JP2019094059A - Exhaust lift device for dump truck - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a device capable of carrying out warming or hot insulation of a loading deck using an engine exhaust heat in a dump truck.SOLUTION: An objective exhaust lift device 1 is provided in a dump truck 20 in order to carry out warming or hot insulation of a loading deck 22 using the exhaust heat of an engine. The device comprises: exhaust flow path components 2, 3, 4, 5 forming a flow path capable of inducing an inflow exhaust to a position right below a floor panel 22a when the loading deck 22 is in a non-tilted state; a receiving tool 5A installed in an opening part facing upward the exhaust flow path components 2, 3, 4, 5 at the position right below the floor panel 22a and comprising an annular groove 5A3; an exhaust passing hole 6A penetrating the floor panel 22a to discharge the exhaust induced to the opening of the components 2, 3, 4, 5 into a space of the loading deck 22; and a cylindrical body 6B extending down below from the peripheral border of the exhaust passing hole 6A. The cylindrical body 6B is placed in the annular groove 5A3 of the receiving tool 5A when the loading deck 22 is in the non-tilted state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to an apparatus for warming or heat retaining space of a loading platform using exhaust gas of an engine in a dump truck.

  Conventionally, a technology is known that uses the heat of the engine exhaust of a vehicle for snow melting. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a snow melting method and a snow accumulation preventing method for injecting exhaust gas discharged from an engine of a vehicle toward a road surface of a road or accumulated snow. Moreover, in patent document 2, the water which the tire rolled up is warmed with the heat | fever of exhaust gas, and the technique of making the heated water fall on a road surface and melting snow is disclosed.

JP-A-9-235711 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-54017

  In cold regions, particularly in winter, it is a problem that the snow piled up on the cargo bed freezes as it is or the cargo freezes while the vehicle such as a truck is traveling.

  However, as for the problem of freezing of the loading platform of a moving vehicle, at present, no effective measures have been proposed yet.

  In view of the above-mentioned present situation, the present invention aims to provide an apparatus which enables heating or heat retention of a loading platform by utilizing heat of engine exhaust, particularly in a dump truck among vehicles having a loading platform.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following configuration. In addition, although the number in a parenthesis is a code | symbol in the drawing which showed the Example mentioned later, it is attached for reference and there is no intention which limits this invention to an Example.

An aspect of the present invention is an exhaust lift device (1) provided to a dump truck (20) for heating or heat retention of a loading platform (22) using exhaust of an engine,
An exhaust passage member (2, 3, 4, 5) that forms an inducible flow passage to a position directly below the floor plate (22a) when the bed (22) is in a non-inclined state;
A receptacle (5A) having an annular groove (5A3) attached to an opening facing the upper side of the exhaust flow path member (2, 3, 4, 5) at a position directly below the floor plate (22a);
And an exhaust passage hole (6A) penetrating through the floor plate (22a) to discharge the exhaust induced to the opening of the exhaust flow path member (2, 3, 4, 5) to the space of the loading platform (22) ,
And a cylindrical body (6B) extending downward from the periphery of the exhaust passage hole (6A),
When the loading platform (22) is in the non-inclined state, the cylindrical body (6B) is placed in the annular groove (5A3) of the receptacle (5A).

  By installing the exhaust lift device according to the present invention in a dump truck, the exhaust gas of the engine is guided to a position immediately below the floor plate of the loading platform, and is discharged to the space of the loading platform through the floor plate. Thereby, the space of the loading platform can be heated or kept warm.

