Vertical Lifting Device With Sliding Frame And Stepping Vehicles

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Solution Overview

Problem

The conventional out-shaft lifting system for mine construction occupies large space, has a fixed and inflexible vertical lifting rope route, and lacks safety, particularly in blind shaft construction where space is limited and construction efficiency is hindered.

Innovation Solution

A vertical lifting device comprising a fixed frame with a sliding frame and stepping vehicles that alternately lower or lift weights, allowing flexible adjustment of the lifting rope route and incorporating a control mechanism, braking mechanism, and pulleys to ensure safe and efficient operation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a derrick structure is used for out-shaft lifting, then the lifting system can support heavy loads and maintain stability, but it occupies large ground area and requires high space

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelifting system stabilityVSAvoidground area occupied
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The derrick structure is segmented into multiple independent supporting columns distributed around the wellhead. Each column independently supports the lifting system, eliminating the need for a large centralized derrick structure while maintaining load distribution and system stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The lifting system transitions from a ground-based derrick structure to an overhead structure suspended from the cap shaft. This dimensional change moves the support structure from the horizontal plane to the vertical plane, significantly reducing ground area occupation while maintaining lifting capacity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Reliability

If a derrick structure is used for out-shaft lifting, then the lifting system can maintain stable operation, but it occupies large space including ground area and vertical height

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelifting system stabilityVSAvoidtotal space occupied
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSVolume of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The derrick structure is segmented into multiple independent supporting columns distributed around the wellhead. Each column independently supports the lifting system, eliminating the need for a large centralized derrick structure while maintaining load distribution and system stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The lifting system transitions from a ground-based derrick structure to an overhead structure suspended from the cap shaft. This dimensional change moves the support structure from the horizontal plane to the vertical plane, significantly reducing ground area occupation while maintaining lifting capacity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Reliability

If a fixed derrick structure is built, then the lifting system can provide stable support, but the vertical route of the lifting rope cannot be flexibly adjusted

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelifting system stabilityVSAvoidlifting rope route adjustability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The lifting system incorporates movable pulleys and adjustable rope routing mechanisms that allow the vertical route of the lifting rope to be flexibly adjusted. The supporting columns remain fixed for stability, while the rope path can be dynamically reconfigured to accommodate different construction equipment and operational requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The lifting system is designed with universal components that can accommodate multiple rope routing configurations. The same supporting columns and pulley system can serve different construction scenarios, making the system adaptable to various equipment types and operational needs while maintaining structural stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

4Reliability

If a derrick is built in limited space such as blind shaft construction, then the lifting system can provide stable support, but it greatly obstructs the construction of construction equipment inside the shaft

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelifting system stabilityVSAvoidconstruction equipment installation efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The derrick structure is segmented into multiple independent supporting columns distributed around the wellhead. Each column independently supports the lifting system, eliminating the need for a large centralized derrick structure while maintaining load distribution and system stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The lifting system transitions from a ground-based derrick structure to an overhead structure suspended from the cap shaft. This dimensional change moves the support structure from the horizontal plane to the vertical plane, significantly reducing ground area occupation while maintaining lifting capacity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Data Source

PatentUS11479449B2Vertical lifting device and method
Publication Date: 2022.10.25 TAIYUAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
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AI summary

A vertical lifting device and method are provided. The vertical lifting device includes a fixed frame fixed to a foundation. A first cavity allowing passage of a lifting rope is provided in the middle of the fixed frame. A sliding frame moving horizontally on the fixed frame is arranged above the fixed frame. A second cavity allowing passage of the lifting rope is provided in the middle of the sliding frame. At least two stepping vehicles alternately lowering or lifting weights are arranged on the sliding frame and move on the sliding frame. The stepping vehicles are spaced in preset distances. The lifting rope penetrates through the stepping vehicles in sequence. Each stepping vehicle is provided with a clamping part clamping the lifting rope and a driving mechanism driving the stepping vehicle to move on the sliding frame.