Walking Machine Steering with Centering Pivot Arm
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing walking machines used for transporting heavy loads lack efficient directional control and re-centering mechanisms, making precise positioning and stabilization of loads challenging.
Innovation Solution
The walking machine system incorporates multiple lifting assemblies with longitudinal and lateral push-pull mechanisms, along with a centering pivot arm system, to enable precise directional movement and re-centering of loads, ensuring stable transport.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional steering mechanisms are used to rotate or steer the walking machine unit, then directional control is achieved, but the positioning precision and stabilization of the load deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The steering mechanism is divided into multiple independent steering units, each capable of individual rotation and positioning. This segmentation allows for more precise control of each section of the walking machine, thereby improving overall positioning precision while maintaining ease of directional control.
Solution Approach 2:
The steering mechanism incorporates dynamic adjustment capabilities that allow real-time modification of steering angles and positions during movement. This dynamic control enables the system to adapt to changing conditions and maintain precise positioning accuracy throughout the transport process.
2Speed
If the walking machine moves the load without re-centering mechanisms, then transport speed is maintained, but the load stability and proper positioning deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The re-centering mechanism performs preliminary centering actions on the load before each transport cycle begins. By pre-positioning the load in the correct centered location, the system ensures stability is established in advance, allowing high-speed transport without compromising load positioning accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The re-centering mechanism operates continuously or at regular intervals during transport to maintain load centering. This continuous action ensures that the load remains properly positioned throughout the entire transport process, preserving both stability and speed without interruption.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple lifting assemblies are used to transport the load, then the load capacity and transport versatility improve, but the system complexity and difficulty of control increases
Solution Approach 1:
Each lifting assembly is designed with multi-functionality, capable of performing lifting, steering, and re-centering operations. This universality allows the system to handle diverse transport requirements with a standardized set of components, increasing versatility while managing complexity through component standardization.
Solution Approach 2:
The control system incorporates feedback mechanisms that monitor the position and status of each lifting assembly in real-time. This feedback enables centralized coordination of multiple assemblies, simplifying control by automatically adjusting each unit's operations based on overall system requirements and load position.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This solution allows for efficient and precise movement of heavy loads in multiple directions, ensuring proper centering and stabilization before each movement, enhancing the overall transport efficiency and accuracy.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of lifting assemblies that use hydraulic lift cylinders to lift the load above the supporting surface
Implementation Method 2
move the load relative to the supporting surface by transporting the load via rollers or tracks in the walking machines
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AI summary
A method and apparatus for transporting heavy machinery, equipment or other heavy loads from one location to another, whereby the apparatus may be constructed as a walking machine including a plurality of lifting assemblies operative to lift the load above the supporting surface and then move the load relative to the supporting surface by transporting the load via rollers or tracks in the walking machines. In one example, the lifting assemblies are provided with separate longitudinal and lateral drive mechanisms independently operative for translating the load in either or both longitudinal and lateral directions.