CN113632610A - Intelligent lifting control system of tractor unit - Google Patents

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CN113632610A
CN113632610A CN202111077302.5A CN202111077302A CN113632610A CN 113632610 A CN113632610 A CN 113632610A CN 202111077302 A CN202111077302 A CN 202111077302A CN 113632610 A CN113632610 A CN 113632610A
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王永亮
方增强
姜士元
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01BSOIL WORKING IN AGRICULTURE OR FORESTRY; PARTS, DETAILS, OR ACCESSORIES OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINES OR IMPLEMENTS, IN GENERAL
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01BSOIL WORKING IN AGRICULTURE OR FORESTRY; PARTS, DETAILS, OR ACCESSORIES OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINES OR IMPLEMENTS, IN GENERAL
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01BSOIL WORKING IN AGRICULTURE OR FORESTRY; PARTS, DETAILS, OR ACCESSORIES OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINES OR IMPLEMENTS, IN GENERAL
    • A01B63/00Lifting or adjusting devices or arrangements for agricultural machines or implements
    • A01B63/02Lifting or adjusting devices or arrangements for agricultural machines or implements for implements mounted on tractors
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Abstract

The invention relates to an intelligent lifting control system of a tractor unit, which comprises a gear pump, a multi-way valve, a lifter and a double-acting lifting oil cylinder, wherein the gear pump is connected with the multi-way valve; the gear pump is connected with the oil inlet of the multi-way valve through an oil outlet pipe, one oil outlet of the multi-way valve is simultaneously connected with the oil inlets of the two double-acting lifting oil cylinders, and the two double-acting lifting oil cylinders are connected with the rocker arms of the lifter. The invention has the functions of strong pressure lifting and descending, effectively increases the functions and the user experience, reduces the use and maintenance cost, and is suitable for tractors in various horsepower sections.

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Intelligent lifting control system of tractor unit
Technical Field
The invention relates to the technical field of agricultural machinery, in particular to an intelligent lifting control system of a tractor unit.
Background
Conventional lifting device systems for tractors are typically semi-split or high-lift, and only allow for a single lifting or lowering action. The operation of the traditional tractor lifting device and the operation of the power output clutch are independently separated, when the ground of the matched machine tool is turned, the power output is cut off while the machine tool needs to be lifted, the labor intensity of a driver is high, and the operation efficiency is low. In the process of being matched with the machine tool for operation, if power output operation is needed, a driver is required to independently operate the power output operation device, the power output device is frequently operated to be connected and disconnected, and the labor intensity of the driver is increased. When the unit operation arrives the head of a ground, the driver still need operate the promotion control handle simultaneously and promote the machines, if promote the in-process and do not cut off power output shaft's power or promote high too high, can lead to the angle of power take off transmission shaft too big, power transmission can lead to the power take off of tractor, universal joint or machines to damage. A traditional tractor with an electric control lifter and a hydraulic clutch for power output is a high-end power gear shifting type, an imported gear box is mostly adopted in the conventional power gear shifting gear box, a series of sensors, control elements, programming, an electro-hydraulic control system and the like need to be configured, and the manufacturing cost and the difficulty are high.
Disclosure of Invention
The invention aims to solve the technical problem of providing an intelligent lifting control system of a tractor unit.
The invention is realized by the following technical scheme:
an intelligent lifting control system of a tractor unit comprises a gear pump, a multi-way valve, a lifter and a double-acting lifting oil cylinder; the gear pump is connected with the oil inlet of the multi-way valve through an oil outlet pipe, one oil outlet of the multi-way valve is simultaneously connected with the oil inlets of the two double-acting lifting oil cylinders, and the two double-acting lifting oil cylinders are connected with the rocker arms of the lifter.
Furthermore, in the intelligent lifting control system of the tractor unit, oil outlets of the two double-acting lifting oil cylinders are connected with the multi-way valve through oil pipes to form an oil circulation loop.
Furthermore, the intelligent lifting control system of the tractor unit is characterized in that the multi-way valve is provided with a plurality of oil outlets, and quick change connectors are mounted on other oil outlets.
Further, a tractor unit intelligence lift control system, the raiser include the raiser casing with the symmetry set up in the promotion rocking arm of raiser casing both sides, two it is connected with high spacing feedback support and power take off clutch control flexible axle support respectively to promote the rocking arm.
Furthermore, the intelligent lifting control system of the tractor unit further comprises a lifting height feedback rod, and a positioning bolt is arranged on the lifting height feedback rod; one end of the lifting height feedback rod is connected with a multi-way valve operating handle, and the other end of the lifting height feedback rod penetrates through a connecting hole in the height limiting feedback bracket and is limited by the positioning bolt; and setting the lifting height of the lifter by adjusting the position of the positioning bolt on the lifting height feedback rod.