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a dump truck equipped with an exhaust lift device according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the flow path switching device shown in FIG. FIGS. 3 (a) and 3 (b) are partial cutaway perspective views respectively showing states of two switching positions in the flow path switching device shown in FIG. FIGS. 4 (a) and 4 (b) are schematic side views of a dump truck showing the flow of exhaust gas in the state of two switching positions corresponding to FIGS. 3 (a) and 3 (b). FIG. 5A is a partially enlarged vertical sectional view schematically showing the first flow path end and the exhaust passage portion in the exhaust lift device. (B) is a schematic perspective view of the cylindrical body shown to (a), (c) is a schematic perspective view of the receptacle shown to (a). Fig.6 (a) is a schematic plan view of the dump truck loading platform which shows another Example of the exhaust lift apparatus of this invention, (b) is an II schematic sectional drawing of (a). Fig.7 (a) is a schematic plan view of the dump truck loading platform which shows another Example of the exhaust lift apparatus of this invention, (b) is II-II schematic sectional drawing of (a). Fig.8 (a) is a schematic plan view of the dump truck loading platform which shows another Example of the exhaust lift apparatus of this invention, (b) is an III-III schematic sectional drawing of (a). FIG. 9 is a schematic plan view of a dump truck showing still another embodiment of the exhaust lift device of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a schematic side view of a dump truck showing still another embodiment of the exhaust lift device 1 of the present invention.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of an exhaust lift device for a dump truck according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings showing the examples.
FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a dump truck fitted with an embodiment of an exhaust lift device according to the present invention. The dump truck 20 has a cab 21 and a loading platform 22. In FIG. 1, the loading platform 22 is inclined so that the entire exhaust lift device 1 can be seen. Below the loading platform 22, there are a pair of body frames 23, an exhaust combustion device 24, tires and the like. Exhaust gas from an engine (not shown) is sent to the exhaust combustion device 24 through an exhaust pipe, where pollutants in the exhaust gas are purified. When the exhaust lift device 1 is not provided, exhaust gas is released from the outlet of the exhaust combustion device 24.

  The exhaust lift device 1 is installed using a vacant space below the loading platform 22. For example, it is arrange | positioned at one side of a pair of vehicle body frame 23, and is suitably fixed using the vehicle body frame 23. As shown in FIG. The exhaust lift device 1 is preferably made of a high heat resistant material because high temperature exhaust gas flows, and it is made of, for example, iron or stainless steel.

  The exhaust gas from the exhaust combustion device 24 flows into the exhaust lift device 1. The exhaust lift device 1 of the present invention is preferably disposed downstream of the exhaust combustion device 24. As a result, the exhaust lift device 1 is prevented from affecting the temperature sensor and pressure sensor incorporated in the exhaust combustion device 24.

  The exhaust lift device 1 guides the introduced exhaust to a position immediately below the floor plate 22 a of the loading platform 22. In this case, "the position immediately below floor plate 22a" is not the state in which the bed 22 shown in FIG. 1 is inclined but the position immediately below the floor plate 22a in the non-inclined state of the bed 22, that is, the horizontal bed 22 during traveling. It is.

  The exhaust lift device 1 includes a flow path forming member that forms a flow path capable of guiding exhaust gas from the outlet of the exhaust combustion device 24 to a position directly below the floor plate 22 a of the non-tilted bed 22. The flow path forming member is composed of a plurality of pipe members. In the illustrated example, the flow path forming member is the inflow pipe 2 connected to the outlet of the exhaust combustion device 24, the flow path switching device 3 formed of a substantially T-shaped pipe, and the position directly below the floor plate 22a from the flow path switching device 3. It includes a first flow path pipe 4 forming a flow path up to the first flow path end portion 5. In addition, the arrangement position, shape, length, etc. of these pipe members are suitably set according to the conditions which differ for every vehicle.

  Exhaust gas guided to a position directly below the floor plate 22a and discharged from the opening of the first flow path end 5 passes through the exhaust passage portion 6 having a through hole drilled in the floor plate 22a and is discharged into the space of the loading platform 22. Be done. Heat from the exhaust gas is given to the space by the exhaust gas flowing through the space of the loading platform 22.

  The flow path switching device 3 formed of a substantially T-shaped pipe has a function of switching the exhaust flowed in through the inflow pipe 2 to divert either the first flow path pipe 4 or the second flow path pipe 7. Have. The second flow path pipe 7 is relatively short as illustrated, and is for discharging the exhaust gas to the external space as it is. The tip end of the second flow path pipe 7 is directed rearward or obliquely rearward of the dump truck and slightly downward.

  FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the flow path switching device 3 shown in FIG. FIGS. 3A and 3B are partial cutaway perspective views respectively showing states of two switching positions in the flow path switching device 3 shown in FIG. FIGS. 4 (a) and 4 (b) are schematic side views of a dump truck showing the flow of exhaust gas in the state of two switching positions corresponding to FIGS. 3 (a) and 3 (b). In FIGS. 3 and 4, the flow of the exhaust is indicated by a dotted line with an arrow.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the flow path switching device 3 is formed of a square tube having a rectangular cross section, and is substantially T-shaped in a plan view. Each of the three channels opens in three directions. The inflow pipe portion 3A located on the center line of the T-shape is connected to communicate with the inflow pipe 2, and the exhaust gas flows in. The first branch pipe portion 3B and the second branch pipe portion 3C extend in the directions opposite to each other by 180 ° from one end of the inflow pipe portion 3A. The angle formed by the inflow pipe portion 3A and the branch pipe portions 3B and 3C is 90 °. The first branch pipe portion 3B is connected in communication with the first flow path pipe 4 shown in FIG. The second branch pipe portion 3C is connected to communicate with the second flow path pipe 7 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1, preferably, the inflow pipe 2, the first flow path pipe 4 and the second flow path pipe 7 are pipes having a circular cross section, so in connection with the flow path switching device 3 which is a square pipe. Provides a portion where the cross section transitions from circular to rectangular. It is preferable to connect the tube members by welding.

  As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the flow path switching device 3 has a switching valve 3D for switching the flow path. The switching valve 3D comprises a pivot shaft 3D2 vertically disposed at the center of the deepest tube wall as viewed from the opening of the inflow tube portion 3A, and a rectangular flat valve plate 3D1. One side edge of the valve plate 3D1 is attached to the pivot 3D2, and the valve plate 3D1 is pivotable around the pivot 3D2. This pivoting operation can be performed manually. In the illustrated example, the upper end of the turning shaft 3D2 protrudes to the outside of the flow path switching device 3, and a cock 3D3 for performing a manual turning operation is attached to the upper end.

  In the first switching position of FIG. 3A, the valve plate 3D1 completely closes the second branch pipe portion 3C, and allows the inflow pipe portion 3A and the first branch pipe portion 3B to communicate with each other. In the first switching position, the surface of the valve plate 3D1 is inclined with respect to the flow direction of the exhaust gas in each of the inflow pipe portion 3A and the branch pipe portion 3B. As a result, the exhaust gas can be diverted from the inflow pipe 3A to the first branch pipe 3B at an angle larger than 90 °, and flows smoothly without generating turbulent flow.

  More preferably, as illustrated, the pipe wall 3E, which is a side wall of a portion transitioning from the inflow pipe portion 3A to the branch pipe portion 3B, also with respect to the flow direction of the exhaust in each of the inflow pipe portion 3A and the branch pipe portion 3B. It is inclined. This also allows the exhaust to turn gradually.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, at the first switching position, the exhaust gas flows from the flow path switching device 3 to the first flow path pipe 4 and from the first flow path end 5 through the exhaust passage 6 It is discharged into the space of the loading platform 22. The heat of the exhaust is given to the space of the loading platform 22 and the loading platform 22 is heated, thereby melting the snow and preventing the cargo from freezing. Therefore, the first switching position shown in FIG. 3A is mainly selected in winter, the time of the outside air temperature that may cause freezing. Alternatively, for example, when transporting an asphalt mixture prepared for road pavement to a construction site, the exhaust can be used as the heat retaining means. When using exhaust for heat retention, the first switching position may be selected regardless of the season.

  On the other hand, in the second switching position of FIG. 3B, the valve plate 3D1 completely closes the first branch pipe portion 3B, and the inflow pipe portion 3A and the second branch pipe portion 3C are in communication. Also in this second switching position, the surface of the valve plate 3D1 is inclined with respect to the flow direction of the exhaust gas in each of the inflow pipe portion 3A and the branch pipe portion 3C. Similarly, a pipe wall 3E, which is a side wall of a portion moving from the inflow pipe portion 3A to the branch pipe portion 3C, is also inclined with respect to the flow direction of the exhaust in each of the inflow pipe portion 3A and the branch pipe portion 3C.

  As shown in FIG. 4B, at the second switching position, the exhaust gas flows from the flow path switching device 3 to the second flow path pipe 7 and is discharged to the external space as it is. In this case, the heat of the exhaust is not used, which is the same as the case where the exhaust lift device 1 is not provided. Therefore, the second switching position shown in FIG. 3 (b) is mainly selected at the time of the outside temperature where there is no risk of freezing, other than winter. In addition, when heating and heat retention of the loading platform are unnecessary, this second switching position is selected.

  FIG. 5A is a partially enlarged vertical sectional view schematically showing an example of the first flow path end 5 and the exhaust passage 6 in the exhaust lift device 1 described above. Fig. 5 (b) is a schematic perspective view of the cylindrical body 6B shown in (a), and Fig. 5 (c) is a schematic perspective view of the receptacle 5A shown in (a).

