AU2011247853A1 - Continuous transportation system for transporting bulk materials - Google Patents

Abstract

5 This invention relates to the Continuous transportation system for transporting bulk material which consists of rail-shaped track for passage of carriage of bulk material transporter to distribute it. Transporter carriages can be connected to one another so as to form a series with a certain length; it can even fulfill the entire track. At one end of the track there is a location of 0 loading for carriage load transporter to the unloading location, while at the other end there is an unloading location to unload the contents of the carriage transporter. Between the location of the loading and unloading location there are junction mechanism to direct or distort the direction of series transporter, because the number of loading location more than one at a distance apart. While the main drivers of this system are a drive wheel which is connected with drives drive 5 unit. The whole control or adjustment runs in an integrated setting. £6 r. 1A

Description

s Continuous Transportation System for Transporting Bulk Materials TECHNICAL FIELD OF INVENTION This invention relates to a transportation system without a pause. More specifically, in the form 0 of a transportation system without a break for the transport of material in bulk using carriage which are connected in a series, carriage series is driven by the main mover to drive the series from a number of loading station through location of the separator until it gets to the station of the unloading and loading back again to a station that is controlled by an integrated control system. 5 BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This world has many vehicle of transport are made either to transport people and materials. Transportation can be classified into at least a type of transportation by land, sea, or air with their advantages and disadvantages of each. In order to land transport used O types of rail freight trains, and trams and the type of road transport cars, trucks and so forth. In order to transport material in bulk can be done also with both vehicle of transport mentioned above. The benefits of both types of transport, namely rail transport by tram or train and road transport by car or truck can reach mine sites along different track and the way there. When 5 using the railway or tram there are tracks or rails, whereas if you use a car or truck thereis the way as medium. However vehicle of transportation of such items is still a lot to have its weaknesses. Among deficiencies are for the type of freight such as rail transport of 0 material cannot continuously without interruption or without break, besides that it required a very large cost for both of investment and maintenance, and not less important is required much manpower as the operator. 1 5 As for road transport in addition to its weakness is not able to transport it without a pause, the service takes a lot of expensive investment and maintenance. There are other types of freight is by using a long pipe. Pipeline transport is usually used to transported or distribute material that can flow, such as oil, water and so on. The disadvantage is difficult to use as a tool or vehicle of transporting objects or bulk solid material. 0 In order to overcome this it is developing the transport system by using an endless belt or conveyor. By using a system of endless belt or conveyor, transport of material can be carried out continuously without pause. The disadvantage is when damage occurs in one part of the system, the whole system must be stopped for repairs, so wasting a lot of time. Another 5 disadvantage is only one location can be used for loading and unloading-location and cannot be mounted on various ground contours. Rail transportation conveyors which adapt this can be found example to the publication of patent applications number WO.2008/106740A1 and patents from 3 United States No. US.906, 858; US.725, 573; US.1, 054.305; US.US.2, 753.983. The basic principle of US.906, 858; US.725, 573; US.1, 054.305; and 2,753,983 is the same as the transport of bulk material using carriage that use the rail as a track, while the movers are driven by a sprocket chain and has only one loading station and a unloading station. WO.2008/106740A1 discloses a bulk material transportation system that includes: a number of carriages in a pivot coupling to form an endless chain of transport, rail tracks for guiding the carriages of the dump location to the port. The track rail and the endless chain carriages are basically having the same length. Driving 0 mechanism of bulk material transportation system is fixed to the lead on the rail track. Each carriage has a clutch that can restrict the movement of the tip relative to the lead carrier closest to restrict the movement of the tip between closest carriages in order to facilitate the opening movement of the chain carriage from stationary condition. While the prime mover of this system is to use a chain, wherein each end of the chain linkage to 5 the axle of bulk material vehicle in the pivot. 2 5 The negative aspect of US.906, 858; US.725, 573; US.1, 054.305; US.US.2, 753.983 and WO.2008/106740A1, because they use an unbroken chain as a driver for driving the chain sprocket on this transport system, then the track cannot be made as far as possible, this system can only be used on a relatively short track, cannot be used to track 0 that very much. The other weakness is if there is damage to both the chain and sprocket then the overall system should be terminated, because the overall transportation system has only one loading station and one unloading station. 