Furthermore, the intelligent lifting control system of the tractor unit further comprises a power output clutch control flexible shaft, one end of the power output clutch control flexible shaft is connected with the double-acting clutch, and the other end of the power output clutch control flexible shaft is connected with a power output clutch control flexible shaft support of the lifter; when the lifting height is set, the height limit feedback support drives the lifting height feedback rod to stop the action, and meanwhile, the power output clutch control flexible shaft support drives the power output clutch control flexible shaft to pull the double-acting clutch to disconnect the power, so that the power output shaft is disconnected.
Furthermore, the intelligent lifting control system of the tractor unit further comprises a multi-way valve operating handle, wherein the multi-way valve operating handle is connected with a valve rod of the multi-way valve through a flexible shaft, and two double-acting lifting oil cylinders are controlled by hydraulic output to support the rocker arms of the lifter to lift and hang.
Furthermore, the intelligent lifting control system of the tractor unit further comprises a clutch operating handle, and the clutch operating handle is connected with the double-acting clutch through a hose to control the engagement and the disengagement of the double-acting clutch.
Furthermore, the tractor unit intelligence promotes control system, double-acting clutch transmits the power of engine to power take off.
The invention has the advantages and effects that:
1. the tractor unit intelligent lifting control system provided by the invention is mainly applied to the aspect of agricultural wheeled tractors, adopts a vertical double-acting lifting oil cylinder, does not need electric elements such as an electric control system, an electric control lifter, a control unit, a sensor and an electromagnetic multi-way valve, has strong pressure lifting and descending functions, effectively increases functions and user experience, reduces use and maintenance cost, and is suitable for tractors in various horsepower sections.
2. The intelligent lifting control system of the tractor unit provided by the invention adopts the lifting height feedback rod to set the lifting height of the lifting suspension, meets the requirement of realizing the breaking and closing of power when different machines and tools need different lifting heights, and has the advantages of simple structure, convenience in maintenance and adjustment and low manufacturing cost.
3. The intelligent lifting control system of the tractor unit provided by the invention realizes the functions of linkage control of the lifting height and power output of the unit, joint adjustment of the lifting height and the clutch, protection of the unit, reduction of faults and the like.
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Fig. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an intelligent lifting control system of a tractor unit provided by the invention;
FIG. 2 shows a partially enlarged schematic view of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 illustrates a top view of a lifter of the tractor unit intelligent lift control system provided by the present invention;
fig. 4 shows a hydraulic schematic diagram of the intelligent lifting control system of the tractor unit provided by the invention.
Description of reference numerals: 1-gear pump, 2-oil suction filter, 3-double-acting clutch, 4-clutch operating handle, 5-multi-way valve operating handle, 6-multi-way valve, 7-lifting height feedback rod, 8-lifter, 9-power output clutch control flexible shaft, 10-double-acting lifting oil cylinder, 11-lifting suspension, 12-power output shaft, 13-height limit feedback bracket, 14-power output clutch control flexible shaft bracket, 15-oil tank, 16-quick joint and 17-oil return filter.
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In order to make the implementation objects, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention are described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. The described embodiments are only some, but not all embodiments of the invention. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are illustrative and intended to be illustrative of the invention and are not to be construed as limiting the invention. All other embodiments, which can be derived by a person skilled in the art from the embodiments given herein without making any creative effort, shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention. Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings:
in the description of the present invention, it is to be understood that, unless otherwise specified, "a plurality" means two or more; the terms "central," "longitudinal," "lateral," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," and the like are used in an orientation or positional relationship indicated in the drawings for ease of description and simplicity of description, and do not indicate or imply that the referenced device or element must have a particular orientation, be constructed in a particular orientation, and be operated in a particular orientation, and are therefore not to be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and the like are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. In the description of the present invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" are to be construed broadly, e.g., as meaning either a fixed connection, a removable connection, or an integral connection; may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate. The specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention can be understood as appropriate to those of ordinary skill in the art.
Fig. 1 and 2 show a schematic structural diagram of an intelligent lifting control system of a tractor unit, which comprises a gear pump 1, a multi-way valve 6, a lifter 8 and a double-acting lifting oil cylinder 10. The gear pump 1 is connected with an oil inlet of the multi-way valve 6 through an oil outlet pipe, an oil outlet of the multi-way valve 6 is respectively connected with oil inlets of two double-acting lifting oil cylinders 10, and the two double-acting lifting oil cylinders 10 are connected with rocker arms of the lifter 8. Specifically, the multi-way valve 6 provides a plurality of oil outlets, wherein 1 to 3 oil outlets are provided with quick change connectors for hydraulic output, and the other 1 oil outlet is simultaneously connected with oil inlets of two double-acting lifting oil cylinders 10 to provide hydraulic energy for a hydraulic lifting system. Oil outlets of the two double-acting lifting oil cylinders 10 are connected with the multi-way valve 6 through oil pipes, and oil returns to an oil tank through an oil return pipe to form an oil circulation loop.
