1. Transfer device for transferring a drive unit (1) of an electric locomotive between different stations, the drive unit (1) comprising a fuselage (11) and a wheel pair (12), the wheel pair (12) being rotatably connected to the fuselage (11), characterized in that the transfer device comprises:

a frame (100);

a support member (200) provided to the frame (100) for supporting the body (11); and

the driving mechanism (300) is arranged on the rack (100) and used for driving the rack (100) to move between different stations;

during the movement of the frame (100), the support member (200) can drive the driving unit (1) to move together, and the support member (200) and the wheel pair (12) are supported on the machine body (11) together.

2. Transfer device according to claim 1, wherein the drive mechanism (300) comprises:

a support wheel (310) rotatably connected to the frame (100) and supported to the frame (100); and

a steering wheel assembly (320) connected to the frame (100) for driving and guiding the frame (100) to move.

3. Transfer device according to claim 2, wherein the steering wheel assembly (320) comprises a motor drivingly connected to the speed reducer, a speed reducer drivingly connected to the driving steering wheel, and a driving steering wheel.

4. Transfer device according to claim 2, wherein the drive mechanism (300) further comprises a battery (330), the battery (330) being arranged in the frame (100) and being electrically connected to the steering wheel assembly (320).

5. The transfer device according to claim 1, further comprising a controller (510), wherein the controller (510) is electrically connected to the driving mechanism (300) and is configured to control the driving mechanism (300) to operate according to the obtained control command.

6. Transfer device according to claim 5, further comprising a wireless communication device (520), said wireless communication device (520) being electrically connected to said controller (510) for receiving said control instructions and sending said control instructions to said controller (510);

the wireless communication device (520) can be connected with a control end (530) in a communication mode, and a user can send the control instruction through the control end (530).

7. Transfer device according to claim 6, wherein the control end (530) comprises at least one of:

remote controller, remote computer, server, network base station.

8. Transfer device according to claim 1, wherein the support (200) is detachably connected to the machine frame (100).

9. Transfer device according to claim 1, wherein the support (200) comprises:

a base (210) connected to the frame (100); and

a support part (220) arranged on the seat body (210); one side of the support portion (220) far away from the seat body (210) is provided with a step structure (211), and the shape of the step structure (211) is matched with the shape of the position where the machine body (11) is supported.

10. A transfer method for transferring drive units (1) of an electric locomotive between different stations, characterized in that it comprises:

transferring the drive unit (1) using a transfer device according to any of claims 1 to 9.

Background

With the further advance of lean production, the streamlined operation has been advanced into the assembly process of the product, and the circulation of the components between different stations during the assembly process is also important.

In the assembling process of the electric locomotive driving unit and the subsequent bogie assembling process, semi-finished products and finished products of the driving unit need to be transferred among different stations, and meanwhile, different station assembling equipment needs to be matched in the transferring process. However, in the related art, the crown block uses a special lifting appliance to manually push the straddle carrier to realize the circulation, which causes the problems of difficult circulation of the driving unit between stations, long circulation process time, large kinetic energy loss, high labor intensity and the like.

Disclosure of Invention

The embodiment of the invention provides a transfer device and a transfer method which are convenient to operate and high in transfer efficiency.

The transfer device provided by the embodiment of the invention is used for transferring a driving unit of an electric locomotive between different stations, the driving unit comprises a machine body and a wheel pair, the wheel pair is rotatably connected to the machine body, and the transfer device comprises: the support piece is arranged on the rack and used for supporting the machine body; the driving mechanism is arranged on the rack and used for driving the rack to move among different stations; in the moving process of the rack, the supporting piece can drive the driving unit to move together, and the supporting piece and the wheel pair are supported on the machine body together.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the drive mechanism comprises:

the supporting wheel is rotatably connected to the frame and supported on the frame; and

and the steering wheel assembly is connected to the frame and used for driving and guiding the frame to move.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the steering wheel assembly comprises a motor drivingly connected to the speed reducer, a speed reducer drivingly connected to the driving steering wheel, and a driving steering wheel.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the driving mechanism further comprises a battery, and the battery is disposed on the frame and electrically connected to the steering wheel assembly.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, the transfer device further includes a controller, electrically connected to the driving mechanism, for controlling the driving mechanism to operate according to the obtained control command.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the transfer device further comprises a wireless communication device electrically connected to the controller for receiving the control instructions and sending the control instructions to the controller;

the wireless communication device can be in communication connection with a control end, and a user can send the control instruction through the control end.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the control terminal comprises at least one of:

remote controller, remote computer, server, network base station.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the support is removably attached to the frame.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the support comprises:

the seat body is connected to the rack; and

the support part is arranged on the seat body; one side of the supporting part, which is far away from the seat body, is provided with a step structure, and the shape of the step structure is matched with the shape of the position where the machine body is supported.

The transfer method provided by the embodiment of the invention is used for transferring the driving unit of the electric locomotive between different stations, and comprises the following steps:

transferring the drive unit using the transfer device of any of the above.