5 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TIHE INVENTION The main purpose of this invention is to overcome the weaknesses of the earlier apparatus or transportation systems. Further purpose of this invention is to provide a Continuous transportation system for transporting bulk material that have: - A track that includes the arrival track and departure track to pass series of carriage transporters uninterrupted which stretches from loading location to a unloading 5 location, there is a junction along the track and the twisted track, - A number of carriage that have a wheel to be able to run on the track, each carriages can be connected to one another by using ajoint so as to form a series with a long stretch of at least part of the track, and each side of the carriage have a tire driver; - A drive wheel is mounted horizontally and fastened at the bottom of the track through 0 medium of a binding chassis, the driving wheel is powered by a drive unit, and the outermost edge of the drive wheel is mounted to provide pressure to the tire driver; - A junction mechanism to change the direction of the carriage series from loading location to unloading location and vice versa; - Location of loading has at least one separate loading location which each has loading stations; 3 5 - An integrated control system for controlling the entire system, controlled by a computer device that has been set previously; - Loading stations are located on one end of the track; - Location of unloading is only one, where has unloading stations and unloading shelters for bulk material; o - The switch of rail on the junction mechanism is regulated by an integrated control system; - The speed movement of the carriage transporter series is regulated by an integrated control system through a sensor in accordance with suitable speed; - Drive wheel is installed in pairs on either side of the track; - Each pair of drive wheel is is installed at a certain distance along the track; 5 - Distance of each drive wheel pair is 250 - 1000 m depending on topography track; - The distance between the sensor with each drive unit is 50-60 m from the direction of arrival at each main drivers. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ILLUSTRATION 0 Figure 1 is a sketch of the track of the Continuous transportation system for transporting bulk material in accordance with this invention. Figure 2 is a sketch of the form of unloading track that shows the track of his arrival is higher than the departure track. 5 Figure 3 is a sketch of a rail junction track to switch over direction of the carriage transporter. Figure 4 is a sketch showing the main drivers with the carriage transporter. Figure 5 is a construction chasis sketch of the carriage transporter- in accordance with this invention. Figure 6 is a sketch of the carriage transporter container. 0 DETAILED DESCRIPTION To explain the disclosure of this invention, then used the pictures attached for reference. Starting from figure 1 which shows the track of the continue transport system . for 5 transporting bulk material in accordance with this invention. The transport system includes the 4 5 track of arrival (1) as it headed toward to unloading location as shown by the arrow A; departure track (2) with the direction of leaving the location of unloading to the location of loading or filling (IV) as indicated by the arrow B. Among the location of loading (IV) and -unloading are there is junction (III) and the twisted track (II). Then there are also the carriage transporter (33), the main drivers (3), as well as an integrated control system. 0 Started with reference to Figure I which shows the overall track, which is a combination of arrival track (1) and departure track (2). Along the track (1, 2) is there a number of the main drivers (3) to drive the carriage transporter (33) which is above the track (1, 2) whether that led to unloading site (I) or otherwise is to the location of loading (IV). A track (1, 2) is meant here 5 is a pair of rail as a way to go by the carriage transporter (33) for transporting bulk material. Location of loading or loading station (IV) is located in one end of the track (1, 2). Location loading (IV) such that at least consists of a number of loading location, such as location of loading (IV.1, IV.2,IV.3, IV.n).Each is at a separate o location in accordance with the location of the mine site. The distance between each location of filling or loading station is far enough away so that the necessary existence of a number of loading location (IV). At the location of loading or filling has a curved track (2.1) where the curve is lower than the loading station (5). The position of loading stations (5) preferred is at a flat contour of the land in order to facilitate the conduct filling bulk material by using a tool 5 or loader equipment that are commonly used, so it is not necessary to shown in FIG. Curved track (2.1) is connected directly to the loading station(5), and from the loading station (5) are connected by a track (1)to the location of unloading through the junction area (III).Each loading station (IV. 1 - IV.n) have the same standard equipment for loading or filling into the carriage of bulk material transporter (33) . The point of 30 the curved track is made to guide the carriage transporter (33) to the loading station or filling station (5) leads to the next unloading station towards (6) which are at unloading location (I). Among the loading station (5) contained on the location of the loading and unloading stations (6) which are at unloading location (I) is there a junction 35 mechanism device (III) to change direction of the carriage transporter in accordance with 5 5 the direction to the preferred loading location. These junction mechanisms will be described in better detail with reference to Figure 3. At the departure track (2) precisely between junction area and the unloading station (6) there is a twisted track (II) to restore the condition of the carriage transporter (33) in order to re-position 0 to the beginning. Referring to Figure 3 which shows the junction area (III). At the junction area (Ill) is there a number of deviants rail (10) to guide and direct the carriage transporter (33) (Figure 4) towards to the specified direction. Specified direction here is the direction toward the filling or s loading station (5) to fill the carriage train and vice versa. The shape of the rail deviants (10) are there in the form of straight and some are rounded, as indicated by the numbers (11, 11 ') in Figure 3. Rail deviants (10 ')are installed on sliding bearings (12) for rail (10) can be adjusted to shift direction to go. Sliding bearing (12) was supported by sliding track (13) where the sliding bearing is mounted can be shifted, so that D the slide bearing (12) on which there are a number of rail deviants (10 ') can move in a linear way and the edges can be fused with rails (10) of track ( 1, 2) it. To Slide the deviants rails is in use slide rope (14, 14 ') which are strappted to the sliding bearing (12) or deviants rail (10'). One end of the slide rope (12) is linked so that can be shifts in the slide pole (15). This shift made possible back and forth, where if one of the sliding rope (slide rope 14 for example) is pulled, 5 the slide rope (14 ')will be attracted to the sliding direction of the rope (14') opposite to the slide rope (14). ). The shift of the sliding bearing (12) on which there are a number of deviants rail (10 ') made up to one pair deviants rail (10') is connected by rail (10) of the track (1, 2) in accordance with the specified direction. 0 Shift settings sliding rail (10 ') is controlled through an integrated control device (not shown in the figure) be found in the control room, which is also not shown in the picture. The tool is guided through an integrated control over a computer screen that may be in the control room. The control device receives a command from the sensor (not shown in the figure) which is then processed through a computer command and then the command is used to adjust 5 the intersection in accordance with the preferred direction. This is one advantage of the 6 s continue freight transport system for transporting bulk material in accordance with this invention. With the intersection (III) will simplify bulk material carried on the mine site or location of bulk material to be loaded or filled into the carriage transporter (33). Now refer to figure 2, this picture is a sketch of unloading station (6) located on 0 the unloading location (I). In figure 2 is shown the track of arrival (1) uphill (see direction of arrows A) to the unloading location (I). unloading location (I) has an unloading station (6) and the reservoir (4) to accommodate the bulk materials are transported by the carriage transporter (33) (Figure 4). Unloading station (6) the semi circle-shaped track that connects between the highest peaks of the track (1) with the track (2). Because of 5 the semicircular track on unloading station (6), then the carriage transporter (33) it will step by step come down and hang upside down on the track from the station unloading (6) is. As a consequence of hanging and the carriage overturned transporter (33) is then the entire contents of the carriage train or transporter will fall to the shelter (4) of bulk material. Continue transportations system for transporting bulk material is also equipped with a self cleaning system uses high pressure air that is placed on the unloading station which serves to clean each carriage is completed unloading of bulk material. Cleanup was held on the carriage in the inverted position by way of spray the hopper. This high pressure air to clean the rest of payload rest of the material that may still be sticky and not completely wasted. This happens for example if the system is used to transporting coal with levels of dust (ash) is 5 high when wet. If observed closely in figure 2, is shown that the upward track supported by a buffer, where the buffer can be either elevated ground or can also be made to the form of a special construction. Referring to Figure 4 which shows a combination of rail-shaped track (10), the 0 carriage transporter (33) and the main drivers (3) with the chassis a binder (31) which can be tied to the rails (10) or to the ground. In this picture looks the position of the carriage transporter (33) is above the rails (10) exactly between the drive wheel (23) of the main drivers (3). 7 5 A rail (10) as the track of the carriage transporter (33) that is supported by rail bearings (20) and above it there is a wheel (35) of the carriage transporter (33). The carriage transporter (33) are shown in figure 4 is the middle carriage are characterized by the absence of the cover at one end which are the front or the back. A drive tires (32) are installed on both left and right sides of the carriage transporter (33). A drive tires (33) is shaped plate made 0 of rubber or a mixture thereof, which is paired with the way bolted or otherwise suitable for it. Each end of the carriage transporter (33) the center part is equipped with the joint (34) is quite elastic and suitable for receiving bulk material loads well when running on straight track and at the moment are on track to turn, and climb down, descend because the joint (34) is elastic and be able to adapt to these circumstances. Joint (34) is preferably made 5 of rubber or other materials suitable for use herein. With the joint (34) that the material are transported by the carriage of bulk transporter (33) is not spilled or splattered on the connection. The carriage transporter (33) is preferably made of a lightweight but strong material such as fiber material (fiber), metal plates, and other materials that are suitable for it. The tube of the car transporter (33) was made on the sloping sides, it is ) intended to simplify loading or filling, but due to this inclination, but if the materials used in the form of a thin plate or thin fiber material which concerned the tub was not capable of withstanding loads of bulk materials, which is in the carriage transporter, so that the side or the side of each tub (50) (see figure 6) from carriage transporter (33) is supported by the holder (41) (Fig. 5). Now that will be discussed in particular is the main drivers (3) which consist of the drive unit (21), the drive shaft (22), the drive wheel (23), hydraulic (28), and chassis binder (31). N figure 4 it is seen that the drives drive unit (21) hang down the vertical holder (25) and holder of with the hydraulic or vertical shaft leading down. A cover holder (24) is o connected to swing on a vertical holder (25). Cover Holder (24) are connected by a