The system further comprises a multi-way valve operating handle 5, the multi-way valve operating handle 5 is connected with a valve rod of the multi-way valve 6 through a flexible shaft, so that the multi-way valve operating handle 5 is pulled to control the hydraulic output of the multi-way valve 6, two double-acting lifting oil cylinders 10 are controlled to support the rocker arms of the lifter 8 to lift the lifting suspension 11 connected with the rocker arms to work, and then the lifting machine C is lifted. The system further comprises a clutch operating handle 4, the clutch operating handle 4 being connected to the double acting clutch 3 by a hose to control the disengagement of the double acting clutch 3. The power of the engine is transmitted to the power output shaft 12 by the clutching of the double-acting clutch 3.
Fig. 3 shows a top view of a lifter of the intelligent lifting control system of the tractor unit provided by the invention. The lifter 8 comprises a lifter housing 81 and lifting rocker arms 82 symmetrically arranged on two sides of the lifter housing 81, and the two lifting rocker arms 82 are respectively connected with a height limiting feedback bracket 13 and a power output clutch control flexible shaft bracket 14. The lifter housing 81 is connected to the upper end of the gearbox of the tractor, the lifting rocker 82 is connected to the double-acting lifting cylinder 10, and the lifting and descending actions of the lifting rocker 82 are realized by the action of the double-acting lifting cylinder 10.
The system also comprises a lifting height feedback rod 7, and a positioning bolt is arranged on the lifting height feedback rod 7. One end of the lifting height feedback rod 7 is connected with the multi-way valve operating handle 5, and the other end of the lifting height feedback rod passes through a connecting hole on the height limiting feedback bracket 13 of the lifter 8 and is limited by a positioning bolt, so that when the double-acting lifting oil cylinder 10 lifts the lifting rocker arm 82 to the limit of the positioning bolt, the lifting height feedback rod 7 is driven to stop the lifting action controlled by the multi-way valve operating handle 5, and then the multi-way valve 6 is controlled to disconnect the hydraulic oil supply of the double-acting lifting oil cylinder 10. That is, the lifting height of the lifter 8, i.e., the machine tool C, is set by adjusting the position of the set bolt on the lifting height feedback lever. Specifically, the other end of the lifting height feedback rod 7 penetrates through a connecting hole in the height limiting feedback bracket 13, and a positioning bolt is respectively arranged on two sides of the connecting hole, so that the lifting height feedback rod 7 can slide in the connecting hole within a certain distance range.
The system also comprises a power output clutch control flexible shaft 9, one end of the power output clutch control flexible shaft 9 is connected with the double-acting clutch 3, and the other end is connected with a power output clutch control flexible shaft bracket 14 of the lifter 8. When the lifting height is set, the height limit feedback bracket 13 connected to one side of the lifting rocker arm drives the lifting height feedback rod 7 to feed back and stop the action, and meanwhile, the power output clutch control flexible shaft bracket 14 connected to the other side of the lifting rocker arm drives the power output clutch control flexible shaft 9 to pull the double-acting clutch 3 to disconnect the power of the clutch, so that the power output shaft 12 is disconnected, and the linkage control of the lifting height and the power output is realized.
When the clutch operating handle 4 is in the pull-up position, the power output clutch control flexible shaft 9 does not act on the double-acting clutch 3, the double-acting clutch 3 does not have power transmission to the power output shaft 12, and at the moment, the multi-way valve operating handle 5 is operated to lift and lower the implement C under the condition of no power output.
When the clutch operating handle 4 is in the down position and the multi-way valve operating handle 5 is in the down position, the double-acting clutch 3 is engaged to transmit power to the power output shaft 12, and the power output shaft 12 drives the machine tool C to operate through the transmission shaft B.