One embodiment of the above invention has the following advantages or benefits:

according to the transfer device provided by the embodiment of the invention, the supporting piece can be supported on the machine body of the driving unit, and the driving unit can move among different stations under the combined action of the supporting piece and the driving mechanism. Meanwhile, the transfer device provided by the embodiment of the invention integrates the supporting and power driving functions into a whole, so that the driving unit is in a movable state, and the problems that the driving unit is unsmooth to flow among different stations after being assembled and the driving unit is complicated to match with station equipment are solved. Compared with a circulation mode adopted in the related technology, the transfer device provided by the embodiment of the invention has the advantages of convenience in operation and high transfer efficiency.

Drawings

The above and other features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent by describing in detail exemplary embodiments thereof with reference to the attached drawings.

Fig. 1 shows a schematic view of a transfer device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram showing another perspective of a transfer device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 3 shows a schematic structural view of the support member according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 4 shows a functional block diagram of a transfer device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 5 shows a schematic view of a transfer device according to an embodiment of the invention supported on a drive unit.

Wherein the reference numerals are as follows:

1. drive unit

11. Fuselage body

12. Wheel pair

2. Transfer device

100. Rack

200. Support piece

210. Base body

220. Supporting part

221. Step structure

300. Driving mechanism

310. Supporting wheel

320. Steering wheel assembly

330. Battery with a battery cell

400. Remote controller

510. Controller

520. Wireless communication device

530. Control terminal

Detailed Description

Example embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. Example embodiments may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the concept of example embodiments to those skilled in the art. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar structures, and thus their detailed description will be omitted.

As shown in fig. 1 and 5, fig. 1 is a schematic structural view of a transfer device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 5 shows a schematic view of a transfer device according to an embodiment of the invention supported on a drive unit. Because the drive unit 1 of the electric locomotive is in a semi-suspension design and has large self weight, the drive unit 1 is difficult to transfer among stations.

The transfer device 2 of the embodiment of the invention is used for transferring a driving unit 1 of an electric locomotive between different stations, the driving unit 1 comprises a machine body 11 and a wheel pair 12, the wheel pair 12 is rotatably connected to the machine body 11, and the transfer device 2 comprises a machine frame 100, a support piece 200 and a driving mechanism 300. The supporting member 200 is disposed on the frame 100 for supporting the body 11; the driving mechanism 300 is arranged on the frame 100 and used for driving the frame 100 to move between different stations; during the movement of the frame 100, the support member 200 can drive the driving unit 1 to move together, and the support member 200 and the wheel pair 12 are supported on the body 11 together.

In the transfer device 2 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the supporting member 200 can be supported by the body 11 of the driving unit 1, and under the cooperation with the driving mechanism 300, the driving unit 1 can move between different stations. Meanwhile, the transfer device 2 integrates the supporting function and the power driving function, so that the driving unit 1 is in a movable state, and the problems that the driving unit 1 is unsmooth to flow among different stations after being assembled and the driving unit 1 is complicated to match with station equipment are solved. Compared with a circulation mode adopted in the related art, the transfer device 2 provided by the embodiment of the invention has the advantages of convenience in operation and high transfer efficiency.

In order to make the aforementioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention comprehensible, embodiments accompanied with figures are described in detail below.

Fig. 2 is a schematic structural view of another perspective of a transfer device according to an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in fig. 1 and 2. The driving mechanism 300 is disposed on the frame 100 for driving the frame 100 to move between different stations.

The drive mechanism 300 includes a support wheel 310 and a steering wheel assembly 320. The support wheel 310 is rotatably connected to the frame 100 and supported to the frame 100. The steering wheel assembly 320 is coupled to the frame 100 to drive and guide the movement of the frame 100. The steering wheel assembly 320 provides power for the travel of the frame 100. Under the combined action of the supporting wheels 310 and the steering wheel assemblies 320, on one hand, the requirement of the transfer device on the walking ground in the transfer process is reduced as much as possible, and on the other hand, the fine adjustment of the transfer direction of the driving unit 1 in the transfer process is realized, so that the transfer process is more suitable for the actual operation on the spot.

It will be appreciated that the support wheels 310 and the steering wheel assemblies 320 can be moved along the rails laid on the walking ground without adding additional auxiliary equipment to achieve a full assembly process flow of the driving unit 1 on the assembly line.

As shown in fig. 2, the number of the support wheels 310 may be two, and the two support wheels are respectively rotatably connected to two opposite sides of the frame 100, but not limited thereto.

In one embodiment, the steering wheel assembly 320 may act as a driving wheel and the support wheel 310 may act as a driven wheel.

In one embodiment, the steering wheel assembly 320 includes a motor drivingly connected to a speed reducer drivingly connected to a driving steering wheel, and a driving steering wheel. The steering wheel is driven by the speed reducer to realize the adjustment of the advancing direction during the transfer in the transfer process, so that the wheel pair 12 of the driving unit 1 and the rail are in proper positions, and the rail is prevented from colliding with the wheel pair 12 to influence the quality of the driving unit 1.