horizontal holder (26) to the axle of drives drive unit (22). In order to strengthen the horizontal holder (24) can be added secondary reinforcing equipment (27) that are tied to the holder of the drive unit (21), so that the horizontal holder is really strong to bear up the weight of drive units (21) and the forces arising as a result of friction between the drive 5 wheel (23) with the drive tires (32) especially when carriage transporter moves through it. 8 5 One of the horizontal holder (26) is connected with the upper end of the hydraulic holder (29) and its lower end is connected to one end of the lower horizontal holder (26 '), while the edge of horizontal lower holder (26') are connected with the end of the bottom of the drive wheel shaft (22). In other words the 0 position of drive units (21) and the drive wheel (23) are dependent by a vertical holder (25) through the cover holder (24). With the cover holder (24) and vertical holder (29) is the drive wheel can be pushed or pulled in swinging caused by hydraulic device (28) which is mounted on a hydraulic holder (30). Both the vertical holder (25) as well as hydraulic holders (30) are installed on the chassis binder (31) either by way of welded, bolted, 5 or with the other suitable way for it. And the chassis binder (31) can be tied to the rails (10), or on rails cushion (20) or strapped to the ground or with the other suitable way for it. Outer side of the drive wheel (23) was made or is set to always be able to suppress the drive cushion (32) with the specific pressure has been set earlier, so the effect this pressure makes carriage transporter (33) or series of carriage transporter (33) can be run as appropriate. If ) the pressure of the drive wheel (23) is measured less by a sensor that is placed there, then the controller will instruct in order to suppress hydraulic drive tires (32) stronger. Installation of the main drivers (3) is done in pairs, one on the left and one on the right side, with the distance of each pair is 250-1000 m along the track starting from the loading station (IV) to unloading station (I). Sensors (not shown in the figure) for the drive units (3) are each is installed at a i distance of between 50-60 m before drive units (3), so that on each car transporter (33) passes through the sensor is then automatically the main drivers to work or drive wheel (23) rotates, then when the carriage transporter arrived on the drive wheel (23), then. the drive wheel will touch the tire drive (32) and gave thrust to the drive tire transporter so that carriage transporter will be pushed and run to specified direction. The movement of 0 the hydraulic (28) is performed with an integrated process. With the existence of the main drivers at any preset distance above the series of the length of the carriage transporter (33) not be a problem, because the driving force that carried out by each drive wheel is sufficient to move it, even if the entire track is used for a series though, will not cause problems. This is another advantage of the Continuous transportation system for transporting bulk material. Another 9 5 advantage of this system is the track can be mounted on the marsh areas, uneven ground, tunnels and so forth. Note that the carriage transporter (33) consists of the chassis (40) and container transporter (50). o Referring to figure 5 which shows the construction of chassis (40) of the carriage transporter (33) in accordance with the invention. In this picture the critical components which directly related to the container transporter (50) from car transporter (33) are include the wheels (35), container transporter holder (45), mounting tires (42),container holder (41), tire driv e (32) and joint (43). In figure 5 is more clearly visible place of the tire drive (32) being 5 assembled. Namely the number of tire holder (42) located on each left and right sides of the carriage transporter (33) and each is installed at a certain distance. At the moment there is pressure from the drive wheel (23) against drive tire, and then the drive tire is able to hold these pressures. Tire holder (42) is connected with the other parts of chassis which finally connected with the wheel (35). While the wheel (35) mounted on the shaft chassis (not j shown in the figure), and a connection (43) to connect between carriage transporter (33) which one another. The connection (43) is a push pull connections to help push and pull carriage transporter when needed. The connection (43) preferably made of ferrous material ductile casting (FCD) 700 where the material has a minimum tensile strength of 700 Newton's / mm square on the stem 30mm standard test. The 5 connection (43) is mounted on the main part of the chassis (40), the joint (43) also can swing and rotate. With the existence ofjoints that can rotate and swing it will facilitate when the carriage series passes through the bend and the twisted track (11). The last is the figure 6 which shows the end of the container (50) which has a cover (51) on one end. The end of the container used on the front end and back end of each set of carriage transporter (33) is. 0 It should be noted again that the whole setup or control of is set or regulated by the control system or integrated control systems. Disclosure of the invention is not intended to limit the scope of this invention, but only to give an 5 explanation to the person who skilled in the art will understand Continuous transportation system 10 5 s for transporting bulk material of this. Since those expert in the art can make changes by adding or subtracting feature of this invention without departing from the scope of the original. In the specification the terms "comprising" and "containing" shall be understood to have a broad meaning similar to the term "including" and will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated integer or step or D group of integers or steps but not the exclusion of any other integer or step or group of integers or steps. This definition also applies to variations on the terms "comprising" and "containing" such as "comprise", "comprises", "contain" and "contains". 11