When the clutch operating handle 4 is at the put-down position and the multi-way valve operating handle 5 is at the lifting position, oil enters the lower cavity of the double-acting lifting oil cylinder 10 through the multi-way valve 6, and drives the lifter 8 to drive the lifting suspension 11 to lift the implement C upwards. When the implement C reaches the lifting height set by the lifting height feedback rod 7, the lifting height feedback rod 7 connected to the height limit feedback bracket 13 of the lifter 8 applies a thrust to the multi-way valve operating handle 5, so as to control the multi-way valve 6 to stop supplying oil to the double-acting lifting cylinder 10, and the lifting action stops to stop the implement C at the set height. Meanwhile, a power output clutch control flexible shaft 9 connected with a power output clutch control flexible shaft bracket 14 of the lifter 8 pulls the double-acting clutch 3 to be disconnected, so that the power output shaft 12 stops rotating. At this time, the transmission shaft B and the power output shaft 12 form an included angle a, which is a safe included angle for setting the power output shaft 12 to be disconnected, so that the linkage of the lifting action and the power output is realized. The lifting height of a lifting suspension 11 lifting machine C can be set by adjusting a positioning bolt on a lifting height feedback rod 7, and the stroke of the power output clutch control flexible shaft 9 for pulling the double-acting clutch 3 is adjusted to realize the separation of the double-acting clutch 3, so that the power output shaft 12 is disconnected.
When the clutch operating handle 4 is in the down position and the multi-way valve operating handle 5 is operated to move downwards, oil enters the upper cavity of the double-acting lifting oil cylinder 10 through the multi-way valve 6, so that the lifter 8 drives the lifting suspension 11 to lower the machine tool C. At this time, the power output clutch control flexible shaft 9 connected with the power output clutch control flexible shaft bracket 14 of the lifter 8 releases the double-acting clutch 3 to enable the double-acting clutch to be engaged, so that the power output shaft 12 starts to drive the machine tool C to work, and the machine tool C starts to work by engaging the power output shaft 12 while the machine tool C is put down.
The above examples are only for illustrating the technical solutions of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. But all equivalent changes and modifications within the scope of the present invention should be considered as falling within the scope of the present invention.

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1. An intelligent lifting control system of a tractor unit is characterized by comprising a gear pump (1), a multi-way valve (6), a lifter (8) and a double-acting lifting oil cylinder (10); the gear pump (1) is connected with an oil inlet of the multi-way valve (6) through an oil outlet pipe, an oil outlet of the multi-way valve (6) is simultaneously connected with oil inlets of two double-acting lifting oil cylinders (10), and the two double-acting lifting oil cylinders (10) are connected with rocker arms of the lifter (8).
2. The intelligent lifting control system of the tractor unit as claimed in claim 1, wherein oil outlets of the two double-acting lifting cylinders (10) are connected with the multi-way valve (6) through oil pipes to form an oil circulation loop.
3. The tractor unit intelligent lift control system of claim 1, characterized in that the multi-way valve (6) provides a plurality of oil outlets, and the other oil outlets are fitted with quick change couplings.
4. The intelligent lifting control system of the tractor unit as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lifter (8) comprises a lifter housing (81) and lifting rocker arms (82) symmetrically arranged on two sides of the lifter housing (81), and the two lifting rocker arms (82) are respectively connected with a height limit feedback support (13) and a power output clutch control flexible shaft support (14).
5. The intelligent lifting control system of the tractor unit according to claim 4, characterized in that the system further comprises a lifting height feedback rod (7), and a positioning bolt is arranged on the lifting height feedback rod (7); one end of the lifting height feedback rod (7) is connected with a multi-way valve operating handle (5), and the other end of the lifting height feedback rod penetrates through a connecting hole in the height limiting feedback bracket (13) and is limited by the positioning bolt; setting the lifting height of the lifter (8) by adjusting the position of the positioning bolt on the lifting height feedback rod (7).
6. The intelligent lifting control system of the tractor unit as claimed in claim 5, further comprising a power output clutch control flexible shaft (9), wherein one end of the power output clutch control flexible shaft (9) is connected with the double-acting clutch (3), and the other end is connected with the power output clutch control flexible shaft bracket (14); when the lifting height is set, the height limiting feedback support (13) drives the lifting height feedback rod (7) to stop the action, and meanwhile, the power output clutch control flexible shaft support (14) drives the power output clutch control flexible shaft (9) to pull the double-acting clutch (3) to disconnect the power output shaft (12).
7. The intelligent lifting control system of the tractor unit as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a multi-way valve operating handle (5), wherein the multi-way valve operating handle (5) is connected with a valve rod of the multi-way valve (6) through a flexible shaft, and a rocker arm lifting suspension (11) of the lifter (8) supported by two double-acting lifting cylinders (10) is controlled by hydraulic output.
8. The tractor unit intelligent lift control system of claim 1, characterized in that the system further comprises a clutch operating handle (4), the clutch operating handle (4) is connected with the double-acting clutch (3) through a hose to control the engagement and disengagement of the double-acting clutch (3).
9. The tractor unit intelligent lift control system of claim 8, characterized in that the double-acting clutch (3) transmits the power of the engine to the power take-off shaft (12).
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