  The end of the first flow path pipe 4 for guiding the exhaust gas G opens upward at a position directly below the floor plate 22 a of the loading platform 22. A first flow passage end 5 is provided at the opening of the first flow passage pipe 4. The first flow path end portion 5 has a receiver 5A attached around the opening, and a support member 5B for supporting and fixing the end of the receiver 5A and the first flow path pipe 4. Although not shown, the support member 5B is appropriately fixed to a vehicle body frame or the like. Fixing of these members can be performed by welding or bolt and nut tightening.

  The receptacle 5A includes an inner cylinder 5A1 and an outer cylinder 5A2, and the lower ends of the inner cylinder 5A1 and the outer cylinder 5A2 are connected to form an annular groove 5A3. The inner diameter of the lower end of the inner cylinder 5A1 substantially matches the inner diameter of the opening of the first flow passage pipe 4. Preferably, the diameter of the inner cylinder 5A1 decreases in a tapered manner upward. The inner cylinder 5A1 extends higher than the outer cylinder 5A2, and plays a role of a chimney.

  The exhaust passage portion 6 provided on the floor plate 22a of the loading platform 22 has an exhaust passage hole 6A penetrating the floor plate 22a and a cylindrical body 6B extending downward from the periphery of the exhaust passage hole 6A. The inner diameter of the cylindrical portion 6B1 of the cylindrical body 6B is substantially the same as the diameter of the exhaust passage hole 6A. At the upper end of the cylindrical portion 6B1, a flange 6B2 for fixing the cylindrical body 6B to the lower surface of the floor plate 22a is formed.

  When the loading platform 22 is in the non-inclined state, that is, when the loading platform 22 is horizontal, the cylindrical portion 6B1 of the cylindrical body 6B is fitted and placed in the annular groove 5A3 of the receiving tool 5A. Since the inner cylinder 5A1 of the receptacle 5A is tapered, the cylindrical body 6B is mounted without any problem. As a result, the exhaust gas is transferred from the first flow passage pipe 4 to the space of the loading platform 22 without leaking in the lateral direction. Further, since the cylindrical body 6B is merely placed on the receiving tool 5A, it does not affect the tilting operation of the loading platform 22 at all.

  FIG. 6, FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 are a schematic plan view and a schematic sectional view of a dump truck loading platform showing another embodiment of the exhaust lift device 1 of the present invention. These embodiments have an exhaust duct portion 8 in the space of the loading platform 22. The exhaust duct portion 8 communicates with the exhaust passage portion 6 penetrating the floor plate 22 a of the loading platform 22. The exhaust duct portion 8 has a function of efficiently distributing the heat of the exhaust to the space of the loading platform 22. In each figure, the flow of the exhaust is indicated by a dotted line with an arrow.

  6 (a) and in FIG. 6 (b) an I-I cross-sectional view of FIG. 6 (a), the exhaust duct portion 8 extends along three sides of the front plate 22b of the bed 22 and the left and right side plates c. Provided. As shown in FIG. 6 (b), the front exhaust duct portion forms a passage having a triangular cross section surrounded by the floor plate 22a, the front plate 22b, and the front surrounding member 8A disposed obliquely to these. doing. Similarly, the left and right exhaust ducts form a passage having a triangular cross section surrounded by the floor plate 22a, the side plates 22c, and the side surrounding members 8B disposed obliquely to these. The front surrounding member 8A and the side surrounding member 8B are, for example, iron plates or steel plates, and are fixed by welding or the like (the same applies to the following surrounding members).

  7 (a) and FIG. 7 (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line II-II, in addition to the three-way exhaust duct portion of FIG. The department is provided. As shown in FIG. 7B, the added exhaust duct portion forms a passage of a triangular cross section surrounded by the floor plate 22a and the floor covering member 8C. For example, an L-shaped angle steel material can be used as the floor covering member 8C.

  In the embodiment in which a plan view is shown in FIG. 8 (a) and a III-III sectional view of (a) in FIG. 8 (b), an exhaust duct portion is provided on the entire surface of the cargo bed. As shown in FIG. 8B, the spacers 8D1 having a plurality of predetermined lengths and thicknesses are disposed and fixed at appropriate positions on the floor plate 22a, and the entire surface surrounding member 8D is mounted thereon. And an exhaust duct portion formed of a plurality of branched passages. The entire surface surrounding member 3D is, for example, an iron plate or a steel plate, and the spacer 8D1 is, for example, a square steel material.