Referring to fig. 2, the driving mechanism 300 further includes a battery 330, wherein the battery 330 is disposed on the frame 100 and electrically connected to the steering wheel assembly 320 for providing power to the steering wheel assembly 320.

As an example, the battery 330 may employ a lithium battery. By adopting the lithium battery, the occupied space of the battery can be reduced to the maximum extent on the premise of ensuring the power, the charging time is shortened, and the use efficiency is improved.

As shown in fig. 1 and 3, fig. 3 is a schematic structural view of a support member according to an embodiment of the present invention. The supporting member 200 is disposed on the frame 100 to support the body 11 of the driving unit 1. In the transferring process, the supporting member 200 is supported on the body 11 and can drive the body 11 to move.

In one embodiment, the support member 200 is detachably coupled to the frame 100. By choosing different supports 200 for mounting on the frame 100, it is possible to meet the need for transporting different types of drive units 1.

The supporting member 200 includes a seat body 210 and a supporting portion 220. The housing 210 is connected to the rack 100, for example, by bolts. The supporting portion 220 is disposed on the base 210, a step structure 211 is disposed on a side of the supporting portion 220 away from the base 210, and a shape of the step structure 211 is adapted to a shape of a position where the body 11 is supported. In this way, during the movement of the frame 100, the support member 200 can move the driving unit 1 together, and the support member 200 and the wheelset 12 are supported together on the body 11.

In one embodiment, a hook may also be provided on the support member 200. When the transfer device 2 of the present invention transfers the driving unit 1 to the existing position and the surrounding space is inconvenient for the transfer device 2 to be removed, the transfer device 2 can be stably lifted out by the lifting hook.

As shown in fig. 4, fig. 4 is a functional block diagram of a transfer device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The transfer device further comprises a controller 510, wherein the controller 510 is electrically connected to the driving mechanism 300, and is used for controlling the driving mechanism 300 to work according to the obtained control instruction.

The transfer device further comprises a wireless communication device 520, wherein the wireless communication device 520 is electrically connected with the controller 510 and is used for receiving the control command and sending the control command to the controller 510. The wireless communication device 520 can be communicatively connected to a control terminal 530, and the user can send control commands through the control terminal 530.

The control terminal 530 includes at least one of: remote control 400, remote computer, server, network base station. The control terminal 530 sends a control command to the wireless communication device 520, and after receiving the control command, the wireless communication device 520 sends the control command to the controller 510, so that the controller 510 controls the driving mechanism 300 to operate.

In this embodiment, the driving mechanism 300 is driven to operate by adopting a remote control mode, so that the automatic circulation and the remote control of the driving unit 1 are satisfied, and the requirement of rapid circulation of components in the process of assembly line operation is further met.

It is understood that, in the above solution, the controller 510 and the driving mechanism 300 may be connected by a wire, such as a wire; alternatively, the controller 510 and the driving mechanism 300 are connected in a communication manner, such as wifi, bluetooth, etc.

In one embodiment, the rack 100 is further provided with an indication panel for displaying and alarming functions, such as displaying the power of the battery 330, indicating lights, switches, emergency stops, alarms, and the like.

In another aspect of the present invention, there is also provided a transfer method for transferring a drive unit 1 of an electric locomotive between different work stations.

The transfer method of the embodiment of the invention comprises the following steps: the drive unit 1 is transported using the transport apparatus of any of the above embodiments.

Due to the adoption of the transfer device of any one of the above embodiments, the transfer method of the embodiment of the invention has all the advantages and beneficial effects of any one of the above embodiments, and details are not repeated herein.

In summary, the transfer device and the transfer method provided by the embodiment of the invention have the advantages and beneficial effects that:

the supporting member 200 of the transfer device according to the embodiment of the present invention can be supported by the body 11 of the driving unit 1, and can realize the movement of the driving unit 1 between different stations under the cooperation with the driving mechanism 300. Meanwhile, the transfer device 2 integrates the supporting function and the power driving function, so that the driving unit 1 is in a movable state, and the problems that the driving unit 1 is unsmooth to flow among different stations after being assembled and the driving unit 1 is complicated to match with station equipment are solved. Compared with a circulation mode adopted in the related art, the transfer device 2 provided by the embodiment of the invention has the advantages of convenience in operation and high transfer efficiency.

In the embodiments of the invention, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance; the term "plurality" means two or more unless expressly limited otherwise. The terms "mounted," "connected," "fixed," and the like are to be construed broadly, and for example, "connected" may be a fixed connection, a removable connection, or an integral connection; "coupled" may be direct or indirect through an intermediary. Specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the invention may be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art according to specific situations.

In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on those shown in the drawings, and are only for convenience in describing the embodiments of the present invention and simplifying the description, but do not indicate or imply that the referred device or unit must have a specific direction, be configured and operated in a specific orientation, and thus, should not be construed as limiting the embodiments of the present invention.

In the description herein, reference to the term "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "a specific embodiment," or the like, means that a particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of an embodiment of the invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the terms used above do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention, and various modifications and changes may be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement and the like made within the spirit and principle of the embodiments of the invention should be included in the protection scope of the embodiments of the invention.