Claims (12)

1. A continuous transportation system for transporting bulk material, comprising: - a track that includes a track of arrival (1) and a departure track (2) that is not interrupted 0 to pass a series of carriage transporters (33) extending from a location of loading (IV) to a location of unloading (I), the track having a junction (III) and twisted track (II) along its length; - carriage transporters (33) being connected to form a series, the carriage transporter (33) having a drive tire (32); 5 - a drive wheel (23) mounted horizontally and fastened at the bottom of the track through a binding chassis (31), the drive wheel (23) being powered by a drive unit (21), wherein an outer edge of the drive wheel (23) is mounted to abut with the drive tire (32); - the junction (I)' being configured to direct the carriage transporter from the loading location to the unloading location and vice versa; 0 - a joint (43) which is able to twist, push and pull with a minimum tensile strength of 700 Newtons/mm square on the stem 30mm standard test; and - an integrated control system for controlling the transportation system, the control system being regulated by a computer device that has been set previously. 5

2. The continuous transportation system according to claim 1, wherein the system permits loading and unloading of cargo without reducing momentum of movement.

3. The continuous transportation system according to claim 1, wherein the loading location (IV) has at least two separate locations of loading (IV. 1, IV.2). 30

4. The continuous transportation system according to claim 1, wherein the location of the loading (IV) is positioned on one end of the track (1, 2).

5. The continuous transportation system according to claim 1, wherein the unloading location (I) 35 is only at one location. 12 5

6. The continuous transportation system according to claim 1, wherein the displacement of the rail on the junction mechanism (III) is regulated by an integrated control system. o

7. The continuous transportation system according to claim 1, wherein the speed of movement of the carriage transporter series is regulated by an integrated control system through a sensor according to a predetermined speed.

8. The continuous transportation system according to claim 1, wherein the drive wheel 5 (23) is mounted in pairs on either side of the track (1, 2).

9. The continuous transportation system according to claim 8, wherein each pair of drive wheels (23) are mounted at a certain distance along the track

) 10. The continuous transportation system according to claim 9, wherein the distance of each pair of drive wheel (23) is 250-1000 m depending on the topography of the track.

11. The continuous transportation system according to claim 1, wherein the distance between the sensors with drive unit (21) each was 50-60 m from the direction of arrival.

12. The continuous transportation system according to claim 1, further comprising a cleaning system installed independently (self cleaning system) to the unloading station (6). 12. The continuous transportation system according to claim 1 wherein the joint (43) is o made of ferrous material ductile casting (FCD) 700. 5 13