  FIG. 9 is a schematic plan view of a dump truck showing still another embodiment of the exhaust lift device 1 of the present invention. In this embodiment, four exhaust passage portions 6 are provided on the floor plate 22 a of the loading platform 22. The four exhaust passage parts 6 are disposed in a well-balanced manner, two at the front and two at the rear of the loading platform 22. Further, the first flow path pipe 4 connected to the branch pipe portion 3B of the flow path switching device 3 is also branched as appropriate, and extends to a position directly below the floor plate 22a in which the respective exhaust passage portions 6 are formed.

  The number and arrangement of the plurality of exhaust gas passing portions 6 are not limited to the illustrated example, and can be appropriately set as needed or according to conditions such as the size and structure of the dump truck.

  FIG. 10 is a schematic side view of a dump truck showing still another embodiment of the exhaust lift device 1 of the present invention. Some of the components of the dump truck are shown cut away. Also, the flow of exhaust is indicated by a dotted line with an arrow.

  In this embodiment, the dump truck 20 is a trailer type. The cab 21 is a towing head, and the loading platform 22 is pivotally connected to the cab 21 in a horizontal plane. Therefore, the first flow path pipe for guiding the exhaust gas from the flow path switching device 3 of the exhaust lift device 1 to the position directly below the loading platform 22 is configured to be able to cope with the turning operation of the loading platform 22 in the horizontal plane with respect to the operation room 21 There is.

  The first flow path pipe is composed of a plurality of pipe members and an annular connecting member. First, between the flow path switching device 3 and the lower portion of the annular head-side coupler 4B fixed to the frame of the driver's cab 21, a pipe member 4A similar to the first flow path pipe 4 in the embodiment described above. It is connected. Furthermore, a flexible tube member 4C is connected between the upper portion of the head-side coupler 4B and the upper portion of the annular bed-side coupler 4D. In addition, the loading platform side connecting tool 4D is rotatably attached to the frame of the loading platform 22. Such flexible metal pipe members and pivotable joints are widely used as piping members. The flexible pipe member 4 </ b> C and the bed-side coupler 4 </ b> D, which is a pivotable joint, can cope with the turning operation of the bed 22 with respect to the cab 21 in the horizontal plane.

  The pipe member 4E connected to the lower part of the loading platform side connecting tool 4D is connected to the first flow path end 5 provided at the position directly below the loading platform 22 as in the above-described embodiment. An exhaust passage portion 6 is provided in the loading platform 22 as in the above-described embodiment.

  Thus, also in the trailer type dump truck 20, the exhaust gas of the engine can be guided to the loading platform 22. The arrangement position, shape, length, and the like of the first flow passage pipe can be variously designed according to the structure of the dump truck to which the present invention is applied without being limited to this embodiment.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the examples, various modifications can be made in accordance with the principles of the present invention.

1: Exhaust lift device 2: Inflow pipe 3: Flow path switching device 4, 4A to 4E: first flow path pipe 5: first flow path end portion 6: exhaust passage portion 7: second flow path pipe 8: exhaust duct Part 8A: front surrounding member 8B: side surrounding member 8C: floor surrounding member 8D: full surface surrounding member 20: dump truck 21: cab 22: carrier 22a: floor plate 23: vehicle frame 24: exhaust combustion device

Claims (1)

An exhaust lift device (1) provided in a dump truck (20) for heating or keeping warm the cargo bed (22) by utilizing exhaust of the engine,
An exhaust passage member (2, 3, 4, 5) that forms an inducible flow passage to a position directly below the floor plate (22a) when the bed (22) is in a non-inclined state;
A receptacle (5A) having an annular groove (5A3) attached to an opening facing the upper side of the exhaust flow path member (2, 3, 4, 5) at a position directly below the floor plate (22a);
And an exhaust passage hole (6A) penetrating through the floor plate (22a) to discharge the exhaust induced to the opening of the exhaust flow path member (2, 3, 4, 5) to the space of the loading platform (22) ,
And a cylindrical body (6B) extending downward from the periphery of the exhaust passage hole (6A),
An exhaust lift device for a dump truck, wherein the cylindrical body (6B) is placed in the annular groove (5A3) of the receptacle (5A) when the loading platform (22) is in a non-inclined state.

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