapsible Rotary Stand for Wireline Coring Rig Relocation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional wireline coring underground drill rigs require extensive manual labor, complex operations, and pose safety risks due to frequent disassembly and assembly, necessitating multiple people and prolonged construction times.
Innovation Solution
A hydraulic collapsible rotary stand for wireline coring underground drill rigs, featuring two main hydraulic supporting posts, hydraulic post erection cylinders, a collapsible stand base, and a rotary lifting cylinder, allowing for quick erection and collapse of the rig without scaffolding, and enabling hydraulic control for angle adjustments and rotation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional manual mounting and dismounting methods are used, then the drill rig can be assembled and disassembled, but it requires at least six people and more than ten hours, resulting in high labor cost and low efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical operations with an automated hydraulic system. The hydraulic lifting mechanism automatically raises and lowers the drill rig, eliminating the need for multiple workers to manually position and secure the equipment. This mechanical substitution directly addresses the contradiction by dramatically reducing both the time required and the labor force needed for mounting and dismounting operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a hydraulic lifting mechanism to automate the mounting and dismounting process. The hydraulic system provides controlled, powered movement of the drill rig between operational and transported positions, replacing the manual lifting and positioning that previously required six or more workers and over ten hours. This hydraulic automation directly resolves the efficiency and time loss contradiction.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the drill rig is frequently disassembled and assembled for moving between working areas, then the rig can be relocated, but the complex procedure requires at least six people and creates safety risks
Solution Approach 1:
The automated hydraulic system replaces manual disassembly and assembly operations, eliminating the safety risks associated with workers manually positioning heavy components. The hydraulic mechanism provides controlled, stable movement of the drill rig, reducing the likelihood of accidents during relocation. This mechanical substitution maintains relocation capability while significantly improving safety and reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The hydraulic lifting mechanism enables the drill rig to be self-positioned during relocation without requiring multiple workers to manually handle heavy components. The system performs the positioning function autonomously through hydraulic actuation, reducing human exposure to safety hazards while maintaining the ability to relocate between working areas.
3Stability of the object's composition
If manual mounting procedures are followed with lead screw posts and scaffolding, then the drill rig can be supported and fixed, but the process is laborious and requires extensive manual intervention
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the complex manual support system (lead screw posts, anti-skid wood plates, and scaffolding) with an automated hydraulic lifting mechanism. The hydraulic system provides stable support and positioning of the drill rig through powered, controlled movement, eliminating the need for manual construction of support structures. This substitution maintains operational stability while dramatically simplifying the operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The hydraulic lifting mechanism replaces the manual mechanical support system, providing stable drill rig positioning through fluid-powered actuation. The hydraulic system offers controlled, stable support without requiring workers to manually assemble and adjust lead screw posts and scaffolding, thereby maintaining stability while greatly improving ease of operation.
4Stability of the object's composition
If the drill rig structure is made fixed and non-collapsible, then structural stability is maintained, but the rig cannot be quickly collapsed for moving to next working area
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the drill rig structure from a fixed configuration to a dynamic, collapsible design. The hydraulic lifting mechanism enables the structure to transition between an extended operational state (providing stability during drilling) and a collapsed transport state (enabling quick relocation). This dynamic design resolves the contradiction by providing both structural stability when needed and rapid collapsibility for efficient movement between working areas.
Solution Approach 2:
The drill rig structure is divided into collapsible segments that can be compacted for transport. The hydraulic system facilitates the segmentation and reconfiguration of the structure, allowing it to maintain stability during operation while enabling rapid collapse and relocation. This segmented design resolves the contradiction between structural stability and relocation speed.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Reduces labor requirements, minimizes construction time, enhances safety, and facilitates efficient drilling operations by simplifying the setup and teardown process, thus lowering costs and reducing hazards.
Implementation Method 1
one end of the hydraulic post erection cylinder is connected to the main post supporting cross-bar, and the other end of the hydraulic post erection cylinder is connected to a rear side of the collapsible stand base; and through the hydraulic post erection cylinder, the main hydraulic supporting post is pushed to be erected or collapsed
Implementation Method 2
the rotary lifting cylinder is located at a center of the horizontal rotating base; a cylinder body of the rotary lifting cylinder is fixedly connected to the collapsible stand base; the rotary lifting cylinder drives the collapsible stand base to move up or down
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AI summary
A hydraulic collapsible rotary stand for a wireline coring underground drill rig includes two main hydraulic supporting posts, at least one hydraulic post erection cylinder, a collapsible stand base, a horizontal rotating base, and a rotary lifting cylinder, where the rotary lifting cylinder drives the collapsible stand base to move up or down; post mounting rods are hinged at a front side of the collapsible stand base; the post mounting rods are respectively connected to the main hydraulic supporting posts; a main post supporting cross-bar is provided between the main hydraulic supporting posts; through the hydraulic post erection cylinder, the main post supporting cross-bar is supported and the main hydraulic supporting post is pushed to be erected or collapsed; a hydraulic gyration supporting beam is provided between the main hydraulic supporting posts; and the hydraulic gyration supporting beam is connected to a lower sliding plate provided with a drill rig.